Two Male Leads, Ancient Setting, Beautiful Prose, Smart Characters 双楠，古代，文笔好，智商在线

1. 301 朕 I Really Don’t Know How to Be an Emperor 朕真的不会当皇帝 Cloud-Patterned Paper云纹笺Two Male Leads537k WordsOngoing [Two male leads + transmigration + one-on-one, both virgins + slow-burn romance + sweet romance + happy ending] A resilient, wise, clearheaded bottom x a cold, devoted prince as the top Shen Yan, a modern history teacher, died suddenly after staying up all night. When he opened his eyes, he had transmigrated into the frail, sickly body of a puppet emperor. Powerful ministers controlled the court, the palace was riddled with spies, and foreign enemies eyed the realm hungrily. The previous emperor 23Reads8.1Score—Shelves

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   The writing is decent, and the author is intelligent. [Eating popcorn emoji]

2. 302 王 My Lord, Your White Moonlight Has Returned 王爷啊，你的白月光回来了 Floating Life in the Mountains山居浮生Eastern Fantasy203k WordsCompleted I blew up the furnace at the Pill Sect competition, and when I opened my eyes, I’d transmigrated into a good-for-nothing young master in another world who was being forced to marry. Luckily, I was saved by a cold-faced prince with power over the entire court. From then on, I had a powerful backer, refined pills, cultivated immortality, and lived the good life. But after painstaking cultivation finally led to a breakthrough, I discovered in horror that my prince was actually my senior brother fro 996Reads—Score110Shelves

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3. 303 死 My Archrival and I Got Our Happy Ending 死对头和我HE了 Sea of Huazhao Street花照街的海8k WordsCompleted My Archnemesis and I Got Our Happy Ending 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Purely ancient, universal love and non-aggression.

4. 304 待 When the Flowers Bloom Again Next Year 待到来年花开日 Jiang Yunqian江云千Two Male Leads231k WordsOngoing [Two Male Leads + Transmigration + Immortality + Reincarnation + Daily Life + Lighthearted, Funny, Sweet Romance] Gu Xiujun and Jiang Yuan transmigrated to this world at different times, but one of them forgot his former life and experiences after transmigrating… One is immortal, while the other is reincarnated. Gu Xiujun endures an endless life, while Jiang Yuan walks the path of reincarnation. In this unfamiliar world, they’re good companions who help each other pass the time. But… companions 162Reads—Score—Shelves

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   I'd like to recommend my own book, which is about immortality and reincarnation, a slow-paced slice-of-life story.

5. 305 白 The White Lotus Big Shot Insists on Being My Sidekick 白莲花大佬非要给我当跟班 Rat1Rat鼠1鼠Two Male Leads105k WordsOngoing Two male leads + equally powerful protagonists + pure historical setting + ensemble cast + the jianghu + love and hate spanning two generations He seems gentle and frail, so I stay on high alert. He makes plans at every turn, so I stay on my guard at every turn. Will this bring good fortune or disaster? 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Two strong male characters + unexpected rivals + pure ancient ensemble cast + martial arts fantasy~

6. 306 断 Severing Immortality 断长生 Feng Xiaoxunhan风萧寻寒Two Male Leads441k WordsOngoing [Stone-Faced, Double-Standard Top x Flirtatious, Teasing Bottom] Both Are Each Other's One and Only + Equally Matched + Ensemble Cast + Jianghu + Martial Arts and Immortal Cultivation Xiao Xun is the greatest poison doctor in the martial world: beautiful, sharp-tongued, and skilled at dealing with anyone who refuses to behave. His methods include, but aren't limited to, poisoning, ambushes, and burying enemies in his medicinal herb garden as fertilizer. All he wanted was to enjoy life as a caref 172Reads8.5Score116Shelves

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   A story unfolds in the martial arts world. The author's plot is fresh, the writing is excellent, and the emotional entanglement between the two main characters makes for a sweet and delightful read.

7. 307 魔 The Demon Lord Acts Like a Puppy: Master, Come and Comfort Me 魔尊装小狗，师尊快来哄 Electronic Baker电子烘培师Two Male Leads200k WordsOngoing [1v1, two male leads, both reborn, pretending to have lost their memories, both pure, both strong, a seemingly obedient but secretly scheming top X a gentle, beautiful master; rebirth and redemption + sweet indulgence + intense romantic tension] Bai Yuanxing transmigrates into a cultivation novel as a good-for-nothing master. He is stunningly beautiful and surrounded by heavenly treasures, yet his magical power refuses to grow. To change the story and win back his once sweet and obedient discipl 52Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Demon Lord x Master, dual rebirth + mutual amnesia + mutual pampering, strong and pure 1v1 HE! So delicious!! Especially sweet!! Superb writing! The plot is engaging and fast-paced, and the system setting is also very novel. A truly excellent book!!!

