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  1. 1 The Little Poison Demon Princess 万毒小魔妃 Ancient Romance1.4M WordsCompleted She is the top assassin on the wanted list of the twenty-third century, equally skilled in medicine and poison. In one fateful moment, she transmigrates into the most useless young lady of the Shen family in Yuncheng. Her mother died young, her father is heartless, her stepmother is vicious and spiteful, and her half-sisters are waiting to pounce. They steal her betrothal, poison her, and scheme against her with every trick in the book. He is Gu Qingcang, Prince Zhongxin: cold, ruthless, bewit 10Reads8.9Score614d adds
  2. 2 The Imperial Consort Agent Runs Wild in Another World 特工皇妃横行异世 Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted An was once a top agent, but died while carrying out a mission. Reborn on another continent, she became a notorious ugly, useless girl, cast aside by her family like trash. But who could have guessed that a golden-scaled dragon was never meant to stay in a pond? 82Reads8.7Score—14d adds
  3. 3 The Talented Princess 异能俏王妃 Ancient Romance987k WordsCompleted She was the foolish, dim-witted legitimate daughter of the Yin household, bullied and trampled underfoot… She was a covert assassin from a dark organization in the 21st century, known as the Devil’s Daughter. After transmigrating, she was determined to turn the world upside down and throw the realm into chaos! He was decisive and ruthless, looked down on all beings, and possessed incomparable grace. He was a peerless ruler, and her husband. From then on, he doted on her, loved her, and cherished 18Reads6.9Score—14d adds
  4. 4 Madcap Superpowered Consort: My Lord, Come Fight Me! 异能狂妃:王爷,不服来战 Ancient Romance1.5M WordsCompleted With the pocket-dimension supermarket she developed herself, Ning Jiuyue transmigrates to ancient times. From a penniless stranger, she transforms into the most dazzling beauty in the prince’s manor. Ice cream, instant noodles, and Lao Gan Ma chili sauce help her establish herself in the manor, and even win over the cold, stoic, disabled prince. The prince is handsome, the very model of a chaste and aloof gentleman. But... What on earth is this lifelong contract he wants her to sign? His Highnes 39Reads6.6Score—14d adds
  5. 5 From Trash to Treasure: The Peerless Young Lady 废材逆袭:绝世大小姐 Ancient Romance950k WordsCompleted Born into an illustrious family, the little girl has a painfully poor natural gift. Faced with the cold words and scornful looks of the world, she arches her brows and says, “I may be a nobody, but why can’t a nobody become powerful?” No amount of hardship can overcome her determination to grow stronger. In the end, with nothing but her own hands, she moves an entire continent. 16Reads7.0Score—14d adds
  6. 6 The Good-for-Nothing Young Miss Is Too Enchanting 废材小姐太妖娆 Ancient Romance1.4M WordsCompleted She is the heir to Imperial Phoenix City, of noble birth and status comparable to the heir to the throne, yet she is considered useless. He is the Heavenly Inheritance Kingdom’s ninth imperial uncle, a military powerbroker who enjoys supreme prestige, yet he is lame. By imperial decree, she goes from being the future crown princess to the ninth imperial uncle’s wife, becoming the aunt of the man who should have been her husband. The world says, “A useless woman and a cripple, a perfect match!” B 4Reads7.1Score214d adds
  7. 7 Reborn from the Ashes: The Bloodthirsty, All-Around Princess 凤凰涅槃:嗜血全能妃 Ancient Romance327k WordsOngoing The Prime Minister's legitimate daughter, Shangguan Qingcheng, is said to be the Crown Prince's fiancée. But she's a useless good-for-nothing, a lovesick fool who only knows how to pine after him! An Qingcheng, a bloodthirsty, ruthless, and cold-blooded top assassin of the twenty-first century, finally falls in love for the first time, only to fall for a scumbag and befriend a fake white lotus! By a twist of fate, An Qingcheng's soul transmigrates into Shangguan Qingcheng's body. When her blood- 4Reads—Score—14d adds
