Rebirth As a Fatuous and Self-indulgent Ruler - Chapter 268 - The Anticlimactic Kidnapping

In a world where Taming Beasts determine strength and destiny, Leonhardt Valtara is reborn as the heir of the most feared villainous family in history. The Valtaras are ruthless, powerful, and utterly devoted to their own—especially to Leonhardt, their beloved son.But his greatest surprise?He is married to Celestia Nightshade—the Number One Villain, a peerless beauty, and the most genius Taming Beast Master of her generation. Feared by the world, Celestia wields unmatched power, yet behind closed doors, she is the most doting wife, willing to burn kingdoms if it means protecting Leonhardt.However, fate has already written his downfall.The original protagonist, Rael Ascarion, a rising hero, is destined to gather allies, defeat the villains, and restore “justice.” By his side is Evelyn Astralis, the heroine meant to love him. According to the original story, Leonhardt and Celestia are fated to lose.But why should he follow a script that leads to his destruction?With his reincarnated knowledge, Celestia’s overwhelming power, and his first beast, Ironhorn, the Indomitable Rhino, Leonhardt will crush fate itself and carve his own path.If the world wants him to be a villain…Then he will become the greatest villain of all time.

The most important duty of a Taoist priest is getting rid of monsters and exorcising ghosts, raising his temple’s reputation! Though, well, Xie Lingya is not a Taoist priest, he just has the Immortal Roots…

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Some people can learn in a day what takes others ten years of hard work. Xie Lingya is like this – other people have to cleanse themselves and meditate to draw talismans, he can do it as easy as drinking a glass of water. Unfortunately, in this era, graduating from a renowned university is much more valuable than the talent for cultivation. He who has the Immortal Roots finally chose to study finance.

However, the world is unpredictable. His uncle, a Taoist priest, died unexpectedly, leaving his temple to Xie Lingya. His last wish was for his nephew to find the right person to inherit his sect’s teachings.

So Xie Lingya, who had no intentions to become a Taoist, ended up as… the owner of a Taoist temple. He began to earnestly manage the deserted little place, striving to gain believers. He also struggled to recruit priests, in hope of finding a suitable successor for his uncle. After a chance encounter, his target became Shi Changxuan, who came from an influential Taoist family and had outstanding skills. Not scared off by the man’s aloof personality, he struck up a conversation and tried to get his phone number. He didn’t realize this move could be easily misunderstood…

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A college student was returning home after studying abroad for several years when the end of the world happened. A dragon appeared out of nowhere and attacked the plane he was in, thanks to an incredible amount of luck and his quick-thinking, he managed to survive the plane crash only to get stuck on a tropical island. A weird system took over the world and brought monsters to Earth. While nations collapsed and the world as a whole was being destroyed by ridiculous monsters, Leon was stuck on a godforsaken island with no chances of being rescued. What will happen to him? How will the world change while he is away? Will he even manage to return? The story, all names, characters, and incidents portrayed in this production are fictitious. No identification with actual persons (living or deceased), places, buildings, and products is intended or should be inferred.

Space, System, Treasure, Spirit Tools … other protagonists all have golden fingers, Shi Qing: this young grandpa [Xiao Ye] is a golden finger.

It’s just that …he is now a golden finger and even more importantly bound to a host?

And so this host, has a backstory resulting a bloody darkened heart and soul, truly a psychopath!

A psychopath I can endure, but I also have to work together with the psychopath through different worlds, can I endure?

Ancient times, modern times, apocalypse, futuristic….

Traveling throughout the worlds, Shi Qing thinks the host isn’t as bad as he imagined? Strange.

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