Mystery Solving, Preferably an Ensemble Cast, Little Romance, Episodic Cases 破案（最好群像）+恋爱少+单元案

1. 151 水 A Murder Buried at the Waterworks for Twenty Years 水厂埋凶二十年 Bai Suzhen白素针儿Mystery192k WordsCompleted Twenty years ago, in the autumn at the Xichang Waterworks in Qingcheng, three people vanished one after another, leaving no trace, dead or alive. Police officer Qi Xiaojun pursued the lead for half his life, only to be forced out by fate just as he was about to reach the truth. Zhang Youfei, the young factory director, once loved a woman named Jinhua deeply, but he had no idea how many secrets her silence concealed. Twenty years later, another person disappears from the Xichang Waterworks. Sick 4.4kReads8.5Score419Shelves

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   Old-fashioned crime stories, a feeling from my childhood.

2. 152 镇 The Female Coroner of Zhenhe Pass 镇河关的女仵作 Zhu Yi猪艺Mystery551k WordsOngoing [Set in ancient times] [Mystery and crime solving] [Episodic] [Focused on investigating strange cases] [Clever characters] [No System, no golden finger] Song Nianci was born into a family of forensic examiners. The trade had been passed down from father to son since ancient times, never to daughters. But misfortune never comes singly: hers was a generation with only one daughter. To keep the family business from dying out, her grandfather came up with a plan: find a husband to marry into the fa 8.4kReads—Score1.1kShelves

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   Episodes of mysterious cases, detective reasoning, requiring strong logical thinking skills, recommended.

3. 153 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 344Reads—Score152Shelves

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   Completed, handwritten novel, strong female lead, the female lead disguises herself as a man, works in the government and navigates the political arena, patriotism, martial arts detective work, suspense and political intrigue, female mutual assistance, the female lead has super strong fighting ability, no romance brain.

4. 154 一 The First-Rank Female Detective 一品女神捕 Zhao Ce诏策Mystery1.0M WordsOngoing Ye Zhiqiu was the sole survivor of the great fire at Forbidden Mountain, an orphan who lost everything in the disaster. The friends and fellow villagers who perished in the flames became an obsession that would never leave her. She swore to find the real culprit and avenge the dead. Eight years later, the chance for revenge finally came. She resolutely entered the fray, only to be saddled with a useless, makeshift team. From then on, she never once looked favorably at Xiao Jingzhen. Xiao Jingzh 22Reads6.7Score—Shelves

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   An ensemble piece, with the female lead single-mindedly focused on solving the case.

5. 155 悬 Suspenseful Investigation 悬侦 Camille可蜜儿Mystery500k WordsOngoing The city is a vast chessboard, and all living beings are its pieces. He heard the sound of a chess piece falling: a taunt from hell, and a death knell leading to the truth. Every cold case has an ending. He used the dead as a mirror to reconstruct the sins of the living, and the chess game as a ruse to conceal a heart that devoured people. 773Reads—Score—Shelves

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   "Suspense Detective" is like a mirror during the rainy season: the surface is fogged up, and wiping it reveals only bloody fingerprints 🌫️🩸 Still ongoing, don't rush to wipe it clean. #SuspenseDetective

6. 156 信 The Pheromone-Free Zone 信息素无效区 Big Zz大ZzTwo Male Leads317k WordsCompleted He Siyan is one of a kind. A natural-born emotionless person, he follows only his own conscience and pursues the truth to the very end in a secret case, untouched by outside influence. Yu An lurks deep in the mist, a formidable top-tier S-class powerhouse with a chilling presence. His overwhelming abilities put him above everyone else, and no one can preserve their own will under his influence and control. Yet, for some reason, this invincible ability has absolutely no effect on He Siyan. With 18Reads—Score—Shelves

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   This book is mind-blowing, full of plot twists, and definitely worth reading!

