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1. 401 红 A Cultivator in the Mortal World 红尘修士 Tianchen Xingyu天辰星语Eastern Fantasy3.8M WordsCompleted One day, Yun Xi's soul left Blue Star, and she fell into the vast world of cultivation. She never expected to start out as a lowly nobody, with a life as fragile as a blade of grass. In the face of despair, she seeks out opportunities, rises from the dust, and gradually stirs up the entire cultivation world! 6.1kReads8.5Score589Shelves
2. 402 猛 A Stingy Tough Guy with 500 Million, on a Trip with a Beauty 猛男有五亿还抠门，旅行遇美女 Blockbuster-Level Mastery爆款高境界Urban105k WordsOngoing Style: After striking it rich, the macho Cao Jumeng has 500 million yuan but still sticks to his top-notch frugal habit of treating every yuan saved as a yuan earned. He meets beautiful women while traveling. The story is easy to follow, funny, lighthearted, and full of flirtation. There is emotional sparring with villains, gripping conflicts, a rise after an initial setback, and one satisfying moment after another. Problems crop up one after another during his travels, and he finds ways to solv 1.3kReads—Score112Shelves
3. 403 重 Reborn as Zhang Cuishan: Master, Save Me! 重生张翠山，师尊救我！ East Wind Smiles Radiantly東风笑嫣然Male-Channel Fanfiction716k WordsOngoing People say that if Zhang Cuishan had just shouted, “Master, save me!” not one of the Six Major Sects would have made it down the mountain that day. Who knows if that's true? No one actually wanted to kill him. His and his wife's deaths left the Six Major Sects in an awful predicament. They'd gone there to rid the martial world of a menace and uphold its moral order. To keep the fine young man Zhang Cuishan from going astray, all they wanted was for him to reveal Xie Xun's whereabouts. After that 2.9kReads8.3Score181Shelves

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4. 404 一 I Make 100 Million a Day, So I Do Whatever I Want 一天进账一亿，我放荡不羁 Lone Star at Night 99夜孤星99Urban103k WordsOngoing A detailed look at urban survival and the complexity of human nature. Emotional sparring, gripping conflicts, a roller-coaster plot, and one satisfying moment after another. System: Earn 100 million a day. Every 10 million can be spent to buy or upgrade a superpower. 3.1kReads—Score215Shelves
5. 405 土 The Potato Oracle’s All-Purpose Comeback Theory 土豆万能接话神棍论 Tao's World涛视界8k WordsCompleted The Potato: An All-Purpose Conversationalist and Mastermind 435Reads—Score—Shelves
6. 406 月 The Moonlit Beauty Is Always Coveted 月亮美人总被觊觎 Er Yue Qiming二月七明Two Male Leads208k WordsOngoing [Irresponsible 1 x Aloof Beauty 0] [Two Male Leads! Older Man and Younger Man! Both Strong!] Ximen Changge, the most gifted young man of the Ximen clan, is exceptionally talented, cool, and otherworldly. Ji Chen, the son of the Star Palace's master, is carefree and does whatever he pleases. The two first met as boys at Y Rui Palace. Ji Chen's first impression of Ximen Changge: "What a dull, stuffy guy!" Ximen Changge's first impression of Ji Chen: "Loud, unruly, and impossible to reason with!" . 55Reads—Score219Shelves

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7. 407 暧 Flirting Makes Me Stronger 暧昧就变强 Lone Star at Night 99夜孤星99Urban160k WordsOngoing The male lead, He Jumeng, has an incredible superpower: he grows stronger whenever he flirts with beautiful women. Then he suddenly gains the “Business Prodigy” superpower and starts with just 1,000 yuan in savings, gradually building his fortune! Style: A business prodigy superpower, the business world, commercial rivalry, emotional sparring with villains, gripping conflicts, face-slapping, a rise after an initial setback, and one satisfying moment after another. 3.7kReads—Score231Shelves
8. 408 凡 A Mortal's Path to Immortality: The Purple-Scaled Snake Guides the Way 凡心踏仙紫鳞蛇引道 The Enlightened One Said悟道子曰Eastern Fantasy230k WordsOngoing [Mortal’s journey➕no System➕dual cultivation of thunder and gu➕farming and raising gu] A country boy suffers hardship after hardship, then happens upon a thousand-year-old giant serpent by chance. It teaches him a cultivation technique and gives him a priceless treasure, setting him on the path to immortality. Every step tempers his bones; every gu is cultivated with care. Do not assume you were the first to set out; someone else may have left even earlier. Do not blame the road for being rough. —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   [Highly recommended for ordinary readers, don't miss the exciting story] A thousand-year-old giant serpent imparts knowledge and skills, and a village boy takes a step onto the path of cultivation. His journey of reversal is full of suspense and will keep you hooked as you read.

9. 409 程 Cultivation Through the Ages 程修 Spring Rain Falling on the Fields春雨撒落在田间Urban138k WordsCompleted Cheng Xing is an ordinary high school student at No. 1 High School, a child from the stars. This is his story. It is also my story. And now, it is everyone’s story. —Reads—Score—Shelves

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10. 410 穿 Reincarnated as a Cannon Fodder, I Was Spoiled Rotten by the Unhinged Male Lead 穿成炮灰后，疯批男主把我宠成顶 Star and Moon Palace Master星月宫主Modern Romance162k WordsCompleted Transmigrated into a novel as a universally hated cannon-fodder character, Su Wanxing goes straight into cheat mode! She sets the stage on fire with her acting and hacks into the back end of the business empire. She exposes scumbags with hard evidence on Livestream and rises to become a top-tier star! Behind her, the crazed death warrior Lu Tianyi drops to one knee: "I am Number 37. For the rest of my life, I will be a shield for you alone." The villain manipulates the prison of memories from he 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It's definitely a high-energy, sweet and bittersweet romance story with positive energy that doesn't preach. The female lead, Su Wanxing, is vividly portrayed.

