A Painting of Lotus Flowers, Painted by a Monk 画上荷花和尚画

1 我 My Dad Is a Hidden Billionaire 我的爸爸是隐藏首富 Kindness, Tolerance, and Peace善良宽容平安Short Story2.2M WordsOngoing “Xiao Li, can you do the job or not? If you can't, get lost. Plenty of people can do it.” “I'm so fed up.” Xiao Li checked her WeChat chat history. The messages clearly recorded the conversation, so she could confirm whether she'd really made a mistake. Client: “Make a 60-by-90 lightbox panel.” Me: “OK.” A few days later... “Xiao Li, can you do anything right? What did the client actually ask for? Look at what you've made. It's all wrong! They wanted a landscape lightbox panel. What did you make 0Votes271.4kRecs0Fans

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"Xiao Li, can you do it? If you can't, get out. There are plenty of people who can." "I felt so frustrated." Xiao Li checked his WeChat chat history. The chat logs were clearly recorded to confirm whether I had really done something wrong. Customer: "Make a 60x90 lightbox panel." Me: "OK". Several days later... "Xiao Li, are you even capable? What exactly does the client need? Look at the finished product. It's all wrong. They wanted a horizontal lightbox film, what did you make? Take a look at it yourself." Li Tingman, who had been scolded over the phone, finally broke down in frustration... Unaware that her father was a hidden billionaire... Li Tingman's father bought her a game console, so she started playing a game—a fantasy novel, not a wish-fulfillment story, and not featuring a single main character.

2 世 The World's Second 世界的二 Zhang Ting彰莛Western Fantasy1.2M WordsOngoing Will you accept fate's arrangement, or become the one who chooses your fate? Which are you, the former or the latter? 0Votes86.8kRecs0Fans

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Will you accept the arrangements of fate, or will you choose your own destiny?

3 玄 The Immortal Fate of the Mystic Umbrella 玄伞仙缘 The Peach Isn't Tasty仙桃不好吃Xianxia1.8M WordsOngoing After spending a night at a desolate temple, Ji Cang steps into a turbulent martial world. He stumbles upon a startling secret: his family's old umbrella holds a whole world within… [Ordinary Protagonist] [Longevity] [Alchemy] [Talisman-Making] [Formation Master] 63Votes26kRecs57.5kFans

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After spending the night in a deserted temple, Ji Cang stepped into the chaotic world of martial arts. An unexpected discovery revealed a hidden secret about the family heirloom umbrella... [Mortal Journey][Longevity Text][Alchemy][Talisman Crafting][Array Master]

4 惜 The Flower-Cherishing Sword 惜花剑 Barren Earth 3干枯大地3Eastern Fantasy5.1M WordsOngoing He had only just set out into the world when gods and Buddhas began hunting him, making him the most wanted fugitive in the entire world. His heart was kind, yet he was framed by villains and, through a twist of fate, became the leader of the Four Great Flower-Picking Bandits. In the eyes of the world, he ran rampant and committed every evil. Even the boldest girls would tremble in fear upon hearing his name. On the day he first transmigrated into the Yunmeng World, Jiang Chen had absolutely nev 13Votes13.7MRecs213.4kFans

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He was a novice, yet he was hunted down by gods and Buddhas, becoming the most wanted criminal in the world with the highest bounty. He was kind-hearted, but was framed by a villain and, by a twist of fate, became the leader of the Four Great Flower Thieves. In the eyes of the world, he was tyrannical and wicked. Even the bravest girl would tremble with fear at the mere mention of his name. On the day he first transmigrated to the Yunmeng world, Jiang Chen never imagined that he would become famous throughout the world in this way. When he decides to defy fate, will he become a sacrifice or create a legend? He wields his sword amidst the bloodshed of the night, singing as he goes. Draped in the waning moon, I traverse countless worlds and rivers. This book is also known as "They Say I'm Bad," "Offending Buddha and Trying to Run Away," "I'm Really Not a Demon," and "A Sword Cuts Through the Path of Life and Death." The original title of this book was "What to Do When You Forcibly Kiss the Empress in Your Dream and She Comes to Your Door."

