Chapter 210: Chapter 91: Kidnapping the Princess
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“I’ve visited Henghai three years ago, I recall there was a teenager who traveled with me on a boat for half a month, that person would be you, isn’t it?” Princess Jinrou asked with some knowing intent.
Chu Mu nodded, continuing to wait for Princess Jinrou’s questioning.
“I remember then that you had a Moonlight Fox with you. The form of that Moonlight Fox and your Evil Flame Nine-Tail Fox Chu Lian are uncannily similar, I want to know where your Moonlight Fox is now, is it still in your Soul Pet Space?” Princess Jinrou got straight to the point.
“The living conditions on Prison Island are extremely harsh; servant level soul pets already have great trouble adapting there. Not long after I reached the soul master level, it met with misfortune. ” Chu Mu said calmly.
“If you say that your soul pet met with misfortune, then one of your only two spirits would be damaged. How then did you survive on that dangerous Prison Island?” Princess Jinrou, it seemed, had detected this point.
“There are many souls on Prison Island, heaven did not abandon me, at the time when I lost my Moonlight Fox, I just so happened to obtain a spirit item that could heal souls, allowing me to survive. Why did the princess suddenly ask about this?” Chu Mu counter-questioned.
“I just thought of a possibility and wanted to verify it.” Princess Jinrou said as her gaze turned toward Chu Mu’s eyes; it seemed she wanted to detect signs of lying within Chu Mu’s eyes.
Unfortunately, Princess Jinrou found nothing but a hint of desire that was hard for him to completely control within those indifferent black pupils of Chu Mu’s.
Princess Jinrou had seen such gazes many times before, all things considered, Chu Mu was relatively calm. If it were anyone else under such circumstances, their eyes would probably be glowing with green light already.
“I’m sorry, many of my eight guards are people from Demon Palace specifically dispatched to monitor me, some things must be concealed from their eyes.” Princess Jinrou took a glance outside the door, speaking softly to Chu Mu.
Chu Mu nodded without showing any surprise. Figures like Princess Jinrou were bound to be involved in some power struggles. Perhaps this was the reason behind her chronic melancholy when she was alone.
“The princess’s outings like this should be quite dangerous, best to return to rest sooner.” Chu Mu didn’t want Princess Jinrou to keep questioning, naturally, he had to display the demeanor of a bodyguard who cared for the princess’s safety.
“No rush.” Princess Jinrou replied as she shook her head. Her gaze fell on Chu Mu once again, saying, “Could I have a look at your Nine-Tailed Crown Flame Fox?”
Chu Mu went blank for a moment as he had not expected the princess to make such a request. After hesitating for a bit, he didn’t refuse as he chanted the summoning curse to call forth MO Xie.
Even in Chu Lian form, MO Xie always appears petite and adorable. With its soft and plump body shaking its nine little tails, anyone would be taken by the urge to hold it dearly at first sight.
Princess Jinrou seemed to be unable to resist MO Xie’s allure, her gaze becoming gentler than ever before. She leaned down to pick up little MO Xie.
“Woo woo—–” The adorable Nine-Tailed Crown Flame Fox of Chu Lian status was even cuter than the Evil Flame Six-Tailed Demon Fox, with a fur that felt more comfortable to the touch. A faint smile emerged on Princess
Jinrou’s face. Her delicate hand gently touches MO Xie’s head, moving from MO Xie’s rear head to its back.
Chu Mu watched Princess Jinrou, noting that when she was holding MO Xie, she exuded a refined and gentle temperament. The slight smile that her eyes revealed was all-encompassing, captivating one’s heart and soul.
“What is its name?” Princess Jinrou slightly lifted her face, gazing at Chu Mu and asking.
“MO Xie.” Chu Mu replied subconsciously.
Upon hearing the name, Princess Jinrou’s eyes immediately fluctuated. If her memories served right, the little creature whom she held watching the sea back then was also called MO Xie.
