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- 1 Water Margin: The White-Robed Overlord Conquers the World 水浒：白衣霸天下 Modern programmer Wang Lun transmigrates into the world of Water Margin and takes over the body of Wang Lun, the leader of Liangshan, becoming another “Scholar in White.” To avoid the gruesome death he suffered in the original and turn around the tragic fate of everyone at Liangshan, Wang Lun relies on his knowledge of Water Margin’s plot and his grasp of modern ideas. He abandons the surrender route and focuses on building Liangshan’s strength, joining the struggle for supremacy amid the chaos 5.9kReads5.9Score38914d adds
- 2 Help! Wu Song Has Me Cornered in the Lion House. What Do I Do? 急！我被武松堵在狮子楼咋办？ [Ximen the Magnate + Master Con Artist + Lighthearted + Steady Growth + Gets Things Done + Multiple Heroines + Wiping Out Liangshan Bandits + Fighting for Supremacy + Occasional Madness, Check the Author's Mental State] He transmigrated as Ximen Qing and got cornered by Wu Song at Lion House. He was scared out of his wits. Fortunately, his Intelligence System came online just in time. With the System's reward, the powerful Kasaya-Subduing Art, he beat Wu Song so badly the man started questioning 54Reads—Score—14d adds
- 3 Water Margin: A Warlord in Troubled Times 水浒之乱世枭雄 Chao Gai accidentally transmigrates into the world of Water Margin, only to discover that he has become the Pagoda-Bearing Heavenly King. He also unexpectedly acquires the Overlord's Heart Method, and from then on sets out to build a mighty empire. Relying on his formidable strength, he travels far and wide. Watch as he sweeps across the land! 176Reads—Score—14d adds
- 4 Transmigrating into Water Margin as Wu Song, I Married Pan Jinlian from the Start 穿越水浒成武松，开局娶了潘金莲 (This book is for mature men and women, preferably older readers who enjoy traditional fiction. If you're looking for brainless, fluffy stories, please don't read this. Thank you!) Synopsis: A car accident sends Wang Er, a food delivery guy, into the world of Water Margin, where he is reborn as the war god Wu Song. Thinking of the tragic fate awaiting the 108 heroes, Wang Er vows to defy fate and change their ending. The first thing he plans to do is claim the top seat on Liangshan. From the sta 169Reads—Score—14d adds
- 5 I Became Wu Dalang: From the Start, I Slay Pan Jinlian 穿成武大郎：开局手刃潘金莲 He opens his eyes in Wu Dalang’s body, with poison already at his lips. Since everyone wants me dead, I’ll kill Pan Jinlian first, then take down Ximen Qing. I’ll break out of this death trap in Qinghe County, fight for Liangshan, seize the realm, and rewrite the fate of Water Margin. 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 6 A New Tale of Water Margin: The Silver-Spear Hero 水浒新篇之银枪义郎 After transmigrating to the Northern Song, Shen Rui starts out as a down-and-out nobody in Weizhou. In this age of corrupt officials and neglected defenses, he only wants to make money in trade and become a carefree merchant-errant. But the world refuses to leave him in peace! The villainous Gao Qiu seizes the enterprise he spent eight years building, then threatens him with a charge of treason! If the world won’t let him live in peace, then he’ll flip the whole table! But he won’t follow Liang 281Reads—Score—14d adds
- 7 Heaven’s Mandate: Water Margin, Taking Lin Chong as My Lackey from the Start 天命水浒：开局收林冲当小弟 Li Yun, a history major who stayed up all night working on his thesis, opened his eyes to find himself a lowly jailer in the Kaifeng Prefecture prison of the Great Song. [Ding! A fated hero detected.] [Character: Lin Chong, the Panther Head!] [Martial prowess: 96] [Command: 84] [Intelligence: 69] [Politics: 28] [Original tragic fate: Nearly dies in the Wild Boar Forest, is framed at the fodder depot, and endures the snowstorm at the Mountain God Temple. His life is plagued by humiliation and bet 6Reads—Score—14d adds
