Looking for Good Historical Mystery Novels Combining Case Solving, Suspense, and Deduction 求推古代背景，结合探案+悬疑+推理的好书

1. 51 宫 The Palace Case 宫案 Ling Tian灵天Ancient Romance515k WordsCompleted [Mystery + strange encounters and urban legends + deduction + psychology + crime + high-IQ crime + supernatural suspense] A partnership across 400 years to solve historical mysteries Su Yue, a famous psychological counselor, is accidentally caught up in the mysterious death of a popular young actress suffering from depression, who falls from a building. Forced to move out of her home, she settles into a secluded house in the suburbs, where a strange, abandoned mailbox stands outside. While helpi 1.4kReads9.3Score169Shelves

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   [Top Post] ① Modern psychological counselor Su Yue and Xu Zhicheng, the former Vice Minister of the Court of Judicial Review from 400 years ago, collaborate across time and space through a mysterious mailbox to solve cases, connecting multiple bizarre cases such as the "Mysterious Disappearance of the Grand Tutor's Mansion" and the "Dismemberment Case on the Ninth Day of the Third Lunar Month." The cases are intricately linked and logically rigorous. ② The female protagonist is a martial arts expert with exceptional lightness skills but a timid personality. She partners with the blind but intelligent male protagonist, using meticulous observation and unique skills to solve complex cases. The case designs incorporate folk tales and power struggles.

2. 52 星 White Egrets Rise over the Galaxy [Historical Mystery] 星河白鹭起【古代探案】 Hong Yao红摇Mystery642k WordsCompleted [Film and television rights sold] [Historical romance + Mystery and investigation + One-on-one romance + Sweet romance + Ensemble cast] [Quick-witted, resourceful ancient-era deliverywoman with post-traumatic stress disorder x aloof Assistant Minister of the Court of Judicial Review] Fang Xiaoqi, the ancient delivery service’s ace courier known as Flying Swallow, is delivering a meal when an arrow from an Assistant Minister of the Court of Judicial Review knocks her off a rooftop. By a twist of 6kReads9.3Score826Shelves
3. 53 神 Divine Detective, Stop Hiding! The Capital Has Sent Someone to Fetch You 神探别苟了！京师亲自派人来请了 A Lovely Person in a Tree木上可人Ancient Romance1.4M WordsCompleted [Complete] Also known as "Getting By as a Detective in Ancient Times": She transmigrates to ancient times, where the heroine solves cases with the help of a System in this thrilling story, with romance and a touch of farming. Zhang Ruxi accidentally transmigrates into an ancient Taoist temple. When she wakes up, she finds herself an unregistered nobody who cannot show her face. To make matters worse, she is immediately caught up in the murder of a powerful court official and becomes a suspect. 5.5kReads9.2Score817Shelves

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   It's great!! The female lead returns to the modern era in the end.

4. 54 京 The Capital's Number One Lady Detective 京城第一女神探 Wei Yu卫雨Ancient Romance265k WordsCompleted [Historical mystery + bickering couple + made for each other] [Adorably ravenous female sleuth vs cool, unruly crown prince] Shen Rubai was born into one of the four great families of the capital. Her specialties are solving cases and eating. One day, she suddenly learns she is to be given in marriage to the crown prince and is horrified. By a twist of fate, she runs into him, then pits her wits against him in the hope that he will call off the engagement of his own accord. Before the engagement 1.7kReads9.2Score148Shelves

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   Highly rated, perfect for those looking for something to read.

5. 55 天 Heavenly Abyss 天渊 Mu Xiao Sansheng沐潇三生Eastern Fantasy6.4M WordsOngoing (The print edition has been published and is available to buy online) A hundred years ago, Chen Qingyuan entered a forbidden zone called the Heavenly Abyss. His soul lamp went out, and everyone believed he was dead. Today, Chen Qingyuan has emerged from the forbidden zone alive, but his cultivation has been destroyed and his spiritual roots severed. With his beloved breaking off their engagement and the various sects bullying him, what is Chen Qingyuan supposed to do? “Chen Qingyuan, you have tw 976.7kReads9.4Score99.9kShelves
6. 56 锦 Embroidered Guard, Fangs Bared 锦衣獠牙 Uncle Ribs排骨大叔Historical2.1M WordsCompleted [Adapted into several short dramas and animated dramas. Witty, lighthearted, slice-of-life comedy, ridiculous antics, sly tricks, and absurd humor.] After the old Taoist finished chanting, he shouted, “Begone! Soul, return to your body!” Li Xiaoya’s body jerked inside the coffin. He sat bolt upright, opened his eyes, and asked in confusion, “Where am I?” “(⊙_⊙)” The old Taoist performing the ritual rolled his eyes back and promptly fainted on the spot. Also known as: [Relax, How Many People Have 34.6kReads9.1Score3.6kShelves

