Looking for Wuxia Romance Set in the Jianghu, No Angst, With a Male and Female Lead 书荒求书，想要江湖武侠言情文，不要虐的，男女主

1. 1 大EN The Tang Dynasty's Pearl-Dispelling Record (Original Novel of the TV Adaptation Starring Tian Xiwei and Song Weilong) 大唐辟珠记（田曦薇、宋威龙主演同名影视原著） Meal Card饭卡Martial Arts810k WordsCompleted [All-New Bonus Edition] [A Screen Adaptation with the Same Title Has Been Officially Announced, Starring Tian Xiwei and Song Weilong] [Beloved Princess Reborn: Looks Like a Delicate Crybaby, Actually a Well-Rounded Warrior] ✖ [Defiant, Doomed, Devoted, Pure-Hearted Top Jianghu Big Shot] [Their Romance Is So Sweet It Makes You Cry] Princess Wanshou, blessed with the Tang emperor's favor and love, died of an illness at just seventeen. A thief secretly opened the eerie underground palace, only to d 203.8kReads9.7Score25.2k14d adds

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   It's so good and so great, it fills in every plot hole.

2. 2 雁 The Call of the Wild Geese 雁声来 Gao Ye Lou Hao篙野漏皓Ancient Romance200k WordsCompleted Yu Wan carried a blood feud. She kidnapped her enemy's only son, Min Xiao, and took him up the mountain as a hostage. She hated him, but Min Xiao was so beautiful that she decided to sleep with him before killing him. Just as she was about to execute him, Yu Wan suddenly learned she'd kidnapped the wrong person. The revelation hit her like a bolt from the blue, and she hurriedly sent him back down the mountain. Min Xiao looked at the extra money pouch on him and counted the contents. One tael a 810Reads9.4Score16314d adds

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   This is the first time I've seen a male lead like this—gentle, resilient, and composed, yet he cries so often in front of the female lead. He's truly expressing his love and affection through tears, which really hits a girl's sweet spot.

3. 3 沧 Cang Feng Chasing the Moon: My Tales with the Sect Leader 沧锋逐月，我与掌门二三事 The Fox Wanders on Ink墨上狸行Martial Arts293k WordsOngoing [Female Perspective + Two Equally Strong Leads + Mutual Healing + Supporting Each Other + Older Woman + White Hair] Seven years ago, a calamity swept through the martial world. Young Liu Qingyun was forced to become the successor to a demonic art, and from then on wandered from place to place, fighting to survive on the edge of a blade. In the same calamity, Shen Qiubai, leader of the Cangfeng Sect, went white-haired overnight while seeking revenge for his master. Seven years later, fate brings 71Reads—Score—14d adds

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   Martial arts world intrigue, court politics—no lowbrow humor required. The story of a demonic orphan girl and the righteous sect leader (White Hair). Everyone's intelligence is on point. The female lead is free-spirited and unconventional, not swayed by romance. She possesses unparalleled internal strength and just wants to relax. But circumstances force her to act...

4. 4 不 After I Stopped Rushing to Get Married, I Became a Master Surgeon 不急着嫁人后我成了外科圣手 Wen Dao Fanfan文刀饭饭Ancient Romance258k WordsCompleted [Historical Female Doctor + Career-Driven Heroine + A Touch of Jianghu + Rejecting an Engagement and Fighting Back + Mutual Devotion] Shen Qiaozhi is the legitimate daughter of a wealthy merchant, bound for life by a marriage contract. After her parents are mysteriously murdered, her grandfather hopes she will keep her head down for a while and hold her life together. She tears up the marriage contract, abandons the duties expected of a sheltered young lady, and devotes herself to studying surge 9Reads—Score—14d adds

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   The first book features a male protagonist who is a wandering swordsman, while the second book features a female protagonist who is a little genius doctor from a medicine valley.

