Any Novels with Detective Cases, the Supernatural or Strange Tales, an Ensemble Cast, and Characters Who Aren’t Romance-Obsessed? 有没有具备探案+灵异/志怪+群像+不恋爱脑的小说

1. 1 只 He Kills, Never Saves: This Taoist Is Wickedly Righteous! 只杀不渡，这个道士正到发邪！ Midsummer Is Coming仲夏将至Mystery2.1M WordsCompleted [Supernatural + Mazu + folk customs + deity processions + Guanjian Shou + yin-yang taboos] People in Fujian often say, “If the powers above won't agree, just ask Mazu.” Born with an extremely weighty fate, Lin Haien was conceived on Qingming and born on the Winter Solstice. He has a yin-yang constitution and a spirit-sensitive body. Lost souls and wandering ghosts torment him, all hoping to take over his body and replace him. To give him even the slimmest chance of survival, his midwife grandmot 116.6kReads9.2Score9.7k14d adds

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   This suspenseful supernatural novel is absolutely amazing! It perfectly blends the mysterious and eerie atmosphere of the countryside with the thrilling excitement of crime-solving. The plot is fast-paced and incredibly immersive, making it a godsend for those looking for something to read—you won't be able to put it down! 🥰🥰🥰

2. 2 奇 The Curio Shop 奇物斋 Green Pea Who Loves Barbecue吃烧烤的青豆Mystery1.0M WordsCompleted One strange incident after another intertwines... One mysterious artifact after another is traded... A dismembered woman... an obsession unaware that its owner is dead... an inn that eats people... a rich girl who raises ghosts... a man with a manic disorder... people raised in pigsties... a game under attack from the apocalypse... a vanished mountain god... a land of nothingness... They say there is a wondrous place in this world called the Curio Shop. Its location is unk 192Reads—Score—14d adds

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   It's a supernatural tale with an ensemble cast and a touch of mystery. There's a romantic pairing, but it's not overly focused on romance; there's almost no love story. The main character owns a shop, similar to Pawnshop No. 8, where everything is traded. The female lead is naturally strong and will help people within her abilities.

3. 3 真 The Real Heiress's Heart Twinges, and the Villainous Madmen Panic 真千金心一疼，疯批反派们慌了 Le Er Yue乐儿悦Modern Romance736k WordsOngoing [Wildly made-up crime and metaphysics] Lin Sui was born with congenital heart disease and grew up in a Taoist temple. When she turned eighteen, her biological parents came looking for her, intending to marry her off. That very day, Lin Sui dreamed that she was actually a cannon-fodder villainess in a Mary Sue harem novel disguised as a crime thriller. The heroine, Lin Siyao, was not only a fake heiress, but also someone who had transmigrated into a book. Thanks to her knowledge of the plot, afte 6.2kReads9.3Score72914d adds

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   Wow, isn't this a perfect match for my major? It has detective and supernatural elements, guaranteed to be entertaining.

4. 4 上 I Went to the Wrong Grave and Mistook a Female Ghost for One of My Own 上错坟，不小心把女鬼当成自己人 I'm Drifting Deep in the Sea我在深飘飘Mystery1.1M WordsCompleted [One female lead, the male lead isn't invincible, not a wish-fulfillment story, supernatural, metaphysics. If it's not your cup of tea, please don't flame. This story is entirely fictional. The leads practice both Buddhism and Taoism. If you're the type to nitpick, read with caution!] “Year after year, I come to pay respects to my ancestors, yet year after year I'm still stuck working. I'm not happy over here, and you might be going hungry over there. Bless your grandson with a prosperous year, 18.3kReads9.2Score1.9k14d adds

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   The first one involves a female protagonist who accidentally becomes "one of the friends" with a ghost after mistakenly visiting a grave. She then teams up with the ghost and a group of companions to solve numerous mysteries related to graveyards. The team members are all unique and grow quickly, and the protagonist is focused solely on solving cases, not on romance! The second one is so captivating just from the title; it's incredibly satisfying.

