Chapter 807

807 14.83 Last Violet Star – The Crown Prince and His Black Snake.

In the Capital City,

At the Imperial Palace, the Palace of the Crown Prince

Crown Prince Hong Longqing has been staying in his own courtyard and continuing his training ever since he came back to the palace. The people in the Crown Prince’s courtyard were the only ones who were aware of what was going on, which shocked the Emperor and his close advisors. This includes the black snake that can turn into a human which was brought home by their prince.

Hong Longqing, the crown prince, made a new friend. It is a completely black snake (Mamba), and it has the ability to change into a human form. The Crown Prince stops people from telling his father whatever is happening in his courtyard. Because all of the servants in his courtyard are under his authority, he was confident that no one would complain to his father about his new acquaintance. They had all sworn allegiance to him in a form of a vow to the heavens above.

Since cultivators are more afraid of karma than the ordinary person is of Gods, no one is willing to break their vow in order to inform the Emperor about the Crown Prince’s new friend.

Hong Longqing and the Black Mamba in human form are currently playing chess in the garden of his own courtyard. The black mamba is completely covered in a black robe, and some of his body is covered in pure black scales. The back of his hands, feet, wrist, and the area from the nape of his neck to his collarbones. Below his eyes and over his heart is covered with black scales as well. No one could dispute that despite having slit eyes like snakes, he was extraordinarily beautiful when compared to other mortals. He is at least on par with the Crown Prince who is currently in front of him.

Hong Longqing spoke, “Brother Black, did you hear about the recent news in the city? I heard that Sect Master Jin had joined forces with the Devil Race; were you aware of this?”

“If he is indeed working with the devil race, that means he is a vessel of a high-ranking devil. Based on the emotions I felt from him the last time I saw him in the south, he had immense hatred for your race. In other words, it is no wonder he ended up working with the devil race. Devils of the same rank never work together unless there is a merit for them to achieve doing so.”

“Anyway, trying to distract me as you change the pieces on the board wouldn’t work. A’Qing, it’s checkmate!” said the Black Mamba.

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The Crown Prince: (QWQ) I’ve tried my best to cheat but still lost. Wuwuwu~

Hong Longqing said, “Ah~ I lost again~”

“Don’t forget my Lotus Nectar (Wine). I want two jars this time,” said the Black Mamba.

Hong Longqing said, “I’ve prepared for it. Here. Take it Brother Black.” He passed two black wine jars to the Black Mamba and lay down on the stone table.

“Don’t lay down on the table. Don’t get caught looking sloppy or the Steward will scold you again,” said the Black Mamba as he drank his wine.

Hong Longqing asked, “Brother Black, why do you think the devils hate humans? Why do they want to enter the Mortal Realm?”

In his humanoid form, the Black Mamba looked at the Crown Prince with innocent eyes. His brief existence alongside this brat is the most comfortable and relaxing he has ever known in contrast to the cruelty he has endured throughout his entire life.

The black mamba responded to his query by saying, “The Devils and those who live in the Infernal Region don’t hate mankind as a whole; they just despise all those who are weaker than them, regardless of race. Inside the Infernal region, only one rule is real: the weak have no right to decline; the winner will be the stronger one. It’s survival to the fittest.”

“The Devil King is said to have fallen in love with a Goddess but she was punished for being with him by being stripped of her divinity and cast into the world of mortals, becoming a mortal. Everyone in the Infernal Region is aware of this, but no one believes it is true. Therefore, the Devil King targeted mortals who were under the protection of the Immortal Realm.” said the Black Mamba.

The Crown Prince spoke, “What about you, Brother Black? Do you believe in this rumor?”

“Half-half but I think it is more likely true than false. Because the real task of the seven deadly sins is to destroy or deactivate the barrier around the Mortal Realm. It seems that the King of Devils wanted to enter this realm for a reason,” said the Black Mamba.

Hong Longqing asked, “Do you think your king wanted to come here to look for his wife? But why has he so attached to his wife that the devils have no feelings for someone weaker than them?”

“You are wrong about that.”

“Brother Black, what do you mean?”

“The Devils are beings that used to be humans or immortal. They have feelings and emotions. It’s just that they had fallen for a reason,” said the Black Mamba.

The courtyard had suddenly fallen silent, and the two were interacting in an awkward manner when the Black Mamba abruptly stood up, acting as though he had sensed something ominous. He even let go of the favorite wine jar he was holding. He gave the entrance a serious look before abruptly changing into a small snake and hiding inside the Crown Prince’s robes.

Hong Longqing was taken aback when he observed his friend’s response. Even as he wraps himself around his waist, he can feel him trembling just a little. He even utilized his own qi to cover the entire snake-fearing that he would feel cold-and to totally cloak his aura in order to calm him down.

He wasn’t sure whether it was a coincidence, but all of a sudden, his Palace Steward and a new servant show up. He is greeted by the servants, who bow their heads.

“Greetings to His Highness the Crown Prince, this humble servant wishes to inform the master about the new eunuch that would join his highness’s courtyard today,” the steward said.

“Grandpa Sun, are you feeling okay?” Hong Longqing grimaced and remarked, “A new servant? This prince didn’t hear anything about this. Send it away. I do not need any additional eunuchs in my courtyard. The steward is more than enough.”

