A certain dizziness. The clear sound of water came from nearby, the muffled strike of the current audible, her body swaying gently atop the waves. Jiang Yan frowned, then opened her eyes. She found herself on a river, beneath her an old, battered bamboo raft. There was a strange scent lingering in the air—not the… Continue reading Tricked 072: The Auspicious Land
Cub 169: Side Story I · When That Powerful Holy Cas Descended 14
In this interstellar era where the long-lived races have all but perished, how could anyone still exist alone in the vacuum of space? And according to the intelligence provided by the inhabitants of this star system—not a single threat like this should be possible. There shouldn’t be any living being capable of harming him. The… Continue reading Cub 169: Side Story I · When That Powerful Holy Cas Descended 14
Tricked 071: The Fifth Round
Lin Xinjiu is dead. Although Jiang Yan never felt particularly positively or negatively about Lin Xinjiu, anyone would be thoughtful upon hearing that someone who was supposed to be a teammate died a week before the mission. Jiang Yan shared the news in the group chat. Lin Xinjiu’s avatar still sat among the group members,… Continue reading Tricked 071: The Fifth Round
Cub 167: Side Story I · When That Powerful Holy Cas Descended 12
That tone, uttered so naturally, was a little angry and puffed-up. Amos’s movements paused for a brief moment. Chu Zao also stopped for an instant, tilting his head slightly to observe Amos’s expression. Perhaps it had something to do with his childhood environment. He was always so cautious when interacting with others. At the slightest… Continue reading Cub 167: Side Story I · When That Powerful Holy Cas Descended 12
Cub 166: Side Story I · When That Powerful Holy Cas Descended 11
Crown Clan members who have not raised younglings during adulthood tend to be slow to react when it comes to younglings. It is as if part of their instinct has not yet awakened. Although their natural protective impulse towards clan members makes them care for these younglings meticulously, to genuinely find these little ones adorable,… Continue reading Cub 166: Side Story I · When That Powerful Holy Cas Descended 11
Tricked 070: Last Words
When Jiang Yan got home, Mu Wang had already drifted back. He showed no sign of his recent scuffle, lying very properly on the living room sofa, and when Jiang Yan entered, he perked up his petals and pretended nothing had happened. “Good morning, Sis!” Wanting to be closer, he floated over to the durian,… Continue reading Tricked 070: Last Words
Cub 165: Side Story I · When That Powerful Holy Cas Descended ⑩
Chu Zao truly treated it offhandedly. Just like removing a piece of jewelry, he casually took the little coronet from his head and hugged it to his chest. In fact, as he grew up, he rarely performed this gesture—after all, when he was younger, it was just to blend in. Once grown, as he began… Continue reading Cub 165: Side Story I · When That Powerful Holy Cas Descended ⑩
Tricked 069: The Return of Terror
After speaking, Jiang Yan left the Yao Management Department. She took out her phone to contact Yu Renwan, only to find that Yu Renwan had also come to claim her reward for the fourth round. As soon as Jiang Yan reached the Bureau’s entrance, she ran into Yu Renwan coming downstairs. Upon meeting, Jiang Yan… Continue reading Tricked 069: The Return of Terror
Cub 164: Side Story I · When That Powerful Holy Cas Descended ⑨
Chu Zao lifted his head. He looked somewhat nervously at Amos approaching, wanting to say something more. But in the next moment, he was gently pulled—Amos hugged him. “Sorry.” The voice near his ear was that same calm tone, only hinting at some suppressed emotion. Having been raised since childhood as a future emperor, the… Continue reading Cub 164: Side Story I · When That Powerful Holy Cas Descended ⑨
Tricked 068: Jiang Chixi
Once the rewards were decided, He Qingyuan dipped his forefinger in cinnabar and drew symbols on the glass domes. After a few minutes, the glass opened, and he handed two yellow talismans to Jiang Yan. Jiang Yan was a bit surprised by He Qingyuan’s attitude. She had thought he would reject her choices, since that… Continue reading Tricked 068: Jiang Chixi