5. 5 坟 I Set a Stool by the Grave and Overheard the Wrong Gossip, Then Slapped Him Across the Face 坟前摆凳吃错瓜，反手给他一嘴巴 Luo Xiaoyao骆小妖Modern Romance1.5M WordsOngoing [No Romance + Metaphysics + Supernatural + Satisfying Revenge + Lighthearted + Playing the Fool to Catch the Enemy Off Guard] Jiang Nanshu, the only child at Changqing Temple, went down the mountain to earn a living after the college entrance exams. Penniless, she discovered that a funeral home was hiring night watchmen for 800 yuan a night. The only requirement was an exceptionally strong birth chart. Jiang Nanshu eagerly raised her hand. “Me, me, me!” Even if a corpse rose in the middle of 24.7kReads9.3Score2.7k14d adds
6. 6 直 My Fortune-Telling Livestream Is So Accurate, the State Wants Me to Come Forward 直播算命太准，国家请我出山 Nine Congee九粥Modern Romance3.4M WordsOngoing [No Romance + Livestreaming + Fortune-Telling + Feng Shui + Ghost Hunting + Satisfying Read] After being ambushed, the metaphysics expert Jiang Yi is reborn and unexpectedly bound to a merit system. System: “If you want to stay alive, you must ward off calamities and drive out ghosts to earn merit points. Otherwise, you'll drop dead immediately.” Jiang Yi: “???” Isn't “drop dead” a little too harsh? To keep herself alive, Jiang Yi decides to become a metaphysics streamer and earn merit by tellin 27.8kReads9.2Score2.5k14d adds

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   Family, this book is absolutely amazing! The female lead is incredibly strong in both combat and intelligence, and has impeccable morals. While other protagonists just catch ghosts, Jiang Yi is different; she lets ghosts beat up people, adhering to the principle of "retribution for grievances." As long as you can afford the price, she'll be lenient and send you on your way. After reading the story, one word sums it up: "Awesome!"

7. 7 跳 We’re Professional Spirit Mediums 跳大神咱是专业的 Li Yaoyao11李幺幺11Ancient Romance442k WordsCompleted After transmigrating, Lin Zhen finds herself a spirit medium. It’s a family business, passed down through generations, with a solid reputation. Whenever anything strange happens in the surrounding villages, people are quick to ask her to drive away the evil spirits. But Lin Zhen is a fake! She has no real expertise and could be exposed at any moment. To keep her cover intact, Lin Zhen uses items from her “golden finger” to bluff her way through. Who could have imagined that even more people woul 1.9kReads7.6Score15614d adds

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   * **Shocking! This Shaman Can Command Wind and Rain:** The seemingly mystical female lead is actually a brilliant detective, leading a group of talented partners to catch ghosts and solve bizarre cases. She's focused solely on her work, not on romance, and the team's journey from awkwardness to perfect teamwork is incredibly exciting! * **What's Wrong with Ghostly Drumming? Lady Song is a Proficient:** Lady Song specializes in all kinds of ghostly and bizarre cases, surrounded by a group of loyal and reliable subordinates. The team grows together while solving cases, and the female lead's mind is entirely on solving them—romance is nonexistent! * **The Daily Life of a Female Shaman in the 1970s:** This 1970s female shaman not only performs shamanistic rituals but also solves supernatural cases with her skills. She and her neighbors form a temporary detective team with a strong sense of justice. From initial chaos to perfect teamwork, the growth is clear, and solving cases is paramount!

8. 8 手 With the City God’s Seal in Hand, Lady Song Dares to Rule on Any Case 手持城隍印，宋大人她啥案都敢断 Last Night's Tea昨夜的茶Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted [Mystery solving + slight horror + ensemble cast + reinforcements later] The Song family scrimped and saved to help Song Zi’an secure an official post, but he disappeared just before taking it up. Song Zheng, who came back from the dead through connections, decides to take his brother’s place. Being an official can’t be that hard. But when she arrives, she discovers that the posting is in a harsh place, full of all kinds of people, where the locals are both poor and unruly. The county office is 15kReads9.2Score2.3k14d adds

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   I've only read these few so far, and I especially missed the first one – it's so frustrating! I want to read similar novels, please help me! Sisters!

