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Chapter 148
With the decision to journey to Sylvastra made, Kai set to work immediately. He moved swiftly through his remaining tasks, issuing detailed instructions to his retainers on how to manage Veralt in his absence. He didn’t want anyone to lack in any way, therefore, he knew he needed to be clearer on their goals.
The first thing he did was to check Gorak and his team for their mana organs. He made them swear they won't ever go against his and Veralt's interest before ...
Chapter 41
When the guards arrived and refused to let him speak, Chen Ren knew it was bad news. They didn’t stop there—they grabbed his arm and began dragging him away. He could only glance back at the confused expressions of those gathered around the Tang Clan compound.
Anger surged through him, seeping from his core to the tips of his fingers. He wanted to burn the guards to ashes.
The past twenty-four hours had been anything but peaceful. First, the meeting w...
Chapter 147
A yawn escaped her lips as she glanced at the sunlight filtering into her room. Claire blinked away the drowsiness lingering from sleep. She rubbed her eyes and sat upright on her bed.
Her eyes gazed around her room and a small smile too her lips. The space was a significant upgrade from what she had before, all thanks to Lord Arzan’s kindness.
Without another thought, she stood and walked toward the life-sized mirror.
Her gaze swept from her l...
Chapter 40
Chen Ren felt like he was running and running, his lungs burning as if they were on fire, his legs trembling under the weight of his own body. Behind him, a monstrous demonic beast roared, its grotesque tentacles writhing like living shadows, each one tipped with a sharp edge that thirsted for his blood—seeking him, wanting to slash his flesh into pieces.
The earth beneath him quaked with each step of the beast, the sound of its guttural growls reverberating through...
Chapter 146
When the elf woman, V’aleirith, had sent word through a messenger, Kai’s curiosity had been piqued. Who would it be? The possibilities nagged at him, enough that he’d even decided to instruct Killian to keep an eye out for any elves skulking about in the city. Yet, despite his preparation, he hadn’t expected the answer to come in the form of Raven.
She had been there in front of his eyes, but he had completely forgotten about her.
Now, as Kai stepped...
Chapter 39
What on Earth?!
Chen Ren crouched amidst the bloodied earth, his breath shallow, his fingers brushing the remnants of the crimson-soaked soil.
Above him, the sky churned, a mushroom-shaped cloud of thick smoke spiralling outward, its tendrils curling into the sky like dark fingers reaching for an unseen foe. The scent of sulfur and burning metal was sharp in the air.
He closed his mouth with his hand as the smoke filled his lungs, a cough willing to es...
Chapter 145
The extinction of the Elder Tree had been one of the most infamous events in history and it not merely marked the end of an era—it had shattered the balance of the world. Its roots, once rumoured to cradle the flow of mana like veins in a living body, had gone dry, leaving behind scars across the weave of existence itself.
Historians labelled it the event that ended the First Golden Era of Magic, but those who lived through it likely called it something darker. Th...
Chapter 38
Chen Ren moved towards the upper street, and the lower district fell behind him. The upper district felt quite the difference from what he just moved past, cleaner, quieter and had beautiful stonework that reflected the heavy lanterns that hung like floating jewels.
Regardless of everything else, the number of lessening people felt quite off. Normally, these districts weren’t supposed to be this hollow, even at midnight some people were strolling, coming back from ...
Chapter 144
Kai sighed, running a hand through his hair as he slumped onto the bed. He felt frustrated as he had spent most of his time rummaging through Arzan’s belongings.
The room was in complete disarray—clothes strewn across the floor, drawers left half-open, and his diary lying haphazardly on the desk. He stared at the wardrobe, its wooden drawers hanging ajar, as though mocking his efforts. Hours of relentless searching had turned up nothing.
The medallion. ...
Chapter 37
Jasmine—Qing He inhaled the smell deeply as the porcelain teacup swirled gently in her hand.
Her eyes locked in at a cluster of young girls—mortal, rich, giggling and infuriatingly loud–huddled around a table. Their voices raised after one another as they all debated (with an annoying heat) over that story. The one penned by the odd young cultivator, Chen Ren.
