Books That Make You Smarter 读了之后会更聪明的书

1. 51 高 A Top Student's Downfall and Redemption on the Eve of the College Entrance Exam 高考前夜一个优等生的堕落与救赎 Zuo Beichao Nan做北朝楠14k WordsCompleted A Top Student’s Downfall and Redemption on the Eve of the College Entrance Exam 1Reads—Score—14d adds
2. 52 我 I Used Zoology to Wipe Out a Monster's Den 我靠动物学端了妖怪老巢 Zuo Beichao Nan做北朝楠15k WordsCompleted I Took Down a Monster’s Lair with My Zoology Knowledge —Reads—Score—14d adds
3. 53 重 Reborn, I Used Unhinged Literature to Set the Workplace Straight 重生后我靠发疯文学整顿职场 Zuo Beichao Nan做北朝楠11k WordsCompleted After Being Reborn, I Used Unhinged Writing to Set the Workplace Straight —Reads—Score—14d adds
4. 54 A AI Lover: Debugging Log 《AI恋人调试日志》 Zuo Beichao Nan做北朝楠Modern Romance6k WordsCompleted AI Lover: Debugging Log —Reads—Score—14d adds
5. 55 茶 The Tea Master Rises Again 茶师东山再起 Zuo Beichao Nan做北朝楠8k WordsCompleted The Tea Master’s Comeback —Reads—Score—14d adds
6. 56 诸EN The Gods' Foolish Game 诸神愚戏 Ninety Autumns in January一月九十秋Urban3.7M WordsCompleted I have two principles in life: 1. I never lie. 2. I never believe anything anyone says, including myself. “Sir, I would like to point out that your second statement conflicts with the first.” “How so?” “If you never lie, why don’t you believe what you say?” “Oh, sorry. I forgot to mention that I don’t consider myself human.” “?” Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Cheng Shi, Cheng Shi who never lies. What, you’ve never heard of me? That’s all right. You simply haven’t been deceived by m 519.6kReads9.7Score67.5k14d adds

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   🔥 High-Energy Recommendation | *The Gods' Fool* – Watch a high-IQ protagonist turn the gods into "puppets"! 🎭 "You think the gods are fooling mortals? No, they're fooling the gods!" When all of humanity is forced to join this game of the gods—only the protagonist discovers: the loopholes in the rules are the real god-level cheat! 🧠 "Every chapter upgrades your brain" ✓ Using game theory to crack the oracle's trap ✓ Using philosophical paradoxes to stump the angels' logic ✓ Using psychology to predict the gods' moves As you frantically follow the protagonist's actions… you suddenly find yourself using "god-level thinking" to solve everyday problems! 💡 Even more satisfying than a typical wish-fulfillment novel is the "intellectual crushing" experience! Watch as the protagonist: • Causes the Goddess of Fortune to crash through calculations • Makes the God of War shut down with mathematical proof • Gives the gods a lecture on "Game Balance Design" ⚠️ Side effects: You'll unconsciously analyze every loophole in the rules around you, creating the dangerous illusion of "I could do that too!" Ordinary wish-fulfillment novels will no longer satisfy you. 🌟 "When the gods become pawns, you have evolved into a new species." #GodsPlayingFools #HighIQStory #BrainPowerWelcome #RuleTales #IntellectualSexHeaven (Warning for beta testers: After reading the first 3 chapters, your brain will refuse to stop thinking!)

7. 57 我EN I'm Not a God of Theater 我不是戏神 Three Nine Sound Domain三九音域Urban4.0M WordsCompleted The brand-new masterpiece by San Jiu Yin Yu, author of Slay the Gods | Winner of the Best Science-Fiction Web Novel Award at the Macau International Science Fiction Awards | A Chinese grotesque epic that turns the tide of an era After a scarlet meteor streaked across the sky, human civilization ground to a halt. From that day onward, humanity could no longer build a rocket, a nuclear bomb, an airplane, a car... The pyramid of civilization built upon modern science collapsed with a thunderous roa 1.7MReads9.9Score178.8k14d adds

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   [The Solitary Courage of a Traditional Opera Performer] "He fell ninety-nine times on stage, his knees bleeding, but he didn't stop, just so that the neon lights of 'traffic dramas' could illuminate the moonlight that had settled in the old operas—this wasn't the self-indulgence of a 'theater god,' but a demonstration to all those ridiculed as 'out of step with the times': even if there's only one audience member left, the way he pursued his passion to the point of faith deserves to be 'remarkable.'" [Awakening Cultural Memory] "Do you remember those afternoons when you went to listen to operas with your grandparents as a child? 'I'm Not a Theater God' uses words to build a stage of time—faded costumes, mottled masks, and the lilting lyrics suddenly bring those almost forgotten fragments of childhood to life. It reminds us that some culture is already etched into our blood; just by opening this book, we can hear our ancestors on the other side of time, gently humming songs that belong to the Chinese people."

