Journey to the West: Sun Wukong's Advice System
Chapter 83: Traps and Threats (Please Subscribe)

Chapter 83: Chapter 83: Traps and Threats (Please Subscribe)

Faced with Tu Xing Sun’s flattery, Bai He simply smiled faintly, "The Jade Emperor appointed Sun Wukong as the Commandant of the Refining Fire Hall’s armory. Ostensibly, it’s to investigate the murder of Deng Hua, but I fear he may also be tasked with looking into the smuggling of Heavenly Weapons.

He is a capable one. If he goes about this investigation normally, there’s a chance he might trace it back to me, so of course, I must devise a way to lead him astray."

Tu Xing Sun picked up on the hidden message in Bai He’s words and hurriedly vowed with utmost earnestness, "Elder Brother, rest assured, I, Tu Xing Sun, swear to the heavens that even if I am caught, I will never betray you!"

"There’s no need for such talk; I trust you," Bai He nodded, "You can also rest easy. Bai He is not one to shirk loyalty and righteousness; you will not be ill-rewarded."

"Just having Elder Brother’s word is enough for me!" Tu Xing Sun cried tears of gratitude.

During the Divine Enthronement war, he was ruthlessly abandoned by Ju Liusun.

From that moment on, he lost his backing within the Chan Teaching.

Afterward, when Ju Liusun defected to the Western Teaching, his situation worsened even more.

This experience fueled his intense craving for power and wealth, a desire to prove himself.

So he secretly sided with Bai He, relying on the backing of the formidable Changsheng Great Emperor, the Southern Extremity Longevity Star, to claim the position of Vice Hall Master of the Refining Fire Hall in the Heavenly Court.

"That Sun Wukong is truly detestable," Tu Xing Sun said with renewed hatred. "If it wasn’t for him intercepting that shipment of weapons, we wouldn’t be in such a predicament."

"He’s already a bird in a cage. Once this matter blows over, his doom is certain," Bai He’s eyes also flashed with a cold glint; as an attendant to a Saint, and having made a formidable name for himself in the Divine Enthronement war, he was far from the weak and incompetent facade he presented.

Ever since he learned that Sun Wukong had become the marshal of the martial arts tournament, a carefully laid net had already begun to unfold.

Firstly, by detaining the supplies for the martial arts tournament and creating a grudge with Sun Wukong, then requesting Tai Yi, who loved the limelight, to help reclaim justice, including the subsequent intervention by Guang Chengzi, and creating an opportunity for Tu Xing Sun to converse with Huang Long.

All of these steps were within his calculations.

"Elder Brother’s strategies are brilliant. Having offended the entire Chan Teaching, Sun Wukong is bound to meet a terrible fate!" Tu Xing Sun sneered. Offend the Chan Teaching, and even a Daluo Golden Immortal would be in vain.

"Hate aside," Bai He continued, "the method he created for refining the Spirit Guiding Instrument is indeed astounding and will undoubtedly attract the coveting of various powers.

I called for you this time to remind them to abstain from any actions for the time being. Once everything calms down, they can plan anew."

"That’s what should be done. I’ll go now." Tu Xing Sun bowed and took advantage of the commotion to leave the inner treasury.

...

The Great Sage Equalling Heaven’s abode.

"Heh, this fellow is quite cunning," Sun Wukong scratched his face.

Having left a strand of hair on Tu Xing Sun, he naturally heard the entire exchange between Tu Xing Sun and Bai He clearly.

"If it weren’t for my foresight, I might have been deceived—no, he has succeeded!" A flicker of light danced in Sun Wukong’s eyes.

Until now, he had no suspicions towards Bai He, merely taking him for an ineffectual weakling.

But upon further consideration, it seemed he might have fallen into a trap set by Bai He.

Previously, the Jade Emperor had him replace Li Jing, who was biased towards the Chan Teaching and the Buddha Sect, to organize the martial arts tournament, allowing him to command one hundred and twenty thousand heavenly soldiers and generals.

It must be clear to some that this was to suppress the Chan Teaching and intimidate the Buddha Sect.

