And The Butler Makes Three

I let out a bitter laugh. “It’s ironic, isn’t it? You spent years making my life a living hell, and now you look at me like I’m the very air you breathe.” Lennox’s face fell. “Olivia, it wasn’t supposed to be like this—” I cut him off, my eyes blazing with anger. “Oh, but it was. You wanted me broken. You wanted me to suffer. And I did.” I paused, my voice trembling. “But not anymore.” Louis, who had been silent, spoke softly. “Olivia, we—” I shook my head and took a step back, putting distance between us. “No. Whatever you think you feel, it doesn’t matter. It’s too late. You had a choice. And every single time, you chose her. Over and over again, you chose Anita.” Levi shook his head. “We were wrong.” I met their gazes. “Yes, you were. And now, you’ll have to live with it.” With that, I turned away, refusing to let them see the tears burning in my eyes. •••••••• Olivia Parker was once the cherished daughter of a respected Gamma—until betrayal shattered her world. Branded the daughter of a traitor, she was stripped of her title, her dignity, and the life she had known, forced to serve as an Omega among those who once respected her. But fate wasn’t done with her yet. On the night of the mating ceremony, Olivia discovered the cruelest twist of all—she wasn’t fated to just one mate, but three. And not just any three. Alpha Lennox, Alpha Louis, and Alpha Levi—the ruthless triplet Alphas who had spent years tormenting her. Bound to a marriage they never wanted, the triplets made her life a waking nightmare. They paraded their lover, Anita, before her, ensuring she never forgot her place, never forgot that they would never want her. But fate has a way of playing its own game. As secrets unravel and buried truths come to light, the triplets begin to see Olivia for who she truly is—not just a Luna in title, but the woman they never realized they needed. Only now, she’s done waiting.

[ Congratulations on receiving the following Unique Skills: – Appraisal (Basic) – Skill Absorption (Mythic) – Universal Synthesis (Ultimate) ] _____________________________________ "Synthesis Skills: Swift Sword Strike + Fire Toad's Breath." [ Ding! ] [ Congratulations! Your Skill Synthesis was successful ] [ Your skills evolved into: Azula Sword Strike ] "Synthesis Materials: Titanium Runic Sword + Wyvern Bones" [ Congratulations! You Synthesis was successful. Your Sword has evolved into Skeletal Dragon Sword ] _________________________________ In a heart-wrenching tale of loneliness and despair, Ethan's life has been one of unending tragedy. Orphaned at a young age and tormented by a relentless terminal illness, he spent his final days confined to a cold, confined hospital room. As he takes his last breath, he awakened in a mysterious void, where Ethan is given the opportunity to choose three unique skills that will define his new existence. With millions of options but only three choices, he carefully selects his path, setting the stage for an extraordinary journey of Reincarnation. Reincarnated into a fantastical world filled with magical Skills, powerful beings, and untold dangers, Ethan must navigate his new life, wielding the skills he chose to survive and thrive in a realm where anything is possible. But the question remains: Will this second life bring him the happiness and purpose he was denied in his first, or will it lead him down an even darker path? Chapter release: 2 chs/day Guys, its my first time writing, and it might not suit everyone. I can only say sorry in advance. Thanks for reading!

After transmigrating into the era of the Three Kingdoms, I find myself as the young Yuan Shu, a figure often criticized for his ambition and missteps. Upon awakening the Prodigal System, I discover its unique features: Level 1: For every 100,000 coins squandered, I gain an attribute point. Level 2: Unlocking the Reputation Store allows me to exchange reputation points for treasures. Level 3: Accessing the Legendary General Inheritance Panel grants me the legacy of Xiang Yu, the renowned Overlord of Western Chu. In this world, my companions are notable figures: Cao Cao: A formidable warlord and my troublesome friend. Diao Chan: My cousin, famed for her beauty. Cai Wenji: My junior sister, celebrated for her literary talent. In Luoyang City, I am recognized as a distinguished noble scion. At poetry gatherings, I am hailed as the foremost scholar with unparalleled talent. On the battlefield beneath Hulao Pass, I stand as an invincible, peerless general. In the hearts of the people, I am revered as the savior who rescues the suffering and aids the needy. I am Yuan Gonglu, the Greedy Wolf of Chaos. As a young hero in light robes, I revel in wine and song within Luoyang City. With the system's main quest now established, my ultimate goal is clear: to unite the Three Kingdoms, leave an indelible mark in history, and usher in a glorious era.

