GL! Sickly, Battle-Worn, Bottom Protagonist （ Gl！）病弱/战损/主受

1. 1 限 A Limited-Time Rainy Season 限定雨季 Qin Si秦寺Baihe (GL)321k WordsCompleted Shi Bei is gloomy, aloof, and reserved. Her reasonably sharp mind is the only thing she can rely on. She approaches Kong Lingrou step by step, swearing to do whatever it takes to get revenge on the young heiress who once showed her kindness, bullied her, and then abandoned her. To that end, she comes up with a plan: 1. Pretend to be sweet, gentle, and deserving of Kong Lingrou’s affection. 2. Praise her and obey her without question. 3. Make her fall in love. The plan goes remarkably well. Eve 10.1kFavorites5.7kClicks/ch11.9kGifts

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   (Main character is the receiver!) The character design is so appealing, so delicious! A cunning and scheming uke (bottom) × a well-behaved, intelligent young lady who has everything under control (no forced love, no painful family background, and mentally sound). Very slice-of-life and Japanese-style romance. Although it's slice-of-life, the plot has just the right amount of conflict and climaxes to keep you reading. So sweet... Even though it gets a bit boring later on, it's short enough that you can finish it when you lose interest, making it a perfect little treat for your leisure time.

2. 2 入 Into the Sea 入海 Yue Ben Du月本渡Baihe (GL)660k WordsCompleted Blurb: Reunited in a secret realm, Lan Wu is bound by a beast contract to her former lover and becomes her servant. Only much later does she learn that the woman didn’t just bind them with a beast contract. She also bound them with a life-and-death pact that tied their fates together. [Older mermaid top, but the bottom takes charge sometimes] [The author’s skills are average. Please don’t scrutinize the logic] [Neither heroin 48.2kFavorites23.1kClicks/ch31.8kGifts

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   (Battle damage) The original text is from a PO (post-once) novel, and the plot is about 40/60 different from the actual story [doge]. The one on Jinjiang (another Chinese literature website) is an abridged version. It's a classic cultivation novel, but it still has the same problem as "The Legend of the Condor Heroes": all the causes and effects are due to the love and hatred of the previous generation, a common problem in Jinjiang cultivation novels. There is battle damage, but it feels like reading a compressed file, which is still unsatisfying. The main perspective is roughly there: the mermaid pearl is dug out, and the protagonist dies...

3. 3 有 A Love Without End (Senior Sister, Senior Sister) 有终（师姐师姐） Little Xie’s Spring Breeze小谢春风Baihe (GL)203k WordsOngoing Blurb 1 The first time Huang Zhen heard of Shen Zhuoyan, the cool and aloof junior had been named campus belle just three days after starting school. The first time they spoke, the junior was carrying a baseball bat and rescuing her from a gang of punks. Years later, they met again, and Huang Zhen shamelessly became Shen Zhuoyan’s roommate. “Senior, don’t get too close to me. You might fall for me.” “I’d have to be blind to fall for you!” The senior and junior probably never imagined that no one 19.7kFavorites19.8kClicks/ch3.7kGifts

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   (Main protagonist is a receiver + sickly) This isn't a grand-scale crime drama; it's somewhat like the episodic format of "Ten Deadly Sins," but it's not entirely independent either, with a main storyline running throughout. It's not a traditional crime novel; it's more about mind-bending suspense. Unfortunately, the villain's motivation is too minor—simply driven by romance. However, because of its short length, this style is just right. Reading it in one go feels like a smooth, interconnected journey, like a finely tuned stopwatch where all the gears are turning together. The character design is also incredibly satisfying; finally, it's not a seductive receiver, but rather a seductive attacker, hahaha. I'll be a fan of a cool, aloof receiver forever. The main character has stomach cancer, which is painful to read (but satisfying!). However, you have to find the extra chapters on Weibo.

