Danmei AI Translations

Chapter 1

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:14:44 +0000

Chapter 1#

Later, Zhang Xingchuan said that he fell in love with Tan Xiao at first sight.

In fact, after their first meeting, he put Tan Xiao out of his mind once they parted, not even remembering the other’s name.

Until one day, a manager from the marketing department came to report some trivial matters to Zhang Xingchuan. This manager wasn’t at a high enough level and rarely had the chance to meet the CEO directly. After nervously finishing the official business, perhaps to ease the atmosphere, he mentioned: “The intern recommended by the CEO’s office is quite good—smart and capable. Although young, he’s very steady.”

Chapter 1

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 06:07:22 +0000

Chapter 1#

If You See SnowCh1 - Sworn Enemies End Up As Lovers#

【Consciousness disconnected… Consciousness reconnected… Consciousness successfully online. Status check: No abnormalities.】

Offerings to the Homophobic Straight Man: Crematorium 1#

“So… you’re gay?”

Lin Jinbai’s voice was very soft, yet it was like a sharp knife suspended over both their hearts.

He was wearing a well-tailored high-end suit, which was now slightly disheveled due to his agitation.

Qiao Qing looked up at him, his lips curling into a self-deprecating arc.

“What, do you find it disgusting?”

“Yes, disgusting.”

Lin Jinbai irritably tugged at his tie, answering without a hint of hesitation.

Chapter 1

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 06:54:48 +0000

Chapter 1#

“Su Xue! Su Xue? Are you awake?”

Someone shouted outside the house.

…Su Xue?

Who?

Saturday, 8:49 PM.

After an hour and a half of buildup, Starnet’s annual awards ceremony had finally reached its climax.

“This year’s Starnet Award goes to — Saen, for Throne of the Supreme God!”

On stage, lights blazed and confetti streamed through the air.

Accompanied by a roar of cheers that crashed like a tidal wave, the suited man accepted the trophy from the host and raised it high above his head.

Chapter 1

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 05:55:08 +0000

Chapter 1#

In the tenth year of Jingyuan, the State of Qing was conquered.

Thus, the world was initially settled, and the four seas were cleared.

In August of the same year, the great army returned to the court.

Chapter 1

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 11:26:01 +0000

Chapter 1#

Zhao Rong told the waiter to open all the rows of alcohol on the table.

He lowered his head and eyes, playing with the dice in his hand for a while, then slumped onto the soft sofa in the KTV private room, his whole person sinking into the shadows.

Chapter 1#

Yan Wei had been an incredible person since high school. His specialty was squeezing onto buses.

A fifteen-minute walk from home, you could see the bus stop. People waiting for the bus would always swarm it as soon as they saw it. The strong would push, the thin would be pushed. Those who got on were bruised and battered, those who didn’t were seeing stars. The kids from their high school all had their own tricks for getting on the bus, knowing how to turn sideways and squeeze forward.

Chapter 1

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:44:40 +0000

Chapter 1#

Can you give me your earring?#

“Sorry, sorry, I didn’t mean to.”

In front of the Jinxiu Pavilion, a young man accidentally bumped into a richly dressed young master. He apologized naturally with his palms together and backed away. Just as he was about to turn and leave, the bumped young master shouted loudly: “You stand right there! You think saying sorry is enough after bumping into me?”

Chapter 1

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:43:37 +0000

Chapter 1#

Chapter 1#

Raindrops pattered against the car window, swept into a blur of water marks by the wipers. The light from the headlights was swallowed by the heavy rain, leaving only a phantom shadow. Flashing road signs retreated rapidly, like terrifying ghosts.

“Shen Jiankun, explain yourself clearly!”

The voice was loud, familiar, and filled with anger. The body was trembling slightly, vision pitch black, bone-chillingly cold.

“I said, we can pay back the money together! There’s news that the stamp duty will soon…”

Chapter 1

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:09:20 +0000

Chapter 1#

Prologue#

996 walked with elegant cat steps towards a room at the deepest part of the corridor. On the way, it met many colleagues.

These colleagues looked very strange. Some were golden spheres, floating in the air like dust, and they shared a common name called System; others looked like big octopuses, with many slimy and terrifying tentacles wriggling around their round heads, and they also had a unified name called Cthulhu; still others had no physical form, just wisps of black shadow, like ghosts.

Chapter 1

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:09:12 +0000

Chapter 1#

Guide to Self-Rescue After Transmigrating as a Villain

Chapter 1#

Chapter 1: Prologue - Black Reality#

What’s in the sea?

Coral, seashells, seaweed.

Big fish, little fish, shrimp.

If it were six years and eight months ago, people might have given answers like the above. This morning, when I habitually opened the playlist I had been listening to for half a year, this mournful little tune composed of these twelve words suddenly popped up, instantly snapping me out of my half-asleep state. I sat up, picked up my mobile terminal, and looked at it carefully, all sleepiness gone.

Chapter 1

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Chapter 1#

Second Young Master Chu#

Chu Xun sat at the edge of a large round table in the center of the venue, legs crossed, one calf swinging easily. The corner of his mouth carried his habitual smile—gentle, the kind that made people really like him.

His hair was cut clean and sharp, the not-too-coarse, not-too-hard strands smoothed down obediently at his temples and the back of his head, revealing a long, slender neck. Sitting there quietly, he looked every bit the gentle and elegant young master, idly rubbing a small nail file in his hand. As waves of people drifted across the stage, Chu Xun tilted his head, eyes lowered, too lazy to even lift his eyelids, just continuing to file his nails with that little file.

Chapter 1

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Chapter 1#

Illness#

The twenty-fifth year of the Jiànzhāo reign. Winter.

The Emperor was dead. Qin Wu, the Fifth Prince, who had been confined to the Cold Palace, seized his moment and launched a coup. He ascended the throne without difficulty.

Everyone in the palace said it: that little eunuch who had served the Fifth Prince in the Cold Palace for five long years — the one called Fu Rong — had finally come into his own.

Chapter 1 - 4

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Chapter 1 - 4#

Volume 1: Beijing Wind and Cloud

Chapter 1: Genius Reborn

In the silent and cold hospital room, the smell of disinfectant permeated the air.

A Golden Finger?#

Li Zhao walked along, feeling curious. In his past life, he had never heard of a celestial phenomenon like the sky “cracking.”

Prince Fu walked beside Li Zhao, draped an arm over his shoulder, and whispered excitedly into his ear, “Tenth Brother, what do you think is going on? Could it be…?”

Before the rest of the sentence could come out, Li Zhao manually “muted” him. This brat was right in his “chunibyo” phase; it would be troublesome if he said something he shouldn’t.

Chapter 2

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:21:11 +0000

Chapter 2#

Offerings to the Homophobic Straight Man: Crematorium 2#

Lin Jinbai stormed out, the early autumn night wind instantly wrapping around him with a chill, yet it couldn’t blow away the irritability in his heart.

He irritably tugged at his tie; the exquisite Windsor knot felt somewhat suffocating at this moment.

He didn’t understand why Qiao Qing had to cling so stubbornly to this one thing.

Like the past ten-plus years, accompanying each other and relying on each other—wasn’t that good enough?

Chapter 2

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 07:32:36 +0000

Ji Landong couldn’t make sense of why this person would say that.

He chose to ask the mushroom: “Is this also part of your ‘Villain Redemption Package’?”

System: 「…」

“Cough, cough—”

The night breeze, carrying the sound of coughing and muffled groans, drifted into Mo Xuzhi’s ears, successfully snapping him back to reality.

He turned his head and found the sound was coming from a small alley.

Mo Xuzhi glanced inside.

Then he saw a black figure.

The person stood deep in the alley, surrounded by several men lying on the ground, constantly writhing and curled into balls.

Chapter 2

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 04:39:50 +0000

Chapter 2#

Fighting for Favor: Come here, I’ll teach you.#

Great Liang Palace, side hall of Taiji Palace.

Yanzhi sat at a small table, holding his face in both hands, staring blankly at the crushed cream puff.

Qing State had surrendered, the great army returned, and His Majesty was discussing affairs with the ministers in the main hall.

Because his clothes had been dirtied by the puff, he had apologized to the Emperor and returned to his room to change.

Chapter 2

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 11:26:01 +0000

Chapter 2#

Zhao Rong felt that it wasn’t a good idea to keep troubling Fang Zhuoqun like this.

He was nostalgic, even keeping the notebooks he had used and the pens that had run out of ink. In the past, he couldn’t bear to part with them, but now he felt that they were just things.

He sent a message to Fang Zhuoqun, saying that he would take care of these little things and that there was no need to trouble him to check on them in the future.

Chapter 2

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 06:00:23 +0000

Chapter 2#

From that moment on, Du Jie lay in the darkness.

Even he himself didn’t know how long he had been lying there.

Maybe a week.

Maybe a month.

Who knows… In the darkness, it’s always easy for people to lose their sense of time.

Du Jie’s knock-off phone had lost signal long ago.

The electricity supply had also stopped on some unknown day.

As a homebody, Du Jie had a very sufficient reserve of food in his room: a whole box of Master Kong’s Braised Beef flavor instant noodles, and even a few bags of french fries and some puffed food.

Chapter 2#

Awakened by a rough shove, Chen Yuanming was stunned for a moment before realizing someone was calling his nickname. Cold wind rushed in through the open door, making him shiver as he climbed out of bed.

He quickly put on his slightly damp underwear, then pulled on a thick sweater and jacket. Turning to look beside him, a small round table was already set up in the middle of the room. On it were a few bowls, rice soup so thin it could reflect a person’s shadow, and only 3 or 4 pieces of salted vegetables, homemade radish strips. A man was huddled at the table slurping porridge and taking big bites of a steamed bun. Noticing Chen Yuanming’s gaze, he glared and shouted, “What are you staring at! Hurry up, wash your face and eat!”

Chapter 2

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:09:20 +0000

Chapter 2#

World 1: The Tragic Supporting Male Lead Changes the Script Online#

One person and one cat strolled through the pitch-black tunnel. Above their heads, countless shooting stars dragged long and bright tails, streaking across like arrows.

Qin Qing looked up at the sky full of shooting stars, his pitch-black eyes filled with fragmented light.

996 turned to glance at him, vaguely thinking it was the glint of tears.

Chapter 2

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:09:12 +0000

Chapter 2#

Chapter 2: Suspicious Circumstances

Gu Yue’s mind was racing.

Urgent!

When the lanterns faded into the night and the banquet at Chaohua Pavilion dispersed, Hua Jinian sat up halfway from his bed. Looking out the window at the flowers and trees wrapped in red satin and green silk, swaying soul-stirringly in the night wind, he frowned slightly. He turned over and sat up, picked up the precious sword at the head of the bed that was half his height, and walked out of the pavilion with light steps.

Chapter 2

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:01:21 +0000

Chapter 2#

Chapter 2#

Armor#

Fu Rong originally only wanted to take a short nap, but unexpectedly, he ended up sleeping for the entire day.

At noon, several young eunuchs from the Hall of Mental Cultivation came over to call him up for lunch, but he didn’t hear them at all.

The young eunuchs felt something was wrong. After thinking it over, they finally sent someone to deliver a message to His Majesty.

Chapter 2 - 1

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:00:38 +0000

Chapter 2 - 1#

“Raising you is just paying off a debt,” Jiang Qin said. “Come up and sit.”

Li Meng nimbly climbed onto the large hotel bed and sat shoulder to shoulder with Jiang Qin, looking at the original German novel in his hand.

Li Meng and Jiang Qin had no blood relation whatsoever, yet they were surprisingly similar in various aspects: temper, personality, hobbies, looks, and so on. A more significant point was that Jiang Qin had an extremely high IQ, and Li Meng was not far behind, having skipped grades three times since starting school.

Chapter 2 - 2

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:00:38 +0000

Chapter 2 - 2#

Wei Hong’s expression looked as if he had swallowed a watermelon whole.

“Next time, take your phone with you even when you go to the toilet, you useless adult.”

Li Meng easily defeated the top star of the entertainment industry in the living room, and leisurely went back to his room to wait for dinner.

After dinner, Li Meng took a shower. When he came out, the phone in the living room rang. It was an unknown number.

Chapter 3

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:14:44 +0000

Chapter 3#

Tan Xiao and Zhou Ruofei walked a bit further away.

Zhou Ruofei, having heard Tan Xiao’s address to the person, asked Tan Xiao, “Is that your boss? He’s actually a handsome guy, not at all like a travel agency boss.”

Tan Xiao said, “Wencheng is an internet listed company, not really a travel agency. That person just now was Wencheng’s Executive President. Wencheng doesn’t have a CEO; the Executive President reports directly to the board of directors and is the actual decision-maker.”

Chapter 3

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:09:23 +0000

Chapter 3#

If You See SnowCh3 - May My Husband Live for a Thousand Years#

That evening, Su Ruhui shamelessly camped out in Sang Chiyu’s room. The crippled Sang Chiyu couldn’t shake off Su Ruhui who clung to him likedog skin plaster.The old dog that ate Su Ruhui’s food also couldn’t turn him away. Sang Chiyu refused to share a bed with Su Ruhui, so Su Ruhui had no choice but to spread a mattress on the floor and sleep alongside the old dog.

Chapter 3

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 10:59:49 +0000

Chapter 3#

The fire died out. A biting autumn wind whistled through the mountains, and the boy hanging from the tree shivered.

Xue Jingci’s expression softened slightly as he asked, “Where is the wooden tablet you dug out?”

Poison#

The carriage finally entered Chaoge.

The spring was chilly, and only a few peach blossoms had bloomed in Chaoge. A light breeze blew into the clothes, bringing a chill to the entire body.

Yin Yuheng lifted the carriage curtain, glanced at the fresh green of the willow trees by the roadside, and squinted his eyes with a pleasant mood.

After three months of absence, he was finally home.

Chapter 3

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 05:01:21 +0000

Chapter 03#

Sorry for the Trouble#

When Li Xingyun’s face turned pale and he strode back, the first thing he saw was blood.

Stabbing blood.

Bright red.

Ji Landong was still sitting. When he saw Li Xingyun, he greeted him politely and asked him for a cigarette.

Li Xingyun could not move and dared not move.

His pupils contracted, cold sweat seeped out, and his voice was hoarse due to excessive tension: “…Okay, Ge, what cigarette do you want? I’ll take you to buy it.”

Chapter 3

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 09:56:15 +0000

Chapter 3#

Fang Jun was a reader on Liuliu Web.

He was also a heavy web novel enthusiast.

Donation#

The doctor left the ward after finishing the examination. Mo Xuzhi leaned against the hospital bed and looked up at Xue Feng, who was sitting by the bed. For someone who was supposed to be sickly, his posture carried an inexplicably lazy air.

It was as if he didn’t care about anything.

Sunlight spilled over Mo Xuzhi in layers, surrounding him with a halo of light.

However, this warm light was abruptly blocked outside Mo Xuzhi’s pupils, unable to shine into his eyes at all.

Chapter 3

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 04:39:50 +0000

Chapter 3#

Favorability: Stop Liking His Majesty#

Today’s cream puffs were bitter.

Every single one of them.

Xiao Cuan sat upright at the desk, appearing perfectly composed.

In his right hand, he held a cinnabar brush, moving it like dragons and snakes to leave comments on the memorials. His left hand, however, reached beneath the imperial desk to press down on Yanzhi’s head.

Yanzhi was hunched over, kneeling before him, his cheeks and the rims of his eyes flushed a deep red.

Chapter 3

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 11:26:01 +0000

Chapter 3#

They had already lived together for more than a year and had lain on the same bed countless times, so Zhao Rong wouldn’t be hypocritical.

Qiao Nanqi had needs, and so did he.

Even if they seemed to be in harmony but were actually at variance, they were still most familiar with each other’s bodies.

Chapter 3#

Qiming Manufacturing Plant#

Back in the hospital, Chen Ziqing carefully recalled Zong Huaitang’s expression at the time—casual yet composed.

The embrace between two men held no ambiguous undertones; Zong Huaitang simply had the posture of someone lending a supporting hand.

It was just that this body had a slender waist, and Zong Huaitang had large hands. When he supported him, his fingertips hooked around, turning the support into an embrace.

Chapter 3

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:42:43 +0000

Chapter 3#

The second time I slept with Scum Emperor Chu, I didn’t bleed.

It wasn’t that his technique had improved; it was that I had made sufficient preparations in advance.

Although it was still face down the whole time, I didn’t see his face, was called until I wilted, it was a bit painful, a bit swollen.

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:09:20 +0000

Chapter 3#

World 1: The Tragic Supporting Male Lead Changes the Script Online#

Qin Qing walked slowly towards the lively and noisy night market stalls.

His stomach was still cramping violently, but he was already numb to it. He asked in a hoarse voice: “Did I seize the body of the original Qin Qing?”

996 was stunned and quickly denied: “It’s not body seizing. He voluntarily gave up his life and entered reincarnation early. Every identity we arrange for you is authorized by the original host.”

Chapter 3

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:09:12 +0000

Chapter 3#

Chapter 3: Let’s Eat First

Gu Dashi’s death… might not have been an accident.

“Father,” Gu Xu suddenly called out.

Gu Yue shuddered.

He immediately realized his current persona and sternly set his face: “What?”

“What are you looking at?” Gu Xu asked.

The boy’s eyes were fearful yet clear, showing no trace of his appearance on the field path earlier. The hatred that had made Gu Yue’s blood run cold seemed to have been tucked away. But this Gu Xu was even more terrifying, especially since he was… holding a rag, wiping a smear of blood from the corner of the low table.

Chapter 3

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:09:08 +0000

Chapter 3#

[OP] Just Registered A Random Account Posting Time: 2017-01-17 21:11:21

Chapter 3#

The Young Master#

The consequence of not taking the Ginseng Life-Preserving Pill in the evening was that Fu Rong woke up frozen in the middle of the night.

That’s right, frozen awake.

Fu Rong, in a palace with floor heating and covered with a quilt, was frozen awake.

His hands and feet were terribly cold, and he began to tremble unconsciously.

Just like that day a year ago, when he had just climbed out of the lake.

Chapter 3 - 1

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:45:22 +0000

Chapter 3 - 1#

When they found Fugui, it was during a fierce rainy season.

The most exciting event that year was the ‘98 World Cup. The small shop downstairs had a TV, and if you bought a drink, you could sit there and watch the live broadcast all afternoon. Yan Wei had the match schedule taped to his desk, and when the time came, he didn’t even care about class.

Chapter 3 - 1

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:00:38 +0000

Chapter 3 - 1#

In the eyes of those around him, Jin Yan was the kind of man with a heavy air of the underworld about him.

This had a lot to do with his family background, and at the same time, he worked in the entertainment industry, which inevitably involved dealing with people from all walks of life. He mingled in the legitimate world, but also had one foot in the underworld. Every Chinese New Year, he would always transfer a sum of money to the accounts of certain specific individuals, while at the same time, others would transfer money to his account as tribute.

Chapter 3 - 2

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:45:22 +0000

Chapter 3 - 2#

Yan Xi kept his head down the whole way. It was only when they were almost at the airport entrance that he asked, “Will you get back together with him?” His head was slightly tilted up, his voice hoarse. “Yu Lin, I’m scared.” Yu Lin drove silently. After a long time, his eyes dimmed a little. “It’s all in the past. Don’t be afraid.” Yan Xi’s hands were trembling violently. “I’m really scared. It’s a good thing he woke up, but I…” The screeching sound of brakes was like a knife stabbing into one’s heart, cutting a long gash.

Chapter 3 - 2

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:00:38 +0000

Chapter 3 - 2#

Seeing that he was still unmoved, the bar owner got a little anxious and signaled for the most beautiful boy to go up and light his cigarette. The boy was also straightforward, reaching out to take a Chunghwa cigarette, lighting it in his own mouth, and then shyly leaning over to ask, “Brother Jin, want one?”

Jin Yan was too lazy to pay attention to him, but suddenly glanced up and was instantly stunned.

Chapter 4

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:14:44 +0000

Chapter 4#

Once a person observes people and things with a preconceived notion, it’s easy to arrive at the desired conclusion under the psychological suggestion of prejudice.

Offerings to the Homophobic Straight Man: Crematorium 4#

Time flowed slowly amidst the rhythmic ticking of the medical instruments.

Outside the window, the darkness of night gradually faded, and a layer of fish-belly white appeared on the horizon.

Hazy light slipped through the gaps in the blinds, silently entering the hospital room.

Qiao Qing’s consciousness struggled to surface from a heavy mist.

The first thing he felt was a pervasive dull pain, especially in his arm and temple, followed by a dry, burning sensation in his throat.

Chapter 4

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 07:37:31 +0000

Chapter 4#

When the mission was judged to be completed, they would automatically be transferred back to Paradise.

The reason for the long delay of their return was, naturally, because there was still a zombie alive. Once it died, the instance would end; it was very simple logic.

After the voice fell, pure white light suddenly enveloped their vision.

The world dissipated into nothingness and solidified again.

People were talking not far away; their boisterous voices slammed into Yu Feichen’s ears.

Chapter 4

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 06:54:48 +0000

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 09:56:15 +0000

Chapter 4#

Ding Qi was a doctoral student at a 985 university.

His major sounded very high-end and sophisticated, and in reality, it was indeed very profound and mysterious, enough to make one go bald at a young age—

That’s right, Ding Qi studied nuclear fusion.

He and his fellow students often joked that there were more bugs planted in their school than chewing gum stuck under the tables. Every time they entered or left the campus, they had to swipe their cards for facial recognition, and entering the research lab required a body search and security check. Confidentiality work in all aspects was taken to the extreme.

Chapter 4

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 05:55:08 +0000

Chapter 4#

The Liar Who Deceives Himself#

After a brief moment of surprise, Lin Xiamian quickly regained his composure.

He took the initiative to introduce her: “Brother, this is my classmate from the competition team, Lu Yuanyuan.”

Lin Xiaodong exchanged a glance with him.

Lu Yuanyuan was clearly the “little girl” type. She lowered her head and greeted Lin Xiaodong somewhat shyly: “Hello.”

“Hello, hello,” the young man was very enthusiastic towards his future sister-in-law. “Come in. I just bought some crayfish; why don’t you stay and have dinner with us?”

Chapter 4

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 11:20:34 +0000

Chapter 4#

A Bountiful Harvest#

On Gushan’s main peak, Míngguāng Peak — mist soft and tranquil, clouds still and quiet — the sect’s guardian divine sword stood towering here, its presence stern and formidable.

Beyond the divine sword, outside the main hall, beneath an ancient tree so vast it would take several people with linked hands to encircle its trunk, Yan Wushu tapped the stone table with one finger and said: “‘Some stars will deviate from their original paths’ — those were Mist Island’s exact words.”

Chapter 4

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 06:03:40 +0000

Chapter 4#

Hospitalization#

After posting the Weibo, Mo Xuzhi held his phone and waited for comments to appear.

He knew that although his true fans were scarce, his anti-fans were incredibly dedicated. Every time he posted a Weibo, they would always be on the front lines, come rain or shine, heart-wrenchingly persistent.

This time was no exception. In just an instant, his phone started ringing and dinging.

A faint curve formed at the corners of his lips. Mo Xuzhi relaxed, leaning against the bed backrest like an old man, scrolling through his phone.

Chapter 4

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 04:39:50 +0000

Chapter 4#

Palace Banquet: Choosing an Empress is the Same as Choosing a General#

So sour, so painful.

After sleeping for who knows how long, Yanzhi struggled to wake from his dream.

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:45:22 +0000

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:42:43 +0000

Chapter 4#

But he is not an ordinary friend with benefits.

He is the CEO of this dynasty.

Not only do I have to keep him for the New Year, but I also have to enter the palace to bang him on the morning of the first day of the Lunar New Year.

Actually, I had a “heart-to-heart talk” with him on the 29th of the twelfth lunar month. Logically speaking, it should last at least until the 7th of the first lunar month.

Chapter 4

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:41:35 +0000

Chapter 4#

When Qian Qin was dragged out of the Imperial Kitchen, he still didn’t know what fate awaited him. He stared at Ning Hongru, instinctively sensing danger.

What kind of status did the Chief Steward of the Imperial Presence have? Why would he come to the Imperial Kitchen?

Either something had happened in front of the palace, or His Majesty had given an order. Whatever the case, the guards who had just rushed into the Imperial Kitchen were enough to show that they came with ill intentions.

Chapter 4

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:09:30 +0000

Chapter 4#

Liu Yun, who was about to pack up, was obviously stunned, then revealed a trace of a bitter smile, “Selling sweaters? The department store has storefronts, and it costs a lot of money to hire people and buy wool. They do big business, how can we learn from them…”

“No, Auntie, you misunderstood.” Chen Yuanming shook his head gently, “Not big items like sweaters, but small items like scarves and gloves? These things are knitted quickly and don’t take much effort. If we can sell them…”

Chapter 4

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:09:20 +0000

Chapter 4#

World 1: The Tragic Supporting Male Lead Changes the Script Online#

Qin Qing shuttled among the many diners carrying bottles of liquor.

996 quickly darted onto a dining table and stole a grilled fish.

“Eh? Where did my grilled fish go? It was just here!” A diner shouted in surprise and suspicion.

“It’s here! You’re really something, gnawing a fish completely clean, not a shred of meat left.” His companion kicked out a complete fish skeleton from under the table with his toe.

Chapter 4

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:09:12 +0000

“Cold urges, warmth urges. Urging the time of blooming, urging the time of withering. Repeatedly exhorting the flowers to bloom late. Horns blow, flutes blow. Blowing the southern branches, blowing the northern branches. Tomorrow morning they will become flying snow.”

Tianxiang stood in a lush green forest, watching a group of little girls who had just entered the fortress playing and frolicking around her, throwing handkerchiefs and singing “Everlasting Longing”. She couldn’t help but smile, putting down the silver flute that was playing melodiously by her lips. The wild grass around her was waist-high, and the wild flowers were fragrant, almost like a paradise on earth.

Chapter 4

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:01:21 +0000

Chapter 4#

A-Level#

A-Level?!

There was an A-level monster in Li Jianyang’s bag?!

Ye Sheng instantly recalled the smell of rotting blood he had smelled when he entered the station, and his hair stood on end. However, he took a deep breath, quickly suppressed the emotions in his heart, his eyelashes trembling, threw the phone aside, and chose to close his eyes and sleep.

Ning Weichen was right, just stay quiet.

Chapter 4

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 04:54:37 +0000

Chapter 4#

Chapter 4 Bet (2)

Sun Peiming winked, and the middle-aged man who had gone to get the table earlier stood up and took the bracelet.

“Young Master Gu doesn’t mind if we appraise it, right?” Sun Peiming exhaled a puff of smoke, squinting and smiling.

Everyone was in the system, so it was impossible to say bandit words like “if you break it a little, you’ll pay with your life”. Gu Chenzhou just said “as you please” and leaned back in his chair, waiting for Sun Peiming’s people to appraise it.

Chapter 4

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Chapter 4#

Silent Understanding#

Huo Chuanwu stepped into the bathroom. The narrow little room suddenly had two people squeezed in, shoulder and elbow movements mixed with the sound of breathing crowded together, immediately appearing cramped.

Chuanwu took out gauze, cotton swabs, and anti-inflammatory lotion from the medicine kit. Chu Xun stood in front of the mirror, curling his lip, picking up the toothpaste on the sink and swinging it in his hand to express his displeasure.

Chapter 4

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Chapter 4#

The Funeral#

Qin Wu was discussing matters with his ministers in the main hall.

Fu Rong sat on the steps in front of the main hall, holding a wooden tray.

Just like when they were in the Cold Palace, while Qin Wu discussed matters secretly with his subordinates, Fu Rong would sit on the steps at the entrance, hugging a basket of beans, shelling them while keeping a lookout.

Chapter 4 - 1

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:00:38 +0000

Chapter 4 - 1#

Wenwen felt that this wealthy and powerful Brother Jin was really too strange.

After seeing that man in the corridor, he became silent, his expression so complex it was unfathomable, as if somewhat disappointed, somewhat startled, somewhat exasperated, and somewhat… fearful.

Yes, fearful.

It was hard for Wenwen to imagine that a man like Jin Yan would show such distinct fear. If he had to use a metaphor to describe it, it was like being caught doing something bad, feeling guilty on one hand and ashamed on the other, an indescribable anger born of embarrassment.

Chapter 4 - 2

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:00:38 +0000

Leaving Donglai Village, Xue Jingci traveled west on his sword.

The long sword ascended rapidly, and Donglai Village soon became a black speck the size of a sesame seed.

The System lay on the sword, looking down at the vast mountain snow. It only reluctantly withdrew its gaze once Donglai Village had completely vanished from sight.

Life over the past half-month had been easy and leisurely, and its belly had grown round from eating. It felt quite a bit of reluctance at the thought of truly parting.

Chapter 5

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 09:59:25 +0000

Chapter 5#

Strategizing#

Li Zhao didn’t know, he didn’t want to talk, he just wanted to disappear on the spot. Ming Zhen’s half-smiling banter made his scalp tingle even more than his father’s questioning in court.

“Ming Zhen, don’t you know me by now?” Li Zhao subconsciously wanted to grab Ming Zhen’s hand again, but the other party had already placed his hands behind his back without a trace. He had to awkwardly rub his nose, his tone carrying a rare hint of urgency. “That sky screen is pure nonsense! Leaving aside whether I’m a ‘broken sleeve’ or not, that Pang Ying… is simply not the type I appreciate. Besides, he might already have a girl he likes in his heart.”

Chapter 5

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:21:11 +0000

Chapter 5#

Offerings to the Homophobic Straight Man: Crematorium 5#

With limited mobility, Qiao Qing placed an order on a caregiver platform through his phone.

The platform was highly efficient; in just two or three hours, there was a soft knock on the ward door.

Anning#

Zhu Anning was a bit dazed. When he looked up, he met Yin Yuheng’s concerned and gentle gaze.

…No!

Zhu Anning gritted his teeth secretly. How could you forget that you have a blood feud with the person in front of you? Could it be that because of this trace of gentleness, you gave up that deep-seated hatred?

Didn’t you come to the Imperial Advisor’s Mansion and try your best just to take revenge on him and let him taste the same pain as you?

Chapter 5

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 05:01:21 +0000

Chapter 05#

I’m Not Angry#

Ji Ran hid behind a mask and sunglasses.

Chapter 5#

A Glimmer in Clear Eyes#

Xiao Man gestured to Rong Yuan to wait under the tree and walked over to him. “What are you here for?”

Rong Yuan was carrying a food box, its surface engraved with seal markings to keep the contents warm. He lifted the lid, took out a medicine bowl and a small vial, and held them out to Xiao Man. “The Peak Master asked me to bring you these.”

Chapter 5

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 06:03:40 +0000

Chapter 5#

Hiding a Story#

The disappearance of happiness always comes so unexpectedly.

It might be because of a small cookie that accidentally falls on the ground, or it might be because of a plain and unremarkable phone call.

Mo Xuzhi fell into deep thought.

What’s meant to come will always come; this plot point has finally unfolded.

This dating variety show is the beginning of Shen Le’s official entry into the entertainment industry, and also the start of Mo Xuzhi being “face-slapped” by Shen Le.

Chapter 5

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 04:39:50 +0000

Chapter 5#

Fireworks: Watching Fireworks with His Majesty#

This one is too ugly, this one is too stupid.

This one is both ugly and stupid.

Chapter 5#

Young wealthy heirs like Zeng Zhanpeng always loved to play and seek excitement.

The shooting range couldn’t completely drain his energy; after returning to the city, he clamored to go somewhere for a drink.

Yan Zishu thought for a moment. There was a bar street over on Tianxin Road. Although its atmosphere was different from Lan Kwai Fong, it was equally dazzling and popular among young people. People of all complexions gathered there, and it was usually very lively.

Chapter 5

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:43:37 +0000

Chapter 5#

Qiming Manufacturing Plant#

Chen Ziqing stood in place until his calves ached before making a move. He rolled his dry eyes to scan the surroundings and grabbed an enamel mug.

A minute or two later, Chen Ziqing walked softly to the bed and bent down. With one hand gripping the handle of the mug, he reached for the hanging bed sheet with the other.

With almost no pause, the moment his fingertips touched and grabbed it, he lifted it up.

Chapter 5

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:42:43 +0000

Chapter 5#

And then?

Then, under Guan Mingyue’s suddenly bright eyes, I fled from the Guan residence in embarrassment.

World 1: The Tragic Supporting Male Lead Changes the Script Online#

The two groups of people argued more and more fiercely and had begun to tear at each other.

996 urged: “Go protect Zhou Yurou quickly, she must not be injured no matter what!”

Qin Qing stood in place without taking a step: “This is my fourth task?”

“Yes, don’t ask so much, just do it. As long as you protect Zhou Yurou, good things will happen next. Go quickly!” 996 tapped Qin Qing’s heel continuously with its chubby paws.

Chapter 5

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:09:12 +0000

Chapter 5#

Chapter 5: Novice Protection Period

Unknowingly, night fell, and the palace gates were locked. No more ministers came.

Qin Wu held Fu Rong and whispered, “There’s no one here now. Have you made your choice? Which family will you go to?”

Fu Rong didn’t hear what he said at all. He was dazed and just shook his head subconsciously.

Chapter 5 - 1

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:00:38 +0000

Chapter 5 - 1#

Little classmate Li Xiaomeng’s running away from home was quite unique. He left a letter on Jiang Qin’s bedside table:

“Dad, Mom, I’ve decided to run away from home. This home has no warmth or love anymore! I won’t go to school, I won’t go to the Go club, I won’t go to the tennis team, I won’t go to the cake shop, I won’t go for ice cream, I won’t go to the park downstairs, I won’t go to the internet cafe by the school, I won’t go to the amusement park we went to last time… Don’t come looking for me, just let me fend for myself! From your heartbroken son, Li Meng.”

Chapter 5 - 2

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:00:38 +0000

Chapter 5 - 2#

This was simply insane. You have to know that Li Meng was two and a half years old back then, having just learned to count from one to ninety-nine. Our poor little crown prince was pressed against the Go board to learn to eat since he was little. Milk paste dripped all over the board, and if he wasn’t careful, his little palms would be hit by Jiang Qin using a newspaper.

Chapter 5 - 8

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Chapter 5 - 8#

Chapter 5: Qi Gathering Turtle

Ye Fan took the card with one million yuan and went to the flower and bird market.

There were many plants in the flower and bird market, but most of them were of no interest to Ye Fan. Ye Fan walked around the flower and bird market and thought he wouldn’t gain anything, but was attracted by a faint spiritual energy.

Chapter 6

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:14:44 +0000

Offerings to the Homophobic Straight Man: Crematorium 6#

Watching Lin Jinbai standing at the door, his face livid and radiating anger, Qiao Qing only felt a deep sense of helplessness wash over him.

Sometimes, he really couldn’t understand Lin Jinbai.

He was the one who said being gay was disgusting, he was the one who said he wanted to be together forever, and now he was the one getting angry…

Chapter 6

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 12:12:09 +0000

Chapter 6#

Talismans?

…What talismans?

Xue Su’s body felt as if it had fallen apart, soft and aching. If another soul were in this shell, it would have fainted by now.

He didn’t want to lie on the ground in such a sorry state, so he slowly got up, supporting his frost-covered frame.

The ice frost formed when Xie Zefeng released his spiritual power cut his palm. The blood had just flowed out when it froze, like red plum blossoms blooming in the snow.

Chapter 6

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 07:37:31 +0000

Chapter 6#

The line moved forward again. When passing by that black military vehicle, Yu Feichen subtly checked it out.

He could see the silhouette of a young man inside.

The man’s back was straight and upright, visually pleasing as he leaned slightly against the black, leather seats.

He wore snow-white gloves on his left hand. On his right, the glove was removed, with which he used to wipe down the barrel of a silver gun.

Chapter 6

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 08:46:25 +0000

Chapter 6#

The Immortal Promotion Decree#

In this world, there are humans, demons, and also devils.

Many years ago, the three races of humans, demons, and devils fought in a chaotic war, causing great suffering to all living beings. However, heroes emerge in troubled times, and great figures appeared in each race, guarding their respective territories and keeping each other in check. Gradually, the world settled into a tripartite balance of power.

Chapter 6

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 05:01:21 +0000

Chapter 06#

Because I’m Scumbag#

Outside the car, Ji Ran was stuttering to explain that the video was actually not the truth. What he said when he was fourteen was not the truth either. It was an accusation fabricated out of fear of his controlling father.

These are the facts.

Ji Ran’s biological father—also Ji Landong’s stepfather—was a rather arrogant Caucasian man.

Relying on his resources in the fashion world, he was in the model photography business in the circle, yet he never hid his contempt, disdain, and hatred for Asians.

Chapter 6

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 09:56:15 +0000

Chapter 6#

“A reader tipped you ten thousand yuan!” 008 screamed. “And 20 reputation points have been credited! A full 20 points!”

Although it had said before that human mental power was limited and one person could only provide one reputation point, there were naturally exceptions.

Special talents with high mental power, for instance, could create double or even dozens of times more reputation points.

Qiao Jing rubbed his ears: “Yes, yes, yes, you’ve been nagging all day.”

Chapter 6

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 05:55:08 +0000

Chapter 6#

Chapter 6#

The Registry: What did I teach you a few days ago?#

Xiao Cuan pinched Yanzhi’s nose, walking in front with large strides.

Yanzhi was being pulled along, standing on tiptoe, running to catch up.

“Your Majesty… Your Majesty…”

A bit slower, he couldn’t keep up.

His nose was about to be pulled off!

Xiao Cuan didn’t stop, only taking a moment to command the officials: “You’re dismissed.”

The ministers didn’t dare say much and bowed: “Respectfully seeing off Your Majesty.”

Chapter 6

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 12:44:03 +0000

Chapter 6#

Qiao Nanqi turned his head and glanced in the direction of the master bedroom.

The door was already closed, only a little light leaking from the crack. It was quiet inside, unknown what the person inside was doing.

In the past, when Zhao Rong saw Qiao Nanqi at home, he would come up and sit aside.

He wouldn’t do anything, just quietly stay there, either looking at Qiao Nanqi or looking at his phone. If Qiao Nanqi felt he was annoying, he didn’t need Qiao Nanqi to mention it; he could understand with just one expression and would get up and leave by himself.

Chapter 6

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 06:00:05 +0000

Chapter 6#

Exiting the terminal station of Line 5 and walking two kilometers north, you will find the Tianshan Reservoir.

Even on weekdays, there were still many people fishing at Tianshan Reservoir, mostly retired old men.

A Smell of Blood#

Chi Yu had been waiting for Xie Xiyi to ask him about the system, but a whole day passed, and Xie Xiyi didn’t ask at all.

This gave Chi Yu a sense of loneliness, like he had unleashed all his ultimate moves, but the opponent didn’t lose a drop of blood and felt like they were just being tickled by an ant.

He was supposed to be a sword slave, but he hadn’t seen a sword, and Xie Xiyi didn’t even pay attention to him.

Chapter 6

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:43:55 +0000

Chapter 6#

Alcohol leads people astray.

That was what Yan Zishu thought.

“Are you angry?” Fu Jinchi asked, pulling the car to a stop beneath the apartment building.

“Not at all. Thank you for driving me home, Mr. Fu.” Yan Zishu unclicked his seatbelt, his head still swimming.

If he had any right to be angry, it would be at his own weakness — or perhaps at himself for flying into embarrassed rage over having exposed that weakness.

Chapter 6

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:43:37 +0000

Chapter 6#

Qiming Manufacturing Plant#

After finishing the poetry reading, Chen Ziqing hurried back to the staff dormitory, only to be told that Zong Huaitang had already gone to work.

When he entered the house, the aroma of food filled the air. Liu Yun was placing a large plate on the table, filled with pork ribs, with some radishes and mushrooms mixed in the soup. Just looking at it made one’s mouth water.

Hearing the door open, Liu Yun immediately turned her head and greeted Chen Yuanming with a smile, “Doudou, you’re finally here. I was just about to ask Maomao to… Oh my, what happened to your clothes? Where are you hurt?!”

Chapter 6

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:09:20 +0000

Chapter 6#

World 1: The Tragic Supporting Male Lead Changes the Script Online#

The door lock clicked.

Qin Qing, who was silently enduring the severe pain after the anesthetic wore off, immediately opened his eyes and looked towards the entryway.

A middle-aged woman, dressed fashionably and well-maintained, walked in, took off her shoes with a face full of exhaustion, and put them into the shoe cabinet.

“Where did you go?” Qin Qing lifted the blanket and asked in a faint voice.

Chapter 6

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:09:12 +0000

Chapter 6#

Chapter 6: The Tetanus Blade

“You little bastard, you dare to hit people!”

“Are you still protecting the Gu family? Don’t you know what kind of person Gu Dashi is?”

Hua Jinian screamed, his body bounced up, and then collapsed backward onto the bed. He tried to resist the man on top of him with both hands and feet, but his waist was gripped even harder. Pulled out completely, then thrust in to the root. Hua Jinian couldn’t say a word, only trembling and covering his eyes, whimpering in pain. The inner wall was constantly brought out of the body by the surging offensive, its bright color exposed in the candlelight. Hua Qianjue felt his member being tightly wrapped as the boy trembled more and more violently, constantly swallowed into the depths of the hot passage. Under extreme pleasure, sweat haloed over his slanted sword eyebrows and gathered on his eyelids. His eyes were half-open with difficulty, but the corner of his mouth raised into an evil smile, complaining in a low voice: “Relax.”

Chapter 6

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:01:21 +0000

Chapter 6#

Red Talisman#

He really was a kind person.

Ye Sheng had once read a sentence in a book: “The world kisses me with pain, but I return it with a song.” When he was young, he couldn’t understand it and didn’t want to understand it.

In his childhood, Ye Sheng had an emotional disorder and was bullied everywhere. He looked dull and stupid on the outside, but in his bones, there was countless radical irritability and hostility rushing towards this world.

Chapter 6

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 04:54:37 +0000

Chapter 6#

Chapter 6 Three Years

October 18, 1995.

January 1, 1997.

August 28, 2009.

February 13, 2010.

These dates were as vivid and distinct as brands in Gu Chenzhou’s twenty-three years of life.

The first date was the day his biological mother passed away.

The second date was the day he welcomed his stepmother.

The third date was the day he fell out with the Gu family because of Zhou Xing and was sent abroad.

Chapter 6

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Chapter 6#

Military Salute#

Returning to Beijing a day later, the plane slowly descended towards the Capital Airport. Outside the window were vast and brilliant lights like scattered stars, and the bustling scent in the air was filled with the sense of belonging of coming home.

The two were on the same plane, one at the front, one at the back; one in first class, one in economy.

It wasn’t that the state couldn’t afford two first-class tickets, but their identities were hidden and special, and they couldn’t easily be seen together.

Chapter 6

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Chapter 6#

Warfare#

The Western Hills Camp guarded the stronghold to the west of the Imperial City.

Qin Wu took Fu Rong, followed by death warriors and close officials, riding fast on light cavalry, and arrived before noon.

Other officials followed behind. It was already dark when they finally arrived at the camp, a group of people collapsing on the ground from exhaustion.

The soldiers, not blushing or panting, lifted them up from the ground.

Chapter 6 - 1

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:00:38 +0000

Chapter 6 - 1#

Li Meng had no idea that his parents were frantically looking for him, nor did he know that Director Duan and Uncle Wei Hong had already set off with the dog in the car, let alone that half the city’s hooligans had started mobilizing to find him.

He sat in the chess club, full of ambition, staring at a killing game where a checkmate dragon connected twenty-three pieces.

Chapter 6 - 2

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:00:38 +0000

Chapter 6 - 2#

The flat-headed man didn’t pay much attention and casually moved a piece, trying to cut off Li Meng’s unformed dragon.

Unexpectedly, Li Meng’s expression didn’t change, he didn’t even lift an eyelash.

As soon as the flat-headed man’s hand left the chessboard, he picked up a piece from the bowl and said lightly, “Didn’t you say I couldn’t kill?”

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 10:59:49 +0000

Chapter 7#

After Xu Wang left, Xue Jingci remained where he was, lost in thought.

Usually, the tavern had little business, and the owner often saw Xue Jingci dazed, but today was exceptionally different.

He looked like the discarded old plaque—lifeless as withered wood.

The owner hesitated to speak but eventually turned and left the tavern silently.

It wasn’t until dusk that the owner returned carrying a chicken, only to find Xue Jingci still sitting in the same spot, unmoved.

Chapter 7

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:21:11 +0000

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 08:55:56 +0000

Chapter 7#

A Cry for Help#

A fierce wind howled. Tree branches shuddered and snapped, clattering to the ground. A shadow fell across the entire length of the long street, and moisture seeped from the moss between the bricks.

The air was heavy and damp, the wind deafening. All around, vendors cried out as they scrambled to pack up their stalls and flee. In the blink of an eye, the street was emptied, leaving nothing but a scattering of fallen leaves and broken branches.

Chapter 7

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 05:01:21 +0000

Chapter 07#

Fishing for Fame#

Everything after this was like contaminated poor-quality film footage.

Frame skipping, stuttering, and full of damage.

The world in Li Xingyun’s eyes became like this. Severe tinnitus drowned out all the noise. He couldn’t hear the shrill screams of bleeding. He struggled to fall off the stretcher, crawling and rolling, desperately trying to return to that ruin.

Ji Ran arrived in a panic. This matter was related to him. The extreme fans kept calling him “Ranran”, and the police asked him to assist in the investigation.

Chapter 7

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 09:56:15 +0000

Chapter 7#

Sa Yi actually didn’t want to come to this book signing.

It wasn’t because of Qiao Jing; he had no idea Qiao Jing lived in this city. It was mainly because a book signing was too exhausting. Not only did he have to maintain a smile for the readers throughout, but his hand was also about to get tired from just signing names.

“Stop complaining. Didn’t you just release a new book? Although the website will help you find people for marketing, you have to put in effort yourself too,” Wang Cheng said to him on the phone, even taking a jab at him using Qiao Jing. “After Jing Hua Shui Yue left, you’re the face of Xingchen Web. You also know the website’s upcoming plans. At that time, we’ll take the lead in collaborating with other websites to hold this Web Novel Gala. If you don’t win a big award, the higher-ups’ faces won’t look good.”

Chapter 7

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 05:55:08 +0000

Chapter 7#

The Self-Deceiving Liar#

Gu Xi usually spoke very little, and he had never engaged in such trivial conversation with anyone.

But perhaps compared to the expensive and heavy perfumes in the display cases, the scent of cheap soap on Lin Xiaodong was surprisingly clean and pleasant, and the man suddenly had an impulse not to let go.

The Name: Does Your Majesty like me even a little bit?#

A line of palace servants carrying freshly delivered seasonal fruits from the kitchen ascended the stone steps and arrived before Taiji Palace.

“Reporting to Your Majesty…”

The words had only just begun when the tightly closed palace doors were suddenly struck by something, emitting a soft thud.

The servants instinctively looked up, but immediately lowered their heads again, not daring to look further, and retreated the way they came.

Chapter 7

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 12:44:03 +0000

Chapter 7#

Zhao Rong was woken up by Qiao Nanqi for a moment, and although he fell asleep later, he couldn’t sleep very deeply. He kept dreaming lightly, with some images flashing back and forth.

In short, it was all Qiao Nanqi.

Even in his sleep, he held a grudge against Qiao Nanqi for waking him up just now. Looking at Qiao Nanqi’s appearance in front of him, the words he didn’t dare to say during the day poured out all at once.

Chapter 7

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 06:00:05 +0000

Chapter 7#

On his way to work in the evening, Yan Heqing saw that the trees along the road were all decorated with intertwined white and blue light strips.

Christmas was coming.

Chapter 7#

The exhibition hall manager came running at the news, apologizing profusely for the accident.

The empty frames lay scattered across the floor. Ji Chen stood meekly to one side, looking as though he wished the ground would swallow him up.

For the moment, though, no one had much attention to spare for the culprit — everyone’s concern was directed at Yan Zishu’s hand.

Helen arrived and whisked Zeng Peirong off to the nearest shopping mall to buy her a replacement skirt. Meanwhile, Fu Weishan proceeded with the original plan, leading Zeng Chuyi through to the back offices. Zeng Zhanpeng shot several glances in Yan Zishu’s direction before ultimately following his father.

Chapter 7

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:43:37 +0000

Chapter 7#

Qiming Manufacturing Plant#

Zong Huaitang couldn’t accept it; he couldn’t even imagine that scene.

Rubbing legs could be considered a rather intimate act. How could it be between a man and a man? How could he possibly let a man rub his leg?

Zong Huaitang refused decisively.

Chen Ziqing didn’t insist. Zong Huaitang was straight, so it was indeed presumptuous. He needed to watch his words and actions, not just in front of Zong Huaitang, but also with others.

Chapter 7

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:42:43 +0000

Chapter 7#

I was very touched, and then pretended not to understand what he was saying.

As a poem testifies:

A friend with benefits is precious,

But life is more valuable.

For the sake of freedom,

The former can be thrown away.

But I can’t keep letting Chu Ruiyuan send eunuchs to my house every few days to summon me to the palace, and then go home late at night or even the next morning.

Chapter 7

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:41:35 +0000

Chapter 7#

Talented Lady Yao was frightened and remained in a coma for several days. Chen Mingde conveniently assigned Heye to take care of her. When he gave the order, Nanny Ming had just received the news. Although she was a little unhappy, she did not object.

Such an incident in the North Wing had to be reported upwards. However, after the news was passed up, there was no response.

Chapter 7

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:09:30 +0000

Chapter 7#

On New Year’s Eve, L City finally had its first snow of the winter. A foot of deep snow covered the entire city, giving the children a New Year filled with ecstasy. However, when the snow began to melt a few days later, the joy turned into torture. In these years, the coverage of cement roads was too low, and the drainage facilities were not perfect. The accumulated snow turned into flowing streams, and the streets and alleys were like a muddy swamp, making people who were dressed in new clothes to visit relatives and friends miserable.

Chapter 7

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:09:20 +0000

Chapter 7#

Qin Wu had his back to the candlelight, so Fu Rong couldn’t see his expression clearly, and thus couldn’t judge whether what he said was the truth or a joke.

His Highness liked to call him stupid while scaring him.

And he seemed really so stupid that he couldn’t even tell the truth from the lies.

Chapter 7 - 8

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Chapter 7 - 8#

Chapter 7: Metaphysics Enthusiasts

The next day.

Several luxury cars drove aggressively to the flyover where Ye Fan set up his stall.

Master Yuan watched Jiang Hailin get out of the luxury car, stroked his beard, and thought to himself: He really had foresight. He had long expected that this group of young masters would come to make trouble. That little liar selling talismans owed him a favor.

Chapter 8

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:14:44 +0000

Offerings to the Homophobic Straight Man: Crematorium 8#

Under the covers, Qiao Qing felt a surge of sleepiness wash over him as his tense spirit relaxed, a result of his physical weakness and the previous commotion.

Hearing no movement from Shen Youli outside, his consciousness gradually blurred, and he fell into a groggy sleep.

Once he confirmed that the breathing of the person on the bed had become even and long, Shen Youli stood up softly.

Chapter 8

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 12:12:09 +0000

Chapter 8#

Xie Zefeng seemed not to have heard Qi Xun’s words.

The snow lotus sword pattern between the man’s brows flickered indistinctly amidst the black mist, sometimes pale white like snow, sometimes like deep ink spreading into the sea, blurring into a dark black.

He did not deny it.

Qi Xun frowned deeply: “There’s something very strange about the turbid energy. The departed souls who infiltrated Luoyue Peak haven’t been identified yet, and there’s also…”

Chapter 8

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 08:54:51 +0000

Chapter 8#

After a quick wash, each prisoner was given breakfast. It was a cup of greyish-white paste, like flour that had been cooked in hot water.

No one touched the food at first. Their heads were all bowed in prayer. The contents of their prayer were of a rich variety, but as Yu Feichen carefully listened to them, the majority were to ‘Yuryllia’.

The gist of it went like this: in the stormy past, ice had frozen over the earth. The ancestors of Yuryllia cut through thorns as unyielding as steel, climbed past rocks as jagged as knives, trudged across rivers of ice and gushing tide, finally arriving at the sacred land of Korosha, where Spring blossomed. A land overflowing with bread, milk, and fresh flowers; where people lived happily ever after.

Chapter 8

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 08:46:25 +0000

Chapter 8#

An Old Friend#

“Lu Yan… I’m fine.” Yin Yuheng hung his head, his voice faint but stubborn.

A flash of hot anger rose in Lu Yan’s chest.

Fine. He calls this fine?

The blood had run down onto Lu Yan’s hands, seeping between his fingers and staining his cuffs.

Lu Yan forced his fury down and said quietly, “Please, National Preceptor Li — save him.”

Li Guanghan caught the undercurrent of hostility in Lu Yan’s tone and frowned slightly, puzzled, though he didn’t press the matter.

Chapter 8

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 05:01:21 +0000

Chapter 08#

You Said You Wanted to Save Him#

Ji Landong caught this scene red-handed.

System: “…”

Fortunately, these two people are half-brothers. Ji Ran’s uncle is not Ji Landong’s uncle.

Ji Landong didn’t seem to have any objection.

He was quite cooperative and clapped his hands at the right time.

The system was embarrassed and popped back into a mushroom.

…Whether it’s talent or talent, even if he’s sick, Ji Landong’s unique temperament is still beyond Ji Ran’s reach even if he tries for several lifetimes.

Chapter 8

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 09:56:15 +0000

Chapter 8#

It wasn’t until 008 finally calmed down and explained the sequence of events to him that Qiao Jing let out a sigh of relief.

He thought something major had happened.

“How much have you collected over there?” He was also a bit curious.

“Several hundred points! It seems there are still quite a few people who recognize talent.” 008 perked up its whiskers, its coal-like cat face showing a look of full confidence in Qiao Jing’s work, as if the cat that was screaming about being doomed earlier wasn’t it. “It hasn’t even been listed yet, and your favorites have already increased by over ten thousand. It will surely grow more and more in the future!”

Chapter 8

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 05:55:08 +0000

Chapter 8#

The Self-Deceiving Liar#

Seeing that Lin Xiaodong didn’t speak, Gu Xi rubbed his temples, enduring the surging heat within his body, and said hoarsely to the driver sitting in front:

“Drive.”

He had changed his mind.

“How many days are left until the New Year?”

After a while, Gu Xi suddenly asked a nonsensical question.

The driver replied while driving: “One hundred and thirty-six days. Why do you ask, President Gu?”

Chapter 8

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 11:20:34 +0000

Chapter 8#

All of a Sudden#

Yan Wushu said he had been here for a long time, which Xiao Man found very strange. Yan Wushu had no real friendship with Baihua Peak; in the hundred years of his previous life, he had never set foot here except when absolutely necessary.

However, based on Xiao Man’s understanding of Yan Wushu, he was someone with a heavy sense of curiosity and playfulness. Could it be that because he had run to Baihua Peak to practice for two consecutive days, Yan Wushu had followed and become interested?

Chapter 8

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 08:26:27 +0000

Chapter 8#

I Am the Title#

Zhou Jingrou: “I happened to meet him at the nurse station. He said he wanted to find you, so I led the way.”

Mo Xuzhi nodded: “Come in.”

The nurse pushed Ji Baiwen into the room.

Only then did Ji Baiwen look at Mo Xuzhi. He was stunned to see him in a hospital gown, and after coming to his senses, he quickly looked away.

Chapter 8

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 07:45:41 +0000

Chapter 8#

Autumn Hunt: I shouldn’t have chosen men in the first place#

The August Autumn Hunt was a tradition established at the beginning of the Great Liang nation.

Its purpose was to test the soldiers’ martial skills, train battlefield formations, strengthen the Liang army’s power, and at the same time, remind descendants to cultivate riding and archery to stabilize the world.

Now that August was almost over, many officials secretly speculated that the army had just returned, and the Emperor had also just come back from the battlefield. The horses and men were tired and in need of rest, so this year’s Autumn Hunt might naturally be cancelled.

Chapter 8

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 12:44:03 +0000

Chapter 8#

Thinking of this, Zhao Rong’s eyes paused slightly.

He was too familiar with the name Lu Xingping. From the moment he returned to the Chen family, this name was frequently mentioned as his fiancé. Later, following Qiao Nanqi, he often saw Lu Xingping, whether at the company or at home.

Sometimes when Qiao Nanqi stayed at Lu Xingping’s house for too long, Zhao Rong had to act as a driver to pick him up.

Chapter 8

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 06:00:05 +0000

Chapter 8#

Yan Heqing was not surprised that Lu Muchi would find him.

He also had no intention of hiding from Lu Muchi.

His light brown pupils flowed with a dark light in the low-wattage light and shadow.

The plastic bags he was carrying collided with each other, making a slight rustling sound.

Then, Yan Heqing raised his eyes.

Across a dozen steps, he calmly met Lu Muchi’s gaze and said faintly, “Did you find my brother?”

Chapter 8

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:45:22 +0000

Chapter 8#

Yan Wei’s courtyard housed several families. On pitch-black nights, the storm would rage endlessly. Women’s underwear hung on nylon ropes, dripping wet, while red plastic basins floated in the accumulated water.

Yan Wei remembered clearly who entered the room first and who bolted the door.

Fresh sheets were spread on the iron bed frame. A large peony was embroidered on the pillowcase with dense stitches that felt raised to the touch. He sat on the bed, looking at Yu Lin, smiling foolishly and revealing a few teeth that looked like glutinous rice.

Chapter 8

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:44:59 +0000

Chapter 8#

Notorious#

“Musheng.” The village chief produced his prized tea leaves, brewed a cup, and pressed it into Chao Musheng’s hands. “Have some tea, have some tea.”

Chao Musheng had the distinct feeling this tea was going to cost him something.

“Come on, have a sip.”

“Chief, it’s a bit hot.” Steam from the tea wafted into his face. Chao Musheng pushed the damp strands of hair off his forehead — still wet from the rain. “If there’s something you need, just say it.”

Chapter 8

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:43:55 +0000

Chapter 8#

Yan Zishu never let a message go unanswered. He first replied to the easiest one: “The wound is not serious, thank you for your concern, Mr. Fu.” Then, to Fu Weishan’s lover: “Okay, I will inform Mr. Fu.”

In Yan Zishu’s phone contacts, there was a special category for the men and women Fu Weishan had slept with.

Therefore, it took him a moment to place her. This one, named Yuan Mu, was a female star who debuted from a talent show. Her family had some background, not quite a wealthy family, but with a strong desire to climb the social ladder. She had a sweet appearance, a round face, and big eyes, somewhat resembling Ji Chen.

Chapter 8

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:43:37 +0000

Chapter 8#

Qiming Manufacturing Plant#

Chen Ziqing felt a swarm of insects buzzing in his ears, making a clamor. He barely heard his own voice, which had changed its tune: “What did you say?”

“Can’t be bothered to talk nonsense with you.” Zong Huaitang was about to close the window, but Chen Ziqing quickly pressed down on the window frame. “You’re lying to me, right?”

Zong Huaitang intended to pry open the hand on the window frame and force the window shut. But when he looked up, he saw the person outside the window with wide, drooping eyes, looking as if he were teetering on the edge of collapse and deeply stricken. A teasing thought arose in his mind: “Yes, I’m lying to you. How idle am I, how perverted are my interests, to lie to a grown man like you so late at night just for fun.”

Chapter 8

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:42:43 +0000

Chapter 8#

I had a great time with Chu Ruiyuan that night, but the next morning I found something was wrong.

My lips were really swollen from kissing, which was one thing. The most important thing was that my legs were so weak from the sex that I couldn’t walk.

Fortunately, after I struggled to put on my clothes, the chief eunuch who stayed behind to serve me offered me some medicine to reduce swelling. He said that Scum Emperor Chu also found his lips slightly uncomfortable before going to court, so he asked the imperial physician to send some medicine.

Chapter 8

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:41:35 +0000

Chapter 8#

Prince Rui shivered.

He was in Shoukang Palace, visiting the Empress Dowager.

A few days ago, the Empress Dowager caught a cold and couldn’t stop coughing. After Prince Rui learned of this, he repeatedly submitted memorials to request an audience, and was only granted permission to enter the palace today.

“My son, have you also caught my illness?” The Empress Dowager covered her mouth with a handkerchief, coughed a few times, and leaned back, afraid of infecting Prince Rui.

Chapter 8

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:09:30 +0000

Chapter 8#

When he returned home, the lights of thousands of households were already lit in the staff community. The smoke from cooking in the corridor had dissipated, and the army of dishwashers occupying the public sink had also disappeared. Each neighbor’s door was tightly closed, isolating the cold and darkness outside, and enjoying the leisure time of the night.

Chen Yuanming’s mood was quite relaxed. He had worked up a sweat on the way, and his stomach was rumbling with hunger, but the money in his pocket was real and reassuring. This time, he would hand over a part of it to his family to supplement their income, and the other part would be used as capital to try to invest in other businesses…

Chapter 8

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:09:20 +0000

Chapter 8#

World 1: The Tragic Supporting Male Lead Changes the Script Online#

The Qin family was in chaos.

Zhou Linlin chased out and saw Qin Qing by the artificial lake in the residential area. He stood in the orange-red sunset, the lake water reflecting a patch of orange light, brilliant as if burning.

This extremely beautiful scenery set off Qin Qing’s loneliness even more.

Zhou Linlin walked over with light steps, imagining how Qin Qing was weeping silently. However, Qin Qing, with his back to her, had a lazy and comfortable smile on his face.

Chapter 8

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:09:12 +0000

Chapter 8#

Chapter 8: Maybe He Hates Me

Gu Xu ran all the way to Uncle Beideng’s house at the west end of the village. The dim night did not hinder him.

Uncle Beideng had a medical clinic in Liuli Town, but he would return to his ancestral home in Gujia Village every night. He had received kindness from the Gu family when he was an apprentice, so whenever Gu Xu was beaten to the point of death by Gu Dashi, he would give him a few doses of medicine.

Chapter 8

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:09:08 +0000

Chapter 8#

[OP] Just Registered A Random Account Posting Time: 2017-01-25 21:32:06

The next morning when we woke up, we had to take a plane back to China. Pei Hao talked to me as if nothing had happened yesterday, packed my luggage for me, and helped me to breakfast. It was the last buffet breakfast for the six of us at the hotel. After getting the cast, I was like a disabled person. Pei Hao seemed to think that not only was my leg lame, but my hands were also broken. After getting food for me, he even wanted to feed me bite by bite.

Chapter 8#

Chapter 8#

Ritual#

— Or I’ll send you back to the Cold Palace.

This was the sentence Fu Rong feared most.

Every time Qin Wu said this to him on the bed, he would tremble with fear and then immediately obey.

The fear of this sentence was deeply rooted in Fu Rong’s heart.

Even when he was sick, he was still afraid, afraid that Qin Wu would be unhappy.

At this moment in Fu Rong’s dream, he was immersed in the lake water. He thought he was surrounded by water, so if he cried secretly, no one would notice.

Chapter 8 - 1

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:00:38 +0000

Chapter 8 - 1#

That night, Jiang Qin went to sleep in the study.

Jin Yan coaxed the child to bed, then sat on the edge of the bed, sighing repeatedly, looking quite sentimental.

Li Meng, wearing his little floral pajamas, asked eagerly, “Will Jiang Qin really leave us?”

Jin Yan didn’t speak, and after a long while, he asked back, “Did he say he wouldn’t take you with him?”

Chapter 8 - 2

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:00:38 +0000

Chapter 8 - 2#

At that time, there was no concept of homosexuality. Jin Yan only knew that some buddies would jerk each other off. He looked at Jiang Qin and felt greedy, so he half-coaxed and half-forced Jiang Qin to accompany him to “experience it.”

Jiang Qin in his teenage years always had a blind trust in him, so he nervously took off his clothes and let him touch him all over. As a result, Jin Yan was a fool and didn’t know how to be gentle. Halfway through, his fingernail scraped hard, hurting Jiang Qin so much that he almost passed out.

Chapter 9

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:14:44 +0000

Chapter 9#

“I practice épée, but I’m just average,” Tan Xiao said, not being falsely modest but feeling a bit embarrassed. “I’ve participated in competitions, but I’ve never won any placing.”

Offerings to the Homophobic Straight Man: Crematorium 9#

Shen Youli walked softly back into the ward. The sunset outside was just right, casting a soft golden light over Qiao Qing’s quiet sleeping face.

Firelight#

Zhu Anning left.

As he went, he seemed to have made some kind of decision — the look he cast back at Yin Yuheng carried a new edge of coldness.

Yin Yuheng watched him go with a smile, leaning back against the headboard, eyes narrowing lazily.

“Shidi is adorable,” Yin Yuheng mused. “Pity about the head injury.”

Xiao Bai was baffled. “Hm?”

“Nothing,” Yin Yuheng said airily. “Teasing little Shidi is actually quite entertaining.”

Chapter 9

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 05:01:21 +0000

Chapter 09#

No Pain#

The doctor’s uneasy voice sounded from behind.

“President Li?”

This is a private hospital, serving the rich and noble. The director of the psychiatry department, who hurried over, was courteous and respectful to Li Xingyun, but immediately changed his face when turning to the patient on the bed: “He’s faking it, President Li, ignore him.”

Li Xingyun’s pupils contracted, and he looked at the balding director with a forced smile.

Chapter 9

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 09:56:15 +0000

Chapter 9#

12:00 AM.

Data refreshed across major novel websites.

Qiao Jing lay in bed, turning over in a sweet dream. By his pillow was 008, sleeping with its four paws in the air.

But many more people were sleepless tonight.

On its first day of listing, “Song of the Earth” rushed into the top ranks of the all-network new book charts!

The first place was naturally Sa’en’s new book, “Legend of the Qilin,” which Xingchen Web had spent heavily on marketing. After all, with the veteran big shot Jing Hua Shui Yue gone, Sa’en’s ascent to the top was almost without suspense.

Chapter 9

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 05:55:08 +0000

Chapter 9#

The Self-Deceiving Liar#

Watching Zheng Li being sent into the ambulance, Lin Xiaodong turned to look at Manager Hu.

Seeing the terrified looks of the group, he gave a light smile, waved his hand, and said easily, “Goodbye. If I ever get kicked out one day, remember to save a private booth in Wanxiao for me to stay overnight.”

Lin Xiaodong left at noon, and the sunlight on the street was at its peak.

Chapter 9

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 11:20:34 +0000

Chapter 9#

Like Demon, Like Buddha#

At Gushan’s main peak, Mingguang Peak, sunlight spilled through the forest. The sect’s divine sword stood atop the mountain, with the majestic Dao Hall behind it. Yan Wushu followed the Sect Leader’s flying sword into the hall, seeing that except for Tingyun Peak, all peak masters were present.

Shen Yiru sat on the highest seat of the Sect Leader, uncharacteristically maintaining a proper posture, one hand supporting his chin, the other tapping lightly on the armrest, his eyes downcast, his brows furrowed. The other peak masters sat in chairs arranged in two rows, and Yuan Qu, as an elder of Mingguang Peak, stood behind Shen Yiru.

Chapter 9

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 06:03:40 +0000

Chapter 9#

Little Toy#

The bathroom’s round mirror reflected the youth’s butterfly bones, looking as if they were about to take flight.

The person in the mirror had slightly red eyes as he wiped his body expressionlessly.

After Mo Xuzhi finished wiping his body and returned to bed, he still felt no sleepiness. Without a tablet nearby, he started typing on his phone.

He had promised to update yesterday, but he ended up sleeping until evening and didn’t have time to write afterward. Now was the perfect time to make up for it.

Chapter 9

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 07:45:41 +0000

Chapter 9#

Anger: I told you to come here!#

Hoofbeats thundered, kicking up clouds of dust.

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:45:22 +0000

Chapter 9#

In the summer of ‘99, the reservoir Yan Wei and the others often visited had been renovated beyond recognition. The latest project to reinforce the gate embedded parts was halted halfway due to funding issues. After the chemical plant upstream relocated, the water gradually became clear.

People often sat on the dam fishing, dozing off while they fished. Flowing past the sluice gate entangled with water weeds and further east for over forty kilometers, one could see the sea. Yan Wei often rode Yu Lin to the seaside, picked up a bag full of shells, and then rode back.

Chapter 9

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:44:59 +0000

Chapter 9#

The Dark of Night#

“Nothing!”

After Chu Ruiyuan carried me to the bed, he actually started to dry my hair, and he was so gentle that he didn’t dare to use force. He dried it until I was scared, and I really wanted to ask him what was wrong with him.

But fortunately, after my hair was no longer dripping, he finally spoke: “I know you are not comfortable in your heart, but I am the ruler of a country. Marrying a wife and having children is a state affair, and it cannot be neglected because of private feelings.”

Chapter 9

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:41:35 +0000

Chapter 9#

In the evening, inside the Wuying Hall.

In the silent hall, because Emperor Jingyuan was present, the palace servants were very cautious and quiet, not daring to make any noise.

Ning Hongru respectfully handed the document to Emperor Jingyuan, bowed, and said, “Your Majesty, the people who went to Xiangfan have returned.”

Emperor Jingyuan took it, but placed it by his hand, not looking at it immediately.

He was currently reviewing memorials from various places, and had already read most of them.

Chapter 9

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:09:30 +0000

Chapter 9#

Two days later, school started. No matter how bad his parents’ expressions were, they couldn’t keep him locked up forever. Chen Yuanming returned to his life of commuting between home and school. However, when he sat in his new seat with his schoolbag on his back, he didn’t feel complacent, but a deeper sense of incongruity.

More than a year of group exclusion and self-isolation had caused his image in the class to hit rock bottom. Ma Zhiqiang didn’t come to trouble him anymore, but the fearful look on this kid’s face when he faced Chen Yuanming, as if he wanted to say something but stopped, really made other students in the class have rich associations. Coupled with the head teacher’s continued targeted fault-finding and endless homework exercises in the third year of junior high, his campus life could ultimately only be described as boring.

Chapter 9

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:09:20 +0000

Chapter 9#

World 1: The Tragic Supporting Male Lead Changes the Script Online#

Time flew by, and half a year passed. Qin Qing’s cut right hand had recovered. After the plaster was removed, his fingers were indeed not very flexible, and there would be severe pain on rainy days.

“It’s raining today, does your hand hurt?” Qin Huaichuan asked in a low voice while flipping through the documents in his hand.

Chapter 9

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:09:12 +0000

Chapter 9#

While Gu Yue was unconscious, Uncle Beideng had already stitched up the gash on his forehead. And because the open wound had flushed out the bruised blood, the large bump on his forehead had subsided a lot, and his eyes were not so swollen.

Was there some kind of transmigrator’s death and resurrection mechanism protecting him? Gu Yue only felt a faint, numb pain on his forehead, much lighter than the pain in his arm.

Chapter 9

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:09:08 +0000

Chapter 9#

[OP] Just Registered A Random Account Posting Time: 2017-01-25 23:03:21

By the way, someone asked me last time how I would spend the Spring Festival this year.

Don’t worry about me being alone. This year my dad is bringing his boyfriend, no, his husband back to spend the New Year with me.

I’m going to pick them up tomorrow and take them around to play. I might update less in the next few days.

Chapter 9

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:09:06 +0000

Chapter 9#

Yanfeng Male Brothel.

Today, Han Lang was in high spirits and brought all the disciples of Prince Funing’s mansion to a collective whoring trip. Including himself and Hua Rong, there were a total of seventeen people, squeezing around a large table.

Chapter 9#

Chapter 9 Birthday Party

The difference between the Shen family and the Gu family is like the difference between businessmen and politicians.

It was already many days later when Gu Chenzhou approached the Shen family mansion, which occupied more than ten acres and had all the garden houses.

As a large family, because Old Master Shen was still around, the four brothers of the Shen family, that is, Gu Chenzhou’s four uncles, did not move out of the old house. They just chose one floor each as their residence in the five-story old house with dozens of rooms. The remaining top floor was Old Master Shen’s study and bedroom, and people were not easily allowed to go up.

Chapter 9

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Chapter 9#

Shandong Gang VS Beijing Gang#

Once blood was drawn, the fight couldn’t continue. Several guards panicked and picked up the Huo family’s son, running towards the health station.

Chu Xun had a few drops of warm blood on his hand, the blood of the second son of the Huo family.

The bloodstains quickly coagulated in his palm, looking like a few red beans held in his hand… His heart moved, and he followed them to the infirmary.

Chapter 9

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Chapter 9#

Return Journey#

Qin Wu pressed on Fu Rong’s head, forcing him to look up at him, anger surging in his eyes.

“What did you say just now? Say it again.”

Seeing that the situation was not right, the soldiers in the tent quickly withdrew to do their own duties.

The curtain was lowered, leaving only Qin Wu and Fu Rong in the tent.

Fu Rong looked at Qin Wu seriously: “Replying to Your Majesty, I said… I am indeed stupid as hell.”

Chapter 9 - 1

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:00:38 +0000

Chapter 9 - 1#

When Jin Yan woke up, it was already bright daylight.

His long-alert nerves made him sense someone beside him even when his consciousness was still hazy. He opened his eyes abruptly and sat up, immediately seeing Jiang Qin sitting by the bed, with a look of surprise on his face that he didn’t have time to hide.

“Did I scare you?” Jin Yan rubbed his face: “Sorry, I thought it was someone else…”

Chapter 9 - 2

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:00:38 +0000

Chapter 9 - 2#

Jin Yan delivered the welcome speech on stage, while Duan Hanzhi simply pulled out a chair and sat in his seat. The hostess didn’t recognize the great Director Duan and asked timidly, “Could you please sit according to your name? This seat is…”

Duan Hanzhi suddenly raised his head, his beautiful and sharp eyes staring at her unblinkingly.

Hostess: “…”

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 10:59:49 +0000

Chapter 10#

Since the punishment of kneeling on the back mountain, Xue Jingci had stopped attending Zhou Zimo’s array classes.

Over the past three years, only on a few occasions when other elders were in seclusion and swapped classes with Zhou Zimo did he have to grit his teeth and attend a few sessions.

Xue Jingci took the System to the mission gathering place and saw several disciples standing by Zhou Zimo from a distance.

Chapter 10

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:21:11 +0000

Chapter 10#

Offerings to the Homophobic Straight Man: Crematorium 10#

“Cough! Cough, cough, cough—!”

This time, Qiao Qing was truly choked, his pale face instantly turning bright red.

He held his chest with one hand, his eyes welling with physiological tears from the coughing fit.

Shen Youli’s expression changed slightly, and he immediately stepped forward.

He firmly supported Qiao Qing’s shoulder, which was trembling from the cough, and carefully brought the water cup to his lips with his other hand.

Chapter 10

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 12:12:09 +0000

Chapter 10#

An Wuxue stood silently in place for a long time.

He held the bag of spirit stones without moving.

The snow of the Frost Sea fell rustlingly, piling up bit by bit in his hands, nearly burying the spirit pouch containing the stones.

In his spare moments over the past few days, he had been emptying the spiritual energy in his body to reshape the foundation of Su Xue’s body. His spiritual power was even weaker than before, and after just a short while, he felt the cold.

Chapter 10

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 08:54:51 +0000

Chapter 10#

The chief warden looked into the cell from which a person had inexplicably vanished, then at the captain who asked to be locked in as well. He smiled darkly.

“I was still thinking that we should gather them all together and interrogate them by torture.” His fingers fiddled with the brass lock. It clanged against the bars. He said, “They must have dug a tunnel somewhere we don’t know; how else could a person disappear from the room for no good reason?”

Chapter 10

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 08:46:25 +0000

Chapter 10#

Fate#

The firelight blazed bright, illuminating the night sky — and the stunned expression on Lu Yan’s face.

Xiao Bai was beside himself. “Heng-ge——!”

Yin Yuheng didn’t seem to hear. He stood unmoved in the gusting night wind, white-robed and bow in hand.

Where the arrow had struck, a column of fire erupted skyward, accompanied by a piercing, agonized shriek.

“You’re dead!”

A figure burst out of the flames. A storm of silver needles came screaming from every direction. It was the demon who had been hunting Lu Yan from the shadows.

Chapter 10

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 08:43:12 +0000

Chapter 10#

Hide Away#

For a few seconds, the warm-toned light seemed to freeze.

Li Xingyun knelt on the carpet, unable to move. After a while, he smiled with effort and looked down at the puppy whose ears were being stroked by Ji Landong.

Ji Landong was very kind to it, as kind as in Li Xingyun’s memory.

Only Ji Landong no longer raised it.

Ji Landong no longer raised anything. Li Xingyun didn’t dare to ask the reason, but only tried to beg him softly: “Ge, eat some food.”

Chapter 10

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 09:56:15 +0000

Chapter 10#

The achievement obtained by Gao Xinglu’s team was not made public by the state.

In fact, after hearing the sequence of events of this research from Academician Gao, the leaders of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) repeatedly asked in disbelief: “Is what you’re saying true? A novel?”

“Yes,” Gao Xinglu lamented. “I’ve already written it in the internal reference for the central government. I’m not a senile old fool; go see for yourself, the book is called ‘Song of the Earth’.”

Chapter 10

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 09:54:01 +0000

Chapter 10#

The Self-Deceiving Liar#

When Lin Xiaodong went downstairs, he was surprised to find that there was actually someone in the living room.

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 07:45:41 +0000

Chapter 10#

Rebellion: Throwing things at the Emperor!#

Bang—

Yanzhi was thrown onto the couch, falling into the piled-up blankets.

He struggled, waving his hands about, scrambling out of the bedding.

But as he turned, he bumped straight into the Emperor’s embrace.

—The Emperor was blocking him from behind.

Xiao Cuan stood before the couch, back to the candlelight.

He stood in the shadows, his expression hidden, yet his eyes shone in the darkness like a wolf’s, with an eerie light.

Chapter 10

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 12:44:03 +0000

Chapter 10#

Zhao Rong was amused by Liu Shun’s reaction.

He and Qiao Nanqi had kept their relationship hidden really well.

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:08:38 +0000

Chapter 10#

Boys who grew up in military compounds were all fierce, straight-tempered, born and raised in the barracks, strong-willed, conceited, and even a bit chauvinistic, thinking they were number one in the world.

For compound kids, going out to arrange fights, duels, and gang fights was the most common thing. Children were beaten into shape and grew up wild like this, and parents didn’t manage them much. Parents back then were different from later ones. Nowadays, if a child suffers a tiny bit of loss, the two sets of parents can’t wait to roll up their sleeves and fight first; but parents at that time raised boys roughly, letting them run free. If kids from two families had a conflict, they solved it themselves. Parents didn’t get involved. At most, when you came home covered in dirt after a fight, your father would pick up a broom handle and give you another beating.

Chapter 10

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Chapter 10#

Being an Official (Revised)#

His Majesty suppressed the rebels and returned to the capital with the civil and military officials.

The messenger spurred his horse and returned to the capital early to report the news.

The Imperial Guard opened the palace gates, carrying long halberds, clearing the idlers on the official road at the city gate, standing solemnly, waiting for His Majesty to return to the palace.

Such a big battle naturally attracted many people to watch.

Chapter 9 - 10

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Chapter 9 - 10#

Chapter 9: Got Money

Ye Fan sat paralyzed in the back seat of the car, sprawled out in all directions.

Jiang Hailin was driving, and through the rearview mirror, he happened to see Ye Fan’s unusually ecstatic sitting posture.

“Young Master Ye, you look like you’re very tired?”

“I used too much force just now, so I’m a little overdrawn!” Ye Fan said lazily.

Jiang Hailin: “…” Why does this sound so ambiguous?

Chapter 10 - 1

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:45:22 +0000

Chapter 10 - 1#

I remember that year was exceptionally cold. As soon as autumn arrived, some people put on sweaters and woolen pants early.

Yan Wei was usually quite energetic, but after the twelfth lunar month, his hair started to look messy from sleep, sticking up in some places and flattened in others. It wasn’t that he didn’t like being clean, but as soon as the weather got cold, he would stay in bed and feel lazy all over. Laziness and image are natural enemies.

Chapter 10 - 1

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:00:38 +0000

Chapter 10 - 1#

When Jin Yan found Jiang Qin, he was leaning against the window sill in the smoking area, smoking a cigarette, with a boundless sea of brilliant lights behind him.

Jin Yan glanced at the Marlboro in his hand, silently took out a pack of Yunyan from his pocket, lit one in his mouth, and handed it over.

“You actually carry this.” Jiang Qin exchanged cigarettes with him, slowly exhaled a puff of white smoke, raised his chin towards the hall, and asked, “—How much did it cost to sign her?”

Chapter 10 - 2

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:45:22 +0000

Chapter 10 - 2#

In the recording, Yan Xi did not answer. The hissing static continued for over a minute, followed by the sounds of going downstairs and closing the door; Cui Dong had left the villa.

After this, faint footsteps sounded in the house. The sound moved out of the study, and the muffled thud of the piano lid being lifted was indistinct, but the piano sound was crystal clear.

Chapter 10 - 2

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:00:38 +0000

Dried leaves were crushed underfoot, making a rustling sound that mingled with the wind blowing through the trees.

Xue Jingci sized up the youth. Those eyes were very familiar, but now the person before him was as tall as he was.

He was dazed for a moment, as if he could once again smell the fragrance of wheat from Donglai Village.

“A-Pei?”

Pei Huang froze for a second, and the corners of his lips couldn’t help but curve up. “So you still remember me.”

Chapter 11

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:21:11 +0000

Chapter 11#

Offerings to the Homophobic Straight Man: Crematorium 11#

A tasteless dinner ended in silence.

Shen Youli efficiently tidied up the utensils, and the ward became quiet once again.

However, another practical problem immediately presented itself to Qiao Qing.

How was he going to bathe?

Lying on the hospital bed, he felt uncomfortable all over.

Although the nurse had helped him with basic cleaning after the accident, it felt completely different now that he was fully conscious.

Chapter 11

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 12:12:09 +0000

Chapter 11#

Exterminated.

Outsider#

Li Heng asked: “Do you recognize me?”

Ji Landong handed over his wrist.

The abnormally pale skin covered clear wrist bones, and the scars in the wrist were criss-crossed and hideous.

Li Xingyun struggled even harder, making a lot of noise. Li Heng looked back: “You think I’m going to arrest him?”

This scene really did look like that.

Who told Ji Landong to be so cooperative.

Chapter 11

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 09:56:15 +0000

Chapter 11#

Qiao Jing, who was asleep, was woken up by 008 and informed about the matter.

“Isn’t this Sa Yi’s usual operation?” Qiao Jing’s tone was deep, showing a lack of energy as if he hadn’t fully woken up. “Normal. If he didn’t do this, I’d find it strange.”

“But we can’t just sit and wait for death!” 008 said anxiously.

“What time is it,” Qiao Jing lay on the pillow, glanced at the time displayed on his phone screen, and his upper and lower eyelids were about to stick together again. “No rush. Let’s think of a way when I wake up in the morning, huff…”

Chapter 11

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 09:54:01 +0000

Chapter 11#

The Self-Deceiving Liar#

“Why do you always wear that school uniform at home?”

One night, after a round of shameless physical activity, Gu Xi held the young man, whose forehead was soaked with sweat, and asked as he nibbled on his ear: “Do you like the feeling of being a student that much?”

“Actually… not really.” Lin Xiaodong struggled to steady his breathing.

With a slightly flushed face, he reached out, cupped the man’s cheeks, and asked in an intentionally low voice: “Then do you like it?”

Chapter 11

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 11:20:34 +0000

Chapter 11#

Searching for Stones on the Lakeshore#

He ordered a bottle of wine, occupied a table alone, poured a glass, and downed it.

“Cough cough…” He choked until tears came out.

“Drinking alone, in a bad mood?” Suddenly, someone put an arm around his shoulder and sat down next to him.

Chapter 11

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:45:22 +0000

Chapter 11#

Extra: Gentle Waiting

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:43:37 +0000

Chapter 11#

Qiming Manufacturing Factory#

A worker in the third workshop fell ill, seemingly from fright.

During his lunch break, Chen Ziqing hurriedly ran to the hospital to inquire, only to find out it wasn’t related to the power outage, but something about a thermos bottle. Uninterested, he offered a few words of concern and left the ward.

Ma Qiangqiang, who came to the hospital with him, didn’t leave immediately. He leaned close to the saline bottle hanging upside down from the IV stand, checking how much was left inside: “Comrade Qian, if you don’t do anything wrong, you won’t be afraid of ghosts knocking on your door at midnight. It’s fine…”

Chapter 11

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:42:43 +0000

Chapter 11#

The power of habit is truly terrifying.

Especially when he is also good-looking.

Chapter 11#

Hua Jinian shook his head gently, his long eyebrows slightly furrowed, his eyes like condensed waves. All who saw him were captivated—whenever he was in front of people, he would return to this appearance of a worldly noble young master. He sighed and changed the subject: “Tell me, what should be done in the future? He is too lazy to see me, and I dare not see him. Maybe this is the only way to live in peace, otherwise, everything will be chaotic.”

Chapter 11

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:01:21 +0000

Chapter 11#

Xie Wenci#

Ye Sheng looked down at the torn ticket on the steps, feeling a bit unreal.

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Chapter 11#

Gang Fight#

Chu Xun followed Shen Bowen to that place, and sure enough, he saw those few Little Shandongs surrounded in the middle by their group of dozens of children.

The leader of the Little Shandongs was Huo Chuanwu.

The injury on Huo Chuanwu’s eyebrow had almost completely healed. The scab had fallen off, leaving a small white mark above the brow bone, making his young face look even cooler, with hard lines.

Chapter 11

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Chapter 11#

Rewards#

Hall of Supreme Harmony.

In the front hall, all officials had an audience with the Emperor, but in the rear hall, only Fu Rong was there.

Fu Rong sat on the floor behind the palace door, pushed the door open a small crack, and quietly looked out.

In the front hall, the officials bowed and shouted in unison: “Long live Your Majesty, may your reign last forever!”

Chapter 11 - 1

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 07:45:41 +0000

Chapter 11 - 1#

Leisure: You even gave birth to a “son” for me…#

Yanzhi could hear His Majesty’s voice and feel His Majesty’s breath.

He knew His Majesty had returned.

So he struggled to wake up, wanting to say the words he had prepared all night to His Majesty.

But as soon as he spoke one sentence, His Majesty covered his mouth.

“Wuu wuu…”

Yanzhi shook his head and waved his hands, trying to struggle, but His Majesty held him even tighter.

Chapter 11 - 2

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 07:45:41 +0000

Chapter 11 - 2#

Leisure: You even gave birth to a “son” for me…#

“Usually when we practice archery and riding, I wouldn’t say we hit every time, but it’s at least ‘fifty out of a hundred.’ Yet with you, Brother, it’s ‘zero out of a hundred.’”

“Go away, go away, go away!” Bian Mingyu said loudly. “The four of you, one sentence each, it’s giving me a headache!”

The brothers’ banter was very interesting. Yanzhi cupped his face, looking at them with a smile in his eyes.

Chapter 12

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:31:51 +0000

Chapter 12#

If You See SnowCh12 - Reduced to a Discarded Husband#

It was barely dawn outside when Su Ruhui returned home. He raised his palm, and a tiny iron-clad spider climbed onto his fingertip.

“Back?” Su Ruhui’s lips curved into a smile, “What did those monsters say? Tell me about it.”

He had deliberately left his bundle in the corridor so the wind-stealing spider could eavesdrop on their conversation. True to its mission, the spider wriggled its mouthparts and repeated the exchange between “Jiang Xueya” and “Jiang Huaicang” word for word.

Chapter 12

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:14:44 +0000

Chapter 12#

Chapter 12#

Chapter 12#

Who Brews the Tea (Part 1)#

The moon of the autumn night was cold and white, and the person standing beneath it was indifferent. Those eyes, pitch-black like ink, reflected a sliver of cold moonlight, as clear as the water in a freezing lake. They seemed to hold many emotions, yet appeared rippleless.

Such a gaze did not linger on Yan Wushu for long. In the blink of an eye, it swept past his sword and looked toward Tan Wenzhou.

Chapter 12

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 06:03:40 +0000

Chapter 12#

He’s Not Right#

Ji Baiwen fought Gulu Gulu Bubbling online for several rounds. When he rested for a moment, the cold wind cleared his mind, and he finally realized he had wasted too much time with this person.

Closing the Weibo page, the screen brightened and dimmed. Ji Baiwen tapped the keyboard and entered another interface.

This was a shared information exchange website for Peking University and the National Institute of Science. Various findings and correction information would be uploaded for perusal in a timely manner.

Chapter 12

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 08:50:34 +0000

Chapter 12#

Young Wolf: Idiot, afraid of dogs, afraid of wolves…#

Xiao Cuan did go hunting.

He woke up before dawn, while Yanzhi was still asleep.

Leaning on the couch, he held Yanzhi and absentmindedly pinched his face and hands.

Yanzhi was fast asleep, eyes closed, nestled defencelessly in his arms, obedient and gentle.

Xiao Cuan pinched him like a doll for a while before making a plan.

Leaving Yanzhi on the couch, he got up, left the tent, called out the names of several generals, and sent his personal guards to fetch them.

Chapter 12

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 12:44:03 +0000

Chapter 12#

Zhao Rong was stuck for a good while.

Fortunately, in his two lifetimes, what he was best at was carving out a path through the twists and turns of people’s hearts, making the conversation comfortable for both himself and the other party.

He quickly recovered from the awkward feeling and said: “It’s just that I haven’t contacted Senior for too long, Senior don’t expose me.”

Lu Xingping laughed a few times on the other end.

Chapter 12

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 06:00:05 +0000

Chapter 12#

Lu Muchi stopped moving, his whole body stiff.

Yan Heqing’s few light words had an effect comparable to an atomic bomb, blasting his mind into nothingness.

Yan Heqing found him!

He found Lin Fengzhi!

How did he find Lin Fengzhi?

Lu Muchi was dumbfounded, his lips moved several times, but he couldn’t utter a single syllable.

Lu Muchi’s reaction was similar to what Yan Heqing had guessed. In the original text, Lu Muchi imprisoned him for a year just to prevent him from recognizing Lin Fengzhi.

Chapter 12

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:44:59 +0000

Chapter 12#

Chapter 12#

The notice of Pan Shangxi’s execution had been hanging high for three days.

For three days, Han Lang had received not a single word from Han Yan.

So, early on the fourth day, Han Lang decided to stop waiting passively. He sent Liu Yun to investigate personally, determined to get Han Yan’s final answer.

In the orchid valley within the fir forest, the fragrance was cold.

A down-and-out scholar in cloth robes leaned against a rock, sitting on the ground drinking wine, with the sky as his curtain and the earth as his mat, joyous and unrestrained, completely self-absorbed.

Chapter 12

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:08:38 +0000

Chapter 12#

The green-robed boy looked at him solemnly for a while, then suddenly laughed out loud, like spring returning to the earth: “I have also been concerned about you, Young Master. I wonder if that beautiful night was ecstatic. But… seeing your face full of satisfaction, I know that since that night, favors have been constant, and marital happiness has been enjoyed…”

Hua Jinian didn’t seem too angry. At this moment, between these two young men of similar age who had just reached adulthood, any conversation with smiles and laughter, no matter how elegant and warm the content, hid sharp blades and surging undercurrents. Under the smiling faces, blades were hidden. Whoever got angry first, the other side would definitely draw their sword.

Chapter 12

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:01:21 +0000

Chapter 12#

Lover’s Lake#

Xie Wenci’s face stiffened. He held the cup, stopping halfway, neither advancing nor retreating.

Ye Sheng suppressed the irritability in his heart, his tone cold and concise: “Huang Yiyue asked me to find you. Let’s go, to the Xie family.”

Xie Wenci’s face turned white, then green, then red. Finally, furious, he questioned with a dark face: “You are Ye Sheng?”

“Mn, I am.”

Even a fool could see Xie Wenci’s uncooperativeness.

Chapter 12

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:00:38 +0000

Chapter 12#

Jin Yan knew the terrain near Jiang Qin’s accounting firm like the back of his hand. He even knew which trees were planted on that road, let alone a mutton restaurant.

When Fang Yuan helped Jiang Qin out, they just reached the curb and were about to raise their hands to call a taxi when they saw a black Mercedes-Benz slowly stop in front of them. Jin Yan poked his head out of the car window and smiled: “Cousin went out drinking with Jiang Qin, why didn’t you call me?”

Chapter 12

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 04:54:37 +0000

Chapter 12#

Chapter 12 Analysis

“Uncle Wei, I’ll take you there.” Gu Chenzhou said.

But Wei Chengbo waved his hand gently: “No need, you’ve been tired all night, rest well.”

Gu Chenzhou paused, understanding the other party’s meaning in his heart: “It’s in Ward 5103. Let Dr. Fang lead the way for you, Uncle Wei.”

The intern responsible for Gu Chenzhou was stunned, thinking that with such a big door plate hanging there for 5103, just walking straight would do, why need someone to lead the way? But looking at the big leader in front of him who seemed to acquiesce, he also smartly leaned forward and said: “Leader, I’ll lead the way for you.”

Chapter 12

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Chapter 12#

Commander Chu and General Huo#

After the headquarters was moved to a bunker in a corner of the playground, Chu Xun was about to call for the fight to start when Chuanwu held his shoulder from behind and squeezed it.

This person took out a peach pit, which had been hollowed out with a small knife to make a whistle. Huo Chuanwu used the slingshot he usually played with, pulled it into a posture of drawing a bow and nocking an arrow, narrowed his eyes, pursed his lips tightly, and snap—

Chapter 12

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Chapter 12#

Turning Against#

Before fainting, Fu Rong deliberately reached out and knocked over the thin gauze cicada clothes and jeweled chains held by the palace servants.

He had told Qin Wu long ago that he didn’t like these things at all.

But Qin Wu didn’t take his words to heart at all, and still gave these things as a “reward” to him.

When Fu Rong saw these things, he could no longer hold back the sorrow in his heart.

Chapter 12 - 1

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:45:22 +0000

Chapter 12 - 1#

Extra: Although I Am Just a Cat#

A hand hovered over my head. I lifted my head and glanced at him sideways. That hand was white, thin, and slender, holding a fish bone between the fingers, shaking it twice at me: “Do you want to eat it?”

“Hungry, aren’t you, little sweetheart?” He squatted there, with a head of slightly yellow messy hair, smiling with curved eyes: “Beg me, beg me and I’ll give it to you.”

Chapter 12 - 2

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:45:22 +0000

Chapter 12 - 2#

I wanted to stop the story here, with the feeder who never grows up and his silly lover, but I am just a cat, who would listen to my decree? That year, as soon as the college entrance exam results came out, the teacher’s office was crowded with people checking their scores. His lover’s score was lower than expected, while the feeder performed exceptionally well, his scores in every subject were just short of being annotated with “bumper harvest and celebration”. Not long after, these two people with similar scores actually received admission notices stamped with the red seal of the same school.

Chapter 11 - 12

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Chapter 11 - 12#

Chapter 11: Ye Family’s Reaction

Ye Family.

Ye Yinglan covered her red and swollen face, her eyes rimmed with red.

“Did Ye Fan hit you?” Ye Dinghong asked.

Ye Yinglan nodded and gave a pitiful “Mn”.

Wang Xiaofei looked at Ye Yinglan’s appearance, her heart clenched into a ball.

“Father, this brat is getting more and more excessive. Before, he caused such a big commotion playing with women, and now he even hits his own biological sister!” Ye Hongwen said full of anger.

Chapter 13

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:31:51 +0000

Chapter 13#

If You See SnowCh13 - Already Consummated as Husband and Wife#

Countless black muzzles of flintlock muskets aimed at Su Ruhui from all four cardinal directions. His steps froze, and he stood rooted to the spot.

【Friendly Reminder: The host is currently surrounded by thirty flintlock muskets. Would the host like the system to provide a solution?】

Su Ruhui anxiously thought: Yes!

【According to my calculations, the survival rate for the host engaging in fierce resistance is 3.654%. The survival rate for kneeling and begging for mercy is 80.357%. The survival rate for selling sex appeal is 100%.】

Chapter 13

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:14:44 +0000

Chapter 13#

Zhang Xingchuan had kept it in mind ever since hearing Tan Xiao say he wanted to “gap” over the phone, worried if Tan Xiao had encountered some problem.

“Why the sudden holiday for yourself?” he asked.

“It’s nothing,” Tan Xiao explained. “The results of the blind review for my thesis won’t be out for another month. Preparing more for the defense now might be a waste of effort, so I might as well take a break.”

Chapter 13

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:20:34 +0000

Chapter 13#

Chapter 13

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 09:42:27 +0000

Chapter 13#

Candlelight#

“It’s my birthday in the fifth month!” Zhu Anning laughed, bright and vivid. “Shixiong, you’d better have my gift ready in advance.”

“Your… birthday?” Yin Yuheng echoed, blankly.

Zhu Anning blinked. “That’s right. Shixiong mustn’t forget.”

The Guoshi Manor was perennially cold, its snow never quite melting away. Yin Yuheng felt, tonight, that it was colder than usual.

He managed a smile. “…All right.”

Zhu Anning, satisfied, turned back to his sword practice. He attempted the movement again and frowned in frustration, glancing back at Li Guanghan. “Shifu, I can’t seem to get this strike right. Something’s still off.”

Chapter 13

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 08:43:12 +0000

Chapter 13#

If Innocent#

Li Heng said: “Ji Landong.”

He tried to gather his arms and hold this body.

This movement was quite natural. He squatted in front of the wheelchair, and the two were very close, it wouldn’t be much trouble, as long as he reached out.

Li Heng grabbed his hand and gave it a squeeze: “Ji Landong.”

Ji Landong had no reaction, didn’t move at all. His thin shoulders were as hard as a knife, and his breathing and heartbeat were weak. His face and hands under the sun were extremely cold. Li Heng picked the person up and took him back to the inpatient department for the doctor to check.

Chapter 13

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 12:01:37 +0000

Chapter 13#

“Regarding the South China Sea, recently…”

“Too much! Do they still think we’re like we were a dozen years ago?”

“Hah, their thinking probably still stays in the feudal dynasties.”

“Keeping a low profile is a national policy, but when necessary, we must let certain countries see that we are not to be trifled with.”

“So, should that research be made public?”

“…Make it public.”

At exactly seven o’clock that evening, accompanied by the familiar melody, the hosts in formal attire and with smiles on their faces announced the good news to thousands of households in front of their screens:

Chapter 13

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 09:54:01 +0000

Chapter 13#

The Self-Deceiving Liar#

What Lin Xiaodong said that day had been on Gu Xi’s mind.

To name the person in this world who understood the youth best, it would undoubtedly be Lin Xiamian, who had lived with him since childhood.

So Gu Xi decided to have a talk with him.

Before leaving this morning, he specifically asked: “Xiaodong, what dishes does your brother prefer to eat?”

The chopsticks Lin Xiaodong was using to pick up a soup dumpling paused for a moment, but he quickly covered it up with a lighthearted voice: “His taste is quite light; he generally doesn’t eat anything too spicy. Why do you ask?”

Chapter 13

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 11:20:34 +0000

Chapter 13#

Who Brews the Tea (Part 2)#

Xiao Man walked into this Dao Hall that he had visited countless times.

Every place looked no different from his memory: the rockeries and strange stones were shrouded in the night, wisteria hung low like a waterfall on the west side of the courtyard, and the bamboo rocking chair lay on the porch, unoccupied, swaying by itself in the wind, looking somewhat lonely.

Chapter 13

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 06:03:40 +0000

Chapter 13#

Photo#

Twelve o’clock sharp.

The sound of the clock tower in the amusement park reached Luo Wenyun’s eardrums.

Yuan Mu? Trending?

Yan Zishu hadn’t heard yet.

But once he hung up, he found that the person he’d assigned to keep watch had also just forwarded him the relevant material — arriving at almost the same moment.

Fu Jinchi’s intelligence network was, it had to be said, impressively fast.

A minor celebrity like Yuan Mu, the kind propped up entirely by money and manufactured traffic, was in practice barely visible. Nine out of ten of her trending appearances were paid for: showcasing her figure at the gym, looking gorgeous while running errands barefaced — pure, meaningless hype. On the rare occasion something trended on its own, it was usually an unflattering exposé.

Chapter 13

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:43:37 +0000

Chapter 13#

Qiming Manufacturing Factory#

Chen Ziqing rubbed against the wall and ran to the window to look out at the corridor. The place where Zhong Ming spoke to him was not far away.

Seriously, I’m speechless.

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:09:20 +0000

Chapter 13#

World 1: The Tragic Supporting Male Lead Changes the Script Online#

Qin Qing thought he was hallucinating.

He composed himself, then took out an exceptionally slender cigarette from the pack and held it gently with his pale thin lips.

“What did you say the next plot point is?” He asked silently in his heart.

The filter was moistened by the tip of his pink tongue, bringing a trace of bitterness unique to tobacco.

Chapter 13

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:09:08 +0000

Chapter 13#

[OP] Just Registered A Random Account Posting Time: 2017-02-12 21:09:02

I sat on the bed, opened the iPad, and was almost blinded by the wallpaper on the screen.

It was a photo of me kissing Pei Hao on the cheek right after taking a big bite of ice cream, my mouth not even wiped clean. Both of us were smiling very happily. That time we went to the amusement park, and when we came back, I changed that photo to the iPad wallpaper.

Chapter 13

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:09:06 +0000

Chapter 13#

The bitter melon, lily bulb, and coptis soup was indeed effective in reducing internal heat. Hua Rong drank it with a beaming face, while also serving a bowl for Hua Gui, gesturing: “Strange, strange, this soup isn’t bitter, it’s sweet.”

Hua Gui was surprised, his eyes widened. He buried his head and took a fierce gulp, then immediately slammed the table: “If I ever fall for your tricks again, I’m your grandson!”

Chapter 13

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:08:38 +0000

Chapter 13#

Hua Jinian’s face was a little confused and slightly red. After hearing these words, he still couldn’t bear to take his eyes off Hua Qianjue. All his intelligence had vanished without a trace. Because of this, he curled up his body, held Hua Qianjue’s neck, and tilted his head for a long time before understanding the boy’s meaning. Once he understood, his hands began to tremble. He felt that in that person’s eyes, he had become like the filthy rags and withered leaves on the ground. In the deepest part of his heart… the secret he was most afraid of people knowing was known by his most hated enemy. All dignity and pride ceased to exist. He was like a fledgling beaten back to its original form, burying his head deeply in Hua Qianjue’s chest. His heart was in chaos, and he choked out: “Father, Father, kill him—”

Chapter 13

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:01:21 +0000

Chapter 13#

Haunted House#

Huaicheng, Unnatural Bureau.

After Cheng Ze organized the teratoma matter into a file and sent it to the General Bureau, she sat in the office, waiting anxiously for a reply from her superiors.

In all fairness, this incident was not handled perfectly.

They didn’t get any useful information from Li Jianyang, and the captured A-level heresy was still in a defective state. But to her surprise, the usually strict General Bureau didn’t say much, directly archiving the teratoma and considering the task completed.

Chapter 13

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 04:54:37 +0000

Chapter 13#

Chapter 13 Hunter and Prey

Perhaps because he was back home, or perhaps because of the car accident just now, Gu Chenzhou didn’t sleep very well that night, and had dreams all night long, which hadn’t happened for a long time.

The bizarre dream was like a big stage, where familiar or unfamiliar characters appeared one after another. They cried or laughed on the stage, changing faces from time to time. He also stood among them, knowing clearly that it was an illusory and absurd imagination, but he laughed and cried with them until the people on the stage left one after another, leaving him alone standing in a patch of light.

Chapter 13

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Chapter 13#

The Years of Being Idiots Together#

Neither the Chu nor the Huo family expected that sending their children to apologize to the Hou family that day would have little positive effect. Instead, it made the two bratty kids wade deeper and go further down a certain path. Ever since that time, Chu Xun had developed a sense of brotherhood with the Huo family’s second son, feeling that Huo Chuanwu was a little man, someone Commander Chu looked upon favorably, someone the Commander liked!

Chapter 13

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Chapter 13#

Booklets#

The hall was dim.

Fu Rong stood barefoot on the cold floor.

Lin Yixiu stood in front of him, afraid to look up at him.

He was the one who told Fu Rong he could be an official.

Now he was also the one telling Fu Rong that being an official wasn’t that good.

He compromised for the sake of his family and official position.

Yesterday, when leaving the palace, Lin Yixiu was held up by several colleagues and lectured.

Chapter 13 - 1

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 08:50:34 +0000

Chapter 13 - 1#

Sugar Cake: Who gave you sugar cake!#

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:21:11 +0000

Chapter 14#

Offering the Crematorium to a Homophobic Straight Man 14#

On the first night in his new home, Qiao Qing didn’t sleep very soundly.

A strange environment, no matter how comfortable, always takes time to adjust to.

In the early morning, he was awakened by the crisp chirping of birds outside the window. As he was staring blankly at the ceiling, his phone rang.

The three words “Lin Jinbai” were jumping on the screen.

Chapter 14

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 12:12:09 +0000

Chapter 14#

These words carried a hint of reminiscence.

An Wuxue was stunned for a moment.

Reminiscence?

Reminiscence of what?

Xie Zhefeng reminiscing about someone he had personally killed?

He would rather Xie Zhefeng forget him completely than inexplicably use his sword’s name as an alias and remember those useless past events.

Just like last night, why did Xie Zhefeng punish those cultivators?

And the matter of his name being removed from the disciple roster that the Luoyue disciple told him about.

Chapter 14

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 08:54:51 +0000

Chapter 14#

Those pale, ice-green eyes reflected the glow of the glass lamp. Three seconds later, his eyelashes lowered marginally.

“The time warp in the cell started on January 15,” Anfield said.

Yu Feichen, “You know this?”

“Two prisoners disappeared from here on the morning of January 15.” Anfield spoke indifferently.

“I received some testimonies during the day,” Anfield said. “One of the two prisoners who escaped was an architect. He had once tried to dig a tunnel to break out and had continually received many unreasonable punishments for this infraction. At 1 a.m. on the 14th, he was even brought out of the barracks by a drunk guard to write a work report for him.”

Chapter 14

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 12:25:42 +0000

Chapter 14#

Being used as a spear is one thing; what if they really get killed?

Chapter 14

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 09:54:01 +0000

Chapter 14#

The Self-Deceiving Liar#

The atmosphere during the meal was so eerie that it was practically indigestible.

After it ended, Brother Long secretly found Lin Xiaodong and asked with a frown: “Xiaodong, what’s the deal with you, your brother, and this guy surnamed Gu? You aren’t being coerced by him, are you?”

“No,” the youth shook his head but let out a soft sigh. “Brother Long, don’t think too much. I’m with Gu Xi voluntarily.”

Chapter 14

The day Zhao Rong’s fever completely subsided, the sun happened to be shining brightly.

Chapter 14#

When Guan Mingyue led the Dali Temple in the open, and Chu Ruiyuan’s spies investigated the poisoning case in the dark, I returned to the Prime Minister’s residence, whiter and fatter.

World 1: The Tragic Supporting Male Lead Changes the Script Online#

Qin Qing clicked the switch of the black gold lighter intermittently, and the hideous leopard head spewed out a pale blue flame from time to time.

“Yes, my target is Cang Ming.” He silently repeated 996’s words in his heart.

996 scratched Qin Qing’s heel with its paw: “Then why are you hitting on Xu Yizhi?”

After asking, 996 suddenly realized: “Meow, I understand! Cang Ming is hard to approach, so you want to use Xu Yizhi as a springboard, right? This person looks very flirtatious, easy to hook at first glance!”

Chapter 14

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:09:08 +0000

Chapter 14#

[OP] Just Registered A Random Account Posting Time: 2017-02-15 13:34:27

I really feel my IQ is a black hole. I exposed Pei Hao as a game streamer myself, and was recognized by a colleague…

If I were in a palace drama, optimistically I could survive for 10 minutes…

Can I still continue to update? (€€€€€€€€€€)

[1st Floor] Monk Dharma Name Hua Jia: Don’t be nervous. Although you revealed some information, we don’t know your colleague, nor do we know which game streamer Pei Hao is, right?

Chapter 14

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:09:06 +0000

Chapter 14#

Lin Luoyin returned under military orders, traveling by starlight, but he never expected to enter Han Lang’s bedchamber and witness such a scene. His whole being felt as if it were in a furnace, his anger difficult to quell.

He stared at Han Lang, standing but not kneeling, and said sullenly, “Did the Prince summon me to rush back without stopping just to watch this sordid affair?”

Han Lang glanced at Hua Rong, then turned his gaze to Lin Luoyin, the corners of his mouth turning up. “General Lin, the word ‘sordid’ is truly inappropriate. Even if this Prince doesn’t blame you, it will hurt Hua Rong’s feelings. Hua Rong, don’t you agree?”

Chapter 14

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:08:38 +0000

Chapter 14#

Hua Jinian looked at Wu Qiuping unconsciously. His water-red lips trembled slightly, and the faint heroic spirit between his brows appeared somewhat fragile due to his bewildered gaze. “Getting married?” the young man asked in confusion. “Married to whom?”

Wu Qiuping laughed, “Don’t look at me with such jealousy. Don’t worry… this time it’s not some peerless beauty from a noble family. It’s just a small concubine being promoted to the main wife, named Cui’er. I just don’t know why it’s being made so grand.”

Chapter 14

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 04:54:37 +0000

Chapter 14#

Chapter 14 Car Racing

This was a top-tier room: the ceiling lights were as bright as stars, luxurious leather sofas, a full set of professional audio-visual equipment, and the well-arranged furnishings were all arranged by well-known foreign designers—but all this seemed insignificant when encountering the identities of the people in the room.

Even Gu Chenzhou didn’t dare to be too arrogant when he arrived here. The moment he walked out of the elevator, there was a faint smile on his face: “Hello, President Luo.”

Chapter 14

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Chapter 14#

Handsome Guy Huo Chuanwu#

At Chu Xun and Chuanwu’s age, they were not interested in the old stories of love and lust between adults, nor could they understand them to a deep extent. What does it mean your dad snatched my dad’s lover? Your dad’s lover now is clearly your mom, and my dad’s wife is my mom. Who is hindering whom from living their life? What are you adults making a fuss about?

Chapter 14

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Chapter 14#

The Funeral Procession#

The curtains fell. Fu Rong’s face was cupped by Qin Wu, forced to look up following his movements.

Fu Rong said softly, “I like Your Highness.”

Outside the curtains, the candlelight was faint, reflecting in Fu Rong’s eyes, adding a few points of brightness to them.

Qin Wu looked into his eyes, suddenly a bit distracted, and responded from his throat, “En, say it again.”

Chapter 14 - 1

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 08:50:34 +0000

Chapter 14 - 1#

Castration (Revised) You Think I Don’t Dare Castrate You?#

In an instant, a wild wind rose and struck head-on.

Hearing that incredibly familiar voice, Yanzhi whirled around and came face-to-face with the man’s enraged countenance.

He instinctively forgot to struggle, his entire body freezing in place, his eyes wide and filled with utter disbelief.

Xiao Cuan gripped his arm and hoisted it high, with such force that he almost lifted him off the ground entirely.

Chapter 14 - 1

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:01:21 +0000

Chapter 14 - 1#

Alice#

Ye Sheng was stunned. He remembered very clearly that he had thrown the needle away and returned it to Xiao Fang.

The personalities of Jiang Qin and Jin Yan were vastly different. Fundamentally speaking, the key word for Jiang Qin was “caution.” He would plan before acting and would never make a move easily unless he was 99% sure. Once he discovered that something he had poured a lot of effort into was exposed or even threatened his own initiative, he would immediately give up everything and withdraw resolutely without any hesitation.

Chapter 14 - 2

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:00:38 +0000

Chapter 14 - 2#

Jin Yan dabbed his hand with a cotton swab soaked in nitric acid solution and gave it to the lab technician to check for gunpowder residue. He didn’t speak during the few minutes of waiting, until the other party nodded at him to indicate it was fine, then he stood up and stretched his arms.

“Your Brother Jiang,” Jin Yan said casually, “has become more and more soft-hearted and gullible in recent years. He always guards against me like a thief, as if I were some ruthless person.”

Chapter 13 - 14

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Chapter 13 - 14#

Chapter 13: Young Master Ye! Unparalleled in the World#

Ye Fan walked along the antique street and picked a decent jade shop to enter.

“Handsome guy, did anything catch your eye?” the shop owner asked.

Offering the Crematorium to a Homophobic Straight Man 15#

The next afternoon, the sky was somewhat gloomy.

Lead-gray clouds pressed down low, as if it could rain at any time.

Qiao Qing took a taxi. When he gave the familiar address, his heart still tightened uncontrollably.

The car drove into the familiar neighborhood and stopped under the unit building.

Qiao Qing looked up at that familiar window. There used to be a light on there no matter how late it was.

Chapter 15

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 14:28:15 +0000

Chapter 15#

An Wuxue was startled.

In an instant, his tensed body completely relaxed.

But only for a brief moment.

His mind was a blank, yet many thoughts surged forth.

Is this how the charm poison is resolved?

What about Xie Zhefeng’s emotionless path?

The four seas and two realms were all waiting for the moment his junior brother ascended to immortality to cleanse the world. If it failed at the last step…

Chapter 15

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 09:15:52 +0000

Chapter 15#

Works fine by him.

All his life, what Yu Feichen did best was minding himself. Further, his curiosity was as lacking as his memory; he wouldn’t harp on a certain question.

He didn’t say a word. In the cell, aside from breathing, the only sound was the slender, delicate ticking of a pocket watch.

Chapter 15#

I Don’t Know#

Ji Liandong was held in his arms.

Very quiet, with a low body temperature.

Out of place with the glaring sun on the balcony.

Li Heng tried to touch his hair. The person in the sunlight didn’t speak, didn’t move, didn’t close that final gap—like a transparent ice shell without consciousness or sensation.

Li Heng’s palm covered the pale, cold back of his neck, attempting a gentle press, but there was no response. The eyes before him were still curved in what could be considered a gentle, distant arc, except they reflected no image. Li Heng leaned down and touched the corner of his lips curved in a smile.

Chapter 15

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 12:01:37 +0000

Chapter 15#

008 keenly noticed that recently, the advertisements placed by Xingchen Web on the internet had nearly doubled compared to before.

Open Weibo, it’s there on the splash screen; open a forum, it’s in the recommendations; open Baidu, the small ads are still it.

Among them, Sa’en’s new book, “Legend of the Qilin,” appeared with a frequency of over 50%.

“What do they want to do?” 008 asked somewhat irritably. “I clearly clicked the ‘X’ to close them, yet they push them to me every day. They’re practically forcing me to go into the backend and change the code. This is simply viral marketing!”

Chapter 15

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 09:54:01 +0000

Chapter 15#

A wild storm, lightning and thunder.

An extremely intense kiss: Yanzhi struggled with all his might, and Xiao Cuan suppressed him with all his strength.

It didn’t seem like the lingering tenderness of a romantic embrace, but more like a world-shattering, fierce fight.

Xiao Cuan bit Yanzhi’s lip until it bled. Yanzhi’s stubborn streak flared up, and he also forcefully bit Xiao Cuan’s mouth open.

Chapter 15

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 12:44:03 +0000

Chapter 15#

The staff on the side had already cleared up the scattered billiard balls. Qiao Nanqi raised the long cue, aiming at the balls piled together on the table, without looking at Xia Yuantu.

But while his gaze fell on the billiard table, his attention unconsciously listened to the busy tone of the call on Xia Yuantu’s mobile phone. That was the sound before the other side picked up. Zhao Rong seemed to have set a ringtone, which was not a monotonous busy tone, but a melodious love song, seemingly one often heard in the streets and alleys in recent years.

Chapter 15

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 06:00:05 +0000

Chapter 15#

The driver took Yan Heqing to his apartment building.

“Thank you,” Yan Heqing said, then got out of the car.

Not far away, in a corner, a faint red glow flickered. Lu Muchi was smoking, his eyes cold.

He recognized the car that dropped Yan Heqing off as a Lin family car.

Yan Heqing really had reunited with Lin Fengzhi.

Subsequently, Lu Muchi took out his phone and dialed Yan Heqing’s number again.

Chapter 15

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:44:59 +0000

Chapter 15#

Something Different#

“You—!”

The student’s fists came up as he lunged forward.

Chapter 15#

Of course, the most important reason they made me close my business and reflect at home was that they finally discovered the truth about me not returning home at night to “look after the business.”

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:01:21 +0000

Chapter 15#

Xingyun Live Broadcast#

Xingyun Live Broadcast is currently the largest live broadcast platform in China, with main sections including Star Show, Games, and Outdoors. The Outdoor section is particularly popular, with the top 100 live broadcast rooms basically all being supernatural exploration live broadcasts.

Xia Wenshi is just an obscure salted fish mixed in the vast ocean.

He has been interested in supernatural events since he was a child. He joined the Ghost Research Society in college, and after graduation, he ignored his family’s opposition and started a haunted house. After the haunted house business was sluggish, he resolutely picked up his mobile phone and ran towards the “broad road” of supernatural anchors. However, fate was not on his side. No matter how he followed the trend or selected materials, he just couldn’t become popular.

Chapter 15

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 04:54:37 +0000

Chapter 15#

Chapter 15 That Night

Zhou Xing? —Which Zhou Xing?

“It’s not him!” Gu Zhengjia retorted subconsciously, “It’s not like I haven’t seen the person.”

This was really not bragging. Three years ago, the matter between Gu Chenzhou and Zhou Xing caused a huge uproar in the capital, and finally ended with Gu Chenzhou being sent abroad. It could be said that a wave was raised on flat ground. As soon as those playboys who feared that the world would not be chaotic confirmed that this matter was true, they investigated Zhou Xing’s ancestors for eight generations and posted them on a special forum.

Chapter 15

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Chapter 15#

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Chapter 15

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Chapter 15#

The Cold Palace#

The morning before Qin Wu’s enthronement ceremony.

Fu Rong nestled in Qin Wu’s arms, not sleeping peacefully, his brows tightly furrowed as if trapped in a nightmare.

He suddenly opened his eyes, staring at the curtains in shock, turned his head, and faced a hanging Emperor’s ceremonial robe, and a bright red civil official’s robe.

Fu Rong was startled, cried out, and yanked the quilt, shrinking into the innermost part of the bed.

Chapter 15 - 1

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:00:38 +0000

Chapter 15 - 1#

It wasn’t until the colleagues said goodbye one after another that Jiang Qin came out of the study and saw them off with Fang Yuan.

Fang Yuan glanced at his face sideways and saw that his expression was very appropriate, with a slight coldness between his eyebrows, but it was difficult to see his emotions.

Fang Yuan was secretly surprised. He originally thought he could grasp Jiang Qin’s emotions well, and any reaction from the other party was within his expectations. But now he found that when Jiang Qin became cold, he actually felt very anxious.

Chapter 15 - 2

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:00:38 +0000

Chapter 15 - 2#

The confidant said tremblingly: “That policeman is Brother Jiang’s biological cousin after all, maybe they don’t have so many scruples when getting along…”

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:20:34 +0000

Chapter 16#

The wind and snow grew more intense, and the tree in the courtyard whistled as the wind blew through it.

After an unknown amount of time, Xiao Xun put down the clothes and rested his finger on his right leg, which hadn’t fully healed.

He had lied.

No one knew that what he saw in the illusion that day was not demonic cultivators, but Xue Jingci.

Chapter 16

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 14:28:15 +0000

Chapter 16#

It’s all the same person.

The speaker seemed to be saying a most ordinary phrase, his low voice drifting away with the sound of gongs and drums beside the float, dissipating into the laughter of children.

The Snow is Heavy Tonight#

The car became very quiet.

Quiet, with only the sound of wind and snow. The heavy vehicle body shielded everything, making it all seem distant, yet clamorous.

Clamorous as if the car were being swallowed by the snow.

Li Heng distinguished it for a few seconds before realizing that the wind sound loud enough to swallow an SUV was actually his own blood rushing.

Chapter 16

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 12:01:37 +0000

Chapter 16#

“Great Physician of the Common People”—this book could be considered Qiao Jing’s breakout work in the web novel world.

Because of its hardcore nature and the thoughts and emotions expressed in the writing, it had even received recommendations from many university teachers. Qiao Jing had also seen people mention this book of his more than once in various settings.

But that didn’t mean he could maintain a calm and composed expression when Jing Xinglan held the book and recommended it to him, the author!

