Journey to the West: Signing in for 500 Years-Chapter 474 - 468: Great Healing Technique [Seeking Subscriptions and Monthly Tickets]_1
"The Host has been asked by the Grand Destiny Carrier, the Nine-winged mosquito, to fulfill a promise. You have the following choices."
"Option One: Agree to the Nine-winged mosquito’s request, fulfill the promise, and receive the reward, [Palace Pushing and Blood Renewal]. Palace Pushing and Blood Renewal: A major healing Divine Art that can improve the body’s vital energy and blood metabolism and recover from injuries. It is rumored to have been created by the Great God Nuwa."
"Option Two: Refuse to fulfill the promise and receive the reward, [Mountain of corpses and sea of blood]. Mountain of corpses and sea of blood: A major wicked Divine Art that can stimulate the body’s vital energy and blood, consume one’s potential, thus doubling the current strength."
HISS.
Sha Chen was a bit stunned when he saw the two rewards.
These rewards were incredibly generous; whether it was Palace Pushing and Blood Renewal or Mountain of corpses and sea of blood, both were heaven-defying arts.
Mountain of corpses and sea of blood was clearly for preserving one’s life, to be activated in danger, using one’s vitality to fight desperately.
But after using it, one’s life was probably over, and they could never progress again.
On the other hand, Palace Pushing and Blood Renewal seemed more common, essentially a caregiver’s skill. However, among the various powerful Divine Powers Sha Chen possessed, he lacked a nurturing, healing ability.
Truthfully, he was very tempted.
As for the choice, he had made up his mind long ago. Even if the rewards for the options were switched, he would not change his decision.
A man without honesty is nothing.
Honesty is the foundation.
Sha Chen still had that much credibility. Moreover, if he helped the Nine-winged mosquito, from that moment on, the Nine-winged mosquito would owe him a favor.
Don’t underestimate this favor, and don’t think that someone as greedy as the Nine-winged mosquito would forget about it.
If someone could pull the Nine-winged mosquito from darkness and cure an injury he couldn’t resolve in his entire life, the Nine-winged mosquito would know to cling to the powerful as long as he wasn’t foolish.
Truthfully, the relationship between Sha Chen and the Nine-winged mosquito wasn’t one where Sha Chen clung to the Nine-winged mosquito, but rather one where the Nine-winged mosquito clung to him.
The Nine-winged mosquito had been shouting outside for a long while and grew nervous when he received no response from Sha Chen.
He was close to cursing.
That wretched kid better not be playing tricks. It’s over! That little bastard is even craftier than Tathagata; that I, an old man, could be fooled by a young brat.
The Nine-winged mosquito felt a coldness in his heart, and his expression turned grim.
But he dared not force a confrontation because Sha Chen was his last hope. Therefore, he changed his earlier attitude.
It was no longer one of equality but now carried a hint of pleading.
"Young brother Sha Chen, you mustn’t go back on your word! I’ve lured Tathagata out for you and am gravely injured. Plus, I’ll be hunted by Buddhism from now on."
"With these injuries, I definitely won’t be able to withstand them. You must fulfill your promise; you really mustn’t be untrustworthy—that would be very bad."
"How about this: you can fulfill only half of your promise. The things you give only need to be half—no, no, a third is fine! Anyway, I’ve put in a lot of effort; you can’t give me nothing at all!"
Just then, a phantom of Sha Chen appeared, looking down at the Nine-winged mosquito.
The Nine-winged mosquito was startled, then stepped back warily, his eyes mixed with both alarm and delight.
Truth be told, it was his first time seeing Sha Chen.
When he ambushed Tathagata before, he hadn’t seen Sha Chen; he had only sensed Sha Chen’s presence and heard his voice.
Now that he saw Sha Chen’s phantom and his overwhelmingly powerful presence, the Nine-winged mosquito felt somewhat intimidated and also somewhat shocked.
He was indeed a man who made even Tathagata take notice, truly a figure of immense capabilities.
Looking at Sha Chen, he felt as though he was witnessing the ancient, powerful figures of the Witch Clan and Demon Clan from primordial times, beings who dominated heaven and earth.
In the ancient times, especially the primeval era, they relied primarily on the physical body. Whether it was the Demon Clan or the Witch Clan, their physical power was unmatched.
To the Nine-winged mosquito, Sha Chen’s physical body felt just like that—extremely powerful and terrifying.
However, it still fell short of the true peak of an Ancestral Witch.
Even so, it exerted immense pressure on the Nine-winged mosquito, especially given that he was currently injured.
He was also worried that Sha Chen would not only break his promise but also renege on it and finish him off.
After all, killing a Peak Quasi-Saint was a deed that, once known, would greatly enhance Sha Chen’s destiny and give him incredible prestige, attracting countless followers.
