Memoirs of the Returnee - Chapter 263: Desire and Ambition (1)

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Feng Ruqing was a spoiled princess with a hideous countenance in Liu Yun Kingdom. She used to ride roughshod over anyone who stood in her way, backed by her father the emperor who loved her with all his heart.

Not only did she force the chancellor’s son to marry her by breaking the existing loving couple up, but her mother-in-law had also passed out from rage because of her. In the end, she took her own life after the heartbreak and humiliation of being dumped.

When she opened her eyes again, she was no longer the bratty princess who was a good-for-nothing.

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Rumor has it that spirit beasts have become servants in princess’ manor and the princess is devouring precious spirit herb dishes every day.

Rumor has it that the chancellor’s son who pleaded for reconciliation after divorcing the princess was thrown out of the princess’s manor.

Rumor has it that some good-looking young masters went to the princess’s manor in hope of being her servants were nearly killed by the state preceptor.

Rumor has it that the charming state preceptor was looking for the princess eagerly as he wanted to hold her responsible for sleeping with him.

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Ethan Cross was just an ordinary college student in his past life—until he died trying to save a banker playing hero. Now, he finds himself reincarnated in “New World”, a realm plagued by Dread Beasts, where only those who awaken Aethermarks can become Heroes.But there’s a problem.Ethan has awakened as an E-rank Hero, the weakest tier, cursed with only one ability slot—a death sentence for any aspiring warrior. With no powerful clans willing to recruit him and the world already looking down on him, his future seems bleak.Until he discovers his Innate Talent: Sanctum of Beasts.This mysterious power grants him access to a personal dimension, where he can hunt endless waves of Dread Beasts. Unlike the real world, slaying them in this space drops Ability Fragments, which he can combine to gain abilities without slot restrictions. Even better? Time flows differently—he can train for days, yet only an instant passes in reality.Determined to rise from nothing, Ethan embarks on a secret journey to accumulate power. But as he completes missions and unravels the truth about the Black Pits, he realizes there’s something far more sinister lurking beneath the surface.The Hero Association hides dark secrets. Villains roam freely in the shadows. And Dread Beasts may not be the mindless creatures everyone believes them to be.With powerful enemies watching his every move, Ethan must play a dangerous game—remain unnoticed or become the hunter of both beasts and men.But one thing is certain:In this world, strength is everything. And Ethan Cross will carve his own path to the top—no matter the cost.

(Historical Romance + Family Affection + Wealth Accumulation + Feel-Good/Light Novel)The money-loving Film Queen Xia Ningxing time-traveled into an eight-year-old cute kid in a historical setting.Not only did she have five brothers who doted on her as if she were their life, but she also had a mother who treasured her like a precious gem, and most importantly, the future tycoon male lead lived next door.However, in the story, the male lead died young, leaving behind a huge inheritance. To be able to inherit this wealth, Film Queen Xia Ningxing began her pursuit plan in reverse.Later, the male lead pushed Ningxing against the corner of the wall, “I heard that you're marrying me just to wait for my early demise so you can inherit my wealth?”“......” Oops! Caught red-handed!“Too bad, this time I won't neglect my health for the sake of my career. My last health check was normal in all aspects, I should live at least to a hundred years old.”“!!!!!”She never expected that the tycoon doomed to die young was actually reborn!(New book “Eighties” Family Darling At Five And A Half is out~)