Stephanie,Stephanie wait for me don't leave me behind I said as I ran to catch up with her. I understand how she is feeling right now because if I were to be in her shoes I will do the same. Stephanie let's go home and eat am starving and I can't wait any longer I said in a cheering  tone but she didn't say anything. I know Stephanie for a long time and I know how she behaviors when she is bored so I don't want to worry her too much soon we reached home.Perpetual I don't think I have the appetite to eat so am going up stairs she said. But I can't eat this alone and have you forgotten you asked me to revise what the teacher taught in class today with you?No but I just don't feel like doing anything,i want to be alone she said. Then I won't also eat I said and put the pizza on the table and was about to go to my room when she said wait.Let's eat she said. I was extremely happy to hear her say that.That's the only way I use to blackmail her if she refuse to eat when she is bored.
Perpetual I don't want you to starving all night because of me I said within myself.i like this pizza Perpetual said. I gave her a fake  smile to make her happy.It's only left with some few days to your brother's birthday what will you get for him?Perpetual asked. I ordered for some red sneakers for him online and I know he will like it so what are you also getting for him? A wrist watch Perpetual said, did you also order it online? No I bought it the day we went to the mall she replied. Okay then good night I don't think I can learn today am tired.Sleep tight Stephanie and don't forget to dream of me Perpetual said playfully. I went to my room and changed into my pyjamas.I laid falt on my bed wondering where am gonna get money from and pay that son of a bitch.if I call my parent and ask them for money they will ask me what I want t o use the money for and I can't tell them what I did.Now I have to suffer the consequences alone.The only way for me not to pay for the damage that I have caused is to apologize to him.Yes let do it,I stand straight in front of my mirror and practice how to tell him am sorry I heard my door open, you still awake?I thought you were sleeping said Perpetual.Yes...... actually l........ it okay I already know what you are doing.You knew? yes I was standing at the entrance for some few minutes now.Okay I said lowing my head down.Come on it's pass 11:45pm you have to sleep now Stephanie and forget what happened. I nod my head and went and lay on my bed whiles Perpetual off the light.
*************
Breakfast ,I put my bag on the chair next to me and eat my pancake.it's yummy I said to Perpetual she gave me a killer smile on her lips.I hope it goes well she said. Yeah I pray so,I went into the kitchen and wash the dishes left and soon I was done.Perpetual we can go now I said. We reached school at 6:47am.The campus was really noisy than I expected, some pupil were  gathered in small,small groups chatting and having fan.I went to the locker room to get the books which I will be using for the first period. I open my locker and took all the books needed.Let go to class Stephanie Perpetual said. The class was empty with only few pupil seated and ready for class,that might be the serious students I guess. I get a seat middle seat for myself.Stephanie please you are wanted at the roof top a guys said. I was wondering how come he knows my name so I decided to ask him but I think I should rather asked him,who sent him to call me.Please who sent you to call me I asked in a polite manner.It's the president's son said.Stephanie I will go with you, No Perpetual I will have to do this alone I said in a low tone for only Perpetual should hear. Oh I see I will be right there in a minute I said boldly to him. Let me do my last practice I said to myself. Please am sor......ry for calling you a jeck and ask..ing you if you have no manner  and the car light that I have damaged am s.....orry for that.Please just do a favour by letting me go free because I don't have money to pay for it.Yes,yeah that's it go for it my girl I said to myself.Do this once and for all Perpetual said to cheer me up.
I went to the roof top and there he was standing straight like a zongo pillar.Alfred I called his name out to get his attention. Oh so here you are, since when were you standing there he asked.A few minutes ago I replied. Okay then let's go straight to the reason that I have call you for he said walking around me like a driver who doesn't know his destination. Alfred I will like to Apo...lo....gize for calling you a jeck and asking you if yo...u have no manner, am s...orr...y and the car light that I have broken am so..rry that I can't pay for it. Please do me a favour by letting me go scot free for this time. He clapped his hands and started laughing.What a nice drama, I thought you were only good at being bold but now I know you are also a drama queen he said. Let's play a game Annie my baby girl if you want to go scot free then you must do as I say,which simply means you will be my watchdog.

All nine legendary books contain the brightest to the darkest history of the Kingdom Zion. The books were hidden from the world because of the last book 'The End of Unity II'. The knowledge which the book was having was about a treasure which was lost. 
The search of the lost treasure may create conflict in the country which was believed by the first king of the country Ares. He decided not to disclose the rest of eight books. He. was afraid that the world may put the question on the existence of the remaining book.
The meeting at the Knowledge Bureau Library of True History Learner Society held for three hours with the secrecy. The most eligible members of society were chosen as the Golden Members. But for being a perfect Golden Member experience of five years is required. 
The meeting was ended with a great task to all the members. Christa was not given the task due to her less experience. Lord Hawkins only gave the task to the members whom he trusts the most. So Christa and Granny Rose were free and on Grany advice, Christa went to her place.
"Granny Rose I want to read that book", demanded Christa while they were walking toward the Bus stop. 
" How can you get a chance? You are not much experienced, Lord Hawkins is not even letting Little Lord Hawkins for touching the book", Granny Rose reminded her.
Christa and Little Lord Hawkins both were having the same level of skill, training, understanding, and wisdom. Since both of them joined in society same self day. Two of the were good friends as they always studied at the same lecture. The complete name of Little Lord Hawkins was Rubio Hawkins, his dream was to become a doctor like Christa but due to his family's ought he has to become a librarian of Asia's Biggest Library.
'Oh! Rubio, I wish you come true. I know you had not told it to anyone but if you are not going to speak through your heart. How will you conquer your dreams?'
Christa was just thinking about her friend Rubio. She knew how much she prays will not work but she believes not doing anything will also be bad. She always has sympathy towards him and will always help him at any cost.
After reaching the Bus stop, they quickly got the bus and within 20 minutes they reached the area where Granny Rose lives. In the entire journey, Christa was just looking through the window of the bus and on the other hand, Granny Rose was completely dedicated to talking on her phone. 
"Christa, What you got bored?", asked Granny.
" Nope", she replied instantly and she was still looking at her mobile phone and what she saw her eyes widened and were shocked. She then immediately shouted on Granny with an angry and annoyed voice.
"Whom were you talking right now?"
"Your Husband"
"Marco Stokes"
Granny nodded at her happily but Siya was getting angry at every passing moment. She knew Grany was talkative and had many boyfriends of her age but she never expected Marco.
"GRANNY", Christa shouted her on the way.
" Stay normal my child he knew yours and my relationship", replied the Granny Rose who was scared a lot not even getting her reason for angry.
The Granny Rose was 54 years old women who never get married so she always has a boyfriend older than her. She runs an orphan school with some donations and with the help of many mothers who just lost their children. Christa always helped them in medical purposes and when she was not in the country. She told her many doctor friends to give a visit to the school.
Christa has been in the relationship with her for eight years when the joint the True History Learner Society. She never refuses to help the children because she too never parents and she knew the pain of those children. She has gone threw all those pain but she always has a good friend Arana. Whenever she visits them there were always presents in the hand for the children but this time she ordered all the presents online.
Through the entire journey, Christa didn't speak a word to Granny. And was laughing from inside he was thinking Christa is getting jealous from her. And finally, their quiet journey ended when children saw her they all ran towards her like a mother dog a came to feed her puppies who were hungry from a while.
The tears were shedding threw her eyes, she hugged all of them one by one and ask about there health. All of them were looking healthy but the two seven years young little boys who were looking gloomy. She remembers that they were the cutest twin brother who she has ever met in her life, the boys didn't come to hug her.
On seeing that Christa ran towards the boys, she tightly hugged them and she whispered in their ears, " I missed all of you and do you miss me? my cute little buns".

