Novels like The Late Ming Dynasty's Greatest Killer
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- 1 The God of War Returns 战之神归来 [Straightforward power fantasy + mutual protection + laid-back war god + lighthearted humor] Read at your own risk! In a world where technology and martial arts advance side by side, a war god just wants to lie flat and enjoy a peaceful life, but his strength won't let him! Yun Yichen was betrayed, lost his memories, and abandoned in the wilderness, until Su Yao found him and took him home to care for him. With the power of the stars and a core of darkness within him, as well as the battle insti —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 2 The God of War Returns: Seven Beauties Want My Life 兵王归来：七个美女要我命 [Warrior King] + [Urban] + [Campus Beauty] + [Suspense] + [Live-in Son-in-Law] + [Business Warfare] + [Underworld] + [Conspiracy] International mercenary “Blood Wolf” Tan Xiaotian returns to his homeland because of a bloodstained marriage pact, becoming the bodyguard of Su Qianqian, the icy beauty CEO of the Su Group. By day, he's a driver; by night, he's an avenging judge, navigating the whirlpool of corporate warfare and the empire of dirty money. The mysterious deaths of his parents lead to a 4kReads7.8Score26414d adds
- 3 The Beautiful CEO Is Kidnapped and Begs Me in Tears to Save Her 美女总裁被绑架，哭着求我来救她 [Elite Soldier] [Multiple Heroines] [Special Forces] [Face-Slapping] [Decisive and Ruthless] [CEO] [Campus Beauty] [Policewoman] He is “Wolf Fang,” a man who strikes terror into the hearts of criminal forces around the world, the ultimate demon in the eyes of criminals. Now lying low in Hong Kong, he is there only to protect a beautiful CEO. But he soon discovers that ordinary life is far more difficult than fighting ruthless mercenary groups in the special forces. On the battlefield, he is the 322Reads7.0Score—14d adds
- 4 The God of War Returns: Face-Slapping Is Just Part of the Routine 战神归来，打脸只是日常操作 A legendary soldier, returning from seclusion with a grudge and the power to defy the heavens, descends upon the city and unleashes a storm. Reckless and unrestrained, I live by one creed: if someone crosses me, I hit back. I take down the fiercest men and win the prettiest women. Just watch how I conquer the world. 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 5 The Soldier King Returns 兵王归来 A fearsome soldier king returns to the city and encounters an icy goddess. From then on, he rules the City of Flowers and forges an urban legend! Alluring beauties, gentle girls, leopard-print lovelies, cold and gorgeous CEOs... The more women around, the more trouble there is, but he never lacks the ability to deal with it. A soldier king who knows martial arts is unstoppable! 141Reads8.5Score16214d adds
- 6 Living with a Beautiful Superstar 和美女大明星同居的日子 [A novel combining urban romance and military action, with a story grounded in real life and filled with patriotic spirit!] This is not a wish-fulfillment story. It has one heroine, no System, and intelligent antagonists! If that sounds like your kind of book, come on in! Three years ago, Ye Fan, captain of Huaguo’s most elite special forces unit, was forced to retire after massacring prisoners of war. Three years later, Ye Fan receives a special assignment: to become the personal bodyguard o 40Reads—Score—14d adds
- 7 The Cherry Tree Beneath Jiulong Mountain 九龙山下的樱花树 Based on a true story, this is the tale of four generations who served in the military, carrying on a proud patriotic family tradition and swearing to defend their homeland to the death. The protagonist, Lu Xiaoxi, was born into a military family and put through brutal training from an early age. He’s an easygoing young man who just wants a peaceful, comfortable life, yet somehow he’s also a highly capable underachiever. 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 8 The Wolf Lurks in the City of Flowers 狼潜花都 The Wolf King of old returns to the modern city, hoping to live a quiet life. But trouble keeps coming, and Tianyu can only rub his temples in exasperation. … The mercenary king “Fengya” returns to the city only to find his older sister. In the bustling metropolis, Tianyu thrives, living carefree and at ease. Watch as a legendary soldier uses his iron fists and keen wits to build a business empire… 6Reads—Score—14d adds