  8. 8 The Astonishing Good-for-Nothing Legitimate Daughter 惊天废材嫡小姐 Ancient Romance996k WordsCompleted She was a top assassin and peerless thief in the 21st century. After an accident, she transmigrated into the body of a useless young woman. Her cold eyes opened, and her sharp edge flashed into view. Call her useless, say she can't cultivate? She can wield the powers of metal, wood, water, fire, earth, thunder, light, and darkness. That'll scare the life out of you. Call her an unwanted bastard with a father but no mother? She rides an ancient divine beast and can trample you to death. But why d 383Reads7.6Score—14d adds
  9. 9 I Became an Immortal by Reading Books: My Wife, Your Secret Identity Is Showing 执书成仙:娘子你的马甲掉了 Ancient Romance172k WordsCompleted After getting married, I became the darling of the whole family. My husband's family are all demons: an adorable little sister, a white fox uncle, and a red fox mother. But the Demon King Prince is determined to cling to his wife's coattails. Other people rely on their fathers; I rely on my wife, and I mean business... Enter at your own risk: doted-on heroine + overflowing sweetness + playing the pig to eat the tiger. Please don't flame if it's not for you! Be cautious before diving in. If you l 3Reads—Score—14d adds
  10. 10 The Peerless Spirit Musician 绝色灵音师 Ancient Romance421k WordsCompleted [Two powerful leads, one-on-one romance, a brand-new fantasy power system, and a master of playing the pig to eat the tiger who delivers one face-slapping reversal after another!] “Could a strong person really transmigrate and get taken out by a bunch of weaklings?” The mighty Mu transmigrates, only to have her tendons severed and her spiritual sea ripped out. Her original body’s soul is obliterated, and the Phoenix of Divine Music descends, taking the world in hand with a single gesture! When h 44Reads8.4Score—14d adds
  11. 11 The Useless Imperial Consort Shakes the Three Realms Again 废材帝妃又轰动三界啦 Ancient Romance2.5M WordsCompleted [1v1, both pure, sweet romance + strong male and female leads + satisfying scumbag takedowns] Rumor has it that the Emperor is cold and aloof, and never gives any heavenly beauty a second glance. Yet for some reason, he takes an interest in a little nobody. Whenever she face-slaps someone, he hands her a weapon. Whenever she levels up, he gives her precious treasures. But she actually thinks he’s in the way and wants to take down the scumbags herself? Fine, then he’ll take responsibility for kee 505Reads8.6Score10214d adds
  12. 12 Refine Divine Pills, Command Divine Beasts! The Good-for-Nothing Mother Has a Pocket Dimension and Takes Her Child to the Top of the Cultivation World 炼神丹,御神兽!废材娘亲有空间,带娃修仙卷上天 Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Shu Jianyue was a level-six powerhouse with a personal space in the post-apocalyptic world. Then she transmigrated and became a good-for-nothing with a huge belly, trying to hang herself. What? A good-for-nothing? Only for now. She unlocked the planting space she had brought from the apocalypse. One fruit was enough to cleanse her meridians and remake her bones. A few cabbages turned rabbits into Skyward Roars. A few apples turned flying monkeys into Zhu Yan. Mashed potatoes and purple yams coul 2.1kReads9.0Score29314d adds
  13. 13 Phoenix Against Fate: The Princess Challenges Heaven's Will 逆天凰女:公主她与天争命 Ancient Romance2.1M WordsCompleted When the friends she trusted betray her, she swears to kill those who destroyed everything she had and took it all from her! For the first ten years of her life, she was the only princess, adored by everyone. Then, in a single night, her kingdom fell and her family was destroyed. Unable to bear the humiliation, she leaped into the abyss. “Ha ha ha ha! I was blind to treat vipers like family. If I, Baili Yan, survive, then the day I return against all odds, you will pay for the suffering you infl 641Reads8.7Score10114d adds
  14. 14 With Space in Hand, I Can Cultivate Immortality with Ease 手握空间好修仙 Ancient Romance612k WordsCompleted In her previous life, she kept her head down and did everything right, yet met a miserable end. In this life, she swore she would make something of herself! First she would farm, then cultivate immortality, and make a little money in her spare time. Before she knew it, she had become a wealthy woman. Then a handsome young man showed up at her door! What? He was the person who had saved her life? He was even refusing to leave her home! And he claimed they were destined to be together, and that sh 515Reads8.5Score—14d adds
