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- 1 Chasing Wind and Shadow: Xiwang's Hope 捕风追影：熙旺的希望 If only I'd known you when I was little. I could have brought you all snacks. It would be even better if I were super rich, a wealthy woman who could keep you. You could look after your younger brothers, and I would look after you. After watching The Shadow's Edge, my values went out the window, following the actors' faces. I love every one of the adopted sons and hope they all get a happy ending. I like Xiwang, Ximeng, Xiaoxin, and Hu Feng too. La la la~ I'll start with Xiwang. A few bonus chap 58Reads—Score—14d adds
- 2 Chasing the Wind and Shadow: The Twelve Sequences 捕风捉影：十二序列 She thought her war would end in bloodshed and revenge. Until she discovered that she herself was the final “key.” Only one name remained on Fu Nian’s kill list: Xi Tai. But as she closed in on the heart of the truth, an even more terrifying secret came to light: her late adoptive father, Duan Zhihong, had left behind a genetic vault called “Pandora.” Opening it required twelve keys scattered across the globe and a unique biological signature that could never be duplicated: Fu Nian’s DNA. The 13Reads—Score214d adds
- 3 Is Nan Yang's Xiao Moli Really That Hard to Win Over? 南洋小墨莉很难追吗？ [Salt-and-pepper shrimp, no one is reborn + childhood friends + healing old regrets + the big brother is even easier to pursue after his leg is injured + an overpowered Pingxie] The Southern Archives was established in 1906, with Zhang Haiqi as its director. To preserve the Zhang family's influence overseas, it continually took in orphans during years of famine. One year, it adopted two exceptionally gifted children. Both children were quick learners. Zhang Haixia had a photographic memory and 41Reads—Score10914d adds
- 4 Together, We’ll Ascend to the Clouds 同你一起入青云 [Continuation + sweet romance + two powerful leads] After finishing the TV series, my withdrawal symptoms got even worse. Even though I was largely able to accept the ending, it still hurt a lot. So I wanted to write a more perfect ending, the one I imagined in my heart. There may be an out-of-character warning, and I might add some original details. I'll do my best to follow the events of the show. 265Reads—Score10114d adds
- 5 Into the Azure Clouds: A Love That Endures 入青云：情意绵绵 [Continuation + sweet romance + a power couple] After finishing the TV series, the withdrawal symptoms only got worse. Even though it had a very happy ending, it still left me feeling sad. So I wanted to write a more perfect ending to the story, one that matched what I had in mind. There may be out-of-character moments, and I've added some original details. 38Reads—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 Chasing the Wind and Shadows: Don’t Flirt with Your Ex, He’s Highly Combustible 捕风追影：别撩前男友他易燃易爆 On Fu Qinghuai's first day back in the country, he walked into a mission where his almost-ex-boyfriend was on the scene. His father, Fu Longsheng, issued a cold order through the comms: “Tea, there's been a change at the restaurant. Handle it.” He replied casually, “OK.” Xiao Xin was still reeling from that familiar voice when a hand with long, defined fingers rapped on the table in front of him. Fu Qinghuai looked down at him, his gaze passing over the glittering earring in his left ear. The co 117Reads—Score—14d adds
- 8 Southern Archives: Death Is Only the Beginning of Love 南部档案：死亡只是相爱的开始 [A Southern Archives fanfic + Two powerful leads + Reborn + Short arcs + Happy ending] Zhang Haixia & Zhang Hailou Apologies for the out-of-character writing! Apologies for the out-of-character writing!! Apologies for the out-of-character writing!!! Zhang Hailou: “Xiazi, it’s not worth it…” Zhang Haixia: “Even as a ghost, you’re not getting away from me.” 108Reads—Score814d adds
- 9 Shrimp Sent with Sea Salt, Returning Home Year After Year (Southern Files Fanfiction) 海盐寄虾，岁岁归栖（南部档案同人） Sea Salt for the Shrimp, Home to Roost Year After Year (A Southern Archives Fanfic) 4Reads—Score—14d adds
