Novels like The Way of the Commoner Is King
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- 1 Crimson Tang 满唐红 I saw Tang Gaozu Li Yuan inside the Taiji Palace, coyly hiding behind his pipa... I saw the King of Kings, Li Shimin, being scolded like a spineless wretch in the Liangyi Hall... I saw Crown Prince Yin Li Jiancheng anxiously jumping around as he fought for the throne... I saw Princess Pingyang, Li Xiuning, prove that women are every bit as capable as men... I saw Luo Shixin, brave enough to lead three armies... I saw Qin Shubao outshine all his rivals... I saw Yuchi Gong dismount a horse with hi 2Votes49.2kRecs266.1kFans
- 2 The Frozen Empire of 1625 1625冰封帝国 This is a vast, boundless land. Birch, cedar, and fir trees stand row upon row. Grasslands, forests, and tundra are scattered across it like stars. Great rivers, lakes, and marshes lie wherever people dwell. Sables, gray wolves, and black bears roam its reaches. Black oil, iron, and coal lie thick beneath the earth. Dogs, reindeer, and horses are all at your command. Hunting, fishing, and nomadic life: what could be more delightful? The Evenki, Or 0Votes45.4kRecs64.9kFans
- 3 This Monk Gets Stronger by Farming 这个和尚种田就变强 Also known as "This Old Monk Only Knows How to Farm", "This Monk Is Ridiculously Strong", "The Farming Monk Gets Stronger", and "The Farming Monk System". Once upon a time, there was a mountain. On the mountain stood a temple, and in the temple lived a young monk and an old monk... Well... Jiang Tao transmigrates and becomes the old monk! “Amitabha. This old monk only knows how to farm. I can’t cultivate, and I have no cultivation base or level.” Jingxin the Monk (Jiang Tao) says helplessly as h 0Votes44.5kRecs104.4kFans
- 4 What's It Like Having a Silly Vampire Wife? 有个沙雕血族老婆是什么体验 My wife is a vampire, and kind of a goofball. I don’t know how I’m supposed to live like this. 0Votes92kRecs223.5kFans
- 5 The Strongest Female Lead Across the Heavens 诸天最强女主 When she answers your plea, you will be redeemed. This is probably a story about a female protagonist arriving in myriad worlds and living brilliant, exciting lives in place of others. The new novel, "Transformed into a Stunning Beauty, I Do Whatever I Want", is now being serialized. Come check it out 0Votes106.4kRecs56kFans
- 6 Finance of a Great Nation 大国金融 Shen Hui accidentally took a blow to the head, and it somehow unlocked a mysterious part of his brain, awakening his sixth sense. 0Votes212.2kRecs181.7kFans
- 7 EN Staying Alive Cautiously in the Celestial Realm and Becoming the Strongest 苟在仙界成大佬 Wang Chen accidentally transmigrated to a world of immortal cultivation. He became a low-ranking Qi Refiner in the outer sect of the Yunyang School in Dongcang Continent. Within the sect, the hierarchy was rigid and everyone schemed against one another; Beyond its gates, demons ran rampant and evil spirits lurked everywhere! With his meager strength, Wang Chen decided to keep his head down until the end of time. But as he kept lying low... He realized he had somehow become a big shot! 18Votes343.3kRecs2.6MFans
- 8 China Chic 1980 国潮1980 (The author's previous book, I Got Kicked by Time, is complete.) What incredible miracles would a modern-day swindler, notorious for ripping off countless people, create if his soul suddenly transmigrated forty years into the past? What kind of life would he lead? It all begins in 1980, beneath the archway at Qianmen in the capital. It begins with an orphan named Ning Weimin, living in abject poverty... (Important: The main focus isn't collecting antiques, but speculation and business.) 140Votes722.4kRecs298.3kFans
- 9 The Greatest Traitor of the Li Dynasty 李朝万古一逆贼 The Veritable Records of the Li Dynasty, Chronicle of Sunjong runs to tens of thousands of words, yet leaves behind just one phrase: Traitor for the ages! 0Votes266.5kRecs17.6kFans
