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1. 1 独 Sole Possession of Spring: Stones from Other Mountains 独占春：他山之石 Gu Jin Ruo辜今弱Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Also known as: When My Late Husband Returned, My Stepson Went Mad!] "Both leads are virgins + Younger male lead + He’s been plotting this for a long time" Lin Yitao became a widow at seventeen. To continue the family line, her husband’s family adopted a young boy and made him her legitimate son. The boy was exceptionally gifted, and under her guidance he quickly went from an unknown nobody to the celebrated Jade Carver of the capital. No one knew that the Jade Carver was steadily plotting to ma 19.5kReads9.0Score3kShelves

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   The rating is a bit low; I personally think it should be around 9.7 on the high-scoring list. This is the best younger-male-older-female story I've seen so far. If you like stories where the male lead is cute but fierce, you absolutely must read this one, as he eventually grows into a devoted and handsome wolf-dog. The protagonist is well-developed and interesting, the characters are well-structured, the plot is coherent, and the writing is beautiful and refined. It's worth reading multiple times.

2. 2 判 Judge Qilang: The World’s Most Wanted Order 【判官七郎传之天下第一追杀令】 Old Taoist Shuguà树瓜老道Eastern Fantasy167k WordsCompleted Slow burn! Slow burn! Slow burn! Not a power fantasy! Classic xianxia, fighting violence with violence, traditional wuxia, mysticism and strange tales, a slow-burn gem, ensemble cast, dark humor, absurd realism, an expansive world, rich atmosphere, the fires of revenge, a cultivation plan, battles of wits, exploration and mystery-solving, heroes of the martial world, ensemble cast, a slow-burn gem. Thank you for your support. —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   This book truly lives up to its title! It's a classic wuxia novel, barely 300,000 words into the beginning, yet it establishes an absolutely grand and captivating wuxia world. It features a large cast of characters, multiple storylines, and a convergence of these characters, all within the framework of traditional wuxia. The writing style is meticulously crafted; it doesn't rely on hype, it's a must-read. If you're willing to delve deeper into this book, you'll be hooked. The writing is masterful, and it's definitely worth the investment. It's all villains, with no true heroes, featuring anti-heroic character development and multiple storylines. The plot is tight, high-energy, and unfolds across multiple threads. It's not a typical "feel-good" novel; it's a slow-burn gem, blending traditional wuxia, fantasy, dark humor, anti-heroism, a vast world, a down-to-earth style, and retro-inspired descriptions. It's incredibly enjoyable.

3. 3 快 A Survival Guide for March in Quick Transmigration 快穿之三月的谋生之路 Wilderness Potato Goblin荒野土豆精Two Male Leads800k WordsCompleted I write whatever comes to mind. The protagonist can be male or female, and is the bottom. They’re an ordinary person: pretty, a little clever, a little selfish, and not a self-sacrificing saint. Their own interests come first in everything. 3.9kReads9.1Score286Shelves

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   All kinds of time-travel novels are very good!

