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- 51 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 1.1kReads8.2Score100Shelves
- 52 Film and TV Crossover: All Kinds of Possibilities in Tales of the Dark River 综影视：暗河传里的各种可能 All kinds of wild ideas inspired by the TV series The Legend of An He, some long and some short. The story mainly follows both Su characters from their point of view, watching this bizarre world unfold! Hahahahaha! 1. What if Su Changhe had an immortal lord for a father? (Chong Zhao; his son Chong Yu: sunlight shining bright, a brilliant future) √ 2. What if the head of the family adopted a transmigrator? √ 3. What if the Su family head had a contract partner? √ 4. Watch-along story: The Seven 2.4kReads—Score106Shelves
- 53 Young White Horse and The Song of Youth 少白加少歌 An original female protagonist. Her pairing will probably be Xiao Ruofeng. The Blood of Youth will be added later. Signed with a publisher. 255Reads—Score—Shelves
- 54 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—Score142Shelves
- 55 Hidden River: Zhiyu 暗河：之钰 I lived for seventeen years as an “unknown” member of the Dark River. It wasn’t until the System unsealed my memories that I realized I was living inside a book. Images flashed before my eyes: Su Changhe’s future madness, Su Muyu’s final silence, and the Dark River’s inevitable downfall. Why should it be this way? I looked at Su Changhe, lazily wiping his Yanmo Palm, then glanced out the window at Su Muyu calmly practicing his swordsmanship. To hell with the destined plot! Since I’ve returned wi 101Reads—Score—Shelves
- 56 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 42Reads—Score—Shelves
- 57 Tales of the Dark River Fanfiction: Mu Yumuo and Tang Lianyue's Shadowy Game 暗河传同人：慕雨墨与唐怜月的暗河弈局 Tales of the Dark River Fan Fiction: Mu Yumo and Tang Lianyue's Game in the Dark River 11Reads—Score—Shelves
- 58 Twelve Years Later, Su Muyu and the Young Divine Doctor Bai Hehuai Reunited and Lived Happily Ever After 十二年后，苏暮雨与小神医白鹤淮重逢后过上了幸福生活 Twelve years later, Su Muyu and the young miracle doctor Bai Hehuai reunite and go on to live happily ever after. 131Reads—Score—Shelves
- 59 Dashing Youth: A Watch-Along Story (Volume Two) 少年白马醉春风观影体（第二卷） Dashing Youth: Watch Party, Volume Two —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 60 Dashing Youth: Watch Party (Volume Three) 少年白马醉春风观影体（第三卷） Dashing Youth Watch-Along, Volume Three 426Reads—Score—Shelves
- 61 Dashing Youth: I Run into My Ex on the Road to Further Study 少年白马：求学的路上遇见前男友 Clear-headed, carefree straight woman VS gentle, calculating young teacher Pei Yunting x Xiao Ruofeng. [Easygoing and unruffled] She runs into her ex on the road to further her studies. Also known as Xiao Ruofeng's long road to winning her back. [Happy ending] They met three years ago, and Pei Yunting fell for Xiao Ruofeng. But because of their difference in status, she decisively left him. Three years later, Xiao Ruofeng meets Pei Yunting again. Her first thought is not to fall for him, but Xia 178Reads—Score100Shelves
- 62 Dashing Youth: The Sword Points Down the Jianghu Road 少年白马之剑指江湖路 A child burdened by karma is sent to Mount Longhu, and the wheels of his fate begin to turn that very moment. There, he grows up in an ancient temple, devoting decades to cultivation. In the end, he lives up to expectations, reaching the Carefree Heaven Realm at just thirteen. Then he joins forces with two friends and sets out into the martial world, vowing to turn it upside down. From then on, a saying spreads through the martial world: There are three great sects under heaven, each with three 19Reads—Score—Shelves
- 63 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—Shelves
- 64 Dashing Youth: Everyone's Beloved 少年白马醉春风：皆是众人心中宠 The entire Young Heroes in Love cast dotes on the heroine, with all kinds of pairings. She's carefree and follows her heart. Qingge's elegance is hard to fathom, while Lingyun's blazing ink and many words betray his wild nature. Liuyue is peerlessly beautiful, Mochen is plain, and the talented chancellor remains nameless. 66Reads—Score—Shelves
- 65 The Ballad of Langya 琅琊赋 Fengfeng is the main character in this fanfiction I wrote myself. The plot came to me in a dream recently, so Situ Xue isn't the canon pairing. Most of the story follows the original, though the timeline may differ a little. I've also added an original character, so some events may happen at different times. In my view, this isn't a bad ending. In my version, Fengfeng only loves Li'er, the heroine from my dream. But because our Queen Situ Xue is the kind of woman who has to have whatever catches 73Reads—Score—Shelves
