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- 101 Purple Lightning and Green Frost 紫电青霜 At his master's behest, young hero Ge Longxiang visits the Cold Cloud Immortal, Ge Qingshuang, to discuss the upcoming sword tournament on Mount Huang. On the way through Tianxin Valley, he happens upon the black-clad Dragon Maiden Bai Qingqing, and the two gradually fall for each other. Purple Lightning and Green Frost are the names of two ancient treasured swords. It is said that Sun Quan, ruler of Wu during the Three Kingdoms period, possessed six treasured swords, two of which were called Pu —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 102 Revenge on the Raging Sea 怒海奇仇 [A Shocking Conspiracy] Is my father really a devil? Why, despite his father's exalted position as cult leader, does Lü Tingfeng refuse to be his son? How will he unravel the layers of mystery, one by one? And why will he be unable to accept the final truth? [The Furious Sea's Bitter Feud] This grand setting rivals the martial world of Jin Yong. Through the protagonist's tumultuous life and a heart-wrenching love story, it reveals a mysterious and treacherous world of martial arts... Who is the 33Reads—Score—14d adds
- 103 The Legend of Sheng Ma 声马传 Wine, women, and song: the pleasures of life! In the martial world, no one is free to do as they please! The story takes place during the Xuande era of the Ming dynasty. An overview of the events of the five years of Wen Qingtian's growth: At Zhu Zhanji's instigation, the martial arts sects fought an unprecedented civil war. The sects were left severely weakened, and the imperial court seized the opportunity to recruit martial artists on a massive scale, gradually gaining the upper hand over the 127Reads—Score—14d adds
- 104 The Heroic Detectives of Two Worlds 两界侠探 [Old-School Wuxia + Mystery + War + Transmigration + No Golden Finger] To solve a bizarre murder on a small island in the South Seas, a modern-day detective follows the clues and is transported to a parallel-world Southern Song dynasty. Mysterious deaths in locked rooms, strange assassinations in bustling streets, fox demons causing havoc in the mountains, and inexplicable disappearances inside fortified estates of powerful clans: one case after another keeps emerging. Court officials, famous or 4Reads—Score—14d adds
- 105 The Dragon’s Tune: A Wuxia Novel 武侠小说龙吟调 Synopsis of the wuxia novel Dragon's Song: Recently, a highly skilled female thief has been causing trouble throughout Suzhou and Jiangning, and the authorities are helpless. They ask local hero Guo Feiying for help. Meanwhile, a new courtesan named Bai Zhifen appears at the local brothel, Baohua Troupe. She refuses to entertain clients, and is beautiful, well-read, and refined. Guo Feiying visits because he has heard of her and falls in love with her. He also lets slip that he is helping the au —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 106 Twelve Unsolved Cases in Chang'an 长安十二悬案 Why was the brothel’s most beautiful courtesan found dead in her bedroom? Why does a mysterious man howl like a ghost every night? Why did a bride vanish without a trace just after her wedding? Why are handsome people dying one after another? Why did a shaman suddenly go mad while performing a ritual? And who really stole Old Wang’s sow? Behind it all, is it the dark side of human nature, or… is someone up to no good? Join Li Yu, a brilliant detective and county magistrate of the Tang Dynasty, a 254Reads7.3Score—14d adds
- 107 Lone Star, Cold Moon, Frost 孤星冷月寒霜 Synopsis of Zhuge Qingyun’s wuxia novel Lone Star, Cold Moon, Frost: “Lone Star,” “Cold Moon,” and “Frost” are three exceptional martial artists, each with a unique skill: “The Lone Star Is Never Alone,” “The Cold Moon Is Never Cold,” and “The Frost Never Melts.” Together, their names are renowned throughout the martial world. As it turns out, the Lone Star and Frost were bound by a romance long ago. “The Handsome Lone Star,” Ma Erping, had a sweetheart when he was young. Pure of heart and no pa 100Reads—Score—14d adds