11. 411 2 At 28, My Lucky Client Finally Came On Board 28岁，我的锦鲤乙方上岗了 Seattle Weather西雅图的天气Modern Romance623k WordsCompleted While other people get promoted and a raise at twenty-eight, Gu Xiuyuan finally met the ultimate client from hell at the same age: someone who could counter his bad luck. As the poker-faced vice president of Ruike Medical, he believed in science, yet fate kept beating him down. Birds managed to bomb him with pinpoint accuracy as he walked, projectors always crashed during presentations, and even a sip of water could go down the wrong way. Then the new accountant, Ning Jinyue, filled out an expen 29Reads—Score—Shelves
12. 412 末 Surviving the Apocalypse by Unlocking the Superpowers of Screen Characters 末世生存解锁影视人物超能力 Late, Late Night迟迟夜Anime Fanfiction146k WordsOngoing Shen Mufan, a survivor reborn into the apocalypse, unexpectedly awakens a System, and his good days begin. He can choose from countless superpowers, and there are hidden quests too. Completing them earns extra rewards, but these quests are connected to movies and TV shows... 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A massive compilation of post-apocalyptic superpowers, Demon Slayer, Avengers, Bleach, Ju-on, Naruto, and many more! Come check it out!

13. 413 我 My Beautiful Tenant 我和美女租客 Lone Star at Night 99夜孤星99Urban210k WordsOngoing The villain’s emotions are a constant tug-of-war, with gripping conflicts, twists and turns, and a story that starts low before rising again. Lively and entertaining. Style: Urban survival, accessible, witty and humorous, lighthearted, with plenty of romantic tension. System: The Younger Every Day System. Each time the male lead, Hao Youqian, successfully delivers a cutting remark to a beautiful tenant, he gets a month younger. 2kReads—Score137Shelves
14. 414 重 Reborn, I Choose the Rugged Driver With an Eight-Pack 重生后，我选择糙汉司机的八块腹肌 The One Who Sweeps the Mountain Path扫山道的人23k WordsCompleted Reborn, I Choose the Truck Driver's Eight-Pack Abs 16Reads—Score—Shelves

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    An absolutely amazing short story that leaves you feeling refreshed and invigorated after reading it.

15. 415 荒 Wilderness and Deserted Island 荒野荒岛 Lone Star at Night 99夜孤星99Urban619k WordsOngoing Distinctive and original, exciting and vivid, with sharply drawn, lifelike characters and lively, clear, concise prose. A story of survival and life on a deserted island, with an exciting plot and vivid characters. 13.1kReads6.1Score481Shelves
16. 416 人 In the Demonic Path, I Become a God Through Pure Guesswork 人在魔道，全靠脑补成神 Dreams Shattered Upon Meeting遇梦若碎Eastern Fantasy769k WordsCompleted A socially anxious Demon Lord who wins by being misunderstood, and a ridiculous cultivation saga where everyone jumps to conclusions. #SocialAnxiety #Villain #System #EveryoneJumpsToConclusions #RidiculousPowerFantasy #SubvertingExpectations #Xianxia #FeigningWeaknessToCatchTheStrong #EveryoneMisunderstands #BecomingADeityWithoutLiftingAFinger When Cang Hanyi woke up, a voice had appeared in his mind: “Host, please slaughter a village to establish your authority.” In his previous life, he’d b 21Reads—Score—Shelves
17. 417 兔 The Rabbit's Journey as a Boy 兔子的少年游 Coconut King椰子王Modern Romance100k WordsCompleted A boy born with a cleft lip has been chased by the girl downstairs, calling him “Bunny,” for over a decade. The childhood of three friends, four brothers so close they shared their pants, and the meeting and parting of first love. Those shy feelings, those people who came together only to drift apart, will all find their answers in time. —Reads—Score—Shelves

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18. 418 阴 Yin and Yang Creation, Two Venerables Across the Ages 阴阳造化，万古双尊 Luo Xin珞欣Eastern Fantasy73k WordsOngoing Sixteen years ago, the barrier between worlds collapsed, and demons from beyond poured in like a black tide. That day, all living beings wept blood, and the Heavenly Dao remained silent. Desperate cries shattered the heavens. Countless people knelt on scorched earth and bowed toward the empty sky. “Heavenly Dao, are you truly so heartless?” “Won’t you even leave us a way to survive? Who can save us?” Blood and tears stained the land, until those desperate cries became a mournful prayer. “Your 10Reads—Score—Shelves

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    If you enjoy fantasy and cultivation novels, you might want to check this one out.