8. 308 想 I Wanted to Be a Dragon-Prince, but the Big Shot Seduced Me Instead 想做龙傲天的我反被大佬诱哄 Words on a Cloudy Day阴天有语Two Male Leads341k WordsOngoing [Two Male Leads] [Mutual Firsts] [Transmigration] [Pure Romance] [Strong Couple] [Obsessive Beauty of a Powerful Top] [Pocket Dimension] [Magic Arts] [Straight-Laced Bottom Who Always Wants to Get Stronger (Chai Ye) x Seemingly Lotus-Like but Deeply Black-Hearted, Obsessive Top (Yun Ling)] While conducting research, Chai Ye unexpectedly transmigrated to another world. During an outing, his ancestral jade pendant suddenly fused with his body and transformed into a pocket dimension. Delighted, Cha 188Reads—Score102Shelves

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   This book! It perfectly captures my taste.

9. 309 穿 I Transmigrated into the Villain's Disciple and Was Spoiled by My Aloof Master 穿成反派徒弟后被清冷师尊强势宠 Ji Huayu季花鱼Two Male Leads297k WordsCompleted [Two male leads, 1v1, devoted to each other + transmigrate into a book + System + villain] Recklessly cool and adorable apprentice X noble, unhinged Nine-Tailed Fox Demon King [Xie Xingci x Shen Yunchuan] (Enjoy without worry: the love interest is the same person from beginning to end!!!) The moment he opens his eyes, Xie Xingci discovers he has transmigrated into the villainous cannon fodder of a novel he once read, and has also been bound to a plot System. If he doesn’t complete the missions, 375Reads6.9Score100Shelves
10. 310 不 No More Than Four Seasons 不过四季 Shi Yi Onze拾一OnzeTwo Male Leads172k WordsCompleted On the night of the Hungry Ghost Festival, at Qili Ferry, an ugly black lantern drifting upstream shattered Lu Shi's centuries-old, still-as-dead-water heart. The lantern broke, and a man appeared. His eyes were blank as those of a newborn beast. The first thing he said was, "Mine." He was a lantern spirit with only a year to live. He had long since forgotten his obsession, yet he insisted on sticking by Lu Shi, the ferryman whose tongue was sharp but whose heart was softer than anyone's. But wh 28Reads—Score—Shelves

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    One couple, but the effect of two couples [smirk] A supernatural tale set in ancient times, recommended!

11. 311 本 Me, Targeted from the Start? 本尊，开局就被盯上了？ Unmatched in Wealth and Beauty财色双绝Two Male Leads507k WordsCompleted A stubborn mouth X a carefree heart Two male leads? No! There are more than two! Magical artifacts show up even faster than people!!! You reap what you sow, fellow cultivator. Have you thought this through? My name is Wen Muye, and everyone agrees I’m a hopeless case when it comes to cultivation. My only redeeming qualities are having a genius brother, Yue Jianchen, and... being exceptionally good at causing trouble. That is, until the aloof and otherworldly First Dao Venerable of Jiuyue Pavilio 38Reads—Score—Shelves

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12. 312 三 Three Thousand Springs 三千春 Where Longing Ends长恨有尽时Two Male Leads147k WordsCompleted No one in the martial world ever expected the world's greatest fighter to end up with the Great Demon! The Great Demon, Li Xian (Li Lingcang), pushed Cheng Che, the Pavilion Master of Qiankun Pavilion, into the water the very first time they met. And he fell in right after him. The instant he was pushed into the water, Cheng Che got a good look at the “idiot” in front of him and, on a sudden impulse, decided the man was rather handsome. Later, Cheng Che pulled the sword from his waist and plante 741Reads8.1Score215Shelves

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    Here, take this, it's a nice bag.

13. 313 刀EN The Reticent Blade 刀不语 LazyEastern Fantasy1.9M WordsCompleted Someone once asked me, “What is the jianghu?” I thought for a moment. I thought of a jug of rough wine on the table, a distant figure walking away beneath the setting sun, a grave beneath the moon, and the cigarette burning down to ash in my hand right now. That person asked again, “Where is the jianghu?” I smiled and looked out the window. There were countless jianghus out there. One person is a story. Two people make a jianghu. 28kReads9.3Score3.2kShelves
14. 314 神 The Child of the Gods and His Blade 神明之子与他的刀 My Moon in the Sky我的天上月Two Male Leads225k WordsOngoing (The rating has just opened and will rise later) [Rebirth + mutual salvation + two equally matched leads flirting with each other + both pursuing each other + younger love interest + historical fantasy + xianxia martial arts] Jin Shu is reborn with the Yang Jade. After returning, all he wants is to protect the boy who once died for him. Everyone in the Demon-Slaying Bureau knows that Jin Shu, the cool and aloof Star Envoy of Tianquan, and Yu Li, the fiery Star Envoy of Kaiyang, are sworn enemies 7Reads8.2Score—Shelves

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    Ancient Chinese style, martial arts, with Eastern fantasy elements, featuring two strong male characters who fight for each other, a demon-slaying theme, and a clear main storyline.

