Journey to the West: Signing in for 500 Years-Chapter 285 - 279: Yang Jian Enters the Flowing Sand River【Request for Subscriptions and Monthly Tickets】_1
Sha Chen waved the Plantain Fan, blowing away both Yin Jiao and the Seal of Fanning the Sky.
He let out a cold laugh, his eyes filled with disdain.
As Yin Jiao was blown away, he shouted angrily, "Sha Chen, you don’t know what’s good for you! My master taking a liking to you is your good fortune."
"I even advised Yang Jian to show you mercy for old times’ sake. You’re ungrateful and ruthless, forgetful of past favors. You won’t die a good death!"
Sha Chen sneered. "Playing the saint while being a whore? Handing over the Seal of Fanning the Sky to Yang Jian so he could deal with me, then claiming to value me and look out for my best interests?"
"Right now, I’ve only blown you away and not killed you. That’s me being kind. Remember to be grateful for my benevolence, or else you’ll be an ungrateful wretch, just like your dad."
You don’t hit a man in the face—meaning you don’t attack their deepest point of shame. Sha Chen’s preceding words had already infuriated Yin Jiao. Then he dragged King Zhou into it, making Yin Jiao utterly livid.
But he truly couldn’t find any words to refute Sha Chen, since he had come here with ill intentions from the start.
Sha Chen had already retreated back into the Flowing Sand River, fending off Yang Jian and momentarily preventing him from approaching. Taking the opportunity, he closed the main gate, foiling Yang Jian’s attempt to press forward.
Outside the Flowing Sand River, Yang Jian’s gaze flickered with a dazzling light as he retreated to the riverbank.
「Inside the Flowing Sand River Cave.」
When Sha Chen returned, everyone immediately crowded around him, all excited and overjoyed.
The White Bone Demon immediately offered her daily flattery, "Master, you’re so amazing! That mighty Celestial God, Yang Jian, was repelled by you and left helpless."
"You’re unbelievably powerful, almost inhuman! I love you to death, Master. Today, I am yours, whether you are human or not."
Sha Chen’s face twitched.
Jade Rabbit threw herself into Sha Chen’s arms but was pushed away. She cried, "General, you’re so powerful! I thought you were gone for good and was already prepared to follow you with Xiaobai and the others."
Sha Chen said, "If you want to die, go by yourself. Don’t drag them along."
Jade Rabbit said, "General, you’re so kind, always thinking about me and caring for my well-being."
Sha Chen was stunned, almost doubting his life choices. When had I ever cared?
It was then that Jin Chanzi spoke up, "Congratulations, Master, for your overwhelming victory! Defeating Yin Jiao and repelling Yang Jian, you’re unbeatable by anyone in the world."
Sha Chen patted Jin Chanzi on the shoulder, gesturing toward Jade Rabbit and the White Bone Demon as if to say, Look at this fellow’s mastery of language—that’s what you call a real bootlicker.
The Phoenix sisters also came forward with congratulatory remarks. While their words were simple, they were sincere and brought comfort to Sha Chen.
Moreover, the sisters’ words of concern indeed warmed Sha Chen’s heart, deeply moving him.
Once upon a time, he was alone here, suffering in solitude. Now he had gathered enough people around him who truly cared about his situation, which touched him deeply.
The care from so many made Sha Chen even more determined to stay here until the end of time. After all, he couldn’t let them worry.
Jin Chanzi continued, "Master, do you think Yang Jian and the others will continue to attack the Flowing Sand River?"
Sha Chen said, "Don’t worry, they won’t. The Seal of Fanning the Sky already has cracks. If they forcefully attack the Flowing Sand River, it’s uncertain if the seal itself might shatter."
Both the White Bone Demon and Jade Rabbit breathed a sigh of relief. Then they exchanged glances, seeing hostility in each other’s eyes.
