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1. 251 长 Longevity: One Life from the Start, and All My Cultivation Depends on Laying Low 长生：开局一条命，修为全靠苟 Zhi Xiaoyuan致校原Eastern Fantasy1.0M WordsCompleted [Long-life cultivation, lighthearted and humorous] Everyone says that only by embarking on the path of cultivation can one ascend to the Dao and prove one's immortality. Yet in this vast world, not a single cultivator has ever been known to achieve eternal life. But Jiang Mu reached the end of the cultivation path on the very day he transmigrated: eternal life and immortality. Though born with terrible spiritual aptitude and unable to cultivate, his cultivation level increases with the passage o 14.4kReads8.5Score1.2kShelves
2. 252 长 Immortal Longevity Forges the Strongest Dao Foundation: I'm Invincible Among My Peers 长生铸最强道基，我同境界无敌 Half-Reliant on the System半靠系统Eastern Fantasy1.3M WordsCompleted A mortal’s path to immortality. No System. Decisive and ruthless. Invincible. The protagonist, Wu Ping, uses his longevity to hone every cultivation realm to its limits. Each time, he breaks through at the absolute limit, forging a path that cultivates both immortality and martial arts, and remains invincible all the way. Against enemies he’s certain to beat, he strikes hard and kills in one blow, never dragging things out. Against enemies he isn’t sure he can beat, he steers clear of danger and 698Reads6.8Score102Shelves
3. 253 当 When They Wanted to Turn Back, I Was Already Gone 当她们想回头时，我却早已不在 Xina Qixi Nai西奈栖息耐Urban460k WordsCompleted In his previous life, he was the youngest son of the prestigious Jiang family, lost as a child. After they found him, they never accepted him. No matter how hard Jiang He tried to please them, nothing worked. During a fire, his three older sisters abandoned him without hesitation, anxiously taking the fake young master away and leaving him to burn alive... In this life, Jiang He stops debasing himself by begging for the ridiculous, biased love of that family. He simply waits quietly until he com 10.4kReads8.6Score885Shelves
4. 254 执 Wielding My Sword to Slay Demons and Protect the World 执剑斩魔护苍生 Rock Candy Hammer冰糖锤子Eastern Fantasy1.3M WordsOngoing No System, invincible protagonist, traveling through the mortal world. A cultivation manual, a Green Snake Sword. In his previous life, he died peacefully at the age of ninety. In this life, he sets foot on the path of cultivation. A nine-tailed fox at his side, divine beasts following him, fiends bowing their heads. The City God bows and asks, “May I ask where you come from, Immortal?” He replies, “My name is Chong Yue. I’m just a mortal!” 1.8kReads8.1Score139Shelves

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   The story is logical and profound, depicting a seemingly unintentional but actually well-planned strategy to expand one's power in the fight against evil.

5. 255 向 Blossoming Where the Ice Lies 向冰封处绽放 Xiao Yu Wanjia晓豫万佳Urban356k WordsOngoing (Rising from the Bottom + Cross-Border Business Rivalry + Hard-Core Legal Drama) This novel is ideal for professionals and students in business, law, and the worlds of finance, investment banking, and consulting. It tells an idealistic yet realistic story about young people today and contemporary Chinese companies. The business rivalries and legal elements are highly technical, while the emotional relationships are restrained and true to life for adults. It may take some effort to get into, and —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   I sincerely recommend reading this new book for the following reasons: 1. Excellent writing; it's difficult to find fault with either the character development or the story's logic. 2. Profound themes; it tells the true story of Chinese enterprises in the process of globalization within the context of the Belt and Road Initiative. 3. Well-developed characters; whether protagonist, supporting character, or antagonist, everyone is intelligent, and their emotions align with the realistic logic of adults. 4. Realistic plot; it feels completely grounded in reality. Whether it's personal growth, corporate development, or even the concept of national strategy and corporate synergy, everything has a clear footing and conforms to realistic logic, standing up to scrutiny. This is because the author has a professional background as a core executive in a multinational corporation. 5. Highly professional; the novel's business battles, legal maneuvering, offshore finance, secondary markets, international relations, geopolitics, etc., Are all textbook-level (believe it or not, even experts in various fields would consider it excellent). I even believe this novel will become the new era's equivalent of "Like a Flowing River."

