YM778.TV Chapter 200 - 200: 81: The World Decree
Chapter 200 - 200: 81: The World Decree
Following that, one could clearly feel the summoning light flickering inside the hall, and the chaotic roars of several Soul Pets echoed from within the hall.
Chu Mu completely ignored the commotion behind him and calmly took a step forward, meeting Princess Jinrou’s gaze as he slowly walked towards her carriage.
Seeing Chu Mu approaching, the cold eyes of the eight guards immediately locked onto him. If Chu Mu dared to walk a few more steps forward, they wouldn’t bother asking for any reasons before they attacked!
“Stand down.” Princess Jinrou naturally recognized Chu Mu, her lips lifting into a faint smile.
Princess Jinrou’s smile was due to Chu Mu’s defiant personality.
For anyone else, after arriving in Jia City, they would definitely report to her at the City Lord Mansion right away, fearing that any delay would be blamed.
But this Chu Mu, instead of heading straight to the City Lord Mansion after arriving in Jia City, went to Jia City’s auction house and leisurely joined in the bidding competition. Interestingly, he encountered her and managed to buy Jia Qing’s Level 6 Full-State Offensive Soul Equipment at a low price, taking a great advantage from Jia Qing.
Princess Jinrou chuckled, while Jia Qing’s face darkened, his furious eyes staring at the somewhat embarrassed Jia Luoming and the two retainers…
“Disturbing the princess, hmph, deserves to die!” Jia Qing didn’t notice Princess Jinrou’s command to “stand down” and had already begun reciting his Soul Contract Spell, planning to summon his Soul Pet…
“Jia Qing, City Master, please calm down. This person is the princess’s personal guard, Chu Mu. He came from…” Princess Jinrou’s maid Jinkui immediately advised Vice City Master Jia Qing.
Just as Jia Qing’s spell was about to be completed, he abruptly stopped upon hearing Maid Jenshake’s words, looking at the young man in black clothes with some surprise.
“This person is the princess’s personal guard, Chu Mu?” Jia Qing asked.
“Mmm.” Princess Jinrou only responded with a slight nod, letting go of the curtain and sitting back in her noble carriage without saying anything else.
“Prison Island King Chu Mu, the one who defeated the Nightmare Youth of Luo region, Yang Luosen, not long ago?” Maid Jinrou’s voice was not loud, but everyone around had heard it, their eyes all falling on Chu Mu.
The Battle of Gangluo City had already been a month ago, and most people in the neighboring Jia Domain knew of the Prison Island King Chu Mu. So, when they heard this name, many people revealed expressions of surprise, wanting to see what was so special about this recently famous young expert who defeated top-notch experts.
Is this kid really Chu Mu?” Jia Luoming’s expression was extremely stiff, as he emerged with his two ash-faced retainers, who had just shouted for Chu Mu’s death. Now, he didn’t dare approach Chu Mu at all.
It has to be said that Chu Mu’s fame had indeed become quite resounding in these regions recently. Although Jia Luoming is a first-class expert, there is still a certain distance between him and the top-notch experts such as Chu Mu. Moreover, Chu Mu, the well-known Prison Island King, is said to be a genuine killing maniac. Jia Luoming wouldn’t dare to attack such a person casually.
“Chu Guard, why don’t you bow when you see the princess?” Maid Jinrou looked at Chu Mu and was secretly upset. This Chu Mu really didn’t know any rules. Not only did he not report to the princess when he arrived in Jia City, but he also didn’t bow when he saw her…
Chu Mu didn’t need to bow at half-kneel anymore. He casually lowered his head and put his hand on his chest, saying, “Paying my respects to the princess” would suffice.
“Let’s return to the mansion.” Princess Jinrou instructed.
Chu Mu directly summoned his Night Thunder Dream Beast, jumped onto it, and followed the princess’s golden painted carriage, completely ignoring Jia Luoming who had caused him trouble.
It took Jia Qing, Jia Luoming, and the other retainers quite a while to figure out the whole story. They trailed behind the princess’s entourage while bewildered and still on edge…
On the way back to the City Lord Mansion, Jia Qing and Jia Luoming finally understood the confusion of this incident. Of course, Jia Qing must have been secretly resentful since the Level 6 Full-State Offensive Soul Equipment was clearly what Princess Jinrou had wanted, but Chu Mu had benefited from it. What’s more, there was no way they could force Chu Mu to give it back.
The appearance of the Prison Island King Chu Mu in Jia City had indeed caused quite a stir, especially since Chu Mu was also the personal guard of Nightmare Demon Princess Jinrou.
Princess Jinrou’s status was noble, and although many people had only seen her veiled appearance, everyone was sure that Princess Jinrou was an absolute beauty, causing many young talents to admire her. Naturally, being close to the princess was the dream of many young experts.
Chu Mu’s recent display of prowess, combined with his enviable and detestable identity as the princess’s personal guard, easily stirred the desires of the younger generation experts in Jia City.
