Potato Tales

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      Chapter 23: A Corpse

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      by Potato “Creak!”The chair emitted a teeth-grating sound as it was adjusted back into position. Ren Ye straightened up instinctively and asked, “That important character… was he a Daoist priest?”His father, who had been muttering about the story plot, paused, startled by the question. “Why are you so worked up?”“I’m asking you—was that important character you mentioned, the one who got killed off, a Daoist priest?” Ren Ye pressed urgently.“Yeah, he was a Daoist priest,” his father…
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      Chapter 24: Player Group Chat

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      by Potato At Home Ren Ye’s face was pale yellow, and his eyes were bloodshot. “Dad, did you and that editor discuss the direction for the rest of the story?” “No, we’re stuck on the part where the Daoist priest’s avatar dies. He’s an important setup character, and without him, it’s hard to move the plot forward.” Ren’s father rested his chin on his hand, striking a thinker’s pose. “Why get stuck? The story isn’t published yet. Just bring him back to life.” Ren Ye tentatively…
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      Chapter 22: Gaining the Organization’s Attention

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      by Potato The bright sunlight baked his cheeks, its warmth becoming unbearable.  Rubbing his sore eyes, Ren Ye groggily woke up. A sharp, acrid smell of smoke hit his nose, making him cough twice involuntarily.  Looking up, he saw a familiar old face — and the ever-present eye gunk.  Standing by the bed, Huang Wei craned his neck, grinning widely. “You’re definitely the reformed convict I had my eye on. You’ve got some real skills!”  Ren Ye frowned, glancing around…
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      Chapter 21: A Tinge of Sorrow

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      by Potato In the damp and chilly dungeon of Prince Huai’s manor, the Imperial Inspector Liu Quan lay weakly on a soggy grass mat. His breath was faint, his eyes fixed blankly on the ceiling, his expression one of utter despair.Dirty, blood-soaked bandages wrapped around his cheeks and limbs, still oozing in places. He looked as miserable as one could imagine.During the attempted palace coup, he had been the most active participant—and suffered the harshest punishment.Ren Ye had slashed him more than a dozen…
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      Chapter 20: Prince Huai

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      by Potato At the break of dawn, under the dim morning light, the spectral horde lingered, ghosts roaming in daylight. Countless ghostly figures surrounded Ren Ye on the high platform, forming a crescent arc. Their hollow, venomous gazes fixated on the gathered officials. Each vengeful spirit bore the ghastly marks of their tragic deaths: some were bloody and mangled, others reduced to half their bodies. Among them, countless hanging ghosts swayed in mid-air, their long tongues protruding, limbs stiff, and dark…
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      Chapter 19: Is She the Traitor?

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      by Potato In the corridor of the Hall of Tranquility, Ren Ye bent down, running his fingers along the gap of a chamber door. Suddenly, his body stiffened.His fingers slid across with no resistance.The hair he had tied in advance was broken. Someone had entered this room recently.Tonight, he had prepared in two places—the sleeping quarters and the Hall of Tranquility. Not because he could predict every detail, but because he had pushed his capabilities to the limit.With only one life to live, one must be extra…
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      Chapter 18: Crimson Armor Battlefield

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      by Potato Zhong Kuishan, the commanding officer of the Qingzhou Guard and a dignified Grade 3 official, had forged his promising career through countless battles and scars. Yet, his life was abruptly ended by a single strike from that foolhardy youth.For Second Fool, he had never stepped foot in the capital nor seen the grandeur of the Golden Throne. He neither understood the high status of senior officials nor recognized the splendor of a Grade 3 leopard-patterned robe.As the breeze swept across the high platform…
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      Chapter 17: The Swift Blade Beneath the Moonlight

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      by Potato A chilling sensation surged from Second Fool's abdomen, spreading through his body and reaching the crown of his head.  In an instant, the burning desire and obsessive infatuation he felt for Liu Ling’er dissipated, leaving no trace.  Standing in the dim corridor, Second Fool's mind cleared, and his eyes regained focus.  He saw Lian’er holding a glowing amulet in her right hand, pressing it firmly against his abdomen. Her delicate face was cold and…
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      Chapter 15: Nobody Does Anything for Free

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      by Potato I am Liu Ling'er.My identity tag is — Songstress.My special abilities within this Star Gate are — enchantment and the ability to create illusions.These are two very powerful abilities. As long as you are human, regardless of gender, no one can resist my charms. The little eunuch who played an important role in the Gu incident, just from one glance at me, thought he had regained his masculinity...But he was too foolish, and was easily lured out by Prince Huai, which almost exposed my identity.From the…
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      Chapter 16: A Long Night

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      by Potato The night deepened, and silence blanketed the world.In the Princess Consort’s quarters, the carved window was propped open with a slender wooden stick, allowing a gentle breeze to waft into the room, causing the palace lanterns to sway lightly.Xu Qingzhao sat cross-legged on a meditation cushion, her gaze deep as she stared at the brilliant starry sky. One hand propped her cheek, while the other played with a teacup, her thoughts wandering who knows where.Not far away, Ren Ye lay sprawled out on the…
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