6. 256 强 The Campus Hottie I Forced to Love Me Was Bitter and Cold, So She Stopped Chasing Me After Being Reborn 强扭的校草酸又涩，重生她不追了 Dao Shangxie刀上邪Modern Romance300k WordsCompleted [Reborn + devoted one-on-one romance + both leads are pure and each other's first + a long road to winning her back] In her previous life, Su Jiani fell in love with the campus heartthrob at first sight. She pursued him for years without success, then resorted to despicable tactics to get pregnant and marry him. Knowing he didn't love her, she gradually lost hope. Reborn before the college entrance exams, she no longer clings to him for help with homework. She gets high marks, but doesn't apply 49.2kReads8.9Score3.8kShelves
7. 257 无 Infinite Upgrade System 无限升级系统 Godlike Notebook超神笔记本Eastern Fantasy6.3M WordsCompleted Yang Xu transmigrated with the [Unlimited Level-Up] cheat. One devastating strike, and instantly reaching Level 999 is no longer the limit! Resurrection, paralysis, and teleportation artifacts are all yours just by fighting monsters! Nine Suns Divine Skill, Six Meridians Divine Sword, and Demon-Seeded Dao Heart Skill: kill someone and they’ll drop! Divine maidens, holy maidens, and demonesses throw themselves into his arms, while Heavenly Emperors, gods, and Demon Emperors compete to become his 5.7kReads8.4Score687Shelves
8. 258 寒 Demon Slayer of the Frozen Abyss 寒渊诛魔 Awareness觉性Historical3.8M WordsCompleted I'm pleased to recommend my new book, Dustblade Suppresses the Palace Gate. Old friends and new, come join us in a world of wuxia, where the imperial court stands tall and the rivers and lakes stretch far and wide. Ordinary people lead extraordinary lives. They pursue vengeance and justice with abandon, and fight for their homeland and family. Each person pushes forward with all their might for the wishes they hold dear. 15.4kReads8.7Score1.3kShelves

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   Highly recommended, it's excellent.

9. 259 高 High Martial: My Brain Is Evolving at a Frenzied Pace 高武：我的大脑疯狂进化 Codonopsis-Stewed Chicken党参炖鸡Eastern Fantasy316k WordsCompleted The New Era is a new epoch, a new world. Portals to other dimensions have opened, spiritual qi revival has begun, and martial arts are flourishing. Evolvers are emerging, along with mysterious Elementalists. Ye Yang, a fifteen-year-old boy who transmigrated here, gains a golden finger that continually evolves his brain. Brain evolution, Rank 0: His overall physical abilities improve, his martial arts aptitude advances by leaps and bounds, and his comprehension rapidly increases. Brain evolution, 6kReads8.5Score405Shelves
10. 260 重 Reborn in 2006: I'm Going to Get Rich 重生2006我要暴富 Summit Capital山顶资本Urban535k WordsOngoing Heroes are as countless as carp crossing a river, and even the finest among them struggle to get by. But… I’ve got a cheat! [Reborn] + [System], [gold prospecting] + [stock trading] + [stone gambling] Want to learn the real secrets of this world? Come with me! The world’s richest person? They’re nothing in front of an immortal cultivator! Want to know the truth about the world? Start cultivating immortality! What do you do when the apocalypse hits? Hurry up and cultivate! Don’t come chasing me o 409Reads—Score—Shelves

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    These are all slow-burn stories, read this one.