5 年 Period: Starting as a Rickshaw Driver 年代：从人力车夫开始 Fen Qi奋七Urban1.3M WordsCompleted Feng Baoliang transmigrates to the Republican era and becomes a rickshaw puller, running through the streets and alleys of the city of Beijing. He... witnesses the luxurious mansions of the Jin family... the rise and fall of Liulichang, the changing fortunes of the Eight Great Houses, and the joys and sorrows of life in the crowded courtyard compounds. 0Votes425.3kRecs36.7kFans

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Feng Baoliang travels back to the Republic of China era and becomes a rickshaw puller, running through the streets and alleys of Beijing. He witnesses the luxurious mansions of the Jin Mansion, the rise and fall of Liulichang, the prosperity and decline of the Eight Great Buildings, and the joys and sorrows of the hutongs and courtyards.

6 海 One Piece: A Cultivator Pretending to Be a Devil Fruit User 海贼王：当修仙者伪装成能力者 Lich of the Golden Kingdom黄金国巫妖Light Novel2.1M WordsOngoing (Original title: The Pirate King: Blood Emperor) Lang Xiaoming, an ordinary archaeology PhD who grew up in a modern socialist society, never imagined that simply following his advisor into a tomb would lead him to stumble upon two Mahayana cultivators battling from afar! Caught in the crossfire, he falls into the world of the Pirate King, bringing with him all the belongings of another unlucky immortal cultivator. What? I transmigrated? What? I even transmigrated to the world of the Pirate King? 45Votes5.1kRecs14.9kFans

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(Original title: One Piece: Blood Emperor) Lang Xiaoming, an ordinary archaeology PhD student who grew up in a socialist modern society, never imagined that he would encounter a Mahayana cultivator fighting with him from afar just by going down into a tomb with his mentor! He was also caught in the crossfire, falling into the world of One Piece along with the entire fortune of another unfortunate cultivator. What? I've time-traveled? What? I've been transported to the world of One Piece? What? I still possess cultivation techniques? Haha, One Piece, your calamity grandpa has arrived! (P. S.: This story is a slow burn; those who don't like the premise can skip chapters 8-15.) Welcome to join our book group: 619898450

7 万 Lord of Ten Thousand Arts, Starting in the Demon-Occupied Zone 万法真君，从魔占区开始 Burning Cold Light燃冷光Urban81k WordsCompleted At the start of the Third Human-Demon War, Tang Zherui transmigrated to the Demon-Occupied Zone and the Dao-Destroying Academy, where he obtained the one-of-a-kind [Combat Immortal Talisman]. As long as he defeated an opponent and won their wholehearted submission, he could claim one of their abilities as a trophy. Using this as his opportunity, he would pose as an ancient god or demon, forge alliances, and rise to power at lightning speed! He saw through schemes and plots, and unraveled the mys 0Votes1.4kRecs48Fans

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At the start of the Third Human-Demon War, Tang Zhe Rui, who transmigrated to the Dao Hui Academy in the "Demon-Occupied Zone," obtained the unique [Battle Immortal Talisman]. —As long as you defeat your opponent and make them submit willingly, you can obtain an ability from them as a trophy. Taking this as an opportunity, they disguised themselves as ancient gods and demons, formed alliances, and rose to power at lightning speed! Unravel conspiracies and decipher the mysteries of runes. Deciphering the wondrous methods of cultivation, revealing the true essence of the extraordinary. When the war broke out, a Myriad Laws True Lord, who stood above all immortals, emerged from the demon-occupied territory!

8 东 Tokyo Wingman King 东京僚机王 Rice Sauce in the Midst of Failure米酱失败中Light Novel2.7M WordsOngoing Other people spend their youth going to school. I spend mine on metaphysics. This is the story of a lonely soul who wants to become [ ], reflected across all of Tokyo. Alternate title: The King of Flirting with Girls in Tokyo 8Votes73.6kRecs121.6kFans

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Other people's youth is about going to school; my youth was about metaphysics. This is a story of a solitary soul who aspires to be a solitary figure, reflecting the entirety of Tokyo. Other book titles: Tokyo's King of Seduction

9 我 My Planet Became a Training Ground 我的星球成了练兵场 The Outer-Rolling Hero外卷侠Sci-Fi869k WordsCompleted (This story has the right values, no tormenting the protagonist, no NTR, and no running gags.) (The protagonist is ruthless and taciturn. If he can solve something with his fists, he won’t waste words. He acts decisively and has clear goals.) [ID 10422023: Training Ground “Azure” is loading...] [Updating server...] [Azure Version 1.0 has finished loading] [The “Seven Sins” trial will officially begin at 00:00 on January 1] On Era Day, a cold notification echoed in everyone’s mind. The planet the 0Votes1.6kRecs6.4kFans

