Slashh-XO
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With just the two of them on horseback, they returned to the General’s estate. Bu Nian dismounted, handed the reins to a servant who came out to meet them, then turned around and saw that Lian Ai was still sitting on the horse. “Still not coming down?” The warmth he had shown earlier had vanished. It was Lian Ai’s first time riding a horse, and the animal was tall and strong. He had no idea how to get down. Even among the women in Bu Nian’s household, few were this helpless when it came…- 157.9 K • Completed
- His hands hurt. His feet hurt too. Lian Ai felt as if he was leaning against something warm and firm. He rubbed against it unconsciously, seeking comfort. The thing tensed instantly, then relaxed after a moment. In his haze, he heard a long sigh. The next day, he woke up in his own room. Fen Zi sat on the footstool by the bed, resting her head as she dozed off. The moment he moved, she woke up and smiled with relief. “Young Master, you’re finally awake.” Lian Ai’s entire body ached like…
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- Both of them were seriously injured, so they had no choice but to stay at the relay station to recover before continuing their journey. Five days passed before an urgent message arrived from the capital, ordering Bu Nian to return immediately. They could no longer remain where they were and had to set off without delay. Lian Ai shared a carriage with Bu Nian. During the day, the jolting made their faces look pale and drained. To distract himself from the pain in his wounds, Bu Nian bought a stack of…
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- Inside the dim cave, the only sounds were the occasional drops of water falling from the stalactites above. A man dressed in black, carrying a long sword, moved slowly in from the entrance. His expression was cold and murderous, his appearance that of a wandering mercenary. He glanced at the campfire, then crouched to inspect the pile of wild fruits laid out on leaves. He didn’t find anything suspicious. But just as he was about to rise, something pale at the edge of his vision caught his eye. He…
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- After gathering enough wild fruits, he fed Bu Nian two of them. But Bu Nian turned his face away and refused to eat any more. “Save the rest for later. We’ll eat them tonight. Right now, I’ll teach you how to start a fire.” Lian Ai replied with a soft “Alright,” and set the fruits aside. Bu Nian instructed him to shave the dry wood into fine strands using the blade on his hairpin, pile them up, then pin the silver hairpin against the wood and rapidly spin it to create friction and…
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- Lian Ai followed Bu Nian and his men down the mountain. Once they had put some distance between themselves and the martial artists, he heard one of the guards up ahead lower his voice and speak to Bu Nian. "General, should we send word to the garrison at Hangu Pass?" Bu Nian pressed a hand to his chest and shot the man a sharp glare. His bloodless lips parted. "Are you as stupid as they are? Do you think a garrison can be mobilized that easily? I was bluffing, nothing more." The guard…
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- Inside the imperial study, a bamboo slip bearing a confidential message was hurled violently to the ground, landing at Bu Nian’s feet. He stepped slightly to the side, lowered his gaze, and said nothing. "Those wandering swordsmen want to hold a martial gathering at Mount Xiao. They’re calling for people of integrity to discuss matters of righteousness. What nonsense. Are they planning to rebel?" Only three people were present in the hall. The emperor, Bu Nian, and the prime minister, Lu…
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Ever since the library had been flooded by sprinklers some time ago, no one bothered visiting anymore. Water pooled in uneven dips on the floor, and the once-pristine space was now abandoned. Mo Zimu sat in front of a computer, his fingers flying across the keyboard. As Ivan approached the doorway, a composed and spirited young man came into view. Sunlight filtered through the damaged stained-glass windows of the library, casting soft hues across the room and catching in his jet-black hair, giving him…- 117.3 K • Completed
- When Mo Zimu returned to his cell, he found someone new there. It was the blond, handsome boy who had his ribs broken by the loud-mouthed Adolf. Now, he was lying on the lower bunk. “Hello!” The boy appeared delicate and polite. He extended his hand and said, “I’m Jude. I’ve always wanted to thank you.” Mo Zimu shook his hand and replied indifferently, “No need. I didn’t do much to help you.” He climbed onto the top bunk. Across from him, Tom grinned and gave him a knowing look.…
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- The visiting area had a bathroom in much better condition than those in the main building. Presumably, Powell didn’t want Seven to grow suspicious, so he deliberately had him bathe in there before bringing him here. Mo Zimu closed his eyes and turned the faucet to its maximum, letting the water wash over his skin again and again. "Hurry up! Don't waste time!" the prison medic in charge of visitation inspections shouted. Mo Zimu turned off the faucet and walked out completely naked, seemingly…
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