Journey to the West: Starting by taking Sun Wukong as my disciple!-Chapter 70 Sneaky Nezha
Inside his shop, there was an ancient hour clock that measured time according to the old timekeeping system.
Tian Peng checked the time and found that it was less than half a cup of tea’s time away from the exact hour.
He then closed his eyes and started muttering to himself.
Shopkeeper Chen above, Chaos Residence rules, bless me with surefire Divine Skills!
Shopkeeper Chen above, Chaos Residence rules, bless me with surefire Divine Skills!
...
As Tian Peng murmured on like this, the two demons looked bewildered, wondering why, with everything ready, he wasn’t eating.
Only Chen Nuo, squinting his eyes, could clearly hear what Tian Peng was muttering.
Wasn’t this Sun Wukong’s trick for boosting the rate of Divine Skills acquisition?
Back in the day, Wukong had even boasted about it to him, but since he had just achieved a Divine Skill himself, it proved totally fruitless when he tried to demonstrate it in front of Chen Nuo!
It seems that this pig has gotten quite cozy with the monkey, as this so-called process was something Sun Wukong treasured very much and kept secret.
Finally, the hour arrived, and Tian Peng opened his eyes, bowing very devoutly once again towards the dish of Crispy Fried Chicken.
Let’s eat!
Still a soul-stirring flavor!
Tian Peng’s heart gradually calmed down, indulging in the pleasure brought by the Crispy Fried Chicken, and after a while, something suddenly appeared in his mind.
Tian Peng trembled all over, joy gushing uncontrollably from within.
In his heart, he was shouting: Mr. Monkey rocks!
"Ding, as a result of eating Crispy Fried Chicken, Tian Peng has awakened the Divine Skill ’Tough Skin, Thick Flesh.’ Would you like to awaken it synchronously?"
Hearing the system’s notification, Chen Nuo smiled helplessly. Tian Peng had actually stumbled into awakening a Divine Skill.
"Shopkeeper Chen, how many times has he awakened a Divine Skill now?" Roc Demon King asked with a face full of curiosity.
Having experienced awakening themselves, they naturally knew Tian Peng was in the process of awakening.
"I think it’s the third time," Chen Nuo said casually.
The third time?!
The two demons were shocked and full of envious glances at Tian Peng.
They had been eating for several days now and had not yet awakened a second Divine Skill, which made them even more determined to stay here!
After a while, Tian Peng opened his eyes excitedly, convinced that his brother Monkey had not lied to him—this technique really worked!
Mr. Monkey rocks, but Shopkeeper Chen rocks even more!
A prayer and out pops a Divine Skill.
’Tough Skin, Thick Flesh’ was a very straightforward effect, increasing defensive power to a certain level, reducing at least half of the damage from each attack, and was a very practical Divine Skill since it required no energy to activate.
That meant Tian Peng could benefit from the effects of the Divine Skill anytime, anywhere, and maybe it would even save his life one day.
However, the corners of Tian Peng’s mouth twitched. Why another defensive Divine Skill?
Tian Peng felt like crying but had no tears. Was he really that afraid of dying?
He wanted the kind of offensive Divine Skills that Wukong had!
Looking at the effects of the skill, Chen Nuo also felt like Tian Peng was set on playing it safe!
But he thought these Divine Skills quite matched Tian Peng’s personality. Cutting damage in half meant potentially even more damage reduction; with this much strength, he was already far from weak.
"Sync it," Chen Nuo thought silently.
Even if it wasn’t an offensive Divine Skill, it was still good. As long as it’s useful!
Tian Peng comforted himself inwardly and then turned to Chen Nuo, bowing and saying, "Thank you, Shopkeeper Chen, for the opportunity!"
Chen Nuo waved his hand in acknowledgment, finding it all a bit incomprehensible why they thanked him for everything, even though it was their opportunity. He was actually counting on these folks to awaken skills so he could sync them to become stronger.
