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1. 451 缚 Bound by Spring 缚春情 Ren Huanyou任欢游Ancient Romance603k WordsCompleted [The print edition is available on the homepage; film and television rights have been sold] The Jiang and Song families have been close for generations, and Song Wan was betrothed to Jiang Xingjian before she was even born. They grew up together, but she was confined to the inner quarters, where everything she learned was meant to prepare her to become a Jiang family wife. The young man was dashing and ambitious. Before he had even turned twenty, he went off to the frontier to make his name. Bef 90.9kReads9.6Score12.1k14d adds
2. 452 宫 The Willow by the Palace Wall 宫墙柳 Dream Doll梦娃Ancient Romance166k WordsCompleted Why must the imperial consorts compete for the emperor’s favor? A smash-hit, heart-wrenching historical romance that burst onto the scene in 2019! Recommended by countless tearful readers, this unconventional palace-intrigue novel will stay with you long after you finish. In the lightest of styles, it captures everyone’s deepest regrets. In May of the year I turned fourteen, with the pagoda trees in fragrant bloom, I sat in Yong’an Palace, propping up my head as I dozed. The man’s laughter held 48.6kReads9.7Score7.1k14d adds
3. 453 千 Record of a Thousand Lanterns 千灯录 A Chilly Breeze on Either Side侧侧轻寒Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Mystery solving + palace intrigue and household scheming + face-slapping and revenge + powerful families + court and kingdom] Fifteen prospective husbands are locked in a fight to the death in my family’s back courtyard, while all I want is to become a nun. Schemes and deceit, suspicion at every turn, bloodshed and tragedy piling up, a deadly battle in the back courtyard with no survivors allowed. [The high-born judge of the Court of Judicial Review, who loves wiping out entire households] x [T 22.7kReads9.4Score4.3k14d adds
4. 454 与 With Jin Chang’an (Based on the Screen Adaptation Starring Song Yi and Cheng Lei) 与晋长安（宋轶、丞磊主演影视原著） Jiu Lu Feixiang九鹭非香Ancient Romance155k WordsCompleted The hit drama starring Song Yi and Cheng Lei is now airing! A beloved historical romance by Jiu Lu Fei Xiang! Female general vs. puppy-like boy. The child she casually picked up turns out to have two sides? A cold little gentleman by day, a loyal black knight by night. Is he a puppy turning into a wolf, and which side is the real him? A tale of love and hate between a female general and the heir of an enemy state! Li Shuang, the adopted daughter of a great general, guards the borders of the Grea 5.8kReads9.6Score92914d adds
5. 455 攀 Marrying Up 攀高枝 Egrets in Pairs白鹭成双Ancient Romance424k WordsCompleted [Film and TV rights sold] [Print edition published] Zhang Zhixu had everything from birth. A family with a century of prestige, enviable talent, and a career that kept rising step by step. But he found life terribly dull. Then, one day, an accident struck, and his soul entered a woman's body. A woman who couldn't read a single character, yet dreamed of marrying into a powerful family and becoming a phoenix. · Chen Baoxiang had traveled a thousand miles from the countryside to the capital, hoping 162.8kReads9.6Score22.7k14d adds

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6. 456 穿 After Transmigration, Her Whole Family Are Villains 穿越之我全家都是反派 Song Xiangbai宋象白Ancient Romance832k WordsCompleted Content warning: Lots of crude bathroom humor. Don't read while eating. Version One: Jiang Mianmian transmigrates. Her father is a scheming scholar with the face of a kindly man. Her mother has the face of a bodhisattva and the heart of a ruthless killer. Her eldest brother looks simple-minded but is cunning at heart. Her second sister is selfish and sharp-tongued. They were born destined to be villains. To highlight the protagonist's justice, kindness, and greatness, they work hard to do all so 139.1kReads9.6Score16.9k14d adds
7. 457 谢 The Xie Family's Short-Lived Son Has Lived to a Hundred 谢家的短命鬼长命百岁了 Yi Ran怡然Ancient Romance2.0M WordsCompleted [Screen adaptation rights sold] The lid of a dead person's coffin won't lie flat because they had an unresolved longing in life. Given time, that longing turns into a demonic obsession, and unless it is resolved, their descendants will suffer. Yan Sanhe's job is to release the dead from their obsessions. One day, she gets hounded by Third Master Xie, who claims to have one. Yan Sanhe says she doesn't deal with the living. Third Master Xie replies, “Everyone says I won't live long. Just think of 125.4kReads9.6Score17k14d adds
8. 458 授 Hand Him the Reins 授他以柄 Zhou Fuyao周扶妖Ancient Romance96k WordsCompleted With the city about to fall and the kingdom on the brink of ruin, Pei Qing wrote a letter asking that man for help. For seven whole days, there was no reply. But just when all hope seemed lost, he arrived. His peerlessly handsome face was full of disdain and contempt. Xiao Yuan walked into the imperial bedchamber with blood dripping from his blade and lazily called out, “Elder Brother.” Having earned merit by rushing to the emperor’s defense, he naturally expected a reward. “I have plenty of gol 24.5kReads9.5Score2.8k14d adds
9. 459 药 The Fragrance of Medicine 药箱药香 Itchy Fur痒痒毛Historical353k WordsCompleted Not long after his birth, Niu Niu dies in a devastating plague. His body decays and disappears, while another soul quietly transmigrates to the Han Dynasty. At that time, war rages across the land, people struggle to survive, corpses litter the fields, and a rampant plague claims the lives of Niu Niu’s parents. With their dying breaths, they tell him to seek out his great-uncle Zhang Zhongjing, the governor of Changsha and a practicing physician. Impressed by Niu Niu’s extraordinary talent and g 153Reads—Score—14d adds

