Novels like Legends of a Jianghu Detective
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- 101 Heavenly Shadow 天影 Yin and yang divide heaven and earth; the five elements shape the universe. Beneath the sky, in the ancient and storied heartland of China, the age of immortal cultivation has dawned, and countless beings thrive. Across millions of miles, countless human joys and sorrows unfold amid the magnificent pursuit of eternal life. Where there is light, there is also darkness. Beneath the sky, in the midst of all that radiance, silent shadows still move unseen… 8Votes14.7MRecs1.3MFans
- 102 Golden Fishing Grounds 黄金渔场 P.S. I’ve started a new book, The Taoist Priest, Times Have Changed. Please check it out. I love blue skies and green trees, but I love the vast, surging ocean even more. Fish from shallow waters, fish from the deep, lobsters, and giant crabs: how could a foodie’s world be complete without seafood? Speedboats, yachts, sport-fishing boats, and patrol boats, though luxury cruise ships are really the way to go. I keep brown bears, polar bears, and raccoons at home, and dolphins, belugas, and s 8Votes1.3MRecs646.8kFans
- 103 Douluo Dalu 斗罗大陆 Tang San, an outer disciple of the Tang Sect, was rejected by the sect for secretly learning its inner-school techniques. When he leapt from a cliff to prove his resolve, he discovered that he had not died. Instead, he had arrived in another world under a different identity, a world of Martial Souls called Douluo Dalu. There is no magic, no battle qi, and no martial arts here, but there are wondrous Martial Souls. When people turn six, they awaken their Martial Souls in Spirit Hall. Martial Soul 55Votes6MRecs5MFans
- 104 EN Aoba Paranormal Agency 青叶灵异事务所 My name is Lin Qi, and I work at the demolition office. At the beginning of this year, I was put in charge of demolishing an old residential complex. One resident had a strange sign hanging by the door: “Green Leaf Paranormal Affairs Agency.” The house had been turned into an office, but it had long since been abandoned and was covered in dust. Inside the filing cabinets, countless documents and records were neatly arranged. Curious, I sorted through them and discovered a bizarre, terrifying wor 13Votes759.4kRecs641kFans
- 105 The Conscience of the Entertainment Industry 文娱的良心 Some say he is the conscience of the entertainment industry. To whoever said that: doesn't your conscience hurt? Many years later, people won't remember how Shi Yi left his plotlines unfinished, or killed off the female lead and the male lead... They'll remember only his kind heart. PS: This novel is toxic. The protagonist has a serious illness, and a strong desire for revenge. It's all for entertainment, so don't take it too seriously... 0Votes198.4kRecs237.3kFans
- 106 I Really Don’t Want to be Reborn 我真没想重生啊 Who could have imagined that Chen Hansheng, a successful professional and eligible bachelor, would be reborn and wake up as a high school senior? At a crossroads in his life, Chen Hansheng is torn between the treasure of a girl, Shen Youchu, and his first love, Xiao Rongyu. Who should he choose? The pinnacle of urban rebirth fiction, and an essential romance guide for young people! 1.6kVotes4.6MRecs8.3MFans
- 107 Carefree Dream Path 逍遥梦路 A homebody in the mountains spends his days farming, raising fish, and daydreaming, while growing at his own leisurely pace. Huh? How did I accidentally conquer the Myriad Worlds and become the big boss? Could I still be dreaming? 1Votes1.4MRecs492.6kFans
- 108 Tomb of the Gods 神墓 A perfectly ordinary young man, dead for ten thousand years, comes back to life in an ancient tomb of the gods… 14Votes5.8MRecs2.2MFans
- 109 Heavy Armoured Truck In Post-apocalyptic World 重卡战车在末世 “There are always villains trying to harm me!” “The apocalypse is coming any minute. I have to survive!” Shen Cong, who suffers from paranoid delusions, sees people online claiming the end of the world is nigh and immediately believes them. He shuts himself inside and devotes himself to building his own apocalypse vehicle and honing his survival skills. Until one day... The apocalypse really comes. 6Votes685.5kRecs514.4kFans
