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1. 51 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 70.8kReads9.1Score10.7k14d adds

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2. 52 邪 Evil God Moran! 邪神墨然！ Three Winds 11三风11Mystery3.1M WordsCompleted Why does the headless ghost in the hospital keep praying at midnight? Why does the skin-stealing ghost in the desolate mountain village wail without stopping? And why does the long-haired female ghost in the studio apartment shriek in the middle of the night? None of this is a distortion of human nature, much less a collapse of morality. It’s just that… someone’s having an episode! In an age when horror has returned and vengeful ghosts run rampant, Bai Yuan, dressed in a hospital gown, smiled ca 157.8kReads9.3Score16.5k14d adds
3. 53 自 Ever Since I Got a Mental Illness, I’ve Been Feeling Much Better 自从得了精神病，整个人都精神了 Barbecue Salted Fish Knight碳烤咸鱼骑士Urban1.0M WordsCompleted [No female lead + eerie happenings + multiple personalities + comedy + slow burn + everyday life] A red moon appears, and contamination descends. Most people in the world become mentally ill, carrying mental contamination. Xiao Liang is a mentally ill man who has been contaminated but hasn't gone mad. He uses his dissociative identities to beat eerie creatures, and moonlights as a one-stop murder-and-body-disposal service. Only when a god dies beneath his own iron shovel does he realize that he 17.6kReads9.1Score4.3k14d adds
4. 54 成 I Became a Food-Delivery Detective, Starting with a Fried Chicken Order 成为外卖神探，从一份炸鸡开始 Zhang's Feeding Time张大嘴投喂Mystery1.1M WordsCompleted [Laid-back delivery sleuth + stone-faced criminal police captain] This story features two male leads, mystery-solving and deduction, and plenty of twists. No female lead, no System, no romance, and no CP. Please read with caution if that's not your thing. Ye Xuan, a double PhD from Huqing, grows tired of the constraints of office life and takes to the streets, calling himself a “human survival-supplies courier.” Lin Chengfeng, a criminal police captain who served in the military for ten years, i 22.7kReads8.4Score2.5k14d adds
5. 55 不 Not to Be Trusted 不可信奉 After Dusk昏黄之后Mystery1.9M WordsCompleted This world is full of the bizarre. Every household worships a god, and the more devout you are, the more power you gain. Everyone longs to become a god. New to this world, Jiang Yuan refuses to worship. His blood-red cleaver tears through the beautiful veil covering the world. Beneath that veil, the real world is mad, violent, and evil. Surrounded by monsters, he realizes that he is the one who doesn't belong. He has to survive. 22kReads8.9Score2.1k14d adds
6. 56 诡 Survival in a Haunted World: I, the Fate-Player, Live Toward Death 诡异求生：我，戏命师，向死而生 Matcha Soda抹茶苏打水Mystery842k WordsOngoing [Survival in a bizarre game + fate and faith + identity talents + System attributes + global forum + players behind the scenes + infinite worlds] On June 6, 2024, a bizarre survival game descends upon the world. Everyone must rely on their own “identity” to survive in this endless game. Some draw the identity of a “Sword God,” who can defeat countless enemies with a single strike. Others become “Scholars,” whose reason far surpasses that of ordinary people. And some are “Assassins,” who avoid th 14.4kReads8.8Score2k14d adds
7. 57 诸EN The Gods' Foolish Game 诸神愚戏 Ninety Autumns in January一月九十秋Urban3.7M WordsCompleted I have two principles in life: 1. I never lie. 2. I never believe anything anyone says, including myself. “Sir, I would like to point out that your second statement conflicts with the first.” “How so?” “If you never lie, why don’t you believe what you say?” “Oh, sorry. I forgot to mention that I don’t consider myself human.” “?” Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Cheng Shi, Cheng Shi who never lies. What, you’ve never heard of me? That’s all right. You simply haven’t been deceived by m 520.5kReads9.7Score66.6k14d adds
8. 58 天 Awakened by Heavenly Treasures: I Can Engrave Anything 天物觉醒：我能刻印一切 The Leaf Riding the Wind御风而行的葉子Urban3.7M WordsOngoing [Publication Contract Signed, Safe to Read][Tales of Youth][Everyone Has Common Sense][Absolutely Wonderful][Magic][Distinctive Characters][No Female Lead] My name is Jin Feichen. Draped in the twilight of my youth, I once thought I would muddle through life, relying on taxpayers to support me forever. I thought that would be my fate. However, all of that came to an end on a rainy afternoon. Youth is a grand stage. On that evening when rain poured down in torrents, the stage reached out to me, a 265.2kReads9.5Score22k14d adds
9. 59 当 When I'm in the Rules Horror Game, Nothing Is Forbidden 当我在规则怪谈百无禁忌 Xu Moqing徐墨卿Mystery542k WordsCompleted [No female lead + supernatural horror + mental illness + comedy + national destiny] My name is Su Ming, and I'm a transmigrator. I currently work at Qingshan Psychiatric Hospital, where I'm in charge of the important project of “being studied.” They keep saying I'm sick, but I know I'm fine. It's the world that's sick. After I escaped from the psychiatric hospital, I was chosen by Rule Horror to become Longguo's chosen participant, representing Longguo in the upcoming horror games. [Ding! The Ho 68.7kReads9.6Score7.8k14d adds
10. 60 女 A Woman in a Man's Body: The Concubine-Born Heir's Rise to Power 女穿男，庶房嫡子的逆袭 Liu Jilian刘忌廉Ancient Romance1.3M WordsOngoing Now available as an audiobook with a full cast. [Alternate history] + [Woman transmigrates as a man] + [Born into this world] + [Imperial exams and business in the early story] + [Court politics later on] + [One female lead, with a relatively small role] + [A touch of ensemble cast] + [No golden finger] Xie Chengxi was born into another world as the sixth son of the Xie family, a minor family in Bianjing's Grain Transport Guild. His father was the clan's rejected son, kept under pressure for yea 32.5kReads8.3Score3.5k14d adds

