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1. 51 神 God: Three Kingdoms 神：三国 Pale Yisu苍白一夙Historical99k WordsOngoing At the end of the Eastern Han dynasty, heaven and earth undergo a cataclysmic change! Talismans gain divine power, and the Dao manifests its miracles! With a single sheet bearing the spell “All Talismans Pay Homage,” Zhang Jiao, the Great Worthy Teacher, summons a million Yellow Turban warriors from the ground. Corpses form their armor, talismans their bodies, and ghostly eyes devour souls! Beneath Guangzong’s walls, hell descends. The transmigrator Liu Jie awakens the True Meaning of Talismanic —Reads—Score—Shelves
2. 52 栖 Qishui Hollow 栖水坳 Old Twenty-Eight老二十八Mystery98k WordsOngoing Chen Mo, a folklorist, is forced to return to his shadow-haunted hometown, Qishui Hollow. A bizarre accident in his childhood took some of his memories and left him with a dangerous gift of “empathy”: he can sense the obsessions of the dead and fragments of their deaths, but the gift clings to him like a curse. Beneath its peaceful surface, the village follows ancient and brutal “yin laws,” while the living and spirits are bound together by invisible “yin pacts.” Chen Mo makes knowledge his blad —Reads—Score—Shelves
3. 53 我 When I Bloom, a Hundred Ghosts Rise 我花开后，百鬼生 Old Twenty-Eight老二十八Mystery113k WordsOngoing Huang Chao, a failed scholar, used a single fire to expose the hypocrisy of the Tang dynasty's imperial examinations and destroy his own path to high office. Amid the bloody clashes of the salt smugglers and the flames of rebellion, his astonishing schemes brought down three hundred years of Li Tang rule. He took the throne in Chang'an and forged an unparalleled reputation as the “Heaven-Soaring General”! But power corrupted him, and beneath the dragon throne lay nothing but bones. Zhu Wen betra —Reads—Score—Shelves
4. 54 遗 Records of Artifact Containment 遗物收容志 Sister Ye Yan夜燕姐Mystery331k WordsCompleted Shen You runs an antique shop on the verge of bankruptcy. On the surface, he sells old things; in truth, he deals with “cursed objects.” A carved wooden comb arrives mysteriously in the mail. The instant he touches it, he sees the horrific scene of a woman having her head shaved in public a hundred years ago. Late that night, as if sleepwalking, he picks up the comb and begins to comb his own hair. With every stroke of its teeth, a strand of real hair comes away, while a tearing pain spreads acr 1Reads—Score—Shelves
5. 55 烽 The Rouge Calamity of War: Cao Feiyan, the Warlord 烽火胭脂劫：枭帅曹飞燕 Sister Ye Yan夜燕姐Martial Arts242k WordsCompleted She was born and her mother died because of it. At seven, her father sold her into a brothel. On the night she was forced to entertain her first customer at fourteen, Cao Feiyan drove a red-hot candlestick through the madam's throat. She fled into a ravine of the dead. When she was down to her last breath, the bandit chief lifted her chin. “Girl, can you handle a gun?” Five years later, the old chieftain died suddenly, and the three leaders were drenched in blood in the Hall of Brotherhood. No o 57Reads—Score—Shelves
6. 56 黄 The Yellow Springs Grievance Office 黄泉申冤司 Sister Ye Yan夜燕姐Eastern Fantasy142k WordsOngoing Top forensic pathologist Lu Pan was silenced after exposing a series of bloody murders orchestrated by the powerful. His soul entered the Underworld, only to find the cycle of reincarnation in ruins: evil ghosts bribed the ghost guards and roamed free in new lives, while innocent souls were falsely condemned and sank into the Blood River! He himself was cast into the Purgatory of Unjust Deaths for “disrespect.” At the end of his rope, the [Mirror of Justice System] awakened: “If the Underworld h —Reads—Score—Shelves
7. 57 再 Rebuilding Fusang: Changing the Day 再造扶桑：改日 Sister Ye Yan夜燕姐Historical192k WordsOngoing Transmigrated as Prince Shotoku? No, I'm building a Huaxia province in Japan. Li Wei transmigrates to Japan's Nara period, becoming the orphaned descendant of the disgraced Prince Shotoku. From the start, he's hunted by nobles and near death from a parasitic infection. He pulls out a homemade microscope. “Want me dead? You'll have to ask penicillin first!” When bamboo paper replaces costly silk scrolls, when divine weapons forged with the steel-infusion method shatter famous blades, when gunpowd —Reads—Score—Shelves
8. 58 臧 Strange Tales from Zangdi: The Snowland Corpse Buddha 臧地诡闻录，雪域尸佛 Pale Yisu苍白一夙Eastern Fantasy138k WordsOngoing On a night of blizzard, Langda is bound to a skull altar and watches as his sister is sacrificed to the Nine-Headed Corpse Mountain God. With no way out, he bites into a priest's eyeball and awakens the Netherworld Eye, glimpsing a frozen corpse of a Witch King. He pulls free a blood-fed bone flute and calls forth a tide of corpses! He devours the mountain god and rips out his enemy's spine to make a human sinew rope, but inherits the blood curse of “devouring kin and killing those he loves.” T —Reads—Score—Shelves
9. 59 女 Nuwa: Mother Goddess of Humanity 女娲传：人族圣母 Sister Ye Yan夜燕姐Ancient Romance459k WordsCompleted The Primordial Green Lotus bore me; I molded earth into humans and attained Sagehood. I was once the Holy Mother revered throughout the Primordial World, a Sage who mended Heaven and saved the world. Until blood stained the calamity of the Lich War, and humanity, the people I had created with my own hands, became pawns of the Heavenly Dao. Fewer than one in ten survived. Only then, when I glimpsed the cold truth in the Zixiao Palace, did I understand: The so-called Heavenly Dao was a puppet of a 6Reads—Score—Shelves
10. 60 开 From the Start, Scattering Lime to Save the Land from Chaos 开局洒石灰，救下五湖乱华 Pale Yisu苍白一夙Historical166k WordsOngoing The Three Kingdoms End, the System Arrives: Saving a Crumbling Empire He transmigrates into the body of a good-for-nothing member of the Sima clan and binds himself to the "Civilization Survival System." At the Luoyang court, he predicts the Rebellion of the Eight Princes and saves a key prince. The System rewards him with blueprints for an "improved stirrup." He secretly takes in the young Liu Kun and Zu Ti, then uses the System’s "Elementary Epidemic Prevention Manual" to stop the Xiongnu from —Reads—Score—Shelves
11. 61 律 Seeking the Way in the Legal World 律界问道 Half a Scholar半个书生Urban1.2M WordsCompleted [Comeback and growth + charming lawyer + mysteries surrounding cold cases + officialdom and workplace + wits and will] He turns his life around, with Death brushing past him several times. A string of cold cases remain shrouded in mystery... 940Reads—Score159Shelves

