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After returning to the club from the orphanage, Shi Jin\u2019s mood was downcast. Seeing this, Lian Jun put down his work for a while and took out a tablet to play mahjong with him.<\/span><\/p>

Shi Jin\u2019s sleep was very restless that night, dreaming all the while. Things that Jian Chenghua had told him and fragments of the original \u2018Shi Jin\u2019s\u2019 memories mixed together, producing all kinds of chaotic pictures, disturbing his rest.<\/span><\/p>

Half-dreaming and half-awake, he felt a warm embrace around his body and a gentle touch on his back. He wanted to open his eyes but was unable to, his consciousness imprisoned in the dreamland which refused to let him go.<\/span><\/p>

Then, little by little, those scattered, fragmented pictures disappeared and were swallowed by the reassuring black of oblivion.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

When Shi Jin opened his eyes the next morning, he saw Lian Jun\u2019s sleeping face close to his. Remembering the embrace he felt in his sleep, his expression softened. He moved forward to hug Lian Jun, taking him into his arms and gently stroking his back. As his hand brushed the ridge of his lover\u2019s spine, which protruded a bit too much, his chest swelled with heartache and tenderness.<\/span><\/p>

When Lian Jun got better, he must fatten him up, so that he would no longer be able to feel his bones.<\/span><\/p>

But what would a fat Lian Jun look like?<\/span><\/p>

Eyes narrowing, he scrutinized the other man\u2019s beautiful face, imagining it round and chubby, and couldn\u2019t hold back a chuckle.<\/span><\/p>

Lian Jun was so handsome that even if he gained weight, it would not detract from his good looks.<\/span><\/p>

\u201cWhat are you laughing at?\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Lian Jun\u2019s closed eyes suddenly opened. His gaze was lucid, unlike that of someone who was just waking up.<\/span><\/p>

Shi Jin froze, surprised, then his smile widened to a big grin and he hugged his lover like an octopus, rubbing his hair and back like a child. \u201cGood morning, Darling!\u201d he said cheerily.<\/span><\/p>

< Good morning, big Darling and little Darling! > came Xiao Si\u2019s enthusiastic echo in Shi Jin\u2019s mind.<\/span><\/p>

Shi Jin smiled with even more happiness.<\/span><\/p>

Caught by surprise, Lian Jun fell victim to Shi Jin\u2019s mauling. Though he didn\u2019t understand why the younger man was so happy all of a sudden, the corners of his mouth rose. Stifling the smile, he grabbed Shi Jin\u2019s hands and said with mock seriousness, \u201cBehave yourself or there will be a cucumber feast today.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Cucumber feast? I haven\u2019t heard those words in a long time.<\/span><\/em><\/p>

Shi Jin\u2019s memory was inevitably pulled back to the past, when the two of them hadn\u2019t known each other for long, and he couldn\u2019t help but burst out laughing. His hand sneaking into Lian Jun\u2019s clothes, he said, \u201cCucumber feast, huh? Okay, I\u2019ll start eating now.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

No man could stand being provoked like that early in the morning.<\/span><\/p>

Lian Jun caught Shi Jin\u2019s unruly hand, restraining it. Looking at the young man\u2019s hair, messy from sleep, and his silly and wicked smile, he couldn\u2019t resist putting his other hand on Shi Jin\u2019s neck to pull him closer and kiss that naughty mouth, sealing all that wanton sweetness between their lips.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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The details of Lian Jun\u2019s physical condition had always been kept secret\u2014outsiders only knew that Lian Jun\u2019s legs were disabled due to poisoning, but had no idea he could still walk. In order to keep it this way, every one of his physical examinations took place in one of Annihilation\u2019s private hospitals. Of course, this time was no exception.<\/span><\/p>

Uncle Long had been busy arranging everything ever since he arrived in B city. Today, he could finally take Lian Jun to be checked, but there was a small bump in the otherwise smooth road.<\/span><\/p>