9. 9 女 The Female Psychic's Daily Life in the 1970s 女神棍的七零日常 Little Fox Isn't a Demon小狐不是妖Modern Romance591k WordsCompleted (No CP, no CP, no CP) Zhao Jiu is an older woman who’s lazy and good-for-nothing. At her master’s funeral, one slap sends her straight into a sweet romance novel set in a bygone era, where she becomes a nameless passerby. So what if she’s just a passerby? She doesn’t care. But it’s bad enough that food and supplies are scarce in this era. She’s also expected to work in the fields. Um, no way she can manage that. Luckily, the ability to see spirits that she’s had since childhood comes with her, t 2.8kReads8.7Score30214d adds
10. 10 女 The Female Physician Xin Yi: A Case Investigation 女医辛夷【探案】 Shopkeeper Qian钱大掌柜Mystery600k WordsCompleted Completed. A cool-hearted female physician and a male lead from the Court of Judicial Review join forces to track down mysterious cases. Relief silver is stolen, 130 bandits are found dead, corpses litter a small town, blood grapes bewitch the minds of men, a daughter who vanished ten years ago, and a tree that begins singing folk songs at midnight... In the eerie capital, strange cases abound, but no crime can escape the law. 6.3kReads9.3Score1k14d adds

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    The first book is a romance novel about a cool-headed female forensic doctor and a junior official from the Dali Temple, both with high IQs. The second book is about a female protagonist catching ghosts, which is very interesting. So handsome, so handsome! The third book has the youthful vigor of a young man, which is quite a shock to the reader.

11. 11 你 Why Pick on Her? She Can Command Every Ghost! 你惹她干嘛？她能号令百鬼！ Mu Fufeng木抚风Modern Romance369k WordsCompleted [Mysticism + ghost hunting + soul reaping + satisfying read + goofy comedy] Jiang Yu passes the underworld civil service exam and becomes an Impermanence Officer in the capital, responsible for sending ghosts down the Yellow Springs Road. Working hours: midnight to five in the morning. Although Jiang Yu works just five hours a day, she gets busier and busier: reaping souls, catching ghosts, fulfilling last wishes, helping solve cases, catching mice, raising birds… “My father, who died ten years 3kReads8.7Score36114d adds

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    This looks pretty good.

12. 12 全 Everyone in the Sect Is Love-Brained, Except Me, a True Lunatic 全宗门都是恋爱脑，唯我是真疯批 Paper Tiger纸老虎Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted The complete print edition of A Double Crossing is now available on all platforms. Relationship blogger Lin Du died of a broken heart after being driven crazy by hopeless romantics. After death, she transmigrated into a tragic romance cultivation novel, becoming the beautiful, powerful, yet doomed junior uncle who paved the way for the protagonists' great love with her own ashes. After reading the script, she slowly typed a question mark. “Have they dug up every wild vegetable on this sect's mou 234.9kReads9.7Score27.6k14d adds
13. 13 我 I'm the Interstellar Nightmare Dreamweaver 我在星际当恐怖筑梦师 Sen Yan森焱Sci-Fi & Apocalypse321k WordsCompleted In the interstellar age of great voyages, more and more humans are contracting Hollow Syndrome and losing their ability to feel emotions. To keep people from turning into monsters, the terrifying Dreamweaver has become a popular profession. Chi Feiwan has just transmigrated from Earth, and discovers that the scariest things here are all kinds of bizarre monsters… Can't really call them scary. They're just ugly. So she pulls out a supernatural dreamscape instead. After all, no one can resist 2.4kReads7.2Score27914d adds

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    It's really beautiful.

14. 14 你 Did You Get Your Ticket? 你拿到车票了吗 Unlucky Number 000倒霉蛋000号Sci-Fi & Apocalypse371k WordsOngoing (No romance) Ning Qing finally got the long-awaited ticket before resources ran out. It was her only chance at survival. As a newcomer entering the game, watch Ning Qing climb step by step to the pinnacle of life... There’s no overnight legend of becoming a god, but Ning Qing has all the time and patience she needs. As for strength, she’ll only keep getting more of it. 1.1kReads8.1Score10014d adds
15. 15 人 The Human Realm Soul-Ferrying Office 人间渡魂事务所 Mu Ding San Huo木鼎三火Urban1.0M WordsOngoing [A Soul-Crossing Sword that levels up and transforms] [Urban supernatural tales + detective investigations] [Cool, aloof senior boss and her younger puppy-like partner] [Uncovering the truth behind his mother's disappearance and the Soul-Crosser organization's dark secrets] The Soul-Crossing Sword levels up, with no mindless power fantasy. In a city teeming with vengeful spirits, ghost stories have become reality, and ordinary people can meet bizarre deaths at any moment. Everyone thinks they'r 10Reads7.0Score—14d adds

