Chapter 128: Chapter 122 Ancestral Witch Essence Blood [Fifth update request subscription] _1
The Dragon Girl was about to explode.
She stared with wide eyes, in disbelief.
Even a ten percent share was unsatisfactory for her, yet Sha Chen only offered one percent.
That was excessive.
After much haggling, Sha Chen finally relented, grudgingly offering ten percent.
Sha Chen said wearily, "Fine, ten percent it is. Consider it making a new friend. Just remember to sell a lot."
This was the first time the Dragon Girl had seen Sha Chen back down, and she was smug about it.
She said with great pride, "Rest assured, I have quite a few friends, and the number of influential officials and Great Magical Power Holders I know is countless. Selling to them will surely be no problem."
Immediately, Sha Chen became vigilant. "No, it’s better to keep a low profile. I’m not looking for sales volume, just safety."
The Dragon Girl said in astonishment, "But wouldn’t selling to those major powers and Great Magical Power Holders be very safe?"
Sha Chen said, "But how will you explain the origin of these Immortal Pills?"
The Dragon Girl said, "Just tell them you refined them."
Sha Chen exclaimed, "Are you trying to get me killed!?"
His cheeks twitched as he hurriedly shut down the Dragon Girl’s terrifying idea.
He repeatedly made it clear that he preferred staying under the radar, choosing not to earn money over risking danger.
Selling the Immortal Pills to those middle-tier powers would be just fine. They surely wouldn’t be suspicious, since it’s quite normal for the Dragon Clan to sell some Immortal Pills, right?
Sha Chen also repeatedly emphasized that it must not be revealed to outsiders that he was the one who had refined the Immortal Pills.
Simply say they were the Dragon Clan’s reserves, intended to be exchanged for Cultivation resources.
The Dragon Girl was speechless, unable to accept Sha Chen’s low profile, but with his firm insistence, she agreed.
However, what concerned Sha Chen was that he felt the Dragon Girl was merely appeasing him.
For a moment, he even hesitated about letting her be the salesperson, considering her unreliability.
Now it was the Dragon Girl’s turn to reassure him repeatedly that she would never betray him.
The Dragon Girl said, "Don’t worry, from now on you’re my superior; I won’t betray you."
"I’ll just say that these are the Dragon Clan’s reserves, or that the Dragon Clan refined them ourselves; I absolutely won’t betray you."
Sha Chen was half-convinced. If he hadn’t been in dire need of Cultivation resources, he wouldn’t want to take this step.
In reality, the Dragon Girl wasn’t lacking Cultivation resources, but that was under the condition of returning to the Dragon Palace.
However, she didn’t want to go back. Now that she could earn money on her own, she obviously wasn’t going to pass that up.
The two had reached an agreement.
Sha Chen then wholly dedicated himself to Alchemy, while the Dragon Girl watched from the side. She observed his every move as he effortlessly refined all kinds of Immortal Pills, her heart racing with longing.
She held her face in her hands, watching Sha Chen refine pills, utterly astounded.
At the same time, she didn’t even realize that her heart was somewhat captivated.
Who would have thought he could be so outstanding – with a powerful body, profound Mana, an exceptional Primordial Spirit, and even his Alchemy skills are so impressive.
Most importantly, he isn’t as vicious as Wu Qu Xing; he accommodates me in everything, indulges me, tolerates my whims, and he’s also so frugal.
The Dragon Girl’s heart stirred with emotions, finding the rough Sha Chen to be outstanding and mesmerizing.
She even started to imagine all kinds of virtues for Sha Chen, seeing his greed as a positive trait.
Sha Chen, busy with Alchemy, hadn’t noticed the change in the Dragon Girl. Even if he had, he wouldn’t consider it important.
Lovely faces are but a hindrance on the path.
His determination was unyielding; he would not be stopped.
「Half a year later.」
Sha Chen had refined a large quantity of Immortal Pills. Although he had spoiled some Immortal Pills during this period, his success rate increased. The variety and number of Pills he created also grew.
It was enough for the Dragon Girl to exchange them for the Cultivation resources needed.
Looking at the hundreds of Gourd Immortal Pills, Sha Chen was grinning from ear to ear.
