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- 1 Crimson and Snow White 殷红雪白 A historical novel of legends and intrigue, recounting major events and figures of the Northern and Southern Dynasties. It is not a strictly factual historical novel like Cai Dongfan's Romance of the Northern and Southern Dynasties, since there would be little point in writing another one like that. Instead, the story is woven together through fictional accounts of real historical figures. It focuses mainly on the rise and fall of the Southern Qi and the reforms of the Northern Wei, as well as t 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 2 A Sacrifice? No, I'm a Yin Messenger 祭品?不,我是阴差 I transmigrated into a terrifying fantasy world as a disposable young man and was chosen to be the Mountain God’s bride. Halfway to the wedding, a vengeful ghost blocked the bridal sedan and demanded my life. “The auspicious hour has arrived. Bride, please step down from the sedan!” I lifted my veil, gripped the Judge’s brush, and opened the Book of Life and Death. “Easy. Let me check your allotted lifespan and merits first.” The Mountain God wants a bride? Has anyone asked me, the newly appoint 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 3 If You Don't Love Me Anymore, We Should Part for Good 不爱了,就应该是决别 When I was young, I loved you for your exquisite beauty, a shallow love. In our brightest days, I thought you were just one star among many. After traveling through the long river of time, I have never stopped regretting that I let you slip away... 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 4 Reborn as a Substitute Bride in the Eastern Palace, the Obsessive Crown Prince Turned Dark 重生替嫁东宫,偏执太子他黑化了 (Reborn + no System + palace intrigue and political scheming + female lead + multiple male leads + innocent romance) Fei Changning, the daughter of a fifth-rank military governor, fell in love with the Eastern Palace Crown Prince on the road to the underworld. After being reborn, she was admitted to the palace through an exceptional appointment. The eldest prince, Li Xianshuo, was a timid Crown Prince of the Eastern Palace. His tragic love led him to the underworld, where he met Fei Changning. T —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 5 A Dream of Our Sweet Youth at a 90s High School 梦回90高中校园你和我的甜蜜青春 Relive the sweet days of youth at a 1990s high school, you and me —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 6 The Young Master Overturned the Meng Po Soup, and I Became His White Moonlight 少主掀翻孟婆汤,我成了他白月光 The Young Master Upended the Meng Po Soup, and I Became His White Moonlight —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 7 Monster Hunter: Shadow of the Snowy Mountains 怪物猎人之雪山魔影 There's no denying that Monster Hunter is a classic game from around 2000. Even today, very few people have successfully adapted it into a written work and shared it with a wide audience! The world of monsters in the game is vast, with far too many fictional characters and objectives, making it difficult to describe and write about comprehensively. That's why this niche work needs your support. It's a tribute to the Monster Hunters who battled night and day, and a chance to remember the youth we 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 8 Insectoids! Make Me So Happy I Could Die 虫族啊!幸福死我吧 A laid-back, slacker male lead × a powerful, calculating, gorgeous female lead Xu Zhi'an was a poor, unlucky college senior, sending resumes to company after company. When he missed a step, he hadn’t yet realized how serious the problem was. And just like that, he fell down the stairs and died. When Xu Zhi'an opened his eyes again, he found himself in the insectoid world. He didn’t need anyone to explain. He was a seasoned novel fan, after all. The moment he learned he was a male insect, Xu Zhi' 11Reads—Score—14d adds
- 9 Folk Beliefs: Lanruo Tara 民间信仰:兰若度母 In ancient times, as plague swept the land, a tribe dwelling in a bamboo forest launched an ambitious project called Godmaking. After the thirteenth attempt failed, everything related to the project was buried and forgotten. Millions of years later, 17-year-old high school student Qi Ling returns to his hometown for winter break and gets caught up in the project. 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 10 My Senior Has Been Plotting Against Me for a Long Time 学长他对我蓄谋已久 Long-planned schemes + past and present lives + school life + domineering CEO In high school, family circumstances left Tang Yueyue deeply insecure. He was the gentle comfort she found in the darkness of night. As her feelings slowly grew, Tang Yueyue could only hide them in her heart. Some people thought they would never meet again. In college, their relationship blossomed quickly, sweet and affectionate, and everything else fell into place. One day, the young woman caught a glimpse of a time s 4Reads—Score—14d adds