19. 419 魂 Reborn into a Chaotic Age, the System Forces Me to Become a Jiedushi 魂穿乱世，系统逼我当节度使 The Winter Melon with an Extremely Long Reflex Arc反射弧超长的冬瓜Historical51k WordsOngoing Shen Yanzhou, a modern-day corporate drone, died suddenly and woke up transmigrated into a lowly servant in a chaotic age. The moment he opened his eyes, war was raging, creditors were at his door, and his life was hanging by a thread. All he wanted was to keep his head down and stay alive, but the Servant Ledger System came crashing down from the heavens: "Ultimate mission: Become a military governor." Shen Yanzhou: I refuse. I just want to stay alive. System: Stress level +30. Mission [Praise 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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20. 420 荒 Desert Island Wilderness 荒岛荒野 Earn a Billion a Day 99日赚一亿99Urban275k WordsOngoing System warning: Excessive intimacy with NPCs is prohibited. Ren Yingying catches Hao Shuang and Wang Qian acting flirtatiously. Ren Yingying sneers. “So this is how System users behave?” She turns and disappears into the depths of the jungle, while Su Yan secretly watches everything. That night, a red warning suddenly pops up from the System: Emotional bond instability detected. Survival points will continue to drain. Hao Shuang stands by the bonfire, his face deathly pale, when Wang Qian sudden 1.9kReads—Score135Shelves
21. 421 天 Emperor Tianqi and the Eighteen Beauties of Yanyun 天启大帝之燕云十八姬 The Shepherd Boy Staying at Home宅在家里的放羊娃Historical263k WordsOngoing In the Tianqi era, he seldom stops to admire the flowers, seizing both the realm and its beauties in his hands. The warm waters of Nanyang nurture dragons and serpents; the lush grasslands of Mobei let cattle and horses roam. The western mountains teem with cinnabar mines; the eastern fields are planted far and wide with cotton and hemp. Who says borders divide the civilized from the barbarian? The peoples of every nation come dressed in their finest to honor Zhonghua. The story begins when Tian 53Reads—Score102Shelves

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22. 422 闺 After My Best Friend Cheated, Her Brother Spoiled Me Rotten 闺蜜劈腿后，我被闺蜜哥哥宠上天 Seattle Weather西雅图的天气Modern Romance708k WordsCompleted 👇 This book has it all: melodrama, catharsis, and sweetness! Wen Yining had been dating her boyfriend for three years. They bought a home together and were preparing to marry. She saved her first time for their wedding night and treated her best friend like a younger sister for six years. Then she opened the door to their marital home and found her boyfriend tangled up with her best friend on the lavender bedsheets she'd laid out herself. She slapped them both and went out drinking. Through 620Reads—Score102Shelves
23. 423 弟 Don't Be Afraid, Little Brother. I'll Build a Fortress to Protect You 弟弟别怕，姐姐造堡垒守护你 Coconut King椰子王Ancient Romance206k WordsOngoing [Transmigration + mind-reading + apocalypse + farming + adorable kids] Dongxue's birthday wish: “For the four of us in the dorm to transmigrate together...” She hadn't even finished when her friends teased her and told her to hurry up and blow out the candles. The moment the candles went out, the four of them transmigrated to a poor farming household. They were kneeling in front of two bodies wrapped in straw mats, dressed in mourning clothes and weeping. Their parents were dead? And they'd been 1Reads—Score—Shelves
24. 424 天 Natural Disaster Apocalypse: I Calculated My Way into Becoming a Base Chief 天灾末世：算着算着算成了基地长 Little Chubby Loves Crab小胖爱吃螃蟹Sci-Fi & Apocalypse147k WordsOngoing [No Romance] [Strong Female Lead] [Rainstorm Disaster] [Reborn] [Spatial Storage and Hoarding] [Extreme Cold] [Extreme Heat] An earthquake caused by an eruption at the Little Sakura Volcano turns out to be exactly like one in the post-apocalyptic novel my roommate casually wrote! One government order after another follows: emergency evacuations from overseas, purchase limits on supplies across the city. Everything moves step by step toward the apocalyptic rainstorm in the novel. Gu Qingman, a 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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25. 425 缅 There Is No Winter in Northern Myanmar 缅北没有冬天 Qiao Yulun乔渝伦Urban390k WordsOngoing Nineteen-year-old Qiao Shiyang leaves his small hometown in the south to go to Myanmar with a man who claims to “know the right people,” hoping to raise money for his father’s medical bills. He thinks it will be a brief chance to make some money. But the moment the bus crosses the border, his life begins to spiral out of control. Dedicated to everyone who has ever walked alone through the darkness. 65Reads—Score—Shelves

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26. 426 散 The Rogue Cultivator Sword God 散修剑神 Writing the Way执笔写道Eastern Fantasy445k WordsOngoing Swordsmanship prodigy + fantasy xianxia + traditional xuanhuan + comedy + the Myriad Worlds A mysterious jade pendant turns out to be Li Xiaoyao’s death warrant. The pendant is tied to a secret realm’s treasure, and disaster befalls Li Village as villains slaughter everyone there. Desperate, Li Xiaoyao leaps from Soulbreak Cliff, hoping to grasp that impossibly slim chance of survival! But the bottom of the cliff is no dead end. As he teeters on the brink of death, the remnant soul of the ancien 12Reads8.3Score—Shelves

