Journey to the West: Starting by taking Sun Wukong as my disciple!-Chapter 648 - 647 Swear

"I can’t do it now," Sha Wujing refused, "Thinking about it now would indeed make me overthink, especially since the current scenario isn’t quite right. If you really wanted to hit me now, I would definitely think that you dislike me, and I can’t be blamed for overthinking. Of course, if you feel like hitting me later on, then maybe I won’t overthink. But not right now."

"In your dreams!" Tian Peng seethed, "Thinking there will be a next time, don’t even dream about it; I’m telling you, I’ll have the shopkeeper kick you out of Chaos Residence right now!"

After Tian Peng finished speaking, he looked at Chen Nuo expectantly.

Though Sha Wujing didn’t really believe Shopkeeper Chen would kick him out over such a small issue, he didn’t dare to overestimate his status in Chen Nuo’s heart and also waited, looking at Chen Nuo.

Chen Nuo was initially just enjoying the show, never expecting the blaze to reach him.

"Shopkeeper, please give a definitive answer, it’s either him or me."

Being new to this place, Sha Wujing wasn’t able to speak too boldly with Chen Nuo, so he simply kept his mouth shut, looking at him hopefully, wishing Chen Nuo wouldn’t kick him out just because of this.

The truth was, Chen Nuo certainly wouldn’t kick an assistant out just because of a verbal dispute between the two.

Chen Nuo glanced indifferently at Tian Peng, "So, are you threatening me now, Tian Peng?"

Tian Peng’s anger deflated instantly because of Chen Nuo’s question. Threatening the shopkeeper? Even if he had ten times the courage, he wouldn’t dare to do so.

"No, Shopkeeper, no, listen to me, I didn’t mean that; I was just provoked by this demon."

Chen Nuo had expected Tian Peng wouldn’t dare to and looked at him indifferently, "Think before you speak, understand what can be said and what can’t be said."

Tian Peng glared resentfully at Sha Wujing then hastily nodded, "Uh huh, Shopkeeper, I understand. I will think before I speak from now on, and I will never let scoundrels rejoice."

Sha Wujing ignored the look Tian Peng threw at him and turned to Chen Nuo, "Shopkeeper Chen, you brought me from the Flowing Sand River, and I will certainly follow you hereafter. If I break my word, I surely won’t die a good death."

Tian Peng snorted with ridicule. He was about to say something else but was surprised when Sha Wujing bit his own forefinger.

Bright red blood dripped onto the ground, emitting a red glow the moment it touched the earth. The light gradually expanded outward, forming a red ring of light.

"I, Sha Wujing, swear that in this life, I will follow Shopkeeper Chen’s lead and never betray his word. Should I break this oath, I shall turn into a pool of blood, and Sha Wujing will no longer exist in this world!"

The red ring of light gradually tightened with Sha Wujing’s words and then returned to droplets, seeping back into Sha Wujing’s finger which began to heal. The shape of the blood droplet, however, remained imprinted on his finger, never to fade.

"This is?"

Tian Peng paused, not finishing his sentence, as Sha Wujing himself explained, "Blood Oath. Having made this oath, should I break it, I will turn instantly into a pool of blood, just as I have sworn."

The vow was indeed too harsh, even for Tian Peng, who was stunned by this demon’s action.

So astonished that he didn’t even notice the demon’s name, it seemed he was right after all. He truly intended to follow Chen Nuo, and now, even if he wanted to back out, he couldn’t.

A Blood Oath is the most powerful of vows, not like other casual vows taken with a mere stretching of a finger and considered done.

This oath, if broken by the person who swears it, will result in their transformation into blood as mentioned in their vow, henceforth vanishing from this world.

"How about that, now that I’ve made a Blood Oath, you shouldn’t say anymore that my following Shopkeeper Chen is insincere, right?" Sha Wujing said.

No way to argue now, really no way; if Tian Peng were to argue, it would be like a dead duck refusing to admit it is dead.

He coughed twice and glanced at Chen Nuo, "I was just asking casually, who would have thought you’d take it so seriously and even make a Blood Oath. Fine, you’re impressive, I can’t really say anything now. I believe you, I believe your intent to follow the Shopkeeper is sincere."

"Now it’s your turn," Sha Wujing said, "How can you prove that you truly want to follow the Shopkeeper? What if you’re not sincere?"

This meant that Tian Peng was also being pressed to make an oath. He looked at the other, "What do you mean by that? Are my feelings for the Shopkeeper something you can question?"

"So you dare not make the oath?" Sha Wujing countered. "How did you come to that conclusion?"

Sha Wujing always had a way of challenging one’s patience over and over again, and Tian Peng was about to scold him again. His loyalty to the Shopkeeper was also genuine and beyond doubt.

Even though Sha Wujing had taken an oath in front of the Shopkeeper, Tian Peng was very reluctant to be questioned on the spot by someone he had only met once.

"If you’re not afraid, then make the oath," Sha Wujing said.

"Hey, you think you have the right to question my relationship with the Shopkeeper!" Tian Peng was retorting when something belatedly struck him. He turned to Sha Wujing, "What’s your name?"

"Sha Wujing, a name bestowed by Shopkeeper Chen," Sha Wujing answered.

A name given by the Shopkeeper, Tian Peng looked at Chen Nuo with a sense of grievance, "Shopkeeper, why... why did you give him the name Sha Wujing?"

"What do you mean ’why’?" Chen Nuo was indifferent to the issue of the name and somewhat perplexed by Tian Peng’s sudden grievance, "He didn’t have a name, so I gave him one. We can’t keep calling him Water Demon around the store, can we?"

Despite Chen Nuo’s detailed explanation, Tian Peng still felt wronged, "Shopkeeper, you’re biased. This is Chaos Residence. It was one thing for you to name Mr. Monkey since he is your disciple, but now you’ve named him, and it’s one that connects to Mr. Monkey’s name. Outsiders will think he’s also your disciple. No, I insist, I want one too!"

"You think this is your share of a peach?" Chen Nuo glanced at him, "It’s just a name. Besides, don’t you already have a name? In fact, don’t you have several names?"

Tian Peng was momentarily at a loss for words, then he said, "But that’s different."

"How is it different?" Now Chen Nuo really didn’t understand. It was just a name, and yet Tian Peng was making such a fuss about it. Chen Nuo truly couldn’t grasp his reasoning.

"I also want a name given by you, Shopkeeper," Tian Peng said, "and, in the future, I will become your disciple. Since I’ll be a disciple, it’s only natural that my master should bestow my name."

Chen Nuo still could not comprehend Tian Peng’s thinking, but to keep harping on about it was pointless. Chen Nuo said, "Alright, when you Become an Immortal, I will certainly give you a name."

Since it was agreed upon, Tian Peng could no longer argue. He nodded, "Then Shopkeeper, you mustn’t forget about this. I’ll definitely come to ask you for a name when I Become an Immortal."

"When have I ever reneged on a promise?" Chen Nuo said.