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- 101 The Saint of Rural Medicine 乡野医圣 Jiang Hao was the only university student in the village, but before he could graduate, someone beat him until he lost his mind. Afterward, he returned to the village. Kindhearted Sister Tao Hong looked after him all along, helping him scrape by. A widow’s doorstep is always a source of gossip, and the village men often watched Sister Tao Hong with bad intentions. When one of them made a move, Jiang Hao risked his life to drive the scoundrel away. He was gravely wounded, but unexpectedly inherit 838Reads6.7Score10214d adds
- 102 The Gynecology Specialist 妇科圣手 Xu Jinghuan, who possesses peerless medical skills, descends from the mountain and becomes a gynecologist. His miraculous cures earn him a reputation as a master physician. What secrets lie behind his mysterious senior sister and his strange origins? Watch as a generation's divine doctor makes his mark in the city! 2kReads9.1Score30514d adds
- 103 The Grave Robbers' Chronicles: Sequel to The Ultimate Notebook 盗墓笔记之终极笔记后续 A continuation of Ultimate Note. After surviving life-and-death adventures at places such as the Heavenly Palace in the Clouds and the Snake Marsh Ghost City, Wu Xie, Zhang Qiling, and Wang Pangzi have managed to uncover some of the truth. Yet the “Ultimate” behind the Bronze Gate and the secret of immortality remain shrouded in mystery. After returning from Changbai Mountain, Wu Xie stumbles upon a mysterious clue that points to an even greater crisis and more astonishing secrets. The Iron Tria 91Reads—Score—14d adds
- 104 The Dream of the Lan Kingdom: The Peerless Marquis of Wen 蓝国之梦之温侯无双 [Invincible] + [Wacky] + [Xuanhuan] + [Blood-pumping] + [War God] + [Tragic Romance] + [Nation Fallen, Family Lost] Lü Bu, lord of countless tribulations and a War God bound by the curse of reincarnation, vows to defy heaven and change his fate. With unparalleled martial prowess, he will sweep through enemy ranks and shatter the shackles of destiny. [Love and Hate Entwined] A tragic, moving romance with his beloved spans life and death. Can they write their own love story? [Brotherhood] Guan Yu’ 8Reads—Score—14d adds
- 105 Detective Di Renjie 5 神探狄仁杰5 In the first year of the Wu Zhou era, during the Lantern Festival, it should have been a peaceful night of celebration, with every household rejoicing and the whole nation in high spirits. But in Yangzhou, the ancient Qionghua tree, which had been withered for many years, suddenly came back to life. Scarlet droplets seeped from its petals and slid down like bloody tears. Rumors spread like wildfire, and panic over “Heaven's punishment descending upon the world” swept through Yangzhou. The people 5.9kReads8.6Score37314d adds
- 106 A Di Renjie Mystery: The Chang Le Case 狄仁杰故事之常乐案 [Ancient crime-solving + mystery + history + Tang Dynasty + everyday life and relationships] 1. Background During the reign of Emperor Gaozong of the Tang Dynasty, the young and talented Di Renjie travels to the capital to take the imperial examinations. He enters official service as the magistrate of Changle County, improves local governance, and solves mysterious cases. 2. Cases Planned cases include Bloodshed on Mount Hua, The Missing Persons Mystery, The Mysterious Berries, Souls Lost in Jin 579Reads8.4Score—14d adds
- 107 The Village's Live-In Son-in-Law 乡村上门女婿 Are live-in sons-in-law supposed to be treated as inferior? He works tirelessly, getting up early and staying up late to keep the family running. Why can’t he earn even the slightest bit of respect? After being humiliated again and again and nearly losing his life, Wang Long can’t take it anymore! 4kReads8.8Score25914d adds
- 108 The God-Tier Live-In Son-in-Law 神级上门狂婿 Three years ago, Su Luo was framed and lost all his cultivation. He became a live-in son-in-law, bullied by everyone and scorned by his own family, and saw the world for the cruel place it was. Three years later, he returned to the peak, bringing back cultivation powerful enough to shake heaven and earth and make ghosts weep. Reborn from the cocoon, he soared into the sky. “Three years ago, you didn't look down on me and protected me for three years. Now I'll protect you for the rest of your lif 3.2kReads8.6Score28114d adds
