Too Many Cooks

Jianghu was in turmoil, an era of great strife. The leader of Great Qin wielded the Mo Blade, leaving the world battered and bruised. The ageless figures of Jianghu crouched upon the mountains, and with a single turn, they cast the entire world below them. Strong men measured the earth with their feet, and heroes of Jianghu could cleave the heavens with one sword, yet in the blink of an eye, they were drunk in the embrace of beauties. The Taoist carried his sword, the Scholar drunk on wine. Wearing tattered clothes, a beggar grasped a rotten branch and dared to storm the ancestral hall of the Taoist Sect. On the willow-lined causeway, in the long pavilion, a man who had sat withered for thirty years turned and stepped out, holding a peach blossom, with a flick of his wrist, he shattered ten miles of red candles. The era of Great Qin was renamed the Great Yuan Era. The youth with the Wooden Sword left his mountain village behind. (Solo female lead)

She was the genius daughter of an Ancient Martial Family, shining brightly, and known as one of the fearsome "Dark Twins". Due to her sister's betrayal, she and her partner both perished. She was Ajiu of Qifeng City, the so-called waste that everyone laughed at. Although she was a daughter of a cultivating family, she had no Phantom Power Source and couldn't cultivate Phantom Power. She was banished to a remote small town and eventually beaten to death by her cousin in a dilapidated courtyard. When the genius daughter, who gained the treasure of cultivation in the Endless Void, transmigrated into the body of the waste daughter, the gears of fate began to turn again. The waste would set foot on the path of cultivation! Contracting Divine Beasts, practicing Alchemy, refining artifacts, carrying on the legacy of ancient Divine Artifacts, seeking her kin, exterminating evil spirits, let's see how she stirs the heavens and earth! He was the most noble man between heaven and earth, of supreme status, with a bewitching appearance. Due to a game started out of boredom, he encountered her, and from then on, through heaven and earth, he would never leave her side! Snippet One: Dugu Qianye sat in the way she used to practice in her previous life, beginning to examine her current body. The blocked meridians, the weak energy channels, this body was truly terrible. As she continued downward, she arrived at the Dantian, "Eh? What is this?" What should have been an empty Dantian was floating with a... uh, an egg? "Why is it an egg? Could my body have turned into a hen? Does it have to be this fantastical!" "I am not an egg, you're the egg! Your whole family are eggs!" Just as Dugu Qianye was conflicted between the egg and the hen, a childish voice arose in her mind. "Eh? The egg can talk?" Dugu Qianye was astonished. "Damn it, I've already told you, I am not an egg!" the egg fumed. Snippet Two: Watching Dan Jingtian eating and exhaling from being burned at the same time, Dugu Qianye suddenly felt like teasing him. After thinking, she said, "I am a child from the mud pill family on Dot Street in Wuyou Town, next to Zixu City." Dan Jingtian rubbed the back of his head and said, "Zixu City, Wuyou Town, why haven't I heard of any of them? Also, what’s a mud pill?" "Stupid!" Mo Ziqing tapped Dan Jingtian's head, "Remove the city and town and read it again." "Zixu, Wuyou, Dot, Mud Pill, ugh, it's all nonsense to trick you! No way, brother, are you playing me?" Snippet Three: "Hey, that woman punched a hole in the sky." Ci Hun appeared in front of Zi Xiao and said wickedly. "Oh?" Zi Xiao looked up at him indifferently and said, "Just a hole in the sky. Go, find someone to fix that hole." "That woman also ripped a hole in that man’s pants, right on the butt." Ci Hun continued. "What?" The man, who had been casual just a moment ago, jumped to his feet, his bewitching face filled with rage, "A hole in the butt? Dare to show his butt in front of my woman, come, let's go chop his butt off!" Ci Hun was speechless, saying, "That was done by the woman." "Still, chop it off! Can't even protect his own butt, might as well chop it off." Snippet Four: Dugu Qianye looked at the person tied up like a rice dumpling in front of her, stroked her chin, and said, "I've decided, I'm going to rob. Hand over everything valuable you have on you!" "I don't have any money," Mang Qianjun said indignantly, looking at Dugu Qianye. "What? No money? Then what's the point of keeping you around! Xiaohuo, light a fire," Dugu Qianye said somberly. "Wait, wait, I haven't finished yet," Mang Qianjun shouted, "I don't have money, but I have the entire Endless Hell. You can rob it!"

