Chapter 10: Luo Region Nightmare Prince, Yang Luosen
Sitting in the bath tub and feeling the steaming water slide across his skin was indeed an enjoyable feeling, especially since there was a very aromatic scent in the waterâŠâŠ
Itâs been about four years since heâs enjoyed this feeling of being served. Surviving on the island, isolated and dangerous, with only death as company caused his nerves to be constantly taut. Once there was a chance to let down his guard after being constantly on the edge, it was an immediate relief, as if he was completely released.
Four years, with nothing but survival, through nothing but battles. Such a life would finally end today, and he could even return to the home he left for four years. Such emotion was truly hard to describe with words.
If possible, Chu Mu wanted to leave right now towards Gangluo City, stand in front of his father, and tell him that he was still alive!!
His mind wandered everywhere. In the enveloping steamy water and flower scent, Chu Mu thought about a lot of things while looking at the decorated ceiling. As if he were an age old wanderer, the sadness within his eyes was something the two servants would never be able to read.
âSister Ting Yu, what is he doing?â The servant girl Qing He, who was adding hot water to the tub, asked in a very low whisper.
Ting Yu shook her head, sneaking a glance at Chu Mu, who was enjoying time alone. Without knowing why, Ting Yu felt that this man was different from the previous caveman. The loneliness and disappointment under the severe mask he held released a mysterious and unique quality, causing Ting Yu to be indescribably curious- curious about the story behind those black pupils.
âJust now, I heard others say that another genius has come from Nightmare Palace. This person, at the age of eighteen, has broken Xia Guanghanâs, or Boss Xiaâs, own record as the youngest King of Prison Island at the age of twenty one. In less than half a day, this personâs name had already spread to all the big figuresâ ears.â Seeing that Chu Mu was still in deep thought, Qing He started conversing with Ting Yu again in whispers.
âIs it him?â Ting Yu said with surprise, looking again at Chu Muâs determined face.
In reality, after taking a shower, Chu Mu had already changed greatly, slowly revealing a pressingly heroic appearance. If he shaved off his straggly facial hair, he would definitely be a confident and handsome teen.
âI think so. Those sisters that came with us must be regretting everything now. If he can be as strong as Xia Guanghan, then after ten years, maybe we can become like sister Feng Xiang as wellâŠâŠSo, what is the King of Prison Island again?â Qing He said.
ââŠâŠâ Ting Yu was speechless. Seeing that this girl was so excited, as if she married a good man, Ting Yu thought that she knew what the King of Prison Island meant.
Ting Yu came from Eternal Ocean, the same place where Prison Island was, so naturally she knew of Prison Island as well. Explaining immediately, she said,âThe Prison Island is an island of death. Every three years they imprison three thousand people on the island and let only one liveâŠâŠâ
âAh? That scary?â Qing He said with surprise as she opened her small mouth, staring in disbelief at the apathetic looking Chu Mu. She then pointed her finger at Chu Mu and said in a softer voice, âThen heâŠâŠâ
âYes, it is very likely that he just came back from Prison Island aliveâŠâŠâ Ting Yu nodded.
In reality, Ting Yu herself was shocked as well. If this caveman-like teen was really that King of Prison Island, then she really did follow the right person this time. It was unthinkable as to just how high a position this man could obtain after he broke Xia Guanghanâs honorable record.
âApproximately how far is it from Luo Region?â Chu Mu opened his mouth and asked.
âAh?â Both girls were startled, not expecting that the statue-like Chu Mu would suddenly talk.
âIfâŠâŠif you hire a flying horse, it would take maybe two monthsâŠâŠâ Qing He regained her senses and responded to Chu Mu.
âOh, with your seventh level title, you should be able to directly use Nightmare Palaceâs Gale Colts, meaning that you should be able to make the trip in one month.â Ting Yu added.
âGale Colt?â Chu Mu didnât expect this.
Gale Colts were commander rank soul pets. Though they werenât strong fighters, they had surprising stamina, making it a very high tier long distance travelling soul pet. Chu Mu didnât expect that the seventh level title would have this much power within Nightmare Palace, enough power to be able to use Gale Colts.
Chu Mu didnât plan on staying in Nightmare Palace for too long. After figuring out the things at hand, he would go directly to Gangluo City.
Inner Nightmare Palace
âAn eighteen year old King of Prison Island? Xia Guanghanâs subordinates are indeed talented individuals!â Inside the hall of a palace, a man wearing a royal blue robe stroked his beard and said gradually.
In front of this noble man was Su Yu, who was half kneeled on the ground.
âFather, this guy is extremely arrogant, even humiliating me, your child, in public. You canât let him off too easily!â Su Yu tattletold with an expression of grievance.