11. 261 全 The Whole Family Is Insanely Eavesdropping on My Thoughts 全家偷听我心声杀疯了，我负责吃奶 Xia Shengsheng夏声声Ancient Romance2.1M WordsCompleted The Red Fruit short drama adaptation of My Whole Family Hears My Thoughts: Fu Bao Chaochao is now open for reservations! Please show it lots of support and give it a follow! [Whole-family mind reading + cannon fodder + beloved by the whole family + powerful figure transmigrates into a book + play the pig to eat the tiger + feel-good story] Lu Zhaozhao transmigrated into a book. She became a cannon-fodder character who was drowned at birth, while the heroine stole her identity. The heroine turned 14.9kReads9.6Score3.2kShelves
12. 262 心 State of Mind! 心境！ Soul of the Mind心境之魂Eastern Fantasy3.1M WordsOngoing (Eloquent writing + xuanhuan fantasy + suspense + supernatural + spiritual cultivation + ordinary-person progression + no System + no clichés + no invincibility + no mindless characters) Wu Jing, a young herb gatherer from Qingshi Town, falls off a cliff and attains sudden insight, glimpsing the secret of a century-long lifespan! But the road to longevity is filled with deadly dangers. The stunning heiress he treats has an ancient heart demon sealed inside her; the Daoist temple he joins conceal 138Reads—Score—Shelves
13. 263 青 Green Hills Like Jade 青山似玉 Agate Squire玛瑙员外Modern Romance386k WordsCompleted (The print edition is now available) [Love after marriage, age gap, slow-burn everyday sweetness] *A gentle beauty from a family of scholars × a refined, fatherly man *A comic artist with a billion in assets × an influential Beijing aristocrat and chamber of commerce chairman Chu Shuang knew from childhood that she was promised to the Sheng family of the imperial capital, but she had never met her fiancé. Later, by a twist of fate, she moved into the Sheng residence and met her friend’s older br 140kReads9.5Score16.1kShelves
14. 264 当 When I'm in the Rules Horror Game, Nothing Is Forbidden 当我在规则怪谈百无禁忌 Xu Moqing徐墨卿Mystery542k WordsCompleted [No female lead + supernatural horror + mental illness + comedy + national destiny] My name is Su Ming, and I'm a transmigrator. I currently work at Qingshan Psychiatric Hospital, where I'm in charge of the important project of “being studied.” They keep saying I'm sick, but I know I'm fine. It's the world that's sick. After I escaped from the psychiatric hospital, I was chosen by Rule Horror to become Longguo's chosen participant, representing Longguo in the upcoming horror games. [Ding! The Ho 64.7kReads9.6Score7.4kShelves
15. 265 幕 The Eternal Heavenly Emperor Who Plotted Behind the Scenes Is Exposed by the Heavenly Dao 幕后布局万年天帝，被天道揭榜了 I Honestly Don't Know What to Call Myself真不知道叫什么呀Eastern Fantasy806k WordsOngoing He waves his hand and buries imperial weapons, flicks a finger and wipes out forbidden zones! Shen Ming, the last Heavenly Emperor of the Human Race, is unexpectedly broadcast before all the races by the Heavenly Dao?! The Great Emperors of all races rule the world, and the Human Race's fortune crumbles. Shen Ming, a forbidden being without equal since antiquity, became an Emperor after just a century and swept across the heavens. But after seeing that the Human Race was doomed, he resolutely be 175Reads6.3Score—Shelves
16. 266 必 A Must-Read Book 必看的一本书 Must-Read必看Historical1.7M WordsCompleted My new work is here! You can read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you'll enjoy it. Your support keeps me writing, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 218Reads6.4Score103Shelves
17. 267 顾 Gu Yizhong Is Reborn Before the Events of The Lone Boat 顾易中重生在孤舟剧情之前 Not Iced Tea不是冰红茶Urban1.3M WordsOngoing Gu Yizhong is reborn in 1936. The original A Lone Boat begins in June 1941, but this story starts with his rescue of Lin Shujuan in Hong Kong in early 1939. Since the timeline has changed dramatically, much of the plot will have to be newly created. Your support is greatly appreciated. To make the story’s progression as plausible as possible, feel free to share your theories about what happens next in the discussion area, preferably with sound reasoning. I hope to work together with fellow fans 536Reads8.1Score102Shelves

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18. 268 宅 Sign In at Home While Global Bigwigs Let Their Imaginations Run Wild 宅家签到，全球大佬疯狂脑补 The Little Boy Who Sold Gunpowder卖火药的小男孩Urban1.2M WordsCompleted Also known as: I Just Want to Slob Around, So Why Is the Whole World Afraid of Me? Dumped in public by his school beauty girlfriend from the start, Jiang Che, a guy with an F-rank talent, becomes the laughingstock of the entire school. He returns to his rented apartment, heartbroken, and decides to give up on everything, only to unexpectedly activate the [God-Tier Stay-at-Home Sign-In System]! [Sign in on the bed and obtain a Primordial Dao Body!] [Sign in in front of the fridge and obtain a Cha 624Reads6.2Score104Shelves
19. 269 钢 Steel and Sunflower 钢与葵 Ripples of a Dream梦的涟漪Eastern Fantasy1.4M WordsOngoing This is a serious, dark-toned epic fantasy set on an imaginary continent. It features multiple protagonists, intricately interwoven plotlines, and a profound world. Its many elements include historical realism, political intrigue, steampunk, Cthulhu, mystery, and character growth. It is a slow burn, but never drags. Welcome to a world that belongs to no heroes. Here, pure light does not triumph over darkness. Instead, faith and fate clash in a bloody struggle. Supernatural powers are not blessin 271Reads9.2Score239Shelves

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    Take a look at this book, it's really good.

20. 270 布 The Commoner's Emperor: I Rule the World with My Masterful Plans 布衣帝王：我靠布局笑揽天下 Fire Lotus from Yema Island野马屿的火莲Historical64k WordsOngoing This book centers on humor throughout, lighthearted jokes, and tightly woven logic. It tells the legendary story of an ordinary man from the bottom of society, once a street-corner nobody who could barely afford to eat, who relies on careful, step-by-step planning and hilarious tactics that achieve great things with little effort to rise against the odds in a chaotic world ruled by the survival of the fittest, ultimately ascending to the throne. The story contains no depressing plots in which th —Reads—Score—Shelves
21. 271 港 Hong Kong Crossover: From the Start, I Rule Sai Kung 港综：开局西贡清一色 Han Feng汉風Male-Channel Fanfiction1.2M WordsCompleted (Hong Kong crime saga + gang member → gang leader → business tycoon → founding a nation) “Chairman Lin, people have given you many titles, such as film and television mogul, logistics tycoon, oil king, one of Hong Kong’s Ten Outstanding Young Persons, and the last godfather of the underworld. Could you share with our magazine’s readers how you went from being a gang member to becoming the ruler of Nanyang?” Lin Bin listened to the question from the Time magazine reporter before him, then slowly 14.1kReads6.1Score485Shelves

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    Hong Kong variety shows need to be intelligent or systematic.

