Journey to the West: Signing in for 500 Years-Chapter 225 - 219: Jade Emperor’s Loyal Subject, the Second Most Beautiful Fairy in the Celestial Realm 【Seeking Subscription and Monthly Pass】_1

Chapter 225: Chapter 219: Jade Emperor’s Loyal Subject, the Second Most Beautiful Fairy in the Celestial Realm 【Seeking Subscription and Monthly Pass】_1

Everyone looked at each other in dismay, unsure of what to do in the moment.

The Black Bear Spirit said, "Master, could there be deceit at play?"

Lady Di Yong said sarcastically, "That Su E, with her curvy figure and flirty face, doesn’t look like a decent woman. Master, pay her no heed."

Tianpeng’s eyes sparkled as he said, "I didn’t expect it to be Fairy Su E. She is the sister of Fairy Chang E and known as the second beauty of Guanghan Palace, second only to Fairy Chang E herself. It seems her words hold truth."

He shook his head and beamed with joy, saying, "The food hasn’t cooled, and the wine is still warm, so why not invite Fairy Su E in? We can chat about everything under the sun and, by the way, discuss this grave matter concerning your life and safety."

As he spoke, he was about to invite her in.

However, Sha Chen stopped him, saying, "Do not go."

Tianpeng, baffled, said, "Old Sha, Fairy Su E is one of us, a good sister of your sister Fairy Chang E." 𝘧𝑟𝑒𝑒𝘸𝘦𝘣𝑛𝑜𝘷𝑒𝓁.𝘤𝘰𝓂

"Since she has come with good intentions to tell you about a grave matter concerning your life and safety, how can you leave her waiting outside?"

Sha Chen said, "Hold your tongue. Leave this matter to me."

He stopped eating and took out the Wanli Soul Chasing Mirror to survey the surroundings of the Flowing Sand River. Then he used his Divine Power to listen in on the smallest movements within a radius of tens of thousands of miles.

It was a colossal task, and a complete assessment would take a very long time. Sha Chen only performed a cursory sweep, which indeed revealed no immediate problems.

Utilizing the Illusion-Breaking Divine Eye, he confirmed that Fairy Su E was indeed a fairy; he had seen her before.

Fairy Su E continued shouting from outside for a while, but as Sha Chen still hadn’t responded, she grew anxious and irritated.

Why won’t he come out? It’s a matter of life and death; does he not care about his own life?

My sister said he should cherish his life. It seems the rumors are true; he is overly cautious, a real coward.

Fairy Su E grumbled outside, but Sha Chen heard her loud and clear.

Even Tianpeng and the others heard it, causing Lady Di Yong and the Black Bear Spirit to become quite angry.

Especially Lady Di Yong, who cursed, "Master, let this servant go and take that wench’s head! I’ll bring it back for you to use as a chamber pot!"

The Black Bear Spirit said, "Master, I’ll do the same."

Tianpeng, looking troubled, tried to placate them, "Fairy Su E is just anxious, everyone. Let’s not get agitated. She’s simply grown impatient from waiting. Old Sha, you too... she came all this way to warn you, how can you just leave her hanging outside?"

Sha Chen was unmoved and, after hesitating for a moment, eventually decided to respond to Fairy Su E.

However, he did not open the gate of the cave. He didn’t show himself, merely responding from within the cave.

Sha Chen asked, "From where does the fairy come?"

Looking around, Su E saw no one and realized that Sha Chen was hiding inside the cave, refusing to come out.

She was somewhat angry and said, "I am Su E from Guanghan Palace, specifically here to inform you of a matter concerning your life and safety. Why won’t you open the gate and let me in?"

Sha Chen had been using his Six Ears of All Heavens Divine Power to gauge Fairy Su E’s true intentions all along. With his strength, Su E couldn’t possibly hope to lie to him. He could clearly hear the anxiety and anger in Fairy Su E’s heart.