They both hurried to tend to Sha Chen, preparing wine and cooking food, bringing delicacies for him to celebrate his victory. 𝒇𝓻𝓮𝓮𝙬𝙚𝒃𝒏𝓸𝙫𝒆𝙡.𝓬𝓸𝒎
Sha Chen smiled slightly, enjoying their services and the fine food and drink with a clear conscience.
Soon, the White Bone Demon and Jade Rabbit brought up the dishes and heated some fine wine, both vying to pour for Sha Chen.
Jin Chanzi, at the side, asked, "Could you pour me a glass too?"
The White Bone Demon and Jade Rabbit glanced at him, promptly causing Jin Chanzi to quickly say, "I’ll do it myself, I’ll do it myself, no problem."
Jade Rabbit said, "Why are you sitting here? Do you think I made this food for you?"
Jin Chanzi was on the verge of tears, wishing he had kept silent. Can’t I even eat now?
Sha Chen laughed and shook his head. "Alright, everyone sit down and eat together. And you, Xiaobai and the others, eat as well. On normal days, you all scramble for food and drink; why aren’t you eating now?"
The Phoenix sisters looked hesitantly at half a table of vegetarian dishes and half a table of meat dishes. The vegetarian dishes were made by Jade Rabbit, and the meat dishes by the White Bone Demon.
They were no longer three-year-old girls, and they knew well that Jade Rabbit and the White Bone Demon were vying for Sha Chen’s affection. They naturally sided with Jade Rabbit. If they sat down and dared to eat the White Bone Demon’s meat dishes, it would surely upset and anger Jade Rabbit. But if they opted for Jade Rabbit’s vegetarian dishes, they might end up thin and gaunt.
Jade Rabbit glanced at them and saw their dilemma. She immediately waved them over. "What are you standing there for? Your father is calling you. Come sit next to Mommy."
The sisters reluctantly moved over and, after sitting, picked at a few bites of the vegetarian food, pretending it was delicious.
Sha Chen saw this and quietly chuckled to himself. He quickly mixed the distinctly separated vegetarian and meat dishes and said, "Enough, don’t make it difficult for yourselves. Just eat."
Jade Rabbit was taken aback for a moment. Seeing the Phoenix sisters eating heartily as if they had received a pardon, she understood. They all liked eating meat, while she had made vegetarian dishes; she genuinely felt a little upset.
Sha Chen saw this and comforted her, "The vegetarian dishes are quite tasty. But from now on, when you cook, make sure to include some meat. We can’t let them go hungry."
Jade Rabbit said aggrievedly, "But I just feel that these radishes and greens are tastier." However, she also knew that Sha Chen and the three sisters preferred meat, so she added, "I understand. I’ll make more meat dishes from now on."
The White Bone Demon immediately said, "Little sister, there’s no need for you to do it. I’ll take care of all the meat dishes from now on. Taking care of Master and Xiaobai and the others is my responsibility, and I’m more than happy to do it."
Jade Rabbit, who had been in a poor mood, suddenly became alert upon hearing the White Bone Demon’s words. She stared at the White Bone Demon warily and cautiously, huffing, "Wishful thinking! Taking care of the General and Xiaobai and the others is my duty. When did it become your place to boss me around!?
"Remember this, I am the true mother of Xiaobai and the others. You’re nothing but an outsider, a seductress who isn’t even presentable."
The White Bone Demon retorted without showing weakness, "You’re not their mother at all; you’re just a wet nurse."
Jade Rabbit then pulled Bai Luan over. "Xiaobai, tell her, am I not your mother?"
Without a second thought, Bai Luan said, "Yes, you’re my mother."
Qing Luan and Hong Luan also quickly took her side, without hesitation.
Jade Rabbit immediately laughed triumphantly, puffing out her chest with pride.
The White Bone Demon backed down, merely chuckling, and didn’t continue to argue with Jade Rabbit. After all, they were all united against her; continuing the argument would only make her lose face. Anyway, Sha Chen wasn’t going to speak up for her.
However, she still sent a message to Sha Chen telepathically, "Master, look, they’re ganging up on me, bullying your servant."
