Everyone, Recommend Novels with Political Intrigue, the Martial World, Youthful Ambition, and an Ensemble Cast 各位，权谋/江湖/少年意气/群像，求推

1. 251 恶 With the Ledger of Evil Deeds in Hand, One Sin Seal Crushes Every Demon 恶行簿在手：罪印一开邪魔伏诛 One Pen Conquers the World一支笔打天下Mystery2.4M WordsOngoing A gentle, refined shopkeeper V a powerhouse who brings the muscle V an upbeat elite hacker V an aloof, proud, mysterious Seal Keeper Leveling-up progression + no female lead + multiple male leads + episodic stories + mystery + fantasy + urban supernatural + crime solving If it’s not your thing, feel free to stop reading or leave suggestions. Just don’t curse me out! If you like it, please leave a five-star review! All kinds of comments are welcome, and I’ll reply! Old objects whisper. The traces 121Reads—Score—14d adds

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   Suspenseful and supernatural crime solved, a group portrait

2. 252 盟 The Mengjin Crossing 盟津渡 Facing South from the Mountain朝山南Historical267k WordsCompleted Also known as The Awakening of the Ferry Boy. Wu Heyuan, a young man from a Yellow River ferry crossing, suffers the massacre of his entire family, and his younger sister goes missing. After delivering a letter to the Weishui Alliance for a mysterious stranger, he becomes Jiang Shang’s disciple and embarks on a path of political intrigue. When his sister is trained to become an enemy nation’s assassin, when his beloved tastes poison to save him from the brink of death, and when his master gives —Reads—Score—14d adds

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   I highly recommend this book; it's a story of a passionate young man's personal growth with a grand scope.

3. 253 双 A Blood-Soaked Reckoning: Twin Sisters Return for Vengeance 【血色满门】双生姐妹踏血归来 Xiao Xiao Ran Zi萧萧然子Ancient Romance606k WordsOngoing An entire family of loyal officials is framed, and a century-old marquis’s estate is turned into a living hell. Twin sisters plunge from a cliff into the water, surviving against all odds. Once cherished young ladies who lived behind closed doors, they now tread a thorny path through the world. One struggles to survive on a sheer cliff, honing her edge; the other wanders in a foreign land, maneuvering at every turn. The court is rife with deceit and schemes, while the martial world flashes with 1.8kReads6.6Score18214d adds

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   Highly recommend "Bloodstained Family"! A fantastic ancient romance novel that blends political intrigue, chivalrous spirit, and youthful passion. A once-powerful family crumbles overnight, twin sisters escape death, one hiding in the shadows of the court, the other walking the edge of a knife in the martial world. In the treacherous palace, every step is calculated; in the entangled world of martial arts, grudges and feuds intertwine. Court forces and martial arts sects are intertwined, each character harboring their own agenda, the plot unfolding intricately, full of twists and turns. There's no mindless slapstick; every confrontation is carefully calculated. The young protagonists, their blood still burning, struggle forward in a chaotic world burdened with deep-seated hatred. Family and country intertwine with personal vendettas, loyalty and choices are woven together, creating a vivid and multifaceted ensemble cast. Fans of political intrigue, martial arts, and dual-heroine revenge stories shouldn't miss this.

4. 254 小 The Little Five-and-a-Half-Year-Old Bun Makes His Dad's Head Split in Two with Anger 小小包子五岁半，气得老爹头两瓣 Listening to Lotus in the Night Rain夜雨听荷Modern Romance1.3M WordsOngoing The manhua adaptation is now online. Enjoy! [Period setting + coming-of-age + a touch of ensemble cast. This little girl is just an ordinary child, with no superhuman strength or instant cheats. Her personality and background mean she will never let anyone push her around.] Li Tian, an overworked office drone, catches the latest trend and transmigrates into a book! The good news: she becomes a third-generation military family kid, with an impressive background! The bad news: she transmigrates in 309.9kReads8.6Score3.1k14d adds
5. 255 疯 Madcap Fantasia 疯批家的狂想曲 Black and White Images黑白画映Fantastical Romance467k WordsCompleted Modern Arc: This world’s fate was decided long ago. Every choice we make leads to an ending already written. And I, Shu Yue, was the one who tore open every prelude with my own hands. Ji Hua’s ten years on the run began because of me; Chen Songhan’s two thousand years of waiting were for me; My older sister, Shu Wen, fell into the time of the Qin Dynasty because I got her involved; Ancient divine beasts, underworld generals, and a phoenix’s true form all gathered in the same storm because of me. 2Reads—Score—14d adds

