Journey to the West: Signing in for 500 Years-Chapter 455 - 449: Reunion Once Again [Seeking Subscriptions and Monthly Tickets]_1
The thoughts of the immortals were similar to those of Zhao Gongming. They all felt that the Jade Emperor must be furious this time and would certainly condemn Sha Chen, followed by a massive assault on the Flowing Sand River. After all, Red Boy had set fire to the Bright Palace and forcefully pushed the Imperial Horse Supervisor, causing the Heavenly Court to lose all face. If the Jade Emperor did not retrieve that lost face, he would definitely not be content. Issuing the decree now surely meant condemning Red Boy and the others, implicating Sha Chen as well, and capturing them all in one swoop. Although Red Boy and the others had appeared to be at odds with Sha Chen when they arrived, everyone knew it was merely a facade. Once the Flowing Sand River was breached, the relationship between Red Boy and Sha Chen would be revealed. They had to be hiding within the Flowing Sand River Cave. Everything hinged on the Jade Emperor officially pressing charges.
「Inside the Black Tortoise Cave.」
Red Boy and the others had indeed entered, and at this moment, they were all huddled around Sha Chen. The Spider Spirits and Lady Di Yong were the most excited; they hadn’t seen Sha Chen in a long time and missed him terribly, so they pounced on him. Luckily, Sha Chen was big, hard, and strong, or else he really wouldn’t have been able to bear it. As they clung to his broad, powerful build like little ornaments, Sha Chen was speechless.
He said indifferently, "All of you, come down. Don’t cause trouble."
Seventh Mother said, "Big Brother, I’ve missed you so much. It’s been so long, I don’t want to come down." As she spoke, she swayed even more.
Sha Chen used his divine power to manifest three heads and six arms, lifting them down one by one. Then he pressed down on their heads, stopping them from climbing up again; it was really too much for him to handle. Women were such handfuls!
Lady Di Yong was the most seductive; she even licked Sha Chen’s fingers, which grossed him out, causing his body hair to stand on end, and he quickly let go of her. With that, Lady Di Yong flew at him, wrapping her arms directly around Sha Chen. She even reached out to grope him, but luckily Sha Chen was quick-witted and blocked her, glaring as he said, "What do you think you’re doing? Don’t push me, or I won’t be so polite!"
Lady Di Yong’s eyes sparkled, and she said coquettishly, "Master, I wish you would be rough with me."
Sha Chen’s cheek twitched. Seeing the Spider Spirits also pouncing like hungry tigers, he felt like a little lamb. He knew this couldn’t go on.
He then said, "If you keep fooling around, go out now and deal with Zhao Gongming. If you want to share my bed, fine. Go bring me Zhao Gongming’s head. I’ll take a nice bath and await you all."
The Spider Spirits and Lady Di Yong were stunned. Although the condition was tempting, it was also deadly. They chickened out. Seriously, if they could have defeated Zhao Gongming, they would have done so long ago. Would they have allowed themselves to be captured and then chased to the ends of the earth, with nowhere to hide?
However, they calmed down considerably. They stopped pestering Sha Chen, but anytime he did something, they would stick to him like a plaster. They even deliberately posed and primped, as if they were eager to show their most beautiful selves to Sha Chen.
Sha Chen furrowed his brows, muttering, "I wonder how Monk Tang maintained such high fortitude back in the day with so many demons surrounding him. Next time Jin Chanzi comes, I must ask him for guidance."
When Lady Di Yong heard Sha Chen’s mutterings, she was fine with the first part but got excited by the latter. She said with a giggle, "Master, seeking guidance? What’s that? I’m quite skilled in that regard."
Sha Chen looked at her, silent for a long time. In the end, he still held back the hand that was about to strike. It had been too long since they last met; he had to restrain himself. Besides, they hadn’t handed over the resources from their excursion yet. If he started a fight now and hurt their feelings, they might hide the resources, which would be problematic.
Red Boy pushed all the women aside, cursing, "Stop bothering my uncle! If he wants a woman, I can send him one of my father’s concubines. What are all of you compared to them?" Then, he shamelessly went on, "Uncle, how about I introduce you to that fox spirit? She’s really silky smooth. I’ll tie her up and send her to your bed; she’ll definitely ensure you won’t want to leave it."
