Journey to the West: Sun Wukong's Advice System
Chapter 159 Fishing Enforcement

Chapter 159: Chapter 159 Fishing Enforcement

"Hmm, this senior makes sense," thought Sun Wukong.

He could tell that Ao Lie was very clever, but certainly not cautious; instead, as that silly netizen said, he was a dragon with a spirit of adventure, so impulsiveness and recklessness were definitely there.

And the Jade Emperor pushing him forward was undoubtedly a smart move.

Looking at the responses below, sure enough, some netizens shared his view.

An angel beside him asked, "Is it possible that the Jade Emperor is setting a trap for someone else?

According to the original poster’s interpretation, the Jade Emperor was basically saying through the reminder conveyed by Taibai Jinxing to Sun Wukong that after Ao Lie was assigned to guard the Peach Garden, someone would surely bully him, so perhaps the Jade Emperor’s target might be this person who would bully Ao Lie."

A book titled ’I Love You’ commented, "Who else can be so brazen in the Heavenly Court? It’s probably another immortal from the Chan Teaching."

Solitary Crow mused, "That makes sense. No one dares to bully Brother Monkey now, but Ao Lie has become Brother Monkey’s weak spot,

and the immortals of the Chan Teaching must hate Brother Monkey to death, worried they can’t find a way to strike.

So that’s why the Jade Emperor threw Ao Lie out there; if Chan Teaching’s immortals bully him, then Brother Monkey would have a reason to take action!"

"Fishing in law enforcement!" commented the ’Three-Have Product’.

"Not likely, it’s a certainty," Sun Wukong’s eyes flickered fiercely.

Ever since he ascended to Heaven to become an official, he had been an enemy of the Chan Teaching, and it was inevitable for them, with their status and past behavior, to take revenge on him.

There were other comments below as well.

Fu Xue remarked, "Has anyone noticed that Emperor Brother’s attitude towards Brother Monkey has started to change? He’s now using Brother Monkey’s disciple to make plans, even giving him a heads up, and suggesting that Brother Monkey join him in the scheme, which means treating him as a fellow strategist."

The Peony Pavilion of Dizi pointed out, "Strategist might be a stretch. In the Jade Emperor’s eyes, Wukong is probably now in a position similar to Martial Emperor Zhenwu, his trusted right-hand man."

Shi Maguang smashing a vat cried out, "Brother Monkey is awesome!"

"Hehe, indeed, it is a stretch," Sun Wukong chuckled, scratching his hand.

He was very much aware that, with his current strength, aspiring to be a strategist was mere wishful thinking.

Even the Buddha would probably find it easy to suppress him with a single palm.

Moreover, the Buddha is not the only powerhouse in the Three Realms.

In the days that followed, Sun Wukong not only practiced cultivation himself but also frequently guided Ao Lie in his practice.

Under his guidance, Ao Lie’s cultivation progressed by leaps and bounds, his true Dragon Blood becoming increasingly powerful.

It was as if the suppressed fortunes of the Dragon Race for countless years had all been added to him.

By the reckoning of time in the lower realms, in just ten short years, Ao Lie achieved the rank of Golden Immortal. With the top-notch Innate Spiritual Treasure, the Suppressing Sea God Pearl, in hand, he need not fear anyone, save for those top-tier Daluo Golden Immortals.

During this period, he also took on the responsibility of managing the Peach Garden and was quite dedicated to his duty.

Sun Wukong was naturally very pleased with this disciple. Although his cultivation progress couldn’t match his own, he was still a rare talent in the Three Realms.

Having attained the strength to fight a Daluo Golden Immortal, he felt even more reassured about Ao Lie guarding the Peach Garden.

Additionally, Yang Chan would also visit his mansion every now and then, always bringing a plethora of food and drink, claiming it was to see Ao Lie, the one who always got bullied.

But Sun Wukong didn’t believe it; his disciple was busy managing the Peach Garden, after all.

However, he didn’t point this out, because seeing Yang Chan also made his heart very joyful, as if he could let go of all the burdens in his heart and relax completely.

Strangely enough, ever since their serendipitous encounter at the Dragon Transformation Assembly, Yang Chan had frequently come to play with him.