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(This book has positive values, does not abuse the protagonist, does not feature cuckoldry, and does not use any memes.) (The protagonist is ruthless and doesn't talk much. He takes action rather than babbling. He is decisive and has clear goals.) [Number 10422023, Training Ground "Azure" is loading...] [Server update in progress...] [Azure version 1.0 Has been loaded] The trial "Seven Rings of the Sins" will officially begin at 0:00 on January 1st. On the day of the new era, a cold notification sound echoed in everyone's mind. The planet they lived on suddenly became a training ground. Rules and precepts that limit base desires... A terrifying life form descended from another dimension... A dark-themed dungeon where opportunities and risks coexist... Under round after round of brutal trials, humanity has been dwindling at an incredible rate. In just six months, Azure was completely destroyed. Chu Xing, a lone wolf trialist who survived until the planet exploded, was unexpectedly reborn. From this moment on, the gears of fate begin to turn.

10 光 Beyond the Timescape 光阴之外 Er Gen耳根Xianxia4.7M WordsOngoing Heaven and earth are an inn for all living things, while time is a passing traveler from antiquity to the present. The difference between life and death is like the difference between dreaming and waking. Everything changes chaotically, beyond all investigation. Then, having transcended life and death and broken free from heaven and earth, what awaits us beyond time? This is Er Gen's sixth full-length novel, Beyond the Timescape, following Renegade Immortal, Pursuit of the Truth, I Shall Seal 307Votes5.6MRecs10.2MFans

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Heaven and earth are the lodgings of all living things, and time is the passing guest of the past and present. The difference between life and death is like the difference between dreaming and waking up; it is ever-changing and cannot be fully understood. So, having transcended life and death, and transcended heaven and earth, what awaits us beyond the passage of time? This is Er Gen's sixth full-length novel, *Beyond Time*, following *Xian Ni*, *Qiu Mo*, *Wo Yu Feng Tian*, *Yi Nian Yong Heng*, and *San Cun Ren Jian*.

11 东 A Common Soldier of the Northern Army of Eastern Jin 东晋北府一丘八 Pointing at the Clouds and Laughing at the Heavenly Way 1指云笑天道1Historical11.8M WordsCompleted The wheels of history rolled past the magnificent era of the Three Kingdoms, and the Central Plains entered a peace unseen in a century. Everyone thought a golden age was about to arrive, but no one could have imagined that what awaited them would be a thousand-year nightmare the Han people would never wish to face. The Yongjia Disaster plunged the Central Plains into chaos, with tigers and wolves running rampant! The children of Huaxia wailed in pools of blood. Unwilling to live as slaves, the 0Votes1.1MRecs1.9MFans

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As the wheels of history rolled through the turbulent Three Kingdoms period, the Central Plains ushered in an unprecedented period of peace. People thought a golden age was about to begin, but no one expected that what awaited them was a thousand-year nightmare that the Han people would never want to face. During the Yongjia Rebellion, tigers and wolves roamed freely across the Central Plains! The sons and daughters of China cried out in agony amidst pools of blood. Unwilling to be enslaved, the Han people migrated south as a whole clan and rebuilt the Eastern Jin Dynasty in Jiangdong. From Zu Ti onwards, for a hundred years, the Han army marched out of Jiangnan six times and attacked the Central Plains nine times. Unfortunately, all their efforts were in vain. How many patriots could only sigh in vain as they looked towards the two capitals? Where in the towering green mountains are loyal bones not buried? Fortunately, Heaven did not forsake the Han people, and there was still Liu Jinu. He would use his passion to shout out the strongest voice of this era: Han and Hu cannot coexist, and the royal cause will not be confined to one side! Welcome to this book, a time of epic battles and boundless ambition. Book lovers' QQ group numbers: 769930145 (general group), 933794235 (VIP group, requires Qidian fan value verification).

