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Stephanie : *crying**sob*..I'm...*sob*...sorry...*sob*

Ezekiel started moving towards him practice arms around her shoulders and brought her in for a close hug and says in a soothing voice." there is no need to apologize you had done nothing wrong to me although my life was bad I have no regrets I've done what I wanted to do although there are a few things I wish I did do like get a girlfriend have a family I like I've always said that's just life we just got to do with what we have and make the best of it so don't cry for me".

Stephanie : but..*sob* you had such a miserable life...*sob* and the god of your world just look the other way and let you suffer*sob*... as a goddess myself one of his kind how can I not be sad as he watched one of his own children suffer...*sob* and yet through all that you don't blame, hate or curse the Gods that had watch you suffer*sob*.

EZEKIEL : why would I hate them it was a luck of the draw and I just so happened to draw the bad end of the stick so why should i hate them I did with what I had and made the best with what was given to me why should I hate them.

Stephanie : but... Before she could finish your sentence Andres Cuts in and interrupt her. 

Andres : even though he's a little bicth and a pussy he is right you know there's no point in crying over it there's nothing you or the other gods could have done about it besides you saw his memories even if he don't like any of it he didn't let it get to him he has a strong heart, strong mind, and strong will so you should not pity him you should be happy that  he does not hate you guys or curse you guys even though he's a little bicth.

Ezekiel : is it really necessary for the name calling?

Stephanie :*sob* he's right there really isn't any need for name-calling and what did you mean the other gods couldn't help him. she says  as her eyes were still red and puffy but at least she stop crying.

Andres : hahaha is there a need for name-calling of course there is why because he's too soft hearted, is irritating, and annoying as for your other question he not originally from that world. but in his thoughts he was thinking something else (he's not even from that universe or trivirs).

Ezekiel : damn that shrink was right you're a total dick you know that  you could be more nice instead of being such an ass.

Andres : I could but I'm not going to cuz I don't want to so get over it. besides you won't have to deal with me for long.

Ezekiel / Stephanie : what do you mean not for long.

Andreas : hahahahaha look there goes the couple again speaking at the same time and in sync. well like I was trying to tell you before we were interrupted I will be fusing our souls together and as for my memory I will create a system to store it I he got the idea from all the books and stories we read.

Ezekiel : what do you mean fuse are spirits together how you going to create a system.

Andreas : let's just say the things for the novels that we read are possible like there's a world of Naruto and they they exist and for all the books in The Maze mangas anything that is created out of people's imagination. or they're not technically created from nothing there exists the world and just so happens bits and pieces of those worlds tend to leak into the imagination or mind of people. as for us using our souls together well I was originally supposed to watch over you and protect you but there was a fatal error you're too soft so hopefully by fusing my soul and your soul together we can at least we balance each other personalities out and make are soul stronger.

Ezekiel : can you at least make the system a girl I don't want to have to listen to your voice no offense but dude that would be kind of awkward wouldn't you agree.

Andres : hahaha no offense taken and yeah I do agree with you so it will be an AI that is a girl with my current knowledge and i will have to be unlocked slowly as we get stronger that sound Fair.

EZEKIEL : that Sounds reasonable.

Stephanie : hay are you two forgetting about me.*pout*

Andres : yes

Ezekiel look at Andres angry with a vain poping out of his forehead 

Ezekiel : shut up Andres and no we weren't it just that he know all about me more then I know about my self although he is a jurk I trust him it dose not mean I am trying to ignore you.

Stephanie : * sigh* I know I just fill left out I'm I am the one that brought you hear to give you a chance to live happy life you deserve .

Ezekiel : know and I appreciate it. shows a kind and gentle smile.

Stephanie blushed and Andres look at them with intrigued eyes and an idea hit him with a cunning smile that no saw.

Andres :  hay Stephanie I have a proposition for you if your interested.

Stephanie:  what would that be. with questioning look in her eye

Andres : how would you like to be the sprit of the system since I will not have any of my memory so the only thing that well happen is that are personality will combine so it will basically be Ezekiel 2.0 it will be him with a personality up grade so he is going to need someone looking out for him and me I guess if your worried hire up don't be trust me.

Stephanie :*sigh* as much as would love to just like you said I would have deal with the hire ups.

Andres: ........ try ask well my and Ezekiel are fusing together it going to take some time so the only request I have for is somewhere he can build his Fondation and able to guarantee his wish come true.

Stephanie : *sigh* will try to ask as for request I well personally see to it.

 Andres : thank you as for are first system it it will be the shadow system.

EZEKIEL: what dose the shadow system do.

Andres : don't worry there will be a tutorial on it plus a explain when we arrive.

EZEKIEL : fair enough * take a deep breath * now then should we get started are did you have any thing else to say.
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chapter 4 proposition and first system

Ezekiel is nice person with a kind heart strong and smart he is perfect even when he grewup in a orphanage.

but there one small problem with him 

WELL it not small it a big problem HE IS THE UGLIEST PERSON IN THE WORLD 
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I do not own any of the side plots that will occur our some fictional character that my show up in this novel

During this whole time, Yan Xiaoran was clueless about the dangers and schemes that were brewing behind her as she watched Stephanie picking up a few more dresses for her to wear in the Majestic Ball.

They've been doing this for a few hours now and still, the two of them didn't find the perfect dress for her to wear.

They kept on having an argument about what kind of dress would be the best. Yan Xiaoran wanted to wear something conservative that won't show too much of her skin while Stephanie Choo was desperate to make her wear a very seductive and alluring dress.

Tired of debating on this for hours, Yan Xiaoran finally gave in and let Stephanie do her magic as she sat on the soft couch and listened.

"What do you think of this? A high slit with a low cut in the back? This would enhance your sexiness and might make your husband pick you up from the sight and throw you on the bed?" Stephanie wiggled her brows naughtily.

Stephanie was already filled in about her relationship with Robert Qu and Yan Xiaoran's mysterious marriage partner who was also Robert Qu's grandson.

She was first surprised when she found out about the complicated situation Yan Xiaoran was in and sympathized with her, but at the moment, Stephanie's whole attention was on the Majestic Ball.

And as a single woman who was deprived of a sensual relationship for a year, Stephanie didn't stop teasing her new boss, "Remember to tell me all the details of your adventures in bed when you successfully seduce your husband."

Yan Xiaoran rolled her eyes and laughed, "What adventures are you talking about? We're not even married yet and here you are more excited to see your new boss pimping herself out to some stranger. And what makes you think that Robert Qu's grandson would be seduced so easily?"

"Come on. With your beauty and those huge racks in your chest?" Stephanie said as she locked her eyes at Yan Xiaoran's chest, "Who wouldn't want to grope them and feel their softness between their hands?" 

Stephanie was really envious of Yan Xiaoran's body. Even after being locked away in a crude and ugly place like Qinglu prison, she was still able to maintain her beauty and sinful body that could make any man bow down to her.

Unfortunately, the owner was not 

Yan Xiaoran chuckled at her assistant's naughtiness. She found Stephanie's personality funny and liked her even more. She was glad that Stephanie remained open-minded after knowing that Yan Xiaoran was an ex-convict.

If it was anyone else, they would be gloomy and won't be motivated to work under a criminal, and might even hand their resignation letter before they even meet her.

Fortunately, Stephanie's attitude didn't have any reservation or awkwardness that after only spending a few hours together, Yan Xiaoran felt more comfortable with her and they talked with each other like two people who knew each other for a long time.

…

The day of the Majestic Ball.

Several luxurious and expensive cars were parked in the street as guests who attended the party got off their cars, wearing their beautiful and most eye-catching formal dresses and suits for that night.

To everyone, the Majestic Ball was not only a party to mingle and talk with their peers, but tonight was also the perfect time to strengthen some bonds and create connections to some potential business partners.

Most of the guests came from a wealthy background, renowned in the entertainment business, and some politicians also came walking down the red carpet like it was the Oscars. 

Cameras were flashing and the people who weren't invited were on the side with their phones, mics, and cameras out, to film their favorites tonight and post it on their social media accounts.

Almost every guest on the guest's list have already passed through the grand threshold of the venue and only a few guests were walking down the red carpet, posing in front of the camera for the last time before entering the venue.

At this moment, a black Bentley drove to a stop and the car door opened. 

Everyone's attention wasn't originally on the car that just came but after seeing the person who came out of it, they couldn't stop themselves from turning their heads and look at the person.

Huang Liu, a fashion journalist also couldn't stop himself and look at the guest who almost came late to the party.

First, a white slender legs wearing a gold Savannahs' shoes slid out of the car.

Looking at the thin and slender white legs, Huang Liu nodded his head as if he was appraising a high-quality painting in a Museum. 'Ahh… Nice supple legs! The muscles are well toned and not hanging like a flab of skin. Now, let's see the face of the owner of these legs and see whether it's a match.'

As he was thinking, the woman in the car bent down slightly before she got out of the car. She straightened her body and looked in front. 

She was wearing a long black dress with a mid-thigh slit that showed off her white long legs. The bodice of the dress was also very seductive and elegant as it entirely hugged her curvaceous body.