- 109 Three Kingdoms: I Transmigrate as Zhao Yun and Claim the World from the Start 三国：穿越赵云，开局截胡天下 [Alternate History, Struggle for Supremacy, Transmigration, Three Kingdoms, Power Struggles, Feel-Good, Wits and Strategy, Passion, Decisive and Ruthless, Multiple Heroines, Farming, Lighthearted, Scheming] In the first year of Xingping, I transmigrated as Zhao Yun of Changshan. Knowing how Gongsun Zan would meet his end at Yijing and how Liu Bei would spend half his life in hardship, I bid Liu Bei farewell and carved out a path to supremacy of my own! At the Battle of Jieshiqiao, I win Ma Yunlu 1.7kReads6.8Score13114d adds
- 110 The Live-In Son-in-Law 上门女婿 Other men become live-in sons-in-law for money, but Ren Zhengze did it for love. The eldest grandson of the Ren family, he was content to live an ordinary life, but reality forced him to return to his family and become a ruthless tycoon. When he came back, the wife who had once called him a good-for-nothing walked into his room of her own accord, as gentle as a kitten. But no matter what, he could no longer feel the way he once had. 610Reads6.9Score—14d adds
- 111 Great Song: The God-Tier Choice System, Emperor from the Start 大宋：神级选择系统开局当皇帝 Reborn in the Great Song, Zhao Gou, the most spineless emperor in the dynasty's history, has bound himself to a god-tier Choice System. But I refuse to accept this fate! I will become a wise ruler remembered for all time, with beautiful women by my side, the greatest generals at my command, and brilliant strategists at my service. I will crush treacherous ministers, march against the Jin, conquer Western Xia, fight the Mongols, and claim the world! 377Reads5.5Score—14d adds
- 112 The City's Number One Live-In Son-in-Law 都市第一赘婿 Ye Chen, the useless son-in-law of the Chu family, spent two years biding his time while making great strides in academia. Now he has decided to leave the Chu family and uncover the cause of his parents' deaths. His medical skills are unmatched, his martial arts prowess sweeps all before him, and he wins the heart of a beauty as he rises to the pinnacle of the martial world! 84Reads—Score—14d adds
- 113 The God-Tier Ultimate Son-in-Law 神级极品赘婿 [Explosive feel-good story ✚ Humor ✚ Invincible protagonist ✚ King of memes] Jiang Hao was a good-for-nothing live-in son-in-law of the powerful Situ family in Binhai City. By chance, he learned peerless medical skills and martial arts from an old Taoist. From then on, his life was like having a cheat code. He heals the world with medicine and defeats his enemies with martial arts. Those who looked down on him will keep getting their faces slapped, until they respectfully call him Brother Hao! 63Reads—Score—14d adds
- 114 Liu Yong, the Last Judge Bao 末代青天刘墉 During the reign of Emperor Qianlong, Heshen held sway over the imperial court, while Liu Yong, despite his hunched back, delighted in tormenting the corrupt and powerful. The clack of his abacus struck at the spines of greedy officials, and the glow of his pipe kindled hope among the people. Nine epic tales, each step fraught with danger. Watch him turn common folk into pieces on a chessboard and the bustling streets into his playing field, unleashing a thunderous storm that sweeps from the mar 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 115 Bao Qingtian: The Female Prosecutor of Kaifeng 包青天之开封女提刑 The Female Coroner of Kaifeng Her father died unjustly, her mother met a tragic end, and she brought her forensic expertise to Kaifeng. At the autopsy table, no one is above anyone else. Before the law, all are equal. A prince? Chop his head! A powerful minister? Investigate him! Even her fiancé turns out to be the secretly hidden Prince Gong? Ding Yuehua: "Fine. Bring it on, all of you. I'm in a hurry to clear my family's name." The Song Dynasty's foremost female coroner, she takes on anyone w 183Reads—Score—14d adds
