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- 1 The Dragon Map Mystery of Emperor Renzong 仁宗侠影之龙图谜案 His name was Shen Guyun. He had once been the youngest armed guard under Zhan Zhao at the Kaifeng Prefecture in the capital, known as “Jade-Faced Little Whirlwind.” Three years ago, he was falsely accused in a baffling case with no corpse and expelled. Since then, he had wandered the jianghu like a drifting cloud and a wild crane, his whereabouts unknown. 33Reads—Score—14d adds
- 2 Young Bao Qingtian: The Undying Battle Robe 少年包青天之不死战衣 I just finished watching Young Justice Bao 3: Legend of the Heavenly Mandate, and eagerly rushed over to write fanfiction. Young Justice Bao 4 never came out, maybe because there was no script. So I'll provide one myself. This story revolves around an indestructible suit of armor. Since my deductive skills are rather weak, I'll focus more on the plot. I prefer Deng Chao's portrayal of Bao Zheng, so he'll play Bao Zheng this time. Zhao Yang and Shi Xiaolong will play Gongsun Ce and Zhan Zhao, res 1.3kReads6.6Score10714d adds
- 3 Zhaoqing Sun and Moon: Zhan Zhao, You Must Keep Your Cool! 昭青日月：展昭你千万要把持住！ When pirates attack her ship at sea, Lin Sijia stays calm and saves herself. In an ancient castle on a deserted island, she makes a desperate escape for her life and saves others along the way. Swept up by a tornado, Lin Sijia grits her teeth. Even if she dies and becomes a ghost, she'll have her revenge! But... this is the Northern Song dynasty, right? Is this a Seven Heroes and Five Gallants instance? Why are fantasy wuxia and science fiction mixed together? Fine, rule number one for staying a 21Reads—Score—14d adds
- 4 Transmigrated to the Great Song, I Help Lord Bao Solve Cases 穿越大宋，陪包相爷拨疑断案 Chu Jian, a top graduate of the police academy, is honest, kind, and uncompromising in his hatred of evil. Above all, he admires Bao Zheng for his keen judgment and uncanny skill in solving cases. While visiting the Kaifeng Prefecture, he encounters a wronged man. His fervent wish moves Heaven, and Chu Jian transmigrates to the Song Dynasty, becoming Bao Xing. He accompanies Bao Zheng from his humble beginnings to the height of his career, solving bizarre cases, vanquishing demons, saving the pe 73Reads—Score—14d adds
- 5 New Bao Qingtian Fanfic: Zhan Ai 新包青天同人，展艾 Zhan Zhao x Ai Hu Crime Solving + Beloved by All + Everyday Life + Mutual Pining + First Love + Kindred Spirits Ai Hu roamed the martial world from a young age. Later, she joined the Kaifeng Prefecture to help Bao Zheng solve cases, catching Zhan Zhao’s eye in the process. She became the apple of his eye and the darling of the entire Kaifeng Prefecture. As Zhan Zhao spent time with the lively, cheerful girl, he gradually fell for her. Ai Hu, too, came to enjoy following Zhan Zhao around. She was 19Reads—Score—14d adds
- 6 Judge Bao: Strange Cases 包青天之奇案 My new work is here! You're 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! 4Reads—Score—14d adds
- 7 Judge Bao Solves a Shocking Mystery 包青天破惊天奇案 This is a long novel set in the ancient Song dynasty. It tells the story of a young man named Bao Zheng, who, guided by an unwavering belief in justice, becomes a legendary judge amid the complexities of the imperial court. Throughout the long course of ancient history, the forces of good and evil have struggled against each other, while various factions have fought for their own interests. Bao Zheng, however, was born into an ordinary farming family and dreamed from childhood of ridding the pe 7Reads—Score—14d adds
