After an Infinite Flow Player Retires - Chapter 8

In a world torn apart by rifts that release dangerous monsters, Espers—humans imbued with powerful abilities—serve as humanity's last line of defense. But the power of an Esper comes with a price. Overuse of their abilities leads to dangerous corruption, a force that can destroy them from the inside out. This is where Guides come in: individuals with the unique ability to calm the corruption within Espers and restore their balance.Rowan Mercer, an S-class Guide, is one of the best in his field, capable of stabilizing even the most dangerous Espers. He has worked quietly behind the scenes, helping those in need, but his life takes a dramatic turn when he is called to work with Lucian Vaughn, an S-class Esper whose immense power and unstable corruption levels make him a dangerous threat to himself and others.Lucian, a tall, stoic, and enigmatic figure, has long fought against the growing corruption within him. At first, his relationship with Rowan is purely professional—Rowan as his Guide, helping him to stay in control. However, as their interactions grow more frequent, their bond deepens in ways neither expected. What started as a simple duty soon turns into a complex relationship where power, trust, and vulnerability collide.As the world around them faces escalating threats from rifts, Rowan and Lucian must navigate not only their personal challenges but also the dangerous world of Espers and Guides. Their bond will be tested as they fight together against the corrupting forces that threaten them both.In Corrupted Bonds, survival isn’t just about battling monsters from the rifts—it's about fighting the darkness within themselves and finding a way to stay connected in a world that’s constantly pulling them apart.

Lin Xiao Ci transmigrated! Her identity is a female villain in a novel in the ancient times. In order to get close to the male lead, her character has walked the path of seeking death. She decided to stay away from the male lead and his family, cherishing her life. Speedily, she prepared divorce papers and delivered to the male lead who had been set up by the original villain to marry her. “Husband, I would like to turn over a new leaf. In the past I have used you and I have wronged you. Now, I will return you your freedom.” The man snatched and tore the divorce papers into pieces, and fiercely said “Dream on!”

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She is the rising (new) movie queen of the entertainment circle, who is also Beijing’s Ye Family long-lost Second Young Miss. Everyone knows that the Ye Family Eldest Young Miss is the chairman of Fenghai Group; Ye Family Third Young Master is a Major General of the military area; and yet, Ye family wants the second young miss to come back home, but she is just a flower vase (pretty face) of the entertainment industry.

Father doesn’t love her, Mother is not fond of her. However, no one knows that she is merely a vase on the surface. In fact, she is actually the top special agent that gives endless headaches to all international big shots. She, is higher (loftier) than the military industry added together!

But she didn’t imagine that, with one slip, she unexpectedly got bound to a system that draws energy from completing tasks.

From then on, she crossed numerous parallel worlds and rewrote all kinds of miserable lives. Regardless of which world, she lived flourishingly. But she did not expect to attract a mysterious force’s big shot during these tasks…

When she draws the energy to return to the summit of reality, With the body of Ye’s family second miss, she can have whatever she wants​, but the family business can’t accept it. It’s just that it’s not good to have a man who is always behind her, how can she be worthy of the title ‘Top Secret Agent’ given by the international big shots?!

Wait for her to unmask her identity, one by one, it is precisely the time for the Phoenix to overlook the land under the heavens.

One is a mysterious teenager who is frighteningly outstanding. The other is a top agent who is famous all over the world. It’s a love showdown between the strong and the strong.

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