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1. 151 骄 Proud Flame Spirit Demon 骄焰灵妖 Burning Fragrance Ballad燃馨谣Two Male Leads943k WordsOngoing During a thunderstorm, a baby fell from the sky and landed at the Lingyun Mountain Sect. He had a unique constitution and a lively, cheerful personality. No matter how skilled he was, he loved playing the hero and throwing himself into danger. Fortunately, he had a senior brother with immense spiritual power and cultivation, who could always help him escape trouble. After one remarkable encounter after another, he was forced to confirm his true identity. He grew stronger and stronger, while misu 55Reads—Score—Shelves
2. 152 唯 You Were the Only One I Chose 唯独选中你 Burning Fragrance Ballad燃馨谣Modern Romance84k WordsOngoing A wealthy CEO meets a lively, fun-loving young master, but only because the latter has been hired as a playmate for his flirtatious younger sister. To help his uncle’s company grow, he is forced to take the job. He never expected the girl to have a handsome, sharp-witted older brother... Their meeting turns into love, and the whole thing is so much fun, completely beyond his expectations! Is it because he doesn’t trust women, so he trusts men more?! That’s right, you’re the one fate has chosen f 95Reads—Score—Shelves
3. 153 全 The Entire Universe Is a Hallucination Only I Can See 全宇宙都是我一个人的幻觉 No Future, Living in the Past Forever没有未来一直活着过去Sci-Fi & Apocalypse1.7M WordsOngoing This book's style: an unconventional god-abandoning story, resistance to the rules of the entire universe, imagination unleashed by awakening in a virtual world, godlike access to consciousness, no saintly protagonist, ruthless and decisive action, cold political maneuvering, chilling details that reward close thought, everyday urban suspense, awakened ones at odds with the world order, no System or cheats, a long-running ensemble chess game, an uplifting core, an expansive world, growth through 13Reads—Score—Shelves

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   A masterpiece among masterpieces of suspense and mind-bending fiction! Without a doubt!! The world-building and imagination reach the limits of the universe. ₍˄·͈༝·͈˄*₎◞ ̑̑ But when he perfected the world, he discovered that everyone was like a programmed puppet, only obedient to him. A blueprint labeled "Experimental Subject Jia Zhen, Reboot Recommended" hides the most terrifying truth of this world. Everyone in this world except me is an NPC. In fact, I am an NPC myself, or rather, we are each other's NPCs. Their behavior is pre-programmed; encountering incomprehensible logical conflicts causes pauses, after which the system automatically resets the logic. Logic itself is a program; those whose programs are flawed and illogical are identified as mentally ill by the system. It turns out, the entire universe was just my illusion. [Heart][Heart][Request for more updates][Request for more updates][Request for attention][Request for attention][Bump][Bump]

4. 154 仙 Immortal’s Hand on My Crown: I Break Through Even While Lying Down 仙人抚顶：我躺着都能突破 Jumping Clown Dark Soy Sauce跳梁老抽Eastern Fantasy1.3M WordsCompleted Does the path to immortality mean you have to sever all attachments and give up love? Does cultivation mean you have to let the whole world down? After Lin Feiyu was hit by a dump truck, a mysterious stroke of fortune chose him and sent him to the final era of the cultivation world. He didn’t need to cultivate: simply staying alive raised his realm, though the time required to break through doubled with each advancement. He thought fate had granted him a priceless opportunity, but he had no idea 183Reads—Score—Shelves
5. 155 写 I Wrote a Fairy Tale and Forged the Twilight of the Gods 写个童话，铸成诸神黄昏 Milk Tea Cats and Dogs奶茶猫狗Mystery1.1M WordsOngoing One day, countless [Gates] suddenly appeared across the world. At the same time, a power known as [Truth] began to echo through the human realm. Some awakened the Truth of Isaac Newton, father of mechanics, and learned the sky-rending magic of manipulating gravity. Some awakened the Truth of J. Robert Oppenheimer, the nuclear bomb demon, and could turn an entire city to lifeless ruins with a wave of their hand. Some awakened the Truth of Li Bai, the immortal banished from heaven, and could d 61.6kReads9.3Score5kShelves

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   Want to know what happens next? Great, keep reading! What do you want to guess? Hehe!

6. 156 看 A Visit... 看望…… Burning Fragrance Ballad燃馨谣6k WordsCompleted A Visit... 23Reads—Score—Shelves
7. 157 逆 Heaven-Defying Demon Mirror 逆天魔镜 Baili, God of Wind风神百里Eastern Fantasy325k WordsCompleted [No transmigration, no System, ruthless and decisive] Zhong Li, a descendant of Zhong Kui, is framed and turned into a corpse puppet. After his bloodline awakens and activates a magic mirror, he rises from the Ashen Lands of the Demon Realm and carves a path through the worlds of immortals and demons... [Demonic world, survival of the fittest, brutally frank, demonic cultivation, immortal cultivation, the Immortal Way, golden finger magic mirror, golden finger, a world-shaking scheme, all-out co 9Reads—Score—Shelves

