【Time Travel + Workplace Competition + No Lazing Around + Ambitious Female Lead】... more>>

Overachiever Shen Wei traveled through time and found herself as the lowest-ranking maid in the grand residence of the Yan Prince.

The Yan Prince held a prestigious position, but his consorts were all content to live dull lives. The noble-born princess consort was as tranquil as a chrysanthemum; the concubine sought a life of monogamy; the reincarnated woman was utterly disillusioned with the Yan Prince and had given up on striving for anything; and the other timid concubines dared not make a move...

The queen of workplace competition, Shen Wei, declared: Don't stop me! I'm going to outwork these unambitious slackers!

...

The Yan Prince had grown accustomed to the stagnant atmosphere in his harem, until a particularly skilled courtesan appeared.

This concubine was stunningly beautiful, adept at both literature and dance, hardworking, and always brought him fresh excitement. The Prince couldn't help but take a second, then a lifetime-long, look at her.

Years later, Shen Wei became the all-powerful Imperial Noble Consort, with children and the emperor's exclusive favor.

Meanwhile, the princess consort remained as tranquil as ever; the concubine was aging and had yet to experience a monogamous life; and the reincarnated woman was still eating simple meals in her modest abode...

After half a lifetime of striving, Shen Wei finally reached retirement and revealed her true nature, fully embracing a life of leisure. The retired emperor interjected: "You competed for favor just to retire?"

Shen Wei snacked on melon seeds: "What else?"

Living is all about retirement!

The retired emperor was even more surprised to find, in midlife, that other men were vying for his wife's affections! <<less

As he regained his senses, he realized that he had transmigrated into a web novel, and the problem was that it was a dreadful horror novel!... more>>

The world was overflowing with unidentified gods and monsters, and the weakest beings in this universe were humans.

The protagonist, who had possessed the body of 'Arenheit Hartman,' a member of a ruined family in this doomed world, discovered that their family was entwined with mysterious sorcery.

"As a human, I will survive and live like a human."

Can Arenheit, with his rationality intact, reach the ending? <<less

As F University's campus heartthrob, Liang Ruixi had a secret he dared not speak.... more>>

His best buddy and good classmate — Zhou Yan, the student council president of the Law School... might like him.

Liang Ruixi didn't dare to verify it, because Zhou Yan had a girlfriend, and he himself was an undeniable straight man.

It wasn't until three years after graduation that he learned that Zhou Yan's girlfriend, Xiao Zhi, had married another man. Xiao Zhi's best friend also told him that Xiao Zhi and Zhou Yan had never truly been together.

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"Throughout our long adolescence, the memories that make our hearts pound, move us, and sadden us — those moments we call coincidences — will slowly shape us into beings distinct from others, making us unique individuals.” <<less

Cheng Zhanxi ran away from her wedding.... more>>

On her first day in Sicheng, she fell in love at first sight with a woman. Her studio was soon filled with paintings of her.

Their second encounter was at a bar, where the woman took the initiative to invite her to spend the night together.

Cheng Zhanxi: “Miss, I’m a decent person.”

Yu Qingtang turned and walked away without a word.

Cheng Zhanxi: “…Wait, please!”

After a night of passion, Yu Qingtang vanished without a trace.

Upon learning that the woman was a high school math teacher at Sicheng No. 1 High School, Cheng Zhanxi joined the school as a physical education teacher.

“Ms. Yu, would you like to watch a movie with me tonight?”

“Too busy.”

“Then should I give my class tomorrow to the English teacher?”

“What time tonight?”

…

Later, Cheng Zhanxi went to apologize to her fiancée, whom she had never met before. Arriving at the agreed-upon restaurant, she found her girlfriend, Yu Qingtang—the same woman she had parted with at her doorstep that morning—sitting across the table.

Yu Qingtang’s gaze was playful, almost teasing.

“Ms. Cheng, what a coincidence.”

“…”

??? Did I just cuckold myself?

The girlfriend I worked so hard to chase turned out to be the fiancée I ran away from.

Cheng Zhanxi, the person in question: Right now, all I feel is regret. Deep, deep regret.

