Trouble of a Demon Prince: Rest in a Demon's Embrace, #2
By Tinalynge
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This novel is inspired by the Chinese Danmei novels.
Cloudsoar City is a place for crouching tigers and hidden dragons. It is a place where all species, be it beasts, humans, demons, or spirits, come to seek out a better life.
In this city, one has to fight to gain what they want and oppose or succumb to a faction of the princes that compete for the throne. Intrigues and selfish desires alleviated their strength, but to navigate through these schemes one needs an astute mind and a ruthless personality.
Luo Xiao appeared in Cloudsoar City together with Jiang Yao, ready to experience what big city life was like, only to realize that not everything that shine was gold.
Attending the Cloudsoar Royal Academy, Luo Xiao finds himself caught up in the fight for the throne, he finds people who wish to use him for their own benefits, but amongst these people, he also finds warmth and friendship. Slowly he understands that if he wishes to be by Jiang Yao's side he cannot stay as a silent and naive young man. However, will the change in his personality be for the better or for the worse?
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Trouble of a Demon Prince - Tinalynge
Troubles of a Demon Prince
Rest in a Demon's Embrace, Volume 2
Written by Tinalynge & Blue Jay
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TROUBLES OF A DEMON PRINCE
Published by Tinalynge, 2020
First edition: February 24, 2020
Copyright © 2022 Tinalynge
Written by Tinalynge & Blue Jay
Cover Image by Rara0587
Edited by Craiu Remus Armand.
Other Works by Tinalynge
Blue Phoenix
Riluo City
Dungeons of the Divine
Drums of War
Grave of the Unknown
Formation of Life
Ten Courts of Hell
Archaic World
Bridge of Dreams
Overthrowing Fate
Escaping Fate
Fighting Fate
Overthrowing Fate
Condemning the Heavens
World of Beasts
Blood of the Army
Stars are Falling
Tears of the Soaring Dragon
Tainted Blood
Garden of Shadows
Sea of the Enchanted
The Ascended's Realm
A Deity Once Dreamt
Ghost Realm
Five Elements of the Royal Sky
Unyielding
Forsaken Immortals
Overcoming Darkness
Reverse Scale
Fleeting Clouds
Rest in a Demon's Embrace
Fall of the Demon Prince
Troubles of a Demon Prince
Dreams of the Demon Prince
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 - Arriving at Cloudsoar City
Chapter 2 - Shadow Guard
Chapter 3 - Kiss in the Garden
Chapter 4 - Starry Sea
Chapter 5 - The Blue Sea Prince
Chapter 6 - Royal Cloth
Chapter 7 - This Is An Order
Chapter 8 - Heavenly Soul, Not Bad
Chapter 9 - Attracting Attention
Chapter 10 - Jiang Yao's Smile
Chapter 11 - Jin Chuan
Chapter 12 - Class
Chapter 13 - Jiang Bai
Chapter 14 - Love or Hate?
Chapter 15 - Bullied
Chapter 16 - Assistant
Chapter 17 - Advancement in Rank
Chapter 18 - Alchemy
Chapter 19 - Sharp Tongue
Chapter 20 - Punishment
Chapter 21 - Facilities
Chapter 22 - Jiang Bai, Get Over Here!
Chapter 23 - Demons Don't Feel Love
Chapter 24 - Sweet and Bitter
Chapter 25 - A Feather Tickling His Heart
Chapter 26 - Followers
Chapter 27 - Training Room
Chapter 28 - Destiny Bluebirds
Chapter 29 - I Simply Didn't Hear You, Your Highness
Chapter 30 - Jealousy
Chapter 31 - Trying to Recruit
Chapter 32 - Becoming Zhu Tian's Apprentice
Chapter 33 - Attempted Kidnapping
Chapter 34 - Jiang Yao's Anger
Chapter 35 - Jiang Luo's Plans
Chapter 36 - He is Cheating on You!
