Journey to the West: Signing in for 500 Years-Chapter 602 - 596: Astonishing Wealth [Seeking Subscriptions and Monthly Tickets]_1

The several Dragon Kings were stunned.

They had never imagined that the cause for such a drastic change in Sha Chen's attitude, such an emotional outburst, would be their treasure vault.

Just moments ago, they had been discussing pouring all their efforts into cultivating a genius from the Dragon Clan, yet Sha Chen's focus had solely been on their treasure vault.

However, after a second thought, they realized what had happened. In cultivating those geniuses, weren't they consuming the Dragon Clan's accumulation of countless years? Not long ago, they had even told Sha Chen that they would hand over eighty percent of the Dragon Clan's wealth. But now, they had already used the vast majority of their wealth to cultivate the Dragon Clan geniuses, leaving very little in the treasure vault. No wonder Sha Chen was so agitated!

Sha Chen's expression turned unpleasant. He said, "So, you're saying that the Dragon Clan has exhausted its wealth in this cultivation endeavor, and now there's hardly anything left?"

The Dragon Kings stammered, exchanged glances, and for a moment, did not know what to do.

Sha Chen waved his hand. "In that case, you may go back. What need have you for me now?"

The Dragon Kings hadn't expected Sha Chen to turn on them like this. They had been talking amicably just moments before, with smiles and laughter, as he provided guidance. But now, he had abruptly turned hostile, issuing an order to expel them, as if he wanted to chase them away.

The Dragon King of the Eastern Sea, understanding the reason for this shift, quickly said, "Please rest assured, Master. Even though the Dragon Clan has invested all its efforts in cultivating those talented youths, the wealth stored up over countless years is not something that can be depleted in one fell swoop."

"Our Dragon Clan's treasure vault is still piled high with riches like a mountain. We only ask that you guide our Dragon Clan and teach the younger generation. In return, the treasures of the Dragon Clan's vault will be yours."

Sha Chen frowned, staring at the Dragon King of the Eastern Sea. "Just how much wealth is still in your Dragon Clan's treasure vault? If there's too little, don't blame me for disregarding our past connection."

"If you are merely trying to deceive me, seeking my guidance only to stall later and offer some trivial sum to fool me, then don't blame me for taking matters into my own hands and wiping your Dragon Clan from existence."

When it came to cultivation resources, Sha Chen was impartial and unmoved by either pleas or threats.

The faces of the Dragon Kings from the Four Seas turned somewhat unsightly; they were both tense and apprehensive.

They hadn't expected Sha Chen to place such importance on their Dragon Clan's treasure vault. However, upon reflection, it was understandable. Sha Chen had agreed to meet them in the first place precisely because he coveted their treasure vault. Furthermore, confined to this place with limited cultivation resources, he naturally craved vast wealth. It wasn't just Sha Chen; anyone in his position would be driven by self-interest, their eyes lighting up at the prospect of riches—there was no shame in it. If their roles were reversed, they too would prioritize benefits, especially since Sha Chen had no significant ties to their Dragon Clan. Even the connection Ao Lie and Ao Mengmeng had with him was largely them seeking his favor. The siblings had benefited immensely from him, making the relationship inherently unequal. What right did they have to try and bind him with morality? Thus, discussing benefits was the most practical approach.

After exchanging a look, the Dragon Kings disclosed the current extent of the wealth remaining in the Dragon Clan's treasure vault.

They calculated carefully and recalled meticulously.

An hour later, the Dragon Kings provided a precise figure.

There were at least several thousand stalks of First-class Immortal Elixirs, including three of the Elixir level. Additionally, countless other grades of Elixirs, Immortal Herbs, divine stones, and Miracle Elixirs, if converted, would be equivalent to tens of thousands of First-class Immortal Elixirs.

That is to say, the wealth within the Dragon Clan's treasure vault was comparable in value to the Elixirs and Immortal Herbs planted in Sha Chen's Cave Manor.

Most of the treasures within the vault were stored in particular treasure chests, not planted in the ground, meaning they were non-renewable consumables.

All of Sha Chen's Elixirs and Immortal Herbs were planted in the ground and carefully cultivated, capable of reproduction once they reached maturity.

Sha Chen's resources were renewable and recyclable.

It had taken him hundreds of years and countless great opportunities to accumulate such a vast fortune. It could be said that, throughout the world, not even the sects of Saints could match his enormous wealth.

However, the Dragon Clan was numerous and powerful. Having accumulated wealth since the Primordial Era, they still possessed a horrifying amount, despite having consumed a huge fortune over time.

Especially in the last few centuries, the Dragon Clan had aggressively amassed wealth from all corners of the world, dedicating it to their outstanding young talents.

And while these prodigies had been consuming cultivation resources at a frenetic pace, such immense wealth still remained.

This revealed the true depths of the Dragon Clan's foundation.

A smile finally touched Sha Chen's lips. The sheer magnitude of the wealth surpassed his imagination, naturally making him affable as well.

He chuckled. "I never imagined the Dragon Clan's wealth to be so astonishing. Since you've shown such sincerity, it would be remiss of me to disappoint you."

"I certainly won't allow your young Dragon Clan talents to come here; that would disturb my tranquil Dao cultivation."

"However, instructing them in some Dao Techniques, teaching them, and resolving their doubts on their cultivation path—that is not objectionable to me."

He pondered for a moment, then added, "I have an avatar here that contains some of my understanding of the Three Pure Ones Taoism and insights into the True Dragon Body Forging Technique. You need only bring this avatar before the young members of your Dragon Clan, and it can guide and teach them, resolving their queries."

The Four Seas Dragon Kings were overjoyed, their eyes shining with excitement.

They didn't know the full extent of Sha Chen's avatar's capabilities, but its understanding of the Three Pure Ones Taoism and the True Dragon Body Forging Technique was precisely what the Dragon Clan needed. That was enough.

When they had come to seek Sha Chen, they hadn't dared to hope he would leave his abode, nor had they imagined he would allow the young Dragon Clan members to come here.

As for how to solve the problem of instruction, they hadn't initially thought of a clear solution. At most, they had expected Sha Chen might inscribe some Dao Techniques and his insights into texts for them to take back and study slowly.

They had never anticipated that Sha Chen would devise an even better solution: using an avatar to teach and resolve doubts.

With direct instruction from the avatar, the queries of the younger generation could be addressed one by one.

The Four Seas Dragon Kings all rose to express their gratitude.

Sha Chen said, "I will create another spatial passage to transport you back. I will also entrust the avatar to you to take with you."

"This avatar has no other purpose than to teach and resolve doubts for you. And you must immediately transfer the contents of your Dragon Clan's treasure vault back to me through the spatial passage."

The Dragon Kings hastily cupped their fists and agreed.