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- 1 Monster Girls: Sweeping Through Another World with My Aunties 魔物娘之带着姑姑阿姨横扫异界 Yu Jie is an ordinary recent graduate whose parents are both dead. Just after receiving his diploma, he gets incredibly lucky and is reincarnated in a world inhabited entirely by monster girls. When humans turn 16, they awaken their talents, form contracts with monster girls, train, and fight monsters. "Huh? Mom, Dad!" Yu Jie realizes that his parents in this other world are the same as the ones from his original world. "Yu Jie!" His actions also make his parents realize that this is the same ch 4Reads6.3Score—14d adds
- 2 Learn It Once, Master It with Practice 一学就会，一练就精 [Myriad Worlds] + [Traditional fantasy from the start] + [The protagonist collects self-created cultivation techniques] + [No female lead] Watch Zhang Yang cross the void sea of realms, separating truth from falsehood among the cultivation techniques of the Myriad Worlds. With a talent that lets him “learn anything at a glance and master it with practice,” he carves out a path to immortality through sheer determination. First world: I genuinely came here to be your underling. Why are you trying 5Reads—Score—14d adds
- 3 Quick Transmigration: The Supporting Male Lead’s Rise 快穿，男配翻身记 As a male supporting character, am I doomed to be forever labeled tragic and a lovesick doormat? No. Supporting characters deserve a destiny of their own. They deserve to rise up and take charge of their own lives. 5Reads6.3Score—14d adds
- 4 The Awakened: A Glimmer of Hope Before Dawn 觉醒者：黎明前的曙光 A world invaded by demons, parents who vanish without a trace, a helpless younger sister hiding behind him, and something strange about his own body… What should he do? With the vast continent stretching before him, how can he begin his search? Will joining the Awakened Ones bring him a true friend? That oath: “If the Demon Night ever falls, I will gladly become the one and only beacon of light. I will stand at the forefront of countless people, blade raised against the abyss, until dawn.” Will 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 5 The Way of Selflessness 无我道法 The sky cracks open, and murky darkness descends, plunging the world into misery. Saviors keep emerging, but destroyers come with them. All kinds of abilities appear like stars in the sky, making the quest to save the world a winding and fascinating journey. 1Reads6.0Score—14d adds
- 6 A Dream of Returning Home in a Light Skiff 天下3轻舟梦归 [Based on the World 3 setting + an entire group transmigrates into an online game + the Great Wilderness + a fantasy romance in an alternate world] [Steady, gentle, reserved, and scheming Swordplay X scatterbrained, direct, full-spirit Iceheart] Qing Li was an ordinary office worker stuck in a three-point routine, until a mysterious recall text from Yi Company suddenly pulled her into the Great Wilderness of World 3. She also discovered that the friends she had played the game with years ago had 24Reads8.9Score—14d adds
- 7 The Ninth-Life Imperial Princess and the Split-Personality Fox Mr. 九世帝姬与精分的狐狸先生 Tu Shan Nianjin is the orphaned daughter of the late head of the Tu Shan Fox Clan, burdened with a blood feud dating back three hundred years. Su Tingzhi is cold and aloof. He has led the You Su Fox Clan for centuries, and sees right through everything, yet he can never figure out what Tu Shan Nianjin is thinking. A clan bloodline prone to frequent memory loss meets a shrewd old fox who is both mentor and friend. A twist of fate and love at first sight set off a push-and-pull romance between two —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 8 The Third Party's Silence 第三者沉默 (There’s a lot of information, so take your time reading. Check the book’s community first for the setting.) [Also known as: The Third Party’s Silence (part of the everyday-life series in a large-scale otherworld fantasy universe)] Here, “third party” specifically means a third person in a family or friendship. “The third party’s silence” means that, ultimately, emotions are a matter between two people. As long as they are both sincere, there’s no need for anyone else to interfere. Likewise, w 2Reads8.1Score—14d adds
