Chapter 299: Chapter 269: Royal Court Landscape, Space Wrist Wheel, Black Glutinous Rice Ice Cream
"Princess, I appreciate your kindness, but allow me some time to consider."
Chu Yi did not agree outright. He didn’t want to become the Succubus Princess’s lackey; instead, he had thoughts of freeloading.
For instance, having a few Fur Jade Enchanting Demons as maids to serve tea, pour water, wash his feet, and warm his bed.
Upon hearing this, Chen Xi, standing upon the jade steps, looked down from her elevated position. Her stunningly beautiful face showed a trace of displeasure, which quickly vanished. She said calmly, "As an honored guest, you may take this time to explore the Royal Court. It’s not too late to return to the Federation in ten days. By then, you might have changed your mind."
Chu Yi nodded. "Thank you, Princess, for your hospitality."
He could clearly sense that this princess was giving him a ten-day period to reconsider. He was curious to see what benefits the Succubus Princess would offer to win him over...
COUGH, COUGH...
Could there really be Fur Jade Enchanting Demons?!
Once he finished speaking, Chen Xi turned. With a cloud-like gown trailing behind her, she walked step by step onto the throne. Five large, bean-pod-like eyes stared at Chu Yi for a moment before slowly retracting. Her delicate, snow-white jade hand, like a blossoming White Lotus, brought down a copious rain of flowers—transient and suffused with a cloying, sweet floral scent.
At this moment, the surrounding halls twisted, growing bizarre and surreal. Chu Yi felt a soft hand caress his cheek, then slowly withdraw. Slender, pale fingers lifted his chin, feigning flirtation.
Chu Yi’s eyes narrowed, instantly becoming dangerous.
Heh, woman, you’ve caught my attention.
THWACK!
A sudden pain at the back of his head; a layered, White Lotus-like jade hand had flicked him there.
Chu Yi turned his head, glaring angrily.
A faint, playful laugh drifted into the trailing Merfolk gauze veil as the princess elegantly departed, leaving an arrogant silhouette. The ample curves at her slender waist were visible from the sides of her retreating figure, overflowing with roundness.
This grudge, I will remember it, Chu Yi thought silently, having unknowingly exited the strange, magnificent hall.
The scenery outside the hall was not the eerie and sinister one he had imagined. A gentle glow cast down, flowers flourished, dense with branches and leaves, a myriad of blossoms bloomed. Numerous halls and pavilions rose from the ground, grand and magnificent, with figures occasionally flickering between them.
This familiar yet peculiar architectural style reminded Chu Yi of a game called *The Strange Holy Land ~ Saint’s Descent*.
"Is this the Enchanting Demon Royal Court?"
Chu Yi gazed into the distance. He saw a towering giant tree piercing the sky, its canopy covering all directions. His eyes brightened, filled with a touch of awe.
Vaguely, he saw the giant tree extending a dense web of branches, each as massive as a mountain and grand in scale. Countless cities were built upon them, reaching up into the clouds. He could also see various flying contraptions like Griffins, Giant Dragons, airships, and floating warships.
In comparison, not only people but even whole cities appeared tiny, no more than the size of a leaf on this giant tree.
How immense is this giant tree? If a single branch were to fall, it would seem like the entire sky collapsing. How many cities reside upon it? How large is its population? How many resources does it hold? With such a vast foundation, the number of powerhouses that emerge must be astronomical. Is this the true power of the Enchanting Demon Royal Court?
It was Chu Yi’s first time witnessing such a spectacular scene, and his understanding was refreshed once more. This was clearly a world constructed upon a giant tree.
And the Princess of the Enchanting Demon Royal Court, the future master of all this, had just tried to recruit him, offering him a spot by her side... Did she deliberately let me see this? Does she really think I’m a shameless guy who relies on women? I have to admit, her insight is spot on.
Chu Yi was honest with himself. He felt a twinge in his stomach; he could only resign himself to living off a woman.
Yet, surrendering so quickly seemed too cheap. Chu Yi was already prepared to hold out for a better offer.
"Young Master." At this moment, Doli and Hela approached Chu Yi.
Doli blinked her big eyes, took Chu Yi’s arm, and said innocently, "The Princess has asked us to show you around the Royal Court, Young Master. Perhaps there are resources that you desire."
Nearby, Hela swayed her hips, her fiery figure curvaceous, her long, vivid red hair cascading down, full of allure. With a slender hand, she took out a Wrist Wheel, smiling. "This is a storage item the Princess has gifted. According to Federation standards, it has one thousand cubic meters of capacity."
"This... isn’t quite right," Chu Yi hesitated slightly, but his hand reached out. "Since it’s a gift from the Princess, I thank her for her kind intentions."
He took it and glanced at it. It was a Jade Bracelet crafted from Purple Jade, crystalline and translucent, gleaming brilliantly, with an astonishing one thousand cubic meters of storage space.
Although he was a novice in Beast Taming with little experience, he knew storage equipment was very expensive; otherwise, it would be commonplace. A single cubic meter could fetch an astronomical price, often auctioned off by some wealthy Beast Taming tycoon. Such news was quite common.