7. 157 当 When a Laid-Back Princess Meets a Top-Tier Client 当咸鱼郡主遇上顶级甲方 A Trivial Reason渺小的理由Mystery499k WordsCompleted [The rating has just been released and will keep rising] [Historical mystery + case-of-the-week investigations + ensemble character growth + lighthearted daily life] Shen Zhiyi, Princess of Jing'an, has one goal in life: save enough for retirement, then lie flat in Jiangnan. Until Minister of the Court of Judicial Review Ji Yan drafted her into service. “Help solve cases, or become a suspect. Pick one.” Shen Zhiyi: …I choose a third option! Get paid to slack off! She promptly rounded up: A care 5.7kReads7.5Score827Shelves

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   Look, it matches perfectly!

8. 158 小 The Little Princess Is Always Trying to Undermine Me 小郡主她总想拆我台 A Trivial Reason渺小的理由Mystery337k WordsCompleted [Historical romance + mystery-solving + one-on-one romance + sweet love + ensemble cast] [Quirky young princess × aloof, sharp-tongued heir] After my imperial uncle caught me causing a scene in a brothel, I became an unofficial member of the Dali Temple. My immediate superior, Xie Zhiyan, is the sharpest-tongued heir in the capital. He’s so cutting that even the flies find him harsh when he examines a corpse. “Your Highness, if you’re bored, why not lick the tiles in the morgue clean?” That is, 291Reads6.3Score101Shelves
9. 159 冷 The Cold-Faced Miracle Doctor Keeps Getting Framed 冷面圣手他总被碰瓷 A Trivial Reason渺小的理由Mystery306k WordsCompleted A sandstorm sweeps across the Western Regions, bringing a string of baffling cases: a corpse aboard a ghost ship in Loulan, ghostly figures in painted human skins in Dunhuang, a deadly demonic melody in Gaochang, and a blazing-red mystery that burns at the heart. Mo Jiu, young master of Rong Ku Valley, bears the burden of original sin. A master of medicine and poison, he can find the tiniest clues on a corpse. Lin Xingwan, the dazzling and spirited leader of Ting Feng Pavilion, is unrivaled in 28Reads—Score—Shelves
10. 160 只 I Just Want to Be a Detective, but the System Makes Me Take the Imperial Exams 只想当神探，系统偏让我去考科举 Promoted to First-Rank Grand Secretary转出一品大学士Mystery563k WordsCompleted [Crime-solving + imperial examinations + alternate setting + two male leads + wish-fulfillment] A family inheritance dispute! A child abduction case! A serial murder case! A nursery-rhyme murder case! An imperial examination fraud case! A treasure-swapping-for-a-corpse case! A murder at Qinfang Garden! The first thirty-five chapters focus on the imperial examinations, solving cases, making money, and making friends. After chapter thirty-five, the focus turns to solving cases. One case follow 644Reads8.1Score101Shelves

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    This is nice, it looks good.

11. 161 重 The Major Crimes Unit's Female Constable 重案女捕快 Su Yang苏扬Mystery374k WordsCompleted A series of ancient crime-solving mysteries with no System, no romance, and pure deduction. A trio of investigators, a constable, a young physician, and a prince demoted to commoner, work together to solve a string of major cases, including the disappearance of silver notes, a missing horse from the Crown Prince’s residence, and a case of ghostly footprints. 126Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is the book you've been looking for.

12. 162 墓 Reborn in the Graveyard, I Go on a Rampage with the “Am I Dead?” System 墓地重生，我靠死了吗系统杀疯了 Wan Hua琬华Mystery890k WordsOngoing [Reborn in a graveyard + Death System + mystery and crime-solving + powerful heroine seeking revenge] [Nonstop thrills + a badass heroine + lots of twists + crushing scumbags every step of the way] ⊗ Orphan Qin Mo is kidnapped and thrown into a mass grave. After crawling out of a coffin, she unexpectedly binds herself to the [Are You Dead Yet] System. ⊗ Fail six missions in a row, and the System will erase you! ⊗ Watch Qin Mo plan each move carefully, turn the tables against all odds, and make h 1.2kReads9.2Score106Shelves

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    A coffin brings her to life in a desperate situation, bound to a life-or-death system; failure to complete a mission results in instant annihilation! The female protagonist meticulously plots her revenge, with suspenseful twists and turns throughout, keeping the plot high-energy.