- 9 Everyday Help for Ordinary People 为普通人提供日常帮助 My new work is here! You’re welcome to 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! —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 10 The Millennium Crisis 千禧危机 The Millennium Crisis Around 1990, a secret group made up of a handful of political and business elites and scientists quietly emerged. Keeping out of the public eye, they began researching “immortality.” In 1999, the first batch of experiments was declared a failure, triggering a disaster that lasted three years. In 2002, a wind was born in the earth and rose from the tiniest blade of grass. —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 11 The Mystic Maiden Who Guards the Realm 玄女镇山河 The plot moves along without dragging or getting bogged down. Ali: “Master, danger detected. Should I eliminate it?” Ling Yin: “No killing!” Ali: “If Master won’t kill, Ali will!” The Li Sword recognizes its master, bound by a meeting of minds. With an icy body and limitless magical power, she advances to the sacred altar before Xuannv Mountain, sword and wielder as one, proud beneath the heavens. Ling Yin: “Wouldn’t it be wonderful if there were no more wars in the world? Then I could st 1Reads8.1Score—14d adds
- 12 After Failing to Ascend, She Was Reborn to Take the Entertainment Industry in Hand 飞升失败后，她重生整顿娱乐圈 After Xiao Qingling fails to overcome her tribulation, she is reborn in the body of a pitiful girl who died a tragic death, beginning a new life. She was once a mighty cultivator, so being called a penniless wretch now is a truly humiliating disgrace. Her spiritual power may have weakened, but she still has some. Insult her, and she'll tear into you; try to lay a hand on her, and she'll make you question your whole life in seconds. On top of that, she saves the richest man in Yuncheng and gains 8Reads—Score—14d adds
- 13 Escape Room: The Mysterious Ancient Castle 密室逃脱之神秘古堡 Escape the Mysterious Old Castle 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 14 The True Way of Ten Thousand Paths 万道求及真 [Slow Pace + Ensemble Cast] The heavens and earth have evolved, and all things continue to thrive. It has been a long time since anyone stirred up trouble in this world. Visitors from beyond the heavens, children of destiny, and solitary geniuses all appear in this era. Wang Lei, brought to this world by a True Lord, avoids internal strife, fends off external enemies, and carves out a place for himself in this realm. Everyone else follows their own path. There are countless ways to seek the trut —Reads8.2Score—14d adds
- 15 There's Always Someone Richer, and Someone More Powerful 钱外有钱，官上有官 This is not a rebirth story, and there is no System. This is simply the author’s personal journey toward healing. The places and people in it belong to another parallel world, so please don’t assume they refer to anyone real. The timeline is jumbled, and the writing is rough. If you don’t like it, please don’t flame me. … At forty, Ye Jingtian is an ordinary, impoverished third-grade chief staff member at a municipal government office, with two million yuan in debt. His college crush has risen 3Reads8.2Score—14d adds
- 16 Dream's End: An Unfinished Bond 梦末：未结之缘 [Note: I don't recommend this to anyone who hasn't read the original. This work is adapted from Tangerine Class's Dream's End and is essentially a fan-made continuation. The original ending was far too happy, so I decided to rewrite it. Also, I will always love Tang Leyin.] (I really couldn't revise Volume One any further. If you can't get through it, feel free to skip straight to Volume Two. I'll do my best to improve my writing, and I hope you'll enjoy this fan-made continuation.) "Bi Laoye? B 7Reads8.0Score—14d adds
- 17 Sanctuary of the Starry Firmament 星穹圣域 This is a vast fantasy world called the Spirit Illusion Continent. Spiritual power flows freely across the land, and all manner of strange techniques and mysterious treasures abound. The continent is divided among rival powers: ancient sects, mighty dynasties, mysterious clans, and sinister organizations lurking in the shadows. Hundreds of years ago, an unrivaled powerhouse appeared out of nowhere, united the continent, and brought a brief period of peace. But just as he reached the height of hi —Reads8.3Score—14d adds