- 9 The Female CEO's Arrogant, Peerless Bodyguard 女总裁之贴身傲世霸主 Lin Jun is an extraordinary master who keeps a low profile amid the bustle of the city, content to work as a courier. A chance encounter on the job draws him into the mysterious world of Jiang Lingyun, a stunning CEO hailed as Binzhou’s dream girl. On this urban stage, filled with challenges and opportunities, their fates become entwined. Lin Jun’s mysterious skills and Jiang Lingyun’s peerless beauty and remarkable intelligence come together in a thrilling, gripping tale. Expect fiery battles, —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 10 The Sweet Young Lady's Awful Bodyguard 软萌大小姐的混球保镖 How could a gentle, soft-hearted heiress ever have guessed that her bodyguard would be a downright demonic jerk? And being rude and uncouth is the least of it? He only refrains from killing his employer because he’s holding himself back? That heiress is so unlucky! This bodyguard is way out of line. He’s a bodyguard? No, no, he’s more like a lord. She’s an heiress? No, no, she’s just a wretched servant, doubling as his driver, assistant, errand runner, and sidekick. —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 11 An Age of Great Strife: I Alone Reign Supreme 大争之世，唯我独尊 [The Return of a Strongman + Fiery Youth + Ancient Mythology + Urban Cultivation + Invincible God of War] He is Apollo, the Sun God, famed throughout the Western dark world, and master of the Sun Temple. Ten formidable aides serve under him, each with their own exceptional skills. Three years ago, to prevent a war from breaking out, he willingly went into confinement for three years. Everyone thought he was dead. But one day, three years later, Lin Yi returned. Lin Yi soon discovered that the wo 5Reads—Score—14d adds
- 12 God-Tier Soldier King 神级兵王 The heir to a mysterious ancient martial arts sect! The mightiest soldier king, renowned among special forces around the world! To look after his comrade-in-arms' younger sister, Ye Han returns to the city and becomes a humble security guard. He had hoped to live a quiet, low-key life, but an attempt to kill him ambushed him the moment he returned, making it impossible to keep a low profile. 5.2kReads8.1Score65214d adds
- 13 The Hilarious Soldier King: Reborn! Not Just to Flirt with Girls 搞笑兵王：重生！不只是为了撩妹 [Urban + alternate setting + absurd comedy + shameless humor + multiple heroines] The peerless soldier king Qiang Wudi was killed, and his mission was declared a failure! After being reborn, he shares a body with tech geek Ling Hao, leading everyone else to think they have a split personality. The soldier king is determined and unyielding, and acts decisively. As for his personality? Unpredictable, and fond of doing things the unconventional way. In truth, it’s all played for laughs. Hahahaha... 3Reads8.1Score—14d adds
- 14 The God of Thunder Returns to Find His Wife and Daughter Living in a Doghouse 雷霆战神归来发现妻女住狗窝 [War God] + [Wish Fulfillment] + [Revenge] + [Devoted Husband] + [Dad] War God Lin Beichen slaughters his enemies to avenge his humiliated wife and daughter. He thinks he can return to a peaceful life, but the world suddenly changes beyond recognition. Ancient energy crystals awaken across the globe, and his five-year-old daughter, Xiaoxiao, turns out to be the only "key" capable of resonating with them. He was once the War God who made the world tremble; now, to protect his family, he will beco 137Reads—Score—14d adds
- 15 God of War of Great Xia 大夏战神 The Jin dynasty looms menacingly in the north. The Japanese court covets Tianhua from across the Eastern Sea. The western tribes stand on the brink of war. The island nations in the south provoke them year after year. Lu Liang, the Great Xia God of War, was forced to return to court by eighteen imperial orders, leading to a disastrous defeat on the front lines. In the end, he was imprisoned under the charge of losing the war, and the once-revered Great Xia God of War became a convict. His parent 77Reads—Score—14d adds