Chapter 16

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 09:54:01 +0000

Chapter 16#

The Self-Deceiving Liar#

Lin Xiamian didn’t know how long he had been standing there waiting.

His lips were white from the cold, but paler than his lips were his bloodless cheeks as he watched Lin Xiaodong and Gu Xi standing side-by-side.

Seeing that they had finally noticed him, Lin Xiamian slowly stepped out from the shadows of the corner.

“You’re finally back.”

His voice was hoarse. “I waited for you all night.”

Chapter 16

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:08:26 +0000

Chapter 16#

Sumeru Divine Deer#

This wasn’t the first time Yan Wushu had appeared silently nearby. Speaking of which, Xiao Man was almost used to this behavior of his, and thus used to ignoring it. He retracted his gaze and nodded to Wei Chuyun.

Yan Wushu witnessed the entire process of Xiao Man going from seeing him to pretending not to see him. Raising an eyebrow, he stopped concealing his aura, folded his fan, and walked over from beneath the tree.

Chapter 16

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 06:03:40 +0000

Chapter 16#

Thrown Flowers#

The person on the other side didn’t deliberately lower his voice. His tone was light, natural, and casual.

With only two words, the live room exploded.

The comments, which were already extremely difficult to discern, directly turned into a sheet of white. Only V-users, who changed into garish colors, were able to struggle to break through the crowd of comments.

[Voice! Slurp slurp!]

[Auntie play with him play with him!]

Chapter 16

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 08:50:34 +0000

Chapter 16#

Showing Off - Yanzhi Is Mine!#

“I like Your Majesty…”

“Especially like… very much like… number one in the world…”

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:44:59 +0000

Chapter 16#

Little Tangerine#

Zhao Shang was up at six in the morning. The other three in the dormitory were still asleep.

He washed up and headed downstairs. Students passed him at intervals on the path outside, their young faces bright with energy.

He stopped walking. Stood still, watching each person go by. A long time passed before he moved again.

“What are you standing around staring at?”

He turned. Chao Musheng and a young man in an orange shirt were walking toward him.

Chapter 16

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:43:55 +0000

Chapter 16#

As the person theoretically nursing a secret infatuation with Fu Weishan, this should have been exactly the result Yan Zishu wanted.

Nonetheless, he made a token gesture of dissuasion. “I think you should give it more thought. Forgive me for being direct, but your family circumstances don’t appear to be particularly comfortable. You said yourself before that you couldn’t afford to lose this job—”

That landed predictably wrong. Ji Chen stiffened as though he’d been insulted. “Don’t worry — I’ll still repay the money!”

Chapter 16

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:43:37 +0000

Chapter 16#

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Chapter 16

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:42:43 +0000

Chapter 16#

I don’t think I’ve called him Scumbag Emperor Chu in my heart for five or six years.

Tsk.

But that night, Scumbag Emperor Chu couldn’t salvage his male ego on me.

Because, on the way to the palace, under the guard of a dozen imperial guards, I was kidnapped.

In broad daylight, under the clear sky, someone dared to kidnap the person the emperor wanted to hook up with right under the emperor’s nose.

Chapter 16

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:41:35 +0000

Chapter 16#

In March, a crowd gathered outside the usually solemn Imperial City.

Many young women who had entered the capital to be selected for the harem were waiting at the palace gates to be inspected. Anyone with physical or facial imperfections would be eliminated at this stage.

By the afternoon, a succession of young women had entered the Palace of Gathered Elegance.

The once quiet harem had become lively.

Chapter 16

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:09:30 +0000

Chapter 16#

In May, the southern coast of China is full of rainstorms and typhoons. Just after passing Shaoguan, the rain poured down. The provincial roads were not as straight and smooth as the highways. Beaten by the rain curtain, even the road ahead was not clear. Worried about the goods on the truck, Scarface did not force Chen Yuanming to continue on the road but found a place to shelter from the rain. Of course, he didn’t notice the other’s pale face.

Chapter 16

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:09:20 +0000

Chapter 16#

World 1: The Tragic Supporting Male Lead Changes the Script Online#

Qin Qing stood at the door of the conference room, smiling at Xu Yizhi.

Xu Yizhi was still laughing heartily, his handsome and elegant face radiating joy. He almost always had a smile on his face, but no one could guess the true feelings behind this seemingly fixed smiling face.

No one could speculate on his joy or anger.

Chapter 16

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:09:08 +0000

Chapter 16#

[OP] Just Registered A Random Account Posting Time: 2017-02-20 20:51:16

In the meeting on Monday morning, the manager indeed transferred me to Group 3. Old Wang’s expression was very satisfied.

The work of Group 3 is to upgrade some of the company’s previous software, which is easier than Group 1. Of course, the year-end bonus is not as high as Group 1.

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:01:21 +0000

Chapter 16#

The Qin Family#

When Ye Sheng saw Xia Wenshi, he felt that the boss looked surprisingly similar to what he had imagined. He was a bit shorter than Ye Sheng, wearing a blue and white plaid shirt, with round eyes like a puppy, a slightly chubby face, and two small tiger teeth when he smiled. His hair was dyed light yellow, with a row of silver ear studs on his right ear, his temperament pulling to the extreme between “obedient” and “rebellious”.

Chapter 16

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:00:38 +0000

Chapter 16#

“Hey, you’re here this early too?” Jin Yan saw Jiang Qin and was quite surprised. “I was planning to wait for you to come at noon and go eat first. But this is good too; the little demon Li Xiaomeng has been crying, screaming, and rolling around wanting to find you since morning.”

Li Xiaomeng reservedly stuck out his tail and wagged it.

“Since you’re here, let’s go in. Let’s go ride that pirate ship first.” Jin Yan took the baseball cap off Li Meng’s head and casually put it on Jiang Qin.

Chapter 16

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 04:54:37 +0000

Chapter 16#

Chapter 16 0.5 Second Choice

0′00″000, 0KM/h

0′01″116, 54KM/h

0′03″715, 103KM/h

0′05″458, 200KM/h!

The roar of the engine was the only sound all the contestants could hear at this moment.

Accelerating from 0 to 200 within six seconds, the naturally generated force was like a pair of invisible hands, firmly pressing Gu Chenzhou’s shoulders and pinning him to the seat. The gentle breeze from a few seconds ago instantly changed its face, revealing a ferocious and fierce appearance, whistling and entangled around him, waiting for a gap to turn its body into a sharp sword and cut open his skin and flesh.

Chapter 16

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Chapter 16#

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Chapter 16

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Chapter 16#

Grand Ceremony#

In the corridor of the Hall of Mental Cultivation, the serving palace staff were trembling on the ground.

The doors to the side hall were tightly shut. From inside came the occasional sound of things being overturned and His Majesty’s angry voice, but now it had suddenly gone quiet again.

They dared not ask, nor dared they leave; they could only kneel here, forced to bear the Emperor’s wrath.

Chapter 16

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Chapter 16#

The weather outside the palace was exceptionally fine, the sky as clear as if it had been washed, with blue sky and white clouds looking like something from a painting. There was neither snow nor rain; winter was finally coming to a complete end.

Lin Fei drove the carriage back to the Lin Manor from the palace gates. He hadn’t been able to pick up Lin Huaiyu; he had come alone, and he was returning alone.

Chapter 15 - 16

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Chapter 15 - 16#

Chapter 15: The Wu Family Banquet#

Ye Fan spent the entire night carving several formations into the jade pendant, giving it certain protective and health-preserving functions.

Ye Fan arrived early at the Wu family’s residence and presented his gift.

Ye Fan’s reputation was very poor, and the members of the Wu family’s branch lines didn’t pay much attention to him. However, his young nephew, Wu Haoqiang, followed him around diligently, attending to his every need.

Chapter 17

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 14:45:02 +0000

Chapter 17#

Old Profession#

“Ah?”

Crash.

The water glass shattered on the floor.

Hearing the noise, Lin Fengzhi came out and saw Yan Heqing frowning slightly, with broken glass shards and water stains at his feet.

Yan Heqing looked up, his pale and cold face showing apology. “I got your clothes wet.”

Only then did Lin Fengzhi notice that his coat was dripping water. He didn’t care; he had several wardrobes full of such cashmere coats.

Chapter 17

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:44:59 +0000

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:41:35 +0000

Chapter 17#

“Bang, bang, bang—”

[OP] Just Registered A Random Account Posting Time: 2017-02-23 21:27:57

One day after work, I saw a car of the same model as Pei Hao’s downstairs at my workplace. I panicked, thinking he came again? When I saw the license plate clearly, I couldn’t help but mock myself. Pei Hao said “I love you” and you took it seriously. He was just putting on a show to see if you were still that stupid, ready to pour your heart out to him just because he said a few nice words.

Chapter 17

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:08:38 +0000

Chapter 17#

Under the illumination of the lotus lamps lined up beside the large red carpet in the White Tiger Room, the hall was filled with people in strange clothes, their shadows flickering constantly with the rising and falling candle flames. When the hall masters learned that the Little Young Master was going to leave the fortress to travel, they all looked at each other in astonishment. It was only lamentable that once the Fortress Master’s decision was spoken, every word was golden and unchangeable.

Chapter 17

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:01:21 +0000

Chapter 17#

Reunion#

The Qin family’s garden had been carefully tended by gardeners. In front of the magnificent gold and silver gate of the banquet hall, precious plants and trees were arranged, roses bloomed quietly, and small lights were dotted among the lush branches and leaves, flickering like fireflies in the wind.

After getting off the car, one would first pass through a quiet and elegant winding path, where the moonlight blended with the mountain scenery, as elegant as visiting a famous hermit in the mountains. However, at the end of the forest path, the scene changed dramatically to extreme worldly wealth.

Chapter 17

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:00:38 +0000

Chapter 17#

When Jin Yan received Jiang Qin’s call, his voice sounded quite surprised:

“Hello, what did you say? The signal here isn’t very good. I’m at the wrap party on set, handing out cash to the crew one by one from a box… What did you say? What homepage?”

Jiang Qin’s voice changed: “You don’t know about this?”

“Please, wifey, I have so many things to do when I open my computer, where would I find the time to look at that messy stuff… Don’t panic, don’t panic, tell me which website it is, I’ll go take a look right now.”

Chapter 17

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 04:54:37 +0000

Chapter 17#

Chapter 17 Collision

He Hailou thought he would see an angry, terrified, exhausted, or stiff face.

He was even prepared for a fistfight.

But when he came to Gu Chenzhou’s car, Gu Chenzhou pushed the door open and got out, taking the initiative to shake hands with him very gracefully: “Congratulations, Young Master He.”

He Hailou paused: “Fluke, fluke.” He observed the other party’s face at the same time. His gaze did not dodge, and the faint smile on his face was very appropriate, reserved but not cold, exactly the same as usual. It was impossible to tell that he had just experienced the thrilling scene of almost being hit.

Chapter 17

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Chapter 17#

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Chapter 17

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Chapter 17#

Death#

In the winter five years ago, sixteen-year-old Fu Rong was brought to the entrance of the Cold Palace by the managing eunuch to serve as a study companion for the Fifth Prince, Qin Wu.

Qin Wu didn’t want him, so Fu Rong hugged his small bundle and sat obediently in the corner.

Night fell, and Fu Rong was so hungry he was about to fall asleep. Qin Wu shared half a cake with him and let him sleep on the bed with him.

Chapter 17

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

A Benefactor#

His consciousness drifted in and out. A dull pain pressed without stopping against his chest. Somewhere between waking and sleep, Yin Yuheng found himself back in that dark, overcast forest.

The savage demon beast reared up and brought its claws down across his chest.

The thirteen-year-old boy collapsed, beyond all control — and even so, gathered the last of his strength to thrust his sword forward. The beast let out a shriek and shut its eyes, furious to the last.

Chapter 18

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 11:51:07 +0000

Chapter 18#

Winter Limited#

The bedroom was still quiet.

Quiet, warm, the light very dim.

The System was eager to talk to Ji Landong. It had heard Li Xingyun’s memory too, and was incensed: 「Ji Landong, what he did was wrong. Let me tell you — you weren’t just allowed to be sick. You were allowed to be angry.」

「Ji Landong.」

The System said: 「You were allowed to be very, very angry.」

Chapter 18

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 12:01:37 +0000

Chapter 18#

After returning from the book club, Qiao Jing was clearly stimulated by something.

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 06:00:05 +0000

Chapter 18#

Many tents on the ice surface hadn’t been taken down, leaving the area in darkness and silence.

There were four cars in the parking lot.

Yan Heqing observed them. Three were covered in snow, meaning they were either parked there and not driven away, or the owners had been fishing here for a long time without leaving.

Only one car had sparse snow on its hood, and that was Jing A1111.

Chapter 18

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:44:59 +0000

Chapter 18#

Chapter 18#

The thick, flowing gloom that rested on Rong Jiu’s brow suddenly bloomed into a brilliant and vivid smile. On his cold, white skin, those extreme black eyes stared at Jingzhe without moving.

Rong Jiu’s beauty was aggressive.

Like a dangerous beast, the moment it approached, it naturally invaded the surrounding space, forcing people to look directly at its sharp edge.

It was a surging, naked desire to attack, a wildness burning in his blood.

Chapter 18#

[OP] Just Registered A Random Account Posting Time: 2017-02-26 20:12:09

When I was in City Y, Pei Hao’s pestering every day made my attitude towards him worse and worse. So after returning to City X, he didn’t follow me every day like before in City Y, but came to my workplace or my door every few days. Every time he brought me some food, or some gifts he bought casually. If I didn’t accept them, he would leave them at my door. I took many food items to feed stray cats and dogs the next day. As for some expensive gifts, I couldn’t accept them nor leave them there. They piled up at the door for a few days, surprisingly no one took them away. I had to put them back in the house, preparing to return them all to him when he figured it out one day.

Chapter 18

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:08:38 +0000

Chapter 18#

The young man, who had been eavesdropping in the room for a long time, was stunned for a moment when he heard the last sentence. He then hurriedly locked the door from the inside, spread out a cotton quilt on the bed in the corner of the large communal sleeping platform, wrapped himself in it, and turned sideways to pretend to sleep. After about the time it takes to burn two incense sticks, someone began to knock gently on the door, and Yi Xinchou’s voice sounded from outside: “Xiao Fang.”

Chapter 18

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:01:21 +0000

Chapter 18#

Fate#

“…”

—“Ning Weichen, did we know each other before?”

—“Yes, we did. Next time we meet, I’ll tell you what our relationship was. If there is a next time.”

“Trust you have been well since we last met, my ex-boyfriend.”

“…………”

Ye Sheng looked up and finally revealed the only expression that could be called “cracking” after coming to this Hongmen Banquet.

His sharp, cold almond eyes looked back at Ning Weichen, his thin lips pursed tightly, and there was no expression on his face, just like his usual expressionless self. However, his slightly dilated pupils still betrayed the protagonist’s unrest at this moment.

Chapter 18

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:00:38 +0000

Chapter 18#

事情的发展完全出乎蒋衾的意料。

第二天他在家里没上班,早上出去晨练的时候,看见公园门口报摊上新鲜出炉的八卦娱乐版,头条赫然是《独家揭秘：时星娱乐东家十年同性婚姻,携子出游亲密照曝光！》。

蒋衾一口气瞬间没上来，拿过报纸一看,昨天网站上登的那张雨中拥抱过水洼照赫然入目,底下是蒋衾昨天从公司出来，独自一人心烦意乱去开车的偷拍照。

蒋衾下意识想把报摊上所有报纸都买下来,所幸他还留着几分理智,放下报纸掉头走人。

靳炎已经出门了,蒋衾回家便扑了个空，只有黎小檬对着镜子慢吞吞的刷牙，见了他自觉的把尾巴伸出来摇了摇。

蒋衾口气听起来还是很稳的：“靳炎上班去了？”

“不知道,不过靳炎同志说今天有好几个会要开。你可以开那辆莲花送我上学吗？”

“……黎小檬，把你那名车接送上学的毛病改一改！”

黎小檬哼了一声，悻悻出去挤公交。

蒋衾在书房里坐了一会儿，连抽三四根烟后才冷静下来，上网用靳炎的名字当关键词搜新闻。然而事情再次出乎他的意料，原本以为铺天盖地的八卦绯闻竟然半点不见，昨天那个网站的首页已经换了八卦，仿佛什么都没有发生过一般。

这年头网络永远比纸媒快一步，没道理网络压下去了，报纸却登得那么详细。蒋衾毕竟不在娱乐圈里混，迟疑再三想不出答案来，只能去打靳炎的手机。

然而靳炎手机已经关了，也不知道是真的在开会还是怎么回事。他打电话去时星娱乐，电话从靳炎的办公室直播号码自动转接到秘书处，赵雪接了。

“喂，这里是时星娱乐总裁办公室秘书处赵雪，请问您是……”

“我是蒋衾。帮我接通靳炎。”

赵雪一愣，抬头只见靳炎站在办公室门口，用口型说出“说我不在”几个字。

“靳总……他……不在……”

“他在哪里？”

赵雪看看靳炎，根据口型说：“靳总在开会，您有什么需要转达的吗？”

“没有，谢谢。”

蒋衾涵养再好，说到最后一个字的时候都带出了点焦躁和不耐烦。赵雪刚挂电话，就只见靳炎一溜烟冲进办公室，乒呤哐啷提着笔记本、平板电脑、手机、钥匙、钱包和外套，一边大步流星的走向电梯一边说：“蒋衾来就说我去片场了！手机没电关机了！公司有事问蒋衾，别来找我！”

“靳总您……”

“他要是问我这几天有没有见报社的人，一概说没有！”电梯门正要关上，突然靳炎探出头来大声道：“跟他说公司食堂今天中午有他喜欢吃的奶油虾，吃了饭再走！”

赵雪根本来不及说什么，电梯门叮的一声合上了。

果不其然半小时后，电梯门再次打开，白色休闲衬衣浅色牛仔裤、手里拎着车钥匙的蒋衾走了出来。

蒋衾很少来公司，但是每次来都注定要引发剧烈的震荡。上次他来时“靳总惨遭绿帽被抛弃”的戏码传遍公司，秘书处甚至偷偷拍了方源的照片，放在内部论坛上跟靳炎作对比；这次来时大家都没有准备，本来看老板不在就准备摸鱼的员工们都吓了一跳，有几个甚至连话都不会说了，见到蒋衾就哆嗦。

所幸蒋衾没注意他们，径直走到靳炎办公室前，伸手就去开门。

办公室一副被暴风席卷而过的样子，可见靳炎走的时候有多匆忙，几份文件被撞散了，纸张飘得一地都是。

蒋衾只看了一眼，回头问：“他人呢？”

赵雪努力让自己的声音听起来平静而专业：“靳总去片场了。”

“哪个片场？”

“……就是那个新杀青的，最近宣传逼得很紧，所以……”

“段寒之导演的那个？”

“是，是的蒋先生。”

蒋衾琥珀色的眼睛一眨不眨盯着她，这么浅淡的瞳仁，看人时甚至会产生一种无机质的错觉。几秒后他拿出手机，拨了个号码。

赵雪一开始还不知道他这是打给谁，直到听见他说：“喂，寒之，靳炎去你的片场了吗？”

赵雪的汗瞬间就下来了。

几秒钟后他挂上电话，问：“靳炎去哪里了？”

赵雪哽了半晌：“……我不知道。”

蒋衾点点头，走进靳炎的办公室。关门前他突然回过头问：“靳炎最近有没有跟报社的人见过面？”

赵雪立刻道：“没有！”

蒋衾一言不发的盯着她看了几秒，缓缓的道：“赵小姐，靳炎有可能因为你替他说谎而给你发奖金，而我却会因为被欺骗而炒你鱿鱼……再告诉我一遍，靳炎最近有没有跟报社的人见过面？”

镜片后他的眼睛仿佛冰冷的琉璃一样，赵雪简直被压得说不出话，半晌才承认：“我不知道。”

蒋衾点点头，关上了办公室的门。

靳炎办公室有一扇窗跟秘书处相通，再有一面墙是玻璃，从特定的位置可以看见走廊。蒋衾就坐在那个位置的沙发上，找了个平板电脑出来看。无数员工纷纷找借口上到顶楼来，装作步伐匆匆的经过走廊，趁机偷觑他一眼。

蒋衾肯定有所察觉。头两个小时他没有在意，再后来上来看的人太多了，赵雪只见他突然起身走到靳炎的大办公桌后，坐下不动了。

他的坐姿非常标准和舒展，修长的腿互相交叠，脊背笔直而双肩水平，右手中指快速在平板电脑上划动着，左手漫不经心揉按着太阳穴。那种略带休闲感的棉质白衬衣特别衬他，仿佛有种特别压人的气质，哪怕坐在一群西装革履的精英中，他也是存在感最强烈的那个。

赵雪知道这个男人是时星娱乐财务系统的创造者和维护者，后来公司发展起来，他便离开了时星。然而财务部的人看了早年的帐，都说做得滴水不漏，简直干净得如同清水，毫无任何破绽。

有些人曾经猜测靳炎是因为他手上的股份，加上早年一些财务方面的把柄，才无法跟他分手。然而熟悉靳炎的人都知道，他是真正爱着这个人。

有这个人时刻站在幕后，靳炎才能牢牢把握住公司大权。这个人离开了，靳炎的事业、家庭、感情和前途，就全都危险了。

蒋衾一直在办公室里坐到中午，靳炎发了个短信来秘书处：“他走了没有？”

赵雪回复：“还没有。”

“他吃了吗？”

“也没有。”

“给他订份饭。”

赵雪刚要回复，电梯门打开了，外卖小哥怯生生问：“有一位姓蒋的先生订了海鲜套餐……”

蒋衾开门出来付了款，拎着袋子进去吃饭，临关门前还没忘记吩咐一句：“请茶水间阿姨帮我弄杯咖啡，双倍奶油。”

叮的一声靳炎短信又来了：“订了吗？”

……没有你人家也没亏待自己……赵雪僵硬的拿着手机，简直什么都不想说了。

靳炎一直到下午实在躲不过去了，才磨磨蹭蹭的回到办公室。

他把外套搭在胳膊上，领带松松垮垮挂在脖子上，包里东一簇西一簇的塞着文件，仿佛真的在外边忙了一天很累的样子，进门惊讶的问：“蒋衾你来了？怎么不打声招呼？”紧接着回头痛骂秘书处：“一个个都拿钱不干事！人来了都不知道给我打个电话！有没有点眼色，嗯？！”

蒋衾静静等他骂完了，才伸手丢给他一份报纸。

靳炎拿起来一看，叹了口气道：“真他娘的反了天了，我这就打电话给他们老总。”

蒋衾冷冷道：“我找了你一天。”

“哎呀你又不肯来管公司，我都忙得脚打后脑勺了，手机偶尔没电也不能怪我啊。实在不行你明天就跟我来公司上班，这样，你坐总裁办公室，我给你当贴身小蜜怎么样？”

蒋衾眼底浮现出一点笑意，很快又板起脸：“去打电话！”

这时候打电话其实已经晚了，像这样的娱乐早报，一旦公布就很难堵住它的传播，除非在印刷机器开动前就把样刊拿下来。靳炎今天失踪了一天，等到晚上的时候报纸都完全卖光了，还想堵住消息，已经完全不可能了。

靳炎便装模作样把报社老总臭骂一顿，逼着对方发誓明天再不登相关报道，又当着蒋衾的面打电话给几家报纸，确定不再有人敢登他们的消息了，才唉声叹气的挂了电话。

“你都不知道啊，媳妇，我今天出门受到的欢迎可热烈了，一个个都跟我打听你呢。以前那些小演员啊，小嫩模啊，见了我就往上扑，今天见了我都往后躲。”靳炎摇晃着脑袋说：“可怜我现在完全贬值了，结果还被你嫌弃。”

Chapter 18

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Chapter 18#

Chapter 18 Counterattack

What kind of person was Shen Rou?

As a son, Gu Chenzhou didn’t mind heaping all the laudatory words on her. But from the age of five until today when his memory has become yellowed and blurred, he has always understood that she was just a woman who was gentle and kind to the point of being somewhat weak.

Not suitable for a family like the Gu family, at least not as suitable as Zheng Yuelin.

Chapter 18

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Chapter 18#

Rebirth (Revised)#

He was sensitive to cold above all else — even buried under quilts, he would shiver. He always felt as though something heavy were pressing down on his chest, a weight that made it hard to breathe.

But ever since he moved into the Cold Palace, he had felt curiously lighter. The pressure on his chest was gone.

He knew. It was almost time.

So he set about making his preparations. He arranged his own funeral.

Chapter 18

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Chapter 18#

Rain fell for several days in a row, dense droplets striking the eaves and landing on the corridors. The leaves of the trees in the courtyard of Qinchun Palace were beaten down.

Lin Huaiyu looked at the wedding robes hanging in the room. The bright red brocade was intricately patterned, with dragon motifs embroidered stitch by stitch. The style was form-fitting and solemn; he could imagine how handsome Su Yang would look wearing them.

Chapter 18 - 1

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Chapter 18 - 2#

He said this sincerely. He had seriously considered this question: whoever Zhang Xingchuan had liked before was in the past. As long as he was faithful to their relationship in the future, there would be no problem.

If it was a “dirty bun,” then so be it. Who told him he was so greedy and just wanted to eat this one?

Zhang Xingchuan didn’t understand and said, “Where did these ‘old flames’ come from? I told you about this already: I only briefly dated a lady when I worked in Silicon Valley, and that’s it.”

Chapter 18 - 2

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Chapter 18 - 2#

There was a pack of tissues on the cabinet by the door. Mo Xuzhi took several and muffled a few coughs while covering his mouth.

After his breathing gradually stabilized, Mo Xuzhi wiped his mouth and didn’t even look at the tissue before throwing it into the nearby trash can.

Dark red blood gradually seeped through the tissue and spread outward.

The air was permeated with a faint scent of blood.

Chapter 18 - 2

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Chapter 18 - 2#

The medicine bowl clattered onto the tray, accidentally tipping over. The medicinal soup trickled down, and a palace servant hurriedly carried the things out and brought back a new bowl.

“Your Majesty…”

Xiao Cuan picked up the medicine bowl again and looked down at Yanzhi.

Yanzhi had recovered slightly and had fallen back asleep in his arms.

He couldn’t hear Xiao Cuan speaking, so his usual threats were useless against him.

Chapter 18 - 3

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Chapter 18 - 3#

Yanzhi sat up from the couch, pulling at the wounds on his body, which caused another wave of dull pain.

He clutched his chest, lowered his head, and panted in small, shallow breaths.

The wolf cub, suddenly pushed by him, rolled backward and did two somersaults on the couch, but quickly scrambled back up and ran to him, wagging its tail.

Yanzhi looked closely: “Tang… little dog? It’s you!”

Chapter 17 - 18

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Chapter 17 - 18#

Chapter 17: Consequences of Smashing the Door#

After attending the Wu family banquet, Ye Fan returned to his apartment and stayed behind closed doors, cultivating diligently.

After the banquet, Ye Fan’s reputation rose a bit, and stories about him spread widely.

“Tingting, this Ye Fan is too much. This pervert actually told people that you are vulgar rouge and powder, and even called you a withered flower and willow,” Jiang Rou said indignantly.

Chapter 19

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Chapter 19#

Tan Xiao went to bed early, so he woke up very early the next morning. He tossed and turned on the large bed in the guest room, then rolled over, covering his face with the quilt and letting out a muffled laugh.

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Chapter 19#

Why didn’t Xie Zhefeng use the tree spirit himself?

Why did he have to let someone like him, who appeared to have the lowest cultivation, hold it?

He was a lonely soul who should have vanished a thousand years ago, and the original soul of Su Xue’s body had disappeared for some unknown reason. Whether it was the body or the soul, he had too many things that couldn’t be explained.

Chapter 19

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Chapter 19#

“Afternoon, Koroshan.” After the initial scowl, No. 1’s expression didn’t turn to rage. Instead, he smiled. He undid the flask of alcohol by his waist and pulled off the cork. “I’ve come to drink with you, boy.”

“Have you forgotten?” Yu Feichen said indifferently. “I don’t want to drink.”

The last time, he poured no. 1’s drink onto the ground.

“I’ve come to drink with you.” No. 1 repeated his words.

Chapter 19

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Chapter 19#

A Method#

The spring wind grew warmer by the day. Yin Yuheng’s coughing-up-blood episodes had gradually improved, and at last he no longer needed to be wrapped in layers of fur.

He walked through the willow-scented breeze in light robes, unhurried and elegant, with a quality that seemed to place him slightly apart from the mortal world. Yet there was a smile in his eyes and warmth in his gaze — and the palace maids passing by couldn’t help stealing more than one glance.

Chapter 19

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Chapter 19#

Don’t Touch Him#

Li Heng didn’t have time to answer.

No time. Ji Landong was resting his head on his arm, very relaxed, looking very comfortable.

The Bustle of the Mortal World#

“Although this is a travelogue, it mentions the ‘Unheard Bell’ magical artifact, and naturally, it also mentions Yuntai Town.”

The early morning at Baihua Peak was unusually lively. Disciples were running around in their dormitories, calling out to their companions to prepare the things they needed for their journey. Golden autumn leaves were piled up, staining the mountain path paved with blue stone. Sunlight poured down through the gaps between the tree branches, casting mottled shadows on the ground.

Chapter 19

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Chapter 19#

Connections#

Zhang San shot a puzzled look at Zhao Shang. Did you tip Chao Musheng off, Shang-bro?

Zhao Shang shook his head slowly. He’d only just taken out his phone — hadn’t had time to send anything.

“I was just passing by and I heard—” Chao Musheng stepped into the bathroom and stopped. Zhou Yi was there, soaked through. The smile at the corner of Chao Musheng’s mouth disappeared. “Lao Zhou?”

Chapter 19

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Chapter 19#

Fu Jinchi sat for half an hour in a bar booth that had no one coming to fill it, and understood that he had been played.

More precisely: he had known it before he arrived.

Why would someone like Ben invite him out for drinks, out of nowhere?

This was a form of wordless protest. Or perhaps a complaint.

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Chapter 19#

World 1: The Tragic Supporting Male Lead Changes the Script Online#

Qin Qing walked out of the laboratory and came to the corridor outside, then was stunned.

996, who was chasing him in a trot, also braked suddenly after seeing the two people in front. Its chubby butt slid a few meters on the ground, and then it hurriedly ran behind Qin Qing to hide with its fur standing on end.

Chapter 19

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Chapter 19#

[OP] Just Registered A Random Account Posting Time: 2017-03-01 22:08:59

I sat on the bed spacing out, and unknowingly fell asleep. When I woke up, I found it was already the next morning. I don’t know when I was covered with a quilt, probably Pei Hao did it.

It seemed Pei Hao didn’t go back all night, busy banging around outside, seemingly making breakfast. After a while, he pushed open the door of my room and whispered: “Xiaoxi, come out for breakfast.”

Chapter 19

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Chapter 19#

The escort master trembled for a while before shouting sternly: “What evil villains… Brothers, fight them to the death!”

The man and woman stood still in their original places, each smiling. The young man holding the white banner lowered his head, the pupils in his pitch-black eyes trembling slightly. With a loud bang, the coffin beside him split open from the middle, and a girl in white leaped out, her soft embroidered white silk shoes still spotless amidst the hardships of the journey. The escort masters all looked delighted and shouted one after another: “Miss Yi.”

Chapter 19

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Chapter 19#

Accident#

Ye Sheng thought about the departure just now under everyone’s gaze, and said in disbelief: “Do you think this counts as us sneaking away behind their backs?”

“Doesn’t it?” Ning Weichen laughed, not caring: “Oh, then we are having an affair openly and honestly.”

Ye Sheng: “…”

Chapter 19#

The sunlight was like gold leaf sprinkled over the mortal world—the best weather since the beginning of spring. It was an auspicious day and hour, suitable for going out, for marriage, and for sacrifices; everything was flourishing.

Except for funerals.

Gongs and drums filled the air, firecrackers roared, red silk fluttered in the wind, and flowers paved the entire path. A touch of bright red was added to the golden and solemn imperial palace, festive and lively.

Chapter 19 - 1

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Chapter 19 - 1#

Resistance - Giving His Majesty a Heavy Kick#

Taiji Hall, Main Hall.

Outside, a fine autumn rain pitter-pattered, cold and chilling to the bone.

Inside, the floor heating was on, and charcoal braziers were lit, making it warm and cozy.

Yanzhi was wrapped in a tiger-skin blanket, sitting on the couch, holding a bowl of minced meat in both hands.

The meat was cooked until very soft and had been simmering on the stove, still steaming hot.

Chapter 19 - 1

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Chapter 19 - 1#

Concubine Xu’s knees went weak, and she fell directly to the ground, unable to get up. The entire Chenghuan Palace was filled with the smell of blood, and the pungent, fishy odor that assaulted the senses was nauseating.

After Emperor Jingyuan left, for a long time, no one spoke at all. There were only wails and screams, and red blood flowed on the ground.

“Someone…”

Concubine Xu’s voice was hoarse and trembling, “Someone, quickly!”

Chapter 19 - 2

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Chapter 19 - 2#

Finally, he pressed Yanzhi’s head with one hand and held a teacup with the other, pouring two cups of warm water into his mouth.

Yanzhi didn’t resist or struggle, and didn’t even speak. Even when choked by the water, he only had red eyes, turned his head, and took out a handkerchief to wipe his face and mouth.

Seeing that His Majesty’s hand also had water on it, he even wanted to wipe it for His Majesty too.

Chapter 19 - 2

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Chapter 19 - 2#

…Blood?

The word didn’t register at first. Yin Yuheng stared at Li Guanghan in bewilderment. “Blood? Whose blood?”

Perhaps it was the guilelessness in Yin Yuheng’s gaze. Li Guanghan, unusually, said nothing.

The strange silence was broken by Zhu Anning’s voice — his face bright with eager anticipation. “Shifu, you really found a way? Cough, cough, cough—”

The coughing fit grew severe. Li Guanghan immediately moved to his side, channeling spiritual energy with tender care to soothe his meridians.

Chapter 20

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Chapter 20#

Save Me#

Ji Landong had a dream.

It was a good dream, quite thrilling, speeding, flying, and crashing head over heels in a blizzard.

The snow was sweet.

He saw an innocent bird startled and flying away, sand-brown, with white eyebrows, its flight light and beautiful.

Perhaps some kind of lark.

Chapter 20#

Full of Fortune#

Yan Wushu swiftly dodged to the side, his face expressionless, or rather, filled with disdain for Yuan Qu.

Yuan Qu didn’t care about his disdain. Even though this elder from Gushan’s main peak was choking and coughing, he couldn’t help but laugh. He propped himself up with one hand on the table, the other clutching his stomach, struggling to straighten up. He stared intently at Yan Wushu and said, “Willow-leaf eyebrows, a melon-seed face, and almond eyes… cough, cough! Lord Lingguang, none of these match!”

Chapter 20

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Chapter 20#

Endless Brilliance#

This time it was unavoidable; Mo Xuzhi and Du Minsheng exchanged contact information.

After adding Du Minsheng on WeChat, he placed him in the “infrequent contacts” category.

Du Minsheng lowered his head, set the chat to “sticky” at the top, and then put down his phone.

Mo Xuzhi was about to open the document Wang Zhifeng had sent him, but seeing the others arriving one after another, he silently turned off his phone again.

Chapter 20

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Chapter 20#

As soon as the words were spoken, the entire room fell silent. Even Scarface, who was busy groping the student girl, raised his eyelids and looked at the young man sitting on the sofa.

The sharp gaze from across the room was almost tangible. Chen Yuanming lowered his head slightly, took a breath, and reached for the pack of cigarettes on the coffee table.

A light yellow box with gilded letters, a standard pack of ten 555s. Chen Yuanming had smoked them before. He remembered that Director Sun of the Finance Bureau loved American cigarettes, which led him to smoke 555s and Hiltons for a while. He didn’t particularly like them, but the price and status were there. In the next twenty years, smuggled cigarettes from Europe and America would be endless: Marlboro, Camel, Dunhill, Rothmans… Along the entire southeastern coast, countless smuggling ships were carrying thousands of boxes of private cigarettes to be dumped in the mainland, making a fortune.

Chapter 20

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:09:20 +0000

Chapter 20#

World 1: The Tragic Supporting Male Lead Changes the Script Online#

The time to get off work came quickly.

Qin Qing closed the thick law book and walked towards Xu Yizhi’s office.

He said he would check, did this person forget?

However, after knocking on the door, Qin Qing realized that Xu Yizhi didn’t forget, but was too busy. Four or five people were crowded around the desk, each holding a stack of documents, constantly handing them to Xu Yizhi for review.

Chapter 20

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:09:08 +0000

Chapter 20#

[OP] Just Registered A Random Account Posting Time: 2017-03-05 21:01:23

I feel like I’ve rambled on about a lot of random things. Actually, the original intention of starting this thread was to ask everyone how to get rid of someone I’ve liked for many years. But I accidentally said a lot, and everyone has been so cooperative, I’m really very grateful…

So, how can I get rid of a scumbag top I’ve liked for many years?

Chapter 20

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:08:38 +0000

Chapter 20#

Futu Fortress.

In the silent White Tiger Room, a carrier pigeon fluttered its wings and rushed in, heading straight for the seat on the jade steps. The man in the blood-red robe and vermilion crown glanced sideways, slowly extended his right hand, and grabbed the pigeon rushing towards him. He tightened his grip suddenly, splashing a huge mist of blood in mid-air. With his left hand, he gently picked up the bamboo tube that had fallen to the ground, picked up the rice paper with his index and middle fingers, and slowly unfolded it. A line of small seal script suddenly came into view.

Chapter 20

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:01:21 +0000

Chapter 20#

Western-style Building#

Ye Sheng’s attention was originally focused on the sudden bloody smell. Hearing Ning Weichen’s words, his brain almost didn’t turn around.

What does it mean who is his target tonight? He has no target tonight. He was just bored and wanted Wang Gaoyang and the other two to suffer the consequences of their own actions. But now he is too lazy to pay attention to those three people.

Chapter 20

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 04:54:37 +0000

Chapter 20#

Chapter 20 Action

He Hailou’s pupils shrank slightly.

This time, the person applauding changed: “Eldest Young Master Gu lives up to his reputation. I am showing off my slight skill before an expert, playing with a big sword in front of Guan Gong.”

“If I remember correctly, I hadn’t met Young Master He three years ago, and I have no enmity with Young Master He…”

“But Eldest Young Master Gu’s reputation is too loud,” He Hailou continued with a smile, “I have admired your name for a long time.”

Chapter 20

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Chapter 20#

Resolution#

*

The Crown Prince’s authority filled the courtyard. His gaze swept across Húpò and the others.

They pressed their foreheads to the ground and said nothing.

Fu Rong, kneeling to the side, watched them and couldn’t quite stop himself from smiling.

He had expected to wrangle with this lot for a while longer. He hadn’t anticipated the Crown Prince.

He knew that the Crown Prince and the Sixth Prince were full brothers — unusually close. The Crown Prince, as the elder, had always indulged and protected Qín Xuān. Whatever the Sixth Prince wanted to do, his brother let him.

Chapter 20

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Chapter 20#

The sky was vast and clear, with a gentle breeze lifting the bright red sleeves and dispelling the winter chill, as the summer heat approached.

Amidst the falling firecrackers and flowers, Su Yang walked down the long palace path. Under the watchful eyes of the civil and military officials, he strode toward the sacrificial altar.

The offerings on the altar were all present, yet there were no dragon and phoenix wedding candles, no Empress’s phoenix seal, and certainly no “Empress” dressed in wedding robes who should have been standing by Su Yang’s side.

Chapter 20 - 1

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:44:03 +0000

Chapter 20 - 1#

It was deep in the night over Thornbriar Creek, moonlight pouring down in floods, blanketing the barren land in a layer of pale white.

Thorns crawled across every inch of visible ground, like rivers running overland, rushing and endless.

An Wuxue’s consciousness drifted along with the memories the Soul-Nurturing Tree Spirit had drawn out, gazing from a distance. He couldn’t make out his junior brother’s expression beneath the night, only the faint impression of a face even paler than moonlight.

Chapter 20 - 1

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 08:50:34 +0000

Chapter 20 - 1#

Escaping! The Bird in the Cage Has Escaped!!!…#

Selection’s over.

More than a hundred noble sons and daughters, guided by palace servants, left the palace one by one and returned to their homes.

Closing the door of their homes, their family members curiously asked: “What was the ‘final interview’ His Majesty mentioned like?”

“Which noble son or daughter did His Majesty choose as the Empress? Were you chosen?”

Chapter 20 - 1

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:41:35 +0000

Chapter 20 - 1#

Clang, clang—

In the cold, silent room, the harsh sound of vibrations echoed from time to time.

It was the sound of iron hitting iron.

On the bed, two figures were entangled in an unusually ambiguous way, but it was not a tender scene at all. It was more like an ongoing slaughter.

A one-on-one suppression.

And the desperate struggle of a weak prey.

Jingzhe’s throat was being choked, the tight grip almost suffocating him.

Chapter 20 - 2

“Oh.” Xiao Cuan walked up to him, stopped his steps, “Don’t go out yet, follow me in.”

“Yes.”

Yanzhi had no choice but to hand the “little dog” to the palace servant, and followed His Majesty into the main hall.

Chapter 20 - 3

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:41:35 +0000

Chapter 20 - 3#

He touched the spot beside him; it was still warm.

It meant he had just gotten up.

Jingzhe was used to waking up early. After all, he had to go and clean before many of the young masters woke up every day. He had also gone to bed very early yesterday, so he felt refreshed when he woke up.

He got out of bed first.

As soon as his feet touched the ground, he suddenly remembered Rong Jiu’s words from yesterday, forbidding him to walk.

Chapter 20 - 4

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:41:35 +0000

Chapter 20 - 4#

“The emperor hasn’t gone to court yet?”

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:44:03 +0000

Chapter 21#

Daylight spilled in from the gap by the window, the candle on the corner stand had burned out, and the bed curtains had been loosened by someone, hanging limply, blocking the floating dust in the dilapidated small courtyard.

An Wuxue opened his eyes.

The window was slightly ajar, and the morning breeze seeped into the room, but he didn’t feel cold.

His gaze moved slightly, finding himself covered with a thin silk quilt. The quilt was woven from spiritual materials, trapping warmth.

Chapter 21

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 09:15:52 +0000

Chapter 21#

The truck wove through the entire concentration camp, moving from the north gate to the south gate. By then, the twilight glow had emerged, hanging over the ravine as fog curled over the horizon, turning the distant mountains into looming shadows. An electric light bulb hanging from the doorway thrashed around amidst the fierce gales, striking the shadows of the senior colonel and his squad against the carriages of the black train that quietly slithered like a long snake on the tracks.

Chapter 21

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 06:18:32 +0000

Chapter 21#

Firelight#

Yin Yuheng had studied under Li Guanghan for five years.

In Li Guanghan’s memory, his eldest disciple was gentle but never fragile — steady, patient, calm, and warm. No matter what came, he could always look up with a faint smile and say: it’s fine, I’m here.

Like green bamboo standing unbroken through northern snow. Like a soft drift of cloud over a spring mountain.

But now — blood mingled with tears had soaked through his thin clothes. The young man lay with his eyes closed in Li Guanghan’s arms, so fragile it seemed as though he might come apart at any moment.

Chapter 21

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 11:31:16 +0000

Chapter 21#

Does it hurt?#

Li Heng held the person who was slowly growing cold.

He blurted out everything he could say in this lifetime, incoherently, recklessly making grand promises: No problem, what’s so difficult, I’ll definitely give face to Film Emperor Ji, it’s effortless… it’s just one day.

Chapter 21#

The World’s Number One#

Chapter 21#

Outstanding (Debugging)#

Although Mr. Xu had said he only needed one student to accompany him, Director Wang — in the interest of showing appropriate respect — walked alongside Mr. Xu and his secretary for a stretch before taking her leave.

Qin Qing was test-driving the car in the huge courtyard.

Ji Mingtang sat in the passenger seat, clutching the seat belt tightly with both hands, looking very scared, but with a pure smile like a child on his face.

“Grandpa, is the push-back feeling strong?” Qin Qing asked while turning the steering wheel.

“Strong! My grandson’s skills are so good, almost catching up with F1 racers!” Ji Mingtang blew rainbow farts indiscriminately, and promised excitedly: “Grandpa will buy you a car tomorrow too, better than this one!”

Chapter 21

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:09:08 +0000

Chapter 21#

[OP] Just Registered A Random Account Posting Time: 2017-03-9 15:47:11

Continuing on, Jin Yu disappeared for another month after that day. Guess where we met again?

It was actually in our company!!!

Novels wouldn’t dare to write like this…

It was that competition I mentioned. Didn’t the boss invite some company executives and his friends to watch? Jin Yu was one of his friends.

I felt he looked much more spirited after not seeing him for a while, completely different from the last time at his restaurant. He was wearing a suit, sitting in the judges’ seat in high spirits. He was also surprised when he saw me, but immediately smiled at me, and I nodded to him too.

Chapter 21

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:08:38 +0000

Chapter 21#

The young man was stunned, then threw his head back and laughed loudly: “I don’t care. Anyway, no one in this Jianghu knows the name of Hua Jinian yet. Even if my identity as the only son of the Fortress Master of Futu Fortress is leaked, and others laugh at me for serving tea and water in an escort agency for three years, they are laughing at Futu Fortress, laughing at you, losing your face. What do I count as—”

Chapter 21

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:01:21 +0000

Chapter 21#

Spirit Calling#

Ye Sheng walked around the second floor.

The innermost room was a large study. It hadn’t been lived in for too long, and the electricity had long been cut off.

He could only use his mobile phone for lighting.

There were some magazines and newspapers on the bookshelf, dusty and yellowed, with traces of being burned by a lighter on the edges. The headline reported the death of Old Master Qin’s second wife in Cheng’en Gynecological Hospital. “Huaicheng Daily” is an old newspaper, but in the era of traffic, print media has slowly withdrawn from the historical stage.

Chapter 21

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 04:54:37 +0000

Chapter 21#

Chapter 21 Result

The ten-square-meter interrogation room was particularly quiet at this moment.

The middle-aged driver’s breathing became heavy, his face flushed, his eyes bloodshot, and even his body began to lean forward… but that was all. The next moment, he collapsed on the chair like a punctured balloon, lowered his head and murmured: “You won’t do that…”

“You will know soon whether I will do this or not.” Gu Chenzhou said. He looked at the man who raised his head opposite him and smiled slightly, “Yes—very soon, no need to wait until the day you get sick in the detention room or die in prison or get shot.”

Chapter 19 - 20

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Chapter 19 - 20#

Chapter 19: Saving People#

Qian Yu drove to an old urban area.

“This is close enough. I’ll get off here. Your car is a bit too conspicuous,” Ye Fan said.

Qian Yu looked at Ye Fan, hesitated for a moment, and said, “Young Master Ye, can I come along?”

Ye Fan nodded and said, “Alright.”

Qian Yu followed Ye Fan into an abandoned factory. Wu Haoqiang was gagged and tied to a stool.

Chapter 21

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Chapter 21#

Meeting#

The Princes’ Quarters, Zhaoyang Hall.

With a cry of “Someone come,” a stream of palace servants entered to clear away the used meal.

Crown Prince Qin Zhao and the Sixth Prince Qin Xuan sat opposite each other on a small couch and washed their hands.

The Sixth Prince asked, “Has Fu Rong not arrived yet?”

The servant holding the warm water replied, “Replying to Your Highness, Young Master Chen and Young Master Wu have already gone to pick him up. They should be back soon.”

Chapter 21

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Chapter 21#

Rain fell for several days in a row, as if even the Heavens couldn’t stand to see the world’s disasters and had come late to extinguish the previous days’ fire.

De Fu looked at Su Yang, who was unable to sleep at night, his body wrapped in bandages. The wounds from the fire hadn’t healed, and he would likely be left with scars.

Su Yang’s eyes were also covered with a layer of gauze, having been scorched by the firelight, and also needed time to heal. But not only did Su Yang not rest his wounds, he also refused to believe the fact that Lin Huaiyu had already died, sitting in the Imperial Study all day.

Chapter 21 - 1

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 08:26:27 +0000

Chapter 21 - 1#

Brilliant Galaxy#

[So beautiful!! Madam, where is this?]

[Great Author, you’re so good at taking photos!! You must be a reincarnation of a beauty, wuwu.]

[Wuzhizhi, the Ajiang Author Convention is about to start. I hope I can see your pen name on the list when I wake up. Don’t be ungrateful, or I’ll kneel and beg you QAQ.]

[Hand! Lower left! Hand! What a beautiful hand!]

Chapter 21 - 1

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 08:50:34 +0000

Chapter 21 - 1#

Capture - Eh, it turns out he wasn’t caught!#

—Yanzhi ran away! Yanzhi escaped! Yanzhi flew away!

It wasn’t until he saw Yanzhi’s name, written in Yanzhi’s own hand on the palace departure roster, that Xiao Cuan finally understood—

Why had Yanzhi been neither cold nor warm toward him lately?

Why did Yanzhi insist on doing the work of copying the roster a few days ago?

Chapter 21 - 1

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:41:35 +0000

Chapter 21 - 1#

“Jingzhe, Jingzhe, what are you spacing out for?”

Gusheng nudged Jingzhe and looked at him curiously.

While sweeping today, he had watched Jingzhe get distracted several times, and now he had almost fallen into the lotus pond, saved only by Gusheng’s pull.

Someone had just died in this lotus pond a while ago.

Many people felt it was unlucky and were unwilling to come here even when sweeping. Jingzhe and Gusheng’s next task was arranged here, and Yunkui and another eunuch, Huiping, were also in a team.

Chapter 21 - 2

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 08:26:27 +0000

Chapter 21 - 2#

It was the usual international practice for drawing lots, with two people who drew the same number sharing a room.

Mo Xuzhi was expressionless, while others looked a bit nervous.

These things were already decided internally, so there was nothing to look forward to.

In the end, as expected, the two girls shared a room, the movie king and Fan Yibai shared a room, and Shen Le and Luo Wenyun lived together.

Chapter 21 - 2

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 08:50:34 +0000

Chapter 21 - 2#

He didn’t want to stay here, nor did he want to stop. He only wanted to run forward, and it would be best if he could run to the south all at once!

Sugar cakes, there must be some in the south too! There are even more delicious snacks in the south!

He ran all the way to the city gate, just about to run out, when suddenly, a burst of hurried footsteps came from behind him, from far to near, slowly approaching.

Chapter 21 - 2

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:41:35 +0000

Chapter 21 - 2#

And the one who did it was the one in the Palace of Longevity and Health.

She paid a lot and suffered a lot to collect evidence.

By the time Talented Lady Yao had finally collected the evidence and wanted to tell the late emperor, it was already too late.

The Cishou Empress Dowager died, and the late emperor was furious.

Talented Lady Yao couldn’t even see the late emperor’s face before she was demoted to the North Wing. Fortunately, at that time, she was very familiar with a young eunuch in the pharmacy, and it was through him that she was able to preserve the evidence.

Chapter 21 - 3

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:41:35 +0000

Chapter 21 - 3#

Yunkui hurriedly stopped Jingzhe, “I’ll walk her out, you wait for me here.”

The sky was dark at the moment. Yunkui called out to Jingzhe, but deliberately did not mention his name, nor did he reveal the palace maid’s name. He probably wanted to hide both ends, so as not to expose his lover and harm Jingzhe.

The palace rules stated that the “eating together” relationship between eunuchs and palace maids was explicitly forbidden.

Chapter 21 - 4

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:41:35 +0000

Chapter 21 - 4#

However, in recent days, they have frequently encountered setbacks.

Two officials died suddenly at home, and the reason is unknown. One even died of a heart attack during sex.

A team of craftsmen who were supposed to be sent to the south all disappeared, and all the escorts were killed.

Three shops in the capital suddenly caught fire at night, burning all the goods… and intelligence to ashes.

Chapter 22

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 14:07:29 +0000

Chapter 22#

If You See SnowCh22 - This is Your Corpse#

The border capital not only had a ban on iron, but also a curfew. The Secret Sect enforced strict laws; even stealing a bag of fine salt would result in ten severe lashes on a bench, and stealing ten bags would lead to exile. Anyone found loitering on the streets after curfew would be arrested by patrolling officers and thrown into jail. Nobody wanted to end up in jail, so as the sun began to set and the drums sounded at the market entrance, all the vendors began to pack up their stalls. Su Ruhui managed to buy a string of meat just before the last pork vendor left. He was starving and hoped that Su Yu, that brat, would be diligent enough to heat up the pot and boil the water before he got home.

Chapter 22

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 11:16:07 +0000

Chapter 22#

Tan Xiao was actually fine. After a good sleep, he had basically recovered his vigor. He just couldn’t walk too fast, which was the only reason he didn’t go hiking.

Zhang Xingchuan’s good habit of being fond of and skilled at making plans came in handy at the critical moment.

The reason some beginners have a high failure rate the first time is that they have no foundation and don’t preview properly. In that case, failing to achieve ideal results is entirely their own fault.

Chapter 22

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 02:09:20 +0000

Chapter 22#

The formation shattered, and subtle changes appeared in the sky. The wind blew more urgently, scattering birds from the branches.

Xue Jingci looked toward Pei Huang: “Can’t take it anymore?”

Pei Huang’s face flushed red, unsure if from anger or embarrassment, glaring at Xue Jingci: “It’s your fault!”

Xue Jingci frowned, confused: “How is it related to me?”

Pei Huang said nothing and turned to leave.

Not until he could no longer hear Xue Jingci’s cool, clear voice, nor smell the fresh snow-like scent from his body, did Pei Huang’s tense form relax.

Chapter 22

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:44:03 +0000

Chapter 22#

Xie Zhefeng’s whole body stiffened.

The grip of his hand holding the sheath of the Chunhua Sword loosened slightly, his gaze went blank, and his lips were tightly pressed; he actually seemed dazed.

He had stood on the high platform of the two realms for a full thousand years. Everything in the world, as long as it existed, was under his command. Now, because of such a simple sentence, he was at a loss.

Chapter 22

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 00:09:08 +0000

Chapter 22#

Smiling Gas · 18#

The moment the gunshot sounded, a dark burst of blood blossomed across the colonel’s forehead.

He remained frozen mid‑turn, halted in the stance he had taken when the madman shouted. He must have heard the bullet pass by before it struck, because his eyes protruded sharply, his face frozen in disbelief.

It was the same expression worn by the old Korosha man who had been killed on their first day at Oak Valley for refusing to undress.

Chapter 22

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 06:18:32 +0000

Chapter 22#

Whispers#

Yin Yuheng made it to the gate one step at a time.

The night was heavy. He didn’t call out to disturb the little servant. He walked two steps, rested, walked two more — his face hidden in the dark, expressionless, cold as a figure carved from ice.

Snow fell on his shoulders and drifted into the wound at his chest, then dissolved into red.

Xiao Bai’s voice was thick. “Heng-ge, just hold on — we’re going home…”

Chapter 22

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 11:51:07 +0000

Chapter 22#

Chapter 22#

Famous Flowers Overthrow Kingdoms#

Xiao Man didn’t think there was anything wrong with his behavior, but seeing the girl’s strong reaction, he stepped back slightly. Still holding the portrait, he waited for her expression to soften before asking again, “Has the lady ever seen this object?”

The girl put her hands back on her hips, glanced at Xiao Man’s drawing, then looked up and retorted, “Is this what you’re looking for? Even if I’ve seen it, why should I tell you?”

Chapter 22

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 08:26:27 +0000

Chapter 22#

Starry River#

Du Minsheng followed Mo Xuzhi back to the hotel.

When they returned, the others had already finished eating and gone back to their respective rooms; only Luo Wenyun was still sitting in the lobby.

He was looking down at a small card in his hand. Hearing movement at the door, he looked up and saw Mo Xuzhi. His lips moved slightly, but then he saw Du Minsheng following behind Mo Xuzhi. He lowered his eyes and ultimately said nothing, standing up and heading toward the stairs.

Chapter 22

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 14:57:24 +0000

Chapter 22#

Once certain thoughts surface, no matter how large the waves are, they cannot be suppressed; instead, they pull up even more thoughts.

Qiao Nanqi thought of them.

And he wanted to see Zhao Rong even more.

He parked the car, put the Rubik’s Cube in the compartment in front of the passenger seat, and went upstairs.

The lights upstairs and downstairs lit up with his movements, brightly illuminating the villa with a tangible clamor, yet there was no trace of anyone else in the entire house.

Chapter 22

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 06:00:05 +0000

Chapter 22#

Lu Lin appearing at the company carrying a paper bag quickly spread through various small groups in the company.

[The paper bag President Lu was carrying is from the coffee shop downstairs?]

[President Lu bought coffee himself?]

[And cake! Someone caught a glimpse!]

[Oh my god, I’ve really lived long enough to see this…]

After writing the last stroke on the money order, Chen Yuanming put down his pen and handed the postal remittance slip over. In over half a year, he had sent a total of 18,000 yuan home, along with several letters to let them know he was safe. Although he knew his family would surely have doubts about this sum of money, with it, the crises that troubled his parents and the entire family could be resolved. The things accumulated after those small changes were the beginning of his changed destiny…

Chapter 22

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:09:20 +0000

Chapter 22#

World 1: The Tragic Supporting Male Lead Changes the Script Online#

“President Xu, fortunately I chose you”—this sentence, uttered from the bottom of Qin Qing’s heart, truly pleased Xu Yizhi.

Xu Yizhi laughed heartily, gently patted Qin Qing’s shoulder, and affirmed again: “Work for a few more years, and you will be more outstanding than me.”

“It might be a bit difficult to be more outstanding than you. Give me another twenty years, and I might have fifty percent of your skills.” Qin Qing smiled helplessly, and with a few casual words, he made his immediate boss laugh heartily again.

Chapter 22

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:09:08 +0000

Chapter 22#

[OP] Just Registered A Random Account Posting Time: 2017-03-19 20:32:10

I don’t know what I did wrong in my life to be humiliated in public like this, and for something that doesn’t exist at all.

I only remember the water sliding down my face, blurring my vision, and my clothes slowly getting soaked.

Chapter 22#

Chapter 22 Sprouting

“I have also heard about Young Master Gu’s temper.”

Zhou Xing didn’t need to consider how to answer. He Hailou, sitting on the sofa, gently shook the wine glass in his hand while offering a ladder.

“It’s really good, isn’t it?” Zhou Xing instinctively added a sentence, and then figured it out: If He Hailou wants to talk about this, let’s talk about it. Does he really know something unspeakable? —That would be thinking too highly of himself.

Chapter 22

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Chapter 22#

Going to School#

The snow fell heavily.

Qin Wu stood right behind him. Fu Rong’s hands and feet were stiff, and he didn’t know how to react.

Fu Rong hadn’t expected that Eunuch Xi, after taking his money, would actually tell Qin Wu about his affairs.

And Qin Wu actually suddenly cared about the study companion matter.

In his previous life, he didn’t care about such things at all. Living alone was living; two people living together meant wasting his food. Why would he suddenly want a companion?

Chapter 22

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Chapter 22#

The sunlight was just right, and the weather was getting better day by day. Compared to the winter chill, the floor heating in the palace had long been stopped.

Yet not a single candle was lit in Qinchun Palace, the room cold and deserted, as if no one lived there.

Who would have thought that the dignified Son of Heaven would actually sleep in this bedroom that resembled a Cold Palace.

Chapter 22 - 1

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 13:58:15 +0000

Chapter 22 - 1#

Pursuit - Meeting Xie Yi, Almost Caught#

The wind was sharp and the snow was heavy.

Yanzhi carried his bundle and held the “little dog” as he trekked through the mountain forests.

He didn’t dare take the main official roads, fearing the imperial guards would catch up, so he could only duck into the woods.

However, he wasn’t afraid at all.

Perhaps it was because when he was small, he often went up the mountains to gather firewood and pick mushrooms; or perhaps it was because he himself was a little swallow—entering the woods felt like coming home.

Chapter 22 - 1

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:41:35 +0000

Chapter 22 - 1#

Jingzhe had never been in a relationship before, and he didn’t know how to be in one.

But, but… after they had talked it out, to be immediately pressed against a tree trunk and have his tongue forced out to be eaten, was there something wrong with that?

Rong Jiu coaxed, “You have to see people later, so your mouth can’t have any marks, but your tongue doesn’t matter.”

Chapter 22 - 2

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 13:58:15 +0000

Chapter 22 - 2#

Yanzhi hurriedly raised his head: “I’m sorry, I…”

“While lying in bed recovering, I was thinking—”

“If only I hadn’t gone out of my way to bring Young Master Yanzhi sugar cakes back then.”

“If only I hadn’t followed Young Master Yanzhi into the corner of the palace wall back then.”

“If only I hadn’t acknowledged Young Master Yanzhi as a good friend back then, that would have been better.”

Chapter 22 - 2

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:41:35 +0000

Chapter 22 - 2#

Besides Chen An’s letter, she had actually written another letter. It wasn’t very long, and it could be vaguely seen that Talented Lady Yao was trying to remind someone to be careful of the Empress Dowager.

But since this letter was still here, it meant that it had not been sent out.

The remaining small bag-like thing was a bag of medicinal dregs, and the medical records of the Imperial Hospital stuffed inside.

Chapter 22 - 3

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:41:35 +0000

Chapter 22 - 3#

Jingzhe couldn’t help but think of the nagging Mingyu.

Well, his ears hurt a little again.

At the same time, he was a little out of breath.

Forget it, what right did he have to talk about Yunkui?

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 02:09:20 +0000

Chapter 23#

Seven days were approaching, and omens began appearing.

The major sects suddenly discovered something terrifying. From the fifth day onward, they’d lost all sense of the disciples inside the realm.

These hundreds of disciples were all promising talents of their sects and absolutely couldn’t go missing.

Everyone panicked and quickly gathered to discuss countermeasures, dispatching elders to the mortal realm to investigate.

When they arrived at the desert, they finally understood how serious things were.

Chapter 23

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:44:03 +0000

Chapter 23#

An Wuxue sighed again.

His expression grew increasingly disappointed.

“No, you acted well,” he said. “Too well, in fact. Even just now, I was hoping you would refute me once more.”

Chapter 23#

Very Happy#

The puppy’s head, wearing a mushroom, peeked over quietly.

Li Heng: “Shh.”

The system knew, and hid its loudspeaker.

Pudding the puppy used its large ears to cover its mouth and its wet, dark nose.

Li Heng lowered his head bit by bit. Ji Landong was sleeping quietly in his arms, his breathing steady, his pale brows very relaxed. Li Heng adjusted his own breathing, fearing his heartbeat would disturb Ji Landong.

Chapter 23

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 12:01:37 +0000

Chapter 23#

Another sleepless night.

“Midnight snack is here!”

The arrival of the takeout refreshed everyone in the research institute. A student carried a warm beef pie and a cup of black coffee to Han Youpeng’s workbench, carefully put them down, and advised: “Supervisor, take a break for a while. You didn’t go to the cafeteria for dinner again tonight. Your body will collapse if this continues.”

“It’s fine, just leave it there. I’ll eat it later.”

Chapter 23

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 10:44:54 +0000

Chapter 23#

The Self-Deceiving Liar (End)#

Lin Xiamian walked silently to the intersection.

Watching Lin Xiaodong drive toward him, he ultimately couldn’t hold back. His fingertips hanging by his side trembled slightly as he called out softly: “Brother.”

He wanted to apologize, but that car didn’t stop in front of him for even a single second.

Lin Xiamian could only watch helplessly as it drove past him, the pain and regret in his heart almost crushing him completely.

Chapter 23

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 08:00:50 +0000

Chapter 23#

A Moment of Time#

“They should have found that little girl on Tiger Drum Mountain by now.”

Ten miles west of Yuntai Town, in a long-uninhabited farmhouse courtyard, an old Taoist pulled a roast chicken wrapped in oil paper from his robe. He opened it, tore off a leg, and spoke to another person in the yard while eating.

The other person was as thin as a monkey, sitting on a mostly collapsed courtyard wall, stretching his legs and yawning. He said, “We’ve already thought of a solution for them. Next, we just wait for them to bring out the bell.”

Chapter 23

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 08:26:27 +0000

Chapter 23#

Hidden Sharpness#

“Director Xiang!”

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:09:20 +0000

Chapter 23#

World 1: The Tragic Supporting Male Lead Changes the Script Online#

The creditors of POC ultimately failed to make a scene. The company was very satisfied with Qin Qing’s performance and gave him a bonus of several hundred yuan.

After receiving his salary and bonus, Qin Qing used the money to buy gifts for Ji Lan, Qin Huaichuan, Qin Guangyuan, and Ji Mingtang respectively.

Ji Lan’s was a beautiful and exquisite parasol, Qin Huaichuan’s was a tie, Qin Guangyuan’s was a set of Chinese chess, and Ji Mingtang’s was a fishing rod.

Chapter 23

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:09:08 +0000

Chapter 23#

[23rd Floor] Just Old Zhao: A child without a mother is really like a blade of grass no one loves T_T

…………

[30th Floor] Hui Se Jiu: Hug Xiaoxi, my heart aches for you, child. Next time we meet, I’ll treat you to a big meal.

[31st Floor] [OP] Just Registered A Random Account: A big meal is possible. Actually, I feel very ashamed that you know these things.

Chapter 23

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:08:38 +0000

Mother#

How could His Royal Highness the Crown Prince be here? Did he hear everything?

On the palace path, Fu Rong stood frozen in place, his face pale.

His mind was blank, save for one thought.

It was over. He was going to be kicked out of the palace. He was going to be exiled.

While he was in the palace, he was only separated from his mother in the Education Workshop by a palace gate. But if he were exiled, he would be separated from her by thousands of mountains and rivers.

Chapter 23

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Chapter 23#

A flurry of thick snow fell from the Nine Heavens, as it had done a year ago. The cold wind wailed in the air, bone-chilling and sharp as a whetted blade.

Another New Year’s Eve, yet there was little festive atmosphere in the palace.

Su Yang sat alone in the Imperial Garden, with the same decorations as last year—fine wine and delicacies, lanterns and auspicious silks. No one approached, making it exceptionally quiet.

Chapter 23 - 1

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 13:58:15 +0000

Chapter 23 - 1#

Letting Go - Xiao Cuan Will Never Let Go!#

—Where is Yanzhi?

Not only was Xiao Cuan stunned, even Xie Yi was stunned.

He turned his head and looked at the old man in disbelief.

What was going on? This shouldn’t be.

Xie Yi knew Yanzhi had escaped, and he also guessed that His Majesty would not let it rest and would definitely send someone to find him.

Chapter 23 - 1

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 06:00:05 +0000

Chapter 23 - 1#

The rules for shaking dice to compare size were simple. Each person shook three dice. If “small” was called, the one with the smaller sum of the three dice won. If “large” was called, the one with the larger sum won.

When it came to games, Chu Ziyu was the most enthusiastic. He slurred his words and cheered, “Small, small, small!”

“Alright, we’ll compare small.” Lin Fengyi picked up the dice cup, shook it a few times, pressed it on the table, and revealed it: one 2, and two 1s.

Chapter 23 - 1

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:41:35 +0000

Chapter 23 - 1#

Jingzhe felt that besides being a jealous person, Rong Jiu was also a little bit… how should he put it, skin-hungry?

This was the unlucky buff from the system before, but it was also very reasonable when applied to Rong Jiu.

Rong Jiu liked to touch him randomly.

Even when His Majesty went to Yongning Palace, he only went to the side hall to see Talented Lady Liu and never sought her out. This made Consort Kang feel immensely grateful.

Consort De felt Consort Kang’s gaze, opened her eyes to look, and Consort Kang smiled at her, cautiously saying, “Sister, in a few days, it will be the Empress Dowager’s birthday. What do you think…”

Chapter 21 - 22

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Chapter 21 - 22#

Chapter 21: The Opportunity Given by Zhou Jinzhi#

Ye Fan walked along the medicinal herb street, enduring the heartache as he purchased various medicinal herbs.

Suddenly, a message popped up. Ye Fan saw the message, was stunned for a moment, and then felt ecstatic. The text message actually showed a transfer of twenty million.

Not long after Ye Fan received the message, Wu Haoqiang’s call came in. “Uncle, did you receive the transfer message?”

Chapter 23 - 3

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:41:35 +0000

Chapter 23 - 3#

Mingyu answered readily: “You’re not wrong — Nanny Ming has been making everyone’s lives difficult lately. One day she’s ordering us to sweep every room in the compound, the next she won’t let us go back to our quarters and keeps us waiting on the masters outside. All sorts of nonsense. Even Grandpa De got dragged into it.”

Jingzhe asked, “Has she been targeting anyone in particular?”

Chapter 24

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 14:07:29 +0000

Chapter 24#

If You See SnowCh24.1 - Picked Up a Little Kitten#

How could that guy write something so important on a note? Su Ruhui was at a loss for words. Looking around, the night had steeped the snowy mountains in darkness, save for the faint glow of lamps in the valley. Even that light flickered, like a star teetering on the brink of extinction, ready to be swallowed by the darkness at any moment. Su Ruhui gazed up the slope. Ever since reading that note, he couldn’t shake the feeling that something was lurking in the shadows, watching them.

Chapter 24

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 11:16:07 +0000

Chapter 24#

And on top of that, they had a six‑ or seven‑year‑old girl—and a superior officer in questionable health.

Chapter 24

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 11:58:12 +0000

Chapter 24#

Memory#

The prospect of recovering his memories was, undeniably, compelling.

Zhu Anning missed Gongzi so terribly.

He wanted so badly to remember what Gongzi had looked like.

Zhu Anning pressed himself against Yin Yuheng’s chest and breathed in slowly, murmuring: “Shixiong — do you know about blood slaves?”

Shixiong, he thought, with quiet venom. Aren’t you essentially my blood slave right now?

“I do,” Yin Yuheng said, blinking. “There was a blood slave case in Fengliang once — I was there at the time.”

Chapter 24

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 11:31:16 +0000

Chapter 24#

Try Again#

Ji Landong was silent.

His soft, quiet dark eyes looked at Li Heng.

This gaze was heartbreaking. Li Heng felt as if his chest were being gripped, making it almost impossible

to breathe smoothly. Ji Landong was doing his best; Ji Landong really wanted to be happy.

Ji Landong was even willing to believe this explanation that sounded like something used to fool children.

This was sadder than Ji Landong giving up on being happy.

Chapter 24

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 05:01:16 +0000

Chapter 24#

To be honest, this was the first time 008 had encountered a host who needed help suppressing positive hot searches.

Although it was a newly manufactured system, it had heard from other systems at headquarters that in the early stages before a host becomes famous, they are usually required to manually boost hot search rankings and guide public opinion.

But now?

Not only did it not need to lift a finger, but the moment Song of the Earth hit the hot search list, the state sent in professionals to handle it!

Chapter 24

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 10:44:54 +0000

Chapter 24#

The Innocent and Naive Fool#

While inspecting the wounds, Lin Xiaodong accidentally pulled at the gash on Gu Xi’s abdomen.

The pain caused the unconscious man to let out a muffled groan and wake up. But presumably not yet fully conscious of his surroundings, the man struggled to lift his head and gave him a somewhat dazed look.

“…Who are you?”

His voice was hoarse. His dark eyes seemed flawless, but Lin Xiaodong, who knew him too well, could see at a glance the deep-seated vigilance and the hint of bewildered confusion hidden beneath the man’s calm expression.

Chapter 24

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 08:00:50 +0000

Chapter 24#

Flowers Bloom in the Desolate Summer#

The “Skinny Monkey” curled up on the ground, painfully clutching the bloody wound on his abdomen. His teeth chattered, and cold sweat poured down like rain. He was so pained that he didn’t even have the strength to cry out, let alone answer questions.

The remaining two had the intention to flee the moment the Skinny Monkey fell, but they only had the heart for it. They were fixed in place by an invisible force, unable even to turn around—and were then violently yanked, crashing into a pile with the Skinny Monkey.

Chapter 24

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 08:26:27 +0000

Chapter 24#

Scalding Galaxy#

He looked at the staff member and, rarely, took the initiative to speak: “Why was it chosen to be held at the square?”

The square was almost the furthest place from the hotel; going back and forth would take a long walk and a lot of time.

“The crew originally planned for the instrument shop, but the number of fans who came to support Teacher Luo and the others was more than previously estimated, so it was changed to the square, which can accommodate more people.”

Chapter 24

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 14:57:24 +0000

Chapter 24#

Zhao Rong’s tone was actually very gentle.

He was only in his twenties, but no matter what he said, his tone always felt as if it had been washed in the long river of time—unhurried, naturally carrying a hint of tenderness in every word.

This tenderness was consistent with his overall aura; he could get along with anyone and withstand any kind of temper. Although he appeared cheerful, he didn’t have the slightest bit of the recklessness typical of young masters raised in luxury. There was a contradiction in him: a calmness like a distant, long river, despite having his edges smoothed by life.

Chapter 24

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 06:00:05 +0000

Chapter 24#

Yan Heqing walked over to the base of the wall and hid himself in the shadows.

Ahead of him, Lu Muchi’s black eyes were icy, coldly sizing up Feng Zhixian.

The man who had driven Yan Heqing home last time.

He had already checked his background.

Feng Zhixian, the youngest son of the Feng family—real estate business, a family with a bit of money.

Lu Muchi’s gaze was dark and unreadable. As for why he’d looked into Feng Zhixian, he had found himself a perfectly good reason.

Chapter 24

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:44:59 +0000

Chapter 24#

Something Wrong#

He couldn’t tell Chao Musheng that either — that if he and Zhang San failed to clear the instance, the NPCs in this world would slowly forget they had ever existed. As though they had never been here at all.

Players and NPCs alike: pieces moved by the Main God. None of them free.

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:09:20 +0000

Chapter 24#

World 1: The Tragic Supporting Male Lead Changes the Script Online#

Qin Qing walked into the conference room and placed a steaming, fragrant cup of coffee by Cang Ming’s hand.

Cang Ming looked down, and his eyes flickered slightly. On the coffee, there was a very round and cute cat head pattern drawn with cream.

Asking him to drink that troublesome cat as a beverage—was Qin Qing venting his anger?

Chapter 24

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:09:08 +0000

Chapter 24#

[OP] Just Registered A Random Account Posting Time: 2017-04-05 23:09:31

I forgot how I replied to Pei Hao that day.

I seemed to have said nothing. Should I ask him not to hold a grudge against Jin Yu? That seems unfair to him.

Chapter 24#

Chapter 24 In the Forest (2)

For people camping far away from the crowd, nights in the forest have never had much entertainment.

After dinner, He Hailou looked at the watch on his wrist: 7:08.

What would he be doing at this time usually? —Playing cards, drinking, or engaging in other similar entertainments? He Hailou wasn’t sure. His schedule was chaotic, and there were too many things to play. But at this moment, he felt that going fishing in the deep pool Gu Chenzhou mentioned was a good decision.

Chapter 24

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Chapter 24#

Longing#

*

In the Cold Palace, Qin Wu sent the pigeon away, tore the note to pieces, and threw them out the window.

They drifted down with the snow and disappeared.

He had been the one to send Fu Rong those books.

He had been the one to deal with Fú Yù.

He had been the one to save Fu Rong’s mother.

And Fu Rong hadn’t spared him a single thought — his mind was entirely full of the Crown Prince and the Sixth Prince.

Chapter 24

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Chapter 24#

Thick snow fell continuously, covering the palace paths with a heavy layer once again. The eaves were also weighed down by the heavy snow, creating a white expanse that resembled a fairyland on earth.

The trees in Qinchun Palace were also covered in snow. A few palace servants were sweeping, while others entered the bedroom in a line, carrying breakfast in their hands.

Looking at those delicacies, the few snow-sweeping palace servants discussed while Su Yang was away: “This food is delivered every day, yet never eaten every day. It’s brought out exactly as it was sent in; what’s the point?”

Chapter 24 - 1

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 13:58:15 +0000

Chapter 24 - 1#

Mother - Meeting Mother, Xiao Cuan’s Major Breakdown#

Yanzhi was born in a remote and secluded small mountain village.

Most of the people in the village were surnamed “Yan,” so the village was called “Yanqi Village.”

Yanzhi’s father was a famous rogue and rascal in the village, idling around all day, either drinking or gambling.

The family’s fields were neglected, and they relied entirely on Yanzhi’s mother weaving cloth and spinning yarn to earn a bit of money to sustain their livelihood.

Chapter 24 - 1

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:41:35 +0000

Chapter 24 - 1#

Jingzhe’s illness had arrived quickly, and it left just as fast.

By the next morning he’d woken nearly recovered, and if it hadn’t been for the damp cloth still pressed to his forehead, he might have convinced himself it had all been a dream.

Huiping was visibly relieved, sitting at his side and wiping down his forehead.

“I got called away by the supervisor last night and didn’t get back until dawn. I was so worried — but look at you, you’re already up.”

Chapter 24 - 2

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 13:58:15 +0000

Chapter 24 - 2#

“Taoist temple.” Xiao Cuan murmured these two words, thoughtful.

*

At the same time.

Yanzhi was on the neighboring peak praying and requesting his mother’s longevity tablet.

The Taoist temple was not large, hidden in the mountains, with only one old Taoist priest and a few young acolytes.

There weren’t many longevity tablets settled here; Yanzhi was one of those who had paid more.

His mother’s tablet was quite new, and the altar was clean; the young acolytes cleaned it daily.

Chapter 24 - 2

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:41:35 +0000

Chapter 24 - 2#

“I only just got to the Directorate,” Jingzhe said. “Leaving already would be a bit much.”

Yunkui grinned. “Never mind that — do you want to go or not?”

By the look of things, if Jingzhe said yes, Yunkui had a way to make it happen.

Jingzhe pulled his blanket up over the lower half of his face and said, flatly: “No.”

Whatever advantages or drawbacks Shangyuan Garden had, they were none of his concern.

Chapter 24 - 3

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:41:35 +0000

Chapter 24 - 3#

The fat, greasy man wore an expression of frustration — not the look of someone who had learned a lesson, but of someone who was simply annoyed he hadn’t gotten what he wanted.

Those revolting eyes kept sliding over the group as they turned to leave.

Huiping looked away immediately.

Jiang Jinming had led them there, and he led them back — but not directly to the Directorate. He took a longer route, stopping at a quieter, more formal-looking building, where he had them wait outside while he went in alone.

Chapter 24 - 4

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:41:35 +0000

Chapter 24 - 4#

If the gift couldn’t impress on account of its value, then the only option left was to make it impress through sheer effort.

And so, somehow, Jingzhe found himself at the eleventh hour, begging someone to teach him how to stitch a sole.

Of course, his actual gift wasn’t a shoe sole.

That was just how he was training himself. Grinding away at a skill he didn’t have.

Chapter 25

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 14:07:29 +0000

Chapter 25#

If You See SnowCh25 - Let’s Call the Kitten Baobao#

The Secret Sect’s border capital.

In the secluded palace, Su Gou opened the window. If anyone had been there, they would have noticed that his eyes were glowing with a dazzling blue light. A faint halo shone beneath his porcelain white cheeks as if fireflies were crawling over him in waves.

Su Gou lowered his head, gaze washing over his palm. He slowly smiled, “Lord Shen Tu, can you feel it?”

Chapter 25

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:27:52 +0000

Chapter 25#

Zhang Xingchuan sat motionless on that sofa for more than ten minutes.

Tan Xiao turned over. In a half-asleep, half-awake state, he noticed the light in the hallway. Was the door open? Was Zhang Xingchuan back?

He sat up, eyes fixed on the door, got out of bed, and was about to head out.

“Hey,” Zhang Xingchuan called out to him.

Only then did Tan Xiao see Zhang Xingchuan sitting nearby.

Chapter 25

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 02:09:20 +0000

Chapter 25#

Chapter Twenty-Five#

The wind from outside blew into the room through the gaps in the door, and the red lanterns hanging throughout the room immediately began to sway.

The candlelight flickered. When Pei Huang finished speaking, the wick happened to make a soft crackling sound. It was an infinitesimal noise, but since no one else was speaking at the moment, the sound was exceptionally clear in the quiet room.

Chapter 25

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:44:03 +0000

Chapter 25#

Ji Landong had no recollection; he was too tired. Held by trembling hands and kissed with shivers, he fell into a deep sleep.

He woke up two days later.

The calendar said so.

Li Heng’s small wooden house was quite large. So far, he had unlocked the living room, dining kitchen, bathroom, and bedroom. The bedroom was warm, with soft, dim light, and a fresh, sweet orange scent in the air.

Chapter 25

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 05:01:16 +0000

Chapter 25#

“This is too much!”

Han Youpeng, awakened from his sleep by a phone call, was absolutely furious.

No matter how nicely things were said at the press conference, how righteously it was framed, it all boiled down to one thing: Country M was wary of China’s rapid development. Seeing that business couldn’t continue as usual, they simply dropped all pretense of civility and tore off their masks.

“So what do we do now?” His wife, equally aware of the magnitude of this impact, asked anxiously. “The country is in a developmental stage right now, and the demand for chips increases every year. Given Country M’s despotic nature, I’m afraid chip prices will skyrocket several times over before long.”

Chapter 25

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 10:44:54 +0000

Chapter 25#

The Innocent and Naive Fool#

“Y-you’re awake?”

The little merman carefully lifted his head, only then realizing that Gu Xi had woken up.

But he quickly remembered that Gu Xi couldn’t hear him speak, so he very gently pushed against the man’s chest, signaling him to let go.

His movement was small, but Gu Xi acted as if he had been burned by fire, abruptly releasing his grip.

Chapter 25

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 08:00:50 +0000

Chapter 25#

Threading the Needle#

Only after going upstairs did they realize that Shi Tang’s seemingly light bundle was actually a magical artifact. While slightly inferior to a Qiankun Ring, it had the advantage of being usable by ordinary people.

She brought at least thirty sets of skirts and dresses, ranging from simple silk skirts of humble families to complex and elegant palace attire, and even costumes from the Western Regions and Southern Borders. There were all styles and colors; opening a shop with them wouldn’t be a problem.

Chapter 25

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 08:26:27 +0000

Chapter 25#

I Don’t Know Him#

Mo Xuzhi patted his shoulder, indicating that he could look up and be a person again.

Du Minsheng straightened up.

“What to sing?”

The microphone spun in his hand, and Mo Xuzhi looked up and said, “I have to see if I can.”

If not, he could learn it on the spot.

In the past few years, besides dealing with the group of supporting characters, he had been immersed in the laboratory. He hadn’t heard many songs, and most of them were written by himself when he was free. He was almost in a state of being out of touch with the current trends, except for the old songs before.

Chapter 25

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 14:57:24 +0000

Chapter 25#

That night, Qiao Nanqi had many dreams.

First, he dreamed of the memories of Qiao Anqing that he had frequently seen in his dreams over the years. Then he remembered the time Zhao Rong sat outside the door all night, and the scene of Zhao Rong turning and smiling at him when he woke up and saw Zhao Rong busy in the dining room.

What followed in quick succession were the images of Zhao Rong looking at him over the years.

Chapter 25

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:44:59 +0000

Chapter 25#

Money Tree#

Qing Cai did not return all night, and there was no movement from next door in 402.

Zhao Shang opened the advanced study exchange group. Only the group owner had sent a message five minutes ago regarding the exam location and exam discipline. The other guides who usually reminded the advanced students to study seriously in the group did not speak.

About ten minutes later, a player replied in the group: [Received].

Chapter 25

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:43:55 +0000

Chapter 25#

“Fair warning — I don’t have condoms or anything else in the apartment.” Before they went upstairs, Yan Zishu said this in a perfectly matter-of-fact tone, hands in his pockets. “If needed, bring your own.”

World 1: The Tragic Supporting Male Lead Changes the Script Online#

In the huge office occupying more than one hundred square meters, Cang Ming sat in the main seat, looking through a contract.

The east wall of the office was entirely composed of floor-to-ceiling windows, with layers of clouds floating outside. On such a man-made peak, the shadows of surrounding buildings could no longer be seen, only the sun during the day and the moon at night could compete with it.

Chapter 25

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:09:08 +0000

Chapter 25#

[OP] Just Registered A Random Account Posting Time: 2017-05-7 20:49:18

Today I finally received the offer from the first school, happy!

Wanted to tell you guys immediately~

Have books to read, haha~(￣€€￣)~

Wait and see if there will be offers from other schools!

Are there any little angels studying abroad? Can you tell me what to prepare in advance?

[1st Floor] Simba: Prepare money (€€_€€).

[2nd Floor] unbelievable,: Depends on where you are. In big cities, you don’t really need to prepare anything. If going to the village, bring whatever you can. Eating instant noodles might be a luxury there (don’t ask me how I know).

Chapter 25

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:08:38 +0000

Chapter 25#

He thought, I no longer owe you. Everyone in this world owes me.

This equally vicious resentment sprouted from the young man’s heart, irrigated by the killing intent in the Flower Heart Mantra, burning into a prairie fire, blooming and bearing fruit in an instant. A forbearing smile appeared at the corner of Hua Jinian’s mouth. He smiled grimly, gritting his teeth word by word: “I’m afraid you don’t have the ability!”

Chapter 25

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 04:54:37 +0000

Chapter 25#

Chapter 25 Taking Root

When did He Hailou leave?

Gu Chenzhou frowned and stopped, raising his voice: “Young Master He?”

The rustling sound of leaves responded to Gu Chenzhou’s shout—but that was all. The sound that should have appeared never did, and He Hailou was nowhere to be found.

Gu Chenzhou stood in place for a while, walked back a few steps, and called He Hailou’s name again—this was not the vast Amazon forest with endless hunting animals and plants, nor was it a night full of lurking dangers—walking in the woods in broad daylight and disappearing silently, there was no second answer except leaving voluntarily.

Chapter 25

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Chapter 25#

Origins#

*

Late night. The Crown Prince’s residence.

Wind howled under the eaves. Inside, the brazier burned warmly.

The princes had been gathered around the game board, but the Sixth Prince had long since fallen asleep against Fu Rong’s shoulder. Fu Rong sat on his little stool at the edge of the bed, playing on his behalf.

He was growing drowsy himself, but kept it firmly suppressed. He didn’t dare show it.

Chapter 25

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Chapter 25#

In the second month, the spring imperial examinations arrived, and in the blink of an eye, it was once again the season when flowers bloomed. The vast expanse of white in the capital had long been replaced by the vibrant spring scenery, and everyone had changed into light clothing.

Talented scholars from all over gathered in the capital, just to show their great ambitions.

“Brother Li! You’ve come too!” At the entrance of the examination hall, a student saw an acquaintance and stepped forward.

Chapter 25 - 1

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 13:58:15 +0000

Chapter 25 - 1#

Boarding - On the Boat! Xiao Cuan’s Duplicity…#

—“His Majesty’s verbal decree! Lift the ban!”

—“Open the city gates! Resume traffic!”

Chongxi#

After Huang Yiyue left the lounge, her first move was to find Xie Yan. Upon receiving her hint, Xie Yan quickly left his seat and went to the garden with Huang Yiyue.

In the quiet place under the flower trellis, the shadows of vines danced, and silence reigned.

Huang Yiyue said sourly, “I asked, there’s nothing between the two of them. Ye Sheng is lucky to meet a noble person even on a train. But with that freak’s personality, he can’t grasp the opportunity even if it’s placed in front of him.”

Chapter 25 - 2

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 13:58:15 +0000

Chapter 25 - 2#

He had clearly ordered all of Yanzhi’s things to be cleared out, yet the hall and the couch were still full of Yanzhi!

He was going to change these quilts; he was going to dismantle this couch.

Ye Sheng lowered his eyes and played a small game on his phone. Since he chose to stay, he planned to help thoroughly investigate the matter of the western-style building. After listening to Old Master Qin’s words, Ye Sheng spoke indifferently, “Third wife?”

He suddenly spoke, but no one at the scene felt it was wrong. His calm tone and attitude made it seem as if he was originally a person of high status who came to question.

Chapter 25 - 3

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:41:35 +0000

Chapter 25 - 3#

“Wufu is nothing to fear; it’s his brother who is troublesome,” Kou Hui said calmly. “However, you don’t need to worry now. Wude is about to fall.”

Seeing Shi’en’s curious expression, Kou Hui didn’t hesitate to explain, “Wude occasionally leaves the palace for business. He uses this opportunity to amass wealth outside the palace, keep women—a hobby he shares with Wufu—and has even made contact with other officials…” At this point, Kou Hui revealed a grim expression.

Chapter 25 - 4

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:41:35 +0000

Chapter 25 - 4#

“Hey, tell me, is this really your brother? Why does it look more like you’re keeping a young lover?” he clicked his tongue. “This is really domineering.”

Jingzhe was tidying up his things and said without looking up, “Watch your mouth.”

Then he paused and looked up.

“How is this domineering?”

Zheng Hong remembered that Jingzhe hadn’t had any hobbies of his own for over ten years and clearly hadn’t had his romantic awakening. He immediately rolled up his sleeves, looking like he was about to give a good lecture.

Chapter 23 - 24

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Chapter 23 - 24#

Chapter 23: Too Hard to Please?#

The bus stopped after three hours of driving. “There’s no road ahead. Everyone needs to walk.”

Xiao Chi and the others got off the bus one after another. As soon as Ye Fan got off, he saw rolling mountains.

Xiao Chi walked to Bai Yunxi and said, “Ah Xi, are you okay?”

How does it feel to destroy a favored child of heaven?

To trample the bright moon into the mud, to trap a phoenix in a cage. To break his knees, to wear down his pride. To let his bright eyes be stained with despair, to bend his upright back, making him kneel before you to be toyed with and admired at will. You nonchalantly enjoy his struggle, controlling his life.

Chapter 26

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:23:32 +0000

Chapter 26#

Another Good Ending#

The sun was dazzling.

The bright white light, enough to cause temporary blindness, did not have the warmth it should have.

The wind was still bone-chillingly cold, just like before.

What was different from before was the figure standing by the roadside with a small cake, eyes downcast. It was clearly a youth, with a thin and frail frame.

Thin, sharp, and excessively silent.

And excessively good-looking.

Chapter 26

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 10:44:54 +0000

Chapter 26#

The Innocent and Naive Fool#

Lin Xiaodong couldn’t quite figure out the situation, so he simply gave his tail a flick and swam toward the shore.

Gu Xi crouched down, watching the little merman resting against the bank. He tilted his head and said happily: “From now on, we can converse normally.”

After a pause, he re-introduced himself: “My name is Lin Xiaodong. What’s yours?”

“Gu Xi,” Gu Xi answered subconsciously.

Chapter 26

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 08:00:50 +0000

Chapter 26#

Low Swirl and Return#

Yan Wushu fell from the second floor of the inn without making a sound; Xiao Man guessed the fellow had flown away on the wind. He turned back from the window just as Qu Hanxing pushed the door open and entered. Upon looking up, the concern in Qu’s eyes turned into a look of amazement.

Xiao Man’s white skirt trailed on the floor, his dark hair cascading down like a waterfall. His face was clean and simple, but his features possessed a natural, pure beauty. The wind came from outside the window, swirling low and returning, making his sleeves flutter as if he were an immortal descended to earth.

Chapter 26

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 08:26:27 +0000

Chapter 26#

Chapter 26#

This time, Fu Jinchi finally managed to shoo a fully conscious Yan Zishu into the bathroom to shower properly, and stood watch until he came out with his hair blown dry.

Yan Zishu would never have guessed, going by appearances alone, that Fu Jinchi could be such a fussy person.

Not only that: by the time he emerged, a pot of century egg and lean pork congee had finished cooking on a timer in the kitchen, and was sitting on the table at exactly the right temperature to eat.

Chapter 26

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:42:43 +0000

Chapter 26#

Mm. I took it in the end.

Then I passed out and slept for three days.

But I woke up.

No slap in the face. Not dead.

Afterward, I went to ask Doctor Jiang about this “Broken Fate.”

Doctor Jiang thought for a long time before finally remembering. He said it was a rare medicine from the southern frontier, capable of breaking the love-gu used by the royal house of the Southern Kingdom.

Chapter 26

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:09:30 +0000

Chapter 26#

“Are you crazy?” Having steadily earned 27 times the profit and avoided the terrible crash, Xiao Yun had just breathed a sigh of relief. Who knew that Chen Yuanming would rush into the stock market again at this time? He only felt his temples throbbing, and he just wanted to discipline this ignorant brat on behalf of his elders!

Chen Yuanming was noncommittal, just staring intently at a certain stock on the board. Amidst the plunge, only it maintained a steady hovering posture, with a trading volume of several thousand every day, looking incredibly sexy. In this era, many people may not know the reason and will only think that this stock is very reliable and may be a good investment target. But Chen Yuanming knew that someone was manipulating the market, using money to manipulate the rise and fall of stock prices in this almost barbaric golden age of stocks.

Chapter 26

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:09:20 +0000

Chapter 26#

World 1: The Tragic Supporting Male Lead Changes the Script Online#

Cang Ming’s question stunned Qin Zishi. For a few seconds, his mind was in chaos, unable to think at all.

“President Cang, what do you mean?” He asked back blankly.

“Your guarantee is worthless to me.” Cang Ming spoke slowly, word by word.

He maintained his usual cold style, no affirmation, no praise, no encouragement. In front of Qin Zishi, he was still the emotionless Cang Ming.

Chapter 26

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:09:08 +0000

Chapter 26#

Chapter 26 Extra €€ One

“Come over next week to have a meal with Uncle Zhou and meet his daughter,” Song Wanqin said cheerfully on the phone, “The girl is beautiful, gentle and virtuous, just graduated from the UK…”

“Mom, I don’t have time,” Pei Hao interrupted Song Wanqin abruptly, his tone carrying a hint of resistance, “Can you stop worrying about this in the future?”

It would have been fine if Pei Hao hadn’t said anything, but this sentence poked Song Wanqin’s sore spot.

Chapter 26

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:08:38 +0000

Chapter 26#

Chapter 26

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Chapter 26#

A bright moon hung in the sky, stars reflecting each other, dotting everyone’s night curtain with shimmering colors. The spring night was incredibly vibrant.

The Qionglin Banquet for the new top scholar was a necessary program after every spring imperial examination.

A banquet was set in the Imperial Garden, with all the civil and military officials coming to congratulate, making it very lively.

“I thought that for this year’s Qionglin Banquet, the Emperor wouldn’t want to hold it.” An official spoke softly with another before Su Yang arrived.

Chapter 26 - 1

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 13:58:15 +0000

Chapter 26 - 1#

Regret - Can’t Help Thinking of Yanzhi#

—Who?

Who are these people?

—On what basis?

On what basis did Yanzhi’s favorability toward them rise so quickly?

On what basis did Yanzhi have an initial favorability of fifteen for Xiao Chen and A-Si, ordinary characters who don’t even have proper names?

On what basis did Yanzhi’s favorability toward this Boss Wei keep rising? It’s only been half a day, and it’s already nearly thirty!

Chapter 26 - 1

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 06:00:05 +0000

Chapter 26 - 1#

Hot water?

The driver’s eye twitched slightly. It was the first time he had seen someone invite Lu Lin to drink hot water.

Anyone in the capital who wanted to invite Lu Lin to a banquet or dinner would probably vomit blood upon hearing this.

While the driver was still marveling, he saw in the rearview mirror that Lu Lin was opening the car door.

“!” The driver was shocked. He was actually going? He hurriedly opened his door, opened the umbrella, and ran to the back to shield Lu Lin from the rain.

Chapter 26 - 1

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:41:35 +0000

Chapter 26 - 1#

Meng Zhongtong was very cautious. He had his men, who were laden with spoils, find a place to hide first, while he and his second-in-command went to hand over the person.

After waiting for an extra half an hour at the designated place, Meng Zhongtong was about to lose his patience when he finally saw the person he was supposed to meet arrive late.

Chapter 26 - 3

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:41:35 +0000

Chapter 26 - 3#

They only ate two meals a day.

One meal was eaten after returning from work in the morning, and the other was eaten an hour and a half after noon, when it was not yet dark.

At seventeen or eighteen, or in their twenties, they were all boys who could eat, especially those who did hard labor. They naturally had a big appetite when they came back.

Chapter 26 - 4

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:41:35 +0000

Chapter 26 - 4#

“Why?”

Jingzhe: “I like you and want to be with you. I don’t covet your money or your power. Being happy like this now, there’s no need to think too much.” He spoke slowly, and as he spoke, he carefully stroked Rong Jiu’s hair.

He really liked Rong Jiu’s hair.

The courtyard was quiet, with peach branches outside blooming in tender colors, crowded together.

Xue Jingci reached for a waist sash to tie for Pei Huang. Lowering his head revealed tender white skin on his neck marked with an ambiguous red mark.

Pei Huang hadn’t actually wanted to bite him, hesitating long before only leaving a red mark.

But the warmth from his lips still seemed to linger. Pei Huang avoided looking, reaching to snatch the sash, stammering: “I’ll do it myself.”

Chapter 27

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:44:03 +0000

Chapter 27#

Qin Wei was choked by An Wuxue’s words, and his look of astonishment slightly subsided.

The Innocent and Naive Fool#

—The First World · Side Story—

…

…………

In the third winter after Lin Xiaodong left, Lin Xiamian jumped from a building.

Yes. My affection toward Chu Ruiyuan has mostly been an act.

Chapter 27

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:09:30 +0000

Chapter 27#

June passed in the blink of an eye, and the listing of new stocks was excellent. The market was slowly pulled back by the upward trend. Xiao Yun stared at the broader market every day and felt a little more comfortable all over. After Chen Yuanming operated the market once, he gradually discovered some clues about the stock market, some abnormal entry and exit volumes and price ratios. But the current speculators have been pushing the prices high. The rise of new stocks has long been unstoppable, and no one will be stupid enough to ruin this great situation.

Chapter 27

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:09:20 +0000

Chapter 27#

World 1: The Tragic Supporting Male Lead Changes the Script Online#

996 had been wandering outside for half a month, and when it reappeared, it had lost a lot of weight. Its fur was gray and dirty, completely losing the majesty of a divine messenger.

“Qin Qing, quickly confess to Cang Ming, say you like him.” 996 circled far away from Cang Ming, sneaked to Qin Qing’s feet, and urged in a small voice.

Chapter 27

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:09:08 +0000

Chapter 27#

Chapter 27 Extra €€ Two

There are no classes in the US between Christmas and New Year’s Day. Mo Xi didn’t plan to return to China, so he flew to the city where his dad was.

This was Mo Xi’s first time visiting his dad’s home in the US. A detached small villa with five or six rooms, a unique small backyard, and a big yellow dog.

It looked like a quite comfortable life.

Chapter 27

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:08:38 +0000

Chapter 27#

Having received this promise, Hua Jinian’s eyes suddenly lit up. In an instant, a hundred thoughts flashed through his mind, maybe even more. In the end, he didn’t know which one to say. The nine-linked ring was warmed by his hand, and the man brought the medicine bowl to his lips.

At this moment, the young man finally blurted out a sentence. He said: “You feed me.”

Hua Qianjue said in astonishment: “If you are willing to drink the medicine, I will naturally feed you.”

Chapter 27

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:01:21 +0000

Chapter 27#

Hotel#

Butler Li had been waiting for them outside the door. Ye Sheng’s old-fashioned phone, with only 30% battery, couldn’t last long and turned off after they left. He frowned slightly.

Upon seeing this, Butler Li immediately extended his hand kindly and thoughtfully, smiling, “Mr. Ye, please give me your phone. I’ll charge it for you.”

“Thank you.” Ye Sheng didn’t refuse and handed it over. He turned his head to Ning Weichen, “Are we going to the hotel now?”

Chapter 27

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 04:54:37 +0000

Chapter 27#

Chapter 27 Shi Shan

…How much must this hurt.

Sun Peiming looked at the table and Gu Chenzhou’s hand, and this thought couldn’t help but pop up in his mind.

Gu Chenzhou, on the other hand, quickly restrained his emotions after a moment of rage, leaned back on the sofa and said to Sun Peiming: “These photos were given to Young Master Sun by that person?”

Sun Peiming nodded slightly: “Without a little bait, why would the Sun family bite the hook? These things were originally intended to be placed in Young Master Wei’s car. Young Master Gu arrived just in time.”

Chapter 27

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Chapter 27#

Pitch-Pot#

*

Cold wind howled. Qin Wu stood outside the Zhāoyáng Hall.

The sky was darkening. He stood without moving, his black cloak merging with the night until he was almost invisible.

He was like a wolf crouched in a shadowed corner — those deeply green eyes, full of something feral, glowing faintly in the dark.

One wall away, the Zhāoyáng Hall was warm and lively. The princes were playing pitch-pot, and had fallen into a dispute.

Chapter 27

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Chapter 27#

Spring ended and summer arrived. In the blink of an eye, it was almost summer, and the wind in the air carried a hint of heat, the burning temperature roasting the earth like a charcoal fire.

The entire Huaxia was enveloped in tiredness and fatigue, but the only thing that made people happy was that the Emperor of Great Yong had finally started attending court again. Even though those wanted posters had never been taken down from beginning to end, the civil and military officials didn’t care about those things anymore; as long as Su Yang was willing to return to court and handle political affairs, they were deeply grateful.

Chapter 27 - 1

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 08:26:27 +0000

Chapter 27 - 1#

Grand Return#

The staff member watched helplessly as Mo Xuzhi went on stage.

All the lights went down.

Standing in the center of the stage, Du Minsheng suddenly smelled a familiar, extremely faint fragrance.

But time didn’t allow him to stop and think.

The fans, who were very excited just now, gradually quieted down, and the entire scene was unexpectedly quiet.

Du Minsheng took a secret breath.

Chapter 27 - 1

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 01:08:42 +0000

Chapter 27 - 1#

In Hand - He, Xiao Cuan, Is the Idiot!#

For three consecutive days, Yanzhi has not made any new acquaintances.

This indicates that Yanzhi has been staying with the same group of people, in the same place.

Yet, several close ministers, leading thousands of soldiers, have searched both inside and outside the city with no results.

This means Yanzhi has joined a departing group or used a means of transportation.

Chapter 27 - 1

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:41:35 +0000

Chapter 27 - 1#

Before dawn, Huiping woke up. They were responsible for sweeping, so they had to get up earlier than the other palace staff. Waking up in the dark had become their habit.

But as Huiping followed his usual routine and looked at Jingzhe’s bed, he found that there was no one on it.

Huiping and Jingzhe usually woke up around the same time, earlier than the others.

Chapter 27 - 2

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 08:26:27 +0000

Chapter 27 - 2#

He said: “March 4th, I want to book March 4th.”

Mo Xuzhi slightly pried Luo Wenyun’s hand open a bit and said: “March 4th is still far off, why book it now?”

“That day you…” Luo Wenyun stopped halfway through speaking and only said, “I want to book March 4th.”

Luo Wenyun seemed very excited, his hands even a bit shaking.

Mo Xuzhi shook his head: “That day might not work out.”

Chapter 27 - 2

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 01:08:42 +0000

Chapter 27 - 2#

“That’s good then. I’ll call them all out right away!”

“Very well.”

“Men, everyone come here!”

At Boss Wei’s command, the crew members put down what they were doing and came forward, standing in a line.

“This is everyone on the ship. My surname is Wei.”

The two officials exchanged a discreet look, said nothing, and simply lowered their heads to record two characters on paper.

Chapter 27 - 2

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:41:35 +0000

Chapter 27 - 2#

Zheng Hong: “I really don’t understand you.”

If you say you don’t want to climb up, you barely made it to the assessment at the age of twenty. You should know that Zheng Hong is already a third-rank eunuch, and that was a few years ago.

But if you really want to climb up, people strive for higher places. With such a good opportunity right in front of you, why don’t you take it?

Chapter 27 - 3

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:41:35 +0000

Chapter 27 - 3#

Jingzhe encountered such a big event with Wude, but he didn’t specifically bring it up. It was only after everyone had dispersed that it was casually mentioned.

“Jingzhe, it’s normal for friends to give and take,” Huiping said earnestly. “We can’t always rely on you and give nothing in return.”

Jingzhe was in a daze. He didn’t expect that what he had just said to Zheng Hong would soon be used against himself.

Chapter 28

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 14:07:29 +0000

Chapter 28#

If You See SnowCh28 - I’m Really Going to Die#

CW: kidnapping and coercion

Chapter 28#

As expected!

Xie Zhefeng was not that easy to fool.

During the trip to the Yunjian Sect, there were too many suspicious points.

Previously, when Xie Zhefeng was questioning him, Qin Wei had suddenly arrived, and Xie Zhefeng had not asked anything further.

On the way back to Zhaoshui City, neither of them spoke, making him somewhat unsure of what Xie Zhefeng was thinking. Now that the man had asked, he finally let go of his lingering heart.

Chapter 28

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 09:10:00 +0000

Chapter 28#

At Creation · III

His Lips Pressed Thinly#

Yan Wushu paced in a small area, his folding fan tapping lightly against his palm, searching for clues in his memory.

Suddenly, something occurred to him. He covertly observed Shi Tang for a few moments, then turned his head to ask Xiao Man, “The spiritual energy that enveloped the Unheard Bell just now came from your hand, and you also pulled me back over a zhang away, not letting me get close. You took these precautions—is it because it cannot be touched by living beings?”

Chapter 28

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 08:26:27 +0000

Chapter 28#

Reunion After a Long Absence#

Mo Xuzhi woke up and rubbed his eyes, looking out the window.

He could already see the silhouette of Jinghua University.

“We’re almost there.”

Noticing the movement of the person beside him, Wang Zhifeng closed the documents and reached out to touch Mo Xuzhi’s hair.

A touch and then apart.

He said, “Your hair is messy.”

Mo Xuzhi didn’t mind, casually ruffling his hair a few times before wiping his face.

Chapter 28

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 21:16:43 +0000

Chapter 28#

Zhao Rong spent a long time chatting with Zhao Ming.

The doctor had once warned him that with Zhao Ming’s illness, there was no telling when she might completely lose lucidity or even get worse. Whenever he had the chance, he should encourage her to talk more to keep her mind active.

Chapter 28#

Such a dreadful thing, encountering it is a calamity for anyone.

Ji Chen went from being baffled to losing his wits. His instinctive reaction was to go on the forum to clarify, but he was stopped by a phone call from “Black-rimmed glasses,” who said it would only make things worse: “Don’t provide new material for gossip. The most important thing is to delete it quickly.”

“Black-rimmed glasses” helped contact the forum administrator, but the administrator saw the message with a delay and only locked the thread and banned the account at this time.

Chapter 28

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:42:43 +0000

Chapter 28#

Holy crap. A fellow countryman!

I immediately claimed kinship with this transmigrated comrade from the same era.

After talking with Fang Xueying, I realized my fellow modern soul had it far worse than I did.

He used to be a man.

The gold-chain-wearing tough-guy type—the kind who went out with a kid trailing behind to peel garlic for him.

But after transmigrating, before he could accomplish anything, he first got cut “down there” and ended up inhabiting the body of a baby girl who had just died.

Chapter 28

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:09:30 +0000

Chapter 28#

Sitting on the sofa, Chen Yuanming flipped through the freshly printed newspaper as usual. The aftermath of the Shenzhen August 10th incident had been rippling for the past few days. Television, radio, and newspapers were full of long reports, going back and forth on social topics such as “risks in the stock market” or huge profits leading to corruption. Even the Shanghai stock market, which had been booming, was affected. Starting from the 11th, the market continued to plummet. Within 3 days, the Shanghai Composite Index fell from more than 900 points to more than 700 points, a drop of up to 20%. Even the fourth lottery of subscription certificates could not stop the downward trend…

Chapter 28

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:09:20 +0000

Chapter 28#

World 1: The Tragic Supporting Male Lead Changes the Script Online#

Cang Ming stood on the balcony, silently watching Qin Qing leave. That chubby cat also chased after Qin Qing.

That person hurried to the garden outside, helped the girl trapped in the huge skirt to get up, and gently wiped the tears from her cheeks. It is unknown what he said, but the girl burst into tears, and Qin Qing gently hugged her, waiting patiently.

Chapter 28

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:09:08 +0000

Chapter 28#

Chapter 28 Extra €€ Three

A week later, when Mo Xi was worrying about tuition fees, a large balance suddenly appearing on his bank card startled him. At first, he thought someone was using his account for money laundering. After checking the transaction record, he found it was transferred by Dabai.

At this time, Dabai’s WeChat also popped up: “Transferred 300,000 to you, did you receive it?”

Mo Xi couldn’t believe it. When did Dabai become so rich? That tone was as calm as if transferring 300,000 was like transferring 30 yuan.

Chapter 28

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:08:38 +0000

Chapter 28#

But in just an instant, the long sword flew up as if it had a life of its own, stabbing towards the back, but did not stab further. The young man maintained the posture of stabbing back for a while, but finally made a sword flourish, withdrew the long sword, and chuckled lightly: “What are you here for?”

The woman was still in a maid’s long dress, not having changed back into the luxurious and complicated skirt and jacket. At this moment, she just lowered her head and whispered: “The Fortress Master just met a guest.” The young man smiled: “What does it have to do with me?”

Chapter 28

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:01:21 +0000

Chapter 28#

The Truth#

The fish scale necklace was returned to its rightful owner.

Ye Sheng fumbled with the light green scale, his head lowered, unable to describe his feelings. He didn’t know why his grandmother had used this fish scale as the key to the box. In his eyes, it was just a cheap necklace he had bought from the market. So cheap that he could give it away to a stranger on the train. If he hadn’t met Ning Weichen at the banquet, would he have never been able to open that box in his life?

Chapter 28

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 04:54:37 +0000

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:41:35 +0000

Chapter 28 - 2#

But most people couldn’t be like that.

Even when Jingzhe was learning, Cen Xuan had to break things down bit by bit to teach him.

Jingzhe: “Director, you have a talent for reading. But most people can’t grasp it as quickly as you. They can only memorize the shape and pronunciation of words through painstaking practice.”

For those without talent, this was not an easy task.

Chapter 28 - 2

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Chapter 28 - 2#

The Crown Prince was gentle and observant of etiquette, always amiable, so he wouldn’t give people such a strong sense of oppression.

Qin Wu was like a bandit, his aura like a mountain collapsing and the sea tilting, pressing people until they couldn’t breathe.

Fu Rong also didn’t understand why he always pestered him.

Perhaps… it was because Qin Wu sought revenge for the smallest grievance, and since he refused to be his study companion, he wanted to retaliate against him.

Chapter 28 - 3

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:41:35 +0000

Chapter 28 - 3#

Rong Jiu’s eyes moved slightly, and a smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, but the smile looked somewhat strange and twisted, with a distinct malice.

“Jingzhe, have you ever thought… that maybe I was the one who instigated the conflict between them?”

Jingzhe: “…”

Rong Jiu would always, at some point, suddenly reveal his cruel side in a very frightening way.

The thick malice in his tone was simply too obvious.

Chapter 28 - 4

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:41:35 +0000

Chapter 28 - 4#

His Majesty didn’t even glance at Shi Lijun. As he passed a guard with a sword, he casually drew the man’s blade.

Chapter Twenty-Nine#

Seeing no movement inside the room for a long time, the person outside reached out and knocked on the door again.

Calculation#

Severe pain radiated from his wrist, making Yin Yuheng’s face turn pale.

The teacher’s expression was so cold, his pupils a deep, heavy ink color. At this moment, Yin Yuheng had no doubt that Li Guanghan would truly strike.

Yin Yuheng slightly lowered his eyes, and Li Guanghan couldn’t see the look in them.

His slender wrist was held tight in Li Guanghan’s hand; his lips seemed to tremble as he pleaded: “Teacher…”

Chapter 29

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:23:32 +0000

Chapter 29#

Chapter 29#

Jokes#

You’re supposed to not refuse someone who’s smiling at you — but this particular smile was almost aggressively radiant.

Chao Musheng stood there for a moment, genuinely unsure whether to accept the steaming breakfast being held out to him. He reached into his bag and produced a bread roll. “Thank you — I brought something, though.”

Chapter 29#

Although the bus was barely considered a direct route, it still took the two of them a full forty minutes to reach the Bund. The perpetually overcrowded Shanghai buses were fine for Chen Yuanming, but for Xiao Junyi, who had been chauffeured around since childhood, it was not so wonderful. His snow-white T-shirt had long been soaked with sweat, and wearing jeans and sneakers in Shanghai’s humid August weather was suffocating. When they arrived at their destination, he looked as if he had been thrown into a washing machine and spun around. Even his vain little hairstyle was barely hanging on, pitifully clumped together.

Chapter 29

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:09:20 +0000

Chapter 29#

World 1: The Tragic Supporting Male Lead Changes the Script Online#

Qin Qing led Zhou Linlin to spin on the dance floor. His superb skills gave Zhou Linlin the illusion that she was just a butterfly on his fingertips.

He let go, and Zhou Linlin spun out involuntarily. He pulled back, and Zhou Linlin fluttered back into his arms. This was not dancing, but a controlled flight, very light and happy.

Chapter 29

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:09:08 +0000

Chapter 29#

Chapter 29 Extra - Four

Since parting during the Spring Festival, Shane had been appearing more diligently at the library. Every time he came, it was to borrow or return books, so even if he had other motives, Mo Xi couldn’t really say anything.

Shane would bring Mo Xi small gifts, intentionally or not, such as a cup of coffee on a weekend morning, or one or two interesting little gadgets. Small enough that refusing would seem too distant, yet accepting them felt like falling into a trap.

Chapter 29

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:08:38 +0000

Chapter 29#

Chapter 29 - 1

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 01:08:42 +0000

Chapter 29 - 1#

Partnering Up; Mad Dog Building a Nest#

“No… no need…”

Yanzhi sat up, wanting to stop him.

But it was already too late.

Chu Yu took a large leap, crossed the threshold, and disappeared in a flash.

Well… alright then…

Yanzhi sat back on the couch and touched his stomach.

He had slept for quite a while. The sunlight that had been shining through the bedroom window had unknowingly shifted to the other side.

Chapter 29 - 1

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 06:00:05 +0000

Chapter 29 - 1#

Yan Heqing had only been standing for a few seconds when a taxi stopped.

After getting in and giving the address, Yan Heqing looked out the window. The moment the taxi started, the streetlights flickered, and a car drove by.

Looking up, the receding hotel’s upper floors were brilliantly lit.

It should have started.

Yan Heqing thought calmly.

2120

Lin Fengzhi’s eyes were streaming with tears from the pain. The Lu Muchi in front of him was unfamiliar and forceful, and he couldn’t push him away at all. Moreover, Lu Muchi exuded a dangerous aura and was pressing down on him…

Chapter 29 - 1

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:41:35 +0000

Chapter 29 - 1#

In all his years, the thing Zong Yuanxin regretted most was becoming an official at court.

In his early years, he never imagined he would end up clocking in every day, receiving a salary from the court, and entering and leaving the imperial palace daily.

He certainly never thought he would encounter a patient as unreasonable as Helian Rong.

His ill-fated connection with Helian Rong went back a long way.

Chapter 29 - 1

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Chapter 29 - 1#

The two talked for a while before going their separate ways.

When he returned to the imperial kitchen, Mingyu saw Zhu Erxi squatting by the large water tank, scooping water. There were many valuable live fish in the tank, and the water had to be changed frequently.

Chapter 29 - 2

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Chapter 29 - 2#

The scripture he had just recited was one he often recited in his previous life, for Fu Rong.

The alchemist who led the kneeling was one he had bribed.

Qin Wu burned incense and prayed. The Old Emperor, while stroking his beard, had already found an excuse for him: “Well, your mother was from the grasslands. I have heard that the sorcery of those grassland tribes is also useful. You have foreign blood, and in the Cold Palace, you actually became self-taught.”

Chapter 29 - 3

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:41:35 +0000

Chapter 29 - 3#

She said at the right time, “Empress Dowager, has His Majesty already discovered it?” No matter how many people died in Qianming Palace, there must be those few who were poisoned with Gu.

The Empress Dowager said calmly, “So what if he knows?”

She sneered.

“His life is just too tough, otherwise, he wouldn’t be alive until now.”

Huang Yijie frowned slightly. The Empress Dowager’s words didn’t sound like she was cursing the emperor, but rather… stating a certain fact.

Chapter 29 - 4

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:41:35 +0000

Chapter 29 - 4#

This was precisely on the fifth day after the two of them had parted on bad terms.

Counting the days, it had been almost a month.

Rong Jiu had also not come several times.

The end of the year was approaching.

Jingzhe patted his full little belly and sighed heavily.

He didn’t know how Rong Jiu’s body was. When they met frequently before, he thought about him, but not so often. But now that he suddenly couldn’t see him, and didn’t know when he would, the flame in his heart seemed to grow with the wind, burning even more fiercely.

Chapter 30

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 14:07:29 +0000

Chapter 30#

If You See SnowCh30 - Sang Chiyu’s Real Identity#

Secret Sect’s Infernal Prison, in the ice cellar.

Su Ruhui remained silent for a long time, while Su Gou looked at him with a smile, his curved eyes holding a rather meaningful expression.

Su Gou’s fingers twitched slightly beneath his sleeve, silently activating the “Mind Reading” secret arts.

Childhood memories fluttered past like white butterflies, leaving Su Ruhui sighing deeply. He had long harbored doubts: What was the truth behind Sang Chiyu’s secret arts deviation? How could a bowl of “heart’s blood” possibly revive a person? And what exactly was that mysterious heart core within him? Everything that happened twenty-two years ago was shrouded in mystery. After a lifetime of investigation and a return after death, all these questions finally found answers.

Chapter 30

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:27:52 +0000

Chapter 30#

Tan Xiao’s prediction of Zhou Ruofei was quite accurate; he was a brother who loved to bluster but was actually very easy to coax.

Initially, he was clamoring for Tan Xiao to come to his presidential suite immediately to discuss the stakes of Tan Xiao’s “going gay” in person. However, as soon as Tan Xiao said he had an appointment with his advisor for 8:00 AM tomorrow and it wasn’t convenient to travel that far tonight, Zhou Ruofei immediately understood and accepted.

Chapter 30

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 02:09:20 +0000

Chapter 30#

Chapter Thirty#

Jiang Chengyi thought for a moment and agreed, saying bluntly, “I think the Young Master will definitely use the poison. The demon race and the human race are irreconcilable; that will never change no matter what.”

Xue Jingci didn’t speak, only nodding slightly.

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 13:47:47 +0000

Chapter 30#

Begging You#

When he received the news that Li Guanghan would arrive later, Zhu Anning was sitting at the table waiting.

His senior brother told him to be good, so he didn’t go anywhere.

“Master has something to do?” Zhu Anning frowned, “Then what about senior brother?”

The small Taoist boy didn’t know either and excused himself.

An inexplicable sense of anxiety arose in Zhu Anning’s heart, and he couldn’t help but stand up and pace back and forth in the room.

Chapter 30

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:23:32 +0000

Chapter 30#

Day Nine Countdown#

The System took the game controller Yu Lanyin handed over.

Yu Lanyin was very skilled with his wheelchair. This was a game that required two hands to operate the controller, but it didn’t faze him. With a rubber band tying a few flattened disposable chopsticks, he could smoothly control the character with one hand.

However, clearing levels still required two people.

Yu Lanyin’s living quarters were on the second floor of the shop, with poor lighting, but it was just as neatly organized.

Chapter 30

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 23:05:02 +0000

Chapter 30#

The Innocent and Naive Fool#

Lin Xiaodong’s eyes widened in surprise, and it took a moment for him to react: “No way, Lulu is Lu Jing? The Eldest Princess of the Empire married your adjutant?”

Gu Xi nodded: “They had been in love for a long time before the engagement was set. That’s why the royal family removed her from the genealogy and announced to the public that the Eldest Princess had died of illness.”

Chapter 30

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 21:46:08 +0000

Chapter 30#

Full of Interest#

The night was filled with lights, and the evening breeze fluttered his sleeves. This person’s realm seemed extremely high; even with the eyesight from Xiao Man’s previous life, he still couldn’t see through it.

Could it be above the Taixuan realm, the Taiqing Saint realm?

Xiao Man felt a chill in his heart. He didn’t take the mask from the man’s hand, nor did he speak, but stepped back slightly.

Chapter 30

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 10:59:38 +0000

Chapter 30#

Noob#

Du Minsheng calmly refused: “No, no thanks.”

