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1. 151 系 The System Arrives, and I Become Invincible and Filthy Rich 系统降临，我无敌加财富自由了 Mo Shuolesuan莫说了算Urban388k WordsCompleted A new story is here! Come read my work on Tomato Novel. I hope you’ll enjoy it. Your support inspires me to write, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! 518Reads—Score—14d adds
2. 152 八 An Eight-Year-Old Immortal Treasure Comes Down the Mountain, and I Drive the Entire Cultivation World Crazy 八岁仙宝下山，全修仙界被我整破防了 Mo Shuolesuan莫说了算Female-Channel Fanfiction17k WordsCompleted An eight-year-old immortal treasure descends from the mountain, and I throw the entire cultivation world into chaos. 6Reads—Score—14d adds
3. 153 全 The Whole Sect Calls Me Useless, but My Senior Sister Has My Back 全宗笑我废材，惟有师姐护我全场 Mo Shuolesuan莫说了算38k WordsCompleted The whole sect laughs at me for being useless, and only my senior sister stands up for me. 30Reads—Score—14d adds
4. 154 侯 Marquis, Stop Pretending! Your Wife Wins the Capital's Affection by Doing Nothing 侯爷别装了！夫人靠摆烂宠冠京华 Mo Shuolesuan莫说了算29k WordsCompleted Marquis, stop pretending! Your wife has charmed all of the capital by slacking off. 17Reads—Score—14d adds
5. 155 大 A Tech Genius from the Mountains Builds Cutting-Edge Technology by Hand from Scrap 大山里的科技天才，手搓废品搞出黑科技 Mo Shuolesuan莫说了算26k WordsCompleted A tech genius from the mountains builds cutting-edge tech by hand out of scrap 16Reads—Score—14d adds
6. 156 婚 In the Third Year of Marriage, I Dismantled My Perfect Marriage 婚后第三年，我拆了我的完美婚姻 Mo Shuolesuan莫说了算Marriage & Romance15k WordsCompleted In the third year of our marriage, I dismantled my perfect marriage 10Reads—Score—14d adds
7. 157 四 Four Years of a Marriage in Name Only: The Grievances We Dared Not Speak Of 四年空婚，我们都藏着不敢说的委屈 Mo Shuolesuan莫说了算Marriage & Romance15k WordsCompleted Four years in a loveless marriage, and we both hid our unspoken grievances 9Reads—Score—14d adds
8. 158 我 I Have an Immortal Mountain in the Countryside 我在乡下有座仙山 Brewing a Pot of Big Red Robe Tea泡杯大红袍Urban2.0M WordsCompleted [Urban cultivation + rural underdog comeback + thrilling wish fulfillment] Zhang Wei, a poor young man from the depths of the mountains, was patient and devoted to his parents from childhood. But on his third-year college birthday, a rich classmate set him up and beat him to death. He thought his life had ended, but a gray stone slab that gathered souls, hidden in a cave in the backyard vegetable garden of his family home, pulled him back from the morgue. It also unexpectedly unlocked a vast tro 10.3kReads8.7Score1k14d adds

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   Who understands this?! Two novels about immortal cultivation: one features a young man who returns from misfortune and slowly rises to power using his backyard immortal mountain; the other starts with unlocking a god-slaying game, where he ruthlessly sweeps his way through. [Sparrow's Masterpiece][Sparrow's Masterpiece] 👍👍👍

