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Zealtos

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  • Zealtos
    Zealtos2yr
    Replied to WaifuZ

    With this being China? Yes. You'd be seen as spitting in the face of a "top doctor in the world" as a not doctor and not peer. Unless he delicates out procedures, (spoilers: he doesn't) the only one you're calling incompetent is him. Are you trying to tell me that his fabulously rich parents didn't start with the best doctor they could for their cash cow?

    "With that being said, there's no way someone healthy would suddenly lose their ability to move their body and see, so we could only conclude that it is a new illness that can avoid the detection of our current technology. I'm really sorry that I cannot be of more help to you, Young Master. I am also really ashamed to even call myself a doctor whenever I am before you..." Doctor Wang sighed.
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    Cultivation Online
    Games · MyLittleBrother
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  • Zealtos
    Zealtos2yr
    Commented

    An excellent first chapter!

    Ch 1 Awakening
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    I Can See Everything
    Fantasy · MotivatedSloth
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  • Zealtos
    Zealtos2yr
    Commented

    The name of that game? Gwent

    Thanks to the smart marketing move of the developers, the cards were sold per piece rather than in bulk. And according to the rules, the winner of the round could claim any card from the loser's set, greatly raising the stakes of the game.
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    I Can See Everything
    Fantasy · MotivatedSloth
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  • Zealtos
    Zealtos2yr
    Commented

    It's just low spirit particle density. Get to a place where they're thick enough and even liquid Spirit Pools are a thing.

    "Unlike Cultivation Online, cultivation is much slower in the real world, which isn't really that surprising. And with a lack of treasures to assist us, we'll be even slower." Yu Rou mumbled.
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    Cultivation Online
    Games · MyLittleBrother
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  • Zealtos
    Zealtos2yr
    Commented

    Now, I hate the teacher as much as y'all, but at least he did change his mind rather than stubbornly sticking to his original, foolish decision.

    They had made this suggestion earlier and even said the same thing to Del. informing him there might be more danger up ahead. Still, he decided to progress anyway and now he was saying travelling upward was a bad idea.
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    My Vampire System
    Fantasy · JKSManga
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  • Zealtos
    Zealtos2yr
    Commented

    No question for why things are cycled around the rain? Nothing about what makes the rain safest to move and feed? What predators are disadvantaged by the rain? Well, count yourself another anti-fan, Del.

    "I think so," Del replied. "I think these beasts reacted to the rain. They seemed to appear and disappear at the same time as the rain appeared and vanished... Luckily for us, in a place like this, the downpour might be strong, but it doesn't last for long. However, we don't know when the next downpour will be."
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    My Vampire System
    Fantasy · JKSManga
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  • Zealtos
    Zealtos2yr
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    The Good: The editing rarely makes mistakes and the writing is straightforward. The story moves along at a pace that laughs at the slow pace Chinese stories love. The author seems to have a vision and is writing it. The Bad: We're definitely in wish fulfillment territory. The thing that seemed to take the longest was the MC getting his system. The MC borders on leaning on his plot armor and the 4th wall intentionally. Everything is kind of canned otherwise. Dateless loser? Quest to get one. Best friend shows up and immediately offers up his sister. Lots of things are explained by info dumps. The system is so helpful that the MC doesn't have to be smart. Multiple times the MC is in danger or is greedy and with a smile and raise of the hand, the system or the world bend to his will. I have put food effort into reading this, but even I have to stop after a few chapters to give myself a break. I've never seen MC struggle to overcome something and by now, I'm kind of tried of looking. The characters are uninspired. The author, as far as I got, worked too hard showing us that their talent was wasted telling instead of showing. Most of the author's weaknesses are in their interpersonal and cultural understandings. The greatest moment I encountered in the story, where the author was showing their spark, was when the FL spoke French. It was an opportunity for many things, but many, if not all, were wasted. The MC apparently spoke French too, a dead language, in the future, in an area with predominantly Chinese names. It could have been a moment to show the MC having a gap in his knowledge, and thus himself, or to use his skills or the system to overcome. Instead the MC was too cool for human weakness and was perfect. Yay. My final conclusion is that while I look forward to the growth of this author, I'll be looking forward to their next book, rather than more chapters of this one. Whomever their editor and proofreader is, they have my praise and I hope the author realizes the blessing they have.