- 18 Before Waking From the Nightmare 噩梦惊醒前 (Infinite flow, supernatural horror, Backrooms-inspired, death rewind, slight romance, slow burn) Lin Xi remembers being an ordinary office worker. After an incident caused by other “entrants,” he is swept into the vortex of truth surrounding the Chaotic Realm. As his explorations take him deeper, he is startled to realize that he may have been here before. Fragments of his past memories come flooding back. At the same time, he unexpectedly gains the ability to return from death, but the excruci 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 19 The Death of Yu Lian 玉莲之死 Late one night, Xiao Yulian mysteriously dies in her office. What shocks everyone is that the autopsy reveals bodily fluids from two different men. Who was the real killer? What kind of person was Xiao Yulian? And what drove the killer to murder her? These are the mysteries we must unravel. 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 20 The Socially Doomed Programmer's Otherworldly Food Journal 社死程序员的异世界美食录 A web novel blending science fiction, food, and Ming dynasty history, filled with absurd humor and a fantastical mix of technology. The protagonist, Lin Xiaobei, is a programmer who accidentally gets caught up in an adventure involving quantum cuisine and a clash with Medici Laboratories, with time loops and quantum technology among its elements. The story incorporates dishes from across China along with historical details, giving it a distinctive style. 1Reads8.4Score—14d adds
- 21 A Thief's Guide to Self-Improvement and Morality 一个窃贼的自我修养与道德 (No dumbed-down characters + no saintly protagonist + one female lead + humor + concept-level powers + no heartbreak throughout + slow burn + invincible protagonist) Thanks for asking. I just turned eighteen and inherited a fortune worth over a hundred million, only to be forcibly transmigrated by a despicable System. From the start, the System tricked me into taking on a million in debt and gave me the most useless awakened ability. Is this a collapse of morality or a distortion of human nature —Reads6.1Score—14d adds
- 22 The Smiling Sleuth: A Brilliant Detective Who Plays by No Rules 笑面追凶：推理天才不着四六 [Classic deduction, no female lead, no System, no saccharine romance, hard-boiled suspense and mystery] A kidnapper demands a hundred million. Do they want the money, or the hostage's life? A playboy is murdered. How did the killer control the time of death, ensuring the victim died without ever realizing it? An arson case and a poisoning. How does the crime in the first case become the key clue that exposes the method used in the second? At 22, he is a criminal investigation specialist. He is a 18Reads—Score—14d adds
- 23 The Supreme Immortal Tyrant Body Art 太仙霸体诀 With a tyrant's physique, he slays the heavens, his blood staining the nine skies. The youth runs wild… In the Primordial Era, countless races fought in a chaotic war. The young Ye Yuze endured trials of life and death, unraveling layers of fog one strand at a time. His blood stained the nine skies… —Reads8.1Score—14d adds
- 24 The World-Devouring Cocoon: Civilization Reboot Plan 噬界之茧：文明重启计划 The Cocoon That Devours Worlds: Civilization Reboot Plan —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 25 Xuanhuan: I Hold the Power of Life and Death Across the Myriad Worlds 玄幻：我被诸天万界执掌生死 What if your whole life were spent as someone else's pawn, with every twist of fate arranged by another? What if others alone decided whether you lived or died, caring only about how you would meet your end? What if one person's sacrifice could bring hope of survival to the entire world? What would you choose? Then let this insignificant pawn lead you all to see! —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 26 From Getting Scammed by an Old Man to Becoming a Martial God 从被老头碰瓷开始，成为武神 [Urban Immortal Martial Arts] + [Coming of Age] + [Two Heroines] + [Humans and Beasts Dance Together] When I reach the mountaintop, I stand as its peak. When I reach the end of the road, my feet become a boat. Is the world before your eyes your own reality, or someone else’s game? Watch as a young man rises, step by step reaching the pinnacle of the world, breaking its shackles with his own hands and uncovering the truth hidden beneath layer upon layer of mist. From now on, the order of heaven a —Reads6.2Score—14d adds