9. 159 别 Stop Training, You Cultivate Immortality Slower Than I Level Up by Killing Monsters 别练了，你修仙没我杀怪升级快 Brewing a Pot of Big Red Robe Tea泡杯大红袍Eastern Fantasy807k WordsOngoing From the start, a broken body. The ultimate slash slays a god! Every level you break through is a prelude to the Heavenly Dao trembling! Chen Baxian, a man from Earth, has his soul transported to another world, only to become a dying ant at the second level of Qi Refining. His skull is shattered, his spine broken, and as he teeters on the brink of death... “Ding! Game System activated!” Slay demons in the Green Bamboo Snake Valley, smash crocodiles in the Rotbone Marsh! Every battle can turn the 5kReads9.2Score55614d adds
10. 160 千 The Legendary Han Xin, the Greatest General of All Time 千古第一将韩信之千古传奇 Wuchuan Hua无船滑Eastern Fantasy439k WordsCompleted Han Xin was born a beggar, so where did he learn his astonishing military strategies? Where did he master such superb swordsmanship? How did he win every battle without a single defeat? Why were his victories so decisive, with large-scale clashes against his opponents so rare? How were his battlefield instincts and judgments so precise? This book recounts every one of Han Xin’s legendary exploits in detail. 3.9kReads8.4Score35314d adds

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    The plot is full of twists and turns, and Han Xin truly lives up to his reputation as a military genius. The book skillfully blends history, legend, and fantasy in its depiction of Han Xin's legendary rise to power, with a particularly brilliant portrayal of the art of war. Han Xin's legendary life ends because of his loved ones, revealing the depths of human nature.

11. 161 快 The Deliveryman's Strange Life 快递员的奇异人生 Super Warp Drive超级曲速引擎Urban1.3M WordsCompleted After overcoming one obstacle after another, they face the end of the Earth. The successive sacrifices of his friends crush the last glimmer of hope. Can a trace of humanity, lingering deep in his soul, bring the hero back and protect the ark as it sails into the vast universe? We’ll wait and see. 343Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The deployment process was not without its challenges. The resonators needed to be deployed with absolute secrecy, operating under the guise of meteorological research or geological monitoring, while still carefully avoiding surveillance by potential deep-sea divers. Activation of each resonator required extreme caution, with frequency adjustments made gradually to avoid any adverse effects on the local environment and residents.

12. 162 D DC: Still Force, Stillness DC：静止力止静 Naturally Simpleminded憨的自然Anime Fanfiction390k WordsOngoing No female lead, no System, and not a mindless wish-fulfillment story. There’s no golden opening trilogy and no forced, bizarre hook. This is a slow-paced DC fanfic. The story is grounded in the tone of the original DC comics, focusing on its characters and worldbuilding while following the main timeline of the comics. The pacing is gentle, making it a good fit for readers who are willing to settle in and savor the story. If you prefer stories with intense conflict from the start and fast-paced, 3.9kReads7.5Score26914d adds

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    DC's new book. An American crime fiction series.