4. 4 行 After Failing to Assassinate the Beautiful, Mad Sadist, I Got Lured In 行刺疯娇美人失败后被钓了 Chubby Patting His Belly小胖子拍肚子Baihe (GL)828k WordsCompleted 💕 Next up: "After Accidentally Marking the Abstinent Beauty O" [A wooden-headed, loyal puppy of a hidden guard X a flirtatious, teasing, wickedly charming madwoman] Jing Ren was the sharpest blade in the Rong family. She was loyal, ruthless, and merciless in all she did. Everyone said that one day she would turn on her master. The Rong family feared her and dreaded her, and could no longer afford to keep her around: They sent her to assassinate the greatest martial artist under heaven. Once s 35kFavorites26.6kClicks/ch113.8kGifts

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   (Battle damage) Well, the battle damage ratio is very high and it's indeed intense and satisfying, but it lacks staying power. The satisfying aspect of battle damage lies in the reactions of friends and family after being injured—their heartache or anger, and your own pain—but this aspect is somewhat weakened here (like a fake knife). Also, the overall writing style is a bit too effeminate. While the erotic content is reassuring, it's a bit too much for me personally.

5. 5 女 The Queen and Her Duke 女王与她的公爵 Two Little Cats两只猫猫Baihe (GL)412k WordsCompleted Next novel: We Pretended to Be Lovers, Then Fell for Real, Even Though We Were Rivals for My Mom [My cavalry once trampled the lands of all Europe. My barges sailed the seven seas. My glory was unmatched.] One hand was cuffed high above her... In the dim dungeon, Wen Lin struggled to sit against the damp stone wall. With her mysterious blue eyes, Queen Vicia watched the untamable pirate before her with interest. The filthy bandeau dress was torn away. The queen drew close without a hint of fea 11.1kFavorites16.2kClicks/ch7kGifts

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   (Battle Damage) This was the first medieval Western European alternate history novel I read many years ago. The early stages focused on kingdom building, fighting, and infighting, resulting in a fairly high casualty rate. It wasn't a classic story of loyal dogs and their masters; there was some element of rivalry and mutual exploitation between the lovers, but not too much. The early pacing was quite good, consolidating power and building the kingdom. Later on, it took on a sci-fi twist, logically coming together, but it felt somewhat disjointed. Nevertheless, I genuinely loved it back then, and I've reread it. I still love it.

6. 6 泾 Love Between Jing and Wei 泾渭情殇 Please Don't Laugh请君莫笑Baihe (GL)1.1M WordsCompleted Adapted from "Jing and Wei: A Love Story" on Jinjiang Literature City, originally written by Qing Jun Mo Xiao. Produced by Yin Hang Media and available exclusively on Maoer FM. Please listen to the audio drama "Jing and Wei: Without a Divide". The first preview was released on May 3, 2023. Starting May 10, one full episode will be released each week, for a total of 14 episodes. Let’s step into the world of “Jing and Wei: Without a Divide” together! Up next: "My Ghostly Lady" The natural barrie 109.5kFavorites107.3kClicks/ch124.8kGifts

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   (Sickness + Battle Damage) It fulfills all the plot points that Gu Bai wants, and is one of the few long novels I've read twice. Power struggles, factional infighting, ethnic conflicts—from the imperial court to the frontier, from small families to large nations, from love to blood feuds, "wife by my side, daughter of my enemy"—it's so painful! The basic tone is stomach-churning, loving someone you know is impossible, the main character is sickly throughout, an atypical gentle and sickly character, a seemingly innocent but actually ruthless individual, with countless battle damage.

7. 7 时 Fourteen Years of Time Difference 时差十四年 Lin Zizhou林子周Baihe (GL)455k WordsCompleted In 2019, Lin Zhi Que was 27. Single and beautiful, yet still stuck as a miserable wage slave. Burdened with the humiliating label of “illegitimate daughter,” she was like a bird that could not cry, crashing into a brick wall again and again. Her thorn-covered wings shielded the heart she called “dignity.” After her grandfather died, Lin Zhi Que was asked to go to her father’s hometown, Jincheng, to sell the old family house. She hadn’t been there in years. Everything was unfamiliar and worn, f 46.9kFavorites30.1kClicks/ch44kGifts

