BL novels with smart protag
BL novels with smart protag
BL novels with MC that are clever, cunning, and have brain cells. I'm tired of naive dumb white lotus protag that makes you question how are they surviving in society. Most will focus on power couples that are capable of taking care of each other and being their own person instead of a weird power imbalance dynamic. In no particular order, each MC has their strength and weakness.
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Created: Apr 16th, 2021, Updated: Jan 3rd, 2025
Created Apr 16th, 2021
Updated Jan 3rd, 2025
#1Peerless
97 Chapters Every 131.3 Day(s) 10640 Readers 120 Reviews 01-06-2022
I love this MC. Don't let his weak body fool you. With his schemes and wit, he can turn over a city. He is cunning,... more>>
199 Chapters Every 107.1 Day(s) 10906 Readers 193 Reviews 03-19-2021
One of the most intelligent protagonists I have ever read. MC constantly uses his brainpower to solve through the horror instances. MC is the brain... more>>
82 Chapters Every 122.4 Day(s) 11368 Readers 110 Reviews 09-16-2020
MC was trained to be a psychopath by his father so he understands how criminals think. The cases are the bread and butter of this... more>>
590 Chapters Every 5.4 Day(s) 12109 Readers 119 Reviews 07-27-2025
MC is a nutjob that doesn't follow logic and I love his whack approach to solving problems. His actions and decisions might make you laugh,... more>>
131 Chapters Every 76.7 Day(s) 21038 Readers 440 Reviews 06-22-2023
MC is great at solving puzzles and going through games. He isn't weak and knows how to fight. He isn't the most intelligent character in... more>>
245 Chapters Every 58.7 Day(s) 17171 Readers 209 Reviews 12-11-2023
Plays with slag gong and shou like playing chess. MC is clever and ruthless to his enemies and himself, but his kindness makes him shine.... more>>
8 Chapters Every 85.3 Day(s) 15207 Readers 295 Reviews 02-24-2025
MC is clever and cold, but a sweet person to his loved ones. He solves most of the problems with brain power and the relationship... more>>
214 Chapters Every 55.1 Day(s) 9802 Readers 63 Reviews 09-10-2023
MC is ice-cold beauty but has the big brain powers to solve crimes and kill without hesitation. The author likes to forces hetero dynamic between... more>>
60 Chapters Every 26.2 Day(s) 2985 Readers 15 Reviews 06-20-2025
MC and ML are both psychopaths that are perfect for each other. Even though it's mainly about solving crimes, it's comedic sometimes with the absurd... more>>
262 Chapters Every 17.2 Day(s) 11806 Readers 130 Reviews 12-30-2024
MC and ML fit the enemies-to-lovers troupe to a tea. MC isn't afraid to put up a good fight against the ML and uses his... more>>
#12Card Room
612 Chapters Every 78.8 Day(s) 10642 Readers 150 Reviews 05-12-2022
The MC is a forensic scientist with big brain powers to solve mysteries while ML is good at fighting. The author likes to overpraise the... more>>
#13Psychic
0 Chapters Every 112.5 Day(s) 3941 Readers 42 Reviews 12-05-2021
MC is a psychic and can read the future so he feels omnipotent like a god. Honestly, the beginning was the book's bread and butter... more>>
#14Game Loading
309 Chapters Every 88.3 Day(s) 14298 Readers 185 Reviews 08-15-2019
MC is great at gaming and has amazing luck. He lowkey gets carried by his good luck. It's kinda funny how the ML has terrible... more>>
327 Chapters Every 9.7 Day(s) 4193 Readers 32 Reviews 07-23-2025
MC seems kinda navie and dumb, but don't let his appearance fool you because he is a genius with op powers. He has a tragic... more>>
339 Chapters Every 81.3 Day(s) 24701 Readers 748 Reviews 11-04-2022
A fun read transmigration novel. MC is op and face flap one-dimensional antagonist. If you like to read face slapping with op protagonist then this... more>>
86 Chapters Every 51.5 Day(s) 4128 Readers 27 Reviews 05-22-2025
MC is a true villain who bullies the system and ML. MC is kinda a sad*st and ML is a big simp and M for... more>>
214 Chapters Every 52.1 Day(s) 7451 Readers 84 Reviews 08-14-2023
MC is crazy and out for blood. He isn't afraid to get his hands dirty to achieve his goals. Solid transmigration story, but sometimes the... more>>
206 Chapters Every 54.6 Day(s) 8968 Readers 106 Reviews 06-21-2023
MC is cunning and resilient, defying fate to secure his life. ML is a masochist yandere that simps for MC and is MC's golden finger... more>>
263 Chapters Every 31.7 Day(s) 8414 Readers 50 Reviews 09-05-2024
This MC leans more towards brute force to solve ghost but can solve the back story of what happened. He doesn't give a f*** about... more>>
280 Chapters Every 4.7 Day(s) 6030 Readers 43 Reviews 07-26-2025
I live for the dynamic between the MC and his stepmom.
172 Chapters Every 48.2 Day(s) 7472 Readers 53 Reviews 10-12-2023
MC is more of the brute force solves everything, but he can use his brain when he needs to solve a problem. The plot might... more>>
156 Chapters Every 102.5 Day(s) 15941 Readers 323 Reviews 07-18-2021
The ML lowkey carried the MC during the first half of the novel, but the character growth is super nice. MC gets stronger each time... more>>
245 Chapters Every 16.6 Day(s) 2942 Readers 35 Reviews 12-02-2024
Each brother has charm and unique ways of solving problems. My personal favorite is the second and third brothers. It's a fun read with fleshed-out side characters. The second and fourth brothers had the most romantic stories, and the fifth brother had the most chaotic, toxic love story due to his actions.... more>>
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- oyyo· Jun 2, 2025 10:47 PM
Thank u! I finished reading Mist because of this amazing list. It was truly a gem!!Reply · 1 · 0 - Readingimmylifeline· Apr 26, 2025 02:31 AM
U gotta try this damned thrist for survivalReply · 1 · 0 - Neko senpai· Jul 12, 2022 09:38 AM
Learning God on hand I have the world is a really good readReply · 1 · 0
