Novels like Urban Dragon in Hiding: I'm a Legend
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- 51 Godfather of the Club: My Life in Japan's Underworld 社团教父：我的岛国黑道生涯 [Fast-paced + ruthless + domineering + no holier-than-thou heroics + decisive and merciless + Japanese womanizer] No System. The good stuff starts after chapter five! Li Yi was lucky enough to be reborn! Unfortunately, he was reborn in a place where the locals were having a pretty good time! But that wasn't the worst of it! The worst part was that this godforsaken place had only recently lost a war. The economy was in a deep depression, and forget living well, even getting enough to eat was a pr —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 52 The Truman Show of the City 都市楚门 I’ll wait for you all to come back. When that day comes, I’ll lead you back into Jinghai City and take it by storm! If we succeed, we’ll be crowned with glory! If we fail, we’ll be shattered to pieces! I’ll take you to the top of Jinghai City, where we can look down on everyone. Even if we’re shattered in the end, at least we’ll have shone brightly in this world! Do you want to follow me and shine like meteors for one brief moment, or live an ordinary, mediocre life? Tell me, loud and clear! Shi —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 53 Reborn as an Underworld Boss, I Nearly Got Played to Death by the System 重生黑道大佬，差点被系统玩死 [Reborn as an underworld kingpin, nearly killed by the System] Shen Yuan was once the uncrowned king of the underworld, but betrayal brought him down. Just as he reached the height of his glory, fate brought his life to an abrupt end. Then, in an incredible turn of events, he was reborn with his unfinished empire and deep-seated grudges, returning to his senior year of high school, a seemingly ordinary beginning to youth with dangerous currents swirling beneath the surface. [System vs. kingpin, —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 54 Chronicles of the Qilin Fox 麟狐记 A young monk swallows a dragon egg and is reborn through nirvana. A qilin hatches and acknowledges him as its master, and he comes with innate divine abilities. Could anyone ask for a better start? With the lovely Qing Xue, the frostless Xiao Xiang, the estranged Wan Bing, and the gentle autumn rain, how can he remain true to both the Buddha and the one he loves? A sect master of his generation quietly stays by her side. His devoted wife is consumed by love. Jiu Xuan Linglong returns as an unpar —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 55 Crows: Conquest 热血高校之征服 This novel blends the worlds of Crows Zero, High & Low, Tokyo Revengers, and other gangland stories. Like a tiger king, the protagonist will lead everyone to the summit. There will be no cultivation. 19Reads—Score—14d adds
- 56 Black Gold Legend 黑金传奇 An imaginary era, and a battle of wits between powerful figures. Join us as we witness a young man's journey to maturity. Welcome to my story. I hope you enjoy it~ —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 57 The Soldier King Returns: A Gangland Shakeup 兵王归来，黑道洗牌 He was once the most formidable special forces soldier in Daxia. After killing a vicious prisoner in a fit of rage, he left the military and fell into the miserable life of a designated driver, enduring one humiliation after another. Then he finally snapped. With a single blade, he put an end to a crisis. His slingshot struck like a sniper rifle, and his military knife took lives. He brought five formidable men into his fold and opened a boxing gym, fighting his way up from the streets to become 18Reads—Score714d adds
- 58 The Actor and the Pawn 戏子与棋子 Passion, the martial world, ambition, the line between black and white: these were all words that once seemed far removed from my life. A chance confrontation pushed an ordinary student like me to a crossroads. Life is like a vast chessboard, with everyone playing a different role. This is my story, and it could be yours, or theirs... 2Reads6.4Score—14d adds
- 59 Zhang San, the Top Dog of Jiamusi 佳木斯张三一霸 This story does not glorify criminals. It is meant to warn readers not to break the law, or they will surely face severe punishment. Justice may be delayed, but it will come. When the time comes, no one can escape the law! 1.1kReads8.4Score13114d adds
- 60 A Generation’s Mad Tyrant 一代狂枭 “Hey, punk! You got the guts to tell me your name?!” “I’ll give it to you straight! Your grandpa’s Li Xiao! Li as in the wood-and-child Li, Xiao as in a great hero!” He’ll take a knife for his brothers! He’ll risk his life for the woman he loves! He knows when to yield and when to stand firm! He bears humiliation and carries heavy burdens! He never shows his enemies any mercy! Young and reckless, he pursues his dreams; full of ambition, he strives to achieve greatness! 156Reads6.8Score—14d adds