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27. 427 明 One Hundred Beauties of the Ming Dynasty 明朝一百个美女 Lone Star at Night 99夜孤星99Historical243k WordsOngoing I woke up to find that I’d transmigrated into the male lead of One Hundred Beauties of the Ming Dynasty, and gotten bound to a rather improper “Humorous Get-Rich System.” As long as I make the villains laugh, silver automatically lands in my account. So I let loose, pushing my luck at the edge of death every day. Then one day, I cornered the peerlessly beautiful villainess Su Meier against a wall. “Miss, have you heard that a smile takes ten years off your age? If you smile a few more times, may 2kReads—Score127Shelves
28. 428 我 The Book I Was Reading: The Male Lead Came to Life 我追的书，男主出来了 Dreams Shattered Upon Meeting遇梦若碎Modern Romance300k WordsCompleted The male lead of the book you've been following for three years has appeared. He's covered in blood, sitting on your living room sofa. He says, “I've come out of the book you've been following for three years.” Before you can react, your phone lights up. A line has been carved into the ground downstairs: “Shi Jin, you were following the wrong person.” Behind the window of the building opposite, a camera is pointed straight at you. A third text arrives at the same time: “He's lying to you. He 58Reads—Score—Shelves
29. 429 下 The Cultivation Tale of a Servant 下人修真传 Yu Luobijin宇落笔尽Eastern Fantasy612k WordsCompleted He was the humblest errand boy at Qingyun Sect, and everyone called him a servant. No spiritual root, no connections, no future. His daily job was to sweep the fallen leaves from the Scripture Pavilion and endure the scorn and abuse of the outer sect disciples. Everyone said that a good-for-nothing like him deserved to spend his whole life as a servant. Until one day, while wiping down a jade slip containing a cultivation art, he discovered that images of its runes being broken down would appear —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Chapter 51 Registration Scandal: A servant's registration for the competition draws ridicule. Outer disciples all bet on "how many moves this kid can last." The day after registration closed, the entire Qingyun Sect was in an uproar. Not because this competition was particularly important—the outer sect competition was held every year, and everyone was used to it. Rather, it was because of a list that had somehow leaked out. The list contained the names and identities of all the registrants. The outer disciples looked through it one by one, nodding and whispering among themselves when they saw familiar names. Zhou Minglang, as expected. Wang Tengfei, as predicted. Li Hanshuang, she did register. Then, someone noticed a name. Chen Mo. Following the name were four words—"Servant of the Spirit Herb Garden." The man paused, thinking he was seeing things. He rubbed his eyes and looked again. It was still those four words. "Servant of the Spirit Herb Garden." He handed the list to the person next to him. "Look at this, am I seeing things?" The person next to him glanced at it and was also stunned. "A handyman? A handyman signed up?" The two exchanged a glance and suddenly burst out laughing. "Hahahaha! A handyman participating in the outer sect competition? Is this some kind of joke?" The laughter attracted more people. Everyone gathered around, looking at the list, laughing so hard they were doubled over. "A handyman from the Spirit Herb Garden? What level of Qi Refining? Level three? Level four?" "I bet he's at most Level three. What resources can a handyman have? It's already good enough if he can cultivate to Level three." "Level three? You're overestimating them. I heard that most of the handymen from the Spirit Herb Garden are only at Level one or two of Qi Refining, destined to work." "So, is this Chen Mo here to die?" "He's not going to die. There are rules in the competition that prohibit killing. But he'll definitely be beaten half to death." "Hahaha, I have to go see that. See how he gets beaten to a pulp." The laughter spread throughout the entire outer sect. In one morning, Chen Mo's name had spread throughout the Qingyun Sect. "Have you heard? A handyman signed up." "Yeah, yeah, yeah. His name is Chen Mo, from the Spirit Herb Garden." "A handyman dares to sign up? Who gave him the courage?" "Maybe he's tired of living." "Hahaha, I'll have to go see him then, see how many moves he can last." "I bet three moves." "Three moves? You're overestimating him. I bet one move. He'll be knocked off the stage in one move." "One move? That's too pathetic. He's still a human being, you can't be so dismissive." "Okay, two moves then. No more than that." Similar conversations were playing out in every corner. Soon, someone opened a betting pool. "Come on, place your bets! Bet on how many moves that handyman can last! One move to 1 payout, two moves to 3 payout, three moves to 5 payout, four moves or more to 10 payout!" The news spread, and outer disciples flocked to the scene. "I'll bet one move! Ten spirit stones!" "Me too! Twenty!" "I'll bet two moves! Five!" "Three moves! I'll bet three moves! Ten!" The disciple running the betting booth grinned from ear to ear. In just one hour, he had collected several hundred spirit stones. Seventy percent bet on one move, twenty percent bet on two moves, and less than ten percent bet on three moves. Not a single person bet on four moves or more. Someone asked, "Why isn't anyone betting on four moves?" A person next to him scoffed. "Four moves? You expect a handyman to withstand four moves against a ninth-level Qi Refining opponent? Dream on!" "Exactly. If he can withstand three moves, he'll be considered strong." "I'd like to see him get knocked away in one move." "Hahaha, that'll be quite a spectacle." By the time the news reached the Spirit Herb Garden, it was already afternoon. Several handymen huddled together, discussing animatedly. "Have you heard? Chen Qi signed up." "Yes. Everyone outside is laughing at him." "Sigh, why did he have to do that? We servants should just do our jobs properly, why did he have to go and join in the fun?" "Exactly. Now he's the laughingstock of the whole sect." "I don't know what he was thinking." Just then, Chen Mo walked in from outside. The servants immediately shut their mouths, lowered their heads, and pretended to be working when they saw him. Chen Mo walked past them without saying a word. Of course, he knew what was being said outside. But he didn't care. People can say whatever they want. All he could do was shut them up with his strength. He went into the woodshed and closed the door. Sitting cross-legged on the bed, he began to cultivate. He pretended not to hear the mockery outside. In the evening, he went to the back mountain as usual. Arriving at Su Qianyue's courtyard, she was waiting at the door. Seeing him, she ran over and tugged at his sleeve. "Chen Qi, are you alright?" Chen Mo looked at her and shook his head. "It's nothing," Su Qianyue said. "I heard those people outside… they're laughing at you." Chen Mo nodded. "I know." Su Qianyue looked at him, a hint of worry in her eyes. "Aren't you angry?" Chen Mo thought for a moment and said. "What's the use of being angry? Let them laugh, I'll practice. On the day of the competition, I'll let my strength speak for itself." Su Qianyue looked at him and suddenly smiled. "I knew you'd say that." She took his hand and walked into the courtyard. "Come in, I want to show you something." Chen Mo was pulled into the courtyard by her. In the courtyard, there were several small porcelain bottles on the stone table. Su Qianyue picked one up and handed it to him. "This is a new pill I've refined. It's even better than the last one. Take it with you during the competition, and take one when you're tired." Chen Mo took it, a warm feeling welling up in his heart. "Qianqian, thank you." Su Qianyue shook her head. "You're welcome. Winning the competition is the best way to thank me." She looked at him, her eyes shining. "Chen Qi, I believe in you. You can do it." Chen Mo looked at her and suddenly felt that the ridicule outside wasn't such a big deal. As long as she believed in him, that was enough. He nodded. "Mm." The two sat down on the stone bench. Su Qianyue poured him a cup of tea. The tea was hot, with a faint fragrance. Chen Mo took a sip, and the irritability in his heart gradually dissipated. He suddenly remembered something. "Qianqian, your sister is back." Su Qianyue's eyes lit up. "Really? When did she come back?" Chen Mo said, "Yesterday. She said she finished dealing with things at home." Su Qianyue jumped up happily. "Great! I'm going to find her!" She grabbed Chen Mo's hand. "Come with me!" Chen Mo was pulled by her and ran outside. The two ran all the way to Su Qianxue's place. It was a separate courtyard, a little larger and more exquisite than Su Qianyue's courtyard. Su Qianyue pushed open the door and ran inside. "Sister!" In the courtyard, Su Qianxue was sitting at the stone table reading a book. Seeing Su Qianyue, she