Sha Chen understood that not being allowed in after coming to deliver a warning could indeed make a person angry, but he still did not rush to let her in.

Even when Tianpeng and the Black Bear Spirit were outside, being beaten half to death by Jinzha and Muzha, he hadn’t rushed out. So why would he readily admit a woman he’d never met, just because she claimed to have his best interests at heart?

Sha Chen said, "What secret does the fairy have? Speak it directly; I would be most grateful."

Su E said, "Is this how you treat someone who comes to warn you? My sister Chang E always said you were a very polite person. How can you be so rude and disrespectful?"

"Just open the gate and let me in. I will tell you face to face. After all, such secrets are best kept from prying ears, especially one this confidential. If others were to find out that I was the source, my life would surely be forfeit."

"Host detected: The Lucky Person, Su E, is requesting entry into the Flowing Sand River Cave. You have the following choices."

"Option one: Agree to Su E’s request and let her enter the Flowing Sand River Cave, receiving the reward [Guanghan Dance Score]. Guanghan Dance Score: One hundred and eight famous dance routines from Guanghan Palace, renowned throughout the Three Realms. When performed by women, they are a delight to behold and help foster closer relationships."

"Option two: Refuse Su E’s request and not let her into the cave, receiving the reward [Flowing Light Flying Dance]. Flowing Light Flying Dance: A movement technique spell that allows one to move like flowing light, streaking across the night sky, capable of covering ten thousand miles in one step."

As expected from a minor Lucky Person, the rewards weren’t particularly impressive.

The Guanghan Dance Score might seem useless, but it was the signature skill of Guanghan Palace, the very foundation upon which those women relied for their standing.

The Flowing Light Flying Dance, a great spell covering ten thousand miles in a single step, was far inferior to Sha Chen’s Qingyun Zong.

But while Sha Chen had no use for it, he could give it to his followers.

As for letting Su E in, Sha Chen had never considered it. After all, one couldn’t just casually enter the Flowing Sand River simply by claiming a connection to someone.

Moreover, Sha Chen heard Su E’s thoughts: Why is he dithering so much? Why won’t he let me in? Once I get inside, I can see the situation in the Flowing Sand River. When I report that to the Jade Emperor, I could become the mistress of Guanghan Palace!

Sha Chen frowned but kept his composure. "You should just say it directly, or send a secret voice transmission. It’s not convenient for me to let you in right now, Fairy."

As expected, Su E flew into a rage at his words. "General for Folding the Curtain, I came with the best intentions to warn you, yet you treat me with such neglect! This is truly outrageous!"

"My sister always said you are a very cautious person who cherishes your life, which I can understand. But now, when your life and safety are at stake, your excessive caution is truly unwise!"

Furious, she threatened to leave immediately, warning Sha Chen that he should carefully consider the consequences.

Sha Chen was still unmoved. He had heard Su E’s inner voice and knew that her threat to leave was just a bluff to scare him into opening the door.

Moreover, he already had a general idea of Su E’s purpose for this visit. It turned out that Li Jing and his sons had reported to the Jade Emperor, accusing Sha Chen of injuring the Li Family brothers, killing four Arhats, and colluding with demons, demanding that the Jade Emperor execute him.

Sha Chen silently cursed the shamelessness of the Li father and sons.

After that, he wasn’t interested in further entanglement with Su E and began to plan his countermeasures.

Seeing that Sha Chen was unmoved, Su E thought he was frightened, so she pretended to leave. She traveled a thousand miles until the Flowing Sand River was no longer in sight, yet Sha Chen still made no move to stop her.

She panicked.

She hurriedly turned back the way she came and said, "General for Folding the Curtain, I really am Su E from Guanghan Palace, and it truly is Fairy Chang E who sent me to inform you of a secret. Why must you be so cautious?"

Sha Chen finally spoke, "Fairy, please return. I am already aware of the secret. Thank you for informing me; I will remember your kindness."

Su E was stunned for a moment. How did Sha Chen know?