This batch of Immortal Pills was for healing, purging poison, breaking through, banishing inner demons, and calming the mind, among other special benefits.
They weren’t for increasing Cultivation levels.
Yet, they could be exchanged for Immortal Pills that did increase Cultivation levels.
After refining them, Sha Chen not only accrued a great number of Immortal Pills but also perfected his Primordial Spirit, improved his fire control, and his Alchemy skills became more sophisticated.
One could say that the half-year devoted to Alchemy, although not enhancing his Cultivation level, brought him enormous benefits.
Sha Chen even thought about dedicating special times for Alchemy in the future.
He even planned to refine his own Cultivation-required Immortal Pills when he broke through to the Da Luo Golden Immortal Realm.
Self-sufficient and independent.
The Dragon Girl was also very excited; she witnessed Sha Chen refining these Immortal Pills herself, which could be exchanged for a vast amount of Cultivation resources.
A ten percent share was hers.
Once Sha Chen finished refining, he began to urge the Dragon Girl to go sell them.
Before departing, the Dragon Girl said, "General, I’ve realized you are quite great. Since you’re single and I fled my wedding, maybe we should just join forces for the future."
Sha Chen was taken aback.
This lady’s bargaining was getting too intense. I just wanted you to sell the Immortal Pills, and now you want me to take you on?
Sha Chen firmly opposed. "An ugly proposition. Rejected. Just go and come back sooner with enough Immortal Pills. Don’t think about embezzling; I’m keeping tabs."
The Dragon Girl rolled her eyes; a woman took the initiative to confess, and she was actually rejected. What a straight man.
With that, she prepared to leave.
She had already left the Flowing Sand River, ready to choose a direction and make her escape.
But then, a figure appeared, blocking the Dragon Girl’s way. Flames from this figure covered the sky and earth, penetrating heaven and earth.
"What is your relationship to the Mao God in the water, and why are you coming out of his cave residence?"
The figure was a child, alight with flames that reached the sky, his killing intent surging violently, and demonic energy filling the air. It was indeed Red Boy.
He had actually come again and just so happened to run into Dragon Girl emerging from the Flowing Sand River.
Inside the cave, Sha Chen became instantly tense, furrowing his brow with a menacing look in his eyes.
If Red Boy dared to make a move on his Immortal Pills, he would let this brat know exactly why flowers are so red.
Dragon Girl found her path blocked, feeling startled yet not panic-stricken.
First of all, she noticed that Red Boy’s strength seemed to be on par with hers, merely at the middle stage of a Greater Primordial Golden Immortal Realm.
Although she had recently advanced after obtaining the True Dragon Body Forging Technique, and her realm was unstable, she was above water.
On her turf, Red Boy might not necessarily be her opponent.
Additionally, Sha Chen was in the water, his strength immensely formidable. Should Red Boy dare to act recklessly, he could be thumped dead at any moment.
But still, she knew Sha Chen was low-key and would naturally not say so outright.
She then said, "Whose child are you? Are you also here looking for General for Folding the Curtain? Go back, he won’t meet with you—he won’t even grant an audience to me."
Red Boy was taken aback for a moment, realizing that this was also someone who sought an audience with Sha Chen in vain.
He then asked, "And who might you be?"
Dragon Girl replied, "Who I am is not important. Since General for Folding the Curtain does not wish to see me, then so be it. I’m leaving."
With that, she swayed off confidently.
Red Boy sized her up and down, noting that Dragon Girl was no simple character. He had intended to challenge her.
But Dragon Girl quickly disappeared, not giving him time to hesitate. In the end, he let it be.
He hadn’t completed his objective of coming here, which was to challenge Sha Chen.
So he reappeared above the Flowing Sand River, shouting loudly, "Juanlian Mao God, come out! Your Boy Sage Grandfather is here again."
"Come out and duel with me! I shall let everyone under the heavens know who truly is invincible below the Da Luo."
He was yet another person misled by Sha Chen’s reputation abroad.
「Huanghua Temple.」
Dragon Girl had returned after leaving, hiding here to see what would unfold.