8. 58 满 My Whole Family Are Cannon Fodder, but After They Read My Mind, They Rebel 满门炮灰读我心后，全家造反了 I Really Love Little Crabs超爱小螃蟹Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted [Physical edition of "Claiming the Pearl 2" goes on presale October 17 at 7:30 p.m.] [Mind reading + System + adored by the whole family + transmigrate into a book + play the pig to eat the tiger] Qiao Jiaojiao had accumulated so much virtue in her past life that the Old King of Hell granted her a rebirth with all her memories intact, plus a golden finger: a Virtue Points Shop. Qiao Jiaojiao was thrilled to start her new life, only to discover she hadn't been reborn at all. She'd transmigrated i 122.5kReads9.7Score13.8k14d adds

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   The awakening of the characters in the book and their struggle against fate allow readers to feel the power of awakening self-awareness and the spirit of bravely breaking through in the face of adversity.

9. 59 问 Seeking the Way to Immortality 问道何长生 Mo Bujian墨不谏Eastern Fantasy67k WordsOngoing [Cultivation + fantasy + xianxia + wuxia + historical fantasy + adventure + coming of age] As the laziest Supreme in the Immortal Realm, I was forced to descend to the mortal world and take part in a sect trial. The Immortal Emperor called it a test of my abilities, but I just yawned and kneaded the Nine Heavens Golden Flame into a ball to pass the time. 5Reads—Score—14d adds

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   It would be a real shame to miss this new book; the writing is so good, it's hard to believe it's written by someone like Tomato!

10. 60 重 Reborn in the Hehuan Sect, I Refine My Master into a Slave 重生合欢宗，师尊被我炼化成奴隶 Lone Smoke over the Long River长河孤烟Eastern Fantasy3.6M WordsOngoing [No System + no clichés + villain protagonist + multiple female leads + bizarre + ruthless and decisive, no saintly behavior] “Would you pick the Seven Fairies or the Seven Spider Demons?” “Only kids pick the fairies. Those who know, know.” “What if you really transmigrated to the Joyful Union Sect, where there are only female demons? They're fanatically devoted to the male body and worship you as a god?” “Wouldn't that be heaven on earth?” “Heh.” The young man smiled faintly. “I'm afraid it wou 86.1kReads9.4Score9.9k14d adds
11. 61 百 Ghosts in the Apocalypse: I Became the Strongest Ghost Tamer 百鬼末世：我成了最强御鬼师 Yi People's Firelight彝人烟火Mystery2.9M WordsOngoing [A Full 1,000 Types of Ghosts] Mysterious ghosts include Jin Buhuan, the White Bone Bodhisattva, the Earthly Branches War Lord, and the Blood-Drop Plum Blossom. The powerful ones include Asura, Rakshasa, the Butcher, the Martial Champion, and the Emperor. The eerie ones include Painted Skin, the Red Robe, the Chubby Baby, the Coroner, the Flower-Waisted Bride, the Embalmer, and the Ever-Burning Lamp. Every type has its own evolution path: Drowned Ghost → Water Monkey → Kappa → ? (There’s more af 114.4kReads9.5Score9.9k14d adds

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12. 62 哎 Oh No! I’m One of the Seven Deadly Sins, and I Got MVP! 哎呀！我七原罪，得了MVP！ Captain of the Trapping Camp陷阵营营长Urban2.0M WordsCompleted [Dark comedy + hilarious + ruthless action + global setting + unconventional ideas + one heroine + near-invincible protagonist + power fantasy with a brain (or without one)] Horror games descend upon the world. Those chosen to participate must face challenges of inhuman difficulty. Though the games are full of torment, they also offer people a chance to gain supernatural powers. Life or death. A meteoric rise, or losing everything. But Lu Ce, who has been unable to feel pain since childhood, fee 142.3kReads9.3Score16.9k14d adds
13. 63 我EN I Exchange Black Technology by Crushing the School Bully 我靠打爆学霸兑换黑科技 Meat-Eating Panda吃肉的熊猫Urban4.6M WordsCompleted [Academic Prodigy + Black Technology + Technology to Strengthen the Nation + War and Terror Bureau] High school student Song He gets the Academic Grudge System. As long as he can make top students lose their composure, he can exchange their resentment for all kinds of black technology. So Song He keeps driving the top students over the edge: “You snatch first place in the grade, and every other top student drops in the rankings. Resentment +10,000!” “You receive a special research allowance for 55kReads9.3Score6.3k14d adds