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    I highly recommend this book.

11. 61 都 I'm Reborn, So Why Would I Still Play Esports? 都重生了谁还搞电子竞技啊 Tiny as Dust微未为尘Urban346k WordsOngoing To escape the suffocating pressure of facing his mother, Zhang Rui resolutely left home to pursue a career in esports. But fate dealt him a rough hand, and, consumed by obsession and thrown off balance, he eventually lost himself. Luckily, fortune smiled on him, and he unexpectedly came back reborn! Having finally come to his senses, he begins to enjoy life. With a carefree school life, a smooth-sailing entrepreneurial journey, and a beautiful woman by his side, life couldn’t be sweeter. Until t 867Reads—Score—14d adds

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    You definitely won't be disappointed 🤔

12. 62 败 Spoiler System: Complete the Task and Get a Furnace Physique as a Bonus? 败家系统：完成后附赠炉鼎体质？ If It Were a Love Song若情歌Fantastical Romance205k WordsOngoing [Adored by Everyone, Sweet and Soft Girl | Male Rivals Competing | 1vN] Yang Wan transmigrates into a book and becomes bound to a Spendthrift System. With no choice in the matter, she squanders her fortune just to stay alive and protect the people she loves. But she is born with a bewitching beauty that leaves everyone around her spellbound. The refined, noble chancellor longs to share her bed, the wandering physician gives her all his tenderness, the obsessive assassin drags her into his arms, 8kReads—Score46214d adds

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    Find a treasure in the book wasteland! Dressed as cannon fodder in a short drama, bound to the prodigal system, the five male protagonists each have their own madness, and the Shura field is new every day [1v5]

13. 63 当 When the Demon Lord Takes Up Farming Spirit Rice 当魔尊转行种灵稻 The Cat Who Sleeps on Schedule到点就睡的猫Two Male Leads244k WordsCompleted [Tags] Dual male leads + no romance + ensemble cast + healing + farming + mutual salvation The Demon Lord is reborn and takes up farming, starting with just a small plot of land. Everything he needs, he finds lying around. An abandoned disciple of the immortal sect falls from the sky, wrecks his field, and binds herself to his rice plants with a life-sharing blood pact. The two go from bickering to growing fond of each other, from pest control to revolution, and from a wasteland to a whole new w 5Reads—Score—14d adds

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14. 64 一 One Chapter of Quick Transmigration: The Great Demon King Never Misses a Kill 一章快穿大魔王一刀一个准 Mo Er秣迩Modern Romance279k WordsOngoing [Quick transmigration + strong heroine + no romance + revenge] The title couldn’t be changed because the book was already under contract. So the first part is one chapter, and the rest is several chapters. ❤️ The great demon king Su Ning was ambushed. As she lay dying, a System bound itself to her. If she accumulated enough merit, she could return to her original world and find the culprit who had tried to kill her, then take revenge. And so the great demon king Su Ning transmigrated into one tr 800Reads—Score12614d adds

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15. 65 女 Nuwa Awakens: Who's in Charge of the Three Realms These Days? 女娲醒后，这届三界谁带班的 A Lifetime of Xiuer秀儿一生Ancient Romance630k WordsOngoing Absurd Comedy + No Romance + Subverting Expectations + Ensemble Cast Nuwa slept in for ten thousand years. When she opened her eyes, it was 2030. Heaven had opened up trade with the mortal realm, the underworld had completely overhauled its rules of punishment, and the Three Realms were a total mess. Nuwa laughed in exasperation and decided to investigate in person. She initially thought the problem was that the gods had all given up. But the deeper she dug, the more she uncovered an ultimate t 1.9kReads—Score12714d adds

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    This book is actually quite good, really enjoyable.