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   A chaotic battle rages across eight directions, each a cunning individual with their own hidden agendas. Zhongli, a descendant of Zhong Kui, born in the Demon Realm, is betrayed and forced into corpse-making. His bloodline awakens, activating the Demon Mirror and embarking on a path of defying fate, traversing both the immortal and demonic realms! (From "The Demon Mirror Against Heaven")

8. 158 全 The All-Around Scumbag 全能渣男 Burning Fragrance Ballad燃馨谣Modern Romance98k WordsOngoing What defines a scumbag? He’s more capable and talented than the average man, with abilities beyond what most people can imagine. His own skills could easily provide a comfortable, prosperous life, but then there’s his younger sister, who’s a complete spendthrift… Somehow, she always manages to make him poor again. Now he’s taken on another job. Based on his past experience, it looks like an easy one, but in practice… one unexpected complication follows another. His employer demands success and n 162Reads—Score—Shelves
9. 159 A The Age of AI: Searching for the Invisible Man AI时代：寻找隐身人 Watermelon Stewed in Rock Sugar冰糖镇西瓜Sci-Fi & Apocalypse377k WordsOngoing As the age of intelligence dawned, every human action became network data. But there are people who appear as blank spaces online. They are known as the Invisible. This is a story about “being seen.” When all-seeing eyes watch you wherever you go, when every breath is recorded and analyzed, when every aspect of your life is arranged to be perfectly comfortable, how will you choose? —Reads6.9Score—Shelves

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   Set against the backdrop of a technological apocalypse, this book focuses on the impact of AI and big data on human society. Through the main storyline of "shadow humans," it depicts humanity's survival and resistance under data surveillance. The protagonist is highly intelligent, the intense power struggles are brimming with tension, the story is purely plot-driven with no romantic subplots, and it features sound logic and frequent plot twists, making it suitable for readers who enjoy hard science fiction and thought-provoking themes.

10. 160 异 A Long Journey in Another World 异界旅途漫漫 The Mountain Moon Knows Not of You山月不知君Eastern Fantasy1.0M WordsOngoing [No System + Original Story + Ensemble Cast + No Brain-Dead Characters + Fast-Paced + Pure Romance] I’m dedicated to creating a different kind of world and bringing everyone a fresh new thrill, along with a more realistic experience! The rain fell without letup, day after gloomy day. Beneath the curtain of rain... Travelers from another world, I’d like you to finish this terrible game of chess for me. Anyone can be a chess piece, anyone can be sacrificed. All living beings are players in this ga 5.8kReads—Score325Shelves

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    The plot is amazing! Absolutely breathtaking! If you don't like it, I'll eat my words! Every beginning and character introduction is intricately connected by a powerful causal system. I'm recommending this isekai novel to everyone—it's incredibly good, with a thrilling plot, logically sound plot twists, and exquisite aesthetics. It's definitely the most worthwhile novel to read this year.

11. 161 羽 Ascension, Yet No Immortality 羽化非仙 Tangtang Doesn't Sleep糖糖不睡觉Xianxia736k WordsOngoing [No System, no golden finger, no harem, not a transmigration story] [There is no sect competition, and yet it is the truest sect competition of all: the losers will see their lives, sects, traditions, and even their entire races erased.] The righteous path is not as bright and noble as it appears; The demonic path is not as cruel and bloodthirsty as it is portrayed; But evil cultivators are even more wicked than anyone could imagine. Here, there is love that spans ten thousand years, hatred that 5kReads—Score610Shelves

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    A mortal's life, from birth to old age, sickness, and death, culminating in reincarnation, is a path with a beginning and an end. But once one cultivates immortality, capable of flying through the heavens and escaping the earth, moving mountains and filling seas, the greater the karmic entanglements, the more the cyclical nature of reincarnation becomes, in fact, a distant dream. [Top Post]

12. 162 大 The Benevolent Ancestor of the Tang Dynasty 【大唐仁祖】 Tang Renzu of the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors三皇五帝唐仁祖Historical973k WordsCompleted [Golden Finger] [Transmigration] [Li Ke] [Political Intrigue] [History] From the start, he transmigrates into Li Ke. Facing certain death, he uses Li Shimin as a chess piece and goes head-to-head with the Changsun clan and the Guanlong aristocratic families, deftly resolving the struggle over the crown prince's succession. From the start, he is trapped in a dead end: Changsun Wuji has already begun plotting to frame him, and the deadly purge of Zhenguan Year 17 is less than six years away. He 5.6kReads—Score492Shelves

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    Use your brain! This novel is of such high quality as a historical romance or a serious drama, with the potential to become a classic. If it were adapted into a TV series, no other novel could surpass it! This novel is high-quality, intelligent, not mindless, logically sound, and features brilliantly portrayed characters! "Emperor Renzu of Tang" is a nearly one-million-word novel that will be completed in mid-September, with all foreshadowing resolved, all plot holes filled, and no disappointing ending. I recommend reading the comments section of the last chapter first, where the author summarizes the entire novel, which will aid your reading. The author's writing style, word choice, plot structure, imperial strategies, political maneuvering, emotional nuances, military warfare, court intrigue, and governance are all top-notch. His writing is astonishing, his scope grand, his themes lofty, his thoughts profound, his knowledge solid, his cultural background deep, and his political maneuvering superb. If you don't like it after reading it, you can slap me!

