Novels like The Cold of the Blood River
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- 101 The Golden Floating Pagoda 【金浮图】 35Reads—Score—14d adds
- 102 The Chaoyuan Sword-Controlling Art 朝元御剑诀 A copy of the Swordplay Art of Chaoyuan and a map of the Golden City and Azure Sky draw the covetous attention of every sect in the Tang dynasty’s martial world. Martial heroes pour into the fray, fighting bloody battles across the land. The underworld figure Kou Wangting intends to eliminate his rivals and unite the martial world. The righteous swordsman Ji Chenliang, peerless in skill, takes on the evil factions and ultimately triumphs over wickedness, winning the heart of a beauty along the w 26Reads—Score—14d adds
- 103 The Wind Sweeps the Candle by the West Window 风卷西窗烛 A young man enters the jianghu for the first time and conceals his identity. Though he has no wish to get involved, he is drawn into conflicts between the jianghu and the imperial court. "What will you choose?" the old man before him asked. The young man picked up a black stone and placed it on the board. "This is my choice." (The male lead plays both sides of the law. The romance is minimal, with most of the story focused on the plot.) 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 104 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—14d adds
- 105 The Carefree Phoenix 逸致凤凰 Xun Dexiang, apprentice to the solitary Daoist Guhe of the Ge Immortal Palace, spent more than a decade studying diligently under his master from childhood. He developed astonishing martial arts skills, but knew nothing of the ways of the righteous and evil factions in the martial world. On the day he left his master and descended the mountain to return home, he was framed by Deng Zhong, the young master of Deng Manor. Forced to leave home, he set out to uncover the truth. Along the way, he met —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 106 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—14d adds
- 107 The Heroic Chronicles of Jingming 惊溟侠记 In the final years of the Tang Dynasty, the Twelve Jingming Sacred Steles, which celebrated the empire’s founding heroes, were destroyed. A prophecy soon spread among the people: “When Jingming appears again, the Tang will fall.” From then on, the martial world of the Tang was no longer at peace, and the imperial court and the jianghu became intertwined through Jingming. The orphaned boy Jiang Yunque has no desire to enter the jianghu, but is swept into its conflicts all the same. At the Mount T 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 108 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—14d adds
- 109 Azure Flame Heaven-Restoring Art 沧炎回天诀 The illegitimate son of a military family, born with blocked meridians and deemed a hopeless martial arts talent. After accidentally swallowing the deadliest poison in the world, he has only three months to live. Yet he is dragged into a struggle over an unparalleled martial arts manual, hunted by the martial world, and, by a stroke of luck, wins the recognition of a thunder beast. Then his entire family is massacred, and through a twist of fate, he is captured and forced to become a human Gu... 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 110 The Spring and Autumn Brush 武侠小说春秋笔传 Introduction to the classic wuxia novel : The "Spring and Autumn Brush" appears once every ten years. Since its first appearance, it has shown up eight times, and there are still two years until it appears again. Each time it appears, someone is ruined. The villains exposed by the brush are shunned by the righteous and disdained even by other villains. As a result, the martial world falls into a period of calm. Chu Xiaofeng, the seventh disciple of the "Wuji Sect," h 24Reads—Score214d adds
- 111 Mist? 迷雾？ Synopsis of Mist?, a wuxia novel by Gu Long: Through the voice of the protagonist, Li Shiba, the author repeatedly ponders whether he, as a killer, is the hunter or the hunted. The author never gives an answer, even at the end. But the moment Li Shiba kills Qian Tong, the “Fifth-Watch Rooster,” I understood: he was both hunter and prey. A killer was lurking in the shadows. He sent messages to those pursuing Li Shiba and had tracked Li Shiba himself, yet he never showed his face. Who was he? Lik —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 112 A Chef's Broken Blade 一个厨子的残刀 He was a cook, a taciturn cook in the inn's back kitchen. His job was to cut meat and vegetables. There was always more meat and produce to chop, just as the sorrow in his heart was endless and impossible to untangle. He was skilled with a knife. Everyone who had seen him wield one said so. His knife was a butcher's cleaver, its edge already full of nicks, much like his life. His life had always been incomplete. But his hands were terrifyingly perfect: broad, rough, with prominent knuckles, and —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 113 Liu Ji, the Crouching Dragon Hero 卧龙侠刘基 Introduction to The Complete Collection of Wuxia Novels, Volume One: This collection was created to help wuxia novel fans find the books they love. It is divided into three volumes: upper, middle, and lower. It includes hundreds of outstanding works by renowned wuxia novelists from mainland China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan, with each novel presented in a single volume. Readers can find the novels they want by searching for the corresponding title and author. 