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- 1 The Good-for-Nothing Drops the Act? He Becomes a Master Detective and Cuts a Bloody Path Through Shengjing 废柴不装了？化身神探杀穿盛京 [Mystery Solving + Suspense + Wuxia + Political Intrigue] A locked-room murder from the start. The victim has no wounds or signs of poisoning. They die in full view of everyone. The killer vanishes without a trace. An impossible crime. The people say the Heavenly Dog has come to claim a life. An imperial edict orders: Solve the case within three days, or the entire Su family will be executed! A fortune-teller prophesies: Only your third son can solve this deadly case? My useless third son has su 117Reads—Score10614d adds
- 2 Peerless Twins: The Jade Doll of Divine Island 绝代双骄之神岛玉娃 Jiang Wuwei, Tie Xinlan, Su Ying, and Jiang Xiaoyu rescue a monkey being hunted. The monkey turns out to have once been a young woman, and they restore her to her original form. Meanwhile, the martial world’s underworld and people from Divine Island make trouble for Jiang Xiaoyu, Su Ying, Jiang Wuwei, and Tie Xinlan, while the young woman they rescued mysteriously disappears. Jiang Xiaoyu and Su Ying return to the martial world to uncover the truth. Along the way, they encounter numerous setback 25Reads—Score—14d adds
- 3 The Catcher’s Sweetheart 捕快小娇妻 The biggest regret of Constable Huo's life was never having a son to inherit his trade. To fulfill her father's "dream," Huo Xiaoyu was forced to become a low-ranking constable at the county office, where she mostly muddled along. A Lord Yan arrived in Yunwu City, accompanied by a bird. The man looked like an immortal, but the bird was so ugly it was hard to look at. With this otherworldly figure's arrival, one murder case after another followed. The two of them and their bird sought justice for 147Reads6.8Score—14d adds
- 4 The Divine Constable and His Heroic Partner 绝迹江湖之神捕侠侣 Mu Qinniang was a mother of two, but her outstanding beauty brought her trouble. He Baiming, lord of Tai Sui Manor, is determined to force her into marriage. Faced with a powerful enemy, what should Mu Qinniang do? What path should she take in life from here? And what leads her to become a chivalrous hero? Their story is only just beginning... 6Reads—Score—14d adds
- 5 Legend of the Knight 侠的传说 Martial arts. No transmigration, no System, no cultivation. No tired tropes, no melodrama, no brainless nonsense. Just a long-sealed heart devoted to chivalry, and an old tale that lingers in the memory. —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 6 The Immortal Who Left the World Behind 遗世仙人 The world is vast, and the Hundred Schools of Thought abound. Some sit laughing heartily on cliff edges, carefree and content, while others stand on branches, gazing upward with mournful faces. Everyone longs to become an immortal. But what if one day someone cuts off the path? What then? —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 7 The Flying Hero of Guangyang Island 广阳岛飞侠传 This book will take you into a fantastical, passionate world of martial heroes. Follow the steadfast steps of the heroes of Guangyang Island, feel the sweeping tides of the martial world, experience its twists and turns of love and vengeance, and pursue the undying light of justice. —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 8 The Hanging Coffin and the Precious Sword 悬棺宝剑 A dream of swordplay shared by an ordinary person, and a swordsman who must endure hardship before achieving greatness. One finds the martial world as deep as the sea, while the other finds the court as deep as the sea: such is their helpless lot. Perhaps every one of us has dreamed of becoming a swordsman. 7Reads—Score—14d adds