22. 272 起 Getting to the Bottom of Mind-Reading 起底观心术 Bao Erri鲍尔日Urban1.5M WordsCompleted When I was five, a fortune-teller said I’d be able to read people’s minds when I grew up. My parents thought I was a genius and spent the whole family’s savings to send me to school. But I failed the college entrance exam and became a fried-noodle vendor. That vendor later became a “Walking Encyclopedia,” all thanks to the saying, “In books, there are houses of gold.” You are not just who you are. You can become a different kind of dazzling light. Read a comment on the first page, and you’ll get 225.7kReads9.6Score64.5kShelves
23. 273 混 The Chaotic Record of Mending the Heavens 混沌补天录 Slender Willow in the Prose文中细柳Urban1.4M WordsCompleted [No System, no being reborn, cautious cultivation, sound logic, quotable lines, and hilarious comedy] Please don't expect this to follow the usual formula of some cultivation novels, where the protagonist becomes invincible and starts killing as soon as he begins cultivating. This story follows the protagonist's transformation from an ordinary person, and strives to stay closer to real life, with plenty of introspection and social criticism. Starting as a law-abiding citizen, the protagonist fir 5.7kReads8.6Score596Shelves

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    This is a hilarious live-action audiobook! [Laughing emoji] The protagonist is a college student who unexpectedly inherits a cultivation technique, breaking the traditional notion that cultivation means invincibility and the ability to kill at will. It follows the protagonist's growth and exploration, avoiding mindless wish-fulfillment, and showing him progressing from obeying the law and understanding the rules to decisive killing. [Laughing emoji][laughing emoji]

24. 274 这 This Three Kingdoms Has No Transmigration 这个三国不穿越 Marquis of Xiangping, Defender of the East镇东襄平侯Historical700k WordsCompleted There are fewer and fewer novels about the Three Kingdoms that stick to the official history. This one presents a complete picture of the era, with the schemes and calculations of great figures, the helplessness and laments of ordinary people, incisive analysis, historical figures weighing their decisions, and examinations of the historical context. It features vivid depictions of military strategy and warfare, as well as the complexities of human relationships at every turn. All these elements 221Reads8.8Score—Shelves

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    A vivid and engaging historical account of the Three Kingdoms period, offering insights into historical events and figures, revealing the strategies, power struggles, interests, and human relationships behind them. It delves into the geography, military affairs, powerful families, personnel, and intrigues of the Three Kingdoms era. The book maintains a fair and impartial perspective, avoiding bias or prejudice.

25. 275 做 Setting the Trap 做局 Qia Ling Little Taoist恰灵小道Urban3.1M WordsCompleted A mastermind uses the martial world as a game board and people as pawns. Those drawn into the game are at their mercy. My grandfather was a Feng Shui master and a master schemer, yet he died after a charlatan set him up. My father was killed, my mother took her own life after being humiliated, and I ended up in prison. To avenge my family, I joined the Golden Sect and became a charlatan myself, rising to become a master strategist. I’ve set countless schemes in my life. Living schemes and deadly 16.1kReads9.1Score1.7kShelves
26. 276 越 The More Off-Roading, the More Addictive It Gets 越野越上瘾 A Passing Guest in the Flow of Time往事流年稍作客Ancient Romance111k WordsOngoing ◆ Powerful leads tame each other ◆ Obsessive Emperor × Proud, Defiant Princess ◆ Explosive revenge plot ◆ A tragic romance that lasts until death ◆ “You once shackled me. Now I’ll repay you by turning your empire into a cage.” “Ye Huang, the wilder you get, the more addictive it becomes. This time, I’ll play along with you all the way to the depths of hell.” She was Liang’s most bewitching and unruly Ninth Princess, Helian Ye Huang. Three hundred li beyond the capital stood the royal hunting gro 2Reads6.4Score—Shelves