- 116 Hua Yu, the Orphan: From the Start, Two Lives on the Line 孤儿华宇：开局两条人命 When Hua Yu was six, his father died in an accident. The shock drove his mother insane, and she eventually disappeared. Hua Yu was left an orphan, so his paternal aunt took pity on him and adopted him. Through his own hard work, Hua Yu got into university, but his aunt’s family had no money, and his dream of attending college was on the verge of being shattered. The village head, Hua Qun, promised to rally the villagers to pay for his education, but on two conditions: first, he had to study medi 25Reads8.3Score—14d adds
- 117 The White-Browed Hero: The Sequel 白眉大侠后传 After smashing the Eastern Sea's Little Penglai, White-Browed Hero Xu Liang, Jade-Faced Little Bodhidharma Bai Yunrui, and the others grew tired of life in officialdom. One after another, they resigned and left the capital, Kaifeng Prefecture in Bianliang… Xu Liang returned to his hometown at the Xu family estate in Qixian, Shanxi, with the Big-Headed Ghost Fang Shu'an, the witty boy Fang Kuan, and the multi-armed boy Fang Bao… Bai Yunrui returned to his hometown at the Bai family estate in Ji 29.1kReads8.9Score1.2k14d adds
- 118 The Female CEO's Live-In Son-in-Law Goes on a Rampage 女总裁的上门狂婿 The legendary God of War Lin Fei returns and becomes a live-in son-in-law. He endures humiliation and constant bullying, while the stunning female CEO misunderstands him at every turn. They even sleep in separate rooms. Everyone walks all over him and throws their weight around, but he just laughs and chats as if none of it matters! For the sake of the friendship forged in battle, he can endure any hardship! Power struggles, grudges, love and hate! “I don’t understand your world, but I’ll carry 14.9kReads8.7Score1.1k14d adds
- 119 The Divine King’s Medical Son-in-Law 神王医婿 Twenty years ago, during a massacre that struck the Gao family, Gao Han narrowly escaped death. Tang Ling saved his life, and later his master took him deep into the mountains. For twenty years, Gao Han trained diligently and mastered a formidable set of skills. His master told him to cultivate his character and temper his anger, but he never forgot two things: the little girl who had saved him, and his grudge against those who had destroyed the Gao family. Twenty years later, he bid his master 9Reads6.3Score—14d adds
- 120 The Live-In Son-in-Law 上门女婿 I was once the eldest young master of a wealthy family, but when my family fell into crisis, I had no choice but to become a live-in son-in-law to resolve it. My wife is beautiful, but married life has been like being a lovesick puppy: I have no dignity and no joy. My cousin, however, introduced me to beautiful women, promising it was safe and there’d be no trouble afterward. I didn’t turn him down, unaware that this was only a trap to awaken my desires... 112Reads—Score514d adds
- 121 Di Renjie Investigates: The Mystery of the Haunted Village 狄仁杰探案·鬼村迷局 Di Renjie Investigates: The Mystery of Ghost Village 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 122 I Became Emperor in the World of Myth 我在神话里当皇上 [System + smart protagonist + no female lead + descendants and national fortune] Wen Jian transmigrates to a world of Eastern mythology, but the System he brings with him is the [Mortal Dynasty System]. After sweeping across the Six Kingdoms with his sword, Wen Jian laments that a human life lasts no more than a hundred years. So, by forbidden means that defy the natural order, he overcomes every obstacle and embarks on the path of immortal cultivation within a dynasty. —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 123 The Female Investigating Judge of Kaifeng 开封女推官 On her first day in office, Ding Yuehua, a female magistrate in Kaifeng, cracks a poisoning case involving the richest man in the region. A faint redness beneath the fingernails and an unusual fragrance of gold powder lead her to a bloody case of spice monopolies. When victims “volunteer” to test the drugs, and the lone survivor of a family massacre becomes a perfumer bent on revenge, she must use her expertise to cut through the web of power and capital and uncover the truth. 17Reads—Score—14d adds
- 124 Di Renjie Investigates: The Blood Peony 狄仁杰探案·血牡丹 Di Renjie Investigates: The Blood Peony 6Reads—Score—14d adds
- 125 Live-In Son-in-Law 上门女婿 My family is poor, so I’ve ended up living under someone else’s roof as the live-in son-in-law of a beautiful model… 100Reads—Score—14d adds