15. 315 穿 I Transmigrated into a Book but Forgot to Bring the Script. What Now? 穿书忘记拿剧本了怎么办 A Thousand-Year Turtle Stewed with Grass Carp千年王八炖草鱼Two Male Leads99k WordsOngoing A month before the college entrance exams, Mu Yang transmigrated into a book, landing in an utterly ridiculous novel about a gorgeous, tragic male lead. He thought that with the advantage of knowing the story, he could at least protect himself and live out his days in safety. Instead, one misstep sent the plot spiraling out of control. A chain of butterfly effects turned the script in Mu Yang’s hands into nothing more than a rough guide... 5Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This book is... [Sending hearts][sending hearts]

16. 316 昭 Dawn Breaks Brightly 昭昭破晓 South of the Desert River漠水之阳Two Male Leads164k WordsCompleted The Great Yu Dynasty is mired in a quagmire. The eunuch Wei Quan controls the government, noble clans seize the people's farmland, and commoners are driven from their homes. The frontier is engulfed in flames, yet the treasury is empty. Su Tang, a scholar from a humble family, hides ruthless determination beneath his gentle exterior and is set on changing this devastated world. Crown Prince Xiao Zhaoheng seems mild-mannered and composed, but the chaos engulfing the dynasty has left him deeply p 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Both are strong, both are clean, both have high IQs, and both are highly skilled in political maneuvering.

17. 317 以 Scheming for the Throne 以权谋君 You Sui有绥Two Male Leads212k WordsCompleted When Wei Chun was eighteen, he wandered by mistake into Zhaohe Hall, the residence of Si Yan, the only prince of Emperor Si Liang. There he met the young, innocent Si Yan and fell in love at first sight. He never managed to leave that moment behind. In the years that followed, Wei Chun, who wielded great power and commanded a mighty army, granted Si Yan everything he wanted and helped him do whatever he wished. Yet though Wei Chun made his feelings so clear, Si Yan never once spared him a glance 945Reads9.3Score129Shelves

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    Young Wei Chun mistakenly entered the Zhaohe Palace and met Si Yan, who was just as young as him. From that moment on, his heart was forever captivated. From then on, imperial power and military power were handed to him one after another. Everyone said Wei Chun was plotting a rebellion, but what he sought was not absolute power, but simply the desire of one man. Si Yan, in his youth, had encountered a young general in armor and carrying a sword in the Zhaohe Palace, and from that moment on, desires festered within him. He had struggled with whether to confess, but his identity, his circumstances, and even societal norms warned him against it. It wasn't until Wei Chun was assassinated and nearly killed that he finally realized his mistake. Even if reason, law, societal norms, and the world rejected him, he would pave a path for them.

18. 318 戏 The Play Tells of Him and His Story 戏文说他和他的事 Northern Sacred Emperor北圣皇Historical577k WordsCompleted Two male leads, heartbreaking romance, political intrigue Gu Mingshu is a peerless opera star, a man whose beauty is the envy of all. He moves through a dazzling, complicated world of fame and fortune, caught in a vortex of political intrigue. Li Moning, young master of the Heishuimen, is domineering yet deeply devoted. He treats Gu Mingshu as his personal possession, using confinement to assert his control. Then there's Xiao Changyu, a battle-hardened general who goes from a passing interest to —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Recommended new book with two male protagonists and a heart-wrenching plot.

19. 319 穿 I Became the Handsome Male Consort, a Disposable Pawn to a Mad Tyrant 穿成疯批暴君的漂亮炮灰男后 Xie Kefeng谢客风Two Male Leads860k WordsCompleted [Pure Romance, Slow-Building Love, Slow Burn, Simple and Heartwarming.] Two male leads + Silly, Sweet Romance, Bittersweet but No Angst, 1v1, Both Pure, Transmigrate into a Book + A Touch of Redemption + Pretty, Silly, Clumsy Coward X A Scheming, Vicious, Unhinged Tyrant] * Chi Miao, a pure-hearted college boy from the 2X century, wakes up as an ill-fated cannon-fodder character in an abandoned novel. From the start, he’s forced to elope and then framed for it. Furious, he swears: “You framed me 6.3kReads9.4Score756Shelves

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    All four are political intrigue novels, with excellent writing and intelligent protagonists. The first book focuses on the main romance, the second and fourth are pure love stories, and the third is a mutual love story. All are very nice and highly rated; highly recommended!