- 16 High Martial: From Conquering the Demon Queen to Ruling All Worlds 高武：从征服女魔王，到万界共主 [Single male lead, multiple female leads, Western fantasy, multiple races, System upgrades, conquest, decisive and ruthless, emperor] After transmigrating to another world, he became a down-on-his-luck young baron with just one cavalryman, one infantryman, and eight peasants. On the day he transmigrated, he was ordered to attack the Demon King’s heavily guarded camp. Whether he went or stayed, he was doomed. At this critical moment, he awakened a Dual Cultivation System and successively won over 6Reads—Score—14d adds
- 17 The Peerless Female CEO’s Bodyguard 绝色女总裁的贴身兵王 Chen Mo, the Dragon King and the world's strongest man, entered a mysterious prison in pursuit of greater strength and became its most powerful inmate. But then a mysterious department summoned him back to the country to protect the CEO Shentu Tianyin. Watch as this peerless warrior charges into the city, charms the CEO, tramples the young masters, plays the pig to eat the tiger, and writes his own legend in the glitzy metropolis! 974Reads8.3Score10014d adds
- 18 The All-Round Genius of the City 都市之全能奇才 The peerless soldier king Duan Feng returns to the city, continuing the legend of the mighty and protecting the women he loves! He'll spill three feet of blood for his beloved, and leave corpses strewn for miles for his wife! A generation's soldier king, Duan Feng, sets out on a dazzling, action-packed life! 3.9kReads8.7Score31214d adds
- 19 I Just Crawled Out of My Coffin, and You're Already Trying to Wipe Out My Whole Family? 刚出棺，你就要灭我满门？ (Tough yet tender + protective older brother + traditional values + product recommendations + no parody + no brainless plot) When his younger sister is humiliated and cornered, she crushes the black token left behind by her late brother, awakening a figure sleeping inside a mystic coffin thousands of miles away. The ruler of the Death God Dynasty, a top global power, and the Dragon Soul of the Dragon Kingdom steps out of a forbidden land of death. At the order of the God of War, the entire city —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 20 Code Name: Reaper, My Sister Is the Inverse Scale 代号死神，我的妹妹是逆鳞 [Fast-paced + sensible protagonist + no parody + steely resolve and tender heart] “Codename: Reaper. A forbidden name in Longguo. I came back to the city hoping to live like an ordinary man and protect my younger sister. They don't know that anyone who dares touch what I hold dear will see their entire clan wiped out. The wealthy families of the capital? Foreign battle gods? To me, they're all ants.” I'm back in this world, and I'll write the rules. 2.2kReads7.7Score24614d adds
- 21 The World's Strongest God of War 全球最强战神 He was the King of the Northern Territory. After his adoptive parents were murdered and his wife and daughter were humiliated, he gave a single order. The Four Gods of the Northern Territory, the Twelve Halls, and a hundred thousand soldiers gathered in the Nine Provinces... 393Reads7.5Score—14d adds
- 22 The All-Round Warrior and the Ice-Cold CEO 冰山美女总裁的全能兵王 [Top God of War and Elite Soldier, Powerful Background, Decisive and Not a Doormat + Female CEO + One Female Lead Versus Multiple Female Supporting Characters + Old-School Handcrafting] Wang Chen, the number one God of War from the Temple of Heaven, returns to the city. His final mission turns out to be a blind date with the aloof, breathtakingly beautiful CEO of Jianghai City. He must succeed in the blind date, marry her, and have children with her. Otherwise, the mission will be deemed a failu 2.5kReads—Score10314d adds
- 23 The Demon Lord Returns: Four War Gods Kneel to Welcome Him at Feng Airport! 魔尊归来，封机场四大战神跪迎！ [The blockbuster of the year! Ruthless and decisive! Playing the pig to eat the tiger! Nine peerless senior sisters dote on him!] With the power to command the world in his left hand and judge life and death in his right! Zhou Luochen spent ten years guarding Devil's Island, keeping countless powerful figures from taking a single step beyond its shores. Unrivaled in strength and a master healer, he was hailed as the Supreme Demon Venerable! From the start, he was dumped by a battle goddess. Afte 4kReads8.5Score36914d adds