The underground criminal Shiba Mitsuya, 37, died in a plane crash. Instead of ceasing to exist, he was reincarnated in another world inside the body of the 14-year old village boy named Cimmerian. In this new world, a unique energy particle called magiton existed that allowed creatures to cast magic arts. There are two types of magitons—negative and positive or better known as the evil and the good energy respectively. The story followed the adventure and exploits of the boy Cimmerian, his brother named Vaissien, and his village friends, as they conquered all of the world, tackled mysterious gates, and fought powerful beings that served as roadblocks.

'S-Rank Adventurer & Reincarnated Otherworlder' Sebastian is thrust into the role of ‘Head Butler’ for a mysterious upstart noble in the kingdom’s most dangerous, ungoverned region—The Garden of Hell, where powerful beasts roam and rule the land...! What he doesn’t expect is that the young noble he’s assigned to serve... is none other than the villainess from an Otome Game in his previous life! But this villainess is far from the arrogant, malicious figure he remembers... Having lost her engagement to the crown prince and fallen into disgrace, she’s now tasked with creating and managing this dangerous territory in the Kingdom of Florentia. Now... Sebastian must help this fallen villainess regain her honor while serving as her head butler—all while working to transform this perilous region into a prosperous one! TAGS AND GENRE: Romance | Comedy | Fantasy | Slice of Life | Kingdom Building | Action | Reincarnation | Villain | Villainess | Otome Game | Royal Family | Drama [The Grifter's Powerstone Begging System] - 100 Powerstone --> 1 Extra Chapter - 200 Powerstone --> 2 Extra Chapters - 300 Powerstone --> 4 Extra Chapters Delivered on the weekends~!!!

Ten years ago, Nelly watched the love of her life die. Or so she thought. Now, returning to the city for a fresh start, she crosses paths with three very different men—a ruthless tech giant, a brilliant but doubtful scientist, and a charismatic playboy. each bearing a feeling a connection to her they barely understood, as the playboy's- buried memories resurface, leading him to the shocking truth. leading him to a quest for vengeance, the series of events unfolding leads him to remembers everything—but still follows through. destroying those who had killed Nelly’s previous lover. Now, as Nelly pieces it all together, she cannot forgive him—not just for his sins, but for never coming back for her. And this time, he's truly lost her.

As the third prince of the Dussier Empire, Ren Dussier has grown up without the weight of the crown on his shoulders, but also without true freedom. As omega of the imperial family, his future seems reduced to a convenient political marriage. Rebellious and strong-willed, Ren refuses to accept her fate without a fight. Everything gets worse (or better, depending on how you look at it) when his father assigns him a new butler, Ashiya, an alpha of imposing presence and impeccable manners. At first glance, he is serious and professional, but Ren soon discovers that Ashiya has a wicked sense of humor and a tendency to spout off witty remarks that leave him completely flushed. With every joke, with every provocation disguised as formality, Ren feels more and more trapped in a dangerous game of looks and words that he shouldn't allow himself to play. However, when conspiracies at court begin to surround the third prince, Ashiya proves that he is not only his mocking shadow, but also his most loyal protector. Between duty, desire and hidden secrets, Ren must decide whether to defy his destiny... or fall into the hands of that ill-tempered butler who seems to know him better than anyone else.

[From the Author of Author's POV...] Emotions are like a drug to us. The more we experience them, the more we become addicted. The hardest part is not letting them consume us. But it's already too late for me. I've already been swallowed whole. *** I had no knowledge of the game. I was meant to have died. And yet, I found myself in this situation. A game I had never played before. A character I was unfamiliar with, and... A world that seemed to want to swallow me whole with every move I made. What the hell is going on? ...and who am I? *** Discord : https://discord.gg/PEbN7fc2ww

Money is everything,I learned that the hard way. Bright John! pay the rent or fuck off" Recently unemployed,Bright lay on bed sighing heavily,yet had to endure the Landlord's abuse . Out of desperation,he clicked on a job search app,but no one wanted this broke man.just as he was about to give up,he spotted an unfamiliar app on his phone, "Trillion subsidies" after clicking on it,he discovered that it was a system that could instantly make him the richest man in the world. Beautiful women, money, mansions, everything was available .From then on,he reached the peak of his life...