``` Gu Huai'an, scion muda dari No. 01 Courtyard Manor, telah menjadi panglima tertinggi di Pusat Komando Penerbangan Naga pada usia yang sangat muda. Dia dikenal karena sikapnya yang dingin dan jarang tersenyum atau tertawa. Bukan hanya dari keluarga yang terhormat, ia juga merupakan permata yang tak terjangkau dari Mansion No. 01 Courtyard Beidu. Tiba-tiba suatu hari, ia mendengar seseorang memanggilnya "adik laki-laki". Ketika dia mengikuti suara itu, seorang gadis cantik dengan wajah acuh tak acuh bertanya, "Permisi, Tuan, apakah saya mengenal Anda?" Namun pada saat yang sama: 【Wah, adik laki-laki sangat tampan.】 【Ada gunung di luar gunung, bangunan di luar bangunan, tapi adik laki-laki tampan dan lembut.】 【Adik laki-laki, peluk!】 Gu Huai'an: …… Mulut gadis kecil itu, menipu seperti hantu. ********* Song Yunuan tertransmigrasi ke sebuah novel periode dan menjadi penjahat wanita kecil yang segera dieliminasi – sebuah peran terlalu kecil untuk menjadi lebih kecil. Pada hari pertamanya di dalam buku, dia berdiri di halaman Keluarga Song, berusaha keras mengingat mengapa seluruh Keluarga Song akan dihapuskan dalam cerita tersebut. Pada akhirnya, dia gagal menyadari ekspresi terpaku kolektif dari anggota Keluarga Song. Nanti... Ayahnya menjadi orang terkaya, kakaknya seorang pengacara top, adik laki-lakinya seorang ilmuwan, bibinya yang lebih muda seorang penyanyi, dan bahkan neneknya menjadi pemilik tanah. Dia sendiri berubah menjadi kekasih kesayangan semua orang. Song Yunuan: Apa yang terjadi dengan awal yang penuh neraka yang dijanjikan? ```

In a world ravaged by a brutal zombie apocalypse, the gates of Hell have burst open, unleashing unspeakable horrors such as zombies and Zombie Deities called Monarchs. Hardened warriors known as Berserkers, guided by divine Maidens from the Paladins, wander the earth to battle its twisted Monarchs—mutated zombie overlords ruling over the chaos. Victory promises salvation, but failure means eternal damnation. Ryzen, an 18-year-old barely surviving by scavenging and fighting the undead with nothing more than a rusted steel pipe, dreams of being assigned a Maiden—his key to becoming a true Berserker. When his time finally comes, he’s given a Maiden… but not one of the divine guides he envisioned. Instead, his Maiden from hell itself, and she Is a zombie—a beautifully reanimated corpse with a mind of its own. Now, partnered with this mysterious Zombie Maiden—half ally, half monster—Ryzen must navigate the bloody apocalypse and face the nightmarish Monarchs. With no proper training and a currency system based on paper clips, he’s woefully unprepared. But the deeper he descends into Earth and Hell, the more he discovers that his Zombie Maiden holds dark secrets that could either save him—or condemn them both to oblivion. In a world where the dead walk, and Hell itself is bleeding into reality, Ryzen must become the hero no one ever expected—or die trying.

In a world on the path to destruction, a nameless orphan seeks his own future in a brutal world of magic and myth. After he is sought out to be adopted by a cursed Witch and reincarnated Kitsune, he is soon chosen to wield a Relic; magic weaponry of unbelievable power who chose their masters. Touji Himura must learn how to use this newfound strength and bear the burdens of what it means to become a hero. In this story everyone has their own past that shapes their present and future, from sole surviving Oni to an immortal mage that forgets all who die except those who perish by her hands. Authers Note: Early chapters from chapter 2 up to Interlude: Fatebreaker, are under rewrite for quality and length. Prologue and Chapter 1 rewrites are complete. Further Updated and refined versions of each chapter are those which include italics. These refinements are based on what I’ve learned over the past year. This is the very first thing I have ever written, and I strive to improve wherever I can. This story contains adult themes.