- 61 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
- 62 Storm over Binhai 滨海风云 The jianghu isn't about fighting and killing. It's about human relationships and worldly wisdom. The underworld isn't about fighting and killing either. It's just a way for people to make a living by going down a dark path. Chen Mu, an orphan, was just an ordinary food delivery driver. One late-night delivery brought him together with Chu Wanyin, who had been hurt by love. At the same time, his biological father came looking for him. Liu Xie, also an orphan, chose a path entirely different from 32Reads—Score—14d adds
- 63 Wolf Hunt 狼狩 Lin Qiwen watches his honest, hardworking parents get beaten right before his eyes. As a boy, he’s falsely accused and sent to juvenile detention. Five years later, he walks out and stirs up the underworld. Revenge is only the beginning. He wants far more than that. Watch Lin Qiwen climb step by step to the very peak of power! 624Reads6.6Score10214d adds
- 64 The Jianghu in Its True Colors 江湖本色 [New book: River Dragon on the Loose] Many years ago, a group of cocky young boys smoked cigarettes that cost just a few yuan a pack and talked big about their dreams. Longing for the day they would grow up, they shouted, “Our future is bright!” Looking back in an instant, the old street is still there, and the stars shine as they always did. But are the brothers from those days still the same? A man remains a boy until the day he dies! Just like youthful passion, it may cool, but it never dies! 982Reads7.2Score10214d adds
- 65 I'm a Respectable College Student, So How Did I Become a Gang Boss?! 我正经大学生，咋成黑帮大佬了！ [Urban]+ [System]+ [Reborn]+ [Wild Imagination]+ [Decisive and Ruthless] Kill and rob, and you’ll strike it rich. Build bridges and roads, and you’ll die without a grave. In his previous life, Chen Yang’s family was destroyed by the oppression of the criminal underworld. Now Reborn, Chen Yang unexpectedly activates the [Strongest Underworld System]. He casts off his former cowardice and timidity: I’d rather betray the world than let the world betray me! Chen Yang has three principles: First, if 3Reads6.6Score—14d adds
- 66 Spring's Surprise Pavilion 惊春台 On the night of the Flower Festival, blood is spilled aboard a wedding boat at Taoye Ferry. The missing half of the Startling Spring Invitation, gone for eighteen years, happens to fall into the hands of Liu Xuanling, a young woman from Spring Letter Station. The bride is abducted, and a survivor is made to look dead. Yet the old bell cord left behind by her sister, Liu Shuangyi, leads her step by step into an even deeper trap: the Startling Spring Society is about to reconvene, and the Nine Lan —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 67 The New Jia Dai: A Storm Returns 新版加代之风云再现 The Dragon-Teng overlord of the jianghu kicks his way through 49 cities and punches his way through the Six Fan Gate. With a powerful physique, he stands alone against Japan’s Yamaguchi-gumi. A righteous big brother in the jianghu and the boss of his gang. Next, Xiaoji will bring you a grand spectacle, so stay tuned. 3kReads6.5Score10014d adds
- 68 How the Bad Guy Was Made 2: The New Generation 坏蛋是怎样炼成的2：新世代 Ten years ago, Xie Wendong led the Wendong Association in sweeping through the underworld, bringing both the black and white worlds to heel. A decade later, the times have changed. Guns and blades have given way to capital, technology, and the dark web as the new battlegrounds. Just as the Wendong Association was going all-in on its transformation, Jiang Sen was assassinated, dark web forces began lurking in the city, and old allies suddenly returned. Under the surging undercurrents, a new gener 6.2kReads6.9Score59714d adds
- 69 The Big Brother's Story 大哥往事 The rules of the jianghu are simple: don’t ask about jianghu affairs. Ask, and you’ll have to disappear from the jianghu. That’s a rule, too… And I misunderstood the jianghu, entered it, took part in it, and made my mark… Only to lose my way and end up behind bars… After getting out, all I wanted was a fresh start: earn honest money and do honest work… 6.2kReads5.3Score10414d adds
- 70 Underworld Chronicles: The Road Through the Gangland 黑道往事：黑道风云路 This book tells the story of Liu Yong, the Northeast underworld boss, and his years of turmoil in the jianghu. It blends fact and fiction, hearsay and rumor, with a touch of artful historical embellishment. Told as a novel, the story is entertaining and gripping, giving you something to pass the time with after a meal while offering a glimpse of what the real jianghu is like, and how complicated human nature can be. This book is a real thrill to read! Liu Yong is a name that carries weight. Whet 469Reads—Score—14d adds