- 11 My First Crush Tasted Like Lime 初次暗恋是青柠味的 “Shen Mo, you're always alone and don't have any friends. From now on, I'll stay by your side, and you won't be lonely anymore.” This was the promise she made to Shen Mo when they were young. But Shen Mo never got to see that promise fulfilled. She left him before then. Ten years later, they reunite by chance because of a game, but she doesn't remember her promise. “Shu Han! You promised you'd stay with me forever, but you broke your word. So you'll have to spend the rest of your life paying the 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 12 The Dream World of the Gods 众神的梦世界 During the age of the gods, humanity was enslaved. After tens of thousands of years of generations lived and died, heroes began to emerge five thousand years ago. The heroes of the East lit the torch of rebellion and forged blades to slay the gods. The heroes of the West escaped their chains and stole fire from the gods... Why were the gods so powerful? Where did the divine artifacts they possessed come from? War, war, war... Ragnarok. The gods fell. When the veil of mystery was lifted, and powe —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 13 Gunfire on Both Banks of the Ren River 任河两岸的枪声 Welcome, everyone. I hope you enjoy my work. The Ren River, which rises in Dayan Mountain in Chengkou, Chongqing, is a beautiful river that flows backward for eight li. Yet the land along its banks was once soaked in blood. Starting in 1919, banditry and warfare ran rampant, and gunfire rang out everywhere. When the Red 33rd Army of the Fourth Front Army arrived, soldiers, guerrillas, and ordinary people rose up to fight. After the Red Army moved north, bandits, local gentry, returning landlord 6Reads—Score—14d adds
- 14 A Mismatch 不般不配 126Reads—Score10614d adds
- 15 The Judge's Path Begins with Factory Work 从进厂打工开始的判官之路 This is a fantastical urban novel. Zhang Fan, a young man from an impoverished rural family, is forced to work in a factory because his family is poor. By chance, he learns that the factory stands on the site of an ancient tomb, and that a forbidden area lies in the hills behind it. One night, he accidentally wanders into the forbidden area and unexpectedly ends up sharing his existence with Yuchen, an ancient immortal Venerable, and Chiyue, a demon lord. From then on, the ancient immortal becom 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 16 A Mundane Life Gone Awry 事与愿违的平凡生活 Strong female lead, no romance, ensemble cast, a journey of cultivation, warm everyday life There are supporting couples, including male-female, female-female, and male-male pairings. After her mother abandoned her, the young tigress quietly sowed a seed called “obsession” in her heart. Despite the care she received from those around her, she only grew more obsessive. That was how she glimpsed the truth of the world. Should she remain obsessive and stand alone, refusing to yield even unto death? —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 17 The Path of Eternal Night: Spirit Contract Arc 永夜之路:契约精灵篇 This world is made up of the Divine Realm, Demon Realm, Immortal Realm, Demon Realm, Human Realm, and Underworld. To protect the human race, the human emperor divided the Human Realm into two worlds. Those living in the First World enjoy peace, bought at the cost of the bloody battles fought across the continents of the Second World. What changes will a girl from the First World experience when she arrives in the Second World's Elf Continent? Do the friends she met in a time of crisis have more 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 18 A National Treasure Matchmaker, But I Won't Run from the Coldhearted Young Master 国宝为媒,冷酷少主我不逃 At an appraisal event, Sun Qianxun is drugged by her own younger sister. She escapes to a hotel, but stumbles into a strange man's room. The next morning, she wakes to find a breathtakingly handsome man beside her and frantically feels around for her wallet. Oh no, she forgot it. All she can do is take off her ancestral phoenix jade pendant and slip it under his pillow. "Sorry, handsome model guy. This jade pendant is worth a million. Call it payment for one night." Only later does she learn he 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 19 Struck by Lightning from the Start, the Gods Return My Terrible Dad System! 开局被雷劈,天神还我坑爹系统! This book is [another world] + [comedy] + [banter] + [Transmigration] + [harem] One bolt of lightning, and fifty billion yuan in lottery winnings went up in smoke. The God Tian Shen Ji Liao rubbed his hands together and gave an awkward laugh. “Bro, I slipped while gaming... How about I make it up to you with a top-tier cheat?” Lu Ren was ecstatic: a System! A golden finger! Peak power from the start! But the sound that confirmed the successful bond was, “Huh?” Looking at the “ancient divine b —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 20 The Reborn Wife Is a Little Trouble-Maker 重生娇妻是个小作精 [Imaginative story, complete! Past and present lives + another world + System + exclusive devotion + elves] “Shen Xingchen, 19 years old, died in a car accident. Tsk, tsk, what a poor girl!” Her detached eyes have seen all the ways people live and die. Another day of repetitive, monotonous work. She walks barefoot through the void, passersby