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Naming Technique of the Night
4.39
In the neon of blue and purple, under the thick steel sky, at the forefront of this surge of data, lies the world post-tech revolution. It's also the dividing line between reality and illusion. Steel and flesh, past and future. In this place, the world outside and inside coexist. Everything in front of us feels like a wall of time within reach. The darkness is slowly creeping in. But hey, my friend, you gotta know, we can't just counter darkness with softness. Gotta use fire. -
Eneas Fate
In the middle of an intergalactic war, one of the best pilots in the stellar fleet witnesses helplessly the destruction of the entire fleet and, with it, the annihilation of all mankind. When the oxygen in his destroyed ship ran out, he only reproached himself for not having been able to at least die like a hero. However, without knowing why, his soul returned in time to the day of his entrance exam at the academy. This time Eneas would save his life, his mother's life, and everyone he could save. Armed with an inhuman ability to pilot, he will make the most of his mecha, the Phoenix named Uroboros, changing history of the universe forever. -
Hundertfaches Einkommensmultiplikator-System
Jack Alfonso, das siebte Kind der jüngsten Generation der Familie Alfonso aus Crystal City, hat zu Hause eine Menge Ärger. Seine Mutter stirbt, als er noch fünfzehn Jahre alt war. Dann wird es noch schlimmer, denn er wird von seinen älteren Halbgeschwistern schikaniert. Schließlich beschließt er, dass die Familie Alfonso ihm in diesem Leben nicht mehr helfen kann und er sich selbst einen Weg suchen muss. Er beschließt, das wenige Geld, das er seit seinem dreizehnten Lebensjahr bis zu seinem neunzehnten Lebensjahr gespart hat, zu verwenden. Er verlässt die Stadt Crystal, die ganz unter dem Einfluss der Familie Alfonso stand, und geht in eine rückständige Stadt, die Stadt Inchoate, wo er ein kleines Geschäft eröffnet. Wer hätte gedacht, dass er, als er sein erstes Einkommen erhält, eine Aufforderung erhält, die ihn erschreckt. [Ding! Glückwunsch zur Aktivierung des Hundertfachen Einkommensmultiplikators.] [Ding! Sie haben dreihundert Dollar verdient. Multiplikator angewandt. Sie haben dreißigtausend Dollar erhalten.] [Ding! Erstes Einkommen. Als Belohnung erhalten Sie eine Suzuki GSX-R1000] [Erstes Einkommen: Als Belohnung erhalten Sie einen maßgefertigten Bugatti Veyron.] [Ding! Das System kann Ihnen helfen. Sie werden mit professionellen Fahrkünsten belohnt. Sie müssen jedoch eine Aufgabe erfüllen, die Ihnen innerhalb einer bestimmten Zeitspanne gestellt wird. Wenn du die Aufgabe nicht erfüllst, verlierst du nicht nur die Fähigkeit, sondern wirst auch vom System bestraft]. [Als Belohnung erhältst du einen Eurocopter EC135.] [Erstes Monatseinkommen, belohnt mit dem Glaze Hotel.] .... Damit änderte sich sein Leben sofort zum Besseren. Er wusste nicht, wie es weitergehen würde, aber er hatte einen neuen Traum. Er wollte reicher werden als die Familie Alfonso. Auf diese Weise würden sie wenigstens bereuen, dass sie sich nicht um ihn gekümmert hatten. Aber das wäre noch nicht alles, er würde dafür sorgen müssen, dass die Familie untergeht. Der Grund dafür war ziemlich einfach: Er hatte den Grund für den Tod seiner Mutter herausgefunden! ..... Hallo Leute. Diese Geschichte hat hauptsächlich mit Romantik zu tun und man kann sagen, dass es einige fiktive Teile gibt. Aber ich hoffe, dass euch die Geschichte gefällt. Leute, für jeweils 100 Kraftsteine gibt es ein zusätzliches Kapitel. 200PS= 1 Extra-Kapitel 100GT= 2 Extra-Kapitel und so weiter. Die Bonuskapitel werden zu Beginn eines jeden Monats veröffentlicht. Also bitte, wenn ihr mehr Kapitel wollt, dann steckt diese Powersteine und goldenen Tickets ein, den Rest überlasst mir.... .... Ihr könnt mir eure Meinung sagen; https://discord.gg/yaBqh38Q Sie können meine anderen Romane unterstützen, ein Fantasy-Genre, 'Der goldene Stern', 'Das Seelensystem in der Apokalypse', 'Das Bodyguard-System', 'Zwillinge mit System: Beende die Mission' -
Holy Fist!
