The Best Novel Ever 最棒的一本小说

1. 1 宦 The Official's Path Through the Seas of Bureaucracy 宦海官途 Flirtatious Second Brother风流小二Urban6.5M WordsOngoing Amid the struggles of the workplace and the ways of the world, he holds fast to his sincerity and principles. Through trials and hardships, he handles each matter with calm and steadily moves forward, finding himself through the passage of time and taking each step along the road with care. 500.7kReads9.4Score20.7k14d adds

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   The real-life example is worth learning from.

2. 2 荒 King of the Wilderness 荒野之王 Continue Writing Spring and Autumn续写春秋Urban2.0M WordsCompleted On the deserted National Highway 318, a beautiful young woman flagged down Cang Yunfeng’s car. Any seasoned driver who regularly traveled through Tibet would know what was going on... 97.5kReads9.5Score9.2k14d adds
3. 3 古 Romance in the Ancient Village 古寨情缘 Jiangnan Talent江南才子Urban3.6M WordsCompleted The new book, The Number One Secret in Officialdom: Sent Straight to the Asylum from the Start, is now available. Your support is welcome! When someone bullies his sister-in-law, Wang Ye steps in without hesitation, kills a man, and ends up in prison. There, he unexpectedly acquires peerless mystical arts and learns that in his previous life he was the True Dragon Emperor of another world, his sister-in-law was a tiger spirit, and his childhood friend and sidekick was a little white rabbit spiri 21kReads9.0Score1.9k14d adds
4. 4 绝 The Secret Squad 绝密战队 Could It Be the Milky Way疑是银河Urban1.9M WordsCompleted No heroine, no System, no cheat powers. The male lead has none of the usual advantages. He’s young at first and the darling of the unit, then grows up to become the unit’s boss… or its dad? Ah, whatever! The point is, he’s an absolute force to be reckoned with. At the age of six, Yu Zhiming enters the new-recruit training camp of the 15th Unit. There, he learns the meaning of faith and makes many comrades, but his identity prevents him from joining the military. So he can only join the country 45.4kReads9.3Score5.4k14d adds
5. 5 荒 Two Wolves in the Wilderness 荒野双狼 Continue Writing Spring and Autumn续写春秋Urban1.2M WordsCompleted A prequel to King of the Wilderness, and the first installment in the Wilderness series. Yu Zekai’s days in northern Myanmar... Half of it is true and half is fictional. Take your time reading, and you won’t be disappointed. 37.3kReads9.1Score4.5k14d adds
6. 6 谍 The Little Spy's Rise to Power 谍战小特务的逆袭 Winter Isn't Hot冬天不热Urban2.8M WordsCompleted He is the lowest-ranking undercover agent in the Military Statistics Bureau, yet he can spot Japanese spies in a vast crowd. He is also an expert operative, infiltrating enemy-occupied territory to assassinate traitors who sell out their country and vanish without a trace. Because: “Scanning Eye” in operation... 184.3kReads9.5Score20.1k14d adds