- 71 King in My Youth 年少称王 We were young then, and always imagined the future would be wonderful. As it turns out, other people’s stories are only a guide… 209Reads—Score—14d adds
- 72 Online Game: I Joined the Evil Sect from the Start and Got My Master Killed 网游：开局误入邪派，把师父扬了 Synopsis: Virtual reality + wuxia + games becoming reality Yan Fei, once a master thief, fell into despair for eight years after a bet. Now back in the martial world, he wants to enter a game and defy fate. But from the start, through a twist of fate, he accidentally joins the Blood Saber Sect. Changing sects is no easy matter. So he decides to scatter his master’s ashes. —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 73 They Bullied Me, So I Took Down the Whole School 霸凌我，我干翻全校 [Pure fiction]+ [No real-world allegories]+ [No real places or people] I wrote this story to warn those who break the law. We must stand for what is right. You can't just bully people. In the end, the law will punish the wicked. Seriously, never, ever go down the wrong path. We must stand for what is right. A record of the little things in life when I was young. A boy who was bullied and abused. Then the class bully's father came into the shop to make a purchase. The boy's life began to change. —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 74 A Dream of Jianghu 一梦江湖生 The dragon roars and the phoenix sings; Xuanlong and Yunwu emerge. Another storm of blood and slaughter sweeps through the martial world. Zhao Qian, the surviving heir of the fallen Southern Zhao royal family, conceals his identity and rebuilds his forces. Together with the righteous sects and chivalrous heroes of the martial world, he punishes the wicked and fights evil, bringing peace to the common people and clearing away the murk that has clouded the jianghu. 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 75 Zhou Bufan’s Road to a Triumphant Rise in the Underworld 周不凡的黑道逆袭路 [No dogs are harmed in this book.] [This book is based on real events. Any resemblance is purely coincidental.] A hopeless case? A pushover anyone can pick on? When Zhou Bufan, once trampled underfoot, enters the chaotic North City covered in scars, all he wants is to keep his head down. But in this wretched world, even staying alive is too much to hope for! When fists rain down on him again, when his dignity is crushed once more, he can’t take it anymore. He won’t take it anymore! “Either live —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 76 Peaky Blinders: If Only I Had a Razor 浴血黑帮之假如给我一把剃刀 [No System + Transmigration + History + Gangs + Not a Feel-Good Power Fantasy + Villain] Lin Dongfang arrives in Birmingham in 1919. Will he witness the rise of the Shelby family, or find a way to take its place? How can a soul caught between two eras find a place to belong at the start of the twentieth century? Can the black smoke drifting above Birmingham help him adapt to the blood spilled in the dark? With future wars, predatory capitalism, and political struggles everywhere, what will becom 120Reads—Score414d adds
- 77 The Last Survivor of Kunlun 昆仑未亡人 When a great edifice is about to fall, monsters emerge in troubled times, and so do those who step forward to save it. Kunlun safeguards the foundations of the world, commands its dragon veins, controls its destiny, pacifies its mountains and rivers, and seals away the ghosts of the netherworld. Legend has it that Kunlun has nine heavenly levels, each with a path to ascend to heaven. Break through Kunlun's barrier, and you can transcend the mortal world and ascend to the heavens in a single step 32Reads—Score—14d adds
- 78 [Hong Kong Crossover] Strength in Numbers: After Midnight, I Call the Shots 港综：人多势众，十二点后我话事 [The Dragon City Years] + [A True Mob Story] + [The Thirty-Six Stratagems of the Supreme] + [Election] + [Young and Dangerous] + [Infernal Affairs] + [A Hundred Percent Handsome] + [More Hong Kong Island Movies]... A world that blends multiple Hong Kong movies, and a System that claims to give its user strength in numbers. See how Zhou Chaoseng, who transmigrated into this world, stirs up a storm and takes control of everything! When I, Zhou Chaoseng, hit the streets, I rely on three things: bei 1Reads5.7Score—14d adds
- 79 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
- 80 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
- 81 From School Bully to Big Shot, I Fought My Way to the Top 从校霸到大佬，一路杀疯了 The rating is still low, but it will rise as more people rate it. Read without worry: the characters won’t suddenly become stupid. [Underworld fiction + play the pig to eat the tiger + master strategist + resource consolidation] Lin Feng was born the second young master of an underworld family, yet he was determined to conquer the world through his wits. He gathered his brothers, advanced step by step, and struck decisively. Just as everyone thought he was aiming to become the school’s top bully 93Reads7.3Score—14d adds
