Quan Zhi Jian Xiu

Tianhai, a seemingly ordinary young man with a tragic past, stumbles into the world of cultivation when he is chosen for a sect's recruitment test. Despite his hardships, he discovers that he possesses immense potential—a talent so rare it nearly defies belief. However, his abilities are concealed just enough to appear average, sparking competition among powerful sect elders eager to take him under their wings. Having little knowledge of the world of cultivation, Tianhai chooses his mentor based solely on intuition, selecting Elder Jian Xuan. A quiet, composed elder, Jian Xuan provides guidance that seems personal, and their bond begins to grow stronger as Tianhai's powers develop. Yet, Tianhai's journey is not without challenges. He faces a fierce rivalry with Xue Wei, a fellow disciple who trains under another elder. Though both are at a similar starting point, their rivalry stirs tension, pushing Tianhai to refine his skills even further. As Tianhai navigates the world of cultivation, his powers grow, and with them, his connection to Jian Xuan deepens. Unbeknownst to Tianhai, the seeds of a deeper, more profound relationship are slowly being planted, one that will intertwine their fates in ways neither could have foreseen.

[Youngster don't understand the charm of 'milfs', instead mistaking Lolitas as the treaures] Leading a life filled with regret and pain, Li Zhiyan reborn with a seemingly feeble 'system', taking back to 2010. Right at the moment he was about to be publicly rejected at graduation party after confessing his feelings with a bouquet of flowers to the school beauty, Yu Sisi, and about to become a joke among his peers for years. "I...I am reborn?" The wheels of a new fate begin to turn. All along, the school beauty Yu Sisi has only been deceiving and playing with him. In his past life, Li Zhiyan himself did not know and became a laughingstock, but now, as a reborn person, he has already seen the true face of this girl. He chuckled coldly, glanced at the mother of Yu Sisi on the side, the 41-year-old Aunt Gu Wanzhou. She was mature, intellectual, elegant, kind, considerate, low-profile. The sex appeal of a mature milf lady was radiating all around. Li Zhiyan decisively picked up the flowers, ignored the school beauty, and boldly confessed his feelings to this attractive mature woman in front of everyone. "Lady Gu, actually, I've had feelings for you for quite a while.” [Male lead, 18; female lead, 40+]

Rumor has it that Big Boss Quan, a man of overwhelming power, was forced into a shotgun wedding overnight because of a baby. Rumor has it that his wife is the lucky cinderella in a rags-to-riches story. Hidden beneath the rumors, he is the "I want to turn over and be the boss!" "In your dreams!" On their wedding night, she drunkenly declared her sovereignty, only to be met with a starving tiger pouncing on its prey. "Sign it! We're getting a divorce!" Looking at the divorce agreement, he sneered, Raised his hand, tore it to shreds, and cornered her against the wall, "Liuying, what right do you have to ask for a divorce?" "She's back!" "What? You think you can push me away with a piece of paper? Dream on!" One day, the woman sighed with a troubled expression, "Ah, husband, people are saying you're the stepdad!" Big Boss Quan roared furiously, "I'm the damn biological father! If anyone dares to spread rumors again, I'll chop him! "

Pei Qin, upon transmigration, was instantaneously drenched in a basin of misery. The Scholar father was murdered on his way to the exams, and eldest uncle Jian Shen had two households. There was a son from the second wife, but neither grandparents nor villagers liked him, and he was also a thorn in the side of eldest aunt. Valuing sons over daughters, they wanted to sell her to buy land. Malnourished and poorly clad, her mother and siblings toiled like beasts of burden. Before she could strive for a better life, that already deceased Scholar father came back to life. He'd married a rich man's daughter? Sired two sons? Life was so hard, yet it drove his wife to her death. Pei Qin looked at her emaciated younger siblings, her hands trembling: To the mountains!! ———————— Lived in caves, built a hut, ate wild vegetables, gathered wild fruits. In poverty-stricken days, Pei Qin led her siblings to quietly amass wealth and silently prosper. Just as they were about to thrive, another wave of misfortune was thrown their way! Pei Qin with hands on hips: If you want to play the scoundrel, I'll make sure you're reduced to nothing! ********************

This is the journey of  Seo Juwon, a young prodigious archaeologist  who later came to be known as the Nine Dragons Heavenly Demon Emperor. Seo Juwon, an archaeologist, has spent his life unearthing the past—until the past starts chasing him. An invitation to a secretive conference on Zhang Sanfeng’s lost legacy pulls him to Wuhan, where rumors speak of an ancient manuscript hidden deep within the Daba mountains, holding secrets that could reshape the foundations of martial arts. But before his journey even begins, a fateful encounter with a cryptic vendor leaves him with an unsettling choice and an unmarked pill bottle—one he cannot bring himself to discard. As he steps toward the unknown, shadowy forces stir, and the line between myth and reality begins to blur. What hidden truths await beyond the mountains? And will Juwon remain an observer of history—or become a part of it? Welcome to the story of a broken world, where not a single person is sent into a fantasy world rather the world itself becomes a massive out of control fantasia!!