- 8 Water Margin: Lin Chong Is a Coward? He Dares to Attack Dongjing with 800 Men 水浒：林冲怂？八百人他敢打东京 Kill Gao Qiu! Avenge our blood feud! Why be petty highwaymen? Loot the Gao mansion clean, and the brothers will have enough food and clothes for decades! In this life, I absolutely refuse to be Water Margin's biggest pushover. With a roar from me, Lin Chong, the Great Song trembles! The Five Tiger Generals and Eight Cavalry Generals are scared witless by me, Lin Chong! The greatest warrior under heaven, Lu Junyi, fell to my spear! The invincible Liangshan army was routed beneath Erlong Mountain, 2.2kReads6.3Score15114d adds
- 9 Water Margin: I Am the Star of Heavenly Plunder, Ruling Over Heroes 水浒：在下天夺星，称霸收豪英 [Light System]+ [Transmigration]+ [Water Margin]+ [Strikes out on his own midway through]+ [A hero who grows over time] Note: This book is based on the original Water Margin and draws on both old and new TV adaptations. The original novel is the main reference for character strength, though the author has added personal interpretations, mythology, fate, and magic. Discussion is welcome. The male lead has flaws early on and grows gradually. If that’s not for you, please don’t read. In the late No 8Reads—Score—14d adds
- 10 New Water Margin: No Way I'm Accepting Amnesty 新水浒：招安个鸟 I woke up to find that I, a construction worker who tied rebar for a living, had somehow died and transmigrated into Water Margin as Song Jiang, the most pathetic “boss” of all! I was about to be poisoned to death in the Hall of Loyalty and Righteousness, while the Liangshan heroes were still drinking from big bowls and devouring huge chunks of meat, waiting for me to lead them into surrendering to the imperial court and getting themselves killed. After coming back to life, I tore the surrender 82Reads—Score—14d adds
- 11 Water Margin: A Transmigrator’s Deadly Game 水浒：穿越者的生死局 After a car accident, Zhang Heng’s lingering consciousness transmigrates to the Northern Song Dynasty, where he becomes Wen Shun, the lowest-ranking lackey on Liangshan. Longing to return to the modern world, he is plunged into a deadly plot amid Liangshan’s power struggles, using his keen eye and ingenuity to defuse one crisis after another. When Lin Chong turns against Wang Lun, two leaders of Liangshan’s naval strongholds defect to Jizhou Prefecture, becoming a deadly blade hanging over Lian —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 12 Water Margin: I, Chai Rong, Rebuild the Later Zhou 水浒：我柴荣，从铸后周 Before Chai Rong died, he entrusted his son to Zhao Kuangyin. Little did he expect to be reborn as a descendant named Chai Jin. “Hmph, Zhao Kuangyin, that man with the honest-looking face, actually stole the empire I built!” “Zhao Kuangyin, you dared to bully my eight-year-old son.” “Then don’t blame me for bullying your grandchildren, who are over twenty.” “You took it from me, so I’ll take it back the same way.” Watch me lead a band of heroes to unify the land and personally reclaim the Sixtee 178Reads6.5Score—14d adds
- 13 The New Legend of Li Yunlong: Crushing Water Margin 李云龙新传：踏碎水浒 Recast the classical martial world through the spirit of a modern soldier, using the “spirit of drawing one's sword” to fight against the decaying doctrine of predestination. The protagonist doesn't rely on magic or immortal arts. Instead, with military thinking, organizational skills, strategic vision, and charisma far ahead of his time, he unites the true heroes of the Water Margin world, breaks the tragic cycle of “accepting amnesty, then destruction,” and builds a new order where everyone ca 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 14 Water Margin: I Transmigrated as Pan Jinlian and Took the 108 Heroes by Storm 水浒：穿越潘金莲，玩转108将 My new story is out! You can 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! 31Reads6.3Score—14d adds
- 15 Wu Song: From the Start, I Slay Gao Qiu and Break with Song Jiang 武松：开局刀斩高俅，跟宋江决裂 [Water Margin + decisive and ruthless + wildly satisfying + invincible] When he opens his eyes, firefighter Wu Song has transmigrated into the Water Margin and become the famous tiger-slaying Pilgrim. Liangshan has just captured Gao Qiu and is holding a grand banquet for its heroes. Yet Song Jiang, the chief leader, bows and scrapes, ready to call Gao Qiu, the man who murdered Lin Chong's wife and family, his father in exchange for a path to imperial amnesty? Not one of the heroes in the hall da 18Reads6.4Score—14d adds