- 110 I Am the Supreme 我是至尊 Medicine that fails to form a pill is poison; people who fail to become gods turn to dust. The Heavenly Way is flawed, the mortal world is unjust, and demons run rampant beyond the mundane realm. I pity the good for their suffering, and rage at their failure to fight back. Beyond the rules, I will be the one to enforce justice. Spread martial prowess across the land and wipe out every injustice. A blade in my hand, compassion in my heart; beauties in my arms, villains beneath my blade. I lo 4Votes5.9MRecs1.1MFans
- 111 The Great Path of the Lord God 主神大道 Time wanders on. In whose hands does life rest? The galaxy stretches on, vast and boundless. Where do drifting specks of dust go? Through the ages, who sings in the halls of history? With hair full-grown, one suddenly looks up and gazes at the passing years of a lifetime. Flowers bloom at dawn and fade by dusk, while all things race past in a flash. Who shines as the brightest star in the long river of history? Winners become kings; losers are villains. Heroes meet tragic ends. The victors paint 0Votes564.3kRecs364.9kFans
- 112 The Biggest Mess in History 史上第一混乱 I'm truly unlucky, really. Other people transmigrate, while I can only be transmigrated into. Other people pick up girls, while I can only be picked up by girls... At my umpteenth pawnshop, I received a series of clients named Jing Ke, Li Bai, Guan Yu, Qin Hui, and so on, leading to one hilarious story after another. This book is packed with comedy, and cultivation, transmigration, urban life, and romance are all indispensable. That is why it is titled The First Great Chaos in History. 12Votes1MRecs1.6MFans
- 113 Reborn: The Thief Who Roamed the World 重生之贼行天下 A lonely wanderer, steps that pursue the shadows, this is the thief's anthem. With the memories of a level-180 master thief, Nie Yan returns to ten years ago. Fate has played a joke on him. Everything he once missed, everything that was taken from him, he'll take back. Then he'll gear up with the best equipment, crush all opposition, kill any god who stands in his way, and become unstoppable. 29Votes2.3MRecs1.1MFans
- 114 Starting with the Gu Huo Bird 从姑获鸟开始 The body is as light as a goose feather, life as fragile as wild grass. I have witnessed the darkest night, so the blazing, brilliant flame in my heart has never wavered. The physical edition of From the Gu Huo Bird's Beginning (Volume One) is now available. Search for the title on Dangdang, JD.com, Taobao, Douyin, and other platforms, or purchase it from a physical bookstore. Thank you all for your support. 82Votes2.5MRecs2.4MFans
- 115 The Card Apprentice 卡徒 A brand-new fantasy world created by Fang Xiang. Come on in! 5Votes3.5MRecs724.9kFans
- 116 Battle Frenzy 斗战狂潮 Two moons hang in the sky, heralding a world of infinite possibilities Lonely and dark, the mysterious and bizarre Life-Playing Clown The Hundred-City Federation, the Three Great Empires, rampaging alien races, and soul beasts ruling supreme This is an age in which heroes emerge in droves. Humanity has endured humiliation and hardship to reclaim sovereignty over Earth, nurturing the ambition to advance into higher dimensions! Most importantly... how will Wang, a good-for-nothing second-year seni 1Votes30.3MRecs1.4MFans
- 117 Battle Through the Heavens 斗破苍穹 This is a world ruled by Dou Qi. There is no dazzling, spectacular magic here, only Dou Qi cultivated to its very peak! The new book's cultivation ranks: Dou Zhe, Dou Shi, Da Dou Shi, Dou Ling, Dou Wang, Dou Huang, Dou Zong, Dou Zun, Dou Sheng, Dou Di. … The yearly animated series of Battle Through the Heavens airs every Sunday at 10:00 on Tencent Video. VIP members can watch two episodes early. Enter the abyss and claim the Fallen Heart Flame! The first official Battle Through the Heavens blin 203Votes7.1MRecs21.4MFans