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   A very good spy novel

7. 7 天 Fish of the World 天下游鱼 Happy Acorn开心橡果Eastern Fantasy7.5M WordsCompleted By the Canglan River, a young man wears a straw raincoat and bamboo hat, holding wine in one hand and a fishing rod in the other. His heart has no place in the world, yet he finds himself in the jianghu... I come from a place beyond knowing. I want to see this world, just as unknown to me... 92.1kReads9.0Score8.9k14d adds
8. 8 开 Suspended from the Start? I Join the Discipline Inspection Team Instead 开局停职？我转投纪委调查组 Second Master Jiangmen江门二爷Urban7.6M WordsOngoing His superior was under investigation, his girlfriend was cheating on him, and after being targeted by office rivals, he was forced onto leave. Yang Dong hit rock bottom from the start, never imagining that a phone call would change the course of his life. He was seconded to the Discipline Inspection Commission's investigation team to save his superior, only to inadvertently trigger a massive storm. Yang Dong had this to say: "No need to panic. I'll have a cigarette and calm down first!" (No hare 529.8kReads9.3Score28.7k14d adds
9. 9 大 Great Tang: Li Shimin Kidnapped Me to Be His Grandson from the Start 大唐：开局被李世民拐去当孙子 Redder Than Fire红胜火Historical1.1M WordsCompleted In the eighteenth year of the Zhenguan era, Li Jue, who transmigrated into the son of Li Chengqian, the disgraced Crown Prince, secretly escapes from Qianzhou and returns to the Chang’an he has always dreamed of. But as Li Jue strolls along the bustling Zhuque Avenue, he suddenly bumps into an old man. From then on, the old man sticks to him every day, teaching him to ride horses one moment and shoot arrows the next. He’s always making grand promises, too, saying he’ll leave his family fortune t 1.6kReads8.4Score28514d adds
10. 10 喜 Joy in the Tang Dynasty 喜唐 Weiwei's Wei微微的薇Historical3.6M WordsCompleted Bright and glorious is the Tang, favored by Heaven to rule the myriad lands. Our founding ancestors answered Heaven’s call, and the four imperial clans followed its ways. Heaven granted us boundless blessings, and our clans share a common virtue. Our descendants carry on the legacy, offering sacrifices to the gods and matching the Pole Star. What did it really mean for all nations to pay tribute? Was it about uncritically worshipping foreign languages, or going abroad and being treated as honore 121.1kReads9.4Score12.7k14d adds
11. 11 斩 Dragon Slayer 斩龙 The Real Gold Yuanbao金元宝本尊Urban3.6M WordsCompleted At the end of science lies theology, At the end of theology lies geography. Feng shui was never superstition. Geography is! Believe in science! Reject superstition! 6.7kReads8.8Score71014d adds
12. 12 金 Jinsheng Building 金生大厦 Passing Through Jiangbei路过江北Urban90k WordsCompleted [Reborn] [System] [Comedy] [Comeback] [Multiple Heroines] The story of a security guard at Jinsheng Tower and four beautiful residents. Down on his luck in middle age, Chen Mo is kicked out by his wife with nothing to his name and ends up working as a security guard at Jinsheng Tower. On his first day, an elevator malfunction somehow causes him to transmigrate to a parallel world, where he’s back to the age of 23 and activates the “Spend to Extend Your Life, Get Cash Back System.” No money means —Reads—Score—14d adds
13. 13 系 System Agent: Code Name Mo 系统特工，代号默 Passing Through Jiangbei路过江北Urban149k WordsCompleted Chen Mo, a "System agent" with the Huaxia Intelligence Bureau, has the quantum chip "Qian" implanted in his brain. It can connect to the global satellite network and control electronic devices and weapons. It can also switch between attack and defense modes, along with many other super abilities that have yet to be unlocked. Eight months ago, an accident during a mission left Chen Mo with amnesia and stripped him of his "System" abilities. He ended up in Heng City, Sakura Country, where a kindhe 202Reads—Score—14d adds
14. 14 草 The Outlaw Kingpin 草莽枭雄 Hot Pot in the Lotus Pond荷塘火锅Urban1.1M WordsCompleted The bustling city is noisy and cold! Its layers of steel-and-concrete buildings loom like bloodless beasts, devouring people’s family bonds and conscience... Born among the rough and rowdy, he finds himself in this merciless world, where humanity has been extinguished. He fears nothing! He lives by settling scores and embracing his passions, bold and free. Amid flashing blades and fierce passions, he reveals the mettle of a true kingpin! When an ordinary man flies into a rage, blood will spill t 601Reads8.5Score—14d adds
15. 15 蝉 Cicadas Sing as the Sun Sets in the West 蝉声且送阳西 Rain Falls, Bamboo Turns Cold雨落竹冷Eastern Fantasy2.6M WordsCompleted [Wuxia + swordsmanship + political intrigue + scheming protagonist + comedy + multiple leads] The world’s great currents form a chessboard, and all living beings are its pieces. One player commands the black pieces, another the white. One person has double pupils and looks down coldly on mortal life, overturning heaven and earth with a single gesture. Another is refined and graceful, laying schemes one after another, each linked to the next. Another, though only at the second rank, takes one ste 7.4kReads9.3Score73714d adds