13. 163 谁 Who Says a Mentally Ill Person Can't Solve Crimes? 谁说精神病不能破案 Transformed into Chief White Cat化身白猫警长Mystery1.0M WordsCompleted {Serial murder case + basement captivity case + human trafficking case + haunted ancestral home...} Multiple personalities, no romance, no golden finger, no System, and a sharp mind. Handsome with a sense of humor, funny and handsome all at once. Humanity's evil is magnified without limit, while goodness takes root in the midst of evil. A genius psychologist is locked away for three years because of dissociative identity disorder. After passing his evaluation and being released, he gets caught u 7.7kReads9.0Score973Shelves

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    Crime-solving detective novel, featuring two male leads.

14. 164 死 Death Without Guilt 死无罪证 Mottled Garment斑衣Modern Romance781k WordsCompleted One of the [Crime Investigation Trilogy] series by Ban Yi. Chu Xingyun vs. He Cheng A brash, flamboyant, righteous police officer who thinks he rules the world vs. a cool, aloof, arrogant, refined scoundrel of a CEO who thinks he rules the world This edition is the complete, unabridged, uncensored version. 5.5kReads9.4Score972Shelves
15. 165 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 1.6kReads9.5Score106Shelves
16. 166 致 Deadly Cases: Evil with Nowhere to Hide 致命案件，无处隐藏的罪恶 A Kid Who Loves Noodles爱吃面的小朋友Mystery162k WordsCompleted [Criminal Investigation] + [Case-of-the-Week Stories] + [Mind-Bending Mystery] What’s the most terrifying case you’ve ever heard of? A corpse at the bottom of a lake, bones in a sewer, a dried-out body in a wax museum… No trace left at the scene, only horror and eerie strangeness… Li Xiaogu is a top forensic pathologist and detective who loves studying human bones. From the faintest marks on a skeleton, she can deduce the victim’s age, cause of death, and murder weapon, gradually uncovering the 735Reads—Score104Shelves
17. 167 所 Being the Chief Is No Easy Job 所长不好当 By Chunshen Lake春申湖畔Urban420k WordsOngoing This second volume of Police Station Stories, titled Being a Station Chief Is No Easy Job, covers the police station's efforts to crack down on crime and handle cases, as well as its community policing work. The stories about police work mainly approach the subject through individual cases and incidents. They also offer a perspective on grassroots police stations through the rule of law. The law is an important instrument of governance, and good laws are the foundation of good governance. The la 133Reads—Score—Shelves

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    You can check it out; it's a real-life version.

18. 168 罪 Chasing Down the Killer 罪案追凶 Galloping Pony奔腾的小马Mystery648k WordsCompleted In a case involving a body found submerged in a bathtub, the real killer is accidentally caught up in a kidnapping case involving the murder of a police officer and the theft of a gun… Strange cases, unusual partners, a psychiatric hospital, a juvenile detention center, and a glittering nightclub… With Gu Changzheng and Luo Fei’s efforts, the mysteries are finally solved. Centered on the stories of three generations of criminal investigation squad leaders, this book chronicles major cases from 1 262Reads6.7Score—Shelves
19. 169 阴 Yin-Yang Pursuit of the Killer 阴阳缉凶 Chu Qi初柒Mystery767k WordsCompleted When Chaoyao, the head of Qingcheng Taoist Temple, is called upon in a crisis to help people find answers, half a bowl of clear water reveals the secrets of the universe, while a single talisman wards off ghosts and evil spirits. But an online fortune-telling session draws her into a murder case. The “Faceless Mask” openly taunts the police, sending them a murder threat, then carries out a string of bloody killings right under their protection, leaving everyone helpless. To prove her innocence, 105Reads6.6Score—Shelves

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    Recommended, episodic drama

