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- 1 Dragon Gate God of War: The Live-In Son-in-Law 龙门战神赘婿 He was once the nation’s sharpest blade, codenamed the Dragon Gate War God. But after a conspiracy robbed him of his cultivation, he was forced to hide his identity and became a live-in son-in-law, enduring humiliation at every turn. Three years later, he unexpectedly awakens an ancient legacy sleeping within him, and the world is about to tremble... 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 2 Roses Burn to Ashes 燃尽玫瑰 Burning Roses 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 3 Gobbling Up N Baby Cabbages in One Bite 一口吃掉N个白菜宝宝 Gobbling Up N Baby Cabbages in One Bite —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 4 Pay to Reskin? I’m Off Playing Monster Hunter and AAA Games 氪金换皮？我玩怪猎和3A去了 [Live Streaming + Monster Hunter + Top-Tier Indie Games + No Heroine (The Author Has No Experience)] In a world short on imagination, flooded with reskinned pay-to-win xianxia online games, Lan Xiao has his project stolen from right under him from the start by a parachuted-in female manager. If no one wants to play those games, then let them! Lan Xiao chooses to create his own gaming worlds: Monster Hunter, Noita, Lobotomy Corporation... He brings a host of indie games to life in a new world, wh 9Reads—Score314d adds
- 5 Tycoon: From Sweeping Streets to Ruling the World 神豪：从扫大街到全球裁决 At 25, he is an ordinary sanitation worker. Kindhearted, but born into poverty and stuck in a lowly job, he has endured countless scornful looks and humiliations. He and his seriously ill younger sister depend on each other, while medical bills leave him deeply worried. Though he lives at the bottom of society, he retains his dignity and intelligence. He keeps clear accounts of grudges and kindness, and acts decisively. After gaining an ability, he is neither softhearted nor melodramatic: he rep —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 6 A Mortal's Reversal of Cause and Effect 凡根逆因果 My name is Xiao Dongqi, a menial disciple with "mortal roots" in the Azure Cloud Sect. I have no spiritual roots, yet unexpectedly awaken the "Karmic Eye." From a lowly nobody, I defy fate and become an Immortal Emperor. I am patient and resilient, and value loyalty and affection... —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 7 From Office Worker to Business Titan: A Comeback Story 从打工仔到商业巨鳄的逆袭 Lin Feng is a screw-tightening temp on the assembly line at an electronics factory in southern China, in his twenties. He is reserved and insecure, yet hides an unyielding resilience. By chance, he triggers the ability to "perceive the essence of machinery," allowing him to precisely discern mechanical structures and the root causes of malfunctions, and even decipher technical blueprints through touch. He goes from reserved to decisive, from insecure to confident, and ultimately becomes the "Kin —Reads—Score114d adds
- 8 I Owed the System a Billion from the Start, So I Turned Around and Bought the Apocalypse 开局欠系统一个亿我反手买下末世 The apocalypse arrives. Others awaken superpowers, but I awaken with a debt of a hundred million? [The universe's most ruthless Debt System has officially activated!] [Newbie gift pack: A debt limit of 100,000,000 yuan. Please check it!] Lin Yuan: ??? Other people's Systems give them cheat abilities, but mine gives me debt? [Ding! The Host's survival rate has fallen below 0.01%. A forced loan of 10,000 yuan has been issued to purchase The Apocalypse Survival Guide!] [Current total debt: 100,010, —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 9 Urban Duckweed: I Once Thought You Were My Way Out 都市浮萍：我曾把你当退路 After graduating from university, Cao Lili takes a job as an ordinary office clerk at a company in the city. Liu Xiaodong, the son of a family that made its fortune from demolition compensation, pursues her relentlessly, and he has an incredibly unreasonable mother... —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 10 Time-Space Merchant: Wonders and Perils of Transmigrating Between Two Worlds 时空商人:穿越两界的奇妙与危机 The Space-Time Merchant: Wonders and Perils of Transmigration Between Two Worlds —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 11 Mortal Bones Defy the Immortals: From Servant to Supreme of All Realms 凡骨逆仙：从杂役到万界至尊 Lin Fan, a youth with a damaged spiritual root, works as a menial disciple in the Qingyun Sect, one of the lowest-ranking sects in the cultivation world. Bullied at every turn, he expects to waste away at the bottom, until he unexpectedly awakens the “Myriad Things Evolution System.” Plants can become spiritual roots, ordinary stones can be forged into immortal bones, and even discarded pills that others treat as worthless can transform in his hands into heaven-defying elixirs! “Bad aptitude? I’ 17Reads—Score—14d adds
