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- 51 The Young Blood: Conquering the World with an Iron Hammer 少歌之扛着铁锤走天下 Born after her father's death, she was hidden away by her maternal grandfather from an early age. Unfortunately, she inherited her father's temperament and turned the household upside down. With no other choice, her grandfather had to let her loose to wreak havoc on everyone else. First, she was sent to Hanshui Temple. Then, by chance, she ended up in the Dark River and turned it into a complete mess. Later, she was sent to the immortal mountains of Penglai to recover from her injuries... See th 389Reads—Score10814d adds
- 52 Tales of the Dark River: The Moon Comes Running to Me 暗河传之月亮奔赴而来 Su Muyu and Su Changhe! Su Muyu and Su Changhe! Su Muyu and Su Changhe! Say it three times for emphasis. Inspired by an old fandom trope: what would happen if a future daughter of the couple transmigrated to the time when they were young? At first, Su Changhe: “I like the moon, but the moon doesn’t belong to me.” Su Muyu: “The moon belongs to you. You just don’t know it, and neither does the moon.” Later, Su Changhe: “It’s enough for the moon to hang high in the sky.” Su Muyu: “The moon want 886Reads6.6Score10814d adds
- 53 The Osmanthus Fragrance of Muchang Fills the City 暮昌之桂香满城 A fanfiction of Tales of the Dark River, Mu Chang pairing, rebirth story, OOC warning. Some details may not be quite right. I've nearly eaten up all the good stories, so I'm trying to make some of my own. The characters and plot follow the TV series. The writing is bad, so if you don't like it, just click the back button in the top left corner (>_<). Su Muyu is reborn at the moment the Shadow Sect is destroyed. In this new life, he and his beloved will bring light to the Dark River and walk the 298Reads—Score—14d adds
- 54 Reborn: Dark River Turns to Light, Evening Rain Turns to Me 重生之暗河向明，暮雨向我 [Tales of the Dark River fan fiction, Su Muyu/Su Changhe, Mu-Chang, reborn, sweet romance] I've only watched the TV drama, not read the original novel. This breaks up the canon pairing, and I'm sorry if anyone feels the characters are out of character. This is my first story, so please go easy on me. Su Changhe really did die. Su Muyu killed him. Su Changhe came back to life. You could say Su Muyu saved him. When he opened his eyes, he was twenty years in the past, back when they were still at t 1.8kReads8.4Score13714d adds
- 55 Su Changhe's Life Belongs to the Dark River, but His Heart Belongs to Su Muyu 苏昌河的命是暗河的，他的心是苏暮雨的 Su Changhe’s life belongs to the Dark River, but his heart belongs to Su Muyu 32Reads—Score—14d adds
- 56 The Mourner Who Comes with the Evening Rain 暮雨送葬人 Three years after the assassin organization Dark River disbanded, its leader Su Changhe and top assassin Su Muyu have settled in a secluded valley and opened an apothecary to make a living. Then a sixteen-year-old case crashes into their quiet lives like a sudden storm: Shen Hanzhou, the sole survivor of the Shen family, marks his targets with a withered locust leaf and begins hunting down the twelve people involved in his family's massacre. Mu Qingyan goes missing, and Xie Yunshen is murdered. 102Reads—Score—14d adds
- 57 Records of Rebirth in the Dark River 暗河重生录 Su Muyu, the Umbrella Ghost of the Dark River, is reborn in anguish after killing his dearest friend, Su Changhe. In this life, he returns with the might of a wandering sword immortal, vowing to turn fate around. He will no longer let blood and violence cloud the eyes of the funeral master. He will stand beside Su Changhe, cut through the royal family's schemes, unravel the martial world’s mysteries, and build a city without swords, guiding the Dark River toward the shore of light. And this path 91Reads6.6Score—14d adds
