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Exiled to a Foreign Land: Managing a Destitute Estate

Philip never expected his new life to be so… complicated. When a tragic accident in the modern metropolis of Bortinto abruptly ends his struggle for survival, he wakes up as the scandal-ridden heir of a ducal house in a world where magic and science coexist. Any fantasies of an easy, heroic life vanish the moment he realizes that the estate that he is tasked with managing is drowning in debt, and his reputation has been shredded by rumors involving his predecessor’s broken engagement to the socialite Lady Rosetta—the granddaughter of a prince. Even as he scrambles to rebuild his estate’s fortunes—grappling with contaminated land, mounting debts, and shrewed industrialists—he unearths troubling secrets about the original Philip’s heartbreak and suicide. A dark, hidden force seems intent on wiping him out for an unknown reason. As conspiracies emerge linking Lady Rosetta’s departure to these shadowy machinations, Philip struggles to separate ally from adversary, not knowing why this power in high places is so bent on destroying him. Meanwhile, the realm teeters on the brink of monumental change. Technological and social revolutions collide with century-old magical traditions, and war drums thunder on the distant borders. Armed with his modern knowledge of finance—now fused with the world’s burgeoning industrial innovations—Philip attempts to ride the trends and transform his estate into a beacon of prosperity and secure his heirship to the ducal title. Yet each small triumph only attracts more enemies. Tasked by the System with cultivating a supernatural entity while uncovering the real reason behind Lady Rosetta’s canceled engagement and the original Philip’s tragic end, he must also shield those he grows to care about from the looming threats. Will he harness the synergy of magic, technology, and commerce to steer his estate toward greatness, or will malevolent forces quash his second chance at life? Will his second chance at life end the same tragic way as his first?
Tux_Philosopher · 330.6k Views

Players: All NPCs in the Sect Are Moles

Coming to the world of the xianxia game "Ashen Heaven," Lin Qingfeng founded his own sect, establishing the Guixi Sect. But for some unknown reason, the local people (NPC) here were completely unwilling to join the sect and take up positions, which caused the sect's development to stagnate. Just at this moment. Su Ling'er, with her counterfeit Spirit Root, accepted a mission from Qingxu Temple: to go undercover in the ancient demonic sect—the Guixi Sect! Here, she witnessed disciples using their bodies as furnaces and forging their bones into swords; they even wanted to refine her into an Immortal Sword! To protect herself, Su Ling'er was forced to become the sole guide for new disciples, and at one point, even became the Saintess of the demonic sect. Facing those who yearned for the demonic path, Su Ling'er personally snuffed out one spark after another! However, she never expected... Qingxu Temple Undercover Agent: I can't believe Senior Sister has truly fallen into demonhood and become a demonic cultivator! Celestial Sword Pavilion Undercover Agent: Hiss! Su Ling'er's methods are so vicious; this Guixi Sect is truly a den of demons! Ghost Spirit Sect Undercover Agent: How terrifying! This person's methods are far more ruthless than our own sect's! This is how we demonic sects should operate! All Undercover Agents: Senior Sister must be testing our loyalty! For the sake of the sect, we will give our all and sacrifice everything! Su Ling'er: I'm not, I didn't, don't say such nonsense! Meanwhile, Eldest Senior Brother Lin Qingfeng only saw that under his Junior Sister's excellent leadership, all the mediocre individuals had been eliminated. Those who remained were all the elite of the elite! Lin Qingfeng: Junior Sister truly did not disappoint me; she has selected true pillars for the sect!
I Can't Ride a Bicycle · 393.9k Views