- 10 EN I Am Not a Celestial Second Generation 我真不是仙二代 An Bulang was a top-tier second-generation immortal, but he was not happy. One day, a stunningly beautiful young woman came before him and produced a marriage contract. “An Bulang, I am breaking off our engagement!” An Bulang flew into a rage. “Thirty years east of the river, thirty years west of the river, do not bully a young, ” “Boo-hoo-hoo... Everyone says I am not good enough for you...” The young woman suddenly burst into tears. “Yes, I am merely the humble daughter of the sect master of o 0Votes3.3MRecs626.5kFans
- 11 Old Soldiers, New Cops 老兵新警 I never wanted to take off my military uniform upon retirement. I had never dared hope that I could become a police officer, yet I ended up wearing a police uniform. I resolved to put down roots at the border and guard the nation's gates, only to be transferred back to my hometown. Fate is truly wondrous. Come and witness Han Xin's extraordinary life, from olive green to navy blue! 2Votes405.7kRecs294.3kFans
- 12 This Doctor Is Dangerous 这个医生很危险 The highest calling of a doctor is to heal this sick world! 0Votes153.7kRecs380.6kFans
- 13 I Don't Want to Be Emperor Again 朕又不想当皇帝 Given a second chance at life, he only wanted to live in peace. But everyone insisted on making him emperor... 0Votes981.6kRecs520.2kFans
- 14 If Water Flows East 若水向东流 Make simps see the error of their ways, persuade prostitutes to go straight, put gambling addicts on the right track, and awaken the conscience of lackeys. Like water flowing east, don’t turn back. 0Votes69.9kRecs83.6kFans
- 15 A World of Happy Dreams 欢想世界 When I sobered up, I vowed to build a world for humanity. I dreamed of the future, and put that dream into practice for hundreds of years. 4Votes1.5MRecs419.1kFans
- 16 The Greatest Spy in History 史上第一密探 (Complete) An explosion at the X Mental Asylum sent its director, Yun Zhonghe, transmigrating. Twenty-nine genius mental patients entered his mind, granting him twenty-nine bizarre talents! He joined the Imperial Secret Service and went undercover in an enemy nation. Three years, then another three years. If I don’t get my identity back soon, I’ll end up becoming the enemy emperor! 0Votes776.7kRecs560.5kFans
- 17 A Master of Ghostly Tricks 戏鬼神 A strange, fantastical journey shrouded in mystery. The story of a group of guardians at the gates of the human world… 0Votes147.7kRecs153.6kFans
- 18 I'm Really Not Interested in Money 我对钱真没兴趣 (An interactive novel, formerly titled The Retirement Life of a Billionaire. You decide how the tycoon lives!) Yin He, the “young billionaire,” sells his company in America and achieves financial freedom. He returns to China and begins his retirement life, and then~ then it's up to the readers. 0Votes286.1kRecs276.5kFans
- 19 Chemical Defense Vanguard 防化尖兵 Yang Yue, retired for eighteen years, suddenly returned to his days as a new recruit... The most authentic military camp, with a chemical defense specialist charging into action! 0Votes55.1kRecs58.8kFans
- 20 When Will I Be Called to Serve? 何日请长缨 In 1994, China's machine-tool industry was suffering losses across the board. The authorities sent veteran department head Zhou Heng and young university graduate Tang Zifeng to the verge-of-bankruptcy Linha First Machine Tool Factory to help turn the enterprise around. After arduous efforts, Linha First Machine Tool was reborn and continued to grow stronger. Its Changying-brand series of machine tools entered the international arena, outshone all competitors, and became a shining Chinese callin 2Votes487.1kRecs176.4kFans
