CHAPTER 98: CHAPTER 98: LI JING’S UNRULY DAUGHTER COMES TO THE DOOR【REQUESTS FOR RECOMMENDATION】_1

Tianpeng and the Black Bear Spirit were saved, but their situation remained perilous. Sha Chen, still in the Flowing Sand River, couldn’t do more; he couldn’t personally go out to rescue them. They could only hope for the best. As for his clone, Chen Sha, with Yunyao by his side, there wasn’t much immediate concern. However, escaping with resources would prove difficult.

Sha Chen continued his secluded cultivation. His cultivation base had already reached the high-tier Greater Primordial Golden Immortal realm, and next, he would aim for the pinnacle of that realm. Originally, he thought advancing further would be extremely difficult because his God Source Stones had been completely depleted. Luckily, the return of the Spider Spirit had brought a wealth of resources, enough for his temporary use. Sha Chen felt that if these resources were solely used to enhance his mana, after about a decade or so of accumulation, he might have a chance to reach the pinnacle of the Greater Primordial Golden Immortal realm. But he also needed to strengthen his physical body, so these resources might not suffice. As for the Elixirs and Immortal Herbs he had cultivated himself, they were wholly inadequate for his cultivation needs.

Because of this, Sha Chen was deeply troubled.

Don’t think too much, just cultivate.

Sha Chen was never one to resent fate or blame others. Even with insufficient cultivation resources, he had to cultivate. Going out was out of the question. His cave dwelling was so comfortable, and the sound of his own voice was so pleasant that he couldn’t possibly leave.

Thus, about a year or so into his seclusion, someone arrived outside the formation.

It was an exceptionally beautiful, pure, and lovely woman, radiating an immortal aura. She was a fairy.

She kept calling out Sha Chen’s name, but he remained unmoved.

He recognized this fairy; it was none other than Li Zhenying of the Heavenly Court’s most opportunistic family—the Li Family—known as Fairy Yunlou.

Fairy Yunlou stood on the shore, haughty and dismissive of others. Although she was a female immortal, she lacked the gentle grace of other fairies, displaying a spoiled and imperious attitude instead. After shouting Sha Chen’s name a few times to no avail, her true nature emerged, and she began to curse loudly.

"Juanlian, roll out here! This lady wants to see you, roll out! If you keep playing dead, this lady will show no mercy."

"This lady really wants to see how you, a minor deity, caused my Second Brother and Third Brother such trouble and even gave my Royal Father a headache!"

Sha Chen remained unmoved, but he had caught the meaning behind Fairy Yunlou’s words. He instantly became wary and frowned.

It seems that the clash last time caused Muzha to bear a grudge. Then, standing against Nezha on Lady Di Yong’s behalf probably left a mark on Nezha’s heart as well.

He was quite troubled. Li Jing must know about it by now. And if he’s troubled by me, he’s definitely paying close attention to me.

This time, it was Sha Chen’s turn to be troubled. He did not want to be targeted by anyone, let alone the Li Family. It had been manageable when it was only Muzha, but now that the entire Li Family had their eyes on him, things had grown complicated. His greatest fear was materializing—what he dreaded most was coming true.

Fairy Yunlou continued to cause an uproar on the shore. Seeing that Sha Chen remained unmoved, she took out a bowl.

She snorted coldly. "Since you refuse to come out, don’t blame this lady for being rude! This bowl in my hand is the Magical Tool of Star Lord Shuide Xingjun Lu Xiong; it can collect your entire Flowing Sand River. Let’s see where you can hide then!"

With that said, she began to collect the water.

The waters of the Flowing Sand River were swiftly drawn up and funneled into the bowl.

Sha Chen’s cheeks twitched. Why does everyone want to collect my Flowing Sand River?!

He couldn’t let Fairy Yunlou act recklessly; after all, the Flowing Sand River was the protective cloak of his cave dwelling and couldn’t be lost. He had no choice but to speak up. "Fairy, why are you so angry?"

Seeing that Sha Chen was willing to speak, Fairy Yunlou sneered, "What, I thought you were going to continue playing dead."

Sha Chen said, "Fairy, why must you trouble yourself with a minor character like me?"

