Novels like Born a Commoner
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- 151 Fragrant Sword, Heartbreaking Flower 飘香剑断肠花 Synopsis of Dugu Hong's wuxia novel The Fragrant Sword and the Heartbreak Flower: Six people stand before the grave: Li Yulou, Ximen Feishuang, Chi Yinghong, Xiao Hong, Xiao Lü, and Yuchi Gang. The incense and flowers have been offered, the fruit laid out, and the rites completed. The six stand silently before the grave. Li Yulou cannot hold back his tears. After a long while, Ximen Feishuang slowly says, “My dear, please ask Manager Yuchi to help the Dove King rebuild his home. Then let’s take 26Reads—Score—Shelves
- 152 The Sword Immortal: A Wuxia Tale 武侠小说剑仙传说 Synopsis of the wuxia novel Sword Immortal Legend: Du Tiesheng wondered to himself what was going on. Fangfang had already set the book on the table and beckoned him over. “Come here!” Du Tiesheng hurried over! The book on the table now appeared to be about five inches long and four inches wide. It was covered entirely in fine plain silk, and its cover bore several plum-blossom seal-script characters: The Secret Manual of Qingcheng's Opening of the Abode. 8Reads—Score—Shelves
- 153 Weary Travelers Across the Vast Rivers and Lakes 漠漠江湖皆倦客 Everyone says the martial world is wonderful, but who knows how it makes people grow old! Long Wenzhuo is the young leader of the martial arts alliance and has loved the martial world since childhood. But his father, Long Ru'an, knows how dangerous it is and doesn't want him caught up in it, so he orders him to give up martial arts and pursue a scholarly career. Though unwilling, Long Wenzhuo has no choice. In his spare time, he can only live out his dream of the martial world through books... 7Reads—Score—Shelves
- 154 Martial Arts World: Transcending the Sword Dao to Cultivate the Immortal Dao 武侠世界：超越剑道修仙道 [Coming-of-Age + Enlightenment + Creating Original Martial Arts + Swordsmanship + Immortal Arts in the Later Stages] In this world, swordsmanship now reigns supreme. The five great sword clans dominate the land. Magic begins to flourish in Qimen of the Northern Desert. Xie Yunshu, a wastrel fleeing the Xie family, one of the great sword clans, changes his name to Yunshang and hides in the Northern Desert. As he stirs up turmoil across the land, a new era of magic begins. 8Reads—Score—Shelves
- 155 The Holy Sword, Frost in Flight 圣剑飞霜 The novel's overall structure is quite systematic: the “One Emperor” stands against the “Holy Maiden.” Beneath “One Emperor” Huangfu Gu are the “Three Dukes.” The “One Emperor and Three Dukes” belong to the evil faction, while the “Heart Pool Holy Maiden” leads the Five Sacred Mountains Sword Sects, the alliance of justice. The “Holy Maiden” possesses the “Holy Sword.” Whoever wields it is effectively the leader of the martial world and can command the heads of the Five Sacred Mountains Sword S 67Reads—Score—Shelves
- 156 Smoke and Rain in a Flourishing Age 盛世烟雨 The martial world is like a young woman anyone can dress up as they please. The imperial court is no different. The court and the martial world have never been worlds apart. Every story holds an unresolved destiny. Beneath the moonlit skies of the Nine Provinces lie the hopes of ordinary folk and wandering heroes for a peaceful life... 8Reads—Score—Shelves
- 157 Flying Sword, Singing Sleeve 袖剑飞吟 [Swordsmanship + Fantasy + Martial Arts + Xianxia] The greatest sword technique under heaven: Sleevesword Flying Song. It burst onto the scene, said to have been created by a young man in blue. What was the young man’s surname and given name? Stay tuned. 9Reads8.1Score—Shelves
- 158 The Golden Phoenix Scissors: A Wuxia Novel 武侠小说金凤剪 Introduction to Jin Feng Jian, a wuxia novel by Wolong Sheng: Chaos erupts at the Prince of Jin's residence in Nanjing, and the princess consort is murdered. Chief Constable Yang recruits the young hero Yue Xiu to investigate the bloody crime. Having inherited the teachings of an extraordinary knight, Yue Xiu is unmatched in the world with his fists, palms, and weapons. When the young hero arrives at the Yang residence, he meets Miss Yang Yuyan by chance. Not only is she exceptionally beautiful 56Reads6.4Score—Shelves
- 159 The Twelve Gold Coins Dart 十二金钱镖 The Twelve Gold Coins is a period action drama jointly produced by Tianjin Jinyuan Brilliant Culture Investment Co., Ltd., Anhui Huaxing Media Investment Co., Ltd., Guangdong Qiangshi Film and Television Media Co., Ltd., and Beijing Lishang Film and Television Investment Co., Ltd. It is directed by You Dazhi and stars Yuen Biao, Chen Jianfeng, and Tao Xinran. Set during the Republican era, the drama tells a legendary story of both romance and devotion to country and family! 7Reads8.5Score—Shelves