And his words... why did they sound so odd?!

Su E panicked and quickly said, "General for Folding the Curtain, what are you talking about? I haven’t told you the secret. How could you know it?"

"Moreover, it was my sister who asked me to tell you. If you must thank someone, thank her."

Sha Chen chuckled. "You’re truly considerate of Fairy Chang E, Fairy. You clearly came to inform me yourself, yet you say it was Fairy Chang E? Well, if you say so, then so be it."

Su E became even more alarmed. Sha Chen’s words were practically pushing her into a pit of fire.

She had come merely to convey a message, yet in Sha Chen’s telling, she had become the mastermind behind the secret’s revelation!

I’m just the messenger! Chang E is the mastermind!

Moreover, she hadn’t said anything yet. How did Sha Chen know what it was?

She suspected Sha Chen was trying to trick her into revealing more, so she probed, "General, do you truly know what this is about? This matter concerns the Heavenly Court, and it concerns you, General."

Sha Chen replied, "I am already aware. Fairy, please return. If you can, please also put in a few good words for me before the Jade Emperor. Plead my case; just say that I have been wronged."

Su E was dumbfounded.

Sha Chen really knows?!

Then, she panicked even more.

She hadn’t said anything, and yet Sha Chen knew. Her role was completely redundant.

Secondly, she hadn’t even entered the Flowing Sand River Cave yet and hadn’t observed the situation inside. How could she claim credit or clear her name?

Originally, she had undertaken this visit with great trepidation; after all, colluding with Sha Chen was something Chang E might dare to do, but not her.

However, after careful consideration of the pros and cons, she thought there was a great opportunity. If she could seize this opportunity to understand the relationship between Sha Chen and Chang E, uncover more secrets, then defect to the Jade Emperor and incriminate them both, that would be perfect.

Seeing the inside of the Flowing Sand River Cave was her biggest bargaining chip.

Before she came, Fairy Chang E had repeatedly assured her that Sha Chen would let her in, so she could confidently relay the secret.

Consequently, while Chang E trusted her, Sha Chen did not.

Su E was bewildered and panicked. She had no leverage, yet Sha Chen knew the secret. Her purpose was nullified, and she had become entangled in the karmic repercussions.

If the Jade Emperor were to pursue blame, she would be considered the main instigator. Fairy Chang E, currently in the Heavenly Court, could even use this opportunity to eliminate her.

At that moment, it even crossed Fairy Su E’s mind: Could it be that Chang E and Sha Chen really have no connection? Is this a trap Chang E deliberately set to eliminate me?

Su E panicked. She really didn’t dare to say anything more and turned to leave.

But Sha Chen called out clearly, "Thank you for the information, Fairy. I am immensely grateful."

Su E activated Flowing Light Flying Dance and fled even faster, her heart pounding with ever-increasing terror and unease.

「Inside the Flowing Sand River Cave」

Lady Di Yong and the others looked at Sha Chen with curious and puzzled expressions, not understanding why he had spoken to Fairy Su E in such a manner.

Tianpeng said, "Old Sha, do you really know the secret? What did Fairy Su E tell you?"

"It felt to me like Fairy Su E left in quite a panic."

Sha Chen said, "Of course she panicked. She suddenly went from being a messenger to the apparent mastermind; naturally, she’d be terrified."

He then recounted the whole affair to them, though he concealed the crucial detail of his mind-reading ability.

After all, no one wanted others to know their innermost thoughts. The ability to read minds, even if limited to those weaker than oneself, was enough to make people wary and keep their distance. After all, they were all weaker than Sha Chen.

Unless Sha Chen became a Saint, in which case mind-reading would be considered a natural ability for one of his station. Otherwise, it would only make them feel uneasy and perhaps even resentful.

Tianpeng said, "Then how did you know Su E was disloyal to Fairy Chang E? And how did you find out the secret? She didn’t say anything."

Lady Di Yong and the Black Bear Spirit also nodded, equally puzzled.