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- 1 Tales of the Dark River: Hidden in Plain Sight 暗河传：大隐于市 First, this novel is a sequel to Tales of the Dark River. Second, it fully respects the original story's logic, but completely rewrites the ending of the Dark River arc in The Blood of Youth. Changhe not only survives, his character remains true to form. Third, this is an ensemble story. Everyone in the Dark River has their own moments in the spotlight. No one is just a plot device. Fourth, there is no Bai Hehuai and no dual male leads. There are no romance plots apart from Qingyang and Xuewei's 1.1kReads8.2Score10014d adds
- 2 The Mu-Chang Mini Theater 暮昌小剧场 My new work is out! Come read it 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! 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 3 Twelve Years on the Dark River: The Sword of the Other Shore 暗河十二年：彼岸之剑 The twelve years of Su Muyu's life are a crucial period in his transformation from a “puppet” and “sword-bearer” into a true “leader” and “game changer.” This is more than the passage of time: it is a revolution turned inward and a long march toward the light. In the deepest darkness, a sword is forged to lead the way to the light; amid merciless upheaval, an unshakable heart is guarded. 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 4 Film and TV Crossover: When the Forest Deepens, the Deer Appears 综影视：林深时见鹿 Standalone stories, either 1v1 or no romantic pairing. Volume One: The Blood of Youth, paired with Su Changhe Content warning: Every protagonist is powerful, and the author only writes sweet romances, giving every protagonist a happy ending. If that's not your thing, please move on. The author is sensitive, so please go easy on the criticism. 717Reads—Score10714d adds
- 5 Dark River Fanfiction: Su Changhe's Confession 暗河同人文：苏昌河的自白 Audiences and readers usually see things from an all-knowing perspective, but even God needs compassion. Once characters come alive, right and wrong aren’t so clear-cut. From my perspective, I’ll tell a story that follows the heart. May Su Changhe always remain Su Changhe. Changmu99. 7Reads—Score—14d adds
- 6 Tales of the Dark River: Lanterns by the Riverbank 暗河传之陌上河灯 My new work is here! Come read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you enjoy it. Your support inspires me to write, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! 7Reads—Score—14d adds
- 7 The Fated, Tangled Love of Two Sus 双苏宿命情缠 Two male leads, both powerful. Based on Tales of the Dark River. A deranged, devoted younger top × a cold, restrained older bottom | Rebirth | Past and present lives | Mutual devotion and fierce affection | Both powerful. Su Changhe willingly dies at Su Muyu's hands. “Was I really wrong?” He speaks the oath he made all those years ago, then closes his eyes and accepts death. Su Changhe returns reborn, but now he only wants to be Su Muyu's devoted servant. “Muyu can only be mine. No one else dese 14Reads—Score—14d adds
- 8 The Dark River Fanfic: Sunset Is Twilight, Two Suns Are Chang (Part One) 暗河传同人文:日落为暮，双日为昌（上） A Fanfiction of The Legend of Anhe: Sunset at Dusk, Two Suns at Dawn (Part One) 7Reads—Score—14d adds
- 9 Dark River: Help, Zhuo Yue'an Seems to Have Something Wrong with His Head 暗河：救命，卓月安好像脑子有病 [A Blood River Tale fanfic, lots of original worldbuilding, apologies for OOC, Muchang, Zhuo Yue'an x Su Changhe] Su Changhe was minding his own business in the Dark River when he suddenly received a contract to assassinate someone: Zhuo Yue'an, the young master of Wujian City, who had become a Sword Immortal at just eighteen. He was supposed to go alone. Su Changhe wondered if he had offended someone. This was practically a suicide mission. Then he discovered that Zhuo Yue'an himself had placed 2.1kReads6.9Score16514d adds
