The Female Lead Is the World’s Best Martial Artist, a Killer from Ancient Times Who Picks Fights with the Male Lead the Moment They Meet 女主古代杀手武功天下第一，一见面就和男主掐架

1. 1 摄 Your Highness the Regent, Is Your Assassin Missing a Few Marbles? 摄政王殿下，你家杀手缺根筋！ Little Iron Leftover小铁剩Ancient Romance559k WordsCompleted After Jiu Yue died, the System told her that once she completed her mission, she could return to the real world with a reward of ten billion. Jiu Yue, who had been grumbling about her identity as an assassin, smiled sweetly. “Who says transmigrating is a bad thing? This is amazing!” However, a time-space delay kept the System from transmigrating with her, and it hadn't had time to explain the mission in full. But Jiu Yue didn't think that mattered. She was an assassin, after all. How hard could 38.6kReads9.4Score4.9k14d adds

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   The female protagonist transmigrates to ancient times and becomes the world's number one assassin, but she suffers from amnesia. To earn money, she applies to be a bodyguard at the Regent's house. The crucial point is that she had just accepted a mission from her master to stab the Regent, yet only a few days later she goes to apply for a job with him [facepalm], completely baffling the Regent… However, the Regent has no choice but to keep her (because he can't beat her) [facepalm]

2. 2 七 The 1970s: The Hated Couple Goes Wild in the Compound 七零：万人嫌夫妇，大院发癫 Bobo Bedhead啵啵呆毛Modern Romance1.3M WordsCompleted [1970s setting + delightfully unhinged and a little funny + violent, crazy heroine + spoiled, two-faced, scheming young husband + both leads join the army later] Ye Sanqiu is notorious as the most hated person in Trumpet Flower Brigade. The villagers and her own family have suffered endlessly at her hands... Granny Ye and the brigade leader are going gray from worry. Left with no choice, Granny Ye hands her a letter of introduction and a marriage certificate. “Sanqiu, you've wreaked havoc all ov 56.1kReads9.0Score6.4k14d adds

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   🔥🔥🔥The female lead is a killer who travels back in time and becomes universally disliked. Her grandmother can't stand it anymore and sends her to the capital to wreak havoc on her in-laws. The male lead is her childhood sweetheart and fiancé. The two clash the first time they meet, but the male lead can't beat the female lead, hahaha, it's really good.

3. 3 这 This Shadow Guard Is a Little Wild 这个暗卫有点野 Don't Say I Can't Do It不能说我不行Two Male Leads1.3M WordsCompleted [A large ensemble story about a group of secret guards] [Complete] After drinking himself into a stupor, he woke up as a secret guard. When Xiao Zheng’s awareness returned, he felt exhausted and heavy. He opened his eyes to a bed and curtains spinning wildly around him. There was also a noble-looking, handsome man beside him. What was he going to do? What was he going to do?! Who am I? Where am I? As memories surged through his mind in a torrent, he realized he had actually become a secret guard 34.8kReads9.4Score5.3k14d adds

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   The female lead in this book is amazing!

4. 4 王 The Princess Consort Always Has the Regent Prince Flat on His Back 王妃总把摄政王按在地上摩擦 Ashes Mixed with Toilet Paper烟灰拌卷筒纸Ancient Romance341k WordsCompleted [A truly strong female lead] [No male lead who's even stronger] [No fighting between women for men] Born into a family of ancient martial artists, Jiang Yinzhi foresees that she will transmigrate into a novel as a cannon-fodder supporting character. She just wants to laze around and, while she's at it, master peerless martial arts. She originally planned to take out the holier-than-thou, fake-sweet heroine. What? You transmigrated here too? We're all sisters, so let's put men aside for now. [Bon 2kReads9.1Score22914d adds

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   Amazing! Incredibly strong! [OK]

5. 5 妄 Daring to Break Off a Charming Branch 妄折一枝妩 Ashes Mixed with Toilet Paper烟灰拌卷筒纸Ancient Romance513k WordsCompleted [Strong heroine] [No making the hero even stronger than the heroine] [Heroine serves as the hero's bodyguard] [Historical setting] [Female physician] [A top-tier powerhouse from her very first appearance] [The heroine has unmatched combat skills] [Both leads are faithful in body and heart; the author knows exactly what that means, so keep reading.] [Older woman-younger man romance] She was imprisoned in the Earth Store Palace for ten years. It was hell. To survive, she killed without mercy. At t 15.8kReads9.2Score1.9k14d adds
6. 6 念 Spring Tide of Longing 念念春潮 Zhi Yun支云Ancient Romance754k WordsCompleted [Print edition under contract] [Sweet romance and comeuppance, a seemingly gentle but calculating male lead, a fierce and adorable heroine, and intense push-and-pull between the leads] The Marquis of Wuning's daughter is to be married, but the bride hangs herself. The groom is Prince Danshuo, a handsome man who enjoys the emperor's deep trust, and the emperor himself personally arranged the marriage. In their panic, the marquis's household can only find someone to take the bride's place. Cheng 73.8kReads9.4Score10.6k14d adds

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   Just you wait and see. It's impossible for anyone to remain silent.

