Chapter 303: Chapter 273: Preparing Feast Items, Sand of Time, Enchanting Demon Night Raid!
"An Evil God?"
Chu Yi lifted his head and looked at the expectant eyes of the little Enchanting Demon girl. "Does Prince Nan Zhi mean to target an Evil God?"
He wasn’t sure if this was an action by the Royal Court or the princess’s personal intention. They had invited him for a candlelight dinner just to rope him in.
"Mhm, mhm."
Nanzhi tiptoed, her delicate hips perching on the table. Her dark skirt revealed a pair of pale, lotus-like calves, snowy and smooth, her restless petite feet swinging.
"We are preparing to attack a Divine Hall of an Evil God and are gathering people. You’re so powerful, Brother Chu Yi; come help us, please."
She blinked playfully, then put on an expression of adoration, her jade-like cheeks blushing as she said softly, "Brother Chu Yi, actually, in my heart, your charm is so great. Please don’t let me down."
Chu Yi: "..."
Due to his limited knowledge, he barely understood the concept of Divine Halls, let alone their secrets.
"I’ve only just been promoted to Golden Beast Tamer and don’t have a single Pet Beast with me. Even if I unleash my Bloodline Power, I’d only have Morning Star Combat Power. I don’t think I can help you."
Chu Yi wasn’t entranced by her coquettish ’Brother~’; instead, he remained cautious. It felt as if this Little Witch was trying to lure him to his death, to use him as cannon fodder.
"Brother Chu Yi, you must be joking. You received the Sun Gods’ acknowledgment and even repelled the Radiant Moon-level Wolf King. If you join us, our operation will proceed much more smoothly."
Nanzhi didn’t give up. Her spade-tipped tail stealthily reached out and twined around a ripe fruit.
She took the fruit, her lips parting to reveal pearly white teeth as she took a light bite. The sweet and sour taste stimulated her taste buds. Tilting her head, she recalled her first encounter with Chu Yi and said,
"The essence of a Divine Hall is a world that has been tainted by Evil Gods. It contains countless benefits."
"If Brother Chu Yi agrees, I can offer you a reward that will surely satisfy you."
What? A Divine Hall is an entire world?
To be precise, it was a small world that had been invaded by Evil Gods and transformed into their private demesne.
But Chu Yi didn’t understand. With the Royal Court’s extensive resources, they had powerful individuals as numerous as hairs on an ox. They shouldn’t be lacking for someone like him, surely?
Unless this operation had specific restrictions. That would explain why a noble Succubus Princess would lower herself to implore his assistance.
Chu Yi, perceiving the workings of causality, vaguely sensed that if he agreed, there would be two potential types of outcomes—one good, and one bad.
Should I agree?
He hesitated. This matter involved a god, and the fate derived from the laws of causality was too obscure. It presented both danger and opportunity.
Without relying on a Pet Beast, he could fully utilize his Human King Body, disguising its power as Bloodline Power, to contend for the benefits within the Divine Hall.
Soon, Chu Yi agreed, but he made an exorbitant demand for resources. Since they were the ones seeking his help, he figured he might as well make them pay dearly.
"Oh, Brother, you’re such a good person!"
Nanzhi beamed with delight and readily agreed. For the Royal Court, with its vast resources, his demands were trivial.
"Then it’s settled. When the operation begins, I’ll send someone to inform you."
As she rose, her skirt billowed and ribbons fluttered around her, and then she vanished.
The entire hall instantly fell silent, with only the flickering flames of the merman oil lamps illuminating the young man’s contemplative expression.
「 」
Led by a maidservant to a bedchamber, Chu Yi declined the suggestive advances of the Enchanting Demon maid. He then began to allocate the resources he had acquired to craft special culinary items.
Coincidentally, some of the things he had requested in advance had just been delivered by Nanzhi.
First, there was an Hourglass. Inside, rare particles of light floated; if magnified countless times, each particle would resemble a vast, boundless starry sky.