- 24 The Carefree Soldier King's Adventures 逍遥兵王游 Special forces soldier Wei Long returned to Jinghai, hoping to live an ordinary life and enjoy himself. But no matter how much he wanted peace, trouble kept finding him! Watch Wei Long punish evil and uphold justice! If you don't mess with me, I won't mess with you. If you do, I'll pay you back double! No cultivation, and no simping! 5.5kReads8.6Score32314d adds
- 25 The Beautiful CEO’s Repairman 美女总裁的修理工 [No Cultivation + Urban Daily Life + Warm and Healing + Passionate + No Bootlicking + Female CEO + Campus Beauty + She Pursues Him] Xiao Fan returns to the city and joins the Tingpai Group, where he meets the female CEO Mu Shiyin, his ex-girlfriend Xiao Yilin, and many other beautiful women! 60Reads—Score—14d adds
- 26 The Ruler of the City 都市君临天下 That year, snow fell across the world. Just as she was at the height of her beauty and renown, she faded away. He went on to become an unrivaled general! He remembered saying he would marry her. In life or in death! 1.5kReads7.9Score—14d adds
- 27 The War God Returns: The Female CEO's Bodyguard 战神归来之女总裁的贴身保镖 [One Female Lead, Patriotism, Decisive and Ruthless] Mo Tianchen, ranked third among the world’s top assassins and master of the Moyun Pavilion, makes a powerful return. Six years ago, he offended the son of a top family for his girlfriend and was cast out by his clan. Then she betrayed him, dealing him another blow. He had planned to accept his fate, until a mysterious stranger took him overseas to train as a professional assassin. Now back in the city, Mo Tianchen protects his country, his fam 400Reads6.2Score—14d adds
- 28 Warrior King Dragon Son-in-Law, Go Wreck Your Wife’s Day 兵王龙婿，祸害你老婆去吧 [Urban fantasy + War God + invincible + face-slapping + son-in-law] Soldier king Ye Fan returns to the city, only to discover that his girlfriend has “died” right before his eyes and that her parents have gone back on their promise. He had worked so hard as a soldier just to save enough money to marry his girlfriend. In the end, he was the one being played for a fool. Furious, Ye Fan has someone deliver a white umbrella to the groom on his girlfriend’s wedding day. A ten-star fighter is nothin 9Reads—Score—14d adds
- 29 The Unrivaled God of War 战神无双 The strongest God of War returns to the city. He is the leader of the Northern Border Wolf Army, a god of slaughter who once held the world in his grip! Fifteen years ago, he was brutally attacked, and his family was destroyed. Fortunately, the Shen family saved him. Fifteen years later, the God of War returns to settle every score! For saving my life, I will repay you for the rest of mine! For destroying my family, I will ride out with my blade and wipe out your entire clan! 820Reads9.0Score13414d adds
- 30 The Retired Soldier King Takes on the City 退役兵王混都市 A legendary soldier retires and heads home after his family pressures him to get married. On the way, he unexpectedly saves Lin Chenxue, the beautiful CEO of a jewelry company. He clears every obstacle to protect her, punches spoiled rich kids, kicks the children of powerful officials, and sweeps through the underworld of Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan. Before long, he rises to become one of the country’s most powerful underworld bosses. 20.1kReads8.3Score1.5k14d adds
- 31 Hall of the Heavenly Kings 天王殿 Main characters: Xu Yi (Xu Mutian), Xu Ling Synopsis: My hands are stained with the blood of a thousand armies, and I tread upon bones stretching ten thousand miles! I am the king of the south, shepherding the frontier in the name of Heaven! 695Reads8.8Score10114d adds
- 32 After the God of War Returns 战神归来之后 An invincible God of War returns, searching for the elder and younger sisters he lost touch with years ago. He soon discovers that his elder sister is being bullied, his two younger sisters have been framed and thrown in prison, and his father is homeless, making a living by scavenging. The whole family is in a truly pitiful state. After rescuing them, he quietly settles old scores while upholding justice and crushing all manner of big shots and small fry with his strength... 104Reads7.4Score—14d adds