- 21 Tomorrow's World 明天下 The history of the late Ming was chaotic and turbulent, a history written by people with powerful personalities. Whether they were rebels like Li Zicheng and Zhang Xianzhong, rulers like the Chongzhen Emperor and Yuan Chonghuan, or turncoats like Wu Sangui and Geng Jingzhong, every one of them had a wealth of stories to tell. It was these remarkable stories that made the late Ming such a grand and tumultuous era, full of twists and turns. To tell this part of history well, we must bring each fig 18Votes5.5MRecs1.8MFans
- 22 Myriad Worlds Roll Call 万界点名册 “What will I be like three years from now?” In his university dorm, insomniac Xu Qiji pondered the question. The next morning, at dawn, he got the answer he wanted. 0Votes604.3kRecs493.6kFans
- 23 I Really Am an Intern Doctor 我真是实习医生 “I really am just an intern doctor! My face is just a little dark.” Difficult cases? Emergency rescues? Relax, that’s just my everyday life. This is the story of a rather unlucky young doctor who is forced to race ahead on the road to healing the sick and saving lives~ 0Votes521.5kRecs280.6kFans
- 24 Starting with Contract Spirits 从契约精灵开始 In this world, even mountains, rivers, plants, and trees can become spirits, and antique swords can give birth to souls. Beyond the arts and sciences, there is also a Spirit Studies department. Spirit Tamers are the most popular profession. Make pacts with spirits and raise them! Uncover hidden paths of evolution! Create brand-new spirit forms… When asked how he felt about becoming a legendary Spirit Tamer, a pioneer of evolution, the father of awakenings, and a shining light of the Allianc 0Votes268.4kRecs257.6kFans
- 25 Dreaming Back to the Ming Dynasty Spring 梦回大明春 After transmigrating to the Ming Dynasty, he had no household registration, so he couldn't sit the imperial exams. He wanted to study, but had no teacher. Luckily, Longchang Post Station, where Wang Yangming was exiled, was right next door. But that was still a few years away, so for now he would just grab a teacher and bring him home to make do. 1Votes1.6MRecs667.4kFans
- 26 The Global Digger 环球挖土党 The Battle of Smolensk, the Battle of Kursk, the Battle of Stalingrad, the North African campaign, the Pacific Theater, the mysterious North and South Poles… More than half a century has passed since World War II, but a group of treasure hunters and history buffs are still active on its former battlefields, searching for historical truths and wartime treasures. Reader groups: 806944208 (the old group is more active), 474598281 (backup new group) 1Votes583.9kRecs336.7kFans
- 27 Han Si Becomes an Official 韩四当官 A beautiful woman and a golden mansion await within the pages of a book. Once you have mastered your studies, you can be a humble farmer in the morning and enter the emperor's court by evening. Han Si knows nothing of the classics or histories, nor the works of the philosophers, and has no chance of passing the imperial exams. If he wants to bring honor to his family, his only option is to buy an official post! 0Votes701.9kRecs161.2kFans
- 28 This Isn't Entertainment 这不是娱乐 Just burn it all down. I'm tired! 0Votes487.4kRecs335.4kFans
- 29 A Roll Call of Great Men 数风流人物 A late-Ming, half-alternate-history, Dream of the Red Chamber-inspired officialdom cultivation novel by Ruigen, absolutely packed with flavor! The second year of the Yonglong era of the Great Zhou. Prosperity conceals danger. The Four Kings and Eight Dukes bask in glory, while civil officials and military generals thrive in luxury. Within the court, the Northern and Southern civil and military factions feud without end. Beyond the borders, enemies eye the nine frontier regions and the coastal te 0Votes2.9MRecs719.8kFans
- 30 The Strongman Who Walked Out of a Psychiatric Hospital 从精神病院走出的强者 Qingshan Psychiatric Hospital is full of talent. Lin Fan: I am absolutely not a psychiatric patient. I’m a perfectly normal person who likes to cultivate. I just touch power outlets, climb high-voltage cabinets, and stand on the rooftop during thunderstorms to perform staff techniques for the heavens. Old Director of Qingshan: Son, let’s talk this out. Don’t do anything rash. Director Li: And you still say you’re not a psychiatric patient? Evil Thing: I’m just passing through. Please don’t eat m 0Votes342.9kRecs569.9kFans