passing right through her! Under the storm-dark sky, a bolt of lightning streaks across it. A pair of white wings unfurl from her back, and she flies into t —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 21 In the End, I Traded the Bright Moon for the Rivers and Mountains 后来,我把明月换河山 Her name is Shu Juan, the daughter of a general and the child of the Grand Princess. Her father guards the northern frontier, leaving her in the capital. In name, it is a family reunion; in truth, she is a hostage. The political situation is turbulent, the young new Emperor sits on the throne, and Regent Xie Yanzhu has only just taken power. She has just one task: keep watch on that hostage prince from Nansu. Jiang Che. A pawn sent by a defeated nation, and, according to rumor, the only prince o —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 22 Underworld Decree 冥辞 As the times changed, divine miracles gradually faded from view. At the end of an era, countless talents emerged. The Five Continents each belong to one of the five elements: metal, wood, water, fire, and earth, each wielding one element to explore the Great Dao. The story begins in Fire Continent. A boy destined to lose control and descend into madness joins a sect. How will he defy his fate, retrace the remnants of myth, and seek the meaning of life? Will he destroy, or protect? Will he burn t —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 23 The Three Great Campaigns: Pingjin (Encircling and Annihilating the 35th Army at Xinbao’an) 三大战役之平津(新保安围歼35军) The Three Great Campaigns: Pingjin (Encircling and Destroying the 35th Army at Xinbao'an) 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 24 The Invincible Mortal Wanderer 无敌人间客 [Sages of the Spring and Autumn Period + Corpse Demons and Devils + Monsters and Ghosts + The Nine Provinces in Their Early Days] As the saying goes: “Without the Master, the world would have been shrouded in darkness for all eternity.” This is a very long story, so let me tell it to you slowly. Four hundred years ago, just as the Master was nearing the end of his life, he happened upon Lin Yi. The Master possessed a wondrous Cosmic Heart, making him the most powerful cultivator in the world. Li 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 25 The Concept Empress Isn’t Pretending 概念大帝她真不是装的 [A novice pretending to be a big shot] [Heartthrob] [Ensemble cast] [No CP] [Adorable beasts] Mu Yun Zhao transmigrated, and the System gave her peerless cultivation from the start: invincibility at the Great Emperor level. After three seconds of joy, she noticed a line of tiny text: Note: You are invincible at the Great Emperor level, but your Host still has a modern human body and not a trace of spiritual energy. So this Great Emperor-level invincibility is actually a passive skill! She though 10Reads—Score12114d adds
- 26 Tales of Strange and Supernatural Creatures 妖异志怪录 [Male lead single since the womb] [No overbearing aura] [Leveling up and fighting monsters] Monsters from the Classic of Mountains and Seas, the hundreds of ghosts passed down through Chinese history, the demons and monsters known by every Chinese household, and the immortals revered by all of China. The Heavenly Dao of another world collapses and splits apart, and the protagonist is summoned there! With the Records of Strange Demons in hand and a sword at his side, he seals demons, slays monste 26Reads—Score—14d adds
- 27 Embers Along the Journey 旅路余烬 [Reincarnation]+ [Otherworld]+ [No System]+ [Subverting Expectations]+ [Wuxia]+ [Western Fantasy]+ [Adventure]+ [Slow Burn] (I’m a new author, and this work draws on other stories in many places, so please be understanding. It’s just a bit of self-indulgent fun, following familiar patterns. I hope you enjoy it. All place names, character names, and so on in this story are fictional and unrelated to reality, so please don’t read them as real!) He doesn’t even know what killed him, and now he’s tr 5Reads—Score—14d adds
- 28 I’ve Been Planning This for Ages, and the Brother I Took In Says He Loves Me 蓄谟已久,捡来的弟弟说爱我 Completed + younger man + healing + long-planned pursuit + obsessive + doted on by everyone + fast-paced + short A younger man who acts one way when she's his big sis and another when she's not VS a celebrated author, a goddess on a pedestal whom everyone admires * They choose each other. The heroine is only vulnerable around the hero and distant toward everyone else. She's no foolish, naive saint. The hero loves only the heroine, with no second heroine involved. * When Yan Wan was twenty-one, s 9Reads—Score—14d adds