1. Traditional Wuxia Novel: The Hero Liu —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 114 The Legend of the Heroes of Ming Pavilion 名阁英雄传 A wuxia novel infused with patriotism and the spirit of chivalry. Set during the Jiajing era of the Ming dynasty, it builds a vast martial world that stretches from street-side arenas to military life on the frontier, and then to the feuds of the jianghu. 2.2kReads—Score44914d adds
- 115 The Legend of the Golden Jade Swordsman 金玉奇侠传 [Wuxia, in the style of a storytelling performance, suited to listening] [Inspired by The Legend of Tong Lin] During the Shunji era of the Great Yan, the street thug Shi Jinyu joined the Boundless Sect by a twist of fate and learned astonishing skills. On his first trip down the mountain, he struck an Arhat with his palm and swept away a Vajra with his staff, earning the fearsome reputation of the "Sea-Calming Hero Who Shakes the Blue Seas"... [I'm a huge fan of The Legend of Tong Lin, which is —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 116 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—14d adds
- 117 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
- 118 Memories of a Rainy Night 夜雨忆阑珊 The Ye family fell into decline a century ago, and now it is all but gone. The second young master, Ye Tianyu, bears a heavy burden and faces life-and-death trials to kindle a flame of hope for his family. As the times change, his love for the heroine grows ever deeper. There is brotherly devotion, and there are women who give him their hearts. Set in an alternate history, this story follows the protagonist as his family falls from power and he fights to survive. There is no right or wrong, only —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 119 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—14d adds
- 120 The White-Browed Hero of Great Song 大宋白眉 This story continues the first three books. This is the fourth and final installment. After achieving his goal, the Great Song's White-Browed Hero retires from the world of martial arts. After the assembly of the Sages of the Three Teachings, Xu Liang stays home to teach his disciples. Xu Fang, the Silver Halberd Marquis, and his disciples come seeking revenge, while Xu Liang wins over Guo Tianju, the unrivaled master of Xuantian. Little Sword God Cheng Ruoyong joins forces with the twenty-two s 2kReads7.0Score10014d adds
- 121 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
- 122 The Heartbreak Dart 断肠镖 A golden dart from the Han dynasty bears a martial arts secret engraved upon it. Wherever it appears, the martial world goes mad with desire. Fifteen years later, Shen Yanfei, son of Shen Jian, knows nothing of what happened before. Fleeing from gambling debts, he reaches Seven Star Ridge, where the Asura Fan recognizes him as a martial arts prodigy seen only once in a century and takes him as a disciple. Qin Yuqiao, daughter of Qin Xuanzhen, falls in love with Shen Yanfei at first sight and giv 29Reads—Score—14d adds
- 123 Twelve Bars of the Eastern Wind 东风十二阑 A scion of a prestigious family × a fiendish maiden of the Demon Cult A legendary sword reappears in the martial world Factions from every side step forward to compete Will it be love and hate, with vengeance pursued and grudges repaid? Or will lingering shadows follow as hearts pledge themselves to one another? —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 124 The Sword of Mo Xu 莫须剑 The protagonist's halo is the kind people dream of having. Everyone wants a life like his, full of ups and downs, danger and surprise, sorrow and joy... Yun Bozhou accidentally transmigrates to the Jinghong Continent, where the strong rule all. But he is nothing more than an ordinary man, unable to take a single step forward on the continent. Who else shares his fate as a fellow sufferer? Luo Qinghan, the peerlessly beautiful Immortal Emperor of the celestial realm. With Luo Qinghan's help, Yun —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 125 The Distant Cry of a Broken Goose 断鸿声远 During the Chenghua era of the Ming Dynasty, a rumor spread through the jianghu: “When the Lone Swan Sword appears, the world will change hands.” The Lone Swan Sword holds clues to the lost treasures of a former dynasty, and its appearance plunges the martial world into a bloodbath. On the night his sect is destroyed, Ye Guhong, young master of the Tianji Pavilion, is rescued by a mysterious stranger. Bearing a blood feud and a sword manual, he sets out to uncover the truth. Ten years later, he —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 126 Worn Down by Love 为爱憔悴 Synopsis of the novel Worn Thin by Love The novel's male lead, Guan Zhaoyang, comes from a wealthy family. His father is a