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   This world is a web. Each person is a struggling node, tightly bound by their own desires, fears, loves, and beliefs. They pull at each other, hurt each other, and support each other. This is not a war; it is a collective symptom of "existence." In each of them, you can see a bit of yourself: Gui Xu's idealism and madness; Chen Songhan's responsibility and weariness; Shu Yue's search and resistance; Jian Rui's obsession and protection; Chu Ji's loyalty and emptiness; He Feng's obsession and indifference; Zhang Zhibai's disillusionment and longing; Hong Li's purity and sacrifice; the demons' struggle and cries; Nezha's indifference and execution. When you open this book, you are not reading a story. You are witnessing a grand and cruel exhibition of souls. Below each exhibit, there is no price tag. Only a line of small print: "This is how I lived, this is how I chose, this is how I endured." And which one will you take away?

6. 256 北 Return North: The Ashen Flame's Journey Home 北归：烬火归途 Liu Niu六妞Ancient Romance159k WordsCompleted A fire engulfed the imperial retreat, killing the emperor and the eldest prince. Prince Li Xiao of Funan enthroned the young emperor, seized power, and took sole control of the court. No one knew that the eldest prince, Luan Cheng (Li Cheng), had been saved at the cost of their lives by loyal retainers of the late emperor. He spent ten years in hiding on the northern frontier, operating an escort agency under an assumed name while secretly investigating the truth behind the fire. Princess Yue Xi 4Reads—Score—14d adds

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   It looks so good, I want to go see it!

7. 257 和 Transmigrating to Another World with My Archrival 和死对头一起穿越到异界 Add Water, Same Price加水不加价Ancient Romance153k WordsOngoing [Rivals to lovers; calm, stoic heroine x stubborn, tsundere hero; ensemble cast; strong female lead; sword cultivators; two powerful leads; transmigration to another world] Li Muge died. Then came back to life, along with her nemesis. And they ended up in another world. - Li Muge had always believed that she and Chen Yechao were nothing but sworn enemies. Until, after they transmigrated, she found herself understanding Chen Yechao less and less. Weren’t they supposed to be enemies? Why was he 5Reads—Score—14d adds

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   A group portrait of cultivators, each character is well-developed, you can take a look.

8. 258 远 Married Far Away for Eight Years, Going Home to Visit My Parents Is Harder Than Climbing to Heaven! 远嫁八年，回娘家难如登天！ Relentless Snow Revenge穷追不舍的雪恨Modern Romance1.7M WordsOngoing [Married Far From Home + Evil Mother-in-Law + Forbidden to Return to Her Parents' Home for New Year] Lin Wanyi married far from home for love and, over eight years, never once returned to her parents' home. With the New Year approaching, her father fell gravely ill and her younger brother was getting married. She asked to return to her parents' home for the New Year with her husband and daughter, but her in-laws took turns making things difficult for her. Her mother-in-law said, "Once you marr 232.3kReads8.6Score8.5k14d adds

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   🔥 [A Bloodstained Family] Twin Sisters Return Amidst Bloodshed🔥 Their entire family slaughtered, they crawl back from hell! This isn't your average domestic drama; it's an ultimate revenge story of twin sisters joining forces to return in blood! Set in ancient times with a forced marriage plot, the story is full of twists and turns, packed with high-energy moments. Watch as the two sisters meticulously plot their revenge, tearing apart their enemies and reclaiming everything that belongs to them. Fans of political intrigue and swift retribution absolutely cannot miss this! Warning: Stay up all night reading! ⚔️

9. 259 雪 Snow Falls on the Boughs, Frost Covers Them All 雪落枝头上满霜 Mr. Xiao Chen先生小陈Martial Arts617k WordsOngoing Daxueping was destined to be anything but peaceful today. Especially at the turn from late autumn to early winter, as the cold northern wind swept tiny flakes of snow across the withered grassland and toward the Crescent Lake, frozen solid. Three young boys, one chance encounter, one narrow escape from death, and a brotherhood that would last a lifetime. 8Reads—Score—14d adds

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   Based on the Ming Dynasty of 1566, this martial arts and political intrigue novel seamlessly blends the imperial court and the martial world (obsession with immortality and power). The protagonist's father is the most powerful person in the land (no arrogance, incredibly reliable...). It's an ensemble piece where everyone is the protagonist of their own world (brotherhood, patriotism). The entire main cast is intelligent, not overly sentimental, and decisive in their actions.

