Novels like Cang Ya: The Life of a Wolf King
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- 1 Chronicles of the Capital: The Princess Consort Commands the Board and the World 京华风云录：王妃她执棋掌乾坤 I transmigrate into the original wife who gets tortured to death in a household-intrigue novel, and I whip out a Strategic Warehouse System. My younger half-sister steals my dowry? I use supplies to empty out her secret stash. My mother-in-law poisons me? I redeem a medical kit to save myself, then send her a "special gift." When they join forces to frame me for adultery, I summon a million troops to surround the estate. The prince, my husband, watches coldly. "I would like to see how you get yo —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 2 Three Plum Blossom Melodies: A Record of Mortal Devotion 梅花三弄：红尘痴情录 "Three Variations on the Plum Blossom: A Record of Passion in the Mortal World" is a classical romance set in the late Southern Song dynasty. At its heart lies the timeless verse, "In this mortal world, there are those who love with all their hearts; do not mock them for loving too passionately." It composes a legendary tale of love that endures until death amid a world in turmoil. The work combines tender, heart-wrenching romance with thrilling power struggles and traditional cultural elements —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 3 Whispers Behind the Phoenix Curtain: The Sixth Prince's Rise in the Household Wars 凤帷稚语：六殿下的宅斗逆袭路 Su Jin, a deposed consort banished to the Cold Palace, gives birth to the emperor's sixth prince, Xiao Nian'an. Mother and son depend on each other to survive their desperate circumstances. Xiao Nian'an is precocious and clever from an early age. Though still a child, he protects his mother from danger while secretly plotting their rise. From his first encounter with his father, the emperor, in the Cold Palace's plum garden, to outsmarting a poisoning plot at a palace banquet and facing down for —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 4 Good Fortune Shines on Our Family 吾家福星高照 “D-Daddy?” That soft, tearful little cry of “Daddy” left Xiao Jingyan utterly stunned. He froze for a long moment, then pointed at himself and asked in disbelief, “Who are you calling Daddy, little girl? Take a good look. This prince... this young master isn't even married yet!”... —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 5 The Peach Blossom Abyss: A Face Like Spring 桃渊记：人面映春风 Beneath the most luxuriantly blooming peach tree stood a simple wine stall. A “Peach” embroidered on its blue cloth banner swayed gently in the breeze. Behind the stall sat a woman in plain clothes, her head bowed as she carefully ladled wine from a pottery vat. She was turned partly away from him, so he couldn't see her clearly. All he could make out was her ink-black hair, loosely pinned up, with a peachwood hairpin tucked at an angle by her temple. Its tip was carved into the shape of a flowe —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 6 Moonlight on the Green Maple River 月照青枫浦 A poem brings two hearts together; the turmoil of a troubled age brings sorrow and separation. When the bright moon shines once more upon the spring river, can the tide carry the lovesick back to the other shore? Family vengeance and deep affection twisted by misunderstanding, promises and a cruel fate: see how a shattered mirror can be made whole again, and how the dust-covered moon can once more shine upon the steadfast vigil at Qingfengpu. —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 7 I Won't Let Her Down 不负她 A new work is here! Come read my story on Tomato Novel. I hope you enjoy it. Your support is what keeps me writing, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 8 Wuxia Crossover: Conquering the World with the Eternal Spring Technique 综武：从不老长春功开始纵横天下 Su Xinghe transmigrates into Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils. With his senior sister Li Qiushui's alluring eyes as sharp as knives, and his junior brother Ding Chunqiu hiding murderous intent, he is trapped in a desperate situation. His only path to survival is to steal the three supreme arts of the Xiaoyao Sect. The day he masters the [Everlasting Spring Skill], the entire world of martial arts begins to go off the rails: Wang Yuyan: "His techniques... actually surpass everything I know about marti 16Reads5.1Score314d adds