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10. 460 全 Everyone Has Superpowers: My Passive Skill Makes Me Invincible, Slaying My Way to Godhood! 全民异能：我被动无敌杀戮成神！ Nai Fuyue乃负岳Sports85k WordsOngoing [This is not a game novel! It has nothing to do with gaming or sports!] The protagonist has a level-less passive ability, Counterstrike, and no System. Multiple female supporting characters, invincible from beginning to end, builds a faction, and delivers nonstop thrills. When all of humanity on Earth is transported to the Void Realm, the laws of Heaven are as follows: 1. Trials involving local mutated beasts and the Demon Capital’s secret realms. 2. Everyone randomly awakens a talent ability. 3 —Reads—Score—14d adds
11. 461 灵 Spiritual Qi Revival: The All-Knowing All-Rounder 灵气复苏：全知全能职业者 Nai Fuyue乃负岳Urban119k WordsOngoing [The only new concept of its kind online. The protagonist’s innate profession: Universalist; trait: All Knowledge; special skills: simulated skills for every profession / simulated skills of every kind] When spiritual qi revival began, people thought it would usher in a golden age of ancient martial arts, or immortals and heroes, or mythology... But no high-powered martial world appeared. Instead, people’s individual professional expertise began to surpass all expectations. Everyone had special —Reads—Score—14d adds
12. 462 校 Schoolyard Supremacy: I Get One Superpower Every Day from Signing In 校园极道：每天签到一个超能力 Nai Fuyue乃负岳Urban105k WordsOngoing A world of powerful martial arts, vast and turbulent. Bincheng Private University for the Nobility is a private school on par with Jing University. Its students are either rich or influential, and among the most powerful in Longguo. To qualify for admission, applicants must either come from a family with an official at the department level or above, or have family assets and savings worth over ten million. For ordinary people, the only other way in is to become the top science or liberal arts st —Reads—Score—14d adds
13. 463 圣 Signing In at the Saintess Kingdom's Palace, I Become Humanity's Hidden Ancestor 圣女国皇宫签到，成人族隐藏老祖 Nai Fuyue乃负岳Eastern Fantasy181k WordsCompleted [Sign-In System + Invincible Big Shot + Heated Battles + Building a Faction + Female Lead] Ye Zangfeng transmigrates into a fantasy world and binds himself to a Sign-In System in the imperial palace of the Holy Maiden Kingdom, embarking on a path to invincibility through keeping a low profile. “Ding! Sign in at the Golden Throne Hall and receive The Great Sun Purple Qi Dragon-Controlling Divine Art.” “Sign in at the Scripture Repository and receive the Ten Thousand Swords Art.” “Sign in at the L 72Reads—Score—14d adds
14. 464 岁 Spring's Joy, Year After Year 岁岁春欢 I Really Love Little Crabs超爱小螃蟹Ancient Romance669k WordsCompleted [The print edition of Years of Spring Joy is now available on all platforms] [Heroine and scumbag reborn + male lead transmigrates + mutual salvation + play the pig to eat the tiger] At seventeen, Shen Jiasui married Lu Yunzheng. The Shen and Lu families were both military dynasties, making them a formidable match. Two years into their marriage, Lu Yunzheng defeated the enemy kingdom and won renown across the land. But the Shen family was condemned for treason and executed to the last member. On 265.2kReads9.6Score31k14d adds