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    This is a really good urban supernatural novel. It's not just mindless ghost-slaying; the vengeful spirits are born from their obsessions in the human world, creating a thrilling atmosphere while also touching heartwarming moments. The male protagonist is cursed with a short lifespan and survives by hunting vengeful spirits while investigating the mystery of his mother's disappearance. It's really addictive.

16. 16 打 Work Hard, Live Hard: This Official Is a Real One 打工人打工魂，本官是个社会人 Mu Sanyi沐三亦Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Completed] [Woman disguises herself as a man + everyone has a secret identity (ensemble cast) + two heroines + absurd comedy + laugh-out-loud humor + episodic crime-solving + no male lead + no System] In ancient times, Hua Mulan joined the army in her father's place. Today, Lin Qingge takes her brother's place in the civil service. She, Lin Qingge, is a tough-as-nails woman and a three-time provincial champion in criminal investigation competitions. She led her team in solving countless major 547Reads8.8Score10414d adds
17. 17 异 Bureau of Anomalous Affairs 异常事物调查处理局 May I Soon Have All the Strawberries I Want早日实现草莓自由Modern Romance576k WordsCompleted [System x parallel worlds x supernatural powers with a touch of fantasy x everyone is powerful x play the pig to eat the tiger x devoted couples] [A heroine who seems approachable but has a peculiar way of thinking, a mad powerhouse X a serious, pure-hearted but secretly passionate hero who acts instead of talking] After Tang Rong accidentally falls into another world, she is bound to System 0233. To pay off her debt (and have some fun), Tang Rong accepts the agreement offered by 0233: set out 2.1kReads9.0Score26114d adds
18. 18 坑 Luring Ghosts and Catching Criminals: A Low-Ranking County Magistrate 坑鬼捉凶，一品小县令 Pipi Loves Tangerines爱吃橘子的皮皮Mystery1.2M WordsCompleted When Chu Ling opened her eyes, she had become the novel's number-one female side character, a troublemaker who ultimately got herself killed when the heroine shot an arrow through her heart. Knowing how the plot would unfold, Chu Ling spat in disdain, broke free of the story's control, and threw herself into building a career. But being a county magistrate is no easy job. One day, a ghostly maid comes to air her grievances; the next, a ghostly tutor shows up to reprimand her. Even stepping outsi 5.8kReads9.5Score98814d adds

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    Both of these are supernatural and detective novels, no romance 🤔🤔🤔

19. 19 长 Chang’an Moon, Frost-Colored 长安月如霜 Honey-Sweet White Tea Cat蜜糖白茶猫Fantastical Romance222k WordsCompleted [Fox Demon ♥ Rabbit Demon]|Love and hate|Everyone's favorite|Late Tang supernatural mysteries|Suspense and horror|Battles between good and evil Foxfire lights the long night; frost falls upon Chang'an. In the waning years of the Tang dynasty, the world is in turmoil and demons run rampant. Monsters lurk in the alleys, harming people. A solitary lamp flickers in the dead of night; ghostly shadows drift through deserted lanes, and eerie cries ring out. Beneath the bustle of human life lie count 19Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Demons and monsters. Monsters are rampant.

20. 20 红 Red and White Wedding 红白囍 AyeAyeCaptainTwo Male Leads186k WordsCompleted [Republican-era nostalgia + supernatural + two male leads + equally matched powerhouses + pure-hearted madmen] [Brilliant and passionate young diviner Tian Suanzi, Mu Geshen X cold-on-the-outside, warm-on-the-inside heir to a family of physicians, the saintly doctor Chai Shuxin] A funeral is mournful, a wedding joyful, I travel from the world of the living to the Yellow Springs, Prepare incense, candles, paper horses, and a bridal sedan, Lady Meng offers us the nuptial wine. White paper, red rob 50.2kReads9.7Score11.9k14d adds

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    The story unfolds along two parallel storylines, featuring not only supernatural detective work but also a strong sense of national and familial responsibility.