- 31 Reborn as My Second Uncle 重生之我是我二大爷 Other people's transmigration stories are either romance dramas or inspirational dramas. Li Xian discovers his transmigration is something else entirely... It's a family drama! 0Votes270.1kRecs224.9kFans
- 32 EN Where Will You Run, Demons? 妖魔哪里走 New book: "Daoist Priest, Times Have Changed". Please check it out. The human way declines, while the uncanny way runs rampant. A hundred ghosts roam the night, and the people suffer terribly. I, Wang Qilin, am willing to wield a ghost-slaying blade and carve a path to peace for humanity through the demons and monsters lying in wait! 5Votes755kRecs577.3kFans
- 33 The Hunter 德猎 Zhihu: What would it be like to have the abilities of a druid and a hunter? Answer: You really can do whatever you want. This is a hilarious story about an unlucky kid who accidentally gains the supernatural abilities of a druid and a hunter. 0Votes149.3kRecs91.5kFans
- 34 A Great Adventure in the Wuxia World 武侠江湖大冒险 Ask the jianghu: Where is the jianghu? Look back, and you'll find yourself already in it. Ten years of lamplight through rainy jianghu nights: just a nostalgic journey through a world of martial heroes... 0Votes247.2kRecs236.3kFans
- 35 I’m About to Go Broke 我快亏成麻瓜了 I am a wizard who transmigrated from the world of Harry Potter. I was promised that I would be sent home once I spent all the money. Somehow, I invested in Little Wolf Warrior, Little Nezha, and The Wandering Earth... Somehow, Cat Factory appeared out of nowhere and became the largest internet company; Somehow, I hired a group of backstabbing maniacs, and as I kept losing money... I somehow lost my way into becoming the richest man in the world. Life is so hard. If I can't spend this money, I'll 0Votes768.2kRecs381.7kFans
- 36 Fearsome Farmer 农夫凶猛 Transmigrate into the body of a farmer? No problem. Heroes come from all walks of life, after all. Besides, I can see my stat panel, and having a golden finger from the start feels amazing. But wait, something seems a little off. What’s that the lord just brought out? A flash of white light, and another farmer appears, standing there dumbfounded with a hoe over his shoulder… 5Votes604.3kRecs388.4kFans
- 37 The Young Grand Secretary 小阁老 Standing before you is: The guardian of the Ming dynasty, the Wanli Emperor's close ally, the beloved son of the Grand Secretary, and the richest man in the world during the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. The hidden power behind thirty years of control over the Ministry of Personnel, the gravedigger of the vassal-state system, the second Yan Shifan in the eyes of the Donglin faction, and a man whom Zhang Juzheng hailed as invincible. Hai Rui's confidant, Xu Wei's patron, Matteo Ricci's spo 26Votes2.5MRecs1.7MFans
- 38 EN The Omniscient Informant 信息全知者 What he sees reveals everything that has happened. What he hears lets him see through the world's deceitful hearts. What he senses reveals the secrets others have buried deep in their memories. The more Huang Ji knows, the less happy he is. Gazing up at the stars, he feels the malice of the entire universe, and the desperate plight of humanity. Just an ordinary country boy from Earth, he can't help but sigh: “I know too much.” Technology, mythology, even the bugs hidden in the universe... Nothin 20Votes1.4MRecs1.2MFans