The woman's hair was tied up into a high ponytail and flowed behind her back like silk.

They were all astonished at the sight of her and continued to guess who she was.

However, they couldn't clearly make out the woman's identity since she was wearing a gold mask with intricate patterns that covered only her eyes.

Wearing a mask in the Majestic Ball wasn't rare but it was also not done by many since they wanted to show their glamour and identity to everyone. When wealthy people gather in one place, the only thing in their minds was how to win the competition using their beauty and expensive clothes.

Thus, when they saw the woman wearing a mask, their curiosity couldn't stop being stirred as they badly wanted to know her identity. 

And in the center of attraction, Yan Xiaoran stood alone while the cameras flashed to capture her exquisiteness.
 
Yan Xiaoran clenched her hands and felt her palms were already sweating. She was too nervous to appear in front of everyone after being locked away for 3 years and decided to wear a mask.

She tried to calm her nerves as she wrote the character of a Koi in her mind as she repeatedly convinces herself that everything was going to be okay.

Warning: This novel contains mature content (R-18).

There are no RAPE and MAJOR MISUNDERSTANDINGS.

…

Like every other dramatic romance books, there's always the evil stepmother, unfeeling father, and a scheming stepsister who will always destroy the innocent female lead's life and try to steal the handsome male lead. 

But what if the evil stepsister was actually misunderstood? 

What becomes of her when everyone thinks she was nothing but a villain in everyone's eyes?

Yan Xiaoran became the target of everyone's ire and destroyed after being labeled as the 'evil stepsister'. Her own mother was unloving and greedy. Her stepfather was power-hungry and her fiancé almost killed her.

She was dubbed as the evil witch in the female lead and male lead's love story.

But where's her love story?

Can an evil sister finally have her long-awaited love story?

…

Excerpt:

With his hand around her, he said, "From the moment we met, I became certain of one thing."

She stared at him and tugged the fingers creeping under her skirt, "W-what is it"

"Other than me, there's no man who's allowed to marry you." He smiled devilishly and licked his lips before saying, "And the only girl who's able to marry me is you.



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Note: This novel is an ORIGINAL story by me (Poisonlily) and NOT a TRANSLATION!

"Princess." Stephanie was serious when she spoke to Lex, "I was not with Emperor Chanake when he was dying and I am sorry about that. I did not know if the Emperor's abilities would be present in you. Therefore, I will be your personal mage if you are able to repel Cloudflow. Before that happens, I will guard this city."
"Thank you, Grand Master." Lex did not say more. She knew that Stephanie was willing to defend the city only because of her father. She could very well have become the best amongst all the mages serving the royal family based on her age and abilities. In Holy Rock City, the mages of the royal family would be entitled to more resources than if they followed her.
"Hmm, you can go ahead and accept the gifts. The person who came over is the son of Earl Kant. He requested to come over." Stephanie was not the messenger so she sent Lex away and began to meditate in the magic tower.
After leaving the magic tower, Lex saw Saleen. Saleen said to Lex, "Lex, the skeleton magic stone artilleries that Cloudflow sent over are all spoilt. There is no way to repair them."
"I knew it. Cloudflow people are not stupid after all. The gifts were meant to provoke us, of course they will make sure that they are spoilt first. It would be quite useful to use these two-hundred skeletal magic stone artilleries on top of the city wall otherwise."
"Anyway, I kept the spatial boxes that they sent over. There are two-hundred of them. Not too bad as gifts." Saleen laughed.
"What about the magic beasts? Surely you didn't slaughter them for their meat?" After Lex and Saleen decided to get married, they no longer maintained a polite distance with each other as they did before. Now, they could even joke with each other. Lex was well aware of the fact that Saleen was someone who liked to take advantage of situations.
"Of course not. They are all low-level magic beasts, so there are no decent magic nuclei to be had even if I were to slaughter them." At this point, Saleen changed topics very abruptly and said, "Lex, I want the two-hundred soldiers to be killed. I am afraid that a strong opponent might be hidden amongst them. Although I have personally checked it, we cannot afford to be careless. On the day of our wedding, Cloudflow will launch an attack. If one or two people with strange abilities have managed to sneak in prior to the attack and create chaos in the city, not only will we be flustered, we will also lose face in front of all the envoys."
"All of them have been rounded up?"
"Yes. I have asked Cuisi to watch over them."
"We cannot kill them since they are envoys. Do you have any other ideas?" Lex was also wary about this matter. It would not be right to kill these people or chase them out since they were merely delivering gifts. She was a member of a conventional royal family and born a mage, so she had no idea how to deal with this issue that was presented to her so unexpectedly.
"Send the commoners away. Leave only those two-hundred people behind. I will find a way." Saleen did not wish to be troubled over this matter either. He had already observed them with his elemental eyes and did not find any problems with the two-hundred men.
"What way?"
"Since this is our country, we can set our own rules. Their attire is unacceptable so I have sent someone to bone castle to ask the winged skeleton to make new clothes for them. I will also be keeping all their belongings for the time-being."
"We can do that too." Lex shook her head helplessly and said, "Come with me to see my brother's gift."
Qin Emperor Ojarvis' gifts were sent directly to the palace along with the group of envoys and two battalions of royal swordsmen. These elite soldiers would not be leaving Daliang City. Ojarvis was aware of what Lex was lacking, but since he could not mobilize the soldiers and horses of the four towns, he could only deploy the men from the royal swordsmen battalion and send them to Lex. The soldiers of the royal swordsmen battalion were all loyal to the old Emperor so Ojarvis felt assured they would respect Lex.
The person leading the group of envoys was a young member of a noble family. He was previously an officer in western town. It was from him that Lex managed to obtain Wild Bear.
"Scott Frio, how is your father doing?" Lex greeted the young man with a smile.
"Your Highness, father is doing well and is now serving in the House of Lords." Scott did not expect Lex to remember his name. Even if mages were capable of Recollection spells, that meant that Lex had paid attention to him back then when they first met. He felt pleased with the decision that he had made.
"Now that you are here, I suppose you will not be going back?"
"Yes, Your Highness. I have even brought over two-hundred of my bodyguards. My father gave them to me."
"Earl Kant must still miss me. Scott, have you been officially conferred with any ranks?"
"Your Highness, I am now a grade-3 Baron of the Empire. It is the lowest grade," Scott replied with slight embarrassment.
Lex smiled and said, "No problem. Stay with me and become a grade-1 Baron. A war is coming soon. Keep your bodyguards with you. In a while, I will arrange a position for you."
"Thank you, Your Highness. Father hopes that I can join the battle too."
"I know. The Frio family was conferred with its rank of nobility because of meritorious deeds you performed in battles. Your father is very competitive. He hopes that you will make a name for yourself on the battlefield of course. Scott, come and meet His Highness, Saleen."
Scott performed a formal ritual of noble families and said, "Your Highness. I, Scott Frio, pledge to protect you and the Princess forever and until the end of my days."
All the things that Narnia had taught Saleen suddenly flew across his mind. He pressed his hand on Scott's shoulder and said, "The Metatrin family accepts your allegiance."
Scott was tactful by expressing his loyalty to Saleen and Lex could only smile at that. The relationship between the Frio family and her father went back a long way. She would value someone like Scott even if he did not pledge his allegiance. This was because the people that Scott had brought along with him were not bodyguards, but military instructors of the Empire. She even knew two of them. This was her brother's tactic. Now that Saleen and herself had governed a population of more than twenty-million, they were already lacking in instructors who could train soldiers. In the battle with Luolan, Lex even had to resort to using actual battles to replace training.
Saleen followed Scott to the courtyard where the gifts were placed and saw that all three huge courtyards that were connected to each other were completely filled up. Other than the magic tower, Lex's palace did not contain any other tall buildings. The courtyards were not small at all. The fact that all three were filled up just proved how much Ojarvis had spent on these gifts.
Piled together, the two yard standard space boxes were as high as ten stories. There were only narrow passages between the boxes. Even Lex felt dizzy seeing courtyards full of spatial boxes. It seemed that Ojarvis had opened at least one large warehouse and brought everything over.
"Scott, I think it is better if you give us the inventory list." Lex knew that they could not possibly open up all the spatial boxes one by one since there were so many of them. She even had doubts whether the warehouse in the palace could possibly store everything.
"Your Highness, the inventory list is here." Scott brought over a thick pile of inventory lists and said, "It will be better if Your Highness starts to build a few magic warehouses. I heard that Holy Rock City has sent over an unbelievable amount of grain. The Prince has ordered that half of them are to be sent to Bitter Water Prefecture. Even though it is only half…"
"I understand now." Lex did not wish to bring up her uncle. He was willing to supply her with resources now that she was in the position to deal with Cloudflow. Previously, when she needed help, she was forced to seek help from Saleen by flying all the way to Metatrin City with another mage at the risk of being assassinated along the way.
At that time, where was her uncle?
After taking the inventory list, Lex called someone over to arrange for Scott and his bodyguards' stay in the palace. She also arranged for her mages to supervise the construction of the magic warehouses. Qin usually built them underground. The geological conditions in Daliang City were excellent so it was easy to build the warehouses without the need for any large-scale spells.
Lex and Saleen returned to the sixth storey of the magic tower and saw a grade-7 sorcerer who was in the midst of his experiments, but seemed a bit helpless. Lex was apologetic and said, "Gelatini, I'm afraid you have to put up with this arrangement for the time-being since Grand Master Stephanie is here."
The grade-7 mage laughed bitterly and said, "I have no complaints. Grand Master even gave me some advice before chasing me away. She has already shown me enough respect."
"I will build a magic tower for Grand Master as soon as I can."
"Why don't I stay at the magic tower that is outside of the city for the time-being? Since the Grand Master is here, you should be safe." The sorcerer sought for Lex's opinion.
"No need, you will continue to stay on the sixth storey. The Grand Master may continue to give you more advice. I will not be staying in the magic tower for the time-being."
"Your Highness, what about your safety?"
"Do you see that small building?" Lex pointed into the distance away at a small building that was six-storeys tall. That building was originally an observatory and was also a building of historical significance in Daliang City.
Gelatini nodded. Lex said, "The person who shot the assassin is staying in that building. With her around, the entire palace is within her attacking range."
"I am relieved then," Gelatini said with a nod. He was the last to arrive when Saleen encountered the assassination, but he still managed to witness the last arrow shot by Eleanor. Although he did not know that that was an elf life arrow, he could sense the terrifying aura. He even knew with certainty that he would have died if he had been shot by that arrow.
The people around Saleen were all quite formidable. He and Lex were both excellent grade-6 mages as well. Gelatini no longer worried about Lex's safety. He closed his eyes and began to recall the advice that Stephanie had given to him regarding his spells.
Lex pulled Saleen along and they left quietly. After leaving the magic tower, she said to Saleen, "See, all mages are like this. They will begin their training the moment they feel like it."
"Aren't we the same? Lex, that assassin is still alive, you must be careful. You can stay with Eleanor for the time-being."
"Hmm, let's go over and see what my brother has given me." Just as the two of them were talking, an apprentice came over and reported that some of the Qin noble families had sent over their gifts too. The wagons have already arrived at the north gate.
From noon until the sky turned dark, Lex accepted gifts from tens of noble families before returning to the small building where Eleanor stayed. The garden was full of trees blooming with flowers. It was already autumn and several large trees were full of fruit. There was a pleasant fragrance in the air.
Saleen's two-hundred bodyguards were also staying in the small building. The highest storey was occupied by Eleanor.
Lex did not go up the building. After dismissing the guards and mages that had been following them, she pulled Saleen to a fragrant tree and sat down. Using the moonlight, she opened the inventory list of gifts from Emperor Ojarvis.
"Saleen, what do you think my brother has given us?" Lex tilted her head to lean against Saleen.