- 108 The Golden Cauldron, the Wandering Dragon 【金鼎游龙】 The title The Golden Tripod and Dragon refers to a tale of heroes fighting over the Luo Family Golden Tripod. Legend has it that the belly of the “Luo Family Golden Tripod” contains nine miraculous powers of unsurpassed wonder. In years past, nine great martial artists, including Buddhist and Taoist masters from the demonic path and experts from the five regions, fought for this “Luo Family Golden Tripod” atop “Emei Golden Summit” for a hundred days. In the end, they exhausted their inner streng 67Reads—Score—14d adds
- 109 I’m a Divine Detective in Great Qian 我在大乾当神捕 After transmigrating into the body of an ancient constable, he encounters a supposed suicide from the start. He uses plant ash to reveal footprints and mulberry paper to detect marks left by a ligature. “This wasn’t a suicide. It was murder!” From constable to director in the Ministry of Justice, from commoner to a sixth-rank official. Grain stores robbed, scholars murdered, families wiped out, salt merchants smuggling, corruption in the government... He solves the cases no one else can. He inve 12Reads—Score—14d adds
- 110 Solving Strange Cases in the Southern Song Dynasty 我在南宋探破诡案 Lin'an, during the Shaoxing era of the Southern Song. A bizarre fire consumes the entire household of Zhou Xianzong, an official in the Revenue Department, killing all twenty-seven members. The case is on the verge of being closed. Yue Lin, a vice minister of the Court of Judicial Review, examines the scene and unearths a twenty-eighth, unidentified skeleton deep beneath the rubble. A unique imperial gold-threaded glass bead is tied around its wrist, and the victim died long before the fire. As —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 111 Songs of the Phoenix in the Capital 京华凤歌录 A Record of the Phoenix’s Song in the Capital 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 112 Classic Wuxia: The Silver Rabbit Rises in the East 经典武侠小说银兔东升 Synopsis of the classic wuxia novel The Silver Rabbit Rises in the East: At the morning market in Shaguoju, Old Master Li has been suffering from toothaches lately, making it hard for him to eat. A piece of “crystal pork knuckle” tastes fine, but in his mouth it rolls around and around, and he simply can't chew it or swallow it. “It's delicious... very delicious... it's just... too tough to bite...” As he speaks with his mouth open, saliva dribbles out. A rather pretty young attendant at his sid —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 113 The Tomb Keeper of the South Sea 南海守墓人 (Pure imagination: I write whatever comes to mind. No harem, no womanizing, no indecisiveness. I just want to follow my own path: move forward and leave the past alone. I’m writing a strange, fantastical cultivation-and-wuxia tale.) The young Qin Jiu is trapped in Yunxu Continent. After awakening an ancient star meridian, he bears the World-Ending Wheel and enters the Forbidden Domain of Eternal Night. Rivalries in the martial world, the ruins of ancient gods, and forbidden divine artifacts emer 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 114 My History Major Girlfriend Has Lived for a Thousand Years 我的历史系女友活了一千年 My History Major Girlfriend Has Been Alive for a Thousand Years 4Reads—Score—14d adds
- 115 I Became a Master Detective After Dissecting a Female Corpse 解剖女尸后我成了神探 On the first day after transmigrating, he found a woman’s corpse in a ruined temple. The townspeople: “A mountain spirit killed her!” After examining the body, Lin Mu said, “Cyanide poisoning. Signs of restraints and struggle. She was murdered.” The county deputy: “H-How do you know?” Lin Mu: “Because I was a forensic examiner in my previous life.” He solved the case in three days and became a legend overnight. After dissecting the woman’s body, he became the greatest detective in the Great Lian 5Reads—Score—14d adds