7. 7 奸 The Treacherous Minister Wants to Kill Me Every Day 奸臣每天都想弄死我 Qian Ran Jun Xiao千苒君笑Ancient Romance2.6M WordsCompleted Su Huai is a powerful court official, and everyone fears him. He only likes playing power games and scheming against others. He has no interest in women. Then one day, a young woman shows up at his door, claiming to be his fiancée. Su Huai: Want to date me? Lu Yao: What kind of date? Su Huai: The kind that could cost you your life. Lu Yao: ... Later, Lu Yao bitterly regrets her impulsive decision to show up and claim him as her fiancé. When she tries to call it quits, everyone urges her to recon 13.5kReads9.1Score1.4k14d adds

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   I'm a long-time bookworm, a reader for over a decade! This is a novel I recently finished reading—a super good one. The male and female leads are truly locked in a fierce battle of wits. Before they fall in love, they're both ruthless and merciless. The male lead has a particularly sharp tongue, and his banter with the female lead's best friend is equally matched. They're both incredibly sarcastic and have no bottom line; it's hilarious throughout. In the early episodes, the female lead suffers a qi deviation while practicing martial arts and needs a specific medicine to recover. To obtain this medicine, she approaches the male lead, who happens to be her parents' betrothed. It's a convenient way to get close to him and acquire the medicine. Later, after the female lead regains her martial arts skills, the male lead is no match for her. However, he's still incredibly cheeky, seemingly only enjoying himself when the female lead beats him up every day [laughing emojis]. He's also prone to causing trouble anytime, anywhere, and his martial arts skills are on par with the female lead's best friend. He also has complete control over power. Anyway, after finishing it, I was in a reading slump. I couldn't get into any other novels, and I didn't have any alternatives. It's really good, because I totally understand that feeling of being in a reading slump. Don't be fooled by the fact that it has thousands of chapters; it's actually quite good. Society is developing so fast these days, and nobody has the patience to read novels over 1000 chapters anymore. I'm no exception, but this book was different for me. The more I read, the more addicted I became, and before I knew it, I finished it, and I even felt a little regretful. Actually, the last few chapters mainly focus on the lives of the male and female leads' children, so once you finish the main characters' story, that's about it. The plot is really good.

8. 8 雪 The Snowbound Blade 雪藏刃 Xie Xue Hanyan邪雪寒嫣Ancient Romance894k WordsCompleted One is a cold-faced constable who disguises herself as a man. The other is the Prince of Xichuan, a foreign nobleman said to have brought about his wife's death. When these two meet, an extraordinary story is bound to unfold. Passing herself off as a man to serve as a constable in the Six Fan Gate is no easy task. Dao Xueshan even changed her name to Dao Sanxue. To make it in a crowd of men, she has only one choice: be crueler, fiercer, more ruthless, and better at killing than they are. But she 353Reads—Score15214d adds

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   Completed, handwritten novel, strong female lead, the female lead disguises herself as a man, works in the government and navigates the political arena, patriotism, martial arts detective work, suspense and political intrigue, female mutual assistance, the female lead has super strong fighting ability, no romance brain.

9. 9 柔 A Delicate Little White Flower? Wrong! You’ve Messed With the Living King of Hell 柔弱小白花？错！你惹到活阎王了 Yu of the Three-Tiered Tower三重楼喻Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted One-on-one, devoted couple | Lighthearted comedy | Secret identities | Face-slapping and putting scumbags in their place Sharp-tongued, ruthless, freakishly brilliant, physically formidable genius mercenary girl VS a swaggering, confident, dazzlingly handsome but tragic playboy heir who shows up out of nowhere Everyone said the fake heiress adopted by the Chu family was mentally ill. She looked gloomy and cadaverously thin, and people thought she brought bad luck. Sure enough, once the real heir 27kReads9.4Score3.5k14d adds

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   They're both impressive; in the first book, she defeated the male protagonist with just one move.