Princess Jinrou may not remember Chu Mu’s name, but she certainly had a deep impression of MO Xie. Now that Chu Mu had mentioned the same name, it naturally led Princess Jinrou to realize that her guess was likely correct.
“Perhaps the princess is wondering why its name is the same as my Moonlight Fox. The explanation is that, in memory of my first Soul pet, I gave them the same name…” Chu Mu stepped forward and stood less than a half meter from Princess Jinrou, radiating a mischievous smile.
“Oh?” Princess Jinrou raised her delicate eyebrows, seemingly sensing something amiss. As she looked at Chu Mu, she saw his handsome face marked with a hint of mischief.
“But this isn’t important now. Please do me a favor and assist with my journey, Princess Jinrou,” Chu Mu slowly added.
Princess Jinrou was stunned and did not understand the meaning of Chu Mu’s words. But when she felt the cool sensation of the claws of her adored
Nine-Tailed Crown Flame Fox in her arms, she suddenly realized something.
“Princess Jinrou, I’m aware that you are very powerful, probably having reached the Soul Lord Level. However, my MO Xie is indeed as you suspected, it possesses a mutated bloodline, its talents far surpassing a typical Monarch. Especially its speed, outpacing any Soul Armor, Soul Skill, or summoned soul pet you might use. So, I would appreciate your cooperation,” Chu Mu explained to Princess Jinrou.
Princess Jinrou had not expected Chu Mu to be so bold and daring, taking the initiative to strike first. She had come alone and was definitely cautious of Chu Mu, but she had not anticipated his MO Xie, especially when she had willingly lifted MO Xie into her arms.
Chu Mu also hadn’t expected Princess Jinrou to completely let her guard down around MO Xie. Realizing that this grand opportunity might not present itself again, Chu Mu couldn’t wait for the news to reach Xia Guanghan. If Xia
Guanghan, who knew more about MO Xie, found out, he would not spare Chu Mu. This late-night visit from Princess Jinrou provided him with a great opportunity to escape!
If news about MO Xie gets to Xia Guanghan, Chu Mu knows that he is finished. By betraying the Nightmare Demon Palace, Xia Guanghan seeks Chu Mu’s death. Therefore, adding an additional charge of kidnapping the princess isn’t a big deal.
“Chu Mu, your maneuvers today are indeed surprising. But do you think this will work? Four of my eight guards are not loyal to me. If you can help me break free from their surveillance, I would rather thank you,” Princess Jinrou retained her composure, her fingers lightly stroking MO Xie’s fur.
“It doesn’t matter. After all, they dare not hurt you. Of course, if you don’t want to raise an alarm, we can resolve this privately,” Chu Mu said while moving a bit closer to Princess Jinrou. At this moment, there was no consideration of social status, just the kidnapper and the hostage, and Chu Mu didn’t need to worry about offending anyone.
Of course, Chu Mu would not brazenly take this opportunity to take advantage of the princess, no matter how much he admired her. As he would surely need to maintain a good relationship with this woman when he was powerful enough in the future, he would not allow it all to end.
“Let’s resolve it privately.” Princess Jinrou decisively chose this answer, she did not want the world to know that she, the princess, had been held hostage in Chu Mu’s pedagogical show.
“That’s good, now let’s leave here in the darkness of the night. Just hold onto MO Xie. Once we’re in a safe place, I’ll naturally let you go,” Chu Mu said.
Although Princess Jinrou was still calm, this was the first time in her life that she had been held hostage and a flush of humiliation and anger flashed in her eyes.
In fact, Princess Jinrou had quite a few special soul armors on herself, some of which could likely repulse MO Xie and Chu Mu directly.
However, considering that MO Xie had shown a speed talent surpassing the top level of Commander-level when it was in the Evil Flame Six-Tailed Demon Fox state, its speed would surely be even more horrifying after this promotion!
Chu Mu is the Prison Island King, no stranger to killing. Were it anyone else, Princess Jinrou might believe that they would not dare to attack, but she cannot be sure about Chu Mu, and hence, is unwilling to stake her life.
