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Episode 27- whispers in the Bai tower
Author: Valerie snow
last update2025-09-07 01:11:28

The Bai Tower, a steel and glass monolith that towered over the city like a throne made for gods, pierced the night sky. While the streets below continued to hum with life and lights, its upper floors were shrouded in a constant shadow.

There was silence inside. Neon's glow was muted by heavy curtains. The family that ruled from the shadows sat around a long table of polished obsidian that stretched across the room.

The Bai household.

The clan patriarch, Bai Longwei, drummed his fingers on the chair's armrest at the head. Like a ticking clock, every blow reverberated. He looked around at the assembled bloodline sons, uncles, and daughters. Nobody was brave enough to speak first.

Until the silence was broken by a voice.

With a thin and angular face, Bai Ren whispered, "News from the forest." On the table, he set a sealed scroll. "The boy lived."

The room echoed with a murmur.

Another sneered, "Impossible." “That was supposed to be his death. It was never intended for the system
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    At last, the city's outline emerged from the forest. Ahead, iron gates rose like teeth, delineating the boundary of Bai territory, while smoke still clung to the treetops. Emma decelerated, her arm supporting Jared's weight. "We're nearly there." Although she spoke steadily, her eyes darted anxiously in his direction. His breathing was shallow and his steps were erratic, but these were not caused by his wounds. The chain was the culprit. Dark heat tightened around his chest, and every movement sent a pulse through his veins. He dared not show them the depth of the bite.Liam walked ahead, sword drawn, scanning the shadows. His jaw clenched each time Jared stumbled. Finally, he muttered, not looking back, “How long are you planning to keep lying to us?”Jared’s hand twitched. The chain answered instantly.[Restriction Applied: Oath of Ruin.][Warning: Breach of Defiance detected.][Penalty Initiating…]Agony lanced through his ribs, so sudden his knees buckled. Emma caught him before

  • Episode 27- whispers in the Bai tower

    The Bai Tower, a steel and glass monolith that towered over the city like a throne made for gods, pierced the night sky. While the streets below continued to hum with life and lights, its upper floors were shrouded in a constant shadow. There was silence inside. Neon's glow was muted by heavy curtains. The family that ruled from the shadows sat around a long table of polished obsidian that stretched across the room. The Bai household. The clan patriarch, Bai Longwei, drummed his fingers on the chair's armrest at the head. Like a ticking clock, every blow reverberated. He looked around at the assembled bloodline sons, uncles, and daughters. Nobody was brave enough to speak first.Until the silence was broken by a voice. With a thin and angular face, Bai Ren whispered, "News from the forest." On the table, he set a sealed scroll. "The boy lived." The room echoed with a murmur. Another sneered, "Impossible." “That was supposed to be his death. It was never intended for the system

  • Episode 26 – The First Unleashing

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  • Episode 25 – The Wolves at the Gate

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  • Episode 24 – Fractures

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  • Episode 23 – The Heir of Ruin

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