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   "The Embroidered Uniform Guard, Our Boss is a Bit Cunning"—When Li Xiaoya, whose "tricking" skills are maxed out, meets the White Lotus Cult, a cat-and-mouse game of intellectual superiority unfolds! Hello everyone, today I'm recommending a hilarious and constantly surprising ancient-style detective novel—"The Embroidered Uniform Guard, Our Boss is a Bit Cunning!" The protagonist, Li Xiaoya, is an Embroidered Uniform Guard who grew up relying on his "tricking" skills. He's not only good at extracting information and setting traps, but he can also use his silver tongue to completely fool his enemies! His intelligence makes you wonder if he's from another time! From the very beginning, Li Xiaoya demonstrates his talent for "tricking." Facing the White Lotus Cult's Protector Zhan, he doesn't try to fool him; instead, he directly lays his cards on the table: "Even if you help us capture the Great Protector, you're still doomed." Protector Zhan is stunned: "Then why are you telling me all this?" Li Xiaoya smiles slightly: "I just want you to die knowing why." This move is absolutely hilarious! Even more ingenious was his threat to "bury him alive" against Protector Zhan, which terrified the latter into immediately agreeing to help capture the culprits. This psychological warfare was even more effective than the White Lotus Sect's brainwashing! Meanwhile, Li Xiaoya's superior, Xu Yida, was also stunned by his cunning maneuvering. Upon hearing that Li Xiaoya wanted to use cannons to capture people, Xu Yida was completely bewildered: "You're not planning to blast the White Lotus Sect to smithereens, are you?" Li Xiaoya calmly replied, "I'm just using cannons to seal off the rat hole, trying to capture them alive." His thought process was so unbelievable, it made one wonder if he was a strategist who had traveled from the modern era! Even more hilarious was Li Xiaoya's incredible luck. He was only checking household registrations when he unexpectedly captured three notorious bandits. This luck was even more outrageous than winning the lottery! And his methods for dealing with the White Lotus Sect were truly remarkable—not only did he turn Protector Zhan against him, but he also orchestrated a grand "cannon blasting of the rat hole" drama. His intelligence was so high, it made one wonder if he had cheated! In short, this book blends elements of detective work, comedy, and plot twists, with a tight plot and frequent laughs that will keep you hooked! If you enjoy lighthearted and humorous historical fiction, or want to see how a cunning protagonist outsmarts the villain, then this book is definitely for you! Come and witness Li Xiaoya's "tricking" journey! And while you're at it, see how he uses a cannon to seal off a rat hole and wipe out the White Lotus Cult!

7. 57 金 Golden Eagle Envoy 金鹰特使 The Moon Shines in the Sky月明在天Eastern Fantasy351k WordsOngoing Rain-Soaked Bell • The Old Home I gaze back to those days: emerald cypresses formed a ring, and glazed tiles adorned the soaring eaves. Green lamps and red candles hung high. The halls were filled with guests, their laughter and conversation bright and warm. Music drifted from several corners, stirring the wine cups into a blur. Now all that remains are crumbling tiles and broken walls. Who could have imagined such splendor would vanish without a trace? Years have passed, and it is hard to fin 6Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Ancient times, martial arts and suspense

8. 58 冰 Frozen in 2010 冰封2010 The Moon Shines in the Sky月明在天Historical32k WordsCompleted Peace and war, ideals reflected in reality. Who can say what is right and wrong? Don't judge him for killing without restraint, or curse him as cold-blooded and cruel. Did desire give rise to ambition? Or... Deep in the bamboo grove, hidden away from the world, one thought stirs, and ripples spread. The world lies in ruin, bones strewn across the land. Winter comes, and ice seals everything. —Reads—Score—Shelves
9. 59 大 The Tang Dynasty Record of Exorcism 大唐辟邪录 A Huan Loves Ge La Tiao爱吃格拉条的阿环Mystery492k WordsOngoing In the prosperous Tang dynasty, people devour one another without leaving a trace. Shen Qichi, a low-born judicial officer, believes in neither ghosts nor gods, only human nature. Pei Zhao, a noble-born general with a razor-sharp blade, swears to right every wrong. When the legend of the “Peach Blossom Bride,” a woman whose skin is flayed, disrupts the Night Patrol of the Imperial Guards, a string of strange cases tears away the powerful elite’s veil of respectability. Bones in a Buddhist shrine 34Reads—Score101Shelves
10. 60 公 The Princess Is Ordered to Journey West 公主奉旨去西行 Black Lotus, Who Loves Vinegar-Sautéed Wood Ear爱吃醋溜木须的黑莲Mystery96k WordsOngoing Princess Chaoyang's Case-Solving Record on the Journey West Shen Zhiyi, a princess of the Great Yong, has loved two things all her life: examining corpses and solving cases. When she hears that General Shi, her childhood sweetheart, is returning to the capital with a diplomatic marriage party, Shen Zhiyi does not even look up. "Oh, that has nothing to do with me." Cui Guo adds quietly, "The other side sent a prince." What?! Shen Zhiyi jumps to her feet. "Quick! Pack our bags! We're leaving now!" 8Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Princess solves the case #The sudden appearance and childhood sweetheart

