Novels by Camellia

If he failed to give her a satisfying explanation today, she would definitely try every means to dig out the truth later on, and might even bring the matter up to Mia.With this thought in mind, Alan spoke up. When I was little, Miss Juliet’s parents brought her to the Plus City Orphanage. They donated a large sum of money to the orphanage back then and took part in a one-on-one charity sponsorship program, where one family supports one orphan. That’s how I met Miss Juliet. Since I’m a little older than her, she’s always called me brother, and we’ve gotten along like siblings ever since.Juliet caught on right away that Alan wanted to hide his identity as the young master of the Smith Family. She nodded and said to Caroline, That’s right, so Brother Alan and I have known each other for ages!Everything clicked into place for Caroline.It was hardly unusual for wealthy people to engage in charity work.On the whole, Alan’s reasoning sounded plausible and lined up well with what she kne

Alan watched the child glide slowly away and finally let out a breath of relief. He was about to head back to find Juliet when he suddenly spotted a familiar face glaring at him angrily.He took a closer look and blurted out in surprise, Caroline?! What are you doing here?Caroline wrinkled her nose and huffed on purpose. Houhai isn’t your private property. Why wouldn’t I be allowed to come?Alan had no idea Caroline was seething with anger toward him. Sensing her sharp tone, he smiled and said, That’s not what I meant at all. I just think it’s such a coincidence. Neon City is huge—who’d expect to run into each other here?Caroline curled her lip. There’s an old saying that walls have ears. I used to come ice skating at Houhai every winter. I’ve been stuck in Plus City this whole year and never got the chance. Since I’m leaving tomorrow, I wanted to come for one last round before I go, and I never thought I’d bump into you.As she spoke, Caroline shot a glance at Juliet, who was walki

Even though she could not see Juliet’s face, her figure alone made it obvious that she was a breathtaking beauty—her curves outshone Caroline and even Mia by an overwhelming margin.Caroline’s heart sank to rock bottom in an instant.Dejectedly, a thought crossed her mind: No wonder Alan always turned down my advances. He’s already found a new lover here in Neon City.Noticing her sister suddenly freeze, Caroline’s young cousin asked curiously, Sis, what’s wrong?Caroline snapped back to reality and let out a bitter laugh. Nothing. Just lost in thought.Her cousin grinned and pressed, Are you sad about leaving? Why don’t you quit your job at Delaney Group and move back to Neon City?A hollow melancholy washed over Caroline.Her family had never really wanted her to stay away.Her father, uncle and grandfather all hoped she would remain in Neon City and pursue a relationship with Langston, the young heir of the Austin Family.But Caroline’s heart was set on going back.It was not the p

As she spoke, she pointed at the frozen pond water and said, We’ve always kept lots of gorgeous koi fish here. Some have been raised by the Austin Family for over thirty years, and a few are the exact ones you saw back then! But it’s too cold out now, so we moved all the koi to the side wing room next door. We’ll put them back outside once spring comes. Do you want to go see them?Alan asked in surprise, Can koi live that long?Juliet smiled and replied, Koi have an average lifespan of sixty to seventy years. With proper care and ideal living conditions, they can live even longer.She held up her fingers and counted earnestly, You know, there are several kinds of pets that can outlive you if you take excellent care of them. Koi are one, and then there are tortoises and parrots. Macaws and cockatoos can both reach sixty or seventy years old.Right after finishing her sentence, she tugged Alan’s arm. Come on, I’ll take you to see them and see if you can recognize any!Juliet led Alan in

Alan nodded. He knew that with Nancy’s status and standing, she ranked among the city’s top socialites in Neon City. Now that her husband was making a high-profile comeback, she would need to step back into the spotlight in her own way to stand firmly by his side and support him.Juliet asked tentatively, Brother Alan, are you really leaving tomorrow?That’s right. I’m heading out tomorrow, Alan replied.A look of dejection crossed Juliet’s face. After a moment’s hesitation, something suddenly occurred to her, and she spoke up. Brother Alan, come out for a walk with me!Alan questioned her, You’re a huge celebrity. If you step outside casually, won’t the paparazzi trail you and take photos?Juliet smiled. We’ll just disguise ourselves, just like when I picked you up at the airport last time!She went on, Let me take you to the spot we used to play when we were little. Do you remember Gonggu Lane?Gonggu Lane? Alan furrowed his brows. The name felt oddly familiar yet distant at the sam

Old Man Mellon also offered his parting advice. Plan your time wisely and do not slack off. If you arrive late, Mr. Alan will be furious.A heavy gloom weighed on Jess’s heart. Was this really his maternal grandfather? All he cared about was keeping Alan from getting angry.The elderly matriarch, however, spoke gently. She pulled a yellow talisman out of her pocket and handed it to Jess. Jess, I begged for this talisman when I was young. A revered monk blessed it, and its power is genuine. I’ve carried it with me every day all these years. Now I give it to you—it will keep you safe along the way.Jess nodded gratefully. Thank you, Grandma.Alan, who had remained silent until then, spoke up. See? You’ve already made progress. At the very least, you remember to thank your family now.Waves of shame washed over Jess. He mumbled quietly, Thank you for your guidance, Mr. Alan. From now on, I will keep a low profile and conduct myself properly.Mhm. Alan nodded. All right, you should head o