- 12 From Pisces to Taurus 从双鱼座到金牛座 Time period: The year 3012 AD. Humanity has successfully ventured beyond the Solar System and established a rudimentary network of colonies across star systems, but true interstellar civilization remains a long way off. Technology: Warp drives, or similar faster-than-light technology, have become practical, but limitations still prevent unrestricted travel. Energy weapons, shields, genetic engineering, and artificial intelligence are widely used. Applications of dark matter and antimatter are st —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 13 Foot Soaking Master: Practicing in the Modern City 泡脚宗师：我在都市修当下 A wage slave fights his way to the top, not by splurging, but by soaking his feet! One basin of hot water, and he soaks his way into an invincible life! Chen Mo is you, me, and every ordinary person crushed by life until they can barely breathe: working overtime and staying up late, having coworkers dump their messes on them, listening to the boss make empty promises, having no money or connections, getting rejected on blind dates... He’s nothing more than a human-shaped extra in the background, —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 14 Our Home's Been Invaded? I'll Summon a Velociprey from Monster Hunter 家被入侵？我反手召唤怪猎蓝速龙 [Decisive and Ruthless + Uniting the World After the Apocalypse + Monster Hunter + System Awakening + Monster Hunter Stories and Mainline Games] Lin Huan’s ecological zone is on the verge of being overrun by monsters, and his only old butler urges him to run. With no other choice, he pulls out the “Bio-Editor” his parents left behind... [Ding! Monster Hunter Stories System bound! Velocidrome (Juvenile) blueprint unlocked!] Viewers: “Bringing dinosaurs back? That’s old hat! Wait... what did he ma 103Reads7.1Score1614d adds
- 15 [Seeking the Dao in the Dust Realm] 【尘界问道】 In the Profound Dust Realm, where countless races stand tall and the Great Dao is contested, humanity was once a glorious ruling power. But after the "Calamity of Severed Dao" swept across the heavens, the path of cultivation was cut off. Humanity became a vassal of other races, struggling on the brink of extinction. The young Ling Chen was born into the lowest class of humanity, the "Dustfolk." With his spiritual meridians blocked from birth, he was deemed incapable of cultivation, a worthless —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 16 Reborn: A Tycoon's Rise in Entertainment, Settling Scores with My Ex-Girlfriend from the Start 重生：神豪文娱，开局清算前女友 In my previous life, my materialistic girlfriend and a rich heir joined forces to drive me to my death. I died with hatred in my heart. Reborn in this life with the [Essence of Chinese Culture Awakening System], I swear to make them pay a hundredfold! Those Western luxury goods you’re so proud of? One Chinese-inspired design from me will have global superstars clamoring to wear it! That entertainment empire you monopolize? One animated adaptation of Journey to the West will make its mark as a ma —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 17 Reborn as the God of Chips 重生之我是芯片之神 A new story is here! Come read my work 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! 13Reads—Score—14d adds
