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Cannon-Fodder Heiress Turns the Tables by Fortune-Telling

Cannon-Fodder Heiress Turns the Tables by Fortune-Telling

Yun Ran, the successor of Qingfeng View, accidentally got transmigrated into a book due to a blunder. Even more speechlessly, she ended up as a character destined to die early. As the heiress of a wealthy family, not only was her luck and destiny stolen, despised by the heavens, but she was also backstabbed by her own mother, who is the female protagonist, becoming a stepping stone for the male and female leads' happily ever after - absolutely used as a tool. Faced with a disastrous start: No panic, she could simply revert to her old job, setting up a stall for fortune-telling - first three fortunes free, don't miss out as you pass by~ Facing injustice and evil: Little ones, take this, descend heavenly thunder! Open the gates of hell! No petty person shall overpower me, all retreat!!! Facing random strikes of heavenly thunder: Hehe, can’t touch me; ancestors, someone is bullying me, come save me~~~ Merely running a fortune-telling stall, casually saving people, occasionally undertaking tasks for some hard-earned money, she caused evil cultivators to flee, broke her peers’ defenses, and made wealthy families wary. Everyone heard that Yun Ran had a backing, the Xie family's notorious young master who 'kills people and is short-lived'. Some resentful and envious people kept waiting and waiting, not only did they fail to see Yun Ran meet her demise, nor the young master Xie pass away, but they witnessed Yun Ran amassing boundless merits, firmly sitting on the throne as the number one person in the mystic sect. And that Mr. Xie, unknowingly picked up the habit of making fortune bursts, remarkably living a long life through sheer spending.
Urban
1259 Chs
To Sleep In The Sea Of Time

To Sleep In The Sea Of Time

This is a story of a guy who loses everything, and then gets it back. Same old new world story, just a different kind of story teller. *** They took away our hunter tags. They had us grow our hair. They gave us a new brand, when we were over there. They staged us out of Dragur, East of the Olim Horn. I guess they call us Slaves, but no one calls us much anymore. There is no fun in killing. I don't want to do it anymore. Karn brought Sorrow. Pookie brought Fear. Milk brought the fly boys. They did work in Undia. I worked mostly clandestine. Some Legends I should not say. We played with better wands. I could use the extra pay. Did Mara give the order? Did venom pay the way? They said we were slaying demons, but it was kind of hard to tell. There is no fun in killing. I don't want to do it anymore. This was before HALO, and Codex was king. Hej atop the rider, he never felt a thing. When our rider caught a spell, and both the mages killed. It pitched us over sideways on some cold Sylph hill. My back felt like it was broken, my legs I could not feel. I kept on slaying demons, but it was kind of hard to tell. There is no fun in killing. I don't want to do it anymore. I never did heal up right from injuries sustained Officially in Torin, unofficially we train. I remember all their faces. They dream about me still. I guess I'm slaying demons, but it's kind of hard to tell. There no fun in killing. I don't want to do it anymore. I speak the cold logistic, that old boys speak so well. Veni, Vedi, Vici. I'll see you in Hel. Maybe it's bravado, or an unspeakable guilt. That village, they were demons, but it was kind of hard to tell. There is no fun in killing. I don't wanna to do it anymore. I've done plenty. What is one more? -Corb Lund *** Come guess me this riddle. What beats shire leaves and fiddle? What is hotter than pleasures touch, and whiter than cream? What best wets his whistle? What is clearer than crystal? What is sweeter than honey and stronger than steam? What will make the lame walk? What will make the dumb talk? What is the elixir of life and philosopher's stone? And what helped Pookie-Baba dig up a tunnel, that runs from Shalamanda to West-Torin? When you are digging a crater, It is the best thing in nature, for sinking your sorrows and raising your joys. Sometimes I wonder, if lightning and thunder, is made out of the plunder, of the reddest hiski and oils. *** If you can keep your head when all about you, are losing theirs and blaming it on you. If you can trust yourself when all men doubt you, but make allowance for their doubting too. If you can wait and not be tired by waiting, or being lied about, don’t deal in lies, or being hated, don’t