10. 260 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—Score49414d adds

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    It's here! "Emperor Renzu of Tang" has reached the quality of both historical fiction and serious drama, possessing the potential to become a timeless classic. This novel is high-quality, intellectually stimulating, not mindless, logically sound, and features brilliant character portrayals! "Emperor Renzu of Tang" was completed in mid-September with nearly a million words, resolving all foreshadowing, filling all plot holes, and avoiding a disappointing ending. The author released a masterpiece in November, comparable to a legendary playwright, a work of art that could be described as divine in ten days! 666! The author's writing style, word choice, plot structure, imperial strategies, political maneuvering, emotional nuances, military warfare, court intrigue, and governance are all top-notch. His writing is astonishing, his scope grand, his themes lofty, his thoughts profound, his knowledge solid, his cultural background deep, and his political maneuvering top-notch. If you don't like it after reading it, you can slap me in the face!

11. 261 默 The Silent Sword’s Path to Immortality 默剑长生 Gentle Breeze and Drizzle Rong和风细雨蓉Eastern Fantasy896k WordsOngoing Modern painter Shen Mo transmigrates into the body of a constable’s son in the Great Liang dynasty. Using the Daoist art of ink painting as a key to cultivation, he turns ordinary skills into a path to immortality, practicing amid the everyday bustle of life as he sets foot on the road to becoming an immortal... 4.3kReads9.3Score39014d adds

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    I'm just here to join in the fun.

12. 262 我 I Really Don't Want to Be an Official 我真不想当官啊 Longevity Breeze长生风Two Female Leads577k WordsOngoing [Wuxia] [Three Female Leads] (The three female leads drive the main plot) [Two Female Leads] (The main romance) [Love Grows Over Time] [Light Fantasy] [Heavy Political Intrigue] [Light Harem Intrigue] Er Wuwen lost her memory in an accident. Afterward, all she wanted was to lie flat and live as a carefree slacker. But another accident pulled her into a struggle, setting her off on a journey to solve a case... She never expected to become a powerful enforcer for the imperial court. What should sh 335Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Hello everyone, this is a self-recommendation. If you're interested in Tang Dynasty and martial arts, you might want to check it out. It features two female leads with minimal romance at the beginning; the focus is on solving cases. There are multiple couples, and it leans towards an ensemble cast, including a pairing of Wu Zetian and Li Zhi. The two main female leads are a traumatized, icy protagonist and a persistently pursuing, sunny one.

13. 263 枯 The Dying Lamp Rekindled: The Prison Rose Returns 枯灯复燃，狱中玫瑰归来 Jin Yan菳言Modern Romance616k WordsCompleted Five years ago, she was the eldest daughter of the Qian family, admired by everyone. But she was framed over her family's reputation and charged with murder, falling from the clouds into the mire and ending up behind bars. Behind those high walls, she met Zhao Yi, a woman imprisoned for financial crimes who nevertheless wielded absolute power inside. In their sunless days, they became each other's light, enduring more than two thousand nights together. Five years later, Qian Xin walks out of p 31Reads8.2Score—14d adds