10. 10 哄 What a Display of Filial Piety! The Crazy Little Girl Is Addicted to Face-Slapping 哄堂大孝！疯批小姑娘她打脸上瘾 Yu of the Three-Tiered Tower三重楼喻Modern Romance743k WordsCompleted [Completed] [Feel-good story + devoted couple + lighthearted comedy + contrasting personalities + secret identities + showbiz + no rebirth] A brazen, outrageous, sociable, sharp-tongued little mercenary girl VS an obedient, well-mannered, aloof princely heir, as untouchable as a flower on a high peak (Content warning: The male lead is breathtakingly beautiful and utterly useless at first, but there’s a twist later.) On the first day after returning to China, Jiang Wanxing runs into a man as beau 16kReads9.4Score1.8k14d adds
11. 11 惊 Shocking! The Secret Identity Big Shot Takes the White Lotus Down From Every Angle 惊！马甲大佬她对白莲花横踢竖卷 Yu of the Three-Tiered Tower三重楼喻Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Publishing deal signed] [Satisfying revenge, lighthearted comedy, secret identities, putting scumbags in their place, a quirky and formidable mercenary boss VS a principled young heir from Beijing’s elite circles, devoted heroine] At their first meeting, Shu Lan shoots Lu Jinhan and leaves him badly wounded. She chases him all the way back to China, then becomes an ordinary university student. He runs, she chases; he has nowhere to hide. She’s the world’s number-one mercenary king! She’s a foun 56kReads9.5Score6.6k14d adds
12. 12 惹 Mess With Her? The Fake Heiress Is an All-Rounder and Impossible to Kill 惹她？假千金是全能大佬，超难杀 The Evening Breeze Is Like Fire晚风似火Modern Romance2.3M WordsCompleted [Real and fake heiresses + secret identities + adored by a whole family + punishing scum and face-slapping + pure, unconditional doting] Rumor has it that the fake heiress adopted by the Shen family is a good-for-nothing who skips class, gets into fights, and does every kind of wicked thing. When she was kicked back to the slums, everyone applauded. But who could have guessed The aloof movie emperor is her eldest brother, a legend in the medical world is her second brother, and the world-famous 73.8kReads9.3Score7.1k14d adds
13. 13 一 One Shot and He's Down, Even the Big Shot Fears Her, His Wife Reveals Her Identity and Everyone Kneels 一枪废！大佬畏！夫人爆马全下跪 Xun Gu荀故Modern Romance854k WordsOngoing [Faithful to one another + two powerful leads + face-slapping and punishing scumbags + evenly matched + empowering female lead] Xiu Momo, the top commander of the military, was stationed in Slouzhou to help counterterrorism forces stabilize the region and end the fighting. When she received word that one last group of hostile forces had not withdrawn, she decided to go there herself. Who could have guessed that after they shelled each other and she wound up in a hospital bed, she would discover 230Reads8.7Score10014d adds
14. 14 大 What Exactly Is So Cute About the Young Lady?! 大小姐哪里可爱啦！ Yue Yiya玥依呀Modern Romance1.3M WordsCompleted The first time they meet, Mu Yunyue is being harassed by thugs outside a shopping mall. He Ye Cheng catches a glimpse from his car, and the girl’s fighting skills draw his attention. They meet for a second time on a private tarmac. The man raises an eyebrow as he watches the girl approach at her leisure. From then on, a striking man with an imposing presence is always by the girl’s side. As the white lotus keeps provoking her, the girl’s identity is gradually revealed. The woman everyone thought 3.1kReads9.2Score41314d adds
15. 15 扮 Play the Pig to Eat the Tiger, Then Lure Your Archenemy Home 扮猪吃虎，将死对头拐回家 His Highness Xuan Yin玄音殿下Modern Romance374k WordsCompleted [Secret Identities, Two Powerful Leads, Cunning, Double Lives, Sweet and Docile Yet Vicious] Qian Si is an ace assassin, codenamed Death, and the uncrowned king of the underworld. In public, she is a delicate heiress who can barely take care of herself. In secret, she can stir up the world all on her own. Yan Li’s influence reaches across both the underworld and the legitimate world. He has secretly crossed paths with Qian Si for years, and through a twist of fate, he snatched something she had 13.1kReads9.3Score1.6k14d adds
16. 16 我 I Was an Ace Assassin, Now I’m the Pathetic Girl at an Elite School 我，王牌杀手成了贵族学校小可怜 Honey Blue蜜蓝Modern Romance2.2M WordsCompleted She was the world's number-one ace assassin, elusive and able to kill without a trace. After an accident, she was reborn as an ordinary schoolgirl. Looked down on by teachers and classmates because of her terrible grades? Humiliated in front of the entire school when the campus heartthrob she'd secretly admired made her love letter public? Her father ruined and bankrupt, while a classmate borrowed money and refused to pay it back? Luo Ying sneered: “You're all dead. Not one of you is getting awa 12.3kReads9.4Score1.9k14d adds
17. 17 团 The Beloved Heiress Is Strong and Sassy 团宠大小姐又强又飒 San Mu Wan Zi三木丸子Modern Romance884k WordsCompleted In Linjiang City, it was an utterly ordinary day. On the dark web, a help post shot to the top of the trending page, its click rate exploding. Urgent!! Rumor has it the assassin Mercury has come to China? Can someone tell me if it’s true or not?! Jiang Nianjia had no idea the dark web was in an uproar. All she knew was that she’d found herself a dining buddy with deep pockets. Luo Yu'an, the heir to the Luo family, one of the five great families in the capital, was rescued one day by a high sch 6.7kReads9.4Score83614d adds
18. 18 假 The Fake Heiress Is the Real Powerhouse: Big Sis, I'm Yours! 假千金她是真大佬，姐姐我可以！ Yue Yiya玥依呀Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted (Secret identities + both virgins + adored by everyone + face-slapping + powerful figures) On a mission, Qi Jiu came to Huaguo and became the Shen family’s adopted daughter. Outsiders sneered, “She’s just an adopted daughter. Would the Shen family really care about her?” The Shen family’s eldest daughter retorted, “Who says our family doesn’t care about Qiqi?” In the corporate world, people scoffed, “Does this little girl even understand a contract?” The Shen family’s eldest son smiled. “She dra 7.7kReads9.1Score1.1k14d adds
19. 19 殿 Your Highness, Your Assassin Has Saved Someone Again! 殿下，你家杀手又救人了！ Yao Qianling妖千灵Ancient Romance826k WordsOngoing The manhua adaptation is out [Gap Moe Assassin] [Useless Poor Prince] [Ensemble Cast of Total Goofballs] [Ridiculous Sweet Romance] [Court Intrigue and the Martial World] I'm Junlin, the poorest prince in the whole capital. She's Yinyin, the dumbest assassin in the whole martial world. She planned to kill me for the bounty, but I talked her into becoming my personal bodyguard instead. From then on, my life was safe, but my blood pressure and debt levels were both out of control. "Your Highness, 5.1kReads9.4Score45714d adds

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    The female lead is incredibly powerful and initially tries to kill the male lead for the bounty, but she's easily fooled. Her low emotional intelligence almost makes the male lead furious.

