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- 51 The Lone Blade Questions the Heavens 孤刀问天 In the chaotic years between the late Tang and early Ming dynasties, seven-year-old Huo Qing lives with his elderly grandfather, Huo Zhongwen, a peddler, in a small town in Jiangnan. One day, the wealthy young master Feng Qi tramples his grandfather to death with his horse, leaving Huo Qing alone and adrift, begging to survive. He is later taken in by the Wudang monk Huiyuan and becomes his disciple, learning martial arts. Ten years later, the young swordsman descends the mountain alone, vowing —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 52 The Ink Immortal Pursues His Wife: A Tortured Love, Reborn to Defy Heaven and Find Her 墨仙追妻：虐恋重生，逆天寻妻 [Ascetic Divine Lord Pursues His Wife + Reborn Heroine + Amnesia and Angsty Romance + Winning Her Back at All Costs] In my previous life, I carved out my heart, gave him my blood, broke my bones, and tore out my soul for him. In return, he personally pushed me onto the Immortal Execution Platform. Reborn, I tore apart the threads of love and swore off romance for good. But he knelt before me, eyes red. “Wanwan, don’t leave me. I’ve searched for you for a thousand years...” I sneered. “Divine Lor 11Reads—Score—14d adds
- 53 Transmigrated as a Fallen Sect Master, I Get Stronger by Taking in Beautiful Disciples 穿越成落魄掌门收美女徒弟就变强 [Golden finger + Transmigrate + Multiple heroines + Planar collisions + Ancient Earth martial arts] Huang Chaoqun, an overworked office drone, is betrayed by his girlfriend. Heartbroken, he jumps into a river and dies, only to transmigrate into the body of the head of a declining little sect on the verge of destruction in the cultivation world. The sect is in ruins, resources are scarce, and neighboring sects bully them at every turn: a hellish start from the start. At this critical moment, he b 114Reads7.1Score—14d adds
- 54 A Lapdog’s Guide to Winning Over the Marquis’s Wife: My Lady, Hear Me Woof 侯门舔狗攻略：夫人请听我汪汪 [System + adorable pets + household power struggles + mystery + one-on-one romance between two equally strong leads] Xiao Yunjing has barely made it home when his wife asks for a divorce. And that’s not even the worst of it: he turns into a dog from the start, and the System wants him to be his wife’s lapdog! His wife, Liu Ruoyan, may act like a pushover, but she’s no fool. Why be afraid? She’s a master of both poison and medicine, and she knows how to deal with anyone who dares defy her. Puttin 5Reads—Score—14d adds
- 55 The Fourteenth Diner 第十四位食客 [High-IQ Mystery Solving + Rules Horror + Lovecraftian Terror] If people around you inexplicably “disappear,” and you can always find a reason to explain it away, what would you do? Qin Man is a level-headed surgeon. Then strange things begin to happen: The first friend went to the restroom and never came back. He must have skipped the bill. The second colleague went to get more food and never came back. He must have gotten drunk. The fifth blind date went out for a smoke and never came back. Sh 6Reads—Score—14d adds
- 56 Across the Three Realms, Reunited with My Lost Family 踏遍三界，再遇亡亲 Lin Zhou died and got stuck between the worlds of the living and the dead, with family to look after on both sides On the seventh day after burning charcoal to take his own life, Lin Zhou's soul is trapped in the gap between the mortal world and the underworld. In the mourning hall, his parents weep until they faint; beside the River of Forgetfulness, his grandmother waits for him with his rattle drum. A ghost officer blocks his way: “Your allotted lifespan isn't over. None of the Three Realms w 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 57 Barkley’s Taxi 巴克利的出租车 Su Qinghe was inadvertently caught up in a bitter office power struggle. After scheming at every turn, he lost not only his job but his family as well. He came to City C to recover and became a taxi driver. Later, he met a cheerful, lively, optimistic, and kind young woman, and began a new life tinged with romance. But can this new life really be his final destination? The wheels of fate keep turning, and nothing in this world is absolute. Friendship can be steadfast, but even a seemingly in —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 58 Beneath the Rose Tree 玫瑰树下 A chance encounter in a rose garden planted the seeds of a deep love between Alan, a young writer, and Lina, a literary-minded girl in a wheelchair, in the European countryside. A sudden car accident sent them hurtling toward the edge of fate: she donated her corneas to restore his sight, but a chain of unforeseen disasters left him behind bars. Thirty years in prison, a stream of anonymous letters, and a pair of rose-patterned olive-wood beads were all that kept him going. When he finally walke 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 59 The Taoist Nun Returns to Her Noble Roots 道姑归嫡 Who gets it, guys? Su Qingci has been raised as the “junior brother” at Qingyun Abbey for thirteen years. Then one day, she gets her period and is completely dumbfounded. Wait, I’m a girl?! Her master pats her on the head. “You silly girl, go down the mountain and find your family!” Our heroine is sharp-tongued and tough, with “Tsk, this is going to end badly!” permanently on her lips. Her reverse jinx never misses! On her way down the mountain, two thugs try to steal her bundle. She grins and t 16Reads8.6Score—14d adds