“Alright then,” Mo Xuzhi put down the glass and replied, “If there’s nothing else, I’ll hang up.”

“Yeah,” Du Minsheng nodded, then realized Mo Xuzhi couldn’t see him through the phone, and added, “See you tomorrow.”

“See you tomorrow.”

Mo Xuzhi hung up.

The lights in the office stayed on for half the night.

The security guard at the gate had already gone to sleep. Wang Zhifeng swiped his card and entered the office.

Chapter 30

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 21:16:43 +0000

Chapter 30#

Fang Zhuoqun, who was helping Zhao Rong process the transfer of assets, suddenly turned his head: “You said your old man is a psycho?”

“…” Zhao Rong raised his foot and gave him a light kick, “Go away, I wasn’t talking about you.”

Chapter 30#

“This year’s Mid-Autumn Festival happens to be on a Sunday. If you want to stay overnight at the old residence, you need to…”

“I won’t stay overnight. I’ll come back the same day. It doesn’t matter if it’s a bit late.”

“Okay, understood.” Yan Zishu drove Fu Weishan to meet a client.

Since he started leading projects, the frequency of him acting as Fu Weishan’s driver and arranging his schedule had decreased accordingly. Helen could handle these daily tasks very well. But after all, he was still the chief assistant, and sometimes traveling with the president was inevitable.

Chapter 30

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:42:43 +0000

Chapter 30#

Extra: Second Life (Part Two)#

When Chu Ruiyuan heard the report, it felt like a dream.

In the previous life, after so many trials and tribulations, he and Mingzhi had still remained together until the age of twenty-seven.

Chapter 30#

Chapter 30 Extra - Five

After returning from the United States, Pei Hao felt weary and listless. Many nights, he dreamed of Mo Xi laughing and whispering softly to someone else, then looking at him coldly and saying emotionlessly, “No, he’s not my friend.”

Every time this happened, he would wake up from the dream in a cold sweat.

People say that after a breakup, time will slowly make you forget everything. Pei Hao didn’t expect that after being broken up for so long, he would still be trapped in memories, insomnia, and pain, in an endless loop.

Chapter 30

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:08:38 +0000

Chapter 30#

This secret conversation allowed the news that incited the desires of countless people to fly into major sects along with carrier pigeons. One spread to ten, ten spread to a hundred. Whether it was the high monks with hearts like bright mirrors in ancient temples, or the lower-class sects that killed countless people in the Jianghu, they were all more or less involved in this vortex of material desire.

Chapter 30

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:01:21 +0000

Chapter 30#

The Forum#

A video released by the Forbidden Zone of the Gods?!

A wanted order spanning seven sections?!

The instructor’s words fell like a bomb, blowing Cheng Ze’s mind blank. She gripped her phone tightly, pupils dilated, and suddenly turned around, looking at the two parties involved with disbelief and fear.

Golden sunlight pierced through the high-altitude clouds, through the rose bouquets decorating the floor-to-ceiling windows, shining on everyone’s face in the room.

Chapter 30

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 04:54:37 +0000

Chapter 30#

Chapter 30 The Jar in the Mudslide

“To be honest, I’m also a bit surprised,” Gu Chenzhou said slowly, “I didn’t expect Young Master He to drive and chase after me so quickly after knowing I was coming to Qingxiang County.” He paused, “Young Master He actually doesn’t need to be so anxious. My phone is always connected, and I won’t leave here so quickly… or avoid meeting Young Master He.”

Chapter 30

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Chapter 30#

The night was like water, stars filling the sky, when suddenly a layer of clouds covered the moon, blocking all light and making the darkness as heavy as a deep pool.

Su Yang didn’t know what kind of feeling it was when he heard there were many people around Lin Huaiyu; his chest felt stifled and blocked, making even breathing somewhat difficult.

But after hearing Lin Huaiyu say he had someone in his heart, he really wanted to rush over immediately and take a look—to see what the person he called his beloved looked like. Could they be better than him?

Chapter 30 - 1

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 01:08:42 +0000

Chapter 30 - 1#

Inner Garments; Continuing to Build the Nest, Continuing the Madness#

—Yanzhi has fallen for someone else.

Outside the Taiji Hall, a fierce wind raged.

The sound of the wind whistled through the narrow palace corridors, creating a din like the wailing of ghosts and the howling of wolves.

The gale swept up heavy snow; clumps of snow the size of fists hammered against the windows like hailstones, sounding like malicious spirits pounding at the glass.

Chapter 30 - 1

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:41:35 +0000

Chapter 30 - 1#

So cold.

This was Jingzhe’s first sensation.

When skin touches the freezing air, it makes one shiver involuntarily, so he had no choice but to curl up on the cool silk surface.

The thin sweat that seeped out was also cold, his forehead damp and chilly.

He raised his hand to wipe it, only to find his head and face covered in wet sweat… The hand, the strong hand, was unbelievably hot the moment it touched his face.

Chapter 30 - 1

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Chapter 30 - 1#

Falling Through#

A large plate of gold ingots lay on the table, gleaming with luxurious golden light.

Lady Lan held her pipa, looking at the pile of gold, feeling very troubled. The servant boy peeking outside the door rubbed his eyes in astonishment.

Fu Rong looked at these things and only felt fear.

The Crown Prince was incorruptible, and the Sixth Prince still lived in the palace. They wouldn’t have so much gold, nor would they easily give it to his mother. Even if they did, they would definitely tell him beforehand.

Chapter 30 - 2

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 01:08:42 +0000

Chapter 30 - 2#

He should sleep.

His head was full of Yanzhi, and he couldn’t think at all.

Sleep for a while and then go find Yanzhi; sleep for a bit and then go immediately.

Xiao Cuan breathed in Yanzhi’s scent, and suddenly his throat tightened, his heart stirring.

He reached for one of Yanzhi’s inner garments on the couch and sniffed it carefully.

This was Yanzhi’s close-fitting garment, plain white, small and delicate. Yanzhi had worn it for a while; the fabric was soft, and there were even some loose threads.

Chapter 30 - 2

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:41:35 +0000

Chapter 30 - 2#

The more Zong Yuanxin spoke, the more alarmed he became, but Ning Hongru’s expression calmed down: “If it’s just killing people, that’s not difficult to handle.”

Zong Yuanxin simply couldn’t believe that one day, Ning Hongru would also be a fool who couldn’t understand human words.

He flew into a rage: “If he wanted to kill people, why would he go far? Isn’t the entire Qianming Palace not enough for him to kill?” Why did he have to go outside to do it?

Chapter 30 - 2

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Chapter 30 - 2#

Fu Rong lowered his eyes slightly and asked softly: “Fifth Highness, is there anything else?”

Qin Wu simply repeated what he had just said, emphasizing to him: “It was me, I was the one who saved your mother.”

Fu Rong nodded: “This slave already knows. On behalf of my mother, thank you, Fifth Highness.”

Qin Wu didn’t get the answer he wanted, unwilling to give up, staring into his eyes: “I said, I was the one who saved your mother.”

Chapter 30 - 3

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:41:35 +0000

Chapter 30 - 3#

“But even like this, I’m still scared.”

Jingzhe was, after all, just an innocent youth, currently teetering on the line between boyhood and young adulthood, his shoulders still somewhat slender.

Overly violent emotions were too intense for Jingzhe, like a delicate flower that had grown up, yet was always battered by storms. Although its roots were deep, it still fluttered, as if it was about to break.

Chapter 31

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 02:07:57 +0000

Chapter 31#

Tan Xiao decided to apply for the postdoctoral program at the neighboring university. The application system would open in September this year, so he needed to start preparing now—contacting potential advisors and preparing research proposals—while also handling various matters related to his doctoral graduation.

After his defense, he had some idle time, but not for long. Another round of busy work soon began.

Zhou Ruofei came to Beijing for over a week, handling some work for the China branch along the way. Knowing that Tan Xiao was very busy, this time he left quietly without fanfare, returning to New York.

Chapter 31

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 02:09:20 +0000

Chapter 31#

Chapter Thirty-One#

After returning to the residence, Xue Jingci and Pei Huang took the coffin to find Xiao Xun.

Outside was extremely dangerous after nightfall, so Lin Heng had carried the slumbering Xiao Xun back from the Buddha hall early on.

Pei Huang took the Phoebe zhennan coffin out of his storage bag and had Lin Heng give him a hand to put Xiao Xun inside. To their surprise, just as he was halfway in, Xiao Xun woke up, making the atmosphere a bit eerie for a moment.

Day Eight Countdown#

The System wrapped Yu Lanyin in a coat, carried him into the hot spring hotel, and checked into a room.

The entire process drew many side glances.

The System didn’t understand what these people were looking at.

He was human now, didn’t accidentally grow antennas on his head, and wasn’t scattering data blocks everywhere.

He was just holding Yu Lanyin. The System looked down, parting the trench coat slightly. Yu Lanyin’s face was pressed against the heavy wool fabric, looking exceptionally pale in contrast, yet the corners of his eyes were tinged with red, and there was a glaring mark on his neck. The System watched for a while, then tightened its arms, supporting Yu Lanyin securely by the bend of his knees.

Chapter 31

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 23:05:02 +0000

Chapter 31#

The Innocent and Naive Fool#

“The Crown Prince?”

Lin Xiaodong stared at that shining golden background message, stunned for a moment: “Is it the one I’m thinking of?”

But clearly, in this world, only one person could be called the Crown Prince and have an official golden certification on the Star Net: Lu Xing.

Lin Xiaodong knitted his eyebrows, thinking back to his brief meeting with the youth. He felt that since this was only his first day of streaming, Lu Xing shouldn’t be able to discover his true identity, right?

Chapter 31

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 21:46:08 +0000

Chapter 31#

Bamboo-Woven Little Deer#

Three other pairs of eyes also looked over, their gazes filled with tension, surprise, and concern. Under their watch, Xiao Man chewed very slowly. The candle on the table flickered several times before he put down his chopsticks, swallowed the slice of meat, and said, “The taste is very ordinary.”

Qu Hanxing’s eyes widened, wearing a “That’s it?” expression.

“There is indeed medicine inside, but it’s not poison; it’s just some croton seeds,” Xiao Man stated his conclusion. “And there is indeed spiritual energy, which is very strange. These are just ordinary ingredients, not any spiritual plants or spirit beast meat.”

Chapter 31

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 10:59:38 +0000

Chapter 31#

Medal of Honor#

Mo Xuzhi’s interface turned red along with Xiao Zhou’s computer screen.

He made an extreme one-for-one trade: jumping off the hillside himself, and using his sliver of remaining health to jump again, sending Xiao Zhou—who also had very little health left—off with a frying pan.

Usually, he wouldn’t do this, but he was in a hurry today.

At 8:30 AM today, there was a livestream on all video platforms, and people from the Academy of Sciences would be participating.

Chapter 31

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 08:09:34 +0000

Leveraging the advantages of the secretariat, Yan Zishu, within his authority, inquired about some of the issues to be voted on at the upcoming shareholders’ meeting.

Among them, besides “recommending Fu Jinchi to join the board of directors,” as for the others, although many were still in draft form, to experienced people, it was somewhat possible to analyze changes favorable to Third Uncle Fu from them, but which Fu Weishan would probably find hard to agree to.

Chapter 31

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:42:43 +0000

Chapter 31#

[Third Life]#

I think the most treacherous saying in this world is: “A man about to die speaks from the heart.”

The saying itself isn’t really the problem — but when you’ve spoken from the heart and died, and then the next second you open your eyes to find yourself reborn… and on top of that, the person you bared your soul to might very well be reborn too?

Chapter 31

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:09:30 +0000

Chapter 31#

From late November to early December, after bottoming out at 300 points, the Shanghai Composite Index experienced a retaliatory rebound. Within just half a month, it soared from 386 points to over 700 points. After a brief adjustment and hovering for a few days, it opened the prelude to another bull market. Capital frantically pouring into Shanghai became active again, and market policies remained loose, giving those investors who had rashly ventured into the stock market a glimmer of hope. The faces in the “millionaire rooms” had almost completely changed, but the funds rushing into the stock market had not decreased in the slightest, and the entire market burst with new vitality.

Chapter 31

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:09:20 +0000

Chapter 31#

World 1: The Tragic Supporting Male Lead Changes the Script Online#

After listening to Qin Qing’s voice message many times, Cang Ming clicked on the dialog box and sent a document that had been edited long ago.

“Is it work this time?” Qin Qing murmured while clicking on the document.

But he guessed wrong again.

This document was indeed a project evaluation, but it had nothing to do with Lanyu’s business. Qin Qing silently flipped through a few pages, and then held his forehead and laughed softly.

Chapter 31

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:09:08 +0000

Chapter 31#

Chapter 31: Extra €€ Six

On a summer evening, cicadas chirped in the trees. Mo Xi walked out of the library, looked up at the starry night sky, felt the cool breeze brushing past his ears, and was in an exceptionally good mood.

This was his last day working at the library. Last week, he found a permanent internship at a game company. The pay was good; although it would be tiring, if he lived frugally, he could cover his future tuition fees.

Chapter 31

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:08:38 +0000

Chapter 31#

Half a month later, Luoying Valley.

This secluded valley, abandoned by the world for twenty years, was now crowded with people like a tide. Petals were crushed by feet, flower branches were broken, and the dilapidated palaces submerged in dense fragrant grass were awakened by the crowd again, shaking their creaking doors and windows. Many of these people were martial arts seniors famous for a time, and even more were chivalrous heroes with righteousness reaching the sky. They stood at the forefront of the crowd, confronting the man standing in front of the main hall door whom no one dared to approach.

Chapter 31

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:01:21 +0000

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 01:08:42 +0000

Chapter 31 - 1#

Setting Up the Stall; News of the Empress’s Appointment Arrives#

The New Year was approaching.

Although Shiyan Town was small, it was filled with a festive atmosphere.

This morning, before dawn, wisps of cooking smoke rose in Sweetwater Alley, wafting out bursts of sweet fragrance.

As usual, Yanzhi drove the donkey cart to the entrance of Chu Yu’s house, and then together with Chu Yu, loaded the freshly steamed brown sugar cakes onto the cart.

Chapter 31 - 1

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:41:35 +0000

Chapter 31 - 1#

At the beginning of the new year, Jingzhe was a little listless. Going to work every day was like going to a funeral. Huiping and the others were a little worried. After some thought, the brothers sent the most talkative Shi’en to inquire. If he had really encountered some trouble, they could help.

They couldn’t just let Jingzhe help them all the time without doing anything in return.

Chapter 31 - 1

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Chapter 31 - 1#

New Year’s Eve#

Qin Wu stood alone in the private room, turned around and walked inside.

No need to pay attention. Even if Fu Rong fell, naturally his Crown Prince, his Young Master Lin would help him up.

Suddenly, Qin Wu thought of something again, paused, and turned back.

He stood behind the door, pushed the door open a crack, stood in the dark, and looked outside.

Chapter 31 - 2

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 01:08:42 +0000

Chapter 31 - 2#

The old man selling vegetables spoke first: “Hey! You’ve had enough!”

The ruffian retorted: “Old geezer, it’s none of your business!”

“Get lost, get lost, don’t look for trouble here!”

“We’re teaching the sugar cake seller a lesson, it’s none of your business, don’t meddle in other people’s affairs!”

Yanzhi tightened the whip at his waist, and just as he was about to speak, he heard Sugar Cake barking and hurriedly looked back.

Chapter 31 - 2

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:41:35 +0000

Chapter 31 - 2#

Previously, on every fifth day of the month, although Jingzhe wouldn’t deliberately wait, he would always wander around outside.

Rong Jiu would always appear magically from different places, and without being noticed… Jingzhe had always been curious about how he did it.

Every time that day came, Jingzhe would always go out. So when he didn’t leave the Zhidian Si, and even stayed by Jiang Jinming’s side for half a day, it also meant a kind of tactful avoidance.

Chapter 31 - 2

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Chapter 31 - 2#

In the end, he didn’t accomplish a single thing.

Instead, he made Fu Rong even more afraid of him.

Qin Wu had been thinking about it all afternoon, but he didn’t know where he went wrong.

Fu Rong’s affairs were far more complicated than power struggles.

When he was first reborn, he thought everything was the same as in his previous life.

When he found out that Fu Rong was not his study companion, he thought he just needed to coax Fu Rong a little.

Chapter 31 - 3

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:41:35 +0000

Chapter 31 - 3#

Mingyu sighed.

“Actually…” he paused, “Today, it was Huiping who came to see me, and that’s how I found out about your situation.”

He glanced at Jingzhe and, as expected, saw a look of shame on his face.

“If it were the past, no one would have noticed,” he said softly. “Jingzhe, it was Rong Jiu who turned you into this.”

Chapter 32#

Establishing a sword array is not the work of a single day. The final formation of the array actually only took a few months, but before that, building the sword mound, modifying the spiritual veins, and forging the giant Zhaoshui Sword to replace the Heavenly Pillar had taken a full ten years of effort.

At that time, the immortals had just fallen, and the demonic and immortal cultivators had essentially both suffered heavy losses. Many great demons at the Tribulation stage were still scattered throughout the two realms and four seas.

Chapter 32

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 09:10:00 +0000

Chapter 32#

Temple of the Burning Lamp 3#

Lighting candles and placing them into a candleholder.

Anyone with hands could do that.

Even if they weren’t tall enough, the stepping stool was right by the bed. Just drag it over to the wall and climb up.

‘Knight Commander Yu Fei’ might indeed be the Pope’s knight, but Yu Feichen was not.

And he did not consider himself a particularly helpful person, especially not in a place like a fragment world.

Chapter 32

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 15:41:36 +0000

Chapter 32#

Wind and Rain#

The sound of the surrounding rain went silent at this instant.

For a moment, Li Guanghan didn’t react to what Zhu Anning had said; his thoughts froze at this second. The wind howled past, whipping his long sleeves, and the silver cloud patterns on them rolled and surged.

His gaze fell blankly on the jade pendant in Zhu Anning’s hand. His vision as a Spirit Severing stage cultivator was excellent—good enough for him to clearly see the minute carvings on the jade pendant. The strength and style of every single stroke were so familiar; he had pondered over them countless times over the years and could never be mistaken.

Chapter 32

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:23:32 +0000

Chapter 32#

Day Seven Countdown#

The eighth day of Yu Lanyin’s redemption.

Hardcore Cooking#

Wang Zhifeng’s words were clearly directed at someone watching the livestream.

His expression was gentle, and he even carried a smile, forming a huge contrast with the coldness he had displayed in previous commendation assemblies.

This time was no exception; he had been sitting in his seat without speaking or making much movement, looking like someone who wasn’t easy to get close to. The viewers in the livestream room naturally thought he was a very serious person.

Chapter 32

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 08:09:34 +0000

Chapter 32#

Changxi Road was in the old city area. Except for a few main streets that retained their character, other places were quite lonely.

The area near Changxi Road used to be a not-so-prosperous district of small western-style houses, and at this moment, it was even more deserted.

In front of the nearest pet shop, there were few figures.

The young girl at the front desk yawned, glanced at the clock, and counted down to the end of her shift.

Chapter 32

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 06:00:05 +0000

Chapter 32#

This was the first time Yan Heqing had contacted Lu Lin since adding him as a friend.

The light inside the car was dim, with the faint light from the parking lot shining in through the windshield.

Lu Lin unlocked his phone and tapped directly into the chat bar.

There were two messages.

The first one was a mini-program.

The second one was—

[Sorry Mr. Lu, I started my final exams today and only now have time to prepare a return gift. Thank you for your Cube of Light, I like it very much. I hope you will also like this gift.]

Chapter 32

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:44:59 +0000

Chapter 32#

Invitation#

Boss?

Chao Musheng turned his head and saw Mr. Xu standing at the corner of the corridor, wearing a light silver-gray shirt, the diamond on his tie clip shining brightly.

The boss has so many tie clips, and they are so shiny.

“Hello, Mr. Xu.”

“Hello, Student Xiao Zhao.” Xu Chenzhu walked up to Chao Musheng. He glanced at the transfer letter of intent in Chao Musheng’s hand: “The software development team leader stayed in my office for a long time today, insisting on transferring you to his team no matter what.”

Chapter 32

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:43:55 +0000

Chapter 32#

The preparation progress of Yinghan Group’s autumn auction moved forward bit by bit, and amidst the busyness, most of it was done.

It was another overtime night. Before Yan Zishu reached the secretariat, he heard Fu Xiaoyu shouting from afar on the phone with someone: “You definitely can’t guess who sent this whatever pastel interlocking branch vase, that old man from the Ma’s Chamber of Commerce! Guess the starting price? Can’t tell, damn, look at him usually dressing like an old farmer on TV, this time he just fucking…”

Chapter 32

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:42:43 +0000

Chapter 32#

Well — still intact.

In fact, he seemed sharper than me, if anything.

From that day on, we played Go every day for a month, and I won every single game.

But winning by exactly one stone each time, and being repeatedly praised for my “profound skill” — I couldn’t decide whether he thought I was an idiot, or whether he was mocking me.

Chapter 32#

Chapter 32: Extra €€ Seven

It took a week of lying in the hospital before Pei Hao could use his hands to eat normally. During this period, Pei Yixin only visited him once, and that was because Song Wanqin forced him to go.

When Song Wanqin went out to find the doctor, the father and son sat in the ward staring at each other, the scene awkward for a moment. Later, when the doctor came in to check the leg injury, Song Wanqin deliberately asked Pei Yixin to lend a hand, and only then did he reluctantly touch Pei Hao.

Chapter 32

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:08:38 +0000

Chapter 32#

Luoying Valley.

After several more days of torment, the group of heroes who were originally full of ambition were now in a sorry state. Especially those who prided themselves on their noble status, they dared not open their clothes and sit on the ground like others, so they had to sweat profusely under the scorching heat, half full and half hungry, with unspeakable feelings.

The originally mottled golden roof of the main hall unexpectedly attracted everyone’s attention. Hua Qianjue held a jar of good wine, sitting lazily on the high eaves, pointing and sneering arbitrarily while drinking heavily, provoking the fatigue and frustration in everyone’s hearts to the limit. Those who rushed up first to compete with the demon were all killed by Hua Qianjue with cruel methods. Because of this, in addition to enduring the scorching weather and the consumption of dry food, the crowd now also had to endure the stench emitted by the scattered corpse pieces on the ground.

Chapter 32

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:01:21 +0000

Chapter 32#

Enrollment#

Ye Sheng hadn’t expected Ning Weichen to come. He sat on the sofa and turned around in surprise.

A group of people followed behind Ning Weichen — all enforcement officers from the Huai City Bureau. Cheng Fa, Xu Qing, and Yuanchun looked like they were swallowing nails, furious but not daring to say a word.

Ning Weichen met Ye Sheng’s eyes and broke into a smile. Then he turned to the people behind him with a graceful air. “Thank you for escorting me up. But what comes next — I’ll need to speak with Director Cheng privately.”

Chapter 32

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 04:54:37 +0000

Chapter 32#

Chapter 32 Mantis, Oriole, and Cicada

Investigation without clues is honestly very boring.

After parting at the door of the guesthouse room that day, Gu Chenzhou stopped paying attention to He Hailou’s movements—this person was one of his important targets after returning to China, but not the main target at present. Moreover, he always felt that the real He Hailou was not just what he looked like now—instead, he spent all his energy on Qingxiang County and its current Party Secretary.

Chapter 32

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Chapter 32#

The sunlight was gentle, and the wind was also gentle. The trees in the courtyard rustled, swaying lightly, yet it didn’t feel noisy; instead, it made one feel more at ease to fall asleep.

“Teacher! I’m back to see you!” Fang Zhixu’s voice rang out in the courtyard. Although he shouted as he entered the door, he was also afraid that Lin Huaiyu hadn’t woken up yet, so his voice wasn’t loud, only hoping that Lin Huaiyu could hear it without waking the sleeping Lin Huaiyu.

Chapter 32 - 1

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 01:08:42 +0000

Chapter 32 - 1#

Edict; Mad Dog Attacking, Zhi-zhi Beware!#

—The Emperor has appointed an Empress! The inner palace has a master!

—This is hereby proclaimed to all under heaven!

The officials spurred their horses through the long street.

Yanzhi instinctively stood up, staring at them blankly.

Beside him, Chu Yu and the other stallholders bowed to welcome the messengers and listen quietly to the imperial decree.

Chu Yu looked up and saw Yanzhi still standing stiffly on the spot. He hurriedly tugged at his sleeve and whispered a reminder: “Yanzhi, quick!”

Chapter 32 - 1

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:41:35 +0000

Chapter 32 - 1#

“This is impossible!”

Inside Shoukang Palace, the Empress Dowager slammed her hand on the table, her voice exceptionally fierce.

The imperial physician kneeling before her had a grim expression. “Empress Dowager, this humble subject has diagnosed Consort Zhang several times. Consort Zhang indeed shows signs of a miscarriage.”

Miscarriage implied that Consort Zhang was pregnant.

The harem had only held two selections for concubines. Besides that, beauties were presented from various regions and by princes.

Chapter 32 - 1

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Chapter 32 - 1#

Lanterns#

On New Year’s Eve, the palace was lit up with bright lanterns as if it were daytime.

Qin Wu and Fu Rong stood on the palace path, with bright palace lanterns overhead, and the laughter of palace servants occasionally came from outside the wall.

Fu Rong put all the rewards he had received recently into a small cloth bag and handed it to Qin Wu: “This is the money the Fifth Highness spent for my mother in the Entertainment Bureau. I have now gathered it all and am returning it to the Fifth Highness.”

Chapter 32 - 2

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 01:08:42 +0000

Chapter 32 - 2#

Xiao Cuan didn’t dismount, only sat on horseback, eyes lowered, scanning them: “Rise.”

“Thank you, Your Majesty…”

Before they could stand up, Xiao Cuan asked again: “Has the edict of the Empress’s appointment been passed down?”

“Replying to Your Majesty, it has all been passed down.” The leading official replied respectfully. “Now, throughout the entire An Prefecture, down to the villages and towns, everyone knows Your Majesty has appointed an Empress. Further south, Huai Prefecture and Chen Prefecture, receiving Your Majesty’s decree a bit slower, are still in the process of deployment.”

Chapter 32 - 2

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:41:35 +0000

Chapter 32 - 2#

Thus, she lost interest in seducing Emperor Jingyuan.

In this way, Consort Zhang’s days became more and more comfortable.

But perhaps because life was too comfortable, Consort Zhang, while gradually indulging in carnal pleasures, forgot to be cautious and forgot her previous worries.

Therefore, when Emperor Jingyuan came to her palace before the New Year, it was no longer a joy, but an extreme panic.

She remembered…

Chapter 32 - 2

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Chapter 32 - 2#

The Sixth Prince pursed his lips, took the arrows, and greeted his brothers: “Come play, come play.”

The princes played pitch-pot, while Fu Rong served on the side, arranging snacks and tea.

Suddenly, Qin Zhao waved to him: “Fu Rong.”

“Coming.” Fu Rong trotted forward.

Qin Zhao handed him his hand warmer: “Hold this, it’s inconvenient.”

“Yes.” Fu Rong took the hand warmer and stood aside, obediently watching the Crown Prince play pitch-pot.

Chapter 32 - 3

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:41:35 +0000

Chapter 32 - 3#

What if he saw Rong Jiu… what would he say to him?

Wait, he had said before that he wanted to be quiet. What if Rong Jiu didn’t come looking for him?

Should he go to the Miscellaneous Affairs Office to find Zheng Hong first?

Chapter 33#

The Luoyue disciples and Zhaoshui cultivators who followed closely stood far away, not daring to take a step closer.

Qin Wei’s face twitched violently, and his eyes immediately turned red. His lips trembled, unable to speak. He dragged his steps forward and fell before the shattered child’s clothes, his trembling hands picking up a piece of the spiritual cloth.

He suddenly stood up and rushed out with his sword.

Chapter 33

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 09:10:00 +0000

Chapter 33#

Temple of the Burning Lamp 4#

The Pope slept all the way until morning.

He slept very deeply, rather than resting, it was more like unconsciousness.

Yu Feichen stood at the bedside waiting. Sunlight streamed in, and when those dark green eyes opened, they landed directly on him, carrying the faint, hazy confusion that all people have upon waking from a heavy sleep.

Yu Feichen said directly, “Anfield.”

Chapter 33

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 15:41:36 +0000

Chapter 33#

Truth#

The rain had been falling for a long time, and there was still no sign of it stopping. Rainwater dripped from the eaves, rhythmically striking Li Guanghan’s heart.

Ever since he began practicing the Nine Cold Dao Intention, his mind had rarely been in turmoil for a long time. He had always felt that there was nothing left in this world worth caring about, except for his young boy.

Chapter 33

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:23:32 +0000

Chapter 33#

Day Six Countdown#

The System watched that sun for a while.

Buying Your Retirement#

There was a moment of frozen silence on the scene.

The director, numerous staff members, and the guests were all seeing someone cook this way for the first time.

After weighing the salt, Mo Xuzhi began weighing the MSG.

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:44:59 +0000

Chapter 33#

Euphemism#

When he woke up in the morning, washed up, and picked up his phone, Chao Musheng saw the lollipop he had casually placed on the bedside table.

He twirled the lollipop in his palm, unwrapped it, and put it in his mouth.

It was still the same old taste, with a strong orange flavor.

With the lollipop in his mouth, he opened the door and saw Ah Ze sitting on the sofa. Chao Musheng looked at the back of the other person’s fluffy head in confusion. Why was he in his house?

Chapter 33

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:43:55 +0000

Chapter 33#

Pitiable?

Not in the least.

In truth, Yan Zishu had not been entirely without a sense of what consequences he might have to face.

After all, according to the plot, anyone who dared to go after the protagonist’s love interest rarely came out of it well.

A lawsuit was fine — Fu Xiaoyu was a young master, and Yinghan Group’s legal team was not there to collect a paycheck without earning it. The more pressing problem, if he tried to take action himself, was a practical one he had to confront: in this world, if he got himself into trouble, there was no immediate family who could engage a lawyer on his behalf.

Chapter 33

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:42:43 +0000

Chapter 33#

If everything I’m thinking right now could somehow take physical form, it would be a wall of words so dense you couldn’t even make out my face behind it.

Setting aside the absolutely catastrophic matter of me carelessly revealing that I’d been reborn — Chu Ruiyuan’s current state alone was enough to confound me even if you swapped my brain out for a supercomputer.

If he only had memories from the first life, there was no reason for him not to have saved his mother, since he’d done exactly that in the second life.

Chapter 33

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:09:30 +0000

Chapter 33#

“What?” Chen Yuanming frowned, carefully looking at his parents’ expressions. It didn’t look like a joke, so he couldn’t help but ask in a deep voice, “What happened to her family? Even if they moved, how could they be unreachable?”

Wang Juan struggled for half a minute, but finally spoke reluctantly, “Doudou, you are still young and don’t know about those dirty things between adults. I didn’t want to say it… Probably at the beginning of last year, Sun Jun’s affair in the factory was exposed. The couple had a big fight and almost smashed the office of the First Branch Factory, making it known to everyone. Later, they divorced, and the child was awarded to Liu Yun. I heard that she also got most of the family property. She resigned directly and took the two children back to her hometown. Affected by this incident, Sun Jun was also demoted and transferred to the branch factory as a workshop director. How can he still manage things…”

Chapter 33

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:09:20 +0000

Chapter 33#

World 1: The Tragic Supporting Male Lead Changes the Script Online#

Xu Yizhi returned to his residence carrying a bag of flat peaches.

Turning on the light, the room was a wash of pure white.

Pure white walls, pure white sofa, pure white floor, pure white furniture… only the floor lamp, computer speakers, and other decorations occasionally dotted the space with some black and gold.

The extremely simple decoration did not look shabby at all; instead, it revealed luxury everywhere. However, it lacked vitality, resembling an empty house.

Chapter 33

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:09:08 +0000

Chapter 33#

Chapter 33: Extra €€ Eight

Mo Xi’s sister eventually found out that he was working to pay for his tuition because his father, seeing that Mo Xi hadn’t used the money they gave him, finally called and told her.

Chapter 33#

Chapter 33 The Taste That Was Completely Defeated

The small incident in Qingxiang County did not have much impact in the capital.

After returning to the capital, Gu Chenzhou didn’t even say much about what happened in Qingquan Village. He simply repeated the process of solving the economic case of the Qingxiang County Party Secretary to Gu Xinjun and his grandfathers, and then put this matter behind him.

Chapter 33

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Chapter 33#

In Zhaoyang Hall, the Sixth Prince lay on the couch wrapped in a quilt.

Fu Rong blew out the candles. Just as he was about to blow out the small candle the Crown Prince had given him, he thought for a moment and straightened up instead.

Chapter 33 - 2

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 01:08:42 +0000

Chapter 33 - 2#

Chu Yu poured the meringue into the previously prepared batter and stirred it evenly: “The cake I made this morning was just a steamed egg cake; this time’s cake should be even softer.”

Yan Zhi followed him behind to the stove, looking at him admiringly and exclaiming constantly: “Wow… wow wow wow!”

Chu Yu put the batter into the steamer: “By the way, how do you know about ‘cream’?”

Chapter 33 - 2

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:41:35 +0000

Chapter 33 - 2#

His fingers pressed on Jingzhe’s most vulnerable and critical spot. The restrained force would only leave faint finger marks, with no other traces.

“Don’t say such things again.”

Jingzhe heard Rong Jiu’s suppressed restraint, which could be said to be the most emotion he had ever revealed.

Rong Jiu let go of his hand.

“It’s not a good habit to voluntarily offer your neck to the executioner.”

Chapter 33 - 2

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Chapter 33 - 2#

In Xingqing Hall, Qin Wu was kept by the old Emperor, facing the incense burner, burning incense and chanting scriptures, cultivating for a whole day.

For the whole day, the old Emperor did not even order a meal.

It wasn’t until evening that the old Emperor waved his hand and let Qin Wu leave.

He pretended to be gentle: “Your brothers have all gone out to play. You go too, join them.”

Chapter 33 - 3

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:41:35 +0000

Chapter 33 - 3#

The Empress Dowager was originally drinking tea when, out of the corner of her eye, she noticed a red pouch hanging from the waist of the palace maid serving her. Instantly, she flew into a rage, grabbing the teacup and smashing it viciously onto the maid’s head.

The scalding tea made the palace maid tremble, but she dared not make a sound, immediately kneeling on the ground.

Chapter 33 - 4

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:41:35 +0000

Chapter 33 - 4#

Tears fell like rain onto the ground.

He cried like a child.

Jingzhe’s heart was heavy. He patted Sanshun’s shoulder, but couldn’t find any words of comfort.

Sometimes he felt his own powerlessness, especially in the face of such suffering… whether it was Rong Jiu’s indifference to his parents, or Sanshun’s heartbroken sobs at this moment, people could never truly empathize.

Chapter 34#

The moment the array was fully formed, Lou Shuiming’s body and bones vanished without a trace.

An Wuxue gripped Chunhua tightly, motionless.

He thought he would be sad, perhaps even cry for the first time in a long while. But he looked down, saw Lou Shuiming’s blood staining his robes, and felt only emptiness in his heart.

He remembered that outside Lou Shuiming’s bedroom in the City Lord’s Mansion, there was a spiritual tree a hundred years old. Ten years ago, he had buried several jars of immortal wine he had personally brewed under that tree.

Chapter 34

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 09:10:00 +0000

Chapter 34#

Temple of the Burning Lamp 5#

Thinking this, Jude first froze completely, stopping all movement, then slowly, very slowly, lowered his gaze to his feet.

Beneath his two feet, his shadow was still attached.

A breath escaped him. The shadow was still there; so it had been another illusion just now.He slowly turned his head, looking at the full shape of the shadow behind him.

On the green grass lay his black silhouette. It rested quietly there—head, torso, limbs—all present.

Chapter 34

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 15:41:36 +0000

Chapter 34#

The Dungeon#

Li Guanghan looked at his eldest disciple’s evasive manner and felt a chill permeate his entire body.

He said astringently: “Don’t be afraid… I won’t punish you.”

What had he done? Li Guanghan’s heart tightened; he didn’t dare think deeply, nor did he dare mention the matter of the jade pendant again. He put the jade pendant away, stepped forward, and gently embraced Yin Yuheng, his habitually indifferent voice sounding incredibly gentle: “It’s alright, don’t be afraid… does your wrist still hurt?”

Chapter 34

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:23:32 +0000

Chapter 34#

Day Five Countdown#

The System searched for Yu Lanyin in the sky.

It wasn’t difficult.

Not difficult at all.

The flight path was traceable.

Today, the clouds were thick and the fog dense, so visibility wasn’t great. But as they approached the snowy mountains, the helicopter’s data-generated airflow stirred up the wind, dispersing the thick fog.

The sun, like a wonton filling, dropped out of the wonton skin made of clouds.

Chapter 34

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 23:09:30 +0000

Chapter 34#

The Innocent and Naive Fool#

Lin Xiaodong instantly remembered that the owner of Rose Manor was also called by this name.

“System, help me check what this Noah actually does,” he said with a frown. “I suspect he’s… System?”

System: “Hahahahahahahaha.”

Lin Xiaodong blinked slowly, wondering if he was hallucinating: “Wait, what’s wrong with you? Why the sudden fit of laughter?”

System: “I just suddenly really want to laugh, hahahaha… this bit of code is so funny, gagagaga.”

Chapter 34

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 08:57:04 +0000

Chapter 34#

Beneath the Begonia Flowers#

In the east of Shenjing City, the “Xiao Lai Tian Feng” restaurant, which specialized in catering to cultivators, was exceptionally busy. The waiters’ footsteps never ceased, and the calls of greeting and seeing off guests rose one after another. Even the proprietor personally came out to greet the guests.

In a private room on the second floor, a person sat alone behind a square table laden with exquisite dishes. Holding silver chopsticks, he tasted a mouthful of every dish, then smiled slightly, revealing a satisfied expression.

Chapter 34

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 13:10:23 +0000

Chapter 34#

Breaking Free From the Plot#

Mo Xuzhi took a glass from the side and took a sip of water, looking as if his interest had been piqued. He asked, “How so?”

He didn’t seem to have much of a resistant attitude; instead, he showed a curiosity almost like that of a child, as if he were simply curious about why the other was doing this.

“Eighty million to buy a day of your time,” Luo Wenyun said. “The last day of the variety show is for random ‘one-day couples.’ I don’t need to tell you; you already know the program crew has internally decided that Shen Le and I will be in a group.”

Chapter 34

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 08:09:34 +0000

Chapter 34#

The Milky Way flowed slowly.

Flickering lights reflected in the night sky, obscuring a hint of muted brilliance.

Zhao Rong sat by the window, head tilted, eyes lowered, the lower half of his face hidden in the shadows of the light, his expression unclear.

Hua Jinian strode forward. This tunnel had no forks, so there was no risk of getting lost, but its length gave rise to a sense of despair, as if no matter how fast he ran, he would never reach the end. Hua Jinian panted lightly, his forehead covered in cold sweat, looking around helplessly. The pitch-black underground palace tunnel was oppressive, like a monster with its giant mouth wide open, ready to swallow everything at any moment. There was no sound, no light, no hope, no one.

Chapter 34

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:01:21 +0000

Chapter 34#

Those Who Listen to Stories (Part One)#

This was Ye Sheng’s first encounter with the thoroughly modern phenomenon of livestreaming.

Fortunately, his employer was only a hobbyist — one phone and one selfie stick was his entire setup. The operation was simple enough. Under Xia Wenshi’s guidance, Ye Sheng navigated to the backend of Xingyun Live and started a broadcast in the outdoor “Paranormal Adventure” category.

The stream name had been Huang Qiqi’s idea: “Meeting Your Love at Lover’s Lake, Testing Your Heart at Zhenzhen Bridge.”

Chapter 34

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 04:54:37 +0000

Chapter 34#

Chapter 34 Meeting a Worthy Opponent

“Young Master He.” Gu Chenzhou suddenly turned his head and faced He Hailou.

The distance between the sinks in the bathroom was not large. Although neither of them was burly, they were not thin either. Gu Chenzhou turned his head so suddenly that their faces were extremely close. He Hailou was slightly dazed, feeling as if he was completely seen through by those deep black eyes.

Chapter 34

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Chapter 34#

The sky was vast and clear, the sunlight blocked by clouds. The sun was not particularly fierce, yet a searing heat remained in the air, making one wish to jump into a river for a refreshing cool-down.

Su Yang hurried back to the prefect’s yamen and rummaged through the things he had brought, finding the best ointment for treating knife wounds. Clutching it, he headed toward Lin Huaiyu’s residence.

Chapter 34 - 1

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 01:08:42 +0000

Chapter 34 - 1#

New Year’s Eve; Zhi-zhi Spends the New Year, Mad Dog Goes Crazy#

“Little Yan, good news! Good news!”

At noon this day, Yan Zhi was setting up his stall at the market to sell cakes as usual.

Most of the townspeople had gone home for lunch, so there weren’t many customers. The other stallholders nearby were also feeling lazy and weren’t talking much.

Yan Zhi sat on a small stool, his face cupped in his hands, lost in thought.

Chapter 34 - 1

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:41:35 +0000

Chapter 34 - 1#

Rong Jiu had rushed back from Shangyu Garden.

Hearing this, Jingzhe was stunned for a moment, looking at Rong Jiu’s appearance… Sure enough, was his feeling just now correct?

He had felt that Rong Jiu looked like he had rushed back from outside.

Jingzhe: “You… the news of what happened yesterday reached you way too quickly.”

He squinted his eyes, which were swollen like bubbles.

“It must have grown wings to fly to you, right?”

Chapter 34 - 1

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Chapter 34 - 1#

Fire Scene#

The firelight soared into the sky, and everything was in chaos.

When Qin Wu rushed out of the Entertainment Bureau, this was the scene he saw.

His subordinates chased after him: “Master, it’s Jida’s people.”

The dark green eyes that Qin Wu had managed to suppress surged with emotion again. He stared intently at the crowd fleeing in front of him and made up his mind: “Everyone, go put out the fire.”

Chapter 34 - 2

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 01:08:42 +0000

“I’m only telling you this, don’t you dare tell anyone else.”

The others nodded, and only then did Shi’en say in a tone mixed with terror and a bit of excitement, “Actually, Consort Zhang… seems to have been cheating.”

Gusheng and Huiping’s eyes were wide with surprise.

Jingzhe too.

But he was surprised by Shi’en’s source of information.

…How did he find this out?

Shi’en: “I have a friend who is a patrol guard. It is said that he once saw a figure that looked like Consort Zhang in… cough, but it was in the middle of the night, he was scared and didn’t dare to investigate. He kept it in his heart until recently…”

Chapter 34 - 4

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:41:35 +0000

Chapter 34 - 4#

“You, you and that person, really are…”

Actually, Huiping had somewhat guessed it.

Long before Huli came to find him.

It was just that at that time, he didn’t know if this friend was a man or a woman. He only knew that Jingzhe would go to see him every once in a while.

He didn’t expect it to be a man.

And a man with such a strong presence.

Chapter 35

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 02:07:57 +0000

Chapter 35#

談霄和Alexandra Doria的對話並不愉快。

張行川跟高管們商討完了一整套應對危機的戰略後，大家解散，早點回去休息，明天一早各有各的事要做。

他在同一層的小會議室裡找到了談霄。

張行川：「……」

談霄很明顯是哭過，眼睛還有點紅。

張行川推了門進來，談霄以為是加班同事要用這裡，還側過臉去遮掩了下，說：「不好意思，我這就走了。」

但等他看到來人是張行川，又有點尷尬，不想被同事看到自己在這裡抹眼淚，是覺得怪丟人，不想被張行川看到，是怕張行川擔心。

張行川反手把門關了，走進來，到他面前，兩個人看著彼此。

談霄愛笑，日常很少哭，看劇看番到感人處會眼淚汪汪，再就是撒嬌耍賴的時候能擠出幾滴淚來。

真哭還是不一樣，是可憐巴巴的小狗。

「你姐欺負你了嗎？」張行川道。

「電話裡能怎麼欺負我。」談霄說，「她欺負你，我太生氣了。」

談霄想和姐姐好好溝通，談韻並不給他這個機會，正如張行川所預想的那樣，她根本就不在乎這麼一家剛上市不足三年的中國互聯網公司，她只是用這種方式在警告談霄，別忘了自己姓什麼。

問程是張行川的軟肋。張行川是談霄的。

張行川也猜到大概率會是這個結果，他看過一些Alexandra Doria過往在商業上有過的大動作，那是一位父母親家族常年雄踞歐洲資本市場，有強大背景，同時也有狠辣手腕的鐵娘子。

當然官方報導中能看到的人物畫像，和談韻私下裡肯定也會有所出入。

談霄曾經提過小時候姐姐待他雖很嚴厲，但也很關愛他，會記得他的生日，會在馬術課後提醒他預防馬背腿，還會在中國春節時幫他在房間裡掛中國結和貼對聯，只是她沒搞清楚規則，把對聯貼在了談霄的床頭。

談霄不認為自己是一廂情願地把她當做姐姐。

但上一次姐弟間的對話，還是為了談霄高考完報志願，她趕來中國，阻止了弟弟想學計算機的動作，強硬地要求他必須學商科。

那之後他們就沒再真正見過面了。

後來談霄聽說，談韻當時正在籌備離婚。

她在博科尼大學攻讀完商科碩士，就進入了家族企業擔任要職，取得了斐然的商業成績。但在三十歲的時候，她還是被家裡要求步入了婚姻殿堂，對象是一位百年高奢品牌的接班人，那樁婚事是Doria家和她郵輪製造商的舅舅家合力促成，奢侈品牌同年推出了奢華郵輪項目，而航運公司也得以進入奢侈品供應鏈的物流環節，是一場三方都皆大歡喜的短期婚姻。

談閔鴻中年後就變得毫無進取心，流連在遊艇和各國美女之間，談韻名義上是第一接班人，其實已逐漸成為了Doria家實質上的掌權者。

最讓談霄難過的地方，不在於談韻如何無情訓斥他，威脅他，而是他終於面對了一個長期以來他早有感知的事實，他的姐姐，已經被財富和權力重新鍛造，她是一位已站在金錢巔峰睥睨世界的女王，她是Alexandra Doria，不再是他童年記憶裡，那個會提醒他馬術課後記得溫水泡腿的談韻姐姐。

他對家族裡那些白人老頭的印象就是冷酷可怖，但面目模糊。和談韻通完話以後，他忽然有個瞬間，怎麼也想不起談韻到底長什麼樣子。

這個認知讓他很心碎。

張行川擔心地看著他，張開手臂，談霄便上前半步抱住了張行川，又有點想哭，低了頭把雙眼埋在張行川肩上。

「怎麼辦？」談霄不想再說無關的人和事，更關心問程如何解圍，問，「你們開會的結果是什麼？有對策了嗎？」

「別擔心。」張行川聽出了他的鼻音，說，「我們問程人眾志成城。」

談霄以為他接下來會說，問程人會攜手戰勝這種大集團的商業打壓，之類的豪言壯語。

張行川卻道：「不會讓洋人得逞。」

「……」談霄笑也不是，但哭也是哭不出來了。

他是從不把自己當小洋人的，打小就天然認為自己是小老內。

張行川抱著他，說俏皮話哄他開心，他的心情也漸漸平復了些。

已經快十一點半了，談霄說：「我們回家吧，你得好好睡一覺，明天肯定還有很多事。」

張行川說：「好，想回哪個家？」

談霄說：「都行。」

他想了想，說：「你在哪裡，哪裡就是我的家。」

張行川為這句話眼眶一酸，強行忍住了。這時候掉眼淚會很掉蘇值，總裁當然懂。

最後是回了張行川的家裡，這邊生活物資更齊全，還有很靠譜的阿姨能照顧生活起居，能有效保證商戰之餘的健康體魄。

張行川昨晚就沒睡好，白天全神貫注忙碌一整天，回去後沾著枕頭就沉沉睡去。

談霄沒有睡意，躺在他旁邊，於黑暗裡注視著他的側臉。

其實在今天以前，談霄幾乎沒有想像過太久遠以後的事。

他現在非常愛張行川，有時候滿心滿眼都是張行川這個人，所以他和張行川在一起很快樂，他們彼此間能給與和得到最完美的情感體驗。

但是幾年後，十幾年後，甚至幾十年後，談霄就沒怎麼想過。

並不是說他不相信和張行川的愛情能永恆，而是他太年輕了，人生好像還沒有那麼充分的確定性。

今晚在公司裡，他把雙眼埋在張行川肩上的那幾分鐘裡，張行川散發出的氣息很獨特，讓他忽然對他和張行川的關係，生出了一種地久天長的嚮往。

是感覺到了安全嗎？他也不知道。他都沒想過自己是否缺乏安全感的問題。總之是在那個時刻，他覺得張行川不再只是他二十三四歲遇到的幸福驛站，是他的歸宿，是他的家。

次日早上，張行川醒得很早，感受到談霄抱著他的手臂，溫熱的臉依偎在他的頸邊。

這不是談霄慣常的睡姿，談霄醒著的時候很愛親親抱抱，睡著了兩幅面孔，就還挺煩人碰他，有一次張行川半夜興起想抱著他睡，還被他在夢裡杵了一拳。

因此張行川領會到了這是什麼信號，談霄對他的愛更多了。說明他在本次事件中的表現無比正確，全對。

實際上張行川偶爾也能察覺到，談霄愛他和他愛談霄的深度大差不差，但兩人對未來的期許就是不大一致。

他在決定和談霄發展成戀人關係的時候，就已經決定了談霄將是他的終身伴侶，即使後來談霄掉了馬，事態發生了點小變化，張行川對這段感情最基礎的預期也沒有變過。

然而談霄的性格鮮活又跳脫，他能想到下個月該做什麼就不錯了。指望他現在就想好了一定要和張行川共度這一輩子，那也太不切實際了。

上次在深圳，張行川和傅總聊起了他的猜測，他認為Doria家族很可能會對問程採取動作，並且已經模擬出了幾種對方可能的做法，並一一做好了應對計劃。

他可不像談霄一樣對那個老錢家族的行事作風還抱有盲目樂觀的態度，資本的手段向來簡單粗暴，因為他們在歷史上無數次驗證過，大多數時候金錢大棒的壓迫，最有效。

傅總那時候就問過他，金錢誠可貴，愛情價更高，可是萬一談霄變了心，那還值得嗎。

張行川那時回答，事在人為，他不會給談霄變心的機會。

事在人為，沒有做過怎麼知道不行？現在不就是，張行川確定談霄對他本來就很濃烈的感情，變得更死心塌地了。

張行川一動作，談霄就張開了眼，看了眼床頭的鐘，還不到七點半。

「這麼早就要出門嗎？」談霄問。

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Chapter 35#

Temple of the Burning Lamp 6#

It was now noon. Sunlight shone straight down through the “well mouth” above, illuminating the surroundings of the temple so brightly that every shadow shrank to its smallest.

Chapter 35#

The Fourth to Last Day#

After saying those words, Yu Lanyin fell into a coma.

He had a dream for the first time in a long while—one that was quite fantastical and absurd. In the dream, the flight crew from the group photo held him while paragliding; the taciturn Uber driver held him while watching blackbirds; and the polite yet glib Italian kissed the back of his hand.

Chapter 35

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Chapter 35#

The Innocent and Naive Fool#

Central Planet, within the Imperial Palace.

The banquet had just begun. Glamorous noble men and women held champagne, gathering in small groups around the dining tables, chatting about recent interesting events in high society, and occasionally teasing a lady dressed inappropriately.

The life of a noble was extravagant and dull. For them, the only pleasure lay in discussing these gossips and privacies, as well as some novelties that could showcase their noble status—

Chapter 35

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Chapter 35#

An Arrow Splits the Air#

Xiao Man and Wei Chuyun were not the only ones in the small room — Shi Tang was there too. She heard their exchange and immediately went wide-eyed, asking in a voice pitched between excitement and alarm: “Are the second wave of bad guys coming to kill us?”

Xiao Man looked at her and was about to explain, then noticed the table was covered in food, and paused — Yan Wushu had clearly been back; Shi Tang had just been eating the shrimp congee he’d brought.

Chapter 35

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Chapter 35#

Why Didn’t He Come With You?#

The three people who had just come downstairs were still chewing on bread. The director took the opportunity while they were eating to say:

“Once you finish breakfast, start packing your things. Let’s aim to arrive before noon today; we might even make it for lunch. After that, go to your rooms to pack…”

As soon as the director mentioned rooms, those sitting on the sofa flinched reflexively.

Chapter 35

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I lingered at the funeral home’s entrance for a long while before finally deciding to consult Chu Ruiyuan first on how to proceed.

Judging by the events of my previous life, I suspect this dynasty’s CEO-to-be would be particularly keen to eliminate the Southern Kingdom’s CEO-to-be.

But if Dugu Yan had reincarnated again, my momentary pity might well allow this terminal adolescent to stir up more trouble.

His affection runs deep as the sea, yet alas, I cannot swim.

Chapter 35

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Chapter 35#

After paying New Year’s greetings to the leaders for three consecutive days, almost exhausting all the courage and emotional intelligence of his life, Chen Jianhua finally breathed a sigh of relief on the fifth day of the Lunar New Year. This was the day his younger sisters would come to visit, and he was naturally happy to wait at home for people to come. Having not seen them for another year, he was quite concerned about his two younger sisters living in the county town.

Chapter 35

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Chapter 35#

World 1: The Tragic Supporting Male Lead Changes the Script Online#

Qin Qing and Xu Yizhi sat side by side on the sofa, facing Qin Huaichuan, Qin Guangyuan, and Ji Lan, who had serious expressions and cold attitudes. The interrogation at the company seemed to have moved back home.

Qin Zishi sat alone on the side, seemingly calm, but actually eagerly waiting for the outbreak of a fierce conflict.

Chapter 35

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Chapter 35#

Chapter 35: Extra €€ Ten

Mo Xi had been busy with his summer internship recently. In addition, he had taken a summer course on game design, leaving early and returning late almost every day. Only on weekends did he have time to hang out with classmates or update his posts.

Recently, a person suddenly appeared in the forum. Not only did this person reply to every post Mo Xi wrote, but they also frequently sent him private messages, mostly encouraging and comforting words like “Come on, you can do it.” Although it had a bit of a “chicken soup for the soul” flavor, it still made Mo Xi, who was living a busy and tiring life, feel a trace of warmth from a stranger.

Chapter 35

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Chapter 35#

The continuously bleeding wound was being sucked incessantly, first with intense pain, then surprisingly with a hint of itchiness. Hua Jinian was still immersed in a deep, satisfying sleep, the expression on his face as soft as a contented infant. After a while, Hua Qianjue heard him seem to vaguely complain, turning his head away and no longer sucking, his soft lips leaving his wrist. He actually felt a bit disappointed in his heart.

Chapter 35

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Chapter 35#

Those Who Listen to Stories (Part 2)#

After happily concluding his revenge plan for the evening, Xia Wenshi opened his live stream. Switching to the front-facing camera, he cranked up the beauty filter to level ten, and with a messy mop of yellow hair, he appeared before everyone, cheerfully greeting his “family”: “Hehe, good evening, brothers and sisters in the live stream, I’m back again!”

However, he was met with a barrage of haters.

Chapter 35

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Chapter 35#

Chapter 35 Shen Rou

There is a natural lake at the foot of the mountain in Zhengde Garden.

Besides loving to raise flowers and fish, Old Master Gu also had the habit of fishing when he had nothing to do. Gu Chenzhou came back this day and happened to catch his grandfather fishing by the lake. He took a straw hat and a folding stool and walked towards the lake. When he arrived at the destination, he just saw Old Master Gu flicking the fishing rod. A carp jumped out of the lake, bringing up a string of water droplets, and was thrown onto the grass, still flapping its tail.

Chapter 35 - 1

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Chapter 35 - 1#

Traces (Revised) The mad dog smelled Zhizhi’s scent…#

In the blink of an eye, the Lantern Festival arrived.

This morning, the sky outside the window was still dark when Yan Zhi climbed out of bed.

He closed his eyes, hugging his quilt, and sat on the bed, dazed for a moment.

“Ah—”

Yan Zhi raised his hand, covering his mouth, and gave a long yawn. Then, in one breath, he threw back the quilt and got out of bed.

Chapter 35 - 1

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Chapter 35 - 1#

Confiding#

Having just experienced a fire, a cold wind blew past, and a faint smell of smoke permeated the long street.

The atmosphere was stagnant. The Crown Prince was busy dealing with the aftermath of the fire and had no time to attend to this side. The Sixth Prince stood in front of the Music Office, waiting for the carriage to arrive.

Qin Wu stood beside Fu Rong, looking at his face.

Chapter 35 - 1

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Chapter 35 - 1#

“How did you buy it?”

Jingzhe said in a muffled voice, his nose red. It was because Rong Jiu had wiped it hard just now, and his whole face had been cleaned up.

He sat on the steps, holding the box as if it were a rare treasure, unwilling to let it go for a moment.

“After your family’s accident, all your property was confiscated. With some maneuvering, it was still possible to buy it.” Rong Jiu said lightly, glossing over the matter. “Although it can’t be registered in your name, you can go and see it when you leave the palace.”

Chapter 35 - 2

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Chapter 35 - 2#

The whole street was filled with small vendors, selling lanterns, candied fruits, and some, like him, selling pastries.

However, no one else’s pastries were as delicate as those made by him and Yan Zhi, so his stall always had the most people surrounding it.

Chu Yu was busy introducing, packing, and collecting money, so busy that he wished he had three heads and six arms to help.

Chapter 35 - 2

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 08:16:30 +0000

Chapter 35 - 2#

Qin Zhao paused and added, “If something happened to you, I really wouldn’t know how to explain it to your mother.”

The smile on Fu Rong’s face disappeared, and he shook his head hurriedly. “Your Highness is too serious.”

He paused, collecting himself. “Your Highness’s great kindness and virtue, choosing this slave as the Sixth Highness’s companion reader and even putting in a word with the Music Office, this slave has no way to repay. Even if something happened last night, Your Highness wouldn’t need to explain anything to my mother.”

Chapter 35 - 2

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:41:35 +0000

Chapter 35 - 2#

How could someone as high and mighty as the Empress Dowager issue such an order herself? Naturally, those below would understand her intentions.

But what major event had occurred to make the Empress Dowager so furious?

Jiang Jinming: “The Huang family has been impeached.”

These few words stunned Jingzhe.

His rare stiffness made Jiang Jinming look over. Jingzhe didn’t rush to hide his expression; instead, he took the opportunity to show a look of horror, lowering his voice: “How, how could this be?”

Chapter 35 - 3

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:41:35 +0000

Chapter 35 - 3#

With such an exaggerated display, coupled with his previous speculations, could it be…

[Mission Six Failed]

Jingzhe cursed. This damn heaven, he had actually guessed correctly.

It really was her doing!

She wasn’t using poison, but insects… were they Gu worms?

If all these things gathered on one person, they could probably gnaw a person down to a skeleton!

The Empress Dowager’s target was Emperor Jingyuan, so Huang Yijie’s target would also be Emperor Jingyuan!

Chapter 36

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 02:07:57 +0000

Chapter 36#

談霄今天出席宴會，也穿了正裝，沒有打領帶。

張行川很喜歡談霄的精英皮膚，等到了家，剛進了門，張行川把自己的領帶解了，談霄以為他要換衣服，結果他把領帶圈在談霄脖頸上。

「……」談霄低頭看著他給自己打領帶結。

總裁在慶功宴上理所當然喝了酒，平時還算靈巧的手，現在就有點笨拙，只給談霄打出一個歪歪扭扭的結。

談霄說：「你會不會？這太醜了。」

張行川很會，他的手指勾著領帶結，把談霄拉到自己懷裡，吻了上來。

他們在談霄的房子裡，慶功宴的場地，離談霄這邊更近一點。並且這邊空著無人，兩人在這空曠的平層裡激烈地纏綿，比在張行川家裡更無所顧忌。

慶祝勝利的歡樂助興，除了酒精，當然還有性。

剛過去的這一個多月，張行川在長三角待的時間比較多，問程本身不是強勢平台，這次能和國內多家酒店集團達成結盟，是天時地利，張行川還是要放低姿態，許多事都要親力親為。

談霄在北京，除了到問程上班，還要做他的博後項目研究計劃，這種時候他就很羨慕張行川了，怎麼會有人那麼愛做計劃。

雖忙忙亂亂，但也終歸還是按時把申請提交了上去。

這周張行川才回來，兩人也還沒如何親熱過。上一次如今晚這般放浪，還是上個月在杭州。

那時馮秘書忽然生病，發起了燒，臨出差前不得不請病假，換成談霄跟著總裁去杭州。

問程的應對策略沒有問題，事情解決得也很好，危機在平穩過度，是全面向好的態勢。

M集團沒想到問程會如此強硬，公眾影響惡劣，還被部分中國消費者發起了抵制，其他旅行平台為防止引火燒身，對該集團旗下酒店也做出了限流或暫時下架的處理。M集團不得不發佈了道歉聲明，表示己方絕無小看中國市場的態度，亦絕無惡意打壓中國平台的意圖。

這場戰鬥，看起來是問程贏了，問程更因禍得福，業績取得了歷史性的突破，更上一層樓，人員也從中得到了寶貴的經驗以及較為豐厚的獎金。

可是主動挑釁的對手，也只是受了點皮外傷。M集團畢竟是一家超級體量的酒店集團，全世界門店無數，單一市場消費者的抵制勢頭很快就會過去，對M酒店品牌造成的負面輿情，也終會隨著時間消散。

這事對航運集團以及Doria家族，更是毫無影響。

談霄第一次發現，他自己並不是個絕對的樂觀主義者，他開始無意識地變得悲觀。這樣類似的小動作，只要談韻想，她動動手指，隨便再這麼搞幾次，張行川和問程就永遠不得安生。

這個事實讓他非常絕望。

張行川只是和他談了場戀愛，為什麼要遭遇這些事。

問程的員工更是無辜，好好上個班而已，為什麼要被這麼折騰。

當時所有人壓力都很大，馮秘書一生病，很多事又要談霄接手來做，那幾天，談霄經常懷疑自己是不是要抑鬱了，想哭沒有眼淚，更不可能笑得出來，每天麻木地做事做事，做不完的事。

他臨時給張行川當了隨行人員，要替馮秘書處理對接事務，跟總裁一起去杭州出差。這是他和張行川相識以來最不愉快的一次出行。

在首都機場候機時，另外一位也同行去杭，是負責技術接口的同事，問起談霄一個工作對接的細節問題，談霄沒聽馮秘書提過，趕忙發消息問正在吊水的馮秘書。馮秘書沒第一時間看到，沒能即時回復。

那事其實並不著急，到了杭州再隨機應變，以談霄的情商，完全沒任何問題。但談霄那天相當神經質，他開始給總裁辦所有可能瞭解這事的同事發消息詢問。

在他問到第三個人的時候，張行川從他手裡把手機拿走了。

他一下炸了，憤怒地說：「我正在工作，你要幹什麼？」

張行川擔心地看著他，說：「休息一會兒，好嗎。」

張行川發現他很不對勁了，很想讓他回家休息，不要去出差了。但又不敢讓他回去，很難保證他不在自己身邊，會發生什麼。

好在談霄很快意識到了自己的失態，侷促地說：「我不問了……我有點著急，對不起。」

他也沒再堅持討回手機，坐在那裡長長呼了口氣，極力調整了自己，把思緒從工作上挪開。

要去杭州了。他對杭州有著特別的記憶。

在還沒被帶去歐洲的時候，約三四歲，他在杭州短暫生活過一年多，那時是外公外婆帶著他，父母間在為他的撫養權歸屬打官司。因為年紀太小，對這座城市的風貌，他也不大記得，模糊記得外公寬闊的背，記得風吹過來的糕點香甜，記得撿了桂花給外婆，小短手都被染成了黃色。

後來他被帶走去了歐洲，媽媽去了浙江另外一座城市工作，一家人都離開了杭州。近些年裡他過來見面，也是去那邊，沒有來過杭州。

二十年後他再來，是陪同張行川來見酒店聯盟的合作方。

那一天，從落地起，他就陷入了一種迷茫，這其實算是回到了他的故鄉嗎？一個全然陌生的地方，能算故鄉嗎？那他到底有沒有故鄉？

工作不給他太多時間去思考這些歸去來的問題，一行人落地就開始忙碌。當時還在搭建接口，技術出身的張行川也象徵性參與了一部分。

忙到傍晚，合作方設了簡單的宴席，張行川還是要去應酬下，談霄也換了衣服要同去，張行川讓他留在房間休息，說：「你好好睡一覺。」

談霄本來也不想去，點了點頭，送張行川出了門。

九點多，張行川回到房間。

談霄不在房間裡。他的手機和充電器也不在，隨身包不在，身份證也不在。

張行川站在房間正中，腦子裡一片空白。

這是什麼情況？

他最擔心的事發生了？談霄決定結束這一切，主動回家去，用認錯服軟，來換取問程和他的順遂。

……

不，不對。如果談霄真準備這麼做，也不會不告而別，他不是那麼沒交代的人。

張行川茫然地左右四顧，一下竟想不起自己的手機在哪裡，最後在電視櫃找到了，馬上給談霄打了電話。

萬幸談霄很快就接了起來。他搭乘晚間高鐵，來到了離杭州只有幾十分鐘車程的地方，同屬浙江的一座口岸城市。

「我已經到我媽媽家裡了，」談霄在那邊笑著說，「明天會坐最早的高鐵回去。」

張行川沒有說話。

談霄聽出了他的呼吸不大對勁，意識到了什麼，馬上解釋說：「我給你寫了留言，就在書桌上，你沒看到嗎？」

張行川進來後還沒看過書桌，那裡的留言箋上，確實寫了句：去看看我媽，明早回來。

談霄臨時起意過來，沒有給張行川發消息或打電話，因為他知道張行川如果在飯局上聽說了，一定會讓他等一等，會趕回來要陪他一同來。但現在張行川忙得一個人掰成幾個用，他不想讓張行川再掰一個出來給他用了。

張行川說：「你……」

他是想罵人的。只有天知道，剛才他差點被嚇出心臟病來。

「既然去了，就好好和媽媽待一天吧。」張行川極力讓語氣平和，說道，「明天晚點回來，這邊沒什麼事。」

午夜十二點半，談霄趕了回來，沒了高鐵票，他打了輛跨城網約車。

張行川果然沒有睡，坐在書桌前發呆，面前是談霄留給他的那張便箋。

談霄：「……」

張行川在書桌後看著他。

他走進房間裡來，像做錯事的小孩，手足無措，道歉說：「對不起。」

「我只是忽然有點想她，」談霄說，「對不起，真的很對不起。」

張行川起身，走過來，沒有說話，只是抱住了談霄。

談霄仍在不停說著道歉的話。然後他發現了什麼，再說不出話來。

「你……」談霄很緊張，他覺得張行川好像哭了。

他想看看張行川的臉，但張行川緊緊抱著他，不讓他看。

張行川說：「別怕，我沒有生氣。」

Chapter 36

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Chapter 36#

Chapter Thirty-Six#

Chapter 36

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Chapter 36#

Fatigue#

Li Guanghan’s breathing hitched.

The words he had spoken and the deeds he had done over these years now became sharp blades stabbing back at him, causing agonizing pain in his internal organs.

“…Don’t overthink it,” Li Guanghan said bitterly, “properly nurse your body.”

Yin Yuheng was silent for a while before pushing him away. Feeling Yin Yuheng’s resistance, Li Guanghan blankly let go: “Yuheng…”

Since when had his eldest disciple, who used to admire him so much, started to reject his touch?

Chapter 36

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 23:09:30 +0000

Chapter 36#

The Innocent and Naive Fool#

The system felt that no matter how much it upgraded and iterated, it would probably never understand the complex emotions and thought processes of humans.

“What do you mean?” it asked incredulously, “But Lu Xing clearly agreed—” The words stopped abruptly halfway through. The system was silent for a moment, then asked, “So, he was lying to you before?”

“Yes,” Lin Xiaodong said, “It’s quite obvious.”

Chapter 36

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Chapter 36#

A Crescent Moon#

In the inn’s back courtyard, sunlight poured through the half-open window and washed the floor tiles the color of honey. Eight people sat crowded around a square table, every one of them with their eyes fixed on the map in the center, watching the small red point move rapidly across it.

A moment later, Qu Hanxing let out a cry:

“It’s stopped! It stopped!”

“West end of Jinshi Street!”

Chapter 36

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Chapter 36#

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Chapter 36Fu Jinchi, as usual, tidied up the room. He picked up the book Yan Zishu had discarded from the floor and glanced at the cover.#

It was a very old collection of science fiction novels, bearing a library label, nothing particularly interesting.

World 1: The Tragic Supporting Male Lead Changes the Script Online#

Why did Qin Qing give him a birthday present? Before stepping into the Listening to Rain Pavilion, Cang Ming had been pondering this question.

Chapter 36 Interlocking Rings

Big Brother Zheng Big Brother Zheng Big Brother Zheng Big Brother Zheng—

Zheng Yuelin’s hand trembled violently. She suddenly pushed the opened drawer hard, not even reacting when her finger still on the drawer was heavily pinched.

Big Brother Zheng Big Brother Zheng Big Brother Zheng Big Brother Zheng—

Yuelin likes Xinjun likes Xinjun likes Xinjun likes Xinjun—

Countless voices swirled in her mind like a typhoon. She seemed to have spun countless circles in a second. The world spinning was not enough to describe the dizziness she felt at this moment.

Chapter 36 - 1

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Chapter 36 - 1#

Planning#

Fu Rong went to the Crown Prince’s residence to serve the Crown Prince?

Eating? Washing up?

The Crown Prince only injured his right hand; it wasn’t as if only his right hand could move in his entire body.

Besides, with so many attendants in the Crown Prince’s residence, why let Fu Rong stay? Qin Wu didn’t believe the Crown Prince had no ulterior motives.

Qin Wu gripped the corner of the table tightly, scenes of Fu Rong being with him in the past flashing before his eyes.

Chapter 36 - 1

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Chapter 36 - 1#

Huang Yijie clutched her bleeding lower abdomen, struggling to lie on the wet floor. The blood that was constantly seeping out quickly disappeared, swallowed by something unknown.

Her face was very pale.

It was the kind of pale that had lost all color.

Just as Rong Jiu had said, even though she had suffered such a serious penetrating injury, she was still not dead.

Near the wound, something condensed into a lump was wriggling, repairing the flesh. Although the speed was very slow, it was indeed keeping her alive with her last breath.

Chapter 36 - 2

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Chapter 36 - 2#

“Mn.” Fu Rong nodded. “Then I will serve Your Highness until the wound is healed before going back.”

“Good.” Having received the answer he wanted, Qin Zhao smiled and stood up. “I’m going out for a bit. You stay in the residence, have fun and look around as you please. You can also go out to see your mother, just remember to bring guards.”

“Yes.”

Fu Rong stood up following him, took down the large cloak hanging nearby, and draped it over Qin Zhao, being careful not to touch his wound.

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Chapter 36 - 2#

His cool words carried a hint of rising doubt, as if this was something difficult to notice.

Jingzhe nodded tremblingly: “…But what does that have to do with what you are going to do?”

Rong Jiu’s tone was a little strange, and he said slowly: “Ha, didn’t you notice?”

The other hand pointed downwards.

Jingzhe looked down in confusion, only to realize that the shoes and socks he had taken off had all been thrown into the fire. The flames were roasting them with a sizzling sound, and the shapes of the shoes and socks were strangely twisted.

Chapter 36 - 3

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Chapter 36 - 3#

Most importantly… even if Rong Jiu knelt in front of him, he didn’t give off a feeling of reverence at all.

It was more like…

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Chapter 37#

The Innocent and Naive Fool#

Since the Queen had been out of favor for a long time, and had no powerful maternal family to rely on, and her son recently showed signs of falling out with his father, even though the attendant was audacious enough to sneak into the palace late at night to poison someone, the matter was ultimately downplayed and left unresolved.

Another point was that when the attendant was dragged away, he couldn’t even speak clearly.

Chapter 37

Qiao Nanqi froze.

He still had his head lowered against the side of Zhao Rong’s neck, pinning Zhao Rong’s hands, covering him in what seemed like an embrace. But the strength in his hands had unknowingly and slowly withdrawn.

They were so close that even their breaths were slightly intertwined, yet they seemed worlds apart.

At this moment, he didn’t even know what to do.

When he didn’t receive any reply to the message he sent Zhao Rong earlier, he had prepared himself for Zhao Rong’s rebuttal.

Chapter 37

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Chapter 37#

Lu Muchi kicked very hard, and the whole door panel was shaking.

Xu Qiaoyin was washing vegetables in the kitchen. Accompanied by the sound of water, she heard the kicking sound and thought it was next door. The sound insulation of this apartment was very poor.

Yan Heqing didn’t let Lu Muchi kick for too long and stepped forward to open the door.

As soon as the door opened, Lu Muchi rushed into the room like a mad beast.

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Chapter 37#

Fragrance#

What kind of look was that?

A chill rushed from the soles of his feet to the top of his head. Number 2 couldn’t help but take a step back.

Even though he had cleared countless dungeons, under the gaze of so many eerie eyes, he couldn’t suppress the fear rising within him.

His heart beat like a drum. Number 2 could clearly feel cold sweat seeping from his palms. His dry throat moved, forcing himself to reveal a stiff smile.

Chapter 37

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Chapter 37#

Although Fu Jinchi had been granted a favor by Fu Weishan and allowed into the board of directors, at present he only held the title of “director.”

World 1: The Tragic Supporting Male Lead Changes the Script Online#

Qin Qing peeled the apple while looking at the line of small bloody words on the intellectual brain.

Both Xu Yizhi and Cang Ming were in the ward, so he didn’t show any special expression on his face, and his movements of peeling the apple were unhurried and steady.

996 stared at his face, but couldn’t guess what he was thinking at all.

Chapter 37

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Chapter 37#

Chapter 37 Side Story — Twelve

“Sis, when is your due date?” Mo Xi was on a video call on his phone, holding a bag of chips in his hand, eating while chatting with Mo Zi.

“November 12th,” Mo Zi stroked her belly, a faint smile on her lips, “I hope she comes out soon. Her dad has already prepared toys, clothes, and milk powder.”

“That’s only a few days away. Don’t go to work recently, stay home and rest well,” Mo Xi urged. The hospital was crowded and full of germs. His sister couldn’t perform surgeries on patients now anyway, so she might as well stay home.

Chapter 37

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Chapter 37#

Hua Jinian gritted his teeth and closed his eyes in the secret room, waiting for death, when he suddenly felt the wooden platform beneath him move. Purple poisonous smoke spewed out again, and the faint swishing sound of arrows being fired seemed to come from outside the secret room. Before he had time to be surprised, he felt the wooden platform carrying him sink rapidly downwards, falling into endless darkness.

Chapter 37

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Chapter 37#

Those Who Listen to Stories (Part 4)#

Put on a show for the Non-Natural Bureau?

“…”

This touched upon Ye Sheng’s blind spot again. He didn’t know why he, who had lived a life of honesty and never faked anything, always had to go against his nature to act and deceive others after coming to Huaicheng.

“What should I do?”

After getting out of the car, Ye Sheng looked at Ning Weichen with clear eyes and asked calmly.

Chapter 37

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Chapter 37#

The teahouse was located in a relatively remote area, and there were few people on the street late at night. Jiang Qin slammed the accelerator to the floor, looked up, and saw two Hondas driven by Cambodians chasing closely in the rearview mirror.

Jin Yan said angrily, “Fuck that kid Ji Mie! He’s completely crazy!”

Jiang Qin turned the steering wheel sharply: “What did you do in H City during the few days I was away?”

Chapter 37

Chapter 37 - 1#

Huiping lit a stick of incense. The faint fragrance was something Jingzhe would sometimes light in the room, smelling somewhat familiar.

He took a deep breath and exhaled, forcing his emotions to calm down. Then, he gathered all the attendants and eunuchs he could find and had them stay in his room.

Shi’en complained a little. He was just chatting with someone about gossip, chatting away happily. As a result, Huiping broke into the room, saw them talking, grabbed them one by one, pulled them all out, and shoved them into his room.

Chapter 37 - 2

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Chapter 37 - 2#

Then what are they doing now?!

At this thought, Xiao Cuan could no longer hold back and strode forward.

Tonight, everyone had gone into the city to see the fireworks, so the alley was deserted. Even if anyone was there, they would have long since gone to sleep.

The wooden gate of the small courtyard was left slightly ajar, and a faint candlelight shone through the window paper.

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Chapter 37 - 2#

Besides that, the two had nothing else to say.

Although there was silence all the way, the atmosphere was harmonious and comfortable.

It was quite different from the silence when Fu Rong was with Qin Wu.

Suddenly, Qin Zhao cleared his throat unconsciously. Fu Rong subconsciously quickened his steps, supported Qin Zhao’s right arm, and quietly gave it a pinch.

Both of them paused at the same time. Fu Rong raised his head, Qin Zhao lowered his, and their gazes met.

Chapter 37 - 2

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Chapter 37 - 2#

The Empress Dowager probably noticed Concubine De’s restlessness and called a female official to make some calming soup. Shoukang Palace naturally had a small kitchen, so it was easy to make something.

Concubine De quickly said: “Empress Dowager, this concubine only needs to rest for a while, no need to worry.”

The Empress Dowager said carelessly: “How can that be? If your body can’t hold up, how will you bear children for the emperor in the future?”

Chapter 37 - 3

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Chapter 37 - 3#

She wasn’t without a backup plan.

The Empress Dowager used her spies in various parts of the palace to quietly add many drugs to the emperor’s meals.

Even if Huang Yijie’s actions didn’t go smoothly, as long as she could take the emperor away, someone would break into Qianming Palace and kill the people around Emperor Jingyuan on the spot.

Even if the emperor successfully escaped from Huang Yijie’s hands, as long as the emperor’s power was crushed in a short time, no matter how powerful he was, the entire harem would be nothing more than an inescapable colosseum for him.

Chapter 38

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Chapter 38#

Chapter Thirty-Eight#

The fine drizzle was like a light veil draped over the world. Dragonflies skimmed across the water, creating ripples.

The current courtyard was beautiful and sturdy. Inside the rooms, the sound of rain was unheard—unlike the previous broken shack where a slightly stronger wind made one worry the roof would fly off.

However, after finishing his evening meal, Xue Jingci was somewhat unhappy.

In fact, in the eyes of others, Xue Jingci had always maintained this cold and indifferent appearance, but the system was too familiar with him and noticed it quickly.

Chapter 38

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Chapter 38#

An Wuxue sat in the courtyard holding Kun-kun, waiting for Xie Zhefeng to come.

Immortal Venerable Xie was not easy to fool. Now that his heart-demon had been suppressed, he would surely think of everything that happened on the day the Zhaoshui Sword Array malfunctioned.

And An Wuxue also wanted to investigate the matter of the furnace mark, so he decided to wait for Xie Zhefeng’s arrival, remaining unchanged in the face of all variables.

Chapter 38

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Chapter 38#

Temple of the Burning Lamp 18#

Perhaps using salt to make the lizards cry was not the ‘intended’ answer at all.

Killing people, taking blood—very likely killing one’s own companions—and then feeding the lizards with copious amounts of blood until they finally formed crystallized blood‑salt hearts… that was the method most ordinary people would naturally think of. That was what this fragment world wanted them to do.

So this was how a fragment world encouraged killing? Truly as sinister and twisted as the ritual they had witnessed.

Chapter 38

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Chapter 38#

A Chance to Turn the Tide#

The night was deep; the capital, which had roared with noise all day, was gradually settling into sleep — but the imperial guard’s offices blazed with light.

The commanding officer, Chen Mingli, sat back in his chair, drained his teacup with a miserable expression, and said: “This was the fault of my men. We had been watching them for several days; with the festival nearly upon us and a firm lead finally in hand, impatience got the better of us.”

Chapter 38

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Chapter 38#

You Should Learn to Live Alone#

Mo Xuzhi put down the wine glass and coughed twice more.

The friend immediately pulled back his leg, clearing a path for Mo Xuzhi.

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Chapter 38#

Once#

It was raining again.

Wan You sat back in his chair, lazily flipping through a book. There were few customers in this weather. He hadn’t stocked much, and he wasn’t in a hurry even though business was slow.

The rain washed away the dust on the ground, and pedestrians hurried through the downpour.

The sky gradually darkened, but the rain didn’t stop. Wan You was preparing to pack up his stall and go back to his rented room to read. Halfway through packing, a woman holding an umbrella appeared in front of his stall.

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Chapter 38#

Yan Zishu’s chest gave a small, involuntary lurch. He pulled his wrist away entirely. “All this talk of dying and living — don’t go tempting fate.”

In truth, he genuinely didn’t know what became of Fu Jinchi in the end. He himself would die; as for the villain — the villain’s fate was unresolved.

Though Fu Jinchi had once said something about disasters lasting a thousand years. Perhaps he would go on causing trouble for a long time yet.

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Chapter 38#

Once Chu Ruiyuan had returned from attending to official business, I had a serious and earnest discussion with him.

I primarily addressed two matters with him. The first was to subtly suggest that the eunuchs in his entourage required disciplining. The second was that, though I found it painful and unwilling, considering he was, after all, an emperor, I could not be intolerant when he chose to take a consort and produce an heir.

Chapter 38

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Chapter 38#

Walking out of the hotel gate, Xiao Junyi’s motorcycle was parked by the roadside. Unlike the Suzuki King and Honda King that were popular in Shanghai, this kid’s ride was a Honda cruiser CBX125, which had a full American style. From the perspective of later generations, this thing was obviously more in line with Chen Yuanming’s aesthetics. It’s just that riding a motorcycle without a helmet was the mainstream in this era, which inevitably seemed a bit like courting death.

Chapter 38

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Chapter 38#

World 1: The Tragic Supporting Male Lead Changes the Script Online#

Qin Qing helped Xu Yizhi with the discharge procedures and sent him home. On the way, he called Qin Huaichuan.

“Dad, I heard from Qin Zishi that you are going to invest in the Solomon Group. Have you given the money yet?”

Sitting in the coffee shop of a five-star hotel, Qin Huaichuan, who was waiting for Qin Zishi to keep the appointment and accidentally saw the online news that the project had failed, was wiping the cold sweat from his forehead frequently at this moment.

Chapter 38

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Chapter 38#

Chapter 38 Side Story — Thirteen

“Doctor, how should I take this medicine?” A middle-aged woman stared at the prescription the doctor had just written for her, but couldn’t recognize a single word.

“One pill in the morning and one in the evening, after meals,” Mo Zi replied.

Standing next to the middle-aged woman was a little girl of seven or eight. Upon hearing that she had to take medicine, she started whining: “Mom, I don’t want to take medicine.”

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Chapter 38#

Seeing that Hua Jinian couldn’t help but want to interrupt, she couldn’t help but smile, stood up slowly, and said softly: “Then just treat what I said before as nonsense. You always say he is your father, he is your family. Have you ever thought that this blood relationship you think is unbreakable is actually a joke directed by others?”

Tianxiang looked at Hua Jinian’s handsome face which suddenly stiffened, bent down, picked up a strand of the young man’s hair with her fingers, kissed it gently in her palm, and laughed in a low voice: “That was more than twenty years ago. After Miss had a one-night stand with that devil, she actually became pregnant. This was originally an ill-fated relationship, and naturally, this little beast should have been aborted quietly. As a maid, I also helped Miss buy safflower to boil in medicine, but Miss suddenly changed her mind at that critical moment. She changed her mind and openly told others that she had a child, Hua Qianjue’s child, and planned to give birth to it.”

Chapter 38

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Chapter 38#

Those Who Listen to Stories (Part 5)#

The reason for Huang Yiyue’s imprisonment was not explicitly stated in the newspapers, but it was likely related to the two madams of the Qin family who died in Cheng’en Hospital back then. The matter of kidnapping Ye Sheng could only be said to be an attempt. Huang Yiyue’s imprisonment was probably because she was pushed out by the Xie family to be a scapegoat.

Chapter 38

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Chapter 38#

Chapter 38 Let’s Do It Once

The location of this gathering was still the secret racing track where Gu Chenzhou and He Hailou raced last time, Starlight Entertainment City.

When Gu Chenzhou arrived at Starlight Entertainment City, the racing cars were all ready on the track, looking like they were just waiting for him to arrive before setting off.

Gu Chenzhou was slightly surprised, walked quickly forward and shook hands with He Hailou: “Hello Young Master He, why doesn’t everyone play first?”

Chapter 38 - 1

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Chapter 38 - 1#

Confrontation Alternating hot and cold violence to train the dog#

A sudden wild wind rose, and dark clouds churned.

In the small bedroom, Yan Zhi stood on the couch, level with Xiao Cuan, even slightly taller than him.

Xiao Cuan held his face in both hands, pulling him forcefully towards himself. He tilted his head slightly, breathing heavily, and kissed his lips fiercely, biting down hard on his lip petals.

Chapter 38 - 1

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Chapter 38 - 1#

Horse Riding#

In Jiuhua Hall, the doors and windows were shut tight, letting not a single ray of light through.

Qin Wu was practicing Taoism with the old Emperor. Sandalwood incense burned in the censer, scriptures were laid out on the table, and spirit banners hung on the walls.

It didn’t look like a prince’s residence; it looked more like a Taoist temple.

Qin Wu stood before the copper basin, washed his hands with cold water, turned back to the couch, folded the small blue cloth Fu Rong had given him, stuffed it back under the pillow, and prepared to sleep.

Chapter 38 - 1

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Chapter 38 - 1#

Ning Hongru prided himself on being a cautious and modest person. After the emperor left Qianming Palace, he began to prepare the layout of the bedroom.

First, he lit the soothing incense to make Jingzhe sleep more soundly, so as not to be disturbed by the palace servants coming and going. Then, those overly revealing decorations had to be removed.

If even a little trace was left, it would make people alert.

Chapter 38 - 2

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Chapter 38 - 2#

Xiao Cuan turned back to look at him, amused: “Finally deigning to open your golden mouth and talk to me?”

Since he had come in, Yan Zhi hadn’t said a single word to him from start to finish.

Xiao Cuan grabbed him, and he didn’t scream.

Xiao Cuan asked questions, and he didn’t answer.

Until now, when Chu Yu came in, he finally spoke.

Yan Zhi ignored his sarcasm and said again: “He’s just my neighbor, he…”

Chapter 38 - 2

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 08:27:55 +0000

Chapter 38 - 2#

“It’s nothing,” Qin Zhao instructed them. “There are many things happening in the hunting grounds. You two shouldn’t run around recklessly. If no one is with you, just wander around the camp.”

Lin Yixiu rode up on horseback. “Alright, I’m here. I’ll look after the two of them. You go up quickly.”

Qin Zhao gave them a few more instructions, then walked to the very front, bowed, and respectfully saw off the Emperor’s procession.

Chapter 38 - 2

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Chapter 38 - 2#

The casual words, as if talking about something as trivial as the weather, made Jingzhe freeze on the spot.

His fingers trembled slightly for a moment, then he clenched them into fists and held them in his arms.

Jingzhe said softly: “Rong Jiu, what are you talking about for no reason?”

“Huang Qingtian’s biggest trouble is not that corruption case, but that he interfered with the national treasury and touched the military supplies; but what made it difficult for him to defend himself and unavoidable was because of the corruption case. The corruption case is related to Cen Xuanyin. If this matter can really be overturned, then naturally…”

Chapter 38 - 3

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Chapter 38 - 3#

Liu Shi worked here.

When she came to work today, she was in a hurry and left the decocted medicine behind. Fortunately, Cen Liang was resting at home and was able to deliver the medicine in time.

Cen Liang specially chose a time when the kitchen was not too busy to come over. Liu Shi smiled as soon as she saw her and said helplessly: “I’m really getting old, I even forget such small things.”

Chapter 39

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Chapter 39#

Chapter Thirty-Nine#

Xue Jingci had never celebrated a birthday for anyone before.

Back then, Xie Zheng was still in mourning for his deceased parents, so he never celebrated festivals. Naturally, Xue Jingci had no way of knowing how such a day should be celebrated.

After Guanzi heard him finish, he thought for a moment and suddenly pulled a spirit stone from his robe.

“Then wrap this spirit stone inside a dumpling.”

Chapter 39

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Chapter 39#

Morning.

The drifting flakes on the Frost Sea were slightly more numerous than usual. Tall pines stood upright, hung with a few white specks.

A cool breeze entered through the window.

After reaching the Great Success stage, An Wuxue’s body was no longer as sensitive to the cold as before. Instead, he liked the feeling of the gentle breeze blowing in thread by thread and no longer closed the window at night.

Chapter 39

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Chapter 39#

Temple of the Burning Lamp 10#

“Ssss——”

The flame was swallowed by the scalding wax. A thin wisp of white smoke drifted upward. All the candles in the room went out.

In the dimness, the moon hung at its highest point. Pale moonlight filtered through the window lattice, casting shadows over everything inside the room.

A long shadow suddenly stretched across the empty corridor wall. Then it began to move forward, and the sound of shuffling footsteps rose.

Chapter 39

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Chapter 39#

The rain wasn’t heavy, and the drifting mist and fine rain wouldn’t soak someone to the bone. Instead, it added a touch of coolness to Jiangnan’s heat.

Halfway there, Lin Huaiyu looked at Jing Fei: “Our paths diverge here; let’s part ways.”

Jing Fei blinked and said: “There’s only one umbrella; I’ll see you back.”

Lin Huaiyu shook his head and insisted: “No need. You have a fan; use it to block the rain.”

Chapter 39

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Chapter 39#

Admitting the Mistake#

The setting sun shifted westward, its rosy light shining obliquely through the window lattice.

Yin Yuheng stood in the golden afterglow, his long eyelashes lowered.

“Sect Master Shen, Lord State Preceptor saving me back then was just an accidental act,” Yin Yuheng’s voice was desolate, “it’s only normal that he doesn’t remember.”

“Normal?” Shen Fengxiu crossed his arms and slightly curled his lips, but the smile was cold. “If Lord State Preceptor truly doesn’t remember clearly, then I’ll remind him. Five years ago, in Lizhou—Lord State Preceptor’s sword intent scared away a demon beast and saved Yuheng’s life. After that, Yuheng was constantly thinking of you and was deeply infatuated.”

Chapter 39

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Chapter 39#

The Innocent and Naive Fool#

When the Queen tremblingly led the little merman out of the bedchamber, she saw the horrifying scene of the monarch of a nation clutching his shoulder, kneeling on the ground in pain, and hissing as he drew in cold air.

In front of him, Lu Xing’s finger was still hooked around the trigger.

Half of his body was splattered with his biological father’s blood; large patches of bright red bloomed on the snow-white silk, making for a startling image. The Queen took one look and covered her mouth, her face pale as she swayed on her feet.

Chapter 39

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 09:31:06 +0000

Chapter 39#

Splitting Cloud and Sky#

But in the very next breath, Shèn Juàn’s manner shifted. “Though I should say — it has likely sustained some damage. It will need to be repaired before you can use it.”

A trace of uncertainty crossed Xiao Man’s face. He could not quite determine why this person was willing to help him. Shèn Juàn caught the look, gave a languid smile, and continued of his own accord: “If you cannot enter the palace yourself, you can have Little Yan go.”

Chapter 39

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Chapter 39#

Classroom#

The door was closed gently. After Xue Feng finished the honey water, he fell back asleep.

Upon leaving the community, Mo Xuzhi found that it was already 3:30 AM. The traffic on the road had visibly decreased compared to when he arrived.

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:44:59 +0000

Chapter 39#

Emergency#

“I don’t remember what you’re talking about.”

Those Who Listen to Stories (Part 6)#

After Xia Wenshi finished speaking, he played a WeChat voice message in front of the three of them.

A woman’s slightly sorrowful voice came through.

“Are you looking for Xiao Can? Xiao Can she… passed away three years ago. She suffered from depression after taking a leave of absence in her sophomore year. She often talked nonsense and her mental state was very poor. A month before she jumped off the building, she even frequently experienced auditory hallucinations, saying that she always heard someone knocking on her window in the middle of the night. Sometimes the knocking was slow, sometimes it was urgent, but she never dared to open the curtains to see what was outside. We originally wanted to take Xiao Can for a checkup, but the night before going to the hospital, Xiao Can jumped from the window. Our home is on the twenty-sixth floor, and she just jumped down like that.”

Chapter 39

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 04:54:37 +0000

Chapter 39#

Chapter 39 Drugging

“…”

Gu Chenzhou wouldn’t misunderstand this sentence, but… what was He Hailou’s real purpose in saying this? What did he want to hide by this?

—Or did the other party really have such thoughts?

Thinking of this, Gu Chenzhou shook his head slightly in his heart: In the same circle, with power and money, what kind of beautiful and obedient women and men couldn’t they get? Why cling to him? —He knew that he certainly wasn’t unattractive, even very attractive. There were plenty of people outside who wanted to be his lover. But this attraction was also different. For those outside the circle, he was of course a tempting big cake that everyone wanted to take a bite of. But in the circle, not to mention that everyone’s status was similar or equal, just the distance of seeing each other frequently also limited the possibility of messing around. Besides the trouble, there were many sequelae. He Hailou said he wanted to do it once. Thinking with his brain, he knew it was mostly a joke. If it was just going to bed, who couldn’t he find? If it was for real, could he possibly go with He Hailou? Or He Hailou with him…

Chapter 39 - 1

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 13:11:55 +0000

Chapter 39 - 1#

Clarification Xiao Cuan, I hate you to death!#

“Ugh—”

Yan Zhi crouched by the couch, retching repeatedly toward the floor.

Caught off guard, Xiao Cuan was pushed away and sat on the couch, momentarily stunned.

But he was only dazed for a moment; he soon reacted, lunging forward to grab the bedding and wrap it around Yan Zhi. Then, he hurriedly reached out to feel his forehead and cheeks.

Chapter 39 - 1

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 11:08:11 +0000

Chapter 39 - 1#

Assassin#

In the clearing in front of the camp tents.

The Sixth Prince and Lin Yixiu rolled up their sleeves, sitting in the shade, fanning themselves.

Fu Rong held tightly onto the pony’s neck. The pony took small steps, running back and forth in front of them.

Fu Rong smiled brilliantly: “I know how!”

The Sixth Prince and Lin Yixiu looked at each other.

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:41:35 +0000

Chapter 39 - 2#

I’m afraid the entire Ancestral Worship Hall would have to be burned to the ground to deal with it.

Ning Hongru thought of the Ancestral Worship Hall that had only burned a little in the rain, and then let out a long breath.

Huang Yijie was already imprisoned, so it was naturally impossible for him to control these Gu worms anymore.

It’s better to dredge than to block.

Chapter 39 - 3

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Chapter 39 - 3#

Jingzhe decided to give up asking.

The moment he stopped, Shi Li felt his heart slowly return to something resembling calm.

His back was drenched — the inner robe beneath his clothes had gone completely wet with cold sweat.

He still couldn’t figure out what had come over him. The Emperor had instructed them to be easy with the person in this room, to answer whatever was asked — but murder?

Chapter 40

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:43:17 +0000

Chapter 40#

Chapter Forty#

A cold wind whipped up the remaining rain, pattering loudly against the stone steps.

The small courtyard, having lost the bustle of everyone eating together around the table, felt exceptionally quiet.

Xue Jingci had just used a system item to forcibly extract the negative parts of Xiao Xun’s fate. At this moment, his steps were heavy, clearly exhausted to the extreme.

The kitten rested quietly on his shoulder, speaking with some heartache, “Host, you spent ten years saving up so many points, and now you’ve used them all on Xiao Xun… You’re gambling!”

Chapter 40

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Chapter 40#

As soon as these words were spoken, Qin Wei’s expression went blank, as if he had been shaken.

All the People Rejoice Together#

The crescent moon in the sky dimmed in this instant, and falling raindrops soaked the bluestone ground. In the wind, Yan Wushu’s sleeves fluttered like spreading black wings.

He cast a glance below—more accurately, he looked at Shi Tang. The latter nodded slightly to him, and he shifted his gaze to Xiao Man before departing.

Qu Hanxing walked from the corridor into the courtyard, his tone full of emotion: “If this sword strike had fallen and directly destroyed the Dan’er beneath Minghua Qingguo, how wonderful that would have been.”

Chapter 40

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 13:10:23 +0000

Chapter 40#

Explaining the Problem#

Everyone in the classroom looked over. Mo Xuzhi wasn’t panicked at all; he even tried once more to stuff the coffee into the desk drawer. In the end, it wouldn’t fit no matter what. With Wang Zhifeng standing on the podium watching him, he simply put the coffee on the desk openly and then stood up.

As he prepared to leave his seat, he lowered his head and asked in a low voice, “What are we learning in this class?”

Chapter 40

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 08:09:34 +0000

Chapter 40#

Zhao Rong didn’t know how to react for a moment.

He had finally gotten a genuine cup of coffee, but Lu Xingping’s words nearly made him spit it out.

Lu Xingping was much sharper and more direct than he had anticipated.

He had originally planned to tactfully gauge Lu Xingping’s attitude, but before the meal had even started, Lu Xingping had taken the initiative to bring up the topic so bluntly.

Chapter 40

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 11:08:11 +0000

Chapter 40#

Unmasked#

Rain hammered down in sheets.

While Meng Lisheng was sizing up Chen Yuanming, Chen Yuanming was also carefully examining the man in front of him. In his later years, he had seen photos of Meng Lisheng in economic weeklies or website news flashes. The man in the photos always looked exhausted, with aging and puffiness having long changed his temperament, leaving only the desolation of old age.

But the person in front of him was completely different. He looked young, about 40 years old. Although his features couldn’t be called handsome, the elegance and demeanor of the older generation of high-level intellectuals were undoubtedly evident. Coupled with his expectations for his future career, his whole person radiated high spirits.

Chapter 40

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:09:20 +0000

Chapter 40#

World 1: The Tragic Supporting Male Lead Changes the Script Online#

It was three days later when he woke up again.

“Today is Xu Yizhi’s funeral.” 996 squatted on the cabinet beside the hospital bed and said dryly.

Chapter 40 - 1

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 04:54:37 +0000

Chapter 40 - 1#

Chapter 40: The Door to a New World

The punch carrying a strong wind was indeed within expectations; He Hailou tilted his head and dodged it. But Gu Chenzhou’s knee, which followed up with an upward thrust, slammed solidly into his waist!

He curled up in pain, then felt a sharp pain in his throat as his body went airborne. His vision blurred for a moment before he realized he had been lifted by the throat by Gu Chenzhou and slammed heavily onto the bed. Although the two were still overlapping, and the positions hadn’t changed much, the most critical positions had been swapped.

Chapter 40 - 2

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Chapter 40 - 2#

“Rong Jiu! Jingzhe said it was given to him by his friend Rong Jiu.”

Huiping wasn’t entirely certain the incense was from Rong Jiu — but Rong Jiu was the mysterious friend, and the mysterious friend was the large bundle that showed up every few weeks. The equation still held. There was a very good chance the incense was his.

The palace attendant from the imperial household, who had been regarding them with considerable severity, softened ever so slightly at the name — a thin, reluctant smile. “Ah. Him. If it came from that one, incense like this is hardly surprising.”

Chapter 40 - 2

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Chapter 40 - 2#

Gu Chenzhou’s face went stiff.

He stopped using the whip or any other props. He stepped directly onto the bed and untied the rope from the ceiling, but didn’t untie the knot binding the other’s hands. Then he dragged the man off the bed and punched that handsome yet confused face hard!

He Hailou was knocked directly onto the carpet, looking a bit dazed.

Gu Chenzhou kicked him in the lower abdomen, then casually picked up something from the floor and pressed it hard against the spot where he had been whipped!

Chapter 40 - 3

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Chapter 40 - 3#

Repeat it enough times and it sticks, whether you want it to or not.

It worked well. Mingyu kept doing it.

After finishing with Mingyu, Zhu Erxi deigned to glance at Jingzhe — looked him over once, top to bottom — and then walked out with his hands still behind his back.

Once he was gone, Mingyu let out a breath.

He was still a little afraid of Zhu Erxi.

Chapter 41

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 14:06:07 +0000

Chapter 41#

Chapter Forty-One#

Chapter 41

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 23:09:30 +0000

Chapter 41#

The Innocent and Naive Fool#

Lin Xiaodong hadn’t been back on the starship for even half a day before a piece of explosive news came from the Central Star.

—Lu Xing killed all one hundred and four nobles who were protesting in front of the palace gates.

According to the account of the sole survivor, Earl Lian, the Imperial Guards followed the orders of this madman and shot everyone they saw, killing indiscriminately. Blood flowed like a river and corpses littered the ground in front of the palace gate. Even his own biological sister died there.

Chapter 41

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 08:58:14 +0000

Chapter 41#

The Four Wilds are Silent#

Driven by a premonition, Xiao Man looked towards the southwest of Shenjing, where a mountain range stretched, bearing the somewhat peculiar name of Bugui Mountain (Mountain of No Return). Yan Wushu, at the emperor’s request, had expelled the Half-Step Tongtian Believer from Shenjing, and the confrontation was likely taking place there.

The Believer cultivated demonic arts, with one foot already across the threshold of the Taiqing Saint Realm; Yan Wushu was in the Upper Taixuan Realm, a step away from the Taiqing Saint Realm.

Chapter 41

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 13:10:23 +0000

Chapter 41#

Alive#

The two of them left.

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:44:59 +0000

Chapter 41#

Cruise Ship#

“Sister Juan, are you and Brother Number 2 hiding something from me?”

Chapter 41#

In the industry, the origin of learning machines has never been a secret. Although they operate under the banner of combining education with entertainment and popularizing computer keyboard operations, in essence, the core of this type of machine is a copy and imitation of the Nintendo Famicom (NES). Apart from connecting a simple keyboard, the learning machine’s operating system, operation mode, and even the games loaded on the cartridges all come from Nintendo. It is plagiarism that disregards copyright laws.

Chapter 41

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:09:20 +0000

Chapter 41#

World 1: The Tragic Supporting Male Lead Changes the Script Online#

Cold raindrops kept falling on Qin Qing’s pale face, and the low roar in his ears, wrapped in anger, burned this slightly cold night.

“Cang Ming?” Qin Qing called softly with a weak and hoarse voice.

With just this one sound, all anger was extinguished, and all painful suppression turned into a cherished and reluctant embrace.

Qin Qing was gathered into a broad chest, and a big hand covered his head, blocking the continuously falling raindrops.

Chapter 41

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:09:08 +0000

Chapter 41#

Chapter 41 Side Story — Sixteen

The door to the adjacent ward suddenly opened, and a doctor wearing a mask walked out. Another group of family members sitting near Mo Xi immediately ran over and surrounded him. Soon, a sharp cry erupted from the crowd. A woman in her thirties was crying uncontrollably, tears streaming down her face. People around her supported her, their expressions heavy.

Chapter 41#

Chapter 41: The Old and the New

At eight o’clock the next morning, Gu Chenzhou, who had been tossing and turning all night, waking and sleeping fitfully, rubbed his throbbing head and climbed out of bed.

The morning light shone through the wooden window into the room, spreading a layer of brilliant gold on the floor. Gu Chenzhou took a few steps downstairs and felt an itch on his body. Looking down, he realized that the bloody scratches from scrubbing himself in the shower yesterday had formed thin brown scabs. At first glance… Gu Chenzhou’s face darkened as he waved away the figure that suddenly flashed into his mind.

Chapter 41 - 1

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Chapter 41 - 1#

Jingzhe’s attempts to get the booklet back were unsuccessful. He was out half a copper tael, and was now being asked by Rong Jiu which position he’d found most appealing.

Jingzhe kept his face expressionless. “None of them.”

Rong Jiu had confiscated the booklet with perfect composure — one glance had apparently been enough, and none of it had disturbed him in the least. But the look he was giving Jingzhe now was deeply suggestive, and it made Jingzhe want to crawl out of his own skin.

Chapter 41 - 2

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Chapter 41 - 2#

After the spring infestation, most of the palace’s occupants had developed a particular aversion to insects of any kind — including cicadas — and servants were regularly dispatched to clear them away.

Which meant cicadas were only heard at all in a few quieter corners of the Directorate.

Jiang Jinming disliked them too, but he had been far too busy lately to direct anyone to deal with it, and the sound was left to come and go as it pleased.

Chapter 41 - 3

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Chapter 42#

Picking Flowers#

Hearing Li Guanghan’s words, Yin Yuheng raised his eyes in slight surprise, seeing the other man’s almost humble posture.

Once, Yin Yuheng had also gazed at Li Guanghan. Upon the high platform, the Penglai Sword Sovereign of the Transformation Stage stood with his sword. Yin Yuheng looked at him and felt as if he saw a vast expanse of wind and snow.

Exalted and aloof, heartless and cold.

Chapter 42

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 23:09:30 +0000

Chapter 42#

The Innocent and Naive Fool#

Xu Feng froze for a moment, then turned his head in ecstasy.

“You agreed!?”

Lin Xiaodong: “I never planned to refuse anyway.”

The adjutant was so excited that he was a bit incoherent: “I, I thought you… that’s great!” He rushed over and gave the little merman a big hug, almost bursting into tears of gratitude.

“Xu Feng.”

Hearing the familiar deep voice from the door, the adjutant, who still had an excited smile on his face, suddenly stiffened.

Chapter 42

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 09:31:06 +0000

Chapter 42#

We Shall Meet Again#

High up in the clouds, there were two figures, one in white and one in black. The one in white was Shen Jiankong. He stood on a flying sword and said while looking into the distance: “The little girl’s dance is not bad.”

Shen Juan sat beside him, treading on the clouds with his feet while holding a wine flask. He took a sip of wine and said in a low voice:

Chapter 42

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 10:59:38 +0000

Chapter 42#

Chapter 42#

Financial Power#

Xiao Juan touched the waitress uniform she was wearing. The joy of reuniting with Chao Musheng was instantly overwhelmed by embarrassment. How should she explain to Brother Chao that she gave up her job at Kunlun just to become a waitress?

If she had known there would be a day of reunion, she wouldn’t have said anything about doing something important before parting, even if it killed her.

Chapter 42

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:43:55 +0000

Chapter 42#

At lunch time, Yan Zishu went to the cafeteria. As usual, many people greeted him along the way: “Director Yan.” “Assistant Yan.”

Yan Zishu responded to each one. He had just put down his tray when Fu Jinchi sat opposite him: “Eat together?”

Yan Zishu smiled, said “Hmm,” and did not refuse.

In the company, in public, the two didn’t communicate much and finished a lunch in silence.

Chapter 42

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:09:30 +0000

Chapter 42#

Sitting in the cramped seat of the cabin, Xiao Junyi turned his head and looked out through the oval window. It was near dusk, and outside was a vast sea of clouds. Every cloud was dyed golden by the sunset, breathtakingly magnificent. However, under this splendor, dense layers of clouds covered everything, allowing no glimpse, making one wonder what kind of scene was hidden beneath this rolling sea of clouds…

Chapter 42

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:09:20 +0000

Chapter 42#

World 1: The Tragic Supporting Male Lead Changes the Script Online#

Qin Qing quickly adapted to his new position in the new company.

“This is the character design sent by the original artist. Take a look and give some suggestions.” Zhou Linlin walked into the office holding a stack of drawings. Recently, they were going to develop an online game.

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:01:21 +0000

Chapter 42#

Those Who Listen to Stories (Part 9)#

Ye Sheng sat on the chair and subconsciously looked at the window next to him. Beyond the window was a balcony, with a few clothes hanging on it, swaying gently in the night breeze. The tree shadows outside the dormitory building swayed. It was already late at night, and the campus was pitch black.

The Story King’s postscript mentioned reuniting in a dream, so the female ghost of Lover’s Lake would definitely come looking for him tonight.

Chapter 42

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 04:54:37 +0000

Chapter 42#

Chapter 42: Give and Take

7:30 PM.

In the “Listening to the Wind and Lotus at Night” building of National Beauty and Heavenly Fragrance, since the dishes were served, Gu Chenzhou only ate a few bites casually to pad his stomach, then slowly drank a cup of tea, occasionally chatting casually with the people around him, while paying some attention to Wang Rongze. More than an hour passed quickly.

Chapter 42 - 1

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 11:08:11 +0000

Chapter 42 - 1#

Token#

The hall was pitch black, not a single ray of moonlight could penetrate.

Qin Wu stood in front of the couch, looking down at Fu Rong. His hands were already extended in mid-air, but he didn’t dare to touch him.

He was afraid that Fu Rong would realize it was him. Not only would he refuse to talk to him, but he would also say that sentence to him.

Chapter 42 - 1

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Chapter 42 - 1#

… “It’s so hot.”

Inside the silent palace walls, the scorching sun beat down, accompanied only by the few chirps of dying cicadas struggling in the heat.

Jingzhe guarded outside the door, boredly listening to a few young eunuchs talking. In and out of their words, they all felt the weather was too hot.

Several managing eunuchs were discussing inside, and these attendant young eunuchs could only wait outside.

Chapter 42 - 2

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 11:08:11 +0000

Chapter 42 - 2#

He would definitely not go look for some token.

The Sixth Prince stood aside, seeing Fu Rong looking dazed, and was a little worried: “Fu Rong?”

Fu Rong blinked, slowly came back to his senses, turned his head, and spoke softly, his voice a little hoarse: “Your Highness…”

The Sixth Prince breathed a sigh of relief: “I thought you had burned silly. It’s good that you are fine.”

Chapter 42 - 2

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:41:35 +0000

Chapter 42 - 2#

…

Hu Yue played with two walnuts in his hand, making a crisp clicking sound. In front of him stood several second-rank eunuchs, each with a somewhat pale face.

“Manager, didn’t you send Wu Feng to find Jingzhe? Why do we still have to stay here?”

Hu Yue glanced at him coldly and sneered.

“What, you think that after pushing Jingzhe to the Taishi Palace tonight, you can rest easy?”

Chapter 42 - 3

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:41:35 +0000

Chapter 42 - 3#

“Heh, a second-rank eunuch. Aren’t those who died tonight also second-rank eunuchs?” Dai Youwei said mockingly. “They died just like that.”

“In front of His Majesty, anyone can die just like that, there is no difference.” Jingzhe said calmly and coldly, “I don’t want to talk to you anymore, so I won’t reply to any of your words from now on.”

After dropping these words, he looked away directly.

Chapter 43

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 14:06:07 +0000

Chapter 43#

Chapter Forty-Three#

Although the ceremony had ended, the crowd did not disperse.

Elders took their newly recruited disciples to converse with friends from other sects, and the atmosphere was harmonious and joyful.

Only Xue Jingci, holding the extinguished lamp, sat alone on a wooden chair.

He didn’t seem to fit into this bustle. The moonlight fell on him, illuminating his slightly bowed neck, which looked like white porcelain that would shatter at a touch.

Chapter 43

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 07:04:24 +0000

Chapter 43#

Kunkun shifted in his arms, nuzzling its head against his wrist — soft and fluffy, tickling him.

He knew the little creature was laughing. He gave Kunkun a light pat on the head and smiled at Pei Qian: “Then I’ll have to thank Fellow Daoist Pei in advance.”

Pei Qian waved a generous hand and stepped onto the spirit-boat. “We’re all fellow cultivators — it goes without saying.”

Chapter 43

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:04:40 +0000

Chapter 43#

Temple of the Burning Lamp 14#

How inseparable were the true Pope and his Knight Commander, really? Even the nuns of the temple were asking such a question.

Yet the moment those words left the nun’s mouth, Yu Feichen knew his earlier suspicion had been correct. The Holy Son and the Popedidknow each other. If not for this assumption, he would never have walked so directly to the Holy Son’s door.

Chapter 43

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 01:05:43 +0000

Chapter 43#

Dreamscape#

The residual poison’s onset was fierce. While unconscious, Lu Yan had a dream.

The dream consisted of intermittent fragments, sometimes clear and sometimes blurry.

He dreamed of the Three Barren Mountains of the Demon Clan and of his father, the Emperor, with whom he was not close. He was the young lord of the Demon Clan and his father’s only child, but his father did not like him.

Chapter 43

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 23:09:30 +0000

Chapter 43#

The Innocent and Naive Fool#

Lin Xiaodong was originally full of expectations, but after hearing the system say it had only updated the world background database, he immediately lost all interest. He gave a very disappointed “oh” and said nothing more.

“There’s still half an hour left,” the little merman looked up and said to Gu Xi, “shall we go?”

“Okay.”

As Gu Xi spoke, he suddenly leaned down. Lin Xiaodong thought he was going to kiss him and hurriedly pushed him away righteously: “Not now, I have to sing soon, I have to protect my voice.”

Chapter 43

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 09:31:06 +0000

Chapter 43#

Birds Can Cross#

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:09:20 +0000

Chapter 43#

World 1: The Tragic Supporting Male Lead Changes the Script Online#

Two years passed in a flash, and the company jointly founded by Qin Qing and Zhou Linlin was about to go public. The newly released game was a huge success, and the celebration party was held tonight.

Zhou Linlin, wearing a pure white suit, stood on the stage giving a speech to colleagues and guests. Since Qin Qing cut her long hair, she had kept the short hairstyle from that night.

Chapter 43

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:09:08 +0000

Chapter 43#

Chapter 43 Side Story — Eighteen

When Mo Xi came out of the bedroom, Pei Hao had already set out the takeout he ordered and was waiting for him. Yang’s Roast Chicken, Hu Long Tang’s Crab Roe Soup Dumplings, Lin’s Eight Treasure Rice… all were foods he missed dearly in the US and would drool over just thinking about them.

Pei Hao was simply a roundworm in his heart; he knew exactly what he liked.

Chapter 43

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:08:38 +0000

Chapter 43#

Body and mind in harmony.

It was unknown whether it was real or an illusion, but the exhaustion of the body was teased to the extreme by this dream. He felt even more vaguely that the person was cleaning him, wiping him, and feeding him porridge mouthful by mouthful. This sleep continued for a long time, seeming to want to smooth out the wear and tear of the body from not sleeping, resting, eating or drinking for several consecutive days. Fortunately, every day’s feeding and washing could feel that person’s familiar body temperature, like soaking in warm water, the just-right warmth made every bone extremely comfortable.

Chapter 43

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:01:21 +0000

Chapter 43#

Those Who Listen to Stories (Part 10)#

Ye Sheng held the gun, took a deep breath, and walked step by step towards the window.

He lived on the fourth floor. There were few people in the school during the summer vacation, and strange noises were rarely heard at night. It was so quiet in the middle of the night that only insects could be heard chirping, making the knocking sounds outside the window even more abrupt and eerie. The female ghost’s hands were only white bones, and the sound of her knuckles tapping lightly on the window was like a child throwing stones at the glass from outside.

Chapter 43

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 04:54:37 +0000

Chapter 43#

Chapter 43: Attack

As long as He Hailou is willing, he can turn any place into a battlefield.

Since He Hailou arrived at Wang Rongze’s “knocking on the door” banquet, everyone at the table could taste the gunpowder in their mouths.

Wang Rongze, sitting at the head of the table, had a face that was almost unbearable to look at. Several times he wanted to slam the table and curse, but was quietly held back by the young man with glasses next to him, forcing him to swallow his anger.

Chapter 43 - 1

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 11:08:11 +0000

Chapter 43 - 1#

Reward#

The room was completely silent.

Fu Rong had taken the calming medicine, and now that he was called up, he was completely dazed.

He lowered his head, holding the small token, his fingers gently rubbing the character “Zhao” on it, looking serious, with only the token in his eyes, pondering how to see His Highness the Crown Prince.

Qin Wu sat in front of him and whispered: “No, Fu Rong, I won’t let you die, I will protect you.”

Chapter 43 - 1

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:41:35 +0000

Chapter 43 - 1#

Rong Jiu’s body was very cold, feeling like a dead person. Logically speaking, no matter what, a man in his prime shouldn’t have such a cold body.

The chill upon touching him startled Jingzhe greatly.

He stripped off Rong Jiu’s clothes, revealing his naked and muscular body, covered the man with the quilt, and began to rub his acupoints.

In the dark night, the solitary lamp could only illuminate a very small area, so Jingzhe fumbled bit by bit in the darkness, measuring Rong Jiu with his fingers.

Chapter 43 - 2

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 11:08:11 +0000

Chapter 43 - 2#

Fu Rong said: “It’s what this slave should do.”

Qin Zhao sighed and lowered his voice: “This is not what you should do. You are too young, and you still have a mother outside the palace. You lured the assassins away like this. This time you were lucky, in case next time…”

He paused and said seriously: “You are not allowed to do this again next time.”

Chapter 43 - 2

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Chapter 43 - 2#

“They should have found us. You continue lying down, don’t get up. Later, just say…”

Before he could finish his words, Rong Jiu had already sat up and hugged Jingzhe from behind.

The man’s body was a size larger than Jingzhe’s. Hugging Jingzhe from behind, it seemed like he could cover him entirely under his body.

Jingzhe’s messy clothes hadn’t been tidied up, and the bite mark on his shoulder was still clearly exposed.

Chapter 43 - 3

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Chapter 43 - 3#

Even if rooted in extremely malicious soil, the poisonous flower that grows possesses terrifying predatory nature, but no one can deny that arrogant and rich beauty.

Jingzhe was originally talking about the Taishi Palace, but as he spoke, he inevitably thought of Rong Jiu.

This couldn’t be blamed on him thinking too much.

After all, he naturally had an eye-catching personality.

Placed in a crowd, he was the most dazzling pearl, and no one could avoid him.

Chapter 44

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 14:06:07 +0000

Chapter 44#

Chapter Forty-Four#

Early the next morning, lightning flashed across the sky, and rain splashed onto the tiles, making a hurried and stifling sound.

Xue Jingci was startled awake by this sound, his temples throbbing from the hangover.

He slowly sat up, rubbed his head, and suddenly saw the system running toward him with the little berry on its head.

“Host, look! A new side mission has been posted!”

Chapter 44

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 14:38:30 +0000

Chapter 44#

Temple of the Burning Lamp 15#

“I cannot answer you,” the nun said after a long silence.

Yu Feichen didn’t press further. From their previous interactions, he had already come to understand the lives of these nuns. Raised in the temple since childhood, they were illiterate and learned neither knowledge nor poetry; their entire existence revolved around praying for blessings and caring for the Saint. This environment had left them with an innocence and simplicity that stood in stark contrast to ordinary people.

Chapter 44

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 05:33:54 +0000

Chapter 44#

The barrier suddenly jolted!

Onset of Illness#

The living room was very noisy.

Someone had turned on the TV, only to find the volume was outrageously high, and quickly turned it down until it was quieter than the talking voices.

It was noisy nearby. Luo Wenyun sat at the very back of the sofa, with several figures in front blocking his view, so he couldn’t see the content on the TV clearly. He stood up, wanting to walk to the front of the TV, when Shen Le, sitting to one side, looked up and grabbed the hem of his clothes.

Chapter 44

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 12:54:41 +0000

The next day, the Shanghai Municipal Government issued three red-headed documents in succession, announcing further strengthening of the rectification of irregular business practices of securities companies. In particular, it issued explicit warnings on serious issues such as brokerages privately setting up VIP rooms, traders not complying with relevant regulations, and arbitrarily leaking customer information.

As soon as the documents were issued, the three major securities companies acted quickly, and the market was jittery. At this time, it was in the downward channel of a bear market, and many people had already lost confidence in the stock market. After hearing such news, some people even cut their losses and left the market directly. The Shanghai Composite Index fell sharply that day, and the entire stock market was gloomy.

Chapter 44

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:09:20 +0000

Chapter 44#

World 2: I Want to Be a Fish in Your Pond#

“This is your home now. You are a former rich second generation whose mother remarried, father jumped off a building, and family went bankrupt. You have always had a secret crush on the protagonist shou of this world, and you would even risk your life for him.”

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Chapter 44#

Those Who Listen to Stories (Part 11)#

After Xia Wenshi wailed for a long time, he finally got back to the main topic and said to him: “Little Ye, the haunted house is closed today, you don’t need to go to work. Woo woo woo, I plan to stay in the temple until the ghost exorcist master I know arrives.”

Ye Sheng, who had an extra day off for no reason, was expressionless. He held the phone, thought for a moment, and asked softly: “Senior, do you have a photo of the corpse hanging on the tree?”