- 10 Tales of the Dark River: Rain Flows into a River 暗河传：雨汇成河 Muchang, Muchang, Muchang. No reverse CP. Both characters are reborn, probably back to the end of the TV series. I haven't read the original novel. This was written on impulse, and everything is my own invention. OOC warning. No chapters stockpiled; I write and post each chapter on the same day. Updates are irregular, but I'll try to post a chapter every day. Thank you for waiting. 541Reads6.5Score10914d adds
- 11 Tales of the Dark River: The Storyteller of Destiny 暗河传：天命说书人 A tavern called Youjian suddenly appeared in Jiuxiao City. There was a storyteller inside whose tales could predict the future with uncanny accuracy, stirring up the entire Beili martial world. Some called him a prophet, others said he was the mastermind behind it all. But who was he really? Su Muyu said he had no idea... —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 12 Tales of the Dark River: Born Toward the Light 暗河传：向光而生 This is a fan-created derivative work of A Tale of the Dark River. Its setting and some characters come from the original, but the central plot and protagonist are original, exploring another possibility. The assassins of the Dark River must have no names, and must have no weaknesses. They are shadows forgotten by the world, poisoned blades, ghosts who exist only to carry out their missions. Until one day, a shadow codenamed “Mo Chen” returned from a mission with a token stained with the blood o 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 13 Dark River: Different Paths, Same Schemes 暗河：道不同也要为谋 Su Muyu × Su Changhe Muyu-Chang! Muyu-Chang! Muyu-Chang! When Su Changhe is stabbed through the chest by Su Muyu's sword, he looks at him with red-rimmed eyes. “If this is what you want, I won't resist.” As he falls, Su Changhe's eyes are full of hatred. He says to Su Muyu, “If I could live again, I wouldn't walk the same path as you.” Su Changhe opens his eyes again and discovers that he really has been reborn. He is back beneath the red silk tree, at the moment the two made their pact, befo 83Reads6.8Score—14d adds
- 14 Mysterious Lotus Casebook: Crossing to the Other Shore Together 暗河传：同渡彼岸 Su Changhe x Su Muyu, Changmu Contains OOC, original plotlines, and headcanons. Those who dislike these, please don’t read. “Muyu, did I do something wrong?” “Changhe, I’m taking you home.” “Anyone can die. Anyone but Su Muyu.” “Some prices are too high. Su Changhe can’t die.” This is a fanfiction based on Dark River, whose original author is Zhou Munan. 755Reads8.4Score10214d adds
- 15 Tales of the Dark River Fanfiction: A Killer's Daily Life 暗河传同人文：杀手日常 Su Changhe × Su Muyu: the everyday lives of assassins before they became the leaders of the Dark River. I’ll occasionally throw in a short, self-contained story whenever inspiration strikes. Any out-of-character moments are my fault. Princesses, feel free to take a look. 108Reads—Score—14d adds
- 16 Tale of Dark River: I Give You All the World's Beauty 暗河传:赠你世间所有的美好 Tales of the Dark River: I Give You All the Beauty in the World 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 17 Chang Mu - Dark River: Unless I’m Dead (Fortunate to Meet You) 昌暮-暗河：除非我死了（幸逢你） Chang Mu - Dark River: Unless I'm Dead (Glad I Met You) 10Reads—Score—14d adds
- 18 Under the Silent River: Twin Souls, Twilight Rain Knows Changhe 暗河双生：暮雨知昌河 Based on the TV drama The Dark River, this story focuses on the bond between Su Changhe and Su Muyu. To outsiders, Su Changhe is a sinister, unhinged, scheming, and vengeful master. With Su Muyu, however, he is possessive and fixated, always pretending to be fragile and acting like a needy little green tea. He has long known that he is in love. Su Muyu appears gentle, aloof, kind, and principled, but hides an exceptionally strong possessive streak. At first, he sees Su Changhe as family; later, 46Reads—Score—14d adds