The abyss invaded, the heavens awakened, Everyone has the opportunity to awaken and become a tower defense lord, and go to the chaos to build a territory to resist the enemy! Lin Xiu came across time and awakened ten consecutive SSS-level talents! [Ten thousand times experience: killing any enemy will get ten thousand times experience] [Unlimited upgrades: Any of your arms will break through the level limit and can be upgraded indefinitely] [Super God Sniper: Attack distances of all arms can be superimposed and shared] [Super Power: Every time an enemy is killed, the attack will be permanently increased by 1%] 【…】 Top ten SSS-level talents added, when others are still doing their best to resist the abyss, Lin Xiu has already launched a counterattack towards the abyss! .....

Tên truyện: Lòng Tham Không Đáy Tác giả: Tửu. Tag truyện: Duyên trời Tác Hợp, Gương Vỡ Lại Lành, Trâu Già Gặm Cỏ Non, Incest, H+, Cha x con gái, 1x1. Giới thiệu: Quan Lê hận cha từ nhỏ, hận hắn lúc cô vừa sinh ra đã vứt bỏ cô, hận hắn mười mấy năm qua không quay lại trấn nhỏ nghèo nàn, lạc hậu kia. Sau khi bà nội qua đời, cô lén lút lên chiếc xe khách cũ kỹ đến thành phố, tìm người cha lạnh lùng bạc tình của mình. Trên tầng thượng của hộp đêm Nguyệt Thực, nụ cười trên môi Quan Thừa Tùng cứng đờ, ánh mắt khinh thường và lạnh lùng nhìn cô con gái mười mấy năm chưa gặp - Huyết thống mang dấu vết nhơ nhuốc của hắn đã trở thành thiếu nữ xinh đẹp. . Quan Lê đặt bát xuống: “Con ăn xong rồi.” Nhìn đĩa thức ăn trước mặt gần như chẳng được cô đụng đến, Quan Thừa Tùng nhíu mày. Quan Lê đứng dậy đẩy ghế về chỗ cũ, đi vòng qua một bên. Còn chưa kịp bước đi, cánh tay dài của Quan Thừa Tùng đã vươn ra chặn cô lại, nắm chặt lấy cổ tay Quan Lê, trực tiếp kéo cô vào lòng, để cô ngồi lên đùi hắn. Quan Lê kinh ngạc mở to mắt nhìn hắn, sau đó luống cuống đẩy cánh tay hắn ra, nhưng lại bị giữ chặt hơn. Mặt mày Quan Thừa Tùng lạnh tanh, nheo mắt lại nhìn cô. “Ăn thêm chút nữa đi.” Quan Lê đột nhiên quay đầu: “Con không ăn nữa… Con no rồi… Ưm…” Hắn bóp một miếng bánh chà là nhét vào miệng cô: “Há miệng ra.” Miếng bánh chà là hình trụ to tướng làm đôi môi mọng nước của cô căng ra, vị chà là vô cùng nồng đậm, lấp đầy cả khoang miệng. Lúc cô nhai nuốt, từng chút từng chút ăn hết miếng bánh chà là dài ngoằng, ánh mắt Quan Thừa Tùng tối lại, yết hầu chuyển động, miếng bánh chà là màu nâu sẫm bị cô ngậm trong miệng, bị hắn đẩy từ phía sau, ép cô chậm rãi nuốt xuống. Quan Lê lại cố tình làm trái ý hắn, há miệng cắn một miếng thật to, hai má phồng lên như chuột hamster, chỉ muốn ăn nhanh một chút rồi rời đi, nhưng cô nuốt quá nhanh, vô tình lại bị sặc, vừa ho khan vừa vỗ ngực. Qua lớp áo, hắn có thể cảm nhận được rõ ràng đường cong phập phồng của bầu ngực tròn trịa theo từng cơn ho nhẹ của cô, hai gò mềm mại cọ xát vào người hắn đầy ái muội. Chết tiệt hơn chính là, cô còn vô thức cựa quậy mông, cọ xát vào đùi hắn. ... Mời mọi người nhảy hố~