Confucian general, so Guan Zhaoyang has always valued scholarship over martial arts. Then Guan Zhaoyang loses face in front of his romantic rival, Chu Shaohua, and feels too ashamed to pursue the woman he loves, Jiang Xuemei. So he leaves home, hoping to find a martial arts master who can teach him. This is a martial arts novel. It is a tale of striving for love, full of twi —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 127 The Kunlun Hero: A Classic Wuxia Novel 经典武侠小说昆仑枭雄 Introduction to the classic wuxia novel The Hero of Kunlun: Cui Pingzhi could no longer keep calm. His whole body seemed to tremble as he spoke, and his eyes were sharp and terrifying, like those of a hawk or falcon. Yet he knew how formidable his enemies were, especially the masked woman before him, whose clear, graceful bearing was like a jade grove. She was one of the very best, and he could not afford to let his guard down. The so-called First Floor, Second Halls, Three Altars, Four Gates, a 22Reads—Score414d adds
- 128 Sword Intent at Its Peak 剑意正浓 Sword intent pierces the clouds and reaches the highest heavens, its brilliance shaking the world. Once, a swordsman strode proudly through life, renowned throughout the martial world. As several of the martial world’s great sword manuals were lost, fewer and fewer people chose the sword as their weapon, and the sword gradually became little more than an ornament. Just as swordsmen were being forgotten, a young man entered the martial world with sword in hand, determined to restore the glory of 17Reads—Score—14d adds
- 129 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
- 130 Aren’t I a Hero? 我不是大侠吗 Li Zhibai transmigrates into a historical timeline where Cao Cao died at Wancheng and Liu Bei made three attempts to restore the Han dynasty. But that isn't even the strangest part: this is a martial arts world. And in a martial arts world, of course he should become a hero. Unfortunately, fate drops him into a battlefield amid chaos and almost lets him starve to death. Luckily, he is rescued by the Saintess of Langhuan and her party as they flee south, and so begins his journey through the mart 25Reads6.6Score10614d adds
- 131 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—14d adds
- 132 The Flying Hero of Guangyang Island 广阳岛飞侠传 This book will take you into a fantastical, passionate world of martial heroes. Follow the steadfast steps of the heroes of Guangyang Island, feel the sweeping tides of the martial world, experience its twists and turns of love and vengeance, and pursue the undying light of justice. —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 133 The Hero's Sword Smiles at the Beauty 英雄剑笑红颜 A young swordsman, bold and righteous, sings endless songs of the martial world and recounts its tales of chivalry! Tender feelings are not always gentle as water, and a long-awaited reunion can still end like a dream. The martial world exists because of its people, and people are born for the martial world. There is killing in the martial world, but there is human kindness, too! The martial world is once again swept by turmoil. Heroes ride a thousand miles through bloodshed, rooting out evil in 682Reads—Score10314d adds
- 134 A Game of Mountains and Rivers 山河弈局 (A traditional wuxia story, with no fantasy elements, no System, and no wish-fulfillment. If that's not your cup of tea, please read no further. This is dedicated to those who still dream of the jianghu.) During the upheaval of the Five Barbarians, the martial world is divided into north and south by the river. The Shanhe Society rallies under the banner of “protecting the realm,” but hidden power struggles gradually drive a wedge through its ranks. A sudden upheaval in the maple forest sets eve 6Reads6.5Score—14d adds
- 135 Wuxia: My Infuriating Luck with Women in the Martial World 武侠：我那该死的江湖女人缘 [No System + no transmigration + scheming protagonist + wuxia romance + living off others while holding your own] Without a System or transmigration, we can tell a truly exciting story. Lin Youle was born into a prestigious sect, but had no interest in martial arts from childhood. Then, on a long journey down the mountain, he began a fantastical life in the jianghu... Want to see the protagonist slaughtering everyone in sight? Sorry, his martial arts are terrible. Even against a rooster, he onl 160Reads8.0Score—14d adds
- 136 The Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils: A Side Story 天龙八部外传 Xiao Feng falls into a deep ravine but survives against all odds, turning disaster into fortune. Xiao Feng, Ruyi, Duan Yu, Xu Zhu, and the others join forces and fight through hardship to wipe out the forces of evil in the martial world, finally restoring its former peace. 36Reads—Score—14d adds
- 137 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—14d adds
- 138 Jadeite Boat 翡翠船 The “Jade Boat” is an exquisitely carved vessel made of jade, engraved with the secrets of peerless martial arts. As a result, every figure in the martial world is eager to get their hands on it. The Bone Devil, Shangguan Xuan, sought to wipe out the Lin and Wen families, two great martial clans, leaving countless dead and wounded. Lin Zhiqiang, the orphaned heir of Lin Family Fort's master Lin Danian, and Lin Yongnian, the fort's second master, were fortunate enough to survive. After years of p 35Reads—Score—14d adds