The two of them would go to the Earthly Fiends barracks to watch the heavenly soldiers and generals demonstrate martial skills, OR inspect the northern part of the Heavenly Court together, OR cultivate together, and sometimes even play in the lower realm.

Gradually, Sun Wukong also got used to having Yang Chan by his side.

...

In the Jade Pool, the green waves were rippling, and the immortal mist swirled,

One after another, splendid palaces and pavilions stood tall among the Fairy Mountain Floating Islands.

At this moment, within a quiet courtyard, a slender immortal woman was earnestly weaving fabric from seven-colored clouds.

Yang Chan sat there, listlessly looking around, unable to settle down, and finally, out of sheer frustration and curiosity, she asked, "Sister Weaver, how have you endured all these years? Don’t you miss them?"

The Weaver Girl smiled and replied, "We are not separated by life and death in our family; we meet every year on the seventh day of the seventh lunar month."

Yang Chan, propping her chin with her hands, sighed, "Alas, I’ve finally come to understand the pain of longing."

The Weaver Girl looked puzzled, "Aren’t you and the North Star God frequently together?"

Yang Chan sighed deeply again, "But what if I miss him again? Mortals say, ’a day apart feels like three years’ – I feel like a day apart feels like a hundred, a thousand years!"

The Weaver Girl remarked wistfully, "Love is truly mysterious. I remember asking you before, and you always said you and the North Star God were just good brothers, but to think it has changed so suddenly."

Yang Chan scratched her head in vexation, "Ah, I don’t know what’s happening; it’s so annoying!"

The Weaver Girl sighed, "Poor Great Sage Equalling Heaven, he still regards you as a brother."

Yang Chan quickly interjected, "Sister Weaver, you have experience – you have to help me!"

But the Weaver Girl’s expression grew serious, "Have you forgotten the rules of Heaven?"

Yang Chan hesitated for a moment before responding, "I am not a celestial of the Heavenly Court; the heavenly laws do not govern me."

The Weaver Girl advised, "It’s still best to be cautious. Sister, I urge you to leave the Heavenly Court soon and focus on your cultivation, forgetting all this as soon as possible."

Yang Chan fell silent. She, of course, understood the meaning behind the Weaver Girl’s words.

In the past, both her mother Princess Yaoji and the Weaver Girl before her had been punished by the laws of Heaven.

Yet even knowing all this, she couldn’t help but think about it, whether her eyes were open or closed, the image of that magnificent figure in golden armor always haunted her mind.

After a long silence, Yang Chan finally made a decision.

...

Elsewhere, in the Queen Mother’s Palace.

The Queen Mother, regal and luxurious, was dressed in splendid garments as she lazily half-reclined on a soft couch, served by seven fairies at her sides.

To look at her, this middle-aged beauty did not seem as severe and demanding as the legends suggested; she appeared rather kind and benevolent.

Suddenly, a female immortal in a light blue long dress came in to pay her respects: "Dragon Princess Ao Qing greets the Queen Mother."

The Queen Mother reprimanded her: "You stubborn girl, I have told you before, your father’s crimes have nothing to do with you,

You should serve by my side as before, and if anyone dares to gossip, I’ll sink them to the bottom of the Jade Pool to feed the fishes."

Dragon Princess Ao Qing, on the verge of tears, inspiring pity, said, "Thank you for your generous love, Your Majesty, Ao Qing dares not disobey."

The Queen Mother, feeling pity, said: "Get up now."

Yet, Dragon Princess Ao Qing proceeded with serious etiquette: "Your Majesty, I have come to Heaven on urgent business, and because the matter is of great importance, I dare not conceal it. Please, do not blame me for being meddlesome."

The Queen Mother’s smile faded, and she commanded with authority: "Speak your mind."

Dragon Princess Ao Qing hastily said, "Your Majesty, I have recently been cultivating in the North Sea and happened to encounter the North Pole Heavenly Lord and Fairy Yang Chan playing in the mortal world. Their relationship seems... intimately close..."

The Queen Mother slightly frowned and asked the chief fairy beside her: "How long has Yang Chan been in the Heavenly Court?"