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   (Hehe, my personal opinion) I finally understand what it feels like to read this. It's a kind of millennium dream core. His writing style, rhythm, and pacing feel completely different from other online novels on the market, very unique and distinctive. There's an indescribable, leisurely feeling, each character vividly portrayed yet abruptly cut short, giving you a sense that time is truly passing and people are truly changing. You can't write like this without very delicate emotions. The writing style and prose are very comfortable, able to capture both the fiery passion of youth and the melancholy of adulthood without feeling out of place, managing to blend reality and fantasy simultaneously. It doesn't need dramatic plots, convoluted relationships, or the personas of internet celebrities; it feels like a group of living people, a kind of life. Reading this novel completely refreshed my understanding of how online novels portray the entertainment industry. It feels like the heatwave of the millennium has continued into 2025, with those passionate young women letting the spotlight of the era shine on their stage. Okay, let me give my impressions from the perspective of a web novel reader. It starts in a school setting and later moves into the entertainment industry, leaning towards slice-of-life with time-travel elements, but it's not that simple. Seriously, this story can't be judged from the perspective of a typical web novel reader. It's very comfortable and detailed, but for us readers with an omniscient perspective, it's also very agonizing and painful. It's definitely worth reading.

8. 8 南 The Old Winds Have Vanished from the Southern Island 南岛不见旧时风 Lin Zizhou林子周Baihe (GL)293k WordsCompleted Nan Island is an island. Off the coast of Guangdong, south of Nancheng, separated from the city by a narrow stretch of sea. Nan Island Middle School is a boarding high school ranked first in the city. It’s known as “the island’s pride,” yet it is directly administered by the city’s education bureau, and 90% of its enrollment places go to children from the city across the water. The island is poor, and its schools are short on qualified teachers. That year, only two students from Fangkou Village, 46.3kFavorites30.3kClicks/ch49.9kGifts

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   (Same as above) This is a novel that a friend strongly recommended. At first, I saw that it was a free novel, and I subjectively felt that the likes and positive reviews were somewhat inflated. After reading it, I realized that I was too naive. While described as a campus novel, the actual campus scenes are relatively minor. The plot unfolds primarily around a small island, resulting in a large cast of characters and a ensemble piece. It possesses a realistic literary feel, yet the campus elements have a web novel vibe—a fascinating blend that feels both real and distant. The most authentic and grounded aspect is the well-developed, rounded character portrayals. Without a main storyline, it feels more like a memoir, meticulously depicting youth on the southern island, with subtle romantic subplots. Initially, it seemed uneventful, quite bland and simple, much like my own daily life. Yet, it contains elements of resistance and rebellion, portraying the purity of the girls' hearts against the backdrop of youth. In short, this is a book that needs to be read again and again, nurturing the courage to grow amidst those seemingly ordinary days. Freed from the shackles of online novels, this is the best piece of youth literature I've ever read on Jinjiang Literature City.

9. 9 枯 Withered Bones [Wasteland] 枯骨[废土] Pepper Salt Tangerine椒盐橘Baihe (GL)895k WordsCompleted [Don’t read pirated copies. They aren’t the same as the original.] [Two powerful heroines | Supernatural abilities | Love and hate] A lost lamb X a bewitching bone demon. [Part One] Ever since she turned twenty, An He has dreamed the same dream every night. In the dream, a skeleton stands amid the mist and softly calls her name. “An He, come here. Come here...” The nightmare tormented her for three years, nearly driving her mad. Frequent blackouts came with the nightmares, until on her birthday 41.4kFavorites23.3kClicks/ch108.7kGifts

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   (Battle Damage) Undoubtedly, this is the top story of 2025. It's absolutely the most ambitious, plot-driven, and charismatic ensemble post-apocalyptic novel on Jinjiang Literature City. As an all-female story, it perfectly portrays the brilliance and power of women, as well as the sisterhood between them. Powerful, wild, and charismatic, both protagonists and antagonists are captivated by their personal charm. The plot is also a major feature. It's not just a post-apocalyptic fortress story; the later developments expand the scope, the world-building, and the storyline, making the plot truly dramatic and full of twists and turns. In particular, the suspense surrounding the image of the skeleton runs throughout the entire story. The only drawback is that the middle part of the plot is a bit dragging. Part 3, which is the climax of the whole story, is not evenly matched with Part 2. It would have been better if Part 3 could have been extended a bit more. Also, the relationship between the two main characters is a pure rivalry. They are truly rivals, and even at the end, there is still suspicion and manipulation. The transformation from hate to love is very intense, but not passionate enough. Overall, however, this is definitely the best post-apocalyptic novel written on Jinjiang Literature City in recent years.