- 9 White Bones, Loyal Soul 白骨净忠魂 Also known as “Everyone with a Love Interest Is Dead...” Scene One: Shi Nian crouched and gently pressed the bone seal against a thick leg bone at his feet. The moment the seal touched the bone, a wisp of energy left Shi Nian and sank into the cloud pattern on its surface. The pattern suddenly lit up, silver light spreading through the gaps in the bone and winding around the dry remains like a vine... As the sound faded, a streak of red light flashed, and all three bandits had their tendons seve —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 10 The Chele Youth Beneath Yin Mountain 阴山之下敕勒少年行 “The wolf pack is coming! Put away your riding crops and take up your bows!” Fifteen-year-old Tengger hears the warning at the horse-racing festival, but the Turkish cavalry has already shattered the peace of Chilechuan. To protect his tribe, he sets out on a path of revenge. During a bloody battle in the Yin Mountains, he meets Liu Wenyan, a scholar from the Central Plains, and Nalan Mingyue, a mysterious shaman. Together, they gradually uncover the dark conspiracy between the imperial court a —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 11 Dancing Phoenix in the Nine Palaces: The Sea King's Livestream 凤舞九阙：海王直播进行时 I transmigrated into the most rakish princess in ancient times, armed with a “Player System.” My mission was to win over four men: the sinister, volatile Crown Prince; the gentle, refined Imperial Tutor; the cool, devoted guard; and my former husband, the cold-faced man with a soft heart. I planned to have my fun, steal their hearts, and wrap things up quickly. But each one was harder to handle than the last. The Crown Prince threatened to kill me, yet his eyes held an obsession spanning past a 24Reads8.9Score—14d adds
- 12 Mad Forensic Doctor: The King of Hell Dotes on Her 法医狂妃：阎王他恃宠而骄 Who could have guessed that Shen Wangyou, a top forensic pathologist who worked herself to death from overtime, would wake up transmigrated into an early-era tragic romance novel as a doomed cannon-fodder character? The moment she opens her eyes, she’s pinned down at the execution grounds, waiting to “meet her end.” Her charges are the standard fare for a vicious female rival: framing her master’s household and attempting murder. As the executioner’s token is about to fall, Shen Wangyou takes i 4Reads—Score—14d adds
- 13 The Top Female Coroner of the Dali Temple 大理寺金牌女仵作 The workaholic forensic pathologist Chu Xin opens her eyes to find she has become Chu Ximo, the daughter of an ancient coroner, complete with a deadbeat father whose cause of death is a mystery and a bankrupt life in a house stripped bare. To uncover the truth behind her father’s death, she volunteers at the Court of Judicial Review, where her hard-core methods, “discussing bacteria while examining skulls, chatting DNA while analyzing blood types”, leave everyone stunned, including her peerlessl 16Reads6.5Score—14d adds
- 14 The Bone Painter 绘骨师 Su Qing, a forensic sketch artist in modern times, dies unexpectedly while protecting a crucial piece of evidence, the Seven Hells Diagram. When she opens her eyes again, she has become Yun Zhi, the daughter of a disgraced official in ancient times. Faced with her family’s ruin and the desperate plight of being reduced to a slave, she relies on her extraordinary skills in “reconstructing faces from skulls” and “drawing a person as they will look at three” to carve out a chance to survive at the 104Reads—Score—14d adds
- 15 Best Friends Transmigrate into a Book, Seduce the Villain, and Kidnap the Yandere! 闺蜜双穿书，勾反派，掳病娇！ [Completed + Two Couples + Light Ensemble Cast + Light Comedy + Shared System + Both Couples Devoted to Each Other: Sickly Beauty Side Consort vs. Gloomy Villain Prince, Frank and Feisty Commandery Princess vs. Tragic, Beautiful, Powerful Hostage Prince] Yun Qing and her best friend Qin Huanyan transmigrated into a book and were bound to the same System! Yun Qing became a sickly side consort who gives the gloomy prince a green hat right from the start. Qin Huanyan became a domineering commandery 5kReads9.1Score73714d adds
