No Formulaic, Same-Old, or Mindless Stories. I've Read So Many, They're Making Me Sick 不要套路文不要千篇一律也不要无脑文看多心梗

1. 1 我EN Learning to Slay Gods in the Psychiatric Hospital 我在精神病院学斩神 Three Nine Sound Domain三九音域Urban4.3M WordsCompleted A must-read hit on Tomato Novel | Original novel of the hit anime Slay the Gods | IP influence on the China Online Literature Influence List | 2023 China Good Novel Have you ever wondered whether monsters from ancient myths lurk beneath the neon-lit city? Have you ever wondered whether gods stand watch over humanity atop the moon hanging high above us? Have you ever wondered whether extraordinary people walk among us in our bustling modern cities, acting in the gods’ stead? In the society ruled 992.2kReads9.9Score158.5kShelves

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   Three unique books, no clichés, no formulas, guaranteed to be good, trust me.

2. 2 诡EN The House of Dread 诡舍 The Sound of Wind and Rain at Night,夜来风雨声丶Mystery2.1M WordsCompleted [Infinite-flow + Mild Horror + Survival + One Female Lead] A driverless bus carried a group of cursed people to a strange black lodge… Inside the lodge stood a door stained red with blood. At regular intervals, the cursed were forcibly dragged through the blood-red door and into terrifying worlds, where they had to complete horrifying events… After Ning Qiushui survived one bizarre and terrifying story after another inside the lodge, narrowly escaping death each time, he discovered that none of 707.4kReads9.6Score103.9kShelves
3. 3 十EN Ten Days to the End 十日终焉 Pest Control Team Member杀虫队队员Mystery3.2M WordsCompleted 2024 Tomato Novel Annual Peak Rankings TOP 1 | 2024 China Online Literature Influence List | 2024 China Good Novel Award | Over 2 million copies sold (No harem, no formulaic tropes, no invincibility, no System, no mindless antics, no wish fulfillment. Read with caution if these bother you.) Just when I thought it was an ordinary day, I discovered I had been captured and taken to the End. Just when I thought I could escape by continually taking part in death games, people began awakening supernat 1.7MReads9.9Score206.4kShelves
4. 4 大 The Benevolent Ancestor of the Tang Dynasty 【大唐仁祖】 Tang Renzu of the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors三皇五帝唐仁祖Historical973k WordsCompleted [Golden Finger] [Transmigration] [Li Ke] [Political Intrigue] [History] From the start, he transmigrates into Li Ke. Facing certain death, he uses Li Shimin as a chess piece and goes head-to-head with the Changsun clan and the Guanlong aristocratic families, deftly resolving the struggle over the crown prince's succession. From the start, he is trapped in a dead end: Changsun Wuji has already begun plotting to frame him, and the deadly purge of Zhenguan Year 17 is less than six years away. He 5.5kReads—Score494Shelves

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   Great book recommendation! "Emperor Renzu of Tang" is guaranteed to get more and more addictive as you read on! Intelligent and logically sound! Quality absolutely guaranteed! A nearly one-million-word novel completed in September, all foreshadowing resolved, all plot holes filled, and no disappointing ending. The writing style, word choice, plot structure, imperial strategies, political maneuvering, emotional nuances, military battles, and court intrigue are all top-notch. Grand in scope, lofty in its themes, profound in its thought, and rich in cultural depth. If you don't enjoy it, you can beat me to a pulp!

5. 5 求 Survival Game: I Grind My Way to Greatness in Another World 求生游戏，我在异世卷成大佬 047 Is 47047是47Sports3.5M WordsOngoing (The novel is complete) (No romance, infrastructure, survival, strong female lead) Wu Jinyue had just returned from studying abroad and hadn’t even started her wonderful vacation yet. Blue Star underwent a cataclysm, and all of humanity was sent to another world to explore and survive. Monstrous beasts invaded, supplies were hard to find, disasters struck one after another, and no one knew if they would make it through the day. Humanity was swallowed up like dust in the wind. From the start, pen 20.3kReads8.7Score2.3kShelves

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   The theme is novel, quite different from other survival game novels. The plot is engaging, with a gradual, step-by-step pace. The female lead isn't a saint; she's the kind of person who won't suffer losses and has strong moral values. In short, it's really, really, incredibly good! It saved my life during final exams. It's great, I love reading it. There might be some pauses in the middle, but you'll get used to it. The story starts with just one room, and all resources are obtained through grinding.