10. 10 魔 The Witch Nishang (GL) 魔女霓裳（gl） Eight Thousand Years八千岁Baihe (GL)1.2M WordsOngoing . What is fate? . Destiny? The will of heaven? Something irreversible? . I don't know. . I only know I can't bear to see a beautiful woman grow old, or to see love end in tragedy at the point of a sword. . My favorite peerless beauty, and my most hated love story. No great author seemed interested in writing it, so I had to do it myself to ease my frustration. . Updates may be irregular. The writing is rough, rambling, and slow-paced. 90.2kFavorites87.6kClicks/ch89.1kGifts

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    (Main protagonist is the receiver + minor battle damage) I never read first-person perspectives, this is the only one.

11. 11 随 On Call 随时待命 Anqiao谙桥Baihe (GL)357k WordsCompleted [Two doctors / emergency department / rekindled romance] Main couple: Steady, reserved attending physician × gentle, level-headed associate chief physician Secondary couple: Sharp-tongued anesthesiologist × flirtatious traffic policewoman Highlights: The career-minded junior takes the initiative and wins back the senior she once treated badly, turning her into a cool, aloof woman. Blurb: After grad 80.5kFavorites92.8kClicks/ch72.4kGifts

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    (Minor Battle Damage) Although it's a classic reconciliation story, it's not melodramatic and is very satisfying to watch. Despite its short length, it manages to tell so many ups and downs in the emotional arc, all unfolding naturally. The two doctors and the two strong characters alone are enough to keep me hooked. Moreover, the medical descriptions are very rigorous and professional. A true love story. The mutual attack is indeed meticulously planned; in reality, both sides are quite similar, but the main perspective includes a car accident x1 and falling ill x1...

12. 12 降 The Art of Taming the Dragon 降龙诀［穿书］ The Moon Rises at Dusk时微月上Baihe (GL)880k WordsCompleted This novel will go VIP on November 2. Thank you for your support. Luo Qingci knew her name sounded like it belonged to the heroine of a historical romance, but she never imagined she'd actually transmigrate into a cultivation novel. What made it even more exasperating was that she hadn't become the heroine, but the heroine's doomed master. This cultivation novel was a classic story about a powerful female lead. The problem was, the heroine wasn't human. She was a dragon. In a world where humans 77.6kFavorites97.1kClicks/ch285.6kGifts

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    (Battle-damaged) A slightly typical yuri cultivation novel, the fresh thing is the underlying romance between the original female lead and her master. After a second reading, it wasn't as amazing as the first, especially the later parts which felt rushed. The descriptions of the battles lacked the feel of a cultivation novel; it's more of a minor cultivation story. The early parts still had that classic cultivation novel feel, but later it just revolved around the two main characters. The battles felt rushed, as if they were the only two strong fighters left in the entire cultivation world. The transmigration logic was well-developed, showing the author's skill in storytelling. But I still really liked it; this battle-damaged novel is just too good! When did it become a mutual top/bottom dynamic? The main perspective leans towards the bottom, but there's a counter-top aspect.

13. 13 见 Seeing the Dragon 见龙 Sun Mushroom太阳菌Baihe (GL)512k WordsCompleted Reading guide (please make sure to read this): 1: This novel has anti-piracy protection. If your purchase percentage is below 70 percent, the latest chapter will appear as an anti-piracy chapter. 2: The heroine has flaws in her personality. In the first few chapters, you may want to punch her in the head (the characters’ values do not represent the author’s). She will grow and change. Read with caution!!! 3: The r 64.9kFavorites96.5kClicks/ch84kGifts

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    (Main character is the receiver) I read this a long time ago. It's a typical cultivation novel. The female lead is a weakling in the beginning but later changes bodies, which some people can't accept, but once you do, you'll still find it quite good. The second female lead's character development gets a bit weak later on, but she's still my first love, so I'll give her a thumbs up.