- 16 Water Margin: I Lead Liangshan to Crush the Jingkang Crisis 水浒：我带梁山打穿靖康 Song Ming, a top history student at A University, opens his eyes to find he has taken over Song Jiang’s body in Water Margin. The emperor is inept, obsessed with art, calligraphy, painting, and unusual rocks for the “Flower Rock Gang,” while neglecting state affairs. Corrupt officials rule the court: Gao Qiu and Cai Jing seize power and persecute loyal ministers. The original story’s amnesty? I, Song Ming, won’t be a spineless “Timely Rain”! Modern technology + superior tactics + knowledge of hi —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 17 Water Margin Meets Dream of the Red Chamber: I Raise an Army and Storm the Capital from the Start 水浒融汇红楼，开局举兵踏破京城 Liangshan's blades breach Tokyo, and Dream of the Red Chamber enters the imperial household. Chao Zhenguan transmigrates as the younger brother of Chao Gai, diligently working to overthrow the dynasty at Liangshan Marsh. Only after breaching the capital does he discover that this world has not only Water Margin, but Dream of the Red Chamber as well. To make it in this world, you need plenty of brothers, but you also need plenty of clothes. 8Reads—Score—14d adds
- 18 Why Marry a Divorced Woman Instead of One Who Has Lived with Someone? 为什么宁娶离婚女人，不娶有同居史女人？ Why marry a divorced woman instead of a woman who has lived with a partner? 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 19 Republican Era: The Moon Sets Over Guanshan, but the Men Have Yet to Return 民国：关山落月人未还 Republican Era: The Moon Sets Over Guanshan, Yet He Has Not Returned 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 20 The Campus Beauty Next Door Keeps Blocking My Way, but I Just Want to Study 隔壁校花总来堵我，我真的只想刷题 The Campus Belle Next Door Keeps Showing Up to Block My Way, but I Just Want to Do Practice Problems —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 21 Youth on Campus: Borrowed Light 青春校园：借光 Youth on Campus: Borrowed Light —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 22 Youth on Campus: The Summer Breeze Never Reached Your Eyes 青春校园：夏风未及你眉眼 Youth on Campus: The Summer Breeze Has Yet to Reach Your Eyes —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 23 Youth on Campus: The South Wind Knows My Heart 青春校园：南风知我意 Youth on Campus: The South Wind Knows My Heart 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 24 Reborn, I Dumped the Campus Beauty and Chased a 300-Pound Girl Instead 重生后我踹了校花，转身狂追三百斤的胖妞 After I Was Reborn, I Dumped the Campus Belle and Turned Around to Pursue a 150-Kilo Chubby Girl —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 25 Reborn, I Dumped the Campus Beauty and Insisted on Marrying the Tomboy in My Class 重生后我甩了校花，非要娶班里的男人婆 After I Was Reborn, I Dumped the Campus Belle and Insisted on Marrying the Tomboy in My Class —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 26 Republican Era: Reborn from the Ashes 民国：烬土重生 Reborn in the Republican Era: From Ashes to New Life —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 27 Reborn in 1970: A Rugged Man's Journey to Cherish His Wife and Raise His Daughter 重生70年：糙汉的疼妻养女路 Reborn in 1970: A Tough Man’s Journey to Cherish His Wife and Raise His Daughter —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 28 Water Margin: The Heroes Pledge Their Loyalty, and the Emperor Begs Me to Take Charge of His Harem 水浒：好汉归心，皇帝求我掌后宫 An unexpected transmigration takes him straight into the world of Water Margin. With his life hanging by a thread, he is saved by Li Shishi, the capital's most celebrated courtesan. Li Shishi takes him for her destined one and does everything he says. On her recommendation, he heads to Yanggu County to take up an official post. With Li Shishi's