- 118 Perfect World 完美世界 A speck of dust can fill the sea; a blade of grass can cut down the sun, moon, and stars. With a flick of the finger, heaven and earth are overturned. Heroes rise together, countless races stand side by side, and the saints vie for supremacy, shaking heaven and earth. Ask the vast land: who will r 165Votes7.3MRecs7.6MFans
- 119 Carefree Scholar 逍遥小书生 A 21st-century engineering graduate transmigrates to ancient times and becomes a poor scholar. A whole library is somehow stored in his brain, packed with every kind of knowledge! He isn't expecting to become a noble or a minister, but surely he can at least land a high-ranking post and have some fun, right? Facing the rising sun, Li Yi makes a grand vow and bravely takes his first step in this world. “Stop!” On a tall horse sits a stunning woman in riding clothes. After giving him a careful onc 5Votes1.2MRecs1MFans
- 120 Renegade Immortal 仙逆 Follow the natural order, and you remain mortal; defy it, and you become immortal. It all comes down to a single thought... The Renegade Immortal anime premieres on Tencent Video on September 25. New episodes air every Monday at 10:00, with VIP members getting two episodes early. Join us in the anime to witness Wang Lin’s lifelong devotion all over again! 204Votes4.2MRecs5.7MFans
- 121 The Devil's Cage 恶魔囚笼 An underground game with no safeguards, and a group of players chasing power, wealth, and life itself! With little time left to live, Qin Ran chooses to enter it, for a chance to survive! 3Votes1.2MRecs782.1kFans
- 122 The Great Empress 大帝姬 After transmigrating, Xue Qing discovers she’s been pretending to be a man to trick someone into marriage. And that’s not all. She’s hiding an even bigger deception. This is the story of someone with many secrets. 4Votes5.4MRecs1.6MFans
- 123 Eternal Kingdom 永恒国度 At midnight, a cataclysm struck. The Heavenly Dao changed, and the desires and obsessions of all living beings filled the world. The Heavenly Dao could no longer bear it. Evil thoughts ran rampant, while the thoughts of all beings gave rise to worlds of fantasy. Evil thoughts, good thoughts, obsessions, and desires tangled without end. The Heavenly Dao was at its limit. When things reach an extreme, they change. Fantasy descended, myriad worlds merged, and all things competed for freedom beneath 6Votes2.2MRecs641.6kFans
- 124 The Empress’s Livestream Strategy Guide 女帝直播攻略 [The new novel, Step Aside, Let Me Take the Throne, is being serialized] [A different story, just as exciting] Jiang Pengji acquired something called a palace-intrigue livestream System. Jiang Pengji: “All right, System. No problem, System!” Many years later, Jiang Pengji finally achieved her goal: she became the emperor’s woman, the female emperor. Jiang Pengji: “Praise me!” System: “(╯‵□′)╯︵┻━┻ I told you to fight for favor in the palace! Who told you to conquer the world?” #The future’s top g 14Votes3.7MRecs1.5MFans
- 125 Contending for the Great Dao 大道争锋 … … Let not the heart fall into the cycle of rebirth, but enter the boundless world, Let the heart pass down the Way among humankind. May I raise my sword and slay ten thousand calamities, And trade ruthlessness for a heaven of compassion! … … Regular reader groups: Great Dao Contention (217929481) (old group) Ming Cang Sect (124680866) (old group) … … 270Votes4.3MRecs1.8MFans
- 126 The Grandmaster of Martial Arts 武道宗师 Here, martial arts are no longer an ethereal legend but a tangible tradition. After weathering its clash with technology, martial arts have become fully integrated into society, giving rise to all kinds of competitions. There may be no clear winner in literature, but in martial arts, there can only be one champion! After inheriting a lineage from one of the major martial arts schools, now on the brink of extinction, Lou Cheng takes one step at a time toward his childhood dream and the glory in h 22Votes5.8MRecs1.2MFans