14. 14 服 Giving In 服软 Shi Qian Ci时千辞Baihe (GL)868k WordsCompleted ● 1v1, happy ending, getting back together after a breakup, eight-year age gap ● Wildlife ranger × investigative journalist ● When I miss you, you're in my eyes, in my heart, in my passionate life. Blurb: 1. For two years, Mu Qinglin had something weighing on her mind, and often went drinking in Red Gate Alley on East Street, a lawless corner of town. By chance, she rescued a prickly little hedgehog with a sharp tongue and a larger-than-life personality. She coaxed her into going to school and 63.7kFavorites49.8kClicks/ch83.9kGifts

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    (Mainly focused on the protagonist's character, initially sickly, later battered) The subtle emotions written in the early stages were incredibly delicate and satisfying, especially with the age gap factor, which added to the enjoyment. Later on, perhaps attempting to explore a larger, more tangential storyline, the narrative felt somewhat unfocused, and the early writing style couldn't quite capture the later feel. Honestly, maintaining the early style and continuing with this kind of small-town urban romance would have been quite good. However, the addition of major elements like enemies and the truth later on added a unique charm. The main perspective is biased towards the victim, especially in the early game. In the later game, the main perspective suffers more battle damage, including deafness, gunshot wounds, and minor injuries.

15. 15 忏 The Hand of Confession, Slightly Trembling 忏悔的手，微微颤抖 Du Jinli杜锦鲤Baihe (GL)1.4M WordsCompleted My upcoming story, The Hand Holding the Sword Trembles Slightly, is open for pre-orders. P.S. This book has not been published! Anything being sold on Taobao or Pinduoduo is an unauthorized print. Please don’t buy it! A mildly scary unlimited-flow horror girls’ love story! The author has no sense of logic and no outline, but can reliably update 3,000 words daily. I absolutely won’t abandon the story. I hope you won’t overanalyze things. Just turn you 60.6kFavorites72.3kClicks/ch135.8kGifts

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    (Main character is the receiver + minor battle damage - around chapter 276, the Lost Paradise arc) I repent, I repent! This is my first GL infinite flow novel. Compared to horror-themed, mind-bending escape stories, each one felt more like storytelling (a slightly scary quick transmigration novel?), Even a story with a beginning and an end. Therefore, it created many vivid and relatable characters. However, the horror, escape, and ghostly elements were still depicted with great tension. The conflicts in the early stages were plentiful, making the beginning very enjoyable and exciting. The later stages, perhaps to emphasize the female lead's growth, felt a bit rushed, but there was another climax in the very end, keeping me on the edge of my seat. It's difficult for me to write a review of this book because it's mixed with too much personal emotion; I loved it so much. The most satisfying part was in the middle of the dungeon where the player died twice from the main character's perspective – a real mini-climax!

16. 16 不21+ Unyielding Time 不饶岁月 Carefree Banter无心谈笑Baihe (GL)460k WordsCompleted 60kFavorites92kClicks/ch43.9kGifts

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    (Sickly) This is definitely a melodramatic story. If I weren't a fan of war novels, I wouldn't have been able to finish it. It has a slightly cheesy feel to it, but the plot and romance are really quite rough.

17. 17 流 After I Washed Up on a Desert Island, a Mermaid Took Me Home 流落荒岛被美人鱼捡回家后 Sky Over Water天在水Baihe (GL)546k WordsCompleted [Human X Mermaid, Switches, Happy Ending] * Love is like water: it takes a thousand forms. You may not be able to touch it, but it will gently surround you., The Shape of Water * [Blurb 1] After a shipwreck, Yun Xi sank to the ocean floor with the vessel. Just before she lost consciousness, soft lips pressed against hers. When she woke again, she was in a murky pool, with a woman lying beside her. The woman was completely naked, with long, wavy hair like a thick mass of seaweed. Her features 53.9kFavorites59.4kClicks/ch89.1kGifts

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    (Main character is the receiver) It's very enjoyable, a rare story on Jinjiang Literature City where all chapters have been completed in recent years. It's not your average mermaid romance; it features real mermaids (guaranteed), even real-life beasts! However, there aren't many explicit scenes. It's a mix of slice-of-life and infrastructure building, giving it a desert island farming feel. It doesn't delve into fantasy. Although it features real mermaids, the female lead's psychological changes are particularly delicate and realistic, making it worth a read. Originally a story where the protagonist is the receiver... How did it change to a story where both partners are tops and bottoms?