21. 21 我 There’s Something Wrong with the World I Live In 我所在的世界不正常 My Cat Went Bald我家猫秃头了Mystery1.1M WordsCompleted Xu Wushuang is blind. She lost her sight in an accident as a child, but one day it suddenly returns, and she sees her boyfriend kissing her sister. Then a mysterious phone draws her into a terrifying world of games. After Xu Wushuang fights her way back alive, she discovers that everyone around her has become extremely strange. The world I live in is not normal. I’m trying to escape. By the time you see my plea for help, I may already be dead... 921Reads8.4Score11414d adds

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    This is really great, very beautiful.

22. 22 嘘 Shh, Bet You Didn’t See This Coming: I’m the Supernatural Being 嘘，没想到吧，我就是诡异 Steamed Salted Radish清蒸咸萝卜Mystery1.1M WordsCompleted [Fake and Real Heiresses, Reborn, Rule Horror, Bizarre World, Wealthy CEO, No Romance, Secret Identity, Horror Game] The full-cast audiobook is available on Fanqie Changting. Search for: The Real Heiress Goes Off the Rails in the Horror Game. Qin Shu is reborn on the day of her eighteenth birthday, with only an hour left before she enters the Rule Horror game. She snatches the jade bangle from the female lead, shuts herself in her room, puts it on, and waits to be pulled into the game. In her pr 16.7kReads9.0Score2k14d adds
23. 23 娇 The Sweetheart Deliberately Seduces the Cold Emperor, and He Falls for Her 娇娇蓄意勾引，清冷帝王沦陷了 Mu Niannian慕年年Ancient Romance651k WordsCompleted Palace intrigue + push and pull + seduction and rising to power + falling deeper at every step + devotion to one woman in the later story Loving her and knowing it + a man in power bowing his head for love * The short drama is out now. Search for “The Sweetheart Deliberately Seduces Him, and the Cold Emperor Falls” on Fanqie or Hongguo to watch the full series. * Pei Tingyue transmigrated into a book. She became a disposable consort in The Palace in Power. In the original story, she was simple-m 37.8kReads9.3Score4.4k14d adds
24. 24 最 The Last Prophet 最后一个预言者 The Tail of a Dream梦的尾巴8k WordsCompleted The Last Prophet 2.4kReads—Score7314d adds
25. 25 双 The Twin Flowers Bloom Brightly 双生花灿烂 Cute Black Fairy可爱黑魔仙15k WordsCompleted Twin Blossoms in Full Bloom 4.1kReads—Score6214d adds
26. 26 你 Do You Want to Be My Dog Too? 你也想做我的狗吗？ No Bitter Melon123不吃苦瓜123Modern Romance379k WordsCompleted [Everyone's Favorite / Livestreaming / Romantic Rivalry / Love Triangle Showdowns / Mild Coercion] Chu Yue transmigrates into a book. The novel's plot is so ridiculous that she angrily leaves it a one-star review, only to find herself promptly whisked into its pages. If she had to transmigrate, fine, but she also wakes up as a 200-jin fatty. Luckily, a self-proclaimed Beauty System binds itself to her. The catch is that she has to complete its missions if she wants to become beautiful. And these 4kReads8.5Score40014d adds
27. 27 摆 Fortune-Telling at a Street Stall, One Gold Piece Per Reading 摆摊算命，一卦千金 Northeastern Cicada Nymph东北知了猴Modern Romance728k WordsCompleted [Mysticism + Feng Shui + Fortune-Telling + Episodic Stories + All Kinds of Gossip + No Romance] Ever since Song Ci got hit by something thrown from a high-rise, a whole lot of knowledge suddenly appeared in his mind. Fortune-telling, face-reading, avoiding misfortune and attracting good luck, dispelling negative energy and boosting prosperity, attracting wealth, feng shui and geomancy… Everything he’d once thought mysterious and unfathomable came to him as if by instinct. From then on, a little 34.7kReads9.1Score4.8k14d adds
28. 28 爽 So Satisfying! The Real Heiress Hates Everyone Equally 爽爆！真千金她平等的痛恨所有人 Liu Qingci柳清辞Modern Romance416k WordsCompleted [Going Off the Rails + Entertainment Industry + Feel-Good Revenge + Epic Face-Slapping + No Forgiveness + The Whole Family Gets What They Deserve] Going off the rails is the most powerful weapon for fighting back against the world. During an outdoor livestreaming variety show, the guests lost contact with the production crew. The sweet, gentle girl who was kind in public led the others in isolating and bullying Chu Yiyi, the scandal-ridden star everyone loved to hate. In response to the bullying 27.4kReads9.2Score1.5k14d adds
29. 29 重 Back to Three Days Ago, I Swallowed the Morning-After Pill 重回三天前，我吞下避孕药 Heihong Lanbai黑红岚柏11k WordsCompleted The boy next door doted on me for ten years. Then, because of that one night, I got pregnant, and his one true love was so heartbroken that she slit her wrists. My uncle personally ended my pregnancy, then drove me out of his home. From then on, I was a sinner. To atone, I signed up with Doctors Without Borders and died in Congo. Until my final moments, all I could think about was my uncle. Now that I, the troublemaker, was dead, he must be happy. In the underworld, Granny Meng said my obsession 7.8kReads—Score12314d adds
30. 30 重 Reborn in Middle School, I Make Money by Studying Harder Than Everyone Else 重生初中校园，我靠学习内卷赚钱 Ask About Wine问酒Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Jiang Yun Shu, a poor middle school student, thought her life was already miserable enough. But after a long dream, she realized it could get even worse. Before long, her family would be torn apart and she would lose them all to serious illness. At a crucial moment, she bonded with the Study-to-Wealth System. [Preview the second semester of Grade 10 math and earn 500 yuan] [Place among the top ten in your grade and earn 8,000 yuan] … To save her family and secure her own future, Jiang Yun Shu st 276Reads8.6Score7614d adds
31. 31 京 The Ninth Master of the Capital’s Reborn Little Rose: Alluring Yet Obedient 京圈九爷的重生小玫瑰，又欲又乖 Eating Tomatoes Without Gaining Weight吃番茄不长胖Modern Romance652k WordsCompleted A short drama adapted from the author's novel Late Night, Don't Say My Name is now available. [Reborn romance + long-planned scheme + obsessive second male lead pursues his wife + the Ninth Lord takes the lead] In her previous life, Meng Mingxuan misunderstood the Ninth Lord, who doted on and loved her, believing he and her older sister were in a tragic love affair. She did everything she could to flee his side and married Yin Ting, a poor man whose profile resembled the Ninth Lord's. In the end 32.4kReads9.3Score10.2k14d adds
32. 32 惊EN Terror: I Only Sell Haunted Houses 惊悚：我只卖凶宅 Nicholas Goudan尼古拉斯狗蛋Mystery1.5M WordsCompleted Rooms where unnatural deaths have occurred are collectively known as haunted houses. There are two kinds: “blue houses” and “red houses.” Living people can stay in blue houses without harm, but anyone who lives in a red house is doomed to die. I work as a real estate agent. One day, I accidentally sold a red house, and afterward, I began encountering terrifying things… 25.5kReads9.2Score3k14d adds