- 66 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 143Reads—Score—Shelves
- 67 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. 417Reads—Score—Shelves
- 68 A Sequel to Xu Yue Du Chang He 胥月渡昌河番外续写 I wrote the main story before, but couldn't manage the extras, so I can only start a new book. Please bear with me! I have to write a synopsis, but I don't know how, so please bear with that too! Why does a synopsis have to be at least 50 words before it can be posted? 312Reads—Score—Shelves
- 69 The Blood of Youth: Taking Ye Ruoyi as My Disciple, My Gallery of Heroes 少歌：收徒叶若依，我人杰图录 [The Blood of Youth fan fiction + System + Invincible + Multiple Heroines + Dark River] After transmigrating into the world of The Blood of Youth, he becomes an unremarkable storyteller in Tianqi City and awakens an astonishing martial arts talent: “Unforgettable Memory, All Martial Arts Returning to One.” He thinks this will let him rise to the top, but is told that the System is low on energy and he must wait for the story to begin. With no other choice, Gu Changsheng keeps a low profile for t 2Reads—Score—Shelves
- 70 Dashing Youth: The White-Robed Sword Immortal 少年白马之白衣剑仙 Su Fan arrives in the world of Young Bai Ma after an accident. From the start, the Sword Heart Tomb takes him in. Later, because of the System, he becomes Li Changsheng's junior fellow disciple. The Academy gains a mysterious young martial uncle. The jianghu gains a white-robed Sword Immortal. (With Yue Yao as the female lead) —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 71 The Boy Sleeps Beneath the Stars 少年枕星眠 [Main pairing: Su Changhe; original female lead, original setting, pairing change, one-on-one romance] Baili Heting, originally named Wen Heting, and Bai Hehuai, originally named Wen Hehuai, were twin sisters born into the Wen family. Later, the elder sister became the Medicine King’s apprentice. Their aunt, worried that she had no one to look after her, took her back to Qiandong City, adopted her as her goddaughter, and raised her alongside her sworn brother, Baili Dongjun. The female lead has 1.2kReads—Score231Shelves
- 72 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—Shelves
- 73 Tales of the Dark River: First Light 暗河传曙色 A lover thought lost suddenly returns. A former assassin organization yearns for the light, while a shocking conspiracy that could upend the martial world has quietly begun. Between blades and heartfelt devotion, they must fight their way to survival. “The Dark River will no longer be dark when we can all walk in the light.” Tales of the Dark River: First Light 7Reads—Score—Shelves
- 74 Dark River Reversal: Even Assassins Have to Compete 暗河转：暗河杀手也要内卷 Dark River: Even Assassins Have to Keep Up with the Rat Race 9Reads—Score—Shelves
- 75 Young Blood and the Dark River: Reborn as the Strongest Under Heaven 少白暗河：重生后我成了天下第一 Derivative work + no romance + reborn female protagonist + wuxia + political intrigue + woman disguised as a man + ensemble cast Beginning in Tianqi, she is the junior martial uncle of the Eight Young Masters of Beili, the number one swordswoman in the realm who inherits the sword and protects the Dao after Li Changsheng, and Ye Dingzhi's friend and “elder.” She also becomes close friends with the Umbrella Ghost and the Funeral Master of the Dark River... In her previous life, she was the younge —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 76 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—Shelves
- 77 The Head of the Dark River Is Flirting with Me Again Today 暗河大家长今天又在撩我 The head of the Dark River family is flirting with me again today. 23Reads—Score—Shelves
- 78 Dashing Youth: The Knot of Hearts 少年白马醉春风之同心结 (Fan fiction, based on a TV series) A once-in-a-century generation produced three prodigies. The young master of the Marquis of Zhenxi's household, Baili Dongjun; the orphan of a general's family, Ye Dingzhi; and the young mistress of the Silver Pavilion, Jun Ningyan. [The young wandering swordsman Ye Dingzhi meets the gentle girl Jun Ningyan] [The spoiled young master Baili Dongjun meets the fairy-like elder sister Yueyao] [The wandering swordsman Sikong Changfeng meets Feng Qiuyu, a zither pla 9Reads—Score—Shelves