20. 320 疯 The Mad Regent Wants to Rub My Ears Every Day 疯批摄政王每天都想rua我耳朵 Xie Kefeng谢客风Two Male Leads553k WordsCompleted [Two Male Leads, No Female Lead + Mutual Devotion, One-on-One + Proud, Short-Tempered Cat-Demon Crown Prince × Gloomy, Unhinged, Obsessive, Jealous, Mercurial Regent] Overnight, he transmigrates into the body of an exhausted, powerless puppet emperor. His target for winning affection is none other than the outwardly noble but secretly ruthless regent, who is plotting against him. Mu Yunhe: Thanks, but no thanks. I want to go back to the demon realm, right now! Immediately! And so, daily life i 1.7kReads9.5Score324Shelves
21. 321 我 Me! A Body of Purest Essence, and the Whole Martial World Wants to Sacrifice Me! 我！至纯之体，全江湖要我祭天！ The Rhythm of the River on the Jiang江上河之韵Eastern Fantasy180k WordsOngoing [Two powerful male leads: the aloof assassin and the demon hunter with crippled meridians] [Fantasy wuxia + conflict between species + political intrigue + redemption + an ensemble cast with multiple storylines] Ten years ago, humans and demons clashed in a battle that shook the heavens and earth. The Yunling Observatory and the Nethersea Celestial Palace sacrificed hundreds of people to power a sealing array. They sealed the great demon, but were nearly wiped out in the process. Only Zhou Che 5Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Intelligent, decisive, and with a good sense of proportion.

22. 322 晚 The Evening Breeze Carries the Clouds Home with You 晚风携云共君归 I, the Emperor, Don't Like Sweet Potatoes朕不爱吃番薯Two Male Leads222k WordsOngoing [Historical danmei, devoted to each other, reborn, cultivation] [Cool, roguish top ♡ gentle, silly bottom] He died once, but left his love in the mortal world. As an Immortal Lord revered by all in the Upper Immortal Realm, Nangong Muyun knew that after his death in battle, all three of his souls and seven spirits would vanish. So he instructed his subordinates to take away the thread of affection that embodied his love. Even if only a lone wisp of his soul remained, he would find that person, 17Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I've been following this, it's beautiful.

23. 323 娘 The Temple of the Goddess: A Fallen Emperor's Life of Mutual Combat 娘娘庙之亡国之君的左右互搏人生 omgdomgdTwo Male Leads321k WordsOngoing [Historical BL] [Mutual Firsts] [Having a Child] No one is reborn or transmigrates, there are no golden fingers or misunderstandings, but there are schemes. A broad-minded, unconventional founding emperor x a love-struck, fallen ruler who cares for all under heaven. Two extraordinary emperors raise a child together, curb the power of regional lords, repel enemies, unify the realm, provide disaster relief, and improve people's lives. Together, they establish and govern their unified empire. They 1.2kReads—Score107Shelves

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    All of these match; ancient court documents on childbirth

24. 324 我 My Handsome as a Flower Senior Brother Is Actually a Prince of the Demon Race 我那貌美如花的师兄竟是妖族殿下 Stealing Leisure in the Clouds云里偷闲Two Male Leads326k WordsCompleted [Two powerful leads | Beautiful, formidable demon-clan senior brother x aloof Sword Venerable junior brother | Younger gong | He tempts him without even realizing it] Su Zhiyi, heir to the throne of Qingqiu, is peerlessly elegant. He saves Shen Jianwei from the brink of death and teaches him the way of the sword. Over the next ten years, Shen Jianwei grows from a frail boy into a Sword Venerable, while Su Zhiyi remains the most dazzling flash of red. Until, at a celebratory banquet, Shen Jianwei 7Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Want to come and take a look?

25. 325 天 Tian Si 12138 天丝12138 Morning Star12138启明星12138Two Male Leads285k WordsOngoing [Wuxia, historical mystery, two male leads] (Yue Mingxue's perspective: A gentle blade conceals deadly poison) Yue Mingxue set out alone in pursuit of justice, only to fall into the hands of a man gentler than the moonlight. He stayed by his side without ever leaving, fed him medicine and tended his wounds, and soothed his sorrows with soft words. He became the only light on Yue Mingxue's long road through the jianghu. But the object hidden in that man's sleeve was no silver needle. It was a po 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is really beautiful.