- 8 Great Tang: My Father Is Di Renjie 大唐：家父狄仁杰 [Tang Dynasty + Empress's Reign + Noble Young Master + Child Prodigy + Poetry Champion + Mysterious Organization] After transmigrating as Di Renjie's third son, Di Guangzhao, ten-year-old Di Guangzhao finds himself in dire straits: his father is in prison and due to be executed in three days. As he desperately tries to save his dad, a mysterious organization sets its sights on him too. Saving his father is only the first step. After the mysterious organization forces a mission on him, every st —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 9 Yunhui Immortal Sect 云徽仙宗 [The Myriad Worlds] [Reincarnation] [You can start with Volume Three; just treat the earlier parts as a bit of fun!] Reincarnation! Ascending to immortality! A journey through the heavens! Experience every world. The world currently being explored: Justice Bao (TV series) 10Reads—Score—14d adds
- 10 Apocalypse Online Game: Others Play the Game, I Play for My Life 末世网游：别人玩游戏我玩命 [Zombies and mutated beasts + power progression + 5v5 team battles + grand-world exploration + no harem] Programmer Gao Han is chased and bitten by a rabid dog on his way home from work, so he hides in a public restroom. When he wakes up, he discovers that the apocalypse began ten years ago and that he is inside an online game... Has the game become reality? Has everyone transmigrated? With a god-tier talent from the start, will he survive the apocalypse as a survivor, or become an evolver and s 12Reads8.7Score—14d adds
- 11 The Truth Behind Di Renjie's Mystery Case 狄仁杰之谜案真相 The coffin is opened and the corpse examined: no injuries or signs of poison. The chaste widow’s highly suspicious, peculiar behavior arouses suspicion. Willing to risk being punished for a false accusation, Di Renjie, magistrate of Changping County, resolves to uncover the truth. With his sharp mind and keen judgment, he solves one strange case after another. Recommended by the governor of Shandong Circuit, he is promoted to prefect of Henan and concurrently appointed Pingzhangshi. Alongside up 453Reads7.1Score—14d adds
- 12 Cracking the Mystery 谜案缉凶 A murder takes place in City A, and private detective Zhang Huabin is entrusted with the case. But after it is solved, one baffling case after another follows. As a police consultant, he goes on to crack a string of mysteries. 26Reads—Score—14d adds
- 13 The Kaifeng Prefecture Mystery Cases 开封府奇案 (This book is adapted from derivative novels such as The Three Heroes and Five Gallants and White-Browed Hero.) Bao Zheng makes three trips to Chenzhou; he executes the princess's husband; on his first trip to Chenzhou, he solves thirteen cases after the road is blocked; he executes Pang Yu; on his second trip, he settles the aftermath at Ca Qiao; on his third trip, heroes cause a great uproar at the Twin Seal Arena... All these thrilling tales and more are in Kaifeng's Strange Cases. (This book 150Reads—Score—14d adds
- 14 Zhan Ai Fanfiction: The Tiger Falls for the Cat 展艾同人之老虎爱上猫 A fanfic based on the TV series New Bao Qingtian: Zhan Zhao x Ai Hu A reborn Ai Hu story. Before her death, the young heroine Ai Hu (Ai Yuhe) finally understood her own feelings. Now that everything has started over, she vows to stay by the Southern Hero Zhan Zhao’s side forever and protect the land of justice with him. 25Reads—Score—14d adds
- 15 Bao Qingtian, the Iron-Faced Detective 铁面神断包青天 A traditional detective story mixed with supernatural elements, moving at a breakneck pace with twists you’ll never see coming. This isn’t some brainless power fantasy. The cases are solved with real thought, and it’s so satisfying to see characters who actually use their brains! Highly recommended for anyone who loves suspense and mind-bending mysteries! 16Reads—Score—14d adds
- 16 Hai Rui, the Upright Judge of the Ming Dynasty 大明青天海瑞 During the Jiajing reign of the Ming dynasty, the corrupt world is as dark as night. Hai Rui, newly embarked on his official career, is no more than a low-ranking county deputy. A bizarre murder and a bloodstained copper coin bind his fate to that of Luo Jinghong, a wandering swordswoman. The powerful hold the world in their hands, and mysteries are tangled together at every turn. Watch as the young Hai Rui wields the law as his sword and chivalry as his courage, cutting through blades and consp 201Reads—Score—14d adds