Justice will appear to bare its fangs.
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A day like any other, yes that's it, because when you are forced to stay at home you lose track of time, Betta is bored, she and her mother have cleaned up the house, they have been sitting in the garden of the house, they have read, watched television, tried to make a new dessert, but the day is long and now they both look at each other, have a chat, call relatives, and then .... still there, it seems that everything they decide to do and what do you fear grumbles because you do not have the time to do it, now it seems not enough to fill those endless days.
Before, Betta felt whipped for not having time to read, now reading was a bore.
First s mom complained about not having time to take care of the garden, now the garden is perfect and apart from watering there was nothing to do.
Try new recipes? Before, we used to refer to when we had time to dedicate ourselves calmly, perhaps invite a friend or two, now we had food for an army but there were only two in the house to eat it.
Before it was hoped to be able to have a few hours free for a walk, now you have free time but you cannot leave home.
Betta feels suffocated, and so does her mother, who surrenders to boredom and falls asleep in front of the television.
Betta looks in chat, maybe someone is online, but there is nobody. What to do?
He looks around his room until his gaze falls on his old school books.
Among these, one in particular attracts her attention, a tour guide from when she was in South Korea.
He takes it in his hand and looks at it with nostalgia, who knows when it will be possible to travel again and maybe return to that wonderful country where she met him .... who knows what happened to him? Will he be married? Will he ever think about her and their brief history? Will be happy?
While these questions occupy her mind with nostalgia, she leafs through the guide, and a photo slips to the ground.
Betta bends down to pick it up, and a few tears roll down her face. Why does it still hurt so much? After all that time, how much 4? 5 years? Does it really matter? No it doesn't.
However, Betta realizes that in recent years she has lied to herself every time she has declared that she has looked ahead, that she has forgotten it, or when she declares that for now she does not want a relationship because she is fine alone.
Lies, all lies.
She understands it meantime looks at that photo and the tears fall and she murmurs without even realizing - I miss you. -
The memories are all there, trapped in a single photo, she turns the photograph over and in the back she finds his beautiful handwriting where he had written to her in Korean: - do you want to go out with me? -
Betta remembers when he gave her the photograph.
She was in a study abroad program to perfect the use of the Korean language, Betta had a degree in foreign languages, and she was studying for a masters in Asian languages, Korean was her favorite foreign language and when it was proposed to follow the study program at Seoul in South Korea, she didn't have to think about it and immediately accepted.
He was the assistant of one of the professors and she immediately fell in love with him.
She certainly didn't want to be reciprocated.
In her second week at the university when returning the papers from a given exam, he had put a picture of him with that short message written on the back.
At the end of the lesson, when she had collected her things to go to the cafeteria, the photograph had slipped to the ground.
It all started from there, a beautiful and happy year, but then she had to return to Italy.
Initially they had tried and hoped to be able to make their relationship work even if they were far away, until then he had started writing less, calling her less and finally it broke her heart. -I'm sorry, I love you and I miss you, but my mother wants me to marry, she says that at my age you can't stay single and continue to flirt with a stranger, foreigner, who lives far from me. This is why he organized a meeting with the daughter of a colleague of his, I accepted, most likely after tonight if the meeting ends well we will get together, and then our families will decide on the engagement date. I know you don't understand, I'm not asking you to understand, but I can't say no to my mother.
Betta had listened in silence, without uttering a word, he had begged her to say something, anything, to shout at him but she had remained silent, and in silence he had closed the communication.
For months he had tried to talk to her in all ways but Betta refused calls and video calls, the messages remained unread, and he finally gave up and was gone.
Betta had cried all her tears and isolated herself.
It had taken her 6 months before she could get her life back in hand. Only then do you open the messages, read them, and then I send only one in response: -I hope you are happy in your relationship without love, it's true I don't understand you and I don't want to, I don't hold a grudge, I'm not angry however I'm sad and disappointed, because you didn't think of asking me if you wanted to translate me to Korea and live there, you didn't even think that maybe we could consider the idea of ​​getting married, you preferred to take the shortest and simplest route instead of looking for a solution with me, you preferred accepting dating and the possibility of getting engaged and marrying a stranger you don't love, rather than trying it on me. You made your choice, I respect this goodbye.
 After that Betta had turned off her phone and rushed to buy a new sim card for her phone, deactivated all of her accounts and threw herself into work.
He recently created a new account on IG, one on Twitter, but he had preferred to avoid Facebook.
But now in the throes of nostalgia, overwhelmed by records and the discovery that she still wants him, Betta wonders if perhaps she could create a new account on facebook and go look for him, just to see how he is, what he does, if he is happy and if he is married ..... no, no bad idea, you worked so hard to forget it, now you are just confused and overwhelmed by a wave of emotions due only to the sight of the photo .... but ... maybe ....
But then curiosity and need overwhelm her and she takes her computer, in no time her new profile is created, and she immediately goes in search of him.
When she finds him she stays for a while staring at the screen where a post with him and some of his friends, some of whom he remembers the name of, smiles.
Betta thinks he hasn't changed at all, as handsome as if not more than before.
Hesitant with her heart to a thousand she scrolls through his page, reads, looks, at times smiles amid sobs and tears.
He reads his profile, now he is a writer and screenwriter, not that university professor, life seems to be going well for him, he seems happy and .... he is not married what ???
Betta is shocked what happened to that girl, why? Such as?
After a couple of hours her mother goes to look for her and finds her staring at the screen in that terrible state, looks at what she looks at and understands.
- Betta! I thought you had passed and forgotten.
- I thought so too mom, but I was rearranging my books and I found a picture of her, that picture, and I don't know how I found myself here, so ..... me .... mom still hurts, it hurts so much , I miss ..... no he's married do you believe it? I mean him ... I .... and now I find this out ... why mom? Was I not okay? We could talk about it, understand, try .....
- Betta, with the ifs, buts, perhaps, why this instead of this, in life there will always be, things cannot always be understood, explained, fa ale, yes, it's true, but we must accept and move on.
Give yourself a second chance, date someone seriously Betta, open your heart to love again.
- Mom I ... I'm fine by myself ... I ...
- You still love Seon Joon.
- I ... no ... yes .... maybe ...
- Her mother smiles at her, hugs her and then says: - Maybe you need to talk to him one last time, to tell him what you haven't told him, to ask what you never asked him, maybe there is something pending, this case contact him write to him, and if he answers you speak, and then forgive my daughter, yourself and him, you will see that later you will be able to move forward.
- Do you think this is a good idea?
- To be honest I don't know, but years have passed, you are both adults and maybe now you will be able to tell yourself what you have kept inside yourself before, trying will not hurt, what can happen? Bad is goes does not answer you.
- Thanks mom I'll think about it.
Her mother gently strokes her head, smiles and leaves her alone with her thoughts.
Betta knows that her mother is probably right, and she needs to know to heal that wound that has started to hurt and bleed again.
With a trembling hand, he presses the button to send a friend request, then decides to go down for a breath of fresh air in the garden, takes his phone and goes out.
Once outside he sits in a shady area and then lends himself to download the facebook application, once installed in her smartphone, she opens it and logs in his new account.
As enters, she is stunned to see not only that he has accepted her friend request, but has also sent her a message.
Betta is breathing and heart racing, she hesitates to open and read the text, but in the end she strengthens herself and opens the conversation window.
- Betta! It really is you! I can't believe it's you, I'm so glad you looked for me!
- Are you there Betta?
Betta reads and re-reads she doesn't know what to do, he is online, waiting for her to reply .... maybe .... you can do it! Think, that's why you looked for him, talk to him then close everything and go back to your life. - I'm here, hi Seon Joon, how are you?
- I'm fine and you? What do you do in your life? You're married? Do you have children? You are happy?
- I ... here I am well, I am a freelance translator and I write something here and there, I don't have your talent, but I manage. No I have not married, I am single .... I have no children and ..... I am happy I think ...i guess...
- Betta, this isn't you, you've never been so vague, what do you mean I guess?
- It means that I'm ok, I'm not unhappy ....
- But you are not happy ....
- uh? no ... that is I ... ... Jeon Soon me ....
- Betta is there something you want to ask me?
- Ah! ... maybe ..... yes .... but I don't know if I want to do it now.
-Betta, give me your number, I'll call you, let's talk, don't you want to?
- ... ....
- Betta?
- ... .....
- Betta please!
- + 39 **********
- Thank you. I'm at university now I have a lesson to do can I call you in an hour?
- Yup.
- Betta I haven't forgotten you I want you to know, there are things we need to talk about.
- Ok now I'm going, see you later.
-  Yeah see you.
The conversation ended, Betta feel like she can't take it, why she make it things like that again?

