She conspires and provokes the most powerful young master in Beijing! They sign a contract and with his every call, she has to go anywhere and do anything his bidding. When their contract ends, she smirks and said, “I’ll take the money and you can leave. We don’t owe each other anything.”
He is Young Master Ya who rules Beijing. He controls the business empire during the day, and he is the strongest king at night. He is cold and women are merely playthings to him. With his power, the women he has eyes on have never been willing to leave him, yet she is an exception. She loves money, like all the previous women, but she is never shy of showing her greed. And he never realizes that he will ever grow a heart for such a promiscuous and cheap woman…
He points a gun straight at her heart. “Die with me, or accept my love—which one do you choose?” She pouts and turns around, before she pushes an adorable child into his arms. “Here, there’s your answer.”
4.5
3483 Chs
The wife of a powerful family: Huo Shao, how dare you flirt with me
On the day of her escape from prison, she had died unexpectedly and was reborn into the body of Madam Huo.
He was the heir to the number one financial magnate. She had charged out of nowhere and from then on, the obedient and weak Madam Huo had started to awaken. She had been trampled under her feet.
Huo Shao had expressed that since she had already been conquered, wouldn't it be too unfair for her if she did not give her body to him?
The muzzle of the gun was aimed at her head, "I only lost my wife and did not divorce. Choose between loving me or dying for love. "
Gu Ruochu,"..."
Do I still have a choice?
4.2
2242 Chs
Farming in the Mountains: Max Level Jiaojiao Is Three Years Old
# HAPPY ENDING # 1V1 # DAILYFAMILYLIFE # POWERFULMINISTER # PURE PROTAGONISTS
In his previous life, Xue Yan was a powerful minister. When he returned to seven years of age, he no longer wanted to be one anymore. He simply wanted to settle down in this ravine, be a farmer like his brothers, and grow crops like ordinary people, so that he wouldn’t end up as he did in his previous life. In that life, he had all the power in the world, but his family was not fated to have a good ending. Unexpectedly, his father picked up a baby girl. She was great in all aspects except one. She couldn’t be allowed to sneak out alone. Otherwise, she would bring back a great general one time, and bring back a prince with a different surname the next. She even rescued the empress dowager of this dynasty…Not long after, she brought back the Emperor!***Jiang Yu, the best commander of Area A in the wasteland age, had transmigrated through ancient times and become a three-and-a-half-year-old girl!
4.5
2040 Chs
The Savior is just a 3-Year-Old
Three-year-old Jiang Huailu transmigrates to find herself at the execution grounds!
She opens her eyes. The guillotine blade is hanging above her head, swaying.
Her parents are wearing prison uniforms. They stretch their necks long, waiting for the guillotine blade to fall.
...
This is a world where devils prevail.
Evil energy rages here. People shut their doors at night and only come out at dawn.
The empire is in chaos. World order has collapsed. The monarchs are brutal.
Wars break out. People are living from hand to mouth.
The Imperial Preceptor predicts that a disaster is approaching. A devil will destroy the world, and the legendary savior will come to save them.
The entire empire is looking forward to the appearance of the savior, searching for her...
But the savior is only three and a half years old!
Can the savior cry in front of the world-destroying devil to stop him?
Three-year-old Jiang Huailu doesn’t really want to be the savior!
...
Isn’t it enough to stop the devil from harming other people thereby making herself the only one to suffer?
Saving the world indirectly is also a kind of salvation!
4.3
1577 Chs
How Am I Still Alive?
Spiritual Qi Resurgence, Gods descending?
Continuous disasters, all living beings suffering?
What does it have to do with me? I'm just a patient with an incurable disease, who's been given up on treatment and has a countdown to death.
Embarking on the path of exorcising demons and annihilating immortals with my crippled body is not for the sake of protecting my family and country, but because the hazardous duty pay is too tempting, especially the compensation...
"This Evil Gods profession system is cursed, even if there's smooth progress in the early stages, the practitioners will eventually commit suicide..."
"Give me a set."
"This Demon Sword poisons its user and has already taken ninety-nine lives..."
"Give me two, and also that man-eating demonic helmet, soul-devouring blood claws, get me a set."
"This Magic Potion is harmful to heaven and earth..."