5. 5 少 A Young Wanderer's Tale: The Divine Doctor Princess 少年游之神医王妃 Wen Dao Fanfan文刀饭饭Ancient Romance255k WordsOngoing During the reign of Emperor Jing of Liang, the nation was prosperous and powerful, the weather was favorable, and the people lived in peace. Prince Yong'an, Xiao Mingxin, had been frail and sickly since childhood, suffering from a chronic chill. As he approached his twentieth birthday, he was convinced he didn't have long to live and showed little interest in the matchmaking arrangements made by his adoptive mother, the empress. The empress used a flower-viewing banquet to meet and screen the un 47Reads—Score—14d adds
6. 6 藏 The Guide to Concealed Beauties 藏娇引 Zhi Ge Wen Mo止戈问墨Eastern Fantasy793k WordsCompleted Winter. The last of the snow. Her sword is moonlight. Her poison is honey. Her name is a secret. Purple robes, swift as lightning. A woman, like a poem. The world knows Princess Jinning, Zhao Qingli, only as a living portrait of a court lady, hidden deep within the palace. Little does anyone know that she is also the Sword God’s sole disciple and a once-in-a-century genius of the Tang Sect. Her sword is called Purple Lightning. When it leaves its scabbard, it flashes like a startled swan reflect 44Reads—Score—14d adds
7. 7 公 The Princess and the Sword Immortal 公主与剑仙 Zhi Ge Wen Mo止戈问墨Eastern Fantasy1.4M WordsCompleted Atop Lock Dragon Peak, snow falls without a sound. Xiao Jianqiu, the “Lone Shadow Sword Immortal,” is invincible beneath heaven with his gleaming blade. He watches the clouds drift by, seeking nothing more than freedom and ease. The martial world? Just a place where grudges are settled and swords do the talking. In Jinling, behind the deep walls of the imperial palace, Princess Zhaoyang Zhao Jin is born to privilege, yet finds the palace walls too high and her life too stifling. The court? Nothi 2.5kReads—Score19114d adds

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   The opening of *The Princess and the Sword Immortal* unfolds like a vast desert landscape. Amidst swirling snow and biting winds, Princess Zhao Jin, accompanied by her maid Bihe, quietly escapes the confines of the palace and plunges into the treacherous world of martial arts. This scene is reminiscent of Guo Jing and Huang Rong's first encounter in the snowstorm of Zhangjiakou. However, Zhao Jin is not as clever and nimble as Huang Rong; her will is resolute, her vision broad, and her noble bearing makes her a hidden gem in this perilous world, drawing the reader's attention. The "Lone Sword Immortal," Xiao Jianqiu, is a renowned figure, his martial arts mastered to perfection. With his "Autumn Water Ancient Sword" drawn, even the most powerful are helpless. He is aloof and elusive, yet not heartless. The princess and the sword immortal, one noble, one reclusive; one passionate, one cold, their fates intertwined in this harsh winter, destined for a momentous upheaval. The story is ingeniously structured from the outset, with vividly portrayed characters, suspenseful plot twists, and hidden dangers amidst the snowstorm, making it a truly captivating masterpiece.

8. 8 琴 The Zither Calamity 【琴劫】 Xin Zhe心哲Ancient Romance224k WordsCompleted [No Cultivation] [No Fantasy] [Light Wuxia] [One Heroine/Multiple Male Leads] [Pure Romance] Is she a bright little sun and everyone's cherished moonlight, or has she been a jinx all along? Will this end in heartbreak for everyone, or become a battlefield of competing suitors? Who can relight the broken little sun? When Lin Qin was six, her world was washed in blood. Her parents were brutally killed, and her third older brother died protecting her. She and her brothers were left homeless unti 20Reads—Score—14d adds