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    1. Having traversed countless mountains and rivers, and admired the clouds and rosy hues beyond the mist, I chuckled to myself in the cool of the night, as the setting sun lingered deep in the forest. A small bridge stood alone with an old willow, and a gentle stream entwined with moss. How many seasons have the wild geese returned, and the cicadas' song bid farewell to the setting sun? The cicadas' chirping swept across the old alleyways and rooftops, the afterglow of the setting sun spilled across the mottled windowsills. "The Cicadas' Song Bids Farewell to the Setting Sun" weaves a tapestry of time with delicate strokes, concealing youthful farewells, nostalgia for one's homeland, and the sedimentation of years within the cicada's song and the twilight. The words, like an evening breeze carrying the fragrance of osmanthus, gently brushed against memories of old friends and events—laughter under the locust tree, footprints on the field ridges, whispered words under the eaves. As the cicada's song faded and the sun set, it sketched those tender yet regretful moments in life. It possesses both the clarity and transparency of youth literature and the profound warmth of rural narratives, perfect for reading on a quiet afternoon or a tipsy twilight, allowing one to salvage fragments of their own time between the lines. 2. The Vermilion Bird's wings spread, piercing the ancient night; its fiery plumage, carrying millennia-old secrets, falls to earth—"The Vermilion Bird's Cry" is a grand epic of destiny and struggle, built upon mythology and imbued with spirit. The ancient mythical beast, the Vermilion Bird, awakens in a chaotic world, shattering the shackles of darkness with its crimson divine power. The protagonists navigate the power struggles between gods and demons, unraveling intricate schemes and experiencing both the exhilarating battles where "feathers burn the sky to break through countless formations" and the unwavering steadfastness of "using the heart as a lamp to illuminate the long night." The writing, sharp as if tempered by fire, combines strength and delicacy; the gods and demons are imbued with life, and the power struggles conceal warmth. From the ancient secrets of the Kunlun Mountains to the undercurrents of the human court, every plot point holds twists and profound meanings. It not only delves into the core of the Vermilion Bird's symbolism of protection and rebirth in traditional culture, but also unlocks a new dimension of mythological narrative with novel settings. It ignites the heart with its passionate moments and touches the soul with its tender moments. It is suitable for readers who prefer ancient fantasy, hardcore political intrigue and profound themes of destiny. Once you open it, you will fall into this oriental fantasy feast that combines a grand scale with emotional warmth.

16. 16 朱 The Vermilion Bird Calls 朱雀鸣 Pickled Millet Chilies泡小米椒Eastern Fantasy3.2M WordsCompleted This is an irreverent fantasy cultivation novel. Readers used to traditional cultivation stories may find it a little jarring. But if you're just as irreverent, then you're in the right place. This book is all about having fun. 20.4kReads8.9Score2.4k14d adds
17. 17 那 The Scenic Spots He Takes People To Are Archaeological Sites 那货带去的景区能考古 The One Who Holds the Brush执笔之人Urban1.5M WordsCompleted [Published and available to buy everywhere online, published under the title A Planar Travel Agency] [Changing history's regrets + patriotic spirit] Jiang Ye inherits a travel agency on the verge of bankruptcy and becomes a tour guide. But the attractions he takes his tourists to are anything but ordinary. Other guides take people to scenic, officially rated 4A and 5A attractions. The places Jiang Ye visits are either the Qin Dynasty two thousand years ago, the Great Ming Dynasty five hundred ye 65.5kReads9.0Score7.9k14d adds

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    Orphaned at the start, Jiang Ye thought he'd been given the worst possible script. Until the [Interdimensional Tourism System] bound him, making him the only ticket seller across countless worlds! "Hey everyone, wanna go to the Northern Song Dynasty to experience the Qingming Scroll firsthand? Want to drink with Li Bai in the Tang Dynasty?" The livestream was initially filled with mockery: "Nice special effects, another money-grubbing idiot!" Then, the first "one-way ticket to the Ming Dynasty" was sold, and the buyer vanished on the spot, causing an uproar online! From then on, the world's richest people went crazy for him—a Middle Eastern oil tycoon spent billions for the coordinates of a magical world, and a Silicon Valley mogul staked his entire fortune for an interstellar ticket! And when a special national department knocked on his door, Jiang Ye smiled: "Don't rush, next stop… selling invitations to the Peach Banquet."