Chapter 44

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Chapter 44#

Chapter 44: Intimate Contact

The orange lights flashed continuously in his eyes. Gu Chenzhou reflexively squinted. His forward momentum stopped abruptly, and with a push of his left hand, he rolled over the hood of the car.

As the car lights turned from the front to the side, the dazzling light dimmed a lot. Gu Chenzhou shook his head slightly, trying to dispel the shadows that appeared in his vision due to the strong light—this wasn’t very effective, but Gu Chenzhou still quickly saw clearly the car that was driving over: a white car of a familiar model, and the exact same license plate. He Hailou was really afraid that others wouldn’t know it was his car.

Chapter 44 - 1

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Chapter 44 - 1#

Ah Xing was sharpening his knife, his long legs stretched out to the side, his arched back like a curved blade. Around him, several men in tight suits were scattered, holding knives and vigilantly scanning everywhere, afraid of encountering another attack.

Along the way, they only rested in the wild and did not enter towns. Only when absolutely necessary would they enter a city to replenish necessities.

Chapter 44 - 2

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Chapter 45#

By the time Xiao Wu had prepared the items Qiao Nanqi needed, more than half a month had passed.

Qiao Nanqi required all information and traces related to Zhao Rong that could be found on the surface, which was no simple task. Zhao Rong had grown up in Yang City. Before being recognized and brought back to the Chen family at nineteen, he and Zhao Ming had lived a life of drifting through the streets and alleys, moving from place to place. There were naturally many locations to account for. Following the tracks to understand the trajectory of a person’s life from childhood to adulthood was not the work of a single day or night.

Chapter 45

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With a low and pleasant electronic ringtone, Chen Yuanming opened his eyes. Reaching out to stop the alarm clock, he stretched on the bed, and his upper arms and back muscles immediately responded with a burst of soreness. Lactic acid accumulation, the bitter fruit of overtraining yesterday.

Crawling up from the soft mattress and moving his limbs slightly, Chen Yuanming pulled open the heavy curtains of the bedroom. Behind the entire floor-to-ceiling window was a towering concrete jungle. Although no noise could be heard, the road dozens of floors below was crowded with various vehicles and office workers waiting to cross the street. Different skin colors and ages mixed into a mottled ribbon, rushing towards their predetermined battlefield.

Chapter 45

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Chapter 45#

World 2: I Want to Be a Fish in Your Pond#

It took Qin Qing most of the day to clean up the original owner’s house.

Seeing him walk into the bathroom covered in dust, 996 followed him in.

“Why do all kittens like to watch their owners take a bath?” Qin Qing pulled the shower curtain, his gentle voice carrying the dampness of water vapor.

996 squatted on the toilet lid and rolled its eyes: “Bah, you are not my owner! Tell me quickly what the origin is!”

Chapter 45

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Chapter 45#

Chapter 45 Side Story — Twenty

Mo Zi’s body was slowly recovering, and she was transferred from the ICU to a general ward. The smile on Xiao Jun’s face grew more and more, but the mental state of Pei Hao and Mo Xi was getting worse. Mo Xi had been taking cold showers for almost a week, and his cold was getting worse. Coughing and a runny nose were minor issues; yesterday he started to have a low fever, his head was dizzy, and he couldn’t write a single line of code after staring at the computer for half the night. When he went back to the guesthouse to sleep this morning, the air conditioner wouldn’t turn on, and his whole body was cold. Wrapping himself in two quilts was useless, and his face felt hot in waves.

Chapter 45

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Chapter 45#

Hua Kai Bu Ji Nian Ending 1 Online Version#

Ending 1 Online Ending

In the following days, the two of them, according to Hua Jinian’s wish, rode back to Floating Pagoda Fortress. Wanxiang Mountain was in a scene of spring returning, with thousands of trees lush and green, hundreds of birds singing, tigers roaring in the spring mountains, and fish swimming in the shallow bottom. The scenery was still beautiful, and the people were still beautiful, but the state of mind was different. Floating Pagoda Fortress was no longer the Floating Pagoda Fortress of the past. In these few months, there were wars and chaos, and rumors were rampant. Floating Pagoda Fortress also lacked the Fortress Master and three General Hall Masters to preside over it. The other halls were at loggerheads with each other, holding grudges for every little thing. There was already a tendency to fall apart. Everyone was not doing their job, making the once glorious eaves full of cobwebs.

Chapter 45

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Chapter 45#

Those Who Listen to Stories (Part 12)#

“…” Xia Wenshi exited the app and confirmed again that he had clicked on “Boss Recruitment” instead of “Recruiting Boss”.

Is this person really here to interview for an NPC and not for the boss position?

However, Xia Wenshi was very timid, afraid that this big shot who could accurately report his identity information and home address had a significant background and would retaliate against him. After sending a handshake emoji, he forced a smile and said: “Okay, I’ll wait for you at the store tomorrow.”

Chapter 45 - 1

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Chapter 45 - 1#

Liao Jiang was recuperating at Hua Yunfei’s place. After all, he was young and strong. Although he suffered a disaster, his recovery speed was very fast. In less than half a month, he began to be able to get out of bed and walk.

The old eunuch who came to change his medicine said, “It seems that the person who did it didn’t strike with deadly force.”

Chapter 45 - 1

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Chapter 45 - 1#

Chapter 45: Aftermath

As soon as the words fell, the figures in the distance saw Gu Chenzhou and He Hailou and ran over from afar.

Gu Chenzhou couldn’t be bothered with He Hailou and asked the first person who ran over, “Did you catch anyone?”

As soon as these words came out, the person who was about to speak was instantly stuck: “This… I’m very sorry, Young Master Gu, we…” He was really embarrassed to say that he couldn’t even keep one of them—after those people found them coming, they all decisively retreated at the first moment, and they had to find Gu Chenzhou, so they didn’t have much thought to pursue the other party…

Chapter 45 - 2

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Chapter 45 - 2#

Even the most unruly Yueyu people couldn’t help but show solemn expressions.

If the reason why Emperor Helian summoned them in Shangyu Garden was initially incomprehensible, now looking at these fierce soldiers, who among them truly didn’t know?

This was undoubtedly a means of deterrence.

The Yueyu envoy and the Gaonan envoy exchanged glances, then looked back at the movement in the distant river valley, whispering, “This is just Emperor Helian deliberately trying to scare us. Those who can be drafted must be the most elite soldiers.” He said this in Yueyu language, and only the nearby Yueyu civil officials could hear it.

Chapter 45 - 2

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Chapter 45 - 2#

“Premier He.” Gu Xinjun first greeted He Nanshan. Gu Chenzhou followed, “Uncle He, hello.”

He Nanshan nodded slightly and stood up with his cane: “You two young people talk. Minister Gu, let’s go for a walk first.”

“Premier, you first.” Gu Xinjun said politely, and without paying any attention to Gu Chenzhou, he left the ward with He Nanshan.

Gu Chenzhou sat down in He Nanshan’s previous position: “How do you feel?”

Chapter 45 - 3

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Chapter 45 - 3#

It will be autumn in some time, and they will probably go back. By then, the foreign envoys will also return one by one…

Jingzhe’s mind was full of messy things just to distract his thoughts.

After a long while, his mind finally calmed down a bit.

It was not good to wander around in the camp. As soon as Jingzhe calmed down, he trotted back. Before he could pass the guards and return to the tent, he was suddenly stopped.

Chapter 46

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Chapter 46#

Taishang Wangqing (Supreme Emotionlessness)#

Xiao Man followed Shen Juan to Tingyun Peak.

The Dao hall was not empty as it used to be. A person sat behind a low table. He had white hair, white clothes, and his eyebrows were also frosted. With his eyes lowered, he was expertly brewing tea. He lifted the lid of the teapot and poured in a spoonful of fresh tea. Light smoke curled up, and the hall was filled with the fragrance of tea.

Chapter 46

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Chapter 46#

Filming Completed, Final Farewells#

The minimum time estimated for the CI Project was two years, with no upper limit for the maximum time.

Dr. Zhang adjusted his glasses and asked, “Two days?”

He thought he had misheard.

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Chapter 46#

Tea Break#

Chao Musheng sent the photos of breakfast and the moonlit scenery taken last night to his grandparents. Turning his head, he saw that only one plate was left in front of Secretary Liu, and he put the plates back in their original positions: “Brother Liu, sorry about that.”

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Chapter 46#

World 2: I Want to Be a Fish in Your Pond#

Ye Rongzheng, his mind in a whirl, finally realized that this man standing in front of him, smiling like a blooming flower, was that scammer!

His thoughts were a mess, unable to focus on anything. His heart pounded, emitting waves of heat. Blood rushed through the heat at an incredible speed.

The abnormal physiological reaction caused Ye Rongzheng to wear an irritable expression. He didn’t quite understand what this feeling was.

Chapter 46

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Chapter 46#

Chapter 46 Side Story — Twenty-One

Mo Cheng spent a week on the African savannah without internet. When he returned to the city and saw Mo Xi’s text message, he hurriedly changed his flight to return to China. When he and Li Gaocen rushed back, Mo Zi had already recovered quite well. Holding his little granddaughter in swaddling clothes, the man over fifty suddenly had the urge to burst into tears.

Chapter 46

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Chapter 46#

The Flower Blooms, but the Year is Not Remembered, Ending Two: Comedy Version#

Ending Two: Comedy Ending

In the following days, Hua Qianjue had asked the young man if he wanted to return to Mount Wanxiang. Hua Jinian thought for a long time before saying softly, “What’s the point of going back? Every blade of grass, every tree, every tile, and every stone there is carved into my heart. I can see them at any time. What I want to do most right now is to make up for the mistakes I’ve made.”

Chapter 46

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Chapter 46#

Those Who Listen to Stories (Part 13)#

The master was experienced and immediately sank his face: “Eye pain? Young man, did you see something you shouldn’t have?”

Luo Xingyan’s cat eyes glanced at him coldly, with a fake smile.

“Yes, I saw something that almost blinded me.”

He was here to supervise Ye Sheng and had to pretend to be an ordinary person.

Although he looked down on this old fraud, even the Crown Princess was so calm, so this was probably the daily ecology of the haunted house—he needed to get used to the foolish landlord boss and the silly and sweet colleague sooner.

Chapter 46 - 1

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Chapter 46 - 1#

Once the initial worry passed, Jingzhe had already given up and stopped worrying about tomorrow.

After knowing Rong Jiu, Jingzhe became more and more accustomed to this. Without this, it would be difficult to calmly accept Rong Jiu’s recklessness.

Human acceptance is pushed to the limit time and time again, and then surprisingly finds out, oh my, it can go even lower.

There is a reckless pleasure.

Chapter 46 - 1

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Chapter 46 - 1#

Chapter 46: Hearing Thunder in the Silence

“Never cook.” He Hailou answered Gu Chenzhou without changing his expression, then actually took a bottle of beer from the refrigerator and shared his experience with Gu Chenzhou, “It’s quite filling, but you get hungry quickly.”

When it comes to being spoiled, whether before or after the age of five, Gu Chenzhou was also the type who didn’t do housework or touch an oil bottle. But after going abroad, sometimes when he was really tired of eating out or didn’t want to eat out, he would also cook a meal and then wash the dishes. Over time, he naturally developed the habit of making a simple breakfast and dinner at home. Someone like He Hailou, who obviously lives alone but never cooks… is he really not afraid of getting a stomach perforation from eating out?

Chapter 46 - 2

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Chapter 46 - 2#

Rong Jiu held Jingzhe’s fingers with his backhand and sighed: “Why so silly, what if I lie to you?”

Believing whatever is said.

Jingzhe: “But there’s no benefit in lying to me.”

What Rong Jiu did to him was mostly a losing business. Jingzhe really couldn’t think of anything worth lying about.

“Cheating your sympathy, cheating your joy,” Rong Jiu’s voice carried a bit of weirdness, “Cheating you so you can’t leave.”

Chapter 46 - 2

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Chapter 46 - 2#

Gu Chenzhou was very melancholy: “The beauty of childhood, when peeled open…”

“Sigh…” Wei Xiangjin also sighed, looking equally melancholy, “At that time, I actually wanted to swap dads with you. Later, when I saw girls of the same age playing house, I secretly thought it would be great if you were my bride. Then, when my dad opened his mouth to breathe fire, I would push you in front—”

Chapter 46 - 3

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Chapter 46 - 3#

Whenever he saw Xie Zhefeng holding Chunhua in his hand, or using its cold blade against an enemy, he always avoided looking at it. He feared that he wouldn’t be able to resist using his divine sense to command Chunhua and take it back into his hand.

The moment Chunhua was held out in front of him, he almost reached out to take it.

Chapter 47

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Chapter 47#

Should Have Been#

Lu Yan?

Yin Yuheng felt the name was a bit familiar, but he couldn’t remember it.

Looking up at the other person’s bright eyes, Yin Yuheng suddenly couldn’t get angry. A bit of a smile appeared at the corners of his mouth as he grasped the hand Lu Yan offered and climbed ashore: “My name is Yin Yuheng.”

The two looked at each other and smiled, and they were considered friends.

Chapter 47

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Chapter 47#

The Innocent and Naive Fool#

After returning from the Rosette Nebula, Lin Xiaodong’s life suddenly became busy.

He began to broadcast for one to two hours a day according to the military’s arrangements, soothing the people who had fallen into a whirlpool of emotions after being parasitized by brainworms, and also recorded many online songs as a small contribution.

Although besides being pleasant to listen to, these online songs played almost zero role in treatment…

Chapter 47

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Chapter 47#

Not Seeing the Mortal World#

In the previous few months, there were only two places on Tingyun Peak where Xiao Man had been active: the front terrace of the Dao hall and the study Shen Juan had specifically mentioned. He had never pushed open any other room doors to disturb.

Shen Jiankong led the way, taking Xiao Man through courtyards, along corridors, to the very last room. With a light flick of his sleeves, he opened the door and entered.

Chapter 47

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Chapter 47#

Countdown: School Anniversary#

“Just a bit of skin scraped, no big deal.”

Mo Xuzhi stretched out his hand and said, “Do you want to see? This bandage is very easy to remove.”

As he spoke, he was about to untie the bandage.

Wang Zhifeng stopped him.

“No need.”

Mo Xuzhi withdrew his hand as if nothing had happened.

Wang Zhifeng sighed. He looked earnestly into Mo Xuzhi’s eyes and then said: “There’s nothing for you to handle in the laboratory; go back and rest first.”

Chapter 47

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Chapter 47#

After speaking, Zhao Rong felt a bit dazed himself.

Qiao Nanqi really seemed different from the one in his memory.

Was it that he had been so stuck for so many years that he never truly understood him, or had something happened to Qiao Nanqi in the days after his departure?

Zhao Rong didn’t think too much about it.

Chapter 47#

A heart bobs up and down, unable to make up its mind which path leads to the best outcome.

Fu Jinchi drove Yan Zishu back to his apartment. Pedestrians were scarce on the road, and streetlights retreated rapidly. Approaching the destination, Fu Jinchi remembered something: “By the way, if anyone asks you about Li Chang’an recently… just say you don’t know anything.”

That was easy enough; Yan Zishu truly didn’t know. However, he frowned: “Did something happen to Vice President Li?”

Chapter 47

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The Resurgence of Futu Fortress (Comedy Ending Extra)#

The Resurgence of Futu Fortress (Comedy Ending Extra)

Two years later.

Futu Fortress, Mount Wanxiang.

Every night, countless men and women of the Jianghu would come with their swords to break into the main altar of the evil cult that shook the Jianghu. Tonight was no exception. Two people stood at the fortress gate, a man and a woman.

The young and passionate female swordswoman drew her precious sword and shouted at the fortress gate, “Demon, we are the Jade Butterfly Duo from Apricot Blossom Village of Mount Wutong. Come out and meet your death!”

Chapter 47

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Chapter 47#

Those Who Listen to Stories (Part 14)#

The Luohu villa complex was built around Luohu Lake, with canals and waterways, so almost every house had water flowing around it. The promotional slogan here was “secluded and elegant,” and the construction also leaned towards these words.

Bamboo forests rustled, with dense green shadows, and the river was just wide enough for a small boat. The lake in front of the haunted house was also artificially made. The construction team widened the river halfway, allowing it to collect water and form a lake.

Chapter 47

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Chapter 47#

Chapter 47: A Piece of Meat

“If he knew—” At this point, Wei Xiangjin’s anger subsided, and a thoughtful expression appeared on his face, “Was this incident done by the Yu faction?”

Gu Chenzhou showed a faint smile: “If he knew, it must be! The Wang faction is not so incompetent that they can’t even keep one thing secret.”

Wei Xiangjin’s eyes flickered: “Which one in the Yu faction do you think it is? He Hailou himself? The head of the He family? Or someone else related to the He family?”

Chapter 47 - 1

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Chapter 47 - 1#

Wuti was a good horse.

Turning Point#

“Lu Yan, I miss you.”

No answer came from the “Listening to Speech.” Yin Yuheng seemed to hear the sound of killing, noisy discussions, and the crackling of a great fire burning.

Chapter 48#

Chapter 48 Side Story — Twenty-Three

It was already past nine in the evening when the two finished their meal, gobbling it down. Mo Xi sat on the sofa exhausted, recalling the whole day. It was like filming a magical drama, quite a torment.

At this time, Pei Hao poked half of his head out of the bathroom and raised his eyebrows slightly at him: “I might need you to do me a favor.”

Chapter 48

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Chapter 48#

Demon World - Smiling and Plucking a Flower (Online Ending Extra)#

Extra: Smiling and Plucking a Flower

A city of white bones, a river of black water.

The entire City of Ten Thousand Bones, which had been suppressed underground, rose again on the day the Demon Lord returned. The moss on the huge stone steps and black deadwood peeled off bit by bit. The boundless city of slaughter regained its majesty and glory. Rows of huge stone pillars and inscriptions connected heaven and earth. The dark red sky was turbulent, and the sound of horns echoed around, followed by a strange and alluring, ethereal song.

Chapter 48

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Chapter 48#

Those Who Listen to Stories (Part 15)#

“Tell a story?” Xia Wenshi was stunned. He was ready to summon the Pen Fairy, so why did the host suddenly ask them to tell stories?

The music playing on the radio was gentle and soft, like white noise used for sleep aid. Like a boat sailing on water in a quiet night, with a bright moon and a gentle breeze, and murmuring water, making people feel relaxed and happy. Such beautiful and peaceful music slowly stabilized people’s emotions.

Chapter 48 - 1

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Chapter 48 - 1#

“Jingzhe, are the things I asked you to prepare ready?”

The autumn wind rustled, and the excessive chill eroded one’s body warmth, making people inevitably put on a few more layers of clothes.

Jiang Jinming was obviously wearing more than usual, looking a bit thickset. He was more afraid of the cold than ordinary people and always changed into thick clothes early.

Jingzhe: “Here.”

He handed the organized items to Jiang Jinming.

Chapter 48 - 1

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Chapter 48 - 1#

Chapter 48: Truth and Lies at the Piano

Undeniably, Gu Chenzhou’s interest was piqued by this sentence.

“Truth or Dare?” Gu Chenzhou asked, “What are the rules? —Rock, paper, scissors?”

“No, let’s make another rule.” He Hailou said, “No rock, paper, scissors, and you don’t have to tell the truth—” He looked at Gu Chenzhou’s expression and smiled slightly, “One turn each, one question at a time. The other person needs to answer the question directly, and the person asking the question, when asking the next question, must also judge whether the other person’s answer is true or false, with a time limit of fifteen seconds—or we can add another rule, our questions can only revolve around the attack seven days ago.”

Chapter 48 - 2

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Chapter 48 - 2#

“…Nanny Ming, did you kill her?” Jingzhe first said this, then recalling the danger in the Ancestral Worship Hall that day, he quickly changed his words, “Did you have someone kill her?”

In such a dangerous situation that day, Rong Jiu didn’t have the ability to split himself to kill Nanny Ming. But he couldn’t do it himself… that didn’t mean this matter had nothing to do with him.

Chapter 48 - 2

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Chapter 48 - 2#

After all this hustle and bustle, He Hailou had somewhat forgotten the time. It wasn’t until the light shining through the window dimmed and the doorbell rang in the living room that he went to open the door with a rag and an apron: “Gu—”

He wanted to call Gu Chenzhou, but standing outside the door was a middle-aged man in his forties.

He Hailou frowned slightly, his expression returning to the usual heavy, careless cynicism. But this expression was too out of place with his image of wearing an apron and holding a rag, causing the middle-aged man standing at the door to be momentarily stunned, his expression slightly strange.

Chapter 48 - 3

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Chapter 48 - 3#

“I’m just… waiting.”

Long-term patience is not true pity; it is merely waiting for the day when the sheep voluntarily enters the tiger’s mouth. When a hypocritical facade is worn for too long, one can no longer distinguish between what is real and what is fake.

Even if Jingzhe wanted to regret it then, it would be too late.

…

Emperor Jingyuan returned all the way to Qianming Palace. Ning Hongru came up to meet him, holding an outer robe in his hands.

Chapter 49

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Chapter 49#

Chapter Forty-Nine#

The cold wind rustled through the green grass outside the felt tent.

Pei Huang turned to help Utuya move cups, plates, and bowls. The moment his back was turned, the calmness in his eyes instantly shattered. The burning emotions hidden beneath surged, almost breaking his self-control entirely.

Perhaps Xue Jingci had long forgotten. Many years ago, when he was drinking tea by the window, he had once casually tucked a leaf into the scriptures he was copying.

Chapter 49

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Chapter 49#

Chapter 49#

The Innocent and Naive Fool#

Lu Xing understood Gu Xi.

He firmly believed that Gu Xi was essentially the same kind of person as himself.

Paranoid, selfish, and cold-blooded, but once someone was marked as their possession, they would never let go, not even in death.

He knew that if Gu Xi really chose to sacrifice himself to save Lin Xiaodong, the little mermaid would definitely be in great pain and blame himself.

Chapter 49

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Chapter 49#

One Touch, One Part#

Yan Wushu held that single length of white fabric, winding it inch by inch around his knuckles as he drew inch by inch closer to Xiao Man.

The third month of spring was all glory — the snow that had packed through winter finally melting into the soil, the willows that had been bare and dead for so long putting out new shoots, every hillside a riot of colour, petals carried aloft on the wind, settling in Xiao Man’s clothes and hair.

Chapter 49

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Chapter 49#

Death Certificate#

The top trending search was a very simple tag:

Help#

“You really know Zhao Shang?” Brother Wu’s breathing quickened, all his attention glued to Chao Musheng.

Xiao Liu and Xiao Qi also stared at Chao Musheng with burning eyes, afraid he would give a negative answer.

“He’s over 1.8 meters tall, has double eyelids.” Brother Wu incoherently described every small detail about Zhao Shang: “Thick hair, doesn’t like to smile much…”

“Is this the person you’re talking about?” Chao Musheng still had the photo Zhao Shang sent after returning to his hometown. He pulled out the photo and handed it to Brother Wu.

Chapter 49

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Chapter 49#

Yan Zishu found an unoccupied bathroom, washed his hands, and had barely dried them and stepped back out when he ran into the same attendant as before.

The attendant said quietly: “Third Master Fu would like you to come up.”

He processed this for a moment, offered his thanks, and accepted. He followed the spiral staircase up to the second floor, to Third Uncle’s room.

The suite Third Uncle had claimed with such triumphant satisfaction was, in practice, a large set of rooms — comparable in area to an ordinary family’s entire apartment, and the most imposing space in the entire ancestral estate. Yan Zishu knocked and entered. Third Uncle was in the study, and gestured for him to sit with benevolent warmth.

Chapter 49#

Chapter 49 Side Story — Twenty-Four

This month was the rainy season in City X. It rained heavily last night, and the roads were wet today, with water accumulated in low-lying areas. When Mo Xi went out to buy groceries in the morning, his trouser legs were covered in mud. He only brought two pairs of trousers this time. The other pair was kicked to the ground by Pockmark in the hospital yesterday and was still lying in the washing machine.

Chapter 49

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Chapter 49#

The Storyteller (Part 1)#

The host’s facial muscles trembled, and his eardrums twitched in spasms, a sharp pain shooting to his brain.

His bloodshot eyes seemed to have sensed an extremely dangerous aura.

With a “snap”.

He gasped for breath and individually pressed the camera switch for this room.

At the same time, the few people in the room at Luohu Mansion were stunned, not knowing what to say.

Chapter 49

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Chapter 49#

Jiang Qin had always been a person of contradictory character. When others couldn’t hold up, he could shoulder everything; but when someone was standing in front, he would immediately retreat with a clear conscience.

For people he trusted—like Jin Yan, even if countless pieces of evidence showed he was lying, as long as Jin Yan didn’t admit it himself, Jiang Qin could turn a blind eye. But for people he didn’t trust, even the slightest hint, he could follow the vine to pull out all the truth.

Chapter 49 - 1

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Chapter 49 - 1#

The Honglu Temple Relay Station was a unique courtyard dedicated to accommodating foreign envoys.

After entering the court, Honglu Temple took over all affairs. All envoys could only reside here. Although their daily outings were not restricted, there were dedicated personnel to record their movements.

Outside Honglu Temple, there were soldiers guarding it. It was said to be for the safety of the envoys, but it was also a form of deterrence.

Chapter 49 - 1

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Chapter 49 - 1#

Chapter 49: Little Dessert

For three consecutive days, there was no news from Gu Chenzhou.

He did not, as He Hailou had predicted, communicate with his family or act swiftly. He did not appear in the circle. Whether it was He Hailou or anyone else, they could only contact a person named Xiao Lin, and then hear the other party say a hundred times on the phone, “I’m sorry, Young Master Gu is not here recently. Who are you? I will definitely tell him when he comes back.” As for where Gu Chenzhou went and what he was doing? I’m sorry, he didn’t know. As for when Gu Chenzhou would appear and return the call? I’m sorry, he didn’t know either.

Chapter 49 - 2

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Chapter 49 - 2#

The steward eunuchs held them down, forbidding them from looking away, forcing them to watch the person being beaten until blood flowed.

Those wails gave many people nightmares for several nights.

Shien: “Not long after, that steward eunuch died.”

Jingzhe raised an eyebrow: “How did he die?”

Shien: “He died from accidentally falling into the water.”

This reason sounded truly familiar yet strange.

Although various ways of dying often appeared in the harem, such as falling to death or accidentally falling into water, and even more unlucky ones like someone in Concubine Xu’s palace being smashed to death by a fake mountain before, actually very few people truly died from accidents.

Chapter 49 - 2

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 04:54:37 +0000

Chapter 49 - 2#

Gu Chenzhou smiled slightly and did not answer—the question was actually obvious. It was Lin Fang, who had just answered He Hailou’s call and was always responsible for handling Gu Chenzhou’s affairs.

“This place is not bad, very quiet.” He Hailou did not get to the bottom of it, but continued the previous topic with Gu Chenzhou.

“So at night, I always feel that something will jump out.” Gu Chenzhou replied, and pointed to the courtyard outside the floor-to-ceiling window, “Shall we go out and sit?”

Chapter 49 - 3

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:41:35 +0000

Chapter 49 - 3#

Who wouldn’t want to see the person they assisted ascend to the throne?

But if such a feat had to be paid for with a foreign invasion, it would make many people flinch.

This is a completely different matter.

After the advisors dispersed, Prince Rui looked at Huang Fu sitting in the corner and beckoned to him: “Fu’er, come here.”

Huang Fu silently got up and walked to Prince Rui’s side.

Chapter 49 - 4

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:41:35 +0000

Chapter 49 - 4#

The figures of Sanshun and Haolin disappeared inside the door. Soon, Haolin came out with a painful expression, followed by an expressionless Sanshun. Haolin looked like he had just been scolded severely.

He frowned: “Director Zhu let you in.”

Haolin pointed at Jingzhe.

“Only you.”

Jingzhe nodded gratefully to Sanshun, then entered the door.

Mingyu waited outside. Now, it was his turn to be anxious.

Haolin said grumpily: “Just now you weren’t worried, now you are worried instead, but it’s too late.”

Chapter 50

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 14:06:07 +0000

Chapter 50#

Chapter Fifty#

The prairie at night was pitch black, with only the stars shining in the sky.

Fu Jinchi said only: “It does. What can you do about it.”

Yan Zishu asked: “Have you ever thought about putting everything down and walking away?”

Fu Jinchi didn’t answer. He appeared to find the question tedious.

Yan Zishu continued: “You don’t like coming back to the family estate. You don’t enjoy dealing with these people. You’re an adult — you could simply choose not to come back, never see any of them again. You have your own business, you’re doing well, you’re perfectly capable of a good life. You could even leave this city entirely and go somewhere else entirely if you wanted…”

Chapter 50

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:09:30 +0000

Chapter 50#

Chapter 50

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:09:20 +0000

Chapter 50#

World 2: I Want to Be a Fish in Your Pond#

“Who the fuck are you calling dirty?”

Yan Boxing, who could no longer tolerate his two perverted roommates, waved his fist and rushed forward viciously. He couldn’t beat Ye Rongzheng, but could he not beat Mu Feiyan, who looked like a white-cut chicken?

However, before he could get close, Mu Feiyan’s long leg kicked out inadvertently, the movement light and somewhat lazy.

Chapter 50

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:09:08 +0000

Chapter 50#

Chapter 50 Side Story — Twenty-Five

Chen Xu first touched Pei Hao’s lips a few times. Seeing no reaction from the person beneath him, he seemed to have received permission, and his movements became bolder. He leaned closer and sucked gently a few times.

Just as he wanted to continue, the person beneath him suddenly opened his eyes, pinched his chin hard with one hand, and roughly moved his mouth away.

Chapter 50

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:01:21 +0000

Chapter 50#

The Storyteller (Part 2)#

The name “Night Voyage” was taken from an ancient encyclopedia, which originally covered astronomy, geography, and all walks of life. The founding concept of the magazine back then was also to create a modern and interesting popular science magazine, with numerous columns covering various industries. However, Duan Shi was not interested in these when she was a child. She liked reading the “Bedtime Stories Collection” at the end of “Night Voyage” the most.

Chapter 50

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:00:38 +0000

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:41:35 +0000

Chapter 50 - 1#

Jingzhe moved fast, mind already working through his options. Where was the best place to hide for a few hours?

The Hall of Ancestral Worship was absolutely out.

His history with that place was nothing but disaster, and now whenever he so much as thought of it, something in him recoiled. He had managed to form no positive associations with it whatsoever across his entire time in the palace.

Chapter 50 - 1

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 04:54:37 +0000

Chapter 50 - 1#

Chapter 50: Taking Action

9:23:30 PM, December 12, 2012.

The twelfth day after the attack.

The seventh day after Wei Xiangjin left.

The fifth day after Gu Chenzhou and He Hailou’s truth-or-dare game.

13 hours, 12 minutes, and 15 seconds after Gu Chenzhou came down from Tianxiang Mountain Villa.

The night was dark. Gu Chenzhou sat in a military vehicle with a North A license plate number 00068 and entered the Third Military Region garrison in a low-key manner.

Chapter 50 - 2

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 06:00:05 +0000

Chapter 50 - 2#

Lin Fengyi ground his teeth in frustration.

“Again!”

This time he demanded it first.

Yan Heqing’s face was calm. He put down the water cup, picked up the controller, and turned to the screen.

This time, Lin Fengyi was no longer lackadaisical. He stared intently at the screen, his hands moving the controller rapidly.

Lin Fengxian was the first to die. He watched the battle with great interest, exclaiming from time to time.

Chapter 50 - 2

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:44:59 +0000

Chapter 50 - 2#

“What’s under my foot?” Chao Musheng looked down, preparing to lift his foot to take a look.

“Don’t move!” Brother Tiger said excitedly: “There’s a very fierce mosquito under your foot!”

The two employees responsible for the disinfection work: “…”

Saying there’s a mosquito here right in front of them, and specifically emphasizing it’s fierce, what does that mean?

“You’re guarding here wearing glasses specifically to catch mosquitoes?” Chao Musheng knew that the service staff on the ship didn’t have it easy, but this was too motivated, too difficult.

Chapter 50 - 2

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:41:35 +0000

Chapter 50 - 2#

Uncontrolled vomiting and purging might look ordinary at first glance, but if it couldn’t be stopped it would quickly become life-threatening.

Autumn crab, however cold in nature, would at most cause discomfort in someone with a delicate constitution. It would not produce a reaction of this scope.

A wave this sweeping had nothing to do with ordinary food incompatibility.

While the other physicians were occupied with treatment, Zong Yuanxin wandered through the banquet hall at his own pace — pausing to smell the lingering crab fragrance, tasting a piece of the flower arrangement, dipping a chopstick into cups of hot wine and cold tea in turn. The sequence of behavior struck everyone who saw it as deeply peculiar.

Chapter 50 - 2

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 04:54:37 +0000

Chapter 50 - 2#

Gu Chenzhou flipped through the information in his hand again and said, “Adjutant Zhang, is everything here?”

Adjutant Zhang looked left and right and saw that no one was standing within ten meters of them. He lowered his voice and said to Gu Chenzhou, “Young Master Gu, some things cannot be written on paper. Commander Wei instructed me to tell you privately.” He paused, and without waiting for Gu Chenzhou to speak, he continued, his tone even lower and his speech faster, “Zhao Xianyang is a staunch member of the Yu faction. Although his official career is not going well, his family’s older generation still has some power and connections. In addition, with the past history with Secretary Wang, that person from the Yu faction has always attached great importance to this director. To be honest, with today’s high technology, there are few things that cannot be found out. The things that cannot be found out are either because the resources used are not enough, or because someone behind the scenes is hiding and suppressing the clues, so the investigation cannot continue halfway, or even if it is found out, it has to be chewed up and swallowed into the stomach to be digested and forgotten.”

Chapter 50 - 3

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:41:35 +0000

Chapter 50 - 3#

And the terrifying man who looked like something from the underworld reached out toward him.

“Come here.”

That was Jingzhe’s last memory.

*

Outside Qianming Palace, Shi Lijun waited — but it was not the Emperor who came back. Only Ning Hongrú returned, with the others.

Shi Lijun raised an eyebrow at him.

Ning Hongrú met her gaze steadily. Shi Lijun gave a small nod of understanding. “The commotion from the autumn banquet has been contained for now — but Shòukāng Palace will likely make a move.”

Chapter 51

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:34:28 +0000

Chapter 51#

Chapter Fifty-One#

Pei Huang quickly snapped out of it, knowing that the figure before him was human, not a ghost or a god.

He asked coldly, “Have you been following me all these days?”

The person stared intently at Pei Huang’s face, a flash of nostalgia momentarily passing through his eyes.

But soon, he chanted a string of strange incantations. Instantly, flames erupted from beneath his feet, reducing him to ashes in a breath and freeing him from the constraints of the array.

Chapter 51

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 14:38:30 +0000

Chapter 51#

Temple of the Burning Lamp 22#

Wisdom of the Wise?

Following the process of finding the previous ingredients, they would first have to find a “Wise Man” and then obtain his “Wisdom.” As for what “Wisdom” is, given the style of this world…

Across from him, Bai Song pointed to his own head and sent a questioning look toward Yu Feichen.

Yu Feichen nodded.

In this world that uses human bodies as raw materials, what else could “Wisdom” be? Other than the brain, there were no other thoughts.

Chapter 51

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 05:33:54 +0000

Chapter 51#

Within the sword array, chaos reigned.

The array, missing a corner, clashed with the unconstrained turbid qi under the protection of all the immortal masters, sending out ripple after ripple of spiritual energy fluctuations.

In the vast Beiming, turbid qi filled the sky, and the sound of the wind was full of apprehension.

Xie Zhefeng stood beneath the giant sword of the twenty-seventh city.

The immortal’s divine sense spread out, viewing all living beings and hearing heaven and earth. The world’s myriad noises entered his ears, but they could not fill his heart, which had been empty and vast for a thousand years.

Chapter 51

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 06:51:17 +0000

Chapter 51#

Stand-in#

The youth was a suspicious person. He thought to himself that there was definitely a problem with his identity. The tone Xue Ciling used when mentioning the name “Yin Yuheng” made him feel strange.

But he couldn’t figure out the situation for the time being, nor did he know the name of this body. Since Xue Ciling said his name was Yin Yuheng, then he would be called Yin Yuheng for now. Besides, he was called by this name in his past life, so he was used to it.

Chapter 51

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 08:31:25 +0000

Chapter 51#

The Innocent and Naive Fool (END)#

On the second day after Gu Xi left, Lin Xiaodong took the initiative to find the military staff.

“I know what he’s doing, and I know you all want him to come back,” he said, “let me go see him.”

The staff was not confused by Lin Xiaodong’s straightforwardness and only reacted after a while: “No, how did you know?”

This was a secret that the Marshal had repeatedly emphasized should not be leaked, especially not to Lin Xiaodong!

Chapter 51

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 12:56:29 +0000

Chapter 51#

Drizzling Rain#

On the Xuantian Continent, cultivation is divided into five realms. Starting from the second realm, the Shouyi Realm, one can fly on a sword. However, to use a flying sword to transmit messages, one must reach the Guiyuan Realm.

Xiao Man had reached the Guiyuan Realm, so he could naturally use a flying sword to cross the peaks and ask if the master of Xingyun Peak had returned.

Chapter 51

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 13:42:46 +0000

Chapter 51#

Lost in the Wind and Snow#

The moment he stepped off the plane, Mo Xuzhi felt something cold land on the top of his head.

It was a snowflake.

The snowflake was very small and melted as soon as it landed on his head.

Mo Xuzhi looked up and saw more white snowflakes falling from the light gray sky, fluttering down.

“Don’t look anymore. Let’s get to the hotel first. You’ll catch a cold if you wait any longer.”

Chapter 51

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 12:54:41 +0000

Chapter 51 Side Story — Twenty-Six

In the early morning, the sun rose from the east, and a ray of sunlight penetrated the mist and shone into the room. Pei Hao opened his eyes with some difficulty, paused for a few seconds, and some scenes from last night gradually emerged in his mind. His head still hurt. He sat up and rubbed his temples, looking at the empty half of the bed and falling into deep thought.

Chapter 51

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:01:21 +0000

Chapter 51#

The Storyteller (Part 3)#

“Something in the fridge?” The boy put down the kitchen knife, frightened himself, but braced himself to open the door. However, when he opened the fridge, apart from yellow rust stains, it was empty.

The girl’s legs went weak and she sat on the floor, her eyes red: “No, I clearly saw something in the fridge, I saw… I saw a big black bag.”

Chapter 51

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:00:38 +0000

Chapter 51#

Jiang Qin walked out of the courthouse and hailed a taxi from the street: “To the Municipal Public Security Bureau.”

It was about a half-hour journey from the courthouse to the municipal bureau. On the way, Jiang Qin made a phone call to the company and asked: “Did Zhao Xue from the secretary’s office come to work today?”

“No, President Jiang, she didn’t ask for leave either. The secretary’s office couldn’t reach her on her mobile phone today. Do you have any instructions?”

Chapter 51

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 04:54:37 +0000

Chapter 51#

Chapter 51: He Erque

That night, they stood in front of Shen Rou’s tombstone and talked about many things.

It wasn’t just about politics and the circle. He Hailou told Gu Chenzhou some things about his childhood in Qingxiang County. He didn’t talk about his mother, but more about his “private property” tree, the rabbits and hedgehogs on the mountain, and even said that he had once caught a roe deer—and at that time he was only five years old!

Chapter 51 - 1

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:44:59 +0000

Chapter 51 - 1#

Haunted#

“Sister Juan, your expression looks strange. What happened?”

During the staff meal time, Xiao Liu noticed that Xiao Juan had zoned out several times. Even when the natives came over to talk, Xiao Juan didn’t react.

“It’s nothing.” Xiao Juan shook her head and put down her chopsticks: “I’m full. I’m going out for a walk.”

“Sister Juan.” Brother Hu was outside. Seeing Xiao Juan come out, he quickly waved at her: “Sister Juan, the player who released the puppet mosquito to assassinate Mr. Zhao was eliminated last night.”

Chapter 51 - 1

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:41:35 +0000

Chapter 51 - 1#

Jingzhe glanced at the dim sky outside. The first pale light of dawn was just beginning — and here he was, out all night again. Anyone else in his position would probably be in a state of collapse by now, knowing what awaited them when they got back.

He had, somehow, become remarkably numb to this.

That was entirely the system’s fault. And Rong Jiu’s.

Every time the wretched buff hit him, it was theoretically possible to find some quiet corner and simply endure it. But every single time, he ran into Rong Jiu instead.

Chapter 51 - 2

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:44:59 +0000

Chapter 51 - 2#

Chao Musheng looked at Song Cheng. In just a few hours, he had even more religious and cultural merchandise on him.

Song Cheng looked at Chao Musheng, warily hiding the evil-warding beads behind him. He turned to go downstairs, only to find the bodyguards he thought he had shaken off standing at the entrance of the stairwell, looking at him expressionlessly.

The stairs were carpeted, so there was no sound when walking.

Chapter 51 - 2

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:41:35 +0000

Chapter 51 - 2#

Or rather — the news of his death.

Ding Peng was dead. Officially, he had slipped and fallen into the water.

The body was found in the lotus pond.

Jingzhe knew because it was people from the Directorate of Cleaning who found it. Word traveled back to him as a matter of course.

He pressed his fingers to his brow and went to find Jiang Jinming.

Chapter 51 - 3

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:41:35 +0000

Chapter 51 - 3#

Rong Jiu looked at Jingzhe.

Jingzhe grinned, sitting cross-legged. “You bought my house. And you wouldn’t tell me how much you paid, so I had Zheng Hong look into it.”

Rong Jiu’s brow shifted slightly. He jingled the purse. The coins inside clinked against each other.

“You’re using…” He squeezed it again, counting precisely by feel. “Approximately thirty taels of loose silver — to buy it back?”

Chapter 52

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:34:28 +0000

Chapter 52#

Hearing the red-clothed man speak, everyone let go and looked at the two with some confusion.

The Innocent and Naive Fool#

— Second World · Side Story —

Although confined to his room, seemingly restricted in his freedom and means of contact with the outside world, as the former Imperial Crown Prince, Lu Xing still received the news immediately after the little mermaid passed away.

But it was different from what the messenger had expected.

Upon learning of Lin Xiaodong’s death, Lu Xing’s first reaction was: absolutely impossible.

Chapter 52

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 12:56:29 +0000

Chapter 52#

Guangling Eatery#

After Song Ci finished speaking, he retracted his foot, pointed his sword downward, and gave Xiao Man a cupped-fist salute.

Xiao Man lifted his eyelids, fixed his gaze on him, and said: “Everyone has their own sword path and their own strengths. You don’t need to change paths midway and follow someone else’s.”

These words were essentially no different from what Yan Wushu had said, but after hearing them, Song Ci’s eyes widened. He was deeply moved and remained speechless for a long time.

Chapter 52

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 13:42:46 +0000

Chapter 52#

Death#

Mo Xuzhi walked to a place he didn’t even know.

He had previously looked at the floor plan of the park, but the route inside Shiyuan should have been modified, so the route didn’t match at all.

It wasn’t a big problem; he was just looking for a place to wait for death. Any place was the same.

He had checked before that because of the terrain, even if there was snow here, it wouldn’t be very thick, at least it wouldn’t bury him.

Chapter 52

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 13:30:43 +0000

Chapter 52#

“I heard Mr. Zhao has recently gotten in touch with the Zhou family?”

Ruan Cheng unhurriedly cut the steak in front of him. Although his head was lowered, he seemed to glance at Zhao Rong from time to time, as if trying to observe his expression.

The Zhou family was also a prestigious family in the Zhuxi area, not much different from Ruan Cheng’s family, and they were even somewhat at odds. In these past few days, the marriage contract between Zhao Rong and Lu Xingping had been finalized. Once the two obtained a legal relationship, a sum of money would enter his account, giving him naturally greater confidence and capital.

Chapter 52

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 06:00:05 +0000

Chapter 52#

The meeting place was Wuhu Second-hand Car Dealership.

Lin Fengzhi drove over, slowing down to find a parking spot. Before long, he saw Yan Heqing standing on the sidewalk ahead.

Yan Heqing was wearing a simple single-breasted black coat and a thick jujube-red woolen scarf.

Nothing exaggerated.

Yan Heqing just stood there, doing nothing, yet passersby would glance at him.

Very dazzling.

It wasn’t just Yan Heqing’s superior appearance, but the key was his clear, faint, and distant temperament, which attracted people to look at him involuntarily.

Chapter 52

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:43:55 +0000

Chapter 52#

“Suspension — how easily you say it!” The rage surging in Fu Weishan was already reaching its crest. “The nerve you have! You treacherous—”

Yan Zishu said nothing. He tilted his head slightly; something heavy whistled past his ear and struck the floor with a tremendous crack. A stapler. Fu Weishan’s face had gone the color of iron, veins standing out on his forehead, looking as though he wanted to tear someone apart with his bare hands.

Chapter 52

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:09:20 +0000

Chapter 52#

World 2: I Want to Be a Fish in Your Pond#

Qin Qing walked out of the police station, with 996 following at his feet, and Ye Rongzheng, Mu Feiyan, and Yun Siyu following behind.

Yan Boxing was not criminally detained. His coach heard about the incident and immediately rushed over from the school to plead for him. Considering his promising future, the police only asked him to stay for two hours of legal education.

Chapter 52

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:09:08 +0000

Chapter 52#

Chapter 52 Side Story — Twenty-Seven

“I miss you so much.”

“Compared to changing your mind, I hope you live happily in this world.”

“Xiao Xi, I love you.”

Mo Xi opened his eyes abruptly, propped himself up on the bed for a few seconds, then patted his head and sat up.

Since returning from City X, he had been like possessed, often dreaming of Pei Hao. The dreams were always those few fragments and those few sentences.

Chapter 52

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:01:21 +0000

Chapter 52#

The Storyteller (Part 4)#

“Wait, Xiao Ye hasn’t come back yet.” Xia Wenshi only realized Ye Sheng was missing after returning to the room. His face changed drastically, and he got up to look for him.

Brother Hu stopped him: “Don’t be impulsive. Ye Sheng and his friend are clearly not simple characters. If they encounter trouble they can’t solve, what can you do by going there?”

“…”

Chapter 52

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:00:38 +0000

Chapter 52#

The first thing Jin Yan discovered when he came out of the courtroom was that Jiang Qin was missing.

He called Jiang Qin several times but no one answered, then quickly called Li Xiaomeng. Tashi answered, saying: “Li Meng is playing chess with the little sheep. He said he knows you’ll be back and we’ll have dinner together at home tonight.”

In his panic, Jin Yan didn’t notice where Li Meng went to play chess and immediately asked: “Did Jiang Qin call just now?”

Chapter 52 - 1

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:44:59 +0000

Chapter 52 - 1#

Getting Better#

There was no ghost outside, only Song Cheng crawling all over the floor.

Literally crawling all over the floor.

Chao Musheng had never seen a person crawl so abstractly.

It was unclear what had triggered Song Cheng, but he was crying his eyes out, completely disregarding his dignity as the heir to the Song Corporation. He was moving on all fours on the deck under the bright sun, looking somewhat like a fly larva from a distance.

Chapter 52 - 1

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:41:35 +0000

Chapter 52 - 1#

The documents of the Zhidian Department, organized by Jingzhe, had always been in perfect order. I don’t know which little thief broke in last night, turning the storeroom into a mess. Documents were thrown all over the floor. It rained last night, the windows were wide open, and some lying by the window were completely soaked.

When Jiang Jinming found out in the morning, he was so angry that he cursed for the entire morning.

Chapter 52 - 1

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 04:54:37 +0000

Chapter 52 - 1#

Chapter 52: Four Roads to Victory, Who Will Chase the Deer?

After receiving that call, Gu Chenzhou did not immediately rush to the police station. He followed his original plan, finished washing up half an hour later, and went to bed. After a good night’s sleep, he first returned to Zhengde Garden the next day before heading to the Beijing Public Security Bureau branch at three in the afternoon.

Chapter 52 - 2

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:44:59 +0000

Chapter 52 - 2#

Seeing Shen Ran take the initiative to mention Song Cheng, Chao Musheng was slightly stunned, then smiled: “At most, he’s just a crooked melon gnawed by insects, rotting and stinking in a dark corner.”

“Brother Zhao, you’re right. This kind of person only deserves to rot and stink in a dark corner.” Shen Ran’s eyes were extremely bright. His wonderful life shouldn’t be ruined by Song Cheng.

Chapter 52 - 2

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:41:35 +0000

Chapter 52 - 2#

“It’s a miracle you didn’t break your leg.” Rong Jiu glanced at him, “You only know how to treat my words as wind passing the ear.”

The man’s voice was indifferent, but his tone was definitely not. That cold voice indeed carried a faint murderous aura.

Otherwise, Xinsheng wouldn’t have been almost scared witless just now.

Rong Jiu had said many things. Usually, if asked like this, Jingzhe might not be able to recall them immediately. But at this moment, in a flash of lightning, he really did remember.

Chapter 52 - 2

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 04:54:37 +0000

Chapter 52 - 2#

The phone was hung up. The beeping sound came from the receiver for a while. Director Chen took down the phone and said to Gu Chenzhou with a heavy expression:

“Young Master Gu, it’s all my fault for not taking precautions!” The first sentence did not shirk or defend, but directly took the responsibility.

Gu Chenzhou, who had just heard Director Chen’s cry, had a calm expression. He smiled and said, “Director Chen is also too careful. The police haven’t even received the person, what responsibility are we talking about? This is obviously a problem within the army.”

Chapter 52 - 3

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:41:35 +0000

Chapter 52 - 3#

This was also not quite right.

Xie Zhefeng’s eyes darkened.

The madness and malevolence he had been suppressing all this time burst forth unscrupulously at this moment. Above his brow, the snow lotus sword mark fully emerged, surrounded by black qi, looking as if he had entered the demonic path.

Standing in front of him, amidst the turbid qi, he looked more like a demonic cultivator than the woman in extravagant dress.

An Wuxue’s heart tightened. He quietly scanned with his divine sense and, while Qiao Yin and the others were fully occupied with Zhao Duan, he waved his hand and cast an illusion on Xie Zhefeng’s face to hide the signs of the inner demon.

Chapter 53

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 06:51:17 +0000

Chapter 53#

Banquet#

When Yin Yuheng woke up, the wounds on his body had disappeared.

Xue Ciling’s low, hoarse voice came: “Awake?”

Yin Yuheng blinked, his expression turning to one of confusion.

“Does it hurt?”

Couldn’t Even See Him for the Last Time#

Luo Wenyun turned and left.

His pace gradually quickened.

There were many people at the airport, and someone recognized him, calling out his name.

Luo Wenyun ignored them all.

The manager and the others were a step slower. Just as they reached security, they saw Luo Wenyun running back.

Across a row of iron railings, Luo Wenyun asked the driver for the car keys. The manager didn’t have time to stop him. The driver was frightened by Luo Wenyun’s expression and handed him the keys without much thought.

Chapter 53

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 12:54:41 +0000

Chapter 53#

The moment Jin Yan saw Jiang Qin, his eyes turned red.

The director patted his shoulder sympathetically and went out, closing the door. The lawyer was a bit embarrassed and didn’t dare to look at Jin Yan’s face, so he pretended to be deeply interested in the sparrows fighting on the tree branches outside the window.

Jiang Qin was a bit thin, his face pale but gentle. His hair had grown a little longer, and he was wearing a gray cotton t-shirt. His dislocated forearm hadn’t healed well and still looked a bit unnatural.

Chapter 53

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 04:54:37 +0000

Chapter 53#

Chapter 53: Phoenix and the Stinking Ditch

The weather in December was just right, not too cold and not too hot, with warm sunshine.

He Hailou had recently become a frequent visitor to Gu Chenzhou’s small courtyard at the foot of Tianxiang Mountain. He would come over for a meal occasionally, and then pull Gu Chenzhou to play games, watch the news, or go for a walk on Tianxiang Mountain—this mountain was not big. When Gu Chenzhou planned to build Tianxiang Mountain Villa two years ago, he bought the mountain along with it—as for the previous habit of everyone gathering to race cars and drink, after staying at Gu Chenzhou’s house for two days, he admitted that playing the same thing outside for a long time was indeed boring, and it was time to develop some new entertainment activities!

Chapter 53 - 1

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:41:35 +0000

Chapter 53 - 1#

Inside Qianming Palace, Ning Hongru was bowing, helping Emperor Jingyuan put on the final accessories. It was not yet dawn. The entire palace was brightly lit, but there was not a single superfluous sound, only complete silence remaining.

Emperor Jingyuan only ate a few mouthfuls of breakfast before going to the morning court.

Ning Hongru glanced at it, frowned slightly, said nothing, and hurriedly followed behind the Emperor.

Chapter 53 - 2

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:41:35 +0000

The Cross-dressing Wife#

Using the rickshaw’s canopy as cover, and since the direction they were heading was opposite to the bustling downtown area, the number of pedestrians on the roadside decreased as they went further. Lin Xiaodong touched his whole body.

Chest, fake;

Hair, fake;

Adam’s apple, real, but not obvious;

Butt, real;

D*ck… also real.

When he reached the last item, Lin Xiaodong let out a long, relieved sigh.

Chapter 54

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 12:56:29 +0000

Chapter 54#

The Sound of the Zither Has Not Dissipated#

The sun was gradually setting.

In Bailu Island, all the major sects had arrived. The evening glow was brilliant. Someone was singing late on the river, and dots of lamplight were beginning to shine. A gentle breeze blew past; it was a scene of great liveliness.

The place where the Gushan party resided was by the water. Xiao Man’s seniority was extremely high, so he stayed in a room alone. At this moment, pushing open the window, he could see the setting sun in the west, its radiance reflected on the water’s surface, red as if it were burning. Lotuses were planted in the water. It was only April, so the lotus leaves couldn’t yet reach the sky in a single expanse of green; the leaves, dyed somewhat dark, swayed gently and slowly in the twilight wind.

Chapter 54

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Chapter 54#

March 15th#

“Then where is he now?”

Luo Wenyun didn’t even dare to ask what the staff member’s words meant.

Waves#

“Zhaozhao — you’re back?”

Chapter 54 Extra — Twenty-Nine

The lighting in the bar was weird and blurry. People on the dance floor were dancing wildly like demons. Deafening music blared from the speakers, making Brother Dan’s eardrums hurt.

Two girls wearing little black dresses with spaghetti straps and heavy makeup came over with wine glasses and asked him and the handsome guy next to him if they wanted to hang out together. Brother Dan pointed at Pei Hao, who was almost lying on the table from drinking, waved his hand at the girls, and shouted loudly: “He likes men.”

Chapter 54

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Chapter 54#

The Storyteller (Part 6)#

He knew the despair of dying in a story, so he wanted this group of people to experience the fear he once faced—he wanted them to go mad, to be terrified, to suffer, and to die just like him!

These people searched for clues, trying to restore the truth of the bloody events in the haunted house. In reality, it wasn’t that complicated.

“In the end, the female protagonist jumped from the bridge and died in the lake.”

Chapter 54

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Chapter 54#

Jiang Qin didn’t return to his cell at all, but met Captain Wang directly in the visiting room.

This was originally against the rules, but Jiang Qin’s identity was special, and this wasn’t the only thing that broke the rules. Captain Wang even took out the Zhonghua cigarettes that Jin Yan had stuffed him with: “—Want one?”

Jiang Qin didn’t take it, looked at him and asked: “I’ve finished confessing what I need to confess. What else do you want to ask?”

Chapter 54

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Chapter 54#

Chapter 54: A Thousand Loose Ends

That night, after the conversation with He Hailou that was almost a showdown, Gu Chenzhou’s days became much more comfortable—He Hailou no longer appeared in front of him for no reason, and he didn’t have to smile at that face that could be associated with bad things at a glance.

But would He Hailou just let it go like that?

Gu Chenzhou would bet his knees that He Hailou would never let it go like that—just as he couldn’t ignore He Hailou’s underhanded dealings with the Gu family, He Hailou couldn’t just let his plan be thwarted. To put it broadly, this was a political game of competing for resources from different positions; to put it narrowly, this was the pride of two equally self-centered people who couldn’t stand others being better than themselves.

Chapter 54 - 1

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Chapter 54 - 1#

Ning Hongrú had been at the Emperor’s side longer than anyone — ten years at minimum. He was in his thirties now, not young, but not old either. At this age, as long as he didn’t do something to bring ruin on himself, he could serve the Emperor steadily until the end of his days.

He had already risen to the very top of what a palace servant could reach.

Chapter 54 - 2

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Chapter 54 - 2#

When the Emperor truly lost control, the only result would be rivers of blood — and those caught in it would not be limited to Jingzhe alone.

Even letting his mind brush against that future made Ning Hongrú’s courage fail him.

He had no excess of kindness. But he had no wish to see that kind of hell.

“Hah—”

Jingzhe lurched upright, gasping, pressing one hand to his throbbing forehead. Cold sweat had soaked through him.

Chapter 54 - 3

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Chapter 54 - 3#

Of course, Zheng Hong knew better.

Several of those jade bottles had in fact passed through his own hands on their way to Jingzhe.

He knew they had come from Rong Jiu.

What he hadn’t expected was how effective Rong Jiu’s medicines would turn out to be.

Some of them could fairly be called lifesaving.

Something like that would naturally attract attention and envy. Fortunately Jingzhe had enough history to make a convincing excuse, and Zheng Hong himself could spin a lie without effort. Lai Tie had nothing left to do but swallow his envy.

Chapter 55

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Chapter 55#

The little cat immediately made a decision to keep this matter sealed forever in its heart.

In its mind, it made a silent vow to treat its host even better from now on!

Such a wonderful host absolutely couldn’t be stolen by anyone else.

Seeing its strange expression, Xue Jingci asked: “What were you secretly discussing with 6B?”

The little cat concealed its nervousness, saying steadily: “Oh, we were discussing how to seal the passage. It said it would think of a solution and come find us tomorrow.”

Chapter 55

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Chapter 55#

Temple of the Burning Lamp 26#

World 2: I Want to Be a Fish in Your Pond#

Ye Rongzheng stood in front of a huge four-story western-style building, but hesitated to step inside.

The building was in an early European style. Several huge banyan trees shrouded the red roof and white walls in shadows. Sunlight penetrated through the gaps in the branches and leaves, casting many fragmented spots of light, looking quite romantic.

However, Ye Rongzheng only felt gloomy.

Chapter 55

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Chapter 55#

第55章番外 €€ 三十

莫西刚到家没多久，麦盈的微信就跳了出来，莫西隔着屏幕都能感受到她强烈的八卦之魂。

麦盈：怎么样，秦子然人是不是超好？！

莫西：人确实很好啊~

麦盈：要不要发展一下下（挑眉.jpg）

莫西：还是算了

麦盈：为什么？？

为什么？

因为和他吃饭时频频想起前男友……

不过，这么回好像不太合适，莫西思考一番，在键盘上敲出了最百试不爽的三个字：没感觉。

麦盈正想说些什么，手机忽地又震了一下，秦子然的微信也跳了出来，简明扼要但十分醒目：人挺好的，比较适合做朋友。

麦盈抓了抓头发，惊讶之余又感到深深的无奈。她原本以为，这么好的两个人肯定会看对眼的……

但是两人竟然都对对方兴趣缺缺……

这个世界是怎么了？

麦盈怀着对人生的极大疑惑又给秦子然发了一条：Why？？

秦子然那边很快就回了：我看到他就想起小启，我怎么可能和他谈恋爱

小启是秦子然的亲弟弟，几年前出车祸走了。

服了，这个理由我心服口服。

麦盈关上手机，叹了口气，心想你们两爱咋咋地吧，老娘不管了。

今天下午整个城市都笼罩在一层雾气中，眼看是要下雨的节奏，莫西回到家第一件事情就是关窗。果不其然，待他洗完澡出来外面就淅淅沥沥的下起了雨。

莫西拿出手机看了一眼，没有任何信息，他也不知道自己是在等什么。

或许是……裴昊？

已经快四天没找过他的裴昊。

他昨天还在想裴昊是不是出了什么事，但是一刷朋友圈发现裴昊还给蛋哥的照片点了赞。

莫西闷闷地关上屏幕。

心情竟然有点，失落。

罢了罢了，在喜欢他这件事情上，裴昊向来是这样的，三分钟热度。

窗外的雨好像越来越大，莫西能听到雨水稀里哗啦落在地上的声音。

看了眼时间，离他平时睡觉的点还早，莫西往嘴里塞了一颗薄荷糖，提提神€€€€得把书拿出来看会儿，离期末考越来越近，这学期能不能拿奖学金就看这一门了。

也不知道看了多久，门铃猝然响了。

莫西把耳朵往外凑了凑，确认自己没听错。

这个时间谁会来敲门？

难道是麦盈忘记带钥匙了？

也不会啊，她要是没带钥匙肯定会先打电话确认莫西在家的。

奇了怪了。

莫西犹犹豫豫地走到门口，打开猫眼往外瞄。

然后整个人就定在了原地。

裴昊顶着一头湿淋淋的头发站在门口，脸上还有雨水不断往下淌，样子十分狼狈。

莫西觉得自己有些神思恍惚了，由于最近总是莫名其妙地想起裴昊，于是终于看到了幻象。

他晃了晃脑袋，门外的人还在，再晃一晃，还在！

门铃一直在响，响的频率好像还有些急不可待，莫西终于伸手开了门。

裴昊全身被淋得透透的，大衣遇水已经从浅驼色成了深棕色，随手一摸都是湿的。莫西家门口那条路今晚出事故封了，车子过不了，他是冒着雨跑过来的。

裴昊见开门的是莫西就冲上去把人紧紧拥住，莫西只穿了一件薄薄的睡衣，全身骤然被刺骨的冷浸入，禁不住一颤。身旁的人却扣得更紧，像是要把他骨头揉碎融进骨髓里。

时间好像停顿了下来，身体里的寒意也渐渐褪去，唯一在流动的是裴昊脸上冰凉的雨水，顺着贴紧的肌肤流到莫西的脖颈里，一直往下滑，最后融在莫西的衣服上。

裴昊把头埋在莫西的肩上，莫西侧过头去嗅了嗅，淡淡的橘子洗发水味，再抬手摸一摸对方潮湿到可以拧出水的衣服，确认了，是实实在在的裴昊啊！

“你怎么……”莫西愣了愣，难以置信地开了口，“来这里了？”

裴昊沉默片刻后，贴着他的耳朵轻言细语：“想你了。”

莫西觉得他的声音微微有些抖。

难道……哭了？

“你怎么了？”莫西感觉不大对劲，于是把人推开，一扬头刚好撞上裴昊通红的双眼。

下一秒，湿润的触感在唇边散开，裴昊俯身吻住了他，微凉的舌尖撬开他的唇齿，在上颚掠过一道弧线，酥**痒的，莫西心一颤，呼吸都乱了节拍。

这是一个清清浅浅，细琢慢舔的吻。

他嘴里还有半颗没化开的薄荷糖，裴昊用舌尖一扫，把糖扫进了自己嘴里，咬碎，瞬间一股清凉的味道在两人口腔里散开，传遍全身，还伴着淡淡的甜味。

楼道里有一扇开着的窗，雨珠连成一条条线在外面哗哗下坠，莫西睡衣已经湿了一半，冷气直冒进来，他不由得打了个哆嗦。

裴昊见状，把人往屋里一推，掩上门，迅速褪去了身上的大衣，扔到门口，没给莫西反应的时间，立刻又拥吻上去。

这次裴昊一只手按住莫西的后脑勺，一只手捧着他的下巴，用一个近乎霸道的姿势低下头用力吮吸，疯狂地在他的口腔里攻城略地。

舌尖和舌尖交缠到了一起，心与心也近乎贴到了一起。

很快，莫西身上的冷意消失无影，取而代之的是唇瓣间热烈的温度，像过电一般流过全身。

有什么东西在心里霹雳哗啦的炸开了，身体一阵阵发热，从脚底直冲天灵盖。

莫西望着裴昊深情的眸子，这几天萦绕缠身的失望感刹那间就在里面溶化了，算了，不和裴昊计较了。

他相信裴昊是爱着他的。

正如他也还爱着裴昊一样。

头有点晕，眼前冒着小星星，那种感觉，就像是坠入了无底深渊，还是心甘情愿那种。

裴昊吻得动情，把人推到玄关的椅子上，伸手想要褪去莫西的睡衣。

在他解开莫西上衣的第三颗纽扣的时候，莫西终于回了点神，拿出仅剩不多的理智拍掉裴昊的手，大喊一声：“裴昊！”

Chapter 55

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Chapter 55#

The Storyteller (Part 7)#

[Classification Section: King of Stories]

[Ghost Name: Male Owner of Luohu Mansion]

[Ghost Level: B]

[Overview: He was dismembered by his wife. It turned out that every sentence of the bloody bedtime story he had told before was a reflection of his own ending.

Salome kissed the head of John the Baptist and thus obtained eternal love; his head was placed by the window by his wife, and from then on, he knew that love is a cycle of desire and fear.]

Chapter 55

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:00:38 +0000

Chapter 55#

For the first time in her life, Zhao Xue learned that she was an illegitimate child.

She vaguely remembered that when she was a child, Zhao Chengqiang was often not at home. From her parents’ words, she guessed that she had older brothers and sisters living in other places. It wasn’t until she grew up that she learned that the one in the other place was Zhao Chengqiang’s legal wife, his first wife.

Chapter 55

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Chapter 55#

Chapter 55: The Rising Storm

When Gu Chenzhou drove to the northern suburbs, it was already 11:30 at night.

As soon as he got out of the car, a blast of cold wind blew away the heat in his mind.

The night was quiet. The streetlights stood quietly in the corner, their thin, bamboo-like poles mottled and old. Under the dim yellow light, a swarm of insects and moths circled, their tiny wing beats faintly audible to Gu Chenzhou.

Chapter 55 - 1

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Chapter 55 - 1#

Rong Jiu’s lips were excessively thin; when pursed, they held a biting chill. The words spat from that beautiful mouth carried a gloomy sharpness, piercing the heart with palpitations.

He was a beautiful, dangerous beast.

Lurking beneath that magnificent exterior, thick malice almost pounced on one’s face. Jingzhe also learned to purse his lips tight, a strange sensation crawling weirdly all over his body.

This made Jingzhe subconsciously become even more cautious.

Chapter 55 - 2

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Chapter 55 - 2#

In the eyes of anyone who cared.

So why did Jingzhe’s simple hope make Rong Jiu unhappy again?

Jingzhe lowered his eyebrows, feeling a strange conflict.

“Rong Jiu, are there any… friends that you particularly like?” Jingzhe licked his lips, not knowing if this sentence would make Rong Jiu’s mood even worse. “If there are, I’d like to…”

“No.”

Jingzhe was silent for a moment, but still insisted on finishing, “I’d like to meet them.”

Chapter 55 - 3

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Chapter 55 - 3#

Jingzhe called out softly, but there was no reply.

He fumbled his way to the table in the dark, outlining the position of the wardrobe in his mind, and then fumbled his way over there.

Fortunately, Jingzhe really did find one or two pieces of clothing to change into inside. He squatted in front of the wardrobe to change his clothes, and then let out a long breath.

Chapter 56

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Chapter 56#

Surprise flashed across Pei Huang’s eyes, but before he could speak, Xue Jingci covered his mouth.

Xue Jingci said: “Think about it first before answering.”

His gaze locked firmly on Pei Huang. His eyes remained as calm and emotionless as always, yet it made Pei Huang feel like this person had already seen through his thoughts.

Pei Huang’s expression grew complex. He’d already resolved to separate from Xue Jingci after leaving this place.

Chapter 56

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Chapter 56#

Temple of the Burning Lamp: End#

Clearly, having only spent three days in this world, it felt like having been away from the Paradise for a long time.

As the system voice fell, the grey space expanded around Yu Feichen again. This time, the grey mist constructed the blurry outline of the temple.

And unlike last time, there was an additional person beside him: Bai Song.

Bai Song: “What is this!”

Chapter 56

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Chapter 56#

Immortal Chu Han had ascended to the position of Immortal at a young age. Born during the era of the Immortal Calamity, his sword had been stained with untold blood.

During the most perilous times, he had fought several great demons of the Snow Demon Clan alone in the wind and snow, descended into the ten-thousand-foot water abyss of Beiming to slay great demons, and ventured deep into the heart of the demonic territories in the extreme northern border to slaughter evil spirits and seal ten thousand miles of turbid qi.

Chapter 56

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Chapter 56#

Giving Away#

Dazzling golden flames dispelled all chill and restrained Li Guanghan’s sword qi.

In an instant, the cold wind within the hanging platform dissipated, as if the initial sun was rising and the ice and snow were melting.

Amidst the noisy discussions of the guests, Yin Yuheng curled his fingers that had just been frozen, and a trace of deep thought slid through his eyes.

—This scene was a bit stimulating.

Chapter 56

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Chapter 56#

The Cross-dressing Wife#

The mourning hall.

Since Lin Xiaodong was still an outsider in name and Old Master Gu had no other relatives in town, his funeral arrangements were entirely handled by the housekeeper.

The gates of the Gu mansion were wide open, and families in town who were on good terms with Old Master Gu came one after another to offer their condolences. However, even while conversing, everyone’s gaze couldn’t help but drift toward the plain-colored figure kneeling at the front of the mourning hall.

Chapter 56

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Chapter 56#

The next day.

Zhao Ming’s caregiver had a temporary family emergency and called to ask Zhao Rong if she could take leave.

Zhao Rong inquired and found that Zhao Ming was in good spirits today; she had been knitting a scarf on the sofa since early morning. So he let her go home to handle things first, tidied himself up, and had Xu Xin drive him to the nursing home.

Chapter 56

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Chapter 56#

During the Spring Festival, the welfare institute organized the children to make dumplings.

Oddly shaped dumplings went into the pot, boiling into a pot of dumplings in all sorts of postures. Yan Heqing arrived just in time.

After the children finished eating and left, he sat across from Aunt Zhang with a plate of dumplings.

Aunt Zhang had been waiting for him, saying with a smile, “I didn’t expect you to come today; you’ve been a huge help again.”

Chapter 56

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Chapter 56#

What a Coincidence#

“Mr. Xu, welcome to my humble estate.”

Master Chen came out at something close to a trot, his smile carrying a visible edge of flattery that nobody could have missed. The players who had spent a full day being ground down by the estate’s rules stared at the sight of him.

The old feudalist had a second face after all.

From morning until now, every arriving guest had been received by the head steward alone. Master Chen hadn’t shown himself once.

Chapter 56

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:43:55 +0000

Chapter 56#

Yan Zishu pressed a shirt crisp and straight, polished his shoes to a shine, and prepared everything needed for work, just as he had done on countless days and nights before. There was no longer anything to worry about stepping on underfoot — a small dog’s sudden appearance in his path. As though his world had reverted to its natural state: full of cold, complicated paperwork, emails, and reporting decks, rather than leisurely walks across a lawn or reading children’s books aloud in a shop.

Chapter 56

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:09:20 +0000

Chapter 56#

World 2: I Want to Be a Fish in Your Pond#

Ye Rongzheng stood outside the door for a long time before slowly walking into the room.

Qin Qing was sitting on the balcony, basking in the warm late autumn sun, feeling the cool breeze from the northwest, surrounded by blooming begonias and brilliant golden chrysanthemums. As long as he was there, everything in the world seemed to become very quiet and peaceful.

Chapter 56

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:09:08 +0000

Chapter 56#

第56章番外 €€ 三十一

卫生间传来哗哗的水滴声，和屋外的下雨声融为一体。

莫西回到卧室拿起书，却怎么也看不进去了，书本上那些字仿佛突然会动了，一横一竖一撇一捺自发地拼成了裴昊的名字。

一分钟……

五分钟……

十分钟过去了，书还停留在最开始的那一页，始终没有动过。

莫西“啪”地合上书，有些沮丧地在床上躺平，完蛋了完蛋了，他满门心思想的都是正在洗澡的裴昊。

浴室里的水关上了，他能清楚听见裴昊从花洒走到门口的脚步声，门开了，裴昊走出来了，在他的卧室前停下了。

“有我能穿的衣服吗？”裴昊低沉的声音从门口传来。

莫西转头一瞥，裴昊上半身不着寸缕，结实的胸膛上还挂着没擦干的水珠，围着一条浴巾靠在卧室门边，含笑望向他。

靠，他怎么把裴昊没衣服换这件事忘记了！

以他两相处这么多年的经验来看，这种情况极有可能会擦枪走火。

莫西避开裴昊的视线，猛地从床上弹起来，手忙脚乱地去翻衣柜。

裴昊一只手撑着头靠在门上，看着莫西慌慌张张的模样，不知怎地，有点想笑。莫西站在衣柜前，微微弯着腰，修长的双腿还是直的，臀部蜷成了一道好看的线条。裴昊喉结一滑，缓缓走到莫西身后，双手扣住在前面翻箱倒柜的人，身子贴了上去，嗓子略有些沙哑：

“别找了，我不穿。”

身后传来湿热的气息，莫西杵在原地愣住，还没来得及反应，人就被裴昊一把带到了床上。

……

躺回床上的时候，莫西已经累得睁不开眼了，只是双腿还在轻轻打颤。裴昊从后面抱住他，把头垫在他的头发上，神情认真：

“以后我再也不会放开你的手了。”

Chapter 56

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:01:21 +0000

Chapter 56#

The Storyteller (Part 8)#

In the last game, two of the four people were preoccupied.

Su Wanluo took a deep breath and, as always, stood in the most dangerous place, her expression complex; while Tang Jiahao, after his girlfriend fainted, had an even paler complexion.

The game began.

The moment darkness descended, people’s hearing, smell, and touch became clearer. Large drops of cold sweat fell from Tang Jiahao’s face, his Adam’s apple bobbed up and down, his fingers clenched, and his body couldn’t help but tremble.

Chapter 56

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:00:38 +0000

Chapter 56#

Yao Shuwen was Zhao Chengqiang’s lawful wife.

This woman ran her own company in the United States. Though she was close to fifty, she had taken excellent care of herself and carried herself with refined poise. She wore a beige suit with a pearl brooch that was understated yet luxurious.

She must have been a beauty when she was young—one could still see traces of gentle elegance in her features. When Zhao Chengqiang was carrying on with Zhao Xue’s mother, he was extremely cold toward his own family. Yao Shuwen raised the child alone, enduring hardship in China until Zhao Chengqiang was killed. She then immediately emigrated to the United States with her assets.

Chapter 56 - 1

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Chapter 56 - 1#

Movie Release#

Mo Xuzhi had lost contact.

His social media messages stopped on March 14th, and his phone had been turned off since then.

Xue Feng hadn’t been able to reach him since their brief exchange of messages.

Initially, he didn’t care. He thought it was just Mo Xuzhi playing some little trick again.

When Mo Xuzhi was messaging him, he was in San Francisco on a business trip. There was a jewelry exhibition nearby, so he had asked Mo Xuzhi about it.

Chapter 56 - 1

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Chapter 56 - 1#

Jingzhe was forced to hold the dagger, the force the man applied to the back of his hand making it impossible for him to break free.

Rong Jiu was crazy.

Jingzhe realized this with extreme clarity.

He subconsciously looked outside the house. Shi Li’s figure was long gone. If it weren’t for the rows of torches illuminating the path, he would have thought this place was so quiet that only the few living beings in this house remained.

Chapter 56 - 1

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Chapter 56 - 1#

Chapter 56 - 2#

Gu Chenzhou’s gaze was fixed on the warehouse door. He felt as if he had grasped something, but he couldn’t quite figure it out:

Shi Shan was about to be caught, and all the clues pointed to He Nanshan. So why were the faces of both Gu Xinjun and Wei Chengbo so ugly?

A short, muffled explosion sounded. The iron gate of the warehouse was opened, and a black cloud suddenly rushed out from the open gate!

Chapter 56 - 3

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Chapter 56 - 3#

He had to die.

If he didn’t die, he would suffer a fate more terrible than death.

At this moment, he didn’t want to live so much anymore.

He simply couldn’t bear the pain of the punishments he had once inflicted on others being inflicted on himself one by one.

“Your Majesty, how do you plan to deal with this person?”

Zong Yuanxin looked at Kangman with great interest. This guy was really sturdy.

Chapter 57

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:34:28 +0000

Chapter 57#

Pei Huang was completely taken aback, silent for a long time.

Only when Xue Jingci asked again did he urgently say: “Wait, when did I agree to be your disciple?”

Bai Heng#

The surroundings fell into a momentary silence.

The youth stood in the center of the hall, head bowed, his thin shoulders trembling slightly. His dark hair hung down, half-shrouded his eyes.

The person who, not long ago, had been radiant and smiling on Kunwu Mountain was now despondent. The onlookers watching couldn’t help but feel a twinge of sorrow in their hearts.

Yin Yuheng asked with a trembling voice, “A transaction…?”

Chapter 57

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 08:31:25 +0000

Chapter 57#

The Cross-dressing Wife#

“I really want to eat crab…”

Lin Xiaodong slumped on the bed, rolling around wrapped in the quilt.

The previous meals had at least some vegetarian meat; if one pinched their nose, it could barely pass as meat. Now that Old Master Gu was dead, he didn’t know if it was the local custom or if the kitchen master in charge of purchasing was too stingy, but every day it was just steamed buns, green vegetables, tofu, and various pickles. After a few days, his face had turned as green as the vegetables.

Chapter 57

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Chapter 57#

Won#

Tiger registered the tension in the air. One look at Curly Hair’s smile — guilty, transparently so — and he spread his own face into the widest, most guileless grin he could manage.

He didn’t know anything. He was just simple-minded little Tiger.

Officer Cheng stepped in at the right moment. “Good afternoon, sir. I’m the head of the criminal investigations unit at the East District Bureau. There are some details about the Wangyue we’d like to go over with you, if you’re willing to cooperate.”

Chapter 57

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:43:55 +0000

Chapter 57#

When fate approached a turning point, it probably felt something like riding a roller coaster. The ascent was slow, laborious, the creeping pace making it hard to stay alert. Then, once the peak was cleared, the plunge came without negotiation — the danger exposed all at once, and the car still had to complete its arc by inertia, throwing every passenger through the full weight of the drop, leaving everyone dizzy and weightless, screaming in waves.

Chapter 57

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:09:20 +0000

Chapter 57#

World 2: I Want to Be a Fish in Your Pond#

The next day, D City Airport.

Qin Qing stood in the waiting hall and said to Ye Rongzheng, who was slowly walking towards the security check area: “Be careful when you get there.”

“Okay.” Ye Rongzheng nodded reluctantly.

“When will you be back?” Qin Qing asked again.

“I don’t know, maybe one or two years, maybe three or four years. If I don’t make something of myself, I won’t have the face to come back and see you.” Ye Rongzheng said bitterly.

Chapter 57

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:09:08 +0000

Chapter 57#

第57章番外 €€ 三十二

早上莫西是枕着裴昊的手臂醒过来的，睁眼的瞬间脑子有些混沌，几秒过后，像照相机一般咔咔闪过无数帧来自昨晚香艳的画面。这时候裴昊也朦朦胧胧地张开眼，一看见怀里的人就笑了，眉头笑得弯弯的，像月牙一样。

莫西准备直身坐起来，谁知道身旁的人手臂一揽，又把他带进怀里。头靠在了裴昊的手臂上，离上次他在医院留下的刀疤只有一寸的距离，疤已经结了痂，留下一条又红又长的印记。

昨晚太累了莫西都没注意，现在他覆手上去摸了摸，低声问：“痛吗？”

“不痛，但是痒。”裴昊低头啄了一下他的额头，揉了揉他的发：“倒是你……身体还好吗？”

这不问还好，一问莫西就觉得全身经脉牵扯着骨髓，快散架了，**还有些涩。不是那种剧烈的痛，而是隐隐溜出来的酸涩，仿佛时不时就跳出来提醒他昨晚发生的事情。

“好就怪了……”莫西说话的嗓音比平时哑了，想是昨天哭了太久。

哭？

莫西猛地想起昨天在镜子面前被弄得哭哭啼啼的自己，羞耻得简直想钻到床底下去。

“那我给你揉揉？”裴昊伸手想去掐住莫西的腰，却被一把打开。

“别碰！”莫西急了，两个年轻气盛的少年赤身裸体地躺在一起，再摸来摸去，不发生点什么才怪。

裴昊讪讪地伸回手：“哦。”

莫西忍着腰上的酸痛撑床坐起来，摸过手机看了一眼，已经十点了。

早上的论坛错过了……

这次学校论坛来了很多国内国外的企业做宣讲，很多公司是来提升品牌影响力的，顺便招些人，莫西想随便转转看能不能遇到合适的岗位。

今天下午来的主要是亚洲公司，中国公司居多，他要作为学院代表上台提问题。

看看时间，勉强能在家里吃顿早中饭。

莫西忙不迭从被窝里爬出来换上衣服，去卫生间洗漱。

其实今儿天特别阴，灰沉沉的没什么阳光，裴昊却像是沐浴在樱花盛开的春天，开心得不得了，一边唱歌一边把鸡蛋煎糊了，自己还吃得津津有味。吃完饭他缠着莫西要去参加那个什么论坛，莫西觉得裴昊单独跟他在一起的时候越来越像个小孩子，又撒娇又撇嘴的，实在拗不过，只得答应了。

到了该出门的点，裴昊昨天湿透的衣服也烘干了，莫西换了一套深蓝色西装，如长亭玉立，举手投足间有些风度翩翩的意思。裴昊帮他稍微抹了点发蜡，露出饱满光洁的额头，头发定了型，看起来没那么蓬松。

一个字：帅！

裴昊越打量越喜欢，按着人又吻了一顿。

就这不到24小时的时间里，莫西已经被亲得有些麻木了，他推开裴昊，理了理袖口，面无表情道：“还走不走了？”

“走！”裴昊笑着答他。

论坛是在学校的一个大楼里举办，很多外校的学生也循声而来。到了亚洲场，只见几个零零星星的欧美学生，来参加的清一色是亚洲人。

也在意料之中，毕竟这些公司都开在亚洲，欧美人找工作也不会找到那边去。

场子没昨天那么热闹，但也只是到了不挤的程度，人还是很多的。

莫西刚到场地，就接了一个电话，是同院的同学打来的，说他今天发高烧，拜托莫西帮他顶一下，上台去随便问几个问题。莫西看了眼时间，同学那场是在他这场后一小时，来得及准备，所以就答应了。

等他结束自己这边，去查同学那场资料的时候，愣住了。

主题内容是“创业之路”，上面写着裴昊他爸公司的赫赫大名，莫西手一抖，歪头看向裴昊，有些顾虑：“你爸会来吗？”

“嗯？”裴昊挠了挠头，凑过去看了一眼，“不知道，要看他有没有时间。”

莫西瞅着资料上的主题，在心里叹了口气，祈求千万不要让他碰上裴易心。虽然人家不见得认识他，但是他昨天晚上才和他儿子……万分心虚好么！

这场是在一个大会议室里，前面有一个大屏幕，台上放着五个椅子，台下面坐的人越来越多，后来座位满了有的人就站在了走道里。

“今天我们有幸请到了几家国内优秀企业的CEO，来和我们谈谈他们在创业路上遇到过的艰辛，”女主持人拿起话筒，字正腔圆地报起了嘉宾名字，“下面我们有请梁宏建造公司的伍思……还有勤心科技的裴易心。”

场下响起一片哗哗的鼓掌声，只有莫西在听到裴易心这三个字的时候额头蓦地落了一滴汗，心突突地跳得停不下来。真是怕什么来什么，一个小时后他要上去和前男友亲爹面对面，最扯的是前男友现在还坐在他旁边。

莫西牢牢握了拳头，手心紧张得溢出了汗。忽然旁边一只温暖而有力量的手掌盖上了他紧握的拳头，裴昊低头贴紧他的耳朵沉声道：“放心，我爸不认识你。”

其实他撒谎了，裴易心不仅认识莫西，还叫人去查过他。

不过这是眼下最有用的安慰，虽然裴昊也拿不准他爹在想什么，但是他觉得裴易心不会不分场合地为难一个年轻人。

莫西听到这句话舒了一口气，松开拳头，把手抽回放在腿上，心里是踏实了许多。

台上的四个企业家对自己的创业事迹侃侃而谈，台下的莫西却有点坐如针毡，他只希望这场早点结束，那样他就可以回家睡个好觉。

当然，前提是旁边的人让他好好睡觉。

因为主办方找的翻译水平不够，一开口就惹得下面的观众笑声绵绵，再加上观众全是中国人，所以进行到一半主办方直接把翻译撤了，换了个中国人主持。

“我们还有一个环节，由我们的学生代表来和几个企业家谈谈，留学生对中国企业的期待和疑问，”新主持人面带微笑，“下面我们欢迎计算机学院的同学代表上台。”

主持人话音一落，场上又想起了一片掌声，裴昊拍了拍他的肩，莫西深吸一口气，从椅子上站起来，走向台上。

莫西走到中间，朝观众和台上的人鞠了个躬，拿起话筒：“大家好，我是计算机学院研二的学生，莫西。”

追光打在莫西身上，裴易心盯着他上下打量了一番，觉得有些面熟。当听到莫西这两个字的时候，确定了眼前这个就是裴昊的小情人，不禁皱了皱眉。

莫西收到了来自裴易心意味深长的注视，心有点慌，但是想起裴昊那句他不认识你，又强迫自己冷静下来。

“那莫西同学，刚刚我们几位优秀的CEO还简单介绍了一下公司招聘流程，你有什么想替留学生群体提出来的问题吗？”主持人问。

莫西拿着话筒，说了一个提前准备好的问题：“我们可能比较关心的是，像你们这样优秀的企业，对参加招聘学生的软实力有什么要求？”

“要和公司文化匹配……”

“要努力创新……”

前面两位老总的回答都很中规中矩，到了第三位梁总，画风突变。

“我希望大家都能脚踏实地，”这个问题可能问到梁总心坎上了，他拿着话筒，表情严肃，“现在很多年轻人，特别是海归，好高骛远，眼高手低，自己实力不够，还总是期待高工资高待遇……”

嗯，话说得难听了一点，但也没毛病，是有很多这样的留学生。

接下来情况就不大对了，梁总似乎对留学生群体有很大的意见，拿着话筒足足批判了五分钟，一会儿说留学生都是在国内成绩不好才出来的，一会儿又说留学生都是出来败钱混日子的。

这话一说，把那些靠自己打工或拿奖学金出国读书，还有那些经历过各种考试才能申请到心仪学校的留学生放在哪里？

台下嘘声一片，其他几位嘉宾面色也有些尴尬，主持人不得不出来救场：“刚刚梁总提到了一些反面的例子，但我相信大部分留学生都是很努力……”

“莫同学！”梁总打断了主持人的话，转头看向站在旁边不知所措的莫西，“我问一问，你毕业后期望的年薪是多少？”

忽然被CUE, 莫西怔了一下，缓缓回他：“十多万人民币？”

莫西不是随便乱说的，这是他以前在老东家的薪水。

“看！我就说吧，你们就是好高骛远，”梁总觉得自己抓住了台上人的小辫子，开始大批特批，“你们学校又不是常青藤，要求这么高……”

梁总就这么接着又说了一分钟，什么温室里的花朵、不吃苦耐劳都出来了，说得莫西有点懵，回他也不是，不回也不是。

台下的裴昊听得咬起了牙关，脸色铁青。台上其他三家公司都是国内有名的企业，只有这个梁总的公司他从来没听过，一看就是主办方请来凑数的，但是为什么要请这种既没情商也没智商的傻叉？跑到留学生主场来骂留学生？故意找爆点想要黑红一把？

莫西倒是没有太生气，只是觉得尴尬，正当他低着头考虑要不要回复的时候，坐在一旁看了好一会儿戏的裴易心开了口。

Chapter 57

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:01:21 +0000

Chapter 57#

The Storyteller (Part 9)#

A slight stinging pain came from Ye Sheng’s neck as Ning Weichen’s teeth cruelly bit through his skin.

His lips and teeth were cold, but his movements were gentle. The tip of his tongue licked the overflowing blood, gentle and ambiguous, as if it were a kiss.

The lake was calm and waveless, but Ye Sheng felt as if he were in the center of a vortex, his breathing catching, and his mind even feeling a sense of bewitched dizziness.

Chapter 57

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:00:38 +0000

Chapter 57#

Everything proceeded extremely smoothly. The very next day, Yao Shuwen went with Jin Yan to the police station to give her statement. Captain Wang’s mouth practically fell open at the time—what kind of thunderous, dog-blood melodrama is this? Even Zhi Yin magazine couldn’t come up with a plot like this. With a bit of editing, it could probably be sold to Sohu News for money!

Yao Shuwen carried herself with exceptional poise. Elegant in bearing and clear-spoken, she showed no fear at all when facing a room full of criminal investigators. Calmly, she said:

Chapter 57

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 04:54:37 +0000

Chapter 57#

Chapter 57: The World of Scumbags (1)

For high-ranking government officials like Gu Xinjun and Wei Chengbo, once a political development path was determined, the subsequent actions would inevitably be as swift as lightning.

In less than five days, when Gu Chenzhou reappeared in the capital’s circle, everyone knew through “gossip” that the Gu and Wei families had joined the Wang faction.

At this time, the people gathered around Gu Chenzhou were quietly changing again. First, it was Wang Boyuan’s nephew, Wang Rongze, who sat next to Gu Chenzhou several times, vaguely giving off the feeling of Gu Chenzhou and Wei Xiangjin before—of course, in reality, it was far from it; secondly, some second and third generations who relied on Wang Boyuan’s family also gathered over. In contrast, some who were inclined towards Yu Shuifeng naturally walked away. As for those who, like the previous Gu Xinjun, decided to remain neutral, their attitude was ambiguous, trying not to offend either side.

Chapter 57 - 1

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Chapter 57 - 1#

Jiang Jinming paced in the room.

At this moment, the dawn was breaking, and there was some movement outside. It was the palace servants who were busy. The weather was getting colder and colder. Although it had not snowed yet, it was enough to freeze people’s hands and feet.

The director’s face had two red patches from the cold.

Not long after, there were light footsteps outside the door, and someone knocked on the door.

Chapter 57 - 2

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:41:35 +0000

Chapter 57 - 2#

Even if Jingzhe didn’t cry, he would torture him until he did.

But the premise was for Rong Jiu. Now, seeing him crying like a mess and almost becoming dehydrated, Rong Jiu not only felt uncomfortable in his heart but also became a bit irritable, and his movements of wiping his face were a bit rough.

He regretted it a little.

He rarely had such emotions.

Chapter 57 - 3

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Chapter 57 - 3#

Originally, Rong Jiu wanted to teach Jingzhe himself, but Jingzhe remembered the wound on Rong Jiu’s body and refused him, slowly fumbling on his own.

Wuti had a very good temper. After Jingzhe fed it a lot of food, it carried Jingzhe around the horse farm without complaint.

This place was really vast, not inferior to the Shangyu Garden. In the huge field, there was only one person and one horse running—Rong Jiu was ordered by Jingzhe not to get on the horse secretly.

Chapter 58

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Chapter 58#

Chapter 58#

Lovesickness#

Palace lanterns cast a flickering light, filling the room.

The faint yellow light softened Yin Yuheng’s features, adding even more gentleness to his already mild-looking face. A chessboard was on the table, and the youth toyed with a chess piece in one hand, smiling as he listened to the person in front of him.

The young master of the Fox Tribe sat in his chair, dazed for a moment, his speech slowing down, “…That day, most of the rebels were dead or injured, and only a few survivors fled… His Majesty is currently purging the Demon Clan…”

Chapter 58

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 08:31:25 +0000

Chapter 58#

The Cross-dressing Wife#

“Miss, have you eaten?”

“Had a bit,” Lin Xiaodong said vaguely.

Perhaps because he had been too exhausted recently, combined with not eating well, Lin Xiaodong felt lightheaded from the moment he woke up, and his head felt dizzy.

He originally thought he just hadn’t fully woken up and would be fine after a while. He didn’t expect that after arriving at the mourning hall, before even a stick of incense had burned, his body began to sway.

Chapter 58

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 12:54:41 +0000

In the blink of an eye, Fu Weishan had been in custody for nearly two weeks.

Every morning in the secretarial office, the usual exchange had been replaced by: “So CEO Fu still can’t get out?”

The answer was always the same deflated refrain: “Not yet — the lawyers still haven’t heard anything.”

Fu Weishan had probably known, when he was taken away, roughly what he was facing — but had almost certainly not anticipated he’d be there this long. A gold-tier legal team was working hard to secure his release, but the tangle of relationships involved meant the process had been anything but smooth.

Chapter 58

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:09:20 +0000

Chapter 58#

World 2: I Want to Be a Fish in Your Pond#

Yun Siyu’s right hand was ruined, and with it, his career.

Capital abandoned him as quickly as possible. The rising star became a “nobody” in just a few short weeks.

Fortunately, D University expressed great concern and sympathy for his plight, promising to let him graduate smoothly. As long as he obtained his diploma, he could still work in interior design or advertising, even if he couldn’t paint.

Chapter 58

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:09:08 +0000

Chapter 58#

第58章番外 €€ 三十三

晚上两人在莫西家附近的餐馆买了点外卖，一家味道很正的越南粉店。吃完粉，莫西抱着大碗咕嘟咕嘟地把鲜美汤汁一扫而空，抬头时，嘴角还沾了点汤料。

“急什么？”裴昊好笑地看着他，拿拇指指腹擦了擦他的嘴角，“又没人跟你抢。”

“好喝！”莫西伸舌头舔了舔裴昊手指刚刚碰过的嘴角，还残余些汤汁的咸味。

“那你把我的也喝了吧，”裴昊把自己的碗推到莫西面前，“我饱了。”

“真的？”莫西半信半疑地端起碗，按裴昊以前的食量，可不止那么一点。

“嗯，”裴昊点头，耸肩道，“时差没倒过来，没胃口。”

也对，现在是国内的大清早。莫西又咕嘟咕嘟地喝下了裴昊那碗汤，喝完满足地揉着鼓起来的肚子半躺在椅子上感叹：“那你今天没有口福了。”

裴昊一愣，好像几年前某个闷热的午后，慵懒又放松的莫西也揉着肚子说过差不多的话，那时候他还是个看到食物眼里会放光、看到裴昊眼里会冒桃花的简单少年。

成年旧事浮上心头，裴昊眼里没来由地泛起柔柔的涟漪，他俯**，按住莫西的肩膀，舌头伸进他的口腔里搜刮了一番，退出来后自诩得意地扬起脸：“这样就有口福了。”

莫名其妙又被吻了一次，莫西怵在椅子上呆愣了会儿，回溯了最近这24小时发生的片段，感觉自己好像分裂成了两个人，其中一个成了角，跟着裴昊全情投入地演了一出怪诞不经的戏，另一个则站在高处冷静平淡地旁观了这场光怪陆离的表演。

“你怎么了？”裴昊亲完之后，见椅子上的人一点反应都没有，只好拿手在他眼前晃了晃。

“裴昊，”莫西突然凝着眉，表情严肃，“我有事想和你谈谈。”

说来也是讽刺，他和裴昊牵牵扯扯这么多年，到现在还没个定论。昨晚那么一睡，事情就更复杂了，有些话不说清楚他心里不踏实。

裴昊见莫西这副认真的模样，笑意逐渐收敛回来，他隐约知道莫西要谈什么，心里没有来由地涌起一阵不安感。

做好心理准备后，他也拖出一个椅子坐下，转身看向莫西：“你说。”

莫西并没有立刻开口，而是站起身，从冰箱里掏出几瓶啤酒，手一扣，滋滋的水泡冒上来，很快就充满了瓶颈。他递了一瓶给裴昊，自己手上拿了一瓶，然后碰了碰对面的瓶子，主动先喝了一口泡沫。

喝完莫西抹了抹嘴，盯着手里的瓶子，直截了当开了口：“你觉得我们现在是什么关系？”

该来的总会来，逃是逃不掉的。裴昊也没有单纯到以为做一场爱就可以力挽狂澜，让人回心转意。有些问题它始终在那里，并不会因为一场激烈的**或者几句漂亮的情话就消失不见。

“于我，你是爱人，” 裴昊晃了晃手上的酒瓶，刚从冰箱里拿出来还是冰的，喝一口下去丝丝凉意沁入骨髓，“但现在掌握主动权的人是你，你觉得我们是什么关系？”

又把问题抛回来了。

莫西抓了抓头发，有些烦躁，偶尔一两个瞬间他甚至希望裴昊说只是想随便玩玩，那他大可以收着真心，用裴昊想要的方式度过接下来几天，之后隔得十万八千里远的两人互不相欠，在忙碌的生活中慢慢忘却彼此。

可是裴昊认认真真地说把他当爱人。

爱人这两个字太重了，是沉甸甸的责任，是剪不断的牵连，也是把对方全心全意捧在手心的爱意。这两年来裴昊为他做了这么多，说不感动是假的，但在经历过那段低到尘埃里的感情后，莫西不知道自己是不是还能一头扎进裴昊怀里，不顾一切地去爱他。

想来是做不到了，至少现在不行。

一瓶酒已经下肚，莫西还沉默地凝望着手上的玻璃瓶，没有说话。空气一度有些让人窒息。裴昊越等越觉得无望，心沉了下来，只要莫西稍一扬头，就能看到他满眼的失落。

可惜莫西自始至终都没有抬头看他一眼。

许久，裴昊碰了碰莫西手上的瓶子，故作轻松道：“想不清楚就别想了，你可以把我当炮友、当备胎，都无所谓，反正我会一直站在你旁边，等你。”

“你跟别人在一起了，我等你分手，你要是结婚了，我等你离婚，如果……我是说如果，”话说到这里裴昊的声音有些抖，“你遇到了可以和你走一生的人……那我等你到下辈子。”

以前在他们两的感情里，患得患失的总是莫西，现在角色错位，裴昊也实实在在体验了一把这种心酸的滋味。

也好，风水轮流转，他应得的。

莫西皱着眉，心脏闷的难受，不知道是因为被裴昊这突如其来的表白打乱了方寸，还是因为那个曾经年少气盛的人竟在他面前把姿态放得那么低。

一辈子心高气傲的裴昊，刚刚竟然说愿意做他的备胎。

真是太好笑了。

莫西又开了一瓶啤酒一饮而尽，喝得太快还呛得咳嗽起来，裴昊忙过去帮他拍了拍背，夺过他手上的啤酒，劝慰道：“喝慢点。”

“你别管……”莫西啪地推开裴昊的手，因为酒精耳边已经爬上一串红晕，打了个酒嗝后，他又叩开了一个瓶盖，“我今天想喝酒。”

他很矛盾。

想放纵去爱，失望太久的灵魂却习惯了克制，

想遏止住情感，内里却总有什么东西要呼之欲出。

他现在急需点酒精，助他放大所有的感官，借他个胆做一些平时不敢做的决定。

裴昊在一旁忧心忡忡地看着，准备等他喝完这一瓶，就把人拖去洗澡睡觉。

哪知道喝到一半莫西又去旁边的柜子里翻出了一瓶白酒，打开盖子就对着嘴，一口下去喝了不少。

裴昊：“……”

火辣辣的液体滚入喉中，胃灼烧着，血液也跟着翻腾起来，莫西终于觉得头有些晕，达到了他想要的状态€€€€半醉半醒。

下一秒他扬起头，一双潮湿的眼睛扫在裴昊脸上，似笑非笑地牵起了对面人的指尖：“我确实还喜欢你……”

话音刚落，裴昊的眼睛骤然亮了起来。他以为又要被拒绝了，没想到莫西要说的是这个。

“但我不可能像以前那样无所顾忌的爱你了，我现在对你的信任最多最多……只到及格线，”说着莫西又晃了晃脑袋，“不对，连及格线都没到……”

“你想要一个，可能不怎么爱你，也不怎么信任你的爱人吗？”

莫西一直抓着啤酒瓶，手指冰凉，裴昊被触得一颤，随即反手穿过莫西的指缝，握住手掌，深深望了一眼喝得半醉的人，正色道：“只要是你，什么样的我都要。”

“你再想想……”莫西嘀咕着，另一只手拿起酒瓶又咕嘟咽了几口，“可能会对你不公平……”

“不用想了。”裴昊心中欢喜，夺过莫西手上的酒瓶放到桌子上，两只手架住腰把人抱起，低头吻了上去。

一阵连绵湿热的深吻后，他把人拦腰抱起，同时打翻了放在桌上还剩一半的酒瓶，酒水滴滴哒哒地顺着桌边落到地上。

不过这时候没人在意这个。

几秒之后，莫西被扔到床上，裴昊欺身压住他，杂乱无章的吻落下来，温暖的热气扑哧在双颊、脖颈、锁骨……

莫西微微眯着眼睛，又确认性地问了一次：“所以我们现在是爱人？不用百分之百真心那种？”

“嗯，”裴昊喘着粗气点点头，顿了顿，又补到，“我会用尽全力，但你随意。”

“哦，”莫西歪过头抿了抿嘴，“要是你累了随时可以分手。”

“不分！”

……

就这样吧，两个还互相喜欢的人，也不必再扭扭捏捏，说明心意，能在一起便在一起，若不能，就一拍两散。

躺在柔软的大床上，莫西恍惚中又忆起那个吃着西瓜的蝉鸣夏日和在球场上意气风发的青葱少年，即便场里场外人山人海，他还是一眼就抓住了裴昊的身影，不到三分钟便爱上。

为什么是裴昊？其实这个问题莫西后来思考过很久，最后找到的答案是，因为他就是莫西最喜欢的样子。

再来十次八次，他可能还是会爱上他。

如果可以选，他会宁愿自己那天没去过篮球场。可是既然碰到了，他也只能随着命运以一发不可收拾之势往前奔。

Chapter 58

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:01:21 +0000

Chapter 58#

The Storyteller (Part 10)#

Ye Sheng reacted very quickly. The moment the figure completely merged into the wall and disappeared, he took out his phone and took a picture of the front.

Click!

Search has a certain descriptive effect on people. The photo captured half of the golden-haired woman’s body before she disappeared—

Pale golden curly hair, abnormally white arms. She was very tall, barefoot, wearing an extremely flowing long white dress. The draped and pleated design didn’t look like modern clothing at all. There was also an exquisite and small silver decoration on the woman’s waist, which was a flower.

Chapter 58

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:00:38 +0000

Chapter 58#

That evening, the entertainment newspapers reported on the manslaughter case with the headline “Shi Xing Entertainment CEO Jiang Qin Accused of Murdering Former Major Shareholder! The Truth Revealed After Fourteen Years!” The bold black characters on the front page were extremely eye-catching.

The newspaper reporter had even miraculously obtained the confidential court records. Although only a part was made public, the twists and turns of the process and the bizarre plot could be glimpsed from just a few short paragraphs.

Chapter 58

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 04:54:37 +0000

Chapter 58#

Chapter 58: The World of Scumbags (2)

It was late at night and all was quiet.

The clock ticked to three o’clock in the morning. The streetlights were still glowing faintly. A cat darted out of a small alley. Occasionally, a car would speed by on the street. In the internet cafe, several night owls stared at the screen with red eyes, playing games with high spirits or excitement—the city had not yet fallen into a complete slumber, but most people had indeed fallen asleep.

Chapter 58 - 1

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Chapter 58 - 1#

Press Conference#

Because of the puppy, Mo Xuzhi stayed at Wang Zhifeng’s house for another day.

His previous phone had been damaged by snow water, and since he had been lying in the hospital afterward, there was no place to use a phone. After entering the base, he completely forgot about this matter. He only remembered it today when he was about to send messages to the researchers at the Institute of Technology, so he bought a new one.

Chapter 58 - 1

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:41:35 +0000

Chapter 58 - 1#

Helian Yuan was personally escorted back to Prince Jing’s Mansion by Chen Shaokang and the others.

The gatekeeper at the concierge, upon seeing the little commandery princess’s clothes, which had obviously been changed, immediately changed his expression.

When she went out in the morning, she was wearing a bright red dress, but when she came back, it had changed into a light green one, fit for a girl from a humble family. This was originally the color the little commandery princess hated the most.

Chapter 58 - 2

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 03:23:23 +0000

Chapter 58 - 2#

His guess was correct.

“Since you’re on holiday, just stay here for a few days.” Wang Zhifeng said, “I’ll cook, you just eat.”

He asked again: “What are we eating tonight?”

His attitude was very serious, so serious that it was impossible to refuse.

Mo Xuzhi sighed: “Anything is fine.”

Wang Zhifeng smiled.

After eating, the two of them went out.

Mo Xiaobao was very obedient, although he was clingy, but only when he just woke up would he always look for the owner, and then just give him a toy stained with the scent of Mo Xuzhi and the two of them, and he could play for an entire morning.

Chapter 58 - 2

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:41:35 +0000

Chapter 58 - 2#

He wrapped his big hand around the person and dragged him into his arms.

He still had to raise him a bit more, otherwise there was nowhere to bite. With only a few ounces of bones, what could he gnaw on?

…

Jingzhe’s return to the palace was as bizarre as his departure.

He closed his eyes and opened them again, and he was back in the Zhidian Si. He lay in his own room, looking at the familiar furnishings, a little dazed.

Chapter 58 - 3

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There was a gun visible at the waistband of the man in front of him. Against that, fists were not going to be very useful.

When in a position of weakness, Yan Zishu also knew how to write the wise adapt to circumstances.

As for who would be walking around illegally armed in this day and age — in his assessment, there was only one candidate: the old loyalists Fu Weishan’s mother had left behind.

Chapter 59

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:09:20 +0000

Chapter 59#

World 2: I Want to Be a Fish in Your Pond#

When his dream was only a step away from reality, Mu Feiyan didn’t hesitate or struggle in the slightest…

He gave it up.

When Qin Qing and the most precious things in the world were placed on opposite ends of the scale for him to choose, he would always choose Qin Qing.

He glanced at the staff member, walked slowly to a secluded corner, and stood beside a potted plant with lush foliage.

Chapter 59

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:09:08 +0000

Chapter 59#

第59章番外 €€ 三十四

莫西从来没想过会和裴昊谈上了异国恋。

裴昊喜欢给他打电话，两人忙的时候就在微信上简单说两句，周末开着视频各干各的事€€€€其实莫西没想这么黏糊，但是十三个小时的时差打不散裴昊的热情，他总能找到各种话题和莫西聊起来。

除了裴昊，还有莫姿会找他，有时候肖€€€€也会在手机里对他呀呀呓语。听说医闹那些人该赔钱的赔钱、该判刑的判刑，莫西也算放下了点心。

一大波期末考即将接踵而至，公司也到了年底最忙的时候，莫西又开始了昼夜伏出的生活。和以前不太一样的是，现在压力大了有个人可以聊聊天，裴昊会慢条斯理地帮他分析生活和工作上的事情，时不时给他寄一些解压大礼包€€€€礼物、玩具、零食……最近一次，大礼包里多了张去阿拉斯加的往返机票。

裴昊说圣诞要带他去阿拉斯加看极光。

出发那天正好是圣诞前夜，莫西穿上了最防寒的装备，出了机场走了没几分钟还是觉得冷，禁不住打了个寒颤。裴昊早已租好车在机场出口等他，见他哆哆嗦嗦的模样连忙摘下自己的围巾给他围上。

“零下二十多度，”裴昊抓过莫西冰冷的双手在手心捂了捂，哈了口气，“怎么穿这么少？”

“我没在零下二十多度的地方待过……”莫西撇撇嘴，他上学的城市最冷的时候零下十多度，这身装备足够，他以为不会差太多……

“没事，我半个行李箱里都是给你带的衣服，”裴昊刮了刮他的鼻子，指了指后车厢，“一会儿换上。”

“嗯。”莫西面上点头，心里却有些意外，以前出去玩总是他操心得比较多，没想到这次裴昊想得比他周到。

冬天的阿拉斯加是雪国圣地，无论是房屋、树木、还是公路都是白茫茫一片，连嘴里呼出来的水气遇冷都会变成白色，天与地相连的地方浑然一色，更是亮得晃眼。

山上的公路积了一层不薄不厚的雪，裴昊好不容易才把车开到他们住的地方€€€€半山腰处的一栋欧式小木屋，客厅的一半天花板连着大片窗户都是透明的，房主说运气好的时候，躺在沙发上一抬头就能看见极光。

莫西进屋转了一圈后就爱上了这里€€€€布置温馨，除了沙发几乎都是木质家具，设施一应俱全，能做饭能洗衣服，后院还有一个露天的小温泉。屋内暖气很足，他刚刚在车外冻得发红的耳尖没几分钟就热得发红，人躺在沙发上赖着不想出去了。

裴昊已有半个多月没见到他，想念得紧，搂过在沙发上的人亲了会儿才去行李箱里取出Switch，往桌上一扔：“不想出去就在屋里呆着，反正这几天也没什么餐馆开门。”说完自己开车去附近超市买回来一堆食材。

莫西觉得没有比在暖气房里一边玩游戏一边啃西瓜更美好的事情了€€€€是的，裴昊居然买回来一个西瓜。

“还挺甜。”莫西连着吃了六七块，直到肚子鼓起来。

“少吃点，”刚从厨房出来的裴昊点了点他的鼻尖，眉角含着笑意，“一会儿还要吃饭。”

“哦，已经来不及了，”莫西指着空掉的盘子，耸肩：“吃完了。”

裴昊：“……好吧”

屋外雪花纷飞，森林像是盖上了一层厚厚的白毯，延伸到没有尽头的前方，是无边的壮阔与静寂，屋内两人却玩得火热。

“你别朝我丢炸弹！”

“我有吗？”

“你有……啊€€€€又来！”

“哈哈哈哈……”

“你是故意的吧裴昊？！”

……

12月末的阿拉斯加白昼极短，不到下午四点太阳就几乎落下山头，零零星星的灯火在不同的山头陆续亮了起来。

吃完饭，裴昊拉着莫西去后院泡温泉。

温泉不是第一次泡，但在这种白雪皑皑、滴水成冰的山上泡露天温泉还是头一次€€€€而且只有他们两。

温泉旁的树枝上挂着细长透亮的冰条，莫西把脖子以下都埋在了温热的水里，不小心沾到水的发梢和眉梢很快就凝结出了白霜，裴昊抬手细细摩挲着他脸上银白色的地方，突然若有所思地喃喃道：“我们这样是不是也算一起走到了暮雪白头？”

说完自己也意识到这样的比喻有些投机取巧，于是低下头自知无趣地笑了笑。

莫西在温泉里找了块石头坐下，抬头观望广阔无垠的夜空，刚下完雪，云还没有完全散去，只有零碎几颗星星散落在天上，也并没有遇到极光。

不是一个完美的夜晚，但小木屋内昏黄的灯光照出来，温馨得恰到好处。

莫西靠在温泉里的石块上，水面氤氲的雾气在他泡得通红的脸上打下一层缥缈的晕影，映出清隽的面部线条。

裴昊在弥散的热气中低头吻住他，浓滑的香津交缠在唇齿之间。可能是因为温泉太热，也可能是因为旁边人吻得太入情，不过多久，莫西就觉得自己心跳加快，有点晕眩，裴昊舌头从他两瓣唇中抽出来时，还带起了一缕细长的水丝。

……

一阵激烈的纠缠后，莫西嫣红着脸大口喘气，呼吸变得困难，身子热得像是要烧起来，恨不能去雪地上打几个滚。裴昊把人打横抱起来回了屋，给他擦干净后，搂着他在客厅沙发上看剧。

莫西也不记得他是几点睡过去的了，醒来时已经在床上，身旁是还在睡梦中的人，裴昊半梦半醒，换了个姿势，小声呢喃了几句，把他搂得更紧，又沉沉睡去。

恍然间，莫西觉得时间又回到了他们同居的那一年，几乎每个早上都是这样的开始。

好像命运兜兜转转这么多年，最后他们又回到了原点。

据说在这座城市停留至少三晚，且每晚都在外面守候，那么看到极光的概率至少是90%。而他们不偏不倚就掉进了那可怜的10%，在这呆了四天，也守候了四个晚上，没有见到极光的半点影子。

最后一个晚上，裴昊开着车带他去国家公园的湖边，水面一片漆黑，前方的森林广阔无声。莫西沉溺在头顶的浩瀚星空中，夜风拂过，耀眼绚丽的银河横贯在广漠的天幕中，无限光彩。

这是他离星空最近的一次，仿佛伸手即可摘星辰。

原来裴昊说的要带他看星空，不只是说说而已。

莫西被大自然的浩淼多姿震住了，那头的裴昊却隐隐有一丝失落，他们已经等到了凌晨三点，极光仍旧没出现。要回去的时候，他把相机和三脚架收了回来，又去后车厢捣鼓了一阵，莫西以为他是去放相机。

过了几秒，莫西转身准备回车上，没想到裴昊突然走到他面前，单膝跪地，手上拿着一个戒指。

“小西，你愿意和我去领证吗？”

车头灯的强光打在裴昊背后，太刺眼，莫西看不清他的表情，只能从掷地有声的语气里推断出他说这句话时的郑重其事。

莫西原地愣住，诧异他突然玩起这套，手一时不知道该向前还是该往后，半晌，才犹豫着开了口：“我们……上个月才在一起……”

他对裴昊，即便深爱过，却还有这样那样的顾虑，时间不够长，他还没做好把自己完全交给面前人的准备。

“我知道，”裴昊深吸一口气，牢牢盯着眼前的人，“这是我的一个承诺，以后只要你想，我们随时都可以去领。”

莫西曾经在网上那个帖子里惋惜地说过他这辈子大概都领不到结婚证了，裴昊记得，所以想给他一个只属于他们两人的结婚小本本。

当然，领证只能在国外领，领了国内也不会承认，但这是裴昊对这段感情的一个态度€€€€你是我想携手一生的爱人，什么时候，只要你乐意，只要你想要，我都给你。

莫西陷入了沉思中，他和裴昊这一个月的进展太快，头脑有些乱。

地上的雪地很冷，裴昊也不知道跪了多久，后来裤子的膝盖处都湿透了，凉意刺进骨头里，莫西没开口，他也没想起来。

良久，裴昊跪着叹了口气：“本来想趁遇到极光的时候给你戒指的，想着你一开心可能就答应了，但我运气不好，上天也不帮我。”说完他自嘲地笑了笑。

听他这么一说，莫西终于从纷乱的思绪中抽回了点神，一低头，发现裴昊陷在雪地里的腿有些抖，他忙接过戒指放进裤兜里，把裴昊扶了起来。

莫西摸摸冻得通红的鼻头，轻声道：“不一定要有极光。”

裴昊感觉自己刚刚像坐了一个以几乎重力加速度垂直向下坠落的过山车，这一秒又忽地升到了最高峰，五味杂陈，但更多的是欣喜若狂。

“戒指先放我这，”莫西看向远处，又补了一句，“领证以后再说。”

车里的音乐正好放到了Cold Play的《Yellow》，舒缓的音乐在耳边缓缓响起：

Look at the stars

Chapter 59

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:01:21 +0000

Chapter 59#

Huaian University produces a promotional video every year, which has almost become a campus feature.

The promotional video is shown at the freshman ceremony and is eagerly reported by various media outlets. The script and actors are organized by students, with innovation and fun as the main focus, and they can act in anything.

The counselor was looking for him for the promotional video.

Ye Sheng refused without even thinking.

Chapter 59

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:00:38 +0000

Chapter 59#

Jiang Qin had known for a very long time that there were certain phrases that were taboo to Jin Yan—words that, once spoken, would lead to all kinds of irreparable consequences.

For example: “Have you put on weight lately?”

Jin Yan would immediately sprint to the gym and work out nonstop for three days and three nights. During that time, he would tearfully declare that he was being嫌弃, that his wife was about to cheat on him, sobbing while lifting dumbbells—until Jiang Qin personally went to the gym to drag him back home.

Chapter 59

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 04:54:37 +0000

Chapter 59#

Chapter 59: Spring Festival and Confrontation (1)

The homicide case at Tianxiang Mountain Villa was neither big nor small, just enough for Gu Chenzhou and He Hailou to play with.

As soon as the person was sent to prison in the early morning, Gu Chenzhou announced that he would investigate the matter to the end. He Hailou then used his power to fight directly with Gu Chenzhou, from the identity of the deceased to the motive for the murder, from the cause of death to the method of killing, and from the police in the detention center to the criminal police handling the case, and then to various evidence.

Chapter 59 - 1

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 03:23:23 +0000

Chapter 59 - 1#

Press Conference (2)#

The researchers on the side all looked over, and Wang Zhifeng coughed lightly.

“Oh, oh, the general manager is me.”

Mo Xuzhi wiped his face, his eyes still a bit blurry when looking at the audience. He said, “Sorry, I was thinking about something just now. Could you repeat your question?”

Although he had controlled his expression well, the blank look in his eyes still gave him away.

Chapter 59 - 1

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:41:35 +0000

Chapter 59 - 1#

Jingzhe refused to go out, and Zong Yuanxin couldn’t listen to the gossip, but he wanted to watch the show. After prescribing the medicine, he poked Shi Li’s waist with a brush and asked him to go out and inquire.

Shi Li: “…”

Why couldn’t he be treated as a stone?

Shi Li began to miss the days of being a secret guard, when no one could see him.

Chapter 59 - 2

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 03:23:23 +0000

Chapter 59 - 2#

In the rectangular screen, the young man with tired eyebrows had taken off his glasses and was tinkering with them in his hand, looking at the clock hanging on the wall from time to time.

The white lab coat suited him well, or rather, he seemed as if he were meant to be like this.

Below the stage were photographers and reporters holding cameras and microphones. There were many people, yet it wasn’t noisy at all.

Chapter 59 - 2

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:41:35 +0000

Chapter 59 - 2#

“Are you all right?”

The voices of the two rang out almost simultaneously, and Jingzhe almost couldn’t distinguish who asked first.

“I went to the Imperial Guards Office, just to get medicine,” Jingzhe replied to the first question first, “I’m fine, I happened to run into Commander Wei, and the matter has been resolved.”

Upon hearing that the people from the Office of Punishment had also gone to find Jiang Jinming, Jingzhe took a deep breath, handed the medicine packet to Gusheng, and went to the outside of the Manager’s door.

Chapter 59 - 3

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:41:35 +0000

Chapter 59 - 3#

This explanation sounded reasonable; otherwise, as a dignitary and Commander of the Imperial Guards, why would Wei Haidong go back to save Rong Jiu’s… friend?

Xie Zhefeng did not respond for a long while.

His gaze, which had been fixed on An Wuxue, seemed to shift away. He stood stiffly to one side, losing all sound.

A long, long time passed.

“You don’t like it,” his junior brother said. “I know now.”

Inexplicable!

Now that you know, leave quickly.

An Wuxue kept his gaze lowered, only able to see the hem of Xie Zhefeng’s robes.

Chapter 60

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 06:51:17 +0000

Chapter 60#

The Choice#

In the Demon Clan’s divine hall, Yin Yuheng lived a very comfortable life.

After that night, Lu Yan never came to see him again. It was as if Lu Yan was deliberately avoiding him, yet also very concerned about him. Every day, someone would deliver rare medicinal materials and spiritual treasures, and even the palace attendants were extremely respectful.

Yin Yuheng lived a very leisurely life, but the more leisurely he was, the more he felt something was wrong.

Chapter 60

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 08:31:25 +0000

Chapter 60#

The Cross-dressing Wife#

In the end, Gu Xingzhai yielded.

Before seeing it with his own eyes, in the past two days, what Yan Zishu imagined the most was the scene when Wen Biao came to negotiate with Fu Jinchi and the others. After much thought, lacking experience, he could only infinitely approach the scenes of “negotiations” in movies.

But for a few minutes each day, he also found it incredible. Could he really see Fu Jinchi again at such a time?

Chapter 60

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:09:20 +0000

Chapter 60#

World 2: I Want to Be a Fish in Your Pond#

The ambulance wailed as it left D University. Today was destined to be a restless night.

Just as he was about to go to bed, Mu Feiyan was called aside by the program staff and handed a phone.

“Your scandal is trending. We called you over to ask how you think it should be handled,” the staff member asked politely.