put down her book and stood up. "Qianqian." Su Qianyue threw herself into her arms. "Sister, I missed you so much!" Su Qianxue hugged her and patted her head. "I missed you too." She looked up at Chen Mo standing at the door, her gaze questioning. Chen Mo walked over and bowed. "Senior Sister Su." Su Qianxue nodded. "Sit down." The three sat down at the stone table. Su Qianyue chattered on about the past few days, talking about her practice of the *Cloud Trace*, the pills she refined, and how much she missed her sister. Su Qianxue listened with a faint smile. Occasionally, she glanced at Chen Mo, her eyes filled with complex emotions. Only after Su Qianyue finished speaking did she speak. "I've heard about what's happening outside." Chen Mo nodded. "I know." Su Qianxue looked at him. "What do you plan to do?" Chen Mo said, "Practice. There are still half a month left; I'll practice as much as I can." Su Qianxue was silent for a moment, then suddenly spoke. "I heard someone's running a betting pool." Chen Mo was slightly taken aback. Su Qianxue said, "Bet on how many moves you can last." Chen Mo fell silent. Su Qianxue looked at him, a hint of amusement in her eyes. "Do you want to make some money?" Chen Mo was stunned. "What do you mean?" Su Qianxue said, "Go and place a bet on yourself. Bet that you can last ten moves. I don't know how much the odds are, but it'll definitely be high. If you win, you can earn a large sum of spirit stones." Chen Mo was silent. He had never thought about this before. Su Qianxue continued, "You're a menial servant now, with no spirit stones and no resources. Even if you enter the inner sect, you'll have to start from scratch. Having spirit stones would make things much easier." Chen Mo thought for a moment and asked, "How do you know I can last ten moves?" Su Qianxue looked at him and suddenly smiled. "Because you're the most unfathomable person I've ever met." Chen Mo didn't know what to say. Su Qianxue took a cloth bag from her sleeve and handed it to him. "Here are one hundred spirit stones. Take them and place your bets. If you win, you can have half. If you lose, it's on me." Chen Mo was stunned. He looked at the bag, a complex emotion welling up inside him. "Senior Sister Su…" Su Qianxue waved her hand, interrupting him. "Don't talk nonsense. Take it." Chen Mo took the bag, remained silent for a moment, and then suddenly asked, "Aren't you afraid I'll lose?" Su Qianxue looked at him, her gaze serious. "You won't lose." Chen Mo's heart skipped a beat. He looked at Su Qianxue and suddenly understood why Su Qianyue relied on this older sister so much. Because she was someone he could rely on. He stood up and bowed deeply. "Thank you." Su Qianxue waved her hand. "Go. Practice hard." Chen Mo turned and left. As he reached the door, he suddenly heard a voice behind him. "Chen Mo." He turned around. Su Qianxue stood there, the moonlight shining on her, giving her a silvery halo. She looked at him and said softly, "Make those who mocked you shut their mouths." Chen Mo nodded. "Okay." He turned and left. The next morning, Chen Mo went to the betting shop. It was in a corner of the outer gate, surrounded by a crowd. He walked over and squeezed into the crowd. The disciple running the betting shop was collecting bets. He saw Chen Mo and paused for a moment. Then, he smiled. "Oh, isn't this Chen Mo? What, here to bet on yourself?" Everyone around laughed. Chen Mo didn't speak, but took out a cloth bag from his robes and placed it on the table. "I'm betting on myself." The disciple running the betting shop was stunned. "How much?" Chen Mo said, "One hundred spirit stones." A commotion erupted around him. One hundred spirit stones? Where would a handyman get so many spirit stones? The disciple running the betting shop was also stunned. He opened the cloth bag and looked inside. It was indeed spirit stones. One hundred, no more, no less. He looked up at Chen Mo. "Are you sure?" Chen Mo nodded. "Sure. I'm betting I can last ten moves." Another commotion erupted around him. Last ten moves? Has this handyman gone mad? The disciple running the betting shop also laughed. "Alright! I accept! If you can last ten moves, it's twenty to one! If you really can last ten moves, I'll pay you two thousand spirit stones!" The people around him burst into laughter. Two thousand spirit stones? This handyman probably had never seen so many spirit stones before. Chen Mo didn't speak, just nodded. "Okay." He turned and left. Behind him, a chorus of jeers followed. "Does he really think he can last ten moves?" "Dreaming, huh?" "One hundred spirit stones, just like that, gone down the drain." "Hahaha, on the day of the competition, I'll see how he loses." Chen Mo walked along the mountain path, leaving the jeers behind. He knew in his heart that this was not a simple competition. This was a gamble. A gamble with his life, his future, his dignity. But he wasn't afraid. Because he had a trump card. He had the Word Dissection Technique. He had the "Cloud Trace". He had the little tricks taught by his senior uncle. He had the pills given by Su Qianyue. He had the trust given by Su Qianxue. He also had a heart that wanted to change his fate. He quickened his pace and walked towards the Scripture Pavilion. He was going to see his senior uncle. The old man was still the same old man, sweeping the floor with his broom. Seeing Chen Mo enter, he stopped sweeping. A hint of inquiry flickered in his cloudy eyes. Chen Mo went over and recounted what had happened the previous night. The old man listened in silence for a moment. Then, he suddenly smiled. "Young man, you've got guts." Chen Mo said, "Uncle-Master, I'd like to ask you, how do you conceal your strength in a competition?" The old man looked at him, a hint of satisfaction in his eyes. "The fact that you thought of this shows you haven't been blinded by the ridicule." He put down his broom and sat down opposite Chen Mo. "Listen carefully. Concealing your strength in a competition isn't about hiding it as deeply as possible, but about doing it just right." Chen Mo listened attentively. The old man said, "In the first preliminary round, your opponents won't be too strong. What you need to do is win with the least amount of effort. If you can win in one move, don't use two. If you can win simply, don't use complicated methods." "That way, others will think you were just lucky, or that your opponent was too weak. They won't take you seriously." "In the second preliminary round, your opponents will be stronger. At this time, you can show a little bit of your strength. But remember, only show what others can accept. Don't let them see your trump card." "The third semi-final is the real test. Those who can get to this point are all masters. At this time, you can use some of your true skills. But still, hold back some of your skills for the final." "As for the final…" He paused, looking at Chen Mo. "Making it to the final is already a victory. The top ten will get an inner sect spot, so you don't need to fight desperately. But if you want to get a better ranking, that's up to you." Chen Mo listened thoughtfully. He thought of the Cloud Trace technique he had practiced. The first move, "Stepping on Clouds," seemed to be just a light and graceful movement that wouldn't attract attention. The second move, "Chasing the Wind," was too fast and would easily arouse suspicion. But if it's only used in crucial moments, it shouldn't be a big problem. The word-splitting technique is completely unusable. However, that ability to see through the essence of things can be integrated into combat. Find the opponent's weakness, and then strike decisively. He raised his head, looking at the old man. "Senior Uncle, this disciple understands." The old man nodded. "Good. For the next half month, come every day, and I'll teach you some practical combat techniques." Chen Mo stood up and bowed deeply. "Thank you, Senior Uncle." For the next half month, Chen Mo began intensive training. Every morning, he practiced the *Cloud Trace* and the word-splitting technique in the woodshed courtyard. Every afternoon, he went to the Scripture Pavilion to learn practical combat techniques from the old man. Every evening, he went to the back mountain to practice with Su Qianyue for a while, and then listened to her recount the intelligence she had gathered. Every night, he returned to the woodshed and continued cultivating until late. Time flew by. In the blink of an eye, half a month had passed. Tomorrow was the day of the outer sect competition. That night, Chen Mo sat in the woodshed, looking at the wooden plaque in his hand. Number 723. He stared at the number, a sudden wave of emotion washing over him. A month ago, he was just an unknown handyman. A month later, he would stand on that stage, facing the ridicule and skepticism of countless people. But he wasn't afraid. Because he wasn't alone. He touched the jade slip in his pocket; it was the second form of "Cloud Traces," given to him by his senior martial uncle.