- 160 A Wanderer’s Laughter 天涯人笑 At the end of the Sui dynasty, the court was corrupt and in disarray, officials were greedy and dishonest, and the people suffered miserably. Wars broke out along the borders, beacons blazed across the land, and people struggled to survive as conflicts erupted everywhere. Young Li Musu and Xu Qingyu, a girl of the same age, are driven by an indomitable spirit and a determination to change their fates. The wheels of destiny begin to turn. How will they rise from the bottom in this turbulent age a 3Reads—Score—Shelves
- 161 A Colorful Jianghu 花花江湖 This is a world of splendid blossoms, a martial realm of flashing blades, and a filthy, squalid age... Twenty-five years ago, Gu Xingfan, eldest daughter of Gu Lunyong, master of the Gu Manor, was kidnapped and disappeared. Twenty years ago, someone spread false information, sparking a war between the Gu and Tang families that left countless dead and wounded. Long Gu, the heroine of the Six Heroes of Xiling, died of poisoning. Thirteen years ago, four young children witnessed a horrific scene a 5Reads—Score—Shelves
- 162 The Legend of Lu Xiaofeng: The Crimson Blood Sword 陆小凤后传之赤血剑 No mindless antics, no technology! Jianghu heroes and mysterious cases! Following in Gu Long’s footsteps, I continue his legendary tales! That year, in Yueyang City, inside a pleasure house... Li Xiaoyao, the Li Xiaoyao who will one day be famous throughout the land! A Scarlet Blood Sword, and a peerless beauty. From then on, Xiaoyao drifts like smoke, roaming the ends of the earth... The story is divided into four parts: “The Wolong Blood Case,” “The Imperial Palace,” “The Northwest,” and “The 1.1kReads7.0Score114Shelves
- 163 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 788Reads—Score—Shelves
- 164 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 3kReads6.9Score174Shelves
- 165 Carrying Wine 载酒 [Martial arts + low fantasy + no transmigration + no System] [The martial world + the imperial court + political intrigue + ensemble cast] In the stories told by the storytellers, the martial world is home to those who stand unrivaled in martial arts, those who can settle any matter under heaven with a single sword, those who are so compassionate they would suffer in place of all living things, those who dominate the nineteen lines of the board and boast that they would spare Heaven a single mov 59Reads—Score—Shelves
- 166 Cash-Fueled Martial Saint: I Conquer Other Worlds with Attribute Points 氪金武圣：我靠属性点横推异世 This world is like a carefully woven web, with hidden mysteries lurking at every node. Take your time and savor the story: our protagonist is only your guide, and the real excitement is just beginning. Buckle up for an adventure across time and space. You’re guaranteed a thrilling ride! ❈❈❈❈❈❈❈❈❈❈❈❈ Three months, a whole three months! Apart from learning that this country was called “Da Jing,” he knew next to nothing about this world. At last, he made it out of the mountains stretching like a ra —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 167 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—Shelves
- 168 The White Horse and Golden Reins: A Young Hero and the Reopening of Tianmen 白马金羁侠少年之天门重开 "Red walls and pavilions stand beside emerald waters, a paradise on earth surpassing the Heavenly Terrace." In the Han City of Chu, there stands a building with red walls and tiles, hidden among green hills and clear waters, yet impossible to overlook. Because of its unique architecture, people of the martial world all call it the Red Pavilion. When the Red Pavilion Ranking is published, the whole realm is shaken. 3Reads—Score—Shelves
- 169 The Flying Dagger Seeks Love: My Cultivation Technique Can Reverse Energy Absorption 飞刀问情：我的功法能反采补 Also known as: The Rise to Fame of the Little Li Flying Dagger See how a modern man, moving between the martial world and the imperial court, starts with nothing and becomes a grandmaster. I am Li Huan, known throughout the martial world as the Little Li Flying Dagger. A true martial arts novel. Wuxia isn't dead, just fading away. 84Reads6.0Score134Shelves
- 170 The Fluttering Escort Banner: A Martial Arts Tale 武侠小说镖旗飘飘 Synopsis of the wuxia novel The Fluttering Escort Flag: On their way to Kaifeng, escorts from the Tiger Might Escort Agency are attacked again and again by martial artists. The attackers include both underworld fiends and members of orthodox sects. The escorts suffer heavy casualties and lose the ability to fight back. When a fiend slashes open the carriage carrying a government official’s daughter, he suddenly cries out in alarm and flees in panic with his men. Chief Escort Guan Zhongyue rushes 226Reads—Score—Shelves
