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Desutranslator

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  • Chapter 13: Warmth Cover
    by Desutranslator Pan Yu shook his head and said, “Brother Hanwen, you are bold and resourceful, Mingyu admires you, not the other way around.” Xu Xian lowered his head, suppressing his anger. “But I feel like a fool. With your martial arts, there was no need for me to meddle. You hiding was just to test me, wasn’t it? Pan Yu, it seems we’re not the same kind of people. When we get back, let’s change roommates.” He had risked his life to save someone, only to find that person playing games with him, how could…
  • Chapter 12: Deep Night Cover
    by Desutranslator The night was deep and heavy, autumn had set in, and there were no insect sounds, only the endless, distant roar of the lake’s dark waters. A solitary moon in the sky illuminated the path ahead. The two walked quietly along the lakeshore, neither speaking. Xu Xian felt a bit awkward, tried to start a few topics, but they all sank like stones, only the sound of water answered him. Pan Yu was lost in thought. Normally, no matter how dull or inarticulate the other person, he could always make the…
  • Chapter 11: Like Jade Cover
    by Desutranslator When Xu Xian woke up again, the sky was already dark. He touched his head, there was no pain, just a terrible thirst.That banquet had been truly satisfying.“Brother Xu, you’re awake? There’s some cool tea on the table.” Following Pan Yu’s suggestion, Xu Xian gulped down several cups of water, then looked around to get his bearings. He saw Pan Yu leaning by the window reading a book. After turning the last page, Pan Yu looked back and smiled, “Brother Xu, you really compose excellent…
  • Chapter 10: The Banquet Cover
    by Desutranslator The two quickly returned the greeting and exchanged names. Xu Xian secretly marveled at how precocious people were in ancient times. This Pan Yu looked only sixteen or seventeen, still a clueless high schooler in the modern world, but from his speech and bearing, he already had the air of a true gentleman. Even after just a brief interaction, there was a sense of being bathed in a spring breeze. Coupled with his flawless, handsome appearance, it was hard not to think of the phrase “a gentleman as warm as…
  • Chapter 9: The Academy Cover
    by Desutranslator It was an era of peace and prosperity, and the scholarly spirit flourished, especially in the talent-rich lands of Jiangnan. There were countless academies, divided into official and private institutions. Private academies were established by local gentry and notables who funded and built them themselves. Official academies, on the other hand, were founded by the imperial court. When Wang Xuezheng said he wanted Xu Xian to study at his residence, it was just a figure of speech; in reality, he was arranging…
  • Chapter 8: Teacher Cover
    by Desutranslator When Lord Wang saw his former teacher kneel, he immediately stood up to help, but seeing Xu Xian support his teacher, he slowly sat back down. He said calmly, “Xu Xian, you have read the books of the sages. Do you know what the Five Virtues are?” “Student knows, they are benevolence, wisdom, propriety, righteousness, and faith,” Xu Xian answered with ease. “Xu Xian, you fought in the street and struck hard, which is not benevolent. You had important matters yet courted trouble, which is not wise.…
  • Chapter 74: A Man Who Keeps His Promises Cover
    by Desutranslator When the steward saw Julian's figure, a smile involuntarily appeared on his face, and this old man also felt the reverent gazes of the nobles around him. Although Julian hadn't communicated with them about this matter in advance, since the implementation of the steward's plan, the members of the orthodox faction had been waiting for this day. They all knew that as a high-rank swordsman, Julian's pride certainly wouldn't allow him to beg them like those desperate fellows. Even if he really needed to return…
  • Chapter 61: Midnight Killing Intent Cover
    by Desutranslator As Li Si finished practicing a set in the courtyard, a familiar sound reached his ears."Dong! — Dong!""Dong! — Dong!""Dong! — Dong!""The air is dry, be careful with fire!" A voice called from afar, sounding particularly jarring in the already quiet dusk.Hearing the night watchman's call, Li Si pondered for a moment, then grabbed a cloth to wipe the sweat from his body.After wiping himself, he entered the study and used a fire striker to light a candle.In the flickering candlelight, he sat down in a…
  • Chapter 63: Water Ghost Cover
    by Desutranslator Soon after Li Si boarded the boat, he naturally started chatting with the three people. Two of them were his students, so they were already close to him.As for the boatman Lou, he was respectful towards Li Si's scholar title, so he naturally flattered him as well.Therefore, Li Si quickly blended into the conversation.From the conversation, Li Si learned that the boatman Lou's name was Lou Qing. He was a fisherman who had lived near the Feng River since childhood. He made a living by fishing, and sometimes…
  • Chapter 62: Fishing for Ghosts Cover
    by Desutranslator This wasn't something Li Si could concern himself with right now, as he was still very weak He recalled the pressure the City God exerted on him that night, and his heart trembled involuntarily, unable to muster any thoughts of resistance. Noticing this sense of cowardice in his heart, Li Si's brows furrowed slightly. He bit his tongue hard, and under the stimulation of pain, his eyes became determined. Even if the City God wanted to kill him, he had to be prepared for a final counterattack before…
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