Her fingers tapped on the table in a soothing rhythm as her lips curved in a satirical smile. ...
Chapter 143
Claim to the… Throne?
A loud, full-blown laugh almost escaped Kai’s lips at the blasphemous words. Almost. Instead, he stared—his eyes widened as they locked onto Amara's, searching for the faintest sign of jest. But her expression remained stoic, hard, and unyieldingly serious.
He waited, giving her a few moments to retract the absurd statement, but she simply held his gaze, awaiting his response.
That’s not a joke then?
“What do you...
Chapter 36
Yalan gazed over Chen Ren, her amber eyes narrowing as she watched him move through the bustling market.
Chen Ren walked between the crowd as if he was used to the chaos that it brought, and his steps were mindful to match his calm exterior amidst the noises. A faint smirk tugged at her lips—he didn’t belong here, not in this world, not in this life, and yet he carried himself as though he had mastered it.
A strange human, she mused, flicking her tail. Eve...
Chapter 142
Kai stood motionless atop the castle’s rooftop, feeling the calmness of the breeze that tugged at the edges of his cloak. The city was definitely coming together, so lively and energetic, even at night. The lanterns, the laughter, the commands, the noise of the hammer—all sights and sounds that usually bought him a sense of pride, today, however, they might as well have been echoes from another world.
His eyes scanned the expanse as he usually did—to see what ...
Chapter 35
Chen Ren had known relief before. It was the kind of thing that moved through your very soul, unshackling burdens you didn’t realise you carried. He had felt it when he pocketed his first paycheck from a part-time job, a small wad of bills that carried the scent of hard-earned freedom. He had felt it when the girl he had nervously asked to prom said yes, that too, with a broad smile on her face. He had even felt it after the merciful end to a week-long battle with loose m...
Chapter 141
Amara’s breath hitched as she inhaled deeply, but the air burned her lungs, causing a sharp pain. Her muscles coiled and tensed, instinctively preparing to flee, yet she remained rooted in place. Before her, her mother loomed in a dark, furious shadow. It wasn’t her actual mother, but the presence of her biggest fear wasn’t something she could’ve ignored—especially when it made her feel much, much smaller, pressing her very being into the icy ground.
Every ...
Chapter 34
In any place, traditions and cultures were paramount, woven into the very core of life. One could not easily mend or break them.
Even on Earth, countless customs bound societies together; this Xianxia world was no different. Here, traditions were upheld with a similar if not higher regard, especially those surrounding conflict resolution. The most notable of these was the Trial by Might—a duel sanctioned by the empire, allowing cultivators to resolve disputes throug...
Chapter 140
Death had always lingered at the edges of Amara’s life like a cold, insidious presence that she could never quite shake.
It was a shadow that whispered promises of an end to her suffering, a dark lullaby she had both feared and, in her worst moments, almost longed for. The length of her illness had carved those thoughts into her bones.
Yet, with a fierce will that went against the chill pressing around her heart, she had fought. She had wriggled her way through the...
Hello, everyone, I hope you all are doing okay and thank you so much for the love you have given to all my books till now. It makes me so happy everyday. With the introduction done, I have created this poll mainly to see what type of stuff you all would like to see from me. I know Dao of money just started uploads, but I have been planning novels to do after it and Magus Reborn. They can come next year or 2 years from now on, but I start writing stuff early to build a backlog. Also I will be ...
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Yu Kuang’s expression was a sight to behold, something Chen Ren could appreciate and wouldn’t forget for as long as he lived. The suffocating aura that had once been so thick in the air, almost crushing him under its weight, had dissipated. It wasn’t just gone; it was replaced by something far colder, far more menacing—an aura that seemed to bleed directly from the necklace around Chen Ren’s neck.
The pendant looked small but it glowed as if there was a pow...
Chapter 139
Kai had always been a person of few words.
