The Lin Family.
The birthday banquet scene was lively, with the Lin Family courtyard decorated festively and the banquet hall exuding elegant splendor.
Representatives from various prominent families arrived in formal attire, with luxury cars lined up in front of the Lin residence, creating a grand atmosphere.
Old Master Lin stood at the entrance wearing a Tang suit, looking spirited and vigorous, his face beaming with joy.
Haha!
So many families have come to our Lin Family; I only sent out invitations with modest expectations.
But... the response has been incredible, with nearly half of Jiang City's families attending this old man's birthday celebration.
Moreover, almost all of these attendees are from the upper echelons of Jiang City's most powerful families!
Lin Wanrong watched the arriving guests with delighted eyes, her lips trembling with excitement: "Grandfather, these people must have come to give face to our Lin Family because of Miss Su!"
"Miss Su is truly our Lin Family's lucky star!"
Old Master Lin nodded in agreement, sighing: "Indeed, just Miss Su's name alone has attracted so many families."
"Some families I never dared dream of have even taken the initiative to attend the banquet."
"Granddaughter... it seems our previous discussions were right. Following Miss Su is the key to our Lin Family's prosperity!"
Lin Wanrong nodded, but then, as if remembering something, she anxiously said: "Also, Grandfather, about my situation with Xiao Tian..."
Upon hearing Xiao Tian's name.
Old Master Lin's expression changed, and he snorted coldly: "Don't worry, granddaughter. This Xiao Tian has gone mad for some reason, acting like a fool."
"No matter, at this birthday banquet, this old man will definitely help you break off the engagement with him!"
Previously, Old Master Lin had believed Xiao Tian was the Dragon King, but... after seeing Xiao Tian's behavior at the hospital and his current foolish state.
He gradually realized.
This Xiao Tian was no Dragon King at all! Which Dragon King would end up in such a state?
Now he even suspected that the old Dragon King he met years ago was just a con man.
Lin Wanrong's face lit up upon hearing this: "Thank you, Grandfather!"
At that moment.
A commotion arose from the main entrance of the Lin residence.
Old Master Lin looked over.
When he saw that figure.
Instantly, his face filled with shock, and after drawing a sharp breath, he stammered in astonishment: "What?! It's... it's... it's Long Xiayue, the young miss of the Long Family from Wang City?!"
Lin Wanrong also looked over curiously, and upon seeing the person, she began to stutter: "The... the Long Family actually sent someone?!"
Miss Su's influence actually extended to the Long Family of Wang City!!
Both grandfather and granddaughter were shocked.
At the entrance.
A graceful figure emerged from a stretched luxury car.
It was a young woman wearing an exquisite formal dress, with noble bearing and beautiful features - none other than Long Xiayue, one of the many young misses of Wang City's Long Family!!!!
All guests stopped in their tracks, shocked to see Long Xiayue of the Long Family.
The Long Family actually came to this birthday banquet?
This was Long Xiayue of Wang City's Long Family!
She had shown extraordinary martial talent and intelligence from a young age.
Before turning ten, she had already mastered her family's inherited martial arts, displaying astounding comprehension and power control.
At twelve, Long Xiayue swept through all competitors in the National Youth Martial Arts Competition, claiming championship with absolute dominance - a defining moment in her rise to prominence.
Subsequently, she received public praise for her talent from the Long Family's former genius prodigy and current family head, Long Aotian, who was also her father.
It's worth noting that Long Aotian had countless children.
Those he remembered were all exceptional talents!
By fifteen, Long Xiayue was already the strongest among her peers in Wang City!!
Now at eighteen, she had already reached the late stage of the Foundation Realm!!!!
She was undoubtedly a supreme genius!!
After stepping out of the car, Long Xiayue surveyed her surroundings, her gaze carrying a hint of arrogance.
She sneered: "How laughable, the people in this tiny place are all so weak! Some don't even have any martial cultivation."
