Journey to the West: Starting from Changing Sun Wukong’s fate
Chapter 117 - 117 117 Taibai Jinxing Hurry Up and Cause Trouble

117: Chapter 117 Taibai Jinxing: Hurry Up and Cause Trouble 117: Chapter 117 Taibai Jinxing: Hurry Up and Cause Trouble Within the complex formation, both Taibai Jinxing and the Seven Fairy Maidens were now witnessing the formation continuously shaking and transforming.

Afterwards, the seemingly indestructible formation began to collapse and disappear.

Then, they saw a monkey with the face of Thunder Duke and the mouth of a macaque appear not far from them.

“Do not blame me, lords and ladies, for just now Old Sun was in seclusion and has kept you waiting!”

Sun Wukong hurriedly bowed in apology to Taibai Jinxing and the Seven Fairy Maidens.

As the saying goes, nobody blames the overly courteous, nor does one strike a smiling face.

Although they were filled with complaints against Sun Wukong, seeing him behave so politely, they found it hard to take him to task over it.

Moreover, having already wasted so much time, they promptly returned bows, before carrying their baskets into the Peach Garden to harvest flat peaches.

Looking at the dew-covered, richly fragrant flat peaches in front of them, the court ladies of the Celestial Court also couldn’t help but show joy on their faces, and then they started to pick them eagerly.

However, for some reason, the flat peaches they were picking seemed different from those they had picked before, as if they lacked some spiritual energy.

But the Seven Fairy Maidens didn’t think too much about it.

It was probably just an illusion, and besides, they had already delayed for so long that if they didn’t pick some flat peaches to bring back soon, they might be too late for the Peach Banquet.

Meanwhile, Taibai Jinxing and Sun Wukong were idly chatting on the side.

Taibai Jinxing, as ever, spent most of his words praising the wonders of the flat peaches.

It almost seemed like brainwashing.

But was there anything about the wonders of flat peaches that he didn’t already know?

After cutting down the Peach Tree, he had been eating flat peaches while refining them, and he had hardly let any go to waste, having collected them all.

It must be said, the Peach Tree really is a treasure all over.

Now, having just reached the mid-stage of being a Great Luo Golden Immortal, after consuming a few nine-thousand-year flat peaches, his realm had already stabilized.

After refinement, he even began to feel the sensation of breaking through again, as if he was about to enter the late stages of being Great Luo.

He believed that by eating a few more nine-thousand-year flat peaches, he could completely reach the late-stage of being a Great Luo Golden Immortal.

Perhaps he even had a chance at a breakthrough to Quasi-Saint.

A Quasi-Saint is already considered somewhat powerful.

Whether it was the Shami transformed by the Golden-Winged Roc King whom he encountered outside of the Ultimate Bliss World, or the strong being he met in the Celestial River Naval Forces Mansion, they all seemed to be at the level of Quasi-Saints.

To him now, these were beings to look up to, as well as swords hanging over his head, compelling him to be cautious.

And even stronger Saints were unfathomably high beings to him, ones who could easily eradicate his existence.

As Sun Wukong thought thus, Taibai Jinxing beside him continued to enumerate the advantages of flat peaches.

Suddenly Taibai Jinxing sighed deeply, “Alas, although these flat peaches are wonderful, given your official rank, I’m afraid you’ll miss out on this Peach Banquet!”

As he spoke, Taibai Jinxing seemed genuinely regretful.

After a while, as he noticed Sun Wukong remained silent without any intention of speaking, Taibai Jinxing turned back to Sun Wukong and said again, “However, it doesn’t matter.

With the Great King’s meritorious service in guarding the Peach Garden, after ten thousand years, the Queen Mother will surely grant you a three-thousand-year flat peach.

By then, the Great King will be able to satisfy the craving and will naturally be able to appreciate the various benefits of flat peaches!”

Taibai Jinxing spoke skillfully, seemingly consoling Sun Wukong but also clearly sowing discord.

After all, receiving the lowest grade flat peach after ten thousand years?

If it were anyone else with the slightest bit of pride, they would likely feel resentful and incredibly angry.

However, Sun Wukong was not just anybody, and besides, the flat peaches were already in his hands by now.

If it were the old Sun Wukong, he might have nodded obediently, with an eager look, not daring to overstep the mark, causing Taibai Jinxing’s scheme to fail again, but this time it was different.

After being reminded by Wang Yang, he was playing along with the game to avoid greater trouble.

“The Peach Banquet?”

Sun Wukong’s face showed an interested expression, a glint of desire shone in his bright eyes, and he raised his gaze to the Seven Fairy Maidens picking flat peaches, and to Taibai Jinxing he asked, “Are these fairies here to gather flat peaches in preparation for the Peach Banquet?”

“Hmm?”

Upon hearing Sun Wukong’s question, Taibai Jinxing was taken aback.

Based on what he knew about Sun Wukong, the monkey should not have shown any interest even if aware of the Peach Banquet and the lack of a place for himself in it.

Could it be that this macaque had finally come to his senses?

Finally desiring to taste the flat peaches?

Crying tears of joy inwardly, Taibai Jinxing had babbled countless times around Sun Wukong, but the monkey had never taken the bait.

Unexpectedly, Sun Wukong was now showing a reaction.

Then, Taibai Jinxing gently stroked his beard and continued to say, “Indeed, the Peach Banquet is the foremost event of the Three Realms, even surpassing the basin orchid meeting held by Sakyamuni Tathagata of the Great Thunderclap Monastery of the West, and the Ginseng Fruit Banquet of Great Immortal Zhen Yuanzi from the Five Villas.”

