Journey to the West: Signing in for 500 Years-Chapter 519 - 513: Monk Ji Dian [Seeking Subscriptions and Monthly Tickets]_1

Chapter 519: Chapter 513: Monk Ji Dian [Seeking Subscriptions and Monthly Tickets]_1

Siti was terrified, and at the same time, deeply annoyed.

That bastard Sha Chen was infuriatingly obstinate and simply wouldn’t take a hint. Moreover, his lack of interest in her was even more galling. Although she found matters between men and women distasteful, even disgusting, she had always been supremely confident in her own appearance and figure. No one under the heavens could compare to her.

She had taken the initiative, deigning to offer herself to Sha Chen—a gesture he should have considered a boon—yet he had rejected her.

It was simply outrageous.

Siti shouted, "Then what do you want?"

Sha Chen said, "It’s simple. I can let you stay here, but you need to take care of the plants in the Innate Earth for me. Additionally, I need to use your leaves to refine some Immortal Pills. Occasionally, I might also need your branches to make Magical Tools. You must cooperate with all of this."

Siti retorted angrily, "You want me to work for you for free and sacrifice my body? You might as well just kill me!"

Sha Chen raised his hand, the Mountain Splitting Axe poised to descend. His stance showed no hesitation; he was clearly about to split Siti in two.

Terrified, Siti turned pale and hurriedly begged for mercy.

Marshal Tianpeng was also aghast, wanting to speak but hesitating.

Siti exclaimed in terror, "Wait, wait! Let me think! You have to give me some time to consider!"

Sha Chen stayed his hand, but his spatial abilities had restrained Siti, making escape impossible. The axe at her neck served as a powerful deterrent.

Sha Chen then said, "Think it over, hesitate all you want. But let me tell you, your thoughts and hesitation are useless. Your only options are to accept or be killed."

A mere system reward, daring to be so presumptuous.

Sha Chen held her in very low regard.

If it weren’t for Siti’s ability to transform and her sufficient strength, he wouldn’t have bothered with words and would have directly suppressed and subdued her.

The disobedient would be killed outright.

Extinguishing Siti’s Yuan Soul and planting her tree trunk would achieve the same result.

The only reason he bothered conversing with her was because he valued her strength.

When necessary, she could be called upon.

Siti hesitated for a moment but decided to submit.

She realized she was under his roof and had no choice but to yield. Sha Chen was incredibly powerful and seemed to suppress her abilities.

Escape seemed highly unlikely.

A direct confrontation was even more out of the question.

It seemed submission was her only option.

She could only hope to seize an opportunity to escape later or become powerful enough that Sha Chen wouldn’t dare mistreat her.

If Marshal Tianpeng and Sha Chen knew Siti’s thoughts, they would likely die laughing.

Given Sha Chen’s tremendous strength and unprecedented growth rate, if she couldn’t defeat him now, she never would.

The prospect of surpassing him in the future was impossible.

Sha Chen would also continue to grow stronger, progressing much faster than anyone else. Her only hope would be a stroke of incredible luck, like gaining the Heavenly Dao’s recognition and becoming a Saint.

However, as things stood, gaining the Heavenly Dao’s approval was impossible for her.

This meant that from the day she submitted, she would belong to Sha Chen, with no hope of escape.

Her only chance was if Sha Chen, in a good mood one day, decided to release her.

Siti relented. "Fine, I agree. But you mustn’t damage my foundation. You can take my leaves and branches, but you must do so with restraint."

Sha Chen nodded; naturally, he wouldn’t push Siti too hard.

Besides, if he needed her help in the future, would she even be in a position to set terms?

Having agreed, Siti was about to move into the Innate Earth.

However, Sha Chen still wanted her to sign some agreements to prevent her from betraying him later, which would be a significant loss.

Siti fumed, "I thought we had a gentleman’s agreement! Yet you still demand I sign an oath? That shows a complete lack of trust!"

"I trust you, and I ask you to trust me as well," Sha Chen explained calmly. "Signing an oath benefits us both. If you don’t betray me, I won’t kill you."

Siti naturally didn’t want to sign; she was still plotting to escape when the time was right.

