In an urban fantasy novel, the protagonist, posing as a false heir, reaches the pinnacle of life by usurping the family lineage of the true heir. He becomes a legendary Dragon King, a war god with numerous admirers. Shen Wang is that unfortunate true heir. Returning from the cultivation world, Shen Wang gasps in shock. He’s about to be drained of blood and have his soul suppressed by the protagonist, with no chance of reincarnation. Family affection? That’s less important than his own life. He decisively chooses to flee. Everyone believes Shen Wang left his family because he couldn’t cultivate, feeling inferior and ashamed. They then see him casually selling shabby talismans and elixirs in water bottles on the street. Bystanders laugh: “This guy must be desperate for money to sell such junk so expensively. Who would buy that?” Later… The wealthiest tycoon follows him around, addressing him as ‘big brother’ just for a peace talisman. The head of a famous Taoist temple respectfully pleads with him, paying a fortune for a breakthrough elixir. >Using talismans he casually drew, he exterminates a Ghost King. Newcomers to the mystic world kneel with suitcases full of cash in front of Shen Wang, hailing him as a boss. People even see the number one figure of the mystic world, Gu Dongting, usually cold and aloof, smiling and affectionate with him. Bystanders are stunned: “Where did this freak come from?!” They watch in disbelief as the despised true heir soars to heights unattainable by the high and mighty. His biological parents, who hoped the fake heir would elevate their family, are dumbfounded with regret. Gu Dongting, the foremost figure in the mystic world, is a vision in white, with long black hair, exuding nobility and purity, remote and unapproachable. A new dark cultivator rises, draped in a black cloak and a ghost mask, concealing his features, embodying both good and evil, ruthless and decisive. Some observe both men have a deep, ambiguous connection with Shen Wang. Busybodies stir up drama: “The first of the righteous path and the first of the dark path, whom does Shen Wang love more?” The debate rages on without conclusion, until it reaches the ears of those involved. The dark cultivator, with a smirk and a captivating red mole under his eye, asks teasingly, “So, between him and me, who do you love more?” Shen Wang: “……” Help, save me, aren’t you the same person? Is there a need to compare?

[Infinite Knowledge Quiz]Question: When you return home and find a ghost resting on your bed, you rush to the door, only to hear eerie noises outside. You look out through the peephole and see another ghost preparing to open your front door. What should you do in this situation?Among various answers like “hide in the shoe cabinet” or “hide in the kitchen,” Jie Fangcheng chooses to slowly draw his sword: first, kill the one on the bed, and then kill the one in the elevator.***After working diligently for 1,500 years in the underworld, Jie Fangcheng finally retired as an outstanding employee.His kind-hearted boss asked him, “Would you like to return to the mortal world? That way, you can continue your work as a 007 agent in the underworld after a hundred and eighty years.”Jie Fangcheng nodded in agreement.When he opened his eyes again, he found himself in an infinite game.The game, “Do Not Respond,” was renowned for its horror, bloodshed, and cruelty. The survival rate in its dungeons did not exceed thirty percent, and death in the game meant real-life death.Mysterious mountain villages.Terrifying fairy tale towns.Apocalyptic Battle Royales…As players contemplated how to survive in the dungeons, Jie Fangcheng diligently guided and redeemed each NPC.Jie Fangcheng: “Hello, I’m a recently retired department manager… and now I’m back on the job!”***It is said that a newcomer has entered the game, and the dungeon they entered has never been reset.***It is also said that someone witnessed NPCs panicking and running around.Player: How is that possible…Jie Fangcheng stabbed the ghost leader with his sword, completing the redemption, and wiped his blade: “Who’s next?!”#What kind of lousy game is this? ［Do Not Respond］but I’ll respond!#Trying to steal people from the underworld? Did you ask us, the official personnel of the underworld?Consumption Notes:1. Not a leveling-focused story, starting at maximum level.2. Attack and defense mechanics deviate from the traditional rules. The game allows for forced storyline alterations and NPC manipulation.3. Features a significant number of supporting character perspectives, god-like viewpoint, but not a large ensemble cast. Main focus is on the protagonist and their romantic interest.Retired manager from the underworld department (shou) x a professor of Buddhist studies with official appointment (gong)Cover art by Quan Si Ji – Er Gou (Non-exclusive character design, authorized by the artist).