30. 430 日 A Japanese Older Sister? A Chinese Younger Brother? How Is That Even Sci-Fi? 日本姐姐？中国弟弟？这么科幻？ Dreams Without a Trace幽夢無痕Anime Fanfiction440k WordsOngoing Set in the world of the anime The Dandelion Town on the Castle Grounds, this book draws on works including Your Name, Chainsaw Man, JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure, Minecraft: Story Mode, The Wandering Earth 2, and Invincible to tell the story of two people who have never met: Li Moran, a boy from Country C, and Akane Sakurada, a girl from Country R. Please see the preface for the disclaimer. (If the male lead’s name happens to match the name of someone in real life, it’s purely a coincidence. Also, th 26Reads—Score—Shelves

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31. 431 宋 The Song Dynasty’s Number One Tough Guy 宋朝第一猛男 Earn a Billion a Day 99日赚一亿99Historical425k WordsOngoing Wu Jushuai opens his eyes to find himself in the Song Dynasty, transformed into an ugly man with the same name. The System, however, requires him to collect “admiration points from peerless beauties” to become handsome. The top courtesans of Bianjing, noble ladies from wealthy families, and chivalrous women of the martial world are all left blushing by his poetry and modern-day flirting techniques. The villains grit their teeth and grumble, “That guy's ugly and lecherous. What makes him so speci 1.2kReads—Score102Shelves
32. 432 烧 She’s Waiting for Me Behind the Burnt Screen 烧焦的屏风后，她在等我 Dreams Shattered Upon Meeting遇梦若碎Mystery305k WordsCompleted Mystery, wild imagination, horror, theater stage, continuing the play, Wu dialects There may be a lot of Zhejiang Wu dialect in this story. If you have trouble understanding it, leave a comment and I can explain. Most of it is written in a semi-Wu style, so it’s easy to follow. But to make the local flavor feel more authentic, some of the older characters speak in full Wu dialect. My mother had been insane for six years. Last month, she suddenly came to her senses for ten minutes and said three 15Reads—Score—Shelves
33. 433 午 Midnight Ghost Stories 午夜鬼话 My Name Is Xiaobai我名字叫小白Mystery253k WordsCompleted Can't sleep alone at night? The kind of story that makes you more hooked the more scared you get? I've prepared a bedtime companion for you. Pick one according to your courage. New updates every night at ten, see you there. “Turn off the lights and put on your headphones. You hear breathing behind you, but you're supposed to be home alone. Don't turn around. Just listen while I finish this story…” Which story would you like to wander into tonight? I'll do my best to tell each one well! 6Reads—Score—Shelves