4. 4 快 Quick Transmigration: I'm the Male Lead's Foil 快穿：我是男主对照组 Little Pickled Garlic 425小糖蒜425Modern Romance6.2M WordsOngoing The writing in the first few worlds isn't very polished, so feel free to skip them. The first five worlds have romance; the later ones don't. In every world, there is a man like this: graceful and refined, modest and benevolent, an extraordinary prodigy blessed by heaven. In the end, though, his reputation is ruined, and he dies despised by everyone. Only after Gu Sinian dies suddenly does he learn that he is one of these men, a foil created specifically to help a grassroots male lead rise to s 56.4kReads8.5Score2.8kShelves
5. 5 快 Quick Transmigration: I’m Here to Stand Up for My Mom 快穿：我来给我妈撑腰了 Gu Jinnian顾锦年Ancient Romance2.1M WordsCompleted [Male-lead quick transmigration; the small worlds may or may not have romance] 1. The son of a cannon-fodder crown princess (✓) According to historical records, Crown Prince Meng Zhang was exceptionally bright from a young age. He could write at three, fight at five, and was named crown prince at nine. He ascended the throne at just fifteen. Well-versed in history, he had grand ambitions. During his reign, he introduced a prefecture-and-county system at home, opened free schools, and established 12.9kReads8.4Score785Shelves
6. 6 快 Quick Transmigration: Good Grief, the Tribulation-Transcending Lord Worries Every Day 快穿：惊，渡劫神君每天都在苦恼 Tiger Peeking Out虎虎探头Two Male Leads1.1M WordsCompleted [Dual Male Leads, Main Character Is the Top! The Top!] As the only Ancient God in the Immortal Realm, Mu Zhen had severed himself from the seven emotions, leaving his emotional soul weak and on the verge of fading away. To survive, he decided to undergo trials in minor worlds, experience the full range of human emotions and desires, and nourish his emotional soul. But it seemed the Book of Fate under Siming's care had run into a snag. In every minor world, he would run into someone who latched o 6.2kReads9.2Score564Shelves
7. 7 黑 Quick Transmigration: The Black Moonlight's Redemption Plan 【快穿】黑月光洗白计划 Lujiu泸酒Two Male Leads470k WordsCompleted [Irresistible flirt who talks dirty and loves to play the clown × darkening, ruthless, unhinged Villain] As a mission-taker who survives by absorbing corruption points, Lu Chuan has just three goals: Please him, conquer him, then run away! Lu Chuan can only stay alive by pushing the Villain’s corruption points to the max. Watching the Villains fall for him one by one, Lu Chuan, their dark moonlight, hops on an electric scooter and flees in the middle of the night. Once Lu Chuan has absorbed enou 2.6kReads8.8Score296Shelves
8. 8 穿 The Cannon Fodder in the Book Has Tricks Up Their Sleeve, and the Twisted Villain Has Fallen for Them 穿书炮灰手段高，阴湿反派已折腰 Holding a Brush to Tie Up My Hair执笔绾青丝Ancient Romance321k WordsCompleted [Transmigrate into a book + System (the male lead pursues the female lead) + political intrigue + two equally powerful leads + both devoted to each other] [Sharp-tongued, calculating woman × seemingly reluctant but secretly devoted, brooding powerful official] Wen Youning transmigrates into a book as a cannon-fodder character who dies in the very first chapter. The daughter of a low-ranking official, she has neither power nor influence, and the moment she opens her eyes, she’s about to have her 7kReads8.9Score1.4kShelves

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   "Transmigrated Cannon Fodder's Skills Are High, the Sinister Villain Has Already Bowed Down" (BG) - Male Lead's Guide to Conquering the Female Lead, Both Pure, Both Virgin, Both Strong, Powerful, Quick Transmigration System, Male Lead's Guide to Conquering the Female Lead, Slow and Steady Romance, Arranged Marriage to Love. The male and female leads are truly cunning and powerful. The female lead is clear-headed, resilient, brave, lively, and persuasive. The male lead is restrained and has a very human touch. The character designs are very engaging. A cunning and scheming woman versus a sinister and powerful minister. A micro-group portrait. The cannon fodder is quickly eliminated. A short to medium-length story. The tension between the main characters is just right. The female lead is independent, clear-headed, ambitious, and knows what she wants. Her family is also provided by the male lead, who offers her everything she desires. The male lead is a reserved, insecure, and seductive lover. The family relationship is particularly compelling, and the romance is also well-developed. The author's writing is quite good; the author put a lot of effort into this book. A promising book. Finally, I wish everyone peace and happiness throughout the four seasons. I wish the author three happy times. I wish our Ningning, Wen Youning, and Ji Guanjing a long and happy marriage. I wish the Crown Princess, the young master, and the young lady healthy and happy growth.