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27. 277 袁 Yuan Tiangang, the Last Keeper of Secrets in the World 袁天罡，世间最后一个守秘人 Hot-Blooded Assassination Squad热血刺杀团Mystery291k WordsCompleted At Mount Lingtai Fangcun, clouds and mist shroud the peaks. More than a hundred days have passed since the chaos was extinguished. The Three Realms are at peace, and the mortal world is calm. Though Yuan Tiangang has bowed to his master's wishes and promised never to investigate the true form of that Buddha, the doubts in his heart grow heavier with each passing day. Was the chaos that nearly destroyed the world truly just a single thought from a Buddha, cast off as an avatar? Among the countles 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Rewriting the *Tui Bei Tu*? Assisting Cheng Yaojin to become emperor? Replacing the Li Tang dynasty? Every word exploded in his mind like thunder. He had predicted the future and knew that the Li Tang would replace the Sui dynasty and unify the world—it was the will of Heaven. But the Bodhi Patriarch said that this destiny was false, a calamity, a trap! Yuan Tiangang took a deep breath, closed his eyes, and once again activated his Heavenly Secrets Technique. This time, he saw a different future. The once clear dragon aura of the Li Tang was now shrouded in a dark haze. The Yin energy of the Wu clan coiled around the Li Tang dragon vein like a venomous snake. The world was in chaos, the people were displaced, the incense of the Taoist sects was cut off, and the aura of gods and Buddhas shrouded the world. And in that darkness, a wisp of simple yet fierce golden dragon aura appeared faintly—it was Cheng Yaojin. As long as this wisp of dragon aura was ignited, it could break through the shackles, dispel the haze, and rebuild the order of heaven and earth. "Disciple Yuan Tiangang respectfully obeys the Ancestral Master's decree!" [Bookshelf added][Bookshelf added][Bookshelf added][Requesting more updates][Requesting more updates][Requesting more updates][Smile][Smile]

28. 278 必 The Game That Must Be Broken (Complete Edition) 必须犯规的游戏（全集） Ning Hangyi宁航一Mystery876k WordsCompleted The murder-mystery game based on the novel of the same name is now available for preorder! In a locked-room battle for survival, endless twists turn every detail into a contest for victory. This time, you get to decide your own fate! Fourteen novelists, fourteen days, fourteen terrifying stories: a deadly game has begun. Fourteen mystery writers are "invited" to a mysterious location. Each must improvise a mystery story to tell the others. When the story ends, everyone votes, and the highest-sco 12.5kReads9.5Score1.8kShelves
29. 279 全 The All-Round Martial Saint 全能武圣 Hot-Blooded Assassination Squad热血刺杀团Eastern Fantasy1.3M WordsCompleted “We can cry, we can laugh, we can feel pain, and we can die, but we will never bow our heads!” As the words rang out, billions of mortals shouted in unison, their voices shattering the clouds: “What happens in the mortal world is for mortals to decide!” “What happens in the mortal world is for mortals to decide!” “What happens in the mortal world is for mortals to decide!” Their voices gathered into a colossal blade that pierced heaven and earth. It was no weapon, but an act of will. Where that 3Reads—Score—Shelves
30. 280 恐 Horror Academy, 恐怖高校， Fu You抚优Mystery163k WordsOngoing A country boy somehow winds up in a dim, terrifying classroom. Some say this place is hell; others call it a land of nothingness. You have to endure countless trials before you can graduate, leave, and return to the real world. Here, there are enhanced bloodlines that can alter the body’s genetic makeup, as well as supernatural abilities beyond anything people in the real world could ever dream of. Everything here is utterly extraordinary, with all kinds of factions and power struggles. Countles 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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31. 281 我 My Stand Ability Is Staircase Manipulation 我的替身能力是操控楼梯 Heart of Zeal热忱之心Urban1.7M WordsOngoing [Complete] [No Permission Requested from Marujie] [The first few chapters explain the setting for readers who have never read JoJo. Once the fighting starts, the story picks up the pace, with every event tightly connected.] [This work may contain disturbing content] [If you cannot handle dark and cruel stories, proceed with extreme caution!] While reading the comments, I came across someone saying, "I get it. Dio's Stand ability is controlling stairs!" It cracked me up, and gave me an idea. A Ch 636Reads8.3Score101Shelves

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    How does a manipulated female demon become an invincible evil cult leader?

32. 282 太 The Supreme Old Lord Whispered to Me: Trust Neither Gods nor Buddhas 太上老君低声对我说：勿信神佛 Hot-Blooded Assassination Squad热血刺杀团Eastern Fantasy295k WordsCompleted “Do not trust what you see.” The Old Lord’s first warning landed like a nail, every word driven home. “Do not trust what you hear.” The second carried a note of warning. “Do not trust what the gods and Buddhas say.” The third overturned everything the Three Realms believed. Zhou Shi trembled all over. “The Heavenly Venerable means that the Heavenly Court…” “Just remember this,” the Old Lord interrupted. The bewilderment in his eyes gave way to a trace of resolve. “When the truth is revealed, the —Reads—Score—Shelves
33. 283 欲 Ascend to the Ninth Heaven 欲上云霄九重天 Reading Ink, Listening to the Wind读墨听风Historical2.5M WordsOngoing A coral pendant engraved with a fire phoenix emblem draws Qi Ming, a destitute youth who lives on credit at a teahouse in Tianque City, into a shocking secret plot sweeping across four kingdoms. The moment the iron hooves of the Longxiang Army smash through the door, he still has no idea that the token his parents left him is the “key” that can overturn the world. The grand machinations governing the realm have barged into his life without warning. From a tide of Gu poison in a dungeon to a pack 509Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is a political intrigue novel set in an alternate Eastern history. It constructs a complete world view, features distinctive characters, has a tight and fast-paced plot, and offers a very delicate portrayal of human nature and the human heart.