11. 61 剑 The Sword Saint Takes Flight 剑圣飞天 Ants Climbing to Heaven蚂蚁登天Eastern Fantasy517k WordsCompleted A Jianghu of Swordplay, Passion, and True Love This novel is a feast where imagination collides with passionate action. The moment you open it, it's as if you've stepped into an immortal realm and been swept into a thrilling story full of twists and turns. At the beginning, the protagonist Lin Feng overcomes countless dangers to thwart the Shadow Cult's scheme and returns victorious to the immortal realm. The glory and exhaustion of a hero's homecoming, followed by his passionate embrace with —Reads—Score—Shelves

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12. 62 逆 Reborn Against Fate: The Empress's Personal Bodyguard 逆命重生：女帝的贴身保镖 Ants Climbing to Heaven蚂蚁登天Urban294k WordsCompleted In this world of fantasy and adventure, the protagonist, Lu Li, is just an ordinary delivery rider, living a quiet, unremarkable life. But a chance encounter changes the course of his life forever. After saving a mysterious woman named Bai Li, Lu Li discovers a powerful force hidden within him, one that stems from the bloodline of an ancient shamanic clan. With the Tianque Merchant Guild entering the picture, Lu Li and Bai Li gradually uncover the secrets hidden behind their world. They must fac 1Reads—Score—Shelves
13. 63 狄 The Tales of Di Renjie 狄仁杰故事 Cooking Wine and Investigating Cases煮酒问案Mystery218k WordsCompleted [Mystery + Deduction + Crime Solving + Ancient China + Tang Dynasty] 1. Story Background During the reign of Emperor Gaozong of the Tang Dynasty, the young Di Renjie discovers a case involving a skeleton while on his way to take up the post of magistrate of Luoyang County. As he investigates its hidden secrets, a murder occurs in the Wang family. Everyone is a suspect, but who is the killer? In a secluded manor, the host dies before a banquet ends. No one present could have committed the crime, 751Reads6.5Score105Shelves

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    It's set in ancient Tang Dynasty, a suspenseful detective story with no set system, and is quite realistic. I hope this helps you.

14. 64 我 I Only Deliver Takeout to the Underworld 我只送阴间外卖 Leng Chi of Yangyu洋屿的冷叱Mystery20k WordsCompleted A new work is here! Welcome to read my stories on Tomato Novel. I hope you enjoy them. Your support motivates me to write, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Brothers, just watch it and I'm sure you'll love it.

15. 65 锦 Embroidered Guards After Dark 锦衣当夜 The Life My Heart Longs For in Back to Field心之所向往的生活Mystery738k WordsCompleted Other Embroidered Uniform Guards return home in glory. He kicks down doors to solve cases. Beneath the palace walls, a black cat carries off a human head. The entire court blames the Black Calamity. Cheng Rang kicks his way into the scene. The first thing he looks at isn't the corpse, but the runes. In cell number ten of the imperial prison, a female prisoner has refused to kneel or speak for three years. Everyone fears him wherever he goes, but she doesn't even raise an eyelid. He follows st 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    What may seem like ordinary, minor cases are actually intricately connected to the imperial court.