16. 66 不 The Undying Starveling 不死饿殍 Yu Jinhe余瑾和Eastern Fantasy1.0M WordsOngoing Tomato Original: They all call me Shen Qianqiu, or the Undying Wretch. I survived the meat hooks used to butcher people for food, weathered the storms of the Tang and Song dynasties, and witnessed the flames of war under the Yuan and Ming... I have walked this mortal world for a thousand years. “They ate me for a thousand years. At last, they ate me into a god.” 3.2kReads—Score22914d adds

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    Readers follow Shen Qianqiu's perspective: he enters the auction house, and you learn that the underworld has rules; he meets Li Ming, and you learn that the government is after him; he meets Meng Po, and you learn that the underworld has levels. The immersion is extremely strong.

17. 67 大 The Benevolent Ancestor of the Tang Dynasty 【大唐仁祖】 Tang Renzu of the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors三皇五帝唐仁祖Historical973k WordsCompleted [Golden Finger] [Transmigration] [Li Ke] [Political Intrigue] [History] This is the only alternate-history novel anywhere to feature a protagonist who fulfills the ideals of "establishing a moral compass for Heaven and Earth, securing the lives of the people, carrying on the lost teachings of the sages of the past, and bringing peace to all generations." From the start, he is caught in a dead-end situation: Zhangsun Wuji has already begun laying the groundwork to frame him, and fewer than six y 5.6kReads—Score52614d adds

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    Looking for a good read? "Emperor Renzu of Tang" is a nearly one-million-word novel that will be completed in mid-September. It's not mindless or simplistic; the characters are brilliantly developed. I recommend reading the comments section of the last chapter first, where the author provides a summary of the entire novel, which will aid your reading experience. If you don't like it after reading it, you can slap me in the face! The author's writing is amazing, with a grand scope, ingenious plot, lofty ideals, profound thoughts, solid knowledge, deep cultural foundation, and top-notch political intrigue. ◦ Political intrigue highlights: The entire book focuses on overt strategies; Li Ke and Li Shimin are both players and pawns in a game of chess. ◦ Character highlights: Qin Qiong's satisfying ending distinguishes it from traditional tragic novels; the characters are well-developed. ◦ Guarantee of the work: A complete one-million-word novel with no unresolved plot holes, all foreshadowing resolved, and no rushed ending.

18. 68 仙 The Immortal Realm’s 996 Work Simulator 仙界996模拟器 Mei Niang of the Ten-Thousand-Sword Pool万剑池的美娘Eastern Fantasy566k WordsCompleted My new work is here! You’re welcome to read it 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! —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    A completed and excellent book, relaxing and stress-relieving, you'll want to read it again and again.