- 17 Di Renjie: Blades and Swords in the Azure Clouds 狄仁杰之刀剑青云 Just after Di Renjie had resumed his position as chancellor, seven officials mysteriously died overnight in Luoyang. After examining the bodies, Wang Yun furrowed his brow. “My lord, they were poisoned with the Western Regions’ ‘Drunken Dream of Life and Death.’ The poison must be activated with inner power.” Di Qingqing pursued the killer late into the night, only to have her veil flicked away by the tip of the enemy’s sword. The black-clad figure chuckled. “Miss Di, where did you learn that sw 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 18 Judge Bao: Zhan Zhao, the Southern Hero 包青天之南侠展召 For ten years, the jianghu has known the lamps of rainy nights. Southern Hero Zhan Zhao cuts through the world with his sword. But he never knew that the beginning of his legend would be the night he got drunk and rescued a charming young heroine… “I am Ding Yuehua. Please, Great Hero Zhan, save my life!” Zhan Zhao’s head throbbed. “Miss, could you first tell me why thirteen gangs of bandits are after you?” It wasn’t until the day he heard at a teahouse of Judge Bao’s legendary skill at solving 8Reads—Score—14d adds
- 19 The Divine Detective Di Renjie of the Tang Dynasty 大唐神断狄仁杰 Young Di Renjie has no strength to even wring a chicken’s neck, yet possesses extraordinary talent for administration and strategy. A scholar and a warrior, he and the chivalrous princess he is to marry are forced to investigate an unsolved case from the previous dynasty, one that threatens the very foundation of the state. Surrounded by deadly schemes and undercurrents at court, he must wield logic as his sword and a benevolent heart as his shield, uncovering a conspiracy that could overturn th 292Reads—Score—14d adds
- 20 Di Renjie and the Tang Dynasty’s Strange Case 狄仁杰之大唐奇案 My latest work is out! Head over to Tomato Novel to read it. I hope you enjoy it. Your support motivates me to write, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 2.2kReads—Score—14d adds
- 21 Detective Dee: Sisters on the Trail of a Killer 狄仁杰之姐妹追凶 A new work is here! Come read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you'll enjoy it. Your support is what keeps me writing, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 41Reads—Score11314d adds
- 22 The Azure Judge’s Record of Cracking Cases 青天破局录 Eighteen headless corpses of beggars appeared in Bianliang. Bao Zheng was ordered to investigate, but the Beggars’ Guild elders treated him with cold indifference. Zhan Zhao sneaked into the Beggars’ Guild headquarters at night and discovered that every dead beggar had a mysterious star chart tattooed on their back. Gongsun Ce deciphered the chart and found that it pointed to the imperial mausoleum. Deep inside, a skeleton in an imperial dragon robe slowly raised its head, clutching a bloodstain 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 23 Yu Chenglong, the Upright Judge of the Qing Dynasty 大清青天于成龙 My new work is here! You’re welcome to check it out 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! 429Reads—Score—14d adds
- 24 Impersonating Zhan Zhao: I Set the Heavens Ablaze in the Great Song 冒充展昭我在大宋点天火 A special forces kingpin transmigrates into the role of a substitute Zhan Zhao, facing a dead end from the start. On a snowy night in Bianjing, he is given a choice by Bao Zheng: starve to death as a beggar, or serve as a target and live for three days. He takes up the bloodstained Juque sword and asks just one question: “Is this mountain of slander enough to set the whole place ablaze?” 34Reads—Score—14d adds
- 25 Justice Bao: Southern Hero Zhan Zhao 包青天之南侠展昭 In the early years of Emperor Renzong's reign in the Northern Song dynasty, the court was rife with intrigue. The emperor's father-in-law, Grand Tutor Pang, and the eunuch Guo Huai formed a faction, pursued private interests, and joined forces with the martial world to plot rebellion. In the martial world, a secret organization called the Wind Listener Tower was dedicated to “knowing all under heaven and keeping the people safe.” It gathered secret intelligence from the court and the common real 540Reads—Score—14d adds
