Novels like The Merry Hero Squad: Cracking the Toughest Cold Cases
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- 1 The Divine Sword Dragon 神剑游龙 The martial world is a turbulent sea, a tangle of bloodshed, love, and vengeance. And Xie Youlong, eldest son and young master of Divine Sword Manor, is swept into the raging waves of fate at the age of eighteen. 21Reads—Score—Shelves
- 2 A Swift Blade and a Strange Case 快刀奇案 At the order of Constable Yang, the swift-bladed Xiao Yunfeng joins the Jiangzhou Constabulary to lend a hand. By chance, he uncovers a powerful overseas gang’s plot to invade Jiangzhou. To help his fellow fighters, Xiao Yunfeng clashes with the peerless swordsman Juedao and barely escapes with his life! After repelling the overseas gang’s invasion, Xiao Yunfeng travels to Huangzhou to help Constable Liu Tianhai investigate a case, where he encounters a strange iron-winged bird carrying a headle —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 3 A Blade Beneath the Willow Tree 柳下一刀 I longed to buy osmanthus wine and drink myself into a stupor, but it could never compare to the carefree days of youth. The finest wine in the world is the Cold Jade Blossom Brew of the Drunken Dream Pavilion, and the sharpest blade belongs to Liu Xia Yidao: Afterglow Snow. Of course, that was what he thought before he turned thirty. 1Reads—Score—Shelves
- 4 Zhou Zhiruo: The Sword of Mountains and Rivers 山河故剑周芷若 Based primarily on the serial version of The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber, this story reimagines that world with Zhou Zhiruo, daughter of Zhou Ziwang, as the protagonist. Many plot details have been changed, and the changes are substantial. If you’re deeply attached to the original novel, please read at your own discretion. The story begins when Zhou Zhiruo encounters Zhang Sanfeng on the Han River. Things get a little angsty at first, but the further you read, the more satisfying it gets. 12Reads—Score—Shelves
- 5 Questioning Heaven at Buzhou Mountain 不周问天 From the start, my entire family was wiped out, leaving none alive! I escaped certain death, and my sword bones awakened! I have a broken Bu Zhou sword that can level up by devouring metal! I will repay the sea of blood that is my sworn enemy's vengeance in blood; Above the nine heavens, I shall question the heavens! Others cultivate to claim the world, while I cultivate for responsibility, courage, and a sense of duty, to protect! 1Reads—Score—Shelves
- 6 The Wrathful King! From Villager to Comeback Hero 怒王！从村民开始逆袭 Heaven and Earth undergo a cataclysmic transformation. Disasters run rampant, and the people are left destitute. To survive, powerful figures everywhere rise up in rebellion! Imperial authority crumbles, and martial artists rule the world. Great sects seize spirit-vein strongholds and dominate their territories. Everyone pursues martial arts, seeking the power to shatter mountains and split rocks, and the path to immortality! The protagonist starts out as a villager who gathers medicinal herbs. —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 7 Flowerfall Valley of Women 流花女人谷 Beneath the Yellow Crane Tower, a crowd had gathered to watch. They were a bunch of idle men, all there to see a man torment a woman. The Yellow Crane Tower was a grand building, with private rooms upstairs. Twelve men sat in one of them, so pleased and amused with themselves that they could hardly wait for the good show about to begin. Qian Buduo owned more than thirty women, each a beauty, all bought with the vast sums of money he had spent. But one woman had secretly been seeing another man. 3Reads8.8Score—Shelves
- 8 A Hundred Million Listen to the Wind, and the Cool Night Becomes a Dream 一亿听风，凉夜成梦 Originally titled The Century-Long Jianghu Conspiracy: Lost in Lingxiao [Hidden currents in the martial world, a dragon sigil shakes the realm] A youth bearing a dragon-shaped birthmark is swept into a century-old blood feud overnight. Amid the flames of a family massacre, the eldest young lady of the Murong family presses her sword to his throat: “Where did you get that birthmark?” The appearance of an unparalleled secret manual sparks a scramble among forces from every direction. The Music Dem —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 9 The Blade-Bearer's Writ 捉刀令 A bitter tear from drunken sorrow, a lone figure journeying through wind and rain. A dark horse crosses the Central Plains, a wanderer seeks his reward with sword in hand. Armed with a bounty order, he hunts down the most wanted criminals. A sword hidden in bamboo, cutting down every injustice. Once known as a Thousand Oxen, now he roams the jianghu. Sword raised to bring peace to the world, I promise you a lifetime of peace. What does it mean to kill a man every ten paces and travel a thousand 1Reads—Score—Shelves