Chapter 37 - Beating Jiang Luo
Chapter 38 - Changing Alliance
Chapter 39 - To the Tournament Grounds
Chapter 40 - First Battle
Chapter 41 - The Might of an Astral Soul
Chapter 42 - The Royal Family
Chapter 43 - Sword Verses Soul
Chapter 44 - Jiang Bai's Musings
Chapter 45 - Merging Attacks
Chapter 46 - Soul Star
Chapter 47 - I Was Just Getting My Clothes
Chapter 48 - Recounting
Chapter 1 - Arriving at Cloudsoar City
Tu Wei was charged with guarding the large teleportation array in the southwest part of Cloudsoar City. Pouring some fruit wine in a cup, he took the cup in between his fingers as he leaned back in his chair.
The weather had been superb for the last few weeks. With the sun shining and the occasional rain to keep the lands from drying out, the surroundings of Cloudsoar City seemed to be blessed by the gods. Everything had been peaceful and naturally no wars had been waged be it inside or outside of the country.
Sighing, Tu Wei looked at the fruit wine. He himself wasn't very strong as he was just a Fourth Layer Star Rank cultivator. The Star Rank was quite close to the bottom tier cultivators in Cloudsoar City and were it not that he was associated with a faction, Tu Wei never would have obtained the position he held.
Although Tu Wei's strength was not great, he was valued for his fair and loyal character. For this reason he had been given his current position and carried it out with great pride.
Tu Wei was associated with the Sixth Prince's faction, Jiang Guanyu. The Sixth Prince wasn't particularly strong when compared to the overbearing Fourth Prince or the cold Seventh Prince, but he outshone both of them when it came to stability.
Jiang Guanyu's faction was perhaps the most stable and neutral out of all the factions that belonged to the direct descendants of the Demon Emperor. It might not be as big as the Fourth Prince's faction, but it rarely experienced internal strife and was considered by many a faction worth joining if one didn't want to involve themselves in matters of succession to the throne.
The Sixth Prince had expressed a lack of interest in the throne and only busied himself with research and his task of keeping the peace within the city. This included managing the city guard and naturally the guarding and taxing of the teleportation arrays within the city.
Tu Wei smiled at the thought of how great the faction he had joined was as he closed his eyes, enjoying the warmth of the sunshine on his skin.
Not many people had passed through the array on this day. Naturally, upon seeing the jade slip hanging on his waist, all of them became respectful and paid the tax to enter the city.
Just as Tu Wei was about to finish his cup of wine, the formation lit up once more making him open his eyes and put the fruit wine down.
Welcome to Cloudsoar City!
he said just as two figures became corporeal and appeared in the middle of the formation. In order to enter the city, you have to pay one Star Grade spirit crystal each.
Just as his voice echoed, the cold gaze of the taller man in the formation landed on him, suddenly making his breath hitch. The coldness hidden within was beyond anything Tu Wei had ever seen - it was as if the man's eyes were ancient icebergs, long since devoid of warmth!
The man's eyes then moved down to his waist and looked at the jade slip which held the insignia of the Sixth Prince.
A Star Grade spirit crystal? Has Sixth Brother raised the price again? Last time I was here it was just a hundred Sky Grade spirit crystals...
Naturally, the man who spoke was Jiang Yao, and next to him was Luo Xiao who was currently struggling with a minor bout of vertigo.
However, Tu Wei couldn't quite connect the dots of the man in front of him with what he knew of the cold Seventh Prince at the moment.
Sir, yes, the prices were raised. It was done around two months ago,
Tu Wei said. His back was already covered with sweat as he struggled to keep his calm, especially as he felt as though his Fourth Layer Star Rank cultivation shook before Jiang Yao's gaze.
Jiang Yao looked at Tu Wei for a second longer before his hand went in his robes and took out the wooden insignia. After briefly flashing it in front of the shocked Tu Wei, Jiang Yao put it away and stepped outside of the formation.
Come, Xiaoxiao,
he said. His voice was unexpectedly gentle when compared with the tone he had just used when he spoke with Tu Wei moments ago.
Holding Luo Xiao's hand, Jiang Yao led the way into the legendary Cloudsoar City, the center of the Demon Empire.
As soon as their figures disappeared behind the buildings, Tu Wei barely kept himself from collapsing. His body had turned numb all over. Upon seeing the wooden insignia, he finally understood just what an identity the cold man had - a direct descendant of the Demon Emperor!