9. 9 大EN The Tang Dynasty's Pearl-Dispelling Record (Original Novel of the TV Adaptation Starring Tian Xiwei and Song Weilong) 大唐辟珠记（田曦薇、宋威龙主演同名影视原著） Meal Card饭卡Martial Arts810k WordsCompleted [All-New Bonus Edition] [A Screen Adaptation with the Same Title Has Been Officially Announced, Starring Tian Xiwei and Song Weilong] [Beloved Princess Reborn: Looks Like a Delicate Crybaby, Actually a Well-Rounded Warrior] ✖ [Defiant, Doomed, Devoted, Pure-Hearted Top Jianghu Big Shot] [Their Romance Is So Sweet It Makes You Cry] Princess Wanshou, blessed with the Tang emperor's favor and love, died of an illness at just seventeen. A thief secretly opened the eerie underground palace, only to d 203.8kReads9.7Score25.2kShelves

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   How can it be so good? I'm actually quite picky about novels, but this one is just so good! It's completely different from other Tomato novels. I don't usually like martial arts novels, but I stayed up all night to finish this one, which speaks volumes about its quality. This is my best novel of the year so far, and the pure love between the male and female leads is so well-written! A perfect score! 💯

10. 10 京 Spring Tide over Beijing and Macau 京澳春潮 Midsummer Rain仲夏雨Modern Romance400k WordsCompleted [Print edition preorders open August 7, 2026, at 7 p.m.] [Heiress vs. Men from All Walks of Life] Also known as Spring Tide in Jing'ao The first time Wen Ning saw Xie Zhiyu on Aodao, she knew he was a dangerous man. Even though he was merely sitting quietly in a dessert shop, eating a bowl of mung bean soup. The little shop was packed and noisy, yet no one dared share a table with him. A few meters around him, an island of solitude had been deliberately carved out. “Who is he?” “Xie Zhiyu. No on 178.3kReads9.6Score27.8kShelves

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    This book is absolutely amazing, I highly recommend it! Both the male and female leads have mouths, and their values are incredibly positive.

11. 11 都 I'm a Grand Princess Now. Who Still Plays the Sycophant? 都是长公主了，谁还当舔狗！ Snow on the Needle's Tip针尖上的雪Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Face-Slapping] [Scum-Tormenting System] [Brain-Off Power Fantasy] [Everyone's Favorite] [Revenge] Shen Qinghuan transmigrates into a book called The Marquis's Beloved Wife, becoming the lovesick supporting female character: Her Highness, the eldest princess of the Great Qian Dynasty. She also somehow gets bound to a Scum-Tormenting System. Her younger brother is the emperor, a tyrant. But he's a devoted sister-con! Her younger sister is the Grand Princess Who Guards the Nation, decisive and hot 6.4kReads8.6Score1kShelves

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    [Pretentious Face-Slapping + Scum-Revenge System + Brainless Thrilling Novel + Pampered Darling + Revenge] The female protagonist, Shen Qinghuan, transmigrated into a novel called *The Marquis's Beloved Wife*, becoming a devoted, simply supporting character—the eldest princess of the Great Qian Dynasty. She was also inexplicably bound to a scum-revenge system. Her younger brother was the emperor, and he was a siscon! Her younger sister was the Grand Princess, and she was a siscon too! Her maternal uncle's family held two-thirds of the Great Qian Dynasty's military power, and her four older cousins were all siscons. Anyone who disrespected her? She'd fight! Enemy invasion? She'd wage war! Her adorable bodyguard, whom she both vied for and fought over, won her heart. Later, the Great Qian Dynasty became powerful, with all nations paying homage. Unexpectedly, the seemingly incompetent princess became a legend!