Bai Xiao descended, lifting his head to not only see the bizarre and magnificent world but also the professional modifier he had downloaded before crossing over. "Drain all experience from my sub-occupations, 'Biological Mecha Master', 'Mystic Explorer', 'Special Hypnotist', transforming it into one million potential points, all enhancing my main occupation, 'Fighter'!" "I... have obtained the golden ultimate occupation, 'God of Martial Combat'!" The largest urban agglomeration in the world, a night of torrential rain. On the ground, countless Killing Ghosts and Fighters fought to the death, while hordes of metal Mechas and Biological Armors exploded and self-destructed. Blood and flame intertwined, plunging everything into primordial violence and chaos. Atop a high tower, Bai Xiao stood silently amidst the rainy darkness, like a stiff and terrifying statue. His crimson eyes looked down below, restrained yet bloody, cold yet hiding madness. He leaped down with his trench coat wildly dancing. The God of Martial Combat descended upon the final battleground! A cold voice echoed across the city skyline. "Next, I will kill everyone present! If you have the ability, try to stop me..." A modern city of extravagant luxury, an era of entertainment and consumption supreme. Beneath seventy years of peaceful façade, lied another mad and bloody Inner World. Fighters, masters of their martial traditions, and Killing Ghosts, controlled by combat modes, engaged in a frightful, relentless slaughter. Metal Mechas with terrifying energy and Biological Armors extracted from monstrous cells commenced a brutal struggle between old and new technologies. In this era infested with machinery and altered by external entities, to proclaim the power unique to humans might be an unimaginable romance... -
Level Up: Assassin.
The universe has always operated by a single, unwavering law: "Survival of the fittest." This fundamental rule governs everything, living or non-living. It was this very law that Alastor found himself entangled with. Awakening in a forest on planet Earth, in a forgotten corner of the universe, Alastor possessed no memories of his life before the age of four. Growing up, he quickly learned the brutal truth of this society: power was the currency of respect and longevity. Alastor clung to the hope of unraveling the mystery of his past. But his hopes were seemingly crushed when his bloodline ability manifested as [Speed]. It was an ability widely considered weak due to its inherent limitations, doing little to enhance his standing in this power-obsessed world. Just when his dream of uncovering his past began to flicker and fade, a glimmer of hope emerged. The pendant he wore, a constant presence he vaguely remembered from his earliest memories, suddenly flared to life. It was his only tangible connection to his past. And then, a bright blue screen materialized before his eyes. ----- [SYSTEM DETECTED. HOST COMPATIBILITY CONFIRMED.] [SYSTEM INITIATING BINDING SEQUENCE...] -
AI Doctor : From Slave to Beast King
Life in hell mode was never fun? Was it? *********** Being burned alive in a laboratory out of sheer jealousy for he had created the best AI system in the medical world? Oh boy, Damien could assure you that it was not fun. But then again, you never get another chance to feel the slow burn—okay that went dark quickly. Lets take it from the top once again. Damien was sure he had angered someone up in the sky and given his foul mouth that hurled curses worse than a sailor he had very good idea of how it happened. Because if being abandoned in the orphanage was not bad enough, he was stabbed by the very mentor he trusted and followed with closed eyes. But when he found himself waking up in another world— even after death he was not left alone. SMH. The world of beastmen —— he realised that he never knew how difficult hell mode truly was. Surviving in the world of beasts was a challenge in itself. And for Damien who found himself in the body of the discarded crown prince of the Brystoria Empire—With a broken nucleus and mana suppressed by Tartarite nails and used as a weapon of humiliation, it was not a challenge. For Damien, survival in the beast world was like walking on a thin rope, that too on one foot! Fortunately, the AI system that Damien developed as a doctor before his death followed him to this world of beasts. Join Damien in his new quest as he overturns his destiny from being a slave to the king of beasts. -
Reincarnated with the Country System
4.65
[Scanning completed] [Host detected. System activated] “What's going on?” [Host, I am the system. I will help You Build Your Empire. You have arrived in a world called Proxima Center. It is 10 times bigger than your planet] In This story, we follow the life of Alberto, a World War II veteran who was killed in action during the war. But God decided to give him another life. He sends him to a fantasy world. This fantasy realm is ten times the size of Earth, teeming with legendary creatures and vast nations that rival even the might of the Mongol Empire. Where our main character will build his country entirely from scratch using the system given by God. A powerful system that is capable of making him a powerful being So let's enjoy our main character's journey together. Join Alberto on his epic journey as he transforms from a soldier into a sovereign, building alliances, facing formidable foes, and perhaps even discovering love amidst the chaos. -------------------------------------------------------- — ★ This story is perfect for fans of fantasy, politics, science fiction, Horror, Conquest, and romance. If you enjoy complex characters, intricate plots, and richly detailed world-building, then this is the story for you. |★| ___________________________________ [My Discord server: https://discord.gg/VcFjwt7T] -
The Urban Dao Child.