20. 170 夜 Nightwalker 夜行者 Drunk in Chang'an醉长安Mystery1.1M WordsCompleted [Sweet and Adorable Yet Highly Skilled Fighter Ruan Chuxia VS Aloof Older Brother Leng Bing] [Cases First, Romance Second, A Powerful Team with Flawless Coordination!] When working cases, they are a perfectly synchronized pair: one excels at criminal investigations, while the other is an expert in autopsies and the art of divination. A case involving a corpse hidden in a scarecrow exposes the ugliness of human nature and the bond between people and animals. The Sister Drum case is one of torment 127Reads6.5Score—Shelves
21. 171 读 The Mind-Reading Coroner Has Driven the Court into a Frenzy 读心仵作把朝廷卷疯了 Tang Xiaoqi糖小柒Mystery1.1M WordsOngoing [Mind Reading + Comedy + Family Favorite + Secret Identity: A money-obsessed female coroner VS a secretly passionate, melodramatic young marquis] Qin Miaoxi was adopted as a child by her master on Mount Kunlun. While recovering from an illness, she obtained a System that lets her trade merit for more years of life. To stay alive, she specially descends the mountain to do good deeds, clear the names of the dead, and bring peace to the living. Life is hard, so all she can do is fight for every bre 38Reads—Score—Shelves
22. 172 神 The All-Powerful Detective Princess 神探王妃是全能大佬 Tang Xiaoqi糖小柒Ancient Romance1.9M WordsCompleted Tang Waner, once a top profiler who solved countless cases, has an accident and becomes the wild daughter of a county magistrate. Major cases pile up, from a faceless female corpse to a dried-out body hidden inside a wall. Everyone looks down on her, a despicable man treats her cruelly, and even her family wants to drive her out... Tang Waner: “Father, what do you think?” Her father falls to his knees and begs: “Daughter, you’re in charge of everything, at home and beyond!” The martial world: “Y 49Reads6.7Score—Shelves
23. 173 提 The Clue System: No Criminal Can Escape 提示线索系统之犯罪分子无处可逃 A Life Like a Probe探似人生Mystery370k WordsCompleted (Urban crime investigation + System + mystery and deduction + team investigations.) The protagonist, Song Mozhou, unexpectedly awakens a System that provides clues to criminal cases. Follow along as he solves one baffling case after another with the System’s help. This is a pure crime-solving novel, with no romance, featuring a series of standalone cases. All cases and characters in this book are fictional. Any resemblance to real people or events is purely coincidental. Here’s hoping you’ll enj 242Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Suspenseful crime-solving genre, episodic crime novels, detective fiction. Readers who enjoy this type of story can check it out. Pure crime-solving, with many cases.

24. 174 萌 With Adorable Pets by Her Side, Watch Her Rise Step by Step 萌宠作伴，且看她步步高升 Eight-Catty Meow喵八斤Mystery501k WordsCompleted Master the language of beasts, and adorable pets help me rule the Court of Judicial Review! Shen Tiange, a 19-year-old university student, transmigrates into the abandoned legitimate daughter of a marquis's household. In public, she's a pitiful outcast, bullied and pushed around by everyone. In private, she's a prodigy detective who solves cases with the help of her adorable pets! Her heartless father and cruel stepmother, along with her adoptive parents who beat her every day, all take advant 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The female lead is focused on her career, there is no romantic partner, the plot is fast-paced and doesn't drag, and the supporting characters are all distinctive.

25. 175 小 The Little Cop Who Makes a Big Difference 小警大用 A Tiger Snatched Along the Way顺手牵虎Mystery2.4M WordsCompleted Du Dayong once hoped to grow up to be a great chef. He never expected to become a low-ranking criminal investigator. This is the story of a young police officer growing up. There is no reborn protagonist showing off and face-slapping people, no System or golden finger making him invincible, and no ridiculous transmigration to another world. Here, you'll find the humor and warmth between comrades, a touch of youthful romance, loving family bonds, mischievous leaders, and absurd coworkers. Young o 88.4kReads9.6Score10.7kShelves

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    A captivating suspenseful crime-solving novel, featuring episodic cases, showcasing a junior police officer's gradual growth.

