Novels like Reborn as a Jianghu Boss, Starting with Obeying the Law
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- 51 Schoolyard Storms, Northeast Underworld 校园风云，东北江湖路 [Wherever there are people, there will be a world of the underworld] [A Northeast underworld story] [Decisive and ruthless] [A road of no return] [First person] [Recollections] [This story is entirely fictional. Any resemblance to real people or events is purely coincidental.] My name is Han Tian. I was kidnapped by human traffickers as a child and forced to beg on the streets. It wasn't until Uncle Han rescued me from them that I was given a name. He showed me that a person could live like a re 14Reads—Score—14d adds
- 52 Let the Young Be Wild 任少年轻狂 Multiple heroines + brotherhood + no System + a little cathartic wish fulfillment Lin Chen is beaten up by the school beauty’s thug of a brother just for looking at her one too many times in class. I will never give in. Push an honest man too far, and he becomes even more terrifying. 45Reads—Score—14d adds
- 53 In the Name of the People: Great Things Begin When I Reject Liang Lu 人民的名义：伟业从拒绝梁璐开始 Qi Tongwei, who shot himself at Guling Ridge, is reborn in the year Hou Liangping, Zhong Xiaai, and the others start university. Instead of kneeling in a spectacular public display to secure an easy path to advancement, he takes the initiative and brings down Liang Qunfeng, his father-in-law in his previous life. In this life, he changes his fate, gains the upper hand against destiny, climbs step by step, and gradually rises to the very top. 67Reads—Score—14d adds
- 54 The Heavenly Gate of the Jianghu 江湖天门 The martial world is awash in blood and turmoil. Who will shape the course of history? What is the true reason for Ming Jia's return? A hidden dynasty emerges once more, the sinister Yamaguchi-gumi refuses to stay buried, and the powerful Xiao clan is shrouded in mystery. As the struggle for supremacy looms, the story of Tianmen continues... 117Reads—Score—14d adds
- 55 The Thirteen Guardians of Tang City 唐市十三太保 The Tang City Underworld Duology, Part One: The Thirteen Guardians The bigwigs of Tang City’s martial world fell one by one during the 1983 crackdown. But wherever there are people, there will always be a martial world, and new forces are already stirring! Who will become Tang City’s next underworld boss? The story of the Thirteen Guardians of Tang City begins after Qin San, Wang Wu, and Ma Liu witness their father’s execution by firing squad! 965Reads—Score—14d adds
- 56 The Pinnacle of Dark Martial Arts 黑武之巅 Sorry, everyone, for posting the prologue so late. You can skip ahead to the beginning of Chapter 102 first, then come back and start reading from Chapter 1. Apologies. A novel featuring the underworld, supernatural abilities, the city, and campus life. He and his friends will rise together to the pinnacle of the Black Martial Path. This is the story of his growth... People are often at their most brash and carefree when they are young. That’s what it means to be young and reckless. This is an e 7Reads—Score—14d adds
- 57 1998: My Bloody Era! 1998：我的血色年代！ When I hit the streets, I rely on just three things! Being ruthless, having money, and having tough brothers! These are passionate, fiery times! These are times when tough guys are everywhere! The moment I picked up a three-edged military dagger, I was destined to spend my life battling through the underworld! Don't talk to me about big shots in the underworld. That won't work on me! Welcome to my story of life on the streets! 6.3kReads8.5Score45314d adds
- 58 From Rags to the Top of the Underworld 白手起家，干到黑道之巅 [Crime syndicate fiction + brotherhood + passion + shocking twists!] Beneath the gods and Buddhas, all are believers. First, crush the Azure Dragon, then wipe out the Divine Gang. I! Will become the one and only peerless gangster! 351Reads6.8Score—14d adds
- 59 Apocalypse: I Look Fierce, and I Tear Zombies Apart with My Bare Hands 末世：长相凶悍，我手撕丧尸 [Apocalypse + God of War + power fantasy + not a bleeding heart + ruthless System + building a faction + female lead] Two meters thirty tall, weighing over 300 jin. A size-50 hand can smash someone's head to pieces. One kick can leave a huge hole measuring 60 yards across. I, Lin Mie, am a muscle-bound human weapon. System: Congratulations on obtaining the Ruthless System. Try it out with a little warm-up: tear a zombie apart with your bare hands! Zombie: Stay away from me!!!! He rescued a c 8Reads6.9Score—14d adds