The chief fairy carefully calculated and replied: "For over one hundred and twenty days now."

The Queen Mother spoke gravely: "Go immediately and report this to the Jade Emperor. It is time for Yang Chan to return."

The chief fairy took the order and promptly proceeded to Tongming Hall.

When the Jade Emperor heard the chief fairy’s report, his expression also became serious: "Return and tell the Queen Mother that I have been informed."

After the chief fairy left, the Jade Emperor summoned Taibai Jinxing and inquired: "What has Sun Wukong been doing lately?"

Taibai Jinxing respectfully answered: "Your Majesty, the Great Sage has been, as usual, teaching his disciples to cultivate, dealing with military affairs at the Earthly Fiends Camp, and inspecting the northern region of the Heavenly Court."

"And what else?" the Jade Emperor asked, frowning.

"This..." Taibai Jinxing hesitated.

"Speak," the Jade Emperor’s face darkened.

"Your Majesty, every time Sun Wukong goes out, he is accompanied by Fairy Yang Chan," said Taibai Jinxing anxiously.

"Why didn’t you report this earlier?" the Jade Emperor said coldly.

"I saw that the ’falling flowers are yearning for love, but the heartless stream flows on,’ and I thought it would not pose a problem for the time being," confessed a more anxious Taibai Jinxing.

"Hmph, by the time there’s a problem, it’ll be too late!" the Jade Emperor snorted, "You only think about protecting yourself from blame and karma, truly detestable!"

"Your Majesty, I am confused, I am guilty!" Taibai Jinxing quickly said, "I just thought to wait and see if by chance it was an opportunity..."

"Oh? Explain," the Jade Emperor sat up straight.

"It’s all about marital fate, hasn’t Your Majesty been considering it for a while now?" said Taibai Jinxing cautiously.

"You, Li Changgeng, must be born in the year of the dog, your nose is too keen," the Jade Emperor suddenly laughed, "In that case, go quickly and report this matter to Yang Jian."

Taibai Jinxing took the order and went down to the Guanjiangkou True Lord Temple.

Only after leaving the Heavenly Court did he truly breathe a sigh of relief, thinking to himself: "The Jade Emperor’s imperial authority grows stronger day by day, I must be more careful in the future."

He could not always guess the Emperor’s thoughts correctly; there would come a time when he would provoke His Majesty’s authority.

Soon, Taibai Jinxing arrived at the Guanjiangkou True Lord Temple and informed the Erlang God, Yang Jian, of everything concerning Yang Chan and Sun Wukong.

Upon hearing this, Yang Jian’s eyes flashed with a cold light: "What Great Sage Equalling Heaven, what North Pole Heavenly Lord, dares to bully Chan’er?"

With that, he left for the Heavenly Court, seething with killing intent.

Taibai Jinxing followed beside him, incessantly persuading: "My lord, don’t act rashly. This has been going on for more than just a day or two; it should be discussed calmly over time."

These words only added fuel to the fire.

Yang Jian became even more anxious and angry: "Not just a day or two? How can we sit down and talk about this casually? Have you, Taibai Jinxing, forgotten the fate of my mother? Do you also wish my sister to be suppressed under a mountain?"

Clutching his beard, Taibai Jinxing spoke meaningfully: "My lord, this is an opportunity."

Yang Jian’s gaze sharpened as he turned and looked at the old star lord, scoffing, "Using Chan’er’s romance as a scheme? You really can think of everything!"

"Under dire circumstances, would the Jade Emperor resort to such a low strategy if it were not for that insurmountably high mountain?" Taibai Jinxing heaved a sigh.

"Besides, this is merely making use of their scheme, not an initiative from our side."

Yang Jian fell silent. Which mountain was he referring to?

As a person of that mountain, he, of course, understood what Taibai Jinxing meant.

Yet it was this unavoidable choice that angered him even more.

Angry at the lofty mountain that was too high to look up to.

Angry at the Jade Emperor and Taibai Jinxing who, despite knowing better, decided to scheme.

Also angry at Sun Wukong, who became involved with Chan’er.

And even more furious at his own lack of strength!