I Am A Gourmet: Just Eight And You Want Me To Start A Roadside Stall? - Chapter 186 - Beancurd Skin Bun

He was the cold-blooded prince of the Jin country. Decisive and smart, he had looked down on the world with apathy and disdain.

In a world torn apart by rifts that release dangerous monsters, Espers—humans imbued with powerful abilities—serve as humanity's last line of defense. But the power of an Esper comes with a price. Overuse of their abilities leads to dangerous corruption, a force that can destroy them from the inside out. This is where Guides come in: individuals with the unique ability to calm the corruption within Espers and restore their balance.Rowan Mercer, an S-class Guide, is one of the best in his field, capable of stabilizing even the most dangerous Espers. He has worked quietly behind the scenes, helping those in need, but his life takes a dramatic turn when he is called to work with Lucian Vaughn, an S-class Esper whose immense power and unstable corruption levels make him a dangerous threat to himself and others.Lucian, a tall, stoic, and enigmatic figure, has long fought against the growing corruption within him. At first, his relationship with Rowan is purely professional—Rowan as his Guide, helping him to stay in control. However, as their interactions grow more frequent, their bond deepens in ways neither expected. What started as a simple duty soon turns into a complex relationship where power, trust, and vulnerability collide.As the world around them faces escalating threats from rifts, Rowan and Lucian must navigate not only their personal challenges but also the dangerous world of Espers and Guides. Their bond will be tested as they fight together against the corrupting forces that threaten them both.In Corrupted Bonds, survival isn’t just about battling monsters from the rifts—it's about fighting the darkness within themselves and finding a way to stay connected in a world that’s constantly pulling them apart.

An accident gave Ye Han a magical ability to see through. Since then, his life has become rich and colorful. He has developed the strongest business empire, dominated the gambling world, and rejuvenated his medical skills. He has become a master of medicine and Taoism. The goddesses rushed towards him one after another. As a man, and a limited edition man, Ye Han was under a lot of pressure and had to go on an exploration with a few tomb robbers. However, a shocking secret from ancient times to the present gradually emerged. in front of him!

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When he opened his eyes he found that he had been reborn as an extra in a novel, which he finished reading yesterday. On top of that, he has become a student of the same battle academy, where the main plot will happen. Let's accompany Rio on his journey and find out where it leads us.“i will steal protagonists chances, as for what will happen to main plot if i do so? i don't care!” (Rio)*The book cover doesn't belongs to me if someone wants me to take it down please contact me directly.*(MC is selfish and cares most about himself, rather than following the main story he will follow his own will. and there's no harem too.so, if you like a hero of justice and a plot following type mc with a harem or something then this is not your cup of tea.)