- 60 The Underworld Boss Through My Eyes 我眼中的江湖大哥 When Zheng Hao stood up for his ex-girlfriend, Gu Xin, he took down Chengbei Laosi, a small-time thug with a bit of a reputation, twice. His own name soon began to rise. Later, he became enemies with Jin Changxu, a Korean-Chinese gangster, and beat up Chen Jianjun, an old-time thug who had just gotten out of prison. One brutal fight after another turned Zheng Hao into the big brother everyone talked about. But the arrival of Zhou Yunkang, son of veteran boss Zhou Wandai, presents Zheng Hao and h 13Reads8.7Score—14d adds
- 61 The Years I Spent as the Big Brother 我当大哥那些年 To live in this world, you have to chase girls, make friends, and take good care of the people around you! Being a good-for-nothing isn't the end of the world. What's important is having the drive to improve! My name is Wu Liang, and I'm a delinquent. I've gotten into fights, gone down the wrong path, and even worn handcuffs! But I've never regretted the mistakes I made when I was young, or the people I loved... We poured our passion into our youth. We were young once, and now we've grown up. In 11Reads6.4Score—14d adds
- 62 The Underworld: A Life in the Jianghu 黑道：人在江湖 What is the underworld? No one can really say. To me, the underworld is the jianghu. The jianghu has its own rules and its own stories. It’s not all fighting and killing. More than anything, it’s about human relationships and navigating the ways of the world. In 1996, a film about young gangsters influenced countless young people, leading them down a path of no return... That same year, after four years in prison, I walked out through those heavy doors and regained my freedom. My name is Fang We 206Reads6.7Score—14d adds
- 63 Urban Dragon in Hiding: I'm a Legend 都市潜龙：我就是传奇 In the underworld, whoever has the hardest Dragon-Head Staff is king! Some say that stepping into the underworld is like drawing a bad lot. In the end, you either die on the run or meet a grisly end in the street. I'm Guan Pan, nicknamed Judge! The future belongs to us young people! Youth means being wild, and ambition can take you anywhere! Liu Huaqiang once said: “If you're not hot-blooded, are you even young?” Young people leap through the Dragon Gate, their lives rising and falling! The dark 319Reads6.0Score—14d adds
- 64 The Absolute Kingpin 绝对枭雄 After transferring schools, I find out my beautiful desk mate is actually my former enemy. And then... New book: Call Me a Con Artist. I hope you’ll check it out and show it some support! 279Reads8.8Score—14d adds
- 65 Smoking with a Black Dragon Tattoo, and You Call This a Good Student? 叼烟纹黑龙，你说这是好学生？ A new teen observational show called Youth Shines Bright bursts onto the scene. Its contestants are either good students or delinquent youths. As an outstanding top student at Haiyun University, Qin Xiaomo is the obvious choice to represent good students on the show. But as filming goes on, things start to feel more and more off. How come Qin Xiaomo drinks and smokes if he’s a good student? How come Qin Xiaomo has a full-back tattoo of a nine-clawed black dragon if he’s a good student? How can Q 1.1kReads6.5Score10414d adds
- 66 The Godfather of the Underworld 黑道教皇 Brothers for a day, brothers for a lifetime. Their vow of loyalty rings out amid the fanfare of youth: impulsive days, blazing passions, love that lasts until death, and brothers who stand together for life. Whose youth isn't filled with fire? “What do they call you?” “Long.” “I asked for your name.” “People like me don't have names.” “But one day, the world will tell you mine.” “People today don't recognize a tree that will reach the clouds, only praising it once it has grown that tall!” 648Reads7.1Score—14d adds
- 67 Tokyo Revengers: Ruling the World 东京复仇者：君临天下 A corporate drone named Junji accidentally transmigrates into the world of Tokyo Revengers. He defeats Black Dragon Manjiro with sheer strength, uses his charm to win over Kisaki Tetta, and uses his methods to make them all submit to Zhuxian. Whether it's the peerless Terano South, the king Kurokawa Izana, or the princess Kawaragi Senju, all of them will become stepping stones on Junji's path to kingship. Zhuxian will be the strongest blade at Junji's side: kill the enemy, kill the enemy, kill t 6.5kReads6.0Score42814d adds