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    The author's writing is quite good, the story is somewhat realistic, each character has a distinct personality, and there's no mindless plot—it's a bombshell from the start! It's quite thrilling, the plot is very tight, and you can't stop watching. Very interesting, highly recommended!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️👍👍👍👍

33. 33 网 Webcast: Strange Tales of Ghost Hunting 网络直播：抓鬼奇谈 That Damn Lack of Imagination那该死的没有的想象力Mystery292k WordsCompleted [Supernatural] [Metaphysics] [Comedy] [Ghost Hunting] He came from the Underworld, seeking only an answer. But with empty pockets, he had no choice but to livestream fortune-telling. As the saying goes, a person shouldn't bow for five dou of rice, but I'm not a person, am I? Surely it's fine if I bow a little for money! ... "Master, why does my grandpa curse me in my dreams every day?" "It's nothing much. Your grandpa's looking for a young mistress down below, but your grandma found out. He want —Reads—Score—14d adds
34. 34 三 The Battle of Heaven and Earth in the Three Kingdoms 三国天地斗 Mr. Yu, Miss Cat's Dear猫小姐的俞先森Eastern Fantasy434k WordsOngoing Beloved, familiar heroes take the stage one after another! Unmatched martial prowess, endless supernatural abilities, mysteries beyond imagination, and plot twists you’ll never see coming! This is a Three Kingdoms fantasy novel with an outrageously creative premise! Do you believe in the existence of dragon veins? The dragon veins aren’t dragon veins at all! While searching for them, the ordinary man Liu Bei encounters genuine masters, demonic Taoists, and immortals. He witnesses incredible art 55Reads—Score—14d adds