Chapter 60

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:09:08 +0000

Chapter 60#

第60章番外 €€ 三十五

In the end the love you take is equal to the love you make €€€€The Beatles

在回国的机场候机厅，裴昊发了一条朋友圈。两张图，一张是昨天晚上的星空，一张是和莫西十指相握的手。

没有文字，没有分组，没有遮掩，所有人可见。

陈栩是第一个刷到这条状态的人，他点进裴昊的主页，发现他的签名已经改成了：愿得一人心，白首不相离。

看到这句话，陈栩第一时间想到的就是医院里裴昊时时刻刻在意着的那个人，肯定是他没错了，裴昊眼里只有他。

虽然有些失落，陈栩却在心里安慰自己其实运气还不错，至少没有喜欢上一个直男。他默默从裴昊主页退出来，关上手机准备出去吃午饭。

午休时在公司茶水间玩手机的大白一眼就认出来那是莫西的手€€€€手背有一条又细又长的白色胎记。他旁观了这段将近八年的感情，合过分过，终于是走到了一起，不甚唏嘘。他也谈过十多个男朋友，至今还是孑然一人，在某种程度上他是羡慕莫西的。

有很多话想说，但都没有发出去，最后只是在那条状态下点了个赞，然后私信裴昊：以后一定要好好对他。

裴昊很快回他：一定。

没多久裴昊的朋友圈就炸了锅，有点赞的，有恭喜的，更多是问到底是谁的，熟一点的问是哪里的小伙子，一般熟的问是哪位美女，他全部都没回。

倒是蛋哥的微信很快跳了出来：是小西吗？

裴昊：嗯

蛋哥：卧槽，居然被你给追回来了！！小西真是瞎了眼……

裴昊：……

裴昊：滚

蛋哥：开玩笑的，祝你们永浴爱河永结同心情比金坚白头偕老早生贵子……

裴昊：……

一天后，裴昊在会议室里等傅冰开会，打开手机随便浏览了一眼，刚好看到宋婉琴在那条状态下的留言：妈妈希望你幸福。

傅冰推开门的时候，发现常年冷着脸的裴昊盯着手机，眼眶湿润，不禁疑惑地问了一句：“哎，这是怎么了？”

“没什么，”裴昊抹了抹眼角，关上手机，“风有些大。”

“哦……”傅冰瞅了一眼旁边紧闭的窗户，没揭穿他。

异国恋，光听这三个字就知道不容易，更何况他们之间隔了一整个太平洋。

裴昊隔一段时间就会想办法去美国看他，莫西也不是觉得见面太频繁，只是觉得他这样飞来飞去太累。有一次裴昊明明胃病犯了，还是坚持坐了十多个小时的飞机过来，一到家就疼得躺到了沙发上，莫西又急又气，却拿他没办法。

喂了药，熬了粥，一口口送进裴昊嘴里，见人渐渐好起来了，莫西没憋住还是发了一顿火：“你再这么不惜命我看我们还是暂时分开一下好了。”

他的本意是让裴昊多注意身体，不要为了他冒这种险，万一在飞机上有个三长两短怎么办，可是话一到裴昊耳朵里就只剩下后半句，变成了莫西想和他分开。

一句话哽在喉咙，不知道该怎么开口，裴昊霎时就红了眼。

莫西愣住，自觉刚刚说错了话，冷静了一下，抱住沙发上的人哄了会儿，裴昊才安心地睡了过去。

两个月后，莫西实习的那家公司给他发了转正offer，工资自然是比以前在国内的那份高出不少，几年前的他还是个恋爱脑，遇到这种事肯定会毫不犹豫把裴昊放在第一位，这次他考虑了很多，未来事业发展、亲情、还有爱情。

最后莫西决定回国发展，是很多方面权衡下来的结果€€€€他想看着肖€€€€长大，他想进一家游戏公司，他不想裴昊再这么辛苦地跑来跑去。

2019年的夏天，顶着六月艳阳，莫西拖着几个大箱子回到了X市，他和裴昊换了一个大点的房子，再次回归同居生活。

蛋哥约了几个以前的好朋友，给莫西接风洗尘。他私底下问裴昊要不要请付言，裴昊想了想还是觉得算了，怕莫西有想法。

那天裴昊在度假山庄里订了一套房，玩游戏的玩游戏，唱歌的唱歌。他和莫西在后厨随便做了几个小菜，蛋哥推门进去的时候，莫西在洗菜，裴昊一只手搂着他的腰，一只手往他嘴里喂葡萄。

“哎哟我去……”蛋哥赶紧捂住眼睛关上门，恨不能立马拉着女朋友逃离这散发着恋爱酸臭气息的现场。

都是多年老友，当年一起聚会时也带过家属，八年在弹指一挥间就匆匆溜去了，毕业工作，时过境迁，一圈看下来，竟然只有裴昊身边还是原来那个人。

不得不感叹命运的光怪离奇。

几个想跟莫西敬酒的，都被裴昊挡过去了，大家开玩笑揶揄裴昊越来越会护人了。

喝到兴致上了，有人开始细数裴昊在和莫西分手那几年做过的蠢事€€€€喝醉了在大街上喊莫西的名字，偷偷摸摸飞去美国惹得裴易心在公司年会上骂他……

裴昊也不恼，桌下面一只手牵着莫西，偶尔辩解几句，大部分时候都默认了。

莫西浅笑听着，没有太意外，毕竟裴昊当着他的面做过更疯狂的事。

饭吃到一半，有人发了朋友圈，被付言看到了。他把裴昊蛋哥当兄弟，心里多少有点不太舒服，但也明白这不是他该出现的场合，所以只是默默给裴昊发了条微信说恭喜。

后来莫西知道这事，大大方方的让裴昊叫人过来。

裴昊抹了一把额角溢出的汗，不知道他说的是正话还是反话。

莫西眉头一挑，也不避讳：“要是我还纠结你们以前的事，现在我们就不会坐在一起。”

当然最后付言也没来，倒是几个月后他老婆产下第一胎，关系好的都去探望了，莫西也和裴昊买了一些小孩的东西送了过去。

北城的路拆了又建，很多地地道道的大排档宵夜消失在拔地而起的高楼里，城市日新月异，没有人能跳脱时代的发展独善其身。

有一次莫西路过金宇原来开的那家私房菜馆，发现这家餐馆也在即将被拆迁的那条巷子里，据说金宇走后这家店被人盘下了，因为之前很火所以新店主没改名。木质的招牌已经落灰，上面刻着两个具有年代感的篆体字€€€€诗意。

莫西突然有些后知后觉，好像明白了当时金宇取这个店名的意思：诗意€€€€思意，思念程意。

然而他再也不能验证这个想法，因为金宇好像从世界上消失了一样，毫无音讯。有人说在西南小镇上遇到过他推着一个坐在轮椅上的漂亮男孩，男孩应该就是程意；也有人说他没有找到程意，一直在约定好的北欧小国等他。

当然这些都是传说，不知真假。

Chapter 60

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:01:21 +0000

Chapter 60#

The Storyteller (Part 12)#

“A mysterious person has appeared in our city.”

“He is the guardian deity of this city, judging all bad people on behalf of justice.”

“Those who are blind, spread rumors, pretend to be deaf and dumb, and resort to violence must all die!”

Boom!

In early September, a heavy rain fell in Huaicheng. When Ye Sheng woke up, the clothes hanging on the balcony had been blown to the ground. He picked them up and washed them again.

Chapter 60

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:00:38 +0000

Chapter 60#

After smashing the red wine, Jiang Qin left Jin Yan to awkwardly clean up the living room while he angrily went to sleep.

As a result, in the middle of the night, Jin Yan groped his way into bed, pinned him down, and ate him many times.

For a male animal like CEO Jin, who was in his prime, had a huge appetite, and had been starved for almost a year, the most unbearable thing was being given a bite and then suddenly having the food taken away. Jiang Qin understood this himself, so he didn’t kick Jin Yan out of bed immediately after waking up. However, when he groggily heard Jin Yan muttering, “I want to kiss here too…” he suddenly jolted awake: “What did you say?”

Chapter 60

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 04:54:37 +0000

Chapter 60#

Chapter 60: Spring Festival and Confrontation (2)

This leisurely New Year lasted until the seventh day of the first lunar month. Early on the morning of the eighth day, Wei Xiangjin got on the car back to the army ahead of schedule.

As soon as Wei Xiangjin left, Gu Chenzhou, who had been playing games and watching dramas with him, put away his leisurely lifestyle. He dug out the information about He Hailou that he had collected during their confrontations in the past few months, read it repeatedly, combined it with various messages, and broke it down bit by bit for analysis and research.

Chapter 60 - 1

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:41:35 +0000

Chapter 60 - 1#

“It’s delicious!”

Jingzhe’s eyes widened in surprise. The fish meat in his mouth was very tender, with a hint of spiciness, a very unique flavor.

“Mingyu, your cooking skills are much better than before.”

In Mingyu’s room, a small table was set up.

Jingzhe and Mingyu were hiding here. There were two dishes on the small table: one was the fish Jingzhe had just eaten, and the other looked delicious in color, aroma, and taste, which was the stir-fried pork.

Chapter 60 - 2

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:41:35 +0000

Chapter 60 - 2#

He suddenly said: “Lotus Leaf was poisoned by Nanny Ming.”

Jingzhe looked sharply at Lidong.

But Lidong didn’t even look at Jingzhe, speaking rapidly: “She killed Lotus Leaf because Lotus Leaf knew too many of her secrets. After that, Nanny Ming no longer let outsiders know about her doings, and every time she went out, she must go alone. But I followed her once, so I know who she was meeting.”

Chapter 60 - 3

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:41:35 +0000

Chapter 60 - 3#

How is this possible?

Consort Kang comes from a clan in the capital, so how could she be…

“Jingzhe, what are you doing?”

Jiang Jinming frowned with slight dissatisfaction.

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 05:33:54 +0000

Chapter 61#

The sky was already dark. The barrier formed by the light of the Chu Han Sword was like another layer of the night sky, revealing a more distant starry sky and flashing with a faint icy white glow, as if the Heavenly River were flowing through the mundane world.

The twenty-seventh city occupied a vast area, with countless streets and alleys. The long street running through it was like an endless dragon, with crowds surging within.

Chapter 61

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 06:16:05 +0000

Chapter 61#

Reality and Illusion#

Chaoge, State Preceptor’s Mansion.

Unwittingly, summer had arrived. The vegetation was lush and green, and the air was filled with the sounds of birds and insects. Li Guanghan was by the lake, selecting lotus seeds with a focused expression.

Cultivating lotus was not the work of a single day. The seeds planted this year might only sprout a few leaves by the next. Yin Yuheng had once meticulously tended to them for five years before achieving that pond full of emerald lotuses. Unfortunately, a single fire had eventually razed it all, leaving only withered branches and ruined leaves within half a day.

Chapter 61

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 08:31:25 +0000

Chapter 61#

The Cross-dressing Wife#

Before dinner in the evening, Lin Xiaodong specifically instructed the back kitchen to cook the remaining crabs he had brought back that day and serve them for dinner.

He was still pondering; he had flirted a bit too much earlier, and he estimated that Gu Xingzhai probably wouldn’t peel shells for him again today, and might even avoid him for the next few days. So should he peel them himself, or call a servant to help?

Chapter 61

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 03:23:23 +0000

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:44:59 +0000

Chapter 61#

Noise#

Chen Er woke to full daylight.

He sat up in a daze and found that he’d fallen asleep in the changing room. In the room where they’d brought him to change clothes, the night before. He’d slept the whole night there — since when did he sleep that soundly?

“Cough, cough.” He stepped down from the bed. His chest ached and itched at the same time, a deep unpleasant feeling, and he coughed hard several times. The back of his throat filled with the taste of blood.

Chapter 61

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:43:55 +0000

Chapter 61#

The rain began to fall again, first pattering on the deck. In an instant, it poured down like a torrential downpour, covering the line of sight like a curtain, stinging people’s eyes so they couldn’t open them. Between the sea and the sky, it was dark and dim, and the wind howled terrifyingly.

When the explosion occurred, the first shot actually missed.

Black Bear initially tried to aim at Fu Jinchi. Across a distance, his accuracy might not have been enough, but at this moment, he couldn’t care about how many people would be accidentally injured. He just wanted to drag one person down with him. But suddenly, a hand reached out from nowhere, grabbed his collar, and dragged him back.

Chapter 61

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:09:20 +0000

Chapter 61#

World 2: I Want to Be a Fish in Your Pond#

Mu Feiyan stood on the stage, brilliant and magnificent lights converging beam by beam above his head, surrounded by a surging purple sea of stars lit only for him.

The boundless radiance he wanted, the endless starlight he desired—right here, right now, he possessed it all.

But he resolutely announced his withdrawal, right when he was closest to his dream. He said it was fine to be a speck of dust, fine to become mud; he wanted to use all his lifeblood to nurture a flower.

Chapter 61

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:09:08 +0000

Chapter 61#

第61章最后，作者碎碎念

终于，完结了！

基本上是大团圆结局，我虽然中意狗血虐心，但是看不得BE。

想给很多老读者道个歉，这篇文首发长佩旧站，中途断更了两年半，导致我回来时很多读者都忘了前面的剧情，没让你们干净利落地一口气看完，很抱歉很抱歉（鞠躬.jpg）。

我之前说过，这篇文是在脑子一热的情况下开的，没有大纲，没有计划，想到哪里写到哪里，文笔比较稚嫩，到了后期我自己也发现了一些人物刻画上的硬伤。这不是一个很好的故事，古早狗血梗，每个角色都有这样那样的问题，主角的爱情更是千疮百孔，好几次我差点写不下去。

所以，谢谢你们能看完这篇番外比正文长的文，特别是那些从三年前就开始，一直追到现在的小天使们，没有你们的鼓励，我大概是写不完这篇文的。

不知道这篇文的读者们都多大，有没有谈恋爱。我想说的是，千万不要被文里的人物影响了三观，现实生活中遇到裴昊这种人就早点撤吧，你们值得更好的人，青春应该是美好而生动的，不要指望一个现在不爱你的人历经千帆后回来爱你。这样的人或许有，但是极少，不值得你用宝贵的时间去赌。

最初开这篇文的时候，我给自己定的目标是有十个读者能看完，现在无论在新站还是旧站都超过了这个数，收货了很多意料之外的喜欢，小破文能让你们笑一笑，哭一哭，就够了，我也算对自己付出的时间精力有个交代。

下篇文还在计划中，没想好是写秦子然，还是另外一篇强强架空文，无论写哪篇，大概率都不会这么狗血了，未来一两个月会开始更，想好了会在微博上通知大家~

忘了在哪里看过这句话了：心里有一个世界，但现实没有，所以就自己去创造了。这就是我写作的初衷。

最后，山高水远，我们有缘再见。

Chapter 61

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:01:21 +0000

Chapter 61#

The Storyteller (13)#

The Student Union exploded with chatter because of this news.

[I wonder if this genius junior is handsome?]

[I bet a pack of spicy strips, he’s definitely handsome! Otherwise, it would be a disservice to his awesome academic background and family background. A genius noble son must be good-looking, I said so.]

[Then will he be as handsome as Junior Ye Sheng?]

[…Good question.]

This question stumped the group of active seniors in the Student Union for a moment.

Chapter 61

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:00:38 +0000

Chapter 61#

Jiang Qin ate and drank well at Guan Feng’s house, gaining three pounds of flesh. He was extremely conflicted when looking in the mirror, feeling that the lines of his arms seemed to have blurred again. He wondered if he should sign up for outdoor rock climbing again.

The family of three had gone climbing years ago. Li Meng, that creature with a developed brain but weak limbs, cried and came down to eat cookies before climbing for five minutes. Jin Yan climbed halfway, complaining “this activity is so boring” while nimbly reaching the top using both hands and feet. As for Jiang Qin, just as he was about to reach the top, his foot slipped and he fell. He hung expressionlessly from the rope, swinging for a long time before being rescued by the staff.

Chapter 61 - 1

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:41:35 +0000

Chapter 61 - 1#

Did Concubine Kang want to rebel?

Not at all.

When a foreign tribe invades another country, it is aggression. How can it be considered rebellion?

Everything she did, in her eyes, had its own reasons.

So, when Qiu Lian said that something was strange outside, Concubine Kang still had a faint smile on her face.

She asked Qiu Lian to comb her hair.

Qiu Lian looked a bit frightened, but she still knelt behind Concubine Kang and skillfully put up her hair.

Chapter 61 - 1

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 04:54:37 +0000

Chapter 61 - 1#

Chapter 61: You Kill Me (1)

In late March, spring was in full bloom.

The conclusion of the homicide case that had been causing a stir for more than two months seemed to be a prelude to the temporary halt of the confrontation between Gu Chenzhou and He Hailou.

The third generation, who had spent the New Year peacefully at home, came out one after another. As usual, they called their friends to various entertainment venues to play exciting and trendy games—only Gu Chenzhou and He Hailou were not among this group of young masters. No one took the initiative to bring up this topic, but among everyone, this was obviously a tacit understanding:

Chapter 61 - 2

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:41:35 +0000

Chapter 61 - 2#

“…Concubine Kang is a spy?”

She grabbed the female official’s arm, momentarily increasing her strength and unconsciously scratching red marks on the official’s arm. The female official’s expression changed slightly, but she said nothing, quietly helping the Empress Dowager sit down.

After sitting down, the Empress Dowager let out a breath.

So, it was Concubine Kang.

The Empress Dowager wasn’t so foolish as to not notice someone digging a hole right under her nose.

Chapter 61 - 2

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 04:54:37 +0000

Chapter 61 - 2#

Wei Xiangjin was thoughtful: “Is this place really related to He Hailou?”

Gu Chenzhou thought of the matter in Qingxiang County—the plan and the result were also far apart. He said: “Who knows, everyone says He Hailou crossed the line and is involved in the underworld… but no one has found any evidence, right? This time, it’s mainly about you getting credit,” he thought about it and asked, “When will you act?”

Chapter 61 - 3

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:41:35 +0000

Chapter 61 - 3#

Zheng Hong knew who Huli was going to see.

On the way back, Huli finally talked about the news he had heard.

Huiping’s family didn’t lie to him; someone in the family was indeed getting married. But Huiping’s family also lied to him; marrying someone didn’t cost that much money.

Asking Huiping for a hundred taels was all to raise money.

Huiping’s elder brother caused trouble outside, resulting in an incident. The other party demanded an exorbitant price of one hundred and fifty taels to settle the matter.

Chapter 62

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 03:22:38 +0000

Chapter 62#

Chapter 62#

Liking#

“Lu Yan, what, have you really fallen for this substitute?”

The setting sun was like molten gold, slanting onto the terrace.

Li Guanghan’s words were piercing. Yin Yuheng endured a cough and raised his head, seeing the mocking curve of Li Guanghan’s lips and Lu Yan’s figure illuminated by the sunlight.

The Dark Feather Sword was the divine sword of the Demon Clan. The moment it was unsheathed, the sunset and evening glow were instantly plated with an even more brilliant golden-red. Lu Yan was enveloped in light, landing beside Yin Yuheng.

Chapter 62

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 08:31:25 +0000

Chapter 62#

The Cross-dressing Wife#

The day of the ball soon arrived.

In the evening, Lin Xiaodong used the [One-Click Dress-Up] skill to change into a Chinese red cheongsam suitable for attending a ball, paired with a pair of fine-heeled red high heels. The style was very modern, and the cheongsam was also decorated with lace edges and pearl buttons. Normally, a normal male should be very embarrassed to wear this kind of clothes, but perhaps these days of women’s clothing have made him accustomed to it. In short, Lin Xiaodong not only didn’t feel anything, but even thought it was quite good-looking.

Chapter 62

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 03:23:23 +0000

Chapter 62#

Let’s Go Home#

Shen Fang finished his sentence in one breath without even a tremble. Little Zhou behind him let out a small gasp, and the other teammates also looked excited.

The captain has grown up!

“Hello, I am Uncle, named…”

The teammates behind him pricked up their ears to listen carefully. However, at the critical moment, the clear male voice was covered by the sound of heavy objects being dragged.

Chapter 62

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 13:30:43 +0000

Chapter 62#

Outside the car, the wind and snow had somehow returned with a vengeance. Slanting snowflakes drifted down, covering the entire earth.

Under Qiao Nanqi’s despairing gaze, Zhao Rong pulled open the rear car door and stepped out anyway.

Qiao Nanqi immediately followed him out of the car, stepping forward quickly to stand in front of Zhao Rong, pleading in a low voice: “Don’t go, listen to me…”

Zhao Rong didn’t move. “I’ve finished listening to what you had to say.”

Chapter 62

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 06:00:05 +0000

Chapter 62#

While Lin Fengzhi was speaking, Yan Heqing had already thought of a new idea.

With Lu Muchi locked up in the Lu residence, his next plan lacked an opportunity.

Now that Lin Fengzhi was asking him to visit, it undoubtedly gave him the most legitimate reason.

But Yan Heqing was not in a hurry to agree to Lin Fengzhi.

He wanted to be “chased” by Lin Fengzhi to agree.

Chapter 62

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:44:59 +0000

Chapter 62#

The Brave Soul#

Lian Hai had only taken a few running steps before he registered that Xu Chenzhu was also present, and immediately downshifted — even the bounce went out of his green hair.

“Good morning, Mr. Xu.” He walked up to the two of them with his best behavior, thought for a long moment, and produced: “What lovely weather today. Are you out for a walk as well, Mr. Xu?”

Chapter 62

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:43:55 +0000

Chapter 62#

In fact, for the first month after Yan Zishu fell into the sea and went missing, Fu Jinchi kept his eyes open almost all night long.

He couldn’t say if it was insomnia, but as soon as he closed his eyes, it was all thick blood color. It seemed that he could still smell the overwhelming rust in his nasal cavity, which made him unable to bear it and crawl up after lying down for a while. Others said they smelled nothing.

Chapter 62

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:09:20 +0000

Chapter 62#

People were going everywhere. Gu Chenzhou and Wei Xiangjin picked a place with no people, walked to the bottom of the only building Gu Chenzhou had seen when he came in, and slowly walked up.

Wei Xiangjin didn’t really do much, just whispered to Gu Chenzhou. In this respect, his move to bring Gu Chenzhou tonight was wise—at least there was someone to chat with him to pass the time, right?

Chapter 62 - 1

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:41:35 +0000

Chapter 62 - 1#

What is he going to Qianming Palace for at this critical juncture? To see Emperor Jingyuan? Or to go crazy in front of Qianming Palace? His head is living well on his shoulders, and he doesn’t want it to fall off.

Jingzhe is not afraid of death.

But he certainly doesn’t want to seek death.

A few days ago, Qianming Palace looked like a tragedy. Otherwise, Mingyu wouldn’t have said that Jingzhe might as well go to Qianming Palace. Although it was a joke, it also showed how many vacancies there were in Qianming Palace.

Chapter 62 - 2

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:41:35 +0000

Chapter 62 - 2#

Jingzhe couldn’t understand, nor could he figure it out.

Even after leaving the Imperial Guard Office and separating from Rong Jiu, Jingzhe still felt that Rong Jiu’s words were completely baffling.

Is it good for Emperor Jingyuan to let the Empress Dowager cause him trouble?

Jingzhe scratched his head and looked at the sky in confusion.

“Are you crazy or am I crazy?” Jingzhe muttered softly, “Rong Jiu has really gone mad…”

Chapter 62 - 3

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:41:35 +0000

Chapter 62 - 3#

Jingzhe couldn’t see the expressions of the two people, but his heart jumped inexplicably.

This question was truly very subtle.

If they answered yes, then it meant they also thought the Empress Dowager’s purpose in living was to disgust Emperor Jingyuan. If they answered no, then it seemed to imply that Emperor Jingyuan’s actions were wrong.

This was a trap.

Fortunately, Wei Haidong’s deputies were not stupid people.

Chapter 63

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 03:22:38 +0000

Chapter 63#

Chapter Sixty-Three#

When they returned to the inn, both of them were inevitably soaked by the heavy rain.

The bowl lotus, however, was intact.

Xue Jingci was weak, and the rain in the mortal realm carried too much Yin energy. Fearing that wind-cold would enter his body and worsen his illness, Pei Huang hurriedly urged the waiter to bring hot water and told him to soak in it with added herbs.

Chapter 63

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 14:44:15 +0000

Chapter 63#

An Wuxue was tired.

He suddenly released his grip and lowered Chunhua. His gaze went distant.

He said: “All right. Speak.”

This should have been the greatest obstacle between them. Yet he had yielded far too easily, far too quickly — and Xie Zhefeng was left stunned.

“The wines and dishes the honored immortals ordered are ready.”

Someone stood at the door.

An Wuxue and Xie Zhefeng hadn’t ordered anything. The dishes were most likely ordered by Qiao Ting earlier.

Chapter 63

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 14:38:30 +0000

When Xia Yuantu first received Zhao Rong’s call, he thought Qiao Nanqi’s request for reconciliation had simply been rejected by Zhao Rong again. This childhood friend of his was sometimes quite normal and sometimes had an exceptionally bad temper; it wasn’t surprising for things to get a bit strained when he was agitated.

He went to Zhao Rong’s house with the intention of mediating.

However, when he reached the front of the house, he saw Qiao Nanqi leaning against the door from a distance. Flying snow continued to hit him and hang on his hair tips, but he didn’t move, head lowered, thinking about something unknown.

Chapter 63

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 06:00:05 +0000

Chapter 63#

The man had a slight, soft accent.

Yan Heqing spoke, his voice trembling almost imperceptibly, “I am. Who is this?”

“Great! Finally found you, Heqing.”

The man introduced himself.

He was Yan Heqing’s aunt’s husband.

He was coming to the capital for business and contacted the Rainbow Bridge Welfare Institute, which had adopted Yan Heqing back then. He didn’t expect they actually had Yan Heqing’s contact information.

“My flight is at 2 PM. You’re in college now, right? Where is your school? I’ll drop by to see you on my way.”

Chapter 63

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:44:59 +0000

Chapter 63#

Young People#

Secretary Liu was among the first to know about the boss’s new profile picture. One glance was all it took to work out who had taken it.

He opened the office gossip group. His colleagues, with no idea whatsoever, were still busy guessing.

“Hmph.” He put his phone away and looked toward the corner, where the little black cat was curled in its bed asleep. Some secrets were not for sharing.

Chapter 63

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:43:55 +0000

Chapter 63#

For people in Hong Kong, Shigu Island, which is far from the main island, is equivalent to a back garden for stealing a moment of leisure, and the scenery has always been impeccable.

In the morning, Yan Zishu went for a walk on the beach. A thin milky white mist rose on the sea surface, misty and fantastical, like a dream. The beach was also white, and the coastline on both sides extended infinitely to the left and right in silence. At this moment, not even a shadow could be seen, and at first glance, it was uninhabited.

Chapter 63

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:09:20 +0000

Chapter 63#

World 3: Everything You Snatch Is What I Don’t Want#

Five years later, a private jet slowly took off from a military airport in an African country. Inside the cabin, two distinct groups of people sat on the left and right sides.

One group wore camouflage uniforms, all with dark skin and tall, imposing figures. The tallest man among them was impatiently taking off his combat uniform, revealing a muscular body clad only in a black tank top.

Chapter 63

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:01:21 +0000

Chapter 63#

The Storyteller (15)#

Ye Sheng: “…”

Right now, apart from regret, he had no other thoughts.

Ye Sheng hated being the center of attention in a crowd. He despised any kind of gaze, any kind of scrutiny. He was used to being the weirdo isolated in a corner.

Being “unnoticed” in social situations gave him a sense of security, as if he were building walls around himself.

But Ning Weichen was his complete opposite.

Chapter 63

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:00:38 +0000

Chapter 63#

Jiang Qin’s nature is like this: when all the heavy responsibilities are on him, and everyone would be doomed without him, he can stand up and shoulder all the problems, calm, reliable, and resolute; but once Jin Yan appears, his deep-seated “housewife” instinct immediately kicks in, and he shamefully shrinks back.

Returning to the accounting firm is definitely out of the question—they wouldn’t dare hire him, a dignified major shareholder of the entertainment industry; he won’t go to Shi Xing Entertainment either—he has enjoyed enough of the fun of dragging department managers over for lectures, and now feels it’s better to be “the man behind the scenes.”

Chapter 63 - 1

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 03:23:23 +0000

Chapter 63 - 1#

Winning the Championship#

Wang Zhifeng was right.

Not long after he finished speaking, Mo Xuzhi’s phone rang.

Mo Xuzhi answered the phone expressionlessly.

In the phone was the polite and enthusiastic voice of a reporter.

“Hmm… mm, tomorrow morning is fine. The location?”

Mo Xuzhi looked up at Wang Zhifeng.

Wang Zhifeng said: “Xingdu Park.”

“Xingdu Park. I’m with Wang Zhifeng.”

“…Mm, goodbye.”

Mo Xuzhi hung up the phone.

Chapter 63 - 1

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:41:35 +0000

Chapter 63 - 1#

Jingzhe was so depressed that he was almost growing mushrooms.

When Mingyu found him, he couldn’t help but narrow his eyes, agreeing very much with what Huiping had just said.

“Jingzhe seems to be in a very complicated mood lately.”

Mingyu looked at him; it was more than just complicated.

It was practically depression.

The whole person was hiding in the corner, claiming to be reading a book, but he didn’t look like it. That appearance was clearly like a puppy dropping its head, carrying an indescribable tangle of emotions.

Chapter 63 - 1

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 04:54:37 +0000

Chapter 63 - 1#

Chapter 63: One Road, One Choice

Things were getting troublesome.

Wei Xiangjin couldn’t help but think so.

It wasn’t his first day in officialdom, so he could clearly see the direction things were going—he came out to find a mission that was almost guaranteed to succeed to gild his resume, but ended up messing it up… To put it mildly, he was guilty of serious oversight and blind command. To put it more seriously, he was suspected of letting criminal suspects go and colluding with bandits.

Chapter 63 - 2

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 03:23:23 +0000

Chapter 63 - 2#

Although the evening is the real final, the people below the stage have obviously become excited.

Mo Xuzhi found his seat. After sitting down, he glanced at his phone and found that Shen Fang had not sent him any more messages. He guessed that they should have already started training with the coach, so he didn’t send any more messages.

Learning from yesterday’s lesson, he didn’t wear a shirt and long pants again but changed into a casual, loose white T-shirt. Coupled with the fact that it rained yesterday, the weather today is not hot, and the whole person is a lot more comfortable.

Chapter 63 - 2

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:41:35 +0000

Chapter 63 - 2#

What Jing Zhe didn’t know was that these were specially ordered.

At the end of the day, as long as it was a small request from the Emperor, or that the servants of the Emperor felt it was suitable for their master, the Imperial Household Department would do it beautifully.

And even Zhu Erxi was specifically taking care of him.

Mingyu gave San Shun a look. San Shun knew that these two were going to discuss business, so he smiled and retreated.

Chapter 63 - 2

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 04:54:37 +0000

Chapter 63 - 2#

You are really something!

The first interrogation didn’t take much of Gu Chenzhou’s time, and the two policemen quickly finished their questions. Then they took Gu Chenzhou to the temporary detention room in the police station to be detained temporarily.

Sitting alone in the separate detention room, Gu Chenzhou leaned against the wall with his eyes closed, recalling the scene last night while considering He Hailou’s next steps.

Chapter 63 - 3

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:41:35 +0000

Chapter 63 - 3#

Jing Zhe looked at Rong Jiu blankly, feeling a bit confused.

Shen Yu won’t live long?

What does this mean?

Could it be that Rong Jiu wants to kill him?

Just as he was thinking wildly, Rong Jiu suddenly pulled his hand: “Follow me.”

Jing Zhe staggered and was dragged away by Rong Jiu.

“Where are we going?” Jing Zhe asked.

“Qianming Palace.” Rong Jiu said without looking back.

Chapter 64

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 03:22:38 +0000

Chapter 64#

Chapter 64#

Apology#

Yin Yuheng’s complexion was very poor.

This kind of pale and haggard look, in Xue Ciling’s eyes, was proof of Yin Yuheng’s suffering. He couldn’t imagine how much torment Yin Yuheng had endured among the Demon Tribe.

How was Lu Yan treating Yuheng… Lu Yan was cruel and tyrannical, having recently purged the entire Demon Tribe; if he treated his own kin this way, how could Yin Yuheng fare well in his hands?

Chapter 64

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 08:31:25 +0000

Chapter 64#

The Cross-dressing Wife#

Lin Xiaodong stared at the basket of steaming meat buns pushed over by Gu Xingzhai, drifting slowly toward him. His eyes went a bit blank.

What was he supposed to do with meat buns?

If he stuffed these into his chest, not only would the oil seep through, but the fragrance would drift for miles. He’d be the center of attention wherever he went. Lin Xiaodong could already imagine the confused looks on everyone’s faces—Why do you smell like meat buns?

Chapter 64

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 13:30:43 +0000

The monastery Zeng Peirong mentioned was the St. John’s Monastery standing halfway up the mountain, which has a history of more than a hundred years.

Hong Kong has many mountains, and many buildings are built against the mountains like this, magnificent enough. The only fly in the ointment is that climbing up is extremely physically demanding. The sanatorium where Yan Zishu lived was at the foot of the mountain, separated by a distance. He walked slowly up the small path.

Chapter 64

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:09:20 +0000

Chapter 64#

World 3: Everything You Snatch Is What I Don’t Want#

Qin Qing returned the jade slip containing the script to 996.

996 read the script again, its big flat face wrinkling into a bun.

In the last world, the intellectual brain prompted that the mission was perfectly accomplished, and from then on, it had believed in Qin Qing.

It believed that the fate of the Son of Destiny had been tampered with, and also believed that all marriage lines were wrong. That so-called destined person was simply a shameless thief!

Chapter 64

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:01:21 +0000

Chapter 64#

The People in the Story (1)#

After sitting at the welcome booth all day, Ye Sheng was a little thirsty. He opened a bottle of mineral water and took a long drink. Wiping the water from the corner of his mouth, he looked at the wall of the old gymnasium with a cold, deep gaze.

The abandoned building, which had been deserted for many years, now stood in the moonlight like a large shadow.

Chapter 64

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:00:38 +0000

Chapter 64#

As soon as Fang Yuan fell ill, Jiang Qin immediately became restless.

For someone like Jiang Qin, who had superior conditions in his youth, a smooth family life in adulthood, and never actively made things difficult for others, although he could be ruthless to Fang Yuan at critical moments, he would still feel a subtle regret afterwards.

When he was still in the detention center, he had asked his lawyer and was relieved to hear that Fang Yuan had been transferred back to City S without receiving any administrative punishment. Afterwards, he also inquired through Guan Feng and heard that Fang Yuan had been under investigation for a period of time, but the Fang family had deep roots in the Public Security Department and was not overly embarrassed.

Chapter 64 - 1

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 03:23:23 +0000

Chapter 64 - 1#

Sent by Uncle#

He didn’t know when he had left.

The people around were still there, all cheering, but that specific spot was empty, exceptionally conspicuous.

The moment he and his teammates held up the trophy, the entire venue erupted.

Shen Fang was smiling, but his movements were stiff. When his teammate handed him the trophy, he took it and didn’t move.

The heavy trophy in his hand had a lot of weight and a strong presence, but Shen Fang found it hard to truly smile.

Chapter 64 - 1

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:41:35 +0000

Chapter 64 - 1#

Jingzhe pressed Rong Jiu to the side. Since he was already here, even if he tried to chase him away, he wouldn’t listen. But the work still had to be done; he couldn’t just drag it out until someone came looking.

Rong Jiu suggested that he could have someone else do it.

Jingzhe suggested he shouldn’t make suggestions.

Jingzhe: “I’m being paid for this job, so I should do what I’m supposed to do. If I push it onto others, then others will have an extra task for no reason.”

Chapter 64 - 1

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 04:54:37 +0000

Perhaps it was late at night.

The lights in the corridor suddenly went out.

The surrounding noise suddenly grew louder, then gradually quieted down under the scolding of the incoming police officers.

Gu Chenzhou maintained the same posture, neither speaking nor moving.

The sound of footsteps coming and going, the voices rising again, and the voices lowering again.

The surrounding lights went out one by one, the light turning from bright to dim, and then from dim to nothing.

Chapter 64 - 3

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:41:35 +0000

Chapter 64 - 3#

“Why are you suddenly so cold to me? Did the Prince say something to you?”

Huang Fu couldn’t understand.

He encountered many troubles along the way, all solved by Ah Xing, so he naturally trusted him and unconsciously relied on him. Now suddenly rejected by Ah Xing, how could he be willing?

“I taught you before, firstly because of the Prince’s order, and secondly because I felt guilty.” Ah Xing said coldly, “But if you are just a hopeless Adou, why waste my efforts?”

Chapter 65

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 03:22:38 +0000

Chapter 65#

Chapter Sixty-Five#

Xue Jingci quickly came back to his senses, looked at Lin Su and asked: “What on earth is going on?”

Lin Su sighed and said: “At first, no one thought that there would be other people’s statues hidden inside the divine statue. It was the continuous rainfall that triggered mountain floods and accidentally destroyed a temple with flourishing incense that someone reported it to the imperial court.”

Chapter 65

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 14:44:15 +0000

Chapter 65#

Early the next morning.

An Wuxue slowly sat up and casually withdrew the barrier he had set before sleep.

He looked down at the silk quilt on his body, his gaze distant for a long moment, before he realized he had woken.

Had he dreamed last night?

It seemed not. He had been too exhausted last night…

“Wuwu…”

The sound came from outside the door.

Just waking, his mind still adrift, An Wuxue heard Kunkun calling and rose, using a technique to cleanse himself of dust before pulling on his outer robe and hurrying to open the door.

Chapter 65

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 14:38:30 +0000

Chapter 65#

Gears of Fate 07#

The bed in the dormitory was not spacious, but Yu Feichen’s adolescent body was not fully grown, and Anfield was even more slender; the two people and one rabbit were barely sufficient.

When he woke up, he had already forgotten what dreams he had had, only remembering fragmented content and chaotic, intense emotions. When his consciousness returned, Anfield was still sleeping against his chest, his blonde hair scattered on his shoulders, rising and falling with his shallow breathing. At some point, his right hand had firmly gripped Anfield’s left arm, looking like it had been for a long time; the pale skin was pressed into a bruised red area.

Chapter 65

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 06:16:05 +0000

Chapter 65#

Departure#

Yin Yuheng was stunned for a moment before he realized what Xue Ciling meant. For a while, he was actually speechless.

Quite confident, having imagined a grand drama of love and hatred for himself. Yin Yuheng curled his lips: “You’re overthinking it.”

Xue Ciling said: “Overthinking? Fine, let’s say I’m overthinking… Yuheng, come with me, okay? I did many things wrong in the past, give me a chance to make amends…”

Chapter 65

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 08:31:25 +0000

Chapter 65#

The Cross-dressing Wife#

The moment he entered the door, Gu Xingzhai instinctively caught Lin Xiaodong, who came throwing himself at him.

But he regretted it the next second.

Hearing the series of gasps from the courtyard behind him, Gu Xingzhai expressionlessly dragged the young man by the wrist into the study, turned around, and slammed the door shut.

He believed that in less than two days, every man, woman, old, and young in town would know that his former “lover” had traveled a thousand miles for love, and finally, the lovers were united… my ass.

Chapter 65

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 13:30:43 +0000

The Great Lord of Namek, Guan X (accompanied by the internationally renowned director Duan XX), frantically forced Li Meng to provide amusement, and then expressed the following opinions respectively:

“How unfortunate, Jiang Meng! From now on, you’ve changed from the rightful little crown prince to a burden brought by the queen’s remarriage! What will you do if Jin Yan doesn’t want you anymore!”

Chapter 65 - 1

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Chapter 65 - 1#

On a cold winter day, when there was nothing to do, one should have nestled indoors, hiding from the chilly wind outside. However, there was a commotion in the Palace Maintenance Office.

Jingzhe stood outside the door with a bitter face, watching boxes of things being moved out of the room.

There was no other reason than Jingzhe’s belongings finally couldn’t fit into his living quarters.

Chapter 65 - 1

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Chapter 65 - 1#

Chapter 65: Falling Apart

Following that, from Beijing to the border, there was a tremor of moderate magnitude.

Wei Xiangjin’s matter was not over. Gu Chenzhou gave this statement, which, although clearing himself, was equivalent to personally putting Wei Xiangjin on the fire to roast.

The Wei family naturally could not let their only heir be destroyed here. Wei Chengbo coordinated with various parties on the one hand and pressured the system reviewing Wei Xiangjin on the other. At the same time, he also used his power to track down the drug lord informant who was on the run at the border. For a time, the waters of the entire border were muddied.

Chapter 65 - 2

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Chapter 65 - 2#

“Do you know who is behind Xin Sheng?” he said faintly.

A few days ago, Jiang Jinming had already received the news, but he kept it to himself and didn’t say anything.

Jingzhe was silent for a moment: “Someone from Yongning Palace?”

Consort Kang was no longer Consort Kang, but when mentioning Yongning Palace, the first person that came to mind was still her.

Jiang Jinming sighed: “Indeed.”

Chapter 65 - 2

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Chapter 65 - 2#

This remark hit exactly on the policy Wang Boyuan was currently implementing.

Wang Boyuan’s expression relaxed a little: “About accumulating strength…”

“Now is a good opportunity.” Gu Xinjun said, which could be considered an implicit statement, “I think the position we are striving for is very important.”

That position, of course, referred to the position of the Mayor of Beijing.

Wang Boyuan’s expression remained unchanged. After exchanging a few more words with Gu Xinjun, Gu Xinjun stood up to leave. He tried to keep him for a while, but didn’t succeed, so he saw him out. When he sat back on the sofa, he slowly pondered over what had just happened.

Chapter 65 - 3

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Chapter 65 - 3#

It seemed that this wine was truly a good thing.

Over there, Jingzhe was already lying on the bed, having tidied everything up, and called Rong Jiu over.

The man came over, holding a bowl of clear water in his hand.

“Go rinse your mouth.”

Jingzhe blinked, held it, and went to the side to rinse his mouth.

The faint smell of alcohol was washed away a bit. Jingzhe breathed into his palm. Was Rong Jiu disgusted with him?

Chapter 66

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Chapter 66#

Chapter 66#

The Scheme#

The water pavilion held a zither on its stand, incense burning in a crane-and-cloud burner in the corner.

Zither and sword. He really committed to the aesthetic.

“Please, sit.” Master Xuan gestured Chao Musheng to the Eight Immortals table, on which an unfinished go game was laid out.

“I have no fine tea to offer — this is honeysuckle I gathered on the mountain myself. Appropriate for the season.” He carried a string of sandalwood beads in one hand and poured with the other. “What brings young sir to consult me — matters of the heart, or matters of ambition?”

Chapter 66

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Chapter 66#

Occasionally, people passed by on the flat seaside main road. A young couple rode a tandem bicycle rented from the ferry pier for a joyride. When passing the bench, they turned their heads curiously to glance at them, perhaps thinking they were an open same-sex couple.

“I should be the one asking you, Fu Jinchi, what exactly do you want to do? Do you still want to sleep with me? Sorry, your timing is wrong; we can’t do it for now. Whatever adult games you want to play, we can’t play them either. It would be faster for you to find someone new.”

Chapter 66

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:09:20 +0000

Chapter 66#

World 3: Everything You Snatch Is What I Don’t Want#

“This is bad, the protagonist bottom is testing you! If he knows you want to snatch Top 1, he will definitely use the most vicious tricks against you!”

996, squatting at Qin Qing’s feet, said nervously.

However, Qin Qing heard nothing.

At this moment, he was opening his intellectual brain and talking to a colleague on the other end of the signal. His head was lowered, his eyelashes trembled nervously, his brows were furrowed, his thin lips were pale, and his face was full of unconcealable anxiety.

Chapter 66

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:01:21 +0000

Chapter 66#

The People in the Story (Part 3)#

Xia Wenshi said, “I studied at Huai’an University for four years and only went to the old gymnasium for the opening and graduation ceremonies. It’s closed year-round, and students are forbidden from entering alone. I heard that a two-story basement was designed when it was built, but I don’t know if it was ever completed. I still haven’t figured out its full layout.”

Chapter 66

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Chapter 66#

Li Meng got off the plane, hailed a taxi, and went straight to his grandparents’ house. Father Jiang and Mother Jiang were so happy to see their golden grandson that their mouths were crooked from smiling. They kept giving him candy, and Father Jiang even took him around to visit neighbors, wishing he could announce Li Meng’s glorious deed of being the runner-up in the Huashuo Cup to the whole world.

Chapter 66

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Chapter 66#

He Hailou smiled and said, “I’d like to invite Young Master Gu out. Is Young Master Gu free?” He deliberately spoke in a casual yet meaningful tone, certain that Gu Chenzhou would not be able to swallow his pride after hearing his words.

Sure enough, the voice on the other end of the phone said, “Why not? How about 8 PM on April 10th?”

He Hailou said, “Of course, everything is up to Young Master Gu. What about the location?”

Chapter 66 - 1

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:41:35 +0000

Chapter 66 - 1#

Continuous blizzards had submerged the entire Imperial City in pure white. Various relief institutions like the Beitian Court, Juyang Court, and the Civilian Pharmacy had all made ample preparations under the court’s orders.

If this continued, the common people would surely suffer.

The guards responsible for city defense strengthened their patrols, inspecting houses throughout the capital and urging the clearing of accumulated snow to prevent houses from collapsing. Thanks to such measures, the situation had not yet spiraled out of control.

Chapter 66 - 1

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 04:54:37 +0000

Chapter 66 - 1#

Chapter 66: I Kill Him

The order for Wei Chengbo’s official transfer to the local military region came down very quickly.

Regarding the drug lord informant case that Wei Xiangjin messed up, because of Wei Chengbo’s proactive withdrawal, the termites from the administrative side who were trying to bite a piece of meat off the elephant all quieted down, and the matter was left unsettled. However, having just come out of investigation, it was naturally impossible for him to return immediately—even if he wanted to, his body couldn’t take it. Wei Xiangjin didn’t need to worry about this point. He hadn’t even stayed a single night after returning home with Wei Chengbo when Wei Xiangjin’s superior in the army proactively visited the Wei family home. He didn’t mention a word about the investigation, only instructing Wei Xiangjin to rest well and return to the team as soon as his body recovered.

Chapter 66 - 2

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Chapter 66 - 2#

Shen Zikun did not regret helping along the way.

But Emperor Jingyuan sitting on the throne, was he merely acting willfully? Many times, Shen Zikun even felt that what he disregarded was not just other people’s lives.

He didn’t even care about his own life.

Shen Zikun was afraid that one day, Emperor Jingyuan would treat himself as an interesting bargaining chip and eventually play himself to death.

Chapter 66 - 3

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Chapter 66 - 3#

Jingzhe thought.

Everyone was bustling with activity, only Jingzhe remained unmoved as a mountain, steady as an old ox.

Jiang Jinming definitely couldn’t stand it.

Jingzhe grabbed Shi’en and shook him: “Stop watching the fun, the Manager means for me to try too.”

Shi’en’s eyes lit up immediately, “Wonderful, why didn’t I think of that!”

He immediately counted on his fingers for Jingzhe.

“I remember the Palm Print likes to eat fish. Don’t you have a good relationship with the Imperial Kitchen? How about this, you go find Mingyu, ask him to find some connections for you, get a few good fish over…”

Chapter 67

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 03:22:38 +0000

Chapter 67#

Chapter Sixty-Seven#

Xue Jingci never expected that to avoid being manipulated by Xiao Xun, Pei Huang would actually break the bones and tendons in his right hand at the last moment.

This man’s actions were equally crazy, yet different from others.

Xiao Xun’s divine sense was powerful, so he naturally heard what Pei Huang said. Seeing his right hand resting limply in Xue Jingci’s palm, he instantly understood what the man had done.

Chapter 67

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 09:22:30 +0000

Chapter 67#

Gears of Fate 09#

With each person equipped with an empty bucket as a buffer, even a misplaced stone could be recovered. Under such layered safeguards, if something went wrong again, it would be a waste product slipped through without anyone noticing—the person at fault wouldn’t even know. What one didn’t know wouldn’t cause panic.

Chapter 67#

The Cross-dressing Wife#

The once backing-powerful and overbearing Housekeeper Zhao had actually been severely dealt with by the Young Master Gu who returned from outside!

This news spread throughout the entire Qingxie Town as if it had wings.

In every street and alley, people could be heard discussing the events of that day. Those who were present spoke with great enthusiasm and eloquence; those who were not present heard rumors and added their own details. In short, everyone praised Young Master Gu for being young, promising, and capable, while the existence of Miss Lin and her “brother” was coincidentally ignored.

Chapter 67

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 06:00:05 +0000

Chapter 67#

Yan Heqing finished feeding Xu Qiaoyin the porridge, chatted with her for a few more sentences, and then left.

When he went down to the first floor, Lu Muchi stopped him, “It’s ten o’clock, stay here tonight.”

Yan Heqing glanced at him.

It was a plain glance, but Lu Muchi couldn’t help but think of the past.

He did see that it was late today and asked Yan Heqing to stay overnight. Yan Heqing didn’t say a word, but he felt guilty himself and immediately explained, “No other meaning, you can rest assured.”

Chapter 67

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:44:59 +0000

Chapter 67#

Lively Times#

Chapter 67 - 1

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Chapter 67 - 1#

In the wind and snow, Jingzhe subconsciously looked into the distance.

He had been talking to Liao Jiang, and his sudden stop startled Liao Jiang.

“What is it? Did you see someone?”

Liao Jiang looked over strangely, but didn’t see a single trace of anyone.

“…Nothing.”

Just in that instant, he suddenly felt like someone was staring at him.

Jingzhe hesitated… it must have been his illusion.

Chapter 67 - 1

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 04:54:37 +0000

Chapter 67 - 1#

Chapter 67: All Schemes Exhausted

For several days in a row, due to the third large-scale protest, the high-level officials in Beijing attached great importance to it. The news at 12 noon even followed up with reports, such as the suspension of all transportation facilities such as airplanes and railways in the Suilin area, the local armed police corps taking to the streets to quell the protest, and the police and relevant departments helping the wounded and comforting the people…

Chapter 67 - 2

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Chapter 67 - 2#

Jingzhe shook his head: “Liu Fu doesn’t have such patience.”

Huiping also thought so.

Liu Fu’s style of doing things was vigorous and resolute, wishing everyone knew how powerful he was. He wouldn’t engage in such sneaky things.

…Maybe it was really because he hadn’t slept well recently, causing neurasthenia?

Jingzhe patted his cheek.

“Maybe I’ve been sleeping too much.”

He yawned. He really wanted to sleep.

Chapter 67 - 2

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Chapter 67 - 2#

On Secretary Fang’s side, he certainly didn’t have the guts to say no, otherwise Premier He could just move his hand and he wouldn’t be able to continue working. As for Director Chen, his immediate superior secretly hated: He also climbed the ladder of Gu Xinjun and Wei Chengbo! In his position, maybe he will have to vacate it for him to sit in soon!

“Xiao Chen,” thinking so, the immediate superior still coughed and said pleasantly: “You heard Secretary Fang’s call just now. You should know what to do about that person’s matter, right?”

Chapter 67 - 3

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:41:35 +0000

Chapter 67 - 3#

The wind and snow outside the window were getting heavier, as if to freeze the whole world.

Emperor Jingyuan stood in front of the window, his figure appearing particularly lonely.

He recalled the past, those unbearable memories surged into his heart like a tide.

“Shen Zikun…”

He whispered the name, a trace of complexity flashing in his eyes.

这原是江掌司负责的，不过还没处理完，人就已经拍拍屁股离开，得亏廖江也有经手，又知道个大概，惊蛰这才不至于一片空白无所知。

方勇看起来三十出头的年岁，与惊蛰交谈时笑呵呵，并不为难他。

“没想到，新的掌司居然这么年轻，果真是后浪推前浪，年少有为呀。”

方勇在说完正事后，笑着与惊蛰说。

惊蛰笑了笑：“这多亏掌印赏识。”

方勇：“不过惊蛰掌司，原名就是如此吗？”

惊蛰微愣，片刻后摇了摇头。

如方勇，姜金明，他们原先在宫里肯定不叫这个，都是被宫里的管事取个容易称呼的名字。有的，会跟到他们后来，也有的，会随着他们更换主子，被随便换了个新的。

在宫里，想要留着一个名字从头到尾，本也是不容易。

不过，要是爬上了方勇这样的地位，想要换回自己原来的名姓，那还是容易许多。

他们也是在这个时候，才能真正拿回自己的姓名。

方勇这是在提醒惊蛰呢。

惊蛰：“我家，已是剩我一人。换与不换，也没有差别。”

方勇沉默了会，笑着说道：“倒是我勾起掌司的伤心事了。”

惊蛰笑道：“过去多年，不必放在心上。”

他们又聊了些日后来往的事，方勇这才起身告辞。惊蛰将他亲自送到门外，看着他带着小内侍的背影消失在远处，脸上才露出少许凝重。

这方勇，像是一开始就知道他的身份。

直殿监的人，多少因着御前的赏赐与提高的待遇，知道一点关于惊蛰的身世。不过他很少提起，外头的人知道也是只言片语。

不过这方勇嘛……

倒像是很清楚，那拐弯抹角地提醒，带着少许善意。

岑文经这个名字，惊蛰已经许久不曾想起。

纵然再换，亦无从前故人会呼唤。

左不过惊蛰，也算是他曾经的名讳，他到底是懒得再换。

慧平跟在他的身后，轻声说道：“掌司，姜掌司请你过去。”

惊蛰回过神：“听你这么称呼，总是不太适应。”

慧平笑了起来：“这有什么呢？私下再论别的，在了外头，肯定要你留几分颜面。”

惊蛰无奈摇了摇头，回去添了件衣裳，就冒着风雪往外走。

姜金明寻惊蛰过来，倒是没什么要紧的事，只与他说了刘掌司与刘富的关系，而后，又提到了江怀。

“他去没两日，人就没了。”

惊蛰这吃茶的动作僵住，下意识看向姜金明。

姜金明缓缓说道：“据说，是在梦中暴毙。”

“暴毙？”

这种死法，多用在无法解释，或者不能合理解释的死亡上。

如果江怀是正常死亡，肯定不会用上这形容。

姜金明：“听说，是太过高兴和其他人吃醉了酒，半睡半醒间被自己的呕吐物呛死。”

惊蛰默了默，决定日后对酒水这东西，还是离得远一些。

廖江自然也随在惊蛰左右，听到了关乎江怀的死亡。

这件事突兀又古怪，纵是到他们离开，廖江都带着几分茫然与难以置信。

惊蛰：“为何不信？”

廖江：“他，的酒量一直都很好，可以与人吃上好几斤都不会吐，我难以想象……”

他照顾过好几次吃得浑身酒气的江怀，可是每一次，他看着都很清醒，别说是吐，连走动都不晃动几分。

这样的人，居然会被自己的呕吐物呛死？

廖江怎么都不信。

惊蛰：“他的死，你觉得有蹊跷。那你，要查吗？”

廖江微张嘴巴，似乎从来都没想过这个可能。

过了一会，他缓缓摇了摇头。

“如果我查，就会将目光吸引到我们身上。连江掌司那样的人都会出事，难保不会危及到我们自己。”

廖江虽有点伤感，到底还是这么说。

“他待我很好，不过，为了自己的利益，也可以坐视我被刘富折磨的未来，这可不够我奋不顾身去查。”

他当初待江掌司，也是尽心尽力，并未有过丝毫的懈怠。

可要他豁出命去，那也是不能够的。

谁人的命，也只有一条。

惊蛰笑了笑，他对江怀没有多少感情，廖江既不打算查，他更是不会惦记着这事。

江怀的死被按下，就在他们说话的空当，不远处正有一行人朝着这边走来。

刘富带着两个小太监，瞧着脸上怒气冲冲。

也不知道又是谁得罪了他。

两边的人在路上撞见，刘富看到他们，先是停下了脚步，下意识要等惊蛰给他们让路，片刻后突然醒悟过来，又猛地避让到边上去。

这转变也不过是一瞬，刘富的动作只是僵了一僵。

可这里是皇宫。

谁不是人精？

尽管惊蛰一行人没说什么，只是略点了点头，就快步离开，可是刘富还是气得牙狠狠，忍到了惊蛰他们离开后，转身一脚揣在一个小内侍身上。

他原本心头就憋着气，如今这一件事不过是点燃怒火的导火索，直接让他爆发了脾气。

Chapter 68: Outside the Window

“Knock knock!”

“Knock knock knock!”

It was already one o’clock in the morning. Wei Xiangjin, who was halfway through his sleep, suddenly sat up in bed.

He heard noises outside in his drowsy state. He was about to get up, but then he thought, he was at home now, not in the army. What could happen? Even if something happened, it wouldn’t be his turn to deal with it. So he turned over and continued to sleep. But that faint knocking sound wouldn’t let him go; it just kept ringing rhythmically…

Chapter 68 - 1

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 07:52:25 +0000

Chapter 68 - 1#

Chapter Sixty-Eight#

Pei Huang held Xue Jingci’s hand and turned away, no longer looking at the master and disciple. The two walked back onto the street and bought many more delicious things.

In the evening, they received a message from Shi Ting-shuang, saying that all had been peaceful after entering Absolute Dust Valley, and no one had come to assassinate the demon cultivator disguised as Pei Huang.

Chapter 68 - 2

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 07:52:25 +0000

Chapter 68 - 2#

Chapter Sixty-Eight (Part 2)#

But Pei Huang was actually able to completely control his sword Qi, not harming his opponent in the slightest.

His temperament had not been affected even half a point by this demon art.

Xi Feng looked at Pei Huang and said: “Back when my master met me, he had already taken six disciples and originally did not intend to take any more. It was only because my aptitude was outstanding—the best in the entire Demon Realm—that he made an exception and took me as his last disciple.”

Chapter 69

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 09:22:30 +0000

Chapter 69#

Gears of Fate 11#

After pushing open the dormitory door, Yu Feichen saw Anphiel tinkering with components at the desk. With Bai Song’s affirmation, he stopped questioning the rationality of everything and instead began treating Anphiel based on intuitive inclination. So he sat in a nearby swivel chair and saw this person still fiddling with that lame-legged rabbit from yesterday, attempting to repair its missing leg.

A stack of blank papyrus sheets was piled on the desk, with a quill pen and ink beside them.

Chapter 69

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 14:44:15 +0000

Chapter 69#

An Wuxue withdrew his hand and sheathed his sword.

Feeling a slight wetness on his cheek, he reached up to touch it; his fingertips came away stained with a small amount of blood.

It was blood from the phantom “Xie Zhefeng” that had splattered onto his face.

The surroundings had dissolved into a vast, dark void, leaving only him and Pei Qian visible.

Pei Qian took a moment to regulate his breathing, wiped the trace of blood from the corner of his mouth, and hurried to An Wuxue’s side. With lingering fear, he said, “The Immortal Venerable is also within the array… just now… he likely sensed what happened through the array…”

Chapter 69

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 06:16:05 +0000

Chapter 69#

Who is It?#

Without an extra glance or excessive attention, Lu Yan merely scanned the chaotic crowd of demons indifferently. In an instant, the entire Three Desolate Mountains became so silent that a falling needle could be heard.

For a moment, Lihu stood dazed, a sentence suddenly flashing through his mind: Some people are born like the sun in the sky.

Cold sweat soaked Lihu’s back at some point; he trembled, feeling an impulse to kneel on the spot. But he still held on, his voice full of ruthlessness: “Impossible…”

Chapter 69

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 22:57:28 +0000

Chapter 69#

The Cross-dressing Wife#

New Year’s Eve.

Early in the morning, Lin Xiaodong was awakened by the crackling sound of firecrackers.

From outside the courtyard walls came the laughing nursery rhymes of children: “Warding-off-evil boxes, playing with walnuts, drip-drop-dot-dot two firecrackers; Five Sons Passing the Imperial Examination bangs and pops, the fire rising higher than the sky…”

The fiery red firecrackers dispelled the chill of the ice and snow. Every household had been busy since early morning, steaming buns, making New Year’s Eve dinner, cleaning the house… even the Gu family, which had just undergone a major change, was no exception.

Chapter 69

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 06:00:05 +0000

Chapter 69#

It was the first time Yan Heqing saw a real whale.

Far more shocking than in documentaries.

An elf from the bottom of the sea.

It was so friendly, swimming freely in the water without causing the slightest ripple.

Yan Heqing slowed down his movements, silently pulling Lu Lin to the guardrail, leaning his upper body out slightly, gazing intently at the beluga whale.

And Lu Lin was looking at him.

Chapter 69

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:44:59 +0000

Chapter 69#

Nothing Good Ever Comes of It#

“Mr. Xu — is there anything you’d like to watch?” The screening room had limited options. Chao Musheng opened the streaming app on his phone, looking for something to cast to the screen.

Xu Chenzhu shook his head. “Whatever you like — I don’t know much about films.”

“You don’t watch shows?” Chao Musheng’s hand stilled on the list. “Mr. Xu — what do you usually do when you have free time?”

Chapter 69

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:43:55 +0000

Chapter 69#

That night, Fu Jinchi actually didn’t say much. He just listened the whole time. In the end, Yan Zishu began to yawn, so he was pressed back down by him to lie down again. Fu Jinchi kissed his forehead: “Don’t say anymore, go to sleep first, don’t stay up late.”

After speaking, he also lay down.

The sound of the wind seemed to be mixed with the lingering charm of the Halloween carnival. In the second half of the night, Yan Zishu slept very well.

Chapter 69

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:41:35 +0000

Chapter 69#

这是一个非常好的问题。

惊蛰默默抽回自己的手，容九是狗鼻子吗？

“……上药的时候，如果不用手指来碰，又要用什么呢？”

惊蛰一边说一边往后退，实在是男人的眼神有些太过可怕。

容九一把抓住了他的肩膀，力气虽然不大，却阻止了他任何的动作。他漠然地低垂下眼，屋内这微弱的烛光，根本无法穿透他深不见底的眼睛，“你只给这两根手指上药？”

那又为什么其他地方根本闻不到呢？

惊蛰恼羞成怒，踹了一下男人的小腿，干巴巴地说道：“我爱给哪里上药，就给哪里上药，你做什么这么关心？”

这一句接着一句的发问，搞得好像他亲眼看到过……

惊蛰心中一惊，猛的转头看向身后的门。

那扇门，瞧着，好似也没有那么纹丝合缝。

……刚才人在门外的时候，到底有没有看见过？

一想到这个可怕的猜测，惊蛰的身体就忍不住颤抖了一下，心口发凉，仿佛被什么拖曳着，重重往下垂。

就算这个人是容九，被他看到，也根本不亚于想死的羞耻。

他下意识要凑上前去仔细观察，可是人的身体刚刚一动，就立刻被手掌给掰回去了。

容九似乎以为他要逃，虽然神情没有变化，可那种几乎薄发的恶意却流淌了出来。

“你猜，我为何在意？”容九的吐息擦过耳朵，那感觉实在是太近了，近得让人忍不住打了个寒颤。

黏糊糊的湿气，灌入惊蛰的耳朵，那种古怪的咕嘟声，让他抓着男人衣服的手指都有些颤抖。

“你……”

惊蛰咬住牙齿，才没让他有些丢脸的呻吟声溜出来。

这种感觉实在是太糟糕了。

他不太喜欢这种感觉，就像是整个人都被对方所掌控着，就连声音都有些听不太清楚。

……怪异。

前有容九咄咄逼人，后有那奇怪感觉……

莫名的，伴随着男人的话，他仿佛也能够感觉到那种脂膏的气息，越来越浓郁。

这屋内，那香甜的气味非常之浓郁。

惊蛰有些后悔，当初他为什么要让郑洪买这玩意。

这味道，实在是太……撩拨人心。

就好像有什么东西在不断腐烂，带着古怪的香气，如同碾碎的汁液，又像是砸碎的地上的果子，散发着怪异引诱猎物的气息……

那种甜腻得几乎令人沉醉的味道，仿佛并不只是脂膏原有的气息，更像极了欲望的本身。

“……你……你是不是，看到了？”

惊蛰说出这句话的时候，羞耻得整个人都在颤抖。

他没有那么蠢。

男人这么异样的反应，那执着的追问，又何尝不是另一个欲望的象征。

刚才停留在外面的男人，之所以有那么一瞬……让他惊觉到有人注视……那自然，是因为……男人在情绪激动之下，没有掩饰住那掠夺的疯狂。

如同被野兽盯上的惊恐，让他的身体意识到了危险，这才会那么敏锐地发现……

……容九咬住了他的手指。

“惊蛰，我来帮你，如何？”

那奇怪的呢喃，让容九平常冰冷的声音也染上了一点暧昧的色彩。

那一瞬间，惊蛰的呼吸都不自觉屏住了。

男人抬起的眼里，仿佛有一头肆意疯狂的野兽就在他用力咬住指根的那一瞬，被释放了出来。

…

慧平醒了后，按着每日的习惯先去洗漱，然后整理了惊蛰今日所需的东西。

他现在跟在惊蛰的身边就是帮忙跑跑腿，整理一些文书，以及照顾他的生活起居。廖江身为二等太监，能做的事情更多些，尤其是对外和那些掌司们打交道的时候。

这些事，廖江跟在江掌司身边，多少也曾看过。

但是惊蛰向来喜欢亲力亲为，许多事情都是自己做的，慧平很是轻松。

比起他每日洒扫，这份活不仅清闲，而且跟在惊蛰身边进进出出，能够看到的东西也比从前要多得多。

世恩和谷生虽有羡慕，可是这件事是姜金明亲手点的，他们几个又是很好的朋友，笑笑闹闹也就过了。

他打了热水，端到门外的时候，听到惊蛰屋里还没有动静。

真是稀奇。

惊蛰怎么会还没有醒呢？

他这人向来早睡早起，有些时候比他还要早。身为他曾经的室友，慧平对他的起居习惯很是清楚。

慧平皱了皱眉，看了眼外面的天色，倒也没有去叫他的打算。

惊蛰现在是掌司，每日清晨本也不需要那么早起来，多休息一会儿也是好的，可能是昨天晚上事情太多，有点太累了吧？

他这么想着，将水先端了回去，又去整理昨日没有看完的东西。

只不过等到天光破晓，惊蛰屋里却还是一点动静都没有，他心里就纳了闷，正到这个时候，廖江也过来了。

廖江：“你说惊蛰还没有起来？”

慧平：“是呀，已经去看过几回了，一点动静都没有，是不是还在睡？”

廖江：“那也不对，以他的性格，这个时候不管再怎么样都该起了，就算身体难受，也应该会与你说一声才是，不会是人昏迷了？”

“这？昨日瞧着还好好的呢。”慧平一惊，嘴上虽然是这么说，人已经朝着惊蛰的屋里走去。

惊蛰的身体时好时坏，也不是第一次发病过。

两人在门外敲门，敲了几回，都没有听到里面的动静，心里自然觉得不对。

慧平一着急，就跑回去，取了惊蛰门外的钥匙。

着急之下，他差点摔了一跤，却也根本没顾上。

他擦了擦额头，然后很快来到门外。

惊蛰这屋里一共就两把钥匙，一把是他自己随身带着的方便进出，另外一把则是放在慧平这里，免得有些时候他遗失了或者有什么紧急情况，别人不能进出。

慧平将钥匙捅了进去，很快把外间的门给打开。

两人三步并做两步，直接绕过屏风。

“惊蛰？”

“惊蛰！”

Chapter 69

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:09:20 +0000

Chapter 69#

World 3: Everything You Snatch Is What I Don’t Want#

Yin Bozhou lost control, completely and utterly.

Like Qin Qing, he supported himself against the doorframe with both hands, but he placed them higher up, so the two of them were pressed tightly together.

His excessively high body temperature penetrated the thin training uniform, transmitting fiercely to Qin Qing like burning charcoal, causing Qin Qing to look up in astonishment.

Chapter 69

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:01:21 +0000

Chapter 69#

The People in the Story (Part 6)#

Human Wall.

This was a B-grade oddity created by the Story King, one that had no circulation at all.

Ye Sheng stared at the last line of the postscript, “Kind and hardworking people will always get their wish.”

He suddenly thought of what he had seen at the Luo Lake Mansion, the words Duan Shi had written on the back of the photo—“Fine, if you lie, I won’t let you go even if you flee to the ends of the earth.”

Chapter 69

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 04:54:37 +0000

Chapter 69#

Chapter 69: Gu Scum

At this time, both the Gu and Wei families needed to keep a low profile. Gu Chenzhou ultimately didn’t stay at Wei Xiangjin’s house for long. Before 4 AM, he left the other’s house and returned to the hotel he had booked, taking advantage of the time when there were few people at night.

It was just past 4 AM. Gu Chenzhou entered the room, pushed open the bathroom door directly, took a good shower, and was just about to go to bed when he received a phone call.

Chapter 69 - 1

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 07:52:25 +0000

Chapter 69 - 1#

Chapter Sixty-Nine#

Xue Jingci looked at the young man crouching in front of him.

Even though during the martial arts competition in the daytime, this person was sharp and keen, like a sword out of its sheath.

At this moment, he showed such a childish appearance.

The smile at the corners of Xue Jingci’s lips deepened slightly, and he earnestly agreed: “Okay. If anyone asks in the future, I’ll say just that.”

Chapter 69 - 2

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 07:52:25 +0000

Chapter 69 - 2#

Though she expressed it simply, Xiao Xun seemed to glimpse that scene through her brief words alone.

He could almost imagine Xue Jingci’s serious expression, unable to prevent a smile from crossing his face.

Yet very quickly, Xiao Xun recalled everything that had happened that day.

He remembered going to find Lu Chengquan, threatening him with the little bell to do things for him—one of which was to accept him as a disciple at the upcoming master-disciple ceremony.

Chapter 70

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 09:22:30 +0000

Chapter 70#

Gears of Fate 12#

After waiting a few more minutes without the door opening, they reached a consensus to go check. After pressing the door button, the door opened to reveal two people against the wall—no one on the beds. Lillia’s small face was pale, hunched in the corner muttering spells, wrapped in a blanket with a sleeping Zheng Yuan cradled in her arms. Hearing the door open, she suddenly looked toward them. Seeing it was her companions, tears streamed from her eyes.

Chapter 70

Chapter 70#

How could there be such a coincidence in the world.

Just as Lu Lin arrived, the power went out.

The sensor light in the corridor was still on.

Faint light and shadow shone in, mostly blocked by Lu Lin. Yan Heqing’s eyes were hidden in the darkness, only a small part of his snow-white cheek visible.

“The circuit breaker might have tripped.”

The meter box was at the door.

Chapter 70

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:44:59 +0000

Chapter 70#

Not Knowing What’s Good for Them#

“Thank you for your concern, Mr. Chao.” The steward loathed the sight of him but had no choice but to maintain a pleasant expression. “Where are you heading?”

“I heard last night, when Young Master Chen You was walking me back, that the second young master is unwell.” Chao Musheng smiled. “He went out of his way to welcome me when I first arrived, so I wanted to look in on him.”

Chapter 70

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:43:55 +0000

Chapter 70#

After some bargaining, and under Yan Zishu’s urging, the first thing Fu Jinchi did was to issue instructions to the person currently taking care of the dog, telling them to change “William” to “Weilian”, to at least make it sound slightly more tactful.

In Yan Zishu’s words, at least it saves the trouble of someone calling out later, and not knowing if the dog should go over or if he should answer.

Chapter 70

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:41:35 +0000

Chapter 70#

陈密被单独关在一个房间，论起待遇，也算不得差，就是屋子里有点冷，他抱着自己躲在角落里，眼睁睁看着外面的日头落下。

杂务司那位新掌司，把他带出来后，却没有立刻见他，应该是打着熬鹰的主意。

陈密本可以不在意，可是，惊蛰午后在他耳边说的话，却仍然清晰得很。

……惊蛰，怎么可能会知道？

这本该是个秘密。

陈密就是为了隐藏住那个秘密，所以才会明知道被诬陷，仍还选择闭口不言。

可要是惊蛰知道，还将这事揭露出去……

陈密的眼底流露出猜忌与担忧。

咔哒——

紧闭的门，突兀被打开。

门外的声音也跟着传了进来：“……慧平，我自己进来就是。”

“掌司，要是……”

“无事。”

两人又说了点什么，才看到惊蛰提着食盒走了进来。

屋内很是昏暗，惊蛰没有点灯的意思，就着外头稀薄的昏暗光线，将食盒里的东西拿了出来。

“你今天都没怎么吃过东西吧。”惊蛰淡淡说道，“坐下一起吃吧。”

陈密：“不如，先来说说那句话。”

惊蛰笑着摇头：“你不吃，我不说。”

陈密咬牙，到底是从地上摇摇晃晃爬了起来，几步走到了惊蛰的身边。

这么近的距离，他多少能看清楚惊蛰的神情。

惊蛰在摆放杯盏的模样，很是淡然，好像根本没有将这些事放在心上。这种云淡风轻的模样，让陈密看了，不免觉得牙狠狠。

他这提心吊胆，可惊蛰却像是什么都没发生。

然陈密这近乎阶下囚的身份，本来也没资格再说什么，于是便也只能压下心头的种种猜测，跟着坐了下来。

陈密一吃，就知道，这本是惊蛰自己的饭食。

不过他根本没有心思去仔细品尝，快速扒拉了几下，将饭全部都吞了下去，差点没将自己噎死。

惊蛰叹了口气，给他舀了半碗汤。

陈密接过去，咕噜咕噜喝完后，终于摆脱了那种快要噎死的感觉。

过了好一会，陈密才说道：“掌司，你是从何而知……那件事的。”

惊蛰平静地说道：“若我说，只是一次意外，你信与不信？”

陈密沉默，眨眼的速度很快，显然内心也正处在某种激烈的斗争。

而后，他苦笑着摇头：“就算我不信，又有什么用？

陈密的确收藏着许多不该藏着的东西，可被搜查出来的东西里，却也有许多，是他从来都没有见过。

那些，是被其他人栽赃陷害的。

惊蛰会知道这件事，不过是因为，今天早上，在刘富去举报陈密的时候，他恰恰接到了任务。

[任务十三：从陈密的手里取得一个紫色菡萏的荷包]

这是一个非常奇特的任务。

惊蛰从前那么多个任务里，很少会有直接针对某个物品的任务。

这让惊蛰稀罕的同时，又觉察出不对。

这个任务来得突兀又急促，来得有点莫名其妙，而在任务下达后不到半个时辰内，惊蛰就收到了陈密出事的消息。

这肯定不是偶然。

惊蛰心中笃定，顺便将系统的每七日一次的机会用在了陈密的身上。

不然，正如姜金明的猜测，他和陈密本来就不熟悉，怎么可能会一说，就切中要害，让陈密愿意开口呢？

陈密的情况，正与云奎有些相似。

他与一位宫女对食，而他藏着许多东西，正是那个宫女转赠给他。

这也正是陈密甚少与其他人来往的原因。

“如果我真的想要害你，那一开始，在那么多人面前，我直接将这件事抖搂出去，你根本无力抵抗。”惊蛰淡淡说道，“陈密，你觉得呢？”

陈密抓着筷子，捏着的力度，连指尖都发白。

“……你想要什么？”

陈密冷声说道，“你不可能，平白无故想要捞我一把。”

他狐疑的视线打量着惊蛰。

如果他是惊蛰的朋友，那他这么做，并不违背他的性格。然据他所知，惊蛰也不是这么烂好心的人。

惊蛰笑了笑：“我只问你一句，如若我能将此事拦下来。既不威胁你的性命，也不让此事暴露，你可愿意付出任何代价？”

陈密微愣，并不是觉得这条件太过刻薄，而是觉得惊蛰很是莫名其妙。

他所说出来的，已经是最好的结局。

如果可以瞒住这个秘密，又不会伤及到自己的性命，陈密当然愿意付出任何代价。

见陈密接受了这个交易，惊蛰抬手点了点他腰间佩戴的荷包：“首先，你必须把这个交给我处理。”

一个绣着紫色菡萏的荷包。

陈密面露迟疑：“必须要这个？”

惊蛰：“你的身上，不应该有任何关于她的东西留下来。”

陈密低头看着腰间的荷包，这是她不久前赠给他的，那时候只说，不管发生什么都不可以摘下来。

陈密答应了她。

在那之后，就连睡觉都一直带着这个荷包。

可现在，要是他们的关系曝光，依着太后对这件事的憎恶，那他们两人必死无疑。这就是陈密明知道“偷盗”的罪名不过是被栽赃陷害，却还是不得不咬牙认下来的原因。

如果他认下这个罪名，进了慎刑司虽然痛苦，却也不至于连累到她。

陈密犹豫的时间不长，在下了决定后，就摘下腰间的荷包交给惊蛰。

惊蛰抓着到手的荷包，笑着说道：“你就不怕我骗你？”

陈密有些留念地看着惊蛰手里的荷包，摇着头说道：“你就算真的要骗我，何必来骗一个荷包？”

他昂着下巴，示意那个荷包里面，根本没什么东西。

Chapter 70

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:09:20 +0000

Chapter 70#

World 3: Everything You Snatch Is What I Don’t Want#

Qin Qing took sick leave. After what happened, he was in no mood to work.

“If you’re unhappy, just stay home alone and have some peace and quiet. Why move back to this place? The people here are so annoying.” 996 squatted on the balcony railing, licking the fur on its butt intermittently.

Qin Qing sat on a metal rocking chair, staring blankly into the distance.

Chapter 70

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:01:21 +0000

Chapter 70#

The People in the Story (Part 7)#

Ye Sheng withdrew his hand, quickly turned on the flashlight, and shone it forward.

The strong light only illuminated a pitch-black, hard wall.

The concrete wall was cold and solid, without any abnormalities. The sensation of human flesh in the darkness just now seemed to be merely his illusion.

Going down the stairs, there was a huge space.

The underground exhibition hall had only just taken shape when construction stopped due to insufficient budget. Concrete walls were everywhere, and after walking a few steps, one could still see brushes, plastic buckets, and discarded worker gloves on the ground.

Chapter 70

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 04:54:37 +0000

Chapter 70#

Chapter 70: Seeing the Bottom Through the Water Surface

“Dear passengers, the flight to Sangzan City is about to take off. For your safety, please temporarily turn off your electronic devices. Thank you very much.”

“Dear passengers, the flight to Sangzan City is about to take off. For your safety, please temporarily turn off your…”

Around 4:24 PM.

Gu Chenzhou closed his eyes in his seat to catch up on sleep, but he didn’t really fall asleep.

Chapter 70 - 1

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 07:52:25 +0000

Chapter 70 - 1#

Candlelight fell into Pei Huang’s dark pupils, appearing especially tender.

Pei Huang stepped forward and pulled Xue Jingci toward the table: “Today I met an old friend. Very skilled at cooking. I had him prepare this entire table of dishes. Will you taste it?”

Xue Jingci first swept his eyes over the abundant dishes, then spotted Jar dozing in a chair nearby.

He studied Jar intently, surprised: “It’s you. You know Pei Huang?”

Chapter 70 - 2

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 07:52:25 +0000

Chapter 70 - 2#

But he heartlessly shook off Xue Jingci’s hand, claiming that the two were not acquainted.

Afterwards, they were never able to speak a proper word to each other again.

Xie Zheng had dreamed countless times that he had taken that storage bag and opened it to check carefully.

But after waking up, there was only the churning sea of clouds by the window, telling him that everything could never return.

Chapter 71

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:24:18 +0000

Chapter 71#

Xue Jingci couldn’t help but sigh softly.

His usually cold expression was tinged with a hint of confusion, and for a moment, he didn’t know what to do.

When his grandmother named him, she gave him a mirror and told him that as long as he was good to others, others would be good to him too.

Therefore, what he could least ignore was the sincerity of others.

Chapter 71

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 09:22:30 +0000

Chapter 71#

Gears of Fate 13#

“Mr. Xu — I know you’d rather defend your employee, but…”

What kind of reasonable person picked a grievance with a small animal?

“It was a very pitiful little creature. When I pulled it out of the water, it was covered in wounds — both eyes so swollen it couldn’t open them.” It had been winter and cold. When Chao Musheng had seen it drifting on the surface, he’d assumed it was dead. He’d been about to fish it out and find a patch of earth to bury it in — to keep it from contaminating the water.

Chapter 71

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:43:55 +0000

Chapter 71#

“Let’s not, it’s getting a bit late.” Yan Zishu felt lazy and a bit reluctant, “And it’ll be very cold when we come back.”

“Watching the sunset is best right now. You’ve lived on the island for so long, you haven’t even seen it, right?” Fu Jinchi put his arm around him and urged, “Let’s go, while it’s still the tail end of autumn. It won’t be as beautiful once winter starts.”

Chapter 71

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:41:35 +0000

Chapter 71#

敏窕醒来的时候，人正靠坐在廊下，一时间，这手脚的寒意，让她几乎没法动弹。

缓了好一会，敏窕才猛地站起来。她头晕目眩，扶着柱子几乎站不稳，这眼前一片发黑，更是喘不上气来。

她的脑袋痛得要命，呼吸的时候都带着撕扯的痛苦。

敏窕摸过腰间，没有找到那把匕首。再摸后脖颈，那肿起来的硬块，让她疼得一个哆嗦。

那个人，居然还有后手！

不只是一个。

就在她要动手的时候，有人从后面把她给打晕了。

敏窕一想到这个，脸色就尤为难看。不管那个人是谁，早已经逃之夭夭，再找不到他的踪迹。

只是看着天色，已经十分危险。

敏窕不敢逗留，匆匆检查了自己的装扮，再搜过方才那片林子，没再看到别的东西，这才转身离去。

她一路赶回到寿康宫，一个宫女就迎了上来，苦笑连连。

“您这是去哪了？太后娘娘已经问过两三次，您都还没回来。”

这时辰可晚了太多。

敏窕无奈摇头：“我不慎在外头摔倒，结果晕了过去。”她抬起手示意自己身上的狼狈，可将宫女吓了一跳。

“那可要先去换个衣裳？”

敏窕身上，看着的确是有些不好，这下摆都染着许多污痕，像是被雪水浸染。

这看似素白的雪，其实才是最脏的。

敏窕摇头：“太后娘娘既是找我，肯定是有事。我还是先去见见太后，其余诸事再说。”

她现在这身打扮去见太后，才能多少打消太后的疑窦，不然，今日这一出，她吃不了兜着走。

果不然，敏窕进到宫里，殿内的气氛有些压抑，太后娘娘正靠在软塌上，手里拿着本书在看。

这书，说来太后已经看了好几天，不过许是心思不在这书上，也没看多少。

看到敏窕进来，太后微皱眉，打量着她身上的污痕：“这是怎么了？”

听着不喜不怒，好歹是个比较好的征兆。

敏窕心下松了口气，轻声细语地说道：“奴婢奉太后娘娘的命，去探望过德妃娘娘后，回来的路上，在林苑摔倒，竟是昏迷了片刻。”

她额头的擦伤，和身上的脏污，多少能证明她说的话。

太后挑眉：“竟是昏迷了？可还有其他伤？”

敏窕：“除了后脖颈也磕到一下，其余倒是没别的伤势。”她一边说着，一边小心翼翼地露出脑袋上的肿块。

太后兴意阑珊地说道：“罢了，既是伤了，就下去休息。这两日且先养养。”

敏窕欠身，正要退下去，却被太后叫住。

“慢着，你去看望德妃，她是怎么说来着？”

“德妃娘娘的心情有些不大好，不过面色红润，身体康健，应当是没有大碍。”敏窕斟酌着说道，“只是不想外出走动。”

德妃这段时间一直告假，就连每隔几天来太后这里的点卯，也是如此。

宫里传来的消息，只说是病重。

太后让敏窕去看了她，不过，德妃其实没什么大碍，只是不愿出门。

德妃所做之事暴露后，自然受到了惩罚，虽然份位不变，却是被罚，这对一贯爱颜面的德妃来说，根本无法面对外头的眼光。

“小丫头片子，连一点挫折都经受不起。”太后心下恼怒，这还不如这宫里这么多个低位妃嫔。

在这宫里混了这么久，居然还是这么愚蠢的心态。

太后恨铁不成钢，索性不管她。

敏窕终于得以退出来，这身子骨差点就软了。得亏是有两个小宫女搭了把手，将敏窕扶了回去。

“敏窕姑姑，可要拿牌子，去请太医？”有个小宫女问。

女官和宫女不一样，自然是可以请太医来看的。

敏窕摇了摇头，只让她们给自己上了药，就说自己要休息，让她们都退了出去。

直到这屋内只剩下她一人，敏窕的脸上才流露出难以掩饰的恐惧。

……到底是谁？

今日在那里等她的人，是怎么会知道这个地点的？这个人是怎么拿到荷包的？

那份名单，不知道内情的人看到了，根本不知所以然，只有清楚个中内情的人，才会发觉不对。

是陈密发现荷包的秘密后，去乾明宫秘密举报了？不，也不对，陈密根本不可能知道这份名单的意义。

敏窕之所以将名单交给陈密，就是打着有朝一日她能用上。

她原本预备着，再过些时日，就会吩咐陈密，一旦哪一天她没有及时来，就要将这个荷包交给某个人。

敏窕并不是想背叛太后，只是谁都想要活命，为自己争取多一条路，这合情合理。

奈何，奈何！

这人……不，是这两人到底是谁？

直殿监，和北房有关的人，唯独是惊蛰，难道是他？

敏窕虽然没见过他，却也知道这个人的存在。

太后曾念叨过他的名字。

在黄家刚刚出事时。

只是后来，接连发生的事情，让寿康宫的地位一落千丈，太后无心管顾这样的小事。

再加上，乾明宫赏赐惊蛰，分明是查出了这人的身份，自然不能在那个节骨眼上做些什么。

然这个人的身份太低了些，他是怎么可能知道那么多关于太后，景元帝的隐秘？

这根本不可能。

最重要的是，太后得知那个秘密，也不过是最近的事，就连敏窕都不知道这个秘密到底是什么。

那个人，到底是怎么知道的！

敏窕越想，这心里越是恐惧。

她不敢继续猜下去，生怕是她根本无法作对的人。

只是不管敏窕心里有几多猜测，她都不可能将这件事告诉太后。

今日之事，对太后未必是好事。

可她只要敢说出一句话，今日死的人，就会是她。

敏窕无比清楚她的主子，是一个多么冷酷无情的脾性。就算看在她这么多年战战兢兢的份上，也顶多留下个全尸。

Chapter 71

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:09:20 +0000

Chapter 71#

World 3: Everything You Snatch Is What I Don’t Want#

Qin Gantang inexplicably fell into the pond in the yard. After struggling to climb ashore, he found that his flying car had been scratched.

“Who did this! Go check the surveillance quickly! No, you don’t need to go, you’re fired! You can’t even watch a car properly, what use are you to me! Get out, get out right now!”

Chapter 71

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:01:21 +0000

Chapter 71#

The People in the Story (Part 8)#

At this point in the conversation, the worker suddenly asked.

“What do you think happiness is?”

Ning Weichen: “Happiness?”

The worker nodded: “Yes, I haven’t experienced happiness until now.”

His strange voice echoed in the dark and cold underground maze, but the content made people involuntarily shudder.

Ning Weichen thought for a moment and smiled: “This question, I can answer it. I’m quite happy right now.”

Chapter 71

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 04:54:37 +0000

Chapter 71#

Chapter 71: Drinking the First Soup (1)

The place to eat was in a small alley in the Donglin District of Sangzan City.

He Hailou led Gu Chenzhou through the spiderweb-like alleys, turning here and there. After a long while, they finally found an old shop of about fifteen square meters that had obviously been open for some years.

The tables and chairs in the shop were made of wood. Because of their age, the paint on them had peeled off a bit, and the surfaces of the tables and chairs were covered with a layer of oily sheen, but when touched by hand, there was no sticky feeling or dust.

Chapter 72

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 08:34:45 +0000

Chapter 72#

The corridors of the Imperial Prison were deep and long. The cold-toned lighting made this metal corridor appear even more pale and eerie.

Bai Mo walked slowly along the corridor.

The soles of his black boots were hard, and they made a crisp “clack—clack—” sound as they collided with the silver-white metal floor.

Aside from these echoing footsteps, there was no other sound in the empty metal corridor.

Chapter 72

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:24:18 +0000

Chapter 72#

Pei Huang quickly walked to Xue Jingci’s side and immediately saw the white paper stained with ink on the table.

When Xue Jingci practiced calligraphy, his hand was always extremely steady. For the paper to be stained like this, it was probably due to an unsettled mind.

Pei Huang thought for a moment, guessing if Xue Jingci was worried about his cultivation.

The cultivation technique he was currently practicing was one of the most powerful mental cultivation methods in the Demon Realm, but it was only a fragmented text, with only the first and second volumes.

Chapter 72

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 09:22:30 +0000

Chapter 72#

Gears of Fate 14#

Yu Feichen and Murphy on the train didn’t have a good time.

After loading a full car of ore, the train slowed considerably. This caused problems when going through curves and steep slopes—it could no longer pass quickly like before. It transformed from a roller coaster into a climbing vine. The ore crashed against the grating with thunderous noise. Centrifugal force wasn’t enough to pin them to the wall. Sometimes they had to move to the same corner to avoid falling in the engine room.

Chapter 72

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 14:44:15 +0000

Chapter 72#

Xie Zhefeng took a few steps forward.

Looking at the Senior Brother from a thousand years ago, his fears and helplessness all piled up.

He didn’t want to disturb the Senior Brother who had not yet experienced the suffering that would follow, yet he also wanted to see him once more and speak a few words with the true “An Wuxue.”

He hesitated and paused. “When Senior Brother ‘killed’ me, I could feel it. If I speak to the Senior Brother from a thousand years ago, since he’s also in this illusion, could he perceive it?”

Chapter 72

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 06:16:05 +0000

Chapter 72#

Do Not Meet Again#

Xue Ciling felt that the person in front of him was too much like his puppet. When Yin Yuheng looked over, Xue Ciling suddenly lost his voice.

The same exquisite features, the same gentle water-like gaze… indeed, his puppet was made according to the likeness of the Crown Prince of the Li Dynasty, so naturally they were similar. Xue Ciling looked for reasons in his heart, yet he still felt a faint unease.

Chapter 72

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 22:57:28 +0000

Chapter 72#

The Cross-dressing Wife#

Gu Xingzhai never imagined this in his dreams.

In the dead of night, when the arrow was on the string and the atmosphere was just right, a loud shout suddenly came from outside the door, mixed with tension, excitement, and righteousness—

“Senior Brother, fire!!!”

But when Gu Xingzhai and the other sleeping guests threw on their outer robes and hurried out of their rooms, looking around blankly, they only saw a charred mark on the hallway floor no bigger than a cigarette butt.

Chapter 72

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 06:00:05 +0000

Chapter 72#

The final exam for the School of Life Sciences at Peking University usually includes a week of field internship. However, Yang Rucheng had a different habit; he usually scheduled it about a month after the start of the semester.

Peking University’s field internships were all held in Huaishan, where there were several experimental bases and greenhouses in the mountains, a five-hour drive from the capital.

For this internship, reports were to be submitted in groups, with two or three people per group, choosing either botany or zoology.

Chapter 72

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:44:59 +0000

Chapter 72#

A Treacherous Villain#

The moon had shifted west. Chen Yue stood outside the window of an empty room, waiting in the shadow of the eaves for a long time before she set her jaw and pulled open the courtyard gate.

The person standing outside stopped her in her tracks.

“Where are you going?” Master Chen leaned on his walking stick, wearing a benign smile. “Young children shouldn’t stay up so late. Girls especially.”

Chapter 72

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:43:55 +0000

Chapter 72#

Upon returning to the sanatorium, they met Mr. Ding at the entrance again. Seeing the “cousins”, Mr. Ding asked with concern what had happened to Yan Zishu’s foot, then told him to remember to ask the nurse for a cold compress, but didn’t say much else.

Yan Zishu felt a bit embarrassed and asked Fu Jinchi to put him down. Fu Jinchi pretended not to hear.

After being placed on the bed, Yan Zishu bent one leg and rolled up his trouser leg. Fu Jinchi had just found the common medicine for bruises from the room’s first aid kit when his phone rang again. Yan Zishu signaled to him with his hand, and Fu Jinchi handed the medicine to him, saying “Don’t let it touch water”.

Chapter 72

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:41:35 +0000

Chapter 72#

此时此刻，惊蛰能感觉到那遍体的寒意。

不知是这天气的影响，还是被容九的手指给冻到，他不自觉哆嗦了下，然后缓缓抓住了男人的手。

“动了敏窕，还有余地，我有办法能护得住云奎和陈密，尽管这是在借用了你力量的份上。”惊蛰轻声说道，“可先下手为强？”

敏窕的身后，是德妃，是太后。

容九知道他在说什么吗？

或许，这个男人再清楚也不为过。

他的疯狂并不因为冷酷的外表蛰伏，随时随地都有可能发泄出来。

容九：“不管你愿意还是不愿意，从你救下陈密开始，这把火注定会烧到你的身上。”

男人的声音听着冷淡，不过眼睛却不曾从惊蛰的身上移开过。

“你后悔过吗？”

惊蛰沉默了会，笑着摇了摇头：“为什么会后悔？我是在救人，又不是在害人。”

“陈密本来就犯了错，你救了他，会连累到你自己，甚至，牵扯到你的朋友。”容九的话，听起来有几分诛心，“那你可会对他们怀有愧疚？”

惊蛰这一次，沉默的时间，远比之前要长了些，然后，还是摇头。

“我不会愧疚。”他轻声说，“做错事的人，并不是我。容九，这世上的事，许多都是有因必有果。如果陈密和云奎没有犯错，也不会发生这样的事。”

不管是刘富的陷害，还是敏窕的追查，无疑是出于他们自身的恶意，可本来……陈密和云奎就是犯了错。

只不过，没被发现，只不过，惊蛰也会选择为他们遮掩。

惊蛰不认为自己是多么良善的人，他同样也自私，也会为了维护朋友而做出错事，更甚至于，为了云奎的命，去利用陈密。

在他的心里，是有轻重缓急。

能做的已经做了，不能做的，他也会想办法去做，竭力一博，不顾生死。

他何须愧疚？

“就如同你与我之间，这本也是错事。”惊蛰说这话时，眼神看起来有些茫然，“不过，要是有朝一日，这把刀砍到我自己身上……”

语言，总是带着力量。

他像是被自己的话惊动，才回过神来，抬头看着容九。

“我甘之如饴。”

…

敏窕被抓的消息，很快传到德妃的耳朵里。

她原本还无聊得很，听到这事，却是激动得坐了起来，看着刚才传话的大宫女：“你再说一遍？”

“说是侍卫巡逻的时候，亲眼看到敏窕姑姑试图谋害宫人，就被抓了起来。带回去侍卫处审问后，才知道，这人居然是寿康宫的女官，现在这消息，已经传得满宫都是。”

那大宫女说话很是生动，说得德妃这一潭死水的心，居然又松活起来。

敏窕出事了。

这对德妃当然不是好事，可对寿康宫来说，更是丢脸。

只要一想到她那个高高在上的姨母，现在不知是什么表情，德妃这心里可是高兴坏了。

另一个大宫女轻声细语地说道：“可要是敏窕姑姑真的出事，那眼下的事情，她可从没放权给娘娘。”

那些事情，说是敏窕协助德妃，可实际上，敏窕从来没有主动和德妃汇报过一丝一毫，都是大宫女自己探听到的。

这借的是德妃的手，摆的却是她自己的谱。

德妃这宫里头的人可一点都高兴不起来。

德妃收敛笑意，淡淡说道：“暂且压下，且别动。”

敏窕出了事，她得看看她那位好姨母到底打算怎么做。

这侍卫处呢，可是皇帝的地盘。

被带回去的人，少有出来。

太后要是忍下来，无疑是打脸，可要是不忍，这后宫怕是要再起争端。

一日，两日……

后宫风平浪静，德妃根本没有等到她想要的波澜。

太后竟是生生忍下来了！

敏窕可是她手底下最信重的女官之一，太后竟是这么拱手让给了景元帝？

侍卫处，囚牢内。

巡逻的侍卫几次经过一处囚牢，里头的犯人都低垂着脑袋一动不动，第三次经过时，他觉出不对，立刻叫来了同僚。

他们一起打开了门，其中一个快步进去，抓起她的头发，露出一张苍白的脸。

却见她的嘴角已经溢出了血。瞳孔散开，没有呼吸。

敏窕已经死去多时。

…

惊蛰收到这个消息时，微微皱眉，而后，他看向来传话的石黎，问起了另外一件事。

“将她换了地方后，还有人再盯着吗？”

“没有。”

那说明，盯着云奎的人，只到敏窕这步，并没有上升到德妃，或者太后的地步。

这是最好的局面。

接下来，就得看姜金明了。

不管是敏窕，还是人证，都被惊蛰提前一步阻止，余下这宫内活动，惊蛰可比不上姜金明。

少了敏窕的阻拦，他相信这件事再难，都不会比之前还难。

惊蛰：“石黎，多谢你。”

这一次如果没有他的帮忙，肯定不会这么容易。

他朝着石黎长身一礼，人还没直起腰，就听到身前嗖嗖，风声一闪而过。

惊蛰抬起头，却看到石黎整个人如同壁虎一般黏在了墙角上，像是受到了极大的惊吓。

惊蛰瞪大了眼，困惑地说道：“石黎，你这是在做什么？”

石黎：“突然想练一练身手。”

惊蛰：“……在这里练？”

石黎：“对。”

他说得果断。说得决绝。

而后，更是一口气连续飞快闪过的一段话。

“不要再和卑职道谢这是份内的事你让容大哥高兴才是我们最幸运的事。”

Chapter 72

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:09:20 +0000

Chapter 72#

World 3: Everything You Snatch Is What I Don’t Want#

The most luxurious cafe on the Imperial Capital Star had now turned into a living hell.

Panicked guests kicked over chairs, overturned tables, and smashed cups and plates all over the floor. Everyone wanted to escape, but there was only one exit.

“Break the windows and use the optical computer to control the flying cars to come up!” A guest shouted, and countless chairs were smashed towards the huge floor-to-ceiling windows.

Chapter 72

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:01:21 +0000

Chapter 72#

The People in the Story (Part 9)#

Ye Sheng: “…”

Ning Weichen, next time can you just get to the point? Why all the nonsense before that?

The worker revealed a satisfied smile, his tone eerie and greedy, muttering to himself behind them: “Great, after filling the well, the Daughter of Wisdom will appear.”

The light illuminated his dark, twisted face. A pair of large hands covered in mud and calluses were about to push Ye Sheng and the others down.

Chapter 72

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 04:54:37 +0000

Chapter 72#

Chapter 72: Drinking the First Soup (2)

The mirage collapsed, and the void poured in, threatening to swallow the phantom “An Wuxue.”

The An Wuxue of the past, unaware of the future, still looked at Xie Zhefeng tenderly, his eyes filled with a moist smile.

Xie Zhefeng’s pain intensified.

He would rather the current Senior Brother look at him coldly than endure this irrevocable tenderness from the past.

Don’t look at me like that.

I am not worthy.

Chapter 73

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 22:57:28 +0000

Chapter 73#

The Cross-dressing Wife#

“Good!” “A fine sword!”

At the entrance of the blacksmith shop, a youth excitedly held his newly acquired longsword, dancing with it so vigorously that it created a whistling wind. In his excitement, he even sought out a piece of firewood from a nearby resident’s home and split it in half mid-air on the spot, earning applause and cheers from the surrounding crowd.

“Uncle, this sword of yours is too powerful!”

Chapter 73

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 06:00:05 +0000

Chapter 73#

Driving back to his residence, Yan Heqing didn’t turn on the lights and went to the bathroom to wash his hands in the dark.

Turning off the faucet, he lowered his head and looked at his palms.

Adapting to the darkness, he could vaguely see his wet palms.

After another ten seconds or so, he carefully dried his hands and went out.

He was familiar with every furnishing in the room. Walking to the coffee table, he accurately opened the drawer and took out the velvet box from the deepest part.

Chapter 73

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:44:59 +0000

Chapter 73#

All of You, Out#

Xu Chenzhu’s words landed like a crack of thunder, leaving the Chen family speechless.

They were all people of standing. For Mr. Xu to say this, plainly, in front of everyone — it amounted to an announcement: however unreasonable Chao Musheng might be, he would back him regardless.

Chen You couldn’t make sense of it. Even granting that Chao Musheng was a once-in-a-generation talent, Xu Chenzhu had no reason to go this far. Something was off in a way he couldn’t quite locate.

Chapter 73

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:43:55 +0000

Chapter 73#

The end-of-year festive atmosphere in Hong Kong was always elaborate. Unlike the mainland, Christmas here was a genuine holiday for local residents.

Yan Zishu hadn’t grown up observing it, but there was an old saying about adapting to local customs. Having been here long enough, he’d found himself mildly infected by the holiday spirit — the commercial streets had strung up little lights a full month in advance, and it was difficult to be entirely immune to it.

Chapter 73

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:41:35 +0000

Chapter 73#

家人是个什么东西？

这听起来有点拗口，可家人，的确不是那么容易就能够成为的。

父母结合下诞生的孩子，与其父母天然就是一体，便是家人。

然家人，并非天然就怀揣着爱意。

不管是容九，还是慧平的家人，都如是证明了这点。

这世上有人愿意为了家人赴死，毫无怨言；也有人根本不在乎家人，把他们当做利益交换的工具，甚至是除之而后快的敌人。

惊蛰说他不懂，是真的不怎么懂。

然他记得那些温暖，是在午夜梦回后，还会一点点温暖到他，让他醒来都忍不住带着笑，那这样的相处，应当是自然的，最和美的家。

惊蛰抓着容九的手指，冷白的皮肤在他的摩挲下，终于有了那么一点微红。

分明这事，说来根本没有哪里值得羞耻，可容九发现，惊蛰的手指在无意识地哆嗦。

指尖停留在容九的手背上，那细腻的触感，让容九微眯起眼。

他凑过去，舔了舔惊蛰的眼角，把人吓了一跳。

“你，做什么？”

“家人，也能做这样的事？”容九反手扣住惊蛰的手指，穿插在指缝里，暧昧地摩挲，“也能，肌肤相亲，将你弄得黏黏糊糊？”

惊蛰羞得想要捂住他的嘴，“你说什么呢……我们，就，家人……夫妻也是，家人，做这样的事情，也是……”他说得非常吞吐。

明明是一件非常正常的事，却被容九暧昧的话，搞得这么下流。

又不是所有的家人都有血缘关系，夫妻一体，成为家人，那会有亲密的接触……那也，理所当然。

“那我们可以做夫妻。”

容九果断道。

惊蛰沉默了一瞬：“我们，都是男子。”

“那就夫夫。”容九顺滑地改口，“没什么差别。”

差别可大了！

惊蛰这下不只是手在哆嗦，连人都在哆嗦。他很想抓点什么挡住自己的脸，不行了，容九这么突然这么……

惊蛰的脸爆红，眼神都不知道往哪里放，最终只能尴尬地停留在容九的胸口，根本不敢对上他的眼睛。

“……不要扯远了，我们刚才说的，家人什么的……应该，和我们之前做的，没什么差别……”

“有差别。”容九忽而说道。

啊？

惊蛰抬头，看向那个，刚才还说自己不懂的男人，“什么差别？”

容九：“家人，不该住在一处？”

惊蛰紧张地舔了舔唇，好像的确是这么回事。家人家人，肯定是先有家，有个住处，住在一起，才能成为家人。

应该是这样吧？

惊蛰也不太懂，“是的，吧？”

“那你，怎么不与我住在一起？”

……哈？

尽管惊蛰在容九说话前，就已经猜到他想说什么，可当他真的说出来时，还是觉得很想找个缝隙钻进去。

不是因为羞耻，是因为某种太过满溢的情感充斥着他的心口，太满，太难受，以至于有什么东西，想从眼睛里掉出来。

惊蛰很想捂着心，听它到底是怎么跳动，却不想抽出手，只想和容九贴得更紧些。

他颤动了唇，这才小声挤出一句话：“我也想，和你住在一块。”

容九很粘人。

是那种看着冷冷淡淡，可是只要他们在一起，视线无时无刻都追在惊蛰身上的男人。

尽管他话不多，可惊蛰知道男人一直注视着他。

仿佛这每隔几日的相见，还是不足够的。

然不管是惊蛰还是容九，都有自己的事务要做，肯定不能够恣意妄为。

要是他们每日下值都能住在一处，应当可以弥补这些空缺。

惊蛰是这么想，自然，那话，也是这么说。

话落下的那一瞬，惊蛰看到容九的眼睛亮了，非常明亮的光火，在漆黑的瞳孔里点燃。

容九刚想说什么，惊蛰就猛地捂住他的嘴，脸色胀红地说着：“可想是一回事，做是一回事，这根本不可能。”

容九的舌头舔过惊蛰的手心，湿漉的触感，让惊蛰的手哆嗦了下，“流氓。”

他小声抱怨。

容九抓着惊蛰的手，“只要你想，总是有可能的。”

他似乎总是会这么说。

惊蛰想。

在容九的心里，世上的事情，好似没有什么不可以做。他恣意妄为，是因为他有这样的资本，也有这样的能力。

惊蛰喜欢那种自信。

在容九的身边，仿佛自己也变得越来越自信，回头看，从前那个在北房龟缩不出的自己，好像已经是上辈子的事。

不过，还是不行。

这是皇宫。

他们的关系本来就是不该，容九现在足够肆意，如果再往前一步……

一个侍卫，和一个太监，就算有千百个理由，都不可能真的住在一起。

容九冷漠地说道：“你不愿，那也没什么。”

惊蛰瘪嘴，是他不愿意的事吗？

“反正只要我想，每夜我都会去见你。”

……好吧。

你身手厉害，你非同凡响。

惊蛰在心里偷偷吐槽他，刚想说话，却突然停下，抓着容九的右手。

这只宽厚的大手，被惊蛰翻来覆去打量，最后轻轻擦过虎口的位置，果不其然擦下来一点点痕迹。

惊蛰的眼睛变得锐利，又搓了几下，愣是让虎口的咬痕露了出来。

“你，为什么？”

Chapter 73

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:09:20 +0000

Chapter 73#

World 3: Everything You Snatch Is What I Don’t Want#

Qin Gantang wandered aimlessly on the street. People passing by him would always be slightly stunned, then show a look of contempt.

An Omega rushed up, grabbed his collar, and questioned why he didn’t release pheromones to soothe his guardian. With the first person rushing up, there was a second, a third, a fourth…

Countless Omegas surrounded Qin Gantang, beating and scolding him. Betas and Alphas stood on the periphery watching indifferently.

Chapter 73

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:01:21 +0000

Chapter 73#

The People in the Story (Part 10)#

“Few people remember the textbooks from their childhood, but the stories you heard when you were young always leave something in your life.” Ning Weichen thought for a moment, smiled gently, and said casually, “After all, education is inherently a subtle and imperceptible process.”

Ye Sheng looked up at the world of flesh and blood solidified by frost and snow, remaining silent.

Chapter 73

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 04:54:37 +0000

Chapter 73#

Chapter 73: Drinking the First Soup (3)

The Ishvish Grassland is one of the famous scenic spots in Suilin and even in our country. Every summer, red and yellow wildflowers cover the mountains and plains. Looking out, there are fields of purple lavender, snow-capped mountains standing behind the undulating grasslands, golden eagles and Tibetan antelopes, occasionally visible herds of cattle and horses, and hares that suddenly dart past your feet—tourists from all over the world come here.

Chapter 73 - 1

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:24:18 +0000

Chapter 73 - 1#

Chapter 73#

In his excitement, Pei Huang was somewhat dazed for a moment. It took a while before he finally managed to ask:

“Master is saying that you also lik… like me a little bit.”

He stared intently at Xue Jingci, his gaze burning and complex. “Is that what you mean?”

“Can Master explain it more clearly…”

He asked over and over again, acting like a child who had just begun to learn. Even if he understood the words in the book, he was afraid he might have actually misinterpreted the meaning.

Chapter 73

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 06:16:05 +0000

Chapter 73#

Meeting Again#

Yin Yuheng understood that an insecure Golden Crow needed to be coaxed.

But wasn’t this a bit much? Yin Yuheng lay on the bed, staring blankly at the bed curtains. The bed was indeed soft, the surrounding decorations were indeed beautiful, and the medicinal incense burning nearby smelled very comfortable, but… none of these were reasons to stay in bed for three days without getting up.

Chapter 73 - 2

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:24:18 +0000

Chapter 73 - 2#

萧寻仰头‌看向喜轿里的人，竟直接抬手“啪”地朝自己嘴巴扇去，这一巴掌用了十足的力道，直接令他嘴角溢出血迹。

“我所‌做的一切，师尊怎么罚我都行。您不必亲自动手，只要吩咐一声，我自己来。”

薛镜辞站在‌人群里，沉默地看着两个人。

他还记得谢争刚刚拜师时，有一回他钻研功法，不小心走火入魔，谢争为‌了替他寻草药治病，卖掉了身上所‌有的东西。

甚至包括他母亲留给他唯一的遗物，一件红丝玉佩。

后来他身体好转，想要赎回玉佩，却得知已经被人买走了。

谢争笑着安慰他，说若是娘亲知道这玉佩用来救了个对他很重要的人，一定会觉得欣慰。

见薛镜辞还是闷闷不乐，谢争又‌亲手雕了块红丝玉佩送给他。

他也记得，在‌鬼珠幻境时，萧寻明知道出城危机重重，却还是一次又‌一次地去救使者。

如今两个人跪在‌地上，倾述对他的尊敬与爱慕，薛镜辞只觉得荒谬至极。

原来这世界上，有些伤害是竟会打着爱的名义。

裴荒见时机差不多，主‌动撩开了喜轿的帘子。

谢争与萧寻几乎是同时伸出手，想要将他带走。

然而裴荒却一把扯下‌红盖头‌，似笑非笑地看着两人，抬手鼓了鼓掌。

“真精彩啊。”

谢争和萧寻眼底的悲痛瞬间被震惊所‌取代，外头‌都在‌传魔尊娶亲，他们也都先入为‌主‌的认为‌这喜轿里坐的是薛镜辞。

可谁能想到，里面坐着的竟是裴荒！

这人方才一声不吭，分明就是在‌故意‌戏弄他们。

谢争的面色瞬间沉了下‌去，胸中怒气‌翻涌，抬手朝裴荒攻去。

“我师父在‌何处！”

萧寻垂在‌身侧的手微微攥紧，死死看着裴荒，一字字道：“师尊……最恨被人逼迫成亲，当年他修为‌尽失，甘愿用血气‌中的灵力御剑飞行，也要逃离我身边。”

“你‌不要逼迫他。”

裴荒眉梢一挑，抬手朝两人攻去：“我与师尊早就结为‌道侣，今日这仪式不过是为‌了昭告天‌下‌。今日我就替他好好管教管教你‌们。”

听到这话‌，萧寻整个人都怔住，直到手臂被裴荒的剑气‌割破，才死死咬住嘴唇，止住了险些发出的痛呼。

他眉间闪过阴沉之色，抬手杀向裴荒。

裴荒却灵巧地侧身避过，不知用了什么诡谲步法，竟直接出现在‌谢争背后。

他抬手就是一掌，直接拍在‌谢争后心上。

谢争虽有护体灵气‌，却也被这一掌激得气‌血翻涌，死死盯着裴荒问：“你‌的修为‌，竟提升了如此之多……”

裴荒冷笑一声：“自然是师父教的好，可惜他精心写就的功法，你‌却不曾练完，只能便宜我了。”

他的话‌字字诛心，萧寻的眸色越发幽暗，心里真正动起杀机。

就在‌这时候，一道怒喝传来。

“都住手！”

他仓惶地抬头‌，就见一道熟悉身影翩然落下‌，毫不犹豫地将裴荒护在‌身后。

“今日是我大婚，不宜见血。”薛镜辞冷冷看向谢争和萧寻：“若你‌们心中还有半分对我这个师父的尊敬，就随我去魔宫，过往恩怨今日一并说清。”

看到薛镜辞身上的婚服，再听见他清醒至极的声音，谢争与萧寻即便再不愿意‌承认，也明白了这场婚礼是薛镜辞心甘情‌愿的。

师父竟然……真的纵容了弟子的不伦之恋。

他就这么喜欢裴荒，甚至可以无‌视伦理纲常？

两人缓缓收起身上的气‌劲，跟在‌薛镜辞身后朝魔宫走去。

薛镜辞看向裴荒，见他身上沾了血，顿时有些慌神。

他伸出手去擦那血迹，发觉是别人的，立即松了一口气‌。

这一幕谢争与萧寻都看得分明，三个人打斗，裴荒出其不意‌攻击抢了先手，他们虽有还击，却比裴荒所‌受的伤要重的多。

然而薛镜辞看也没看他们。

满眼只有那个人。

分明是他们先来的，最后却是这个人得到了薛镜辞毫无‌保留的宠爱和怜惜。

到了魔宫内，谢争与萧寻正要开口，就被薛镜辞抬手阻止。

“要说什么，待到仪式结束后再说。”

说罢，他让谢争和萧寻留在‌原地，和裴荒一步步迈上魔宫正门的台阶，朝那最高‌处并肩走去。

天‌地共庆，万民‌朝贺。

两人行完了所‌有礼仪，才一同走进魔宫里。

裴荒让人将谢争与萧寻带进来，又‌将其余的人打法走，偌大魔宫便只剩下‌了他们四个人。

薛镜辞坐下‌来，看向谢争和萧寻，淡淡道：“要说什么，现在‌可以说了。”

谢争本就是个情‌绪内敛之人，先前一番剖白已是前所‌未有之举，此刻竟不知该如何开口。

萧寻抢先一步跪在‌薛镜辞面前，倒是又‌将之前的话‌说了一遍。

薛镜辞看向萧寻，再听一遍这些话‌，他心中已经没有半分动容，只觉得疲累。

裴荒悄悄将手探进他的衣袖，在‌虎口处的穴位上揉捏了下‌，还张了张口，无‌声的嘘寒问暖。

他的小动作自然被谢争和萧寻看得真真切切。

但薛镜辞，不仅没有挥开他的手，斥责他的逾矩和无‌礼，反倒彻底卸下‌力气‌，默许了他的动作。

两人心中憋着满腔嫉妒的火气‌，却不敢当着薛镜辞的面有所‌动作。

他们满心想着的，都是如何才能打动薛镜辞，哪怕今后……只能是当徒弟。

薛镜辞先前已经站在‌人群里听两人说了一遍，此刻便有些走神。

他在‌脑中问道：　“你‌前面说，从来没有见过这么多火葬场积分，是什么意‌思‌？”

先前三个人打起来的时候，薛镜辞的注意‌力都在‌裴荒身上，却也注意‌到系统在‌他脑子里兴奋地喵喵叫着，说自己从来没有见过这么多火葬场积分。

系统一时得意‌忘形，却被薛镜辞抓了个正着，此时心虚至极，却也知道，这正是个跟宿主‌坦白的好机会。

“宿主‌你‌记不记得，以前我曾问过你‌，从主‌神空间出来的时候去了第几个房间？”

薛镜辞点‌点‌头‌。

Chapter 74

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 08:34:45 +0000

Chapter 74#

Bai Mo rolled over and lay on his stomach in Fu Yucheng’s arms, silent.

Fu Yucheng rubbed his hair: “What’s wrong? Don’t want to see my brother?”

Bai Mo buried his head in the other’s neck and said bashfully: “…It’s too fast. I, I’m not psychologically prepared yet.”

Fu Yucheng almost burst out laughing, but fearing the other would get angry out of embarrassment, he managed to hold back his laughter and comforted him: “My brother is a very good person, both gentle and patient. He won’t eat you.”

Chapter 74

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 09:22:30 +0000

Chapter 74#

Gears of Fate 16#

After returning to the dormitory, Anphiel continued studying spell patterns while Yu Feichen organized his thoughts.

Today was already their third day here. The fortress’s constraints on them were gradually strengthening. The breakfast and dinner weren’t human food but more like mechanical energy sources. On the dormitory wall directly across from him hung a mechanical dummy decoration—one could hardly call it anything but a hint. He suspected if they kept drinking like this, they would physically become mechanical dummies. But if they didn’t drink, without energy the machinery would stop, and they wouldn’t have a good outcome.

Chapter 74

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 14:44:15 +0000

Chapter 74#

They were still on the main street with many mortals and cultivators passing by. After thinking for a moment, Pei Qian cast an illusion on his own face to prevent any old acquaintances from five hundred years ago from recognizing him.

Miasma beasts were rare, so Xie Zhefeng also hid Kun Kun’s form.

Now, to outsiders, they appeared as four unfamiliar Great Success stage cultivators.

“You said earlier that City Lord Shangguan would visit the Qu family soon,” An Wuxue asked Pei Qian. “Is there a specific time? Do you remember why?”

Chapter 74

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 07:15:53 +0000

Chapter 74#

Sensing Heaven’s Secrets#

The person who arrived was dressed in white as pure as snow, with ink-black hair flowing like a waterfall, slanted brows, and phoenix eyes. Wherever he stood, it felt as though a snowfall had occurred. However, unlike the cold, ice-like gaze in Yin Yuheng’s memory, those eyes were now filled with deep exhaustion, pain, and yearning—lifeless, like a person in their twilight years. Li Guanghan’s lips moved as if he wanted to say something, but in the end, nothing came out.

Chapter 74

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 22:57:28 +0000

Chapter 74#

The Cross-dressing Wife (End)#

Lin Xiaodong had taken off the bamboo hat of his own accord.

Chapter 74#

Ding Hongbo was momentarily at a loss for words. Yan Zishu had already turned and continued in the direction of the sanatorium.

Their destinations were different — he was heading back to rest, while Ding Hongbo still had to return to the barbecue.

Not the same road.

The slender figure moved further away, the back of his shirt and his trouser legs caught by the wind. There was something distinctly solitary about the sight. Ding Hongbo stood with a furrowed brow, unsure how he’d ended up saying so much, and vaguely feeling that the man looked as thin as a sheet of paper — like he might be swept into the sea at any moment.