- 33 The God of War Breaks Out of a U.S. Prison 战神在美帝监狱出笼 [Urban]+ [No System]+ [Gunfights] Ye Fan is an overseas student just drifting through life when a transnational crime syndicate suddenly takes an interest in him and insists on forcing him to defy fate and change his life. Before long, Ye Fan discovers that he has acquired unbelievable abilities. The FBI arrests him on espionage charges, a Mexican drug lord invites him to build a drug empire, a telecom fraud syndicate in Myawaddy wants to use him as a test subject, and the president of a small A 146Reads8.6Score—14d adds
- 34 Back from Beyond the Borders: I Shatter the Cycle of Reincarnation with My Flesh and Blood 域外归来：我以肉身破轮回 Treading the path of Bodhi, wielding the blade of the Asura! A spirit of unyielding pride endures through the ages; armies of iron and steel guard the land! The guardian war god who protected Great Xia’s frontier for ten years: he slays any god who stands in his way, and any Buddha who blocks his path! 3.9kReads8.9Score32914d adds
- 35 Hell's Berserker 地狱狂兵 Zheng Yuan accidentally obtains the Hand of Hell, born from ten thousand years of resentment. From then on, he tramples the War Gods, crushes the young tyrants, and turns the world upside down. 243Reads7.7Score—14d adds
- 36 Temple of the War God 战神殿 The God of War returns to find his daughter abused and his wife on the brink of death. The Dragon Command appears, and a hundred thousand powerful warriors rush to Great Xia. The world is shaken, and influential figures from every faction hurry over, kneeling as they cry, “We pay our respects to the Heavenly Dragon God of War!” 2.6kReads8.9Score23614d adds
- 37 God of War of the Northern Frontier 北境战神 When he returned in glory, ready to give her a life of wealth and honor, he discovered that he had spent all these years loving the wrong person... 5.6kReads8.7Score43314d adds
- 38 Thugs Humiliated My Wife at Her Wedding, So I Went on a Killing Spree 妻子被流氓恶俗婚闹，我大开杀戒 After three years of madness, Ye Gucheng, a nine-star general, finally awakens as the God of War. At the slightest provocation, he’ll unleash a killing spree! Those who killed my parents: die! Those who bullied my sister: die! Those who insulted my wife: die! Even the dog passing by… Who said you could bark at me? Die! 81Reads—Score—14d adds
- 39 The Qilin Son-in-Law 麒麟赘婿 The Qilin War God, King Ye Lin, spent ten years fighting to defend his country. But his parents were framed by his enemies and died tragically. He vowed to avenge their deaths, and now he has returned to exact his revenge, punish the culprits, and crush every enemy in his path... 28Reads7.7Score—14d adds
- 40 Down the Mountain: I Mastered Medicine and Martial Arts Long Ago 下山：我早已医武双绝，无敌了！ [Master Returns from the Mountain for Revenge + Invincible + Decisive and Ruthless + War God + Blood-Pumping Power Fantasy + Bone-Crunching Fights + One Female Lead] Six years ago, his family was wiped out. His parents were tortured to death, his eldest brother torn apart by rabid dogs, and his sister-in-law died by suicide after being falsely accused! Six years later, Chen Yi throws out a casual punch. Boom! The mountain shatters! Having received the legacy of the Six Saints, he's a master of b 302Reads6.4Score—14d adds
- 41 The Handsome CEO's Bodyguard 贴身兵王俏总裁 As a former king, Xia Tian feels under a lot of pressure. He never knows why those spoiled young masters and young upstarts keep picking fights with him for no reason. Having just avenged himself, Xia Tian quietly returned to China and went into seclusion. With his harmless appearance, this seemingly sunny fellow is as mysterious as they come. Plenty of people can’t stand this harmless-looking guy. But after they personally create one tragedy after another, they’re stunned to discover that he’s 13.6kReads8.6Score1.4k14d adds
