Venerable Demon King & The Doting Immortal (QT) novel Chapter 308

Chapter 308: Getting a body pillow

The wind blew gently, and Han Xin’s hand rested on the back of his neck. It now made sense why his neck was free of any marks and why his old scars had vanished. Xiang Yu’s healing capsule had done its work, but Han Xin struggled to accept this truth. He needed confirmation from Doctor Bai.

He raised his head, looking up at the sky with its two moons. He took a deep breath, exhaling slowly, trying to process the whirlwind of emotions and revelations.

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Four days later, Xiang Yu stood before the mirror, staring at his back. The pain was still severe, and the deep wounds from his flesh being seared off were healing slowly. His reflection showed the raw, angry marks that marred his skin, a testament to the recent ordeal. Hex, the AI, suddenly chirped with excitement, "It’s here! It’s here!"

Xiang Yu, who had been expecting a package, smiled happily. He didn’t bother tying up his robe as he walked out of his bedchambers. His pace quickened as he made his way to the security office. Along the passageways, staff members bowed to him, and he responded cheerfully, "Morning!" His steps were brisk, and his gown fluttered in the wind, leaving the staff perplexed. Xiang Yu never greeted them back, yet recently, his mood had become more friendly.

He sped past the staff dining area, his fleeting figure catching Han Xin’s attention. Over the past few days, Han Xin had kept his distance from Xiang Yu, especially after discovering that he had indeed been granted permission to use Xiang Yu’s healing capsule. Han Xin disliked things that were beyond his control, so he needed to figure out Xiang Yu’s plan before making his next move. Despite avoiding him, Han Xin kept a close watch on Xiang Yu’s actions.

Xiang Yu had demoted a few staff members and fired others. This wasn’t unusual, but the ones he demoted and dismissed were spies working for the Imperial Lord. Han Xin recognised them from his past life, which further supported his conjecture that Xiang Yu had been reborn.

Xiang Yu had been avoiding Han Xin for days. Not once was Han Xin summoned to serve him, nor did the steward assign him any tasks. Han Xin, meanwhile, had been holding secret meetings with Han Zhan, plotting how to fast-track their takeover of the republic and secure his throne.

Now, Han Xin spotted Xiang Yu in a place he would never have been caught dead in during his past life. Xiang Yu had never ventured to this level of the palace before. What was he doing here? Han Xin got up to follow but paused when he heard a group of servants chuckling and mentioning his name. Ignoring them, he walked out, his focus solely on Xiang Yu.

Xiang Yu ran past the security room doors. "Yu Yu, go back go back, it’s here!" Hex’s excited voice echoed in his ears. Xiang Yu turned back, unaware that Han Xin was watching him from a distance. He scanned his biometrics, and the doors whooshed open. Inside, an imperial guard was about to open his package for inspection.

"No, don’t open that," Xiang Yu said quickly, grabbing the package. "It’s private."

The imperial guards glanced at Xiang Yu’s partially open gown, revealing his smooth fair chest and toned abdominal muscles that were not as prominent as most alphas. Realising their error they hurriedly bowed. "Your Highness, it’s mandatory to open each package for your security. Please, Your Highness, let us do our jobs."

Xiang Yu had to think fast. He suddenly remembered his reputation as the playboy crown prince. "So intimate toys and lingerie for my lady friends also need to be checked? What, do you want to know what sort of lace garments I prefer and post them on the star network, huh?"

The guards exchanged uneasy glances before stepping back. "Of course not, Your Highness. We apologize."