- 60 Full-Time God of Wealth 全职财神 With only five yuan left in his account, rent breathing down his neck, and his life at rock bottom, Jiang Li put on a secondhand gaming headset. In the world of Epoch, he unexpectedly acquired the unique skill [Eye of Wealth]. From then on, the monsters dropped more than just gear: they dropped wealth with a price tag. One copper coin equaled one yuan, and the crisp clink of gold hitting his pocket was the sound of money arriving in his real-world bank account! From a “useless mine owner” mocked —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 61 Strip Mahjong 脱衣麻将 Strip Mahjong —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 62 I'm a Security Guard in Heaven: I Alone Decide Who Becomes a God 我在天庭当保安：成神唯我说了算 (Invincible) (Lighthearted Comedy) (No Female Lead) (Security Guard) (Sun Wukong) (Yang Jian) (Heavenly Court) The gateway to the path of godhood, the route from the mortal world to the Heavenly Court, is a modern skyscraper. The Ascension Gate is on the top floor, while Chen An sits in the security office on the first floor. In his own eyes: a temp, slacking off and eating instant noodles until he gets fired. In the eyes of mortal cultivators: a hidden powerhouse, unfathomably deep. In the e —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 63 The Nuo Deity's Thousand-Faced Uncanny Path 傩神之千面诡道 [Chicken-Raising Tale · Xianxia · Fantasy · Mystery · Alternate World] Blessed with a Nuo god’s mask, he sends a thousand ghosts fleeing! Han Moyuan grew up immersed in the world of Nuo opera, studying its craft with his father and cherishing the ancestral ghost-face masks. But the iron hooves of the imperial court’s Exorcism Bureau shattered his peaceful life. His parents were killed, and his home was reduced to ruins. Driven to the brink, he somehow awakens the mysterious power of a ghost-face 21Reads—Score114d adds
- 64 Old Drag and His Women 拖拉爷和他的女人们 This story follows an orphan born in the 1970s. He is naturally clever, extraordinarily handsome, eloquent, and highly capable. His only flaw is that he likes to put things off. Having grown up without a proper family upbringing or anyone to guide him, he meets many different women over the course of his life but never knows how to hold on to them. His life is therefore full of twists and turns, leading to a series of unbelievable, hilarious, and thought-provoking events. [Copyright Notice] Thi 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 65 The Great One's Guide to Winning Her Heart 大神的追乐攻略 All-around player Yu Zhiyue stakes her place in the math department’s sea of problems on the competition, pursuing the flutter in her heart. Model student Su Feiyu hides his feelings in his calculations and comes chasing the light. Heaven’s favored son Yun Zibai drives away the one he loves with a single mistaken choice, leaving him with nowhere to put his regrets for the rest of his life. Meanwhile, Lu Bai searches for someone who will treat him sincerely, carrying feelings he can’t reveal. But 2Reads8.8Score—14d adds
- 66 I Slay Immortals in the Infinite Realm 我在无限中灭仙 (No harem, no formulaic tropes, no invincibility, no System, no idiocy, and no wish-fulfillment. If any of that bothers you, read no further.) Everyone in this world has transmigrated here from somewhere else. They brought their own possessions with them, giving this world limitless resources, limitless possibilities, and limitless people, but no order whatsoever. They prey on one another. The protagonist is Wuguang. Though his name means “No Light,” he wants the world to be full of light. He re 3Reads8.8Score214d adds
- 67 Digital Dawn 数字破晓 This is the story of Zhao Peng, an ordinary orphan from a poor rural family. Even in desperate circumstances, he keeps working hard and stays true to himself, ultimately turning his life around and reaching the peak of his career, while finding love along the way. The story explores the transformation of the building materials and home furnishings industry, as well as the bright prospects of future digital development. Technology can change not only a person, but also lives and the world. —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 68 Glorious Years 光华岁月 In a turbulent era torn by war, the story of the television series X Female Agent may have come to a temporary close, but the legendary journey of agent couple Zhong Li and He Junfeng