Journey to the West: Starting by taking Sun Wukong as my disciple!-Chapter 197: Jade Pool Awakens, Nezha’s Painful Joy
As for the authenticity of his VIP status, how could it be discovered if he didn’t dine with the Jade Pool together?
By the time he upgraded his VIP status to that of an Emperor, wouldn’t everything be real?
"Then what is your Divine Skill?" the Jade Pool asked again.
Haotian did not immediately answer, but instead waved his hand, signaling Gold Star Taibai to take his leave first.
Divine Skills are a trump card, naturally, the fewer people know, the better.
Although he deeply trusted Gold Star Taibai, it didn’t mean he would share everything with him; he had the right to know Gold Star Taibai’s Divine Skills because he was the sovereign and Taibai was the subject.
Since he had already convinced the Jade Pool of the reality of his VIP status, keeping Gold Star Taibai here would mean one more mouth and one more risk of exposure.
Even though Gold Star Taibai had acted quite well just now, his behavior at the Chaos Residence had left Haotian somewhat frightened.
What if Gold Star Taibai’s brain malfunctioned and he blurted out everything, how then could Haotian maintain his standing in front of the Jade Pool?
Moreover, if Jade Pool knew about Taibai’s Divine Skills and became wary, it would be easy for her to spot the inconsistency in the situation that had just occurred. It was better to be cautious.
Gold Star Taibai bowed respectfully and retired. He, too, did not wish to be a mortal caught in a battle of Immortals.
Seeing Gold Star Taibai leave, Haotian cleared his throat and then proudly said, "I have awakened a Divine Skill!"
"Jade Pool, do me a favor and return the Magical Treasure you took from me, how about that?" Haotian, struck by a sudden thought, continued.
Upon hearing this, the Jade Pool rolled her eyes. Dream on! Did he really think he could get back what was already in her possession?
She was about to refuse outright, but suddenly, the Jade Pool felt an inexplicable emotion rising within her.
For some reason, she really wanted to do Haotian this favor!
The Jade Pool furrowed her brows, completely unaware of anything unusual, and pondered to herself.
These treasures were swindled from Tathagata by Haotian; while they were of average grade, they could still be considered meaningful spoils of war. It was truly tasteless for her to claim them for herself.
After hesitating for a while, the Jade Pool summoned the three Magical Treasures.
"Here, take them!" the Jade Pool said impatiently.
This Divine Skill really is useful, thought Haotian, his heart leaping with joy. With this Divine Skill, who would dare not give him face?
Haotian happily took them, secured them, and at the same time, he became secretly vigilant, not intending to give the Jade Pool an opportunity to use the Divine Skill against him.
"You haven’t said what the Divine Skill is yet?" the Jade Pool pressed.
Why is he beating around the bush and talking about Magical Treasures again?
Haotian smiled and said, "Divine Skill? I’ve already told you."
Told me? The Jade Pool was taken aback and a little confused, unaware of when she had been informed.
Seeing that the Jade Pool still hadn’t realized, Haotian chuckled and then said, "Jade Pool, do me a favor—I’d like to have some nine-thousand-year-old Flat Peaches, bring me ten or eight of them."
Are you dreaming?
Are nine-thousand-year-old Flat Peaches as common as cabbages?
Even if there were any, they should be sent to Shopkeeper Chen, not to you; besides, didn’t you have some just yesterday? 𝚏𝗿𝗲𝐞𝐰𝚎𝕓𝐧𝚘𝘃𝗲𝐥.𝐜𝚘𝕞
The Jade Pool thought about throwing some sarcasm, but suddenly that feeling came again.
She really wanted to give Haotian this favor!
One peach, two peaches... the Jade Pool started handing out Flat Peaches to Haotian, just as he had requested, nine thousand years old.
Haotian couldn’t stop smiling triumphantly.
This Divine Skill was truly like divine assistance to him, incomparable to any Combat Supernatural Power, wasn’t it?
After all, he already possessed the cultivation of a Quasi-Saint, and he was not lacking in means of combat.
What’s most important is always the face.
By the time she gave the fourth Flat Peach, the Jade Pool showed a struggle on her face and suddenly came to her senses, retracting her hand.
