Novels like The Cold of the Blood River
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- 151 Wuxia: Ren Woxing from the Start 武侠：开局抽到任我行 [System, not fanfiction, no summoning, native martial arts world, slow burn, one female lead, not invincible, not brainless] An accident forces A Mu, a country boy from the mountains, to enter the martial world. [Ding! Congratulations, you've obtained the character card: Ren Woxing!] [Ding! Congratulations, you've obtained the martial art: Star Absorbing Technique!] [Ding! Congratulations, you've obtained the character card: Lin Pingzhi!] [Ding! Congratulations, you've obtained the martial art: —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 152 The Central Plains Warlord 中原枭雄 Synopsis of Gu Long's wuxia novel The Hero of the Central Plains: After Qingyun Ke explained the principles of becoming an alliance leader and a tyrant, Qiu Lei underwent a major change of heart. He learned that you must speak to people in terms they understand, and that he had to do whatever it took to make friends who could help him become famous. Though the Jiuhua Taoist had few friends and many enemies in the martial world, and a thoroughly tarnished reputation, his skill had reached perfect 4Reads—Score—14d adds
- 153 The Real and Fake Chen Shimei 真假陈世美 Chen Shimei travels to the capital to take the imperial examinations. Along the way, he runs into trouble and is rescued by Chen Xingkuan. The two continue their journey together, but encounter a blizzard on the road. With little food and thin clothing between them, they are certain to freeze and starve to death. Chen Shimei decides to sacrifice himself, giving Chen Xingkuan all his clothes and provisions so that he can make it to the capital alive. Chen Shimei's plan to “share his clothes and r 404Reads—Score—14d adds
- 154 The Original Swordsman 原剑客 Life is full of mysteries. A naive young man, shaped by a turbulent past, endures countless hardships. He never imagined he might become a master swordsman, but in a martial world rife with turmoil, he grows stronger through every trial. 976Reads7.8Score11714d adds
- 155 The Hanging Coffin and the Precious Sword 悬棺宝剑 A dream of swordplay shared by an ordinary person, and a swordsman who must endure hardship before achieving greatness. One finds the martial world as deep as the sea, while the other finds the court as deep as the sea: such is their helpless lot. Perhaps every one of us has dreamed of becoming a swordsman. 7Reads—Score—14d adds
- 156 Chronicles of Flying Snow Across the Vast Sea 瀚海飞雪记 [Wuxia + Jianghu + Coming of Age + Adventure. A gifted young man’s coming-of-age adventure. At the beginning of the Yuan dynasty, Mongols and Han Chinese were locked in conflict. The son of a Mongol and Han union, born with a complicated identity, struggles to survive in a chaotic age. Making full use of his talents, he grows wise and resilient, hones himself, and eventually becomes a grandmaster.] Deep in the mountains stands a temple called Immortal Longevity. It has a master named Wu Jin, who 879Reads9.4Score10514d adds
- 157 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—14d adds
- 158 Wuxia: Trained at Shaolin 武侠：师出少林 All martial arts under heaven come from Shaolin. Fang Jianming is a lay disciple. Upright, loyal, and witty, Fang Jianming travels through the perilous martial world while always keeping the heart of an innocent child. He repeatedly encounters good fortune, fights the strong to protect the weak, and earns fame far and wide. He wins the favor of many beauties, making everyone else green with envy. 52Reads—Score—14d adds
- 159 Chronicles of Iron Hooves and the World 铁马乾坤录 Cavalry appears, the Qianlong era awakens, and war dust rises along the road to battle. Generals are gifted, soldiers steadfast, while the martial world’s turmoil tangles in old grudges. How can a princess’s deep love leave the heart at peace? In prosperity, there are sighs; in decline, there are sighs. Deep within the palace, women’s resentment and sorrow fill the six courts. Love entwines, hatred binds, and bonds of gratitude and affection are hard to resolve, ending in illusion. Iron cavalry —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 160 The Small-Town Innkeeper's Frontier Ventures in Another World 市井老板娘异界拓荒录 [The Shaolin Corruption Scandal + Northern Myanmar Cleansing Plan + Transmigration at the End of Guixu] An amnesiac female assassin transmigrates into a murder case! She enters at max level and puts on a Jin Yong-style spy thriller! See how Chen Yi breaks through the deadlock. —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 161 The Martial World and the Universe 综武乾坤 Welcome to a strange and fantastical world of martial arts, where the martial worlds of the Southern Song, Yuan, and Qing dynasties converge. It is like a grand martial arts gathering spanning time and space, yet countless hidden secrets lie beneath the surface. The protagonist wakes to find himself in Zhao Zhijing’s body, caught in this perilous, unpredictable martial world. Fortunately, he has bound himself to a marvelous golden