Being a demon himself, Tu Wei knew very well who the current direct descendants were and their personalities. It took him less than a second to finally connect Jiang Yao to the figure of the Seventh Prince: a person whose coldness, beauty, and strength were the highest amongst all of the direct descendants.
The actual Seventh Prince had stood in front of him, and he hadn't even realized it! Tu Wei suddenly felt like thanking the heavens that he hadn't tried to force the man to pay or else he would have instantly lost his life and any chance of reincarnation.
Sometime later, Tu Wei finally calmed down as he sat up properly in his chair, a cup of fruit wine next to him just like before. Taking a long breath, he took out a jade slip before branding a message onto it and sending it flying towards the inner regions of Cloudsoar City.
While that was happening, Luo Xiao and Jiang Yao walked deeper into the city. Luo Xiao had gotten somewhat used to extravagance during their stays in luxurious hotels throughout their journey towards Cloudsoar City via teleportation arrays.
Yet even experiencing such luxury, once his head finally cleared, and Luo Xiao could take a look at his surroundings without feeling sick, just the initial look he took was enough to leave him completely rooted in place.
This wasn't a city; it was an entire country within a country!
Cloudsoar City was a complete megalopolis spanning thousands of kilometers! It seemed immeasurable and unending, and the only way one could describe the size was by comparing it with other cities.
And even such a method wasn't very good at estimating the size of this city! Just how many people lived here? How many buildings and streets were there?
Luo Xiao couldn't even begin to take it all in as he stood there rooted in place as he tried to comprehend its size. It was too big of a city for him, someone who had lived most of his life in a tiny village.
If one had given him enough time to acclimate and get used to the big cities, he wouldn't have been so smitten, but because Jiang Yao had given him almost no time to do so, Luo Xiao was now utterly stunned.
Upon seeing his expression Jiang Yao couldn't help but chuckle a little while reaching out to hold Luo Xiao's hand, You'll get used to it soon, Xiaoxiao.
Yes.
Their brief exchange was enough to let Luo Xiao take a long breath before he walked up to Jiang Yao, his hand tightly holding Jiang Yao's. He found himself in the need of the taller man's support as the enormous city loomed above him as if ready to devour him.
Where are we going?
Luo Xiao asked.
Hmm?
Jiang Yao said as he glanced towards Luo Xiao before turning back to look at the city, My personal palace. It actually isn't that far away; we'll be there by sunset.
With Jiang Yao's strength, he could cross most of Cloudsoar City within a few minutes despite the city's enormous size. Luo Xiao, on the other hand, would need considerably more time to cross even a hundredth of it and that left the two of them with the option to just go by foot.
As they walked through the crowds, Luo Xiao's breathing became shakier the more he saw of the city. Even if where they were was considered the outskirts of the city, the buildings, shops, gardens, and enormous squares they passed were already beyond what Heavenward City had.
While in Cloudsoar City extravagance was in plain sight; however, that didn't mean every building in Cloudsoar City was like that - Luo Xiao had spotted multiple places that seemed rather shabby and run down. Clearly, their owners couldn't afford to showcase the same luxury as the main structures.
The city was a sight to behold. Eventually though Jiang Yao got annoyed with just walking through the busy streets and rented a carriage to get them to his palace.
It will be much faster this way,
he shrugged at Luo Xiao's questioning gaze as the two entered the carriage before it sped off through the street.
While their carriage sped towards the area where Jiang Yao's palace was, in a different side of the city, in a room full of books and paper scrolls, a jade slip flickered between the slender fingers of a young man in gorgeous blue robes.
His hair was just as black as the deepest nights and all of it was loosely held together with an azure hairpin. The man's skin was as white as jade and his eyes sparkled with the deepest of blues as he read through the message branded on the jade slip.
Seventh Brother has returned? With a weak human by his side?
he hummed before his fingers crushed the jade slip. Well, that's his business. Give Tu Wei a corresponding bonus for the news and forget about the matter. It isn't in my interest to meddle with what my brothers do after all.
Yes, Your Highness,
the servant who had delivered the jade slip said with a bow and left the room.