12 开EN Maxed Out Shooting from the Start: Messi Begs Me to Join Argentina 开局满级爆射，梅西求我入阿根廷 Noodles with Minced Meat Sauce臊子拌面Sports1.9M WordsCompleted Su Bai transmigrated! A Chinese Argentine teenager! With the Live Football System, he receives max-level shooting power and max-level physical balance from the start! A super Su Bai has appeared at Boca Juniors. On the wing, he charges through defenses like a tank, while all kinds of unreasonable power shots make Argentina tremble! Tottenham, having just sold Bale for a sky-high fee, wants to use Su Bai to replace Bale in the P 2Votes137.4kRecs689.6kFans

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My new book, "Masterful Passing: Lukaku Turns Haaland into a Master," has been released! Su Bai has transmigrated! A Chinese teenager living in Argentina! With the help of the Pro Evolution Soccer system, he starts the game with maxed-out shooting power and maxed-out body balance! A super-sweet white-haired young man from Boca Juniors has appeared. On the wing, he charged like a tank, unleashing all sorts of unreasonable powerful shots that made Argentina tremble! Tottenham, who just sold Bale for a record price, want to replace him with Suarez and Iniesta in the Premier League. Klopp of Dortmund also wants to bring Suarez into his youth revolution! In European football in 2013! A super Su Bai has appeared. His incredible overtaking maneuvers and powerful shots down the flanks led them to exclaim that a monster had emerged in the football world! Real Madrid spent 100 million euros to buy Bale, but they were beaten to tears by a teenager from Argentina! On the night Barcelona was thrashed by Suarez and Bailly, Messi was not sad. Instead, he excitedly watched Suarez beg him to join the Argentine national team! In 2014, he wanted Su Bai to lead him to win the World Cup!

13 苟EN Secretly Cultivating Beside the Demoness 苟在女魔头身边偷偷修炼 The Chili-Hating Red Pepper怕辣的红椒Xianxia4.3M WordsCompleted Jiang Hao transmigrates into an ordinary family, is forced to be sold to a demonic sect, and becomes one of its disciples. He only wants to focus on cultivation and grow stronger bit by bit, so he can survive in the world of cultivation. But a female demonic cultivator “humiliates him in every way.” Outmatched by a vast difference in strength, all he can do is endure and stay alive, hoping never to encounter her again. With no one to rely on, he earns the favor of the demonic sect’s leader and i 24Votes846.1kRecs1.6MFans

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Jiang Hao transmigrated into an ordinary family and was forced to be sold into the Demonic Sect, becoming a disciple of the Demonic Sect. He wanted to cultivate peacefully and gradually become stronger so that he could survive in the cultivation world, but he was "humiliated in every way" by a female demon. With such a vast difference in strength, he could only endure humiliation and hope never to encounter his opponent again. Without any powerful backing, he gained the favor of the Demonic Sect Leader, allowing him to cultivate in peace. However, when he became the chief disciple and met the leader, he was stunned. Looking at her stunningly beautiful face, he couldn't bring himself to smile. Wasn't this the same female demon from back then?

14 国 Martial Arts? I Don’t Know Any, I Only Know Thunder Magic 国术？贫道不会，我只会雷法 Oolong Peach乌龙桃子Urban1.3M WordsCompleted Qin Hao transmigrates to a parallel world, never expecting to inherit the position of the current Celestial Master of the Celestial Master's Mansion on Mount Qingyun. Clad in purple robes, he takes the helm of the Taoist sect. Bound to the Super God Celestial Master System, he earns a different reward each day by completing its assigned task. Organize the Taoist scriptures, and receive the reward [Taiping Five Qi Art]! Clean the main hall, and receive the reward [Innate Golden Light Incantation] 0Votes55.6kRecs609.1kFans

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Qin Hao transmigrated to a parallel world and unexpectedly inherited the current position of Celestial Master of Qingyun Mountain Celestial Master's Mansion. Clad in a purple robe, he held the reins of the Xuanmen sect. By binding to the Super God Celestial Master system, you can receive different rewards by completing designated tasks every day. Organize Taoist scriptures and receive the reward: [The Great Peace Five Qi Formula]! Clean the main hall to receive the reward [Innate Golden Light Mantra]! Clean the mountain gate to receive the reward [Soaring to Immortality]! Prune the flowers and plants to earn the reward: [Yi Wood Innate Qi Great Capture]! Cleanse the statues of the Three Pure Ones to receive the reward: [Five Thunder Orthodox Method]! He thought he could make a living peacefully, but unexpectedly, a group photo that suddenly went viral online pushed him into the eye of the storm. A male anchor who claimed to be a boxing champion walked into Qingyun Mountain, boasting that he wanted to find someone wearing a purple robe to fight. To exchange martial arts skills. Inside the live stream, a million viewers were incredibly enthusiastic. Many people supported the male anchor in exposing the fraud, wanting to see if the rumored Purple-Robed Celestial Master was really that powerful. Under the watchful eyes of everyone, Qin Hao had no choice but to accept the challenge. Qin Hao asked, "Master, what do you want to compete in?" The male anchor smiled confidently: "I've heard that the Purple-Robed Celestial Master is unparalleled in martial arts. I've practiced free fighting since I was a child, so I've come here specifically to learn a thing or two from him!" Qin Hao shook his head: "I don't know any martial arts." "So what can you do?" The male anchor asked. Qin Hao suddenly unleashed a palm strike from mid-air, gathering five thunderbolts within it. Golden lightning transformed into a sword of energy, slashing straight at him. The lightning swept across, instantly splitting the plaque of the challenger brought by the male anchor in front of the mountain gate in two. Qin Hao laughed and said, "I know thunder magic!"

