Chapter 323: Chapter 317: Apologize [Third Update, Please Subscribe]_1

Boss Yuan’s expression subtly changed, his eyes flashing with shock as words failed him.

Truly, Sha Chen’s words left him no room for rebuttal.

Their attitude in coming here to question was indeed infuriating; they themselves would find it unacceptable if put in the same position.

Not to mention Sha Chen.

But they were not going to consider Sha Chen’s feelings; after all, everyone only looks out for themselves.

Boss Yuan said, “Sha Chen, our visit this time was indeed a bit abrupt. However, we have questions that need asking, and we request that you answer truthfully.”

Sha Chen’s mana manifestation was about to disappear, as he had no intention of engaging with them.

Boss Yuan said, “Wait a moment! I believe you also know we mean no harm. It’s just that my Second Brother encountered a problem, and San Niang, in her urgency, unintentionally crashed into your cave dwelling. Please, for Empress Nuwa’s sake, do not hold it against her.”

He also knew that even if they weren’t considering Sha Chen’s feelings, they had to consider how their own arrogant attitude might lead Sha Chen to ignore them completely.

If pushed too far, Sha Chen might even attack and kill them directly.

Even though they weren’t afraid of death, it was always better to avoid trouble if possible.

So, he softened his approach somewhat.

Yang Chan was not a haughty person, much less a shrew; she was simply worried about Yang Jian.

Realizing this, she clasped her fists and said, “General for Folding the Curtain, please do not take offense at my actions.”

Sha Chen asked, “Did you just use the Treasured Lotus Lantern to crash into my Flowing Sand River? How much force did you use?”

Yang Chan replied, “I apologize; I acted rashly in a moment of urgency. Um, I only used a tenth of my strength.”

In truth, for her to cause that much damage with the Treasured Lotus Lantern, given her abilities, she had already used seventy to eighty percent of her strength. If she had used her full power, she might have truly shattered the Flowing Sand River.

Sha Chen was also troubled. The supposedly indestructible Black Tortoise Armor and the Apricot Yellow Flag of Wuji were mere trifles before the Treasured Lotus Lantern, an ancient Saint artifact! Luckily, it was Yang Chan using it. If it had been Yang Jian, that single blow might have flattened the Flowing Sand River! It’s time to find a way to reinforce the Flowing Sand River. Otherwise, anyone with a powerful Magical Tool could pose a threat. This time, it was fortunate that San Niang’s mana wasn’t strong enough and her cultivation wasn’t high enough; otherwise, the outcome would have been disastrous. The Spider Spirits might even have suffered cultivation deviation due to the tremors.

Sha Chen then said, “Truly worthy of the Three Holy Mother. Such strength is indeed remarkable; I am impressed.”

He clasped his fists.

Yang Chan was startled and furrowed her brows, asking, “How do you know I am the Three Holy Mother?”

Boss Yuan and the others were also taken aback, their expressions filled with shock and disbelief. They had always referred to Yang Chan as San Niang and had never explicitly stated she was the Three Holy Mother.

The title “Three Holy Mother” was acquired during her more than three hundred years of cultivation with Nuwa. During that period, Nuwa often sent her down the mountain to aid and save people, leading the mortal world to honor her as the Three Holy Mother Saint. Later, when Nuwa had her descend the mountain, She specially bestowed upon her the title: Three Holy Mother. This title was primarily known among the upper echelons, intended so that powerful figures would look after the Three Holy Mother if they encountered her. It was not widely disseminated. Sha Chen, secluded in his cultivation here, so remote and isolated, how could he possibly know the title of the Three Holy Mother!?

Fairy Yunlou was also taken aback but then recalled something her father, Li Jing, had told her. Li Jing had said that Sha Chen was a person who could predict things with divine accuracy, as if he knew a great deal. Even if their interactions had been brief, Li Jing found Sha Chen to be just such a person; though an enemy, Li Jing greatly admired him.

