Journey to the West: Sun Wukong's Advice System
Chapter 53: Convinced

Chapter 53: Chapter 53: Convinced

Just when all the immortals thought the issue was about to be settled, Sun Wukong’s alert eyes shifted, as if he had thought of something, he suddenly called out, "Your Majesty, there are still doubts in this case, please allow Old Sun to inquire clearly."

All the Immortal Officers and Divine Generals were extremely astonished. At this stage of the proceedings, the situation between Sun Wukong and Xiao Zhen was practically do or die, so why would he still want to extricate the other party?

Yang Chan and Ne Zha, standing nearby, were also very surprised and looked at Sun Wukong, eager to know what he was planning to do.

Xiao Zhen was even more confused, momentarily forgetting his despair, no longer roaring in anger.

The magnificent Lingxiao Treasure Hall fell into a moment of silence.

Eventually, the Jade Emperor’s gaze fell, and he asked softly, "What are the doubts?"

Standing at the foot of the great hall, Sun Wukong stood upright and spoke righteously, "Your Majesty, if the Golden Mansion Star Lord intended to murder the Wood Treasury Star Lord, how could he possibly leave such a significant loophole?

Regarding this letter alone, first of all, we are immortals, so why would he specifically use paper that could easily leave behind evidence?

Secondly, a simple fire could burn the letter completely, so why use a perpetual lamp to burn it?

Finally, after the letter was thrown into the perpetual lamp, it surprisingly didn’t turn completely to ashes, leaving such obvious traces.

Old Sun believes that if these doubts are not clarified, it might result in a case of wrongful conviction."

He indeed despised the sinister small-mindedness of Xiao Zhen and Deng Hua, but he would never deliberately feign ignorance or pretend not to see things to be used by others for no good reason.

That would not be him, Sun Wukong.

He must investigate thoroughly!

"Yes, yes, yes, Sun Wukong is right," Xiao Zhen clutched at this lifeline as if it was his salvation, "And I didn’t burn the paper myself, I have never burned paper!"

The other immortals looked at each other but remained silent, no one spoke.

Those who had understood, dared not speak out, for who would dare to openly plot against the direct disciples of the Saint of the Chan teaching?

And those who still didn’t understand, also didn’t know what to say.

The Jade Emperor asked, "Then Sun Wukong, how do you intend to resolve this doubt?"

Sun Wukong replied, "First, interrogate all the fairy maids and celestial clerks from the Residence of the Golden Mansion Star Lord, then decide the next step."

The Jade Emperor, expressionless, ordered, "Taibai Jinxing, go with Sun Wukong immediately to the Residence of the Golden Mansion Star Lord and investigate clearly."

"Your servant obeys." Taibai Jinxing quickly bowed in respect.

Subsequently, the two of them departed, leaving the other immortals waiting in the Lingxiao Treasure Hall.

On the way, Taibai Jinxing praised, "Great Saint has both courage and cunning."

"Old Star Lord jests, while I am courageous, I am not cunning," Sun Wukong bowed his hands earnestly; his earnestness this time stemmed from his belief that others were the cunning ones.

In the heavily scheming Heavenly Holy Realm, to conspire against two direct disciples of the Saint of the Chan teaching seemed full of loopholes yet had none, wasn’t that cunning?

They soon arrived at the Residence of the Golden Mansion Star Lord, summoning all the celestial maids and clerks.

However, during the final count of personnel, a problem arose.

"Missing one?" Sun Wukong and Taibai Jinxing looked at each other.

The missing fairy maid was precisely Xiao Zhen’s personal maid, who had the opportunity to access Xiao Zhen’s belongings.

The other people in the mansion all said that she had been there when Sun Wukong last visited, but now she was nowhere to be found.

The guards of the Immortal Mansion also said that no one had left.

Sun Wukong and Taibai Jinxing understood there was only one possibility, the person had been silenced!

This time, the opponent probably wouldn’t leave any loopholes.

After a thorough search, indeed, no traces were found.

The two hurried back to the Lingxiao Treasure Hall to report.

Upon learning of this matter, the immortals responded with either shock or silence, their expressions varying.

Xiao Zhen wept with joy, "I said I was framed, someone must have tampered with that wine!"

The Jade Emperor declared solemnly, "Since there are still doubts in this case, detain the suspect Xiao Zhen in the heavenly prison and guard him strictly."

"Your Majesty, I am deeply grateful!" Xiao Zhen, overwhelmed with emotion, truly felt as though he had escaped from the jaws of death.