The blue-eyed man smiled gently as soon as the servant left, stood up from his seat, and walked over to the wide windows. The view which opened from the windows was impossible to describe. As far as the eye could see were the beautiful streets of Cloudsoar City, its hills and valleys, and a few of the rivers that went through it.
The blue-eyed man sighed at the sight. He could never get enough of it; despite the hundreds of years he had lived in his palace.
Ah, Seventh Brother, I wonder if you know that Fourth Brother has been scheming so much against you. So much so that some of his hair turned white and he doesn't even look thirty-five yet!
the man said with a chuckle as he leaned against the window frame.
Now that the sun lit his face from the front rather than the back, one could easily see that he looked a bit like Jiang Yao. However, there were differences: first, his eyes were as blue as azurite, and second, his features were a lot more delicate than Jiang Yao's. In a sense, he even looked a tad feminine - though that only added to his elegant charm.
That was the Sixth Prince of the Demon Empire, the Blue Sea Prince Jiang Guanyu!
Jiang Guanyu kept smiling gently as his eyes wandered over the city, enjoying the sight. Ah, Seventh Brother, I wonder what you found outside the Empire - was it the human you brought back with you? I can't wait to meet you before you report to father...
Jiang Guanyu sighed at the thought of their father, the Demon Emperor. The Demon Emperor was the only man stronger than Jiang Yao when it came to both cultivation and battle prowess, and his influence was unfathomable. A single word from him could overturn the entire continent of Tiandi.
Shaking his head, the prince dismissed his thoughts about their father. Turning back to look at the paperwork, he almost sighed once more before walking back to his desk.
With his keen intuition, Jiang Guanyu felt that it was highly likely that there would be a lot of papers to handle in the future.
Chapter 2 - Shadow Guard
W ow!
Luo Xiao said .
When Jiang Yao mentioned they were going to his palace, Luo Xiao didn't think too much about how it would look compared to the rest of the city because just Cloudsoar City itself was beyond all expectations.
But Jiang Yao's palace was incredible. Multiple stories high, with arched roofs and intricate ornaments, his palace was made almost entirely from precious jade. There were multiple buildings on its sides and an enormous courtyard as well. While it didn't seem too big compared to Cloudsoar City, it was probably around half the size of the entire Heavenward City!
Luo Xiao and Jiang Yao walked down a paved road inside the enormous courtyard. As soon as the two of them got off the carriage the two men guarding the gates bowed with such reverence to Jiang Yao that it made Luo Xiao question whether their backs were alright.
Your Highness! Welcome back, your Highness!
Various servants said as they bowed the moment they saw that it was Jiang Yao walking towards his palace after which they went back to their tasks.
Following Jiang Yao, Luo Xiao noticed firsthand both the reverence and fear in the eyes of the servants as the two of them approached the doors of the palace. Once the two passed by, these servants would glance at Luo Xiao with curiosity for a moment before rushing away.
Your Highness! You've returned!
a middle-aged man ran out of the doors of the palace, opening them wide before bowing deeply to Jiang Yao.
Even though Jiang Yao didn't smile when it came to other people, at the sight of this middle-aged man, the corners of his lips moved upwards. Housekeeper Chen! I have indeed returned,
Jiang Yao said.
The housekeeper, whose full name was Wang Chen, finally straightened up. While he was middle-aged and past the prime of his life, his eyes were full of vigor. His hair was completely black and not a single strand of grey was visible. Wang Chen was actually surprisingly muscular for a housekeeper, but it wasn't like Luo Xiao had seen a housekeeper before and didn't question anything.
Naturally, Luo Xiao knew that he would be unable to see this person's cultivation even if he tried so he remained silent while observing Wang Chen.
Housekeeper, this is my lover, Luo Xiao. He'll be staying here for a few days,
Jiang Yao said.
Should I arrange a room for him, your Highness?
Wang Chen asked with a bow, already thinking about which room to prepare for Luo Xiao.
His keen eyes had focused on Luo Xiao from the moment Jiang Yao introduced him, and while he seemed to express no animosity, a tinge of confusion sprouted in his heart. It was obvious that Luo Xiao was merely a Sky Rank soul cultivator.