- 82 Tales from the Lower Streets (Complete in Three Volumes) 下街往事（全三册） An unforgettable memory of raw courage, a brutally honest chronicle of human nature: sharp, wild, and burning hot. The shock forged from love, hate, and passion swells through every line, leaving you breathless. The novel’s protagonist spends his entire childhood surrounded by frenzied violence and bloodshed. The decade of disaster leaves an indelible mark on him, leading him to believe that violence is the best way to protect himself and that he can make something of his life through force. Ins 153Reads9.0Score—14d adds
- 83 The Passionate Days We Lived 那些年走过的热血 I was born in the 1990s and experienced all the prosperity and disappointment of this era. As a teenager, I was full of passion. Everything around me was new, and I looked to the future with boundless hope. I pursued my dreams with all my might, devoting all my time and energy to my studies and hobbies. Back then, I loved life, connecting with people, and trying new things. My heart was full of passion and hope, as if the whole world were in my hands. But as time went by, I gradually matured. I —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 84 The Thug Gets Out of Prison 暴徒出狱 Before I went to prison, I was a big shot everyone feared. After getting out, I wanted to live a different kind of life. I just wanted to be an ordinary person, live a quiet life, and work hard to make money. I was ready to let bygones be bygones. But I wanted to let them go, and they kept pushing me. So I had no choice but to fight back with everything I had. 28Reads—Score—14d adds
- 85 The Tale of Chongsheng 崇晟传 [No System, No Golden Finger, Not a Power Fantasy, Traditional Martial Arts, Mystery] He is the heir of the Southern Marquis, and should have grown up surrounded by wealth and privilege. But disaster strikes his family. His father is framed, his mother goes missing, and he is forced to roam the martial world. As he searches for his family, his sword pierces the throats of one enemy after another. His sword is so fast that his opponents can't even see what it looks like. But this time, he isn't u 1Reads6.5Score—14d adds
- 86 Oh No, This Mob Boss Can Tank a Nuclear Bomb 坏了，这黑老大能硬抗核弹 [Gangsters + No Goody-Two-Shoes + No Mindless Protagonist + Invincible in the Later Stages] Qin Dong transmigrates to the year 2004 in a parallel world, taking over the body of a small-time gangster who has done every evil imaginable and is hated by everyone. He also awakens a System that makes him stronger every time he kills someone. He can increase his strength just by devouring evil people! Infinite toughness! Infinite heat resistance! Infinite bone strength! ... Gangsters hunting him down: 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 87 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
- 88 Heading South in 1996: I Take My Young Aunt and Conquer the Underworld 九六南下：我带小姑奶闯江湖 [Period] [Fleeing an arranged marriage] [Heading south for work] [Passionate underworld] [Multiple heroines] New Year’s Day, 1996. Chen Yaozu, a poor lad from southeastern Henan, flees south overnight with his young grandaunt, who is being forced into marriage. As soon as they arrive in the Pearl River Delta, his classmate’s cousin kicks him out of her rental, leaving him homeless. He steps in to help someone, only to be hunted by gangsters. At the factory, he’s bullied, and people even set thei 802Reads—Score10114d adds
- 89 The Great Yan Immortal Martial Path 大炎仙武 Gods and demons set the stage, wuxia gives it form. Prove the Way with the sword, and slay immortals with martial might! At its core, this is traditional wuxia, with smaller stories of mystery, horror, and crime solving woven into the plot. Expect plenty of martial arts battles and a story full of twists and turns. —Reads6.5Score—14d adds
- 90 A Hero in Turbulent Times 乱世枭雄 "Dark clouds loom over the city, threatening to crush it; golden scales gleam on armor beneath the sun." I was just an ordinary student, but one upheaval after another gradually dragged me into an abyss of crime and punishment, and drew me into a world where I had no say in my own fate... 150Reads—Score—14d adds
- 91 Northeast Storm: Tales of the ’80s 东北风云之80往事 Li Yun, the top behind-the-scenes brother under Li Zhengguang in Northeast China, joined Li Zhengguang in 1995. This story tells what happened to Li Yun between 1980 and 1995. What did he go through in those years? It’s an exciting story. Welcome to read! 208Reads—Score—14d adds