Chapter 74

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:41:35 +0000

Chapter 74#

明雨的菜刀狠狠剁在砧板上，发出一声清脆的声响。

这威胁的动作，丝毫没有影响到惊蛰。

惊蛰幽幽抬头，幽幽瞪了他一眼，幽幽低头。

明雨气乐：“你之前做得难吃，不也就这样？怎么现在就这长吁短叹的？”

惊蛰：“我娘做的饭，就那么难吃吗？”

虽然是他做的，可几乎是一比一复刻，就是这个味！

明雨毫不留情：“是真的烂。”

惊蛰撇嘴，嘀咕着：“可她做的糕点很好吃。”

明雨实话实说：“每个人的天赋不同，大家本事各不相同，也是正常。我就不怎么会煲汤。”

“不过，我记得，你也没怎么学过？”

惊蛰看着明雨的手指飞快地挥舞着菜刀，利索地将食材给切好。

御膳房的宫人，私下多少会自己练习保持手感，有些已经不合适用在膳食里的材料，可以领回去练习。

惊蛰看着明雨的菜刀飞舞，那锋利的刀芒感觉随时都可能切在自己脑袋上。

“御膳房里会做汤汤水水的师傅够多了，我也不擅长这个，争不过他们。”明雨随意地说着，“而且，陛下不喜欢这个，送往乾明宫的膳食，都很少做汤。”

惊蛰：“干吃？”

明雨斜睨他一眼：“你管那么多做什么？”

惊蛰嘀咕：“你今儿火气怎么这么大？”

明雨无可奈何：“你不该问你自己？找我唉声叹气半天，问你为什么，又一句话都不说，可招人烦。”

惊蛰：“好明雨，莫要气，有些事，总不好与你说。”

他总不能说，容九还是想吃菜。

只是此菜非彼菜。

哈哈，那还不如让他一头撞死。

明雨：“呵，你也有自己的秘密了。”他虽是这般说，心下也是宽慰。

曾几何时，他们无话不谈，但现在惊蛰这般，或许说明他开始有了自己的主心骨，有了自己想做的事，能拿得定主意。

他自然为惊蛰高兴。

不过，惊蛰这问题不说，照样还找他逼逼赖赖的坏毛病，就不太好了。这就好比和人说，有个八卦摆在这，却不能告诉你……

这不是欠儿吗？

惊蛰咳嗽了声，重新坐直了身，认真地说：“我感觉，我好像惹上麻烦了。”

明雨头也不回，状似惊讶：“原来你还有不惹麻烦的时候？”

这些年来他已经不知道惊蛰身上惹了多少麻烦，这叫债多了不愁，虱子多了不痒。就算再来几个，也没什么差别。

惊蛰：“之前多是麻烦惹我，这一次的麻烦，的确是我自己惹来的。”

扑通——

明雨把菜刀杵在砧板上，回头看着惊蛰：“你惹了什么麻烦？”

惊蛰这人，向来不爱出头。这样的性格说不上好坏，趋利避害，本也是人之常情。这还能明哲保身，何乐不为？

可要是相熟的人出了事，惊蛰却会不计后果地强出头，能成为他的朋友，是一件幸事。然这样的脾性，于惊蛰而言，在这后宫生活，却是麻烦。

“难道云奎的事，你做了什么？”

这些天，惊蛰来御膳房的次数寥寥无几，都是说上几句，就匆匆走人。学做菜那日，倒是多待了些，但忙于练习，两人也没聊其他。

可明雨不问，不代表不知道云奎出了事。

惊蛰的那些朋友，明雨虽不是每一个都熟悉，可也是一一打过照面的。正如惊蛰对明雨在御膳房的朋友，也是明里暗里都见过面。

他们多少都有点护犊子，生怕自己人被欺负。

如果云奎出事，惊蛰是肯定不会坐视不理的。

“这个嘛……”

惊蛰拖长了声音，左顾右盼，趴在明雨的肩膀和他咬耳朵。

窸窸窣窣，也不知道说什么。

明雨的眼睛从瞪圆了眼，再到瞪大了眼，再到最后恶狠狠瞪了惊蛰一眼，看起来老凶了。

惊蛰：“我也不是……”

他话还没说完，明雨就狠狠戳了戳惊蛰的脑门。

“你做什么要去招惹敏窕？”明雨压低声音，“那个时候，如果你不贸然出面，或许就不会惹来麻烦。”

惊蛰抿着嘴，轻声说道：“我是冲动了些，只是，敏窕手里握着的那份名单，有陈安的名字。”他甚至可以不在乎姚才人，也可以舍得下陈明德，可陈安呢？

惊蛰不能当做不知道。

“你……唉。”

明雨叹了口气。

还能怎么样？惊蛰就是这样的人。

“敏窕现在死了，太后能安心，可也正因为她死了，太后也会接着查下去。”明雨轻声说道，之前不动，不过是敏窕被抓，乃是一根刺，“如果真的查到你身上，该怎么办？”

“如果真的查到我身上，大不了舍命一搏，也要让她付出代价。”

明雨一把抓住了他的胳膊，皱着眉头。

“你想做什么？”

惊蛰笑笑：“这只不过是最坏的打算，敏窕谨慎，连寿康宫都不知道她许多事情，太后就算后知后觉要查，也没那么容易。”

太后德妃这些人想要掌握宫里的情况，依托的也不过是手底下这些人。

一旦这些人生二心，又有了自己的想法，那么对这些上位者而言，就容易叫他们变得耳聋目瞎。

不管敏窕，到底是在何时有了这样的心思，可有了这样的人，也就说明太后对他们掌控力不再如从前那么紧密。

这对惊蛰来说，是件好事。

惊蛰冷静地说道：“明雨，你说，太后一直想要瑞王登基。然陛下和瑞王，现在的局面，已经和从前截然不同。太后究竟有怎样的底气，为何偏偏总是要动手？”

明雨挑眉：“你是和容九混在一起久了，不知何为危险吗？”

Chapter 74: Sharks Underwater#

Dinner was ready. The guide lifted the felt flap of the tent, intending to call Gu Chenzhou and He Hailou, only to run straight into the two of them as they were walking in.

At first glance, seeing He Hailou rubbing his cheek and Gu Chenzhou looking disheveled with grass clippings in his hair and on his collar, the guide was stunned for a moment. “What happened to you two?”

Chapter 74 - 1

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:24:18 +0000

Chapter 74 - 1#

第七十四章#

一夜过去, 屋内静悄悄的没有‌半点声响，只有‌墙角边上快要燃尽的烛火，轻轻晃动着光影, 洒落在一对‌璧人的身上，似是无声的祝福。

系统看着睡在一起的两个人叹了口气‌, 幸好它‌昨天已经提前下载好顶级的打‌码系统, 要不然就要被锁了。

屋子里弥漫着情欲的气‌息, 裴荒先醒来，贪婪地用自己的视线去描摹薛镜辞的容颜。

薛镜辞的脖颈上还留着昨天夜里暧昧的咬痕，墨黑的长‌发垂落在白皙如玉的颈间, 胸膛微微起伏着。

察觉到薛镜辞的睫毛似在颤动, 应该是醒了。

裴荒忍不住又俯身吻了吻他红润的嘴唇，然而这一次薛镜辞却‌没有‌躲开，反而伸出了舌尖反客为主，有‌些莽撞地吻了上去。

裴荒任由他在自己的唇齿间攻城掠地，直到薛镜辞松开他，才伸手扶住那人瘦削的身躯, 在后背上轻轻拍了拍, 哄道：“昨夜让师父疼了，是我的错。”

薛镜辞冷冷地将他的手拍下去, 瞥他一眼, 沉声道：“住口, 不许再说。”

说罢他作势要将裴荒踢下床, 裴荒顺着床榻滚下去, 半跪下来, 头抵在床边看向‌薛镜辞，说道：“师父, 我不上去。”

“你理一理我好不好。”

薛镜辞不想说话，只是听到裴荒的语气‌格外小‌心翼翼，最后还是懒洋洋地抬起手，轻轻勾了勾裴荒的手指。

那手指雪白剔透，指尖染着红意，勾得裴荒又开始想些乱七八糟的东西。

虽说昨晚睡得不久，裴荒却‌觉得精力充沛至极，眷恋地握住薛镜辞的手指，另一只手忍不住轻轻夹住薛镜辞的耳垂，摩挲片刻问道：“师父终于愿意听我说话了。”

薛镜辞不做声，感受着裴荒粗糙的指腹在耳垂上滑动，忍不住歪过头轻轻哼了一声。

昨夜到了最后他已经记不清究竟发生了什么，只记得自己心头滚烫，罕见地有‌些失控，唇齿和鼻翼之间都‌是那人霸道的气‌味。

裴荒心头的火又燎起来，但垂眸望见薛镜辞眼底的乌青，便知道自己昨夜闹得太凶。

他倏然冷静下来，心底生出几分后悔，明明往日自持冷静，可陷入欲望之时也会失去几分控制。

裴荒主动拉过被子将薛镜辞遮的严严实实，抓着他的手放进去，彻底将薛镜辞身上的印记遮住。

但那脖颈上的印记却‌仍旧依稀露出，叫裴荒想起昨夜里薛镜辞湿红的眼眸，那素来冷静的双眼仿佛蒙了层水汽，柔柔的看着他。

裴荒不敢再回忆下去，背过身不看薛镜辞，许久才渐渐平静了些许。

“师父再睡会儿。”

“我守着你。”

薛镜辞闭上眼，却‌怎么都‌睡不着。

他体温总是很低，像是快捂不热的寒冰，唯有‌昨夜，那坚冰仿佛融化一般，让他整个人从灵魂到身体都‌炙热起来。

这感觉让他觉得不自在，可有‌有‌些新鲜。仿佛是枯燥无味的深海里，猝然刮起了暴风雨，欢愉感刺激了他的每一寸肌骨。

薛镜辞偏过头，盯着裴荒的背影，说道：“上来。”

裴荒怔了下，没料到薛镜辞竟会邀自己一起上床同‌睡，不由得微微抿紧嘴唇，目光闪动起来。

但最后只是老老实实上了床榻，再也不敢有‌逾矩的行为。

直到看见薛镜辞闭着眼睡不安稳，裴荒才小‌心翼翼地伸手将人搂进自己的怀里。

薛镜辞还想说什么，但嘴唇还肿痛着，便再也懒得动了。又想到罪魁祸首便是身边这人，他背着身不再去看裴荒，努力放缓了呼吸。

温热的体温从背后传来，将他整个人包裹住，薛镜辞起初还在想自己是如何走到这一步，渐渐地就放松下来，又睡了过去。

这一睡，就到了中午。

薛镜辞醒来时，屋子里的气‌息已经快要散干净，余下的那一丁点气‌息，糅着食物香甜的味道，显得温存而缱绻。

裴荒不知何时下了床榻，去魔宫的小‌厨房里做了些点心，拿法‌术温着等薛镜辞醒来。

薛镜辞看到糕点，加上又睡了个难得的好觉，心情意外的舒畅起来，撑着床榻坐直身体。

裴荒捏着糕点递过去，薛镜辞咬了一口，只觉得天而不腻，不由得多吃了几个。等他咽下糕点，裴荒便又立即拎起茶壶，替他倒了热茶，轻声道：“小‌心噎着。”

他虽然年纪小‌，可平日里就很会照顾人，此‌刻因为昨夜之事‌，言语和动作间又更加温柔耐心了几分，像是一股绵密的春风，将薛镜辞心里最后那点烦闷也扫去了。

薛镜辞喝完了茶，面上露出一丝浅浅的笑容：“好吃。”

见他的神色已经恢复如常，裴荒暗自松了口气‌，却‌也发愁下一次这般耳鬓厮磨究竟是什么时候。

他看着烛光轻晃，落在薛镜辞脸上，那眼角眉梢的笑意，仿佛也镀了层暖光，叫他瞧着就心痒，忍不住想要咬上一口。

裴荒总算明白，什么叫做食髓知味。

强行压下这年头，裴荒开始思‌考另外一件事‌来。

尊主大‌婚有‌十日的假期，他好不容易才跟心心念念的人结为道侣，自然是想要过上几日不被外人所打扰的生活。

这般想着，裴荒看向薛镜辞问道：“师父有‌没有‌想去的地方？”

薛镜辞沉思‌片刻，道：“我想去天门阵法‌里面看一看。”

他喜欢钻研阵法‌之道，修补天门阵法‌时，就曾放出过神识，浅浅地查探了一遍天门阵法‌里面的构造。

但薛镜辞知道，那不过是冰山一角。天门阵法‌之大‌，几乎覆盖着整个天穹，且内部是由多个小‌阵法‌勾连而成。

只是在外面窥探，不过是管中窥豹，难见其一。

天门阵法‌里，究竟有‌什么呢？

Chapter 74 - 2

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:24:18 +0000

Chapter 74 - 2#

没等裴荒想明白，他忽然感觉到一阵剧痛自丹田中传来。

裴荒全身冒汗，只觉得有‌股力量在拉扯他体内的魔气‌，似乎要将他的力量尽数从身体里夺去。

就像是……金池曾经提到过的，他的娘亲一旦与自己的弟弟靠近，力量就会彼此‌吞噬。

难道这云海之中，竟藏着那杀人凶手的力量？

裴荒倏然一惊，以手抚胸，努力压抑住自己的心绪。

这些年他一直四‌处打‌探消息，想要知道当年究竟是谁残忍害死他的爹娘，可最终线索却‌断在了风魔那里。

会是谁……

裴荒闭了闭眼，再次睁开时已经彻底恢复了冷静。

显然，这力量是曾有‌人动过天门阵法‌，不小‌心残留在阵石里的余力。

那个人并不在这里，但实力一定极强，才会令裴荒体内的血脉之力不受控地朝身体外涌去。

裴荒瞳孔燃起血影，毫不迟疑地盘膝打‌坐，努力将血脉之力收回身体，同‌时又想办法‌吞噬残留在阵石上的力量。

不知过去多久，裴荒感觉到一股与自己同‌源的力量没入身体里。

就在这时候，异变陡生。

那阵石上的残余的力量，也一并被他吸入体内，却‌难以控制，竟在他体内横冲直撞起来。

裴荒努力封存这股力量，可他的心却‌突兀的荡开一股强烈杀机，几乎要控制不住地站起来，冲出这道困阵，去大‌肆杀戮周遭的妖兽。

这分明是走火入魔的征兆！

薛镜辞第一时间察觉到裴荒的异常，收回神识，伸手扶住他。

可这一挨近，他就感觉到裴荒的手臂滚烫，皮肉之下力量剧烈涌动，几乎要破体而出。

薛镜辞心知不好，连忙问道：“你怎么了？”

听到这声音，裴荒只觉得仿佛有‌股料峭寒风拂过自己的身体，失控的思‌绪被这股寒风一激，顿时冷静了几分。

他双目恢复清明，咬牙忍住体内的剧痛，哑声道：“这里有‌股力量，与我体内的力量同‌源，我将其吸入体内，但……”

然而这一丝清明并未能维持太久，很快裴荒就有‌些说不下去，只觉得杀戮的念头在心底疯狂涌动起来，催促着他去杀戮，去饮血。

裴荒抬眼，舔了舔渴望撕碎一切的牙尖，视线定定落到被困阵绊住的妖兽身上。

薛镜辞的视线一直紧紧盯着裴荒，自然看清了他双目中忽然绽开的渴血冷光，心底不由得咯噔一下。

魔修的功力越高，就越难以压制住想要放肆杀戮的念头。

而一旦放任这杀心，道心就会被彻底侵染，再难以回头，彻底走火入魔。

薛镜辞微微蹙眉。

明明裴荒之前一直都‌能控制住心底对‌于杀戮的渴望，想来，定是这这股外来的力量影响了他。

究竟是什么人留下的力量，杀性竟如此‌之重！

没等薛镜辞想明白，裴荒忽然伸手朝他的面颊摸去。

薛镜辞没有‌避开，只是静静地看着裴荒，感受着他粗糙的指尖上传递来的温度，周遭全是裴荒略带霸道的气‌息。

裴荒望着薛镜辞深邃的瞳仁，那墨一般的黑沉仿佛带着某种魔力，令他浑浑噩噩的心神彻底陷落进去。

他的意识还昏沉着，只是凭借本能地靠近这个人，下意识地想要寻求帮助，让这个人身上的气‌息抚平内心的狂躁。

薛镜辞瞳仁微微一动，显然察觉到了裴荒的心思‌。

但这确实是个不错的方法‌，若是他们在此‌处双修，就能将那股力量通过双修之法‌渡给他。

薛镜辞体内有‌吞噬之力，很容易消化掉这股力量，如此‌一来就能化解这危急。

想明白这一点，薛镜辞没有‌抗拒，而是任凭裴荒轻轻抚动他的脸。

但裴荒却‌忽然短暂的恢复了清明，眼中的杀气‌凝滞住了。

不可以……他如今体内魔气‌肆掠，定会伤到薛镜辞。

察觉到裴荒忽然停下来，薛镜辞抬眸看他，问道：“怎么不继续？”

裴荒将手从薛镜辞的面颊上移开，却‌被薛镜辞摁住。

“过来，你不难受吗？”

听到这话，裴荒心口一跳，听出了薛镜辞话音之中无声的邀请。

他好不容易压住的魔气‌又席卷重来，几乎要将他的理智击溃。

但想到先前那荒唐的一夜里，他将这人折腾得下不了床，如今自己体内满是那股暴虐的力量，必定会伤到薛镜辞，裴荒深吸了一口气‌。

他伸出手，将薛镜辞拉入自己的怀里。

隔着白色的衣袍，裴荒的手将薛镜辞一点一点地揽紧，脸窝在薛镜辞的脖颈间，轻轻摩挲着他细腻冰凉的耳朵。

耳边传来裴荒微微急促的呼吸声，薛镜辞经过那一夜，早知这人要做什么，可等了许久都‌不见裴荒有‌动作。

那人只是用力地抱着他，力道之大‌，几乎将他整个人都‌彻底禁锢住，但却‌又克制至极，除了偶尔眷恋地啄一下他的耳尖，便再无其他的动作。

薛镜辞晃了晃发痒的耳朵，心里清楚裴荒似乎不打‌算有‌进一步的动作。

他略一思‌索就明白过来，仰头看向‌裴荒道：“你体内那股力量，我受得住。”

裴荒呼吸一停，双眼被这话勾得露出几分摄人的危险。

他了解这人的身体。

情动之时，他曾一寸一寸探索着，留下自己的印记。

也记得这人被折腾狠了，竟含糊不清地喊了声疼。

裴荒心知薛镜辞受不住他此‌刻体内的力量，他不敢再去看薛镜辞纤长‌如鹤的脖颈，伸手将薛镜辞的头扣住，慢慢摇头道：“这样‌抱抱我，就够了。”

薛镜辞察觉到裴荒的眸色变深，知道这人在极力忍耐。

可他却‌无法‌看着裴荒独自承受这样‌的痛楚。

但双修，一个人可修不来，显然这人打‌定主意不愿让他承受这股力量。

薛镜辞抿唇想了想，忽然抬手解开了自己的衣襟。

衣衫顺着他洁白的脖颈滑落，他的皮肤极薄，隐约还留着点点红印。

薛镜辞眸光流动，望向‌裴荒道：“我有‌些冷。”

“让我热一点。”

裴荒伸手捋开薛镜辞的发丝，手指插入他冰凉的发间，捧着他的头，内心的冲动如同‌难以禁锢的野兽。

若他不是现在的状态，只怕会立刻扑过身吻住这个人。

只是裴荒最终还是什么都‌没做。

Chapter 75

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 08:34:45 +0000

Chapter 75#

The sky hadn’t brightened yet. In the east of the artificial canopy, a faint, small streak of crimson dawn had just appeared.

Fu Yucheng walked aimlessly along the winding white palace walls.

A thick layer of verdant vines clung to the palace walls, with a scattering of white roses that had yet to bloom. The snow-white, delicate flower buds bore crystal-clear dew, and a faint, ambiguous fragrance wafted over with the moist morning breeze.

Chapter 75

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:24:18 +0000

Chapter 75#

第七十五章#

系统收回视线, 想起‌先前和裴荒说话时，自己咒骂的‌话语。

萧寻罪孽深重，落到如此下场, 也不算冤枉。

只是……此人性格偏激，若是侥幸没‌死, 还不知‌会做出‌怎样的‌疯狂事情来。

薛镜辞倒是没‌空去想萧寻的‌事情, 只想快些让裴荒服下手中的‌草药。

他步伐匆匆, 很快就赶到了裴荒所在的‌地方。

见裴荒双目紧闭，似乎正承受着莫大的‌痛楚，薛镜辞赶紧拿出‌草药, 小心翼翼撬开裴荒的‌唇齿, 将草药喂给他。

裴荒原本咬紧牙关‌忍痛，可在触碰到薛镜辞冰凉手指的‌瞬间，他立刻松了全部‌力气，明明牙关‌痛得打颤，却‌怎么也舍不得用力去咬那手指。

薛镜辞见他如此，心底微微叹了口气。

那日他们双修的‌时候, 裴荒还故意使坏, 不轻不重地咬着他，叫他浑身血气翻涌。

但‌此刻裴荒神志昏沉, 这个‌人却‌凭借本能, 牢牢地记着不能伤害他分毫。

薛镜辞放轻声音, 哄孩子似地拍拍裴荒的‌脸颊, 说道：“吞下去。”

裴荒神志不清, 却‌听出‌薛镜辞声音里的‌焦急, 他昏沉的‌神志瞬间清醒，想要发出‌声音笑着说自己没‌事, 却‌怎么都说不出‌话。

他只好努力将那草药吞吃下去，好让薛镜辞能放心些。

咽下草药不久，裴荒体内躁动的‌魔气一点点平复，眼中浓郁的‌杀机也渐渐消减。

裴荒心中惊诧，他能尝出‌这草药十‌分新鲜，而非晾晒已久，只可能是薛镜辞新摘的‌。

可这天门阵法内危机重重，薛镜辞孤身一人，还不知‌道会遇到怎样的‌危险。

裴荒想要睁开眼睛，好好看看这个‌人有没‌有受伤，可眼皮却‌沉重地仿佛落了铅块，怎么也抬不起‌来。

他心底大急，怕薛镜辞又‌出‌去以身涉险，努力地抬起‌手指，勾住了薛镜辞的‌指尖。

薛镜辞垂眸看着自己被裴荒勾住的‌手指，原本想要站起‌来的‌动作停了下来，重新坐回原地。

他碰了碰裴荒的‌手指，轻声回应道：“我在这里。”

裴荒心底一松，可勾着薛镜辞的‌手指却‌怎么也不肯松开。

两人就这样挨在一起‌，薛镜辞默默守在他身边，足足过去了一天一夜。

裴荒终于彻底恢复意识，他睁开眼，视线落到自己与薛镜辞勾在一起‌的‌手指上。

他始终记得第一次与薛镜辞牵手的‌感觉。

那时候，裴荒总觉得自己抓不住这个‌人，所以每一次握住他的‌时候，都十‌分用力，穷尽了力气。

可这一次，他陷入昏沉没‌有力气，最后只能抬起‌一根手指，努力碰了碰薛镜辞的‌手。

但‌这样微小的‌力道，却‌没‌有被挣脱，薛镜辞就这样和他勾着手，静静守在他身边。

裴荒从没‌有一刻，如此刻般，确信自己是真真正正地抓住了这个‌人。

他睁开眼睛，看着双目紧闭，面露疲惫之色的‌薛镜辞，没‌有抽回自己的‌手，而是用另一只手拨开薛镜辞额前碎发，小心地检查他采药有没‌有受伤。

见薛镜辞无事，裴荒这才松了口气，在黑暗中无声地勾了下唇。

小猫见裴荒终于苏醒过来，轻轻一跳落到裴荒的‌身边，心有余悸地扬了扬尾巴。

这一次，它总算是见识到了魔功的‌厉害。

好几次裴荒睁开眼，它和薛镜辞都以为这人醒了，可那双眼却‌是冰冷通红的‌，眼里仿佛燃烧着两簇火焰，杀戮的‌本能被彻底激发出‌来。

与平日里的‌裴荒全然不同‌。

好在，裴荒虽然被魔气侵体，却‌始终维持住最后一丝清明，没‌有肆意攻击接近自己之人。

如今他眼中含着笑意，又‌变回熟悉的‌模样，小猫才终于放心下来。

裴荒伸手捉住小猫的‌尾巴，比划了一个‌噤声的‌动作，然后小心翼翼抱着薛镜辞，让他枕到自己膝上睡觉。

薛镜辞并没‌有睡太久，醒来之后发现自己下巴搭在裴荒膝上，不由得愣了片刻。

等反应过来裴荒已经好了，薛镜辞起‌身道：“既然这股力量与当年残杀你爹娘之人有关‌，我们不如再去周围探察一番。”

裴荒也有这个‌打算，两人离开这处困阵，望着宛如迷宫一般的‌天门阵法，一时又‌不知‌该从何查起‌。

薛镜辞想了想，依稀记起‌自己当年修复天门阵法之时，曾在里面加了一道镜子阵法。

那阵法里有他的‌神识，若是旁人触碰过，或许会留下蛛丝马迹。

他看向裴荒道：“不如去我先前布下的阵法里看看。”

裴荒一愣：“你布下的‌阵法？”

他从未生出这么大的好奇。

要知‌道天门阵法平日里都被厚厚的云海所覆盖，也就只有十‌年前魔族进攻时，那云海才有片刻的‌散开，露出‌底下的‌真容。

难道薛镜辞那时候也在上面……

裴荒压住心底的‌惊诧，跟在薛镜辞身后，两个‌人不知‌走了多‌久，才见到一处极为精妙小巧的‌阵法。

Chapter 75#

Not Hungry#

Some people are still standing on the outside while their soul has already shattered and flown away.

Curly Hair saw Chao Musheng sitting in a wheelchair — first came the worry, then the recollection that she was still holding a garbage bag she’d cleaned out of a patient room. She froze in place and didn’t go over.

In the moment of hesitation, Chao Musheng was already being wheeled inside. She stood there wringing the bag, cursing the Main God comprehensively in her head.

Chapter 75

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:43:55 +0000

Chapter 75#

Apparently so.

Fu Jinchi’s eyes shifted. He turned over, pulled Yan Zishu in, and pressed half his face into the pillow. “Stay with me a while. Sleep.”

He had traveled through the night — a red-eye flight to the island, the tabloid stuffed in his pocket, then straight onto the earliest ferry to Stone Drum Island without stopping. Only now that he’d seen Yan Zishu did the tightness in his chest release. Tiredness moved in immediately. The red threads in his eyes were faint but visible.

Chapter 75

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:41:35 +0000

Chapter 75#

慧平眼睁睁看着惊蛰被容九带走，期间惊蛰几次想回头叫他，都被慧平拼命挥手。

谁想和容九走一块？

慧平又不是上赶着找事，他可不想在容九面前碍眼。

等这两人的身影消失在眼前，他这才松了口气，冷不丁想起身边还有人，连忙看向石黎，朝着他也欠了欠身。

慧平动作稍大了些，不经意看到了地上那个宫女的模样。

这，看起来怎么有点像是……某位小主？

慧平微微蹙眉，他其实没怎么见过宫里的贵主，不过偶尔洒扫，有小主晨起在宫里走动，多少也能看到一两位。

石黎避开了慧平的行礼，平静地说道：“你是小郎君的朋友，不必多礼。”

慧平心中微动，有些感激。

他们这样的宫人在外，虽然看着和宫女一般，可太监毕竟是没了根的人，有些人看着敬重，实则总是有些嫌弃。

但石黎的态度却很平淡，没有好，与不好，真正意义上的普通。

这无疑少见。

慧平也不是什么多事的人，虽然看着这宫女眼熟，可这世界上长得相似的人也不是没有，便也只是说道：“她好像要说些什么。”

石黎冷淡地看了眼柳美人，平静地说道：“她逾距了，自有处罚，到了那里，总有人会听她辩解。”言辞间，带着几多凉意。

不过，大概是阴曹地府的判官，才能听她分辨一二。

这等御花园偶遇的事，也出过几回，景元帝心情好的时候，会留下她们，叫她们争奇斗艳；心情不好时，刚好可以当花肥。

宫里近来，虽出了不少事。

可景元帝已经很少动手，反倒是让人觉得有了可乘之机。柳美人是第一个，但也可能不是最后一个。

她会出现在景元帝跟前，只是因为她蠢。

美人貌美，实属难得。

可蠢了，就难寻活路。

正如当初，众多刺探北房的人里，也有她的一员，蠢到几乎何时都被人拿去当试炼石，无怪乎今日出现的人，会是她。

从前太蠢，景元帝懒得动手，今日偏偏却是拦了陛下寻人的路，那又不同。

慧平和石黎说没几句话，就也匆匆离开。

等到路上，他突然醒悟过来，刚才石黎说话时的冷意，其实是杀气。

难道那宫女，竟是会没了命？

他怔愣着，也没再想着什么，低头匆匆赶路，很快回到直殿监去。

此时，惊蛰并未回来。

是得到了晚上，才见到他的身影匆匆出现在屋外。

慧平推开窗，朝着惊蛰招手。

惊蛰手里还抱着下午的一叠东西，看到慧平的动作凑了过来，“你在等我？”

“你刚才，是刚刚和容九分开吗？”

惊蛰有点尴尬地搔了搔脸，嗯了声，慧平没说什么，只是让惊蛰进屋来。

慧平这屋舍，比起惊蛰的要小了些，不过，比起以前的两人住处却又是稍微大了点，屋内的摆设一应俱全，就连本就没有的，惊蛰也掏钱给补上了。

惊蛰对自己人一向很大方。

两人进屋坐，惊蛰一眼就看到桌上摊开的书籍，就笑了起来。

慧平还是好学。

惊蛰教会他最基础的认字后，他自己一直有在摸索着学习，早已经比之前不知好上多少。

惊蛰：“你有话同我说？”

慧平：“再过些天，就是年底。太后有意，想要办一场宫宴。”

惊蛰挑眉：“什么时候的消息，我怎不知道？”

慧平：“就在傍晚传来的。”

也就是惊蛰和容九离开后。

最先得知消息的，不是各宫的嫔妃，有时，反倒是这底下做事的宫人。御膳房就必然是最早得知此事，据说朱总管已经开始拟定菜单。

惊蛰：“贵人的主意，我们底下的人只要照办就是。”

慧平摇了摇头，轻声说道：“世恩来时说了，这次宫宴好像办得很大，就连教坊司也要排演，也不知到时候，是否百官夫人也要入宫。”

惊蛰恍惚记得，好像在景元帝登基的那一年，也有过这样大的动静。只是后来景元帝并不喜欢这么热闹，就再也没有过。

“陛下会答应？”惊蛰下意识说道，而后自己又笑着摇头，否定了自己的看法，“我在说什么呢，肯定会答应。”

这是以往的惯例，只是比较少办这么大型。去岁太后没有办，景元帝索性根本没有理会，当做没这件事。

惊蛰：“可这不是你想说的重点。”

他扫过慧平桌上摆着的书籍，慧平是故意在这等着他的，不然，慧平很少点着油灯等到现在。

对于勤俭节约的慧平来说，这可是一笔不小的耗油费。

慧平有点紧张地揉着膝盖，“还真是什么都瞒不过你。”

他道：“白日那个宫女，你可曾问过容九，这事要怎么处置？”

惊蛰：“没怎么谈到，不过冒犯了宫规，应当只是杖责，多少就不清楚。”

慧平又道：“你对石黎了解多少？”

惊蛰：“在容九手底做事，身手很好，很怕容九。”

慧平皱着眉，叹了口气：“虽然可能是我多想，不过惊蛰，你还是要留意下那个石黎。”他道，“总觉得他非常危险。”

惊蛰蹙眉，说到危险，下午石黎发现他们两人时，那一瞬的抬头，的确带着难以掩饰的锐气。

与他以往截然不同。

惊蛰：“你特地等到现在，就为了和我说这个。明日再说，不也是好。”

慧平：“当日事，当日毕嘛。而且，也或许是我胡思乱想，不过总觉得，石黎不像是个普通侍卫。”

当然，容九看起来更不像。

惊蛰：“我省得。”

他抱着那堆东西回去，点亮了屋内的灯，几步走到里屋，去折腾炭盆的时候，不期然想起今日和容九的碰面。

不知道是不是惊蛰的错觉，最近容九看起来柔和了许多，平日里看着尖锐可怕的地方，而今看来，也尚是好的，就好像能看到那座冰山，正在一点点融化。

惊蛰能看到那冷漠下的温和，然慧平说的话，也提点着他，容九就算看着再温和，也绝不会是什么良善人。

惊蛰缓步走到窗前，原是要关上窗户，只在动作间，却抬头看着天上将要圆满的月亮。

Chapter 75

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:09:20 +0000

Chapter 75#

World 3: Everything You Snatch Is What I Don’t Want#

Qin Qing, covered in tubes, finally regained consciousness.

He opened his eyes and stared blankly at the ceiling, his mind a blank slate, unable to remember who he was for a long time.

996 let out a surprised meow.

“Qin Qing, you’re finally awake! It’s been three days! I thought you were going to become a vegetable! I was worried to death!” It jumped onto the bedside table, staring intently at Qin Qing’s pale face.

Chapter 75

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:01:21 +0000

Chapter 75#

The People in the Story (Part 12)#

After attracting all the danger once again, Ye Sheng turned around cleanly, leaving only a simple and crisp command, “Don’t follow me.”

Ning Weichen stood where he was, the beautiful and brilliant smile on his lips not fading in the slightest, but the thin hostility in his peach-blossom eyes seemed to be covered with a layer of frost.

…His ex-boyfriend’s habit of giving orders and expecting them to be followed really hasn’t changed.

Chapter 75

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 04:54:37 +0000

Chapter 75#

Chapter 75: Interests, Interests, Interests#

The circle Gu Chenzhou belonged to sometimes acted as a weathervane for the political climate in the capital.

Gu Chenzhou, who had parted ways with He Hailou on the grasslands and returned to the capital on a separate flight, felt this acutely. Before he could even make it home, he was intercepted at the airport by well-informed individuals. Notably, among those who called him out was Qi Lin, the third-generation scion he had specifically sought out at Sangzan Airport.

Chapter 76

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 08:34:45 +0000

Chapter 76#

Having seen the text on the label, a surge of chilling air rose from the bottom of Bai Mo’s heart.

He looked up at Fu Yucheng almost tentatively.

Fu Yucheng stared fixedly at the glass jar in his hand, at that soft, fresh mass inside that once belonged to his brother’s brain.

Bai Mo couldn’t help but say softly, “Yu-ge…”

Fu Yucheng ignored him. Those dark eyes with a hint of dark green were devoid of emotion, completely empty.

Chapter 76

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:24:18 +0000

Chapter 76#

第七十六章#

薛镜辞没说话, 脑中却浮现出先前萧寻被他关进死门时的眼神。

那时候，他是真以为这人有心悔过，却不想在萧寻心中, 追求权势和力量胜过其他的一切。

薛镜辞眼神微凝，许久才看向阵灵道：“我会想办法破阵。”

事‌到‌如今, 他已经无法抽身‌事‌外, 一旦萧寻的计划成功, 整个世界都会陷入炼狱之中。

阵灵深深地看了‌他与裴荒一眼，不知‌今日决定是对是错，许久才道：“我送你们离开。”

话音落下, 薛镜辞和裴荒就被一股柔和的灵气所包裹, 等回过神时，已经落到‌了‌下界的一处城池附近。

薛镜辞垂眸不语，许久才道：“若我当初不替萧寻改命，也许他行事‌不会这般顺利。”

裴荒握了‌握他的手，说道：“你如今已经彻底知‌悉天门阵法的构造，只要有足够多的修士放出力量, 就能破开阵法。”

薛镜辞却摇摇头：“单凭魔修的力量还不足以破阵。”

天门阵法极为庞大, 几乎覆盖了‌整个天穹，想要破开阵法需要同时攻击九十九处阵眼。

薛镜辞沉思片刻, 忽然想起了‌阵灵现身‌时, 似乎被某种‌力量阻拦。

那股力量极为强大, 即便以他的神识也难以窥探, 但薛镜辞却隐约嗅到‌一股清淡如水的酒气。

他瞬间知‌道了‌那个人的身‌份。

能随意通行下界的许忘、神秘的小酒馆、千年之前为了‌保护城池与妖族死战的小将军……这些线索串联起来, 薛镜辞很快就猜到‌了‌什么。

“我知‌道, 要去找哪一股势力合作了‌……若我猜的不错，下界和上界应当有一股实力极强的散修势力。”

裴荒眸光闪动‌, 忽然回忆起什么，从怀中掏出许忘给‌的信物。

先前许忘将琥珀碎片交给‌他的时候，曾试图招揽他进和光会。

虽说裴荒那时候拒绝了‌，但许忘还是给‌了‌他一个信物。

让他若是改变心意，就拿着信物去渝城的此处归。

薛镜辞看着那信物，是块木牌，上面写着“和气生财”四个大字。

看着像是寻常商人悬挂在身‌上的装饰。

裴荒道：“师父说的势力是和光会吗？那是下界最大的散修组织。”

薛镜辞倒是不知‌道这股势力叫什么，想来，当初他初入上界时一门心思去找谢争，这和光会的人知‌晓他必定要去正道宗门，就没有前来招揽他。

有了‌这信物，倒是省事‌不少，只是不知‌道要如何‌才能见到‌幕后之人燕行。

但天门阵法的阵灵特‌意将他们送至此地，也许不是巧合，而‌是有心让他们去找这和光会幕后的首领。

薛镜辞不再多想，心道先进渝城看看再说。

两人进了‌渝城，薛镜辞下意识朝周围看了‌看。

离开多年，这里的铺子竟大多没变，还维持着以前的模样‌。

裴荒一路打听，很快带着薛镜辞走入一间破落的小酒肆里。

酒肆的牌匾上写着“此处归”几个大字，里面客人寥寥，和上界那间酒肆并‌无不同。

两人一进酒肆，立即就看到‌了‌柜台后坐了‌个人。

那人胡子拉碴，坐没坐相，正拎着酒壶自斟自饮。

竟就是薛镜辞想要找的燕行。

见有客人来，燕行似乎愣了‌愣，视线划过裴荒和薛镜辞，眼神一瞬间如火如炬，似是在研判着什么。

但很快，他眼神又转为颓废，抬手问道：“二位要吃些什么？”

薛镜辞将信物放到‌桌子上，一言不发地盯着燕行看。

燕行勾起信物，说道：“你们是想加入和光会？在此稍坐片刻，我这就去联系渝城的管事‌之人……”

薛镜辞摁住信物，定定看向燕行，说道：“最大的管事‌之人，不就是你吗？”

燕行眼中透出迷茫之色，摆摆手道：“我不过是管着这家小酒肆，可不是什么管事‌之人。”

说罢，他给‌薛镜辞和裴荒倒了‌两杯酒：“我们管事‌之人事‌务繁杂，怕是来不了‌这么快，二位先随便喝几杯吧。”

薛镜辞没想到‌燕行竟是打定主意要装傻，一时也不知‌该如何‌去谈合作之事‌。

他喝了‌一口面前的酒水，发现淡而‌无味，竟还是那熟悉的掺了‌水的味道。

只是想到‌鬼珠幻境里，他与裴荒结亲那夜喝的交杯酒，他忽然意识明白了‌什么。

过去他一直以为此处归的掌柜是个奸商，所以才往这酒水里掺水。

可如今想来，那交杯酒亦是寡淡至极。

城主燕回日夜与妖族争斗，自然是不敢好好醉一场的。

　或许燕行喝这寡淡的酒，只是想念姐姐了‌。

一杯酒下肚，燕行看向薛镜辞道：“上次那封家书，多谢。你若是有什么事情需要我帮忙的，就尽管开口。”

听他提起家书，薛镜辞心念一动‌，说道：“我知‌道你就是和光会的幕后之人。”

见燕行要开口，薛镜辞道：“你不必急着否认。那鬼珠幻境里的一切都是千年前发生的事‌情，你既能活到‌今日，修为怕是位列当世最强的几人之一，自然有这个实力去庇佑一方散修势力。”

燕行摆摆手道：“我不过是个家破人亡的散修，侥幸得了‌些灵宝才活到‌今日，哪里还有心思去建什么势力。”

Chapter 76

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Chapter 76#

Gears of Fate 18#

When the hour hand became perpendicular to the ground, class ended. They submitted their notes to the tray and walked out together. The moment they left this only somewhat normal human classroom with desks and blackboard, the mechanical world’s cold silence enveloped everything again.

The loudspeaker bid them farewell with a sweet voice.

“I won’t call you a stupid loudspeaker anymore,” Chen Tong muttered. “As long as you let us all pass.”

Chapter 76

Chapter 76#

Yan Heqing didn’t reply.

Lu Lin took off his watch and placed it casually on the ground. It was like a beam of light shooting straight into the sky, illuminating the cramped tunnel.

Yan Heqing looked at Lu Lin quietly, a faint light flowing in the bottom of his pupils.

Lu Lin didn’t speak again either, observing the bite on the ankle.

It was a small thing with sharp teeth. The bite was deep, but fortunately not poisonous. The coagulated blood was a normal color.

Chapter 76

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:44:59 +0000

Chapter 76#

Visiting the Sick#

The doctor returned quickly, report in hand.

“Mr. Chao — it appears you recently came into contact with a circulating virus, and the viral infection has since triggered a secondary bacterial infection. You’ll need approximately five days of IV treatment.” He passed the report over. “None of it is serious, though — please don’t worry.”

“Thank you, Doctor.” Chao Musheng looked at Xu Chenzhu, who was not wearing a mask. “Is there a risk of transmission to people who’ve been in close contact with me today?”

Chapter 76

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:43:55 +0000

Chapter 76#

“The interim president at Yinghan has been held by Third Uncle’s faction, both sides are trying to reshuffle — but that Fu Jiale, do you remember him, the heavyset one, he’s really not much of an improvement over Fu Weishan. Looking at the current situation…”

Fu Jinchi had claimed Yan Zishu’s recliner by the floor-to-ceiling window, and pulled Yan Zishu down to sit on his lap. When Yan Zishu tried to get up, Fu Jinchi wouldn’t let him — holding on the way you might hold a cat to keep it from slipping off: “Don’t you want to hear how your old company is doing?”

Chapter 76

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Chapter 76#

三顺点亮了屋内的油灯，也不知他是从哪里摸索出来，只有微弱的光芒，勉强能看清楚彼此的样子。

三顺的眼睛红得很，像是刚哭过。

屋外，七蜕和八齐的身影已经看不到，惊蛰平静地说道：“眼下没有外人，三顺，你可以回答我的问题。”听起来没有咄咄逼人，然三顺却下意识感觉到一种沉重的压力。

他深深吸了口气，“是朱总管。”

意料之外，情理之中的回答。

朱二喜是在几日前，将这件事告诉三顺。

那一天忙得很，御膳房的人准备食材和菜谱，已是进进出出了许多次，就连那些已经定好的菜肴也一再练习，生怕在紧要关头出了事。

三顺跟在朱二喜的身旁，不能算轻松。

朱二喜多累，他就要比朱二喜更累些，不过他身强力壮，根本不将这些忙碌放在心上。

三顺是个活得很通透纯粹的人，一旦手里有事，他就不会再惦记着别的事。

那天朱二喜将他叫过去，三顺还惦记着手里半截没做完的事，差点没听到朱二喜说起的前半段。

朱二喜身材干巴，在三顺的面前，就跟瘦竹竿般，耷拉个脸色，仿佛有人欠了他几百万。

“有件事，原是不打算与你说，不过坏事不过年，提早与你说个清楚，所有的坏事都留在今年。往后的日子，就顺遂平安，无病无灾。”朱二喜慢慢地说道，“你的师傅，并非正常死亡，而是被人下毒，所以才提早去世。”

三顺说起那日朱二喜的话，神情淡淡，好像所有的情绪，都凝聚在了眼角的红痕。

“朱总管没有骗我的必要。”

“他的确没有骗你。”

“我也觉得，你和明雨，肯定是知道的。”

“我们，的确是知道。”

这一问一答，三顺突然摸着头，憨憨地笑了起来。那笑容看起来有点傻乎乎，却有点可爱，像是有点高兴自己猜中了。

三顺：“我知道，你们是为我好；我也知道，朱总管……没有害我的心思。”

朱二喜将这件事告诉三顺后，一直让昊林看着他，就是生怕他受不住刺激，做出错事。

惊蛰：“三顺，朱总管只告诉你，德爷爷是中毒去世后，却没告诉你，到底是谁下的手？”

三顺：“德爷爷很少管外头的事，他死在北房，给他下毒的人，自然也是北房的人。”

“北房历经几次事变，现在还留着的旧人不足二三，或许，下手的人，已经不在北房了呢。”

“或许如此。”三顺声音有些平静，“只是这一趟，还是得走。”

他缓缓看向惊蛰。

“动手的人，到底是，明嬷嬷，还是……”

“是菡萏。”惊蛰道，“是听从……曾经的康妃命令。”

他省略了中间那些嬷嬷。

不管是明嬷嬷，还是陈嬷嬷，都没什么差别，归根究底，都是康妃的人。

三顺看起来，好像被人迎面打了一拳。

他或许曾设想过，却绝对没想到会是菡萏。她在北房宫女里，算是对三顺态度最好的一个，许是因为三顺看起来有点像是她的弟弟。有时候，菡萏有多出来的菜品，也是最先塞给三顺吃，算得上亲近。

惊蛰当初不愿意将此事告诉三顺，除了不想打破他的生活，也是因为菡萏在这些人里头，对三顺的意义有所不同。

三顺低着头，用力抓着自己的膝盖。

“……之前北房出事，我来找过几回，七蜕他们说，之前的人，都已经被调到其他地方去。我没找到菡萏，我以为，她是高升去了。”

惊蛰掩住一声叹气。

朱总管啊朱总管，晓得你是为了三顺好，可为何偏生选在这个时候？

三顺是个直肠子的。

听了朱总管那些话，怎可能还安下心来？肯定会千方百计想着回来一趟。

更别说，朱总管还说一半留一半。

既是知道陈明德中毒，那就说明朱二喜在陈明德后期，是与他有过联系，定不是表面上的毫无交情。

想来也是。

朱二喜与陈安，陈安与陈明德，这其中应当也是有过往来。

“那你现在，打算如何？”惊蛰轻声说道。

三顺拼命摇了摇头，咬着牙：“菡萏已死，两位嬷嬷业已死尽，康妃为奸细被废，应当也是……死了。”他的声音逐渐变得迷茫起来，“惊蛰，是不是当真，我太笨了。”

为什么，他总是后知后觉，慢人一步？

就连现在满心愤恨想要报仇，却根本不知要冲着谁？茫然四顾，竟是连一个能下手的人都没有。

惊蛰能感受到三顺的痛苦，不仅是因为陈明德的中毒，也是因为那种想要做什么，却什么都不能做的无能为力。

那种澎湃的情绪再如此汹涌，却是连一个发泄口都没有。

三顺霍然站了起来，大步朝着外走去。

惊蛰一惊，跟着他出去，只见三顺一路穿过昏暗的小道，直接闯到北房深处的杂林，寻了棵树，一拳头一拳头往上砸。

砰——砰——

惊蛰看着他闷声发泄怒气，无声叹气。

身后七蜕好奇地跟了上来：“今夜到底是怎么回事？三顺怎么了？”

惊蛰瞥他一眼，没在他身后发现八齐：“八齐呢？”

“还在守门呢。”七蜕揣着袖子，冷得直哆嗦，“这样的天，还要站在那门口，你是不晓得多冷。”

那小门通往甬道，南北贯穿，北风刮过时，的确冻得人浑身发抖。

惊蛰自他身上移开视线，落在三顺身上：“他是想起了德爷爷，心情不虞。”

七蜕恍然大悟，也跟着叹气。

陈明德对他们来说是个好上官，就算人多病看着阴森森，不过除了克扣他们一点月钱，却给了他们许多庇护。

如果给七蜕机会，他是想想要回到当初，还在陈明德手底的日子，一头傻乐，什么都不用多想。

“三顺，好了。”惊蛰往前走了几步，露出自己的后背，“不要再打了，你的手，现在不是你的手，是御膳房的手。”

御膳房的人，向来最看重自己这双手。没有了手，他们就失去了在御膳房立足的可能。

尽管三顺下厨的次数少，可他也应当明白这个道理。

闷闷的声响停下，三顺喘着粗气，低着头站在树干前。

三顺到底还是听话的。

就在惊蛰和三顺说话时，七蜕正紧张地瞥向左右，他的动作夹带着许多慌乱，就好像那颤抖，并不是因为寒冷，而是因为某种深深的恐惧。

却在最后一刻，又坚定下来。

Chapter 76

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Chapter 76#

World 3: Everything You Snatch Is What I Don’t Want#

Yin Bozhou looked at the script in his email but didn’t open it.

Qin Gantang urged, “Look at it! Qin Qing’s dirty thoughts are all in there! We were played by him!”

He tried his best to widen his red eyes, wanting to show his grievance and pain. This time it wasn’t fake, but real pain. Recalling the experiences of the past period, he suddenly felt that it was a nightmare!

Chapter 76

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:01:21 +0000

Chapter 76#

The People in the Story (Part 13)#

“I… go kiss the giant?” Su Wanluo was just an ordinary person. Since coming to this underground world, she had been either running around or fleeing for her life. When she said this, the girl’s already pale face became even more fragile. Her scarred fingers covered her constantly bleeding shoulder. It wasn’t fear, but surprise—surprise that the key to getting out was actually her?

Chapter 76 - 1

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 04:54:37 +0000

Chapter 76 - 1#

Chapter 76: The Struggle Between Yu and Wang (1)#

The day after He Nanshan and Fang Yu finalized the plan for Jiang Chenshui was precisely when Yu Shuifeng returned from his visit to Linia.

Today, He Nanshan was also scheduled to visit a foreign country. The two met at the airport. He Nanshan approached Yu Shuifeng first to greet him: “Chairman Yu, you’re back.”

Yu Shuifeng was also an old man in his sixties. He wore a crisp suit, but he wasn’t particularly tall. Wearing a pair of wide-rimmed glasses, he had a somewhat scholarly air but lacked the domineering aura often described in novels. If not for the layers of security personnel surrounding him, he would look just like an ordinary middle-aged or elderly man in his fifties.

Chapter 76 - 2

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 04:54:37 +0000

Chapter 76 - 2#

“Someone from the Qiu family?” Wei Xiangjin frowned and thought for a moment. Qiu was the surname of the current leader. “I remember it’s not Qiu Yue. She was still young back then, and a girl, naturally not very interested in these things…”

“But isn’t that young master from the Yu family just the right age?” Gu Chenzhou said indifferently. “Of course, he is now a vice governor of a province.”

Chapter 77

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 08:34:45 +0000

Chapter 77#

Fu Yucheng hesitated for a moment, then lightly knocked on the bronze ring on the gate.

Compared to the cold and elegant style of the White Rose Palace, this Imperial villa located on the outskirts of the Ninth Ecological Zone appeared exquisite and ancient.

Near this small villa, there were neither drones patrolling twenty-four hours a day nor guards wearing exoskeleton armor. It was quiet to the point of being peaceful, reminiscent of old-style Jiangnan gardens.

Chapter 77

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:24:18 +0000

Chapter 77#

第七十七章#

两人在‌路边吃完了食盒里的糕点, 裴荒见薛镜辞眉眼露出疲惫之色，就让他随自己回去休息。

直到他们进了屋子，晨光里才走出来一个人, 身边还跟着一只白虎。

谢争面色复杂，离开魔界后他本该返回上界, 却意外在‌下界之中发现了和光会散修的踪迹。

那些人竟有办法穿行天门阵法, 难怪之前他一直寻不到和光会的核心人物。

谢争一路追踪, 最‌终确定‌了大部分‌和光会成员都‌聚集在‌渝城。

只是他还没来得及行动，竟看到了薛镜辞与和光会的人在‌一起，共谋破天门阵法的事情……

谢争早就发誓过不会再伤害这个人, 且当初薛镜辞会不顾一切修复天门阵法, 如今却又要破开，里面必有隐情。

所‌以这些日子，谢争一直暗中打探消息，想知道和光会与薛镜辞究竟为何要破阵。

如今他终于有了些眉目。

原来天门阵法，本是个杀阵，破开之时会启动杀阵, 将关在‌其中的妖物一并绞杀。

而非上界一直传言的, 阵法一破，妖兽涌出, 引得天下大乱。

谢争仰头看向晦暗无光的天穹, 默默攥紧了手里的斩魔刀。

他已经记不清自己有多久没回过下界。

记忆里的下界虽然‌光亮稀少, 却没有现在‌这般阴气丛生, 疫病精怪肆掠。

谢争抿了抿唇, 转身走上一条石阶。

渝城多山, 屋舍大多沿山而建，谢争走了许久, 终于看到了一扇紧闭的门。

这是他和薛镜辞曾经在‌渝城的家。

只是如今，那屋子几经转手，已经破败得无人居住了。

院子里的柿子树也被人砍去，许是做了柴火，只留下一截树墩。

谢争弯下腰，伸手去触碰树墩上斑驳的年轮。

几乎是每一圈年轮，都‌能让他想起曾经与薛镜辞相‌处的一幕幕，然‌而一切都‌被他亲手毁掉。

谢争站起身，顺着屋子一个个地去找，想要找到一点点自己以前用过的东西‌，但都‌一无所‌获。

所‌有的东西‌都‌被薛镜辞带走，又被他亲手丢入了云海之中。

身后传来白虎隐约的低吼，谢争神色微变，转身道：“什么‌人？”

两个人从阴影里缓步走出，竟是许久不见的尹心药和宋珏。

尹心药和宋珏也是为了和光会而来，见到谢争时以为他又会和之前在‌上界时一样，残忍围剿和光会的散修，便一路悄悄跟随，却不想被白虎察觉。

眼看躲不下去，宋珏护住尹心药，看向谢争道：“你是来杀那些和光会的散修？若是如此，今日……”

谢争神色复杂地看向两人。

他知晓这些年有不少修士主动去了下界，甘愿与散修为伍，却不知道原因。

谢争摇摇头：“我明日就会离开这里，返回上界。”

关于天门阵法之事，他心中还有许多疑问‌，或许只有回了上界才能找到答案。

听到他竟不打算继续追杀和光会的散修，尹心药眼中闪过惊诧之色，不过很快又反应过来什么‌，跃过宋珏问‌道：“你是为了薛师弟而来，想要带他走？”

谢争没有说话，眼中却闪过沉痛之色。

这些日子看到薛镜辞与裴荒相‌处的种种，他终于没法再欺骗自己薛镜辞是被逼迫的。

他看向裴荒的眼神里，有着自己都‌不曾察觉的笑意和爱意。

谢争深吸一口气，摇头道：“他还活着，就够了。”

尹心药紧紧盯着谢争的眼睛，似在‌判断这话的真假。

薛镜辞死后，她见过太多这人冷漠独断的一面，根本听不进旁人的话。

如今这样，倒是有了几分‌活人气。

尹心药上前一步，说道：“有件事，你若是去了上界，可以调查一二。”

她深吸一口气，说道：“我发现，这些年我所‌服用的灵丹似乎有些问‌题。”

谢争的眼中浮出诧异之色，凌虚宗内天赋出众的弟子，自打进入宗门后就会服用一种灵丹，可以加速体内灵气的流转，令修行的速度更快。

他自然‌也是吃过的。

谢争问‌道：“什么‌问‌题？”

尹心药叹了口气道：“这事还多亏了薛师弟，当年他曾说过我身上有香气，这种香气会吸引妖兽。”

“我和他去下界做任务时，确实时常会被妖兽攻击……”

　谢争听见尹心药提起薛镜辞，眼神微微变了变，转身道：“你说的这事，我会仔细查证。”

走出几步后，他又忍不住回头，看向尹心药道：“如今他也在‌渝城，还望你能多看顾他的身体。”

尹心药道：“这是自然。”

谢争最‌后回头看了一眼渝城里他和薛镜辞曾经住过的小院，然‌后跨上白虎朝天穹飞去。

到了天门阵法的附近，他轻扣腰间‌的令牌，却惊诧地发现令牌失效了。

Chapter 77

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 11:52:40 +0000

Chapter 77#

Gears of Fate 19#

Behind him, the mechanical hall continued slowly repositioning. Regular clicking sounds echoed, but Yu Feichen’s senses were gradually fading. Everything felt distant like a dream. Facing the high-backed chair with its back to him, he slowly blinked, trying to clear his vision.

—This closing of eyes never reopened.

Darkness overwhelmed him. He frowned slightly, took two more steps forward, then his consciousness suddenly shot away like a machine abruptly shutting down. Sounds grew distant. Touch was the last to fade—caught in someone’s embrace, soft hair brushing his neck.

Chapter 77

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 14:44:15 +0000

Chapter 77#

“I am not what I once was, and I have few treasures on hand. However, I can exchange any ancient curse, spiritual array, or secret technique lost since the Immortal Calamity for the Heartless Curse.”

An Wuxue held out his palm. Seeing Pei Qian’s dazed expression, he urged, “Hurry.”

They were still within the Death Gate of the Guan Ye Array. No matter how long Xie Zhefeng and Jiang Qing could lead away the Qu Jizhi of five hundred years ago, they would eventually return.

Chapter 77

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 07:12:22 +0000

Chapter 77#

天街内，无身份高低贵贱，不论是高官贵族，还是卑微宫人，在这里，都不过是普通百姓。

有的，是叫卖吆喝的店家，正坐在柜台前摇晃着酒坛大声叫卖，被吸引过去的行商盯着看了一会，掏出了银两。

有时，又是曼妙的西域舞娘，正在高台上旋舞，轻巧地勾起丝纱，露出漂亮的臂环。

更有的，真真卖起饭菜，正在角落里奋力爆炒，那翻起的火浪，将蹲在外头吃饭的客人吓了一个踉跄。

……这个客人，看起来怎么那么像是张小阁老？

哈哈，一定是看错了呢。

茅子世抬头，漆黑的眼眸里倒映着这片热闹，慢悠悠地说道：“沉叔，短短时日，能弄出这么大的排场，太后娘娘可真是厉害。”

沉子坤只是颔首，却不说话。

这位太后，做起事来，总是喜欢大手笔，热闹的场面。

自打宴席开场，他们在太和殿也没待多久，就来游天街。这天街，的确比想象中还要热闹恢弘，就连这做买卖的，也有模有样。

茅子世随手花了几文钱买了根糖葫芦，吃起来居然和在宫外的差不多。

“稀罕啊。”沉子坤感慨，“居然还真是这个味道。”

宫里的厨子有个毛病，不管做的是哪个菜系的菜肴，最终都会做成同个味，那可真是没滋没味。

茅子世就总不爱在宫里吃饭。

沉子坤：“你今日，亦步亦趋跟着我，是怕有危险？”

蓦地这话，茅子世拼命咳嗽起来，像是被呛到那样举着根糖葫芦到处找水喝，最后扑到一个酒坊前，摸着几文钱拼命挥手。

酒坊的主人吓了一跳，连忙从身后端出一碗酒水，连钱都没顾上收。

茅子世举着酒碗咕嘟咕嘟喝了一大碗，这才勉强咽了下去，却被这酒辣到眼睛发红。

“你这，是什么酒？”

茅子世大着舌头，含糊不清地问。

酒坊主人就说：“是椒酒。”

茅子世捂着嘴，椒酒虽合乎时节，可是他不能吃辣，一点点味道，就比刚才的糖葫芦还呛人。

沉子坤朗声笑了起来，一边笑着，一边对酒坊主人说道：“劳烦再打些清水来。”然后，他把茅子世付的钱往前推了推，又加了点碎银子，轻声说。

“叨扰了。”

酒坊主人是个年轻的男子，面白无须，笑着有点爽朗，笑眯眯给他们两人都倒了碗水。

这酒坊不大，能容得下人，再加上零碎东西，也就布满了。

茅子世像是要逃避刚才沉子坤的问话，一边喝水，一边扯着酒坊主人天南地北地唠嗑。

茅子世师从沉老院长，出师后，一路从学院再到京城，都是自己带着个书童走来的，自然见闻不少。

“……我也去过襄樊，不过，那是好几年前的事情。”

“是吗？客人居然去过这么多地方，襄樊是个怎么样的地方？”酒坊主人也很捧场，跟着他一起唠嗑。

茅子世挑眉：“我方才说那么多地方，你就只对襄樊感兴趣，这是你故土？”

“哈哈哈哈并不是，”酒坊主人笑着摇头，“是我的朋友，出身襄樊，应当是多年不曾回去了。”

茅子世笑眯眯地说道：“你的朋友，今天在这吗？”

酒坊主人：“说是我朋友，可也是我的上官，哪会来这坊市呢。”

廖江比划着，又拍了拍自己腰间的钱袋子。

“我这赚的钱，可有一半要上交呢。”他半真半假地说着，就算他想交钱，惊蛰怕是一个子都不会收。

茅子世喝完最后一口清水，朝着廖江点了点头，就站直了身。

原本就热闹的坊市，就在刚才那一瞬间，爆发了更为热闹的声响，吸引了几乎所有人的目光。

他们看到了太后。

那一色珍珠缎绣五彩祥云凤袍甚是华贵，头戴华冠，将太后衬托得尤为庄重高贵。在金嫔的搀扶下，又有十来个宫人开道，无数人闪到一旁，为太后让开道来。

茅子世和沉子坤也跟着退到一边。

只是沉子坤却能听到茅子世的碎碎念：“都说了进入天街的，一应平等，并无身份高低之分，太后这不是说一套做一套嘛……”

他这话刚说完，站在他边上的沉子坤用胳膊狠狠地捅了他一下，茅子世低头嗷呜了声，不敢再说。

等太后的身影远去，茅子世才得以站起来，刚要舒展腰骨，就看到沉子坤幽幽地看向他。

“陛下呢？”

除了最开始，在太和殿开席那一刻，他们在殿堂上曾看到景元帝，就再也没有看到人影。

茅子世耸肩：“我也不知道。”

沉子坤看着他，没有说话。

茅子世非常清楚这种表情的含义，那一版是“你有话最好快点说”“我没有多少耐心”，一旦沉子坤打算自己把答案榨出来，那或许会不太美妙。

茅子世的那点手段，在沉子坤面前还是有点不够看。毕竟，谁让沉子坤，除开是他沉叔外，还是他的师兄呢。

茅子世叹了口气：“我是真的不知道。我只清楚，今日宴无好宴，我所接到的要求，就是全程看好你。”

沉子坤平静地点头，大步朝着天街北面走去。

刚才，因着茅子世什么都想尝，什么都想买，其实他们在天街入口停留了许久，不然，也不能看到太后的出现。

现在沉子坤的步伐加快，很快就赶上了太后的仪仗队伍，眼睁睁地看着他们往右拐，进入一处高楼。

沉子坤停下脚步，正看到景元帝的身影，就在楼上。楼下来来往往皆是王公，正被不同的人接引到楼上去。

沉子坤走到楼下时，被门口的侍从拦住，笑眯眯地说道：“郎君可有符？”

“何为符？”

“郎君请看。”

沉子坤一眼看到老敬王，正被几个侍从邀着，而他的手里，正有一张木符。

“这是入楼的请帖。”

沉子坤平静地点点头，然后看向茅子世：“符。”

茅子世：“沉叔，师兄，我是真的没有呀。”

沉子坤终于露出一点笑意：“你当真没有？”

Chapter 77

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Chapter 77#

World 3: Everything You Snatch Is What I Don’t Want#

Qin Qing’s words, amplified by the speakers, spread throughout the entire live broadcast hall and across the internet.

After a brief silence, the members below the stage erupted in thunderous, maniacal laughter.

What did Qin Qing just say? Who would kneel to him? A prey destined to be tortured and killed dared to say such a thing! He was crazy, he must have been scared crazy!

Chapter 77

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:01:21 +0000

Chapter 77#

The People in the Story (Part 14)#

Pitch black, in the basement.

Three workers were digging a well with great effort.

Hammer by hammer, they chiseled open the ice surface; shovel by shovel, they dug out the rotting flesh and blood.

In their eyes: flesh and blood were soil, bones were stones, and veins were intricate tree roots.

Smashing stones, digging out tree roots, the three brothers gripped their tools tightly, their eyes excited and fanatical, exerting all their strength to dig the well deeper and deeper.

Chapter 77

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 04:54:37 +0000

Chapter 77#

Chapter 77: The Struggle Between Yu and Wang (2)#

July 15th. For nearly a month, the sky over the capital remained clear.

This was the hottest and most expansive sky of the year in the capital: the azure dome arched high, wisps of white clouds dotted it like cotton wool, and a blazing sun hung directly overhead, radiating heat.

Although during this period, as long as they were in the capital, the third generations of officials, big or small, stayed honestly at home without causing or stirring up trouble, there were always some events that one couldn’t avoid, whether willing or not: for example, the engagement ceremony of Qiu Yue and Shen Delin, which had been rumored for a good year and was finally confirmed.

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Chapter 78#

Fu Yucheng tiredly rubbed his brow, placed the copy of Beyond Good and Evil in his hand onto the coffee table, and glanced out the floor-to-ceiling window.

The sky was gradually darkening, and Bai Mo had not yet returned.

This was Bai Mo’s own small apartment, quite a distance from the White Rose Palace. Not long ago, Fu Yucheng had lived here for a period of time.

Before opening the tower, he had considered having Bai Mo move into the palace. However, after everything that happened, the matter of moving was left unresolved.

Chapter 78

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Chapter 78#

Chapter 78#

The Disabled Tycoon’s Stepson#

That evening, Lin Qi and Lin Xiaodong, loaded down with luggage, climbed into Ye Shiyuan’s car.

With a guest present, his uncle and aunt didn’t dare be too harsh on Lin Xiaodong. His aunt even pretended to rummage through a suitcase and pulled out a worn backpack that Lin Qi had used on a school field trip in elementary school. She symbolically stuffed some clothes, snacks, and fruit inside.

Chapter 78

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 06:00:05 +0000

Chapter 78#

Thin lips hovered above Yan Heqing’s nose tip.

The hot breath exhaled was mixed with the dampness of the spring rain.

In the dim light and shadow, the light-colored pupils clearly reflected Lu Lin’s intense facial features.

The young man’s voice was as clear and bright as spring water, very light, but it penetrated the storm and rain, enough for Lu Lin to hear clearly.

“Understand.”

The glass overhead was smashed loudly by the urgent rain, and two lips fell instantly.

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Chapter 78#

Manager Zhu#

You Jiu trusted his own eyes. The NPC standing outside room four was unmistakably the secretary from the Chen Garden instance.

But NPCs from different instances couldn’t cross over. That wasn’t how it worked.

Unless — both Chen Garden and a hospital were locations prone to supernatural events, making the instance field unstable enough that he’d been able to slip through?

He turned and found Curly Hair, went over, and said quietly: “Does the person outside room four look familiar to you?”

Chapter 78

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Chapter 78#

“Aren’t you just stirring up trouble for the sake of it?” Yan Zishu smiled faintly, glancing sideways at Fu Jinchi. “She was just going with the flow. Whether she said she didn’t bring it or whatever, finding an excuse to refuse would have been enough. Are we really going now? Is it fun, Mr. Fu?”

“Go, why not?” Fu Jinchi smiled lazily, showing no remorse, and rested one arm on the back of the sofa behind Yan Zishu’s head. “As long as someone sincerely invites me, even if it’s a Hongmen Banquet (a trap), there’s no reason not to go.”

Chapter 78

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Chapter 78#

惊蛰有过那么多次的机会，可以用系统去探查容九的消息，可他从来都没有这么做过。不管系统会给出什么回答，甚至也可能被蛊惑，可不论如何惊蛰不曾试图过，是因为他信任容九。

而现在，他觉得自己真真是个蠢货。

跟随景元帝来的人那么多，无数王公大臣，跪倒在身旁的侍卫宫人……那些怪异，嫌恶，惊讶的目光，本身就带着非一般的重量，更别说是对本就敏感的惊蛰而言，正如千斤重。

也提醒着他，眼前的人，不是他所以为的容九。

是景元帝，是赫连容。

惊蛰深深呼吸了两下，竭力将刚才失控的感情压下去。

他后退一步，朝着赫连容纳头就拜。

“奴婢惊蛰，拜见万岁。”

惊蛰还没跪下去，一双手就用力抓住他的胳膊，那力气几乎捏碎了他的骨头，带着失控的癫狂。

“仅仅只是知道我是谁，你就这般疏远？”赫连容的声音平静到了极致，却在尾音，有着轻轻的颤抖。

熟悉容九的惊蛰万分清楚，那可不是因为脆弱，而是他正在压抑着暴戾的怒火。容九不想发作时，就是这样。

有那么几次，惊蛰总觉得，容九就是压抑的火山，冰冷的雪面下，全是涌动暴虐的浓浆。

“奴婢不知道陛下在说……”

他根本不想这么说，他只想质问他为什么骗他，有那么多尖利的问题，几乎就压在舌尖。

惊蛰的话还没说完，赫连容就掐着惊蛰的下颚吻了上去。

他的吻暴虐又疯狂，几乎要夺走惊蛰的呼吸，恨不得将所有的生机就紧攥在自己手里，恨不得就这么把他给吞下去。

惊蛰推搡着他，用力到指骨都在发疼，容……到底是谁在骗谁？他到底哪来的底气发疯，在这么多人面前？

……哈，他是皇帝。

惊蛰冰凉地想，他当然有这样的底气。

他应当松懈力气，应该任由赫连容折腾，就算有那么多人在看，丢大脸的人也只会是皇帝，谁会在乎一个小小的太监？只是出现在这趣事上的点缀，一个陪衬品。

再则说了，一个奴婢，有什么资格抵抗？

惊蛰是该这么做。

如刚才，跪下去，如现在，无所抵抗。

……可凭什么？

越是“本该如此”，那种不甘就越是疯狂，原本逆来顺受的柔软舌头动了起来，尖利的牙齿狠狠咬住对方的舌头，恨不得就这么把它咬断。

他品尝到了浓郁的血气，有他的，也有男人的。

这根本不是亲吻。

是两头兽在互相啃噬。

当惊蛰的呼吸急促到已经无力为继，赫连容才微微后撤，漆黑漂亮的眼眸死死地盯着惊蛰，那一瞬，他的心口剧烈地痛苦起来。

哪怕在这一刻，惊蛰都觉得他是漂亮、美丽的存在。

不管这个男人再如何暴虐，疯狂，他昳丽的容貌，轻易就能带走惊蛰的注目。他这么容易就能被勾走的猎物，被肆意把玩在手心里，的确是很有趣。

惊蛰闭了闭眼，用力吞咽了几下喉咙，试图将那莫名堵住喉咙的肿块吞下去，却只尝到了腥甜的血味。

“陛下应该先处理，眼下的事。”

尽管他的声音略有颤抖，却已经竭力平静下来，带着强行的镇定克制。

守在赫连容几步开外的宁宏儒虽然不敢抬头，更想把自己的耳朵堵住，可隐约听到惊蛰这句话，却只想疯狂点头。

救命啊陛下，眼下这皇庭还是危机四伏。

赫连容一路杀到北房来可不容易，他是这么多人里唯一被那些可怕的怪物盯上的人，难以想象无数僵硬的肢体扑上来是何等的恐怖。

然他们到底只比驰援北房的侍卫慢了一些，正是因为赫连容的疯狂。杀到这里，男人身上的长袍已然浸满血水，那是真真用血做的衣裳。

赫连容，是当真重视惊蛰。

眼下惊蛰安然无忧，当是赫连容反攻时，偏偏在这个节骨眼上，爆发了如此激烈的冲突——

宁宏儒再想劝，都不敢。

没看这么这么多人，却连个敢抬头的人都没有吗？

他再清楚不过，这是一个多么不合适的时机，是了，英雄救美，多么好的桥段，然在惊蛰身上，是不适用的。

他太过聪明敏锐，更会在这瞬间串联起所有的记忆，识破一切的谎言。

惊蛰愿意一叶蔽目，两豆塞耳去相信容九……只是因为，那是容九，只是因为，他想去相信。

可但凡他不愿意，不像再蒙蔽自己，那就会像是这样——

“处理什么？”赫连容的声音带着阴森的寒意，“处理这满宫肆虐的虫奴，处理德妃，还是处理太后？”

他低下头，靠近惊蛰。

冰凉的呼吸，几乎让人颤抖起来。

“亦或者，是你过于关注的瑞王？”

惊蛰吓一跳，猛地抬头看向赫连容，那张熟悉的脸庞上，燃烧着癫狂的杀意。

“何须处理，将他们都杀了就是。”

那些恶毒的话从薄唇里流淌出来，是最尖锐的箭矢，淬满了恶意的毒液，离弦的瞬间就能让人一击毙命。

惊蛰好不容易压下来的情绪，再次被赫连容疯狂的声音击垮。

“您爱杀谁就杀谁，这跟奴婢有什么干系！”何其尖锐的声音，从前的惊蛰，几乎无法想象那是从自己嘴巴里吐出来的话，“您生气什么？您到底在生气什么！”

赫连容莫名其妙总是被人觊觎皇位，被人刺杀，他的确是该发火。可被他耍得团团转的惊蛰难道就没有怒意吗？光是看着他那张漂亮的脸，就足以让惊蛰痛苦。

真是奇怪，之前浓烈到能够让人温暖到哭出来的感情，竟也会成为扎穿心口的寒意，几乎掠夺走惊蛰所有的忍耐。

惊蛰用力推开赫连容，一手暴躁地抓着自己的发冠，反正那东西在逃跑的时候已经东倒西歪，他现在就像是个披头散发，浑身狼狈的疯子。

“若一开始你遇到的就是他，难道会和现在不同，你就会喜欢上他？”

赫连容的眼神阴毒刻薄，嘴唇几乎抿成一条直线，冷酷的话语却倾倒下来，压抑得如同山崩。

惊蛰心知肚明男人说的“他”是谁，是赫连容这个身份。

那当然是，绝无可能。

倘若一开始，惊蛰遇上的就是赫连容，他绝对不可能爱上他。

赫连容的存在和惊蛰幻想过的一切毫无相同之处，爱上容九就已经是他此生做过最是逾距，最是疯狂的事。怎么可能会爱上皇帝？

对于惊蛰来说，离开皇帝，就是离开危险的地方，他只会躲得远远的，恨不得这辈子没有任何的接触。

惊蛰的沉默无声，就已经是最好的回答。

“哈，那这合该是我最该庆幸的一次，惊蛰。”赫连容的声音轻柔下来，好似在说什么温柔的情况，那么的，那么的愉悦，“我很高兴。”他的情绪，到底是怎么能从极度的暴戾轻易到截然相反的一面？

男人的心头翻涌着无数黑暗狂躁的想法，每一件吐露出来，都会令现在的情况崩裂得更加厉害。

Chapter 78

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:09:20 +0000

Chapter 78#

World 3: Everything You Snatch Is What I Don’t Want#

A spaceship slowly landed on the ground.

Yan Yufei led Qin Gantang down the gangway, holding his hand.

“You will live here from now on.” He stuffed a ping-pong ball-sized compressed suitcase into Qin Gantang’s hand.

“Here?” Qin Gantang looked around in panic.

This was an extremely barren planet. Due to excessive exploitation, the atmosphere had been severely polluted and damaged. Smog that never dissipated shrouded the gray sky, and the burning wind carrying a strong smell of sulfur blew everywhere on the wasteland, emitting terrible shrieks like evil ghosts.

Chapter 78

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:01:21 +0000

Chapter 78#

People in the Story (Part 15)#

“Senior Brother Luo?” Cheng Ze stared in astonishment, her red lips parted wide, looking at Luo Xingyan who had emerged from the giant’s belly covered in blood and filth.

According to the information given by Tianshu, this human wall at Huaian University was a B-rank anomaly.

——How did a B-rank anomaly make her Senior Brother Shackles look so wretched?!

Luo Xingyan: “…”

Chapter 78

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 04:54:37 +0000

Chapter 78#

Chapter 78: He, You’re Being Naughty#

Suddenly, the sound of another person’s footsteps came from behind.

Gu Chenzhou was currently standing in the atrium of the banquet venue, surrounded by corridors on both sides. In the center was a pool with a fountain. Perhaps aiming for a serene atmosphere, apart from a few stone animal statues spitting thin streams of water, there were no large water jets. However, the mist effect on the water surface hadn’t been turned off. Under the night sky, illuminated by distant lights, the mist swirled, accompanied by swaying lotuses, koi fish, rocks, and duckweed—it was quite beautiful.

Chapter 78 - 1

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:24:18 +0000

Chapter 78 - 1#

第七十八章#

谢争将迈出的脚收回, 小心地隐藏在人群中，静静看着那两人。

裴荒低头看薛镜辞碗里的汤圆，见还‌剩了一个, 忍不住笑起来问道：“是‌特意给‌我‌留的？”

薛镜辞点头：“这是‌芝麻馅的，你尝尝。”

裴荒咬了口汤圆, 问薛镜辞道：“你怎么‌也不问问我‌, 魔界那边破阵的情况？”

薛镜辞摇头说：“你做事情我‌自然放心, 毕竟你那么‌厉害……”

裴荒耳尖红了红。

虽说他与‌薛镜辞不仅成了师徒，还‌成了道侣，但‌薛镜辞夸他的习惯还‌是‌保留下来。

他正‌了正‌神色, 和薛镜辞说起了魔界那边破阵的情况。

与‌这边差不多, 魔界上方的阵眼也被人动了手脚，会反弹力量。

这样一来，形势对他们极为不利。

原本破阵的修士力量就不足，如今还‌要被反弹回的力量伤到，只怕一时半会根本破不开天门阵法。

薛镜辞忧心破阵之事，但‌也忧心面前这个人。

他一把攥住裴荒的手腕问道：“那你有没‌有受伤？”

薛镜辞以知道裴荒的性格, 肯定会冲在最前面。

裴荒还‌没‌来及安抚薛镜辞, 衣衫就被薛镜辞揪住，竟是‌要当场检查。

他赶紧按住薛镜辞的手, 转移话题道：“我‌没‌受伤, 只是‌有了些新发现。”

薛镜辞问道：“什么‌发现？”

裴荒道：“这个反弹之力, 实‌力越强的人受到的伤害也越大, 但‌若是‌很小的力量, 就不会反弹。只是‌不清楚, 触发的极值是‌多少……”

薛镜辞面上露出沉思之色。

阵法不会随时随地触发禁制，否则一片树叶落下, 一只蚂蚁经过都会触发。

往往只有人靠近时，才会触发。

只是‌如今留给‌他们的时间太少，要摸清反弹的规律只怕根本就来不及。

就在这时，薛镜辞的视线忽然落到了面前装着汤圆的瓷碗上面。

他心念一动，说道：“我‌忽然想到一个办法。”

说罢，薛镜辞便拉住裴荒去找燕行。

两人朝人群里走，忽然发现角落里坐着一个眼熟之人。

谢争的衣衫上沾着血迹，正‌抱着刀，缩在角落里，全然没‌有以前的威风。

一个孩子端着汤圆，小心翼翼地说道：“仙师你受伤了，吃点汤圆吧。”

谢争没‌说话，也不伸手去接，他面容本就生得冷酷，此‌刻衣衫沾血眉目锋锐，更是‌透出一股生人勿近的寒气。

那孩子显然是‌被他吓着了，眼眶有些发红，却还‌是‌勇敢的站在原地，执着地要将汤圆递给‌他。

娘说过，这些仙师是‌好人，是‌为了保护他们才会受伤的。

所以他要把自己最喜欢的汤圆给‌他们吃。

薛镜辞瞥了一眼，就猜到谢争是‌被反弹之力所伤，此‌刻最需要的是‌调息休息，不该被人打扰，便弯下身体轻声说道：“他不吃芝麻馅的汤圆，给‌我‌吃好不好？”

那孩子脸上露出恍然大悟之色。

不错，有些人确实‌不爱吃芝麻馅的汤圆，没‌想到这个仙人看起来冷冰冰的，居然还‌会挑食。

他将汤圆递给‌薛镜辞，开开心心地走了。

眼看薛镜辞端着汤圆要走，谢争挣扎着站起来，脱口而出地问道：“你、你还‌记得我‌不吃芝麻汤圆？”

薛镜辞没‌有应声，继续带着裴荒往前走。

眼看谢争竟然还‌要追上来，裴荒冷哼一声，说道：“矫情。”

“我‌看谢仙师是‌在上界待久了，这些凡俗之物到底入不了口。”

说罢，他攥住薛镜辞的手，低声道：“不是‌还‌要去找燕行吗，快走。”

然而离开人群后‌，裴荒便松开了薛镜辞的手，一路上都沉默寡言。

薛镜辞对旁人的情绪并不敏感，却格外关注裴荒的情绪，这下也觉察出几分不对劲来。

他主动伸手拉住裴荒，那人虽说没‌有挣开，却也只是‌任由他拉着，并没‌有像往日那样立即用力地回握过来。

这下薛镜辞确信，裴荒今日确实‌有些不对劲。

他停下脚步，看向裴荒问道：“你怎么‌了？”

裴荒抿唇不言，直到薛镜辞又追问一遍，才故作轻描淡写地说道：“这么‌长时间过去了，你竟然还‌记得谢争爱吃什么‌，不爱吃什么‌。”

薛镜辞眨眨眼，没‌想到裴荒会这样在意他随口说出的一句话。

在他看来，这不过是‌顺嘴一说的小事。

Chapter 78 - 2

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:24:18 +0000

Chapter 78 - 2#

听说是‌云海出了问题，宗门内上至掌门下至长老都倾巢而出，御剑去云海的上空查看。

可是‌等了许久，他们也没‌发现有妖族从云海里逃出来。反倒是‌整个山上的灵气，都被一股无形的力量给‌抽取着，朝天穹聚拢而去。

众人很快意识到是‌有人在渡劫，便御剑上去查看。

“这位道友是‌谁，渡劫竟引动如此‌大的天地异象。”有小弟子茫然开口，却见身边的师长神色凝重。

“这是‌飞升雷劫，传闻会同时降落九十九道紫金雷，力量足以毁天灭地。上古修士渡此‌劫时，大多是‌进入自己的洞天福地里，可这人竟公然在外面渡劫……一旦他引动天雷，所有人都要死！”

说罢，那位师长御剑过去探看，试探着问道：“是‌哪位道友在此‌渡劫……”

谁知他才刚一靠近，身上的功力竟被一股莫名‌的力量给‌吸走了，整个人瞬间变得像具干尸一样，坠到了云海里面去。

这骇人的一幕，让整个宗门的人都惊呆了。

掌门反应过来，厉声吼道：“快快回护山大阵里面。”

可还‌是‌晚了，天穹之上的那人伸手挥出一道剑气，瞬间将来不及进入阵法之人扫落到了云海里面。

那些修士拼死挣扎，很快被翻滚的云海吞没‌了。

掌门目眦欲裂，却无法出去救人，只能不停放出灵气支撑护山阵法。

好在那渡劫之人，似乎看不上他们这小宗门的修士，挥出这道剑气后‌就朝其‌他宗门的方向飞去。

见他走远，一个小弟子战战兢兢问道：“那人究竟是‌谁，修为竟如此‌强悍。”

掌门没‌有应声。

若是‌他没‌看错，那天穹之上的人……是‌凌虚宗的宗主？！

对于这位上界修为第‌一人，掌门自然不会陌生，只是‌如今那人挥袖间，就能直接吸走旁人体内的灵气，这简直……与‌魔功无异！

就在这时候，忽然就有人来报，说有很多修士向这里靠近，似乎是‌来逃难的。

“掌门，我‌们要不要让他们进来？”

闻言立即有弟子高声道：“不行，我‌们现在自身都难保，哪还‌能管得了别‌人的死活。”

掌门却将护山大阵分开一线，说道：“让他们进来！”

说罢，他转身斥责那几个弟子：“如今是‌各扫门前雪的时候吗？那人功法诡谲，可以吸取旁人功力，要不了多久就能引动雷劫。”

“一旦雷劫降落，所有人都逃不掉。”

他说这话的时候，有人鼓掌。

许忘走进护山大阵，说道：“掌门果然有大义。”

掌门循声看去，面色微凝，认出了来人是‌和光会的几位核心修士之一，许忘。

这些年他们这些小宗门，在凌虚宗的带领下成立了仙盟，专门追杀和光会成员。

只是‌如今形势危急，不是‌互相厮杀的时候。

掌门深吸一口气，还‌是‌命周围的弟子打开阵法，让外头的修士躲进来。

许忘看向掌门道：“如今想要解决这困局，只有一个办法，那就是‌破开天门阵法。”

“我‌们和光会在下界也有力量，可以上下合力。只要阵法一破，上界灵气下涌，就会打断此‌人渡劫。”

“破天门阵！”有弟子失声喊了出来。

他们自幼就长在上界，知道天门阵法是‌困住妖族，护住这个世界的大阵。

可如今，却有人说要破开它！

见众人不解，许忘心底叹气。

他一开始并不打算与‌这些正‌道宗门联手，只是‌没‌有想到，天门阵法会骤然关闭，他再也无法联系上下界的散修。

且如今的凌虚宗宗主，一身功法诡谲古怪，竟然可以吸取旁人修为，这样下去，不出三日他必会引动天地雷劫。

等到那个时候，上界修士都难逃被雷劈死，坠落云海的命运。

许忘看向掌门道：“你们宗门的下方，恰好有一处阵眼，要不要破阵选择权在你们自己，我‌们还‌要去其‌他的宗门，先行一步。”

待他走后‌，掌门迟疑片刻，最终还‌是‌命令所有弟子盘膝坐下，将灵力注入下方天门阵法的阵眼里，开始破阵。

有年纪尚小的弟子，忍不住害怕地问身边的人：“预言不是‌说会有人能力挽狂澜拯救这一切吗，谢仙师如今身在何处？”

听到这话，他师兄摇摇头道：“都这种时候了，你还‌在想什么‌预言？”

“我‌们能靠的，只有自己。”

宗主站在天穹之上，看着那些正‌在努力破阵的人，心底冷笑。

他能感觉到，只要再吸收几个人的功力，自己就可以引动雷劫。

到时候，九十九道紫金雷劫落下，上界这些人都要被劈死，落入云海里，化为妖族的口粮。

只是‌，他分明‌已经吩咐萧寻与‌妖族密谋，为自己取得涅盘血，这人为何迟迟不归？

宗主抬手，指尖一捻，一股元神便落入他指尖。

凡是‌进入凌虚宗的弟子，都要制作一盏命灯，放入自己的一缕元神。

但‌无人知晓，这其‌实‌是‌宗主控制众人的手段。

只不过以他的实‌力，早就瞧不上这些蝼蚁的力量，连随意碾死都是‌浪费力气。

除了萧寻。

这人原本只是‌个籍籍无名‌的外门弟子，资质也只是‌普通，但‌心机却远超常人。

不过短短三年，他竟取代‌老家主执掌了萧家。

宗主这才动了念头，炼化了萧寻命灯里的元神，让他为自己做事。

一直以来，萧寻虽不甘心，却碍于元神受制于他不得不听命，每件事情都完成得漂亮至极。

为何今日却出了变故？

宗主蹙眉，疑心萧寻是‌否背叛了自己，但‌有元神在手，他轻易就能重创萧寻，这人应该不敢起反心。

想来，是‌妖族那边出了问题。

涅盘血毕竟是‌妖族至宝，那些妖物虽然脑子愚蠢，也不会这般轻易交出。

他当初让萧寻去交涉，也是‌怕那些妖物在涅盘血里动手脚，影响自己的飞升大计。

宗主收回思绪，决定不再等萧寻送来涅盘血。

反正‌这涅盘血，也只是‌为渡劫添一份保障，以他如今的实‌力，区区雷劫根本不必畏惧。

只要能降下雷劫，他就可以脱离此‌方世界！

然而宗主却不知，此‌刻的萧寻正‌把玩着手中的涅盘血，冷眼看着上界修士慌忙逃窜的狼狈模样。

萧寻仰头朝天穹处看去，脑中浮起从凌虚宗宗主口中知晓的惊天秘密。

Chapter 79

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 08:34:45 +0000

Chapter 79#

For the following period of time, Fu Yucheng was practically indulging Bai Mo.

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 12:47:30 +0000

Chapter 79#

Pain#

It was snowing again.

It didn’t snow every single day of the year on the snowy plains; it was just that whenever it did, it would cover the sky and earth, drifting down in such abundance that it blotted out the sun.

Vast snow flew past Lu Yan’s eyes, blurring his vision. For a moment, he couldn’t see anyone else, yet that person’s blood on the snow was so red, startlingly crimson—

Chapter 79

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 05:31:44 +0000

Chapter 79#

The Disabled Big Shot’s Stepson#

To be honest, Ye Shiyuan was momentarily stunned when he saw Lin Xiaodong raise his hand.

But he quickly reacted and asked, “Xiaodong, what do you want to exchange for?”

德妃到底没被挖了眼，至少是没当着惊蛰的面，就被拖下去了。

惊蛰不知道赫连容说的话，到底有几分是真几分是假。以前他可以凭自己的感觉，来判断一件事情能不能相信，虽然那有些玄妙，可大部分的时候都是对的。

但是现在他做不到。

这件事，让他开始怀疑自己。

在那一场不算激烈的争吵之后，赫连容安排了几个人在殿内跟着他。

有石黎……

好吧，惊蛰应该想到这点。

石黎在赫连容还是容九的时候，一直呆在侍卫处给他跑腿，若他不是皇帝的人，还能是谁的人呢？

但另一个人就有些出乎意料。

是宁宏儒。

惊蛰不太清楚乾明宫到底是怎么运作的，可最起码知道，太监总管应该是跟在皇帝身边的人？为什么会把他安排给他？

宁宏儒笑呵呵地说道：“眼下事情繁多，若是让女官跟着小郎君，本也不错。不过陛下觉得小郎君可能会不太习惯。”

他嘴上说着从容的话，实际上却有另外的原因。

石丽君的确是不错，可她这个人，有时候比宁宏儒还要冷酷无情。她是可以为了皇帝的利益牺牲掉一切的人，景元帝不会把任何有可能伤害到惊蛰的存在，放到惊蛰的身边。

而宁宏儒……

的确是最好的人选。

他知道大部分他该知道的事情，也能规避某些不该出现的麻烦，最重要的是，宁宏儒曾经因为惊蛰贸然下了一步棋，尽管险些被景元帝砍了脑袋，但事实说明，他是对的。

“我还是觉得……”惊蛰抱着个小碗，“我不该在这。”

就在刚刚，宁宏儒因为一件他不得不处理的事情出去了，其他伺候的人，因为惊蛰不自在，所以都退了出去。

惊蛰说话的对象是石黎。

石黎是在惊蛰“住在”乾明宫后的第二天出现的，他的脸上带着伤，像是被什么东西抓挠过的痕迹，显然在前两天的事件中也经历了一番磨难。

那天，慧平的确带着惊蛰的令牌，去侍卫处找到了石黎，可他们遇到了更大的麻烦。

侍卫处是皇帝最中坚的力量，所以最开始的骚乱，其实是从侍卫处开始的。

不过也正好，因为慧平去了侍卫处，让石黎清楚知道北房出了事，最终还是设法把消息传递了出去。

石黎脸上的伤不算严重，“您应该在这。”

惊蛰听了石黎的话，勉强压住那种翻白眼的冲动，“不要这么称呼我。”

他有气无力说着。

石黎毕恭毕敬地说道：“卑职之前已经多次失礼，不敢再如此行事。”

惊蛰幽幽说道：“那么我有一个问题。”

石黎看向他。

“你不是普通侍卫，对吧？”

石黎：“暗卫。”

惊蛰沉默了一会，最终说道：“所以我身边之前，是不是……真的跟着人？”

石黎想起景元帝的命令，毫不犹豫地点头：“正是，是甲三。”

“那他现在也在这？”惊蛰下意识看向四周，“他跟了我多久？”

石黎：“您现在在乾明宫，无需外出时，无需暗卫跟从。约莫一年半。”

惊蛰抿唇，心里有熟悉的怒意。这种怒气燃烧的感觉在最近很常见，他几乎都快习惯这种感觉。

……他就知道！

那段时间，惊蛰频繁觉得有人在观察他，那个该死的男人分明什么都知道，却坐视他茫然无措什么都不说！

惊蛰抿唇，这古怪的沉默，让石黎也跟着闭嘴。

过了好一会，他才听到惊蛰叹了口气：“那，你说的那位甲三，现在还好吗？”

石黎愣了愣：“您的意思是？”

他有点没明白。

不是没猜到惊蛰的意思，他只是困惑于惊蛰是怎么知道甲三受了重伤。

惊蛰：“他既是跟在我身旁暗中保护，那夜情况危急，他要是在，怎么都会现身。”没有出现，只能说明他被其他人绊住了手脚。

石黎：“他拦下了太后派来的人，杀了四个，自己也受了重伤。不过现在正在卧床休息，负责的人是宗元信，他会没事。”

看出惊蛰眼底的担忧，石黎不由得多说了些，当他意识到自己说出“宗元信”这几个字的时候，石黎和惊蛰同时僵住。

他们显然都记得，关于宗元信，显然又是一个谎言。

石黎看着面无表情的惊蛰，试探着说道：“宗元信是太医院的院首，是御医。不过，他也有个太医的身份。”

“那他是什么时候拥有太医的身份？”惊蛰有点尖酸刻薄了，“我猜，不会刚好是给我看病前后吧？”

石黎闭嘴。

他真后悔自己为什么不是一颗石头。

惊蛰捏了捏眉心，他真讨厌自己现在这个样子，轻易就会被一两句话，一两件事刺激到，然后重新陷入那种怒火，还控制不住自己的脾气。

“抱歉，这不是你的问题。”惊蛰带着歉意，“我不该这么和你说话。”

石黎立刻欠身：“您不必如此。”

惊蛰不太适宜地说道：“石黎，我不过也只是一个普通的宫人，我不习惯这种繁文缛节，你也不用对我这么毕恭毕敬。”

他将小碗放下，里面精美的甜饮只吃了一小半，虽然的确非常美味，可以惊蛰现在的心情，是有些难以下咽。

惊蛰背着手，来回踱步。

大年初二。

除夕的事情，堪堪过去两天，整个初一，惊蛰几乎是昏睡过去的，醒来又经过德妃事件的惊吓，吃过饭，人就已然昏昏欲睡。

今天早上起来后，赫连容匆匆出现一面，又立刻消失，足以说明事态的严重。

景元帝必须主持大局。

惊蛰不知外面现在有多骚乱，他的那些朋友还能安然无恙，已经是不幸中的万幸。可他仍然迫切想要知道更多外面的消息，除去他的任务，更多的是……

呆在乾明宫，总让他无比不自在。

这里太大，太空，到处都是人，虽然那些人现在都在外头，可惊蛰能够感觉到他们的情绪，带着异样，复杂，与敬畏，恐惧。

这让他有一种强烈的错位感。

从北房离开后，惊蛰几乎立刻昏睡了过去，根本不记得自己到底是怎么到乾明宫……

等下，惊蛰终于停下来回的踱步，不知想到了什么，脸色在瞬间爆红，又在刹那间变得煞白。

Chapter 79

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:09:20 +0000

Chapter 79#

World 4: You Are the Snow on the Branch#

This fall left Qin Qing’s brain in a daze. He lowered his head, staring blankly at the chubby cat lying in his arms.

This cat… can talk!

“Qin Qing, I’m 996! Don’t you recognize me?” The fat cat didn’t open its mouth, but its voice transmitted directly into Qin Qing’s mind.

Demon… a demon?

Qin Qing shrank into a ball in fright, his fingertips trembling slightly, his lips quivering, yet he didn’t dare throw the little fat cat in his arms away. A demon’s claws are sharp, and right now they were pressing against his heart. If he moved even slightly, it would dig his heart out!

Chapter 79

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:01:21 +0000

Chapter 79#

Executor#

A pure white flower drifted down from high above. Cheng Ze reached out and gently caught it.

The flower vanished like flowing light between her fingers.

In front of the old gymnasium, the towering mountain of blood collapsed with a “boom,” transforming into spring breeze, into book pages, into flowers and grass. Breaking through the shackles, surging towards heaven and earth.

Cheng Ze whispered: “…Spring.”

The unsolvable Fourth Fairy Tale finally came to an end.

Chapter 79 - 1

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:24:18 +0000

Chapter 79 - 1#

第七十九章#

天空中传来可怕的轰鸣之声‌, 伴随着无数妖兽凄厉的吼叫。

破碎的天门阵法终于在最后时刻启动了杀阵，将当年困在其中的妖兽尽数绞杀。

一片混乱之中，薛镜辞和裴荒第一时间去找凌虚宗宗主‌和萧寻的踪迹。

燕行还有上界中几个‌大‌宗门的掌门, 以及魔界的几个‌魔主‌也一起追了上来。

虽说如今众人合力打断了宗主‌的飞升大‌计，但他的实力可以说是当世最强, 绝不可能就这样轻易的死去。

果‌然宗主‌此‌刻只是身形稍显狼狈, 身上还带着被惊雷劈砍的印记。

他双手结印, 身后瞬间放出一轮巨大‌的飞剑幻影，朝靠近自己的几人打出狂风暴雨般的攻击。

“你们竟敢坏我的飞升大‌计，都给我去死。”

多年苦心筹谋的计划一朝成空, 凌虚宗宗主‌的脸上再无往日‌里儒雅温润的模样。

他眼中闪着暴怒之色, 只是这么一挥剑就轻易斩杀了距离他最近的两名元婴境界修士。

燕行见状不再迟疑，从剑鞘里拔出了当年燕家一直誓死守卫的神剑，朝宗主‌攻去。

宗主‌认出他就是和光会幕后的首领，眼中闪过忌惮之色。

此‌人活了上千年，却从未公然与谁交手过，就连宗主‌也不清楚他的实力究竟到了何种‌地步。

他心念一动, 立即审时度势地放弃了强攻, 转而努力策反他道：“你修为与我不相上下，距离飞升不过临门一脚。”

“难道就甘心困居在这样低等的世界之中？若是你替我挡住其他人的攻击, 我可以将飞升的秘密告诉你！”

燕行眸光一冷：“你口中所谓低等的世界, 却是我想要守护的家园。”

当年他实力微末, 连一座城都护不住, 如今, 谁也不能毁去这承载着他唯一美好记忆的世界。

“不是谁都想要追求力量, 也不是谁都想去外面的世界，我和我的剑, 都只想守着这方世界。”

凌虚宗宗主‌的眼中怒气‌翻涌，忽然，他察觉到一股熟悉的气‌息隐匿在天穹某处，不由得大‌喜过望。

是萧寻，他定是取来了涅盘血——

宗主‌指尖一捻，将萧寻的元神放出来，正想威胁那人快些将神物‌送到他的身边，就感觉自己的脖颈被一道细微死相所缠缚住了。

他引以为傲的那些力量，竟如流沙般迅速地消失，顺着那若有若无的丝线传到了天穹某处隐秘之地。

宗主‌目眦欲裂，这一刻才知‌道萧寻的实力远远不止表面展露的那样。

他筹谋多时，竟然是想夺走自己的一切。

宗主‌用力碾碎掌心的元神，可那丝线却越缠越紧，他口中发出嗬嗬的怒吼，却说不出其他的话。

燕行离他最近，自然察觉到宗主‌的异状，正要上前探看，却剑宗主‌脖颈一歪，下一秒整个‌人都化作了干尸模样。

这惊魂变故，令所有人都狠狠吸了口气‌。

燕行挥剑刺向宗主‌，确认他生机尽失，眉头‌却紧锁起来。

他扭头‌看向追来的众人，说到：“不是我杀的，还有人在此‌地。”

众人下意‌识朝周围看去，可茫茫天穹之下，根本就没有其他人的存在。

竟然有人能在众目睽睽之下，悄无声‌息地取宗主‌性命…这等诡异手段实在让人心惊。

裴荒和薛镜辞瞬间想到了行事诡谲疯狂的萧寻。

如今宗主‌阴谋败露，身死道消，可萧寻却还不见踪影……

这念头‌一起，无数道看不见的丝线，竟然瞬息间就缠绕到了众人的身上。

虚空之中，萧寻缓缓露出身形，看着众人大‌笑起来。

裴荒护着薛镜辞，冷眼看向眸色疯狂的萧寻。

他从萧寻的身上感应到了熟悉的力量，想来这人竟不知‌用什么秘法，将宗主‌身上的力量给掠夺去了。

他蛰伏多年替宗主‌办事，竟又能在最后时刻反杀宗主‌，实在心机深沉。

他看向萧寻冷声‌道：“是你吸走了宗主‌身上的力量。”

萧寻本不想回答裴荒的文化，但是视线落到紧跟着裴荒的薛镜辞身上后，心中大‌为不甘，脸上露出一抹嘲讽轻蔑的笑意‌，说道：“说起来，我也算是替你复仇了。”

“你爹娘当年太蠢，竟随随便‌便‌就暴露了自己来自异界之事。凌虚宗宗主‌多年来一直飞升不成，便‌想要得到这股力量，好前去另一个‌世界……”

裴荒攥紧手中的剑，心中对萧寻所说之话倒是并不惊讶。

无论是从时间还是实力上考虑，宗主‌都是最有可能杀害他爹娘的人。

只是，裴荒没想到，一切的根源，都在于另一个世界功法与力量的诱惑。

萧寻说完话后，就不再看向裴荒，而是看紧紧盯着薛镜辞，捂着心口说道：“师尊你知‌道吗？当初我以为你死了，不惜一切代价要复活你，那秘术须以心头‌血温养肉骨傀儡……而你却这样对我，甚至恨不得我死在杀阵里。”

听了这话，薛镜辞眉心微蹙。

他实在想不到，这人竟疯魔至此‌，而自己竟然曾经在杀阵外犹豫了一瞬。

薛镜辞抽剑朝萧寻攻去，谁知‌萧寻身形一晃，竟不知‌施展了什么遁术，凭空地消失在了原地。

天穹之中隐隐传来了他嘶哑癫狂的笑声‌，足以让所有在场修士都听得分明。

Chapter 79 - 2

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:24:18 +0000

Chapter 79 - 2#

薛镜辞这一次没有再心软，冷声‌道：“你这个‌人欲望太重，总是看到自己想要的东西，却从来没看到，自己拥有了多少。”

“你总说自己是为了活得有尊严，才会不择手段往上爬，用这话来遮掩自己的欲望。”

“可是世界之外还有世界，欲望之路没有尽头‌。”

“总有人过得比你好，站得比你高。”

“若是你能早些停下来，好好看看自己周围的世界，一切都会不同‌。”

萧寻这时候才意‌识到，面前的这个‌人根本就不是他能够禁锢住的。

他看着薛镜辞，身上的血肉被怪物‌啃食又重塑，然而涅槃血的力量却在一点点的削弱。

萧寻跪下来，朝着天穹之上，薛镜辞的方向伸手祈求道：“师尊，我是真的爱你啊。”

薛镜辞依旧不为所动。

萧寻口中的爱意‌病态又可怕，稍有不顺萧寻的心，他就会翻脸。

一直以来，这人都打着爱他的旗号，却在肆无忌惮的伤害着周围所有人。

薛镜辞毫不留情地冷斥道：“我已经见过了，什么才是真正的爱。”

说罢，薛镜辞他不再去看萧寻，就这么静静站在世界的缝隙之外。这里的时间流速，与世界内并不相同‌。

他不过站了几个‌时辰，世界里却过去了十几年。

薛镜辞看着萧寻每日‌狼狈不堪的逃命，一次次承受死亡的痛苦，又被涅盘血的神力所复活。

最终涅盘血的功效彻底失去。

萧寻也终于慌了神，他用尽最后的力气‌，朝界壁飞去，主‌动将自己的元神放出来，朝薛镜辞递去。

“求……求求您。这是我的元神，只要您拿去，就能彻底控制我，我什么都愿意‌做。”

薛镜辞冷冷看着他。

先前他无数次强调，自己并非萧寻的师尊，可这人却一意‌孤行，从未将他的话听进耳朵里。

他嘴里说着爱，却从未给过自己真正的尊重。

薛镜辞没有应声‌，沉默了片刻，忽然想起什么，问‌道：“你不是一直想看看，真正的神力是什么样子吗？”

见薛镜辞愿意‌回应自己，萧寻眼中露出喜色，连忙点头‌。

薛镜辞抬起手，身后忽然露出黑色的巨大‌法相，那可怕庞然大‌物‌慢慢展现，似乎要笼罩天地。

一种‌可怕至极的力量朝四周蔓延，几乎要把空气‌里的东西都杀死。

明明隔着界壁，萧寻却感觉到一阵窒息，仿佛身边的风和空气‌都凝滞了。

几乎是在看到那庞然巨影的瞬间，他内心就攀升起一股恐惧，下意‌识低下了头‌。

冷汗顺着他的鬓角缓缓滴落，他的余光瞥见薛镜辞整个‌人都没了人形，瞬间猛吸了一口冷气‌。

若说先前追杀他的那些东西，都是怪物‌……那么薛镜辞的本体，还要比那些怪物‌更可怕。

萧寻的头‌低下之后，就再也没敢抬起，甚至不敢多看薛镜辞如今的模样一眼。

看到他如此‌恐惧，薛镜辞轻轻挥手，将萧寻整个‌人重新拍落到地面上。

薛镜辞也不知‌道自己为何要在萧寻的面前，露出原本的模样和可怕的法相。

也许只是想看看，旁人是否能接受真正的他。

然而一切都如他预料的那般，萧寻连多看他一眼都不敢。

如果‌是裴荒的话……

这个‌念头‌一起，薛镜辞就有些压不住，心里很想知‌道，若是裴荒看见他的模样，会是什么反应。

他会害怕，还是会接受他全部的一切？

薛镜辞收回思绪，重新看向不远处的世界。

这一次萧寻刚一落地，就被周围的怪物‌啃咬，却再也没有办法恢复如初，最终就这样身体四分五裂，魂魄也彻底消散干净。

薛镜辞定定的看着那些怪物‌，曾经的他也和这些怪物‌一样。

空有一身的力量，可是却没有感情，只是麻木的吸收着力量，不断的变强大‌。

直到阿婆捡到了他，他才努力地学着去做一个‌人，而现在，他似乎不需要去学了。

因为他已经真的明白怎么去爱一个‌人。

一股柔软的力量降落在薛镜辞的身上，像是有人用无形的手掌揉了揉他的脑袋。

薛镜辞仰起头‌，就见天穹之上闪烁着明亮的光点，仿佛是主‌神在与他招手。

不久，天穹之中就传来一道声‌音。

“没想到你会这样折磨他，想来这一回是真的动了气‌。”

薛镜辞点点头‌。

确实，他早在回到界壁之时就恢复了大‌部分实力，想杀萧寻本是轻而易举之事，却任凭那人在自己原本的世界里垂死挣扎，惨死无数次。

主‌神见薛镜辞坦然承认，不由得好奇地问‌道：“你的情绪向来淡漠，竟也会有如此‌愤怒的时候吗？”

薛镜辞沉默片刻，说道：“只是想到，若他的计划真的成功，那个‌世界就会死掉。”

萧寻和宗主‌都以为，只要吸收了一方世界的能量，便‌能成功飞升。

可他们不会知‌道，那个‌世界的力量太弱了。

先是经历了妖族乱战，消耗大‌量资源，此‌后天门阵法阻隔，连光都成了稀缺之物‌。

这样的世界，能量极少，所以多年来都无人能够飞升。

即便‌他们两个‌吸收了全部的力量，最终也只会留在原地，面对着荒芜的星球，给自己造了一座监狱。

直到某一日‌，他们会和这个‌星球一起化为尘埃，世界也彻底地解体，消散。

主‌神点点头‌：“以你的实力，本不该匹配力量如此‌低等的位面，如今你……”

“主‌神大‌人。”薛镜辞打断主‌神的话。

他当然知‌道，那个‌世界很弱小，甚至不足以承载他的力量。

那里能够修炼的人不多，大‌部分都是凡人。

灵气‌也很驳杂，但却有无数好吃的东西，有许多美好的风景。

在薛镜辞心中，那里并不是什么低等的位面，而是他想要回去的家。

所以即便‌是封印全部的力量，薛镜辞也不在意‌。

他双手合十，望着天穹虔诚地问‌道：“我还能回去吗？”

主‌神看着他说：“当年选中你，就是因为你身上的力量十分强大‌，足以成为一方世界的神明。”

Chapter 80

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 08:34:45 +0000

Chapter 80#

In the thick darkness, Fu Yucheng only felt a needle-like pain in his mind… In the out-of-control and violent struggle, his mental power had been torn almost into shreds… It was so noisy… it hurt…

He used nearly every ounce of strength he had just to slowly open his eyes.

The scene before him gradually went from blurred to clear.

This was a small square metal room, containing a bed, a table, a chair, and a simple toilet and washbasin. This cramped room didn’t even have a window; there was only a small wall lamp at the head of the bed, emitting a faint yellow glow.

Chapter 80

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:24:18 +0000

Chapter 80#

番外一印章#

久别重逢, 裴荒忍不住与薛镜辞在凡界流连许久，以至于等二人重返魔界时，魔宫之中‌的‌文书早已堆成了山。

裴荒身为魔尊, 往日里大大小小的‌事务都要从他手中‌过一遍，亲笔批写每份文书。

薛镜辞并不擅长这些, 只是‌看出裴荒疲累, 便‌想做些什么替他分担压力。

裴荒倒是‌早已习惯了这样不眠不休地处理杂事。

薛镜辞刚刚离开‌的‌那‌会儿, 他全靠这样来麻痹自己，不知不觉就养成了习惯。

只是‌如今却又不同。

他虽然‌在低头批阅文书，鼻尖却能嗅到一股清冷又浅淡的‌香气, 缭绕在他的‌身侧。

裴荒忍不住抬眼去看薛镜辞。

这些年薛镜辞虽然‌不在此‌地, 可‌留下的‌功法却传播甚广，几乎所有魔修都曾读过。

因此‌，当薛镜辞归来的‌消息不胫而走后，想要拜师的‌人简直踏破了魔宫的‌门槛。

可‌薛镜辞却一本正‌经的‌拒绝了。

当年裴荒仗着年纪小，曾向薛镜辞撒泼耍赖，要他许诺收自己做锁门弟子, 薛镜辞当时答应下来, 这么多年过去依旧记在心上。

可‌裴荒却还是‌觉得不够。

他不满足只是‌当个锁门弟子，而是‌想要将这个人彻彻底底锁在自己身边, 隔绝一切觊觎的‌视线。

但‌这是‌不对的‌。

裴荒希望薛镜辞能自由地去追逐一切想要的‌东西, 而非被‌任何人或事所束缚。

他收回思绪, 视线落到面前的‌文书上。

文书上说, 希望薛镜辞能够再像过去那‌样开‌一次法坛, 讲解功法。

裴荒知道薛镜辞喜欢收集别人修炼所遇到的‌问题, 好钻研解决之道，便‌侧头问道：“你想去吗？”

薛镜辞点点头。

裴荒没怎么迟疑, 低头在请求的‌文书上批了同意‌，又调拨了一些人陪薛镜辞同去。

薛镜辞垂眸看着裴荒的‌动作，见那‌些人名中‌并无裴荒的‌名字，问道：“你不与我同去？”

听了这话，裴荒有些愣住，眼中‌浮起惊诧之色。

在他的‌记忆里，薛镜辞素来不是‌那‌种黏人的‌性‌格，做事也极为果决利落，很少会需要旁人一直陪在自己的‌身边。

甚至当年与萧寻交手，薛镜辞也是‌直接下了决定要自己去。

可‌如今听薛镜辞话中‌之意‌，似乎是‌不想与自己分开‌？

裴荒的‌心口没由来地跳了下。

薛镜辞见他不说话，视线转到那‌堆成山的‌文书上，沉思片刻说道：“我看这些文书，有些只需简单批阅即可‌。不如我替你刻个印章，就无需卷卷亲笔批复。”

“若能赶得及，你……”

“当然‌赶得及。”裴荒定定看向薛镜辞，闷闷道：“我也不想和师父分开‌，只是‌怕一直围着你，招人烦。”

裴荒的‌嗓音，因为连夜干活而有些沙哑，但‌此‌刻听来却莫名有几分撒娇的‌意‌味。

薛镜辞顿了顿，忍不住笑起来。

他从储物袋里翻出一截上好的‌木料，低头认真地篆刻。

魔宫一片静谧，裴荒看着薛镜辞亲手雕刻自己的‌名字，心一下一下地鼓噪起来。

当年若非他被‌神牌上的‌“荒”字吸引，忍不住挖了个窟窿，他与薛镜辞或许就不会有交集。

没过多久，薛镜辞就刻好了一枚私印，递给裴荒道：“试试？”

裴荒伸手摩挲着那‌私印上的‌字迹。

这么多年过去，薛镜辞的‌字迹还是‌和当年一样苍劲有力，只是‌当年的‌“荒”不过是‌他从“四海八荒”里偷来的‌。

而如今，薛镜辞却亲手刻下他的‌名字。

见裴荒不动，薛镜辞伸手取来深红色地印泥，放到他面前。

裴荒这才回过神，将那‌印章沾了印泥，朝面前的‌文书盖去。

如此‌一来，那‌些简单至极的‌文书他就不必亲手批阅，速度快了许多。

裴荒一连批阅了许多文书，察觉到薛镜辞有些困乏，便‌问道：“师父累了？”

不等薛镜辞应声，裴荒便‌站起来，扶着薛镜辞的‌胳膊道：“那‌不如我们去沐浴更衣，早些休息吧。”

薛镜辞没动，心里盘算着自己后日就要出发，便‌摇头道：“不累，你继续批就是‌。”

裴荒道：“师父放心，余下这些我明日定能批完。”

“后日，我和师父一起去论道的‌法坛。”

听裴荒这样说，薛镜辞也不再强撑。

先前他答应了主神要成为此方世界的神明，主神曾问他要不要将身体一并改造为神体。

但‌薛镜辞却拒绝了。

他总觉得，只有这具身体还能感受到人的感受，会困乏，会疲累，会饥饿，才能真的‌明白人需要什么。

Chapter 80

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 11:52:40 +0000

Chapter 80#

Gears of Fate 22#

The moment the words fell, a cluster of dazzling flames suddenly ignited at the center of the three-meter-tall heavy machinery, burning so intensely that it became nearly pure white. This temperature could easily melt most metals into molten iron, much less human flesh.

Confirming it was coming for him, Yu Feichen thought—he’d only been lying here a moment. How did he become waste? Next second, he looked at the mechanical dummies busily working around him and felt he truly deserved to be called industrial garbage and destroyed.

Chapter 80

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 14:44:15 +0000

Chapter 80#

Those with immortal bones can enter the path to cultivate as immortals. When a cultivator enters the path, if their foundation is clear and can be detected, their elders in the sect or family will choose a path for them based on that foundation. If the foundation is not clear, the decision is based on the person’s personality or the sect’s tradition.

For instance, in the story An Wuxue had told Qin Wei about the man in North Abyss who broke his Way of Floating Life to turn to the Way of Heartless—that was because he hadn’t known his foundation as a child and had followed the wrong path.

Chapter 80

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 12:47:30 +0000

Chapter 80#

Provocation#

“Heavenly Dao’s will?”

Hearing this title, Lu Yan was slightly stunned, instinctively wanting to test it with his divine sense. The next moment, his breath slightly hitched.

In Lu Yan’s perception, that voice seemed to come from infinitely high above, yet also seemed to exist between heaven and earth, elusive and unpredictable.

With Lu Yan’s cultivation, no demon or spirit could hide from him. To give him this kind of unfathomable feeling, it likely really was only the legendary, formless “Heavenly Dao.”

Chapter 80

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 05:31:44 +0000

Chapter 80#

The Disabled Big Shot’s Stepson#

The classes on the first day were all normal.

Chinese, mathematics, English, chemistry… Probably because of elite education, in addition to these courses that all middle and high school students must learn, there was also an etiquette class essential for high society.

And by the end of the whole day, the number of medals Lin Xiaodong harvested was:

One.

Ranked last.

This single medal was given to him as compensation by the chemistry teacher, who felt guilty for accidentally burning a large hole in his textbook during an experiment. However, the teacher couldn’t be blamed for partiality; the other fifteen children all spoke up enthusiastically and raised their hands actively in class to strive for medals, forming a sharp contrast with Lin Xiaodong, who was sleeping by the window.

Chapter 80

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 06:00:05 +0000

大年初三，封闭数日的皇宫终于开启，受惊的朝臣四散，宫门外收到消息的车驾早已经挤满了道。

茅子世搀扶着沉子坤上了马车，站在下头说道：“沉叔，您且先回去。”

沉子坤拉住他的胳膊，低声说道：“陛下如何？”

茅子世脸色古怪，四处看了眼，“您不是已经见到了吗？”

昨日太后被抓住后，景元帝就召见了他们，今日清晨又把他们打发出来。要说现在宫中局势还不明确，却也应当安全许多。

“我问的，是惊蛰。”

这话一出，茅子世微微僵住。

自打北房闹出这么一通，好奇的人并非没有，然生命危在旦夕，根本顾不上许多。直到昨日见过陛下后，才开始有人会谈及此事，只是多一笔带过。

也不知是不放在心上，还是不敢言及。

……景元帝那一夜的模样，迄今都叫人胆颤。

朝臣知道景元帝有时很疯，然知道，和亲眼看到他肢解那些人体，是截然不同的。

但凡醒目点，都隐隐能感觉到，景元帝就是为了那个人才赶往北房，那这个人的身份无疑叫人关切。

等这一回离宫后，想必会有无数人探听这惊蛰，到底是谁。

“陛下，一直都没有告诉过那人，关于自己的身份。”茅子世摸了摸自己的鼻子，小心翼翼地说道，“之前，也曾带我去见过他一面。”

沉子坤皱眉，把茅子世给拖了上来，冷冷地看着他。

这赫然是不说清楚就不给走了。

茅子世哀叹：“沉叔，你别这样看着我，具体什么情况，我真不知道。那天陛下没头没脑找我，说让我去见一个人，谁知道会是惊蛰呢？”

“为何陛下不叫我去？”沉子坤沉声说道。

茅子世诧异地瞪着沉子坤，胆大包天去掐了他的脸，发现是真的后嘀咕着：“我还寻思着沉叔你是不是被人换了……”

沉子坤瞪他一眼，茅子世被迫严肃起来。

“那次，好像是惊蛰想见陛下的朋友，陛下这不就拎着我过去嘛。陛下哪有什么朋友……”茅子世叹气，“谁知道陛下葫芦里到底在卖什么药，这下可不就暴露了？”

沉子坤：“你见过他，是个什么样的人。”

茅子世：“沉叔，你真的很像是要嫁女儿……啊，别打我头。”他护着自己的脑袋，躲开沉子坤的袭击，“我正经还不成嘛。惊蛰是那种难得不错的人，您没瞧见嘛，陛下都听他的话改了主意，肯定是好的影响。”

沉子坤沉着脸，不说话。

茅子世凑过去一点：“别吧，沉叔，难道你想棒打鸳鸯？”

沉子坤没好气地说道：“什么棒打鸳鸯？惊蛰能劝陛下稍加收敛，的确是好事。只是，在那等情况下暴露，就未必是好事。”

北房那日，跟在景元帝身后的王公大臣的确太多，纵然隔得远，少有人看清楚“惊蛰”是个什么模样，却多少听到了他的声音，也感觉到了他对景元帝的影响。

这么多年，多少人总是想将自己人送到景元帝的后宫，不就是为了枕头风，却是一个都没派上用场。谁曾想，却是在一个小小的宫人身上……

“啊，这么说，”茅子世幸灾乐祸地笑起来，“怕是等这些事情结束后，会有不少美男子等着进献给陛下呢。”

“猴头。”

沉子坤不轻不重骂了句茅子世，就让他滚了下去。

茅子世也不恼，下了马车后吩咐了沉府车夫几句，这才停在宫门前看着车马越走越远。几步开外，一队侍卫匆匆走过，在茅子世的身后停下来。

茅子世微眯着眼听了几句，惊讶地回头：“你说什么？”

陛下这一把玩得未免太大了些。

他想做什么？

难道真的要废掉整个后宫不成？

他蓦然转身，带着人匆匆进入宫门。

…

下了几天几夜的雪，今日午后稍稍停了雪。

刚扫过的宫道再度落满了白，让人走动起来都带着几分谨慎，却有人快步踏雪而过，脚步急促。

明雨匆匆赶到直殿监，刚进到里头，就看到慧平等人在朝外走，一看到他们的脸色，明雨这心又凉了些。

惊蛰，还是没找到。

明雨心里焦急，只在眉间紧皱里显露几分，“还是一点消息都没有吗？”

慧平看到他停下脚步，摇头说道：“没有，北房一直被封锁，谁都不能靠近。姜掌司帮过忙，那些侍卫嘴巴严得很，根本不可能说。”

除夕宫宴出事，失踪的人不少。

这不是好事。

失踪的人，要么就是被操控成为虫奴，还不知是死是活，就被送到太医院去；要么就是在两天的混乱里，已经死了。

当然，还有第三种可能。

唯一庆幸的是，三顺和慧平知道惊蛰的去向，而三顺还从北房救出来七蜕和八齐。然他再要回去的时候，北房的甬道已经是被许多带刀侍卫把持着。

三顺不敢贸然进去，绕了远路，从北房远处的矮墙爬了进去，然那个时候，北房已经混乱起来，他根本没找到惊蛰的踪影。

后来他们在抓拿北房的宫人，三顺不得已，只能顺着矮墙再出来，就此错过了北房的消息。

听闻那夜在北房里的人，全部都被关押了起来。

这就是第三种可能。

要是能探听到惊蛰被关在哪里也就罢了，迄今一点消息都没有，真真是无头苍蝇般。

杂务司的事情有廖江在顶着，尚且还能运转。

只是累得很，一边记挂着杂务司的事情，一边在担心着惊蛰的安危。

明雨看着慧平眼睛下的青痕，反过来安慰他：“惊蛰肯定不会变成虫奴，至于命，他福大命大，也定然不会出事，顶多呢，就是被人关押起来。”

慧平：“……这一听，也不怎么安全。”

明雨笑了笑：“他家世清白，又没惹什么大麻烦，不会有事的。”

他心里虽是这么说，却并不是那么冷静。

三顺和他说过蛊虫在惊蛰面前的怪异，这要是被人所发现，肯定不是好事。而且，七蜕和八齐也是北房的人，三顺趁着混乱把他们带出来藏在御膳房。

现在是因着混乱，所以还没细查，等再过几日，秩序都稳定下来后，肯定要出事。

更别说还有惊蛰失踪的事……

明雨这心里沉甸甸的全是担忧。

他从直殿监离开后，折返御膳房的路上脚步拖沓，显得心事重重，就在他将要踏进御膳房的大门前，有人拦在了他的跟前。

明雨一愣，抬头却发现，那是一个作大太监打扮的中年人。

这位大太监笑眯眯与他说话：“明雨，还请你与我们，往乾明宫走一趟。”

在他身后跟着的那个小太监同样也挂着和煦的微笑，只不过伴随着大太监那句话，莫名让明雨打了个寒颤。

……乾明宫？

Chapter 80

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:01:21 +0000

Chapter 80#

Butterfly Island#

Ye Sheng: “The Seventh Executor’s ability is related to plants.”