- 68 Dongguan, I Am King! 莞市，我为王！ What kind of legendary path will Li Feng carve out after leaving martial arts school and arriving in Dongguan? In the bright days of youth, ride proud and true. Make the most of your time, and know where you’re headed. May you roam the world for half your life, then return still young at heart... (The original cast of strongmen who rose from vocational school reunites. A new story, a fresh start!) 393Reads7.3Score—14d adds
- 69 The Path of an Ordinary Person 小人物的路 A person has to make many choices in life. Everyone has choices of their own. Everyone has their own path. As for whether a path is right or wrong, no one has a definitive answer. (The story spans quite a lot.) 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 70 Black, White, and Gray? How Can You Get Ahead Without Getting Your Hands Dirty? 黑白灰？不涉灰怎么出人头地 Brotherhood + slow-burn ensemble cast + one female lead + not overpowered + first-person perspective Some people say black is black and white is white, and anyone who falls into the underworld is a bad person. I wanted to be a good person. I never wanted to fall into the underworld. But does being a good person mean being looked down on? Does it mean being powerless when trouble strikes? Only later did I realize that society isn’t simply black or white. The world’s true colors are black, white, 22Reads—Score—14d adds
- 71 I Chopped Until My Blade Chipped, and You Say I Hit the Wrong Person? 刀都砍崩了，你说我砍错了人 [Underworld + passionate jianghu + ruthless and decisive + a true kingpin] To stand up for the girl I loved, I blinded the village bully in one eye and spent three years in prison. When I got out, the goddess never came to greet me. Instead, I received an invitation to her wedding to the village bully... The jianghu is colorful and exciting, but it’s also rife with bloodshed, schemes, and deception. Brothers may share life and death, but there’s no shortage of betrayal, infighting, and estrangem 16.3kReads7.8Score1.1k14d adds
- 72 When the Supernatural Returns, I’ll Smash Everything with My Bare Hands! 诡异复苏，我纯靠肉身打爆一切！ [Ancient martial arts] [Rebellious] [The mastermind behind it all is actually himself] Chen Wendao transmigrated to a parallel world and discovered that it had already been invaded by the eerie. One bizarre entity after another kept emerging, constantly eroding the world. Only Spirit Walkers, awakened to psychic powers, could destroy them. Yet among the Spirit Walkers, Chen Wendao was the most inconspicuous one of all: an ordinary person. Then, out of nowhere, his style took a bizarre turn. Rule —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 73 Horror Revival: I Got a Guan Yu Tattoo, and It Opened Its Eyes to Kill 恐怖复苏：我纹个关公能睁眼杀人 [Mystery]+ [Folk supernatural] In most people’s eyes, I’m an utterly ordinary tattoo artist. But I actually carry on a little-known tradition: Yin-Yang Embroidery. “Yin-Yang Embroidery stitches yin and yang, bringing wealth and status in life, and safety wherever you go.” It can drive away ghosts and evil, turn bad luck around, increase fortune, and keep people safe. Before my master died, he forbade me from using this craft to make money. But after disaster struck, I had no choice but to defy h 13Reads—Score—14d adds
- 74 Reborn: Forcing My Underworld Boss Dad to Go Straight! 重生：逼着黑道老爸金盆洗手！ [Reborn] [Underworld] [Turning over a new leaf] [Leaving the life behind] In his previous life, Qin Ye and Qin Su were the top leaders of the Fierce Dragon Gang. They had done so much evil that they were executed by firing squad. When Qin Ye opens his eyes again, he has returned to twenty years earlier. In this life, the Fierce Dragon Gang, led by Qin Su, has only just started down the path of organized crime. Everything can still be put right! Qin Su: “Son, we’re already this rich. It’d be a wa 441Reads7.5Score10914d adds