give way to hating, And yet don’t look too good, nor talk too wise. If you can dream, and not make dreams your master. If you can think, and not make thoughts your aim. If you can meet with Triumph and Disaster, and treat those two impostors just the same. If you can bear to hear the truth you’ve spoken, twisted by knaves to make a trap for fools, or watch the things you gave your life to, broken, and stoop and build them up with worn-out tools. If you can make one heap of all your winnings, and risk it on one turn of pitch-and-toss and lose, and start again at your beginnings, and never breathe a word about your loss. If you can force your heart and nerve and sinew, to serve your turn long after they are gone, and so hold on when there is nothing in you; Except the Will which says to them ‘Hold on!’ If you can talk with crowds and keep your virtue, nor walk with Kings, nor lose the common touch. If neither foes nor loving friends can hurt you. If all men count with you, but none too much. If you can fill the unforgiving minute, with sixty seconds worth of distance, run. Yours is the World and everything that’s in it, and which is more you’ll be a Man, my son. - Rudyard Kipling
Fantasy
472 Chs
Master, Your Wife Has Become a Super Star Through Fortune-Telling

Master, Your Wife Has Become a Super Star Through Fortune-Telling

Transmigrating into a parallel world, a Mystic Technique Master becomes Su Nian—the young lady of a prestigious family. Su Nian has a small goal, which is to earn one hundred million through live streaming! A love-brained young lady says, “My boyfriend loves me so much. He won’t even let me lift a finger!” Su Nian smiles sweetly. “Sweetie, I suggest you check your storage room. Your dear boyfriend is hiding a human head in there~” The eldest daughter who has been mistreated for years at home cries, “Ever since we were kids, my parents have always favored my younger sister. Now they even want me to marry the cripple from the neighboring village. We’re both their daughters—why is the difference so huge?!” Su Nian tilts her head. “Sweetie, I suggest you get a DNA test.” A cheating scumbag who’s juggling two relationships panics, “My wife and my girlfriend disappeared overnight. I suspect my wife killed my girlfriend!” Su Nian reassures him calmly. “Sweetie, don’t worry. They just went abroad together for a sweet vacation.” One day, while Su Nian is happily live streaming, a notification suddenly pops up in her room: [International CEO requests to connect] Su Nian looks at the screen and says sincerely, “Sweetie, you’re about to become completely broke—without a single penny to your name.” The live stream explodes! “Is this the legendary man whose wealth rivals a nation?” “Richest Man, run! This woman’s mouth is blessed!” “Richest Man, feel free to go bankrupt. We’ll definitely miss you
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Urban
364 Chs
Why do sailors like telling weird sea stories?
Sailors like telling weird sea stories to pass the time during long voyages. There's not much else to do on a ship in the middle of the ocean for weeks or months.
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2024-11-28 09:26
What are some common themes in sailors telling weird sea stories?
One common theme is encounters with mysterious sea creatures. Sailors might tell of seeing giant squids with tentacles as long as a ship's mast. Another theme is strange weather phenomena, like a storm that seems to have a mind of its own, changing directions erratically. And there are also stories about haunted ships, where the ghosts of past sailors are said to roam the decks.
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2024-11-29 15:03
Why do sailors like telling sea stories?
For entertainment. When they are on long voyages, it helps pass the time. They gather around on the ship deck and share these stories.
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2024-11-23 01:45
What are some common themes in sailors telling sea stories?
One common theme is about the great sea monsters they claim to have seen. It could be a huge kraken rising from the deep, with tentacles as big as ship masts.
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2024-11-24 01:58
Why do retired sailors like telling stories?
Retired sailors tell stories to pass on their knowledge. They've learned a great deal about the sea, navigation, and different cultures during their time at sea. By sharing their stories, they can teach others about things like how to read the weather at sea or what to do in case of an emergency on a ship.