Noah finds himself in the body of Wang Jian in the cultivation world after his death. In this world, power was in the hands of cultivation experts. Noah would suddenly find himself in a competition with experts who had dedicated their entire lives to cultivation. He use the Crafter System on the path to immortality. ************************************************************

A hundred years ago, Chu Xiu transmigrated from Earth to Cang Qiong Continent, and received the Destined Villain System. After killing countless holy sons and daughters, he was surrounded by the older generation, and self destructed, possessing Tai Su Sacred Ground Yun Xia Mountain’s senior disciple. This time, he decided to lay low and develop strength. Let’s start small, what about becoming a saint admired by thousands? ---- The cover is not mine it is from drakescans who made a manhua of this novel. Check them out on https://drakecomic.com/!

Jian Feng transmigrated into a cultivation world and accidentally made the Empress pregnant. The Empress was furious, but for the sake of her child, she forgave Jian Feng and married him. {Ding, System is activating...} {Ding, ....} {Ding, .....} {Ding, Sign-In System Activated} {Ding, Congratulations, Host, for signing in at the Forbidden Area...} {Ding, ......} Will he be able to tame the Empress, or will he simply become her toyboy? What will happen? You’ll find out soon! --*--*-- [I know I’m currently writing Three novels, and one hasn’t been updated regularly. Don’t worry—I’ll do my best to start uploading chapters soon!]

Huo Lian & Zhen Jian Huo Lian, the despised princess of a young dynasty born from war-loving barbarians, seeks power to command respect in a world that shuns her. Zhen Jian, the cherished son of a humble farmer, dreams of healing and nurturing those in need. She is a fierce general; he, a compassionate doctor. Their union will shape the destinies of empires and forge a new world. She longs for freedom, while he yearns for happiness. Together, they will turn their dreams into reality.

Zhi yu seorang pemuda yg baru saja keluar dari cafe, tidak sengaja menemukan cincin giok halus di pinggir jalan. Zhi yu yg menyukai barang2 antik sangat tertarik dengan cincin itu dan mengambilnya, namun keanehan terjadi setelahnya. Dia tiba-tiba memiliki kekuatan kayu dan air, serta ruang angkasa seperti di novel2 yg dia baca. Setelah mendapatkan hadiah ruang angkasa yg hebat. Setelah beberapa bulan kemudian saat dia sedang berenang di pantai, ombak besar menghantamnya dan menenggelamkannya, setelah dia bangun dia tiba-tiba berada di tengah hutan yg misterius. Zhi yu yg bingung memutuskan untuk keluar dari hutan dan menjelajahi keadaan di sekitar, sesaat kemudian dia terkejut dengan orang-orang yg berpakaian kuno, serta rumah2 dengan bangunan yg terbuat dari lumpur maupun kayu. Setelah terkejut dia baru menyadari bahwa dia telah pindah ke zaman kuno.

This novel is also known as Supreme Vision Master. The 24th-century supreme pupil teacher once crossed and became the genius lady who was abolished in the inferior small country town of Guohoufu! Xiu was abolished, his eyes were blind, and his family status was taken away. Luo Qingtong slightly sneered with a pair of blood pupils: Come here! Sister teaches you to be human! A pair of blood pupils, proud in the world! Jianbao perspective, medicine and defense, everything! Soul and Wu Shuangxiu, device and medicine double, Royal Beast Array … She used her whole life to explain what the Supreme Masterpiece is. It’s just that I never expected to provoke a person who is more peerless than her, and you will run after me, and you will kill me.

Zhi Wushuang, Without knowing he was the Demon king's son and his partner heavenly king's son's journey of a life. Zhi Wushuang reincarnated to the mortal world after 18 years, died because he battled with the whole realm. What will happen when Lan Haoran (his partner) and Zhi Wushuang after facing each other. Chapter II will be released soon, Thnak You.

You are a female Shinobi. Or are you a clone? You want revenge... on The Shadow Clones? Or perhaps its all The Voices in your mind that aren't letting you take back who you truly are right this moment or even since the day you learned of your true birthright of becoming THE BEST OF THEM to crush YOUR opposition. What could possibly stand In front of me in my position with what looks to be almost unlimited resources! Quan Style Because most of my stories will be adapted across multiple media I have chose to write my books in second person. I believe second person gives the particular main character a sense of personality. Also there is a bigger overarching reason why I choose to write my book in second person. I also prefer to be different in my way of writing so people can understand my style of writing. Thank you for all the readers and enjoy!

