After a moment, Luna finally spoke: "You’ve seen what’s inside the Timewheel Bracelet. It’s a self-contained little world. Once you reach a certain level of strength, you’ll be able to enter and train within it, and your cultivation speed will be insane. One year inside is just a single day outside—absolutely terrifying."
"That powerful? So when can I actually enter? If it really works like that, won’t I be invincible? This Timewheel Bracelet is just way too heaven-defying!" Evan Chu blurted out, instantly excited.
"Heaven-defying is putting it mildly. I don’t even know what grade this Timewheel Bracelet is, but I’m certain it’s not something from the Immortal Realm—it’s probably a product of an even higher world. Maybe it evolved like this because you used it, but I can’t say for sure if it can still rewind time. Even without that, it’s a terrifying spatial divine artifact. If it appeared in the Immortal Realm, it would cause a massive uproar. You’d better be careful with it going forward," Luna warned.
Evan Chu had a ton of questions right now, but with his current strength, there was no way to get any answers. Now that he’d fused Frostbane’s memories, he at least had a whole new understanding of the Netherworld.
He’d also learned about the place Luna hadn’t mentioned before—it was called the Death-Tower Grounds. Supposedly, there was a mysterious tower inside that only people with fate could see. Anyone who saw it could leave, and they’d come out with all sorts of treasures. If you didn’t see it, you’d never get out—no one knew if those people died or just stayed lost forever.
Evan decided he’d definitely go check it out after his next breakthrough. He had a feeling there was something inside the Death-Tower that he needed—or at the very least, he had to go for the sake of the Netherghost Violet Orchid.
With everyone hunting for him now, Evan could only show up in the Netherworld as a human. After that, he left his room, planning to check in on Roxanne Lin.
But when he pushed open the door, he saw the room was already empty—no one else was staying there either. Evan asked Luna, "How many days did my memory fusion take this time?"
"Three days. That Netherkin girl left on the first day. I think you should leave too! Come back for the Rakshasa City auction later. Right now, what you need most is to raise your strength. The fastest way is to find a woman with naturally dense yin qi, or go search for Roxanne Lin," Luna said.
Evan felt a chill run down his back. "You want me to go after other women? That’s not a good idea—I’ve already got plenty, isn’t that just asking for trouble?"
"Who said anything about chasing women? Even if you wanted me, I wouldn’t agree! I’m telling you to be a little bad sometimes—then your strength will shoot up fast. Don’t be so much of a gentleman all the time. Anyway, you’re not really a gentleman, or how could you get so handsy with that Netherkin girl?" Luna laughed.
I think I’ll pass. I’m not doing anything so heartless—I’ll just go to the Shade Clan and look for Roxanne Lin. She’s already mine, so I have no reason to feel guilty about it.
“No feelings for those girls? Back in Rhea Yang’s room, you caused trouble for two innocent maidens. Don’t tell me you’ve forgotten! Sometimes you can’t afford to be too scrupulous—there are things you have to do, even if it means going against your conscience,” Luna said pointedly.
Evan knew that if he kept arguing, Luna would only keep piling on the pressure. He understood she meant well, but he really couldn’t accept this kind of ‘help’—it felt like making karma debts!
Evan Chu knew that if he kept arguing, Luna would just keep pressing him. Even though he understood Luna meant well, this kind of 'help' was something he really couldn’t accept—it felt like piling on bad karma!
He left the inn right away. Of course, Evan didn’t attract any attention, but a few young human girls spotted him and instantly went starry-eyed—after all, it was rare to see such a handsome youth in this city.
After leaving Rakshasa City, Evan Chu relied on Frostbane’s memories, soared straight into the sky, and rapidly teleported toward Shade Clan territory. The Shade Clan was tens of thousands of li away from Rakshasa City; with his current speed, he could cover the distance in less than half a stick of incense.
It wasn’t long before Evan reached the main gate of Nine‑Shade City, the largest city of the Shade Clan. He didn’t rush inside—he still had no idea where Roxanne Lin was, so he’d have to search slowly.
As luck would have it, just after Evan arrived, a luxurious carriage rolled out from the city gates. Civilians hurried out of the way—Evan also stepped aside, but just a little too slow and nearly got run over. Normally, with his strength, there’s no way he’d be in danger, but he’d caught sight of a girl inside the carriage.
She was playing with a jade hairpin that Evan recognized instantly—it was one Roxanne Lin often wore. Seeing it in her hands distracted him for a moment.
The coachman exploded with rage at Evan: "Are you trying to die? How dare you block the princess's carriage!" He swung his hand and sent a palm strike right at Evan.
Evan hated bullies who relied on their master's power. Seeing the coachman attack, he met the palm with his own—skillfully dissolving the blow so neither of them was hurt, using just the right amount of force.
He was new here and had no intention of causing trouble right off the bat—if a Shade King-level wanted order came down, he’d be finished before his strength improved. Less trouble is always better, and he knew it.
Evan took a few steps back, ready to leave, but the coachman wouldn’t let him go. He roared, "Kid, stop right there! You startled the princess—did you really think you could just walk away?"
Evan was a little surprised—the girl in the carriage was actually the princess of Nine‑Shade City. That was almost funny. He paused, then said to the coachman, "So what do you want?"
"Hand over your life and come with me to the Nine‑Shade City water dungeon! Anyone who disturbs the princess ends up there—you’re no exception, especially since you’re just a lowly human," the coachman snarled.
The crowd started whispering, worried for the young man who’d gotten himself into trouble. Just then, the carriage door swung open and a beautiful young woman stepped out. Instantly, everyone around dropped to their knees and greeted her respectfully: "Princess Ivy!"
Evan didn’t know her, so of course he didn’t kneel. Besides, in this world, only Victor Chu and his unseen mother deserved his kneeling—nobody else was qualified.
Princess Ivy was the same girl Roxanne Lin had met before. Evan couldn’t help but laugh at the coincidence—both times, it was because they blocked her carriage.
Princess Ivy glanced at Evan and smiled. "Such a handsome young man—why don’t you kneel when you see me?"
Evan saw she was still playing with Roxanne Lin’s jade hairpin. He had no idea how Roxy was doing and needed to find out—so the best move was not to antagonize Princess Ivy. He smiled and said, "I’ve long heard Princess Ivy is breathtaking, and seeing you today proves it true. I kneel to heaven, earth, and my parents—and to one other kind of person: my own woman. If you insist I kneel, wouldn’t that mean you’re volunteering to be mine?" (To be continued)