Chapter 952 - Departure

Three months went by in the blink of an eye.

“Are you really leaving?” Xuan Shitong lay in Chen Fan’s embrace, her eyes filled with reluctance.

These had been the happiest months of her life, yet Chen Fan had to leave in the end.

Chen Fan also felt extremely reluctant to part with her, but he steeled himself and said, “Shitong, I need to go.”

“But I can’t bear to see you leave.” Tears were rolling in her eyes.

Chen Fan was at a loss for words and could only sigh.

“

Pfft

.” Seemingly hearing Chen Fan’s sigh, Xuan Shitong suddenly laughed through her tears. She broke away from Chen Fan’s embrace and said, “Stinky scoundrel, I was lying. I can’t wait for you to leave.”

Seeing her forced smile, Chen Fan’s heart ached even more. Holding her face in his hands, he planted a kiss on her lips and said softly, “Shitong, I’m sorry.”

“

Hmph

, you stinking scoundrel, don't think a few words can get rid of me. I’ll come to find you on Tianwu Continent in the future, so you’d better behave. It’s enough that you have me and Sister Qin Yao. If I catch you chasing skirts, don’t blame me... snip!”

She made a scissor-hand gesture, feigning ferocity.

Chen Fan shivered uncontrollably. This woman was ruthless—that was his future happiness on the line!

“Alright, stupid scoundrel, stinky scoundrel, let’s go see my father.” She grabbed his hand and led him to the demon king’s palace.

Stopping him was impossible—unrealistic, even. She knew that well.

Chen Fan looked at Xuan Shitong. His eyes flickered, and he said, “Shitong, why don’t you come with me? My parents and my senior brothers and sisters will surely like you.”

She stopped, her figure trembling slightly before she replied, “I think not. In the future, maybe. I’m all my father has. If I leave, what will he do? Alright, let’s not talk about this. Let’s go see him.”

Chen Fan sighed again.

......

The demon king’s palace:

Demon King Xuan Ting saw Xuan Shitong and Chen Fan and smiled. “My girl, Xiaofan, you’re here.”

She ran over and hugged Xuan Ting’s arm. She said coquettishly, “Father, this damned scoundrel ate your daughter up and is now leaving just like that. You have to back me up.”

Chen Fan’s lips twitched—this woman really knew how to act. However, he also knew that she was probably doing this to ease the pain of parting. That thought made his heart ache even more.

“Xiaofan, you’re leaving now?” Demon King Xuan Ting asked.

Chen Fan nodded and said, “

Mmm

, I came to the Myriad Demon Islands for a mission, but an unexpected twist of fate led me up the demonic mountain. I have spent a decade here; it’s time to return.”

Xuan Ting nodded and said, “Alright, then. I won’t say much, but if you have time, visit this girl often.”

Chen Fan nodded and said, “I will. I will come back often.”

“That’s good, then. Let’s go, we’ll see you to the demonic door,” said Demon King Xuan Ting.

“Alright.” Chen Fan nodded. The trio sped out of the Xuan Ting Demon Sect and flew toward the demonic door.

During the journey, Xuan Shitong grew reticent and unhappy, the weight of their impending separation hanging in the air.

About half a day later, the trio arrived at the magnificent, towering demonic door, which gave off an overwhelming pressure.

“Alright, you two, talk it out. I’ll take a walk,” said Demon King Xuan Ting and flew into the distance, giving Chen Fan and Xuan Shitong some space.

“

Boohoo

, stinky scoundrel, I can’t bear to leave you.”

As soon as Demon King Xuan Ting left, Xuan Shitong could not suppress her emotions any longer and jumped into Chen Fan’s arms.

“I can’t bear to leave you either.” Chen Fan hugged Xuan Shitong tightly.

The grace of a beautiful woman was the hardest thing to part with.

After they had spent half a day exchanging tender words, Demon King Xuan Ting finally returned.

“Haha, you’re done talking.” Demon King Xuan Ting laughed.

He was very satisfied with Chen Fan.

Xuan Shitong shot a glare at him. “Father!”

“Hahahaha! Getting shy now? That’s not like you.” Demon King Xuan Ting laughed out loud, making Xuan Shitong blush even more.

“Demon King, here are some hell ores. The demonic qi has already been thoroughly refined. They contain the power of laws. Use these to cultivate. Perhaps you’ll have a chance to peer into the Legendary realm.”

Chen Fan took out some hell ores and offered them to Demon King Xuan Ting.

These were the last hell ores in his possession. If he wanted to obtain more, he would have to return to the Little Demon Realm to search for them.

But he no longer needed their power of laws, as he could already see them.

On the other hand, if Demon King Xuan Ting could use them to comprehend the power of law within, he would have a chance of stepping into the Legendary realm.

“Oh? Alright, then—I won’t stand on ceremony.” His eyes lit up as he accepted them. After all, this was his son-in-law’s goodwill, and who wouldn’t desire the Legendary realm?

Chen Fan brought out the Demonic Child of Darkness’ Rainbow Vestment and handed it to Xuan Shitong.

“Shitong, this is the Rainbow Vestment, a Grade-9 treasure. It’ll protect you when needed.”

“This is too precious!” Xuan Shitong’s face changed.

There weren’t many Grade-9 treasures even across the entire Ping Shan Demonic Domain. The strongest treasure in Demon King Xuan Ting’s possession was a Grade-7 ordinary treasure.

“Precious or not, don’t forget that you’re my woman.”

“But you need this Rainbow Vestment more than me.”

“The Rainbow Vestment is useless to me. My body is the strongest treasure.”

“But...”

Demon King Xuan Ting interrupted, his gaze toward Chen Fan growing more satisfied.

“Enough, girl, just take it since Xiaofan is giving it to you.”

“This...” Xuan Shitong looked at Chen Fan’s firm expression. In the end, she nodded and said, “Alright, then.”

Afterward, Chen Fan gave Demon King Xuan Ting some powerful treasures to strengthen the Xuan Ting Demon Sect.

“Alright, Demon King, Shitong, I’m going.”

“Go on.” Demon King Xuan Ting nodded.

Chen Fan did not drag his feet and flew toward the demonic door.

“Wait!” Xuan Shitong suddenly rushed forward, embracing him and pressing a kiss to his lips. Face flushed, she whispered, “When you reach the top of the world, come back for me.”

“I will.”

As his voice fell, Chen Fan no longer stayed around and rushed into the demonic door in a flash, disappearing.

Xuan Shitong did not say a word for a long time, watching Chen Fan’s figure disappear.

After a while, Demon King Xuan Ting walked over and said, “Alright, girl, Xiaofan has already left. Let’s go back. If you really can’t bear to leave him, follow him to the Tianwu Continent.”

Xuan Shitong shook her head and said, “No, he already promised that he would return for me after reaching the top of the world. I’ll wait for him.”