13. 163 解 Dissociator: Financial Bullets 解离者：金融子弹 Naturally Simpleminded憨的自然Mystery167k WordsCompleted Rick takes on a covert chain of missions spanning three continents: assassinate the key figures in charge of five ports. At the same time, he uses the hedge fund behind his client to make a killing, sending his personal wealth skyrocketing. Danger follows close behind. Britain’s MI5 and Interpol trace the clues back to Rick, reopening last year’s unsolved assassination cases and quietly closing their international dragnet around him. The unlikely alliance between assassination and capital stirs 259Reads—Score—14d adds
14. 164 解 Dissociators: The Chronicles of Saint Judas Island 解离者：圣犹大岛纪事 Naturally Simpleminded憨的自然Mystery203k WordsCompleted On the picturesque island of St. Judas, a series of locked-room mysteries and cunning murders unfold. The person who comes to solve them is a professional assassin. He understands killing and strategy, using a killer's instincts to unravel one impossible crime after another. Beneath the sunlit island, lies, old grudges, and conspiracies steadily rise to the surface. With classic locked-room mysteries at its heart, an immersive deserted-island atmosphere, and four linked cases, the story asks at 87Reads—Score—14d adds
15. 165 解 The Dissociator: The Canary Heist 解离者：金丝雀大劫案 Naturally Simpleminded憨的自然Mystery119k WordsCompleted This series focuses on a heist of the century. What seemed like an ordinary day at Collingwood Global Investment Bank is shattered when a gang of armed robbers breaks in. They force the bank employees to follow their orders. In the aftermath, a chief inspector caught in a dilemma races against time, vowing to discover who stole the £3.9 billion and why. 68Reads—Score—14d adds
16. 166 复 The Revenge Concerto 复仇协奏曲 Naturally Simpleminded憨的自然Mystery272k WordsCompleted No formulaic power fantasies! A worldbuilding-driven, realistic mystery where evidence is just the final nail in the procedural coffin. The first book in the Dissociator series. This is a story about a killer! A killer and a detective, willing to do the dirty work. Dissociation is a symptom of detachment following trauma. It is commonly associated with PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) or dissociative disorders. The mind dissociates from pain; the body breaks free from the dust. The Ame 414Reads—Score10114d adds
17. 167 解 The Dissociator: The Extravagant Prisoner and the Underground Howl 解离者：奢囚与地下啸 Naturally Simpleminded憨的自然Mystery160k WordsCompleted New York is split between day and night, two worlds at odds. Hired by a wealthy family to rescue their kidnapped heir, hitman Rick uncovers a sprawling conspiracy. Meanwhile, Roy, a subway veteran worn down by corporate exploitation, launches a fierce rebellion in the underground tunnels. There are no crime investigations or justice here, only struggles for profit and settling scores under a code of gray rules. The victors are free to rewrite the truth. Desire and the cruelty of class are laid b 85Reads—Score—14d adds
18. 168 解 The Disintegrator: A World of Black and Gray 解离者：黑灰世界 Naturally Simpleminded憨的自然Urban138k WordsCompleted Rick accidentally plunges into the dark abyss of an international drug cartel's deals, confronting the tangled connections between drug crimes and gang forces and witnessing countless bloody battles. Through one man's eyes, the story depicts a gripping, dark struggle for power, steeped in money and murder. 58Reads—Score—14d adds
19. 169 解 Dissolver: Assassination 解离者：刺杀 Naturally Simpleminded憨的自然Urban159k WordsCompleted With the election approaching, the political landscape is shrouded in uncertainty. Acting on a secret assignment, Rick navigates official cover-ups, power struggles, and layers of deception. Following the faintest clues, he carefully pieces together the truth and hunts down the mysterious mastermind lurking behind it all. He quietly snuffs out a deadly crisis capable of changing the balance of power before it can take root. 101Reads—Score—14d adds
20. 170 解 Dissolver: Incoming Missile 解离者：导弹袭来 Naturally Simpleminded憨的自然Urban156k WordsCompleted Rick, the hard-bitten killer from the series, returns once more. His close friend is brutally murdered, and the trail leads to a major missile trafficking case deliberately kept under wraps. To avenge his brother, Rick ventures alone into the heart of the conspiracy. As he presses forward through a perilous investigation, he finally slays his enemy with decisive force and successfully averts a missile crisis threatening the United States. 129Reads—Score—14d adds
21. 171 解 The Dissociator: A Black Comedy of Errors 解离者：黑色幽默大事件 Naturally Simpleminded憨的自然Mystery165k WordsCompleted No formulaic power fantasies! Worldbuilding-driven, realist mystery, where evidence is just the final nail needed to make things official. The second installment in the Dissociator series. This is a story about a killer! A killer and a detective, willing to get their hands dirty. Dissociation is a symptom of detachment following trauma. It is commonly associated with PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) or dissociative disorders. The mind breaks free from pain, the body escapes the dust of 100Reads—Score—14d adds
22. 172 奇 A Strange Haha 奇怪的哈哈 Little Zuo Is at a Loss没招的小左Two Female Leads275k WordsOngoing In Wuyun Country, there’s this strange girl who’s always running into bizarre things in her everyday life. Yet in every one of these strange encounters, she somehow meets someone who loves her beyond measure. Isn’t that strange? 136Reads—Score—14d adds