Xu Qingran, originally an antagonist in an apocalyptic novel, finds himself pulled into a different interstellar world by a system after his death. In this new world, he is unloved by his biological father and stepmother, and his innocent stepbrother interferes with his relationships. He suffers abuse from a scoundrel lover, enduring a tumultuous journey before ultimately achieving a grand happy ending. The system instructs him, “You must undertake the strategy task, lay low, improve yourself, and turn the tables!” Xu Qingran agrees, determined to fight back fiercely. He then becomes a master at ruining others’ plans. The system advises, “Act obedient to win back your father’s love and reclaim the wealth left by your biological mother!” Xu Qingran responds, “Alright, I’ll be obedient.” He kicks open the door, confronting the despicable couple occupying his mother’s property, demanding, “Will you leave peacefully or be carried out?” Outside, people label him as a jealous brother, disruptive and ill-tempered, a notorious young master of the Yin Long faction. The system says, “You have a natural advantage in appearance. Just act like a ‘green tea’ character, clear your name, and you’ll be more beloved!” However, Xu Qingran not only counters all accusations but also outmaneuvers every ‘green tea’ character and intimidates even the haughty Third Prince. Ultimately, he solidifies his reputation as an untouchable villain across the Empire. Xu Qingran declares, “All beings are equal.” Equally, he spares no one from his relentless demeanor.

Lu Lingyun and her legitimate younger sister, Lu Hanyi, both reincarnate. In the previous life, she married the second son of a sixth-rank civil official, while her legitimate younger sister married the heir of a marquis house, and everyone said that her younger sister had made a good marriage. But who knew that in the end, the second son of the civil official whom Lu Lingyun married became the Prime Minister and even obtained a first-class title for Lu Lingyun. On the other hand, her younger sister could not compete with the beloved concubine of the heir, forcing the two to elope, leaving her to live as a virtual widow for the rest of her life. Having enjoyed a glorious life, Lu Lingyun opened her eyes again only to find herself back at the age of sixteen, right when marriage proposals were being discussed. Her legitimate younger sister preemptively took her promising prospect, leaving the position of the lady of the marquis house to Lu Lingyun. Lu Lingyun smiled faintly upon seeing this. Take it, take it; she would realize later that Li Er’s rise to become the Prime Minister and his ability to obtain a title for his wife were all due to the path she had laid out for him. Without her, Li Wenxun would be no more than an official of the sixth rank. The title that her legitimate younger sister desires is even less likely to be obtained. However, having snatched away the marriage prospects, Lu Lingyun decided that in this life, she would become the main lady of the marquis house, a more glorious main lady of the marquis house. [This is a story about an ancient version of a Marquis House CEO.]

“Until the day humanity falls.” In the year 2020, Earth’s magnetic poles disappeared and humankind was nearly wiped out by cosmic radiation. Within the span of a hundred years, living creatures began to mutate and devour each other while the remaining humans, numbering in the tens of thousands, struggled bitterly in their man-made bases. In the Abyss, home to the mutated xenogenics, there lived a sentient little mushroom. Because it had been nourished by the blood and flesh of the deceased human An Ze, not only did it take on a similar-looking human form, but a similar name as well: An Zhe. An Zhe is determined to go to the human base to search for his spore, which had been harvested by humans. Once there, however, he faces the omnipresent risk of discovery and certain death as he tries to keep his non-human nature hidden from the Judges, whose responsibility is to inspect for and eliminate xenogenics like himself. And of all the Judges, Colonel Lu Feng is the most perceptive and merciless—as soon as he determines that someone is a xenogenic, he will execute that person on the spot. But An Zhe’s mutation goes undetected by Lu Feng’s eyes, and so a tale of humans and xenogenics unfolds… Silver Award winner at the 12th Chinese Nebula Awards for Chinese Science Fiction.