- 58 From Dark River to the Light 暗河向明 (Cover generated by AI) After killing Su Changhe and disbanding the Dark River, Su Muyu headed alone to Nanan City, simply because the person he loved had bought him a house there. He never expected to run into the young miracle doctor. They had not seen each other for ten years, and their reunion should have been a happy one, but Su Muyu just could not smile. He was always staring into the distance, lost in thought. He really, truly missed that person. If he could live his life over again, he, 561Reads6.8Score10414d adds
- 59 Muchang: Lord of the Dark River 暮昌：暗河之主 [Top Assassin Su Muyu × Dark River Heir Su Changhe] In this Dark River, paved with blood and steeped in conspiracy, he is both the other’s trial and his salvation. Su Muyu is Dark River’s sharpest blade, the Umbrella Ghost, with a heart as still as water. Weary of endless slaughter, he longs only for a quiet refuge. Su Changhe is the future king of Dark River, the Smiling Fox, ambitious and hungry for power. He believes that only supreme authority can bring him peace of mind. An order to “assist 47Reads—Score—14d adds
- 60 Tales of the Dark River: Changmu Tavern: The Dream-Fulfillment Arc 暗河传：昌暮酒馆【圆梦篇】 [Dream Fulfillment + Happy Ending] After the Dark River disbanded, a new and everlasting light dawned beyond the Other Shore. Beneath the moon, a bright shooting star streaked across the rooftops. “Changhe, have you made a wish?” Su Changhe smiled fondly. “I didn’t make a wish.” “Why not?” “Because all my wishes have already come true,” he said softly. “Su Muyu, I’ve had only one wish in this life, and that was to have you by my side.” [Dream Fulfillment: This fulfills my dream, and it can be ta 32Reads—Score—14d adds
- 61 Dark River: The True Other Shore 暗河，真正的彼岸 Main couples: Mu Chang, Lian Mo, Ye Bai, Qing Wei. Li Changsheng and others from Dashing Youth will also appear. The timeline has been changed; everything is in service of a happy ending. Su Changhe has been reborn. Looking at Su Muyu before him, he decides he won't let him down again. The Dark River will reach its true shore. Muyu, you must become the head of the family, and I will be the sharpest blade in your hands... 850Reads8.6Score10414d adds
- 62 Quick Transmigration Across Film and TV: Zi Xi 综影视快穿之梓曦 Please don’t bash me. I’m a beginner, so please be kind. If you don’t want to rate it, then don’t, but please don’t bash me. I’m sensitive. I haven’t read the original novel, only watched the TV series. The pacing is slow in places. Most of the couples are broken up, so please don’t take it out on the actors. The logic is weak. 221Reads—Score10214d adds
- 63 Film and TV Crossover: Matchmaking Across a Thousand Worlds 综影视：万千世界拉郎配 As three thousand worlds collide and merge, what paths will the characters from their original worlds take? What will they gain along the way? Can love, friendship, and dreams withstand the trials and hardship? What kind of sparks will pass between funeral master Su Changhe and the little poison prodigy from the Gong Clan, Gong Yuanzhi? 1kReads—Score10014d adds
- 64 Tales of the Dark River: Does Even the Undertaker Have Someone to Fear? 暗河传：送葬师也有怕的人？ Su Changhe ❌ Original Female Lead, Quick Transmigration Su Changhe, the famed undertaker of the Dark River, is a ruthless figure feared throughout the martial world. He holds the power of life and death and commands the Dark River, never showing the slightest fear. Until Su Wujie appeared. Amid the Dark River’s clashes of blades and shadows, an unfamiliar tenderness crept in, one he himself hadn’t even noticed. 10Reads—Score—14d adds
- 65 Under the Silent River: The Overworked Office Drone Makes It to Shore 暗河传之社畜上岸 I’m Lin Yao. Before I died from working overtime, I saved a child, earned enough merit, and bound myself to a farming System. The System said my reward was to transmigrate to a picturesque wuxia world and live out my retirement by farming. But how is the Ghost-Crying Abyss, with its black clouds overhead and bones strewn everywhere, a retirement paradise? To make matters worse, Su Muyu’s blade and Su Changhe’s poisoned palm came at me at the same time. “Who are you?” I hugged the tomato seedling 40Reads—Score—14d adds