finger: a random mission System. Its rewards are generous but unp 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 162 All the Lodgers in My House Are Wuxia NPCs 我家房客全是武侠NPC Other people spend money and grind levels in games. I just collect rent and lie my way to becoming the number one martial artist in the world. My name is Wang Xiaohua. I’m an unemployed game-playing service provider, living at home, and I inherited a rundown apartment where the walls shed paint faster than a person sheds dandruff. I thought I'd spend the rest of my life doing odd jobs to pay off my Huabei balance, until one night a big fool in coarse ancient robes smashed through my 3,000-yuan s 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 163 Tang Sect: Clouds over the Capital 唐门风云之京城烟云 Tang Clan Chronicles: Mist Over the Capital —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 164 Tang Sect: Peacock Plume 唐门风云之孔雀翎 Tang Clan Chronicles: The Peacock Plume —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 165 Tang Sect: Kunlun Mirror 唐门风云之昆仑镜 Tang Clan Chronicles: The Kunlun Mirror —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 166 Tang Sect: The Ghost Ship Banquet 唐门风云之鬼舟船宴 Tang Clan Chronicles: The Ghost Ship Banquet —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 167 Tang Sect: The Asura Arena 唐门风云之修罗场 Tang Clan Chronicles: The Asura Arena —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 168 Tang Sect: The Golden Buddha of the Desert 唐门风云之大漠金佛 Tang Sect: Golden Buddha of the Desert —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 169 Tang Sect: The World United 唐门风云之天下归一 Tang Sect: All Under Heaven United 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 170 The Young Martial Hero: Nine-Dragon Phoenix Diagram 武侠少年：九虬凤凰图 [Wuxia] + [No wish fulfillment] + [Action-packed from start to finish, not a dull moment] + [Swordsmanship] + [No golden finger] + [No transmigration] + [Brotherhood] + [Mystery solving] A story with two male leads. This isn't the kind of novel where everything goes smoothly. It follows the events that unfold as they seek the truth behind the death of Zhang Tong, the beloved of the hero Pan Da. The writing style leans toward Gu Long and Jin Yong. 20Reads8.1Score—14d adds
- 171 A Bloodstained Fate: The Ye Family Daughter's Road to Revenge 血色宿命：叶家女的复仇之路 Reborn, she returns and wants no justice, only revenge! One palm cripples her genius younger sister; one kick crushes the scumbag's sect. When she shakes the continent under the name Star Fiend, everyone finally realizes: She didn't return to make peace. She came to make her enemies pay for their blood debts! —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 172 Old Tales of the Martial World: The Jade-Faced Tiger 武林旧事·玉面虎 Old Tales of the Martial World: The Jade-Faced Tiger 7Reads—Score—14d adds
- 173 The Smiling, Proud Wanderer: I Am Yue Buqun 笑傲江湖：我是岳不群 The Smiling, Proud Wanderer: I'm Yue Buqun 723Reads—Score1014d adds
- 174 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. 7Reads—Score—14d adds
- 175 Wuxia Novel: Silver Moon and Flying Frost 武侠小说银月飞霜 About Wolong Sheng’s wuxia novel Silver Moon and Flying Frost: The righteous martial world, led by Qin Wangwo, Xiao Jiaojiao, Han Bohu, and Wang Shouyi, are all outraged by Second Master’s wanton slaughter of innocents. When they learn of his sinister goal, their anger only grows. To safeguard the martial world and spare the common people from devastation, the heroes unite and engage this evil force in a battle to the death. The story is full of twists and turns, with a thrilling plot that often 701Reads—Score10714d adds
- 176 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 215Reads—Score—14d adds
- 177 The Jianghu: A New Storm Rises 江湖：风云再起 The wind sighs over the desolate landscape. A lone figure stands gazing at mountains that pierce the sky, while love, hate, and vengeance churn in the winds and clouds below. The martial world is vast, but where can he go? Burdened with a blood feud, he is also dragged into a world-shaking secret. Is it for love, for honor, for revenge, or for all living beings? 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 178 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—14d adds
- 179 Watering Horses by the Yellow River 饮马黄河 About Drinking Horses at the Yellow River, a classic wuxia novel by Sima Ling: Drinking Horses at the Yellow River is a brilliant work from the later period of Sima Ling’s career. It intertwines characters’ martial arts prowess with their moral cultivation, drawing on Mencius’s words, “A noble spirit, vast and unyielding,” to create a fresh theory of the spirit of wuxia. In doing so, it frees traditional martial arts from the fleeting spectacle of flashy, hollow moves and elevates them to the e —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 180 In Search of Shadows: The Unruly Kunlun 觅影侠踪录：莽昆仑 [No System + No Clichés + No Transmigration + New Martial Arts + Fresh Ideas] Traditional wuxia set in the 21st century! Come and give it a read! Fifty years ago, Qiu Shu, the supreme martial artist and leader of the Gushe Sect, entrusted its four pavilions to four young people of his own choosing before entering seclusion to cultivate a divine art. Fifty years later, the four pavilions have long since vanished, and Qiu Shu has met his end. The divine art he spent fifty years cultivating has bee 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 181 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 25Reads—Score—14d adds
