786: 270 786: 270 Everyone was here to celebrate Tathagata Buddha’s breakthrough, yet in the end, it turned into Sun Wukong’s solo show.
Tathagata Buddha couldn’t help but say, “If anyone could possess the abilities of the Great Saint, ruling over the Three Realms would be a breeze.
Just his knack for making friends is something we cannot compare with.”
Yang Jian gave a faint smile; he was rather pleased to see this scene.
At this time, Jin Chan entered from outside.
He found a random spot to sit down, ate something, and then said, “I’m exhausted.
When I become the Supreme, I definitely won’t go to such great lengths.
Just send the gifts, no need to attend the party in person.
Greeting everyone is too exhausting.”
Upon hearing his words, the crowd was amused with mixed feelings.
Everyone present knew that this was Tathagata Buddha’s Second Disciple and once the teacher of Sun Wukong.
Although they had fallen out before, Sun Wukong and Jin Chan’s relationship was beginning to improve.
Everyone thought Jin Chan was boasting too much; after all, becoming the Supreme is not that easy, not to mention doing so without any big fuss.
He would need the opportunity to host such an event first.
In front of Sun Wukong and Tathagata, they didn’t have the heart to contradict him.
Seeing the doubtful expressions on everyone’s faces, Jin Chan started to bristle.
He said discontentedly, “You don’t believe it?
Forget it, I can’t be bothered to explain to a bunch of laypeople.
Disciple’s wife, do you believe your master can become the Supreme?”
Jin Chan’s gaze fell on Nu Ba.
Nu Ba chuckled lightly and said, “Of course I believe it.”
Although being suddenly called ‘disciple’s wife’ by Jin Chan made Nu Ba feel somewhat shy, she still spoke up.
Jin Chan laughed heartily, saying proudly, “Whether you believe it or not doesn’t matter, my disciple’s wife’s belief is enough.”
He was quite proud and didn’t care at all about how the others saw him.
This was very much like Jin Chan; after his return to his True Self, he fully integrated with his original personality.
Jin Chan became braver and kinder.
But, his kindness was reserved only for those close to him.
For others, he didn’t show as much goodwill, and the aspect of his personality that didn’t care about others was immensely magnified.
So, as long as Nu Ba acknowledged him, he was very happy.
Sun Wukong saw this trait in Jin Chan and smiled faintly, a spark of light in his eyes.
The grand feast finally came to an end.
Sun Wukong and the others left, each returning to their own places.
And the Dragon Girl departed with the Bodhisattva Guanyin, heading back to the Purple Bamboo Forest.
Her eyes looking at Sun Wukong carried a trace of melancholy, but without resentment.
Dragon Girl simply felt she wasn’t skilled enough to win the favor of the Great Saint.
Her loss was amplified seeing that Nu Ba had confirmed her relationship with the Great Saint.
Perhaps, it was time to completely give up, she thought to herself.
Her eyes became more resolute; focusing solely on her cultivation might ease her mind a bit.
Watching Sun Wukong and the others walk away, Guanyin finally glanced at Dragon Girl and asked, “Girl, why don’t you express your feelings to the Great Saint?”
Dragon Girl gave a wry smile and said, “The Great Saint never had feelings for me, and I don’t want to make things difficult for him.
I’m willing to cut off these feelings and remain by your side, Bodhisattva.”
“Feelings are not so easily severed, but well, stay with me for the time being.
When the time is right, I will make decisions on your behalf,” said Guanyin with a wry smile.
She thought the girl was far too naive.
Cutting off feelings with a sword was easier said than done.
“Thank you, Bodhisattva,” Dragon Girl said, managing a slight smile.
Unable to hold back, Ox Demon King said, “Dragon Girl, I think you’re overthinking it.
If you like my brother, just tell him, or always stay by his side for a chance.
That monkey doesn’t play that tune.
If you’re waiting for him to realize on his own, I’m afraid even a million years won’t be enough.”
Ox Demon King understood Sun Wukong’s nature very well.
He felt that Lady Dragon of Wealth was being too conservative.
If she was a bit more proactive, what would be so difficult about bagging that monkey?
“If that is indeed the case, then there is no fate between the Great Saint and me,” said Dragon Girl with a gentle smile.
But everyone could see that although there was a smile on her face, it was extremely forced.
Clearly, her words were not heartfelt.
Ox Demon King thought for a moment, his lips curling into a smile.
If it really didn’t work, he would have to help Dragon Girl himself.
Otherwise, just watching her and Sun Wukong’s progress was exasperating.
“Great Saint, Dragon Girl…”
Nu Ba hesitated to speak while with Sun Wukong.
Sun Wukong knew what she wanted to say, and smiling, he responded, “Let nature take its course.”
He wasn’t very concerned about such matters.
It was only after various incidents that Sun Wukong acknowledged Nu Ba.
As for Dragon Girl, Sun Wukong had no thoughts yet; whether they could be together wasn’t very important.
He felt that as long as it didn’t affect Nu Ba’s quality of life, it didn’t matter whether or not they were together.
Seeing that Sun Wukong didn’t want to discuss too much, Nu Ba was somewhat pleased but also felt a bit of pity for Dragon Girl.
Encountering a man like the Great Saint was truly not a fortunate matter for women who adored him.
What everyone didn’t know was that, after the banquet, Lord of Heaven Ancestor ascended Mount Ling.
Tathagata Buddha frowned; what did the Divine Ancestor want this time?
Truth be told, he had no wish to entangle with the Ancient Gods.
But Tathagata knew that if Lord of Heaven Ancestor came to visit, there must be some matter.
He wanted to see him, and stopping him was impossible.
Besides himself, no one on Mount Ling could stop the Lord of Heaven Ancestor.