She shook her head in disappointment: "I really don't understand why the Dragon King would marry into such a pathetic small family."
As her words fell.
A black-robed elder stepped out behind her, chuckling and saying in a hoarse voice: "Young Miss's words are mistaken. The reason for the Dragon King's marriage is to cultivate the Dragon King Palace's supreme technique, the Dragon God Technique."
"Only after experiencing the complete range of human emotions and desires can one breakthrough in this technique."
"Only with this breakthrough can one become a true Dragon King!"
"The old Dragon King had Young Master Xiao Tian undergo these tribulations to temper his mind."
Hearing this, Long Xiayue finally nodded. She hadn't come here for anything else.
She was here to bring this generation's Dragon King, Young Master Xiao Tian, back to Wang City to enjoy his rightful treatment!
Because....
The previous Dragon King of the Dragon King Palace wasn't just Xiao Tian's master! He was also the master of her father, Long Aotian!
In fact, their Long Family was one of the many powers under the Dragon King Palace!
Therefore, she had known Xiao Tian since childhood and developed feelings for him.
The previous Dragon King had said that the position of Palace Master wasn't determined by strength, but by fate.
That's why her father hadn't become the Dragon King.
This made Long Xiayue believe even more strongly that Xiao Tian was the most perfect and powerful man in the world.
Only such a man was worthy of conquering her!
Thinking this.
Long Xiayue raised her head proudly and said: "Let's go, Grandpa Ying."
"Yes, Young Miss."
With that.
The two walked toward the Lin Family's main entrance, one in front and one behind.
Old Master Lin's face brightened with joy, and he quickly said to his granddaughter: "Quick, granddaughter, the Long Family's young miss has arrived, we must hurry to greet her."
Lin Wanrong nodded excitedly: "Yes, Grandfather!"
Moments later.
Long Xiayue walked over proudly.
Old Master Lin immediately approached with a beaming smile: "Young Miss Long, it's such an honor, welcome, welcome! Please come in, please come in!"
"Oh my, I had no idea Young Miss Long was also acquainted with Miss Su, this is truly..."
Before he could finish.
Long Xiayue, who had only intended to give a slight nod, suddenly stopped in her tracks.
She turned her head, looking arrogantly at the smiling Old Master Lin and Lin Wanrong, saying flatly: "Wait, what did you just say?"
"Su Family's young miss? Are you suggesting that... I came here because of Su Muwan?"
Long Xiayue repeated Old Master Lin's words.
Her expression changed from arrogance to deep contempt and disdain.
Old Master Lin and Lin Wanrong's expressions froze.
They exchanged glances.
What... was going on?
This didn't seem right at all?
Old Master Lin quickly said with an embarrassed smile: "This... I'm terribly sorry, this old man seems to have misunderstood..."
Hearing this.
Long Xiayue, who had only intended to bring the Dragon King back, now felt a spark of interest.
She laughed coldly and said arrogantly: "Heh, this is quite a major misunderstanding."
"Do you know who I am? The young miss of Wang City's Long Family."
"What right does your tiny Su Family from Jiang City have to make me specially travel to this backwater place?"
"Forget it... what's the use of talking to such short-sighted people?"
As Long Xiayue spoke, she turned and walked toward the banquet hall, leaving behind these words: "I originally only planned to pick up someone and leave, but since you've mentioned Su Muwan of the Su Family..."
"I've decided to show you all just how insignificant the Su Family is compared to my Long Family."
Ahead.
Grandpa Ying, following behind Long Xiayue, shook his head with an amused smile: "Haha, Young Miss, you're really not giving any face to the birthday celebration's hosts. Though the Su Family's overall strength may not match the Long Family, their top fighters are on par."
Long Xiayue sneered dismissively: "I've long heard that Su Muwan has decent martial talent, but she's never had any notable achievements. Since I'm here anyway, I might as well see what she's capable of!"
"As for this Lin Family, I've heard that the Dragon King has suffered much humiliation here. Judging by the Lin Family's attitude today, they're clearly siding with the Su Family."