- 10 Great Swordmaster: Thunder-Viewing Sword 大剑豪：观雷剑 This is an unconventional novel about a System. Swordsmanship + slow-paced storytelling + traditional wuxia in the first half + fantasy elements in the second half + mystery + current affairs What would you do if one day you transmigrated into a martial arts world, only to discover that every enemy around you had transmigrated from the modern world and possessed a “System”? How would you face them? On a summer night filled with cicadas, a meteor shower suddenly streaked across the sky. Along —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 11 A Lone Leaf on a Boat as a Thousand Sails Fade Away 一叶孤舟千帆尽 (One female lead, no harem, no System + no dumb decisions + not a beginner's novel. Traditional martial arts are dead, so proceed with caution if that bothers you!) I thought the jianghu was just the jianghu. I thought revenge was just revenge. As citizens of Daxia, we must strive to become stronger! 4Reads—Score—Shelves
- 12 Green Ink Seeping into the Night 青墨沁夜 The elusive Prince of Qin's name is scattered across every corner of the realm. His poem, “Like a Dream,” can bring to mind the names of many people from the Prince of Qin's mansion in Chang'an: Dark ink seeps into the blue-black night, Dreamlike melodies fade, sorrow dissolves. A few ounces of moonlight, enough to pour, Who watches the dying lamp, still content? Shadows vanish, blossoms fall, Yet the long stars still fill the heavens. None of these people can escape the mark the Prince of Qin 1Reads—Score—Shelves
- 13 The Legend of the Holy Sword in the Dota Continent 刀塔大陆之圣剑传说 On the Dota Continent, the Demon Edge and Sacred Relic have reappeared, while rumors of the Sacred Sword’s emergence are spreading far and wide. How will the heroes of this turbulent age respond? Twelve years ago, the Lich King seized the royal city with a Demon Edge. King Karl fell, and 108 warriors rose up in revolt, sealing the Lich King in ice! Today, twelve years later, the Lord of Hell and the Four Great Disaster Kings have plunged the realm into bloodshed once more! The winds shift, the w 5Reads—Score—Shelves
- 14 The Shadow of the Cangshan Swordsman 苍山侠影 A classic wuxia tale set against the backdrop of the Hongtong Great Locust Tree migration, with no fantasy elements. It begins with a bloody case and follows the protagonists’ experiences, choices, and growth against the backdrop of history. From the third year of Hongwu (1370) to the thirty-fifth year (1402) of the early Ming dynasty, Emperor Taizu Zhu Yuanzhang implemented a large-scale policy of migration and land reclamation. The Great Locust Tree in Hongtong, Shanxi, became the main gatheri 2Reads—Score—Shelves
- 15 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? 178Reads8.0Score—Shelves
- 16 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 2Reads—Score—Shelves
- 17 National Fate: A Martial Arts Side Story, Saving Da Mimi from the Start 国运：武侠副本，开局救下大蜜蜜 [National Destiny + Martial Arts + Resources Affect the Real World] When he woke up, sprinter Su Jiatian discovered he had transmigrated to a parallel world and been pulled into an instance! After failing to summon a cheat, Su Jiatian resigned himself to reality and got to work with his own two hands. But as the instances’ stories unfolded, he realized they were based on the martial arts novels and TV dramas he’d read and watched in his previous life. He may not have a golden finger, but Su 5Reads—Score—Shelves
- 18 The Rise of a Gang: With a Martial Arts Origin Tree, What Have I to Fear? 帮派崛起之我有武道源树我怕谁 [Wuxia + Clones + Gangs + Absolutely Loyal Subordinates + Multiple Transmigrators + Plane Conquest] Lin Yuan transmigrated into the Tianming Realm. At four years old, he was orphaned, then spent six years struggling to survive at the bottom of society. At last, his "Martial Dao Origin Tree" awakened. It could create three clones at the same cultivation level. And when someone's loyalty exceeded 50, Lin Yuan could link their lifeline to a node on the Martial Dao Origin Tree. Once linked, they wou 13Reads—Score—Shelves