Interestingly, just a while ago, Chu Mu was unsure of Princess Jinrou’s characteristics and couldn’t risk his and MO Xie’s lives. Now it was Princess Jinrou who was uncertain about Chu Mu’s characteristics, and couldn’t risk her own life.
Chu Mu asked Princess Jinrou to iump out of the window. Since she had come
in here alone, it must be unguarded.
After jumping out of the window, Chu Mu immediately summoned his Night Thunder Dream Beast and had Princess Jinrou sit on it.
Princess Jinrou didn’t make any sudden moves, as Chu Mu had described, instead she jumped onto the Night Thunder Dream Beast.
Once Princess Jinrou had settled, Chu Mu immediately jumped on as well, sitting beside Princess Jinrou…
The back ridge of the Night Thunder Dream Beast was not very wide, so sitting this close meant there was bound to be some body contact: Chu Mu was privately astonished at how surprisingly good Princess Jinrou’s figure was.
Princess Jinrou was born of nobility and had been trained in all sorts of etiquette from a young age, as well as having interacted with all types of influential figures, so she could usually maintain the composure expected of a princess in most situations. But how could she remain composed in a situation like this? The beautiful face beneath her veil had already started to turn a shade of red, and her beautiful eyes were filled with embarrassed anger!
Chu Mu’s original plan was to calmly kidnap Princess Jinrou, reach a safe location, part ways there, and not make any excessive moves. However, sitting so close together, Chu Mu’s ability to keep his emotions in check was not up to the task: he had crossed the line of embarrassment for the princess. He anticipates that it will be somewhat difficult to establish good relations in the future,
Of course, Chu Mu was aware of this, but then, under the circumstances, he didn’t care. If they can mend their relationship in the future, fine, if not, so be it.
The effects of the Demon Tears were still ongoing even after the Dream Beast had reached the Sixth Stage. The Dream Beast had now reached Level Six, Third Stage, making Night Dance’s abilities hard for others to detect.
Princess Jinrou didn’t want the guards who were watching her to know that she was being held hostage, and even if they did, it’s not clear that they would be able to free her from Chu Mu’s clutches. Therefore, Princess Jinrou calmly pointed out a route to Chu Mu that would avoid the guards.
After Night Dance, Chu Mu, holding the princess hostage, silently led the Night Thunder Dream Beast towards the outskirts of Jia City Lord Mansion.
“Who’s there, why are you sneaking around!”
Suddenly, a deep voice called out and in the next moment, Chu Mu immediately felt a strong Soul Sense suppressing him.
Chu Mu furrowed his brow, recognizing the voice’s owner. He decisively grabbed Princess Jinrou, burying her in his chest, speaking in a low voice, “If you don’t want people to know that you are held hostage, then don’t say a word and don’t struggle.”
Princess Jinrou’s full and beautiful chest was already rising and falling slightly, but now it was directly clasped into Chu Mu’s unscrupulous arms. Her whole head was resting on his chest and their bodies were intimately close, face to face. This level of violation had already ignited a furious fire in Princess Jinrou’s eyes.
“Oh, it’s Vice City Master, Jia Qing.” Chu Mu immediately had the Night dissipate Night Dance’s effect and sent his Soul Sense voice to person who had called out.
“So it’s Young Master Chu Yan, why are you wandering around outside the mansion so late at night, and with a woman along…” Jia Qing, upon discovering it was Chu Mu, slightly relaxed his vigilance.
“Jia Qing, why are you asking so many questions? I, Chu Mu, am also a man of honor. With the princess around, there are some things that are not very convenient, so I have to take the girl I fancy out to have some fun…” Chu Mu portrayed the character of an old hand with women.
“Hahaha, then I won’t disturb Young Master Chu Yan’s pleasure.” Jia Qing immediately adopted the demeanor of a man of the world, lifting his Soul Sense lock from Chu Mu.
Chu Mu didn’t say anymore. He directly led the Night Thunder Dream Beast, carrying Princess Jinrou whom Jia Qing mistook for an ordinary woman, to walk a bit faster out of the City Lord Mansion.