- 9 Chronicles of the Jianghu: The Sword-Seeking Art 江湖风云录：寻剑诀 [Traditional fantasy] [Wuxia] [One heroine] [A young man’s coming-of-age] Winter nights, cold water and grass; frost and rain fall on autumn flowers. Jiangnan has many worldly souls; in an instant, their hair turns gray. A lonely sword is slick with rain; a fan sweeps freely through the clouds. Leaning back, laughing at the east wind; sleeves flutter as slanting snow falls. Behold the shifting tides of the martial world, where chivalrous hearts uphold justice and grudges are settled with pleasur —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 10 The Cultivating Swordsman 修侠 Book titles: Martial Arts: Sword, Cultivating the Way of the Sword (High martial arts, no System, not a wish-fulfillment novel, no tiered martial arts ranks, court and jianghu conflicts, a slow burn early on. If that's not your thing, don't read it. Criticism welcome.) What is a hero? One definition says: someone who stands up for justice, suppresses the strong, and protects the weak. A great hero says: The greatest heroes serve their country and their people. An immortal says: Kill a man within 8Reads—Score—14d adds
- 11 Wuxia: Thirty Years of Cultivation as a Starting Reward 武侠：开局奖励三十年功力 War rages across a chaotic age, and the martial world churns like a stormy sea. Evil men run rampant, heedless of the law; ambitious warlords stain the earth with blood; demonic cultivators and wicked spirits wreak havoc across the land. Xiao Chengfeng transmigrates into this turbulent age and is fortunate enough to awaken the Constable System. From then on, he enters the martial world with his blade in hand, vowing to uphold justice. As the winds of change gather, heroes rise on every side. I 13Reads—Score—14d adds
- 12 Blood Sword: A Tale of Love and Vengeance 血剑恩仇 Lin Hongxue is no ordinary orphan. Burdened by the grudge of his family's slaughter, he vanishes into the jianghu. By a stroke of fate, he meets the extraordinary martial artist Immortal Xiaoyao, who teaches him peerless martial arts and gives him the legendary treasure, the Ruyi Saber. His enemy, Nangong Cheng, cultivates the Blood Demon Art and the Ten Thousand Demons Divine Art of the Western Regions. At a martial arts tournament, Nangong Cheng is wounded by Lin Hongxue's divine saber. The bl 4Reads6.3Score214d adds
- 13 Cup of Snow: Tales of Chivalry 杯雪：侠义录 I’m a new writer who loves wuxia, and I hope to see it shine again. I think I’ve always dreamed of becoming a writer, but reality and ideals often don’t align. You can’t have your cake and eat it too, but I think being able to write something at all is a good thing. This story has been in my mind for a long time, so long that even I’ve forgotten when it first appeared. Anyone who grew up flipping through Gu Long and Jin Yong’s books has a wuxia dream of their own: to roam the martial world and 2Reads—Score114d adds
- 14 The Blade Has a Soul, and People Have Hearts 刀有魂，人有情 It turns out Jinghong was descended from the Quick Blade Sect, and could resonate with the sect's treasured legacy. Having mastered the Nineteen Generations of Jinghong, he was destined for greatness. Jinghong became a swordsman. His blade was ruthless, but he was warm-hearted. What path will he take, having known love but not hatred? That will be up to fate. 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 15 Snow Whirls Across the Rivers and Lakes 飞雪满江湖 The Martial World and the Realm I am a wanderer of the martial world, braving frost and snow on my way. At dawn, I dance with my long sword; at dusk, I return and take my leave of the grand halls. The flash of a blade startles swallows and sparrows; the shadow of a sword cuts down insects and snakes. In the end, white bones have no tombs. What virtue do generals and ministers possess? A tribute to Jin Yong, offered with heartfelt respect. I present this humble work and hope you will forgive it 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 16 Strange People and Odd Tales of the Jianghu 江湖奇人怪事 Introduction to the martial arts novel Strange People and Curious Tales of the Martial World: Legend has it that the mysterious and wealthy City of Gold gave the map and key to its treasure to the famous figure Li San Lang. Before long, Sickly Beauty, Tang Da Peng, Jin Shao Qiu, Nan Gong Qiu Leng, Si Ma Chang, Dong Fang Ming, and others all stepped onto the stage, frantically searching for Li San Lang. As it turned out, Li San Lang had taken on the identity of the renowned constable Dong Men Cha —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 17 Heart of the Azure Sea 碧海心 On the day of her wedding, Pang Xizhu, a young lady from a respectable family, resolutely chooses to elope overseas with the man she has secretly loved. What awaits her on the other shore: a life of happiness, or raging waves and stormy seas? Will she win or lose this “gamble on love,” with every last chip of her life on the table? 