backing and his own brains, he rises through the ranks from then on. Until he holds the entire Song Empire in his hands... Emperor Huizong: “Dear b 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 29 Reborn as Wang Lun in Water Margin: Sign-In to the Heavenly Gang System from the Start 水浒重生王伦，开局签到天罡系统 Zhang Yang, a criminal investigation captain, was shot and killed. When he opened his eyes, he had become Wang Lun, the cowardly chief of Liangshan Marsh who was about to be killed by Lin Chong! A blade is already at his throat? Don’t panic. He binds the Tiangang Disha System, and a sign-in from the start grants him Hua Rong’s peerless archery! “Lin Chong, I’ll clear your name!” Zhang Yang grabs Lin Chong’s wrist. With modern martial arts and the System’s divine skills, he subdues the instructor 17Reads—Score—14d adds
- 30 Water Margin: Star Wars of the Three Kingdoms 水浒星战三国 This is a dream that will set every Water Margin fan's blood racing! When the heroes of Liangshan meet the legendary warriors of the Three Kingdoms... A star portal descends upon Chenqiao Post Station, and the laws of Heaven reshape the world. No more drinking in the Hall of Loyalty and Righteousness. This is a brutal fight for survival in the Star Realm. Form teams of three, fight side by side, break through the Twelve Palaces, and battle the generals of the Three Kingdoms! Want to see how 23Reads—Score—14d adds
- 31 Water Margin: Overlord of Liangshan 水浒之梁山霸主 Special forces soldier Wang Xiaolong transmigrates to the world of Water Margin and finds himself in Chao Gai's body. When he comes to, Liu Tang, Wu Yong, Ruan Xiaoer, and the other brothers are gathered around him. "Brother, why did you fall ill at such a crucial moment? If we don't set out now, we'll miss the convoy carrying the birthday gifts!" What should he do about Song Jiang sidelining him? Kill him with a cup of poisoned wine! The Liangshan heroes sweep through every obstacle, and Tokyo —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 32 The Legacy of Water Margin: The Modern-Day Calamity of the Gathering Hall 水浒遗风：聚义厅的现代劫 What should heroes do when they transmigrate to an era that no longer needs them? The entire Liangshan band from the Northern Song transmigrates to modern Beijing. This isn't a power fantasy backed by a System, but a clash of two civilizations, paid for in blood and tears. With the mindset of the second year of the Xuanhe era, they barge into Xiluoyuan No. 5 Primary School, thinking it's just another “mountain stronghold.” But the children here recite Tang poetry without knowing who Song Jiang —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 33 Water Margin: I'm Lao Wang 水浒之我是老王 [Water Margin] [No System] [Lighthearted] [Building Strength] [Ruling the World] If the world falls into ruin, would you hold up the heavens with one hand? If the people suffer, would you save them all? Old Wang arrives in this cruel world and age. He doesn’t want to eat people, and he certainly doesn’t want to be eaten... “Who says we have no clothes? We’ll share our robes!” Brothers, come on! Follow me, and let’s build an age with no bandits under heaven. —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 34 An Interpretation of Water Margin 水浒传解读 Water Margin is one of China's Four Great Classical Novels. Written by Shi Naian during the Ming dynasty, it tells the story of ordinary people driven to rebellion by corrupt officials in the final years of the Northern Song. Through its depiction of 108 heroes gathering at Mount Liang to resist a corrupt government, the novel paints a sweeping historical tableau. —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 35 Transmigrate as Zhang Qing: Join Forces with Twin-Gun Dong Ping to Seize Dushong Pass 穿越张清：与双枪董平智取独松关 Zhang Qing transmigrates: He outwits Dong Ping of the Twin Spears and captures Dusheng Pass. 281Reads—Score—14d adds