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    Broaden your horizons and learn new knowledge.

14. 64 无 Infinite Life: Trapped in a Lifetime 无限人生：被困在了一生的时间里 Ten Thousand a Day一天一万Urban1.3M WordsCompleted He had once been an explorer, a war correspondent, a business genius, and the king of investment. He had also been a notorious war profiteer, a world-famous charlatan and prophet. He was also the greatest composer and novelist of the century. And a materials scientist, a physicist, a giant in the history of science... Countless times, in countless different ways, he had stood at the pinnacle of the world. Only he knew any of it, however, before he broke through the limits of a single lifetime. U 23.6kReads9.4Score2.2k14d adds
15. 65 直 Livestream: Proving the Existence of an Infinite Multiverse from the Start 直播：开局证明无限多元宇宙 Become a God成神Urban1.3M WordsCompleted [Livestreaming: I’m leading the evolution of civilization] After transmigrating, Jiang Zhe becomes the host of a science education program. He gets bound to a System. To his surprise, he discovers that all he has to do is explain science to earn an endless stream of rewards. Using scientific theories from his previous life, he proves from the start that the world is fake and that infinitely many multiverses exist. “...” “Nuwa mended the sky by repairing the moon and the earth.” “Ancient civiliza 11.3kReads8.7Score1.2k14d adds
16. 66 穿 Book Transmigration: The Tyrant Cub I Raised Is Sweet and Well-Behaved 穿书：我养的暴君幼崽又奶又乖 Night-Owl Beauty熬夜一枝花Ancient Romance645k WordsOngoing [No romance + raising kids + woman disguised as a man + fictionalized dynasty] As the saying goes, “When Heaven is about to give someone a great responsibility, it first tests their resolve and wears out their body...” Mu Qianran has always agreed with this, until she transmigrates into a Mary Sue novel. Disguise herself as a man and work as a tutor? Sure. It's right up her alley, and it means she can survive! Become the future tyrant's father? Sure. After all... who could turn down the wonderfu 1.1kReads9.4Score10614d adds
17. 67 黑 Black Myth: Whoever Bullies Wukong, I’ll Bring Down the Heavens! 黑神话：谁欺负悟空，大师姐我掀了这天！ Qi Qi Qi Qi七琪启气Ancient Romance1.6M WordsCompleted [No romance + Journey to the West + adored by everyone + unbeatable workaholic + face-slapping] After transmigrating into a book, Yan Wuling becomes the high-risk character known as the Eldest Senior Sister. She spends seven years being a lazy freeloader to save her own skin. Only when she meets a little monkey seeking the Way to immortality does she realize she has transmigrated into the world of Journey to the West! Yan Wuling: “What? You want me to disrupt the great calamity of the Journey to 16.7kReads9.5Score2.8k14d adds
18. 68 我 I Can't Believe I'm the First Emperor's Older Sister 我竟然是始皇他姐 Moon Listening to Grain月听禾Ancient Romance589k WordsCompleted [Transmigration + A System for Fixing Unresolved Regrets + Lighthearted + No Romance] Zhao Yue has a sharp tongue. She transmigrates as Ying Yue, a daughter from a remote branch of an unloved royal family in Zhao, so far removed from the main line she doesn't even qualify to haul bricks for the First Emperor. At least, that's what she thinks. Every day, she racks her brains trying to keep her family from meeting a terrible end. She has only just begun when her parents run off. No matter. She can 4.1kReads9.0Score58514d adds
19. 69 我 I Turned Out to Be a Rich Second-Generation Heir 我原来是富二代 Both Ears Are Bodhi两耳就是菩提Urban2.4M WordsCompleted One day, his parents and older sister, who were all working overseas, suddenly told him that he was a rich second-generation heir with a trillion in family assets! Chen Ge: “I’m a rich second-generation heir?” 1.5kReads6.6Score16414d adds

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    These are all masterpieces; you'll definitely thank me after reading them.