4.59
Yang Dao is an orphan. He does not speak much. He is so introverted that if not for his grades no one would have even known about him. One day it all changed. A red helicopter landed in front of him and a black-haired beauty walked up to him. She spoke in a joyful and emotional voice, "Young Master, this servant finally found you." ... Follow Yang Dao, a boy blessed by the heavens. A guy who was given four familiar spirits by the heavens. DISCLAIMER: THE COVER IMAGE DOES NOT BELONG TO ME. -
Sistema Multiplicador de Renda Cem Vezes
Jack Alfonso, o sétimo filho da geração mais jovem da família Alfonso da Cidade de Crystal passa por muitos problemas em casa. Sua mãe morre quando ele tinha apenas quinze anos. Depois, as coisas pioram quando ele é intimidado por seus meio-irmãos mais velhos. No final, ele decide que, uma vez que a família Alfonso não podia ajudá-lo nesta vida, ele teria que buscar um caminho por conta própria. Ele decide usar o pequeno montante de dinheiro que vinha economizando desde os treze anos até os dezenove. Ele deixa a Cidade de Crystal que estava sob total influência da família Alfonso e vai para uma cidade atrasada, Cidade de Inchoate, onde ele inicia um pequeno negócio. Quem diria que quando ele recebeu sua primeira renda, ele recebeu um aviso que o deixou surpreso. [Ding! Parabéns por ativar o Multiplicador de Renda Cem Vezes.] [Ding! Você ganhou trezentos dólares. Multiplicador aplicado. Você recebeu trinta mil dólares.] [Ding! Primeira renda. Como recompensa, você ganha uma Suzuki GSX-R1000] [Ding! Primeira renda. Como recompensa, você ganha um Bugatti Veyron feito sob medida.] [Ding! O sistema pode auxiliá-lo. Você será recompensado com habilidades profissionais de condução. Mas, você terá que completar uma tarefa dada a você no período de tempo especificado. Se a tarefa não for completada, então não apenas você perderá a habilidade, você também será punido pelo sistema.] [Ding! Primeira renda. Como recompensa, você ganha um Eurocopter EC135] [Ding! Primeiro mês de ganho de renda. Recompensado com Hotel Glaze.] …. Com isso, sua vida mudou imediatamente para melhor. Ele não sabia o que aconteceria a seguir, mas ele havia ganhado um novo sonho. Ele queria se tornar mais rico que a família Alfonso. Dessa forma, pelo menos eles se arrependeriam por não se importarem com ele. Mas isso não seria tudo, ele teria que garantir que a família caísse. A razão para isso era bem simples, ele descobriu o motivo da morte de sua mãe! ….. Olá pessoal. Esta história é principalmente sobre romance e podemos dizer que há algumas partes de ficção. Mas, espero que vocês gostem da história. Pessoal, a cada 100 pedras de poder, haverá um capítulo extra. 200PS= 1 capítulo extra 100GT= 2 capítulos extras e assim por diante. A liberação dos capítulos bônus será no início de cada mês. Então, por favor, se vocês querem mais capítulos, coloquem essas pedras de poder e ingressos dourados, e deixem o resto comigo.... .... Vocês podem me dar suas opiniões através; https://discord.gg/yaBqh38Q Vocês podem apoiar meus outros romances, do gênero fantasia, 'A Estrela Dourada', 'O Sistema da Alma no Apocalipse', 'O Sistema do Guarda-costas', 'Gêmeos com Sistemas: Complete a Missão' -
Meteor Fall Master in the 'Starry Abyss'
A veteran player of "Starry Abyss" and a Meteor Fall Master known as Ace Bro, Li Zi came to the game world with his system template, arriving at the era of the game's beta version. This was the worst of times. Cosmic forces and financial magnates colluded, causing The Gate to the cosmos to be shut, planets' resources exhausted, even sunlight monopolized. It was also the best of times. All the Extraordinary Systems had just started, and in this era, only he possessed the final version patch as a Meteor Fall Master. While people reveled in the smoke of plasma cannons, Li Zi had already torn apart warships with Gravity. As Special Ability users proudly indulged in their awakened abilities, Moonlight had already become a servant to Li Zi. When the Interstellar Fleet crossed the Galaxy, Li Zi had just ignited the forty-second Stellar, illuminating the entire cosmos. "People have been trapped on the ground for too long and have forgotten that this Starry Sky should belong to us all," he said gently, holding a black hole in his hand while facing an indescribable native Evil God. -
I.. Am God?
