Picking Up Fragments - Chapter 278: Old Boy

In the world of cultivation, countless tales follow righteous protagonists, fated heroes blessed by destiny, or those chosen by heaven to walk the path of immortality.But what of those who stand in their way?What of the villains? The so-called obstacles to the hero’s journey—do they not bleed, dream, and struggle as well?Xiao Ning was never meant to succeed.From the very beginning, the Grand Dao wove him as a stepping stone—a necessary sacrifice to elevate another. His path, like that of all designated ‘villains,’ was doomed to failure by design.But what happens when that design is defied?After death, Xiao Ning awakens—not in the cycle of reincarnation, but in the cold silence beyond it. There, he is offered the Eternal Paradox Codex—a forbidden artifact containing the hidden truths of the Grand Dao System itself.Rules. Loopholes. Vulnerabilities.Knowledge not meant for those like him.With this power, Xiao Ning is granted a single, impossible choice: accept oblivion, or step outside the Grand Dao entirely—to abandon fate, sever karma, and cultivate a path unbound by heaven or law.It is Xiao Ning’s journey, from ashes to something beyond comprehension.Not to become an Immortal among men.But something even the heavens dare not bind.If fate is a chain…Then let him forge his own path in the void beyond.Welcome to this humble tale.The cultivation world is vast and unkind.Let us begin again—on our terms.

One night she gets drunk and mistakes the most well-known Mafia boss for a Host* and intends to sleep with him.

【 Top Divine Doctor Novel, Absolutely Electrifying】Famed throughout Dragon Empire as the Sect Leader of the Holy Medicine Sect - Qin Han, unexpectedly reincarnated into another body, looked at his delicate wife and swore to redo everything, to slay the enemies behind it all. Simplicity and rudeness are my art of conduct, and 'if you don't agree, we fight' is my attitude toward life! Think you can do whatever you want with money? Sorry, my bank account balance has more digits than your social security number! Think you can do whatever you want with power? Sorry, with a wave of my sleeve, leaders of various nations queue up waiting for my medical attention! Think you can do whatever you want with people? Sorry, at my command, the entire Holy Medicine Sect springs into action! Watch how the Sect Leader of the Holy Medicine Sect dominates the Flower Capital, punches bullies, steps on arrogant youths, and unifies the forceful world!

“Listen up, my obedient disciple, it's time for you to descend from this mountain. Your master has arranged a marriage for you with a stunning beauty, and it's quite a steal!”With those words, the master absconded with the dowry, leaving Lin Chen feeling both aggrieved and furious. Determined, he descended the mountain to find his betrothed.However, fate had other plans, as he was waylaid on the road by a captivating woman who insisted he play the role of her fake boyfriend. To make matters even more bewildering, this woman bore an uncanny resemblance to his intended bride!