15 天 Celestial Officials of the Heavenly Dynasty 天朝仙吏 Six Plays六戏Xianxia3.3M WordsCompleted Chu Chen arrives in the Great Chang Dynasty with a temple in his heart and joins the Daoist sect. He cultivates the alchemical Dao within and practices talismans without. He chants scriptures, breathes in qi, and performs ritual ceremonies. He commands the power of thunder, forms sword seals with his fingers, walks the steps of Yu, prays for clear skies and rain, summons gods and dispatches generals, dispels misfortune, saves people, and vanquishes demons... 3Votes335.2kRecs640.3kFans

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Chu Chen brought the temple in his heart to the Great Chang Heavenly Dynasty and entered the Taoist sect. Internal alchemy, external talismanic practices; Reciting scriptures and practicing breathing exercises, as well as fasting and religious ceremonies. Mastering thunder magic, forming sword incantations, performing the Yu Step, praying for sunshine and rain, summoning gods and generals, rescuing people from calamities, slaying demons and monsters...

16 核EN Nuclear-Powered Sword Immortal 核动力剑仙 Riding the Wind with a Sword乘风御剑Eastern Fantasy3.1M WordsCompleted Beside the coast, a hundred-meter-tall star gate shimmered with flowing light. Beyond the gate, an endless army of steel stretched as far as the eye could see. Squadrons of fighter jets streaked across the sky, weaving a curtain of steel. Far out at sea, aircraft carriers, destroyers, and frigates filled the waters, ready for battle. Every gun was aimed at the figure stepping out of the star gate. “By the authority of Federal Command, I order you to stand down. Otherwise, you will face all-out w 0Votes197.8kRecs499.4kFans

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Along the coast, a hundred-meter-long star gate shimmers with light. Outside the star gate, the army, forged from steel, stretched as far as the eye could see. In the sky, fighter jets streaked across the heavens, weaving through the Iron Curtain. In the distance, on the ocean, aircraft carriers, destroyers, and frigates are scattered across the surface, ready to set sail. All the cannons were aimed at the figure emerging from the stargate. "I order you to step down in the name of the Federal Command, or else you will face all-out war." "War?" As he stepped forward, his figure grew larger against the wind, instantly transforming from less than two meters tall into a chaotic demon god thousands of meters high. A white dwarf-like radiance emanated from him, and his own gravity alone caused lightning, thunder, tsunamis, and tides within a radius of thousands of miles. He lowered his head... Looking at the war machines that resembled toys. He reached out, and a hydrogen bomb landed in his hand. The electron-degenerate star nucleus within the body releases helium, which expands. The terrifyingly high temperature instantly causes the hydrogen isotopes deuterium and tritium to fuse, resulting in an energy burst. The sudden formation of an incandescent white light is like illuminating a sun on the sea. Before the sun could release its energy, he clasped his hands together, and the dazzling white light, mixed with billions of high temperatures, was compressed and sealed in his palms, not a single drop escaping. "I think you should choose peace."