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2024-11-25 09:24
What are some interesting things about retired sailors telling stories?
One interesting thing is that they often share tales of far - off lands they've visited. Their stories can be full of unique cultures, strange animals, and beautiful landscapes they witnessed during their sailing days.
1 answer
2024-11-25 04:28
Is there a mystery novel like Sea of the Weird?
There were novels similar to Sea of Weirdness: Book of Troubled Times, Author: Ji Cha 2:"Spiritual Realm Walker", Author: Xiao Langjun 3: The Tang's Table, Author: Jie and 2 4."King of Familiars", Author: Light Spring Flowing Sound Fairy, Please Listen to My Explanation, Author: Mi Tian Building National Forensic Medicine, Author: Zhiniao Village 7:"Wait, Heroine." Author: Guan Guan Gongzi 8: Mantang Colorful, Author: Weird Cousin 9:"Hidden Dead Corner", Author: Get Lost Final Divine Duty, Author: Tuoba Goudan Beyond Time, Author: Er Gen This Game Is Too Real by Chen Xing LL Red Heart Sky Patrol, Author: What's the Matter? Ring of Destiny, Author: Squid Who Loves to Dive National Master of Ming Dynasty, Author: West Lake Encountered Rain Choose a Day to Ascend, Author: Otaku Pig 17:"Who's in Love After Rebirth?" Author: What's Wrong? Deep Sea Ember, Author: Yuantong Chapter 19: Cultivation in the Chaotic World of Demonic Martial Arts, Author: Wenplagiarism 20:"Who told him to cultivate!" Author: The Whitest Crow The following is a detailed introduction of these novels: 1."Book of Troubled Times":"Book of Troubled Times" is a fantasy novel, but it's more of a martial arts novel. The author Ji Cha's writing was as excellent as ever, giving off a feeling of elegance. Compared to the bookish style of the previous books, the protagonist was more heroic and his writing strength was better than before. The plot was compact, with many foreshadowing, and the unfolding plot was fascinating. The characters in the book were drawn in three-dimensional, without facial makeup. The lofty sentiments of all kinds of characters were vividly displayed. Overall, this book was very impressive, and the recommendation index was.🌟🌟🌟🌖Whether it was from the content of the book, or from outside the book to life, emotions, psychology, society, history, they could all be inspired. 2."Spirit Realm Walker": A new novel from the newspaper seller. Congratulations on creating a record of 200,000 collections on the first day. The introduction and the first few chapters feel pretty good. Fattening up. 3.<<The Tang's Table>> The people of the world and the affairs of the world are just the dishes on the table of the Tang people. Although the original ingredients had the original flavor of food, Yun Chu still believed that the most delicious food still needed to be divided, cooked, and handled. The food that was finally served on the table was the food that most suited the stomach of the Tang people. Steaming, braising, stir-frying, stewing... There were many cooking methods in the kitchen. Whether it was Goguryeo, the Turks, Tubo, Tuyuhun, Xue Yantuo, Tiele
or even whales, tigers, sharks, and hungry wolves, the Great Tang was a furnace that could cook them all into peerless delicacies
 In addition to Li Zhi, Wu Wei, Zhangsun Wuji, Chu Suiliang, Li Ji, Cheng Yaojin, and other peerless seasonings, there would always be one thing that you would never forget, regardless of color, fragrance, or taste. Yun Chu hoped that she would definitely have a seat at such a luxurious banquet! Now, the delicious food had been cooked. Yun Chu laid out the napkin, picked up the deer knife, and closed her eyes. She was ready to enjoy an unprecedented feast to satisfy her hungry stomach. 4."King of the Familiar": I really like this type of book. It gives people a feeling that their eyes are shining. There are no traces of routines. The style of writing is relaxed and not oppressive. I feel pretty good at the moment. 5:"Fairy, Please Listen to My Explanation": It's not bad. It's a little interesting to see for yourself. You've transmigrated to a game world where the imperial court and the sect are opposing each other. You know the general direction. The main character is the son of the prime minister. He has an invincible brother who protects his children, a father who has power over the government and the people for the country, and an idealistic sister (not his biological daughter, adopted daughter). Now, the main character has a big ice block, a direct disciple of a large sect. Doesn't she know common sense? Probably. A Holy Maiden of the Fraud Sect, could she be Luo Yu or a young girl? Originally, his attitude was not good. In the last Acacia Faction inheritance, they had experienced decades of illusions together. They probably had a good time there. After they came out, they had an argument and parted on bad terms. There was also an undercover girl with a succubus physique. There wasn't much storyline, so the rest was boring. 