- 171 A New Season Every Year 年年物侯新 [Apocalypse, Fantasy, Wuxia, Romance, History] Volume One: Apocalypse, The First Rule Volume Two: Fantasy, Green Hill Volume Three: Wuxia, The Swordsman Volume Four: Romance, Memoirs of My Late Wife Volume Five: History, The Nine-Zhang-High Front Gate Tower —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 172 The Windbound Wanderer 风归客 (No female lead) The martial world is ablaze with conflict, as bandits and powerful warlords carve out their own territories. Li Zhijian enters the world alone, carrying a Tang saber. He cuts down bullies, hones his blade and tempers his heart, finds a wise mentor and sworn brothers, battles formidable foes, and unravels sinister schemes. He builds a fearsome reputation with his saber and gathers allies through trust. From a passing stranger in the martial world to a leader of heroes, he wields 1Reads—Score—Shelves
- 173 Chronicles of the Heroes of Jiuzhou 九州侠客录 Alone, he travels a hundred thousand miles; with a slash of his blade, he shakes the Nine Provinces. Ten years ago, two prodigies who made a name for themselves at a martial arts tournament drew the hostility of the Carefree Sect, one of the Four Great Sects. Before the tournament had even ended, a band of black-armored death soldiers ambushed them. Despite their grave injuries, the two worked in perfect sync and narrowly escaped death. But the Carefree Sect's retaliation that followed changed t —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 174 The Seven Deadly Sins of the Jianghu 江湖七宗罪 When the Minister of Rites serving at court dies suddenly under mysterious circumstances, every lead goes cold. The emperor orders a thorough investigation, leaving the whole court on edge. Three unconventional figures from the martial world are entrusted with the case in its hour of need. But as they investigate, they discover that things are far from simple: a much greater conspiracy lies behind it all! 20Reads6.9Score—Shelves
- 175 The Blood Dart Escort 血镖行 Bearing a blood feud, the protagonist uses his identity as a traveling escort as cover. Caught between protecting others and killing, revenge and redemption, he struggles to survive, eventually uncovering a shocking conspiracy and confronting both his enemies and his own fate. 1.6kReads6.5Score134Shelves
- 176 A Jianghu Youth, Just Passing Through 恰江湖少年 Over a hundred years ago, the extraordinary book Treatise on the Martial World burst onto the scene, detailing the strengths and weaknesses of the martial arts practiced by every sect. It caused an immediate sensation throughout the jianghu. The shocked sects began hunting down the eccentric man who wrote the book, Xie Xiaosheng. But Xie Xiaosheng, known throughout the martial world as “Knower of Heaven and Earth,” vanished like a ghost without a trace. A hundred years later, everyone had long s 76Reads—Score—Shelves
- 177 Windwhisper Pavilion 风语楼 [Pure wuxia, no leveling, no System, just a dream of the martial world] The martial world is full of storms, and whispers fill the land. Unseasoned, one ventures into the world, where people are not what they seem, and things are never as they appear. Repay kindness through sworn brotherhood, settle old scores through vengeance. What is yours will be yours in the end; what isn’t yours will vanish even if you keep it in your mouth! 7Reads—Score—Shelves
- 178 A Survival Guide to the Jianghu 江湖保命指南 Tang Haoyu wondered: he had only come to the capital to get revenge. Who had he offended? Why was everyone chasing after him and trying to kill him? The innocent are punished for possessing a treasure. An astonishing deception unfolded the moment Tang Haoyu set foot in the capital. Can’t beat them? Then turn them to your side. 1Reads—Score—Shelves
- 179 A Restaurant from the Start 开局一间饭店 There is a place in the martial world that people speak of. On the road everyone must take outside Luogucheng, there is a notorious inn. It stands surrounded by nothing but yellow sand and dust. But whether you are a master with peerless martial arts or a powerful official with influence over the whole realm, when you enter this inn, you must obey its rules. The rules are simple: the owner’s rules are the rules! —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 180 Jiang Ying: Arrogance 江影：嚣 Jiang Ying inherits the spiritual core of Gu Long's Wuxia while bringing in the depth of modern literary thought. It is not only a thrilling Wuxia novel, but also a literary work that explores the complexity of human nature and the priceless value of loyalty. As Gu Long once said: “True Wuxia is not about flashing blades and clashing swords, but the unbreakable spirit of chivalry.” —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 181 Martial Arts: Starting with Max-Level Eighteen Dragon-Subduing Palms 武侠，开局满级降龙十八掌 Starting with the Eighteen Dragon-Subduing Palms at max