continues. Thanks to their outstanding performance on past missions, exceptional intelligence, and extraordinary courage, they successfully joined the great Communist Party of China. From then on, they became an elite force within the Party, entrusted with even weightier missions 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 69 Healing Hands and a Kind Heart: The Emergency Room Saint Consort Conquers Ancient Times 妙手仁心：急诊圣妃闯古代 I died at the hands of a violent patient, and when my blood stained the birthmark behind my ear, the entire emergency department became my System space. At fourteen, the wealthy women of the capital revered me as the “Divine Physician of Fertility.” During wartime, I stuck on a little mustache and posed as a male traveling doctor: “Specializing in infertility!” The night I infiltrated the military camp, Gu Jinshu was carried in, burning with a high fever and on the verge of death. On the day he 5Reads—Score—14d adds
- 70 Nianshuang, I’m the Extra Child in This Family 念双，我是家里多余的孩子 My name is Xu Nianshuang. I used to be the most unwanted child in my family. My mother remarried and brought home an adopted son, a brother who was spoiled rotten in a family that favored boys over girls. My sister Huaiwen and I were treated like burdens from childhood. When I was three, an accident left both my hands disabled. My family refused to get me treatment, so I gritted my teeth and learned to live with my feet. My sister was the only one who protected me. When I grew up and got married 76Reads—Score10014d adds
- 71 Unsealing Earth 解封地球 Earth! The ancestral planet? Who sealed Earth away, and what are they after? See how Yuan Huiling uncovers the truth step by step, and helps humanity’s ancestral planet come alive again. 2Reads8.6Score—14d adds
- 72 In Search of Gold, Part One: The Curse of Gold 寻金记第一部：黄金之咒 “Gold chooses its master, and the price is paid in blood!” Is it the curse of gold demanding a life, or the cycle of war crimes coming around again? The mountain remembers everything, and the secret buried beneath the permafrost is still waiting for the next visitor to knock. 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 73 Prisoner of Fireworks 烟火囚徒 [Slow-burn, no System, no clichés, transmigrate and reborn] In Republican-era China, two brothers cannot bear to accept their parents' brutal deaths. They swear to take revenge, but the ending is beyond what anyone could expect. Truly, it is a tale of: Every feud has its cause, and grand ambitions are so often left unfulfilled. What a worldly, commonplace path this is, nothing but prisoners of the mundane! 40Reads8.3Score—14d adds
- 74 With You, from Youth to the Rest of Our Lives 与你，从青春到余生 An unexpected moment of closeness brought two people, once on parallel paths, suddenly together. He was calm and restrained, yet his eyes held room for no one but her. She was gentle and sensitive, yet only in front of him could she not hide her flustered heart and budding affection. Once, she could only admire him from afar, afraid to approach. Later, she could no longer bear to let him go. Their journey was filled with tentative advances, push and pull, silent protection, and deep feelings lef —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 75 The Wonderful Civilization 玛不错文明 Beneath the vast skies of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, 4,400 meters above sea level, Mabuco Lake lay silent for thousands of years, until archaeologists uncovered a secret that could rewrite history: a mysterious ancient people once lived here. They did not rely on traditional agriculture, but used their fishing skills to create a three-thousand-year survival miracle in the bitter cold of the “Roof of the World.” They left behind not only ancient bone fishing cards and exquisite pottery, but also 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 76 The Princess Consort: A Phoenix Crown and Red Robes, Never Betraying You 女驸马：凤冠霞帔不负卿 [A strong female lead, a love that crosses life and death, national enmity and family hatred, romance, household and palace intrigue, political scheming, mystery, and twists] Disguised as a man, she becomes the top scholar, only to catch a princess’s eye at first sight. The court is treacherous, her identity is on the verge of being exposed, and love and hatred leave her torn. Wearing a phoenix coronet and bridal robes, she stakes everything on a future of peace and a love that will not be betra 129Reads—Score—14d adds
