Monthly Archives: June 2026

This delayed (and longer-than-usual) section brought to you after a wonderful visit to Japan with friends. Also, if you’ve missed a section or like to read in larger chunks at a time, I shall try to include a link to … Continue reading →

Chapter One (continued) Zhuo Yichen was also still awake deep into the night. There was one sentence he simply could not let go. He walked into the dungeon to see Zhao Yuanzhou seated in meditation with his legs folded beneath … Continue reading →

Chapter One (continued) Wen Xiao squatted down to gather the fallen flowers, inhaling their fragrance. “Huanling Powder, a demon knockout drug. A gift for a gift. Your flowers are pretty, I accept.” A moment later, Zhao Yuanzhou blacked out and … Continue reading →

Chapter One (continued) In the dungeon, an enraged Zhuo Yichen listened to Zhao Yuanzhou’s demand that Wen Xiao accompany him. “Keep dreaming!” He would never allow Wen Xiao to be so close to danger. Zhao Yuanzhou’s ears twitched. He heard … Continue reading →