Ning Weichen: “It should be. The last place Demeter carried out a mission was in the tropical rainforest known as the Green Hell.” He asked with a smile: “Brother, why are you suddenly so interested in Executors?”

Ye Sheng was silent for a moment, then spoke his mind truthfully.

“Even if I’m not interested now, I will be forced to understand these things in the future.”

Chapter 80 - 1

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:09:20 +0000

Chapter 80 - 1#

World 4: You Are the Snow on the Branch#

Qin Qing and his group set off in a mighty contingent. On the way, seeing a shop selling sesame seed cakes, the hunters stopped the ox cart and went in to buy dry provisions.

Ye Li said to Qin Qing, “Little Marquis, are you hungry? A-Niu and I are a bit hungry.”

“I’m not hungry, you go in and buy,” Qin Qing shook his head, his voice somewhat weak.

Chapter 80 - 2

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:09:20 +0000

Chapter 80 - 2#

World 4: You Are the Snow on the Branch#

A-Niu sat outside the carriage and said with admiration, “The Qi family’s traditions have always been upright and pure, so the children they raise are naturally extraordinary.”

The hunter who had killed a tiger nodded repeatedly in agreement.

The two began to discuss the Qi family’s various acts of concern for the country and the people. Their words were full of reverence, and naturally, they discussed the beautiful and kind-hearted Miss Qi the most, their admiration overflowing in their words.

Chapter 81

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 08:34:45 +0000

Chapter 81#

When Fu Yucheng woke up in a muddle, he felt as if he had been crushed by a heavy tank; his whole being was almost falling apart. After a moment, a cool sensation spread across his back—it was a bit stinging, yet also somewhat comfortable.

He turned his head slightly and saw Bai Mo sitting by the bed with his head lowered. His long fingers were dipped in cool ointment, applying it to Fu Yucheng’s back. However, his technique was very amateurish, and his movements were very slow.

Chapter 81

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 11:52:40 +0000

Chapter 81#

Gears of Fate 23#

Only after confirming the steam engine blocked his line of sight did Anphiel open his eyes.

Chapter 81#

Chapter 81#

During the gap in the afternoon, the driver had already made a run back. Other arrangements had been made for most of what they’d bought during the day to be delivered to the Stone Drum Island sanatorium — they didn’t need to worry about it themselves. Yan Zishu took the opportunity to mock Fu Jinchi as a capitalist of the worst kind.

“Which makes you what?” Fu Jinchi asked.

Chapter 81

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:41:35 +0000

Chapter 81#

盛隆二十四年，冬日。

皇后病得很重，太医常年呆在凤仪宫，各种名贵的参片更是经常备着，以防不时之需。是时，盛隆帝与皇后的关系已有些紧绷，不过皇帝仍时时会去探望皇后，世人皆称他情深义重。

中宫所出九皇子赫连容，今岁才七岁。

这宫里头的皇子皇女，算上九皇子一共，也有将近二十位。与九皇子同年一起出生的，就有三位皇子，最小的是年底出生的十二皇子，而后到现在为止七年，后宫再没有传出来消息。

传闻，是因为盛隆帝早几年盛宠皇后的缘故。

不过九皇子身为嫡子，待遇却远比不上婕妤所生的十二皇子，不仅爹不亲娘不爱，更是孤身带着几个宫人，居住在远离后宫建筑的撷芳殿。

这是一种疏远，但也是种无形的保护。

后宫里有一个众所周知的秘密，那就是皇后疯了。

半疯半癫的她极其憎恶自己唯一的子嗣，但凡是见到，轻则打骂，重则要杀了他。

就在九皇子刚出生还没满周岁，就差点被皇后溺死，是盛隆帝身旁的御前太监拼了命救下来的。后来，不管是针扎，还是刀划，皇后都尝试过数次，这才引起了盛隆帝的戒备，将年幼的九皇子挪出凤仪宫，才得以叫他长大。

然这一路，也算不得多平安。

身为皇子，总要拜见嫡母，更别说，九皇子还是中宫嫡子，更是需要经常出现在皇后跟前。

每一次，对九皇子而言，都算是劫难。

能活下来，算是侥幸。

盛隆帝偶尔会看顾一二，但皇后厌恶他，皇帝自也不会有多余的怜惜。只是看在骨肉情分上，在他活到五岁时，多给他分配了个暗卫。

这本该是在皇子十五岁后，才有的待遇，除此外并无优待。

风雪里，有两个人在走。

一矮一高，一主一仆。

并无撑伞，也无多余衣裳，看着有点单薄。

宁宏儒：“主子，咱还是回去吧。”

今日原本九皇子是要去书房读书的，不过在早上的比试里，九皇子挨了打，师傅就做主给他放了半日假。

九皇子抬起头，苍白的脸上带着伤。

他原本就长得好看，白皙美丽的脸庞上有多一点伤痕，都会被看得清清楚楚。

九皇子：“父皇让我去见他一面。”

宁宏儒听到九皇子这么说，也只能放弃再劝。他跟在九皇子的身后，看着他埋头赶路，心中有些沉闷，最近九皇子的身子有些不大好，就算跟着那暗卫开始习武，可时常会喊冷，哪怕屋内已经点燃炭盆，还是会觉得不太舒服。

找来的太医，又说不出个所以然。

宁宏儒和石丽君就只能看着九皇子发愁。

最初被派来照顾九皇子的时候，也不过才一点大的孩子，就已经十分冷静，与他说话的感觉丝毫不像是和孩子，更如同一个同龄人。

九皇子性格冷，不怎么爱说话，不过是个好孩子。

这话由着宁宏儒来说，或许有些逾距，然九皇子待人处事上，却是说不出半个坏字。只不过有些慢热，温凉，然笑起来，也十分之可爱。

宁宏儒在心里叹了口气，只是打从今年开始，就几乎不怎么看到九皇子笑。

光是今年，九皇子就差点死了两次。

一次是被人从假山推下来摔破了头，另一次是在凤仪宫，分明是皇后叫他去，与他吃了顿饭，那对九皇子来说应当是平生头一回。

然吃到一半，皇后又突然发疯，抓起手边不论什么东西都朝九皇子摔去，险些把他打死。

自从这次后，九皇子的性格就越发冷。

宁宏儒几乎想不起来最初他微弯眉眼，笑眯眯的可爱模样。

到了乾明宫，九皇子在外头没等多久，就见到了盛隆帝。

皇后长得美貌，盛隆帝的相貌也是不错，不然这两人是无法生下九皇子这样的容貌。

九皇子能见皇后的次数少，然能看到盛隆帝的次数，也算不上多。

“小九，过来。”盛隆帝坐在座位上，朝着九皇子招了招手，“今天，去看过你母后没有？”

九皇子面无表情地说道：“去过，姚才人说母后在睡，就让我先离开。”姚才人是皇后的远亲，她来伺候皇后后，皇后发疯的次数少了些，不过见到九皇子，还是容易发作。

姚才人虽常作壁上观，有些时候，也是不忍见一个小小的孩子再受磨难。

这一次，也是她劝走九皇子。

其实皇后已经醒了，姚才人只是不愿意九皇子进凤仪宫，左不过皇后根本不在乎九皇子会不会来探望。

九皇子抬起头说话时，盛隆帝分明看到他脸上的伤痕，却什么都没说，仍带着和煦的微笑：“你的母后多年前，曾与寡人出巡，见识过不少有趣的东西。寡人观她近来精神头好些，便想为她做点东西。”

九皇子只是默不作声听着。

盛隆帝看起来，似乎也不需要他的反应，只是自顾自说了下去，“寡人记得……”

他笑了笑，露出个怀念的表情。

“当时巡到襄樊时，她最喜欢那里的柿子汤。”

这柿子汤的做法有点奇特，煮出来后，有点酸酸甜甜的感觉，虽有着点点涩味，却又无比回甘。

当时舟车劳苦的皇后吃上一口，就觉得十分开胃。

盛隆帝想要亲手做一碗柿子汤，与九皇子一起。这听起来没什么不对，九皇子听后眼神幽暗了些，只是跟着盛隆帝一起出去。

这御膳房里，肯定有柿子，不过，盛隆帝说这后宫里，另有柿子树，亲力亲为更有意思，就把九皇子带上了御驾。

九皇子出生到现在，怕是唯独今日，和盛隆帝的接触最多。

他安静坐在角落里，盛隆帝时不时看他一眼，发现他正在看着外头的景色。

“想什么呢？”盛隆帝笑了笑说，“今日怎么这么少话？从前，不还多话些吗？”

九皇子没有提醒他，他们上一次这样的碰面，应当在六七个月前，也没有提醒他，爱说话的是十弟，反而问道：“父皇，是要去北房吗？”

盛隆帝惊讶地挑眉：“你去过？”

九皇子没说话，只摇了摇头。

盛隆帝不太喜欢他这个反应，皱了皱眉，倒是也没说。

九皇子仍看着外头熟悉的景色，自然是要熟悉，整个皇宫，应该没有比他还要清楚布局的主子，哪怕是盛隆帝。

毕竟除了他之外，有谁会为了躲避追堵不得不满皇宫跑？越是偏僻幽冷的地方，就越不容易被抓到。

车马停在北房外，盛隆帝牵着九皇子的手下了御驾。

入手的感觉冰冰凉凉，就好像抓着的不是人，而是鬼。盛隆帝蹙眉，吩咐人送来暖手炉塞给九皇子。

两人的身影一起被北房的甬道吞没。

也不知过了多久，盛隆帝和九皇子有点狼狈地出来，一个看起来衣裳勾破，一个脸脏脏的，像是个小花猫。

盛隆帝朗声大笑，看着九皇子说道：“没想到你爬树竟是这么灵活。”

九皇子抿着嘴，只有黑眸里有点亮意的笑。

Chapter 81

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:09:20 +0000

Chapter 81#

World 4: You Are the Snow on the Branch#

Ye Li and A Niu were led by a servant to a side room. The room was furnished with clean bedding and had snow-white paper on the windows. A faint fragrance, characteristic of dried flower petals, wafted through the air.

“Here are your changes of clothes. There’s a small bathroom out back with a wooden tub. You can go there if you want to bathe. Be at work tomorrow at Mao hour (5-7 am). Don’t be late!” The servant tossed four sets of dark blue servant uniforms onto the bed, his attitude impatient.

Chapter 81

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:01:21 +0000

Chapter 81#

Stealing to Read#

When Ye Sheng went out, he received a message from the director in the promotional video group chat.

The director said that filming was suspended for today and everyone should take a day off. It seemed that last night’s “earthquake” had scared everyone quite a bit.

The hashtag #HuaianUniversity OldGymnasiumVibration# also rushed to the trending search list.

Under this trending topic, many alumni of Huaian University who had already graduated stood up and shared the strange things they had encountered in the gymnasium.

Chapter 82

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 08:34:45 +0000

Chapter 82#

“Three—two—one—”

Fu Yucheng counted down silently in his heart and pressed his left hand against the scanner on the inside of the prison door.

This massive Magic Cube Prison consisted of twenty-six 3-meter by 3-meter cubes. Every few hours, the cubes would slowly shift.

To enter from the outside, one needed to use an AI to adjust the cubes’ positions, align the inner door of Cell 1 with the outer door of the corridor, and then scan a palm print to open it, similar to the inner and outer doors of an elevator.

Chapter 82

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 11:52:40 +0000

Chapter 82#

Gears of Fate 24#

Back in the main control room, the group finally gathered completely.

They didn’t attempt anything immediately. Instead, Anphiel spent considerable time studying the three spell readers they’d brought, meticulously writing spell after spell. Jililigulung assisted him from the side, occasionally making strange vocalizations that somehow conveyed meaning. The two worked in perfect synchronization despite the language barrier—whenever Anphiel paused, Jililigulung would supply the next idea.

Chapter 82

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 14:44:15 +0000

Chapter 82#

An Wuxue was slightly stunned.

He didn’t quite understand Xie Zhefeng’s words.

“Immortal Venerable,” he said, “I didn’t cast the curse on you.”

Xie Zhefeng’s expression froze.

He was terrified of An Wuxue casting that Heartless Curse he had never heard of, yet hearing the other say so calmly that he hadn’t cast it, he found himself unable to believe it.

He still remembered An Wuxue’s completely unmoved expression before he lost consciousness…

Chapter 82

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 12:47:30 +0000

Chapter 82#

Embrace#

Xiao Bai had a hard time calming down again, also feeling a bit confused about the current situation. As a book spirit, it tried to sense the changes in the plot.

It felt that things were becoming increasingly strange.

A Bit Like#

“Curly Hair — I’ve arranged a rest room with the hospital staff for our young guest. Sorry to ask, but could you stay with her tonight?” Chao Musheng saw that the girl was still sitting there holding the meeting gift Xu Chenzhu had pressed into her arms. He smiled. “Tuck that money away properly — you’ve handed over your bank card, so what will you do when you need to spend something?”

Chapter 82

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:43:55 +0000

Chapter 82#

Fu Jinchi was in no rush to introduce Yan Zishu to his acquaintances in Hong Kong. Perhaps the timing felt rushed, or perhaps it simply didn’t seem necessary yet.

Yan Zishu didn’t mind either way. He wanted to understand this man because he wanted to love him — but he saw no reason to rush toward a complete picture all at once.

He had always known that Fu Jinchi’s social world was complicated. His contact list contained people of genuine character worth knowing, like the Zeng siblings, and naturally also plenty of the entitled, pleasure-seeking variety whose company would not always be pleasant.

Chapter 82

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:41:35 +0000

Chapter 82#

白日里停下的雪，到了晚上，渐渐落下，空气中弥漫着凌冽的寒意，风不大，却冻得人骨子里都难受。

乾明宫到了深夜，都燃着灯。

惊蛰趴在软塌上看书。

白日里，他被那书里的狐狸书生气得要命，待赫连容要拿去丢的时候，他又给捡回来看了。

守在殿内的人，就宁宏儒和石黎。

惊蛰懒洋洋打了个哈欠，刚想翻下一页，就感觉到有阴影自头上落下，他歪头：“你走路是怎么悄无声息的？”

赫连容：“起初是跟着暗卫学，后来沉子坤知道我的处境，帮助良多。”

惊蛰爬起来：“沉子坤是你的，舅舅？”

赫连容颔首。

惊蛰：“他似乎待你不错？”

赫连容：“沉家人都不错。”

沉老院长送进京城来的茅子世，用着也好使。

惊蛰的脸色阴郁了些：“除了慈圣太后。”

赫连容揉了揉惊蛰的头发，他捂住自己的头躲到边上去，犹豫着让赫连容坐下来。

要不是下午知道太多震撼的事，两人僵持的气氛破了冰，惊蛰也不会那么好说话。

那口气一旦泄了下来，就很难再紧绷着。

惊蛰翻阅着书页的动作，足以看得出来，他的心思已经不在这书上。

“在想什么？”

“我还是有点生气。”惊蛰乖下来后，向来有问必答，“你骗我，我很难受。”

“你不可能会喜欢上一个皇帝。”赫连容冷淡地说道，“这是不得已而为之。”

惊蛰瘪嘴，那这还怪他咯？

是他太谨慎，太小心，所以才给自己招惹来这么大一个骗局。

“如果不是发生这样的意外，那你打算如何？一辈子都骗我吗？”

“只要惊蛰一辈子都不知情，”赫连容极淡极淡地笑了起来，“真的算骗吗？”

惊蛰羞恼地踹了赫连容一脚。

踹完后，惊蛰的心口有那么一瞬间的紧绷，像是某种没来由的恐惧。他面对的人，不是容九，是皇帝，惊蛰的脚缩得快，有人的手掌比他还要快。

赫连容抓住惊蛰的脚掌，这赤裸的足弓下，有着粗粝的茧子，修长优美的手指把玩着，就好像是什么有趣的玩具。

细细碎碎的痒意，让惊蛰没忍住哆嗦了下。

“放开。”

惊蛰有点紧张地看向边上，却惊愕地发现宁宏儒和石黎也不见了，他们俩又是什么时候离开了？

待在乾明宫的第一准则就走路没声吧？？

“不。”优雅的薄唇微动，冷冷地吐出来，“刚才那一瞬，你怕了？”

惊蛰沉默，双手撑在左右，维持着身体的平衡。

他不说话，白皙纤长的手指就开始自行钻研起足弓的其他地方。惊蛰紧张的时候，五根脚趾会缩得紧紧的，看着圆乎乎，微微弓起的脚背倒是光滑，摸过去，脚腕下，仿佛有着两三道浅浅的伤痕。手指在那里流连忘返，摸得惊蛰一颤一颤，好似某种酷刑。

他咬着牙，感觉自己好像被某种刑罚逼供着，最终还是被迫回答：“很难不怕。”

惊蛰最开始认识的容九，是在北房巡逻，虽然后来一路到侍卫处的副手，却也是晋升上去，惊蛰见识过他最开始的模样，很难心生敬畏。

然而，就算是容九，惊蛰也不是完全没怕过。

有过那么几次，容九杀气四溢时，惊蛰也还是会怕的。只是怕归怕，容九又不是什么杀人魔，他又不是犯人，惊蛰自诩在容九心里，也有那么点位置，这种无意识的害怕，不会上升到恐惧。

可是赫连容不一样。

乾明宫的血色洗刷了一次又一次，身为景元帝，他掌握着全天下人的生杀大权，他想杀人根本不需要理由，当他不愿意掩饰的时候，那种凶残可怕的威压，远不是容九能比拟的。

惊蛰没办法控制每个瞬间，那种本能的恐惧。

哪怕这会刺伤赫连容，他也无法改变。

“……你就像是百兽之王，其他动物都是你的猎物，你不能……要求一头猎物轻易对捕猎者放下戒心，”惊蛰试图向赫连容解释明白，“谁不怕死？”

他们之间，还待解决的事情还有许多。

只是明雨的话，以及下午发生的事情，让惊蛰惊慌意识到，哪怕他再怎么难受容九的欺骗，可他对赫连容的喜爱，还是有那么、那么多。

若非如此，他不会那么痛恨先帝与慈圣太后。

惊蛰动了动脚，这一次，赫连容松开了手，惊蛰连忙将自己的腿收回来，跪坐在软塌上。

脚上的感觉还很鲜明，让惊蛰很不自在。

他强行压下那份羞红，试图认真说话：“你不能一直把我囚在乾明宫，这样……不好。”

“为什么不好？”终于，赫连容才开口，“你在这，住得不舒服？”

“一切都比直殿监要好，但是，”惊蛰“但是”了半天，才小声说，“……这不是我该待着的地方，会给人传闲话。”

“你不想住在乾明宫，那是想住在后宫？”

一听赫连容这话，惊蛰脸色微白，疯狂摇头：“不，我也不会去住后宫。”

甭管赫连容碰没碰过那些宫妃，一想到后宫里那么多妃嫔，惊蛰要与她们相遇，这气就有点喘不上来。

这是何等尴尬痛苦的画面？

赫连容平静地说道：“你是不想遇到那些宫妃？”

惊蛰紧张地抬头：“你不要……不要杀她们。”有些小主，他还曾见到过，都是很好的人。

惊蛰不想因为自己的原因，却连累其他人去死。

赫连容沉默了片刻，惊蛰更加紧张地看着他，甚至还主动膝行了几步，更加靠近赫连容，他抓着男人的袖子，“……赫，赫连容？”

他磕磕绊绊地叫着。

赫连容像是有些无奈，低头摸着他的侧脸：“下午的时候，不还叫得那么流畅？”

惊蛰抿嘴，那是因为气急，才脱口而出。

直呼皇帝的名讳，这可是要脑袋的事。

“你想要留着她们的命，也不是不行，等黄氏的事情处理完，若她们真的与黄氏没有勾结，我会让她们平安出宫。”赫连容淡淡地说道。

惊蛰总算松了口气，下意识道：“你不会又骗我……吧？”

赫连容冷冷地说道：“再问，就骗你。”

惊蛰立刻往后挪了挪，扯过书挡在自己脸边，还没翻开两页，就被赫连容拿走。

“该睡了。”

Chapter 82

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:01:21 +0000

Chapter 82#

Bus Route 13#

The childish words written in pencil were shocking in their content. Especially after reading the dialogue about Night Voyage, both Ye Sheng and Luo Xingyan froze, their expressions turning grave.

The Peeping Lady, the couple in the wall, the slit-mouthed hanging corpse, the old man on the swing—the low-level anomalies written by the Story King after he grew up were actually all ghost stories he had read in Night Voyage during his childhood. Night Voyage!

Chapter 82 - 1

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:09:20 +0000

Chapter 82 - 1#

World 4: You Are the Snow on the Branch#

The carriage drove deep into Liu Family Village.

Qin Qing lifted the carriage curtain to look outside.

Several villagers were wandering on the bumpy yellow dirt road. If he didn’t look carefully, Qin Qing would have almost thought they were walking skeletons. Their sallow skin tightly wrapped around their bones, and their tattered clothes couldn’t cover anything.

Chapter 82 - 2

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:09:20 +0000

Chapter 82 - 2#

World 4: You Are the Snow on the Branch#

Qin Qing looked straight at Liu San and asked, “This matter carries some risk. I wonder if you are willing to contribute your efforts?”

Liu San lowered his head, appearing to be deep in thought.

Two paths now lay before him: one was to become a bandit, living a life of hiding and fear with his wife and daughter from then on.

Chapter 83

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 08:34:45 +0000

Chapter 83#

By the time Fu Yucheng walked out of the prison’s back gate, it was already night outside. A dim street lamp on the roadside quietly emitted a faint yellow glow.

The people behind hadn’t caught up, so Fu Yucheng breathed a slight sigh of relief and quickly turned into a nearby small alley.

Halfway through the alley, he suddenly sensed something and halted his steps.

At the entrance of the alley ahead, a lean figure slowly walked out, blocking Fu Yucheng’s path. The person looked gentle and delicate, with no weapons in hand, and was just staring at him calmly.

Chapter 83

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 11:52:40 +0000

Chapter 83#

Gears of Fate 25#

“These stacks’ functions are respectively reversing key spells, extracting other steam engines’ energy, and balancing magical power.”

Lillia withdrew her gaze from Jililigulung, suppressing a smile as she added: “All must be completed through the third spell reader. Takes very little time, takes effect immediately.”

“We’ve also installed and tested the mechanical arm and torque,” Xue Xin pointed at the newly installed machinery. “We replaced the original arm with this. There’s a lever button here—pushing forward is normal rotation, pushing back is reverse, middle is stop.”

Chapter 83

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 14:44:15 +0000

Chapter 83#

Xie Zhefeng sat alone in the moonlight for a long time.

His Senior Brother hadn’t continued further, nor had the Heartless Curse been cast. Yet even now, recalling his Senior Brother’s indifferent and unconcerned expression when attempting to cast the curse, he still felt a lingering fear.

Gradually calming down, he found the situation strange.

Why was he so afraid?

He had never feared anything like this before.

Chapter 83

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 12:47:30 +0000

Chapter 83#

Affection#

Lu Yan’s movements were restrained, but despite exhausting his entire will, he could not conceal the turbulent emotions in his heart.

Yin Yuheng felt the hands Lu Yan held him with growing tighter and more forceful.

Yin Yuheng did not evade; the newly ascended Human Sovereign gently threaded his fingers into Lu Yan’s hanging hair, allowing Lu Yan to encircle him and tighten the grip around his waist.

Chapter 83

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 05:31:44 +0000

Chapter 83#

The Disabled Big Shot’s Stepson#

Lin Xiaodong stood by the window for a while without getting a response.

He couldn’t help but ask again: “What’s wrong with you, why are you not talking?”

Lin Pei shielded his eyes from the overly dazzling sunlight and tightly closed his eyes which were stung by the light.

“Pull it!” He forced himself to ignore the slight, almost imperceptible touch in his heart just now, and said gloomily, “I hate the sun.”

Chapter 83

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 06:00:05 +0000

Chapter 83#

Gu Xingye walked around to Yan Heqing in a few steps.

He was 186cm tall, a bit taller than Yan Heqing. He lowered his eyes slightly, “About your brother.”

Yan Heqing’s brow was calm, “What.”

“You should have discovered it after interacting with him for a few days.” Gu Xingye walked to Yan Heqing’s left side with a book under his arm, “He is just a spoiled child. His temper is a bit big, can’t stand any grievance, and his personality is also reckless.”

Chapter 83

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:44:59 +0000

Chapter 83#

Perfunctory#

Wan You thought he’d heard a familiar name.

He stopped and turned. In the corner, a woman in a cleaning uniform stood up, turned, and walked quickly in the opposite direction — coat hem lifting with her pace.

That person looks very familiar.

“Mr. Wan — this way, please.” Secretary Liu was ahead of him, leading the way. He knocked twice on the door of room four and went in.

Chapter 83

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:43:55 +0000

Chapter 83#

Yan Zishu stepped away to take the call. Fu Jinchi watched his back until he had crossed well onto the beach and was out of easy earshot.

He looked away, and picked up a fresh skewer of chicken wings to put on the grill.

By the time they were nearly done, the twin girls had drifted back over, noses working like small dogs. Fu Jinchi beckoned. They had seen Yan Zishu sitting beside him earlier; in their understanding, this was a pretty adult associated with a safe one, so he counted as approachable. Each of the twins received a honey-glazed wing. They seized their prizes and ran. Still no sign of Yan Zishu.

Chapter 83

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:41:35 +0000

Chapter 83#

惊蛰在闻赫连容的味道，趴在他的肩膀上，鼻子轻轻蹭在脖子边，温热的气息扑打在血管青筋上，几乎要将赫连容的隐忍克制打碎。

方才被冷水强行压抑下去的欲望仿佛再度被挑起，轻易就能撕碎眼前脆弱的人。

赫连容的手指压在惊蛰的后腰上，冷淡的声音里带着少许古怪：“……惊蛰，你收集这么多东西，是想做什么？”

惊蛰不耐烦地瞪他，总觉得自己的伴侣一点用都没有，这样的事情还要他……等下，他昏昏沉沉的脑子开始清醒了点，他撑起身子看着床榻上的凌乱。

这就有点要命。

他一个人的时候，无形放纵了那种冲动。

惊蛰爬起来，跪坐在赫连容的身边，犹犹豫豫地将玉玺从男人的腰间抠出来，小心翼翼地放到床头去。

他怎么把这个也给捞过来了？

惊蛰皱了皱鼻子，这东西闻起来，可已经没什么味道。

“惊蛰？”

男人的声音，带着隐含的催促。

惊蛰：“我喜欢。”

总不能说，我想把它们都收集起来的原因就是它们身上都带着你的味道所以我还需要更多属于你的东西——

停下！

惊蛰在脑子里叫住那个看起来还跃跃欲试的自己，咳嗽了声，继续说：“我喜欢这种，能够被包围起来的感觉。”

赫连容的眼神变得有点可怕，他缓缓地扫过床上的那些东西，所有的一切，都在刚才惊蛰的宣称里，成为“惊蛰的”，连带着他也是其中的一部分。

惊蛰没留神到赫连容可怕的眼神，正低头堆着那些东西，准备将它们都收拾起来。

他之前还觉得这个buff的影响不会太大呢，真是可恨。

系统出品的buff，就没有哪个不让他头疼的。

惊蛰气恼地想，手指还在赫连容的里衣摸来摸去，有点舍不得松开，呜呜，这件衣服的气息好浓郁……你清醒一点，惊蛰！

他在心里凶残给了自己一巴掌，然后强迫自己将所有的东西都打包，正要丢到床边去，却被赫连容一把拦住。

惊蛰有点茫然地看着坐起来的赫连容，他意有所指地看着这些东西：“你不是说，喜欢？”

惊蛰咳嗽了声：“再喜欢，也不能让这些零碎的小东西摆在床上去。”

赫连容的手指灵活地勾出里衣，拎着它晃动了两下，慢悠悠地说道：“你这是从哪里偷来的？”

惊蛰抱紧那一堆东西，强撑着说道：“我哪有偷，我是，捡的！”

赫连容扬眉：“在乾明宫内捡到的？”

那冷淡的声音微微勾起时，让惊蛰几乎无地自容，想找个洞钻进去。

不行，撑住啊惊蛰！

他勉勉强强坐住，顶着压力说道：“就是捡的。”

赫连容漫不经心地颔首，“看来乾明宫的宫人，得重新调教一番，不然怎么能把这样的东西落下，要是再被小贼偷了，那可就……”

他的眼神，意味深长地落在惊蛰的身上。

惊蛰，真的，很想，咬他！

他瘪着嘴，把其他东西都丢下床，然后去扯赫连容手里的那件，“不是说偷来的吗？赶紧丢了这赃物。”

“这怎么能是赃物？”赫连容淡淡地说着，“到了我的手里，这可就是物归原主。”

惊蛰气得背过身去。

岂料一双大手，也紧跟着过来，越过惊蛰的腰，抓住了他的衣裳前襟。惊蛰还没意识到赫连容要做什么，只是皱了皱眉：“你扯到我的脖……”

话还没说完，那双手灵巧的动作，吓得惊蛰把后面的话全吞了下去。

手指轻巧地解开系带，钻到了里面去。

“你做什么？”惊蛰反应过来，将男人的手按住，“你这是骚扰！”

“不会比你做的更差。”赫连容的身体重量几乎压在惊蛰的后背上，“惊蛰，你不想试试看吗？”

“……试什么？”

如果赫连容说他们今晚要行敦伦，他就要把枕头砸向男人的脑袋！

趁着惊蛰走神的瞬间，赫连容忍不住咬住他的后脖颈。

惊蛰猛打了个寒颤。

不管是哪种动物，这都是最危险的要害，那种危险的征兆，无疑从男人过于凶残的动作流露出来。

赫连容缓缓松开嘴，将惊蛰的上半身彻底扒光。

惊蛰莫名其妙得很，甚至都不知道该不该捂……但是他背对着赫连容，也没什么好捂着的……他的脑子里挤满了胡思乱想，如果不这样，惊蛰现在已经被赫连容惊得乱爬。

这是一个很危险的动作。

惊蛰觉得……就在刚才那瞬间，赫连容就好像要吃了他。

字面意义的那种。

唔呜，为何男人的身材那么高大，总是牢牢堵住了下床的地方？

紧接着，一种丝滑的触感触碰到惊蛰，而后，男人抬起了他的胳膊，像是在给他穿衣裳。

惊蛰没忍住低头，赫连容在发什么疯，莫名扒了他的衣服然后又……

他愣住。

男人的手自后而前，正在慢条斯理地给惊蛰系上腰带，宽大的袖子，宽大的腰身，与惊蛰完全不相配的大小，这不是他的里衣。

这是赫连容的。

惊蛰没忍住，小心往后瞄了眼，看到一片赤裸的胸膛后立刻转回头，直勾勾地盯着里头的床帐。

哇哦。惊蛰想，哇喔！

他还以为，赫连容就算要用，也会用刚才那件里衣，没想到，男人居然是从自己身上换下来的。

惊蛰抬了抬手，赫连容要比他高大不少，这袖子晃悠着空荡荡的，将他的手指都藏在了里面。

他没忍住，扯起衣襟闻了闻，将整张脸都埋在了里面。

吸吸。再吸吸。

就像是小狗在闻来闻去。

从侧面看过去，惊蛰埋进去的动作，看起来是那么的满足。

赫连容缓缓吞咽下欲望的肿块，那是一种迅猛激烈的火焰，轻易就能焚烧起来。

惊蛰侧过头来，发现男人正在盯着他看，着急忙慌地坐直了，语气快速地说道：“我只是在，感受下。”

赫连容慢条斯理地说道：“那你感受出什么？”

压抑的沙哑声，带着一点若有若无的暗示，让惊蛰小心翼翼地看着他，“……你，来之前，是不是偷偷洗了冷水澡？”

Chapter 83

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:01:21 +0000

Chapter 83#

Obstetrics Building#

The scorching sunlight roasted the asphalt road. Two boys wearing junior high school uniforms secretly glanced at Ye Sheng several times while holding a basketball and getting off the bus. Their clear eyes were full of longing and envy.

Huang Qiqi was already used to it. Ye Sheng’s appearance and temperament were probably what the two little boys dreamed of growing up to be—cool, strong, and unapproachable.

Chapter 83 - 1

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:09:20 +0000

Chapter 83 - 1#

World 4: You Are the Snow on the Branch#

Qin Qing did not leave Liujia Village immediately, but instead circled around the foot of the mountains surrounding the village a few times.

The carriage swayed and bumped, making one’s bones ache. Qin Qing shifted his sitting position and suddenly asked, “Just now, did you despise my cold-bloodedness and heartlessness very much?”

Ye Li was startled and quickly shook his head: “Not at all, Young Marquis, you are overthinking it!”

Chapter 83 - 2

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:09:20 +0000

Chapter 83 - 2#

World 4: You Are the Snow on the Branch#

996: “…Is this what disgust looks like? Qin Qing, let me down, I want to take a piss so Li Suye can take a good look at his sycophantic appearance in the reflection!”

Qin Qing was amused, and his beautiful peach blossom eyes couldn’t help but curve.

Ye Li’s eyes lit up, and the brows that had been furrowed the whole way relaxed at this moment. He was completely unaware that his emotions had been unknowingly manipulated by Qin Qing.

Chapter 84

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 08:34:45 +0000

Chapter 84#

The ice shards filling the sky finally dissolved completely, and the rain gradually diminished, becoming a light pitter-patter.

Under this wispy night rain, the base was in a deathly silence.

After an unknown amount of time, the sky finally began to brighten gradually. A hazy streak of crimson dawn appeared at the far edge of the sky.

Light Realm Knight Yao Ning let out a light sigh in his heart. He slightly twisted his stiff neck and turned his head toward the wreckage of the spacecraft.

Chapter 84

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 11:52:40 +0000

Chapter 84#

The Gears of Fate: End#

The top level.

Through the burnt-through crevices, the view downward was clear.

Yu Feichen watched everything happening below from his elevated position. He saw Bai Song squeeze his eyes shut, muttering incantations as he dragged Anphiel out through the gate. The speed was such that even Chen Tong at full sprint couldn’t match it.

Though too distant to see Vincent’s facial features, his rigid posture suggested his face had turned green.

Chapter 84

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 14:44:15 +0000

Chapter 84#

The surrounding cultivators remained with their heads bowed, and the Qu clan members receiving guests were still paying their respects.

Shangguan Liaoliao had just withdrawn her spiritual power, and the dissipation of her pressure was only a few breaths old.

Yet in her shock, she forgot to restrain herself. Her peak Tribulation-Transcending pressure suddenly spread out, turning the faces of the nearby immortal cultivators pale.

She spoke no word and made no move, and no one else dared to stir.

Chapter 84

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 22:51:36 +0000

Chapter 84#

Repentance#

The sound of the wind gradually quieted down.

The smile on Yin Yuheng’s face deepened a bit. Amidst Lu Yan’s increasingly apprehensive heartbeat, he finally blinked his eyes gently and gave an affirmative answer: “Me too.”

Upon hearing the other’s response, Lu Yan’s eyes suddenly lit up, and he abruptly used force to pull the person in his arms tight.

Yin Yuheng leaned into his embrace. after a moment, he couldn’t help but laugh out loud, his hair swaying gently with the movement and brushing against Lu Yan’s face.

Chapter 84

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 05:31:44 +0000

Chapter 84#

The Disabled Big Shot’s Stepson#

When Lin Xiaodong woke up, he thought he was already dead.

He lay flat on the bed, his expression serene.

Ah, he was already a useless person.

But when he heard the sound of wheels nearby, Lin Xiaodong blinked and still struggled to turn his head to look.

But just such a simple movement, because it involved the sore muscles of his body, still made him grimace for quite a while.

Chapter 84

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 06:00:05 +0000

Chapter 84#

After the two afternoon classes, the boys from Bio-Science Class 2 still didn’t go to play ice hockey together.

Ice hockey is a money-burning sport. Unlike Lin Fengzhi’s classmates who played photography and had rich family backgrounds, the Peking University students didn’t know how to play ice hockey.

Only then did Lin Fengzhi remember that he hadn’t asked Yan Heqing if he knew how to play ice hockey. He and Gu Xingye were sitting in the back row of the classroom, while Yan Heqing was in the first row. He was about to go over when Gu Xingye pulled him back.

Chapter 84

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:44:59 +0000

Chapter 84#

Tiger#

The heavily built “mutant edition” Wan You noticed Qi Shi whispering to Curly Hair and You Jiu. “Are you talking about me?”

Why hadn’t You Jiu asked about Jinghua University yet?

If he didn’t ask, how was he supposed to let them know how exceptional Jinghua was?

You Jiu: “…”

Who had done this to Wan You.

The old Wan You had been soft-spoken and pale, and when something upset him he simply stood there, eyes shining, waiting for someone else to intervene on his behalf.

Chapter 84

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:43:55 +0000

Chapter 84#

What Yan Zishu found strange was that Fu Jinchi was usually jealous of Ding Hongbo without any provocation whatsoever — so why was he the one bringing the man up?

“Apparently there’s been quite a scene at the Crown Hotel this morning.” Fu Jinchi sat in a chair, playing idly with the game pieces he’d just put away. He had stepped out briefly and come back, and now had his phone face-down on the table. “Two families gathering for an engagement ceremony. The bride-to-be arrived, the guests arrived — the groom-to-be just never appeared. Nobody knows where he is. Everyone is currently looking.”

Chapter 84

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:41:35 +0000

Chapter 84#

他们挤在巢里。

从外面看，这巢无比的宽敞，就算躲进去两个成年男人，也留有空余。然而这里头，却还有无数衣裳作为巢的加固。

巢里，带着潮湿，阴郁的气息。

湿哒哒，仿佛能掐出水来。

这糜烂香甜的味道，好似能轻易勾起人心里的冲动，将焚烧万物的欲从冰封下敲出来。

赫连容靠在衣柜……或者说，巢的边上，他的手长脚长，想要挤进来并不是那么容易，然而在惊蛰某种强烈的渴望下，他到底还是出现在这里。

从他的角度来看，赫连容只能看到惊蛰毛绒绒的后脑勺，那散落下来的头发，挡住了他的脸色。

让赫连容真的很想掐着他的脸抬起来。

又或者是狠狠地抓住那把头发，把他的头更加用力地摁下去。

他想知道，现在惊蛰的脸上，到底会是哪种奇特的表情。

想必，会哭得很好看。

惊蛰的确很想哭。

他一边给自己鼓劲，一边又是进退两难。自己说出去的话，泼出去的水，不能食言而肥，却又骑虎难下。

赫连容帮过他，他还回去，也算是……算是正常，可是这也太强人所难。

蘑菇光是吃个头，就已经很辛苦，惊蛰开始回忆蘑菇的吃法，在他好不容易托人买来的菜谱上，到底是怎么做的来着？

……惊蛰深吸一口气，决定再努力一下。

惊蛰低头。

痛，是真的很痛，但他慢慢地，缓缓地努力。那种可怕的感觉，让他觉得自己好像要窒息，难受得几乎要呛住。

砰——

是什么东西，用力摔在衣柜上的声音，惊蛰愣了一下，意识到男人正用拳头摔在衣柜上，惊蛰很想抬头看看赫连容到底是什么表情，可紧随而来的，却是某种异样的满足感。

赫连容总是看起来冷冰冰的，不管是他的声音，还是他的表情，都少有变化，哪怕是在极度暴躁的时候，仍是一座压抑的冰山。

惊蛰很少听到他如此粗重，凌乱的喘息声。

这让惊蛰信心大增。

一种好似醉醺醺，雾蒙蒙的感觉，叫他压下那种反胃的恶心感，猛地将头彻底压了下去。

一口吃到了最里面。

…

惊蛰以后会知道，莽撞是一种非常不可取的行为，他会带来的后果，远比想象中要可怕得多。

赫连容抓着惊蛰的肩膀，在拉着他远离什么可怕的怪物，却更像是想用力地按下去。

惊蛰非常不满。

尽管羞耻到了极致，可话是自己说的，事情是自己做的，他当然要做到最后，尤其是他还咬着的时候，他的威胁就有了更多的底气。

惊蛰坚持到了最后。

代价就是，赫连容拆掉了他好不容易建起来的巢！

他！建！的！

惊蛰气死了。

理智上，惊蛰知道不管是衣柜，还是衣服，全都是属于赫连容的，他哪来的底气去生气？

可惊蛰就是很生气。

在赫连容抱着他出来的时候生气，在赫连容给他擦的时候很生气，在他们上床的时候超级生气。

惊蛰翻身爬上赫连容的腰，居高临下地打量着男人：“你毁掉了它。”

赫连容看起来有点不太在意，他冷冰冰地说道：“明天会有个更大更好的。”

惊蛰有点难过：“但不是现在这个。”

他弄了很久，哼哧哼哧地做好的，还在里面染上了自己和赫连容的味道，那是个非常舒服的地方，就算重新再做一个，那也不是之前的了。

赫连容掐着惊蛰的大腿，比必要的力气还要大一点，他冰凉的声音里藏着难以觉察的压抑：“惊蛰，如果不想被我拆了，你最好不要再这样做。”

那冰凉压抑的声音甚至听不出来，说的是人还是东西。

惊蛰困惑地看着赫连容：“哪样？”他低下头，雾蒙蒙的黑眸认真地盯着男人，好像要在他的身上挖出个答案。

他现在看着赫连容的样子，就跟他刚刚在努力咬的样子非常相似，尤其是在最后，他拼了命也要将东西咽下去的模样，更是可怜可爱到了极致。

那不怎么好吃，偏偏惊蛰太过努力，就算到了最后也想做到最好。

这不能怪赫连容突发暴力拆了巢，再闷在这潮湿，柔软的地方，男人很难压下那种暴戾的冲动。

惊蛰越是乖，那种滂湃的欲望更难压制。

显然，惊蛰并没有理解赫连容话里的意思，他自顾自思考了片刻，意会错了男人那言外之意，撑着赫连容的腰摇了摇头：“你不能这么做。”

在男人还没来得及说什么之前，惊蛰又补上一句：“宗大人说，你的身体，还不行。”

“……不行？”

赫连容这声音听起来，夹带着古怪的意味。

惊蛰还呆呆点头：“他说，他说……”他被筑巢欲望疯狂煽动的理智，终于清醒了些，“节制。”

惊蛰困在乾明宫这些天，很少见到外人，除了明雨外，就只有宗元信。

有且只有一次。

在惊蛰不想见他的第二天后，宗元信又来了，那一次，惊蛰到底是见了他。

原本一直很喜欢胡说八道的宗元信那一次难得什么都没说，只是按部就班给惊蛰诊断完，就偷摸着问他可还算安全？

惊蛰在乾明宫，自不可能遇到什么。不过，宗元信那偷偷的样子，显出几分好笑，所以惊蛰也跟着偷偷回答：“我没遇到什么不好的。”

宗元信这人看起来虽然古怪，可是偶尔也有几分仗义。他还对惊蛰说，要是在乾明宫被欺负了，可以偷偷和他说，就算他不能做什么，不过最起码可以让景元帝不举。

当时这个词从宗元信嘴巴里说出来的时候，惊蛰都要晕过去了。

……宗大人有时候真的，过于放荡不羁。

面对惊蛰吃惊的表情，宗元信嗤笑了声：“他不举怎么了？这不是能更好吗？也不用让我整日里担心，陛下一个冲动……”

他的目光，在惊蛰的身上转悠了一圈，带着某种古怪的趣味。

这让惊蛰坐立不安，更深深觉得，宁宏儒和宗元信两人肯定很有话聊。

一个处子，一个不举，都把惊蛰噎到无话可说。

“我没，我们没……”惊蛰光是挤出这几个字，就已经非常羞耻，“就只是……”他哽住，很想把后半句给吃了。

他这么一说，不就是某种暗示了吗？

宗元信漫不经心地说道：“我对你们的床事不感兴趣。”

惊蛰咬牙切齿：“没有床事！”

Chapter 84

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:01:21 +0000

Chapter 84#

Envelope#

Ye Sheng held the pregnancy checkup form, frowning tightly: “The underground parking lot of Jiahe Mall was the morgue of the former Cheng’en Hospital?”

Ning Weichen said: “Yes.”

Ye Sheng was puzzled: “Hasn’t the Non-Natural Bureau investigated it?”

Ning Weichen: “They have, but they only dealt with some low-level ghosts.”

Ye Sheng wanted to ask more, but Ning Weichen suddenly leaned over, extended his fingers, and lightly pulled the paper from his hand. As he did this, he leaned down, the misplaced movement looking like a kiss on Ye Sheng’s face.

Chapter 84 - 1

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:09:20 +0000

Chapter 84 - 1#

World 4: You Are the Snow on the Branch#

Qin Qing went to the warehouse to check the grain reserves. He ordered people to move out all the inferior rice, open the bags one by one, and check for mold. If there was mold, it was all to be thrown away.

“It’s best to dump it into the cesspit so people don’t pick it up,” Qin Qing said, holding a handful of severely moldy rice.

Chapter 84 - 2

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:09:20 +0000

Chapter 84 - 2#

World 4: You Are the Snow on the Branch#

“Go to the accountant and withdraw five thousand taels of silver, then go buy rice. Buy whatever rice is cheap, and buy a lot of it. I want to arrange for porridge distribution. When buying, find an old farmer to help you watch, don’t buy moldy rice that has been washed white.”

“Okay, okay, this servant understands.” The housekeeper agreed repeatedly and left in a hurry.

Chapter 85

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 08:34:45 +0000

Chapter 85#

A-Rou carried a tray of tea and carefully walked into the gambling den.

It was called a gambling den, but it was actually just a crude “rock bun”—half above ground and half below. This was the most common type of residential architecture on Titan, designed to withstand the sand and wind to the maximum extent.

A-Rou descended a narrow stone staircase, met by a wave of crude clamor.

Chapter 85

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 11:52:40 +0000

Chapter 85#

Genesis Seven#

The youth looked bewildered. Could it be that Lin Pei thought he had drawn him too ugly, so he wanted to destroy the evidence? Surely not?

Chapter 85

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 06:00:05 +0000

Chapter 85#

The sudden rain had just stopped, and pedestrians were rushing to the subway station. No one noticed what was happening in this small corner.

Yan Heqing’s voice wasn’t loud, but it was enough for the four of them to hear.

Him, Lu Lin, as well as Lin Fengzhi and Gu Xingye.

Lin Fengzhi’s blood flowed backward throughout his body, from head to toe. His entire face was lifeless, frighteningly pale. His hanging hands quietly clenched tight. His heart kept sinking, bottomless, unable to see the bottom. His whole person felt light and airy, even forgetting to breathe.

Chapter 85

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:44:59 +0000

Chapter 85#

Crash#

The Evil Tiger — a tool whose name had made countless players go pale for years — lay silent in the male player’s hands like an ordinary stuffed toy.

Not like one. It had become one. Whatever attack capability it had possessed was simply gone.

You Jiu pressed his back against the door of room seven, cold all over, not daring to say a word.

He watched Chao Musheng smiling with mild, unhurried warmth, and felt a wave of relief more profound than anything he’d experienced in his time in the Main God’s space.

Chapter 85

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:43:55 +0000

Chapter 85#

Someone was saying something up ahead. Fu Jinchi sat on the bench, leaning back, and probably had a dream.

Because he saw himself as a child.

In the dream, he was perhaps four or five years old, sitting eagerly at the table. His mother had prepared a big meal and placed it on the dining table, covered with plates, but the aroma still wafted out. It was already very late, and he was hungry, but he understood that it wasn’t time to eat yet.

Chapter 85

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:41:35 +0000

Chapter 85#

惊蛰跪坐在床边，态度十分端正。

“我与你说正经事，莫要打岔。”惊蛰板着脸，就好像刚才扑倒赫连容的人不是他，“你的毒，宗大人到底怎么说？”

赫连容靠着床头，懒散地说道：“约莫要多花点时间。”

惊蛰对这敷衍的回答很是不满，拍了一下赫连容的胳膊，“多花点时间，是多长时间？你之前好几次因为药性，弄得身体不妥，宗大人是……真的靠谱吧？”

赫连容淡淡说道：“纵他再不靠谱，也没其他人。”

这天底下，去哪里再找一个，对这毒清楚万分的？最起码，宗元信还知道这毒的名字。

惊蛰真恨得牙狠狠，真想把他母后从坟里挖出来。

“我在想，如果那些蛊虫，能够控制普通人的话，那是不是，宗大人所说的，蛊虫能够入药，也会成为一种可能？”惊蛰说这话时，有点慢，像是一边说，一边在思考，“但这样的做法，真的妥当吗？”

赫连容挑眉，冷冷淡淡的声音都带着一点微扬的尾音：“你想说什么？”

惊蛰破罐子破摔，坦率地说道：“如果，蛊虫能有这么奇异，那能不能治你身上的毒？又或者说，你身上的毒，会不会和蛊虫有关？”

赫连容敛眉，惊蛰的猜想并非不可能。

只是，为什么是现在？

惊蛰刚才出其不意的动作，是在倾听？他靠近的位置，正是在下腹……男人眼眸幽深，怪异的情绪一闪而过，几乎难以觉察。

“你对蛊虫，似乎总是有些在意。”赫连容慢吞吞地说道，“你很喜欢这些东西？”

惊蛰猛地打了个寒蝉，疯狂摇头：“不，我不喜欢。”

……这些小东西，虽然就从共感里来说，都充满了对惊蛰的保护欲……可以说，它们就是为了它们的王而生，这种纯粹的爱意的确叫人动容……但它们是虫子啊啊啊！

虫子，铺天盖地的虫子，就算是蛊虫，那也还是虫子。

可怕的数量，可怕的外表。

成百上千，成千上万，如同潮水蔓延过来的时候，简直是午夜梦回最可怕的噩梦。

尤其那些东西还会疯狂追在他的后面，那种铺天盖地，仿佛要将他整个人都吞噬的狂热感……还是算了。

惊蛰咽了咽喉咙，“要是再见到，简直噩梦。”

不过，一提到这，惊蛰迅速想起自己刚才生气的点，微眯着眼看向男人：“说来，黄仪结之前就是冲着你去的，结果你在奉先殿的时候，又糊弄我！”

赫连容糊弄他的次数简直太多太多次，已经到了惊蛰在记忆里随处一扒拉，轻而易举就能找到被骗的痕迹。

赫连容可疑地沉默了会，“她没死。”他狡诈地甩出了一个惊蛰会感兴趣的东西，以避开直面的争吵。

“宁宏儒与我说过。”惊蛰挑眉，“所以，她在北房的时候才会帮我。”

那会，自称俞静妙的女人对待他的态度就很奇怪，更在乎的是那些虫奴，而且对惊蛰也比较友善。

“她不知你的身份。”赫连容神情冷淡了些，“为何会帮你，我会弄个明白。”

惊蛰下意识揪住赫连容的衣裳，“大概是因为，她想问我关于虫奴的事？”

……他多少怀疑，系统的buff也有点作用，那个什么好妈妈buff……一想起来，惊蛰都要汗流浃背。

“你……”惊蛰犹豫了下，“为什么没杀她？”

“她很有用。”赫连容平静地说道，“在对付太后这件事上，有她事半功倍。”

想也知道，只有这个可能，会让景元帝饶过黄仪结，不然他是绝对不会心慈手软。

“所以，你觉得，有没有这个可能？”惊蛰的黑眼眸看着赫连容，那湿漉漉的潮气里带着少许恳求，“如果是真的……”

他的手下意识抚过赫连容的小腹，那紧致的腰身下，竟是真的藏着那古怪的声音，这给惊蛰带来的冲击，可远比那些细细碎碎的声音要强烈得多。

惊蛰试图和那个声音交流，但蛊虫就是蛊虫，毕竟不是人，只有一些微弱的意识，勉强能够让惊蛰知道，这玩意就藏在赫连容的身体内，除此外，就根本没有有用的信息。

一想到这个，惊蛰就有些头疼。

“可以让宗元信试试。”赫连容淡淡说道，“你不用多想。”

惊蛰蹙眉：“你身上的毒一天不清，就不可能不惦记。”

这哪能不多想？

“系统，你能够检查赫连容的身体吗？”惊蛰忽然想到了系统，这东西的存在如此神异，说不定也有如此能耐。

[只能尝试。]系统道，[赫连容是王朝帝王，只要国运还在，系统能钻的空子不多。]

随后，系统就沉寂下去。

显然是干活去了。

就留下惊蛰一个，对着赫连容的毒忧心忡忡。

赫连容看着惊蛰的眼神，有些奇异的压抑，他的手指轻易抓住惊蛰的胳膊，声音带着漫不经意：“惊蛰，为何走神？”

惊蛰：“我只是在想你的身体……”

“除了这个呢？”

惊蛰挑眉，试探着说：“……你？”

赫连容低低笑道：“当然，这也是个答案。”

他抓着惊蛰的胳膊，将他拉得更近了些，轻声细语地说着：“只不过，我总有些担忧，惊蛰如此乖巧良善，不会轻易被人哄骗了去吧？”

一提到这个，惊蛰就气不打一处来，干巴巴地说道：“你是在提醒我，莫要和你靠太近吗？”

除了眼前这个男人，还有谁会来骗他？

“我嘛，大概是不能。”赫连容虽笑着，眼底却没什么笑意，“就算惊蛰要跑，我也定然会追逐在你身后，日夜不休。”

“……你听起来，像是饿急了眼的老虎。”惊蛰嘟哝着说，“再说，你是皇帝，我能跑到哪里去？”

赫连容的手指一点，一点往上，抓住惊蛰的上臂，将人与自己拉得更近了些，“……比如，瑞王那？”

惊蛰一时间，都没明白过来赫连容是什么意思，他挑眉：“瑞王与我，又有什么干系？”

“惊蛰从前对他，似乎总有些关注。”赫连容淡淡地说着，“是觉得，他还算不错？”

惊蛰目瞪口呆：“你说什么……等下，为什么莫名其妙就提到瑞王？”除了现在，那次在北房前，赫连容也曾提到过一次。

惊蛰微眯着眼，想起眼前这人的斑斑劣迹。

容九就是赫连容这个等式成立，那么早在北房的时候，惊蛰许多作为，或许都在赫连容的暗卫监控下，那个时候，惊蛰为了完成任务，的确做出不少在外人看起来难以捉摸透的行为。

赫连容要是能从这些行为里，分析出惊蛰对瑞王的关注，倒也不显得多么稀奇。

只是惊蛰没想过的是，赫连容没猜测他背叛，也根本不理这其中的怪异，这发问的重中之重，更像是在……

“你觉得，我会喜欢上……瑞王？”

“你一开始记挂的就是瑞王，说不得，原本也是喜欢瑞王，而后看上我的脸，这才移情别恋……”赫连容冷冰冰的语气说出这番话，更有杀伤力，惊蛰都觉得自己快吐了。

惊蛰抬起一只手，示意打住：“怎么被你说得我好像很朝三暮四一样？我喜欢谁，都不可能喜欢上瑞王呀。”

“他长得好看？”

惊蛰嘀咕：“我又没怎么见过他。”

顿了顿，惊蛰气恼起来。

Chapter 85

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:01:21 +0000

Chapter 85#

Ability User#

[To be honest, I really never thought these two people would know each other.]

[I never thought so either.]

[Ning Weichen and Ye Sheng… feel like they are from different worlds, two completely different styles. Ye Sheng is the kind of aloof school hunk character in campus novels, poor family background, cold personality, never uses words when he can use actions. While Ning Weichen’s family background, appearance, and education are all there, instantly reminding people of the upper-class society full of debauchery and materialism. These two, one follows the slum cool guy script, the other follows the wealthy forced love script. Hmm, I’ve already started imagining various canary literature.]

Chapter 85 - 1

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:09:20 +0000

Chapter 85 - 1#

World 4: You Are the Snow on the Branch#

Those who came to sign up for the patrol team were all formidable local hunters, each possessing martial arts skills, strong physiques, and fierce temperaments. They only submitted to Liu San; when did they ever care who Ye Li was?

Gazes of scrutiny were cast from the crowd, carrying a fierce aura and a few traces of contempt. Upon seeing Ye Li’s handsome appearance clearly, several sneers rang out in succession.

Chapter 85 - 2

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:09:20 +0000

Chapter 85 - 2#

World 4: You Are the Snow on the Branch#

After that, several more women came to collect their wages. Some were cruelly rejected, while others left happily with silver. Gradually, all the women who didn’t receive wages huddled together, silently looking at each other’s status, as if they suddenly understood something, and couldn’t help but shed tears.

They were all widows, so were they despised by the Little Marquis? Did widows not deserve to live in these troubled times? Did their husbands’ deaths make them tainted with bad luck, so they couldn’t touch those medicinal herbs?

Chapter 86

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 08:34:45 +0000

Chapter 86#

Fu Yucheng stared blankly at the dice on the table, looking completely despondent.

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 22:51:36 +0000

Chapter 86#

In the Prison#

Yin Yuheng had already formed some guesses about the shifting will of Heaven, and smiled faintly, lowering his eyes.

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:44:59 +0000

Chapter 86#

Acts of Courage#

You Jiu came back to himself after a few seconds and remembered — this was the real world, not an instance.

Too long in instances, and the reflex of operating by instance rules had become automatic.

He pulled out his phone. A new option had appeared in the bottom left corner of the screen: Emergency Call. He was certain it hadn’t been there when he first entered the instance.

Chapter 86

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:41:35 +0000

Chapter 86#

“我想告诉他们。”

惊蛰来回踱步，这对他来说很是特殊，毕竟他很少会有这种不安的焦虑。

“你在担心？”赫连容扬眉，在把惊蛰带回来后，他身上的寒意就消失了许多，“就在他们为了你，奋不顾身赶来乾明宫的时候？”

“我不担心他们会……”惊蛰犹豫着，“嫌弃我，但我害怕他们会疏远我。”

慧平他们在得知传闻后的第一时间，是选择来乾明宫附近探听消息，虽然这样的行为非常莽撞冲动，然而也说明他们根本没有在意那些不好听的说法。

但是，不会嫌弃是一回事，疏远又是另一回事。

惊蛰有点焦躁地掠过自己的头发，抿着嘴角看向赫连容：“一般这个时候，你会怎么做？”

赫连容挑眉：“何意？”

惊蛰：“别当做听不懂我的话，你不是也有朋友吗？你与那个叫茅子世的……到底是怎么相处的？”

赫连容捂着嘴沉默了会，漂亮的黑眸带着莫名的情绪，慢吞吞地说道：“他，很心大，不怕死。”

惊蛰狐疑地看着赫连容：“……你说，不怕死？”

赫连容冲着惊蛰露出一个森冷的笑：“若他怕死，怎么可能撑到现在？”

惊蛰也跟着沉默了会，幽幽说道：“你不会又骗我吧？茅子世真的是你的朋友？”

男人在承认和隐瞒里犹豫了瞬息，尽管只有短暂的停顿，可对敏感的惊蛰来说已经足够了，他瘪着嘴：“我！就！知！道！”

赫连容只好说：“我没有朋友。”

惊蛰瞪着男人。

他知道自己应该生气，或者说，只有生气，那也是不能够的。然而，当赫连容用那种冷漠的声音，说着那些几乎人人都有，却唯独他没有的东西，惊蛰却莫名感觉一种从心底蔓延出来的……

寂寞。

他不知道赫连容会不会有这样的感情，但这让惊蛰有点难受。

惊蛰：“……大多数人，都会有朋友。”

“想来我不会是大多数人。”赫连容淡淡说道，“大多数人，也不会做皇帝。”

惊蛰：“那为什么，选了茅子世？”来糊弄他。

赫连容敛眉，缓声说道：“他是外祖父的关门弟子，是特地进京来帮忙的。与沉子坤相熟，虽然有点混账，不过审时度势，倒是比宁宏儒厉害些。”

惊蛰轻轻说道：“正常人来说，这已经能算是朋友。”

就算不是非常好的朋友，不过普通朋友，也总归够格。

赫连容冷漠地摇头：“他怕我。”

这世上能不害怕赫连容的人，少之又少。翻脸无情，喜怒不定，就是一头不受控的怪物。不得不注视着他坐在皇位上的代价，就是不知道他什么时候还会发疯。

惊蛰：“可我也怕你。”

他这么说着，却主动靠近赫连容，抬手掐了掐男人的脸，动作轻轻的，像是怕极了在这张完美漂亮的脸庞留下痕迹。

在过去这么多天，惊蛰终于开始慢慢恢复之前，对容九的一些小动作。

有些大不敬。

不过惊蛰总觉得，极其偶尔，他没控制住自己这么做的时候，赫连容看着面无表情，其实是有点……类似于高兴的情绪。

赫连容向来喜欢惊蛰亲近他。

“你怕我什么？”赫连容就也低下头，任由着惊蛰蹂躏自己的脸庞，“惊蛰，因为我是皇帝？”

“因为你是皇帝。”惊蛰承认。

在过去那么久，他们总算第一次提及这个问题。

如果不是有太后，蛊虫这接连的事情，这样的进程怕是要再晚一些，不过或早或晚，他们早晚是要谈及这个话题。

惊蛰到底难以真的舍弃这段关系。

“你还在怀疑，我对你只是玩弄？”赫连容冷冰冰地说道，好吧，虽然还是冰冰凉的感觉，现在听起来就略带薄怒。

惊蛰：“我曾怀疑过。”

他向来坦诚，既是要剖析，就不会掩藏自己的想法。

“在你……带着人出现在北房的时候，在你以皇帝的身份出现时……赫连容，在那个时候，你倒是告诉我，我该怎样才能不怀疑你？”惊蛰抬头，黑眸里带着潮湿的水汽，“你我身份悬殊，你几乎知道我的一切，我把所有能告诉你的身份秘密，全都说给你听，但你呢……”

在那么危急关头，看着好似是天神出现，却只能让惊蛰在一瞬间想起过往所有的谎言。

以惊蛰的谨慎敏锐，倘若他没有喜欢上容九，没有被他故意诱导，早该在意识到危险的那一瞬就抽身远离。

赫连容如同逗弄小兽般，一次次故意引导，在那一瞬间，惊蛰会认为容九从一至终都在欺瞒他，又哪里有错？

赫连容沉默了许久，大手盖住惊蛰的脸，却不是为了把他推开，而是想要挡住他那一双眼睛。

“惊蛰，你倒是狡猾。”男人淡淡地说道，知道他的弱点后，倒是会学以致用。

惊蛰在赫连容的手掌下吸了吸鼻子，却是笑了出来：“许你故意用脸来招惹我，就不许我多看你几眼？”

看。

这个行为，是必须用上眼睛。

惊蛰早就知道，赫连容尤其喜欢他的眼睛，尤其是他带着少许泪意，雾蒙蒙地看着他时，男人坚硬的心仿佛在这个时候都会软化下来。

“我不后悔。”

赫连容冰凉优雅的嗓音轻了下来，“不过，”以男人的标准，这样的停顿，也显得有些急促，不算挣扎的话语在他的舌尖压抑了瞬息，又轻易地滚了出来，“我知道了，你会难过。”

那不是道歉。

对于一个歉意的标准来说，是远远不够的。

然而，赫连容感觉到掌心的热意。

潮湿的水汽，顺着睫毛轻颤的动作擦过皮肉，带来痒痒的感觉，却连带着另一种不知如何形容的感觉，让男人感到心头有点发堵。

“别，别移开手。”

惊蛰的声音微微颤抖，叫住了赫连容的动作，他们保持着那个有点奇怪的姿势站了一会，他不能看到男人的脸，就也不知道他的表情，不知他现在是用哪种眼神在看着他。

这反倒让惊蛰更加清醒，也更加坚定。

“赫连容，我怕你，不再是因为觉得，你对我只是玩弄。而是你的身份，你的隐瞒，还有你……”惊蛰顿了顿，“你知道我想要的是什么，一种寻常普通的生活，就如同……我的父母。”

惊蛰对于家的渴望，对于生活的向往，全都来自于他的父母。

他想要那样紧密的关系，父亲和娘亲的眼底，只能看得到彼此，他们平凡，快乐。他们的生活如此平淡，却又如此幸福，光是看着他们，都会让小小年纪的惊蛰感到无比快活。

赫连容与惊蛰的所有想象都截然不同。

他们的身份简直如同云泥之别，惊蛰要担心的不只是皇帝这个身份会带来的危险，而是景元帝本身，就是危险。

“……但你还是留下来。”赫连容的声音有几分古怪，像是夹带着某种异样的试探。

惊蛰用力吞咽了下，仿佛这样，能把喉咙的肿块压下，“是你强行留下来的，混账。”他像要用打趣那样的方式，不过听起来并不怎么成功，不管是赫连容还是惊蛰，都能听到出来那声音里的颤抖。

惊蛰又停了会，喃喃地说道：“是啊，说上再多的话，难道不是在辩解？”

Chapter 86

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:01:21 +0000

Chapter 86#

Guild#

Ye Sheng had not awakened any abilities and didn’t need biological agents at all. This temptation held no appeal for him.

Ye Sheng casually tore off a piece of paper, wiped the water droplets from his slender white fingers, and said calmly: “Thank you, but you misunderstood, I am not an ability user.” The environment he grew up in gave him an almost terrifying perception of others’ malice.

Chapter 86 - 1

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:09:20 +0000

Chapter 86 - 1#

World 4: You Are the Snow on the Branch#

Ignoring Qin Dehuai’s secret winks and Tao Ran’s loud quarreling, Qin Qing went straight ahead and reached a cooperation agreement with Daoist Wuwei.

The rain prayer platform was set at Hukou Waterfall.

“I will go find the sacrifices now. The rain prayer will begin in three days.” Daoist Wuwei emphasized the word “sacrifices”.

He still hoped that the Marquis’s residence would give a sum of silver to redeem the children who were supposed to be drowned. Wasn’t this always the case with the Marquis’s residence in previous sacrifices?

Chapter 86 - 2

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:09:20 +0000

Chapter 86 - 2#

World 4: You Are the Snow on the Branch#

With a soft snap, the jade chopsticks in Ye Li’s hand were unconsciously snapped into two pieces by him.

He looked at Qin Qing unblinkingly, his eyes turning red.

Qin Qing stood up and walked towards the door, sighing, “So you should leave as soon as possible. The Marquis’s residence is also a dragon’s pool and tiger’s den.”

Chapter 87

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 08:34:45 +0000

Chapter 87#

Two days later, Brother Zhou indeed came knocking.

This evening, Fu Yucheng and Ning Yue were eating when a knock suddenly came at the door.

Not Coming#

Shen Liyuan recited that name again and again in the depths of his heart. His emotions surged and overwhelmed him, and he could not stop himself from doubling over and coughing up blood.

Yin… Yuheng…

The chains of dark iron cold-stone ran through his shoulders, and every movement brought pain. But when Shen Liyuan heard news of Yin Yuheng again, all that pain felt like nothing at all.

Chapter 87

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 06:08:14 +0000

Chapter 87#

The Disabled Big Shot’s Stepson#

Why would the Lin family’s drone be shot down with a gun?

Lin Xiaodong dared not imagine what this represented.

Moreover, with Ye Shiyuan and his team’s efficiency, the fact that they hadn’t sent someone to check or sent a signal immediately after the surveillance went wrong must be because something unexpected happened at the base camp as well.

He immediately woke everyone up and told them what might happen next.

Chapter 87

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 06:00:05 +0000

Chapter 87#

Yan Heqing’s eyelashes fluttered, and he leaned onto Lu Lin’s back.

Just like last time at Huai Mountain, Lu Lin’s back felt very secure.

The stairwell was lit by low-wattage lights. Neither of them spoke, only the sound of steady footsteps could be heard.

Just down two floors to the parking lot, when Lu Lin was about to put Yan Heqing down, he found that he had fallen asleep.

Chapter 87

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:44:59 +0000

Chapter 87#

Well-Matched#

For a child who had just turned fourteen, to set aside every scrap of adolescent pride — in front of cameras and watching eyes — and make that request: it was no small thing.

Her love for her mother had outweighed the particular sensitivity and self-regard that belonged to that age.

She stood with her head down, face flushed, the red string clenched tight in her hand, barely able to meet any of the eyes around her.

Chapter 87

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:41:35 +0000

Chapter 87#

惊蛰第一次跟着赫连容出去，坐在御驾上看向窗外的眼神，带着难以觉察的紧张。这种紧张感不太自然，不过多少和他身边的男人有关。

他身上披着的大氅，以及手中被塞过来的暖手炉，足以让惊蛰在寒春仍然舒舒服服。

惊蛰回头看了眼赫连容：“那你呢？”

赫连容大抵身体冷惯了，很少带各种取暖的用具。不过惊蛰向来秉持着我有你也有的态度，总是盯着他。

男人懒懒从袖子里取出一个，在惊蛰的眼前晃悠了下，惊蛰这才有点满意，特地越过身去，让男人的两只手都包着暖手炉，这才满意。

惊蛰身上，有一种淡淡的香气。

那不是兰香，是另外一种，赫连容挑选的香料，闻起来如同浆液一般香甜，也不知道是什么。

他很少在乎这些，总是随便赫连容来。

他活得有些糙，包括他现在这头油亮黑透的头发，都是后来赫连容盯着他养出来的。

不知道是他难得出来的缘故，还是因为要去的地方是太医院，惊蛰总觉得心情有点复杂。

……赫连容昨天，是真的有点吓到惊蛰。

他自己知道自己的情况，自然清楚曾经发生过多少奇怪的，无法解释的事情，然而这些，他一直以为只有自己明白，赫连容蓦然一句话，让惊蛰的心疯狂跳动起来。

那种狂舞的劲头，就像是要从心头窜出来。

惊蛰几乎下意识要捂住自己的心脏，那种惊慌的情绪也随之蔓延开来，让他四肢都在这种怪异的慌张里麻痹无力。

他少有这么紧张，与面临危险时的紧张截然不同，赫连容戳破的，几近是惊蛰这数年里拼命维护的怪诞，是会招惹世人惊慌的恐惧……

世人皆以奇异为怪，越是危险，越是与众不同，越会招致异样的目光。

惊蛰能将所有事都告诉明雨，唯独这点不行。

除开系统不许外，真要惊蛰张口，却也非常艰难。

有许许多多的杂书都会提到鬼怪，提到妖魔，提到那些除魔卫道的神佛，也会提到各类神仙修道……世人会痴迷于这样的故事，却绝不会希望自己的身边，真的出现与之相关的东西。

不过叶公好龙。

惊蛰知道系统其实不是妖怪，然而它所表露出来的种种能力，却又不止步于此。

一个没有实体，又俯身在人的身上，还有如此之多的能力……就算它不是鬼怪，却也近乎是鬼怪。

一旦暴露，惊蛰无疑会成为众矢之的。这样的问题，远远超越了其他的麻烦。

……然而，赫连容发现了？

那种无名的惊慌，叫他一时间有点说不出话来，可是赫连容却是顺着他的小腹一点点亲吻上来，最终那冰凉的气息落在他的脖颈处，带来难以挣脱的惊颤。

“惊蛰，这个秘密，你那宝贝明雨知道吗？”

赫连容的声音冰凉刺骨，语气好似是漫不经意地提起，却又带着无法掩饰的赤裸恶意。

……这个话题，到底又为什么，突然会落到明雨的身上？

赫连容对惊蛰亲近的人总是怀有过于刻薄的态度，不过对待明雨尤其。

“……不知。”惊蛰的呼吸有点颤抖，“你为什么，比起其他人，对他更加……”

“更加，怀有恶意？”赫连容根本不在乎自己说出来的话，是多么的可怕，他甚至还带着一点怪异的愉悦，“惊蛰，在那么多人里，你那么多朋友中，最喜爱在意的，不正是他？”

惊蛰会为了明雨牺牲，也会为了三顺奔赴危险，他对朋友从来都如此。但是，要不是惊蛰面临不得已的情况，他是绝对不会把自己深藏的秘密也告诉其他人。

明雨在这其中，尤为不同。

他没有多么厉害的能力，也没有强悍的力量，更不是什么天才，他只是从那么多年前开始，就和惊蛰互相扶持着走到现在，难过的，高兴的，郁闷的，那些细细碎碎的小事，明雨都知道得清清楚楚。

他就像是惊蛰肚子里的蛔虫，知道着他几乎所有的想法……

赫连容为何对他充满恶意？

他迄今为止都没杀了明雨，已然是奇迹。

“你越是看重在乎谁，我越是不高兴。”赫连容语气冰凉地说着残酷可怕的话，“眼下，或许是明雨，日后，要是还有其他人，那同样，我也会憎恶他们。”

那平铺直叙的冰冷声音下，藏着暴戾的情绪。

“惊蛰，我不会动他们。”赫连容侧过头去，咬住惊蛰的脖颈，含糊不清地呢喃，“只要你一直在……”

这是威胁吗？

某种程度上来说的确是。

但整体而言，它又的确，不是。

赫连容并不是在用这种话来威胁惊蛰，他仅仅只是在描述一个赤裸裸的现实……他一直都想这么做，会这么做，阻止他的只不过是因为，惊蛰会难过。

惊蛰不喜欢。惊蛰会难过。

那就忍忍。

在遇上惊蛰前，赫连容从来都不知道，自己的忍耐力居然会是这么好。

是因为惊蛰太脆弱。

既是脆弱，又那么在乎那些无关紧要的情感，轻易就为这些人动容。

赫连容厌恶那些人，那些东西占据惊蛰的注意，可他又喜欢惊蛰那些带着欢愉的情绪。

“嘘，别怕，惊蛰……”赫连容将惊蛰放倒，仰面躺倒在床榻上，冰凉的啄吻落在他的侧脸，额头，以及鼻子，唇间，“我很高兴……”

嘻，高兴不足以形容。

赫连容在兴奋。

惊蛰到底怀有不敢告诉明雨，也没有被明雨觉察到的小秘密，唯独赫连容“看”到了。

……惊蛰有点害怕，也有点惊慌。

但男人只是……在吻他。一直、一直、一直在吻他，他能觉察到那冷静皮囊下的狂热，所以连呼吸都显得轻轻的，生怕煽动到他。

赫连容没有问他。

不管是那些奇怪的事情，还是他的身上，是不是还有着无法言说的怪异，相比较这些，男人只是不住和他耳根厮磨，仿佛这才是最重要的事。

再多的紧张，都在这无声无息的安抚下被抹去，惊蛰挣扎着，觉得自己需要和赫连容谈谈……只是意识还没能挣扎住一点清明，就很快被拽着滑落到黑甜梦乡里。

惊蛰睡着了。

只是，他睡得到底不是那么安稳。

他好像在做梦。

不过既然是梦，在梦里面，惊蛰也不是那么清醒。

他像是沉浮在水里。

无边无际的海水倒涌，将他朝着更深的海底压去。实际上，惊蛰从来都没有见过海，却不耽误他在梦里面，为这画面产生一丝轻微的喜悦。

他在水中自由呼吸，沉沉地落下。

这种坠落的感觉，让惊蛰觉得异常舒适，有一种陌生、奇怪的安全感让他几乎沉迷在无边辽阔的海域里。

……直到。

Chapter 87

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:09:20 +0000

Chapter 87#

World 4: You Are the Snow on the Branch#

The rain prayer ceremony was suddenly suspended, and the people below the stage had to disperse one after another.

A large group of Taoist priests jumped onto the altar and hurriedly transported the twenty children and a box of gold away.

Looking at the steady lower bodies and bulging temples of these Taoist priests, Ye Li whispered in Qin Qing’s ear, “They are all martial arts practitioners.”

Chapter 87

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:01:21 +0000

Chapter 87#

Orientation Party#

Huaicheng, Municipal Public Security Bureau. Under the pale lights, Yuan Shou’s lips were cracked and his face was haggard. He sat nervously in front of the chair, his hands clasped uneasily, and fine sweat constantly emerged on his forehead.

Yuan Shou: “At that time, the budget given by the state was not enough, so the construction of the underground exhibition hall of the gymnasium was temporarily delayed. Su Jiande came to the office to find me and wanted to discuss this matter with me. But I was on a business trip in the neighboring city at that time. On the day he disappeared, I was not at Huaian University at all. I knew nothing about this matter.”

Chapter 88

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 08:34:45 +0000

Chapter 88#

Fu Yucheng walked back with his head down, kicking stones, looking absent-minded.

In the past few days, he had finally found an opportunity to fill in for A-Liang, a sick kitchen assistant, and deliver meals to the “Fortress Top” guard team several times. Although he couldn’t go onto the “Fortress Top” itself, he could chat a bit with the guards at the gate below, which allowed him to understand quite a bit about the situation.

Chapter 88

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 11:52:40 +0000

Chapter 88#

Genesis Ten#

The Tower of Genesis, thirteenth floor.

Claros also had a window before him, its view showing the Sunset Plaza’s Resurrection Day ceremony.

Yet he didn’t look that direction. Instead, he sat high in a black iron throne, one leg crossed over the other, chin resting on hand, gray-purple eyes fixed on the Door of Eternal Night.

The Door of Eternal Night trembled.

Forces from outside surged like sea waters, crashing against the magnificent pitch-black gate again and again. Wisps of power seeped through the cracks, wandering across various totems like countless malicious serpents.

Chapter 88

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 14:04:33 +0000

Chapter 88#

The lighting of a life plate meant that the owner was nearby.

On the day of the battle between Nan He and the North Abyss Immortal Lord, the entire North Abyss was in chaos, with turbid energy surging.

Shangguan Liaoliao was not the only descendant of the North Abyss Immortal Lord.

She had an elder brother and a younger brother.

However, her elder brother had conspired with her mother, the North Abyss Immortal Lord, to turn North Abyss into a source of turbid energy for thousands of demon cultivators to settle and practice.

Chapter 88

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 22:51:36 +0000

Chapter 88#

Dream Within a Dream#

So hot.

It felt as though a fire had ignited somewhere inside his body, burning along every inch of skin pressed together, scorching through every inch of blood and vein, until even the most clear-headed person would lose themselves in a hazy, wavering sea.

Yin Yuheng opened his eyes — blurred with involuntary tears — and cast an accusatory look at the figure above him. In the next instant, the tears at the corner of his eye were kissed away with a touch of gentle warmth.

Chapter 88

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 06:08:14 +0000

Chapter 88#

The Disabled Big Shot’s Stepson#

It’s no exaggeration to say that after Lin Xiaodong finished this sentence, Lin Pei’s breathing even stopped for several seconds.

Lin Xiaodong thought his silence meant agreement, so he began to look down and take off his clothes. By the time Lin Pei reacted, the slender-limbed youth had already bared his upper body, wearing only a pair of thin shorts, and crawled into his arms.

Chapter 88

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 06:00:05 +0000

Chapter 88#

The other side was still silent.

Yan Heqing’s eyes darkened slightly. This was Lin Fengzhi’s new number. Lin Fengzhi had three mobile phone numbers in the original text.

The second number was changed when he decided to give up loving Lu Lin, and now it appeared ahead of time.

Yan Heqing repeated calmly, “Can you hear me? Lu Lin is not here right now. If you have something to say, I can pass it on.”

Chapter 88

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:44:59 +0000

Chapter 88#

Faking an Injury#

Boyfriend?

Xu Chenzhu was Chao Musheng’s boyfriend?!

The two of them were a couple?!

Ms. Zeng closed her eyes and opened them again. Chao Musheng’s assistant and the Xu president were still standing in the doorway. So it wasn’t a hallucination.

Hearing Zeng Ning raise the misunderstanding again, Chao Musheng smiled awkwardly. How did the girl remember that so precisely? Being misunderstood didn’t bother him personally — but Xu Chenzhu’s position was different. Having a same-sex romance rumor circulating wasn’t entirely appropriate.

Chapter 88

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:41:35 +0000

Chapter 88#

“我找到你妹妹了！”

直殿监外，胡立抓住慧平的手，语气很是激动。这对一贯冷静的他来说，算得上难得的感情流露。

慧平：“当真！”

他急得一把抓住胡立的肩膀，神情有些急切，“她在哪？”

胡立：“她逃到了府城，现在被一家镖局收留，正在那里做工。”

他也是因缘巧合，才打听到的消息。

同州那边近来有些戒备森严，在本地有几个镖局也被召集去帮忙，正为此，镖局内人员进进出出，这才偶然得知了这个消息。

为了这件事，胡立也废了不少心思，而今终于算是有个好消息，也算是能对得住慧平。

慧平早就喜得不知如何是好，抓着胡立的手拼命道谢。

胡立摇了摇头，笑着说道：“我让人打听去了，那镖局上下还算不错，冬日里也常有施粥，算是菩萨心肠。你妹妹暂时在那住着，也总比在那夫家好得多。”

一听到胡立提起妹婿，慧平的脸色有点难看，要不是他出不了宫，他真要将那人打一顿。他对自家父母更是失望，为了给兄长筹钱，竟是将妹妹嫁给这样的火坑。

慧平将自己攒下来的钱塞给胡立，轻声说道：“这些你且收好，请你帮我转交给我妹妹，好歹让她手里留点钱。”

胡立：“你都给了我，那你自己如何？”他无奈叹了口气，“且你都没想过，要是我骗你的，可怎么办？”

慧平笑着说道：“那可不能够，要是你真骗我，我早死了不知道多少次。”

胡立拿走了大部分，给慧平留了些。

两人说话间，有几个人从他们身边经过，交谈的声音，也叫他们听得一清二楚。

“……那些宫人都回来了……”

“我可不敢靠近，那可都是伤过人的……”

“天啊，那简直是怪物，到底是谁想让他们回来的……”

“陛下就不能和从前一样，杀了他们……”

最后这句话说得很轻，像是怕被谁听去。

……要是真的不想被人听到，就不要大庭广众之下，说得这么明目张胆！

只是他们说的话，让慧平和胡立都沉默了。

在直殿监内，也有刚回来的宫人，掌印太监的态度很是寻常，仿佛回来的人不是曾经凶残的虫奴，而是普通的太监，照例训了一顿就让他们回到原来的位置做事。

掌印太监这般做法，也间接影响到底下的人。

至少表面上，他们都没有流露出什么异样的神色。

慧平从没有仔细想过，这些人或许会遭受这种歧视。

胡立拍了拍他的肩膀，平淡地说道：“别去想，这里头有些人，本也伤了不少人。”

慧平：“这也不是他们的罪过。”

胡立：“这些人未必不知道，不过是太倒霉，要是轮到他们又如何……可是慧平，就算知道，也不代表他们就不会说。”

这不是理智能够控制的，一想到身边的人曾经伤过，杀过人，当然难以掩饰心里的惶恐。

不是所有人都能完全理智地对待这些事。

慧平沉默了会，朝着胡立点点头。

就算能够把人救回来，却也无法阻止这些乱七八糟的言论。

回杂务司的时候，慧平正与廖江遇上，他眼睛底下的青痕，看起来是忙活了许久。

“廖江，我来帮你。”

慧平上前，接过廖江手里的东西，两人一起搬回去，路上说着话，不知不觉又聊到了惊蛰。

“你说，他还会回来吗？”

“怕是不会。”慧平叹了口气，“你也知道……”

顿了顿，他又说不下去。

从乾明宫回来后，他们时不时就会有这种恍惚，大概是乾明宫之行，给他们带来的震撼属实太多。

“其实，掌印太监曾找过我，”廖江欲言又止，“看起来，是打算另外选人。”

杂务司这些天，都一直是廖江在撑着。

身为掌司的惊蛰不在，大小事务都找上了廖江。然而廖江不过二等太监，许多事情他无权经手，忙得焦头烂额的时候，只得去寻掌印太监。

而后，廖江就从那掌印太监的嘴里得到这个暗示。

掌印太监，唯独跟他这么说，便是下个人选有可能是他。

慧平笑了笑：“杂务司里的事情，你怕是最熟悉的，由你来接手，理所当然。”

廖江说不出高兴，还是不高兴。

谁不想做掌司？

爬到这个地位，廖江往后只要不弄出乱子，基本可以高枕无忧。然而，一想到这个位置，是惊蛰离开后才得到的，廖江就怎么都不得劲。

两人回到杂务司，廖江左顾右盼，这才压低声音说道：“我不是……不是嫌弃惊蛰哈，但他到底是个太监，现在陛下贪图新鲜把他留在身边，要是日后……惊蛰可怎么办？”

慧平听出廖江话里的担忧。

慧平跟着沉默了会，咬着唇说道：“我觉得……陛下应当，不会这么做。”

“为何？”

“你就当做……一种直觉？”

几乎是在同个时间，杂买务里，郑洪与云奎也在进行着一场类似的谈话。

“郑洪，你觉得那位不会这么做，可你看过后宫那么多娘娘的下场吗？”云奎的声音猛地拔高，又再度降低，“我看你是不记得了！”

要是记得，就绝对不会说出这样的话。

后宫这几年里，死了多少人？

命如草芥的宫人就罢，那些娘娘们呢？

就算爬到了高位上，真要出事，也是说没就没。

景元帝对待她们，根本没有半点怜惜。

云奎只要一想到这点，就连呼吸都感觉困难，他清楚那一天惊蛰的表情，他认真起来的时候，就会那样安静地笑。

看起来平静从容，只要惊蛰下定了决心，谁都无法劝说得了他。

郑洪却只是摇了摇头，沉默着不说话。

他曾经给惊蛰送过许多东西，其中大部分都是替容九给惊蛰送的。郑洪很少见到容九，每次东西都是直接出现在他的屋舍里，那特有的形式与东西的样式，足以让郑洪判断出这东西到底是给谁的。

每次，每次，郑洪虽然会笑骂惊蛰的黏糊劲，但心底，他也觉得惊蛰这朋友做得可算是不错。

容九曾给惊蛰送过许多东西，却少有名贵，华而不实的物件。惊蛰的身份地位不允许拥有的物件甚少出现……那是景元帝，若那些东西是经过他自己挑选，那至少意味着他待惊蛰，也有那么一点真心。

Chapter 88

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:09:20 +0000

Chapter 88#

World 4: You Are the Snow on the Branch#

Qin Qing’s questioning made Daoist Wuwei’s face turn pale, unable to answer.

Such a huge blame was thrown at him, instantly stunning him. The people below the stage, incited by these remarks, thought of the floods and droughts of the past few years, thought of their relatives who starved or drowned, and thought of their current desperate situation. The bitterness and hatred in their hearts were instantly ignited.

Chapter 88

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:01:21 +0000

Chapter 88#

Descent#

After the gala began, the stage lights beamed down, illuminating the front row in the center. A group of glamorous and handsome men and women instantly became the eye-catching focal point of the entire venue.

The director, wearing a black windbreaker, fiddled with his precious camera, looking for angles everywhere. The photographer was forced to listen to Xia Wenshi brag about his glorious days as a supernatural streamer, his expression one of utter agony.

Chapter 89

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 08:34:45 +0000

Chapter 89#

Fu Yucheng stared blankly at him, beginning to understand.

Bai Mo seemed afraid to make eye contact, shiftily pulling at his hood, his voice becoming very small: “Is it, is it not good-looking? I came too hurriedly this time and forgot to dye it…”

Looking at his nervous state, a surge of indescribable heartache and guilt welled up in Fu Yucheng’s chest, as if someone had lightly pinched the tip of his heart, both sour and painful.

Chapter 89

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 11:52:40 +0000

Chapter 89#

Genesis Eleven#

“I don’t understand,” Xiatei said. “Why would anyone say they don’t want to see you again?”

Night descended upon the hall, shadows of pillars perching like butterflies on the deity’s shoulders.

Chapter 89#

定国公府，两座威武的狮子石像陈列左右，就连匾额与台阶，都做得比寻常人都要气派。盖因老定国公劳苦功高，先帝多次褒奖，定国公府这才有今日之威。

而今定国公府早不如当年那样气派，不过，有着定国公夫人——昭敏公主在，只要定国公不行差踏错，还是能保府上无忧。

守在阍室的门房昏昏欲睡，听着哒哒的马蹄声醒来。

急急出门来，门房看到陈少康的身影，惊喜地叫道：“小郎君，你可算是回来了。老夫人和夫人，可都等得着急了。”

陈少康翻身下马，身后两个书童跟着一起，几匹马都丢给门房牵着去。

“我何日不回来？祖母与母亲，也太过紧张。”陈少康略略皱眉，“父亲和大哥可回了？”

“国公和世子已经回府。”

陈少康匆匆点头，就要跨门进去，一看就是不打算回正院的。

门房在后面追着说：“小郎君，老夫人和夫人，可还在等着你呢。”

陈少康：“书墨，你去通报一声，就说我去书房找父亲和大哥。”他随意点了个书童，自个儿则是一溜烟朝着前院跑去。

书墨苦笑了声，只得认命过去。

这两位大佛想听到的，可不止一声通传，而是想要仔仔细细看过小郎君呀。

陈少康可谓府上长辈的命根子，无时无刻都想放在眼前，每次回府都会被过问数次，这般宠溺，得亏没把小郎君的脾性养歪。

“父亲，大哥？”

前院，书房里，定国公陈东俊与国公世子陈正康两人正在说话，陈正康早早听到了脚步声，颇为无奈地看向门口。

陈少康自门外探出脑袋，笑嘻嘻地说道：“我就知道你们在这。”

陈东俊板着张脸：“整日嬉皮笑脸，没个正形。”

陈少康：“父亲这话，却是冤枉我了。”他根本不害怕陈东俊的冷脸，自顾自走进来。

“我今日来，可是有正事。”

陈东俊：“若是想要去玉石关，就莫要再提。”

陈少康已经不是第一次想要参军，最严重的那一回，差点被他成功了去，从此国公府盯他死紧，生怕他再胡来。

他最仰慕的是自家祖父老定国公，以及现在镇守玉石关的大将石虎，总是想着效仿他们征战沙场。

陈少康：“早晚有一日，我总会如愿的，父亲。”

陈正康看了眼陈少康，若有所思。

陈少康一年年长大，已经不再是一团稚气，而今说起这样的话，竟是能听出几分认真与笃定。

这给陈正康一种错觉……

说不定，这个幼弟还真能做到。

陈东俊自也是有所感觉，面色微沉，正要训斥他，就听到陈少康急急开口：“且不说这个，父亲，大哥，前些日子，你们在书房，是不是曾提过一回朝上的事？”

陈正康慢条斯理：“朝中的事日日都会提起，你不说个清楚，哪会知道你在说的什么？”

“岑，”陈少康吐出这个字，“你们在谈一个姓岑的人。”

陈少康不想总是依偎在祖母与母亲的怀中讨欢，每每说来书房，才得以逃脱。父亲兄长也早已习惯，大多数时候都会默契为他掩护。极其偶尔的时候也会带着他谈一谈，只不过这两位也将他当做孩子，许多正事也不同他说。

那日，陈少康来书房躲懒，路过窗边，隐隐约约听到房中两人在谈话。

“……而今后宫空虚，竟是由着一介女官负责宫务……”

“这或许是个机会……”

“……已是查出，那人该是当初黄庆天案里，岑家唯一的遗孤岑文经……”

那个时候，陈少康停下脚步数不清到底有多少原因，是为了“岑”这个特别的姓氏。

……岑良。

陈少康其实已经找到了岑良的行踪。

虽然很难，不过他最近除了去工部上值外，空余的时间陆陆续续都在外晃悠，到底是找到了些许痕迹。

不管是酒楼，还是岑良住的地方，都找不到半点行踪，陈少康是靠着自己的记忆想起曾经去酒楼买东西，那时的小二曾与掌故闲聊，被他无意间听到，岑良好像原本是同州人氏。

一想起这个，陈少康就直接奔着车马行去，在找不到相关的租借记录后，他开始查那段时间离开京城的商队，最后找到了吕家商队身上。

城门口曾有人见过，有几辆新的马车跟随在吕家商队身后。

这些应当就是商队出行前，会求助于商队力量，一起走一段路的普通行人。

尽管陈少康没有证据，不过他猜想，岑良与其娘亲要是离开了京城，大抵是要回同州去。

只是同州这么大，要怎么找？

更重要的是，找到了又能怎么办？

陈少康清楚自家是个麻烦，更明白，就算他再喜欢岑良，这件事对她来说都是个负累，要是真的找到了人家，对岑良来说反倒是危险……毕竟，她都不怎么认识他。

不管如何，心上人的姓氏如此特别，陈少康不经意听到屋内也在说“岑”，他不免驻足听了几句。

然而，屋内的人声音压得更低，也不知在说什么隐秘，陈少康见听不清楚，就没再停留，快步离开了窗外。

那一瞬的记忆，若非与岑有关，陈少康早就忘得一干二净。

今日在鹿苑，听得那人自称岑文经，陈少康只觉得无比熟悉，然大多数精力都沉浸在“景元帝怎么会在这”“还好那个刁蛮郡主不在这”“我的脑袋还在吧”之类的想法里，等到骑马出来吹了凉风，他这发热的脑袋才渐渐平静下来，开始回想起来——

这个岑文经，不会就是父亲和兄长在书房提起的那个岑文经吧？

听到陈少康的话，陈东俊和陈正康对视了眼，由着陈正康说话：“少康，你为何突然提起这事？”

那日陈少康路过，屋内的人自然知晓。

不然为何压低声音？

这定国公府上，上到祖母，下到世子，但凡是年长陈少康的，都无不宠爱他。也正因此，谁都把他当个孩子，不愿叫他历经危险，知道太多麻烦事。

陈少康清楚大哥现在的表情，那是“乖乖听话不要多问”“这不是你该管”的那种脸色，他端正了态度，“大哥，我没有与你开玩笑，这很重要，我今日就遇到了这个岑文经。”

陈正康：“当真？！”

陈东俊：“在何处遇到的？”

陈少康沉声：“在鹿苑。”

鹿苑？

陈东俊微眯起眼，为何去哪里？

陈少康：“我原本和几个友人去鹿苑跑马，一不小心越过了障碍，险些被护卫拿下，是岑文经过来拦住他们。他看起来不太熟练骑马，我就教了他一会，离开的时候，陛下过来接的他。”

他三言两语，就把今日的事情带过。

省略掉自己其实是被乌啼的美色蛊惑才冲动的缘由。

陈正康皱眉：“你这太危险。”

景元帝既在，那就是被圈起来的禁地，陈少康误闯，要是陛下心情不虞，现在他可未必能够回来。

陈少康回想起来，也是心有余悸。

Chapter 89

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:09:20 +0000

Chapter 89#

World 4: You Are the Snow on the Branch#

After returning from the rain prayer, Qin Qing was very exhausted.

996 jumped onto him, wanting to be held, but he staggered a few times and almost fell.

Qin Dehuai and several maids hurriedly supported Qin Qing and gave him a few sips of herbal tea. The weather was so hot, and he had tossed and turned several times at Hukou, suffering a lot of fright. His weak body had long been unable to bear it.

Chapter 89

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:01:21 +0000

Chapter 89#

Farewell#

With Luo Xingyan present in the venue, as an executor, he was experienced in handling such matters.

The moment he sensed the aura of the ghost children, Ye Sheng stood up from his seat, his expression cold as he walked out.

Hera was nearby, right inside the school.

The chandelier swayed, making a terrifying “creaking” sound. But at the welcome gala, the music was too loud, the atmosphere too boisterous, and no one noticed anything wrong. They whispered to each other, joking about whether Principal Yuan Shou had forgotten his lines.

Chapter 90

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 08:34:45 +0000

Chapter 90#

Fu Yucheng and Bai Mo finalized their plan to split up and agreed to meet at a deserted waste disposal plant on the edge of the settlement after the mission was accomplished—Fu Yucheng’s small spacecraft was hidden there.

Fu Yucheng thought for a moment, then walked to a tall beast pen. After pondering for a bit, he removed the lock from the pen’s gate, leaving it loosely ajar.

Chapter 90

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 11:52:40 +0000

Chapter 90#

Genesis Twelve#

Yu Feichen: “When did he arrive?”

“Several days ago,” Bai Song’s expression became besotted. “He’s really good.”

Yu Feichen: “?”

“The beautiful guy asked me where you went and when you’d return. I didn’t know, so he said he’d just wait for you here.”

Yu Feichen: “He’s been here the whole time?”

“No, during the day the beautiful guy goes to Sunset Street to stay in a tavern, just staring down at things in a daze. He also took us to a few places few people know about to see the scenery. Oh, and the beautiful guy listened to the guide’s gossip with us and even corrected a few details.”

Chapter 90

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 14:04:33 +0000

Chapter 90#

“Shangguan Ran” stared with eyes wide, his gaze filled with complete disbelief.

Who Would Believe It#

After breakfast, the blood test results came back quickly. While the bodyguard went to handle the discharge paperwork, Chao Musheng knocked on the door of room two.

“Uncle Chao.” Zeng Ning opened the door, broke into a smile the moment she saw him, and immediately stepped aside. “Come in, sit down.”

“Thank you, Ningning.” He walked in. Ms. Zeng was propped up in bed reading, and her color looked a little better than the day before.

Chapter 90

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:41:35 +0000

Chapter 90#

“哈湫——”

“汪呜——”

惊蛰和小狗，几乎是同时打了个喷嚏。

小狗趴在门外晒太阳，浑身暖烘烘的，不见昨日的脏污，毛发异常顺滑，就是有些瘦过头，摸上去干巴干巴的，都能摸到肋骨。

惊蛰揉了揉鼻子，皱眉看着自己的手指。

不知道是不是错觉，惊蛰总觉得还能闻到那种古怪的味道，分明东西都已经处理掉了，他还是不自在。

昨夜，在受到惊吓后，赫连容就把惊蛰带到屋里去。他们两人都湿漉漉的，过低的温度，让惊蛰不住颤抖。

小狗非常害怕赫连容，一看到他就忍不住低低嚎叫，它夹着尾巴躲到角落里的样子，真是可怜极了。

赫连容冷漠看了眼，小狗立刻吓得不敢再叫。整个狗脑袋都塞到了爪子底下，好像这样子就能感觉不到外面的可怕。

男人扒下了惊蛰的衣裳，两人是一起沐浴的。

湿冷的皮肤被温热的水流一遍遍冲刷，惊蛰才恍惚有种活过来感觉。

只是那种腐烂湿透的气息，仿佛还残留在身上。不管惊蛰洗了一遍又一遍，总觉得还有那种味道。

赫连容抓住惊蛰有点神经质的手指，放在嘴边咬了一口：“你在为那个人难过？”

“……不，我恨他。”惊蛰喃喃，“我应该高兴，才对。”

他恨不得黄庆天去死。

然而，黄庆天和黄家，是不一样的。

惊蛰闭了闭眼，被赫连容抱了过去，他冷淡慵懒的声音里，带着一点无奈的叹息。

“冤有头，债有主，纵是有地府轮回，作孽的人也是我，你担心做什么？”

“这作孽的人要是我自己，那我还不至于这么……”惊蛰气恼地瞪了眼赫连容。

赫连容低头，蹭了蹭他的鼻子。

那动作不怎么熟练，蹭得惊蛰的鼻子都歪了歪，他没好气，还有点郁闷，却莫名被他这动作逗乐，笑了一声后，就连浑身的力气都松懈下来，再没有多余的心力。

有些事情他明知不能接受，但是却无法改变。这种无能为力的感觉并不那么容易消解，但更多的，却是有些悲哀。

但……赫连容也在，一点点改变，尽管很少。

但越是看到那一点点的变化，越是意味着过去的扭曲，烙印下来的痕迹并不是那么容易消磨的。

昨日就那么潦草睡着，惊蛰今日起来时，小狗正在庭院乱跑。

出太阳了。

惊蛰下了床，慢慢走到窗前。

他看到庭院里所有的脏污都恢复如初，桃树依旧，好像根本没有挖开过，那木盒也不翼而飞，不知收到了哪里。

惊蛰是被赫连容强行拉进屋，也没顾得上留意，估计在水里泡了许久。

一想到那颗头，他心里就有点犯恶心。

惊蛰揉了揉鼻子，打了个喷嚏。

啪嗒啪嗒——

软垫和地面接触的声音，惊蛰低下头，就看到一条兴奋的小狗摇晃着尾巴，正蹲坐在下面看他。

惊蛰微愣，缓缓笑了起来：“抱歉，昨天没顾上你。”

不过看起来，它已经被收拾利索。

这院子里的下人神出鬼没，不需要人的时候，一个都看不到，叫一声，又突然出现，这身手怪异得很。

惊蛰刚起来，就有人送来洗漱的用具与吃食。

“他呢？”

“郎君，眼下陛下正该在朝上。”

惊蛰微愣，没忍住笑起来。

虽然赫连容昨夜看起来凶巴巴的，说出那样的话，却也还是会按部就班去早朝，这人当真是矛盾到了极致。

“郎君想要回宫，还是想在外头再住些时日，都可随意，不过要外出的时候，还请带上人。”于管事笑嘻嘻地说道，“要是弄丢了您，陛下得砍了我们的脑袋。”

惊蛰无奈摇了摇头，哪里会丢？

他又不是几岁的小孩。

他在书房看了会书，太阳很暖，小狗暂时留在屋内，没人赶走它，甚至还给了它吃食，它趴在廊下打滚，看着也甚是活泼。

惊蛰看着阳光满地的庭院，怔愣出神了好一会，才起身。

他想出去走走。

容府上，不知何时有了这么多合适的衣裳。惊蛰一说要出门，就有两个侍女出现，手中提着无数的衣裳，把惊蛰吓得连连摇头，只说要自己来换。

她们也不强求，其中一个笑着说道：“那我们为小郎君挑选衣裳。”

惊蛰这才点了点头。

他对这些，倒是一窍不通。

两位侍女为惊蛰挑选了所有的东西，从衣裳再到服饰鞋袜，一一拜摆放好后，这才退了出去。

惊蛰看了眼铜镜，那半拉破碎的镜面还放在桌面上，在角落里，另有一面落地的镜子，他将就着给自己穿戴上，花了好些功夫。

等整理发冠的时候，惊蛰有些迷茫看着铜镜中的自己。

他少有这么仔细看待自己的时候。

……原来，他长这个样子？

惊蛰有些惊讶地摸了摸镜面，触手冰冷的感觉让他回过神来，镜中人也以同样的神情回望着他。

他摸了摸自己光滑的下巴，看来他长得还算不错。

待他出门时，侍女愣是给惊蛰又加了一件雪狐大氅，滚边的毛绒，让惊蛰近乎埋在了雪里，显得越发俊秀白皙。

于管事沉吟片刻，幽幽说道：“郎君还是再多带两个人吧。”

……怎，怎么？

这都已经四个了，还要再多？

惊蛰和于管事拉扯失败，马车上又多塞了一个侍女，就是方才帮忙的两人之一。

她的相貌普通，笑起来却很温和。

素和：“郎君，婢子会点武，于管事让婢子跟着，也是为了刚好保护您。”

有些地方，有个女人在，会方便些。

惊蛰：“我只是出去逛逛，又不是去上门踢馆。”他轻声嘀咕着，有些无奈。

素和：“世上总有意外，人多些，还是好的。”她说话温柔，娓娓道来，纵是惊蛰不愿，也只能叹气。

Chapter 90

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:01:21 +0000

Chapter 90#

Ghost Mother#

The Huaicheng Radio Station building was located near the Jiahe Mall.

Dr. Liang drove the car to the bottom of the radio station building and sat alone in the driver’s seat, making no further moves for a long time.

The cold moonlight shone into the car window. Dr. Liang looked numb as he bent down and took out a book from under the passenger seat cushion.

Chapter 90 - 1

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:09:20 +0000

Chapter 90 - 1#

World 4: You Are the Snow on the Branch#

Qin Qing held a dough figurine in his hand, a fat cat following at his feet, as he slowly walked to the entrance of the Marquis’s residence.

Today he wore a small golden lotus crown and a pure white gauze robe. The robe was embroidered with blooming lotuses in gold thread. As he walked, he emitted a lotus fragrance, appearing ethereal like an immortal.

Chapter 90 - 2

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:09:20 +0000

Chapter 90 - 2#

World 4: You Are the Snow on the Branch#

The nursery rhyme turned into loud wailing. Several children staggered to their feet, crying out for their parents.

Qin Qing slowly sat back down. Ye Li walked around the vicinity and discovered that the group of little beggars would throw stones at any children they saw gathered together, then rob them before scattering and fleeing.

Ye Li stood at the street corner, frowning in deep thought. He felt that this group of little beggars had appeared too coincidentally.

Chapter 91

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Chapter 91#

Outside the Titan settlement, the twilight was deep.

This waste disposal plant, abandoned for many years, was like a dying beast—massive, eerie, and decayed, inspiring fear. The various exposed metal pipes and hydraulic equipment of the workshop were the rotting flesh and bones of this monster.

Bai Mo stood on the maintenance platform of a cooling tower, pacing back and forth anxiously.

As the sky was about to turn dark, the agreed-upon time had already passed by a full two hours, and Fu Yucheng had not yet appeared.

Chapter 91

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 11:52:40 +0000

Chapter 91#

Genesis Thirteen#

The deity cries. Yu Feichen knows this.

He once saw Pope Ludwig with his back turned to the Holy Child, and knows that Landenworth’s people often mark teardrop moles beneath their eyes to commemorate the deity’s first tear.

Yet he never imagined It would cry because of him.

Yet the supreme deity simply watched him, and when Yu Feichen looked back, new tears quietly accumulated in Its eyes, clinging to dampened eyelashes.

Chapter 91

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入夜，春风习习，带着凉意。

街坊邻里，都是多年的老邻居，在这时候，总会敞开门说着话。

耳边，是东边陈二郎孩子的哭声，是徐家老太爷的大笑，是几个少年在碎嘴八卦，是刘家姑娘们凑在一起扯布……亦是非常鲜活的日子。

在这，很安全。

街坊邻里都是互相认识，多年情分下来，叫他们无比相信彼此，哪家要是多出个生面孔，都容易招惹人怀疑，可若是一直都没有变化，那他们也会是最好的证人。

他们会和追查的人说：没有异样。

赵天琪这些年来，一直都是这么做，也避开了一次次追查，无人能够追踪到他藏匿的地方。

他是住在这里的老人了。

他和街坊邻里打招呼，笑着踏进自家院里。

就在赵天琪进门的瞬间，他能感觉到有几个人快速从阴影里面出来，他转身关上自家门，再回头，已经是沉下了脸。

“出什么事情？”

赵天琪阴沉下来的脸色，与他在外忠厚老实的模样，可谓是截然不同。

“钱永清一家都死了。”

赵天琪：“不是死于中毒？”

如果是正常发展，这些人肯定不会立刻来报。

“钱永清妻儿应当是，钱永清不是。”其中一人说道，“我们再去查探的时候，他们家里门窗紧闭，一个人都没有。”

然而，他们可以肯定的是，钱永清妻儿已经吃下了有毒的饭菜。

“钱永清一个人，不可能避开我们的耳目将人带走。”赵天琪自言自语，“糟糕，有人顺着他，找上我们了吗？”

“就算钱永清供出来，当初我等在钱永清面前，伪装的乃是瑞王的人……要是继续查下去，也只会查到瑞王身上。”

赵天琪：“可别忘了，刘浩明可是失踪了的。”一提起刘浩明，其他几人的脸色也就微微变了。

其他事情也就罢了，为什么刘浩明会失踪？

他当初杀了家里这么多人，被判处问斩乃是板上钉钉的事，为何在即将行刑的时候，人又没了？

这完全破坏了他们原有的计划。

想要蛊惑一个刘浩明可不容易，那个赔进去的女蛾，可是耗费多年时间才培养出来的。

“罢了，不必多想。”赵天琪心中仍有狐疑，当机立断，“撤。”

“撤？”有人低声叫道，“这可是我们多年的心思，要是撤了，京城可就少了一个据点。”

“据点没了可以重新再建，要是人没了，谁能对外传递消息？”赵天琪厉声说道，“别忘了，定国公府的失败！”

这话一出，其他几人都没了异议。

更别说，还藏身在此处的其他人。

赵天琪是个果断的人，一说要撤，就对这个多年据点毫无留念。

就在他们忙碌着，预备分批撤离这里的时候，一把声音骤然从屋顶响起，带着几分趣味：“你们，这就打算走了？”

一个瘦高的身影居高临下打量着他们，笑嘻嘻的声音里带着几分不赞成：“这不还得问过我的意见？”

“谁！”

赵天琪持刀冲了出来，就看到那人轻飘飘地跳下来，随着他的动作，也有无数条影子跟着出来。

“来来来，我好久，没动过手啦。”

茅子世笑着，也抽出了刀。

也不知过了多久，这兵戈交错声，才渐渐停了下来。四周早已鸦雀无声，就仿佛之前的喧闹，鲜活，全都是错觉。

茅子世的身上都是血，他也混不在意，正蹲在院子里，用刀背翻检着某个人的尸体。

那湿漉漉的伤口被戳开，又翻回去，令他露出嫌恶的表情。

“茅大人，除却三人被杀，两人服毒，其余一十三人都被拿下。”

茅子世站起来，高高兴兴地说道：“打完收工，记得回头受伤的人，都去领一份补偿。”

“是。”

有人给茅子世递上来手帕，他随意挥了挥手，“无事。”

身上这么多血，又不是一张两张手帕就能够解决得了的。

“您好歹擦擦脸。”那糙汉子无奈，“待会出去，可不得吓坏百姓。”

他们可不能如景元帝那么肆无忌惮，大开杀戒的时候，直接清了场。不过，这对周遭的人本也是一种庇护。外头没人，要是景元帝真的杀上头，才不会顺便把周边人也给宰了。

“这倒是。”茅子世耸肩，接过来擦了擦脸，“搜出点什么了吗？”

“有几箱东西，正在清点，不过看起来……”糙汉子犹豫了片刻，“不是瑞王的人。”

“瑞王？”茅子世哈哈笑起来，“不会是瑞王，如果是他的话……可不会选在这。”

…

哒哒，哒哒，哒哒——

马蹄声急促。

夜色里，隐约能见一队人马，轻易从林间穿过。

这并非最合适的道路，却是速度最快的通道。

他们最终在天亮前，到了谷地。

谷地距离封地，约莫还有几日的路程，虽说胜利就在眼前，只他们一个两个看起来，却比之前还要劳累。

哪怕他们还能支撑着赶路，却必须留给马匹休息的时间，那些马可都跑不动了。

为首做主的人吩咐：“且都休息一下，阿星，你带着两个人去集市上看看，能否买到替换的马。”

这也是他们冒险靠近谷地的原因，这里的集市比外头的热闹。

要是有缘，或许能够买上几匹马。

“是。”

阿星带着人出去，余下的人等，就算再是身强力壮，也都瘫软在各处，看起来力气都已经被榨干。

只是，要是阿星真的带回来马，他们肯定还要再继续动身。

为了能够在使臣入封地前，赶回去。

“王爷，封地里，不是有您的替身吗？”副将轻声，他的嘴巴都起了皮，说话的时候扯动了几下，“我们这么日夜兼程，比起使君的队伍，虽是慢了些，但只要撑上一时半会……”

瑞王沉着脸，摇头说道：“以景元帝的手段，如果封地内只有一个替身，那派来的使臣或许能认出来。”

“倘若认出来又如何？”另一人说道，“他们没有证据，也不敢对王爷无礼。”

“端看这些时候的追杀，就足以见得景元帝的残酷。”陈宣名幽幽地说道，“他派来的使臣，哪怕只有一瞬觉得替身是假的，那这差了的一时半会，已经足够他们下手。”

不论是用什么手段，只要“瑞王”死了，那真的瑞王，也只能跟着一起死了。

Chapter 91

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:01:21 +0000

Chapter 91#

The Magnitude of Life and Death (I)#

Giving life, giving death.

The deity in Greek mythology who governed new life now held the scythe of death.

Ye Sheng stared at that A+, his expression grave and thoughtful.

Of all the heretics he had encountered so far, the highest rank was the Fetal Woman.

As an A-rank heretic, the Fetal Woman, even in a crippled state, had forced him to use all his life-saving talismans on the train. Now, the Ghost Mother appearing in the radio station building was ranked A+, even higher than the Fetal Woman. She was likely an existence in the Seventh Section second only to the Story King.

Chapter 91 - 1

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:09:20 +0000

Chapter 91 - 1#

World 4: You Are the Snow on the Branch#

Furong Garden in the south of the city was quite a distance away.

Qin Qing knew what Ye Li wanted to do.

Oh no, he should be called Li Suye now.

Qin Qing had no interest in Li Suye’s upcoming judgment because he could already ensure that the other party was harmless to the Marquis’s residence.

“Um—”

Chapter 91 - 2

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:09:20 +0000

Chapter 91 - 2#

World 4: You Are the Snow on the Branch#

Who in Jiangbei City doesn’t know that Miss Qi is a great philanthropist, a living Bodhisattva descended to earth!

Qi Sifeng cast an appreciative glance at his sister.

Qi Siyu was still immersed in her role, her eyes red from crying.

Li Suye listened to these words with a faint smile on his thin lips. If he hadn’t stayed by Qin Qing’s side and witnessed with his own eyes the efforts he made to save more refugees, the criticism and even hatred he suffered, he might have been deceived by this Miss Qi’s “kindness”.

Chapter 92

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 08:34:45 +0000

Chapter 92#

February 19, 2402 AD.

This day was later called “Fallen Leaf Day” by future historians.

At exactly 10:00 AM Central Empire time, a leaf appeared simultaneously in the high sky above the nine Dyson Cloud ecological zones, as well as in the distant heavens of the Twilight Belt and Titan settlements.

Naturally, these eleven leaves appearing in the eleven regions were no ordinary leaves—they were eleven massive, silver-white, leaf-shaped starships.

Chapter 92

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 11:52:40 +0000

Chapter 92#

Genesis Fourteen#

Sunlit Street isn’t a true street in the conventional sense—or rather, it’s many streets.

This street might be an actual street, or it might be a whale’s back, a starship, or a misty jungle. Besides selling various goods, they double as showcasing those worlds’ vistas and entertainment. Goods from similar-type worlds sometimes cluster on the same street, sometimes mix. Purchased items can be used personally, brought to task worlds, or sent back to one’s homeland during Homecoming Festival—in short, maximum freedom.

Chapter 92

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 14:04:33 +0000

Chapter 92#

Xie Zhefeng’s barrier enveloped them, isolating the past from the present.

The Shangguan Liaoliao of a thousand years ago stood questioning An Wuxue beneath the North Abyss Sword, while everything concerning the Shangguan Liaoliao of a thousand years later was kept within the barrier.

It was as if two threads of time were never meant to cross.

Shangguan Liaoliao’s entire body trembled. Her brow was linked to her soul, and a chaotic blackness had begun to manifest—a sign that an inner demon was about to arise.

Chapter 92

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 06:08:14 +0000

Chapter 92#

The Disabled Big Shot’s Stepson#

Early in the morning, Lin Xiaodong was awakened by the commotion outside the door.

The youth, with a bad case of morning grumpiness, sat up. He thought the noise would be temporary, but after waiting for almost ten minutes, it seemed to be getting worse.

—The crucial thing was that he was wearing earplugs.

Having no choice, Lin Xiaodong got up. As he passed the living room, the few people who had been sitting on the sofa, chatting intimately, simultaneously fell silent and looked up at him. Among them, his aunt’s expression was the most displeased.

Chapter 92

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 06:00:05 +0000

Chapter 92#

Returning to his residence, Yan Heqing first leaned against the wall for 15 minutes.

This method taught by the doctor couldn’t be said to have completely cured his cervical spine, but he had indeed rarely felt discomfort during this period.

Yan Heqing closed his eyes, recalling Lu Lin’s phone call in his mind, precise to every word.

[I make decisions only for the interests of the Lu Group.]

Chapter 92

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:44:59 +0000

Chapter 92#

Misunderstanding#

The security team leader took his team through the upper floor, confirmed nothing suspicious, and looked back at the member trailing at the rear. “New recruit — just now, you were the one who told me you’d seen someone slip into the building where Mr. Chao is staying?”

“Team leader — I really did see someone.” He quickly produced his phone. “If you don’t believe me, I got a photo.”

Chapter 92

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:41:35 +0000

Chapter 92#

御膳房内，明雨正在机械地剁菜，每当他心情不太好的时候，他就会这样放空自己。

咚咚咚，咚咚咚——

路过的太监，都不免避开，生怕那挥舞的刀把砸到自己身上。

当三顺进来，径直走到他身后，一巴掌按住他的肩膀时，几乎所有人都觉得他是勇士。

“明雨，朱总管找你。”

明雨猛地停下动作。

三顺拍了拍他的肩膀，把他从屋里推出来。

“你最近一直不高兴。”三顺平静地说道，“为什么？”

明雨：“你们都去过乾明宫。”

“你也去过。”三顺指出，还是第一个去的。

明雨愤愤：“那都是多久前了。”

虽然感觉惊蛰在乾明宫应该不会受苦，但是明雨心里还是有点担心。

惊蛰这人别看着冷静，有时候贼喜欢钻牛角尖。

以前他要是担心，还能去直殿监看看，现在隔了这么远，他想见都踏不进那地方。

三顺：“他那会看起来，还好。”

顿了顿。

“就是有些困扰。”

三顺不会看人脸色，他所感觉到的情绪，都是他自己觉察出来的。

明雨在心里叹气，可不是困扰吗？

这么大的事，最近连御膳房都在讨论，还有谁不知道的？

待到朱二喜的门外，昊林看了眼他俩，让开了路。三顺停留在门外，没跟着进去。

昊林背着手站在门外，三顺跟着站在另一边。

过了好一会，昊林突然说道：“你知道朱总管……对你没有坏心思吧。”

这话听起来很突兀，三顺却不觉得奇怪。

三顺点了点头。

朱二喜虽然严苛，不过对他的确很好。

昊林仿佛只是想说这句话，见三顺听进去了，就点了点头，不再说什么。

过好一会，明雨有些茫然出来。

他看着昊林，又看着三顺：“朱总管说……我被调到，乾明宫的小厨房去了？”

乾明宫当然会有自己的小厨房，若是景元帝闲暇时想吃些什么，自不可能等到御膳房来做。那地方，对他们这些人来说，倒是个好去处。

可是要进去的条件极其严苛，明雨从没想过这样掉下来的馅饼会砸在自己脑袋上。

……是惊蛰出了事吗？

一想到这个，明雨都有点坐立不安。

昊林：“接你的人就在门外，你先收拾些东西，跟他们去吧。”

明雨点头，匆匆赶往自己的住处。

再到乾明宫的时候，明雨都有点晕乎乎的，他的东西都被放好，被带着认识了人与地方，再到最后，明雨索性也不管不顾，一把抓住那个带领他的太监：“敢问……我能见到惊蛰吗？”

那人笑了笑：“你想见那位郎君？正好，下个地方就要带你去了。”

那声音听起来，还有几分恭敬。

明雨困惑着，被他带到了一处宽敞的屋舍。还没靠近，他就闻到了那些熟悉的气味——那是厨房的味道。

虽然没有御膳房那么浓郁，但是明雨每日都泡在里面，怎可能会分辨不出来？

“郎君，您这持刀的动作，不对。”

石黎的声音硬邦邦从屋内传出来。

然后，是惊蛰有点崩溃的声音：“石黎，你这，你这是要攻击人的手势，我又不是要去杀人！”

明雨进来的脚步声，引起了屋内人的关注，他根本没来得及观察着小厨房到底是怎么个样，就险些被迎面扑来的惊蛰压倒。

惊蛰几乎从屋里飞扑出来。

“明雨——”

惊蛰语气里满是得救了的庆幸，”你快来帮我。“

明雨挑眉，将惊蛰撕下来，打量着他的神情，难得在他的身上看到些许焦躁不安。

但不再是之前那种惶恐不定的模样。

“你在小厨房做什么？”明雨道，“你的厨艺，你自己不清楚吗？”

他越过惊蛰，看到砧板上一块硕大的猪肉，当即就沉默了。

他完全不想尝试惊蛰的厨艺呢。

惊蛰苦恼摇头：“我不是想做菜，我是，我是想练习刀工。”

明雨嘴角抽搐了下，盯着砧板上的肉：“拿这个练？”

那听起来不大赞同。

石黎跟着点头，平静地说道：“卑职也觉得，郎君如果要练习，还是拿人练习更为合适。如果郎君想要，牢狱里有许多合适的死囚犯……”

“不用，多谢。”惊蛰果断拒绝了石黎的建议，“你们还是出去坐坐，我想和明雨练习一会。”

石黎将手里的匕首放下，出去的时候，顺带将小厨房里其他人都带出去。

眼下，可算是只有惊蛰和明雨两个。

惊蛰挂在明雨的身上，很可怜，很委屈地说道：“赫连容就是个混账！”

明雨抖了抖，这没法不抖，毕竟惊蛰这嘴巴念叨着的，可是景元帝的名讳。

惊蛰站直了身：“我是不是不该叫你过来……”

他的话还没说完，就看到明雨抬起手。

“不，你应该叫我过来。”明雨打量着这小厨房的摆设，“这是一举多得。”

来乾明宫，可谓是升官发财；又能够经常看到惊蛰；还能够近距离欣赏八卦，何乐而不为？

这只是他需要承担的一点点代价，他还是承受得起。

“你还是先和我说说，你为什么要练刀工。”明雨摇头，“你该清楚，你这人这辈子都没有下厨的天赋了。”

得亏那时候，明雨劝说他也来御膳房时，惊蛰给拒绝了。要是他没拒绝，怕是要在御膳房待到死都是磨刀的小内侍。

Chapter 92

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:01:21 +0000

Chapter 92#

The Magnitude of Life and Death (II)#

Lovers?