13. 163 直 Livestream: Teaching Kids to Write Essays and Be Good People 直播：教孩子写作文，学做人 Ouyang Miguo欧阳米果235k WordsCompleted Writing compositions is easy! This book shows parents how to guide their children in writing and in learning how to be good people. Drawing on traditional Chinese thought, it explores methods and techniques for parent-child education. 59Reads—Score101Shelves

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    Enhance cognition and solve real-world problems

14. 164 她 Her Love Is a Deadly Game That Destroys the Heart 她的爱情是杀人诛心的局 Zhu Fu朱扶Modern Romance219k WordsCompleted He's a business tycoon and a mercenary king. She's a poor orphan and a hardworking prodigy. Their worlds should never have crossed, yet fate, or a conspiracy, brought them together. He recognized her at first sight as the daughter of his enemy and deliberately kept her close to draw the enemy out. She knew nothing, and the high-paying job he offered was too hard to give up when she was struggling to make ends meet. He used her to escape the forces controlling him from behind the scenes. She fe 9Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A masterpiece! A veritable manual for world domination! A must-read for ambitious individuals! The bloody path of a family to the pinnacle of power, a tale of intrigue and power struggles, love and hate, where humanity is merely a tool to be exploited and human life is treated like dirt. Based on true events, this two-part series totals 600,000 words and is now complete. It is mind-blowing yet incredibly realistic.

15. 165 华 Song of Hua Xu: Moon Over Jiangnan 华胥引：江南月 Yinweizi隐微子Historical181k WordsCompleted Huaxu is a dream. The world is full of beauty, love and hate entwined, and the lovesick and lovelorn are admired by all. Yet none can withstand the passing years, and flowers bloom only briefly. I often revisit the dream of the Red Chamber, admiring Cao Xueqin’s brilliance and regretting that he could not finish his work. Now I wish to imitate his approach and write a book as a warning to those who come after, hence this introduction. As for the words “Jiangnan,” I chose them because it is the h 106Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The author is posting a recommendation! Please read their article; it's full of subtle clues and hints, and the main layout is key!

16. 166 业 The Scales of Karma 业之秤 Tangtang Doesn't Sleep糖糖不睡觉23k WordsCompleted The Scales of Sin 409Reads—Score—Shelves
17. 167 雪 Life-and-Death Gambit in the Snowlands 雪域生死局 Trusted Washlet心腹大浣Mystery1.4M WordsOngoing [Chinese Folk Horror + Gods and Ghosts + Folk Legends + Secret-Realm Exploration + Mystery and Deduction + Strong Allies] At an antique fair in Lhasa, I stumbled upon an ancient Tibetan stone tablet. Curious about its contents, I accepted an invitation to join a merchant named Lao Gun and the team he had assembled to search for goods. Together, we ventured deep into the barren mountains of northern Tibet to investigate an ancient temple. I never expected the old temple to conceal such mysteries. 7.9kReads8.6Score1.2kShelves

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    The protagonist is unexpectedly drawn into a shocking situation. The brothers share a deep bond, go through thick and thin together, and prove that good will prevail over evil. Let's see who will emerge victorious in the end!

18. 168 群 When Dragons Have No Leader 群龙无首 Zhu Fu朱扶Modern Romance429k WordsCompleted A manual for men who want to rule the world, essential reading for ambitious schemers. Lin Yuefeng had no parents and was born in a laboratory, the product of a genetic engineering experiment. As a child, he was adopted by a wealthy family and groomed to represent the interests of the elite, doing their dirty work and hard labor. Charming and dashing on the outside, he was ruthless and calculating within. Once he had grown powerful enough, he set out to break free from the forces controlling him —Reads—Score—Shelves
19. 169 仙 The Immortal World's Idol 仙界的爱豆 Tangtang Doesn't Sleep糖糖不睡觉9k WordsCompleted The Idol of the Immortal Realm 281Reads—Score—Shelves
20. 170 光 All Beings Beneath the Light 光遇众生 The Quiet Duke静谧的公爵Anime Fanfiction976k WordsOngoing Adventure + high-IQ showdowns + suspicious, scheming characters + no female lead + ensemble cast + slow pace + revelations about the world’s truth, layer by layer (A Sky: Children of the Light fanfiction) After transmigrating into the world of Sky: Children of the Light, the Duke becomes a Light Child manipulated by the ancestors. “Go make an offering,” they say. “It is your supreme glory.” He believes them and fights his way forward with his companions, only to discover the horrifying truth aft 157Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Let's get mind-bending! The protagonist is a suspicious 'political machine,' and every breakthrough he makes isn't through sudden enlightenment, but through calculation, betrayal, and ruthless maneuvering. Watching him navigate the complexities of various factions, even scheming against his own people, is more thrilling than watching a cool action movie. The plot twists and turns layer by layer; what you think is the first layer is actually the fifth. It broadens our perspective to: true power lies in understanding and utilizing the rules of the world, even... Reconstructing them.