34. 284 爱 Love and the Crown: The Hunting Duke and the Lost Princess 爱与王冠：狩猎的公爵与迷失王女 Whispers in the Wind风声隐语Ancient Romance133k WordsOngoing No saintly heroine + the heroine is the story’s biggest villainous BOSS + a story of villains falling in love with villains + no magic or System + alternate-history Western European court ➕Using a “dark fairy tale” style to deconstruct traditional royal romance myths and reveal the anatomy of power. Princess Sera of Lumiere escapes from a convent, murders nobles, fakes her own suicide, and manipulates public opinion, embodying a “holy madwoman.” She turns religious symbols into weapons, committi 7Reads—Score—Shelves

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    [Note] * "This book is incredibly captivating, but the plot is extremely complex and mind-bending! Multiple storylines unfold simultaneously (court intrigue, financial conspiracies, supernatural events), and the relationships between characters are like a spider's web, with numerous foreshadowing details to watch out for. If you enjoy the high-IQ political intrigue of 'A Song of Ice and Fire' or the dark epic feel of 'The Thorn Birds,' and can handle a suffocating atmosphere and psychological thrills, you'll absolutely love it! It requires patience, but the process of unraveling the puzzle is incredibly satisfying." * [Note] "Warning: A dark, adult-oriented masterpiece of court intrigue! Political calculations, economic games, supernatural curses, and twisted emotions are all on full display. No character is simple; everyone is engaged in a battle of wits. Reading requires intense concentration; the information is explosive, and there are countless foreshadowing elements. Suitable for readers who enjoy intellectual analysis, complex narratives, and a dark style. Those with weak psychological resilience should proceed with caution." [Note] **Summary:** This book is best recommended for readers with **a cognitive ability of average or above (Wechsler approximately 105+), mature mind (16+), and a strong interest and patience in complex and dark themes such as court intrigue, economic power struggles, psychological thrillers, and the supernatural.** Intelligence itself is not the barrier; **interest, focus, logical thinking, and tolerance for dark and complex narratives** are the key factors.

35. 285 民 Strange Tales from the Min Tiao Bureau: Mian Zhuan 民调局异闻录之勉传 Er Dong Shuishou耳东水寿Mystery8.3M WordsCompleted This is the story of an immortal man spanning two thousand years. In every corner of history, he left his name behind. To some, he was a nightmare. To others, he awakened them from the nightmares that haunted them. At the beginning of the story, his name was Wu Mian. By the end, his name was Invincible. 22.5kReads9.4Score2.2kShelves
36. 286 官 The Bearing of a Soldier on the Official Path 官道之军人风采 Shahé Courier Station Clerk沙河驿丞Urban1.3M WordsCompleted The political arena is a battlefield, but Chen Feng insists on meeting it head-on with a soldier's iron will! No rebirth, no System, no golden finger. He relies on sheer intelligence to fight back! While others depend on connections to win political battles, Chen Feng uses the battlefield-honed skill of “anticipating your anticipation.” After all, if he can dodge bullets, why fear your backstabbing? From a hail of gunfire to mountains of paperwork, he holds fast to a soldier's spirit with one ha 12.5kReads8.2Score1.7kShelves

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    🔥🔥🔥 [Highly Recommended] "The Iron-Blooded Journey of Officialdom" and "The Middle East Chronicles of Officialdom" Novels depicting the Middle East are already rare, but those that seamlessly blend great power rivalry, court intrigue, and battlefield brutality are even rarer. The first book follows Chen Feng's journey from zero to one—fast, ruthless, and precise. The second book truly showcases the author's skill—a realistic portrayal of the Middle East's power structure and his rise amidst chaos. The author portrays great power rivalry as close-quarters combat, unhurried yet deadly. A political intrigue novel of this caliber is definitely worth following. [Original work enthusiast][Masterpiece by Que Shi][Added to bookshelf]

37. 287 妖 The Prodigious Scholar’s 39th Book 妖孽书生第39本书 Bewitching Scholar妖孽书生Urban1.6M WordsCompleted [New book: They sent you undercover, so why did you sleep with the mob boss's daughter?] I caught my fiancée cheating, then married the man she was cheating with's fiancée on the spot. She was fair-skinned and beautiful, with a stunning figure and plenty of money and influence. I thought I'd hit the jackpot. But I never expected that on our wedding night, she would actually... 1.8kReads7.7Score207Shelves

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    A game within a game! It's sure to give you a brain-teasing experience!