In a present where the whole world is experiencing the terror of the codiv pandemic, a man and a woman find themselves chatting and reconnecting with a friendship, only to discover that they are in love with each other again.
Between doubts, clarifications and uncertainties for the future, the two will rediscover the beauty of the sweetness of love.

What a fucking asshole.
His in-game name was [Steel Slice], and he was the spoiled son of a rich family. Out of sheer luck, as if being born into a CEO's family wasn't enough, he managed to roll an epic class in Eclipse Online called the [Barbarian King]. 
The man on his side was [Rock Head], who was [Steel Slice]'s bodyguard in real life and companion in game. [Rock Head] was a berserker, another rare class. 
Both men benefited from high base stats due to their good classes. Together, they were unstoppable against beginners. 
I panicked and tried to equip my [Dimension Ripper] gloves on my left hand. 
Due to level restriction, you cannot equip this item. 
"Dimension Room!"
You cannot enter the dimension room while in combat. 
"Summon Meat Shield!"
Meat Shield is taking a nap and doesn't wish to be summoned. Summon failed. 
I had nothing to defend myself with. Nothing else I can do— I curled my hands into fists and assumed a boxing stance.
��Ha! Let's kill this loser."
Steel Slice laughed as he saw me shout incomprehensibly. There I was, a grown man with a chuunibyou complex, shouting random skill names into the air. He swung his mace at me as I punched. 
Thwack!
My physical defense and strength were nonexistent. If only I wasn't such a useless class. If only I wasn't fighting a [Barbarian King] and [Berserker], the fight could've gone a different way. But the reality was that wishful thinking wasn't going to make my physical stat growths any higher, and the fight turned into a one sided slaughter. A minute in and I was on the ground, being kicked and slammed by maces. The pain was real. 
Actually, stats alone weren't enough to save me either. 
Some people would erroneously see my class as "min-maxed", a term that originated in dungeons and dragons and later expanded to other stat heavy RPGs. However, Eclipse was not a game where you could just press two buttons and spin down dungeons full of mobs with your mathematically optimized invincible character. Min-maxing meant nothing in this game, because relying purely on stats in a realistic virtual MMO was a surefire way to get yourself killed.
Execution and physical movement were needed to excel in PvP here. It was similar to the difference between kiting with an archer character in a regular video game, and actually running and turning backwards to fire arrows. The difference in complexity between two mouse clicks and a button press versus actually performing the physical action was massive.
My vision turned gray as my health hit zero.
"Hahahah, he dropped 15 silver.  This is such easy farming." 
I now had a 3rd person view of my dead body, as the world was in gray and fading. A 10 second counter was on the top right of my screen.
Steel Slice looted my body and walked off towards another new arrival. 
"Oh? A cute girl? Let's be friends. Did you know my father is the CEO of S corporation?"
Those bastards, they were even monopolizing the female players! 
I swore to get revenge on them. 
———
You have died.
You have lost a level. 
Because you are not a PKer, your chance for dropping an item is low. 
You did not drop any items.
You will respawn in 24 hours, at 3:40 AM. 
You will now log out.
"Fuck!"
I hopped out of my capsule and mimed throwing my headset at the floor, although I couldn't actually throw it because it costed 2000 dollars. But I was absolutely furious.
"Steel Slice! Rock Head! I will remember your names and kill you!"
A 24 hour penalty…
Eclipse Online's servers were time constrained to offer a fair gameplay experience to all players. Normally in MMOs, whoever had the most time to grind would eventually take the lead. That was unfair to people who had jobs, school, or other commitments. 
The solution to this was to limit gameplay to 8 hours per day. Due to advances in technology, players would be able to sleep while gaming and feel completely refreshed the next morning, so most gamers played during their sleep. 
Players could also bank hours they didn't use, so that they could use them any time later. This created a fair environment which eliminated the advantage grinders with a lot of time on their hands had in other MMOs. 
This was how Eclipse could get 1.6 billion players to play on launch. It was easily accessible, and did not interfere with normal life. In addition, time passed slower in Eclipse, so players could experience their real lives and then adventure for a long time in Eclipse in their free time each day.
24 hours was a substantial penalty. It meant that you lost 8 hours of play time and progress in the game world. 
In addition, dying carried separate penalties depending on whether or not a player is a frequent PKer, and other factors. 
I headed to the kitchen and opened the fridge, and took out some leftover rice and two eggs. With a bit of theatrical aggressiveness, I cooked the rice with eggs, taking my anger out on the eggs in the pan with my spatula . 
Currently, I work as an accountant at a large firm, but I don't make much money compared to how expensive it is to rent in the city. Money was tight because I inherited a large debt from my father's failed business ventures, after my parents passed away from a car accident a few years ago. 
It would be nice if I could make a lot of money from Eclipse, pay off my family's debt, buy an apartment, and find a girlfriend. But for now, that was wishful thinking.
I spent the night fuming about getting killed by Steel Slice.  The next day at work was business as usual, and I left the office at 6:30pm. After taking care of some errands and watching some TV, I stepped in the capsule at midnight, only to be greeted by a lock out notification. Locked out until 3:40 AM because of my death. What an inconvenience. With nothing left to do, I closed my eyes and waited until the death lock-out expired. 
======
You have respawned at the nearest town.
"Buying a beginner sword!"
"Looking for a healer for our party!"
The town center was bustling with activity. Only a day passed, but players were already becoming much more familiar with the game. I felt something appear on my shoulder.
"Welcome back master~"
Several people stopped and looked. 
"Wow, he already has a pet."
"Must be his unique skill."
"But look at his equipment, he must've gotten robbed or something."
"What a noob."
A single day of progress made a huge difference in perception. What was considered normal beginner gear just yesterday was now an indication of a bad player. I shrugged off the comments and talked to Meat Shield.
"Thanks for leaving me to die."
"I was taking a nap~"
"Useless cat. Don't take naps when your owner is in danger."
"I'm going to take a nap again~"
Meat Shield left just as quickly as she appeared. 
The cat was vaguely reminiscent of an ex girlfriend of mine. I bit my tongue and moved on.
My first mission was to explore the town and gather information. My class Dimension Thief started with abnormally low stats compared to other classes. Even the basic thief started with stats in the mid 30s. My stats made me unable to hunt even level 2 boars, which were a low level monster that many combat classes were grinding to get started. 
I checked my status. I was still level 1 even after the death. 
Getting to level 3 to equip [Dimension Ripper] was my new challenge. 
"Curse you, Steel Slice!"
A user logged in right next to me. His name was [Books], a young man with red hair. 
"You were killed by him too?" I asked him, sensing an immediate camaraderie. 
Books looked at me with comically sad eyes and grabbed both my shoulders. 
"We are brothers in misfortune, brother Spoon. Let us team up and exact revenge on that asshole and his bald minion."
It wasn't a bad offer. I extended a handshake.
"Let's do it, brother in misfortune."
"So, what's your class?"
I wasn't about to tell him that I had a unique legendary class. 
"I'm a rare class, Dimension Thief. What about you?"
"I'm a unique rare class, Merchant of Avarice."
I groaned. He chose a merchant class. I was intending on piggy backing on him for a few levels, but even that seemed out of the question now. Other people might be impressed by the fact that he got a unique class, but I didn't think the heroic prospects for a merchant class were high. 
Books grinned. 
"Dimension Thief, huh. So what's your unique skill?"
"I can summon a cat…"
"…"
Meat Shield popped back out onto my shoulder.
"Is this your new friend, master~"
"Shut up. Dumb cat."
Books laughed. 
"She's cute. Anyway, my unique skill is [Charm]. It gives me 10% more attractiveness when speaking to women."
"…"
"…"
"Didn't think I'd ever be able to say this, but that's even more useless than my cat."
We walked around and gathered more information. With our skills and classes, nobody wanted us in their party, so we had to find a non-combat quest to give us experience to level up. We also learned that people were reluctant to share information about their unique skills, for various reasons. 
After much searching, Books ended up finding a joint quest.
Quest
Dish washing
 