  15. 15 Luo River Becomes a God 洛水成神 Ancient Romance690k WordsCompleted In her previous life, she was the business world’s peerless prodigy, feared across both the underworld and the respectable world, known as Deadly Canxue. In this life, she is the little princess of a secluded family on the Five Elements Continent, cherished by everyone. A handsome man lies sprawled across the bed, half-dressed. “Luoluo, do you like what you see?” “You’re not bad to look at. I’ll leave seducing the enemy to you.” The magical beasts people treasure and fight over rub against her l 12Reads7.7Score—14d adds
  16. 16 The Evil Emperor Has His Sights on Me: The Ghost Doctor's Wicked Consort Takes Down Scoundrels Online 邪帝缠上身:鬼医邪妃在线虐渣 Ancient Romance1.3M WordsOngoing She was once a top student and academic prodigy from the 21st century. Seeking revenge for her sister, she transmigrates into the seventh prince of the Tianqi Kingdom, a woman disguised as a man. The genius seventh prince excels at every sort of profession, leaving everyone asking, “Great master, is there room for one more accessory on your leg? What about me?” Then, after she appears in women’s clothes just once, a certain someone starts clinging to her. She: “Why are you following me?” He: “I’ 241Reads9.3Score10414d adds
  17. 17 Fluent in Beast Speech, the Farmer's Daughter Raises a Fortune in Animals 精通兽语,农女她家养百兽超富贵 Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Lighthearted + heartwarming] While swerving to avoid a stray cat on the road, She Jiaojiao crashes her car into a stone pillar. Just like that, she transmigrates into a farm girl who can “speak animal.” After she saves a pheasant, there's no stopping her... Hares, moles, the Black Snake King, tigers, jackals, leopard cats, lions, elephants... They all become her friends. She cures their ailments, and they reward her with all kinds of things: ginseng, lingzhi mushrooms, shed snake skins, and eve 20kReads8.9Score87814d adds
  18. 18 Purple-Eyed Beast Tamer: The Peerless Empress Commands All Things 紫瞳驭兽:绝世女帝控万物 Ancient Romance671k WordsCompleted Completed [Divine Beasts + Overprotective Love + Two Powerful Leads + Spatial Ability + Alchemy] What? I’m the top assassin in the world, and one bomb was enough to send me transmigrating? And I transmigrated into the body of a good-for-nothing who had lost all her spiritual power? Then that showy prince went and broke off our engagement? “This prince might consider letting you be my bed warmer.” “I really don’t know what’s in your head. Is it full of water or something?” One day, the once-usele 1.8kReads9.0Score20614d adds
  19. 19 Proud Phoenix Soars the Nine Heavens: Slaying Her Way Through the Three Realms 凤傲九天:逆天狂妃杀遍三界 Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted She returns with vengeance, and it's time for those who wronged her to pay. She commands divine beasts, claims divine artifacts, and trounces those pure-hearted schemers. Others run from magical beasts, but she beats them until they're fleeing through the forest. Pills? Are they really so precious? Her spirit beasts eat those pills like candy. Watch her rule the world. Feng Lihan: “Girl, I'll wait for you to grow strong enough to look down on the world with me.” Mu Ziying smiles and replies, “It 3.8kReads9.2Score41714d adds
  20. 20 Portable Space: Transmigrate to Ancient Times with a Medicine Vault and Become a Mad Queen 随身空间:带药库穿越古代当狂妃 Ancient Romance1.5M WordsCompleted [Both virgins + spatial storage + sweet romance + strong male and female leads + satisfying wish fulfillment] She is a top pharmacist from a 21st-century ancient martial arts family. One day, she transmigrates into the body of the useless eldest daughter of a general's household. Though she was born legitimate and of noble status, she has fallen so low that anyone can bully her. A useless nobody? A fool? Once her seal is lifted, she awakens five spiritual roots and a born spiritual body. Anyone 9.1kReads9.2Score1.4k14d adds
