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1. 301 团 The Jiang Family's Beloved Little Daughter Can Work Immortal Magic 团宠之蒋家小女会仙法 March in Fragrant Bloom三月含芳菲Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Space + Cultivation + Farming + Beloved by the whole family + Medicine Big news! Big news! The people of Qingzhou spread the word far and wide. The Jiang clan of Xijindu, where no girl had been born in two hundred years, had welcomed a baby girl. They say the little girl was born blessed with tremendous good fortune. On the day she was born, rain fell from the heavens upon the land, which had suffered a prolonged drought. A few days after her birth, the family elders went hunting in the mountain 56.6kReads9.5Score5.1kShelves
2. 302 宋 The Little Chef God of the Song Dynasty 宋朝小厨神 Little Ma the Stock Trader股民小马Historical1.2M WordsCompleted After waking up drunk, Yang Donghao, a graduate of New Oriental Culinary School, discovered that he had somehow transmigrated to an unfamiliar dynasty: the Song Kingdom. And so... Popcorn became all the rage in the capital, beloved by everyone from princes and nobles to ordinary folk. Mixue milk tea won over even the fussy palates of princesses and the empress. As for jianbing guozi and youtiao with soy milk, they became the emperor's daily breakfast. Food is the people's first necessity, and go 8.2kReads8.8Score899Shelves
3. 303 南 The Southern Song Dynasty’s Top Undercover Agent 南宋第一卧底 Long Yuan龙渊Historical7.4M WordsCompleted In the sixteenth year of the Jiading era of the Southern Song, Shen Mo, a modern-day undercover agent, began manipulating the fate of the empire in the palm of his hand. Countless ingenious schemes, ruthless plots, and brutal tactics poured from him. His modern forensic techniques cracked one bizarre Southern Song case after another, while his espionage skills crushed the secret agents of the Liao and Jin. When the Mongol Yuan cavalry, invincible across the land, came thundering toward them, the 6.1kReads9.1Score846Shelves
4. 304 寒 The Poor Scholar's Rise 寒门贵子 Beyond the Mountain山的那边Historical2.1M WordsCompleted After transmigrating into the body of a penniless scholar, Jiang Feng thought about how his computer science degree from his previous life was utterly useless here… Then it occurred to him: “Of all pursuits, studying is the noblest. I’ll just have to grit my teeth and take the imperial exams!” He kept going, and when he suddenly looked back, he had risen to the highest offices, expanded the empire’s borders, and built an unprecedented legacy! P.S. The new book, A Poor Scholar of the First Rank, 34.2kReads9.1Score3.4kShelves
5. 305 金 The Gold Medal Physician 金牌小郎中 Su Lili苏离离Historical1.2M WordsCompleted Su Li graduated from an institute of traditional Chinese medicine, but one day he transmigrated to the Great Chu dynasty. Seeing his family so hungry that they were gaunt and sallow, he grew worried, so he went into the mountains to gather medicinal herbs and sell them to improve their meals. Su Li's ambitions in this life aren't very grand. He just wants to escape the backstabbing of the workplace and live peacefully in the village as a barefoot doctor. He can sell herbs, farm and raise fish in 4.5kReads8.9Score470Shelves
6. 306 天 Heavenly Fragrance, National Beauty 天香国色 Liu Aotian柳傲天Eastern Fantasy1.1M WordsCompleted Liu Bai is a tomb raider with ideals and ambition, but he accidentally triggers a trap and transmigrates to ancient times, where he meets a woman of breathtaking beauty. At that very moment, all he wants to do is shout: My wife is the most beautiful woman in the world! 4.8kReads8.2Score544Shelves
7. 307 都 The Urban Rogue Immortal 都市无赖神仙 Heading North向北Urban1.3M WordsCompleted [A Guide to Finding New Jobs for Laid-Off Heavenly Court Immortals] He had once been a stubborn stone used as a footrest beneath the Eight Trigrams Furnace of the Supreme Lord Lao. After five thousand years of being roasted by the furnace’s divine flames, he took human form, then spent over three thousand years cultivating in the Heavenly Court before finally joining the ranks of the immortals. He was the most carefree rascal in the Ninth Heaven, yet countless female immortals accused him of har 17.9kReads9.2Score2kShelves
8. 308 雪 Snow-Stained Longing 雪染为念 First Bud 1984初蕾1984Modern Romance165k WordsCompleted [A reunion only to say goodbye? A star-crossed love blooms in the snowy borderlands] [Battle-hardened border guard and aid-work doctor + reunion after a long separation + rekindled love + defending the borderlands] A friendly note: This story moves between two periods of time, told in alternating sections. “The border is too harsh. Don't come after me...” “Wei Yunzhou, if you dare marry me, I'll dare say yes!” Jiang Zhiyue said, her eyes red with tears. Two years later, she found him again at th 2.7kReads9.3Score262Shelves