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14. 264 我 My Years as the CEO's Daughter 我当总裁千金的这些年 Jin Yan菳言Modern Romance299k WordsCompleted CEO romance + face-slapping + satisfying revenge + youth + love + the worlds of politics, business, and the military + fierce battles A poor girl rises to become a wealthy beauty, taking on the worlds of politics and business in turn! The plot is thrilling: her secret crush confesses his feelings! A domineering CEO pursues her relentlessly! The political world treats her like a treasure! The business world holds her in awe! The heroine is clever, intelligent, emotionally savvy, and financiall 58Reads8.8Score—14d adds
15. 265 物 Survival of the Fittest: Women Choose 物竞女择 Jin Yan菳言Urban515k WordsCompleted Han Jiarui, a girl precisely calculated through numbers, biology, technology, and human-body engineering. Her body-driving chip fell into ruin years ago, and no one knows her true identity... The truth comes to light: a girl who is half human, half machine, and half biological being must survive public scrutiny and the extreme challenges of the apocalypse. “For you, I’m willing to make the whole world my enemy!” A love that spans worlds. This is a story about the human rights of mechanical li 4Reads—Score—14d adds
16. 266 玉 Yulin Epic: Watching Over the Dawn 玉林史诗：守望黎明 Mo Yu the Big Brain陌玉大聪明Eastern Fantasy1.1M WordsOngoing [True Ensemble Cast × No System × Detail-Oriented × Passionate] [Slow Burn] [Growing Up] [Fantasy Wuxia] “Everyone, take your seats and lend me your ears.” In Yulin City, now at peace once more, a silver-clad woman in a golden cape sat among the ordinary spectators, listening as the storyteller struck his block and slowly began recounting a memory she knew well, yet had once remembered only vaguely. The story began with a Spiritborn Tournament she was forced to enter, with a stubborn girl gritti 11Reads—Score114d adds
17. 267 人 The People's He Liu Hun: This Time, I Won't Become Prince Gao 人民的贺六浑：这一次我不做高王 CyanedgeHistorical738k WordsOngoing With a soul from a later age, he plunged into a world of chaos that devoured all who entered. In 2023, on the rainy night his thesis defense failed, history doctoral student Chen Zhiqing opened his eyes to find himself in the Northern Wei's Zhengguang era, year four, as Gao Huan, a courier in a frontier garrison. No System, no golden finger. His only asset was the unfinished manuscript in his mind, A Study of the Six Garrisons Rebellion. From the start, it was hellishly difficult: Poliuhan Bali 218Reads—Score—14d adds
18. 268 诀 The Dao-Cutting Art 诀天道 Yue Xin Hengtian月信恒天Eastern Fantasy1.2M WordsOngoing (No mindless protagonist, no clichéd plot, a cunning lead, fully realized characters, no System, twin swords) The twin swords ring out, cleaving the heavens. Let souls be severed and bones torn out as you will. The world shall know no more bloody storms. I am both demon and god! With everything shattered, can it be made whole again? Faced with the shackles of fate, he will cut them apart with his twin swords! The gods and demons wage war for a hundred years. The Heavenly Dao is merciless, treati 3.6kReads—Score28914d adds

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    Fellow Daoists, you'll know once you read the first chapter! What are the three golden chapters? It'll be even more enjoyable if you read up to chapter 57. It's not mindless; your intelligence will be on point throughout!

19. 269 许 I Pledge You the Azure Clouds and Moon, You Owe Me Blood for My Beauty 许君苍云月，还君红颜血 Silver Sun银色太阳Ancient Romance416k WordsCompleted For a hundred years, the land has been divided between north and south, and the fires of war have raged for a thousand miles. The Cangyun River cuts across the Central Plains. Southern Chu holds the fertile lands south of the river, defending itself behind natural barriers; Northern Qi commands the iron cavalry of the north and eyes the whole realm. Humanity has slaughtered its own for a hundred years, leaving rivers of blood, unaware that an even greater catastrophe is brewing in the shadows. I 13Reads8.7Score—14d adds

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    This is a good book. The pacing is excellent, the action scenes are thrilling, the dialogue is solid, the foreshadowing is well-connected, and the logic is consistently strong. The serialization is stable, with updates never delayed. The protagonist, starting as an unknown mercenary, is gradually drawn into the chaos of a turbulent world, but he remains true to himself and not swayed by power, his character never faltering. There are no melodramatic or clichéd elements, the world-building is complete, and whether you enjoy martial arts action, political intrigue, or delicate romance, you'll find something to read. Feel free to jump in and avoid any disappointments!

20. 270 此 Chang'an of This World 此间长安 Gu Yanqing顾砚青Ancient Romance353k WordsOngoing A lifetime in a frail body, half a life among books. After an unexpected long sleep, he wakes in the Tang dynasty, during the Zhenguan era. Young Lin Chen has nothing to his name and a life as insignificant as a blade of grass. The moment he opens his eyes, he falls into a deadly predicament. In his previous life, he was confined to a sickbed, unable to live freely. In this life, even if he must walk through the mud, he will make every step shine. He will neither curry favor with the powerful no 28Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The real Chang'an exists only in history books, in poems, and in this book:

21. 271 人 Hey, You! Let Me Take a Bite 人，泥嚎！给我咬一口 A Yang Zai阿秧仔Ancient Romance263k WordsOngoing (Just started getting ratings) Jiang Xingning is a little zombie. She transmigrated to ancient times with her own grave and found a sickly young man. Young man: “Immortal, immortal, could you save my life?” Jiang Xingning: “Human, don’t be scared. Your zombie’s here!” But something went wrong along the way, and she turned herself into a half-zombie, half-human. No big deal. She could still hunt, cook delicious food, open a tavern, and find kindred spirits and patrons all over the place. At a few 618Reads8.2Score10714d adds