21. 171 言 Words That Never Miss 言出次随 Tangtang Doesn't Sleep糖糖不睡觉37k WordsCompleted Say it, and it happens next time 863Reads—Score—Shelves
22. 172 默 The Silent Century 默声世纪 Outrunning the Old Lobster跑赢老龙虾Urban316k WordsOngoing 12Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This book's combination of a highly intelligent ensemble cast, time travel, and voice manipulation is truly novel, completely breaking away from the usual formula. The early dual-narrative structure is clear, with the main characters sensing each other across time and space through sound, joining forces with their best friends and the Three Spiritual Flowers to fight the villains. The later time travel, powerful alliances, and ultimate showdown create an incredibly exciting plot, with foreshadowing and twists building layer by layer, making for a completely immersive and immersive reading experience! Author @ maintains a superb pacing, delivering both thrilling action sequences and heartwarming, touching moments. The characters are meticulously crafted, all intelligent and vividly portrayed, avoiding stereotypical good and bad characters. Highly recommended!

23. 173 思 Nest of Thoughts 思窝 Wen Huanzhang温焕章Sci-Fi & Apocalypse175k WordsOngoing As fake data on the internet spiraled out of control, a phenomenon in which bad money drove out good spread like cancer across major online platforms, spilling from the virtual world into the real one. When things reach an extreme, they must turn around. As the pendulum of history changed direction, the GeoNet, blending the virtual and the real, came into being and opened a new chapter in the age… This book portrays the vision of the creators of Siwo for the future. 11Reads—Score—Shelves

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    From a philosophical and humanistic perspective, this analysis examines the socioeconomic underclass in the internet age.

24. 174 双 A Blood-Soaked Reckoning: Twin Sisters Return for Vengeance 【血色满门】双生姐妹踏血归来 Xiao Xiao Ran Zi萧萧然子Ancient Romance601k WordsOngoing An entire family of loyal officials is framed, and a century-old marquis’s estate is turned into a living hell. Twin sisters plunge from a cliff into the water, surviving against all odds. Once cherished young ladies who lived behind closed doors, they now tread a thorny path through the world. One struggles to survive on a sheer cliff, honing her edge; the other wanders in a foreign land, maneuvering at every turn. The court is rife with deceit and schemes, while the martial world flashes with 1.9kReads6.6Score209Shelves

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    A masterful plot! A mind-blowing read! Highly recommend "Bloodstained Family," a historical revenge novel that takes political intrigue and scheming to the extreme! A family is brutally wiped out overnight, with twin sisters escaping death. No reckless bravado, no overpowered abilities, just meticulous planning and layered schemes. They gather evidence in the shadows while outwardly maneuvering against their enemies. Human nature is unpredictable, traps are intricately linked, and every step is a gamble. The enemies are treacherous and cunning, their schemes endless, but the sisters are one step ahead, using their wits to break the deadlock and avenge their blood feud. The entire novel is a game of strategy and tug-of-war, with constant plot twists and turns. The characters are intelligent throughout, without any simplistic romance or scheming. If you enjoy books with intricate plots and elaborate schemes, revenge and political intrigue, don't miss this one!

25. 175 重 Reborn, I Won't Be a Beast of Burden Again. This Time, I'll Marry the Right Man 重活一世，不做牛马嫁对人 Shining Like a Goshawk熠熠似苍鹰Modern Romance1.5M WordsOngoing (Everyone, the fresh rating is out. It will slowly rise.) Main characters: Xiao Mandong, Lu Jianguo Xiao Mandong was reborn, returning to the sixteenth day after her marriage to Lu Jianguo. In her previous life, she bore Lu Jianguo's children, cared for his parents in their old age, and saw them through to the end. Only on her deathbed did she learn that the twins she had raised with such painstaking care were actually her widowed sister-in-law's children. In truth, she had given birth to only o 83.1kReads8.5Score5.8kShelves

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    I stumbled upon a promising new book, "Bloodstained Family," which gets more and more addictive the more you read! A family is brutally wiped out, and twin sisters struggle for survival. The plot twists and turns, the forced marriage element is incredibly suspenseful, and the characters' inner thoughts are well-developed. The atmosphere of political intrigue and revenge is palpable. Fans of historical revenge novels should definitely check it out!