20. 70 新 Cast Out on My Wedding Night, the Peerlessly Ugly Concubine Becomes Empress 新婚夜被休后，绝世丑妃变女帝 Forgotten Flicker遗忘的闪烁Ancient Romance752k WordsCompleted [Rebirth + palace intrigue + princess consort + strong female lead + female emperor + satisfying revenge] In the turbulent years of the Da Hai era, Jiang Mengli, a modern weapons expert, was reborn in ancient times after her soul miraculously survived. She had been born with extraordinary beauty and hailed as the most beautiful woman in the land, but overnight she became the ugliest woman alive. On her wedding night, her scumbag prince consort sent her to the Cold Palace. Spurned by everyone, th 4Reads6.7Score—14d adds
21. 71 陆 The Soft and Adorable Movie Queen of Big Shot Lu 陆大佬的软萌影后 Mu Shiyan Yan沐诗颜颜Modern Romance675k WordsCompleted In her previous life, Lin Ruoxi was a miserable little white flower. Her scumbag father sucked her dry, her scumbag boyfriend cruelly abandoned her, and her scumbag older sister sent her a death warrant... Reborn, she finds herself the apple of Mr. Lu’s eye, with a husband who dotes on her like crazy! She also has a guardian deity with incredible powers. She was planning to get revenge on all the scumbags, but Mr. Lu keeps beating her to it... A little scene: Paparazzo: “I heard Mrs. Lu moved ou 27Reads8.7Score—14d adds
22. 72 妖 The Wicked Little Miracle Doctor 妖孽小神医 A Glint of Cold Light一点寒芒Urban1.8M WordsCompleted He is a peerless fighter with extraordinary medical skills, but his pure yang physique leaves him with only two years to live. He has no choice but to head for the bright lights of the big city in search of a chance to survive. He meant to keep a low profile, but fate had other plans. He cures the sick with ease, takes down thugs along the way, and has beautiful women throwing themselves into his arms. What more needs explaining about this outrageous life? 36Reads7.2Score—14d adds
23. 73 骗 The Boss Who Made Employees Sell Blood to Cultivate Has Gone Mad 骗员工卖血修炼，奸商老板杀疯了 Twenty-Three Craving Sounds二十三声馋Urban116k WordsOngoing [High Martial] [Ensemble Cast] [Boss] [No System] Life is hard enough already, so at least smile while you read. An outcast who fled the Su family of the capital transforms into a rising star in the Spirit Martial world. With no one to support my ambition, I'll carve my way to the summit in blood. Whose blood, you ask? My employees', of course! Su Ming: Do you want to grow stronger? Do you want to become a Spirit Martial practitioner? There's no resource you can't get in exchange for a vial of b —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Urban martial arts, a martial arts world, ongoing, featuring employees, cultivation, unscrupulous merchants, bosses, and knowledge.