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    Life Drain System
    Fantasy · Yueliang_Haizi
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  • Zealtos
    Zealtos2yr
    Commented

    If you're that impressed, then I'm disappointed that you don't support him by pointing him in a better direction.

    "So just working on old classes, that are not really used much anymore." Laohu spoke a little surprised again as he expected more. Then Laohu says. "Well, it seems like you are squandering your talents, however just make sure you treat my daughter well."
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    Life Drain System
    Fantasy · Yueliang_Haizi
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  • Zealtos
    Zealtos2yr
    Commented

    Ah yes, advertising the details of your strengths and weaknesses. Not like anyone in this universe would be curious about that, especially after they killed off the rest of your superpowered family

    "That sounds about right. I am still trying out many things, but Sir Laohu is the epitome of strength." Yueliang answered.
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    Life Drain System
    Fantasy · Yueliang_Haizi
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  • Zealtos
    Zealtos2yr
    Commented

    It's something of a status indicator when someone switches language for the conversation partner. Whomever switches is taking the lower status, usually out of respect. With this being a place of service, to the plebeians, it's fine to make them speak French instead of Chinese, but for any guest, honored guest or VIP, this would be a major breach of status, forcing the guest to submit to the servant. I understand that this may be used to show the humility of the FL but if so, it shows that she doesn't understand her status or place.

    "Here we are." She said cutely as she brought him inside a massive sky scraper. Then walked towards the desk assistant. Beginning by saying "Bonjour, pourriez-vous s'il vous plaît informer mon père que je suis venu." (Hello, could you please let my father know I have come.)
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    Life Drain System
    Fantasy · Yueliang_Haizi
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  • Zealtos
    Zealtos2yr
    Commented

    Material exemption is usually a mixed bag kind of trait. Rituals and spells that need materials usually have them less for the spell and more for the caster. Imagine that you need something to represent the "aggression" in an offensive magic. You could do a funny interpretive dance, describe the damage and method in the chant or you could outsource it to a material like an arrow or a predator's tooth or claw. This trait usually lets you skip those steps by just passing mana instead. Everyone initially thinks this is fine, but when there's a +80% or higher cost, suddenly having something on hand to cut down on mana consumption is wise.

    "Yes master, although you could buy it in the system, both of these are two of the most expensive things to buy. This talent actually allows you to control the flow of mana, which means you could cast the spells of the ancients, the elves, and other races. However please do not be reckless, at least wait a little bit until you can at least cast level 4 or 5 spells with ease. As for magic material exemption, it is pretty self explanatory, but basically you do not need supplies to supplement or even cast your spells." Yang said calmly but cautiously.
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    Life Drain System
    Fantasy · Yueliang_Haizi
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  • Zealtos
    Zealtos2yr
    Commented

    With the amount of extra things Yang has to say, I'm reminded of the greatest magician I've ever known: Uncle.

    "One more thing master, as for martial arts, blacksmithing, alchemy, and enchanting. With the knowledge given to you, you are already capable of the best basics. However you will actually need to practice them to become more proficient and fully utilize the knowledge given to you. Although just for doing a demonstration for others, I would say the only thing you need to work on right now is magic. Also one more thing, I recommend doing some missions for coins later in order to buy the equipment for all of these skills, and lastly, I wanted to let you know, you are truly blessed. It seems you were the rare one person in a millennia to be born with the 'magic control' talent, however if that was not enough already, you also got the 'magic material exemption' talent" Yang said, trying to give Yue at least some good news.
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    Life Drain System
    Fantasy · Yueliang_Haizi
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  • Zealtos
    Zealtos2yr
    Commented

    It's not your place to speak on the thoughts and opinions of your boss. It's fine to blame bad information, but unless you actually are the patriarch, it's above your pay grade to comment on this.