6. 6 在 Isn't It Reasonable to Have a Few More Secret Identities in the World of Detective Conan? 在柯学世界多亿点马甲很合理吧 Gray Nightfall夜色灰Anime Fanfiction1.6M WordsCompleted [Main story complete] [Detective Conan fanfiction | secret identities | clones | gray faction | original organization | sickly protagonist] [Illogical, brainless fluff] [Canon cases in the early part, none in the middle] [Written for a female audience (I picked the wrong category)] - [Synopsis] After dying of illness, Qianye Qianzhu arrives in the world of Detective Conan. To collect emotional points and stay alive, he uses the System's features to create multiple secret identities: * The Black 5.3kReads9.4Score588Shelves
7. 7 论 How the Real Bootleggers Took Control of the Detective Conan World 论真酒们如何掌控柯学世界 Having a Little Meal吃个饭饭Anime Fanfiction862k WordsCompleted [Transmigration + genuine villain + no female lead + lots of original settings + all five police academy friends survive + no whitewashing + the villains win in the end + OOC + wide-angle perspective + many original characters] Who is more formidable: someone holding the script, or someone who can control the whole situation? Without a doubt, it’s the person who holds the script and controls the whole situation. In a time-muddled Detective Conan world, the liquor company gets along like one big 1.3kReads9.1Score182Shelves
8. 8 柯 Detective Conan: Both Righteous and Wicked 柯南之亦正亦邪 Little L in a Chaotic World乱世的小LAnime Fanfiction280k WordsCompleted Tiangong Shenzhao: a genius born in darkness. A mysterious identity, a connection to the distillery... Everything is shrouded in uncertainty. With each step of the plan, what could the true purpose be... 225Reads8.0Score—Shelves
9. 9 三EN The Three Pure Ones Overheard My Thoughts, and the Primordial World's Plot Collapsed 三清偷听我心声，洪荒剧情崩完了 Hua Qianluo花千落Ancient Romance3.2M WordsOngoing Zhou Qingqing transmigrates. She becomes a flower capable of absorbing spiritual energy and cultivating. Before she has time to celebrate, three Daoist masters descend from the clouds, saying they will split her into three to make a treasure for proving the Dao. [What the heck! They have a perfectly good innate supreme treasure, but they want to split it into three top-grade spiritual treasures. Are they stupid...?] Knowing that the Primordial World is a dangerous place and the Heavenly Dao cann 25.8kReads9.3Score2kShelves
10. 10 柯 Detective Conan: How Did This Bottle of Pure Liquor Get Watered Down? 柯南：这瓶纯酒怎么水里水气的？ Koto-chan Is Super Cute琴酱超可爱Anime Fanfiction1.7M WordsOngoing [No Female Lead + Pure Black Side + Sweet on the Outside, Dark Within + Master Con Artist + Expert Impostor + Unfriendly to the Good Guys] Duanmu Qing, a retired mercenary with exceptional skills and extraordinary abilities, was reincarnated into the world of Detective Conan, only to end up as a crooked, black-hearted nepo baby from the liquor distillery! Duanmu Qing loved putting on a righteous, upright persona to swindle people. As far as he was concerned, there was no way he was doing any wor 5.3kReads9.2Score506Shelves
11. 11 大 Great Ming: I Asked You to Relieve the Disaster, Not Mix Sand into the Pot! 大明：让你赈灾，你往锅里掺沙子？ A Pen That Writes Dreams妙笔入梦Historical838k WordsCompleted In the fourth year of Hongwu, the realm was in ruins. Yangzhou was especially devastated, with starvation everywhere and people even resorting to exchanging children to eat. To learn about the people's hardships, Zhu Yuanzhang traveled incognito to Shanghu County. There, he seemed to have stumbled into a paradise beyond the mortal world, complete with highways, skyscrapers, and every worldly pleasure imaginable! The elderly were cared for, children received an education, and especially when he s 356Reads7.4Score—Shelves
12. 12 惹 Offending the Imperial Daughter 惹金枝 Kong Liu空留Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted (Film and television rights have been sold. The physical book will be available for preorder on July 10 at 19:00.) Shi Buyu was born smiling. At that moment, lightning flashed and thunder roared, collapsing a row of outbuildings in the Shi family compound. Days of torrential rain brought devastating floods and countless victims. Rumors soon spread through the capital that she was a disaster star sent into the world. But she was as precocious as a demon, with a photographic memory, and learned bo 257.8kReads9.7Score30.2kShelves

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    The political intrigue is brilliant, the logic is clear, and the supporting characters, who also embody patriotism, are outstanding.

13. 13 够 Wild Enough 够野 Jiujiu Cat纠纠猫Modern Romance316k WordsCompleted The print edition is now available, and the short drama of the same name has premiered. [Gorgeous, clear-headed saleswoman × scheming real estate tycoon] They flirt back and forth, pushing each other to the limit. They are evenly matched. Outside the bar restroom, Su Yu asked Shen Yan for a light. With practiced ease, she lit her cigarette and exhaled a mouthful of smoke, which curled around her cool, striking face. Her sidelong, foxlike eyes looked both alluring and wild. She made people want t 28.7kReads9.4Score2.8kShelves

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    No clichés, no angst, super sweet! The female lead is very capable at work, and the male lead is finally getting a mouth! Highly recommended! Highly recommended! (づ￣3￣)づ╭❤~

14. 14 让 You Asked Me to Bless You, but I Cursed You: The Alluring Goddess Has Arrived 让你赐福你赐祸，美艳神明她来了 Joy at Every Step步步见喜Modern Romance653k WordsCompleted Man Yue, the God of Joy (and Misfortune), was kicked out of the Divine Realm by her grandfather, the Supreme God. The moment she opened her eyes, she had become an unlucky woman with the exact same name. She went from being a contestant to a judge on the show. Netizens: Who does she think she is? She’s not some big-shot sponsor. Man Yue: Those who believe in me will prosper. Those who curse me will have bad luck! * Short on cash? Buy a lottery ticket, and quietly chant, “Man Yue, you’re my god!” 6.3kReads9.5Score910Shelves

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    The first book has a slightly mystical feel, and the female lead is invincible. The second book is an infinite flow novel, and the third book is an e-sports novel that's super sweet!