『The tides are destined to surge for the moon, just as I am destined to fall for you.』 <<less

If human life could continue to grow stronger indefinitely, reaching infinite heights, then one day it might connect with the heavens!... more>>

…

… <<less

She was passively reborn as a cannon fodder who had never seen the hero and heroine in the book. She was a little confused.... more>>

Even if she could reverse the fate of the original owner, the apocalypse of the entire star field would soon come... <<less

Wen Shuangbai transmigrated into a novel, becoming a poor artifact cultivator.... more>>

Not only was her family penniless, but she also had a fiancé.

Her fiancé had an exquisitely handsome face, with a teardrop mole at the corner of his eye that was utterly captivating.

Unfortunately, he was the novel’s devoted second male lead who pined after the female protagonist—willing to go through fire and water for her, even abandoning his wife to prove his love.

Wen Shuangbai decided she wasn’t cut out for such a fate and planned to call off the engagement.

That was, until one day, she accidentally witnessed the man handing a medicinal pill to the female protagonist with an indifferent expression, stating matter-of-factly, “That’ll be 101 coins.”

Wen Shuangbai: “?”

Hold on—he didn’t even round it down? Since when did a simp male lead act like this?

Growing increasingly suspicious, she finally couldn’t hold back and asked him one day: “Bro, where are you from?”

Xie Ziying: “.”

Xie Ziying was the youngest chief physician at a top-tier hospital, his future bright and promising—until he transmigrated into a fantasy novel, becoming a minor cannon-fodder healer.

In the book, his fiancée was a villainess who committed every evil deed imaginable, so Xie Ziying planned to find a way to sever this ill-fated bond.

That was, until one day, the so-called villainess asked him: “Bro, where are you from?”

Xie Ziying: “6.” [Internet slang for cool]

[Note: The male and female leads are both transmigrators] <<less

[1] ... more>>

At sixteen, Chen Die first met Wen Liang on the street. The young man toyed with his hat, his dark eyes unreadable as he stood over her.

After a long moment, he leaned down, meeting her gaze.

"Want to come with me?" he asked.

And just like that, Chen Die followed him--- for six year.

[2]

Everyone knew Wen Liang was wild, untamable, and cynical, yet rumors swirled that he had a beauty at home--- the campus belle of the Film Academy. Stunning and radiant, playful and elusive, she had grown spoiled and willful under his care.

For years, the two indulged in a passionate, mutually beneficial relationship, fully aware of what they meant to each other. Then, the day Chen Die graduated, she waved goodbye and left.

Decisively, more so than the day she had nodded and followed him.

Wen Liang lit a cigarette, exhaling through the blue-gray smoke, lips curling into a cold smirk as he murmured, "Good."

After she left, Wen Liang lived as recklessly as ever, seemingly unaffected.

Everyone marveled at how heartless and indifferent Young Master Wen was--- so many years together, and yet he let her go without a trace of hesitation.

Then, one day, a tabloid headline surfaced, capturing them both in a scandalous scene---

On a deserted street late at night, rising film star Chen Die delivered a vicious slap to the biggest investor of her new film, leaving the man stunned for a long time.

After the slap, she casually swept her long hair back, her allure undeniable as she softly remarked, "President Wen, I believe we broke up a long time ago."

Far from angered, the man leaned lazily against his car, l**ked his lips, and praised her, "My little leopard, even your slaps are fierce."

Chen Die gazed at him with detached indifference, saying nothing.

The ever-playful Wen Liang, known for his devil-may-care attitude, fell silent for a moment. Then, slowly his eyes reddened.

His hands trembled as he carefully pulled her into his embrace, murmuring a name only he knew--- "Lingling, be good... come back with me."

"I would never reach for the moon; I want the moon to come to me."

-Audrey Hepburn <<less

“Go Yohan, you really are a terrible bastard.”... more>>

“I can’t help it. Bullying is more fun than being bullied.”

Despite his outer appearance of a kind model student, Kang Jun was filled to the brim with an inferiority complex.

As he advanced into his second year, he grew closer to Go Yohan, who was in the same class as him.

“I’ll treat you especially different.”

At some point, as if it were only natural, Go Yohan claimed his seat at the very summit of the pyramid inside the school.

He, whose second nature seemed to be ignoring and suppressing others, showed interest in Kang Jun.

Kang Jun, who was subtly ignored by his friends for being weak, didn’t dislike Go Yohan’s interest, but…

Eighteen, the period where one’s pride took the lead and held fear of crossing the line.