Description
The local cook has asked you to wash his dishes. 
Type
Common quest
Difficulty
Nonexistent
Reward
Experience and gold
And so, I spent my first full day in Eclipse washing dishes with Books. Not exactly the glamorous adventuring lifestyle I was expecting from the launch week of Eclipse Online.
The next day, we met at the same place and continued to wash dishes. The work was absolutely grueling and time consuming, but we didn't find any better alternatives. Meat Shield dipped in and out to laugh at our plight. She was currently sitting next to the sink, napping. 
I did get to know Books a bit better though. He was a recent college grad who also lived in Seoul. Currently he was working as a waiter and applying for other jobs. His hair wasn't actually red in real life, but he enjoyed being a free spirit in game. He was a friendly and trustworthy guy, and we bonded considerably over hours and hours of menial labor. His goal was to be rich as possible, which is why the system might have given him a chance at his class. 
Ding ding. 
Quest [Dish Washing] completed.
You have leveled up.
You have leveled up. 
Books had his same cheery grin.
"We did it Spoon!"
"Yes we did."
What an accomplishment. I wish I was being sarcastic, but the reality of the situation was that earning any kind of experience in my current sorry state was a huge accomplishment. 
July 24th 2020 update to chapter 2: Added two paragraphs about min-maxing and why that doesn't apply to Eclipse Online, because readers have been coming into this story with expectations of a path-of-exile story where the MC is a mathematically optimized wrecking ball, when in fact things are very different in a VRMMO compared to two button presses and a spin to win isometric ARPG where hits and misses are dictated by a "dice roll" instead of whether a weapon swing actually hits or misses.

What happens if you stay in character select for too long? This is the story of [Spoon], who discovers a glitch in character select. Why is there a black cat here, and what the hell is this trash unique class it gave me? Story written in the style of KR web novels. Expect a brutal PvP system, dark souls difficulty PvE content, and a story that follows a serious narrative with a dash of comedic relief and adult content.

With the cash and watch in tow, the group drove off in their car.
Li Du kept the watch in little bug's black hole. He had the real deal, why would he wear
a fake? He could not bear to dump the imitation watch, but could not derive any
happiness from keeping it either.
They stayed another night in a hotel and the next day, they started their journey back to
Phoenix.　　
Amengda Mountain in South Africa had been purchased successfully, and Li Du was
free to go over to develop the area any time he wished.
However, Li Du wanted to let Carl arrange for the diamond inspection team to conduct
their checks first. He was not in a hurry to begin the development and was keener to get
an evaluation of Amengda first.
For now, he wanted to go and resolve the bet he had made at Harry Winston, Inc. He
had to obtain Carlston Fritz's shares!
Sophie had returned to the villa first, and the five little ones had set up their own base in
the spacious backyard. Each of them drew out their territory.
Little Flathead, Ah Meng, had the largest territory. The four little ones were unwilling to
provoke Ah Meng. The hounds were clever enough to notice the wariness of their four
bosses, and were even more cautious around the new family member.
The truck entered the villa's grounds, where Big Quinn's wife, Rosalind, was waiting for
him with their three children. Seeing their father, the children climbed onto Big Quinn
and hung onto him like monkeys.
It was a heart-warming moment: Godzilla brought his gifts over to Victoria, Brother Wolf
went to see his recovering daughter and Lu Guan was reunited with his Golden
Retriever.
Hans wanted to take the opportunity to leave as well, and said, "I miss my sister very
much. I want to visit her."
"No, the two of us have to organize these books," Li Du said firmly.
Hans instantly lost his enthusiasm and said lifelessly, "We have to do all that work?"
Li Du said, "What if there are valuables in this pile of books? We have to look carefully."
Big Ivan took the initiative to bring down the books from the car. Hearing Li Du's words,
he took out a comic book that had been preserved in pristine condition. He passed it
over to them and said, "That's right. Look, this book seems like it could be valuable."
With a smile, Hans took the book from Big Ivan. His eyes widened.
Hans held the book in one hand and his phone in another. Then, seeing that his mobile
connection was too slow, Hans yelled at Lu Guan, "Let go of your stupid dog and bring
me my laptop! Hurry!"
Li Du stepped over, took a look at the book and said, "Aren't you being too dramatic?"
The comic book looked like it had been around for some time. The red cover page had
turned dull. On the front cover, Spiderman carried a little boy and was about to swing off
a skyscraper. There were shadows of cars on the streets below him.
The top right corner of the comic book carried the numbers '1962', and the bottom left
corner was labelled '12 cents'. The word Marvel was neatly printed above Spiderman. It
was a Marvel book.
Hans said, "Dramatic? I am beside myself. This seems to be the first Spiderman comic
book from 1962. If it really is, this is very valuable."
"More than ten million dollars?" Li Du asked expectantly.
Hans rolled his eyes, "How can that be? But it might fetch a few hundred thousand or a
few million."
Once he laid his hands on his laptop, Hans quickly made an internet search. Then, a
piece of news flashed on his screen. There was a picture of their comic book on the
news website.
The headline was, 'Spiderman' Snapped Up At Paris Auction. Comics Connection Pays
1.2 Million.
The news article described the story of that comic book. At an auction in Paris last year,
that first issue of Marvel's Spiderman comic was brought out, and Comics Connection
bought it for 1.2 million. It was actually exhibited in its town hall!
After reading that piece of news, Hans carefully removed the packaging to examine the
comic book more closely.
Having read the publishing details, he could not help but pump his fist in the air. He
yelled, "Yeah, yeah, yeah! This is awesome! It's this book! One million and 200,000 !
One million and 200,000 US dollars!"
Shocked, Li Du asked, "Really? Someone would actually fork out over a million for a
comic book?"
The most expensive books that Li Du had come across were the set of National
Geographic magazines he kept. They were priced at more than ten million.
However, that was ten million for more than a thousand magazines. Besides, most of
those were the only existing copies in the world. Also, from his perspective, National
Geographic magazines represented parts of history. It belonged to the narrative of all
humankind, and was not something that comic books could compare to.
Now this comic book disrupted his understanding and knowledge of magazines and
their value. A comic book, one that was published only fifty odd years ago, could
actually be worth more than one million?
A million was not the most they could earn from the comic books, however. As they
continued to organize the stack of comic books, they found a few more that were as
precious or even more so.
One of those was the first issue of Superman. On the front cover, Superman was
wearing his iconic red cape, blue spandex top, and red pants. He was running away
from a storm, looking as cool as ever.
In the middle of the front cover were the words 'Action Comics #1'. This meant that it
was the first issue.
Hans caressed the dated comic book and said, looking punch-drunk, "This is history.
We are looking at history. Buddies, this was the start of it all, the birth of American
heroes! We are looking at a baby photo of an American hero!"
Li Du asked, "Is it very valuable? Run an online check, how much can it fetch?"
Hans said, "There are no trading records online. At most, there are only ten copies of
'Action Comics #1' in the entire world. Even DC Comics Company don't have it… oh,
they had it previously, but it was stolen!"
Li Du was optimistic, "Then it should be worth a lot, right?"
"Let's put it this way, don't talk about money, brother. This book is priceless!" Hans
exclaimed. "There are no trading records of the original copy of this comic. However,
the re-released copy was sold for 1.8 million US dollars!"
Li Du was shocked. "A re-release version can fetch such a high price? Are those comics
collectors crazy?"
Hands said, "The high price is due to the main character. Superman is iconic, it is the
first superhero in human history!"
Li Du shook his head, "At the time of the Ming dynasty, we already had a superhero
named Sun Wu Kong in China. This is the first superhero in our history."
Hans called out, "Who cares who came first? Anyway, this comic is very valuable. It is
very, very valuable!"
Li Du carefully took the book out of the wrapping paper.
There was a price indicated on the front page. The comic was published in June 1938,
and its selling price had been ten cents.
As Hans continued to call out, 'careful, careful', Li Du checked the information related to
that comic book. 　　
The first issue of Superman comics, 'Action Comics #1', was the holy grail in the comics
industry. It was said that there were fifty copies of it in the world, but there were less
than ten registered on the official records. They were sitting either in huge publishing
houses or in the hands of billionaires.
Besides, Li Du also found a hand-painted copy of the 'Fantastic Four' that had Stan
Lee's autograph on it. That comic book was also worth a lot. Comic books hand-painted
by Stan Lee were typically exhibited in the gallery of Marvel Comics. Few of them were
found in the possession of individuals.