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   After finishing "The Tribulations of the Qin," I was deeply moved. Initially, the title, "The Tribulations of the Qin," led me to believe it was a story about Lin Qin suffering various hardships and injuries. I expected a tragic novel, but instead, a gentle warmth flowed through me after reading. Only after finishing did I realize that these hardships weren't hardships, but rather "love tribulations." The entire novel indeed revolves around Lin Qin's relationships with various men. Li Yuanjian is gentle and upright, from a prestigious family; Bai Junfeng is unrestrained and dashing, full of youthful charm; Leng Lishuang seems cold and ruthless, but is completely devoted to the female lead; Lu Zhao is roguish yet righteous; Xiao Qi, raised by Lin Qin, is like a little puppy following his sister… These numerous male leads appear one after another, each highlighting the female lead's charm. They are like planets revolving around her star. And our female lead, Lin Qin, is naturally incredibly charming. Her life was tragic; she was orphaned at the very beginning, and her third brother died protecting her. A few years later, the little girl had grown into a young woman, innocent, lively, and adorable. At first, I couldn't understand this innocence, because she seemed too happy, unlike someone who had experienced the loss of loved ones. I thought she was too carefree, showing no sadness at their passing. But the more I watched, the more I liked and admired Lin Qin. She was as lively as a little oriole, hopping joyfully on a branch. It wasn't that she didn't love her family; rather, because she loved them and had experienced the pain of loss, she understood the meaning of life even more—if you're going to live, live it well. Seeing her happy made her third brother's life-saving act all the more meaningful. She was indeed very charming, often captivating without realizing it. She told Leng Lishuang, "Your smile is actually very beautiful." She's eloquent and persuasive. When Bai Junfeng says, "I get unhappy whenever I think of you, so naturally I often seek out Brother Leng to drown my sorrows in alcohol," Lin Qin seizes on the loophole in his words: "Oh? So you often think of me, huh?" She can be a bit mischievous at times, like when she takes a fancy to Li Yuanjian's horse and tries to force him to buy it. She secretly puts chili oil in Li Yuanjian's wontons, and fearing his anger, she punishes herself by eating one too, her eyes watering from the spiciness. She cares for everyone around her like the sun. She can't bear to see a puppy hurt and intervenes to stop Hei San from injuring it. To save Bai Junfeng, she takes a poisoned sword for him. She helps an old woman who broke her leg and visits her regularly. She's also clever and resourceful; in front of Xiao Yi, she deliberately stages a "life-risking rescue" scene to gain his trust. What touches me most is her character arc and her transformation. When Ling'er is hurt, she blames herself for causing Ling'er's injury. Thinking of A-Yuan and her second brother who died for her, she suffered a severe emotional blow and ran away in a daze, disappearing for five years. When she returned, she was no longer the arrogant and unrestrained girl she once was. She was more composed and gentler. When Xiao Qi asked Lin Qin, "My brother killed your brother, will you hate me?" She patted his head and comforted him—"He killed my brother, so God gave me his younger brother in return." How kind and insightful must a person be to say such a thing? Although the novel is titled "The Qin's Tribulation," it is not a one-woman show for Lin Qin. Changlong Escort Agency, the Imperial Censorate, the White Tiger Gang, Xuanji Pavilion, Qingshan Sect... Various forces are entangled in battle, showcasing the spirit of the martial arts world. Men fall in love with Lin Qin one after another, but there is no fierce competition or bloodshed. Bai Junfeng and Li Yuanjian become fast friends. Leng Lishuang helps Li Yuanjian, and seeing him injured, she still shoots three pheasants for him to eat with her sword. Bai Junfeng and Leng Lishuang also become good brothers. Of all the male protagonists, Bai Junfeng is my favorite. Seeing him end up with Lin Qin was incredibly gratifying. Bai Junfeng has a touch of childlike innocence, hooking his arm around Leng Lishuang's neck and declaring they'd be brothers forever, willing to be punished to protect Lin Qin's reputation. He appears carefree on the surface, but is actually a true gentleman, never taking advantage of Lin Qin when facing the Jade-Faced Demon. Incidentally, besides the complex relationships Lin Qin has with various men, the fight scenes are truly spectacular. The various brilliant moves, like flowing clouds brushing the moon, flying swallows soaring, and black dragons twisting pillars, clearly demonstrate the author's dedication in researching and execution. In short, it's a very enjoyable novel.

9. 9 相 The Lovesick Blade, the Heartbreak Sword 相思刀，断肠剑 Web Novel Killer网文杀手Eastern Fantasy376k WordsOngoing [Traditional Martial Arts]+ [Buddhism and Daoism]+ [No System]+ [No Golden Finger]+ [Logical, Not Mindless]+ [One Heroine]+ [Beautifully Written] What is the martial world? What is a true hero? What is the Way of the Sword? What is love between men and women of the martial world? "Lovesick Blade, Heartbreaking Sword" will reveal all. 4Reads8.6Score—14d adds

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   It's a wuxia (martial arts) story where the romance between the male and female leads is very sweet, but the ending is somewhat heartbreaking.

10. 10 龙 Young Hero of the Dragon Abyss 龙渊少侠 A Pot of Spinach Soup一锅菠菜汤Ancient Romance335k WordsCompleted On a dark, stormy night, a group of black-clad attackers raided the Weiyuan Escort Agency. With loyal servants fighting desperately to protect her, the heavily pregnant young madam fled through the siege. What earth-shattering secret lay behind this bloody massacre? The four fugitives traveled far and wide before finally taking refuge in the long-abandoned Ziyun Temple. Fortunately, the madam safely gave birth to a baby boy there. Time passed. When the boy was seven, a one-armed Daoist wandere 102Reads—Score1614d adds

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    A completed, highly recommended martial arts, fantasy, and romance novel!

