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Genius Detective
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Genius Detective

追凶神探
Native Language Chinese
Released 2019
Original Ch.: 984
Translated Ch.: 983
Rank: #466
Last Update: January 15, 2026
Original Pub.: Hotread, QQ Reading
English Pub.: Wuxiaworld
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7.4

Genius Detective is a popular novel that blends Action, Mature, Mystery and more. Written by the author Xin Bai. A total of 983 chapters have been translated and the novel is complete.

Synopsis

We follow the story of Song Lang, a genius in the police field, who due to unfortunate circumstances caused by his mortal enemy, now assumes the identity of a driver named Chen Shi. Although he had wanted to live out his days as an ordinary citizen, fate has other plans in store him. Finding himself in the position of prime suspect to a case, he assists a police officer to uncover the truth. Follow the adventures of Chen Shi as he is plunged back into the world of bizarre homicide investigations. Will he be fated to meet his enemy once again?

 

💡 Editor’s Note: Think of this as a cross between Sherlock Holmes and a gritty, modern police drama. This isn’t your typical “system” novel with magical powers; it is “fine dining” literature. The suspense is heart-pounding, and the criminal psychology is handled with rare precision. A must-read for those who have grown tired of cliché-ridden tropes.

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WebNovelDB Review

9 /10
Genius Detective is a rare gem in the world of webnovels. While many Chinese works fall into repetition or narrow character archetypes, this novel shines with humanity and maturity. The protagonist, Chen Shi, is brilliant, funny, and "tsundere" in his way of teaching justice, yet he remains deeply human and flawed. The story is structured into independent crime arcs, all tied together by the overarching mystery of Song Lang’s past. The novel’s strength lies in its dialogue and its ability to showcase the raw reality of police work in China—complete with local customs, street food, slang, and rigid protocols. The relationship between Chen Shi and the police force is a masterful blend of mutual respect and suspicion, offering perfectly timed moments of both tension and humor. For Fans Of: Classic detective stories (Agatha Christie, Arthur Conan Doyle), psychological thrillers, realistic investigations, and "hidden genius" protagonists. Not For You If: You are looking for magic, "Level Up" systems, or physical power progression. Here, intelligence is the only weapon.
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Key Information

Main Characters: Chen Shi / Song Lang (The exiled genius; taxi driver by day, consultant detective by night); Lin Qiupu (The persistent and studious young officer who becomes his primary collaborator).
Power System: Pure Realism. No supernatural powers. Progression is defined by character growth, the depth of criminal psychology, and the solving of increasingly complex puzzles.
Themes: Hidden Identity, Criminal Psychology, Justice vs. The Law, Redemption, Urban Chinese Culture & Cuisine.

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