They love gold, and they love silver. Even more so, they love gems that dazzle, like stars across the skies. 
Firearms, jewelleries, and precious metals; A collector’s world will not be complete without antiques.  
Storage auctions, old goods trade, re-estate sales and gold-digging. But the truth is, if one wants to make money, then the supreme way is through searching for the legendary treasures. 
Holding the fort, there’s an ocelot, a wolf, and an Andes condor. At the side, there’s a loyal hound, an irascible ape, and an African honey badger. Who said that you can only rely on humans when treasure hunting?! 

Morvous's Pov
             I have been observing maven for the past few days he has changed a lot he was more interactive than before and he is even speaking with 'twik' which I was not expecting. His eating habits have changed now a days he is eating more food. Previously he was never enthusiastic and very picky when it came to food. Today he came on his own and asked me for a book I felt very happy .may be what Maria said is true I should just leave free than forcing him. Feeling very happy I decided I need to get few books for my son. So I decided to go to diagon alley.
                               I went to flourish and blots asked the manager about books on history of wizarding and also few books for children. When he told me the price of the book I was shocked the book costs around 1500 galleons.i left disappointed this was the first time maven asked me some thing useful since his birth and I didn't have money to purchase it. Should I send a Owl to Gaunt manor asking for few books. No this was the answer that came to my mind I know how much my family members hate me and my son. So I decided to ask few sensible friends who didn't have prejudice towards me.
                       There was only one person who came in to my mind that was Maria she was the only one  who ever helped him.i owled her if I could talk to her in person at leaky couldron. She send me reply that she will meet at 4 pm .so I waited for her at leaky couldron. Then I saw her coming out of floo network.she saw me and gave me a smile
" Hey Morvous I never expected an owl from you what's the matter ".
                   Then I explained to her the situation and the present condition of maven.she gave a weird expression.
"Oh my almighty Morvous is asking for help this is in expected when did you gaunts acted so pleasent "
" Common Maria can you get me these books I am just borrowing these books I will return then without any damage"
" Ok Morvous for the sake of that kid I will loan you these books. If the kid is  really able to show his worth I am willing to guide him/ provide few more books that don't involve spells. You should know getting books out from my family library is like as long as they are basic knowledge books I can provide that kid ".
" Thank you Maria thanks a lot "
"I don't need your thank you Morvous. what can you give me in return for this help"
" What do you want " said Morvous with a poker face.
" Ha ha look at your face i will use this favour when I need what do you say".
" Ok as long as your wish is with in my power and doesn't have contradiction s with my family I will fulfill it".
" Excellent we got ourselves a deal "
"Ok when can you get me these books next month 7th is Mavens birthday I like to invite to you".
" Hmm ok I will give get the books on his birthday and thank you for your invitation. I will take my leave I got lot of work to take care of"
Maria stood up and left.

Story is about a individual who reincarnates from 2018 as a Gaunt's family member in 1817. Mc has very little idea about Harry Potter series.


Disclaimer:
This work is not for profit. No copyright infringement intended. All recognizable characters, plot, setting, etc. are the property of J.K.Rowling and/or Warner Bros.

Upon hearing Shiroishi Kazuma's words, Ko Gohon's eyes instantly lit up and he anxiously said, "Uncle Kazuma, I've realized my mistakes. Quickly teach me, what do I have to do?!"
"Currently, the previous bet is already over. We'll just ignore it and not consider it any further." Shiroishi Kazuma slowly said, "So, now, we mainly have to focus on the online novel website.
"According to your bet with Hong Dali, the person with the most number of daily updated books two weeks later wins. If it's according to your idea to increase the flat fees of the authors at the novel website and find ghostwriters to increase the number of novels, all these can more or less be done, but it's still far from enough!
"In this day and age, channels are the king.
"Number one, get through all the possible channels of the novel website and liaise with our joint venture companies in Heavenly State. As long as they are enterprises related to the internet, they must all advertise on the novel website.
"Number two, liaise with the telecommunication companies in Heavenly State and get them to send messages to prompt people to read our novels!
"Number three, liaise with all the web portals in Heavenly State, including Weibo, and open all channels to read our novels.
"Number four, hold a free of charge reading day to attract those readers that are used to reading free of charge books.
"Number five, hype things up and expose our Feng Yun website's remunerations for our authors on all the websites related to novels!
"Number six, liaise with the TV stations to interview our authors and create more exposure for the website!" 
Upon hearing Shiroishi Kazuma's suggestions, Ko Gohon's face glowed as he firmly smacked his thigh. "Understood. I'll get these done right away!"
…
In the next few days, advertisements about Feng Yun website suddenly emerged everywhere. Advertisements for Feng Yun website were all over all the various websites in Heavenly State.
"Feng Yun website is the largest local reading base, free of charge reading and downloading of the novels. No pop-up ads, simple and clean webpage. Come to Feng Yun website to find good novels!"—Haoche Website. 
"Feng Yun website is an online novel website with no pop-up ads, providing the latest and best novels for all novel lovers. Come to Feng Yun website to read novels!"—Dream Paris.
"Feng Yun website provides you with various literature works with no advertisements to spoil your reading experience. It's a website which creates an elegant environment to read novels for all friends who are literature lovers, and the content includes various popular novels."—Guodian Online. 
…
On smartphones.
Countless people throughout Heavenly State had received messages about Feng Yun website's novels.
"We welcome you to the free of charge reading column, Feng Yun website provides all kinds of awesome and exciting novels." 
"[Urban] Personal Show: My Best Grade Missy."
"[Military Affairs] Special Operation of the Falcons: Special Force Number One." 
"[History] Great Waves Again in the Court: Big Fatuous Ruler."
"[Urban] Exceedingly Beautiful Superior: Pretty Tenant."
"[Fantasy] Wuzun Sword Slashes The Vault Of Heaven: Wudao Vault of Heaven."
Countless curious readers clicked on the advertisements, and after taking a few glances, they were satisfied with what they saw. "Mm, these book recommendations are not bad. It's quite good to kill time. This Feng Yun website is quite brilliant!"
Of course, there were those unimpressed as well. "Tsk, such a tacky way of promoting books. Now that there is the smartphone reading app produced by Young Master Hong Dali, who would still want to read these. Zhong Dian website is the king!"
…
On Xinhai Weibo—
Drunk and leaning on the fence of the pavilion, Meng Ziying Weibo Talent: "Feng Yun website's novel 'Yifan's trouble' is very well written. I like how Yifan bullies Shaowan, serves him right for bullying Xiaochao… Mm, amusing as usual, this work is quite good." 