11. 11 2 The 241 Mystery 241谜案 Qianlong Sheng黔龙生Mystery718k WordsOngoing During a weekend adventure, Xiao Jinsheng and Ou Yanghua stumble upon an unexplored section of Longwang Cave. Deep inside, they find a corpse and a string of mysterious numbers. Soon afterward, they are followed and attacked by unknown assailants. And so the story begins... As they search for the truth, the trail leads to their fathers, and the clues grow increasingly bewildering. Nothing unfolds as they expect... 4Reads—Score—14d adds

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    New song released! 🤭 Dear music lovers, my new album "Crazy" has gained another powerful addition—"Abyss"! This song is another deep dive into the worldview of "The Mystery of Case 241". When the leaden dome presses down on our breath, and civilization is elegantly divided under the knife, I try to use notes to depict the coldness and inevitability of the abyss of desire. It's not a story, but a scar left by a high fever thirty years ago, a conscious scream after we collectively took hallucinogens in our golden dreams. I hope you can feel the unique suspense and hope that sprouts from despair in this melody.

12. 12 江 The Land Is Fair, and I Wander Free 江山多娇与之逍遥 Xuanzi with Cats and Dogs有猫有狗的轩子Ancient Romance158k WordsCompleted [1v1 + Lighthearted comedy + Sweet romance + Devoted couple + Pseudo-wuxia jianghu + Fantasy romance] Who says only men can roam the jianghu? She is Liu Jiaojiao, the eldest daughter of the Liu family estate. Having grown up among the men of the estate, she is full of heroic ambition and vows to become a great chivalrous heroine. When she sneaks out of the estate at eight years old, her rudimentary martial arts skills lead her to accidentally rescue several children her age. Little does she know 67Reads—Score—14d adds

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    A martial arts fantasy story told from a female perspective! Even the supporting characters are well-developed and relatable! I really love it, it has such a youthful feel to it.

13. 13 仙 The Immortal's Appearance 仙人状 Shi Jin是今Martial Arts313k WordsCompleted [Historical romance + mystery solving + male lead with a secret identity + lovers who fight as fiercely as they love] A dazzling, outspoken heroine and a seemingly gentle but secretly ruthless physician, locked in a battle of equals as they fall in love! A celebrated romance author's popular historical mystery! A relationship between equals, full of tension; heart-stopping court intrigue; and the shocking truth behind bizarre murders! A celestial being appears in a dream to help solve a case and 16.9kReads9.6Score2.8k14d adds

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    ❤️❤️

14. 14 怀 Carrying a Jade in the Night 怀璧夜行 Shi Jin是今Ancient Romance306k WordsCompleted [Mystery + Jianghu feuds + bickering couple] A hilarious new historical mystery romance set in the jianghu, from a hugely popular author! A peerless master who just wants to lie flat and count his money VS a scheming disguise expert who plays the loyal underling. At first, he looked at her like she was a cheeky little monkey: clever, lively, and amusing. Then he realized he was the one being played. The longest road they traveled together was the road to solving cases, and the road paved with ea 3.3kReads9.4Score51714d adds
15. 15 魔 Who Did the Witch Wrong? 魔女惹了谁 Big Liu Bu大布刘Ancient Romance104k WordsCompleted The heroine, Luo Li, was raised by an old man on Phoenix Mountain. When she was nine, he sent her to the Fengtian Sect. Because of the demonic poison in her body, she was forbidden to leave for the rest of her life. The death of her beloved left her heartbroken and hopeless. Watching her friends grow up, she secretly lamented her own fate and decided to sneak down the mountain to find a way to survive! After leaving the mountain, she befriended Chen Xuan and was reunited with her former beloved, —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This is a historical romance novel, without any angst.

