Journey to the West: Sun Wukong's Advice System
Chapter 47 Deng Hua Died

Chapter 47: Chapter 47 Deng Hua Died

The rewards from the fourth-tier treasure chest enhanced Sun Wukong’s strength, yet he did not relax his cultivation practice.

Playing was fun, but improving his strength was far more important.

Moreover, by using both dynamic and static cultivation techniques to practice the Ninth Turn Xuan Gong and Ninth Turn Yuan Gong daily, he could enhance his strength and also receive two first-tier treasure chests.

Especially since he discovered the refresh times for these two suggestions were set according to the lower realm’s timing.

In the beginning, the officials at the Imperial Horse Supervisor were surprised by his peculiar way of cultivation and even secretly tried it themselves, but it was of no use. Later, as they saw the old man practicing, they gradually got used to it.

But for Yang Chan, it was her first time witnessing it. She first went to greet her mother, Princess Yaoji, and stayed in the Jade Pool for a while but found it boring and soon went to the Imperial Horse Supervisor to look for Sun Wukong.

Then she saw the Handsome Monkey King making all sorts of weird movements, rotating each part of his body from head to toe, ending with his hands on his hips.

The key was, these strange movements could attract a massive amount of spiritual energy from heaven and earth, comparable to the top-tier immortal cultivation techniques, even more powerful than the technique taught to her by the goddess Nu Wa.

Yang Chan found it very intriguing and tried to imitate him, but to no avail; she couldn’t attract any spiritual energy.

"Hehe, this is Old Sun’s unique skill, others can’t learn it," Sun Wukong chuckled.

"Impressive, impressive," Yang Chan praised.

When the cultivation session ended, both found drinking boring, so Sun Wukong suggested they go to the Heavenly River to release the horses, and Yang Chan happily agreed, her demeanor gentle, yet her spirit daring.

So, both chose a heavenly steed and headed to the Heavenly River.

One was naïve and simple, the other naïve and lively; together, they were just about playing, with no ulterior motives.

Once they arrived at the Heavenly River, they decided to race their horses to see who could reach Magpie Bridge Mountain downstream first.

The purple Kirin Heavenly Horse and the red Heavenly Horse both exerted their full strength, sprinting wildly through the water and raising waves.

Splash!

The water ahead suddenly exploded, and Marshal of the Central Altar appeared again with a troop of naval forces.

"Within the boundaries of the Heavenly River, no one is allowed... Hey, why are you here again!" Marshal was about to dive into the water.

"Hold, stop!" Sun Wukong shouted, not to initiate a fight, but to have Marshal witness the competition between him and Yang Chan.

Marshal felt helpless, thinking these two really were troublesome, since one couldn’t be beaten and the other couldn’t be provoked.

He could only tag along willingly with the pair and ended up letting loose, no longer reluctant.

Because he realized Sun Wukong and Yang Chan were just there to play, not to cause trouble, he stopped worrying.

After having their fill of fun, Sun Wukong and Yang Chan bid farewell and left, promising to come again if they had the chance.

"Brother!" Marshal quickly advised, "To the south of the Southern Heavenly Gate is the Ten Thousand Mountains Star Sea, which is also nice. Next time you could try competing there."

"Oh? We’ll surely go there for fun when we get the chance," Sun Wukong scratched his head, noting the suggestion.

Watching the two ancestors ride away on their heavenly steeds, Marshal finally breathed a sigh of relief, glad to have sent them off.

Over here, Sun Wukong and Yang Chan fooled around for a while longer, then went their separate ways.

But not long after returning to the Imperial Horse Supervisor, a young divine general arrived with a troop of heavenly soldiers.

"Which family’s child are you, and what brings you here?" Sun Wukong asked, his tone guarded, for the visitor came armed and with intent.

"I am Ne Zha, the Marshall of the Central Altar, sent to convey the Emperor’s verbal decree, calling the Great Saint to attend a court meeting at the Lingxiao Treasure Hall," Ne Zha said with a smile.

"To attend a court meeting?" Sun Wukong was puzzled.

His position as the Horse Supervisor didn’t qualify him for court meetings, and the title of Great Sage was a nominal appointment without benefits. Why attend a court meeting?