However, Sha Chen’s impassive gaze made it clear that if she didn’t sign, things would not go well for her.

Gritting her teeth, she eventually succumbed.

From that first concession, she could only continue to yield, succumbing again and again.

After they had sworn the oath, Siti was given a place to stay. However, her expression clearly showed she was still quite unhappy.

Seeing Siti’s submission, Marshal Tianpeng considered her one of them and approached with solicitous inquiries and eager attentiveness.

But Siti ruthlessly rebuffed him. "And who might you be?"

Marshal Tianpeng was taken aback. "Lady Siti, I... I’m Marshal Tianpeng! I’m Old Sha’s good brother."

Siti, however, snorted. "Marshal Tianpeng? Never heard of you. Are we supposed to be familiar? Besides, I’ve lived for countless years. Is it proper for you to call me ’Lady’?"

Marshal Tianpeng was bewildered. "Then what should I call you?"

Siti replied, "Call me Grand-aunt."

Marshal Tianpeng opened his mouth, then closed it, realizing he was being toyed with. He decided not to press the issue and embarrass himself.

After he walked away, Siti covered her mouth and chuckled softly. "Marshal Tianpeng, I was just joking. Why did you take it so seriously? Hehe, I’m not *that* old. From now on, just call me Sister, alright?"

Overjoyed, Marshal Tianpeng hastily called her "Sister."

He eagerly approached, showering her with attention, and Siti, in turn, asked him to show her around the cave dwelling.

Marshal Tianpeng, acting as if he owned the place, began to introduce her to the various areas.

He also assured her not to worry, saying that Sha Chen’s bark was worse than his bite. He even promised that when the time was right, he would take her out to have fun, leaving Sha Chen to grow old alone here. He even pilfered Sha Chen’s flat peach wine to share with Siti, and the two of them drank together, their spirits high.

Siti was, of course, deeply grateful and full of admiration for Marshal Tianpeng, calling him "Marshal" this and "Marshal" that, praising how wonderful he was.

Marshal Tianpeng was practically giddy, elated and immensely pleased with himself.

Sha Chen watched from the sidelines, shaking his head. He hadn’t been wrong; Siti, having lived for countless years, was indeed a cunning old fox.

Marshal Tianpeng was already wrapped around her little finger. Sha Chen didn’t interfere; as long as they didn’t ruin his plans, their games were their own business.

He couldn’t meddle in everything.

Besides, that fellow Tianpeng had sold him out with just a few words. It would do him good to be played for a fool and suffer a little.

Having subdued Siti, Sha Chen didn’t stop there. Maitreya Buddha’s visit had yielded two rewards.

The Bodhi Tree was one; the other was a Blissful Fruit.

This divine fruit, formed from the concentrated willpower of Buddhism, could cultivate a Daluo Golden Immortal of boundless Divine Power with just a single specimen.

Sha Chen was short on resources. With nothing else pressing, he decided to refine the Blissful Fruit and strive for a breakthrough.

Sha Chen took out the Blissful Fruit, preparing to consume it.

Suddenly, there was a knock at the entrance.

So little time had passed, and another visitor had arrived!?

Frowning, Sha Chen postponed eating the Blissful Fruit and checked the situation outside.

He suspected someone from Buddhism had come looking for trouble.

After all, he had killed Maitreya Buddha; it would be stranger if Buddhism *didn’t* come.

Indeed, people from Buddhism had arrived, but they didn’t seem to be looking for trouble.

Sha Chen saw an old, shabbily dressed monk holding a cattail leaf fan, calling out at the entrance to the Flowing Sand River.

"Amitabha. This humble monk, Ji Dian, is passing through this esteemed place. I wish to request a cup of water and wine from the River Lord. I wonder if the River Lord would grant me the honor?"

It was Ji Gong, the reincarnation of the Xianglong Arhat.

He had actually come here.

Sha Chen recalled that Ji Gong had apparently spoken up for Jin Chanzi and was subsequently framed by Maitreya Buddha and the Fuhu Arhat, leading to his banishment to the mortal realm.

And Ji Gong was a good friend of Jin Chanzi.

His visit surely wasn’t as simple as asking for a cup of wine.