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 18 The Evening Breeze Blows Through the Bodhi Tree: An Immersive Experience of My Life 晚风吹菩提：沉浸式体验我的一生 This age of peace descended into chaos, leaving the land devastated. A scholar, alone with his horse and skilled in both letters and arms, set out to stabilize the realm and serve as a worthy minister. Yet, trapped by love, he ended up slaying his sovereign. A tale of war, with the soul of a wuxia saga: icy rivers and iron horses, crashing waves against the shore, and the desolate banks of the Yi River, where a warrior lies by the bedside. The swordsman bears the grudge of a slaughtered family, —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 19 Book Transmigration: Being a County Magistrate Is So Hard 穿书：县令太难啦 Also known as "Joining the Protagonist’s Crew to Coast Through Life" Everything here is my own creation! My own creation! My own creation! In a nutshell: Ji Xing, a lively, sharp-tongued ray of sunshine, × Jiang Beiyu, a cool, powerful show-off; Chen Beifang, the cold, incisive brains of the group, × Zhao Cheng, sharp-eyed and meticulous [The Squad’s Everyday Case-Solving] Zhao Cheng, a university senior on the verge of graduation, is transported into the body of his ancient namesake, the county 9Reads—Score114d adds
- 20 Hero of the Age 当世英雄 Lan Nu’s origins are shrouded in mystery. Her martial arts are peerless, and her swordsmanship is hailed as divine. After completing her training, she descends the mountain to seek the enemy who wiped out her clan, making bitter enemies among the martial world and getting swept into a tangled whirlpool of conflict between the imperial court, the martial world, and her personal vendettas. After a series of strange encounters, she joins forces with Gu Suyou, leader of the Salt Gang. As they resist 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 21 Chronicles of the Anti-Mongol Campaign in Bashu 巴蜀抗蒙录 During the Chunyou era of the Southern Song dynasty, on Mount Lingxiao in Sichuan. After Mongke ascends the Mongol throne, the reclusive young Qi Lingxiao enters the martial world for the sake of the people of the Song. Sword in hand, he roams the land and leads the people of Bashu in a valiant struggle against invasion. Through his actions, he embodies the true spirit of the great hero, serving his country and its people, and creates a magnificent epic. Note: 1. This book is based on Lingxiao C —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 22 A Jianghu Prelude 江湖前传 Since ancient times, those without virtue or principle have occupied mountains as bandits; the righteous and benevolent have occupied them as kings; while those who embody virtue, principle, righteousness, benevolence, and wisdom have made them their home. Those of great virtue in the past are now petty villains; those once without honor now strive to make a living and look after themselves. Yet in times of chaos, the capable emerge in droves. Those who have found the Way hold fast to their true —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 23 Biographies of the Divine Maidens 神女列传 A treasured sword knows no distinction between male and female, so how can anyone say a woman is inferior to a man? See how several women of different backgrounds and temperaments enter the world to pursue cultivation. With a three-foot sword in hand, they sweep clean the universe. Thus is written The Chronicles of the Divine Maidens. 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 24 The Soul-Seizing Banner 【夺魂旗】 Shangguan Ling travels through the Central Plains with her master, the reclusive hero of the southern frontier, Xie Dongyang. Along the way, they meet the silver-bearded swordsman Fang Baichuan. Fang says that the Soul-Seizing Banner, one of the Five Peerless Wonders of the World, has been absent from the martial world for more than twenty years, but has suddenly reappeared. —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 25 Young Master Long Qi Receives an Imperial Order to Solve a Case 龙七少领旨破案 Introduction to Long Qishao Takes an Imperial Decree to Solve a Case, a traditional wuxia novel by Dugu Hong: The