38. 288 官 The Political Storm in Central Eastwind 官道之中东风云 Shahé Courier Station Clerk沙河驿丞Urban634k WordsOngoing The second installment of The Official’s Path, Middle East Turmoil, is officially underway. A fictional kingdom in the Middle East, set against a realistic geopolitical backdrop. Political intrigue, military conflict, and romance advance on three fronts. Chen Feng, a grassroots official from Huaxia, transforms into a Middle Eastern prince. With an iron fist, he stirs up turmoil among the nations; with political acumen, he reshapes the kingdom’s fate. A new era of chaos in the Middle East and a 2kReads7.2Score301Shelves
39. 289 惊 Scream 惊声尖叫 Bewitching Scholar妖孽书生Mystery90k WordsOngoing [Mystery + Mind-Bending Puzzles + Death Game + Intricate Logic + Brain-Burning + Not for the Fainthearted] Have you ever wondered if this world is real? Have you ever wondered if humanity is just a cultivation game for some mighty being? Our human civilization changes dynasties, is reborn again and again, and ultimately marches toward its destruction! None of it feels real! 4Reads—Score—Shelves
40. 290 名 In the Name of the People: Qi Tongwei Quits Politics for Business from the Start 名义：开局祈同伟弃政从商 Yaoshan Blue尧山蓝Male-Channel Fanfiction1.2M WordsCompleted After shooting himself on Solitary Eagle Ridge, Qi Tongwei was reborn at the turning point of his fate! Back at the moment when he knelt before the Liang family, before taking the wrong path in officialdom, he carried memories of the future from 2026. He rejected Liang Qunfeng's promotion on the spot, abandoning his political ambitions for good and refusing to repeat the old path that had ended in disgrace. He seized the first opportunities brought by reform and opening up, using treasury bond a 7.4kReads6.1Score201Shelves

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    This is a highly recommended book.

41. 291 震 Shocking! I’m Strategizing in An City 震惊！我在安市布局落子 Qi Junlin祁君临Mystery131k WordsCompleted [Behind the scenes, mystery, single heroine, humor, everyday life] [Light romance, an intelligent cast, suspense] Life is like a game of chess. Once you make a move, there’s no turning back. One mistake, and the whole game is lost. In Longguo, a parallel world, An City is a tangled web of people and interests. Some save shattered families! Some protect the happiness of countless citizens! Some remain steadfast in their beliefs and devote themselves wholeheartedly to serving the people! A —Reads—Score—Shelves
42. 292 天 Supreme Destiny 天命最高 Sweet Dream Feather甜梦羽Historical180k WordsCompleted He was the “Qin dog” everyone in Handan hated, a hostage who trembled in his mother’s arms. Before the age of nine, he lived for one reason alone: to avoid being beaten to death by the people of Zhao. Then one day, his father died, and he became the King of Qin. The road back to Xianyang was strewn with thorns: his grandmother wanted to depose him, his younger brother wanted him dead, powerful ministers treated him like a puppet, and the queen dowager and her lover controlled the inner palace. H 9Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The world only knows Qin Shi Huang as a ruthless conqueror, but no one knows the story of his desperate struggle to escape the clutches of a hostage in Handan. After returning to Qin, he found himself entangled in numerous deadly situations, his bloody power struggles forging him into a ruthless and iron-willed man. He had no desire for tenderness, yet a simple wheat cake from Epang Palace healed his remaining years. He promised the world as his dowry, and having finally established himself, cruel fate seemed determined to separate this loving couple...

43. 293 名 In the Name of the People: From the Start, Qi Tongwei Becomes a Legend by Copying Books 名义：开局祁同伟抄书封神 Golden Roc Soaring Through the Clouds摩云金鹏Male-Channel Fanfiction354k WordsCompleted A gunshot rang out on Guying Ridge. Qi Tongwei took his own life with a bullet, only to be reborn at the pivotal age of eighteen, just as he was entering Handong University. He resolved to change himself and rewrite the fate that had been destined to end in ruin. In the 1980s, a time of rapid development in Chinese literature, he made his first fortune by copying books. He ventured into film and television and finance, assembling a reliable team and moving forward steadily. Seizing opportunities 113Reads—Score140Shelves
44. 294 风 The Blade's Shadow in Love and War: A Choice Between Power and Loyalty 风月刀影：权谋与情义的抉择 Pine Sounds Beneath the Inkstone砚底松声Historical500k WordsCompleted When a great fire devours the red gates of the Jun family estate, the young man who emerges through the smoke is no longer the dashing, carefree playboy who once spent his days cockfighting and chasing dogs. His eyes hold fire and blood, and in his hand he clutches half of a broken jade pendant, the last keepsake his father gave him before the family fell. Fate sweeps him like a tide into one abyss after another. From a life of luxury to utter poverty, from the son of the powerful to an outcast 88Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Everyone in the cast is highly intelligent; both the protagonist and the antagonist are insane.

