Novels by Lev Bodgan

"I just wanted to return the book you lent me yesterday. Thank you, it was really interesting." Lilian placed the book on his desk and sat in the seat next to him.Across the room, Valerie watched the scene with a cold gaze. She bit her bottom lip, trying to distract herself by writing in her notebook, but her fingers paused halfway."Why is she always around him?" Valerie muttered quietly to herself.Valerie had long harbored feelings for Arkanza. Though she never expressed it directly, she always made sure to be by his side, both as a friend and a support in various things. But since Lilian had come into the picture, Arkanza's attention had become divided, and that made Valerie feel sidelined.Every time she saw Lilian talking to Arkanza, Valerie felt a tightness in her chest. She tried to ignore those feelings, convincing herself that Lilian had no ill intentions. But the more she saw their closeness, the harder it was to suppress her jealousy."Valerie, are you okay?" one of her f

“Thank you,” Arkanza replied curtly, trying to keep his tone neutral.Lilian sat beside him, her face as cheerful as ever. “What’s on your mind? You’ve been daydreaming a lot lately.”Arkanza sighed. “Life. Sometimes it’s too complicated to understand.”Lilian gave a small smile. “Life is like that. But you don’t have to face it alone, Arkanza. Sometimes, sharing helps.”Her words sounded genuine, and for a moment, Arkanza was tempted to open up. But he knew better. He couldn’t trust Lilian completely—not yet.As days passed, Arkanza found himself talking to Lilian more often. They sat together during breaks, shared snacks, or simply chatted casually in the school garden. Lilian often talked about her life at home, about her family running a small bakery near the city center.“My parents are hard workers,” Lilian said one day. “But they always make sure I have time to study and do the things I love.”Arkanza looked at her curiously. “They sound like good people.”“They are,” Lilian re

Lilian appeared seemingly out of nowhere, glaring at the teacher with an unusual sharpness in her eyes.Enzo looked momentarily startled but didn’t back down. “Oh, it’s you again. What is it?” he asked, stepping closer.Lilian stood firm. “I heard Miss Isla is looking for you. She said it’s urgent.”Arkanza felt an unexpected sense of relief. Once again, Lilian had come to his aid. Even though he couldn’t show much gratitude, he sensed something profound in her actions—something he couldn’t easily understand.“What is it you really want from me?” Arkanza asked after a brief silence.Lilian glanced at him before turning back to Enzo. “You’d better go now, or Miss Isla might get upset. It seems important,” she said flatly. Without waiting for Enzo’s response, she pulled Arkanza away.In his mind, Arkanza began to wonder: Why did Lilian always appear in these critical moments? There had to be more to it than just good intentions. Lilian seemed to know something she wasn’t revealing.In t

But Arkanza wasn’t satisfied with that answer. Why did Lilian always appear at critical moments like this?Suspicious ObservationsDays passed, yet the question lingered in Arkanza’s mind. He began to observe Lilian’s movements around the school. She was often seen watching him from afar, but every time he tried to approach her, Lilian disappeared into the crowd.One day, the opportunity arose. In a quiet library, Arkanza found Lilian reading a thick book on psychology.“You always show up at the right time. Are you a spy or something?” Arkanza joked, though he was half-serious.Lilian looked up, smiling faintly. “Maybe I just care.”“Care? Why?”Lilian closed her book and fixed her gaze on Arkanza with an inscrutable expression. “Because I know what it’s like to be in that position. I don’t want to see bad things happen again.”Her answer only deepened Arkanza’s suspicion. He wanted to press further, but Lilian stood up. “I have to go. See you around, Arkanza.”He could only watch as

With unwavering resolve, Arkanza pushed forward. But he was also acutely aware that the deeper he probed, the greater the danger he faced. Damien had the power to destroy everything Arkanza had built, and beyond that, his network could crush anyone who dared to stand in his way.Weeks later, Arkanza received shocking news. He learned that Damien had infiltrated his network—even some of his most trusted allies had betrayed him and sided with Damien. Hearing this, Arkanza realized that his future was in jeopardy. He would not only have to confront Damien directly but also fight against those who had once stood by his side.The only way to uncover Damien’s plan was to face him in person, but Arkanza knew the confrontation would not be easy. If Damien truly knew his every move, every step Arkanza took would be under careful scrutiny.Taking a significant risk, Arkanza decided to meet Damien face-to-face, hoping to uncover who was truly pulling the strings. He knew the meeting would be per

One night, while in his study, Arkanza received a message from one of his trusted subordinates. There was new information that could lead to Malov’s location. Without hesitation, Arkanza decided to follow the lead.But when Arkanza arrived at the location, he was met with an unexpected reality. There, he encountered someone he had once trusted deeply: Evelyn, a brilliant and confident woman he had always considered an ally.“Evelyn?” Arkanza asked in shock, trying to steady himself despite the turmoil in his heart. “What are you doing here?”Evelyn offered a faint smile, cold and devoid of the warmth they once shared.“I didn’t expect you to come, Arkanza. But I suppose this is as good a time as any for a conversation.”“A conversation?” Arkanza felt a chill run through him. “What’s going on? What are you hiding, Evelyn?”Evelyn chuckled softly, her laughter carrying an edge of disdain.“I’m no one now, Arkanza. I’m just playing a much larger game. Malov is the only one who knows wh