“I am fortunate to have the Queen Mother’s favor, allowing me to attend this event.

If not for being bound by the heavenly laws, I would have liked to invite the Great King to come and see for yourself!”

Taibai Jinxing spoke with a note of regret.

As he spoke, he kept a close watch on Sun Wukong’s reactions.

Now that Sun Wukong appeared interested in the Peach Banquet, he naturally wanted to seize this opportunity to make Sun Wukong slip up.

Taibai Jinxing’s attitude during this time didn’t escape Sun Wukong’s notice either.

Smacking his lips, Sun Wukong said, “That’s a bit of a pity, isn’t it?

I wonder if Star Lord knows whether there’s anything else good at the Peach Banquet?”

“Although Old Sun can’t go, it’s still nice for Star Lord to share with Old Sun!” he continued.

Sun Wukong kept talking.

However, as soon as these words came out, Taibai Jinxing was taken aback.

After all, the main attraction of the Peach Banquet was to enjoy the flat peaches produced by the innate spirit root, the Peach Tree.

Yet now, this macaque seemed uninterested in the peaches, instead asking about other good things at the banquet.

As the premier celebration in the Three Realms, the Peach Banquet surely offered more than just flat peaches.

Still, even so, other items couldn’t generally compare to the flat peaches.

After all, the Peach Tree was an innate spirit root from the Ancient Primordial Era.

It was also a gift from Dao Ancestor Hongjun to the Queen Mother of the West.

The purpose was to let the Queen Mother use this flat peach to win over the immortals, thus stabilizing the order of the Celestial Court.

Considering that Dao Ancestor Hongjun regarded it as a spirit root capable of winning over immortals, one could imagine its extraordinariness.

However, unexpectedly, Sun Wukong was not only indifferent to the immortal peaches but now inquired about other things at the Peach Banquet.

What was he really getting at?

Could it be because this macaque watched over these peaches daily and had lost interest in them?

Of course, Taibai Jinxing couldn’t know that Sun Wukong, trapped in the formation these past few days, had eaten all the peaches in the Peach Garden and even stored the rest.

If it were Taibai Jinxing, he probably too would no longer care about these flat peaches like Sun Wukong did.

Obviously, Sun Wukong wouldn’t disclose this.

Even if he didn’t say anything, the Jade Emperor and the Queen Mother would find out before too long.

“Does the Great King really want to know?”

Now that Sun Wukong showed interest in the Peach Banquet, Taibai Jinxing naturally wanted to gratify him.

To make Sun Wukong envious, yet preventing him from attending.

Could Sun Wukong endure this?

Surely, he would make a mistake eventually, wouldn’t that trigger the Calamity of Measurement in the Journey to the West?

All to not fail His Majesty’s trust.

“Great King, do you know of the Hundred Flowers Immortal Brew of the Celestial Court or the Golden Origin Jade Dew Wine?” Taibai Jinxing asked with exaggeration, looking at Sun Wukong.

“Hm?”

At these words, Sun Wukong couldn’t help but be surprised.

The Hundred Flowers Immortal Brew was once gifted to him by Marshal Tianpeng, and the spiritual energy it contained was a rare treasure for any cultivator.

Plus, the taste was excellent, far surpassing the wines he had drunk in the Dragon Palace.

As for the Golden Origin Jade Dew Wine, although he hadn’t heard of it, he could imagine it surely was one of the top wines in the Celestial Court.

Such a fine liquor goes without saying.

“Star Lord means, these fine wines will all be at…”

Sun Wukong looked at Taibai Jinxing with some anticipation.

“Exactly.

Both the Hundred Flowers Immortal Brew and the Golden Origin Jade Dew Wine will be present at the Peach Banquet.

These are the Queen Mother’s wines for entertaining the immortals, and of course, they are just part of the offerings.

Besides the Hundred Flowers Immortal Brew and the Golden Origin Jade Dew Wine, there will be countless other treasures at the Peach Banquet!” Taibai Jinxing said with some exaggeration, then looked at Sun Wukong with a pitying expression, as if to lament.

“What a pity the Great King cannot attend such an event.

If you had the chance to go, you would surely broaden your horizons and see what a top-level event in the Three Realms is like!” he said, shaking his head, “It’s truly unfortunate, unfortunate indeed!”

At this point, Taibai Jinxing was clearly trying to provoke Sun Wukong, to make him dissatisfied with his status, as no demon king from the lower realm could be so self-satisfied.

However, seeing through Taibai Jinxing’s clumsy ploy, Sun Wukong couldn’t help but laugh and cry.

Even if he hadn’t been in the know, he could probably have easily seen through Taibai Jinxing’s clumsy tricks.

Nevertheless, to play along with Taibai Jinxing, Sun Wukong naturally wouldn’t expose him so easily.

The two continued to chat, and Taibai Jinxing subtly brought up Sun Wukong’s lower status and his inability to enjoy the feast like the other Star Lords.

Only after the Seven Fairy Maidens had finished picking the flat peaches did Taibai Jinxing leave with them.

Heading towards the Fragrance Spreading Hall.

Watching the departing figures of Taibai Jinxing and the Seven Fairy Maidens, Sun Wukong’s eyes flashed, his divine sense spreading around.

After ensuring no one was nearby, he transformed and headed towards the Yaochi.

The Peach Garden would revert to its original state, leaving only remnants, the Peach Trees not only stripped of their peaches but also their branches, leaving them bare.