24. 74 天 Decoding the Secrets of Heaven 天机解码 Xuanyuan Badao轩辕霸道Urban919k WordsCompleted At a mountain temple in the fading light, an old monk smiles at a spiderweb. The threads may seem fragile, yet in the morning dew they become a dazzling chain of pearls. Is life any different? Every “beginning” is merely a punctuation mark; the true ending lies hidden in countless combinations of zeros and ones. When you learn to see the shadows of zero in times of prosperity and distill the essence of one in times of hardship, you will understand: what people call the secrets of heaven are neve 2Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Decoding the Secrets of Heaven: Finding the Support Point of Life Between Light and Darkness Heaven and earth have yin and yang, and the human world is divided into light and darkness. Turning the pages of the weighty book of society, the repeatedly written "secrets of heaven" are never black-and-white judgments, but rather the wisdom of the interplay of yin and yang. When we dissect the surface of interpersonal relationships, we see not only the gears of interest exchange turning, but also the threads of emotional bonds being woven—the true secrets of heaven lie hidden at the intersection of light and darkness, hidden in the interplay of good and evil in human nature. I. Beneath the Iceberg of Interests, the Deep Sea of Emotions Flows People often say, "The essence of interpersonal relationships is the exchange of interests." This statement, like the ice surface in winter, clearly reflects the human tendency to seek advantage and avoid harm. Cooperation in the workplace and interactions in social situations are indeed driven by the logic of value benchmarking and resource exchange, just as trees need the "exchange" of sunlight and rain to grow. But if we only focus on the surface of the ice, we will overlook the undercurrents surging beneath—the instinct of parents to shelter their children from the wind and rain, the shoulder offered by a close friend in times of hardship, the helping hand extended by a stranger in times of disaster. These warmths that transcend utilitarianism are precisely the unfrozen currents in the deep sea of humanity. Self-interest is the cornerstone of survival, but not the entirety of life. Just as in a desert there is both scorching yellow sand and the occasional oasis. We do not need to deny the reality of self-interest, but we also cannot measure all emotions by the yardstick of self-interest. Those sincere acts ridiculed as "naive," those acts of kindness considered "useless," often become, at a crucial moment, sunlight piercing through the ice, allowing us to see something more precious than self-interest. II. Within the Framework of Explicit Rules, in the Shadow of Implicit Rules "Explicit rules are the cage of the lower classes, implicit rules are the game of the strong"—this statement reveals part of reality, but also obscures the essence of rules. Laws, morality, and systems—these explicit rules, like the latitude and longitude lines of the earth, define the basic order of social operation, providing support for the weak and restraint for the strong. The existence of unspoken rules is like a wrong path on a dark road; it might offer a shortcut for a moment, but it could also lead to a quagmire. True strength lies not in groping in the dark, but in standing tall in the sunlight while understanding the direction of the shadows. Explicit rules are the "yang," providing security; implicit rules are the "yin," harboring variables. Just as the seasons cycle, there are sunny days and star-studded nights. Wise travelers do not resist the night, nor do they forever hide in the shadows—they know how to cultivate during the day and watch over at night, building a foundation with explicit rules and mitigating risks with a clear understanding of implicit rules. After all, a building constructed on implicit rules will collapse with a gust of wind; only trees growing in the soil of explicit rules can withstand storms. III. The Two-Sided Mirror of Value: Ability is the Blade, Character is the Sheath. "Your value determines the quality of your network"—this statement, like a sharp knife, cuts through the superficiality of social interactions. In the workplace, capable individuals always attract more collaborations; in life, those with resources are more likely to gain favor. But value is never a single bargaining chip; it's a double-edged mirror—one side reflecting ability, the other revealing character. If one only has ability but no principles, it's like a knife without a sheath—it can hurt others, but it can also easily backfire. If one has goodwill but no strength, it's like a soft piece of cotton, unable to stand firm in the storm. True "core stability" lies in finding multiple pillars: possessing both the skills to make a living and the warmth to interact with others; understanding the rules of exchanging benefits while upholding the sincerity of emotional connections. Like a tree, with roots deeply embedded in the soil (the foundation of value) and branches bathed in sunlight (emotional nourishment), it can stand firm in the storm. When we understand "value" as a composite of "ability + character," we understand that true connections are attracted by your abilities and retained by your character. IV. Cultivating an Unwavering Heart Between Light and Darkness: Can't Human Nature Withstand the Test? Perhaps it's not that human nature is fragile, but rather that the weight of the test is too heavy. It's easy to add flowers to brocade, but difficult to offer charcoal in the snow—this is reality; yet there will always be someone to lend a hand in times of trouble—this is hope. Does betrayal require greater benefits? Perhaps, but there will always be someone who chooses loyalty that transcends all odds—this is the brilliance of humanity. We shouldn't overestimate the beauty of human nature, nor underestimate its resilience—just as the moon has its phases, it always shines a faint light in the night sky. The true "secret" is never to trap us in the cage of "profit above all else," but to teach us to cultivate an unwavering heart in a world of light and darkness: to see through the essence of profit, yet not become its slave; to understand the complexity of rules, yet not abandon faith in sincerity. Like water, it can flow downstream to adapt to the rules, yet also freeze into ice to uphold principles; it can nourish all things and convey warmth, yet also rise to great heights to defend the bottom line. Looking back from the crossroads of life, those so-called "secrets of destiny" are nothing more than the natural law of yin and yang: interests are the boat, carrying us across the river of reality; emotions are the anchor, providing shelter in storms; explicit rules are the compass, guiding our direction; implicit rules are the fog, reminding us to be cautious. What we need to do is not make either-or choices, but find balance among multiple pillars—build the hull with ability, raise the sails with virtue, and while sailing the river of interests, don't forget to look at the scenery on both banks and listen to the voice of your heart. The most stable core in this world is never a single pillar, but rather the acceptance of the complexity of life, the understanding of the multifaceted nature of humanity, and the courage to move forward amidst the alternation of light and darkness. When we no longer cling to the opposition between "truth" and "illusion," but learn to switch calmly between two sets of rules, and wisely choose between interests and emotions, we have truly understood the "secrets of destiny" in life—it is not cold calculation, but living with passion, the ability to still believe in goodness after experiencing vicissitudes, and the courage to choose sincerity even after seeing through the rules.

