Chapter 70

His shop has a Time Bell inside, timed according to the ancient timekeeping system.

Tianpeng looked and saw that it was less than half a cup of tea away from the hour.

So he closed his eyes and began muttering under his breath.

Shopkeeper Chen above, Chaos Residence awesome, bless me to surely awaken divine communication!

Shopkeeper Chen above, Chaos Residence awesome, bless me to surely awaken divine communication!

Tianpeng's muttering made the two demons look bewildered—everything was ready, so why aren't they eating?

Only Chen Nuo narrowed his eyes; he naturally heard clearly what Tianpeng was muttering.

Isn't this Sun Wukong's set of esoteric tricks to boost divine communication drop rate?

Back then, Sun Wukong even bragged about it to me, but since he just awakened a divine communication himself, it was utterly useless when he tried to prove it to himself!

Looks like this pig and monkey have gotten close—this so-called process is something Sun Wukong treasured like a jewel, hiding it carefully.

Finally, when the hour arrived, Tianpeng opened his eyes and devoutly bowed again before this plate of Fragrant Crispy Fried Chicken.

Let's eat!

Still, it's a flavor that strikes straight at the soul!

Tianpeng's heart gradually calmed, indulging in the pleasure brought by the Fragrant Crispy Fried Chicken. After a while, something suddenly appeared in his mind.

Tianpeng trembled all over, joy surging uncontrollably.

His heart shouted, Monkey Brother awesome!

"Ding, Tianpeng awakened Divine Communication Skin Thick and Flesh Thick from eating Fragrant Crispy Fried Chicken—synchronize awakening?"

Hearing the system prompt, Chen Nuo smiled helplessly—indeed, Tianpeng had blundered into awakening divine communication.

"Shopkeeper Chen, how many times has he awakened divine communication now?" Peng Demon King asked, face full of curiosity.

Having experienced awakening themselves, they naturally knew Tianpeng's state was awakening.

"Seems like the third time." Chen Nuo said offhand.

Third time?!

The two demons were shocked, their eyes full of envy as they looked toward Tianpeng,

They've eaten for days and still haven't awakened a second divine communication, making them even more determined to stay here!

After a while, Tianpeng excitedly opened his eyes—Monkey Brother truly didn't deceive me, this trick really works!

Monkey Brother awesome, Shopkeeper Chen even more awesome!

One bow and divine communication appears.

Skin Thick and Flesh Thick—effect is simple: defense raised to a certain tier, each attack reduces damage by at least half, very practical, a no-consumption divine communication.

Meaning he has this effect anytime, anywhere—maybe he can rely on it to save his life.

But Tianpeng's mouth twitched—why is it defense divine communication again!

Tianpeng felt like crying but had no tears—does he fear death that much?

He also wants Monkey Brother's kind of divine communication that really packs a punch!

Looking at the skill's effect, Chen Nuo also seemed to think—Tianpeng is just dragging his feet to survive!

But he feels these divine communications still suit Tianpeng's nature—at least halving damage, meaning even more reduction possible—this isn't just a little strong.

"Synchronize." Chen Nuo silently murmured in his heart.

Even if it's not an attack divine communication, it's not bad—useful is enough!

Tianpeng comforted himself inwardly, then looked at Chen Nuo and bowed with clasped hands: "Thank you, Shopkeeper Chen, for the grace of opportunity!"

Chen Nuo waved his hand as acknowledgment—these things, however you say them, I don't understand; clearly it's their own opportunity, yet they insist on thanking him.

He still hopes they awaken, then he can synchronize divine communication and grow stronger.

With so much merit and treasure accumulation, Chen Nuo's strength is now nothing lacking—he is currently at Taiyi Golden Immortal Peak.

With so many powerful divine communications, even a Great Luo Golden Immortal might not be able to do anything to him.

Moreover, the greatest support still comes from the Tongtian Faction—a large pile of innate spiritual treasures, he picked a few good ones,

The rest he exchanged entirely for merit, directly reaching Taiyi Golden Immortal Peak!

No wonder it's the foundation of a Holy Person.

Tianpeng also noticed the two demons' envious gaze toward him, feeling a bit proud, then looked at the remaining two pieces of fried chicken, his heart hardening.

"Two brothers, you also want to try?"

Tianpeng greeted them with a face full of enthusiasm.

While playing cards, he also learned that young man's background—no wonder he teamed up with the Ox Demon King; he's actually the renowned demon king of the Demon Race, Peng Demon King.

Although their camps differ, after this short time together, Tianpeng feels the demon king is not as ferocious as legend says.

Moreover, now they share a goal: awaken divine communication through eating, make many friends—definitely not a bad thing.

He is now a Big Spender who's hosted a hundred times—using two pieces of fried chicken to befriend others, is that excessive? Someone as generous as him—who else could there be!

"Thank you, Elder Brother!" The two demons were also overjoyed—Shopkeeper Chen's food never gets old, how could they refuse?

At this moment, the two demons also accepted Tianpeng from the heart, the Ox Demon King even more moved to tears.

During the days when the Three Maidens were here, let alone giving him food—he even had to send half his own portion to Grandma Bixiao!

Today is still the first time, good brothers!

Tianpeng licked the oil off his lips, took out a paper to wipe his mouth, bowed with clasped hands, and said: "Shopkeeper Chen, I'll take my leave now."

He needs to go back and properly recover from his injuries—he can't wait; tomorrow he must go mock that stinky black dog properly!

Why hasn't it come out yet?

Nezha paced back and forth in the distance—Tianpeng, what did you go eat? A banquet?

When Nezha could barely wait any longer, preparing to step forward, Tianpeng finally came out, and moreover, he was still beaming, flying up toward Heaven.

Nezha saw the situation and hurriedly flew toward the shop door.

It's almost time to close, isn't it?

Chen Nuo watched the sky grow darker and darker, thinking to himself.

Although the small shop now has some business, it remains quiet.

Watching the two monsters still savoring their fried chicken legs, Chen Nuo curled the corner of his mouth and said, "Want to keep playing?"

"No, no!" The two monsters hurriedly shook their heads; they still didn't want to dig their own graves.

"No punishment!"

"Then play!"

Before Chen Nuo could walk over, a short figure suddenly entered through the doorway.

Chen Nuo took a close look and saw a little girl wearing a lotus skirt, her features delicately carved like pink jade, utterly adorable.

Instantly, Chen Nuo felt a bit confused—how could a little girl appear out here in the Wild Mountains and Ridges? Could it be that he'd encountered a monster?

Upon seeing the people inside, Nezha, who had just entered the shop, was also startled.

"Ox Demon King?!"

"Nezha!" The Ox Demon King was also very excited, but his expression immediately turned displeased.

They are normally mortal enemies; whenever the Heavenly Court conducts demon-slaying operations, he always ends up facing Nezha.

So this is Nezha?

Chen Nuo nodded, yet he was exactly as described in the legends—male in appearance, female in looks, delicately carved like pink jade.

"What are you doing here!" Nezha's eyes flashed with killing intent, as if he would attack at the slightest disagreement.

The Ox Demon King was a bit confused, "Ni Ma! You came to my door and still ask what I'm doing here?"

"I'm working part-time here—what, you have an opinion?" The Ox Demon King straightened his back, wearing a proud expression.

Working part-time?

Nezha was slow to react—how could a mighty demon king be working part-time in such an insignificant little shop? Has he given up his family business?

Though he found it hard to believe, the Ox Demon King had indeed changed into a miscellaneous worker's uniform, and so had that young person.