Venerable Demon King & The Doting Immortal (QT)
Chapter 368: Getting pampered after a night of wrestling

Chapter 368: Getting pampered after a night of wrestling

The Imperial Lord stared at him, relaxed but assessing. "How can you not know?"

Xiang Yu swallowed hard. "Last night, I drank so much. I barely remember anything. Maybe she left early."

The Imperial Lord didn’t reveal that he had stationed someone to watch the doors all night. He knew the princess didn’t leave that room, at least not through the front door. He chose to gather more information about the nightclub later. People didn’t just disappear without a trace. "You did well last night. Soon the two empires will be unified... your mother would be proud of you."

Xiang Yu remained silent, his gaze fixed outside at the beautiful sky city passing by, buildings shimmering like jewels against the azure sky.

The Imperial Lord continued, "Tonight, we are meeting with the delegates from the federation. Get yourself prepared.

Xiang Yu nodded, responding, "Yes, father."

The hovercars soon reached the main palace and came to a stop. Xiang Yu followed his father, standing by the foot of the grand stairs. He bowed, thinking that after this, he could return to his palace and catch a bit more sleep. But the Imperial Lord interrupted his thoughts. "What are you doing? I already told you that you need to prepare

Xiang Yu raised his head, his expression blank, but confusion swirled in his mind. He hurried to follow the Imperial Lord as they entered the palace. Staff members helped the Imperial Lord remove his cloak. An attendant bowed to Xiang Yu, saying, "Your Highness, please follow me."

Xiang Yu bowed to his father once more, who nodded slightly, and then he followed the attendant. The Imperial Lord watched his son walk away, his expression unreadable.

As soon as Xiang Yu’s figure disappeared from view, he turned to the man with a scar and commanded, "Find the blueprints of that filthy place. I need to know how she left."

The man with the scar bowed his head, replying, "Yes, your Majesty," before quickly walking away.

Imperial Lord Xiang strode off, his aura imposing and terrifying. A few hours later, the man with the scar entered a large bathhouse, where a crystal-clear pool sparkled under the light. Petals floated gracefully on the surface, a stark contrast to the tension that loomed over the day.

***

The Imperial Lord sat in his lavish chamber, draped in a soft robe that enveloped him like a cloud. His eyes were closed, and a gentle hand massaged his scalp, easing the tension that had built up over the day. The atmosphere was serene, a stark contrast to the bustling staff around the palace.

The man with the scar knelt before him, his posture respectful and still. He knew better than to speak without permission. The Imperial Lord’s fingers hung loosely at the armrest, slender and bony, yet they possessed an ethereal quality, catching the light in a way that made them seem almost otherworldly.

After a moment of silence, the Imperial Lord’s fingers twitched, breaking the calm. "Speak," he commanded, his voice low and steady.

The man with the scar cleared his throat. "Your Majesty, I checked the blueprints. There are secret back doors on the private floor."

The Imperial Lord didn’t open his eyes. "And?"

"She indeed left after some time," the man continued, his voice measured. "She was in a terrible state."

At this, the Imperial Lord finally opened his eyes, their depths cold and calculating. "Was there anyone else?"

The man shook his head. "No, she left by herself. From the looks of it, her attendant picked her up. There was surveillance at the secret exit at the back of the nightclub."

"Let me see," the Imperial Lord said, his tone commanding.

The man with the scar activated a floating screen, enlarging the image until it filled the air between them. The video showed Princess Sienna stumbling out of a door, her attendant guiding her, and there was no one else in sight. What they didn’t know was that someone with superior skills had altered the footage, allowing them to see only what they had been led to believe.

The Imperial Lord waved his hand dismissively, a flick of his wrist that spoke volumes. The man with the scar stood up and moved to the side, remaining alert yet silent.

With a delicate tug, the Imperial Lord adjusted the string of his robe, allowing it to slide down and reveal his majestic form. He moved with grace, stepping into the crystal-clear pool.

As he submerged, his head disappeared beneath the surface, and a moment later, he emerged, water cascading down his body like liquid diamonds. The tension in his shoulders eased, if only for a moment.

***

Xiang Yu had no idea what his father meant by getting prepared for the evening. As the hours stretched on, he would come to describe it as endless torture. The Imperial Lord’s attendant, with his unyielding demeanour, outlined the day’s rigorous itinerary.

With each word, Xiang Yu’s face sank. His first instinct was to find a way to escape, but the tall Imperial guards lined along the hallway made him hesitate. He knew he couldn’t take them all at once, and after last night’s indulgences, he lacked the strength to fight anyone. Resigned to his fate, he followed the older man in silence.

He was ushered into a luxurious bathing chamber. The staff attending to him began to help remove his clothes, but he refused their assistance. Instead, he stripped off his own garments, feeling the air brush against his skin. After putting on a robe, he emerged from behind the folding screen.

Two attendants approached him. As they began their work, one young man caught a glimpse of the red marks scattered across Xiang Yu’s chest and neck, resembling bites from a swarm of insects.

The realization of what they were sent a flush to the young man’s ears, and he quickly looked away. Xiang Yu smiled, a brief moment of amusement before the irritation returned. His skin felt raw from the red powder used during the earlier treatments, and it itched maddeningly.

Not one to endure discomfort without protest, Xiang Yu asked, "Is this really necessary?"

The older man replied, "Your Highness, we must cleanse the impurities of both body and spirit. Please, don’t make it difficult for us." What cleansing of impurities? If he didn’t know any better he might have thought he was being sent off for marriage tonight.

With a resigned grunt, Xiang Yu gritted his teeth and allowed them to continue. After what felt like an eternity of relentless scrubbing, he finally submerged himself into the expansive pool, deep-set and made from a rare, iridescent mineral that glowed softly in the dimly lit room. The minerals were said to rejuvenate the skin. The windows were closed with blackout shields, protecting the delicate minerals from sunlight.

As he entered the water, soothing light emanated from the pool’s floor, casting hypnotic patterns on the surface. Soft, celestial music played in the background, creating a serene atmosphere that helped to calm his frazzled nerves.

Delicate petals from the Starlotus flower floated around the edges of the bath. This rare bloom, sourced from the planet Astraea, was known for its remarkable ability to hydrate and revitalize the skin. The petals released a gentle fragrance, a harmonious blend of floral and woody notes, enveloping Xiang Yu in a calming embrace.

Floating alongside the petals were golden orbs of Aurora Berries. When they came into contact with his skin, they would burst, releasing a nutrient-rich serum. As he settled deeper into the soothing waters, Xiang Yu felt the tension begin to melt away and he was slowly falling asleep.

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