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    A grand chessboard of heaven and earth awaits your arrival! Unparalleled martial prowess, endless superpowers, unpredictable supernatural abilities, and the author's foreshadowing is unpredictable! This is a wildly imaginative Three Kingdoms fantasy novel! Do you believe in the existence of dragon veins? Dragon veins are not dragon veins! The mortal Liu Bei, in his quest to find dragon veins, encounters immortals, demons, and demons; witnesses supreme techniques like the Reflection Technique, the Leap Technique, and the Thirty-Six Transformations of the Heavenly Gang; acquires countless spiritual treasures; learns the Essential Techniques of Peace from the Old Immortal of Nan Hua; and even summons the assistance of celestial gods, ultimately unraveling the mystery of the dragon veins. Little does he know, he has been drawn into a vortex of conspiracy concerning the three realms…

35. 35 变 The Master of Disguise (Complete in Two Volumes) 变脸师爷（全两册） Tang Lan棠岚Mystery473k WordsCompleted Shen Bai, a famous young gentleman from the capital, is sent to the obscure little city of Bian to serve as a low-ranking county magistrate. To keep life from getting too dull, he hires a strange young man who has piqued his curiosity, Lu Yuanqing, as his assistant at the county office. With Lu Yuanqing’s help, Shen Bai solves one strange case after another: a naked female corpse leads to two unsolved cases from years ago; a wildly popular book turns out to be linked to a series of murders; a re 2.7kReads9.5Score44514d adds

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    I highly recommend the first two, 8, and 9. They're similar because they all feature trios, but one is all male and the other is similar to "Detective of the Republic of China 1." It's a slow-burn romance with strong leads, a perfect match, episodic stories, detective work, and revenge. The main characters are Lu Yuanqing (Li Jianyun) and Shen Bai (who later becomes a minister). I just finished reading it. The romance between the male and female leads isn't much; the focus is on detective stories, many of which are episodic. The female lead, Li Jianyun, is very skilled in martial arts. To seek revenge and uncover the truth, her martial arts are sealed by golden needles, and her beautiful face becomes plain and expressionless. She appears in the public eye as Lu Yuanqing, and her appearance becomes ordinary. The male lead isn't a playboy; he's outwardly gentle and scholarly but inwardly intelligent and highly skilled in martial arts. He initially meets the female lead out of curiosity but later hires her as his advisor after seeing her detective abilities. He considers her a confidante and gradually realizes that if she were a woman, he would definitely marry her. It wasn't until later that the male lead learned the female lead wasn't a man. He wanted to marry her, but she had her own plans that she couldn't complete. After she avenged herself, she left. The male lead waited for her for five years. Their meeting was truly fate. He found her in a small county town. The female lead could endure pain that ordinary people couldn't bear for revenge. She did everything she could to overthrow the villain. After avenging herself, the two were finally able to stay together. 2. I recently watched this. I initially thought it was just about solving cases, but later I felt it was a very ensemble piece. From idle students to people who understand righteousness and do great things, some people even sacrificed their own families for justice, and some people gave their lives. It was really great. Rivalry + Ensemble Cast + Detective + Suspense + National Righteousness Tang Tang'er, the female lead, is initially searching for a murderer in a friend's case. However, this case unfolds like a vast, intricate web, and she and the male lead are initially mortal enemies, unable to tolerate each other. The female lead is intelligent and skilled in martial arts, later becoming a female official and a colleague of the male lead. Together with the young men from the academy, they solve numerous mysterious cases, from the imperial court to the borderlands. What kind of force can infiltrate so pervasively? One case involves a group of refugees unable to enter the city. The female lead and the young men from the academy gather supplies for the refugees, act chivalrously, and parade them through the streets. They devise many methods to allow the refugees into the city, starting by putting pressure on the government. Papers fly everywhere, brimming with scholarly spirit. Countless young men, mostly young masters and ladies, parade through the streets, acting out of their own sense of justice. Unraveling the mystery, the truth of the case is revealed. In the end, he sacrifices his family for the innocent—a testament to righteousness; he sacrifices himself for his family—a testament to filial piety. The story revolves around a young man who discovers his family's involvement in harming others, contradicting his learned principles of morality. He chooses to sacrifice his own family for the innocent. Later, upon arriving in the capital, some young men choose to join the army, while others have their own plans, all driven by their own beliefs. (3. Completed + Ancient Romance + Detective + Strong Couple + Bickering Love) The female lead, disguised as a man and possessing exceptional martial arts skills, is Xie Shu, the Minister of Justice, who faces Marquis Wei Cheng. She enters the court with her brother's position as Minister of Justice, solely to find her missing brother. However, she encounters the male lead through a case. The female lead is exceptionally intelligent, beautiful, and possesses extraordinary martial arts skills and finger strength. She engages in a battle of wits with the male lead, who goes from wanting to eliminate her to silently supporting her. It's quite funny, especially considering the female lead's exceptional disguise abilities; she even wears an Adam's apple and shoe insoles and eats... The male lead, who was whispering about the pills, had his suspicions, but couldn't figure it out until the female lead was being chased. He only found out later because the female lead had strong deductive reasoning skills and solved many cases. 4. The male and female leads are superior and subordinate, with similar backgrounds. They act on behalf of the emperor and solve cases together. 5. Crime-solving + romance + comedy + suspense + episodic short stories + two strong characters: Crown Prince Chu Mingxuan VS Detective Shen Rubai. The female lead is a detective who, by chance, solves cases with the Crown Prince. They go from disliking each other and being at odds to being together, solving countless cases together. 6. A coroner and a prince. 7. The female lead and the male lead from the Dali Temple. The female lead is mistakenly identified as the murderer. During his escort, she finds the real murderer and, by chance, solves many more cases with the male lead.