20. 20 疯 She's Gone Mad! The Day She Transmigrated, the Sickly Young Lord Vowed to Give Himself to Her! 疯了!穿越当天，病娇世子爷他要以身相许! Han Mianmian韩绵绵Ancient Romance868k WordsCompleted Original title: After the Heir’s Consort Turns Dark, All the Gods Fall at Her Feet [Transmigration + two scheming minds locked in a battle of wits + obsession + political intrigue + bickering couple] Yun Jincheng transmigrates and, the moment she opens her eyes, strips the sickly heir of his clothes and stumbles upon a secret he has kept hidden for years. Rumor has it that the heir of the Prince of Zhennan, who has been frail for years and gasps for breath after just a few steps, isn’t sick at a 2kReads9.3Score52914d adds

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    The female leads are both very capable and have their own careers and ideas; these aren't mindless stories. The male leads also understand that women should also have a place in the world. They're both really good, and I highly recommend both of them! 🆘🆘🆘

21. 21 重 Reborn: I Flirted the Gloomy Regent into a Daze 重生后，阴鸷摄政王被我撩晕了 Heart Yearning for Gardenias心向往栀Ancient Romance556k WordsCompleted "Print edition available for preorder October 24 at 7 p.m.!" "Black Lotus Beauty of a Princess & the Grim, Ruthless Regent" [Two Powerful Leads + Sweet Romance + Devoted Couple + Putting Scumbags in Their Place] Zhixian was the sharpest blade at the side of the Third Prince of Nanzhao, eliminating every obstacle in his bid for the throne. But on the day he was named crown prince, she met her end. "Zhixian, if you want to blame someone, blame yourself for knowing too much." Xuan Yuan Heng wiped t 32.5kReads9.3Score3.3k14d adds

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    The female protagonists in both books are very skilled in martial arts. They deliberately lower their martial arts level in front of the male protagonist, and they also have certain purposes in getting close to him!

22. 22 权 The Powerful Prince’s Spoiled Princess: Proud, Wild, and Unruly 权王溺宠：狂傲王妃野又撩 Green Plums and Bamboo Wine青梅竹酒Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted [Court intrigue + feel-good power fantasy + ruthless decisiveness + an incredibly badass heroine + face-slapping + a heroine with her wits about her] Bai Xuan, commander-in-chief of the Huaxia Special Forces Training Camp, transmigrates to the Great Zhou. She is a peerless beauty with exceptional martial skills. As a woman, she carves her own path through force of arms, establishes herself at court, and wields enormous influence. With a deft hand, she turns the tide of both schemes and open stra 16.5kReads9.4Score2.3k14d adds

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    I stayed up all night to finish watching it, and I even cried in the middle! [Laughs][laughs][laughs] When the female lead saw that once-spirited man with a full head of white hair appear before her, tears streamed down her face. She also heard his restless, sorrowful expression in her dreams. She realized this man loved her to the core, but she loved him just as much! [Heart emojis][heart emojis][heart emojis] Her serious expression made the male lead realize he had to complete his mission. Despite his worries and anxieties, he resolutely went forward. When he heard his subordinates report good news, he knew his heart had come alive again! [Laughs][laughs][laughs] Looking at the person at the highest point, tears welled up in the female lead's eyes. Perhaps she was wrong; she shouldn't have made this person, who yearned for freedom, live here. But they both had their responsibilities, and perhaps this arrangement was the best choice! [Smile emojis][smile emojis][smile emojis]

23. 23 凤 The Phoenix Reigns Over the World 凤临天下 A Lifetime of Glamour一世风流Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted "She is an invincible, stone-cold mercenary leader, but after transmigrating, she becomes a thirteen-year-old princess consort. He is the Empire's breathtakingly handsome prince, ruthless and cold, a figure whose name inspires awe throughout the land. Their wedding is followed by a pact on Nether Island: half a month together. But it also drags them into a shocking conspiracy. What kind of perilous, mind-bending trap awaits them?" 11.6kReads9.4Score1.2k14d adds

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    She is the leader of a special forces mercenary group, wielding life and death power, acting as she pleases. He is the empire's peerless prince, ruthless and cold-blooded, his power shaking the world. "Listen to me carefully, if you dare lay a hand on me again, I'll send you to meet your ancestors."

24. 24 杀 A Killer's Hilarious Daily Life in Ancient Times 杀手小姐的古代爆笑日常 Douding the Duck Who Loves Fish爱吃鱼的豆丁鸭Ancient Romance164k WordsCompleted Ye Qingshuang, a mercenary and assassin in the apocalypse, died a gruesome death after being betrayed by her teammates. When she opened her eyes, she had transmigrated into the body of Lin Qingshuang, a frail, sickly young lady from a noble family in ancient times. The original owner was a “sickly beauty” who coughed up blood every few steps. But as soon as Ye Qingshuang arrived, everything changed. She carried a sack of rice with one hand, uprooted a willow tree, leaped across rooftops, and bea 406Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The female lead is an ancient assassin with unparalleled martial arts skills. Upon meeting the male lead, she immediately starts a fight. Let's find out which assassin is going to arrange a marriage alliance. The assassin's identity is obvious; is the mission hard to guess? It's simply a matter of the target's status. Jiu Yue smiles confidently, grabs her broadsword, and excitedly heads towards the capital. When the system re-enters the game, Jiu Yue has become the Regent's top assassin. She wipes her blade clean and casually asks, "Tell me, is the mission to kill the Emperor or the Empress Dowager? The Regent is fine too." System: "... The mission is a marriage alliance, and the target is Prince Ping, yes, the corpse right here at your feet." Jiu Yue, having guessed wrong, trembles: "... Huh?"