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    A comeback! Growth! A suspenseful case! A thrilling opening, constant suspense, twists and turns, excitement and adventure, reflecting real life!

12. 62 魔 The Demon Lord Is Back: I Crawled Out of My Own Grave 魔头复活了：老子从坟里爬出来了 Chen Xingyuan of the Wanjia Garden宛家苑的陈星源Eastern Fantasy457k WordsOngoing Xuanhuan, revived demon lord, wish fulfillment, ghosts and monsters, comedy, dark tone, no female lead, gender transformation, ensemble cast, court politics, martial world, mystery, transmigrate, reborn, no System, antihero protagonist (Also known as The Ghostly Genius of a Thousand Years) Ten years ago, Chen Changqing was hunted down by twenty-three masters, to the delight of the world. Ten years later, two tomb raiders opened his coffin. There were no bones inside, only a yawning young man. “T 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The protagonist is not stupid, not a saint, not hesitant, not normal, not a villain, not a hero, does not do good deeds, dares not do serious things, is not diligent, not a gentleman, not a saint, and is not a good person! The demon has been resurrected, and everyone is trembling. There is no system, no harem, only a female ghost and a folding fan. I update more than 4,000 words daily, have a stockpile of drafts, and update regularly. Warning: Do not watch while eating. On a rainy night, tomb raiders pried open the coffin. There were no remains inside, only a boy in a bright red robe, sleeping. Ten years later, he returned. The emperor fainted from fright. Officials lined up to pay money. The four spoiled brats knelt down and called him "Master". In Qingzhou, there is a human skin, with over a hundred skins peeled off, waiting for him to come and collect them. If you were the emperor, and you discovered that the villain you killed ten years ago had crawled out of his coffin again, what would you do? He chose to faint. If you were four spoiled brats, and you heard that the most terrifying demon has been resurrected, what would you do? They chose to kneel and formally become disciples. Others die and come back to life: develop quietly. He came back from the dead: he beat drums and gongs to tell the whole world—"I'm back." " Others have systems, but he doesn't. Others have a cheat code, but he doesn't. Others have powerful connections, but he doesn't. But he's strong enough. : . 3: . 5: . 10: . , . , , . , , .