16. 66 洛 Three Days in Luoyang 洛阳三日簿 Great Sage Duo Duo大圣铎铎Historical511k WordsCompleted If you open the account book titled The Luoyang Three-Day Ledger, every line of numbers represents a life. Three days before the Lantern Festival in the first year of the Zhengsheng era, Li Suan, a low-ranking clerk in the Ministry of Revenue, discovers a ledger that could turn the entire court of the Wu Zhou dynasty into a river of blood. The charcoal and ice gratuities are bribes; the sunken grain ships are murder. And the bloody fingerprints of twenty-seven ministers on the final page point t 630Reads—Score143Shelves

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    A ledger ignites a night in Chang'an, dramatically altering the fate of the Tang Dynasty in 72 hours! Every number in the ledger drips with blood. Li Suan, a low-ranking official, trembles as he traces the disguised entries for "charcoal tribute" and "ice tribute." He knows he's not just opening a ledger, but the darkest heart of the Wu Zhou Dynasty's power struggles. The ledger, titled *The Three-Day Record of Luoyang*, lies quietly in a dusty corner of the Ministry of Revenue. When Li Suan—a low-ranking official who only knows how to do accounting—opens it, the gears of fate in the capital, Luoyang, begin to turn wildly. The seemingly ordinary figures for "charcoal tribute" and "ice tribute" are, in fact, a bloodbath that could plunge the entire Wu Zhou court into chaos. Three days before the Lantern Festival in the first year of the Zheng Sheng era, this insignificant figure becomes the key to stirring up history. --- 01 A Unique Track: Can Ledger-Based Judgments Overthrow a Dynasty? *The Three-Day Record of Luoyang* provides the most shocking answer. In this novel, the crackling of abacus beads is more deadly than swords, and audit reports become the most precise killing weapons. While other novel protagonists are still honing their skills, the protagonist of this book, Li Suan, is using an abacus and his absolute sensitivity to numbers to solve murder cases and uncover corruption networks amidst piles of ledgers. Audit reports become the most lethal weapon. This isn't a time traveler using modern knowledge to crush his opponent, but rather a local nobody struggling to survive under extreme pressure, using his expertise to break through a dead end. 02 Historical Mystery The story is set in the first year of Wu Zetian's reign, and every detail is meticulously crafted. The sinking of the canal ship was not an accident, the offering of charcoal and ice was not a formality, and the bloody fingerprints of twenty-seven ministers lie quietly on the last page of the ledger. The author uses solid details to construct a realistic and relatable Wu Zhou Dynasty. The grandeur of the Tang Dynasty intertwines with undercurrents, allowing readers to immerse themselves in the historical atmosphere while enjoying the thrill of solving a mystery. Wu Zetian awaits the truth, Princess Taiping sets up her chessboard, and Lai Junchen's pursuit is already at the door. 03 Countdown: A Life-or-Death Game The entire book is tightly focused on the countdown to the Lantern Festival, with a pacing as taut as a drumbeat. From the discovery of the account books to being hunted down by ruthless officials, culminating in the final showdown at the lantern festival, the entire novel is high-octane and gripping. This tension naturally makes "The Three-Day Record of Luoyang" a potential blockbuster. Each chapter is a heart-pounding experience, making readers feel as if they are personally participating in this life-or-death gamble that determines the fate of the dynasty. The vividly descriptive narrative style makes the novel's iconic scenes easily generate spontaneous discussions and secondary creations among readers. 04 Resonance with Ordinary People The protagonist, Li Suan, has no system, no superpowers, only an abacus and the instinct for survival. His fear, struggle, and wisdom in the face of adversity resonate strongly with ordinary people facing pressure in reality. This narrative of "ordinary people leveraging great history" is precisely the theme that most evokes empathy today. Readers can not only see themselves in Li Suan, but also experience the ultimate thrill of changing the world with professional knowledge through his perspective. Behind the numbers are human lives, and between the abacus beads, destiny is determined. When the fate of an entire dynasty rests on the account books of a lowly ninth-rank official, what would you do? --- The numbers in the ledgers still fluctuate, like the restless heartbeat of Luoyang, the capital city. Wu Zetian awaits the truth, Princess Taiping lays out her chessboard, and the ruthless official Lai Junchen's pursuit is already at the door. The abacus in this seemingly insignificant figure will determine whether Luoyang illuminates a golden age or is consumed by fire. The moment you open the "Luoyang Three-Day Ledger," you become a witness to this financial audit that will overturn history. Uneven accounts lead to unrest; numbers, like knives, are already at the throat of the Wu Zhou Dynasty.

17. 67 红 Tales of Crimson Brides 14: The Immortality Sacrifice 红妆诡事录之十四：长生祭 Wen Tianyao文天尧48k WordsCompleted Chronicles of Strange Affairs in Red: Volume Fourteen: The Immortality Sacrifice —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    "The Chronicles of the Red Makeup Ghosts"—from the eerie totems in "The Blood Stage," to the evil magic support in "The Painted Skin Slave," the mastermind behind "The Crow Bureau," the source of runes in "The Abyss in the Mirror," the covetousness in "The Embroidered Maiden's Gu," the supply of "source blood" in "The White Bone Dance," the assassins in "The Puppet Ballad," the Gu worms in "The Insect Devouring Tax," the infiltrators in "The Two-Faced Buddha," the evil magic experiments in "The Paper Wife," the array schemes in "The Underworld Account," the puppet core in "The Return of the Soul Banquet," and the massive "Heart Source Array" in the recently concluded "The Heartless Coffin"... Behind almost every horrifying mystery case, the shadow of this mysterious organization looms. They act mysteriously and cruelly, seemingly systematically collecting and experimenting with various terrifying techniques to manipulate the human body, the human mind, and even involve yin and yang. Their ultimate purpose remains shrouded in mystery, but their ambitions are undoubtedly immense.

