novelraw Chapter 114: Xue Ming Is Even Worse Than Her Fiancé....
Chapter 114: Xue Ming Is Even Worse Than Her Fiancé....
*Nether Dynasty... Shadow Palace*
The sky of the Nether Dynasty remained true to its reputation, a mantle of dark clouds that stifled the sunlight, leaving room for an eternal twilight pierced only by the cold gleam of obsidian crystals.
Xue Ming, the youngest princess, was seated in the private courtyard of her palace, surrounded by her crows with violet eyes that observed the surroundings with malevolent intelligence. She wore a dress of such fine violet that it seemed like a second skin, accentuating her opulent and firm chest that rose with the rhythm of a serene breath. She brought a cup of tea to her lips, savoring the bitterness of the brew while contemplating the play of shadows on the walls.
Suddenly, a movement at the entrance of the courtyard caught her attention.
A young man of imposing stature advanced with an assurance that bordered on arrogance. He possessed deep blue hair, similar to oceanic abysses, and piercing black eyes that seemed to probe the secrets of the courtyard.
On the sides of his neck, gills pulsated slightly, marking his belonging to the demonic Fishmen clan.
Xue Ming delicately set down her jade cup, an enigmatic smile stretching her magnificent lips. " An unexpected visitor... " she murmured, her violet gaze vibrating with a calculating gleam.
*POV : Li Wei*
I observed the princess with a fascination I had trouble hiding. In my previous life, I was an outcast, a being so useless that my own father had disowned me, leaving me to die in total indifference. However, just as I was about to abandon all hope, I reincarnated into this world and awakened the Hero System. It gave me a clear mission: to seduce the unfortunate fiancée of the main villain, that cruel and narcissistic Xuan BaiShe, before he ended up being killed by the forces of destiny.
Obviously, I was not insensitive to the cruel acts committed against such a cold beauty. As the future sovereign of the seas, it was my duty to save her from that monster. I had increased my power thanks to my system and obtained the recognition of my clan for this first step toward her. Moreover, the Nether Dynasty was known to be an ally of the demonic clans, so my presence here was not strange at all.
’ The jade beauties are mine... we’ll start with you, Ming’er~ ’ I thought as I approached her, a charming smile on my lips.
*POV : Xue Ming*
I watched this dog from the Fishmen clans approach me, and a wave of disgust rose in my throat.
Why does this insect dare to tread on the ground of my palace? Nevertheless, as a transmigrator who knew the inner workings of this world, I knew that beings of his kind often had temporary usefulness. Therefore, it did not bother me to play along to see how far his audacity would take him.
" Princess Xue, your beauty surpasses all the legends I have heard in the depths, " he said while bowing slightly, his gaze lingering indecently on my cleavage.
" You are quite the flatterer, young master Li Wei, " I replied in a suave voice, gesturing for him to sit facing me. " What brings the greatest talent of the Fishmen clan so far from his waters? "
Li Wei settled down, his Son of Luck aura pulsating with an annoying intensity.
" I have come to offer you my company, for I have learned that your fiancé is far too busy with his own ambitions to take care of a pearl like you. If I had such a fiancée, I would never think of another woman... this BaiShe has far too much luck, and he clearly does not know how to appreciate it. "
I tightened my grip slightly on my tea cup, my nails sinking into the jade. Hearing this runt criticize my husband made me want to rip out his tongue, but I maintained my mask of gentleness.
" BaiShe is a man of responsibilities, " I replied with feigned calm. " The title of Dao Executor demands all his time, especially with the troubles shaking the Immortal Grave lately."
Li Wei nodded, seeming to savor the turn of the conversation. " Ah, the Immortal Grave... They say the monks of Mount Hua are exhausting themselves purifying that area without success. It is a cursed place, but it is nothing compared to what is coming. "
He leaned toward me, lowering his voice as if sharing a state secret. " Princess, the Ancient Ruins are about to open their doors. It is an event that happens only once per millennium. And to tell you everything, I need your help to get my hands on the Trident of Origin, an immortal relic of my clan that disappeared during the era of the Rakshasas.
At that precise moment, my deduction abilities activated. This Li Wei certainly had future knowledge or some form of prescience, he should not know when the opening of the Ancient Ruins would occur. With the opening of the ruins would be the ideal opportunity to maximize his power before the orthodox and demonic clans tear each other apart...
I looked at him intensely.
" Are you so sure of that, young master Li Wei?"
" You can be sure of it princess... I have my methods. So will you help me? "
" And what do I gain from this expedition, young man? " I asked in a seductive manner, letting interest show through.
Li Wei burst into loud laughter, confident in his seductive power. " Well, the deep gratitude of the future patriarch of the Fishmen clan. Moreover, a solid alliance between our two powers would allow you to no longer depend on the changing moods of the Xuan. "
I extended my hand and took his, my slender fingers caressing his skin. I saw the blood rise to his face and his bluish ears quiver. " I am sure you have what it takes, Li Wei... " I murmured, my face drawing closer to his until he could smell my perfume.
’ Idiot, you think you can come here, insult my man and hope to leave unscathed? ’ I thought inwardly. ’ You will serve as a stepping stone for the ruins, then you will pay for every word of your pathetic life.’
Li Wei, completely drunk on his apparent victory, did not notice that the crows above us had just stopped cawing, staring at his neck as if waiting for the signal to tear out his throat.
" Ahaha, your confidence in me makes me uncomfortable, princess."
*End Of Pov*
Xue Ming pulled back with a smile: " You must not feel that way, young master Li Wei... You have always been inspiring not only for the Fishmen clan, but even my father never stops talking about your talent. "
Li Wei scratched his head with a foolish smile.
’ I am also recognized in the Nether Dynasty? Then seducing Ming’er won’t be so difficult... ’ he said to himself, not knowing that Xue Ming is even worse than her fiancé....