It is said that the true meaning of a mage is to fully understand the truth of the world. A mage named Saleen Metatrin goes on many missions as a normal mage to try and change his fate. This in turn led to many problems and adventures.  

The moment Han Xiao saw Stephanie, he felt that she looked familiar. As he looked at her carefully, his heart skipped a beat.
He did not recognize the other hunters, but he was familiar with this woman!
Many players in his previous life had known Stephanie. She was very active during the Calamity of the Supers version. She was a subordinate of the Beyond Grade A from the Abyss of Stars, [Thousand Shadows]. She fought for Thousand Shadows with countless Supers as pawns, including many players that teamed up to kill her. In the end, she died in a battle while being surrounded by many forces… or she was finally freed.
After that, a related Dungeon Crystal appeared. Stephanie was inside the dungeon as a hidden boss. There was a chance of obtaining an extremely rare reward by defeating her.
In the later stages of Han Xiao's previous life, with an extremely high 87.6% player repeat rate, she entered the list of top hundred hard workers and received the honorable title 'Lady Stephanie'!
At that stage, the player count of Galaxy was dozens of times greater than the player count of Version 2.0. The number of players online at the same time was more than ten million. The fact that more than eighty percent of players had repeated Stephanie's dungeon before represented its popularity!
It was a little embarrassing to mention, but Han Xiao had fought Stephanie with at least three hundred different accounts. He could not have been more familiar with her.
Han Xiao did not expect to recognize one of the enemies, so he was surprised.
Initially, he did not know who the mastermind was. Now that he had seen Stephanie, everything became clear, and he found the truth.
It was Thousand Shadows!
No wonder, no wonder, everything connects now… Han Xiao was excited. If the mastermind was indeed Thousand Shadows, he knew why the hunters were capturing Supers.
It was to provide 'shadows' for Thousand Shadows!
Thousand Shadows' ability was very strange. He could absorb other individuals and turn them into his underlings, who were called 'shadows'. The shadows still retained most of their personality, but they had a sense of belonging and loyalty toward Thousand Shadows that could not be erased. In this condition, their memories were slightly altered.
The shadows slept inside Thousand Shadows, but at the same time, they could act for him.
The abilities of the shadows were preserved, or even enhanced, after fusing with Thousand Shadows. Thousand Shadows had lived for too long. No one knew how many shadows were in his body. He was an extremely mysterious member of The Ancient Ones.
Han Xiao recalled a secret that a player had found in his previous life. In order to live longer, Thousand Shadows sought help from specialized people and gave his Esper ability vitality. He then gave up his body and turned into a strange 'Esper Being'. Usual methods could not kill him. He had lived for close to a thousand years and was a member of The Ancient Ones.
Discovering the truth, Han Xiao was feeling gloomy. Thousand Shadows liked high-quality shadows, so he probably would not give up easily on Han Xiao. Han Xiao absolutely did not want to become a part of Thousand Shadows; he would lose himself and become a puppet!
Stephanie was Thousand Shadows' shadow. Her life story was rather tragic, too. Before she died, her true self returned for a moment and explained her origins.
Back at the start of the exploration era, before the Primordial Ones had been born, when the war between the three Universal Civilizations extended throughout the entire universe…
She was born in an era of war, an Antarrian. Her civilization's mother planet was dragged into the war. She displayed extraordinary talent from a young age, so she was chosen as a warrior, fighting for her home and quickly growing.
In a short period of a little more than ten years, she had already become the protector of her home, at the age normal Galaxy Human Race women were at their peak. At such a young age, she became the top protector of Antarr. She was so strong that even the three civilizations had heard of her.
However, a gigantic war broke out between the Crimson Dynasty and Federation of Light that used an entire Star Cluster as the battlefield. The Antarrians were affected. Their mother planet fell, and their colonial planets turned into ruins under the Crimson Dynasty's iron hoofs. Only a handful of people escaped with spaceships used for migration—Stephanie was one of the survivors.
People in wars were realistic. The survivors had no time to miss their mother planet and left the battlefield quickly, looking for a new home to rise again. However, an unwelcome guest had his eyes on Stephanie… Thousand Shadows.
Thousand Shadows was originally from a long-lived race and had already lived for many years. At that time, he had yet to give up his body and was not Beyond Grade A. He wanted Stephanie's power, so he intercepted the spaceship that the Antarr survivors were in.
In the ending, the Antarr Civilization was another extinguished civilization, and Stephanie became one of Thousand Shadows' shadows.
The history only recorded what happened—the cold words could not record emotions. The motives, feelings, and the reactions of everyone back then became mysteries. In Han Xiao's previous life, after Stephanie became a part of the dungeon, some players looked for her history out of curiosity. From a few descriptions in some history books, they came to know that some historians believed that if Stephanie did not 'mysteriously disappear', she might have become one of the [Primordial Ones].
However, during the exploration era, there had been way too many Calamity Grades that had a lot of potential, and most of them had died in battle. The Primordial Ones were the first group of Beyond Grade As that walked out of the mountains of corpses and seas of blood alive. Thousand Shadows was not one of the Primordial Ones. He was always very mysterious, only appearing as a Beyond Grade A near the end of the exploration era.
In just one look, these thoughts flashed through Han Xiao's mind. He took a deep breath. The true identity of the enemy had been discovered—it was definitely very stressful to be Thousand Shadows' enemy, but that was something for later.
The most imminent problem was dealing with nine Calamity Grades.
Especially Stephanie.
With a push, a beam of [Psionic Impact—Whale] headed right toward Stephanie. The enormous mechanical army around Han Xiao started to move toward all the enemies.
Bang bang bang!
Countless Psionic Cannons crisscrossed, and mechanical soldiers approached the enemies with weapons and shields in their hands. Stephanie and the rest moved, too.
The battle erupted; the scene instantly became chaotic!
Han Xiao never overestimated himself. Although his mechanical army was much stronger than before, facing nine experienced Calamity Grades was still beyond his capabilities. Among the nine enemies, there were two Mechanics. One of them was a Cannon Master, shooting out large beams from extremely high caliber cannons, shattering mechanical soldiers one after another.
The other one used the Galactic Stronghold Style. A several-hundred-meter-tall fortress expanded from his hands. It had extremely strong firepower and its own guards.
Clank!
Metal clashed against metal nonstop, electrical sparkles replaced blood, and scrap metal and wires fell like rain.
Among the rest of the enemies, there were two Pugilists, one Mage, and four Espers. Stephanie was one of the Espers!
Stephanie's ability was the most mysterious. Like a diving eagle, she headed right for Han Xiao in the middle of the army. Everywhere she passed, the nearly mechanical soldiers all shattered. The air around her looked like it was bent by high temperature. From very far away, she raised her hand and aimed at Han Xiao.
With just this one move, several notifications popped up on Han Xiao's interface.
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You have entered the [Slightly Slowed] state. -12% DEX. Duration: 8 seconds!
You have entered the [Slightly Weakened] state. -6% all attributes. Duration: 8 seconds!
You have entered the [Slightly Confused] state. +10% chance of being interrupted while using abilities. Duration: 8 seconds!
You have entered the [Abnormally Excited] state. Your attack is fluctuating at 80%–110%. Duration: 8 seconds!
You have entered the [Light Illusion] state. -10% accuracy, -10% perception. Duration: 8 seconds!
You have entered the [Slightly Tired] state. +8% expense in energy and stamina. Duration: 10 seconds!
Your Ability [Steel Body] is activated. All True Damage is nullified!
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What do you do when you wake up and find yourself inside the very game that you love? 
What do you do when you realize you that you have not only become an NPC - you have even been thrown back in time to before the game even launched! 
What will happen when our protagonist's two realities coincide? 
Han Xiao was a professional power leveler before his transmigration. Using his past life's knowledge, Han Xiao sweeps through the universe as he prepares for the arrival of the players. This is definitely not your typical transmigration novel.