  21. 21 The Astonishing Divine Maiden: The Useless Young Lady Is Actually a Genius of All Elements 惊世神女:废物小姐竟是全系天才 Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted What? Born with a useless body, doomed to never rise again? Bullshit! Now that my soul and body are reunited, I’m here to crush you brainless fools! Spatial magic, every elemental affinity, beast taming, alchemy: I can do it all with ease! “Miao Qi! How dare you! Do you know who you’ve struck?” The Miao family patriarch’s eyes nearly popped out of his head. He stared at the Second Prince, panting like a dead dog beneath Miao Qi’s feet, and broke into a cold sweat. The woman in red laughed arroga 4.8kReads8.9Score71914d adds
  22. 22 Form a Pact with a Divine Beast! Awaken Your Divine Veins! All Three Realms Kneel in Reverence 契神兽!醒神脉!三界众人齐跪拜 Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Strong heroine + satisfying read + magical space + divine beasts + sweet romance] She opens her eyes to find herself once again in the body of a legitimate daughter who was beaten to death and bullied by everyone. Huh? This is too humiliating. She won't stand for it! And so begins her daily routine of taking down scumbags and making them face-slapping targets. A genius? Sorry, she's a prodigy. Taming divine beasts and refining pills come naturally to her… At the Vermilion Bird's cry, everyo 4.1kReads9.1Score52214d adds
  23. 23 Xue Xiaoran’s Journey Through Ancient Times as a Partner 薛小苒的古代搭伙之旅 Ancient Romance2.4M WordsCompleted What a bolt from the blue! A food lover has transmigrated into a primeval forest and is forced into hard mode! Xue Xiaoran can barely keep herself fed and clothed, and now she has a huge “burden” by her side: a “blind, mute, disabled man.” The two put their survival skills on display in the jungle, spending nights in caves, starting fires by rubbing sticks together, and searching for wild game… But as the two of them spend time together, why is this wild man getting more and more handsome? Xue X 8.4kReads9.1Score1.1k14d adds
  24. 24 Heaven-Defying Eyes: The Biggest Trouble-Maker in the Cultivation World 逆天瞳视,修仙界惹事一把手 Ancient Romance513k WordsCompleted [Romance included] [Cultivation] [Ancient setting] [Transmigration] [Genius] She came from the twenty-sixth century, bringing her heaven-defying supernatural ability to the Cultivation world. Her cultivation talent also left the entire world in awe. Five spiritual roots, a useless spiritual root? But what if they were top-grade five spiritual roots? The crowd cried out in disbelief. “Th-this is a Chaos Spiritual Root, something you only see once in a hundred years!” At the disciple selection cer 1.5kReads9.1Score24814d adds
  25. 25 Space: The Beloved All-Around Physician 空间:团宠全能医妃 Ancient Romance1.5M WordsCompleted [Spirit Spring Space + Miracle Doctor + Beloved by the Whole Family + All-Rounder + Two Powerful Leads + No Saintly Heroine + Sweet, Satisfying Romance] She was a useless girl whom her father didn't cherish and her mother didn't love. In her previous life, she was a medical doctor at the very top of her field. After transmigrating, with a new soul in her body, she set about both taking revenge and cultivating. When it came to her enemies, she believed in pulling weeds out by the roots: leave one 5kReads9.3Score68914d adds
  26. 26 After I Transmigrated, I Became the Beloved of a Cold-Blooded Killer 穿越后,我成了冷面煞神的掌心宝 Ancient Romance1.5M WordsCompleted [Both leads' first and only love + pocket dimension + sweet romance + doted on by everyone + powerful male and female leads] Yan Xiyao, a senior physician in a modern special forces unit, unexpectedly transmigrates into the body of the legitimate second daughter of the Junior Tutor's residence in the Martial Saint Dynasty. Her older sister and the man she was engaged to since childhood are both determined to kill her. Fine! I'll play along. If you want to kill me, I'll make you wish you were dea 15.1kReads9.4Score2.1k14d adds