26. 176 真 Detective Dayong 真探大用 A Tiger Snatched Along the Way顺手牵虎Mystery2.1M WordsCompleted Volume Two of “The Young Cop's Big Cases.” The first volume follows Du Dayong's growth, while the second chronicles his brilliant detective work. The first volume alone shows how the author keeps a story of over two million characters consistent and engaging, packed with substance and no filler. The cases in the second volume are even more gripping, and its quality is sure to surpass the first. 19.2kReads9.6Score3.2kShelves
27. 177 悬 Major Case: 1 悬案大用：1 A Tiger Snatched Along the Way顺手牵虎Mystery2.1M WordsCompleted This is the third book following A Cop's Big Break and The Great Detective, divided into Volumes 1 and 2 to distinguish the different unsolved cases. The new book begins when Du Dayong is transferred from the Ministry's Fifth Bureau to Min Province, starting with the baffling case in the mountains of Pingnan. This story places greater emphasis on the essence of each case, analyzing them from more angles and bringing more artistic touches to criminal investigation, forensic examination, forensic 26.7kReads9.6Score3.5kShelves
28. 178 悬 Major Suspicious Cases 2 悬案大用2 A Tiger Snatched Along the Way顺手牵虎Mystery2.3M WordsCompleted This book continues The Major Case Files 1. It also marks the beginning of a new generation of police officers gradually coming into contact with internet crime. The carefully selected cases span several different categories. As always, the author will continue the previous writing style, bringing readers the stories of Du Dayong and his fellow criminal police officers as they fight to keep society safe and take on all kinds of criminals. The book will also continue to explore criminal psycholog 49.3kReads9.4Score3kShelves
29. 179 重 Reborn to Marry the Prince Regent: The Princess Consort Becomes Famous for Solving Cases with Autopsies 重生嫁摄政王，王妃她靠验尸爆红 A Trivial Reason渺小的理由Mystery238k WordsCompleted [Two powerful leads + contract marriage + satisfying angst and revenge + episodic investigations + ever-sweeter romance] Shen Wei transmigrates, waking up in a morgue with her hands on a corpse. A modern forensic examiner turned the daughter of a condemned official, she hides her identity and examines bodies to survive. Then the regent, a man who holds power over the entire court, arrives through the rain and hands her a marriage contract: “Marry me. I’ll protect you and clear your name.” She sn 94Reads—Score—Shelves
30. 180 一 The First-Rank Lady Litigator 一品女状师 Shi Yin时音Mystery626k WordsCompleted Xie Yinyin has a father who works as a litigator and is infamous for his wicked ways, bringing the contempt of everyone in the surrounding villages down on her as well. At last, her father gets his comeuppance: his opponent angers him into a stroke in court, and the burden of the household falls entirely on Xie Yinyin. To pay off her father's debts and save his life, she accepts money to represent people in court. Unlike her father, Xie Fangzun, who cares only about profit, she focuses on uncove 831Reads8.8Score104Shelves

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    Wow, this crime-solving is so satisfying!

31. 181 大EN The Tang Dynasty's Pearl-Dispelling Record (Original Novel of the TV Adaptation Starring Tian Xiwei and Song Weilong) 大唐辟珠记（田曦薇、宋威龙主演同名影视原著） Meal Card饭卡Martial Arts810k WordsCompleted [All-New Bonus Edition] [A Screen Adaptation with the Same Title Has Been Officially Announced, Starring Tian Xiwei and Song Weilong] [Beloved Princess Reborn: Looks Like a Delicate Crybaby, Actually a Well-Rounded Warrior] ✖ [Defiant, Doomed, Devoted, Pure-Hearted Top Jianghu Big Shot] [Their Romance Is So Sweet It Makes You Cry] Princess Wanshou, blessed with the Tang emperor's favor and love, died of an illness at just seventeen. A thief secretly opened the eerie underground palace, only to d 210kReads9.7Score28.1kShelves
32. 182 刑 The Ministry of Justice’s Top Insider 刑部第一关系户 A Trivial Reason渺小的理由Mystery34k WordsOngoing [Historical mystery ensemble | Fictional dynasty | Case-of-the-week mysteries] Jiang Tang, a low-ranking county constable, has solved forty-seven cases in three years. The county magistrate has reported her to the imperial court! The Ministry of Justice’s director has nothing better to do than gossip, so he decides to see what this little constable can do and promotes her straight to the capital. Everyone at the Ministry is saying they’ve got a well-connected hire. On her very first day, Jiang T 36Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Ancient Chinese detective novels featuring multiple characters