25. 25 穿 Transmigrated: The Assassin Crown Princess Turns Out to Be My Aunt 穿越之杀手太子妃竟是小姑妈 The Stone Heart of a Man of Wood and Stone木人石心的石心Ancient Romance549k WordsCompleted Transmigration + devoted couple + sweet romance + completed A top assassin transmigrates, but unlike everyone else, she arrives in her own body instead of taking over someone else's. Other people transmigrate and meet sweet, adorable young men. She lands right on top of a fearsome, icy prince. Scheming servant: “Let me teach you some manners.” Leng Xinmo: “Kill her.” Ruffian rich kid: “Beautiful girl, come with me, nice and easy.” Leng Xinmo: “Kill him.” Spoiled, imperious princess: “Bitch! How 132Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The female lead is an assassin, heartless and ruthless; the story is complete! It features transmigrated characters, two virgins, and excessive pampering.

26. 26 江 The World's Greatest Female Assassin Is Reborn as a Frail Young Lady 江湖第一女杀手重生成了弱小姐 Red Wall红墙Ancient Romance549k WordsCompleted [Jianghu + Rebirth + Strong Female Lead + Peerless Martial Arts] PS: The heroine is the strongest martial artist. The male lead is not stronger than her. In her previous life, she traveled a thousand miles, braved seven days of wind and dust, and arrived as promised, only to lose her life. “Do you know where we are?” “Where we pledged our love.” A peerless master, a cold-faced scourge, the greatest female assassin in the jianghu: no one but an immortal could have trapped her. Yet for the sake o 841Reads6.8Score10214d adds

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    🔥🔥The female lead is the number one female assassin in the martial arts world. She possesses the strongest martial arts skills; there's no "stronger woman, stronger man" dynamic! 🌿A rare gem of a work. While the female lead is highly skilled in martial arts, she has a clear and pure mind. Even the first male supporting character can easily discern her extraordinary identity from subtle details!

27. 27 别 Don't Mess with Her: The Princess May Lie Flat, but She'll Still Crush the Scum 别惹她，长公主虽躺平，但狠虐渣 Flying Like Clouds如云飞扬Ancient Romance1.0M WordsOngoing [Transmigration, past and present lives, woman disguised as a man, political intrigue, sweet and satisfying] Yun Qing was a princess born of the emperor's elder sister. On the day she was born, she was switched, poisoned, and hunted down, ending up in the common world as a discarded daughter of the family who had to disguise herself as a man. Her heartless father, her vicious concubine stepmother, and all manner of monsters and demons wanted her dead. When she opened her eyes again, she had s 1.5kReads9.3Score18314d adds

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    This one fits perfectly! The female lead is the number one female assassin in the martial arts world, with unparalleled martial arts skills and political acumen. Most importantly, she has a natural talent for crushing scumbags. If someone doesn't submit, she'll beat them until they do. After reading it, you'll feel refreshed and relaxed. In short: awesome!

28. 28 无 Boundless 无疆 Lan Jia Sanshao蓝家三少Ancient Romance3.2M WordsCompleted As the Eastern Depot’s second-in-command, Su Mu has crawled out of a mountain of corpses. She’s brimming with bloodlust, sees nothing but the dead, is ruthless in her methods, and has never lost. Until she meets her sworn enemy, Shen Dongzhan, the commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard. They fight over account books, storm bandit dens, hunt for tribute goods, and quell rebellions. Neither is willing to yield. A broken silver hairpin brings to light a miscarriage of justice from more than twe 933Reads9.0Score12114d adds

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    The first book is about the Eastern Depot versus the Embroidered Uniform Guard; the second book is about the Vice Minister of the Court of Judicial Review versus the Imperial Preceptor.

29. 29 奸 The Treacherous Minister Is Expecting 奸臣有喜 Gu Xige顾夕歌Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted She is the short-tempered, shameless Vice Minister of the Court of Judicial Review, skilled at embezzlement, bribery, and abusing her power for personal gain. Her hobbies include attacking people from the shadows and sowing discord. She is the dynasty's infamous number-one villain. Then one day, the officials were relieved to discover that she had finally set her sights on someone else: the renowned Imperial Preceptor. To arrange a chance encounter, she starts lurking outside his residence every 2.8kReads9.2Score39114d adds
30. 30 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
31. 31 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
32. 32 她 She's a Murderess, So How Did She Marry the Junior Minister of the Court of Judicial Review? 她杀人魔，怎么嫁了大理寺少卿？ Ya Bazi牙霸子Ancient Romance525k WordsCompleted [Female Lead: Has a Slight Grasp of Human Nature] X [Male Lead: A Good Man] [A Not-Quite-Right, Delicate Beauty X The Pure and Noble Xie Xiao Wu] . Sang Mi was a man-eating flower that killed without batting an eye, a murderous fiend who couldn’t be bothered to lift a finger and couldn’t tell one grain from another. She transmigrated. But why was she the daughter of the Minister of Justice? And why had she married Xie Zeyi, a junior official at the Court of Judicial Review? . Xie Zeyi had long b 6.4kReads9.1Score69814d adds

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    🍉🍉The female lead is an ancient assassin with unparalleled martial arts skills, but her husband specializes in investigating cases; they are like adversaries. The female lead is also a man-eating flower 🌸 in a vegetative state, with peculiar hobbies. She's usually like a silly goose, but becomes energetic at night, and her husband has never suspected her. [Facepalm]