"Enough talk, I'll take them all!"
However, the problem is, why am I still alive after taking on all these high-risk missions, stepping on every risk, and doing every deadly task?
【Congratulations, congratulations! Ranked first among the Top Ten Heroes Who Moved the World...】
"...Heavens, wasn't the average life expectancy in this line of work three and a half years? I've been here for one cycle of three years after another, I'm almost an S-level hunter, the first of the top ten heroes! Why am I still alive? I just want to make an honor sacrifice, scam some compensation! Is that so hard?!"
Not enough ratings
1541 Chs
Rebirth: How A Loser Became A Prince Charming
Qin Guan was reborn and sent back to his final semester in High School 18 years ago. Getting a second chance at life, he works hard to turn things around and eventually become a Prince Charming. What will his life be like the second time around? What will he have to go through? How will he succeed in turning from a loser into a Prince Charming? Read this story carefully and find out!
4.2
1010 Chs
I Have a Date with a Thousand-year-old Female Corpse
Tricked by a soothsaying mother, during the ghost year, ghost month, ghost day, and the wide-open Ghost Gate, I sneaked into the deep mountains with a Zhang Family heirloom, the Star Stealing Life-changing Talisman.
By a mix-up of Yin and Yang, a devastatingly beautiful thousand-year-old female corpse absorbed some of my life force, and she awakened...
Kids over 12, please watch this book together with the little buddy on your back, and don't block his view! (Note: don't turn back now, because he has also seen this text!)
Not enough ratings
1012 Chs
The Little Ancestor Teaches You How To Live
The ancient Divine Beast Susu descended to endure trials and became the youngest daughter of the Qin Family, who were nearing eighty years old; young in age but high in seniority, even the men in their twenties had to call her auntie.
Susu was also the only girl in three generations of the Qin Family, cherished by her parents, doted on by her brothers, and her nephews would fight over holding their auntie and protecting her.
Protect her? Susu said she didn't need it, for she was a mighty and ferocious Divine Beast!
With her around, no one would dare to bully the Qin Family members!
Those who bullied her family got sent flying; those who coveted their fortune got sent flying; those who tried to kidnap her got sent flying.
The kidnappers who captured Susu were frightened by her and willingly handed over their cell phones for her to call the police.
"How do I unlock the cell phone?" Susu asked.
"It requires fingerprint unlocking, you can use my finger," explained the kidnapper.
"How do I use your finger? Chop it off?" Susu asked again.
"No! No need to chop, it can be used while still attached to my hand!" the kidnapper wailed.
Chop off a finger! What kind of thought process was that?
Way too scary!
Ever since the lucky-buff-carrying Susu had come to their home, the family's luck had improved, their business prospered more each day, and the previously naughty young masters had become much better behaved, truly a little lucky star.
It was just that boy from the neighbor's house, who kept thinking about kidnapping Little Susu, causing the Qin Family men quite a bit of concern.
Maybe they should just break his leg again?
Not enough ratings
981 Chs
How the Zergs were Made
In this dawn age, we wake up.
Will use countless pairs of eyes to study our home world, and the surrounding environment, we walk as one, build shelters for the bee colony, develop industry, research new technologies, and make use of various resources on the earth.
Soon, we will be all over the world.
A small number of autonomous bee colonies were created, and were added to the colony as independent individuals.
These more powerful swarms have limited free will, but they still obey the highest will incomparably, just like other tool swarms.
As we completely dominate the planets, the will begins to pay attention to those worlds orbiting in other orbits. The smartest autonomous bee swarms have designed new ways of travel, giving us the ability to cross the long distances between planets.
Our swarm will soon become more prosperous.
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Not enough ratings
933 Chs
Sir, How About A Marriage?
At the peak of her career, A-list actress Song Ning announced her withdrawal from the entertainment industry for love, shocking the nation.
Everyone thought that she must have found her ideal home. That was why she was so determined.
At first, Song Ning thought so too. For the rest of her life, she would not be a celebrity. She would only be a virtuous and virtuous woman who would take care of her husband and children at home.
However, on the night before their wedding, she found out that her fiancé was having an affair with her best friend.
Enraged, Song Ning found a random man to register their marriage at the entrance of the Civil Affairs Bureau.