13. 63 蝶 Butterfly Shadows Return to Dust: Sold into Prostitution by My Mother-in-Law, My Ex-Husband Searched for Me for Ten Years 蝶影归尘：被婆母卖入风尘，前夫寻了我整整十年 Ni Ah Ni Ge Ni氼啊氼个氼55k WordsCompleted The Butterfly’s Shadow Returns to Dust: Sold into a Life of Vice by My Mother-in-Law, My Ex-Husband Searched for Me for Ten Years 319Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Book Recommendation for "Butterfly Shadow Returns to Dust," a masterpiece of Republican-era tragic romance novels: I ruined her, and I ruined myself—Xiao Qihao's confession. Call me a beast, call me an animal. I don't care. The male protagonist in this story should have been my brother, the gentle, upright, and self-disciplined Zhang Zhiming. But from the first moment I saw her, I knew it was all over. --- [My name is Xiao Qihao, the illegitimate son of the Zhang family, a shadow for life] My father had a mother outside the marriage, so I was born unworthy of the Zhang surname, unworthy of a title, unworthy of standing in the sunlight. My brother had everything: a legitimate lineage, a wealthy family business, and her—Lin Die'er. The first time I saw her was at the Zhang residence. She walked past me in a light green silk dress, her eyebrows and eyes like a painting, like someone who had walked out of the misty rain of Jiangnan. In that instant, I went crazy. Why? Why should Zhang Zhiming, a man with a kind face, square face, and thick eyebrows, have such a woman? How could he be worthy? And I could only hide in the shadows, like an ant unable to see the light, secretly watching her every move. I figured out her daily routine, knowing when she went to the cosmetics shop in the morning, when she returned home at dusk, and when she sat alone by the pond at night, lost in thought. I hid behind the artificial hill, gazing longingly at her profile, thinking over and over again—Since you don't love him, why can't I be the one beside you? --- [I used the most despicable means to get her, but I could never win her heart] I plotted to ruin Zhang Zhiming's business, making my greedy aunt sell Die'er to me. I imprisoned her in the villa, telling her, "From now on, you are mine." I still remember the way she cried and struggled. But I stubbornly believed that as long as I treated her well, she would eventually look back at me. I made the villa exquisite and warm, gathering her favorite snacks and treasures. I even learned to be gentle and accommodating to her, putting aside all my malice and hostility. But in her dreams, she always called out another man's name. "Zhiming..." Those two words, as soft as a whisper in a dream, were like a knife, piercing straight into my heart. I didn't care. I told myself, it's okay. It doesn't matter who you call out in your dreams. In this life, you can only lie beside me. --- [I thought that child was mine until I died] Die'er gave birth to a son for me. I was overjoyed and named him Yi'an—wishing him a peaceful and righteous life. But I never knew until my death that this child wasn't mine. She gritted her teeth and lived on, just so that I could raise the child of my enemy for the rest of my life. Later, she was sold into a brothel by my mother. After I came out of seclusion, I searched for her like a madman, searching for years, waiting for years, scouring every street and alley. In the end, what I received was news of her death. --- [Only after her death did I understand what retribution meant] The day the news came, I was teaching Yi'an to read. The book in my hand suddenly slipped from my grasp, and I froze on the spot. I returned to the Xiao residence, secluded myself for three days, neither eating nor drinking. In my arms lay the golden butterfly hairpin she had left behind—a piece Zhang Zhiming had custom-made for her. She had taken it with her when she left, worried that if she encountered the injured Zhiming on the road, she might not have enough money, so she brought this most valuable possession with her. Who knew she would never return to his side. I remembered what she said to me that night when I was out of control: "I'm nothing but your trophy." No. Butterfly, I love you. Because you are you, not some trophy. But this love was misplaced from the very beginning. I used the most despicable means to seize her, the most insane obsession to imprison her, ultimately pushing her into the abyss and trapping myself in hell. --- [I will spend the rest of my life atoning, but no one can come back.] Later, I made Ping'er my legal wife, showering her with kindness and care for the child she gave birth to—I thought it was my own flesh and blood. I poured all my guilt, indebtedness, and obsession into Yi'an, teaching him to love his country and do good, to spend his life making amends for the sins he committed. Deep down, I was never a petty person only interested in love. When the nation is in peril, Chinese blood flows in my veins. All the schemes and tactics I used on Zhang Zhiming were transformed into support for the front lines. Boxes of medicine, truckloads of food, cotton-padded clothes—these were what I owed her, what I owed this country. But Die'er can't come back. I didn't even get to see her one last time, not even a chance to apologize. --- [Written at the End] Perhaps every reader wants to tear me to pieces. I accept it. But I want to say that there are no purely good people in this book, nor purely bad people. Only pitiful people driven mad by obsession and love-hate in chaotic times. I envied my brother my whole life, and spent my life waiting for someone who could never return. I spent my life redeeming a debt I could never repay. Three men, three unfulfilled destinies. Three hairpins, three places of longing. If you're willing to take the time to read this story, you might hate me, but I also hope you can understand me—even just a little. Human romance cannot wait for a lasting union; the butterfly's shadow returns to dust, with no hope of return. The book ends, leaving me with a heavy heart.

