Chapter 837 - Rumors and Slanders
Chen Fan felt extremely helpless.
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The princess wanted him to pretend to be her man once, but once the rumor spread, even pretense would solidify into reality. And if the princess decided not to let him go, what could he do?
Seeing his hesitation, she simply reclined on his bed and declared, âThen I wonât leave.â
Chen Fan walked up to the bed, gazing at her delicate, alluring figure; he felt at a loss for words.
This demonic lady truly feared nothingâthere was not a trace of royal decorum in her.
The princess opened her beautiful eyes, looked at Chen Fan, and said with a smile, âDonât worry. The outside world will spread news about us soon enough. Your fears are already a reality. By now, everyone in the sect will be talking. You canât refuse even if you want to.â
âYour Highness is so at ease with me? What if Iâm a despicable, lecherous man?â
âIâd allow it,â she replied with a coy smile, her enchanting glances stirring his soul.
âAlright then. Since Your Highness insists, Iâll agree. However, I came here from the Tianwu Continent for an important matter. Iâll leave when itâs completed. I only ask that Your Highness not make things difficult for me when that time comes,â Chen Fan said seriously.
If he couldnât stop her antics, at least he could state his truth.
The princess studied him carefully. âSo, thatâs why. It seems no matter what I doâeven humbling myself to marry youâI still canât make you stay. Am I that unattractive?â
âYour Highnessâ charm need not be elaborated on. I ask that you let me go.â Chen Fan smiled bitterly.
Before he could react further, the princess moved. She appeared behind him, her hands lightly resting on his shoulders. Her body pressed so close to his that he could feel the faint warmth of her skin. The intoxicating fragrance she carried made his breath hitch.
âThe more you resist, the more I want to see how far I can push you.â The princess exhaled; her warm breath brushed against his ear, carrying the delicate scent of orchids.
With a mischievous giggle, she vanished, leaving only the ghost of her presence behind.
Chen Fan let out a sigh of relief and sat on the bed. The lingering fragrance she left behind seemed to mock his predicament.
He knew he was out of optionsârefusing her demands would only invite chaos. The princess wasnât someone who took no for an answer, and her methods were as unpredictable as they were relentless.
âHaaa, if Iâd known this would happen, I never would have accepted this mission.â Chen Fan couldnât help but let out a long sigh.
......
âI heard First Demon General Chen Fan and the princess are in love?â
âIs that for real? How could anyone be good enough for our princess? Sure, Chen Fan is remarkable, but still...â
âI donât know if itâs true, but they say the princess visited his chambers.â
âWhat! She went to his chambers?!â
âAlso, the princess meets him often. Apparently, she dismissed all her subordinates the last time they were alone in her residence. Who knows what might have happened...â
âImpossible! The princess is my goddess, out of reach and inviolable. How could Chen Fan be worthy of her!â
â......â
The rumors spread like wildfire, growing more elaborate with each retelling.
The extraordinarily talented first demon general had earned the princessâ favor, and rumors swirled that they were now a couple.
Some even claimed the princess had visited Chen Fanâs chambers, shocking the demon sect. Others spoke of him often visiting her residence and spending time together intimately, though no one knew the truth.
It seemed to uphold the adage: peerless talents are destined for devastating beauties.
Since ancient times, beauties had loved heroes. Even Tu Shan, the former first demon general, failed to capture the princessâ heart. Yet Chen Fan, who defeated Tu Shan decisively, not only seized his title but also the princessâ affections.
When Chen Fan heard these rumors, he could only let out a bitter laugh. Even he didnât know when he supposedly fell in love with the princess.
When Yan Shuiyi looked at Chen Fan with an ambiguous gaze, Chen Fan threw his hands up and said. âNothing happened! Iâm innocent!â
âReally? So all those rumors are false? But from what Iâve heard, the princess did visit you that day, Lord Demon General. Truly impressive! Not only did you claim the First Demon General's position in record time, but you also charmed the princess. Iâm in awe,â Yan Shuiyi teased.
âNo matter what I say, I canât clear my name,â Chen Fan said, smiling bitterly.
Suddenly, a messenger arrived and said, âReporting to Lord Demon General, Her Highness the Princess has invited you.â
âUgh...â
Chen Fanâs expression stiffened. Noticing Yan Shuiyiâs dubious gaze and her amused smile, he felt incredibly awkward, his face darkening with embarrassment.
âThereâs really nothing between me and the princess.â Chen Fan shook his head as he walked away, indifferent to whether Yan Shuiyi believed him
Clearing his name now was impossibleâeven if he jumped into the Yellow River. He grudgingly admitted that the princess' tactics were indeed ruthless.
He arrived at the princessâ residence. She walked toward him with a face full of smiles and helped Chen Fan adjust his clothing.
The onlookersâ stares only cemented the rumors in their minds.
âYour Highness.â Chen Fan smiled bitterly.
âYou have to get used to your role in advance. Donât forget that you promised me,â said the princess, smiling charmingly.
Then, without warning, she linked her arm with his. Her touch was soft, almost intoxicating. However, Chen Fan did not have any thought to savor this greatness.
âCome, letâs meet my father. He can resolve your problem,â said the princess.
His face shifted between green and white, but he had no choice but to follow her lead.
Chen Fan arrived at an imposing palace with the princess embracing him. It was heavily guarded, with experts as numerous as the clouds.
Ahead stood a broad-shouldered figure in black robes trimmed with gold, his back turned to them.
âFather, I brought him,â said the princess.
The figure turnedâa dignified middle-aged man whose very presence radiated authority.
Just standing there, he exuded a majesty that rivaled few, even among the Manifestation realm experts Chen Fan had encountered. This was Demon King Xuan Ting.
Chen Fan understood this overwhelming authority came from the fact that Demon King Xuan Ting ruled the entire demonic island.
âChen Fan pays his respects to the Demon King,â Chen Fan greeted him.
âNo need to be polite.â Demon King Xuan Ting said calmly, âIâve heard plenty about you from this girl. Since she likes you, treat her wellâdonât disappoint her.â
âThis... Demon King...â Chen Fan began, intending to explain, but a sudden sharpness flashed in Xuan Tingâs eyes, radiating an overwhelming majesty.
âHmm?â Demon King Xuan Ting seemed displeased.
âFather.â The princess stomped her foot and said coyly, âDonât scare him. Rest assured, weâre very close. Xiaofan will definitely treat me well.â
âMmm, I hope so. If he lets you down, he wonât leave this island alive,â said Demon King Xuan Ting, his voice as imposing as his presence.
âThis...â Chen Fan was completely dumbfounded. It was clear nowâhe had walked straight into the princessâ trap, and escape seemed impossible.