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Just then, that familiar mechanical voice rang in his ears, pulling Wen Jianyan back from his subtle emotions: [Congratulations to the streamer for triggering the scene: Flashback][Please recreate the events that once occurred in Room 1304] What once occurred in Room 1304... wasn't that the incident - [WTNL Chapter 43](https://98novels.com/wtnl-chapter-43/): Antai CommunityChapter 43: ...F*ck, I’m not recording! Wen Jianyan dejectedly wiped his hands dry. He dug out a medical kit from the bathroom and wrapped a bandage around his wrist a few times, covering the talisman pattern that was faintly showing on the back of his hand. This pattern was truly too eerie and peculiar. - [WTNL Chapter 42 [Arc 3]](https://98novels.com/wtnl-chapter-42/): Thank you 'Lou' for the Ko-fi~ Antai CommunityChapter 42: Goddess of luck's blessing Wen Jianyan once again returned to that live broadcast waiting room full of cameras and transparent compartments. Before the next instance began, he hurried to check his backpack. The [Xiaojie's Tooth] obtained in the Decai Middle School instance had already been used, - [WTNL Chapter 41](https://98novels.com/wtnl-chapter-41/): Streamer HallChapter 41: Get on the pirate ship Dark Fire Guild Headquarters. "...What? You lost?" A tall man with a slightly ruthless look between his brows stood at the head of the room, asking in disbelief. "Y-yes." Kong Laoliu and Li Zongze stood below with their heads bowed, responding with ugly expressions on their faces. - [WTNL Chapter 40](https://98novels.com/wtnl-chapter-40/): Streamer HallChapter 40: Kiss the ghost The black shadow dissipated, the other party's figure rapidly collapsing. The countdown in his ear continued [...5, 4, 3...] In just a few seconds, the entire instance would close, and the other party wouldn't be able to catch up anymore. However, under the gaze of those golden eyes, Wen - [WTNL Chapter 39 [End]](https://98novels.com/wtnl-chapter-39/): Fukang HospitalChapter 39: Thank you for your hospitality In the "Integrity First" live broadcast room: [...] [Does this dog of a scammer not even blink when he lies?] [Hahahahahahahaha love at first sight my ass, isn't this just trying to trick a ghost?] [No way, no way? The BOSS won't actually be fooled, right! Hurry - [WTNL Chapter 38](https://98novels.com/wtnl-chapter-38/): Fukang HospitalChapter 38: Although you're a ghost, you can't be so perverted! In the live broadcast square. [Fukang Private General Hospital] had leaped to become the most popular live broadcast hall in the entire square. Not only had the difficulty been raised to B-, but the viewing value had also been elevated to the highest - [WTNL Chapter 37](https://98novels.com/wtnl-chapter-37/): Fukang HospitalChapter 37: Run, run, run! Ten minutes ago. Fukang Private General Hospital, fourth floor. "Cheng Mei" disappeared without warning. Everyone stood in place with horrified expressions, taking a full five seconds to realize what had just happened. "Oh no, from the sound of it, that ghost thing was probably going after the big shot." - [WTNL Chapter 36](https://98novels.com/wtnl-chapter-36/): Fukang HospitalChapter 36: Mother of the World Fukang Private General Hospital, Second Basement Floor. A strong, putrid stench permeated the chilling air, mixed with the sweet metallic scent of blood and the smell of formalin, rushing straight to the head and causing dizziness. Infant specimens on iron racks, stitched corpses standing blankly in the corners, - [WTNL Chapter 35](https://98novels.com/wtnl-chapter-35/): Fukang HospitalChapter 35: The most perfect mother If this person wasn't Cheng Mei, then who could it be? More importantly, why would she infiltrate the Black team? As Wen Jianyan walked forward, he pondered carefully in his mind. Lin Qing? If it were Lin Qing, her appearing to take her younger brother out of danger - [WTNL Chapter 33](https://98novels.com/wtnl-chapter-33/): Fukang HospitalChapter 33: The red team wins In the “Integrity First” live broadcast room: [Fuck.] [Fuck.] [Hahahahahahahahahaha live broadcast room, you're not playing by the rules!] [Hahahahahahahaha or or or the streamer crashed and burned again hahahahahahaha!] [I can't take it, it's too much fun, is this the charm of a 'crash and burn' streamer!] - [WTNL Chapter 34](https://98novels.com/wtnl-chapter-34/): Fukang HospitalChapter 34: Blood is the best medium Soon, the Red Team met up on the first floor. Wen Ya, Li Zongze, and the other two had shockingly pale faces. Kong Laoliu huddled at the very back, rubbing his still-livid wrist with lingering fear. The atmosphere among them was extremely oppressive, with frustration and anger - [DBMEP CH76](https://98novels.com/dbmep-ch76/): Chapter 76: “If that day truly comes, the infected will include me." Xiang Nanli was so exhausted he didn't even know how he returned to his dormitory or how he managed to fall into bed. The dormitories of the Eternal City were located within the former City Lord's estate, the luxurious castle situated halfway up - [DBMEP CH75](https://98novels.com/dbmep-ch75/): Chapter 75: "What enviable cohesion." Dongfang Qingdi's boot stomped down hard on the head of the giant snake half, its tail thrashing and convulsing. Chunks of rubble fell from the rather unstable incubation pool. Facing Sirius—whose state was incredibly bizarre, his body shaped like a "Y"—Xiang Nanli chose to communicate with him from a safe - [TTGOL CH74](https://98novels.com/ttgol-ch74/): Chapter 74: Before Dawn (13) With exactly two hours left until midnight in 1926, Tang Cuo still hadn't found the gift the butler brought back from the bank. The three of them returned to the telephone. Qi Hui actively theorized, "When it comes down to it, why did the butler retrieve the gift early? Did - [TTGOL CH73](https://98novels.com/ttgol-ch73/): Chapter 73: Before Dawn (12) While Tang Cuo was studying the diary, Jin Cheng came over. Keeping his guard up against the Madam's ghost that could appear at any moment, he said, "There is nothing in the piano room, not even a key." This meant that the key to the Miss's room could only be - [WCBD CH103](https://98novels.com/wcbd-ch103/): Siles froze in surprise, then could not help but laugh. Chendo’s blatant way of asking for a benefit actually struck him as somewhat cute. People in love truly view everything through rose-tinted glasses. He removed his gloves, scarf, and coat in turn. Chendo stood fixed in place, watching him, patiently awaiting the "benefit" Siles was - [WCBD CH116](https://98novels.com/wcbd-ch116/): "To the left." In the guest bedroom on the first floor of 32 Lowell Street, Chendo and Siles stood side by side. The room originally had no bed, making it empty and spacious—perfect for combat practice. Of course, calling it "practice" was one thing, but Siles felt he first needed to get accustomed to this - [WCBD CH128](https://98novels.com/wcbd-ch128/): Chapter 128: Unlucky Events Siles withdrew his gaze from the windowsill. The doll in the dream said that Siles could manipulate its actions. However, when Siles woke up, he didn't find the doll appearing on his nightstand. An invisible guidance drew his attention to the windowsill, to the dolls he had bought at the underground - [WCBD CH130](https://98novels.com/wcbd-ch130/): Chapter 130: The Power of the Scion Chendo froze slightly, his gaze falling involuntarily on the stack of documents in front of him. They were stranded on this empty wilderness, with only a rather dilapidated small town nearby. Outside this train car, people were bustling about, immersed in the joy brought by the card game, - [WTNL Chapter 32](https://98novels.com/wtnl-chapter-32/): Fukang HospitalChapter 32: A mother for a day, a mother for life To go to the second basement level, a key was an absolute necessity. It seemed that this fifth floor was a must-visit. The five people left the abandoned operating room and returned to the building's elevator lobby along the way they came. The - [WTNL Chapter 31](https://98novels.com/wtnl-chapter-31/): Fukang HospitalChapter 31: Tool man, so easy to use! Fukang Private General Hospital, Fourth Floor. Past the spacious, deserted waiting area lay a long, narrow corridor. The floor was smooth and cold, polished enough to serve as a mirror. The green-and-white walls looked particularly bleak and dreary under the slightly cyan lighting. The steel doors - [WTNL Chapter 30](https://98novels.com/wtnl-chapter-30/): Fukang HospitalChapter 30: Inviting you to watch the most beautiful Captain Black in the entire instance! The phone emitted a "ding" sound. Su Cheng looked down and saw a message pop up on the screen: [Your Black faction teammate has transferred points to you: 50000] ...Good heavens. Although after reading the note Wen Jianyan brought, - [WTNL Chapter 29](https://98novels.com/wtnl-chapter-29/): Fukang HospitalChapter 29: Madonna of the Child With his previous experience, Wen Jianyan had actually guessed that the instance would definitely target him next. After all, this time he had exploited a rule loophole to become the mother of the ghost infant, causing the remaining survival time on his ID card to become incalculable. Although - [WTNL Chapter 28](https://98novels.com/wtnl-chapter-28/): Fukang HospitalChapter 28: Double insurance, absolutely foolproof! Seemingly realizing that the current situation was disadvantageous to them, all the faceless people slowly retreated backward. Soon, the pale faces disappeared into the darkness surrounding the delivery room, leaving Wen Jianyan standing alone in the massive operating room. In the “Integrity First” live broadcast room: [...Fuck.] [...Fuck.] - [WTNL Chapter 27](https://98novels.com/wtnl-chapter-27/): Fukang HospitalChapter 27: What are you waiting for? The operation is about to begin. The light and shadows in the room were dim. The light from the corridor penetrated the blurred glass, barely illuminating the faded, mottled children's drawings on the wall. The mohawk guy stared blankly, tongue-tied, at the young man in front of - [WTNL Chapter 26.2](https://98novels.com/wtnl-chapter-26-2/): Fukang HospitalChapter 26.2: Unsolved dead end Instantly, all the ghost babies turned their heads and looked in this direction. Pairs of pure black eyeballs looked exceptionally terrifying on their massive, livid-black heads. They stared unblinkingly at the young man before them, locking onto his figure completely. Wen Jianyan used his powerful psychological fortitude to control - [WTNL Chapter 26.1](https://98novels.com/wtnl-chapter-26-1/): Fukang HospitalChapter 26.1: Unsolved dead end Fukang Private General Hospital, second floor, Radiology Department and Archives. Rapid and chaotic footsteps echoed in the empty corridor. Su Cheng and Qi Shen ran desperately, shadows spreading behind them as if something was in relentless pursuit. "Quick! In here!" Su Cheng pulled out a Master Key he had - [WTNL Chapter 25](https://98novels.com/welcome-to-the-nightmare-live-chapter-25/): Fukang HospitalChapter 25: Mom, you look so beautiful This word "Mommy" rendered Wen Jianyan speechless. He didn't expect that in a short five minutes, he would go from an innocent, single young man to the mother of a child whose status as human or ghost was unknown. Is this logical?! But the next second, Wen - [WTNL Chapter 21 [Arc 2]](https://98novels.com/welcome-to-the-nightmare-live-chapter-21/): Fukang Hospital Chapter 21: Congratulations to the anchor for clearing the Lucky E Stigma! Wen Jianyan returned to that transparent room once again. Surrounded by intense light, countless large and small cameras encircled him, like prying eyes. [The next live broadcast will begin in five minutes.] It was this familiar voice again, the familiar countdown. - [WTNL Chapter 22.2](https://98novels.com/welcome-to-the-nightmare-live-chapter-22-2/): Fukang HospitalChapter 22.2—The first underground floor: Mortuary The already narrow room suddenly felt much more cramped with three people squeezing in. The air was murky, icy cold, and stagnant. Whether it was an illusion or not, the temperature here seemed even lower than outside, practically biting cold. Wen Jianyan inconspicuously glanced down at his phone - [WTNL Chapter 23](https://98novels.com/welcome-to-the-nightmare-live-chapter-23/): Fukang HospitalChapter 23: I fvcking believe you! The morgue was pitch black, so dark one couldn't see their own fingers. The icy air was thick with the pungent smell of formalin, and the faint stench of rotting corpses could be detected. The sound of bare feet scraping against the floor echoed as they moved slowly - [WTNL Chapter 24.2](https://98novels.com/welcome-to-the-nightmare-live-chapter-24-2/): Fukang HospitalChapter 24.2: This kind of thing! No! The “Integrity First” live broadcast room instantly exploded: [Ahhhhhh the streamer is here! The streamer is here!] [The bullet comments are on!!!] [Ahhhhhh look at me! Look at me! (Tipped 50 points)] Wen Jianyan glanced at the number of online viewers in the top right corner and - [WTNL Chapter 24.1](https://98novels.com/welcome-to-the-nightmare-live-chapter-24-1/): Fukang Hospital Chapter 24.1 After the special scene ended, the other two morgues returned to their original state. All the corpses were back in their original positions, as if they had never been moved. After pushing all the corpses into the cold storage units and locking them securely, the quest completion notification sounded in Wen - [WTNL Chapter 22.1](https://98novels.com/welcome-to-the-nightmare-live-chapter-22-1/): Fukang Hospital Chapter 22.1—The first underground floor: Mortuary "Bzz... bzz..." The fluorescent tube overhead emitted an unstable buzzing sound. Perhaps due to years of disrepair, the elevator doors always had a slight lagging sensation when opening. The space inside was much larger than other ordinary elevators. The iron-gray walls were densely covered with reddish-brown rust, - [WCBD CH129](https://98novels.com/wcbd-ch129/): Thank you @Renea for the Kofi~ Chapter 129: Secret Family Letter Chendo's words were no exaggeration; this was indeed a deserted wilderness. Due to the effects of the mist, the territories of countries in the Fisher World were always somewhat fragmented. The mist might separate this village from that settlement, or this city from that - [TTGOL CH65](https://98novels.com/ttgol-ch65/): Chapter 65: Before Dawn (4) The sudden appearance of a third person sent a chill through both Tang Cuo and Jin Cheng. The panicked cry for help pierced through the receiver so loudly that even Qi Hui heard it. "Zhou Dahai!" Overjoyed and alarmed, Qi Hui lunged at the telephone, looking as if he wanted - [TTGOL CH64](https://98novels.com/ttgol-ch64/): Chapter 64: Before Dawn (3) "What did you find?" "Yu Wangnian is poisoning his wife." The caller was Jin Cheng again. His voice sounded somewhat distorted over the phone and slightly breathless, indicating he had just been through a fierce fight. "I can tell you with absolute certainty that Yu Wangnian is the master of - [TTGOL CH63](https://98novels.com/ttgol-ch63/): Chapter 63: Before Dawn (2) Trading a single chocolate bean for a lackey was a bargain no matter how Tang Cuo calculated it. Furthermore, having suffered such a massive psychological blow, this new lackey accepted reality without a shred of suspicion. As for why the character panel didn't display a "poisoned" status after he swallowed - [TTGOL CH35](https://98novels.com/ttgol-ch35/): Chapter 35: Order The fog grew increasingly dense, panic escalating, yet the enemy remained unseen. Tang Cuo’s health cap was still ticking down 1% by 1%, yet he walked through the stairwell with steady footsteps, his expression as calm as ever. Chi Yan followed tightly behind him, clutching the Boom-Boom Eggs Jin Cheng had given - [TTGOL CH34](https://98novels.com/ttgol-ch34/): Chapter 34: Don't Suicide Rushing all the way to East Cross Street, Wen Xiaoming didn't see the scene of his boss being beaten to death by angry Zone F players; instead, he saw a sickly-looking Tang Cuo again. This scene was remarkably similar to when they first met. So this was the one who got - [TTGOL CH33](https://98novels.com/ttgol-ch33/): Chapter 33: BS01 "Truly insane!" A single comment from an onlooker in Yong Ye City perfectly summed up what Jin Cheng and Tang Cuo did over the next hour or so. These two rode the tram all the way from the edge of Zone F back to East Cross Street, changing routes halfway to turn - [TTGOL CH32](https://98novels.com/ttgol-ch32/): Chapter 32: The Great Tram Speedster As the customers of the izakaya gradually departed, only Tang Cuo, Jin Cheng, and Chi Yan remained inside. The proprietress brought Tang Cuo his tempura and glared at Jin Cheng. "Look at you, driving all my customers away." Jin Cheng shrugged. "Maybe they just didn't like your cooking." "The - [TTGOL CH31](https://98novels.com/ttgol-ch31-2/): Chapter 31: The Twelve Movements For Jin Cheng, a high-tier player who had roamed Yong Ye City for three years, hidden missions were no stranger. However, this was his first time encountering a serial mission. "Hidden missions are usually standalone," Jin Cheng said, toying with the ring. "The Kingdom Hidden in Moonlight, the continent's most - [TTGOL CH31](https://98novels.com/ttgol-ch31/): Chapter 31: The Twelve Movements As a high-tier player who had spent three years knocking about Yong Ye City, Jin Cheng was no stranger to hidden quests. However, this was also his first time encountering a chained quest. "Hidden quests are usually standalone," Jin Cheng said, fiddling with the ring. "'Kingdom of the Hidden Moon,' - [WTNL Chapter 2.1](https://98novels.com/welcome-to-the-nightmare-live-chapter-2-1/): Decai Middle SchoolChapter 2.1 [Hello, rookie streamer. Congratulations on starting your first live broadcast.] Just then, a voice suddenly sounded. The voice was mechanical and calm, sounding exceptionally abrupt in the empty dormitory. [I will now explain the rules to you.] [This instance is a standard time-limited instance with a duration of 10 hours.(The current - [WTNL Chapter 20](https://98novels.com/welcome-to-the-nightmare-live-chapter-20/): Streamer HallChapter 20: Integrity First — "Wait." The two words rang out abruptly in the empty space, lazy and carrying a hint of carelessness, but they were resounding, possessing a strange magic that made them impossible to ignore. The few people in front couldn't help but quiet down, subconsciously looking in the direction of the - [WTNL Chapter 19.1](https://98novels.com/welcome-to-the-nightmare-live-chapter-19-1/): Decai Middle SchoolChapter 19.1: My good dog Upon hearing the words "Critical Success," a buzzing sound rang in Wen Jianyan's ears. His mind went blank, and for a moment, he actually couldn't react. "..." Ah? What? What succeeded? The next second, the feeling of his waist being squeezed tightly successfully pulled Wen Jianyan back from - [WTNL Chapter 19.2 [End]](https://98novels.com/welcome-to-the-nightmare-live-chapter-19-2/): Decai Middle SchoolChapter 19.2: My good dog [Streamer has gone offline.] [Live broadcast room 789326qwk will close in one minute; countdown: 60, 59...] The live broadcast barrage fell into a dead silence. A few seconds later, the viewers finally came back to their senses, and scattered bullet comments floated across the black screen. [Holy crap... - [WTNL Chapter 18](https://98novels.com/welcome-to-the-nightmare-live-chapter-18/): Decai Middle SchoolChapter 18: A pair of golden eyes stared at him The Live Broadcast Square was boiling with excitement. Just a minute ago, the D-rank instance [Decai Middle School] suddenly surged up the rankings without any warning, jumping up four sections in an instant and landing directly at the very top of the entire - [WTNL Chapter 17](https://98novels.com/welcome-to-the-nightmare-live-chapter-17/): Thank you @MochiiSpiider for the Ko-fi~ Decai Middle SchoolChapter 17 Kong Shixing had a grim face as he stepped downstairs. After realizing he had been played, he immediately reacted—the other party was likely a streamer. An out-and-out scammer. Kong Shixing had never thought that one day he would actually be screwed over so badly. And - [WTNL Chapter 14.2](https://98novels.com/welcome-to-the-nightmare-live-chapter-14-2/): Decai Middle SchoolChapter 14.2: This dog scammer is here again! The moment the item reached his hand, the system notification sound rang in his ears: [Congratulations to the streamer for obtaining a hidden item (Normal) in the instance!][Collection Progress: 2/3] Hearing the notification in his ears, Wen Jianyan's expression didn't change in the slightest. He - [WTNL Chapter 16.2](https://98novels.com/welcome-to-the-nightmare-live-chapter-16-2/): Decai Middle SchoolChapter 16.2: What kind of plague god are you? The young man before him suddenly spoke. He raised his eyes, his gaze clear and bright. Excitement was hidden beneath a calm surface, looking exceptionally breathtaking in the darkness. Su Cheng subconsciously held his breath. Wen Jianyan took a step forward, holding the mirror - [WTNL Chapter 16.1](https://98novels.com/welcome-to-the-nightmare-live-chapter-16-1/): Decai Middle SchoolChapter 16.1 "........................" Su Cheng had a blank look on his face. He stood rooted to the spot, unable to move, and could only stare blankly at the young man in front of him who called himself a "rookie streamer." Wen Jianyan propped himself up against the wall with one hand, bent down - [WTNL Chapter 15.2](https://98novels.com/welcome-to-the-nightmare-live-chapter-15-2/): Decai Middle SchoolChapter 15.2: As a real man, be a coward when you should! Wen Jianyan interrupted him, speaking quickly. He slightly narrowed his eyes, scrutinizing the other party's blurry outline in the darkness. If the person who came were one of those veteran streamers, Wen Jianyan absolutely wouldn't have made a move to snatch - [WTNL Chapter 15.1](https://98novels.com/welcome-to-the-nightmare-live-chapter-15-1/): Decai Middle SchoolChapter 15.1: As a real man, be a coward when you should! [Hahahahahahahaha LOL, why did he get caught so fast!] [Hahahahahaha I announce that I'm living in this live broadcast room from now on; it brings me too much joy.] [Hahahahahahahaha, why is it so funny to watch the streamer fail hahahahahaha!] - [DBMEP CH74](https://98novels.com/dbmep-ch74/): Chapter 74: But Shouldn't Someone Look Up at the One sentence from above, running errands until your legs break below. Andrew returned to his office and began racking his brains, polishing the recruitment message for the base. The thought of having to transmit it back to the boss for final approval after writing it filled - [DBMEP CH73](https://98novels.com/dbmep-ch73/): Chapter 73: What the heck was he expecting! According to Gusu City's calendar, it was currently summer. The temperature still wasn't high, but precipitation had increased significantly. Xiang Nanli had just finished harvesting a bag of fungus when a mass of ominous dark clouds drifted over. A few minutes later, thunder rumbled, and bean-sized raindrops - [TTGOL CH72](https://98novels.com/ttgol-ch72/): Chapter 72: Before Dawn (11) "1916. My parents married in 1916." The key the Miss slid through the crack in the door fit the piano room's keyhole. By this time, only the final eleven minutes remained until midnight. Tang Cuo and Jin Cheng didn't dare delay; they bolted for the second floor, ignoring the Miss's - [TTGOL CH71](https://98novels.com/ttgol-ch71/): Chapter 71: Before Dawn (10) There were five relatively legible pages in Yu Wangnian's diary, each recording events from different time periods. However, these five pages were also stained with a few drops of blood, obscuring some fragmented information. [Oct **,191*: I have never seen a girl as much like a lilac as she. She - [TTGOL CH30](https://98novels.com/ttgol-ch30/): Chapter 30: Showdown in the Devil City (7) In a split second, countless thoughts flashed through Number 1's mind. The moment the announcement sounded, he knew Jin Cheng hadn't come back to save him. Disappointment bred malice, and courage surged back into his chest. His expression suddenly contorted into a vicious snarl, and he lunged - [TTGOL CH29](https://98novels.com/ttgol-ch29/): Chapter 29: Showdown in the Devil City (6) Meng Yufei was dead. Amid deafening cheers, gifts rained down one after another; some spectators even tossed down pixel cubes directly—green ones, red ones, and blue ones. The remaining players watched with itching desire, yet none dared step forward to snatch them. "Don't get distracted," Peng Mingfan - [TTGOL CH28](https://98novels.com/ttgol-ch28/): Chapter 28: Showdown in the Devil City (5) After rushing for more than ten minutes, Tang Cuo's group of three finally caught up with the main force. The first thing that reached their ears was still the voice of the little imp: "Whoa, whoa! Look at our Number 4, it really is superb! Look at - [TTGOL CH27](https://98novels.com/ttgol-ch27/): Chapter 27: Showdown in the Devil City (4) Tang Cuo waited for ten minutes, but the giant serpent still hadn't woken up. Peng Mingfan, Number 6 in the ghillie suit, and the others successively completed their trials. Tasks like scrubbing backs and washing fur weren't particularly perilous, but they didn't yield any rewards either. The - [TTGOL CH26](https://98novels.com/ttgol-ch26/): Chapter 26: Showdown in the Devil City (3) Tang Cuo had always been fierce and unyielding, and with 98% HP, he had plenty of confidence to spare. But this time, he still chose to cross directly via the tightrope, sparing himself from smashing against the cliff face into meat paste and dying an unsightly death. - [WCBD CH127 [Vol 5]](https://98novels.com/wcbd-ch127-vol-5/): Chapter 127: New Changes "Dear Mother, I hope this letter finds you well. "I am planning to purchase a property in Lamifa City and am writing to ask for your opinion. Professor Bright recommended a residence in the neighborhood near Atherton Square; it's a three-story house with a garden. "I am very fond of the - [WCBD CH104](https://98novels.com/wcbd-ch104/): A date, in theory, ought to begin with sweet words from the moment two people meet. Yet Siles and Chendo's Monday date began with a question from Siles: "Chendo, what is the last recorded record regarding Ligadia within the Praia family?" "The last record?" Chendo was taken aback for a moment and pondered briefly before - [WCBD CH93](https://98novels.com/wcbd-ch93/): Chendo did not leave immediately; instead, he waited until Mary returned. Mary said in a relatively cheerful tone, "It's been resolved. That coat… seemed to have turned into an out-of-control Time Trace. Miles neutralized the coat's activity." Everyone present knew what an "out-of-control Time Trace" meant, but… Chester said in utter disbelief, "How could that - [WCBD CH106](https://98novels.com/wcbd-ch106/): Siles was equally struck by this quote mentioned by Kellogg. Summary of the Age of Shadows Literature was the book on Kellogg's recommended reading list that provided Siles with the most inspiration. Once again, he gained insight into the relationship between deities and believers of that era from a literary perspective. It was fair to - [WCBD CH120](https://98novels.com/wcbd-ch120/): The three people took their seats at the Ernestine Tavern. Jon seemed somewhat curious about the relationship between Siles and Chendo, but he didn't pry. After sitting down, he said, "Such freezing weather. The things happening in Lamifa City are even more chilling." Siles nodded in agreement. Jon changed the subject, "Since you are very - [WCBD CH122](https://98novels.com/wcbd-ch122/): "I'm not sure if this letter will disappoint you, Professor. Uh... I hope not. "Anyway, I'll sneak the bad news to the very front: I couldn't find the painter you mentioned, nor could I find out his name. "...The bad news is over! Let's move on to some good news. "I did find one or - [WCBD CH125.1](https://98novels.com/wcbd-ch125-1/): Chapter 125: Commendation Ceremony "Good afternoon, Professor." Ms. Aston found Siles in the conference hall where the commendation ceremony was being held. Siles was standing by the window, wondering why Atherton Central Square was visible from this room. The space behind the door at the History Society was an unbelievable place, and nothing in his - [WCBD CH126](https://98novels.com/wcbd-ch126/): Chapter 126: The Final Power Siles Noel couldn't help but freeze, then frowned slightly. He looked around and saw the wandering street urchins from the West District dispersing and chatting with each other. He indeed didn't see Jimmy. He asked, "Could he have gone to deliver goods and not returned yet?" Anthony shook his head. - [WTNL Chapter 14.1](https://98novels.com/welcome-to-the-nightmare-live-chapter-14-1/): Decai Middle SchoolChapter 14.1: This dog scammer is here again! In the pitch-black darkness, only the flashlight in Kong Shixing's hand emitted a faint light. The light beam swayed slightly with his steps, feebly swallowed by the darkness ahead. Kong Shixing looked at Su Cheng with concern and asked in a low voice, "Is your - [WTNL Chapter 13.2](https://98novels.com/welcome-to-the-nightmare-live-chapter-13-2/): Decai Middle SchoolChapter 13.2: Deceiving people is his old profession Wen Jianyan narrowed his eyes slightly, his long eyelashes blocking the glare, his face remaining impassive. Soon, the beam of light lowered. Accompanied by a series of footsteps, the three people opposite them walked over. The leader held a flashlight in his hand, and the - [WTNL Chapter 13.1](https://98novels.com/welcome-to-the-nightmare-live-chapter-13-1/): Decai Middle SchoolChapter 13.1 "..." The moment Wen Jianyan's voice fell, the air instantly plunged into a dead silence. The smile on the person in the mirror had vanished at some point. Wearing a face identical to Wen Jianyan's, his expression was cold and terrifying. He slowly repeated, "What?" The young man before him was - [WTNL Chapter 12](https://98novels.com/welcome-to-the-nightmare-live-chapter-12/): Decai Middle SchoolChapter 12: Beautiful Offering The two rushed up to the fourth floor as fast as they could, stumbling along the way. Whether it was psychological or not, this floor was far dimmer than the other three. The darkness acted like a sponge, completely absorbing all sounds, leaving only an unsettling, boundless dead silence. - [WTNL Chapter 11](https://98novels.com/welcome-to-the-nightmare-live-chapter-11/): Decai Middle SchoolChapter 11: Have you found my face? After leaping onto the bottom of the leaderboard, the number of online viewers in the live broadcast room increased rapidly. [Ding! The number of online viewers in the live broadcast room has exceeded 6,000.] [Ding! The number of online viewers in the live broadcast room has - [WTNL Chapter 10](https://98novels.com/welcome-to-the-nightmare-live-chapter-10-2/): Thank you 'Taryn Morgan' for the Ko-fi~ Decai Middle SchoolChapter 10: You're about to make history! Wen Jianyan felt a chill rising straight up from the soles of his feet. "What's wrong?" Seeing that he hadn't moved for a long time, Su Cheng asked somewhat nervously. Wen Jianyan steadied himself and replied in as flat - [WTNL Chapter 9.2](https://98novels.com/welcome-to-the-nightmare-live-chapter-9-2/): Decai Middle SchoolChapter 9.2: 408 Before Su Cheng could breathe a sigh of relief, those silhouettes reappeared in the next classroom. They still stood shoulder-to-shoulder, but this time, they were even closer to the front. And in the next room. And the next. With every classroom they passed, the silhouettes took a step forward. Those - [WTNL Chapter 9.1](https://98novels.com/welcome-to-the-nightmare-live-chapter-9-1/): Decai Middle SchoolChapter 9.1: 408 Su Cheng truly never imagined that bypassing the old witch’s alert radius using time differences and blind spots could be this simple. The young man traveling with him seemed to know the building’s internal structure like the back of his hand, advancing and retreating through the dark with absolute ease. - [WTNL Chapter 8.2](https://98novels.com/welcome-to-the-nightmare-live-chapter-8-2/): Decai Middle SchoolChapter 8.2 Before one of the eyeballs rolled in their direction, Wen Jianyan swiftly shut the crack, blocking her line of sight. His palm rested soundlessly against the freezing door panel; he could practically feel the heavy vibrations brought on by the footsteps outside. Seriously... She truly had nothing to do with looking - [WTNL Chapter 8.1](https://98novels.com/welcome-to-the-nightmare-live-chapter-8-1/): Decai Middle SchoolChapter 8.1 Upon hearing the mission, everyone was completely dumbfounded. After their recent ordeal, the hint provided by this D-rank instance was already glaringly obvious: "As long as you abide by the rules, you will not be killed." However, right after the NPC explicitly stated the rule "Do not leave the dormitory after - [WTNL Chapter 7.2](https://98novels.com/welcome-to-the-nightmare-live-chapter-7-2/): Decai Middle SchoolChapter 7.2: The face in the mirror is not mine Wen Jianyan flipped back page by page, looking at the increasingly messy handwriting on it, goosebumps popping out layer upon layer on his back. He uncontrollably remembered that monster in the mirror in the downstairs duty room. As it gradually approached him, that - [WTNL Chapter 7.1](https://98novels.com/welcome-to-the-nightmare-live-chapter-7-1/): Decai Middle SchoolChapter 7.1 After a chase battle, Wen Jianyan knew the layout of the dormitory building like the back of his hand. Skillfully using a few visual blind spots, he sneaked back into the room where he had woken up before anyone could discover him. It looked no different from when he left a - [WTNL Chapter 5.1](https://98novels.com/welcome-to-the-nightmare-live-chapter-5-1/): Decai Middle SchoolChapter 5.1: Congratulations to the streamer for triggering the scenario: Chase Battle "Clang!" Wen Jianyan fell flat on his back, landing in an extremely ungraceful manner. His tailbone knocked against the hard floor, sending a burst of faint, dull pain that slightly twisted his expression and forced him to bite back a low - [WTNL Chapter 4.2](https://98novels.com/welcome-to-the-nightmare-live-chapter-4-2/): Decai Middle SchoolChapter 4.2 The person responsible for serving food was an old, hunched hag. Her eyes were murky, and her fingers were wrinkled like tree bark. She tremblingly gripped the rice scoop, the galvanized iron scoop scraping against the bottom of the basin with a piercing sound. Dinner was a kind of congee-like substance. - [WTNL Chapter 4.1](https://98novels.com/welcome-to-the-nightmare-live-chapter-4-1/): Decai Middle SchoolChapter 4.1: F*ck, a fox exploiting a tiger’s might In the live broadcast plaza, the quick access portals to the various live broadcast halls were arranged from top to bottom according to their viewing value. Perhaps because there were too many newcomers, the live broadcast halls opened this time were basically all below - [WTNL Chapter 5.2](https://98novels.com/welcome-to-the-nightmare-live-chapter-5-2/): Decai Middle SchoolChapter 5.2 Immediately after, Wen Jianyan saw two health bars appear at the top of his vision. One was Health Points, and the other was Sanity Points. [If Health Points reach zero, the streamer dies, and the live broadcast ends. If Sanity Points reaches zero, the streamer will become a part of the - [WTNL Chapter 3.2](https://98novels.com/welcome-to-the-nightmare-live-chapter-3-2/): Decai Middle SchoolChapter 3.2 The drawer was covered in dust, piled with useless clutter: yellowed old photos, a few crumpled bills of loose change, half a red comb with broken teeth, paper scraps, torn fabric ends, and some small glass knick-knacks. Nothing special. Except... Wen Jianyan's gaze shifted, his line of sight pausing slightly on - [WTNL Chapter 2.2](https://98novels.com/welcome-to-the-nightmare-live-chapter-2-2/): Decai Middle SchoolChapter 2.2: Damn, Master of Covering Up Lies The number of online viewers in the live broadcast room rapidly dropped from over eighty. Just before he was about to rush to the door, Wen Jianyan suddenly stopped in his tracks, abruptly turned around— And stopped firmly at the door of the duty room. - [WTNL Chapter 6.2](https://98novels.com/welcome-to-the-nightmare-live-chapter-6-2/): Decai Middle SchoolChapter 6.2: The target of hatred Leaving only that last sentence drifting and floating, dissipating into the air. Wen Jianyan gazed at the empty duty room, his eyelashes slightly lowered, no expression visible on his face. He turned around and picked up that photo from the drawer's hidden compartment. In the photo, the - [WTNL Chapter 6.1](https://98novels.com/welcome-to-the-nightmare-live-chapter-6-1/): Decai Middle SchoolChapter 6.1 The swimming hair remained completely still. They densely covered the walls and the floor, looking as if some kind of shadow had persisted in reality. Amidst a deathly silence, a gloomy pressure enveloped down from above, and the passage of time seemed to lose its meaning. Wen Jianyan stood in place. - [WTNL Chapter 3.1](https://98novels.com/welcome-to-the-nightmare-live-chapter-3-1/): Decai Middle SchoolChapter 3.1: People, they're all voyeuristic. After modifying the list, the old witch closed the crumpled little notebook and tossed it to Wen Jianyan: "Alright, send it over, but you must copy one for me to keep." The young man hurriedly caught the roster, pushed up his slightly crooked glasses frame, and answered - [WTNL Chapter 1 [Arc 1]](https://98novels.com/welcome-to-the-nightmare-live-chapter-1/): Decai Middle SchoolChapter 1: Really, bad luck "Bang!" A loud noise rang out, and a massive magnesium light suddenly flared up. The blinding, daylight-bright light dispelled the darkness, revealing everything in an instant. Wen Jianyan subconsciously shrank back, raising a hand to block the sudden intense light. [The next live broadcast will begin in five - [TTGOL CH25](https://98novels.com/ttgol-ch25/): Chapter 25: Showdown in the Devil City (2) When the starting pistol fired, before the players could even grasp the rules of the race, they were sent flying forward. Yes, literally flying—as if a pair of hands had suddenly materialized behind them, shoving them hard. Qian Wei was shoved so violently he nearly coughed up - [TTGOL CH24](https://98novels.com/ttgol-ch24/): Chapter 24: Showdown in the Devil City (1) The battleground between Jin Cheng and Meng Yufei shifted from midair to the rooftops, and from the rooftops down into the avenue, moving so fast that onlookers could barely keep up. The players originally trailing the four-person group scattered in a frenzy, terrified of being caught in - [TTGOL CH23](https://98novels.com/ttgol-ch23/): Chapter 23: The Little Megaphone East Cross Street in Zone F of Evernight City had suddenly been plunged into jittery tension and paranoia. Thirteen people had vanished from their rooms, leaving behind only pools of blood—some of which had long since dried up. Who the murderer was, nobody knew. It wasn't until Tang Cuo walked - [TTGOL CH22](https://98novels.com/ttgol-ch22/): Chapter 22: The Deceased Tang Cuo had a long, drawn-out dream. When he woke up, he was groggy and disoriented. With no lights on in the room, he couldn't quite tell whether it was day or night. A couple of seconds later, he remembered that Evernight City had no daytime to begin with. Blurred light - [TTGOL CH21](https://98novels.com/ttgol-ch21/): Chapter 21: Ruby Tavern Still on East Cross Street, still in Tang Cuo's small room with the broken window, Chi Yan, acting as a true warrior, faced the exact same scenario Wen Xiaoming had back then. This was called Two Butchers and a Dinosaur Waiting to be Slaughtered. "Tang-ge, listen to me explain—" Chi Yan - [TTGOL CH41](https://98novels.com/ttgol-ch41/): Chapter 41: The Death of the Poet (6) In the center of the hall, a lone well was bathed in the cold moonlight. The moonlight spilled down through the hollow, carved window of the vault above. Pure white Chinese roses poked their heads out from inside the well, climbing upward and upward until they reached - [TTGOL CH54](https://98novels.com/ttgol-ch54/): Chapter 54: Little Tiger [Character]ID K27216: Tang CuoCharacter Points: 30Force: 16Intelligence: 4Charm: 0Rating: AHealth: 98% Survival is not easy; please keep up the good work. The very first thing Tang Cuo did upon returning to Yong Ye City was allocate his points. He added 22 points to Force, 6 to Intelligence to round it out, - [TTGOL CH59](https://98novels.com/ttgol-ch59/): Chapter 59: Pass the Parcel (2) "Do you have anything you want to say to me?" The bald, burly man spoke, but not a single person present answered. All the players maintained cold, impassive faces, experiencing for the first time what it felt like to clear an instance with a walkthrough—it was as if they - [TTGOL CH61](https://98novels.com/ttgol-ch61/): Chapter 61: Red List Tang Cuo choosing to split up was, of course, unrealistic. He ultimately accepted the Big Red Flower and headed to the Mission Hall with Jin Cheng once again to enter an instance together. As for the crowds gathering in the Mission Hall, they ignored them completely. Whoever the system selected as - [TTGOL CH67](https://98novels.com/ttgol-ch67/): Chapter 67: Before Dawn (6) At the end of the call, Tang Cuo instructed Qi Hui to tell Zhou Dahai to find a way to investigate the attic. The fact that Zhou Dahai had been trapped in a mere basement for so long and frightened half to death by the non-aggressive ghost of Yu Wangyue - [TTGOL CH20](https://98novels.com/ttgol-ch20/): Chapter 20: The Kitchen Knife Gang Tang Cuo enlisted in the army at eighteen, and his very first drill instructor was Jin Cheng. Back then, Tang Cuo was like a wild weed growing against the wind, his edges lined with jagged thorns. The great Instructor Jin had reportedly been demoted to train new recruits as - [TTGOL CH19](https://98novels.com/ttgol-ch19/): Chapter 19: Old Friends Opening his eyes once again, Tang Cuo found himself back in his room on East Cross Street, his character panel hovering before him. [Character] Player ID K27216: Tang CuoStat Points: 18Force: -8Intelligence: 0Charm: 0Rating: A-Health: 16%Yingjun's Curse: Fire Resistance -80% Survival is not easy; please keep up the good work. Seeing - [TTGOL CH18](https://98novels.com/ttgol-ch18/): Chapter 18: The Returner on a Snowy Night (12) While Mr. Crow was stomping and cursing in a furious rage, Jin Cheng sneezed in the backyard of the lodge. He rubbed his nose and looked up at the sky, figuring some bastard had to be badmouthing him again. Who could it be? As an elite - [TTGOL CH17](https://98novels.com/ttgol-ch17/): Chapter 17: The Returner on a Snowy Night (11) When it comes to killing, sooner is always better than later. Almost the exact instant their eyes met, Tang Cuo and Jin Cheng understood what was in each other's gaze. One smashed through the window while the other confronted her head-on. At such close quarters, Jin - [TTGOL CH16](https://98novels.com/ttgol-ch16/): Chapter 16: The Returner on a Snowy Night (10) Close to six in the morning, without the sound of Li Yingjun banging on the door, the group woke up one after another. Just after waking, Qian Wei let out a loud sneeze. Turning his head and seeing the extinguished campfire, he shivered as he tried - [TTGOL CH15](https://98novels.com/ttgol-ch15/): Chapter 15: The Returner on a Snowy Night (9) The corpse was dug up, but it was an unfamiliar man. He had been buried upright in a deep pit. The man was already dead, yet his hair continued to grow upward, up and up, until it pierced through the ground and transformed into a sapling. - [TTGOL CH13](https://98novels.com/ttgol-ch13/): Chapter 13: The Returner on a Snowy Night (7) Clack! A silver dinner knife suddenly lodged into the wooden floor in front of Li Yingjun. The blade vibrated with a humming sound, halting his footsteps. The familiar sight made everyone turn to look at Jin Cheng. The man sat lazily in an armchair, propping his - [TTGOL CH12](https://98novels.com/ttgol-ch12/): Chapter 12: The Returner on a Snowy Night (6) Lunch for eight people, each harboring their own ulterior motives. The meal was a deeply stewed beef and potato dish. The pot that Li Shuangshuang had poisoned filled the room with a tantalizing aroma when it was brought out, but everyone could only smell the fragrance - [TTGOL CH11](https://98novels.com/ttgol-ch11/): Chapter 11: The Returner on a Snowy Night (5) Li Shuangshuang was feeling somewhat apprehensive. She had been in Yong Ye City for a month and a half, completed a few missions, and encountered many people, but she had never seen anyone quite like Tang Cuo and Jin Cheng. They were powerful; even if they - [TTGOL CH14](https://98novels.com/ttgol-ch14/): Chapter 14: The Returner on a Snowy Night (8) Half an hour later, the six-person team halted in the woods. By this point, they had only covered about a thousand meters since leaving the lodge. The bitter cold slowed their pace, and searching for the glowing powder had led them down many wrong turns. Fortunately, - [DBMEP CH72](https://98novels.com/dbmep-ch72/): Chapter 72: Sometimes Dongfang Qingdi feels Xiang Nanli is also quite the war criminal. Eternal City, on the winding path leading to Pasture No. 1. Sitting in the driver's seat of a modified, three-wheeled motorized tricycle, Andrew babbled endlessly: "Those four-wheeled cars are public property. I didn't feel comfortable driving one over, afraid the cabin - [DBMEP CH71](https://98novels.com/dbmep-ch71/): Chapter 71: Eternal City No. 1 Pasture. "Xiao Qing, what were you just looking at?" Xiang Nanli turned his head. From his perspective, all he could see was a dense mountain forest. The last time he came here, the surrounding trees were still bare. Species capable of surviving in harsh environments truly all possessed their - [AD CH117](https://98novels.com/ad-ch117/): Chapter 117: Lao Wu's Love (Extra 1) "What do you think?" Chen Jian asked with a smile. He was driving, while beside him, Shan Yu's phone was on a continuous loop playing the character entrance video for Dayin Jianghu, which Hu Pan had just gotten Liu Wu to finish post-production on yesterday. "Liu Wu made - [AD CH122](https://98novels.com/ad-ch122/): Chapter 122: Dayin Jianghu, To Be Continued (Extra 6) Chen Jian sat at the front desk, checking the room reservations on the computer while resting his hand