33. 33 偷 Steal from the Imperial Palace to Raise the Prince: Anyone in My Way Dies 偷皇宫养皇子，谁挡路谁就死 Yang Xiuxiu扬岫岫Ancient Romance603k WordsCompleted [Thieving Maid ✖️ Prince of the Cold Palace] Two equally formidable leads, fiercely protective, raising him first, then fighting for power After dying, Shan Zhi transmigrates and is reborn in the Cold Palace. The moment she opens her eyes, Si Huaizheng is hoping she’ll die. Not the best start. … She hadn’t really planned on looking after him. But he calls her big sister… What can she do? Since she’s here, she might as well make a go of it. She can only take him along for the ride~ ❗Before she 54.2kReads9.4Score8.5k14d adds

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    Just you wait and see, they're all completely silent. [Thumbs up][Thumbs up][Thumbs up][Thumbs up]

34. 34 刺 The Assassin Big Sister Is Back, and the Capital Is in for a Shake-Up 刺客姐姐回来了，京城要变天 Lotus Seeds and Longan莲子桂圆Ancient Romance2.1M WordsCompleted [Strong female lead + satisfying revenge + political intrigue + wuxia style + humor + very little romance + memorable male supporting characters] From the moment she was born, Lü Shangen, the second branch’s young lady in the Hanlin Academy residence, was regarded by her grandmother as an ill omen. When she was just over a year old, she was sent far away. The servants responsible for raising her were greedy to the core. They pocketed the money meant for her upkeep, let their own daughter take Lü 7.2kReads8.9Score82614d adds

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    Give this book a try. It's not highly rated, but it's a decent read, a niche assassin story. The female lead is intelligent and skilled in combat. It's a fast-paced, action-packed novel, half court and half martial arts world. There's no time travel, no rebirth, no cheat codes, and no simplistic plot points. The story is tight and doesn't drag. Everyone is intelligent, and it's humorous and engaging. It gets better as you read on; you won't want to skip any chapters and will want to read until the very end.

35. 35 做 Be a Concubine? You're Not Worthy! I'll Find a Better Match, and You'll Beg Me to Stay 做妾？你也配？另谋高嫁你下跪 Young Master Lan公子兰Ancient Romance565k WordsCompleted This book is now available as a full-cast audio drama, and it’s hilarious! Give it a listen! [Hilarious Transmigration + Medical Space + Sweet, Satisfying Romance + Power Struggles + Palace and Household Intrigue + Mutual Devotion and Strength] A genius in medicine and poison transmigrates to ancient times with a medical space. She wakes up in a coffin, only to have a bewitching man try to steal it? Her ex-husband favors his concubine, abuses his wife, and shamelessly claims her dowry? Her fathe 5.5kReads8.9Score54714d adds

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    Strong female protagonist, hilarious and satisfying stories: ① A hilarious transmigration story with a space to take down scumbags and build a career. ② A hilarious transmigration story where a goddess doctor transmigrates into a coffin to be buried with the prince, only to discover that the prince can still be saved. ③ A hilarious story with mind-reading and a gossip-eating system where the prince is so angry from eating gossip that he laughs hysterically. ④ A hilarious story of a female protagonist who cultivates immortality and swaps bodies with a demon lord, laughing hysterically until her stomach hurts. ⑤ A hilarious story of a tyrant with two personalities who are jealous of each other.

36. 36 陪 On the Night of My Burial, I Brought the God of War Prince Back from the Dead 陪葬夜，我让战神王爷起死回生 Young Master Lan公子兰Ancient Romance1.6M WordsCompleted Short drama adaptation: "A Doctor’s Graceful Colors" Animated adaptation: "A Doctor’s Graceful Colors: The Prince’s Beloved" [Hilarious + Transmigration + Sweet romance + Obsessive love + Devoted pairing + Imperial physician heroine + Palace and household intrigue + Inspirational] I was a military doctor with a PhD when I transmigrated, only to find myself about to be buried alive as a sacrifice for the dead God of War, the Prince? I grabbed the burial offerings and ran, planning to live in luxu 21.1kReads9.3Score2.4k14d adds
37. 37 爆 Hilarious Mind Reading: The Prince Eats Gossip Until He Throws Up 爆笑读心术，王爷吃瓜吃到吐 Young Master Lan公子兰Ancient Romance452k WordsCompleted Short drama adaptation: The Hilarious Mind-Reading Art: The Prince Laughs at Gossip Until He Chokes Manhua adaptation: The Princess's Inner Thoughts Are Full of Gossip, and the Prince Is Hooked; The Princess's Inner Thoughts Can't Be Hidden [Historical fantasy + mind-reading + gossip System + silly comedy + System space + sweet romance + feel-good revenge + transmigration to an alternate world + palace and household intrigue + devoted and powerful couple + marriage before love + healing a posses 24.3kReads9.1Score2k14d adds
38. 38 救 Help! The Demon Lord and I Switched Bodies, and Now He's Carrying My Baby 救命！与魔尊互换后他怀了我的崽 Young Master Lan公子兰Ancient Romance525k WordsCompleted [Hilarious transmigration + System space + body swap + sweet romance + yandere + two powerful, devoted leads + everyone’s favorite + ensemble cast + multiple couples] Ye Pianpian accidentally transmigrates into a cultivation world and becomes the most miserable villainess in the Longevity Sect. The System tells her she has to win over the Demon Lord to survive, but she swaps bodies with him the moment she transmigrates. She breezes through the entrance test, becoming a genius girl who draws ever 868Reads7.4Score11514d adds
39. 39 有 With the Tyrant’s Mind-Reading Ability, I’m Slaying My Way Through the Imperial Palace 有了暴君读心术，我在皇宫杀疯了 Young Master Lan公子兰Ancient Romance384k WordsCompleted [Hilarious Transmigration + Historical Romance + Mind Reading + Pocket Space with a Spirit Spring + Healing a Yandere + Palace Intrigue and Power Struggles + Sweet, Devoted Romance + Medical Skills] Modern miracle doctor Ye Li dies suddenly and transmigrates, becoming the neglected consort of a deranged tyrant. The tyrant is a madman, a complete lunatic, and every night he goes on a killing spree. The original heroine is blinded by love and gullibly trusts Prince Jin's vows. She helps him kill t 278Reads6.5Score—14d adds
40. 40 她 She Works for the Xuanlin Bureau and Topples Everyone's Chessboard 她在玄鳞司当差，掀了所有人棋盘 The Lord Comes from the Heavens不见君自天上来Ancient Romance248k WordsCompleted [Strong female lead + slow-burn political intrigue + transmigration to an alternate historical setting + no System + no romance + assassin heroine] New books tend to get low ratings at first, so please don’t mind. She was a top modern-day assassin, code-named “Phantom,” killed by a hidden gunshot in a museum. When she opened her eyes again, she had become a musician in the Jiaofang Bureau of the Great Yun dynasty, the daughter of a disgraced official. With a few clever tricks, she gets out of th 100Reads8.4Score—14d adds

