Journey to the West: I have Nine Golden Crows Inside Me
Chapter 479 - 441 The Origin of Zixiao Palace, A Different Haotian

Chapter 479: 441 The Origin of Zixiao Palace, A Different Haotian

If the Jade Emperor had asked Jiang Chen to go by himself, he would consider the possible dangers of this trip.

However, the Jade Emperor has tasked Jiang Chen to accompany the Seven Fairies for this secret realm adventure, making it unlikely to be dangerous. The Jade Emperor would dare to let Jiang Chen take risks, but he would not dare to let his seven daughters do the same.

Jiang Chen does not believe that his life is more valuable than the Jade Emperor’s seven daughters in the Jade Emperor’s eyes. As long as the Jade Emperor is willing to let his daughters take the risk, then joining them shouldn’t be a problem.

Once he ensured that the danger was minimum, Jiang Chen felt no need to hesitate. He would venture into the Five Elements secret realm. However, before going, there were some matters that needed to be clarified.

"Venus, I can go to the Five Elements secret realm, but I need to clarify something beforehand. I don’t mind protecting the seven princesses, but helping them collect treasures I can only try my best, I cannot guarantee success."

Who knows what lurks deep within the Five Elements secret realm? What if there’s danger?

In Jiang Chen’s view, no treasure is more important than his own life. Therefore, he could help the Seven Fairies acquire treasure, but only under circumstances that don’t threaten his life.

If the depths of the secret realm are too dangerous and threaten his life, then Jiang Chen would absolutely not go.

Taibai Venus nodded, showing understanding.

Cultivators care little about their lives yet, at the same time, highly cherish them. It’s a paradox.

Saying that they don’t care about their lives means that they are willing to pay any price, even their lives, to achieve Tao. Hence, the saying "attain Tao in the morning, die before dusk and not regret."

Yet, unless absolutely necessary, cultivators do not take risks. Avoid trouble and seek advantages is the inherent nature of cultivators.

If they haven’t achieved Tao, even if they die for it, they won’t mind.

Otherwise, they would rather see their companions die than put themselves in danger. They hold life very dearly.

What Jiang Chen had said was fitting for a cultivator, hence Taibai Venus was not surprised. However, just as Jiang Chen wanted things clarified, he had matters to clarify as well.

"Emperor Lord, don’t blame me for being blunt. You should know His Majesty’s strength. Therefore, the seven princesses who go should be the same seven who return."

"You should understand what I mean right!"

Of course, Jiang Chen comprehended. Taibai Venus was telling him not to let anything happen to the Seven Fairies, otherwise, even if he returned alive, the Jade Emperor wouldn’t spare him, no matter who tried to intercede for him.

Jiang Chen also showed understanding.

The Jade Emperor sending him to the Five Elements secret realm was for him to act as his daughters’ bodyguard. If the bodyguard returned safe but his daughters had an accident, how could he possibly accept it?

Retribution would be inevitable.

Without hesitation, Jiang Chen thumped his chest and assured, "Please relay to His Majesty that as long as I am safe, the Seven Fairies will remain safe."

When he said these words, Jiang Chen kept a hidden meaning. If he was safe, then the Seven Fairies naturally would be too, but if he was in danger, then they could only pray for their own luck.

Taibai Venus, with his experience and cunning, naturally discerned Jiang Chen’s hidden meaning. However, he said nothing and just shook his head with laughter, "You... playing too many angles."

Jiang Chen smiled bashfully, not a hint of embarrassment even though he is exposed. He simply asked, "When are we leaving for the Five Elements secret realm?"

Bringing up important matters, Taibai Venus turned serious: "If Emperor Lord is ready, the sooner the better."

Jiang Chen nodded, straightforwardly responding, "Perfect, I have no issues currently and can set off immediately."

Indeed he had no concerns. He had thought about going to advise Sun Wukong, but in the end decided against it.

What’s the use of advising him now? Under the collusion between the Buddhist Door and the Jade Emperor, an incident at the Pan Peach Garden has become inevitable.

Even if Sun Wukong refrains from eating the Pan Peach and keeps watch over the garden every day, it would be futile. The Jade Emperor has countless ways to cause trouble in the Pan Peach Garden. For example, the Pan Peach could mysteriously disappear, or the Pan Peach tree could suddenly become sick and wilt... and so on.

Being in charge of the Pan Peach Garden, as long as an incident happens, Sun Wukong will bear the blame for ineffective management, then the Jade Emperor will reprimand him.

Jiang Chen figured that rather than let Sun Wukong be falsely accused, he might as well eat the Pan Peach. This way, even if he gets into trouble, at least he won’t suffer in vain.

It’s unjust to be wrongfully accused, so grab whatever advantages you can get.

Since he couldn’t help Sun Wukong, Jiang Chen felt embarrassed to see him, thus he didn’t go. Anyway, Sun Wukong wouldn’t die. On the contrary, he could benefit quite a bit. Although, to reap these benefits, he did have to pay a considerable price.

But it doesn’t matter, getting some lessons for a stubborn person like Sun Wukong is a good thing, it will help him grow quickly.

Surprised, Taibai Venus said, "If Emperor Lord has no concerns, then that’s the best. First, please wait at the Fragrance Pavilion for a while. After notifying the Jade Emperor, I’ll inform you about departure time."

Jiang Chen agreed without hesitation and, together with Taibai Venus, left for the Fragrance Pavilion.

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In the Jade Pool, the Jade Emperor handed an Innate Purple Jade inscribed with mysterious characters to his eldest princess, Tian Shou, and instructed her and her six sisters: