Xianxia Mystery and Deduction Novels, Bring on the Angst, the More Heartbreaking the Better 玄幻悬疑推理小说，求大刀阔斧，刀刀刀刀刀

1. 1 老 Ancestor, If You Don't Come Down the Mountain Soon, Your Bloodline Ends Here 老祖，再不下山，你就绝后了 The Moon Wants to Shine月亮要发光Urban2.0M WordsCompleted Daoist priest Chen Yang was Zhang Sanfeng’s direct disciple in the late Southern Song dynasty. He has lived for 800 years, growing more powerful once every century. He can’t die even when he wants to, and life has lost all its pleasures. He can only retreat into a remote mountain temple and put himself into a deep, self-imposed sleep. One day, his disciple Chen Qingzhi kneels and begs his master, Chen Yang, to come down from the mountain… Also known as The Patriarch, If You Don’t Come Down Soo 26kReads8.2Score2kShelves

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   This opening of the novel is brilliantly written! The premise is novel, the conflict is strong, and the characters are instantly established. It cleverly blends popular elements such as seclusion, cultivation, urban life, and protectiveness, making it highly appealing. We can analyze and discuss it from several aspects: I. Core Highlights and Success 1. Characters with striking contrasts: • Master Chen Yang: Appears to be in his early twenties, but has actually lived for hundreds or even thousands of years (inferred from his 397th disciple). He has been in seclusion for over seventy years, his mindset still stuck in the past, showing unusual indifference to worldly affairs (such as the life and death of his disciple's granddaughter), creating a strong contrast between his "youthful appearance" and "ancient soul," and between his "extraordinary abilities" and "cold attitude." • Disciple Chen Qingzhi: An eighty-year-old man kneeling before his young master. He is forced to sell his sect's legacy to save his granddaughter, filled with worldly helplessness and emotional entanglements. This master-disciple pair is inherently dramatic. 2. A Climax from the Start: The story avoids lengthy setups, immediately igniting conflict through the disciple's lament and the explosive news of "selling the Taoist temple." The statue shatters, the master is revealed—the pace is incredibly fast, instantly grabbing the reader's attention. 3. Numerous Suspenseful Questions and Anticipation: • What is the master's true strength and background? Who is he? Why is he in seclusion? What other supernatural powers does he possess? • What will become of his granddaughter? Will the master truly abandon her to her fate? • What will become of the Taoist temple? How will the sold temple be reclaimed? • How will the conflict with the "Four Seas Group" unfold? This will be the first clash between modern capital and ancient cultivators. II. Key Conflict: The Master's "Heartlessness" and the Story's Direction The core of your question lies in Master Chen Yang's seemingly "heartless" answer. This is precisely the key turning point in the subsequent plot development. His reaction can be interpreted in two ways, corresponding to different story developments: Interpretation 1: Genuine indifference, a test of humanity (traditional cultivation novel trope) Chen Yang, an old monster who has lived for countless years, is accustomed to life and death. In his eyes, a mortal's lifespan of a few decades is indeed fleeting. He may genuinely feel that it's not worth fighting for a little girl, or perhaps he's testing his disciple's resolve to see if he'll be swayed by worldly emotions. Subsequent development: Chen Qingzhi will continue to plead, even threatening suicide, eventually moving Chen Yang. Or, Chen Yang may appear indifferent on the surface, but after careful consideration, he will still intervene, because "only I can bully my disciple." Interpretation 2: Cold on the outside, warm on the inside, a protective nature (mainstream wish-fulfillment novel trope) This interpretation is more in line with current readers' tastes. His indifference is merely a facade, perhaps even just the "morning grumpiness" of someone still unaware of the situation after emerging from seclusion. His core logic is: 1. No one can touch what's mine! (The Taoist temple being sold triggers his anger) 2. No one can bully my people! (His disciple being threatened and his granddaughter being kidnapped are also slaps in the face) His anger stems from the "selling of the Taoist temple." As for rescuing his granddaughter, he sees it as a matter of course, something to be done casually. His logic isn't "saving people," but "settling matters"—anyone or any force that offends him or his followers must pay the price. III. Several Possible Developments in the Subsequent Plot Based on the second, more popular interpretation, the plot could unfold as follows: 1. A swift and decisive strike, a devastating blow: After clarifying the situation, Chen Yang will take his disciple directly to the Sihai Group. Facing modern thugs, firearms, and even deeper forces, he only needs to reveal a trace of his cultivator's abilities (such as flying swords, magic, and pressure) to crush the problem and rescue his granddaughter. This is the most direct and satisfying "slap in the face" plot. 2. Playing dumb to outwit the enemy, full of fun: Chen Yang, newly arrived in modern society, finds everything novel (cell phones, cars, the internet). He might intervene in a seemingly ordinary way, such as accompanying his apprentice to negotiations, and then, when the other party is extremely arrogant, easily resolve the crisis in an unbelievable way, leaving the opponent dumbfounded and the reader amused. 3. Deepen the background and expand the scope: The "Four Seas Group" may just be a pawn, behind which may be the shadows of ancient martial arts families, hostile cultivators, or even special government departments. Chen Yang's emergence will stir up the undercurrents of the entire world, thus opening up the story's scope. 4. Emotional interaction and character growth: The rescued granddaughter may become the link connecting Chen Yang to modern society. In his interactions with them, Chen Yang's unchanging "Dao Heart" may experience a ripple, making the character more fleshed out. In summary, this opening is very successful and has great potential. The master's "ruthless" words are not a flaw, but rather the key to character development and plot advancement. It instantly highlights the protagonist's superhuman state of mind and lays an excellent foundation for the subsequent "true fragrance" reversal (a tsundere's protectiveness). Readers will eagerly anticipate seeing how this seemingly cold and aloof "old monster" master, for the sake of his incompetent disciple and a dilapidated Taoist temple, will overthrow the arrogant "Four Seas Group." This sense of anticipation is the core driving force behind the novel's captivating appeal. If you were the author, please keep writing; this is definitely the beginning of a great story!

2. 2 太 Immortal Lord of the Grand Void 太虚仙主 Chilled Edamame凉拌毛豆Eastern Fantasy1.9M WordsCompleted Ten thousand years ago, the Immortal Lord Ye Chen died with a grievance in his heart. Ten thousand years later, Prince Ye Chen was reduced to a hostage. Across time and space, two lonely souls collide, stirring up love and hatred from two lifetimes. He takes up the path of the strong once more, and a grand cultivation journey slowly unfolds… He strides across the ancient immortal heavens, while his perilous quest for revenge is drenched in blood… I will return to the Great Void, reach the summit 21.3kReads8.8Score1.2kShelves

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   It's so good, I can't fall asleep without reading a few chapters every day.

3. 3 高 High Martial: Pushing Across the Myriad Worlds with the Northern Darkness Divine Art 高武：从北冥神功开始横推万界 Zhou Guan the Old Rogue周官老贼Urban2.8M WordsCompleted High Martial Arts + Weak System + No Female Lead + Family Clan + Myriad Worlds A high-martial world of myriad races and the Myriad Worlds. Humanity is weak, heroes rise in droves, and everyone struggles to survive. For eighteen years, do you have any idea what I’ve been through? My dad finally came clean. He’s done pretending. He’s a rich second-generation heir, which makes you a rich third-generation heir. Li Muyu feels bitter. So I suffered for nothing during those first eighteen years? 1.2kReads6.1Score107Shelves
4. 4 那 The Cultivators We Used to Chop Up Together 那些年，我们一起砍过的修仙者 Squirrel Under the Mushroom House蘑菇屋下的松鼠Eastern Fantasy2.1M WordsCompleted (Everyman’s cultivation + no System) Unlike traditional xianxia, don’t read if that’s not your thing. That year, a seven-year-old boy took his little sister into the cultivation world. Then all the cultivators went crazy! When you set out to cultivate, it doesn’t matter if you have talent, treasures, or lucky opportunities. But there’s one thing you must remember: there’s one person you must never provoke. Even though this person isn’t a cultivator at all. His blade is faster than light, so fast 158.8kReads9.3Score16.6kShelves
5. 5 恐 Horror Tavern: I Only Raise the Most Ferocious Creatures 恐怖酒馆：我只养大凶之物 Lord Salted Fish咸鱼君Mystery1.6M WordsCompleted Tucked away in a quiet alley is a strange tavern that can grant your wishes, as long as you’re willing to set up a terrifying idol in your home... 6kReads9.4Score804Shelves
6. 6 诡 The Demon Rental Contract 诡契约之恶魔出租 The Devil Who Got Rich Overnight一夜暴富的恶魔Mystery1.1M WordsCompleted Welcome to the Demon Rental Shop. What wish would you like to have granted? Revenge? Money? Power? Love? Or any other desire? If you want it, the demons will make it happen. Of course, everything comes at a price. 14.5kReads8.4Score1.1kShelves
7. 7 十EN Ten Days to the End 十日终焉 Pest Control Team Member杀虫队队员Mystery3.2M WordsCompleted 2024 Tomato Novel Annual Peak Rankings TOP 1 | 2024 China Online Literature Influence List | 2024 China Good Novel Award | Over 2 million copies sold (No harem, no formulaic tropes, no invincibility, no System, no mindless antics, no wish fulfillment. Read with caution if these bother you.) Just when I thought it was an ordinary day, I discovered I had been captured and taken to the End. Just when I thought I could escape by continually taking part in death games, people began awakening supernat 1.7MReads9.9Score206.4kShelves

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   Brains are king

8. 8 地 The Eighteenth Level of Hell: No Lying Allowed 地狱十八层：这里禁止说谎 Two Liang of Plain Water二两白开Mystery2.3M WordsOngoing [No System, no power fantasy, no harem, no saintly protagonist. Mind games + wits and strategy + locked-room mysteries + deduction.] Chen Ran is a good person. He went to hell. This is the Tongue-Ripping Hell, where lying is forbidden, so everyone lies about their lies. Differences in how people believe lies should be handled gave rise to two major alliances. The Lie-Slayer Alliance: Lie, and you're killed instantly. The Strange-Tongue Alliance: Turn lies into the truth. A beginner's tutorial wi 73kReads9.1Score11.2kShelves
9. 9 诡EN The House of Dread 诡舍 The Sound of Wind and Rain at Night,夜来风雨声丶Mystery2.1M WordsCompleted [Infinite-flow + Mild Horror + Survival + One Female Lead] A driverless bus carried a group of cursed people to a strange black lodge… Inside the lodge stood a door stained red with blood. At regular intervals, the cursed were forcibly dragged through the blood-red door and into terrifying worlds, where they had to complete horrifying events… After Ning Qiushui survived one bizarre and terrifying story after another inside the lodge, narrowly escaping death each time, he discovered that none of 705.5kReads9.6Score103.9kShelves

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   For horror, I actually recommend Pure Little Dragon's books, and works like Mysterious Resurrection. For fantasy, I think the best are those by Chen Dong and Wang Yu. Wang Yu has already joined Tomato Bookstore; those who like him can directly add his books to their collections. [Add to bookshelf][Add to bookshelf]

10. 10 星EN Path to Immortality Among the Stars 星路仙踪 Wang Yu忘语Eastern Fantasy1.4M WordsOngoing In the modern world, a passage to another realm appears on Blue Star. Wang Yu is among the first people to enter a cultivation world through their dreams. In a daze, he embarks on the path of cultivation in order to survive! The Great Dao is merciless. On the path of cultivation, failing to advance means falling behind! By becoming a supreme cultivator, one can enjoy endless longevity and bring the power of cultivation back to Blue Star, saving its future. The cultivation world faces an apocalyp 175.5kReads9.1Score15.7kShelves
11. 11 民 The Folk Feng Shui Master 民间风水之王 Miao Qimiao苗棋淼Mystery3.0M WordsCompleted The Nine Cauldrons Dragon Palace, the Secret Files of the Yellow Springs, the Snow Mountain Corpse Demon, the Yin-Yang Inn... Ever since I borrowed a life from the underworld, I have known no peace. Every time I borrow a life, it becomes a deadly game. After each desperate struggle and narrow escape, I wait for the next secret order from the underworld so I can keep living. Just when I thought I'd escaped the clutches of fate, I discovered that Heaven had prepared a coffin for me too! 52.3kReads9.4Score5.9kShelves

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    I highly recommend this book. It's incredibly mind-bending. The protagonist is decisive and ruthless, not a saint. It's full of suspense, mystery, supernatural elements, and the flavor of the martial arts world.

12. 12 玄 Xuanhuan: I Grow Stronger by Looting Corpses, Laying Low Until I Rule All Worlds 玄幻，捡尸就变强，苟成万界之主 Young Master Xiao Yi小乙官人Eastern Fantasy830k WordsCompleted [Jailer + Get Stronger by Looting Corpses + Cultivation + Keeping a Low Profile] Xiao Chen transmigrates to a fantasy world and awakens a corpse-looting System. Every corpse he searches grants him a random inheritance from the deceased. To provide for his five younger siblings and two aunts, he works hard to grow stronger. I'm not good at writing blurbs, so just read the book. 14.8kReads6.9Score1.1kShelves
13. 13 血 Bloodstained Path to the Throne 血染皇途 Typing Machine1码子机1Eastern Fantasy3.7M WordsCompleted Ye Xiao, the third prince of the Great Qian Dynasty, possessed peerless talent in martial arts. He entered the martial world at fourteen and wandered for ten years. After inheriting the legacy of the Human Emperor, he returned to court, intent on claiming imperial power. But what he never expected was that as soon as he returned to the capital, he would be granted a marriage. His bride-to-be was a female general who had committed an unforgivable offense, whose name struck fear into everyone in t 77.2kReads8.8Score7.4kShelves

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    Born with the destiny of "Human Yellow," yet due to the lowly status of humanity in the primordial world, he witnessed the tragedy of his people being enslaved and slaughtered by gods and demons from a young age. This led him to vow to "support the primordial world with the backbone of humanity." He unexpectedly obtained the "Primordial Humanity Cauldron," a supreme treasure of humanity, and embarked on the path of cultivation. His cultivation system revolves around the "power of humanity," requiring him to absorb the fortune of humanity and gather the beliefs of all living beings to break through realms, unlike the traditional cultivation of gods and demons which "absorbs the spiritual energy of heaven and earth." During his growth, the protagonist resists the encroachment of demons and monsters on human territory while breaking the monopoly of gods on cultivation resources, and even confronts the heavenly rule that "humanity is destined to be a mere pawn." He united the scattered human powerhouses in the primordial world to establish the "Human Holy Court." In key battles such as the "Battle of Zhuolu Plain" and the "Debate on Dao at Zixiao Palace" against the allied forces of gods and demons, he used the "Humanity Cauldron" to inspire the beliefs of hundreds of millions of people, forcefully turning the tide of the war and gradually pushing the human race from the brink of extinction to one of the dominant forces in the primordial world. The core highlight of the novel lies in the theme of racial resistance against the strong by the weak, and the unique interpretation of "humanity"—not the defying the heavens by an individual, but the condensation of the will and power of the entire race. In the end, the protagonist does not become an autocratic emperor, but transforms into a "guardian of humanity," establishing a new primordial order of "equality among all races and participation in the Great Dao."

14. 14 历 Historical War of Nations: The Yellow Turban Rebellion from the Start 历史国战：开局黄巾起义 Lazy Fish Never Turns Over咸鱼丶不翻身Urban1.8M WordsOngoing (History + nation-versus-nation war + famous generals + livestreaming + national destiny + political scheming + passion) The historical nation-versus-nation war begins. Having lost its historical records, Huaxia forfeited the initiative and spent twenty years mired on the battlefield, losing all its accumulated strength. Li Chen, who transmigrated here, is inexplicably chosen as the sixteenth contestant. Bearing the name of Huaxia, he enters the battlefield to fight for a glimmer of hope. Lookin 67.3kReads9.0Score5.3kShelves

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    This book is truly excellent! Not only is the logic tight and the thinking clear, but it also ensures that successes are achieved where they should and failures are inevitable, without any unexpected plot twists! The protagonist himself is also incredibly intelligent; he not only knows how to manage people but also understands public sentiment and human nature, and he thinks far ahead.

15. 15 诡 The Evil Immortal of the Ghostly Path 诡道邪仙 Forget the Sorrow of Parting忘记离愁Eastern Fantasy3.4M WordsCompleted (In the style of Daoist Unorthodox, all immortals are evil, eerie cultivation, no female lead, two worlds) My best friend, Li Changye, escaped from a psychiatric hospital. He said that spiritual energy in our world had run dry, the path to immortality was severed, and the immortal pill in his hand was the only ticket to the immortal realm. After he force-fed me the pill, I really did arrive in a world as beautiful as a celestial paradise, filled with birdsong and flowers. But beneath the beauty 8.6kReads6.4Score783Shelves
16. 16 烟EN Misty Rain Tower 烟雨楼 A Night of Misty Rain一夕烟雨Eastern Fantasy9.5M WordsOngoing [The print edition is now available nationwide at all major retailers] "Traditional xuanhuan" "No harem" In the land of Jiuzhou stands a tower called the Misty Rain Tower. Its master, Li Qingzhi, is hailed as a peerless prodigy, holding life and death in his hands beneath the cover of night. Yet what the world doesn’t know is that someone else stands behind the Misty Rain Tower, its true founder. Using the guise of a spoiled young master as cover, he manipulates the winds and clouds and plots ac 868.8kReads9.6Score66.1kShelves

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    A very classic plot-driven story, worth checking out if you enjoy this genre.

17. 17 文 Wenshu 文枢 Burnt to Ashes, Still Kind燃烬纯良Eastern Fantasy285k WordsOngoing The Great Yong Dynasty's path of literary cultivation has been severed for three hundred years. Shen Yan conceals his talents among piles of ancient books, secretly cultivating martial arts with his Chaos Literary Bone. While the scions of noble clans scramble for inscriptions, he has already deciphered ancient texts. When powerful enemies come after him, he wields his brush as a sword and words as armor. Watch as this unassuming youth restores the literary legacy, takes command of the martial w —Reads—Score—Shelves
18. 18 幻 A Cultivator of Illusions, and Everyone Says I'm Sick 幻者修仙，都说我有病 Flying Fish No. 1010号飞鱼Eastern Fantasy326k WordsCompleted Eerie cultivation + multiple female leads + transmigration + wild imagination, with no System. Is this a different world, or a bizarre Heavenly Dao? Is it an illusion or reality? Will he become an immortal, a Buddha, or a demon? Wang An has no choice. They say it's all fake, but Wang An knows it's all real. They all say he's sick and needs treatment, and that he needs to be treated right away... “I'm not sick. I'm really not sick...” Wang An, who has schizophrenia and polio, moves between realit 8Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Which world is the real one?

19. 19 夏 Xia Lu’s Fifth Book 夏虂的第5本书 Xia Lu夏虂Eastern Fantasy627k WordsCompleted Li Huowang ascends to the Immortal Realm, only to discover that this so-called celestial domain is actually the dream of the Outer God Nyarlathotep. Its towers and palaces are all writhing flesh, and its elders, who look every bit the immortal sages, survive by feeding on the suffering of mortals. When he tries to wake Yang Na from her slumber, Dan Yangzi’s voice erupts in laughter inside his mind: “You fool! She’s the bait that lured you into the dream!” Even more terrifying, every time Li Huow 5Reads—Score—Shelves
20. 20 万EN The First God of Ten Thousand Ages 万古第一神 Feng Qingyang风青阳Eastern Fantasy18.0M WordsOngoing [This Year's Hottest Xuanhuan Power Fantasy] Li Tianming could laugh himself awake just thinking about it. His pets were all legendary Primordial Chaos Behemoths. His family's chicken was the “Eternal Inferno Phoenix,” which fed on the sun. His black cat was the “Primordial Chaos Thunder Demon,” which refined the Myriad Worlds with thunder. Even the cockroach in his home was the “Myriad Worlds Immortal Beast,” with a trillion undying clones... From then on, he commanded ten Primordial Chaos Behe 20.8kReads9.1Score939Shelves

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    Fantasy thriller where the enemy doesn't lose their intelligence.

21. 21 玄 Xuantian Demon Emperor 玄天魔帝 Writing Across the World执笔天涯Eastern Fantasy7.3M WordsCompleted Immortal inheritances endure across the land, passed down through the ages. The Immortal Dao shall flourish forever! This is a land that buries countless inheritances of the Immortal Dao, where one honors the legacy of immortals and rules over the earth. The Ancient Spirit Immortal Hall travels through the void, undying and indestructible, seeking the eternal shore. A Golden Immortal Coffin lies buried in the depths of a death realm, covered in the dust of time as it awaits the fated one who wil 1.5kReads7.8Score152Shelves
22. 22 长 Chang'an Forensic Doctor: Using Bones as Evidence to Save the True Dragon 长安法医：以骨为证救真龙 Yu Feier宇菲迩Mystery1.0M WordsCompleted Ling Yue, a modern forensic examiner, transmigrates to Chang’an with the Mysterious Bone Pendant. Using his autopsy skills, he cracks a witchcraft case and helps Li Shimin survive the Xuanwu Gate Incident, only to discover modern symbols appearing on the pendant. They are somehow connected to the mystery of the cursed egg that caused his grandfather’s sudden death, and share the same origins as a fragment belonging to the grandfather of Su Qinghuan, who specializes in toxicology. Unlike an ordi 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Combining modern forensic techniques, the author travels back in time to three months before the Xuanwu Gate Incident while examining a Tang Dynasty female corpse. Through close collaboration between forensic autopsy and poison testing techniques from southern Xinjiang, the unsolved case is brought to light by the corpse, helping Prince Qin, Li Shimin, protect the safety of the people of Chang'an and gradually dismantle the dark forces within the Eastern Palace.

23. 23 我 I Watch the World from the Azure Heavens, Smiling as Emperors Rise and Fall 我于青冥观世间，笑看诸帝主沉浮 Silly Silver呆瓜银Eastern Fantasy1.9M WordsCompleted [Ensemble cast + longevity + great emperors + sacred and divine physiques + double pupils, and more] The world cultivates the Great Dao, walks the road to emperorhood, seeks the Azure Beyond, and pursues immortality. Yet few know my name. They all call me the Lord of the Azure Beyond. My name is Zhou Tian, an immortal who watches from the sidelines. … The ancient beginning of the fully matured Saint Spirit; after a thousand years in hiding, the dragon emerges as an emperor! A single breath of Z 14.4kReads8.8Score843Shelves

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    It looks really good.

24. 24 打EN Cultivating Immortality: My Path to Unrivaled Power 打坐就能涨法力，贫道要无敌 Qian Li Tongfeng千李同风Eastern Fantasy4.0M WordsCompleted [Not a mindless power fantasy] [Crushes every opponent] [From setbacks to triumph] [One explosive breakthrough after another] [The ways of the world] [Rapidly becomes invincible] Under a gloomy sky, demons run rampant and evil spirits abound. Ordinary people struggle to survive under the protection of extraordinary forces. Cultivation sects stand high above the world, Dao Lords look down on the ants with indifference, and the word “immortal” has become the greatest taboo. Young Li Qingyun is an 53.3kReads8.7Score4.8kShelves
25. 25 副 Side Profession Achievement: Unite the Demon Sect, Starting with Logging 副职业成就：一统魔门从伐木开始 Frosty Meow冰霜之喵Eastern Fantasy2.7M WordsCompleted [Side Profession Achievements] + [System] + [Decisive and Ruthless] + [Fresh Premise] + [A Story That Stays with You] From the boost to logging efficiency granted by the [Novice Lumberjack] achievement, to [Chopping Expertise] and [Bane of Wood-Type Creatures] granted by [Lord of the Buried Woods]. From the cooking bonus granted by the [Novice Chef] achievement, to [Butcher’s Skill] and [A Hundred Flavors at Heart] granted by [Emperor of a Hundred Flavors]. From the forging bonus granted by the 21.8kReads8.8Score3kShelves
26. 26 怪 Strange Tales Livestream! 怪谈直播间！ Stone Giant Monster石头巨怪Mystery1.3M WordsCompleted Welcome to the Rules of the Strange. This is a battle of blood and fire, a test of wit and courage. The power of words cannot be resisted, and the eerie rules must not be broken. In a seemingly hopeless situation, find the one correct answer, break free of your constraints, and search for a way to survive. 173.8kReads9.7Score17.6kShelves

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    Suspenseful mystery + fantasy, this night is going to be a sleepless one!

27. 27 师EN My Junior Disciples Are All Overpowered, So I Have to Cheat! 师弟们都是大佬，那我只能开挂了 Rain Falls from South of the City to the West城南有雨落城西Eastern Fantasy1.6M WordsCompleted The second junior brother is the chosen one of the plane. The third junior brother is reborn. The fourth junior brother is an ancient Sword Immortal reincarnated. The junior sister is the future Demon Empress. Everyone from top to bottom is a hidden powerhouse! Ouyang, the eldest senior brother, gives a crooked grin. “Well, then I guess I'll have to use cheats!” 124.5kReads9.4Score12.5kShelves
28. 28 传EN Legend Management Bureau 传说管理局 Pest Control Team Member杀虫队队员Eastern Fantasy1.4M WordsCompleted (No harem, no formulaic plot, no invincibility, no System, no brainless decisions, and no wish fulfillment. Read with caution if any of that bothers you.) Du Yu dies an untimely death right at the beginning of the story. Hoping to secure a better spot in his next life, he takes a job with the Bureau of Legendary Tales. His job is to return to legends that have gone off course and put their plots back on track. He never expected that the first mission assigned to an ordinary mortal like him would 168.1kReads9.6Score21.5kShelves
29. 29 玄EN Fantasy: Starting Blind, I Cultivate with an Erhu 玄幻：开局瞎子，从拉二胡开始 Howling Gale哀嚎的狂风Eastern Fantasy1.7M WordsCompleted (The short drama is now streaming: Fantasy: Beginning with Two Springs Reflect the Moon) [Spending Life + Grinding and Lying Low] "Once a song breaks the heart, where in all the world can one find a kindred soul?" From the start, he transmigrated as a blind man and became a street musician. [Two Springs Reflect the Moon: LV2 (1/10000) Effect: Unblocks qi and blood, opens the meridians, dispels dampness, and warms the body] He is a blind street musician who wipes out an entire gang for 141.6kReads9.6Score14.7kShelves
30. 30 全 I Opened Gu Jars for Everyone's Lifespan, and I Can See the Hints 全民寿命开蛊罐，我能看见提示 Yi Lin忆临Urban2.5M WordsCompleted [Decisive and ruthless], [No female lead], [Gu cultivation] After a cataclysm, Gu jars descended upon the world. Anyone could spend their lifespan to open a jar, obtain all kinds of unusual Gu, and gain immense power. Some were incredibly lucky and drew a Regression Gu, which could turn back time and space. Some drew a Sword Gu and became invincible sword immortals. Others were incredibly unlucky and drew a Death Gu, dying on the spot. This is a world where lifespan and Gu reign supreme. Gu can 66.3kReads8.8Score8.2kShelves

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    It's super interesting and suitable for young people to read.