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    Sweet and romantic story about a young girl and boy, filled with love and delicious food. [Laughing][Flying kiss]

22. 272 九 Demon Hunters of the Nine Gates: Ye Qingfeng Never Lets a Grudge Sit Overnight 九门猎妖人：叶清风她有仇不隔夜 Jiang Yanqiu姜妍秋Eastern Fantasy101k WordsOngoing [Revenge] + [Vengeance Served] + [Mystery] + [Fantasy] Only after taking step after step did she realize It was all fate, all predestined. Should she keep following the path fate had laid out, or break free from it, and take her destiny into her own hands? From ancient ruins buried beneath the far northern ice fields to a civilization lost beneath the shifting sands of the northwest; From a past deliberately erased, dredged up from a shipwreck in the East Sea, to the truth of the world’s be 3Reads—Score—14d adds
23. 273 不 What Is Not Offered Is Mine 不献归己 HjjjjjjAncient Romance227k WordsCompleted [Fantasy | Ensemble Cast | Max-Level Expert Drops into a Beginner’s Village | Reborn Power Couple] As the honored princess of Tianwen, Luo Yitian was a sacrificial offering her father had kept captive for seventeen years. For the first seventeen years of her life, she felt neither joy nor sorrow, diligently cultivated and tried to please him, mistaking his cold severity for a father’s love. Only when the truth was revealed before the sacrificial altar did she realize she had been born merely as 15Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This is a must!!!

24. 274 沧 Tales of the Vast Sea 沧海演义 Liangshan Book Page梁山书童Martial Arts363k WordsOngoing [Wuxia] [Xianxia] [Historical] [Adventure] [Military] A narrative epic of the jianghu and the imperial court, seen through the growth of an ordinary person, where individual heroism and romanticism intertwine with realism! 30Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Reading too many martial arts novels

25. 275 棋 The Game Ends 棋止 The White Fox Is Still a Fox白狐亦狐Eastern Fantasy426k WordsCompleted From the moment he was born, Du Yi seemed destined for a life already laid out for him. After experiencing all kinds of things in the world, Du Yi still held fast to his words: "Let everything fall where the wind takes it, and still protect the heart's original purpose." 10Reads—Score—14d adds

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    I read until I was dizzy and exhausted.

26. 276 杜 The Story of Du Yi 杜懿传 The White Fox Is Still a Fox白狐亦狐Eastern Fantasy525k WordsOngoing “The Heavenly Barrier? Why would the Heavenly Court and Divine Realm put up a barrier! If you raise one, then I, Du Yi, will break it with everything I’ve cultivated! I want all under heaven to live as one, with every creature in its proper place and every cultivator free to pursue their own path!” “I’ll break every law with a streak of rainbow across the clouds!” Du Yi declared to the Sages of the Three Teachings and the Gods of Water and Fire. Thousands of years ago, the Gods of Water and 5Reads—Score—14d adds
27. 277 且 Let’s Head for the Mountain Moon 且向山月去 This Gentleman Wangshu此君望舒Martial Arts377k WordsCompleted [No transmigration or rebirth + Overwhelmingly powerful heroine + Jianghu adventures + No suffering inflicted on the heroine + No women competing against each other for a man + Flashbacks] Rumors in the jianghu say that Xie Jingming, the current martial arts alliance leader, killed his sworn younger brother Shen Jingzhou three years ago and took his place as leader. Their sworn younger sister, Su Heying, could not bear his brutal methods and left in anger. When Lu Chenbi heard the rumor, she was —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This is a self-proclaimed martial arts novel, focusing on the female protagonist with fewer romantic subplots and more female characters. The writing style is relatively restrained, and there are many foreshadowing elements.

28. 278 铁 The Legend of the Iron Book 铁书传 Half a Pot of Wine半壶残酒Eastern Fantasy716k WordsOngoing The book flopped and hardly anyone reads it. I'm writing purely for love of it. [Martial world + Imperial court + Revenge] Over ten bloody years, she grows from an orphan whose family was slaughtered into the Blood Shadow Rakshasa, a name that terrifies the martial world. With a single blade, she cuts down her enemies, yet cannot cut through a carefully woven death trap. This martial world is no longer a mere clash of blades and swords. At the Pavilion of Listening to the Wind and Watching the 44Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Promote your own book.