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23. 173 从 Taking Control of the World, Starting with the Patrol Office 从巡检司开始掌控天下 I Am Wang Shisan在下王十三Eastern Fantasy2.2M WordsCompleted The protagonist, Wang Shisan, is a low-ranking ninth-grade patrol officer in the Yuwo Patrol Office of Luzhou. From the government offices to the martial world, he uses his blade and his wits to break through deadlocks, unite forces, and climb step by step. In the end, he overthrows the decaying imperial regime and ascends the throne. Ruling the world is not his final goal. Leading his loyal and valiant followers, he conquers the globe and puts an end to war through war, until the Dragon Banner 250Reads8.6Score—14d adds
24. 174 都 The King of Immortals in the City 都市仙王之王 I Am Wang Shisan在下王十三Urban1.7M WordsCompleted When Feng Xiaolou was twenty, his parents mysteriously disappeared, leaving him only an oral account of his family's past. The once illustrious Feng clan, a family of cultivators, now had no one but him left to fend for himself. Forced to drop out of school to make ends meet, he scraped by doing odd jobs in Jiangcheng. Starting with the Yin-Yang Mirror, he began his journey from ordinary mortal to peak powerhouse. Guided by the mirror, he took control of Jiangcheng's economic lifelines and estab 39Reads8.8Score—14d adds
25. 175 斩 The Kill Line: I Slay Gods in America 斩杀线之我在美利坚斩神 I Am Wang Shisan在下王十三Urban424k WordsCompleted Overnight, Bai Yu loses everything, from Beverly Hills to the hell of Epstein's island. His bank accounts are frozen, the IRS comes knocking, and he is put under surveillance, all because he witnessed the darkest secrets of the powerful. When the law becomes a tool for the hunt, the Chinese have only one choice: blood for blood. This is a life-or-death escape that tears the American Dream apart. In America, when you're below the kill line, you either become prey or become the one who slays gods. 18Reads—Score—14d adds
26. 176 考 I Passed the Civil Service Exam and Got a Government Job in the Underworld 考公上岸，我进了阴界编制 I Am Wang Shisan在下王十三Urban224k WordsCompleted Si Yan ranked in the city's top ten on the written exam and answered every interview question with ease. He thought he was a shoo-in for a key department at the municipal bureau. Then a reassignment notice dumped him in the Civil Affairs Bureau's most obscure department: Folk Customs Affairs Coordination. A dilapidated little building, crumbling walls, and a department head whose idea of work was steeping goji berries and reading the newspaper. Si Yan thought: A cushy government post, a perfect 94Reads—Score—14d adds
27. 177 末 Apocalypse: Unbeatable at Home, I Rule Thanks to the System 末世：宅家无敌，我靠系统成霸主 I Am Wang Shisan在下王十三Sci-Fi & Apocalypse371k WordsCompleted The apocalypse arrives, and zombies overrun the world, turning it into a living hell. While everyone else risks their lives for a piece of moldy bread and struggles to survive amid zombie hordes, Han Dao lounges in his rented apartment, munching on braised snacks, sipping ice-cold cola, and watching zombies slam against his door. He can't even be bothered to move! Just the day before, he was a low-level office drone: his crooked supervisor stole credit for his work and fired him, his greedy land 38Reads—Score—14d adds