- 116 Wuxia Fantasy: The Jade Lotus Song 武侠玄幻碧莲曲 Synopsis of the wuxia fantasy novel The Song of the Jade Lotus: Whenever Fang Yuqi sits on this great rock, he naturally begins to hum The Song of the Jade Lotus. What a beautiful, lovely melody it is! It is the only song he ever learned as a child, and it has left a deep impression on his heart. It originally had no title. Perhaps it did have one, since a song cannot possibly have no name. But he was too young back then, and only knew how to sing it. Why would he have asked about its title? As 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 117 The Classic Wuxia Fantasy of the Splendid Jade Palace 经典武侠玄幻翡翠华丽宫 Introduction to the classic wuxia fantasy novel The Splendid Emerald Palace: The Splendid Emerald Palace is a place countless people yearn for. It promises boundless wealth and martial arts of unfathomable power. After lying dormant for over a century, the palace once again caused a sensation in the martial world. Once thought to be little more than a vague legend, it was said to be on Mount Tiantai, where Liu Chen and Ruan Zhao had entered the mountains and become immortals long ago. The claim 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 118 The Two Prides of Tianya Ke 天涯客双骄 Twenty years ago, at Liuxian Manor, its master Liu Chi unexpectedly met Shangguan Feng, a maid from the Star-Seizing Palace. Deeply attracted to each other, they fell in love. But the Star-Seizing Palace had strict rules requiring its disciples to sever their seven emotions and six desires. Under these rules, love was forbidden. In the end, the two eloped for love and lived in seclusion in the countryside, where they had twin sons. But after they broke the palace rules and someone informed on th —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 119 A Hero's Path Through the Snow 侠路雪漫天 Young A Qi takes his master to Luozhou to seek treatment, but his master's real purpose seems to be more than just finding a doctor. The people pursuing them from behind seem to have known all along that they would take the road to Luozhou. Gu Wan and Shen Heng, whom they meet along the way, claim to be traveling with them, but each has their own secrets. And no one has mentioned the case from nine years ago, when A Qi's father was brutally murdered on his way to the capital. This isn't just a s 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 120 The Smiling, Proud Wanderer: I Am Yue Buqun 笑傲江湖：我是岳不群 The Smiling, Proud Wanderer: I'm Yue Buqun 723Reads—Score1014d adds
- 121 The Sword-Banishing Chronicles 辟剑记 I’m still getting the hang of writing, since I’ve only just started, but I’ll keep getting better. I hope you’ll support me and stick with the story. The protagonist, Liu Chi, was once an obscure swordsman who always stopped to help when he saw injustice. After meeting Shangguan Feng, the two face one challenge after another and meet all kinds of friends, including Zhong Ruoyu. Liu Chi continues to hone his skills and thwart numerous schemes in the martial world. In the end, his martial arts rea —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 122 Sword and Blade Chaos 刀剑乱 A down-and-out young man buys a boxing manual. If he throws a million punches, he can become invincible under heaven. So, are you going to train or not? Digging the Nine Yang Divine Skill out of the ground in the Kunlun Mountains? Perfectly reasonable, right? Alone, he roams the martial world, travels ten thousand miles, and throws a million punches. Beggar Clan Leader: “You keep treating me to roast chicken. How about I teach you the Eighteen Dragon-Subduing Palms?” Carefree Sect Leader: “Young 52Reads—Score—14d adds
- 123 Night: The Big Dipper Accompanies the Moon 夜：七星伴月 The seventh day of the seventh month. Night falls, and a waning moon hangs in the sky. The Star of Seven Killings appears once every seven years. On the seventh day of the seventh month, it kills only seven people. The moon rises, the sun returns, and blood is spilled within seven steps... Every seven years, on the seventh night of the seventh month, seven assassins kill seven people. Each has a distinct color and a signal in the form of fireworks. —Reads8.3Score—14d adds
- 124 Beacon Fires Reflect on the White Lotus 烽火映白莲 This book is richly detailed, tightly plotted, and faithful to the course of history. Its figures in a time of turmoil feel vivid and real, and historical events are brought to life, such as Chen Youliang sending assassins after Ming Yuzhen, Xu Shouhui being bludgeoned to death, and the defense of Hongdu. Readers can savor a turning point in history through an accessible martial arts novel. The story spans from the eleventh year of the Zhizheng era, when Han Shantong was killed and Liu Futong la 16Reads—Score—14d adds
