Journey to the West: Signing in for 500 Years-Chapter 277 - 271: Disciple Gold Cicada pays respect to Master [Request subscription, Happy New Year]_1
Outside the Flowing Sand River, Yang Jian held Sha Chen in high esteem. At the same time, he muttered to himself, "It’s a pity. It was just a brief exchange; there was no chance to have a proper face-to-face spar."
Roaring Sky Dog said, "Master, Sha Chen simply doesn’t dare to have a face-to-face spar with you; he’s no match for you."
Yang Jian remained indifferent and did not respond. Instead, he and Roaring Sky Dog retreated to the shore and began to chop wood and split logs on their own.
Roaring Sky Dog, puzzled, asked, "Master, what are you doing?"
Yang Jian replied, "I am building a small house to live in. The wind is too strong by the Flowing Sand River."
Then he began to construct a wooden hut, laying every brick and tile with his own hands.
Roaring Sky Dog, not understanding, said, "Master, why do we need to linger here?"
Yang Jian answered, "Have you forgotten that I went to seek our Master, asking for the Wind-fixing Talisman, and also made a detour to visit my senior Martial Uncle?"
Roaring Sky Dog nodded, recalling the incident. But what did it have to do with their staying here?
Yang Jian continued, "When I visited my senior Martial Uncle, I asked to borrow the Seal of Fanning the sky, but he had lent it to Yin Jiao, who was not there at the time. My senior Martial Uncle then told me to go ahead first and said that someone would send it later."
It dawned on Roaring Sky Dog; its eyes gleamed as it said, "Master, you plan to use the Seal of Fanning the sky to break open the Flowing Sand River?"
Yang Jian no longer spoke, merely chuckling softly.
「Within the Flowing Sand River.」
Sha Chen had been listening to the conversation between the Erlang God and his servant. They spoke without restraint, and Sha Chen couldn’t avoid hearing them even if he didn’t want to. After listening, his expression grew solemn.
"Indeed, Yang Jian really came prepared. He actually intends to use the Seal of Fanning the sky to break open my Flowing Sand River," Sha Chen mumbled to himself. "It is rumored that the Seal of Fanning the sky possesses the power to suppress the heavens, and smashing Mount Tai is as easy as crushing a walnut. It could very well break open the Flowing Sand River Cave."
Although he had just forced Yang Jian to retreat, Sha Chen felt no pleasure, only a growing anxiety.
White Bone Demon approached and said, "Master, the Seal of Fanning the sky might not be able to break open the Flowing Sand River; there’s no need to worry."
Sha Chen replied, "The Seal of Fanning the sky is not of lower grade than the Black Tortoise Armor and the Apricot Yellow Flag of Wuji. If used correctly, it could possibly break open the cave. Even if it doesn’t break it entirely, shattering my cave into pieces is definitely achievable."
He glanced at the structure inside the cave: the multi-storied pavilions, the scenic mountains and clear waters, and the agricultural terraces on the cliffs.
Such a beautiful place where he had grown accustomed to living; he absolutely could not allow others to destroy it.
Even though he could pack up many things here into the Qiankun Bag or a similar storage bag, they would be in disarray once taken out. Moreover, the divine elixirs growing in both the Innate Earth and the Post-Heaven Earth could lose some of their Divine Power and their ability to be replanted if stored in such bags.
These bags, while capable of holding living things, were refined to have limiting and suppressing effects on them. It was normal for elixirs to lose their potency upon entering. This type of artifact was not intended for storing divine elixirs; rather, it was a semi-offensive Magical Tool meant for containing living beings. Naturally, divine elixirs tended to lose Divine Power when placed inside.
For this reason alone, Sha Chen was reluctant to pack up his Flowing Sand River Cave and carry it around; it would lead to disastrous losses for him. Therefore, he absolutely couldn’t let Yang Jian destroy the Flowing Sand River Cave, nor let him use the Seal of Fanning the sky. Or, before that, strengthen the defenses of the Flowing Sand River.
However, Sha Chen doubted the feasibility of enhancing defenses. For two hundred years, he had tried countless ways to reinforce them. But he had exhausted all applicable methods, and now his most formidable defense was a combination of Magical Tools and Formations. If he wanted to enhance it soon, he would have to obtain better defensive items, and he could only rely on the system for that. But the system was an unpredictable factor, and Sha Chen couldn’t depend entirely on it.
He believed it was crucial to grow stronger personally, which was why he constantly engaged in cultivation and strived to improve himself; he felt more secure when he, himself, was powerful. One cannot depend on mountains, for they may collapse, nor on people, for they may leave. Relying on oneself is the most reliable, he mused.
With this in mind, he also thought of the system’s rewards and decided to take out the Mountain Splitting Axe and the Duo Bao Relic.
However, at this moment, the reincarnated Jin Chanzi saw Sha Chen again. He was so excited and devout that he knelt on the ground, overwhelmed with joy.
"Disciple pays respects to Master!" the reincarnated Jin Chanzi knelt before Sha Chen, looking up excitedly with tears streaming down his face.
The three Phoenix sisters initially saw the reincarnated Jin Chanzi as a stranger and harbored hostility towards him, as he had come with the one who attacked Sha Chen from outside. But they were stunned to see him kneeling before Sha Chen and calling him ’Master.’
Even more astonished was White Bone Demon. She was petrified, exclaiming, "Master, you... you... Monk Jin Chanzi is actually your disciple?"
The reincarnated Jin Chanzi emphasized, "Female Benefactor—no, Daoist Sister—please do not call me ’Monk.’ ’Daoist’ is more appropriate."