- 75 The Peerless Mad Dragon Who Defies Heaven 胜天半子之绝世狂龙 [Decisive and ruthless] [No do-gooder protagonist] [Realistic urban setting] [Fast-paced] [No dragging things out] [Satisfying underworld story] [No System] [Not invincible] Not invincible!!! Not invincible!!! Not invincible!!! Everything comes down to hard work grounded in reality. A must-read for fans of underworld stories~ An urban youth leads a band of brothers who would live and die for him, rising from having nothing to the pinnacle of the underworld and forging a legendary empire~ The mal 56Reads—Score—14d adds
- 76 Dark Glory: Twenty Years in the Underworld of Northeast China 黑暗荣耀：东北江湖二十年 1.3kReads8.8Score10614d adds
- 77 The Magnate of 1990 枭雄1990 [The whole world is a chessboard. Ask not who makes the first move.] In his previous life, Lu Ye trusted the people around him and met a tragic end in prison. Back in 1990, he faced the surging tide of a new era and rose from humble beginnings, fighting his way forward, though without the carefree swagger of a young man. Awake, he commanded the world; asleep, he lay beside beauties. See how Lu Ye became a legendary tycoon, taking control of the board and becoming the one who made the moves. 4.2kReads8.4Score30714d adds
- 78 Conquering the World with a Brick in Hand 手拿板砖打天下 A thrilling crime saga about taking down the underworld. Wang Lindong, a middle school dropout and oddball who fights with specially made bricks, becomes even more formidable after intensive training, striking harder and more ruthlessly than ever. One phone call sets him on the path from evil to good. You say I’ve killed countless people? But every one of them deserved to die. You say my heart is stone? I’m only like that with my enemies. You say I don’t love my country? But I wiped out the Japa 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 79 Rule Horror: I Looked So Fierce, I Became a Horror Story 规则怪谈：长得太凶的我成怪谈了 [Rules horror + the supernatural + thrills + comedy + national destiny = a novel with an exceptionally high concentration of all the good stuff] After ten years, the Rules Horror Game has returned. Each country will have one trial taker selected at random. They must enter the Rules Horror Game. Those who succeed can extend their lives. Those who fail will suffer endless torment. In severe cases, they may even indirectly cause their country to fall. And so... A hulking man appeared, standing over 80Reads5.4Score—14d adds
- 80 Be the Cruelest One 做最狠的那个 Who says an ordinary person can't climb to the heavens one day? It was a chaotic era, an era full of opportunities, and, above all, an era when the one with the strongest fists could fill his belly. Don't look down on a poor young man, and don't go around bullying honest people. Otherwise, you might not even get the chance to regret it. 1.3kReads6.5Score—14d adds
- 81 My First Half of Life: A Bloody Underworld 我的前半生：血色江湖 [The rating just came in and it’ll keep rising, so don’t let it scare you off! This book is entirely handcrafted, and writing it isn’t easy. Hope you enjoy it!] Eight years in the army, decorated for valor, only to have his future stolen by a substitute! He moves to the city for work and tries to keep his head down, but is forced into a dead end! His brother goes to prison, and his sworn brother dies a tragic death. Good people have no way out, while the wicked run rampant! He abandons the strai 1.4kReads8.4Score13714d adds
- 82 Twenty Years of Gangland Turmoil 黑道风云二十年 I had just gone to prison when my girlfriend got together with my big brother. My name is Wang Chao, a street punk who takes loyalty seriously. The passion of the 1990s is my dream. And the youth an entire generation can never get back. With my story, I’ll look back on the glorious years we shared! 507Reads6.3Score—14d adds
- 83 You Were Told to Join the Underworld, Not Hit on a Mob Boss’s Daughter! 让你混黑道，但没让你找上黑道千金啊！ After getting out of prison, Lu Feng becomes a manager at an upscale club in Linhai City, enjoying a carefree, happy life. Then one day he meets a mob princess, and his life changes completely. He rises to become a formidable underworld boss! I'm not good at writing blurbs, but the story is absolutely thrilling. 149Reads—Score—14d adds
