The Good-for-nothing Bastard who could gain Skills by Kissing - Chapter 17 Worries & Realizations (Loryarc)

A cultivation story about how a declining sect is restored by a narcissist, a troublemaker, a meanie, an idiot, and a wimpy kid.

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In the distant Eldrathis Galaxy, a vast and uncharted frontier teeming with ancient ruins and deadly secrets, humanity is a small fish in an ocean of monsters. But that doesn’t stop treasure hunters like Clara Dravenmoor, a brilliant and reckless archaeologist, and the Safira's crew, from chasing lost relics buried in the void.Her latest mission? Recovering a priceless artifact from the ruins of Zhaaros, a hostile planet plagued by nomadic warlords and nightmarish creatures. But what she finds isn’t just a relic.It’s him.A pale, otherworldly man, locked away for centuries in a high-tech sarcophagus, covered in mystical markings and dripping with an aura of power that defies reality.He looks confused. No memories. No idea why he was trapped there.But he doesn't look angry.He looks eager.Excited to follow Clara in the Safira through the vast and magnificent galaxy.

An ordinary high school student wakes up in the World of Gods—a realm where divine power decides life and death. He has no allies, no strength, and one relentless enemy hunting him at every step.But this boy is no ordinary prey. With sharp intellect and careful observation, he begins to analyze his enemies, predict their moves, and turn even the smallest advantage into a deadly strategy. Every encounter becomes a game of wit, every choice a calculated risk.As he navigates a world of gods, betrayals, and hidden conspiracies, he learns that strength alone cannot save him—but a clever mind can rewrite fate. To survive, to grow, and to eventually challenge the most powerful beings, he must outthink every opponent… before they outthink him.In a world ruled by omnipotent beings, only the one who plans several steps ahead can rise.

In an Eerie World, the gods have vanished, and the dynasty is in turmoil.Shen Bai transmigrates here, armed with the Art of Appraisal, able to extract Divine Powers from items.Appraise [Lady Sword Dance Painting], extract the Divine Power [Sword Dance Technique]Appraise [Bloodstained Buddha Beads], extract the Divine Power [Vajra Fist]Appraise [Broken General Statue], extract the Divine Power [Piercing Willow Arrow]...