Krimson awakens in a desolate, nightmarish realm, his mind shattered by pain and confusion. Stripped of all memory of how he got there, he quickly realizes that this hellish environment is not just a place of torment—it's a tutorial. But unlike any tutorial he’s ever encountered, this one is impossibly hard and seemingly designed to break him. Forced to face gruesome and mind-bending trials, Krimson's only hope for survival lies in mastering a mysterious power known as Mentakinte. With this ability, he gains control over both his body and mind, pushing himself to new limits. However, even this power comes at a cost, as it drains him physically and mentally with each use. As Krimson navigates this twisted world, he must confront deadly creatures, including a shape-shifting mimic and an ancient, malevolent demon who wields unimaginable power. With each challenge, the tutorial grows harder, and Krimson begins to wonder if escape is even possible—or if this place was always meant to be his end. But Krimson isn’t one to give up. He fights not only for his survival but for answers. What is the purpose of this tutorial? Who—or what—is behind it? And why was he chosen? One thing is certain: in this world, there are no second chances, and failure means a fate worse than death.

The story is about a traveller named Gilgamel from Earth who was born into a noble family. However, he ran away from home after years of mistreatment from other family members. During his escape, he met a travelling female fortune teller who guided him into the world of magic. Thanks to her, Gilgamel became a wizard and acquired a magical book that bestowed upon him various abilities, including the ability to recognize everything in the world. From that point on, Gilgamel's adventure in the realm of magic commenced.

A man without a clear goal is given a chance to conquer the tower and become a god. His Guide, a Mythical-ranked item, accompanies Ron as they advance to the higher floors in search of the truth about his parents. Also I don't know much about history, I'm still reading books and going through the history. So if there is any mistake I hope you will forgive me

Introduction: [Ding, it is detected that the host encounters a warrior, the system is activated, and a gift package is rewarded to the newbie. Congratulations to the host for obtaining the martial arts holy body] [Ding, congratulations to the host for successfully joining the martial arts sect and stepping into the power of martial arts. You will be rewarded with a super storage ring.] [Ding, it is detected that the host has been practicing hard all day long. The system is very touched and rewards one thousand spirit stones as an encouragement] [Ding, it is detected that the host has successfully advanced to the innate realm and is one step closer to the goal of the Supreme God King. The reward The host's talent is drawn once] [Ding, the host comforts his classmates and shows his friendship and care. Reward the host for a breakthrough in realm and get a critical hit from fellow sect members] One day, Ling Feng didn’t want to practice anymore and wanted to show off... The system is too pampering, and rewards are given in various ways. This novel is a popular light novel covering System genres.Read The system is too pampering, and rewards are given in various ways.

