Chapter 302: Chapter 272: The True Name of the 4th Princess, Her Highness Nanzhi, Attacking the Divine Hall of Joy
Chen Xi was silent for a long time, then chuckled. "You are quite sincere."
As she spoke, she leaned forward at an oppressive angle, staring coldly at Chu Yi, her lips as bright red as blood. "So, what about the Moon Princess?"
The moment she spoke, the entire hall twisted and distorted. Cloudy white eyeballs, filled with malevolent intent, bulged out and fixed themselves on Chu Yi.
"Don’t tell me you spent a day with the Moon Princess and nothing happened."
"With her temper, she would never allow an outsider in unless they were close."
She leaned even closer; the flickering candlelight made her rose-petal-like lips appear even redder.
At this point, Chen Xi’s purple eyes lit up with a spark of gossip. She was genuinely curious about the relationship between Chu Yi and the Moon Princess. Could it be they were of the same bloodline, and Chu Yi was a lost descendant of the Moon Gods? Otherwise, it was hard to explain why the Moon Princess would travel so far to the Dark World, and how Chu Yi had known when to climb the Blood Ladder—details hinting at a close connection between them.
"That’s a deal between me and the Moon Princess. I have no obligation to answer you."
Chu Yi was unafraid. He understood her aim was to dig into his secrets; otherwise, she wouldn’t have investigated so thoroughly.
Might as well cut to the chase and fight it out.
"Eh?"
Seeing the young man’s cold demeanor, not even touching the meal she had carefully prepared, Chen Xi’s eyes flickered with surprise. "Alright, I suppose you’ve recognized it by now."
Shadows swirled chaotically, and a thick mist swept through, like a giant beast swallowing her figure.
From the mist, a staircase formed of intertwined flower vines and branches descended, and from it stepped a young girl.
Her petite, exquisite figure was clad only in an ink-black fairy dress. Slender, delicate legs extended from the hem, her pale, dainty feet treading above a carpet of flower petals, moving with such grace she seemed to float without touching the ground.
The girl had a delicate, rosy, and exquisite face, beautiful as a flower reflected in water. Her rich, dark hair, like satin, cascaded to her waist. Despite her youthful appearance, she exuded an irresistible, world-toppling charm.
"So," Chu Yi said, frozen in place as he looked up at this mesmerizing girl, his killing intent unconcealed, "who exactly are you...?"
The girl in the ink-black dress curtsied gracefully, performing a courtly lady’s bow, and smiled.
"Honored guest, the Fourth Princess of the Royal Court greets you."
"SCREECH~"
Sensing the killing intent radiating from Chu Yi, a purple flame burst forth from the fog, surrounding the girl. It was indeed the King-level Pet Beast, the Void Monarch.
It’s you!
Chu Yi restrained his aura, casting a peculiar glance at the girl.
The Enchanting Demon Fourth Princess, who manipulated all conspiracies within the Royal City, the Joyful Saintess with a flower blooming in her left eye—Xing Mei!
Then, the question arose: Where had the Third Princess gone? He was supposed to be relying on the Third Princess for support. Could it be that this delicate and slender Fourth Princess had heard of his legendary deeds and come here to poach him?
As if noticing the doubt in Chu Yi’s heart, the Fourth Princess, with her little witch-like temper, casually waved her hand. The bizarre items on the table were replaced with a spread of exquisite dishes, the likes of which were seldom seen in the mortal realm.
"AWOO~"
The Void Monarch, unable to wait, swallowed a lamb chop whole, its belly swelling up like a ball, an expression of pure satisfaction on its face.
The original owner of this lamb chop was a terrifying Pet Beast whose body could traverse the cosmos and bring world-ending disasters upon descending into a small world, a creature with the potential to challenge an Overlord.
In the Royal Court, however, it was just a dish, rich with potent essence that could enhance one’s physical strength and was delicious.