- 84 The Hidden Dragon in the Mortal World 龙隐浮世 This world has always been a Game of Thrones, played with wealth and power. When the world's “golden finger” appears, the old rules of the game are shattered. As long as your “fists” are strong enough, even an ordinary person can become king. The story may not unfold as expected, but unexpected things are always bound to happen! 8Reads—Score—14d adds
- 85 The Underworld Is a Road of No Return 江湖是一条不归路 [Underworld + Passion + Jianghu + Comedy + Comeback + No Ensemble Cast + First Person] What is the jianghu? Some say it’s all about human relationships and social conventions. But I, Deng Chengpeng, know only this: the jianghu is a road of no return. Once you enter, there’s no turning back. I went from an ordinary boy to a bloodied fugitive, step by step entering this so-called jianghu. There was no good fortune falling out of the sky, and no strength gained without effort. Every bit of streng 39Reads—Score—14d adds
- 86 Livestream: The 2.5-Meter Hunk Has the Goddesses Sobbing 直播：猛男两米五，女神们嗷嗷哭 Lin Han is reborn, his frame towering to two and a half meters, muscles bulging all over, with a blue dragon tattooed across his body. The kids next door are too scared to leave the house for three days, and even the street thugs steer clear of him! After he starts livestreaming: “Streamer, streamer, how many Yao Mings do you eat a day?” “Whoa! You’re so tall. Are you part of the Titan race?” “No way, I have a fear of giant things. I can’t watch this streamer!” A female fan who wants a photo: “S —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 87 A 2.4-Meter Tough Guy Joins the Company, and the CEO Is Putty in His Hands 二米四硬汉入职，女总裁被拿捏了 Wang Wu is 2.4 meters tall, weighs 250 kilograms, is packed with muscle, and has a fearsome face! Guided by the System, he joins the Hongzhuang Group and begins a very different kind of working life. -- Arrogant female boss: Actually, I'm a very tolerant woman. Lovely colleague: I'm happy just to know Brother Wu. Group board of directors: Spread the word: don't mess with Wang Wu. Anyone who does will be fired! -- Rival company's CEO: Has Han Bing gone crazy? Other female CEOs hire bodyguards, bu 135Reads8.1Score—14d adds
- 88 The Days We Spent Running with the Wrong Crowd 那些年混过的日子 Young and reckless, we chased nothing but our ideals. The storms we weathered in those years, the roads we walked together, and the days we spent making our way through life. The old generation's feuds and entanglements, the younger generation's rivalries: an unknown nobody gradually grows stronger, overcoming hardship after hardship without ever giving up. 3.8kReads7.2Score17814d adds
- 89 Godfather of the Underworld: From Prison Dragon to the Pinnacle of Power! 黑道教父：从狱中龙到权势巅峰！ [Urban + Underworld + One Female Lead + Powerful Boss + All-Controlling + Influence] “If kindness is useless, then from now on, I'll cast it aside!” After three years in prison for a crime he was framed for, Zhou Ye is released and sees the light of day once more. Betrayed by his brother and his girlfriend, and devastated by his parents' mysterious deaths, he resolutely sets out on the path of revenge. To avenge his parents and achieve his goals, he vows, “If a god stands in my way, I'll slay 2.9kReads7.7Score23514d adds
- 90 Hong Kong Island: From the Start, I Meet Zhang Zihao and Rob the Robbers 港岛：开局遇到张子豪，我黑吃黑 (Hong Kong crime dramas + one heroine, Little Jewish Girl + feel-good period story) Zhuang Shaojie, who had spent ten years slaughtering pigs, transmigrated to Hong Kong Island in a parallel world. From the start, he activated a System and met Zhang Zhaohui, one of Hong Kong Island's three notorious bandit kings. When he learned they were planning to kidnap Li Ju, the son of Hong Kong tycoon Li Ren, Zhuang Shaojie came up with a bold idea. From then on, he was a charming, refined butcher in publ 3.7kReads7.0Score10314d adds
- 91 Tale of the Twin Flood Dragons 双蛟记 [Brothers bound by deep affection, sharing life and death] [A flood dragon lies hidden in deep waters. After enduring bitter hardships, it can emerge transformed into a dragon.] 693Reads7.1Score10114d adds