15. 15 退 After Retirement, the Big Shot Was Pulled Back into a Horror Game 退休大佬再被拉进恐怖游戏后 Ya Zhi Yong Zhe桠枝庸者Two Male Leads1.3M WordsCompleted [Dual Male Leads, Infinite-Flow, Face-Slapping Power Fantasy] [Please read without overthinking; this is pure wish fulfillment] Three years ago, after completing his mission and clearing every instance, Chou Yan was kicked out of the game by the System. Every monster and boss celebrated across the land. Three years later, betrayed by the so-called family he had left, Chou Yan reentered the game with System 006. The bosses had barely spawned before he was already slaughtering them left and right! 9.3kReads9.1Score1.7kShelves
16. 16 电 Esports: I’m a Mid Lane Mage, So Pairing Me with a Jungle King Makes Sense, Right? 电竞：我法王，配野王很合理吧？ Juzi Jiu橘子奺Modern Romance801k WordsCompleted [Online romance + sweet romance + gaming livestream + esports + mutually faithful relationship + a little groveling + ensemble cast] [Quirky voice actress and mage queen Jiang Ke × aloof on the surface, but an indulgent jungle king who dotes endlessly on his wife, Chi Zhou] Jiang Ke is a voice actor with a modest following online and a serious weakness for handsome voices. What should you do when you run into a guy with an incredible voice while gaming? Of course you make your move! It was just 9.8kReads9.3Score1.9kShelves
17. 17 闺 Best Friends Transmigrate to the 1970s! One Marries the Uncle, the Other the Nephew, and They Live Across the Hall 闺蜜一起穿七零！嫁舅甥，住对门 Qian Yu黔渔Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Transmigrate into a Book + Military Marriage + Period Setting + Both Male Leads Are Devoted + Sweet Romance + Ensemble Cast + Everyday Family Life + Funny Early on] Wen Tang and her best friend Chi Yue found a novel about a real and fake heiress on a fiction website. Unlike other stories of its kind, the two heiresses weren't rivals but helped each other. They went to the countryside together, got married together, and even married an uncle and his nephew. Then they built their fortunes togethe 58.5kReads8.9Score7.8kShelves

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    Two best friends dressed in costumes from the 1970s; one was an aunt, and the other was a nephew's wife. They sang together, one leading and the other harmonizing—it was hilarious.

18. 18 何 Why Not Sail Together 何不同舟渡 Xian Yuke羡鱼珂Ancient Romance483k WordsCompleted "The print edition under the same title is available to buy online" [No golden finger, no transmigration, no rebirth. A pure historical romance about family and country, with high-IQ espionage and political intrigue] [A double agent undercover + a petty thief who grows: a lone wolf plays a game of raising a rabbit, gives her fangs, then insists they run away together] In a chaotic age, she is a thief worth less than a blade of grass, willing to do whatever it takes to stay alive. She steals ten 142kReads9.7Score108kShelves

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    Just finished watching it. Not mindless at all, quite good.

19. 19 被 The Imperial Family Hears My Thoughts: The Cast-Off Daughter Wrecks the Marquis’s Manor 被皇室读心，炮灰嫡女创飞侯府 Xiao Yanxin萧砚心Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted After losing her memory, being switched at birth, and having both legs crippled, Song Yunxi is tormented to death by the chosen one and her own family. Her transmigration comes with every cannon-fodder misfortune imaginable. After earning enough merit to be reborn, all Song Yunxi wants is revenge... and, while she's at it, to sit back and watch the cuckolded royal family fall, then reap the rewards. [That useless old emperor bullies his own son and is determined to pass the throne to the bastard 9.1kReads8.7Score964Shelves

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    Royal bastards, eavesdrop on my innermost thoughts and defy fate!

20. 20 快 Quick Transmigration: I Rule Three Thousand Worlds 快穿：三千世界任我行 Of the Xianghuang Family镶黄家的Modern Romance1.6M WordsCompleted (Can be female, male, or neither; no fixed CP; a growing protagonist; different eras, ancient times, the modern world, cultivation, prehistoric times, and TV and film worlds.) Chang Ge is an orphan. One day, she suddenly obtains a damaged Chaos Pearl. Following the consciousness left behind by its spirit, she refines the Chaos Pearl and begins a journey across three thousand worlds, growing 30.8kReads8.8Score2.2kShelves

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    Don't be fooled by the first few chapters; the story is quite profound, with less romance and more focus on the female protagonist's career pursuits. Her actions are beneficial to the country and its people, leaving the reader deeply moved. The female lead isn't a saint; it's worth reading.

21. 21 我 I Saved the Entire Sect by Giving Up 我靠摆烂拯救了全宗门 The Princess Isn't Going Home公主不回家Ancient Romance1.9M WordsCompleted (The second physical volume is out) Ye Qiao woke up one day to find she had become the second senior sister, a tool character in a novel about a girl adored by everyone. In the novel, whenever the junior sister was in trouble, the second senior sister stepped in. If the junior sister wanted a divine artifact, the second senior sister fetched it. If the junior sister lacked a spiritual root, hers had to be dug out. Ye Qiao was at her breaking point. She fled the mountain in the middle of the nigh 217.1kReads9.6Score24.3kShelves

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    ## "My Junior Sister is Clearly Super Strong but Excessively Silly": When the cultivation world's top cultivator starts to slack off, the entire Changming Sect goes crazy! You think this is the typical underdog-to-hero story? No, no, no! This junior sister, Ye Qiao, is the real ceiling of the cultivation world! Her swordsmanship is divine, she's proficient in alchemy and talisman making, and even her flirting skills are innate! What's even more outrageous is that under her leadership, the entire Changming Sect undergoes a complete style change! #CultivationWorldMudslide #BelovedJuniorSister #SillyCultivationFun