18. 68 红 Tales of Crimson Brides 15: The Shadowless Pavilion 红妆诡事录之十五：无影阁 Wen Tianyao文天尧31k WordsCompleted Chronicles of Strange Affairs in Red: Volume Fifteen: The Shadowless Pavilion —Reads—Score—Shelves
19. 69 红 Tales of Crimson Brides 1: The Blood-Soaked Opera Stage 红妆诡事录之一：血戏台 Wen Tianyao文天尧31k WordsCompleted Chronicles of Strange Affairs in Red: Volume One: The Blood-Soaked Opera Stage —Reads—Score—Shelves
20. 70 红 Tales of Crimson Brides 5: The Embroiderer's Curse 红妆诡事录之五：绣娘蛊 Wen Tianyao文天尧35k WordsCompleted Chronicles of Strange Affairs in Red: Volume Five: The Embroiderer's Gu Poison —Reads—Score—Shelves
21. 71 红 Tales of Crimson Brides 6: The Dance of White Bones 红妆诡事录之六：白骨舞 Wen Tianyao文天尧29k WordsCompleted Chronicles of Strange Affairs in Red: Volume Six: The White Bone Dance —Reads—Score—Shelves
22. 72 红 Tales of Crimson Brides 7: The Puppet's Ballad 红妆诡事录之七：傀儡谣 Wen Tianyao文天尧30k WordsCompleted Chronicles of Strange Affairs in Red: Volume Seven: The Puppet Ballad —Reads—Score—Shelves
23. 73 红 Tales of Crimson Brides 9: The Two-Faced Buddha 红妆诡事录之九：双面佛 Wen Tianyao文天尧46k WordsCompleted Chronicles of Strange Affairs in Red: Volume Nine: The Two-Faced Buddha —Reads—Score—Shelves
24. 74 红 Tales of Crimson Brides 2: The Painted-Skin Slave 红妆诡事录之二：画皮奴 Wen Tianyao文天尧35k WordsCompleted Chronicles of Strange Affairs in Red: Volume Two: The Painted-Skin Slave 1Reads—Score—Shelves
25. 75 红 Tales of Crimson Brides 8: The Insect Tax 红妆诡事录之八：虫噬税 Wen Tianyao文天尧39k WordsCompleted Red Makeup Tales of the Strange, Vol. 8: The Insect-Eaten Tax —Reads—Score—Shelves
26. 76 红 Tales of Crimson Brides 13: The Heartless Coffin 红妆诡事录之十三：无心棺 Wen Tianyao文天尧32k WordsCompleted Red Makeup Tales of the Strange, Vol. 13: The Heartless Coffin —Reads—Score—Shelves
27. 77 红 Tales of Crimson Brides 12: The Soul-Calling Feast 红妆诡事录之十二：回魂宴 Wen Tianyao文天尧46k WordsCompleted Red Makeup Tales of the Strange, Vol. 12: The Feast for the Returned Soul 1Reads—Score—Shelves
28. 78 红 Tales of Crimson Brides 11: The Underworld Ledger 红妆诡事录之十一：阴间账 Wen Tianyao文天尧58k WordsCompleted Red Makeup Tales of the Strange, Vol. 11: The Underworld Ledger —Reads—Score—Shelves
29. 79 红 Tales of Crimson Brides 10: The Paper Bride 红妆诡事录之十：纸人妻 Wen Tianyao文天尧36k WordsCompleted Red Makeup Tales of the Strange, Vol. 10: The Paper Bride —Reads—Score—Shelves
30. 80 红 Tales of Crimson Brides 4: The Abyss in the Mirror 红妆诡事录之四：镜中渊 Wen Tianyao文天尧29k WordsCompleted Red Makeup Tales of the Strange, Vol. 4: The Abyss in the Mirror —Reads—Score—Shelves
31. 81 红 Tales of Crimson Brides 3: The Crow's Gambit 红妆诡事录之三：乌鸦局 Wen Tianyao文天尧35k WordsCompleted Red Makeup Tales of the Strange, Vol. 3: The Crow Gambit 1Reads—Score—Shelves
32. 82 退 After Calling Off the Engagement, I Slaughter My Way Through with Max-Level Insight 退婚后，我靠满级悟性杀疯了 A Huan Loves Ge La Tiao爱吃格拉条的阿环Ancient Romance317k WordsOngoing Reborn as the fool who was publicly humiliated by the crown prince and smashed her head against a pillar? Shen Qingyi slaps the scumbag so hard she knocks out his teeth! She stuns everyone at a poetry gathering, dishes out face-slapping at court, and happens to pick up a frail, handsome man... Wait, this guy's actually the future regent? "My lady, will you take responsibility for me?" On the Lantern Festival, the former crown prince returns from the dead, with a golden lotus embroidered on his b —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Beneath the surface of prosperity, undercurrents surge, and a series of mysterious cases involve the power struggles of aristocratic families. Shen Qichi and Pei Zhao join forces to punish the wicked and unravel the long-standing injustice.