A week has passed since the graduation and everyone was preparing for not only the wedding, which would take place within a weeks time, but they were also preparing for the Employee and Shareholders ball.


The employees were excited and full of talk about what they were going to wear, the hair styles. Even some talked about talking to the CEO and rubbing elbows with some of the Shareholders. 


Mr. Kim wasn't a mean, dictating slave driver as some CEO's you've seen in movies, dramas or in novels. He was easy going, calm and of course very handsome for a man in his fifties. He would only turn cold and evil when it came down to business and his family.


"Mrs. Shaw, could you please call President Kim to my office?" He asked his secretary " Yes sir Mr. Kim." She replied.


Ten minutes later Dontae knocked on the door. He walked in tall, confident and calm. He had a cold stare in his eyes. He walked to the front of his father's desk and bowed.


"How may I be of service to CEO Kim?" He asked


Mr. Kim looked up from his work and smiled at Dontae. He motioned him to the big white couch to the right in his office.


" I didn't call you in for anything specific. I just wanted to hang out with my son for a while." He said " How's the wedding planning?" He continued. 


Dontae eyes brightened as he got excited about the approaching wedding.


They sat down and Dontae began to talk. "Everything's going well. The venue is awesome. The ceremony will take place by the pool. It has a waterfall, so it will be tranquil. The reception will be held in a spacious ball room with huge crystal chandeliers and we will have Korean, Cuban and American foods. Did you enjoy the Lechon Asado Con Mojo?"


"Yeah, that was the best pork I've ever had. Will that be on the menu?"


" Yes! Amari and I are going to have a dance battle with our attendees. We're going to see who's the best dancer in the relationship!"


" I love you son, but you will not win that battle. I've seen Amari dance and she's got moves." He laughed as he put his hand on Dontae's shoulder. 


" Whatever, I've got a secret move that will blow everyone's mind." He laughed. " Dad, on a serious note. I know that I've invited Inu to the wedding, but could you please just for my wedding day, send her to Miami to work on the William's Housing project? Amari doesn't like her and I know that she really doesn't want her there. She's just being polite and understanding of me. I don't want any problems or mishaps on this day. Could you please send her away and tell her it's of the most importance that she go there. Please dad?" He asked.


Mr. Kim  looked upset. His eyes got cold on hearing Inu's name. His smile disappeared  and he began to frown. His nostrils began to flare. 


" Sure. i would've fired her already because of what happened in your office. I dont like scheming people and I think she's no exception. Everyone knows that she has a crush on you, but to disrespect you, Amari, my family and my business. Right now I don't even have words for it. Be careful of her. She is a fox." He exclaimed. " Alright, time to get back to work. Be careful and love you Tae boobie!"


Dontae stood up fast with embarrassment as if others were in the office with them listening to their conversation.


" Dad!" He said through clenched teeth " Stop calling me that. I'm not a baby."


Mr. Kim smiled and winked his eyes " You will always be our baby! Now go."

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Later that afternoon, Dontae was in his office laying on the couch in his office relaxing. His secretary Ms. Shaun walks in.


She's a slim young African American woman with shoulder length black hair. Her eyes are almond shaped and sparkling brown in color. Oval face, round small nose and plum lips. She had on a beautiful pale pink blouse and black slacks with four inch black heels.


" Mr. Kim here is the alchohol list for the ball and the vendor providing it. I need you to finalize this with your signature. Also, Ms. Irie dropped by earlier. I told her that you were in a meeting. She looked annoyed as if she didnt believe me." She said.


As he placed his signature on the document he said " Don't worry about her. I'll talk to her later."


" You can talk to me now." A familiar voice came from the door. Inu stood in the doorway with her arms and legs crossed. She strolled in with a tight royal blue pen skirt and a white blouse with a big over layed bow in the front.


she walked over to the couch where he was sitting as if she was trying to seduce him with the movement of her hips and sat down next to him.


" Why have you been avoiding me boyfriend? What's wrong?" She asked with a pout and puppy dog eyes.


" Inu, do you have a crush on me?" Dontae countered her question with another.


" What made you ask that?"


" You. You made me ask. What the hell was that kiss last week? If you didn't like me, then you wouldn't have kissed me." He said trying to control his anger. 


" But, I don't like you. I was just teasing you, that's al." With a surprised look on her face.


" I don't believe that. I'm getting married Inu. You have disrespected my relationship with Amari and you've disrespected me personally.  I will not allow this, not even from you. I think it's better if we keep a distance with each other for a little while. Here are some orders from the CEO. He wants you to go to Miami to take care of the William's Housing project. He said it highly important and mandatory you go." He said calmly.


" Well, if that's how you want it." She looked down at the flight info and saw that she was to leave the following Thursday. " Wait a minute. I won't be able to attend your wedding. Why can't I leave that following Monday?" She asked.


Dontae looked at her sternly and said " Are you questioning your assignment?"


" No, I just want to attend your wedding."


" Its okay, you dont have to. Just send your gift. Besides, your mother will be there. She could tell you all about it."


Inu stood up and walked toward the door angrily. She was upset that she has been indirectly uninvited to the wedding and that Dontae was being indifferent with her.


' Amari, Saturday you will pay. You will not marry my man. If I can't have him, you nor anyone else can't have him either.' She thought as she slammed the door.


What was she thinking and how would she execute it?

Amari and Dontae love each other and like everyone else, they're waiting for their wedding day to finally be one.

Before that day comes and old friend of Dontae shifts everything in the opposite direction. 

Will Dontae and Amari find each other again and will their hearts be the same as before?

This story is about love, deceit, betrayal, friendship and family.