33. 183 大 The Great Ming’s Mightiest Ant 大明最强蝼蚁 Feng Yi Jie Jie丰熠节节Historical231k WordsOngoing [No System | Late Yuan, Early Ming | Officialdom and Case-Solving | Power Plays and Wits | Rags-to-Riches Comeback | Meticulous Historical Research] He transmigrates on the eve of the Red Turban Rebellion, facing three capital crimes from the start. A blade rests at his throat, and his life hangs by a thread! A senior corporate auditor and risk-control executive is suddenly reduced to a lowly porter, trampled by anyone who pleases. All he has are a stopped watch, a lighter, and cigarettes. He ca —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A crime-solving and political intrigue story set in the late Yuan Dynasty, this novel follows a modern-day risk control and internal auditing expert as he uses investigative skills to turn the tide in dire situations and outwits powerful figures. Recommended.

34. 184 元 The Yuan'an Chronicles 元安录 Shuiyue Meow水月喵Mystery187k WordsCompleted [Tang-era mystery cases + episodic stories + formidable hero and heroine + one-on-one romance + ensemble cast] [The Night Owl Cries] In the twenty-third year of Yongwei, a woman’s corpse is discovered in a house beneath a locust tree on Sanshui Alley in Chang’an. Rumors spread that a ghostly song is killing people... [The Thousand-Faced Buddha] Nine lifelike clay statues made from living people are discovered at Huazhen Temple. What do they have to do with the children who vanished three years a 976Reads6.8Score179Shelves

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    An episodic series with a rich cast of characters and a Tang Dynasty fantasy style.

35. 185 栖 Chronicles of Qiwucheng 栖梧城传记 Wuyi Recluse武夷散人Eastern Fantasy306k WordsOngoing A classic martial-arts detective tale, historical mystery, youthful passion, with no System or cheats. During the Zhenguan era of the Tang Dynasty, the realm had only just been pacified, and every trade was waiting to be rebuilt. The balance of power in the martial world shifted dramatically. The influence of the four great martial families, who controlled the Seven Gangs (power), Eight Associations (wealth), Nine Mountains (letters), and Ten Strongholds (arms), waned noticeably. The world's Fiv 55Reads—Score—Shelves

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    No romantic pairing, no female lead, a group of chivalrous detectives and young characters!

36. 186 暗 Undercover Detective on the Killer’s Trail 暗探追凶 Yaoguang Orange摇光橙Mystery241k WordsCompleted (No System, pure deduction, no female lead, somewhat graphic, mind-bending twists and turns) The darkest corners of human nature harbor the most unspeakable evil in the world. Serial dismemberments, near-perfect high-IQ crimes, and a depraved pervert addicted to mutilating corpses. One bizarre murder after another leads to a fated nemesis... A deeply cunning psychiatrist and an upright, principled police captain join forces to uncover the thought-provoking truth behind these bizarre and baffling 756Reads8.2Score146Shelves

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    No system, pure deduction—the entire book abandons formulaic settings, driving the plot with pure logical reasoning, testing the reader's intelligence. No female lead, slightly graphic—focusing on the ultimate showdown between male characters, the details of the cases directly confront the dark side of human nature; proceed with caution if you are easily frightened. The story revolves around a series of dismemberment cases: near-perfect criminal methods, a perverted sex maniac addicted to corpse torture, and behind each bizarre murder case lies a grudge between sworn enemies. An extremely cunning psychologist and a righteous detective captain join forces, unraveling the eerie truth step by step. Mind-bending + twists: what you think is the truth is just the tip of the iceberg; layer upon layer of twists will lead you to confront the ultimate evil in the abyss of human nature. This is not only a journey to catch a murderer, but also a profound examination of humanity and justice.

37. 187 我 I Solve Crimes Through Dreams 我用做梦来破案 Bu Cong, Who Likes Jujube Skins喜欢红枣皮的步聪6k WordsCompleted I Solve Cases Through Dreams 1Reads—Score—Shelves
38. 188 小 Officer Lu's Journal 小陆警官的手记 Piao Sisi朴四四Two Male Leads388k WordsOngoing Lu Chengwen: I'm a detective. I only believe in evidence. Lin Xiao: I can feel corpses talking. Lu Chengwen: Say that again? Lin Xiao: The corpse says it wants to go home. Lu Chengwen: ...Fine. Lead the way. Author: If you two keep chatting, the readers will all go next door to read romance ◉‿◉ 317Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Solving cases has no romance. (Unit-style case)

