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 Chapter 12: Strange Old Man
 In the early morning, the capital city, Berthe, was not quiet at all. Guards were patrolling the city, and merchants were diligently preparing their shops for business. On the west city entrance it was more noisy because this was where the headquarter of the biggest mercenary guild of Amparkland was located. This was a paradise for mercenaries and adventurers. Also, a road not far away already had heavy traffic of bustling horses and carriages. A variety of shops lined the road, purchasing items from mercenaries and then selling them. The west part of Berthe also housed the biggest auction house and slave market, so of course it was the most lively part of the city. Naturally, there were many powerful people hidden in the crowd as well.
 "Miss, why did you come here?" Jean asked, looking confusedly at Claire walking toward the Mercenary Guild.
 "To register as a mercenary." Claire didn't bother to explain. By becoming a mercenary, you could complete tasks that suited your level and in turn, get gold coins. As a magician, magic supplies were always exceptionally expensive and their materials were even more rare. Just because you had money doesn't mean you could go to any magic shop and get the supplies you wanted. Magic materials that mercenaries risked their lives for would be auctioned off at the auction house. Those prices would naturally be off the charts. Claire didn't want to ask for money in order to buy these expensive materials.
 Jean looked at Claire's aloof face, stopped talking, and walked towards the Mercenary registry.
 Claire quietly waited in the Mercenary Guild's hallway and looked at a wall filled with lists of tasks. From commissions to finding common medicinal herbs, to killing formidable magic beasts, the tasks' difficulty levels were from F to A. Even higher were S and even SS; they were posted there too. But the highest level of difficulty on the list, SSS, was blank. Up until now, the most difficult mission had never appeared. In the hall, mercenaries of all classes clustered into various small groups and were discussing something.
 This was a world that Claire was unfamiliar with.
 Looking for heartbreak grass? F class, the lowest level task. This type of herb grows just beyond the entrance of Gale Gorge. Newly registered mercenaries can only accept this kind of task. Well, a hundred gold coins is better than nothing. Just when Claire was thinking about making Jean take on this task, she heard a sharp whistle. Then, an ear-piercing voice sounded near Claire. "Yo! Beautiful lady, what are you doing here alone?"
 Claire's shiny blonde hair, jade green eyes, and refined, one-of-a-kind face were naturally striking. Beautiful girls being harassed in this place was very common.
 Claire glanced sideways and saw a tall and sturdy man who snickered while walking towards her, three young men following. The sturdy man in the front was obviously a warrior, and the three young men behind him were archers and magicians. The surrounding people carried on what they were doing without so much as a glance. Obviously this kind of situation had happened before. Female mercenaries, especially pretty ones, generally came with fellow mercenaries. It was unwise for female mercenaries to come alone to this place where the good and bad were mixed together.
 The tall and sturdy man looked Claire up and down unscrupulously. As for the younger men behind him, some looked helpless, some looked indifferent, and some treated it as if it was normal.
 "Accepting tasks," Claire concisely said.
 "Aha, so you're also a mercenary." After hearing that, the tall and sturdy man became a little excited. Which mercenary group was this petite beauty from? "Pretty little lady, why not join our mercenary group, Iron Blood. We distribute fairly, and if there is equipment that fits your class, we will prioritize and give it to you first."
 "No thanks." Claire icily declined.
 But it was apparent the tall and sturdy man had no plans on giving up. Instead, he continued to say, "Our Iron Blood mercenary group is the second biggest mercenary group in the country. If you join, you will definitely not be mistreated. Oh yeah, I haven't even asked, what is your profession?"
 Claire turned her head to look at Jean who had finished registering and she walked over with no hesitation.
 When the tall and sturdy man saw Claire had ignored him, his eyes followed where she was looking and he saw a handsome young man walking over. His face immediately steamed red. The men behind him roared with laughter.
 "Jackson, you made this stupid mistake again!" The meaning of these words were obvious, the man called Jackson kept hitting on girls who already had a partner. Although he was angry, the tall and sturdy man didn't really do much, and only said embarrassedly, "Since you have company, I won't bother you any more." Claire indifferently nodded and the man and his group left to take up a mission.
 "Jean, also go take on that task," Claire said while pointing at the F level task of finding medicinal herbs. That task was easy and had no time or quantity limit. In other words, the person who gave out the mission would accept any number of the herbs at any time. One breakheart grass for one hundred gold coins, meaning the more herbs you found, the more gold coins you earned.
 "Miss, what were those people doing?" Jean asked, frowning at the people who just left Claire.