26. 176 我 The Savings System Summoned Me to Another World to Become a Rich Woman 我被存钱系统召唤到异世界当富婆 The Green of Green Gables绿山墙的绿色Modern Romance935k WordsOngoing [Travel Between Two Worlds] + [Modern-Day Fantasy] + [System] + [Farming] + [No Romance] + [Food Business] + [Livestream] + [Building Wealth] + [Infrastructure] + [Redemption] Other people's Systems shower their Hosts with money and perks. Mine is all about being broke, forcing me to make money through street vending and hand over every last cent. I make a million a day Livestreaming skewers made with handsome men from the mall, only for the System to order me to turn off tips. I have to build 1.2kReads—Score103Shelves

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    The female protagonist is orchestrated by her system.

27. 177 虎 Tiger's Roar Over the Sea of Clouds: Starting with Military Discharge 虎啸云海从转业开始 The Zhu Clan's Spring and Autumn朱氏春秋Urban2.2M WordsCompleted Lin Haoyu leaves the military as a senior colonel and enters local government, rising from county magistrate to a powerful official in charge of an entire region. His wife, Su Mengyao, heads a Fortune 500 company. His younger sister, Lin Xiaowan, quietly supports her brother's political career, while his older brother, Lin Yu, is fiercely protective of her. Their background is enough to leave people speechless. I hope you’ll enjoy my new book. 16kReads8.1Score1.7kShelves

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    You should check out those two novels about officialdom and power struggles.

28. 178 官 Soaring Through Officialdom: From Township to the Summit of Power 官途腾龙从乡镇到权利巅峰 The Zhu Clan's Spring and Autumn朱氏春秋Urban984k WordsCompleted After Chen Linhai passes the civil service exam, his girlfriend betrays him and a powerful family uses its influence to take his position. He keeps his illustrious family background hidden and starts out at the grassroots level in a township. Staying true to his original ideals and relying on exceptional ability, he overcomes one crisis after another and rises through the ranks to the pinnacle of power. Along the way, he uncovers the mystery of his birth and fulfills his ambitions and purpose in 6.5kReads7.2Score666Shelves
29. 179 重 Back on the Day of the Marriage Swap, I Choose to Marry the Comatose Prince 重回换亲日，我选嫁给植物人王爷 One Zi一个子Ancient Romance1.5M WordsOngoing [Reborn, mother-daughter rivalry, marriage first and love later] In her previous life, Bai Xiyue refused to switch marriages and get in the way of her elder sister, making herself her mother’s enemy. To punish her, her elder sister seduced her husband and slept in her marital bed, leaving him to neglect her until she became a laughingstock at the Third Prince’s residence. Her mother resented her for being ungrateful and refused to prepare a dowry. In the end, to silence her for good, she tricked 56kReads8.5Score2.1kShelves
30. 180 三 Three-Line Cycle: Reversing Course Westward 三线轮回：逆骨西行 Wolf's-Tail Fern狼尾蕨Mystery175k WordsCompleted A mysterious letter drags me into a deadly game spanning centuries! In the modern-day snowfields, I face evil spirits. Amid the flames of war in the Republic of China era, I save our ancestors. In the hidden palace chambers of the Ming dynasty, I uncover the secrets of the Jianwen Emperor... Piao Zhixuan and I battle across time, unlock the bronze mirror’s seal, and fight an evil spirit a thousand years old. Family destiny, duty to our country, and bonds forged through life and death knot togeth 125Reads8.3Score—Shelves

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    How long does a game of strategy take? Ten years? Twenty years? Or even a hundred? Watch the ultimate version of "The Game Within a Game"! Absolutely high twists and turns, high IQ level!

31. 181 说 It Was Supposed to Be a Contract Marriage, So Why Did You Fall for Me? 说好的契约婚姻，为何你又动心 momocaModern Romance535k WordsCompleted [Resilient, Pure-Hearted College Student VS Dark, Ruthless Underworld Heir] [Ensemble Cast + Eight-Year Age Gap + Fatherly Male Lead + Love Grows Over Time + Both Pure + Alpha Male Lead + Sizzling Chemistry + Flirtatious and Devoted Husband + Revenge + Business Warfare] Chen Jiayi, a college student, has just graduated and found a new romance. Just as her brand-new life is about to begin, she returns from her graduation trip and learns that, as her parents wish, she is to marry a man eight years 37Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is an ensemble piece. The main plot revolves around a marriage of convenience that blossoms into love, while the subplot involves a gangster's illegitimate son seeking revenge. It's a heartwarming love story where a vengeful Scorpio man meets a naive, cheerful, and passionate Pisces woman (the female lead isn't a naive or innocent character). The revenge plot is quite gory (everyone, regardless of gender, is ruthless; any idiot will die), so I wouldn't recommend it if you don't like that kind of thing. [Smile]

32. 182 大 The Iron-Boned Ming, Zhu Qizhen the Fortress Emperor 大明硬骨头，堡宗朱祁镇 Book Silkworm书蚕虫Historical204k WordsOngoing [No System, no golden finger, no overpowered protagonist, no crushing everyone with brute force] On the eve of the Tumu Crisis, he transmigrates as Zhu Qizhen and is emperor for just one day. Why did Zhu Qizhen clear Wang Zhen's name? Was the Zhu Qizhen who returned to power in history really the same man? Did the Ming dynasty truly begin its decline with him? Of the sixteen Ming emperors, how many met a clear-cut end? He must survive first. Only then can he think about anything else. With three 1.1kReads—Score117Shelves