29. 279 盛 Peace in a Flourishing Age 盛世有太平 Lord Ninghan凝寒君Two Male Leads435k WordsOngoing [Two Male Leads + Master and Disciple + Political Intrigue + Ensemble Cast + Mutual Healing] After losing his job, he takes in a boy. After he leaves, the scheming boy makes his mark on the world. The boy's life is the only move that can save this game from certain defeat. With only two years left to live, imperial physician Du Taiping wants nothing more than to pass away in peace. On the night he leaves the palace, he finds a boy who can see the colors of people's souls, and discovers the deepe 69Reads—Score—14d adds

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    It's really impressive that you can understand this; the author's perspective is constantly changing.

30. 280 盛 Madness Reigns in This Golden Age, and I'm the Only One Saving People 盛世疯批，只有我在救人 Lord Ninghan凝寒君259k WordsOngoing [Everyone Is Unhinged | High-Quality Political Intrigue and Ensemble Cast | Intense Emotional Push and Pull] In a dynasty where the princes and the emperor are bound by a blood feud, I, Du Taiping, became the only normal person. The Crown Prince is a lone wolf bent on revenge, my senior brother is a madman devoted to order, and my disciple can see the colors of people's souls. I wanted nothing more than to die in peace, but was dragged into another high-stakes gamble over this so-called “golden 20Reads—Score—14d adds
31. 281 月 Fishing for Azure Dragons by Moonlight 月夜钓青龙 That Day in September那年九月那一天Ancient Romance40k WordsOngoing Young talents from across the martial world suddenly gather in a border town in Xiliang. Lin Qiye, the most perceptive member of the Inner Palace's elite Dragon Guard, senses something fishy and personally heads to Xiliang to investigate. Sure enough, it turns out to be a scheme by the greatest criminal organization in the land... A female-led story, a small ensemble cast, slow-paced, plot-focused —Reads—Score—14d adds
32. 282 何 Who Will Walk Beside Me Through the Night? 何人伴我夜间行 Raindrops Falling on the Eaves水滴落在屋檐上Ancient Romance880k WordsOngoing [Courtly schemes + wits and courage + fictional late Qing setting] Would you call her a ruthless, calculating schemer, or a refined young lady, educated and well-mannered? The unforgettable steward Jiao swears brotherhood with twelve heroes and establishes a stronghold. Hardship breeds hardship, but a chance encounter with spring can transform a fish into a dragon. Why did “Ji Liuniang” cast aside the “Liu” in her name, and what carried her to success? A shrewd and far-sighted minister of the co 9Reads7.2Score—14d adds

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    Do you enjoy stories that start with a simple narrative, build-up, and then gradually escalate into a fierce battle that gets increasingly mind-bending? I always feel that so many of these inexplicably sentimental stories lack sufficient build-up, so I decided to write my own. [Shy]

33. 283 藏 The Hidden Ink Bookshop: A Peerless Sword Seed Lives Inside Me 藏墨书铺：我体内住着绝代剑胚 A Huan Loves Ge La Tiao爱吃格拉条的阿环Eastern Fantasy304k WordsCompleted Shen Ye, owner of a bookshop in Canglang City, has carried a secret since childhood. Hidden in his mind are the memories of an unparalleled sword embryo. An assassination on a rainy night and a mysterious iron token reveal the truth behind the destruction of a swordsmithing lineage forty years ago. Reincarnation sorcery closes in from every side, while the Seven Star clans weave an inescapable web. He is a backup vessel, and the world’s final destination. When fate comes knocking, the one who ha —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    A humble bookstore hides a secret of extraordinary swordsmanship, and its ordinary owner possesses the potential to create a peerless sword. As various martial arts factions launch attacks, old bloody cases are gradually uncovered, and the tug-of-war between martial arts intrigue and destiny unfolds. The plot is fast-paced and full of twists and turns, making it increasingly captivating with each reading.

34. 284 雪 The Snowbound Blade 雪藏刃 Xie Xue Hanyan邪雪寒嫣Ancient Romance894k WordsCompleted One is a cold-faced constable who disguises herself as a man. The other is the Prince of Xichuan, a foreign nobleman said to have brought about his wife's death. When these two meet, an extraordinary story is bound to unfold. Passing herself off as a man to serve as a constable in the Six Fan Gate is no easy task. Dao Xueshan even changed her name to Dao Sanxue. To make it in a crowd of men, she has only one choice: be crueler, fiercer, more ruthless, and better at killing than they are. But she 353Reads—Score15214d adds

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    Completed, a completely handwritten novel. The female protagonist disguises herself as a man, works in the government, and navigates the political arena. It features martial arts detective work, suspense, political intrigue, and female mutual assistance. The female protagonist has exceptional combat skills and is not romantically inclined.