- 139 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—14d adds
- 140 A World of Dust, Yet Not a Speck Touches My Robes 红尘万丈不沾衣 "Back then, in the wilderness, I was nothing more than a piece of meat in the eyes of all those beasts." "It was she who turned me from a rotting piece of flesh into something human, brought me back to the Cloud Sword Sect, gave me the surname Yun, and prayed to the gods for my safety and well-being." "Whether it's the Red Lotus Society or the various factions of the martial world, anyone who stands in my way will face my Yunying Sword Umbrella. I'll shatter their schemes and rescue Mother and 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 141 I Picked Up an Emei Girl from the Start 开局捡个峨眉妹子 [High-martial arts + alternate setting + wuxia + cultivation. This isn't pure wuxia, and the martial arts and cultivation methods differ somewhat from traditional wuxia and cultivation stories. This is my first time writing, and I wasn't fully prepared, so I welcome any advice from my esteemed readers. Thank you 🙏] 11Reads—Score—14d adds
- 142 The Blade of Mystic Love 玄幻情刀 Synopsis of the traditional martial arts novel The Enchanted Love Blade: Peng Honggang and Ye Ruxue return to the prefectural city with the Jianghu Scholar and the Cloud-Dress Fairy. They plan to head south to Henan and spend some time together, celebrate the New Year at the home of the Lord of Zhongtian, then travel the world with Ye Ruxue and build up their good karma. Someone is taking care of the Cheng family estate, so they have nothing to worry about. The Jianghu Scholar was feeling on top 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 143 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—14d adds
- 144 Ming Dynasty Bounty Hunter: Soul-Sundering Saber 大明捉刀人之断魂刀 The gallbladder of a ten-thousand-year-old demon dragon, a blade forged from eight thousand vengeful souls. How could either be anything but a rare treasure? Grudges and passions, love and hate without end. Behold the passionate saber-wielder and the heartless swordsman, beneath the jianghu’s rainy night and the lamplight that burns through ten years... 33Reads—Score—14d adds
- 145 The Lone Wolf in Silver Armor and Cold Iron 银甲寒铁孤狼行 Political intrigue, passion, decisive killing, play the pig to eat the tiger, suspense, and twists. “I, Shi Yan, deputy commander of the Ming dynasty’s Silver-Armored Ghost Cavalry, should have died in Liaodong ten years ago. Now I’m a wretched Daoist priest in Shunqing Prefecture, someone everyone can bully. They kick over my steamed buns and laugh at me like I’m a stray dog. But when the rebels breach the city, I shed my dog’s skin and reveal my silver armor. Grand secretaries who hold power o —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 146 In Search of Lost Relics 寻遗记 [Content warning: Traditional wuxia + a protagonist with no gender. Thanks to their disguise skills, they sometimes take on female roles, but are male most of the time. Readers of any gender can identify with them, so the story is in first person. Apologies. I'll focus on the writing to give everyone the best reading experience.] This is The Jianghu Record of Lost Treasures, written from my memories. I seek the rarest treasures in the world and record the strange and wondrous tales of the jiang 4Reads—Score—14d adds
- 147 Laughing at the Azure Clouds 笑苍云 Leng Feng arrives in another world wearing nothing but a pair of shorts. With nothing to his name, he starts at the very bottom and keeps striving toward the top, overcoming trial after trial and difficulty after difficulty, until at last he can watch the world’s storms with a smile. 11Reads—Score—14d adds
- 148 The Northern Song's Greatest Constable 北宋第一捕头 The Northern Song was an age of prosperity and crisis, with endless strife inside and outside the court, while evil forces ran rampant among the people. A modern soul transmigrates to Kaifeng and becomes a constable. With the Cloudbreaker Sword, he is invincible, punishing evil, promoting good, and protecting the nation. He becomes the greatest constable under heaven! This is a realistic story, with none of that weird nonsense. If you like it, give it a thumbs-up! 11Reads—Score—14d adds
- 149 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
- 150 Legends of the Young Hero 天骄侠影录 In the final years of the Southern Song dynasty, the realm is beset by turmoil. Dugu Qi and Dugu Ying are brothers from a small fishing village outside Cangzhou. They have different temperaments and fates. One wants only to live out his days in peace and find a secluded paradise where he can escape the world. The other cannot abide an ordinary life and is determined to rise above his station. One is devoted to love, longing to win one person's heart and grow old together, yet ultimately dies alo 1Reads—Score—14d adds