  27. 27 Apocalypse: The Big Shot and Her Full-Spectrum Powers Protect China 末世对照组:大佬带全系异能守护华夏 Sci-Fi & Apocalypse861k WordsCompleted [Reborn in the Apocalypse + System Powers + Two Powerful Leads Defend the Nation] It wasn’t until the moment she died that Jian Yu learned the truth: the apocalypse wasn’t a natural disaster, but a man-made one! The destruction of humanity and the catastrophe that struck Blue Star were nothing more than a hunting game staged by a higher civilization, bored and eager to watch a lower civilization struggle on the brink of death! Looking at the System before her, all honeyed words and a venomous he 3.1kReads8.9Score35214d adds
  28. 28 The Heaven-Defying Poison Master: The Mad Demon Lord's Beloved 逆天毒妃,疯批魔尊心尖宠 Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Transmigration + Secret Identity + Medicine and Poison + Sweet Romance + Genius + Spatial Dimension] After transmigrating into a good-for-nothing fool overnight, her life as the leading lady began. She refined pills, controlled beasts, and mastered both medicine and poison. She became the Ghost King, commanding countless demon clans. Her secret identities were exposed, one after another. With a body of gods and demons, she became the daughter of the Heavenly Dao. “I don’t really understand love 13.5kReads9.4Score1.7k14d adds
  29. 29 Tyrant's Adorable Pet: His Wife Is a Face-Slapping Fiend 暴君萌宠:夫人是打脸狂魔 Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Yandere male lead x invincible female lead. Every night, the yandere Demon Emperor turns into a fluffy little cub and cuddles up to me] Demon Emperor: “My wife is blind. Don’t bully her.” Everyone: “She’s the strongest eye-art cultivator!” Demon Emperor: “My wife needs protection.” Everyone: “She’s contracted dozens of ancient great demons, and her combat strength is off the charts!” Demon Emperor: “She can’t treat illnesses. If you keep pressuring her, I’ll bathe the imperial capital in blood! 8.9kReads9.4Score2k14d adds
  30. 30 The Ghost Doctor and Poison Princess: Marrying a Handsome Young Prince 鬼医毒妃:嫁个绝色小相公 Ancient Romance2.1M WordsCompleted Zi Qian Ge, a top medical genius in Huaxia, is reborn in the Holy Heaven Continent. Physician, poison master, alchemist, weapon refiner, formation master: she thrives in every profession, and with her delicate hands, stirs the entire continent into turmoil, rising step by step to a position admired by all. But one time, she got carried away and couldn't resist teasing him: “The condition for saving you is that you give yourself to me and become my little husband. How about it?” She thought he wa 6.2kReads9.2Score61314d adds
  31. 31 The Evil King's Obsession: The Ghost Doctor's Wild Consort 邪王嗜宠:鬼医狂妃 Ancient Romance10.3M WordsCompleted She’s a ruthless, scheming ghost doctor of the dark night. After transmigrating, she becomes a useless girl everyone despises and spurns. She contracts an ancient divine beast, cultivates a heaven-defying divine art, and dazzles everyone. With poison pills and potions at her disposal, anyone who dares bully her is asking for death! What’s a ninth-grade pill to her? Her adorable pets eat those like candy. She can make medicine, and she does whatever she wants! He’s the enchanting, peerlessly hand 16.9kReads9.3Score1.7k14d adds
  32. 32 What?! The Beloved Little Junior Sister Is the Strongest in All Nine Provinces! 惊!团宠小师妹竟是九州最强者! Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted (Complete; no romance, invincible protagonist, hilarious, face-slapping, pure feel-good fun) The moment Qing Jiujiu transmigrated, she was bound to an Invincibility System! By accident, she crawled into her master's bed and fell fast asleep. Master: ??? The whole sect was in an uproar! The senior brother, second senior brother, third senior brother, fourth senior brother... all 108 senior brothers were stunned! Of all the beds the junior sister could sleep in, she had to choose her master's! The 1.9kReads9.3Score37814d adds
  33. 33 Ghost Emperor! Your Wild Consort Is So Incredible, Even the Demons Kneel 鬼帝!你家狂妃太绝,妖孽全跪了 Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Strong female lead + power fantasy] During the upheaval at the Heavenly Puppet Palace, Shi Xi’s eyes were gouged out and her life-bound puppet was stolen. She was tossed into a forbidden zone like a stray dog! At death’s door, she awakened spirit eyes that could see countless souls, drawing the attention of the Ghost Emperor, Gui Li. “Little girl, help me restore my body, and I’ll help you get revenge.” From then on, a peerless prodigy was born in the forbidden zone! You gouged out her eyes, se 15.7kReads9.4Score2.1k14d adds