- 126 Hai Rui, the Upright Judge of the Ming Dynasty 大明青天海瑞 During the Jiajing reign of the Ming dynasty, the corrupt world is as dark as night. Hai Rui, newly embarked on his official career, is no more than a low-ranking county deputy. A bizarre murder and a bloodstained copper coin bind his fate to that of Luo Jinghong, a wandering swordswoman. The powerful hold the world in their hands, and mysteries are tangled together at every turn. Watch as the young Hai Rui wields the law as his sword and chivalry as his courage, cutting through blades and consp 201Reads—Score—14d adds
- 127 The Divine Detective Di Renjie of the Tang Dynasty 大唐神断狄仁杰 Young Di Renjie has no strength to even wring a chicken’s neck, yet possesses extraordinary talent for administration and strategy. A scholar and a warrior, he and the chivalrous princess he is to marry are forced to investigate an unsolved case from the previous dynasty, one that threatens the very foundation of the state. Surrounded by deadly schemes and undercurrents at court, he must wield logic as his sword and a benevolent heart as his shield, uncovering a conspiracy that could overturn th 292Reads—Score—14d adds
- 128 Di Renjie and the Tang Dynasty’s Strange Case 狄仁杰之大唐奇案 My latest work is out! Head over to Tomato Novel to read it. I hope you enjoy it. Your support motivates me to write, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 2.2kReads—Score—14d adds
- 129 Detective Dee: Sisters on the Trail of a Killer 狄仁杰之姐妹追凶 A new work is here! Come read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you'll enjoy it. Your support is what keeps me writing, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 41Reads—Score11314d adds
- 130 The Azure Judge’s Record of Cracking Cases 青天破局录 Eighteen headless corpses of beggars appeared in Bianliang. Bao Zheng was ordered to investigate, but the Beggars’ Guild elders treated him with cold indifference. Zhan Zhao sneaked into the Beggars’ Guild headquarters at night and discovered that every dead beggar had a mysterious star chart tattooed on their back. Gongsun Ce deciphered the chart and found that it pointed to the imperial mausoleum. Deep inside, a skeleton in an imperial dragon robe slowly raised its head, clutching a bloodstain 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 131 The Absurd Goings-On in Yeling Village 野岭村的荒唐事 All kinds of ridiculous things happen in Yeling Village, nestled among barren mountains. By chance, Ma Xiaomao comes into possession of a heavenly book and gains ancient medical skills. He makes his mark in medicine and pharmacy, devotes himself to healing the world, wins the village chief's daughter's heart, and becomes famous for punishing evil and promoting good! 4.4kReads9.0Score50514d adds
- 132 Impersonating Zhan Zhao: I Set the Heavens Ablaze in the Great Song 冒充展昭我在大宋点天火 A special forces kingpin transmigrates into the role of a substitute Zhan Zhao, facing a dead end from the start. On a snowy night in Bianjing, he is given a choice by Bao Zheng: starve to death as a beggar, or serve as a target and live for three days. He takes up the bloodstained Juque sword and asks just one question: “Is this mountain of slander enough to set the whole place ablaze?” 34Reads—Score—14d adds
- 133 Di Renjie: Blades and Swords in the Azure Clouds 狄仁杰之刀剑青云 Just after Di Renjie had resumed his position as chancellor, seven officials mysteriously died overnight in Luoyang. After examining the bodies, Wang Yun furrowed his brow. “My lord, they were poisoned with the Western Regions’ ‘Drunken Dream of Life and Death.’ The poison must be activated with inner power.” Di Qingqing pursued the killer late into the night, only to have her veil flicked away by the tip of the enemy’s sword. The black-clad figure chuckled. “Miss Di, where did you learn that sw 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 134 Judge Bao: Zhan Zhao, the Southern Hero 包青天之南侠展召 For ten years, the jianghu has known the lamps of rainy nights. Southern Hero Zhan Zhao cuts through the world with his sword. But he never knew that the beginning of his legend would be the night he got drunk and rescued a charming young heroine… “I am Ding Yuehua. Please, Great Hero Zhan, save my life!” Zhan Zhao’s head throbbed. “Miss, could you first tell me why thirteen gangs of bandits are after you?” It wasn’t until the day he heard at a teahouse of Judge Bao’s legendary skill at solving 8Reads—Score—14d adds