22. 22 满 A Family of Loyal Martyrs Forced into a Second Marriage, and the Comment Section Goes Wild 满门忠烈被逼当填房，弹幕杀疯了 Peach Blossoms Flourish桃之泱泱Modern Romance1.4M WordsCompleted [Past and present connected + two storylines running in parallel + women supporting women] It begins when Shen Shuangyu is branded a homewrecker for supposedly seducing her brother-in-law before her sister's death, then marries into a marquis's household as his second wife. She pours her heart and soul into managing the household, supporting her husband, and raising her stepson and stepdaughter, never uttering a single complaint. In the end, all she gets in return is: “She's doing this to atone. 41.1kReads9.0Score6.1kShelves

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    The story blends ancient and modern elements, unfolding along two parallel storylines. Before clicking in, I was just looking for a mindless, light read, with no high expectations. But after the first ten chapters, I couldn't stop! The story revolves around two girls from different eras, one modern and one ancient, who, through mutual encouragement, find the courage to escape their predetermined tragic fates. The approach is very novel! The author is direct and efficient, delivering the experience immediately. The modern female lead has such a great personality; she immediately rebels upon realizing her mistakes, and watching her fight back is incredibly satisfying. Especially noteworthy is her refusal to be swayed by others' thoughts and emotions—something I really should learn from. The funniest part is the paid content section, where the protagonist claims she can't just insult others for free; paying is the real deal. She then rakes in 100,000 yuan in ten minutes! It's hilarious. Can all female celebrities in the Chinese entertainment industry follow this trend?

23. 23 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 259.5kReads9.6Score30.9kShelves

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    Absolutely stunning, it's really beautiful.

24. 24 离 Back to High School Before the Divorce: This Time, I Won't Fall for You 离婚前重回高中，这次我不心动了 Xun Can旬灿Modern Romance429k WordsCompleted (Print edition signed) [Campus rebirth + regretful pursuit + bad-boy wins her heart + living-under-one-roof romance] [Slightly rebellious good girl x laid-back, aloof bad boy] After her grandmother passes away, both the Tan and Lu families feel sorry for Xu Entang, who has no family left, and want to take her in. When she arrives in Beicheng, she sees again the boy she never forgot after meeting him once. Lu Jin is brazen and unruly. Over the years they grow up together, she watches one woman af 100.3kReads9.4Score10.6kShelves

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    Campus rebirth + wife-chasing frenzy + arrogant brother's rise to power + slightly rebellious good girl x lazy arrogant brother

25. 25 菜 A Rookie Streamer Picks Up an Esports God as Her Gaming Partner 菜鸟女主播捡到电竞大神陪玩 Little Dolly the Lamb小羊多莉Modern Romance410k WordsCompleted [A game streamer with more enthusiasm than skill vs. a professional esports prodigy] (Esports; one-on-one romance; both leads are romantically inexperienced; sweet romance; game streaming) Shen Jing was asked at the last minute to fill in and play with a friend. He thought it would be an easy match, but the girl on the opposing team played so badly it was painful to watch. Her only redeeming quality was her sweet, captivating voice. Who could have guessed that someone with such spectacularly aw 4.1kReads8.9Score590Shelves

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    The little cookies are super cute!

26. 26 死EN After Dying a Hundred Thousand Times, I Bribed the River of Time and Space 死亡十万次，我直接买通时空长河 Natsume Says Nothing夏目不语Urban1.8M WordsCompleted [Future Setting] [One Female Lead or No Female Lead] The Shijing appeared, strange beings invaded, and the Chosen Ones charged with fighting them were on the brink of defeat. So the most determined among the Chosen Ones began searching for a way to save the world. “Ten years later, the basic body-tempering method appeared, and the first martial artists were born.” “A hundred years later, spiritual martial arts burst onto the scene, and the martial arts community officially took shape.” “A thousa 174kReads9.4Score25.9kShelves

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    These three books are *Death Ten Thousand Times, I Directly Buyed Over the River of Time*, *Incarnation System, Ten Competitors in One Meal*, and *Card Maker: Backed by China, I Dominate the World*. I highly recommend these after reading them: 1. ***Death Ten Thousand Times, I Directly Buyed Over the River of Time*** - **Recommendation Reason**: This book uses "time loops" as its core setting. The protagonist is constantly reborn through death, gradually mastering the secrets of the River of Time, and ultimately buying over time to control his destiny. The plot is fast-paced, the setting is novel, and it's suitable for readers who enjoy time travel and infinite flow genres. The protagonist's growth and wisdom are impressive, and the plot is full of twists and suspense. 2. ***Incarnation System, Ten Competitors in One Meal*** - **Recommendation Reason**: The protagonist of this book possesses the ability of an incarnation system, easily handling various challenges, even "eating ten competitors in one meal," demonstrating powerful strength and wisdom. The system-based setting combined with a light and humorous writing style is suitable for readers who enjoy fast-paced, system-based, and invincible stories. The plot is fast-paced, and the face-slapping scenes are incredibly satisfying. 3. **Card Maker: Backed by China, I Dominate the World** - **Recommendation Reason**: This book uses the profession of "card maker" as its premise. The protagonist, backed by Chinese civilization, uses his profound cultural knowledge and card-making skills to dominate his global rivals. The book incorporates numerous elements of Chinese culture, making it suitable for readers who enjoy traditional Chinese style, card-making elements, and cultural clashes. The protagonist's growth and the rise of Chinese civilization will ignite your passion.