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   I first posted classic excerpts from frontier novels on my WeChat Moments, and many people asked me for the links. Now I'm following a new crime novel, and I spoil every update on my Moments (whispering), which has attracted many people to follow along!

9. 309 他 He Carved His Name into the Land 他把名字刻进山河 First Bud 1984初蕾1984Modern Romance116k WordsOngoing [Criminal Investigation + Undercover Agent + Lovers with Two Faces + Siblings Turn Against Each Other in a Brutal Killing Game] Jiang Xun, a brilliant new star in toxicology research, resolutely embarks on the arduous journey of developing an antidote to save her family, which has been destroyed by drugs. An Duo, a man who holds sway within the dark organization led by her older brother, Jiang Yi, becomes the most complicated and conflicted presence in her life. An Duo is captivatingly handsome 1Reads—Score—Shelves
10. 310 赦 Forgive the Moon 赦免月亮 Lu Wu陆雾Mystery375k WordsCompleted [Classic Whodunit + Case-of-the-Week + Locked-Room Murders + Multiple Twists + Power Couple + Mutual Pining] To get revenge, Du Qingci kills two people, but runs into her old classmate Chu Dongping and has no choice but to become his partner. Together, they solve five cases in seven days. As they grow closer, their feelings heat up, and the killing intent draws nearer. Du Qingci: “Why does he keep looking at me? Did he spot my weakness? Is he going to silence me?” Chu Dongping: “Why does she kee 489Reads8.2Score108Shelves

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    I highly recommend this suspenseful mystery novel with its bizarre cases and multi-perspective narrative. It's fantastic!

11. 311 忘 Forget You? 忘记你？ Princess of the Blue Kingdom蓝国公主Modern Romance291k WordsCompleted What kind of unforgettable bond could make the Moonheart Goddess transmigrate through three lifetimes and search the human world for the one she loves? What kind of tragic romance could make the aloof CEO of the world's top gaming company fall in love again and again, waiting through three lifetimes? How would you like the Moonheart Goddess Li Miyue and ordinary mortal Fang Haoyu to spend their days? A. Busy saving Earth and humanity, facing one thrilling challenge after another B. Living in a s 6Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I recommend a novel that features a large collection of space weapons.

12. 312 回 After the College Entrance Exam, I Used My Foresight to Become a Tycoon 回到高考后，利用先知成富豪 The Twenty-Five-Thousand-Li Long March二万五千里长征路Urban841k WordsCompleted By a twist of fate, Chen Feiyu returns to the day after his class reunion, held after the college entrance exam. Using his information advantage, he makes up for past regrets. From the start, he sets his sights on the Brazil World Cup to earn his first fortune, then uses his expertise and memories to grow his money in the stock market. He also keeps in touch with his high school crush and his senior from university, wins the hearts of both beauties, and becomes a winner in life! 2.7kReads—Score104Shelves

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    The male protagonist is reborn and becomes a millionaire by betting on the World Cup using information asymmetry. He quietly starts a stock market business during his university years and is surrounded by beautiful women.

