Chapter 371- Pure-Hearted Prince vs. Giant Dragon Boss (10)
Although leaving a good impression on the emissary was crucial, Gardner found it impossible to continue in the face of Norris’s relentless hostility. After all, his current strength was far from sufficient to openly challenge the authority of the royal family.
Even after Gardner left, Norris remained grim-faced, visibly displeased. Mu Jin, amused by the situation, could only hold back his laughter due to the crowd around them. He decided to wait until the banquet concluded before finding an opportunity to comfort his man.
When the banquet finally ended, Norris eagerly volunteered to personally arrange accommodations for Mu Jin. Of course, the room he chose was strategically located right next to his own—a decision clearly influenced by personal motives.
Mu Jin offered no objections and was even quite pleased. If it weren’t for his current role as the emissary, he would’ve simply opted to stay in Norris’s room.
As the night grew quiet, Norris found himself unable to contain his restlessness. Once everyone else was asleep, he stealthily left his room and made his way to Mu Jin’s door.
Just as he was about to knock, he noticed that the door wasn’t locked. In fact, it wasn’t even fully closed, leaving a crack through which light from inside seeped out.
Was Mu Jin deliberately leaving the door open for him?
This thought comforted Norris greatly. He stepped into the room, quietly shut the door, and immediately walked up to Mu Jin. Without a word, he pulled him into a tight embrace, burying his face into the crook of Mu Jin’s neck, sulking in silence.
“What’s this? Still upset about Gardner?” Mu Jin asked softly.
Norris rubbed his head against Mu Jin’s shoulder and murmured, “I’m not angry, just feeling a little uneasy. It’s because you’re too amazing—of course people would want to take you away from me.”
Hearing this, Mu Jin chuckled internally. Wrapping his arms around Norris’s neck, he planted a kiss on the corner of his lips and reassured him, “Don’t be upset. It’s not worth letting insignificant people affect your mood.”
As he spoke, he gently patted Norris’s back. However, hearing Norris bring up Gardner reminded Mu Jin of the protagonist, and his expression darkened slightly at the thought.
When Mu Jin noticed the determined look in Gardner’s eyes as he approached him, he couldn’t help but feel uneasy. However, the close encounter with the protagonist wasn’t entirely fruitless.
Mu Jin detected traces of Qian Chen’s residual aura lingering on Gardner. While he had anticipated Gardner’s approach, he hadn’t expected to feel such an intense sense of incongruity emanating from him. This anomaly demanded his attention.
Still, Mu Jin was certain that Gardner was, for now, the same mercenary who had transmigrated into this world, not Qian Sha. The unfamiliar surge of power within him, clearly not his own, left Mu Jin pondering its origin. Was it a result of the system, or was it directly tied to Qian Sha? Mu Jin was determined to find out.
As things stood, Gardner had already employed numerous tactics to absorb a significant amount of luck and fortune. Acting rashly now might alert him prematurely. It was evident to Mu Jin that he needed to devise more strategic methods to suppress Gardner. Perhaps, if sufficiently pressured, the already-injured Qian Sha might be forced into a desperate move, exposing his true intentions.
With this thought in mind, Mu Jin turned to look at the man holding him tightly. Leaning closer, he kissed the corner of Norris’s lips and murmured softly, “I’ve lived alone for so many years, and I’ve finally escaped the abyss. I really want to see this continent with my own eyes. Norris, will you take me out to explore tomorrow?”
The moment Norris heard this, his spirits lifted, and any lingering displeasure from Gardner’s earlier actions vanished completely. For Mu Jin to take the initiative to ask him for a tour was an opportunity he couldn’t refuse.
Norris had long dreamed of this—if his beloved could one day leave the abyss, he would take him on a journey across the land, showing him all the wonders it had to offer. For so many years, Mu Jin had been confined to the palace, surrounded by loneliness and isolation. The thought of such breathtaking scenery being accessible only in dreams was far too regretful.
Thinking this, Norris couldn’t help but feel a pang of guilt. How could it be that Mu Jin had to bring up such a matter himself? He really wasn’t living up to being a qualified partner.
Seeing Norris’s uneasy and remorseful expression, Mu Jin only felt a playful itch in his heart. His lover looked so irresistibly adorable—perhaps it was time to “devour” him completely.
Without hesitation, Mu Jin took advantage of their current position and pushed Norris directly onto the large bed behind them. Delighted, he nibbled on Norris’s chin and laughed, saying, “Norris, you’re just too good! I’ve decided—I’m going to give you a reward.”
A reward? Norris was puzzled, but before he could voice his question, Mu Jin snapped his fingers, creating a soundproof barrier around them.
Very quickly, Norris found himself with no further thoughts about the nature of this reward—because he was already experiencing it firsthand. And it was… overwhelmingly pleasurable.
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The next morning, Norris woke up feeling refreshed and rejuvenated. This time, he was no longer waking up alone. Feeling the warmth in his embrace, he couldn’t suppress the joy bubbling up in his chest.
Finally, the dreams he had cherished for so long had come true, Norris thought as he looked down at Mu Jin. He leaned in to kiss him, but when he saw Mu Jin’s swollen lips, a wave of satisfaction surged through him.
Last night, Mu Jin had thoroughly “rewarded” him—half the night, in fact. If he had known that fulfilling his beloved’s wishes would lead to such incredible rewards, he would have stepped up to help Mu Jin much sooner.
From now on, Norris resolved to be more attentive. Whatever Mu Jin wanted, he would make it happen. That way, Mu Jin might reward him again.