27. 27 掌 Commanding the Heavens: I Help My Host Live in Luxury 掌缘诸天：我带宿主吃香喝辣 Boring Malice无趣的恶意Urban1.7M WordsCompleted [Absurd comedy + anti-trope + the protagonist is a System + the Myriad Worlds] Chu Shuang transmigrates into a crippled System on the brink of death, desperately short on energy. To earn the source energy he needs to repair himself, Chu Shuang starts taking on the role of all kinds of bizarre Systems. A world invaded by the mysterious: A professional yo-yo player binds to the Firepower Ghost-Hunting King System, spinning his yo-yo to summon spirits that beat the mysterious entities to a pulp. A 1.7kReads8.9Score198Shelves
28. 28 疯 It's Crazy! The Whole World Is Obsessed with Huaxia-Style Cards 疯了！全球被华夏流卡牌疯狂种草 The Ant Isn't Small蚂蚁不小Urban2.1M WordsCompleted [Cards + card creators + Huaxia + secret realms + no romance] The Eighteen Levels of Hell + the Ten Great Underworld Officers + the Four Great Beauties + Li Bai and Du Fu + the Ten Great Gods of Wealth... A worn-out old horse with a dying candle in its eyes transforms into [An Old Horse Knows the Way]. Now Mom never has to worry about me getting lost again. Don’t ask me why I’m holding green plums in the desert. I’ll never have to worry about dying of thirst again. [Quench Thirst by Gazing at Pl 12.3kReads7.9Score1.2kShelves
29. 29 封 Investiture of the Gods: A Hostage of the Great Shang, Overheard by King Zhou 封神：大商质子，被纣王偷听心声 Tang Laughs in Good Humor唐笑风生Eastern Fantasy500k WordsCompleted Zhang Zizai transmigrated into the Great Shang and was sent to Chaoge as a hostage. Fortunately, he awakened a System: as long as he was killed, he would become a Saint. Zhang Zizai devoted himself to seeking death, but the gods secretly overheard his thoughts... King Zhou: “I intend to grant the Human Emperor the power to confer godhood. I appoint Zhang Zizai as Crown Prince and authorize him to confer the gods in my stead!” Nuwa: “I intend to unite the human and demon races and bring the Human 435Reads6.9Score—Shelves

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    Investiture of the Gods Quick Transmigration, Micro-System

30. 30 谁 What Movie Star Still Practices Immortality? 谁家影后还修仙啊！ Foodie, Don't Break the Rules吃货别犯戒Mystery243k WordsOngoing [A powerful patron leads the way, supernatural cultivation, wild metaphysical ideas, punishing scumbags and leveling up, sharp-tongued but soft-hearted domineering CEO x rebellious, proud actress] Hexes? Raising ghosts? Sorcerers battling it out? A haunted village corpse? We’ve got it all. Come uncover the entertainment industry’s secrets... Three years ago, Zhong Ling, a top-tier starlet, was vilified across the internet overnight and publicly announced her retirement from show business. The ni 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This has to be it! It's an entertainment industry + domineering CEO + supernatural cultivation novel, with all the buffs stacked up. The theme is very novel, with a brand new world view. The protagonist has super positive values and is full of positive energy. There are no substitutes or alternatives on the entire internet. Most importantly, it's not brainless or stupid!

31. 31 农 A Stepmother’s Struggle in the Countryside: Make a Fortune and Save My Benefactor 农门继女奋斗路，挣钱暴富救恩公 Flying A Ba A Ba飞翔的阿吧阿吧Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted It took Xia Xiang four years to go from Cheng Cheng to Yin Xiaxiang! For those four years, she searched endlessly for a way back. Unfortunately, fate was against her. She exhausted herself and ended up covered in wounds, yet got nowhere. She accepted her fate and thought she would simply settle down and live as a farmer’s daughter. But life is unpredictable. Her stepfather was suddenly involved in an accident, and a severe drought struck, leaving the rice paddies with no hope of a harvest. To ma 19.2kReads9.1Score2.1kShelves

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    "Summer's Fragrance, Lingering and Long"—Can a wisp of fragrance rewrite the fate of a drifting duckweed in a chaotic world? On the day Cheng Cheng transformed into Yin Xiaxiang, the copper bells on the eaves suddenly rang. Four years of spring and autumn brought her to experience the coldness and warmth of a different world. When fate swept her into the vermilion gates of the prefectural governor's mansion, who would have thought that the wooden plaque of a rough maid would become the opportunity for redemption? The jasmine scent of the lady's morning dressing, the sandalwood shavings on the young lady's embroidered handkerchief, the pine soot ink falling from the young master's books—a touch of warmth seeped into her patched coarse cloth. But when the edict to confiscate her property struck like thunder, her fingertips, clutching the decree of returning to her hometown, turned pale. On the road to exile in the northern frontier, the officials' whips were like snakes, yet she stuffed the last half of a steamed bun into the young master's hand. "Cause and effect have their own cycle, but I only seek peace of mind." Under the cold moon, the girl wrapped in tattered cotton used herbs to reduce the fever of the dying lady and used a bamboo whistle to drive away wolves for her crying child. Who could have seen the figure in dark robes gazing at her for so long by the campfire in the dark night? The medicine basket that fell when they first met on the city wall of Yuzhou, the wound medicine that quietly appeared during their exile, all transformed into the fox fur coat that the traveler returning home on a snowy night draped over her shoulders. "Xia Xiang," he said, his fingertips brushing across her scabbed palm, "the world owes you sweetness, and I will repay it."