39. 189 徐 Xu Qinghong, Someone Wants to Kill You 徐青红，有人要杀你 Chouchou畴畴Mystery408k WordsCompleted Xu Qinghong is a female painter who specializes in painting the human world. After painting a picture for a marquis's residence, she is inexplicably hunted down. During her flight, she receives help from many people and becomes sworn sisters with two heroic women, Zhao Yuxiang and Wang Cuihua. She also meets He Jingfeng, who seems carefree and frivolous but is actually a devoted, serious young man. Why is she being hunted? With everyone's help, Xu Qinghong searches for the answer. Among those pu 508Reads8.4Score120Shelves

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    This unique and unconventional Tomato Hot Article showcases the author's true potential.

40. 190 恶 Evil Bones 4: Partners in Crime and Love 恶骨4：罪爱同谋 Liu Gang刘港Mystery134k WordsCompleted [Mind-Bending Mystery + Case-of-the-Week Stories + Crime + Criminal Investigation + Stunning Twists + Fighting Side by Side] A shadowy hand controls a deadly game. Out on the sea, a white suitcase drifts slowly across the water. When it's opened, it reveals the bloated, headless corpse of a woman! Is the butterfly tattoo on the body a clue to the victim's identity, or a warning from the killer? A blood-soaked coffin appears on a stormy night, its oozing blood horrifying against the darkness! The 1.3kReads9.3Score482Shelves

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    ❗️❗️❗️High-IQ mystery, episodic format!!! The writing and plot are amazing; you absolutely have to use your brain to succeed… well, I went back and read it several times 😳, it's so good, everyone, go check it out! 💐💐

41. 191 特 Special Investigation Unit: Strange Cases, No Ghosts 特侦组：异案不诡 An Xia Chen Hang暗夏辰航Mystery398k WordsOngoing [Urban Legends + Hard-Core Criminal Investigation] Two nine-year-old students are found dead in a desolate mountain range, with not a drop of blood left in their bodies. A witness claims to have seen a vampire with their own eyes... A speeding car repeatedly runs down the children of wealthy families, yet the driver's seat is empty. The door opens by itself, revealing nothing but a rag doll sitting inside... At midnight, a beautiful woman appears in the river. Two night swimmers have their heart 579Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Come and see, it's really beautiful.

42. 192 大 The Secret Chronicles of the Dali Temple 大理寺秘闻录 Revisiting Old Dreams旧梦重谈Mystery565k WordsOngoing [Ensemble Cast] [Ancient-Era Mystery] [Plot-Driven] [Power Couple] A human finger turns up in a bamboo steamer, and a headless corpse is found wrapped in a bride's coffin. In public, Pei Zhao, the Grand Minister of the Court of Judicial Review, is a dashing, charming "jade-faced fox." In private, he is a cunning political hunter, smiling as he hides his blade. During the Jinghe era, strange cases plague the capital region, while undercurrents roil through the court. Countless bizarre murders lie 1.2kReads—Score160Shelves
43. 193 致 Deadly Scorpion 1: A Male Criminal's Case Files 致命毒蝎1：男子犯罪档案 Yingzhong and Wu应钟和伍Mystery170k WordsCompleted 3.3kReads9.2Score367Shelves
44. 194 羽 The Feathered Deep 羽化深渊 Mr. Yezi D叶子先生DSci-Fi & Apocalypse869k WordsOngoing The story takes place in the modern East Asian coastal city of Linyuan. Linyuan is a port city plagued by year-round rain, industrial decline, and a mix of religions. It is home to: * Abandoned Taoist temples * An underground black market * A seaside altar * A sealed-off mountainous region * Folk villages * An old, quarantined psychiatric hospital * A secret religious sect left over from the Republican era Ordinary people believe the world is normal. But in truth, the world has been infiltrated 26Reads—Score—Shelves
45. 195 零 Zero-Degree Showdown: Operation Blue Arrow 零度交锋：蓝捷行动 Windless Rainy Night雨夜无风Mystery2.3M WordsOngoing [Mystery and Suspense] [Espionage] [Crime Investigation] [Modern Urban] [Genius] [Strong Female Lead] [National Security] Twenty-three years ago, a separation tore the lives of twin sisters apart. The younger sister was trained by an overseas spy organization to become an elite agent. Sent back to China, she is ordered to assassinate her own sister, take her place, infiltrate Lanjie Communications, and steal the core secret, “Lanjie 9.” Caught between her mission and her organization's orders on 10.5kReads9.1Score1.3kShelves