- 19 The Cold Sword Breaks the Azure Edge 寒剑破青锋 A youth leaves the depths of the mountains and sees all the ways of the martial world. As the tides of fate shift, he raises his sword and challenges the heavens. Beneath the wavering lights of countless homes, he draws a sword from the people. Its edge is forged from courage and blood, its blade from the common folk, its spine from heroes, its hilt from mountains and rivers, its scabbard from the smoke of hearths. It embraces the world and enfolds the four seasons, enough to make even immortals —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 20 The Sixteen Sounds of Yanyun 燕云十六声 Amid the world’s suffering, I, Yan Yun, hold the Dao in my heart. I can still my mind, seek qi, gather my spirit, open my apertures, unlock my meridians, build my foundation, obtain the elixir, form the golden core, and refine myself. I have repeatedly proven the Dao for eight hundred years, all for the one I love! —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 21 The True Forms of the Five Sacred Mountains 五岳真形传 If I'm going to write about the jianghu, I won't write only about the jianghu. I'll write of lonely lamps on rainy nights in the jianghu, and a decade of old wine at Xinting, of grudges, debts, love, and hate. Who, high in the imperial court, will recite a century of Confucian righteousness and summon the dragon's cry and crane's song from the nine heavens? Who, far away in the jianghu, will charge against the Guangling River with a spear, splitting its waters for eight hundred miles? Come, come —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 22 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, 10Reads—Score—Shelves
- 23 The Spirit Tide Sacrifice 灵澜祭 "There is no true right or wrong, black or white, in this world. If I want to survive, I have to be the one who lays out the board. And you are destined to be nothing more than a pawn." The Great Liang Dynasty lies in the heart of the Central Plains of Shenzhou. A hundred years ago, Emperor Su Shenchou of Liang led the four great families, Dongfang, Shangguan, Sima, and Zhangsun, through an age of chaos. They crushed the powerful clans of the Five Continents, subdued the warlords of the Four Sea 1Reads6.7Score—Shelves
- 24 The Martial World and the Dynasty 江湖与王朝 There is a city in this martial world called Weizhou City. In this realm stands a dynasty known as the Jingchu Dynasty. A new emperor ascends the throne, Prince Jing launches a rebellion, and cavalry tramples across the martial world. With the dynasty on the verge of collapse and the martial world in turmoil, a young man fond of wearing white, burdened by the feuds of his family and his country, rises from a top-tier wastrel to the very peak. Beneath Weizhou City, a battle will decide the fate o 10Reads—Score—Shelves
- 25 Chronicles of a Chaotic Age 清风乱世录 A century ago, Yang Feng, an unparalleled master, fell in a world-shaking battle. That moment set the stage for the rise of another genius: the young Lin Qing. Join the author in witnessing their love and hatred, their joys and sorrows. From a mere household slave, he will gradually ascend to become a legend of the martial world. Will he follow the same path as Yang Feng? 9Reads—Score—Shelves
- 26 Curious Cases of Women in the Martial World 江湖女子奇案 Su Chen is a renowned detective in the martial world, and Red Rose is its most beautiful woman. One night, Red Rose is assaulted and killed. Despite the overwhelming witness and physical evidence, all signs point to Su Chen as the culprit! Su Chen barely manages to escape, only to discover that this is just the beginning. As he peels away layer after layer of the mystery, what is the truth? Who is really pulling the strings behind it all? 15Reads—Score—Shelves
- 27 The Age of Endless Night 长夜纪元 In the second year of Tianmin, after three generations and more than a century of struggle, an empire conquered the entire continent, its borders stretching for tens of millions of miles. It was a realm like something out of myth, yet after only six years, it began to crumble. The emperor who had unified the world like a god ruled from his throne for just four years before an unknown nobody slit his throat in his sleep. At that moment, the divine miracle began to unravel. News of the king’s deat —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 28 Devouring Demons 啖魔 A thousand-year-old legend of gods and demons, and an eternal struggle between good and evil. A mighty imperial dynasty teeters on the brink of collapse. Swordmasters whose martial arts approach the divine lie hidden in the darkest reaches of the martial world and among towering mountain peaks. Yet there are beings even more powerful than they: the Demon God of antiquity. Though his body was destroyed, his consciousness remains, sealed in slumber beneath the Nine Hells as he awaits awakening. Hu 4Reads—Score—Shelves