- 79 Transmigrate into the Martial World: Saving a Hopeless Romantic 穿越江湖：挽救恋爱脑 CP: Su Changhe + xianxia cultivation + wuxia jianghu + transmigration + System + an adaptation of the Young White Horse Drunk in the Spring Breeze world. Major changes, major changes. Everything but the names has been changed, so don't read if you dislike that Q_Q Wu Qiyue, a descendant of the people of modern-day Southern Xinjiang, transmigrates to a martial arts world after an accident. A mysterious System informs her that the chosen ones of this world have all been held back from reaching the —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 80 Tales of the Dark River Fanfic: Su Changhe's Rebirth 暗河传同人：苏昌河重生录 Tales of the Dark River Fanfic: Su Changhe's Rebirth Chronicle 16Reads—Score—Shelves
- 81 Watching Dashing Youth 微观影少年白马醉春风 [See the future, know your fate!] Let the young heroes of Shaobai witness the future and find peace with the regrets in their hearts. Amateur writing, just for fun. If that bothers you, please don’t read!!! There will be OOC! There will be OOC! There will be OOC! —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 82 The Blood of Youth: Riding Through the Jianghu 少年歌行之踏马江湖 The Blood of Youth: Winds Rise Again is a fanfiction based on the animated series The Blood of Youth. Set in the original story’s world, it follows the protagonists as they continue to grow, introducing new characters and plotlines to create a much broader world. The story begins with Xiao Se’s unexpected encounter in the martial world. After helping someone vulnerable, he gets caught up in a dispute involving secrets of the martial world. Along the way, he meets heroes from all over. United by 5Reads—Score—Shelves
- 83 The Blood of Youth: A Sword Immortal? I Wield the Laws of the World 少年歌行：剑仙？我是玩法则的 By a twist of fate, a boy from Blue Star accidentally transmigrates into the world of The Blood of Youth. Born into the royal family and blind, Xiao Qinglei should have been plunged into endless darkness. But with the help of a mysterious legacy, an unusual light entered his heart. With no interest in the struggle for the throne, he had planned to roam the martial world freely for the rest of his life. But circumstances dragged him into a series of conflicts all the same… (P.S. The protagon 1Reads—Score—Shelves
- 84 Su Changhe Fanfiction: The Gentle Little Poison Fairy 苏昌河同人：温柔小毒仙 After the Tianqi upheaval, Wen Rou, the young poison-wielding heir of the Wen family, rushes off to escape an arranged marriage and visit her older sister, Bai Hehuai, who is recuperating in Medicine King Valley. On the way, she runs into Su Changhe, the mysterious and dangerous patriarch of the Dark River. They go from clashing at every turn to being forced to travel together, becoming a pair of quarrelsome opposites who can’t stand each other. Wen Rou has barely arrived at Medicine King Valley 90Reads—Score—Shelves
- 85 Tales of the Dark River: Snow Beneath the Umbrella 暗河传：伞下雪影 Su Changhe × Su Jianxue The Mourner × The Cold Moon Envoy She was the Cold Moon Envoy, promoted from a nameless nobody to the side of the Head of the Family. Wielding the longsword “Frost,” she had made her sword intent famous throughout the world. They say frost covers a thousand miles wherever the Cold Moon Envoy appears, and even the fiercest fire cannot melt a trace of it. He too came from humble origins, a Mourner by trade. Ill-tempered and notorious, he nevertheless harbored a grand and sh 12Reads—Score—Shelves
- 86 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—Shelves
- 87 Tales of the Dark River: Yuyao 暗河传：玉窈 Yu Yao VS Su Changhe/Su Muyu Two rookie assassins meet a peerlessly beautiful woman born with irresistible charm, and the three fall in love at first sight. Wait, they’re interrupted while removing the Gu, and the two men pledge themselves to her. Just as their passion reaches its height, the beauty vanishes without a trace. When they meet again... 800Reads—Score103Shelves
- 88 The Legend of the Dark River: Yun Shu 暗河传之云姝 The heroine is supposedly the daughter of the head of the Su family of Dark River, but the truth about her identity is another matter. She is a clear-eyed, dangerously beautiful madwoman who cares only for those she loves and those who love her. She appears gentle and dignified, but has a dark and ruthless side. She is tender toward those she cares about, yet will stop at nothing to achieve her aims. She never regrets anything she has done. Her pairing is with Su Changhe, the head of Dark River. 655Reads—Score104Shelves