- 10 Into the Azure Clouds: Hurt First, Sweetness Later, Savoring Sugar on the Blade 入青云，先虐后甜，刀口舔糖 Entering the Azure Clouds: Anguish First, Sweetness Later, Savoring Sugar at the Edge of a Blade 5Reads—Score—14d adds
- 11 Into the Azure Clouds: A Record of the Wind Blade and Snow Spear in Unison 入青云：风刃雪枪同心录 Entering the Azure Clouds: A Heartbound Chronicle of Wind Blades and Snow Spears —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 12 Entering the Azure Clouds: A Fallen War God and a Lucky Scion 入青云：战神落魄，纨绔捡漏 Into the Azure Clouds: A Fallen War God and a Dandy Strike It Rich 8Reads—Score—14d adds
- 13 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
- 14 Film and TV Crossover: A Heaven-Defying Golden Finger 综影视：金手指逆天 [The Golden Finger King System] [Genderless Ratio] {This book is under contract. Plagiarism, idea theft, reposting, and other illegal acts are prohibited. Violators will be held accountable.} 338Reads—Score—14d adds
- 15 Chasing the Wind and Pursuing Shadows: Shadows Move with the Light 捕风追影之影随光动 If a girl appeared, could she change Xi Wang's fate and help Shadow and his adopted sons live freely and happily? The characters may differ from the original, so please don't read if that bothers you. 7Reads—Score114d adds
- 16 The Head of the Family's Little Mutt 大家长的小土狗 Fan Yunfei x Su Changhe. The Dark River transforms from an organization of killing tools into one that serves the light, while Su Changhe, its coldhearted leader, learns to love and trust. Fan Yunfei grows from a timid prince into a courageous bridge between people. The two meet by chance, are drawn together by their similarities, and complement each other through their differences. In the end, they build a bright future of their own. 320Reads—Score—14d adds
- 17 Tales of the Dark River: Su Changhe 暗河传：苏昌河 [Su Changhe pairing + mostly no pairing changes (Tang Lianyue and Mu Yumo's pairings change in every world) + currently only writing Su Changhe] Black Xiangling VS Su Changhe: What happens when a Ye Luoli fairy meets the head of the Dark River? Su Zhiyou VS Su Changhe: When a happy-go-lucky college girl from the 21st century who thinks she's useless meets a funeral master plotting a rebellion, of course she joins him! Cui Lingyu VS Su Changhe: Cui Lingyu, the Cui family's eldest legitimate daugh 2.7kReads—Score13814d adds
- 18 The Azure Cloud Star Abyss Calamity 青云星渊劫 A story fueled by wild imagination!! An original female protagonist who has reached a seventh realm beyond the six realms. This is essentially a brand-new story. The setting is the same, but the events differ from the show! If it's not your thing, feel free to skip it. 59Reads—Score—14d adds
- 19 Tales of the Dark River: Winning Over the Sweet-Talking Heroine 暗河传：绿茶女主攻略中 [Young Master Bai + Dark River + The Song of a Young Hero] [Su Changhe + Original Female Lead] A crazy, scheming tea-green princess × a sly, wolfish assassin She appears sweet, soft, and innocent, but has reached the seventeenth realm and can subdue an entire street with a single sword. To everyone else, he is the fearsome head of the Dark River, but around her, he only wants to be a well-behaved puppy. “If my pretty toy doesn’t behave, I might just throw it away.” “Sure. Whatever you say, my q 40Reads—Score—14d adds
- 20 The Shadow’s Edge Fanfiction 捕风追影同人 This story mainly focuses on the heroine’s relationships with the various wolf cubs. The characters are used as a framework, with no real connection to anything else. You’re welcome to read my work on Tomato Novel. I hope you enjoy it. Your support keeps me writing, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! 127Reads—Score—14d adds
- 21 The Legend of the Dark River: Deep as Ink 暗河传：墨色情浓 982Reads—Score—14d adds
- 22 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
- 23 After I Became His Aunt on a Variety Show, I Tracked Him Through the Wind and Shadows 捕风追影在综艺里当了他的姑姑后 My name is Huang Mao. I’m 22, a notorious actress, and Huang Zihongfan’s aunt. A reality show where everyone lives together has brought my “enemies list” all under one roof: Wen Junhui, my former teammate and a top-tier star whom I “betrayed”; Tsi Sha, the award-winning actor who hates that I keep linking myself to him; and martial artist Lin Qiunan, assigned to protect me but clearly uncomfortable about it. Only Li Zhekun, a college guy from the martial arts academy, looks at me with anything l 42Reads—Score—14d adds