13. 313 末 In the Apocalypse, I Feed on Survivors 末世我以幸存者为食 I Want to Rule the Sky要日天Sci-Fi & Apocalypse156k WordsCompleted On September 24, 2053, the survivors called it Disaster Day. After that day, human civilization began to collapse, and a year later, every last human on Earth was extinct! Why did humanity die out, and what kind of cataclysm befell us? Listen closely, and I’ll tell you the whole story! —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    That must be this one.

14. 314 携 With the God of Wealth’s Treasure in Hand, I Lay Low as a Genius in the Demon Sect 携财神元宝，苟在魔门当天才 The Day After Tomorrow Is the Eighth Day of the Week后天星期八Eastern Fantasy102k WordsOngoing [A mortal's journey to immortality. No System. Read the first ten chapters, and then roast it if you don't like it.] Zhao Yang, a street-stall vendor, transmigrates to the cultivation world carrying a golden ingot belonging to the Martial God of Wealth, and inherits his father's secure job as a prison guard. Who could have guessed that a dying, scruffy old man, unable to pay him for his kindness, would pull out a tattered book called the Eternal Spring Art and offer it in exchange for a meal… —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Wind Spirit Root, a setting from the novel "A Record of a Mortal's Journey to Immortality," set in the Demonic Sect. The protagonist is ruthless and relies entirely on his brains. He began cultivating at 15, reached Foundation Establishment at 24, Core Formation at 54, and Nascent Soul at 114. Fellow Daoists, can I advance even further?

15. 315 宇 A Journey Through the Cosmic Mind 宇宙心灵之旅 Stillness and Insight静为止观Sci-Fi & Apocalypse196k WordsCompleted The Cosmic Journey of the Mind is a science fiction novel that begins with the mysterious arrival of a red moon in 2030. The heroine, Liu Xiaojing, awakens a special ability during the disaster and practices cultivation under the guidance of a sage. From then on, she witnesses technological progress, takes part in interstellar exploration, resolves alien crises, spreads the principles of cultivation on Earth, devotes herself to environmental protection, and tackles issues such as virtual reality —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Then take a look at these books.

16. 316 灵 Radiance Across the Three Realms: The Heroine’s Journey of Great Love 灵耀三界：女主的大爱征途 Stillness and Insight静为止观Ancient Romance161k WordsCompleted Synopsis: A legend of love and growth across the Three Realms On the grand stage of the Three Realms, the fate of Lin Yue, an ordinary yet extraordinary young woman, takes a sudden turn. In a single night, Qingping City is reduced to ruins as demonic shadows run rampant. The loss of her family and friends strikes her world to pieces like a heavy hammer. Clinging to her desire for revenge, she struggles through grief, but at the brink of life and death, she comes to a sudden realization and resol —Reads—Score—Shelves
17. 317 钱 A Family Variation Beneath the Tide of Money 钱潮下的家庭变奏曲 Stillness and Insight静为止观Urban117k WordsCompleted Spanning the 1990s through the 2020s, this novel offers an in-depth look at the rise and fall of a large rural family amid the tides of a changing era. It vividly portrays family members as they struggle and grow amid questions of wealth, kinship, and ethics, painting a richly textured portrait of a family tangled in emotion and the stuff of everyday life. Along the way, it explores the true meaning of family bonds and what family means. —Reads—Score—Shelves
18. 318 寒 Journey of the Cold Blade: From Refugee to Ruler of the Realm 寒锋行：从流民到摄山河 A Wildly Imaginative Brain胡思乱想的大脑Historical288k WordsOngoing A hidden heir lurks in the refugee camps, while the Nine Cauldrons fracture the land and set the beacon fires alight. Xiao Yu, a lowborn refugee struggling to survive in a border camp in the state of Yan, has no idea that his blood carries the loyalty and grievance of a renowned general from the former dynasty. A forced conscription sweeps him into the meat grinder known as the Battle of Canglang Plains. Amid mountains of corpses and rivers of blood, his innate “Eye of Insight” lets him spot a g —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The protagonist displays exceptional wisdom and resourcefulness amidst chaos, gradually rising to power and embarking on a path to conquer the world. It is a captivating novel about the struggle for supremacy.

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