- 36 Blood and Iron in Water Margin: Wu Song's Defense of Jingkang 铁血水浒：武松的靖康保卫战 (The original protagonist is reborn, ensemble cast and political intrigue, multiple female leads, no System, no magic, not a power fantasy) From Yanggu to Liaodong, and from Liaodong to Kaifeng, watch as Wu Song conquers the land. From the Bohai Sea to the Yellow Sea, and from the Yellow Sea to the South China Sea, watch as Wu Song unifies the four seas. 279Reads—Score—14d adds
- 37 Lin Chong Reborn in the Wild Boar Forest! I’ll Kill Gao Yanei from the Start 林冲重生野猪林！开局必杀高衙内 As he lies dying in the Wild Boar Forest, Lin Chong is reborn with the bitter memories of his past life. In his previous life, he endured and yielded at every turn. His wife was driven to take her own life, he suffered endless humiliation, Chao Gai was ambushed and killed by villains, and the Liangshan heroes met tragic ends. This time, he will no longer be a cowardly instructor, helpless in the hands of others. The moment Lu Zhishen saves him, Lin Chong personally slays the corrupt officers, t 182Reads—Score10614d adds
- 38 Transmigration: I Activated the Water Margin Card 穿越：我激活了水浒卡 [Water Margin] [Card System] [Decisive and Ruthless] [Sect Leader] Zhou Lin transmigrates into the Song Dynasty as the youngest son of Zhou Tong, the greatest martial artist in the empire. His father has gone missing, leaving him to inherit a martial arts school. Frail and on the brink of death, he seems doomed. Luckily, his senior brother Lin Chong protects him, and he successfully activates the Water Margin Card [Leopard Head Lin Chong], gaining an incredible martial art. As he activates one W 810Reads—Score—14d adds
- 39 Another Interpretation of Water Margin 水浒的另一种解读 A new work is out! Please visit Tomato Novel to read it. I hope you’ll enjoy it. Your support motivates me to write, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! 23Reads—Score—14d adds
- 40 I, Wu Song, Take the Top Seat at Liangshan! 梁山头把交椅，我武松坐了！ "Surrender to the imperial court? To hell with your surrender decree!" Wu Song tore the imperial decree offering amnesty to Liangshan to shreds! In his previous life, he watched helplessly as Song Jiang sold out his Liangshan brothers for an official title. Seven or eight out of every ten died in the campaign against Fang La. Lin Chong died with hatred in his heart, and Wu Song lost an arm and spent his final years alone in an ancient temple, leaving behind an injustice that would rankle for g 938Reads6.9Score—14d adds
- 41 Transmigrated into Water Margin as Lin Chong 穿越水浒之我是林冲 By chance, I found myself in the world of Water Margin and became Lin Chong, the Leopard Head. There went my dreams of a wife, children, and a warm bed. Well, fine. With the Lin family's ancestral spear techniques and my uncanny ability to predict what would happen in this world, I would fight my way to the top. Though I can't change the world single-handedly, I can change myself. I won't let anyone walk all over me. If I live, I'll live gloriously; if I die, I'll die with my head held high. I r 250Reads6.6Score—14d adds
- 42 The Hidden Dragon Xu Guanzhong of Water Margin 水浒之隐龙许贯忠 Who is the most regrettably wasted talent in Water Margin? Xu Guanzhong, Wen Huanzhang, or Xiao Jiasui... They were true reclusive scholars, some versed in military affairs, others accomplished in both civil and martial arts. He transmigrates to the end of the Northern Song Dynasty as Xu Guanzhong, a recluse living in Daming Prefecture. In this life, he will step forward. Even if it is not for the Liangshan heroes who died unjustly, he will do it to spare the people of the Central Plains from th 319Reads—Score—14d adds
- 43 Water Margin: To Save a Beauty, I, Wu Song, Slay My Way Across Liangshan 水浒：救倾国色，我武松杀遍梁山 A sanda champion transmigrates by accident and finds himself as Wu Song in Water Margin! He activates the Fate-Rewriting System and gets two missions from the start: save Lin Niangzi and change Pan Jinlian's fate! Fight a tiger? Easy! His sanda skills crush the ferocious beast, and the powers of Yanggu County are so terrified they kneel and beg for mercy! Ximen Qing? He beats him into submission and makes him his lackey, then has him help establish the first power in Yanggu! Pan Jinlian? No long 235Reads—Score10114d adds
