Journey to the West: Treasure Vase of the Great Dao-Chapter 690 - 340 Rakshasa Princess_2
As these words were spoken, a silence fell over the great hall. Yang Jian, Sun Wukong, and the supreme ruler of the Three Realms seated atop the Lingxiao Palace were all figures of formidable renown. Yet now, Chenxiang had managed to establish connections with all three of them, indeed making them figures not to be offended.
Once everyone had left, the old man took the princess aside and whispered, "You should observe Chenxiang closely this time. If you find him appealing, we could consider him as the prince consort for our Rakshasa Kingdom. He bears the most noble bloodline of the Three Realms. Having his descendants in our Rakshasa Kingdom would benefit us immensely."
The princess blushed deeply at the old man's words, slightly indignant, and said, "Grandma, marriage is not a matter to be taken lightly."
"I'm not forcing you," the old woman replied. "I see that Chenxiang is handsome, and with such an uncle famous in the Three Realms, his future is surely promising. Such a good match is rare, so do not miss this opportunity, lest you regret it later."
The two spoke in hushed tones for a while before heading towards the back hall to meet Chenxiang properly.
Upon lifting the curtain, the princess was initially stunned, as she saw a handsome young man sitting on a stool. A faint light seemed to shimmer around him, and he exuded a fresh and sunny aura, unlike any man she had met before, instantly endearing her. She couldn't help but recall her grandmother's words, and a blush crept upon her pale cheeks.
At that moment, Chenxiang remained unaware of the princess's gaze, intently practicing the Nameless Cultivation Technique. Since his enlightenment, his understanding of the Technique had deepened, sensing its profound and mysterious nature that seemed to encompass the limitless truth of the universe; the more he practiced, the more he felt his insignificance and ignorance.
Meanwhile, the constantly bouncing Sun Shier, who was eating bananas, noticed the princess's arrival and exclaimed, "Who is this woman daring to spy on your Grandpa Sun?"
No sooner had he spoken than a thump resounded on his head. Chenxiang opened his eyes and said, "Do not be rude."
The little monkey held his head, looking aggrieved but daring not complain. The time they had spent together instilled a natural reverence for Chenxiang in him, significantly calming his temperament.
Little did they know that this was due to the awakening of the noble bloodline of the Three Realms within Chenxiang, causing changes that easily suppressed a Little Demon like Sun Shier.
"I'm sorry, my little friend here is usually very mischievous," Chenxiang apologetically said.
Turning his gaze to the Rakshasa Princess, his eyes lit up. Chenxiang was certain that aside from his mother, this woman was the most beautiful he had ever seen in the world. Her skin was white as jade, and she had a tall and graceful figure with an elegant demeanor, exuding an aura of authority due to her rulership, which endowed her with a unique charm.
Fortunately, Chenxiang was not a lascivious man, and after the initial amazement, he quickly collected his thoughts.
"Are you the foreigner that grandma spoke of?" asked the princess curiously.
"My name is Chenxiang, and this is my friend Sun Shier. We plan to go to Huaguo Mountain to seek enlightenment," Chenxiang honestly replied.
"Huaguo Mountain, I would also like to go there, but grandma always emphasizes state affairs and stops me. I heard The Water Fall Cave there is really fun," the princess mused, supporting her chin in thought.
"I know about that. I've been inside The Water Fall Cave before. There's indeed a Cave Heaven. Initially, Great Sage Grandpa brought a lot of Jade Liquor from Heavenly Court and stored it there, and it's delicious," Sun Shier immediately jumped in excitedly.
Just thinking about the fine liquor hidden in The Water Fall Cave made Sun Shier drool, though unfortunately, their last secret drinking session had been discovered by Marshal Ma, and now it was heavily guarded and they couldn't sneak in.
"I'm new here too, so I don't know much about Huaguo Mountain, but Sun Shier is a Monkey from there, a genuine native. Anything you ask, he'll know," Chenxiang said with a gentle smile.
