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1. 301 谍 The Little Spy's Rise to Power 谍战小特务的逆袭 Winter Isn't Hot冬天不热Urban2.8M WordsCompleted He is the lowest-ranking undercover agent in the Military Statistics Bureau, yet he can spot Japanese spies in a vast crowd. He is also an expert operative, infiltrating enemy-occupied territory to assassinate traitors who sell out their country and vanish without a trace. Because: “Scanning Eye” in operation... 186kReads9.5Score20.6kShelves
2. 302 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
3. 303 大 The Ming Dynasty's Greatest Maverick 大明第一狂士 Long Yuan龙渊Historical4.8M WordsCompleted In the 35th year of the Wanli reign of the Ming dynasty, a ruthless schemer is reborn as the son of a county deputy magistrate. Using modern political tactics, he cracks one strange case after another. With modern strategies of maneuvering and intrigue, he shakes the imperial court and becomes unstoppable! Rebel bands run amok? Under my powerful army, they’re nothing but fodder! I will rebuild the Ming dynasty, extend its might across the seas, and usher in an unprecedented age of prosperity! 6.8kReads9.1Score656Shelves
4. 304 三 A Record of Heartbreak Across Three Lifetimes 三生三世情殇录 Youming Mang, Who Loves Glutinous Rice Cake Fish爱吃糍粑鱼块的幽冥莽Ancient Romance179k WordsCompleted The story's hero is Jun Yichen, a God of War from the Celestial Realm. Tall and straight-backed, with sword-like brows and bright eyes, he wears a dark robe that brings out his heroic bearing. His gaze is naturally resolute and stern, yet every so often an imperceptible tenderness shines through. The heroine, Su Liyue, is the little princess of the nine-tailed fox clan in Qingqiu. She is breathtakingly beautiful, with skin smooth as jade and eyes like a clear spring, lively and pure. Her pink ga —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   "The Chronicles of Love and Tragedy in Three Lifetimes" is a captivating and immersive masterpiece. With delicate and vivid prose, the author constructs a fantastical and magnificent world, filled with thrilling adventures and poignant love stories. The protagonists are vividly portrayed, struggling and growing amidst the whirlpool of fate, each choice gripping the reader's heart. The plot is full of twists and turns, unexpected turns and surprises, making it impossible to put down once you start reading. It is undoubtedly a classic that novel lovers should not miss.

5. 305 游 Game Invasion: I Became Emperor Before the Players Transmigrated 游戏入侵：我称帝了玩家才穿越 Xiao Chu Still Hasn't Slept潇楚还没睡Eastern Fantasy3.9M WordsOngoing [Transmigrating ahead of time + political scheming + dynastic power struggles + succubus + worlds merging] This book is also known as [I, the Empress's Fiancé, the Strongest Villain Behind the Scenes]. After waking up, Xia Chen finds himself logged into the mysterious game from his previous life ahead of schedule, starting out as the legitimate son of the Marquis of Zhendong. What? I have a younger brother named Xia Hao, who seems to have a mysterious bone inside him? It looks just like the lege 459.8kReads9.1Score46.7kShelves

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   [Recommendation] "Collective Transmigration: I'm a Century Ahead, with Maxed-Out Cheat Codes" is here! Xia Chen, a poor boy, awakens a powerful new life, his inner seal shattered, unleashing earth-shattering bloodline power! A century-long scheme, a war across countless realms—he alone will dominate eternity! A young man emerging from a side courtyard of the Marquis of Zhen Dong's mansion, wielding a long sword, shatters the void, conquering countless realms! When the collective transmigration arrives, Xia Chen already stands at the pinnacle, overlooking all living beings! This is a breathtaking scheme spanning time and space, a legendary epic bursting with passion! Witness how Xia Chen, with his own strength, suppresses the geniuses of countless realms and achieves unparalleled dominance! "Collective Transmigration: I'm a Century Ahead, with Maxed-Out Cheat Codes" will take you to the most thrilling fantasy world and the most domineering journey against all odds.