36. 36 诡 The Strange Female Detective: Too Few Days of Romance 诡案女奇探：少逢烂漫时 Dai Cong代琮Mystery393k WordsCompleted They first met while investigating a case in the morgue. Lou Bai: “That woman climbs walls pretty fast.” An arrow shot straight into the woman's shoulder. Tang Tang'er: “Black clothes, pale face. What kind of lousy ‘King of Hell’ are you? You have a dog's nose, though.” She flung a cloud of medicinal powder into his face. Lou Bai and Tang Tang'er: “What a nuisance!” When they met again, a misunderstanding made them colleagues at the Bai'an Prefecture. Together with a group of young men from the 1.5kReads9.4Score25514d adds
37. 37 如 The Tale of Three Ruyi Cities 如意三城记 Ling Lezhi凌乐之Mystery494k WordsCompleted [A Young Female Coroner vs. a Cold Prince] [Historical Fantasy + Mystery Solving + Suspense + Romance + Political Intrigue] Ye Ruman is the daughter of a constable, and she is determined to become a coroner. Free-spirited and lively, she is suddenly drawn into a shocking case. Her parents disappear, her past is a mystery, and she is forced to grow up. With nowhere else to turn, she meets Prince You, Zhao Yi, who has come to provide disaster relief. They even possess identical tokens! Their fates 255Reads9.1Score—14d adds
38. 38 穿 Transmigrated as a Cannon-Fodder Demon Consort, I Become an Invincible Female Emperor 穿越之炮灰妖妃成无敌女帝 Where Is the Other Sock?还有一只袜子在哪里Ancient Romance267k WordsOngoing No harem + no formulaic tropes + no mindless plot + suspense + fantasy + Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio vibes + tales of the uncanny + battles of wits + character growth + political intrigue + upright values. The heroine moves between reality and the world inside paintings, eventually discovering the truth behind her resurrection. Everyone stakes everything on a single attempt to break the deadlock. In the nine paintings, the heroine follows the script from her previous life. Can she escape —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Not mindless, not formulaic, not harem, but a blend of fantasy, suspense, supernatural tales, political intrigue, and romance.

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