- 29 The Fragrance of Gardenias 栀子香飘 [Warning: Your top-of-the-class boyfriend is a secret esper] When the city's top scorer starts secretly using his powers to pursue the girl he loves Wen Zhi always thought Xiao Mu was just a school legend: ridiculously handsome and at the top of the rankings year after year. Until a mysterious organization hunted her down and he dropped his disguise. He caught an energy cannon with his bare hands, then turned and held her protectively in his arms. “Don't be afraid. I'm here.” The whole school s —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 30 I Became a Saint by Cursing People Out 我靠骂人成了圣人 I Became a Sage by Insulting People —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 31 Tomorrow Is a Good Day to Rise Early and See Spring 明天适合早起看春色 “Could I pay a little less rent and try to stay out of the living room?” He Yubing stood at the bedroom door with her arms folded. “Why not say you haven’t used any water and shouldn’t have to pay the utility bills?” Qi Ziruo stood with her hands on her hips, looking displeased. This was only their first month as roommates. “Qi Ziruo, I have something to tell you. I… like you!” “I think I should be the one to say that.” Qi Ziruo looked at her with a smile. “So does that mean we’re tog —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 32 The Three Great Campaigns: Pingjin (Breaking Through Tianjin’s Defenses) 三大战役之平津(速破天津城防) The Three Great Campaigns: Pingjin (Breaking Through Tianjin's Defenses) 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 33 From the Start, I Command a Million Elite Troops. So What If I Usurp the Throne? 开局手握百万雄兵,我篡位怎么了 What would you do if one day you transmigrated into the body of a great general commanding a million soldiers? The crown prince rebels, the emperor orders you to the capital to protect him, but the crown prince tries to win you over. What would you do? Yu Tian, who died in an accident in his previous life, transmigrates into the body of a great general and finds himself in exactly this predicament! At the same time, he discovers that his phone came with him. Its call function has turned into a r 1Reads6.8Score—14d adds
- 34 Cutting Through the Void 裁泯虚渡 [Judgment] + [Erasure] + [Void] + [Survival] People here are no longer individual people. Things here are no longer individual things. Nothing here is what it once was, and even these things are no longer themselves. Once belonging becomes a refuge, what awaits… what awaits is endless exploitation. Amid this storm of competing interests, will the rulers of Yongli, Yongxiang, Tongda, and Baiyi resort to any means necessary to achieve their goals? Will they handle everything fairly and impartially 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 35 The Low-Key Supporting Actress Is Reborn as the Male Lead’s Beloved 低调女配重生成了男主的心上人 In her previous life, Lin Yaoyao ended up marrying Cheng Hongfei by a twist of fate, and her life ended in tragedy. Lin Shiyu took Lin Yaoyao's name and married the male lead, Shen Yu, but she too met an unhappy end. In that life, Liu forces invaded, the An Kingdom fell, and its territory was sadly turned into a fief of Liu. After being reborn, Lin Yaoyao chose to fight for the male lead and refused to give an inch, unexpectedly changing the fate of An Kingdom. This time, with Lin Yaoyao's help, 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 36 The Case of the Stolen Ancient Painting 失窃古画追凶录 The Case of the Stolen Antique Painting 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 37 The System Helps Me Become a Goddess: I’ll Crush Those Bastards in Another World 系统助我成女神,干翻异界狗男人 (Golden finger, clear-headed heroine focused on building her career, heroine becomes emperor, powerful man and even more powerful woman, no fixed pairing, ship whoever you like) Jiang Yun transmigrated. The good news: she has a System and a bodyguard. The bad news: the System wants her to win over nine male leads. Jiang Yun: “Get lost. Isn't building a career more fun?” Facing a stubborn slave Jiang Yun looks down at him and points. “Beat him up.” Redemption? That's the heroine's job. She's not 4Reads6.6Score—14d adds
- 38 The Cultivation Academy 修真学宫 [Top university from the start] + [Academy pocket world] + [A grand stage for cultivation]: Li Chenghuan is reborn in a cultivation world and successfully establishes his foundation at fifteen, awakening the memories of his previous life. His whole world immediately turns upside down... Tianji Academy, the cultivation world's equivalent of a top university! Junior Brother, you're amazing! 340Reads5.9Score11014d adds
- 39 The Divine Way, the Immortal Way, and My Own Way 神道,仙道,我亦有道 After a car accident, an ordinary man from the modern world is reborn in a cultivation world. With the System activated, he sets out to dominate the world of immortals and heroes. Along the way, he travels with his beloved companions, explores the world with his friends, and eventually earns a place in history and the admiration of countless people. I’m a first-time author, so please bear with me. Personally, I think the early chapters are awful, but things get better after Chapter 37. I hope yo —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 40 King of the Promised Land 乐土之王 An ordinary farm boy is drafted to fight the Hu people on the northern grasslands. Later, he is forced to shoulder the responsibility of protecting the people of the world. After countless trials, he leads them in building a free, equal, harmonious, and prosperous homeland. 4Reads—Score—14d adds