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34. 434 人 Humanity Worships No Gods 人间不奉神 Wind and Snow Illuminate Dragon City风雪照龙城Eastern Fantasy414k WordsOngoing The universe has two layers: reality is a void where life is harvested, and black holes are abysses of power. The old Heavenly Dao cultivates souls through immortal cultivation and offers them up as sacrifices when they ascend. Countless living beings are nothing more than food for evil gods. Ten thousand years ago, humanity’s ancient sages sacrificed their souls to forge Ye Fan, the soul of civilization. Ten thousand years later, a modern military engineer transmigrates to the Ming Dynasty. Wit 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Readers in a reading slump, hurry up! Transmigrated into the Jiajing Emperor's era as a scapegoat, Ye Fan is immediately pinned down in the ruins of a furnace. While outsmarting the Imperial Guards, he uses science to clash with seasoned cultivators—who would have thought alchemy was a scam? Ascension was just a ploy? Ye Fan, armed with Force technology, fights his way from the Western Garden to the Milky Way. This thrilling comeback is unforgettable!

35. 435 末 Apocalypse: The Rebellious Heroine Who’ll Fight Anyone Who Doesn’t Hit Me 末世反骨女主：谁不揍我我跟谁急 Nuan Xuyao暖旭瑶Sci-Fi & Apocalypse881k WordsCompleted The apocalypse has arrived, and zombies have surrounded the city. While everyone else lies low and avoids the monsters, Xu Yao gets bound to an utterly counterintuitive System: the Get Beat Up to Stack Buffs System. The harder the zombies beat her, the more powerful her unlocked abilities become. Once she’s been beaten enough times, all her stats max out and she becomes invincible! While others run for their lives when they see a zombie, she chases after them yelling, “Beat me to a pulp! Don’t h —Reads—Score—Shelves

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36. 436 微 Reunited in the Glimmer: We Finally Meet Again After All These Years 微光重逢：错过的人终再度相逢 Star Moon Crosses the Seventh Night星月渡柒夜14k WordsCompleted Glimmering Reunion: The one I missed finally came back into my life —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The pacing is incredibly fast, the plot is tight and there's no filler; every chapter has something to offer, making it increasingly addictive!

37. 437 在 I, in Short, Am Here for Laughs 在下，纯属搞笑 Seattle Weather西雅图的天气Modern Romance351k WordsCompleted Comedy, and we mean it. Secret crush, and he’s a brooding flirt. Both leads are pure, so dive in without fear of landmines. Qian Duoduo is an entertainment reporter who became famous for writing about “The Mystery of a Certain Top-Tier Star’s Underwear Color.” Her tongue is quicker than her keyboard. Zhou Zhiheng is a dermatologist who saves every word. His biggest secret is that he’s followed her from a burner account for three years, clicking “Like” on every article. They meet again at the h 103Reads—Score—Shelves
38. 438 能 The Teleporting Delivery Driver 能瞬移的外卖员 Blockbuster-Level Mastery爆款高境界Urban227k WordsOngoing The number-one tough guy, Ye Jumeng, can teleport while delivering takeout. The villains’ emotional manipulation, gripping clashes, twists and turns, and a story that starts low and rises high make for a vivid, entertaining read. Style: urban survival, easy to follow, witty and humorous, lighthearted, with no shortage of romantic tension. 1kReads—Score101Shelves
39. 439 整 Sorting Through Old Belongings, I Uncover the Past and Slowly Make Peace With Time 整理旧物知往事，我与岁月慢慢和解 Star Moon Crosses the Seventh Night星月渡柒夜30k WordsCompleted Sorting through old things, I uncover the past and slowly make peace with time —Reads—Score—Shelves
40. 440 大 The Hidden Master System: The More I Pretend, the Stronger I Get. What Should I Do? 大隐系统，我越装越强怎么办 The Study in the Garden of a Hundred Grasses百草园的书屋Urban176k WordsOngoing [Urban Cultivation] [Antique Appraisal] [Miracle Doctor] [Playing the Pig to Eat the Tiger] [System] Three years ago, Lu Chen was a Chaotic Dao Physique, the kind seen only once in ten thousand years. After being ambushed and having his cultivation sealed, he became a laughingstock throughout the city. Three years later, the Great Hidden System awakened: being looked down on made him stronger, while revealing his power brought punishment. So Lu Chen had no choice but to keep up his "useless nobo —Reads—Score—Shelves