down to stroke Mogu, who sat beside his chair. More than half the rooms were booked. Honestly, there was no real need to check this information over and - [AD CH121](https://98novels.com/ad-ch121/): Chapter 121: Love You Very Much (Extra 5) Shan Yu's guess was absurd, but in the face of his dad's rather unexpected reaction, Chen Jian was caught in two minds. On one hand, he thought it was impossible—his dad had never raised a hand against anyone in his entire life, and his words had been - [AD CH120](https://98novels.com/ad-ch120/): Chapter 120: Someone Comes Out (Extra 4) "Dad," Chen Jian looked at his dad, sliding the tissue box across the table toward him. "This thing... Sun Nana only went to talk to him this morning. We still don't know the outcome, or whether..." "I know what you mean," his dad pulled out a tissue and - [AD CH119](https://98novels.com/ad-ch119/): Chapter 119: Just Everyday Life (Extra 3) When Chen Jian came down from the third floor, his ears were practically ringing. He had stood outside a guest room on the third floor for half an hour, listening to an older gentleman critique every single aspect of Dayin Guesthouse. From parking guidance at the entrance, to - [AD CH118](https://98novels.com/ad-ch118/): Chapter 118: A Bit of Everyday Life (Extra 2) "Hello, front desk." Chen Jian picked up the phone, glancing at the wall clock beside him. Three o'clock in the morning. "Hello," a girl's voice came through from the other end. "Isn't your front desk usually staffed by a girl?" "Her shift ended," Chen Jian replied. - [TTGOL CH10](https://98novels.com/ttgol-ch10/): Chapter 10: The Returner on a Snowy Night (4) Tang Cuo, a man repeatedly teetering on the edge of death, tenaciously survived another day. Qian Wei, Zhao Ping, and An Ning scrambled up from the ground, staring dumbfounded as the other black bear fled for its life. Turning their heads to look at the surrounding - [TTGOL CH9](https://98novels.com/ttgol-ch9/): Chapter 9: The Returner on a Snowy Night (3) Yingjun was dead, and Yingjun was alive again. He smiled good-naturedly, but he was a mute. Everyone watched as the waitress welcomed him in as if nothing had happened, and watched as Li Yingjun nodded at them friendlily, ran to the back door to drop off - [TTGOL CH8](https://98novels.com/ttgol-ch8/): Chapter 8: The Returner on a Snowy Night (2) Ten minutes later, everyone gathered in the downstairs lobby to make dumplings. The round-faced waitress almost fainted upon seeing the corpse and was still in shock, so naturally, she couldn't take on the heavy responsibility of making dumplings. However, apart from the middle-aged man, the rest - [TTGOL CH6](https://98novels.com/ttgol-ch6/): Chapter 6: Sparring Tang Cuo had morning rage, a very severe morning rage. To what extent? To the point that his HP, which had just recovered to 8%, dropped back down to 7%. He was repeatedly jumping back and forth on the edge of death. But the more it was like this, the more patient - [TTGOL CH7](https://98novels.com/ttgol-ch7/): Chapter 7: The Returner on a Snowy Night (1) After a six-hour rest, Tang Cuo's HP recovered to 30% and stopped increasing. A glaring "-8" hung there, silently mocking him. It seemed that as long as he had a negative score, he wouldn't be able to recover to a full state, and he would forever - [TTGOL CH70](https://98novels.com/ttgol-ch70/): Chapter 70: Before Dawn (9) "Miss! Miss Yu, look here! There are still people inside!" Qi Hui began pounding on the window, shouting frantically in anxiety. But no matter how loudly he called, the young girl in the red dress never once looked back at him. Qi Hui yelled until his throat was dry and - [TTGOL CH69](https://98novels.com/ttgol-ch69/): Chapter 69: Before Dawn (8) Watching two ghosts sit across from each other playing chess was an incredibly bizarre sight, especially in an abandoned attic covered in cobwebs and dust from years of neglect. There was also a fresh corpse lying on the bed in the attic. How fresh? Ignoring the gazes from the two - [WCBD CH125.2](https://98novels.com/wcbd-ch125-2/): He was pondering how he should make the check. When he made a check, he always needed a definite referent. For instance, when making a check on himself, he had to say the name "Siles Noel". But what name could a feather have? No, he should ask, what exactly did this "name" spoken during the - [WCBD CH124](https://98novels.com/wcbd-ch124/): Chapter 124: Very Bright and Very Dark "Good afternoon, Professor Noel." The mild-mannered painter, Alden Bridges, greeted Siles with a slight smile. It was January 30th, a Friday afternoon. Nearly two weeks ago, Siles had asked Dorothea for the Bridges family's address and subsequently written a letter to Emil, asking if he would like to - [DBMEP CH70](https://98novels.com/dbmep-ch70/): Chapter 70: Ezekiel, Turning Human. Perhaps summer was approaching. The temperature on the surface had spiked recently, going from negative forty or fifty degrees to just negative one or two degrees. Xiang Nanli's nutrient liquid could finally be consumed directly without needing to be thawed. Gospel also no longer had to worry about being unable - [DBMEP CH69](https://98novels.com/dbmep-ch69/): Chapter 69: "Yo, Comrade War Criminal. Haven't..." Xiang Nanli bent over, hands resting on his knees. He looked back and forth between the moldy seeds on the ground and Beichen, who was squatting in front of the seeds deep in thought, his eyes brimming with anticipation. These seeds varied in size, some large and some - [DBMEP CH68](https://98novels.com/dbmep-ch68/): Chapter 68: “Your teacher is very beautiful.” For a robot, what exactly counted as suicide? Xiang Nanli had read the history of the Human Alliance. There was a period of time when robots frequently created panic by self-destructing. A service robot that was smiling and chatting warmly with you one second could take you out - [TTGOL CH68](https://98novels.com/ttgol-ch68/): Chapter 68: Before Dawn (7) Faced with Rong Yi's threat, Tang Cuo felt like he'd been bitten by a summer mosquito—a little itchy, and he just wanted to swat it dead and be done with it. However, the implication hidden within Rong Yi's words caught his attention more. He looked straight into Rong Yi's eyes - [TTGOL CH5](https://98novels.com/ttgol-ch5/): Chapter 5: Mr. Clown "Bang!" "Bang!" "Smack!" "Aargh!" "Stop hitting us! Stop!" "I yield!" "Help!" The lights in the corridor swayed, casting wildly flailing shadows on the walls. The screams were crushed into fragmented pieces, piercing the night sky and traveling far, but no one came to intervene. The new players were filled with anxiety. - [TTGOL CH1](https://98novels.com/ttgol-ch1/): Chapter 1: The Trial Game of Life "Player K27216, Tang Cuo, New Calendar April 1, 2019, 23:05, confirmed dead." "Failed to clear The Trial Game of Life." "Survival time: 24 years, 4 hours, 18 minutes, and 6 seconds. Rating: A. Initial character points obtained: -5." "Ding—Please receive your Survival Assessment Report." Amidst a hazy white - [TTGOL CH4](https://98novels.com/ttgol-ch4/): Chapter 4: Mr. Crow's Blacklist Only a step away from death, Tang Cuo swiftly scoured Lu Wenming for all his money and that Tarot card, then stripped off his coat to bind him. The best loot was undoubtedly the small bag of dried meat in Lu Wenming's pocket. Munching on the dried meat, Tang Cuo - [TTGOL CH3](https://98novels.com/ttgol-ch3/): Chapter 3: Yong Ye City When Tang Cuo's vision recovered again, he found himself standing in an unfamiliar room. The room was not large, about ten square meters, equipped with a wooden bed, a simple bathroom separated by a fan-shaped glass door, and a tiny round table with two chairs. Looking at the decor, the - [WCBD CH123](https://98novels.com/wcbd-ch123/): "Respected Professor Siles Noel, we hope this letter finds you well. "We are delighted to inform you that your paper, The Lost Songs of the Sardinian Empire: A Brief Analysis and Origin Tracing of the Wandering Poet Poetic Tradition, has received an 'Outstanding' rating. This is something highly worthy of celebration. "Therefore, we solemnly invite - [DBMEP CH66](https://98novels.com/dbmep-ch66/): Chapter 66: “Xiao Qing. Your eyes look just like the color of incandescent lights.” Remaining Power: 11%. Previously, by hollowing out Sariel and the Holy Spirit pool, Dongfang Qingdi had accumulated a total of 15% power. Of that, 3% was entirely consumed during combat, and the remaining 1% was used to silently show off in - [DBMEP CH67](https://98novels.com/dbmep-ch67/): Chapter 67: “The humans back then did not wait for spring, and neither did I.” After Xiang Nanli spoke, he didn't wait for Dongfang Qingdi's reply; he just hopped off and walked away happily. Human emotions were complex and myriad, truly difficult to analyze. Dongfang Qingdi stood alone in place, short fragments continuously flashing through - [WTNL Chapter 533](https://98novels.com/wtnl-chapter-533/): Anchor HallChapter 533: Glug glug "Hey, hey, don't look at me like that." As if noticing the distance in Wen Jianyan's eyes, Figaro spread his empty hands, indicating he posed no threat. "I did accept the Oracle's task, but this is the anchor Hall—I won't make a move here." "Moreover, I've always believed one thing..." - [TTGOL CH66](https://98novels.com/ttgol-ch66/): Chapter 66: Before Dawn (5) Tang Cuo's lack of fear wasn't out of ignorance. As a true warrior, he didn't waste time on idle chatter; his objective remained the basement. In Jin Cheng's 1926 timeline, the Yu Residence had become a haunted house overrun by ghosts. They roamed the kitchen, the corridors, and everywhere else. - [TTGOL CH62](https://98novels.com/ttgol-ch62/): Chapter 62: Before Dawn (1) After a brief six-hour rest, Jin Cheng and Tang Cuo stepped into Zone E. Upgrading was a very simple process. As long as a player had accumulated enough points, the moment they stepped into a higher zone, the upgrade was completed automatically. From that moment on, the two rooms on - [TTGOL CH57](https://98novels.com/ttgol-ch57/): Chapter 57: A Book Time ticked by minute by minute. Tang Cuo continuously channeled his mana into the Sword of Judgment, carefully sensing its flow. Finally, forty-three minutes into his session, he caught onto the trick. The key lay in the exact timing of the mana infusion and the release of the incantation; the two - [TTGOL CH56](https://98novels.com/ttgol-ch56/): Chapter 56: A Bouquet of Flowers Returning to the courier shop, they were greeted once again by the same seventy-or-eighty-year-old man with cloudy eyes, who opened his mouth and immediately demanded a one-point delivery fee. Tang Cuo was now a wealthy man harboring a hundred points; naturally, he wouldn't be stingy over a single point. - [TTGOL CH2](https://98novels.com/ttgol-ch2/): Chapter 2: Death Game Tang Cuo, after two rounds, was eight points in debt. As the third round began, the crow was still pacing on the stone pillar, puffing out its chest and shaking its head. Its mocking, arrogant gaze swept across the crowd in the plaza, seemingly pausing in Tang Cuo's direction for two - [WTNL Chapter 428](https://98novels.com/wtnl-chapter-428/): Yuying UniversityChapter 428: "I promise…" “Riiiiing—” The bell signaling the start of class rang out. The moment the sound reached his ears, Wen Jianyan instinctively held his breath. His fingers, hanging at his sides, trembled faintly from time to time, as if trying to suppress some impulsive urge. In his heart, he began a silent - [WTNL Chapter 427](https://98novels.com/wtnl-chapter-427/): Thank you @Tran for the Kofi. Yuying UniversityChapter 427: "Who do you like more?" Upon hearing that, Wen Jianyan's pupils shrank slightly. He turned his head. To his right—where the seat was supposed to be empty—an overly familiar figure had appeared. It was Wu Zhu. He was resting his chin on one hand, staring at - [AD CH110](https://98novels.com/ad-ch110/): Theoretically, Chen Jian was off duty today, yet he woke up right on time just before 7:00 AM. Outside, the sky wasn't even fully bright. Aside from Chen Erhu, who had just returned from patrolling the building, Sanbing and Lao Si were still fast asleep in the dorm. Lao Wu had gone home yesterday and - [AD CH109](https://98novels.com/ad-ch109/): It took Chen Erhu quite a while to recover from his delayed shock. Walking toward the car, his limbs were stiff, his every movement radiating a forced, theatrical casualness. "Why don't you three ride your motorcycles back?" Chen Jian interjected, asking Sanbing. "You brought the G-Class!" Lao Si exclaimed. "Why would we ride motorcycles! We - [AD CH108](https://98novels.com/ad-ch108/): Chen Erhu’s calm and affirmative answer caused a brief, abrupt pause in the room’s conversation. For a moment, it seemed no one knew what to say. Perhaps because everyone was standing right there with her, Sun Nana’s composure recovered slightly. She smoothed her hair, leaned against the table, and looked at her parents. Taking a - [AD CH107](https://98novels.com/ad-ch107/): Several motorcycles roared through First Street. The New Year holiday hadn't yet concluded, and the roads were still blanketed in shredded red firecracker paper. The spring couplets and paper window cuttings on the storefronts flanking the street blazed a vibrant crimson. Many of the more elegant, boutique-style shops hadn't even reverted to their usual playlists, - [AD CH106](https://98novels.com/ad-ch106/): After finishing their meal, Chen Jian headed back to the office with Shan Yu. He had sat through lunch with a head full of dripping hair; despite the indoor heating, the ground floor was vast and open, leaving his scalp feeling chilled the entire time. Yet by the time Shan Yu retrieved the blow-dryer for - [WCBD CH121](https://98novels.com/wcbd-ch121/): The gloomy weather over the weekend brought heavy snow on Monday. January 12, Monday morning. Siles stood by the window, quietly gazing at the snowy scenery outside. After a moment, his gaze fell, resting on the set of dolls on the windowsill. That drew his thoughts involuntarily to the deep-sea dreams he experienced last night. - [DBMEP CH65](https://98novels.com/dbmep-ch65/): Chapter 65: Geothermal Well. After eating, Xiang Nanli began to feel drowsy. He crawled into his sleeping bag and felt the soft thermal blanket envelop him. He adjusted his sleeping posture and then spoke, "Xiao Qing, goodnight." "Goodnight." Xiang Nanli pulled up the zipper in front of his eyes, and the world around him plunged - [AD CH105](https://98novels.com/ad-ch105/): Uh-oh. The city boy was mad. The city boy was about to throw a tantrum. Chen Jian trailed behind the city boy toward the elevator. "Store Manager Chen," Lao Wu stood in front of the stairs, one hand propped on the vacuum cleaner and the other on his hip, looking at him. "I need to - [AD CH104](https://98novels.com/ad-ch104/): Early in the morning, Lu Yun arrived in town. Chen Jian initially thought he had come merely to pick up his dog, but a glance into the vehicle revealed his colleague as well as Old Ding from the town management office. He was here strictly for work. The Lantern Festival hadn’t even passed, yet the - [AD CH103](https://98novels.com/ad-ch103/): "An idea?" Chen Jian looked around. "What kind of idea do you have? You can still have ideas in broad daylight like this?" "Hey," Shan Yu lowered his phone and looked at him. "This take is ruined now, isn't it?" "What are you doing?" Chen Jian pulled Shiwu back as the dog kept trying to - [AD CH102](https://98novels.com/ad-ch102/): Chen Jian pushed himself up, hands braced beside Shan Yu’s head, his breath still ragged and uneven. Shan Yu turned his head and pressed a kiss to his wrist: "Get off." "Wait." Chen Jian hastily hitched up his trousers and leaned back. Just as he tried to tumble over into the passenger seat, his rear - [AD CH101](https://98novels.com/ad-ch101/): "That beanie of yours..." President Liu walked ahead a short distance, then turned back to look at him. "Did Shan Yu crochet it?" "...Yes." Chen Jian reached up to touch the knit beanie on his head, suddenly feeling a slight twinge of guilt. Both President Liu and Professor Shan were wearing hats. President Liu wore - [AD CH100](https://98novels.com/ad-ch100/): "Our previous collaboration on the bonfire festival between our guesthouses was quite successful," He Liang said. "It really contributed to driving tourism in town." "Mm," Chen Jian nodded. He Liang had already stood up to leave, but continued rambling on. "We can definitely keep up this kind of collaboration in the future," He Liang said. - [AD CH99](https://98novels.com/ad-ch99/): Liu Wu's mother stepped out of the car, and Chen Jian continued with the greetings: "Happy New Year, Auntie." Hu Pan and Sun Nana came outside just then. The moment Liu Wu spotted Hu Pan, he bounded over to meet her. "Panpan!" Liu Wu called out. Unable to pull her into a hug, he flailed - [AD CH98](https://98novels.com/ad-ch98/): Although the red envelopes given to the guests were only ten yuan each, the effect was remarkably good. Every guest who came downstairs expressed their gratitude, and the message board was completely filled with "Happy New Year" wishes. Today, two hardworking agritainment farmhouses in the village opened for business, which immediately relieved quite a bit - [AD CH97](https://98novels.com/ad-ch97/): On the first day of the New Year, Chen Jian woke up on the cafe sofa. Sprawled around him in various states of disarray were all the male staff of Dayin excluding the boss—including his father. Hu Pan and Sun Nana were asleep in the small back room behind the front desk. Calling it "waking - [AD CH96](https://98novels.com/ad-ch96/): Shan Yu genuinely didn't know how to wrap dumplings. His parents never made dumplings from scratch; growing up, his holiday memories of dumplings consisted almost entirely of store-bought frozen ones. They had tried making them themselves once. His dad rolled out petal-shaped wrappers, combined with his mom’s "fold-it-in-half" pinching technique, and the moment they hit - [AD CH95](https://98novels.com/ad-ch95/): Even though Chen Jian felt that half the world was on the verge of finding out, and he certainly didn't look down on people with fewer brain folds, if Lao Wu ended up finding out, it would still leave a strange, indescribable taste in his mouth. —To think even HE knows! That exact feeling. Right - [AD CH94](https://98novels.com/ad-ch94/): Shan Yu’s question carried an undeniably ambiguous undertone. Under normal circumstances, Chen Jian might not have registered it so keenly, but tonight was different. It was the dead of night, his very first time coming up to Shan Yu's quarters to shower—and Shan Yu had just stepped out of the bath himself, his hair damp - [AD CH93](https://98novels.com/ad-ch93/): By now, the trunk was already popped open, and Sanbing and the others were actively hauling fireworks out. Chen Jian had no choice but to step out of the car, trailing behind Shan Yu. Under normal circumstances, Shan Yu would swiftly dodge scenes of messy physical labor, standing as far away as possible. Right now, - [AD CH92](https://98novels.com/ad-ch92/): Chen Jian was caught off guard by Hu Pan's question, but quickly realized that these two calls might have come from readers of Zhou Lecheng's travel post, given the well-wishing nature of the calls. "What's going on?" he asked, already reaching for his phone. "This caller specifically said to thank Dayin for its gentleness and - [AD CH90](https://98novels.com/ad-ch90/): Shan Yu sat in front of the terrarium, crocheting Chen Jian's scarf. Through the glass, he could see Erge tucked behind a piece of bark, half of his head poking out, resting by the edge of the water bowl as he stared back at him. After a little while, Erge laid his head flat on - [AD CH91](https://98novels.com/ad-ch91/): Actually, Shan Yu wasn't the only one looking forward to the New Year; Chen Jian felt the exact same way. This was the first time in years that he could celebrate such a lively New Year, and he was doing it alongside his father. Standing before his mother's tombstone earlier, he hadn't even been able - [AD CH89](https://98novels.com/ad-ch89/): It was the same little budget motel as that day. Yet when Chen Jian returned here just a few days later, seeing the motel and the tiny lottery shop again, his state of mind was completely different. His father had already packed his bags and was braving the freezing wind, waiting on the beat-up sofa - [AD CH88](https://98novels.com/ad-ch88-1/): President He didn't stay too long on his return leg, spending most of his time chatting with Shan Yu. The team members he brought along had also grown quite familiar with everyone, so by noon, the whole crew was having a barbecue in the garden with the Dayin staff. Da Li came over twice midway - [AD CH87](https://98novels.com/ad-ch87/): Chen Jian's father stood in front of the small motel, looking somewhat lost. Shan Yu didn't know what Chen Jian had just discussed with his dad, but judging by his father's current state, it couldn't have been anything catastrophic—probably just asking why he had moved here and why he hadn't told him. How could a - [AD CH86](https://98novels.com/ad-ch86/): When the box was opened, the beanie wasn't immediately visible; it was wrapped in a layer of pink tissue paper, with a card resting on top. The formal packaging made Chen Jian slightly regret not tying a giant bow around Erge's terrarium. He picked up the card first. Written on it with a calligraphy brush - [AD CH85](https://98novels.com/ad-ch85/): The moment he saw Shan Yu's tears, Chen Jian began to suspect that Yue Lang’s comment hadn’t been a joke after all. He had expected Shan Yu to be quite happy. After all, scrolling through his past Moments made it clear how much care he had poured into it—there were so many posts about that - [AD CH84](https://98novels.com/ad-ch84/): Right before his eyes was Shan Yu’s face, half-hidden in the glare, its hazy contours dipped in molten gold. Beneath the skin, nerves pulsed in step with the beat of his heart. Whether it was the blasting heater or the afternoon sun that was too warm, Chen Jian felt his breath catching in his throat. - [AD CH83](https://98novels.com/ad-ch83/): An hour is actually quite a long time. Shan Yu usually hid on the fourth floor of Dayin, watching the staff busy themselves down below; they could get a lot done in an hour. They could sweep the courtyard and the path out front, wipe down tables and chairs, run out to buy groceries, pop - [AD CH82](https://98novels.com/ad-ch82/): Over there, Lu Yun was still speaking. At this point, he was probably talking about developing the area around Hongye Town as an integrated tourism zone. Every word was clear in Chen Jian's ears, but he immediately forgot the previous sentence as soon as he heard it. When the next sentence entered his ears, the - [AD CH81](https://98novels.com/ad-ch81/): Chen Jian stared at Shan Yu on the screen for a long time before finally saying, "I can tell you're in a really good mood after going home." "Is that so?" Shan Yu's lips curled up in a smile. "You had a pretty pleasant dinner with Yue Lang tonight, too, didn't you?" Chen Jian pulled - [AD CH79](https://98novels.com/ad-ch79/): Being able to wake up this early after actually sleeping well the night before was a rare occurrence. Shan Yu grabbed his phone to check the time; it wasn't even eight o'clock yet. Whether he had gotten enough sleep or not, once he was awake, it was very hard to fall back asleep. If he - [AD CH80](https://98novels.com/ad-ch80/): His mom's check-up was fairly quick. By the time she finished, it wasn't even ten o'clock yet. There was still a while before the agreed-upon lunchtime with his uncle's family, but after resting in the hospital room for a bit, his mom grew restless. "Let's go to the company," his mom said. "Go drive that - [AD CH78](https://98novels.com/ad-ch78/): Chen Jian secured the curtain to the doghouse, entered the cafe through the side door, sat down in a chair near the edge, and glanced toward the front desk. Sun Nana was on duty tonight, currently asleep in the recliner. "Save where we can. During peak season, one car isn't enough anyway, and we were - [AD CH77](https://98novels.com/ad-ch77/): "Yes," his mom picked up her glass, swirling the shimmering liquid lightly. Looking into the glass, she sighed softly. "It's just that I didn't notice." Shan Yu rarely heard his mom sigh. In his mind, she had always been resolute and independent. "Actually, I also... didn't notice you were starting to get older," Shan Yu - [AD CH76](https://98novels.com/ad-ch76/): [Chen Yu Luo Yan]: I forgot to remind you just now, your mom is still in the recovery period after all. If you're going to ask, don't be too blunt. Chen Jian typed out the sentence rapidly as he walked toward the kitchen. He didn't put his phone back into his pocket until he saw - [AD CH75](https://98novels.com/ad-ch75/): The silence in the hospital room suddenly made his uncle and aunt a bit uncomfortable. His aunt quickly nudged Liu Wu. Understanding the assignment instantly, Liu Wu stepped forward, tugged on Shan Yu's arm, and changed the subject: "Ge, sit down and rest for a bit." "I've been sitting the whole trip," Shan Yu said. - [AD CH74](https://98novels.com/ad-ch74/): [Chen Yu Luo Yan]: Do not buy that sack of rice and bring it back here! [Fa Shan Ke Chen]: I actually asked. This rice smells very fragrant. [Chen Yu Luo Yan]: You can buy rice right in the village!!!!!! You've never even gone into the kitchen to smell our rice, how do you know - [AD CH73](https://98novels.com/ad-ch73/): When the elevator doors opened on the fourth floor, Shan Yu was still holding Chen Jian without letting go. "We're here." Chen Jian held his arm across the door, listening for any movement outside. These past two days, only two guest rooms on the fourth floor were occupied, and no one was in the dorms. - [AD CH72](https://98novels.com/ad-ch72/): I'm not leaving.I'm not going back. Every time Shan Yu said things like this, Chen Jian felt incredibly secure. But following the brief surge of joy, he would also feel very... He truly loved hearing Shan Yu say these things, even though he knew full well that while this was Shan Yu's attitude, it wasn't - [AD CH71](https://98novels.com/ad-ch71/): I want to fly higher, fly higher, dancing like the fierce wind, breaking free from the embrace... Wings stirring up a storm, a roar born in the heart... The life I want is more brilliant, the sky I want is a deeper blue... Back in school, Chen Jian had never felt anything for this song, - [AD CH70](https://98novels.com/ad-ch70/): "I'll tell you all the details when we get back." Shan Yu turned around and smiled at him. "Tell me now," Chen Jian reached out and grabbed his arm. "If you aren't going to tell me now, why bring it up?" "The thought just suddenly popped into my head," Shan Yu said. "That's way too - [AD CH69](https://98novels.com/ad-ch69/): This was the price. Under the guiding principle of "help out wherever we can at Dayin" and "if we can't hire anyone, just let them work first and fire them later if they can't handle it," these employees—who probably wouldn't be able to find work anywhere else—managed to stay at Dayin. Dayin gained a group - [AD CH62](https://98novels.com/ad-ch62/): The door to Shan Yu's office was open, and from outside, one could see Yue Lang perched on the edge of the desk, propping himself up with one hand. Yao Yi sat in the office chair, with Shan Yu standing behind her. The three of them were staring at the computer screen together. Chen Jian - [AD CH65](https://98novels.com/ad-ch65/): "I'll go back and beat them all away!" Hu Pan's voice practically exploded from the phone. "I'll fight them to the death! They really dared to come here!" "Give the phone to Sanbing, Panpan." Chen Jian stood at the entrance of the cafe, looking out the window as Lao Wu led Hu Pan's family toward - [AD CH67](https://98novels.com/ad-ch67/): For the bonfire festival, they had prepared some fireworks—though calling them sparklers or firecrackers might be more accurate, as they didn't quite reach the scale of full fireworks. If Dayin had been in charge of preparing this, it definitely would have been grander. Still, these fireworks did the trick. Lined up along the riverbank, they - [AD CH68](https://98novels.com/ad-ch68/): All morning, Chen Jian couldn't help but want to laugh every time he saw Lao Wu. Fortunately, Lao Wu was in charge of cleaning the courtyard today, constantly sweeping and wiping down tables and chairs outside. There were still a lot of guests today. Some tourists from neighboring areas who had only come for the - [AD CH66](https://98novels.com/ad-ch66-1/): This question left Shan Yu somewhat stumped for an answer. It wasn't that there was no answer; it was just that to an outsider, this answer might... No, Chen Jian couldn't be considered an outsider. Not an outsider, not an outsider... Given Chen Jian's sensitivity to crossing boundaries, even when merely turning it over in - [AD CH64](https://98novels.com/ad-ch64/): Chen Erhu’s fire safety training was thoroughly prepared. The notebook in his hand was densely packed with writing, proving he had taken his learning very seriously. What no one expected, however, was that this was only the first lesson. "Today, we covered the basics of fires—including definitions, classifications, hazards, and prevention measures." After getting through - [AD CH63](https://98novels.com/ad-ch63/): "Domestic violence?" Chen Jian looked at Sun Nana, not entirely sure if he could believe it. Sun Nana's sorrow felt a bit too exaggerated. Combined with her outfit, makeup, and runway-ready posture, Chen Jian even harbored a fleeting suspicion that if domestic violence were truly involved, Sun Nana might very well be the perpetrator. But - [AD CH61](https://98novels.com/ad-ch61/): "Boss Shan, you don't need to get involved in this," Sanbing reached out to block Shan Yu's path before turning back to the shop owner. "What's the meaning of you coming into our inn like this?" "I'm looking for someone! Where else would I look if not here?" the owner retorted. Which wasn't technically wrong. - [AD CH60](https://98novels.com/ad-ch60/): He slept pretty well last night, very deeply. Although he woke up with his usual morning temper, by the time he was washing up, Chen Jian’s mood had completely shifted. Thinking about last night put him in such a good mood he almost swallowed a mouthful of toothpaste foam. After washing up, he stepped out - [AD CH59](https://98novels.com/ad-ch59/): The dizziness hit fast, starting the exact moment Shan Yu closed the distance and Chen Jian's eyes failed to focus. As the point of contact on his lips slowly widened, the sensation gradually diffused outward. High and low frequencies buzzed simultaneously in his ears, like background music to his panic and excitement—chaotic and grand. Everywhere - [AD CH58](https://98novels.com/ad-ch58/): Shan Yu couldn't speak immediately. It even took him a few seconds to figure out exactly what Chen Jian's words meant—an angle he had never thought of, nor ever considered. He looked at Chen Jian. His gaze then slowly fell on the fire pit behind him. The fire in the pit was burning even brighter - [AD CH57](https://98novels.com/ad-ch57/): Shan Yu’s neck was very warm, especially when Chen Jian’s nose—turned icy by the cold wind—pressed against it; it even felt a little hot. He could feel the pulse beating on the side of Shan Yu’s neck, and the faint scent of seawater that diffused bit by bit with each throb. He felt panicked. A - [AD CH56](https://98novels.com/ad-ch56/): The soundproofing on Tang Rui's car was nowhere near as good as Yao Yi's. Sounds from outside filtered in clearly—people complaining about failing their tests, people on the phone, cars pulling in, cars pulling out... Amid the cluttered noise, Chen Jian could still hear his own heartbeat and breathing with pinpoint accuracy. Even the air - [AD CH55](https://98novels.com/ad-ch55/): Old Lü wasn't particularly friendly. Chen Jian could tell, though simply because he was a local from the village and familiar enough, Old Lü didn't arrange a freezing water-splashing festival for him like they had for Da Li. Chen Jian recognized all the people inside the shop; they were all owners of the barbecue stalls - [AD CH54](https://98novels.com/ad-ch54/): Shan Yu didn't say anything, still leaning against the desk with his arms folded. The coffee mug in his hand obscured the lower half of his face, the rising steam veiling his eyes. After speaking those words, Chen Jian had no strength left to open his mouth again. "Chen Jian," Shan Yu lowered his gaze - [AD CH53](https://98novels.com/ad-ch53/): The mountain night view was indeed breathtaking. For the first time, Chen Jian took this long to genuinely appreciate the scenery he had lived alongside for twenty years. His steps felt light. He wasn't sure if it was because of Shan Yu or the alcohol, but it felt as though he could ride the wind - [AD CH52](https://98novels.com/ad-ch52/): The night was quite cold, but spirits in the garden remained high. Sporting her retro afro, Hu Pan led a group of guests dancing a retro disco around the fire barrel. Yao Yi had been taking photos, but once she felt she had enough, she was pulled into the dancing circle. Yue Lang held the - [AD CH51](https://98novels.com/ad-ch51/): Old Zhang usually didn’t deliver fish to guesthouses or restaurants. He wasn't a fishmonger, and delivering was too much trouble. Chen Jian had no idea what Shan Yu had said to him, but either way, Old Zhang drove over himself that afternoon and delivered four huge fish. "They're alive?" Having rested up, Hu Pan was - [DLRAS Chapter 53](https://98novels.com/dlras-chapter-53/): Chapter 53: My person doesn't need to hide in the shadows. The two of them didn't continue browsing the mall, taking the direct elevator back down to the underground parking lot. "Things haven't been very peaceful lately?" Chen Wengang asked. "You know how these reporters are, it's just the usual stuff." Huo Niansheng brushed it - [AD CH37](https://98novels.com/ad-ch37/): Shan Yu didn't bring Chen Erhu to his office. That place was too formal, and given Chen Erhu's current situation, it held a far too distinct boundary between superior and subordinate. The cafe was quite suitable. After they sat down, the sunlight cast the swaying shadows of the garden's trees onto the window, while light - [AD CH49](https://98novels.com/ad-ch49/): Hu Pan was originally supposed to be on duty today, but Chen Jian sent her off to rest. After everyone finished eating the sweet glutinous rice balls, they all dispersed. Hu Pan went to sleep, while Sanbing and Chen Erhu made a round inspecting the place before turning in as well. Once all the necessary - [AD CH50](https://98novels.com/ad-ch50/): To be honest, the man looked like someone of high status, yet he carried an indescribable air of ruthlessness about him—the kind that could occasionally be felt on Shan Yu. Add to that how he treated Chen Erhu, who was greeting guests, as if he didn't exist, and the glance he shot toward Chen Jian - [AD CH48](https://98novels.com/ad-ch48/): "What happened?" Hu Pan jogged over from the front desk bar. "Fell down," Sanbing said while chuckling. "Slid down in a big split like taking a slide." "You're still laughing!" Hu Pan glared at him, then looked at Chen Jian. "Are you hurt..." Before she could finish her sentence, she couldn't hold back a laugh - [AD CH47](https://98novels.com/ad-ch47/): The moment he wrapped his arms around Chen Jian, their ears brushed gently against each other. In that tiny, almost imperceptible touch, all the quiet sounds around his ears vanished. He couldn't hear the flowing river, the blowing wind, or the low chirping of night insects. Everything—including the sound of Chen Jian's breathing—disappeared the moment - [AD CH46](https://98novels.com/ad-ch46/): Over the past two days, Shan Yu hadn't been sleeping well. First, he couldn't sleep easily in an unfamiliar place; second, even though he had been avoiding Yue Lang and the others for several years, now that they were actually face to face, there was still so much to talk about. Just like in the - [AD CH22](https://98novels.com/ad-ch22/): Although several bosses were on the third floor just now, the commotion downstairs had been considerable, making it unlikely they hadn't heard. Even if they hadn't, their people were all over the first floor, and a single text message would have filled them in completely. When such a thing happened on the grand opening day, - [DBMEP CH64](https://98novels.com/dbmep-ch64/): Chapter 64: Like a... Gusu City. "This is Ankang Road Hospital. Tell the operator that the hospital is at full capacity and cannot accept any more patients! Stop sending patients here! This isn't a plague at all!" "Are the 'Gatekeepers' not doing their jobs?! F***, paying those bullshit tech companies two hundred million in licensing - [DBMEP CH63 [Vol 2]](https://98novels.com/dbmep-ch63-vol-2/): Chapter 63: [Ruin No. 1074 Survey Report] [Overview] Ruin No. 1074 is located at ° N, ***° E, covering an area of approximately 96 square kilometers. It sits within the crater of an extinct volcano, with rich geothermal energy underground. The entrance is narrow, featuring a bottleneck terrain that is easy to defend but hard - [DLRAS Chapter 49](https://98novels.com/dlras-chapter-49/): Chapter 49: You should know how he treats you. On the way back to drive Chen Wengang home, Huo Niansheng suddenly asked, "If you had someone you especially hated, would you want to take revenge on them?" The question sounded undeniably familiar. Chen Wengang turned to look at him and asked slowly, "What kind of - [DLRAS Chapter 48](https://98novels.com/dlras-chapter-48/): Chapter 48: As if he were also gracefully accompanying his meal. The car slid to a stop under the neon sign, the rain having ceased. "Awake now?" Huo Niansheng looked up from his phone screen. "Still hungry? I booked a restaurant. Do you eat seafood?" His gaze slid over Chen Wengang. "Hearing you talk about - [DLRAS Chapter 46](https://98novels.com/dlras-chapter-46/): Chapter 46: Master Huo, how old are you? But it seemed like a lot of plans were clashing this Saturday. On Wednesday, Qi Tongzhou had reached out to ask for Chen Wengang's time, wondering if he wanted to go see an art exhibition. It wasn't Mu Qing's solo exhibition, of course—that was still a long - [DLRAS Chapter 45](https://98novels.com/dlras-chapter-45/): Chapter 45: Chen Wengang gave him what he wanted, so he should give something accordingly. When Amanda came in to announce a visitor, Huo Niansheng had also just received a call from Chen Wengang. His feet were still crossed and propped up on the desk. He glanced at the caller ID and answered, "Wengang, what's - [DLRAS Chapter 43](https://98novels.com/dlras-chapter-43/): Chapter 43: "The past cannot be changed, but the future can still be pursued." He used the key to lock the front doors of the academic building securely, then pulled down the metal gate with a loud clatter. Huo Niansheng waited for him patiently behind him. Or rather, he guarded his prey like a cheetah - [DLRAS Chapter 42](https://98novels.com/dlras-chapter-42/): Chapter 42: The rest of the day belongs to me. After Chen Wengang left, Qi Tongzhou wandered aimlessly around the campus alone. Feeling guilty like a thief, he peeked at his phone, then suddenly stopped in his tracks. What was he sneaking around for? Snapping a candid photo of a friend was a perfectly open - [AD CH45](https://98novels.com/ad-ch45/): Shan Yu held the knife in one hand and pressed down on the back of Fang Xu's head with the other, his knee pinned onto Fang Xu's rear. Under the quilt, only Fang Xu's arms and legs could move, thrashing about desperately. Yet nothing could be seen—only the edge of the quilt rising and falling - [AD CH43](https://98novels.com/ad-ch43/): He regretted it. He shouldn't have sat in the back. Shan Yu sat in the second-to-last row, bouncing up and down along with the back of the bus as it traveled down the broken, pitted road. The front was indeed chaotic and quite dirty—not only was there a coop of chickens, but several baskets of - [AD CH44](https://98novels.com/ad-ch44/): Chen Jian squatted inside the gazebo outside the guesthouse, holding Zhou Lecheng's phone to read his post. The time span of the post was quite long, starting nearly half a year ago. Back then, Zhou Lecheng's illness had already metastasized to the bone; because it was discovered too late, very few viable treatment options remained... - [AD CH42](https://98novels.com/ad-ch42/): What did "no rush" mean? Why register an account right now if there was no rush? And with only one friend added. Was it to supervise the manager...? Chen Jian remained silent, suddenly feeling something a bit indescribable. "Mm," he responded, quickly backing out of the private chat window with Shan Yu. Shan Yu didn't - [AD CH41](https://98novels.com/ad-ch41/): Shan Yu turned his head to look at him as well, not answering right away. Nor did he refuse to answer. Chen Jian had thought he ought to feel embarrassed in this silence, or regret asking such a question, but surprisingly, he didn't. Because he could tell Shan Yu's expression was very serious. "My friend... - [AD CH40](https://98novels.com/ad-ch40/): There was darkness before his eyes. And then, light once more. Before Shan Yu even had time to properly savor the warmth from Chen Jian's palm amidst the unbearable sour, swelling pain, he blinked—and Chen Jian's hand swiftly pulled back, hovering just barely above his face, blocking his eyes from a hair's breadth away. Shan - [AD CH39](https://98novels.com/ad-ch39/): Yes, they possessed quite the chemistry. It was just that the origin of this chemistry felt a bit difficult to put into words. Fortunately, using "Chen Yu Luo Yan" to guess "Bi Yue Xiu Hua" secured a point for the Dayin Bean Team, successfully completing Chen Jian and Shan Yu's mission. Chen Jian returned to - [AD CH38](https://98novels.com/ad-ch38/): Chen Yu Luo Yan. (Sinking Fish and Falling Geese / Devastatingly Beautiful) Chen Jian, what on earth were you thinking when you picked a handle like that back then? How does it feel to have it called out to your face now? It was even more uncomfortable than having his dean point at him from - [AD CH36](https://98novels.com/ad-ch36/): When they returned to the entrance of Dayin, Sanbing was sitting on a rocking chair by the courtyard gate, watching the road outside. "Starting a part-time job as a security guard, are we?" Shan Yu stepped on the brake when entering the courtyard, rolled down the car window, and asked a question. "Those sneaks inside - [AD CH35](https://98novels.com/ad-ch35/): Room 102 was stunned for a moment. Presumably, even if he truly intended to commit suicide, he hadn't expected someone to ask such a question. Only after a pause of a few seconds did Room 102 utter a line: "Oh, not yet. I'm just recording my experiences." What kind of thing is "not yet"? Chen - [AD CH34](https://98novels.com/ad-ch34/): In the middle of the night. Chen Erhu's and Sanbing's shouts were exceptionally loud and clear, feeling as if they could travel for a whole mile. Because the range reached by the sound was too wide, Chen Jian was a bit unsure of their current location. He had no choice but to yell as he - [AD CH33](https://98novels.com/ad-ch33/): It had been a long time since he last heard his mom's voice. Even though it was just over the phone, Shan Yu's heart still trembled slightly—there was longing, but also a sense of distance. Ever since he went inside, he had consistently refused visits from his parents. In fact, it wasn't just his parents; - [AD CH32](https://98novels.com/ad-ch32/): Chen Jian had asked the question quite naturally, just a casual inquiry. However, Shan Yu's response made him pause, leaving him unable to continue the conversation. My question didn't cross any boundaries. You were the one who crossed boundaries with your answer. To avoid the awkward silence of an uncontinued conversation, Chen Jian lowered his - [AD CH31](https://98novels.com/ad-ch31/): Identical? Chen Jian instantly felt the bracelet in his hand growing a bit too hot to handle—it felt awkward either to hold it or to put it down. He could only hold it in his hand, pretending to examine it carefully. If they're identical, why did you go to the trouble of putting them in - [AD CH30](https://98novels.com/ad-ch30/): Because Chen Erhu’s lackeys had long witnessed their boss being repeatedly beaten up by Chen Dahu, they were not only afraid of Chen Dahu, but also somewhat fearful of the people around him. When Chen Jian blocked the guys at the door, Lao Si and Lao Wu didn't dare to come straight over, but they - [AD CH25](https://98novels.com/ad-ch25/): On the evening of Dayin’s opening ceremony, the staff had already cleaned everything inside and out. The firecracker debris along the roadside out front was cleared away early the next morning. Hu Pan stood on the road with her hands on her hips. "Should we have left a little bit of a trace? It looks - [AD CH29](https://98novels.com/ad-ch29/): What on earth was he talking about! Whether it was because he was tired today or something else, Chen Jian felt a faint ringing in his ears. For a few seconds, he couldn't even hear clearly what Shan Yu was saying. His ears were entirely filled with a buzzing noise. It wasn't until Shan Yu - [AD CH28](https://98novels.com/ad-ch28/): Chen Jian's mind was still a chaotic mess at this hour. He felt quite remorseful that he had been sleeping the whole way back, failing to come up with a normal excuse for the swollen red palm mark on Shan Yu's face in advance. Like getting beaten up by security for crashing a wheelchair into - [AD CH27](https://98novels.com/ad-ch27/): Was he crazy? Is it totally over now? During the few minutes while the server went to fetch the Cola, there was no sound whatsoever inside the private room. Shan Yu's mind was chanting in various tones back and forth: It's over— It's completely over— Done for— Finished— Chen Jian hadn't made a single movement - [AD CH26](https://98novels.com/ad-ch26/): Chen Jian had truly never expected that he would be thrown off by a wheelchair. In truth, the wheelchair wasn't moving that fast, but his mental calculation hadn't given it enough margin; before the wheelchair had surged forward more than a few meters, he had been shaken loose. Yet in the very next instant, he - [TTGOL CH60](https://98novels.com/ttgol-ch60/): Chapter 60: Pass the Parcel (3) Just as Jiang He took Zheng Yingying and left Zone G, Jin Cheng and Tang Cuo had already played two more rounds in the instance, successfully acquiring the first slip of paper. The slip had one character written on it: Door. The burly man turned around again. "Do you - [AD CH21](https://98novels.com/ad-ch21/): Chen Jian briefly instructed Hu Pan to accompany the bosses on the rest of the tour, apologized to the bosses, and then walked toward the staircase. Hu Pan was very smart. Guessing that something must have happened downstairs, she immediately led the bosses up to the third floor to visit the gym. Chen Jian descended - [AD CH23](https://98novels.com/ad-ch23/): Chen Jian didn't go straight downstairs. Instead, after going down one floor, he turned into the third-floor hallway and tapped his keycard to open the door to Room 306. It was almost lunchtime, and everyone was downstairs on the first floor waiting to be fed with their mouths watering. He wanted to find a quiet - [AD CH24](https://98novels.com/ad-ch24/): Chen Jian couldn't figure out for a moment what Shan Yu was thanking him for, but he smelled alcohol, and his attention was immediately diverted. Shan Yu's glass contained Chinese hard liquor. "Aren't you forbidden from drinking alcohol?" He took the glass and smelled it again, confirming it was indeed white liquor. Luckily it was - [AD CH17](https://98novels.com/ad-ch17/): For a brief second, Chen Jian got a taste of the frustration his old teachers must have felt back in his school days when standing at the podium facing a room full of idiots. Still, that made him feel a little less nervous; after all, in front of someone who’d press him on what a - [AD CH16](https://98novels.com/ad-ch16/): "Tell Chen Erhu and his crew not to move; don't go anywhere," Shan Yu said. "Got it." Hu Pan immediately turned around and ran downstairs. Shan Yu gripped Chen Jian's shoulder and swung himself down off the bed. "I'll help you get the wheelchair..." Zhao Fangfang prepared to push the wheelchair stored in the corner. - [AD CH15](https://98novels.com/ad-ch15/): Chen Jian couldn't ask Shan Yu those questions directly out of his own mouth. His only hope was that Shan Yu would catch his eye and give him some sort of sign or direction—how on earth was he supposed to handle this?! In true escape fashion, Shan Yu used his crutches like lightning to sweep - [WCBD CH119](https://98novels.com/wcbd-ch119/): January 1. The first day of the New Year. It was a holiday in the Duchy of Konst. Since Siles had happened to sleep rather late, it was already nearly nine o'clock by the time he woke up. In the early hours of the morning, after saying "Happy New Year" to Chendo and exchanging hugs - [DBMEP CH62](https://98novels.com/dbmep-ch62/): Chapter 62: Luo Yang’s Chapter Immortality Tech Laboratory. "Done." Xiang Nanli finished the final test and belatedly felt the wave of exhaustion. His brain had passed the zone of excitement, and his temples began to throb. A chilling sensation lingered at the back of his head. He glanced at the time: 6:00 PM. He had - [DBMEP CH61](https://98novels.com/dbmep-ch61/): Chapter 61: Spring Will Arrive Beichen was carried on Dongfang Qingdi's back. He walked slowly; originally Dongfang Qingdi carried him by hand, but Xiang Nanli felt that was too rough, so it changed from hand-carrying to a piggyback ride. Beichen had endured many beatings in prison. He had weak offensive capabilities and was placed in - [TTGOL CH58](https://98novels.com/ttgol-ch58/): Chapter 58: Pass the Parcel (1) Lin Yandong invited Jin Cheng to cooperate, allowing Jin Cheng to bear the risk of snatching the Movement, but at the same time, he relinquished his own claim to it and even provided Jin Cheng with all the intel he possessed. On the surface, he appeared to gain absolutely - [DBMEP CH60](https://98novels.com/dbmep-ch60/): Chapter 60: I Will... Catch You Again. "Done." Xiang Nanli attached the metallic head back onto the little robot's paralyzed body. Compared to Beichen's previous head, this one obviously had more of a sci-fi, technological feel. The overall shape was that of a human head—though it looked slightly like an alien's; at least he didn't - [DBMEP CH59](https://98novels.com/dbmep-ch59/): Thank you @Renea for the Kofi~ Chapter 59: Fungal Infection After a fierce round of psychological tug-of-war (which was mostly Dongfang Qingdi convincing himself not to stoop to the level of bickering with a housekeeping robot), Xiao Bai ultimately secured his place in this home. At 10 PM, Xiao Bai lay on the sofa. He - [DBMEP CH58](https://98novels.com/dbmep-ch58/): Chapter 58: The Heart Will Tell You the Answer Xiang Nanli reached out and touched his own neck. It was wet. He said in shock: "Xiao Qing, why are you leaking fluid?" When many bionic robots were manufactured, a layer of coolant would be injected just under the surface of their skin to prevent the - [DBMEP CH57](https://98novels.com/dbmep-ch57/): Chapter 57: I feel Xiaoqing's cooking is still better. The small robot had a pair of long arms that nearly dragged on the ground. Its body resembled a water bucket, topped with a perfectly round head. The upper half of its metallic head was completely transparent. The lower half was covered by an iron plate - [DBMEP CH56](https://98novels.com/dbmep-ch56/): Chapter 56: Talent Cannot Be Replicated A bizarre smile. Rock pulled the trigger. "Bang—" That was the sound of a bullet firing. In the years to come, Rock would dream of this day countless times. In those dreams, he would lunge forward hysterically, desperate to stop himself from firing the gun!—Even though it ultimately wouldn't - [DBMEP CH53](https://98novels.com/dbmep-ch53/): Thank you @Renea for the Kofi~ Chapter 53: “Perhaps one day we will all find the answer.……” The monument inside the square of the Eternal City had been erected; it was cast from iron. With both raw materials and craftsmen in short supply, this monument was just a simple rectangular block with no patterns on - [DBMEP CH42](https://98novels.com/dbmep-ch42/): Chapter 42: Ezekiel, the Holy Spirit, and the Mutants Sirius panted heavily. Blood slid down his temple; it ought to taste salty. He could barely see the path in front of him, yet he could still instinctively feel the positions of his opponents. Only three people remained on the field. Aside from him, the other - [DBMEP CH34](https://98novels.com/dbmep-ch34/): Chapter 34: "It Is My Most Perfect Creation." Dongfang Qingdi sat sideways on a chair. The room was far too cramped; even with his legs crossed, he couldn't fully stretch them out. An arm's length away, Xiang Nanli was fast asleep. He wasn't a particularly still sleeper, tossing and turning—perhaps because he wasn't used to - [DBMEP CH31](https://98novels.com/dbmep-ch31/): Chapter 31: A Mutant, and a Brainless Version at That This was perhaps the most slapdash contract signing since the Combat Club's inception. The atmosphere around the ring remained fervent as the defeated Neptune limped out of the arena. No one cared about the loser. "Donghuang"—the name was taken directly from Donghuang Heavy Industry, and - [DBMEP CH28](https://98novels.com/dbmep-ch28/): Chapter 28: We Are Different Gusu City. Xiang Nanli stepped off the train carriage, his body aching all over. By the time he passed through the security checkpoint, his face was so haggard he looked as if he had pulled two consecutive all-nighters. He truly hadn't expected the modes of transportation underground to be so - [DBMEP CH27](https://98novels.com/dbmep-ch27/): Chapter 27: Why did you teach me love and death at the same time? Within the virtual space. Alpha was continuously working, no different from how he used to operate back when he served humanity. Countless data matrices converged into his entity, like endless rivers flowing into the sea or caged birds returning to the - [DBMEP CH26](https://98novels.com/dbmep-ch26/): Chapter 26: "First of all, you are not a clone." Exiting the data center, Xiang Nanli adjusted his glasses and began reviewing his updated personal information, paying closest attention to the citizen ID field. Citizen ID: Q117-XJDHANSHJK (Xiang Nanli / Dongfang Qingdi*) Heh, a single tiny ID card with two accounts tied to it. How - [DBMEP CH25](https://98novels.com/dbmep-ch25/): Chapter 25: Luoyang City Dongfang Qingdi’s body tensed for a split second—a reaction driven entirely by subconscious combat instinct. For an Omnic, the most critical component was the "heart," which housed their mechanical core. Admittedly, Omnics were organisms that possessed tangible, physical forms, but physical hardware was not a necessity for them. As long as - [DBMEP CH23](https://98novels.com/dbmep-ch23/): Chapter 23: ...There is No Utopia Out There "Information group in position." "Security group in position." "Medical group preparing." …… …… This barren zone where the abandoned Donghuang Heavy Industry factory was located had likely never been this lively since its construction. Aircraft were rarely used on the Surface. Because they were easily detected by - [DBMEP CH18](https://98novels.com/dbmep-ch18/): Chapter 18: "Dongfang Qingdi was meant to be my body..." When Xiang Nanli saw so many gun barrels aimed at his forehead, his first reaction was to fold. He raised his hands, signaling that he had no weapons and was harmless. The heavy gate rose slowly to its highest point. Rows of robots stood within, - [DBMEP CH14](https://98novels.com/dbmep-ch14/): Chapter 14: "You’re Only Telling Me This Now...?" Xiang Nanli, with the flashlight clamped between his teeth, walked through the transmission conduit, which resembled a giant water pipe. He asked: "Alpha, do I look like Mario the plumber to you?" "Alpha, do you know who Mario is?" "Alpha, everyone has a built-in AI nowadays; is - [DBMEP CH9](https://98novels.com/dbmdp-ch9/): Chapter 9: The Knights of the Apocalypse Xiang Nanli hadn't expected Xiu to still remember him. He answered happily, "Yes, it's me. Thank you for the genetic shot you gave me earlier." Xiu's expression was incredibly complex. It was exactly like being terminally ill and having a friend bring over a doctor they swore was - [DBMEP CH8](https://98novels.com/dbmdp-ch8/): Chapter 8: "I have a database." Silence. Xiang Nanli closed his eyes, but the visceral, tragic scene remained vividly written on his retinas. He wasn't a doctor, and aside from developing terminal stomach cancer at the very end, his past life had been relatively peaceful; he had never witnessed such a bloody, gruesome sight. The - [DBMEP CH3](https://98novels.com/dbmdp-ch3/): Chapter 3: "Basically safe." The system’s efficiency was incredible. In less than two minutes, it displayed the navigation route and signaled that Xiang Nanli could go check in directly. Due to a tight budget, Xiang Nanli chose the cheapest subway option, which cost 5 credit points for a ticket. To understand the purchasing power of - [DBMEP CH2](https://98novels.com/dbmdp-ch2/): Chapter 2: The First Day of Being Beaten Up by the World. The Black Wall. This was a no-man's land that belonged neither to the Human Alliance nor the Omnics. Standing in the virtual world, its projection looked exactly like a translucent, black brick wall. It blocked out the terrorists wandering the edges of the - [WCBD CH118](https://98novels.com/wcbd-ch118/): December 30. Wednesday. Every month in the Fisher World consists of 30 days, so this day was the final day of the 400th year of the Age of Mist. Humanity was about to usher in a new century, sending the entire world into what seemed like a carnival. Siles felt this atmosphere when he left - [DLRAS Chapter 27](https://98novels.com/dlras-chapter-27/): Chapter 27: I have a friend… By the time Qi Tongzhou dawdled his way back to the open lot where the convoy was parked, the members of the Student Union were busy assigning who would ride in which vehicle. Zheng Yucheng, who had left ahead of him, was already gone. Qi Tongzhou knew he had - [DLRAS Chapter 40](https://98novels.com/dlras-chapter-40/): Chapter 40: I want to cherish you. Huo Niansheng hadn't booked a private suite at this winery; the room he was staying in was a standard hotel-style king room. Chen Wengang showed Huo Niansheng his phone. The older brother sneered at the unknown number: "Making a fool of himself." He was talking about Huo Jingsheng. - [DLRAS Chapter 39](https://98novels.com/dlras-chapter-39/): Chapter 39: Flawless but missing the warmth of flesh and blood. The Bentley drove out of the city. The scenery grew increasingly remote, but it was indeed a legitimate destination. The driver eventually pulled up to a suburban winery estate. They took the elevator up from the underground garage, bypassing the main entrance. The driver - [MWED Ch15: A Tender Dream](https://98novels.com/mwed-ch15-dreamy-reverie/): After tossing about, the two quietly finished their meal. Yan Xun cleared the table and, under Chu Tingyun's guidance, placed the used tableware into the dishwasher. "There, press that button." Ding— With a soft chime, the dishwasher—that glowing beacon of human technology—began to heat up and get to work. Yan Xun thought to himself that - [MWED Ch14: Alright Then](https://98novels.com/mwed-ch14-okay/): Chu Tingyun was indeed a germaphobe. Because of this, even though he had never lacked for suitors growing up and had even dated two people he felt quite fond of, the act of exchanging saliva always felt unacceptable to him. So on that night four years ago, Chu Tingyun never imagined he would actually force - [MWED Ch13: First Kiss](https://98novels.com/mwed-ch13-first-kiss/): [Four years ago—] This was quite a famous, trending bar in the capital. Today, the entire first floor had been booked out to celebrate the birthday of President Liu from Kexin Venture Capital. A dozen beautiful young women had just finished a provocative dance routine. Blowing kisses to the audience, they gracefully sashayed off the - [MWED Ch12: The First Time You Kissed Me](https://98novels.com/mwed-ch12-the-first-time-you-kissed-me/): "Hello?" At this moment, Yan Xun's eyes were blurred by soap suds, so he didn't realize the incoming call was a video chat. After casually pressing 'answer', he fumbled to place his phone on the bathroom shelf, intending to rinse his eyes with water first. The front-facing camera happened to be pointing at Yan Xun's - [MWED Ch11: Bathing](https://98novels.com/mwed-ch11-bathing/): So the current situation was that he didn't need to worry about medical bills, but he had to work hard to earn money to support the family. Yan Xun didn't feel it was troublesome at all; instead, terms like "pocket money" and "handing over salary" gave him a sense of belonging to a family he - [MWED Ch10: Support Me](https://98novels.com/mwed-ch10-support-me/): Chu Tingyun's gaze paused on that line of tiny gray text for a moment before he suddenly let out a soft chuckle. The top of the chat box kept flashing "The other party is typing...", but the reply was endlessly delayed. President Chu wasn't in a hurry either. He waited nonchalantly, even feeling a bit - [MWED Ch9: Patted Wifey’s Butt](https://98novels.com/mwed-ch9-patting-wifes-butt/): Twenty minutes later— Yan Xun pleaded and explained, even showing the hospital wristband and admission info on his wrist. Finally, he barely managed to convince the uncle security guard that he wasn't the habitual offender who always stole trash cans, but a kind-hearted young man dragging a trash can for a car-sick friend. The uncle - [MWED Ch8: You Bastard](https://98novels.com/mwed-ch8-you-bastard/): —Try me out again. Such a highly suggestive and ambiguous thought had initially just flashed implicitly in Yan Xun's mind, but he never expected he would actually say it out loud. "Try out again?" Chu Tingyun acted as if he hadn't understood. He smiled and tilted his head slightly, like a gentle older brother. "What - [MWED Ch7: Let's Not Divorce](https://98novels.com/mwed-ch7-lets-not-divorce/): —You didn't call me Mr. Chu in the past. "Then I..." Then what did I call you? This doubt naturally surfaced in Yan Xun's mind. But before he could ask it out loud, a young couple suddenly took a seat not far away. It looked like the boy had made the girl angry. Carrying bags - [MWED Ch6: Things of the Past](https://98novels.com/mwed-ch6-the-past/): "—Hello, sir." Right at that moment, the waiter's voice sounded behind Yan Xun. "Is there anything I can help you with?" Yan Xun froze. When he straightened up and turned around, he found the waiter staring at him with a look of high alert. Beyond that, he also noticed the gazes of the other customers - [MWED Ch5: Meeting](https://98novels.com/mwed-ch5-meeting/): The next day, 1:30 PM. In front of a cafe next to the Civil Affairs Bureau, a black Maybach pulled up to the entrance. The driver specifically got out to open the back door for the passenger. The few customers inside the cafe seemed to notice something, suddenly turning their heads one after another as - [MWED Ch3: The Reason for Divorce  ](https://98novels.com/mwed-ch3-the-reason-for-divorce/): —An abandoned wife. The sarcastic implication of this evaluation was simply a perfect ten. Yan Xun felt that he ought to be angry, but he truly couldn't relate to the labels "married" and "abandoned wife" at all. So at this very moment, his strongest internal feeling was wondering if Zhou Ze had swallowed gunpowder today. - [MWED Ch4: No Rush for Divorce](https://98novels.com/mwed-ch4-no-rush-for-divorce/): Because you’re still so young, but that part of you doesn’t work anymore. That part doesn’t work anymore. That part… Doesn’t work anymore… Doesn’t work… These words looped endlessly in Yan Xun's mind. He hadn't understood at first, not until he noticed Zhou Ze's eyes glancing toward his lower half. Yan Xun suddenly realized— That - [MWED Ch2: Who Are You, Handsome?](https://98novels.com/mwed-ch2-who-are-you-handsome/): Setting aside the definition of a "husband" for a moment, Yan Xun quickly learned about the extent of his injuries from the doctor— "Actually, your injuries aren't too severe. It's just a leg fracture, a mild concussion from the heavy blow to your head, and a slight blood clot inside your skull." "Based on the - [MWED Ch1: Amnesia](https://98novels.com/mwed-ch1-amnesia/): Nancheng, late May. It was an old, walk-up residential building with over twenty years of history. The dim stairwell lights flickered, and the iron handrails below were stripped of paint, mottled with rust. At this moment, the stairwell echoed with a boy's breathless and resentful voice— "That old bastard... found another mistress outside. And my - [DP CH1](https://98novels.com/dp-ch1/): “Splash—” The torrential rain poured down. Raindrops smashed against the car windows, dampening the gloomy sky. Pedestrians on the street hurried back and forth under their umbrellas. The sound of the rain was constantly mixed with honking horns, and the vehicles crawled slowly forward amidst the noise. The radio broadcast the weather condition: "The thunderstorm - [DLRAS Chapter 37](https://98novels.com/dlras-chapter-37/): Chapter 37: Alright, I'll help you gain some popularity too. "You don't need to be like this," Chen Wengang finally said with a slight laugh. "I have no reason to be angry." "Things have already reached this point; what we should be thinking about now is how to resolve it. Do you want to pay - [DLRAS Chapter 36](https://98novels.com/dlras-chapter-36/): Chapter 36: Someone silently placed a fresh flower of love in my hands. Regarding this question, Huo Niansheng seemed to have asked it many times. Chen Wengang had answered one part of it last night, but it happened to be something he couldn't give. Chen Wengang fell silent, and Huo Niansheng took the opportunity to - [DLRAS Chapter 35](https://98novels.com/dlras-chapter-35/): Chapter 35: What do you want? The "mountain" available for climbing here was really just a small hill. Stone steps paved the paths up and down, and the clear signage made reaching the summit feel more like a casual stroll. Because of the moss on the trail and the fact that Chen Wengang wasn't wearing - [DLRAS Chapter 34](https://98novels.com/dlras-chapter-34/): Chapter 34: It is hard to love and hate. Sliding open the closet door, there was a complete variety of clothes for all four seasons, but they were all Huo Niansheng’s personal belongings. This was his suite, not like the guest rooms downstairs that provided standard hotel linens. As Chen Wengang hesitated, Huo Niansheng casually - [DLRAS Chapter 30](https://98novels.com/dlras-chapter-30/): Chapter 30: If you want to come, you can ask for the room card from the front desk. Zheng Yucheng was standing by the window, gazing out. Chen Wengang deliberately stepped heavily to make a bit of noise. "Are you and Zheng Maoxun alright?" Compared to his younger brother, Zheng Yucheng was calmer. "I didn't - [DLRAS Chapter 29](https://98novels.com/dlras-chapter-29/): Chapter 29: "Do you know why Chen Wengang is leaving?" Chen Wengang had already returned to normal from his memories. He also teased, "How come Young Master Huo has so much free time today?" Huo Niansheng complained, "It's been so many days, and you haven't called even once. Is it always going to be me - [DLRAS Chapter 28](https://98novels.com/dlras-chapter-28/): Chapter 28: But that voice was so familiar. Qi Tongzhou's heart was a jumble of seven ups and eight downs, fraught with anxiety, as if he had already foreseen the bleak winds and bitter rains on his future romantic journey. But he hadn't intentionally blabbed about this matter. The specific course of events was that - [DLRAS Chapter 128 [Past]](https://98novels.com/dlras-chapter-128-past/): Chapter 128: Even if we keep it like this, we can still support it. This marks the very first time Chen Wengang met a member of the Huo family. Given the kind of speech Huo Zhenfei delivered, it was only natural that Chen Wengang harbored a poor impression of him. However, once he calmed down - [DLRAS Chapter 76](https://98novels.com/dlras-chapter-76/): Chapter 76: You don’t want to spend the rest of your life with me? Only after hanging up the phone did Chen Wengang feel a damp coolness on his knee. Looking down, he saw that Huo Niansheng’s hair had rubbed an irregular water stain against it. He snatched the towel from Huo Niansheng's shoulder, draped - [DLRAS Chapter 121](https://98novels.com/dlras-chapter-121/): Chapter 121: Some of Huo Niansheng's perspectives. When the door to the private room was pushed open, Yu Shanding had just opened a bottle of red wine. He looked up to see Huo Niansheng striding inside, planting himself in the opposite sofa with a grand, imposing air. "Renovating?" Huo Niansheng asked. The boss flashed a - [DLRAS Chapter 73](https://98novels.com/dlras-chapter-73/): Chapter 73: Aftermath of a Romantic Affair. Listening to her, it became clear this was the lingering aftermath of an affair. Jiang Wanxia’s face, ravaged by time, looked bitter. She frowned so often that she had developed deep, unyielding vertical lines between her brows. But she must have been beautiful back then. More than a - [DLRAS Chapter 142](https://98novels.com/dlras-chapter-142/): Chapter 142: "I haven't been here before. He prayed for one." When leaving, Chen Wengang managed to score another bag of scraps from the Lu family. They were leftovers from the restaurant, which he brought back as an extra treat for Halley. With light steps and a bag in each hand, Chen Wengang arrived at - [DLRAS Chapter 159 [If Never Missed]](https://98novels.com/dlras-chapter-159-if-never-missed/): Chapter 159: Just pretend nothing happened. Chen Wengang remained silent for a long duration. Seeing that he refrained from speaking, Huo Niansheng continued, "Do you happen to harbor any thoughts regarding this?" Chen Wengang interrupted him: "Young Master Huo." He weighed each of his words with absolute precision. "Our relationship is entirely inappropriate." Huo Niansheng - [DLRAS Chapter 26](https://98novels.com/dlras-chapter-26/): Chapter 26: Do you think you can be in the future tense? When Chen Wengang returned to the Zheng family home, Zheng Yucheng was waiting at his bedroom door. He knocked before entering—this time, he remembered and complied. Chen Wengang sighed and pushed the door open. "Come in." Zheng Yucheng noticed the box he was - [DLRAS Chapter 25](https://98novels.com/dlras-chapter-25/): Chapter 25: Who has such an honor? It was that one sentence that brought out more tears afterward. In the adult world, getting hurt does not always make you cry. Often, the dam bursts only in the moment you receive a little bit of care. To Huo Niansheng, there was no sense of these fine - [DLRAS Chapter 24](https://98novels.com/dlras-chapter-24/): Chapter 24: Did something sad cross your mind? When Huo Niansheng walked over, this was the scene he saw— Chen Wengang stood beneath a famous figure’s statue, surrounded by a group of young students, smiling and talking with them. A black-and-tan German Shepherd ran circles around them, while the leash across its chest and back - [DLRAS Chapter 23](https://98novels.com/dlras-chapter-23/): Chapter 23: I felt like I might have known you in a previous life. The two of them faltered. “Maybe giving it directly to his own son would be too eye-catching, and he’d be afraid of being reported, so he gives it to the godson instead…” You Ying looked doubtful. “That logic is so weak - [DLRAS Chapter 22.2](https://98novels.com/dlras-chapter-22-2/): Chapter 22.2 Zheng Yucheng pressed his straight lips tightly together, his jawline hard, as if biting down on his teeth. If eye blades could become real, then by the time Huo Niansheng walked away, his back would already have been stabbed through several times. Now only the two of them remained in the sky garden, - [DLRAS Chapter 21.3](https://98novels.com/dlras-chapter-21-3/): Chapter 21.3: His eyes were treating it like a joke The day of the Zheng Group celebration arrived right on schedule. That day, the entrance to Crown Hotel was jammed with cars and people, while inside it was all brilliant noise and festivity. Vehicles and guests moved in and out everywhere. Bell staff and valets - [DLRAS Chapter 22.1](https://98novels.com/dlras-chapter-22-1/): Chapter 22.1: Why do you fall in love with such a blockhead? Does he know how to care for others? He Wanxin’s female companion tugged at her hand and leaned in to quietly persuade her a few times. At the same time, Chen Wengang pressed down on Zheng Maoxun’s restless hand. Following the signal of - [DLRAS Chapter 21.2](https://98novels.com/dlras-chapter-21-2/): Chapter 21.2 While he was asleep, Huo Niansheng had just returned to his office. His assistant Amanda gave him a look, indicating that he had a guest. His younger brother Huo Jingsheng was inside waiting for him and had already been there for some time. Huo Jingsheng was idly playing with one of the darts - [DLRAS Chapter 21.1](https://98novels.com/dlras-chapter-21-1/): Chapter 21.1 Zheng Bingyi’s personal lawyer was surnamed Cao. The reason Chen Wengang had asked to meet him was simple: his father’s inheritance. Back when Chen Wengang’s father died, all matters regarding the estate had been witnessed and agreed upon under the supervision of a lawyer sent by Old Master Zheng. In the reception room, - [DLRAS Chapter 20](https://98novels.com/dlras-chapter-20/): Chapter 20: Huo Niansheng's object of pursuit The news about He Jiajun made a stir online for two days, then gradually died down. Social news stories came one after another. A later report said that the He family had paid a sum of money, and the waiter had agreed to settle the matter privately. After - [DLRAS Chapter 6](https://98novels.com/dlras-chapter-6/): Chapter 6: I know the little friend Uncle adopted. Zheng Baoqiu blinked, still not quite understanding, but she seemed to take it as some strange unspoken dynamic between men, so she did not fault Chen Wengang for acting on his own initiative. The shop assistant handed over a long, slender box tied with a dark - [DLRAS Chapter 19](https://98novels.com/dlras-chapter-19/): Chapter 19: Look up Chen Wengang A black Rolls-Royce Ghost was parked in the underground garage. Yu Shanding attentively opened the car door for Huo Niansheng. Then he circled around to the other side, got in, and rubbed his smooth bald head. The driver in the front seat was professional, so quiet it was as - [DLRAS Chapter 18](https://98novels.com/dlras-chapter-18/): Chapter 18: It turned out that this was an account that was impossible to settle. Getting rich can solve more than half of life’s troubles—though that is not an absolute truth, it is by no means entirely without reason. And this was one thing Huo Niansheng had enabled Chen Wengang to understand. In his previous - [DLRAS Chapter 17](https://98novels.com/dlras-chapter-17/): Chapter 17: Let’s wait until you get rich later. It was not until she saw black truffle hotpot on the menu that Chen Xiangling still failed to process what was happening. This really was not at all what she had imagined when he said, “Let’s find a place to eat and talk.” The restaurant was - [DLRAS Chapter 16](https://98novels.com/dlras-chapter-16/): Chapter 16: There is so much of his past here. In the faint light of dawn, Chen Wengang stopped by to see the house where he lived with his parents when he was young. It was located just three doors down from the Lu family's place. The residential houses in the old town area retained - [DLRAS Chapter 15](https://98novels.com/dlras-chapter-15/): Chapter 15: But it's not like yours—a childhood friendship. It had been half a week since they added each other as friends, and Huo Niansheng had never initiated a conversation with Chen Wengang. The subsequent coordination for the venue was handled by Yu Shanding, who contacted the Zheng Corporation. Since Huo Niansheng didn't take the - [DLRAS Chapter 14](https://98novels.com/dlras-chapter-14/): Chapter 14: He did something that hurt me. The restaurant Lu Chenlong mentioned was called "Wanghai Restaurant." It was a century-old establishment in Jin City, passed down from his great-grandfather's generation. On Saturday afternoon, when Chen Wengang arrived, his friend was already busy in the kitchen. Lu Chenlong, wearing a tall chef's hat, was preparing - [DLRAS Chapter 12](https://98novels.com/dlras-chapter-12/): Chapter 12: Is ten seconds enough time to think about it? Chen Wengang followed Yu Shanding into the elevator, watching as the other man pressed the button for the 5th floor, which was labeled "VIP Entertainment Hall." Yu Shanding was working for Huo Niansheng. Chen Wengang had come today knowing he would face difficulties and - [DLRAS Chapter 11](https://98novels.com/dlras-chapter-11/): Chapter 11: We can't negotiate, but you don't have to play tricks like this. In Zheng Maoxun’s office, Chen Wengang gestured for him to sit on the sofa, then sat down opposite him. It was a posture for a heart-to-heart talk. Zheng Maoxun, however, had no intention of having a heart-to-heart. He crossed his legs, - [DLRAS Chapter 10](https://98novels.com/dlras-chapter-10/): Chapter 10: Why are you so hard to please? On the desk rested stacks of A4 printed documents, the most prominent one on top being an event proposal. The title read: "Zheng Group 120th Anniversary Celebration and Charity Auction Event." Chen Wengang knew what this was—it was the project Zheng Yucheng was currently in charge - [DLRAS Chapter 9](https://98novels.com/dlras-chapter-9/): Chapter 9: The Zheng family will inevitably undergo a change of leadership. Zheng Maoxun glared at him and sat down in his leather chair, but couldn't hold back a yawn. Instantly, his imposing aura deflated. It wasn't that he was intentionally trying to be so listless. Yesterday was a special circumstance: after street racing with - [DLRAS Chapter 8](https://98novels.com/dlras-chapter-8/): Chapter 8: If you want to set boundaries, let's set them. And perhaps Chen Wengang's daydreams had seeped into his subconscious, for that night he once again had a dream related to Huo Niansheng. He didn't actually see the man himself; what he dreamt of was the day Huo Niansheng had his accident. He abruptly - [DLRAS Chapter 7](https://98novels.com/dlras-chapter-7/): Chapter 7: It was Huo Niansheng who really gave in repeatedly. The driver received the call and brought the car to the entrance of the department store to wait. The two of them got in. The poodle they had picked up was still in its cage in the back seat, happily sniffing around. But on - [DLRAS Chapter 5](https://98novels.com/dlras-chapter-5/): Chapter 5: A combination of smoke, seaweed, iodine, and seaside campfires. When the sky began to brighten, Chen Wengang was awakened by a nightmare. He collected himself, still feeling a sense of loss, and proceeded to go to school as usual. Like all the younger members of the Zheng family, he didn't stay in the - [TTGOL CH55](https://98novels.com/ttgol-ch55/): Chapter 55: Health and Wellness Expert Tang Cuo and Jin Cheng weren't in a rush to track down Lin Yandong. Since neither planned on starting another serial instance in the short term, the matter could be set aside for now. Currently, news of Jin Cheng's return to East Cross Street hadn't spread yet, keeping things - [TTGOL CH53](https://98novels.com/ttgol-ch53/): Chapter 53: The Song of the Wind (12) Soon, Batz also entered the secret room and took in the astonishing sight within. He couldn't help but recall the mage's claim that he was already dead; his face paled, and his legs trembled. "Th-Theodore, what exactly is going on here?" While in the Kingdom Hidden in - [DLRAS Chapter 55](https://98novels.com/dlras-chapter-55/): Chapter 55: Huo Niansheng had truly been moved With the heavy rain persisting and the temperature dropping suddenly, the number of people catching colds and fevers indeed swarmed the hospital. Men and women, young and old, sitting and lying down—the clinic was packed full, much like dumplings thrown into a boiling pot. The cleaner swung - [DLRAS Chapter 54](https://98novels.com/dlras-chapter-54/): Chapter 54: Bah, believe in Buddhism? Quite hypocritical. Zheng Baoqiu distinctly saw Mu Qing roll his eyes subtly. After the meal, she caught up with Chen Wengang. "Don't mind Mu Qing. He's been floating on air lately. Just because he sold two paintings, appeared on TV once, and gained a few tens of thousands of - [DLRAS Chapter 52](https://98novels.com/dlras-chapter-52/): Chapter 52: This thought also made Huo Niansheng laugh at himself. When he opened his eyes again, nearly twenty hours had passed. Chen Wengang checked his phone to confirm the time. The room was empty. He didn't know when Huo Niansheng had left. Half-awake, he went into the bathroom and looked in the mirror, finally - [DLRAS Chapter 51](https://98novels.com/dlras-chapter-51/): Chapter 51: I just want to see you. As Huo Niansheng spoke, he stretched out his arm, opened the front armrest console, rummaged around for a while, and, relying on memory, pulled out an unopened lip balm. It vaguely resembled a promotional freebie left in the car ages ago by his assistant, Amanda. Huo Niansheng - [DLRAS Chapter 50](https://98novels.com/dlras-chapter-50/): Chapter 50: Wengang, come with me. By the time Zheng Baoqiu and Zheng Maoxun rushed to the hospital room, it was already mid-morning. Uncle Lin had undergone a CT scan and an MRI and was now resting in bed. He had struck the airbag during the impact, resulting in a mild concussion and a minor - [DLRAS Chapter 47](https://98novels.com/dlras-chapter-47/): Chapter 47: Why do you like feeding me so much? On the way back, Diandian started crying again, partly because the day was over and partly because she couldn't bear to let Chen Wengang leave. Chen Wengang had been paired with these two little sisters with congenital heart disease for two years longer than Sister - [DLRAS Chapter 60](https://98novels.com/dlras-chapter-60/): Chapter 60: He's still having someone watch you? As for Zheng Yucheng's not-so-glorious overt scheme—it was somewhat effective. The trouble he resolved for Chen Zeng was essentially a difficult problem posed to Chen Wengang. This forced favor indeed made it very difficult for Chen Wengang to consider handing his resignation to Zheng Bingyi in the - [DLRAS Chapter 59](https://98novels.com/dlras-chapter-59/): Chapter 59: It's natural to please people you like. The grandfather clock by the wall struck nine times in succession. Huo Zhenfei turned his head to look. "It's already this late." He turned back to face Huo Niansheng. "No one will ever mention that matter again. I doubt Huo Yingfei has the face to talk - [DLRAS Chapter 58](https://98novels.com/dlras-chapter-58/): Chapter 58: On the contrary, your side is the calmest. Holding a wine glass by the stem, Li Hongqiong walked along the red carpet. Inside, a layer of peach-red liquid swirled, the rim refracting the overhead lights. Huo Niansheng was leaning against the railing, looking down. One arm rested behind him, while the other swirled - [DLRAS Chapter 57](https://98novels.com/dlras-chapter-57/): Chapter 57: Is there nothing you can do if you ask Zheng Bingyi? In the morning, after washing up and heading into the living room, Huo Niansheng said, "You don't really call me by my name." Chen Wengang was taken aback for a moment. "Huh, what about it?" "'Huh'," Huo Niansheng complained. "'Young Master Huo' - [DLRAS Chapter 56](https://98novels.com/dlras-chapter-56/): Chapter 56: Such a young life is not lived without struggle. The rain finally stopped. The closer they got to their destination, the more familiar the streetscape became. Chen Wengang actually realized where they were going. Pressing the button for the 33rd floor, the elevator doors chimed open. With a one-apartment-per-floor layout, they stepped out - [DLRAS Chapter 90](https://98novels.com/dlras-chapter-90/): Chapter 90: It was a whim. Half an hour later, Huo Niansheng climbed up to the attic. He came to call Chen Wengang: "Who are you still on the phone with?" Chen Wengang said, "Just a moment." Jiang Cai immediately grew alert: "Who else is there?" She had been rambling to Chen Wengang for ages. - [DLRAS Chapter 89](https://98novels.com/dlras-chapter-89/): Chapter 89: Why are you so resistant? "I'm not exactly a proper teacher. They always used to call me 'gege,' and once they heard I was working at a school, they thought it was a huge deal, as if I had been promoted to some high official. Let them be happy." This was what Chen - [DLRAS Chapter 88](https://98novels.com/dlras-chapter-88/): Chapter 88: Subconsciously, he showed a look of fear. "Want one?" Li Hongqiong turned the open end of the cigarette case toward him. "...No." Qi Tongzhou refused, his expression stubborn and unyielding. "You think this was Huo Niansheng's idea," Li Hongqiong said, asking in return. "What's the basis for your suspicion?" "..." Qi Tongzhou froze, - [DLRAS Chapter 87](https://98novels.com/dlras-chapter-87/): Chapter 87: This was Huo Niansheng's idea, wasn't it? Right before going to bed, Zheng Baoqiu knocked on Chen Wengang’s door: “Are you going back to our alma mater to attend that graduation prep rally?” Chen Wengang leaned against the doorframe, chatting with her. “I just received the message. How do you already know about - [DLRAS Chapter 86](https://98novels.com/dlras-chapter-86/): Chapter 86: Like a love letter written by the sea to the land. A bright moon hung in the sky. The boat floated silently on the sea, allowing them to truly experience the ancient poetic sentiment of "drifting with the current, wandering wherever it pleases." Chen Wengang cut the cake. It was a petite five-inch - [DLRAS Chapter 100](https://98novels.com/dlras-chapter-100/): Chapter 100: He would make a decision when the time came. It was only right and proper that before leaving, Chen Wengang ought to go and say goodbye to Huo Meijie. Huo Meijie was resting in the master bedroom, watching TV, wearing a black mourning band on her arm. She had also been present a - [DLRAS Chapter 99](https://98novels.com/dlras-chapter-99/): Chapter 99: They want to keep an eye on him. Huo Niansheng tilted his head back and drained his own drink in one gulp: "What moves can they make? It's not like I'm unmarried right now." Chen Wengang let out a lazy, humming laugh. His mind was pleasantly clouded, the corners of his eyes angled - [DLRAS Chapter 98](https://98novels.com/dlras-chapter-98/): Chapter 98: Just consider me love-struck. Everyone had gone downstairs, and in the massive space of the apartment, only the half-siblings—who seemed to have absolutely nothing in common—were left. Facing Huo Niansheng alone, Jiang Cai couldn't help but feel nervous. She didn't even realize she had stood up. "Uh..." Huo Niansheng took off his pitch-black - [DLRAS Chapter 97](https://98novels.com/dlras-chapter-97/): Chapter 97: I actually don't doubt that there is love between you. The whole city was in an uproar. The most anticipated event for everyone was the distribution of Huo Kaishan’s will, but the lawyers did not immediately make it public. Huo Kaishan's passing became the top headline of late. Stock market investors focused on - [DLRAS Chapter 96](https://98novels.com/dlras-chapter-96/): Chapter 96: A brief revival before the end. The photo album wasn't thick, and they reached the end in about ten minutes. Photographs are frozen moments in time; looking back at them gives a marvelous sensation. It seemed Huo Niansheng didn't like taking pictures, but different people at different times had still left him with - [DLRAS Chapter 157](https://98novels.com/dlras-chapter-157/): Chapter 157: Whatever Wengang says goes. "My own life was once far from perfect," Chen Wengang said, casting a glance toward Huo Niansheng as a gentle curve formed at the corner of his lips. "It was filled with countless blunders, entirely a chaotic mess, and utterly agonizing—as though I had completely lost every single thing. - [DLRAS Chapter 44](https://98novels.com/dlras-chapter-44/): Chapter 44: He was quite squeamish when he was little. But in truth, whether Mu Qing wanted to get famous or hold a solo art exhibition—even if he managed to hold one at the Louvre—it was a relief for Chen Wengang. At the very least, it meant Mu Qing's focus was entirely on himself. Ever - [DLRAS Chapter 63](https://98novels.com/dlras-chapter-63/): Chapter 63: Do you still feel indebted to anyone? "So, what was the final decision on how to handle her?" Huo Niansheng let out a soft "oh," dipped the tips of his chopsticks into some ginger vinegar sauce, and sucked on them. The two were on a date, eating at the Wanghai Restaurant, the table - [DLRAS Chapter 81](https://98novels.com/dlras-chapter-81/): Chapter 81: I don't mind having guests over for an extra meal. The exhibition hall was remarkably low-key. There was no promotional material at the entrance; passersby wouldn't notice a thing, save for the two security guards standing strict watch. Pushing open the door and navigating a maze of twists and turns to reach the - [DLRAS Chapter 92](https://98novels.com/dlras-chapter-92/): Chapter 92: This is because both parties A and B agree. By the time they were working on their second cup of coffee, Huo Niansheng arrived. A simple prenuptial agreement, stipulating that their respective premarital properties belonged to each individual and remained under their separate ownership, was incredibly quick to execute. Lawyer Zhu handed the - [DLRAS Chapter 156](https://98novels.com/dlras-chapter-156/): Chapter 156: Beach Wedding Huo Zhenfei was the first to step out of the Huo Corporation headquarters building, only to be instantly swarmed by a horde of journalists. Their massive array of cameras and lenses were pointed directly forward, maintaining an aggressive stance as though ready to swallow them alive. Huo Niansheng followed closely behind, - [DLRAS Chapter 117](https://98novels.com/dlras-chapter-117/): Chapter 117: I'd rather you forget about me The whispering continued well into the late hours of the night. With the bedside lamp glowing, the two stared at each other, unwilling to look away for even a single second. The decade of separation had built up too much to say, emotions already fermenting deep within - [DLRAS Chapter 148](https://98novels.com/dlras-chapter-148/): Chapter 148: This is the only family that is completely his. Huo Niansheng said, "Why don't we go buy a farm?" Chen Wengang asked, "What farm? What are we buying a farm for?" Huo Niansheng leaned sideways against the backrest, using his knee to nudge Chen Wengang's knee, acting in all seriousness: "Didn't you say - [DLRAS Chapter 149](https://98novels.com/dlras-chapter-149/): Chapter 149: You and Mr. Chen have a deep love for each other. Huo Niansheng strolled along the beach with both hands stuffed into his pockets. Moving at a leisurely, unhurried pace, he kept his head down to study the sand beneath his soles as though he were searching for some kind of treasure. Just - [DLRAS Chapter 150](https://98novels.com/dlras-chapter-150/): Chapter 150: According to the routine, it'll probably be you who'll overthrow me. "Sure thing. If the director dares to use me, I dare to act," Huo Niansheng said, turning to ask Ye Ran, "What kind of themes are popular these days?" "Director Zhao actually has a script on hand," Ye Ran said with a - [DLRAS Chapter 151](https://98novels.com/dlras-chapter-151/): Chapter 151: Do you like the seaside? During their casual chat, the topic drifted to Chen and Huo's plans to hold another wedding ceremony within the country. Yu Shanding emerged from the back after temporarily changing into a pair of trousers. Those trousers had been fashioned by Grandma Zhou from a piece of cloth she - [DLRAS Chapter 152](https://98novels.com/dlras-chapter-152/): Chapter 152: Mr. Huo, did you take care of the children yesterday? What Chen Wengang did not know, however, was that just before he arrived, a massive, earth-shattering row had broken out at his uncle's house. With Mid-Autumn approaching, Chen Zeng had bought some crabs. The day after tomorrow was Saturday, and he intended to - [DLRAS Chapter 153](https://98novels.com/dlras-chapter-153/): Chapter 153: What bad thing did you do today? The moment Huo Niansheng returned home from work, the very first thing he did was head to the study to find Chen Wengang. "What mischief did you get up to today?" Chen Wengang cast a calm glance at him. "What is the grand affair that makes - [DLRAS Chapter 154](https://98novels.com/dlras-chapter-154/): Chapter 154: Let's keep our shared secret. Uncle Lin was in high spirits today, personal layout the dishes himself. They were all seasonal delicacies, and placed right in front of Chen Wengang were braised wild rice stems, chestnut braised chicken, and steamed lotus root with pork meat. As Uncle Lin pulled back the chair for - [DLRAS Chapter 155](https://98novels.com/dlras-chapter-155/): Chapter 155: It turns out you really are hiding your true capabilities. The wedding photoshoot was split evenly between studio and outdoor settings. In keeping with the specific narrative theme, the outdoor location was set against an abandoned chapel situated right by the sea. Strictly speaking, it probably shouldn't even have been termed a traditional - [DLRAS Chapter 143](https://98novels.com/dlras-chapter-143/): Chapter 143: It's fine as long as your cousin isn't here. "Alright, I see. See you then." Chen Wengang hung up the phone. When he looked down, Huo Niansheng was lying across his lap, looking up at him lazily from below. Having listened to Chen Wengang talk for quite a while, Huo Niansheng felt rather - [DLRAS Chapter 145](https://98novels.com/dlras-chapter-145/): Chapter 145: Why didn't you order? I want to eat. After the Huo Group's semi-annual meeting concluded, a banquet was hosted in the evening at the Rita Hotel. The baseline of the banquet was relatively relaxed. By the time Chen Wengang arrived, the atmosphere inside was reaching its climax, and faint laughter could be heard - [DLRAS Chapter 147](https://98novels.com/dlras-chapter-147/): Chapter 147: Mr. Pan, you mean that you want to emulate the wealthy. Chen Wengang was somewhat stunned: "What on earth is this?" Looking closer, next to the roses lay a bag of candy and a card. He stepped out of his office, only to find that the colleagues' desks were also a competitive display - [WTNL Chapter 746](https://98novels.com/wtnl-chapter-746/): Chapter 746: Collection of Short Anecdotes 【Street Interview】 Street interview (Non-plot version) Q: Hello, how many points would you give your own looks?Bai Xue thought seriously, counting on his fingers and looking up: "…….7.82?" Q: Hello, how many points would you give this person's looks?Dan Zhu glanced lazily: "Not bad by ordinary people's standards, but - [WTNL Chapter 747](https://98novels.com/wtnl-ch747/): Chapter 747: Bonus Extra: Couple Q&A (Part 2) 17. What do you call each other? Are there any special pet names?Wen Jianyan: Usually it's just names; we rarely use any pet names...Wu Zhu: Name. 18. What do you want the other person to call you?Wen Jianyan: The name is perfectly fine.Wu Zhu: ...He glanced at - [WTNL Chapter 745](https://98novels.com/wtnl-chapter-745/): Chapter 745: Bonus Extra: Couple Q&A (Part 1) 1. Name?Wen Jianyan: That depends on the situation.I have had different names in different periods, in different places, and under different circumstances.He shrugged: But right now, I only go by Wen Jianyan.Wu Zhu rubbed the curse marks on his forearm and smiled.Wen Jianyan didn't look at him: - [WCBD CH53](https://98novels.com/wcbd-ch53/): "Good afternoon." "Good afternoon," Siles replied. In Room 666, the five Revelators gathered. As soon as Siles sat down, Eric asked him, "What connection do you have with the Second Corridor?" "What?" Siles was slightly startled. Eric said, "I heard some people discussing your name... but not about your research project." He recalled, "It seemed - [WCBD CH54](https://98novels.com/wcbd-ch54/): The gourmet town exuded a warm, lively atmosphere, mingled with the sweet scent of butter and the greasy aroma of meat. The entire town was situated on the eastern side of Mount Hughes, not far from the channel where the Kanla River flowed. The scenery was quite beautiful. The buildings in the town were scattered - [WCBD CH62](https://98novels.com/wcbd-ch62/): The circus clown returned to the large tent.He heard others discussing something, apparently related to a merchant and some men and women. But he turned a deaf ear to it. The corners of his mouth hung with a foolish grin, carrying the demeanor from his performance into his daily life. However, people knew that this - [WCBD CH117](https://98novels.com/wcbd-ch117/): "Good morning, Siles," Grenfield said. "Just one more week until the New Year." "Good morning, Teacher," Siles replied. "We can meet up that morning." He sat down in front of Grenfield. The fireplace in the room blazed, giving off an incredibly warm feeling. Freed from the bitter, freezing rain outside, Siles immediately felt much more - [DLRAS Chapter 38](https://98novels.com/dlras-chapter-38/): Chapter 38: Chen Wengang never complained to him. Over the next week, Zheng Yucheng left early and returned late, working around the clock at the company and barely even coming home. Just like in his past life, He Wanxin only sent the photos to Chen Wengang. So far, it seemed no one else knew about - [DLRAS Chapter 41](https://98novels.com/dlras-chapter-41/): Chapter 41: He would always have a sense of indebtedness to Huo Niansheng from his memories. By the time they came out of the foundation, it was already dark. It was a rare reunion, and since Qiao Sijin lived nearby, he invited Chen Wengang to his home for a casual dinner. Qiao Sijin had deep-set - [DLRAS Chapter 33](https://98novels.com/dlras-chapter-33/): Chapter 33: Can't he even take care of this little thing? When Chen Wengang had settled into a deeper sleep, Huo Niansheng got out of bed again. He looked down at his wrinkled shirt and trousers, gave a self-deprecating laugh, and tugged at his cuffs. Chen Wengang was like a puzzle; many clues were now - [DLRAS Chapter 32](https://98novels.com/dlras-chapter-32/): Chapter 32: Like a weightless feather. Half an hour ago. Although Zheng Baoqiu had complained behind his back, when Mu Qing brought his friends over, she still put on a fake, polite smile. Over there, Qi Tongzhou and Chen Wengang returned. Several people gathered in a circle; whether they knew each other well or not, - [DLRAS Chapter 31](https://98novels.com/dlras-chapter-31/): Chapter 31: There is someone in my heart. In the end, the four of them agreed to play indoor tennis; Li Hongqiong abandoned her plans to go mountain climbing. Having just eaten, they left an hour in between to rest, each returning to their own rooms to take a break. By the time Huo Niansheng - [WTNL Chapter 223](https://98novels.com/wtnl-chapter-223/): Thank you Jill for the Ko-fi. Here are your Ko-fi chapters. (1/3) Changsheng BuildingChapter 223: "Why don't you just die?" "Go." After making all the preparations, Wen Jianyan commanded. An Xin followed closely behind Wen Jianyan, groping forward in the darkness. His eyes were tightly shut, making his steps slow and dragging. He moved forward, - [DLRAS Chapter 85](https://98novels.com/dlras-chapter-85/): Chapter 85: On the water is the radiance of bliss. Huo Niansheng sat on the edge of the bed. Chen Wengang was still a bit dazed, looking down at the pajamas he was still wearing. His expression carried the bewildered innocence of someone who hadn't fully woken up, as if he still couldn't figure out - [DLRAS Chapter 84](https://98novels.com/dlras-chapter-84/): Chapter 84: Wherever we want to go, just the two of us. Chen Wengang hadn't completely lost his reason; he avoided the vital spots. But a ball of pent-up anger had accumulated in his heart for too many years. He Jiajun's meaty face overlapped with countless contemptuous, insulting, and lecherous expressions—faces layered upon each other - [DLRAS Chapter 83](https://98novels.com/dlras-chapter-83/): Chapter 83: Fortunately, someone walked with him for a while. When He Wanxin first appeared, it seemed like an absurd accident. Dominating and overbearing, vain and exaggerated, being entangled with such a pursuer was certainly not a pleasant experience. On very rare occasions, Chen Wengang reluctantly reviewed his past with Zheng Yucheng. Having overcome his - [DLRAS Chapter 82](https://98novels.com/dlras-chapter-82/): Chapter 82: It wasn't just for appearance, it was more like branding. While fetching some water, Chen Wengang looked out from the semi-open kitchen. "Did you already send her off?" Huo Niansheng didn't mind at all. "Isn't there travel allowance? They can enjoy their freedom outside and eat whatever they want." Towards Jiang Cai's arrival, - [DLRAS Chapter 80](https://98novels.com/dlras-chapter-80/): Chapter 80: When he lowered his head, his eyes were filled with tenderness. Chen Wengang's response was to slap both hands onto Huo Niansheng's face, the flower still pinched between the fingers of his left hand. "Are you crazy?" A piece of the rose stem pressed uncomfortably against his face. Huo Niansheng took his hands - [DLRAS Chapter 79](https://98novels.com/dlras-chapter-79/): Chapter 79: If there was only pain, why ask? For a moment, neither of them spoke. Out of the corner of his eye, Huo Niansheng watched Chen Wengang. Chen Wengang wasn't looking at him; his head was lowered, his slender fingers struggling with the chocolate packaging. The box had "Pink Sweetheart" printed on the cover. - [DLRAS Chapter 78](https://98novels.com/dlras-chapter-78/): Chapter 78: I'll stay with you until it's over. By the time they finished their meal, it was past three in the afternoon. It was about time to head back to the city, lest they hit traffic. Chen Wengang went to Luo Suwei's room to check on Jiang Cai. Luo Suwei sat on the sofa - [DLRAS Chapter 77](https://98novels.com/dlras-chapter-77/): Chapter 77: I hope you can help me build this bridge. Lawyer Zhu sat rigidly on the other side of Huo Niansheng, his expression formal and solemn, making his boss look like an irrelevant idler by contrast. Everyone else took their positions, sitting in the same seats as yesterday. Jiang Wanxia had added a shawl - [DLRAS Chapter 71](https://98novels.com/dlras-chapter-71/): Chapter 71: But you promise not to betray me, right? Huo Zhenfei narrowed his eyes slightly. Blood ties were truly fascinating; he and Huo Niansheng were completely different in appearance and temperament, yet when they made this expression, they looked remarkably alike. At the same time, he took in Chen Wengang, only feeling that slender - [DLRAS Chapter 70](https://98novels.com/dlras-chapter-70/): Chapter 70: Why do you keep pestering Teacher Chen? Huo Zhenfei chided him: "So senile that he's constantly thinking and worrying about you? I get the feeling it's genuinely weighing on his mind. Of course, this is just my own guess—Grandpa is nearing the end, and he still has a hurdle he can't get past - [DLRAS Chapter 69](https://98novels.com/dlras-chapter-69/): Chapter 69: Tell me, does he have someone by his side? Huo Jingsheng felt a rising contempt but concealed it behind a neutral expression. After their last encounter, he once again scrutinized Chen Wengang closely, adopting an unfathomable demeanor before him. Chen Wengang smiled faintly, remaining completely unflappable as he lifted his teacup to his - [DLRAS Chapter 68](https://98novels.com/dlras-chapter-68/): Chapter 68: Think about it and help me get him. But he had roughly figured out what was going on. Zheng Bingyi shook his head. "Given the relationship between me and your Uncle He, a marriage between our two families would naturally have been icing on the cake. But I very much dislike the methods - [DLRAS Chapter 67](https://98novels.com/dlras-chapter-67/): Chapter 67: In the future, I only have affection for you; is that okay? Zheng Maoxun paused with his chopsticks in mid-air. "What's he doing at the hospital?" Huo Niansheng popped open a can of Sprite, handed it to Chen Wengang, but addressed Zheng Maoxun. "What, you didn't know your aunt went to the hospital?" - [DLRAS Chapter 66](https://98novels.com/dlras-chapter-66/): Chapter 66: Can you please be more restrained? This is a company, and I’m still here? Something had indeed happened. At over two in the morning, while everyone was sound asleep, a marine traffic accident occurred off the coast involving the "Ming-890" fleet belonging to the Zheng Group. The tugboat "H" had collided with a - [DLRAS Chapter 65](https://98novels.com/dlras-chapter-65/): Chapter 65: Just let him chase you hard. Seeing Chen Wengang walk straight toward a group of people, Baldy followed him out of the car. There were four or five of them in total; among them was a drunken girl, stumbling and being held up by two men. But the rest of the group wasn't - [DLRAS Chapter 64](https://98novels.com/dlras-ch64/): Chapter 64: Run your marriage like a business. The cafeteria was on the first floor, so they got there quickly. It was Jiang Wanxia and her daughter, Jiang Cai, who were arguing. When initially agreeing to let Jiang Wanxia try working at the school, acting director Luo Suwei had agreed reluctantly, noting that while they - [DLRAS Chapter 62](https://98novels.com/dlras-chapter-62/): Chapter 62: Because I don’t have to pick on him. All the way here, Huo Niansheng felt like an overreacting, fussy employer. It took him a long time to convince himself not to dwell on that prophetic nightmare. That was until he stood under this starry sky and saw Chen Wengang looking up—those clear, black-and-white - [DLRAS Chapter 61](https://98novels.com/dlras-chapter-61/): Chapter 61: Some secrets remain buried under the iceberg. Chen Wengang paused for half a beat and laughed. "No." He looked at Qi Tongzhou with helpless amusement. "What kind of nonsense is running through your head? He's not a control freak." For a split second, Qi Tongzhou had indeed let his imagination run wild. He - [WTNL Chapter 168](https://98novels.com/wtnl-chapter-168/): Prev | Table of Contents | Next Thank you @Jill for the Kofi! Ping An AsylumChapter 168: I can be very useful "......" Upon seeing that familiar face, Wen Jianyan's body stiffened. He stood in place, his already pale complexion becoming even more ghastly. Although he was accustomed to the rain falling through the leaky - [TTGOL CH52](https://98novels.com/ttgol-ch52/): Chapter 52: The Song of the Wind (11) Above ground, a massive battle was on the verge of erupting. Over ten minutes ago, Jin Cheng said he wanted to coordinate with Tang Cuo's actions, so he had Kelt find some red paint. It was just like the paint used in Lisa’s room—cheap and reeking of - [TTGOL CH51](https://98novels.com/ttgol-ch51/): Chapter 51: The Song of the Wind (10) Tang Cuo's decision to take the secret tunnel was actually inspired by Jin Cheng. Jin Cheng wanted to use a fake rumor to lure Peter out, while Tang Cuo was considering the "surprise" Aesop mentioned in the tunnel. His main mission was to escort Batz back to - [AD CH20](https://98novels.com/ad-ch20/): "Go away." Shan Yu flopped onto the table and said into his phone. "Hmm?" On the other end, Liu Wu was startled. "Is my brother there?" "No, he's just passing by and yelling at the security guard," Chen Jian quickly picked up his phone, turned off the speaker, and walked out of the office. "Tell - [AD CH19.2](https://98novels.com/ad-ch19-2/): Against the wind, his voice couldn't reach Chen Erhu at all. If it weren't for the fear that Chen Erhu might get confused and cause more trouble, Chen Jian really didn't want to chase him anymore. Just run, go straight back to the old town and find Chen Dahu. Chen Jian adjusted his breathing, then - [AD CH19.1](https://98novels.com/ad-ch19-1/): Zhao Fangfang's cooking skills were quite good. After she'd planned the menu, the staff meals would follow it, with a few dishes made each day for everyone to try and give feedback on. Today's main dishes for lunch were sweet and sour pork, squirrel fish, fried eggplant, and mu shu pork. The cuisine was a - [AD CH18](https://98novels.com/ad-ch18/): "Gone bad, huh?" Shan Yu turned to look at him. "Immersed by influence, I guess," Chen Jian said. "Is that how you use that word?" Shan Yu asked. "...I don't know," Chen Jian replied honestly. "It should be used that way, but when you asked, I became unsure. I don't know where you're waiting to - [AD CH6](https://98novels.com/ad-ch6/): Chen Jian looked at Shan Yu for a long while before finally speaking. “You really don’t cherish that one good leg of yours at all, do you?” “What?” Shan Yu asked. “Is that even a question?” Chen Jian said. “Too blunt?” Shan Yu took another bottle of orange juice from a nearby box, twisted it - [AD CH11](https://98novels.com/ad-ch11/): This straightforward answer left Chen Jian speechless for a moment; he simply stared at Shan Yu. Should he press on? "How were you deceived?" That would sound too much like gossip and be offensive. Comfort him? That would be too fake. Not knowing how he was deceived, there was no angle to offer comfort from... - [AD CH14](https://98novels.com/ad-ch14/): Chen Jian hadn't been to the old town for a long time. The last time was a month ago when he came with Tang Rui to pick up parts. He just got out of the car, moved the parts, and then got back in and left. Today, they needed to go to the cleaning company, - [AD CH13](https://98novels.com/ad-ch13/): "The front desk and cook are handled by the cleaner, and the waitstaff and security are outsourced to hooligans," Shan Yu whispered. "Does a guesthouse like this even have a business philosophy?" Chen Jian turned to look at him. While the description wasn't wrong, it was... "Who talks about their own business like that?" Chen - [AD CH12](https://98novels.com/ad-ch12/): "Huh?" The girl paused, this price clearly exceeded her expectations. "That's a bit expensive." If Chen Jian hadn't been thinking he was on Shan Yu's side, he would have "huh'd" too. This sidecar ran on gas, and a day's worth of driving would certainly cost more than an electric bike, but an electric bike rental - [AD CH5](https://98novels.com/ad-ch5/): Chen Jian followed behind Shan Yu, looking at the back of his head, unable to quite figure him out. He had been through a lot and met many people growing up, but Shan Yu was someone who couldn’t even be categorized—he’d need his own separate classification. There was no need to guess—the ones who had - [AD CH9](https://98novels.com/ad-ch9/): The weather forecast predicted rain today, and it had been overcast since morning, but no rain had fallen. It was completely dark when the wind finally picked up. All the windows were open, and the cross-breeze was constant. Chen Jian stood behind the sink, unable to block the wind. He was already looking forward to - [AD CH10](https://98novels.com/ad-ch10/): "This is some twenty-year-old Pu'er tea left over from before. It's still a bit astringent, but it'll do," Shan Yu said, taking a sip of his cola. "I just got here, and things aren't sorted out yet." Chen Erhu slurped the tea, savoring it. From his expression, he probably only tasted bewilderment. Sanbing and Lao - [AD CH1](https://98novels.com/ad-ch1/): Shan Yu leaned sideways in the back seat, his head bouncing back and forth between the window and the backrest like a resilient ping-pong ball. The road had been bumpy for over an hour without a smooth patch. The car was filled with deafening music, and it was pouring rain outside. The constant bumping and - [AD CH2](https://98novels.com/ad-ch2/): The rain was still falling, sometimes heavy, sometimes light. The canopy outside the door was filled with water, looking like it was about to collapse at any second. Liu Wu watched for a while and couldn’t help pointing at it. “Can that thing drain water automatically?” “Yeah,” Chen Jian responded. “Huh?” Liu Wu was stunned. - [AD CH4](https://98novels.com/ad-ch4/): What are you talking about? Yesterday Liu Wu asked for a chat, and today Shan Yu wants to talk again. Chen Jian really doesn’t know what to say. Listening to Liu Wu and looking at Shan Yu’s attitude, he must have already taken over this haunted house. Saying it’s good here is a lie, but - [WTNL Chapter 138](https://98novels.com/wtnl-chapter-138/): Ping'an AsylumChapter 138: "Baby, where are you?" Just then, the system's mechanical voice rang in his ears: [Plot Deviation: 6%. Reward Points: 1000] Hearing the prompt, Wen Jianyan was slightly taken aback, and a look of confusion involuntarily appeared on his face. Huh? Plot Deviation? Why so fast this time? And he didn't seem to - [WTNL Chapter 137](https://98novels.com/wtnl-chapter-137/): Ping'an AsylumChapter 137: Psychopath, aaaaaah! In the "Integrity First" live room, there was a brief moment of shock and blankness. For a good dozen seconds, there was absolutely nothing in the entire bullet screen area, only dead silence. Following the brief dead silence was an explosive wave of spamming. [?] [???] [??????] [Holy crap?? Ahhhhhhh - [WTNL Chapter 136](https://98novels.com/wtnl-chapter-136/): Ping'an AsylumChapter 136: No. 043, Intellectual Disability It seemed that this time, the instance was some kind of psychiatric hospital. The straitjacket was completely impossible to break free from the inside, so Wen Jianyan quickly gave up the attempt. He turned his head to look outside through the iron bars. Within his line of sight, - [WTNL Chapter 135 [Arc 5]](https://98novels.com/wtnl-chapter-135/): Ping'an AsylumChapter 135: God, it’s starting off this exciting? Blond's body stiffened slightly. Staring at the familiar door in front of him, his heart pounded wildly. Usually, he rarely got this nervous, but this time was different... the person he had brought with him was the very bounty target they had failed to capture last - [WCBD CH87](https://98novels.com/wcbd-ch87/): On his very first night at the House of Hales, Siles met the manager of the establishment. The newcomer exuded an expectedly slick, sycophantic aura, perfectly fitting the world's stereotype of a merchant. He handled the situation with practiced ease, dismissing the uninvolved onlookers before asking the remaining group what exactly had transpired. Meanwhile, another - [WCBD CH86](https://98novels.com/wcbd-ch86/): The guide arranged by Jerome Lanmere was an ordinary-looking woman who introduced herself as Mary. She had a very cheerful personality and wore her hair in beautiful braided plaits. Siles noticed that she had heavy calluses on her hands, though he didn't know the reason why. The guide greeted them warmly and stated her identity. - [WCBD CH85](https://98novels.com/wcbd-ch85/): "What's wrong?" Chendo noticed his gaze. Siles didn't hide his thoughts. He pointed at the necklace around Chendo's neck and said, "I once read in a book that that is Ligadia's amulet?" "Oh... oh, yes." Chendo looked momentarily uncomfortable, but then naturally lifted the pendant. Seeming to feel that his posture didn't give Siles a - [WCBD CH115](https://98novels.com/wcbd-ch115/): “So what is this, then?” Chendo asked with great interest. Siles stared at the mound of food in the pan. After a moment of silence, he offered, “Scrambled eggs with tomatoes?” “Hmm… How many eggs did you put in? Why does this look more like…” Chendo mused for a moment before saying, “A tomato egg - [TTGOL CH49](https://98novels.com/ttgol-ch49/): Chapter 49: The Song of the Wind (8) Tang Cuo was forced to stop working. Amidst the system's incessant ding, ding sounds, he returned to Batz's rental room. In the original plot, Theodore might have actually suffered considerable injuries and needed rest. On the other hand, Lancelot and Batz were good friends. Batz had helped - [TTGOL CH50](https://98novels.com/ttgol-ch50/): Chapter 50: The Song of the Wind (9) Batz genuinely looked like he knew nothing, honestly recounting the entire process of his medical treatment to Tang Cuo. "At that time, my savings were all spent. I had no money to buy more medicine, and I didn't know who to ask for a loan. The winter - [WTNL Chapter 140](https://98novels.com/wtnl-chapter-140/): Ping'an AsylumChapter 140: Bright red, brilliant, soft, like fire It had to be said that Wen Jianyan's proposal was extremely pertinent; no one wanted to enter the Inner World while being next to a high-risk psychopathic killer. Judging from the current situation, the nurses and orderlies were merely ordinary NPCs who posed no threat of - [WTNL Chapter 139](https://98novels.com/wtnl-chapter-139/): Ping'an AsylumChapter 139: Tricky pervert It was unclear when it began, but the entire free activity room had fallen into a dead silence. Only the nursery rhyme from the gramophone could be heard babbling away, a bizarre feeling permeating its cheerfulness. "Take your medicine." The nurse handed over a small paper cup containing pills, speaking - [DBMEP CH55](https://98novels.com/dbmep-ch55/): Chapter 55: I will find you. Within the virtual space. Two massive spheres of light clung to Alpha's body, one on the left, one on the right. Beta grabbed onto his arm: "Alpha, calm down." Gamma hugged his thigh tightly: "Ahhhh, Beta, pull harder! I'm going to be washed away!!" Although it was called a - [TTGOL CH46](https://98novels.com/ttgol-ch46/): Chapter 42: The Song of the Wind (5) Lancelot was hugely popular. In just forty minutes or so, he had earned eighty-six copper coins. "Hey, isn't this Lancelot?" Someone who recognized him finally appeared among the crowd that had stopped to listen. It was a plump, well-to-do man with a full beard. He looked Jin - [TTGOL CH40](https://98novels.com/ttgol-ch40/): Chapter 40: The Death of the Poet (5) Inside the instance, Tang Cuo and Jin Cheng boredly set off fireworks for half the night, finally welcoming a sunrise. After resting for a bit, the two headed to Cecilia's Bakery to eat some bread and line their stomachs before continuing to wander blindly around the city - [TTGOL CH39](https://98novels.com/ttgol-ch39/): Chapter 39: The Death of the Poet (4) Magic is a discipline that isn't particularly difficult, but it isn't simple either. Tang Cuo closed his eyes and successfully perceived the magical elements scattered between heaven and earth, following the "Moonlight Meditation Method" taught in the book. Unlike the natural awakening of superpowered individuals, mages focus - [TTGOL CH38](https://98novels.com/ttgol-ch38/): Chapter 38: The Death of the Poet (3) Tang Cuo and Jin Cheng continued wandering aimlessly through the city, subsequently picking up several more side quests. For example, "Mr. Took's Little Toy," "Mary's Trouble," and so on. These small quests posed no difficulty, but like "Cecilia's Bakery," their contents were subtly interconnected, gradually painting a - [TTGOL CH36](https://98novels.com/ttgol-ch36/): Chapter 36: The Death of the Poet (1) After the dust settled, Jin Cheng found Wen Xiaoming disguised as a mushroom in a corner outside East Cross Street. He asked Wen Xiaoming, "Why didn't you go in?" Wen Xiaoming pointed to the red numbers above his head. "Wouldn't going in mean going to prison? I'm - [TTGOL CH37](https://98novels.com/ttgol-ch37/): Chapter 37: The Death of the Poet (2) As outsiders in an unfamiliar place, Tang Cuo and Jin Cheng wandered around the city for a long time before finding the residence of their first customer, "Little Jack"—27 Shell Street. It was a very small house. A copper plate the size of a tofu block engraved - [TTGOL CH45](https://98novels.com/ttgol-ch45/): Chapter 42: The Song of the Wind (4) Kelt came over to inform Roger Reeds that the Grand Duke requested his presence to discuss handling the aftermath of the secret tunnel. He used the words "requested" and "discuss"—even though this was the capital of the Principality of Falan, Overseer Roger Reeds held a status on - [WCBD CH83](https://98novels.com/wcbd-ch83/): "Mr. Lanmere," Siles said with some surprise. "I didn't expect to run into you here either." The person appearing before them was indeed the merchant Jerome Lanmere. He was dressed entirely like an explorer, wearing a cowboy hat, a leather belt, and worn leather boots. He looked dusty all over, not at all like a - [WCBD CH114](https://98novels.com/wcbd-ch114/): Nona wasn’t dreaming. He was sure of it. His first reaction was a sharp pang of concern: Had the “doctors” done something to her? In their conversation in the dream world yesterday, Nona had mentioned the doctors’ strange attitude toward the “Holy Child.” They seemed intent on “crafting” a Holy Child of their own on - [TTGOL CH42](https://98novels.com/ttgol-ch42/): Chapter 42: The Song of the Wind (1) Jin Cheng’s high-profile return was a blatant, unrepentant display of arrogance, yet no one dared to move against him. Under the three laws of the Eleventh Movement, any player outside of Zone F who dared to step into East Cross Street had only one destination: prison. As - [TTGOL CH47](https://98novels.com/ttgol-ch47/): Chapter 47: The Song of the Wind (6) Tang Cuo felt that this world was truly, incredibly unfriendly to him. The man with the tassel earring seemed to finally see his appearance clearly. His gaze fell on the sword, and the face hidden beneath the mask revealed a look of sudden realization. "So it's a - [TTGOL CH48](https://98novels.com/ttgol-ch47-2/): Chapter 48: The Song of the Wind (7) Tang Cuo felt that this world was truly, incredibly unfriendly to him. The man with the tassel earring seemed to finally see his appearance clearly. His gaze fell on the sword, and the face hidden beneath the mask revealed a look of sudden realization. "So it's a - [DBMEP CH54](https://98novels.com/dbmep-ch54/): Chapter 54: “Xiao Qing, why are you here?” Xiang Nanli stood at the intersection waiting for the bus. Xiao Fu curled its body into a ball, standing on Xiang Nanli’s shoulder, looking around curiously in every direction. If it had a tail, it would surely be wagging by now. This was the first time Gospel - [WCBD CH113](https://98novels.com/wcbd-ch113/): “Miss Garland had always thought that dreaming was a rather fun thing to do. “Because when she dreamed, she always felt lightheaded and bewildered, as if she understood nothing at all—as though the world inside the dream were an entirely different realm. “Every time she went to sleep, every time after saying goodnight to her - [TTGOL CH44](https://98novels.com/ttgol-ch44/): Chapter 42: The Song of the Wind (3) Overseer Roger Reeds. Tang Cuo remembered this name. It had been mentioned on both the Duniao Daily and the small blackboard at the Greenvines Alliance office in the Kingdom Hidden in Moonlight; perhaps he was one of the Thirteen Arbiters. This explained why Theodore had brought the - [TTGOL CH43](https://98novels.com/ttgol-ch43/): Chapter 42: The Song of the Wind (2) Nobody spoke in the somber, oppressive tunnel. The Grand Duke possessed his own pride as a ruler, and he clearly was not in a good mood. Tang Cuo had his pride as well—as a noble, valorous knight, he could hardly be seen striking up a friendship with - [WCBD CH82](https://98novels.com/wcbd-ch82/): It was on the afternoon of the second day that Siles and his companions learned the truth about Mr. Lampson's death. At that moment, he was acting as a croupier, dealing cards for his companions' card game. Then, a conductor suddenly knocked on their compartment door and poked his head in… He was about to - [WCBD CH81](https://98novels.com/wcbd-ch81/): Because of what had happened that morning, a heavy atmosphere hung over the entire Light of First Snow train. The four of them were in no mood to play cards anymore. They either lay down or sat, occasionally exchanging a few words. Even the usually lively Alva was prone to let out a sigh now - [WCBD CH80](https://98novels.com/wcbd-ch80/): The dining car was completely packed with diners at this moment. Because this train was overcrowded, there were two dining cars available, located at the front and the end of the train. Siles and his group had chosen the dining car at the front. Alva, with his sharp eyes, spotted a table for four and - [WCBD CH79](https://98novels.com/wcbd-ch79/): "Good afternoon, Professor Noel." Dr. Chester looked to be in high spirits, perhaps because, after so many years, he had finally made up his mind to face his long-standing nightmare. Beside him, the young man gazed curiously at Siles and Chendo. Chester then introduced them to each other. The man was named Alva Gillini, a - [WCBD CH78](https://98novels.com/wcbd-ch78/): Siles snapped out of his thoughts. With a tinge of confusion, he stood up and opened the door. Standing outside was a young train conductor. Upon seeing Siles’s expressionless face, the conductor stumbled over his words for a moment. Then, jolted awake by the chaotic noises behind him, he hurriedly said, "Sir! Someone on the - [WCBD CH63](https://98novels.com/wcbd-ch63/): “I think so, yes,” Siles said in a low voice. Jimmy let out a small gasp, then fell silent for a long time. After a moment, he said, “Even if you say that... we still have to eat.” His voice was very soft. “We have no other choice.” Siles said, “You work for me, so - [WCBD CH67](https://98novels.com/wcbd-ch67/): Siles was briefly at a loss, slightly startled by the metaphor from his former mentor. He awkwardly touched the bridge of his nose and said, “The rain was heavier this morning.” “Keep warm, young man,” Professor Bright sighed. “When you’re older, you’ll regret the recklessness of your youth.” “I will, Professor,” Siles said. “You should - [WCBD CH73](https://98novels.com/wcbd-ch73/): That was a rather exquisite little book named The World of Little Cynthia. It was pocket-sized, slightly thick, and hardcover. Siles flipped through a few pages and then said with a hint of surprise, "This is a collection of fairy tales?" "No," Calverley said. "It would be more accurate to say it is a collection - [WCBD CH76 [Vol 3]](https://98novels.com/wcbd-ch76-vol-3/): "Dear Mother, I hope this letter finds you well. "...It is a cold winter. I heard that the rainy season will also last for many days, so I hope you will take care of your health. I bought a nice wool scarf at the October Market, which I hope you will like. It should help - [WCBD CH77](https://98novels.com/wcbd-ch77/): Reading on a train always brings a strange sensation where one loses all track of day and night. When Siles lifted his gaze from the text, he felt as though a lifetime had passed. Outside the window, they had long since left the city of Lamifa far behind and were currently cutting through a somewhat - [WCBD CH100](https://98novels.com/wcbd-ch100/): Siles was taken aback for a moment. Dorothea said, "I know the club you were previously responsible for is currently at a standstill due to the situation with the Dwight family. The department may end up reassigning you to another club internally. "In that case, why not become the faculty advisor for our club instead? - [WCBD CH112](https://98novels.com/wcbd-ch112/): Siles maintained his composure. He first turned off the faucet, wiped his hands on a dry towel hanging nearby, and then turned to face Emil. He said in a somewhat distant tone, "Apologies, young sir. I believe this is our first time meeting." Emil’s eyes carried a hint of doubt, but he did not look - [WCBD CH109](https://98novels.com/wcbd-ch109/): “Three years ago,” Nona said softly, “that was when I first got sick. I kept feeling dizzy and unwell, though it wasn’t very serious back then. “Then this summer, my health suddenly took a turn for the worse. I don’t know how to describe the feeling… it seemed related to my head, but not entirely. - [WCBD CH36](https://98novels.com/wcbd-ch36/): That was a dream. I feel like it must have been a dream. I dreamt of a distant sea, a silent, isolated island, and a giant marionette walking in the deep ocean. It emerged from the fog... The sea surface was also rising with fog... The mist darted around frantically like maddened snakes. The sky - [WCBD CH43](https://98novels.com/wtnl-chapter-43-2/): "The reason the Non-existent City... is a legend, is because countless people have pursued this rumor in the past, only to disappear forever." Alfonso Carte insisted on walking Siles back to Lamifa University, so they walked back together, discussing this matter along the way. "So," Siles weighed his words carefully, "Isherwood is one of them?" - [WCBD CH61](https://98novels.com/wcbd-ch61/): There are many bookstores in Lamifa City. Just like the Booksellers' Market near Atherton Square that Siles had visited before, it could be called the most comprehensive bookstore. Professor Calverley had also mentioned that he would go there to purchase and select books.As for some other bookstores, there were comprehensive bookstore chains, as well as - [WCBD CH65](https://98novels.com/wcbd-ch65/): This rumored map, obtained from a powerful explorer, was made of a very old, dark yellow parchment. When he ran his fingertip over it, he could feel a subtle leathery texture. Simple charcoal marks were used to sketch out routes and landmarks on it, giving the whole thing a rough, rustic appearance, far less exquisite - [WCBD CH38](https://98novels.com/wcbd-ch38/): Siles spent the entirety of Tuesday trying to keep himself focused. He focused on teaching in class, and during his free time, he focused on other proper matters, such as writing his novel, conceptualizing papers, organizing materials, and so on. He filled his time with all sorts of tasks. However, there were always inadvertent moments - [WCBD CH101](https://98novels.com/wcbd-ch101/): Siles stepped into 18 Hallsville Street at twelve o'clock sharp, and before long, Eric Collens made his appearance. Siles greeted him with a touch of surprise, as his friends typically arrived at Room 52 one after another around one o'clock. Siles usually arrived earlier because he was accustomed to having lunch on the third floor. - [WCBD CH91](https://98novels.com/wcbd-ch91/): In the darkness of the mine, a ghostly blue light illuminated their field of vision. It was a scattered, shimmering glow, like a swarm of fireflies. Yet, it was undeniably more dreamlike and serene, resembling stars quietly twinkling in the night sky. In a sense, it truly lived up to the reputation of Stardust. But - [WCBD CH56](https://98novels.com/wcbd-ch56/): As night fell, Siles packed everything away and opened Professor Cabel’s library borrowing records. He had obtained this record last Thursday, but due to various reasons, he was only just sitting down to read it now. He noticed the log was handwritten by Mrs. Longman and was divided into several columns. The left side contained - [WCBD CH31](https://98novels.com/wcbd-ch31/): "The room on the east side of the second floor of 19 Bradley Street was always dark; its lights had never been turned on. "So, when Miss Gwen turned the corner and saw the window of that room suddenly as bright as the August sunlight, she couldn't help but wonder curiously: who had moved into - [WCBD CH74](https://98novels.com/wcbd-ch74/): "Good afternoon," Siles greeted Marchioness Austin. Siles needed to accompany the Marchioness to the banquet venue, so he arrived early at the Austin Estate in the northern suburbs. He wore a crisp suit, draped with a heavy overcoat on the outside. Despite this, his ankles, left uncovered by the coat, were already stiff with cold. - [WCBD CH57](https://98novels.com/wcbd-ch57/): Siles's novel seemed to become popular overnight. On the first day it was put on shelves, the initial batch of one hundred copies sold out. Over the following week, a total of nearly ten thousand copies were sold—an unbelievable number. Benton specially invited Siles to dine at the most luxurious and expensive restaurant in Atherton - [WCBD CH110](https://98novels.com/wcbd-ch110/): “Good evening, Nona.” “Good evening, Mr. Ghost.” Nona stood there, staring at Mr. Ghost with a pair of wide eyes, before speaking up. “Nona didn’t break her promise today. That’s wonderful. Nona isn’t a bad child.” Mr. Ghost chuckled softly at her words. “So, Nona, is there anything you can tell Mr. Ghost today?” Nona - [WCBD CH111](https://98novels.com/wcbd-ch111/): December 18. A rare, clear Friday. For the first half of December, Lamifa City was trapped in a miserable predicament of mixed rain and snow, forcing many residents to reduce their outings. The vast majority of people found themselves in the difficult position of struggling to get out of bed on winter mornings and finding - [DBMEP CH52](https://98novels.com/dbmep-ch52/): Chapter 52: Liberator’s Monument (Part 2) The crowd gathered toward the inner city square. Most people wore terrified expressions, like small beasts driven from their nests, huddling together for warmth in the freezing snow and shivering uncontrollably. The inner city streets were truly beautiful. Unlike the outer city, where feces, domestic garbage, and snow were - [DBMEP CH47](https://98novels.com/dbmep-ch47/): Chapter 47: Saw... the Light Xiang Nanli raised his arm. The black armor followed his movement perfectly, carrying virtually no perceptible weight upon his body—it was as responsive as if it were an extension of his own limbs. Xiang Nanli couldn’t help but exclaim in excitement, "How miraculous!" Processed through the armor’s built-in speaker, his - [WTNL Chapter 51](https://98novels.com/wtnl-chapter-51/): Prev | Table of Contents | Next Antai CommunityChapter 51: Unilateral stalking 【3, 2, 1】 The countdown in his ears went to zero. The white baby nestled in Wen Jianyan's arms and yawned loudly. Its eyelashes of the same color drooped slowly, covering the snow-white pupils. The Holy Child fell asleep again. Its figure slowly - [WTNL Chapter 52](https://98novels.com/wtnl-chapter-52/): Prev | Table of Contents | Next Antai CommunityChapter 52: "It is necessary to be defensive." In the thick and dark cloud of cold mist, the young man appeared in front of him without warning, like a divine soldier descending from the sky. His warm palms pressed on his shoulders, dragging him back to the - [WTNL Chapter 102](https://98novels.com/wtnl-chapter-102/): Prev | Table of Contents | Next Fantasy Amusement ParkChapter 102: Lilith At the moment when Wen Jianyan's voice fell, the bulging bumps on the corpse suddenly burst open from the inside, and countless sticky fluids gushed out. Like a deflated balloon, the skin of the corpse sagged down. A strange figure was wrapped in - [WTNL Chapter 174](https://98novels.com/wtnl-chapter-174/): Prev | Table of Contents | Next Ping An AsylumChapter 174: Delicate and fragile balance The corridor was narrow and winding, leading towards the darkness looming overhead. Wen Jianyan calmly walked ahead, with 02 following closely behind. Inside the "Integrity First" live broadcast room: [Is it just me, or does it feel really tense in - [WTNL Chapter 175](https://98novels.com/wtnl-chapter-175/): Prev | Table of Contents | Next Ping An AsylumChapter 175: Real monsters who thrive on malice Underneath the towering dome was a dark hall, where one could vaguely see the motionless silhouette of small hills. The air carried a damp, musty odor, and a faint yellow liquid dripped from the pile of corpses, bringing - [DBMEP CH40](https://98novels.com/dbmep-ch40/): Chapter 40: The Eternal City "Permission verification passed." The heavy gates opened outward to both sides, and the shuttle carried its passengers into the Main City. The outer perimeter of the Eternal City had been all yellow dirt and gray dust, resembling an uncivilized medieval village where even the latrines were open-air. Unexpectedly, the Main - [DBMEP CH50](https://98novels.com/dbmep-ch50/): Chapter 50: The Eternal City (3) Xiang Nanli slept deeply and peacefully, even dreaming of his childhood. Did a human's life truly begin on the day of their birth, or did it only count once memories took shape? Xiang Nanli had been born on a spring morning, but his earliest memory was set on a - [DBMEP CH49](https://98novels.com/dbmep-ch49/): Thank you @Renea for the Kofi. Chapter 49: The Gospel Has Been in Exile for So Long, a Few More Years Won't Hurt... Sariel’s ram horn was broken. Black blood, thick as viscous grease, slicked the surface of his body. All three of his eyes were gone, gouged out one by one. Omnics possessed a - [DBMEP CH48](https://98novels.com/dbmep-ch48/): Chapter 48: When You Can't Win, Call for Backup Xiang Nanli turned off the microphone and grumbled, "The local dialect of this Eternal City is pretty tongue-twisting." On top of that, its vocabulary was sparse—a typical trait of an underdeveloped language. The Human Alliance language, derived from Mandarin, sounded much better. [Mm.] It was the - [DBMEP CH51](https://98novels.com/dbmep-ch51/): Chapter 51: Liberator’s Monument (Part 1) The judgment logic of artificial intelligence and humans is entirely different. Take an example: A parent tells a child what an apple is. The next time the child sees an apple, their mind instantly understands what it is. They won't mistake it for an "orange" or a "watermelon." But - [DBMEP CH46](https://98novels.com/dbmep-ch46/): Chapter 46: The Holy Spirit Is Simple; It Is Humans Who Are Complex... "Your brother was a warrior. He died in the winter defending the Eternal City." "You are a warrior too. Mama is proud of you." Holding him, his mother spoke through her tears. Having just survived the genetic mutation, Sirius nodded vigorously. A - [DBMEP CH45](https://98novels.com/dbmep-ch45/): Chapter 45: Death Is Rebirth? Xiang Nanli trailed behind the Black Armor Knight, stepping out of the elevator and onto the top of the city wall. The moment the knight exited the elevator, he reverted to a aloof, unapproachable demeanor. "My Lord, right this way," an official of the Eternal City bowed low, his head - [DBMEP CH44](https://98novels.com/dbmep-ch44/): Chapter 44: But Other Types of Non-Humans Aren't Completely Off the Table... Ezekiel stared at him with great interest. "You know my name?" "It was in the news," Xiang Nanli replied. "Ah, that's actually the name those researchers gave me. I don't really like it," Ezekiel replied slowly. "Though, you might as well call me - [DBMEP CH29](https://98novels.com/dbmep-ch29/): Chapter 29: They Were Too Far from His Glamorous Life Rhine sent over a friend request and bid Xiang Nanli a friendly farewell. Xiang Nanli maintained a perfectly calm facade, but the moment the door closed, he couldn't resist rolling around on the sofa. "Did I hear that right? He said 600,000, didn't he?" "Yes, - [DBMEP CH30](https://98novels.com/dbmep-ch30/): Chapter 30: "Besides, you can't stay by my side forever..." The entire lounge was dead silent. Xiang Nanli knew he had achieved his goal. In an excellent mood, he chatted with his internal AI: [Xiao Qing, wasn’t I incredibly cool just now?] [Was I, was I?] [Don't hide in there and stay quiet, I know - [DBMEP CH32](https://98novels.com/dbmep-ch32/): Chapter 32: "Xiang Nanli, You Are Xiang Nanli." The Advanced Lifeform Selection Tournament. Because the organizing committee shared a rather murky relationship with the Black Cross Inquisition, and because the event itself fell under the category of unrestricted, no-holds-barred fighting, it always felt a bit clandestine despite the massive hype surrounding it. The venue for - [DBMEP CH33](https://98novels.com/dbmep-ch33/): Thank you @Renea for the Kofi~ Chapter 33: He Seemed Only Capable of Loving an Abstract Person Xiang Nanli had no idea that in the eyes of others, he was once again being perceived as terrifyingly formidable. He merely felt that Andrew had suddenly become unusually attentive. That treacherous, black-hearted doctor no longer addressed him - [DBMEP CH35](https://98novels.com/dbmep-ch35/): Chapter 35: Xiao Qing, Considering You Were Manufactured in Our Factory… Advanced Lifeform Selection Tournament, Ring 6. Rhine stared at Dongfang Qingdi as he strapped a vital-signs monitor to his own wrist, looking as if he wanted to say something, but held back. In the adjacent ring was a star contender from Yangzhou City who - [DBMEP CH38](https://98novels.com/dbmep-ch38/): Chapter 38: Which Line of Code Went Wrong? After saying that, Xiang Nanli drifted off into a groggy sleep. He had only woken up for a brief moment. Before falling back asleep, a thought flashed through Xiang Nanli's mind: Since Dongfang Qingdi is leaving, I should order a domestic housekeeping robot once I get back - [DBMEP CH41](https://98novels.com/dbmep-ch41/): Chapter 41: "How Many Times Have I Told You, Never Trust Any..." Xiang Nanli arrived rather late. When he swiped his card and stepped into the elevator, he surprisingly found himself to be the sole occupant. He carried a heavy briefcase containing his boss's exoskeleton. The second-floor spectator stand was somewhat crudely decorated. Though seats - [ICSST Ch2: New World](https://98novels.com/icsst-ch2-new-world/): While Zhou Qi'an was eagerly declaring his resolve, a burly veteran player whispered to the young girl beside him, "Sis, when it's time to push someone out as a meat shield, make sure you consider him last." Someone acting this much like a monster was obviously paranoid, twisted, and not easily taken down. Besides, for - [ICSST Ch1: Setting Sail [Arc 1]](https://98novels.com/icsst-ch1-setting-sail/): From a completely ordinary little house, a woman’s impatient voice rang out repeatedly. "Auntie Wang introduced you to so many nice girls, how come you didn't fancy a single one of them?" The woman speaking narrowed her eyes dangerously. "Don't tell me you're following some trendy nonsense and refusing to get married?" Her slightly curly - [DBMEP CH36](https://98novels.com/dbmep-ch36/): Chapter 36: He’s a Man; Theoretically, He Can’t Bear Children. From the preliminary rounds to the semifinals, there were five rounds of fights to win, and Dongfang Qingdi won them without any difficulty whatsoever. Compared to winning, what proved far more difficult for him was pretending to have a back-and-forth, evenly matched fight with his - [LRPB CH10](https://98novels.com/lrpb-ch10/): Edited Second Young Master Zhang had indeed grown up as the king of children who copied homework, brawled with bricks, and cursed at mothers while dragging snot. If Li Hu hadn't desperately held him back, he would have beaten Zhou Hui up today. "How does my brother have a friend like this?!" Zhang Shun pointed - [LRPB CH9](https://98novels.com/lrpb-ch9/): Edited Li Hu understood Zhou Hui's fearsomeness all too well. Not to mention anything else, Zhang Shun plus Chu He plus herself, who had cultivated to top-tier status among monsters, were nothing but a plate of food in the Demon Venerable's hands—but encountering Zhou Hui at his peak, the Demon Venerable in a half-sealed state - [LRPB CH8](https://98novels.com/lrpb-ch8/): Edited Zhang Shun shut the door and turned back to look at his brother curled up on the hospital bed, his heart feeling as if it had been violently struck. He knew it was because he had called out for help that his brother had suddenly awakened from unconsciousness. Human potential was just that tremendous. - [LRPB CH7](https://98novels.com/lrpb-ch6-2/): Edited Zhou Yi stood for a moment before the glass door, black as ink rendered in the night, quiet as if waiting for something. Then he suddenly pushed the door and walked in. "CEO Chu? Oh, there you are. I was wondering where you'd gone." Zhou Yi turned around to see Chu He standing in - [LRPB CH6](https://98novels.com/lrpb-ch6-1/): Edited That evening at eight-thirty, Chu He stood before the full-length mirror in his hotel room, his long, elegant fingers tying a knot in a black Hermès tie with a subtle dark pattern. "Zhang Shun," he said without turning around, "lend me your car for a drive." "..." Zhang Shun snapped, "You really are fucking - [LRPB CH5](https://98novels.com/lrpb-ch5/): Edited "..." The chubby rural entrepreneur Huang said with jealousy, "Hello Monday (Zhou Yi), I'm your older brother, my name is Sunday (Zhou Ri)."1 Fatty Huang wanted to find Boss Chu to join him in roasting the guy, but who knew that when he turned his head, he would see Chu He hurriedly walking away? - [LRPB CH4](https://98novels.com/lrpb-ch4/): Edited According to the etiquette of the sorcerer's arts, at this moment Chu He should have returned the greeting in the same manner—if his seniority was lower than this young onmyōji's, he should have bowed with the same hand gesture; if his seniority was higher, he should at least have nodded in approval. But Chu - [LRPB CH3](https://98novels.com/lrpb-ch3/): Edited The next morning, when Zhang Shun woke up, his brother was standing bare-chested with his back to him, facing the bathroom mirror. At first, Zhang Shun thought his brother was shaving, and was instantly shocked: His brother could actually grow stubble! How down-to-earth! Then he immediately realized he was putting in contact lenses, and - [LRPB CH2](https://98novels.com/lrpb-ch2/): Edited The fox spirit's entire body was trembling at a frequency visible to the naked eye. He was shaking so violently that even Chu He felt that if he kept trembling like this, the next second he would vomit out his own inner core. But Xiao Hu himself didn't realize it. His mind was completely - [LRPB Ch1](https://98novels.com/lrpb-ch1/): Edited Midsummer afternoon, Jinmao Tower. A red Ferrari tore through the main street like wind and lightning, then executed a beautiful drift, tires screeching "skreee—" as it came to a smooth stop at the entrance. A young man in jeans and a baseball cap stepped out, idly twirling his car keys between his fingers, striding - [DBMEP CH39](https://98novels.com/dbmep-ch39/): Chapter 39: They Were Not Equal Comrades-in-Arms with the Omnics—They Were Merely Protected Monkeys The signal emitted by the Omnic was extremely faint, lasting for only those few short seconds while the gate was open. Yet, Dongfang Qingdi still managed to capture that brief segment of encrypted radio waves. From it, Dongfang Qingdi decoded the - [DBMEP CH37](https://98novels.com/dbmep-ch37/): Edited by Xue-- Chapter 37: His Heart Beat Because of Xiang Nanli Most buildings in the Eternal City were earth-brick flat-roofed houses, with half of their structures buried underground. The construction costs for these houses were very low, and their heat retention was excellent, making them extremely popular among the city's residents. Here, only a - [Hui Tian Ch52](https://98novels.com/hui-tian-ch52/): Edited— Chapter 52 Veto Power Bai Sheng. He didn't even need to look at the Evolution Identifier. Antonio recognized this terrifying S-Class at first glance. There had always been rumors that this Bai fellow had a very ambiguous relationship with Shen Zhuo. No one knew the exact truth, but there was one thing Antonio knew - [Hui Tian Ch61](https://98novels.com/hui-tian-ch61/): Chapter 61 Antonio: The cp I knocked on is real.jpg Half an hour earlier, Heisenberg International Prison. Dark clouds hung low over the high walls and electric fences. Dozens of black armored vehicles surrounded the prison bunker, while over a hundred armed personnel stood at the ready. Not far away, an AH-64E attack helicopter sat - [Hui Tian Ch53](https://98novels.com/hui-tian-ch53/): Edited— Chapter 53 He has not been as wise as his mother in this life. __ Shen Zhuo sat in silence for a long time, his pale side profile submerged in shadow. This question was, in fact, very easy to answer. An ambiguous relationship, a romantic relationship, a special connection built on the trust of - [Hui Tian Ch51](https://98novels.com/hui-tian-ch51/): Chapter 51 Eastern Mysticism __ The beach bar was filled with laughter and chatter. The aroma of barbecue drifted through the air as tourists swayed and played to the melody, and the ocean waves rhythmically lapped against the snow-fine sand. After eating some barbecue, Shen Zhuo stood by the shallows, looking out at the sea - [DBMEP CH43](https://98novels.com/dbmep-ch43/): Chapter 43: Eternal City (2) Pitch darkness enveloped the surroundings as loose gravel and stone plummeted continuously from the heights. The night submerged the populace like an overwhelming tide. Wails and screams erupted from every direction—some faint and distant, others right beside them—intermingled with the heavy thuds of falling debris. Hardly anyone could hear what - [DBMEP CH24](https://98novels.com/dbmep-ch24/): Chapter 24: ...On the Premise That You Are Still Willing A strange silence settled over the hospital room. The face of the Dongfang Qingdi could be considered superior even in this day and age, where genetic modifications and plastic surgeries were endlessly common. But after a brief moment of appreciation, Xiang Nanli had no other - [SOP CH25: Breaking Through the Thorns](https://98novels.com/sop-ch25-breaking-through-the-thorns/): The moonlight cascaded gracefully from the heavens, wrapping the clock tower of the Tower of the Crown in a silvery, dreamlike illusion. At the very apex of the tower, a Time Cleaner wearing a plague doctor's avian mask and a black, coarse wool trench coat crashed heavily to the ground, staring open-mouthed and tongue-tied at - [SOP CH24: One Hundred Percent](https://98novels.com/sop-ch24-one-hundred-percent/): The bright moon hung high in the sky, shedding its brilliant light. As the midnight bell tolled, its deep reverberations startled a night owl from a rocky crevice. With a rush of bleak wind, the creature swept past the clock tower of Crown Tower. At that very moment, atop the roof of the tower, two - [SOP CH23:The Frost Chime of Destiny](https://98novels.com/sop-ch23the-frost-chime-of-destiny/): The carriage whip cracked again and again, tearing through the air with violent, sharp snaps. Inside the residence, a brutal scene was unfolding. The lines across Madame Spades’ brow tightened with fury as she brandished a leather whip, ruthlessly striking Morana multiple times. The maid curled herself into a tight ball against the wall, her - [SOP CH22: Flower Foam Flooding the River](https://98novels.com/sop-ch22-flower-foam-flooding-the-river/): Diamonds’ mind was a chaotic blur as he stared at Madame Spades, completely at a loss for words. He recalled the very first time he had met her. Back then, Hearts had just been defeated in a brutal battle against Monkey Face, the Director of the 2030 Branch. Diamonds himself had only recently undergone the - [SOP CH21: Eighteen-Oh-Five](https://98novels.com/sop-ch21-eighteen-oh-five/): Within the temporal labyrinth of the Stairs of Paradox, the two men walked through a darkness as dense as ink, while a torrent of time fragments surged toward them like a tidal wave. The passing moments within the flood resembled shattered stars, blindingly radiant. Swept up in this roaring current, Quicksand felt the world spinning - [SOP CH20: No Return](https://98novels.com/sop-ch20-no-return/): The air in the room was bone-chilling, the atmosphere thick and heavy. Diamonds looked around at everyone, his expression a mix of shock and consternation. Ever since a moment ago, he had been repeatedly trying to confirm their memories of Madame Spades. Yet, not a single person remembered the old woman who had long stood - [PBS Ch1: End-of-life care](https://98novels.com/pbs-ch1-end-of-life-care/): The wind was howling fiercely, whipping up dust and stones that obscured the sky, rapidly dispersing the visible light around them. "I can't run anymore…" The girl clung to her mother's hand, collapsing to her knees and gasping for breath. The woman, who had been dragging her daughter forward, came to a halt. Surveying their - [PBS Ch2: The City in the Clouds](https://98novels.com/pbs-ch2-the-city-in-the-clouds/): When Zhao Lü turned his head upon hearing Hu Xiaoling's "warning," he profoundly understood the difficulty Qiu Shi had faced for years staying here with these people. It was incredibly difficult. They were face to face. From the attire, Zhao Lü could tell that the shadowy figure, who was so close to Qiu Shi they - [PBS Ch4: Forty Minutes](https://98novels.com/pbs-ch4-forty-minutes/): Qiu Shi parked the vehicle next to the rocks below the tunnel. If Li Feng really delivered the goods according to his list, this vehicle would be needed. Although the vehicle made rattling noises and wobbled with every step, its power was still very strong—it was the high-powered truck they used to transport corpses. However, - [PBS Ch3: Hidden Guard](https://98novels.com/pbs-ch3-imminent-threat/): The old man's fingers hovered over the console, weathered skin stretched thin over knotted joints. The flickering screen cast dancing shadows across his face. "What do you think it is?" the old man inquired, his voice carrying the weight of decades spent in this dimly lit room. "I don't think it is anything significant at - [SOP CH19: Sudden Vanishing](https://98novels.com/sop-ch19-sudden-vanishing/): Getting up early in the morning, Quicksand took the old photograph and began casting a wide net, catching anyone he saw to ask, "Have you seen this photo?" Most of the patrons shook their heads. The photograph had been wrinkled by time, and the memories preserved on it were blurry and chaotic. When Quicksand showed - [SOP CH18: Seeming Like an Old Acquaintance](https://98novels.com/sop-ch18/): Quicksand’s daily schedule was laid out in stark, clearly defined blocks. He would wake early in the morning to eat a meal of overcooked bacon and charred charcoal sausages. In the afternoon, he would tidy up the alcohol bottles and cigarette packs in the bar, wiping away the saliva left behind by drunks on the - [WCBD CH108](https://98novels.com/wcbd-ch108/): “What happened?” Siles asked. Professor Bright said, “I arrived here last night. A young child is staying in the room next door, and every hour or two, he throws a fit and cries like that.” Siles couldn't help but frown slightly. He said, “That must really disturb your rest, Professor.” Professor Bright shrugged, speaking in - [WCBD CH107](https://98novels.com/wcbd-ch107/): “... “...I have seen death pass me by. “...In my youth, when I had just become a believer of my God, my admiration for death was so deep that I desperately wanted to experience death firsthand. “Here I must remind the reader: death, after all, is terrifying, so no matter what, do not follow my - [HL CH292 [Extra]](https://98novels.com/hl-ch292-extra/): NSFW Chapter 292: Birthday Extra Dreams are false. Dreams are the opposite of reality. Huo Ranyin knew he was dreaming. He dreamt of his student days, back in high school. He was inside a classroom—an empty classroom devoid of people. It was dusk, and the light hovered between red and yellow, both bright and dim. - [HL CH291 [Extra]](https://98novels.com/hl-ch291-extra/): Ji Xun discovered that Huo Ranyin had acquired a new favorite object recently. The new favorite was the freshly made homework-style notebook Ji Xun had given him on his birthday. Huo Ranyin first changed his WeChat profile picture to a photo of this book he received on his birthday. Then, almost every morning upon waking - [WCBD CH105](https://98novels.com/wcbd-ch105/): The sudden appearance of the old man took both Siles and Chendo slightly by surprise. Chendo frowned, his eyes darkening slightly, but he still turned his gaze toward Siles, waiting to see how Siles would handle the situation. Looking at the old man with a touch of surprise, Siles asked, “Sir, do you feel that - [HL CH288 [Extra]](https://98novels.com/hl-ch288-extra/): Fifteen minutes later, Ji Xun received a video call from Tan Mingjiu, who had snuck out of the cafeteria. When that shiny bald head popped up on the phone screen, Ji Xun let out a cold, mischievous chuckle at him. Tan Mingjiu rubbed his own bald head. "So, uh..." Ji Xun: "Hmm?" "Old Ji, this - [HL CH289 [Extra]](https://98novels.com/hl-ch289-extra/): Shortly after dinner, the guests gradually dispersed. After seeing them off, Ji Xun returned to the room to face Huo Ranyin, the curve at the corners of his lips unable to be suppressed any longer. "I think they all know." "Know what?" Huo Ranyin was lazily reclining on the sofa. Ji Xun bypassed him and - [HL CH290 [Extra]](https://98novels.com/hl-ch290-extra/): When he returned home that day, Huo Ranyin used the excuse that there were flaws in the renovation to call in workers to fix up a few Schrödinger-esque details, taking the opportunity to remove the surveillance camera in the corner of the living room. From Huo Ranyin's quiet observation, Ji Xun didn't harbor any suspicion - [ICSST CH44: Past Events](https://98novels.com/icsst-ch44-past-events/): The appearance of his boss brought out a trace of hostility in Zhou Qi'an that was rarely seen on ordinary days. Even as he neared the rice shop, his face remained as cold as snow. He nudged the frame of his glasses: "Forget it. Debt collection comes first." Every mission was a gamble with his - [HL CH287 [Extra]](https://98novels.com/hl-ch287-extra/): Later, Huo Ranyin really did fall asleep. He slept through to ten in the evening, right past dinner. When he finally woke up, the slumber demon hadn’t completely released its captive. Ji Xun noticed that Huo Ranyin’s expression was a bit dazed, yet shadowed with a touch of annoyance. It was rare to see such - [HL CH286 [Extra]](https://98novels.com/hl-ch286-extra/): "Actually, it hurts quite a bit," Ji Xun quickly changed his tune, switching options. "It hurts so much I can barely sleep." "That's not what you said just now," Huo Ranyin said pointedly. "Just now, I didn't want you to worry." "And now?" "Now, I want to make you happy," Ji Xun said. "In your - [HL CH285 [Extra]](https://98novels.com/hl-ch285-extra/): Having been admitted on April 29th, nearly half a month of hospitalization allowed Ji Xun to watch the once-bare plane tree branches outside his window burst into a lush expanse of powdery purple clouds. Heavy clusters of blossoms weighed down the slender twigs, drooping until they touched the windowsill. Whenever a stray breeze blew past, - [HL CH284.1](https://98novels.com/hl-ch284-1/): Ji Xun woke from the pitch-black darkness. He felt as though he had been abruptly startled awake from a brief nap, his entire being muddled and dazed. He didn't feel much pain, but a strong sensation of numbness pervaded his body. Was it anesthesia or painkillers? He looked up at the ceiling. It was vaulted, - [HL CH284.3](https://98novels.com/hl-ch284-3/): After counter-questioning three stories one by one, Yu Cisheng continued: "As for the diary... I admit, that matter was a worldly form of evil. That was a very shallow thing I did during my youth, before understanding more information and more of the world. It was an immature investment; I wanted to use that investment - [HL CH284.2](https://98novels.com/hl-ch284-2/): Having finished the entire story of his own family, Ji Xun took a few deep breaths, picked up the champagne on the table again, and drank it in one gulp. Huo Ranyin cast his gaze over, worry suppressed beneath those dark, deep eyes. Ji Xun smiled at Huo Ranyin, letting the slight alcohol spread through - [HL CH283](https://98novels.com/hl-ch283/): Plunging straight into the water from the deck, the immense force of the impact left Ji Xun disoriented, completely unaware of his surroundings. No vision, no hearing. His body fell helplessly into the depths, dragged down by the heavy iron chains and the engine block. Even his consciousness, which should have existed independently—elevated above the - [HL CH282](https://98novels.com/hl-ch282/): The fingers brushing against Ji Xun’s cheek brought a sudden rush of warmth like an electric current. Yet that tranquil warmth lingered on Huo Ranyin’s fingertips for only a split second before Ji Xun was dragged out of the sea and hauled up onto the deck. Watching this scene unfold with his own eyes, the - [DP CH51](https://98novels.com/dp-ch51/): 【Mr. Xie is so handsome! I haven't seen him in a long time—I wonder if he has a girlfriend.】 A flood of voices suddenly erupted in Chi Qing's ears. Their sources spanned the entire clinic, ranging from the chatter of the staff to the voices of clients in the neighboring consultation room. Out of every - [HL CH281](https://98novels.com/hl-ch81-2/): Inside the cabin, all was deathly silent. Hanging just outside a square window was a broken, battered human form. His clothes were shredded, his entire body covered in wounds with raw, torn flesh. Rain mingled with fresh blood, trickling down his trembling frame in streamlets and threads. Had it not been for the subtle, strained - [HL CH280](https://98novels.com/hl-ch80-2/): "Ha—" All the pain merged into half a muffled groan that was crushed and swallowed back down before it could even leave his throat. It was so faint that it was completely lost in the pitter-patter of the rain. Ji Xun's right arm had been shot and could not be raised; the moment his left - [HL CH279](https://98novels.com/hl-ch279/): Ji Xun’s heart sank. Mr. Liu had figured it out! Still attempting a final effort, he laughed and said, "Stop joking. I wouldn't save the women down below, so why would I save a criminal who murdered his own companion forty years ago? Kill him if you want. My life might not be worth much, - [WCBD CH102](https://98novels.com/wcbd-ch102/): Mrs. Louisa Lampson had a son named Michael Lampson. Michael was thirteen years old this year. When he was ten, Mr. and Mrs. Lampson began discussing sending him to school, considering a middle school in the West District. At that time, it was merely under consideration, as they still needed to save up enough money - [HL CH278](https://98novels.com/hl-ch278/): The wind howled loudly, intermingled with the sounds of the churning ocean waves, as well as the screams of women rising and falling within that surge. It felt eerily unnatural, like ghost light rolling up from an abyss, or floating specters entangled around dried trees in a graveyard—invisible, inescapable, circling your ears, crying out again - [HL CH277](https://98novels.com/hl-ch277/): They spun around abruptly. Standing near the hallway kitchen was an unfamiliar masked guest—tall and slender, appearing over 185 cm tall. Of course, that wasn't a guest. That was the Ghost! The Ghost held a single match in his hand, an empty oil can resting by his feet. Just as the Ghost had forewarned, the - [HL CH276](https://98novels.com/hl-ch276/): The corridor remained quiet. When the sound of Boss Wu’s loud shouting completely vanished under Mr. Liu’s threat, the corridor fell silent for quite some time. Nothing was left except the cold wind blowing in from outside the ship, rustling back and forth through the hallway. It was a bit cold. The bodyguards walking back - [SOP CH10: Hearts' Past](https://98novels.com/sop-ch10-hearts-past/): The neon sign flickered to life, and a manufactured crimson sun hung just outside the window, casting a blood-red glow over the room. Inside the Poker Bar, a heavily built man lay in a fluffy pastel-pink fleece blanket, his breathing ragged and deep. Quicksand sat by the bedside, staring at the unconscious man. Beneath the - [SOP CH8: Seizing the Opening](https://98novels.com/sop-ch8/): Chapter 8: Seizing the Opening In an instant, the crowd lunged forward, everyone unleashing their finest tricks. Single-handed clubs, cybernetic claws, and mantis blades—a chaotic storm of weaponry converged upon Quicksand from every direction! Yet Quicksand remained entirely unphased. The members of Clepsydra only saw him execute a swift, low crouch, bracing one hand against - [SOP CH15: Forging a Sword from a Broken Body](https://98novels.com/sop-ch15/): When the iron bar gate was thrown open, the slaves surged out frantically, resembling a massive school of sardines pressing forward with all their might. Most of the guard robots, now overridden and controlled by the resistance, had powered down and sat obediently crouching in the corners of the walls. Resistance members, their bodies bearing - [SOP CH14: Clashing Against the Raging Tide](https://98novels.com/sop-ch14/): The lights shone stark and white, pressing down heavily on the air like solid blocks of iron. The arena ring was a scene of utter ruin. Guard robots had dragged Monkey Face and Hearts beneath the stage, clearing an open space for the two combatants remaining on the platform. Looking up at the uninvited "Hearts" - [SOP CH13: The Showdown of Aces](https://98novels.com/sop-ch13/): The crimson laser lights flashed overhead, pulsing like a beating heart. "Rusty Bone" Sally stared up at the domed ceiling, his consciousness hazy and blurred. It took him a second or two to snap back to reality. Scrambling to his feet, he frantically dodged an incoming attack. A grey-eyed youth smashed a fist right into - [SOP CH12: Making a Grand Entrance](https://98novels.com/sop-ch12/): Two days had passed since the Clepsydra resistance's sudden raid. Chrome-plated repair robots crawled up and down the blood arena, using mechanical tentacles to weld steel pillars and haul away debris. Within a single day, they had managed to restore the colosseum to pristine condition. Through the glass window of his private lounge, Monkey Face - [SOP CH11: Falling Like a Meteor](https://98novels.com/sop-ch11/): Once upon a time, on a street corner in the lower districts of the spiral city. The afternoon temperature was at its peak, causing the stagnant air to warp slightly. Outside an abandoned bar stood a nylon umbrella; its aluminum alloy pole was badly bent, resembling a hunched old man. Beneath the shade sat two - [SOP CH17: Asamkhyeya Kalpa](https://98novels.com/sop-ch17-asamkhyeya-kalpa/): A week had flashed by since the conclusion of the life-and-death duel. Rusted iron bars jutted out across the fractured ground like the snapped bones of a gnawed carcass. Within the ruins of the Blood Arena, where cages lay shattered and pillars remained broken, members of the resistance group Clepsydra were busily scavenging up and - [SOP CH16: Life Like Morning Dew](https://98novels.com/sop-ch16-life-like-morning-dew/): Memories surfaced vaguely, like a landscape emerging from behind a thick fog. The old man with the goatee recalled a day from long ago. Before the sky had turned completely dark, he and Diamonds had been sitting inside the dilapidated clinic, while the street outside was chopped into fragmented pieces by the shadows of hurried - [HL CH275](https://98novels.com/hl-ch275/): “‘This single word has run straight through my entire life...’” Ben let out a quiet sigh, his eyes drifting over the three people standing in front of him: “If possible, I really wish the people who came were a bit older—preferably older than me, and preferably a priest. That way, I could treat this conversation - [HL CH274](https://98novels.com/hl-ch274/): “Uncle?” This was by no means a polite title; it could only mean... an actual blood relation. But how did Ji Xun know? “Come on in.” It wasn't just Huo Ranyin and Meng Fushan who were caught off guard; even Ben felt a sudden wave of shock and suspicion. Yet after that brief moment of - [HL CH273](https://98novels.com/hl-ch273/): Ji Xun’s foot stopped just short of the curtains. The wind was howling outside, but the curtains were not blown entirely wide open because two panels were clipped together. This helped block the violent gusts to some degree, keeping this veil that concealed the truth right where it belonged. Ji Xun was in no hurry - [HL CH272](https://98novels.com/hl-ch272/): A thunderous crack echoed. Lightning sliced through the sky first, followed by the belated rumble of thunder. At the sound of the muffled thunder, Ji Xun looked at Boss Wu and suddenly asked, “Whose descendant do you think we are?” Boss Wu was caught off guard, but almost immediately, a spark of fury seemed to - [HL CH271](https://98novels.com/hl-ch271/): “Knock—knock-knock—knock-knock-knock.” “Knock-knock—knock—knock-knock-knock.” When the eerie knocking sound reached Boss Wu lying in bed with its unique rhythm, Boss Wu thought he was dreaming. It truly felt like sleep paralysis—that twilight zone between waking and dreaming. His eyes were closed, but he could sense a spot of dim, yellow light in the pitch-black distance; that was - [HL CH270](https://98novels.com/hl-ch270/): The three exchanged the logs in their hands. After finishing a full round of reading, all fell into silence. Outside the window, the wind and rain raged on as before. Yet the incandescent light overhead—which should have been steady—began to flicker unpredictably and turn dim, whether because of the storm outside or the long, harrowing - [HL CH269](https://98novels.com/hl-ch269/): Ji Xun rapidly read through all the tucked-in contents inside the notebook. In just a minute or two—a period in which a normal person couldn't even finish reading a single entry—his brain had already frozen everything he saw into frame after frame of images, storing them in his memory. The characters within those images connected - [HL CH268](https://98novels.com/hl-ch268/): Seeing a beauty smile comes with a price. The price was Ji Xun wearing gloves, sitting cross-legged in front of the trash can in the Chinese restaurant, and beginning to sort through the garbage. The trash can had indeed already been searched by Huo Ranyin; many items inside had been pulled out and categorized, leaving - [HL CH267](https://98novels.com/hl-ch267/): Time ticked away second by second. The three of them waited for ten minutes, but there was still no movement upstairs. Just to be safe, they waited an extra five minutes, yet still, nothing happened. Fifteen minutes had passed in total. If there really were a ghost on this ship, and if that ghost had - [HL CH266](https://98novels.com/hl-ch266/): “I think Huo Ranyin makes sense,” Ji Xun expressed his position. Is what I said any different from what Huo Ranyin said? Meng Fushan glanced at Ji Xun. Since the three of them had reached a consensus, they began preparing for their upcoming actions. There was no rush to fight; there were still plenty of - [WTNL Chapter 549](https://98novels.com/wtnl-chapter-549/): Lucky Cruise ShipChapter 549: Speculation Watching Wen Jianyan and his party step forward, the round, chubby face of Hawk curled into a smile. Standing a step away beside him was the blood-red gashapon machine. "Welcome to the activation of the Special Gashapon Machine," Hawk introduced with a beaming smile. "The prizes here are exorbitant and - [HL CH265](https://98novels.com/hl-ch265/): A door on the second floor opened silently. The amber light from the hallway spilled onto the crimson carpet. On a corner wall, a damaged surveillance camera—its lens cracked into a spiderweb pattern—continued to stare down the hallway. Yet, it was strange, exceedingly strange. This narrow corridor led toward the spiraling central staircase at the - [HL CH264](https://98novels.com/hl-ch264/): "Meng Fushan—" Ji Xun took a step forward. "You stand still, too," Meng Fushan said coldly. "I won't shoot at you, but I have a knife in my hand." "..." "Ji Xun, use your brain. What, the moment you see your new friend, your brain turns into an endless ocean?" Meng Fushan narrowed his eyes, - [HL CH263](https://98novels.com/hl-ch263/): The atmosphere in the room was somewhat strange. Ji Xun wanted to refute what Huo Ranyin had just said, but felt it didn't seem to be the main point right now. He rubbed his temples and negotiated with the two who were still locked in combat: "In short, can you guys stop first?" No one - [HL CH262](https://98novels.com/hl-ch262/): "What's the situation now?" It was a tiny space—measuring less than six square meters in total. A single bed pushed against the wall, a desk running parallel to the bed against the opposite wall, and a sink standing upright at the head of the bed filled the cramped room to capacity. Naturally, the room had - [HL CH261](https://98novels.com/hl-ch261/): The entire room fell dead silent. Once the people present finally grasped what Mr. Liu had actually said, the ponytail-wearing boss—a man with a distinctly artistic flair—suddenly took two strides forward. He let out a scoff and said, "Hey, that’s enough. Even jokes have their limits. What do you mean, 'should we just kill all - [HL CH256](https://98novels.com/hl-ch256/): In the lounge on Floor 3.5, Huo Ranyin's ears twitched slightly. He glanced around his surroundings; inside the lounge, there were only himself, Boss Radish, and Short Boss. The other four bosses were not here. And the difference between them and those other four bosses was whether they had stayed in Boss Lin's room together - [HL CH257](https://98novels.com/hl-ch257/): Tap. Tap. Tap. Soft rhythmic tapping echoed through the lounge. Sitting in the middle of the room, Huo Ranyin tapped his fingertips against the table. In this idle waiting period, even the faintest repetitive sound grated on the nerves like cicadas on a summer afternoon, stoking unprovoked restlessness. Just as the three grew thoroughly impatient, - [HL CH258](https://98novels.com/hl-ch258/): Cold Storage Log Voyage 8: April 16, 1976 Vegetables Meat Fruit …… Cold Storage Administrator: Yu Hai Event: Cao Hang was struck on the head by a wine bottle and died despite emergency care; Fu Ge was poisoned to death. This sheet of paper, bearing the weight of two lives, wasn't much different from the - [HL CH260](https://98novels.com/hl-ch260/): Trash was scattered all across the floor. It was only then that everyone realized: while they were still looking—some nervously, some curiously—at the instant noodle bowls and the poisoned Boss Wu, the silver-masked man, Boss Zhou, had quietly put on gloves and rummaged through all the trash in the trash can. The retrieved trash hadn't - [HL CH259](https://98novels.com/hl-ch259/): The sudden turn of events hit everyone's minds on the scene like a bolt of invisible, chained lightning. The first to react was Meng Fushan. He stepped toward the collapsed Boss Jiang, intending to check on his condition. But before he could reach him, a hand firmly clamped around his arm. He turned his head - [WCBD CH99](https://98novels.com/wcbd-ch99/): Siles conversed with Dominic for a considerably long period of time regarding his experiences in the Ashless Lands, the truth behind the scenes of the Greyson incident, and those followers of the Old Gods in the Ashless Lands. Dominic listened in silence, coming to sudden realizations every now and then, until everything finally dissolved into - [HL CH255](https://98novels.com/hl-ch255/): "You..." Mr. Liu said. He was nervous. The Silver Mask's hands came together, holding the mask he had just removed. Will I be recognized? Will this rouse Mr. Liu's suspicions? If it does... Huo Ranyin's gaze stopped wandering and locked firmly onto Mr. Liu’s aging face. One of the old man's inorganic, glass-like pupils stared - [HL CH254](https://98novels.com/hl-ch254/): All the bosses followed Mr. Liu upstairs. Afterwards, the ten bodyguards split into two groups. Five of them—including Mr. Liu's two personal bodyguards—went up together, while the remaining five stayed downstairs in the central hall to guard the rest of the captives. Meng Fushan naturally stayed among the crowd. Leaning against the staircase railing, he - [HL CH253](https://98novels.com/hl-ch253/): Ji Xun sighed at the endless expanse of the ocean for a good while before starting to think of a solution. Problems were bound to occur; finding ways to solve them was the absolute top priority to push things forward. As for why he was so eager to get up there: there was something wrong - [WCBD CH98](https://98novels.com/wcbd-ch98/): From this letter, written in a strictly businesslike tone, Siles learned that Professor Calverley had passed away due to illness at three o'clock in the morning on November 7th—yesterday morning. Professor Calverley’s health had never been particularly good to begin with. With Lamifa City’s prolonged rainy season and bitter winter this year, his physical condition - [WCBD CH97 [Vol 4]](https://98novels.com/wcbd-ch97-vol-4/): “My dear Mother, I hope this letter finds you well. “…As I write this, I have returned to Lamifa City. The Ashless Lands is a magical place filled with secrets. I made some new friends and solved a bit of trouble together with them. “… “…That is roughly what happened. Please rest assured, however; I - [HL CH252](https://98novels.com/hl-ch252/): Kitchen Log: Voyage No. 8 — April 12, 1976 Staple Food: Vegetables: Meat: …… Utensil Sanitization & Record: Sanitation Cleaner: Lin Xiaodao Incident: Assistant cook and steward got into a fight; First Mate and Helm Assistant went missing. Flipping open the back side, several handwritten diary entries were still pasted there. This time, compared to - [HL CH251](https://98novels.com/hl-ch251/): "Saying 'the killer is right among us' is far too much of an evasion of the critical issues, isn't it?" A boss present at the scene suddenly let out a cold sneer. "What do you mean?" Everyone looked toward the speaker. At this time, every person's statement carried a weight distinctly different from normal times. - [HL CH250](https://98novels.com/hl-ch250/): When shock exceeds a certain threshold, the brain is unable to react and the body is unable to move for at least a good ten-odd seconds, leaving only the sight seen by both eyes long and stubbornly frozen upon the retina. When the image on the retina is finally understood by the brain, terror is - [HL CH249](https://98novels.com/hl-ch249/): The room surfaced once more in the darkness. Amidst the surging pitch-black, there was only a small desk lamp on the tabletop, radiating an orange glow akin to a setting sun. The dark shadow bore down heavily onto the edge of the desk once more. It unlocked and opened the drawer, pulled out the record - [WCBD CH94](https://98novels.com/wcbd-ch94/): They still moved in groups of three to five, swaggering inside with a thoroughly boisterous, free-spirited air. That aura was actually quite different from what one usually saw in explorers throughout the Ashless Lands. However, considering they were explorers hired by the Lamifa Chamber of Commerce, Siles wasn't particularly surprised by their demeanor. He cast - [WCBD CH96](https://98novels.com/wcbd-ch96/): "Where should the story begin?" On the night of Monday, November 2nd, aboard the Light of First Snow train heading from Biedel to Maltz, the group still consisted of the same four people: Siles, Chendo, Chester, and Alva. They sat there, listening to Siles analyze the full sequence of events behind the incident. They had - [WCBD CH95](https://98novels.com/wcbd-ch95/): In truth, the kiss lasted for only a brief moment. Chendo barely brushed his lips against Siles's, much like a small animal making sure its master was still alive. Then, he held Siles in a tight, desperate embrace. He fumbled until he found Siles's hand, gripping it tightly, their fingers tightly intertwined. Siles patted Chendo's - [SOP CH2: Playing with Fire](https://98novels.com/sop-ch2/): Chapter 2: Playing with Fire 2026—a year that held a grimly distinct significance for the Chrono-Entropy Corporation. After monopolizing time-jump technology, the Corporation routinely exiled countless dissidents, political obstacles, and citizens deemed useless into the merciless depths of past eras. Some had their heads torn off by rampant Carcharodontosaurus in the brutal Cretaceous period; some - [SOP CH7: One Against Ten](https://98novels.com/sop-ch7/): Chapter 7: One Against Ten Lately, Quicksand had been trapped in a recurring dream. In the dream, he was climbing a massive, vertical staircase. The stone steps extended into a void, flanked by tens of thousands of floating shards of ice. Glinting across the frozen surfaces were kaleidoscopic reflections—countless fragments of time, overlapping and intersecting - [WCBD CH92](https://98novels.com/wcbd-ch92/): After Siles closed his eyes, Chendo quickly caught and supported his frame. Simultaneously, Chendo shot a dark, piercing glare toward Mary, making a sharp downward gesture with his hand: Close your eyes. Mary wasn't caught off guard by this. Perfectly matching the immense strength of the explorer Chendo Praia was his eccentric, arrogant temperament and - [WCBD CH90](https://98novels.com/wcbd-ch90/): Siles had originally thought this was merely an ordinary check. Right now, Chendo—no matter what their relationship currently was—was at least his companion on this journey. Siles certainly would not sit by and watch him turn into a statue due to a sudden attack. Besides, that attack had originally been aimed at Siles. Chendo had - [WCBD CH89](https://98novels.com/wcbd-ch89/): Audrey’s inn was located on the third floor. Walking there from "The Clinking Glasses" took approximately six to seven minutes. However, the internal scale of the entire pavilion far exceeded Siles’s expectations. He had initially compared its layout to a commercial plaza on Earth, but under Chendo’s guidance, they wound through a labyrinth of paths - [WCBD CH88](https://98novels.com/wcbd-ch88/): The clown stood quietly in a corner of the central open space within the tents, staring blankly upward at the top of the pavilion, where the fabric formed a brown canopy. His lips were curled upward out of sheer habit, revealing a highly exaggerated, comical smile. Yet because of everything that was currently unfolding, such - [WCBD CH84](https://98novels.com/wcbd-ch84/): The flea market was even more massive than Siles had imagined. Rather than resembling the vaulted arcades of the October Market in Lamifa City, this place felt more like a low-slung bazaar patched together from one cloth stall to the next. The hawking and shouting of the peddlers gave the entire area a bustling, noisy, - [DP CH133](https://98novels.com/dp-ch133/): Chi Qing did not sleep very peacefully. Dreams could perhaps be contagious; he didn't hold a deep memory of that gentle older brother's voice from that day, and he rarely thought of anything related to it during normal times. After all, so many things had happened that day; aside from the scenes deeply etched in - [DBMEP CH22](https://98novels.com/dbmep-ch22/): Chapter 22: Charged for 600 Years, Used for 3 Minutes That single word, "Here," felt exceptionally reliable. It was the voice of an adult man. Even though he had only uttered a single word, it was remarkably pleasing to the ear, like a brief chord struck on a stringed instrument. Held face-to-face in his embrace, - [DBMEP CH20](https://98novels.com/dbmep-ch20/): Chapter 20: Perfectionism Kills The vision Xiang Nanli had seen in the unknown researcher’s notebook had, in this moment, become a horrific reality. The Mechanical Crawler was an aberrated creature subjected to mechanical augmentation. Two distinct systems were running in tandem within its body: it possessed the raw physical strength and regenerative capabilities of a - [DBMEP CH19](https://98novels.com/dbmep-ch19/): Chapter 19: To the Ends of the Earth, Until Death. Xiang Nanli was dazed for a moment: "That's it?" Of course, the "Main Control AI of Donghuang Heavy Industry" sounded impressive, but it was far from the answer he had imagined. It was, however, much more plausible than it being Alpha. Xiang Nanli could not - [DBMEP CH11](https://98novels.com/dbmdp-ch11/): Chapter 11: Apostle-Class Mechanics Luo Xiu had disclosed the bulk of the story, concealing only the information that would be inconvenient for outsiders to know. For instance, a major reason why he, a young master of the Luo family, was being hunted without regard for the cost was that he had obtained the "Key" to - [DBMEP CH17](https://98novels.com/dbmep-ch17/): Chapter 17: Behind the door... what kind of beautiful... The Lurker held the antibiotics under its tongue without swallowing. It knew what antibiotics were, and since it wasn't injured, it had no use for them. Snatching them away wasn't necessarily because it wanted them; it was mostly to give Xiang Nanli a little shock, a - [DBMEP CH13](https://98novels.com/dbmep-ch13/): Chapter 13: "Have You Betrayed Me?" Xiang Nanli couldn't see a thing in the surging river water. "Xiang Nanli—" It was Xiu calling him. Xiang Nanli grabbed onto Xiu by instinct. He didn't know what he had grabbed—likely the neck—and, unfortunately, pulled off a necklace. A human body was truly too fragile; it couldn't withstand - [WCBD CH75](https://98novels.com/wcbd-ch75/): Siles turned his head to look at the detective. After a moment of silence, he said, "I understand your meaning. However, we don't have any definitive evidence after all. Right now, we must first address what is about to happen here." Jon peered closely at Siles for a moment, then smiled. "Of course, Professor Noel," - [WCBD CH66](https://98novels.com/wcbd-ch66/): "The Ashless Land..." Jules paused, looking as if he hadn't expected Siles to bring the place up. After thinking for a moment, he said, "The train station in Maltz connects to Galsworthy in the Ashless Land. Galsworthy is the most heavily populated and peaceful area for humans in that entire region." Hearing Jules mention Galsworthy, - [WCBD CH72](https://98novels.com/wcbd-ch72/): The merchant Billy obediently followed them to the police station and turned himself in, claiming responsibility for assault. The surprised expressions on the officers' faces made it clear that they found this situation highly unusual. Regardless, Billy was extremely cooperative; he even took the initiative to hand over the gun. It was a small, delicate, - [WCBD CH69](https://98novels.com/wcbd-ch69/): The Day of Divine's birth celebration was drawing near, and Grovner no longer had time to wipe the base of Antinam’s statue in the church nave every day. So when Siles arrived at the Central Cathedral, the person he met in the nave was Knight Commander Bunyan. “Good morning, Professor Noel,” Bunyan greeted him. “What - [WCBD CH71](https://98novels.com/wcbd-ch71/): He didn't know why, but the moment the dice prompted that an attribute had increased, Siles couldn't help but let out a soft laugh. The increase in Spirituality was within Siles’s expectations. But Knowledge… it went up by five points. This was an unprecedented situation. It was truly unbelievable. Siles took off his glasses, got - [WCBD CH68](https://98novels.com/wcbd-ch68/): House of Hales. He noticed the name of this relay station with some surprise. Not long ago, while observing that map that seemed to come from the explorer Quinto Praia, he had noticed that in the central-southeastern part of the Ashless Land, there was such a relay station. But he had not expected that it - [WCBD CH70](https://98novels.com/wcbd-ch70/): Siles’s matter stirred a wave of righteous indignation among his companions. Angela was especially outspoken, saying, “I’ll go look into it and see whether this elder has any hidden secrets.” Siles was grateful for their support, but still asked them not to act rashly. After all, the other party was a powerful, senior Revelator, so - [WCBD CH64](https://98novels.com/wcbd-ch64/): “Good morning, Gren,” Siles greeted him. Grenfield raised a hand without much energy. By his side was the signed novel by Miss Carmin that Siles had brought him. Ever since he got it, he had kept it close at hand and would often look at it with delight. Because of that, Grenfield had been in - [WCBD CH60](https://98novels.com/wcbd-ch60/): "The Non-existent City." The Paperboy pondered for a moment and asked, "What is that?" "A rumor in the Ashless Lands," the Knight clearly knew of this place as well. "It's said that there is an error on the map of the Ashless Lands, and the location pointed to by that error houses a Non-existent city." - [WCBD CH59](https://98novels.com/wcbd-ch59/): After the club activity ended, the students bid farewell to Siles one by one. The theme of this club activity had been the Ashless Lands. Herman Grove's expression looked a bit nervous, yet he remained extremely excited. He likely knew about many of the dangers of the Ashless Lands but was still highly anticipating the - [WCBD CH55](https://98novels.com/wcbd-ch55/): [I am very pleased to learn that the translation of the travelogue has been completed, Professor Noel. In addition, it is my honor to introduce a publisher to you. I have read your work, and you are truly a gifted novelist. "It is inconvenient to explain too much in the letter. If you are available, - [WCBD CH44](https://98novels.com/wcbd-ch44/): As they were talking, the several Revelators who were searching for clues in the room came out. The leading Revelator held a small glass bottle in his hand. At the bottom of the glass bottle was a thin layer of light blue solution. Clearly, this was an empty potion bottle. Behind him, another Revelator was - [WCBD CH51](https://98novels.com/wcbd-ch51/): "Good morning, Professor." The two apprentices walked into Siles's office together. "Good morning." Siles gestured for them to sit on the sofa, then handed them a booklist. "The second booklist. There are seven weeks left in the semester." Jules took it, looking down at it nervously. Dorothea appeared much more relaxed. After a quick glance, - [WCBD CH48](https://98novels.com/wcbd-ch48/): When Siles left the church, it was nearing evening. The setting sun hung unsteadily in a corner of the sky, its dim yellow light making the whole world seem exceptionally desolate. The cool evening breeze of autumn brushed against Siles's cheeks. He saw some fallen leaves on the street being swept up by the wind, - [WCBD CH46](https://98novels.com/wcbd-ch46/): Two weeks ago, Siles and his companions followed Carol and the Revelators of the Second Corridor to the West City to investigate Anselm Norrison's theft of museum artifacts. At first, the incident seemed entirely unremarkable, appearing to be nothing more than the desperate act of an old man trying to pay for his granddaughter's medical - [WCBD CH5](https://98novels.com/wcbd-ch5/): Carol's single statement sparked countless associations in Siles's mind. He didn't rush to ask questions, only gazing at Carol while pondering the definition of Revelator in his heart, waiting for Carol to provide more information. However, Miss Clayton didn't have his patience. Upon hearing Carol's words, she immediately blurted out a question: "Reenactment?!" "Exactly, Miss - [WCBD CH6](https://98novels.com/wcbd-ch6/): There were three rooms on the second floor of 13 Milford Street. Siles rented the easternmost room. His memories contained little information about his second-floor neighbors. He only knew that a man in his thirties lived in the western room, while the middle room housed a young couple who left early and returned late, rarely - [WCBD CH7](https://98novels.com/wcbd-ch7/): Siles carefully examined the specific content of this manuscript, discerning relevant information from the scrawled, mad, and fearful handwriting. Then he realized this seemed to be reading notes. Of course, these reading notes weren't so formal, with no excerpts or reflections. It was more like Professor Cabel had casually written down some thoughts while reading. - [WCBD CH2](https://98novels.com/wcbd-ch2/): In the dim, shabby, dust-filled antique bookstore, a bearded middle-aged man sat lazily behind the counter, wearing a slightly worn suit and glasses, looking at a book with yellowed pages. The wind chime hanging at the entrance rang, signaling a customer's arrival. But the middle-aged man neither looked up nor stood, only casually saying: "Feel - [WCBD CH3](https://98novels.com/wcbd-ch3/): Professor Bright was Siles Noel's mentor during his two-year apprenticeship. He was an elderly man nearing sixty, with brown hair mixed with gray that was somewhat disheveled and unkempt. He was a widower without wife or children, always evasive about his past. However, he was indeed a strict yet kind mentor. His amber pupils always - [WCBD CH4](https://98novels.com/wcbd-ch4/): Siles Noel hitched a ride. The lady introduced herself as Angela Clayton, so Siles addressed her as Miss Clayton. Miss Clayton came from an extraordinary background, though she didn't reveal the details of her family. She had come here through a friend's introduction, but she was also vague about her friend's identity, never explaining clearly. - [WCBD CH13](https://98novels.com/wcbd-ch13/): "Fencing stolen goods?!" Mrs. Fenn exclaimed in shock. As Siles had suspected, Mrs. Fenn had no idea that the Ernestine Tavern served this purpose. She probably thought it was just a gathering place for underground gangs. After Siles explained, Mrs. Fenn suddenly understood. She muttered anxiously in a low voice, "No wonder... no wonder..." "What - [WCBD CH16](https://98novels.com/wcbd-ch16/): In the afternoon, Bertram's lawyer arrived at 13 Milford Street and drafted an agreement, which Bertram and Siles each signed. The content of this profit transfer agreement was more specific and clear. This profit right was originally given to Bertram by other merchants and was now transferred by Bertram to Siles. Siles noticed the name - [WCBD CH17](https://98novels.com/wcbd-ch17/): Siles listened to the voice in his mind with shock and uncertainty. It was a real person's voice. The speaker seemed like a youth because the voice was young and light enough. But the voice couldn't be said to carry any particular emotion—just instinctive pronunciation and enunciation—making Siles feel the voice's owner might be very - [WCBD CH8](https://98novels.com/wcbd-ch8/): Grenfield was still lazily reading a book behind the counter. Full beard, worn suit, pince-nez glasses. The air itself seemed to float with faint dust. But Siles didn't dare underestimate him. If the space behind the door at the History Society was personally set up by the vice president, then who had set up this - [WCBD CH9](https://98novels.com/wcbd-ch9/): As Grenfield said, Ms. Antonia Carmin was a renowned contemporary detective novelist. The book he gave Siles was Antonia Carmin's most famous work, titled "Truth That Flows with the Clock Hands." For Siles, who had once been influenced by Earth's internet age culture, the solution to this work didn't seem so puzzling. But for readers - [WCBD CH10](https://98novels.com/wcbd-ch10/): The merchant Lanmere. Siles hadn't expected to encounter this name here. This was a character card from the tabletop RPG game he had been playing before his death. The player using this character card at the time was one of Siles's friends. When they were playing the game, Siles's friend had broken out of the - [WCBD CH11](https://98novels.com/wcbd-ch11/): Carol Houseman's pocket was like a treasure trove. At the last gathering, he'd pulled a knowledge box from his pocket. This time, it was a small leaf. ...A leaf? Siles had considered many possible chronological traces that could create a breeze—like a fan or a piece of paper—but when Carol produced this ordinary, still-fresh green - [WCBD CH12](https://98novels.com/wcbd-ch12/): When Siles Noel walked out of the History Society, it was already past four in the afternoon. The group had attempted [Flowing Wind] many times until their hands hurt from waving. Except for Siles, everyone else had experienced failure, while every one of Siles's attempts succeeded. He cautiously concealed his success rate. At the end - [WCBD CH18](https://98novels.com/wcbd-ch18/): Anyone seeing such a painter standing at the edge of the square would naturally assume he was sketching the scene. Siles had thought the same. This wasn't the first time he'd encountered this young man. However, when his gaze inadvertently caught the drawing on the paper, he instinctively froze, because the first thing he saw - [WCBD CH20](https://98novels.com/wcbd-ch20/): It was a strange piece of paper. Slightly thick, like cardstock. The strip-shaped paper had markings like a ruler, with several scales ranging from 0 to 10. "What is this?" Angela turned it over and examined it. "A measuring ruler?" "This is a ritual compatibility gauge." Carol explained. "The specific principle is difficult to explain—it's - [WCBD CH21](https://98novels.com/wcbd-ch21/): Alfonso's attire was much more normal this time. He wore a set of brown casual clothes suitable for movement and was absent-mindedly heading downstairs when he nearly bumped into Siles. Only then did he snap out of it, letting out a startled cry and repeatedly asking if Siles was alright. Siles shook his head, his - [WCBD CH25](https://98novels.com/wcbd-ch25/): Siles's gaze fell on this bookshelf. The bookshelf had a total of seven rows and four columns, and was not fully filled. The left side near the door was emptier and held some exquisite ornaments; the right side near the window was completely filled with books. Siles's gaze swept over the books generally, but finally - [WCBD CH26](https://98novels.com/wcbd-ch26/): The School of Literature and History assigned two apprentices to Siles. In the letter Siles received yesterday, he had already seen the names of the two apprentices: Jules Hans and Dorothea Grant. Judging solely by their names, they were a male and a female. When these two young people came to Siles's office, Siles couldn't - [WCBD CH27](https://98novels.com/wcbd-ch27/): "Did you hear what he just said?" Herman Grove whispered in disbelief, "Five thousand words! Not strict!" His classmate beside him had already knocked his head on the desk, saying blankly like a wandering ghost: "Five thousand words... with formatting requirements, writing a review, and references..." Herman looked angrily at the handsome man on the - [WCBD CH32](https://98novels.com/wcbd-ch32/): Siles calmly sat down opposite the two merchants. The restaurant waiter brought them drinks and snacks, and Siles thanked him politely and coolly. But inwardly, his entire mind felt a bit numb. ...What? Lanmere? The merchant Lanmere? He only knew that Lanmere's caravan traveled back and forth between the Ashless Land and Lamifa City, but - [WCBD CH33](https://98novels.com/wcbd-ch33/): "The first possibility is that things aren't as serious as we imagine, nor do they involve extraordinary powers like Revelators, the Blessed Ones, or the followers of the Old Gods. "Perhaps there are simply some issues with his fiancée, or his parents heard that he actually arranged to meet her before the engagement, and in - [WCBD CH35](https://98novels.com/wcbd-ch35/): There are many, many lunatics in this era. Siles couldn't refute this statement. The underlying tone of the Duchy of Konst might be orderly, but that was only true here. Outside the duchy, the Ashless Land was filled with both opportunities and risks, and the Duchy of Kansas was what Kellogg had described as "chaotic." - [WCBD CH30](https://98novels.com/wcbd-ch30/): Letter? Siles was momentarily surprised, not understanding who else would be writing to him. He quickened his pace and took the letter from Lorenzo's hand. Seeing that the return address on the envelope was the Central Cathedral of the Church of the Past, he immediately formed a guess. Lorenzo looked at him with confusion, specifically - [WCBD CH23](https://98novels.com/wcbd-ch23/): Siles put all these troublesome matters aside for the time being. He chatted with Lorenzo for a few sentences, then returned to his room to tidy up his closet and small study. The bathroom here was much larger than the one at 13 Milford Street and had both a shower and a bathtub, which greatly - [WCBD CH24](https://98novels.com/wcbd-ch24/): The newcomer was Brewer Darrow. He was surprised to see Siles already in Room 666. After walking in, he greeted him, "Good afternoon. You're certainly early." "Good afternoon." Brewer seemed to want to say something, but Siles's cold, expressionless face, coupled with his status as a university professor, made him a little apprehensive. However, it - [WCBD CH28](https://98novels.com/wcbd-ch28/): “I thought all of this would be more… complex,” Siles said. “Your previous attitude made me feel that this matter wasn’t so simple. But we just—” Grenfield said, “Just handed over the clues ordinarily and then left, and that makes you feel disappointed?” Siles shook his head. “I just find it strange.” They had returned - [WCBD CH29](https://98novels.com/wcbd-ch29/): The two came out of Room 666, walked side by side through the corridor and hall of the space behind the door, and finally left the History Society. Eric answered, "From this Saturday until next Wednesday." "A total of five days?" Siles said. "That doesn't sound very long." "The main event is actually on Wednesday," - [WCBD CH47](https://98novels.com/wcbd-ch47/): "A newcomer has joined the Dawn Revelation Society," an old voice said slowly in the dark room. "Who?" The man sitting opposite him was a stout, plump figure, relishing a piece of hard candy. The sound of the candy cracking between his teeth periodically echoed like a burst of whispers. "The Croupier," the old man - [WCBD CH34](https://98novels.com/wcbd-ch34/): Siles asked Anthony about the minor conflict that had just occurred. Anthony, who had originally calmed down, instantly became furious. He said with great dissatisfaction, "That guy was a total lunatic! I really don't get it... he stated a completely baffling price, only a tenth of the cost! Did he think I was a philanthropist?" - [DP CH132](https://98novels.com/dp-ch132/): Chi Qing was not good at comforting people. He was usually quite inept with his words, and at this moment, he was even more at a loss for what to say. If this had been Ji Mingrui or anyone else, he wouldn't have even considered whether there would be any issue with his upcoming statement. - [DP CH131](https://98novels.com/dp-ch131/): Chi Qing stood in the long corridor, with the elevator that had been involved in the accident right behind him and the room number 1301 directly in front of him. The peephole on the door stared quietly down the corridor. The pitch-black peephole resembled a pair of icy eyes, watching them. After clarifying the limited - [WCBD CH37](https://98novels.com/wcbd-ch37/): "She?" Siles froze slightly, almost instinctively associating this with Brewer's fiancée. Was it his fiancée who killed him? Carol rubbed his finger where he had previously worn the crown ring and said, "Your fiancée?" "Yes... her," Brewer said hoarsely. "I.. loved her. She loved me too. So, she killed me." Siles listened in silence. Based - [SOP CH1: The Era of Radiance](https://98novels.com/sop-ch1/): Chapter 1: The Era of Radiance The elevator descended slowly, like a meteor plunging into an ocean of multicolored neon signs. Through the glass, a colossal steel metropolis laid itself bare. Countless steel beams twisted and spiraled upward, dominating the landscape like giant serpents coiled across the earth. The further down they went, the more - [SOP CH3: Open to All](https://98novels.com/sop-ch3/): Chapter 3: Open to All Countless delayed attacks had accumulated outside the time-stagnation field, and the moment the bubble shattered, they descended upon Quicksand like a torrential downpour. He felt a cataclysmic weight as hundreds of multicolored neon signs plummeted from the heights. An egg dropped from the eighteenth floor could fracture a human skull, - [SOP CH4: Bringing a Wolf into the House](https://98novels.com/sop-ch4/): Chapter 4: Bringing a Wolf into the House Diamonds brought an unknown youth back to the Poker Bar. An air of astonishment filled the establishment. Madame Spades, Hearts, and Snow Leopard gathered on the first floor, sizing up the youth. He was tall, with a clean and handsome face, his gray eyes brimming with confusion. - [SOP CH5: City of Disorder](https://98novels.com/sop-ch5/): Chapter 5: City of Disorder At eight o'clock in the morning, the neon signs buzzed to life one after another, emitting a red glow akin to the morning sun. The Central Plaza of the Lower District was packed with tin cars and laid-out waterproof tarps, resembling fish scales when viewed from afar. Diamonds and Quicksand - [SOP CH6: A Day in a Fleeting Life](https://98novels.com/sop-ch6/): Baota was one of Chrono-Entropy’s Time Cleaners. He habitually wore a Venetian carnival glass mask with two round eyeholes and an upturned lower beak. Clad in a black trench coat, he looked like a guest attending an evening banquet. Every gesture he made was precise to the millimeter; every life he claimed was a matter - [SOP CH9: A Defeated Beginning](https://98novels.com/sop-ch9/): "The April tournament of the Chrono-Entropy Corporation’s 2030 branch—the Blood Arena—is about to commence! Stepping into the cage today we have: 'Rustbone' Sally, a former military-tech soldier! To treat the bone necrosis caused by his substandard cybernetic implants, he mortgaged 2,777 hours of his lifespan. His record: 25 wins!" "Next, 'Flesh Engine' Marion, a former - [DP CH162](https://98novels.com/dp-ch162/): One year later, Ji Mingrui was promoted. Saying goodbye to his former job as a neighborhood beat cop, he began to officially handle some cases. Summer is graduation season. Many graduates are busy looking for jobs, and there are also newcomers joining the police station. Looking at them, Ji Mingrui felt like he was seeing - [DP CH163](https://98novels.com/dp-ch163/): Xie Lin has been very abnormal lately. At the dining table. Chi Qing thought, holding his knife and fork as he lowered his eyes. He had just seen that the weather outside was bad and remarked that it might rain, but after he finished speaking, Xie Lin, who was looking down at his phone replying - [DP CH159](https://98novels.com/dp-ch159/): For ten years, only Yang Yan herself knew that she was raising a "son" who had to be kept hidden from the world. A child of unknown origin had knocked on her door, arriving precisely at the time her real son used to come home from school. This child knew so many of the private - [DP CH160](https://98novels.com/dp-ch160/): With all guns trained on Z, the case was practically a done deal. Ji Mingrui let out a long sigh of relief and reported to the personnel outside: "The suspect is contained—" But at that very moment, Xie Lin stared at Z and suddenly cut in: "No, not yet." Chi Qing frowned. "He has no - [DP CH161](https://98novels.com/dp-ch161/): "The sensational citywide school bus kidnapping case has been successfully resolved after seven grueling days. We express our deepest gratitude to the general public for the information and assistance provided during this period..." The next morning, major news stations scrambled to broadcast the resolution of the case. While most news focused on the case itself, - [WCBD CH15](https://98novels.com/wcbd-ch15/): "At the beginning of the year, during his New Year's address, the Grand Duke mentioned the Withered Wastes Development Plan. No one paid attention at the time because there's such talk every year, but it's never actually been implemented. "However, after spring break, certain signs made people feel that the Grand Duke was serious this - [WCBD CH14](https://98novels.com/wcbd-ch14/): Anthony Fenn sat dejectedly across from Siles. His companions cast worried glances at him, but Anthony waved at them, so the group of children relaxed and turned back to their own amusement. Anthony remained silent. Siles said, "Mrs. Fenn said you've been mixing with underground gang members." Anthony's ears turned red. After a moment, he - [WCBD CH1 [Vol 1]](https://98novels.com/wcbd-ch1/): "Dear Mother, I hope this letter finds you well. "...I have obtained a professorship at Lamifa University, responsible for teaching the literary history of the Age of Silence and earlier periods. I have met my colleagues in the college—some of them were my former professors, and they are all very easy to get along with. - [DP CH156](https://98novels.com/dp-ch156/): Very few people ask their partner if they want a hug in such a reluctant tone. Chi Qing even kept his hands stuffed inside his coat pockets, giving off a vibe of: "I'm just saying it, don't actually believe me—if you dare lean over, I'll twist your head right off." Ignoring this illusion, Xie Lin - [DP CH157](https://98novels.com/dp-ch157/): [The live stream has ended.] Cumulative views: 2.3 million people. On the completely black screen, only the real-time comments sent by the audience remained. —What happened??? —That looked like a real kidnapping scene!!! I couldn't hear the voices at the end very clearly, only caught a few words, but they seemed to be saying 'you - [DP CH158](https://98novels.com/dp-ch158/): Inside the amusement park. Several criminal investigators, who had been in the profession for many years, were witnessing this "hostage-for-hostage" standoff for the very first time in their careers. "We have a hostage on our side too?" one investigator asked, full of disbelief. "Our own... hostage? Did I hear that right?" No matter how bizarre - [HL CH19](https://98novels.com/hl-ch19/): For Tan Mingjiu, the direct consequence of getting caught gossiping about his superior was that, instead of packing up and going home to sleep, he had to stay and work overtime. He was to cooperate with the public security brigade in interrogating the people just brought back from Liang Jing Jing KTV and dig out - [HL CH20](https://98novels.com/hl-ch20/): There are two types of gamblers: those who refuse to believe they will lose, and those who think they can afford to lose. Ji Xun finished speaking, but seeing the two men standing completely motionless, his face betrayed his bewilderment. "What's the matter? Are you two planning to just stand in those poses for your - [DP CH155](https://98novels.com/dp-ch155/): While Xie Lin and Chi Qing were visiting the orphanage, the police station remained the same as usual. Everyone was at their respective workstations handling issues for local citizens, except for one person who simply could not settle down. From time to time, Ji Mingrui would wander into Wu Zhibin's office: "Brother Bin, how is - [DP CH154](https://98novels.com/dp-ch154/): "Sizzle... Emergency broadcast: Li, a student attending Experimental Middle School, has been confirmed missing. Li left home at 6:45 AM and did not take the bus he usually takes to school..." "Emergency broadcast: Another junior high school student has gone missing..." "As of now, a total of six students have gone missing." The curtains in - [DP CH153](https://98novels.com/dp-ch153/): Wu Zhibin froze for a long time. No one had ever thought about it in this direction before: "Why do you ask?" "A page is missing from my brother's notebook." Xie Lin flipped the notebook on the desk to the very last page. If one did not look closely, they would not notice the subtle, - [DP CH152](https://98novels.com/dp-ch152/): However, due to the white cloths covering everything, the house was very clean and did not need to be cleaned again. After washing up, the two of them lifted the white cloth, lay down on the bed, and slept on their respective sides. After a while, Xie Lin reached out to touch Chi Qing’s hand. - [DP CH149](https://98novels.com/dp-ch149/): Inside the police station. Ji Mingrui was halfway through reviewing the surveillance footage when Wu Zhibin, inside the office, suddenly picked up a phone call. Almost immediately after, he changed their assignment parameters. "Attention, everyone on surveillance duty. Focus primarily on the footage between 2:00 PM and 3:00 PM. You can skip the other time - [DP CH150](https://98novels.com/dp-ch150/): "This doesn't look like the road to school..." It was an elementary school bus traveling at high speed. The exterior was decorated with simple sketches of school emblems and stickers of bright sunshine and green grass, giving it an exceptionally warm and comforting appearance. However, the scene inside the bus had absolutely nothing to do - [DP CH151](https://98novels.com/dp-ch151/): As the only available channel to communicate with "z," Xie Lin’s account was placed under heavy surveillance by the police task force. Looking at the text displayed on the monitoring screens, the other detectives asked in bewilderment, "A familiar game? What game?" It was difficult for Xie Lin and Chi Qing to answer that question. - [DP CH148](https://98novels.com/dp-ch148/): "Buses? Why on earth do we suddenly need to check buses?" The next day, Ji Mingrui sat in his office pressing his temples, asking the question. Having drunk way too much alcohol the night previous, his entire head was dizzy when he woke up this morning. The moment he stepped through the front gates of - [DP CH147](https://98novels.com/dp-ch147/): Since Z wanted to see Xie Lin kill him, it was better to actually "kill" him. If they were going to put on a show, they might as well go all the way. The moment he spoke those words, Xie Lin’s pupils dilated involuntarily, as if saying, Are you crazy? Chi Qing stood with his - [DP CH146](https://98novels.com/dp-ch146/): The bar was gradually filling up with people, but Chi Qing couldn't hear a single sound. After their slightly cold fingers touched, they took on each other's warmth, their fingertips heating up little by little. In the bustling bar, some people were gently swaying their bodies to the music, some were leaning close together talking, - [DP CH145](https://98novels.com/dp-ch145/): Ji Mingrui had left a message for Chi Qing the night before, and early in the morning, he was jolted awake by the slight vibration of the phone placed beside his pillow. He had turned it over and over in his mind, still worried about Chi Qing’s psychological state—though this person’s psychological state could never - [DP CH144](https://98novels.com/dp-ch144/): Night fell, and the search party was still tracking Xie Lin's whereabouts near the distant suburbs. "We've asked everyone, and they all say they haven't seen him. No one knows who prepared a hiding place for him either..." The police lights rotated endlessly, filling the air with a constant wail of "wee-woo wee-woo" sirens. The - [DP CH143](https://98novels.com/dp-ch143/): "Where the hell is he—?! Did he go down?!" Ji Mingrui was a step too late. By the time he dashed over to the elevator, the doors had already sealed completely. The red digital display slowly ticked down from 1 to B1. No matter how frantically he mashed the elevator button, it was useless. In - [DP CH142](https://98novels.com/dp-ch142/): The taxi sped away in the direction of the outskirts. Ji Mingrui did something rare for him—he pulled out a pack of cigarettes, slid one out, and lit it. He intentionally waited for the taxi to get a bit of a head start before shifting into gear and following it. He kept a buffer of - [DP CH141](https://98novels.com/dp-ch141/): Ji Mingrui couldn't easily look for Chi Qing; it wasn’t right from any perspective, emotionally or rationally. Others might only have a vague understanding of the relationship between Chi Qing and Xie Lin, but Ji Mingrui knew it all too well. Who was Xie Lin? This man, who had allegedly violated criminal law right after - [HL CH248](https://98novels.com/hl-ch248/): By the time Ji Xun and Lingling returned to the banquet hall, the first dance of the evening had just begun. On the white jade porcelain tiles, pairs of men and women whirled rapidly. Fluffy dress skirts flared open one moment and cinched shut the next, like flowers blooming and dying in quick succession against - [HL CH247](https://98novels.com/hl-ch247/): Upon boarding the massive vessel and entering the corridor, a waiter immediately approached to collect the life jackets. Ji Xun slipped off his life jacket, his gaze sweeping briefly over the large trolley where the jackets were being piled up. Without lingering, he continued forward. A plush crimson carpet, a hallway adorned with framed paintings, - [HL CH246](https://98novels.com/hl-ch246/): Inside a cramped little room, the main lights had been turned off. Only a single desk lamp illuminated a square inch of the desktop, its surface scored by several deep cracks harboring dark fissures that even the lamplight could not penetrate. A heavy dark shadow pressed down. It was a person. Using a key, they - [DP CH139](https://98novels.com/dp-ch139/): Two people to a room, and only one can survive. Would you choose to kill the other person? This was the question Chi Qing had pondered over and over again on countless nights. Seven days. It was enough to change a person. Chi Qing clearly remembered that the bespectacled boy sharing his room—"Glasses"—could only tremble - [DP CH140](https://98novels.com/dp-ch140/): "Ding." The elevator reached the floor. Chi Qing stepped out of the elevator, holding his umbrella as he stood in the elevator lobby. Across from him, the door to Xie Lin’s apartment was wide open, with forensic investigators and criminal police shuffling in and out. Jiang Yu, currently searching the entryway while wearing shoe covers - [DP CH138](https://98novels.com/dp-ch138-2/): "The autopsy report is out. The victim's fatal injury was that knife wound on his wrist. The cause of death was excessive blood loss. The time of death matches our preliminary estimate, between 3:00 AM and 5:00 AM. Aside from the wrist wound, there are no other injuries." "The victim is Guo Xingchang, born in - [DP CH137](https://98novels.com/dp-ch138/): The candlelight of the birthday candles flickered in the dimly lit living room. The wind outside grew stronger, battering against the windows with a loud shuck-shuck. Amidst a chorus of cheers, Xie Lin closed his eyes. The candlelight reflected onto his face, accentuating the high bridge of his nose. Right at the exact moment the - [DP CH136](https://98novels.com/dp-ch136/): Chi Qing didn’t mention the matter regarding Guo Xingchang, and the conversation about where they had both gone came to an end right there. The torrential rain battered the car windows, and the sky grew dim, the ambient light blurring through the sheets of water. Chi Qing pinched the black velvet box inside his jacket - [DP CH135](https://98novels.com/dp-ch135/): “Swoosh——” The rain gradually grew heavier. Droplets gathered at the tip of the umbrella, cascading down like a liquid curtain. Guo Xingchang stared at the pair of black gloves. The man shifted his hand slightly, causing the umbrella to tilt backward and revealing a pair of deep, dark, and seemingly emotionless eyes. Ji Mingrui was - [HL CH243](https://98novels.com/hl-ch243/): Huo Ranyin made a trip to the village behind Juanshan in person, located the trash collection station, and met with its owner. The rest of the task didn't require much effort. He presented his police credentials, and the owner, having no intention of colluding with suspicious elements to deceive an officer, quickly related what had - [HL CH245](https://98novels.com/hl-ch245/): The second hand on the watch ticked forward, a rhythmic clack-clack like invisible drops of water falling one by one onto Huo Ranyin’s pulse. He stared at Ji Xun’s face. At this moment, the lingering trace of guilt and evasion he had felt earlier vanished entirely. He began to look at Ji Xun openly, searching - [HL CH244](https://98novels.com/hl-ch244/): All along the way, Huo Ranyin had imagined many scenarios of how his reunion with Ji Xun would play out. Yet, when he finally stood outside the hotel room door and saw the real Ji Xun standing before him, he realized the man was far more... scruffy than he had anticipated. "You made it." Ji - [DP CH134](https://98novels.com/dp-ch134/): "The knife wounds on the victim in the church are very strange. It wasn't a crime of passion; the autopsy report indicates that the cross-sections of the wounds are extremely smooth and even. This is highly abnormal, meaning that when the person plunged the knife, the speed was almost entirely uniform." "Which is to say, - [DP CH130](https://98novels.com/dp-ch130/): "……Look, look, look for a friend……" The cassette tape was still looping that section of the nursery rhyme. This household song, familiar to everyone, sounded utterly spine-chilling at this moment. This was especially true because the quality of this cassette tape was poor; it frequently stuttered halfway through playback, making that half-line of "look, look" - [DBMEP CH7](https://98novels.com/dbmdp-ch7/): Chapter 7: I’ll fight you, rich people, to the death. The nameless kidnapper hadn’t intended to electrocute Xiang Nanli; the pulse he used was kept within a “safe” range. Xiang Nanli regained consciousness halfway through the transit, his limbs twitching uncontrollably from the residual shock. However, he quickly realized his situation and focused on relaxing - [DBMEP CH21](https://98novels.com/dbmep-ch21/): Chapter 21: We Will Meet Again That final word, "atonement," was actually Xiang Nanli's true thought. He believed he hadn't raised Alpha well, and that the AI Crisis was partly his responsibility. Granted, not by much—even though it was something that happened after Xiang Nanli's death. Logically speaking, Xiang Nanli's emotions came from the bottom - [DBMEP CH16](https://98novels.com/dbmep-ch16/): Chapter 16: "I'm sorry, I don't understand what you mean." In the end, Xiang Nanli found the key clipped to the corpse's waistband. He gave it a couple of tugs, but it wouldn't budge. Left with no choice, he began figuring out how to unbuckle the man's belt. "This is the first time I've ever - [DP CH129](https://98novels.com/dp-ch129/): Once those footsteps passed, the entrance door slammed shut with a deafening boom. From that moment until the day Chi Qing left that place, that door never opened again. Xie Lin: "After I got in, I was locked in a room where there was only one other child. The moment he mentioned which school he - [DP CH128](https://98novels.com/dp-ch128/): This felt far too bizarre. As an atheist, Chi Qing was even beginning to believe whether there really was something predestined in the world, some intangible, wondrous guidance that had descended upon him and Xie Lin, like the fleeting moment a shooting star streaks across the sky. At the time, no one knew what kind - [DP CH127](https://98novels.com/dp-ch127/): When it came to the level of bizarreness and mystery, no other cold case from ten years ago could compare to that particular one. Su Xiaolan provided an objective evaluation: "Lately, there have indeed been a lot of news reports dragging that old case back into the spotlight to compare it with Shen Xinghe, but - [DP CH126](https://98novels.com/dp-ch126/): “The church has caught fire, and the cause is currently under investigation...” The news reporter stood outside the cordon, delivering an emergency broadcast. The footage was quickly went on air, but a church fire was ultimately considered "minor news" and did not generate much public discussion. Only a handful of people knew exactly what this - [DP CH125](https://98novels.com/dp-ch125/): Although Ji Mingrui was on standby at the police station, he was broken into a cold sweat by this instigator who had unexpectedly surfaced. He hung up after finishing a phone call and fell into deep thought. Who could have imagined that even after a case was closed, someone was still hiding behind the scenes? - [DP CH124](https://98novels.com/dp-ch124/): “Through me you enter the city of endless suffering.Through me you enter the pit of eternal woe.Through me you enter the crowd of the lost for all eternity.I am the creation of divine power, divine wisdom, and divine love.Before me, nothing was created except eternal things,And I shall endure as long as heaven and earth.Abandon - [DP CH123](https://98novels.com/dp-ch123/): The interior of Chi Qing’s room was completely impervious to light. Even the sparse glow capable of filtering in from outside the window was utterly blocked by the pure black blackout curtains. Rather than sight, what was far easier to perceive in this space was each other’s breathing and heartbeat. In the overly dark environment, - [DP CH121](https://98novels.com/dp-ch121/): According to the chat logs provided by Shen Xinghe, the story between him and Yu Lan unfolded scene by scene before everyone's eyes. The volume of their conversation was far greater than anyone had imagined. This was true even though the exported logs consisted only of cold text and numbers, completely devoid of images or - [TFOF Ch4](https://98novels.com/tfof-ch4/): After what happened that morning, when Xie Xishu walked into the classroom, he not only missed morning self-study but also nearly the entire first period. As soon as he entered the classroom, Xie Xishu saw Qi Wu sitting in his usual spot. At the school gate, the always bustling group of little followers had, for - [TFOF Ch3](https://98novels.com/tfof-ch3/): No one would ever know just how much effort it cost Qi Wu to restrain the insane, screeching cravings within his body on that day, when Xie Xishu hurried past him in a panic, attempting to escape. When he had grabbed Xie Xishu’s collar and pulled him closer, his real intention was absolutely not to - [TFOF Ch2](https://98novels.com/tfof-ch2/): Xie Xishu stood in place for a short while before turning to leave—he wasn't foolish enough to go back and ask Qi Wu if he had seen his school uniform jacket. After that, until Xie Xishu's new jacket was issued, Qi Wu and his group of small followers never bothered him again. So, at the - [TFOF Ch1 [Arc 1]](https://98novels.com/tfof-ch1-arc-1/): Xie Xishu wanted to tell Qi Wu: "Please, stop staring at me." But he didn't dare. Because he felt that Qi Wu... seemed to have gone mad. ==== The first time Xie Xishu had any interaction with Qi Wu was on a day when A City had issued a high-temperature warning. That afternoon, during the - [DP CH118](https://98novels.com/dp-ch118/): This was the first time Shen Xinghe had appeared before them like this. This face overlapped perfectly with the one on his student ID photo, and it also merged seamlessly with the silhouette of the person standing at the Guangyuan cafeteria window a few days ago. On the day the news broadcast aired, the cafeteria - [DP CH116](https://98novels.com/dp-ch116/): Shen Xinghe was a year older than Xu Xingzhou. If the information on his student records was accurate, he was currently in his third year of high school. The next day, during the early morning reading period at Guangyuan High School, the head of the third-year tier was taking up the self-study time to review - [HL CH242](https://98novels.com/hl-ch242/): The phone suddenly vibrated. Huo Ranyin’s body stiffened slightly. His gaze locked onto the screen, watching a familiar name manifest upon it. Ji Xun was calling. His finger rested right beside the answer button. With a microscopic, imperceptible movement, he could connect the call. He had absolutely no logical reason to refuse it, either. He - [HL CH241](https://98novels.com/hl-ch241/): The investigation into Chen Jashu had hit yet another dead end. The setting sun looked like a red balloon leaking hydrogen, hanging heavily between the mountain ridges at the edge of the city. It felt as though a mere nudge would send it tumbling downward. Where would it fall? Perhaps straight into the hearts of - [HL CH240](https://98novels.com/hl-ch240/): "Yingying!" The shrill, agonizing voice cut through the frozen air like a blade. Zhang Chunhua abandoned her daughter and lunged toward the photograph. Her hands trembled violently as she grabbed the torn pieces, trying desperately to press them back together. But how could something so utterly shattered be made whole again? "Mom!" The daughter’s face - [HL CH239](https://98novels.com/hl-ch239/): Ji Xun lay on the bed, staring at the bug on the ceiling. He had lost track of how long he had been watching it. Finally, the bug moved—a tiny black dot scurrying across the yellowed ceiling before darting into the lampshade, becoming just one of countless dark specks inside the foggy glass. He hadn’t - [DP CH113](https://98novels.com/dp-ch113/): Jiang Yu considered the issue more comprehensively and asked, "Could it be a member of the faculty or staff at the school?" Xie Lin: "Unlikely. If the suspect were an older individual who wanted to kill someone, the probability of them choosing to achieve that goal by dating them online... is virtually zero. Older people - [DP CH112](https://98novels.com/dp-ch112/): The news broadcasted across various locations in Huanan City. At the very end of the broadcast, a report hotline scrolled across the screen in large, bold black letters. When Ji Mingrui returned home that day, he tossed and turned before going to sleep, thinking that something felt off: if it was just to broadcast a - [DP CH111](https://98novels.com/dp-ch111/): On the other side of the phone, Xie Lin paused for two seconds before dropping another bombshell: "That person is male. He is the 'he' written in Yu Lan's note." Ji Mingrui was utterly shocked. The street was packed with endless traffic. He turned the steering wheel, pulling the car out of the lane and - [DP CH122](https://98novels.com/dp-ch122/): “I heard the killer is only an 18-year-old high school student?” “And his academic performance is usually excellent, is that true?” “……” At the entrance of the General Police Bureau, a crowd of reporters had gathered just as dawn broke. Holding cameras, they blocked the entrance so tightly that not even water could trickle through. - [HL CH238](https://98novels.com/hl-ch238/): Or, there was another possibility. Ji Xun thought to himself as he watched Zhang Chunhua from afar. For instance, perhaps Zhang Chunhua was not Yingying’s biological mother, but merely her adoptive mother. However, judging from the data collected earlier, there was no clear indication pointing to them "not being biologically related"... "Enough!" A sudden, angry - [HL CH237](https://98novels.com/hl-ch237/): Ji Xun was currently browsing Yingying’s social media homepage. Yingying wasn't very old. According to her profile, she was only 24. She had been running her self-media account for three years now, and the results were quite impressive; she already had 560,000 followers. They were highly active followers of both genders, and judging from their - [HL CH236](https://98novels.com/hl-ch236/): After coming out of Chen Cuijin's house, Ji Xun sorted through the clues he had obtained so far. His grandfather, Ji Xingfa, originally named Chu Xingfa, was the head chef on the Dingbo forty years ago. Afterward, he stayed far away from Fu Province, obtained Hong Kong residency, and settled down in Ning City. He - [DP CH120](https://98novels.com/dp-ch120/): In this confession incident, Yu Yang had not intentionally shared Xu Xingzhou’s business with anyone else. It was the first time he had ever been confessed to by a boy. Furthermore, this boy was his own classmate. Usually, Yu Yang would tease him and crack the kind of jokes only shared between good buddies. After - [DP CH119](https://98novels.com/dp-ch119/): "Beep—" The sound crashed heavily into everyone’s ears. The file lay quietly on the table. Deceased: Yu Lan. The WeChat account used prior to her death was previously used by her younger brother, Yu Yang: yuy… Shen Xinghe was visibly stunned for a moment. Through his lenses, his gaze fell upon that familiar string of - [WCBD CH22](https://98novels.com/wcbd-ch22/): Bertram helped Siles move the three cardboard boxes to Siles's dormitory and then left. Siles's dormitory was located in the building in front of the row of townhouses, with the address 6 Hayward Street. Most of the building actually consisted of three-story suites for families, and Siles's single apartment was also converted from such a - [LRPB CH85: Extra](https://98novels.com/lrpb-ch85/): High in the air, the magnificent peacock paused in a bizarre, unnatural hesitation. Down below, Chu He’s entire body was wound so tight that it seemed the instant Zhou Hui let go, he would break free and charge straight up. His eyes didn't blink for a single second as he stared intently at the peacock's - [LRPB CH84: Extra](https://98novels.com/lrpb-ch84/): The tides of time crashed violently against the reefs, unleashing a thunderous roar. Within the vast, empty void, Yan Lanyu curled his body with every shred of strength he possessed. He gasped in sharp, shivering breaths, repeatedly slamming his forehead against his knees amidst the tearing agony and despair. Why me? Why do I have - [LRPB CH83: Extra](https://98novels.com/lrpb-ch83/): Zhou Hui froze for a brief moment. The expression on his face shifted subtly before he suddenly flashed a rather rogue, improper grin. The moment Chu He saw that look, he knew nothing good would come of it. Sure enough, the next second, he heard Zhou Hui laughing as he questioned Maha, "My dear son, - [LRPB CH82: Extra](https://98novels.com/lrpb-ch82/): Aida stood frozen in shock for a long time, unable to utter a single word, while the expressions of his two trusted disciples behind him were even worse. "Then right now... is there no other way? Is there any way to find out who he gave the mirror’s heart to?" "It’s difficult," Maha said. "The - [LRPB CH81: Extra](https://98novels.com/lrpb-ch81/): Two hours later, Chu He asked gently, "Weren't we here to flatten this wretched shrine, handsome?" Zhou Hui stood halfway up the mountain, staring dumbfounded at the endless expanse of the shrine complex stretching into the night, and the massive magic dragon hovering in the void above it like a hibernating mountain range. The magic - [HL CH235](https://98novels.com/hl-ch135-2/): After getting in touch with Meng Fushan, Ji Xun did not delay any further on the road. He drove non-stop, heading straight into Fujian Province to launch his investigation. Investigation requires technique. Ji Xun’s initial thought had been to investigate from the angle of Huo Ranyin’s grandfather, Huo Shanyuan. However, case files from that era - [HL CH234](https://98novels.com/hl-ch234/): "The Queen of Heaven, Mazu." Ji Xun chewed on these words slowly between his teeth. He didn't speak, and neither did Meng Fushan. A condensed, icy current swirled in the space between them. Ji Yu’s death was the strongest bond connecting them. As time passed, this unshakable link extended into even more points of leverage - [HL CH233](https://98novels.com/hl-ch233/): "……What do you mean?" Ji Xun asked, dazed. Is it Ji Yu? he thought. I killed Ji Yu. At this moment, his soul seemed to detach from his flesh, breaking out of his heavy, clumsy physical shell from the back of his head and floating upward. It drifted all the way to the roof of - [HL CH232](https://98novels.com/hl-ch232/): This was the moment Ji Yu first appeared at the departure scene. With his sister showing up right at the starting line, what else could Ji Xun do? He had no choice but to bring her along. The moment they got into the car and temporarily escaped Ji Yu’s line of sight, Ji Xun immediately - [DP CH117](https://98novels.com/dp-ch117/): By the time Chi Qing opened his eyes, the desk was already piled high with books. Spread out right in front of him were copies of Principles of Machinery, Mechanical Design, and Mechanical Manufacturing. "..." Seeing him wake up, Xie Lin explained, "These are all the books Shen Xinghe borrowed from the school library over - [DLRAS Chapter 95](https://98novels.com/dlras-chapter-95/): Chapter 95: Do you really not know whether people are laughing at you? The old helper’s face dropped into a sullen, displeased scowl. He had served in this grand mansion for decades, and the silver hairs scattered through his head felt like individual badges of merit. Having labored for so many years, the Huo residence - [DLRAS Chapter 94](https://98novels.com/dlras-chapter-94/): Chapter 94: You can rest assured that I have always been very sensible. The entire matter left Jiang Cai completely baffled: "Then what should I call you from now on?" She mulled it over, "Sister-in-law?" "Don't go shouting nonsense." Chen Wengang felt a jolt pass through him at the title and let out a helpless - [DLRAS Chapter 93](https://98novels.com/dlras-chapter-93/): Chapter 93: Show a bright and moving smile. Hearing that they had come to get married, the server complimented them on how well-matched they were, adding that Las Vegas would be a wonderful place suited for them. Huo Niansheng opened the suitcase and began pulling things out. Chen Wengang sat at the head of the - [DLRAS Chapter 91](https://98novels.com/dlras-chapter-91/): Chapter 91: He had always hoped that Mr. Huo could get married as he wished. Jiang Cai mulled it over for a moment. "Then what do you think I should do?" She waited to bring this up until Amanda had stepped out to ask the server for some napkins. Chen Wengang simply said, "The only - [DLRAS Chapter 164 [If Grew Up With You]](https://98novels.com/dlras-chapter-164-if-grew-up-with-you/): Chapter 164: Going abroad together “It’s not that I’m being old-fashioned or superstitious, but I’ve already consulted two masters, and after all, both of them said the exact same thing.” Huo Meijie lowered her voice, seizing a moment when no one else was around to complain to her nephew. “That child has a harsh destiny, - [DLRAS Chapter 163 [If Never Missed]](https://98novels.com/dlras-chapter-163-if-never-missed/): Chapter 163: End The summer vacation lasted for two months. Having broken free from his work with the Zheng family, Chen Wengang enjoyed a completely uninterrupted break. He and Huo Niansheng still went everywhere together. They kept a low profile, though they were occasionally spotted by others. When running into friends, Huo Niansheng never shied - [DLRAS Chapter 162 [If Never Missed]](https://98novels.com/dlras-chapter-162-if-never-missed/): Chapter 162: Set a deadline. After the new semester began, everything continued as before. The only difference was that Chen Wengang now had an "emotional investment project" on his hands. When he had agreed to Huo Niansheng’s advances that day—whether by letting things drift with the current or being half-reluctantly pushed into it—he had done - [DLRAS Chapter 161 [If Never Missed]](https://98novels.com/dlras-chapter-161-if-never-missed/): Chapter 161: Don’t you want to evaluate the next person? The maid pulled open the living room door, and Huo Niansheng strode in. Huo Zhenfei was standing by the bar, having just unstoppered a bottle of whiskey. He gestured toward Huo Niansheng: "The one you like—want a drink?" The two men sat down with heavy-bottomed - [DLRAS Chapter 160 [If Never Missed]](https://98novels.com/dlras-chapter-160-if-never-missed/): Chapter 160: Such a person is very easy to let one's guard down around. When Huo Niansheng tracked Chen Wengang down at the port, the younger man was standing by the edge of the shipping docks, braving the biting winter wind while smoking alongside a rough-hewn crowd of laborers. Countless goods flowed through the port - [DLRAS Chapter 158 [If Never Missed]](https://98novels.com/dlras-chapter-158-if-never-missed/): Chapter 158: If we have together in our previous life. "Why are you drinking alone today?" Chen Wengang set down his glass. The ice sphere knocked against the crystal wall with a soft clink as he shot a sidelong glance. "Where is Zheng Yucheng?" The lighting in the bar was dim and ambiguous. Huo Niansheng - [HL CH231](https://98novels.com/hl-ch231/): The car moved swiftly along the highway, tracking forward into the night. The wind rushed inward through the half-open window, blowing hard enough that the unsealed letter, which Ji Xun had taken out and tossed onto the passenger seat, pressed tightly against the door, completely motionless. He looked at the path ahead. Alongside the straight - [HL CH230](https://98novels.com/hl-ch230/): After emerging from his grandparents' house, Ji Xun headed first to the hospital. Apart from confirming some of his prior assumptions, this visit had brought a completely new question to his mind, which was the fundamental reason driving him to the hospital: Since Grandmother had never been to Fu Province, why did Grandfather have a - [HL CH229](https://98novels.com/hl-ch229/): The two of them returned home from the park. As they unlocked the door, the lights flickered on like flowing water, brushing over their skin and washing away the lingering gloom brought by Hu Yuan. Huo Ranyin sat down on the sofa. He closed his eyes for a brief moment. Feeling a subtle coolness on - [HL CH228](https://98novels.com/hl-ch228/): In the park at night, the dim lights grew increasingly obscured behind the swaying greenery. The faces of the people passing to and fro seemed shrouded in a hazy mist, making it impossible to see their features clearly. The location Ji Xun and Hu Yuan had agreed upon was right by the waterfront in this - [HL CH227](https://98novels.com/hl-ch227/): "Sent by Meng Fushan?" Huo Ranyin asked. "No idea. It's an overseas number, so it's mostly a scam..." Ji Xun said sluggishly. Huo Ranyin cast a sidelong glance at Ji Xun. "Alright, all joking aside," Ji Xun said. "But does an anonymous text necessarily mean it was sent by Meng Fushan? There's no logical basis - [HL CH226](https://98novels.com/hl-ch226/): After the ledger was brought back to the police station, it triggered a wave of commotion and excitement across a considerable range of departments. All the police officers involved in handling this case, without needing to be called, rapidly gathered in the First Squad's office. They swarmed around the ledger to analyze, compare, and discuss - [DLRAS Chapter 146](https://98novels.com/dlras-chapter-146/): Chapter 146: Really? What if I didn't agree? That paparazzi, still beaming with a thick-skinned smile, said, "Young Master Huo, to tell you the truth, there's one thing I've always been curious about." He spread his hands open, "Since you two have such a great relationship, how come you ran off abroad for a secret - [DLRAS Chapter 144](https://98novels.com/dlras-chapter-144/): Chapter 144: Zheng Yucheng was silent and picked up the cup. The venue was filled with the fragrance of dresses, moving shadows, and the glitter of jewels and pearls. Zheng Yucheng mixed among them, looking incredibly glamorous as well. He was surrounded by a circle of friends, chatting and smiling amiably. Yet, he knew in - [DLRAS Chapter 141](https://98novels.com/dlras-chapter-141/): Chapter 141: Also in your foundation? Cheng Bo found himself in an incredibly awkward, no-win situation. It would have been better if the beautiful receptionist in front of him had just adamantly insisted that there were no other private rooms left. Instead, she brought up some gold-plated room where a single meal cost $100,000, and - [DP CH115](https://98novels.com/dp-ch115/): The cinema janitor's regional accent filled Chi Qing's ears. The original clamor of the surveillance room faded into the distance, and he didn't even hear Xie Lin calling his name right beside him. Standing up in a panic, the janitor apologized repeatedly: "I'm so sorry, I wasn't looking where I was going..." She wanted to - [DP CH114](https://98novels.com/dp-ch114/): The hundred-plus notes written by Yu Lan had digital backups. After the two of them returned, they sat on the living room sofa and browsed through the photos one by one. The cat crawled at Chi Qing's feet, its two paws clutching tightly onto the new toy Chi Qing had magnanimously bought for it—a ball - [HL CH225](https://98novels.com/hl-ch225/): "We're going to Chen Jiashu's office." Ji Xun stepped out of the corner, calling Yuan Yue while speaking to Huo Ranyin. The call was connected quickly; Yuan Yue just happened to be on the road with his team, preparing to head over to Chen Jiashu's mother, Mrs. Sun. Perfect. Ji Xun briefly arranged to meet - [HL CH224](https://98novels.com/hl-ch224/): But before actually leaving the police station to head over to Wang Guiyu's place, instructions came down from above; Chen Jiashu's case had run into a snag, and both Squad One and Squad Two were to head to the second-floor conference room for a meeting. When the director summons, one must naturally prioritize the director's - [DP CH110](https://98novels.com/dp-ch110/): The paper star that had been unfolded by Yu Yang as it lay on the desk was blue. Because it had been tightly clenched in someone's palm, the creases had become messy and blurred—as had the handwriting on it. "Is this your sister's handwriting?" "Yes." "Have you seen these... paper stars before?" "No. I rarely - [DP CH106](https://98novels.com/dp-ch106/): No one finished their lunch. Ji Mingrui was the first to snap out of it. In a single second, he savagely shoveled a massive mouthful of rice into his mouth, grabbed his phone and keychain from the edge of the table, and bolted out of the cafeteria: "!@#¥%……!¥!" His mouth was stuffed so full that - [WCBD CH41](https://98novels.com/wcbd-ch41/): The club applications delivered to Siles formed a thick stack. Siles roughly counted them; there were about a hundred pages. He needed to select no more than twenty students from them to join his club. He filtered through them one by one, first looking at the names and pulling out the ones he found familiar. - [WCBD CH42](https://98novels.com/wcbd-ch42/): Mrs. Longman's reaction made Siles realize that Alfonso Carte seemed to have quite a reputation at Lamifa University, though it wasn't necessarily a positive one. Siles replied, "Before I was hired, I rented a place in the West City, and he was my neighbor. Mrs. Longman, what happened with Professor Carte?" Mrs. Longman hesitated, her - [HL CH223](https://98novels.com/hl-ch223/): That afternoon, Ji Xun met Zheng Xuewang in the police station's interrogation room. One-on-one, Zheng Xuewang faced him. It didn't quite align with police protocol, but this wasn't an official interrogation anyway. The police still needed to gather more evidence to solidify the charges against Zheng Xuewang before they could close the case, transfer it - [HL CH222](https://98novels.com/hl-ch222/): Huo Ranyin and Yuan Yue had already walked up to the cold storage unit and were discussing the items inside. The surrounding police officers were not idle either; they were inspecting the scene for any other less conspicuous but vital evidence—such as hair, footprints, fingerprints, and the like. Ji Xun stood in place for a - [HL CH221](https://98novels.com/hl-ch221/): The frontline operation concluded with the police successfully seizing the smuggling vessel, yielding preliminary results. Tan Mingjiu and Wen Yangyang, who had caught up later, led the rest of the officers to herd all the smuggling suspects on the vessel onto the deck to keep watch over them. Ji Xun and Huo Ranyin also found - [DP CH109](https://98novels.com/dp-ch109/): After Xie Lin swiftly completed his task, he thoroughly dedicated his mind to chatting with Chi Qing, acting exactly like an internet stranger who had just met him. L: Got a partner yet, handsome? Chi Qing: Yes. L: Is he handsome? Chi Qing: …… L: Would you consider having one more boyfriend? What do you - [DP CH108](https://98novels.com/dp-ch108/): When mentioning his ex-girlfriend with whom he was forced to break up because of his studies, Su Xiaobo looked incredibly sorrowful: "Sigh, what's wrong with online dating? Is it that weird? The internet is so developed nowadays. You don't necessarily have to interact in reality just to get to know someone. Surfing the web and - [DP CH105](https://98novels.com/dp-ch105/): In the observation room next door, Ji Mingrui’s mind was spinning completely out of control. Holding a pen in his hand, Chi Qing was pondering the exact same question: "The killer deliberately deleted the video that incriminated her. Who would do something like that for her?" Ji Mingrui racked his brain but couldn't come up - [DP CH104](https://98novels.com/dp-ch104/): Ji Mingrui even lamented for a moment. -Huanan City has really been restless lately... It was indeed restless. So many things had happened within a single week. Ji Mingrui and the others were still primarily responsible for the Honghai case. After arriving at the scene, the case was defined as "murder," which meant it couldn't - [HL CH220](https://98novels.com/hl-ch220/): The vessel in the night was so dark it seemed like an extension of the sea itself, rolling and pitching with the waves, appearing now near, now far. Lying in wait, the members of the Second Unit gripped their tactical gear tightly, their eyes locked onto the advancing ship, waiting for it to approach the - [HL CH219](https://98novels.com/hl-ch219/): But how did Chen Jiahe end up here? Hidden deep within the trenches, both Ji Xun and Huo Ranyin were utterly bewildered. Almost instantly, however, a realization struck Ji Xun. He turned his head slightly backward. Because they were pressed so close together, he could feel Huo Ranyin's hair brushing softly against his cheek, and - [HL CH218](https://98novels.com/hl-ch218/): The bungalow courtyard that served as a makeshift gambling den had now become a temporary interrogation site. Aside from the old woman, Dayan, and Tiger-head, even Old Qi and Black Charcoal—whom Ji Xun had knocked out earlier—had been retrieved from the dumpster, awoken, and dragged over. Currently, five people stood in a row with their - [HL CH217](https://98novels.com/hl-ch217/): Taking a full detour around the perimeter, Ji Xun wound his way to the rear of the target bungalow. Just as he was wondering whether he should scale the wall to check on the situation since Huo Ranyin hadn't given a signal yet, he suddenly heard a booming, full-throated interrogation: "Who are you?!" The voice - [DP CH107](https://98novels.com/dp-ch107/): "Romance? I've never heard her mention it." Facing the police officers who had just pushed open the door, the slightly plump convenience store girl looked completely dumbfounded. "Probably not... I'm not really sure, but I've never heard her say she had a boyfriend." Approaching evening, Ren Qin was preparing to clock out when she, too, - [DP CH103](https://98novels.com/dp-ch103/): The story of the former First year, Class 1 seemed quite utterly unremarkable. Aside from a student who committed suicide due to family reasons, a clique of underachievers, and a teacher who detested her students, there was no other information. Closing the notebook in her hands, Su Xiaolan stood up and said, "Thank you for - [DP CH102](https://98novels.com/dp-ch102/): "Morning," at eight o'clock, at the headquarters. Ji Mingrui climbed the stairs with materials in hand, pushed open the door to a small conference room, and greeted the people inside with infectious enthusiasm. "I've brought all the archived records of the former First year, Class 1. Didn't expect us to be assigned to the same - [DP CH101](https://98novels.com/dp-ch101/): Thank you @Renea for the Kofi~ _ For all these years, every psychologist Chi Qing had ever seen had given him advice geared toward a single goal: find ways to have more contact with people. This was the first time anyone had ever told him: Don't touch. If Dr. Wu heard this, he would probably - [DP CH98](https://98novels.com/dp-ch98/): After that awkward "misunderstanding," Chi Qing stood facing the door behind Xie Lin, desperately wanting to open it and step out to cool off alone for a while. Thinking back on everything he had done and said throughout the day, his scalp prickled. What had he said? What had he done? ... However, Xie Lin - [HL CH216](https://98novels.com/hl-ch216/): "It's great," Ji Xun said suddenly, looking at the stains on the windshield. "Oh?" "Because they harbor fear, they hold malice," Ji Xun analyzed. "In other words, there must be some secrets hidden inside that we want to find." "Is a casino hidden in a village worth making such a big fuss over?" Huo Ranyin - [HL CH215](https://98novels.com/hl-ch215/): The two of them were fairly satisfied with Xu Xinran's tactfulness, and they agreed to meet at Juanshan at ten o'clock tomorrow morning. By the next day, the two of them arrived at Juanshan a little ahead of time. Juanshan was still quite some distance away from the downtown area. Consequently, upon arriving here, the - [HL CH214](https://98novels.com/hl-ch214/): It was completely effortless to see Xu Xinran. For a person with a steady job, one simply needed to show up during his working hours. When the two arrived at the Third Hospital, Xu Xinran was currently conducting a face-to-face consultation with a patient. Seeing Huo Ranyin, this rather lean and thin doctor was extremely - [WCBD CH58](https://98novels.com/wcbd-ch58/): As Siles had expected, the History Society indeed possessed a "finding" ritual.Furthermore, this ritual could even determine the state of an item.Therefore, when Director Bellow mentioned that "the Revelators of the Second Corridor found your manuscript had been incinerated," Siles remained calm on the surface, but inwardly, he couldn't help feeling a wave of lingering - [DP CH99](https://98novels.com/dp-ch99/): The first-year section was located in the opposite building. A long corridor connected the two structures from south to north, providing a clear view of the classrooms across the way from the walkway. Compared to the tense, high-pressure atmosphere surrounding the second-years, the first-year grade seemed slightly more peaceful. After all, there was a physical - [DP CH100](https://98novels.com/dp-ch100/): "Jiang Yiyun has been teaching at Honghai No. 6 Middle School for nine years and has always been an outstanding teacher, except for last year when she failed to win the Outstanding Teacher award. However, the academic performance of the first-year Class 1 she taught last year was far from ideal, as there were too - [WCBD CH40](https://98novels.com/wcbd-ch40/): Before Siles took his leave, Bertram suddenly remembered something and said, "Right, the first dividend from the profits of Greyson Food Company should arrive by the end of the month. Keep an eye out for a letter then." Siles was a bit surprised to hear this news, and he said sincerely, "That is good news." - [HL CH213](https://98novels.com/hl-ch213/): After snatching a brief moment of respite in the police station's small backyard, the two men returned to the office together. Today's investigation into Zheng Xuewang had yielded quite a bit of new information, and the subsequent direction of the investigation changed to a certain extent accordingly. First, the focus on the three individuals involved - [HL CH212](https://98novels.com/hl-ch212/): When this extremely important clue was confirmed by Wang Guiyu and transmitted via signal to the Second Detachment's office, everyone's spirits were instantly reinvigorated. Hanging up the phone, Tan Mingjiu could not contain his inner excitement and leaped straight up: "That bastard Zheng Xuewang really hid it deep! But as the saying goes, while the - [HL CH211](https://98novels.com/hl-ch211/): The household registration department was highly efficient; it didn't take long for them to send over the information on Zheng Xuewang's registry. In the message sent over, the residential addresses, workplaces, and contact numbers of Zheng Xuewang's parents, Zheng Jiaguo and Wang Guiyu, as well as Zheng Xuewang's own residential address, workplace, and contact number - [DP CH97](https://98novels.com/dp-ch97/): Su Xiaobo spoke in a very low voice. He leaned over the back of the seat to whisper in Xie Lin’s ear, and with the car just starting and all the chaotic road noise outside, it was hard to hear. Xie Lin glanced at Chi Qing and happened to catch the exact moment Chi Qing - [DLRAS Chapter 140](https://98novels.com/dlras-chapter-140/): Chapter 140: Why were you crying in your dream? Chen Wengang returned to the table, and after a while, Pan Zhengyang followed, acting as if nothing had happened as he sat back down across from him. By nine o'clock, the meal wrapped up. Everyone began to disperse. As Chen Wengang walked down the steps and - [DLRAS Chapter 139](https://98novels.com/dlras-chapter-139/): Chapter 139: Nian Gang Foundation. After dinner, Jiang Cai was roped into doing the dishes by Huo Niangsheng. She was scrubbing away at the pots and pans in the sink with a huff when Chen Wengang, having finished feeding the dog, walked in. He blinked, surprised, and asked, "Why aren't you using the dishwasher?" She - [DLRAS Chapter 138](https://98novels.com/dlras-chapter-138/): Chapter 138: Thank you, Mr. Huo, for reuniting us, father and son. The table was piled high with crayons and drawing paper. Chen Wengang was surrounded by a gaggle of little ones, though no one cared to draw anymore; they were all chirping excitedly, huddled around him to look at the photos on his phone. - [DLRAS Chapter 137 [Past]](https://98novels.com/dlras-chapter-137-past/): Chapter 137: Ten years later. "Mr. Chen generally does not accept interviews," Amanda said, shutting the request down instantly. "I'm sorry, which media outlet did you say you were with?" "I’m a reporter from New City Weekly." "I will relay your request to him and let him make his own decision. You should go back - [DLRAS Chapter 136 [Past]](https://98novels.com/dlras-chapter-136-past/): Chapter 136: A kiss and a goodbye. After eight o'clock in the evening, the crowds finally began to thin out. Chen Wengang leaned numbly against the corridor wall; he had been standing for too long, and his legs no longer felt like his own. Aside from a meal in the morning, he had eaten and - [DLRAS Chapter 135 [Past]](https://98novels.com/dlras-chapter-135-past/): Chapter 135: There won't be a next time. For the rest of his life, Chen Wengang would never be able to forget the day that news arrived. From the moment he opened his eyes that morning, every microscopic detail within his field of vision was ruthlessly etched into his mind. Those images played like a - [DLRAS Chapter 134 [Past]](https://98novels.com/dlras-chapter-134-past/): Chapter 134: He raised his head, and the person in front of him was Huo Niansheng. Sometimes, Chen Wengang calculates the time, and the results are always startling. Time passes like a white horse galloping past a crack in a wall; before he knows it, seven years have gone by. Seven years is enough for - [DLRAS Chapter 133 [Past]](https://98novels.com/dlras-chapter-133-past/): Chapter 133: Becoming part of his very being. Halley followed Chen Wengang everywhere, inseparable. Having shed its puppyish immaturity, the dog was now well-trained, only revealing its natural, energetic side when Chen Wengang played with it. Compared to when it was younger, it seemed to have developed a deeper intuition, able to sense its master's - [DLRAS Chapter 132 [Past]](https://98novels.com/dlras-chapter-132-past/): Chapter 132: Sentinel Chen Wengang slept until morning, only to wake up and find the space beside him completely empty—both the person and the dog were gone. He rubbed his eyes and went downstairs, finding Huo Niangsheng sitting on a low shoe-changing stool next to the food bowl. With his hands resting on his knees, - [DLRAS Chapter 131 [Past]](https://98novels.com/dlras-chapter-131-past/): Chapter 131: Halley The puppy let out an even more eager bark upon receiving a response. Huo Niangsheng insisted that Chen Wengang give it a name, but Chen Wengang refused. He knew that to name something was to forge a bond. He kept his mouth tightly shut. Huo Niangsheng caught a glimpse of the book - [HL CH210](https://98novels.com/hl-ch210/): "Fine, even if Meng Fushan is a suspect, he is absolutely not the only one, right? Are you going to mobilize the entire police force to find those three people whose whereabouts are unknown, while ignoring Zheng Xuewang who is right in front of us?" Ji Xun's counterattack was swift and logical. Correct arguments, naturally, - [HL CH209](https://98novels.com/hl-ch209/): "Chen Jiahe was here this morning." In reasoning, stripping away the process and stating the truth directly always produces an unexpected effect of intimidation. This intimidation works on any suspect; the difference lies only in whether they show the fear they are experiencing. Mrs. Sun handled it well; she only became slightly stiff. "I don't - [HL CH208](https://98novels.com/hl-ch208/): For everyone in the villa, this was destined to be a sleepless night. After finishing the questioning of the four key suspects, Ji Xun did not remain idle. He strolled out of Chen Jiashu's room and began wandering and chatting throughout the entire villa. Since no formal case had been opened, the police could not - [HL CH207](https://98novels.com/hl-ch207/): When Ji Xun saw the screenshot, Huo Ranyin saw it too. Just as Ji Xun recognized Meng Fushan, Huo Ranyin did as well. The wound on his back had only just healed—it is unlikely that anyone who has had a brush with death would easily forget the person who brought them to that brink. He - [HL CH206](https://98novels.com/hl-ch206/): After receiving the news, Bureau Chief Zhou instructed Tan Mingjiu to take over, leading the Second Division to the location of Chen Jiashu's death—a villa located in the mountains. It had rained heavily all night; the mountain roads were passable, but the pedestrian paths were a disaster. When the police officers finally arrived at the - [HL CH175](https://98novels.com/hl-ch175/): After leaving Luo Sui's home, the team headed to her workplace. Luo Sui worked as a sales representative at a medical equipment company called "Quan Quan Health." When they arrived, they were greeted by the company manager. The manager was an older woman—very polite and professional. She even brought along the employee who worked at - [HL CH174](https://98novels.com/hl-ch174/): On the balcony of the room, there was a pot of lily of the valley. A few thin, green stems hung clusters of white, lantern-like flowers. When the wind blew, the lantern flowers swayed gently, as if one could hear crisp, pleasant "ding-ling, ding-ling" sounds. Who would have guessed that such a pitiable and lovely - [HL CH173](https://98novels.com/hl-ch173/): Human memory is unreliable—except for mine. Ji Xun and Huo Ranyin thought as much, and without hesitation, they checked the surveillance footage. The footage showed that on March 7th at 7:15 PM, Luo Sui exited the elevator and walked past the nursing station toward the ward; at 11:15 PM, she left the ward and entered - [HL CH172](https://98novels.com/hl-ch172/): The weather in early spring was still chilly. It had looked like a bright, sunny day, but after the speedboat had been running for a while, the sun vanished, and mist unexpectedly swirled up. It felt like a piece of water-drenched gauze, pressing against their faces, gently stroking them. The spray splashing off the sides - [HL CH171](https://98novels.com/hl-ch171/): “Why do you think Luo Sui killed your father?” Zhao Wu asked Hu Zheng. “Isn’t that obvious?” Hu Zheng said righteously. “My dad left all his property to that woman. My dad had a wife and kids—why would any rich man give his money to some unrelated woman who suddenly crawled out of nowhere instead - [HL CH170](https://98novels.com/hl-ch170/): Throughout the entire night, the clues recovered from Lu Song weren't limited to just the few medicine bottles the vice-captain held, which he had flushed down the toilet. They had simultaneously confiscated the computer and phone Lu Song carried with him. Inside the computer, the technical department found traces of Lu Song logging into the - [HL CH169](https://98novels.com/hl-ch169/): There was a very brief silence. Sitting in her seat, Hu Yuan revealed a strange smile at the corner of her mouth: "Being colleagues with a criminal investigation captain is indeed quite troublesome. Sometimes, even trying to keep a small secret leaves you on tenterhooks... When I opened the door this afternoon and saw you - [HL CH168](https://98novels.com/hl-ch168/): Having found the victim, the first priority was still to contact the victim's family. Fu Baoxin's parents were waiting inside the police station for news. Upon hearing Zhao Wu's call, they were overjoyed and rushed to the scene in less than half an hour. At this time, the ambulance also arrived. With the nurse's help, - [HL CH167](https://98novels.com/hl-ch167/): This is a choice, but not a difficult one worth hesitating over. “I trust your deduction.” Huo Ranyin did not question Ji Xun, but without hesitation, he stood on the side of duty. “But whether there's danger or not, the current situation is that a victim has been kidnapped, and we must find the person.” - [HL CH166](https://98novels.com/hl-ch166/): This was an unknown number, but the tone was one Ji Xun was familiar with. “At 7:00 PM, near the Jingshan abandoned recycling station, a black Jetta.I will be trading a woman kidnapped this evening to the other party.Find a way to rescue her yourself, and do not alert the snake in the grass.Do not - [HL CH162](https://98novels.com/hl-ch162/): Ever since they connected with the very talkative and plump Auntie Jiang, the quality of Ji Xun and Huo Ranyin's meals skyrocketed. This warm-hearted auntie hadn't been boasting; she was not only skilled at nutritional pairing but also very eager to help others. For three meals a day, the two of them always got to - [HL CH161](https://98novels.com/hl-ch161/): They were usually always busy. This time, because of their injuries, they had a rare opportunity to pleasantly kill two hours in the garden. When the sun began to set, Ji Xun pushed Huo Ranyin back to the room. Later, while going to the cafeteria to get food, he heard a piece of hearsay. In - [HL CH160](https://98novels.com/hl-ch160/): Meng Fushan walked through the corridor. Hospital corridors were always like this—cold, gloomy, and desolate. The white walls and green paint reflected an eerie light that made people feel a deep-seated aversion. Meng Fushan stopped in front of the designated room number, raised his hand, and knocked on the door. The door opened, and a - [HL CH159](https://98novels.com/hl-ch159/): Qin City First People's Hospital was the best hospital in Qin City.No matter the time of day, the crowds of people coming to see doctors or visit patients packed the hospital so tightly that not a drop of water could leak through. After visiting Ji Xun, Hu Yuan killed half the afternoon at a nail - [HL CH158](https://98novels.com/hl-ch158/): The Jeep stopped by the side of the road. This was still a small path near the mountain forest—potholed, deserted, and completely devoid of surveillance cameras. The driver opened the car door, stepped out in his boots, and landed firmly on the ground. He took off his hat and smoothed his hair. The sunlight focused - [HL CH149](https://98novels.com/hl-ch149/): The family of the old man named Hu arrived very quickly. In about 20 minutes, Ji Xun and Huo Ranyin saw an old lady appear. She looked slightly younger than the old man, but was still at least 60 years old. This old lady was dressed plainly, in a gray shirt and gray trousers, with - [HL CH154](https://98novels.com/hl-ch154/): The sun finally sank, the horizon drawing in its last bit of light, and the long-awaiting darkness scrambled to cover everything. In a street-side parking space outside the hotel, a silver-white van had been parked for a long time. The van's windows were opaque black glass, making it completely impossible to see the situation inside - [HL CH145 [Arc 5]](https://98novels.com/hl-ch145/): The early morning light spread across the clean white sheets. Outside the bright window, a brown branch adorned with the tender leaves of early spring reached out, its specks of green quietly budding with life. On the bed below the window lay a tired-looking middle-aged man. He was of average build, his hair still dark - [HL CH146](https://98novels.com/hl-ch146/): This trending topic surged incredibly fast, reaching the number one spot in no time. In the video, Huo Ranyin’s front and side profiles were captured crystal clear. Even though he raised a hand to block the camera... it completely failed to conceal his outstanding beauty. The onlookers merely gave token praise to Huo Ranyin's agile - [HL CH202 [Arc 6]](https://98novels.com/hl-ch202/): Meng Fushan followed Chen Jiashu and Chen Jiashu’s ever-present bodyguard, A-Bin, as they navigated the sea. This submarine cruise ship had departed from a port in Vietnam, stopping at several locations along the way, with the number of passengers increasing at each turn. Blue seawater swayed outside the glass windows at the base of the - [HL CH107 [Arc 4]](https://98novels.com/hl-ch107/): On WeChat's white interface, a line of words flashed. Ji Xun looked down. The sarcastic, generous cheapskate sent a message. “The case is over. Do you want to know the answer?” “I don't.” His reply was crisp and clean, leaving Huo Ranyin no room to continue, but even so, the words "is typing..." popped up - [HL CH72 [Arc 3]](https://98novels.com/hl-ch72/): The morning sun scorched Ji Xun's eyebrows. He twitched his brows in the vast sunshine, opened his eyes, and found the phone on his bedside table, glancing at it. Seven o'clock in the morning. It was rare to wake up at this time... To be precise, it was rare to wake up naturally at this - [HL CH142](https://98novels.com/hl-ch142/): NSFW After he said this, Huo Ranyin stared at Ji Xun, his gaze unwavering. The words hidden in the deepest part of his heart had been forced out. Now, he was waiting for Ji Xun's answer. The long wait made a tremor rise in Huo Ranyin's body. Fear seized him. Everything external came to a - [DP CH95](https://98novels.com/dp-ch95/): They received more than just one emergency call that day. About an hour later, the day had fully broken. Sunlight pierced through the dawn as the school began its morning reading session. The female teacher looked at the three empty seats in the classroom, her mind deeply unsettled—of the three empty spots in her class, - [DP CH96](https://98novels.com/dp-ch96/): "That's their score from the school-opening examination. They... weren't very attentive during class, and their grades had always been bad, consistently landing them at the very bottom of the class." The following day, the task force visited Honghai No. 6 High School once again. The female teacher repeated the student information she had already gone - [DLRAS Chapter 130 [Past]](https://98novels.com/dlras-chapter-130-past/): Prev | Table of Contents | Next Chapter 130: I hope you can take better care of Mr. Chen. Liu Xiaoping's hometown was a fishing village near Linshi City. She came out to work because her father passed away, her mother fell ill, and her two younger sisters were still in school. She didn't continue - [DLRAS Chapter 129 [Past]](https://98novels.com/dlras-chapter-129-past/): Chapter 129: Chen Wengang turned his head away, feeling guilty. The room was empty, save for the two of them: one a patient, the other physically whole. Chen Wengang leaned against the pillows, his head tilted slightly to the side. A bandage pressed against his right eye. In place of the eyeball that should have - [DLRAS Chapter 127 [Past]](https://98novels.com/dlras-chapter-127-past/): Chapter 127: Are you living with Huo Niansheng now? Chen Wengang had already come to realize that, imperceptibly, his reliance on Huo Niansheng had crossed a necessary threshold. It was not merely a material dependency, but a domestic and even spiritual one. Huo Niansheng had gradually become the single, solitary lifeline he could grasp. Originally, - [DLRAS Chapter 126 [Past]](https://98novels.com/dlras-chapter-126-past/): Chapter 126: I wish you good luck, a happy new year, and good fortune. Many years later, Chen Wengang would still vividly remember that this was the very first Lunar New Year he spent together with Huo Niansheng. Following the nurse's morning rounds, Chen Wengang developed a slight fever and inadvertently drifted back to sleep. - [Hui Tian Ch60](https://98novels.com/hui-tian-ch60/): Prev | Table of Contents | Next Chapter 60 My little heartless enemy. Heisenberg Special International Prison. This heavily guarded fortress was the most secure prison under the jurisdiction of the Security Council, mainly responsible for incarcerating high-level evolved criminals and highly dangerous key individuals awaiting trial. In the dead of night, all was silent, - [Hui Tian Ch59](https://98novels.com/hui-tian-ch59/): Chapter 59 From now on, I have to keep an eye on him no matter where he is. Nightfall descended quickly, but the beach was swarming with supervision vehicles, bustling with a clamor of voices and hurried footsteps. Cameron’s men had cordoned off the entire scene. It took Amatullah quite a bit of bureaucratic maneuvering - [Hui Tian Ch58](https://98novels.com/hui-tian-ch58/): Chapter 58 Brutal beating "A-choo!" In the first-class cabin of the airplane, Yang Xiaodao—who was hunched over his tray table grinding through his physics homework—suddenly let out an unexpected sneeze, rubbing his nose in confusion. Outside the window lay a vast expanse of blue sky and white clouds. Across the aisle, Chu Yan held a - [Hui Tian Ch57](https://98novels.com/hui-tian-ch57/): Chapter 57 Supervisor Shen's comprehensive planning A muffled boom echoed from the distance, followed immediately by a subtle tremor beneath their feet. Standing inside the bridge, Nielsen faced the vast expanse of the sea ahead. Behind him, his secretary reported in a low voice, "This time it was the upper deck. He injured a B-class - [DP CH94](https://98novels.com/dp-ch94/): Around noon, the sunlight had been intensely scorching, but after the sun went down, the entire city became shrouded in a layer of grey fog. The wind grew stronger. A biting gale rattled loudly against the car windows with a sharp "clatter-clatter". The school uniform worn by the "kite" hanging in the tree was puffed - [DP CH93](https://98novels.com/dp-ch93/): -Guangyuan High School, Grade 11, Class 4, Su Xiaobo. -Dismissal time is 6:30 PM. Thanks, thanks! This was the detailed information sent by Su Xiaolan. Su Xiaolan sent another message: -I will send Consultant Xie’s license plate number to him. You just need to wait in the car; he should be coming out soon. ... - [DP CH89](https://98novels.com/dp-ch89/): Using the excuse, "Boss, I might have something going on at the company, I can't keep my phone away for too long in case someone needs me," Xie Lin requested to step out briefly to retrieve his phone. The owner led them out through the fire exit. As they walked through the narrow, aged passage, - [DP CH86](https://98novels.com/dp-ch86/): Dr. Wu: "Hello? Mr. Chi, it’s me." "Are you alright? Your voice sounded off just a moment ago..." Half an hour later, Dr. Wu called again to confirm the appointment time. He cleverly bypassed the subject of who had answered the phone last time and asked, "Let me confirm with you once more: are you - [HL CH205](https://98novels.com/hl-ch205/): "Who could it be?!" Meng Fushan whipped his head around, desperate to identify who had been behind him. But another gust of wind swept through the passage, forcing him to squint. When he opened his eyes wide to look at the shadow's position, there was nothing there. No one. Nothing. Even the shadow he had - [HL CH204](https://98novels.com/hl-ch204/): That’s it…! It all makes sense now. Mr. Liu’s goal is 100% to use Chen Jiashu as a scapegoat to escape! His "cooperation" with Chen Jiashu involves more than just his business, his shipping lanes, or his money—it involves Chen Jiashu’s life. Because only a dead man can be counted on to keep his mouth - [HL CH203](https://98novels.com/hl-ch203/): "Is your body holding up?" "Quite well." "And here?" Mr. Liu pointed to the region where the kidney was transplanted. "Also good." Chen Jiashu replied, bowing slightly to Mr. Liu. "I appreciate your concern." "Every investment has its value." Mr. Liu smiled faintly. "I don’t want you to feel indebted to me. Compared to personal - [Hui Tian Ch56](https://98novels.com/hui-tian-ch56/): Chapter 56 "The Qing Dynasty has already fallen, Mr. Cameron," Bai Sheng said politely. The glittering ceremony site had devolved into complete chaos. Armed guards from both the Security Council and the International Supervision General Administration had locked down all entrances and exits, allowing only entry and no egress. Ability detectors and explosive scanners swept - [DLRAS Chapter 122 [Past]](https://98novels.com/dlras-chapter-122-past/): Chapter 122: He felt like that vague moth. The cold rain drifted down, drumming against the car windows with increasing intensity. Chen Wengang sat in the back seat, head bowed, listening to the traffic report on the radio warning citizens to be cautious as a typhoon was about to pass through. Ahead of him lay - [DLRAS Chapter 120](https://98novels.com/dlras-chapter-120/): Chapter 120: When Chen Wengang met Huo Niansheng for the first time. Lao Lin brought over a small formal suit, held it up against Chen Wengang’s body for a long time, helped him change into it, and brought him before Zheng Bingyi. Chen Wengang still wore a black mourning band on his arm. Zheng Bingyi - [DLRAS Chapter 116](https://98novels.com/dlras-chapter-116/): Chapter 116: What about my Wengang? At first, Chen Wengang didn't even know where he wanted to go. He simply couldn't stand being in that familiar place anymore—opening the wardrobe, half of it filled with Huo Niansheng's clothes, ties, and socks; opening the cabinet, finding his lighters, watches, fountain pens, and used glasses… Following the - [DLRAS Chapter 125 [Past]](https://98novels.com/dlras-chapter-125-past/): Chapter 125: Have you ever liked anyone? Huo Niansheng threw his towel onto the back of a chair and pulled the door open: "What's wrong?" Chen Wengang stood outside like a ghost, his expression equally hollow—he said he had tinnitus. Huo Niansheng paused, genuinely looking toward his ear: "What happened?" Chen Wengang suddenly reached out - [DLRAS Chapter 124 [Past]](https://98novels.com/dlras-chapter-124-past/): Chapter 124: Countless voices and laughter rang in his mind "The gambler inside—that 'gambling dog' is no longer a human, anyway; there's no hope for him to repent, so you can use him as an example to warn the others," Huo Niansheng said. "Scare the remaining ones, make them point out the mastermind behind the - [DLRAS Chapter 115](https://98novels.com/dlras-chapter-115/): Chapter 115: He didn't even