28. 178 我 My Archrival Turned Out to Be the Perfect Lover 我的死对头竟是满分恋人 I Am Wang Shisan在下王十三Marriage & Romance90k WordsCompleted My Archrival Turns Out to Be a Perfect Lover 27Reads—Score—14d adds
29. 179 地 Hell's Deliveryman 地狱外卖员 I Am Wang Shisan在下王十三43k WordsCompleted Hell's Deliveryman 13Reads—Score—14d adds
30. 180 我 My Superpower Is Spending Money: The More I Spend, the Stronger I Get 我的超能力是花钱，花光就变强 I Am Wang Shisan在下王十三47k WordsCompleted My Superpower Is Spending Money: The More I Spend, the Stronger I Get 4Reads—Score—14d adds
31. 181 入 Funeral Makeup Artist: After Seeing Karma, I Went on a Killing Spree 入殓师：看见业力后我杀疯了 I Am Wang Shisan在下王十三59k WordsCompleted The Mortician: After Seeing Karma, I Went on a Killing Spree 8Reads—Score—14d adds
32. 182 黄 The Golden Hour: Don't Talk Rules to Me, I Save Lives 黄金一小时：别跟我谈规矩，我只救命 I Am Wang Shisan在下王十三64k WordsCompleted The Golden Hour: Don't Talk to Me About Rules, I Only Save Lives 9Reads—Score—14d adds
33. 183 开 A Bowl of Wild Greens Soup from the Start, and I Became the Ming Dynasty's Culinary Sage 开局一碗野菜汤，我成了大明厨圣 I Am Wang Shisan在下王十三Historical78k WordsCompleted A Bowl of Wild Vegetable Soup from the Start, and I Became the Culinary Sage of the Ming Dynasty 10Reads—Score—14d adds
34. 184 职 Vocational High School's Battle God 职高战神 I Am Wang Shisan在下王十三94k WordsCompleted Vocational School's Battle God 3Reads—Score—14d adds
35. 185 炒 The Fried Noodle Stall Owner Is a Former Detective 炒粉摊主是前刑警 I Am Wang Shisan在下王十三55k WordsCompleted The Fried Noodle Stall Owner Is a Former Detective 2Reads—Score—14d adds
36. 186 专 The College Student Who Only Kills Bad People 专杀坏人的大学生 I Am Wang Shisan在下王十三46k WordsCompleted A College Student Who Only Kills Bad People 1Reads—Score—14d adds
37. 187 盐 Dragging the Salt Kiln God: Ten Rules for the Sedan Chair Bearers 盐灶拖神：扶轿人十不准 I Am Wang Shisan在下王十三23k WordsCompleted The Salt Kiln’s Spirit Escort: Ten Rules for the Palanquin Bearers 2Reads—Score—14d adds
38. 188 规 Rule Horror: The Comic Strip Rules of Room 601 规则怪谈：601室的连环画守则 I Am Wang Shisan在下王十三28k WordsCompleted Rule Horror: The Comic-Strip Rules of Room 601 —Reads—Score—14d adds
39. 189 检 My Prosecutor Brother Was Brutally Murdered, So I Buried the Entire Criminal Underworld with Him 检察官弟弟惨死，我让整个黑恶势力陪葬 I Am Wang Shisan在下王十三41k WordsCompleted My Prosecutor Brother Was Brutally Murdered, So I Made the Entire Criminal Underworld Pay 3Reads—Score—14d adds
40. 190 赶 Corpse-Driving Rules: The Eighteen Forbidden Charms of Chenzhou 赶尸守则：辰州符十八禁 I Am Wang Shisan在下王十三34k WordsCompleted Corpse-Driving Rules: Eighteen Taboos of the Chenzhou Talismans 1Reads—Score—14d adds
41. 191 嫁 Marrying My Ex-Boyfriend's Best Friend 嫁给前男友的好兄弟 It's Snowing Lightly下小雪啦Modern Romance363k WordsCompleted During university, Li Xin fell in love with Bai Haochen at first sight. After graduation, she gave up her offer from a law firm and joined his company. This relationship, unequal from the very beginning, ultimately ended in a shoddy fashion. Later, Li Xin learned that she was the daughter of Jiangcheng's richest man. Those who had once looked down on her began competing to curry favor with her, and the first two people to come knocking were the last two she ever expected. One was her ex-boyfrien 222kReads8.9Score26.4k14d adds

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    I'll stay up all night to watch it; the more I watch, the less sleepy I feel.

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