35. 285 刀 The Demon of Blade and Sword 刀剑魔 Yu Wuji宇无极Eastern Fantasy845k WordsOngoing In a turbulent martial world, the schemes of powerful ministers, the machinations of sinister cults, romantic entanglements, and choices between family and country all intertwine. Some pursue their obsession with martial arts manuals through every peril, some are trapped in a web of plots by blood feuds, and some struggle to survive amid political intrigue. The power struggle between Tang and Tibet and the tangled fates of those involved unfold together. There are no fixed lines between right an 588Reads—Score—14d adds

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    A collection of martial arts, revenge, and political intrigue stories.

36. 286 盛 The Prosperous Era's Medical Detective 盛世谋医神探 Xiaoyao Lingzi逍遥凌子Ancient Romance423k WordsOngoing Tang Wei, a top modern forensic pathologist, unexpectedly transmigrates into the body of an ancient criminal's daughter who shares her name. The original Tang Wei's family was confiscated after her father became embroiled in an imperial examination cheating scandal. She was reduced to a government servant and took her own life in despair. When Tang Wei wakes up, she is immediately trapped in a desperate situation: her status as a government servant leaves her as lowly as dust, and the shadow of 3Reads—Score—14d adds

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    A highly recommended book! Watch as the female detective unravels layers of mystery to uncover the truth and chronicles her legendary life.

37. 287 飞 Flying Beyond Green Mountain 飞灭青山 Minister of Waterworks水部尚书Eastern Fantasy351k WordsOngoing [Multiple Heroines] [Gets Stuck When the Moment Calls for It] [Adapted for Screen] How swiftly time flies; the foolish bring their own lives to an end. Those who seek no immortal companion will find themselves in the register of the dead. I mourn the world’s vulgarity, its deluded obsession with glory and disgrace. Who could know that atop the Heavenly Mountain, a jade lamp burns forever? The brocade feathers call, the evening sands sing; a sound rises from the waves, as mournful as struck jade. —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Everything is available; you'll find it when you arrive.

38. 288 长 The Legend of Shen He of Chang'an 长安禾火之沈禾传奇 Xiaoyao Lingzi逍遥凌子Historical17k WordsCompleted The Legend of Shen He of Chang'an 3Reads—Score—14d adds
39. 289 玄 Patrolling Demons Under the Mystic Heavens 玄天巡妖 Minister of Waterworks水部尚书Eastern Fantasy247k WordsOngoing "Transmigration" "Multiple heroines" "Even the locals are plenty unhinged" Who is the true mastermind behind the beauties and assassins? □ Donggong Xunhua: A transmigrator, one of the two male leads, with a mysterious background. He is neither human nor demon, and shares no blood ties with any of the women in the book. □ Baili Fusu: One of the two male leads. □ Li Jianshi: A White Tiger, and the eldest senior sister who sacrifices the most. □ Luo Chushui: A Fire Phoenix. □ Bai Shaonian: The one —Reads—Score—14d adds
40. 290 霓 The Brocade Gambit: A Record of Power Plays in the Tang Dynasty 霓裳弈：大唐权谋录 Xiaoyao Lingzi逍遥凌子Ancient Romance14k WordsCompleted Silk and Strategy: A Record of Tang Dynasty Power Plays 2Reads—Score—14d adds
41. 291 双 The Twin-Pupil Covenant: Throne of Thorns 双瞳盟约之荆棘王座 Xiaoyao Lingzi逍遥凌子37k WordsCompleted The Covenant of Twin Pupils: The Thorn Throne —Reads—Score—14d adds
42. 292 失 The Amnesiac Sword Immortal 失忆剑仙 Xiaoyao Lingzi逍遥凌子24k WordsCompleted The Amnesiac Sword Immortal 5Reads—Score—14d adds
43. 293 刺 The Strategy to Assassinate the King of Qin 刺秦策 Northern Sky Scar北空痕Eastern Fantasy1.3M WordsOngoing In the thirteenth year of the Zhenguan era of the Tang dynasty, the realm was at peace and the people lived in comfort. But on a winter-solstice night, an assassin suddenly appeared in Chang’an, shattering the long-standing tranquility of the magnificent imperial capital… While most people believed the assassination to be an isolated incident, the empire’s powerful statesman, Changsun Wuji, had already seen through the truth. He had never forgotten the purge launched years ago, when the imperia 141Reads8.2Score—14d adds

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    Two boys, both skilled in kendo, fall in love with the same girl as fate has it...