She originally wanted to take revenge on her scumbag fiancé, but she did not expect that the man who registered his marriage with her was the heir of nation's largest financial group, Mu Chen.
After they got married, Mu Chen doted on Song Ning and protected her in every way possible. He didn't allow anyone to bully her.
Song Ning always thought that she would be happy for the rest of her life and live the best life she wanted.
That's right, she got it. It was just a little different from what she had originally imagined. The person who gave her everything was someone else.
Many years later…
Song Ning looked at Mu Chen affectionately. "I'm really lucky. Thank God I met you and saved me from hell."
Mu Chen smiled faintly. “Yes, thank God.”
However, Song Ning would never know. Mu Chen wasn't talking about thanking God for letting him meet Song Ning. He was thanking God for letting Song Ning's fiancé cheated on her so that he would have a chance.
There was no such thing as an accidental encounter. It was just a premeditated pursuit.
That day, he waited for Song Ning outside the Civil Affairs Bureau for ten hours…
First, think about the relationship between Polly Pocket and the lemon. Will it be a friendship? An adversarial relationship? Then, create a setting. For example, it could be in a garden full of lemon trees in Polly's world. Next, come up with a plot. Maybe the lemon has a secret that only Polly can help with, like it's the key to a hidden treasure. Start writing with an interesting opening, like 'Polly Pocket was going about her day when she noticed a strange, shiny lemon.'
You can start by gathering all your old novels in one place. Then, you could list them on online platforms like eBay or Amazon. Make sure to describe the condition of the books accurately.
Well, it depends on which comic universe you're referring to. In some indie comics or specific storylines, there might have been a character named Polly Cooper. But she might not be well-known across all comic genres.
You can start by assessing the condition of your graphic novels. If they are in good shape, you can list them on online marketplaces like eBay or Amazon. Take clear photos and write detailed descriptions.
There were many bookstores in Baoding City that sold old books and magazines. The specific address and contact information could be found on the local search engine or social media. Some common bookstores include:
1 Book Building: There are many branches in the center of Baoding. You can find its contact information on the search engine of your local shopping mall or bookstore.
Qingnian Road Bookstore: It is located in Qingnian Road, Baoding City. It is a bookstore with a long history. It sells all kinds of old and new books and magazines.
3. Jingxiu District Bookstore: Located in the Jingxiu District of Baoding City, it is a large bookstore selling all kinds of old and new books and magazines, including literature, history, science, art and other fields.
4. Baigou Bookstore: Located in Baigou District of Baoding City, it is a bookstore specializing in the sale of used books. It sells all kinds of old and new books and magazines, including novels, history, biographies, etc.
In addition, some private collectors would sell old books and magazines. You could search for relevant information on local social media or search engines.
I'm not sure specifically which 'Polly' and what 'Nirvana' real story you are referring to. There could be many people named Polly, and 'Nirvana' can refer to the famous band or have other meanings in different contexts.
I'm not familiar with 'May or Polly of fiction'. It could be that they are characters from a local or indie - created fictional work. Maybe they are from a self - published novel, a small - town play's script, or some sort of regional short - story collection. Without more information, it's really a mystery.
There were novels similar to "Selling Old Friends"
Book of Troubled Times, Author: Ji Cha
2:"Spiritual Realm Walker", Author: Xiao Langjun
3: The Tang's Table, Author: Jie and 2
4."King of Familiars", Author: Light Spring Flowing Sound
Fairy, Please Listen to My Explanation, Author: Mi Tian Building
National Forensic Medicine, Author: Zhiniao Village
7:"Wait, Heroine." Author: Guan Guan Gongzi
8: Mantang Colorful, Author: Weird Cousin
9:"Hidden Dead Corner", Author: Get Lost
Final Divine Duty, Author: Tuoba Goudan
Beyond Time, Author: Er Gen
"This Game Is Too Real." Author: Chen Xing LL
Red Heart Sky Patrol, Author: What's the Matter?
Ring of Destiny, Author: Squid Who Loves to Dive
National Master of Ming Dynasty, Author: West Lake Encountered Rain
Choose a Day to Ascend, Author: Otaku Pig
17:"Who's in Love After Rebirth?" Author: What's Wrong?