In the Soul Pet Master domain where battles are prevalent, defeating Chu Mu would greatly boost one’s reputation, as well as attract the attention of the unattainable princess. Every proud young expert would have the intent to challenge Chu Mu.C
Of course, not many people dared to formally challenge Chu Mu. Those who considered themselves inferior to the Nightmare Youth, Luo Yu, could only be hypocrites who had said a few disdainful words, but none truly issued a challenge. Those who believed they possessed a fighting chance were concerned about offending the princess by publicly challenging her guard. In the end, it was only the top young experts of the Jia family who were considering it and waiting for the right moment to issue a challenge.
Late at night, the cold frost descended. In the uniquely arranged courtyard of the Jia family, three alluring princess maids stood in the four corners of the white stone pavilion, while the close attendant Jin Kui stood at the princess’s side.
Outside the pavilion, eight black-clad guards stood as still as statues, not showing even a hint of their life force.
Chu Mu, as the close bodyguard, didn’t need to stand like a statue outside the pavilion and endure the cold wind. Instead, he leaned on the jade table next to the princess with an expression of boredom, his eyes fixed on the courtyard pond that resembled a small lake…
Princess Jinrou kept her veil on at all times. Chu Mu had a favorable impression of the princess, but he couldn’t always stare at her veil and imagine the stunning face underneath.
Princess Jinrou seemed to enioy soending time alone in deep thought. especially when looking at the lively water. At this moment, her beautiful eyes gazed at the calm pond as she quietly looked on, not saying a word…
“Chu Mu, you have lost a soul. How did that happen?” Finally, the gentle, enchanting voice broke the autumn silence, giving people inexplicable pleasure, just like a beautiful ballad quietly echoing in the quiet, mysterious night…
“Chu Mu, the princess is talking to you!” Jin Kui immediately raised her voice and called out to Chu Mu.
Chu Mu came to his senses, glanced at the huffing and puffing Maid Jinkui, then looked back at Princess Jinrou before opening his mouth to speak: “I made a soul contract with a high species ranked creature, but the Soul Pet rebelled.” “Nonsense!” Jin Kui glared at him.
Princess Jinrou waved her hand, signaling Jin Kui not to speak that way.
Jin Kui hesitated and stared at Chu Mu, warning him not to act cold and aloof and to take the princess seriously.
Chu Mu didn’t take Princess Jinrou lightly, he just didn’t want to speak about it. Besides, it’s not exactly something easy to talk about…
Princess Jinrou didn’t further question Chu Mu, but looked at Jin Kui and asked her to tell Chu Mu some things.
Jin Kui nodded, then spoke with a hint of arrogance:
“The princess is going to travel to World City. Along the way, six young people will join us one by one. These six top young experts have been trained by the princess or Mr. Xia and serve as the princess’s close guards. On the way to World City, the princess will selectively stay in different regions. You must also battle the top young experts in these regions as a test from the princess. When you finally arrive at World City, the princess will choose one of the six most outstanding individuals as the candidate for World Decree.”
After hearing Jin Kui’s words, Chu Mu was somewhat surprised.
Chu Mu didn’t know much about the World Decree, he just heard that it was the most authoritative youth battle in the Soul Pet field. It seemed that the final purpose of the selection competition from Gangluo City to Luoyu City was for this World Decree.
That was all Chu Mu knew about the World Decree since he had been living in the narrow-minded Gangluo City and couldn’t learn about the outside world…
Chu Mu looked at the veiled Princess Jinrou and finally understood the purpose of all these travels. She probably represented the Nightmare Demon Palace while dealing with different regions, training experts for the World Decree, representing herself in the competition, and ultimately gaining glory in the world.
“Do you have any questions?” The Princess Jinrou captured Chu Mu’s gaze and asked calmly.
“Will the journey go through the Wogu Domain?” Chu Mu asked. He had no objections to the princess’s arrangement since he was now in the Nightmare Demon Palace and had to follow their arrangements. As for the princess’s selection, Chu Mu didn’t take it seriously, and as long as there was accurate news of his father and an appropriate opportunity, Chu Mu would leave decisively…
“What do you need?” Princess Jinrou inquired.
“To find someone.” Chu Mu replied.
“If you’re confident that you can defeat the experts from the Wogu Domain’s Great Chu Noble Family, you may stay there for a while.” Princess Jinrou said.
Chu Mu nodded. The Chu Family in Gangluo City was a small branch of the Great Chu Noble Family in the Wogu Domain. Back when Chu Mu was in the family, he would often hear about how powerful the Great Chu Noble Family really was. Of course, what concerned Chu Mu most was his father’s vow never to set foot in the Wogu Domain again.
To understand the reason behind it, Chu Mu would have to visit the Great Chu Noble Family.
(The second chapter for today… There are still two chapters left… I’ve been squeezed back to the tenth place… It’s easy to get overtaken by the eleventh place, so the monthly tickets must be kept up!! Don’t let it burst at the last moment, or it’ll be really tragic!)