Su Luo stepped out of the room again and returned to her recliner—nothing beat the sunlight outside.
"What were you doing inside?" Jiang Ningshu asked knowingly, having already finished reading the diary updates.
What could she say? Su Luo’s original fate had been tragic, far worse than Jiang Ningshu’s own relatively smooth early life, which had only been marred by betrayal. But in the end, it seemed Jiang Ningshu would get a happy ending.
Compared to that, Su Luo had suffered far more.
"Not telling you." Su Luo had long passed the stage of complaining; she kept all her thoughts locked inside.
But after reliving things so many times, none of it mattered anymore. Su Luo could face it all with ease.
Now, all she had to do was wait for the Mountain Flame Festival to begin.
"You don’t have to say anything. I know you’ve worked hard."
…?
What was this tone? Was there something pitiful about her?
"Are you mistaken? Why are you talking to me like that?"
"Nothing much. I just realized you’ve had it tough too."
"Stop being cryptic. If you have something to say, just say it."
"Haha, getting impatient?"
Su Luo: "…"
Why did this feel so familiar? She had once been the one who knew everything, wearing the same expression and speaking in half-truths to appear profound and mysterious.
Hmph. But the Demon Lord couldn’t possibly be more mysterious than her—because Su Luo knew everything.
Su Luo regained her composure.
But then Jiang Ningshu spoke softly, "You’ve worked hard. Get some rest."
Su Luo didn’t understand. Why was Jiang Ningshu suddenly encouraging her?
Did she even need encouragement?
Jiang Ningshu didn’t answer Su Luo’s puzzled look. Instead, she even reached out as if to pat Su Luo’s head—but Su Luo dodged.
…
The following days returned to peaceful monotony. If not for the plot, Su Luo wouldn’t have even considered stepping outside.
She continued teaching Little Yu.
Things were different now. Su Luo no longer minded teaching her.
Maybe it was because they’d spent so much time together. Su Luo genuinely wanted Little Yu to have a bright future.
As for Yun? She wasn’t a concern. Backed by the Seven Stars Sword Sect, her path was already set in gold.
And Xiao Pa’s growth rate was terrifying—she’d undoubtedly become a powerhouse in her own right. No need to worry there either.
The Demon Lord?
Even less of a concern. All she had to do was regain her strength according to the plot, and her future would be smooth sailing.
"Little Yu, what’s wrong?" Su Luo asked, puzzled.
Little Yu had dragged another recliner over, placing it between Su Luo and Jiang Ningshu.
"Nothing. I just wanted to lie down too."
"Fair enough. Rest if you’re tired." Su Luo didn’t think much of it.
Lately, Little Yu had noticed that Su Luo and Jiang Ningshu’s conversations flowed more naturally—like old friends who had known each other for years.
And their recliners seemed to be inching closer together.
Little Yu wasn’t well-versed in matters of the heart, but as she grew older, she inevitably overheard things here and there.
She might have understood a little, or maybe not.
But letting the two of them continue like this… didn’t seem right.
So, she took action.
As for Yun, Little Yu didn’t have the same concerns. Yun always called herself Su Luo’s most loyal subordinate, so whatever she did seemed normal.
And so, the three of them lay side by side.
Soon, conversation started. Su Luo and Little Yu talked the most, their years of familiarity making their exchanges effortless.
Jiang Ningshu occasionally chimed in.
It was then that Su Luo realized—the Demon Lord had become more talkative. Lately, whenever Jiang Ningshu lay beside her, she not only responded to Su Luo’s words but even initiated topics.
Why?
But asking would be pointless. Jiang Ningshu would just say she didn’t know either.
"Demon Lord, what do you think of Su Luo?" Little Yu asked. She figured lying between them wasn’t solving anything—better to get straight to the point.
"She’d make a good friend."
"That’s it?"
"Yes?" Jiang Ningshu sounded confused. Was there more to it?
Little Yu let out a relieved sigh. Just friends. That was good—nothing romantic.
She must have overthought things. The Demon Lord was noble and esteemed, and while Su Luo was no less impressive, she deliberately hid her strength. Jiang Ningshu probably didn’t even realize how capable Su Luo was.
No way the Demon Lord would fall for Su Luo. Right?
Yeah, definitely overthinking it.
Little Yu returned to her training.
Yun, who had been silently observing from behind, thought Little Yu was too naive.
Wasn’t she letting her guard down too soon?
The Demon Lord lingered here all the time—wasn’t that suspicious?
Well, she’d keep watching.
Yun didn’t interfere. Her role as the loyal subordinate meant she couldn’t pry into anyone’s affairs.
…
To outsiders, Su Luo’s daily life probably seemed like a waste of time.
And it was. But this was her life.
Still, it was time to get busy. The moment had come.
Su Luo had already made arrangements for Little Yu and Yun—this time, she wasn’t taking anyone with her.
"You’re going out? Take me with you," Jiang Ningshu said.
"No. Taking you along would be suicide."
The Left Envoy’s glare was murderous. If not for the Heavenly Demon Sect’s recent setbacks, he would have already stormed in to overthrow the Demon Lord.
"I’ll protect you."
"Don’t bother. You can barely protect yourself."
Su Luo refused outright and left, flying swiftly toward her destination.
Jiang Ningshu could only sigh and return to her own quarters. She couldn’t stay here forever—and she had the distinct impression Yun wasn’t too fond of her.
Little Yu was fine. At first, she’d seemed wary, but for some reason, that had faded. A good kid.
…
By now, Mountain Flame City was buzzing with excitement. Though the war wasn’t yet fully won, the Mountain Flame Festival held special significance for the ancient city.
With the allied sects reporting victories one after another, the celebrations were even more fervent.
There was no way they wouldn’t hold it.