level. Pure wuxia + slow burn + no levels + internal cultivation + the martial world Chen Ping had just completed a mission when he was dragged into trouble in the martial world. Peacock Plume? What kind of name is that? Never heard of it! —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 182 The Dragons and Serpents of the Four Seas 四海龙蛇斗 Introduction to the traditional wuxia novel The Dragon and Serpent Clash Across the Four Seas: The story follows Lin Zhe, who was born into a family of renowned martial artists. As a child, after a family tragedy, Chai Zhe was abducted by the Misty Divine Dragon, deputy leader of the Black Eagle Society, and taken to the Great Celestial Star Stronghold. In just a few short years, he learned extraordinary martial arts and mastered the languages of the Miao, Mongols, and foreign tribes. Chai Zhe l 1Reads—Score—Shelves
- 183 The Bloody Fist of Shanghai 神拳喋血上海滩 Shanghai in the 1930s: a city battered by storms, where warlords rise and fall in the foreign concessions and foreign aggression runs rampant. It is an adventurer’s paradise. A passionate young man arrives with a dream, making his way from the shantytowns to Avenue Joffre. With nothing but his iron fists, he conquers Shanghai, ultimately turning his personal ambition into a greater cause... 908Reads—Score104Shelves
- 184 The Merry Hero Squad: Cracking the Toughest Cold Cases 欢乐大侠天团，专破烧脑悬案 During the Tiansheng era of the Northern Song dynasty, in the capital of Bianliang. The master thief Feng Gufei stole seven treasures in a single night, confounding constables across the land and bringing together the main characters of this book: • Du Xiaokai: Xiaokai, with “small” for the little guy he is and “kai” for happiness. Sometimes a genius, sometimes a total novice. • Shen Gu: Stubborn to the core. Once the top constable, he now sells beef noodles, two coins for a big bowl. • Zhao Daz 5Reads—Score—Shelves
- 185 Divine Sword, Invincible 神剑，无敌 Thirteen years ago, the entire family was wiped out overnight, and the young man’s meridians were shattered. Thirteen years later, he returned, reborn and determined to avenge this blood feud. But just as his identity was exposed, he found himself trapped in a deadly predicament once again. And what earth-shattering secret was hidden within his family all those years ago? 176Reads8.0Score—Shelves
- 186 Night Prince: Starting with the Empress Choosing Concubines 夜天子，从女帝选妃开始 [No System] [Traditional Fantasy Setting, Passionate Story with No Tragedies, Multiple Heroines Without a Harem Free-for-All, Dual Cultivation of Martial Arts and Confucianism, Martial World and Imperial Court] [Not Fast-Paced. The early chapters have a lot of setup, so proceed with caution! Proceed with caution! Proceed with caution!] He can be Li Fengyang, a scholar in white robes who brings peace to the realm with his brush. He can also be Li Ziye, the Night Son in black, wielding a blade to 305Reads6.7Score—Shelves
- 187 The Jianghu Is Full of Legends About Me 江湖都是我的传说 [Wuxia] + [No System] + [Ensemble cast] (This book is told differently from a conventional novel. The protagonist will never formally appear, but he is present in every story.) He is a legend of this era in the martial world. No one knows where he came from or what he intends to do. Some say he is upright, others say he is cruel, and still others say he takes everything in stride. Many have seen him, but few know him. Every time he appears, he turns the martial world upside down. Everyone calls 37Reads—Score—Shelves
- 188 I Eat Wild Beasts in the Mountains 我在山里吃野兽 A new kind of wuxia, where every punch lands with bone-crushing force. A human beast driven mad, tearing off limbs with his bare hands and biting away half a head with his gaping maw. A murderous maniac who wields skulls as weapons. How can a sect with a century of history protect itself? Who says wuxia must always be about serving the country and its people? Open this story and step into a different kind of martial world! —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 189 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—Shelves
- 190 The Sword Sweeps the Martial World 剑荡江湖 In the early years of the Heavenly Dao, the land was plunged into chaos. Warlords fought for supremacy, flames of war raged without end, and bandits ran rampant. The people lived in misery. In those times, talented and extraordinary individuals sought out places rich in spiritual energy, founded sects, and protected the peace of the surrounding lands. Members of these sects practiced martial arts year-round and never went anywhere without their swords. A few words out of place could be enough t 3Reads—Score—Shelves
