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    In which Xie Lian bets himself in the Gambler's Den sometime before his third ascension, jumps to a lot of conclusions, and bangs a Ghost King.
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    The figure behind the curtain seemed to study him. “And what will the honorable daozhang bet as his stakes?”
    Here, Xie Lian was at a bit of a loss. What was he willing to risk, for the possibility of finding Wu Ming? “I am truly humble. I own nothing but the clothes on my back. All I have to bet is myself and my time, I suppose. Would twenty years of service suffice?”
    The crowd exploded into commentary again. Truly, this seemed to be quite the spectator event.
    “Work him hard, Chengzhu!” someone shouted.
    “I see what that sly daozhang is getting at,” someone else commented. “He is pretty, however. Hopefully Chengzhu gets good use out of him.”

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    21 Jul 2026

  2. Public Bookmark 24

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    “As you know, my territory is an epicenter of shady business. None who come to my city are without ulterior motives. Personal gain. Deception. Pleasure."

    Xie Lian thought about it, and decided the statement was quite accurate. He nodded along.

    “As such, I have developed my senses to become attuned to certain vices.”

    “That must be helpful.”

    Hua Cheng watched him intently, and said, “Lust, for example.”

    Xie Lian froze.

    “Ah.”

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    13 Jul 2026

  3. Public Bookmark 40

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    Every now and then Hua Cheng takes Xie Lian away from his duties, back to Paradise Manor. In its secret rooms and halls he worships his god in the way only he is allowed to...

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    02 Jul 2026

  4. Public Bookmark 56

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    In the past, it was taboo to call him by his given name. A showcase of disrespect and ignorance, shameful for both the speaker and the listener; thus a highly discouraged practice. But Xie Lian had no shame left with Hua Cheng.

    Or: Xie Lian just wants to hear the sound of his own name come out of his favorite mouth.

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    20 Jun 2026

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    Well, Xie Lian certainly feels fine. His spiritual energy reserves remain untouched. His physical form, as healthy as ever. And his mind, unfettered and free of worldly disturbances.

    There was only one slight… nuisance.

    He couldn’t seem to stop speaking today.

    Xie Lian gets afflicted with a particularly troublesome truth-telling curse from a malicious spirit. Hua Cheng deals with it.

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    18 Jun 2026