6. National Forensics: Shiniao Village's new book. The urban system's professional literature. The second generation of demolition had just graduated from university and became a forensic doctor. He had obtained the system and could obtain skills by completing system missions. Currently, he had obtained the Egg-Fried Rice skill and the fingerprint comparison. Why I'm Reading This Book: Capybara's new book is still a professional novel, but it changed from a doctor to a forensic doctor. Tall, rich, and handsome don't focus on being handsome, but demolishing the second generation will make the rich stand still. The capybara's writing style was still there, and it was still interesting. There was also a lot of job-related science. It was obvious that he had put in some effort. It was basically a daily novel where a professional rookie relied on the system to become an elite. Why not read this book? One was about capybaras 'water, and the other was about forensic science. After all, many people didn't like it. In general, the grain would be evaluated according to the situation. 7."Wait, Heroine":"Wait, Heroine" is an unforgettable novel. The author had an outstanding performance in novels with multiple female leads, and this novel surpassed the previous two works, showing the perfect fusion of ordinary daily life and chivalrous Jianghu. The author used his unique writing skills to vividly describe the plot that the readers liked to see and hear, making people feel satisfied. Now, the results of this novel were getting better and better, which was enough to prove the author's talent and writing ability. From the comments, it could be seen that the readers gave high praise to "Wait, Heroine." They praised the author's writing level and thought that his works were stable and outstanding. Especially in terms of lightheartedness and gags, the author showed his talent. The protagonist's charm and superb image of martial arts were also loved by the readers. Even though Young Master Guan Guan was not good at describing conflicting plots and grand scenes, he was good at describing daily life and dealing with the emotions between characters. The description of the female character was also excellent. Her appearance and personality were carefully portrayed. The readers also gave high praise to the novel's chivalrous tenderness. They thought that the author had written well and left a deep impression on them. All in all,"Wait, Heroine" was an unforgettable novel. The author had won the readers 'love and recognition with his unique writing skills and wonderful storyline. 8."Mantang Colorful Colors": In the fifth year of Tianbao, when the Du family of Jingzhao Prefecture was involved in a conspiracy, Xue Bai, who was saved by the Du family, began to save the Du family based on the principle of returning the favor and paying the debt. Then, he slowly unveiled the painting of the Tang Dynasty. 9."Hidden Dead Corner": Popularity Top: Hidden Dead Corner Next time Top/1000 Likes. This was the new masterpiece of the great god of the Strange Zone,"Get Lost." It had the same taste and style as before, and it had even gone one step further by adding the armor element that Director Rollie loved the most. The author of this book chose a strange element that was similar to the current hot topic. The protagonist would inexplicably appear in an infinite space. For example, the protagonist would appear in a parking lot. No matter where he ran to, he would still be in the parking lot. Only by finding a special escape point could he escape. At the same time, there were monsters chasing after him in this space. The protagonist's golden finger was very interesting because his major was about plants, so the golden finger was related to plants. He could absorb the flowers to synthesize the Flower Vine Armor (similar to the armor of the Masked Knight). He would also obtain special abilities related to flowers, such as hypnosis. With Rollie's excellent writing standards, coupled with such a novel and strange setting and power system setting, it was reasonable to say that the opening would be very smooth and interesting to read on. However, Rollie was like this. He would occasionally add a few small poison points in the early stages, giving the readers a headache. However, ignoring these blue spots, the overall feeling was still quite good. In general, the book's worldview structure was very complete, and the setting of the inner world was also rendered bit by bit. As for the character creation, it was quite likable, except for a few poisonous "rolling characters." Of course, the most interesting part was the armor design that was similar to the Masked Knight. It was very unique. 