26. 326 天 A Cuddly Succubus Falls from the Sky, Always Hiding in Her Senior Brother's Arms 天降魅魔撒娇精，爱往师兄怀里躲 Auntie Mapida麻皮大姨Two Male Leads180k WordsOngoing Why did falling from the sky turn me into a little snake? Why was I picked up by a strange old man and taken on as his disciple, only to be given a mighty, handsome, well-built senior disciple? What on earth is going on? Better cling to my senior brother first! 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Although she's a succubus, she must be intelligent and quick-witted to team up, take down the scumbags, and fall in love!

27. 327 储 Scheming for the Crown Prince's Heart 储君谋心 You Embroider the Mountains and Rivers君绣山河Two Male Leads352k WordsCompleted He was Xie Linxi, the gifted and brilliant Crown Prince, heir to the Eastern Palace. He was Shen Mingyuan, the taciturn and patient son of a fallen general, appointed as the Crown Prince’s study companion. An imperial edict sent Shen Mingyuan into the palace, where he became the person closest to the Crown Prince. They kept each other company at the study table, trained together on the field, and relied on one another through stormy nights. They became an inseparable part of each other’s lives. 16Reads6.9Score—Shelves
28. 328 将 General, Your Ways Set My Heart Strings Aflutter 将军这般，乱我心弦 Beans, Wheat, Millet, and Rice豆麦菽黍稷Two Male Leads288k WordsOngoing Su Ling, second son of the Duke of Yu’s household, was struck by a strange poison as a young boy. By Heaven’s grace, he met a benefactor who barely managed to save his life, but as a result, he was forced to leave home for more than a decade. The years in the mountains passed in a flash, while worldly splendor brought both fortune and misfortune. When he finally returned, the only person in his heart was the young general Chu Yan. A loyal minister is framed and imprisoned, the empress dowager’s 6Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This book is worth reading. It's an ancient romance novel with two strong male leads, and the writing and logic are both excellent.

29. 329 野 Wild Wind Zheyi: From Stray Dog to King of the Martial World 野风折逸：称霸江湖从野狗做起 Kong Bao 887空宝887Ancient Romance114k WordsOngoing {Not a self-sacrificing saint}{Romance is secondary; the main plot follows his rise to power} Young Lin Feng was born to a farming family, an utterly unremarkable speck of dust in this world. His fate changed with one daring act of “theft.” A wealthy young master, born with the destiny of a chosen one, treated a martial arts manual gifted to him by a reclusive expert as trash and tossed it aside. Lin Feng picked up this discarded opportunity and used the book to set out on a perilous journey th 9Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It's really good! Most importantly, the writing is excellent. If you don't like it, come and criticize me!

30. 330 穿 I Transmigrated to Ancient Times to Become Chancellor 穿越到古代当宰相 The Cool-Loving Pretty Sister爱装酷的俊姐姐Historical166k WordsCompleted 51Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A new time-travel drama, highly recommended.

31. 331 晦 Huihu 晦昒 Starting Today, I'm Fasting今天开始就辟谷Two Male Leads249k WordsOngoing [On the outside: ruthless, scheming, beautiful and tragic, but inwardly fragile and sensitive, a husband-tormenting menace] X [A decisive and carefree prince in public, but a lovesick, doting puppy in private] (Powerful leads / love and hate / a touch of dominance and submission / angst / ensemble cast) P.S. These character traits only apply when they're dressed to the nines... The two of them get pretty kinky... Yuan Hui: “Your Highness only has to seize the throne. I, your humble servant, have 12Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Well-reasoned and supported by evidence [Reflection]

32. 332 国 Though the Nation Has Fallen, the Mountains and Rivers Remain 国破尚山河 Qi Mu Xing弃慕星Historical262k WordsCompleted [Xiu Jueming x Sheng Pingzi; Jie Buhuo x Bo Ruye] [Excellent novel + two male leads + political intrigue + fictional setting + ancient times + tragic romance + equally matched leads + bad ending] After a thousand sails have passed, what remains when you look back? Where has the boy gone? Xiu Jueming was the young master of Linmuxia Gorge. He had lived carefree, devoting himself to martial arts, until he witnessed the most ominous celestial phenomenon in a century. Called upon in a time of crisis 56Reads8.8Score—Shelves

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    Everyone is online; there are no "tools" (or "assistants").