- 18 When Silence Begins to Speak 当寂静开始说话 We fear the dark only because the light is gone. Until he became silence itself. Lin Ye’s world collapsed completely amid midnight echoes. Erosion energy invaded, and supernatural abilities awakened. Some of the superpowered proclaimed themselves the new gods, formed the Fallen Temple, and turned their blades against their former kin. He had only wanted to be an ordinary bystander. But after awakening the talent codenamed “All Things Return to Silence,” he was forced into the heart of the mael —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 19 The Starfighter’s Path 星空战士之路 Meng Xinghe was just an ordinary wage earner. He thought he would live out an uneventful life, just like millions of other workers. But a powerful, desperate will to resist, carried over from his dying self in the future, triggered his awakening ahead of schedule. He became an Awakened, joined the Morningstar Alliance, and embarked on a journey among the stars... From then on, he began a life of battle as a Star Warrior. I roam freely through neutron storms and brave black holes in pursuit of fr —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 20 Class Change to Knight: I Control the Three-Sided Chessboard 转职骑士：我执掌三方棋局 Arthur began as a green, hot-blooded new knight. After being betrayed by his closest companions, he grew in solitude through the darkness, navigating the three factions of monsters, humans, and neutrals. In the end, he uncovered the truth behind the world's crisis, redefined what it means to “save” the world, and became the true cornerstone of its balance. —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 21 The Age of Empowerment 赋能纪元 On everyone's sixteenth birthday, they place a “beloved keepsake,” filled with deep emotion and memories, on the national altar. The keepsake awakens into a unique ability based on its “essence” and “emotional connection.” It is a moment that determines honor, responsibility, and personal destiny. Protagonist Lin Yi: Keepsake: a simple string of wooden prayer beads, twelve in all. Fatty Zhao Dayong Keepsake: an old-fashioned stainless steel thermos pot left behind by his grandmother. Skinny Chen —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 22 You Said It Was Archaeology, So Why Did You Unearth a Millennia-Old Demon Lord? 说好考古，你挖出千年魔尊 Lin Wei, who worked herself to death from overtime, is forced to bind herself to the Emotion Harvesting System. To stay alive, she livestreams her way into a forbidden site sealed for three thousand years and opens the coffin of an ancient Demon Lord herself. But the first thing she touches is a hand as smooth and warm as jade. The comments explode: “Streamer, run! There are claw marks inside the coffin!” She looks down and meets a pair of slowly opening, golden eyes. He smiles faintly. “Little —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 23 Casino Storm 赌场风云 People often say that nine out of ten gambling games are rigged, but there's another saying: gamble long enough, and even the gods will lose. In our harmonious society, where material and spiritual culture are highly developed, the age-old vice of gambling is still all around us. How many people have lost everything to it, even tearing their families apart? Written from the perspective of someone who worked in casinos, this book exposes the little-known secrets of the gambling world and the many 1Reads—Score614d adds
- 24 What Kind of Nobodies Are These Things I Summon? 我召唤的都是些什么路边呀 This is the story of Lu Xiaofan summoning the protagonists from his own book. “I’m a slow burn, just like this book.” “My character is that I’m brilliant and resourceful. There’s definitely something fishy going on here.” “I’ve got plenty of money, but you can’t use it.” “Please, just let me retire.” “Big brother, don’t you love me anymore?” “Freedom!” —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 25 The Legend of Wesley, the Blue-Blooded Man 蓝血人卫斯理传奇 This book reveals the mystery of Wesley’s origins, along with a series of extraordinary adventures involving his friend Yuan Zhenxia, his beloved Bai Su, warlords from the Republican era, and extraterrestrial beings. 213Reads—Score—14d adds
- 26 The Transport Route 运输线 Amid Japanese air raids, rampant banditry, and internal power struggles, how can the lifeblood of China’s air defense, 91-octane aviation gasoline, be transported safely from faraway Xingxingxia in Xinjiang to Lanzhou, the vital hub on the front lines of the War of Resistance? Zhu Shaoliang, chairman of the Gansu provincial government, issues a strict order: recruit ten thousand camels and four hundred carts within a set deadline, and form a massive transport convoy to rush the fuel to its desti 1Reads—Score114d adds