- 19 The Daily Lives of the Dark River Patriarch and the Su Family Head 暗河大家长和苏家主的二三事 A story about the eight years when the Dark River was absent from the martial world. Mu Qingyang and Xue Wei are still alive. Mostly sweet, with a little angst now and then. Everyday antics of the Dark River as they watch the world go by. Also known as The Head of the Household in Nanan City and the Su Family Patriarch's Little Adventures. Also known as The Dark River's Chaotic Everyday Life. I haven't read the book, so I'm going by the TV adaptation. Apologies for any out-of-character moments. 1kReads8.4Score10114d adds
- 20 Su Changhe Fanfic: A Voiceless Heart 苏昌河同人文：哑声 Silent He is Su Changhe, patriarch of the Dark River and the most dangerous shadow in the martial world. Gravely wounded and left unable to speak, he falls into a mountain village, where he is saved by the orphan Yue Xing’er. His voice has long since returned, but he chooses to keep playing the mute “Su He,” savoring the rare peace of not having to pretend and quietly watching her innocence. During their three months living in the mountains, she comes to see him as her only family. Her unguard 10Reads—Score—14d adds
- 21 Tales of the Dark River: You Are My One and Only 暗河传：你是我的唯一 Main pairing: Mu and Chang. Both are reborn, and everything is for a happy ending. The characters may be out of character, and the plot might not go the way you expect. Please don't make suggestions based on personal headcanons. This is a fanfic of Tales of the Dark River, whose original author is Zhou Munan. 744Reads6.4Score10514d adds
- 22 After Being Revived in Tales of the Dark River, Su Muyu Went Mad 暗河传复活后，苏暮雨疯了 Main CP: Mu Chang. Everything for a happy ending. May be out of character. Please don't make suggestions about my original settings. Mu Chang forever. This is fanfiction based on The Blood of Youth: Dark River, by the original author, Zhou Munan. Mu Chang forever. 707Reads6.6Score10114d adds
- 23 Beauty Trains Her Dog: Even the Beagle Is a Loyal Hound [Tale of the Dark River] 美人训狗，比格也忠犬【暗河传】 Two Reborn Leads + Two Male Leads Muchang or Changmu, either pairing is delicious V(^_^)V (The author has only watched the TV adaptation of Dark River, so this includes some original headcanon.) Su Changhe has always believed the greatest value of his life is to pave the way for Su Muyu. It never occurs to him that Su Muyu's path should have him by his side. Classic Dog-Training Scene One Su Changhe: Xiao Yue'an, you are the moon in the sky, and I am mud on the ground. We don't walk the same pat 97Reads—Score—14d adds
- 24 A Glimmer of Light in the Dark River 暗河传三寸光 This is all made up. There's no logic. Deep beneath the Dark River, secrets colder than blades churn in the depths. They are blades who have faced life and death together, each the other's only support. Everyone says she and Su Muyu are a match made in heaven, and even Su Changhe says so. Outside the window, daylight had fully broken. Golden sunlight spilled into the room, casting the two of them's shadows on the ground, stretching long and overlapping. The light was warm and bright. It illumi 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 25 The Dark River's Twin Fiends: The Umbrella Ghost and the Undertaker 暗河双煞：执伞鬼与送葬师 Su Changhe and Su Muyu are the deadliest duo in the Dark River organization. To wipe out old enemies in Shu, Changhe sets up a “parting ploy,” pretending to distance himself from Muyu while secretly putting his plans into motion. Muyu is drugged and restrained at the organization’s headquarters. After seeing through the plot, he takes Blazing Flame Grass and fights his way out, only to be left gravely wounded and on the brink of death. Changhe rushes to his aid through the night, and after a blo 134Reads—Score—14d adds
- 26 Spring Deepens in Four Realms, the Dark River Hides the Moon 四境春深，暗河藏月 [Image generated by AI] Who is he? He's so handsome. I like him. I've decided to spirit him away and make him my husband. I entered the darkness to find you, Su Changhe. I came for you To lead the Dark River to the other shore. 409Reads—Score—14d adds