18. 18 凭 Why You Get to Be the Protagonist? [Transmigration] 凭什么你当主角啊[穿书] Yanqiu湮秋Baihe (GL)1.8M WordsCompleted Content warnings: 1. The novel moves very slowly, and all the worldbuilding is made up. 2. Many characters are flawed. 3. The romance only makes significant progress in the final volume (Volume Three). The other sections focus mainly on the plot. 4. The author is constantly revising the manuscript. Please only dive in if you’re okay with all of the above! Thanks for reading. [Mutual falling hard for each other + fated love + loyal kitty + HE] Pairing: cruel, cold-hearted master, bottom + since 42.7kFavorites37.8kClicks/ch165.9kGifts

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    (Main character is a receiver + battle-damaged + sickly) It's quite complex, haha. I really liked the beginning; it's not a traditional cultivation novel, and the female lead's character design is very appealing—a sharp-tongued, beautiful, strong, and tragic heroine. However, too many factors were added to the world-building and plot development later on, making it feel more like a sci-fi transmigration novel. I dropped it halfway through because the updates were very inconsistent before. Those interested can check it out themselves. The master is a glass cannon, but the premise is actually quite good. Recommended way to finish: You can end it when your master dies in the mid-to-late game! It'll be incredibly satisfying to watch this way! The character designs are novel, and the main character's perspective has a high casualty rate! Especially in the mid-to-late game, it gets a bit despairing.

19. 19 离 Let's Talk About Divorce 离婚了解一下 Azure Sky Blue水色天青Baihe (GL)587k WordsCompleted Lawyer Jiang lost her case, and got carried off home by someone. Well, carried off she was, and now the defendant was even taking her to register their marriage, planning to keep her for life. Jiang Wu: I was thinking about how to steal you away from your partner, and this is what you had in mind? Shen Mu: We've got time. Why don't we think of some more naughty things? Reporter: How did you two decide to become partners and spend your lives together? Jiang Wu: A few drinks in, and one night was 42kFavorites85.2kClicks/ch33.6kGifts

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    (Main character is the receiver) It's somewhat like a legal drama series (like "Today's Talk"? No). The plot is very good, coherent yet independent, gradually unfolding the story between the two female leads. It's an atypical "arranged marriage to love" story, because it starts as a premeditated one-sided love that turns into a two-way relationship, giving it a slightly awkward, old married couple feel?

20. 20 禁 The Forbidden Woman's Bone 禁婆骨 Unshaken不飍Baihe (GL)1.0M WordsCompleted [Writing order: "Technical Knockout" → "Notes on Observing the Saintess". I'll see how the writing goes; the order may change slightly. Please support the official release, please support the official release, please support the official release!!!] Strong leads / two beautiful, tragic characters / battle-worn / gentle, top-tier older woman × occasionally unhinged, cool and aloof younger woman / adventure In ancient times, those who fasted and purified themselves to serve the gods were called 36.3kFavorites31.6kClicks/ch42.3kGifts

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    (Main character is the receiver) If you've read similar novels like *The Grave Robbers' Chronicles* and *The Questioner*, this one isn't particularly amazing. The female lead is portrayed as mysterious in the early chapters, with some kind of bloodline, but her strength isn't really highlighted, creating a bit of a contrast. So I dropped it halfway through. However, the reviews are quite good, so it's worth a try for those who like that kind of thing.

21. 21 霾 Murder in the Haze (GL, Post-Apocalyptic) 霾杀（gl末世） Eight Thousand Years八千岁Baihe (GL)509k WordsOngoing A world full of deadly danger, countless dead, and only a handful of strong survivors. Everyone hopes to become strong, but what if you simply aren’t? How are you supposed to survive? At all these crossroads, which path should you choose to cross the sea of blood and reach the future? For Lin Yi, one small consolation in all her misfortune is that she can... try. Try the paths, try the people, try her luck, try their hearts, try love. No pocket dimensions, supernatural powers, or cultivation. S 35.9kFavorites51.1kClicks/ch44.5kGifts

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    (Main character is the receiver) This is a huge cliffhanger! But it's good! If you can tolerate it, go for it!