25. 75 人 A Brief History of Human Torture 人类酷刑简史 Mark P. Donnelly马克·P.唐纳利Historical151k WordsCompleted For thousands of years, humanity has devised many ingenious and cruel ways to inflict pain on its own kind. This tragic yet seemingly universal trait has corroded the civilization humanity strives to achieve. Though we now seem to detest torture, for more than 3,000 years it was part of the laws of all Europe and much of the Far East. A Brief History of Human Torture explores the many forms of punishment, torture, coercion, and torment. It takes readers into the arenas of ancient Rome, medieval 7.2kReads9.6Score1.1k14d adds

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    It's good-looking, I like it, I'll watch it more [you can savor it].

26. 76 大 Great Qin: The Ruthless Chancellor, Whom the First Emperor Begs Not to Kill 大秦：最狠丞相，始皇求我别杀了 Never Saw the Moon of Qin不曾见秦时月Historical2.5M WordsCompleted [Decisive and Ruthless + The Protagonist Is a Master Schemer + No Romance + Career-Focused Protagonist] After transmigrating into the Great Qin dynasty, Liu Bai rose straight to the position of Great Qin's Left Chancellor. From the start, he had seven thousand surrendered rebels buried alive. When he returned to Xianyang, everyone was sharpening their knives, ready to impeach the chancellor. Only then did they realize it was all just the beginning. “Your Majesty, Left Chancellor Liu Bai beat Zha 32.3kReads9.4Score3.8k14d adds

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    I feel much smarter after watching it.

27. 77 两 Traveling Between Two Worlds: The 1970s 两界穿梭之七零年代 Trying to Stay Alive2努力活着2Urban3.2M WordsOngoing Wu Xiaoyao is a working-class nobody, a corporate drudge who likes to unwind by grilling skewers and letting loose whenever he has a bit of free time. But an out-of-control dump truck sends him hurtling back to the fiery age of the 1970s. What surprises him is that he can travel back and forth between the seventies and 2025. Two completely different eras now lie before him. 131Reads7.6Score—14d adds

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    Zhenyi clasped his hands in a polite gesture and said, "I am merely a merchant."