6. 306 圣EN The Holy White Crown 圣白冠冕 Feng Xiao Ya枫潇呀Eastern Fantasy3.5M WordsOngoing [Fast-Paced] [Explosive Action] [Emperor] [From Eaglefolk Tribe to Angel Empire] [Ascend to Godhood from the Throne] [Gods' War for Supremacy] [Early Transmigration] [Minor System] [Single Female Lead] [The Animated Adaptation Is Out, Come Watch] Demon God: When you gaze into the abyss, the abyss gazes back at you! Jiang You: Wrong. Abyss, when you gaze at Heaven, Heaven gazes back at you! The First Chapter: The Primordial Age of Chaos. Humanity did not yet exist. The ancestors of the elves were 117kReads9.0Score10.7kShelves
7. 307 在 Loving You in Planck Time 在普朗克时间爱你 Serene and Tranquil Pavilion清净怡然阁Modern Romance209k WordsCompleted [Strong Female Lead] [100-Day Countdown for a Female CEO] [Based on Real Experiences] [Primarily Realistic Fiction] [Sci-Fi and Mystery Elements] [Workplace] [Business Rivalry] [Strong Female Protagonist] [First Love] [Youthful Memories] [Childhood Friends] Shen Qixian, the CEO of a high-tech company, dreams on the same date every year about Lin Ye, her lover who has been missing for a long time. Every time, she wakes at exactly the same moment. But this year's dream sends her on an adventure. S 11Reads—Score—Shelves

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   It's very good, very mind-bending, and very interesting.

8. 308 为 To Redeem the Tyrant, the System Struggles to Survive Around the Clock 为救赎暴君，系统她日夜极限求生 Lu Li路鲤Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Hilarious + light fantasy + devoted couple + bickering + enemies turned lovers] Ever since Ouyang Linlang transmigrated into the body of an ancient tyrant, she hadn't enjoyed a single peaceful day! The two bickered all day and traded insults all night, locked in a love-hate relationship At first, when the tyrant wouldn't listen, she coaxed and tricked him, claiming she was a Judge's Brush who could predict the future and defy fate. Later, the tyrant became obsessed with jealousy. She spent ever 13.5kReads9.3Score2.2kShelves

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   ✨①The female protagonist transmigrates into the body of an ancient tyrant and lives a life of constant bickering and nightly banter with him, a love-hate relationship... At first, the tyrant doesn't listen to her, so she tries to deceive him by claiming to be a judge's pen that can predict the future and even defy fate. 🍉🍉 Later, the tyrant becomes obsessed with jealousy, and she has to soothe him until her lips are parched and she's practically getting sores on her mouth. 👀Tyrant: Can you become a woman and stay by my side? Linlang: (Rolls her eyes) No, I don't have a physical body. Tyrant: Or, you could cultivate into a fairy; an emperor and a fairy are a perfect match. Linlang: ✨✨(Shocked) Can't you learn something good? You just stopped being a tyrant, and now you want to be a foolish ruler bewitched by a fairy!? Tyrant: Of course, no matter what it takes, I will keep you here. 😎Linlang sneered, thinking, "Dream on! The moment the time is right, I'll slip away back to the modern world!" But what Ouyang Linlang never expected was that when she left, the tyrant went mad...

9. 309 在 The Romance I Found in Horror Games Is Full of Surprises 在恐怖游戏里谈的恋爱千奇百怪 Running Peach奔跑的桃子Mystery2.0M WordsCompleted Bai Yao became a vicious supporting character in numerous horror worlds, possessing nothing but beauty and a love of money. After the System tossed her the words "win them over," it lost contact because of a bad signal. She had read so many novels and knew the tropes well. Wasn't she supposed to win over men who had suffered tragic fates? The first time she saw someone, she could sense a dark red glow around him. She guessed that he must be her target, so... At a haunted boarding school, she fou 74.5kReads9.6Score7.9kShelves
10. 310 女 The Queen Starts Out as a Top-Tier Star 女王从顶流做起 I Took Great Pains我煞费苦心Modern Romance1.8M WordsCompleted [Print edition preorders open September 5, 2026, at 7:00 p.m.] From the start, she transmigrates and nearly kills her younger brother. If she doesn't complete the System's missions, she'll be punished with electric shocks. Following the System's instructions, Nan Xiangwan joins a survival show for aspiring idols. While the other young women sing and dance... Nan Xiangwan: “I'll perform a brick-breaking trick with my bare hands!” 31kReads9.5Score3.3kShelves
11. 311 我 My 26-Year-Old Female Tenant 我的26岁女房客 Super Big Tank Kobe超级大坦克科比Urban2.1M WordsCompleted After a wild night at a bar, a beautiful woman pinned him with a paternity claim, and the down-and-out young man suddenly became a father. As if things weren't bad enough, the owner of his rented home changed, and he was about to be kicked out. But his new landlady was beautiful! Should he ask to share the place? She coolly gave him a single word: “Get out!” A romantic entanglement sparked by a housing problem. 120kReads9.7Score13.9kShelves

