Once Upon in Nanjing - Chapter 9 - 8: The Underwater City

"Lu Lijun! what're you doing?"

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.

[Hiddenidentity, Femalelead, Loveaftermarriage]She originally planned to take her sister's place and marry a 60-year-old man, but accidentally married him, who was the richest man as he had also made a mistake. She thought they would soon divorce, but he chose to temporarily maintain the marriage.The public disliked her because of her ordinary background and believed that she was not worthy of him. However, her multiple identities were gradually exposed: academician at the National Research Institute, a brilliant doctor, the racing god, national representative of Go, and gold medalist in figure skating. And when the world found out that their marriage was only contracted for one year, she garnered numerous suitors. “Get out! We will never divorce! Never and ever!” he declared.

In a world where billions of people simultaneously descended into a Realm of Slaughter.Countries like Lighthouse Nation, Dragon Nation, and Sakura Island clashed for supremacy!Qin Feng awakened an unparalleled talent from the very beginning!SSS-level talent – Infinite Extraction!He wielded the power to extract all, even the gods and the demons![Extraction successful! You have gained Spatial Ability!] [Extraction successful! You have gained Time Ability!] [Extraction successful! You have gained 100 points of Strength Attribute!] [Extraction successful! You have gained 100 points of Agility Attribute!] [Extraction successful! You have gained A-level talent!] [Extraction successful! You have gained S-level talent!] [Extraction successful! You have gained SS-level talent!] From this point on, Qin Feng embarked on a limitless path of harvesting…