"Su Jian, clean the pigsty before lunch," a servant said slowly with a commanding tone, not fully focusing on him. The servant always looked satisfied with a smug expression, even though this was the task given to him.Su Jian nodded faintly. "But I..." Before he could finish his sentence, the servant left.Su Jian sighed, "Alright, it's fine. Let's finish this and then have lunch!" he said, trying to motivate himself.The pigsty behind the house looked very dirty. The foul smell stung his nose, and the pigs seemed very impatient to disturb him. Su Jian reluctantly approached the pigsty, carrying the cleaning tools that had been given to him. He hoped to finish the job quickly and return to the house to rest, but the pigs seemed to have other plans.As soon as he opened the pigsty door, the rumbling sound of the pigs filled the air. Several pigs immediately ran back and forth, jumping over each other as if they were racing. Su Jian tried to avoid the large steps taken by the pigs, but

The night had fallen over the Xia family estate. Stars flickered in the clear sky like scattered diamonds, and a cold breeze blew through the ancient courtyards. Su Jian was sitting on a small wooden stool in the courtyard, a sigh escaping his lips as he watched the moon.“How did I end up here again?” he muttered to himself, scratching his head. He looked at his calloused hands and then at the large family mansion around him. Every day, it felt like he was living in someone else's life—a life filled with cultivators, powerful martial arts, and people who looked at him like he was nothing.The only person who ever seemed to give him any attention—despite the occasional scolding—was Xia Lengyi. His wife, though distant, had defended him more and more lately. Still, Su Jian knew he was out of place here. He didn’t understand cultivation, and no matter how hard he tried, all the complex techniques seemed to bounce off his head like water off a rock.Inside the main hall, Xia Lengyi sat w

Kediaman keluarga Xia selalu tampak megah di siang hari. Bangunan-bangunan yang diukir dengan indah berdiri tegak, mewujudkan kemegahan keluarga pembudidaya bergengsi yang telah bertahan selama ratusan tahun. Namun, di balik keanggunan itu, suasana hari ini menegangkan. Su Jian berdiri di tengah aula besar keluarga Xia, diapit oleh dua penjaga dengan wajah tegas. Semua tatapan di ruangan itu dipenuhi dengan penghinaan dan hinaan, seolah-olah Su Jian tidak lebih dari seekor serangga yang mengganggu kedamaian mereka.Su Jian, seperti biasa, tampak bingung. Postur tubuhnya tegak, tetapi wajahnya mencerminkan campuran kepanikan dan kepolosan. Kemejanya sedikit kusut, sisa-sisa kekacauan sebelumnya. Pagi itu, saat membersihkan salah satu ruang artefak keluarga Xia, dia secara tidak sengaja menjatuhkan vas kuno yang, tanpa sepengetahuannya, berisi pecahan energi spiritual. Meskipun vas itu telah lama kehilangan fungsinya, insiden itu dengan cepat menyulut kemarahan beberapa anggota keluarga

Lengyi took a deep breath, as if feeling the morning air for the first time in a very long time. Her chest felt lighter, unlike the days before. Her head turned slowly, her eyes catching the image of Su Jian sleeping on the chair beside her bed. Su Jian looked exhausted, his head drooping with his body slumped awkwardly. Lengyi smiled faintly at the sight of him, warmth stirring in her heart.“What has he done to end up like this…” she murmured softly, her voice trembling slightly.Lengyi tried to move her body. Her hand lifted, fingers grasping the blanket. There was no pain. Carefully, she tried to sit up. A warmth spread through her body, something she hadn’t felt since returning from the battlefield. There was energy flowing within her, something both foreign and familiar at the same time.Lengyi’s eyes widened in shock. That strength—it was back. She could feel her meridians. The spiritual energy that had once felt empty now swirled gently within her body, like a small river comi

Su Jian opened the small wooden box and gazed at the golden pill inside. The pill emitted a faint glow, as though it had a life of its own. Su Jian’s heart pounded with both hope and doubt. Would this pill truly help? Or would it make things worse? But he had no other choice. This was the only hope he had.“Forgive me, Lengyi,” he whispered. “I have to do this. I can’t bear to see you suffer like this…”He gently lifted his wife’s head and carefully slipped the pill into her mouth. He poured small sips of water to help her swallow it. Lengyi blinked faintly, but she was far too weak to fully regain consciousness.Su Jian laid her head back onto the pillow and gripped her hand tightly. “Hold on, Lengyi. Please…”The night grew even quieter. But just as Su Jian began to feel some relief, a cold voice crept into his ears.“What are you doing here, Master?”Su Jian flinched, his head whipping around. He searched for the source of the voice but found nothing. The voice sighed and knocked o

Shen Wei scoffed mockingly. “A lowly son-in-law and his useless wife? You think I’m afraid of you?” Yet, in the end, he left with a disgruntled click of his tongue.Su Jian turned to look at Lengyi, who lowered her head, tears streaming down her cheeks. “I’ve only become a burden to you, Su Jian…”Su Jian gripped his wife’s shoulders firmly. “Don’t ever think that. You’re not a burden, Lengyi. I promise I’ll find a way to heal you.”Days passed, and Su Jian began searching tirelessly for ways to heal his wife’s shattered meridians. He traveled to remote places, seeking out skilled healers, even meeting cultivators with healing abilities. Yet all his efforts were in vain.One day, as Su Jian sat deep in thought by the edge of a small lake, an old man with long white hair approached him. His clothes were plain, but there was an inexplicable aura of majesty surrounding him.“You look desperate, young man,” the old man said.Su Jian looked at him in confusion. “I… I just want to heal my w