19. 69 苏 Su Wan's Wicked Life 苏晚的妖孽人生 Mei Niang of the Ten-Thousand-Sword Pool万剑池的美娘Modern Romance456k WordsCompleted Su Wan is, on the surface, a gentle and long-suffering former “substitute wife” of a wealthy family. In reality, she is an AI technology genius whose talents were buried by marriage. She is resilient and clever, never lets a grudge go unanswered, and has an iron core. Come find out more! —Reads—Score—14d adds
20. 70 吃 Feasting Across the Immortal Realm: From a Mountain-Sea Stall to the Table of Heaven 吃遍仙界：从山海小摊到天道餐桌 Mei Niang of the Ten-Thousand-Sword Pool万剑池的美娘Eastern Fantasy508k WordsCompleted Food is paramount, and a hearty appetite is a blessing. Eat more to put on weight; eat well to live forever. Pick whatever ingredients you like and just keep eating. I’m going to eat my way to godhood, so leave me alone: I just want to eat. If I’m not eating, I’m on my way to eat. —Reads—Score—14d adds
21. 71 凡 A Mortal Heart Proves the Path to Immortality 凡心证长生 Mei Niang of the Ten-Thousand-Sword Pool万剑池的美娘Eastern Fantasy475k WordsCompleted Absorbing spiritual energy isn’t the only way to cultivate immortality. Through profound insights into life and an understanding of nature, emotions, and philosophy, the protagonist, Lu Chen, directly “creates” a unique cultivation technique tailored to his own nature. An entirely different path to immortality is waiting for you to discover. —Reads—Score—14d adds
22. 72 涅 Reborn Heiress: The Miracle Doctor Mommy’s Secret Identity Is Exposed Again 涅槃千金：神医妈咪的马甲又掉了 Mei Niang of the Ten-Thousand-Sword Pool万剑池的美娘Modern Romance585k WordsCompleted The heroine died a tragic death in her previous life. In this life, she plans every move carefully, crushes her enemies, and rises to the top in a life of revenge and face-slapping, with multiple identities and an exceptionally devoted love interest. Her main skills include medicine and technology, and she excels at them all. Come join the story! —Reads—Score—14d adds
23. 73 都 The City's Supreme One: Starting with Inherited Memories 都市至尊：从记忆传承开始 Mei Niang of the Ten-Thousand-Sword Pool万剑池的美娘Urban483k WordsCompleted Xu Mo was once a top expert from a mysterious ancient organization. Betrayed by his own people while carrying out a final mission, he was critically wounded and injected with a deadly poison. On the brink of death, he accidentally activated an ancient relic and embarked on the path to being reborn------ —Reads—Score—14d adds
24. 74 鉴 The Appraisal Queen: My Livestream Connects Past and Present 鉴定女王：我的直播间通古今 Mei Niang of the Ten-Thousand-Sword Pool万剑池的美娘Modern Romance559k WordsOngoing From a despised “good-for-nothing” to a treasure-appraisal queen admired by all and a guardian of cultural heritage. The “Past and Present Appraisal” livestream System links the past and present, rewarding her with knowledge, popularity, and real-world treasures. She takes down scumbag men, vicious fake friends, awful relatives, and industry miscreants with swift, satisfying precision. From drowning in debt to owning a top-tier antique shop and a private museum, she becomes a paragon of the indu —Reads—Score—14d adds
25. 75 涅 Reborn: The Superstar Takes the World by Storm 涅槃重生：影后她轰动全球 Mei Niang of the Ten-Thousand-Sword Pool万剑池的美娘Modern Romance351k WordsOngoing Su Qingyue, an international film queen and heir to one of the most powerful families, is betrayed by her most trusted friend, Lin Weiwei, and her beloved fiancé, Gu Chenfeng. Together, they seize her inheritance and frame her, ruining her reputation, before she dies a tragic death in a carefully planned “accident.” Her intense hatred brings her back to life five years earlier, just as she enters the entertainment industry, before any of the tragedies have happened. Armed with memories and exper —Reads—Score—14d adds
26. 76 昨 Echoes of Yesterday: The Truth Behind My Sister’s Disappearance 昨日回响：妹妹失踪真相 Mei Niang of the Ten-Thousand-Sword Pool万剑池的美娘Modern Romance345k WordsOngoing Five original novels blending suspense, science fiction, romance, imaginative twists, and emotion. Protagonist: Lin Su, a brilliant yet lonely neuroscientist, who becomes obsessed with memory research after his younger sister mysteriously disappears in a childhood accident. —Reads—Score—14d adds
27. 77 我 My Ancient Jade Can Communicate with Spirits 我的古玉能通灵 Meng Changqing, Who Likes Mountain Persimmons喜欢山柿子的孟长青Urban578k WordsCompleted [No mindless protagonist]+ [Not invincible]+ [Fight monsters and level up]+ [Spiritual Qi Revival]+ [Passionate and uplifting] “Was it worth it? Most of the people you fought to protect were strangers, ordinary people you'd never even met. You should have saved your own life.” Tian Guiyuan's breathing was faint, his life force ebbing away fast. With the last of his strength, his lips moved slightly. Every word rang clear and firm in Li Zhinan's ears. “What I protect isn't any one person. It's th 83Reads—Score—14d adds

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    When disaster strikes, we should step forward, dedicate ourselves to the country, and ensure the safety of our land. We must protect it.

28. 78 游 The Game Has Arrived, and Only I Can Spend Money! 游戏降临，只有我能氪金！ Happy Newlyweds新婚快乐Sports884k WordsCompleted This game can change reality, and I’m the only one who can spend money in it! I’ll buy every pack available. All I want is to lose once. It’s not that I’m too strong. This game just loves its money. Many people believe that humanity is the chosen race. The Serpentfolk, the Chang’e Clan, and the Treefolk once thought the same. Then they became monsters in the game. Only then did they understand what true despair was. Now, humanity, once defeated, has been chosen again. This surviving spark ha 13.7kReads7.1Score1.6k14d adds

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