- 89 Tales of the Dark River: The Black Tortoise Envoy Fights to Claim Him 暗河传：玄武使他又争又抢 Tales of the Dark River: Mu Yumo + Tang Lianyue 1. Lots of headcanon~~ 2. The Lianmo pairing is the main storyline, with several side pairings (Xueyang and Heyu will both appear~) 3. The story continues after the battle in Tianqi City More than a month has passed since the battle in Tianqi City. Tang Lianyue sat alone by the window, polishing a finger blade until its cold sheen gleamed at his fingertips. Su Muyu arrived without a sound. He gently laid an eye-catching wedding invitation, red with 2.2kReads8.0Score118Shelves
- 90 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. 258Reads—Score—Shelves
- 91 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—Shelves
- 92 Tales of the Dark River: The Mu Family Head Keeps Trying to Seduce the Chief 暗河传：慕家家主总想勾引大家长 A new story is here! Come read my work on Tomato Novel! They all suffered so much in the original story. I want to give these dashing young men a happy ending. “Hey! You’re a Mu family ghost, so why are you pretending to be a Taoist priest? You dress so elegantly it’s annoying. Maybe I should just kill you.” “Everyone in the Dark River is family. You can’t kill me, little maniac.” “Why do I have to go on another mission with you, you fake Taoist?” “What, you haven’t seen me in a few days and 82Reads—Score—Shelves
- 93 Tales of the Dark River: Regrets of Youth 暗河传：年少遗憾 [Su Changhe pairing] [Young Blood + Dark River] I’ve taken everyone’s advice and changed the earlier chapters to third-person narration. I’m still revising them bit by bit. The Situ family has a lively second daughter, born with a martial meridian. Clear-headed and aloof, she seems impossible to ruffle. She entered the Sword Immortal realm at thirteen and the Spirit Wandering Profound Realm at fifteen, becoming the greatest in the world. Yet she is a born big-sister fanatic, following Situ Xue’s 2Reads—Score—Shelves
- 94 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—Shelves
- 95 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. 585Reads—Score—Shelves
- 96 Legends of the Dark River: A Chilling Sword Gleam, a Young Knight’s Far-Ranging Song 暗河传说剑光寒，少年白马歌行远 After killing his sworn brother Su Changhe, the Dark River assassin Su Muyu took his own life in grief. His soul reached the spirit realm, where he learned that it had all been a scheme. He had killed his closest friend by mistake, and regret overwhelmed him. The spirit keeper Yun Heng ruled that Su Muyu would be reborn, while Su Changhe's many sins meant he should fall into hell. But Su Changhe had only pretended to be unconscious. He seized Yun Heng and forced his way into the cycle of reincar 204Reads—Score—Shelves
- 97 Tales of the Dark River: Shadows Guide the Way Home 暗河传之影照归人 This story is adapted from the TV series An He Zhuan. The Dark River surges with icy currents; the swordlight of Wuyou gathers. Xiao Qianling, princess of Wuyou Commandery in Beili, is aloof and solitary, walking the line between good and evil. Amid the flash of swords, she meets Su Changhe, a funeral master of the Dark River. Love at first sight is the collision of ice and fire, and the beginning of a descent into darkness and a path to redemption. Burdened by the age-old afflictions of the Dar 136Reads—Score—Shelves
- 98 Film and TV Crossover: The Glamour of This World 综影视：此间风月 [Standalone stories + strictly 1v1 romances + original plots + mostly Su Changhe...] 1️⃣ Su Changhe & Princess Xiao Ruotang of Beili ✅ Complete ##Why be a fool and pass up a shortcut? 2️⃣ Su Changhe & Su Wanshui, Water Official of the Soul-Summoning Hall "In progress" ##How can a puppy have this many schemes? 3️⃣ Su Changhe & Li Sheng, Saintess of Miaojiang ##You mean he has a childhood sweetheart, too? 4️⃣ Su Changhe & Mu Qing, eldest daughter of the Mu family ##If only I’d known, I would’v 2.1kReads6.9Score119Shelves
- 99 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. 26Reads—Score—Shelves
- 100 Film and TV Crossover: Words Beyond Meaning 综影视：言殊意 [Feel-good story / no fixed pairing / female-lead focused] Yan Shuyi smiled warmly, her eyes crinkling as she spoke in a gentle voice: “Blood? How inelegant.” With a wave of her hand, the person turned to ash. She was once the spirit of an ancient thousand-year-old mountain cherry tree. After grumbling to Heaven that taking human form was too difficult, she was unexpectedly given a green gourd by the Heavenly Dao! From then on, she traveled through three thousand worlds, saving tragic character 679Reads—Score—Shelves