She heard Red Boy’s words and sneered disdainfully.
Turns out it’s the Bull Demon King’s foolish son. With his trifling magical powers, he dares to challenge the General? Truly overestimating his capabilities.
She scoffed and decided not to bother, stealthily leaving the scene.
This time, she was here incognito to arrange for someone to take custody of the Immortal Pills, but she wouldn’t reveal her identity.
Above the Flowing Sand River, Red Boy once again grew agitated.
He also disturbed the Heavenly Court once more. However, due to Sha Chen’s previous refusal to fight, many in the Court dismissed the provocation with a sneer, not taking it seriously, believing Sha Chen would probably still refuse to appear.
Red Boy was so powerful; how could Sha Chen dare to show up and risk his life!?
Yet, the commotion still attracted the attention of many. Quite a few were watching this scene, especially those with hidden agendas, who were secretly spying.
They wanted to see how Sha Chen would respond. Perhaps he would continue to play the coward?
Red Boy continued to scream obscenities, which had become even more distasteful than before. Clearly, he had gone back to learn how to "spew lotus flowers," having imbibed several years’ worth of ink.
「Within the Flowing Sand River.」
"Host detected: Challenged by the Lucky Person Red Boy, you have the following choices."
"Option One: Accept Red Boy’s challenge, go out to fight, and if victorious, obtain a drop of [Gong Gong Essence Blood]. Gong Gong Essence Blood: The Essence Blood of the Ancestral Witch of Water, Gong Gong; contains the origin of water, enhancing perception of the water element."
"Option Two: Refuse Red Boy’s challenge, disregard it, and obtain a drop of [Zhurong Essence Blood]. Zhurong Essence Blood: The Essence Blood of the Ancestral Witch of Fire, Zhurong; contains the origin of fire, enhancing perception of the fire element."
Seeing the choices, Sha Chen was overjoyed.
More Essence Blood, and this time from an Ancestral Witch.
He wanted the reward from both options. Having Zhurong’s Essence Blood would make his Samadhi True Fire even more refined. If he had Gong Gong’s Essence Blood, his power over the water element would become even more outstanding.
In reality, he had a water-affinity constitution, so actually receiving Gong Gong’s Essence Blood was of greater benefit to him.
He did not hesitate too much before choosing to accept the challenge.
Besides the reward, the main reason was that this was the last straw.
Red Boy had challenged him repeatedly. While Sha Chen could avoid combat, Red Boy was excessive, burning away and siphoning off his water. For someone like him who hid in the water, this was akin to stripping away his protective coat, forcefully baring him.
Once would have been enough, but to have it happen again was beyond the pale!
Sha Chen also used his Divine Eyes and Downwind Ear to check his surroundings for any ambushes. There seemed to be none, though some watchful eyes were in the distant sky.
Let them look. They are too far away anyway. By the time they arrive, the battle will be over.
Sha Chen decided to accept the challenge and aimed for a swift battle.
Outside, Red Boy continued his insults, "Mao God, get out here quickly. Your Boy Sage Grandfather is bored out of his mind and intends to teach you what humility means. With your abilities, do you even deserve the title of ’Invincible beneath Da Luo’?"
"As long as you accept my challenge and defeat me, then I, Red Boy, will take any punishment, even kowtowing and apologizing. So what? If you lose, you’ll have to admit you are inferior to me, Red Boy, before everyone under the heavens, and also kowtow to me three times."
Just when he and all the immortals thought Sha Chen wouldn’t respond, the waters of the Flowing Sand River parted. A figure majestic enough to span heaven and earth stood up from the water, which only reached up to his waist.
Sha Chen had emerged.
His bearing was majestic, his aura powerful, towering like a mountain.
The terrifying aura caused even Red Boy to involuntarily catch his breath.
Sha Chen said, "Red Boy, do you stand by your words?"
Red Boy, caught off guard, replied, "You finally dare to come out. Of course, it’s true. If you lose, you have to kowtow to me three times."
Sha Chen said, "If you lose, you’ll kowtow and apologize, and refrain from provocatively challenging me again. Should you break this oath, may you be smitten by heaven and earth. Do you dare to swear it?"