Kang Jun had to make a choice to survive.

A very wise choice. <<less

Recently, a terrifying legend has been circulating among the evil spirits: When hunting humans, do not approach a young man wearing a red T-shirt and shouting for help, and avoid any male ghostly companion near him, or you may suffer severe psychological trauma.... more>>

Confident demons and ghosts: “Really? I don’t believe it. Let me try.”

Later, the leader of the evil spirits tightly gripped his teacup, saying in a grave tone, “What exactly do you want?”

The young man in the red T-shirt across from him gave a shy smile. “I want to join you. Is that okay?”

Evil Spirit Leader: “???” <<less

I could hear the hum of life in my ears. It was hard to breathe….... more>>

… I raised my gaze and stared into the distance.

However, my blurred vision could not see anything.

The light began to fade.

That was my last memory.

When I opened my eyes once again, it was 10 years before that last memory took place.

And of all the things I could have become, it was from the enemy country that drove Secretia to ruin – I became Kyris’ third prince Calian. <<less

The young girl broke out of her shell.... more>>

She had horns on her head and a tail behind her—

a natural enemy of humans,

a being humans feared.

“Wait a minute… why am I the only one with a tail?”

Sensing something was off, I turned and ran—

only to be captured by the dragon girl.

“Are you my mom?”

“No, I picked you up.”

“Then you… ah—what are you doing!?”

“Just saying hi.”

“That’s not… how you say hi!” <<less

I became a Shinsu squirrel capable of stopping a mana rampage. It’s said that a Shinsu can become human if it absorbs a large amount of mana. However, my current owner had a significantly low mana level.... more>>

I was determined to become a human in whatever way possible, hence I approached the child who would become a villain in the future, and absorbed his mana.

“Kyung!”

I used my front paws to absorb the stray mana.

“Kyu kyung!”

I even dealt with wicked servants, throwing acorns at them.

“Kyung.”

He looked pathetic and lonely, so I patted him till he fell asleep…

“Uh… mmh.”

I never imagined I’d become a human being-

“Ni- nice to meet you?”

Certainly not in his bed!

* * *

In the main plot, the evil boy is summoned and taken to war. Initially, the mana rampage was intense, and his personality became twisted. But now that I’ve relieved his suffering, he’ll grow up to be a decent grown-up, right?

I was even adopted into a really nice place after becoming human. However…

The evil child had grown up and returned as a young man, and his condition was rather alarming… <<less

When Lera regained her memories as a reincarnated individual at the age of three, her magical power also surged abnormally, causing her hair and eye color to change from their original hues.... more>>

Disturbed by this transformation, her parents sent her to a distant relative's territory, which happened to be a land belonging to a combat-focused ethnic group living near a forest infested with magical creatures – it was a village of brawny folks.

She spent ten years there, becoming a respectable member of this warrior society. Around that time, she was told to return to the capital city. 

While she wished to continue her peaceful life in the village, she couldn't because it would inconvenience the grateful Count's family. Life can indeed be quite unpredictable. <<less

Yuan Jia died early. After his death, he encountered a system and realized that his younger brother was the protagonist, and he was just the protagonist’s cannon-fodder brother.... more>>

Even though he was more talented than the protagonist, how could a supporting character be more powerful than the protagonist?

So, he faced a plot-induced death.

His business empire would be inherited by his protagonist brother…

His connections would be inherited by his protagonist brother…

His engagement would be inherited by his protagonist brother…

And he would only live in the protagonist’s memory as the older brother who died young. To be remembered when needed and forgotten when not.

Yuan Jia’s goal was to survive and live longer than his protagonist brother.

As long as he doesn’t die, the protagonist will always remain just a younger brother. <<less

Sasya Shchedrin, a 16 year-old boy from Russia.... more>>

Bad at English, with zero social skills, and to top it off, so desperately poor he wears ballet shoes full of holes.

The only way this ugly duckling with no friends endures his solitude is by writing letters to his sponsor who provides his scholarship.

However, the sponsor who had always responded with silence to all letters, made a proposal one day...

"Promise me you'll become an outstanding ballet dancer. If you do, I'll support you with everything you want."

"I always get scolded a lot at school. I'm curious why you want to support me when I haven't done anything well yet. I just keep causing trouble..."

"You'll understand that in time."

"..."