The Blue Nightmare Palace masterâs expression shifted, and he glared at Su Yu, âYou call yourself Nightmare Palaceâs Number One Egotist, yet you come crying when you lose. Youâve truly lost all of my face. Heng, I told you before that there are countless experts within the teens of Nightmare Palace. This Nightmare Palace Number One Egotist is but the flattery of the mediocre. If any one of those real Nightmare Princes returned, they could beat the living daylights out of you!â
âFather, Iâve tried hard already.â Su Yuâs face reddened with embarrassment from the lecture, as he was barely able to muster the words to defend himself.
âYouâve tried? You have the heart to say that youâve tried? I wonât even mention anyone else, letâs just talk about that King of Prison Island, Chu Mu. He, at the age of fifteen, walked into an island full of slaughtering and survived for three years!â
âNow look at yourself, what were you doing when you were fifteen? You were in tears, begging for me to give you a Blue Nightmare. Look now, your fifth phase third stage Blue Nightmare couldnât even beat his Ice Air Fairy. Think about it yourself- what can you use to compete against him?â The Blue Nightmare Palace masterâs scolding was unceasing. If Su Yu wasnât his only son, he probably wouldâve slapped him to death already.
âButâŠâŠIâŠâŠI just wasnât used to such fighting, if you let me adjustâŠâŠâ Su Yu continued to defend himself.
âOkay, okay, stop making yourself sound good. Iâm understanding now exactly what you can do. Remember in the future to grow a few more heads1. Donât just call yourself the Number One Egotist frequently!â The Blue Nightmare Palace master said.
âBut, father, are you just letting this go? He almost killed meâŠâŠâ Su Yu gritted his teeth and said. Chu Muâs arrogant manner was something he wouldnât forget.
The palace master was also having a headache over this. After a while he sighed and said, âI will help you vent your anger, but this fellowâs reputation has probably spread already, meaning heâll receive attention from those in the Inner Palace. We canât mess with him openly. I heard that that kid was tasked to go to Luo Region by Xia Guanghan. The Luo Region Nightmare Prince is a subordinate of mine, Iâll let him deal with this.â
âLuo Region Nightmare Prince!! Father, can it be that you meanâŠâŠâ Su Yuâs eyes immediately flickered.
âYes, its him, Yang Luosen!â Mentioning Yang Luosen, even the aloof Blue Nightmare Palace master showed signs of satisfaction, clearly very appreciative of this Yang Luosenâs skill.
âHis skill is ranked top ten within the Nightmare Princes. I even heard that he recently got a perfect commander rank soul pet, causing his skill to rapidly increase. If he deals with this, then that kidâŠâŠheheâŠâŠâ Su Yu smiled.
Yang Luosenâs reputation had been widespread within Nightmare Palace for a long time, being famous even in the entire realm of youths.
He once beat many youths of the big four aristocratic clans, undoubtedly entering the top tier of youth experts. His position was hard to affect. Many people guessed that this youthâs power wasnât as simple as what was shown on the outside, because he still hadnât challenged anyone with more fame than himself. If he went and challenged others, he might not even lose!
âHow could I just watch as Xia Guanghan gains another sharp tool?â the palace owner smiled sinisterly as well.
Fame was important to any soul pet trainer, including Nightmare Palace experts. Fame was uncorrelated to title and position, but strongly correlated with skill and strength. It was an invisible halo of glory, built through the events a soul pet trainer had taken on, or the people he had defeated.
Chu Muâs greatest halo of glory was becoming the King of Prison Island at the age of eighteen, as well as defeating the Number One Egotist in Nightmare Palace.
Of course, the latter was insignificant when compared to the former, because the real experts in Nightmare Palace didnât usually stay within the Palace, choosing instead to voyage everywhere to constantly become stronger.
The night that Chu Mu appeared in Nightmare Palace, Chu Muâs halo of glory spread everywhere. Many sighs were evoked in deep palaces, exclaiming that âanother genius had emerged out of nowhereâ.
Additionally, the youth experts within Nightmare Palace that had some fame were all eager for action. If they could defeat an eighteen year old King of Prison Island, then their own fame would also increase heftily. Thus, already, many experts wanted to fight this eighteen year old Eternal Ocean Nightmare Prince!
A decent sized commotion was set off within Nightmare Palace, yet Chu Mu was still under the gentle care of the two servant girls, sleeping tightly in a soft and large bed.
For so many years, Chu Mu had slept either on the grass, in a cave, or under a tree. Now that he could finally sleep on a bed, he indeed felt incredible!
After Chu Mu tidied himself up and went to bed, Ting Yu and Qing He also let out a huge breath. This was because Chu Mu, aside from showering to tidy himself and sleeping, didnât take advantage of the two beautiful servant girls. They didnât have to withstand the torment of a beast that just came back from prison.
But, at the same time, as Chu Mu was cleaning himself up, the two girlsâ expressions were constantly changing because they never would have thought that the caveman was so handsome. Especially those bright and lively eyes, when they didnât reveal the killing intent behind them, they were deep and gorgeous, like stars in a night sky. When the slightly immature and little Qing He made eye contact with Chu Mu, she couldnât help but blush deeplyâŠâŠ