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    No system, no cheat codes, no overpowered protagonist. On the night of Tumu Fortress, he transmigrated, only to discover a paradox: how did Zhu Qizhen die at Tumu Fortress? Zhu Qizhen struggled to survive in the northern deserts, while Zhu Qiyu desperately held on to the Ming Dynasty. Two parallel storylines, one overt, one covert. This is the Ming Dynasty's toughest bone, its coldest blade. …

33. 183 沈 Shen Meizhuang Reborn: Fragrant on the Branch, Unbowed by the Northern Wind 沈眉庄重生：枝头抱香，不落北风 Little Lazy Won't Admit to Being Crispy小懒不认酥Female-Channel Fanfiction222k WordsOngoing In her previous life, Shen Meizhuang, the legitimate daughter of the Deputy Commander of Jizhou, trusted the favor bestowed on the Green Chrysanthemum of the imperial palace. In return, she was framed for a false pregnancy, confined, and stripped of her influence. She mistook for a friend the timid girl who called her "Sister." On the night she went into labor, a cruel message triggered a hemorrhage that would not stop. As she breathed her last, she was still clutching Wen Shichu's sleeve. When 77Reads—Score113Shelves

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    A masterful scheme! A madcap scheme! It'll definitely give you a brain teaser! 🔥 "[Bloodstained Family] Twin Sisters Return Amidst Bloodshed" is an absolute masterpiece of political intrigue in the ancient Chinese setting! Behind the tragic "bloodstained family" incident lies a brilliant game of power, with twin sisters staging a marriage in place of their husbands. Every move is meticulously planned, and the intricately linked plot twists will leave you breathless! For readers who want to see sisters return amidst bloodshed and outwit the powerful figures in the inner palace, don't miss this ongoing masterpiece! 🧠⚔️ #Scheme! Madcap scheme! It'll give you a brain teaser!

34. 184 诀 The Dao-Cutting Art 诀天道 Yue Xin Hengtian月信恒天Eastern Fantasy1.2M WordsOngoing (No mindless protagonist, no clichéd plot, a cunning lead, fully realized characters, no System, twin swords) The twin swords ring out, cleaving the heavens. Let souls be severed and bones torn out as you will. The world shall know no more bloody storms. I am both demon and god! With everything shattered, can it be made whole again? Faced with the shackles of fate, he will cut them apart with his twin swords! The gods and demons wage war for a hundred years. The Heavenly Dao is merciless, treati 3.2kReads—Score261Shelves

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    Don't be fooled by the title, this book is truly different! The male protagonist doesn't rely on any cheat codes, but on his shrewdness in calculating people's hearts and a pair of swords that can kill anything. If gods and demons want to fight, he will slay them; if the Heavenly Dao wants to lock, he will sever it. It's so satisfying that I stomped my feet!

35. 185 天 Heaven’s Aid 天之佐 The Robin Who Can't Outlaugh Anyone笑不穿的知更鸟Urban566k WordsOngoing [Sci-Fi] [Urban] [Martial Combat] [Wits and Strategy] [Teamwork] [Comedy] [Lighthearted] [Underdog] [Awakening] [Superhumans] [Ensemble Cast] Lan Tianzuo is an ordinary high school student. He never expected to get caught up in a conflict between superhumans before the college entrance exams, or to discover by chance that he had two souls in one body, along with supernatural abilities like blood replication and blood-based healing. In an instant, he went from being a good-for-nothing to ascendin 392Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Crazy planning

36. 186 不 The Undying Starveling 不死饿殍 Yu Jinhe余瑾和Eastern Fantasy996k WordsOngoing Tomato Original: They all call me Shen Qianqiu, or the Undying Wretch. I survived the meat hooks used to butcher people for food, weathered the storms of the Tang and Song dynasties, and witnessed the flames of war under the Yuan and Ming... I have walked this mortal world for a thousand years. “They ate me for a thousand years. At last, they ate me into a god.” 3.3kReads—Score260Shelves

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    It encompasses fantasy, alternate history, suspense, martial arts, and survival genres, with each chapter focusing on a different aspect. This chapter features the collection of karmic debts and the suspense of the Dragon-Suppressing Nail; the next chapter might depict the Northern Expedition battlefield or the exhumation of bones at Chenqiao. The plot is intricate, with deep foreshadowing and vivid characters—a must-read for those looking for something to read.