- 24 The Sign-In System: Catching Wind and Shadows 签到系统之捕风捉影 This is my first time writing, so please bear with me. If you don't like it, you don't have to read it. Please don't criticize it just because it's not to your taste!! This story is adapted from the movie The Missing Gun. I wanted to make up for some of its regrets. I hope everyone gets a better ending, and that Su Rui's arrival with her System can change their lives so they can all live the way they want. 205Reads—Score—14d adds
- 25 The Grave Robbers' Chronicles: The Nanyang Volume 盗墓笔记：一盈南洋卷 · [The full story is complete. Welcome to catch up and leave a rating!] ·A fanfic based on the drama adaptation of The Southern Archives, featuring an original character | Lou Xia pairing ·A young girl who got separated from her family while still a child was found by Zhang Haixia and Zhang Hailou while the two boys were out playing. They brought her to the Archives, where Zhang Haiqi took her in as an apprentice and gave her the name Zhang Hainian. ·Yet inside the girl’s body was another consci 413Reads—Score10514d adds
- 26 Southern Archives: Xia Zai, I’m Here to Repay What I Owe You 南部档案：虾仔，欠你的我来还了 [Southern Archives + two powerful leads + apologies for OOC + original elements + mystery-solving + fanfiction] For many years after Xia Zai left, Zhang Haiyan regretted it more than once. He regretted his reckless youth and his failure to watch his words, which led to the destruction of the Southern Archives and cost Xia Zai his life. But what he regretted most was sending Xia Zai to Nanyang. If Xia Zai had never gone, he would have become the successor to the Southern Archives and lived a life 22Reads—Score10114d adds
- 27 Tomb Raiding: I Picked Up a Little Brother? No, an Older Brother 盗墓，捡了一个弟弟？不，是哥哥 [Tomb Raiding], [Fanfiction], [Female-oriented] [An ultra-protective heroine] [Multiple male leads] (The synopsis is updated from time to time.) The story begins in Zhang Qiling's childhood. Zhang Shuyin transmigrates. She wakes up in the body of a five-year-old child. There, she meets someone she will never be able to let go of for the rest of her life. At first, she thinks the people in this family are strange. Later, many things prove her right. And every new event keeps changing what she 325Reads—Score11214d adds
- 28 The Dark River Flows into Douluo 暗河入斗罗 (New author, please be patient with me.) Su Muyu killed Su Changhe with his own hands. It was the thing he regretted most in his life. When he opened his eyes again, he was in Lingyuan Continent, a student at Tianshu Academy. Carrying his memories from his previous life and all his obsessive feelings, he cultivated like a madman. He was certain he could find Su Changhe, his lifeline. He would never let him go again. He had been searching for Su Changhe ever since the moment he arrived, and at la 18Reads—Score—14d adds
- 29 Southern Archives: Godmother, They're Playing Us to Death! 南部档案：干娘，我们快被玩死了 [Southern Archives + OOC + Expert Blame-Shifting + No CP, Just Self-Shipping] Zhang Haiying, leader of the inspection team, is known in the underworld as the "troublemaker." She was supposed to be on vacation, soaking in a hot spring and drinking wine, living the dream. Then Zhang Haiqi called: "My two little brats have gotten themselves into trouble. Go keep an eye on them." Ying: "What's that got to do with me?" Qi: "You're my sister." Ying: "...Fine." When she arrived at the scene, she fou 512Reads—Score13814d adds
- 30 Chasing the Wind and Pursuing Shadows: Redemption and Freedom 【捕风追影】赎罪自由 In a desperate gamble for freedom, genius hacker Simon and his brothers are reborn at the crossroads of fate. The memories of their gruesome deaths in their previous lives haunt him. He knows what deadly dangers lurk beneath the seemingly harsh rules of his adoptive father, “Shadow” Fu Longsheng, and that the police's inescapable net will eventually close around them. This time, he's determined to lead his brothers out of fate's chains and escape this quagmire of crime and shadows. The disappear 5Reads—Score—14d adds
