Journey to the West: Signing in for 500 Years-Chapter 557 - 551: Seeking Help from Others [Seeking Subscriptions and Monthly Tickets] _1

Chapter 557: Chapter 551: Seeking Help from Others [Seeking Subscriptions and Monthly Tickets] _1

The Queen of the West didn’t say more, intending to make it easier to proceed later. After all, she had come here because she genuinely had a request. It was ostensibly a discussion, but in reality, she was the one asking for a favor. Having broached the subject, she was waiting for Sha Chen to inquire, which would allow her to state her purpose.

But Sha Chen was never the type to suffer a loss. Since she came asking for help, she ought to ask properly. Expecting me to initiate the inquiry and try to turn the tables on me? That’s out of the question.

So, he summoned the three Phoenix sisters, inviting them to taste his cooking as well.

The three sisters, naturally, didn’t stand on ceremony. They ate and drank freely; it had been many years since they’d last tasted Sha Chen’s cooking.

They praised him endlessly.

"Daddy, your cooking is so delicious I could almost eat my own tongue!"

"BOOHOOHOO, it’s been so long since I’ve had such delicious food! Daddy, can you cook for us every day from now on?"

"Daddy, this dish is really good. You eat too."

Hong Luan, who was having the most fun with Sha Chen, unreservedly picked up food for him, even feeding it to his lips, oblivious to anyone else present.

Sha Chen was also happy to enjoy such a pampered life.

Qing Luan was very thoughtful, pouring Sha Chen wine and bringing it to his lips, feeding him a drink.

As for Bai Luan, after a few bites, she seemed to feel guilty that she and her sisters had caused Sha Chen trouble out in the world. She proactively went behind Sha Chen to massage his shoulders and gently pound his back, very attentively.

Sha Chen greatly enjoyed their attention and asked them about their experiences out in the world.

The three sisters chattered away, recounting all the significant and trivial things that had happened to them. They hadn’t gone straight to Kunlun Mountain after leaving. Instead, they had wandered the world for a while before heading there upon hearing of its great renown. However, they had indeed spent most of their time away on Kunlun Mountain.

Sha Chen listened to their accounts with a cheerful smile, occasionally pointing out, as if no one else were present, the flaws in how they handled certain situations they’d encountered. Moreover, Sha Chen grew interested and wanted to guide their cultivation and test their progress.

He then looked at the Queen of the West and said, "Your Majesty, I’m terribly sorry. My daughters have returned, and I need to help them catch up on their studies. I won’t be able to entertain you further."

With that, he turned as if to head straight back to his cave dwelling, clearly intending to leave the Queen of the West waiting outside.

The Three Holy Mother and Chang E also rose, apparently intending to follow Sha Chen into the cave dwelling. This left the Queen of the West and Yao Yue somewhat stunned.

The Queen of the West, in particular, had been waiting for Sha Chen to take the initiative and ask, so she could then slowly reveal her purpose. As it turned out, she hadn’t said a thing yet, but Sha Chen was already showing her the door.

The Queen of the West was stunned for a moment, then quickly dropped her composed demeanor and hurriedly said, "Sha Chen, my friend, I have indeed come here with something to ask you."

Sha Chen feigned surprise. "I’m just a simple rustic, living a secluded life here—to put it bluntly, it’s like being imprisoned. I have only a superficial understanding of matters outside. Your Majesty is the leader of all female immortals in the Three Realms. What could there possibly be that you don’t understand and need to ask me about?"

His words clearly indicated his intention to refuse.

The Queen of the West was quite troubled. Sha Chen truly is a slippery one.

However, she had considered various possibilities before coming. Being able to meet and speak with Sha Chen was already a good outcome. So she said, "My friend, you are too modest. Who in all the lands doesn’t know of your unrivaled strength? And from our brief conversation just now, I can already tell that your insight and judgment are unparalleled in the Three Realms."

"Furthermore, I am not asking about other matters, but something related to you, my friend. I believe you must know something about it."

Sha Chen chuckled but remained noncommittal.

The Queen of the West didn’t wait any longer and asked directly, "May I ask, my friend, if you have heard of my husband?"

Sha Chen replied, "I have. Emperor Donghuang Taiyi, whose power swept through the ages and who single-handedly dominated the entire Primordial Demon World—his unrivaled strength is known to all."

This was no exaggeration on Sha Chen’s part; Donghuang Taiyi truly possessed such renown and power.

The Queen of the West smiled faintly. "That was all his past glory. Now, I fear he would be no match for you, my friend, if he were to face you."

"It’s a pity he is no longer with us. Otherwise, he would surely have been very eager to exchange a few moves with you, my friend."

Sha Chen replied calmly, "I am merely a hermit here, reflecting on my past transgressions in seclusion. Even if Emperor Donghuang thought highly of me and wished to spar, I wouldn’t have the strength for it."

Actually, I don’t have the inclination. Donghuang was a ruthless man, extremely fond of battle. He instigated two great wars between the Witch and Demon clans during the Primordial Era. If he were still alive, he would indeed want to fight me to determine who was superior. He would even try every means to persuade me to join his faction. Then, if I refused, I would likely become his enemy. So, it’s just as well that he’s dead.

The Queen of the West continued, "Ordinarily, I shouldn’t have disturbed you, my friend. However, today, Donghuang’s Magical Tool, the Chaos Bell, appeared. Although it was only for an instant, I sensed its presence and its origin, so I came here specifically."

So, she came because of the Chaos Bell.

Sha Chen frowned inwardly. He wasn’t particularly surprised. When I used the Chaos Bell to fight Saint Zhunti, I already knew this matter couldn’t be kept secret. I just didn’t expect that several years would pass before the Queen of the West came to my door. She certainly is patient.

The Queen of the West went on, "Additionally, I also know that Marshal Tianpeng once obtained my husband’s inheritance beneath the Milky Way. However, he lacked the innate talent and was unable to cultivate it."

"Now he has the body of a pig demon, a demonic physique suitable for cultivation. Yet, he didn’t cultivate it for a long time, presumably still lacking the aptitude. Unexpectedly, however, in the last year or two, he has somehow learned it, even achieving Great Accomplishment in the Heavenly Demon Body Tempering Decision, and has been running wild."

Sha Chen was stunned and couldn’t help but roll his eyes. I originally thought that after Tianpeng left, he would be afraid of retaliation from Buddhism and would keep a low profile. I didn’t expect him to be already running rampant out there. This meant he thought he was all that and wanted to show off. What surprised me even more was that news of Tianpeng mastering the Heavenly Demon Body Tempering Decision in just a year or so had already reached the Queen of the West’s ears. That’s why the Queen of the West came here.

Sha Chen said, "I didn’t expect Tianpeng to have such an encounter. It’s truly worthy of congratulations."

But the Queen of the West said, "He claims it was you who taught him. That without you, he wouldn’t have been able to learn it."

In his mind, Sha Chen had already cursed Tianpeng thousands of times. That scoundrel actually sold me out!

The Queen of the West continued, "This is his good fortune, and I am also happy for him. However, this also further confirms one thing: the Chaos Bell appeared at the Flowing Sand River, and it might have even fallen into your hands, my friend."

Her series of statements, citing various pieces of evidence, were all aimed at making Sha Chen admit that the Chaos Bell was in his possession.

Naturally, I didn’t want to admit it. But she had already laid out the evidence so clearly. If I still denied it, it would be truly shameless. My strength has increased now, and my position is clear. There’s really no need to deny it.

So, he nodded and said, "Your Majesty speaks the truth. I do indeed possess the Chaos Bell."