Douban Doujiao Doubao Weibo Talent: "Feng Yun website's novels are quite good. I read novels there the whole day today. The books are not bad! Worth taking a look at them, I strongly recommend!
@Tangdou-like unlucky person: Feng Yun website is not bad, quickly gather and take a look @Dark Building Lonely Spirit 
@Dark Night Vigilante 
@Zuiyu Changwan_Shifu Calls Me Xiaowan @Muying Huange_Little Angel Of The Wolf Master 
@Fleeting Time At Finger Tips."
"Feng Yun website rises strongly, regarding the rise of online literature."—Soulang.
"Earth-shaking big scheme, about the counterattack of Feng Yun website."—Easy Net.
"Small online novel, big wealth! Feng Yun website's powerful rise!"—Dongfang Wealth.
"Read novels, go to Feng Yun website. Write novels, still go to Feng Yun website."—Tianjing's Plaza.
…
In the various readers' group chats.
"These two days, there are so many free books to read on Feng Yun website. I've discovered a few good ones."
"Really, then I'll go and take a look too."
"Of course it's true, it writes that the books are free of charge for a limited period of time!"
"Not bad, not bad. This website is doing pretty well!"
…
On the largest local online novel forum.
"Overwhelming amount of subscriptions! Feng Yun website with all kinds of awesomeness!"
"Zhong Dian or Feng Yun? A newbie feels that Feng Yun is still better!"
"Please help, a newcomer wanting to know whether it's better to go to Feng Yun or Zhong Dian? I personally feel that Feng Yun is better, I can earn quick money."
"Zhong Dian wants to defeat Feng Yun just by relying on a smartphone app, does Feng Yun know about this?"
…
At the TV station.
"Hello, hello, as a Great God-level author on Feng Yun website, may I know how much can your monthly earnings reach?"
"Earnings, this… Around 20 to 30 thousand per month is still fine."
"So much? Then you must be one of those people with the highest earnings on Feng Yun website, right?"
"No! How is it possible that my earnings are so high. My fingers are not nimble, so I type considerably slower. We have people who can type fast and are able to write 10 to 20 thousand words per day, and their remuneration is at least 50 thousand and above per month. There are even people earning 100 thousand!"
"So much?!"
"Yes, Feng Yun website's perks are very good."
…
In Tianjing City, the tallest television tower, in the top floor revolving restaurant.
"Young Master, Chief, the latest totaled reports of Feng Yun website are out!" The bodyguard was shivering with fear as he looked at Shiroishi Kazuma whose back was facing him and was standing in front of the window with his hands placed at his back. This time, he really saluted him. "According to the latest reports, currently, the site traffic of the website has already increased to 2.4 million and above for daily independent IPs. These two days, large batches of newcomers have started writing new books, and the number of updated books in three days have already reached 3,600 books!" 
"So fast!" Ko Gohon exclaimed, "Uncle Kazuma, your idea is really useful!"
"So-so." Shiroishi Kazuma's voice was very calm. "How many daily updated books does Zhong Dian website have now?"
"Chief," The bodyguard's expression and voice were filled with respect. "At the moment, there are approximately 4,500 newly updated books daily."
"Mm, we still lack 900 books." Shiroishi Kazuma said with satisfaction, "It's still within our control. If things continue progressing this way, probably in no time, we will be able to overtake Zhong Dian website. After all, the authors are after all the benefits and perks. As long as there is enough advertising, and the money is sufficient, it's not difficult to attract authors over."
Ko Gohon fully looked up to Shiroishi Kazuma now, as he anxiously asked, "Uncle Kazuma, then, do we continue like this? Why don't I get more ghostwriters to write more books? It's fine as long as it can surpass Hong Dali. I don't plan to earn much money from it."
Upon hearing Ko Gohon's words, Shiroishi Kazuma shook his head and slowly said, "No, if Hong Dali can earn money, why can't we?"
"Ah?" Ko Gohon said in surprise, "Uncle Kazuma, you're planning to… seriously run this Feng Yun website?"
"Yes." Shiroishi Kazuma nodded, yet he didn't continue talking about the novel website but instead looked out of the window, saying, "Young Master Gohon, look at the night view of Tianjing City. How beautiful is it? It's not lacking compared to Tokyo in our Jaban Empire, isn't it?" 
It was night right now. The night view of Tianjing City was extremely beautiful. Neon lights were flashing, and it was especially comfortable to stand from high up and look down, coupled with the gentle night breeze.
"It's very pretty." Ko Gohon agreed. "I haven't really noticed it previously."
"Yes, we haven't noticed it previously." Shiroishi Kazuma's voice was very calm, as he slowly stated, "It's the same for our Toyoda Conglomerate. As the top 16 in the world, the funds of our Toyoda Conglomerate are ample. You normally don't care about this, so you won't care about how much money you spend. You just feel that all the money is there for you to take it."
"I understand, Uncle Kazuma." Upon hearing this, Ko Gohon instantly understood what Shiroishi Kazuma meant.
Actually, he wasn't a stupid person. It was just that in the midst of fighting with Hong Dali, he had always been at the losing end, thus his conflicted mind.
Toyoda Conglomerate was indeed very rich. Just like the night view of Tianjing City, though it was pretty, one wouldn't notice it after looking at it for many times. But no matter how rich it was, after all, it had been built up bit by bit, and it didn't just drop down from the sky.
In that case, as long as they properly operated this Feng Yun website, then they could earn money. So why don't they do it properly and well?
"Uncle Kazuma, what should we do next?" Ko Gohon asked.
"Now since the popularity has already been increased, then next, we'll take in all the good ones and eliminate the bad ones." Shiroishi Kazuma slowly said, "Eliminate all those poor-quality books and get them to finish writing them as soon as possible. Secure those good-quality books and do your best in nurturing their authors. At the same time, slightly change the welfare benefits policy and slowly convert the severance method to giving out dividends. After the novel website has entered a stable phase of operation, it would then be a virtuous cycle." 
"Uncle Kazuma, you are brilliant!" Ko Gohon was elated. "Then, after the website has entered a virtuous cycle, we can earn quite a lot of money, right?"
"Yes." Shiroishi Kazuma smiled. "Don't belittle online novel websites. All the profits from the adaptations of films, online games, merchandises and so on are actually huge. I truly admire Hong Dali. The things started up by this lad truly have very big prospects!" 
"After hearing what Uncle Kazuma just said, I realized that this Hong Dali is very brilliant!" Now, Ko Gohon finally had to admit that Hong Dali was indeed brilliant. "I haven't thought about all this!"
Speaking up to this point, Ko Gohon recalled his bet with Hong Dali. "But Uncle Kazuma, my bet with Hong Dali…"
"Hehe, there's no hurry on that." Shiroishi Kazuma wasn't worried at all about the bet and insipidly said, "Since I've come, of course I have a way to help you win. Wait for a few more days, let's see first whether Hong Dali's side makes any moves."
Shiroishi Kazuma assured Ko Gohon, then instructed him, "Remember, leave your trump card for the last. Don't take them all out at once. Or else, what will you have left to fight him by then?"
"I understand!" This time, Ko Gohon was really convinced. "Thank you for your advice, Uncle Kazuma."