- 27 Tales of the Hidden River: Notes from Nan’an 暗河传：南安记事 [After the Dark River Disbanded, We Switched to Selling Medicine] Su Muyu, former head of the Su family of Dark River, is now the proprietor of Crane Rain Apothecary. He’s highly capable at his job, but his cooking is even more lethal. Su Changhe, formerly the head of Dark River, is now an idle presence at the apothecary. He lies flat every day, yet is forced to become the exclusive taste tester for his brother’s dark cuisine. They thought retirement would be peaceful and carefree, but who could 22Reads—Score—14d adds
- 28 Tales of the Dark River: A Night of Passion 暗河传：春宵一刻 CP: Su Changhe and Su Muyu, Changmu. This story has little to do with the original plot, though there are some connections, so please use your own judgment. It mostly features little everyday stories about the two of them. A sweet little story centered on the pair. They return to Nanan and open a shop called Tingyu Pavilion. “Changhe, I love you.” “I love you too.” 36Reads—Score—14d adds
- 29 A Young White Horse in the Dark River: Fanfiction 同人文少年白马暗河传 A fan fiction with an original character, featuring an official pairing with Xiao Ruofeng. This is my own interpretation, so please don't flame me if it's not to your taste, and I won't break up any other couples. During the Tai'an era, the entire Beigu Mountain clan was wiped out. Qin Nanzhi (Zhaozhao) was lucky enough to be rescued by Su Changhe, a funeral master of the Dark River, and Su Muyu, the Umbrella Ghost. Hidden in the shadows of the Dark River, she found gentle protection. The blood 5Reads—Score—14d adds
- 30 Dark River: I Only Want Su Muyu 暗河之我只要苏暮雨 In his previous life, Su Changhe died by his closest friend’s sword. Reborn in his youth in the Dark River, he vows that this time he’ll cast aside all the bloodshed and blades, asking only that Su Muyu live a peaceful life. Together, they will rewrite the fate of the Dark River and journey toward the light. He will never let you down. 284Reads—Score—14d adds
- 31 Dark River at Dusk: Vengeance Fills the World, Yet the Land Is a Painted Scene 暗河昌暮：仇满天下，江山亦如画 The world sees the Dark River as a haunt of gutter-dwelling ghosts. They insist on wielding their swords to become immortals, raising those ghosts above the nine heavens! Su Changhe and Su Muyu: two names that have relied on each other for survival in the Abyss of Ghostly Cries, now long since fused into one. So what if the imperial court has its schemes? So what if the whole world is out for revenge? When Su Muyu becomes a Sword Immortal who roams the heavens, and Su Changhe grasps the Way o 131Reads—Score—14d adds
- 32 The Umbrella Bearer from the Other Shore 彼岸执伞人 A fanfic of The Dark River He was once a gentle moonlight in Tianqi City. Yue Qingzhi, the Medicine King Valley’s foremost disciple, possessed miraculous medical skills and a compassionate heart. By living wholeheartedly by the principle of saving lives and healing the wounded, he became the embodiment of idealism in the hearts of Prince Langya and the Four Guardians of Tianqi, a cherished white moonlight. But a political upheaval five years ago left him poisoned by the Tang Clan’s deadly “Beaut 7Reads—Score—14d adds
- 33 Tales of the Dark River: Crossing Calamity 暗河传之渡厄 A new story is here! Come read my work on Tomato Novel. I hope you’ll enjoy it. Your support motivates me to write, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! 16Reads—Score—14d adds
- 34 Muchang: The Patriarch Is a Rotten Person with a Sincere Heart 暮昌：大家长他烂人真心 “Your sword kills for me; my illness lets me scheme against the world for you.” Su Muyu, the gentle, powerful, steady top, + Su Changhe, the frail, ruthless bottom The Dark River is the most mysterious assassin organization in the jianghu. Su Muyu is its sharpest sword, silent as a shadow, never hesitating once his blade is drawn. Su Changhe is its most venomous schemer, confined to his sickbed and ruthless to the core. The world knows only the master-and-servant relationship between the assassi 61Reads—Score—14d adds