Finding a strange orb, Jayden finds himself turning into a vampire. Strange quests start to appear in front of him, sending him to different worlds. He finds himself playing different roles in different worlds, as he gets stronger and gets the most beautiful women from each world. " So, you want to save your son, impossible. The treason he committed can't be forgiven. " " Please, *sob*" I'm begging you. I'll do anything if you spare him. " Jayden looks at the breath-taking beauty kneeling in front of him, as a sly smile appears on his face. " Anything, you say. Then..." ****** Using his mind control abilities, Jayden will become the richest, strongest vampire, and have lots of beautiful women in his harem. ________________________ -No NTR, But MC will steal other's women. -Might be a bit slow at the beginning. -No Yuri Discord link: https://discord.com/invite/wckUrBNVUd Extra chapters after 30 golden tickets and gifts

Transported to the world of Naruto and activating the Negative Energy System, I realized that as long as I can induce negative emotions in people, such as anger, annoyance, anxiety, fear, sadness, jealousy, and so on, I can earn rewards. Since you Konoha call me the evil Uchiha, let me show you the true evil of the Uchiha! So, Uchiha Shiroha took action. "Mikoto, you don't want Uchiha Fugaku to lose his position as clan leader!..." "Kushina, you don't want Minato to die on the battlefield!..." "Tsunade, you don't want to just watch Nawaki die like this!..." "Kaguya, you don't want to be sealed on the moon again either..." [Disclaimer] This is an translated and edited work. Credits to the OG Author: Hai Lang Zhong De Yu

" You know, it's you're just better off being yourself and less caring about what other people say because if you change because of them, you're just living your life for them instead of yourself. That's why I listen less or care less about what people say to me or about me", Liel stayed. " I love your style", Lian smiled at her and she blushed a little. Still, he noticed it. " But I actually care about what you think about me though", She muttered but he heard her by mistake before she quickly turned pale in embarrassment as she hadn't planned to say that out loud. Oh no! Lian smiled. " I know you do", He replied. " What?", She asked a little perplexed. " Don't worry.", He said as he touched her chin gently and massaged it. " You rarely smile but you look so handsome when you do. And cute", she told him with a slight smile on her face and reached out to touch his face. " You know, you could actually be my mentor Lili......." Read this story for more information of Huw Liel's life is like. The people she will meet and how the influence changed her life. Let's know about her live life together and figure out the relationship between two tough beings.

In the shadowy depths of an ancient forest in Heian Japan, a nameless European knight finds himself inexplicably transported from his homeland to a realm unknown, hundreds of kilometers away from the familiar landscapes of Europe. Lost and bewildered, he stands amidst the towering trees of a foreign land, his armor gleaming like a beacon in this distant time period. As the knight grapples with the enigma of his sudden displacement, he soon discovers that this world is teeming with malevolent forces, demons, and spirits drawn from the rich tapestry of Japanese folklore. They torment him, as if toying with the interloper who has unwittingly stumbled into their domain. Each encounter with these supernatural entities becomes a harrowing battle, his sword clashing against the eerie, otherworldly forms that emerge from the shadows. Yet amidst the chaos and danger, a ray of hope emerges in the form of a mysterious shrine maiden. She becomes his guide in this realm, her gentle presence a lifeline in a sea of unfamiliar customs and an impenetrable language barrier. Together, they embark on a quest, not only to confront the demons that have ensnared him but also to decipher the ancient mysteries of Heian Japan. Their journey takes them through a world of vividly painted landscapes, from the bustling streets of Heian-era Kyoto to the serene tranquility of remote mountain shrines. Along the way, the knight gains a deep appreciation for the life of the common folk in this ancient East Asian society, as he witnesses the delicate interplay between Shinto and Buddhist practices and becomes entwined in the cultural tapestry of the time. As the battles against the malevolent spirits intensify, the knight's quest for a way back to his European homeland becomes deeply personal. The demons have not only transported him across time and space but have also tampered with his very existence. Determined to reclaim his lost identity and return home, he must muster every ounce of courage and determination, forging an unbreakable bond with the shrine maiden.

Matte was never meant to be ordinary. Born with an unparalleled bond with creatures of the wild, he could tame beasts that others feared. But that was just the beginning. When a mysterious mark appears on his hand, Matte is thrust into a world of infinite possibilities. He gains access to a beast taming system so powerful that it allows him to evolve his creatures endlessly, transforming them into unstoppable forces of nature. As Matte masters this power, he is drawn into a world of danger, where rival tamers, mythical beasts, and ancient kingdoms all vie for control of the world's greatest creatures. But with infinite potential at his fingertips, Matte's power grows beyond what anyone could imagine. His tamed beasts don't just evolve, they become legends in their own right. If you love stories of unstoppable power, epic adventures, and creatures evolving into the most fearsome forms imaginable, then This Beast Tamer is Too OP is for you. Join Matte as he builds an army of beasts that will shake the very foundations of the world, proving that no force, human or beast, can stand in his way.