\u201cYou guys\u2026\u201d Scowling, Uncle Long looked at the perfectly calm Lian Jun and Shi Jin avoiding his gaze in guilt, sitting side by side on the sofa. His eyebrows twitched. \u201cWhat did I tell you earlier? Eat light food and avoid sex. You\u2026\u201d<\/span><\/p>

\u201cJun-shao and I really didn\u2019t do anything, I swear,\u201d Shi Jin explained, his voice earnest as he raised his head to meet his eyes.<\/span><\/p>

Uncle Long responded with a glare. \u201cDo I look like a fool? Have you seen your neck\u2026? Eh, forget it. Gather your things, we\u2019re leaving in a moment.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Shocked, Shi Jin raised a hand to cover his neck, staring at Lian Jun with wide eyes.<\/span><\/p>

Lian Jun, still unruffled, looked at Uncle Long and explained, \u201cI know my body better than anyone else. Don\u2019t worry, it won\u2019t affect the examination.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

\u201cAre you the doctor or am I? Do you think that it doesn\u2019t matter just because you say so?\u201d Uncle Long griped, but seeing Shi Jin covering his neck and looking as if he wanted to die from embarrassment, he grudgingly swallowed the rest of his words. After urging them to get ready, he left.<\/span><\/p>

The second the room emptied, Shi Jin turned to Lian Jun and grabbed his collar. \u201cWhy didn\u2019t you explain properly, it\u2019s obvious we didn\u2019t\u2026 He clearly misunderstood!\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Lian Jun took his hand and raised it to his mouth to kiss it. \u201cWeren\u2019t you satisfied earlier?\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Shi Jin\u2019s words were blocked, then he rebutted, \u201cBut you weren\u2019t, you obviously held back! It was the same with the massage last time, I was afraid you\u2019d hurt something with all that restraint!\u201d<\/span><\/p>

\u201cUntil the examination is done.\u201d Lian Jun leaned forward and kissed him, pacifying him. \u201cAll right, let\u2019s get ready, there are a lot of things that need to be examined today.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

\u2018Until the examination is done\u2019? What then? How come it feels like the other part of this sentence is missing?<\/span><\/em><\/p>

Shi Jin was puzzled at first, and then was struck with the epiphany that Lian Jun meant he wouldn\u2019t hold back anymore. His mood went through a violent fluctuation, but he calmed himself straight away. Cupping Lian Jun\u2019s face in his hands, he gave him an intent look, then kissed him and stood up. \u201cRemember you said that\u2014no going back on your words. I\u2019ll get our things.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

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The group left the club in two cars. Shi Jin talked Lian Jun into playing mahjong; when he heard Gua Two say they were about to arrive, he pulled his mind back from the game and looked out of the window. \u201cWhy are we in the university town?\u201d he asked, surprised.<\/span><\/p>

\u201cBecause the hospital I arranged is here.\u201d Uncle Long, who was sitting in the front passenger seat, turned to give him a frosty glare. \u201cYou got a problem with that?\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Shi Jin, well aware that a wise man submits to circumstances, hastened to reply, \u201cNo, no, how could I? Just\u2026 how come our hospital is here? This is a university town after all, isn\u2019t it too busy?\u201d<\/span><\/p>

He thought the hospital would be similar to Nightlight, in a good, but relatively quiet location.<\/span><\/p>

\u201cWell, as the capital, B city is different from other cities,\u201d Gua Two explained on behalf of Uncle Long. \u201cWe can\u2019t act too brazen. Compared to other places, the situation in the university town is less complicated; it\u2019s easier to hide here.<\/span><\/p>

Shi Jin nodded in understanding and looked away from the window. All of a sudden, he remembered that back when he\u2019d been shot in the shoulder, Li Jiuzheng had taken him to a private clinic in B city at first. His heart skipping a beat, he nervously scanned the road outside the car.<\/span><\/p>

He wouldn\u2019t run into Li Jiuzheng here, would he? After all, his brother\u2019s master had many students\u2014Li Jiuzheng\u2019s fellow apprentices owned, worked in, or had connections with numerous hospitals and clinics in the city. Including the ones in the university town!<\/span><\/p>