Sha Chen himself was surprised; he had no idea when the title “Three Holy Mother” had become known. But it seemed the bluff was working.

He then spoke with an air of profound mystery, “Heaven’s secrets must not be revealed. What I know is far beyond your imagination.”

“As for your rash actions today, I will not pursue the matter, out of consideration for the Saint. Take your people and leave.”

Then he made to return.

The Three Holy Mother hastily said, “Wait, you can’t go back! I haven’t asked you about my matter yet.”

Sha Chen replied, “I disliked your previous attitude. Forgiving you is already quite magnanimous. Yet you still expect me to answer your questions? Ridiculous.”

Yang Chan frowned and said, “I just want to ask, why did my Second Brother go into closed-door cultivation immediately after returning? Did you cast some spell on him!?”

Sha Chen responded, “Your Second Brother is a Pinnacle Daluo, and by now, he’s probably a Quasi-Saint. When we fought, although I wasn’t defeated, I held no advantage. What makes you think I cast a spell on him!?”

Yang Chan found Sha Chen’s reasoning sensible but still couldn’t accept it.

She furrowed her brows and said, “But why did he go into seclusion right after returning? And why won’t he even see my mother anymore!?”

Tears welled in her eyes as she continued, “He used to enjoy closed-door cultivation, but he was even fonder of making a grand appearance in public. This gave him more opportunities to be seen and earn merit, which in turn meant more chances to see my mother.”

“But now, he dislikes public appearances and won’t even see my mother. Something is definitely wrong. The problems started after he returned from your place, so you must take responsibility.”

Sha Chen was speechless.

What responsibility should I take!!?

Sha Chen said, “His preference for seclusion is his business. Not wanting to see his mother is also his business. Why don’t you ask him directly instead of coming to me?”

Yang Chan responded, “He’s in a deathfast seclusion, seeing no one. He won’t even see me, his most beloved younger sister.”

As she said this, tears streamed down her face again.

Sha Chen said, “What does that have to do with me?”

Then the illusory figure vanished.

What a bore. If Yang Jian enjoys his closed-door cultivation, let him. What does it have to do with me? I even thought Yang Jian was at death’s door, the way they were so frantic to crash into my Flowing Sand River. Turns out, it’s just Yang Jian in seclusion. What’s wrong with seclusion? It increases one’s cultivation, it’s safe, it allows for undisturbed concentration, and one isn’t bothered by women. So carefree and comfortable.

Sha Chen thought this to himself and decided not to bother further.

From within his Flowing Sand River Cave, he saw the Three Holy Mother and the others outside, first stunned, then enraged.

Worried that the Three Holy Mother might recklessly use the Treasured Lotus Lantern again, he sent a voice transmission as a warning: “You’d better not disturb me again, or I won’t be polite. Don’t think I’m merely bluffing. You know I fought Yang Jian to a standstill before, and I’m definitely stronger now.”

“If you’re confident you can defeat Yang Jian, then go ahead and try. If not, then get lost. I won’t pursue today’s matter any further.”

What a joke. To think they’d bother me over something as trivial as Yang Jian’s seclusion. The Spider Spirits almost suffered cultivation deviation from the tremors, wasting who knows how many Elixirs and Immortal Pills. It even destroyed several of my palaces and triggered two of my defensive Formations, wasting so many resources!

Sha Chen, who cherished wealth as if it were his life—no, rather, who was a diligent and frugal individual—was already being quite magnanimous by not immediately turning hostile and wiping them out. And they expected him to speak kindly, comfort them, and tell them Yang Jian’s seclusion was a minor issue, that they should just go back and wait for him to emerge!? Impossible! Too demeaning. Besides, even if Sha Chen said that, they wouldn’t believe him.

Above the Flowing Sand River, the Three Holy Mother and her companions, initially enraged, indeed felt some apprehension after hearing Sha Chen’s words.

However, the Three Holy Mother, consumed by anger, refused to retreat and still wanted to use the Treasured Lotus Lantern to blast open the Flowing Sand River.

