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    • HL CH145 [Arc 5] Cover
      by Aria — The early morning light spread across the clean white sheets. Outside the bright window, a brown branch adorned with the tender leaves of early spring reached out, its specks of green quietly budding with life. On the bed below the window lay a tired-looking middle-aged man. He was of average build, his hair still dark and glossy, and his face didn't show much sign of aging. He wasn't very old—42, it was written on the medical card at the foot of the bed, along with the patient's name. Chen…
    • HL CH202 [Arc 6] Cover
      by Aria — Meng Fushan followed Chen Jiashu and Chen Jiashu’s ever-present bodyguard, A-Bin, as they navigated the sea. This submarine cruise ship had departed from a port in Vietnam, stopping at several locations along the way, with the number of passengers increasing at each turn. Blue seawater swayed outside the glass windows at the base of the ship, and the ceiling lights flickered silently. The bright, clinical light shone down, adding a ghostly, stiff whiteness to the masks worn by everyone in the…
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      HL CH1 [Arc 1]

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      by Aria — Night fell, and the lights came on one by one. A fog of desire swirled in the bewitching darkness, and at the center of this fog was an entire street of bars in Ning City. At the end of this bar street was a place called "Raccoon." The bar had recently hired a nonchalant drummer with a big reputation. Whether he came to the bar or played the drums was completely irregular, all depending on his mood. But this was a society of "individuality" and "exceptionalism," so he had instead become the star…
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      HL CH33

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      by Aria — After they finished talking, it was already four in the morning. However, no matter how late it was, they still had to drive back to the city. Ji Xun got his wish and rode in Huo Ranyin's car for the return trip. In the passenger seat, he lowered the backrest as far as it would go, yawning incessantly. "Why go through all this trouble? You investigated Lu Ping's background during the day, then drove for four hours to get here after work. Once here, you dug up the mountain, gave me CPR, then presided…
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      HL CH2

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      by Aria — An urgent knock on the door startled Ji Xun from his bed. It wasn't as if he was waking from sleep, but rather from a brief period of meditation. His back was still propped against the pillows on the headboard, a laptop resting on his crossed legs. His unsupported neck felt like a stick riddled with cracks. As Ji Xun sat up, he heard a "kaka" sound—and so did the computer on his lap. The computer screen lit up as he moved, revealing a document with only a couple of lines written. Ji Xun,…
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      HL CH13

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      by Aria — I... Caught in the room, Ji Xun was momentarily speechless. Just ten minutes ago, he thought his luck was good, that everything was going so smoothly. A person can't get too complacent, right? Now, trouble has come. His gaze swept quickly around the room. There was no suspended ceiling. The bathroom and the master bedroom were connected, separated only by a transparent glass wall, offering a clear view; even without the transparent glass, anyone pushing the door open would see everything. Not a…
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      HL CH14

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      by Aria — "Anything else?" Huo Ranyin asked after a moment of thought. "Nothing," Ji Xun said. "Really?" Huo Ranyin was skeptical. "Really, not a single drop left," Ji Xun nearly rolled his eyes. Huo Ranyin's expression turned dangerous. Ji Xun put on a 'dead pig isn't afraid of boiling water' facade—anyway, Tan Mingjiu was right there. At worst, he could hide behind Tan Mingjiu. He looked at Tan Mingjiu, assessing how to use his not-so-imposing frame as a shield. Huo Ranyin followed his…
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      HL CH4

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      by Aria — "Murder!" A sharp female voice, like a small knife, tore through the tender night woven by lights and mellow wine. The surrounding crowd froze, then, as if controlled by the same remote, they all turned their necks towards the direction of the sound. The two police officers who had just finished questioning the bar manager reacted the fastest. They rushed to the location where the female voice had sounded and saw a female waitress standing against the wall, trembling. Her mouth was open, her face…
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      HL CH27

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      by Aria — In that short time, Ji Xun's mind raced. He made a move that seemed reckless but was perhaps the most necessary one at the moment. "Hey." He stood up without a trace of fear, waved to the group, and even stepped aside to give them a clear view of the soil he had disturbed and the remains within. "What a coincidence. It seems I've discovered a little secret of yours." He held up his phone. "And I accidentally took pictures and videos, preserving the evidence. So, it's useless even if you dispose of…
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      HL CH7

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      by Aria — At the critical moment, Tang Jinglong raised his arm to block the incoming club. With a crack, his raised arm went limp and fell, clearly broken. The intense pain caused him to scream violently. In the middle of his scream, Tang Jinglong frantically grabbed at the ground, throwing scattered flower petals at Zeng Peng. Zeng Peng was slightly hindered, and his second swing missed. These things obstructed Zeng Peng's vision, causing his second strike to miss. The surrounding people also snapped…
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