- 182 The Jianghu Executioner 江湖劫命人 The martial world is a blood-soaked hell, where survival depends on the edge of a blade. Wang Mu, a lone-wolf hunter, is cold and merciless, living off bounties offered by the authorities. On a rainy night at a temple, he feigns weakness and strikes back; in a rocky ravine, he fights his enemies in a pool of blood. Every moment is a test of life and death. With the System's help, he hones his martial skills for one purpose: to stay alive. His heart is closed off, with only a lingering concern fo —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 183 The NPCs Call Me a Hero, but I Love Looting Corpses NPC叫我大侠，其实我酷爱捡尸 Trapped in a game, everyone calls me Hero Pan. Only I know the truth: I’m just a corpse collector who survives by listening to the dead speak amid mountains of corpses and seas of blood... 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 184 Blade and Sword in the Martial World 刀剑入江湖 A turbulent dynasty, a realm of heroes and intrigue. A host of champions take the stage: wandering swordsmen, constables, generals, scholars, beauties, and warlords. As one group exits, another makes its entrance. 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 185 The Tale of the Flower-Shaking Eagle 摇花放鹰传 Synopsis of Wo Longsheng's wuxia novel, The Flower-Swaying Eagle: Su Bailing had no equal in the world, though he longed for one. Arrogant in his youth and fiercely competitive in middle age, he had no confidante worthy of his regard and no enemy who could give him a proper fight. With nowhere to put his abundant talent, he played a trick on the martial world of later generations. He poured his pent-up anguish and pain into building an underground fortress, leaving behind two plans, one righteou 587Reads6.7Score10314d adds
- 186 The Legend of Huafeng 花凤传 Introduction to Wolong Sheng's wuxia novel The Tale of Hua Feng: A white-clad young woman, as beautiful as a flower and ethereal as an immortal, leaves Python Valley with her senior brother. She is Hua Feng, a peerless beauty of unsurpassed grace, adored by all who see her. Delicate and lovely, she has a bewitching charm that captivates the heart. On her first venture into the martial world, she is lured aboard the Golden Dragon Prince's ship, where she shares his bed for several days. Her senio 132Reads—Score—14d adds
- 187 My Master Made My Junior Sister Date Me, So I Flipped the Board 师父控制小师妹跟我谈恋爱，我直接把棋盘掀了 My master makes my junior sister date me against her will, so I flip the whole board over. 10Reads—Score—14d adds
- 188 Zhang Jiufeng, the Carefree Wanderer 逍遥张九丰 After The Return of the Condor Heroes, the Southern Song is conquered by the Mongols, and nearly all the righteous masters are wiped out. With the martial world under the control of court assassins wielding mind-control techniques, how will a little beggar master peerless martial arts, thwart the evil plot, and eventually roam the martial world with beautiful women at his side? (Zhang Sanfeng appears and his growth is described in the novel, but he is not the protagonist.) 234Reads—Score—14d adds
- 189 The Unrevealed Sword Shadow 剑影未明 War fires blaze across a chaotic world, while the jianghu is beset by storm and sorrow. Fang Shiyi carries a blood feud of epic proportions. He spent ten years training in the mountains, yet made no progress at all. He could only watch as the people closest to him faced danger, powerless to protect them. With no other choice, he gambled his life and reversed the flow of his meridians, all so he could wield a blade and sword and hold fast to what he believed in. Badly wounded, he descended the mo 5Reads—Score—14d adds
- 190 The Vermilion Phoenix Needle 丹凤针 The story revolves around the Tiangang Fortress, using a mystery-solving approach to depict the contest of wits and strength between good and evil. Its central theme is that good will always triumph over evil, while familiar wuxia elements include young masters, learning peerless arts, and competing for martial arts treasures. Blending traditional wuxia plots with detective work was a defining feature of Sima Ling's later novels. Du Xiyan is an upright, learned, and highly skilled young man, an 241Reads—Score10314d adds
- 191 Beautiful, Powerful, and Tragic: Conquering the Empress to Claim the World 美强惨，征服女帝谋天下 [One-on-one, both leads devoted only to each other; power fantasy: empress + equally matched leads + sweet romance + hilarious + scheming + political intrigue] She's the demonic woman everyone hates? Fine, she'll kill everyone who dares defy her, become empress, and make them all bow at her feet. What a thrill! He's the former crown prince of a fallen dynasty, wandering the martial world and hunted by assassins? Fine, he'll fight his way back to his homeland and claim the throne, using his schem 6Reads8.4Score—14d adds