28. 78 两 Traveling Between Two Worlds: The Red-Hot Years 两界穿梭之火红年代 Trying to Stay Alive 999努力活着999Urban2.9M WordsOngoing Li Xiaren is an ordinary office worker, trudging through grueling days that start at eight in the morning and end at midnight. One day, after finally getting several months of back pay, he plans to give himself a well-deserved break. Who could have guessed that eating a grilled kidney for no apparent reason would send him back to the 1970s when he woke up? Luckily, he discovers he can return to 2025, and so two completely different eras open up before him!!! 254Reads7.6Score10114d adds
29. 79 双 Dual Travels in Republican-Era China: Slaughtering the Japanese Invaders 双穿民国之屠戮倭寇 Good Luck Keeps Coming好运不断Urban369k WordsOngoing Li Xiaren was an outstanding young man who had been 25 for years. After finally finding a girlfriend, he was just about to duo queue with her when a ball lightning bolt whisked him away to Shanghai during the Republican era. To his surprise, the mark left by the ball lightning lets him travel back and forth between the two worlds. In an instant, two monumental eras open up before him... 1.7kReads6.7Score—14d adds
30. 80 双 A Double Crossing to Make a Fortune in Republican-Era China 双穿之民国淘金 Striving to Stay Alive8888努力活着8888Urban3.3M WordsOngoing Li Xiaren had spent 25 years as a wage slave, living at the bottom of society and crushed by the pressure of making ends meet. No matter how hard he worked to earn money, he still couldn't afford a home of his own. Even his longtime girlfriend left him. Downhearted, he finally managed to collect the wages he'd been owed and planned to head to Tian Shang Ren Jian for a stuffed flatbread. But who could have guessed? A ball of lightning struck him and sent him straight back to a turbulent era. More 532Reads7.7Score13514d adds
31. 81 两 Invincible Between Two Worlds 两界穿梭之无敌 Trying to Stay Alive 999努力活着999Urban177k WordsOngoing Wu Xiaoyao was an ordinary wage slave. To survive in this damnable era, he had no choice but to go abroad and become a mercenary, risking his life for a living so his family could have an easier life. Who could have guessed that, through a twist of fate, he would transmigrate back to the late 1970s? See how Wu Xiaoyao, equipped with the golden finger every transmigrator needs, makes a name for himself in that red-hot era! 653Reads—Score—14d adds
32. 82 两 Rising to Power Between Two Worlds 两界穿梭之崛起 Strive for Happiness努力幸福Male-Channel Fanfiction636k WordsOngoing After getting drunk and tumbling down a flight of stairs, the protagonist Wu Xiaoyao accidentally transmigrates to the 1970s. Luckily, he has the essential transmigration golden finger: releasing animals. See how Wu Xiaoyao carves out a place of his own in this fiery era. 577Reads5.4Score—14d adds
33. 83 铁 The Iron-Blooded Tigers Battle the Ming 铁血虎贲战大明 Trying to Stay Alive2努力活着2Historical3.5M WordsOngoing Chinese special forces king Wu Zhantian was betrayed by a traitor during a mission. To avoid being captured by the enemy, Wu Zhantian set off the miniature bomb strapped to his body, dying alongside dozens of enemy special forces soldiers. By chance, he touched the laws of the game. He rebuilt his body, copied abilities, and saved the Ming Dynasty from ruin. To stop the Yangzhou Massacre and the Jiading Massacres, Wu Zhantian, China's special forces king, refused to stand by. He tore Aobai apart 1.2kReads7.2Score10314d adds
34. 84 万 The Controller of Ten Thousand Worlds, Roaming the City 万界掌控者都市逍遥 Trying to Stay Alive 999努力活着999Urban3.4M WordsOngoing Wu Zhantian, a young man from Huaxia, accidentally fell from the summit of Mount Hua. He was rescued by the Venerable Myriad Swords, who happened to be passing by Earth. Wu Zhantian was then taken to the top-tier world of the Hongmeng Realm, where he became the Venerable Myriad Swords' disciple and began cultivating. By chance, his master found the Origin of the World in the Myriad Venerables' Secret Realm. But Dragon Rock Emperor, an ancient skeleton, and the Venerable Myriad Swords' eldest dis 1.4kReads6.4Score11714d adds
35. 85 穿 Transmigrate to the Song Dynasty: The Empire's Mighty Rise 穿越之大宋雄风 Trying to Stay Alive2努力活着2Historical673k WordsCompleted A wondrous transmigration, invincible from the start. See how our protagonist, Wu Yue, recruits the heroes of Liangshan, gets up close and personal with Li Shishi, defeats mighty bandits and sweeps away powerful invaders. See how we Han people conquer the world. 872Reads7.2Score—14d adds
36. 86 修 The Urban Cultivator’s Carefree Life 修真者都市逍遥 Keep Going 6688努力加油6688Urban122k WordsOngoing Wu Xiaoyao was a young man from China. While climbing Mount Laojun, he was accidentally sucked into a black hole and transported to a world filled with powerful cultivators. As an ordinary mortal, he thought he was as good as dead, but unexpectedly, he gained the cultivation legacy of the Venerable of Ten Thousand Swords. Relying on his Chinese bloodline, he fought his way through every obstacle. After countless trials and hardships, he rose to the realm of Supreme Sovereign of the Myriad Worlds 93Reads—Score—14d adds
37. 87 两 Between Two Worlds: 1973 两界穿梭之1973 Miss Jian, Who Likes Old Rabbits喜欢老兔的简姑娘Urban350k WordsOngoing An unexpected transmigration brought Wu Xiaoyao, an outstanding young man from the 21st century, to the 1970s. The golden finger that comes with transmigrating gave him hope of surviving. As the System leveled up, Wu Xiaoyao discovered that he could travel back and forth between the modern era and the 1970s. Two completely different worlds opened up before him! 494Reads5.9Score—14d adds
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