- 66 Tales of the Dark River: Moonlight Shines on Xin Chang 暗河传：月明心昌 Su Changhe, someone like you has arrived. I'm Tian Xinyao, an orphan, a witch, and a poison master. I should thank Second Master Tang for dying. Otherwise, how could I have met you? I'm a ghost that crawled out of hell. I once glimpsed the sunlight, and when I saw you, I recognized the same longing in you that I felt in myself. That's why I got involved in certain things. That night, I saw not only your past, but mine as well: a hazy past I had never known. It turns out that my falling in love w 565Reads—Score10014d adds
- 67 The Legend of the Dark River: Deep as Ink 暗河传：墨色情浓 982Reads—Score—14d adds
- 68 Tales of the Dark River: Slay the Wolf 暗河传，杀破狼 Tales of the Dark River, Wolf Killing 5Reads—Score—14d adds
- 69 Dark River Fanfiction: Su Muyu and Su Changhe’s Dark River Fate 暗河传同人：苏暮雨与苏昌河的暗河缘 Tales of the Dark River Fanfiction: Su Muyu and Su Changhe's Bond with the Dark River 9Reads—Score114d adds
- 70 Dark River: Reborn, I Won’t Give Up on You Again! 暗河：重生后，我不会再放弃你！ Dark River: Reborn, I’ll Never Give Up on You Again! 18Reads—Score214d adds
- 71 Dark River: I Am Su Changhe 暗河：老子苏昌河 This story follows Su Changhe from childhood to the very end. It mainly explores the events before the timeline of Tales of the Dark River, while also adding to the story told in Tales of the Dark River! After watching Tales of the Dark River recently, I was completely captivated by Su Changhe’s charm. I read a bunch of fanfiction, but none of it satisfied me, so I decided to write some myself. The whole story revolves around Su Changhe and the brotherly bond between him and Su Muyu! I want that 393Reads8.2Score10214d adds
- 72 Tales of the Dark River: Zhaoyun Crosses the Dark River 暗河传：昭云渡暗河 Mu Yunzhao thinks Su Changhe is vicious and a real bastard. She kindly saved his life, but he wanted her to be the Dark River’s “free doctor.” Su Changhe thinks he was incredibly lucky to meet Mu Yunzhao, and to find a clue to the path that could lead the Dark River to the other shore. This may be out of character, and the plot may differ from what you’ve seen. 35Reads—Score—14d adds
- 73 New Life in the Dark River: A Murky Rain over Changhe Fanfiction 暗河新生之暮雨昌河同人文 The Dark River is the most mysterious assassin organization in the martial world, governed by strict rules that make it difficult for anyone to leave once they join. Su Muyu was once the Dark River’s sharpest blade, but his compassion gradually makes him waver. Su Changhe, the Dark River’s young master, bears the heavy burden of his family and the organization. He seems cold and ruthless, yet secretly hopes to save Muyu. The two become bound together through a mission, only to hurt each other as 30Reads—Score—14d adds
- 74 Dark River: Rain Falls on Changming 暗河：雨落昌明 Dark River, the deepest shadow in the martial world, devours the light and gives rise to bonds. He is Su Muyu, the Dark River’s Puppet, a ghost who wields an umbrella. A sword is hidden beneath it, and kindness in his heart. Amid a destiny of slaughter, he searches for a glimmer of light. He is Su Changhe, the Dark River’s Funeral Master, who commands life and death and calculates every move. In eternal darkness, he builds his own order. They are each other’s sharpest blades and most fatal weakn 29Reads—Score—14d adds
- 75 Why Is Lord Kui So Cute Today, Too? 傀大人今天也这么可爱？ Su Changhe once said, “Anyone can die, but Su Muyu must not!” Su Muyu also once said, “Su Changhe must not die!” The way they are devoted to each other has long surpassed countless springs in this world. This story is mainly about all sorts of little tales featuring Changhe and Muyu. You’re welcome to read the full story for free. You won’t regret it! ::ೖ(⑅σ̑ᴗσ̑)ೖ:: 13Reads—Score—14d adds