- 27 The Abandoned Heir Returns: I Rule the City 弃少归来，都市我为尊 [War God Son-in-Law] + [Business Warfare] + [Elite Soldier] + [Strategy] + [Face-Slapping] + [Wild Imagination] + [Urban] Once cast aside by the Lin family like a worn-out shoe, the illegitimate son was actually the “Night Emperor,” feared by powerful figures across the nations of the underworld! Returning with the elite assassin organization Shadowblade, he has barely set foot in Jiangcheng when he runs into the arrogant provocation of Li Zhe, eldest grandson of the capital's Li family. Fifty 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 28 A Hundredfold Gift Rebate: I Got an S-Rank Dragon Egg from the Start 亿倍赠礼返还：开局获得S级龙蛋 Lu Fan is six years old and stuck in the apocalypse. He can’t even afford a meal, and his uncle’s family exploits him. It’s a living hell from the start! His aunt sneered, “You think you’re good enough to eat an egg?” Lu Fan: “I’m more than good enough to make you furious!” He stepped forward. “I want to become a genetic warrior, too!” His aunt said, “You can’t even afford food, and you want to be a genetic warrior? Dream on!” Lu Fan: Good thing I have a cheat! Ding! Gift-Return System successfu 1.6kReads7.2Score15714d adds
- 29 Heart of Divine Ashes 神烬之心 “The world is a dining table, and you and I are both dishes.” The day Lu Jin awakened his Ember Soul Seed, the divine stele of the Divine Millet Bureau exploded with a crimson warning: **“Gods feast on human souls; humans cook the children of gods.”** From then on, he became the gods’ number-one target for the dinner plate. But he didn’t know Three hundred years ago, he was the sharpest blade in the divine realm. He defected to save a child, and his beloved Shi Li pierced his divine core wit —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 30 My Travel Journal Across the Cosmos 我的寰宇周游日志 Original multiverse + sci-fi + fast-paced + behind-the-scenes scheming + ensemble cast + richly detailed godlike civilizations + cosmic sociology Through the void, I catch glimpses of the multiverse. I, Jiang Hao, will seize its opportunities one by one. In the end, among all possible truths and realities, I will find a path where individuals and civilizations can prosper together, ascending and evolving in tandem. First world elements: wasteland pantheon, machine church, fallen civilization, di 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 31 Night Watcher: I Will Guard the Last Glimmer of Light in the Dark 守夜人：我来守护黑夜最后一点光 [Traditional Fantasy + Decisive and Ruthless + Multiple Heroines + Steady Pace] After being reborn into a second life and witnessing a massacre, Shi Han becomes ruthless. Killing for treasure is commonplace; wiping out entire sects and clans is nothing unusual. A corpse maiden and a poison sect accompany him as he climbs a ladder to heaven built from bones. —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 32 The Gate of Idra 伊德拉之门 A kidnapping changes Yang Fan's fate. An unknown world communicates with him in ways he cannot see, and the sea of stars beckons. A missing plane? An AI awakening? Oppression and resistance? The future holds limitless possibilities… —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 33 Treasure Every Inch of Fleeting Sunlight 珍惜每一寸遗漏阳光 Work is steadily devouring people’s time and energy, while the family life they once cherished is continually squeezed and pushed to the margins. If left unchecked, this trend will only intensify as technology advances and the economy continues to grow. The material comforts people gain through hard work may not make up for what they lose emotionally and spiritually. Today, companies have far more influence over family life than families have over companies: demands at work are urgent, while fam —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 34 The Last Charioteer 最后的御者 “If one day I cease to exist, let that be my gift to this world.” The Last Keeper Students learn from teachers. But where do teachers get their knowledge? From nature. —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 35 Silk Road Heartbeat 丝路心跳 Yunyun, a young woman from the south, is visiting the Yellow River in Lanzhou when she has a chance encounter with Ruixiang, a young man from Beijing. Their journey along the Yellow River becomes the starting point of their romance. As they take in Lanzhou’s landmarks and learn