- 135 The Dragon Map Mystery of Emperor Renzong 仁宗侠影之龙图谜案 His name was Shen Guyun. He had once been the youngest armed guard under Zhan Zhao at the Kaifeng Prefecture in the capital, known as “Jade-Faced Little Whirlwind.” Three years ago, he was falsely accused in a baffling case with no corpse and expelled. Since then, he had wandered the jianghu like a drifting cloud and a wild crane, his whereabouts unknown. 33Reads—Score—14d adds
- 136 Bao Qingtian, the Iron-Faced Detective 铁面神断包青天 A traditional detective story mixed with supernatural elements, moving at a breakneck pace with twists you’ll never see coming. This isn’t some brainless power fantasy. The cases are solved with real thought, and it’s so satisfying to see characters who actually use their brains! Highly recommended for anyone who loves suspense and mind-bending mysteries! 16Reads—Score—14d adds
- 137 The Live-In Son-in-Law 上门女婿 Being a live-in son-in-law is hard, but being one who doesn't live with his wife's family isn't easy either. Zhao Yizhou is a low-paid office worker who faces setback after setback. His wife looks down on him, her family treats him with contempt, and even his own child acts the same way. Determined to reclaim his dignity as a man and escape this predicament once and for all, he begins to fight back against all odds… 320Reads—Score—14d adds
- 138 Detective Di Renjie's Brain-Burning Case Files: A Trilogy 狄仁杰超烧脑探案三部曲 The Di Renjie Brain-Twisting Mystery Trilogy includes The Evil Qilin, The Fire Phoenix, and The Golden Dragon Lock. The Evil Qilin: In the mighty and prosperous Tang, Wu Zetian plans to hold a ceremony to worship Heaven. Then word spreads that a demonic beast, the Evil Qilin, is running rampant in Youzhou. An official is murdered, the people are stained with blood, and rumors of an ill omen sent from Heaven begin to circulate. Di Renjie travels to Youzhou to investigate, but danger lurks at ever 3.4kReads9.5Score58414d adds
- 139 The Divine Maiden Has Arrived: Cross Her and Suffer 神女降临，谁惹谁遭殃 Born of both gods and demons, she is rejected by the world, and her parents suffer because of her. She inherits the power of the Primordial Ice Lotus Goddess, making her the target of countless evil and treacherous people, and is relentlessly hunted. She endures countless hardships and dangers while fleeing, but remains strong and refuses to give up. With the help of her family and companions, she grows steadily stronger. As she grows, she gradually uncovers the mystery of her unusual origins: W 25Reads—Score—14d adds
- 140 Justice Bao: Southern Hero Zhan Zhao 包青天之南侠展昭 In the early years of Emperor Renzong's reign in the Northern Song dynasty, the court was rife with intrigue. The emperor's father-in-law, Grand Tutor Pang, and the eunuch Guo Huai formed a faction, pursued private interests, and joined forces with the martial world to plot rebellion. In the martial world, a secret organization called the Wind Listener Tower was dedicated to “knowing all under heaven and keeping the people safe.” It gathered secret intelligence from the court and the common real 540Reads—Score—14d adds
- 141 Book One by Jiu Zhuan Kun Qiu 九转坤球的第1本书 [Village Doctor + Farming] [Illustrated] On my first night in Taohua Village, I saw the village bully trying to assault the young woman next door. I stepped in to stop him, but the bully ambushed me, knocked me out, and tossed me into a kiln cave. But I didn’t die. Instead, I unexpectedly obtained Shennong’s legacy and inherited a vast store of knowledge and skills... 54Reads6.9Score—14d adds