12. 12 主 The Matriarch Is Great at Raising Kids, and Drives the Whole Cannon Fodder Family to Madness 主母擅长鸡娃，卷疯炮灰全家 Honeysuckle Vine忍冬藤Ancient Romance627k WordsCompleted [Transmigrate into a book and deal with scumbags + marriage-swap contrast + lighthearted sweet romance + satisfying story + a touch of ensemble cast] Lin Zhixia opens her eyes to find herself in an old-fashioned family drama, as a cannon-fodder character with the same name, married into a declining general's household. Her father-in-law does nothing but eat and wait to die, her mother-in-law is a naive sweetheart, her husband likes to tease chickens and dogs, and her sister-in-law is hopelessly 4.5kReads8.4Score650Shelves

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    Lin Zhixia, a top-performing high school homeroom teacher, transmigrates into a novel as the daughter-in-law of a fallen general's family. She has a spoiled husband, a soft-hearted mother-in-law, and a lazy father-in-law. To escape her fate as cannon fodder, she motivates her husband to take the imperial examinations, has her father-in-law study military strategy, and teaches her mother-in-law how to spot scams. Step by step, she gets along better with the people in the general's family, while her rivals and the original male lead become increasingly worse... Each couple is unique, and the plot is tight and well-developed, making it well worth reading.

13. 13 鸿 The Female Bandit of the Court of State Ceremonial 鸿胪寺女悍匪 20/100 Vision视力零点二一Ancient Romance808k WordsCompleted Manzhu, a tribal princess, brought a team of spies full of glaring flaws and married Su Dingyue, a general of the Southern Dynasty, under the pretext of a diplomatic marriage. Her ultimate goal was to secure a successful peace treaty and prevent the two nations from going to war. But there were traitors inside framing her, a scheming minister outside plotting against her, and a bumbling spy team holding her back... She touched the dagger in her hair. She wasn't afraid. A murder case? Cut them op 3.4kReads9.2Score575Shelves

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    Every book by this author is a masterpiece! [Sparrow's Masterpiece][Sparrow's Masterpiece][Sparrow's Masterpiece]

14. 14 长 Longevity: A Well-Connected Immortal Court Official Slacks Off in the Mortal Realm 长生：仙庭关系户下界摸鱼 Core of Chaos混沌核心Eastern Fantasy3.2M WordsOngoing [Immortal cultivation + no System + not a power fantasy + slow-paced + no female lead + pseudo-ensemble cast. Read with care if this isn’t your thing.] The mighty will of Heaven shines like a mirror, illuminating the causes and effects binding immortals and mortals alike. The countless living beings are like grains of sand, ground into the ashes of tribulation beneath mountains and rivers. A mysterious mirror hangs among the highest heavens, reflecting the lives of all beings in the Three Realm 215.4kReads9.0Score15.3kShelves

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    The first hundred chapters are really great! I have to give them a thumbs up! I haven't read the rest yet, but I'm a freeloader, so I have to give a thumbs up to support this well-written book!

15. 15 通 The Immortal-Passing Spirit Diagram 通仙灵图 A Cat Worm一条猫虫Eastern Fantasy4.7M WordsOngoing Without an invincible System or a mysterious little bottle, with demons surrounding them from outside and a weak clan within, how can a small Foundation Establishment clan weather one crisis after another? Gu Changhuan opens the map: spirit treasures, spirit herbs, and mineral veins are all laid out before him. With this golden finger, what is there to fear about the hardships of cultivation? Still, he has to keep a low profile. Lower and lower. After all, playing the pig to eat the tiger and qu 48.5kReads8.7Score3.8kShelves

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    I recently watched this and found it quite good.