Sha Chen hadn’t hit the Spider Spirits or Lady Di Yong, but he really couldn’t stand it with Red Boy. He pinned him to the ground and gave him a vicious beating until his face was swollen and bruised, only then did he breathe a sigh of relief. He smiled lightly, "Much better."
Red Boy, looking like a beaten pig, wore an expression of grievance and said to Sha Chen, "Comfortable... if you didn’t want her, then just say no. Why beat me..."
Sha Chen snorted, "Comfortable? You find getting beaten comfortable, is that it?"
Then, another round of merciless beating commenced. This time, Red Boy simply played dead and didn’t get up. His eyes were vacant as he pondered his life and why he was such a failure. He had wanted to say ’Uncle,’ not ’comfortable’!
The Black Bear Spirit, seeing Sha Chen beat up Red Boy, was also a little afraid but still hurried forward to greet him. With utmost respect, he kowtowed to Sha Chen and then said, "This subordinate greets you, Master. It has been many years, and this subordinate has missed you terribly."
Sha Chen glanced at him and indifferently asked, "I sent you to steal from the White Horse Camp Store. Did you succeed?"
The Black Bear Spirit trembled and quickly said, "I succeeded, I did! But when I wanted to come back, I found the Flowing Sand River heavily guarded and didn’t dare to return."
Sha Chen huffed, "Back then, Nezha was an enemy. Now he’s already considered one of my in-name disciples, and only now you come back?"
The Black Bear Spirit hurriedly kowtowed and admitted his mistake. Then, with a stunned look, he suddenly stared at Sha Chen, exclaiming, "No wonder, no wonder! Master, you are incredible! Even Nezha is just an in-name disciple!" In astonishment, he said, "Nezha is so formidable now. It is said that over a hundred years ago, he caused havoc in the Nether World, turning it into a mess, and even wrote the words ’behave yourself’ on the Book of Life and Death before disappearing. And now he has become your disciple, Master!"
The Black Bear Spirit, truly a cunning Blind Bear, let one piece of flattery follow another. While the Spider Spirits and Red Boy were still dumbfounded, the Black Bear Spirit had already launched into a torrent of flattery. Cupping his fists, he said, "Master is formidable! We heard some news about Nezha when we broke out of the Heavenly Prison; he is truly powerful, already being hunted by the Heavenly Court, and he has reached the cultivation level of Pinnacle Daluo. Rumors have it that overseas, he has killed many of the celestial soldiers and generals pursuing him, even bringing down the Twenty-Eight Constellations and the one hundred and eight Dou Gods of the Heavenly Spirits and Earthly Fiends, beating them to a pulp. Out of consideration for past comradeship, he refrained from killing them." With a thumbs-up, he exclaimed, "At first, I thought Nezha was talented on his own, but it all turns out to be thanks to you, Master! Master, teach me! I too want to learn divine powers that dominate the heavens and the earth!"
It couldn’t be denied, Sha Chen could resist the lure of beauty but not this sugar-coated flattery. Things were a bit dull here, and the Black Bear Spirit’s flattery was quite comforting. He sat down to enjoy tea, letting the Black Bear Spirit continue. The Black Bear Spirit did not hold back, his praises gushing forth, lauding Sha Chen to the heavens.
Red Boy and the others also came to their senses, one by one stepping forward to flatter. But Red Boy’s attempts were truly clumsy; his flattery only made Sha Chen cringe with embarrassment.
Lady Di Yong was the most straightforward. Coming behind Sha Chen to give him a backrub, she praised, "Master, I never imagined you possessed such incredible abilities, nurturing so much talent. This servant also wants to become talented and follow you. If I’m too weak, I’ll embarrass you."
Sha Chen said, "There’s some truth to that. However, even if I wanted to cultivate you all, I have the will but not the means. After all, my resources are already largely depleted; not much is left."
Red Boy, unable to discern nuances, upon hearing this said, "Uncle, that’s not right. Your nephew saw tens of thousands of First-class Immortal Elixirs in the Innate Earth, even more abundant than a Saint’s immortal fields. How can you say you have no resources?" He even laughed and said, "I was even thinking of picking a few to eat."
Sha Chen immediately jumped up and glared, "You dare!?"
Frightened, Red Boy quickly said he wouldn’t dare.
Lady Di Yong and the Black Bear Spirit were the shrewdest; they promptly took out their savings and obediently offered them to Sha Chen.