"I have to squander; otherwise, won't it be a waste of my parent's talent at earning money?" Hong Dali answers a reporter's question matter-of-factly. 

Just after the interview ends, Hong Dali opens the Great Prodigal System's interface and looks at the various good stuff displayed in it. Stroking his chin, he mumbles to himself, "I just need to squander 200 billion yuan more to exchange for the blueprint of the core technology, Engine Destruction, found in the strongest humanoid mecha weapon, Neo Granzon. Looks like I'll have to work harder!"

"I want to splurge! I want to squander!"


The problem with the Chinese Arts Association was over. Besides some news about it online, nothing much was being reported about it.
What made everyone curious was that the President of the Chinese Arts Association actually took the initiative to apologize and that stunned everyone.
Meanwhile, Lin Fan's fans were ecstatic. The more powerful their idol seemed to be, the happier they became.
A few days later.
At Cloud Street.
Zhao Ming Qing had left Shanghai for a few days and his chosen destination was the mountainous regions of Yunnan.
In the mountainous regions of Yunnan.
Zhao Ming Qing came out of a torn and tattered wooden house. He wasn't wearing the same thing as what he would wear in Shanghai. His clothes were a little torn and he wore a pair of cloth shoes. They were stained with mud. He certainly walked through several treacherous paths.
"It's okay, you don't have to send me. Lie in bed and continue resting. Take your medicine regularly and you will recover soon," Zhao Ming Qing said and smiled. Qiu Jie and Zhang Tong Tong were with him. They carried their suitcases and came to the mountainous regions together. They only brought the important tools.
Zhao Ming Qing's Chinese medical skills were powerful. He was able to use acupuncture with Chinese Medicine to treat illnesses. At the same time, he provided free medical treatment. He would pay for those villagers that were in difficult situations and didn't charge them any money.
With Zhao Ming Qing's abilities, his children had all become adults with their own careers. He was the Director of Shanghai's First Chinese Medical Academy and his salary was pretty good. He had quite a lot of savings and he could afford to pay for them.
Qiu Jie and Zhang Tong Tong were full of hope for Chinese Medicine after the free voluntary medical booth that time. Although they came to a mountainous region, they reaped a lot of benefits. They finally understood the deep meaning behind their jobs.
"Thank you, Doctor Zhao." A farmer said. She had some problems with her lungs and she was coughing non-stop. Sometimes, she would even cough out blood. However, since Zhao Ming Qing came here, her illness had improved significantly.
Initially, she didn't really trust these strangers but she later realized that they were good people.
The head villager welcomed Zhao Ming Qing and the others warmly. He even arranged for a special accommodation for them.
The village was occupied by mostly the elderly and young children. When they knew that a doctor came to give free treatment, they were ecstatic; especially since the doctor was highly skilled.
Zhao Ming Qing smiled, "You don't have to send us off, you can return home."
The old villager didn't return home. She just stood there and watched Zhao Ming Qing and the others leave.
As they walked a distance away, Zhao Ming Qing turned back and waved goodbye. Then, the villager slowly made her way back home.
Zhao Ming Qing said, "This time, you guys have to learn as much as you can. The most important thing about Chinese Medicine is to be grounded. At the same time, no matter what status you hold in the future, you should never forget these values."
Qiu Jie and Zhang Tong Tong nodded, "We will remember it."
They felt extremely blessed to be able to be with the Director and he was willing to teach them valuable lessons. These were lessons that they would never be able to learn from the books.
Ding ding!
His mentor called and Zhao Ming Qing picked up.
"Ming Qing, how're things at Yunnan?
Zhao Ming Qing replied, "Teacher, everything is fine. The quality of healthcare here is low. They don't even have doctors here. I feel that we might have to stay here for a longer period of time."
"Oh, no problem. Please take care. If you encounter anything that you can't resolve, inform me. I will be there as soon as possible."
After hearing that, Zhao Ming Qing was moved, "Alright, noted, teacher."
Zhao Ming Qing felt lucky to have met a teacher like Lin Fan. He helped him in every step of the way and at the same time, he was very concerned about him. He felt that besides his marriage with his wife, this was the most joyous occurrence in his life.
They hung up.
Qiu Jie said, "Director, did Master Lin call?"
Zhao Ming Qing nodded, "Yeah. Alright, let's go to the next house."
After a short while.
When the three of them reached the entrance of the village, they saw a group of people with suitcases that were filled with medicine. They didn't look like locals and they looked more like volunteers.
The head villager looked at Zhao Ming Qing and walked over, "Doctor Zhao, where are you heading to?"
Zhao Ming Qing smiled, "We're prepared to go to the next village. Who are these people?"
The head villager smiled, "Doctor Zhao, let me introduce you to them. This is Doctor Di and the others are volunteers. Doctor Di is from a big hospital somewhere and is here to treat our illnesses."
"America."
The head villager nodded, "Right, right, America. They're Americans."
Zhao Ming Qing looked at them. The leader of the team was a dark-skinned elderly Caucasian. He was wearing about the same clothes as them. Although it was clean, his pants were filled with mud stains. It was obvious that he walked through a lot of muddy paths to reach the place.
Doctor Di looked at Zhao Ming Qing curiously and stretched out his hand. He said, "Hi, I am Di Jia Nuo from America. I studied cardiology in America and I brought some volunteers to the mountainous regions in China to treat illnesses."
Zhao Ming Qing smiled, "Hi, Doctor Di. I am Zhao Ming Qing from Shanghai. I specialize in Chinese Medicine and I'm glad to be here to meet all of you."
When they both heard that they were doctors, they were more open about sharing. Doctor Di said passionately, "The mythical Chinese Medicine. When I was in America, I studied it briefly. Some of the knowledge is profound and deep. Are you guys here as volunteers too?"
"Yeah, we just arrived yesterday," Zhao Ming Qing said.
Doctor Di said passionately, "Doctor Zhao, we are all volunteers. Let's explore together. Our aim is to walk through all the mountainous regions of Yunnan…"
Zhao Ming Qing smiled.
Both of them were doctors and they were volunteers too. They clicked immediately. What made Zhao Ming Qing curious was that there were Caucasians that came to China's mountainous regions to treat illnesses.
The fusion of Chinese and Western medicine was something that Zhao Ming Qing wanted to witness.
Especially since his mentor was awesome in both Chinese and Western medicine. This sparked Zhao Ming Qing's interest in Western Medicine too.
The head villager smiled as he witnessed them talking to each other. He felt that they were in luck to be treated by these voluntary doctors.
At Cloud Street.
Lin Fan was scrolling through his phone.
Then, he frowned.
The news online.
'International Arts Exhibition, Korean artist, Okamoto Tenji and Jin Cheng Guo belittled Chinese Arts. They feel that Chinese Arts would be the least popular in the upcoming International Arts Exhibition.'
The impact of the news was great. Those that didn't understand Chinese Arts also joined in the discussion.
It even developed into an argument between the countries.


I am Lin Fan and I've become a jack of all trades just because of a powerful Encyclopedia. 
In the first ever competition organised for trolls, all the other contestants lost. The crowd exclaimed, "Brother, you're so good at trolling." 
Lin Fan replied, "But I've never been trolling..."