And given that Bai He could lurk in the background, daring to smuggle Heavenly Weapons to demon cults, he is certainly not someone without courage; he would surely see through these things.

"Hmm, so he took the opportunity to scheme, causing me and the Chan Teaching to become archenemies," Sun Wukong speculated in his mind.

Initially, as per the Jade Emperor’s directive, this martial arts tournament was meant to suppress the Chan Teaching, but it was just suppression.

According to a wise netizen, this is a political struggle, not a vendetta; on the surface, everything still has to be harmonious.

Yet, at the Martial Arts Conference, he offended the Chan Teaching severely, right in front of all the immortals.

Of course, Wukong was not afraid of offending anyone; even without Bai He’s schemes, he would have inevitably clashed with the Chan Teaching sooner or later, as he simply couldn’t stand that bunch of hypocrites.

Others thought he was deeply trusted by the Jade Emperor and was the vanguard general in the Jade Emperor’s power struggle with the Chan Teaching. He was bound to become a thorn in the Chan Teaching’s side.

Realizing these things, Wukong still had some doubts in his heart, "What is this guy really after?"

Bai He was a personal attendant to the Saint of the Chan Teaching and also a disciple of the Southern Extremity Longevity Star. In the Chan Teaching, he was truly a legitimate disciple with a bright future ahead.

He really had no reason to take such risks and deal in smuggling business, especially smuggling weapons to the Demon Cult.

Was it just for greed?

But the risk was too great.

Wukong couldn’t figure it out; perhaps he would have to wait for Bai He to tell him himself.

...

On the other hand, after staying in the Refining Fire Hall for a while, Earth Traveler Sun left again, making his way to the Fragrant Attire Hall.

"Dead man, you’ve finally come." Bai Huaxiu went up and picked up the short and skinny Earth Traveler Sun.

"I’ve been hard on you, my beauty, but I’ve been truly tied up recently," Earth Traveler Sun said with a sleazy smile, groping around aimlessly.

"Making excuses, I guess you just can’t bear to leave that beautiful, jade-like Lady Hexi Star," Bai Huaxiu complained with feigned gasps.

"Be not hasty, my beauty; soon, I will divorce that wretched woman!" Earth Traveler Sun laughed, trying to snuggle into her embrace.

"It’s no use, I can’t wait any longer." Bai Huaxiu threw him to the ground with a ruthless expression, "Don’t patronize me, just toying with me,

If you don’t divorce her within a day, we’ll split for good,

Once word gets out, under the Heavenly Rules and Regulations, nobody will end well!"

Earth Traveler Sun’s smile stiffened, and he quickly tried to plaster on a flattering smile, "My beauty, why must you do this."

Bai Huaxiu snorted coldly, "One day, I’ll give you just one day. This time, not only must you divorce her, but I also want the marriage contract in my hands,

I am but a lowly fragrant handmaiden, easy to be played with and abandoned to end up with nothing."

Earth Traveler Sun’s expression changed, and though he tried to persuade her, it was in vain, and he eventually had no choice but to leave helplessly.

...

"Heh heh, interesting, very interesting." Wukong, through his hair-turned-clone, saw some unspeakable scenes and overhead the conversation between Earth Traveler Sun and Bai Huaxiu.

The last time he overheard their foolishly sentimental words, he didn’t take it to heart, thinking they were just scaling back their secret meetings due to the high alert.

But this time, with Bai He’s and Earth Traveler Sun’s meeting earlier, he finally realized there was more to the foolish couple’s words.

Last time, it must have been about temporarily halting the weapon smuggling, and this time, although they were outwardly discussing divorcing and remarrying, in truth, Bai Huaxiu was threatening Earth Traveler Sun to deliver something to her quickly.

Earth Traveler Sun, on the other hand, came and immediately reminded her not to be hasty, also implying something, confirming Bai He’s instructions.

"So it seems, Bai Huaxiu is a spy the Demon Cult placed in the Heavenly Court, what a deep cover," Wukong’s eyes flickered with insight,

As for what Bai Huaxiu wanted, it was likely the method for crafting the Spirit Guiding Instrument.

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