37. 187 暴 The Hot-Tempered Female Officer: Nobody Tells Me What to Do 暴躁女官差：谁都别教我做事 The World Is Too Boring世界太无聊Ancient Romance257k WordsOngoing The number “1” is one of the most fundamental and important numbers in human civilization. It is simple, yet carries profound philosophical meaning, mathematical value, and cultural symbolism. Ever since people learned to count in ancient times, “1” has represented “singularity,” “beginning,” “uniqueness,” and “existence.” Though it is only the first number in the sequence of natural numbers, it holds an irreplaceable place in mathematics, science, religion, literature, and everyday life. In fr —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The plot is full of twists and turns, involving the power struggles between multiple countries. The female lead rises to the top of power, and aside from being initially opposed and suppressed by the male lead (but in the end he also ends up working for her and serving as her subordinate, haha), it's incredibly exciting and addictive! It's a truly exhilarating read!

38. 188 羽 The Feathered People: Strange Tales of Ailao Mountain 羽人：哀牢诡事 Wolf's-Tail Fern狼尾蕨Mystery117k WordsCompleted Otherworldly powers × two male leads × ensemble cast × mystery and adventure. Strange incidents plague the Ailao Mountains. Wings appear on my back, an ancient secret erupts from Fuxian Lake, and a female streamer dies a bizarre death. The Wu Clan's vengeful spirits refuse to rest, the Feather Clan hunts them down to the last, and a divine tree connecting to the underworld emerges. From the very beginning, I had stepped into a dead end. 286Reads8.2Score—Shelves

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    Superpowers! Alien races! A world based on the Classic of Mountains and Seas! A supernatural suspense adventure novel that opens with explosions, hit-and-runs, murders, escapes, and lake explosions... The protagonist is drawn into a vortex of conspiracy, constantly setting up and dismantling schemes! Fortunately, he has his brothers by his side! Two male leads plus an ensemble cast, each character is very well-developed! Suspenseful, mind-bending, action-packed, and thrilling!

39. 189 末 Apocalypse: The Whole Company Denies the Existence of the 18th Floor 末世：全公司否认18楼存在 On Jiufeng Mountain九峰山上Sci-Fi & Apocalypse783k WordsCompleted [Apocalypse + No System + Reborn + Mystery + One Female Lead + Zombies + Hard Sci-Fi + No Mindless Decisions + Revenge] Reborn six hours before the apocalypse, Chu Yan has not only retained his memories of the future, but also mastered the ultimate secret of genetic evolution! He can become the most powerful god in the apocalypse! He frantically stockpiles supplies, builds weapons, modifies vehicles, and saves his parents, racing against time! He will kill his enemies with his own hands and turn 3.4kReads8.7Score284Shelves

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    This post-apocalyptic novel is unlike any other! The protagonist is reborn only to find the world has changed. The entire story is a high-IQ scheme, with suspense building from one plot point to another. There's no system or cheat code; the portrayal of human nature is incredibly realistic, making it increasingly addictive.

40. 190 开 From the Start, I Revealed the Achievements of Ancient Emperors and Stunned the Emperors 开局曝光古人皇功业，惊呆皇帝们 Trainee001练习生001Historical4.3M WordsOngoing [Historical retrospectives] + [a commoner's view of history] + [spoilers in the comments] + [emperors goofing around] + [A complete run-through of Chinese history from the Yan and Huang emperors, starting with the Shang] Chen Yong was hired to make a series of historical retrospectives. He planned to start with the Shang dynasty. To set his videos apart from the many others, he decided to follow standard historical methodology. Source priority: archaeological artifacts > official histories > 76kReads9.0Score5.3kShelves

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    This book will take you to the pinnacle of ancient political intrigue.

41. 191 给 The Ninth Book to Earn My Daughter’s Dowry 给女儿挣嫁的第9本书 Earning a Dowry for My Daughter给女儿挣嫁妆Eastern Fantasy1.3M WordsCompleted [Multiple Heroines]+ [Decisive and Ruthless]+ [Overpowered Power Fantasy] My master's wife passes her power on to me. My senior sister shares her cultivation with me whenever she completes a mission. The princess can accelerate my recovery. The empress... directly acknowledges me as her master... 4kReads7.2Score247Shelves

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    This novel is so interesting, brother, don't you want to come and take a look?

42. 192 我 I Became a Saint by Strategizing for the World 我靠布局天下成圣 H Darenh叨人Eastern Fantasy525k WordsOngoing Everyone around me is ruthless. Am I the only clown? No. You just haven't realized that the whole world is following my script! After transmigrating to a cultivation fantasy world, I became a lowly stable hand, surrounded by scheming cultivators and hypocritical prodigies. Everyone thinks I'm just a joker who cracks jokes and fools around, but they don't know: Why did that spirited Holy Son suddenly suffer a cultivation deviation? Because while he was in seclusion, I spent three days barking lik 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Strategy + Intrigue + Growth