31. 31 赊 The Divine Son-in-Law Who Sells Knives on Credit 赊刀神婿 Dao Shijiu刀十九Mystery1.3M WordsCompleted When I was born, my grandfather gouged out one of his own eyes! My grandfather is the one they mean when they talk about borrowing a knife from fate and never missing a single fortune-telling. But in doing so, he revealed the secrets of heaven and brought divine retribution upon himself... 266Reads8.1Score—Shelves

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    The infallible pronouncements of the itinerant knife-wielders meet a modern unsolved case. Golden knives and silver scissors vanquish evil spirits, while Bagua seals suppress the netherworld. Every move Wang Shijiu makes is a magnificent performance of magical duels and the revelation of cause and effect, with the setting of divine backlash adding to the tension of a blade hanging overhead.

32. 32 入 After Ten Years in Prison, Who'd Still Risk Their Neck to Help a Stranger? 入狱十年，谁还见义勇为啊 Nine-Flower Evaporated Milk九花淡奶Urban3.1M WordsCompleted He’d done the right thing by standing up for someone, yet the school beauty’s family framed him for murder. After ten years in prison, Cao Kun returned to the night that had changed his fate, carrying with him countless secrets about their crimes. When he saw the school beauty’s mother being dragged into an alley again by three thugs, Cao Kun didn’t pick up a brick this time. He quietly pulled out his phone and started recording. “Madam, I wanted to be a good person too. You forced me into this… 113.5kReads8.9Score11.8kShelves

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    These are all books I enjoy reading, and I'm now sharing them with you all without reservation. If you like them, feel free to read them. A like would be greatly appreciated!

33. 33 穿 I Transmigrated into a Book as the Villain, and Let the Dragon King’s Sister Sleep in My Bed 穿书反派，我让龙王妹妹住被窝 Old Moon旧月Urban3.0M WordsOngoing From the start, he became a rich heir, with a beautiful wife and a CEO older sister... But Xu Mu couldn't bring himself to be happy. He'd become a brainless villain in a novel, one who beat and berated his wife and made the Dragon King's younger sister sleep in a doghouse. When the Dragon King returned, he'd scatter Xu Mu's ashes to the winds. Fortunately, Xu Mu awakened the Justice System and was determined to change his doomed fate. He became a good husband who cherished his wife, and a great 145.3kReads8.0Score16.7kShelves
34. 34 迟 Your Late Affection Is Worth Less Than Grass. I’m Leaving the Family, So Why Are You Crying? 迟来深情比草贱，我叛出家你哭啥 La La Little Pumpkin啦啦小南瓜Urban1.1M WordsCompleted Xu Mo was reborn, back in the Xu family mansion. In her previous life, she was found and brought home, only to be treated unfairly. Her family hated her, and the fake young master framed her, leaving her to die with grievances unavenged. When she opened her eyes again, she decided to leave home and cut ties with her hypocritical family. But to her surprise, the whole family regretted it and begged her to come home, weeping. But affection that comes too late is worth less than grass. This time, s 146.5kReads8.1Score8.9kShelves
35. 35 人 Writing a Diary in the Jie Sect, Tongtian Gets Played for a Fool 人在截教写日记，通天被玩坏了 Rampaging Portuguese Egg Tart暴走的葡式蛋挞Eastern Fantasy2.0M WordsCompleted Ying Yuan woke up one day to find that he had transmigrated to Mount Kunlun in the Primordial World. He had become an evil dragon, formed from the power of wickedness at the dawn of creation. As an innate evil dragon, he was steeped in wickedness and burdened by karma. The Human Religion refused to take him in, the Chan Sect despised him and called for his death, and the Dragon Clan of the Four Seas wanted nothing to do with him. With no other choice, he joined the Jie Sect as an outer sect disc 77.2kReads9.2Score8.4kShelves
36. 36 成 Becoming an Immortal, Starting by Collecting Scrap 成仙，从收废品开始 Li Junbai李君白Eastern Fantasy1.2M WordsCompleted System + Cultivation + Myriad Worlds Battle Lin Chen transmigrates to a cultivation world and finally awakens his golden finger. But he never expected his golden finger to be neither a sign-in System nor a life simulator, but a “junk” recycling System. From then on, Lin Chen starts collecting “junk” in the cultivation world. Expired spirit pills, damaged magic treasures, incomplete techniques: bring it all here! 2.3kReads7.9Score200Shelves
37. 37 离 After My Divorce, I Got Tricked into a Dating Show, and My Ex-Wife Panicked 离婚后，我被坑上恋综，前妻急了 A Chang'an Seeker of Fame and Fortune长安名利客Urban1.4M WordsCompleted [Transmigration + dating reality show + wife-chasing repentance + livestreaming + entertainment industry] “Shen Yu, you have to sign the divorce papers today. I can't just stand by and watch you drag our daughter down with you. You're a hopeless mess, and you don't deserve my precious daughter.” Inside a villa in the Magic City of Huaxia, a middle-aged woman, her face twisted with rage, flung a stack of divorce papers onto the coffee table. A handsome man with exquisitely sculpted features sat 63.7kReads8.1Score6.4kShelves
38. 38 被 The Fake Heir Was Cast Out of the Marquis's Estate, Then Rose to Power Through the Imperial Exams 被赶出侯府假世子靠科举逆袭权臣 Fuyu Ya浮玉呀Historical1.1M WordsCompleted Chen Yan worked himself to the bone as an office drone. After finally paying off his mortgage and car loan, he had 400,000 yuan in savings and was ready to lie flat in a small county town. Little did he know that disaster can strike at any moment. He transmigrated! The good news: he was still a man in this life, so he wouldn't have to experience period pain. He was born into a wealthy marquis's household, surrounded by fine clothes, delicious food, and his family's boundless affection. The bad n 53kReads8.6Score2.1kShelves
39. 39 毕 Before Graduation, the Pure and Innocent Campus Beauty Got Pregnant with My Twins 毕业前，清纯校花为我怀了龙凤胎 Dashan Shanshan大山山山Urban1.0M WordsCompleted Two months ago, just before graduation, Lin Xuan got drunk and unexpectedly spent the night with Jinghai University’s pure-hearted campus belle. Two months later, at Jinghai People’s Hospital, Li Mengyao wept bitterly: “You took advantage of me. This child... it’s yours!” Lin Xuan stared in shock! I’m a dad now?! “Ding! The God-Tier Dad System is connecting!” “Congratulations, Host! You’ve activated the God-Tier Dad System!” “No need to doubt it. The child before you is your handiwork! And it’s 22.2kReads9.0Score2.4kShelves
40. 40 1 1987: No Sleep Tonight 1987：今夜不眠 Fully Equipped RV房车齐全Urban2.8M WordsCompleted “Mom, is his head stuck in a door or something? Maybe we should take him to the hospital?” When Lu Hao wakes up, he discovers that he has been reborn, back in 1987, when he had nothing to his name. Behind him stands a beautiful woman in her early twenties, her face streaked with tears and her body covered in scars. Beside her is a little girl, staring at him with wide, caring eyes. 43.6kReads9.0Score4.5kShelves
41. 41 签 Sign-In: From the Family's Rebellious Son to the All-Around Heavenly King 签到：从家中逆子到全能天王 Honey-Glazed Roasted Sweet Potato蜜汁烤红薯Urban1.1M WordsCompleted [Classic Power Fantasy] [Explosive Action] [All-Rounder] He gains a new skill every day through sign-in. And so history’s greatest musician, painter, sports legend, scientist, and more begin to emerge. A story of someone gradually becoming downright superhuman begins. 30.1kReads9.0Score2.7kShelves
42. 42 揭 Uncovering the Truth Behind My Husband's Death 揭开丈夫死亡真相 Post-00s Daring to Enter the Novel World00后勇闯小说界Mystery195k WordsOngoing My name is Nuoyan, and I'm a forensic doctor. When I took on the strange case of a female teacher who had fallen to her death, I found a wedding ring in her stomach. Engraved inside were the words: "To my eternal love." The forensics department told me the ring had been found at the scene of my husband's fatal car accident three years ago. That day, another ring was found beside his body, engraved inside with: "To my one and only Nuoyan." Now the security footage shows my husband appearing in a —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Super good fantasy suspense mystery novel