Fairy Yunlou snorted coldly. "You, a minor character? Someone who made my Second Brother and Third Brother suffer setbacks is, if not a major character, at least a significant one."

Sha Chen said, "Please restore the river water before we continue."

Fairy Yunlou said, "Then beg me."

Sha Chen said, "I beg you."

Fairy Yunlou was taken aback. She hadn’t even had the chance to gloat, yet Sha Chen had pleaded so easily. She suddenly found it uninteresting.

"How can you be so spineless? Aren’t you supposed to argue with me and then fight me?"

Sha Chen said, "Fighting and killing are not my true intention; living peacefully is what I desire in my heart. Do you understand, Fairy?"

Fairy Yunlou rolled her eyes, placed her hands on her hips, and huffed, "Cut the crap! You’re talking to this lady, so stop being evasive and show yourself!"

Sha Chen said, "I’m scared."

Fairy Yunlou asked, "What are you scared of?"

Sha Chen said, "I’m scared the Fairy might attack."

Fairy Yunlou huffed, "So you do know fear? Then why did you make my brothers miserable?"

Within the formation, Sha Chen probed, "Fairy, do you know why your brothers are miserable?"

Fairy Yunlou said, "I don’t know the specifics. I’ve only heard them mention it occasionally; they don’t tell me much." Then, angrily, she added, "Why ask so many questions? Come out and apologize to this lady first! Then, you’ll accompany me to the Heavenly Court to kowtow and apologize to my two brothers."

Sha Chen quickly understood. Apparently, she knew nothing specific, only that he had caused Muzha and Nezha trouble. He had initially been worried that the Li Family would completely fall out with him over this, which would mean endless trouble.

However, Sha Chen also felt that he needed to be more cautious and alert.

It must be because I made a move last time, repelling Muzha, causing him to lose face and harbor resentment.

As for Nezha, I still don’t know his true strength. Our last standoff ended with his somewhat reluctant departure, which suggests he’s also unhappy about it.

Sha Chen muttered to himself, It seems I need to keep an even lower profile and not act rashly.

Yet, while he resolved not to act, someone else wouldn’t let him be.

Seeing Sha Chen fall silent, Fairy Yunlou became enraged. "Just apologize already! Stop dawdling! I’ll drain your Flowing Sand River dry and drag you out myself!"

Sha Chen said, "Fairy, isn’t it improper to bring a Magical Tool of Star Lord Shuide Xingjun to the mortal realm?"

Fairy Yunlou felt a flicker of panic but snorted coldly. "Who said I stole it? I borrowed it!"

Sha Chen said, "That’s not important. What will it take for you to leave, Fairy?"

Fairy Yunlou said, "You come out here and—"

Sha Chen interjected, "No. It’s too dangerous outside. I’m not going out."

Fairy Yunlou huffed. "If you can withstand one move from me, I won’t pursue this further. I’ll even apologize and make amends to you, and acknowledge you as a true man. How about it?"

She believed Sha Chen wouldn’t agree. He wouldn’t dare. After all, she was Fairy Yunlou, with powerful cultivation and mana that had reached the early-stage Greater Primordial Golden Immortal realm. A mere demoted general of the Flowing Sand River withstanding one of her moves?! Her challenge, in reality, was just to force Sha Chen out to admit his mistake. He would never risk his life to meet her challenge.

"The system has detected that Fairy Yunlou has challenged you to withstand a single move. You have the following choices:

Choice one: Accept Fairy Yunlou’s challenge to face her single move, display your mettle, and gain the Divine Power ’Downwind Ear’. Downwind Ear: A Divine Power that enhances your listening ability, which at its peak can even read minds (of those whose Primordial Spirit is much weaker than the cultivator’s).

Choice two: Refuse Fairy Yunlou, pay no attention, and receive the Magical Tool ’Cloud Out Sword’. Cloud Out Sword: Fairy Yunlou’s personal sword, capable of cleaving through clouds, a type of flying sword that can strike enemies from thousands of miles away."

Sha Chen’s eyes lit up. Apologizing was secondary; the real question was, would her ’making amends’ involve some form of compensation?

He believed a man should never say he can’t.