44. 294 决 The Decisive Battle at Xuanwu Gate 决战玄武门 Cai Yuanwai蔡员外Eastern Fantasy611k WordsCompleted Cai Yuanchu, a boy from a small county town, inexplicably claims the reward for catching the killer in a local murder case, only to be drawn into an unpredictable conspiracy. He also uncovers a staggering plot dating back to the end of the Sui dynasty and the beginning of the Tang, which gradually leads him into the Xuanwu Gate Incident... 52Reads—Score514d adds
45. 295 云 The Cloud Tower Rankings 云楼榜 Cai Yuanwai蔡员外Historical724k WordsCompleted A child abandoned during a time of war was reunited with his parents at the age of fourteen. Only then did he discover that his parents were the Great Yue Empire's Grand Generals Who Guard the Nation. But his true identity was even more astonishing: he was the leader of the world's most mysterious sect, as well as one of the few martial artists to have reached the Grandmaster realm... 805Reads5.2Score—14d adds
46. 296 锋 The Winds of Change in Fengge 锋戈之风起云涌 Cai Yuanwai蔡员外Historical801k WordsCompleted After a century of prosperity, the Great Yu Dynasty is in decline, beset by troubles at home and abroad. The court is in turmoil, and Xu Yunshan, the Great Yu's foremost commander, who had already retired to the mountains, is forced back into a web of intrigue and power struggles... 102Reads—Score—14d adds
47. 297 混 Chaos Divine Tribulation 混沌神劫 Cai Yuanwai蔡员外Eastern Fantasy618k WordsCompleted He was once the Demon Lord of the Upper Realm. After his beloved betrayed him, the Six Realms joined forces to attack. On the brink of death, he escaped with a secret technique. To evade his pursuers, he erased his memories and reincarnated his soul. But who could have guessed that his beloved would betray him again in his new life? This repeating fate awakened the Demon Lord once more, setting him on an endless path of revenge... 51Reads—Score—14d adds
48. 298 楚 Chu Yunxing 楚云行 Peng Hu彭胡Historical1.8M WordsOngoing [No transmigration, no System, no formulaic tropes, no brainless decisions, no invincible protagonist, no wish-fulfillment. Read with caution if these bother you.] The history of the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms + wuxia + political intrigue + a young hero’s legend + the mysterious Tang Mo Dao + homeland and humanity + love and hate + the traditional chapter-and-verse format = an epic historical wuxia saga of sweeping grandeur 56Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Take a look at this book; it meets the requirements. It's a rare historical martial arts novel set during the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period, featuring political intrigue, regional power struggles, martial arts romances, human life, military battles, vividly portrayed characters, rigorous historical research, traditional chapter-based format, and no system-based time travel or mindless plot twists. It's definitely worth reading.

49. 299 天 Supreme Destiny 天命最高 Sweet Dream Feather甜梦羽Historical180k WordsCompleted He was the “Qin dog” everyone in Handan hated, a hostage who trembled in his mother’s arms. Before the age of nine, he lived for one reason alone: to avoid being beaten to death by the people of Zhao. Then one day, his father died, and he became the King of Qin. The road back to Xianyang was strewn with thorns: his grandmother wanted to depose him, his younger brother wanted him dead, powerful ministers treated him like a puppet, and the queen dowager and her lover controlled the inner palace. H 10Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Everyone knows that Qin Shi Huang was ruthless and decisive in conquering the world, but few know that he suffered countless humiliations in Handan from a young age. After returning to Qin, he was caught in the machinations of his grandmother, brother, and powerful ministers, ultimately seizing the Qin throne through sheer cruelty and bloodshed. His heart had long been frozen, except for the tenderness of A Fang, who moved him to promise her the land as her dowry. However, with the empire newly established, cruel fate cruelly shattered the only tenderness in his life...

50. 300 照 Chronicle of the Strange 照诡录 Chu ZhiM褚枝MMystery600k WordsOngoing All-female ensemble | No romance | Alternate world | Ancient mystery cases and criminal investigation | Part episodic, part overarching plot In the Great Yan Dynasty, the capable rule, and women hold power. Three people died at a palace banquet. They died smiling. Their faces were split with grins when they died. No one dared investigate. The commandery princess, Shen Zhaoming, did. She gathered four extraordinary women: a cool-headed coroner, a talkative Daoist, a mute shadow guard, and a s 239Reads8.8Score17214d adds

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    No romantic pairing, female ensemble cast, suspenseful and mysterious cases.

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