< Don\u2019t worry, JinJin, it\u2019ll be fine. Could there really be so many coincidences in the world? > Xiao Si comforted.<\/span><\/p>

When he thought it through, Shi Jin agreed that it would indeed be too much of a coincidence. Not watching the surroundings any longer, he continued to play mahjong with Lian Jun.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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The cars passed through the university town. Next to an old and well established medical college, they made a turn, driving straight through the gates of an affiliated clinic.<\/span><\/p>

Shi Jin was stunned. \u201cIs this what you call not acting brazenly?\u201d<\/span><\/p>

A university-affiliated clinic? The way they did things was too shocking!<\/span><\/p>

\u2018Easier to hide,\u2019 my ass! It <\/span><\/em>is<\/span> hidden, but!<\/span><\/em><\/p>

\u201cWell, there are a lot of preferential policies for academically affiliated institutions,\u201d Gua Two replied, not batting an eye. \u201cFor this clinic, Jun-shao spent a lot of money to build a new campus for this university. And everything was done by the law and through formal channels, without us asking the government to pull strings for us. That\u2019s why, even if the authorities know the clinic is run by us, they have no way and no reason to interfere.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Shi Jin: \u201c……\u201d <\/span>It\u2019s true that when you have money, you can do whatever you want.<\/span><\/em><\/p>

\u201cIt\u2019s your turn,\u201d Lian Jun tapped Shi Jin\u2019s hand.<\/span><\/p>

Shi Jin blinked, curbing his wandering thoughts, and leaned against him without a word, sticking close\u2014this smart, beautiful Darling was his, he had to do his best to protect him.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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After the cars passed through the gate, it didn\u2019t take long for the surroundings to become peaceful. Shi Jin observed the elegantly designed buildings hidden among the dense greenery on both sides of the road. \u201cThe environment here is very good,\u201d he praised.<\/span><\/p>

\u201cIf you like, we can stay here for a few days,\u201d was Lian Jun\u2019s thoughtful suggestion.<\/span><\/p>

Straight away, the teenager shook his head.\u00a0 \u201cNo, let\u2019s go back right after the examination. This place might be nice, but it\u2019s still a hospital\u2014it will never be as comfortable as home.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

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They arrived in front of a building in the deepest part of the complex. A doctor in a white coat waited in front of the entrance; when the car stopped, he hurried forward to help open the door.<\/span><\/p>

He seemed to be Uncle Long\u2019s subordinate because his attitude towards the older doctor was very respectful. Uncle Long accepted the documents he handed over, and asked about the preparation of various equipment to be used in the check-up as he looked through the papers. After confirming everything was in order, he took Lian Jun\u2019s wheelchair and pushed it into the building himself, heading straight to the room where the first part of the physical examination was going to take place.<\/span><\/p>

Lian Jun\u2019s condition was quite special. As such, in addition to the usual equipment for a physical check-up, he also needed to undergo some checks that required the use of special, large-scale instruments, which took a long time and was rather exhausting.<\/span><\/p>

Shi Jin accompanied Lian Jun through the morning, during the routine check-up. After lunch, he intended to follow him for the special examination but was kicked out by Uncle Long, the reason being that the afternoon examination was so detailed that only doctors and patients were allowed, and the patient\u2019s family couldn\u2019t enter.<\/span><\/p>

And so, he had no choice but to wait outside, wilting on the bench outside the inspection room and staring at Lian Jun\u2019s progress bar.<\/span><\/p>

Gua Two, Gua Five, and the others walked by as they returned from lunch; their shifts ended at noon. Seeing Shi Jin looking as if he lost his soul, Gua Two was speechless for a moment, then pulled him up, saying, \u201cHe\u2019s just having a check-up, but looking at your expression\u2026 Come on, let\u2019s go outside and take a walk to improve your mood. When Jun-shao finishes the examination and comes out, you don\u2019t want to show him this miserable face, do you?\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Shi Jin was reluctant to leave, but he couldn\u2019t resist Gua Two\u2019s strength and was dragged away whether he wanted it or not.<\/span><\/p>