Lin Tingyue died from overwork and transmigrated into a novel she had read about a real and fake heiress. Bad news: she became the fake heiress. In the original story, after the real heiress was recognized, the fake heiress, unwilling to accept it, competed for favor, framed the real heiress, and was eventually kicked out, meeting a tragic end. Good news: the family was an ultra-wealthy conglomerate. Even as the fake heiress, even as her parents, eldest brother, and second brother gradually grew distant, she still achieved financial freedom. Lin Tingyue: Then why bother competing? Time to lie flat. Thus, Lin Tingyue began her blissful life of wealth, leisure, and juicy gossip. But when she suddenly stopped causing trouble, the Lin family actually found it… unsettling. … One day, the real heiress confronted Lin Tingyue, accusing her of pretending. Lin Tingyue nodded absentmindedly while munching on fruit, but her inner thoughts were screaming: Sis, you’re wasting time picking on me when your fiancé is two-timing you—did you know? Real Heiress: ! What??? At the engagement party, the real heiress exposed her fiancé’s true colors, slapped him, and proudly called off the engagement. The eldest Lin brother, future heir to the Lin conglomerate, hired a new secretary and fell in love at first sight. Lin Tingyue, munching melon seeds: Oh brother, just wait till she steals company secrets for the rival—then you’ll learn your lesson. Eldest Brother: ! The next day, he fired her on the spot. The second Lin brother was the “outsider” in a childhood-friends-to-lovers story. Using his influence, he brought the girl home and even threatened to cut ties with the family. Lin Tingyue, passing by, shook her head: Oh my lovesick second brother, is she even your wife? Why are you fighting for her? At a banquet, when the real heiress was mocked, Lin Tingyue held her hand while laughing inwardly: Hahahaha, laughing at my sister? Just wait till your dad brings his mistress and their love child home to fight you for the family fortune—soon you’ll have nothing, you unlucky fool~ Unlucky Fool: ??? … Under the influence of Lin Tingyue’s inner thoughts, the Lin family grew harmonious, with brothers bonding and sisters getting along, thriving day by day. But recently, the Lin family began worrying about one thing: Lin Tingyue’s love life. The real heiress wanted to introduce her to the school heartthrob. Lin Tingyue: Please, this guy can’t even stay loyal to one girl. The eldest brother wanted to set her up with a business tycoon. Lin Tingyue: Wow, rich people really play dirty. The second brother tried to match her with a top celebrity. Lin Tingyue: Tsk tsk tsk, the entertainment industry is wild—secret love children here, scandals there… Wait, eight-pack abs? Yes, please! Second Brother: …

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Zhuang Han Yan was the golden branch of the marquis family, simple and gentle. She lived a harmonious life, with a loving family and kind older sister. However, on the night of her wedding, all that was waiting for her was a cup of poisonous wine delivered from her husband. “Younger sister, you should drink quickly. Tonight is a wonderful night for the prince and I.” Her previously “kind” older sister had schemed against Han Yan maliciously, stealing everything from her. Han Yan’s stepmother finally revealed a hypocritical face under her mask of love and Han Yan realised the man she loved was not a good man. All the happiness she had experienced had turned out to be an illusion! She died with hatred and was reborn, returning to the age of twelve, vowing to rewrite her fate. Step by step, she was going to fight her way through the treacherous inner residence and exact revenge on the people who insulted, deceived and trampled over her.

Lin Yunwan, the legitimate daughter of the prestigious Lin family, married into the world of nobility as the wife of the heir, Lu Zhengliu, just as her family faced the loss of their noble title. On their wedding day, her husband coldly declared, “Marrying you was never my wish,” and proceeded to neglect her for seven long years. Throughout this time, Lin Yunwan clung to a sliver of hope for marital harmony, dedicating herself to raising the adopted son brought into the family from the clan. It wasn’t until the adopted son achieved success that she found herself physically exhausted. She thought her life was complete, fulfilled. But on her deathbed, the adopted son revealed a bitter truth, “Mother? She is my mother! You are nothing but a cruel foster mother.” Lu Zhengliu, with his lowly-born “cousin,” who was only fit to be a concubine, told her, “You’ve occupied the position of the main wife for twenty years. It’s time to return it to Bao’er.” Lin Yunwan died of sheer anger. Twenty years of devotion, handed over to someone else, even the child she raised wasn’t truly hers. The bitterness of it all! Reborn, she refused to let history repeat itself. Those who dared to trample upon her and had their way, she vowed to make them bitterly regret their actions!

Su Xingyao was born with good looks and treated people sincerely, yet he was never liked by others. After suffering hardships and eventually being taken back by his biological family, his parents showed him a cold face, caring only for their adopted son. His fiancé gave all their resources to the adopted son, allowing people within their circle to bully and smear Su Xingyao without restraint. Even the celebrity friend he risked his life to save from a fire didn’t say a word of thanks; instead, he turned around and devoted his kindness to the adopted son. Netizens blindly sided with the adopted son, condemning Su Xingyao every day without reason. Although he did nothing wrong, everyone despised him. It wasn’t until he fell off a cliff that Su Xingyao discovered he was the foil character in a novel. The adopted son, Shen Huaixi, was the protagonist of this world, naturally adored by everyone, while he was the scapegoat, branded as petty and cruel, with no one ever destined to like him. After being reborn, Su Xingyao finally awakened. He quickly left the Shen family and cut ties with everyone from his past. From then on, his life took a fresh turn, and by a twist of fate, he even became friends with the biggest villain in the entire story.