The world is truly unfair.
Mo Lini thought to herself as she looked at Luo Lun in front of her.
She was actually younger than her? Even though she was so big!
"Mo Lini... are you really twenty years old?" Luo Lun was quite surprised; she had thought Mo Lini couldn't be a day over sixteen.
"I... I used to be a vocal teacher in Olifendo. I'm a mature adult with a job," Mo Lini said, keeping a straight face, though it wasn't clear what exactly she was trying to justify.
"Oh... oh," Luo Lun replied, at a loss for words.
Since Mo Lini was older than her, her plan to take her in as a younger sister had fallen through.
But calling Mo Lini "big sister" felt too awkward.
The atmosphere grew a bit awkward.
"I never expected you two to have this kind of relationship..." Liana looked at the two of them with great interest, clicking her tongue in wonder. "That guy Mock... what a sin."
"That doesn't seem like a bad thing," Musen commented from within the book.
"Ah, I just wanted to trash-talk him a bit. It's not like he can talk back right now," Liana said casually, uttering something rather dark.
Liana's train of thought was like a squirrel leaping through the woods; it instantly changed direction as she looked at Xia Lun.
"By the way, Xia Lun, we're leaving soon. Where are we heading next?" Liana asked.
"Hmm... next..." Xia Lun pondered for a moment. Just as he was about to speak, Aina took over the conversation.
"Let's go back first," Aina announced calmly. Her gaze swept over the group before finally landing on Xia Lun's face. "Let's take a trip back to the Snow Realm. Mida contacted me earlier and said there were some matters to attend to."
Xia Lun nodded slightly. Having been out for so long, it was indeed time to go back and take a look.
"The Snow Realm? Yay, we're going to see snow... The scenery there must be beautiful. You can't see a world of ice and snow in the Arlan Empire," Liana cheered. "That's the territory of the Demon Race, right? I've never been there before!"
Hearing Liana's words, a trace of anticipation also rose in Mo Lini's heart.
"That child Mida is looking for you? What's the matter?" Xia Lun asked with concern.
"Mhm, just some trivial matters." Aina brushed a strand of silver hair behind her beautiful ear. "The next Conference of the Five Kings will be held in the Snow Realm. Mida hopes I can go back to hold down the fort for her... Actually, with that child's strength, it wouldn't be a problem at all. It's just that she's been alone for so long, so she's a bit introverted."
The surroundings suddenly became very quiet again.
Except for Xia Lun and Aina, everyone else's expressions became quite spectacular.
"What is the Conference of the Five Kings?"
Xia Lun obviously knew that the reason for everyone's silence was related to the matter Aina had suddenly mentioned.
"It's just five guys having a meeting," Aina said, keeping a straight face while stating the obvious.
"It's... it's a conference held by the five Demon Kings of the Demon Race once every century..." Luo Lun lost her voice. "They use it to determine the attribution of power and the division of territories... It is a power transition capable of shaking the entire Demon Race and even the world's structure... It might even... even give birth to a new Demon King."
Luo Lun looked at Aina in horror. This woman's identity seemed even more terrifying than she had anticipated; she could actually interfere with the Conference of the Five Kings...
Mo Lini patted Luo Lun's shoulder with a mature look on her face. Luo Lun was indeed still a newbie.
Although she was also shocked, she had grown numb and accustomed to it.
"Xia Lun, do you want to be a Demon King?" Aina asked out of the blue.
Luo Lun, who had just recovered from her previous shock, felt her breath catch once again.
"What do you think?" Xia Lun tickled Aina's palm.
Instigating a Hero to become a Demon King... probably only Aina could do such a thing.
Moreover, he was a human.
"I don't know, but if you're willing, we really could add another seat... The current Vampire Race is also qualified to have a Demon King," Aina said softly.
"Alright, stop joking around." Xia Lun shook his head slightly, refusing with a light chuckle.
Aina puffed out her cheeks in slight dissatisfaction, but didn't say anything more.
...
Serra bid farewell to her son, giving him some minor instructions.
"I know, Mother. I'll find a way to come back and visit every once in a while," Joli promised.
"Take care, Xia Lun," Yorid also came out to see Xia Lun and the others off. "Don't worry about things here, I'll take good care of them... If you ever get tired out there, just come back and settle down here."
Xia Lun chuckled and nodded.
"The next time we come here, it will probably be another century later," Liana sighed with emotion.
"I'll miss you, Mo Lini... When you and Lady Liana return next time, let's play together again," Lenna said her goodbyes to Mo Lini.
Mo Lini shrank her neck; she didn't even know if she would still be alive by then.
However, she would also miss Lenna and the green slimes here.
The earth dragon pulled the carriage, slowly driving out of the Forest of Libya, heading back the way they came.
Luo Lun was very silent inside the carriage. Her heart was a tangled mess, completely unable to sort out what this situation was.
Mo Lini took the initiative to strike up a conversation with her.
Mo Lini was very cute, and chatting with her naturally made one feel relaxed.
"Luo Lun, have you encountered those guys too?"
"Those... guys?"
"Yeah! The cultists wearing grayish-yellow robes who call themselves the Apostles of Twilight!"
"Ah, there were guys like that who came looking for me. But after realizing their motives were impure, I chased them all away..."
"Wow, you're really amazing then. I suffered a lot back then, being chased all over the place by them..."