- 127 EN Rise of the Main God 主神崛起 I woke up transmigrated into the role of a villain? This isn’t how the story’s supposed to go! I even stole someone else’s girl? And now there’s a domineering older sister too? This story’s getting even more wrong! There’s a main god’s space and the Myriad Worlds, too? I must be dreaming! Wu Ming kept a calm, blank expression and continued on his journey. 2Votes1.4MRecs627.3kFans
- 128 EN Cultivation Chat Group (The Daily Life of a Chat Group) 修真聊天群（聊天群的日常生活） One day, Song Shuhang accidentally joined a chat group for veteran sufferers of immortal-cultivation chuunibyou. Everyone in the group addressed one another as fellow Daoists, and their profile names were all things like Palace Master, Cave Master, Perfected One, and Celestial Master. Even the group owner's lost pet dog was described as a great demon hound that had run away from home. All day long, they chatted about alchemy, exploring secret realms, cultivation experiences, and such. Then one 170Votes17.6MRecs15.7MFans
- 129 Midnight Bookstore 深夜书屋 A bookshop that opens for business only late at night, welcomes your visit. [The simplified-Chinese edition of this work has been published by Tianjin People's Publishing House.] Reading group: 523978007 (no verification required) Battle group: 457654443 (no verification required) 66Votes4.3MRecs2.4MFans
- 130 A Record of a Mortal's Journey to Immortality 凡人修仙传 An ordinary country boy accidentally joins a small local martial sect and becomes a nominal disciple. With that status, how can he establish himself in the sect? How can he, despite his mediocre talent, enter the ranks of the cultivators and make a name for himself across the Three Realms? Fellow cultivators, the new edition of the print book is now available. Feel free to purchase a copy if you’re interested. Thank you for your support! 979Votes16.2MRecs8.5MFans
- 131 EN My Senior Brother is Too Steady 我师兄实在太稳健了 *The annual Youku season of the animated adaptation, My Senior Brother Is Too Steady, is about to conclude.* Reborn in ancient times, before the Investiture of the Gods War, Li Changshou became a minor Qi Refiner. He had no great fortune bestowed upon him, nor was he a chosen one destined to face a catastrophic tribulation. All he had was a cultivation dream: to live forever. To make a living in 120Votes11.5MRecs9.8MFans
- 132 The Great Ruler 大主宰 Across the Great Thousand World, planes converge and countless races thrive. Heroes gather, and one Supreme from a Lower Plane after another makes a name in these boundless worlds, living out legends others can only dream of as they pursue the path to dominion. In the Endless Flame Realm, the Flame Emperor commands a myriad of fires that burn the vault of heaven. Within the Martial Realm, the might of the Martial Ancestor shakes heaven and earth. In the Western Heaven Palace, the Hundred Battles 22Votes8.2MRecs4.7MFans
- 133 Coiling Dragon 盘龙 A blood-eyed, shaggy-maned lion as large as a building; a purple-eyed, golden-furred ape of boundless strength; a world-destroying Nine-Headed Hydra Emperor; a terrifying thunder dragon that wields destructive lightning… This world has no shortage of wonders. It is a vast, fantastical realm. The mighty can soar through the sky atop a black dragon's head, while terrifying magic can burn rivers, destroy cities, and flatten mountains… This book tells the fantastic journey of a young man who possess 105Votes7.9MRecs6.1MFans
- 134 EN Rebirth of a God-Tier Academic Ace. 重生之神级学霸 Yang Rui, a lecherous, pudgy man with a graduate degree in biology, was unemployed after graduation. By a twist of fate, he became an all-around star tutor at a cram school, then took a tumble and landed in 1982 as a tall, handsome repeat college entrance exam student, with a head full of books and reference materials to boot. The college entrance exam acceptance rate was low in the 1980s? Listen up, everyone. Learn from me... This is the story of a rather impure technician. 0Votes3.8MRecs703.5kFans