In a world consumed by eternal twilight, humanity wakes to a chilling proclamation from the Dread Sovereign: the ruler of life and death. The Abyssal Arbiter System is now active, and every individual receives 1 Abyss Coin, the currency of survival and power. All except for one—Jian Yu, who receives a staggering 1 Trillion Abyss Coins, a gift (or curse) granted by the Dread Sovereign for unknown reasons. This immense wealth offers Jian the opportunity to shape his fate—but it also places a target on his back. With only a single Abyss Coin to their name, the rest of humanity must struggle, trade, and survive. Meanwhile, Jian Yu navigates the depths of the Abyssal Arbiter System, using his incredible wealth and power to take on increasingly perilous trials, unlock forbidden abilities, and challenge the horrors that now roam the Earth. As apocalyptic trials descend and nightmares manifest, humanity is thrust into a macabre game. The Abyss Coins can be earned through blood, ingenuity, and survival but spent just as easily on desperate gambles and fleeting security. The line between savior and predator blurs, and only the cunning and the strong can endure this twisted gamble for survival.

In every action lies a hidden meaning while commitment and process lays foundations of intent filled with motives. And for the people that are unrestrained to laws and order when they are plunged into a new environment, they will not hesitate to commit their grand schemes of things. That's what the outlaw folks are, they are free from the rules and regulations set by the society and don't completely abide them. One dying individual from the real world gets his soul transported to the parallel world and possessed a young teenager named Louie Quan Crowley. When the stray individual makes sense of the environment he's in, he springs to action into doing whatever he couldn't do in his previous world. What stunts and tricks would he pull in a scheme of grandeur to satisfy his quest for self-satisfaction?

"Is this a game, or did aliens make me time-travel?" "It's terrifying, people who die in the game actually die in the real world!" "Damn, the whole city is mine, and there are still things that can be brought from the game to the real world, it's just..." Song Jian aimlessly wandered through the empty city, accompanied only by mutated zombies and monsters. His only goal now was to survive in such a zombie-infested Doomsday City.

Jian rue gazed back at the ugly gray alien while stumbling and running. he clumsily tossed a stone at it "Fuck just leave me alone!!!" Suddenly a warm pair of hand grabbed his waist and tossed him over a study shoulder. "Xing yu!! let me down! you fucker!!! The said man chuckled and playfully smacked his butt. "Honey, I'm saving your life~" "I had it under control. Now, let me go!" Jian rue bit his shoulders hard until the sweet taste of blood filled his mouth. "Hiss.. baby, you're making me hard~" Jian rue froze. "W-why are you following me! why me.." Xing yu stopped running, and with a swing of his sword, the ugly tentacle alien was slayed. He gentnly pulled him down and hugged him close. Peering into his eyes, he smirked, "Because you are my betrothed,"

In a small, unremarkable town, a teenager named Noah lives a life filled with profound sorrow and neglect. Struggling with the weight of emotional isolation, his journey takes a dark turn as he battles with feelings of emptiness and despair. Despite fleeting moments of connection and hope, Noah's life is a constant fight against his inner demons and the indifferent world around him. After a series of tragic events, Noah's life abruptly ends, but his story is far from over. His soul, marked by a unique indigo aura of deep sorrow, draws the attention of a Transcendent Being in a mysterious, timeless space. Moved by Noah's immense pain, the Being grants him a chance at a new beginning. Follow along as Noah, now Zhi Hua, embarks on a quest to find his purpose in the world. Equipped with unique cultivation art he will challenge fate, and find out if he will succeed or fail. PS. English isn't my first language, so I use Grammarly to correct spelling mistakes. Disclaimer: Themes of Suicide, self-harm, and abuse, and eventually acceptance, self-healing, and hope

In a little kingdom, one of the many kingdoms in Duoluo continent, A family called the Lins were inhibitors of the kingdom and within the family existed a young man, A suppose young master who was treated not so good by the people he called family. Even though he had been maltreated since childhood, he still refused to believe that his parent didn't have even an atom of care for him. This went on until an incident took place which ended up with his father sending him to an indirect death. He was sent to a forest where death was supposed to be assured for him but then by some means unknown, he managed to survive and not only survive but also turned the disaster into fortune. This incident marked the beginning of his journey to the peak, Join Jian ling and other fellow youth as they ascend through worlds, transcend mortality, and display the full Vigor of the blood of youth pumping through their own veins. Spoiler Alert: Protagonist is not overpowered. Note: If you are someone obsessed with the protagonist always winning and getting his way, you might not like this story as it wouldn't be so. He would be defeated sometimes and even so maybe by his peers even. Good News: If you are tired of the protagonist always being overpowered and trampling beneath every other character, this story is for you. Though he would definitely reach the peak, but the road wouldn't be that smooth.