Sha Chen glanced at the Nine-winged mosquito and knew that this old fellow was still very afraid and also quite apprehensive.
He smiled faintly and said, "Senior, why retreat? Surely you’re not afraid that I’ll beat you to death?"
The Nine-winged mosquito gave an awkward smile and said, "Young brother, you must be joking. I’m just an old man on the verge of death; it’s quite normal to feel a bit afraid when faced with a young and strong man like you."
But Sha Chen wasn’t buying it and said instead, "Senior, what brings you here?"
The Nine-winged mosquito’s heart skipped a beat. Damn it, was he playing dumb?
However, he didn’t dare to get angry and could only say, "Young brother, you important people tend to be forgetful. Not long ago, you were besieged by Tathagata and almost had your cave dwelling destroyed. I happened to pass by and lent you a hand by driving Tathagata away. You promised me some flat peaches, osmanthus, divine water, and Innate Earth to help me recover from my injuries."
Sha Chen indifferently said, "Oh? Did something like that happen?" 𝘧𝓇𝑒𝑒𝑤ℯ𝑏𝓃𝘰𝑣ℯ𝘭.𝘤ℴ𝘮
THUMP, THUMP, THUMP.
The Nine-winged mosquito’s heart turned cold, and his eyes bulged.
He himself was a shameless person, but he had not expected Sha Chen’s shamelessness to surpass his own.
For a moment, he didn’t know what to do.
Sha Chen let out a chuckle and said, "Alright, I remember now. It seems that did indeed happen. It’s my fault for getting caught up in Cultivation and forgetting such an important matter."
"Rest assured, Senior. I will absolutely fulfill what I promised. Even though Senior was not well-meaning at the time and didn’t actually do anything particularly useful, you ultimately played a small role in aiding me, and I can’t let you suffer a loss."
The Nine-winged mosquito’s cheeks twitched.
Sha Chen was too slippery.
Originally, it was he who had lured Tathagata away for Sha Chen. Otherwise, if the fight had continued, there would have been too many variables, and who knew what might have happened.
Perhaps Tathagata would have broken into the cave dwelling. Without his intervention, would Tathagata have retreated?
But Sha Chen had belittled his contributions to nothing, which infuriated him internally, yet he couldn’t vent it.
After all, as long as Sha Chen fulfilled his promise, whether he was credited for his efforts didn’t matter to him anymore.
Sha Chen said, "Senior, are you certain you only want flat peaches, osmanthus, and some divine water?"
The Nine-winged mosquito frowned and said, "Young brother, what do you mean by that?"
Sha Chen calmly said, "I can give you everything you’re asking for. But you’ve likely already consumed some flat peaches and osmanthus before, and you should know their effect, Senior."
"As for the divine water, what was agreed upon was a spiritual spring, truly capable of healing some injuries. But I’m afraid it would only have a negligible effect on Senior’s injuries."
The Nine-winged mosquito fell silent.
He knew everything that Sha Chen had said.
Indeed, over the years he had stolen some flat peaches, but eating them had little effect on his injuries.
He had never eaten osmanthus, but he had obtained two jars of osmanthus wine from the Guanghan Palace, with equally negligible effects.
As for divine water, frankly, he had drunk amounts as vast as major rivers, but the effects were mediocre.
It wasn’t that these items were useless, but rather his cultivation was too high and his injuries too severe.
Indeed, even if Sha Chen gave him all these things, they likely wouldn’t significantly help him or change his condition much.
However, if he couldn’t even obtain these items, he wouldn’t be able to suppress his injuries either.
Just as the Nine-winged mosquito was feeling despair, Sha Chen suddenly said, "Senior merely wishes to recover from your injuries, and I have plenty of ways to assist."
The Nine-winged mosquito was stunned, overwhelmed with joy, but then shook his head. "Your kindness is appreciated, young brother, but in this whole world, aside from Saints, no one can help me."
Sha Chen then said, "I’ve heard that the Goddess of Mercy’s Sweet Dew Jade Liquid from the Southern Sea has healing properties, the Queen of the West’s Elixir from Kunlun Mountain can heal wounds, and Zhenyuanzi’s Ginseng Fruit from Wuzhuang Temple may not have much effect on injuries but can increase one’s vitality..."
He smiled and asked, "Senior, have you tried any of these?"
The Nine-winged mosquito shook his head and said, "The Goddess of Mercy controls her Sweet Dew Jade Liquid, and she holds a grudge against me. How could she be willing to give it?"
"As for the Elixir, I offended the Queen of the West in the past, making it impossible to obtain. And the Ginseng Fruit—even Zhenyuanzi himself is reluctant to eat it, so how could he give it to me?"
He hadn’t tried any of the three. Sha Chen laughed and said, "Aside from the Elixir of Immortality, I have the other two items here. And, Senior, I also have some other healing Immortal Elixirs that you haven’t tried."