32. 32 我 My Life Isn’t a Losing Hand 我的人生不是烂牌 Mu Zi Mu Yue木子木月Modern Romance100k WordsCompleted A note: This story has a romantic pairing. I originally started writing it because of a dream, intending to tell the story of a strong female lead living a brilliant life. But when the supporting character Yu Ze appeared, I suddenly got stuck, and the story veered off course into a romance. If that bothers you, feel free not to open the book. But it isn’t pure romance, either, so if that’s what you’re looking for, think it over before reading. A love spanning two lifetimes explores the forms mar —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    These two books are completely unconventional, especially *Little Man Mao Ajie*. The author tells the ordinary story of a very ordinary person. Although it's not a wish-fulfillment novel and reads rather plainly, it leans towards realism. It's clear the author wanted to write the stories that came to mind. As for the other book, *My Life Isn't a Bad Hand*, I haven't finished it yet, but I can already feel the author's inner struggle. She wanted to write a sweet romance novel with a domineering younger brother, but she couldn't help but explore her own views on marriage. She even mentioned in the synopsis that she went astray. This author tends towards serious literature and deep thinking, but I feel she's currently facing difficult and unsolvable problems, so her writing reflects her confusion about reality. Her values might be hard for ordinary people to understand. You can also see a sense of inferiority about her own values in her writing. Although she doesn't have many fans or a large following, I really like her simple yet profound writing style, and I will continue to follow her work.

33. 33 小 Mao Ajie, an Ordinary Man 小人物毛阿杰 Mu Zi Mu Yue木子木月Modern Romance102k WordsCompleted My first attempt at contemporary romance. The ordinary experiences of an ordinary woman. Many people come from unhappy families. Even if they have not endured too much hardship or misfortune, and their lives have not gone smoothly, they are still just ordinary people. Ordinary people may be everywhere, so why not take a look at Mao Ajie's life? 1Reads—Score—Shelves
34. 34 新 On Our Wedding Night, He Personally Sent Me to the Regent’s Bedchamber 新婚夜他亲手把我送向摄政王寝宫 Li Wei礼蔚Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Reborn + Palace Intrigue and Revenge + The Scumbag Regrets It Too Late + Devoted Couple + Adoring Husband] On her wedding night, Mu Wanyan was sent by her scumbag husband to the Regent's bed. She knew nothing of it, and believed he loved her just as deeply as she loved him. She treated her scumbag husband, Pei Mochen, wonderfully, even taking a blade for him. Little did she know he saw her only as a spy from an enemy state. He pretended to care for her, while secretly having people poison Mu 635Reads9.1Score174Shelves

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    Rebirth + Revenge Palace Intrigue + Wife-Chasing Hell + Both Characters are Pure + Pampered Wife - Not at all angst, this novel is incredibly sweet and addictive (revenge with memories intact). The female lead is intelligent and beautiful, and the male lead is domineering and powerful. A must-read for Gen Z! 💕 The author's writing is superb; it's hard not to love it! 😍

35. 35 我 My 99 Perfect Hunts 我的99次完美狩猎 Little Half-Immortal of Shu Mountain蜀山小半仙Mystery1.4M WordsCompleted [Realism] [High-IQ crime] [Masterful mind games] [No female lead] [For readers who love logic] The police in Xikang City received a phone call from someone calling himself Ghost, who claimed he would kill a certain person in three days. More than that, he wanted the police to rush out and protect the target. He intended to carry out the killing under the police's tight security. The police took the threat extremely seriously and made careful preparations. When the three days were up, the result 39.6kReads9.3Score4.1kShelves

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    🔥No systematic approach, but progresses step by step, unraveling complexities, a high-IQ brain teaser, a must-read for logic enthusiasts!

36. 36 小 The Little Cop Who Makes a Big Difference 小警大用 A Tiger Snatched Along the Way顺手牵虎Mystery2.4M WordsCompleted Du Dayong once hoped to grow up to be a great chef. He never expected to become a low-ranking criminal investigator. This is the story of a young police officer growing up. There is no reborn protagonist showing off and face-slapping people, no System or golden finger making him invincible, and no ridiculous transmigration to another world. Here, you'll find the humor and warmth between comrades, a touch of youthful romance, loving family bonds, mischievous leaders, and absurd coworkers. Young o 89.5kReads9.6Score10.8kShelves
37. 37 真 Detective Dayong 真探大用 A Tiger Snatched Along the Way顺手牵虎Mystery2.1M WordsCompleted Volume Two of “The Young Cop's Big Cases.” The first volume follows Du Dayong's growth, while the second chronicles his brilliant detective work. The first volume alone shows how the author keeps a story of over two million characters consistent and engaging, packed with substance and no filler. The cases in the second volume are even more gripping, and its quality is sure to surpass the first. 19.3kReads9.6Score3.2kShelves
38. 38 末EN Apocalypse Underworld Emperor: After Dark, I Make the Rules 末世地下皇帝，天黑以后我说的算 Koala Loves Pigs考拉爱猪Sci-Fi & Apocalypse2.2M WordsCompleted (No System, passionate, brotherhood, not an invincible protagonist, high martial arts) (Ensemble cast, every character has a distinct personality and their own moments to shine) A young man framed and imprisoned by his own boss unexpectedly gains the blood of the Demon Ancestor and awakens as a superpowered fighter, embarking on a path of revenge. The story of a group of youths from the bottom of society fighting their way up. A legend about a young man who rises to become the Underworld Emperor 62.9kReads9.4Score7.1kShelves

