The B-73 human base was attacked by a deformed species with heavy casualties. The Falcon Special Warfare Team was ordered to go to the rescue, when Lu Zexuan saw a strange teenager in the basement full of debris.
The young man was pale and thin, his beautiful black and red pupils did not react at all, and the palm-sized spirit body of a white fox was dying at his feet.
—This is a badly injured guide.
Lu Zexuan immediately took him back to the safe area for treatment.
Within a few days, a number of mysterious officials died in the security zone.
The Federal Investigation Department sent people to investigate but found out that these dead people had more or less intersected with the boy with different pupils.
It’s just that every time, when these people die, he has a perfect alibi.
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Lu Zexuan doubted Yu Ran’s origin, in order to find out the truth, he submitted a matching application to the association and took Yu Ran with him.
Soon, this news spread in the circle: “I heard that Lu Zexuan, an S-class sentinel, took a fancy to a C-class little guide?” “That guide is only 18 years old!” “General Lu really has a unique taste.”
At the federal banquet, the newly grown guide came followed by the tall general, looking innocent, pitiful and weak. Lu Zexuan subconsciously protected him from behind him.
Until one day, the Falcon Special Combat Team was surrounded by mu*derous alien creatures, Lu Zexuan was seriously injured and on the verge of mental collapse.
Before he lost consciousness, he saw the guide beside him stretching out countless spiritual tent**les towards the beasts.
Yu Ran, who was usually simple and innocent, his gaze at that moment was decisive and sharp, his strong spiritual power made all monsters instantly surrender to his feet.
He stepped over the corpse mountain and blood sea of the beasts, calmly walked to Lu Zexuan, and stretched out his hand towards the sentinel: “Do you need me to protect you, General Lu?
Lu Zexuan: “…………”
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No one knows that the boy with different pupils who is innocent on the surface actually has a terrifying and powerful spiritual power.
He was the first guide in history of the Federation to awaken dual spirit animals.
This was a tightly woven story where the author did not waste time on unnecessary details. The side characters were great additions, and the world-building was truly impressive, featuring both smart and quirky spirit animals.
Even though the story is plot-heavy, the romance is present and well-developed. I really appreciated how the romance was built gradually, through a deepening understanding of each other.
An all-around fantastic story! The twists and turns made it hard to put down. Definitely 5 stars!!
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The main character (MC) is a double agent dispatched by the alliance marshal to expose corruption within various government sectors. While the MC is overpowered, the method of unraveling the mystery is very realistic, featuring false leads and piecing together evidence scattered throughout the book. The romance develops naturally as the MC and the love interest (ML) grow closer while collaborating on the investigation. As they work together, the ML gets to know the MC better and faces life-and-death situations alongside them. This deepens their bond, ensuring they understand that each will stand by the other without hesitation, no matter what challenges arise.
I really enjoyed the world-building and the secondary characters; I loved everything about it, muak!
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The most heartbreaking part was the MC's past with his parents. He was raised with so much love... the author was really cruel :((
The story itself isn't very long, only 99 chapters, which isn't as lengthy as other Chinese novels. The translation is pretty okay and understandable, and the machine translation is also decent. It’s stretched out quite well, and I wasn’t bored at all throughout the entire read. I actually finished it in one sitting. , it’s a very satisfying story, and you probably won’t be disappointed.
The side characters are cool as well; you won’t be annoyed with any romantic drama or non/dubcon in this story. Some of the characters were a bit mysterious, and their revelations surprised me. It was overall very fresh and enjoyable for me.
The main character (MC) is very cool. He isn’t innocent or a wimp; he’s cunning and confident. He’s very charming, a bit evil at times, but he has his reasons behind his actions. He’s great at acting and quite powerful, but not so overpowered that the story revolves entirely around him. He knows how to restrain himself and when to let loose. This aspect might not appeal to everyone, but I enjoyed it. His spirit foxes are very funny, especially in their interactions with the male lead’s (ML) eagle.
The male lead (ML) is great. He has his suspicions about the MC, but these are gradually dispelled through the MC’s clever ploys. He’s a very charming character and also quite funny. Him and his eagle make for an entertaining duo. The ML is rational, while his eagle is a bit dim-witted, and their interactions are fantastic, especially when the MC’s foxes get involved. The ML is equally amusing both before and after he figures out that the MC is acting.
There aren’t many cons I can point out. Maybe the ending was a bit too fast, and the conflict between the MC and the villain resolved too easily. Some people might find more issues, but that was really my only note. The story deserves its high rating, in my opinion, but please give it a read and see if you like it!
I want to say first, for this review, that this is a VERY plot-heavy novel. Like, SUPER plot-heavy. I had to take some breaks while reading it because I can only handle so much dense plot in a single day, lol.
But that doesn’t mean the story is bad, of course; it just depends on what kind of story you’re looking for. Personally, the attributes I’d give this novel are ACTION, INTRIGUE, and DECEPTION.
Super fun! The plot is a roller coaster, but it all adds up in a very logical way! There aren’t any plot holes at all, and the author carefully lays everything out step by step.
I really love how, despite the MC being very powerful, the story and plot still make it so that he has to use every bit of that power to survive. So, there’s never a point in the story where it seems like he is powerful just for the sake of being powerful—it all serves a purpose!
I love the slow progression of the romance, too.
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The romance doesn’t really kick off until the MC tells the ML the truth, which is about midway through the story. After that, the ML gets to know the real MC and not the act he puts on, and they make slow but steady progress.
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Funnily enough, the only "loose end" in this story is that the MC has never told the ML he hates sweets. At least, not in the main story. I haven’t read the extras yet, so I don’t know if it happens there, but I like to imagine the ML’s expression when he finds out, lol.
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Despite the romance having a slow progression, everyone is so busy with the plot, which just never rests, that there are very few moments where you wish the romance would have more of an impact. In the first place, this isn’t a story you should read if you’re looking for something with a bigger emphasis on romance than plot.
The romance is still very satisfying, especially by the end!
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The MC is always so busy with the plot that he doesn’t have time to think about romance or feelings. But towards the end of the story, after the ML confesses, he begins to think about it and doesn’t spend any time on denial like "No! I can’t like him!" or whatever. He is just confused since he never liked anyone before. So, when he comes to a decision, he tells the ML right away. It’s very refreshing compared to some other stories that always waffle back and forth between whether they like the ML or not or whether they should say something or not.
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, it’s a fantastic story! Highly recommend!
Ran Ran’s past is quite tragic, especially considering his age and experiences. It’s almost too dramatic with him becoming a [spoiler]double agent.[/spoiler] However, it’s heartening to see that he finds someone who will stand by him through thick and thin, whether the situation is dangerous or not. I’m genuinely happy for him.
One downside for me is the use of stereotypes. For instance, at the main character's wedding, it’s not husband and husband but husband and wife. [spoiler] Another example is the dynamic where the guide is often in a supporting role while the sentinel is always on the front lines. This is particularly evident in the twins’ situation when they swap identities to become a guide and sentinel. I had hoped that when Ran Ran revealed his true identity, the role of the guide would evolve, allowing them to fight alongside their sentinel. Ran Ran himself is a prime example of how a guide can be incredibly powerful and take on frontline roles.[/spoiler]
Despite these issues, I still enjoyed the novel. , it’s a decent read, and I rounded my rating up to 4 stars.