Journey to the West: I have Nine Golden Crows Inside Me-Chapter 46 Planning

46: Chapter 46: Planning

46 -46: Planning

The Patching Heaven Divine Stone, it was an item of legends, although its spiritual essence greatly decreased due to nurturing Sun Wukong.

Even so, its value remained largely unaffected, it could still be used to refine a postnatal Merit Treasure.

It was a bit of a pity that the Patching Heaven Divine Stone in front of Jiang Chen was only a small fragment, not the entirety, hence its value was greatly discounted.

Wait, a fragment?

If these monkeys could present this fragment, there’s no reason why the rest of the fragments wouldn’t be in their possession.

It couldn’t possibly be that they only collected such a piece when they were gathering the Patching Heaven Divine Stone fragments back then.

With this thought, Jiang Chen’s gaze towards the monkeys inevitably became strange.

These monkeys, they really do have something!

He didn’t believe that these monkeys didn’t know that the Patching Heaven Divine Stone was a whole, but they only gave a single piece, what were they trying to do?

It was clear they wanted to pique Jiang Chen’s curiosity, then use the remaining Patching Heaven Divine Stone fragments as capital to negotiate terms with him.

Otherwise, why didn’t they give all the fragments of the Patching Heaven Divine Stone directly to Jiang Chen?

Why go through such trouble?

Having figured out the monkeys’ motives, Jiang Chen’s attitude suddenly became ambiguous.

He was seen playing with the fragment of the Patching Heaven Divine Stone in his hand, not uttering a word, his eyes slightly narrowed, smiling faintly as he stared at the old monkey.

Feeling Jiang Chen’s prolonged gaze, the old monkey gradually started to feel embarrassed.

It was clear that his crude ploy had been seen through by the other party.

He indeed wanted to negotiate terms with Jiang Chen using the leftover Patching Heaven Divine Stone, but alas, his plan was exposed just as it began.

At this moment, the old monkey finally realized the gap between himself and the other party.

A monkey is ultimately just a monkey.

Even if it lives for a long time, it’s still a monkey.

How can it be comparable to a human?

Sighing inwardly, the old monkey no longer planned to use any cunning tricks.

He forced out a somewhat embarrassed smile and asked Jiang Chen: “What do you think of this treasure, Immortal?”

“It’s quite good, indeed a rare treasure in the world, it’s just a bit of a pity, it’s only a fragment.

Otherwise, its value would have increased by hundreds of times, if not more.” Jiang Chen said nonchalantly.

Upon hearing this, the old monkey gritted his teeth.

Seemingly having made some decision, he said to Jiang Chen: “If the Immortal likes it, I have some more fragments here and am willing to offer them all to Immortal.”

“Hmm?” Upon hearing this, Jiang Chen sat up straight, looking at the old monkey, he said: “There’s a saying that no reward should be accepted without merit.

You’re giving me such a large gift, there must be some conditions, right?”

Being a sharp-witted monkey, seeing that negotiations didn’t work, it directly tried to gain sympathy.

Taking gifts from other people often leads to feelings of obligation.

Jiang Chen could have previously accepted their gifts as repayment for saving their lives.

But now, if he accepts their benefits unconditionally, wouldn’t he be indebted to them?

If at this time, the old monkey raised some reasonable request, Jiang Chen would not be in a position to refuse.

Therefore, even if he was extremely curious about the Patching Heaven Divine Stone, Jiang Chen would not rashly accept it until the terms were clear.

“Immortal jests, how would I dare to impose any conditions?

I simply hope for Immortal’s mercy and that you could bestow a divine ability or two upon us, so we have a method for self-protection.” The old monkey tried to keep his stance as humble as possible, earnestly pleading Jiang Chen.

The old monkey was a clever individual, he knew asking Jiang Chen to help them get rid of the Monster King was unrealistic.

First of all, they didn’t know how powerful Jiang Chen was, whether he could be a match for the Monster King.

Secondly, even if Jiang Chen chases away the Monster King today, what about tomorrow?

What if a new Monster King comes, then what will they do?

They can’t rely on Jiang Chen forever, that’s obviously impossible.

For this reason, the old monkey was straightforward.

He directly asked Jiang Chen for a cultivation method.

This way, they could cultivate, get stronger, and acquire enough power for self-protection.

It’s better to depend on oneself than on others after all!

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“This request?” On hearing the old monkey’s terms, Jiang Chen was somewhat hesitant.

The request was not difficult, in fact, it was very simple and easily achievable for Jiang Chen.

After all, being the heir to the Hundred Schools’ legacy, Jiang Chen wasn’t short of cultivation methods.

However, the origin of these monkeys made Jiang Chen a bit wary.

If these monkeys had been part of the human race, Jiang Chen might have taught them some skills out of pity.

But they were part of the Demon Clan!

In these times, when even members of your own race cannot be fully trusted, let alone those from a different race.

What if he taught these monkeys skills only for them to wreak havoc on heaven and earth or go against the human race after mastering these skills?

How would Jiang Chen deal with that then?

Even killing them wouldn’t undo the damage inflicted on the human race.

Hence, Jiang Chen hesitated.

Teaching the monkeys skills might be a small matter, but the subsequent possibility of the monkeys becoming the enemies of humans would be a big deal.

It will definitely affect Jiang Chen’s standing among humans, and might even cause him to be universally condemned.

Compared to such consequences, whether teaching the monkeys skills would affect Sun Wukong seemed much less significant.

The entire sequence of events in the West Journey is less important than his own future.

Jiang Chen was quite clear about this point.

After all, the West Journey belonged to the Buddhist door, even if there were benefits, they would have nothing to do with him.

But his own future, that was truly his and could not be delayed.

Wait, Sun Wukong!

Thinking of Sun Wukong, Jiang Chen had a sudden insight and made a bold assumption.

If he could use the monkeys to impart a powerful Divine Ability to Sun Wukong, would his destiny change?

In that case, the course of the West Journey would also inevitably change.

Though such a possibility was minuscule and almost impossible, there was no harm in trying.

Even if he failed, Jiang Chen wouldn’t lose anything.

But if he succeeded, he would have a chance to intervene in the West Journey.

Although Jiang Chen didn’t know the benefits of intervening in the West Journey at the moment.

But from the involvement of heavenly gods, it could be seen that the benefits there were certainly not small.

If there were benefits, Jiang Chen would certainly plan early to avoid missing out when the time comes.

As for whether the monkey group would conflict with the human race in the future, it would be simple, just set up a restriction.

Moreover, through this matter, Jiang Chen could form a connection with Sun Wukong.

In that case, when Sun Wukong wreaks havoc in the heavenly court, he might just benefit from it.

The Golden Pill of Douluo Palace, the Pan Peaches of the Pan Peach Garden, the Nine Heavens Sweet Dew of the Jade Pool…they were all treasures, and Jiang Chen was indeed covetous of them.

Upon realizing that teaching the monkeys cultivation techniques could bring so many benefits, Jiang Chen was tempted.