- 39 All My Disciples Are Great Villains 我的徒弟都是大反派 Lu Zhou woke up to find himself the strongest and oldest demonic patriarch in the world, with nine disciples notorious for their evil deeds and feared across the land. His eldest disciple was the leader of the Netherworld Sect, commanding countless demonic followers. His second disciple was the Sword Demon, who would start killing at the slightest disagreement... Now that he has lost all his cultivation, how is he supposed to whip this band of villains into shape? Eldest disciple Yu Zhenghai: “I 5Votes1.3MRecs2.7MFans
- 40 Construction Maniac 建造狂魔 That year, Ge Xiaotian put up a thatched hut in his own field. To his surprise, two burly men came bounding out of it. … The Age of Empires? But this is the modern world! Am I supposed to push cannons into the county seat and attack it? Have I lost my mind, or have you? Forget it. Let’s go lay bricks together instead. Once we’ve made some money, we can take on a small construction site. And then… The Global Construction Group was founded… 0Votes591.2kRecs637.3kFans
- 41 Starting in 1983 从1983开始 A story with a touch of nostalgia. The old reader group is full. 14Votes4.3MRecs1.1MFans
- 42 Reborn as a Policeman in South Africa 重生南非当警察 Reborn in South Africa, Locke says: I hope for world peace. 2Votes979.3kRecs320.9kFans
- 43 A Superstar in His Later Years 高龄巨星 A dying old man jolts awake, and at sixty, becomes a superstar. From bit player to internet celebrity, from internet celebrity to veteran actor, from veteran actor to fresh-faced young star… The most unfortunate protagonist in history, Li Shixin, declares: Sure, I scam people and trade on my age, but I know I’m a good old man! This is more or less the story of a man proving that your old man will always be your old man. 0Votes1MRecs528.7kFans
- 44 When Dreams Awaken, Silence Lingers 梦醒细无声 Reborn to Dive into Dreams and The Southern Song Doesn't Cough are completed novels, and their characters are connected to those in this book, so you can read them together. From the end back to the beginning, Hong Tao has returned to the era before his first rebirth, but he has lost all the memories of his three rebirths and transmigrations. What would he be like if he had never been reborn, without the golden finger of his memories? During the surging tide of reform and opening up, would he st 0Votes569.6kRecs113.7kFans
- 45 Demons Descend 魔临 A legend has been passed down in this world for as long as anyone can remember: One day, the Demon King will descend upon this world. Under his command will be seven terrifying demon lords, and they will bring the darkness of despair to this world. The Demon King's Advent leadership group: 893, 107, 381 (verification required) The Demon King's Advent Fan Li group: 113, 552, 0983 (no verification required) The physical editions of The Demon King's Advent are on sale across Tmall, Dangdang, and JD 96Votes3.8MRecs2.2MFans
- 46 Han Watchtower 汉阙 Looking back across a thousand years, the palaces of the Han still stand! It is the third year of Yuanfeng under Emperor Zhao of Han. Powerful ministers dominate the court, while the Xiongnu remain unconquered and the Silk Road hangs by a thread... Wei Qing and Huo Qubing may be gone, but the Han people’s pioneering spirit will never die. New heroes are about to emerge! At a post station ca 21Votes1.5MRecs516.4kFans
- 47 Rebuilding My Life in Thirty Years 重塑人生三十年 New book out: Reborn in the Turbulent Decade. There's a direct link on the author's page. Hope you'll show it lots of support. 4Votes381.2kRecs418.5kFans
- 48 Reborn to Ride the Wave 重生之我要冲浪 Back in the past, Yao Yuan has only one thing on his mind: goofing off… Ahem, I mean surfing! 23Votes1.8MRecs1.6MFans
- 49 My Wife Is a Superstar 我老婆是大明星 My boss wants to marry me off to his daughter, who's a big star... (Everyday-life story, light comedy, no angst, nothing too intense. Give it a try...) 6Votes980kRecs1MFans
- 50 The Great Saint Beyond Heaven 离天大圣 Among the Myriad Worlds, those beings who transcend everything and are bound by nothing are known as Great Sages. 0Votes671.5kRecs449.7kFans