- 125 The Swordsmith: My Blade Can Cut the Moonlight 铸刀师：我这一把可斩月光 Swordsmith: This blade of mine can cleave moonlight 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 126 Tales of a Hero in the Flames of War 侠客烽火传 In the late Ming and early Qing, young Li Tong is born into a martial arts family and watches his parents get killed by their sworn enemy. After escaping, he stumbles into a cave and learns peerless martial arts. He becomes a chivalrous hero, joins the resistance against the Jin, launches surprise attacks on their soldiers, defends his homeland, and avenges his parents. Later, Li Tong marries Wanyan Xue, and they have a daughter, Nianxue. He retires to a small town and teaches her martial arts. 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 127 The Sword of Fate 缘剑劫 [Traditional Wuxia] Two life-saving pills are stolen, and the Changshan Escort Agency is massacred overnight. Only the young master, Mei Jianzhi, escapes under the protection of a mad old Daoist, setting out on a homeless journey through the martial world. By a twist of fate, he arrives at Murong Manor and befriends the manor lord, Murong Li, Yishui Han, and other heroes. He accidentally discovers that his adoptive father, who saved his life and taught him martial arts, was the very man who robb 35Reads—Score—14d adds
- 128 The Young Martial Hero: Nine-Dragon Phoenix Diagram 武侠少年：九虬凤凰图 [Wuxia] + [No wish fulfillment] + [Action-packed from start to finish, not a dull moment] + [Swordsmanship] + [No golden finger] + [No transmigration] + [Brotherhood] + [Mystery solving] A story with two male leads. This isn't the kind of novel where everything goes smoothly. It follows the events that unfold as they seek the truth behind the death of Zhang Tong, the beloved of the hero Pan Da. The writing style leans toward Gu Long and Jin Yong. 20Reads8.1Score—14d adds
- 129 Ten Years of Lanterns in the Jianghu Night Rain 【江湖夜雨十年灯】 Synopsis of Gu Long's wuxia novel, "Ten Years of Jianghu Night Rain": Wei Dan, famed as “Flying Rings and Iron Sword Shaking the Central Plains,” was attacked by the master and disciples of Ouyang the Old Monster of West Kunlun, who joined forces with the Two Fiends of the Snow Sea from the Northern Tianshan Mountains. Though he finally fought his way out, he succumbed to the poison. His son, Wei Mingyuan, took up his father's “Two-Aspect Steel Rings,” bent on avenging him, and went to Ghost Val 91Reads—Score—14d adds
- 130 The Song of the Chang'an Blade 长安刀歌 After the Xuanwu Gate Incident in the Great Tang, the imperial court is shrouded in intrigue, and turmoil is rising once more in the martial world. Various forces lurking in the shadows are stirring, while remnants of the previous dynasty, merchant guilds, bandits, robbers, reactionary factions, and assassination organizations have all hidden themselves across the Great Tang. The most dangerous of these, and the one Li Shimin fears most, is a reactionary faction like Dou Feng's, which seems pois 7Reads8.1Score—14d adds
- 131 The Smiling, Proud Wanderer: Senior Brother Is Righteous to a Sinister Degree, and the Sword Sect Is Doomed 笑傲：大师兄正得发邪，剑宗要亡 Also known as The Anti-Smiling, Proud Wanderer [Traditional wuxia + mystery and wild imagination + power struggles + multiple storylines] Huashan Sword Sect disciples Feng Buping, Lang Bujing, Cheng Buyou, and Cong Buqi make one last desperate stand against fate to defend the sect’s final remnants of glory. Can they succeed? 1.9kReads—Score—14d adds
- 132 The Outlaw Hero 不良侠 The Wu Dynasty collapsed, and rival powers rose amid decades of chaos. This era came to be called the Calamity of the World. First, Luo Chuan marched on the royal capital with his long saber. Later, a single sword from Canghai pacified Jiangnan. With the Li clan's support, a new dynasty was founded under the name Datong, and peace finally returned to the land. Twenty-one years after the dynasty's founding, a sudden rain fell over Jiangnan one night. A strange visitor, a curious tortoise shell, a 4Reads8.1Score—14d adds
- 133 The Road to Revival Begins with The Smiling, Proud Wanderer 从笑傲开始的复兴路 I transmigrate into the Laughing in the Wind world as the third disciple of the Huashan Sect, Zhao Xiaoyi. Watch as I, Zhao Xiaoyi, lead my fellow disciples to revive our sect, change the regrets weighing on my heart, and laugh proudly beneath the heavens! 464Reads—Score11414d adds