For Jiang Yao to introduce Luo Xiao as his lover something about this person must have captivated the prince's heart, and just the thought of such a thing made Wang Chen question the reality of their relationship.
No need, Housekeeper. He'll sleep in my room,
Jiang Yao said before turning to Luo Xiao, Xiaoxiao, I'm going to need to deal with some things since I'm back home. Feel free to look around the palace but don't leave the premises, alright?
Jiang Yao's hand gently cupped Luo Xiao's cheek before finally letting go. If someone causes trouble for you, just tell me,
he said.
Luo Xiao nodded gently, blushing as soon as he noticed the obvious stare from Wang Chen. Is there anywhere I can get something to eat?
he asked.
Ask a servant, they have a kitchen somewhere,
Jiang Yao said as he walked inside the palace with Wang Chen following him.
Being left alone, Luo Xiao quickly managed to extinguish the red flush on his cheeks. His eyes glanced once more at the door of the palace before walking around the courtyard's path.
From what Luo Xiao had seen of the outside of Jiang Yao's palace, it was built with absolute mastery. The statues of strong beasts and heavenly apparitions were so lifelike that they seemed like they would jump out of the columns they circled and bite into Luo Xiao.
Once he was done looking around the palace and a few of the gardens in the enormous courtyard, Luo Xiao planned to ask a servant to get something to eat for lunch. Once he had finished eating Luo Xiao hoped Jiang Yao would also be finished with his tasks.
Meanwhile, the prince and the housekeeper walked through the corridors of the palace.
Your Highness, the First Prince is, like always, in seclusion. Nobody has really heard any news of him; however, there are rumors that he will leave seclusion in a few months. The Fourth Prince's faction has been rather restless in the last few weeks, and it seems like the Fourth Prince and the Third Prince have been at odds recently,
Wang Chen said, swiftly detailing all he knew about the situation at the capital.
This news wasn't particularly surprising when it came to the usual struggle that happened in the capital, but then a little sentence mentioned by Wang Chen caught Jiang Yao's attention.
Second Sister got married? I'm surprised. Knowing her, she doesn't care about men at all.
Your Highness, it seems that her new husband was able to defeat her in a duel of pure strength and won her heart that way.
This was something that even Wang Chen couldn't believe when he heard it for the first time, but it was the truth.
Eventually, his Highness the Demon Emperor approved of their relationship and let the two marry.
I see,
Jiang Yao nodded as he pondered. Well, at least I hope Second Sister is happy. I've unfortunately missed her wedding, so prepare an appropriate gift for her and send it in my name.
As you wish, your Highness.
A few moments of silence passed while they walked up a flight of stairs.
Is he really your lover?
Wang Chen suddenly asked, much to Jiang Yao's surprise.
A tinge of coldness flashed through Jiang Yao's eyes as he glanced at the man. Are you doubting me?
Jiang Yao asked.
No, your Highness, of course not!
Wang Chen said immediately while bowing his head. He gulped a little before finally speaking again, It's just anyone would find it unbelievable that you, the Seventh Prince has such a weak lover, not to mention him being a human.
The ice in Jiang Yao's eyes deepened for a split second before disappearing. I see. Do you think he is undeserving of my love, Housekeeper Chen?
Jiang Yao asked.
Wang Chen couldn't find the courage to say as much as a word in response to the other's question. Having gained the ability to read Jiang Yao rather well from all the time he had been his servant, Wang Chen could tell that he needed no answer.
The Seventh Prince only had to say something was like that, for it to be accepted by everyone beneath him. There was no chance of saying no - one either obeyed or died.
Eventually, the two arrived at the palace's enormous library. Shelves upon shelves of treasured books and jade slips filled the room. Inside there were various empty corners and nice spots for one to sit down and relax while reading a book.
If one were to actually count the number of texts located in this room, it would add up to more than ten million! It truly lived up to being the personal library of the Seventh Prince of the Demon Empire.
Jiang Yao's hand gently touched one of the shelves as he walked into the library, his eyes focusing on the last rays of the setting sun visible through the large windows.
Your Highness, the shadow guard has arrived,
Wang Chen announced.