16. 16 从 Activating Mythic Forces, Starting from the Heavenly Court 从天庭开始激活神话势力 Descendant of the Nine Li of Miaojiang苗疆九黎后人Eastern Fantasy1.1M WordsCompleted [No female lead! No female lead! No female lead!] [More focused on events behind the scenes, with limited screen time for the protagonist] [Invincible protagonist, no angst] Zhang Haoyu is a travel enthusiast. After discovering a dilapidated Taoist temple deep in the mountains, he accidentally transmigrates to a fantasy world where countless races coexist. The powerful can shatter stars and moons with a wave of their hands. Here, whoever has the highest cultivation and the strongest backing gets 7.5kReads7.5Score447Shelves
17. 17 不 I’m Done Hiding: My Summons Make Me Unstoppable 不装了，我靠召唤强无敌 Lost Cow迷途的牛Eastern Fantasy2.0M WordsOngoing [Imperial power struggles + Summoning System + factions + massive armies + beauties + court rivalries + conquering the martial world] If you refuse to fight for power, you won't even keep your life! Fifth Prince Qin Heng has neither influence nor powerful connections. All he wants is to live carefree as a prince. But With the nine princes fighting for the throne and the court in turmoil, giving up means he's doomed to lie flat for good. Except he'll be lying flat in a coffin. Qin Heng, a young m 38kReads6.5Score2.4kShelves

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    Beautiful, especially beautiful

18. 18 重 Reborn in the Nineties: I Made My Quiet Village Rich 重生九零，我带空巢村暴富 Yin Man茵漫Modern Romance563k WordsCompleted Before 1990, Phoenix Village was famous throughout the surrounding countryside as a village of empty nests. “They say the average age there is fifty-five. The whole village is full of old fogies, heh.” “That village is just cursed. Nothing they plant in the fields grows, and the villagers are just as useless as the crops. They’re all either sick or disabled.” “Anyway, anyone who gets involved with them is doomed. Stay away!” Thinking of their children and grandchildren, the young people of Phoen 4.8kReads8.9Score467Shelves

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    Little Miao is very cute and responsible, and she's very good to the village. The people in the village are also very kind.

19. 19 重EN Too Many Reborn Heroes? Time to Bring in the Government 重生者太密集？我带国家队下场 Bian Lu边鹿Sci-Fi & Apocalypse758k WordsCompleted (A feel-good power fantasy, with a beautiful, badass heroine who confiscates golden fingers) “Sheng is the boss around here. She's ruthless and doesn't waste words. Cross her, and she'll take you down!” In the year 2323 of the Star Era, the apocalypse is about to begin. Some people awaken their powers early, while reborn people are already making their moves… As the head of a new department, Sheng An is responsible for recruiting and leading all the powered and reborn individuals, preparing for 123.7kReads9.7Score17.5kShelves

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    Sheng'an, the "Sheng" of a prosperous era, the "An" of peace and prosperity for the country and its people 💕

20. 20 长 The Blood Curse of Immortality 长生血咒 Guan Tangzi观棠子Ancient Romance531k WordsCompleted [The mystery of immortality + palace intrigue at its peak + battlefield schemes + devastating romance + dynastic upheaval] This is an intense political romance full of heartbreak. Get yourself emotionally prepared before reading! Twist after twist! Every character is clever! The plot is logical, the foreshadowing is rich, and the emotional impact lingers. It took me three days to recover after finishing it! Princess Yongzhao carries unusual blood, making her the most precious “medicine” in the 33Reads8.8Score147Shelves

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    Then I absolutely have to recommend this book! 😳 It's already finished! The plot is unconventional, without any mindless cheat codes or time-travel systems, and the male and female leads aren't superhuman beings. The story is grand in scale, involving the unification of the Tanzhao Dynasty, the Western Huang Empire, and the twenty-three northern nomadic tribes. In the story, characters like Yin Chengji, Yin Chengrui, Emperor Zhaoming, Xiao Linghui, Liu Qingqi, Chen Qingyan, Imperial Physician Jingyan, Empress Dowager Yuanling, and Princess Xiyuan are all supporting characters, but each has their own origin and destiny. Around chapter 60, the tear-jerking and exhilarating moments become increasingly intense, getting more and more addictive as you read on. I myself cried during many parts of the story. The logic is sound, there are many foreshadowing elements, and the last few epilogues are also excellent. Every plot point is perfectly resolved. Highly recommended!!!