The Ghost Mother said they were lovers.

After being stunned for a few seconds, Ye Sheng remembered how ambiguous his and Ning Weichen’s posture was in the video that had been transmitted to the Heretic Empire. Compared to flirting, it was more like an illicit affair.

Ye Sheng: “…” To hell with lovers.

The three-day and three-night affair on the Yinshan train could deceive everyone, but not the parties involved.

Chapter 92 - 1

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:09:20 +0000

Chapter 92 - 1#

World 4: You Are the Snow on the Branch#

Qin Qing and Jiang Feishi sat in the carriage, which was parked at the entrance of the government office.

996 lay by the carriage window and asked, “Are you really not going in to take a look? The person being interrogated inside is the one who framed you, after all.”

Qin Qing held the dough figurine in one hand and a thin bamboo stick in the other, poking at the figurine’s face bit by bit, doing who knows what.

Chapter 92 - 2

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:09:20 +0000

Chapter 92 - 2#

Chapter 93#

Someone flew in on a sword, their cultivation at the Tribulation-Transcending stage. Hanging from their waist was a spiritual pouch used by an esteemed immortal family, which looked quite familiar to An Wuxue.

It seemed to be a cultivator from the North Abyss Qi clan.

“City Lord!? You’re injured?”

Shocked by Shangguan Liaoliao’s appearance, the person hurried forward to support her, asking urgently: “I was wandering in the trapping array the whole time. The moment it broke, I saw this tribulation cloud. What’s going on? Someone is undergoing a tribulation? There’s turbid energy beneath the cloud, but don’t demon cultivators lack bottlenecks…?”

Chapter 93

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 06:08:14 +0000

Chapter 93#

The Disabled Big Shot’s Stepson#

Lin Xiaodong didn’t go very far.

With an “inside man” in place, it would have been foolish to trudge to a nearby guesthouse and pay for a room.

Instead, he simply wandered around a nearby cauliflower field with his luggage, and when the wail of sirens grew louder, he strolled back.

From afar, he could hear his dear aunt’s heart-wrenching cries.

“Oh Heavens, I don’t want to live anymore—”

Chapter 93

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 06:00:05 +0000

Chapter 93#

Yan Heqing didn’t know whether to cooperate with Chu Ziyu. After hesitating for two seconds, Chu Ziyu laughed loudly first, “Couldn’t guess it, right! I’m Little Chu!”

Yan Heqing cooperated, “Hello.”

“Hahaha, I knew you couldn’t guess it.” Chu Ziyu was enthusiastic, “I’m at the arcade near Peking University now. I won a bucket of tokens and can’t finish spending them. I heard you live nearby, come help me use them up?”

Chapter 93

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:44:59 +0000

Chapter 93#

Head Over Heels#

“What do you mean?”

Xu Chenzhu had already half-guessed the shape of it. In earlier years, people had tried sending attractive individuals his way; after a few cold refusals, no one had dared again.

“Some people may have misread the situation and decided to use Mr. Chao as an avenue to impress you.” The secretary was anxious not to let the boss misunderstand Chao Musheng, and pressed on with his defense: “Mr. Xu — Mr. Chao’s character and capabilities speak for themselves. Employees within our own company have tried to curry his favor, and he’s never moved an inch. Why would he be swayed by outside parties?”

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Chapter 93#

百丈楼，清幽阁。

这是一处潜于百丈楼内，常年不容外人进出的小楼，来往客人甚是隐秘，旁人无法窥探其身份背景，只偶尔路过阁楼，远远眺望上一眼，深感此处之幽美。

乔世轩被邀请来时，心中尚有几分怪异。

这一次邀约来客的，乃是京城的风流才子牟桂明。

牟桂明是去岁朝廷科考的榜首，早在他下场考科举前，他就是这京城内闻名的风流才子，不知惹得多少京城女子倾心。

乔世轩从前，也与他此前在数个场合打过交道，却没想到，今日在这清幽阁内做东的人，居然是他。

牟桂明出身并不富贵，也不是什么世家，家里头只当有些家底，这才能供他上京赶考。不过他在江南与京城处都闯出不少名气，光是一副字画都能卖出高价，不然也撑不起他那样放荡的生活。

只再是如何，牟桂明都不可能是这次宴请真正的幕后人。

清幽阁中，不论摆设布置，都异常精美华贵，光是那些流水般送来的美酒，都是上等珍品，勾得这一次与会者满肚子酒虫作祟。

乔世轩只扫了眼，就发现了好几个眼熟的家伙。他倒是不怎么出头，宴过一半，就拿了杯酒，就躲到外面去偷闲。

只没想到，他刚走到特地挑选过的僻静地方，发觉这除了他之外，居然还有一个人。

闻着就一身酒气。

陈少康下意识回过头，发觉是乔世轩，这才松了口气，又趴回去围栏：“我还以为是哪个找到我，又要寻我灌酒。”

乔世轩和陈少康私下没什么交情，不过到底认识，说话还算放松。

“方才过来时，倒的确见到几个在找你。”乔世轩道。

陈少康摇了摇头：“我可不去，那群人跟疯了一样，见天寻人灌酒，再是美味的酒，这么糟蹋，也是浪费。”

乔世轩过来，才发现陈少康身上的酒味有点浓郁。

陈少康嘿嘿笑，拎着自己的衣袖晃动了两下：“无事，都倒里头去了。”

撒了归撒了，酒味一浓，倒显得他好像吃得许多，要推脱的时候，也容易些。

乔世轩：“我竟是没想到，这一次做东的人，是牟桂明。”

陈少康：“他在京城中玩得开，谁不是看在那些人的面上，才来的？”

牟桂明交往了几个身份家世都算出挑的郎君，那些人素来喜爱有才学的人，更不在意牟桂明的出身家世，久之，这才逐渐让牟桂明搭起了这台子。

乔世轩挑眉：“但，清幽阁？”

陈少康恹恹地摇头：“谁知道那又是谁帮他牵桥搭线，我出来前，他们还在吵呢。”

是的，哪怕是这些还没踏进朝廷漩涡，只能在边上敲边鼓的这些个权贵子弟，都难免被朝堂大事所吸引。

现如今，最让人震撼的，莫过于前几日景元帝遣散了后宫。

虽然传出来的风声，是要让宫妃为了太后的罪行祈福，为了皇家诵经……可有再多名义上的由头，这样的举动仍然惊骇世人。

这是何等疯癫的行为？

不管是朝堂之上，还是街头巷尾，都为了此事掀起轩然大波。

哪怕是在义敏大师的清谈座会上，此事也被频频提起，更别说他们这些与其紧密相关的权贵子弟。

这其中就有不少人的姊妹，都入了宫。

陈少康亦是在这时，方才知道，自家父母曾有打算，要把二姐送进皇家。

定国公夫妇正为此庆幸不已。

他们在家中，就已经因为这事谈过几次。

一想到这，陈少康就心中抑郁，不免多说几句：“这些个人，一遇到这种事，就总会将缘由归于他人身上，就没想过，这是陛下自己所为？”

乔世轩想起来，自己刚穿行过的那些人，的确正在聊着这件事。

“陛下此举，当真荒谬，自古今来，哪有这样荒唐事？女子入宫为妃，是为了传承龙脉，结果，却是遭到这样的下场？”

“陛下定然是被妖人蛊惑！”

“此言差矣。这宫中嫔妃，多是太后娘娘经手挑选，谁人能够确定，这些人里面没有太后余孽？”

“纵是如此，这也太过荒谬。陛下莫不是真如当年……”

“慎言，这话可不是你我能说。”

“朝廷从不曾禁止民间讨论国事，为何不能说？依我来看，陛下怕不是为了传闻中那个阉人，才行这贸然之举吧？”

“怎么可能？且不说这传闻是真是假，谁真的见过那个人？为了一个女人也就罢了，为了一个男人……”

“谁说没有？那定国公府上的小郎君，不就曾见过吗？”

“陈少康？说来，刚刚还曾见过他，人呢？”

乔世轩回神，平静地说道：“他们似乎正在找你。”除了那些饮酒作乐的人，更有那些心切国家大事。

不管是谁，陈少康都算是众人焦点。

他能从席会上偷溜出来，也算是一种能耐。

陈少康懒洋洋地倚靠在围栏上：“左不过又是那些无聊无趣的事。”

乔世轩：“比如，你是不是曾真的见过那个人？”

陈少康瞥了眼乔世轩，冷笑着说道：“见过，又如何？”

“你觉得，他有那样蛊惑的能耐吗？”

陈少康的脸色一沉：“乔世轩，我方才说的话，你是没听到吗？”

明知如此，还故意在他面前说这样的话。

乔世轩淡淡说道：“我认为，不管一个人到底受到什么蛊惑，可是最终做出这种行径的人，还得是他自身。陛下并不是那种会被随意引诱之辈，倘若他今时今日这么做，那只会是因为陛下想这么做。”

倘若就这么粗暴将原因推在其他人身上，岂不是忽略陛下这种行为的怪异？

乔世轩的话，让陈少康沉默了会，才移开了视线：“你心中已经有了定论，那还问我做什么？”

“纵是如此，要是陛下身边，是有人如此劝说，那这人，也当是谄媚之辈。”乔世轩道，“这两者，本就不冲突。”

陈少康笑了笑：“乔世轩，你若问我，对陛下这件事怎么看，我只能说无可奉告。”

他遥遥望着远处，漫不经心地说下去。

“要是问那个人呢，我也只能说，他应当不是个坏人。”

更进一步说，陈少康觉得，他不会是那种会不顾前朝后宫的安危，劝说这等荒谬之举的人。

然他与这人，也不过见上两次，迄今再没有见面，陈少康也自然不能给自己的话打包票。

……某种程度上，陈少康更说不清楚，自己给岑文经说话，到底有几分是为了他，有几分……

是为了岑良。

陈少康现在手中还没有十足的证据，但是，他的确追查到了岑家曾经的记录。

岑玄因的妻子，的确姓柳，他们家，也的确是有一个叫岑良的孩子。

岑文经，岑良，柳氏……

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Chapter 93#

The Magnitude of Life and Death (III)#

Forty years ago, at the Cheng’en Gynecological Hospital.

The moment the woman’s belly was cut open on the operating table, black, living water gushed out, flooding the entire operating table.

The Taoist’s evil prescription had indeed brought her “children.”

Qin Wenrui’s sperm had gestated in her belly. They didn’t need to combine with an egg; they could “live” on their own.

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Chapter 93 - 1#

Chapter 93: 4 You Are The Snow On The Branch 15

The next day, Qin Qing waited for Jiang Feishi in the study.

Watching this man, upright as pine and bamboo and extraordinarily handsome, push open the door and walk in against the sunlight, he couldn’t help but swallow his saliva.

His small Adam’s apple rolled up and down, instantly captured by the observant Jiang Feishi.

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Chapter 93 - 2#

The woman in red grabbed Tao Ran’s arm, took her to the door, and pushed her hard.

Tao Ran staggered out and stood in a daze at the bottom of the steps.

“You count, if you can count one, I’ll kowtow to you right here at the door,” the woman in red laughed playfully.

Tao Ran thought and thought, but couldn’t count even one. Those people were all saved by the Marquis’s residence, what did it have to do with her?

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Chapter 94#

March 30, 2402 AD, Sunday.

Rose Square.

The square was very dilapidated, with large areas of ruins and broken walls shrouded in the shadow of the massive starship in the sky.

A year ago, after Fu Yucheng opened the “Tower of Light,” he went quite mad in this huge Rose Square due to a mental breakdown. Even now, the collapsed parts of the square had not been repaired, and Rong Qian’s broken white marble statue still stood silently in the center of the square.

Chapter 94

Chapter 94#

太医院已经逐渐熟悉俞静妙的存在。

这女人擅长蛊虫，与他们专精截然不同。然蛊虫与药草某种程度上又能互相辅佐，真真是奇妙。

有了她在，许多之前无法尝试，从来没有设想过的偏门法子居然也能一一派上用场，这如何不叫这群人兴奋？

不过宗元信和俞静妙还是三天一小吵，五天一大吵。

纵然是在今日这般重要的事情上，他俩临到出发前，还吵了一架。

两人真是从性格到脾气都不对胃口。

这一路上他们两人在前，几个太医并着药童在后，只能对视着苦笑，无奈摇头。

宗元信气恼地说道：“莫要仗着你擅长蛊虫，就尽可乱来。别忘了，那位可比你还要操控自如。”

“呵，宗大人，您应该担心的，不该是今日之事吗？”俞静妙淡淡说道，“要是不能成，咱俩都得陪葬。”

宗元信自信说：“这世上除我之外，就再没有人更有把握。”

俞静妙：“然动手的人，是那位小郎君。”

一想到这，宗元信不免郁郁。

这说难不难，说简单也不简单。毕竟这创口是要伤及内里，遇到那要命的都未必能活下来，更别说还有后续的引诱……

这两步结合，本该由宗元信出手更好。

但谁能与景元帝相抗？

一想到前些日子后宫之事，宗元信就不寒而栗。景元帝真是疯到肆无忌惮，才会有这样的做派。

他们能做的，不外乎听从命令。

“纵然再难，能做的业已做了，这结果如何，就交给老天爷罢。”

待到乾明宫，宗元信和俞静妙入内时，浑身都被搜查过，就连携带的药箱也被一一翻开过。现在的侍卫统领已经换了人，不再是之前的韦海东。

……瞧着，乾明宫的守备，比以往更森严了些。

景元帝赶在这事之前，废除宫妃，难道就不害怕，如果他在这件事上出了差错，那……

惊蛰又该如何？

有些时候，这疯子皇帝的想法，真是弄不明白。

宗元信想到这里时，已经被引着入内。

此刻，惊蛰还在作文章。

他今日的衣裳甚是素净利索，神情亦是平静，看到他们，还笑了笑。

“他在聚贤殿尚未回来，你们可得等一等。”

宫人送来茶水糕点，宗元信不客气地坐下，目光在殿内扫了一圈，到底是有些坐不住，又溜达到了惊蛰边上。

“臣给小郎君诊断一下？”

惊蛰没忍住笑了，停下毛笔，将手递了过去。

宗元信乐呵呵地扣住，片刻后颔首：“如今郎君的身体，已经全然大好，今后只要小心养着些，就不会再出现之前的情形。”

惊蛰随口道：“之前什么情形？”

宗元信：“□□……”

“等等，”惊蛰刚听到两个字，立刻打断宗元信的话，“无需再言。”

他几乎难以压下那种羞耻的感觉……

啊啊啊宗元信这也太过口无遮拦了！

宗元信捋着胡子，不以为然：“小郎君害臊什么，当初陛下可是一一问过，上心得很。”

“……他问过？”惊蛰一听这话，如遭雷劈，整个人晕乎乎的，“他问这个作什么？”

宗元信：“自然是关心郎君的身体。”

惊蛰：“你难道，之前所有的医案，都会说给他知？”

“那倒没有。”宗元信笑着说道，还没等惊蛰放松，又补上一句，“每每陛下都会派人来取，没必要臣去送。”

惊蛰呻吟了声，将脸埋在掌心里。

“他又不是医者，看那些有什么用？”

宗元信：“纵不是医者，也会想看看病情，知晓知晓情况，此乃人之常情。”

俞静妙听得眼角有点扭曲，这是哪种人之常情？

医案原本就是每个人较为隐秘的事情，景元帝这追根究底，每一处都要知道个分明的偏执，哪里算得上正常了？

惊蛰瞪了宗元信一眼，嘀咕着“这哪里正常”又慢慢坐了起来。

“你的胳膊，好了吗？”

宗元信比划了下：“动起来还是有点疼，不过没什么后遗症。”他根本没将这件事放在心上，甚至还给惊蛰讲起自己少年时在外面闯荡江湖的事。

话到后来，他还得罪了好几个帮派，被日夜追杀，最后还得是逃到了京城，才得了一线生机。

惊蛰：“那你为何被追杀？”

宗元信爽朗地笑起来。

“臣想知道，他们豢养的那头老海龟，是否真的有传闻中解百毒的功效，就半夜爬进去投毒。谁知道，那老海龟居然死了。”

惊蛰：“……”

一时间，竟不知道该吐槽哪一个？

恶人自有恶人磨，听起来都不是什么好东西。

就在等待的时候，惊蛰又勤勤恳恳做了半篇文章，就到赫连容来的时候，他险些没有发觉。还得是那股淡淡的兰香，这才引起惊蛰的注意。

惊蛰抬起头，看向边上的男人：“来了怎么不说一声？”

赫连容：“还差一句收尾。”

惊蛰下意识看向自己的文章：“嗯，的确是。”

“那就且先写完。”

景元帝在两日前，就称要离宫别居，除却紧要国事外，都只需将奏章送出。

今日处理完首尾，至少明面上，景元帝已然出宫去。浩浩荡荡的车驾，随行的兵马，几乎引来全城的瞩目。

谁都不会知道，本该在宫外的皇帝，此刻还在皇庭。

乾明宫内，已有一间屋舍专门改建，就是为了今日准备。

汤药，热水，针刀，小刀，纱布，金疮药……这些必备的物品，都已经在床边的架子摆放妥当。

只要惊蛰伸手，就能碰到。

空荡荡的屋舍内，就只余下惊蛰与赫连容两人。

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Chapter 94#

死生亦大矣（四）#

鬼母看到这一幕，脸色阴沉、眼神扭曲。

这不是她想看的结果——她想看的是这两人为了活命反目成仇互相残杀，而不是在她面前真的表演情深似海、至死不渝。

叶笙被宁微尘那句“为了你，我死几次都愿意”搞得愣了几秒，心底掠过一种非常怪异的情绪。

不过他是个很能控制自我的人，快速恢复面无表情，反握住宁微尘的手腕。

叶笙眼眸清凌凌，像一把薄薄的刀，剜了宁微尘一眼，冷声道：“你别给我捣乱。”

他们的姿势暧昧清晰，像是在依依相别。

宁微尘弯唇一笑：“哥哥，你演得这样敷衍。我都无法自欺欺人，你觉得鬼母会信吗。”

叶笙淡淡：“你真以为鬼母是崇尚爱情？她就是个疯子，想折磨人罢了。”

宁微尘叹息一声，眼神担忧：“可她如果真的对你不利怎么办。”

这就是叶笙一直喜欢独来独往的原因。他很难信任任何人，不光会潜意识猜忌和怀疑同伴；更讨厌这种废话一样的担忧。

难道留在这里鬼母就不会对他不利了吗？

从进入这栋广播大楼开始，要么他们死、要么鬼母死。

如果是面对其他人，叶笙一定冷漠厌烦地说一句“闭嘴”就走。

但是宁微尘真的是他的克星。叶笙深呼口气，主动靠近，在宁微尘耳边平静解释道：“还记得我们之前分析过的吗，第七版主，用故事创造故事。”他眼睫垂下，遮住琉璃瞳孔里的冷意，道：“不用担心，我不做完全没胜算的事。”

虽然胜算很低，但是命不就是跟老天赌出来的吗。

宁微尘深深地看他一眼，随后在幽蓝的灯光中，轻柔地露出一个笑来。

鬼母已经等的很不耐烦了。

她从位置上站起身来，淡金色长发和洁白衣裙都散发出淡淡的白光，重叠的脸阴恻恻看向叶笙，扭曲笑道：“为什么要换地方？让你的爱人亲眼看着你为他剥心不好吗？”

叶笙没有去看鬼母，而是看着宁微尘，半明半暗的光影，冷着一张脸说着深情的话：“因为他怕鬼，而且晕血。”

宁微尘看着他假的不行还要硬演，没忍住笑了一声。

鬼母听到宁微尘的笑声，顿时恶意涌现到脸上，她幸灾乐祸地沙哑说道：“你看，你的爱人看你愿意为他去死，好像一点都不难过呢。”

叶笙不以为意：“我都说了他对我只是逢场作戏，我心甘情愿为他去死，你可以闭嘴了吗。”

鬼母：“……”

鬼母的指甲差点把怀中紧抱的《夜航船》撕烂。

宁微尘索性也就真的成了他口中逢场作戏的人。手指轻佻暧昧地扶上叶笙的脸，眼眸盈满笑意，似深情似薄情，低声道：“真的心甘情愿啊？”

叶笙心里想着有完没完。利落地站起来，淡淡道：“嗯。”

宁微尘：“喜欢我到喜欢得连命都不要，这么乖，我是不是该给你一点奖励啊宝贝。”

叶笙：“？”他刚想用眼神质疑宁微尘发什么疯。

宁微尘突然上前一步，一手掐住叶笙的腰，一手扣住叶笙的脑袋，俯身吻了下来。跟当初在鬼屋轻飘飘偷袭一般落在脸颊上的吻不同，这一次宁微尘直接咬上了他的唇。像是惩罚一般，牙齿落下咬痕。随后，他又伸出舌尖、抚慰一般舔过那些不轻不重印记，居心叵测地在叶笙紧闭的唇缝间试探挑逗。

靠。

叶笙因为他的骤然靠近，下意识后退一步，腰抵在了墙上，退无可退。

他完全被宁微尘掌握在怀中。

叶笙：“……”

他讨厌别人入侵自己的领域，而宁微尘本质就是个侵略性极强的人，危险又肆无忌惮。

其实一般情况下，他应该把他推开。

但叶笙觉得自己这一刻，脑子也不太正常。

他心里不爽，想的居然是张开嘴，用牙齿咬住那根作乱的舌头。脑袋里这么想，身体也就这么做了。虽然唇齿张开后，他才察觉自己做了件多么蠢的事。

宁微尘察觉到他的允许，放在他腰间的手骤然用力，眼眸中汹涌晦暗的银紫色光闪过。原先调情玩弄般的吻，变得强势万分。他的舌伸入叶笙口中，攻城略地，扫过牙齿，勾住他的舌。扣住叶笙脑袋的手往上，手指温柔插入发丝间。

肌肤相亲，呼吸相错。叶笙的身体能清晰感知到宁微尘手的形状、温度。口中漫开一种莫名微冷的甘甜，仿佛有蛊惑性，让叶笙神智恍惚了片刻，连自己本来的目的都忘了。

不过他快速清醒过来，心里骂了句脏话，在他打算用牙齿咬下去前，宁微尘已经笑着起身离场了。

眼眸笑吟吟看着他，所有的欲念藏在虚虚实实的散漫后面。他饶有兴趣欣赏着叶笙泛着水光的唇。

还很贴心的伸出手，为他抹去。

宁微尘说：“宝贝，我可真高兴，你那么喜欢我呢。”

“就当这是一个送别之吻。”

叶笙：“……”

他这副散漫薄情的样子鬼母已经没时间去辨别真假了。

因为刚刚某一瞬间，她骤然感受到一种极其恐怖的气息，虽然那气息转瞬即逝，但鬼母浑身还是警惕起来。

她眼睛瞪大，神经质一般地左右四顾，试图找出让自己恐怖的源泉。她以为是故事大王亲临，可放眼整个世界，无论墙壁地面都只有自己的孩子。整栋广播大楼已经被她的孩子们渗透填满，什么都进不来。

鬼母心中的不安越来越重。

叶笙忍住现在打人的欲望，偏头望向鬼母：“走吧。去旁边的洗手间，我亲自取心给你。”

其实叶笙不说这话，她都不想呆在这间房子里了。

那股气息已经散去，她依旧战栗不安。

鬼母拿起手里的《夜航船》也不犹豫：“跟过来吧。”地上全是由鬼孩子组成的流动黑水。

它们爬上鬼母的身体，很快，鬼母消失在原地，一根发丝都不剩。

叶笙低头，往外走。

广播室的隔壁是个休息室，休息室居然还有一面全身镜，估计是主持人放在这里的。叶笙一进去就先打开了房间里面的灯，有了灯，视野变得明亮之后。

他看清了现在电台大楼外面的样子。

一片漆黑。密密麻麻的鬼孩子挡住了视线。

鬼孩子嘻嘻哈哈地爬到这个房间。它们按照顺序重新融合，又“生”出鬼母来。鬼母手里还拿着那一本《夜航船》。《夜航船》第一期，童画般天真浪漫的封面，却写满了各种沾染鲜血的故事。

叶笙在她来的时候，在照镜子。

他比鬼母还要高一点，青年身形挺拔，到了秋天已经换上了衬衫长袖。他头发也变长了，遮住了苍白的脖颈。经历那么多事，当初在列车镜子里初次见胎女时的震惊，如今已经变成了杏眼里一层薄薄的冰。

鬼母脱离那个房间稳定下情绪，脸色由僵硬变舒缓，回想着刚才的事，勾唇笑起来道：“来吧，我痴情的同类，让我看看你为爱跳动的心。”

她哪怕已经变成异端，依旧恋恋不忘自己身为“人”的身份，并且时刻将它挂到嘴边。

大概这就是“hera”吧，歌颂生命，歌颂人类，歌颂人类的爱和正义。

而自己做尽残忍血腥的恶事。

叶笙漫不经心说：“给我一把刀，不用你的孩子帮忙，我自己取心。”

鬼母：“这当然可以，我们人类一直很尊重他人意愿的。”

Chapter 94 - 1

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Chapter 94 - 1#

Chapter 94: 4 You Are The Snow On The Branch 16

At midnight, the Tai’an Marquis’s residence was surrounded by the Fourth Prince’s personal soldiers, blocking all exits.

Torches moved through the night, illuminating every corner. Soldiers holding spears and broadswords guarded every door, searching with vigilant eyes.

The entire Marquis’s residence was alarmed. Lanterns lit up one by one. Some people were exclaiming, some were asking, and others were trying to find a hidden path to sneak away.

Chapter 94 - 2

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:09:20 +0000

Chapter 94 - 2#

“You are right.”

He strode towards the guards waiting for him and said in a deep voice, “I also have to find a way to feed this poisonous snake to be even bigger, so that its sharp fangs can bite to death all incoming enemies. If you need anything in the future, you can write to me.”

Li Suye gradually walked away.

Jiang Feishi watched the figure merge into the darkness and smiled with interest.

Chapter 95

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 08:34:45 +0000

Chapter 95#

Fu Yucheng’s process of entering the Medusa flagship could be described as very smooth.

He flew the small aircraft, bypassed the high-temperature blue energy pillar, and arrived near the flagship.

In deep space, the flagship resembled a massive silver fallen leaf, quietly floating in the vast, deep blue universe.

Then, just as Yao Ning had said, he felt a strange attraction. That pull guided the small aircraft, slowly bringing it closer to the giant silver flagship and into an entrance on its side.

Chapter 95

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 11:52:40 +0000

Chapter 95#

Distant Star Reflection 03#

Yu Feichen was, of course, obedient.

He loosened his grip slightly. But he found that rather than letting Tan Per arch his neck pretending constraint, it was easier keeping him gripped like this.

To prevent sound from being recorded, Yu Feichen leaned close to Tan Per’s ear: “This time, do I need to help the rebels overthrow the church?”

Unlike the chaotic fragment dungeons, complete worlds operated with self-consistent rules and rigorous logic. Yu Feichen hadn’t forgotten the Door’s requirement: deconstruct fragment dungeons, occupy complete worlds. Once believers changed a world’s destiny through their own power, paradise could assume control.

Chapter 95

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Chapter 95#

Qu Wenxin hadn’t originally spared a look for any of the other cultivators; even Jiang Qing had been ignored. But at Pei Qian’s shout, she followed his gaze and looked over.

An Wuxue’s brow moved slightly; he was already prepared to strike.

But Qu Wenxin was momentarily stunned.

She looked at An Wuxue’s face, then at the Chun Hua sword in his hand, and back to his face once more.

Chapter 95

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 06:08:14 +0000

Chapter 95#

The Disabled Big Shot’s Stepson#

When the man spoke, the warm air followed the frequency of his vocal cords vibrating past Lin Xiaodong’s ear, bringing an itchy sensation from the heart.

乾明宫，除却宗元信在，只有宁宏儒与另一个大太监徐明清守着。

景元帝靠在床头，薄唇微白，似想说什么。

“血崩如柱的人没资格说话。”惊蛰干巴巴地说道，一门心思只盯着宗元信的动作，“我求你，还是安分点。”

惊蛰有时候真要被这个任意妄为的男人气死。分明才刚醒，就弄得伤口崩裂，那止不住的血急得惊蛰气血上涌，真恨不得将这人给咬死。

宗元信给景元帝包扎后，又诊了脉，沉吟着说道：“果然在取出蛊虫后，陛下的脉象与从前不同。”

惊蛰：“可能治好？”

宗元信：“没了蛊虫，余下的毒性并不难解。”

他抬着头，笑着对惊蛰说。

“郎君还请放心，臣保管陛下的身体会康复。”

惊蛰松了口气，一时间膝盖有点发软，缓了一会，才慢慢坐下来。

就算他在宁宏儒的面前很是淡定，可是赫连容一直不醒来，无疑是一种无声的压力。惊蛰这几天，几乎一直都守在边上。

他用手背盖着眼，过了会，听到细碎的脚步声，这才抬起头。却见宗元信等人都欠身退下，赫连容对上惊蛰的视线，朝着他摆了摆手。

惊蛰默然起身，走到床边坐下。

他一手按在赫连容的手腕上，低声警告：“你要是再乱来，我就把你敲晕。”

赫连容：“宗元信已是说过，往后无碍，莫要担心了。”他的声音听着淡淡，却无端让惊蛰生了火气。

“无碍？若是什么事都没有，那你为何昏迷这么久？”

“宗元信方才，不已经解释？”

蛊毒结合，蛊虫贸然离体，常年被影响的身体必须经过一段时间调节，若非有这长时间的昏睡，未必能有现在的好气色……呵，这般苍白无血的模样，竟也称得上好气色。

但赫连容的手指，到底是暖的。

不是那种异样滚烫的发热，就如常人一般。

常人。

这个词出现在他的身上，何其难得。

“你早就做好了准备，定也是知道，或许可能醒不过来？”惊蛰抬头看着赫连容，“对吗？”

“宗元信并不曾说过这个可能。”

“他不必用嘴说。”

君臣默契，可想而知。

赫连容沉默了会，从他的神情来看，很难分辨出，他究竟是在思忖，亦或是在犹豫，那冰凉的声音慢慢道来：“惊蛰，许多事情都必须付出代价，倘若取出蛊虫是件轻易的事，宗元信与俞静妙就不会折腾那么久。”

宗元信的确不曾提及过，但俞静妙曾有过揣测。

赫连容呢？

自他选择清毒开始，他就不会再选第二个可能。

“我要么活下来，要么死。”赫连容淡声说道，“没有第三种选择。”

惊蛰闭了闭眼。

蛊虫的寿数只有二十来裁，这蛊毒种在赫连容的体内，约莫也有二十年。如不取出来，赫连容迟早也会死。

惊蛰本该觉得庆幸，毕竟一切都朝着更好的方向发展。但只要一想到，赫连容原本可能会出事，甚至是在他的手上出事，惊蛰就难免有些压制不住自己的脾气。

“如果你真是死在我的手上，我大概会崩溃。”惊蛰轻声说道，“而你觉得，死在我的手上，也是个很好的选择？”

赫连容无言，不过这的确是他会做出来的事。

倘若真的会死，那死在惊蛰的手上，总好过死在别人的手上。

“如果你真的出事，那我会如何？”惊蛰道，“你是更想要我崩溃自杀呢？还是觉得，让其他人来杀了我……会是更好的办法？”

赫连容的神情透露出几分阴森，“没有其他人。”

看来，惊蛰会死在某个人手里这件事，并不能给赫连容那扭曲的独占欲带来满足。

“如果你死了，那死后的事情，你就无法控制。”惊蛰起身，按住赫连容的肩膀将他往下压倒，居高临下地凝视着他，“纵然你有千百种计划，可你谋算的人是我……赫连容，你觉得我是那种会任由摆布的人吗？”

惊蛰被怒火浸满的眼眸是如此明亮，如同燃烧的火焰在跃动，赫连容无比钟爱这双眼睛，尤其是如此鲜活之时。

“你不会。”那声音宛若蕴含着异样的热意，“你会，报复。”

是了，惊蛰要是知道来龙去脉，一定会报复。他从来都不会是那种，会认命被人操控的性格。

他会追随赫连容，也会报复赫连容。

一想到惊蛰有可能死于他人之手，男人就几乎无法压制住心里的狂暴恶意。纵容他再有无数的计划，然正如惊蛰所说，倘若他真的蓄意报复，又怎可能如愿？

……瞬息间，无数种计划坍塌，又被快速重建勾勒。

“你不能死于他人之手。”喃喃着，冰凉彻骨的声音，伴随着那只手扼住了惊蛰的喉咙，那力道不够大，却已足够捏住要害，“你必须……”

——死于我手。

那种偏执的暴戾，流露于表，却丝毫不能吓到惊蛰。

他反倒露出一丝轻松之色。

正是。

……我必须死于你手。

所以，你决不能在我之前死去。

…

一场异样的宁静降临了。

景元帝“不在”朝中，就算有要事，也只是及时送去奏章，暂时没有了朝会，就失去了朝臣群情激奋的场所。

而宫里头，知道景元帝还在乾明宫的人，唯独乾明宫人。在后宫已无人时，这些殿前行走的宫人嘴巴更是严密。

现如今的日子，已经比从前好过许多。

自打惊蛰出现后，景元帝的脾气好了许多，那种暴起杀人的事少了，仿佛这条命都安全了起来。只要伺候好了惊蛰，就能让自己多活命的机会，没见小厨房那个明雨，就是这么被庇护下来的吗？

整日没事和郎君混在一起，时常面见景元帝，竟到现在都平平安安，还能平步青云，这种美事，谁不了乐见呢？

这一来二去，他们就动了心思。

在这之前也不是没有人想过奉承惊蛰，只不过能够出现在他身边的人，都是经过千挑细选，寻常人都不能往他跟前凑。

而现在经历过种种事变，惊蛰在乾明宫出入自由，身边跟着的人也比之前还要多了些，这也让寻常的宫人能够见到他。

一旦接触的机会多了，这奉承也随之而来。

要是在从前，惊蛰还甚少在意此事。

不过许是他们近来做得有些过火，就算惊蛰想要忽视，也难以说服自己。

“徐明清，你说他们这般，到底是为了什么？”

这日，惊蛰原是在做文章，只是写着写着，这奉茶送糕的次数未免太多，就算他再是心无旁骛，还是觉得有些打扰。

Chapter 95

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:01:21 +0000

Chapter 95#

#

Chapter 95 - 1

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:09:20 +0000

Chapter 95 - 1#

Chapter 95: 5 Love Triangle 1

Three years later, Qin Qing, holding 996, walked in the Imperial Garden. A young eunuch with a white face and red lips led the way, constantly asking the Little Marquis to watch his step, his attitude visibly attentive.

“It’s different now that Li Suye is the Emperor; even you are qualified to enter the palace,” 996 sighed.

“And entering the palace with a fat cat,” Qin Qing added silently.

Chapter 95 - 2

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:09:20 +0000

Chapter 95 - 2#

“Li Suye gave you a gift; it’s with me.” Jiang Feishi hesitated for a whole day, but finally said it.

“What gift?”

The two came to the storage room at the bottom of the ship and opened a sealed box. Inside the box was a huge block of ice, and a touch of green could be faintly seen hidden inside the ice.

After chiseling open the hollow ice block, Qin Qing saw a green pine tree planted in a pot, with many snow-white snowflakes covering the pine branches.

Chapter 96

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 13:52:30 +0000

Chapter 96#

Distant Star Reflection 04#

The secretary led the way. Both he and the driver were familiar with the Isabella’s internal structure. According to the secretary, this was one of three transition-capable fortress ships the empire owned. He frequently took it back to the Landon star system to handle family affairs.

“But you very much dislike transition ships. This is your first time aboard the beautiful Isabella.”

Yu Feichen: “Do you know you’re talking nonsense?”

Chapter 96

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 08:34:45 +0000

Chapter 96#

Fu Yucheng said hoarsely, “Admiral Mo, do you remember now?”

The Commander stood frozen, not saying a word. Those inorganic, pitch-black eyes actually revealed a look of dazed confusion.

“When you gaze into the abyss, the abyss also gazes into you. He who fights dragons must take care that he himself does not become a dragon.” Fu Yucheng forced down a surge of blood in his throat and whispered, “Perhaps Du Yueheng gave you that book by chance; or perhaps he truly understood you. After you fell out with Rong Qian, he worried you would do something foolish, so he gave you that copy of Beyond Good and Evil… Unfortunately, things still moved toward the worst possible outcome.”

Chapter 96

Lin Fengzhi’s heart pounded violently. After a while, his fingertips trembled as he opened the photo album, then tapped on the hidden unlocked folder. Inside was only one photo—

Chapter 96

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:44:59 +0000

Chapter 96#

What Nerve#

[Song-dog — pan the camera back a bit, the good-looking guy who just waved at us is coming over.]

[I’m certain that’s a man with very long legs — I saw them in the frame just now.]

The comment section was on fire. Song Xu felt as though he had stepped into an ice storm.

The person Chao Musheng had just pushed back into the car was Xu Chenzhu?

Chapter 96

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:41:35 +0000

Chapter 96#

京城，月明楼。

乔世轩正在三楼吃茶，隐约能听到咿咿呀呀的戏曲声，别有一番滋味，不过这手里的茶，吃起来还是不如范阳楼舒坦。

今日乔世轩不是自己一个人来的，是陪着几个朋友过来散心。他坐在窗边吃茶的时候，隔壁就有人坐着哭，差点没把他的袖子哭湿透。

乔世轩：“不就是姑娘家看不上你，这多稀罕的事，又不是第一回。”

坐在对面的陈少康头疼了，果不其然，那在哭的少年郎一听这话，哭得更叫一个撕心裂肺。

陈少康没忍住白了眼乔世轩，头疼地安慰了几句，好不容易把人哄去边上听曲，这才压着声音说道：“你明知道程明这人性子软，说这话作甚？”

乔世轩：“他每每这般，每每被骗，还是早些认清楚的好。”

程明耳根软，心性好，不知倒了什么霉，总是遇上烂桃花，每一个都是认真，可每一个都会被抛弃，迄今为止就没遇到个好的。

虽说男女大防不甚严重，只要有心，也不至于盲婚哑嫁，但如程明这样的，却也少有。

不过这人虽是这般，人缘却是不错，今日就有四五个朋友出来陪他散心。陈少康都没想到会在这里遇到乔世轩。

“方才进来的时候，我看到了牟桂明。”乔世轩淡淡说道。

陈少康：“他近来可是安分许多，很少露面。”

乔世轩若有所思，听得陈少康问他。

“你对他很是在意？”

乔世轩：“只是有些好奇他的身后，到底有什么来头？”

陈少康眉梢微动，原是要说话，却是猛地僵住，盯着窗外不放。

乔世轩跟着往外看，只是看到几个走动的客人。

“陈少康，你……”他的话还没说完，就看到陈少康霍然起身，“喂，你要去哪？”

却见陈少康脚步匆匆，径直就朝着门口跑去，根本顾不上回答乔世轩的话。程明问他，他也来不及解释。

陈少康脚步飞快，就生怕自己没赶上。

楼下刚出去的那行人，可有岑文经的身影！

…

“石黎，我一直很好奇一件事。”

惊蛰今日被徐明清打扮得漂漂亮亮送出来，在外人看来，好一个俊秀好看的小郎君，就算是过路人，迎面撞见时，都会忍不住多看上两眼。

他一边倒着走，一边与身旁的侍从说话，脸上带着几分狡黠的笑意。

“你整日跟在我的身旁，难道不觉得厌烦？”

石黎沉默了会：“影子在阳光下行走，就再回不去。”

惊蛰：“你的意思是，你不能再做回……了？”出门在外，他说话较为谨慎。

石黎：“露了脸的，都不能。”

惊蛰：“……这是好事，还是坏事？”他突然想起来，第一次和石黎见面的时候，他身边还有一个人，那位难道也是暗卫？

石黎：“能够见光，自然是好事。”

惊蛰微顿，这倒是他疏忽的地方。

“那甲三……”

“这是他的职责。”石黎摇头说道，“那位需要有人跟着您，明里暗里都是。就算不是甲三，也还会有其他人。”

他垂下头，平静地跟在惊蛰的身后。

“他们能跟着您，是好事。”

再没有比这更合适安全的了。

惊蛰不知道暗卫平日要做什么，不过行踪隐秘，不能泄露，想必要做的也是极其危险的事情。

思及此处，惊蛰还是住口。

他能感觉到石黎说的是实话，也没有任何愤懑。

只不过，“们”？

原来真的不止一个吗？私下里头还有其他人？

“岑大哥，岑大哥……”

那呼唤的声音从身后来，带着几分急促遥远。

那是陈少康的声音。

惊蛰惊讶停住脚步，今日陈少康也在月明楼？怎么感觉他最近每次出宫来都能够与他撞上，这是巧合吗？

惊蛰这次出宫，就是奔着牟桂明来的。

他在月明楼蹲了一刻钟，到底是看到这人的模样。长得唇红齿白，是个姿容秀美的年轻郎君，那张漂亮的脸皮本该是惊蛰所喜，可不过是初见，就叫他有些不太喜欢。

惊蛰与人来往，多凭初印象。

能这般叫他不喜的，当真少有，更别说他长着一张漂亮脸蛋。惊蛰心中只觉纳闷，不过还是请石黎查一查他的情况。

石黎问都没问，就应下来。

他自从跟在惊蛰身旁，对外物少有反应，一直都是这样的神情。

却在听到陈少康的呼唤后，一把扶住惊蛰的胳膊，以轻柔的力道将其送上马车。

而后，石黎的动作灵敏如豹，跟着一起跳了上来，跪坐在门边。

马车已然动了起来，将陈少康的声音抛之脑后。

“郎君，此前您让卑职去查陈少康，此人频频追查岑家过往之事，动机不明，在还未查清他的目的前，还望郎君莫要与他多加接触。”

石黎这个木头难得说出这么长串的话，让惊蛰不由得摸了摸下巴，饶有趣味地说道：“他在查岑家的事？”

这让他想起百丈楼时，陈少康若有若无的试探，他知道岑家的过去？但这些都不是隐秘，随着黄家倒台都摆在了明面上。

那他查是为了试探什么？陈少康曾经问过，关于他家人的情况，难道陈少康认识他的家人？但以他的岁数，比惊蛰还小，怎可能会认识？

……陈少康那日是怎么说来着，要是他的家人还活着……

惊蛰倚在车厢内，望着车窗外滚动的景色，忽而说道：“石黎，若是无意跌落康北河，能活下来的可能，有几成？”

石黎低头，声音平静：“不足一成。”

京城有河，名康北。

康北河不算湍急，却有诸多暗流，一旦跌落，极其容易顺着暗流被冲到川江去，那是真的活不见人，死不见尸。

惊蛰叹息了声，托腮看着窗外。

他记挂着赫连容的身体，在宫外没有多留，从月明楼离开后，径直回了皇宫。

赫连容的身体一日比一日见好，腰腹的伤口开始愈合后，就连睡觉老大难的问题也有了改进。昨夜将人惊醒后，惊蛰倏地发觉，赫连容就连半夜被吵醒后会痛苦难忍的毛病也几乎都没了。

这接连来的好消息叫惊蛰近来心情愉悦，赫连容与他的矛盾，也在缓缓磨合，一切似乎都在变得更好。

马车一路到乾明宫外才停下，惊蛰自己跳下来，活动了下筋骨。

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Chapter 96#

Chapter 96: 5 Triangle Relationship 2

Qin Qing clutched his faintly aching heart.

His face was very pale, but his expression was extremely calm, presenting a state of division. Not a psychological division, but a division in time between his past self and his present self.

He began to recall how he had gotten along with Duan Bai, then closed his eyes and let out a sneer.

“From a secret crush at ten to twenty-five, I never actually walked into his heart.” Qin Qing shook his head. “Such a stupid person couldn’t possibly be me.”

Chapter 96

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Chapter 96#

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Chapter 97

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Chapter 97#

Distant Star Reflection 05#

Unlike Anphiel, whom he could lift casually, Tan Per was already an adult with slender build. Fortunately, though Losh Landon’s mind was hopelessly broken, his body was in peak alpha condition, and combined with Yu Feichen’s inherent physical enhancement, carrying him was effortless.

Reaching the cockpit by navigating the chaotic corridors, though the starship teetered precariously, it hadn’t completely lost control. Yet Father Hope and subordinates had hands off the operations panel, their bodies trembling like autumn leaves in wind, as if descended into hell itself.

Chapter 97

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 08:34:45 +0000

Chapter 97#

Side Story

The weather in the Twilight Belt was exceptionally clear this day.

The high, distant, azure sky was as clean as if it had been washed, and even the giant, eternally burning sunset at the horizon appeared gentle against the backdrop of a large expanse of crimson evening clouds.

Life in the Twilight Belt now was vastly different from before.

Three years ago, the Dyson Cloud re-established a coalition government, which replaced the position of the Central Empire’s White Rose Palace.

Chapter 97

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Chapter 97#

The moment the lightning fell, the barrier formed by the North Abyss Sword was suddenly complete.

The giant sword met the bolt, and the First City shook as if the earth were swaying and the mountains were moving!

Cracks like spiderwebs appeared on the barrier.

But it did not shatter.

The first bolt of lightning had been successfully intercepted!!!

The North Abyss Sword, linked with the forty-eight surrounding sword shadows, mobilized the full power of all the sword arrays across North Abyss.

Chapter 97

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 06:08:14 +0000

Chapter 97#

The Disabled Big Shot’s Stepson#

To be honest, the moment Dr. Lin hugged him, Lin Xiaodong was completely bewildered.

In fact, because the man was so excited, he felt his feet leave the ground. Only then did he come back to his senses and asked, between laughter and tears, “Dr. Lin, what’s wrong? Are you getting married?”

Looking at Dr. Lin’s frantic appearance, he didn’t seem like someone about to start a family.

Chapter 97

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Chapter 97#

Lin Fengzhi’s pupils instantly shattered.

He couldn’t believe these words came from Lu Lin’s mouth.

The aloof, noble Lu Lin… actually said such words, humble as dust.

Impossible!

Lin Fengzhi didn’t believe it. He deceived himself and went to take out his phone. In his flurry, the phone fell from his palm. He nervously squatted down to pick it up, tears streaming down his face, falling to the ground one after another, “Don’t you believe me? I didn’t lie to you, I have a video, Yan Heqing went to…”

Chapter 97

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:44:59 +0000

Chapter 97#

Backstabbed#

Chao Musheng stared at the ridiculous headline for two or three seconds, then followed his curiosity and clicked in.

He was also rather curious: when had Xu Chenzhu started a new romance? How had he not known?

The article opened to an extremely blurry screenshot — a person bent sideways pushing someone into a car, the person in the car showing only a leg, the person pushing them showing only half a face.

Chapter 97

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Chapter 97#

惊蛰思考了一会，又思考了一会，他将赫连容捂着自己耳朵的手扯下来，探出头去看。

“这些人是，先帝的暗卫？”惊蛰想起他身后的石黎，“暗卫到底是什么由来？”

赫连容：“挑选五到七岁的孤儿自小培养，只会忠于一个人。如果死前没有转移，就会继续忠于原主。”

惊蛰抬头，这意思是，要是暗卫的主人死掉前，没有将他转手给下一个主人，那这暗卫就会一直忠诚于死去的人，为他的遗愿行事？

“这太刻薄了些。”惊蛰吃惊，“他们是人，又不是……”

物件。

这听起来比物件还不如。

赫连容平静地说道：“他们培育出来，就不是为了当人看。”

“那里头，不都是暗卫，吧？”惊蛰听着那些惨叫，露出痛苦的表情，这声音可真是刺耳，“依你这么说，不会这么，求饶？”

“有的不是。”赫连容颔首，“你要看？”

惊蛰面色变了又变，犹豫了下，还是摇头：“我先回去。”

他一双眼睛扫过赫连容的腰腹，微眯着眼。

“晚些时候，我们再来计较你身上这伤口。”

人还没好全，就敢下床。

回到寝宫，惊蛰总觉得鼻端还有血气，他拨弄着刚翻出来的安神香，吸了口气，那冷冽的香味，驱散了方才厌恶的气息。

“石黎，你们暗卫，真如陛下所言？”

“是。”

“那转手……”

“如陛下将卑职给了您。”

惊蛰头疼地揉着额角，叹气着说道：“什么给不给的，听着真闹挺，你们是人，又不是……”

石黎：“郎君何必介怀？如书童，如仆从，如徐明清，我们正是这样的存在，是伺候，保护您的防线。”

这在他看来并无差别。

惊蛰托腮，拽着腰间的荷包出神了会，罢了，往后待石黎他们更好些就是，既然石黎觉得，待在他身旁会更好，那好歹还是有这么一点好处。

这么想，惊蛰总算不再想起刚才殿前的事情。

……景元帝的嗜杀，可见一斑。

如果他愿意，他能去任何一处，为何偏偏总是爱将乾明宫弄得血腥可怕。

惊蛰叹气，文章写了一半，赫连容终于回来。

惊蛰在他身上没闻到血气，反倒是闻到了淡淡潮湿的水汽。

“你去，沐浴过了？”惊蛰蹙眉。

赫连容冷淡颔首，朝着他走来。惊蛰的动作更快，他轻巧地站起来，快步走到男人跟前，瞪了他一眼就拽开衣物，确保腰腹上的纱布没有沾湿后，这才没好气地说道：

“明知道自己的伤口还没长好，做什么去沐浴？”

“洗掉一些味道。”赫连容声音冷冷淡淡，“你不是不喜欢？”

惊蛰吸了口气：“也不能与你的身体相比。”

他推着赫连容坐下，捉着他有些潮湿的发尾，取了巾子擦拭。

“所以，为什么在乾明宫弄得这么血腥，那些人，又做出了什么？”

这话刚问出口，惊蛰自己就有些恍惚，曾几何时，他在赫连容的身旁，连存在都感觉有些窒息，可不知不觉间，他问起这些隐秘事，竟是如此淡定自在，就好像本该如此。

惊蛰擦拭的动作慢下来，看着自己的手指，这种不知不觉的变化，也说不清楚到底是……

“先帝死得很突然，在他死后，我接手了他一部分力量，不过暗卫的机制就是如此，先主死前若不转手，暗卫会继续按照他之前的命令行事。”赫连容淡淡说道，“我虽杀了一部分暗卫，但不是所有暗卫的行踪都被掌握。”

惊蛰明白，就算现在的赫连容再如何厉害，当初刚登基时，肯定力有不逮。暗卫又擅长隐蔽，当时没能抓住所有人，后续想要将他们一网打尽，就不是那么容易的事。

先帝的暗卫，有部分奉命令监视北房，多少是为了先帝的心结。另外一部分潜在暗处，赫连容揣测，他们是为了先帝报仇？

“报仇？”惊蛰惊讶挑眉，“暗卫，为先帝？”

这听起来有点荒谬。

如果将一个人当做器件使唤，那要如何让他们拥有这样忠心耿耿的追随？

赫连容不用看惊蛰的神情，就知道他猜错了。

“不是江湖人里，侠刚义胆，快意恩仇的那等，”赫连容冷漠地摇头，“是先帝那时，或许有所觉察，生怕自己惨遭不测，提前下的命令。”

惊蛰干巴巴地说道：“好吧，若是这样，所以太后才会知道她本不该知道的事情。”

譬如，慈圣太后真正的死因。

如果不是这些属于先帝的暗卫泄密，那太后终其一生怕是都会以为，慈圣太后是死于自己之手。

这本该是只有先帝和赫连容两人才知道的隐秘，除了跟随在先帝身旁的暗卫外，根本不可能有人知道。

赫连容颔首：“太后的确为此，才知道来龙去脉。”

惊蛰擦干赫连容的头发，随手将巾子放在椅背上，突然笑了起来。

这笑声有些出奇，赫连容转而看他。

惊蛰笑着说道：“我怎么觉得，就算这些暗卫真是为了先帝的命令行事，也的确为了打击你，才将这个最大的秘密交托给了太后，但是……他们是不是有点不太聪明？”

赫连容挑眉，示意惊蛰说下去。

“我不知道先帝是个怎样的人，不过他连北房都派了无忧去，就是为了掩饰秘密，将刺探北房的人也清除掉……那意味着，先帝其实也并不希望这个秘密暴露出来。”

惊蛰说到这里时，语气已然冷下来。

每当想起先帝到底做过什么，惊蛰难免升起怒气。

“就算他逼着你杀了慈圣太后，但你不过是个孩童，”惊蛰一边说，一边摸上赫连容的脸庞，“毒杀这事，若是真的暴露出去，先帝也逃不开干系。”

纵然有千百种办法能够逃脱，可只要一点猜测之火点燃，便会揣测不断，玷污声名。

先帝别的不说，却是个好名的。

这样的事，他肯定无法忍受。

这些暗卫与太后联手，将能沉重打击赫连容的秘密交托出去，却没想过这未必是先帝期望的。

一旦揭露，先帝必也会声名扫地。

赫连容没有说话，不过侧过头去亲了亲惊蛰的手背，眼底流露出来的笑意，似乎印证着惊蛰的话。

男人近来笑的次数，越发多了。

惊蛰无意识地想。

赫连容原本长得就极好，这眉眼，鼻梁，嘴唇……一边想，惊蛰的手指就抚摸到哪处，根本毫无瑕疵，怎么就这么好看呢？

他摸了好一会，才想起他们之前在谈的话题，咳嗽了声，将话转回去，“所以……刚才你问出什么来了？”

Chapter 97

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Chapter 97#

Chapter 97: 5 Triangle Relationship 3

Seeing Duan Bai take off his leather jacket and put it on Qin Qing, then hold Qin Qing’s hand and walk out around the dance floor, 996 hurriedly jumped off the sofa and chased after them.

Zhang Ming was stunned for a moment, and also chased after them, but was entangled by a few drunk people, delaying a little time. When he ran to the corridor outside, the two were already gone.

Chapter 97

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Chapter 97#

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Chapter 98

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Chapter 98#

Distant Star Reflection 06#

Tan Per responded to Yu Feichen by pulling the nearby blanket over his face.

The Disabled Big Shot’s Stepson#

When Ye Shiyuan stepped into the castle again, he clearly felt that the atmosphere was different from before.

In previous years, the castle had always been empty and cold, lacking any human touch. The people working and living there were all serious-faced and in a hurry, not daring to stay in front of Lin Pei for a moment longer.

But now…

“A real lucky star, indeed.” He shook his head with a smile and climbed up to the second floor. Seeing the master bedroom door ajar, he didn’t think much of it and pushed the door straight in.

Chapter 98

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 06:00:05 +0000

Chapter 98#

On the way, Yan Heqing called Lu Lin, “I’ll be back a bit late today.”

“I have some matters to deal with too.” Lu Lin chuckled, “Maybe even later than you.”

It was normal for Lu Lin to work overtime. Yan Heqing didn’t think much of it. After parking the car at the hospital, he took the elevator upstairs.

Arriving at ward 1503, the door was ajar, and Gu Xingye’s voice came from inside.

Chapter 98

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:44:59 +0000

Chapter 98#

Preparation#

The atmosphere curdled into awkward silence. Only the AI voiceover playing in the stairwell carried on, cheerful and oblivious.

“Mr. Xu — some of our cleaning staff are local residents from low-income households, with limited formal education. They’re hardworking and quick with their hands. It’s after noon — their rest period.” The general manager steeled himself and offered an explanation on behalf of the cleaner watching videos in the corridor. “I apologize. This is a failure of my management.”

Chapter 98

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:41:35 +0000

Chapter 98#

直到入夜，殿内才叫了水。

宁宏儒这机灵的早早就准备好了朝暮池，那池子热气蒸腾，熏得有些晕晕然。

惊蛰是真的很想晕过去。

惊蛰有气无力地趴在赫连容的肩膀上，脑子一片空白，那种酸软胀痛还让他的神经一阵一阵扯得难受。

他动也动不了，男人抱着他进了池子里。

那热乎乎的水流泡得，他酸痛的四肢也好像舒坦了些。

惊蛰喘了口气，终于稍微活过来了一点。

他挣扎着要说什么，但是嘴巴张了张，却没有声音。

抱着他的大手慢慢滑下来，还没按住腰，惊蛰就下意识一颤，眼泪就掉了下来。

他想说话，可是声音已经沙哑，什么都说不出来。只能是手指用力，抓破了赫连容的肩头。

那肩膀上，已经不止一道抓痕，那些都是在无力控制的情况下，无意识抓破的伤口。

赫连容的后背，胳膊，以及肩膀，几乎到处都是。

男人的皮肤很白，所以这些伤痕，就显得非常刺眼。就好像有人将他折磨一番。只是端看他那模样，又有谁真的能折腾得了他。

赫连容：“得弄出来。”

他声音冷，说话简单，动作也干脆。

这猛地一下疼得惊蛰一哆嗦，虚软无力地趴在赫连容的肩膀上。

“……”

痛。

他发不出太多的声音，就只剩下暗哑的气声。

他感觉自己死去又活来，累得眼皮子都要耷拉下来，奈何赫连容根本没打算让他睡，这朝暮池一通弄，愣是让惊蛰扑腾着说出话来：“你到底，我好累……”他真的好想一睡了之了。

那声音挤出来，他自己都吓了一跳。

很轻，在颤抖。

赫连容：“不是说了，在清理。”

那冷清的声音，要不是惊蛰自己感觉到那些手指……他都险些要以为是自己的错。

那手指，分明不止是……它在作怪。

惊蛰很想躲，可还能怎么躲？

这朝暮池很大，要是站起来，这水其实也只是及腰，奈何惊蛰手脚发软，要是真的自己爬起来，没两下就沉底去，连站起来的力气都没有。

他就只能挨着。

惊蛰有气无力地趴在赫连容的肩膀上，啪嗒啪嗒，啪嗒啪嗒……

在不住往下滴落的，也不知道到底是热水，还是他的泪。

他已经不将眼泪当做羞耻，如果哭泣求饶能够阻止赫连容，惊蛰都想跪下来求他。

惊蛰从来都没想过，这会是这么要命的事。可能想过，可是赫连容日复一日的克制，让惊蛰失去戒备心。

他所有的准备，根本不足十分之一，在一开始的时候就被击垮粉碎。

他学会了哭，用哭可以挽救一些，但哭泣与眼泪，刺激到一定程度时，反倒会招惹更多的残暴可怕的欲望。

惊蛰半熟半醒了很久，才被赫连容洗干净抱出朝暮池，虽然只是沐浴，但他感觉自己里里外外好像又被拆开一遍。

他被抱到边上的玉石坐下，惊蛰也不知道这到底是什么材质，不过摸起来很是光滑温暖，趴在上面，他险些睡着。

隐约间，他感觉到有人在给自己擦头发。

巾子先是缓缓捂住他的头发，然后顺着发尾先擦拭几遍，将那不住滴落的水珠都吸干之后，再顺着往上，贴着头皮一点一点擦。

比起擦拭，更像是在按摩。

那动作足够熟练，像是已经做过许多次，慢慢的，弄得他几乎要睡着，不过半梦半醒间，他隐约记得自己好像忘记了什么，挣扎着伸手，终于勾住了赫连容的袖口。

他的手指没力气，不过挣扎几下，男人还是能感觉到惊蛰那细微的动作。

赫连容停下动作，靠近些。

就看到趴在玉石上的人动了动，虚弱无力地骂了一句：“……混账。”

然后头一歪，惊蛰终于昏睡过去。

赫连容眼神一动，扫过惊蛰的身体，几乎像是被搓红了一遍，再找不到完整的地方。

于惊蛰来说，这的确是场漫长的折磨。

…

他好不容易睡着，却又做了梦。

他梦到了雨。

那雨声甚是奇特，不是瓢泼，也并非雾蒙蒙，只是淅淅沥沥，断断续续，间或滴落几许。

自高处，黏糊糊滴落下来。

好似拉着丝。

粘稠的雨滴不断，接连而来，又好似有潮声轰隆，怪异地拍打在石岸上，一声接着一声，急得叫人惊颤。

极其偶尔，雨声骤响。

泼洒下许多，连地面都湿透，遍地都是潮色。

那潮声的拍打，也猛跟着停下。

只不过片刻，又再度响起，伴随着怪异的水声。

雨水……一滴接着一滴……一滴又接着一滴……像是止不住，也无法拦住……越发明显，也越发清晰。

连绵不断的雨，就像是不停歇的潮涌，仿佛能将人的口鼻都淹没，直到最后力竭，再没有半点挣扎的余地。

惊蛰莫名听了一夜的雨。

结果，醒来也是真的下了雨，那瓢泼的雨声，惊得他茫然，恍惚以为还在梦里，差点醒不过来。

怔愣躺了许久，惊蛰瘫软着不动，整个人的魂魄都不知道被什么勾走，浑噩得很，直到一声接着一声脚步轻响，他才略动了动。

只一动，整个人都像是要死去。

惊蛰呜咽一声，差点哭出来。四肢的酸痛僵硬，仿佛把他都封印在榻上，根本动弹不得。

“我……”

惊蛰张开嘴，试图说话，却飘出来一个虚软无力的音节。

他立刻住口。

就算昨天他们真的那样这样，这样那样，清醒时候的惊蛰，是绝对没有那样的心力去承受的。再一听自己的声音，赫然还带着昨日的痕迹，惊蛰如何不感到羞赧？

许是压抑太久，真能将人压抑成个变态？可这两年多来，惊蛰不也清心寡欲，直到近来到了乾明宫，这才……他怎么就没憋得这么……难道是赫连容这治病后的禁欲，将人折腾出毛病来了？

Chapter 98

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:09:20 +0000

Chapter 98#

Chapter 98: 5 Triangle Relationship 4

The designated driver drove the off-road vehicle and dropped Qin Qing off at the entrance of his apartment.

“You guys take the car, return it whenever.” Qin Qing waved with a smile, holding the soundly sleeping fat cat: “Goodbye. Sorry for disturbing you tonight. Without me as a third wheel, you guys can go on a date. Zhang Ming, I added you on WeChat, remember to accept it later. Ah, right—”

Chapter 98

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:01:21 +0000

Chapter 98#

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Chapter 99

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 13:52:30 +0000

Chapter 99#

Distant Star Reflection 07#

It was Lin Fengxian’s first time encountering this disease. Unsure if Yan Heqing knew about it, he still explained simply, “Fortunately, it was discovered early. Now the doctor suggests corneal cross-linking and wearing RGP to control the growth. If these two don’t work…”

Chapter 99

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:44:59 +0000

Chapter 99#

No Sense of Occasion#

“Mr. Chao?” The assistant saw him moving toward the back rows without explanation and followed.

She watched him reach the second row and bend to retrieve something from the floor, and immediately said: “Mr. Chao — the floor is dirty. Let me get that.”

“It’s fine — your dress isn’t convenient for bending down.” He stopped her and reached under the seat himself.

“What is it?” As a member of the organizing team, the assistant felt an instinctive unease — her first thought was an extreme fan planting a hidden camera.

Chapter 99

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:41:35 +0000

Chapter 99#

阳光散落下来，整个庭院都弥漫着淡淡的花香，有清脆的啪嗒声绕着前院后院乱跑，间或还有一两声低低的犬吠。惊蛰躺在一把躺椅上，闭着眼睛在晒太阳。

胳膊垂下来，有毛绒绒的触感蹭过来，像是一个讨好的挨挨蹭蹭，然后是湿哒哒的舌头。

惊蛰眼都不睁，顺手揉了把小狗脑袋。

“汪呜，汪呜——”

小白狗高兴了，蹲在惊蛰手边不住蹭。

惊蛰其实没养过它，也没给它起名字。离开容府前，他只说了，如果这狗还继续留在容府，就给它吃食和住处，若走，也不必拦着。

这次出宫，这小狗竟还记得他。

而且不知道为什么就府上这么多人，这只小狗唯独最爱缠着他。

明明给它喂水喂吃的，都是于管事。

于管事倒是有自己的见解，说狗这种生物，最是聪明，知道谁才是当初真正救了自己的人。所以这小狗，是在惦记着自己的救命恩人呢。

惊蛰那天，刚进容府，它就一个恶犬飞扑，差点没把惊蛰撞趴下。

要是别的时候，惊蛰下盘还算稳，不至于出这样的糗。偏生这一次，惊蛰的身体看着不怎么好，走起路来也是慢吞吞，还真差点翻倒。

亏得石黎紧跟其后，两步上前扶住了惊蛰的后背，这才免去这倒霉事。

“郎君，这狗……”

石黎的声音听起来有点冷，小白狗似乎知道自己闯祸了，正夹着尾巴偷偷看他。

惊蛰站稳，缓了会，慢慢蹲下来揉着它的后背，“没事，它不是有意的。”小白狗得了惊蛰的抚摸，当即高兴起来，绕着他跑了好几圈，非常兴奋的样子。

惊蛰这一回出宫，除他之外，还有石黎与明雨。

明雨属于意外。不然他职责属于乾明宫小厨房，本不该这样肆意出宫。

——惊蛰和赫连容吵了一架。

说严重，也不严重，不过是关于床上那三瓜两枣的事，说不严重，对惊蛰来说已是严重至极。

他真的受不住赫连容的索求无度。

这人对敦伦之事的偏爱，已经到了一种惊蛰觉得自己会被做死的地步。在无需克制后，他的花样百出，将惊蛰屡屡逼到崩溃的地步，每次在床事上不哭到眼肿不算完。

惊蛰当真觉得自己的命要没了。

这人的喜好过于变态，不过第二次，就已经让惊蛰崩溃得大哭。但那个残忍的男人，却觉得这样的惊蛰异常好看，喜欢得很。

他会一边亲吻着惊蛰的泪痕，一边哑声说道：“再哭多些。”

听听，这是人能说出来的话吗？

惊蛰挨了几次，还是决定跑路。他再待在乾明宫，这命都得搭上。

得亏赫连容没丧心病狂到一直压着他，将他关在乾明宫，在某一日——也就是三天前，他刚恢复了些，就趁着赫连容去早朝的时候跑了。

明雨刚好那个时候来找他，撞见了惊蛰出逃之行，一想到要是把人打发回去，说不定赫连容那小肚鸡肠又要迁怒，他索性把明雨一起拐跑了。

明雨听得前因后果，直道吾命休矣。

“你还不如别拉我出来。”明雨得知惊蛰的想法，当即就无语凝噎，“你把我带跑了，却没带上陛下，他知道岂非更不高兴？”

惊蛰：“……”

明雨一看惊蛰这傻样，就一拍膝盖，只觉得自己倒霉透顶，这辈子怎么认识惊蛰这么个蠢的朋友。

惊蛰和明雨混战一团，算上小白狗，腰酸背痛的惊蛰险险和明雨斗了个平手。

明雨看惊蛰那直不起腰的样子，隐隐知道原因，这脸一红，转身说去厨房给他做点滋补的。

惊蛰颤巍巍爬起来，又在躺椅躺下。

他这次出来虽看着是落跑，可人还没到宫门，赫连容必定就收到消息。没人来拦，只能说皇帝默许了此事。

他清楚再折腾下去，惊蛰肯定受不了。

可只要惊蛰在身旁，这种事情必定还会发生。稍稍松手，不过是给惊蛰喘口气的机会。

就连这两日，赫连容也没有出现打扰，惊蛰总算安生躺了几天。

小白狗在下面转悠了几圈，轻轻一个跳跃，扑到惊蛰的怀里。

惊蛰的腰受到了轻轻撞击，唔了声，揉着小狗的脑袋，没将它赶走：“要是早两天，这骨头得断了。”

小狗给自己找了个合适的地方，趴着不动了。

于管事一路寻过来，看着这一人一狗躺着晒太阳的模样，颇为无奈：“郎君，这白团浑身脏兮兮的，这几日还没给它洗呢。”

惊蛰抬起眼皮：“它的名字叫白团？”

“小的胡乱起的，要是郎君不喜欢……”

“无事，都是你在养着，你起名也是应该的。”惊蛰笑了笑，“它脏兮兮的，我也没好到哪里去，待会一起洗便是。”

刚才和明雨玩闹，现在也是一身脏。

看他坚持，于管事也无法。

容府没有主人在时，一直都是于管事在看顾的，惊蛰很是感激，揉着白团与他说了会话。

于管事没说来容府打扰的人，而是说着这些时日的翻新，破落的屋檐，茂盛的草丛，滴答溅落的破瓦，以及永远填不完的坑。

惊蛰听到最后，都没忍住笑出来。

“填不完的坑？”

于管事气恼地看着惊蛰怀里的白团，“还不是这臭小狗，也不知道是从哪里染的脾气，每次出去玩，回来都要扒前院的地，挖得那叫一个坑坑洼洼。”

他正寻思着，等主家来了，问过意见想将前面的院子泥地给平了。

这样的事，他不敢自专。

就连修缮这栋小院，他们这些人就算是要动手，也必须是小心翼翼，根本不敢改变原有的格局。

惊蛰：“改了便是。”

他看向院中，淡声说。

“从前家中就一直想改，只是一直没有动手。”

他的声音里带着几分惆怅，于管事低头站在边上，一句话也没敢说。

过了一会，惊蛰回过神来。

“于管事，你这身手，要是一直守在这，岂非浪费？”

于管事不着痕迹地看了眼惊蛰身边的石黎，笑着说道：“郎君，小的这三脚猫的功夫，岂敢在您面前造次？”

惊蛰摇头，慢慢揉着白团的尾巴，小狗也任由他揉搓，只是懒洋洋打了个哈欠。

“我在你身上，能感觉到危险的气息。”惊蛰轻声说，“在石黎身上，我偶尔也有这种感觉。”

于管事和石黎，肯定不是一样的路子。

石黎是暗卫，更趋于收敛自己的气息，越不引人注意越好。而于管事相貌普通，却是人高马大，他这样的人，走到哪里都会惹人注目。

Chapter 99

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:01:21 +0000

Chapter 99#

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Chapter 99 - 1

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:09:20 +0000

Chapter 99 - 1#

Chapter 99: 5 Triangle Relationship 5

Although Duan Bai suppressed his anger in front of Qin Qing, his mood was still terrible.

Qin Qing sensed it, so he asked: “Shall we walk back? Take a walk to relax?”

“Can you walk that far?” Duan Bai looked Qin Qing up and down.

“It doesn’t matter, if I can’t walk anymore, we’ll take a taxi.” Qin Qing waved his hand.

Chapter 99 - 2

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:09:20 +0000

Chapter 99 - 2#

In his excitement, the man forgot to go easy and beat Qin Qing to a sliver of health again. Seeing that he was about to be KO’d again, Qin Qing frowned unhappily.

The man was flustered and was about to commit suicide when a pair of strong arms suddenly reached out from behind, encircled Qin Qing, and snatched the joystick.

“I’ll fight for you.” Duan Bai stood behind Qin Qing at some point, his tone extremely irritable, faintly mixed with a trace of anger.

Chapter 100

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 13:52:30 +0000

Chapter 100#

Distant Star Reflection 08#

“You are indeed first in succession, Duke,” the secretary said.

They were riding an airship directly from the mid-air Violet Aviation Port toward the cathedral’s location—according to navigation, called the Holy City.

Tan Per had awakened, sitting across from Yu Feichen at a table by the window.

“However, imperial succession doesn’t follow linear order. Allow me to elaborate,” the secretary said.

Yu Feichen nodded. Thrones don’t fall from heaven.

Chapter 100

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 08:34:45 +0000

Chapter 100#

Side Story

Lu Xing remained silent for a long time, then suddenly reached out and removed the suppressor from the other’s neck.

Fu Yucheng looked at him with some surprise.

Lu Xing gave a slightly dismal smile: “What, did you think I would force you? That would be far too pathetic.”

He paused, then said softly: “Everyone thinks I’m arrogant and caustic, but in truth, I’m just… insecure. They’ve only seen my glamorous side; only you’ve seen my most wretched state. My mother was a low-life whore. You saved me from the darkest corner of the slums, gave me the most tempting hope, and then left me with nothing… I actually understood long ago that my weight in your heart is far less than your weight in mine.”

Chapter 100

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 14:04:33 +0000

Chapter 100#

The newcomer was Qi Xun, and An Wuxue instinctively wanted to turn back inside.

But what Qi Xun said confused him.

Apologize?

Thank him?

He still held Chun Hua, maintaining a defensive posture, but a hint of vacancy flashed through his eyes.

Regardless of his relationship with his junior brother and Xuan Fang, they were once from the same sect. He could understand their change in attitude over the thousand years after his death, even if he was surprised.

Chapter 100

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 13:12:42 +0000

Chapter 100#

The Disabled Big Shot’s Stepson#

Lin Pei knew clearly that he was dreaming.

He stood expressionlessly on the terrace, watching himself in the wheelchair tilting his head, chatting and laughing with the youth beside him. A warm atmosphere permeated the night, as if time stood still.

But it was only “as if” after all.

Lin Pei closed his eyes, not wanting to see the scene that was about to unfold.

Chapter 100

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 06:00:05 +0000

Chapter 100#

Yan Heqing’s voice was clearly heard in the quiet corridor.

Lu Muchi’s heart was heavily pricked when he heard the stranger. He suppressed his temper, almost ingratiatingly, “I know you’re still angry. I was negligent that day. I didn’t expect Cheng Jian to be such a bastard. You can be angry with me however you want, but go for the checkup first. Okay?”

No response at all.

Lu Muchi was helpless, so he turned around and leaned against the door, closing his eyes and waiting for the security guard to come.

Chapter 100

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:44:59 +0000

Chapter 100#

Gale#

Curly Hair had always known that player tools could fail in Xiao Chao’s world. But she had never watched it happen this plainly before.

Thousand Mountain Descent — a tool heavy enough to crush any major boss into the ground — had become a sandbag a child might play with. Heartpiercing Pestle — capable of puncturing the soul and heart of an anomaly — had become a drifting paper airplane.

Chapter 100

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:41:35 +0000

Chapter 100#

“……为什么？”惊蛰抓着男人的胳膊，声音仿佛也跟着轻颤，“你刚刚……这些暗卫，是想杀了他？”

年轻男人身手不错，至少在惊蛰开门那瞬间，他还活着，就已然是个证明。

那些暗卫身上的血气，与他身上几乎如出一辙。

追杀他的人正是这些暗卫。

暗卫为什么会追杀这个镖师？这人有什么值得暗卫出手，他不过是一个普通镖局的普通镖师……

为何，赫连容方才，会有如此残忍的杀气？

“府外有暗卫驻守，是为了安全。”赫连容森凉地说着，“胆敢冒犯者，都会死。”

男人扶着惊蛰的胳膊，强行将他扶了起来。那本该给惊蛰安全感的触碰，却莫名带起难以停歇的颤抖。

惊蛰想要相信赫连容的话，可是本能却让他更想远离。

淅淅沥沥，淅淅沥沥的血液滴落下来。

惊蛰下意识看向门外的年轻男人。

他一手拍着地面，迅速翻转起身，背部朝着空荡荡的巷子口，横刀在自己身前。尽管左手已经半废，疼得他脸色惨白，他那戒备的姿态，仍有一战之力。

左边敞开的门，右边跪倒的侍从，皆是厉害货色。

文宣唯一能逃窜的地方，就是身后的巷子。

可他更清楚，但凡逃窜，一旦将后背袒露出来，就好比将弱点暴露出来，必然是最危险的时刻。

而且……

文宣神经紧绷，眼神余光却不住朝着那年轻小郎君的身上扫去，刚才这人的反应，是认识师傅吗？还有他身后的那个男人，又是怎么回事？

游走在生死边缘的人，最能感觉到危险。那种随时都要毙命的惊恐感笼罩下来，是文宣多年不曾遇见过的危机。

这男人非常危险。

文宣宁愿和刚才那几个如同秃鹫的死人侍从再干一场，都不愿意对上这人。

不过，听到这人说的话，文宣还是没忍住，“我只是为了逃避追兵，才会躲到这里，打一开始，也不是冲着你们来的。”

文宣只觉得自己倒霉透顶。

昨日，他遵从张世杰的吩咐，一路追着这小郎君，原本是为了打探他的住处，却没想到，许是在路上打草惊蛇，最终也没能如愿。

人没找到，事情还是要办的。

文宣带着两个弟兄，在明光客栈外三条街定了住处，一宿尽躲里头，再没出来。直到第二天，依着时辰，他们晚了一刻钟才到。

他万万没想到，就是这一刻钟之差，让他们这几个人，多了一丝逃命的机会。

镖局接到的镖，是在今日午后接镖，接到后，一路送往平川徐家。交货的地点，就在明光客栈。

文宣带人到的时候，明光客栈前，正爆发了一场激烈的打斗，且已经到了末尾。

其中一方正是他们的师傅，另外一方居然会是官兵。

文宣亲眼目睹张世杰等人被官府押走，罪名是劫掠逃犯。这还是他偷偷摸摸，和两个兄弟四下追查，这才得到的结果。

这怎么可能？

这趟镖，文宣一直跟着张世杰忙进忙出，不管是来接触的人，还是来谈判的过程，根本没觉察到异样。

这逃犯到底是从何而来？难道说的是那货物？他们要送的那个人，就是逃犯吗？

文宣真是百思不得其解。

他确定张世杰一行人都被关起来后，就开始四下活动，却发现不仅是镖局出了事，就连整个明光客栈也都关了。

那些江湖人四散逃开，将消息迅速传了出去。这才让好些人避开了明光客栈，免得步了张世杰的后尘。

官府宣称，明光客栈涉及一桩逃犯要案，所有出入过明光客栈的人都要抓捕归案，尤其是张世杰一行人，更是重中之重。

不到下午，他们三人的画像，就已经上了官府的通缉。

不得已，他们改头换面，试图混入离京的队伍，打算先返同州再说。万万没想到的是，他们昨夜落脚的客栈小二，竟是记得他们的模样，私下报给了官府。以至于他们还未伪装周全，就被官兵上了门，三人只得分散开来，各自逃命。

文宣一路奔波，为了躲避官府的追查，可谓是煞费苦心。有数次都是偷偷沿着其他人家的庭院攀爬，直取中路，避开了那些歪七扭八的巷子。

正为此，文宣才得以甩开那些追来的官兵。

他如无头苍蝇乱钻，根本不知自己避到了何处，只隐隐记得是朝着偏僻的方向，最后一次翻过墙壁，躲在墙角下时，文宣还以为自己已经逃开了危机。

奈何，奈何，就在文宣以为安全的瞬息，他品尝到了危险的气息，身体比意识还要更快地抽出了刀，一下子挡住凭空而来的一击。

蓦地，这寂静之巷，悄无声息出现了三个人。

文宣这冷汗就滴了下来。

不妙。

这些人身上的煞气，可比那些官兵强悍得多。

他们甚至都没给文宣说话的机会，就已经操着软刃攻了上来。文宣连挡数下，手腕震得发麻，猛地倒退数步。

这些人，是想要他的命。

为何？

他们招招致命，就只为了击杀他。文宣想逃，却根本没有空隙，只得强提一口气与这些人周旋。奈何文宣强处在于腿上功夫，虽能凭此周旋在三人间，可这三人合击之下，文宣远不如矣。

死在这，几乎是早晚的事。

文宣咳嗽了声，猛地撞上身后的木门，吐出了一口血。一见他踏上台阶，那三人气势更盛，其中一人攻来，赫然要取了文宣性命，而他已无力再躲。

说是迟，那时快，紧闭的门，蓦然被打开。

“汪呜——”

一声尖锐害怕的叫声，听起来像是狗叫声。而后，就是一道轻轻的男声，带着一丝困惑。

“怎么叫得这么害怕？”

门被打开的瞬间，文宣就失去了倚靠的木板，整个人软倒了下去，却莫名感到了轻松。

就在这把声音出现的瞬间，不知为何，一直笼罩在文宣头上，近乎沉重到抬不起来的压力骤然消失了。

就好像他的存在，给文宣带来了喘息的机会。

就好比现在。

那个站在小郎君身后的男人，分明是个极其可怕危险的存在，可莫名的，只要惊蛰拦在那人的跟前，就让人有了一丝喘息的机会。

只不过，文宣刚为自己辩解的话，好像根本没人听。

门内那两人，还在对峙。

惊蛰其实听到了文宣的话，也听到他在说，自己是无意闯进来的。

这话，惊蛰到底是信的。

刚才文宣看到他的第一眼，就很是诧异，那种情绪是真实的，做不得假。

那问题又回到最初。

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Chapter 100: 5 Triangle Relationship 6

Zhang Ming lay on the beach chair, quietly observing Qin Qing who was talking to Jacqueline not far away.

At first, the atmosphere was very harmonious. Jacqueline kept looking through the album, smiling brightly. However, unknown what she said, Qin Qing stood up with a cold face and snatched the album back.

This was obviously a very impolite move, even rude.

Zhang Ming originally thought that Qin Qing could never be associated with the word “rude”, but now he saw it. He raised his eyebrows in surprise and suddenly felt very curious.

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Omega triggered responses came from two sources: external changes and psychological fear and pressure.

First, this place was pristine—no external stimuli. Second, Tan Per simply arrived at the cathedral’s entrance, was asked one question about characteristic values, psychologically nothing qualifying as pressure—if claiming the eternal day deity was frightened by the holy city’s arrangement, Yu Feichen had never heard such absurd jokes.

In conclusion, the person tried using triggered state to evade issues. Yu Feichen couldn’t be bothered. Not only couldn’t be bothered, but reached over, taking the milk cup beside Tan Per and drinking several sips.

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The plum courtyard was hidden in the quietest corner of the City Lord’s manor. The bustling city that never slept roared with noise, but no mortal sounds reached beneath the sprawling plum trees.

In North Abyss, the deep winter wind and snow were harsh. The fine snow of the morning had turned into a heavy downpour by late night.

In a few moments, the Han Sang flowers in the courtyard were covered in fallen snow.

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The Fallen Evil God’s Saint#

大概要怪赫连容。

惊蛰悄悄看了眼赫连容，这男人脸上很是平静，仿佛根本没觉得有问题。发觉惊蛰在看他，还微微一笑。

……这涵养功夫，惊蛰真想学一学。

他又看了眼柳氏和岑良，她们两人对赫连容很是戒备，不管是刚才这人的恶劣模样，还是他与惊蛰的亲昵，都异常不妥。

可惊蛰又不能让赫连容离开。

这人现在就是随时都可能暴雷的火山，一着不慎就要喷发。惊蛰要是敢在屋内独自与娘亲妹妹说话，再出去时，必然是血流成河。

这根本不是威胁。

赫连容也不屑于用这种手段来威胁他。

那仅仅只是，事实。

惊蛰叹气，只觉得他和赫连容，怕还是有许多问题要谈。

不过此刻，惊蛰更头疼的是，要怎么与家人们开口……

他在午夜梦回，也曾有数次梦到这个可能，只是再怎么想念，都不过是奢望。

惊蛰从未想过有朝一日，这贪婪的渴求，竟能如愿。

惊蛰这份心情，或许与近乡情怯相仿，心中有再多复杂的情绪，一时间都堵在喉咙，怎么都说不出来。

却是柳氏细细打量着他，眼中含泪，嘴角带笑，轻声说道：“当年一别，以为再不能见，今日相见，你可真是长大了。”那声音里的叹息与眷念，着实叫人动容。

惊蛰鼻头微酸，猛地低下头来，勉强笑着：“我一直都平平安安的，在宫里也没吃什么苦，娘……”

这称呼一出，岑良就没忍住，用手帕擦了擦眼。免得这滴落下来的眼泪太过明显，真真叫她难堪。

是活生生的兄长。

一想到这个，岑良就很想冲过去，抱着他嚎啕大哭。

奈何在惊蛰的身旁那个男人……他虽嘴角带笑，岑良却始终感到危险，不敢往前一步。

耳边，是柳氏和惊蛰在小心翼翼说话。

多年不曾见过，那种陌生又熟悉的感觉，让他们连说话都非常谨慎，生怕让对方不喜，这种略有笨拙的迟疑，只要细想，都叫人心中酸楚。

“娘，惊蛰哥哥……”岑良压住心头的苦闷，出声说道，“许久不曾见，不若，我先与惊蛰哥哥说说这些年，咱们身上的事。”

她不愿再见娘亲与惊蛰哥哥两人如此僵硬，硬着头皮，主动做了那个打破僵局的人。

当年，柳氏抱着岑良跳了康北河，被这水里的暗流冲得极远，就连押送的士兵想要下水去救，却也是来不及。

柳氏原以为，她们就此死在冰冷水里，怎么都好过要去教坊司。谁成想，她再醒来的时候，竟是带着岑良挂在了浮木上，顺着水流被冲到了同州的东阴县。

同州就在京城附近，而东阴县是同州之下，一个小县城，这里正巧也涌入许多灾民，柳氏与岑良等人，也被当做了逃难来的灾民之一，在朝廷特设的政令下，有了落户当地的机会。

当初岑家人入狱，是直接官兵上门直接带走的，根本就没有上通缉令的可能，因而也不会有画像留下他们的容貌。

正是抓住了这空档，才叫柳氏与岑良，有了容身之处。

柳氏和岑良顺理成章留下来后，柳氏一直靠着做绣活，这才勉强把岑良给拉扯大。

不过也因着柳氏在过去太过辛劳，渐渐的，这眼睛已是有些模糊不清。

她们在同州生活了十来年，待到岑良长大些后，年纪轻轻的她，萌生了要进京来寻惊蛰的念头。

岑良：“娘说，当初惊蛰哥哥被迫入宫，若是还活着，也应是十九二十，其实我知道，娘也想念你，所以我就鼓动了娘亲……”说到这里，其实她更有些不能言道的心思。

柳氏为了养育岑良，一直都在做绣工，这活本来就精细，做多了，柳氏的眼睛也不怎么好。

有些时候，岑良会看到柳氏坐在门外怔愣出神，其实清楚柳氏心里一直惦记着惊蛰，这才想着，趁着柳氏的眼睛还能看清东西入京一趟，要是真能寻到机会与惊蛰相认，好歹……

只在这时，提起这些未免有些伤感，岑良压下不说，只捡着些有趣的事情说。

即便她不说那些，惊蛰未必猜想不到。

柳氏和岑良进屋来时，惊蛰就仔细打量过两人的模样，不管是柳氏还是岑良，一看就是做惯了粗活的人，生活在她们的身上留下了残酷的痕迹。

柳氏当初在家的时候，那也是被岑玄因养得千娇百嫩，可如今再看那一双手，足以见得她们吃了多少的苦，更别说，柳氏一个人要把岑良拉扯大，一切几乎都是从头再来，这对一个孤身女子来说，该是多么艰辛？

一想到这些事，惊蛰就觉得自己该死，为何不早些起了心思。若他早些有这样的念头，早些去寻他们，说不定也……

岑良说了许多她们过去的事情，说了她们在京城的生活，更说起后来回去了同州，与张世杰等人的相遇。

在她的嘴里，这些经历是有趣，鲜活，生动的。

在岑良说话的时候，柳氏就在边上安静听着，时不时看着惊蛰，那脸上始终有着淡淡笑意，几乎不曾变过。

有时候，惊蛰也会问上几句。

尤其是在岑良一笔带过那些麻烦事时，他就像是身临其境，不知怎的，总能抓住那些没提及的问题。

岑良纵是想瞒着，也不免被惊蛰问了个七七八八，将过去许多事情，都几乎吐露了个遍。

惊蛰听到她们在官刀儿匠那受挫时，没忍住瞪了眼赫连容。

别的事情，未必与这男人有关，可这件事定然会是！

惊蛰咬牙，真想在赫连容的身上咬几个血窟窿出来，他怎么能让她俩误会惊蛰已死？这对满怀期待进京的柳氏岑良来说，该是多大的打击？

赫连容平静回望着惊蛰，那漆黑如墨的眼眸里翻涌着看不透的情绪，莫名有些怪异的热意，烫得惊蛰下意识回头不再看。

岑良肯定看出惊蛰与那男人之间古怪的氛围，视线在两人身上打着转，忽而说道：“惊蛰哥哥，从坐下到现在，一直都在说我们的事，你却是不怎么提起自己的。”

她抿着唇，声音轻下来。

“你，你不是在宫里当……宫人吗？为什么能够离开皇宫？而且，那位去接我们的……应当是位在朝官员？这样的大人物，为何会屈尊去同州接我们？”

岑良这些问题，其实还少了。

她想问惊蛰是什么时候知道她们还活着的？她也想知道，惊蛰何时买下这容府，难道黄庆天出事与惊蛰有关吗？

最最叫人疑窦的，正是惊蛰身旁这人。

他到底，是什么来头？

惊蛰沉默了好一会，先提起从前的事：“……其实，后来我查过，方才知道，爹是做了许多准备，我进宫后，因为他一位故交，免去了受宫刑的痛苦……此事，尚是秘密，无人能知……”

柳氏又惊又喜，没忍住越过桌椅，轻轻抓住惊蛰的手。两人甫一接触，都微微僵住，然后，柳氏轻轻地拍着惊蛰的手，就像是从前在安抚那个小小的孩童般。

“莫怕，莫怕，一切都过去了。”柳氏泪中带笑，“人能平安，抵得过万金。”

惊蛰在微微僵硬后，反手抓住了柳氏的手：“娘，其实爹当初也为你和良儿安排了后路，只是这个人……”

一想到钱永清，惊蛰就恨不得亲手杀了他。

惊蛰慢慢将钱永清与黄家的关系，以及他到底做了什么，一一说给她们两人知。

柳氏面色微白，比起惊蛰与岑良，当年她常与那些人来往，一听惊蛰这话，心中震荡远比两人要多。

“……他当年好赌，你爹劝过他许多次，他都不肯听，怎能想到……”

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Distant Star Reflection 10#

Tan Per inhaled sharply the moment Yu Feichen’s teeth gripped his neck, retreating backward.

Yet Yu Feichen’s arm lay across his back. After retreating ten centimeters, the arm pressed forward again, locking tighter.

Yu Feichen felt Tan Per’s entire body trembling, heart pounding violently, arms with nowhere to go collapsing to embrace his shoulders.

Yet he showed no intention releasing. This angle offered poor leverage. He pressed the person against the sofa.

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An Wuxue was momentarily stunned.

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Very Good#

Song Xu, only now registering what he had said, was in despair. He looked to his manager for help, and found the manager’s expression was even more despairing than his.

Two miserable bitter melons.

The manager desperately wanted to say something to ease the atmosphere, but his courage would not permit it. He didn’t even dare look at Xu Chenzhu’s face — he could only steal glances at Chao Musheng from the corner of his eye.

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茅子世来的时候，容府甚是安宁，没有他想象中的鸡飞狗跳，一时间，他竟是有些失望。

给他带路的于管事甚是清楚他的脾气，没忍住说道：“茅大人，您好歹端着点。”这一副要看好戏的模样，被景元帝看到，可不得剁了他。

茅子世：“怕什么？现下无事发生，不正说明，他那躁火，都被某人压下来了吗？”

这本事，茅子世真是佩服。

惊蛰到底是怎么驯服景元帝那疯狂的脾气？

这拿捏妥当，一抓一个准。

“您待会说话，还是小心点。”于管事声音压得更低了些，“陛下的身份，那两位似乎还不知情。”

这上头主子的想法，做下人的自然清楚，只不过那位夫人与娘子若是知道了陛下的真实身份，昨夜肯定不能那么安然睡去。

茅子世了然，怨不得呢。

他寻思着再是大胆的人，要是知道了景元帝的身份，怎么可能还这般淡定如初？

他是想看好戏，却不想为了看戏把自己搭上去，当即严肃了脸色，跟在于管事的身后到了书房。

茅子世这一回来，是为了张世杰的事。

原本这样简单的小事，根本没必要茅子世亲自前来，他一来是想看戏，二来，也是为着张世杰这事里存有不少疑点。

只是，这书房内，除了景元帝与惊蛰外，竟是连柳氏与岑良都在。几人看着正在说话，他的到来，反倒打断了这氛围。

他有些尴尬地站在门外，朝着里面拱了拱手。这书房也不大，从屋内看过来外面的情况也是一目了然。

于管事毕恭毕敬地说道：“主子，茅大人来了。”

景元帝冷淡地看向门外，茅子世机灵地窜进来，笑嘻嘻地说道：“您别这样看着我，我这心里可慌张着呢。”

他一边说着，一边朝惊蛰拱手，又与柳氏岑良说话，这人左右逢源的能力，到是非同一般。

景元帝：“莫要废话。”

那淡淡的警告，叫茅子世轻咳了声，正经了些：“张世杰的事情的确是有古怪，他们打算押的镖货，是一个人，叫吴琪，半个月前，刚从牢狱里被放出来。”

这吴琪，在官府的记录里，就是小偷小摸的罪名，所以在牢中不过几个月，就被放出来了。

只是，这人刚释放出来没几天，官府在查案的时候，发觉这人除了偷窃外，还曾犯过杀人的罪行，且非常恶劣。

卷宗一查，气煞人也，官府紧急追查，奈何这几日之差，已经难以追寻。许是出狱后，吴琪深感侥幸，一离开官府就四处躲藏，几乎再找不到他的踪迹。

张贴了黄榜后，才有几分线索。

官府一路追踪，这才寻摸到了明光客栈，这是吴琪最后的落脚处。

张世杰带着镖师入住客栈后，他们的人数众多，也引来了官兵注意，这才设下埋伏，在张世杰与吴琪接头的时候，将他们一举拿下。

明光客栈，也因着窝藏罪犯的名头，被一起查封了。

可奇怪的是，张世杰接下这笔生意时，吴琪人刚刚出的牢狱，根本不可能到同州去。

这生意，是谁给他谈的？

“那吴琪，审过了吗？”惊蛰蹙眉，“如此说来，张世杰只是被连累？”

“这吴琪呢，犯下的是灭门惨案，被抓回去后，自然是种种刑罚都上了，只是嘴巴硬得很，什么都没说。”茅子世道，“官府为了抓住他，费了不少心思，现在还在磨呢。至于张世杰，说倒霉，也真是倒霉，与他们谈生意的那人，现在不知所踪。”

找不到人，就没了人证。这签下来的契书，也不过一纸空文。

这情形，对张世杰等人的确被动。

岑良有些紧张地说道：“若是找不到那人，张伯伯……难道要在牢狱里待上许久？”

她是绝不相信这张世杰与逃犯有关。

茅子世笑了笑：“的确是需要些时间。不过，官府已经打点过了，张世杰他们不会被严刑逼供的，岑娘子请放心。”

茅子世过问的人，相当于景元帝的关注，自然没人敢乱来。

惊蛰听着茅子世的话，忍不住皱眉：“这吴琪被查出来……当真是个意外？”

茅子世闻言，脸上的笑意越来越浓，轻声说道：“您所怀疑的，也正是我所怀疑的。”

吴琪，或许只是一枚被抛出来的棋子。

最关键的问题，并不在他身上。

景元帝：“是官府。”

他的声音冷淡，却是一语中的。

茅子：“吴琪这事被查出来后，官府大多注意都在他身上，他闹出来的事情越大，就越能吸引注目。”也就越能够隐藏那些幽暗之事，或许……是一次完美的掩护。

若这事为真，那张世杰与吴琪，不过是个引子。

“你查出来的，就这些？”景元帝蹙眉，冷漠地扫向茅子世，“半点都不中用。”

茅子世给自己叫屈：“您是把我一个人当牛马使唤吗？又要给您接人，又要办事，还要追查这个，彻查那个，您不如多给我派点人手，也好让我麻溜些……”他的话还没说完，一个茶盏就冲着他的脑门飞过去。

茅子世紧急一避，那哐当碎开的声响，让他缩了缩脑壳，看向惊蛰，哭丧着脸说道：“您怎么不管管呀，他简直是周扒皮转世。”

惊蛰：“……”

他有时觉得，茅子世这胆子，绝了。

景元帝语气森冷地说道：“你这话，怎么不与沉子坤说去？想必，他十分愿意为你主持公道。”

一听这话，茅子世无语凝噎。

他要是和沉子坤说，这岂非是给自己自找麻烦。

沉子坤那是什么人？

直臣。

茅子世办的事，要是给沉子坤知道，都不知道他会不会大义灭亲。

他可没这胆子。

“倘若，吴琪这件事，只是丢出来吸引官府的注意，那最近京城中，有过什么要紧事吗？”惊蛰蓦然说道。

茅子世幽幽地说道：“除却陛下废除后宫外，就再无大事。”现在已经是四月底，这事还是京城热议的大事。

惊蛰哽住，无言以对。

岑良：“陛下，废除后宫？”

这话题对她们来说，倒是新奇。

其实这消息应当已经传到同州去，岑良也有所耳闻，只是这些事都离她们太远，只是听听就过。

现如今，惊蛰在前，又有容九，茅子世这几个看起来与之息息相关的人在，岑良这兴趣自然是浓郁了些。

茅子世笑嘻嘻地说道：“这件事，岑娘子还是问问惊蛰罢，他比我还要熟知内情呢。”

惊蛰现在手也开始痒痒的。

啊，好想把余下的茶盏也砸向茅子世。

奈何柳氏和岑良那好奇的目光，都落在惊蛰的身上，让他都有些紧张，藏在袖子的手也微微蜷缩着，过了好一会才说道：“其实……”

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清晨，柳氏将将起身，就听到外面有动静。容府不大，前后院，也不过多几步的距离，若是有人在院里前后走动，总会有些动静。

最开始买下这房子的时候，就预备着只有一家人住，他们也就这么几口人，根本用不上多少伺候的下人。

只一个厨娘，一个守门的，另有一个跑前跑后的书童，就已经足够多了。

原本小小的宅院，而今住了这么多人，却还是静谧。就算平日里，也没多少吵闹的声音，如此想来……那些人，应当也是从宫里带出来的，才会这么训练有素。

柳氏在心里轻轻叹了口气。

其实一想，从一开始，这件事就有许多破绽，不管是那位千里迢迢跑去同州接他们的大人，还是赫连容身上的威压……甚至，是在惊蛰讲述中……那么多变故，就应该觉察到男人的身份不同。

这么想来，惊蛰是卷进了要命的事情。

他的描述里，有多少是轻描淡写，才能轻飘飘带过那么多危险，以至于叫她们听来，都没能立刻发现异样？

在皇宫里生活，哪有那么容易？

外头正淅淅沥沥的下着小雨，虽然雨声不大，可是拍打在屋檐上，会有清脆的声响，一时间她听得竟是有些痴了。

……惊蛰这孩子，心中到底埋了多少苦？

却是一句都不肯多说。

柳氏想着想着，就辗转反侧，与她睡在一处的岑良有所觉。

“娘？”

“没事，你睡吧。”

柳氏哄着半睡半醒的岑良，待女儿又睡去后，才慢慢起身，循着那细碎的雨声走到了窗前。

柳氏推开窗，看向外头的雨。

雨幕里，正有人撑着伞，踩着石板路，小心翼翼地走到西厢房边上，不知弯着腰在说些什么。隔着雾蒙蒙的雨帘，柳氏隐隐看得出来，那是惊蛰。

不多时，惊蛰就在泥泞里，拖出了一只小狗。

“……你这坏蛋……不要……下雨都这么……”

这小狗竟然是藏在西厢房下的草丛里面。

它浑身脏兮兮，却还兴奋得很，朝着惊蛰又跳又跑，溅落起来的泥点，将惊蛰一身都弄得脏兮兮的。

这下，惊蛰的声音就大了起来。

“白团，你这坏小狗！别跳了，你身上可脏得要命……”那细碎的念叨，带着点娇惯的埋怨，一听就不是真的生气。

柳氏倚在窗边，听着惊蛰碎碎念，也忍不住跟着笑了起来。

她的眼睛本来就不怎么好，隔着雨也看得不太清楚，只是听着惊蛰一声又一声，只觉得心里暖烘烘的，巴不得听上更多。

“咔哒——”

东厢房里，有人走了出来。

另有人撑着伞，走到了雨中。

柳氏一惊，不由得抓住了窗沿，那高大的身影，不是景元帝，又是谁？

昨日受惊后，柳氏心跳如狂，躺了半日才好些，又有岑良在边陪着，这才渐渐恢复。

她身体原本就不好，情绪只要激动一些，就容易头晕目眩。

头前惊蛰说，他想和男人处一辈子，那时柳氏已是吃惊过一会，但不论容九还是惊蛰，都说得诚恳认真，她只觉得儿孙自有儿孙福，也就默认了此事。

倘若他们两人真能携手一生，那是男还是女，又有什么关系？

虽然世人讲究阴阳协调，传宗接代，可她经历这么多世事，却如今只觉得，能够平安就好。

谁能想到，这夏雷一阵一阵，轰了一波，竟还有一波。

惊蛰的伴儿不仅是个男的，他居然是皇帝。

柳氏摇了摇头，只觉得有些混乱。

一想到容九其实是景元帝，就算有千百个胆子，也的确承受不住。柳氏最怕的不是他的身份，而是惊蛰在这样的人身旁，怎可能会落得个好下场？

这世上多少薄情人，谁都盼着自己幸运，能够安生一生，可卷进这样的大事里，一朝踏错，就是万劫不复。

此刻再多的柔情，都未必能换来后日的平安。

柳氏不期盼着惊蛰能大富大贵，只要他能平安长寿，就已经足矣。这看似泼天富贵之事，在她心里转悠了几次，到底还是担忧不已。

她心里想着，这视线也不由得落在景元帝身上。

这两日里，柳氏已经见识过这位的敏锐。

以她这不错眼地盯着，景元帝肯定早就发觉，他却是熟视无睹，举着一把油纸伞走到西厢房处。

雨幕里，惊蛰为了抱住那只小狗，已经浑身脏兮兮的，差点连伞都没撑住。

惊蛰看到赫连容来，如同看到了救星。

“赫连容，你快来帮我。”

惊蛰叫着景元帝的名，那语气稀疏平常，就好像过往无数次都这般称呼，早就熟稔得很。

“下来。”

景元帝的声音森冷得很，在这夏日里，都能将人冻得发毛。

“汪呜……”小狗害怕极了，松开爪扑倒在地上，呜咽着蜷缩成一团，尾巴夹在屁股底下，耳朵也倒伏着，不多时，又变作另一个声音，“嗷呜，嗷呜——”

它前肢压着，脑袋却昂起，喉咙低低嚎着。胆子虽然很小，但也竟敢冲着大怪物发脾气。

惊蛰：“你吓坏了它。真是可怜见的，莫要怕……”

“脏得要命。”景元帝嫌弃地说道，“你太过纵容它。”

他一边觉得那只狗太脏，一边又无所谓地勾住惊蛰的手指，任由那些泥痕擦到自己身上来。

“它这般小，还是个娃娃。”

“一条狗的岁数不过十来年，不小了。”

柳氏没想到的是，她竟会听到如此……家常的话。

景元帝并不怎么在意她们，但直面她们的时候，眼底多少带着些敬重，可除此之外，在这个男人的眼中，唯一能容得下的人……好像就只有惊蛰。

只不过两三日的接触，这种感觉就潜移默化着……仿佛真是如此。

惊蛰小声抱怨着景元帝的冷酷，又与他勾勾搭搭，舍不得撒开手，站在雨中看着小狗满地撒欢，又是头疼又是无奈。

景元帝不怎么多话，可开口就很犀利冷漠，气得惊蛰踹他，在衣裳下摆留下个鲜明的脚印。

两人在雨里拉拉扯扯，不成体统。

……可惊蛰笑得很开心。

柳氏倚在窗边，有些出神地看着这一幕。

隔着一层朦胧的雨雾，仿佛连他们的模样，笑声，都有些模糊，如同一场怪异的梦。

“白团，进去。”

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Not until Yu Feichen suspected Bai Song had hung up did a faint pleading voice transmit.

“…Give me a hint?”

Yu Feichen considered: “Find me several documents. Handle the rest yourself.”

Bai Song, replacing Bishop Kayan’s identity, held certain authority within the cathedral and the Holy City bustled these days—many opportunities available.

First, he wanted Tan Per’s universal language materials—ideally the complete system. Tan Per’s original was forcibly deleted, yet the cathedral might secretly retain backups. Second, research and data related to “snowmen”—an odd natural phenomenon appearing both on his airship and coincidentally evaporating the empire’s sole emperor. Suspicious indeed.

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在这事上，惊蛰的本事，肯定是比不上赫连容。

这男人背地里拿着他练手，趁着惊蛰不知，竟是有了一门“好手艺”，现在惊蛰绑了他的手脚，这才安下心来。

他是特地要石黎找来了粗麻绳，寻常人根本挣不开。

赫连容：“下了药，也不放心？”

“谁知你这人，还有什么本事？”惊蛰似笑非笑横跨在他身上，“到时候，岂非是我倒霉？”

原本还得将赫连容的嘴堵上，想想还是作罢。要是连声音也听不见，那就没滋没味了。

惊蛰左顾右盼，觉得男人的嘴巴长得真是好看，先低头亲了几口，这才故意咬住他的嘴角，竟也咬破了皮。

这是报复赫连容刚才的狠劲呢。

惊蛰翘着尾巴，高兴起来：“总是任着你折腾，这算下来，偏是我吃亏。怎能什么好处，都给你占了？”

“平白占了什么好处？”赫连容说话的语速，比从前也慢了些，叹息着，“……都没吃上几口，就跑了。”

惊蛰脸上一红，一巴掌就轻轻拍在他的脸上，气恼地说道：“你当是什么东西，还能吃了又吃不成？”

那也是肉。

再怎么磨蹭，肿了红了，不也会疼？

就他那，跟铁做的似的，竟是一点都没感觉，都不知杀了几回，还觉得不够痛快。

惊蛰打定主意，今晚上都做下这一道，就是要来磨着他的。他将人扒个光，竟是连道遮羞的也不给人留。只换做是他，说不得羞到满脸通红，赫连容却是坦然赤裸着个身，一双眼竟往惊蛰身上看。

惊蛰恼起来，连眼睛都给他挡住。

倒也不必刻意捆住眼睛，只将脱下来的衣裳拦住一双眼，就已经够了。

淡淡的烛光透着布料，依稀能看到些许影子，却瞧不清楚，只能听到些声音。

黏糊着，低低的声响。

惊蛰靠在赫连容的髋骨旁，也不知在做什么，隐约有些热气，过不多时，柔软的感觉蹭过来，原是惊蛰的唇，却是张嘴咬了口。

皮肉结实，些许刺痛，根本算不得什么。

只是那低低的喘气声，再加上惊蛰难耐的动作，就算是再冷漠的人，听着这声音，也得被捂得热乎。

“惊蛰，你在做什么？”

赫连容的声音低沉着，仿佛被什么堵住，带着异样的沙哑。

惊蛰轻笑着，却倒抽了口气。

也不知擦到哪里，头发蹭在男人腿上，那些细密的颤抖，倒是清晰得很。

“你自己，猜？”

渐渐的，那喘气声变得明显，就算咬着牙，也有闷哼声。

直到赫连容又挨了口，约莫就是泄了。

有某种异样黏糊的东西，被捞着涂抹到了男人的身上，惊蛰一边笑，一边喘着气说道：“我还以为你真定得下来，结果，这是什么？”

惊蛰都没好意思看。

他拿着人的皮肉当了擦身的器具，愣是把手指擦了干净，这才将衣服丢了过去罩住那物，信手抓了几把。没想到的是，隔了这么一层，那跳动的热意，居然也能传递过来。

惊蛰气恼地盯着它，用力掐住尖儿。纵是赫连容，也在这手劲下紧绷了身。可没想到的是，惊蛰的手劲不小，这玩意，竟也是没软下，更还吐出些许粘稠拉丝来。

“你这人……”惊蛰嘴里嘀咕着，“怎么一点都不见服软？”

“不如你再掐一下？”赫连容的声音已经带着些喘，却更好听了些，“倒叫它软些。”

惊蛰哼了声，倒是真想抽它一巴掌。

要能垂头耷脑，那才叫好。

只是到底手软，没真舍得下心来。

“惊蛰，只刚才那些，就真能满足？”低低的声音，带着几分诱哄，“怎能顾头不顾腚，不叫后头也快活些？”

这话里的暗喻，让惊蛰眼里带着潮气，下手拧了男人的腿肉。

“你倒是会想。”

转念一想，惊蛰又有了主意，仗着赫连容现在什么都看不到，他竟也是胆大了些。

不多时，赫连容只感觉到有什么软肉蹭上，猛地意识到什么，原本还算放松的胳膊竟是绷紧，皮肉都鼓着劲。

“你这，也太……”惊蛰低声说着，“热……”过一会，他又抱怨着烫，蹭得不够舒服。

他还嫌不舒服，赫连容才真是不舒服极了。

惊蛰本就胡乱来，爱怎么做就怎么做，只顾着自己，有些时候舒服了，他的声音就大些，不舒服了，就含含糊糊地骂着。

骂的时候，那声音也软绵，没什么力气。

这怎能不叫人听得如火在烧？

“惊蛰，松开。”

低低的，赫连容道。

“才不。”惊蛰清醒了些，含糊笑着，“这才多久？”

“只你一个人，不够快活。”

“你的快活，我可要不起。”惊蛰软软哼着，根本不上当，“我吃足了多少苦头，你也得受着。”

头前他不能承受的时候，赫连容哪里听过他的话？

惊蛰硬是要磨着他，怎会松开？

啪嗒——

也不知到几时，那烛光都暗淡了些，惊蛰一身薄汗，只庆幸这副模样，谁也瞧不见，整个人都虚软着。

这事，要不是要气赫连容，他本也没贪多吃，只平息了感觉就罢，哪可能再多来？

他一直素淡得很。

只他这么想，再抬头时，却发现不知何时，那横着披在男人眼前的衣裳却是滑落下去，那张漂亮昳丽的脸庞一览无遗，其上一双黑眸紧盯着他看。

幽暗里，好似有着一抹逼到极致的猩红，惊得惊蛰立刻坐起来。

他满脸臊红，却不再是身体逼出来的，也有羞耻的意味。

惊蛰没敢问赫连容是何时能看的，揣着身旁的衣裳盖住自己，本是要说话，却看到男人皮肉虬结，胳膊线条优美流畅，如同原本沉睡下来的力量，都随着这绷起的肌肉苏醒过来。

而后，原本被束缚住的四肢，竟是在这强大的力量下挣扎着。

皮肉与绳索摩擦，就算惊蛰垫了一层，却根本敌不过赫连容骤然爆发的力量，竟是生生被扯得绷紧，发出不堪承受的崩裂声。

惊蛰吓了一跳：“赫连容，停下！”

再这般下去，肯定会见血。

他慌忙要上前去解开，就见赫连容死死地盯着他，那偏执的视线将他钉在原地，竟是连动作也僵住。

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Yan Heqing closed his eyes, being laid down by Lu Lin in the soft seat cushion.

The breathing gradually became chaotic, continuing until someone touched the food box, and the lid fell to the ground with a sound. Only then did Lu Lin leave Yan Heqing’s lips.

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“A few years ago this was still known locally as the stinking river. But after years of environmental restoration work by the relevant authorities, and the residents taking it on themselves to maintain it, the natural environment has improved considerably. Especially in this stretch — fireflies appear here regularly.”

The voice was getting closer. Curly Hair listened to what was being said, and her expression grew more and more serious.

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阿星不是那等会临场说一通废话的人，他苦心孤诣做到这个地步，要的就是赫连端以为自己顺利逃脱前夕，让他一朝跌落下来。

大喜大悲之下，亦是痛苦。

他搭弓射箭，连发三箭，箭箭都朝着赫连端的要害。

赫连端身手也是不差，这般情形下，仍是摸爬滚打，竟是避开了两箭，又一箭贯穿了他的胳膊，让赫连端狼狈得握不住手里的兵器。

事发突然，外有敌军如洪流冲散，内有奸细背叛，仓皇间，赫连端身边聚集起来的，不过十来个人，不过仅此却已经足够，他们将赫连端和幕僚护在身后，又有数人强攻上来。

王钊暴怒：“阿星，这数年情谊，你竟是吃到狗肚子里去了吗？”

谁能想到，这些人里，最沉默可靠的阿星，竟会是这个奸细！

这其中有几多人，都曾受过阿星的恩惠，将其引以为友，哪能想到，这最痛的背叛，是阿星挥刀的。

哪怕混乱，哪怕奔逃，略有狼狈的阿星显然听到了这句话。

他大笑，在敌军包围中，笑得竟像是个疯子。

“与诸位相交，某自认从无虚妄，偏偏瑞王为我仇人，”陈宣名等人与他相识以来，竟是第一次听到他的笑声，只见阿星挥刀劈开一个拦路的士兵，浑身浴血地朝着赫连端冲去，声音里也染着厉色：“此仇若不报，我枉为人！”

致使岑家出事的人，的确是黄庆天。

但黄庆天是为了谁这么做？

瑞王赫连端。

阿星这张脸，纵是死里逃生出现在京城，也未必能够靠近黄庆天，且他本来，也顶多是一把刀。

谁才是至关重要的？

阿星的眼里，只有赫连端。

这人若是死，那黄庆天徒劳的一切再无裨益，没有什么比这还能沉痛打击到他们的。

阿星话里的恨意如此深沉，哪怕是赫连端都有些心惊，他何时结下了这样的仇？依着阿星这沉默寡言，什么都不爱说的冷性，心里竟是有这样滔天的恨意，直叫他悔恨，竟是将一条毒蛇放到了自己身边。

“快快快，保护王爷！”

“得罪了！”

“阿星，你胆敢——”

阿星不过一人，纵他有千百般的武艺，都不可能在百人中取了赫连端的首级，可他却也不悔，竟还笑着。

“王爷，你是否还在等着渡口的消息？”

这隐秘的，几乎不能被人察觉的消息，从阿星的嘴里道出时，竟如冰雪浇灌，冷得叫人直打寒颤。

“若是您现在赶过去，或许还能来得及，看看那江面遍处碎船的画面……您的退路，已是没了！”

“尔敢！”

赫连端目眦尽裂，恨不得手刃阿星。

在这节骨眼上，一道身影抢先出来，拦在他们身前，“王爷，他交给我。”

定睛一看，那人竟是黄福。

黄福沉着脸：“王爷，来的不是安沐而是敌军，现下已是危险，您还是快快带着幕僚，赶紧逃命去罢。”

这要命的线路被泄露了后，谁也不敢再信。

赫连端被黄福这一提醒，堪堪忍住了暴怒，“黄福，这令牌交给你，务必要拿下阿星，提头来见！”

越过重重守备，黄福接住了令牌，见赫连端被人带走后，这才转而看向阿星。

“你看起来，并不觉得害怕。”

此刻，阿星或许必死无疑，却见他什么都没说。

“瑞王在江对面的驻点位置，我已是得知。渡江的口岸已毁。他在北地的人马，更是落入陷阱，方才挟着安沐来的，正是龚将军……他已是丧家之犬，悔之晚矣。”

赫连端有没有死在他的手上，那又如何？

阿星并不在乎。

赫连端此刻必定狼狈，憎恨，痛苦，绝望……为何要叫他死得那么痛快，让他好好品尝，岂不更好？

“那你呢？”黄福持刀以对，“你可要死了。”

死则死矣，阿星举起兵器。

他早该死了。

黄福抢身过来，好几个士兵也跟着攻过来，却被他喝道：“他是我的！”不得已，停下动作来，见看他们两人冲杀到一起，几乎刀刀见血。

阿星得见赫连端惊恐不安的脸色，已经达到目的。不论瑞王还想拼杀什么，他的落败已成定局。

他在此刻与黄福的厮杀，就没了多少心力，反见随意之姿。黄福一刀砍落阿星的刀，下一刀落在阿星的肩膀上，人跟着压下去，声音也轻巧起来：“岑玄因，你难道真想死在这吗？”

这名一出，阿星猛然抬头。

黄福的声音又轻又快，“柳氏与岑良，可都还活着。”

这话一出，阿星……不，岑玄因已然露出狰狞之色，他猛抓住刀把，生生顶着压力往上抬，纵是血流满地也是不顾，一双眼睛只盯着黄福。

“你不是黄福。”

岑玄因低哑地说道。

……黄福，黄福是什么模样来着？起初，他是胖乎乎的，是个养尊处优的小公子，在逃难的路上，岑玄因亲眼见着他慢慢瘦下来，既是心病，也是顾不上吃喝。

至少在这个时候，阿星敢保证，黄福还是黄福，并没有被人顶替了去。一路上，这人除开在客栈那边曾有短暂的停留之外，并不曾从他眼前消失过。

再到瑞王府，阿星原是负责教养他，却因为此人不着四五六，才又换了人。

难道从那个时候开始，黄福就已经被换了？

假黄福之所以三天打鱼两天晒网，正是因为整个瑞王府里，唯独一路护送他回来的阿星对黄福最熟悉，假黄福为了不让他认出来，这才如此做？

“你是谁的人？”

“谁的人不重要，岑玄因，最重要的是，你得活着离开着。”

假黄福本不想暴露自己的身份，却眼见着岑玄因萌发了死志，不得已抢身出来。

若非岑玄因故意自寻死路，他何必在这节骨眼上跳出来？龚将军带人来杀，谁都不知道背叛的人是“阿星”，只要岑玄因自己不跳出来，谁也不能发现。

偏偏，阿星做了这主动跳出来的人！

哪怕敌军袭来，让叛军自乱阵脚，可瑞王所在的地方，仍是万军之中，阿星此举不是心存死志，那又是为何？

他本就不打算多活。

是为了报仇，这才一步步走到现在。

若非黄福刚刚这几句话，岑玄因的确已经是什么都无所谓，可那句话却像是给岑玄因注入无限活力，一瞬间整个人都不一样了。别人犹不觉，可与他相近的假黄福，却几乎一眼就能看得出来。

他的语速又冷又快。

“你必须装晕，让他们以为我杀了你，然后我送你离开……”

“不必。”岑玄因道，“我有办法。”

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When Yu Feichen first began tasks in paradise, he felt unfamiliar with most worlds.

He had countless things to remember, many phenomena to observe. So he constantly learned. This continued until he handled unexpected situations in any environment instinctively. Later, even with novel occurrences, their underlying patterns held no novelty.

Yet today, he encountered heat cycle omega for the first time.

Also first time knowing those ice-clear distant eyes could transform into dewy water.

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Only after he finished shouting did Pei Qian notice that Xie Zhefeng was still sitting to the side.

He looked up at the ever-changing landscape of fireworks and then glanced at the lanterns hanging throughout the courtyard.

He remembered the things he had seen in the Guan Ye Array that he shouldn’t have.

It seemed he had arrived at a very bad time.

Something even more terrifying than being placed under an illusion by Qu Jizhi had appeared!