A second after he spoke, a dozen previously concealed figures appeared around the two of them. These dozen men and women wore simple dark grey clothes, and one couldn't see a trace of weapons on them.
Your shadow guard greets you, your Highness,
they spoke in unison as they knelt down in front of Jiang Yao.
Did you finish the tasks I gave you before leaving?
Yes, your Highness. Everything has been taken care of and not a word has leaked out. Not even the Sixth Prince's network caught a trace of us,
one of the shadow guards immediately answered before taking a small object out of seemingly nowhere and handing it to Jiang Yao.
After checking out the object briefly, Jiang Yao nodded. Good. You will, like always, be compensated for your work.
The shadow guard said nothing and didn't even move an inch. They awaited Jiang Yao's next orders with patience as Jiang Yao himself handed the object to Wang Chen. Put it in the treasury.
As for you all, from now on, two of you will be tasked with protecting Xiaoxiao. Don't let him find out unless absolutely necessary. The others will return to their usual duties,
and with a wave of his hand, Jiang Yao dismissed the guards.
The twelve men and women nodded before vanishing from the room. Just as they were disappearing, Wang Chen noticed a brief flash of confusion and hesitation in their eyes. It took him no time at all to understand why - none of them had any idea who this 'Xiaoxiao' was, after all.
The housekeeper felt no need to tell them - they would find out soon enough. The group of shadow guards had even been personally trained by Jiang Yao, so there was no way they were stupid.
Actually, change of plans,
Jiang Yao suddenly spoke, his voice making Wang Chen raise his head to look at him. Send this as the gift to my Second Sister; I think it will suit her more than anything else I have.
Yes, your Highness.
Housekeeper, when was enrollment for Cloudsoar Royal Academy?
The question startled Housekeeper Chen, making him frown for a moment. I think they were held three months ago. At least for the first years. Your Highness, do you want to go...
Not me, housekeeper,
Jiang Yao said. He almost rolled his eyes as he turned around to face the man. Xiaoxiao will attend school there,
he said.
That human lover of yours?
Wang Chen asked with raised eyebrows before frowning even more. But the earliest he could enroll would be during next year's admissions. That will be in at least nine months, your Highness.
Jiang Yao's lips moved upward causing a small smile to appear once he heard the middle-aged man's reply. Housekeeper, you've known me since I was a child. Do you actually think that can stop me?
Silence took over the library for a brief moment before Wang Chen sighed, shaking his head a little like a parent who had given up reprimanding their child. I should've expected this, your Highness.
With that he turned around and left the room, almost looking amused as he set to work on the task given to him.
Jiang Yao remained in the library for a bit longer, thinking about the information that Wang Chen had given him regarding the current situation in Cloudsoar City. It seems that Fourth Brother has a trump card up his sleeve if he's clashing with others so openly...
Even he frowned a little as he looked through his library's windows. Despite having a few facts that he could discern with the given sparse information; Jiang Yao had no way of seeing what exactly was going to happen. After all, he wasn't a prophetic genius, no matter how much he wished to be.
He could only surmise that some sort of great upheaval might occur in Cloudsoar City with his royal brothers and sisters at the center. His expression seemed to frost over as he thought about the possibility of his Xiaoxiao, an innocent, being dragged into such a mess.
Maybe I should allocate more than two shadow guards to protect him. I wonder where he is at right now?
Thinking about the surprised expression Luo Xiao would make once he appeared behind him, Jiang Yao became relaxed, and in a few moments, he left the library to search for his little human lover.
Chapter 3 - Kiss in the Garden
Naturally, Luo Xiao was unaware of any of this. While Jiang Yao was talking with his shadow guards and the housekeeper, Luo Xiao found his way towards the gardens of the enormous palace.
Despite the palace itself being extraordinary, the gardens were even more so extravagant and luxurious.
It was as if he had stepped into a field of flowers and small, perfectly trimmed, delicate trees. Colorful bees and majestic butterflies flew from flower to flower, while small tame beasts poked their heads out from the bushes occasionally. Luo Xiao saw a beautiful snake with rainbow scales appear momentarily before slithering back into the forest of flowers.
There were scents of all sorts, each more fragrant than the last which overlapped