Potato Tales

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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 36: The Bull Terrier Mourning a Fallen Brother

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      by Potato The "Blood Feud" mahjong parlor was now packed with people.The once-shattered chandelier had been replaced by the neighboring shop owner with a simple light bulb, illuminating the hall as if it were broad daylight.Over thirty Chaos Faction players from the surrounding area stood there, wide-eyed and shivering as they stared at the crime scene.The sight… it was gruesome, horrifically so.By the mahjong table, Old Yin's body was kneeling, his entire figure wrapped like a newborn in a large curtain. Just…
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      Chapter 35: The Hunter

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      by Potato 88 Lianhu Road.  Ren Ye hurriedly followed Huang Wei down the corridor. Through the window, he glanced at the room where his sister, Ren Qingning, was staying. “We’re pulling people away for this operation—are we sure the security level here won’t drop?”  “The higher-ups sent over another twenty personnel today, including five second-tier players. Many even gave up on their Star Gate missions just to stay here and guard. Don’t worry; nothing’s going to happen,” Huang…
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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 2: The Pardon Arrives

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      by Potato In the dimly lit prison corridor, Huang Wei strode briskly, phone in hand, his face weary. "Based on Ren Ye's rank before the incident, how much would his full compensation be?" he asked."Ren Ye agreed?" came the voice of a man on the other end."Yes, he agreed."The man paused briefly before replying, "According to his previous department's standards, the compensation is calculated as twenty times the average annual disposable income from the previous year, plus forty months of his rank's salary. If he had…
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      Chapter 1: 00848

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      by Potato Shanghai, Qingfu Prison.In a nondescript office, the acrid scent of tobacco permeated the air.A young man with a calm demeanor and striking good looks sat in a chair. He wore an orange prison vest and sported a perfectly smooth, round, shaved head. His posture was relaxed, leaning slightly against the chair back while his feet alternated between pushing against the ground, causing the chair to creak rhythmically.The young man’s name was Ren Ye, inmate #00848 at this prison. He spent his days undergoing…
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      Chapter 10: I’m Feeling Weak

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      by Potato The curtains draped to the floor, enclosing the bed in an intimate, dimly lit space. A man and a woman sat facing each other, the atmosphere thick with ambiguity.The flickering lamplight accentuated the allure of Xu Qingzhao, who had just bathed. Her breath was as fragrant as orchids, and her skin seemed to glow like polished jade. Her delicate figure was partially veiled by a thin, translucent gown, revealing enough to captivate without exposing too much. Her presence exuded an intoxicating charm that…
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      Chapter 9: The Princess’ Invitation

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      by Potato In the pitch-black secret chamber, where the darkness seemed impenetrable, gusts of eerie wind swirled. The sudden extinguishing of the flames was followed by a chilling cry that echoed throughout.A fear capable of shaking one’s soul surged straight to the crown of Ren Ye’s head.Although he could no longer see that haunting face in the darkness, every detail of it had been seared into his memory with unbearable clarity.He felt his entire body stiffen, as if something were pressing against his back. His…
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      Chapter 8: A Hidden Chamber

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      by Potato "…!"The ten players scattered throughout Prince Huai's residence simultaneously activated their mainline tasks. Some had to maintain their concealment, while others needed to act aggressively or travel far afield.Ren Ye, holding the Nation-Stabilizing Sword, had propelled the “script reenactment” process forward significantly....Inside the Hall of Tranquility, Ren Ye stood behind the throne, gripping the Nation-Stabilizing Sword as clarity flooded his mind.The room's bizarre phenomena had vanished,…
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      Chapter 7: The Return of the Nation-Stabilizing Sword

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      by Potato Outside the Hall of Sincerity, the scorching midday sun baked the earth, creating a stifling heat.Ren Ye hurried out of the hall, glancing around before preparing to chase after the princess consort's departing carriage.Unexpectedly, the maidservant Lian'er, waiting at the foot of the steps, spoke first: "Your Highness, the princess consort has left a message for you. She requests that you bathe and dress formally tonight at the hour of the Dog (7–9 PM) and visit her chambers for a discussion." Ren Ye…
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