 "Nothing. They were just mercenaries receiving tasks. Also, when we're outside, don't call me Miss, call me by my name." Claire replied in a low voice. Although the leading mercenary was frivolous, he didn't really do anything rude. Although his gaze was a bit lecherous, he didn't take action，so his nature was not wicked. There was no need to fuss or bother. Also, the Mercenary Guild did not allow fighting here.
 "Yes, Claire." Jean was surprisingly flexible.
 After receiving the mission, Claire and Jean walked to the city gates.
 The city gates were already bustling with activity. People continuously entered, but everyone was orderly to pay the entrance tax. As Claire and Jean walked out the gates, Claire suddenly felt a shift in the air behind her. She instinctively moved back her right foot. The next moment, there was a "dong" sound. An unknown object hit the leg of Claire's horse lightly. Claire turned back and saw an old man in a black robe. The old man was hugging himself, his arms around his chest. If Claire didn't lift up her foot, then the old man would be hugging her calf.
 Jean shot a glare at the old man who almost hugged Claire's calf and frowned, about to say something. But the old man beat Jean to opening his mouth and said some words that made Jean speechless: "How could you guys carelessly bump into a senior like me? Heavens, are all the adolescents of the current generation this rash? Public morales are degenerating with each passing day!"
 This resentful voice caused many people to turn and look, gossiping, but nobody came forward to mediate the situation. It seemed that everywhere, nobody bothered to help if it was unrelated to them. The guards at the gate watched the situation with interest on their faces. Unless things got too out of hand, the guards wouldn't do anything. In addition, Claire and Jean were wearing common clothes and looked like the average adventurers. The guards weren't willing to waste time on civilians. If it were nobles who were being harassed, they would have already come to chase away the old man.
 Claire's mouth twitched. I bumped into him? Is he a swindler? Just as she thought this, Claire saw a flash of shrewd light in the old man's eyes and changed her mind. He didn't have the greed for money in his eyes. But what astonished Claire the most was that this person was hiding his Qi. Although he looked like an average old man on the outside, his black robe released a faint magical undulation. It was an expensive magic device! This old man isn't as simple as he seems!
 "This elderly man, I am so sorry." Claire didn't understand why she had felt a strange feeling, a feeling that tangling up with this old man would definitely be a hassle. Quickly resolving the situation would be better. "It was my mistake, and this is to compensate you." Claire took out a few bright yellow gold coins.
 "Yes, you at least have manners. So, where are you guys going?" The old man didn't accept the money, but his eyes scanned Claire all over.
 Claire's mouth slightly twitched as she saw a flash of devious light in his eyes. She understood that this old man was aiming at her! But why?
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 When a cold and crafty girl travels into the body of a foolish, man-crazy, young female aristocrat, what will happen?
 A young girl, Claire, falls off a horse while chasing his Royal Highness, the second prince, and falls unconscious. But when she finally opens her eyes, her gaze is ice cold.
 Soon after, she shines a blinding light that astounds the whole kingdom.
 In a world where power is based on magic and power, how would an airhead like her survive?
 But, she soon stuns everyone by mastering both magic and Dou Qi, paving a new path for herself.
 His Royal Highness, the second prince, was forced by the Emperor to go visit her but was told she was busy.
 When he saw the “busy” miss drinking tea leisurely, ignoring him, the second prince’s handsome face twitched.
 Her personal knight, Jean, had always looked down at her with disgust. But as he and many others watched her shine in glory and power, they couldn’t help but ask themselves, ‘Is this really the girl they knew?’
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 This novel is also known as Love from The Koi Goddess
 [Su Shuang sweet pet article]
 Jin Li, responsible for the heavenly air transport, is the first koi in form between heaven and earth.
 After being drunk, the soul travels to the Three Realms and falls on the third-line star Bai Jinli who has just passed away.
 Bai Jinli, the first black vase in the entertainment industry.
 Poor acting skills, playing big names, and recently tried to tie up with the male god Lu Qingyuan to fry CP.
 Heizi’s daily clamor: Spicy Chicken Bai Jinli rolls out of the entertainment circle!
 But suddenly one day, the sunspots who checked in to greet the three generations of Jinli every day discovered that the style of Jinli Weibo had changed:
 Jin Li: I have made ten good luck charms in Xianlai Nothing. If you forward this Weibo lucky draw, you will have a chance to win it ^_^
 Heizi: Heh, what a new method of sensationalism, I won’t turn!
 One month later-
 Papa Jinli, can I still draw a lottery now? !
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 In retaliation for the Tang family, he did not hesitate to marry her with a “mental illness”. 
 Before the person, she was his wife; after the person, the people around him called her’Miss’. 