- 134 The Hidden Dragon of Shaolin 少林龙隐录 In the final years of the Ming dynasty, the empress switches her infant son, the crown prince, with an orphan from Shaolin to keep him safe. The prince, given the Buddhist name Xuchen, grows up at Shaolin. When a fire breaks out in the scripture library, a dragon-shaped birthmark on his chest is revealed, leaving the abbot secretly shaken. At eighteen, Xuchen leaves the mountain to fight the Qing and save the people. He meets Mu Linxue, a woman commander of the rebel forces, Yun Jinghong, an und 5Reads—Score—14d adds
- 135 The Nameless Flute 【无名箫】 The wuxia novel The Nameless Flute: The flute's distant melody drifts from an ancient temple, carrying endless melancholy; the flashing blades mingle with the many grudges of the martial world. The story opens with the five righteous heroes of the Central Plains being cruelly poisoned. Shangguan Qi, a disciple of their leader, is lucky enough to escape and hides in the library of an ancient monastery, where he studies martial arts. After enduring countless hardships, he finally ventures into the —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 136 The Smiling, Proud Wanderer: One Sword Ends Old Feuds 笑傲江湖之一剑泯恩仇 A traditional wuxia novel [not a power fantasy, with martial arts techniques and fast pacing] Zhang Yixiao enters the world in person, taking on the identity of the Ghost-Faced Wanderer and hiding his tracks as he moves through the martial world under two identities. After defeating all the heroes of the realm as the Ghost-Faced Wanderer and rising to the top of the martial world rankings, he rides with sword in hand and wind at his back, roaming freely on horseback. But an earth-shaking consp 21Reads—Score—14d adds
- 137 A Carefree Journey Through Heaven and Earth 乾坤逍遥游 The court and the martial world: leaving or staying is hard to decide. With only a three-foot sword, he drifts to a hidden thatched hut. At court, the martial world is merely a chessboard where life and death are manipulated, and heroic warriors are just pawns to be toyed with; Far from the court, the imperial government is merely a sect seeking to dominate the martial world, while princes and ministers are no more than players vying for power and profit. Only with selflessness in your heart and 55Reads—Score—14d adds
- 138 Wuxia Crossover: My Blade Rules the World 综武：我的刀天下无敌 [Transmigration + martial arts + court politics + mystery + twists + revenge + a touch of the supernatural] Ye Chen transmigrates into a brothel, only to be sentenced to exile. Armed with a mysterious saber technique he brought with him, he embarks on a tumultuous life. He originally intended to take on the imperial court single-handedly, but every step turns out to be part of someone else’s scheme, leading him to commit countless unjust killings. After learning that clues to the decades-old blo 75Reads—Score—14d adds
- 139 Old Tales of the Martial World: The Jade-Faced Tiger 武林旧事·玉面虎 Old Tales of the Martial World: The Jade-Faced Tiger 7Reads—Score—14d adds
- 140 She Wants to Be a Hero, So Why Did You Pursue Her? 她要做大侠，你为何要招惹她 A tale of a chivalrous woman, a treasure, and revenge; Prince An Huai Jin is full of clever schemes. The jianghu has its share of noble men and women, who uphold justice and strike down their wicked foes. Together, they roam the jianghu, sharing countless adventures and colorful experiences. A fist salute to you! 21Reads8.6Score—14d adds
- 141 The World Is Harsh, but I Was Born Talented Enough to Hit a Wall 世态炎凉，天生我才撞南墙 The world is fickle, and human relationships bring both warmth and cold. Wherever there are people, there is a world of martial arts! And wherever there is a world of martial arts, there are social conventions and the law of the jungle, where the strong prey on the weak! The martial world is a grand stage, with all manner of strange characters taking their turns in the spotlight, acting out life’s joys and sorrows, its ups and downs, its reunions and farewells! Sha Yuantu has mastered peerless 4Reads—Score—14d adds