Boss Yuan said, “San Niang, don’t be reckless. Sha Chen indeed possesses strength comparable to Second Brother. Although you’ve learned powerful magical arts, I’m afraid you’re still no match for Second Brother. If you were to fight Sha Chen, I fear…”

The Three Holy Mother said, “So we should just let him humiliate us like this and refuse to tell us the truth?”

She wept, saying, “Second Brother is such a filial person! Having achieved great merit, how could he bear not to visit Mother?”

Boss Yuan said, “We also feel something is amiss, but Sha Chen is indeed not to be trifled with. Perhaps we should go seek assistance.”

Just then, Fairy Yunlou, Li Zhenying, who had been silent all this time, spoke up, “All of you are still too inexperienced.”

The Three Holy Mother said, “Yunlou, if you have an idea, just say it. We’ve been like sisters since childhood; don’t keep me in suspense.”

Yunlou said, “San Niang, have you forgotten? Before we came, I told you that the General for Folding the Curtain and I became acquainted through a fight; we get along very well now.”

“You haven’t let me step in all this time; it serves you right to be given the cold shoulder.”

The Three Holy Mother was taken aback, then overjoyed, and implored Yunlou to intervene.

Boss Yuan, however, frowned. He suspected Fairy Yunlou was boasting. Her, having a deep connection with Sha Chen, becoming friends through a fight? Unlikely!

He frowned and said, “Fairy Yunlou, isn’t it true that your esteemed father and Sha Chen are mortal enemies? Your second brother was nearly killed by Sha Chen, and your eldest brother lost all his dignity after being beaten by Sha Chen. And you claim to be on good terms with him, having become friends after a fight?”

Fairy Yunlou huffed, “What do you know? Men’s affairs are for men to handle. What’s between General Sha Chen and me is a matter between a man and a woman.”

Boss Yuan’s eyes widened in utter shock, and he drew a sharp breath.

“HISS!”

“King Li is truly resourceful! If he can’t beat an opponent, he tries to rope them in. If he can’t overcome them, he’ll even act like their father to get his way! I have to say, I’m impressed.”

Boss Yuan and his men all grinned slyly, then clasped their fists, repeatedly expressing their admiration.

Realizing she had been misunderstood and was being mocked, Fairy Yunlou felt both embarrassed and annoyed. “You bunch of wet-spawned, egg-hatched monsters and fiends, all you know is how to tease me! Just you wait! Watch me invite General Sha Chen out and open your eyes.”

Boss Yuan and his men sneered, unconvinced.

Setting aside the icy relationship between Li Jing and Sha Chen—the Li Family and Sha Chen were practically sworn enemies—Fairy Yunlou thought she could invite Sha Chen out!? Besides, Sha Chen’s attitude when Fairy Yunlou first introduced herself didn’t seem like that of an acquaintance. Fairy Yunlou was definitely bluffing.

The Three Holy Mother, however, was clutching at straws in her desperation. She earnestly implored Fairy Yunlou to quickly intervene and ask Sha Chen to come out and reveal the truth.

At this moment, Fairy Yunlou called out a few times, but Sha Chen did not respond.

She felt somewhat mortified and awkward.

Then, clearing her throat with a cough, she said, “General for Folding the Curtain, I have erred in the past, and my entire Li Family has wronged you. My father has sent me to apologize and has specifically prepared some modest gifts. Please, grant me an opportunity to apologize to you in person.”

Apologies and gifts?

Inside the Flowing Sand River Cave, Sha Chen furrowed his brow, then scoffed. Is an apology all it takes!? And gifts too? Am I really in need of such paltry items!?

Fairy Yunlou continued, “My father had me bring one hundred first-class Immortal Elixirs, three hundred second-grade Immortal Elixirs, and numerous rare heavenly treasures, all in the hope of turning hostilities into friendship with you, General for Folding the Curtain!”

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