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21st Century Necromancer

【Necromancer】, Originating from ancient Europe, these mysterious wizards were often male, knowing how to summon and enslave the souls of the deceased to create undead creatures. Usually, those who practiced this craft had frail bodies, pale complexions, and twisted psyches, shunning and distrusting others. Some, who mastered the art, could even trade their flesh for an immortal Lich's life. But can someone tell me how to practice the art of necromancy in the 21st century? In a law-abiding society, I can't even get a skeleton! Misumi Mikoto: Doctor Chen, come quickly and help me examine this body; I can't find the cause of death! Jounouchi Hiromi: Doctor Chen, come check on this patient first; what exactly is wrong with him?

Seventeen Kites · ACG

I Stayed At Home For A Century, When I Emerged I Was Invincible

Chu Xuan transmigrated to a fantasy world and became the young master of a powerful family. He was rebuked for misbehaving just because he sneezed during a banquet. As punishment, he was banished from the ancestral mansion and was relocated to a remote residence. He did not mind the punishment at all. He just needed a spot that could allow him to be a shut-in. With the system that would allow him to grow stronger by being a shut-in, the longer he stayed indoors, the more powerful he became. After being a shut-in for a day, he was rewarded with the Indestructible Body Technique. After being a shut-in for a month, he was rewarded with the Immovable Mountain Technique. After being a shut-in for a year, he was rewarded with the Yuxu Celestial Scripture and 100 years of cultivation. After being a shut-in for 10 years, he was rewarded with the Chaotic Indestructible Body and the Bell of Chaos. … Chu Xuan declared, “No one can make me leave my home. I like being a shut-in!”

Half a clear breeze · Eastern

Ruling the Historical Romance Novel as the Female Supporting Character

After dying from staying up too late, Su Yijia found herself transmigrated into a historical novel as a minor female character. Giving money and treasures to the female lead? Daydreaming! All the good stuff belongs to her! Forget about golden fingers; she has natural talent as the daughter of a wealthy family. Tricked her into marrying a disabled tycoon? No problem, he can still be of use after a little fixing. As for conspiracies and schemes.... Watch how she tramples her enemies, punishes the scum, and beats down all those with evil intentions. The yield-boosting liquid she invented help crops to surge fivefold? Her ointments are being snatched up globally? Want to buy something? Take it slow! The treasures she has are beyond your imagination. Becoming rich is nothing. She wants to stand proudly with her beloved homeland, dominating the world together! What? To use the golden finger requires her to kiss and hug her husband? Come on sweetheart, today is also a day for us to cuddle sweetly. Qin Kaize: Online plea for help! With a wife sweet and charming alike, he can't stand one more moment of being confined to a bed. What can he do? "Passionate and Sweet Little Spouse vs. Cold and Mysterious Disabled Tycoon"

COL+ Nan Gua Gua · Urban

Creating an Industrial Empire in 19th Century Parallel World

In a tragic accident, mechanical engineer Poul Nielsen and his best friend, civil engineer Jonathan Axelsen, are killed when a truck crashes into the coffee shop where they were hanging out. Suddenly, they find themselves transmigrated to a parallel world in the late 19th-century country of Avalonia. In this world, they'll need to work tirelessly to earn enough pennies to survive. But they won't settle for just getting by - they want to become the Edison, the Chrysler, the Rockefeller, the Carnegie, the Ford, and the Westinghouse of this new world. In a world without electricity, Poul and Jonathan decide to start an electric power distribution company. But that's not enough - they also want to build appliances and motors to make their business profitable. They see the opportunity to revolutionize ground transportation, and they start an automotive manufacturing company. They tackle huge infrastructure projects such as metro stations, skyscrapers, bridges, tunnels, and dams by starting their own civil engineering firm. They even invest in the arms manufacturing industry. But the road to success won't be easy. Fierce competition awaits them, as robber barons are willing to do everything to crush their competitors. Predator against predator, and government intervention. Poul and Jonathan must use all their engineering expertise and business acumen to navigate this treacherous landscape. Join Poul and Jonathan on their journey to become the wealthiest men in the world in a parallel universe where anything is possible.