- 92 King of the Underworld: I Rule with Unmatched Power 黑道之王：权势滔天我为王 [Urban + underworld + feel-good power fantasy + big shot + no System + two heroines + mildly risqué] This novel is also known as "After Storming the Prison, I Became the Underworld Emperor" and "The Underworld King Who Rose from the Dark Zone", the first part. This is the second part and can be read on its own. Two chapters are all it takes to get your fix. Qin Shiyi came from the Dark Zone. He brought his brothers to Pearl City in District Two, hoping to make something of themselves. By fightin 833Reads7.0Score—14d adds
- 93 You're a Crime Boss, and You're Telling Me You're Taking the Civil Service Exam? 你一社会大佬，告诉我在考公？ [Reborn + underworld big shot + law-abiding + no longer a pushover + business deal-snatching] Reborn in his student days, underworld big shot Chen Fan's first move is to clean up his act and turn his life around. "Payday loans are illegal? Then I'll pivot to a peer-to-peer lending platform." "My boys won't give up their bad habits? Put them to work delivering food and straighten them out." "Some backstabber is stepping on me to climb higher? I'll steal your business plan first." To play it safe, 91Reads6.5Score—14d adds
- 94 I Activated the Sign-In System and Turned Dark in Northern Myanmar 激活签到系统，我在缅北黑化了 To anyone who happened to open this book, please, please stop reading. I’m begging you. It’s so badly written. I want to delete it, but I can’t! Aaaah! Σσ༼ ͝°థ౪థ)° ༽꒱ 474Reads5.7Score—14d adds
- 95 Hong Kong and Macau: King of Gamblers 港澳：赌王之王 Since ancient times, Haojiang has been dominated by three forces: the gangs, gambling, and the Tanka. Living another life in Haojiang, there’s no way I’m not getting involved somehow. The gangs are too low-class, all fighting and killing. A little too dangerous. Gambling is like grabbing money: fame and fortune await, but the barrier to entry is a little too high. Better to start with the Tanka and build up influence and a foundation... 2.2kReads8.8Score10614d adds
- 96 The Road Through the Martial World Is Long: I Rule the Northeast 江湖路远：我掌东北势 The short drama is now streaming on Hongguo: The Road of the Underworld Is Long, and I Rule the Northeast. Urban, Underworld, Smart Protagonist, Slow-Burn Power Fantasy Snowflakes danced in the air. Outside the prison gates. Twenty-three-year-old Wang Yun stood outside the prison gates, gazing up at the gloomy sky. Five years ago, he killed Zhang San for assaulting his mother. Today was the day he completed his sentence and was released. But when Wang Yun returned home, he discovered that his mo 5.7kReads8.8Score39114d adds
- 97 After Getting Out of Prison, the Underworld Princess Pursued Me 出狱后的我被黑道公主倒追 [Passionate youth] [Ruthless and decisive] [Tattoos covering his back] [A crowd of loyal brothers] On the eve of the college entrance exams, Li Shu lands in prison for using excessive force in self-defense. Three years later, having “successfully completed his studies,” he returns like a king. After surviving one bloody battle after another, he finally stands at the top of the city. Only then does he suddenly realize that his seemingly sweet and clueless girlfriend is the biggest boss in the ent 2.8kReads7.0Score19914d adds
- 98 I Killed My Former Self 我杀死了曾经的自己 My new work is out! You can read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you enjoy it. Your support motivates me to write, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 169Reads8.7Score—14d adds
- 99 I Became Invincible After Being Forced to Get a Tattoo 被迫纹身的我无敌了 Su Zhe transmigrates into a world overrun by vengeful ghosts and savage demons. One day, he finds ten thousand yuan and thinks fortune has smiled on him. But the next day, he realizes the money he spent has mysteriously returned. When something this eerie happens, Su Zhe quickly searches online for answers. That’s when he learns the money was ghostly payment for his life, left on the road! And the ghost will come to claim his life at midnight on the seventh day. Just as Su Zhe’s heart sinks into 8Reads6.9Score—14d adds
- 100 Are You Crazy? You Dare Mess with Brother Long? 你疯了，敢惹龙哥？ The underworld is rife with temptations of money, profit, power, and women. It’s not just about fighting and killing, but also about the ways of the world. But human hearts are treacherous, and the ways of the world are ever-changing! After getting out of prison, Li Hailong uses his bloodstained hands to carve out a world of his own and become a fearsome dragon of the underworld! 285Reads7.4Score—14d adds