- 31 Chasing the Wind and Shadow: Cage of the Wind 捕风追影之风之笼 Hey, everyone! I originally wrote this novel as my own “little secret,” and the only thing that kept me going was the stubborn feeling that “I don't want it to be forgotten.” Who knew that watching the movie would leave me totally captivated by the actors' looks? All I could think was, “So handsome, so handsome, so handsome!” And then the characters ended up a little “off track”! If you've somehow stumbled across this little book of mine, please overlook that tiny bug. Let's not worry about the 122Reads—Score—14d adds
- 32 Chasing the Wind and Shadow: A Romance for Her 捕风追影乙女 I write whatever comes to mind, all kinds of random fanfiction. Ideas include, but aren’t limited to: what if they were wolves in an animal world; what if you were their child, in a happy family version; what if they were dogs; an SCP universe, and so on… 44Reads—Score614d adds
- 33 Southern Files: Black Shrimp or White Shrimp, I Want Live Shrimp 南部档案：管他黑虾白虾我要活虾 [Southern Archives fanfiction + salt-baked shrimp (no fixed pairing) + sweet] I didn’t like the ending of the TV adaptation, so I wrote my own continuation. I’m a beginner, so apologies for my poor writing. Apologies for out-of-character moments. “Do you want to go back to Xiamen?” “I’m a little tired.” Zhang Haixia collapsed into Zhang Hailou’s arms. As he closed his eyes, Zhang Hailou had already prepared himself to leave, too. If... if he could choose, whether it was black shrimp or white shr 612Reads—Score7814d adds
- 34 Southern Archives: Salt Shrimp Gets Spoiled by the Livestream Comments 南部档案：盐虾直播被弹幕剧透了 [Livestream + System + Two Male Leads + Equally Matched Powerhouses + Happy Ending + Creative Adaptation + Horror + Paranormal Investigations] Zhang Haiyan is waiting at the ferry crossing for Zhang Haixia. Together, they plan to go to Yazhou to investigate a case involving an evil Nanyang deity. A system called the [Livestream Mission System] binds to them. It claims to be receiving comments from viewers in 2026, who spoil the story for him, telling him that he cripples Haixia and gets his coll 202Reads—Score10114d adds
- 35 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
- 36 The Shadow Strikes 2: Crime Shadows Besiege the City 捕风追影2：罪影围城 After the fall of the “Wolf King” Fu Longsheng, Macau is once again thrown into turmoil. Two of his former underlings, Hu Feng and Xiao Xin, unexpectedly discover that Fu Longsheng has a biological daughter, Fu Nian, who was abducted years ago. Abused throughout her childhood and harboring deep hatred for her father, Fu Nian refuses to acknowledge him on the surface. Yet she ventures alone into prison, where she faces her aged and fallen father, torn between blood ties and hatred. Meanwhile, the 51Reads—Score—14d adds
- 37 Chasing the Wind and the Shadow: Did I Transmigrate? 捕风追影之我穿越了？ A high fever transmigrates you into the main cast of the film Shadow Chase, where you become their mysterious heroine, Xiao 7. What happens between you all? Read on to find out. 32Reads—Score—14d adds
- 38 Tale of the Dark River: The Lone Swan’s Shadow 暗河传：孤鸿影 - Tales of the Dark River: The Lone Goose’s Shadow Everyone’s darling / breaks up the canon pairing / adored by all / a touch of ensemble cast / original female lead - “I offer my shadow as a sacrifice to the martial world.” “A lone goose cannot fly in formation. When the shadow departs, hearts break.” “He is the sharpest blade in the martial world, and the most pitiful prisoner of loyalty and affection.” - Written by Xilege Guazi ooc warning: reposting, plagiarism, and idea theft are prohibited 181Reads—Score—14d adds
- 39 Su Changhe Fanfic: The Peach Blossoms Bloom, and I Return to You 苏昌河同人：桃之夭夭与君归 Yun Yanyu, granddaughter of a former chancellor, hid away in a bamboo grove to escape an arranged marriage. Among drifting peach blossoms, she found a gravely wounded, blind man. For his sake, she took the name “Little Peach Blossom” and pretended to be an orphan. For his sake, she invented a new life and named it “Taosheng.” One was a rebellion against fate, using a child to secure her place in the world; the other was love quietly taking root, building them a paradise. The blind “Taosheng” mad 11Reads—Score—14d adds
