Journey to the West: Sun Wukong's Advice System
Chapter 84: Three Suggestions

Chapter 84: Chapter 84: Three Suggestions

The development of events unfolded just as Sun Wukong had predicted.

With no other choice, Tu Xing Sun anxiously waited in the Refining Fire Hall for a while before going to the inner treasury to meet Bai He, recounting Bai Huaxiu’s threats once again.

"That wretched woman!" A flash of murderous intent passed through Bai He’s eyes, but he quickly calmed down.

He knew that these were not Bai Huaxiu’s own demands and that killing a minor fragrance attendant would not solve anything, as she was a pawn that could be sacrificed at any time. Killing her would only complicate matters further.

Because the actual demands and threats were from that Demon Lord of the demonic sect.

"Still too hasty," Bai He furrowed his brows, clearly troubled by developments that had caught him off guard.

"Elder brother, what should we do next?" Tu Xing Sun asked cautiously.

"Wait," Bai He said gravely, "A day in heaven is a year on earth; we still have time."

"Elder brother, we cannot afford to wait," Tu Xing Sun became anxious. Although Bai He had promised not to let him suffer, if something went wrong, who knew what would happen.

From Bai Huaxiu’s actions and words, it was clear the demonic sect was firmly intent on obtaining the method to refine the Spirit Guiding Instrument, or else they would turn hostile.

Smuggling Heavenly Weapons and colluding with the demonic sect were both capital offenses.

"What’s the rush?" Bai He looked at him coldly and continued, "Sun Wukong will likely investigate Uncle Huang Long next. By then, let’s have them help set a trap to establish Uncle Huang Long’s guilt,

Although with Sun Wukong’s investigative skills, he will likely discover that Uncle Huang Long has been framed, this move should buy us quite a bit of time."

"And then?" Tu Xing Sun hastily inquired.

Bai He slightly furrowed his brow, then relaxed, speaking indifferently, "Find someone in the Refining Fire Hall to keep an eye on Yu Hua. Once everyone’s attention is on Uncle Huang Long, you and I will find an opportunity to capture Yu Hua and hand him over."

"Elder brother, what a cunning plan!" Tu Xing Sun’s eyes lit up.

Yu Hua also knew how to refine the Spirit Guiding Instrument. Sun Wukong, being a Daluo Golden Immortal, was not easy to handle, but Yu Hua, a mere Golden Immortal, wasn’t he at their mercy?

Naturally, they needed to wait for the right moment, as there were likely many eyes on Yu Hua now.

Reassured by this plan, Tu Xing Sun hurriedly left and returned to the Refining Fire Hall.

Meanwhile, watching his short figure departing, a flicker of murderous intent passed through Bai He’s eyes.

...

At the Great Sage Equalling Heaven’s residence, Sun Wukong scratched his face, pondering how to utilize this newly discovered clue.

"Hehe, got it!" he suddenly clapped and laughed, having come up with a plan.

However, holding a thought of acting cautiously, Sun Wukong decided to first consult the knowledgeable netizens on Zhihu, to widen his perspectives.

He immediately opened the Advice System, connected his consciousness to Zhihu, and posted a question.

"I am Sun Wukong. I just discovered that Bai He is an even greater smuggler. Now the demonic sect is threatening him and Tu Xing Sun to quickly obtain the method of refining the Spirit Guiding Instrument. I plan to take this opportunity to apprehend them. May I ask if the seniors have any advice?"

He also attached the general details of the information he had gathered in the question description.

Soon, netizens began to reply.

Average Little Fatty: "Bai Huaxiu hugging Tu Xing Sun affectionately... even thinking about it is blinding, absolutely horrendous!"

Three-Cons Product: "So, is Kui Mulang just a scapegoat???"

Subdue Demon N: "Whoa, Bai Huaxiu is like that? OP, your setting is awesome. No wonder later on the journey to acquire scriptures, after Sun Wukong accidentally killed Kui Mulang’s two children, Kui Mulang was still willing to help Sun Wukong twice."