....
Real World, Soaring Continent.
Main Region, Central District, Capital City.
Springfield Household.
Shin in his room and is currently sitting on the floor beside his bed while having a deep thought. Around him are a bunch of piles of books regarding the combination of Martial-Arts and Mentalism.
Sigh~
Shin releases a helpless sigh after his deep contemplation. "This study is really quite hard. Combining the systems of Martial-Art and Mentalism are not as simple as one plus one, yet these guys managed to come up with their own theories and able to realize some of them."
"If I look at all of these the people that stood out the most are 'Alberto Gonzalez' the first to discover the 'Unified Strengthening' Technique and 'Henry Cortez' the author of 'The Book of Secret Arts'."
"Without a doubt, Alberto's Unified Strengthening Technique is more successful than the other researches, but Henry's theories regarding Secret Arts are quite solid too. And the theory that is closest to reality is the 'Martial-Mentalism Relativity Theory'."
"This theory discusses how to create a personalized Secret Art by combining the current Martial-Art Skills and Mentalism Techniques of the user. But this is only applicable to Dual-Practioners."
"He said that if a Practioner managed to create his/her personal Secret Art through combining his/her Martial-Art Skill and Mentalism Technique, then it is also possible for him/her to create a 'Worldly Origin' that be used with those Secret Arts."
"This theory is quite simple if you look at it, but it is easier to said than done. It is safe to say that the Martial-Art and Mentalism of a Dual-Practioner are comparable with each other. But it doesn't mean that those two can be easily combined."
"Because almost all of the Dual-Practioners are practicing their Mentalism in a 'Psychic Mentalist' discipline while their bodies are properly nurtured by their 'Internal Qi' and not by their Mental Energies."
"And because of that, their bodies can't use any Mentalism Technique that falls on 'physical' discipline. And therefore, their Martial-Arts and Mentalism combination are quite impossible to achieve."
"They are not like me after all, who can use both Physical and Mental techniques of my Mentalism despite having a body nurtured by my Internal Qi. And that is mostly thanks to my 'Spiritual Embryo' Special Body. And–...."
Shin suddenly paused when he reached this point. It is because he suddenly realized something.
Then he blurted out as he suddenly shot up from his sitting position for finding the missing key! "That's Right!!! That is the answer why no one managed to achieve the desired result of this theory! It is because they don't have a suitable vessel to use a Secret Art that Henry was saying."
"Wait! I think I read something similar this earlier." muttered Shin before sitting down once again and rescanning the books around him as he tries to find something.
Few moments later, he finally found the book that he is looking for. The title of the book is 'The secrets of Alberto Gonzalez'. Shin flipped the pages of the book while scanning it one by one.
Then his sight landed on a certain phrase on the book before reading it out loud."I'm not a genius actually. I'm just a Dual-Practioner with a special type of body that lets me experiment more on the field of Martial-Arts and Mentalism. And with that, I managed to discover this new technique of ours."
Shin stared at that for few more seconds before muttering to himself. "So that was it. Alberto Gonzalez might also have a 'Spiritual Embryo' special body just like me. That is also one of the main reasons how he discovered the Unified Strengthening."
Then he looked at the book written by 'Henry Cortez' before muttering to himself. "If only he was still alive when Henry Cortez emerges, or the other way around, then they might really succeed at combining Martial-Arts and Mentalism together."
"Tsk! Too bad that Alberto died during an exploration mission, or else he might still alive until now. And with that, he and Henry might meet and create another history."
After that, Shin read Henry's profile from one of the books around him. "Henry Cortez, a genius researcher in the field of Martial-Arts and Mentalism."
"He might not be gifted at the two respective practices but a lot of members of the 'Elder Council' respected him because of his amazing researches."
"He is currently working at the 'Magical Ace Academy' as a guest teacher and acting as the head researcher of the 'World Research Center' of the Soaring Continent."
Then Shin fell on a deep contemplation. "Magical Ace Academy? That is one of the best schools around the world. And together with the 'Top Military School', they are called the twin genius producer of the Soaring Continent."
.....
The 'Top Military School' a school that is famous for its orthodox way of strict teaching together with its harsh environment. The death toll of the students here is quite high because of the missions issued by the school for their exams are pretty much dangerous.
But all of the graduates of this School are dragons among men. And all of the major organizations around the world are going crazy just to recruit one of them.
On the other hand, the 'Magical Ace Academy' is its counterpart. This school's way of teaching is quite unorthodox because they are discussing different kinds of fields. And it covers all the topics around the world.
What's more, most of the teachers and instructors of this school are internationally renowned individuals that are famous in their respective fields.
That is also the reason why some of the most talented individuals from the other countries are coming to the Eastern Sea Region just to enroll in the school.
Some of the international organizations are even enrolling their most talented younger generation because of that reason.
...
After comparing the two schools, Shin finally made a decision. "The start of the school will be on next month. Maybe I should start some preparation for it. And since I'm High School now, maybe I should send my application for the entrance exam of Magical Ace Academy."
"I might find some answers if I go there. And I'm sure that they have some topics regarding the combination of Martial-Art and Mentalism since Prof. Henry Cortez is in there."
"That Old Geezer and Old Fatty might able to teach me how to become a powerful Martial-Artist and Mentalist, but they can't help at the field of combining the two as much as this Prof. Henry."
After that, Shin opens his Advance Watch and dialed the number of Old Plum to discuss his plans. His master supported his decision as it is a good idea, and it is going to be more helpful in his progress exploring the 'path' that he chose.
After ending the call, Shin dialed the number of 'Madam Foxy', this is how he named Madam Springfield or 'Cristina Jane', the wife of Captain Bernard, in his Advance Watch.
When the call connected, Shin shared his thoughts about going to the 'Magical Ace Academy' for his High School. Madam Foxy didn't say much and just also supported his decision since it is really a good school.
After talking to her few more moments, Shin immediately ended the call before sending his application for the entrance exam of the 'Magical Ace Academy'. Then what left for him now is to wait for it to be approved so that he can take the exam.
And after doing all of that, Shin suddenly felt tired. He felt that a lot have happened today so he immediately collect all of the books around him while organizing them.
Then he take a quick trip to the kitchen to look for something to eat. And after eating, Shin immediately went back to his room before laying inside his VR Gaming Cabin.
"Alright, enough for Martial-Arts and Mentalism for now. Let's get back in the game and do some adventures."
Shin closed his eyes as the Cabin closes itself. Then he said. "Initiate Login!"
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Swoosh!Shin is back in the room of the Church. Then he took a quick look at his in-game clock and saw that more than a day and a half have passed here since he spends almost half a day outside.
After that, he immediately opened his friend list and contacted Lawless. Fortunately, the call immediately connected and showed the smiling face of Lawless on the virtual screen. "Heh, so what's your problem now, Brother Sickarius?"
Shin clicked his tongue and said. "Tsk! Do you honestly believe that I'm that kind of person?"
Lawless laughed out loud and said. "Hahaha.... Didn't you are only contacting when you need something?"
This time, Shin suddenly become guilty after hearing that. Well, he can't say anything about that, it is true after all.
Seeing Shin's guilty look, Lawless suddenly change the subject to lighten up the mood a little. "If your are feeling too guilty, then how about joining my team instead? With that, you don't have to feel this way."
Shin shook his head and smiled bitterly before apologizing. "Sorry brother Lawless, but we already discussed about that."
Lawless curve his mouth into a grin while saying. "If you are still worried about being weak, then that is not necessary anymore. Those 'Top Dogs' of the Powerhouse Guilds are already wracking their heads as they try to figure out how to recruit you after you defeated those three famous guys."
"Alright, Alright. Move on~. Let's discuss the main topic already. Are you and the others available now?" said Shin.
Lawless thought for a moment and said. "If it is about hunting some high-leveled monsters, then we might pass this time. Hunting monster bosses might be bountiful, but we can always hunt them down anytime."
"On the other hand, these kind of quests are hard to come by. There is a saying in this game that said 'Monster bosses give you the equipments and materials while Quests grant you levels and points'."
Shin knitted his brows and said. "Why do I feel that what you said is wrong? Didn't the right one is 'Monsters hone your skills and techniques while Quest gives you strength and influence'?"
"Anyway, I didn't call you for that. I stumble upon a High-Ranking quest. It is also related to the Church. I can't tackle it alone so I'm asking for some help."
Lawless suddenly became interested and said. "Oh~♪ A High-Ranking Quest? Is it also the same as the one being given by your Church or a different one?"
"Of course! It is different. Mine is kind of a personal quest." said Shin almost instantly.
Lawless fall on a deep thought before asking. "What type of quest and how is the difficulty?"
"A Hidden Investigative Quest with Master(SSS) difficulty." said Shin without second thought. Then he immediately added after. "And I think it is a chain quest, and somewhat related to my other quest."
"A chain quest that starts with 'Master-grade' difficulty?" muttered Lawless as he fell on a deep thought. Then he look at Shin before asking once again. "What about your other quest?"
Shin replied without thinking twice. "A Hidden Main Quest with Hell(SSS+) difficulty."
Cough! Cough!
Lawless suddenly chokes with the words that he is about say after hearing Shin's reply. Then he said after recovering himself. "What the F*ck! Why the hell are all the good things keep coming on your side. Can you at least lend your lucky star to me so that I can experience it too?"
Shin ignored that and immediately asked. "Enough with the that. Are you guys free or not?"
Lawless clicked his tongue and said. "Tsk! What a coldhearted b*st*rd! Me and Faker are already free since just finished the SS-grade quest that we got from the church, and about to submit it."
"But we are also planning to accept the Master-grade quest that had been posted on the church quest bulletin board since we already met the requirements for it. And it is better if we snatch it from the hands of the powerful Guilds."
Then Shin immediately replied without further ado. "Then take it too! We can clear the quests altogether since they are all interconnected! In fact, I'm the real reason why the church is issuing those quest."
"You–!....." Lawless was frozen in place after hearing that. It took him some time to recover himself before started cursing Shin. "D*mn it! God, F*cking d*mn it! What kind of b*st*rd creature are you? You are not only a sh*thead lucky guy, you are also a motherf*cking source of trouble!"
Shin stared at Lawless placidly and asked. "So what now? Are you guys coming or not?"
Lawless took some effort to clam himself down. Then he look at Shin and replied. "Alright, we are joining. But! We have some problems. Master-grade Quest are not like the other quest that can cleared alone or with some random team."
"We need to balance our team's class composition so that we can avoid some accidents. We didn't lack in physical DSP area. Me, you, and Faker are more than enough for that."
"We also don't have to worry on the supporting area, as we have Stephanie, and she is more than enough for that role."
"But we are lacking on two respective areas. We don't have a main tank, and we don't have enough firepower in magical DPS(Damage per Second) department. And even if Morgan have a rapid magical damage, he is lacking in terms explosiveness."
"If we have Ember and Ravier, then that is not a problem. But those two run off to somewhere, saying that they have to do something in Real World. For all I know, those two might only be dating."
"I might be able to find a suitable tank for our team by asking some of my friends. But I don't know anyone that can fill the magical DPS spot."
Now, Shin fell on a deep thought. He doesn't have may connections in the game. So aside from the couple in Lawless group, he only have a single person that magical class in his friend list. But he doesn't want ask some help from her because he is going get trapped on another debt if he does.
Shin is racking his brain while looking at his friend list. Then a certain name caught his eyes. Immediately after that, an idea enter his mind.
He look at Lawless on the screen before saying. "Hey, brother Lawless. You take care of finding the tank while I'll try looking for a magical class. And immediately take the Master-grade quest issued by Church before others steal it."
Lawless looked at Shin skeptically and said. "Are you sure about that? If you take a random Mage on the street, then I'm going to beat you up for ruining our quest."
Shin clicked his tongue and said. "Tsk! You don't have to worry about that. I'm not that idi*t to ruin my own quest. Just finish up all the things on your side before we meet up at the coordinates that I'm going to send to you."
"What's with the rush? Can't we rest for a little?" said Lawless.
"Of course! You can. But we need to immediately move out after that. We need to finish one of my quest as soon as possible, or else some accidents might happened." said Shin with a little impatience.
Lawless clicked his tongue and said. "Alright, I get it. Just make sure that you are going to find a good Mage, OK?"
Shin nodded his head before ending the call. After that, he switched his 'caller ID' before dialing a number from his friends list.
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Shin Kinghad is a kid that had been abducted and trained by a powerful underworld organization since he was three years old. After six years, he had been rescued by the Special Forces during their operation against that organization and was adopted by the captain of the special force group.