33. 83 玄 Xuanhuan: The Immortal Divine Son Needs No Sister’s Bones to Prove His Dao! 玄幻：长生神子，何须妹骨证道！ Toasted Oats炒麦片Eastern Fantasy4.9M WordsOngoing The short drama adaptation of the same name is now available! [Invincible Overpowering Force][Decisive and Ruthless] Gu Changge transmigrates to the Central Continent Dao Domain and becomes the Gu family’s divine son. From the start, his elders want to take his younger sister’s Supreme Bone, but with a System in hand, why should Gu Changge need his sister’s bones to prove his Dao?! [Your bound target has received one spirit pill. You receive one peerless immortal pill in return, multiplied by a 147.5kReads8.3Score102.8kShelves

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    [Book Recommendation] Title: *Refusing to Dig Up My Bones, I Prove Immortality with My Double Pupils* In this fantasy world filled with mystery and power, a young man's fate is quietly altered. Gu Changge, a boy who has just turned sixteen, suddenly awakens his memories of his past life and finds himself transmigrated into a top-tier family called the Changsheng Gu Family, becoming the first-order True Dragon Son of the family. In this family, the ten order sons each possess extraordinary talents and physiques, such as the Ancient Sacred Body, the Innate Dao Body, and the Seven Aperture Exquisite Heart, while Gu Changge possesses the legendary Double Pupils, an extremely rare and powerful talent. Although he lacks innate supernatural abilities, his physical constitution is exceptional, comparable to any Sacred Body, Dao Body, or Divine Body. With the awakening of his memories, Gu Changge begins to utilize his wisdom from his past life and his talents in this life to rise step by step in this world where the strong are respected. He not only faces fierce competition within the family but also various challenges and conspiracies from the outside world. In this process, Gu Changge gradually reveals his extraordinary abilities, proving immortality with the power of his Double Pupils. "Refusing to Dig Up My Bones, I Prove Immortality with My Double Pupils" is a fantasy novel brimming with passion and wisdom. It not only boasts a gripping plot but also profound philosophical insights and rich emotions. If you enjoy the fantasy genre, then this book is an absolute must-read. Let's follow in Gu Changge's footsteps, explore this mysterious and vast fantasy world, and witness the birth of a legend!

34. 84 徐 The Chronicles of Lord Xu: The Beacon Fires of Dunhuang 徐公记之敦煌传烽录 Ji Yufeng纪玉峰Historical598k WordsCompleted Historical mystery, not fantasy. This is a historical mystery novel set during the Zhou dynasty under the rule of Wu Zetian. It is divided into three parts: The Shadow of Dunhuang, Turmoil in Kucha, and Looking East to Chang'an. As fierce fighting rages in the northwest, General Pei Rugui, whom Wu Zetian sent to inspect Longyou Circuit, vanishes without a trace. The virtuous minister Xu Gong (Xu Hongmin, courtesy name Yougong), now retired to the countryside, receives an imperial order to lead D 210Reads8.2Score—Shelves

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    Try this one.