prince's daughter suddenly disappears. The prince sets a deadline for solving the case, then goes back on his word, and eventually kills himself out of guilt. The seventh young master of the foremost martial arts family, the Longs, disguises himself and slips into the capital, but his identity is exposed all the same. Long Qishao receives an imperial decree to solve the case, only to —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 26 The Heroic Chronicles of Jingming 惊溟侠记 In the final years of the Tang Dynasty, the Twelve Jingming Sacred Steles, which celebrated the empire’s founding heroes, were destroyed. A prophecy soon spread among the people: “When Jingming appears again, the Tang will fall.” From then on, the martial world of the Tang was no longer at peace, and the imperial court and the jianghu became intertwined through Jingming. The orphaned boy Jiang Yunque has no desire to enter the jianghu, but is swept into its conflicts all the same. At the Mount T 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 27 The Tale of the Swordsman and the Book 书剑侠义传 In the final years of the Yuan dynasty and the early Ming, powerful factions rise and fall as war spreads across the land. Ji Ziqian, a scholar from Jiangnan, rescues the wandering swordsman Qian Buyi, drawing him into the martial world. Court politics and the martial world, ghosts and fox spirits, all reveal the shifting nature of the human heart. People may be cunning, but there is still a sword beneath heaven, wielded by a scholar, that can soothe the heart. 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 28 I Swear I’m No Womanizing Monk! 小僧真不是花和尚啊！ First, I absolutely did not become a monk because I was balding. Second, please don’t ask how many beauties have captured my heart. Third, letting wine and meat pass through one’s guts is part of a holy monk’s self-cultivation. And one last thing: this humble monk is absolutely not a womanizing monk! —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 29 The Legend of the Icefire Golden Dragon 冰火金龙传 That year, he braved life and death and traveled across the martial world, all to save one person. That year, he was reborn in fire and returned to the martial world, all to kill one person. At the end of the Yuan dynasty, the empire was in chaos... 422Reads6.7Score10214d adds
- 30 The Sword of Jianghu's Twinkling Stars 江湖繁星剑 Pure, classic wuxia. The martial world’s greatest secret lies hidden within a sword. As the protagonist Lin Qingfeng grows, the long-buried events of the past gradually come to light… No transmigration, rebirth, or System, just the love, hate, and tangled relationships of martial heroes. There is no absolute right or wrong, good or evil, only difficult choices made out of necessity. 3.4kReads6.7Score26214d adds
- 31 The Peerless Detective of the Tang Dynasty 大唐无双神探 After transmigrating to ancient times, Fang Wushuang discovers that the dynasty in this world is called the Great Tang, but it is not the Tang dynasty from the history he knows. Faced with mysterious and baffling cases and murders shrouded in uncertainty, Fang Wushuang becomes a legendary detective in another world, teaming up with martial artists who can travel to heaven and earth to solve one deadly case after another. Human brains made into elixirs, deadly lotuses, a snake-demon crone, bloods 23Reads—Score—14d adds
- 32 The Golden Hero of Wuxia and Fantasy 武侠玄幻夺金大侠 Synopsis of the wuxia fantasy novel The Golden Seal Hero: Among the martial artists who know of the Twin Excellence Castle, who could honestly deny that its lord, Min Ziyuan, is the unrivaled greatest fighter of his generation? Five years ago, martial heroes from all over the martial world gathered by Dongting Lake to compete for the Golden Seal of the Top Scholar. With a single palm strike, Min Ziyuan felled ten warriors; with a flick of his fingers, he slew seven heroes. His sword technique, S 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 33 The Sword Through the Ages 剑春秋 Sword in hand and wine in tow, I did as I pleased; then, in an instant, a long song left me heartbroken. The mortal world has little joy to offer; a spring-and-autumn dream blooms with a single sword. Twenty years ago, Qingsongzi pursued his senior brother