45. 295 大 Great Song Lotus Guard: A Transmigration That Begins with an Assassin 大宋芙蓉卫：穿越从刺客开始 Xiao Wu's Coffee小伍的咖啡Ancient Romance1.6M WordsOngoing [Detective Mystery] [Historical Romance] [Transmigration] [Strong Female Lead] [Wuxia] [Medicine] In 2046, Jiang Man, an elite agent from the GA Bureau, leaps into the flames of war in the second year of Jianyan under the Southern Song, hoping to find her lost love. This is her second transmigration. Unexpectedly, an accident occurs on her very first day. She possesses Zilian, an assassin of the Furong Guards, who is gravely wounded and unconscious, and the fusion of their consciousness is viole 580Reads9.3Score108Shelves

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    High IQ, extremely positive values, excellent writing skills

46. 296 我 My Grandmaster Is Zhuge Liang 我的祖师爷是诸葛亮 Zhijin Di脂金地Urban1.1M WordsOngoing [Fantasy premise] [Urban supernatural powers] [Two Worlds] [Wits and strategy] [Three Kingdoms mysteries] Life is a play, and everything depends on your acting. Surrounded by enemies, fish in troubled waters. Make enemies believe they’re your friends, and make yourself seem like their enemy. Zeng Ming is plagued by a hidden ailment and has little time left to live. By sheer luck, he meets a benefactor and learns a life-saving spell passed down from Zhuge Liang. The trouble is, this spell comes w 2.2kReads9.5Score269Shelves
47. 297 我 I Founded the Night Watch, Protecting the Nation from the Supernatural, and Now I'm Exposed! 我创建守夜人，为国镇诡被曝光！ Hates Drinking Hot Water反感喝热水Mystery373k WordsCompleted [Supernatural resurgence + no romance + subverting expectations] Lin Wuyang transmigrated to a parallel world and discovered that supernatural entities were gradually returning. So he planned ahead, founded the Night Watch organization, and secretly spent ten years suppressing the supernatural for Daxia! Ten years later, he gathered a hundred ghosts and used his own flesh and blood to build a Great Wall protecting the nation, holding back the supernatural tide! The sudden appearance of the red G 4.1kReads9.2Score295Shelves

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    After a decade of planning, the paranormal crisis was resolved in one fell swoop.

48. 298 起 From Humble Beginnings: A Young Man’s Rise to Power 起于微末：少年逆袭定乾坤 Nine-Colored Donkey九色毛驴Historical136k WordsOngoing Snow seals the city as the old year ends, A beggar's lonely shadow meets a learned friend. One couplet shatters the world's stillness, Three strikes make a name in the aftermath. Dark currents stir within the Jing residence, A soldier's soul and clever schemes lie hidden in his scholar's sleeves. Do not say the young are lowborn and weak, They dare to ride the waves toward the clouds. Chen Nian transmigrates and becomes a little beggar on the street. He encounters Zhao Yu, the second young maste —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is it, a new book! Both the protagonists and antagonists are incredibly intelligent, definitely worth adding to your bookshelf! Take your time reading it!

49. 299 乱 A Lone Woman in Troubled Times, Plotting an Age of Prosperity 乱世孤女，谋千古盛世 Lingering Fragrance and Faded Powder旧香残粉Ancient Romance2.2M WordsOngoing [Strong Female Lead + No CP + Empress + Ensemble Cast + Political Scheming + War + Power Struggles in a Chaotic Era + Nation-Building and Farming + No Spatial Storage or System + Slow-Burn Growth + Epic Length] Yun Huaijin suddenly became a "corpse" in a world torn apart by chaos. She crawled out of a pile of bodies, with only a child on the verge of starving to death beside her. In this world, nobles lived in drunken indulgence, powerful clans monopolized knowledge, bandits slaughtered withou 25.5kReads8.9Score3.2kShelves

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    Recommended, it's good.

50. 300 上EN The Dragon Son-in-Law 上门龙婿 Young Master Ye叶公子Urban8.8M WordsOngoing The Ye family is one of the most powerful families in Yanjing and across the country. Yet Ye Chen is a live-in son-in-law everyone looks down on. No one knows who he really is. Those who despise him will eventually kneel before him, trembling with fear, and call him “Master”! 228.5kReads9.2Score9.4kShelves

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    These two are possible

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