Deep Sea Ember, Author: Yuantong
Chapter 19: Cultivation in the Chaotic World of Demonic Martial Arts, Author: Wenplagiarism
20:"Who told him to cultivate!" Author: The Whitest Crow
The following is a detailed introduction of these novels:
1."Book of Troubled Times": Holding a sword, drinking in Jianghu, slender waist and light palm.
The young man carried a long saber on his shoulder and hung wine on his waist. He strode forward, but the Jianghu in his heart was vaguely difficult to see.
Turning a page in the book of troubled times, it would rain for decades in the Jianghu.
Suddenly looking back, the world has been split into pieces.
2."Spirit Realm Traveler": Selling abalone's new book, hearse drift warning, idiom new warning, sister-in-law warning.
[9 stars!]
3."The Tang's Table": A New Book of Old Platinum in History
The people of the world and the affairs of the world are nothing more than dishes on the dining table of the Great Tang.
Although the original ingredients had the original flavor of food, Yun Chu still believed that the most delicious food still needed to be divided, cooked, and handled. The food that was finally served on the table was the food that most suited the stomach of the Tang people.
Steaming, braising, stir-frying, stewing... There were many cooking methods in the kitchen.
Whether it was Goguryeo, the Turks, Tubo, Tuyuhun, Xue Yantuo, Tiele…or even whales, tigers, sharks, and hungry wolves, the Great Tang was a furnace that could cook them all into peerless delicacies…
In addition to Li Zhi, Wu Wei, Zhangsun Wuji, Chu Suiliang, Li Ji, Cheng Yaojin, and other peerless seasonings, there would always be one thing that you would never forget, regardless of color, fragrance, or taste.
Yun Chu hoped that she would definitely have a seat at such a luxurious banquet!
Now, the delicious food had been cooked. Yun Chu laid out the napkin, picked up the deer knife, and closed her eyes. She was ready to enjoy an unprecedented feast to satisfy her hungry stomach.
4: King of Familiars: p(*^-^*)q 4 stars
The Light Spring Flowing, a new work, or an old familiar, the previous one was an unscientific familiar, a transformation from doujinshi. The results were very gratifying. This book belongs to the familiar version of the Revival of Reiki. From the beginning of the animal contract training, the family heirloom left behind by the missing parents, and the beginning of the familiar dungeon, there is enough suspense. The contract is signed, the author updates are guaranteed, read it with confidence!
5: Fairy, Please Listen to My Explanation: Ji Cha's recommendation
The Great Yan Empire had existed for more than 1,300 years.
The emperor was critically ill, the crown prince supervised the country, the local immortal sects occupied, and the central power disturbed the court.
When she woke up,
Xu Yuan saw the ruined temple in the mountains on a rainy night.
He saw a strange stone Buddha with a broken arm.
Also,
The woman in black beside the bonfire with a veil over her face.
He became the third son of the final BOSS, the direct descendant of the villain with a clean background and a good reputation.
The fake villains were waiting to be slapped in the face, while the real villains were carried around the world by a big block of ice.
Goldfinger?
Only fake villains relied on their golden fingers to make a fortune. Real villains dared to face their bleak lives!
"The heavens did not give birth to me, Xu Changtian.
"Father, save me!"
6."National Forensics": It's a really good case solving story. From the first chapter onwards, the plot is especially compact. It feels very immersive when you read it. It's a rare good story. I recommend it to everyone.
7."Wait, Heroine": I'm used to reading many tricks in the book and tired of the system upgrade. Then I'll experience a different martial arts world! The world's wind and clouds come from my generation. Once I enter the martial arts world, time will rush! The emperor's plan to dominate the world is to talk and laugh, but I can't get drunk in life. This kind of pleasure in the martial world, this kind of heroic spirit, wouldn't it be great!
Book Title: Heroine Wait
Author: Guan Guan
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Tagged: Wuxia Invincible Wen Daily Female Lead
[Plot summary: The main story is about the protagonist who transmigrated to a martial arts world and became an orphan. He was raised by his adoptive father, but the adoptive father passed away when the protagonist grew up.] After that, the protagonist followed his will and came to the Great Wei Imperial City to begin his Jianghu story!