"You are my elder sister’s invited guest. Just call me Nanzhi; that’s a name I once used," the Little Witch said, casually picking a name. Her youthful face was pure, like an innocent fawn unacquainted with the ways of the world.
"Mother summoned my sister, so I’m temporarily here to host you. By the way, you’re an older brother, so you mustn’t bully me. Otherwise, I’ll tell my sister and make sure you can never return to the Federation, HMPH~"
Saying this, she looked expectantly at Chu Yi. However, he simply took a seat and started competing with her family’s Xiao Meng for food, utterly ignoring her.
"CRUNCH... CRUNCH..."
As the food entered his mouth, the sounds of chewing were incessant. The delicious flavors tantalized his taste buds, an indescribable delicacy blooming on his palate, like tasting dragon liver and phoenix marrow.
Nanzhi watched him for a while, then raised her slender hand in front of him, but she was still ignored.
This guy... If she didn’t need something from him, she wouldn’t have lowered herself to speak so gently, trying to slowly achieve her objective. Pah! Once she was done using him, she’d toss him into a fiend’s den to sleep with rats and bugs.
Thinking this, she puffed her cheeks and sidled up next to the young man. "Hey," she said innocently, "why are you ignoring me?"
Chu Yi snatched the large beef bone the Void Monarch was gnawing on, took a large bite, and chomped off half of it. It transformed into rich vital energy, which was absorbed by his Human King Body.
His spine emitted a faint, pure luminescence; this was the Candle Dragon, one of the Ten Fierce, feasting. These luxurious dishes made from Pet Beasts were indeed a great supplement for Chu Yi.
As for the Fourth Princess? Sorry, I’m not interested in lolis. Go on, run along and play.
"Big Brother, you must be thirsty. I’ll pour you a bowl of water," Nanzhi said, her expression subtly controlled as she saw the young man paying no heed to her, the Fourth Princess of the Royal Court. She obediently poured a bowl of tea from the table and said softly.
A few flower petals floated on the tea, and a strong honey fragrance wafted from it, whetting one’s appetite.
Chu Yi, finding nothing amiss, drank it down in one gulp.
"PFFT~"
Suddenly, Nanzhi slapped the table and burst into laughter. She laughed so hard, her delicate frame shaking, all semblance of a princess’s composure gone, her lips curling upwards.
"Hahaha~ Big Brother, you actually drank my bathwater! You fell for it!"
"Big Brother has such unique tastes, actually drinking someone’s bathwater. Pervert!"
Just as Nanzhi thought she had turned the tables and was mocking him wantonly, Chu Yi grabbed the teapot and began to gulp it down.
Seeing this, Nanzhi’s laughter abruptly stopped. Her pupils dilated as she looked at the young man with an expression of shock and a hint of disgust, feeling inexplicably nauseous.
"GURGLE GURGLE..."
Chu Yi drank it all in one go and wiped his mouth, still seemingly wanting more. He looked at Nanzhi. "Princess, what did you just say?"
Nanzhi turned her head away, her cheeks flushed a rosy red. "Nothing... nothing... Xiao Meng, eat properly, okay?"
Chu Yi continued enjoying the grand meal, sneering inwardly.
Is that all? He had even tasted his fiancée’s Jasmine Tea. The Lotus Pool where they cultivated together was nearly drunk dry by him (see side story). Moreover, this little loli was just putting on an act. This tea wasn’t bathwater at all, but a type of Spiritual Liquid that nourished the Divine Soul and enhanced one’s Spiritual essence, somewhat akin to the Soul Wine he crafted.
BOOM!
A punch crackling with Thunder Burst sent Xiao Meng, who was trying to snatch food, flying. Chu Yi devoured the rest of the dinner like a whirlwind, the abundant Spiritual nourishment feeding his various Pet Beasts.
At this moment, Nanzhi, holding the whimpering Xiao Meng, stared at Chu Yi and said solemnly, "Brother Chu Yi, I wonder if you have any interest in challenging the Evil Gods?"