- 27 Mr. Fu, Behave! Your Wife Holds the Power of Yin and Yang 傅总别闹，夫人她手握阴阳两道 [Mysticism + fortune-telling + ghost-catching + episodic stories + a little livestreaming + domineering CEO + sweet romance + marriage first, love later] She was undergoing tribulation when she failed to withstand the lightning and transmigrated to the modern world. Her soul was unstable, liable to fall apart at any moment, and she was broke. Then she bumped into this big shot. One touch of his hand and her soul steadied like a mountain. Rub her face against his, and spiritual energy exploded on —Reads7.0Score114d adds
- 28 Goddess of Mindu: Lady Linshui's Path to Apotheosis 闽都女神：临水夫人的封神之路 This story follows the extraordinary life of Chen Jinggu, the Fujian folk goddess known as Lady Linshui, and takes readers into a fantastical world of mythology. During the Dali era of the Tang dynasty, Luoyang Bridge was being built in Quanzhou. Guanyin took the form of a beautiful woman on a boat and solicited donations, prompting the crowd to throw gold and silver her way. A young vegetable seller, Wang Xiao'er, received secret help from Lü Dongbin and hit the beautiful woman with his offer 4Reads7.0Score—14d adds
- 29 Mechanical Disaster: I Found a Robot Girl in the Wasteland 机械灾难：我在废土捡到了机械姬 Wasteland + single heroine + machines + passion + uncovering the truth = ? In the first year of the Mechanical Era, mechanical behemoths from an unknown realm suddenly poured through dimensional gates. In just a few years, they destroyed the modern civilization humanity had once been so proud of. All order collapsed, vast regions became wasteland, and humanity was forced to huddle in tiny shelters. However... “We regret to inform you that all surface safe zones will lose their protective functio 33Reads8.1Score—14d adds
- 30 The Long Road to Immortality: Awakening My Spiritual Root 仙途漫漫之灵根觉醒 In a world of cultivation, Lin Yu and the others inherit a legacy from the Lingxiao Mountains. But upon entering Lingfeng City, they are framed by men in black and accused of being remnants of an evil sect, leaving them in dire straits. Trapped in a side courtyard of the City Lord’s Manor, they search for evidence to prove their innocence while pleading their case to the city lord. He sends people to investigate, but a man in a black robe secretly sabotages them. The two sides struggle over the —Reads8.2Score—14d adds
- 31 I, Too, Follow the Dao: Small in Stature, With Ambitions Higher Than the Heavens 我亦为道，身虽小志比天高 Earth + Cultivation Realm + Immortal Realm + Divine Realm + Slow Pace + No Regrets + First Book An accident gives him the memories of a cultivator and reveals just how insignificant he is. This leads him to the Huaxia Qisi, where he meets the five great families and is welcomed back into his ancestral family. As Li Er delves deeper, he begins to uncover the secrets of Shennongjia, the Mariana Trench, the Bermuda Triangle, Antarctica’s ice wall, and more. He then sets foot on Mars before finally 1Reads8.1Score—14d adds
- 32 After Transmigrating, I Play the Fool to Outsmart Everyone in the Ancient Imperial Court 穿越后我在古代宫廷扮猪吃老虎 Meng Niannian was a modern woman, but she unexpectedly transmigrates to ancient times. All she wants is to lie flat and enjoy her days, but she's forced into the palace's power struggles. To stay safe and keep living her lie-flat life, this clever, bright young woman starts playing the fool to fool the wise. —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 33 The Apocalypse Arrives: My Path to Superpowers 末世降临，我的异能之路 [Male-oriented] + [Superpowers] + [Xuanhuan] + [No harem] + [No System] In 3077 on Blue Star, an explosion at the ER Simulation Research Center releases large quantities of ER simulation gas into the air. Three years later, the entire world has been severely affected by the gas. Plants grow all over the place, becoming so tough that they split through skyscrapers. Animals mutate and run wild. The HY Alliance calls them “simulated beasts.” To hold back their rampage, forces from around the world 9Reads8.2Score—14d adds
- 34 Awakened at the Execution Platform: I Devour Myriad Dao 诛仙台觉醒：我吞尽万道 "Xie Wugou, you've taken excellent care of that innate Glazed Sword Bone of yours!" On the Execution Platform, the Holy Son of the Cold Abyss crushes his knees and tears out his Sword Bone while he's still alive. But the worst pain comes from the false accusations and betrayal of the woman he once loved: "Open your eyes and take a good look. Now you're nothing but a lowly, filthy mutt!" Three thousand disciples raise their Memory Jade Slips and shout in unison, "Skin the traitor alive!" No o 2Reads8.0Score—14d adds