The two left the building and stood in front of a flower bed looking at the sun, blanking out. In the end, Gua Two, unable to endure, raised a hand to wipe the sweat from his forehead and said, \u201cIt\u2019s really hot today.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Shi Jin looked at him without any expression, pulled his arm out of his hold, and turned around, wanting to go back to the building.<\/span><\/p>

\u201cNo, don\u2019t. Gua Five and Gua Nine are guarding inside\u2014you want to sit there and stare at them? It\u2019s boring.\u201d Gua Two grabbed Shi Jin\u2019s arm again, refusing to let go. An idea flashed through his mind. \u201cLet\u2019s go visit the university, why don\u2019t we? The college entrance exam results will be out soon\u2014how about I take you to experience the university atmosphere in advance?\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Shi Jin refused to cooperate. \u201cI don\u2019t want to.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Gua Two threw him a glare. \u201cI don\u2019t care. My rank is higher than yours, you have to listen to me.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Shi Jin rolled his eyes and turned to leave but Gua Two grabbed him and dragged him to the side door connecting the clinic and the medical university.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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As they walked, Gua Two conjured up the campus map from his pocket. \u201cWhy don\u2019t you consider this university? It\u2019s old and well-established and has cultivated countless outstanding talents. It has a good atmosphere, a large campus, the food in the cafeteria is delicious, and most importantly, it\u2019s cooperating with Jun-shao! Isn\u2019t it simply the best choice?\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Shi Jin gave him a narrow-eyed glance.<\/span><\/p>

Ignoring it, the other man continued, \u201cIt\u2019s much better than being locked in a police academy, where you can\u2019t leave except for a few days. Don\u2019t you smell it? The air here is fresh and filled with the scent of youthfulness and freedom.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

\u201cI only smell the formalin,\u201d Shi Jin replied without mercy, scorning Gua Two\u2019s thoughtful consideration. \u201cYou\u2019d better give up\u2014I won\u2019t change my mind, I\u2019m going to attend a police academy. Besides, whatever I study, medicine is the only thing I\u2019d never choose, not on your life. I misjudged you, Little Number Two\u2014you betrayed me and actually became a lobbyist for Uncle Long!\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Gua Two\u2019s foul scheme was discovered before he even finished the play. Losing interest, he put the map back in his pocket and asked, \u201cAre you really determined to go to a police school? All right, so medicine is out, but there are so many other majors and universities\u2014is there really nothing else you like?\u201d<\/span><\/p>

\u201cNo,\u201d Shi Jin was adamant. \u201cExcept for the police officer, my other dream is to be a big boss like Jun-shao, but they don\u2019t teach that at university.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

With an expression <\/span>\u2018only an idiot would believe you\u2019<\/span><\/em>, Gua Two said, \u201cYour dreams are really unique.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

\u201cThank you, it\u2019s because you taught me well, senior,\u201d Shi Jin replied with modesty.<\/span><\/p>

Gua Two choked. Knowing that his persuasion plan was a bust, he let go of the teenager\u2019s arm and pointed to the nearby campus supermarket. \u201cThis senior wants to eat a popsicle, go buy it, newbie. Newcomers should remember their responsibilities as the newest.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Without a word, Shi Jin reached into Gua Two\u2019s pocket, grabbed his wallet, and walked towards the supermarket without a backward glance.<\/span><\/p>

Gua Two stared at his back, then let out an angry curse.<\/span><\/p>

Five minutes later, Shi Jin bumped into Li Jiuzheng at the supermarket freezer and nearly died on the spot. Some days you were just unlucky\u2014you couldn\u2019t get what you wanted, and what you wanted to avoid more than anything would be waiting for you.<\/span><\/p>

Xiao Si also almost short-circuited\u2014earlier, it comforted its host that it was impossible for there to be so many coincidences in this world, but reality gave it a big slap.<\/span><\/p>