The young monster hunter felt as if he had neglected something important...
Just now, when he suddenly discovered that 'Stressed by a Mountain of Books' was actually Senior Brother Gao Sheng, he was immediately dumbfounded. Then, he operated his brain at full speed in the hopes of finding the best way to face 'Senior Brother Gao Sheng' given the current situation.
But now that he recalled everything that had happened again, he had seemingly overlooked a few things.
For example, those three disobedient children, one small monk and two little lolis, had fluctuations of qi and blood energy coming from their bodies—they were cultivators!
Then, there was that girl that he initially mistook for Stressed by a Mountain of Books. Although he couldn't detect any fluctuation of qi and blood, true qi, or spiritual qi coming from her body, her skin was fine and glossy, and her whole body seemed filled with energy. She definitely wasn't an ordinary girl—she was also a cultivator!
Beyond that, the arm strength of 'Stressed by a Mountain of Books', who was now warmly hugging him, also seemed a little too big. Was it possible that Stressed by a Mountain of Books was also a cultivator?
Impossible, right? There couldn't really be such a coincidence, could it?
The more the young monster hunter thought about the situation, the more he felt that there was something wrong.
Just as he was in deep thought, the young monster hunter felt that his ribs had started to hurt. Stressed by a Mountain of Books' hug was like the deadly hug of a ferocious bear, and his grip was getting stronger and stronger.
Is this guy doing it on purpose?
The young monster hunter immediately thought about Senior Yellow Mountain's actions from before.
Before leaving, Senior Yellow Mountain casually stuffed that treasured armor into my hands... Is it possible that he knew in advance that something might happen after my meeting with Stressed by a Mountain of Books, and gave me that treasured armor so that I could protect myself?
...I absolutely can't admit that I was the one that put the gunnysack over Stressed by a Mountain of Books' head...
I won't admit it even if I get beaten to death!
After confessing, he would definitely get a death sentence, but if he kept denying, there was a chance he might return home safely!
Thereupon, the young monster hunter coughed, and said, "Cough, Stressed by a Mountain of Books, you are putting to much strength in this hug of yours."
"Hehe, it can't be helped... because I'm really excited at this time." Song Shuhang clenched his teeth, and said, "My dear friend, you put a gunnysack over my head when we were in front of the bathroom of that hotel. Then, you even uploaded the video online... As such, now that I've finally found you, my entire body is shivering due to the excitement, and I'm not sure how I should thank you for that surprise."
The young monster hunter played dumb as he said in puzzlement, "Ah? I have no idea what you are talking about."
At the same time, he tried to break free of the grip, but Stressed by a Mountain of Books' strength was simply too high for him to overcome. Luckily, he was wearing that treasured armor Senior Yellow Mountain had given him. Otherwise, he might have been unable to stand this deadly bear hug.
"My dear friend, there is no point in lying." Song Shuhang laughed, and said, "Even if your face was covered, I've noted down your build and aura, and I absolutely won't make mistakes when it comes to recognizing you. Now, time for you to die! Divine punishment!"
The young monster hunter lowered his voice as he said, "F*ck, you are also a cultivator?"
"What do you think?" Song Shuhang had already decided—he would let this guy have a taste of the outworldly coiling toss!
But right at this time, the young monster hunter said in a panic, "Wait, wait a moment! Stressed by a Mountain of Books, quickly let me go... the nearby people are looking at us in a strange manner!"
Earlier, after wearing the treasured armor and changing his clothes, he had removed the effects of the invisible formation from his body so that Stressed by a Mountain of Books could easily find him. As a consequence, all the ordinary people in Baijing Street could now see them.
At this time, he and Stressed by a Mountain of Books had been warmly hugging each other for quite some time... and had yet to separate.
Actually, hugging a friend after meeting them face-to-face was quite normal.
But when the two friends in question were two manly men that had been enthusiastically hugging each other for quite some time and whose embrace was only getting tighter, it definitely didn't look too normal! The young monster hunter could feel that the way the people in the surrounding area were looking at him was strange to say the least.
In a distant place, there were already some girls laughing and using one hand to cover their mouths and the other one to pull out their mobile phones, preparing to take a few pictures!
Cultivators were in most cases rather good-looking. After all, they would purify their body and soul while practicing, and their skin and build were very attractive. Unless they practiced some special cultivation technique or a demonic technique, cultivators would generally have good looks.
As such, this scene where two handsome and delicate men were passionately hugging each other in Baijing Street's intersection was simply too spicy to the eye.
"Hehe, I'll let go in that case," Song Shuhang said.
In the next moment, he stretched out his hands and suddenly threw the young monster hunter midair!
At first, Song Shuhang was planning to try out his 'outworldly coiling toss', but there were too many ordinary people in this street intersection of Baijing Street at the moment. If they saw someone thrown a dozen or so meters up in the air while spinning, all the people in the surrounding area, who weren't clear as to what going on, might get frightened.
Therefore, Song Shuhang decided to alter his plans for the time being.
He would let this guys off the hook for now...
But after returning home, he would compete with him in martial arts!
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After he was thrown in the air, the young monster hunter performed a beautiful somersault midair and safely landed to the ground.
The whole action had been incredibly cool.
In a distant place, those girls, who had been preparing to take pictures, couldn't help but applaud in admiration.
The young monster hunter smiled and then cupped his hands while facing those pretty girls.
"..." Song Shuhang.
As expected, I should have given this bastard a taste of the ❮Basic Buddhist Fist Technique Two❯ on the spot.
After all, if he instantly unleashed 300 punches, ordinary people wouldn't even be able to see them!
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Five minutes later.
Song Shuhang brought the young monster hunter along and headed back home.
"Stressed by a Mountain of Books, let me explain... I'm sorry for what happened earlier. I was wrong when I put that gunnysack on your head. However, I didn't have any bad intention, I just wanted to play a prank on you, and that was it," the young monster hunter said while they were walking.
Song Shuhang gently smiled. "If you had any bad intentions, you would have gotten to instantly taste 300 punches."
"Cough, anyway... just now, you ruthlessly threw me in the air in front of so many people. Therefore, can we call it even?" the young monster hunter said.
The corner of Song Shuhang's mouth rose. "In your dreams. In a while, you and I will spar, and regardless of victory or defeat, only then it will be truly over!"
The young monster hunter said, "Violence is bad! We now live in an era of peace and love. Therefore, can't we peacefully settle this dispute?"
"We can... but only if you stand still and let me put a gunnysack on your head. Afterward, I'll also upload the video online. Only at that time will we be able to truly call it even," Song Shuhang said with a smile.
He had even decided on the title—[Senior Brother Gao Sheng's resurgence and fierce counterattack, giving the gunnysack offender a taste of his own medicine.]
"Hmm, after all, it's better if we just fight. Today, I just happened to have received a few pointers from a senior, and I had a lot of inspirations!" the young monster hunter said with a serious expression on his face. After he had said this much, he thought of another matter, and asked, "Right, Stressed by a Mountain of Books... what's your realm?"
"Third Stage 'Overcast Moon Meridian'," Song Shuhang said with a smile.
"..." The young monster hunter.
In the end, it's better if I just let him put a gunnysack on my head!
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In Song Shuhang's house.
Daoist Priest Cloudy Mist was sitting on the sofa, fiddling with his mobile phone. At this time, he was in the living room alone. Papa Song had a matter to take care and went out, while Mama Song was busy in the kitchen.
The bored Daoist Priest published a message in his WeChat Moments.
[Today, I'll finally be able to meet that little friend... This time, I have to take advantage of the treasure in his hand at all costs! After leeching off that treasure, I'll happily advance a small realm!]
After he had sent this message, several hundred people popped out, putting likes his message or leaving behind some comments.
Daoist Priest Cloudy Mist put the mobile phone away, very satisfied.
At last... little friend Song Shuhang was coming back! He had already sensed Song Shuhang's aura, he was right outside the door.
"Click." The sound of the key turning inside the lock echoed.
In the next moment, Song Shuhang entered the house together with Ye Si, the three disobedient children, and the young monster hunter.
"Eh? Did a guest come over?" Song Shuhang saw the shoes at the entrance and wondered.
Immediately after, he sensed a familiar aura coming from the living room of his house.
After hearing the sound of the door opening, Mama Song came over to greet them with a smile, and said, "Shuhang, you are back. This guest is Mister Li Yun from next door. He had wanted to meet you for quite some time, but he missed the opportunity to see you the previous several times. Therefore, he decided to directly wait for you in the living room today."
As expected, it was him—Daoist Priest Cloudy Mist from the Penniless Thief Sect.
"I see. I'll go to meet him," Song Shuhang said with a smile.
Right at this time, the young monster hunter also greeted Mama Song. "Hello, auntie."
"Eh? A new guest! Welcome to our house. Anyway, you guys can go rest in the living room." Mama Song smiled and greeted him back.
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In the living room.
Song Shuhang brought the young monster hunter and the three disobedient along and went to see Daoist Priest Cloudy Mist.
Ye Si went to the kitchen to prepare the tea for the guests.
"Senior Cloudy Mist, long time no see." After entering the living room, Song Shuhang waved his hand at Daoist Priest Cloudy Mist.
Daoist Priest Cloudy Mist's expression stiffened as he looked at Song Shuhang.
He was literally blinded!
Unless his senses were betraying him, there were fluctuations of energy of the Third Stage Realm coming from the body of this guy called Song Shuhang. In addition, his constitution was infinitely approaching the strength of a cultivator of the Fourth Stage Realm!
How long had it been...?
Just how much time had passed since the last time he saw him?
A little more than a month and a half, right?
The last time they met, he remembered that Song Shuhang had still been at the First Stage Realm...
Is it possible that I remembered incorrectly?
The young monster hunter also secretly sized up Daoist Priest Cloudy Mist. This guy was another senior whose strength he was unable to determine. Therefore, he had at very least the strength of the Fifth Stage Realm, or perhaps even higher?
Previously... he was worried that it might be dangerous for his Internet friend, Stressed by a Mountain of Books, to head to the Jiangnan area alone. As such, he had deliberately come over to accompany Song Shuhang until Jiangnan University Town and protect him during the journey.
However, it turned out that this bastard didn't need his protection!
After seeing that Daoist Priest Cloudy Mist was at a loss for words, Song Shuhang asked in puzzlement, "Senior, is something the matter?"
Daoist Priest Cloudy Mist sighed with emotion, and said, "It's nothing... I just feel that new generation is bound to best the previous one, with the new one getting bolder and more daring as time passes by."
Although he knew that Daoist Priest Cloudy Mist was just using a metaphor to describe his feelings, Song Shuhang was suddenly reminded of Senior Thrice Reckless when he heard these words.
"Cough. Senior, I heard my mother saying that you have been waiting for me all along... is it possible that you needed my help with something?" Song Shuhang asked.
Actually, Song Shuhang felt some pity for Daoist Priest Cloudy Mist.
Because Daoist Priest Cloudy Mist's nemesis, True Monarch Yellow Mountain, was already in Wenzhou City, and he had even reached Baijing Street from what Shuhang knew. What was True Monarch doing at this time?
"It's like this... I wanted to practice while staying close to little friend for some time since I'm about to advance a small realm," Daoist Priest Cloudy Mist said calmly.
"I see," Song Shuhang said with a nod. Daoist Priest Cloudy Mist knew that he had the enlightenment stone with him. Thereupon, he wanted to freeload the power of the stone and advance a small realm.
Daoist Priest Cloudy Mist also added, "After I have advanced a small realm, I'll go and do something big."
When saying the last sentence, Daoist Priest put on a self-important look and said poetically, "I've broken free of the seal, and it's time to sweep stupid Yellow Mountain's house clean!"
"..." Song Shuhang.


One day, Song Shuhang was suddenly added to a chat group with many seniors that suffered from chuuni disease. The people inside the group would call each other ‘Fellow Daoist’ and had all different kinds of titles: Palace Master, Cave Lord, True Monarch, Immortal Master, etc. Even the pet of the founder of the group that had run away from home was called ‘monster dog’. They would talk all day about pill refining, exploring ancient ruins, or share their experience on techniques.
However, after lurking inside the group for a while, he discovered that not all was what it seemed... 

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