"In that case, I shall make them understand just how... short-sighted they are!"
"As for Su Muwan... hah, how laughable. I want to see what kind of strength she has that could possibly compare to mine! Compare to the Dragon Family! Compare to my Dragon King Palace!"
transmigrates into the world as the sect master of the Heavenly Yan Sect, which is on the verge of being wiped out. He binds a system that grants him cultivation power based on the number of disciples he has: for each disciple, he automatically gains a year's worth of cultivation every single day! Take one disciple: every day he gains 1 year of cultivation power. While others struggle through a year of bitter training, he gets the same just by sleeping through a single night. Take ten disciples: every day he gains 10 years of cultivation power. Foundation Establishment, Core Formation, Nascent Soul—he breezes through all bottlenecks without lifting a finger. Take one hundred disciples: every day he gains 100 years of cultivation power. Even a Soul Transformation Venerable before him can’t survive a single blow. Take ten thousand disciples: every day he gains 10,000 years of cultivation power! With a wave of his hand, he topples empires. With a single step, he crushes the sacred grounds of the universe. ... While others fight tooth and nail for secret techniques, Lin Yan casually hands out Nascent Soul-level cultivation manuals as beginner textbooks. While others strain to find talented recruits, Lin Yan opens his doors to anyone—so long as they’re human. In just three short years, the Heavenly Yan Sect went from a backwater sect made up of three crumbling huts to a sacred land that every cultivator under heaven would kill to enter. ... One day, otherworldly demon gods invade, with a million demon soldiers pressing down upon the realm. Lin Yan, yawning, rises from his lounge chair and glances at the system panel: [Current Disciples: 1.28 million] [Daily Cultivation Increase: 1.28 million years] He waves his hand casually, and the countless demon soldiers are reduced to ashes in an instant. “So noisy… interrupting my fishing.”
【Prologue: The Beginning of It All – Use holy water to heal the saintess tainted by demonic energy, then converse with her.】 Shen Nian stared at his older sister sipping yogurt, lost in thought. So you’re telling me my sister is the saintess, and yogurt is the holy water? 【Main Quest 1: Brave Youth, Become an Adventurer! Reward: Rookie Adventurer Title.】 【Side Quest 1: Find the Adorable Kitty! Reward: 1000 Gold Coins.】 Shen Nian: "Wait, I’m a high school senior here—did some guy who got isekai’d accidentally bind his system to me?" Hold on, completing quests gives gold rewards? Titles even boost stats? Is this for real? (A lighthearted, absurd campus comedy—not a revenge power fantasy.)
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?
] [Lone Wolf, No Male Gaze] [Protagonist is pursued early on; extreme protagonist-stans, stay away!] The "Carnival Paradise" descends and slowly devours the real world in the form of a game. By chance, Zhu Yan awakens the talent [Roleplay], becoming one of the first beta players. He thought he could develop safely, but after clearing the first instance, he is branded by humanity as the chief culprit behind the game's spread—a traitorous villain. A villain? Who would ever... become one! He'll be the villain! From then on, Zhu Yan is not only a player but also a lackey for the Carnival Paradise. Between the straight path and the crooked path, he chooses the con. With his left hand, he dons the villain's mantle, staging scenes within instances, infuriating players who decry him as a despicable traitor, all while the game happily promotes him. With his right hand, he joins the non-human organization "Fangcun Mountain," which opposes the Carnival Paradise, transforming into a mysterious player who slaughters game bosses, earning cheers of "Long live the expert!" from fellow players. Gradually, Zhu Yan rises to become an S-rank human player in Fangcun Mountain's archives, while also being the Carnival Paradise's certified top game Boss. But when the final war erupts and both major factions place their hopes in him— Players tag his various aliases: "Experts, this offensive depends on you." The Carnival Paradise's supreme Boss throws an arm around his neck: "Bro, you're the iron, I'm the steel; you can't let me down again!"
