Rest in a Demon's Embrace [BL] - Chapter 169 - Demons And Temptation

The most popular game worldwide is Ancient Arena Online, a high-octane PvP fantasy game where teams fight for supremacy in mythical arenas. Millions of fans watch livestreams, bet on matches, and follow their favorite players like celebrities. The game’s competitive scene is so fierce that professional teams are treated like esports royalty.At the heart of it all is Kai Ashford, one of the top players and captain of the pro team Phoenix Edge. With lightning-fast reflexes and strategic brilliance, Kai leads his team to countless victories. But success breeds jealousy. Sabotaged by a teammate he thought was loyal, Kai is not only kicked off his team, but also humiliated in front of millions of fans. With his reputation shattered and confidence at rock bottom, Kai retreats from the public eye.However, Kai's competitive spirit is not easily extinguished. He stumbles upon a group of amateur players—a ragtag bunch who show raw potential but lack the finesse needed to win at the highest levels. Their quirky personalities clash with his no-nonsense attitude, but something about their passion reminds him of why he started gaming in the first place. Deciding to put his past behind him, Kai agrees to train them into a professional team.Along the way, Kai builds unexpected connections with his new teammates, including romantic entanglements with a fiery mage, an eccentric hacker, and a mysterious assassin player, all while juggling his personal feelings and growing attraction for multiple women. As his new team rises through the ranks, they gain attention from fans and sponsors, putting them back on the radar of the professional scene.But Kai’s past doesn’t stay buried for long. His former teammates—now rivals—plot to sabotage him once again, while jealous contenders within the gaming world aim to tear him down. However, Kai's return to the spotlight will be on his terms this time. With a darker, more calculating approach, he plans to not only dominate the game but also to get sweet revenge on those who betrayed him.

You think too much, cultivation is not like this…

When Kong Hou steps on the path to cultivation, she learns that all xianxia stories are full of lies.

A relaxed cultivation story.

Kong Hou: a traditional musical instrument like a harp. The female protagonist’s name.

- Description from novelupdates

1V1, female strong, group favorite, farming, business, cool text

There has been no daughter in Zhen Guogong’s mansion for a hundred years. The little granddaughter who was finally looking forward to was supposed to be golden and precious, and would be honored and favored all her life. However, she was dropped by a treacherous villain when she was just born, and she lived among the people and was adopted by a kind-hearted hunter.

Since adopting a little girl, the Orion family has turned on the cheating mode, birds and beasts have thrown themselves into the trap, and ginseng and ganoderma can be found everywhere.

Ten years later, the Zhen Guo government finally found out the fact that the granddaughter had been dropped out, and took the little girl back to the mansion after a long journey.

Back to her biological parents, the little girl has undoubtedly become a favorite of the group, from the old man to the cousins, they put her in the palm of their hand and dote on her…

When she grew up, Lin Qingluo had outstanding martial arts skills and was unparalleled in style, ranking first in the Fengyue list. Going into battle with his father and brother to kill the enemy is like a divine help, sweeping away the enemy army, achieving the prestige of the God of War, and has countless admirers.

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The owner of Tianji Pavilion: The girl is unparalleled in beauty, and no one in the world can match her. Rufeng has admired the girl for a long time.

Master of the Medicine Valley Shaogu: Miss Lin has superb medical skills, and Cang Lan is ashamed of herself. She is willing to follow her all her life, practice medical skills, and save lives.

The first son of the Qi State: Thank you, miss, for saving your life, and Liu Yun is willing to promise you with her body.

Lin Qingluo: Her heart has long been occupied by a clingy little prince. All she thinks and misses in her heart are all about him, and she can’t fit anyone else.

- Description from novelbuddy

After finishing a novel, Betty wakes up in an unfamiliar world—inside the very book she just read.In the story, the original “Betty” was the fake daughter of the powerful Johnson family. Once the real daughter returned, Betty was cast aside, ignored by the people she once called family. Her once-loving brother abandoned her, and when the apocalypse arrived, she struggled to survive alone. Despite becoming an A-rank Ice-type Awakener, she clung to the hope that her family would one day accept and love her.But that hope led to her tragic death.Now, the real Betty—our Betty—has taken over the fake daughter’s body. And this time, she’s not the same naive girl desperate for affection. Grateful that the apocalypse hasn’t started yet, Betty prepares for what’s to come.In this second life, she awakens a mysterious “cheat code”—Space: a boundless pocket dimension where she can store unlimited supplies—from food and medicine to weapons—all untouched by time or decay. A hidden sanctuary where she can rest, recover, and plan.[Warning: Story can be fast paced, I don't want to waste words on long descriptions][In this novel, there can be cultivation elements included,so this novel will not always be about the apocalypse in the future]