- 16 Biding My Time in the General's Manor 苟在将军府 Xia Heng transmigrated into a romance novel she had once relentlessly mocked. Then she discovered that The lovesick heroine had a fortune at her fingertips! The unhinged hero had secured the throne! The background male character was unbeatable! And Xia Heng herself, a sacrificial extra who was supposed to die from the start, was constantly testing the limits of the main cast! Xia Heng: Thanks for asking. I just want to stay alive! 12.4kReads9.0Score97614d adds
- 17 After Dying Suddenly, She Woke Up in a Madman's Bed 猝死后，她醒在疯批的床上 [Hilarious + thrilling + younger, possessive love interest + sweet romance + world-hopping] A survival-minded, overworked programmer versus the program she created: it looks frail and harmless, but is actually a deranged menace with no bottom line. Because of a bug, Xia Yan accidentally ends up inside the dating-sim game she made. To stay alive, she has no choice but to travel through one instance after another, fooling and sweet-talking the villains into becoming good people. But as Xia Yan joi 2.6kReads9.2Score27514d adds
- 18 EN Has the Little Crown Prince Taken the Throne Yet? 太子崽崽今天登基了吗？ Raising children + fortune + no romance. For content warnings, read the author’s note in Chapter 1. The synopsis has a word limit. In his previous life, Wu Junji spent sixteen years living among commoners before Emperor Zhou found him and named him Crown Prince. After five years on the throne, he died full of resentment. When he opens his eyes again, he is back at the moment Emperor Zhou sent him away from the palace. He swears that this time he’ll kill Emperor Zhou and avenge himself. But Hea 63.8kReads9.2Score8.7k14d adds
- 19 After Becoming the Duke's Dowager, I Kicked Out Every Ungrateful Child and Grandchild 穿成国公老夫人后我把不孝儿孙全踢了 Qin Yun transmigrates into a book, and from the start, her whole family is being stripped of their possessions and exiled? Looking at this roomful of unfilial descendants, Qin Yun thinks the whole family has brought this on themselves. The eldest son's family is corrupt and lawless, and their servants commit acts of violence, bringing disaster upon the household. The second son's family is weak and hidebound, yet they pride themselves on being upright scholars. They presume to criticize the crow 1.7kReads9.1Score37114d adds
- 20 I Give Up and Watch the Drama: The Court Officials Are All Giggling? Not Anymore 摆烂吃瓜：满朝文武嘻嘻？不嘻嘻 (Completed) Also known as: Slacking Off and Enjoying the Gossip: The Entire Court Is Laughing? Not Anymore [Everyone Can Hear Her Thoughts + Gossip + Family and Country + Slacking Off + Transmigration + Not a Strong Female Lead + Lighthearted + A Small Ensemble Cast + Romance] The heroine is a little weak at first, but gradually grows stronger. She gets ways to protect herself later on. Jiang Yueyang, an overworked office worker in the 21st century, stayed up late working overtime, suffered a 28kReads8.7Score2.9k14d adds
- 21 Tomb Raiding: From the Start, I Lead the Queen Mother of the West in Search of Immortality 盗墓：开局引领西王母寻找长生 [Everyone’s favorite + System + indulgent and satisfying + lighthearted] [Content warning: breaks up canon couples! Everyone’s favorite! If that bothers you, don’t read!] Helian is an unlucky college student who gets hit by a car and ends up in a vegetative state. An acting System comes to him, claiming it can restore him to normal. Helian opens his eyes to find himself in ancient times, face-to-face with someone known as the Queen Mother of the West. The Queen Mother of the West? Couldn’t the S 22.5kReads7.9Score2.3k14d adds