- 192 Wherever We Wander, We Are Like Tumbleweeds 歧涯俱是转蓬身 The moon shatters upon the vast waves; stars sink beneath jade-like tides. A lone peak stands above the northern rivers and lakes. A solitary sail drifts east with the tide, hanging far away against the Azure Cloud Cliffs. Fame and fortune ride on warm winds; fine wine makes fools of us all. A hero’s passion surges across misty waters. In the mortal world, we draw our swords to comfort kindred spirits. Tomorrow, we’ll raise our cups and never forget. [Wuxia] + [Multiple Storylines] + [Multiple P —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 193 I Have a Cauldron That Can Refine Ten Thousand Medicines 我有一鼎可炼万药 (Alchemy + Imperial Exams + Defending the Nation) Though born into poverty, he harbors ambitions that reach for the heavens. He never meant to fight for supremacy, yet somehow found himself on the path to kingship. A simple, kindhearted young man emerges from the mountains, living by the teachings of the sages. He ventures alone into the martial world, enduring hardship as he grows stronger and stronger. With a hoe of dark iron in hand, he champions the weak and sweeps through every corner of th 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 194 The Investigator 顾探 In the thirty-first year of Hongwu, the world stood on the brink of upheaval, amid turbulent and uncertain times. Everyone in the martial world was searching for a path of their own. Gu Tan, master of the Xuansu Pavilion, had been nothing more than a chivalrous detective who helped people find lost objects and hunt down criminals. But after attaining enlightenment one night on Jade Bi Mountain, he willingly entered the struggle amid the upheaval of heaven and earth, seeking a place for himself i —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 195 Chronicles of Xuanwu’s Splendor 玄武风华录 (A plot-driven story, no System, not a mindless wish-fulfillment novel, with a vast world.) This is an age when spiritual energy has reached its peak, and an age when spiritual energy has begun to decline. This is an age when the divine order is crumbling, and an age when everyone longs to become a god. I raise the Xunwind Sword in my left hand and summon the Thunderclap Saber in my right. I sever the threads of fate and shatter the bridge of injustice. I break free from worldly shackles and see —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 196 The Tale of the Chivalrous Thief 侠盗英雄传 In the late Yuan and early Ming dynasties, the story unfolds in a small fishing village far from the noise and chaos of war. Zhang Caile is a country boy, born and raised in the village, who dreams of becoming a great hero. The story follows him from boyhood through youth, middle age, and old age as he pursues that dream amid turbulent times and the shifting currents of the martial world. —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 197 The Road to Revival Begins with The Smiling, Proud Wanderer 从笑傲开始的复兴路 I transmigrate into the Laughing in the Wind world as the third disciple of the Huashan Sect, Zhao Xiaoyi. Watch as I, Zhao Xiaoyi, lead my fellow disciples to revive our sect, change the regrets weighing on my heart, and laugh proudly beneath the heavens! 464Reads—Score11414d adds
- 198 Wind-Blown Catkins, Rain-Beaten Duckweed 风飘絮雨打萍 The Dream of the Jianghu: You think he’s just an ordinary, down-on-his-luck young man? Wrong. There’s a long sword at his waist, a Sword of Immortality, and whoever wields it is immortal too. You think he’ll retire after making a name for himself? Wrong. He lies in wait, seeking the chance to destroy the Demon Cult. He meant to play the weakling and cling to the heroine, but she’s caught in a deadly ambush. He is a wisp of fluff in the wind, drifting without direction. She is rain falling from t 8Reads—Score—14d adds
- 199 The Song of the Chang'an Blade 长安刀歌 After the Xuanwu Gate Incident in the Great Tang, the imperial court is shrouded in intrigue, and turmoil is rising once more in the martial world. Various forces lurking in the shadows are stirring, while remnants of the previous dynasty, merchant guilds, bandits, robbers, reactionary factions, and assassination organizations have all hidden themselves across the Great Tang. The most dangerous of these, and the one Li Shimin fears most, is a reactionary faction like Dou Feng's, which seems pois 7Reads8.1Score—14d adds
- 200 The Divine Sword Wanderer 神剑游侠 Blades flash beneath the moon, while storms wreak havoc across the martial world. A mysterious force lurks in the shadows, and leaders of the great sects are murdered one after another. The once-peaceful martial world is suddenly rife with deadly peril... Divine Sword Wanderer Dongfang Yun rescues Murong Xue when he comes upon her in danger. Their chance encounter plunges him into a crisis! With a divine sword and a beautiful woman by his side, watch as he turns the tide and dispels the darkness 3kReads6.9Score17414d adds