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    This is a female assassin, but she doesn't have a romantic partner.

41. 41 天 Genius Beast Tamer: This Assassin Is Surprisingly Adorable! 天才御兽师，这个杀手有点萌！ A Little Chunk of Fat一块小肥肉Ancient Romance3.5M WordsCompleted She was once a ruthless, decisive top assassin with deadly skills. After transmigrating, her soul inhabits the body of a useless legitimate daughter with breathtaking beauty, mocked by the world as nothing but a pretty face. As her divine physique gradually awakens, her peerless splendor can no longer be concealed. She commands divine beasts, crafts divine weapons, and wins the hearts of several handsome men along the way. In this life, anyone who dares to bully me will pay a hundred or even a t 1.2kReads8.5Score14614d adds

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    The female protagonist is a top-tier assassin with exceptional skills. She transmigrates to ancient times, and despite possessing unparalleled beauty, she's ridiculed as a mere pretty face and a good-for-nothing. 💥💥 As her divine body gradually awakens, she repays those who humiliated her a hundredfold.

42. 42 特 The Peerless Agent Princess 特工皇妃世无双 Le Xi乐喜Ancient Romance443k WordsCompleted [Completed] The foremost female agent was carried in the womb into the Continent of Ying, then kept in a cage for three years. Fighting for her life in a desperate situation, she was blinded by poison before a young man came to her aid. They made a ten-year pact. The four kingdoms are plotting against Ying, and war could break out at any moment. They are about to converge in the relentless torrent of history. Watch them test their mettle, mend the rift in the heavens, save their country from per 3Reads—Score—14d adds
43. 43 杀 A Killer Transmigrates to Ancient Times and Turns a Small Island into a Pocket Dimension 杀手穿古代小岛变空间 Yu Jiatian羽佳田田Ancient Romance574k WordsCompleted This is not an AI-written novel. This is not an AI-written novel. This is not an AI-written novel. Important things must be said three times. Ling Yi, a renowned top assassin in the modern world, died in a conspiracy between the organization and the best friend she had trusted. Amid the deafening roar of an explosion, Ling Yi thought she was done for. But when she opened her eyes, she was alive again. The good news was that she had survived. The bad news was that she was in someone else's body. 810Reads7.5Score10314d adds

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    🔥Short and concise, only 200+ chapters, no romance. The female protagonist transmigrates to ancient times and becomes an assassin with unparalleled martial arts skills. She also owns her own private island and accidentally unlocks a spatial ability, allowing her to live a carefree life in ancient times.

44. 44 青 My Childhood Friend Is More Than an Assassin, and My Sweetheart Isn't a Prince 青梅不只是刺客，竹马他不是皇子 Red Poria红茯Ancient Romance356k WordsCompleted Shen Wenxi was used as a pawn by her enemies throughout her previous life. She was both the assassin White Owl and the Valley Lord of Cloudmist Valley, who commanded a private army. Reborn, she kept her Valley Lord secret identity carefully hidden as she set out to find her fiancé and take her revenge. Yang Ce disguised himself as the ailing, short-lived Ninth Prince to stay alive, while also serving as the mysterious and highly favored War God, Lord Yannan. As he lay dying, he learned that his 9Reads—Score—14d adds

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    She's the kind of person who annihilates entire families with a swift and decisive strike! The female lead is the Valley Master of Cloud Mist Valley, a descendant of a military family, who became an assassin but secretly commands 80,000 private soldiers and has established the world's premier escort agency, Red Mansion! Reborn into an enemy of the royal family! She and the male lead are childhood sweethearts and betrothed who were separated. After their double rebirth, the male lead forcefully pursues her…!!

