Journey to the West: I have Nine Golden Crows Inside Me-Chapter 151 - 150: Heading to the Great Northern Prairie

Influenced by Jiang Chen, Jiang Xuan couldn’t help but remember the past. However, when touching on the painful memories, he was clearly reluctant to talk much.

He changed the topic abruptly, saying, "It’s good that a young man has ambitions, but one should not regard oneself as the center of the universe, belittling the heroes of the Three Realms."

"If becoming the Emperor of Ziwei was that easy, then it wouldn’t still be unresolved today."

"However, I’m very pleased that you have this aspiration. You can use it as a goal to constantly motivate yourself and work hard. Even if you are not successful in the future, you can still achieve considerable accomplishments."

As for Jiang Chen’s ambitions, Jiang Xuan was not optimistic, but he wouldn’t use words to crush Jiang Chen’s spirit.

It’s good for young people to be ambitious and energetic; this is how the Human Race can develop further. If they are always gloomy and indifferent to affairs in the world, then the future of the Human Race is doomed."

After encouraging Jiang Chen, Jiang Xuan, as if he just remembered something, suddenly waved his hand, taking out three thousand armors and three thousand spears.

"These three thousand armors are made of Star River Divine Iron by the Human Race’s divine craftsmen, extremely sturdy, all are acquired spiritual treasures."

"These three thousand spears are not ordinary. Their shafts are made from the trunks of ancient trees. Their spearheads are made from Deep Sea Divine Iron fused with some Sun God Gold."

"After being shaped, they were further tempered with water from the Nine Abysses, making them even sharper."

"These spears, as top-tier acquired spiritual treasures, are often bathed under the Cycle starlight, and may indeed transform into acquired supreme treasures one day."

After introducing the origins of the armors and spears, Jiang Xuan pointed to them and said to Jiang Chen, "Aren’t you going to take up your post in Heaven Court? These armors and weapons represent the support of the Human Race, destined to equip your three thousand subordinates."

"..." Seeing these armors and weapons, Jiang Chen was a bit stunned. Not because he was moved, but because he was irritated.

Did he, Jiang Chen, look like he was short of money? What he lacked were people! Given his wealth, not to mention three thousand acquired spiritual treasures, even three thousand acquired supreme treasures, he could afford.

Did they really think that the Sun God Gold from the sunken corpse site of the Golden Crow was obtained for free? These were materials for refining top-level acquired supreme treasures!

Therefore, Jiang Chen didn’t value these armors and weapons at all. What he wanted were people.

Jiang Chen thought that since the higher-ups of the Human Race assigned him such a difficult task, the three thousand heavenly soldiers under him should also be appointed, recruited from the elite in the Ancestral Land. ƒreeωebnovel.ƈom

But the result, it seems he overestimated their support. The higher-ups of the Human Race gave him some acquired spiritual treasures and dismissed him.

Damn it, without people, what’s the use of these acquired spiritual treasures, to be used as decorations?

Seeing Jiang Chen lost in thought, Jiang Xuan, thinking he was moved, walked over, patted him on the shoulder, and said,

"Don’t worry, the Human Race will never treat its meritorious officials unjustly. This is just the beginning. After you establish a foothold in Gouchen’s Heavenly Palace, more support will come in waves."

Hearing this, Jiang Chen squeezed out a smile, asked tentatively, "The armors, weapons are here, what about the heavenly soldiers?"

"Oh my, I forgot to mention that." With Jiang Chen’s reminder, Jiang Xuan seemed to remember something, slapped his thigh regretfully, took out a jade book from his bosom, handed it to Jiang Chen, and said,

"This is the Star River Body Refining Technique, specifically created for the heavenly soldiers by the Human Race’s great power. Practicing this technique can refine the body by harnessing the power of stars. Apart from that, it also records various formations, which are absolutely enough for you."

Initially, Jiang Chen still had hopes. But upon hearing Jiang Xuan’s words, his face fell. He asked with a somewhat distorted expression, "So, I have to find these heavenly soldiers myself?"

Hearing Jiang Chen’s reply, Jiang Xuan curiously asked, "If you don’t find them yourself, am I supposed to find them for you?"

Jiang Chen: ... (interpret it yourself)

After a few deep breaths, Jiang Chen said, "It’s true, everything the elder said is right. Jiang Chen is in a hurry to find the heavenly soldiers, so I will take my leave now."

Then, he took the Star River Body Refining Technique, collected all those armors, and weapons, and immediately turned around and left.

He was afraid that if he stayed any longer, he would have a stroke out of anger.

...

"Alas, young people these days, always hoping for the unearned. If everything is arranged for you, then why do we need you? Wouldn’t it be better if us old folk went ourselves?"

"All this is a test for you. You young people just can’t understand our good intentions."

After Jiang Chen walked away, Jiang Xuan finally sighed.

...

Once out of the wilderness, Jiang Chen’s expression suddenly changed. His previous anger, frustration, and speechlessness all disappeared, replaced by a light smile.

"Alas, it’s really hard to fool the elder."

Just now, Jiang Chen’s expressions were all an act. How could he not understand Jiang Xuan’s deep meaning?

Still, knowing it and going after the benefits he should get are two different things.

As the saying goes, a crying child gets the milk, there’s nothing bad about playing the victim to a certain extent. Maybe he will touch the elder, who then gives him something good, wouldn’t that be a profit?

Unfortunately, Jiang Chen’s little trick didn’t fool Jiang Xuan, after both had played their parts, Jiang Chen was the first one who couldn’t take it anymore and left.

Oh, they’re both great actors!

...

After leaving the Jiang Family, Jiang Chen made a turn and came to Yuelai Inn and asked the innkeeper for a map of the Great Han.

Yes, it’s contraband, but with the background of Yuelai Inn, they don’t really care about these things.

So many years have passed, and with the support of the Jiang Family, Yuelai Inn has become more and more prosperous. Not only did they had inns all over the Great Han territory, but they also spread all over the Nanbuzhan Continent.

It can be said that the map drawn by Yuelai Inn is even more detailed than the official ones of Great Han.

Alas, besides being the inn, Yuelai Inn is also a complete intelligence organization which supports countless infiltrators.

After a hearty meal at Yuelai Inn, Jiang Chen opened the Great Han map to study it.

After a while, Jiang Chen put away the map, left the inn, and flew towards the Great Prairie in the north. The source of his three thousand heavenly soldiers was there.

As mentioned earlier, the source of the heavenly soldiers can either be selected from the new infantry camp of Heaven Court, or one can choose themselves.

The heavenly soldiers in the new infantry camp, needless to say, Jiang Chen would definitely look down upon. Don’t ask why. The reason is those heavenly soldiers are loyal primarily to Heaven Court, and only secondarily to their general.

The heavenly soldiers in the new infantry camp could never become his trusted aides, to cultivate his trusted aides, he had to find them himself.

Where to find?

Well, there are numerous ways.

If you belong to a sect or a family, you can choose from your own influence. If you are wealthy, you can attract scholars with accomplished practices.

These are the most straightforward and convenient methods.

Secondly, there would be more hassle, you have to go looking for battle spirits.