- 40 Chasing the Wind and Pursuing Shadows: Waves of Wheat, Peace Year After Year 捕风追影：麦浪四起，岁岁平安 Dropped [Playful adopted-son crew vs. an adopted daughter with emotional detachment disorder. A warm, healing family that begins in an orphanage. The characters will stay as in character as possible. Slow transmigration, System, golden finger, not a one-on-one romance, child-rearing, ensemble cast. The heroine, whether rational or emotional, is always on the villains' side.] My name is Mai Sui. Mai as in wheat, and Sui as in wishing you peace year after year. I have one wish: I want to have the 4Reads—Score114d adds
- 41 Life Begins with Chasing the Wind and Shadow 人生！从捕风追影开始 When a stray dog accidentally falls into a world of wolves, whether you’re a pup or an old wolf, I’ll still bite off a piece of you! And a cute pet squad? Even a dog trainer can’t tame this freedom-loving stray! Setting out to pursue a free life, starting in the world of Chasing the Wind and Tracking Shadows! 27Reads—Score—14d adds
- 42 Entering the Azure Clouds: Mingyi and Ji Bozai's Turbulent, Tortured Love 入青云:明意纪伯宰乱世虐恋 Into the Azure Clouds: Mingyi and Ji Bozai's Turbulent-Era Tragic Romance 9Reads—Score—14d adds
- 43 Ji Bozai and Mingyi Tie the Knot After Finally Speaking Honestly 纪伯宰明意开诚布公后大婚 Ji Bozai and Mingyi Tie the Knot After Speaking Candidly 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 44 Entering the Azure Clouds: My Wife Is a War God 入青云：我的老婆是战神 Into the Azure Clouds: My Wife Is a War Goddess —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 45 Into the Azure Clouds: Becoming Xunming’s Wife 入青云之做了勋名的老婆 One day, she transmigrates and becomes Mu Xinliu. The System orders her to win over Xunming, but she has no idea that she isn’t the only one forced to play along: the villain’s charming wife and the unloved prince of Zhushui Lingzhou’s “older sister” are in the same position. When the three women meet, who is really winning over whom in this beauty trap? Watch as they wield the threads of love like blades, stir up turmoil across the Six Realms, and defy fate amid the whirlpool of political schem 19Reads—Score—14d adds
- 46 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
- 47 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
- 48 Chasing Shadows: Let Your Eyes Decide Your Values 捕风追影之三观跟着五官走 Xi Wang, Xi Meng, Hu Feng, Xiao Xin An original female protagonist. No Mary Sue, and the heroine won't be put through misery. Xi Wang is the first love interest, but various obstacles and other circumstances will cause the relationship to change course. Then come scenes featuring other men taking the lead and vying for her affection... 194Reads6.3Score—14d adds
- 49 Tianji Starfall, Laughter and Joy 天玑星落，言笑晏晏 The Princess Tianji of Jixingyuan and her childhood friend, Yan Xiao, had agreed that she would marry him once she was grown. So why did he keep backing away, even as concern and love shone unmistakably in his eyes when he learned she had been poisoned? Is power more important than love? When they meet again, all that remains is a tense confrontation, swords nearly drawn. She mocks him for “fawning on the powerful and forgetting his place.” He sneers that “your judgment of people has always been 83Reads—Score—14d adds
- 50 Chasing the Wind and Pursuing Shadows: This Family Would Fall Apart Without Me 捕风追影之这个家没我得散 How I fell asleep at the movie theater and woke up inside Chasing the Wind, nearly becoming a mob for the villain’s adopted son, Xiao Xin, to farm from the start. Help! This crazy, handsome guy with the earring may be gorgeous, but that dagger is seriously cold! To stay alive, I had no choice but to shout at the final boss, the Wolf King Fu Longsheng, “Dad!” And then... it turned out I really am his long-lost biological daughter?! Looking at this hapless dad, who radiates a six-foot-eight aura a 56Reads6.8Score1014d adds