In a world where the line between service and subterfuge is razor-thin, Butler Die Co. stands as a venerable institution of elite butler-assassins. Thaddeus, the aging leader haunted by betrayal and the toll of time, discovers an unlikely recruit in Leon, a homeless youth who sneaks into a high-society gala seeking food. When Leon accidentally kills a rival butler during an altercation, Thaddeus offers him a lifeline: face the consequences of his actions or join Butler Die Co. to find purpose and training. As Leon trains rigorously, earning his place among the disciples of Butler Die Co., he navigates a labyrinth of deadly missions and rival factions, including the all-women assassin team, the Made Maids. Amidst secretive operations and high-stakes confrontations, Leon uncovers a deeper betrayal involving Thaddeus's past and the elite Signs of Elegance Co., a formidable faction of zodiac-named assassins. This revelation sets the stage for a grand showdown, where loyalties are tested, skills are pushed to the limit, and the fate of Butler Die Co. hangs in the balance. "**Butler Die Co.**" explores themes of duality, mentorship, honor, and redemption in a thrilling narrative that blends elegance with deadly precision.

The world was destroyed. Just like the last two times, he failed to protect anything—not his master, not this world. Yuri had already regressed twice, yet the result remained the same. His master died by his hands once more. This time, he thought it was truly the end. No more extra lifelines. But he was wrong. [Ding!] A familiar blue holographic screen appeared before him—just like before. The moment he saw it, he realized. [Please make your choice.] [Choice 1] Return to the past and save the world. Reward: Third chance. (2/3) [Choice 2] Accept destruction. Reward: Rest. No matter what he chose, this would be the last. But Yuri had already decided. This time, he swore to protect his master—his Young Lady. [You have chosen Option 1.] [You seize the final chance.] [The second round has ended.] [The third life begins.] [All opportunities have been exhausted.] [Further regression is impossible.] And so, the Final Game of Life begins.

"Have you ever wondered why Syndromes exist?" The voice was calm, almost conversational, but the weight behind it was crushing. "They say the universe is alive, that stars are cells and galaxies are tissues. And like any living thing... it can get sick." He exhaled sharply, gripping his chest as if that would steady his spiraling thoughts. "Syndromic Nemesis… You’re telling me the universe has cancer?" The figure before him chuckled. "A fitting word, isn’t it? When Syndromic Energy festers, it turns monstrous. The balance must be maintained, or the infection spreads." He gritted his teeth. "And the monsters we kill—?" "Symptoms. Existence correcting itself. But tell me… what happens when a disease fights back?" A long silence. "You’re talking about Euoniams." The air felt heavier, reality bending as something unseen stirred. "They were never just mistakes. They were inevitable. Born when Syndromic Energy collapses in on itself, feeding in an infinite loop. They have one desire—return to their pure state." "And if they succeed?" The figure’s expression darkened. "Then we see what happens when the syndromic energy rewrites the body." He inhaled sharply. "You mean no one knows?" "No one can know. Even the Syndromes—the first, the omnipotent—are incapable of thinking about it." The sky above fractured, spiraling apart like peeling flesh. Something writhed within the cracks—something wrong. "Didn’t I tell you?" The voice was quiet now. "You never should have come here." ----- (Author's note) this book can't even be compared to a stone but you must have in your life pick up a stone in your way to throw it. Just do the same for this. This could be a total waste of time for you... And there are gonna be references about some 'Auhors' and their 'Novels' Aria is the queen

In a world where nobles wield magic like weapons and commoners are little more than pawns, Priam Lockhart—a sarcastic, pragmatic anti-hero—finds himself reincarnated as the butler to Seraphine de Valois, the ruthless villainess of a dating sim game. Tasked with navigating a treacherous academy filled with scheming nobles, jealous love interests, and a system rigged against him, Priam must use his wit, game knowledge, and hidden talents to survive. But when he crosses paths with Liana Hart, the game’s kind-hearted heroine with a dangerous secret, Priam’s plans for a quiet life unravel. As he works to change Seraphine’s fate and protect Liana from those who would exploit her, he finds himself entangled in a web of political intrigue, betrayal, and romance. With a harem of powerful women vying for his loyalty and a kingdom on the brink of chaos, Priam must decide: will he play the game, or rewrite the rules entirely? Themes: A reluctant hero in a world of villains. Slow-burn romance with a touch of harem politics. High-stakes magic, political intrigue, and epic duels. A witty, overpowered MC who just wants a peaceful life (but never gets it). Perfect for fans of: My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom! The Eminence in Shadow Trapped in a Dating Sim: The World of Otome Games is Tough for Mobs