35. 85 破 Solve It! I Solve Cases, That's What I Do! 破！破的就是案子！ Xing Feng行风Mystery358k WordsOngoing [No Romance + Ensemble Cast + Pure Friendship] In the seemingly glamorous capital, there is a mysterious organization that specializes in putting every kind of troublemaker in their place: the Office of Rectifying Corruption. Its members have always marched to the beat of their own drum: Wen Tingxiu: The only "normal person" in the office. Every day, he's either solving cases or stopping his teammates from tearing down the building. He's earned the title of the Office of Rectifying Corruption's 814Reads8.7Score165Shelves

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    Episode-style crime-solving stories, each episode is between 30,000 and 40,000 words long, engaging and not too long 😘

36. 86 冒EN Impostor of the Langya Clan 冒姓琅琊 Eastern Zhou Young Master Nan东周公子南Historical1.6M WordsOngoing (Also known as “The Matter of Me Pretending to Be a Nobleman of the Southern Dynasties”) To transmigrate isn’t a dinner party. It’s a deadly game at every turn. The south is beautiful, yet lofty ambitions often fade away. Since ancient times, the Southern Dynasties have been weak, their heroes short-lived. No golden finger, no System, and no second chance at life. Everything starts from zero! Original owner’s memories: none! Identity: none! Supplies: none! When transmigration becomes reality, ho 493.7kReads9.7Score71.7kShelves

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    Ancient mystery and suspense, a life of adventure in Langya, surviving step by step during the Northern and Southern Dynasties.

37. 87 六 Six Fan Gate: The Beloved Female Constable 六扇门之团宠女捕 Dog Sixteen狗十六Mystery790k WordsOngoing Her family was slaughtered, but she was lucky enough to survive. The Six Fan Gate rescued a mute little girl. What? The little mute is a girl? So now a bunch of rough-and-tumble men have no choice but to dote on this soft, rosy-cheeked little dumpling. Before long, she grows into an imposing female constable who cracks one baffling case after another! She excels at catching criminals, examining corpses, and everything else the job requires! 220Reads6.6Score—Shelves

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    I highly recommend it!

38. 88 我 I Solve Cases to Score Free Food at the Court of Judicial Review 我靠破案在大理寺蹭吃蹭喝 Dog Sixteen狗十六Mystery1.3M WordsOngoing Mystery/Detective Frost veils his silver mask, dust stains his white hair, and Pei Shaoqing's fate was written in the Book of Life and Death long ago. Yet he insists on using the last of his strength to defy fate and unravel the mystery that even the gods have fallen silent before, all for her. Born with white hair, he was destined to grow old by her side; and the name Jiang Tang is the only sweetness in his life. 2.6kReads8.2Score318Shelves
39. 89 直 Livestreaming Fortune-Telling: All My Top Supporters Are in Jail 直播测字：我的榜一全在局子里 Dog Sixteen狗十六Mystery2.2M WordsCompleted A ghost-seeing girl and a genius young detective make the perfect supernatural duo! Jiang Chen: Can you check whether there are any nasty things around us? Su Su: Do you think I'm a ghost-hunting police dog or something?! Ghost: You're the nasty thing! Your whole family is nasty! The supernatural duo always cracks the case! 18.4kReads9.1Score2.6kShelves
40. 90 大 The Female Detective of the Great Song Dynasty 大宋女刑司 Dog Sixteen狗十六Mystery1.0M WordsCompleted [High IQ + mystery-solving + suspense] She transmigrates straight into a murder scene. Framed for the crime and squeezed dry by her gambling-addict parents, she disguises herself as a man to escape trouble, only to be exposed without mercy by a general. Watch as this lowly servant latches on to the general, examines corpses, and deduces the truth behind each case. She punishes princes above and corrupt officials below, all with a loyal friend by her side. From hunting killers in Jiangnan to trek 7kReads9.2Score805Shelves
41. 91 大 The Great Coroner: Xilai, Another One’s Dead 大仵作：喜来，又死一个 Dog Sixteen狗十六Mystery2.2M WordsCompleted She was a posthumous child pulled from a pile of corpses. She spent her days among the dead, playing with skulls and amusing herself by catching maggots. To uncover the truth behind her adoptive father's death, she even took it upon herself to dissect a corpse. Others mocked her as a freak and kept their distance, but the ruthless commander of the realm's forces doted on her beyond measure. Dismemberment and cremation, for love or for money. In this bizarre world, joy comes from seeing clearly f 5.7kReads8.9Score877Shelves
42. 92 领 The Shepherd 领羊 Dog Sixteen狗十六16k WordsCompleted Leading the Sheep 212Reads—Score—Shelves
43. 93 我EN With a Fox Immortal, I Subdue a Hundred Ghosts 我以狐仙镇百鬼 Purple Dream Wandering Dragon紫梦游龙Mystery10.3M WordsOngoing The day I was born, nineteen bolts of thunder struck around our family’s courtyard. A fortune-teller said I was born a demon child, fated to suffer eighteen calamities in my life. Either someone else would die, or I would. As it turned out, the fortune-teller met his own calamity on the very day I was born. He carried me out of the village, and suddenly dropped dead! 748.4kReads9.4Score43kShelves

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    The content is novel and rich, the cases are not outdated, the horror concept is excellent, the logic is strong, it is humorous, and the modern elements are well integrated without feeling out of place.