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15. 465 行 Late in the Day 行止晚 Zhi Er织尔Ancient Romance138k WordsCompleted [Devoted love + emperor and empress + tragic palace romance] 145,000 readers gave it top ratings, and countless readers cried their way through it! The year’s breakout historical romance, a heartache readers can’t forget. A clear-eyed, sweet empress VS a proud emperor whose love never wavers. Born into the imperial family, how can everything ever go as you wish? May we remain together forever, and may I keep you safe and at peace. A gentleman’s word is his bond. In a daze, I saw the moon rise. 25.7kReads9.6Score3.3k14d adds
16. 466 惜 Cherishing Flowers 惜花芷 Kong Liu空留Ancient Romance1.5M WordsCompleted [The original novel behind the TV adaptation starring Hu Yitian and Zhang Jingyi] After keeping her talents hidden for fifteen years, Hua Zhi thought she could spend her life as a proper aristocratic young lady, living in peace. But when the Hua family’s fortunes collapse, she has no choice but to reveal her sharp edge and hold the storm-tossed household together. Being out in public becomes the norm, and so does galloping through the streets. When all else fails, she even carries a coffin on he 18.6kReads9.6Score4.2k14d adds
17. 467 宫 A Rhapsody of Palace Flowers 宫花赋 Six-Eared Yuanyuan六耳圆圆Ancient Romance681k WordsCompleted [A no-nonsense, trope-defying palace-intrigue drama + no love for the emperor + ensemble of women] Everyone has their own ambitions. I have no interest in fighting other women over a man. She was little Qing Luo, a girl who valued her life above all else. Abandoned by her parents as a child, she had wandered through hardship until she entered the Forbidden City, where she met the beautiful, gracious Yue Ren and the clever, perceptive Lü Zhu. At last, her wandering heart found a home. The three s 30.4kReads9.6Score4k14d adds

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18. 468 簪 The Record of Hairpins (Complete in 4 Volumes) 簪中录（全4册） A Chilly Breeze on Either Side侧侧轻寒Mystery992k WordsCompleted The little red fish Agashnie, which feeds on human blood; the mysterious talisman that had followed Li Shubai for years; Empress Wang, the peerless beauty of the Daming Palace; three clusters of doodles written by the late emperor himself before his death; a marriage contract made with Wang Yun in their youth... Every mystery returns to its point of origin. Every choice remains beyond anyone’s control, as impossible to resist or escape as fate itself. Yang Chonggu has returned to the palace and 17.3kReads9.7Score2.8k14d adds
19. 469 闻 The Sound of Spring 闻春声 Evergreen and Everwhite长青长白Ancient Romance161k WordsCompleted [Taciturn, stammering country hunk VS vivacious, fiery widow. Farming romance, one-on-one, both leads’ first relationship] [She makes the first move, and the unyielding tree finally blossoms. A period farming romance] At the matchmaker's urging, young Yao Chunniang took her dowry and married into the Zhang family in Lishui Village. Who could have guessed that on their wedding night, her sickly husband would close his eyes and die? Before Yao Chunniang could even process what had happened, she ha 28.9kReads9.6Score3.4k14d adds
20. 470 从 Taking Control of the World, Starting with the Patrol Office 从巡检司开始掌控天下 I Am Wang Shisan在下王十三Eastern Fantasy2.2M WordsCompleted The protagonist, Wang Shisan, is a low-ranking ninth-grade patrol officer in the Yuwo Patrol Office of Luzhou. From the government offices to the martial world, he uses his blade and his wits to break through deadlocks, unite forces, and climb step by step. In the end, he overthrows the decaying imperial regime and ascends the throne. Ruling the world is not his final goal. Leading his loyal and valiant followers, he conquers the globe and puts an end to war through war, until the Dragon Banner 250Reads8.6Score—14d adds

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21. 471 神 Tomb of the Gods: Immortal and Undying 神墓之不死不灭 An Utterly Ordinary Person普普通通普通人Eastern Fantasy1.4M WordsCompleted The novel builds a distinctive world that blends Chinese classical mythology with Western mythology, with a twisting plot and boundless imagination. The protagonist, Chen Nan, mysteriously comes back to life after lying dead for ten thousand years in the Divine-Demon Cemetery. This is the resting place of gods and demons. Alongside human heroes and the greatest cultivators of other races, every grave holds an ancient god or demon in slumber. Awakened and filled with questions, Chen Nan sets out 4Reads—Score—14d adds

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22. 472 绝 Peerless Secret Words: The Spirit Heavens Chronicle 绝世密言：灵天记 Ouyang Miguo欧阳米果Eastern Fantasy997k WordsCompleted Through fantastical stories, this book explores the mysteries of the universe and explains the principles of life, helping readers understand why people live. In doing so, it can help them put their worries aside and embrace life's experiences with greater optimism and energy! 913Reads9.4Score12714d adds