43. 43 7 Bureau 749 Wants Me to Catch Demons, and You’re Taking Over My Temple? 749局请我捉妖，你占我道观？ Big White Rice大白米Urban2.3M WordsOngoing A great demon in the Magic City underwent a tribulation in the middle of a busy street. Tens of thousands of people witnessed it and filmed the event, sending shockwaves around the globe! The entire 749 Bureau mobilized to deal with the demon, but failed to defeat it. In the end, the relevant authorities decided to summon Li Penghao, the only direct disciple of the peerless legend Chen Zixuan! Li Penghao spent five whole years hunting down the demon. After destroying it, he returned to his Taois 5.4kReads8.1Score317Shelves
44. 44 仙 Immortal Martial Emperor 仙武帝尊 Six Realms, Three Paths六界三道Eastern Fantasy9.4M WordsCompleted Nine thousand years ago, the Immortal Martial Emperor led a million divine generals into the ancient primordial wilderness. Not one of them returned, and only a wisp of true fire remained in the world. Nine thousand years later, Ye Chen, a discarded disciple, was driven from his sect and left with nowhere to go. By a twist of fate, he came into possession of the true fire and set foot on the path of immortal martial cultivation once more. This is a world where gods, demons, immortals, and Buddha 60.5kReads9.1Score14.3kShelves

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    Only with imagination can one have spiritual sustenance.

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