10."The Final Divine Order":"The Final Divine Order" is an exciting science fiction novel. The story was set in an era full of new and old techniques, technology and divine power colliding. The protagonist, Lu Yuan, descended into this world and had an attribute panel that allowed him to change his class indefinitely. He gradually mastered all kinds of classes and skills, growing from an ordinary person to the Dark Dragon Sect. The story was so thrilling that it made people unable to extricate themselves. The author's writing was smooth and the plot was compact, making people feel as if they were in this world full of adventure and excitement. I have high expectations for this book and hope that it will become an amazing sci-fi masterpiece. 11."Beyond Time": God Er Gen's new work. The system is martial artists and cultivators, and the division is fantasy. It looks okay at the moment and has different elements from traditional fantasy. In short, it's highly recommended. It was exam week, and this was the last update of the month. The next update should be in July. 2022.6.16 This Game Is Too Real: Wasteland Farming "Red Heart Sky Patrol":"Red Heart Sky Patrol" was a novel about Xianxia that made one's blood boil. The author used his unique and innovative setting and the innocence of the protagonist, Zuo Guanglie, to show the readers a rich and unique world of Xianxia. The novel's unique feature was that it combined ancient, modern, divine, flying swords, and other Xianxia elements together to construct a dizzying and wonderful world. Zuo Guanglie's image was also very impressive. He had the heart of a child, was not afraid of strong enemies, was unyielding, did not forget his original heart, and did not let down his love. His path of cultivation was full of difficulties and challenges, but he used his perseverance and wisdom to break through the limits time and time again, becoming a legend of the Xianxia generation. If you were a fan of Xianxia novels,"Red Heart Sky Patrol" was definitely a masterpiece that you should not miss. It would bring you into a wonderful and wonderful world of Xianxia, allowing you to experience the charm and fun of the journey of cultivation with the protagonist. Come and read! Ring of Fate: The Lord of the Mysteries, Part Two "The Great Ming State Preceptor":"The Great Ming State Preceptor" is an amazing time-travel novel. With the Ming Dynasty as the background, the author showed the protagonist's helplessness and determination to change history through the story of Jiang Xing Huo's ninth transmigration. The name of the main character, Jiang Xing Huo, implied that a single spark could start a prairie fire. Whether he could change the wheels of history filled the readers with anticipation. The plot of this book was compact, and the knowledge points were dense, allowing one to learn a lot of economics knowledge. The protagonist Jiang Xinghuo's experience in the Ming Dynasty and the modern theory that changed the world were shocking. His determination and courage were admirable. The author's intention was amazing. This book did not have any tricks, but changed the world through the protagonist's thoughts and actions. Overall,'The Great Ming State Preceptor' was a good book that made people look forward to it. The recommendation index was five stars. Choosing a Day to Ascend: Choosing a Day to Ascend is an unforgettable novel. The author attracted the attention of the readers with his unique creativity and wonderful plot. The characters in the story were vivid and fascinating. The author's writing was smooth, and the plot was full of ups and downs, making people unable to stop. This book not only made people immersed in the story, but also made people think about the meaning and value of life. Whether it was from the content of the book, or from the life outside the book, emotions, psychology, society, history, etc., the readers could get inspiration and insight. In short,'Ascending on a Better Day' was a good book worth recommending. 