3.87
Check out my new novel! I Am God: Divine Sovereigns of Providence! Theme: World Creation, Gods, Mixed Matthias died and became something that he least expected. "I.. Am God?" Join Matthias as he travel through galaxies and create all things. ––––––––––––––––– What would you do if you suddenly gained a power that no mortal man could hope to achieve? What would you do if all creation suddenly bowed to your power and glory that only lofty Emperors could have? Heaven and Hell submits to your power, The Immortal Realm fears your existence, The Mortal realm bows before your presence. Would you like for all the realms to bow and praise even your shadow? All gods to bow before you? The Earthly Kings and Heavenly Rulers to sonorously chant your glorious name? Or would you like to live the life of mortal men that are doomed to die? Understand poverty and loftiness? Powerfulness and powerlessness? Comprehend knowledge that arrogant gods wouldn't be able to? Or would you like both? Join him as he tries to live a life of a True God, Ruler of Creation. "Are gods the greatest existence in all of the cosmos? No. Why? Gods are only worshipped by mortals who couldn't reach their power. Gods will be powerless in front of true power. They would be powerless in front of me." (Author's note: MC is not arrogant, portrays himself as a little bit naive, only becomes arrogant if needed, lives countless types of lives, from urban to fantasy. Not Harem, although he would have wives in some worlds, but he does not entertain the idea of harem. Sorry harem lovers who expected that a god would become a man of a 20,000 women harem. Characters aren't that important except for those who have been to more than one world with him, and expect heartlessness in some occasions.) Disclaimer: The author does not assume/own the rights to the photo cover and would comply with the owner if ever he/she wants the author to take down the cover. You could contact me in my socmed account. Twitter: @WashingDishes07 Discord: MattWashingDishes#4663 Facebook: WashingDishes07 -
Cyberpunk: Cross-dimensional Science and Engineering
"Technology changes life, making the world a better place." Firmly believing this statement, Li Er died from nuclear radiation and began his journey across different worlds-- "It's not me who is wrong, it's the world. Let's start by taking down Arasaka." "Impressive Cyber Prosthetics, good thing my Cybertron Prosthetics are not bad either." -
A SPARTAN'S WAR
The year is 2068. For his entire life he has wondered what he is and how he is able to do the things he does. He does not believe he is a member of the Genome Program as so many have told him. An Extinction Level Event occurs on Earth and propels him and his friends nearly 500 years into the future. It has become a world none of them were ever prepared for, yet it also begins to unravel the mystery of what they truly are. Martin discovers his true history, his true identity, and the answers to the questions he has asked all of his life begin to take shape. Only not into what he had ever imagined. He is a Spartan. Born a Spartan and so much more. His roots are in Sparta, but even more lies beyond everything he has come to believe to be true. Read and discover with him. -
Absolute Choice
4.1
A world filled with heroes with superpowers. A world attacked by calamity fiends. A modern world filled with wonders and dangers. Shi Xiaobai, a child from normal Earth, walked into such a world, proclaiming to be its king. But at the first signs of danger, he is forced to make a choice, one which he cannot refuse for time would repeat, making him face the choice again. He is not humble nor is he modest, but neither is he delusional. Yet, the Absolute Choice seems to make fun of him. Will the joke be on him or will he laugh at his opponents? There will be many watching his escapades, and there will be some joining him in his adventures. To see through the world and to grasp its truth, that is the destiny of the King. -
Système Multiplicateur de Revenus Centuple