Just the thought of it filled Norris’s heart with bliss.
When Mu Jin woke up, the first thing he saw was the silly grin on his lover’s face, which instantly brightened his mood. Content, he snuggled closer into Norris’s arms, grabbed his large hands, and pulled them onto his body. Pouting playfully, he said, “Massage my back—it’s so sore.”
Hearing this, Norris’s face turned red, but he felt even happier. Diligently, he started massaging Mu Jin’s back, vowing to himself that next time he wouldn’t be so careless and would remember to properly help Mu Jin relax afterward.
‘It would’ve been so easy to fix this with a spell, yet here I am doing it by hand!’
Meanwhile, in Mu Jin’s mindscape, 003 silently grumbled about Mu Jin’s lack of shame, though it couldn’t help but inch closer to Teng Gen, who had fallen into a deep sleep while suppressing demonic energy. ‘Why am I feeling lonely now that this big guy isn’t awake to bother me?’
Glancing again at Mu Jin and Norris’s interaction, 003 found itself feeling even more envious.
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Norris had made a point of waking up early that morning, intending to sneak back to his own room before anyone noticed he had spent the night with Mu Jin. After slipping out, he quickly tidied himself up and then returned to Mu Jin’s chambers, this time pretending to visit formally.
When the palace servants saw Norris heading to the dragon envoy’s room so early in the morning, some couldn’t help feeling uneasy. However, when Norris knocked twice and the door opened, revealing the envoy’s bright smile, their concerns dissipated.
Perhaps they had overthought things. Their prince was clearly wise enough to know exactly when the envoy would wake. Then again, maybe the two had planned this beforehand—after all, the prince and the envoy had appeared to get along quite well during last night’s banquet.
Norris, however, had other thoughts on his mind. ‘No matter how you look at it, the palace is full of people and gossip. Since Mu Jin’s true identity is still hidden, it’s inconvenient for us to be too affectionate here. Why not leave the palace early? That way, I can accompany him on a tour while also spending quality time with my beloved. Two birds with one stone!’
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After enjoying a sumptuous breakfast together, the two left the palace, leaving Gardner, who had come early to visit Mu Jin again, standing awkwardly at the door, having missed his chance entirely.
Mu Jin had no intention of worrying about when the male lead wanted to see him. All he cared about right now was spending time with his beloved.
There was no denying that the central city was incredibly bustling. To avoid drawing attention, Mu Jin and Norris donned simple disguises, appearing as though they were just ordinary nobles, before stepping out.
Mu Jin initially thought Norris was taking him out for some leisurely fun. However, as soon as they left the gates, Norris led him straight to a carriage he had prepared in advance.
The carriage driver was none other than Norris’s most trusted companion, Guard Owen. Once they reached a quiet spot, Norris immediately pulled Mu Jin into his arms and began showing his affection again.
His excuse? “It’s still early, and most of the shops in the city aren’t open yet. Let’s rest in the carriage first. Once the shops open, I’ll take you around.”
Mu Jin chuckled silently, biting his lip to suppress his laughter. He didn’t expose Norris’s obvious ulterior motives but mused inwardly, So this once-pure young man has learned to be mischievous now.
While the two of them were enjoying each other’s company in the carriage, Owen, standing outside, was caught in a storm of conflicted emotions. ‘Isn’t His Highness about to become the dragon’s mate? It’s already strange enough to marry a dragon, but now he’s getting so close to the dragon envoy?’
Then again, this envoy truly was exceptional in both appearance and demeanor. Over the years, His Highness had always kept his distance from others, never showing interest in anyone. Could this be… his first taste of love?
Owen’s imagination ran wild. So His Highness’s type is someone like this? In truth, a handsome, powerful mage was indeed far more appealing than a fearsome dragon.
Still, no matter what Owen thought, he decided to keep this secret to himself. ‘Since I know about His Highness’s… relationship with the dragon envoy, I must ensure no one else discovers it. If others learn of this, they might use it to harm Prince Norris.’
Inside the carriage, Norris and Mu Jin spent a sweet, intimate morning together. It wasn’t until Mu Jin’s stomach began to growl that Norris reluctantly stopped kissing him. Carefully fixing Mu Jin’s disheveled clothes, Norris helped him step out of the carriage.
He then led Mu Jin to a bustling food street in the market, intending to treat him to a delicious feast and make the most of their time together.
The cuisine of this era had its own unique charm, and Mu Jin was thoroughly enjoying himself. What delighted him even more was that, as a dragon, his stomach seemed bottomless, so no matter how much he ate, he never felt too full.
The two of them practically ate their way through the streets, with Norris watching Mu Jin devour food like a bottomless pit. Encouraged by this, Norris worked even harder to find more snacks for him, even finding the act of feeding Mu Jin to be an unexpectedly delightful experience.
By the time they finished their lunch, several hours had passed. It was only then that Norris began taking Mu Jin to explore various shops around the city.
Norris often enjoyed observing the lives of ordinary citizens and would frequently disguise himself to stroll through the streets with Owen. During these excursions, he would typically dress as a commoner, believing it helped him better connect with the people’s way of life.
However, since today was a special outing with Mu Jin, dressing as nobles made things much more convenient. As he guided Mu Jin through the city’s sights and activities, Norris navigated the streets with ease. Mu Jin, fascinated by the items of this era, ended up purchasing a variety of small trinkets along the way.
But as they passed by a specialty weapons shop, the sound of shouting and scolding from inside caught their attention.