33. 333 烟EN Misty Rain Tower 烟雨楼 A Night of Misty Rain一夕烟雨Eastern Fantasy9.5M WordsOngoing [The print edition is now available nationwide at all major retailers] "Traditional xuanhuan" "No harem" In the land of Jiuzhou stands a tower called the Misty Rain Tower. Its master, Li Qingzhi, is hailed as a peerless prodigy, holding life and death in his hands beneath the cover of night. Yet what the world doesn’t know is that someone else stands behind the Misty Rain Tower, its true founder. Using the guise of a spoiled young master as cover, he manipulates the winds and clouds and plots ac 868.8kReads9.6Score66.1kShelves
34. 334 共 Let’s Go Together 共赴～ Little Fortune Cat发财猫崽Historical11k WordsCompleted Let’s go together~ 30Reads—Score—Shelves
35. 335 督 After the Governor Faked His Death, the Mad Emperor Went on a Killing Spree 督主假死后，疯批帝王杀疯了 Green Mountains, Clouds, and Long Rivers青山云水长Two Male Leads1.1M WordsCompleted (This book is complete) [Court intrigue | Two equally matched leads | Ghostly male lead | Fake death | The pursuit after losing her | Humorous and comedic | Possessive, obsessive, scheming ghostly top ✘ Hot-tempered heartthrob bottom] Shen He, a modern-day internet keyboard warrior, transmigrates by accident into the body of a powerful eunuch destined by the history books to suffer three thousand cuts. Determined to avoid the same gruesome fate, he just wants to keep his head down and survive. B 19.2kReads9.2Score3.5kShelves

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    The writing is superb, the political intrigue is excellent, and both the main characters are highly intelligent. The story features a eunuch and a mad prince, written with exceptional skill and a humorous style. The protagonist feels incredibly real, brave and resourceful. Although handsome, his appearance isn't overly described, making it natural and not awkward; he attracts others entirely through his personal charm. It's the best "popular" protagonist I've ever read (though he's not really that popular). The male lead is a prince in the early stages, decisive, intelligent, and a master strategist. Later, he inherits the throne and wields absolute power. The interactions between the main characters are completely natural and satisfying, with a strong aftertaste. The characters are well-developed and vivid, and even the supporting characters aren't just background figures. The plot is exhilarating, and the romance is even more satisfying. The male lead is extremely possessive. "In Zhu Qinyu's world, there is only Shen He, but in Shen He's world, there is the entire world. Zhu Qinyu is jealous of that 'world.'"

36. 336 国 Why Is the Lord of the Kingdom So Distraught? 国主为何如此崩溃 Cat Cat Monster Cat Cat猫猫怪怪猫猫Two Male Leads550k WordsCompleted [Two male leads + equally powerful + secretly unhinged + sweet romance + multiple personalities] Chu Mingxin was utterly devastated. How could he not be? He’d transmigrated into a novel his older sister wrote back in middle school! He didn’t even want to think about how earth-shattering and outrageous the plot was! He planned to cling to the male lead and enjoy a life of easy wins. The male lead would go on a killing spree while he cheered from behind. Even if the sky fell, the tall male lead co 68Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The male protagonist transmigrates and casually saves a deposed monarch of another country, who has fallen into slavery. He plans to rely on the monarch when the monarch rises to power. A story of a current ruler of a warring state in another world running away with a deposed monarch – a strong-strong, male-oriented story (. '▽'.)♡ Lighthearted and humorous, focusing on great achievements, a loyal dog + a hidden madman, mutually attacking each other. Primarily plot-driven with romance as a secondary element, it develops over time. Not mindless, political intrigue, and a small ensemble cast. Not feminine, no cloying scenes. What's it like to be a deposed monarch, going from escape to unification? Chu Mingxin: Thanks for the invitation, currently fleeing with another deposed prince. Chu Mingxin: "What exactly are you planning, you noble slave?" Jiang Zichu: "My original plan was to follow you around, trying to find important guests and former officials." Chu Mingxin: "Oh? We're on the same page. But don't expect me to protect you. I'll die more easily than you." The two, who originally wanted to rely on each other, ended up bumping into each other. Fate.

37. 337 摄 The Night the Regent Was Poisoned, I Took the Initiative to Cuddle Up to Him 摄政王毒发当晚，朕主动求贴贴 Lian Yun Xun'er恋云薰儿Two Male Leads248k WordsOngoing [Two Male Leads] [Power Couple] [System] [Soul Transmigration] [Emperor and Regent] Shen Qingci, heir to a top conglomerate in the capital, plunged into a hot spring on the day of his celebration banquet. When he woke up, he had become the puppet emperor of the Great Liang Dynasty? On one side was the Empress Dowager, who thought he was useless. On the other was Regent Xiao Jingheng, who saw him as a pawn. Oh, and there was also his younger brother, who had transmigrated with him and was still d 4.5kReads7.7Score665Shelves

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    [Bookshelf plus one][Bookshelf plus one][Already planted][Already planted][Original Party][Original Party]