- 142 A Confession Letter from the Start: Keeping My Mother Wu Zetian Calm 开局一份检讨，稳住我妈武则天 From the start, it’s a death sentence! Transmigrated as Li Xian, Crown Prince Zhanghuai, he has only three months before he is deposed and killed. His own mother, Wu Zetian, is already sharpening her knives. No System, no cheat abilities. All he has is six years of experience writing reports in a government office in his previous life, along with the broad perspective of a history graduate student. Wu Zetian tests him: “Governing a country is like taming a spirited horse. What would you do?” Li 48Reads5.5Score12514d adds
- 143 The Live-In Son-in-Law 上门女婿 The number one man of the Immortal Sect is reborn, only to become a live-in son-in-law… The great families and powerful clans are dogs at my feet, and the world's wealth and power are my vanguard! 2.3kReads—Score10014d adds
- 144 A Love Below Her Station: Chief of Staff Shen’s Secret Lover 卑恋：沈参谋长的小情人 [Republican Era] [The husband’s long road to winning her back] When Liu Ruyu was still a singer at the Paramount, Master Shen came and went as he pleased. Every time, he took what he wanted, then tossed her a few silver dollars and left. He even claimed that a real man would never be swayed by beauty, and that he was determined to cut all ties with her! But fortunes change. Now he’s pretending to be drunk so Liu Ruyu can steal his seal and set someone free right under his nose. Liu Ruyu used 375Reads8.1Score—14d adds
- 145 The Invincible Miracle Doctor in the Countryside 无敌神医在乡间 In a bustling hospital, a group of people in white coats devote themselves to saving lives, day and night moving between hospital wards and operating rooms. Jiang Yun is a promising young doctor. With his superb medical skills and deep sense of responsibility toward his patients, he has become one of the hospital’s finest. Calm and perceptive, he never backs down in the face of complex, difficult cases, always giving his all to find the best treatment. Yet beneath the seemingly tranquil surfac —Reads8.3Score—14d adds
- 146 The Tales of Di Renjie 狄仁杰故事 [Mystery + Deduction + Crime Solving + Ancient China + Tang Dynasty] 1. Story Background During the reign of Emperor Gaozong of the Tang Dynasty, the young Di Renjie discovers a case involving a skeleton while on his way to take up the post of magistrate of Luoyang County. As he investigates its hidden secrets, a murder occurs in the Wang family. Everyone is a suspect, but who is the killer? In a secluded manor, the host dies before a banquet ends. No one present could have committed the crime, 736Reads6.5Score10514d adds
- 147 The Second-Rate Son-in-Law's Road to Success 二流女婿扶摇路 Ever since I was a kid, my teachers said I was a mediocre student. Put plainly, I was smart enough, but unwilling to work hard. My grades were average, and I was content with that, with no desire to improve. I thought my teachers were right, but I just couldn't change. Even after getting married, I was still the same. I even branded it as enlightenment, as having seen through the ways of the world. In truth, I could live so carefree because someone else was carrying the burden for me. Then one d —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 148 The Village Miracle Doctor 小村神医 (Countryside + Miracle Doctor + Getting Rich + Farming) Wang Xiaole of Peach Blossom Village was bullied, but the misfortune turned out to be a blessing in disguise: he obtained the divine artifact Luo Shu, inherited from Fuxi, and began living a life of effortless success. He raised dogs and grew vegetables, developed cosmetics, promoted tourism, and built an eco-friendly factory, transforming the small mountain village into a thriving place and leading everyone to prosperity. From then on, Wan 77Reads9.1Score—14d adds
- 149 Transmigrate and Sweep Through the Three Kingdoms 穿越之横扫三国 The protagonist transmigrates by accident and gets a miraculous opportunity to master extraordinary skills! Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, come here! Big-Eared Bandit, move aside! You’re Dian Wei? Be my underling! Brother Zhao Yun, how about we become sworn brothers? Watch as Wu Yue takes the Three Kingdoms by storm!!! 1Reads7.0Score—14d adds
- 150 Yu Chenglong, the Upright Judge of the Qing Dynasty 大清青天于成龙 My new work is here! You’re welcome to check it out on Tomato Novel. I hope you’ll enjoy it. Your support motivates me to write, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! 429Reads—Score—14d adds