45. 45 救 Redemption? No! The Unhinged Heroine Only Wants Credit for Helping the Dragon Throne 救赎？不！疯批女主只要从龙功 Yu Jiudeng虞九灯Ancient Romance707k WordsCompleted Features a narrated audiobook version. [Female Disguise + Career-Focused Heroine + Reborn Romance-Focused Male Lead + Ancient-to-Ancient] The Calamity Emperor tells the story of a young man whose legs are broken, taking him from limitless glory to a life of abuse at everyone’s hands. Through endless hardship, he murders his father and younger brother and unifies a land torn apart by chaos in a tale of revenge. The story was nothing new, but Wen Muci loved it. She loved the proud, bright, gentle 7.4kReads9.3Score1k14d adds

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    They don't fight as soon as they meet.

46. 46 太 Crown Prince, Open Up! It’s the Princess 太子开门，我是公主 Book-Loving Bombshell爱学习的辣妹Ancient Romance499k WordsCompleted Qi Jian, the ace assassin of the quick transmigration bureau, is forced into retirement for doing too well at her job. The System lags, and she only catches: “Target… 100… retire.” Qi Jian: “Got it. I just need to kill 100 people.” By the time the System finishes loading, she has assassinated the Crown Prince of the Yang Kingdom countless times. As for her actual target… The seemingly innocent but secretly ruthless Crown Prince is staring at her like she’s insane. System: “Stop!! You’re supposed 1.2kReads8.8Score20114d adds

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    The male and female leads' first meeting is an assassination attempt. Later, the mission is changed to involve the female lead winning over the male lead, which puts the female lead in a very difficult position, requiring her to put on various acting maneuvers.

47. 47 花 The Courtesan's Blade, the Prince's Waist 花魁的刀，王爷的腰 Totally Bewitched可迷可迷了Ancient Romance758k WordsCompleted [A short drama and comic adaptation with the same title are now available] [Secret Identities / Devoted to Each Other / Happy Ending / Scheming Prince x Cold, Elegant Pavilion Master] Sworn enemies become spouses, uncovering each other's secret identities and flirting their way into a sweet romance! The Prince of Lingyuan x the Azure Bone Sect: a carefully orchestrated descent into madness. She is the mysterious master of the Pig Bone Pavilion, as well as the most famous courtesan in the capita 9.6kReads9.0Score1.2k14d adds

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    She was a ruthless assassin who entered the palace seeking revenge. Spending her days and nights with the emperor, her cold heart was warmed by love, and her revenge plan completely went astray.

48. 48 惊 What?! I've Become My Idol's Child 惊！我成了我担的孩子 Yu Ningbing玉凝冰Ancient Romance630k WordsCompleted [Mystery and crime-solving + rekindled romance + two powerful, devoted leads + sweet romance and a happy ending + father-son bonds + exhilarating wuxia] Ye Fuyao is the only male outer disciple in his sect, and the one nobody takes seriously. He’s bad at martial arts and not exactly the sharpest tool in the shed. Then a dream-come-true protagonist’s script falls right into his lap, and he becomes the beloved son of the idol he’s admired since childhood. Just like that, he lands a life of easy wi 984Reads8.2Score10114d adds

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    The female lead is the best martial artist in the world, and her first meeting with the male lead is a martial arts contest.

49. 49 随 Portable Medical System: The Divine Doctor Consort Rules the World 随身医疗系统：医妃权倾天下 A Little Yanruo一只焱若Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Also known as: The Killer and Poison Doctor Princess, Transmigrating with Explosives and a Pistol [Female lead is a special agent and assassin, and always gets even]+ [Devoted couple, domineering prince dotes on her]+ [Transmigration, space, medicine, political intrigue]+ [Passionate, independent] A modern special-agent assassin transmigrates to ancient times with explosives and a pistol. She has a medical space and unmatched skill in both medicine and poison. Beautiful and bold, she meets a do 3.8kReads9.2Score53314d adds

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    "The Princess with a Gun in Her Left Hand and Explosives in Her Right, Goes on a Killing Spree!" 🤩 I was absolutely thrilled reading it! The female lead, Xiao Lanruo, was originally a modern-day special agent and assassin who transmigrated to ancient times with explosives and a pistol. She found herself in grave danger the moment she opened her eyes, but what was that to her? Using her exceptional skills from her past life, she easily escaped danger. Not only that, she also possessed an incredibly powerful medical space, making her a master of both medicine and poison—practically a walking "cheat code." The male lead is a domineering and cold-faced prince. Initially, the two disliked each other, creating a tense atmosphere. But as the story progresses, the cold-faced prince is captivated by the female lead's charm, embarking on a super sweet pursuit of her. From initially being aloof to later becoming clingy, this contrast was so endearing! 💘 The plot of the novel is also incredibly exciting! The female protagonist, with her modern knowledge and advanced weapons, wreaks havoc in ancient times. Whether dealing with treacherous villains or facing power struggles in the court, she handles everything with ease. With a gun in her left hand and explosives in her right, she defeats her enemies in a spectacular fashion, making the audience's blood boil and exhilarated.

50. 50 农 The Farmer's Foolish Daughter 农家傻女 A Poem in Half a Step半步成诗Ancient Romance5.4M WordsCompleted A top assassin dies after being betrayed, only to open her eyes in the body of an eight-year-old girl. Burdened with an enormous debt for her indenture and barely getting enough to eat, she faces another disaster when her vile grandparents drive her family out of the house to fulfill her second uncle's dream of becoming an official. With two roofless shacks and two acres of wasteland, all eight of them struggle to survive. Luckily, she has a magical pocket dimension. With this space at my comman 10.8kReads8.8Score1.2k14d adds

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