- 92 As It Was Before 应如旧 People are always transformed by time. How much more so those whose bones have been scorched by hatred, whose bodies have been buried beneath the ashes of a fallen nation, who have wallowed in the mire of political schemes and had their throats cut by the blade of love? The years carve the marks of hardship between their brows, grind calluses into their palms, and wrap even their laughter in the dull sound of calculation, turning them into strangers unrecognizable to those around them. Yet if yo —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 93 The Tiger Descends the Mountain 2 虎出山2 Fanfiction, fanfiction, fanfiction!!! [Who Can Match Me] [Young King] [Dragon Raises Its Head] [Tiger Emerges from the Mountain: Sequel] [Tiger Emerges from the Mountain: Fanfiction] [Tiger Emerges from the Mountain: Extra] After Li Hu defeated the Butcher, the Red Chamber honored him for his service, presenting him with a personally inscribed commendation and a wealth of honors. Later, he returned home in triumph to Xiang County and settled into a simple life. Unexpectedly, he ran into his ex-g 160Reads8.5Score—14d adds
- 94 I, Lin Jingwen, Lin Yaodong of Tazhai's Only Son 我！林景文，塔寨林耀东的独生子 Lin Jingwen is the only son of Uncle Dong of Tazhai. With Lin Yaodong having paved the way for him, Lin Jingwen has it easy wherever he goes. Who would dare not show Lin Yaodong some respect? As long as Lin Yaodong is around, no one can take control of Tazhai. Lin Jingwen spends all day with his hands in his pockets, because he has no rivals in Dongshan. Even if Lin Jingwen can't handle something, it doesn't matter. Uncle Dong will take care of it. Gao Mingyuan: “I think Lin Jingwen would make a 67Reads5.5Score—14d adds
- 95 The Fat Kid's Rise to Gang Boss at School 校园之胖子逆袭黑道老大 Song Yi had been bullied all his life because he was fat, while the humiliation and resentment inside him grew like wild grass. Finally, after being brutally humiliated once again, Song Yi resolved to change and make a place for himself in society. Fat people aren't weak. They're treasures with limitless potential! 134Reads—Score—14d adds
- 96 The Edge Agent 边缘特工 Xiang Bei is a sleazy young man who, through a series of chance encounters, unwillingly becomes a special agent. After countless life-or-death missions, the reluctant recruit gradually becomes the best agent around. As he completes his assignments, he also begins to uncover the shocking conspiracy behind his father's disappearance... 1.4kReads8.9Score17714d adds
- 97 Bad Boy: The Sequel to No Rules, No Limits 不良之无法无天续写 Our youth was bold and unruly, and in our reckless years, brotherhood always came first! The martial world was full of excitement, but also rife with bloodshed, schemes, and deceit! Brothers stood by each other through life and death, but there was no shortage of backstabbing and betrayal! Loyalty endured with righteous strength, but even heroes could fall short and meet an untimely end! Power could make you stand above the crowd, but it also brought drunken excess and the ruin of everything you 1.2kReads—Score—14d adds
- 98 Walking the Same Road as the Moon Sets 月沉同路行 Rumor has it there is no problem the Beijue Bureau cannot solve, and no mission the God-Burying Island will not accept. The Beijue Bureau serves the Great Yu Kingdom, while God-Burying Island lies beyond the Nine Provinces. In short, both are forces that inspire terror wherever they go. Xuanyue, an assassin who fled God-Burying Island, crosses paths with Lu Xingzhi, the Beijue Bureau’s commander. One is a wildcat who strikes without hesitation, appearing ruthless but kind at heart. The other is 52Reads—Score—14d adds
- 99 Hong Kong Films: In the East Star Gang, I Summon Lü Bu from the Start 港片：人在东星，开局召唤吕布 After transmigrating into the world of Hong Kong action movies in the 1990s, Chen Jun became a low-level gangster and joined the notorious Crow of the East Star gang. At the same time, Chen Ju unexpectedly activated a System that could summon famous generals. From then on, he began summoning renowned generals from every dynasty into the modern world! Bai Qi, the murderous general feared throughout the Qin dynasty! Lü Bu, the mightiest warrior and god of war during the Three Kingdoms period! Zhug 186Reads6.1Score—14d adds
- 100 Look, That's the World Beyond the Heavens 你看那叫，天外天 (This isn't a wish-fulfillment story, but one about an ordinary man's rise) (This story is completely made up! Don't overthink it!) A tribute to the classics: Brothers, let's go! A student at a university in Northeast China, he grows step by step into a local power player! Through connections, brotherhood, fate, and his own efforts! He bursts onto the scene and takes command of an entire region! Thousands roar his name: Beyond the Heavens! 101Reads8.8Score—14d adds
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