about its culture, geography, and stories, they fall in love with each other and with the city. Their adventures begin with Lanzhou’s delicious food: beef noodles, egg and fermented-rice soup, barbecue, hand-grabbed lamb, —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 36 The Last Archmage 末代大法师 “Dao Yi, keep walking. Don't look back…” “Look ahead. The stars are showing the way.” The stream babbled on, carrying his boundless fear and tears as it rushed toward the depths of the dark pine forest. He clutched his bundle and compass tightly, as if holding on to the last warmth left in the world. The forest stretched out like an ocean, and the mist gathered again, but it was no longer the familiar, gentle haze. Now it was filled with uncertainty and chill. Only the seven blue crystals on —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 37 Transmigrate to Become a CEO 穿越去当总裁 Ye Chen opened his eyes in the ICU and discovered he had become the heir to a trillion-yuan family. >Before he could celebrate, the housekeeper handed him some papers: the family had frozen all his funds. >“Young Master, all you have left in your name is this hospital room,” the housekeeper sighed. >Ye Chen looked at the smug faces of his uncles on TV and suddenly smiled. 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 38 The Primordial Light 原初之光 This is not a power fantasy. This is not a power fantasy. The plot involves multiple layers of metaphor. The first dozen or so chapters lay the groundwork, so the pace is a little slow. I’m new to this, so please be kind. Mysterious symbols have appeared around the world, and they are all exactly alike. These symbols have deep connections to ancient myths. What is the mysterious organization’s goal? Why is it connected to the murder cases of scholars in the scientific community? What is the true 7Reads—Score—14d adds
- 39 Jincheng Out of Step 金城异步 During the War of Resistance Against Japan, Lanzhou was a vital hub on the international route connecting China and the Soviet Union, a major military center in the northwest, and a key city in the rear. Underground operations there were exceptionally complex and crucial. Various forces vied for control, making the work multifaceted, interconnected, and extremely dangerous. As a strategic hub in the northwest and a key point on the route for Soviet aid to China, Lanzhou's political importance co —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 40 Three Days: I Won Ten Million at the Casino 三天，我在赌城赢了一千万 [Urban + Supernatural Abilities + Everyday Life + Multiple Heroines] One act of courage earned Lin Qiu the supernatural ability to see through things. Rejected after confessing to the campus beauty? You look down on me today, but tomorrow you won’t even be worthy of me. Lin Qiu’s motto: Be an ordinary man, greedy for money and fond of beautiful women... 6.8kReads7.9Score54814d adds
- 41 After Gaining X-Ray Vision, I Went on a Rampage at the Casino 获得透视功能后，我在赌场杀疯了 What? My girlfriend took out an online loan using nude photos? Zheng Qian is stunned when he gets the call. To help his girlfriend pay off the debt, he can only take a risk and try his luck at a casino. Unexpectedly, he gains the power to see through things and cleans out the casino... "How much did this beauty borrow against her photos? I'll pay it off for her... A hundred thousand? Fine, she's coming with me!" "This girl's pretty too. How much does she owe?" Having money really makes a 849Reads5.9Score10214d adds
- 42 Thirteen Ghost-Hand Techniques: There's a Way to Gamble 鬼手十三式：赌亦有道 A true gambling hero Does not gamble for profit, but to cultivate the mind. A game of cards reflects the ways of the world; what you choose to keep or give up reveals your true self. Stake your greed and anger, and hold fast to your principles. Know right from wrong, and distinguish good from evil. Wins and losses vanish in an instant; only a steadfast character endures. Never cheat to win, and never let gains or losses cloud your mind. See how the young gambling hero Huang Long makes the Thirte 594Reads—Score—14d adds