Jack Alfonso, le septième enfant de la dernière génération de la famille Alfonso de la ville de Crystal traverse beaucoup d'épreuves à la maison. Sa mère meurt lorsqu'il avait seulement quinze ans. Ensuite, les choses empirent lorsqu'il est malmené par ses demi-frères et sœurs aînés. Au final, il décide que puisque la famille Alfonso ne pouvait pas l'aider dans cette vie, il allait devoir trouver un moyen par lui-même. Il décide d'utiliser la petite somme d'argent qu'il avait économisée depuis l'âge de treize ans jusqu'à ses dix-neuf ans. Il quitte la ville de Crystal qui était sous la pleine influence de la famille Alfonso et se rend dans une ville en retard, la ville de Inchoate où il commence une petite entreprise. Qui aurait su que lorsqu'il a reçu son premier revenu, il a reçu une invite qui l'a surpris. [Ding ! Félicitations pour avoir activé le Centuple Multiplicateur de Revenu.] [Ding ! Vous avez gagné trois cents dollars. Multiplicateur appliqué. Vous avez reçu trente mille dollars.] [Ding ! Premier revenu. En récompense, vous gagnez une Suzuki GSX-R1000] [Ding ! Premier revenu. En récompense, vous gagnez une Bugatti Veyron sur mesure.] [Ding ! Le système peut vous assister. Vous serez récompensé avec les compétences de conduite professionnelles. Mais, vous devrez accomplir une tâche qui vous sera donnée dans la période spécifiée. Si la tâche n'est pas accomplie, alors non seulement vous perdrez la compétence, vous serez aussi puni par le système.] [Ding ! Premier revenu. En récompense, vous gagnez un Eurocopter EC135] [Ding ! Premier mois de gains de revenu. Récompensé par l'Hôtel Glaze.] …. Avec cela, sa vie changea immédiatement pour le mieux. Il ne savait pas ce qui se passerait ensuite mais il avait acquis un nouveau rêve. Il voulait devenir plus riche que la famille Alfonso. De cette façon, au moins ils regretteraient de ne pas s'être préoccupés de lui. Mais ce ne serait pas tout, il devrait s'assurer que la famille tombe. La raison en était assez simple, il a découvert la raison de la mort de sa mère ! ….. Bonjour tout le monde. Cette histoire est principalement liée à la romance et nous pouvons dire qu'il y a des parties fictives. Mais, j'espère que vous aimerez l'histoire. Les gars, avec tous les 100 pierres de pouvoir, il y aura un chapitre supplémentaire. 200PS= 1 chapitre supplémentaire 100GT= 2 chapitres supplémentaires et ainsi de suite. La sortie des chapitres bonus se fera au début de chaque mois. Alors s'il vous plaît, si vous voulez plus de chapitres, mettez ces pierres de pouvoir et billets d'or, puis laissez le reste à moi.... .... Vous pouvez me donner vos opinions via; https://discord.gg/yaBqh38Q Vous pouvez soutenir mes autres romans, de genre fantastique, 'L'Étoile d'Or', 'The Soul System in the Apocalypse', 'The Bodyguard System', 'Twins With Systems: Complete the Mission' -
VRMMORPG: The Other World Online
4.71
In a time after humanity was hit by the C-Virus, everything was relabeled. And that included humans. Those who awakened a mystical power called Qi became the Blessed and those who failed became the Qiless. The new minority. The people who did menial jobs. Those who should be shunned. The Other World, Earth's most popular VRMMORPG released its 5th version on 5th of September 2164 with the slogan "Qi Awakening to even the Qiless." A legendary Virtual World that made a not so legendary proclamation. Cheng Xiu, a Qiless, did not have hope to become an Expert in such games. She just wanted to read books, get good grades and reach a place where the lable of Qiless would not hurt her anymore. She didn't want to experience pain and suffering, thank you very much. But it seemed her best friend once again forgot that memo as she buys Cheng Xiu a game pod to play The Other World. And Cheng Xiu slowly realised that even a Qiless had an opportunity for Greatness in the VR World. Watch as she becomes the world's most powerful Qi user online! *** Warnings: There is some disturbing scenes in this, and annoying characters too. The romance does not start until after chapter 100, and it is only after 150 that you will see actual hints of it, if you can call it that. I have tried to give the online world and the real world be real spaces with characters and plots running in both. Please do not copy the story to other sites. I do not earn enough for you take the food from my mouth. xxx Cover Photo is not mine. It belongs to the original creator. If you want me to take it down, just comment on a chapter! -