- 29 Golden Sky Sword 金霄剑 When I was a student, I was very fond of Jin Yong: the wondrous martial arts, lifelike characters, and Chinese history in his novels. This wuxia novel was originally set in a real dynasty, but then I realized there was a problem: many controversial events and figures from history can become sensitive topics if they aren’t handled carefully. What’s more, the actions of historical figures may have fit the social values of their era, and they may once have been heroes, but that doesn’t mean they al 107Reads—Score—Shelves
- 30 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
- 31 Dawn's Sword Rainbow 破晓剑虹 When Li Qiuhong came to his senses, the boy stood right in the center of his field of vision. The boy looked a little unusual, though Li Qiuhong couldn't say exactly what was off. He wore a felt hat at a slant. He was fairly tall but thin, with a willowy waist and shoulders. His face was only palm-sized and covered in dust, though his eyebrows were fine and well-shaped. His dry, pale lips were small, but a date-stone-sized mole at the corner caught the eye. The most astonishing thing about his f 1Reads—Score—Shelves
- 32 Fragrance on the Azure Sea 碧海闻香 This is the second installment of The Longevity Formula. The story takes place in a dynasty that came after the era of the Golden Sky Sword. The protagonist is no youthful hero, and, as ever, the story blends court politics with the martial world. The martial arts have reached a higher level, and the relationship between the court and the jianghu is even more complicated. 115Reads—Score—Shelves
- 33 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—Shelves
- 34 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
- 35 The Smiling, Proud Wanderer: Linghu Chong and I Join Forces to Become Invincible 笑傲江湖：我与令狐冲联手无敌 [Wuxia] + [Deception] + [System] Good, good, good, hahaha, good, good, good. How could it possibly be like this? Good, good, good, hahaha, good, good, good. How could it be like this? 7Reads—Score—Shelves
- 36 My Sword Washes the Rivers and Lakes, Painting Them with Blood 剑洗江湖血作画 The new state has been founded, but the old dynasty has not fallen. The remnants of the former regime seek restoration, while foreign threats loom on every side. The emperor has no heirs, leaving the succession in doubt. Lords and nobles vie for power, and the realm is on the brink of chaos. Though Wu Ming was born into poverty, he is unwillingly swept into the conflict. With loyalty in his heart and fire in his blood, he braves peril and hardship, masters powerful arts, and navigates the shifti 2Reads—Score—Shelves
- 37 The Last Embroidered Uniform Guard: The Inn 最后的锦衣卫之客栈 In the early Qing Dynasty, He Guan, who once served in the Ming court's secret police, the Embroidered Uniform Guard, goes into hiding among ordinary folk under a new identity. He wants to forget his bloody past and live a normal life. But a job, a violent criminal, a mysterious death, and an inn draw him back into the fray, forcing him to take up the sword he'd put aside. When an extraordinary person appears in a hidden corner, his life can no longer return to peace. 80Reads7.0Score—Shelves
- 38 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
- 39 Love Beneath a Cold Sword 寒剑情 One is invincible, with a pure and devoted heart. The other is peerlessly beautiful, with the grace of a fairy. The martial world is treacherous, and love runs deep. They face life and death together, sharing every rise and fall. Willing to brave danger and stand against the whole world, they ask: What is love, really? 23Reads6.3Score—Shelves
- 40 A Glimpse of Beauty in Bianliang 汴梁惊鸿录 During the Xuanhe era of the Northern Song, the realm lies in ruins and blood flows through the martial world. Emperor Huizong is lost in calligraphy and painting, powerful ministers wreak havoc at court, the Jurchen cavalry watches hungrily from the north, and Fang La’s rebellion shakes the Jiangnan region. Amid these turbulent times, the Lu family, a martial arts clan known as the “Northern Protector Marquis,” is wiped out overnight for guarding the secret of a dragon vein tied to the fate of 3Reads—Score—Shelves
