novelraw Chapter 272 The Mischievous Four Monkeys, Part 1: The Six-Eared Macaque
Chapter 272 The Mischievous Four Monkeys, Part 1: The Six-Eared Macaque
Meanwhile, at the location of that Azure Pool.
Chen Changsheng was still secretly puzzled.
Suddenly, a figure swept over and stood on the water.
"Um?"
Upon seeing this, Chen Changsheng frowned and became alert.
He immediately realized that the newcomer's cultivation level was no lower than his own.
Upon closer inspection, Chen Changsheng's expression changed drastically.
The newcomer was not tall, and was even somewhat thin. He wore a simple gray Taoist robe, and had a hairy face and a thunder god's mouth, making him look like a monkey!
Most remarkably, above each of the creature's temples, three small, exquisite ears grew.
The six ears were shaped like normal ears, but there were faint, mysterious runes shimmering within them.
"this?"
"Could it be... the Six-Eared Macaque?"
Chen Changsheng was secretly shocked.
My first thought was of the Six-Eared Macaque.
The Six-Eared Macaque is one of the Four Chaotic Monkeys, a unique species born in this primordial world.
He is good at listening, can discern reason, knows the past and the future, and understands all things.
He can be considered the progenitor of the wiretapping world.
In particular, the hearing of the Six-Eared Macaque is so strong that it even surpasses that of the Diting Beast of Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva.
After attaining sainthood in the primordial era, he preached the Dao in the Purple Cloud Palace.
Since the Six-Eared Macaque failed to reach the Purple Cloud Palace, he used his innate listening ability to try to eavesdrop.
After being discovered by the Daoist Ancestor Hongjun, Hongjun punished the Six-Eared Macaque with the words "The Dharma shall not be transmitted to six ears," which caused the Six-Eared Macaque's supernatural powers to be damaged and his cultivation to be greatly destroyed.
After a brief look, Chen Changsheng became extremely certain.
The creature before me with six ears, resembling an ape, must be the Six-Eared Macaque.
"I never expected it to be him!"
"However, this place is indeed secluded and quiet, making it a good place for secluded cultivation."
Just as Chen Changsheng was lost in thought, the six-eared macaque that had swooped down was staring intently at him.
"Human beings, descendants of saints, and Great Golden Immortals."
The six-eared macaque was secretly surprised.
Unexpectedly, the creature that broke into his dojo was actually a human, and its cultivation was quite good, reaching the level of a Great Luo Golden Immortal.
"Could they be ancient human beings?"
After a moment's thought, the Six-Eared Macaque had this idea flash through his mind.
Although he had been cultivating in seclusion here, he was very aware of what was happening in the outside world.
In the present primordial era, although the human race is the protagonist of this world, in terms of origin and talent, it is far inferior to the human beings of ancient times.
In particular, the first humans created by the sage Nuwa from clay were all born with innate Daoist bodies.
To the Six-Eared Macaque, the human creature before him looked young and might be a human being who survived from ancient times.
Before the Six-Eared Macaque could think further, Chen Changsheng relaxed his brows and, without making a sound, bowed respectfully to the Six-Eared Macaque:
"Junior Chen Changsheng greets Senior Six Ears!"
Upon hearing Chen Changsheng's words, the Six-Eared Macaque was shocked, his eyes filled with disbelief.
Unexpectedly, the human being in front of him recognized his identity.
Do you know me?
After a slight pause, the Six-Eared Macaque asked in a cold and hard tone.
You should know that after he was punished by Dao Ancestor Hongjun, he rarely traveled in the prehistoric world and spent his days cultivating in seclusion in these mountains.
After all, with the Dao Ancestor's decree that "the Dharma should not be passed on to six ears," no powerful being in this primordial world dared to impart any Daoist teachings to him.
Seeing the Six-Eared Macaque's puzzled expression, Chen Changsheng smiled faintly and then explained:
"I have heard my master mention your extraordinary abilities, saying that you possessed great supernatural powers, especially your ability to listen, which was unparalleled in the primordial world."
"It is my great honor to meet you today."
Chen Changsheng spoke very eloquently.
This place is clearly the location of the Six-Eared Macaque's monastery. If you're going to dig for treasure here, it's not a big deal to flatter the Six-Eared Macaque.
Not to mention, the Six-Eared Macaque's ability to hear is indeed extremely powerful.
"Oh?"
After hearing what Chen Changsheng said, the Six-Eared Macaque was slightly surprised, thinking to himself:
"Am I that famous?"
"He just said that he is a disciple of Zhao Gongming of the Jie Sect."
"Zhao Gongming does know about my affairs."
Thinking this to himself, the Six-Eared Macaque pretended to be indifferent on the surface, seemingly not very pleased with Chen Changsheng's flattery.
After a slight pause, he changed the subject and asked in a cool, indifferent tone:
"Speak!"
"What brings you to my temple?"
The Six-Eared Macaque stared intently at Chen Changsheng.
Because of the eavesdropping incident, he rarely interacted with other creatures in the primordial world.
What intrigued Liu Er was...
Why would members of the Jie Sect suddenly come to my place of practice?
"Are they trying to recruit me into the Jie Sect?"
"That shouldn't be happening!"
"Even Tongtian, a sage, wouldn't dare to defy the Dao Ancestor Hongjun, would he?"
Just as the Six-Eared Macaque was lost in thought and puzzled, Chen Changsheng didn't beat around the bush and went straight to the point:
"Replying to Senior Six Ears."
"This junior would not dare to deceive you."
"Passing through this place, I sensed that there are treasures and opportunities within this blessed land."
"That's why I descended from the clouds and came to investigate."
As soon as Chen Changsheng uttered these words, the Six-Eared Macaque was greatly alarmed, muttering in astonishment:
"A fortuitous encounter with a treasure?"
"Within my dojo?"
Startled, the Six-Eared Macaque looked at Chen Changsheng with a surprised expression, seemingly disbelieving.
You should know that he is extremely skilled at probing and listening.
Although his supernatural powers were somewhat damaged under the punishment of Dao Ancestor Hongjun, they were still far beyond what ordinary cultivators could compare to.
He spent countless years in seclusion at this temple.
He had already obtained all the treasures and opportunities that were supposed to be available in the training ground.
If there were any hidden treasures or opportunities left, how could he, as their owner, not discover them?
After a moment's thought, the Six-Eared Macaque narrowed his eyes slightly and said with a hint of mockery:
"Human boy."
Do you know what you're saying?
"This is my training ground. If there are any opportunities or treasures here, how could you possibly know before me?"
Chen Changsheng didn't pay any attention to the doubts about the Six-Eared Macaque.
After all, he was used to such situations and nothing seemed strange to him.
Then, Chen Changsheng smiled slightly and replied:
"Senior Six Ears, this junior has some skill in treasure hunting."
"If you don't believe me, senior, you can let me try and find the treasure. Then the truth will be clear."
After hearing Chen Changsheng's words, the Six-Eared Macaque seemed to be deep in thought.
After a moment's thought, filled with curiosity, he nodded and said:
"Alright, then go and search!"
"I'd like to see what kind of fortuitous treasures you can find within my dojo."
Seeing that the Six-Eared Macaque agreed, Chen Changsheng didn't hesitate and gave a soft "hmm":
"Please follow me, senior!"
Without further ado, Chen Changsheng followed the system's guidance and headed towards the location of the level-three treasure chest.
Upon seeing this, the Six-Eared Macaque followed Chen Changsheng closely.