SorryImJustDiamond · History

The Tender Beauty is Sweetly Doted in the 20th Century Novel!

【Super Sweet Romance! Direct tough guy × Tender spoiled beauty】The pampered heiress Ye Manman transmigrates into a period novel, becoming an important supporting character whose luck has been stolen and who suffers repeated humiliations from the female lead. From the moment they get married, their destinies begin to diverge drastically. The female lead rises steadily, while the supporting character remains devoted to the male lead, maintaining her purity and refusing to compromise. Eventually, she's impoverished, abducted into the mountains, and becomes mentally unstable. Ye Manman speechless jpg. Counting on her fingers, she lists out all the qualities of her rugged husband: full-time nanny, all-around housekeeper, elite chef, fully automated money machine... The picky and shopping-loving Ye Manman exclaims her love for him. Married! Committed for life! Wouldn't leave him even if beaten! From the day they got married, no one in the village had high hopes. Ye Manman is delicate and soft, unable to carry things on her shoulders or work in the fields, expecting everything to be handed to her. She frequently collects flowers and eats wild fruits. People say the man has married a living ancestor, unable to bear it, predicting the marriage will end soon. However, the more demanding Ye Manman becomes, the more doting the man is, making the entire village incredibly jealous and envious... Their lives only get better, renovating and expanding, doing business to buy a western-style house, even getting into college to become the richest family... The original female lead, supposed to be living a life of luxury in a mansion and driving fancy cars, ends up in tatters, lying on the ground, staring at the sky. "What exactly went wrong? Where is the promised life of wealth and honor?"

Yi Qianxun · Urban

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What bad intentions can my husband have?

Xue Dao, whom Lin Zhao was going to marry, was a monk in the past. However, she remembered in her previous life that this person had returned to secular life and became an official. However, he had the heart of a snake and turned the Great Chen Dynasty into hell in order to seize power. However, when she became his, she realized that he was really a demon. But was he…a wife doting demon? -- Xue said, Amitabha, I can't kill. Lin Zhao: If you want to eat meat, just say it. Let me be your wife. -- "Book friend group: 429908206 (Qin family's son)"

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Sandbox War

New book, The National Overlord Game Hong He, who was about to get a foot massage in the bath city, had transmigrated the moment he lay on the bed. Moreover, it was a transmigration for everyone. This was a grid world. There were humans, trolls, dragons, gnomes, demons… Everyone had a base, and they needed to build a base, develop their territory, and fight or ally with local NPCs. And the disasters that would happen every five days! Hong He had awakened the Red Hand System. This system was created to change the world of Africa, helping Africa to smuggle into Europe and become the king of Europe. Every time Hong He drew a lottery, the worse the item he drew, the darker his luck would be. After his hand turned red, the item he drew would be better. [Congratulations on recruiting a Normal-level Hero] The system was triggered. [Congratulations on recruiting a Unique Hero]

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My brother wants to be the male lead

Most of Zhou Zhi's sisters had already gotten engaged in recent years. Seeing that Zhou Zhi was approaching her twenties and that she was the only one who had not received any news, the group of sisters also started to worry. Zhao Fou even wanted to matchmake her with her fourth brother. However, Zhao Silang did not agree. Zhao Silang was adamant about it. Zhao Silang was so against it that even Zhou Zhi had to ask him," Prince Zhao, getting married is not your life. What are you afraid of?" At this moment, the Zhou family's eldest son smiled without saying a word. There was a hidden knife in his eyes, and it seemed like he wanted Zhao family's fourth son's life. [PS: The dynasty is empty, don't investigate; Fake brother and sister, age difference of six years, little sweet text]

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At the age of 24, He Yu fell in love at first sight with Shu Xian, who was younger than him. At the age of 33, He Yu married his favorite girl. -- At the age of 17, Shu Xian fell in love with the man who planted roses in her back garden. At the age of 26, Shu Xian married the person she loved the most. -- He Yu: "You are the rose that I will spend my whole life with." Shu Xian: " Meeting you is my blessing; staying with you is my wish." I hope we can be brave when it comes to love in our prime.

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