22. 22 柏 Cypress Boat 柏舟 As Flowers Leave the Trees若花辞树Baihe (GL)156k WordsCompleted What do you do when your girlfriend dies again? Modern setting, transmigration, happy ending. Next up: Hidden Affection Synopsis: I Six years ago, Ning Zhi stole a kiss from Shen Yizhi and got caught. Shen Yizhi rejected her without a second thought. Six years later, after a long separation, a twist of fate leads them to register their marriage on the very first day same-sex marriage becomes legal. They agree to get what they need from each other and keep feelings out of it. To make the marri 24kFavorites27.9kClicks/ch17.9kGifts

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    (Personal feelings + minor setbacks) I'm so sad. It ended so suddenly, without any warning. It wasn't a traditional happy ending, and it made me feel so bad. Neither of the first two timelines had a happy ending; the plot twists and turns were so numerous they could be categorized as suspense. I watched it late at night, and it gave me the creeps. Bai Zhou spent three years alone, and Sang Yang spent four months alone, each living on their own isolated island. The final ending was Bai Zhou waiting for Sang Yang to grow up, nipping the disaster in the bud. It's not that the ending was bad, but it left me with a deep sense of regret. I thought that with the memories of reincarnation, Sang Yang would embrace a completely new life in a new timeline. She wouldn't know what Bai Zhou went through, even though it's all in the past. The dangers they faced together, the memories of fighting side-by-side, the efforts they made for each other—in the end, only one of them knew. It's so painful. Perhaps Bai Zhou will slowly tell the present Sang Yang all this, but it still feels so regrettable. The relationship doesn't develop gradually; it's a climax from the start, a mix of sweetness and angst throughout. The author skillfully uses flashbacks, weaving in moments of tension with recollections of carefree past moments, gradually inserting sweet scenes and everyday interactions during their courtship. This makes the story feel slow and drawn-out, then suddenly the pace slows down, but the suspense remains constant, the danger still lingering. The stark contrasts and conflicts keep everyone on edge, casting doubt on whether they can ever return to their former peaceful lives. That feeling of fighting side-by-side, of entrusting one's back to the other with complete trust—"I might doubt everyone, but never you"—is palpable. The entire story is plot-driven, with minimal emotional turmoil. The relationship deepens and becomes more nuanced over time, without dramatic ups and downs or mutual hurt. The plot is top-notch; I finished it in one go and was deeply moved. It uses a novel approach to angst, like a dull knife, causing a slow, persistent pain. Each loss, each recollection, amplifies the pain. Without exaggeration, this is the best GL (Girls' Love) novel I've seen on Jinjiang Literature City in recent years. Although it's only 33 chapters long, it leaves you wanting more. The gradual escalation and suspense build-up in the beginning are impressive, but the ending feels slightly rushed, especially the explanation of Xu Songyi. The secrets revealed at the very end, her death, and the sudden reincarnation to 2003, where she and Sang Yang relive their childhood and adolescence, falling in love once more. "Reunions in different times and spaces, loving you again and again." What more can I say? It's a masterpiece! At the age when I felt most powerless, I encountered the work I most wanted to reward.

23. 23 病 The Frail Beauty's Art of Winning a Wife 病弱美人的钓妻技巧 Song in the Lake湖中歌Baihe (GL)727k WordsCompleted [My next book, "Iceberg Devotion", is coming soon. Marriage first, love after. Please add it to your reading list.] Blurb: Chang Cining seals the evil cultivator Meng Wuya with her sword. Her strike splits the dark clouds and opens up the sky, but in an instant, her meridians shatter and her cultivation vanishes, leaving her a powerless invalid. Nine years later, Chang Cining hears the news: Qiao Ran, whom she personally exiled to the Dark Forest, has broken through the barrier and returned. Ba 21.6kFavorites26.8kClicks/ch10.6kGifts

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    The plot of (Sickly and Weak) is fairly standard, a small-scale cultivation story without a very large world-building or plotline. I mainly came for the sickly and weak character!!! I love this personality so much, haha. This attribute is portrayed exceptionally well; it's basically a story of a young couple bickering and making up. Second reading: The same problem remains: cultivation. The writing is still too immature. Some parts are rather childish, a common flaw in yuri cultivation novels—small-scale and limited plot. However, the emotional arc between the main couple and the characters' traits are still quite enjoyable. I absolutely love the sickly beauty!

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