Opening his eyes our protagonist find himself in the body of a newborn goblin, the trash among trash who basically serves for nothing except experience packs for newbie adventures. Fortunately, the system arrived at the time and since then, he has held beauties left and right leaving the responsibility of conquering every last inch of land to his descendants.

Sembuh kalo sama kuntilanak ? Will be healthy if you with kuntilanak ?

# handsome # shortcomingdefense # strong After dying on a battlefield, she was reborn as orphan Lu Xiaocha. She was in a peaceful world with delicious food she had never seen before. There were no endless missions or killings, and everything was lovely in her eyes. When a luxury car rolled up to the orphanage, she realized that the original owner of this body was not an orphan, but a daughter from a wealthy family. Also, she had a superb father, a mother who was a peerless beauty, five older brothers, and an uncle. But… Why did their family name sound so familiar? Then, she recalled reading a novel before she died. It seems that her family… were all villains! Great! She had fallen into a villains’ nest! But… this nest was so nice. Lu Xiaocha would defend them even if they were bad! Heh! Someone wanted everything the Lu family had? They’d have to ask her fist first! A random man came over and said, “Chacha, come with me.” “Do you think I need to?” Lu Xiaocha shot back. The random man shamelessly replied, “Why not? Is it not worth a shot?”

The lives of Nemo Farid and Ovia Afternoon "Noon" Encarnacion are forever changed when they meet Akio Hisashi and Emica Kana, the spirits of ancient ninja warriors from over 600 years ago. Now, the four of them are tasked with a mission; to defend their hometown and defeat a powerful dark sorcerer, capable of turning people into dangerous magical beings. Can the past and present come together to complete this near-impossible mission, or is there just too much of a time difference? *Inspired by Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug and Cat Noir*

Liu Sanniang was reborn. When she remembered her lonely end, she decided to get married in this life no matter what. She only wanted to marry an average scholar, but who knew that the tall and striking future general, Chu Yan, took an interest in her. The first time they met, she was too shy to look up at him. The second time they met, he sandwiched her against the wall and said, “Are you afraid of me?” The third time they met, he squatted down and said, “Come on, I’ll carry you.” *** After meeting a few more times, he came to ask for her hand. However, he was at least two meters tall and muscular. She feared that he might squash her to death! Once they got married, Chu Yan strode over to her and ‘forcefully’ grabbed her hand, ready to pass his life savings to her. Yet, his delicate and beautiful bride fainted out of shock… Liu Sanniang then realized that being with her ‘scary’ husband meant living peaceful and leisurely days, so her eyes narrowed as she grinned.

I’ve thought of every possible solution, tried every possible method, worked till he forgot to eat and sleep, and toiled constantly… in order to just cultivate a little slower, but the system just wouldn’t let him! Special Opportunities System: Congratulations to the host for breathing for the first time, you have received 300 level-up points. Congratulations on leveling up! Special Opportunities System: Congratulations to the host for eating for the first time, received 3000 level-up points, congratulations on leveling up! Special Opportunities System: Congratulations to the host for holding hands for the first time, received 30000 level-up points, congratulations on leveling up! … System, can you stop making me level up? In order to have fewer of your “special opportunities” I’ve been lying on the bed for the last 100 chapters. Why am I still leveling up so quickly? If I continue leveling up, my father, the emperor, would definitely kill me out of jealousy!

"WHAAAAAAT?! A WOLF?" After living for 29 years without knowing what is love, an office worker Kurokawa Yuuki died by overworking.      Even though she doesn't regret dying from working her ass off for her family, she regretted because she had never experienced love before. Even after chances given. But she is then given a chance to be reborn in an another world, but she got reincarnated as a wolf? How is she going to achieve her goal to experience love while she is a wolf?        After being reincarnated in another world, she struggled to survive in the wild and strived to evolve to be a Werewolf, a beastmen race that's accepted by the humans. But even then after she become humanlike, the humans still despise her kind and then forced herself to get in the human's town. Hungry, she stumbled upon a white haired guy that seems to be a cook of a tavern finding her eating garbage.        How will both of them interact with each other? Is she going to experience falling in love for the first time? How will their relationship grow over time? All answer lies in her efforts to achieve her goal to experience love, something that never she experienced in her past miserable life. ===================================== I maybe writing this novel for the contest just for fun, but I'm trying my best to show myself, you and those around me that I'm not writing half-assed.        So if you like what you're reading and want to support me, vote me to help me win,  or at least got a contract, that's enough for a beginner writer like me. I'm open to any advices and critics, since this is my first time writing female lead story and please support or read my other work if you wish to.