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    An intense battle between good and evil! There are no absolute winners or losers, only suspenseful calculations at every turn. The true identities of the two are hard to distinguish, the covert operations are full of undercurrents, the fast-paced twists and turns keep the suspense going strong!

46. 196 谋 The Murder Effect: The Innocent Sinner 谋杀效应：无罪的罪人 The Mysterious Elephant God大象神秘莫测Two Male Leads272k WordsOngoing [Two male leads+Crime investigation+Case-of-the-week format+Parallel storylines+Mystery+Deduction+Slow burn] Isaiah Byrne is a detective in the gang investigations unit. His best friend in the city, who is also something of an informant, has made a new friend. Meanwhile, someone has made himself the judge of sinners, using blood as ink. Isaiah finally realizes that the killer who claims to deliver justice in Heaven's name has been close to him all along. Multiple POVs and characters, with a c 56Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This novel, "Double Bamboo," is a very good read; it's a social realist mystery!

47. 197 追 Chasing Killers: I Can See Death 追凶：我能看见死亡 Liu Niu六妞Mystery52k WordsOngoing [Two Powerful Leads | Criminal Investigation | Mind-Bending Mystery | Clearing His Father's Name] Twelve years ago, her father fell from a building. The authorities ruled it a suicide, but Shen Du alone knew it was murder. After that tragedy, she gained the ability to see a victim's final moments. She kept her extraordinary ability hidden, joined the criminal investigation division, and returned to the city bureau, all to pierce the fog and clear her father's name. A seemingly flawless accident, —Reads—Score—Shelves

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48. 198 局 The Bureau's Twin Years: A Record of Strange Herb Mysteries in the Martial World 局编双年：奇草谜案江湖录 Forge a Sword from Scales and Cleave the Universe逆鳞作剑斩乾坤Mystery436k WordsOngoing (Not a power fantasy + no System + plot-driven + crime-solving and deduction + mind-bending twists) (The author spent a full year crafting all the murder cases. They’re sure to be gripping and mind-bending, so enjoy!) One year ago, on a dark night, I was a lowly cleaner working in the City Lord’s Hall when I was dragged into a murder targeting the three great families. Everyone said I was the killer! One year later, by day, I’d turned my fortunes around and become deputy director of the Security 19Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A new suspenseful mystery novel, featuring a group of characters and a meticulously crafted, perfectly framed murder case created by the author over six months. It's absolutely thrilling and mind-bending, leaving you guessing the killer's methods and the truth behind it all!

49. 199 总 General Staff Bureau Eight 总参八局 Passing Through Jiangbei路过江北Urban651k WordsCompleted Chen Mo was once a top agent in the General Staff Department's Eighth Bureau. Genetic modification gave him superhuman strength and the ability to heal himself. But after a mission went wrong and his comrades were wiped out, he was suspended pending investigation and reduced to working security at a bar. Then, one late night, the police raided the bar for an inspection. Framed by a gang of thugs, Chen Mo was forced to fight back. Alone, he broke through the encirclement of twenty-three police o 3kReads7.6Score344Shelves
50. 200 数 Digital Consciousness 数字意识体 Passing Through Jiangbei路过江北Sci-Fi & Apocalypse82k WordsCompleted In 2055, Earth's resources are nearly exhausted. Humanity has established a permanent base on the Moon, and its Mars colonization program has just begun. Then, the discovery of a “super-Earth” 3,000 light-years away ignites humanity's last hope. Lin Mo is a man who died thirty years ago. His consciousness was uploaded to a quantum server, making him one of the first “digital dead.” Thirty years later, he is awakened, only to find himself trapped in a cold metal box: no body, no sense of touch, o 29Reads—Score—Shelves

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