- 135 Flying Sword, Seeking the Dao 飞剑问道 The ninth novel by Tomato after Swallowed Star, Desolate Era, and Lord Snow Eagle. In this world, there are fox spirits, river gods, water monsters, and great demons, as well as cultivators who seek eternal life. Cultivators open their spiritual eyes to see demons and ghosts, forge a flying sword to slay enemies from a thousand miles away, and use far-seeing eyes and keen ears to scout their surroundings. The Qin family's second young master, Qin Yun, is one such cultivator... 16Votes17.9MRecs3.5MFans
- 136 Gu Dao's Immortal Life 顾道长生 I thought this was going to be a realistic urban-life story, but then the setting changed without warning! Spiritual qi revival, the return of Taoist arts: this is probably a story about modern civilization transforming into a cultivation civilization. This book still takes its time. Reader group: 666-464-52. VIP group: 465-455-757 14Votes2.5MRecs1MFans
- 137 I Want to Be Emperor 我要做皇帝 By the Mandate of Heaven, may the dynasty endure forever. I have drawn on the hard-won achievements of three generations and invoked the great cause of all under Heaven. With a three-foot sword in hand, I shall become ruler of all the world. The head of the Wiman king of Joseon now hangs above the northern gate of the Han capital. The Zhao rulers of Nanyue have surrendered their lands and submitted to the empire. The Central Empire, the Celestial Empire above all nations, is about to take shape. 0Votes1.4MRecs739.6kFans
- 138 Han Village 汉乡 We inherited the legacy of our ancestors, and it made China glorious for thousands of years. We accepted it all with complete peace of mind, never once considering returning to that age when they struggled desperately to find a way forward through slash-and-burn cultivation. Repaying our suffering ancestors and finding the true meaning of home through them: that is the story this book will tell. The web series “Tang Brick,” starring Zhang Jianing and Wang Tianchen, will be exclusively streamed a 9Votes9.5MRecs3.4MFans
- 139 The Seat of Arcane Arts 奥术神座 “Knowledge is power.” “Gods are nothing more than especially powerful arcanists.” Xia Feng has transmigrated, bringing a mountain of knowledge with him. 120Votes1.9MRecs1.8MFans
- 140 Stealing Heaven's Path to Immortality 盗天仙途 Blessed lands give rise to Earth Immortals, while grotto-heavens are frequented by Celestial Immortals. I have a plum blossom, through which I steal a thread of Heaven's secrets! 0Votes2MRecs407.1kFans
- 141 The Library of Heaven's Path 天道图书馆 [The hottest fantasy novel of 2017, ranked first in both overseas recommendations and votes] Zhang Xuan transmigrates to another world and becomes an honorable teacher. A mysterious library appears in his mind. Anything he sees, whether a person or an object, automatically becomes a book that records all kinds of its flaws. And that makes him incredibly powerful! He teaches students, takes disciples, gives lectures, nurtures the strongest, and teaches the world. “Great Emperor Zhuoyang, could yo 19Votes6.2MRecs2.7MFans
- 142 Thriller Paradise 惊悚乐园 This is a game that transcends dimensions. It is also a race in pursuit of truth. An unknown seal, a wager with ghosts and gods… The struggle of data, the salvation of humanity… In that virtual world connected to reality, consciousness determines us, consciousness chooses us, and consciousness determines our consciousness. Now, cast away your fear. Cast away your selfish distractions, questions, and distrust… Liberate your mind. Welcome to the Thriller Paradise. The physical edition of “Thril 386Votes4.2MRecs3.5MFans