Since then, he treated the son and daughter of the captain as his own brother and sister. 

Years later, he joins the greatest VRMMORPG of all time, [Destiny's Fate] online, due to repeated invitations of his brother. He creates havoc inside the game as he climbs his way from being a beginner player to a peak class expert. 

But as he started to grow up, he became curious about his real identity and who his biological parents were. He tried to investigate it with the help of his brother and best friend. And after discovering his real background, he decided to follow his father’s footsteps and stood at the peak of the world using his Martial-Art Skills and Mentalism Techniques. 

Disclaimer: The cover is not mine. I got it from the internet and my friend did some editing. I'm currently looking for an artist to do the cover for me.

He lanjin took the documents and went to the Plum Garden.
"Miss He. " Zhou Shen stood outside waiting for her for a long time. When he saw he lanjin's figure, he immediately came over and said to her, "young master Shi has been waiting for you inside for a long time. "
"Yes. " He lanjin replied.
This was something that she and Cao Fengshi had discussed before. At that time, she was playing a game and he asked her to add something. For this reason, she discussed with him whether they should change the direction.
As for these plans, the more she did, the more tempted she became.
Zhou Shen led her into the quiet plum garden. It was exceptionally quiet today, as if someone had contracted it.
Cao Fengshi wore a white suit and stood under the EAVES. He raised his head to look at the scenery in the garden. There were some snowflakes hanging on a plum branch, swaying and falling as the wind blew.
"Ah Shi. " She walked forward.
Hearing her voice, Cao Fengshi turned around and looked back at he lanjin, who was dressed in simple and elegant clothes. The black and white intermingled with each other made her appear noble and elegant, just like her temperament.
"You're here? Let's talk inside, " Cao Fengshi said.
The two of them had just entered the private room and made tea. Very soon, the investor arrived. He seemed to be very familiar with Cao Fengshi. The few of them chatted idly. He said, "Miss He, you and young Master Lu... "
"It's all in the past. There's no need to mention it, " He Lanjin said.
She did not want her life to have any more involvement with Lu Zifan.
"To be honest with you, young Master Lu also came to me last night. He said that he wanted to enter the entertainment industry and gave me a plan. The profit is even higher than yours, " the person said.
He lanjin listened. Her fingertips gently touched the edge of the cup. After a few seconds of silence, she said, "President Chen, you should know the current situation in Jiang city. With the current situation of the Lu Corporation, the investments they made can be said to be very sensational, but they haven't received any real returns. "
"As for our contract, please take a look at it again, " He Lanjin said.
The other party was silent for a few seconds. Cao Fengshi said in a low voice, "Lu Zifan has offended glory world. If you cooperate with him, I'm afraid you won't get any benefits. "
When President Chen heard this, he laughed and picked up a pen to sign the document. He said, "happy working with you. "
"happy working with you, " He Lanjin said. After exchanging the documents, President Chen Left. Only she and Cao Fengshi were left in the private room.
He lanjin took a deep breath and said in a low voice, "use my game to adapt it into a TV series. To be honest, I'm not very confident. Moreover, it's a big IP. "
"Your game itself is very good. There are people who have adapted novels and TV series into Games, so it's naturally feasible to adapt the game into a TV series, " Cao Fengshi said.
She laughed in a low voice, sat there and looked out of the window, saying, "well, we'll see who should be the main character when the time comes. "
"Don't you think about yourself? " Cao Fengshi asked, puzzled.
He lanjin shook her head. She put the contract into her bag and said, "this game is adapted into a TV series. I'm the writer and director, but I won't participate in the performance. Besides, I've never wanted to be a star. "
The two chatted for a long time. Zhou Shen had something to talk to him about. Cao Fengshi's expression was a little ugly, so he said goodbye to her.
"Miss, please take care. " When she left, the waiter stood at the door and bowed to her.
He lanjin walked forward with light steps. She stood at the spot where Cao Fengshi had just stood. She stared at the plum blossom in a daze. She saw the breeze blowing past and vaguely saw some stamens on the branches.
"He Lanjin... " he lanjin came back to her senses when she vaguely heard her name.
She nodded to the waiter and left quickly. However, she turned around and walked back at the corner. She stood outside the box and looked inside through the crack in the window.
She saw a tall figure sitting inside... ...


On the eve of the engagement, he lanjin saw her sister and her fianc�� conspiring against the he family in the toilet. She immediately reported them to the headlines, tearing apart White Lotus flowers with one hand and torturing them with the other.
She didn't expect to provoke the young master of a wealthy family, Qiao Hanye. He was cold and heartless Yet, he spoiled her to the heavens By joining forces with her, her life would be smooth from then on.
"marry me. The he family is yours, and so is the Qiao family, " Qiao Hanye said seductively.
PS: recommend author's old article, "chief, YOU SPOIL ME TO THE HEAVENS! " Welcome to the group.