- 35 The End of the Genius and the Madman 天才与疯子的终焉 Also known as Genius Ends in Madness The first innovative novel of its kind in the country!!! [Classic mystery and deduction] + [hard science fiction at its core] A modern-day, pure classic detective novel that combines hard science fiction on a psychological level, with not a single logical flaw and every detail airtight. When you try to explain any phenomenon in the world, you will find that every question eventually leads back to philosophy, because humans are the ones who define categories. 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 36 Reincarnated in Another World, Living Freely and Starting Over 异世转生自由自在重新做人 (System + transmigration + fantasy + romance + ensemble cast + flower seeds + insect race) The imprisoned star finally gets a chance to fall freely. She was once a “star” in a laboratory, controlled with precision. After her only glimmer of light went out, she was remade into a cold weapon. Only when her heart burst into one last “firework” during a mission could she escape the suffocating life she had led. When she opened her eyes again, she was in a fantastical otherworldly land. This time, sh 192Reads8.5Score—14d adds
- 37 A Power Couple: I Picked Up an Immortal Husband 双强联合：捡个仙男当老婆 [Two male leads + unhinged characters + two powerful leads + devoted to each other + drama queens] Ling Zimo comes from a powerful background. Each of his three fathers is enough to make the cultivation world tremble: his adoptive father is the head of the Sword Sect, the greatest sect under heaven; his biological father is the lord of the Demon Abyss; and his second adoptive father is the Sword Sovereign of the human realm. His hobby is acting. As luck would have it, Lu Xinghan loves acting too 283Reads8.4Score—14d adds
- 38 Shadows Within the Circle 圆上之影 The Shadow on the Circle 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 39 Echoes of Blood 血字残响 A plain silver band links a bloody, unsolved case spanning twenty-seven years. A family slaughtered on a rainy night, power that reaches the heavens, and a revenge plot that leaves him transformed from victim to prisoner. Fine scratches serve as evidence, skin flakes as proof. Every crime hidden in the darkness will eventually be exposed in the sunlight. The last echoes of blood-written words fade, and justice finally finds its way home. 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 40 A Veil Over the Mortal World 人间罩纱 It feels as though an invisible veil has fallen over the world, with some mysterious force always influencing things... In the winter of 1994, young Jiang Lincai fell into the hands of human traffickers, beginning a life of endless wandering and hardship. He tasted the world’s bitterest sorrows and carefully plotted his escape. Little did he know that every move he made had already attracted the attention of a secret organization overseas. To survive, Jiang Lincai repeatedly honed himself on the —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 41 From White Coat to Camouflage 从白大褂到迷彩服 [Childhood sweethearts + mutual devotion + both devoted to each other + bittersweet romance] [A brilliant and capable male doctor vs. a sweet yet confident female architect] At first, he was one of the leading Chinese doctors in neurosurgery. Then, after an accident, he became an undercover agent for the police. After several twists and turns, they met again, and she saw him dressed in military uniform. No one could have imagined that he would go from medical PhD to the army's most stunning flow —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 42 A Wondrous Dream in the Galaxy 星河绮梦 [Cold, sharp-tongued CEO x obscure actress at the bottom of the entertainment industry] A devoted couple with no exes in the picture + sweet romance + a touch of angst + a calculating, sharp-tongued business tycoon VS a little actress who seems sweet and naive on the surface A woman's growth + the brutal, bloody reality of the entertainment industry Lu Rongxuan, heir to the Lu Group, cares only about expanding his business empire and has never been interested in women. Rumors about him grow —Reads9.2Score—14d adds
