Orluros
Stories
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2.0 M
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Reading
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Hearing the sound of a child crying, Zhang Xiaolong rushed into the small courtyard, not sparing a glance at the others gathered there. He ran straight to his mother’s side, his face full of concern as he looked at his child. When he saw the baby, his brows knit together. He asked: “Mother, why did you bring the child outside without wrapping him in a quilt? On such a cold day, aren’t you afraid the child will catch cold?” Guo Sufei forced a bitter smile, about to reply, when the midwife, who…-
1.2 M • Ongoing
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It was nothing but absolute darkness. Not only were his eyes blind, but even his heart was shrouded in pitch-black gloom. Yet, in this place where not even a sliver of light could be found, Zhang Xiaohua felt an inexplicable sense of safety. It was as if, all around him in the darkness, there existed a presence that was both intimately familiar and utterly strange. Upon careful reflection, Zhang Xiaohua realized, wasn’t this presence the very Dao of Heaven he had sensed during his two moments of unity…
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“Lord Min, you mustn’t!” Zuo Zhengyang, arms folded and leaning against the wall, called out. Min Changwen, who had just stepped past the doorway, glanced at him, lips pressed tight. “I cannot bear for an old friend to be left without even an epitaph. You would not wish that either, would you?” The wind blew in through the open door. Zuo Zhengyang, who had been about to dissuade him further, closed his mouth. Looking toward that scholar, he silently turned his head…
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In a secluded courtyard within the Prefectural City of Zhongzhou. “Hahaha, why must Your Highness be so courteous?” “If leisure permits, Bendian shall naturally pay a visit to the sights you speak so fondly of in Central Province(Zhongzhou).” “Merely hearing your descriptions fills my heart with delight. My mind already yearns for it. However, you also know my nature—state affairs are pressing. Each day’s schedule is long prepared. From the moment the morning dew is born with the…-
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Within his divine sense, Zhang Xiaohua saw that the flawless, perfectly round, and seamlessly joined golden tadpole talisman formation had a narrow slit. From that slender gap, a strange and enchanting fragrance wafted out. Zhang Xiaohua was overjoyed. He immediately sent his divine sense probing through the tiny crevice, only to discover, to his astonishment, that the formation was but a thin layer. Yet within this thin space, there were countless formations, numbering in the billions, each composed of…
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Zhang Cai tightly grasped Zhang Xiaohua’s hands, and with his right hand, still in disbelief, he rubbed his own eyes, taking the opportunity to wipe away some of the dampness there. He looked Zhang Xiaohua up and down, unable to contain his wide smile, and said over and over: “Good, good, as long as you’re back, as long as you’re back.” But then, he turned his head away, quietly wiping away his tears, as if overcome with joy, yet also as if reminded of something else. Before Mr. Liu and Liu…
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On the morning of the ninth day of the first lunar month, in a grove about ten li east of Lu Town’s eastern gate, beneath the rising sun, atop the snow-laden crown of a great pine, a tall and slender young man stood. He squinted at the distant sunrise, an unconscious smile playing at his lips. After a few cycles of breathing exercises, he leapt down from the tree and began practicing his fist techniques, each move precise and measured upon the smooth, snowy ground. He finished one set of forms and,…
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When Zhang Xiaohua caught the flash of hatred in the cat’s eyes, it was as if a heavy hammer struck his heart. He watched as bright red blood trickled from the cat’s mouth, and as its four legs gradually ceased to move. A wave of sorrow suddenly welled up within him. Once the cat lay utterly still, Zhang Xiaohua glanced around, then carefully scooped up the pitiful, feather-light creature from the ground. Step by step, he walked to the roadside, continuing on until he reached a patch of wasteland. Only…
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Qiu Ju laughed and said: “How would I know about that? I did ask him at the time, without knowing his name, how could I tell Qiu Tong? But that disciple said, as long as Qiu Tong reads this letter, she’ll understand. I thought that made sense, so I didn’t press further.” “Oh, I see,” Zhang Xiaohua smiled. “Hehe, then why don’t we just take a look now and find out?” Qiu Ju shot Zhang Xiaohua a glare and said: “Xiaohua, you’re not a little child anymore. How can you still say such…
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The evening breeze swept across the riverbank, reeds swaying gently under the fading crimson glow of the setting sun. With a splashing sound, ripples spread as a small boat pushed through the water and drifted to the ferry crossing. Lu Liangsheng led the old donkey ashore, turned around, and cupped his hands in farewell to the boatman. “Safe travels, honored guests!” The old boatman spoke no more than that. He stowed away his pole, walked toward the bank, glanced around, and, as always,…
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409.5 K • Ongoing
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