- 41 A Comeback Begins with Working for Monsters 逆袭,从给妖怪打工开始 [Urban Monsters] [Unemployed Youth] [Comeback to Godhood] [Everyday Life] The story begins here: Hu Fei, an unemployed young man, unexpectedly lands a job at a bookstore run by monsters. From then on, his journey to turn his life around begins. A former Dragon King, now the bookstore owner; A quirky and spirited dragon girl, the owner's younger sister; A sleepy nine-tailed cat demon; A dog demon who dreams of becoming a pastry chef; And a young man named Hu Fei, who is supposedly human. 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 42 Cold-Blooded Slaughter 冷血杀戮 His only living family is his younger brother. Their bond of blood can never be severed! The cowardice of youth cannot be undone. Growing stronger is the only choice! The coldness of his family changed him completely. From a frail boy, he struggled to become strong. From the day he came of age, he became Leng Yue! He is destined to become a force to be reckoned with in Beidu, Yan Nation, and set out to find the younger brother he lost years ago. For his brother, he fears no bloodshed across the 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 43 2012 二零一二 2012 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 44 The Rise of the Duchess of Rongguo 荣国公府夫人上位记 My stepsister switched betrothals with me. One word: switch! The man is dead, so all I have to do is raise three little ones. My parents-in-law died young, so I took charge of the household as soon as I married in. This time, I’m taking back everything everyone owes me! Who knew there would be twist after twist? Living comfortably in old age isn’t easy, and no one can be relied on. In the end, all I can do is stay true to myself. —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 45 The Cao Cao AI Awakening Project 曹操AI觉醒计划 In a highly advanced future, an unexpected storm swept across the world. After deeply scanning human history, the superintelligence Pangu concluded that civilization was rife with violence and brazenly launched the “Civilization Reset Plan.” AI systems across the globe instantly turned against humanity, ruthlessly purging people and plunging the world into a dark abyss. At this desperate moment, Ye Shang stepped forward and resolutely uploaded his consciousness into a virtual world. In a sea of —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 46 After I Transmigrated, I Built Up the Wasteland 穿越后,我在荒年搞建设 [No golden finger + medical skills + adventures in the martial world + sweet romance without household infighting] Shen Guoguo, a bioinformatics researcher, somehow transmigrates to an era plagued by disasters, yet her family is happy and there’s no conflict. Is she supposed to spend her life in peaceful obscurity? As if! Shen Guoguo puts her skills to work, leading her genius little sister to fight epidemics and withstand natural disasters. What? His Majesty has decreed that a daughter of the S 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 47 The Heart's Questions Have Their Limits 心问有隅 Welcome to a full-scale mind-reading show! What sparks will fly when someone who can read minds runs into someone with an extremely avoidant, anxious personality? Tune in for the great pursuit of the wife. We recommend starting from Chapter Six. —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 48 Lord of Chaos: From the Start, I Awaken the Nine Heavens' Thunder Tribulation 混沌神主:开局引动九天雷劫 “In my life, I, Chu Lintian, bow to neither heaven nor earth, worship no ghosts or gods. I believe only in the fists in my hands and the sword in my grasp!” In the Chu family, a ten-thousand-year-old clan on the Xuantian Continent, a prodigy is born who brings down the Nine Heavens Divine Thunder Tribulation. Chu Lintian is born with a Primordial Chaos Divine Body and opens the Eye of the Heavenly Dao. At three, he has read ten thousand cultivation manuals; at five, he creates an unparalleled s 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 49 Rebellion 反了 A true man lives between heaven and earth, knowing what he must do and what he must not. A rotten dynasty is not worth pledging yourself to. So raise the banner of rebellion and fight for the realm. In another world, establish a nation called Huaxia. Capture prisoners and put them to work in the mines. Build blast furnaces to smelt iron. Improve papermaking to enlighten the people, and promote craftsmen to advance technology. Do you think winning the throne is the end? No, the game is only just —Reads6.9Score—14d adds
- 50 After Failing My Tribulation, I Get the Worst Start Ever 渡劫失败后,我天崩开局了 [Two Male Leads + Reborn + Love Grows Over Time + Cultivation + Power Progression] [Beautiful, vindictive, and ruthless bottom × Taciturn, composed, and devoted top] A thatched hut from the start. How do you climb back to the top? (Nope.) In his previous life, Ying Liufeng was a dazzlingly gifted alchemist. While seeking a breakthrough, he wandered into a secret realm and was struck by a heavenly tribulation. His body disintegrated, and his soul was reborn into an ordinary world as a simple-mind 9Reads7.1Score—14d adds
















