The tale begins in a divine realm, where three deities—Kokou, Plutonia, and Ra—are mourning a tragic event that occurred three million years ago, an event that still weighs heavily on them. This mysterious tragedy has left the gods and demons divided, with many harboring hatred and regret. In the mortal realm, the story shifts to the Omi Kingdom, where two young brothers, Kor and Gor Kindel, are being prepared for a brutal test of strength by their cold and ruthless father, Bale Kindel. The test, resulted in Kor sacrificing himself to save Gor, triggering Gor's despair and awakening a cursed power within him. In another place Thia Leye, a young girl from a small village who, after witnessing the brutal death of her family and being captured by slavers, summons a dark curse in a desperate bid to survive. Meanwhile, in the Wize Kingdom, Prince Kin Orun struggles with his responsibilities and the betrayal of his step-uncle, who seizes the throne. The once-pampered prince is forced to flee into the desert, where he faces the harsh realities of life and ended up awakening an equally insidious curse as the previous two. The story intertwines these characters' fates, as they each grapple with their own battles, both internal and external, against forces far greater than themselves. As they confront their destinies, the lines between gods, demons, and mortals blur, leading to a climactic confrontation where the true nature of power, revenge, and redemption is revealed.

Life was tiring, I wanted so much to be free of everyone. I wanted to hold on to what little happiness I remembered walking through the woods. The feel of the crisp air when the sun broke into dawn, the way I felt the trees come alive as I wondered through them, how quiet everything was. But now I’m married. To the most unpredictable man I had ever encountered. But there is something about him. The way he moves, eyes sharp and narrowed watching my every step. I always felt as if he were hunting me, and maybe he was. I could never get away from those peering eyes long enough to enjoy a moment to myself. He was always there, around every plan of escape, every thought of silence, every time I even thought of a life away from him. No doubt due to the binding ceremony that was performed. The only request I had about the ceremony was that it needed to be performed by a priestess but my father wanted HIS personal witch to bind Tristan and I. Once my father ordered you to do something ‘not one person disagreed’. I did not mean to think so ill of her but I can not help this feeling that she may have added a little spell to the ceremony. If I could only speak to her, I have not seen her since I left my brute of a fathers home. I could always ask Sheri-Tristan’s second wife. Yes. I’m the third wife of this man I call husband. But Sheri was witch born before being turned by Tristan. She had the most beautiful violet hair and matching eyes. Where as I had bright auburn air with green eyes, the only thing I kept of my mother. Sheri could help me find out if I am under some spell so I can get Tristan out of my head long enough to leave his kingdom. She hated me so, I believe it is due to Tristan not informing both of his wives that a third was going to be arriving. And that was me. If I was going to ask her for help it had to be now, I have my awakening ceremony tonight. It will mark 3 months since our wedding and as accustomed with Tristan and his coven, 90 days was the mark a bride had to wait to be judged by the collective to be accepted. Tristan assures me that I will be accepted and he will turn me tonight in the hues of the blood moon that was to be eclipsed. I did not want to be turned. I was human. If I was turned I’d loose my humanity and become full vampire. The same thing happened to Ava-Tirstan’s fist wife. She could not handle the lust and killed a few members of court. Some human but some halflings like Sheri. I did not want to kill. I shuttered at the thought of taking the life essence of another living being. I did not want to live in this manner. I only pray that Sheri is in a favorable mood this afternoon. Here I stand, outside her door. I had been standing here for about 10 minutes. I needed every help I could to escape my marriage. Yet, knocking on her door was the most exhausting thing I have been doing since I arrived here 3 months ago. “Here goes nothing.” I said out loud as I finally knocked. “Entrer” She was quite demure when she’s not in a mood. I might have a chance of gaining her help after all. One look my way and her mood was already changing. “YOU!” —maybe not………….