43. 193 人 In the Name of the People: Ordered to Arrest Ding Yizhen from the Start 人民的名义：开局奉命抓捕丁义珍 Lord of the Southern Dipper南斗星君Male-Channel Fanfiction1.3M WordsCompleted He transmigrates into "In the Name of the People" and becomes a student at Handong University: Gao Yuliang's student, Qi Tongwei's junior, and a classmate of Zhong Xiaai, Hou Liangping, and Chen Hai! Just as Yuan Ze is complaining about how unfair it is and fretting over how he can possibly compare to the protagonist, he discovers that he has a photographic memory and the physique of a top soldier! If I can't compete with their connections, then I'll become my own connection! 3.1kReads5.5Score104Shelves
44. 194 妖 Monsters Eat Humans, I Eat Monsters, and Humans Eat Me 妖吃人，我吃妖，人吃我 Xiao Xiao Le啸啸乐Sci-Fi & Apocalypse103k WordsOngoing #End-of-the-World Counterattack# #Humans and Demons Coexist# #Dark Rules# “Humanity's safe zone countdown: 00:59 Ye Wujin has two choices: One: [Eat] Two: [Be eaten] Without hesitation, he chose the first and devoured the ‘girl’ in front of him. Black blood splattered across his teammates' stunned faces “You eat people?!” A teammate took half a step back. “No. I eat demons.” “But... but you're a demon yourself.” “No. I used to be human.” Ye Wujin opened that eerie mouth that had never belonged t —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    "If you like the 'survival of the fittest' feel of 'Ten Days', you definitely have to read this one! It's also about surviving in dire circumstances, but the protagonist can evolve by eating demons, and there's also the daily bickering between him and the demon inside him. The plot is more exciting, and the battle between humans and demons had my heart racing!"

45. 195 名 In the Name of the People: From the Start, I Challenge Everything, and Sha Ruijin Gives Up His Seat to Me 名义：开局较真，沙瑞金给我让位 Ao Fei Bing奥菲冰Male-Channel Fanfiction945k WordsCompleted The rating has only just been posted, so it's not high yet! Give it a chance. Urban politics + a rule-enforcing System + an iron fist of impartiality + procedural justice The bad news: I've become the nearly retired, powerless “number two” in Handong Province. The worse news: My opponents are all schemers. Gao Yuliang is plotting against me, and Qi Tongwei has his eyes on me. The good news: I have the [Fairness System] with me, and it specializes in dealing with anyone who refuses to play by the 34kReads6.5Score2.3kShelves
46. 196 资 The Capital Hunting Grounds: A Global Strategy 资本猎场之全球布局 The Boss, Shao Ye扛把子少枼Modern Romance6k WordsCompleted The Capital Hunting Ground: Global Expansion —Reads—Score—Shelves
47. 197 天 The Heavenly Dao Is a Chessboard: I Plot My Way to Immortality 天道为棋：我以谋略证不朽 Kichiro Kinoshita of Jianghuai City江淮市的木之下吉郎Historical126k WordsOngoing Gu Yunyi, a brilliant strategist from humble beginnings, serves the exiled Seventh Prince, helping him rise from a desperate borderland. He makes human nature his battlefield and the world his chessboard, devising ingenious plans and leaving nothing to chance. As he helps the Seventh Prince ascend the throne, Gu Yunyi gradually discovers that the fate of all things, the rise and fall of dynasties, and even the breakthroughs of martial arts masters are all controlled by a mysterious organization —Reads—Score—Shelves
48. 198 死 The Dead: Samsara Sacrifice Game 死者：轮回祭杀游戏 Listening to the Wind by the Water水边听风Mystery207k WordsCompleted [Twists and Deception + Squid Game + Class Division] (Short title: Dead Man's Game. A first full-length novel packed with thrilling battles of wits. Watch the protagonist turn the tables.) “How can there be fairness in the six paths of reincarnation? Ordinary people are nothing but playthings of the Grim Reaper. The end of life is set from birth, and death is already decided.” 8Reads—Score—Shelves

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49. 199 天 The Secret of Immortality: Breaking the Deadlock as a Grassroots Civil Servant 天机长生：从基层公务员开始破局 Writing in the Brothel勾栏码字Urban437k WordsCompleted Hell difficulty from the start! I refused to pick a side, so my superior kicked me down to the grassroots, ruining my prospects! Just as the petty schemers were celebrating, I unexpectedly awakened the [Liu Bowen Heavenly Secrets System]! Human nature? I see right through it! Conspiracies? They’re all part of my calculations! They think I’m a worthless pawn they can manipulate at will. Little do they know, I’ve already determined their fates through my calculations! “You have 24 hours left befor 1Reads—Score—Shelves
50. 200 神 Mythical Revival: I Can Prepare for the Future 神话复苏：我能提前布局未来 Earn Ten Thousand a Month by Writing开书月入过万Urban1.8M WordsCompleted [Mythology Revival + Post-Apocalypse + Decisive and Ruthless + Reborn + Invincible Protagonist] Mythology returns, and all living things evolve! Ancient myths return from the river of history, and legends of the past gradually become reality. Pei Jun is reborn! He seizes the initiative and makes his moves at a furious pace! He acquires the visualization scroll of the Sunset Drum: the Shakyamuni Longevity Visualization Method, forging a dazzling, exquisite Diamond Body! He claims the bloodstained 280Reads7.2Score137Shelves

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