  34. 34 Refine Divine Pills! Command Divine Beasts! The Good-for-Nothing Young Lady Is Actually an Unparalleled Empress 炼神丹!御神兽!废柴大小姐竟是绝世帝女 Ancient Romance2.9M WordsCompleted [Everyone’s darling + two powerful leads + beast taming + pocket dimension + inheritance of the Imperial Daughter] Ye Ranyin, the most feared mercenary of the 21st century, known as the Night God! In a single moment, she transmigrates into the body of a good-for-nothing scorned in a border town! Her fiancé’s family comes to break off the engagement? Her own clan treats her as a pawn to be discarded? The next moment, she is welcomed back to the imperial capital and becomes the only beloved young 54.5kReads9.4Score7.5k14d adds
  35. 35 The Divine Doctor's Daughter 神医嫡女 Ancient Romance4.0M WordsCompleted Feng Yuheng, a renowned physician skilled in both Chinese and Western medicine in the 21st century and a senior military doctor in the ground forces, transmigrates with a bang into the body of the Feng family's legitimate daughter in the Great Shun Dynasty. Unfortunately, her father doesn't care for her, her grandmother doesn't love her, her mother is timid, her younger brother is still a child, and her sisters are each more vicious than the last. Reborn in a new life, she absolutely refuses to 27.2kReads9.3Score4.4k14d adds
  36. 36 After Giving Birth, the Cold and Aloof Demon Emperor Begs Me to Stroke His Tail 生崽后,清冷妖皇哭求我摸他尾巴 Fantastical Romance1.8M WordsCompleted [Cool, aloof seductress VS domineering female demon] The female demon Chu Qun was reborn. A thousand years had passed, yet her legends still covered the continent. The Saint of the Pill, the world-destroying Marquis Chu Yi, the sword-forging patriarch... They were all her secret identities! In her previous life, her siblings betrayed her. She was torn apart by chariots, and her soul was sealed beneath the abyss. This time, she returned in triumph, slaying prodigies, killing her enemies, and supp 38.9kReads9.6Score5.5k14d adds
  37. 37 After Fleeing the Chaotic Era, I Became the Founding Empress 乱世逃亡后,我成了开国女帝 Ancient Romance4.1M WordsCompleted [Publication rights signed] [Strong heroine + political intrigue + turbulent times + power struggles + ensemble cast] She’s fleeing from the start, a female warlord in a chaotic age. Lin Zhihuang, originally named Lin Zhihuan, transmigrates as a county magistrate’s daughter, only to find tens of thousands of refugees attacking the city from the start! While others transmigrate into palace or household intrigue, she transmigrates straight into a chaotic age and a desperate flight from famine. The 93.2kReads9.4Score12.8k14d adds
  38. 38 The Reckless Abandoned Daughter: The Poisonous Consort Strikes Hard 弃女轻狂:毒妃狠嚣张 Ancient Romance2.1M WordsCompleted A 21st-century all-around agent transmigrates and nearly falls victim to her own mother’s murderous hand. They call her a good-for-nothing who can’t cultivate, worse than a beggar? Bai Huang gives a cold laugh. With a rare treasure in hand, all five of her elemental talents are unleashed. Even the War God has to step aside if he wants to take her as a disciple. She adopts adorable spirit pets, and all beasts bow to her as a crowd of underlings eagerly awaits her favor. A master of both medicine 18.6kReads9.5Score3.6k14d adds
  39. 39 Defying Heaven's Cute Beast: The Peerless Demoness Rules the World 逆天萌兽:绝世妖女倾天下 Ancient Romance6.2M WordsCompleted [Print Edition of One Thought, Ashes Return to the Mountain: Preorders Open September 27 at 7 p.m.] Her own sister ripped out her phoenix bone, stole her talent, and tossed her into the Demon Rift like a dog! But against all odds, she survived and became the little demon girl cherished in the palms of the monsters living in the Demon Rift! The monsters of the Demon Rift: “Anyone who lays a hand on Niannian declares war on our entire demon clan!” She returns to the Five Continents, cuts down her 146.8kReads9.6Score18.9k14d adds

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