38. 338 别 Stop Pretending, I Know You Want to Rebel! 别装了，朕知道你想造反！ Night Lodging in the Morning Breeze夜宿晨风Two Male Leads500k WordsOngoing [Dual Male Leads + Two Powerful Leads + Love Grows Over Time + Beautiful, Strong, Tragic, Hopeless Romantic × Cool, Compassionate Emperor + Emotional Push and Pull] After Pei Hengyu was reborn, he died again! And this time, he died alongside his nemesis! Pei Hengyu was reborn again! Now he has to take his nemesis in and keep him well fed and comfortable. While Pei Hengyu does his utmost to demonstrate how to be a wise ruler, Yuwen Jun’an, whom he keeps by his side, is secretly demonstrating how 5Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Shuangnan, classical style, excellent writing.

39. 339 废 The Deposed Prince Takes the Throne 废子临朝 Night Lodging in the Morning Breeze夜宿晨风Two Male Leads273k WordsCompleted Male-male romance. [Cunning, bewitching fox bottom x ferocious Tibetan Mastiff top] After his father and brothers are brutally killed and the nation faces disaster, Jing Yu, burdened with a blood feud, discovers that unlike him, the exceptionally talented Qing Hezhu was deliberately raised as a good-for-nothing under the late emperor's scheme. Jing Yu, whose family had someone in power, had chosen to live as a pleasure-loving playboy because of his frail health. Qing Hezhu, however, had no such 3Reads—Score—Shelves
40. 340 关 The Curious Case of My Husband Being the Empress 关于我老公是女帝这件事 Du Fei渡非Two Male Leads1.5M WordsOngoing [Two male leads + sweet-tempered beauty gong × foul-tempered wild-wolf shou] Shen Muqiu, a retired tomb raider, ran into trouble during an archaeological operation he was helping with. The underground palace collapsed. He closed his eyes, and when he opened them again, he had become the tomb’s owner: an empress! He had also inherited both the empress’s vast empire and her harem of male consorts. A straight man through and through, with a will as unbending as reinforced concrete, he could only cr 21Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A story featuring two strong protagonists, political intrigue, and a compelling plot. The female empress (a double agent) is the seme, and the war god prince is the uke. It's a grand scheme involving court intrigue, with early battles between the emperor and his ministers, followed by factional struggles for the throne. The seme is beautiful (and gentle and tolerant), while the uke is extremely possessive (fierce and manly, with a fiery temper that he manages to suppress through his composure). The villains are not unintelligent, and the story is action-packed without being melodramatic. [Eating melon emoji]

41. 341 捡 I Picked Up the Strongest Zombie King of the Apocalypse, and He Keeps Trying to Bite Me 捡到末世最强丧尸王，他总想咬我 Floating Life in the Mountains山居浮生Two Male Leads258k WordsCompleted Also known as: Captain, Your Little Zombie Is Hungry Again Lu Tian, the strongest zombie king of the apocalypse, has two wishes: 1. Turn the man who always protects him into one of his own kind. 2. Pass himself off as human and have a little fun. So, “by accident,” he turned the whole team into top-tier superpowered individuals by biting them. Only at the very end did he understand that Jiang Feng never wanted to become one of his kind. He wanted to be the only one who belonged to him. Jiang Fen 128Reads7.2Score—Shelves

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    See if you have it.

42. 342 归 Return to Southern Yu: The Deposed Emperor Begs Me to Take Him In 归栖南虞：废帝哭着求我收留 Floating Life in the Mountains山居浮生Two Male Leads237k WordsCompleted A 1990s veteran bookstore owner x a "useless" emperor who climbed out of the history books 28-year-old, battle-scarred veteran Gu Shoujiang x 18-year-old transmigrated little emperor Li Wenyuan, sweet on the surface and dark within A ten-year age gap, with a healing, nurturing romance and two people choosing each other. After leaving the military, Gu Shoujiang just wants to lie flat and open a secondhand bookstore where he can take it easy. Until he finds a beautiful, badly injured boy trembling 20Reads—Score—Shelves
43. 343 当 When Moonlight Kisses Wildfire: White Flame 当月光吻上野火：白色火焰 Floating Life in the Mountains山居浮生Urban101k WordsCompleted The Wildfire Lover of the Iceberg Painter, White Flame At the illustrious Seven Degrees Bar in S City, Baili Ji is a legend unlike any other. Blessed by the gods with both striking looks and a distinguished family, he still finds everything in the world “boring.” Every night, like a cool moon, he sits in a quiet corner amid the clamor, building a wall of aloofness and indifference as he waits for an unexpected encounter that will make his soul tremble. After retiring, Xiao Mingyuan finds himself 1.8kReads—Score143Shelves
44. 344 重 Reborn, I’m Hounded by a Powerful CEO 重生后我被霸总大佬缠上了 Floating Life in the Mountains山居浮生Two Male Leads61k WordsCompleted Double purity # Sweet romance # Two strong leads In his past life, Baili Ji grovelled for love, only to be pushed under a car by a scheming green tea bitch and die a worthless death. When he opened his eyes again, he was back at the moment before the tragedy. Faced with his scumbag ex’s insults, Baili Ji gave a cold laugh, turned around, and threw himself into the arms of the most imposing stranger on the roadside. “Darling, they’re bullying me!” He’d only meant to find a random shield to infuri 516Reads—Score—Shelves
45. 345 龙 Long Aotian and His Brothers 龙傲天与他的兄弟 Qing Huang Mo Bai青荒墨白9k WordsCompleted Long Aotian and His Brothers 52Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It's really good because it's not mindless or love-struck.