- 42 The Ultimate Bodyguard: My Gorgeous Landlady Won't Leave Me Alone 最强保安：美女房东赖上我 [Urban + bodyguard + female CEO + underdog's rise + play the pig to eat the tiger + face-slapping + feel-good story] The plot is similar to Bodyguard to the Ice-Cold Beauty's Wife. Returning from a hail of bullets, Zhao Dong becomes a night-shift security guard at an upscale residential complex. All he wants is to live an ordinary life, but one night he takes a drunk female resident home, and his peaceful existence is thrown into turmoil once more... If he can't go with the flow, then he'll turn 1.4kReads8.7Score37914d adds
- 43 I'm an Assassin, and the Top-Tier Star Is My Little Sister! 我是杀手，女顶流是我妹！ He was once a walking corpse, spending his days lost in alcohol and women. But when he found the younger sister he had lost twenty years ago, he felt reborn. For her, he was willing to give up everything, even his own life! —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 44 The Soldier King from a Backwater Village 穷沟子兵王 In the poor, loess-covered ravines of the 1960s and 70s, a boy was born in a remote mountain village, hungry and cold, with hardship etched into his bones. In those turbulent times, he resolutely put on his green military uniform and left the impoverished hills for the army. Starting out as a brash young recruit, he fought his way forward, enduring grueling training, taking on missions, and facing danger. With sheer grit, exceptional courage, and ruthless skill, he carved out a place for himself 105Reads—Score—14d adds
- 45 Dragon Ridge: The Blood-Red Dawn of Africa’s Warriors 龙脊：非洲战魂之血色黎明 A Chinese Dragonflame special forces soldier carries a copy of Mao’s Selected Works and establishes the Dragon Spine Corps in Africa. He battles various terrorist forces, protects our country’s important assets, and safeguards Chinese expatriates and the people of Africa. This is a thrilling novel. The protagonist, Lin Feng, embodies both the chivalrous spirit of a son of China and the tenderness of a battle-hardened warrior. We hope you enjoy it! 249Reads—Score—14d adds
- 46 The First God of War 第一战神 He disappeared for seven years, carrying a mission. Now he returns in glory, armed with astonishing abilities, determined to seize control of fate's killing wheel with burning passion and iron fists, and set the whole world into turmoil! 5.2kReads8.6Score59214d adds
- 47 God of War: My Sister-in-Law Exposes My Identity! 战神：身份被小姨子曝光！ The short drama adaptation of this novel, “Beyond the Mountains, Only Clouds Remain,” is now online. Just search for the drama's title to watch it for free. Everyone is welcome to enjoy it. Don't miss the exciting story, and stay tuned. [Urban + elite soldier + live-in son-in-law + miracle doctor] He left on the night of his wedding and returned as the supreme God of War. He is a decorated hero, richer than a nation, powerful enough to sway the court, and undefeated in battle. After ten years of 1.9kReads8.9Score18214d adds
- 48 Number One Dragon Soldier 一号龙兵 The man who should have died five years ago stood on the battlefield years later, representing Huaxia. Dragging himself forward with just one arm left and gripping Dragon Fang, he cried, “I am Sun Tan! I have done right by the people! I have done right by Huaxia!” (This story is fictional. The world inside the book and the world outside it are separate. Please do not confuse the two.) 1.6kReads8.8Score16614d adds
- 49 The Female CEO's Reaper Bodyguard 女总裁的死神保镖 Tang Feng, leader of the God of Death, commanded six branches, each staffed with specialists. Five years ago, Tang Feng was framed during a mission. His teammates protected him, and only five of them, including Tang Feng, survived. Whoever was responsible, now that he was back, he would avenge them. 23.1kReads8.8Score1.8k14d adds
- 50 The Super Special Forces Soldier and the Beautiful CEO 美女总裁的超级特种兵 [Special Forces] [Soldier King] [Female CEO] [All-Rounder] [Punishing Evil and Promoting Good] [Multiple Heroines] [I will love you forever, and protect you for the rest of my life] [I will always stay by your side]. Lei Yu is a decorated Special Forces brigade commander. After sneaking a few bites of a foreigner's sugarcane and slaughtering prisoners, he is forced into early retirement. After leaving the military, he becomes a security guard at a bar while secretly investigating the illegal act 223Reads—Score—14d adds