As a troublesome Idol with a bad personality who was confident of his pretty look. All Si Ning ever wanted was to gamble and become rich overnight so he could finally buy a mansion and lots of sports car for him to finally be able to drive the latest sports car to his hometown to see his mother and sister Then he would not feel guilty for dropping out of school and using his school expenses to gamble and lost, it was the plan he was working on and he never expected to be transmigrated to another world and turns out to be the General commanding a large army to war. "I cannot do this." Si Ning rolled on the bed knowing this was nothing more than a nightmare as he stared at his callused hands he woke up to. Being General Si Ning of the great Xiu imperial army was nothing more than a nightmare to him. In order to survive in a world of war, Si Ning had to choose the perfect partner and rise to be a powerful person in Xiu nation. *This is BL Means Boys love. *The cover is not mine* *I do not own the cover* If the owner tells me to remove it, I will and if you know the artist, leave me a msg in the comment box.

Aliya is no stranger to the frequent belittlement from her own family. After all, she was just adopted from the orphanage where her grandmother, Lola Amelia, was a sponsor. She was her grandmother's favorite. Her grandmother's family took care of her, but everything changed when Lola Amelia died. It turned out that all the kindness shown to her by the family was just for show. They started treating her as a servant and not as family. But everything changed again when she got engaged to a man she didn't even know. Her Aunt Geneva had a debt she needed to pay. The only way to avoid harm from the creditor was to offer someone to marry his son, Dos. Geneva couldn't make her own daughter marry a gangster's son, so she married off Aliya instead. Dos turns out to be her Math Professor. Is Dos bringing another nightmare into Aliya's life, or is he the calm after the storm?

Kang Hojin, a modern-day martial arts enthusiast, awakens in the harsh and dangerous world of Murim after being transmigrated into the body of a 14-year-old orphan who perished in the wilderness. With no family, no allies, and a body ravaged by hunger, Hojin’s fate seems sealed until a mysterious system integrates into his mind. This system, reminiscent of a game interface, offers him quests, martial arts techniques, and the chance to survive and grow in this ruthless world. As Hojin embarks on his journey, he discovers the jade token clutched in his hand is no ordinary artifact. Said to be the key to a long-lost treasure, the token attracts powerful sects, ruthless clans, and shadowy organizations like the infamous Shadow Veil Sect. Each step he takes is fraught with peril, but Hojin's determination to rise above his circumstances pushes him forward. Guided by the stoic and experienced Chen Rong and meeting allies like the enigmatic swordsman Wu Jian, Hojin must navigate a world of rival sects, ancient grudges, and the ever-present threat of betrayal. Along the way, he uncovers the secrets of the jade token, gains unparalleled martial arts prowess, and discovers the true power of his system. In a land where strength reigns supreme and the weak are trampled underfoot, Kang Hojin must forge his own path to power, uncover the mysteries of the Murim, and claim his place among the legends. But as enemies close in and the shadows grow darker, one question remains: will he survive long enough to fulfill his destiny?

Ruth seorang gadis yang comel dan nakal,sifatnya agak sedikit tulus sehingga nampak kebodohan yang menlucukan,dari keluarga pertengahan,bapaknya memiliki sebuah kedai runcit separuh abad.Ruth tidak mempunyai ibu,tapi mempunyai papa dan dua orang abang yang sangat menyayanggi Ruth dengan sepenuh hati mereka.Aboy abang sulung yang bersifat lembut dan Ate yang sisi tidak pasti baik atau jahat,papa mereka seorang yang kedekut,tapi keluarganya tetap utama. Quan jiran sebelah rumah dan juga teman masa kecil Ruth yang bercita² tinggi,dia sangat pintar dan bergaya,dia seorang anak tunggal di dalam keluarga,jadi dialah harapan ibu bapanya,bapaknya menpunyai sebuah kilang makanan. Villiam seorang chef terkenal yang hemsem berkerja di sebuah restoran lima bintang di kuala lumpur bandar raya yang sibuk,bukan saja hemsem tapi juga pandai masak,satu suka bersaing dan agak romantik. Diana sahabat talam dua muka yang selalu merasakan dia lagi bagus dari Ruth,dari alam persekolahan lagi dia menanggap Ruth sebagai persaingnya dalam diam,tampa Ruth sedari Diana bermain kotor di belakangnya. Ruth dan Quan pernah bercinta,karna salah faham,mereka akhirnya berpisah dan menjalankan kehidupan masing²,di saat Ruth mengenali Villiam.Quan muncul kembali ingin bersama,pada masa yang sama Diana juga muncul sebagai penghalang untuk Quan kembali kepada Ruth.Villiam juga tidak mahu mengalah untuk memiliki Ruth,bagaimana pengakhirannya di antara mereka nanti...