In his childhood, silence had been a survival skill honed on the unforgiving streets, where speaking out of turn could land you in more trouble than any blade. Even after his master had taken him in, he maintained his cautious nature, observing more than speaking.
It wasn’t until he started mastering magic and earning respect among peers that he began to understand the true power of words. They could be as sharp a...
Chapter 32
Yu Kuang’s dark eyes narrowed as he glared at the man before him. The tension crackled between them, the air thick with unsaid threats. “What did you just say?” His voice was quiet, dangerously so.
The man who was on the opposite end flinched visibly. Baldy’s lips trembled as he swallowed hard.
“We got beaten up and captured while trying to take down Chen Ren,” he repeated, eyes darting between Yu Kuang’s piercing stare and the ground beneath him...
Chapter 138
They soon reached Veralt. Their carriages marked their arrival as they rolled past the gates. Crowds gathered along the roads, eyes lighting up with recognition and joy as Count Arzan’s carriage came into view.
Before Kai could process, the people were cheering, some waving with excited faces— respect and genuine warmth radiated through them.
Even though his visits had become frequent and routine, the joy on their faces as they saw his carriage filled him wi...
Chapter 31
“My boss will hear of it, and once he does, you won’t be able to get out of the consequences,” the bald thug growled, his spit dripping out of the corner of his mouth. His eyes, small and beady, were filled with hatred. “You dare go against him by beating his subordinate. You will pay with your life. Your life ends here. Your whole family will die—”
A sudden slap cracked through the room like a thunderclap. Chen Ren’s hand recoiled from the strike, his d...
Chapter 30
Chen Ren caught the piece of sharp metal striking him through the air. His body reacted faster than his mind, twisting in the air sharply.
The knife whistled past him, slicing so close that he could feel its chill brush against his cheeks. But the knife’s momentum downgraded and found its mark on the leg of the bald man who had been holding him as if he was clinging to his dear life.
A strangled cry erupted from the bald thug’s throat.
His iron grip fe...
Chapter 137
Kai stood on the raised platform in Verdis’s city square, gazing out at the sea of faces filling the plaza below. Every eye was fixed on him, they were waiting for him to start whatever he was about to say.
This was his city now, and it was a feeling that he couldn’t just shake away.
He cleared his throat, the quiet murmur in the crowd settling instantly, and began, his voice firm yet measured, carrying over the square. “People of Verdis, by the grace of ...
Chapter 29
Blood Snakes took the marketplace by shock.
Whispers slithered through the crowd, all the eyes darting nervously to the end where they moved with purpose.
There were ten of them, wearing black shirts with the emblem of a blood-red snake stitched across their chest. Their grins spoke of the power they knew they had as they thrust their chests out with each step they took. A tall, bald man walked in the front, acting like the leader as he waved to a few of the ...
Chapter 28
Despite the relentless sabotage of their supply lines by the Bai Hu Trade Association, Heavenly Fragrances grew stronger with each passing day. It was as though the heavens themselves had taken a liking to Chen Ren in this world.
As the time went on, he felt more relaxed. Unlike the initial days where his eyes always scanned for threats, now he felt at ease. Obviously, he wasn’t foolish enough to think that Bai Hu trades wouldn’t try something new, but something ...
Chapter 136
Henderson clutched the letter in his hands tightly, the force making it crinkle, fingers digging into the paper.
His eyes were so wide that they looked like they would pop out of their sockets any moment now. The young woman behind Arzan walked to the light. Her walk emanated a certain grace only a noble would’ve been trained to, but the aura— it sent chills prickling down his spine.
He knew who she was— Princess Amara.
She moved steadily with ...
Chapter 27
Heavenly Fragrances grew larger with each passing day. The name itself became familiar in the city’s middle-class households. The rapid development within such a short time was unusual, but Chen Ren had expected this would happen. What had started as whispers of an exotic yet affordable perfume soon became an uproar.
Each happy customer seemed to pull another into its fold, and soon, Heavenly Fragrances was on every discerning lady's lips— quite literally, a scent...