- 142 The Divine Sword Wanderer 神剑游侠 Blades flash beneath the moon, while storms wreak havoc across the martial world. A mysterious force lurks in the shadows, and leaders of the great sects are murdered one after another. The once-peaceful martial world is suddenly rife with deadly peril... Divine Sword Wanderer Dongfang Yun rescues Murong Xue when he comes upon her in danger. Their chance encounter plunges him into a crisis! With a divine sword and a beautiful woman by his side, watch as he turns the tide and dispels the darkness 3kReads6.9Score17414d adds
- 143 Little Ying, the Northern Hero 北侠小影 A traditional wuxia novel with no romance or fantasy. Chen Shuozhen begins with a quest for revenge, goes on to search for treasure, and ultimately establishes herself as an empress. Wu Zetian, portrayed with her true character!!!!!! 5Reads—Score—14d adds
- 144 Swords Pointed at Lin'an 剑指临安 A Song dynasty man's family vendetta and hatred for his country's enemies: take down Qin Hui and wipe out the foreign invaders. Come with him to the troubled city of Lin'an! See how sharp this sword is, and how satisfying it is to kill! 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 145 The Dragon Atlas of Mystical Heroes 玄侠龙图 Set during the Southern Song dynasty, this story follows a child burdened with a blood feud who is bullied by everyone until a fortuitous encounter grants him peerless martial arts. To uphold justice, he leads the various martial arts sects in fighting traitors who have betrayed their country and restoring the realm. This novel has just been released. Readers are welcome to read and enjoy it. 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 146 The Peach Blossom Sword: A Tale of the Peach Blossom Spring 桃花源记之桃花剑 During the Taoyuan era of the Jin dynasty, the legend of the Peach Blossom Spring filled people with longing. After a twist of fate, the young Liu Wenjun comes into possession of the Peach Blossom Sword, a divine weapon from that fabled place, and sets out to find it. Along the way, he meets masters, learns peerless martial arts, creates his own techniques, and grows into a grandmaster. Just as he is finally able to settle down and enjoy the rest of his life in the Peach Blossom Spring, his coun 4Reads—Score—14d adds
- 147 The Green Python’s Blade Shadow 青莽刀影 The morning mists of Qingmang Mountain conceal the martial world and the aspirations of two generations. Shi Sheng was a hunter from Xishi Village. After saving a disciple of the Qingxu Sect, he is unexpectedly drawn into the struggle for the Tai Chi Heart Sutra and the bloody conflict stirred up by the Netherworld Cult. Armed with brute strength and an honest heart, he grows from a mountain boy into a wandering hero. But after witnessing slaughter and greed firsthand, he comes to understand tha 6Reads—Score—14d adds
- 148 The Overlord Reborn 再世霸王 This is the Southern Song, an age of decadence and corruption, ruled by treacherous officials, where fine clothes abound but few people are truly human. The rightful dynasty of China is secretly manipulated by an assassin organization skilled in assassinations, wiping out entire families, human experimentation, and using capital to hijack politics. The one destined to rid the world of this scourge is a royal grandson whom Genghis Khan exiled from the start. He merges with Xiang Yu’s thousand-yea —Reads6.6Score—14d adds
- 149 The Cold Palace Empress Goes on a Case-Solving Rampage 冷宫皇后靠破案杀疯了 Shen Yihan, a police captain, falls off a cliff while pursuing a killer. When she opens her eyes again, she has become the most miserable empress in history: the widow of Emperor Jianwen, Zhu Yunwen. The tyrant Zhu Di has usurped the throne, three thousand palace maids have been brutally executed, and danger lurks everywhere in the Cold Palace. She slams a palm onto the imperial desk. “Solving cases is my specialty. Killing people isn’t yours!” Zhu Di flies into a rage. “Seize her!” Who could ha 19Reads—Score—14d adds
- 150 The Heart of the Sword 剑道天心 Swordheart of the Way Zhuge Lan resolves to rid the world of evil and uphold justice. She ventures alone into Yin-Yang Valley to cross swords with Fu Wuniang, a woman so feared that martial artists tremble at the mention of her name. To secretly protect Zhuge Lan, the young hero Sima Jie traps Fu Wuniang’s son, only to be gravely wounded by Zhuge Lan by mistake. When she realizes that the young man whose life is hanging by a thread is the “Jade Vajra,” anguish overwhelms her. The remarkable her 12Reads—Score—14d adds