Qingyunzi after their junior sister Qinghe was murdered. But Qingyunzi tricked him into being trapped in the Azure Dragon Formation for twenty years. Fate is hard to predict: two decades later, the little beggar Du Yun stumbled upon Qingsongzi 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 34 The Lone Disciple of the Immortal Way 仙道独徒 A celestial abode sparks a bloody scramble among powerful factions. Everyone thinks they are fighting over an unparalleled opportunity, unaware that all living beings are merely bait. He is a pleasure-seeking rogue, drifting from one flower boat to the next. Then he meets the daughter of an old friend, Chu Zhao, and is forced into the game. The moment his memories return, Shen Du realizes with a start that he, too, is bait, but also the one moving the pieces. 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 35 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
- 36 On My Way to Break Off an Engagement, I Ran into Three Fiancés 退婚途中，路遇三个未婚夫 “The Matchmaker ties the knot? I'll cut my own romantic ties! My parents married for love, so I can't be a downgrade from them! I'm breaking off this engagement!” A hilarious tale follows the daughter of the Valley Master of Qingfeng Valley as she sets out to break off one engagement after another. Her three fiancés have very different personalities, yet each is an exceptional man. Will her journey to call off her engagements go smoothly? Or will the valley's flower ultimately fall into someone' —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 37 The Hero's Dream: The Long River Sings Easily 侠梦之长河易歌 Everyone has a wuxia dream: the greatest heroes fight for their country and its people! By the lakeside, we stride across the flowing water at sunset, a spear and a sword wiping away old grudges! The Nine Provinces Cauldron, symbol of peace throughout the Nine Provinces, is suddenly stolen, and turmoil once again grips the Central Plains! The imperial court is in upheaval, while ambition stirs in the martial world! The theft of the Nine Provinces Cauldron, a massacre on Mount Qingcheng, a marria —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 38 From the Start, My Master Dies as a Sacrifice and the Whole World Hunts Me Down 开局师父祭天，我被天下人追杀 Dongfang Jing dies suddenly and transmigrates. After his master dies, the whole world hunts him down. Having escaped death time and again, he realizes that something seems increasingly off... Dongfang Jing: “My master is the greatest under heaven. Who dares lay a hand on me!” “Waaah, Master, why did you have to leave so soon? Now everyone in the world is hunting me. What am I supposed to do?” Dongfang Xuzhou: “How is my disciple doing now?” “Report: He’s still being hunted.” —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 39 A Long Wind and a Sword: The Young Wanderer 长风一剑，少年游 Xie Xiu was once a carefree girl, but when a black-clad intruder stormed her home to seize a heart sutra, she was swept into the jianghu's feuds. Just when all hope seemed lost, a black-clad stranger came to her rescue. Having lost everything, Xie Xiu was taken in by the Qing Tai family, old friends of her own. During her stay, her senior fellow disciple Lu Zhaowen looked after her and personally guided her in martial arts and swordsmanship. Years later, on her first foray into the jianghu, she 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 40 Starting Over as Zhang Cuishan: I'll Protect My Loved Ones 重启倚天张翠山，我来护亲朋 Restarting the Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber as Zhang Cuishan: I’ll Protect My Loved Ones 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 41 The Black and White Beauties: A Wuxia Novel 武侠小说黑白双娇 An introduction to Black and White Beauties, the wuxia novel by Wolong Sheng: The Civil Judge couldn't help slowing his pace. Half turning around and half looking back, he studied the young man in white. They had all realized who this young man surnamed Mai was. Surprise filled their hearts and envy showed in their eyes. They wanted to ask him about it, but the sect's rules held them back, leaving them to keep their questions to themselves. Mai Wuming strolled along at ease, breathing freely as 58Reads—Score—14d adds