- 35 Dark River: Changhe Reflected in the Evening Rain 暗河：昌河映暮雨 - Su Changhe: A top-tier expert who comes across as sinister and unhinged, with a terrible reputation in the martial world. His methods are ruthless, and he never cares about the consequences. The only person he listens to is Su Muyu. He hides an intense possessiveness and is skilled at using a “sweet and innocent” act to compete for Su Muyu’s attention. He has long known that his feelings for Su Muyu go beyond brotherhood, and is certain that Su Muyu is the only one for him. - Su Muyu: A top-t 42Reads—Score—14d adds
- 36 Tales of the Dark River: A New Beginning with Me 暗河传：与我新生 Su Changhe of the Dark River encounters something claiming to be a System during a mission. It promises rewards in exchange for completing tasks. [Shake hands with Su Muyu, receive one year of inner force] [Kiss Su Muyu, receive ten years of inner force and a chest of gold] Su Changhe would fall out with anyone in this life before falling out with money, so the way the two of them got along became strangely awkward. Rumors spread through the jianghu that the Undertaker was gay, and that his 95Reads—Score—14d adds
- 37 Tales of the Dark River: Muchang: Though Our Paths Diverge, We’ll Reach the Same End 暗河传暮昌：你我殊途亦同归 [Su Muy u, the White Moonlight Everyone Sees but a Madman in Private VS Su Changhe, the Little Beagle Who Wrecks the House Both Publicly and Privately] In his previous life, Su Changhe lost control of himself because of the Yanmo Palm and died in Su Muyu’s arms. After death, he became a ghost and watched Su Muyu’s hair turn white overnight as he disbanded the Dark River. They endured countless hardships, yet only understood each other’s feelings after death had parted them. In the end, Su Muyu w 3.1kReads7.0Score36814d adds
- 38 Tales of the Dark River: A Su Muyu and Su Changhe Fanfiction 暗河传:苏暮雨和苏昌河同人 Tales of the Dark River: A Su Muyu and Su Changhe Fanfic 53Reads—Score114d adds
- 39 After Being Reborn in Dark River, the Patriarch Only Wants to Win Back His Wife 暗河重生后大家长只想追妻 Su Changhe is reborn on the night the Dark River falls into turmoil. This time, he no longer wants to fight for the Sleeping Dragon Sword. He only wants to hold on to the person who once held an umbrella over him. In his previous life, he lost Su Muyu for the sake of “the Other Shore.” In this life, his Other Shore exists only in Su Muyu's eyes. He inches closer, pretending that each touch is accidental. Their fingertips meet beneath one umbrella in the rain, and their breaths mingle as he tends 37Reads—Score—14d adds
- 40 Beneath the Evening Rain, Above the Chang River 暮雨之下，昌河之上 My new work is out! Welcome to read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you'll enjoy it. Your support motivates me to write, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! Su Changhe and Su Muyu were both blades of the Dark River. They trained in the same school and faced life and death together, until an unexpected turn during a mission. Su Changhe was gravely wounded and lost his memory during the mission. Su Muyu took him away from the Dark River's prison that very night. With his memories gone, Su Cha 401Reads—Score10414d adds
- 41 No One Saved Me, Su Changhe 无人救我苏昌河 Both Reborn | Clash of Equals | Angsty Romance and Redemption | Jianghu Intrigue | Happy Ending Mu Chang · Su Muyu (top): The Dark River organization’s deadliest assassin, known as the “Umbrella Wraith.” In his previous life, misunderstanding and hesitation indirectly led to Su Changhe’s death. Reborn, he resolves to turn everything around, carefully planning each step. · Su Changhe (bottom): The head of the Dark River family, ruthless and cunning yet deeply lonely. In his previous life, he died 63Reads—Score—14d adds
- 42 Dark River Fanfic: Su Muyun Is Reborn and Raises Little Changhe 暗河同人苏暮雨重生养小昌河 Without Su Muyu, there would be no Su Changhe. Without Su Changhe, Su Muyu would no longer exist. What would happen if Su Muyu could return to the beginning and raise the young Su Changhe himself? ... Mu-Chang pairing 432Reads7.0Score10414d adds