Li Jiuzheng appeared very different than he had the last time they met. He wore a relaxed, sky-blue short-sleeved shirt and brown casual trousers, had a leather bag slung across his back, with a pair of black-framed glasses straddling the bridge of his nose. Since at the moment, he lacked the previous murderous aura, he looked for all the world like a harmless college student who wouldn\u2019t hurt a fly.<\/span><\/p>

But Shi Jin wouldn\u2019t forget how dangerous he was. He silently cursed Gua Two, who\u2019d forced him to come outside, and himself, for jinxing it.<\/span><\/p>

\u201cWhat-what a coincidence meeting you here,\u201d he took the initiative to speak first, raising his hand in greeting. Inching his way into a retreat, he said, \u201cTake your time to choose, I\u2019ll go to check out,\u201d then turned around to leave.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

\u201cWait.\u201d Li Jiuzheng suddenly stretched out his arm, blocking the aisle and preventing the teenager from escaping. \u201cWhy are you here? Second Brother said that you took the college entrance examination this year\u2014do you plan to attend this university?\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Just how loose was Fei Yujing\u2019s tongue?! Shouldn\u2019t lawyers know how to keep their mouths shut? <\/span><\/em>Shi Jin howled inside, wanting to grab Fei Yujing and shake him hard, but nothing showed on his face. Glancing at his progress bar, he found it didn\u2019t rise, so he calmed down some. \u201cNo, I was just bored and happened to come here on a stroll. I really need to go, can you back off a little?\u201d he asked, making a tentative attempt to move.<\/span><\/p>

Li Jiuzheng watched him for a few seconds, then turned sideways.<\/span><\/p>

Relieved, Shi Jin passed by without ceremony, never looking at him.<\/span><\/p>

Once he\u2019d finished checking out and left the supermarket, he threw the popsicle at Gua Two and strode in the direction of the clinic.<\/span><\/p>

\u201cWhat\u2019s with your expression, did you see a ghost?\u201d Gua Two asked, baffled.<\/span><\/p>

\u201cNot a ghost, but almost,\u201d Shi Jin replied. \u201cLi Jiuzheng is here, I just ran into him.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Li Jiuzheng?<\/span><\/em><\/p>

Gua Two raised an eyebrow and glanced back towards the supermarket, just happening to catch sight of Li Jiuzheng walking out of the door and looking their way. \u201cWhat are you afraid of?\u201d he said, opening the popsicle\u2019s packaging and taking a bite. \u201cSo what if you ran into him? It\u2019s not as if he can do anything to you\u2014if he tries, you\u2019ll take out your gun and shoot him. It would be revenge for the last time, by the way.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Shi Jin\u2019s steps faltered. That\u2019s right, the current situation was completely different from the last time he met Li Jiuzheng: not only was he not injured, he also had his gun with him. If Li Jiuzheng really tried to hurt him, it wouldn\u2019t necessarily be Shi Jin who suffered.<\/span><\/p>

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He stopped and turned his head to look at the entrance to the supermarket; seeing Li Jiuzheng still standing there, his hands itched. Flexing them to get rid of the feeling, he turned back and said, \u201cNo, forget it. Let\u2019s go back, Jun-shao\u2019s check-up should almost be over.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

\u201cAs if it would end that fast,\u201d Gua Two muttered, but refrained from commenting further as he followed him back to the clinic.<\/span><\/p>

Lian Jun\u2019s examination didn\u2019t end until evening. When he finally came out, he looked very bad\u2014his face was nearly white, his forehead was covered with cold sweat, and there was a deep furrow between his brows.<\/span><\/p>

Shocked, Shi Jin jumped to his feet and rushed to the wheelchair. Noticing that Lian Jun\u2019s legs were shaking uncontrollably, his mind produced a bucketload of terrible scenarios on the spot, and his heart pounded with fright. Worried, he looked at Uncle Long. \u201cWhat\u2019s wrong, was there some problem with the examination?\u201d<\/span><\/p>

In contrast to his anxious expression, there was a trace of joy on Uncle Long\u2019s face. \u201cNonsense, everything went well. Jun-shao\u2019s health has been well maintained this year and the results are quite good. He still needs to improve the condition of his body a little before we can start treatment, so let\u2019s keep it up and try to reach that point as soon as possible.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Shi Jin was still uneasy. \u201cBut Jun-shao\u2019s legs\u2026\u201d<\/span><\/p>