21. 21 替 A Substitute Bride? I Used a Gossip System to Support My Fiancé's Family 替嫁？用吃瓜系统养活未婚夫一家 Butterfly in a Bottle瓶子里的蝴蝶Modern Romance168k WordsOngoing [Period setting, System, transmigration, pure love, both leads are each other’s first and only] After modern-day overworked employee Xiao Jiangnan died from working overtime, she transmigrated to 1985. From the start, she was caught up in a fake-versus-real heiress scandal and forced to marry Si Wanzhou, the second son of the Si family in the countryside, in place of the runaway “real heiress,” Wang Zhaodi. The day after she transmigrated, her gossip System finally arrived. Xiao Jiangnan initia —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    New author here 💕 Please offer your valuable opinions or suggestions.

22. 22 穿 Transmigrate Into a Book: Doting on the Heartbroken Male Supporting Character in the 1970s 穿书七零，猛宠心碎男配 Butterfly in a Bottle瓶子里的蝴蝶Rural Life313k WordsOngoing [Pocket dimension, devoted couple, face-slapping, doted on fiercely] Xiao Jiangnan, a modern rich second-generation heir, inherited assets worth tens of millions and a vast business empire. But after staying up late to rant about the spineless plot of the novel "The Seventies: The Devoted, Rugged Man’s Only Love Is His Sweet, Delicate Educated Youth", she unexpectedly transmigrated into the book as a female supporting character who shared her name. She arrived right in the middle of the original 2Reads—Score—Shelves
23. 23 潜 The Hidden Dragon Emerges: Mystic Arts, Medicine, and Martial Might Shake the World 潜龙出狱：玄术医武震天下 Wen Yuheng温玉衡Urban2.1M WordsCompleted Three years ago, Zhang Qiyun took the blame and went to prison to protect his fiancée, Lin Wanqing. Instead, his family fell into ruin and he ended up behind bars. In prison, he met a mysterious old man. On the day he was released, Lin Wanqing came to break off their engagement because he had fallen on hard times... 5Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A good cultivation novel, recommended.

24. 24 凡 The Mortal Dust Pill Sage 凡尘丹圣 Mo Xuanchen墨玄晨Eastern Fantasy2.9M WordsOngoing Lin Yue, an orphan raised by a reclusive master, learned peerless medicine and martial arts before descending the mountain and turning the modern city upside down. He made his name with his exceptional acupuncture skills and transcended the limits of mortal flesh through alchemy. Along the way, as he searched for his family, he continued to... 2.1kReads—Score330Shelves
25. 25 乡 Dogdan, the Village Miracle Doctor 乡村神医狗蛋 Mo Xuanchen墨玄晨Urban2.2M WordsCompleted My name is Li Goudan, but everyone in the village calls me Goudan, meaning "gutsy dog." I was an orphan raised on meals from kind neighbors, so my life was cheap and my courage was boundless. I used to think the most I could ever amount to was helping Aunt Wang with her fields and keeping snakes away from Grandpa Zhang. Then I fell off a cliff into a forbidden zone while gathering herbs and encountered the skeleton in an ancient tomb. Without asking whether I wanted it, he slammed a tattered boo 912Reads7.0Score103Shelves
26. 26 职 Chasing Dreams in the Workplace 职场逐梦风云录 Young Master Yang of Nanjiang南疆杨少Urban410k WordsCompleted In this bustling city, Qiluo Cosmetics’ fight for success is a microcosm of countless dreamers striving to make their dreams come true. Lin Xiao and Su Ran lead their team from a single market report, breaking through the smoke and fire of business warfare. They stay up all night over a 0.1% difference in how a product feels on the skin, struggle to get customs paperwork sorted out during the Southeast Asian rainy season, and grit their teeth through malicious rumors spread by their rivals… Whe —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It's worth watching!

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