Lin Xuan and his group were treated as honored guests. In the northern regions, Lin Xuan was now a household name—hailed as the new generation’s greatest hope.
A bit exaggerated, but that was the reality.
Unable to refuse their hospitality, Lin Xuan and the others agreed to participate in the festival.
Su Luo watched the lively streets from afar—laughter, singing, dancing…
After a moment, she turned away. Scenes like this no longer suited her.
She headed straight for the volcano.
Meanwhile, Li Siyi slipped away from the group and wandered toward the nearby volcanoes.
And there, she found Su Luo.
Hands behind her back, Li Siyi leaned forward slightly. "What a coincidence."
"Yeah, what a coincidence. Out for a stroll?"
As if. Su Luo was just making small talk.
"I am, actually. Got time to join me?"
"Nope."
But then Su Luo reconsidered. Triggering the volcano’s eruption would be child’s play for her now—nothing like the exhausting ordeal the plot demanded.
So…
"Actually, I do."
Li Siyi’s eyes lit up at her words.
shall grant"] ["Inscribing the glory of our race upon tombstones"] ["All that is threatened, I shall protect"] How his younger sister sees her brother: A brother who only makes eye contact once a day, mostly fading into the background as he tinkers with who-knows-what in his room all day. Their life paths should have remained largely separate. Until one day. Su Qi created an equipment card for his never-met "online girlfriend." His sister fell into silent contemplation upon receiving the "white stockings." [Card can be upgraded] [Upgrade by fulfilling any of the following conditions] [Condition ①: Consume one hundred higher-tier cards] [Condition ②: Complete one 'Heart-Pounding Adventure'] What constitutes a Heart-Pounding Adventure? [Heart-Pounding Adventure (Beginner Level): Equip the card and invite 'Su Qi' to admire it.] [Heart-Pounding Adventure (Easy Level): Equip the card, invite 'Su Qi' to touch it, and analyze the equipment's texture.] [Heart-Pounding Adventure (Entry Level): Equip the card and invite 'Su Qi' to...] [Heart-Pounding Adventure (Challenge Level): Freely combine the words 'Brother' 'Out' 'Brother' 'Me' 'Please' into a complete sentence...] "Please help me analyze both teams' mistakes in this match, brother..." His sister exhaled in relief—surely... surely there couldn't be anything more difficult? [Heart-Pounding Adventure (Suicide Mission Level): Sneak a peek at the names of the galgames in 'Su Qi's' hidden E-drive folder]
ive and Ruthless] Before his transmigration, Ye Xuan was playing a game called "Severing Emotions to Attain the Dao." The game's core wasn't about leveling up by fighting monsters, but about conquering various "bad women" with wicked personalities and cold, fickle natures. There was only one method to conquer them: stay unwaveringly by their side, then die at a critical moment, driving them to madness after losing the protagonist. The higher their level of regret, the higher the player's score. To dominate the server, Ye Xuan conquered all the bad women. In the early stages, he showered them with boundless tenderness, only to choose to sacrifice himself for them later, making them weep bitterly and drown in regret. Among them were: Xia Lengyue, the unfaithful immortal wife who chased after powerful men and discarded her husband like trash. Ye Qingcheng, the Demonic Venerable of the Joyous Union Sect, who appeared pure and innocent but was, in reality, promiscuous. Wu Lingxiao, the Empress of the Great Xia Dynasty, who lusted after men and loved maintaining a harem. Bai Qiangu of the Endless Demonic Sect: a bloodthirsty mass murderer. However, when the protagonist transmigrated into the game world, he made a horrifying discovery. Eight hundred years had already passed. The bad women he had conquered had now each become deities and revered ancestors. Faced with the endless stream of toxic women coming for him, Ye Xuan could only rely on his god-tier acting skills to carve a path of survival through this world of treacherous women.
ng to die together with you." Lin Xuan is dead, his body thrown into the river by his scumbag lover and her accomplice. She, the president of the Su Group, is decisive, ruthless, and ice-cold. For three days and three nights, she had his body fished out of the river, and without hesitation, she kissed the bloated corpse of Lin Xuan. She laid down beside him in a cold coffin, their fingers intertwined, a smile lingering on her lips as she closed her eyes. The noble and cold-hearted woman, only bending for one man—Lin Xuan. Lin Xuan, with his golden finger, is reborn and returns to the day of his wedding to the treacherous woman. Su Qiang comes to steal the bride. Lin Xuan's eyes light up, eager to pledge his loyalty on the spot, but instead, her kiss transfers a glass of drugged wine into his mouth, causing him to pass out... 【Male Protagonist with Single Female Lead】【Yandere Tycoon】【Action-Packed】【True vs. Fake Heir】
ut it can buy an entire year of absolutely perfect training results! Su Yu stared at his empty wallet and decisively opened up various online loan platforms. “Borrow a thousand bucks! Recharge my vitality!” Boom! His vitality broke a hundred points, shattering the limits of the human body! “Borrow ten thousand bucks! Recharge my combat skills!” Boom! A basic punching technique so common it was everywhere instantly maxed out, revealing the ultimate assassination technique of Five Elements Unity—Inner Force! When a rich kid hired assassins for a midnight ambush, aiming to break both of his legs, they instead ran headfirst into a monster—a human-shaped tyrannosaur, brimming with dragon-like vitality. With just two fingers, Su Yu snapped a steel staff reinforced with alloy. Staring at the killer’s stash of stolen cash—a staggering quarter-million dollars—he showed a corporate-sincere smile: “Thanks for the pre-exam gift pack, Mr. Zhao! I’m gonna go re-invest this!” Three days later, at the National Martial Arts College Entrance Exam, while everyone else struggled just to reach the passing line, Su Yu threw a single punch—and more than a thousand vitality points literally detonated the entire arena!