In this world, there were the Northern and Southern Dynasties, there were the quick and happy grudges, there were the Heavenly Martial Arts, and there were poems and songs. The main character, on the other hand, revealed his true identity step by step through various events in this world. He met his beloved woman and family, and created his own martial arts legend.
The main story and side story were clear, the writing was smooth, and the fighting scenes were exciting. There were almost no poison points, and the author had racked his brains to match the couplets. It was a martial arts novel that was very worth watching.
[Introduction: Invincible style protagonist, grand story background, and very good at daily life and emotional processing.] Whether it was the male and female leads or the birds, they were all very well portrayed. Whether it was his style of doing things or his language and personality, he was very likable. I think the description of the pet bird is very cute, and it played a big role in advancing the plot and breaking the situation.
There was also a wonderful couplet section in the article. Unlike the copy, most of it was thought up by the author himself! In this aspect, he was very impressed with Guan Guan. By the way, Guan Guan's driving skills were first-class and had been recognized by many book friends.
The book had a grand world view, and the nine dragon pictures were scattered all over the world. It was also very fulfilling to watch the protagonist take them step by step. Many of the plots in the book were very humorous and made people smile from time to time. It was very unique! The civil can open his mouth to scold the ministers, and the martial can punch the world! It made one's blood boil!
8."Mantang Colorful": Recently, I like to read historical articles…
The author,[Weird Cousin], wanted to use this book to become a god, so he immediately opened this book after the end of the Song Dynasty. The updates were also awesome, and it could be said to be a sincere work.
Currently, he had more than 100 chapters. The style was political, the plot was compact, the characters were vividly portrayed, and the speed was fast, so his results on the leaderboard were also very good.
However, some readers also reflected that if the plot and character image of this type of novel were not grasped well, it would give people the feeling of playing house. Fortunately, the author's ability was obvious.
Those who mind the speed of the car should enter carefully. Those who liked history and politics could give it a try.
9."Hidden Dead Corner": 8.8 Get lost's new book. His books are basically very good in the early and middle stages. You can read them without worry.
10."The Final Divine Order":"The Final Divine Order" is a science fiction novel similar to "The Atlas of Heaven and Man" in genre, but the setting and style are more relaxed. The author combined the three elements of martial arts, prosthetics, and fantasy, giving people a fresh feeling. Although this was a refreshing novel that leaned toward the noob side, the author's writing was smooth, the plot was fascinating, and the rhythm was well controlled. The story progressed layer by layer, making people unable to stop. The author was a high-level FL martial arts author. He had excellent control of the rhythm and leveled up quickly. Although it was still uncertain whether it would collapse in the later stages, this setting was full of anticipation. The writing style and plot of this book were still passable. The background was a combination of modern and fantasy, so the setting should be quite grand. Overall,"The Final Divine Duty" was a book that everyone looked forward to reading. It was highly recommended for everyone to read.
11."Beyond Time": From "Seeking the Demon" to understand Er Gen, from "I Want to Seal the Heavens" to gradually understand Er Gen, from "Three Inches of Humanity" to understand Er Gen to sublimate. The books in Er Gen depicted a very grand worldview. Each book described a story that seemed unrelated but closely related. This book continued the style of Er Gen, decisive in killing and quick in revenge, making people unable to stop reading.
"This Game Is Too Real":"This Game Is Too Real" is a novel with a superb plot. One can't help but admire the author's writing skills. The writing style of the entire book was smooth, and there were no flowery words, but it made people feel comfortable reading it. Without realizing it, they had finished reading one or two chapters until they reached the entire book. The author handled the emotional parts very well. There was no awkwardness in the touching parts of the article, and there was no hint of chuunibyou in the passionate moments. From the beginning to the present, there were a few million words. A great country was slowly rising, making people sigh endlessly. Compared to the other powerful "fallen empires", this new kingdom was not as glorious, but we were fortunate enough to witness it bring mankind out of the barren era and open a new era of prosperity. It was a relaxing and happy day! How to trick players into cutting their own leeks! He had always heard that novels about players exploring other worlds were well written, but he wasn't interested in them because of the genre. After reading a few of them recently, he realized that they were indeed well written. The writing style and plot were all above the standard. It was worth reading. Too many people had recommended it, and it was actually very painful to follow the updates. It was better to save it and watch it again. In short, this novel was unforgettable and a good book worth recommending.