Soft FL and Shy ML ~ Updates: Everyday  ~ After finally getting her dream job of being a private chef, Chiasa hopes to work earnestly, only to realize that her unrequited love aka Yoshiro was her employer, and to add more salt to the injury, he had a fiancé as well. When Miyuki, his fiancé finds out about their childhood friendship, she takes no time to kick Chiasa out.  In such turmoil, she finds herself getting closer and closer to the closed-off Asahi Ito, who has supported her through her dark times.  Although she might be a villain in someone else's love story, that doesn't mean she shouldn't have a happy ending of her own, right? Dive into the cute, fluffy story of two shy individuals who enjoy food!  ~ Additional Tags: Tooth-rotting fluff, healing, bad boy good girl (spoilers), contemporary fantasy and Smut. 

# DUNGEON On a certain day, dungeons from another dimension suddenly appeared on Earth and monsters started to invade human civilization. Humans were forced to form hunting parties to conquer dungeons. Hunters can be separated into different jobs, including Knights, Warriors, Archers, Magicians, Assassins, and Supporters. Each job had its own responsibility when they fought together. When Lu Benwei was transmigrated to this world, he got the weakest job and became a Supporter. Fortunately, he received the One-click Support System. Resource Support: Click to receive 10x experience, 10x item drop, 10x money drop. Walk Through Wall Support: Click to increase speed and unlock the ability to walk through walls. There’s no place that you can’t go in the dungeons. X-Ray Vision Support: Click to clear the fog and locate every hidden chest and mission. Health Lock Support: Click to lock your health. You’ll be immune to any damage for a set amount of time. Storage Support: Click to expand your storage. You can store as many items, pets, and runes as you want. “He can walk through walls, has X-ray vision, and invincibility? You call that a support system? He’s basically hacking!” “I’m not hacking!” Lu Benwei replied.

Clara faces some hard decisions after loosing her chosen mate. Her son, Kyle is showing serious signs of aggression, which means she may have to go back to the pack her mate rules. The mate who rejected her and her unborn child. For her son, she is ready to go to any lengths! * Kyle has watched her mother be extremely happy with a man who was not her mate which has led him to believe that mates are overrated. He believes he doesn’t need a mate and wants to pave his own path. But his inner demon leads him towards a very different path than the one he planned to take!

Kang Zihan, the scum father and husband, returned home one evening with his mistress, Song Zhenruan, who was also his wife's half-sister. The couple shamelessly proclaimed their undying love before Song Zhenxin, Kang Zihan's wife of over six years, and Kang Yuanwei, their five-year-old son. Kang Zihan expected his wife and son to break down in tears upon being served the divorce papers, but Song Zhenxin unexpectedly was more than ready to sign! Kang Yuanwei : Dearest Mommy, I have a set of fountain pens with ten different colors. Please pick one to sign with. Song Zhenxin : Weiwei is most considerate! Let's use green, because we are about to start a new, separate life from your father! Kang Zihan : I want you out of my house as soon as you sign the papers! Weiyuan shall stay with me! Kang Yuanwei : Sorry Daddy, I am a principled man. I don't want to take after a scumbag like you. Dearest Mommy, will you please take me with you? Song Zhenxin : Of course! Weiwei can choose where we should go next~! --------- Update frequency : Once a week when author is not busy with other novels. When collection hits 1k, update will be twice a week whether or not author is busy LOL (⁠ ⁠ꈍ⁠ᴗ⁠ꈍ⁠) One extra chapter will be given for every 500 power stones at the end of the week. Remember to not think too much while reading and just enjoy the many, many faceslapping moments~