Lunch period hits, and the kids formed groups with their friends to empty or raid the lunch boxes. Andy and Lia were waiting for the other two while Stephanie dragged her lethargic two feet in seeking her gang.
"Why the sad face?" Andy asked.
Lia was lying her face down on the table, also sulking on her own.
"What happened to you too?" Andy directed her words this time at the indolent Lia.
"Why are people around me look like they haven't eaten candy for a month?" she groaned loudly.
Stephanie took a seat next to Andy and tapped on Lia's head to wake her up from her desolation.
"I'm not sad, but tired of all the practice."
Jessica appeared out of nowhere to join and grieve along.
"This is why I tell you girls, not to participate. Just enjoy like me, in the audience seat!" Andy sternly swaggered.
Ever since the school's holiday festival announcement, the kids rejoiced the classrooms, and the participants of various activities practiced every day before lunch. Jessica showed interest in dancing along with a few of her classmates. Stephanie is a star in singing Christmas carols. Hence her name got listed automatically to the singing performance. Andy and Lia's homeroom teacher suggested putting on a play since the other class is giving a dance show.
Lia wished to participate, but she had her own worries to contemplate before actually signing up for a stageplay. Since they are still considering the story and actors, the homeroom teacher gave Lia some time to think about her decision. Lia agreed.
Meanwhile, Andy cared none to participate in this event, choosing to stay as an audience, enjoying the program.
They all unpacked their lunches to eat without any delay.
"I don't get why you guys get tired if you wanted to take part in the program," Andy said to take a bite of her sandwich.
"Its because we are not lazy like you, Andy. Why can't you at least join Stephanie in singing Christmas carols, its easy, isn't it?" Jessica fired.
Andy finished half of her sandwich, laidback and calm, ignoring her friend's comments.
"Fine! Do as you like. But, you will be alone in the audience," Jessica snorted to the blindness.
"Look, I am not good at anything right now, and I know that, so we don't want to risk trying only to get humiliated, on stage, in front of people, especially, in front of your parents and friend's parents- all I'm trying to say is-"
"Lia will give me company," Andy exclaimed after explaining her reasons in ditching the school festival.
"You do know that she is willing to take part in the play?" Jessica informed to find Andy's face cringe from a breakdown, but she was aware of Lia's concern already.
"Wait, I heard she hadn't given her name," the worried classmate cried dry tears.
"YET-" Stephanie stepped in to share.
Andy and Jessica calmed down to find Lia eating her lunch in silence. They knew Lia wished to join the drama but held back for some reason. And since then, Lia lost her usual cheerful self and maintained a gloomy aura around her.
"Don't worry, Lia. I'm sure you will soon hear good news from your mother," Andy quickly jumped in to save her friend, followed by Jessica and Stephanie's consoling nods.
"Hey! If things go wrong, you are stuck with me, and I'm a fun me during festivals. I will take care of you," Andy's energetic words coped Lia to get encouraged and appear lively not to worry her friends.
They briskly returned to chatting while emptying their lunch boxes.
**
Despite her friend's efforts in switching her mood, Lia still carried melancholy. She vaguely listened to her classes and rarely appeared focused. Her mind occupied the great worry for the first time, and it bothered her. The rest of the day, Lia's mood did return to its old sloth self, lazily moping in her seat till the school bell rang. The attitude followed until she could hear the door open to find her mother. Following Giselle closely, Lia moved like a shadow.
"Mother!"
"Mother!"
Having returned home from work, exhausted, Giselle had a tough time controlling the child's attention.
"Lia-"
"Let me sit first!" the mother begged.
Lia gave some space to continue to follow Giselle. She watched her mother exhale aloud while sinking into the cushion. Resting by her side, the child impatiently waited.
Aware of this dreary presence, Giselle couldn't decompress freely. She sat up straight to bring Lia closer to her. Lifting the girl to let her sit on her lap, Giselle watched little Lia. She studied that blue face.
"You're still sulking! Where is my happy-go-girl?" Giselle snorted from examining the little specimen on her lap.
Lia pouted her lips.
"Did you hear from father?" she asked, concernedly.
Giselle sighed again from defeat, already anticipating this.
"No, honey! Your father hasn't heard from his work. It's only a couple of days since we told him about your school festival. I'm sure he is trying his best to visit us early this holiday."
Giselle consoled to find her daughter fall back to melancholy. Her eyes appearing disappointed by the news she heard, the pouting lips returned fat to form wrinkly lines. Giselle hushed the child against her chest and softly patted the head to comfort.
The sad news drained the remaining energy, and Giselle could feel the child weigh on her. Nonetheless, the two rested as such until Lia felt better.
That night, Giselle made Lia's favorite for dinner- Broccoli and Chicken casserole. It took Giselle multiple trials to get little Lia used to the broccoli, and once the girl began to eat it, it became her favorite comfort meal along with chicken potpie.
Giselle chose to save the potpie later and made the casserole.
Lia found it satisfying as she savored the meal with every bite mouthful to fill her tummy. Giselle asked about school, and the conversation slid back to about the school festival.
"You should join if you like, Lia,"
"But, I want my father to be there to watch me,"
"You did tell him, right! I'm sure he is working hard to earn that early holiday visit trip."
There was an awkward silence, and Giselle knew she should step in to save both Ethan and Lia. 
"Lia, you should join the play, regardless. Your father will hear about it and be proud of you!"
Giselle went on to push the child to listen to her voice. Lia's wish to join the play already softened her grieving heart, and now with her mother's appeal, she could hardly control anymore of her desire to take the stage.
"Okay!"
Giselle had kept a few words in the bank, in case if Lia still feels down, but hearing her agree spontaneously, startled the mother.
"So- you will give your name?"
Lia nodded to request a second serving of the tasty casserole.
Giselle served another decent slice that could fit Lia's appetite.
"Tomorrow is the last day, and soon the kids will join the practice. I don't want to miss it!"
"Plus, I'll hope that father could come to see me perform. Even if he can't- I- I want you to see me as well-" Lia shyly stated her thoughts and ate the rest of the dinner.
Giselle smiled to see Lia happy with her decision. She made a reminder to pass the new to Ethan so that he could get motivated to get those early days off before Christmas. Giselle also suggested Lia make handmade invitations to invite her grandparents, which made the child jolly. She fancied a list in her mind about the people she would like to invite to the school festival. However, at the warning of her mother, Lia had to tone down the number of guests. After dinner, she helped her mother with the dishes, drying the clean plates, and earned a sweet fruit pudding as a reward to her uplifted mood. Ever since the invitation idea, Giselle could barely hold Lia in a place. The little one rushed back to her room after completing her chores. She started coming up with ideas for her handmade design and spent her leisure time preparing until going to bed.
Giselle saw the return of Lia's usual cheerful self and got relieved. As intended, she sent a message to Lia's father about confirming Lia joining the stage play for her school's holiday festival.

IMPORTANT NOTE: You are about to read an LGBT Novel. It is a beautiful love story of two women. 
Lillian Grey and Giselle.
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"Here's my message for you in case if you even care about, don't ever show yourself in front of me, ever again. 
Why?
Because I can't stop myself from loving you if I ever see you again. What you gave me is irreplaceable, I still have it in my heart. It didn't let me live my life in peace."
***
Lillian Grey and Giselle are two souls bonded by love yet, pulled apart by the external entities.
The two women meet years later, the subtle fire still tingling inside, allows them to reconcile but, the question to be asked is:
Will they accept it or not?
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Author's Note:
Greetings to all, welcome to the world of 'Get Back to You.'
Thank you for choosing my novel to read. 
A little bit about myself before I take you on this journey:
I'm a 25-year-old female who believes in her fiction world.
There are two things I love the most in this world:
Music and Stories.
Both are my best buddies, and without them, I won't be able to define myself.
So, I request you to listen to the stories I create and have fun reading them. 
Once again, thank you very much for choosing this novel. I hope you have a great time reading it. 
Lots of Love and Gratitudes.

'Get Back to You' is my first child. She came out of nowhere but made a strong impression on my life.
I have had story plots of various genres, but this one became the starting point for me.
'Get Back to You' is my First Novel as a writer. 
I strive to give you good content through my writing, and so, I will avoid mistakes at all costs. If, and only if you were to find any blunders, feel free to give me your views. 
Tell me your opinions and thoughts. Share your favorite moments through comments after reading each chapter.
Support me by voting, liking, and adding my novel to your library.
What else?
Just have fun reading the story. 
Why?
Because I want you to, that's why I created them in the first place.
My stories are not my fantasies but, something that I want people to listen, read, and feel. 
If I can move your emotions through my stories, then that's a victory to me. 'Get Back to You' is a project of mine where I want people to think 'Love is Love.'
I will work hard to achieve it.

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So, stay awesome and rock it.