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    Amidst the wave of post-apocalyptic novels, *The Godfather of the Apocalypse, I Have a Bunch of Crazy Brothers* stands out with its unique charm, presenting readers with a thrilling and brotherly world in the aftermath. The story begins with a young man framed and imprisoned by his boss. Fate takes unexpected turns; he unexpectedly obtains the blood of a demon ancestor, becoming an awakened being and embarking on a path of revenge. Unlike typical invincible protagonist stories, the protagonist doesn't have an instant power boost; instead, he grows step by step through hardships and dangers. He and a group of other young men from the same humble background form an awe-inspiring team, together writing their own legend of triumph. The ensemble cast is exceptionally well-developed; each character is distinct, with their own unique personality and shining moments. "The demon dragon is mad, the evil tiger is rampant, after nightfall I am king"—this powerful statement perfectly encapsulates their spirit. The demon dragon's madness and decisiveness, the evil tiger's fearlessness, and the individual characteristics of the other brothers combine to form a powerful force, overcoming countless obstacles in the apocalypse. In this cruel world, they face countless challenges. The scarcity of supplies, the siege of zombies, and the covetousness of other forces—every crisis was potentially fatal. But they never retreated, relying on their deep trust and unwavering unity to overcome danger time and again. Their brotherhood was not merely a verbal promise, but an ironclad bond forged in life-and-death struggles. To protect their brothers, they were willing to sacrifice themselves; for their common goal, they worked together wholeheartedly and without reservation. From obscurity at the bottom to becoming feared underground emperors, their story is filled with sweat and blood. Through meticulous descriptions, the author vividly portrays their struggles, perseverance, and growth in adversity, allowing readers to feel as if they are there, experiencing their joys and sorrows. This is not just a story of revenge, but a legend about dreams, friendship, and growth. "The Godfather of the Apocalypse, I Have a Bunch of Crazy Brothers," with its thrilling plot, well-developed characters, and profound emotional depth, offers readers a magnificent reading experience. If you also love post-apocalyptic themes and crave the thrill of brotherhood, then this book is definitely not to be missed.

39. 39 影 The Movie Emperor Keeps Trying to Make a Move on Me 影帝他总想对我图谋不轨 An Suiyu安随遇Modern Romance321k WordsCompleted Shen Yi, stage name Wei Long, was an actor of superstar caliber who took the world by storm in the 1970s. But after he disappeared one day, he vanished from history without a trace, as if he had never existed. One day, Rong Qian spotted a photo of herself with Shen Yi, taken more than thirty years ago... This incredible discovery sent her on journey after journey through time, transmigrating into the past to save him! For Rong Qian, only a few days passed between each trip to the past. But for S 35.6kReads9.7Score5.6kShelves

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    This novel blends time travel, suspense, and romance, featuring a tightly woven plot and delicate emotions. The cross-time romance between Rong Qian and Shen Yi is both heartbreaking and touching! Shen Yi's deep affection and helplessness during his long wait are especially poignant! If you enjoy time-traveling love stories, this book is highly recommended!

40. 40 鬼EN Demon Slayer: Reborn as Muzan, the Villainous Boss 鬼灭：穿成反派Boss无惨 Stop Scrolling Videos别刷视频Anime Fanfiction586k WordsCompleted No heroine, no romance, no darkness or saintly do-gooders. I transmigrated into Muzan, five hundred years before the story begins? There’s so much room to work with! The Blue Spider Lily! Overcome sunlight! Become the ultimate life-form! Retire with the Twelve Kizuki (just kidding). Every now and then, scare the Demon Slayer Corps, and maybe have some fun as a spy (ಡωಡ) Live long enough to see smartphones arrive! Games! Novels! Anime! ୧⍢⃝୨ And even... Run into the original scumbag boss, stand in 9.6kReads9.6Score1.2kShelves

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    Personally, I recommend them all; they're all good. If you've seen Demon Slayer, I highly recommend episode 1.