"I, Sun Wukong, would kill Kui Mulang’s children?" Sun Wukong’s hand, which was scratching his face, paused there.

Clearly, this senior netizen had foreseen his future.

But how could he possibly commit such a wicked act?

After some thought, he figured it must be the evil mischief of Divine Skills Six Ears!

He continued to read the replies.

Too few updates: "This twist is not bad. I was just questioning how Bai He could possibly be useless. Even if Yuan Shi in Divine Enthronement is annoying, he wouldn’t choose a mere bully as his personal attendant.

However, the experience simulated by the original poster still has issues. Bai He has a prestigious identity, what motive does he have to risk selling Heavenly Weapons to the demon sect?"

"Hey, Old Sun wants to know too." Sun Wukong scratched his hand, obviously realizing that the internet friends also don’t know everything.

Hei Taojian: "What prestigious identity? I think he’s just a pet who’s been psychologically twisted by Yuan Shi, showing both cunning and a greedy, domineering nature.

Such a madman, seeking thrill or something else, making deals with the demon sect is quite normal.

Just consider him a mischievous rich kid; haven’t there been plenty of those throughout history?"

Li Dabenshi: "This analysis makes sense. Reality is the most magical; there are things you can’t imagine but nothing that can’t be done."

"Indeed, that makes sense." Sun Wukong scratched his face thoughtfully. He had encountered such privileged young people during his earlier search for the path of immortality in South Shanzhou, coming from good families yet choosing to be villainous.

Pacific General: "Given the current context, I think Monkey Brother could use some of the thirty-six stratagems to deal with them. Start with using their own strategy against them, then secretly maneuvering, and finally, hitting two birds with one arrow."

House of Three: "Except for the secretly maneuvering, using their own strategy against them and hitting two birds with one arrow are not part of the thirty-six stratagems."

Pacific General: "Lu Xun said so, therefore they are in the stratagems."

Xun G’er: "I never said that, I’m not carrying this pot."

Universe Starry Sky: "Although this is for entertainment, being meticulous isn’t wrong. Maybe elementary students are also researching this issue with us. Don’t mislead them."

Creating Sandbox World: "The person above is quite right, but the three strategies mentioned by Pacific General are actually well-suited for the original poster’s problem,

letting Sun Wukong deliberately follow Bai He’s plans and confuse him, which counts as using their strategy against them.

Then using his best Divine Skills to mix reality with falsehood, setting a trap, which counts as secretly maneuvering.

Finally, showing off his divine powers by capturing both the Heavenly Weapons smuggler and the demon sect members at once, which counts as hitting two birds with one arrow!"

[You have received a new suggestion: Use their own strategy against them to confuse Bai He, completion will award a Third-Rank Treasure Box]

[You have received a new suggestion: Use secretly maneuvering to mix truth and falsehood, completion will award a Fourth-Rank Treasure Box]

[You have received a new suggestion: Simultaneously catch the smuggler and the demon sect members, for hitting two birds with one arrow, completion will award a Fifth-Rank Treasure Box]

"Hehe, good, good, these suggestions are exactly what Old Sun had in mind!" Sun Wukong was overjoyed.

As he had thought before, it was along these lines, but the internet friends of Zhihu hadn’t explained it so clearly before, making him even more confident to proceed!

There were more new replies below.

Gently Riverside Grass: "With Monkey Brother’s skills, capturing people isn’t difficult, the hard part is how to convict Bai He afterwards. He has a very powerful background.

Just like Miss Xu, Master Zhou, and Catfish Maiden..."

Pure Little Cabbage: "Come on, give the kids a break. Can’t we just have fun without pointing these out?"

Fussy Little Bookworm: "Kid, better recognize the reality early. Maybe you’ll start off higher in the next life."

Pure Little Cabbage: "This world is too harsh. I don’t want to come here anymore. If there’s a next life, I’ll go hang out with Monkey Brother."

After reading these, Sun Wukong scratched his face. It turned out that Zhihu’s internet friends also had many troubles.

However, the reply from Riverside Grass elder reminded him, even if he caught Bai He, it might still be difficult to ensure he received the punishment he deserved.