- 22 That Little Brat's Always Causing Mischief, and Her Parents Can't Stop Grinning 小鼻嘎不过作作妖，爹娘被哄翘嘴 [Comedy] [Beloved by the Whole Family] [Wins Over Everyone] [A Touch of Political Intrigue] [The Female Lead Returns] [Her Future Love Interest Is Murong Yan] [Original title: The Little Brat Only Causes Trouble, Yet Somehow Wins Her Parents Over] [Talkative, sharp-tongued heroine whose mouth moves faster than her brain ❤️ Hero reborn nine times, with eight hundred tricks up his sleeve] Luo Yan transmigrates into a book, where her entire family consists of villains. Her scumbag father is the vil 42.7kReads9.0Score6.9k14d adds
- 23 Winning Over the Young Lord of Miaojiang 攻略苗疆少主 Chu He transmigrates into a book. [The villain will kill the male lead, cripple the female lead, and then commit suicide out of hatred for the world. This world is about to collapse, and your mission is to save it.] The lousy System vanishes after assigning the mission. Before Chu He can even figure out what to do, she is kidnapped to Miaojiang, where she becomes the perfect mother Gu for the medicine people to cultivate their Gu. Medicine people aren’t human and have no memories of their past. 142kReads9.5Score14.6k14d adds
- 24 After I Transmigrated into a Book, I Became the Big Shot’s Lazy Pillow 穿书后成了大佬的咸鱼抱枕 Outside, a raging storm howled and battle cries filled the air. Inside, Ning Xihua suddenly jolted awake on the bed. Propping herself up halfway, she looked confused. “What’s going on?” The man held a book in one hand and pulled her into his arms with the other. “Nothing. Go back to sleep.” “Oh.” Ning Xihua lay back down and promptly fell asleep. If the big shot was this calm, then even if knives were raining down outside, it had nothing to do with her. After transmigrating into a book, Ning Xi 50.9kReads9.4Score5.8k14d adds
- 25 The Vicious Villainess in a Matriarchal World Raises Her Fish Online 女尊恶獠在线养鱼 [Matriarchal society + sweet romance + one-on-one + devoted to each other] [Calculating and ruthless princess × obedient, loyal guard] The capital's good-for-nothing Second Princess is beaten in the street by another woman for pursuing a man, then crashes into a stone lion. After recovering from her serious injuries, the Second Princess seems like a completely different person: kind to others, uninterested in competing, and always helping her sisters. It isn't until the day this powerful princes 15.2kReads9.5Score1.7k14d adds
- 26 Who Gets It, Guys? The First Emperor Snatched My System 家人们谁懂啊，系统被始皇截胡了 [Main story has no romance, and is set in an alternate Great Qin. Not everything is historical: a mix of history and comedy] "The final bonus chapter is for readers' satisfaction and has a hint of romance. If that bothers you, feel free to skip it" Good news: Li Jiang transmigrates to the Qin dynasty and gets to see her idol in person. At last, she lays eyes on the legendary ancestor, nearly two meters tall, with thick brows and big eyes. She gets to watch the First Emperor unify the Six Kingdom 27.3kReads9.4Score4k14d adds
- 27 I’m a Three-Year-Old Empress, Yet Dad Keeps Tossing Me Out! 女帝三岁半，我又被爹爹丢出去啦 [Short drama now available] (Search for Ye Tuantuan) [Animated comic now available] (Search for Ye Tuantuan) Ye Tuantuan was sneaking snacks in the kitchen when her prince father caught her red-handed. As he grabbed her by the collar and lifted her up, she was still secretly biting down on a shrimp with all her might. Ninth Prince: “Is this really my kid? How can she be so dumb? Maybe I should just throw her away.” Ye Tuantuan’s eyes sparkled. “Wow, Daddy is so handsome.” Empress System: “I’ve n 17.8kReads9.5Score1.4k14d adds
- 28 Back in the Capital, the Brilliant Miss Is Famous Across the Land 回京后，神算大小姐名满天下 [No romance + metaphysics + fortune-telling + satisfying read + secret identity + ghost-catching + lighthearted, no angst~] Yun Zhuo of the Xiao family was abandoned as a child. When her relatives come looking for her, she decisively returns to the capital to become a thorn in their side. Her birth mother says she’s uncouth and illiterate? But in the blink of an eye, she’s welcomed into the capital’s circle of master scholars, discussing poetry and prose and interpreting the fate of the world. T 149.8kReads9.6Score19.4k14d adds