"Boom!"
A flash of lightning descending from the skies, as the rain outside gradually got bigger as it splattered across the roof of the ox-cart. The wind was howling, threatening to flip the entire carriage over.
Within the ox-cart, the official was seated in front of Pei Zi Yun. He then pulled the curtains apart and looked at the raindrops falling outside. He then spoke, "This weather, the rain seems unusual."
"Yes, although it rains frequently in spring, this is way too heavy to be a normal spring rain!" They were quite some distance away from the Crown Prince’s Palace. Pei Zi Yun gazed outside the window, looking very distracted. He extended an outstretched hand, as if to tap something in front of him.
Pei Zi Yun had a grave expression on his face, pretending to look outside of the window when he was actually looking at the information interface which showed up in front of him. He was feeling rather perplexed.
Ever since he obtained the Plum Blossom, the system would always present missions for him to do, or to inform him of some important memory, or to remind him of something. Most of the time, it was related to taking revenge for the original owner.
Principally speaking, plotting against King Lu was not far off from taking revenge. Why then didn’t it appear immediately after speaking to the Crown Prince?
Pei Zi Yun thought to himself. There could be another possibility. The system was also affected by the overwhelming strength of the Imperial Qi surrounding the Crown Prince, and required some time to recover.
Who was this Ren Wei person which he was supposed to convert from King Lu’s camp?
Pei Zi Yun searched his memories. Ever since he became Yin Master, searching through his memories was extremely easy. Pei Zi Yun calmed himself. After a long time, he finally opened his eyes and mumbled, "So, that’s the person. I’ve heard of him before."
Ren Wei was a strategist and an advisor to King Lu in the original owner’s life time. Ren Wei’s father was an official in the previous dynasty. However, his family’s status wasn’t lofty. He enjoyed reading, and excelled in literature and writing poems. He met with many obstacles in his life, and failed many times over. When he was forty, he met King Lu and started working for him as a lowly official. After seeing that he was effective and wise, he was promoted rapidly. Soon after, he was killed, and the circumstances surrounding his death were very vague.
In actual fact, all these rumors were too fragmented. The original owner had been imprisoned at that point in time, and thus didn’t know much.
However, since the system pointed him out, this man must be of a critical use. For someone like him, how was it possible that he wasn’t being monitored and guarded around the clock? At this point, Pei Zi Yun wondered if he already knew of Pei Zi Yun’s existence. There was another possibility, that this person hadn’t risen in ranks, and thus was just a nobody, and had no one watching him.
Pei Zi Yun had a sort of conjecture deep down. However, one thing that was confirmed was that Ren Wei was somewhat related to King Lu. He decided to conduct a thorough check before acting, 'A mission as difficult as this, let’s see what the rewards are.'
 "Mission : Help the Crown Prince launch an offense against King Lu. Influence a talented individual named Ren Wei to leave King Lu’s service.(Incomplete)"
When he finished reading this line, a message then appeared, answering his question: "Safety when absorbing Legacies."
Seeing such a situation, Pei Zi Yun was secretly surprised. He then focused on the screen, but nothing else appeared.
'Is this the wish of the original owner? It’s just that the reward is very touching.' Pei Zi Yun thought, 'I’ve obtained three Legacies, which reside within my memories now. I wondered why Xie Cheng Dong could only rely on the Plum Blossom and managed to transform his body to that of a saint. And when I used it, I received backlash from it. So there was this hidden skill, which I had to obtain as a reward. At this point, I have to complete the mission before I can acquire it.'
At this point the Crown Prince’s official who was with Pei Zi Yun noticed that he had been gazing out of the window for a long time, and didn’t speak. He was thus curious, "What is Master Top Scorer thinking about, that he would be distant?"
"I’m just thinking about some stuffs." Pei Zi Yun snapped back out and replied blandly, "The Crown Prince placed a heavy burden upon my shoulders, and I feel somewhat uneasy. I’m afraid I won’t be able to live up to his expectations."
"I have an idea, which I might have to rely on brother Zhao to obtain some information for me. I would require the name list of officials who have no relation to the Crown Prince and have some links with King Lu. I have a use for it."
Hearing this request, official Zhao looked at Pei Zi Yun, as if he was trying to decipher Pei Zi Yun’s thoughts, just by staring at his face. However, he couldn’t tell anything. He then asked, "Master Top Scorer, what plan do you have?"
Pei Zi Yun replied casually, "Only when you know yourself, can you know your enemy. Only then can you fight a hundred battles and come out unscathed. As for this matter now, how can it be solved so easily? I have to settle some issues first before I can get down to doing it."
"That’s easy. Since the Crown Prince instructed me to cooperate with you, please let me know whatever you need, and I shall do my best." The official clasped his hands and spoke.
"I wish to visit the Grand Princess!" Pei Zi Yun replied. When the official heard this, he then instructed the ox-cart driver, "To the Grand Princess Mansion."
"Yes, your excellency." The ox-cart driver was his own man, and thus would agree to go anywhere. At this point they turned around and headed to the Grand Princess’s Mansion.
The ox trod across the puddles of water as Pei Zi Yun could see the walls of the mansion up ahead. The rain was starting to recede as the small drizzle of raindrops were blown diagonally by the wind. The Grand Princess’s Mansion stood unwavering against the wind and rain. From outside the mansion, the abundance of flora and fauna were visible.
Pei Zi Yun stood outside the mansion, and could hear the birds chirping atop the trees around. Scents of flowers wafted in the air, causing Pei Zi Yun to sigh, 'At first, I didn’t know why the Grand Princess agreed to take my money and help me plead with the Emperor for my sect’s title. Now I understand.'
'The dynasty decreed that a Prince would receive ten thousand silver taels, and ten thousand stone of grains.'
'A Canton Prince would receive five thousand silver taels and five thousand stone of grains.’
'A Princess would receive one thousand five hundred stones of grains and two thousand taels of silver. However, the Grand Princess was special, and received slightly more. She would be paid three thousand stones of grains and four thousand silver taels.'
'Three thousand stone of grains and four thousand silver taels seem a considerable amount. But just the wages for the guards protecting this place would already exceed the amount of annual salary she receive.'
'She still has to handle the expenses of everyone working for her within the mansion. How then could she survive without accepting bribes?'
'Although they were close relatives of the Emperor himself, and were a part of the royal family, they still had to find ways to gather money. Unless they were like King Lu, a capable Prince with many different avenues of income due to his capabilities.'
'If the person owning this huge mansion was a Canton Prince or a Princess without any other additional income, they would never be able to afford to upkeep such a huge place.'
'Even the Emperor knows this, and hence always turned a blind eye to the Grand Princess whenever she took bribes. As long as it didn’t interfere with politics.'
"Your excellency, we’ve reached the Grand Princess’s Mansion." The ox-cart driver didn’t pull to a stop at the main entrance, as that would attract too much attention. He stopped at a secluded corner and spoke to the carriage behind.
Pei Zi Yun pulled the curtains apart. It was indeed an entrance the the Grand Princess’s Mansion. It resembled a moon door. Just as Pei Zi Yun was about to get off, the official held him back, "Hold it, Master Top Scorer. It might not be good for you to show your face. Maybe I should go instead."
"I would have to trouble you then." Pei Zi Yun realized that he had a point. The official then opened his umbrella and knocked the door. The guard who answered him exchanged several words with the official.
As the rain continued to fall, the winds persisted. The official waited at the door. After some time, a serving maid came out and spoke to him.
The official returned to the ox-cart and handed Pei Zi Yun a note and said to him, "The way things are done within the Grand Princess’s Mansion is really efficient. Just a short while and they managed to get back to me."
Pei Zi Yun received the note and opened it. There were several words written: "There’s no point in meeting."
That was a straight up rejection.
'Maybe she didn’t want to appear like an Emperor, accepting visitors all the time. At this point however, she was earning double the salaries of a princess. It can be said that her annual salary cannot get any higher than this.'
'The Emperor is her own brother, and she is thus in the best position. The Crown Prince and King Lu are her nephews. As long as she doesn’t directly intervene with the situation, there might not be any problems for her.'
‘Now was the critical juncture where there were two candidates fighting for the throne. At least she must not appear to take the support of either sides. As for internal affairs, where there were blood feuds in such a situation was very normal. However, she must not directly take anyone’s sides.’ Pei Zi Yun wasn’t too bothered by this rejection.
The official then looked at Pei Zi Yun, "It’s understandable that the Grand Princess doesn't want to meet you. She’s afraid that people might think she is supporting the Crown Prince over King Lu!"
Hearing these words, Pei Zi Yun laughed, "Then please pass these few books to her."
The official then got off the ox-cart, and Pei Zi Yun pondered for a second before shouting out, "Hold it, I wish to write some words."
Pei Zi Yun retrieved a quill and wrote on a piece of paper before stuffing it into a book, "Apologies for troubling your excellency Zhao."
The official laughed, "Please relax!"
The official walked to the door and spoke to the people at the door before handing the materials over without issue.
Within the mansion, the Grand Princess was lying down within a red tent. A serving maid was massaging her legs for her, and another maid brought in a silver platter, where there were slices of melons on it. A man walked to the door and spoke to the granny maid, "Granny, the person who delivered a note asking to meet earlier on delivered these books."
The granny who was standing at the door received it, "Wait, I shall deliver these books."
The granny then talked in and whispered by the side of the bed, "Grand Princess, the person who delivered the note just now handed us these books to pass to you. Would you like to take a look?"
"Oh? He sent books here? Let me see." The Grand Princess stretched herself while lying down.
The granny then handed over the four books allowing the Grand Princess to pick one. She held onto the first book and flipped it open. There was a note within the book. The Grand Princess picked up the note, and saw familiar writings, "I’ve written several novels in my spare time. This is to thank the Grand Princess for helping me some time ago. Hence, I came to the capital today to deliver the actual copies."
On the back of the note, he wrote the titles of the books which he had written. –The Woman Assassin–, –The Butterfly Lovers–, –Nie Xiao Qin–, –Romance of the West Chambers–.
"Who would’ve thought that this person could even write stories and novels." The Grand Princess smiled as spoke. She placed the note to the side, and started reading the first book. All of a sudden, she stopped reading before sighing, as though she recalled something, "These books are probably not for me. It’s for the Canton Princess right? He’s very thoughtful."
She felt a sudden impulse within her heart, and wanted to meet with him, before she stopped herself. She then closed the book, her expression was one of uncertainty. She thought to herself, 'The Peace Document which you wrote for the Crown Prince was actually very good. Just that, why did you have to give him that document?'
'The succession of the throne was a family matter between the royal household, and outsiders must never intervene, as there would be consequences to such meddling. As the Grand Princess, I can never meet with you again!'
"Grand Princess, are these books for the Canton Princess?" The granny standing by the side looked at the perplexed expression of the Grand Princess and stepped forward to ask.
The Grand Princess didn’t immediately reply, and started flipping through the books before sighing, "Leave the books. I shall take it to her myself."
She then continued, "Tell the person waiting outside, I won’t meet with them."
"Yes!" The granny relayed the message, and the guards outside walked up to official, "The Grand Princess insists, she will not see you."
The official then relayed the message to Pei Zi Yun, who wasn’t surprised by this. He then ordered the ox-cart to turn around. His brows were furrowed, which the official took to mean that he wasn’t in a good mood, and thus didn’t speak.
Actually Pei Zi Yun’s mood was rather upbeat. All the books that he had handed over to them had an element of romance to them, and were very suitable for female audiences. He had distributed the books to the merchants for distribution, which didn’t seem to spread too quickly. Just by giving it to the Grand Princess, he was assured that in no time, the entire capital would hear of it.
Once the Grand Princess and her daughter have read the books, they would naturally speak of it. Since their words would carry weight, his prestige would increase in no time, spreading all around the capital.
Although this was how he expected things to turn out, he was still troubled by something else. He had been in this world for two years, and issues kept coming up, wave by wave, unrelentingly. He wondered when he would next have peace and quiet.
"Ai...." Pei Zi Yun sighed deeply.

Earth Immortals are cultivated from a blessed land,
Heaven Immortals move to and fro from the divine mountains.
I have a stalk of plum blossom, and I shall maraud the Will of the Heavens with it!

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