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    Calming his mind, Lao Yi used his will to activate the Star Bathing Technique. He discovered that the spiritual flow was entirely materialized. After adjusting its color, temperature, and concentration, the spiritual flow truly transformed into that form. Lao Yi suddenly realized that although both were called spiritual flows, on Earth, spiritual flows were actually waves, while here, they were true particle flows. Amidst the vibrant and harmonious flow of real spiritual energy, Lao Yi gradually relaxed his spiritual body. 🙏💎

23. 473 醒 Words to Awaken the World: The Spirit Journey 醒世密言：灵游记 Ouyang Miguo欧阳米果Urban27k WordsCompleted What is the human death rate? The answer is 100%. It's something no one can avoid or escape, and, damn it, it's an absolute fact. It couldn't be more true. Do we retain any awareness after death? Where do we go? What will we encounter? This book isn't about Liaozhai ghost stories or fantasy. Drawing on the travels of extraordinary people, accounts from hypnotists, and scientific research, it will guide you through the legendary world of souls and offer a preview of the place we will all eventual 45Reads—Score—14d adds
24. 474 昨 Yesterday Flowed into the City 昨日流入城 Thorny Bougainvillea有刺三角梅Urban3.0M WordsCompleted [Officialdom] + [Workplace] + [Business World] + [Family] A scholar, two business magnates, three boxing champions, four great families, the Gao family's five tigers, the Twelve Beauties of Jiangling, and 108 concubines... A man who had lost all hope and decided to lie flat is thrust into officialdom overnight, only to become the talk of the whole city as he indulges in wine, women, wealth, and power... Where does his path ultimately lead? Will there be an ending? 293Reads9.2Score36614d adds

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25. 475 犯 Criminal Synopsis 犯罪提要 Poems Flow from the Pen笔落诗成Two Male Leads1.4M WordsOngoing Silver-haired beauty with a genius IQ [Qin Yinluo (Chong Hu)] vs. shameless, scheming, lovesick big shot [Long Jinfeng] [Double purity, equally matched, two big shots, two male leads + crime solving + undercover criminal investigation + comedy + happy ending + sweet romance] What should you do when the one who got away returns home after years apart? Long Jinfeng's answer: Easy. A golden cage and chains. Qin Yinluo had been away for many years and met all kinds of people, but few had ever struck 1.6kReads9.5Score10614d adds
26. 476 帅 Handsome and Loaded: Watch Me Conquer the City's Sea of Beauties 帅气又多金，看我纵横都市花海 A Big Century Egg一颗大皮蛋Urban1.9M WordsOngoing [Urban Power Fantasy] + [Multiple Heroines] + [Decisive and Ruthless] + [Underworld] + [Wealthy Tycoon] + [Business World] A college girl every three steps, a mature beauty every five. He returned from abroad, a leading figure in the business world on the surface and a dark king behind the scenes. He makes a point of playing the pig to eat the tiger. Money, power, beautiful women: only children make choices. He wants it all! 5.9kReads6.5Score59414d adds
27. 477 权 Vortex of Power and Desire 权欲之涡 Misty Isle Beneath the Starry River烟屿落星河Urban2.4M WordsOngoing A career in government is like a bottomless abyss: one wrong step, and you’re shattered to pieces. Wu Liangyou has barely entered the political arena and hasn’t even tasted power when he’s already caught in the mire. Should he bow his head and bide his time, or risk his life in a desperate fight? The abyss cannot crush a ruthless man daring enough to change his fate. Watch Wu Liangyou break out of a hopeless situation, escape death, and rise to the top over a trail of blood. 99Reads6.1Score10614d adds

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28. 478 重 A Reborn Life in the Siheyuan 重生之四合院人生 Yun Xi Jiuxiao云兮九霄Urban877k WordsCompleted A new story is here! You're welcome to read my work on Tomato Novel. I hope you'll enjoy it. Your support motivates me to write, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 13Reads—Score—14d adds

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29. 479 仙 A Hilarious Tale of Immortals and Heroes 仙侠笑传 Yun Xi Jiuxiao云兮九霄Eastern Fantasy3.4M WordsOngoing A new story is here! You're welcome to read my work on Tomato Novel. I hope you'll enjoy it. Your support motivates me to write, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 51Reads7.7Score—14d adds
30. 480 我 I Got the Strongest Cultivation Legacy 我得到了最强修仙传承 Xiu Feng修风Eastern Fantasy3.4M WordsOngoing Liu Ao has a useless five-element spirit root, and the cultivation sect Taiyi Sect takes him in as a menial disciple to raise pigs. Unexpectedly, while tending the pigs, a small bead burrows into his head by chance. The bead has evolved into a miniature five-element world, within which lingers the remnant soul of an ancient, supreme creator. Seeing that he and Liu Ao are fated to meet, the remnant soul takes him as a disciple and passes on all the knowledge and memories it acquired over its life 1.5kReads7.9Score12814d adds

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