41. 41 邪 Evil God Moran! 邪神墨然！ Three Winds 11三风11Mystery3.1M WordsCompleted Why does the headless ghost in the hospital keep praying at midnight? Why does the skin-stealing ghost in the desolate mountain village wail without stopping? And why does the long-haired female ghost in the studio apartment shriek in the middle of the night? None of this is a distortion of human nature, much less a collapse of morality. It’s just that… someone’s having an episode! In an age when horror has returned and vengeful ghosts run rampant, Bai Yuan, dressed in a hospital gown, smiled ca 155.2kReads9.3Score16.3kShelves
42. 42 别 Don't Call Me a Demon 别叫我恶魔 Yi Qingfeng弈青锋Urban5.7M WordsCompleted [Qing Feng's new novel, This Player Has Something Wrong with His Head, is now serializing and has plenty of chapters ready to binge] The sacred heavenly gates stand across the sky, while the demonic abyss of time and space lays waste to the human world. When twelve spirit springs burst from the earth, when the moon no longer belongs to humanity... Where will we go from here? A world of gods? A world of demons? No. This is a world that belongs to humanity! I will take up the crown no one else wou 177.9kReads9.4Score16kShelves
43. 43 异EN Another World: My Life Has Cheat Codes! 异世界：我的人生开了挂！ A Salty Fish c一条咸鱼cEastern Fantasy5.9M WordsCompleted [Vampires, werewolves, technology, potions, ghosts, biohumans, divination, puppets, and every terrifying element you can imagine: this world has them all.] Lin En transmigrated into such a bizarre otherworld and became an apprentice at a potion shop. "Something is wrong with that man! He never uses anesthetic when performing surgery!" "That shop is a scam! The moment you go in, they find a pile of illnesses even if you are perfectly healthy!" "But wait, isn't that shop supposed to be the bes 138.3kReads9.6Score16.9kShelves
44. 44 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
45. 45 诸EN The Gods' Foolish Game 诸神愚戏 Ninety Autumns in January一月九十秋Urban3.7M WordsCompleted I have two principles in life: 1. I never lie. 2. I never believe anything anyone says, including myself. “Sir, I would like to point out that your second statement conflicts with the first.” “How so?” “If you never lie, why don’t you believe what you say?” “Oh, sorry. I forgot to mention that I don’t consider myself human.” “?” Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Cheng Shi, Cheng Shi who never lies. What, you’ve never heard of me? That’s all right. You simply haven’t been deceived by m 519.6kReads9.7Score67.5kShelves
46. 46 美 A Beautiful Bad Woman’s Quick Transmigration Journey Through the Eras 美丽坏女人的年代快穿之旅 Yaoyao Not Bewitching a夭夭不妖aModern Romance1.2M WordsCompleted [Quick transmigration through different eras + self-serving heroine + a touch of outlaw spirit + flower-soul dimension + Heavenly Secrets Mirror (damaged)] Note: The heroine is stunningly beautiful, but she is NOT universally adored! Xia Zhizhi comes from another world where men are beastmen whose true forms are wild animals, women are called Rui, and their souls take the form of flowers and trees. The Rui, who are responsible for reproduction in that world, are extremely rare and delicate, so b 34kReads8.5Score1.9kShelves

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    A traditionally bad woman isn't someone who turns evil after being hurt. A superb perspective, very engaging. The writing is also quite good.

47. 47 综 A Crossover Through Film and TV: After Black Widow Gets a Pregnancy System 综影视当黑寡妇有了好孕系统后 Internet Divine Metal互联网神金Female-Channel Fanfiction1.7M WordsCompleted (Spider demons naturally eat their own kind. The heroine doesn't, but she's still a refined self-interest seeker. This story has no selfless love for men or children: everything is the heroine's resource. It's basically getting promoted and rich, then burying your husband. If that bothers you, proceed with caution!) Zhu Zhi is an utterly ordinary little spider. Due to a careless mistake by the Blundering System, she accidentally transmigrates along with it and starts having children for men who 548Reads7.4Score139Shelves
48. 48 成 What on Earth Is This? Complete in Two Volumes (The Original Novel Behind the Hit Drama Starring Wang Churan and Cheng Lei) 成何体统：全二册（王楚然、丞磊主演热播影视剧原著） Qi Yingjun七英俊Anime Fanfiction314k WordsCompleted What is it like to transmigrate into a web novel and become the tyrant's bedmate? After a few simple calculations, Yu Wanyin reached a conclusion: she would have to find another way. In this story full of villains, if she wanted to carve out a path to survival, she had to become the biggest villain of all. First, help the tyrant take down Prince Duan, then take down the tyrant and become empress herself. But when she met the tyrant and carefully considered the strange sense of familiarity in his 40.3kReads9.7Score6.3kShelves

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    Absolutely gorgeous

49. 49 谁 Who Says the Emperor's Uncle Can't Have Children? She's Already on Her Second! 谁说皇叔不能生？她都二胎了！ A Thought of Books一念书Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted (Short drama: A Fragrant Remedy to Win My Lord) [Farming + sweet romance + bickering couple + devoted to each other + HE] Regent Xiao Xingyan led his troops against the enemy for three years and won a great victory, but was ambushed by the enemy and suffered damage to his ability to have heirs. The imperial physician diagnosed him with a serious difficulty in fathering children in the future. The Grand Empress Dowager worried herself sick over it, and everyone in the court was deeply concerned, 17.1kReads8.9Score2.1kShelves

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    If you're looking for something to read, this is for you! I've been following this novel myself, and based on my years of reading experience, I can say it's nearing its end. [A naive village girl × a tsundere regent, their first encounter in a rainstorm unlocks a double heart-pounding scene.]

50. 50 倾 The Alluring Female Coroner 倾城女仵作 Yue Mo月莫Mystery1.4M WordsCompleted (Comic adaptation of The Beautiful Coroner now available) (Print edition of The Beautiful Coroner now on sale) After the mysterious death of her father, a coroner, Ye Caitang was saddled with a huge debt of fifty taels of silver. She had no choice but to sell herself to the Six Doors and work like a beast of burden for her creditor, Xia Yue, a renowned detective. Fortunately, Ye Caitang possessed the soul of an experienced modern forensic pathologist. Using modern forensic science, she deciphere 21.6kReads9.4Score3.1kShelves

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    They're all short, self-contained stories! Each case is full of exciting reasoning!

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