The Black Mamba communicated with Hong Longqing via telepathy and informed him that the senior was hypnotized. ‘Watch out for the new eunuch behind him. I sense the presence of a demon within that person, who is dressed in a disguise that can only be worn by creatures of the Infernal Region. A’Qing, you must alert the human emperor or you risk being in danger.’

The Crown Prince frowned, making it appear as though he was much offended by what his steward was saying at the moment when, in fact, he was frightened by what his companion had just said.

“This servant just wanted to increase the number of people to serve the Prince. Please listen to the pleas of this old servant,” the steward, Grandpa Sun, responded in a controlled manner.

Sigh~

The crown prince looked at the masked Jin Baihua standing next to the old steward with disdain in his eyes, “Very well. Send him. Far away from me. I don’t want to see that thing right now. As for the rest, do as you must.”

As he looks at him, Jin Baihua can see his contempt and indifference. But he was unaware that this contempt was not directed at him because he was a servant, but rather because he had attempted to enter his courtyard while concealing his identity. After all, only spies and adversaries would behave in such a manner; in that case, why would a Crown Prince like Hong Longqing cast him a cordial glance? Hong Longqing would treat him amicably if he were really just a regular servant, but unfortunately, he is an enemy.

The Steward said, “As you order Your highness,” bowing his head.

The Crown Prince said, “Have someone else send him far away. Grandpa Sun can stay. I need to talk to you about something. For now, could you kindly tidy up here?”

After heading back, the crown prince treated Jin Baihua like any other servant would. Due to his high position, he could only give him that one previous glance. It is obvious that he has no desire to publicly express his hatred for the fictitious Jin Baihua.

Such coldness and disinterest. Jin Baihua had grown up with exposure to these things. His own father’s lack of concern as well as the heartless Jin Family Clan members. Nobody from his clan had ever even offered to help him. Due to the extreme disparity in status, they all become oblivious to his suffering, and some of them even bully him more. Jin Baihua had always despised his life because he was almost constantly made fun of.

The Crown Prince thought back on all those events in the past as a result of his response to his current position. Jin Baihua could only hide his rage behind his bangs as he bowed his head to greet someone like the Crown Prince, his heart raging with hatred.

“I don’t know why, but it seems the Crown Prince didn’t want this new eunuch in his courtyard. Don’t let him meet the Cron Prince at all. Someone send this little eunuch somewhere far away from the Crown Prince.!”

Another servant said, “Yes, Steward.”

The steward motioned for a different servant to move Jin Baihua to the spot in the courtyard that was the furthest away. He started tending to the Crown Prince’s deserted garden in the meantime.

Despite his reactions, Jin Baihua followed the small servant who dared to drag him out of the courtyard without displaying any signs of anger. However, as soon as they were no longer visible to other people’s eyes, Jin Baihua killed the servant, killing him while the latter was in pain. It appeared as though by killing this servant, he was venting all of his anger over previously experiencing humiliation.

Devil Fennu spoke, [Don’t waste the blood and flesh. It was helpful for you to convert it to resentment qi and get even stronger.]

Jin Baihua said, “Understand,” as he drained the corpse’s blood and flesh, causing it to slowly dry out in his hand.

His eyes are scarlet, and he currently has an evil appearance. He disguised himself as a servant using the same face and hid the victim’s remains before making a second trip to the Crown Prince’s courtyard.

“Hong Longqing, you will pay for the humiliation he caused me,” he murmurs.

In the meantime, the Crown Prince’s home. Hong Longqing returned to his own room, sealed it off with a soundproof barrier, and urgently called out to his friend the black mamba.

“Brother Black! Brother Black! Come out already! Who was that just now!? You look so terrified!?” asked the Crown Prince.

Once more taking on human form, the Black Mamba exclaimed, “It’s a high-ranking devil and his vessel. I cannot be wrong with that thick scent of blood and resentment, it is definitely a devil. A’Qing, we need to flee. I can’t protect you against something like that. At least tell your father or something. It is better to call that immortal who captured Lord Tanlan!”

“Our best chance is my Imperial Father but... But I don’t want to tell him about Brother Black. I can tell someone from the Lan Zhuayun Sect, but... It would take a long time before they can come here,” the Crown Prince said.

The black mamba, a demonic beast, was astounded upon hearing this explanation. Incredulous, he cast a glance at Hong Longqing. He never thought a person would exist. Who would be ready to defend him from attack given that he is a snake and his own tribe despises him? This was the first person to show him friendship and express a desire to keep him safe.

“I’m a Demonic Beast from the Infernal Region. Even there, no one likes me but you... You want to protect me!? Have you lost your mind?” Black Mamba remarked.

“You are my friend and the only person who chose to stay with me regardless of who I am. Due to my position in the palace, I could hardly trust anyone. Even the other princes saw me as enemies or rival to the throne. I used to have my younger brother so I didn’t feel I was alone. However, when he is gone, I no longer have anyone I can completely trust. Even my father... I cannot completely trust him.”

“If I’m going to put my trust in someone then instead of giving it to those two-faced brothers and sisters of mine, I choose to believe in you!” said Hong Longqing.