18. 18 神 The Chronicles of Shenwu: A Mortal's Path to Immortality 神武纪凡人修仙录 Crazy Little Turtle疯狂的小龟Eastern Fantasy493k WordsCompleted My new work is out! You’re welcome to read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you’ll enjoy it. Your support motivates me to write, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well. The Shenwu Continent reveres martial arts, honors immortals, and respects strength above all. When Zhang Yuan was one year old, his father stepped on an herb-gathering expedition and vanished. At fourteen, he lost his mother, and he and a big black dog became brothers bound by the same fate! That same year, he sat on a stone and 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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19. 19 魂 Transmigrated to 1960: The God-Tier System Activates 魂穿60，神级系统启动 Crazy Little Turtle疯狂的小龟Urban509k WordsCompleted In a dilapidated house, on a rotten bed, Wang Hu was on the verge of dying from hunger in 1960! In 3085, Ah Hu the Fist King could unleash two tons of force with a single punch, smashing his opponents' skulls. He was the undefeated king of the world's underground boxing circuit! But then his vision suddenly blurred and his body began to sway. He staggered backward a few steps, toppled over, and that was the end of his career. An examination showed that he had trained for a full ten hours. Pushin —Reads—Score—14d adds
20. 20 修 The Immortal Cultivation Saga: The Dao Seed 修仙风云录，之道种 Crazy Little Turtle疯狂的小龟Eastern Fantasy353k WordsCompleted On the Divine Land Continent, people take pride in cultivating immortality and martial arts, and strength is everything. Lin Fan, the six-year-old eldest legitimate son, had parents who were the clan leaders. They vanished while carrying out a clan mission, their fate unknown. His clansmen framed him and threw him from a cliff thousands of feet high. At the bottom, he encountered a little black ant who shared his fate. The boy and the insect supported each other through trials of fire and steel 2Reads—Score—14d adds
21. 21 大 The Great Emperor's Soul: Ginseng Opens the Path to Immortality 大帝之魂，人参开启修仙之路 Crazy Little Turtle疯狂的小龟Urban1.3M WordsCompleted My new work is out! You’re welcome to read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you’ll enjoy it. Your support motivates me to write, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! The Great Emperor Zhang Hao fought the Demon Venerable Motian, the Demon Beast Ancestor Zhantian, the Angel Clan Chief Fandelu, and the Dark Elf Clan Ancestor Guli for nine days and nights. They lured him into the God-Burying Forbidden Land and detonated their innate treasures: the Demon Heaven Pearl, the Demon God Sword, the Ang —Reads—Score—14d adds
22. 22 柳 Liu Ling'er 柳灵儿 Crazy Little Turtle疯狂的小龟Urban910k WordsCompleted The innate cloud-dragon Dao scripture rises upward, standing level with righteous qi, established in the Great Clarity, supporting the righteous path and following the middle way. The six jia stir at the source; beyond the nine heavens, form transcends form. Blessings extend to one’s descendants; first, one must treasure oneself, then reach the utmost heights of the Human Emperor. People revere longevity; after long years, one attains the Dao. Long and enduring purity opens this true verse, join 3Reads—Score—14d adds
23. 23 通 The Secret Record of Heaven's Path 通天密禄 Crazy Little Turtle疯狂的小龟Urban368k WordsCompleted Zhang Sen, the Venerable of the Nine Realms, crushed the living beings of countless realms beneath his power. Even the dark beings beyond the galaxies dared not defy his imperial might! They hated Zhang Sen, the Venerable of the Nine Realms, and called him the Dog Emperor. Anyone who provoked him would suffer a fate worse than death. He always repaid every slight! A hundred trillion living beings of my Heavenly Demon Dark Clan died at the hands of the Dog Emperor! At least my soul wasn’t complet 2Reads—Score—14d adds

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