And would the Jade Emperor really need to send a Daluo Golden Immortal just to convey a decree?

"Great Saint, the Wood Treasury Star Lord has fallen," Ne Zha added, "Therefore, the Emperor wishes for you to come for inquiry. Someone has also gone to invite Fairy Yang Chan, who is temporarily residing at the Jade Pool."

"Deng Hua died?" Sun Wukong scratched his face, his mind racing with thoughts.

First, this was definitely a murder case because although Deng Hua’s injuries were severe, he was still an immortal, even a disciple of a saint. Those injuries were not a big deal at all and could easily be treated.

Second, it wasn’t done by him and Yang Chan because they didn’t lay a hand on Deng Hua, but now some people believe it was them.

Third, the murderer framed them, targeting Yang Chan or him, Sun Wukong?

Lastly, if it was targeted at him, could this be a retaliation from someone involved in the smuggling of Heavenly court-regimented weapons?

Speculate boldly, verify carefully.

This was what a senior netizen on Zhihu, 9527, had taught about investigating.

Of course, it was also possible that he was overthinking it, and the Jade Emperor had only called them to question them because they had a conflict with Deng Hua shortly before.

What exactly it was, they would have to visit the Lingxiao Treasure Hall to find out.

Although he already had some ideas, Sun Wukong still decided to seek advice from senior netizens to see if he could get some useful suggestions.

Hearing from multiple sources clears up confusion, gathering collective wisdom—this was also the teaching of many years from the senior netizens.

He immediately opened the advice system, connected his consciousness to Zhihu, and posted:

"I am Sun Wukong. I just learned that Wood Treasury Star Lord Deng Hua is dead. It seems that some people think Yang Chan and I did it. May I ask the seniors what they think about this matter?"

Then he added all the details of the entire incident under the question, starting from the provocation at the Imperial Horse Supervisor, to Deng Hua and Xiao Zhen plotting against Yang Chan, and then to him stirring up a major disturbance.

He also mentioned his own speculations.

Soon, people started replying.

Qi Meng said, "Wood Treasury Star Lord Deng Hua? A cannon fodder disciple of the Primordial Heavenly Venerate? The questioner’s mix is really a hodgepodge, but...it’s really interesting!"

Fei Yang Yang’s Heart is Dead: "Yang Chan, it’s really Yang Chan! Brother Monkey must seize the opportunity to win her affection, can’t let that loser Liu Yanchang have her.

Don’t end up like me, only able to bless the woman I love with another man for a lifetime of happiness at the wedding, I’m terribly upset, yet can only smile."

Reading this reply, Sun Wukong felt this goat clan senior was truly emotional, but alas, too weak.

Meanwhile, he also heard a notification sound in his mind.

[You have received a new suggestion: Win Yang Chan’s heart, completing this suggestion will grant you a seventh tier treasure box]

"Hey, what kind of suggestion is this?" Sun Wukong scratched his face.

He had traveled around the Southern Plentiful Continent for eight or nine years and browsed through numerous books on Magic Square Mountain. He had seen a lot and experienced a lot, so he was by no means ignorant about the emotions between men and women.

Did he like Yang Chan?

Yes, he did!

But it was not romantic love. He felt that they were just close friends who could share their hearts with each other.

He enjoyed the freedom with Yang Chan, where he could say whatever he wanted and do whatever he desired.

Thus, he would never pursue Yang Chan just to complete a suggestion.

A pursuit with a motive, how different was that from Deng Hua?

"Old Sun is not that kind of person," Sun Wukong thought to himself.

He continued to read the following replies.

Mad Whirlwind Old Mo: "It’s still unclear whether this is targeted at you because, according to the normal investigation process of murder cases, everyone who had conflicts with the deceased must be listed as a suspect.

The Jade Emperor sending a Daluo Golden Immortal to summon you means that your suspicion is significant. The situation is now unfavorable for you and Yang Chan. You need to find evidence quickly to clear your suspicions."

[You have received a new suggestion: Clear your suspicions quickly, completing this suggestion will grant you a fourth tier treasure box]

"Clear the suspicions, huh?" Sun Wukong’s lively eyes whirled, his mind already calculating.

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