- 191 The Great Chu Heroic Legend 大楚豪侠传 The jianghu is a mountain. Some people are halfway up, while others are at its foot. Those at the foot fight for their lives, and the survivors make their way toward the middle. But some people are born at the summit. No matter how lofty the imperial court, it cannot stop the greed in people's hearts. No matter how powerful you are, the battlefield is still nothing but a handful of sand. The jianghu and the imperial court, the nation and the battlefield. Heroes and great men in this world are wo —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 192 The Iron Sword and the Vermilion Mark 铁剑朱痕 Synopsis of Gu Long's wuxia novel The Iron Sword and the Vermilion Mark: By his master's dying command, Fu Tianlin descends the mountain carrying the Vermilion-Mark Iron Sword. He sets out to find his martial uncle, hoping to master the martial arts and avenge his master. The sword attracts the covetous attention of the martial world, but the disguised heroine Zhen Qiushui comes to his aid and helps him escape. Tianlin and Qiushui hit it off, so he entrusts the sword to her before continuing his 11Reads—Score—Shelves
- 193 The Sword's Hidden Star Falls Alone 剑隐孤星落 [Rivalries in the martial world + struggles for the throne + roaming the land with sword in hand + love and longing. Eunuchs and corrupt officials stir up trouble at court, while the orthodox and unorthodox factions stir beneath the surface of the martial world. Meanwhile, forces such as the Mongols and the Japanese watch hungrily from beyond the borders. In short, every classic wuxia element is here. Fans of traditional wuxia, don't miss it!] A massacre that wipes out an entire family reveals a 8Reads8.3Score—Shelves
- 194 The Green Blade's Chronicle of Love 青锋问情录 During the Jingkang crisis, Zhending fell. The orphaned Dugu Yanxing, branded the son of a traitor, plunged from Butterfly Cliff and was reborn after obtaining the Kongshan Sect’s secret arts. After eight years honing his sword, his blade gleams with frost. When he first enters the martial world, he takes up his sword to clear his father’s name and purge his master’s sect. But a Seven-Star Jade Pendant draws him into a world-shaking vortex far beyond a personal vendetta: Xiao Qianjue, master of —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 195 Eternal Life Without Tears 无泪长生 The orphan Xi Wulei was adopted by his master, Shui Dai, as a child. He trained in the Blink Sword Art with his junior sister, Shui Jie, in the snowy mountains of the far west. At fifteen or sixteen, after reaching the third level of the art, he tried everything he could but still could not find the opportunity to break through to the fourth. Just then, his master Shui Dai made an unexpected decision: he would take Xi Wulei and Shui Jie down the mountain to gain experience. They never expected t 2Reads—Score—Shelves
- 196 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. 21Reads8.1Score—Shelves
- 197 Beauty Like Jade, Sword Like a Rainbow 美人似玉剑如虹 This is the story of a young man accidentally drawn into the martial world, who resolves to wipe out every evil under heaven. In an age of chaos, the youth heads north with his sword, quelling the flames of war across the northern lands. He returns to the martial world, traveling the roads of heroism with a beautiful companion and leaving countless tales behind. There are perilous battles, the distant reaches of the martial world, and the treachery of the imperial court. Waves of turmoil crash o 2Reads—Score—Shelves
- 198 Writing Spring and Autumn with an Iron Brush 铁笔写春秋 Introduction to Gu Long's classic wuxia novel, The Iron Brush Writes of Spring and Autumn: Gu Lang was so startled that he hardly knew what to do. Hamentuo placed the box of golden-star hidden weapons in Gu Lang's leather satchel and said with a smile, “Keep it safe. This means as much to me as the Spring and Autumn Brush!” Beneath the golden-red sunlight, a jet-black steed came galloping toward them. Its rider was no more than seventeen or eighteen years old. He wore a thin long robe and held n 84Reads—Score—Shelves
- 199 I Went Down the Mountain to Be a Bodyguard, but the Princess Wants to Run Away With Me 下山当护卫，公主竟然要拉我跑路 One heroine + no golden finger + wuxia Xiao Ping used to envy the tales of gallant heroes in the martial world, but after coming down from the mountain, his master arranged for him to become a guard at the princess's residence. Xiao Ping planned to do the job for two months, then call it even and run off. But things took a strange turn after he saved the princess once. She insisted that he keep serving as her guard. How does the imperial jade seal end up on your desk when you didn't steal it? An 9Reads—Score—Shelves
- 200 No Sword of Parting in This World 人间不见不离剑 The Sword That Never Leaves the Mortal World 1Reads—Score—Shelves
