Journey to the West: Starting by taking Sun Wukong as my disciple!-Chapter 662 - 661: Two Women Compete with Each Other

Although the Demon Core was indeed very useful, what Chen Nuo wanted to know more was how she had thought to use the Demon Core as a gift.

The staff at Chaos Residence, apart from Tian Peng, really had no use for the Demon Core, not to mention Sun Wukong, who didn’t need it either.

The Three Demons, although they were also demons, did not find the Demon Core very important either; after all, their ambition for cultivation was not that great, with the only eligible user being Tian Peng.

However, Tian Peng’s whereabouts in the mortal world had always been well guarded by himself; it was either that Yang Chan knew Tian Peng needed the Demon Core for his cultivation or it was just serendipitous.

If Yang Chan had given the Demon Core because she knew of Tian Peng’s whereabouts, Chen Nuo wondered how she had come to know, whether Yang Jian had told her or if she had discovered it herself, and whether the Heavenly Realm had any clues about Tian Peng’s trail.

Yang Chan smiled, seemingly unconcerned, and said, "This monster emerged from its usual habitat and caused havoc in a village, just so happened I caught it."

Chen Nuo opened his heart to listen, confirming that there was no hidden meaning in Yang Chan’s words before smiling back and saying, "That really is quite coincidental, I’ve just opened a new dessert house on my side that needs a large amount of Spiritual Power. The Demon Core you’ve sent over is just too timely, I can really use it."

"Helping Shopkeeper Chen is exactly my intention." Hearing that the Demon Core she brought could be of help to Chen Nuo, Yang Chan was overjoyed.

"Since you’re here, come inside and sit down. I’ve made some new desserts, you can try them," Chen Nuo said.

Just as Chen Nuo finished speaking, he saw a familiar figure; it was Nuwa.

She was dressed in a moon white broad-embroidered luoxian gown that, despite being white, was clearly made from first-rate fabric by looking at it, while the hem of the gown was outlined with gold and silver threads making up a pattern of large peonies, dazzling under the sunlight.

Peonies are typically vibrant flowers, and few people can wear them well; most who wear clothes embroidered with peony designs unavoidably appear flamboyant and vulgar, regardless of the quality or color of the fabric.

But such sayings only apply to most people; to Nuwa, such limitations were irrelevant.

Whether it was the moon white robe with broad sleeves or the large peonies embroidered on it, when worn by Nuwa, none of it overshadowed her beauty.

Nuwa, accompanied by Xuan Feng, walked inside. The piece of white jade step-shake she wore on her head gently swayed with her steps, further highlighting her noble and dignified presence.

"Shopkeeper Chen, today is my appointment; do you have another guest here?" asked Nuwa.

Of course, that guest referred to Yang Chan.

Nuwa’s appointment was for today, so Yang Chan’s presence here was certainly not due to an appointment; Nuwa heard Chen Nuo’s offer for her to stay for a meal as soon as she arrived at Chaos Residence, feeling a twinge of jealousy in her heart.

It was her appointment today; why did Chen Nuo want to keep Yang Chan here?

Yang Chan was originally prepared to accept, but when she turned around and saw the imposing Xuan Feng and Nuwa’s calm demeanor, she began to hesitate.

It was fortunate to be retained by Shopkeeper Chen, but it would not be nice for Nuwa to think she had come to interrupt them on purpose.

She truly did not know that today was Nuwa’s appointment, and she had not come with the intention of staying.

"I see today is Goddess Nuwa’s appointment. I just came to deliver something to Shopkeeper Chen, not to mooch a meal, and since Goddess Nuwa is already here, I shall not linger. Shopkeeper Chen, perhaps I shall visit on another day," Yang Chan said.

Yang Chan was about to leave, but Nuwa stopped her.

Nuwa didn’t truly want to stop Yang Chan, for if she had the opportunity, she would naturally prefer to have some alone time with Chen Nuo.

But if she let Yang Chan leave just like that, she wondered if Chen Nuo might think her petty.

After all, it was Chen Nuo who had suggested they shouldn’t rush to leave, and for Nuwa to appear and drive her away would not only cause Chen Nuo to think, but also lead her to have doubts about herself.

"Shopkeeper Chen did say that since you’re here, there’s no need to hurry away," Nuwa mentioned. "I’ve met the Third Holy Mother a few times, and we are somewhat fated. Since we share this fate, dining together is only proper."

The Third Holy Mother indeed wished to stay, but she knew she was not suited to remain there at the moment, and despite Nuwa’s apparent invitation, the tone did not genuinely convey that message—it was merely polite.

"Today I only came to deliver an item to Shopkeeper Chen, and since that’s done, I plan to leave," Yang Chan said with a smile toward Nuwa, then turned to Chen Nuo, "Shopkeeper Chen, I’ll take my leave now."

Chen Nuo genuinely hadn’t grasped the true meaning behind their conversation; he simply thought of having more people contributing different tastes.

Some people prefer sweets, while others don’t care for them at all, so he thought to combine a variety of preferences to adjust the sweetness of the desserts.

Coincidentally, there were three women present, which to Chen Nuo seemed fortunate, as it would save him the trouble of experimenting alone later on.

"I’ve just made a variety of desserts and could use a few more taste testers. Moreover, the Third Holy Mother has just brought over a Heavenly Treasure Level monster, fully prepared. It’s not my style to let you leave empty-handed," Chen Nuo said with a smile as he courteously tried to persuade the Third Holy Mother to stay.

Nuwa pursed her lips. She had originally hoped the Third Holy Mother would take a hint and leave on her own, but she didn’t expect Chen Nuo’s intentions to keep her there were genuine. Would Chen Nuo be displeased if the Third Holy Mother left now?

She was torn between her own selfish desires and Chen Nuo’s happiness for a moment.

Chen Nuo didn’t seem to harbor any romantic interest in the Third Holy Mother, or be reluctant to see her leave; he genuinely appeared to want her to try the desserts he had made.

Considering this, Nuwa let out a slight sigh of relief.

If that was the case, there was no need for excessive worry. After all, the Third Holy Mother had known Chen Nuo for quite a while, and if he hadn’t been moved by her by now, it was unlikely that spending more time together would change anything.

Thinking thus, Nuwa earnestly entreated the Third Holy Mother to stay. "Third Holy Mother, Shopkeeper Chen has asked you to stay multiple times now. Please stay and taste the desserts. If you keep refusing, could it be that you dislike the dishes Shopkeeper Chen prepares?"

The implication of her words was quite sharp, as if asking the Third Holy Mother whether she disliked Chen Nuo himself.

Indeed, for a chef, the suggestion that a customer doesn’t enjoy their cooking is nearly as bad as disliking them.

Hearing Nuwa’s words, the Third Holy Mother hurriedly clarified to Chen Nuo, "No, no, it’s not that. I just fear that my presence might inconvenience Goddess Nuwa and Shopkeeper Chen."

"An inconvenience?" Chen Nuo failed to understand the real meaning behind the Third Holy Mother’s words.