Sha Chen replied telepathically, "That’s because you’re not doing your job well. They’ve been separated for several years now, and you still haven’t been able to break their bond. What use are you to me?"
He was determined to establish his image as their father. Their mother’s identity was still unknown; he couldn’t just let Jade Rabbit claim that role.
But initially, it was Jade Rabbit who brought them back and watched over their hatching. She even spoke well on their behalf. Phoenixes are sentient and know who treats them well. Naturally, they were very close to Jade Rabbit. Plus, when they were young, Jade Rabbit instilled many ideas into them, so they naturally acknowledged her from the bottom of their hearts.
Now that the White Bone Demon had started to argue with Jade Rabbit, they didn’t hesitate to stand by Jade Rabbit’s side, completely forgetting that not long ago, they were still having fun with the White Bone Demon.
All of a sudden, Jin Chanzi said, "Master, Yang Jian and the others seem to have left. We’re safe now."
Sha Chen smiled and looked outside. "I know. They couldn’t take down the Flowing Sand River, so naturally, they had to leave."
Jin Chanzi said, "Master, you were originally planning to threaten Yang Jian with the Mountain Splitting Axe. I didn’t expect you to send him running without even needing to threaten him."
At that moment, a familiar voice sounded.
"General for Folding the Curtain was planning to threaten this True Lord with the Mountain Splitting Axe? I wonder, how exactly were you planning to threaten me?"
Everyone shuddered upon hearing Yang Jian’s voice, feeling as if needles were pricking their backs; their hair stood on end.
Sha Chen’s expression also changed slightly. He released his ability to listen to all realms and, at the same time, concentrated divine light in his eyes. He immediately took out the Human-Seeding Pouch from his waist and inspected it thoroughly, his expression becoming grave in an instant.
Suddenly, the Human-Seeding Pouch shone brightly. Sha Chen threw it aside while instantly invoking the Law of Heaven and Earth, transforming into a figure with three heads and six arms, ready for a significant battle.
Jade Rabbit, the White Bone Demon, and the others also realized something was wrong, and they all prepared for the worst. All eyes were fixed on the Human-Seeding Pouch, their expressions serious.
The Phoenix sisters hid behind Sha Chen, but they, too, were ready for combat. If things went awry, they would also take action.
The knot of the Human-Seeding Pouch loosened, and a stream of blue smoke emerged, coalescing into the form of Yang Jian, holding a double-edged trident and smiling.
Jin Chanzi and the others were horrified.
The White Bone Demon asked, "Master, wasn’t the Human-Seeding Pouch filled with the Roaring Sky Dog? When did it turn into Yang Jian?"
Yang Jian said, "I’m sorry to disappoint everyone. By the time I released the Roaring Sky Dog, I had already used my Change of Myriad Forms to disguise my true body and switch places with him."
"I’ve used some trickery; it was all out of necessity. Please don’t take it to heart." He then put away his trident. "Besides, I’ve been wanting to have a proper conversation with General for Folding the Curtain, but I never had the chance."
Clasping his fist in his palm, he said, "I hope General for Folding the Curtain won’t mind."
Sha Chen said, "I don’t like it when someone can threaten me. Your uninvited visit really makes it hard for me not to mind."
Yang Jian said, "Earlier, Master Jin Chanzi mentioned that General for Folding the Curtain has been plotting against this True Lord all along." His gaze was deep as he smirked. "Did you really think your little tricks could fool me, General for Folding the Curtain?"
The White Bone Demon and Jade Rabbit both froze for a moment.
Sha Chen, however, dismissed his divine transformation and grinned. "Actually, I too wanted to speak a few words with the True Lord, but never had the chance."
It turned out he had long seen through Yang Jian’s transformation into the Roaring Sky Dog and his entry into the Human-Seeding Pouch. It was all to reasonably bring him into the Flowing Sand River Cave.
All this for just a few words? Not at all! Sha Chen was looking to make a deal.