- 41 The Book of Wishes 如意经 A manual said to contain peerless martial arts has become the object of everyone’s desire. As schemes and treachery spread through the martial world, a thrilling tale of the martial arts world unfolds... 1Reads—Score—Shelves
- 42 The Peerless Heroine 绝世侠女 [Two female leads + no male lead + historical setting + two strong leads who save each other] The story takes place in the mid-Northern Song dynasty, when the martial world is in turmoil and rife with slaughter. Even Peach Blossom Valley, a secluded paradise, cannot escape the chaos. The major sects fight one another for supremacy in the martial world, leaving the valley beset by danger. Liu Menghan, hailed as an unparalleled heroine, steps forward. With peerless swordsmanship and superb martial 2Reads—Score—Shelves
- 43 The Tale of a World Without Heroes 无侠记 [Sacrificial Power System] [Multiple Heroines] [High-Octane, Heartbreaking] [Ensemble Cast] The flowers on the far shore bloom on the far shore; the waters of the River of Forgetfulness flow through the River of Forgetfulness. To be without chivalry is not to be without feelings, but to be without self. Trading precious memories for the power to protect others is a bargain that leaves no room for hesitation. The emperor's power has fallen into other hands, and sects stand everywhere. The protago 2Reads—Score—Shelves
- 44 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—Shelves
- 45 A Thousand Miles of Everything 百般万里 Whether in the halls of power or wandering the martial world, this is a place for former nobles fallen on hard times and great heroes who hold their country close to heart. Traditional Wuxia, grounded in history... In the third month of the fourth year of Tianyou under the Tang Dynasty (907 AD), after much “protesting,” Zhu Wen, then commander-in-chief of the empire’s armed forces, accepted the “abdication” of Emperor Ai of Tang, Li Zhu. He founded the Liang dynasty, changed the era name to Kaip 1Reads—Score—Shelves
- 46 The Last Embroidered Uniform Guard: A Blade Without Edge 最后的锦衣卫之悍刀无锋 In the final years of the Ming dynasty, the eunuch faction led by Wei Zhongxian seized power, throwing the court into chaos and persecuting anyone who opposed them. When the new emperor took the throne, he purged the faction. Wei Zhongxian killed himself out of fear of punishment, while his followers were either demoted or imprisoned. The new emperor appointed Cao Huachun of the Directorate of Ceremonial to investigate and overturn wrongful convictions from the previous reign, and to hunt down 125Reads7.2Score—Shelves
- 47 The Legend of the Heroes of Chishui 赤水英雄传 Calling all fans of historical fiction and traditional wuxia! At the end of the Sui dynasty, a young wine peddler lives by the Anle River, now known as the Chishui River. Gifted with extraordinary talent, he is drawn by chance into the epic upheaval of the late Sui and early Tang, when heroes vied for supremacy. 8Reads—Score—Shelves
- 48 Peerless Swordsmanship: Unmatched Under Heaven 无双剑法之天下无双 A traditional wuxia novel. Xia Xingwan, heir to the martial-world legend Li Xiu Xian, has only just entered the jianghu, but trouble follows him at every turn, with one crisis barely over before another begins. The martial world is treacherous, and though he hates evil and repeatedly steps in to help others, he is often framed in return. With a fate full of hardships, yet blessed by the goddess of fortune, what kind of complicated and captivating life will he lead? Follow this book as he becomes —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 49 Severed Wings 斩翼 A blade from five hundred years ago brought disaster to the martial world. A secret revealed five hundred years later would determine the fates of countless people. Love and hatred, old grudges and past events, all would find their place in the end. Now the Unbound Blade has returned to the martial world. What storms of bloodshed will it unleash? The mystery of his birth in the world beyond the martial world cannot stop him. He believes that one day, with his blade in hand, in this martial world 26Reads—Score—Shelves
- 50 Maple Snow Sword Song 枫雪剑歌 With the first sword, the winds rise; with the second, clouds and sun ascend; with the third, snow falls cold! “Just as you’d expect from the youngest Sword God. You slaughtered the disciples of all three of our sects by yourself. That’s a record worth boasting about!” “Do you still have the strength to strike again!?” “Come and fight!!!” Maple Leaf refused to let himself fall just like this... 45Reads—Score—Shelves