17 曹 Cao Cao Transmigrates into Wu Dalang 曹操穿越武大郎 The Old Flying Hero with the Divine Spear神枪老飞侠Historical2.7M WordsCompleted [New book, From Stealing Li Mochou to Making a Name Across the Heavens. Let the Han's heroic spirit sweep away the Song's cowardice. Let the Liao, Jin, and Western Xia see what it means to be Chinese. Beauties like jade, pride like a rainbow, brothers gathering like clouds, Wei Wu rising to greatness. 18Votes326.2kRecs508kFans

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[My new book, "Starting My Rise to Fame Across the Heavens by Intercepting Li Mochou," is now available! Please support it!] Let the might of the Han Dynasty, It swept away the cowardice of the Song Dynasty. Let Liao, Jin and Western Xia, See clearly what China truly means. A beauty as beautiful as jade. Arrogance as high as a rainbow Brothers gathered together, Cao Cao (Cao Cao) became the most powerful ruler of Wei. Group 3 number: 657193549

18 开 How Could I, a Top-Tier Star from the Start, Ever Fade Away? 开局顶流的我怎么会糊 Someone Else's Kitten别人家的小猫咪Urban2.0M WordsCompleted Chu Zhi transmigrated to a parallel world and became a top-tier star in China. Even a throwaway post on Weibo earned him hundreds of thousands of comments. A young idol who'd become a complete has-been after a series of malicious smears: throwing his weight around, plagiarizing a new song, secretly getting married, and cheating. With everything going wrong from the start, he was lucky to have the [Personality System]. By doing things most celebrities wouldn't dare, he could earn points and draw 2Votes334.6kRecs541.4kFans

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Chu Zhi transmigrated to a parallel world and became a top influencer in China, with even her most trivial Weibo posts receiving hundreds of thousands of comments. The young heartthrob was completely ruined due to a series of malicious accusations, including diva-like behavior, plagiarism of his new song, secret marriage, and infidelity. The game started badly, but thanks to the [Personality System], I was able to do things that most celebrities wouldn't dare to do, and I could earn points to draw blind boxes. "Let's turn the tide." Chu, the Emperor Beast, the Fan-Abusing Ambassador, said.

19 滨 Binjiang Police Affairs 滨江警事 Zhuo Muxian卓牧闲Urban4.9M WordsCompleted Youth is an asset, but a diploma is essential. For Han Yu, who started working at sixteen, being too young is not necessarily a good thing. Because he was so young, the organization he was assigned to nearly sent him right back. Read the story of how the youngest police officer in Linghai Public Security Bureau history turns his fortunes around. 8Votes589.7kRecs302.8kFans

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Youth is a treasure, and a diploma is indispensable. For Han Yu, who started working at the age of sixteen, being too young was not a good thing. Because of his young age, he was almost rejected by his superiors after being assigned to his unit. Here is the story of the youngest police officer in the history of Linghai Public Security Bureau who turned his life around.

20 我 My Life as an Arms Dealer 我的军火商人生涯 Elegy for the Kingdom江山挽歌Military510k WordsOngoing “Do you know who will inherit the Earth?” “Arms dealers.” “Because everyone else is busy slaughtering one another.” … Violence is human nature. The first human fossil we found had a bone with a spear stuck in it. You say I’m a lunatic who promotes weapons? No, no, you’re wrong. I just hope everyone can live in peace forever. That’s right, I’m a dove of peace. Don’t believe me? Then do you dare raise your voice at me? My job is to teach savages like you how to use idioms. 0Votes28kRecs101.3kFans

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Do you know who will inherit the Earth? "Arms dealer" "Because everyone else is busy killing each other." … Violence is human nature; the first human skeleton had a spear stuck in it. You call me a weapons fanatic? No, no, no, you're wrong. I just hope that everyone can always be at peace. Yes, I am the Dove of Peace, don't you believe me? Do you dare to speak loudly to me? My job is to teach barbarians like you to use idioms.

21 一 The First-Rank Elixir Immortal 一品丹仙 Eight-Treasure Rice八宝饭Xianxia2.4M WordsCompleted “Are you Wu Sheng, the assassin?” “I am Wu Sheng, the assassin!” “Then why did you become an alchemist?” “Well... because alchemy really pays!” “Then why are you wanted?” “Because... the academy doesn't allow me to sell the pills I make in private.” “So how are you supposed to make money?” “The more they forbid me from selling them, the more profitable they are!” 6Votes478.4kRecs508.9kFans

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"Are you the assassin Wu Sheng?" "I am Wu Sheng, the assassin!" "Why did you become an alchemist?" "Hmm... Because alchemy is really profitable!" "Then why are you wanted by the police?" "Because... The elixirs I refine are not allowed to be sold privately by the academy." "Then how will you make money?" "The more they restrict sales, the more money they make!"