"Red Heart Sky Patrol":"Red Heart Sky Patrol" is a very grand and complete world view. The growth and values of the protagonist are also well expressed. This book's recommendation index was 4.3 stars (Not finished, looking forward to more), it could be said to be one of the best Xianxia novels. The author had his own system and logic. The full text had a complete outline, and some foreshadowing only came to fruition after more than 100,000 words. The protagonist did not follow the traditional cultivation path of Qi Cultivation, Foundation Establishment, Golden Core, and Nascent Soul. Instead, it was a unique system that gave people a novel feeling. In addition, the main character had a cute sister and a brother who lived and died. Their situations were different. The protagonist's actions were sometimes beyond imagination, and the author had put in a lot of effort in this regard. This book revolved around the protagonist's struggle, desperation, and rise. It told a magnificent story. Through the protagonist's efforts, he gradually revealed his true heart. The only drawback was that he did not need to chase after updates. He needed to fatten up before reading, so as not to miss the foreshadowing. In general,"Red Heart Sky Patrol" was a very wonderful Xianxia essay. The writing style was excellent, the words were gorgeous, and the words used were rich. There were even original or quoted poems, which added to the charm of the essay. Whether it was the story or the writing style, it was worth reading.
Ring of Fate: The Secret World Part 2
In the year 1368, at the end of July, Crimson would descend from the sky.
His heart was surging, his imagination was infinite, and he waved his hand against the wind. The young man was undefeated and hot-blooded!
"The Great Ming State Preceptor":"The Great Ming State Preceptor" is a refreshing historical novel. The main character of the story was Jiang Xinghuo, a transmigrator. He was forced to transmigrate to the Ming Dynasty during the Battle of Jingnan and became the emperor's national teacher. The author had a deep foundation in history, and the whole article was full of practical knowledge. From politics, economics, natural science to the way of governing the country, every class was refreshing. The main character, Jiang Xing Huo, used his mind as his main weapon. Through his own modern knowledge and ideas, he brought great changes to the Ming Dynasty. His story filled people with curiosity and anticipation about the history of the Ming Dynasty. At the same time, the author skillfully used all kinds of twists and suspense to keep people interested in the story. The Great Ming State Preceptor was a wonderful historical novel that was worth reading.
Choose a Day to Ascend: Choose a Day to Ascend with Great Demon King Xu.
If it's not enough, you can read the old books of the otaku pig,"The Herding God" and "Journey to the Abyss".
"Supreme Human Path","Supreme Emperor","Unparalleled World"
17:"Who's Going to Fall in Love After Rebirth": 3.5 stars
He was reborn, starting a business and making money. As for love, he didn't even want to talk about that.
Emmmm, it's a very good urban novel. The author's description of the details is very good. The female lead, Feng Daidai, is also very likable.
After being reborn, he asked for the love letter that he had given out. He flipped it over and wrote three lines:
It's impossible to work
To achieve wealth and freedom, never to be a slave
As for love, even dogs don't talk about that stuff.
On that day, the thick fog sealed everything.
On that day, he became the captain of a ghost ship.
On that day, he crossed the thick fog and faced a world that had been completely overturned and shattered. The order of the past was gone, and strange visions dominated the endless sea beyond civilization. The isolated island cities and the fleets that challenged the sea had become the only lights of the civilized world, while the shadows of the past were still stirring in the deep sea, waiting to continue to devour the dying world.
However, for the new captain of the Lost Home, there was only one problem he had to consider first.
Who knew how to sail the boat?
19:"Cultivate in the Demonic Martial Troubled Times": recommended
"Who told him to cultivate!" Once this guy became an immortal, he directly led the atmosphere of the cultivation world astray. I know you have the protagonist halo, but isn't this halo a little too strong? Lu Yangjian's character was not bad. He was a little funny, but his IQ was definitely on the line.
You can read these novels on Qidian Chinese Network.
There were many online stores and platforms that sold secondhand books, such as Taobao, Amazon, and Confucius. These platforms usually had a large inventory of books to browse and buy old books. In addition, some second-hand bookstores and online bookstores could also buy old books online. Before buying second-hand books, it is recommended to carefully compare the price and quality to ensure that you buy authentic books.