 She thought he would never disdain to touch her, but she was wrong, he was the lover of his former lover, he pressed her under him, completed the husband and wife. 
 Until one day, he took her friend who thought she was close to her and announced, “She is back, I should be the girl I will protect for life.” 
 The only good friend became his beloved love, and the love deep in her heart was completely broken. In an instant, she had nothing. 
 Do not! She has nothing, at least, she still has a baby in her belly who just came to report-four years later, the reunion of destiny, she turned gorgeously, and a great reversal in the world…
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 Wang Hao once traveled through time and came to the end of Han Dynasty. Because he was too handsome, he was snatched by Lu Qiling as his son-in-law. 
 Awakened [Lie to Win System]. 
 As long as he maintains a mediocre character and does not attract the attention of heaven, he can restore the cultivation of the ancestor of all immortals, break through to the final state, and live forever. 
 So he began to hide behind Lu Qiling, becoming a son-in-law who could only eat soft rice. 
 But unfortunately, his father-in-law Lu Bu could hear his thoughts! 
 "Today, my father is promoted to the chief secretary, and his future prospects are limitless." 
 【Sand sculpture! The Chief Registrar has no military power. Ding Yuan is restricting your power! 】 
 "Ding Yuan, a common man, has gone too far to deceive others. I really want to kill this thief!" 
 【idiot! If you kill yourself, you will be accused of patricide, but you won't kill someone with a borrowed knife? 】 
 Lu Bu: "..." 
 Lu Bu: "What the heck! Can't you just say it if you have something to say?" 
 Over time, after years of ordinary life, Wang Hao inexplicably became the number one hero.
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 21st century superstar Jian Nai’s friend encountered a scumbag who cheated money from people. As soon as the other party walked away, his friend became the laughing stock of the entire entertainment circle overnight!
 Jian Nai immediately decided to take revenge on behalf of his friend, preparing to make the scumbag pay the price for playing with other’s feelings and then dump him!
 Jian Nai : “Baby, I just got off work, and you?”
 The other party : “Just finished the battle with the invading army.”
 Jian Nai : “Honey, I will cook for you in the kitchen. What do you like to eat?”
 The other party : “Nutrition solution.”
 “… …”
 Getting along for a while, he finally dumped the other party and said he was just playing around. After saying the harsh words, he realised– it’s over, he copied the wrong ID!
 Not only did he add the wrong person, the other party was not even a person from Earth at all!
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 Ling Shuang traveled through the parallel world. 
 Only when she regained consciousness did she realize it! She turned into an iceberg female boss facing bankruptcy crisis! 
 Fortunately, the system woke up in time! 
 From then on, her life changed drastically. 
 Nazha: Who is Ling Shuang? Please, in the entire domestic entertainment circle, who doesn’t know our sister Ling? 
 Tang Yan'er: It is said that her company only signs female artists, and the treatment is very good! 
 Zhao Xiaoying: People on the Internet say that to be a star, you must have a backer, otherwise you will be bullied, but why have I never encountered this? 
 Da Mingming: You asked me what I think about the invisible rules in the circle? I don't know about this. The directors and management I met were all very friendly to me after hearing that I was from Ling Shuang. 
 Liu Tianxian: Ling Shuang and I are just good friends. Isn't it normal for best friends to sleep in the same boudoir? 
 Ling Shuang: Recently there are always rumors on the Internet that I am some kind of domestic entertainment eldest sister, and I have close relations with the female stars in the company... I need to clarify this. 
 Ling Shuang: This is not a rumor!
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 Jiang Chengyi didn’t understand, he had the looks, qualifications and strength, but in this place of entertainment, why couldn’t he compare to Han Tian?
 Han Tian stole the role he should have played, stole his agent, stole his fiancée, set him up to lose his reputation and Yu Rui, and even killed him. It was only after his death that Jiang Chengyi realized that he was only a supporting character in a book that told the story of a normal man who became the godfather of the entertainment industry.
 He would never be that miserable cannon fodder again, and he would cherish the one who always stood by his side!
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 In order to scare the crying sister, Cecil kept a slimy little octopus. 
 She feeds, bathes, and instills magical powers to the little octopus every day, and takes it out to play together. 
 Cecil watched it thrive and hoped that one day, it could “shine out” at his sister’s birthday party. 
 So under Cecil’s careful breeding, the little octopus grows bigger and bigger… 
 In the end it became a tentacle monster. 
 Cecil:? ? ? 
 Is there something wrong in the middle?
 *Small snippets* 
 It was late at night when Cecil heard the sticky movement. 
