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I Only Want Books Without Duds or Landmines, Ones I'll Remember After Finishing 我只想要不白不雷，读完能记住的书

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I've been reading web novels since 2003, without missing a single day for 14 years. Back then, I hunted through the endless libraries of sites like Qidian, Longkong, Huanjian, and Adventurers' Paradise. These days, I look for what I love among all kinds of rankings. I've witnessed the rise and decline of every major author, and the birth and evolution of every genre. Web fiction began with only a few genres, like poorly imitated Western fantasy and urban fiction. After more than ten years of development, it's blossomed into a rich variety of finely defined categories. That's thanks to countless authors who devoted their talent to creating something new, offering one brilliant idea after another and giving us more than a decade of fresh, surprising reading experiences. Thank you to every author who has worked hard to write great web fiction, whether successful or not! This list includes works I've read, past and present, that left a deep impression on me. They vary in subject, style, and year of publication, but they share a few things: clear, fluent writing; coherent plots and a strong central storyline; consistent worldbuilding that holds together; and a distinctive identity. No harems or womanizers. Most of the protagonists are levelheaded and calm at heart. Ideas and writing techniques in web fiction keep growing and evolving. Stories may be full of jokes and closely tied to current events, and books that felt exciting at the time may seem simplistic and immaturely written today. That's unavoidable. Still, quite a few works remain vivid and wonderful even now. There are only so many spots on this list, so I can't include every book. If you're interested, message me and I'll recommend more privately. For now, I've organized the rest below. This list is both a record of my reading journey and a way to share with fellow readers and trade recommendations. The list will be updated and rearranged from time to time.

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51 The Crosstalk Master 相声大师 Tang Sifang唐四方Urban2.3M WordsCompleted This is a novel about real life, about the rise and fall of the crosstalk world over several decades, and about folk performers. Crosstalk Master full-subscription group. A screenshot of your subscription is required to join: 585834469 A project funded by the Shanghai Cultural Development Foundation 0Votes945.1kRecs261.6kFans
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This is a novel that depicts reality, a novel that chronicles the rise and fall of the crosstalk industry over several decades, and a novel about folk artists. Crosstalk Masters' Book Club: 551574545 A group for all subscribers of crosstalk masters. A screenshot of your subscription is required to join. Group ID: 585834469 Shanghai Cultural Development Foundation-funded projects
52 Police Officer Han 韩警官 Zhuo Muxian卓牧闲Urban3.2M WordsCompleted Back to 1996, with my memories in fragments, like Zhuang Zhou dreaming he was a butterfly. I remember things a little at a time, like squeezing toothpaste from a tube, and seize every chance to get ahead. We start from the same place, but our experiences differ. Follow Han Bo through his life as a police officer. 2Votes733kRecs498.4kFans
53 Back to the Past as a Cat 回到过去变成猫 Chen Ci Lan Diao陈词懒调Urban1.4M WordsCompleted 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
54 The Wizard's Journey 巫师之旅 A Line of Egrets Ascends to the Blue Sky一行白鹭上青天Western Fantasy5.2M WordsCompleted Give me endless knowledge, and I will use myself as a fulcrum to move countless worlds. This is the story of a wizard named Grimm who relies on his own intelligence and luck to study his unique branch of wizarding knowledge, travel through otherworldly realms, and take part in wars between different civilizations. 26Votes1.4MRecs810.4kFans
55 Thriller Paradise 惊悚乐园 Three Days, Two Sleeps三天两觉Gaming4.9M WordsCompleted 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
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This is a game that transcends dimensions. It is also a competition in pursuit of truth. An unknown seal, a gamble between gods and demons... The struggle of data, the redemption of humanity... In that virtual world connected to reality—consciousness determines us, consciousness chooses us, and consciousness determines our consciousness. Now, let go of your fear. Cast aside your selfish thoughts, doubts, and rejections... Liberate your mind. Welcome to Thriller Park. The physical book "Thriller Paradise" is now available! ㄟ(▔,▔)ㄏ
56 The Gourmet’s Supplier 美食供应商 The Cat Who Can Cook会做菜的猫Urban6.0M WordsCompleted “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
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"In the far East, there exists a strange little shop that has repeatedly refused Michelin three-star ratings. The prices are exorbitant; a bowl of fried rice with soup costs 288 RMB, oh, and it includes a side of kimchi, yet even so, long queues form. They don't accept reservations, only walk-ins, and countless people arrive by private jet specifically to queue, though of course, no parking or landing spots are provided. The service is appalling; customers are expected to serve themselves, clear their own dishes, and even wipe the tables! Good heavens, this owner must be insane." —Michelin Guide Foodie group, everyone is welcome to join and chat: 526149614 Dragon Tiger Fight Main Group: Subscribe to all accounts to join! 577415455 Cai Mao appears unpredictably~
57 The Mad Lich's Experiment Log 疯巫妖的实验日志 Angry Squirrel愤怒的松鼠Gaming3.2M WordsCompleted This is the story of a deranged lich with a game System who wreaks havoc across the world. “Let’s check today’s dailies... Another stupid either-or. Destroy any town with a population over thirty thousand, and get 10,000 Evil Points. Steal three kids’ lollipops, and get one point. If I do neither, I lose two points.” “Pah! Do you think I’m an idiot? If I really destroy a town, some epic-level paladin order will inevitably spawn to hunt me down. I’d be in for more trouble than it’s worth. I’d bet 4Votes519.3kRecs609.2kFans
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This is the story of a mad lich with a game system, wreaking havoc on the entire world. "Let's take a look at today's daily tasks... It's that ridiculous two-choice situation again: Destroy any town with a population of over 30,000 and you'll get 10,000 evil points. Steal three children's lollipops and you'll get 1 point. If you fail to complete either one, you'll lose 2 points." "Pah! Do you think I'm stupid? If I really destroy a town, I guarantee a medieval paladin order full of epic gear will spawn to come and hunt me down. I'll make a profit, but I won't have anything to spend. I'd better just stick to being a lollipop thief." I've had enough of being a notorious lich. Who says a lich can't be a good person? I'm determined to defeat this damned system and become a truly upright and good person.