"Yes, yes, ask me. I know a lot, and in our group, I'm known for being well-informed," Sun Shier exclaimed, patting his chest. He loved showing off about Huaguo Mountain more than anything else.
However, the Rakshasa Princess seemed utterly uninterested in what Sun Shier had said, instead, she asked Chen Xiang, "Could you tell me about your place? I've never traveled far, nor have I been to the mortal realm, and I'm quite curious about it."
Upon hearing this, Chen Xiang nodded gently and began to recount his experiences in the mortal world, enchanting the Rakshasa Princess, who listened as if spellbound. Sun Shier also found the stories fascinating. Although he had spent some time in the mortal realm, he had mostly hidden in the deep forests and had not had much in-depth contact with the mortal world.
As Chen Xiang talked about his encounters with demons, the Rakshasa Princess couldn't help but exclaim, "No wonder granny said that the evil in human hearts is the most terrifying thing in the world. Only after hearing your stories do I understand what granny meant."
The two of them enjoyed their conversation so much that they lost track of time. When they looked up, they realized it was already getting late, and they had to stay overnight in the palace.
Early the next morning, Chen Xiang bid farewell to the princess and the old lady, and resumed his journey toward Huaguo Mountain.
The ship set sail, with the Captain sporting a brilliant smile, clearly pleased with the journey's rewards. Chen Xiang merely smiled gently, standing at the bow and looking toward the distance, Huaguo Mountain being the next stop.
Just then, a surprised voice of a little monkey rang in his ears: "What are you doing here?"
Turning his head, he was surprised to find the princess of the Rakshasa Kingdom, looking at him with a smile. Today, unlike the day before, she was dressed in a white gauze dress, lightly made up, stunningly beautiful.
"Why, can't I come? I also want to see Huaguo Mountain and hear Mr. Lu speak," said the Rakshasa Princess with a smile.
The little monkey's eyes whirled before he said, "Then you'd better cozy up to me. Once we reach Huaguo Mountain, I, Sun Shier, will look after you all. If anyone dares to bully you, just mention my name."
At that moment, the little monkey seemed formidable. Chen Xiang knew his tendency to boast had kicked in again, but he didn't call him out, just watched him with a smile.
The ship bravely cut through the waves, but as they were about to catch sight of Huaguo Mountain, they ran into trouble; a pair of shrimp soldiers and crab generals emerged from the sea and stopped the ship.
A grizzly-looking Yaksha leaped from the sea, yelling, "Huaguo Mountain, the Blessed Land, is up ahead. Who are these mere mortals who dare to trespass on Fairy Mountain?"
The Captain, looking at the fierce-faced Yaksha in the sky, didn't dare to delay and quickly shouted, "General, please don't be angry. We are just mortals seeking the Way at Huaguo Mountain. I hope the General can grant us passage; we will be eternally grateful."
"Hmph, what do you take me for? As the patrolling Yaksha, it is my duty to discern good from evil. I must inspect the ship thoroughly before letting you pass," the Yaksha said arrogantly.
Having said this, he rode the waves onto the deck, and as soon as he saw the Rakshasa Princess, his face immediately showed a smitten expression. Originally, he had just wanted a quick payoff and then to leave, but suddenly he changed his mind.
Looking stern, he said, "How foolish of you mortals, daring to come to seek the Way on Fairy Mountain empty-handed. Gaining the favor of the immortals is difficult when your hearts are not sincere."
No sooner had he spoken than everyone understood his intention. Chen Xiang, having been refined in the mortal world for several years, and the Rakshasa Princess, ruler over millions on Rakshasa Island, could certainly see that the Yaksha was intentionally causing trouble.
Thus, with a coquettish laugh, she said, "Dear General, could you possibly make an exception for us? We have come from afar, and it would be truly regrettable to be turned away at the gate."
Looking stern, he said, "How foolish of you mortals, daring to come to seek the Way on Fairy Mountain empty-handed. Gaining the favor of the immortals is difficult when your hearts are not sincere. Could you possibly make an exception for us, since we have come from afar?"
