Hansen stood between two portals, his heart torn in two. On one side, Kira and Elara—the only family he had in this foreign world. On the other, the true world of cultivation, a place where he could reach the peak of power and perhaps… find a way home for real."Choose wisely," the voice of the Sky God echoed. "Return as a mortal man, or continue as an immortal cultivator."Hansen clenched his fists. In the first portal, he saw Kira kneeling in the ruins, her tears falling onto the dusty ground. Elara stood behind her, her face blank but eyes red. Laotaro gathered the remaining fragments of the Ginseng, as if hoping to reassemble it.In the second portal, floating mountains soared through a blue sky, ancient swords gleamed in the distance, and spiritual energy flowed like rivers of gold."I…"Suddenly, from the first portal, Kira’s desperate voice rang out: "We’ll find a way to bring you back, Han!"Something stirred in Hansen’s chest. He remembered his promise to them—a promise to pr

The morning sun crept gently through the window, softly washing over Hansen’s already-awake face. His eyes—usually alert and calculating—now looked at Kira with a rare tenderness. Her body was still wrapped under the blanket, only her shoulders and messy black hair visible atop the pillow.Hansen took a deep breath. Memories of the previous night flashed in his mind—the trembling first touch, Kira’s breathless gasps between kisses, and how her body responded to every stroke of his hand. The dried blood on the sheet wasn’t just proof of Kira’s virginity, but a small battle they had fought against the pain that had slipped between those intimate moments."I'm okay," Kira had whispered last night, even though her forehead had furrowed in discomfort.Hansen rubbed his face. Desire still smoldered within him, but he held it back. Kira must be exhausted—not just from work, but also from their first experience together.Moving carefully, Hansen got out of bed, trying not to wake her. He grab

Darian lunged like lightning, his long claws slicing through the air just inches from Hansen’s face. Hansen dodged to the side with agility, but Kira could see a trickle of blood running from a cut on his cheek."The so-called great master," Darian sneered, his eyes glowing red. "All you can do is dodge?"Hansen didn’t respond. His breathing was ragged, the sword in his hand trembling slightly. Kira wanted to rush to help him, but Stanley held her back firmly."Master Hansen has a plan," Stanley whispered. "Trust him."Darian attacked again, this time even faster. Hansen was flung backward, his body crashing into a metal rack, sending medical tools flying."NO!" Kira screamed, struggling to break free.Darian approached Hansen, who lay motionless. A wide grin revealed his long fangs. "Finally. I’m going to drink your so-called special blood."Just as Darian leaned down to bite, something unexpected happened.Hansen’s once-weary eyes suddenly lit up in a brilliant blue."You were too e

Hansen stood on the deserted subway track, his breathing slowly steadying. His hand still gripped the electric baton, its light beginning to fade. Sylvia and the other vampires had escaped, but Kira—"KIRA!" His shout echoed through the empty tunnel.No response.He fumbled into his pocket, pulling out a phone with a cracked screen. His fingers trembled as he dialed."Elara," his voice hoarse. "They took Kira."On the other end, Elara let out a long sigh. "I saw it through the CCTV. A man dragged her eastward, toward the Industrial District."Hansen clenched his fist. "I’m going after them.""Wait!" Elara shouted. "You need a plan. They’re not playing around—""I don’t care if they have a thousand vampires," Hansen growled. "I’ll destroy anything that stands between me and Kira."Elsewhere…Kira’s head throbbed as she slowly regained consciousness. Her body felt heavy, tightly bound to a metal chair. The room around her was dim, lit only by a few candles floating in the air."Ah, the

The morning sky had just begun to brighten when the car stopped in front of Kira’s apartment. Hansen opened the back door and helped Kira out. Her face was still pale, but her eyes were clearer, as if a new strength was slowly growing within her.Elara stood beside them, scanning the surroundings with sharp eyes. “This place is safe for now. But stay alert.”Hansen nodded, then turned to Kira. “You’ll need time to fully recover. But this might help.”He pulled a small book from his jacket. Its cover was simple, with just one word: Fundamental. Kira looked at it, confused.“What is this?” she asked softly.“A cultivation manual,” Hansen replied. “Simple, but enough to strengthen your body and stabilize the foreign energy inside you. I wrote it last night.”Kira took it with both hands. “I don’t even know what to say…”“Just make good use of it,” Hansen said. His eyes were gentle, but firm. “You’re not fully healed, but if you’re diligent, you’ll gain the strength to protect yourself.”