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In his past life, Han Sen was a skilled basketball trainer but never achieved his NBA dreams due to his height limitations. After dying unexpectedly, he reincarnates in a parallel world, inhabiting the body of a highly talented four-star recruit also named Han Sen, who had faced a career downturn. Now equipped with a mysterious system that makes him stronger the more he’s criticized, he plans to turn his new life around and fulfill his dream of becoming an elite basketball player. Join Han Sen’s journey as he sets the stage to prove his worth, utilizing his "Hater System" to grow stronger by attracting negative attention from the media and fans! Join my discord server: https://discord.gg/pbHMgveZVe

Slave… Trash… Unwanted… Hundreds of words had been hurled at Asher in his short life. He was greatly familiar with them and knew to ignore them for his own worth. His mother had told him find the good in people and look past their masks. But even a saint had a limit. And when Asher hit his limit, he also hit the limit of the overseer. Getting banished from his mine, Asher was left jobless and also became target of denigration. But when the demons poured out from the earth, and invaded his world, what was Asher to do? Especially when even the divine immortals, the most sacred and holy, deemed him as a heretic; Asher had little to do other than run. How could someone rejected and hated by all survive in the harsh Three Fold World? Only by overcoming all odds and eradicating those that opposed him would Asher rise to the top of the world. Humans, Demons, and Immortals... All shall kneel before the Empyrean of the Three Fold World

A 23 year old Titli is set up for a roller coaster ride as she tries to break generational traditions and carve her own path with the help of hmph hmph... a secret affair.

****WARNING MATURE CONTENT**** King Viktor is a tyrant ruler who wants absolute and total control over his Kingdom. He gets rid of all who are a threat to his power and all around him fear him. He forces the three most powerful nobles in the kingdom he feels most threatened by to marry his stepsister Princess Kara to keep an eye on them and to take over their possessions. To traumatize and humiliate them, so they are more submissive to his power, he instructs the idiot sex-crazed princess on what to do with them. However, things take a turn for Viktor when Kara suddenly starts to act differently. Courtney is an ordinary salary-woman who suddenly finds herself in a book she’s recently read as a character destined to die, Princess Kara. She’s mortified as she’s forced to find a way to prevent Kara’s death which entails evading the suspicious watchful eyes of King Viktor and the anger of Kara’s three husbands who hate her for all the things she’s done to them. (THIS STORY IS A PSYCHOLOGICAL THRILLER SO EXPECT SOME MESSED-UP STUFF) ***Cover art is not mine***

For three grueling years, Lia served as a dutiful servant to the cold, arrogant billionaire Adrian Blackwell, enduring his cruelty and dismissiveness. Her only solace was the mysterious voice that guided her—a voice promising her a staggering reward of $50 million if she obeyed every one of Adrian’s commands. On the final day, as the clock struck midnight, Lia’s sacrifice was rewarded. The money was hers, tax-free, as promised. Without looking back, she vanished, determined to start a new life. But Adrian couldn’t let her go. For reasons even he couldn’t explain, her absence left a void he couldn’t ignore. When their paths crossed again, he demanded she return to him, only to discover someone unexpected in her life—a suave, enigmatic man who claimed to be her lover. The twist? Lia had no recollection of him, yet his voice was eerily familiar. Caught between a man who mistreated her but now seeks redemption, and another whose existence defies logic, Lia is drawn into a whirlwind of secrets, love, and betrayal. As she pieces together the truth, Lia discovers that the voice guiding her may have been far more than it seemed—and the stakes of her choice might go beyond money, love, or even life itself.

This is the story of a degenerate asshole who enjoys NTR hentai gets transported to another world as a demonic entity. He has been tasked with bringing the destruction of the world. He, on the other hand, would like to play more backhand and make the world destroy itself. ‘Like a true devil.’

Elias Voss was a ruthless politician, a master of diplomacy and strategy—until betrayal ended his life. Now, he’s been reborn in another world as the butler to the Demon King. His new “master”? A powerful but infuriatingly lazy ruler who has let his kingdom fall into ruin. With rebellious nobles, an empty treasury, and heroes marching to destroy them, Elias has no choice but to step in and take control. But when he unlocks an ability that forces even the Demon King to obey him, one thing becomes clear—he’s the one truly running this kingdom. A battle of wits, power, and politics begins. The throne may belong to the Demon King… but the butler gives the orders.