"If the student I support becomes an outstanding dancer in the future, everyone will say I was right."

― So let's surprise everyone together.

At his whispered words, the boy who had always been alone was deeply moved and burst into tears.

Swaying between getting his hopes up and being disappointed, his desire to be acknowledged by him grew into love…

Dear sponsor, I like you.

I think I like you. No, I'm sure. I may be s*upid, but I know this much.

When I become an adult, I'll definitely confess, so please don't disappear until then.

The boy, holding this unsaid confession in his heart, gradually transforms into a beautiful swan.

.

.

.

But was Karel really just a generous sponsor like the boy believed?

A man who tried to create an idol according to his own expectations,

And a boy who longed to be accepted just as he was.

Set against the backdrop of Manhattan, a sometimes lyrical, sometimes passionate waltz unfolds between the two. <<less

A Celibate Divine Officer from the Snowy Mountains × A Jewelry Designer from the City... more>>

Bai Yin has a good family background and a pleasing appearance. He has always believed that the most important thing in the world is himself and that he should always seek his own happiness.

That was until he met Mo Chuan—the next "Oracle" of the Cenglu tribe.

Bai Yin: "Does the name Mo Chuan have any profound meaning in your Cenglu tribe?"

Mo Chuan: "Mo Chuan, in Sanskrit 'mamaka^ra', means 'what I possess.' What I have and what I possess is my whole world."

At first, Bai Yin thought the name was cool, but later he realized that it was just another shackle the Cenglu people had placed on this "snowy mountain saint."

What I have and what I possess, once I have them, I should not covet more. I should wholeheartedly serve the deity and convey the wishes of my tribe, without any desires.

They call him "Pin Jia," respect him, love him, and hold him in high regard. However, they also put heavy chains on the feet of this "divine bird," preventing him from flying freely.

Mo Chuan (Pin Jia) × Bai Yin

【Fictional Ethnicity, Fictional Background】 <<less

After years of chasing legends and battling the tides, Captain Roy, the terror of the Eastern Seas, finally laid eyes on the fabled Devil's Island. But the island's reward was no treasure—it was a curse. Stripped of his former self, Roy emerged as a woman, bound by a devil's bargain. Now, with the weight of the curse upon her, she sets sail for the treacherous waters of the Cursed Sea, determined to settle the score with the devil who stole her fate.... more>>

Her ship, once a symbol of fear, has become something stranger. A mute Siren hums mournful tunes, ghostly apparitions drift through the hold, and the last dragon hatchling in existence perches on the bow. Roy, her voice sharp with frustration, growls, "What in the seven seas is this? A pirate ship or a floating menagerie of myths?"

The young navy man, his tone steady and earnest, meets her gaze. "Neither, Captain. This is our home." <<less

In the midst of the blue and purple neon lights, under the gray, metallic sky, it is the frontier of all data, the aftermath of a scientific revolution, also the border of fiction and reality. ... more>>

Steel versus body; the past and the future.

Here, the Outer World and the Inner World exist alongside each other. It seems like the wall of time is right in front of your eyes.

Darkness gradually swallows the world.

But listen, my friend, we cannot use kindness to survive the darkness. We need fire. <<less

—Are you trying to hit on me?... more>>

—Yes.

—Then go ahead and think about it.

---

Qiu Yang's girlfriend broke up with her, turned around and announced her wedding date with another man, and even cordially invited her to be a bridesmaid at the wedding.

Qiu Yang: …Are you crazy?

To alleviate her inner turmoil, Qiu Yang signed up for a tour group.

But the trip wasn't much of a trip; she spent every day just staying in a room with another woman, almost losing her voice.

After the seven-day trip ended, the two had no contact.

Qiu Yang just treated it as a fling and didn't dwell on it.

After returning to the city, she unexpectedly met the other person again in a conference room shortly after.

The other person was named Shen Ningruo, the cold Director of the partner company, with a frosty expression. It was said that when she frowned, the people under her didn't even dare to breathe loudly.

Qiu Yang: ?

Qiu Yang: No way, she wasn't like this in front of me.

---

Shen Ningruo's boyfriend of one year turned out to be someone else's fiancé, and the wedding date was approaching.

The moment she learned the truth, she was very calm, just stared blankly for a while at the photo of the woman embracing her girlfriend.

