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On the northwestern shore of Lake Zurich, in a large estate-like house, six young men dressed in casual clothing were leisurely watching TV or playing cards. Suddenly, a knock came at the door. The young men exchanged glances but continued their activities. However, their right or left hands seemed to rest unconsciously near their waists. One of the young men watching TV stood up and walked to the door. Several young men in black trench coats entered, about the same age as…-
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Following a narrow path toward Le'an County, one would come across a wide river, approximately eight zhang across, aptly named the "Eight-Zhang River" by the locals.The river was abundant with "carp crook," a term for carp. Perhaps due to the scarcity of fishermen in the area and the absence of natural predators for the carp, these "carp crook" often grew to remarkable sizes.Years ago, Gu Ning'an once caught a red-tailed carp over two meters long and weighing more than a hundred jin.This red-tailed carp,…-
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When Masashi returned to the hotel, it was already past 2 p.m.He called the airport and found that the earliest flight to Tokyo wasn’t until 5 p.m. With time to spare, Masashi decided to go for a walk.Nepal was a beautiful place, with much of the country untouched by industrial pollution. The greenery of plants and trees was everywhere, and the air was as crystal-clear as glass.After a short while, Masashi began to feel a bit hungry, realizing that aside from a small meal on the plane, he hadn’t eaten…
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"This should be the place!" Following Guo Teng’s pointing finger, they saw a house without any signage. The front door was ajar. Feng Wei’s expression changed instantly, and she pushed the door open without hesitation. The moment the door swung open, a faintly sweet, metallic scent of blood wafted out. But the small courtyard before them was spotlessly clean—no bloodstains, no signs of a struggle. Feng Wei and Guo Teng exchanged a glance before splitting up to search the only two rooms in the…
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Time passed quickly, and before long, a semester had gone by, and the New Year was almost upon them.As expected, the Yamaguchi-gumi sent people to follow him, but Masashi acted as if he had no idea anyone was tracking him and went on with his life as usual. After over two months of investigation, the Yamaguchi-gumi still couldn’t uncover anything, and they eventually gave up.Meanwhile, the Black Dragon gang and the Manhattan gang led by Donald King had several large-scale street gunfights, with both…
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The sunlight was just right. The warm morning rays slanted onto the octagonal pavilion, casting a golden sheen on the eaves still damp with morning dew. Inside the pavilion, Gu Ning'an sat opposite the father and daughter of the Wu family. On the wooden table before them were cups of "Wishing Spring"—this year's new tea, crafted by Old Wu himself. The tea’s fragrance lingered through the pavilion, complementing the perfect spring light—it was truly a harmonious pairing. Old Wu sat with his hands…
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“This is crazy, we almost died,” Masashi chuckled as he looked at Amy, who was huddled closely against him.“Who are you, exactly? Are you with Murphy's people?” Ailin asked nervously.“I already told you, I’m just a regular tourist who happened to hit it off with this little kid and decided to lend a hand.”“You’re really not with Murphy?” Ailin asked, half-believing.“I don’t even know who this Murphy person is, so think what you want,” Masashi shrugged, turning on the…
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"First, I would like to prove my innocence!" As he spoke, Great Lama Omniscient pulled a pair of scissors from his robes and said solemnly, "My ancestor was once an executioner." "After learning this heretical art, I used the ancestral memorial tablet to summon the soul of my ancestor." "This is absolutely not soul-refinement through murder, nor the use of wandering ghosts dug up from some field!" With those words, Great Lama Omniscient began chanting an incantation! From the rusted scissors, a stream…
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On Sunday, Masashi arrived as scheduled at the meeting place, a teahouse across from the Keio Plaza Hotel in Shinjuku.Shinjuku on weekends was even more crowded than usual, filled mostly with young people dressed fashionably. Led by a server, Masashi quickly found Aiko and her friends. The three girls looked pleased to see him—except for Aiko, who wore a displeased expression.“How do you expect to pass as my boyfriend dressed like that?”Masashi looked himself over and replied, “This is how I…
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“What are you mumbling about at the door!” “Are you going to continue studying or not!” Hearing the old cobbler's impatient shout from behind him, Ma Mingcai quickly turned around and brought the large bundle over to the table. The old cobbler looked puzzled. “Hey, I just don’t get it. Why are you so polite to a young man like that? Like he’s a senior or something.” Ma Mingcai froze. “I am the junior here.” The old cobbler paused, then said, “So it’s about seniority, huh? No…
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