- 76 Rules of the Dark River 暗河传规则怪谈 After staying up all night reading a walkthrough for the Dark River arc of The Tales of the Dark River, veteran rule-horror fan Lin Wanwan opened her eyes to find herself in the eerie, ominous world of the Dark River. The chilling rules burned themselves into her mind: Rule One: If you encounter the leader, Su Changhe, make sure to check whether Su Muyu is with him. If he isn’t, run! That’s the madman who’s gone off the rails! Rule Two: If you offend Su Changhe, immediately ask Su Muyu for help. 23Reads—Score—14d adds
- 77 Survive on the Other Shore: Assassins, Stop Farming! 彼岸求生：杀手们别耕了！ The River of Darkness, once a feared organization that struck terror into everyone’s hearts, collectively retired from the underworld, changed its name to “The Other Shore,” and took up farming. Su Muyu waters the crops with sword techniques, while Su Changhe breaks up the soil with palm strikes. Farming is harder than killing. The whole martial world is shipping their “Muyu-Changhe” pairing. Su Changhe grumbles about it while secretly collecting fan comics. Even more absurdly, Tang Lianyue, the 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 78 Rain Falls Over the Dark River, and the Mad Dog Dotes on Me 暗河渡雨，疯犬偏宠 Against the backdrop of the Dark River's conflicts, the story follows Su Changhe and Su Muyu as their relationship deepens from “close brotherhood” into an all-consuming love. In the end, their love is shaped by their opposing allegiances and the cruel hand of fate. #Su Changhe & Su Muyu #Mutual Redemption & Beauty Taming the Mad Dog 42Reads—Score—14d adds
- 79 Tracing the Light Through the Dark River to the Far Shore, Twilight Rain Flows Through Lichuan into Changhe 暗河溯光达彼岸，暮雨沥川汇昌河 A Dark River fanfic, ensemble cast, two male leads: two powerful characters, Su Changhe x Su Muyu, Chang and Mu Secondary couples: Mu Qingyang x Mu Xuewei, Tang Lianyue x Mu Yumo x Lei Yunhe, Xie Xuan x Bai Hehuai, Xie Buxie x Xie Huaqing, Zhao Yuzhen x Li Hanyi, Mu Ciling x Xiao Chaoyan, Wen Liang x Mu Chunfeng, Heavenly Official x Earthly Official The story starts with Su Changhe being two years older than Su Muyu, and follows them from the time they enter Dark River as children until they kil 468Reads8.1Score—14d adds
- 80 Tales of the Dark River: I Overhear Their Thoughts, and the Heroines Lose It 暗河传：偷听心声，女侠们破防了 [Wish fulfillment + invincible protagonist + no power-level suppression + Dashing Youth and The Blood of Youth] Mu Chen transmigrates into the Dark River world and becomes the adopted son of the head of the Dark River family, known as its number one spoiled young master. After obtaining the Mind-Reading System, Mu Chen can hear the protagonist's thoughts. What he doesn't expect is that every female heroine can hear his thoughts too. [What? The head of the family wants to pass the Sleeping Dragon 1kReads—Score—14d adds
- 81 Su Changhe Loves Only Su Muyu, and Su Muyu Spoils Only Su Changhe 苏昌河唯爱苏暮雨，苏暮雨唯宠苏昌河 Su Changhe loves only Su Muyu, and Su Muyu dotes only on Su Changhe. 27Reads—Score114d adds
- 82 Tales of the Dark River: At the King’s Side 暗河传：君王侧 I just ascended the throne and need people. The handsome men of Dark River look good, so I'll take them all. The martial world is mine, and so is the realm. And beauties? Of course. All of you, all of you, come straight into my arms. 19Reads—Score—14d adds
- 83 Tales of the Dark River: Call Me the Lotus Sword Immortal 暗河传，叫我莲花剑仙 A transmigrator awakens the System from the start, inheriting Li Lianhua's memories and the poison known as Bicha. He is rescued by Xin Baicao and Bai Hehuai of Medicine King Valley. Five years later, he completes the System's mission and earns his reward. The poison is completely purged, and he finally leaves the valley to enjoy a carefree life in this very different world! 2.8kReads5.9Score19214d adds