He pointed to his chest, saying, "I abandoned Buddhism to practice Daoism for over a decade. But later, out of desperation, I was captured by Guanyin, who destroyed my cultivation and forced me to pursue Buddhist Law. The scar on my head was left when she plucked out all my hair. To this day, it hasn’t grown back."
White Bone Demon’s face showed her shock. "I had no idea there was such a past! Monk—no, Daoist—you truly command my respect. Please accept a bow from this humble lady, Bai Jingjing."
With that, she bowed slightly.
Jin Chanzi’s reincarnation hurriedly said, "You must be my master’s wife! This junior dare not accept such a grand gesture."
White Bone Demon’s cheeks reddened as she glanced at Sha Chen.
But Sha Chen simply said indifferently, "You are worthy of it. She is but a slave of mine, and you are my beloved disciple. That makes you her young master, so you are indeed worthy."
White Bone Demon rolled her eyes but didn’t dare retort.
Jin Chanzi’s reincarnation was taken aback. Just as he was about to say something, Sha Chen helped him up and patted his shoulder, an unspoken understanding passing between them.
Sha Chen nodded, wiped away Jin Chanzi’s tears, and then said, "Go rest for a while. I’ll cook. It has been a long time since we last ate together."
Jin Chanzi’s reincarnation immediately burst into tears again. "How could I let Master do such a thing? Let this disciple handle it!"
Sha Chen responded, "You just rest. Leave it to me."
Jin Chanzi took his seat. White Bone Demon prepared the Tea of Enlightenment and brought it over, her eyes sparkling. Licking her lips, she seemed to be pondering something.
Sha Chen was busy in the kitchen when he suddenly stuck his head out and said, "Bai Jingjing, don’t get any ideas about him. If you eat him, I’ll reduce you to ashes." Then he continued his work.
Jin Chanzi, who was relishing the Tea of Enlightenment and about to thank White Bone Demon, trembled in fright.
He had thought that such a beautiful woman, looking at him and licking her lips, might have been coveting his handsome appearance. While he was hesitating on how to reject her advances... Little did he expect that she was actually considering how to eat him!
Instantly, Jin Chanzi felt weak. When he saw White Bone Demon approach, he tried to back away.
White Bone Demon laughed and said, "Daoist, there’s no need to worry. I am a decent person and do not consume human flesh. Master was just joking with you."
Jin Chanzi was also puzzled. Such a demure and beautiful woman, who looked like she came from a good family—why would she even think of eating people?
He knew that Sha Chen was someone who liked to joke occasionally; perhaps Master was just trying to amuse him since he was sitting here bored.
He smiled and said, "You jest, Daoist Sister. I wasn’t worried at all."
White Bone Demon said, "Just call me Miss Bai. Calling me ’Daoist Sister’ all the time sounds so distant."
Jin Chanzi promptly said, "Indeed, Miss Bai."
White Bone Demon’s eyes darted about. She hadn’t expected Jin Chanzi to be such a simpleton. If this had been outside, she would have already tricked him into her stomach.
However, Sha Chen’s warning still echoed in her ears, and she dared not disobey.
It was a pity, though. There were rumors that eating a bite of the Holy Monk’s flesh could grant eternal life and boundless Mana. She wondered if it was true and really wanted to try it out.
The three Phoenix sisters also gathered around. They now had the appearance of teenage girls, each with their own charm, attractive figures, and beautiful faces, emitting a faint fragrance as they stood there. Exchanging glances, all three sisters seemed to communicate telepathically, intending to tease Jin Chanzi.
They stepped forward with a slight bow and said, "Daoist, we are the maids here under the supervision of Aunt Bai. Since you are staying here tonight, would you like us to warm your bed?"
Hearing this, White Bone Demon paused, then she too started to laugh. She also wanted to see the Phoenix sisters tease Jin Chanzi and find out if he was an old lecher.
Jin Chanzi quickly said, "No, no, no! I am a proper person, intending to cultivate for life. I will not achieve the Dao if I break my celibacy."
The three sisters were taken aback before one of them said, "Daoist, don’t be modest. I’m sure our father—ahem, our Master—would be very agreeable to this."
Jin Chanzi said sternly, "Young ladies, please stop joking. I truly avoid carnal pleasures and am dedicated to cultivation."
Qing Luan asked, "Is it because you can’t perform?"
Jin Chanzi replied, "I can, but I don’t wish to."
Hong Luan asked, "Then you prefer men? No way... you like—you don’t possibly like our... Master, do you?"
Bai Luan was shocked and took several steps back.
White Bone Demon paused for a moment, frowning. Since Sha Chen also abstained from carnal relations, and Jin Chanzi did the same, perhaps...
As they let their thoughts run wild, Sha Chen had already brought out a variety of dishes. He tapped each of their foreheads and said, "Stop fooling around and pour the wine."
Only then did the three young women stick out their tongues, pour wine for Sha Chen and Jin Chanzi, and seat themselves. They then eagerly helped themselves to the dishes.
Jin Chanzi was stunned. The maids dare to eat before the Master?
Sha Chen chuckled and said, "Gold Cicada, don’t mind them. They were just joking with you. Actually, these three are my daughters."
Jin Chanzi was shocked. "I see! Then Miss Bai is not a maid but...?"
Sha Chen’s face twitched. "She really is a maid. These three are just mischievous girls trying to play a prank on you. Don’t take it to heart."
Jin Chanzi quickly said, "Not at all, not at all! I would never. I never imagined they were the Young Misses."
He then asked curiously, "Master, if that’s the case, where is the mistress? Please allow this disciple to meet her."
Sha Chen replied, "There is no mistress. I found them. Oh, and their true forms are phoenixes—the divine beast phoenix you’re thinking of."