- 43 I Emptied the Underworld Pawnshop and Led the Dark River in Revolt 搬空黄泉当铺，带领暗河反了 [An He Zhuan fan fiction + The Blood of Youth + Su Changhe doting on his daughter + Chang-Mu pairing + mischievous child] This book is complete! Su Li continues her quick transmigration journey. This time, she becomes the villain in An He Zhuan, Su Changhe’s daughter (actually his niece). Through her constant brainwashing and persuasion, she claims the Sleeping Dragon Sword and becomes the new head of the Dark River. To keep the Dark River from being bullied by the righteous sects again, she res 372Reads—Score—14d adds
- 44 Dark River: Rain Falls on the Long River, Twilight Burns Bright 暗河：雨落长河昌暮灼光 Su Changhe: Su Muyu is my bottom line. Su Muyu: Su Changhe is my bottom line. Su Muyu belongs with me, Su Changhe. Su Changhe and Su Muyu will be together for the rest of their lives. 27Reads—Score—14d adds
- 45 Tales of the Dark River: Crossing the Clear Waters 暗河传：清欢渡 While staying up late to read Tales of the Dark River, Lin Qinghuan accidentally transmigrated into an unknown orphan awaiting selection at the Dark River’s “Furnace.” She had barely arrived when the preliminary selection at Ghost Crying Abyss began. Terrified, she hid in a secret passage, where she accidentally stumbled upon Su Muyu carrying out a secret mission to protect the head of the family… 125Reads—Score—14d adds
- 46 [Changmu] Drifting Rain 【昌暮】暮雨潇潇 The rating just opened, so there are few votes. It should gradually stabilize over time... A fanfic based on Legend of the Dark River, female-oriented, with two male leads: Chang Mu pairing! What would happen if Su Muyu, a modern person with a game System, transmigrated into Legend of the Dark River, a world where Su Muyu did not exist, and met Su Changhe, a ruthless villainous boss with no weaknesses? There are original additions and a golden finger, and the characters may be out of character. 6.8kReads8.7Score58314d adds
- 47 Above the Dark River: A Faint Glow 暗河之上：漾漾微光 [All pairings + beloved heroine + watch-along story + love rivals] The heroine may be an original character or someone from the original story. After watching The Blood of Youth trilogy, I was completely hooked, so I started writing fanfiction. I hope you enjoy it. Volume One: Jintang (Tales of the Dark River) Jintang: “What I want has always been in my own hands.” So what if she was a discarded child of the imperial palace? She would turn the waters of the Dark River into life-giving rain and p 1.1kReads—Score10714d adds
- 48 Love on the Dark River: Su 暗河之情苏 The story begins where the TV series The Dark River ends. Su Changhe and Su Muyu decide to disband Dark River and retire from the martial world. After weathering countless storms, they finally confirm their feelings for each other. They travel from one scenic place to another before settling down in Snow Moon City, where they live out the rest of their lives together in quiet happiness. 57Reads—Score—14d adds
- 49 Tales of the Dark River: I Transmigrated into a Villain for Su Changhe 暗河传，为了苏昌河我穿成了反派 Tales of the Dark River: I Reincarnated as the Villain for Su Changhe 71Reads—Score—14d adds
- 50 The Two Masters of the Dark River: Rain and River Marks 暗河双主【雨河印记】 About the Author I am an author devoted to wuxia and fantasy, skilled at portraying deep bonds between characters against the sweeping backdrop of the jianghu. My works depict, with a delicate touch, how people grow and hold fast to their convictions when faced with choices of fate. I focus especially on the profound friendship of confidants who share life and death. Writing Style: 1. Characterization: I excel at creating vivid, layered characters, such as Su Muyu's cool restraint and Su Changhe 16Reads—Score—14d adds
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