Chapter 1: City of Desert

City D, the wealthiest, the most prosperous city in the middle east; and Desert Country’s most important metropolis. Everyone knew that although every single person may not be a billionaire in this city, the richest person in the world would invariably be in D city. It was therefore also called the ‘Golden City’. At that […]

Chapter 2: Her Hazy Appearance

Under the hazy moonlight, everything appeared fleeting… Twenty-nine corpses with malevolent fierce appearances and strange postures, damaged limbs and broken arms were spread all across the ground. And the blood flowing was interwoven among the bodies, creating a gloomy and sinister picture. The girl wore a white brocade gown; her black hair was like satin. […]

Chapter 3: Busy Working Hard

A thin-edged knife flashed through the air with a terrible, gloomy aura. It cut through and split the air moving unhindered in a domineering manner, heading straight towards the handsome Lu Ming’s heart! Everyone could only think that the knife’s speed was unimaginably fast! They were frightened to their bones! They wanted to move, take […]

Chapter 4: Stopping Someone Midway

This dazzling, terrible sight was really not suitable to stay for a long time. If it weren’t for His Highness Lu Ming evading prying eyes, it would have long been discovered. However, even if this matter was to be dragged on, for how long could it be dragged? The bloody scene on the ground would […]

Chapter 5: Holding the Scimitar

Leng Yiyao’s robes were torn to pieces and they were only able to cover the main parts. She leaned against the wall, narrowly avoiding the filthy hands of the two men, but her back hit a water pipe.  There was no path of retreat.  As the night went on, her face hung. The shadows made […]

Chapter 6: Who Exactly is He?

When Leng Yiyao woke up, she realised she had been brought to a cellar—an underground cellar, to be precise. All around her were stored supplies for winter, including barrels of ageing wine. A cellar? Did he not even have a proper place to stay? But judging by his attire and demeanour, he didn’t seem like […]

Chapter 7: Martial Law on the City

Martial law… Leng Yiyao’s fingertips twitched slightly as she tilted her head, meeting his gaze with an air of frankness. “I passed out an hour ago. How would I know why?” The man was momentarily stunned—not sure whether it was her utterly straightforward demeanour or the sheer matter-of-factness in her eyes. But in the next […]

Chapter 8: A Battle of Wits

“Grrrr…” At that moment, Leng Yiyao’s stomach let out a loud growl. The quiet atmosphere between them was abruptly broken by the sound. She lowered her head, glanced at her stomach, then suddenly grinned at him with a righteous expression. “Sorry, I ate too much. My digestion must be working overtime.” Eating too much all […]

Chapter 9: Stepping Outside

After eating and drinking her fill, and with a warm blanket keeping the underground cellar cosy, Leng Yiyao had a restful and undisturbed sleep. By the time she woke up the next day, she felt completely refreshed. The street outside didn’t seem too far away. Though she couldn’t make out exactly what the passersby were […]

Chapter 10: Shocked

Towering skyscrapers stretched into the sky, cruise ships with white sails glided across the city’s central lake, and jewellery stalls lined the streets in dazzling rows… Was this really the desert? This looked more like… “Beep—” “Beep beep—” A car horn blared behind her as a driver in a white robe sped past. The middle-aged […]

Chapter 11: Holding Back

The man glanced at the massive signboard again, his gaze deep and unreadable. This was one of the most influential places in the city. Had she pointed at it randomly, or did she have ulterior motives? Leng Yiyao didn’t care about his reaction. She crossed the street and walked straight toward the entrance. A casino […]

Chapter 12: Provocation

As they stepped into the casino, she suddenly turned around and smiled at him, a smile full of hidden meaning. “I just realised something,” she said. “What?” His gaze paused slightly, catching the faint glimmer of expression beneath her veil. “What’s your name? I can’t just keep calling you ‘hey’ all the time.” She had […]

Chapter 13: Caught in the Act

Leng Yiyao’s eyes lit up with excitement. She eagerly ran toward the commotion, calling out, “Come on, let’s watch the show!” What luck—stumbling upon such an entertaining scene! In a casino, everything depended on gambling skills. If someone dared to cheat under the dealer’s nose, there were only two possible outcomes—either they were so skilled […]

Chapter 14: Distinguished Invitation

With a knife pressed between his fingers, the man trembled uncontrollably. The sheer terror of losing control over his own body paralyzed him. Yet, the bearded man merely sneered and pushed the blade even closer. “As the saying goes, real gold fears no fire. Why are you shaking? I haven’t even started searching yet!” The […]

Chapter 15: Plunged into an Ice Cave

The onlookers immediately cast subtle glances toward Leng Yiyao. This woman, dressed in a black gown and wearing a veil, actually knew the owner of this casino? Zhai Mu, seeing the respectful stance of the man in white, suddenly smiled with deep meaning. It seemed that today’s casual stroll had not been a waste of […]

Chapter 16: The Truth Revealed

“Everyone can testify—I was stripped of my clothes! I never cheated…” The man’s voice trembled with fear, but he could no longer finish his sentence. Because at that moment, a cold hand slowly pressed against his throat! “Noisy.” The white-robed man’s face was as cold as ice when he wasn’t smiling. How could he allow […]

Chapter 17: Running Away from Home

Leng Yiyao tilted her head slightly, glancing up at the dazzling crystal chandelier. The room was so quiet that every breath seemed audible. Xi Le’s intense gaze was fixed solely on her, as if he had cast aside the presence of everyone else in the room. The white-robed man’s usual smile had vanished. He first […]

Chapter 18: A Slight Smile

“You suddenly vanished from home, leaving your entire family worried sick, and now you’re acting like what you did was reasonable?” Xi Le’s face darkened as he glared at her. She had been pampered since childhood, raised in luxury without a care in the world, only knowing how to indulge in pleasure. He had long […]

Chapter 19: Stay Away from Him

Seeing her suddenly lower her gaze in silence, Xi Le’s expression softened slightly. Under the crystal chandelier, her profile still carried the youthful vitality of a teenage girl. After all, she was only fifteen or sixteen. In the past, whenever he mentioned her sister in front of her, she would glare at him like an […]

Chapter 20: I Killed Them?

The door to the VIP room slowly opened, and Leng Yiyao stepped out. The security guards and senior executives at the entrance lifted their heads slightly, glancing at their boss’s expression. To their shock, he actually took a step forward, hooked her veil with his fingers, and personally helped her put it back on. For […]