Abundant Martial Arts Virtue
My surname is Wu, and everyone calls me Little Wu. I've seen those Mobile Battle Armors deep underground that surpass human imagination, and I've also witnessed someone in the asteroid belt of space punch a star to pieces with a single Fist. Buddy, listen up, here are some of my fight insights: When fighting the Dragon Clan, don't listen to what they say, just keep hitting them until they're dead; Dealing with fairies is a bit tricky, it's best not to let them see you, and to take sneaky shots; When it comes to orcs, there are two words for it, wrestling naked! If a Devil is looking for trouble, just desperately twist its horns, and it's bound to kneel; Alright, I'm off to fight in a bar now, more detailed content when I get back. -
The Rising of the Anomaly
4.69
Following planetary devastatation in the aftermath of WWIII, humanity is driven to the brink of extinction as the world is turned into a nuclear wasteland. In order to prevent humanity from being wiped out, a large enclosed dome called the Sanctuary was built during WWIII, saving a small fraction of the world's population. Overtime, the radiation results in the proliferation of powerful, vicious creatures known as Mutants. Humanity remained sheltered in the Sanctuary, with no way of defending themselves against these creatures, until... A few decades later, the worldwide radiation results in an evolution in all newly born humans, known as Paragons. Specifically, they are born with a special energy known as X-Factor Energy, or XFE for short, allowing them to potentially harness and manifest this energy into weapon-like forms, giving humanity a way to defend themselves against the rapidly multiplying Mutants. However, only about five percent of Paragons could successfully manifest their XFE, known as Prodigies. Non-Prodigies are sometimes derogatorily referred to as Duds. However, of the ninety-five percent of Paragons that fail to become Prodigies, there is a miniscule chance of them developing an ability different to those of the Prodigies. The rare few who achieve this are known as Anomalies. Kilzachs is a Paragon who, following a series of unfortunate incidents before getting disowned by his father for not turning out to be a Prodigy, finds himself hitting rock bottom through no fault of his own. Furious and outraged, he finds a glimmer of hope when he realizes that he is an Anomaly, and decides to keep it a secret. Armed with the ability to manipulate time and space, he sets out to prove all those who put him down wrong, by becoming an X-Warrior while maintaining that he's just a Dud with no abilities. Along the way, he does not hesitate to grab any opportunities for revenge... Genre - Sci-Fi Sub-Genres - Psychological, Action, Superpowers, Dark Fantasy, Post-Apocalyptic, Harem Age-Rating - Pg-13 Warning: Mild Profanity, Mild Sexual Content, Violence For updates and discussions, join my Discord server: https://discord.gg/sRbx9VbTVP For character designs and other posts, visit my Instagram page: @aimdaqs -
Destiny Mission of game 'Star Ring'
Su Mo, a late bloomer, was introverted and bad at socializing with strangers. He thought his life would stay pretty ordinary, but everything changed when he started playing the popular game Star Ring. He unexpectedly rediscovered the joys of life and set off on a journey to claim the throne. -
Universe Infinite Canteen
[Dimension Exploration] + [Management] + [Urban Legends] + [Comedy] + [Meat Pigeon] + [I'm Surrounded by Beauties] The renowned sharp-tongued food critic Tang Rijie had already wolfed down three large bowls of rice, sweating profusely, yet he stubbornly maintained his stance. "I admit the dishes in your restaurant are all delicious, and the appearance, scent, and taste can be considered perfect, but I must say, I didn't taste any soul in these dishes! And the soul is the key to determining the success or failure of a dish!" Ma Lu's expression remained unchanged, "It's just a soul you want, right? Just wait." Having said that, he walked into the kitchen, took out two souls from the freezer, and stuffed them into the blender. 10 minutes later, a steaming plate of dumplings was placed in front of Tang Rijie. "Hello, sir, here is the soul you asked for, all wrapped inside."
