Phoenix Ascending - Chapter 300 - Devoted Defender

This is a world where civilization and savagery, rudeness and grace coexist,

The flag of the skeleton is flying,

The smell of gunpowder lingers,

Here are coins and muskets!

Here are women and rum!

Sail!

Towards freedom!

PS: This article is inspired by the Pirates of the Caribbean, no empire hegemony, and aims to enjoy the wonderful adventure brought by the romantic ocean!

- Description from novelbuddy

An Yin, a delicate beauty caught in a risky charade, pretends to date playboy Bo Cheng to escape her troubles—until she meets his brother, ​Bo Shaojin: the ruthless, untouchable CEO whose icy dominance rules both boardrooms and high society.Their first encounter crackles with sizzling tension. Shaojin’s piercing gaze lingers on An Yin, his brother’s “girlfriend,” as she trembles under his scrutiny. But when their paths collide again—her, half-dressed and panic-stricken in his bathroom; him, a storm of restraint and hunger—the line between duty and desire shatters.As An Yin’s fake relationship unravels, Shaojin’s ironclad control dissolves. Drunk on obsession, he corners her in a midnight confession, his hardened facade crumbling as he vows, “I won’t touch you…” But his hands whisper promises his words deny.

Quinlan, a simple office worker finds himself transmigrated to an extremely dangerous fantasy a land as a level 1 Commoner with nothing to his name but his wits- and a unique gift that accompanied his teleportation.No one in Thalorind could have predicted that this unassuming arrival- with the assistance of his powerful harem made up of exotic beauties- would one day rise to the top, redefining the very meaning of the term 'power'... And that he may have achieved said result by joining a criminal organization and clawing his way through its ranks.However, in the beginning Quinlan is painfully weak and alone, and thanks to his severe trust issues, joining a team is... hard. However, he soon notices that a lot of people have collars around their necks in this world... People that can't exactly betray him.“Oh, so you are a warrior who is looking for a master that strives to become the strongest? You found him.”“Wait, you are an assassin with an amazing, rare class who has a cruel master? Let me help you have a change of ownership...”“I know that you might not be a slave, but one of my classes is 'Slave Master', which would make you stronger should you become one... So how about it?”Follow Quinlan's journey as he grows in strength, amasses wealth, fights to the death, and meets lovely ladies.

Alpha Kieran Never Took the Same Woman Twice... Until Her!Exiled. Betrayed. Broken. Autumn knew love was a luxury,a blunt lie...until the most ruthless Alpha in the realm claimed her as his mate… only to publicly reject and humiliate her before his entire pack.But when the moon rises, his hands tell a different story.Night after night, he drags her into his bed, his teeth grazing her throat as he growls: “You are my property, little thief.Never forget that!”Secrets lurk beneath his cruelty.Lies poison their bond.And when Autumn discovers her long dead sister is alive...and wearing Kieran’s mark..she will have to choose -Trust fate, trust the Moon Goddess who never favoured her.Or trust her guts![ Disclaimer : There might be scenes that resemble or are near r*pe scenes. But definitely not in the exemplary way. They are there for a reason in the story. It reflects some reality of the brutal world they live in. It unfolds as we move ahead. If it bothers you, please stay away. And please keep in mind, this is a story about a kickass female lead, despite all her suffering, she still kicks balls. So if you want someone whimpering, shy submissive...stay away from the book.PS : This book will gradually introduce you to other supernatural creatures and lores that might not be typically connected to werewolf books. So keep an open mind and try to immerse yourself in the experience. ]So if you are ready...grab your seat belts and lets go on a ride. #HappyReading everyone