746: Chapter 263 Jie_2 746: Chapter 263 Jie_2 Great Emperor Ziwei glanced at the Water God and said, “Water God, you are a Supreme, but since you’ve come to our Heavenly Court, you haven’t yet made any contributions.
I cannot bestow upon you a too high position, yet as a Supreme, I also should not slight you overly.
So be it, I hereby appoint you as the Water Primordial Emperor, with a status equivalent to the Five Elders of the Five Directions.
Should you render meritorious service to the Heavenly Court in the future, I shall further promote you.”
As for her own official position, the Water God was unconcerned.
Even without any position, as a Supreme in the Heavenly Court, no one would dare to underestimate her.
Thus, the Water God had no objection; she chuckled lightly and thanked Great Emperor Ziwei, “Thank you, Great Emperor Ziwei.”
“Gold Star Taibai.”
“Your servant is here.”
“Prepare an Immortal Mansion for the Water Primordial Emperor, and select Immortal Children and Fairies to be the Water Primordial Emperor’s attendants, serving the Water Primordial Emperor.”
“Yes.”
Gold Star Taibai immediately set about the task.
Seeing that the most important matters had been resolved, Sun Wukong yawned and said to Great Emperor Ziwei, “My business here is finished, the rest I, Old Sun, will not concern myself with.”
He glanced at Nu Ba and said, “Let’s go back.”
Nu Ba lifted her foot to follow Sun Wukong’s departure.
Great Emperor Ziwei was caught between laughter and tears; he knew Sun Wukong had no interest in being rewarded, hence he had made no preparations for bestowing anything upon him.
But why was he taking Nu Ba with him as well?
“You monkey, just because you don’t want a title doesn’t mean Princess Nu Ba doesn’t want a reward.
You may leave, but let Princess Nu Ba stay,” Great Emperor Ziwei said with a hint of frustration.
The others couldn’t help but laugh out loud.
They had also come to see that Sun Wukong had absolutely no interest in the powers of the Heavenly Court.
But perhaps that was precisely his smartest move.
Without desires or demands, he seemingly ended up with everything.
Just the mutual trust between Great Emperor Ziwei and Sun Wukong was something others could envy but not obtain.
Moreover, in the Heavenly Court, none could speak ill of Sun Wukong.
The deeds he had done for the Heavenly Court were too numerous.
Not to mention, just by supporting Great Emperor Ziwei’s ascent to power and bringing two Supremes to the Heavenly Court, who could compare with such merits?
The Dragon Clan’s allegiance was also a result of Sun Wukong’s organization,
It could even be said that without Sun Wukong, there would be no Heavenly Court as it was today.
However, Sun Wukong was indifferent to all of these things.
He didn’t even take up any position; when there was something to be done, he’d take action, otherwise, he’d simply return to his Huaguo Mountain.
What could anyone say about such behavior?
Sun Wukong rolled his eyes and said with annoyance, “Nu Ba is one of my own people, what need is there for your so-called rewards?
Is there any significance?”
His own people, as soon as these words came out, even Nu Ba, who was bolder than the average woman, had a blush creep up her face.
The meaning of these words was crystal clear to anyone who wasn’t a fool.
The Immortal Officials above in the Heavenly Court all showed expressions of sudden realization.
“Haha, it seems I was overthinking it.
Go on back; later, I’ll have some fine items sent over,” said Great Emperor Ziwei with a laugh.
“Let’s go.”
Sun Wukong called out and left with Nu Ba and Fan Yao.
It wasn’t until they reached Huaguo Mountain that Fan Yao tentatively said, “Great Saint, actually I could ask for some rewards.”
Seeing Fan Yao with a hopeful face, clearly looking forward to it, Sun Wukong couldn’t help but shake his head and said, “Can’t you be a little less foolish?
In front of so many people, what good things could he give?
The things he will send afterwards will be the real treasures.
Don’t worry, you won’t be hard done by.”
“Really?”
Fan Yao’s eyes immediately lit up.
“When has Old Sun ever deceived you?” Sun Wukong retorted.
Fan Yao began to count on her fingers, muttering, “Ten days ago, the Great Saint cheated me out of a peach, eleven days ago, the Great Saint…”
“Shut up.”
Sun Wukong immediately shouted, sweat breaking out on his forehead as he said awkwardly, “Why bring that up?
Old Sun was just joking.”
“Just afraid the Great Saint is joking with me this time, too, and I’ll miss out on a lot of fine things,” said Fan Yao with a wistful look.
Sun Wukong: “…”
In her eyes, was he really that unreliable?
Seeing Fan Yao looking genuinely concerned, Nu Ba was also caught between laughter and tears as she approached and said with a smile, “Yaoyao, don’t worry.
If what Great Emperor Ziwei gives is not good, I’ll give you something nice, guaranteed to compensate you.”
Only then did Fan Yao smile and said, “How could I accept that.”
No sooner had her words fallen than Fan Yao quickly added,
“It’s a deal then.”
From Fan Yao’s attitude, it was clear that she indeed cared about the rewards.
Seeing Sun Wukong giving her a strange look, Fan Yao felt somewhat embarrassed.
“Actually, I’m not just tempted by good items, but seeing everyone else’s strength improving, I want to enhance my own power as well, which is why I need resources.”
“Don’t we still have the Spiritual Medicine plundered from Kunlun?
Whatever you need, just pick it yourself, no need to ask me,” Sun Wukong said, struggling to suppress a smile.
Were they lacking divine resources?
Just the Medicine Garden stolen from Kunlun, as long as a little care was taken, would be enough for their use.
Fan Yao stuck out her tongue, looking sheepishly as she said, “I wouldn’t dare; that belongs to the Great Saint.”
Sun Wukong laughed, shook his head, and said, “What’s Old Sun’s is yours; there’s no reason to be shy.
Just pick what you need.”
Hearing Sun Wukong’s words, Fan Yao’s eyes sparkled as she asked, “Really?”
Only then did it dawn on Sun Wukong why the Spiritual Medicine in the Medicine Garden had never diminished.
He laughed wryly and said, “Notify everyone, whoever needs Spiritual Medicine, they all report to you.
You can pick them; just leave the roots, so they can be harvested again in the future, no need to be embarrassed.”