HOTD! Busujima's Step Brother - Chapter 42 – Rescue Team and Underground

When I woke up, my father was a nouveau riche whom everyone despised, and I had five great brothers: a black actor in the entertainment industry, a useless lawyer in the field of law, a sickly quack in the medical field, a plagiarizing dog in the design industry, and a school bully.

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.

Miguel transmigrated into the Wild Beast World in the body of a useless teen with the same name as himself after he was betrayed by his disciple, the Harem Emperor, for a knowledge and universal secret that he recently uncovered.In the Wild Beast World, humans could contract Wild Beasts through their Summoning Grimoire, a mysterious book that fated individuals can awaken at the age of 18.In this world of summons and beasts, Miguel awakened with the Beauty Sign-In System, which allowed him to contract legendary beauties as long as he signed in at a specific location.On his first sign-in, he received the Holy Daughter of the Red Family, the Fiery Empress of Legend.Using the Wild Beast World and the Sign-in System as a starting point, Miguel swore to return to the Immortal Cultivation World and settle scores with the Harem Emperor once and for all.Follow Miguel's journey as he reaches for the apex, becoming a legendary figure in all worlds.

One night a mysterious and unexplained phenomenon occurs in the nine provinces. Five years later Chu Feng, a regular outer disciple of the Azure Dragon school, awakens one of the mysterious nine lightning beasts. And discovers an egg sealed inside him.

From there we follow Chu Feng as he crosses the continent, beating up strongest senior brothers, raiding tombs, destroying sects and of course as he conquers beauties.