    "It seems Mr. Xiang was wrong. You are indeed strong, however you still have a long way to go before you are strong enough."
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    Life Drain System
    Fantasy · Yueliang_Haizi
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  • Zealtos
    Zealtos2yr
    Commented

    The one guy is relatively dead though. Even with medical tech improving, a crushed brain is essentially soup.

    Right as the man turned around, Yueliang was refocused and threw a right punch at the mans face. This time not holding back. Once it landed, everyone in the room heard a loud bone breaking sound as his skull got punctured and his brain squashed inside his head, causing blood to spurt out a lot. Then he went on to the next one faster then before, taking down each of the remaining five subordinates with one punch to the chest to make it difficult to breath. If they did not stay down he broke their back just enough that they could not move but could be fixed at the hospital easily. As these days even if they were paralyzed it is easily fixable, as technology has advanced so much.
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    Life Drain System
    Fantasy · Yueliang_Haizi
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  • Zealtos
    Zealtos2yr
    Replied to UnderageDrinker

    Right? There would be at least a waiting period of observation. Most people don't go on dates day after day, it's easy enough to pay off a potential suitor and underline it with a threat the next day. The author has kind of been cramming the story rather than growing it organically.

    Yueliang punched the next man in the kidney light enough to not cause internal bleeding, but heavily enough to cause severe pain. Then threw a chop at his throat to stop him from speaking, however did not collapse his throat so as not to kill him. The man then fell to the floor like the last, and Yue disappears once more reappearing behind the next one, however unexpectedly he was ready for him and the next guard stabbed him in the stomach right as he appeared before turning around to face him. Yue's blood was spreading on his clothes quickly.
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    Life Drain System
    Fantasy · Yueliang_Haizi
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  • Zealtos
    Zealtos2yr
    Commented

    What kind of negotiator admits to kidnapping? Her family is rich enough to hire quality goons.

    "They are just doing their job, so let us begin." Zuzhang sighed then continued. "Anyway, you were kidnapped because your lady friend's father hired us to do so, and does not like just anyone dating his daughter. You must be strong enough to protect her and yourself, you must be intelligent, you must have high status, and the money to give her the live she deserves. Of these he feels you only mean half maybe three of the four. Either way....
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    Life Drain System
    Fantasy · Yueliang_Haizi
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  • Zealtos
    Zealtos2yr
    Commented

    Also, he walked her all the way to the limo before making sure she was his date?

    "Milady Xue, right?" He asked to make sure he pronounced it right.
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    Life Drain System
    Fantasy · Yueliang_Haizi
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  • Zealtos
    Zealtos2yr
    Commented

    99% of it bought by the Tyrant King, Haha!

    Meanwhile, the soldiers on the walls were cheering seeing their sworn enemies leaving with their tail tucked in between their legs. This was easily one of the sweetest victories they had ever gained on the border.
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    World Domination System
    Fantasy · KillerHemboy
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  • Zealtos
    Zealtos2yr
    Replied to KopiCAT

    Very true. A native English speaker should know the difference in speaking to their master about "the mistress" versus "his mistress". The subtlety may be exactly that, but it should be noticed.

    "His teaching methods must have been too merciful, mustn't they? From today on, let your masteress give you a few good lessons!"
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    Forty Millenniums of Cultivation
    Sci-fi · The Enlightened Master Crouching Cow
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  • Zealtos
    Zealtos2yr
    Replied to BlankReader

    First off, it's been more than a year since I was here. Second, being charitable? I probably read it backwards and missed the "not". Not being charitable? We used to think all snowflakes were unique, and while that's technically true, they're actually divided into 35 categories. Leaves are plentiful and unique, but throw enough together and you're going to start having identical matches. I don't honestly care if it takes millennia of collecting leaves, taking pictures and using a competitive analysis database. Thirdly, thank you, but I don't care anymore.

    In this world, there weren't two completely identical tree leaves, and the same was also true for people.
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    Cultivation Chat Group
    Urban · Legend of the Paladin
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