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41. 441 道 The Taoist Nun Returns to Her Noble Roots 道姑归嫡 Wind Crosses the Old Years风渡旧年Ancient Romance403k WordsCompleted Who gets it, guys? Su Qingci has been raised as the “junior brother” at Qingyun Abbey for thirteen years. Then one day, she gets her period and is completely dumbfounded. Wait, I’m a girl?! Her master pats her on the head. “You silly girl, go down the mountain and find your family!” Our heroine is sharp-tongued and tough, with “Tsk, this is going to end badly!” permanently on her lips. Her reverse jinx never misses! On her way down the mountain, two thugs try to steal her bundle. She grins and t 16Reads8.6Score—Shelves

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42. 442 都 City of Hidden Shadows: A Mysterious Disappearance 都市谜影之神秘失踪 Dreams Shattered Upon Meeting遇梦若碎Mystery819k WordsCompleted Twenty-three-year-old detective Xu Nian's first major case is the mysterious disappearance of a young girl. The client sobs, “My daughter answered a phone call and never came home!” The only clues are a diary and an ex-boyfriend whose body is covered in strange symbols. The symbols are the lost “Night Watcher cipher,” pointing to an abandoned chemical plant on the outskirts of the city. When Xu Nian sneaks into the plant's underground level, she sees something she will never forget Twenty t 9Reads—Score—Shelves
43. 443 重 Back on the Eve of My Wedding, I Reclaim the Bright Life That’s Mine 重回婚礼前夜，我寻回属于自己的晴朗人生 Star Moon Crosses the Seventh Night星月渡柒夜23k WordsCompleted I return to the eve of my wedding and reclaim the bright life that was always mine. 1Reads—Score—Shelves
44. 444 被 After My Divorce, I Turned Around and Hired a Male Model 被离婚后，我转头包养男模 Dust-Free Plain Sleeves素袂绝尘10k WordsCompleted After My Divorce, I Turned Around and Hired a Male Model 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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45. 445 看 After I Saw Another Me 看见另一个我之后 Can't Fly不会飛Two Male Leads153k WordsCompleted The top student Lu Chen stumbled upon a face identical to his own in a poor alley in the South District. That was Lin Yi, a boy who lived beyond the rules. The two should never have crossed paths, but a bizarre campus mystery forced them together. When Lu Chen pulled on a denim jacket and walked into a graffiti-lined alley, and Lin Yi put on a school uniform and stepped into a glass tower, each saw, for the first time, what was missing from his own world. But their game of swapping identities gr —Reads—Score—Shelves

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46. 446 九 Jiuqi 九炁 Jingfang Village景芳村Eastern Fantasy227k WordsOngoing Though this world is strange, it is still a place of uncanny powers and supernatural tales. Yet some pawn their sword bones for a drunken haze, while others sit alone in the netherworld, pondering tea brewed over a soul lamp; And on a snowy night, a True Lord burned up his very immortal spirit just to give a charcoal seller another chance to call out in his next life… Every legend ferments in a wine jar, while the bartender warms the pot with tribulation lightning and fire, then asks with a 6Reads—Score—Shelves

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47. 447 成 I Became an Evil Ghost, but a Policewoman Took Me In 成为恶鬼却被女警捡走 Sakamodo萨卡摩多Mystery235k WordsOngoing [Villain / Superpowers / Revenge / Mystery / Evolution] Jett, a newly risen evil spirit, can absorb human souls to evolve. Just when he thinks he’s about to become unstoppable and rule without restraint, a policewoman tames him like a police dog. To keep my soul from being obliterated, I have no choice but to “accept” her invitation for now and become the police bureau’s first ghost. Little do I know, this is only the beginning of a conspiracy … —Reads—Score—Shelves

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48. 448 爆 Retiring from Showbiz to Recover: CEO Qin Gives Up His Career to Spoil Her 爆甲退圈养伤，秦总弃业独宠她 Is It a Sweet Tangerine?是甜橘吗Modern Romance180k WordsOngoing [Mutual Devotion] [Secret Identities] [Strong Female Lead] [Modern] [Some School Life] Ruan Xia'an was kidnapped as a child and fortunately rescued by a powerful figure. Her intelligence won his favor, and she grew up by his side, eventually establishing her own mercenary group. Unpredictable by nature and exceptionally gifted, she inspired fear in others even as she rapidly expanded the group. This also made her the target of jealousy, and she was repeatedly ambushed. She had become the top fig 138Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Mutual support and honesty.

49. 449 诡 Eerie: I Became the PM for Every Unscientific Project 诡异：我成了所有不科学项目PM Dreams Shattered Upon Meeting遇梦若碎Urban749k WordsCompleted From philosophical questions to the fate of civilization: Is humanity worth saving? Mu Shiyu's answer: That isn't for one person to decide. It's worth finding out together. In 2056, humanity collectively admitted something for the first time: this world no longer played by the rules. It all began thirty-two years earlier. One ordinary morning in 2024, a door appeared out of nowhere at an intersection in Shibuya, Tokyo. It wasn't a metaphor or an art installation. It was a real door, floating in 6Reads—Score—Shelves
50. 450 我 I’m a Beautiful Girl Knight in Another World 我在异世界当美少女骑士 Bu Yuxi不语熄Fantastical Romance278k WordsOngoing [Western fantasy (original setting) + strong female lead's growth + political scheming + ensemble cast + plot-driven + multiple perspectives + breaking class barriers + multiple pure-love pairings] College student Tang Xi only had a dream, but when she woke up, she had transmigrated to another world. The first boy to reach out to her, Secia, died at the hands of Funo, the White-Robed Steward of the Dense Forest. Blood is warm, and life is fleeting. At that moment, she finally understood that in 27Reads—Score—Shelves

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