This was Sand of Time, a Dawn Star-level time-elemental material. Each grain contained a fragment of the Power of Time.
Time-elemental materials were always rare, let alone high-grade ones.
With a casual gesture, using a series of utensils from his Bizarre Kitchen, Chu Yi consumed three units of Divinity to create a Fruit Smoothie. This concoction could restore the Clock Eye’s depleted essence.
After a period of meditative rest, his pupils began to radiate a brilliant golden light. Every second of time flowing around him became clearly visible, almost tangible.
The light emanating from his eyes could even manipulate time.
The Clock Eye was fully restored!
It felt as if he were a blind man who had just regained his sight.
He also crafted corresponding culinary items for the Divine Hand and the Ten Thousand Souls Banner to enhance their levels and fully restore their Divine Power. Additionally, he prepared items specifically for use in major battles. Only after completing all this did he finally settle down.
As expected, attacking the Divine Hall of an Evil God will be fraught with danger. I’d better make thorough preparations.
Chu Yi activated his Divine Hand, deciding to use its ’Creation Out of Nothing’ ability to define a favorable outcome for himself.
However, since this involved an Evil God, the cost in Divinity would be exceptionally high. But if he made the process vague and introduced unknown variables into fate, focusing solely on an outcome beneficial to himself, the Divinity cost could be significantly reduced.
The fewer the words, the cheaper it was.
After dozens of attempts, Chu Yi settled on a very concise outcome:
"In the Divine Hall, I will be the greatest beneficiary."
Divinity -15.
Damn! So few words, and still so expensive!
Master Chu, who had been feeling rather well-off, felt his expression darken.
Of course, becoming the ’greatest beneficiary’ might also mean seizing something the Royal Court desired, which could reduce his faction reputation with them. If he were to pay for this outcome using Divine Power, the cost would be astronomical.
So, he added another condition:
"Nanzhi is very satisfied with me, and this operation proceeds smoothly."
Divinity -270.
The cost jumping from 15 to 270 Divinity told Chu Yi that even though the Enchanting Demon Royal Court was thoroughly prepared, the operation would still be fraught with difficulties.
He took a deep breath. The Divine Hand grasped a thread of the future, and he decreed, his words becoming law:
"By assisting Nanzhi in the attack on the Divine Hall, I become the greatest beneficiary."
Divinity -20.
The payment was successful!
Although it cost 20 Divinity, the Royal Court will likely provide some Divinity to replenish my stocks. In gaming terms, increasing faction reputation is a good long-term investment.
Glancing at the mere 16 Divinity he had left after the expenditure, Chu Yi couldn’t help but sigh. The 42 units of Divinity he had just obtained had already dwindled to less than half.
Still, having spent so much Divinity, Chu Yi eagerly anticipated the future he had shaped.
It’s getting late. Time for bed. My life is precious, after all.
Chu Yi lay down on the bed and sent his consciousness to the Ten Thousand Souls Ridge.
After inspecting the farm there to his satisfaction, he embraced Jiuying and began to impart some new knowledge to her.
As for the likelihood of an Enchanting Demon attempting a night raid, he figured the chances were slim.
「 」
"Sister, should we really do this? The Master hasn’t instructed us. Acting on our own initiative like this... isn’t it inappropriate?"
By the entrance, an Enchanting Demon with an angelic face and a devilish figure hesitated. She was clad in a pink and white nurse’s uniform, with sheer white stockings tightly wrapping her jade-like legs, accentuating their sensuous curves and creating a striking visual impact.
Another red-haired Enchanting Demon, this one with a voluptuous figure, tucked a strand of hair behind her ear. Exuding an irresistible allure and a myriad of charms, she said, "You’re so dense. Our objective is to ensure the Young Master is satisfied. Don’t forget what we Enchanting Demons excel at."
Doli whispered, "Seduction."
Hela nodded, a knowing, seductive smile playing on her bewitching face. "He’s just a mere human. Let him experience the true prowess of us Enchanting Demons."