- 44 Water Margin: I’m the Drill Instructor of the 800,000 Imperial Guards 水浒之我是八十万禁军教头 By a twist of fate, Lin Chong, a twenty-first-century white-collar wage slave, transmigrates into the world of Water Margin and takes over the body of his namesake, the Leopard Head Lin Chong. Fortunately, Heaven is on his side. Lin Chong has yet to reach the end of his rope, so since fate has given him this chance, he might as well defy the heavens and change his destiny. From this day on, the timid Lin Chong is gone. A new soul takes command of a powerful body and begins writing a new legend. 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 45 Water Margin: I Transmigrated into Ximen Qing, Starting with the Demon-Subduing Kasaya Skill 水浒：魂穿西门庆开局袈裟伏魔功 Who is the toughest fighter in the Northern Song? Obviously Ximen Qing! Who did you think, me, Wu Song? Wu Song My soul transmigrates into Ximen Qing, and from the start I obtain the Kasaya-Suppressing Demon Skill. Pan Jinlian hasn't married Wu Dalang yet. Wait… I've transmigrated to the Northern Song, and you think I care about Pan Jinlian? Raise the imperial dragon banner!!! Zhao Ji, I may not write as well as you, but as an emperor, you're no match for me! I'll lead the Northern Song's iron c —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 46 Tales of Heroes 英豪传 After his soul enters Song Jiang’s body and he arrives in the world of Water Margin, “Quick, quick, quick! Stop the amnesty! I said, stop the amnesty!” I’ve got soldiers and generals aplenty! I’m going to be emperor! Where are my Liangshan tigers? Lin Chong, Guan Sheng, charge with me! You old scoundrel Gao Qiu, you filthy wretch! Do you recognize me, Lin Chong? Li Kui, quit fooling around and kill that bastard already! This novel is pure imagination, written wherever the author’s fancy takes th 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 47 I Woke Up in Water Margin, and I'm a Cultivator 身穿水浒，我可是修仙的 With the cultivation experience from my previous life, watch me take the Water Margin world by storm this time. Hei Sanlang, watch me expose your true colors. Khitan, start praying. Jurchen, you still need to lie low. Temujin, I’ll leave it to you to conquer new lands. 2.5kReads6.1Score13214d adds
- 48 War for Supremacy at the End of the Song: Starting at Mount Erlong in Water Margin 宋末争霸：从水浒二龙山开始 [Decisive killing, a complete departure from Lin Chong’s established character. Those who dislike this, read with caution…] Ren Chong, an ordinary man in modern society, died, but his soul lived on and transmigrated into the Water Margin world, taking over the body of Lin Chong, “Panther Head.” Instructor of the Eighty Thousand Imperial Guards, “Panther Head,” one of Liangshan’s Five Tiger Generals of the Cavalry… No matter how many titles he gained, in Ren Chong’s eyes, Lin Chong could never sh 594Reads6.8Score—14d adds
- 49 Transmigrated into Water Margin: Saving the Characters Who Deserved Better 穿越水浒，拯救意难平 I just nodded off in class, and you sent me to the world of Water Margin? Well, at least I inherited everything from Wu Song. Just look at this powerful physique, and these fists that could kill a bull. Forget it, since I'm here, I should find Pan... no, wait, I'd better find Ximen Qing first, take him out as soon as possible, and save my brother! 66Reads—Score—14d adds
- 50 Water Margin: I Started a Rebellion with Modern Medicine 这水浒：我靠现代医术造了反 An Daoquan, a forensic surgeon, has his soul transported into the body of Water Margin's miracle doctor. With a modern scalpel, he unravels Liangshan Marsh's recruitment conspiracy; with penicillin, he shatters the order to slaughter; and with a microscope, he sparks a revolution in understanding. In the end, he turns the operating table in the Hall of Gathering Heroes into a chessboard for conquest. The illness he means to treat is more than a wound: it is the ailing Song Empire itself! —Reads—Score—14d adds