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    This passage depicts a scene filled with complex emotions and real-world conflicts. The protagonists, Zhaoyang and Leyao, converse in the rain. Leyao tells Zhaoyang she is pregnant and implies the child is his. Zhaoyang initially doesn't believe her, even feeling angry, thinking Leyao is trying to blackmail him. However, as the conversation deepens, Zhaoyang's attitude softens, and he ultimately chooses to offer Leyao some financial assistance. This dialogue reveals the complex relationship between the two. Zhaoyang and Leyao met at a bar for a one-night stand. Zhaoyang has very little trust in Leyao, believing she is using him. However, Leyao's persistence and lonely figure evoke a sense of guilt and sympathy in Zhaoyang, ultimately leading him to offer her help, even though he still doesn't believe the child is his. Through delicate descriptions and realistic dialogue, this passage successfully portrays two complex characters. Zhaoyang is a realistic and somewhat cynical man, unwilling to easily take responsibility, but when faced with Leyao's predicament, his deepest kindness and compassion are touched. Le Yao is a woman who appears strong but is actually very fragile. When faced with life's setbacks, she chooses to seek help in an almost shameless way. Overall, this passage successfully captures the reader's attention through genuine emotions and complex character relationships. Readers can't help but wonder how the relationship between Zhao Yang and Le Yao will develop? Is Le Yao's child really Zhao Yang's? These questions make readers eager to continue reading and uncover the mysteries. The passage also reveals the loneliness and disorientation of people in modern urban life through its description of a bar scene. Bars become places for people to escape reality and seek solace, but here, they often only sink deeper into confusion and pain. This profound reflection on modern urban life makes this passage more than just a simple love story; it is a social novel full of realistic significance.

12. 312 命 Born with the Fate of an Emperor, and You Say the Empress Took Me as Her Slave? 命格应帝王，你说女帝收我为奴？ Pawn马前卒Eastern Fantasy691k WordsOngoing [Court politics, jianghu, decisive and ruthless, vying for supremacy, spiritual qi revival, Snow in the Wind, invincible, an unconventional empress] True court politics, not fantasy martial arts dressed up as something else. A plot-driven story, not a monster-grinding level-up tale. After transmigrating to an ancient, otherworldly realm, Wei Yuan spent thirty years earning fame and fortune, winning glorious victories single-handedly. The Chen Kingdom even bestowed on him the titles of First-Rank 30Reads7.2Score—Shelves

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    The main character is intelligent, and the show is very good.

13. 313 抗 War of Resistance: My Strategist's Eye Awakens, Revealing a Mini Map! 抗战：我谋士入局，觉醒小地图！ Huang Bei 97煌北97Urban2.0M WordsOngoing As he transmigrated through the darkest period of history, Lin Tian Chen awakened a visualized map in his mind. “I’ll enter the game as a strategist and raise the banner to win half a move against Heaven.” From then on, the army gained a commander who could direct the battlefield like a god. With limited resources, he would execute tactical flanking maneuvers to perfection; with abundant resources, he would unleash firepower on an unparalleled scale. He led his forces north to campaign in Guando 5kReads9.6Score617Shelves

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    Iron-willed defeated troops, a desperate counterattack! "Iron-willed Defeated Troops of the War of Resistance" will ignite your passion, showing how grassroots heroes rise from the flames of war and write an immortal legend!

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