A surge of blazing anger welled up within Ilia upon hearing this, her voice cold as frost. Your Sageze Academy is kicking us while we’re down!Spencer frowned. That’s going too far, Tutor Ilia. Do you honestly believe Newhurst Academy can pass the assessment? This way, you’ll at least walk away with a share of resources. Otherwise, you’ll return empty-handed for certain!Elder Xavier standing beside them smiled faintly. Tutor Ilia, the dean of Sageze Academy is Vice Dean Theodore’s own clansman.The words were spoken casually, yet their underlying message was crystal clear.It was at this moment that Ilia finally understood why she had been unable to secure an audience with Vice Dean Theodore over the ten days she had spent at Heavenly Origin Ancient Academy—her crumbling Newhurst Academy had long been targeted by them.Ilia clenched her delicate jade-like hands tight. She fixed her gaze on Elder Xavier and said icily, I demand an audience with Vice Dean Cynthia!Elder Xavier replied

Delight brimmed in Albert’s eyes as he smiled and said, Tutor Ilia was the squad mentor I had back at Newhurst Academy!Therman and Sweetie finally understood the reason for his great joy—meeting an old acquaintance in such a distant land was truly a rare stroke of luck for Albert.Sweetie frowned in confusion. Your Newhurst Academy’s situation is rather odd, though. You’ve only sent a single tutor for this assessment, with no disciples accompanying her. How can she take part in the evaluation alone?Albert fell silent for a moment. Newhurst Academy had been destroyed, its Soul Force Tree shattered. Even Dean Lane, the academy’s main pillar, had sealed himself away to slow the advance of the malevolent Sacred Spirit creatures invading Newhurst. Enoch’s betrayal had also brought devastating casualties to the academy.The academy’s strength had been crippled by all these disasters. It could barely cling to survival now, struggling to hold itself together, leaving it with no spare energy

After watching them depart, Albert stepped into Zhaotian Pass. A guard promptly came forward to verify his identity and inquire about his reason for entering the academy.Albert spoke, My name is Albert. I am here to meet two acquaintances: Sweetie of the Three-Star Courtyard and Therman of the Four-Star Courtyard. Please send word to them.He was not a registered disciple of Heavenly Origin Ancient Academy, so he required an insider to escort him inside. That was precisely why he had befriended Therman and Sweetie back in the Cavern Secret Realm.He could hardly march up to the guards and demand an audience with Vice Dean Cynthia right away—they would almost certainly dismiss him outright.Moreover, he still needed to gather information: what sort of temperament Cynthia possessed, whether she was approachable, and what her connection to Dean Lane might be.Reaching out through student insiders like Sweetie and Therman was the perfect way to start.The guard treated him politely, with

Albert stared at the route on the map between Supreme Martin’s Clan and Heavenly Origin Ancient Academy. Even with a dragon ship for travel and occasional use of teleportation formations in cities along the way, the journey would still take roughly half a month to complete.Albert let out a quiet sigh, rolled up the map, and pulled out a gilded, exquisitely bound ancient tome inscribed with three archaic characters:Records of the Heavenly Origin.Compiled by the Clark Chamber of Commerce, this compendium contained exhaustive intelligence covering every corner of the Heavenly Origin Divine Continent. It was wildly sought-after across the realm—Divine Realm powerhouses and minor Astral cultivators alike kept close track of its regular updates.To earn an entry within the Records of the Heavenly Origin meant one’s fame had spread far and wide across the continent.Albert opened the tome and flipped straight to the page for the Splendor Rankings.As his gaze swept the list, he spotted se

Thomas gestured for Albert to sit and have some bamboo shoots, then went on, Your performance in the Demon Abyss this time was outstanding—you’ve brought honor to both your father and me.Albert let out an honest, sheepish laugh.Thomas spoke in a calm, mild tone. That True Dragon Embryo Pill is a remarkable treasure. Beyond the obvious benefits it grants, its greater significance lies in letting you grow familiar with the power of Sacred Embryos. In the days ahead… it may even deepen your resonance with the Dragon Sacred Embryo.The Dragon Sacred Embryo? Albert’s heart skipped a beat. The True Dragon Embryo Pill, forged merely from siphoned fragments of Sacred Embryo power, already wielded such monstrous might. He could scarcely fathom what terrifying abilities the legendary Dragon Sacred Embryo itself must hold.Thomas did not dwell further on the subject. He retrieved a scarlet-red bracelet and held it out. I’ll return the Five-Tailed Heavenly Wolf to you. Its previous wounds have

For years following Andrew’s departure, the position of Chief Lord of the First Courtyard of the Dragon Tooth Vein had remained vacant. Without such a pillar to uphold it, the First Courtyard’s standing and influence had dwindled year after year. Many benefits that rightfully belonged to the First Courtyard were seized by the Fourth Courtyard, which had gained momentum to supplant the First Courtyard as the top courtyard of the Dragon Tooth Vein.What made matters worse was that Vein Lord Thomas voiced no objections to this state of affairs; at times, he even granted the Fourth Courtyard extra opportunities. Emboldened by this leniency, the Fourth Courtyard grew increasingly unbridled. The Second and Third Courtyards fared slightly better, bolstered by the leadership of Dennis and Cyrus respectively, yet the First Courtyard suffered terribly. Lacking a Chief Lord to back its interests, it could only stand by and watch as the Fourth Courtyard encroached on its territory and resources.