What was she doing just now, how could she have inexplicably brought out the nine-thousand-year-old Flat Peach for Haotian?
"Jade Pool? What’s wrong with you? Keep giving them to me, didn’t we agree on ten Flat Peaches?" Haotian, seeing Jade Pool like this, couldn’t help but speak up.
As soon as he said this, Jade Pool completely snapped out of it, gritted her teeth, and coldly stared at Haotian, "Were you playing tricks just now!"
"What are you talking about?" Haotian spread his hands, an innocent look on his face.
"Weren’t you supposed to give me ten nine-thousand-year-old Flat Peaches? There are still plenty missing now!"
His Divine Skill wasn’t one of compulsion, after all.
Jade Pool fell for it, but to give or not was still a matter of her own volition, right?
Haotian nodded slightly, although his Divine Skill could influence others’ true intentions, if it was a decision made following their own heart, then it was voluntary and not his business!
Jade Pool couldn’t help but curse,"Bullshit, it clearly was your Divine Skill causing mischief, right!"
Usually, Haotian would have to negotiate just to take one from her, let alone ten!
"It was you who asked about my Divine Skill, right? Am I not demonstrating it for you?" Haotian chuckled with a hehe.
Jade Pool did not respond, her delicate brows slightly furrowed. Nodding thoughtfully, she said, "No wonder, your Divine Skill is somewhat similar to mine!"
Jade Pool was a sharp thinker; if not for Taibai Jin’s amiable assistance with his Divine Skill just now, Haotian probably would’ve been exposed long ago.
"Give me some face," Jade Pool mumbled to herself, and then looked at Haotian, "This must be how you activate your Divine Skill, right!"
All this time, whether it was asking for the Magical Treasure or the Flat Peaches, Haotian had said this line.
Focusing on the feeling, Jade Pool became more certain of what she had been thinking. Each time Haotian said that line, her mind and spirit felt influenced.
That’s amazing!!!
Haotian was slightly startled; she had seen through him already?
Seeing Haotian’s expression, Jade Pool said softly, "Just as I thought."
Although the method of activation was different, they both had the ability to influence mind and spirit. Coming back to her senses, Jade Pool’s eyes widened.
With a stretch of her slim, white hand, she scolded, "Return the peaches!"
"No chance! I obtained them fair and square, why should I return them?" Haotian dismissed the idea.
The Jade Emperor himself started playing the rogue, outright.
Jade Pool’s teeth grated together, and after taking a few deep breaths, she eventually said no more.
Haotian had a point; it all came down to skill, whoever tricked it out of someone else, got to keep it. What goes around comes around, and she had plenty of time. After all, she wasn’t without her own Divine Skills.
Gathering her thoughts, Jade Pool spoke thoughtfully, "Haotian, you’ve told Shopkeeper Chen everything about Buddhism; what did Shopkeeper Chen say?"
"Shopkeeper Chen asked me to inform Chef Wukong, and to have Chef Wukong visit him once before going to Buddhism," Haotian replied, relaxed.
"With Shopkeeper Chen speaking out, there must certainly be a way to cope. After all, that’s Shopkeeper Chen for you," Haotian said, standing with his hands behind his back, tilting his head slightly. They say Buddhism is destined to flourish.
But Sun Wukong was definitely the biggest hurdle Buddhism had to face.
Though the Heavenly Court couldn’t do so openly, if Shopkeeper Chen needed support, silently aiding Chaos Residence was absolutely unquestionable.
Buddhism to flourish?
Heh, he was eager to see just how far Buddhism could go!
"This one’s pretty!"
"This one’s also pretty!"
In the Weaver Girl Palace, the Weaver Girl, face lit up with excitement, compared different little dresses with each hand, while Nezha, being measured, had a face full of resignation, suffering yet savoring the moment.
The pain was from being toyed with back and forth by the malicious Weaver Girl, which was utterly humiliating; the joy was from the fact that every dress was tailor-made for him.
After trying them on, they would all be gifted to him; the quality of the dresses was exceptional, and they boasted significant attribute enhancements.
Nezha sighed internally; he couldn’t help it, she was giving him too much!