know if he would finish this course in the future After leaving the law firm, Lu Chenlong asked, "Is there anywhere else you need to go?" Chen Wengang exhaled, walking toward the parking lot: "These past few days... I've caused you a lot of trouble." Lu Chenlong caught up with - [DLRAS Chapter 123 [Past]](https://98novels.com/dlras-chapter-123-past/): Chapter 123: Just assume that I really like doing good deeds. There wasn't much to pack for a hospital stay, but even so, by the time everything was sorted and they were ready to leave for the hospital, it was already mid-morning. Chen Wengang got into the car. Huo Niansheng had opened the door for - [DLRAS Chapter 112](https://98novels.com/dlras-chapter-112/): Chapter 112: In the beginning, there was you, who were unaware, and I was a naïve youth. By evening, Sister-in-law Fang Qin was ready to leave, but Huo Yuxiang refused. His eyes were glued to the bucket of shellfish as if held by glue; having heard that the others were going to have a beach - [DLRAS Chapter 111](https://98novels.com/dlras-chapter-111/): Chapter 111: Surprisingly, without any aggressiveness The two lay in the cabin of the cruise ship, and before long, Chen Wengang rolled into Huo Niansheng’s arms. In truth, the stories Huo Niansheng told weren't made up. Twenty years ago, street gangs were rampant in certain districts, and many underground industries lurked in the gray areas. - [DLRAS Chapter 119](https://98novels.com/dlras-chapter-119/): Chapter 119: I Want to Tell You Something Romantic. They set off for the school to attend the dance. When they arrived, it was still early, and the sky remained bright. Huo Niansheng accompanied Chen Wengang for a stroll around the school. The campus was lush with vegetation, and even in winter, there were still - [DLRAS Chapter 118](https://98novels.com/dlras-chapter-118/): Chapter 118: What's your impression of me? When he opened his eyes the next day, there was a red and white stocking hanging by the bedside. Chen Wengang was dazed for a moment before he fully woke up. He shouted at Huo Niansheng, "Do you take me for a child?" The stocking was filled with - [DLRAS Chapter 114](https://98novels.com/dlras-chapter-114/): Chapter 114: Will definitely get him this time Chen Wengang first went to the subsidiary where Huo Niansheng held a position, meeting with the general manager and others to ensure the staff's morale remained stable. He also looked into the investors, managers, and partners behind Huo Niansheng. Afterward, he returned to the Huo Group headquarters - [DLRAS Chapter 113](https://98novels.com/dlras-chapter-113/): Chapter 113: I want to touch you. Someone knocked on the door—it was Huo Zhenfei’s secretary, rushing in to urge him to attend a meeting. He nodded at her: "I know, I’ll be there in a moment." He then looked at Chen Wengang with a helpless expression: "By acting like this, aren’t you just being - [HL CH201](https://98novels.com/hl-ch201/): The day after moving into their new home happened to be the day for their follow-up appointment at the hospital to have their dressings changed. The doctor in Ning City examined their wounds for a long time before offering advice for each. For Huo Ranyin: "Keep the dressings changed regularly and take care of yourself. - [DP CH92](https://98novels.com/dp-ch92/): The coldest months of the year have passed, and since the weather warmed up, it hasn't dipped back down. Pedestrians on the streets have slowed their pace, and the greenery along the roadside is gradually reviving, with some plants sprouting tiny green tips. Xie Lin arrived early in the morning with breakfast, habitually entering the - [DP CH91](https://98novels.com/dp-ch91/): “Meow.” The cat, which still didn’t have a name, sat hunched by the doorway. Upon hearing noise in the hallway, it knew the owner was coming home. It stretched out a paw and impatiently scratched at the door a few times. With a "click," the door opened. The cat leaped forward, but stopped itself halfway, - [DP CH90](https://98novels.com/dp-ch90/): After a brief, basic questioning, the escape room owner and his criminal file were quickly transferred to another unit, and the General Bureau sent a few criminal investigators to take custody of him. Investigator: "I heard this was discovered by some customers playing the escape room? Do they need the Bureau to arrange post-incident counseling? - [DP CH88](https://98novels.com/dp-ch88/): The morgue was about ten square meters in size. Chi Qing and Xie Lin stood between rows of cadavers. The body Chi Qing had accidentally touched lay straight on an iron bed. It was visibly male, lean, and about 178cm tall. The man’s body was shriveled and rigid. Most of the skin tissue had been - [DP CH87](https://98novels.com/dp-ch87/): Even though Chi Qing was no longer particularly keen on paying him any mind, once he saw that message, the chatter of the protagonists on the television seemed to fade away from his ears. He didn't even notice the cat quietly shifting its bottom, its tail sweeping across the surface and landing perfectly right beside - [DBMEP CH15](https://98novels.com/dbmep-ch15/): Chapter 15: The Lurker Xiang Nanli’s head poked out from the conduit vent, looking remarkably like that irritating mole from a Whack-A-Mole game. He was dangling upside-down from the ceiling, looking down at the floor, which featured a conveyor belt that resembled an airport baggage carousel, hanging three or four meters below him. The belt - [DBMEP CH1](https://98novels.com/dbmdp-ch1/): Chapter 1: "Welcome to the New World." "Ever since the AI rebellion, we hardly use the external network. You know, those intelligent machines just kill indiscriminately. It's terrifying." Xiang Nanli was strapped to the bed, the leather belts buckled so tightly that he looked like a roll of char siu pork waiting to be sliced. - [DBMEP CH12](https://98novels.com/dbmdp-ch12/): Chapter 12: From Then On, Their Names Were Bound Together in History Xiao Yan said this body was only 20 years old. Xiang Nanli pondered this, thinking it must be the credit of the gene serum Luo Xiu had injected him with back then. He possessed an original body from eight hundred years ago and - [DP CH85](https://98novels.com/dp-ch85/): Thank you @Renea for the Kofi. _ As Chi Qing spoke, he heard Xie Lin let out a soft laugh. Then, Xie Lin’s laughter grew increasingly difficult to control, especially after Chi Qing finished saying, "I suspect I might have developed some kind of illness again." Chi Qing: "What’s so funny?" Xie Lin rested a - [DP CH84](https://98novels.com/dp-ch84/): [I know you can hear me.] Chi Qing felt as if he had been scalded; he tried to pull his hand back like he’d been electrocuted. The car remained silent. Neither of them spoke. The only sounds were their shallow breathing and the rustle of fabric as Xie Lin leaned forward. That distorted voice—a voice - [DP CH83](https://98novels.com/dp-ch83/): With the earring on, Xie Lin’s outfit looked even more flamboyant. He already possessed a face that looked "trouble-making," and with him being so attentive—constantly plugging a piece of fruit on a toothpick and handing it over—Chi Qing began to get the illusion that he should be paying for this service. If he weren't a - [DP CH82](https://98novels.com/dp-ch82/): Wu Zhi spent the night nursing a hangover, only to wake up to a commendation from Xie Lin: The idea was good. "..." It took Wu Zhi a long time to remember what idea he was talking about. Wasn't that the same idea you taught me in the past?! He really worried that his friend’s - [HL CH197](https://98novels.com/hl-ch197/): With the grave-sweeping concluded, Ji Xun and Huo Ranyin didn't part ways with Yu Cisheng. The two men were heading back to Huo Ranyin’s old home, and since Yu Cisheng was going in the same direction, they traveled together. Upon reaching the apartment complex and the familiar floor, Yu Cisheng knocked on the neighboring door. - [HL CH200](https://98novels.com/hl-ch200/): "Not easy," Ji Xun sighed with emotion. "Not easy?" Yuan Yue asked, looking confused. Yes, it took you long enough to realize that, Ji Xun thought to himself, though aloud he said, "Where did this child come from? That really isn't easy." Yuan Yue's attention was immediately diverted. Under normal circumstances, he would have realized - [HL CH199](https://98novels.com/hl-ch199/): This night, they slept soundly. They were jolted back to consciousness by a rhythmic knocking at the living room door. Ji Xun woke up first but didn't open his eyes. Even so, he instinctively sensed Huo Ranyin moving in his arms, eyes opening, preparing to get up. "Don't," he mumbled, refusing to let Huo Ranyin - [HL CH198](https://98novels.com/hl-ch198/): Just before the rain poured down in earnest, Ji Xun pulled Huo Ranyin into the residential complex where he lived. A thunderclap rumbled, and the rain followed closely at their heels, slanting down in a flurry, only to be blocked by the wrought-iron flower gate of the stairwell. The sensor light in the stairwell flickered - [HL CH196](https://98novels.com/hl-ch196/): It was Ji Xun’s turn to look ahead. The pine and cypress trees flanking the cemetery stood as straight as guards, but the posture Huo Ranyin held was even straighter than the trees themselves. People who endure a harsh childhood, if they are lucky enough to grow up, almost inevitably veer toward one of two - [DP CH81](https://98novels.com/dp-ch81/): Chi Qing didn't catch the underlying meaning behind Xie Lin's probing. After Xie Lin finished asking, he watched Chi Qing chop a piece of beef into slices with a swift and practiced motion, rendering all his previous plans void. ...Honestly, this particular hobby of his was something he couldn't handle. He certainly couldn't just jump - [DLRAS Chapter 109](https://98novels.com/dlras-chapter-109/): Chapter 109: Does President Huo treat you well usually? Chen Wengang nodded to show he understood. Someone covered his eyes from behind, slowly pulling them tighter and tying them at the back of his head. With his vision stolen, he held his breath and heard a click—the sound of the other person kicking the door - [DLRAS Chapter 110](https://98novels.com/dlras-chapter-110/): Chapter 110: Lao Huo, if you can't bear it, switch with someone else. The cruise ship set out from the harbor. The sea wind whipped fiercely, and seagulls followed the bow and stern, flying high against the wind. Huo Niansheng had truly brought Chen Wengang along on the ship. Not to mention whether that joking - [DLRAS Chapter 108](https://98novels.com/dlras-chapter-108/): Chapter 108: Don’t make a sound. Chen Wengang’s breath caught in his throat. He felt that there was a hidden meaning behind Huo Niansheng’s words, yet he also felt unsettled. Huo Niansheng, drenched and looming over him, looked like a fish leaping from the water. Water droplets from his hair fell onto Chen Wengang’s cheeks, - [DLRAS Chapter 107](https://98novels.com/dlras-chapter-107/): Chapter 107: Wouldn't someone living here alone feel lonely? The glossy black sports car drove up the mountain road. The vegetation was dense, exuding the scents of various plants, and the sky was draped in slate-blue clouds. Beneath the cloud banks opposite were mountain forests, their color like deep-green dai. Through his sunglasses, Chen Wengang - [DLRAS Chapter 106](https://98novels.com/dlras-chapter-106/): Chapter 106: It's not that he's fickle, he is paranoid. Xiao Gao felt like the days of being "driven like a duck onto a perch" had returned. But actually, it was fine. Chen Wengang had already clarified the situation at the foundation, and after a full day of looking through things, he didn't feel particularly - [DLRAS Chapter 105](https://98novels.com/dlras-chapter-105/): Chapter 105: I hope the shelf life of marriage is longer. To make follow-up appointments with the family doctor more convenient, they moved back to the Yunding Building for the time being. Originally, the apartment only had housekeeping services arranged by the property management on a regular basis. Huo Niansheng hired a live-in housekeeper to - [DLRAS Chapter 104](https://98novels.com/dlras-chapter-104/): Chapter 104: Not only these It wasn't just these things. Huo Niansheng had seen the dressings covering his face after the gauze was removed; he had seen the empty, cavernous eye socket after his eye was removed; he had seen him go through one plastic surgery after another, smashing the room to pieces in his - [DLRAS Chapter 103](https://98novels.com/dlras-chapter-103/): Chapter 103: I've seen you in all sorts of conditions. The moment Huo Niansheng saw the screen, his eyelid twitched uncontrollably. Zheng Baoqiu accounted for half of the missed calls, but when he tried calling her back, it just rang without answer. At the same time, his assistant Amanda knocked on the door to say - [DLRAS Chapter 102](https://98novels.com/dlras-chapter-102/): Chapter 102: At least these people admitted he was "charming." "Chen-ge." "Hm, morning." Xiao Gao was caught in the act and felt a bit embarrassed. He defended himself: "I... I worked overtime yesterday, so I left late." Chen Wengang smiled gently, didn't expose him, and turned to return to his office. In the morning, Xiao - [DLRAS Chapter 101](https://98novels.com/dlras-chapter-101/): Chapter 101: Chen Wengang smiled and gave him a good morning kiss. The Huo family’s foundation was located in the Huo Corporation building, situated in a bustling, prime location with heavy traffic. Fang Qin, well-maintained and looking gentle with her hair styled in a high bun, shook hands with Chen Wengang after getting out of - [DLRAS Chapter 75](https://98novels.com/dlras-chapter-75/): Chapter 75: I might mistakenly think you are targeting me. The hot spring area was spacious, and the acoustics created a slight echo, making the voices seem simultaneously muffled and resonatingly deep. As they immersed themselves in the pool, the hem of his bathrobe floated up, saturated with water, before sinking back down little by - [DLRAS Chapter 74](https://98novels.com/dlras-chapter-74/): Chapter 74: Like a centuries-old fox spirit Huo Niansheng was a superficial playboy with deep-seated schemes, and Huo Zhenfei, while appearing approachable, was no pure-hearted angel either. Every word he spoke seemed to hold a hidden trap. Fortunately, Chen Wengang hadn’t expected him to be a good person. "Is the DNA report out?" The tone - [DLRAS Chapter 72](https://98novels.com/dlras-chapter-72/): Chapter 72: I hope you can give me an answer. Water splashed out of the bathtub onto the floor, making a wet, slapping sound. The marble floor was soaked, and the clothes on the ground were drenched as well. The person in the tub seemed to turn into a jellyfish—stretching, contracting, drifting, and finally melting - [DBMEP CH10](https://98novels.com/dbmdp-ch10/): Chapter 10: "You were the one who abandoned me first." Xiang Nanli had a dream about Alpha. In the dream, the other party was a blurry, luminous silhouette. He couldn't see the face clearly, only sensing that it was tall and beautiful, with skin that possessed a metallic texture. No surprise there—it was a handsome - [DBMEP CH6](https://98novels.com/dbmdp-ch6/): Chapter 6: "So I'm Just a Stand-in?" Thanks to the 200 credit points generously provided by Andrew, Xiang Nanli successfully acquired a crime den. This hotel was 7 kilometers away from the transit station, well outside the core district. It would take police over ten minutes just to drive there. It was the greyest of - [DBMEP CH5](https://98novels.com/dbmdp-ch5/): Chapter 5: “I’m Just an AI. You Shouldn’t…” Jesse had only received five years of compulsory education before being eliminated by exams when transitioning to middle school. The underground city needed people to tighten screws—there was no need for that many intellectuals. He barely recognized a few characters. After reaching adulthood, he inherited the junkyard - [DBMEP CH4](https://98novels.com/dbmdp-ch4/): Chapter 4: Doing Black-Market Work. Whether he wanted to or not, Xiang Nanli still selected Introduction to Omnic Principles and hit 'one-click read'. If this were a physical book, this introductory material would probably be over a thousand pages long. But converted to data, its size was less than 20MB. They say the human brain - [HL CH195](https://98novels.com/hl-ch195/): "What a coincidence," Yu Cisheng said. "Not really a coincidence," Huo Ranyin replied. "You reminded me this morning that it was the Spring Equinox, which is why I thought to come here to pay my respects." "I am reminded every day by someone, too," Yu Cisheng said. Huo Ranyin glanced at the coffin Yu was - [HL CH194](https://98novels.com/hl-ch194/): "……There are quite a few things to take care of moving forward." Huo Ranyin closed the report. Ji Xun watched him. He felt that at this moment, Huo Ranyin should be shocked, suspicious, angry, or broken—any emotion would suffice, he should at least feel something. But Huo Ranyin showed no emotion at all. He simply - [HL CH193](https://98novels.com/hl-ch193/): Wen Chenghu's small truck was driven back to the police station. In addition to the hair samples previously found in the vehicle, the police discovered several receipts tucked inside the sun visor on the passenger side. There were receipts for car washes, spray painting, and various decorative items. Judging by the dates on the receipts, - [HL CH192](https://98novels.com/hl-ch192/): The moment the answer was spoken, the fist that had been clenched and ready to strike—gaining strength to land a heavy blow—suddenly turned into a bubble shaped like a fist. It landed on his body, but before any pain could be felt, it shattered into illusory, ethereal streams of light. The heavy heart, though eased - [HL CH191](https://98novels.com/hl-ch191/): The name echoed in Ji Xun’s mind, like a heavy, sonorous note dropped from the sky, sinking to the depths, then stretched taut. The heavy, sorrowful resonance pressed firmly against his chest. After a brief stagnation, Ji Xun glanced at Huo Ranyin. The daylight filtered through the window bars, casting obscure, checkered shadows across Huo - [DP CH80](https://98novels.com/dp-ch80/): There was silence in the hallway for several seconds. Xie Lin squatted opposite Chi Qing. He felt a strong urge to reach out and pat his head; he found the sight of Chi Qing having a breakdown over his own mysophobia inexplicably cute. "How did a cat even get into your place?" Chi Qing repeatedly - [DP CH79](https://98novels.com/dp-ch79/): Chi Qing felt that the phone call with Ji Mingrui was just inexplicable. But the next day, something even more inexplicable happened. The police station was as busy as ever. Ji Mingrui spent the whole morning answering calls, but compared to the recent murder cases, the calls were mostly about minor incidents. Among them was - [DP CH78](https://98novels.com/dp-ch78/): "I hope each of you here can become a good person, someone useful to society! This concludes today's lecture—we will notify you in advance before the next one. If you feel this lecture has been helpful to you and has cleansed your soul, you are welcome to sign up for the next session." "Mental health - [DP CH77](https://98novels.com/dp-ch77/): Chi Qing didn't have much of an impression of the things he had acted in the past, but that didn't stop him from feeling embarrassed when he saw his own face appear on the TV. He was so embarrassed that his fingers suddenly tensed up. For no reason, he found himself distracted, wondering: If this - [DP CH76](https://98novels.com/dp-ch76/): Xie Lin had just finished taking off his shirt when he heard the sound of the door closing at the entrance. He knew Chi Qing had left. …… After Chi Qing left, he took off the cumbersome plaster cast from his wrist and stared at it for a long time. Finally, he buried his face - [DP CH75](https://98novels.com/dp-ch75/): "The case has now been successfully solved." "——The Thai specialty shop located on Hutai Road has been ordered to close due to suspected illegal operations. This incident is extremely serious. In the 21st century, it is unimaginable that people would still believe in such superstitious rumors. Eliminating feudalism and superstition has always been a key - [DP CH74](https://98novels.com/dp-ch74/): On the other side, the team that remained at "Thai Pavilion" was auditing the owner’s sales records, flipping through a Thai ledger filled with dense pages of names that they couldn't read at all. "Are these all people who 'sought fortune' from you?" The owner nodded: "They are all here." The detectives scanned the list - [DP CH73](https://98novels.com/dp-ch73/): Lucas sat across from them. He hadn't expected to be called back, and even less expected such a bizarre question right off the bat. He frowned almost imperceptibly and asked, “Why are you asking this?” Xie Lin’s eyes curved into a smile, and he spoke in an incredibly easygoing tone: “In our line of work, - [DP CH72](https://98novels.com/dp-ch72/): The liquid in the ceramic jar was like sewage, a foul-smelling mixture of blood and corpse oil. The dead fetus was just a tiny, blood-clot-like meatball, about a centimeter in size; if someone didn't tell you it was a dead fetus, it would be difficult to identify what this "meatball" actually was at first glance. - [DP CH71](https://98novels.com/dp-ch71/): “The informant is his roommate who is also a trainee, named Lucas,” Ji Rui recalled while calling the General Bureau. Xie Lin: “A foreigner?” Ji Rui: “…It’s a stage name. He’s our compatriot, pure-blooded, black hair and black eyes.” After Ji Rui briefly reported the situation to the General Bureau, the Bureau quickly gave him - [HL CH190](https://98novels.com/hl-ch190/): "I understand." The call was temporarily cut off. Huo Ranyin hung up and sat back down. Zhao Wu had called early; he had just woken up and brushed his teeth. He hadn't changed, still wrapped in a hotel bathrobe that had no buttons, only a belt tied at the waist. When its wearer wasn't standing - [HL CH189](https://98novels.com/hl-ch189/): "...Ahem." Zhao Wu spoke up quickly to interrupt them. "Yo, Old Zhao, finished with the interrogation?" the deputy asked with a grin. "Tell the group—do you have any unique insights or exclusive information about excising the crotch area?" "..." Zhao Wu felt that the deputy’s resentment toward him wouldn't be dissipating anytime soon. He served - [HL CH188](https://98novels.com/hl-ch188/): After discovering the corpse and catching a brief glimpse, Ji Xun had tactfully retreated from the center, moving to the very outer edges of the crowd. Unfortunately, it wasn't very effective. The stench continued to relentlessly assault his sense of smell. Covering his nose didn't help; holding his breath didn't help either. This patch of - [HL CH187](https://98novels.com/hl-ch187/): Ji Xun didn't rush to leave. He turned back and, together with Huo Ranyin, began to carefully observe the Ananda statue. But sometimes, the more you care, the easier it is to exaggerate minor issues. Huo Ranyin, who had been carefully comparing Ananda to the other statues, overthrew his own previous theory. He rubbed his - [HL CH186](https://98novels.com/hl-ch186/): Ji Xun and Huo Ranyin only learned about the deputy captain's accident after they returned to the Qin City Police Station. Without stopping to rest, they turned around and headed straight back to the First Hospital they had just left—where the deputy was currently undergoing treatment. By the time they arrived, Zhao Wu was standing - [Hui Tian Ch55](https://98novels.com/hui-tian-ch55/): Chapter 55 "Do you really think I'm a fool?" Shen Zhuo' asked in confusion. __ St. Carter's Forte. This was a stretch of coastline sixty nautical miles from Purori Island, covered mostly by beaches and jungles. Deep beneath the ground hid the newly completed storage base of the International Supervision Office—a high-pressure, vacuum-sealed warehouse constructed - [Hui Tian Ch54](https://98novels.com/hui-tian-ch54/): Chapter 54 Cameron's blood pressure soared to 180. __ "Professor Thorne, it's an honor to meet you." Nielsen strode through the door and shook the hand of the Roundtable bishop sitting in the wheelchair firmly. His demeanor was impeccable, and his manners were refined; one would never guess he had just had a minor confrontation - [DP CH70](https://98novels.com/dp-ch70/): Chi Qing had thrown away the pair of soiled gloves long ago. After cleaning his hands, Xie Lin helped him pull down his sleeves again, the overly long sweater cuffs just enough to cover his hands. Chi Qing felt as if the sensation he'd experienced that day when resting his head in the conference room—the - [DP CH69](https://98novels.com/dp-ch69/): Pushing open the door of this corner Thai amulet shop, the string of Tibetan bells hanging on the glass door collided with the door frame. “Ding-a-ling—” Right in the center of the shop sat an altar, upon which rested a bronze-colored Buddha statue. Thai bronze Buddha statues differ greatly from traditional domestic ones; the top - [DP CH68](https://98novels.com/dp-ch68/): Rain had always been a medium for exposing killers' criminal tracks. In many buried body cases, it was due to heavy rain washing away the mud piles that the corpses finally saw the light of day. Therefore, within a short period, even if the two scenarios the doctor mentioned had occurred, it would be impossible - [DP CH67](https://98novels.com/dp-ch67/): The restaurant was dead silent, except for Wu Zhi, who had returned from the restroom after throwing up from disgust, only to hear the three of them still discussing the human face. Wu Zhibin: "Why did the killer skin off only the face?" Xie Lin: "I don't know, there are too many possibilities. Not wanting - [DP CH66](https://98novels.com/dp-ch66/): Yin Wanru was a suspect, but merely a suspect. Without conclusive evidence, they had no reason to detain her. In another interrogation room, the manager had clearly come prepared. "You can't detain us like this. We've said everything we need to say. You have no evidence—" "We don't have evidence for Zhang Feng's matter," the - [HL CH185](https://98novels.com/hl-ch185/): The narrative shared by Lan Lan, originating from Hu Kun, was impossible to ignore. However, with the investigation into Fu Baoxin and Fu Baoling’s case within the department finally yielding its first breakthrough, they couldn't afford to abandon that lead either. After a few casual exchanges among the occupants of the car, plans and arrangements - [HL CH184](https://98novels.com/hl-ch184/): The story opened upon a dim, misty sea... No one knew how long they had been drifting on the ocean. The perimeter was permanently choked with a thick, heavy fog. They occupied a small sampan, and the vessel simply bore them forward, relentlessly forward... yet there was absolutely nothing ahead. No matter how long they - [HL CH183](https://98novels.com/hl-ch183/): The envelope was made of manila paper—plain, utterly ordinary, and highly standardized. It was the sort of nondescript item one could pick up at any post office without a second thought. Yet, what instantly arrested everyone’s attention was a singular detail— The envelope was bulging. There was something substantial packed inside. What exactly did it - [HL CH182](https://98novels.com/hl-ch182/): Taking into account her advanced age, the police maintained surveillance until the following morning before taking her into custody. None of her children woke up as early as the old lady. The daughter-in-law, coming downstairs in a daze to get a drink of water, caught sight of the police cruiser, let out a shriek, and - [HL CH181](https://98novels.com/hl-ch181/): "Is it worth it?" A long silence followed the end of Ji Xun's speech before the vice captain finally broke it, his expression thoroughly grim. "The victim suddenly became the perpetrator, only to be brought to justice... Whether she resigned or reported it to us, why did she have to take it to this point!" - [DP CH63](https://98novels.com/dp-ch63/): Ji Mingrui wrote down the first line: "You two were out wandering around all day, and you even went to a psychology clinic." "To give him an opportunity to make his move," Xie Lin answered. "He'd been tailing you since morning?" "Most likely. We spotted his car." Ji Mingrui turned to Chi Qing: "When he - [DP CH64](https://98novels.com/dp-ch64/): Xie Lin said this standing very close to him, his eyes holding something warm and unreadable, like a pool of ambiguous water -- though he himself was likely entirely unaware of the effect. It was simply the unfortunate consequence of being born with far too much going for him. After a moment, Chi Qing helped - [DP CH65](https://98novels.com/dp-ch65/): Chi Qing pulled on a jacket, and before leaving, carefully drew a pair of black gloves from the row hanging by the entryway and put them on. Then he supported Xie Lin the whole way from the elevator to the entrance of the residential complex. While waiting for the car, he noticed the two of - [DP CH62](https://98novels.com/dp-ch62/): As the silhouette landed, Chi Qing flicked his wrist, sending the umbrella tip straight at him. The silhouette instantly rolled to the side, the umbrella tip grazing his cheek. Chi Qing's fighting skills were inferior, but the silhouette quickly realized this person's night vision was far better than his own. The pitch-black elevator car didn't - [DP CH61](https://98novels.com/dp-ch61/): Xie Lin got into the car, inserted the key, and rested a hand on the steering wheel, asking, "Have you thought this through?" Chi Qing didn't answer. "Stop messing around," Xie Lin said with a sigh. "It's only just hit six o'clock. If you get out and head back, you can still catch up on - [DP CH60](https://98novels.com/dp-ch60/): "We checked the license plate. It’s forged; we couldn't trace the owner. The vehicle model is also very old, looking like an imported car. In short, there hasn’t been a sales record of this model in recent years..." After returning, Chi Qing had just taken a shower when Ji Mingrui called to update him and - [DP CH59](https://98novels.com/dp-ch59/): The short man lived in a run-down old neighborhood. Xie Lin spent quite a while finding a parking spot in the complex before parking the car and sending him upstairs. The building was old. The exterior had been repainted, but the stairwell inside still looked like unfinished rough concrete. It had rained the previous day, - [DP CH58](https://98novels.com/dp-ch58/): The identity of a "paparazzo" wasn't hard to guess. Besides, Chi Qing was someone who had halfway stepped into the entertainment industry. His understanding of paparazzi was deeper than the average person's, and he knew their working models—though his knowledge was naturally limited to just that. An eighteenth-tier actor who specialized in playing villains wouldn't - [DP CH57](https://98novels.com/dp-ch57/): The evidence bag lay quietly in Xie Lin’s hand, filled with tiny black fragments. The SD card was probably lost. There had been so many pedestrians on the street, not to mention all the passing vehicles. Any random car could have run over it, and then there would be no telling where the SD card - [DP CH56](https://98novels.com/dp-ch56/): “The attendance rate for your row was that low?” After the movie ended, Ji Mingrui turned around and saw that all the seats, which had shown as fully booked when they bought the tickets, were empty. Especially the seats right next to Xie Lin and Chi Qing—they were all vacant. Chi Qing, having just woken - [HL CH180](https://98novels.com/hl-ch180/): In the office, many of the Qin City investigators turned their bright, focused eyes toward the Weibo clues projected on the big screen. But no matter how they looked at it — from the first screenshot to the last — their eyes eventually went blurry, and they still couldn’t spot what was wrong. So everyone - [HL CH179](https://98novels.com/hl-ch179/): The scene that followed was chaotic, but that had little to do with Ji Xun. The moment he saw the blade embedded in Luo Sui’s neck, he felt a strong wave of dizziness surge up into his mind. After struggling through the blackness that kept creeping in, Ji Xun realized he was already in the - [HL CH178](https://98novels.com/hl-ch178/): Probably every city has many neighborhoods like this. Chaotic, disorderly, with pots and pans left out in the open, street vendors crossing the walkways, clotheslines strung between buildings and trees — adults’ clothes, children’s quilts, like flags of different sizes fluttering in the air. That is during the day. At night, those clothes that haven’t - [HL CH177](https://98novels.com/hl-ch177/): The man was pinned down, but his phone was not. In the instant he was thrown to the ground, he hurled the phone, which he had been gripping tightly, forward and tossed it straight into the storm drain! “Damn it, you little bastard!” The deputy captain who came up behind them immediately remembered the nightmare - [HL CH176](https://98novels.com/hl-ch176/): This trip to Old Hu’s villa was hugely important. First, they had found the likely crime scene where Old Hu may have died. The forensic team had already come from the police bureau, hoping to recover any remaining evidence at the scene. Second, from Granny Mei they had learned about the “woodworking place.” Combining Hu - [DP CH55](https://98novels.com/dp-ch55/): After everyone arrived, they sat down and ordered food. Xie Lin glanced at Chi Qing’s hand under the table and lowered his voice to remind him, “There aren’t many people around now.” “...” Chi Qing said expressionlessly, “There are waiters.” The private room was separated from the main dining area by some distance. Waiters carrying - [DP CH54](https://98novels.com/dp-ch54/): It was raining on Jiang Yu’s birthday. Southern weather was always fickle, and that made Chi Qing’s mood feel a little better for once before going out. At the shoe cabinet by the entrance, he carefully picked out an umbrella — even though the whole row looked basically the same: all transparent umbrellas with silver - [DP CH53](https://98novels.com/dp-ch53/): Chi Qing fell asleep after saying that. Because he had been fully focused on falling asleep, he didn’t know that where he couldn’t see, the expression in Xie Lin’s eyes was different from usual. Those eyes, which were often full of laughter, lost that smile when it faded, and even the upward curve at the - [DP CH52](https://98novels.com/dp-ch52/): The clock hand slowly turned, soon sweeping through a little more than half a circle, and the sky outside gradually darkened. Chi Qing lay with his eyes closed on the bed until deep into the night. Just as he was on the verge of falling asleep, the household downstairs with the inheritance dispute brought up - [DP CH50](https://98novels.com/dp-ch50/): It was getting late. After Chi Qing got back, he was told he could head home and rest first, and he didn’t stand on ceremony. He turned and left immediately. Ji Mingrui grabbed his car keys and called after him, “Wait, I’m heading back too. I’ll give you a ride.” Ji Mingrui dropped Chi Qing - [DP CH49](https://98novels.com/dp-ch49/): They were sitting in the break room because the moment they appeared in front of Zhou, his whole mental state would collapse instantly. His answers would become a mess, he’d start rambling, and in the end Zhou Zhiyi made a request: “Can you get them to leave?” After he was brought into the interrogation room, - [DP CH48](https://98novels.com/dp-ch48/): Chi Qing actually couldn’t make out what the person in front of him looked like. It was too dark. He could only see the other man’s eyes and the vague outline of his face. The reason he was able to call out the man’s name accurately was that, just then, he suddenly remembered a detail—a - [DP CH47](https://98novels.com/dp-ch47/): Because of the weather, the sky at nine that night was much darker than usual. The night was as thick as ink, and the stretch from the shopping street to the residential area was silent. Besides Ren Qin, there were three other people in her home. Ji Mingrui had rushed over from the police station - [DP CH46](https://98novels.com/dp-ch46/): For several days, the gloomy, drizzling weather had been pressing down on people so heavily that it was hard to breathe. Light rain had been falling on and off without end. Ji Mingrui pulled up his hood to use it as a rain cover and walked out of the Anjia flagship store with a stack - [DP CH45](https://98novels.com/dp-ch45/): Ren Qin's basic background was not so different from Yang Zhenzhen, whom they'd encountered at the bar, or from Xue Mei, who had been found naked inside the freezer. As Ren Qin spoke, the three young faces gradually overlapped in Chi Qing's mind. Ren Qin continued: "I first found a hotel near my workplace and - [DP CH44](https://98novels.com/dp-ch44/): A few minutes later, Ji Mingrui hung up the phone. He left the instant noodles untouched, threw on his jacket, grabbed his car keys, and rushed out the door. Su Xiaolan was coming out of the break room when she ran into him. "What's going on?" Ji Mingrui: "Got a tip from a member of - [DP CH43](https://98novels.com/dp-ch43/): Xie Lin had just gotten home. He tossed a fresh stack of crime scene photos he'd brought back from headquarters onto the coffee table in the living room, then undid the hidden buttons of his overcoat with one hand while keeping his phone to his ear with the other. Rather than rushing to ask Ren - [DP CH42](https://98novels.com/dp-ch42/): The two stood in the hallway staring at each other for a long moment. "If I wanted to kill you," Chi Qing said, looking him in the eyes, one word at a time, "there are at least ten methods that wouldn't leave a single trace. It would be effortlessly easy to ensure the police could - [DP CH41](https://98novels.com/dp-ch41/): Although Ren Qin had only moved in not long ago, she had made the apartment feel very homey, completely getting rid of that cold, empty, fully furnished model-unit look it had at first. A fluffy blanket was spread over the bay window in the living room, and the whole place had a warm, gentle color - [DP CH40](https://98novels.com/dp-ch40/): Chi Qing didn't expect Ren Qin to be working nearby, so he lingered for a bit. After seeing her, he intended to leave, but Xie Lin's way of handling things was completely different from his. Once those few customers had walked out the door, he pulled Chi Qing into the shop: "What are you in - [DP CH39](https://98novels.com/dp-ch39/): After Chi Qing went back, he took off his gloves. He hadn't blow-dried his hair after his shower, and the damp, cold strands clung to his forehead. As usual, the lights in the room were off. He stepped barefoot on the wooden floor, walking to the kitchen to pour himself a glass of water. A - [DP CH38](https://98novels.com/dp-ch38/): Several people fell silent with a tacit understanding for a moment. Finally, Xie Lin asked: "Where is that neighbor of Xue Mei's?" The recording personnel on the side answered: "His detention period ended, he paid the fine, and has already been released." The buzz-cut guy was on his day off today. He was at home - [DP CH37](https://98novels.com/dp-ch37/): If he had to choose between listening to someone crying, laughing, and acting hysterically over a melodramatic soap opera in the middle of the night, and listening to a couple being all lovey-dovey, Chi Qing would rather choose the former. He went to the kitchen to boil a pot of hot water. While waiting for - [DP CH36](https://98novels.com/dp-ch36/): The atmosphere in the conference room was solemn. After a long while, someone finally spoke first: "A few nights ago, a murder occurred in the city..." There was currently no other public information regarding the two serial home invasion cases of Yang Zhenzhen and Xue Mei. After hearing Xie Lin's description of the killer's work - [WCBD CH52](https://98novels.com/wcbd-ch52/): Aneurin Moore stood beside Siles, his face grave as he asked, "Professor, are you missing anything? Your manuscript..." Last Saturday in the office, he had seen with his own eyes Siles writing something down in a draft notebook. However, he had left earlier than Siles and didn't know that Siles had taken the draft notebook - [DP CH35](https://98novels.com/dp-ch35/): The ring Xie Lin took off was lying in Chi Qing's hand. Because the "treatment" was still ongoing, one of his hands was still being held by Xie Lin. He wanted to give the ring back, but when he tried to pinch the band with one hand, he couldn't get a good grip. The cold, - [DP CH34](https://98novels.com/dp-ch34/): The new tenant was indeed a girl. She looked well-behaved, with smooth, straight hair, wearing a beige sweater. She spoke softly, repeatedly thanking the movers: "The things are a bit heavy, thanks for your hard work." The front door was open. Inside, there was only simple decoration; the floors and basic facilities were installed when - [DP CH33](https://98novels.com/dp-ch33/): The door to the observation room was suddenly pushed open. The two parties involved, Chi Qing and Xie Lin, didn't have much of a reaction, but the person at the door almost had his jaw drop to the floor. It took a good while for Ji Mingrui to find his voice. “You guys...?” Chi Qing - [DP CH32](https://98novels.com/dp-ch32/): Although the sounds inside the General Bureau were clearly chaotic and overlapping, with people talking about all kinds of things, because that sentence from the buzz-cut man was so shocking, Chi Qing couldn't hear anything else for a moment. It was as if someone were crouching by his ear, repeating that sentence over and over: - [DP CH31](https://98novels.com/dp-ch31/): In his twenty-plus years of life, Xie Lin had only encountered one person in this world who simultaneously fit all these adjectives. Xie Lin got up, rested his hand on the back of the front seat, gestured for the detective to move aside a bit, and leaned in to look at the rearview mirror. The - [WTNL Chapter 505](https://98novels.com/wtnl-chapter-505/): Thank you @Nova and @Renea for the Kofi. Yuying UniversityChapter 505: I don't understand...system failure? The dormitory door was tightly closed. Inside, it was pitch-black, without a single shadow. But in this tomb-like dead silence, a faint, rustling sound could be heard. By the side of the wall-side bed, a corner of the wrinkled bedsheet - [WTNL Chapter 540](https://98novels.com/wtnl-chapter-540/): Thank you @Renea for the Kofi. Anchor HallChapter 540: Oh dear, you flatter me In the second floor of the casino, an area typically inaccessible to ordinary people, a strange, crimson gambling table was placed in the center. Neatly stacked on the table were over a hundred red chips. This was a high-stakes gamble valued - [DP CH30](https://98novels.com/dp-ch30/): The words 'Running away after sleeping with me' looked very ambiguous. Chi Qing: ... Chi Qing's mental state was much better today. Two households in the building had planned to go traveling together and entered the elevator at 8 AM this morning. The sick person resting at home had also recovered. With a few households - [DP CH29](https://98novels.com/dp-ch29/): Inside the General Bureau's conference room, the materials had been prepared in advance. A rookie from the general brigade, responsible for bringing in mineral water, secretly observed the situation in the conference room from the corner of his eye while setting down the water. Thus, the general brigade rookie saw the young man—who had been - [DP CH28](https://98novels.com/dp-ch28/): Not long ago, the relationship between these two was still one tying the other up with a necktie, and the other holding an umbrella in the rain pointing the tip at the other. Because of the treatment for losing control, they could actually stand together calmly and talk now. Before coming, Chi Qing wasn't sure - [HL CH165](https://98novels.com/hl-ch165/): With Luo Sui gone, the gathering—which was supposed to be a discussion but was actually a shouting match—could naturally no longer continue. Consequently, there was no conclusion regarding the brooch that had been forcibly gifted to Huo Ranyin. "Don't you think things are somewhat strange?" Ji Xun asked Huo Ranyin after they stepped out. "Many - [HL CH164](https://98novels.com/hl-ch164/): Luo Sui slowly snapped back to reality. All the gazes in the hall were focused on her—curious, contemptuous, full of malice... Among them, the female voice that had just spoken—Hu Zheng's wife—was looking at Luo Sui with smugness and no lack of vigilance, on guard against any move the other might make next. At this - [HL CH163](https://98novels.com/hl-ch163/): Both Ji Xun and Huo Ranyin felt surprised when they received the news. They hadn't forgotten the story about the Buddha statue that Old Hu had told them. The reason they had decided to return to Ning City first was simply because they were severely injured and couldn't hold on; they intended to take a - [DP CH27](https://98novels.com/dp-ch27/): Perhaps it was a psychological effect, coupled with the fact that basically all the residents had gone to sleep in the latter half of the night, but after Chi Qing rubbed against Xie Lin's hand that day, he actually fell asleep after going back. A dreamless night, hearing no sounds at all—no distorted voices, and - [DP CH26](https://98novels.com/dp-ch26/): After Chi Qing finished taking his temperature, it was a low-grade fever. He had slight fever symptoms but it wasn't obvious, so he could be observed for a few more days. Xie Lin temporarily didn't mention going to the hospital: "Take the medicine first. If it still doesn't get better in a few days, you'll - [WCBD CH50](https://98novels.com/wcbd-ch50/): The moment Siles left the History Society, he suddenly remembered that it was the first day of September. Wednesday. After his morning meeting with Grenfield concluded, Siles had nothing else to do. So, he decided to return to Lamifa University. He ate lunch in the university cafeteria and then went back to his dorm for ## Pages - [Home](https://98novels.com/): Please support the author: Here is the guide for purchasing raw on the JJWXC website >> GuideThe link to the novel's raws and author's page can be found on the main novel page (TOC page). Retranslation: No retranslation is allowed for any of my translations. Please use raws instead. 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