- 84 The Empress’s Retirement World Has Become a Dark River 女帝养老位面成暗河了 [Strong Female Lead] [System] [Couple: Su Changhe] [An Underworld River Story Fanfiction] · Who is Beili's moonlight? The former City Lord of Kapok City, Her Highness Princess Xiao Lingyun, Beili's Tenth Princess, who died eleven years ago. Now she's crawled out of her grave, determined to reclaim everything she once lost. Including her rightful throne! The funeral master has someone he cherishes in his heart. But that person has someone else in her heart. Then she died, and her corpse came bac 332Reads—Score14414d adds
- 85 The Dark River Shines Again: A Vow Beneath the Umbrella 暗河重光：执伞为誓 This time, the Undertaker will bury no one. He asks only to grow old with the Umbrella Ghost. This time, the Dark River will not merely step into the light. It will bear witness to a love too profound for this world to accept. Su Changhe, the Undertaker, died by the sword of Su Muyu, the Umbrella Ghost. As his blood ran dry, he understood just one thing: the power and light he had spent his whole life fighting for were worth less than a single tear in that man's eyes. When he opened his eyes aga 22Reads—Score—14d adds
- 86 Young Blood: Of the Thirty-Six Strategies, Laying Low Is Best 少白：三十六计，苟为上计 The moment Lin Zhaowan regains consciousness, a splitting headache nearly knocks her out again. Countless fragments of unfamiliar memories rush into her mind like floodwaters bursting through a dam. Her name is now Su Yunwan. She is fifteen years old, and a stand-in for a low-ranking assassin in the Dark River, the most mysterious and feared assassin organization in the martial world. The original Su Yunwan recently “died” on a mission. She was killed in a failed assassination targeting Young M 105Reads—Score314d adds
- 87 Flowing Together in the Dark River 暗河同流 The Dark River is the deepest shadow in the martial world, an assassin organization that cares only about results, not right and wrong. Su Changhe is the future leader of the Dark River. Cunning and ruthless, he believes in power and political maneuvering, making him the perfect heir. Su Muyu is the organization's sharpest weapon. His swordsmanship is unmatched, and he is aloof and proud. Amid endless killing, he holds fast to a secret line he will not cross. Fate binds these two very different 48Reads—Score—14d adds
- 88 Film and TV Crossover: The Great Mission to Save the Male Leads 综影视：拯救男主大作战 Tales of Dark River: Su Changhe, currently updating “Where I'm going, even Buddha cannot save me.” “Where are you going?” “To the other shore.” Each world is independent, with original settings and plot changes. Feel free to read only the volumes featuring worlds that interest you. 592Reads—Score—14d adds
- 89 Tales of the Dark River: Alive? Alive! 暗河传：活着？活着！ I transmigrated into a martial arts world without a golden finger. What am I supposed to do? Wait! I naturally have a low presence? The head of the Xie family says I was born to be an assassin. Low presence + Conan-like constitution = the perfect assassin. I couldn’t find the book I wanted to read, so I wrote one myself ✧ ◔.̮◔ Hi there! I’ve only watched short videos and read fanfiction, so I won’t follow too much of the original plot. I’ll watch the TV series later to catch up. 126Reads6.3Score—14d adds
- 90 Crossover: Every World Is Different 综：各个世界都不同 [Tales of the Dark River] Ongoing Xie Ruyun, known as “Ghost of the Butcher's Knife,” is the foremost practitioner of the Xie family's saber techniques. He grew up with Su Muyu and Su Changhe, rose from an Unknown to become the Dark River's finest assassin, and took his place as head of the Xie family. I'll continue with The Blood of Youth afterward. 602Reads—Score11114d adds
- 91 A Cool Beauty's Transmigration 清冷美人穿越记 After Chang’e gets drunk, the mischievous Chaos Pearl chooses her to travel to countless worlds and earn merit. Once cool and aloof, she grows sweet and endearing, meets handsome men from all walks of life, and falls in love with each of them. 242Reads—Score—14d adds