- 26 Liu Yong, the Last Judge Bao 末代青天刘墉 During the reign of Emperor Qianlong, Heshen held sway over the imperial court, while Liu Yong, despite his hunched back, delighted in tormenting the corrupt and powerful. The clack of his abacus struck at the spines of greedy officials, and the glow of his pipe kindled hope among the people. Nine epic tales, each step fraught with danger. Watch him turn common folk into pieces on a chessboard and the bustling streets into his playing field, unleashing a thunderous storm that sweeps from the mar 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 27 Justice Bao: The First Chapter of Chivalry and Righteousness 包青天之侠肝义胆第一部 During the reign of Emperor Renzong of the Northern Song, dark forces stirred beneath the surface of Bianjing. Bao Zheng, prefect of Kaifeng, held court at the center of the action, leading a core team made up of his strategist Gongsun Ce; Zhan Zhao, the “Imperial Cat,” and his wife Ding Yuehua, the “Imperial Swallow” and master of Listening Wind Tower; and Bai Yutang, the “Jade-Furred Rat,” an extraordinary talent from the martial world. 1kReads—Score10314d adds
- 28 The Female Investigating Judge of Kaifeng 开封女推官 On her first day in office, Ding Yuehua, a female magistrate in Kaifeng, cracks a poisoning case involving the richest man in the region. A faint redness beneath the fingernails and an unusual fragrance of gold powder lead her to a bloody case of spice monopolies. When victims “volunteer” to test the drugs, and the lone survivor of a family massacre becomes a perfumer bent on revenge, she must use her expertise to cut through the web of power and capital and uncover the truth. 17Reads—Score—14d adds
- 29 Bao Qingtian: The Female Prosecutor of Kaifeng 包青天之开封女提刑 The Female Coroner of Kaifeng Her father died unjustly, her mother met a tragic end, and she brought her forensic expertise to Kaifeng. At the autopsy table, no one is above anyone else. Before the law, all are equal. A prince? Chop his head! A powerful minister? Investigate him! Even her fiancé turns out to be the secretly hidden Prince Gong? Ding Yuehua: "Fine. Bring it on, all of you. I'm in a hurry to clear my family's name." The Song Dynasty's foremost female coroner, she takes on anyone w 183Reads—Score—14d adds
- 30 Immortal Journeys Across the Heavens: The Fated Calamity Star 诸天仙途之逆命煞星 Food delivery rider Su Bufan enters the real game world of All-Heavens Immortal Journey and becomes Su Shisan, a rogue cultivator. He establishes the City of the First Flame, confronts the Chosen One Shen Mo and the old order, and searches for the truth about the world. When the game collapses after Shen Mo's death, everyone returns to reality with their memories intact, and the truth comes to light: the seven women who loved them were actually support AIs. Now the fate of both worlds awaits the —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 31 The Assassination of Bao Qingtian 刺杀包青天 Told in the style of a traditional storyteller, this novel follows a protagonist who accidentally transmigrates to the Song dynasty and discovers he has the unusual ability to leave his body as a spirit. He keeps developing new skills, helping Magistrate Bao of Kaifeng Prefecture solve criminal cases and assisting Zhan Zhao in dealing with the martial arts world's villains. The first volume introduces the protagonist's career as a lawyer; the second covers Bao's inspection tour and investigation 25Reads—Score—14d adds
- 32 Judge Bao: Washing the Tassels in the Canglang River 包青天：沧浪濯缨 In the first year of the Jingde era under Emperor Zhenzong, Western Xia rose to power and continued to expand, leaving the Song dynasty facing one crisis after another. In the second year of the Dazhong Xiangfu era, the school in Suiyang, Songzhou, was granted the name Yingtianfu Academy, and its reputation soared. On the Northern Song's Qianyuan Festival, Yan Shu, the prefect of Yingtian, held a grand banquet. Among the invited guests were prominent officials and famous figures from across the —Reads8.6Score—14d adds