- 77 Divorce? President Mo Begs Me Not to Leave 离婚？墨总跪求我别走 [Marriage before love | Contract marriage | Remorseful pursuit | Devoted CEO | Fateful reunion] One unexpected night, an earring as the token, and a marriage contract later, she becomes Mo Jingchen’s wife in name only. They agree not to fall in love or cross the line, but his tenderness and favoritism have already made her fall for him. What began as a transaction turns into true love for him, and she gives him her heart in return. But then a conspiracy strikes and trust crumbles. She tears up 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 78 A Touch of Jin, A Song of Love 触瑾情笙 [Transmigration] + [Two equally powerful leads] + [Revenge] + [Happy ending] Modern-day Jiang Nansheng was born into a family that favored boys over girls. She studied hard and got into university, and worked tirelessly, yet still couldn’t escape the family she was born into… By chance, she transmigrates to the Great Yan dynasty and becomes the eldest legitimate daughter of the Marquis of Yong’an’s household. For the sake of her family, she disguises herself as a man. What’s more, after she tran 25Reads—Score—14d adds
- 79 A Breeze Beyond Cardiology, a Light in the ER 心外有风，急诊有光 A breeze beyond the heart, a light in the emergency room 18Reads—Score114d adds
- 80 From the Start, I'm Locked in a Cell. How Can I Escape Without a System? 开局就蹲牢房，没有系统怎么逃 No System + Goofy Male Lead + Light Harem. Lots of brothers and wives, a roguish streak, and a strong sense of justice. After transmigrating to ancient times, he winds up in prison, where he meets his right-hand men. Later, in a world of cultivation, he launches a business venture that combines modern and ancient ways of doing business. Back in ancient times, he makes a name for himself. This feel-good power fantasy is all about having fun. 12Reads9.3Score—14d adds
- 81 Pei Jingzhe 裴惊蛰 Thunder crashes from the heavens, and a laughing infant defies fate! A deadly assassin from the apocalypse has her soul transported into a newborn baby girl, only to be forcibly disguised as a young heir by a scheming prince. She looks like a cute, silly little glutton, but behind the scenes she’s a master of political strategy and a top-tier fighter! She plays dumb, makes money, trains troops, protects her sister, and conquers the realm... In this Great Jin Empire, the young heir calls the shot 20.8kReads8.9Score2.3k14d adds
- 82 Reborn: I Became the School Bully’s Worst Nightmare 重生：我成了校霸噩梦 The moment I was pushed off the rooftop, I swore I'd make everyone pay. When I opened my eyes, I was twelve again. The coward from my previous life, who let everyone walk all over him without daring to speak up, was dead. This time Chen Xi dumps chili peppers into my lunch bowl? I slam his noodle bowl into his face. Xiao Dalong tells me to crawl between his legs? I'll show him what “Bean Village's Granny Rong” means. The Four Tigers and Seven Wolves gang up to corner me? Sorry, I have thirty 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 83 The Strongest Mage of All Elements 全系最强法师 On Longyuan Continent, countless races stand side by side. Humanity is weak, barely surviving under the oppression of other races, its lands shrinking by the day. Laite En, who transmigrated here, possesses the supreme treasure Shennong Stone and awakens all-element magic that defies the heavens, rising against the odds from the brink of despair! With ruthless resolve, he unites humanity’s forces and leads his legions to carve out vast new lands for his people. Just as the conflicts among the ra 3.9kReads8.6Score39614d adds
- 84 Soft Shengxiao, Silent Cambridge 悄悄笙箫，沉默康桥 In the hustle and bustle of a thriving city, office life is always full of possibility and romance. In this story, two protagonists from different television worlds meet: Zhao Mosheng, the lively and passionate photographer from My Sunshine, and Chunyu Qiao, the steady, perceptive producer from The Story of Zheng Yang Gate. Together, they spark an unusual workplace romance. 101Reads—Score—14d adds
- 85 Film and TV Crossover: I’m the Director at Union Hospital 影综之我在协和当主任 The protagonist, Song Ling, is a doctor who died in the operating room in his previous life. Given a second life, he becomes Qiao Yingzi's maternal uncle in A Little Reunion and is bound to a medical System. Come see the exciting life he leads in this world! Some of the storylines and characters woven in may differ from the original works. Thanks for understanding! 119Reads—Score—14d adds
- 86 I Played at Being a Woman, Then a Kidnapper Sold Me to a Lonely Old Bachelor in the Mountains 玩男扮女装，被拐子买给大山里的老光棍 I Was Just Playing at Cross-Dressing, but a Kidnapper Sold Me to an Old Bachelor Deep in the Mountains —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 87 Chen Yu’s Taming and Counterattack Plan 陈屿的驯养反杀计划 Shen Sisi only wanted to keep her relationship with Chen Yu strictly master and servant. She thought Chen Yu would always be obedient and gentle, and know his place. But one late night, Chen Yu barged into her room and slowly closed in. Shen Sisi panicked. “Chen Yu, what are you doing? I’m your master.” Chen Yu’s gaze was obsessive as he spoke in a low voice. “Sorry, Master. I want to move up in the world.” 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 88 Zhu Xian: Lu Xueqi's Story 诛仙陆雪琪篇 Zhu Xian: Lu Xueqi's Story 61Reads—Score214d adds
