JadeInk
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5 h, 54 m
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The Fire Spring was encircled by stones, its rosy mist rising. In a world shrouded in night, it was exceptionally brilliant. Qin Ming crouched down and scooped a glowing stone from the pool. It was more lustrous than red coral, its radiant light shining in all directions. All the Sunstones used by the families came from the Fire Spring. After the stones extinguished, they could be placed back here, and after a period of time, they would be restored to their original state. The pool was filled with…-
3.6 M • Ongoing
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Qin Ming nodded solemnly. It was indeed time to figure out how to achieve "New Life." This was a major event, one that concerned his entire life and would influence his future destiny. Fifteen to sixteen years old was the golden period. Achieving "New Life" at this age yielded the greatest benefits; missing it would be an immense pity. But it was very difficult. The most outstanding individuals in Twin Tree Village had all achieved "New Life" after the age of twenty, and some had even been over…
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3.6 M • Ongoing
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Qin Ming withdrew his gaze and, shouldering the hide bag, started back the way he came. He had reaped a considerable harvest today and was already very satisfied. With this large bag of food, he wouldn't go hungry for a short while. There were hollows and rocks hidden beneath the snow, making the path difficult, but Qin Ming was in a good mood. With ample food, he no longer had any worries. If he trained with those specific movements for an extended period, he might make new progress. At the…
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3.6 M • Ongoing
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When the Shallow Night arrived, the tranquility was broken as every household bustled to the Fire Spring to retrieve their Sunstones. Qin Ming was ready to depart at a moment's notice, fully armed with a hunting fork, a short blade, a bow, and arrows. He had already eaten the flatbread Lu Ze brought over but didn't mention his plan to go out, fearing he would be talked out of it. Qin Ming had no desire to throw himself into peril; he planned to try his luck in a relatively safe area. He had…
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3.6 M • Ongoing
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That day, the sun set and never rose again… Evernight. Heaven and earth were pitch-black, like an immeasurable abyss threatening to devour everything. Daylight had long since become a thing of the past, a legend. Across the vast frozen tundra, a bitter wind howled. A blizzard raged, dumping snow until it was half a man’s height on the ground. Twin Tree Village was half-buried by the great snows. With only forty or fifty households, it was a village that seemed forgotten by time. In…
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3.6 M • Ongoing
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