In the end, when he was taken away by the celestial general guarding the prison, he earnestly bowed to Sun Wukong.

Although he said nothing, everyone knew he was convinced.

Sun Wukong stood with his hands behind his back, his presence extraordinary.

Seeing this scene, all the immortals were also convinced.

From the beginning when Deng Hua died, there were divinely skilled beings adept in divination attempts to locate the murderer, but nothing was divined because someone had obscured the heavenly secrets.

Then Xiao Zhen arrived, accusing Sun Wukong and Yang Chan of the murder because they had a conflict with Deng Hua not long ago.

Who would have thought that Sun Wukong would quickly prove his innocence and was then ordered to investigate the case, quickly finding evidence, his investigative skills astonishing everyone.

Especially his method of burning without using any Divine Skills, allowing the characters to reemerge as if turning back time.

And yet, more unexpectedly, Sun Wukong, who had formed a deep resentment towards Xiao Zhen, stood up just when Xiao Zhen was about to be sentenced to eternal damnation in the cycle of reincarnation, pointing out that there were still doubts in the case, effectively saving Xiao Zhen’s life.

His magnanimity and methods won everyone’s genuine respect and admiration.

After the court was dismissed, many Immortal Officers and Divine Generals actively sought to talk and form connections with Sun Wukong, dropping their previous disdain, fear, and jealousy, and replacing them with respect.

Sun Wukong chatted and laughed with them, not maintaining his status as a Daluo Golden Immortal; they spoke back and forth happily, and in the end, he did not neglect any of the immortals, making all leave joyously.

"Great Saint, teach me your ways!" Ne Zha was very envious, wondering why he didn’t possess such skills, having been in the Heavenly Court for so many years yet not making many true friends.

"Can’t be taught, it’s innate," Sun Wukong replied quite contentedly.

"I think I understand a bit," Yang Chan said. "Wukong talks with sincerity when he interacts with them; he doesn’t scheme or have ulterior motives."

"I am too, very sincere, and I never scheme," Ne Zha hurriedly added, "but they all fear me and do not confide in me. Could it be because I’m a Daluo Golden Immortal?"

"Did you do something in the past that made them so fearful?" Sun Wukong asked.

"Oh, I understand now," Ne Zha lowered his head.

"To know your faults and be able to change is truly commendable; if you correct your errors promptly, there might be a turnaround," Sun Wukong said in a profound tone, thoroughly enjoying playing the sage, before he bid farewell to Yang Chan and Ne Zha.

...

Meanwhile, the Jade Emperor returned to Tongming Hall, followed by Taibai Jinxing.

"Do you think that impulsive monkey might consider me the murderer?" the Jade Emperor asked with a smile.

"Maybe, probably..." Taibai Jinxing stroked his beard, pondering for a long time.

"Just say it if you have to say it, always beating around the bush," the Jade Emperor said as he threw the booklet in his hand at him, "If you could learn from Lord Sun Wukong, I wouldn’t have so many troubles."

"Yes, Your Majesty is right," Taibai Jinxing quickly caught the booklet, chuckling, "The Great Sage Equalling Heaven is very astute and has a clear sense of right and wrong. Even if he misunderstands Your Majesty momentarily, he will soon figure it out."

"His clear sense of right and wrong is indeed commendable," the Jade Emperor said, satisfied, then suddenly changed the subject, "Who do you think did it?"

"There’s an earthly saying, ’a cornered dog will leap over a wall,’" Taibai Jinxing replied with a smile, "Your Majesty’s strategic planning has driven that dog into a corner; now it’s merely jumping over the wall."

The Jade Emperor shook his head slightly, finding that after talking for so long, it amounted to nothing. He pointed to the booklet in Taibai Jinxing’s hand, saying, "Take a look at this first."

"Your Majesty’s discernment is unparalleled; no need for more words from your servant," Taibai Jinxing said with a laugh.

"Then what do you think we should do next?" the Jade Emperor asked, tapping on the table in front of him, his eyes suddenly shining with a cold light.

"Having pushed it this far, why not push farther!" Taibai Jinxing quickly replied.

"Then go and deliver the decree," the Jade Emperor ordered. "Appoint Sun Wukong as the commander of the Refining Fire Hall’s armory, reminding him that the case is not yet closed.

Also, reassign the Wood Treasury Star Lord as the chief manager of the Imperial Horse Supervision Hall and tell him to clean up all that murky and noxious matter."

"Your servant obeys!" Taibai Jinxing bowed respectfully, retreating backward as he left.

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