16. 16 八 Eight Dragons Subdue the Golden Spear 八龙伏金枪 A-Wu at the Foot of the Slope坡下阿五Eastern Fantasy946k WordsCompleted Seek the Eight Dragons, subdue the Golden Spear, and rule the troubled age, with all under heaven as your own! The shame of Jingkang, the fall of the Northern Song, and the ensuing chaos across the land: an old rumor, long forgotten, stirs the martial world into another storm of bloodshed. Little Yang Tian, a loyal and patriotic descendant of the Yang family, has just turned thirteen when he loses his father and then his mother. Through hardship and fortuitous encounters, he fulfills his father’ 1.2kReads—Score13614d adds

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    Wuxia disguised as history

17. 17 山 The Sword Qi Ballad of Mountains and Rivers 山河剑气歌 Wu Xuanqing吴玄卿Eastern Fantasy482k WordsCompleted The Jingkang Catastrophe tears the land apart and stains rivers and mountains with blood. Lu Huaizhen, a young swordsman burdened with a blood feud and half of a mysterious jade token, is swept into the whirlpool of the Song-Jin standoff and the conflicts of the martial world. As he searches for the truth, he faces the question, “Is martial arts meant for killing or for protecting?” He struggles to choose between family vengeance, national hatred, and the limits of chivalry. From the ferocity of 3Reads7.2Score—14d adds

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    A martial arts world! There's a barely acceptable amount of romance 🤭🤭

18. 18 青 The Legend of the Azure Dragon 青冥蟠龙传 Wu Xuanqing吴玄卿Eastern Fantasy243k WordsCompleted The Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period (907–979) was one of the most chaotic eras in Chinese history, a time when military strongmen ruled and rival powers rose on every side, rife with war, intrigue, betrayal, and fleeting loyalty! The Legend of the Azure Dragon tells the story of Chai Yanzhao and Li Zhongqing, whose extraordinary journey through this turbulent age explores family and country, honor, trust, and the pursuit of their ideals. 2Reads—Score—14d adds
19. 19 九 Tales of Jiuzhou: Song of the Frontier 九州志之塞上曲 Eagle of Guozhou果州雄鹰Historical169k WordsOngoing “After this battle, the Central Plains will know three years of peace!” “Speaking of our young Marquis of Liang, clad in white, with a red sleeve drawn like a blade. In an instant, the waters of the great river poured down from the heavens, and clouds from the nine skies hung like curtains. A million barbarians vanished into dust.” What a stirring frontier song, with sandstorms still raging, just as they did in days of old. What a march to war, blood surging with the ardor of youth. —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    A powerful new work by a twelve-year-old boy! Please enjoy! Nation, martial arts world, chivalrous heroes! Serving the country, loyalty to the emperor, and chivalry!

20. 20 掌 A Wish in the Palm of Your Hand 掌中如意 Wind Crosses Nine Rivers风越九川Ancient Romance322k WordsOngoing [Cutting-edge AI technology x a martial world in another time and space x intricate conspiracies between the martial world and the imperial court x chivalrous heroes and tender-hearted beauties] A wildly imaginative tale of technology and transmigration into a martial world. Join the protagonist for an immersive murder-mystery role-playing adventure in the jianghu! Thrilling gameplay and an AI golden finger, with only 456 days on the clock! At the brink of life and death after being kidnapped, 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The AI technology breaking through the martial arts world setting is absolutely amazing! Shui Ling'er relies on the Ruyi in her palm to achieve her goal, her romance with Raymond Lam is sweet but not cloying, and the political intrigue is full of twists and turns, making it more and more addictive to watch!

21. 21 绝 The Peerless Sword God 绝色剑神 Zhi Ge Wen Mo止戈问墨Eastern Fantasy1.3M WordsCompleted That winter, the martial world died. Tianwaitian slaughtered the entire martial world, staining rivers and mountains with blood. Beauty meant death. Zhao Qinghe was the most remarkable princess in the world, and the most beautiful woman in the world. When she smiled, the mountains and rivers paled. When she drew her sword, even immortals bowed their heads. Her Flowing Cloud Soft Sword made her invincible in three moves. Two even more dangerous women were always at her side: Luo Qinghan, “De 464Reads8.1Score19114d adds
22. 22 一 A Lifetime of Martial Arts 一生武功 The Road of Donghang东航的路Eastern Fantasy2.5M WordsOngoing This is the story of Wang Han, who failed the Bayes' theorem exam administered by the God of Physics and Technology and was banished to the mortal realm. There, he became cultivation partners with Huang Zhumiao, one of the Seven Fairy Maidens from Heaven, and underwent trials to advance his cultivation. Wang Han studied the Seven Injuries Fist. Every morning, he did push-ups, sit-ups, and pull-ups, then sat cross-legged and ate Shizhen Yifang ginseng paste for his health before soaking in medici 17Reads—Score—14d adds

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    I've read Gu Long's martial arts novels before, and halfway through writing this, I switched to Gu Long's writing style.

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