The friend who sent the 'battle report' 'tsked' and said: "I think you're both quite pitiful, being deceived by this s*umbag pair."

Shen Ningruo raised an eyebrow: "Then shouldn't I go meet her?"

Who knew that upon meeting, she would become the fling object the other person used to distract herself. <<less

The Crown Prince is dead, and the Great Xuan Dynasty is in turmoil.... more>>

The rebel army is at the gates.

To stabilize the situation and uncover the cause of death of her twin elder brother, Zhao Yan, Princess Changfeng, has no choice but to disguise herself as a man and take on the role of the Eastern Palace Crown Prince, facing the wind and shedding blood.

On the night she enters the Eastern Palace, the Empress repeatedly admonishes her, “As the only prince of a different surname in this dynasty, the cunning Prince Su has controlled the court and the military for many years. His ambitious nature must not be underestimated!”

Hearing this, Zhao Yan feels like she’s walking on thin ice every day, her heart pounding.

Until one day, Zhao Yan is ambushed.

When she wakes up, everything is chaotic, and there, the powerful Prince Su, with his disheveled hair and half-dressed attire, looks at her with his dangerously handsome and slightly raised eyes.

This is bad!

Zhao Yan’s mind goes blank, and she turns to run.

In the next moment, her sash is caught.

Prince Su sneers and his voice carries a hint of displeasure, “Running away so soon, isn’t that improper?”

“The Little Crown Prince” with ink-black hair scattered and a pale face stammers, “I… I’m going to review the memorials.”

“Sure.”

The man leisurely hooks her hair strands, his voice low and hoarse, “As the Crown Prince reads memorials, I shall read the Crown Prince.”

——–

People used to say that the naturally rebellious and unruly Prince Su has changed his ways, no longer causing trouble or rebellion, but instead assisting the Crown Prince. He stays overnight in the Eastern Palace every day and even shares a bed with the Crown Prince.

Who would have thought that one day, it would be revealed that the Crown Prince of the Eastern Palace is actually a girl disguised as a boy, causing turmoil in the court.

The whole court is in an uproar, and everyone speculates that Prince Su will seize this opportunity to overthrow the imperial power and take over.

However, during the court interrogation, Prince Su, draped in a black cloak, bows in front of the civil and military officials, reaching out to hold the delicate fingertips of the young girl.

“Don’t be afraid, let’s move forward.”

His voice is stern yet reassuring, as he calmly states, “If anyone dares to speak ill, I’ll kill them; if heaven obstructs, I’ll defy it.” <<less

1.... more>>

Liang Xiao, a 17th-tier actor, debuted for five years, but he was not very popular.

Then, because he was frequently spotted entering and leaving the villa of Xingguan Entertainment’s president, he became an overnight sensation across the internet.

Inside the bedroom of the villa, Liang Xiao lay on the pillow, freshly showered, completely focused on playing a mobile game.

"President, have you finished biting? Once you're done, I’m clocking out."

---

2.

As the president of Xingguan Entertainment, Huo Lan had a secret.

He was a rare and mutated type Alpha. To maintain stability and avoid losing control of his pheromones—which could endanger his life—he needed regular marking by a compatible Omega.

President Huo had no interest in Omegas. On the first day they met, he coldly pushed a bank card and contract in front of Liang Xiao:

"Let’s get what we each need. Don’t get any ideas you shouldn’t have."

Liang Xiao diligently let himself get bitten, steadily took the money, and peacefully continued playing his games.

Until one day, he skyrocketed to fame in a major production funded by Xingguan Entertainment.

Facing overwhelming rumors of being a "kept man," Liang Xiao rushed home, dug out the contract, and prepared to ask the president to help clear his name.

Huo Lan’s gaze darkened. He took the contract, and in front of countless cameras and microphones, crumpled it into a ball before pulling Liang Xiao back into his arms.

“Don’t panic.”

Liang Xiao, pressed against the wall with a hand gripping his waist, calmly hugged President Huo, who had buried his face in his neck. Turning steadily to his manager, he said,

“He’s clearing my name right now.”

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3.

The manager lost his mind.

---

[A reserved, aloof, and secretly possessive CEO gong x a chatty, goofy, and energetic shou.]