- 33 Judge Bao: The Crescent Mark 包青天：月牙印记 A living law chooses Bao Zheng as its key. The dead return to submit cases, while good people are executed for breaking the rules. He realizes that what he must put on trial is not the cases, but the rules themselves, rules that devour people. 207Reads—Score—14d adds
- 34 Judge Bao: Strange Cases of the Great Song 包青天之大宋奇案 A series of cases, with the whispers of wronged souls outside the Kaifeng Prefecture yamen. The strange cases of Kaifeng are one mystery after another, each peeling back layer upon layer of the human heart. Bao Zheng arrives through bloodshed, relying neither on ghosts and gods nor on blades, but on iron courage, a little legal knowledge, and keen insight to expose every monster lurking among ordinary people. The truth lies deep within the bones and the human heart. 29Reads—Score—14d adds
- 35 Lone Star, Waning Moon: Calamity Across the Land 孤星残月：山河劫 Ye Zhiqiu transmigrates into a martial-arts world and wants nothing more than to lie flat and live as a slacker. But after he gets bound to the “Peerless Master” System, its very first mission is: [Run naked around the roof of the Zuixian Tower three times.] To save his life, he completes it through tears, only to be inexplicably chosen as the destined hero who will save the martial world. Even more absurdly, he has to do square dancing with the System to unlock the Crescent Moon Blade technique 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 36 The Sword of the Yue Maiden in the Han-Wu Era 汉武风云越女剑 From the Yuanguang to Yuanshou eras of Emperor Wu of Han. The Han Empire stood at the height of its military power, striking north against the Xiongnu and expanding its borders. It was an age of iron, ambition, and opportunity. 4Reads—Score—14d adds
- 37 The Legend of the Condor Heroes Prequel: Dugu Qiubai 神雕前传独孤求败 In the Southern Song’s time of crisis, the sword-crazed Dugu Ao and the heroine Murong Xue join forces to resist the Jin. After a villain’s scheme leads the Purple Rose Soft Sword to wound a loyal man, Ao casts aside his sword and steels his resolve: a heavy sword needs no edge when wielded for the people. Having accomplished their mission, the two heroes retire to the Sword Mound, where they carve a warning into the wall: the difference between hero and demon lies in a single thought, and all c 28Reads—Score—14d adds
- 38 Dugu Qiubai: The Unsharpened Blade 独孤求败无锋之刃 He vanished amid the clouds, accompanied by the Divine Condor. A new age of the “Five Greats” will soon dawn, and his legend will become the oldest, most distant echo behind that era. 30Reads—Score—14d adds
- 39 Yan Nantian's Sword 燕南天的剑 My new work is out! You're 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! 53Reads—Score—14d adds
- 40 Zhenyuan Escort Agency: Renowned Across Hebei 镇远镖局之威震河朔 Late in the Ming dynasty, the Zhenyuan Escort Agency in Cangzhou is on the brink of collapse. Its chief, Wang Weiyang, takes charge in a time of crisis, wielding “rules” as his blade and “honor” as his shield as he navigates officialdom, the underworld, and ruthless business rivals. He must restore the escort routes across the northern lands while staying true to the chivalrous code in his heart, forging an epic tale of the martial world through the story of an escort agency. 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 41 I Transmigrated into a Cultivation Drama and the Villain Became the Protagonist 穿越修仙剧反派变主角 Wang Xiaoming transmigrated into the biggest villain in a cultivation drama. His first move was to give the Chosen One money, a house, and all the support he could offer. When the original owner picked on the protagonist, he slapped the original owner's underling in the face on the protagonist's behalf, then personally brought tea and water. “Big bro, do you think I still have a chance?” The protagonist was so moved he could barely contain himself, but the System suddenly issued a warning: Targe 1Reads—Score114d adds