14. 64 蝶 Butterfly Shadows Return to Dust: My Husband's Enemy Seizes Me by Force 蝶影归尘：丈夫的的仇人对我强娶豪夺 Ni Ah Ni Ge Ni氼啊氼个氼15k WordsCompleted Butterfly Shadows Return to Dust: My Husband's Enemy Forces Me into Marriage 24Reads—Score—Shelves
15. 65 音 A Captivating Voice: The Mouse Fell in Love with the Cat 音色动人：老鼠爱上猫 Running Script草书行Urban250k WordsCompleted [Supernatural, Dual Cultivation, Urban High Martial Arts] Carefully written, high-IQ fiction, following a journey from prisoner to god. A book for the soul, beginning with everyday urban life before venturing into the supernatural and then cultivation. One heroine, with the ancient soul Wan'er merging with her as part of the story. A work of traditional literature told in first person. The story is written across three levels of meaning. See how many you can uncover. Bringing you a different 71Reads—Score—Shelves
16. 66 我 I Came to Earth to Be a God 我到地球来当神 I'm Purple Light我是紫光Ancient Romance1.1M WordsOngoing Female-Led + Interstellar + No System + Eastern Fantasy + Light-Novel Style + Ensemble Cast Growth + One True Pair The title may give the wrong impression that this is a story about a charlatan or a comedy, but the actual story is a slow burn with a vast world. The protagonist, Youtan, is stranded on Earth after a spaceship accident. In search of energy, she travels across the planet alone, eventually journeying with an Earth mage, a young hunter, and others. The story revolves around the power 46Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Hidden beneath countless books, these are niche works that quietly shine. They feature novel settings, refreshing humor, and fantastical tales of gods and demons.

17. 67 今 Did I Survive the Survival Game Today? 今天从生存游戏活下来了吗 Carefree Xi随性汐Sci-Fi & Apocalypse411k WordsOngoing [Infinite Flow + Light Deduction + Light Suspense + Light Challenge-Room Elements + Ensemble Cast + Romance + Both Leads Are Each Other’s First + Comedy + Happy Ending + Wild Imagination + Dialects + Fantasy + Episodic Stories] [The Male Lead Has Secretly Loved Her for Years, Carefully and With a Long-Laid Plan + Childhood Friends + The Female Lead Falls for Him Over Time] Secondary couple: a rough-and-tumble Northeastern fitness coach and a spicy-tongued beauty blogger from Sichuan and Chongqin —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Let me give you some advice, especially for those of you with fragile hearts. This book by the author is quite realistic; there are no special plot devices or powerful figures involved. The male and female leads are just ordinary people. I found it very well-written, and I sincerely suggest you look elsewhere if you can't handle it.

18. 68 太 The Sun Gives Me a Cheat 太阳为我开外挂 Numbing Pepper, Not Spicy麻椒不麻辣Mystery1.1M WordsCompleted [Underworld power struggles + rigorous logic + survival on an alien planet + offbeat paranormal horror + intelligent protagonist + slow-burn thrills] Have you ever gazed up at the stars and wondered why the real world has nothing supernatural in it? When the real universe is invaded by a sinister universe, the result isn't a reshaping of reality's rules, but endless despair and terror. Monstrous beings that fuse supernatural powers with the laws of physics are coming. Survival is at stake. A 41Reads6.8Score—Shelves

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    No pretentious face-slapping moments, just a wildly imaginative story. Tired of the same old cliché novels? Give this niche read a try. A supernatural universe invades the physical universe in an unprecedented and bizarre invasion. The protagonist gains a cheat-like ability, starting by saving humanity from an alien planet, and ultimately saving humanity in the solar system. It turns out that everything was orchestrated by a star in the solar system gaining consciousness. The plot is full of twists and turns, not overly intense, logical, and visceral, with a fresh and unique world-building.

19. 69 本 The Mirror of Origin 本源之镜 Ping Yi平义Sci-Fi & Apocalypse685k WordsCompleted A blend of science fiction, religion, history, culture, philosophy, and mystery adventure. It champions the integration of religions, a return to the origin of the Great Way, and a world united as one. In 2095, religious archaeologist Ping Yi witnesses a horrifying vision in Jerusalem: experts from three religions die suddenly, their bodies arranged in a honeycomb pattern, their blood forming passages from the Tao Te Ching. Their neural pathways are etched with mysterious symbols from an ancient —Reads—Score—Shelves

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