[ABO setting, no mpreg, a lighthearted and sweet story filled with fluff!] <<less

My name is Yan, and since I was a child, I've been able to see some strange things.... more>>

For example—

In elementary school, our new neighbor Aunt Tan had a pair of all-around genius twins, who were like the "precious little geniuses" with halos above their heads. They could recite the English-Chinese dictionary backwards at three, master both Chinese and Western musical instruments by five, and hack into a country's database by seven...

Growing up next to such prodigies, my life was inhumane, tragic, and constantly subjected to comparisons.

To escape the comparisons with these "other people's children," I specifically applied to a private boarding school for middle school.

On my first day, my deskmate was a small, thin girl with bangs, wearing an old uniform, and her voice was as faint as a mosquito's.

Three months later, she woke up from a nap with a "rebirth" halo above her head.

She moved effortlessly among the cold academic genius, the wolf-like school bully, the fierce boss, and the gentle childhood friend, leaving me, a lonely onlooker, utterly amazed.

By university, I thought I had finally escaped this abnormal world.

But as soon as I stepped into my dorm room, my footsteps froze.

My roommates each had halos like "ancient times to modern," "post-apocalyptic superhuman," "will die if not spending money," and "ghost king revival."

I clutched my little blanket and applied to the counselor for a room change, but to no avail.

Over time, I gradually got used to it. "Handover systems," "management systems," "book transmigration," "infinite worlds," "three-and-a-half-year-olds," "interstellar live streams," "red envelope groups"...

The types of halos kept increasing, and I was able to calmly ignore all of it, focusing on my own life.

Every morning, I skillfully helped my "ancient to modern" roommate, who was being blacklisted online, dodge campus paparazzi and secure seats for class.

At noon, I assisted my tycoon roommate in distributing today's haul of luxury skincare and designer bags, tasting the city's top private chef's custom lunchbox, and exclaiming with emotion, "Darling, can I really accept these?"

In the evening, I enjoyed the flowers and plants cultivated by my superhuman roommate on the balcony, tasting a mutated cherry tomato and commenting, "I feel refreshed and purified."

Late at night, when my ghost king roommate quietly climbed back through the window, I peeked out to ask, "You're back a bit late today, didn't bring anything back, did you?"

My name is Yan, and I am not the protagonist of this world. <<less

An Jiu transmigrated into a wuxia novel, becoming the vicious female supporting character in “A Sword of Flying Frost.” She was also bound to a system that required her to conquer the second male lead in order to return home.... more>>

In the book, the second male lead, Pei Ji, was dressed in white like snow, gentle and refined, with extraordinary medical skills. However, he was a cripple, his meridians severed and his body poisoned. On the surface, he was a shining beacon of virtue, but behind the scenes, he had already turned into a black-hearted, crazy schemer. To obtain the secret manual of divine martial arts and cultivate unparalleled martial prowess, he calculated everything and manipulated everyone around him. Ultimately, Pei Ji was defeated by the protagonist, thanks to the author's favoritism.

Faced with such a daunting task, An Jiu initially refused. Could she conquer this intelligent villain? However, she soon discovered that the second male lead, the big villain, seemed to be trying to conquer her!

Miss An: This task seems like it might be able to be salvaged after all?

….

Reborn into this life, Pei Ji felt he had the upper hand. He hid himself even deeper, plotting everything. This time, he would never end up in the same situation as his previous life.

Everything was going according to plan, except for one thing: the spoiled, willful, and detestable woman.

Due to unavoidable circumstances, Pei Ji had to disguise his identity and deliberately seduce her into falling in love with him. He treated her with gentle affection, catering to her every whim. He saved her from danger several times, displaying a passionate devotion.

But why, after she had enjoyed his kindness, did she tell him with a guilty expression that she had fallen for someone else? He wouldn't allow it!

He threatened her, humiliated her, and wanted to kill all the men around her. He desperately tried to find that other man, intending to kill him in front of her.

In the end, she looked at him with tears in her eyes and said, “The person I love has always been you.” <<less

For ten thousand years, Chen Chang'an remained by his beautiful master's side, ageless and undying, yet utterly incapable of cultivation. In the end, his master cast him out. Roaming the mortal world with his companion, the qilin Da Huang, he eventually returned to the Chen family. There, he obtained the Innatal Womb Pearl and finally unlocked the path to cultivation.... more>>

Little did Chen Chang'an expect—his true talent for cultivation had been hidden within his mother's womb all along? <<less