58 Scripture of the Dead 死人经 Bing Lin Shen Xia冰临神下Martial Arts3.9M WordsCompleted A book of the dead, half a scripture without the Dao. I have severed a thousand heads and devoured the bones of a hundred bodies. 155Votes381.2kRecs1MFans
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A book of the dead, half a book of the Way. He beheaded a thousand men and devoured a hundred bodies.
59 The Child Emperor 孺子帝 Bing Lin Shen Xia冰临神下Historical1.8M WordsCompleted Three emperors died one after another, and a prince whom no one had ever paid any attention to inexplicably ascended the throne, finding himself surrounded by danger. The Empress Dowager disliked him and was always looking for a younger, more obedient boy to install as the new emperor. His half-brothers disliked him, believing he had stolen the throne that belonged to them. The eunuchs and palace maids disliked him too, thinking he didn’t seem like a real emperor… The Young Emperor could only sa 18Votes972.1kRecs607.7kFans
60 The Empire of Shilin 希灵帝国 Yuantong远瞳Sci-Fi8.1M WordsCompleted This isn't about imperial conquest, adventures in another world, or leveling up and cultivating. In fact, this is a very serious, proper, and earnest hard science-fiction story about saving the world. Just take it seriously. All right, actually, it's just the hilarious, shameless daily life of a bunch of screwball leaders and a deadbeat head of state saving the world. A slacker shut-in suddenly becomes the head of an empire, while a middle-aged man with a super-dad aura adopts countless little g 40Votes1.1MRecs988.7kFans
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It's not about imperial conquest, otherworldly conflicts, or leveling up and cultivating skills. In fact, this is a very serious and earnest hard science fiction novel about saving the world—just take it as a serious read. Okay, actually, this is just a group of unreliable leaders and a terrible head of state having a hilarious and unrestrained daily life of saving the world. A lazy, good-for-nothing otaku suddenly becomes the head of an empire, and a middle-aged man with a "dad" aura adopts countless little girls. This is the hilarious story of what happens to a certain otaku after he gains a free-meal army that falls from the sky. A serious reminder: this is a very serious and earnest science fiction book…
61 The Record of Unusual Creatures 异常生物见闻录 Yuantong远瞳Sci-Fi5.2M WordsCompleted 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
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Hao Ren, true to his name, is a good person whose ideal is to live a peaceful life as a landlord who is neither poor nor rich—at least that's how it was before a bunch of crazy creatures moved into his house. A secluded, dilapidated house, a bunch of somewhat abnormal non-human creatures, and a labor contract from a "god"—these three elements combined make Hao Ren the busiest landlord and most capable nanny in the world. Thus begins the most chaotic, strangest, and most abnormal landlord-tenant story. "From the day I put my fingerprint on the employment contract, I knew I was on a sinking ship..."
62 EN Cultivation Chat Group (The Daily Life of a Chat Group) 修真聊天群（聊天群的日常生活） Legend of the Paladin圣骑士的传说Urban8.5M WordsCompleted 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
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One day, Song Shuhang accidentally joined a chat group for hardcore fans of fantasy novels and chuunibyou (a Japanese term for someone with delusions of grandeur). The group members all addressed each other as "fellow Daoists," and their nicknames were filled with various titles like "Lord of a Palace," "Master of a Cave," "True Person," and "Celestial Master." Even the group owner's lost pet dog was referred to as a "Great Demon Dog Who Ran Away from Home." They spent all their time discussing alchemy, exploring secret realms, and cultivation techniques. One day, after lurking for a long time, he suddenly discovered that... Every single member of the group was actually a cultivator, the kind who could move mountains and overturn seas and live for thousands of years! Aaaaaah, my worldview has completely shattered overnight! Book club: Kyushu No. 1 Group: 207572656 Jiuzhou Group 2: 168114177 Jiuzhou Group 3: 165210665 (New) Nine Provinces No. 1 Group (VIP book club, verification required) 63769632