- 89 He Didn’t Want a Divorce, So I Signed the Papers 他不想离婚，我签了 He Didn't Want a Divorce, So I Signed the Papers —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 90 Reborn in 1998: The Good-for-Nothing Doctor's Rise to Godhood 重生1998：废柴医生逆袭成神 [Urban + Miracle Doctor + Reborn + System + Period Piece + Feel-Good] “Dr. Zhang, why are you late?” “The director called a meeting. It started ten minutes ago.” As soon as he walked into the hospital department, the mischievous young nurse Zhang Fang stuck out her tongue and reminded Zhang Hongyu. Zhang Hongyu froze. This was his first day after being reborn. In his previous life, he had been an internal medicine doctor at this very hospital. But he knew that he had offended Director Hu, and th 215Reads7.1Score—14d adds
- 91 The Legend of Ningshuang 凝霜传奇 75Reads8.3Score—14d adds
- 92 Love in the Wrinkles of Time 改变岁月褶皱里的爱 Changing the Love Hidden in the Folds of Time —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 93 A Bad Fit 不配套 Not a Good Match 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 94 Before the Dust Settles 染尘前篇 Jiang Luochen encounters the spirit fox Chi Ran in a secluded woodland paradise. They spend their days together, caring for one another, and gradually fall for each other. Chi Ran follows him home and learns that his mother is seriously ill and needs nourishing food. She secretly brings him fish to help, and the two spend their days side by side, making a living by fishing. While buying cloth for his mother, Jiang Luochen meets Meng Xiyue and Meng Muyao. Later, he goes to admire lotuses at Mist 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 95 I Just Got a System, and Now I'm Caught Up in a Kidnapping Case!! 刚得系统，就卷入绑架案中！！ [Raising heroines] + [Comeback] + [Tycoon] + [System] + [Gold diggers] + [Campus beauties] + [Saintesses] + [Empresses] + [Female streamer drops in] + [Showing off with livestream gifts] + [City hero] Simp Liu Changju spent every last cent of his hometown’s demolition compensation on the goddess of his dreams. Just as Liu Changju was about to leap from the roof, a ding suddenly rang in his mind. But this System was a little out of line. Before he could even figure out the System, he got caught u 13.5kReads8.4Score1.5k14d adds
- 96 In the Flower Fields, My Childhood Sweetheart Holds an Iris 花田上，青梅手持鸢尾花 If the free wind sweeps across the sea of flowers, can it hide the fluttering of my heart? A whole summer's worth of secrets lies within a slowly turning windmill. I can hardly hold back. In the past that left without a word, I buried all the longing that filled my countless days and nights. Tossing and turning. Among the irises, where the fragrance surges, I confess my love as I clear up the misunderstanding. So hard to find. Like the irises, quiet and gentle beneath the afterglow of the set 11Reads8.6Score—14d adds
- 97 Xuanyuan: The Legend of the Cauldron That United the Realm 轩辕：鼎定山河传 Also known as: The Yellow Emperor Never Left! He Guards the Mountains and Rivers of the Mortal Realm; Who Says the Yellow Emperor Ascended? He Guards the Mortal Realm Before mythology came epic. Beneath legend lies the human heart. The story we know as “The Yellow Emperor Casts a Ding and Ascends on a Dragon” was not the end. It was the most glorious beginning. As later generations gaze up at the myths, we look closer and ask: What if the dragon did not descend from Heaven, but came from the 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 98 The Princess’s Beloved Consort, Steadfast as an Inkstone 砚定安宁驸马的掌心宠 Ancient historical romance + bickering couple + sweet romance + clever leads + mutual devotion The heroine, Princess Anle Yang Ninger, is arrogant and domineering. She prefers a whip to makeup and is bold, spirited, and unafraid to love or hate. She's dumped from the start, only to become the most sought-after woman in the blink of an eye. The top scholar treats her like the apple of his eye... The two go from bickering rivals to protecting each other through danger, and gradually fall in lov 815Reads8.6Score10514d adds
- 99 Good-for-Nothing Blood Servant: I Rule the City-State of Eternal Night by Doing Nothing 废柴血仆：我靠摆烂统治暗夜城邦 The Good-for-Nothing Blood Servant: I Rule the Dark City-State by Slacking Off —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 100 Aspiration to the Azure Heavens 青霄志 Ancient history! Bizarre cases! Extreme battles! A slow burn that erupts into one thrilling climax after another after thirty or forty chapters! Westward from the ancient, boundless lands, lone desert winds sweep across the heavens. Rolling yellow sands, scorching heat without end. Caravans fill the old roads, all seeking silver and gold. In the ancient, haunted Bone Pass, how many have ever returned? “White Camel, we’ve traveled over a thousand li together. One more day and we’ll reach Yumen 2Reads—Score—14d adds