46. 346 喜 After Falling for the General, I Decided to Become the Crown Prince 喜欢上将军后，决定去当太子 Mu Chuan Yuyu沐川钰钰Two Male Leads193k WordsOngoing [Two male leads + political intrigue + a touch of ensemble cast + bittersweet coming-of-age? Slow burn] [Young, ruthless general Le x precocious, prickly prince Zhao] Story blurb: “Zhaozhao, don't tell me that after a trip to Shu, you've started liking men? You're a prince. You'll have to marry and have children someday.” “I...” Zishu Zhao had no way to argue back. The only person who saw through him was Jiang Yushu. That day, she told him he could ask the emperor for a fief in Shu. Otherwise, a 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Ancient Chinese BL (Boys' Love), featuring a prince and general couple, with high intelligence and no melodramatic plot twists.

47. 347 泠 Ling Jinchuan 泠瑾川 Classic Spicy Mung Bean Cake经典香辣绿豆糕Two Male Leads402k WordsOngoing [Two male leads + ancient fantasy + devoted love + both leads are each other's only partners + one-on-one romance] Thirty thousand years ago, the human, immortal, and demon realms joined forces and drove the demon realm to the far edge of Cangman, to the Abandoned City. The battle left the demon race severely weakened, and they dared not invade the three realms again for a thousand years. Later generations called it the Battle of Cangman. The three realms then lived in peace and supported one an 369Reads—Score—Shelves
48. 348 绝 The Peerless Senior Brother’s Most Cherished Darling 绝美师兄的心尖第一宠 Mi Tang Na米汤呐Two Male Leads225k WordsCompleted Demon-marrow junior brother x resourceful third senior brother Two powerful male leads (career-focused) + power struggles + confinement + revenge + schemes and intrigue + satisfying face-slapping Ten years ago, Ying Wugu, the dazzling young master of Lingjian Palace known as the “Celestial Sword,” stormed a Red Flame Brothel auction to rescue his fiancée, then vanished without a trace. Five years ago, Luoyue Manor, famed for the breathtaking view of countless peaks reflected in Luoyue Lake, was 50Reads8.3Score—Shelves

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    Chapter Thirteen of the Divine Tale: A story of two equally matched, powerful male protagonists, the ancient god Donghuang Ying (pronounced "yíng," which is very important to the author) and the Xuanyuan clan, the god lord of the Nine Heavens Palace. Senior brother, a perfect match of two powerful male protagonists. Don't worry about updates stopping; the author has drafts saved up.

49. 349 世 The World Speaks of Gods 世有神说 Mi Tang Na米汤呐Modern Romance646k WordsCompleted So what if I’m unemployed? I’m raising gods in the mortal world! A collection of stories, each chapter forming a tale of its own with its own protagonist. The characters and stories in every chapter are closely connected to the protagonist of the full novel. Gods, humans, ghosts, spirits, and demons: a panorama of life in the Three Realms, full of old grudges and tangled affections, with multiple couples and a touch of BL. Main relationship: a mother and son’s bond. Cheng Heng: I just want to ra 29Reads—Score—Shelves
50. 350 寻 Ten Years in Search of Jade 寻玉十年 Yan Yan Like Jade琰琰如玉Two Male Leads263k WordsOngoing Gaunt and haggard, he stood at the edge of the cliff with a long sword in hand, watching the man chasing after him. His eyes brimmed with tears, his gaze lowered. “Little White Dragon, don’t come looking for me.” He left those words behind, plunged his sword into himself, and fell from the cliff, leaving his pursuer to wander the world alone. Through countless cycles of rebirth across a thousand worlds, all I ask is to walk by your side. Yanyan, I’m coming to find you. 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Good-looking friends

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