- 43 Swords of Legends: From the Start, I Wield the Xuanyuan Sword 古剑：开局手握轩辕剑 [Gu Jian fanfiction] + [Making up for past regrets] + [Multiple heroines] Good news! He’s reborn! Bad news! He’s reborn into Gu Jian Qi Tan! From the start, he becomes one of the members of Wumengling Valley. He thinks he’s landed in another hopeless situation, but then he awakens the Sign-in System! From the start, he gets the Star Soul of Xuanyuan Sword! 219Reads5.5Score—14d adds
- 44 After Going Bankrupt, I Awakened the Divine Eye of Appraisal 破产后，我觉醒鉴宝神眼 One stroke can make you poor, and one stroke can make you rich. Others rely on experience to appraise treasures. I rely on my divine eye. With one glance, I can tell real from fake; with another, I can determine an object's age. Antiques, curios, jade, rough gemstones: I can see through the truth of everything. From a bankrupt failure with nothing to his name, he rises step by step to become a legendary powerhouse. 4Reads6.4Score—14d adds
- 45 The Long, Mysterious Night 诡秘长夜 [Apocalypse] + [Cthulhu] + [NTR] + [Superpowers] + [Dark] A clash between gods brought about the Apocalypse. Their flesh and blood rained down upon the human world, parasitizing ordinary people and giving rise to Superpowers. Humans used their Superpowers to fight one another in the Apocalypse, ultimately bringing about their extinction. Xu Ming, the last human alive, offered every corpse in the world as a sacrifice to the gods. To his astonishment, he truly attracted the attention of a god and —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 46 Abyssal Mirror: The World Grows More Complicated 深渊镜像：世界变得复杂起来 When reality cracks, the abyss opens its eyes. The awakening of the "Abyssal Core" is not the end of the world, but the remaking of civilization. Chen Yuan wants to become a new god. Through the "Ark Project," he would forge a cage of absolute order and upload human consciousness into an eternal virtual paradise. The Pavilion of the Hourglass, cold-hearted cleaners, believes that only by thoroughly "silencing" anomalies can the old world's stability be preserved. And in the gaps between these cl 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 47 Transmigrating into Investiture of the Gods: I, Di Xin, Rewrite My Fate from the Start 穿越封神：我帝辛开局逆天改命 My name is Ye Xun. I used to be a corporate drone, but after dying suddenly, I transmigrated into the body of Di Xin of the Great Shang. From the start, I was caught in the Investiture of the Gods calamity. Three Sages signed the Investiture List together, and human lives were as worthless as grass. The capital, Chaoge, was on the brink of collapse, the feudal lords were watching like tigers, Heaven’s Will bore down on me, and the Sages were plotting. I had become the archetypal tyrant destined 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 48 Vast Cosmos: Smuggling on the Frontier 浩瀚宇宙：我在边境干走私 [An Ancient Power Flows Through the Body of a Smuggler] After Lin Yuan unexpectedly gains a mysterious, ancient power, how will it change a smuggler who knows nothing but how to run away? One female biologist wants to dissect him for research, while another, a female mechanic, wants to turn him into barbecue. All he wants is to stay alive. 6Reads—Score—14d adds
- 49 A System from the Start, Living Life to the Fullest 开局获得系统，享受肆意人生 [Urban Fantasy] + [System] + [Black Technology] + [Tycoon] + [Multiple Heroines] + [Actresses] + No Cultivation (This book is NOT about a simp!!!!!! Please don't make wild claims without even reading it. Do you even know what a simp is? Seriously.) Jiang Jing is an orphan who has just graduated from college. He plans to get an ordinary job and coast through life. Unexpectedly, he gets a System that gives him multiples of the money he spends on women!!! The higher their affection for him, the mor 14.6kReads7.4Score1.3k14d adds
- 50 The Greater Universe: I Livestream My Exploration of Alien Civilizations 大宇宙：我直播探秘外星文明 [Pilot a starship, command mechs, explore alien worlds, destroy the Three-Body civilization, and become a god.] What are alien civilizations like? Ning Lang pilots a spacecraft to the Moon, Mars, Venus, Mercury, Saturn, Jupiter, and other star systems beyond the solar system, seeking to uncover the existence of alien civilizations. On his journey of exploration, he discovers machine civilizations, the Three-Body civilization, virtual-world civilizations, insectoid civilizations, silicon-based ci 201Reads6.6Score—14d adds
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