"The Romantic hater" yan ang palayaw na binigay ni Ara at Marion sa kaibigan nilang si Celeste Eloise "ele" for short. Si Ele ang klase ng tao mas pipiliin pang kumain ng pinakaayaw niyang pagkain na kalabasa kaysa makakakita ng dalawang taong nag-iibigan sa harap niya. Paulit-ulit lang ang buhay ni Ele at parehas lang ang takbo ng pananaw niya sa pag-ibig hanggang mapunta siya sa sitwasyon na tunay na makapagbago ng kanyang bitter na mindset sa pag-ibig ng makuha siya sa isang trabaho kung saan kaylangan niyang alagaan ang mga apo ni Donya Amelia Earhart isang maimpluwensiyang tao. She met one of the grandson of Donya Amelia,Matt her worst enemy but everything changed when Matt show affection towards her. Her bitter life started to get sweeter, but will this continue?

A sports novel on badminton about a genius named jian Chen who started to play sport cause of a girl he saw on tv but the more the more he gets attached to the sport.

The Meeting of Kiara and Miah 
Kiara and Miah’s first encounter is surreal—they are doppelgängers from entirely different worlds. Kiara, a privileged heiress, and Miah, a resourceful former detective’s apprentice, quickly form a bond. Miah senses hidden darkness within Kiara’s family, especially concerning her enigmatic half-brother, Vrix. The Life Swap 
To uncover secrets about her family, Kiara proposes a life swap. Miah will impersonate Kiara to investigate the Zhi mansion, while Kiara takes Miah’s place, tasting freedom from her gilded cage. The plan excites and unsettles them as they step into each other’s lives. Miah and Vrix: Love in Disguise 
As Miah lives as Kiara, she unravels Vrix’s complexities. Vrix, noticing “Kiara’s” warmth, starts to doubt her real identity. As he discovered the truth, Miah’s also has uncovered Vrix’ biggest secret, about his rare disease in which he only had 6 months to live. Beneath his aloof, bitter exterior lies deep pain and vulnerability, which Miah finds deeply moving, making her fall in love not regarding their hidden mission. Kiara and Tobias: A Chance Encounter 
While living as Miah, Kiara meets Tobias Fuente, a blind man her father once tried to match her with. Mistaking Kiara for Miah, Tobias is drawn to her resilience. Kiara, in turn, is captivated by Tobias’s strength and clarity despite his challenges. Their connection grows, though it is built on mistaken identities.

Meihua, Princess of Nindo and only heir to 57th Emperor of Xi, learns the marriage she was looking forward to is meant to be a cage to keep her bound and locked away in the Inner Palace. In a moment of defiance, she runs, escaping the Palace and Capitol in an attempt to find freedom. But a Princess with no experience beyond the walls of her palace has no place in the starving, bandit ridden corners of the empire. Determined to survive on her own, Meihua sets out to the learn the truth about her long-bound magic and the reason the empire is so determined to seal her away. After nearly starving to death, Meihua is taken in by poor, but kind rice farmers and learns the state of the empire is not at all what she has been taught. Realizing she needs to learn to master her magic and abnormally powerful Qi, she joins rogue demonic cultivator Xuan Xiu on his travels. They’re soon joined by a powerful woman from West of the Spine of the World, an ordinary man who keeps getting stuck in extraordinary circumstances, and a fae with a serpent’s tongue as they make their way across the Land of Song and Snow in an effort to discover the great secrets of the empire and themselves. A Caged Phoenix is the first of a fantasy adventure romance trilogy chronicling Meihua’s fall from nobility to her years as a wandering cultivator and her eventual rise to Empress and the love and loss she suffers along the way.