- 29 My Whole Family Are Cannon Fodder, but After They Read My Mind, They Rebel 满门炮灰读我心后，全家造反了 [Physical edition of "Claiming the Pearl 2" goes on presale October 17 at 7:30 p.m.] [Mind reading + System + adored by the whole family + transmigrate into a book + play the pig to eat the tiger] Qiao Jiaojiao had accumulated so much virtue in her past life that the Old King of Hell granted her a rebirth with all her memories intact, plus a golden finger: a Virtue Points Shop. Qiao Jiaojiao was thrilled to start her new life, only to discover she hadn't been reborn at all. She'd transmigrated i 122.5kReads9.7Score13.8k14d adds
- 30 No Eavesdropping on the Emperor 不许偷听朕说话 An Jiu transmigrated into the body of a young palace maid who wanted to climb into the emperor’s bed. The moment she opened her eyes, the tyrant ran his sword straight through the maid who had tried to seduce him. The next day, the tyrant killed a senior maid who served one of the consorts. On the third day, a maid who tasted the emperor’s food died from poison. Being a palace maid was a high-risk job. An Jiu decided to work hard, save up, cherish her life, and stay away from the tyrant. But the 78.3kReads9.4Score13k14d adds
- 31 Transmigrated as a Treacherous Minister's Legitimate Daughter, She Plays the Part to Perfection 穿成奸臣嫡女，她本色出演 [Transmigrate into a book + Career-focused early on + Sweet romance + One-on-one romance + Both leads are devoted to each other] [Two-faced, ruthless minister's daughter × Wild, formidable iron-faced general] The ruler of the business world transmigrates into a book overnight, becoming the daughter of the treacherous chancellor. She throws her weight around and commits every kind of evil, with the label “vicious supporting female character” practically branded onto her. She's madly pursuing the 86.4kReads9.6Score11.3k14d adds
- 32 Bound by Spring 缚春情 [The print edition is available on the homepage; film and television rights have been sold] The Jiang and Song families have been close for generations, and Song Wan was betrothed to Jiang Xingjian before she was even born. They grew up together, but she was confined to the inner quarters, where everything she learned was meant to prepare her to become a Jiang family wife. The young man was dashing and ambitious. Before he had even turned twenty, he went off to the frontier to make his name. Bef 90.9kReads9.6Score12.1k14d adds
- 33 With the Notable Ministers System in Hand, I Disguise Myself as a Man in Ancient Times 手拿名臣系统，我在古代女扮男装 Xu Yue transmigrates into a book. She becomes the delicate, vulnerable cousin of the male lead in an examination-themed novel: her mother died young, she has no brothers and no one to rely on, and her family won't take her in, so she is awkwardly forced to live in the male lead's home. In her previous life, Xu Yue rose from being an orphan to earning a doctorate. She never believed in fate, and even though it was hard for women to get by in ancient times, she never stopped thinking about how to 119.8kReads9.6Score11.5k14d adds
- 34 Everyone in the Sect Is Love-Brained, Except Me, a True Lunatic 全宗门都是恋爱脑，唯我是真疯批 The complete print edition of A Double Crossing is now available on all platforms. Relationship blogger Lin Du died of a broken heart after being driven crazy by hopeless romantics. After death, she transmigrated into a tragic romance cultivation novel, becoming the beautiful, powerful, yet doomed junior uncle who paved the way for the protagonists' great love with her own ashes. After reading the script, she slowly typed a question mark. “Have they dug up every wild vegetable on this sect's mou 234.9kReads9.7Score27.6k14d adds
- 35 EN Ten Days to the End 十日终焉 2024 Tomato Novel Annual Peak Rankings TOP 1 | 2024 China Online Literature Influence List | 2024 China Good Novel Award | Over 2 million copies sold (No harem, no formulaic tropes, no invincibility, no System, no mindless antics, no wish fulfillment. Read with caution if these bother you.) Just when I thought it was an ordinary day, I discovered I had been captured and taken to the End. Just when I thought I could escape by continually taking part in death games, people began awakening supernat 1.7MReads9.9Score206.4k14d adds