44. 94 第 First Rate! 第一流！ Zhong Jiuling钟九陵Eastern Fantasy3.0M WordsCompleted [No female lead, no formulaic tropes, not a power fantasy. Excellent writing and a first-rate plot. If that’s not your thing, don’t read.] Year thirty-one of the New Era. Snow fell in the bitter cold of winter. Many things happened that year. The Divine Church gained a new Divine Son, the Buddhist faith saw thirty-six golden lotuses bloom, and a madman emerged from a crumbling Taoist temple. The North Sea churned, threatening to swallow heaven and earth. A tiny blade of grass grew in the De 39.7kReads8.5Score3.5kShelves

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    Invincible novel, recommended

45. 95 全 Global Lord: Invincibility Begins with Summoning the Female Emperor 全民领主：无敌从召唤女帝开始 Jiang Dabai江大白Sports2.4M WordsCompleted [System-focused progression, breakneck pacing, no angst throughout, the Dragon Kingdom rises, all races vie for supremacy.] Jiang Chen transmigrates to Blue Star, a world where everyone can become a lord, and from the start acquires the Stone of Creation, which can upgrade anything. [Common Hero Token] → [Legendary Hero Token]: Summon an Empress from the start (not from One Piece). [Common Troop Token] → [Legendary Troop Token]: A dragon emerges, able to fight ten thousand alone. [Swimming Pool] 92.8kReads9.0Score9.2kShelves
46. 96 我EN I'm Not a God of Theater 我不是戏神 Three Nine Sound Domain三九音域Urban4.0M WordsCompleted The brand-new masterpiece by San Jiu Yin Yu, author of Slay the Gods | Winner of the Best Science-Fiction Web Novel Award at the Macau International Science Fiction Awards | A Chinese grotesque epic that turns the tide of an era After a scarlet meteor streaked across the sky, human civilization ground to a halt. From that day onward, humanity could no longer build a rocket, a nuclear bomb, an airplane, a car... The pyramid of civilization built upon modern science collapsed with a thunderous roa 1.7MReads9.9Score181.2kShelves
47. 97 系EN Immortality System: I Outlived Everyone 系统赋我长生，我熬死了所有人 One Durian No. 3一只榴莲3号Eastern Fantasy5.6M WordsOngoing Observing the love and hatred of cultivators across the river of time from a perspective beyond life itself. He left a modest little town and entered the wondrous world of cultivation. His journey sped up and slowed down, moving forward or stopping to rest, but he never stopped walking. The Age of Declining Dharma, the Age of Emperors, the Age of Dark Turmoil… He appeared in every age, and the only thing he could do was watch old friends die with his own eyes, then see them off to their grave 579.3kReads9.4Score60.9kShelves
48. 98 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 868.2kReads9.6Score68.1kShelves
49. 99 重 Reborn in 1993: Dark Sea 重生1993，暗海 The Gods Want to Go Wild神想出去浪Urban1.9M WordsCompleted The physical edition of Wrathful Sea, Calm the Abyss is now available. Presales officially begin at 19:00 on October 11. [Reborn] [Mystery] [Undercover Agent] [Revenge] [Anti-Drug Operations] [Counterespionage] The golden finger is extremely weak, and he relies on his own abilities. This is a battle of wits between highly intelligent opponents, so you need to keep your brain switched on. There is no showing off and face-slapping! Ideal for veteran readers. If you understand it, you'll find it ve 259.2kReads9.6Score30.9kShelves

    Reader note

    When survival becomes the ultimate justice, all ethical principles are nothing more than flickering candles in the wind. This violent aesthetic of survival resonates with the burning beauty of the Golden Pavilion in Yukio Mishima's works, bursting forth with a breathtaking vitality amidst destruction. Recommended for all readers trekking through the spiritual wasteland: this work, blending the spirit of dark fairy tales with existentialist philosophy, is like a sharp-edged magic mirror, reflecting the deepest survival instincts of humanity. When you close the last page, you might hear the rustling of antlers growing from the depths of your soul—the wildness long disciplined by civilization is awakening.

50. 100 大 A Robot Arrives at Dali Temple: The Case of the Headless Buddha Statue 大理寺来了个机器人，无头佛像案 Shi Yi Onze拾一Onze30k WordsCompleted A Robot Arrives at the Dali Temple: The Headless Buddha Statue Case 26Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Robot time travel, detective work, Dali Temple, ancient times

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