- 143 The Gourmet of the Wilderness 娱乐之荒野食神 Leaving behind the automated City of Appliances and the prosperous metropolis shrouded in smog, he sets out to travel the world, visiting deserted islands, swamps, mountains, rainforests... He seeks the most thrilling adventures and the most rustic delicacies! Charcoal-grilled spiny lobster and king crab, golden pan-fried matsutake and termite mushrooms, fragrant braised camel hump and bear paw, fresh, delicious truffles and caviar served on lotus leaves. I'm Nicholas Dog, and this is Wild Gourm 0Votes1.4MRecs818.3kFans
- 144 The Record of Unusual Creatures 异常生物见闻录 Hao Ren is a good man, just as his name suggests. His ideal life is to get by in peace, renting out a modest home and making enough to live on without ever getting rich. At least, that was the plan before a bunch of lunatic creatures moved into his house. A remote, dilapidated mansion, a bunch of abnormal nonhuman creatures, and an employment contract from “the gods.” Put those three things together, and Hao Ren becomes the busiest landlord and most capable babysitter in the world. And so begins 116Votes6.1MRecs2.6MFans
- 145 The Tang Brick 唐砖 In a dream, I returned to Chang'an. Blood stained Xuanwu Gate, and only endless sorrow remained deep within Taiji Palace. The ringing words “The people are water, and the ruler is a boat” still echoed across the land of Chang'an, yet foreign cavalry once again smashed through the Yumen Pass. How could 64Votes2.2MRecs1.9MFans
- 146 A Will Eternal 一念永恒 With a single thought, the sea becomes vast; with a single thought, the fields turn to mulberry groves. With a single thought, ten thousand demons are slain; with a single thought, ten thousand immortals are destroyed. Only my thought… is eternal. This is Er Gen’s fourth full-length novel, A Will Eternal, following Renegade Immortal, Pursuit of the Truth, and I Shall Seal the Heavens. 28Votes17.3MRecs9.2MFans
- 147 The Gourmet’s Supplier 美食供应商 “In the distant East, there is a strange little restaurant that has turned down Michelin three-star ratings several times. It’s expensive: a bowl of egg fried rice with soup costs RMB 288. Oh, I forgot, it also comes with a plate of pickles. Even so, plenty of people line up for a table. The restaurant doesn’t take reservations. You have to queue in person, and countless people fly in on private jets just to get in line. Of course, there’s no place to park your plane or your car. The service is 35Votes8.3MRecs3.3MFans
- 148 Back to the Past as a Cat 回到过去变成猫 At the gate of the East Family Housing Compound at Chu Hua University, the gatekeeper uncle answered a phone call, then threw open the window and roared toward the nearby grove in a booming voice: “Black Charcoal, your mom’s calling you home for dinner!” Whoosh! A black cat shot out of the dense grass at the edge of the grove and raced toward one of the buildings, disappearing into the entrance in the blink of an eye. After it, one cat head after another poked up from the grass. It was mealtime: 60Votes1.2MRecs1.1MFans
- 149 Lord of Mysteries 诡秘之主 Amid the tide of steam and machinery, who can reach the extraordinary? In the fog of history and darkness, who is whispering? I awoke from the mysteries and opened my eyes to see this world: Guns, cannons, battleships, airships, difference engines; potions, divination, curses, the Hanged Man, Sealed Artifacts... Light still shines, and the mysterious has never left. This is the legend of th 11kVotes37.4MRecs37.6MFans
- 150 My House of Horrors 我有一座冒险屋 [A reprint of the simplified Chinese edition of this book will soon be published by Motie Publishing House] Chen Ge inherited an adventure house left behind by his missing parents. Business was dismal, until a phone he stumbled upon while tidying the place changed everything. Complete the different-difficulty tasks assigned by the phone each day, and the adventure house can be repaired or even expanded! So Chen Ge began exploring forbidden zones across the country to gather material, incorporati 646Votes7MRecs5.1MFans