- 43 Western Fantasy: A Guide to the Villainous Duke’s Comeback 西幻：恶役公爵的逆袭指南 The rating may be a little low right now, but it should gradually rise. *Western fantasy setting + magic and technology + everyone falls for the protagonist + romantic rivalry + strong female lead + villainess. Please note that there are many romance storylines! The protagonist is a villainess, and she has room to grow and her share of flaws. Please be understanding. [After Transmigrating into a Western Fantasy Villainous Duchess, My Mission Is to Achieve My Life Goals?] Lilith, a top-tier grind 8Reads6.5Score—14d adds
- 44 I Ran Away from Home and Became a Cultivator 离家出走，我成了修炼者 “Nuwa mended the sky, and colored stones descended to earth… Whoever finds a stone is chosen by fate…” A cultivator chosen by Heaven, bound by a pact with the gods. Succeed, and she ascends to immortality; fail, and she must guard the village. Yan Zi has always kept a low profile, eager to escape the life her parents arranged for her. Fate leads her to Dongyue Village, where she thinks she'll be able to live in peace and quiet. She never expects this to be the start of her cultivation journey. A 5Reads8.3Score—14d adds
- 45 Detective: The Perfect Partners 侦探：最佳拍档 She had dreamed of becoming a police officer since childhood. After earning her master’s degree, she joined the criminal investigation squad as she had always hoped. From the Qing-dressed beauty case to a serial murder case and, later, countless other mysteries, Chen Bailu quickly grew into her role, working side by side with Captain Zhang Tao and getting along well with her colleagues. 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 46 After We Broke Up, I Found Out My Wife Was an Omega 分手后发现老婆是个Omega Scheming, unhinged, devoted top × Gentle, beautiful, crafty bottom While Lin Qi'an was with Nick, he hid the fact that he was an Omega and dated him as an Alpha. Neither knew the other’s identity. After a year and a half, Nick broke up with him over some things, and they went their separate ways. Later, Nick met Lin Qi'an again… 7Reads8.4Score—14d adds
- 47 The Number One Bandit Chief in the Fantasy Realm 玄幻界第一土匪头子 (Hidden group transmigration × power-struggle chaos × a battle to crush golden fingers; everyone is a schemer, no naive sweethearts, no romance, not invincible, a touch of ensemble cast) Luo Yu transmigrates into a fantasy novel he once read, becoming a good-for-nothing young heir whose childhood sweetheart had his bones extracted. The script was supposed to be about turning the tables and face-slapping, but the plot veered away from what he expected right from the start. A villain who is too cl —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 48 The Human Weapon 人间凶器 An inheritor story (the first male and female leads + the second male and female leads) A heart transplant gives them a special kind of telepathic connection. An intelligent cast + no characters losing their wits + suspense + thrilling moments + romance + an exceptionally gifted female lead The first male lead is worth billions. He meets the poor female lead through a locked-room murder on an elevator. It should have been a story about a domineering CEO falling in love with me, but then he disco 15Reads—Score—14d adds
- 49 Mind-Reading Detective: The Killer Without a Trace 读心神探：无证之凶 A body without a wound, a crime scene splattered with someone else’s blood, and a wedding ring that appeared out of nowhere. The bizarre murder at the Feng family compound in Yuezhou leaves the police force’s two top investigators, Ren Jie and Song Zhun, at a dead end. With no other choice, they turn to Dong Yiting, a psychological analyst with an almost uncanny eye for detail. She can spot everything others overlook: the time hidden in footprints, the past etched into scars, and the cracks in h —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 50 Reborn in the Dayong Dynasty: I’m a Coroner Who Judges Wronged Spirits 魂穿大雍：我，仵作专审冤魂 A modern forensic examiner transmigrates to the Great Yong dynasty and becomes a lowly coroner despised by all. The dead conceal the truth, and bones bear witness. Using modern forensic techniques, they solve one strange case after another, stand up to the powerful, and clear the names of countless souls. 4Reads—Score—14d adds