\u201cI\u2019m fine,\u201d Lian Jun comforted, reaching for his hand. \u201cThis is just because I did some stimulation therapy. It will get better soon. Come on, let\u2019s go home, we should be back just in time for dinner.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Uncle Long couldn\u2019t help but frown. \u201cIt\u2019s because of your useless bravado. I told you it\u2019s best to do this in parts, but you\u2026 All right, all right, I won\u2019t say anything more. Go back without me, I\u2019ll stay here and wait for the detailed results, then draw up a preliminary treatment plan.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Lian Jun withdrew his warning gaze. Squeezing Shi Jin\u2019s hand, he shifted the topic. \u201cI\u2019m a little thirsty. Could you please pour me a glass of water?\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Shi Jin wasn\u2019t stupid\u2014Uncle Long\u2019s unfinished words were enough for him to realize that in order to finish the examination as soon as possible, Lian Jun had asked to speed up the check-ups. His chest a little tight, he answered in a low voice and compliantly poured Lian Jun some water.<\/span><\/p>

After a short rest, they said goodbye to Uncle Long and headed back to the club.<\/span><\/p>

Lian Jun\u2019s physical discomfort really eased off soon, his legs no longer shaking and his complexion much better. Shi Jin breathed a sigh of relief and gently touched his lover\u2019s legs, still a little distressed.<\/span><\/p>

It was like this just because of an examination\u2014after the treatment began, how uncomfortable would Lian Jun be?<\/span><\/p>

\u201cI really am fine,\u201d Lian Jun reassured him again, then motioned to the small refrigerator in the car. \u201cIt will take a while to get back to the club. Are you hungry? Eat something to tide you over until dinner.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

As if Shi Jin could eat. He shook his head and asked, \u201cWhat did Uncle Long mean by saying you \u2018still need to improve the condition of your body before we can start treatment\u2019? Is your current physical condition too bad to allow treatment?\u201d<\/span><\/p>

\u201cWell, just a little bit,\u201d Lian Jun replied, nodding. \u201cMy situation is special\u2014the toxin has been in my body for too long and treating it may reactivate it. My body needs to get better or it won\u2019t be able to endure the whole way through.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Shi Jin hadn\u2019t expected that getting rid of the toxin would be so troublesome. \u201cHow much better should your body get? Five pounds, ten pounds, or more?\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Gua Two couldn\u2019t stop himself from laughing out loud. \u201cAre you raising a pig? What\u2019s with your belief that being fat is being healthy?\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Shi Jin gave him a death glare\u2014did he really just hear him compare Lian Jun to a pig?!<\/span><\/p>

Amused, Lian Jun said, \u201cUncle Long has yet to make a specific treatment plan. Don\u2019t be anxious, didn\u2019t you say we shouldn\u2019t rush this?\u201d<\/span><\/p>

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Check out Peerless<\/strong><\/em>, translated by Dust Bunny – I’m too tired to gush over it as it deserves, but not only is this novel good, the translation is great too.
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In the third year of the Kaihuang era, as the Sui Empire began to unfold between the fall of the Northern Dynasties and the rise of the glorious Tang Dynasty, Emperor Yang Jian created the Jiejian Bureau \u2013 an intelligence agency for strategies and conspiracies \u2013 in preparation to unify the world.<\/p>

On a snowy night, a convoy of tribute from the Kingdom of Khotan was raided. Not one soul survived the attack. Feng Xiao, Second Commander of the Jiejian Bureau, was ordered by the Emperor to investigate the matter in person.<\/span><\/p>

On the distant border, a storm brewed as major forces gathered from all sides in the City of Six Crafts. The strong rubbed shoulders with the strong; the skilled crossed paths with the skilled.
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Some things would never be known if no fights were ever picked. Only through their skirmishes did Feng Xiao realise that this sick bastard seemed to have way more aliases and personas than he himself ever did.<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>

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