- 42 The Golden Thread Robe 【金缕衣】 For ten years, the Four Great Martial Arts Masters had been renowned across the land, and the jianghu had known peace. The young Sun Bonan’s father was unjustly murdered by an enemy, so Sun Bonan sought refuge with his grandfather’s friend, Nan Jiang, and learned a remarkable sword-and-cane technique. Soon after mastering the art, he entered the jianghu in pursuit of the Xuanji Secret Treasure. After many brushes with death, he claimed the Three Xuanji Treasures with the help of his confidante, 9Reads—Score—14d adds
- 43 The Calamity of the Ink Blade 《墨刀劫》 The Ink Blade Tribulation 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 44 Transmigrating into The Return of the Condor Heroes to Save Xiaolongnü 穿越神雕，拯救小龙女 Transmigrating into The Return of the Condor Heroes to Save Xiaolongnü 9Reads—Score214d adds
- 45 Sword Without a Trace 【剑无痕】 Introduction to Woniu Sheng’s wuxia novel Sword Without a Trace: The beautiful twin assassins Yulan challenge the renowned young hero Seven Swords Chasing Souls. Without a flash of blades or a clash of swords, the hero is captured without resistance. An obscure little town suddenly fills with countless figures from the martial world. Both sides of the law, and every school and sect, send their experts to conduct secret deals amid open and covert struggles. On Dongting Lake, a desolate little isl 4Reads—Score—14d adds
- 46 The Struggle for the Imperial Realm 帝疆争雄记 [Fated villain + domineering + scheming + decisive and ruthless] More than forty years ago, the four most powerful martial artists in the land agreed to meet every three years at Shixin Peak on Mount Huang to test their skills. They also designated the area within ten li of Shixin Peak as the “Imperial Territory.” Anyone whose martial arts fell short and dared to enter was killed. The four became known as the “Four Supremes of the Imperial Territory,” yet their names were never spoken of in the 14Reads—Score—14d adds
- 47 A Martial World Emperor’s Journey Through the Ming 武林帝缘大明行 (This book follows the protagonist through his entire life, from birth to death. It includes fighting bandits and demonic cults, raising children, farming, teaching, a cuju tournament, resisting Japanese pirates, and more.) During the Ming Dynasty, the illustrious Situ family is brutally wiped out by the Celestial Star Gang. At the time, the young master’s infant son is still swaddled in his nurse’s arms as the butler carries him away in a desperate escape. During their flight, the poor baby sli 34Reads—Score—14d adds
- 48 The System Makes Me Solve Cases, but All I Want Is to Flirt 系统逼我探案，我却总想撩汉 [A blunt, looks-obsessed office drone who’s forbidden from falling in love vs. a cold-faced, sharp-tongued King of Hell who secretly dotes on his people] [Modern person transmigrates into an ancient setting + fictional world + System + mystery investigations + one-on-one romance, very sweet and angst-free; the romance takes off at lightning speed + a little comedy] Mu Fengge’s romance never got off the ground. She had barely transmigrated when she was falsely accused and thrown in jail. Her hear 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 49 Youthful Beauty, Fleeting and Fair 可怜颜色俱青春 After his entire family is wiped out, Wang Minghe is taken up the mountain by his master to learn martial arts. Once his training is complete, he descends to seek revenge on those responsible. Along the way, he meets Yunxia, who falls for him at first sight, and becomes caught up in a turbulent tale of feuds and grudges amid a chaotic age. As Wang Minghe uncovers the truth about his origins, he also helps a down-on-his-luck scholar realize his ambition to unite the realm… —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 50 The Four Deadly Weapons 四杀器 The first volume of The Four Killing Weapons, The Shadowless Sword, is about vanity and empty fame. The second, The Parting Sword, is about the impermanence of life. The third, The Last Knight-Errant, is about the fickleness of human nature. I refuse to ramble, and strive instead for a tightly paced plot packed with climaxes, wrapping up in around 100,000 words. With these three volumes of The Four Killing Weapons, I do not seek to revive chivalry. I only hope to avoid clichés, speak from the he 3Reads—Score—14d adds