During the process of leaving the city lord’s mansion, Chu Mu had encountered many experts but managed to fob them all off with the same reason.
The beautiful eyes of Princess Jinrou, who finally did not have to be held by Chu Mu, were already about to spout flames of embarrassment and anger: She wished that she could immediately activate her Soul Armor power, shake Chu
Mu, who had caused all this chaos, off, and then summon the White Nightmare Demon to burn Chu Mu to ashes!
“This is as far as you need to go. Where else do you plan on taking me!” After leaving the city lord’s mansion, there was noticeably more iciness in Princess Jinrou’s gaze.
“We have already journeyed so far; why stop now?” Chu Mu did not command the Night Thunder Dream Beast to halt, instead, they proceeded towards the southern gate of Jia City.
The Night Thunder Dream Beast ran at a rapid pace. After a short time, they reached the endless plains just outside the southern city gate.
Chu Mu did not hastily let Princess Jinrou down. They continued running far from the city, finally halting at a place filled with countless reeds and a small, placid pond within the plain.
“You can dismount now,” said Chu Mu as he leapt from the Night Thunder Dream Beast. He waited until Princess Jinrou had also dismounted before chanting a spell to return the Night Thunder Dream Beast to his Soul Pet Space.
Although the Night Thunder Dream Beast’s invisibility ability was strong under the cover of night, Princess Jinrou likely possessed a Soul Pet that could unveil the concealed. Ergo, it would be safer to escape with MO Xie.
A night breeze blew in from the depths of the plain, tousling Princess Jinrou’s hair, which was already slightly disheveled by Chu Mu. Her beautiful tresses fluttered in the wind…
Standing face to face with Princess Jinrou, Chu Mu was enveloped by a gust of her sweet fragrance, which prompted him to study the princess, whose whole body emanated an irresistible allure.
“So here we are. If you are angry because of today’s events, look at this water. Maybe it will help you calm down soon.” Chu Mu pointed towards a body of water amidst the scattered bushes, which reflected the celestial space, providing a captivating view. He spoke subtly.
Princess Jinrou turned towards the water and indeed found it to be a stunning sight. The stars above glittered in the water’s reflection, casting an unforgettable, charming glimmer. At this moment, an unusual wave of emotion stirred within Princess Jinrou…
“I’ll be off now. Until we meet again.” Chu Mu glanced at the slightly mesmerized Princess Jinrou, smiled faintly, turned around slowly, leaving Princess Jinrou with the sight of his independent silhouette…
Princess Jinrou snapped back to her senses immediately and watched as Chu Mu disappeared into the dense thickets.
“Wait…” For some reason, Princess Jinrou felt compelled to stop Chu Mu.
Chu Mu halted his strides, turned back, and filtered his gaze through the swaying night grass, fixing it on the beautiful woman who always managed to stir something within him.
There was an exceptional charm about Princess Jinrou with her fluttering hair in the wind, so much that it stirred a desire in Chu Mu to close the distance and embrace her tender form…
“What is it?” asked Chu Mu.
“I advise you not to take MO Xie with you. It will only invite disasters unto you as you currently lack the strength to protect it.” Princess Jinrou’s gentle voice flowed in.
Chu Mu was unfazed and responded, “I have gotten used to flirting with life and death over the years; it doesn’t matter how my future life will be.”
“Leave it with me. I guarantee I will return it to you whenever you are strong enough to withstand the external pressure brought upon by it,” said Princess Jinrou.
“I appreciate your kindness. However, even if you were the Empress with dominion over the entire world and could provide MO Xie with the best upbringing, MO Xie would still choose to stay by my side, the man who lost a spirit, ” said Chu Mu without further discussion with Princess Jinrou. He turned away, his black silhouette gradually fading into the wind-swept plain bustling with night grass.
A moment later, a fluffy little nine-tailed fox sprang into the reeds and followed the defiant Chu Mu, continuing to head deeper into the plains…
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