The two young women smiled slightly upon seeing this. Chu Yi’s actions were considered an acceptance of the Princess’s goodwill. In their hearts, they already regarded Chu Yi as the prospective royal consort.
With the maidservant’s explanation, Chu Yi activated the Space Wrist Wheel. It clung tightly to his wrist and could be easily activated with Spiritual Power by immersing his thoughts within it.
HISS...
A hissing sound rang out as a cloud of dense fog rolled in, revealing a sinister, bewildering, and evil aura. From within, a spacious carriage was pulled out, resembling a temple being dragged along.
Four bizarre skeletal warhorses stepped out slowly. They bore Demon wings, had sharp, spiral unicorn horns on their foreheads, and their bodies were covered in a layer of bone armor. Trails of ghostly blue flames followed them, each exuding a King-level aura.
Demon-type Pet Beast: Fallen Unicorn.
Unicorns have always been a symbol of nobility and purity, rumored to be the mounts of Angels, inherently powerful. However, after falling into the Abyss, under the radiation of Abyssal power, there is a chance they might reincarnate as Fallen Unicorns.
After their fall, Fallen Unicorns are no longer gentle. Instead, they become ferocious and savage but are exceptionally loyal to their master. They also retain one trait: a fondness for pure maidens.
It’s like how middle-aged men also prefer eighteen-year-olds.
"This is one of the Princess’s carriages for travel. Please, Young Master, get in," Doli smiled softly, gently stroking the neck of a Fallen Unicorn, which immediately began to lick her.
But when Chu Yi tried to board the carriage, the four unicorns immediately let out agitated roars. Their hooves ignited with soul-flames capable of incinerating everything. They glared angrily at Chu Yi, refusing to let a "filthy man" board. Truly off-putting!
"The Princess said that given your talents, Young Master, taming a few mere unicorns shouldn’t be a problem," Hela said, gently caressing her crimson hair and lightly biting her lip, her enchanting gaze almost weaving threads.
Upon hearing this, Chu Yi showed no courtesy. He raised a fist, and bright electric bursts radiated from it.
BOOM—
A loud thunderous sound exploded. The four Fallen Unicorns felt their heads sink as they were smashed into the ground, creating a deep pit.
Just like that, under the astonished gazes of the two Enchanting Demon maidservants, Chu Yi confidently walked into the carriage. He left the four unicorns fainted in the deep pit, their auras chaotic, twitching slightly, numbed by the electricity.
"So fast!" Hela’s beautiful eyes widened. She surprisingly couldn’t see Chu Yi’s speed. In a mere blur, he had defeated four Dawn Star-level Pet Beasts.
Originally, she thought he would use his ancient bloodline’s traits to subdue them, but it was so straightforward and brutal!
Little did she know that Lightning Fist at Lv2 had already allowed Chu Yi to comprehend Martial Arts True Intent for free. His Fist Technique was charged full of terrifying lightning, causing astounding destruction. Coupled with the sneak attack, it directly broke the Fallen Unicorns’ Spiritual Structure, causing them to faint.
Doli comforted the four Pet Beasts, her hands emitting a healing light. Only then did they come around, each showing human-like fear.
This off-putting man is terrifying...
The two women exchanged glances, composed their expressions, and also boarded the carriage. They were carrying out the Princess’s mission and had certain intentions towards Chu Yi, so naturally, they had to accompany him.
Inside the carriage was very spacious, like a grand hall, inlaid with bright pearls. Gauze curtains fluttered softly, and the flicker of lamp oil refined by Merfolk emitted a pleasant, fragrant, oily scent.
On the table, fruits and wine cups were in abundance, along with some unknown snacks.
Doli’s cheeks were rosy, her slender waist twisting uneasily. Her pair of white, jade-like legs were lifted, her lotus-like feet landing in a large hand that gently caressed them, feeling silky smooth and tender.
Beside her, Hela raised a teacup, personally feeding him tea. All was harmonious.
Finally, the pure Enchanting Demon could no longer withstand it. She said shyly, "Young Master, you really shouldn’t do this. If the Princess finds out, she will blame us."
Chu Yi sipped some milk tea. The Royal Court’s exclusive milk tea is indeed delicious. He nodded and said, "Didn’t Her Highness say to make sure I’m satisfied along the way?"
"But..." Doli whispered, her voice gradually fading. She could only lower her head, her eyelashes drooping, like an ostrich burying its head in her ample bosom.
"Heh~ Sister Doli is nervous because it’s her first time encountering a man like you, Young Master," Hela smiled, placing a peeled grape at Chu Yi’s mouth. She grinned. "We Enchanting Demons born from the Mother Tree are inherently powerful. We usually stay in the Royal Court and seldom encounter men."
"Mother Tree?" Chu Yi’s curiosity was piqued. "What revered deity is the Princess’s mother?"
As he spoke, he placed his hand on Hela’s glossy black stockings. The black glutinous rice ice cream bar was indeed delicious.
He wasn’t very familiar with the gods. The Moon Princess was backed by the Night Goddess, an Ancient Pillar-level deity. The Beast Taming system couldn’t even categorize such power; it was far beyond the Solar-level. I’ll need to seriously brush up on this kind of knowledge later.