 She walked into the rose garden lightly and saw a young man with a strange face standing in the quiet rose bush. 
 The boy’s complexion was pale, his black hair curled up, and his emerald-green eyes gleamed with dim light. The evening breeze was blowing, and a dark shadow was slowly creeping around his feet. 
 Cecil: “Who are you?” 
 “I…who…?” The boy slowly uttered jerky syllables, as if thinking hard for a moment, slowly tilting his head. 
 “I…I’m…Lanny.” 
 Cecil: “…” 
 “Hello, Lannie.” She smiled, and the left light swept through the blood-stained glasses in the branches and leaves. 
 ——Those are Lenny’s glasses.
 Content label: A special liking for another world to wear books 
 Search keyword: Protagonist: Cecil Supporting role: Other: 
 One sentence introduction: Raise a big monster 
 Conception: Fighting against fate, being self-reliant and self-reliant
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 No one told Xie Qiao that the stamina of fetal wear was so great that he became a sick child. 
 Fortunately, the affinity MAX, the animals raised can fight, and the herbs she grows survive. 
 Jinneng makes talisman to look at pictures and cut peach blossoms; 
 Retire the piano, chess, calligraphy and painting, carving, cooking, and earning silver and white flowers. 
 He was abducted back home by the prince. 
 “I heard that the princess was a short-lived ghost since she was a child, and she was killed when she was killed. If you marry the princess, you may lose your life. She will soon finish playing with two legs!” Jingcheng Secrets. 
 N years later. 
 “Grandfather, grandmother, today someone secretly bet you have you ascended to heaven?!”
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 Leng Ning died, five years after the end of the world. Yes, the old drama of betrayal by lovers and sisters. 
 When she died, she was not at all reluctant, but filled with resentment and self-blame. 
 If she could do it all over again, she wouldn't want anyone, she just wanted to protect her family. 
 Who would have known that she would actually be reborn, with the awakened wood power. 
 This time, she fought tooth and nail to protect her family. 
 But why is the way the eldest brother looks at her getting more and more wrong...
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 Lin Feilu, or better known by her nickname—Green Tea Princess, was the best of all the scheming b*tches that the world had ever seen. She was the Oscar-winning actress among the masses with real life as her stage. Acting coy, slandering, feigning innocence, or playing the saint, she aced it all. Simply put, she was the proverbial villainess. 
 Ah, but retribution came way too early for this malicious personage and she died on her 27th birthday. 
 In death, Lin Feilu reflected on her career of 20 years as the Green Tea Princess. She was full of regret and remorse over the life she once led. She vowed, if there was an afterlife, she would atone for her misdeeds and be a good person. 
 She transmigrated into a five-year-old princess of the Dalin Dynasty. In the name of family, she had a sickly mother disfavoured by the emperor, a mentally challenged and daft older brother. 
 Her life was constantly in danger, with having little to eat and trying to stay warm. 
 The living environment was very harsh. 
 Lin Feilu, who wanted to be a good person: … You forced me! Sorry, I can only activate my unique skill. 
 Harem fight? Striving for favor? Climbing the ranks? 
 Apologies, but let me show you what it means to be slaughtered by a maxed out player. 
 Note: “Green Tea” is a woman who presents herself as innocent, sweet, and kind but is very scheming and calculative in reality. 
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 Tian Long, an orphan without much of a life in both his thirty year long life and lifespan!
 To him, a single opportunity was displayed to transmigrate into another world with his Death Book!
 "What's this? Is this the body of a three year old? Davis? Is this my name from now on?"
 Finding himself possessing a small child, he becomes inwardly conflicted before he faces the truth and his reality!
 Young Davis finds himself as the legal heir, the Crown Prince of the Loret Empire in the Grand Sea Continent, becoming a powerful cultivator in a short time...
 However, is that all?
 Follow his journey as Young Davis becomes a full fledged death's advocate while embodying into the Divine Emperor of Death in the world of cultivation!
 "Mn? The route to become the Emperor is a given? Nah, I still don't want it..."
 "Oh? I'm courting death you say? Unfortunately for you, death is already my woman..."
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 “Married rich for three years with no child born. Just when she was finally cured of infertility and ready to give him a child, he brought home his pregnant mistress in high profile.
 “”Get lost if you can’t get knocked up. Or do you want my son to be the last of the Mo family?”” her mother-in-law viciously cursed.
 Her husband grimly shoved a divorce agreement upon her face, “”I’ve signed. Leave when you are ready.”” 
 It was heard later that two men went physical in the city plaze of Ye City to win back the wife, with the two babies at the side fighting fiercely for their mom!”
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