- 92 Above the Dark River, Your Heart Knows Mine 暗河之上，君心知我 She fell from the palace towers and came to rest above the Dark River. He was a lone blade in the river: Su Changhe. Awakening in the netherworld, she gathered the beggars, established a new order, and vowed to carve out a way forward for all living beings. He scoffed at her naivety, yet willingly became her blade, ready to cleave mountains and seas for her. When she returned from the other shore, she set her sights on the throne. Only then did the world realize that the undertaker who devoured 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 93 Tales of the Dark River: Spring Waters Reflect Peach Blossoms 暗河传：春水映桃花 Spring waters flow east, peach blossoms burn bright. Where moonlight falls is my home, and also... my grave. The Dark River has no light, so I will be your only moon. This world has no mercy, so I will be your final sword. Either we die in pain together, or I die for you. 66Reads5.0Score—14d adds
- 94 Film and TV Crossover: The Bewitching Waters and Heart-Enticing Gu 综影：惑水蛊心录 The ultimate temptress and her countless husbands~ [Films and TV + anime] Written on a whim 934Reads—Score—14d adds
- 95 Dark River: As the Long Night Ends, Dawn Breaks 暗河：长夜将尽，天光启明 [Original novel fanfiction: The Young Blood, Blood River, and The Young Heroes] [No female lead + no transmigration + no System] They say there is a river in this world that can only be found in the dead of night, by following the moonlight along its banks. Its people are assassins in the darkness, the most ruthless killers. This river is called the Dark River, and so are they. Yet even within the Dark River, there are those who yearn for the light and long for the other shore… “I am Nameless. T 8Reads—Score—14d adds
- 96 Chang Mu - Dark River: Unless I’m Dead (Drunk) 昌暮-暗河：除非我死了（醉了） Chang Mu - Dark River: Unless I'm Dead (Drunk) 43Reads—Score—14d adds
- 97 Legend of the Dark River: Osmanthus Moon Guide 暗河传：桂月引 Wen Shuyue, the eldest young lady of the Wen family To outsiders: “Poised and dignified, cool and elegant...” At home: “She lets her girlish side show and is deeply empathetic...” Su Changhe, the Underworld’s funeral master To outsiders: “A ruthless killer who lives by the blade...” At home: “Shuyue, Muyuye, little Hehuai...” He always shows his family he cares in his own special way 234Reads—Score11914d adds
- 98 Tales of the Dark River: Burying the Netherworld 暗河传之送葬幽冥 The Undertaker vs. the Netherworld Ghost [Su Changhe × Original Female Lead + No transmigration, no rebirth, no System] Apologies for any out-of-character moments The first time they met, Su Manzhu found Su Changhe’s Inch Finger Sword pointed straight at her throat as he demanded to know why she was skulking outside Su Muyue’s room. Su Manzhu’s lashes quivered, a glimmer of tears in her eyes. “You’ve got it wrong…” Later, Su Changhe had a bone fan custom-made for her. She named it “Other Shore 1.1kReads6.8Score10214d adds
- 99 Su Changhe, Come Here to Big Sister 苏昌河快到姐碗里来 Whenever people speak of the Dark River, they say it is a darkness tempered into one’s very bones and blood. Su Changhe was a young man whose very name represented hope, yet his ending was so far from happy. I thought he deserved a fulfilling ending, and so this book came to be. (This book is not officially authorized and was written purely for enjoyment.) (An outwardly warm, innocent little flower × the Dark River’s new patriarch) I’ll leave the story here for now. 138Reads—Score—14d adds
- 100 Tales of the Dark River: Rely on Yourself, Not Heaven or Earth 暗河传之靠天靠地不如靠自己 I couldn't find any fanfiction to read, so I'm making my own. No CP, no CP, no CP story. A killer organization wants to go legit? With no foundation at all, how can it go legit? It has money and people but no business, the whole neighborhood is full of wanted criminals, and everyone around them is ignorant of the law. How are they supposed to get by? If they want to go legit, they need a long-term vision. Click to watch a killer organization reinvent itself and build a wharf. 1.3kReads6.8Score10714d adds