With so many Merit Points and accumulations of Magical Treasures, Chen Nuo’s powers were not lacking at all. He was now at the peak of Taiyi Golden Immortal.
With such powerful Divine Skills, even a Daluo Golden Immortal would probably not be a match for him.
And the most impressive were those from Tongtian’s group, a huge pile of Innate Spirit Treasures, from which a few good ones were selected, and the rest were all exchanged for Merit Points, propelling directly to the peak of Taiyi Golden Immortal!
As expected of a Saint’s foundation.
Tian Peng also noticed the envious looks from the two demons and felt a bit smug, then glanced at the remaining two pieces of fried chicken, with a determined heart.
"Would you two brothers like to try some?"
Tian Peng warmly invited them.
During the card game, he also learned about the background of that young man, no wonder he was with the Bull Demon King, it turned out he was the widely renowned Demon King, the Roc Demon King.
Although their camps were different, after spending this short time together, Tian Peng felt that the Demon Kings weren’t as ferocious and evil as the legends described.
What’s more, now they all shared a common goal, which was to "eat" their way to Divine Skills. Being on good terms with them definitely wouldn’t hurt.
He was now a hundred-times-big spender, using two pieces of fried chicken to make friends wasn’t too much, right? Who else could be as generous as him!
"Thank you, big brother!" The two demons were over the moon, the food made by Shopkeeper Chen was irresistible, how could they refuse?
At this moment, the two demons truly recognized Tian Peng, with the Bull Demon King being so moved that he was close to tears.
During those days with the Three Xiaos around, he couldn’t even dream of being offered food, not to mention that he had to give half of his portion to Grandmother Bixiao!
Today was the first time, what a good brother!
Tian Peng licked the grease from his lips and took out a piece of paper to wipe his mouth, cupped his hands, and said, "Shopkeeper Chen, I’ll take my leave now."
He needed to go back and heal his injuries. He was eager to do so, as he definitely wanted to go mock that stinking black dog tomorrow!
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Why hasn’t he come out yet?
Nezha was pacing back and forth in the distance, what was Tian Peng eating, a feast?
Just as Nezha was growing impatient and was about to go forward, Tian Peng finally came out, looking very happy and flying up to the sky.
Seeing this, Nezha hurriedly sprinted towards the door of the shop.
It’s about time to close, right?
Chen Nuo looked at the darkening sky and thought to himself.
Although the shop had begun to pick up, it was still quiet.
Seeing the two demons who had just feasted on fried chicken and were still craving more, Chen Nuo’s mouth curled up as he said, "Are you guys continuing to play?"
"No, no!" The two demons quickly shook their heads, they really didn’t want to dig their own graves.
"No penalties!"
"Then let’s play!"
Before Chen Nuo could even sit down, suddenly, a short figure came through the doorway.
Chen Nuo took a closer look and saw a small girl wearing a Lotus Flower Skirt, adorable and exquisitely carved.
Chen Nuo was a bit stunned, how could a little girl appear in the wilderness, could it be an encounter with a demon?
Nezha, who entered the shop and saw the people inside, was also taken aback.
"Bull Demon King?!"
"Nezha!" The Bull Demon King was extremely excited, but immediately his face fell.
They were like mortal enemies on any ordinary day, and during the Heavenly Court’s demon-slaying expeditions, he always seemed to come face to face with Nezha.
This is Nezha?
Chen Nuo nodded, indeed, as the legend described, with a feminine beauty and exquisiteness.
"What are you doing here!" Nezha’s eyes flashed with a murderous intent, ready to strike at any disagreement.
The Bull Demon King was a bit bewildered; damn it, you’re the one visiting, and you’re asking me what I’m doing here?
"I’m working here, any problem?" The Bull Demon proudly straightened his back.
Working?
Nezha was a bit slow to react, a mighty Demon King working at this unassuming little shop, abandoning his domain?
Although it was hard to believe, the Bull Demon King was indeed dressed in odd-job attire, and so was the young man.