Liana and Joli sat side by side opposite them. Seeing Mo Lini and Luo Lun chatting so enthusiastically, Liana felt as if Mo Lini had been stolen from her, looking visibly displeased.
"Ah, speaking of which, I've had the Apostles of Twilight come knocking on my door before too..." Liana suddenly interjected, trying to join the conversation. "Those guys are really dangerous. It feels like every single one of them has some mental issues..."
Mo Lini turned her head, gave Liana a glance, and said, "Oh."
Then, she continued chatting and laughing with Luo Lun.
What was this? Abandoning the old love for a new one?!
Liana indignantly pinched the leather cushion under her bottom... but didn't dare pinch too hard for fear of ruining it.
Joli's fingers gestured lightly, teaching Little Lan in his arms how to practice the sword.
"This is the last move... I have nothing left to teach you. You'll just have to rely on your own diligent training," Joli said, rubbing Little Lan's cool, icy head.
"Bo, bo, bo—" Little Lan trembled slightly, as if expressing gratitude.
Joli didn't mind; teaching Little Lan swordplay was just a way for him to pass the time.
However, during this period, having experienced so many things, everyone still got along very happily.
A hint of a smile appeared on the corners of Joli's mouth.
y came from. The chests contained supplies, currency, class-change scrolls, skills, talents… and even godhood! The laws of the world were completely rewritten. This became a world where everyone gambled with their fate! Some people, despite having nothing, opened a divine artifact and rose to the top, eventually ruling the world. Others went bankrupt, opened nothing but worthless junk, and leaped from skyscrapers in despair. Lin Ye arrived in this world from another reality, utterly bewildered. “What is going on? Why is everyone a gambling addict?!” “Opening chests? No way. I refuse to gamble. I’ll start with myself!” Until— On his first chest, he obtained a Mythic Talent: Void Incarnation! He could become completely intangible, pass through all things, and reduce everything to nothingness! … On his fiftieth chest, he obtained a Mythic Weapon: Blade of Karma! With a single slash, karma shattered, twisting the universe and overturning the myriad phenomena of creation! … On his ninety-ninth chest, he obtained a Mythic Divine Treasure: Primordial Purple Energy! It could split open the heavens and earth, create all things, and evolve countless worlds with a single thought! Lin Ye: “Now that I think about it… shouldn’t someone have told me that every chest is guaranteed to contain something Mythic?!”
e bizarre and supernatural had descended. The previous emperor was a thoroughgoing tyrant; no longer satisfied with human women, he had set his sights on a stunningly beautiful supernatural entity. He met his end in his bedchamber, drained of all his vital essence. As the legitimate eldest son and crown prince, Wang Hao was thus hastily enthroned, becoming the young emperor of the Great Zhou Dynasty. No sooner had he awakened the "Imperial Sign-In Intelligence System" than he was assassinated by a Son of Destiny—a classic villain's opening. The Great Zhou, ravaged by the former emperor's excesses, was in national decline. The great families within its borders harbored their own treacherous schemes, martial sects began to defy the imperial court's decrees, and border armies, their pay and provisions in arrears, grumbled incessantly against the central government. Fortunately, the central capital was still held secure by the half-million Imperial Guards and fifty thousand Imperial Forest Army who obeyed the court's orders, along with the royal family's hidden reserves of power, barely managing to suppress the realm. As the Great Zhou's finances worsened and supernatural activities grew ever more frequent, the court sat atop a volcano. Ambitious plotters everywhere dreamed of overthrowing the dynasty, and even some reclusive ancient powers emerged, attempting to sway the tides of the world. At the first grand court assembly, the civil and military officials nearly came to blows, fighting tooth and nail over the allocation of fifty million taels of silver from the summer tax revenues. The spectacle opened Wang Hao's eyes—the Great Zhou's bureaucracy was not only corrupt but also martially proficient, a cabinet of all-rounders. Some officials even had the audacity to suggest the emperor release funds from the imperial privy purse to address the emergency. Wang Hao suddenly felt weary. Let it all burn.
or! A blessing for those who struggle with love, a guidebook for dating novices. Quickly match with your dream goddess! Complete walkthroughs earn rewards, and perfect walkthroughs unlock limited achievements!】 Shen Yi, an ordinary office worker, accidentally downloads a mini-game called Dating Simulator. The mini-game is simple: randomly search for dating targets, simulate dates, and receive rewards upon successful confession. Rewards include but are not limited to money, attributes, and skills. The higher the evaluation, the better the rewards, with perfect ratings unlocking mysterious achievements. Shen Yi plans to use this mysterious mini-game to continuously pursue targets and improve himself, making his life better and better. ...... However, after several successful walkthroughs, Shen Yi suddenly notices something strange - the targets he previously simulated dating seem to be searching for him in real life?
ions, keeping it grounded and realistic】 After quitting his job, office worker Su Yang accidentally binds with the "Enjoy Life System." As the name suggests, simply by indulging in life's pleasures, he can earn random rewards from the system—no need to spend money on beautiful women or grovel before anyone. Just enjoy, and the money follows, making it all about effortless fun. The system comes with a scanning feature, allowing him to establish a favorability bond with women rated 85 points or above. Every 20-point increase in favorability unlocks additional rewards. After suffering through over twenty years of hardship, Su Yang trembles with excitement, his dull eyes suddenly gleaming with newfound hope. "Enjoy life? How hard could that be?"