- 42 The Calamity of the Nine Heavens 九霄风劫 Once a modern special forces king known by the codename Feng Mo, he died and transmigrated into a cultivation world. He awakened the Wind Spirit Body, granting him the ability to ride the wind, sense the flow of energy, and avoid calamity while seeking good fortune. Resolute and decisive, loyal to those he loves, neither a bleeding heart nor one to hesitate when killing, he nevertheless retains a tender side deep within. For the brothers and beloved women he holds dear, he would defy heaven and 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 43 Reborn in the Wu Zhou Dynasty as Di Renjie’s Disciple 重生武周，成为狄仁杰弟子 Lin Qingfeng was reborn as the top imperial examination candidate during the Tianshou era of the Zhou Dynasty, and became Di Renjie's disciple. He also had a beautiful wife, promised to him in a childhood betrothal. Lin Qingfeng thought his happy life had finally begun. But after Wu Zetian summoned him, he realized things weren't so simple. His very life was in danger! 893Reads6.0Score—14d adds
- 44 Detective Di Renjie: I Am a Once-in-a-Generation Talent 神探狄仁傑，我，不世之才 Thrills; suspense; immortal martial arts; detective; An eternal lamp hung in the ancient tomb, its wavering flame sending chills down the spine… Rustle… “Who's there, ” The Twin-Dagger Murder Case: Because her husband was always away on business, Fan Yuniang was unbearably lonely and began an affair with Jia Jun, a debonair opera performer. Du Wei, the Overlord, sought revenge and subjected Fan Yuniang to every kind of humiliation… A beam of light pierced through from the mountaintop. The sun 538Reads—Score—14d adds
- 45 Detective Di Renjie: A Case Within a Case in the Capital 狄仁杰之京城案中案 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 46 The Bao Qingtian Mystery 包青天迷局 The Bao Qingtian Mystery: A grain ship sinks, taking thirty lives with it. Poison hidden in the bloodstained rice exposes a shocking conspiracy. Bao Zheng travels incognito to Yangzhou and discovers that the prime minister is colluding with the Liao, armor from a previous dynasty has resurfaced, and an imperial tomb’s edict has come to light. The Jianghu’s Hidden Dragon Clan, Liao nobility, and palace factions are all swept into the maelstrom. With ten days left, Bao Zheng must survive amid star 829Reads6.8Score—14d adds
- 47 Who Killed That Light? 谁杀了那一盏灯 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! 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 48 The Ghosts I Ran Into Back Then 那些年撞见的鬼 Those Ghosts I Ran Into Over the Years isn’t a ghost story. It’s a comprehensive guide to debunking the supernatural, with a hearty dose of “Back off!” Behind a hundred bizarre cases lie surprising truths from physics, psychology, and architecture that will make you slap your knee in amazement. Join this elite team of four as they crack cases with hard science and cure every kind of superstition. After reading, you’ll never dare say, “I don’t believe in science” again. —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 49 The Fog of Justice Bao 包青天迷雾 Following Bao Qingtian's career as an official, thirty strange cases conceal one mystery. From a minor case involving ox tongues to threats against the foundations of the state, every act of corruption he cuts down points to a shocking conspiracy looming over the Song Empire. 1.1kReads6.9Score—14d adds
- 50 Escape from the Ancient Tomb 古墓逃亡 Tomb Escape We fall again and again, then rise again and again. Not because we are brave, but because forgetting is a despair deeper than death. Dedicated to every soul who, even in the depths of despair, still clutches the spark of memory. 3Reads—Score—14d adds