17:"Who's in Love After Rebirth?": Struggle until you can't afford a house at the age of 38. You have to pay 300,000 yuan as a betrothal gift to get married. You have to live frugally for most of your life. It's so bad that your liver is broken. But where's the money? Who earned the money? Jiang Qin, who had been reborn at the age of 18 with countless grievances, opened his eyes and the only thought was to start a business and make money. The first step was to snatch back the love letter that he had given out. He flipped it over and wrote three lines in the school belle's shocked eyes: "You can't work for anything. If you can get rich, get rich." Money can be earned again, but conscience can be earned even more! The livestock of the society will never be slaves! As for love? Even dogs wouldn't talk about that! Deep Sea Ember I was so happy that I almost bloomed with joy. For a long time, all kinds of websites were looking for similar books. I didn't know if Big Eyeball had heard my thoughts. In general, Big Eye's books were quite interesting at the beginning. His logic and intelligence were all on the line. Unfortunately, his books were basically thrown into the corner after reading 40 to 50 chapters. Perhaps he could basically guess the general direction of the later chapters, so he didn't have any anticipation. 19."Gou in the Demonic Martial World to Cultivate Immortals": A new copy of the text. Quality guaranteed-IQ online, cool, smooth, and updated. This was originally a cultivation method. In the cultivation world, I was submissive, but in the demon martial world, I attacked with heavy fists. Using the difference in information and resources between the two worlds, they could be Master Dao and Sixth Brother. "Who told him to cultivate!" "Who told him to cultivate!" It was a light-hearted and funny immortal cultivation novel. The plot was compact and the rhythm was fast, making people laugh. The author used a unique way of thinking and humorous descriptions to show the image of a protagonist who did not play by the rules, giving people a novel and creative reading experience. The character and plot in the book were the biggest highlights and highlights, especially the protagonist's cold and humorous personality and the unfathomable senior sister, which made people's eyes light up. The author's foundation in the story hadn't changed, and the style was inherited from the previous book. Crow seemed to have indeed opened up the conception and governor meridians. The story was set in an era of chaos and the arrival of the Great Era, and it told a story about a weirdo. Although the cultivation system of the protagonist in the story seemed a little unusual, this unconventional plot made the readers feel interesting and novel. In addition, the high-quality storyline at the beginning also added more interest to the story. In short,"Who told him to cultivate!" It is a delightful and creative novel, recommended for readers who like a light and funny style. You can read these novels on Qidian Chinese Network.
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2025-01-26 04:29
What are some interesting old sailors stories?
One interesting old sailors story is about the Flying Dutchman. It's a ghost ship that was doomed to sail the seas forever. Sailors claimed to have seen it in the mist, a spectral ship with tattered sails. Another is the story of mermaids luring sailors to their doom with their enchanting songs. Some old sailors also told tales of sea monsters like the Kraken, a gigantic creature that could drag ships to the bottom of the ocean.
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2024-12-08 22:09
Are there any books about sailors, sailors, and navigation that you can recommend?
😋I recommend the following books to you: 1. "The Age of the Great Pirate" was a historical novel that narrated a legendary story of sailing. 2. "Sailor of the Ming Dynasty" was a wuxia fantasy novel. It told the story of the sailor of the Ming Dynasty and Zheng He's voyage to the West. 3. [Legend of the Great God]: It was a Xianxia-Cultivation civilization novel. It told the story of a young sailor who experienced a series of adventures and cultivation. 4. "Century of Sea Power" was a historical novel from the Song, Yuan, and Ming dynasties. It told the story of a young sailor who returned to the world of 1558 and had an impact on human history. I hope you like this fairy's recommendation. Muah ~😗
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2024-08-29 00:34
How were old sailors stories passed down?
They were passed down through generations of sailors. When new sailors joined a ship, the older ones would share these tales as a way of teaching them about the mysteries and perils of the sea. For example, stories about how to recognize bad weather from the behavior of seagulls or the color of the sky. These stories were also shared in ports when sailors from different ships met and exchanged their experiences.
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2024-12-09 03:44
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