A big warning to all the people who easily get hurt online. This is fanfic is the result of a bored student messing with AI to distract his mind . Well I will spoil a bit since I can't write Synopsis. This story follows Karna Maurya, a bastard born of The great Ashoka in Maurya dynasty during its prime in the world of Disney. Powers?Well, MC is a walking Jinny without any restrictions.As the title of the book said, make a wish. Though he takes time getting started. Does he remember the plot? No. Will he remember it? Soon. World hopping? In future. System? No system. Too much trouble. Harem? Of course! Even his father has it. Though me myself being a loyal person, I am unable to picture myself loving two people at on time so maybe not. For now it's just Jasmine. I wrote it for myself and after writing abot 15 chapters , found out it's pretty good so I thought I should share it with you all.

This story follows jurney of 'Yukihiro Shinuchi ' (MC) A normal and 'average' High school student,who encounters an unexpected turn of events with his friends on a trip. The discovery of unheard and Unimaginable existance, which changes his entire life...... ____________________________________ Overview of story This story will consist of total 3 volume/saga. first 2 book being completely different from eachother and with 3rd book everything comming into a circle. with the explanation and answers of all the unexplained mysteries and unanswered questions I would request to atleast stick around till the end of volume 1 and if you find it wast of time or not your tast you should drop it. But... Book 2 will be entirely different from Book 1 in every aspects _____________________________________ AUTHOR'S NOTE: It's my first time writing a fictional story with this being my first web novel. I'm stepping into the world of web novel writing """THIS STORY WILL ALWAYS BE COST FREE""" I don't plan on making any type of contract with 'webnovel' Please support me by READING AND FAIR RATING and giving me feedback on comments """ENGLISH IS NOT MY FIRST LANGUAGE""" I might make some mistakes in chapter please do not rate it down due to grammatical mistakes It might not be upto your standards and you might find it similar to many other stories. I got inspired by many anime, manga, manhwa, light novels and web novels. I cannot write down all the 20 to 25 names that I got inspired from.

At the pinnacle of success, the cost of fame is often measured in sacrifices. To Eleanor Hartwell, unbeknownst to her, it was her marriage. When she realized what she had lost, it was already too late. When one soul fades from your life, another will quietly step in to fill the empty spaces left behind. After all the ache and suffering, Eleanor finds herself falling in love again. However, fate cruelly strikes her again, leaving her more battered and broken. For the second time, she was abandoned. Is there really something wrong with her, or is there someone who wants her to suffer? ----- Daniel looked at Eleanor with sad eyes. “How did I love you?” Ellie’s heart sank. He had forgotten how. She did everything to remind him, but his mind was already filled with someone. She turned to the man who made her whole again, but only contempt and hatred were etched on his sharp eyes. “How can I ever love you?” Everything was a lie. Everything was made for her to suffer. Eleanor bit her cold, quivering lips. When someone returned to her side and did everything to paint her world bright again, she could only ask them, “How am I supposed to love you back?”

Lane, when he was young, accidentally swallowed the memories of a transmigrator. Later, he joined the knight order and became the leader of the "Dark Corrosion" Knight Order. After the duties of the knight order were completed, Lane happened to receive the news that his adoptive father was seriously ill. After seeing his adoptive father for the last time, Lane took over his adoptive father's job according to his will. But... the job of his adoptive father turned out to be the personal butler of a young loli miss? Nainali Yaxi, nine years old, the daughter of a count. Although this blonde young miss was very cute, she was a little arrogant. Thus, the daily story of a top knight who transformed into a personal butler and a proud and withdrawn loli young miss began.

Xu Feng transmigrated into the cultivation world with only one useless cheat. When he was born, the Golden Armored Spiritual Turtle had just hatched, and according to the family tradition, it was bestowed upon him as his companion spiritual beast. Thinking that the Golden Armored Spiritual Turtle had an extraordinary bloodline, he believed it would become a great companion in the future. However, to his surprise, it took twenty years for it to reach the Qi-Refining stage. So Xu Feng gave up all his expectations. He decided to keep nurturing it. If he failed, he could just pass it on to future generations. Unexpectedly... A colossal golden turtle, as vast as the entire world, lay across the shattered land. Looking at the devastated world, Xu Feng harshly tapped the head of the golden turtle. "Try to be more gentle next time!"