Chapter 974: Chapter 305: Heavy Losses
The Primordial Phoenix was coming to Huaguo Mountain for the first time, and she showed a look of surprise, glancing at the Ancestral Dragon, with her eyes shining brightly.
“Why is there the Dao Rhyme of that one?”
The Ancestral Dragon’s eyes burst with brilliance, and he glared at the Primordial Phoenix.
The Primordial Phoenix immediately shut her mouth, realizing that not only she felt it, but the Ancestral Dragon did too.
Indeed, the Dao Rhyme of that one was here.
If so, was Sun Wukong the backup deliberately arranged by that one?
Seeing a figure in Huaguo Mountain, the Primordial Phoenix was even more astonished.
Perhaps, Sun Wukong’s origin was not that simple after all.
The Primordial Phoenix felt mildly shaken; if she hadn’t come here, she wouldn’t have discovered the special aspects of Huaguo Mountain.
No wonder the Ancestral Dragon wanted to protect Sun Wukong right away, even at the cost of turning against them.
Only now did the Primordial Phoenix understand the reason.
The Ancestral Dragon knew what she was thinking, and he said casually, “I am not as sordid as you think. I protected the Great Saint initially, simply because I believe the Great Saint and my Dragon Clan are friends, nothing more.”
The Primordial Phoenix obviously didn’t believe him.
The Ancestral Dragon was cunning; truly believing his words would indeed be very foolish.
The two of them entered Huaguo Mountain, where a banquet was already prepared, waiting for them to be seated.
Sun Wukong personally came to greet them, accompanied by Lady Dragon of Wealth and Nu Ba.
Seeing them on either side, attending to Sun Wukong, the Ancestral Dragon laughed inwardly, seeing his descendant achieving his desires.
Sun Wukong was quite proper, apparently giving her some status.
Otherwise, given Lady Dragon of Wealth’s character, she wouldn’t behave this way.
Their posture clearly indicated that Lady Dragon of Wealth was the hostess.
The Dragon Clan and Huaguo Mountain had truly become a family.
Thinking of this, the Ancestral Dragon revealed a smile.
“Ancestral Dragon, your esteemed presence is most welcome, and I apologize for not welcoming you sooner,” Sun Wukong said with a smile.
The Ancestral Dragon smiled and replied, “We are all family; there’s no need for such talk.”
“Even in a family, you are an elder, and I should have gone to greet you. Please take the honored seat.”
Sun Wukong offered the seat of honor to the Ancestral Dragon.
However, the Ancestral Dragon sat lower than Sun Wukong.
He was all smiles, with a kind expression, looking at Sun Wukong as if seeing a younger member of the Dragon Clan.
“Since we are all family now, where one sits doesn’t matter. I came this time not for my own matters, but because an old friend asked me to bring her to meet you and discuss some things.”
With that, the gaze of Ancestral Dragon and the others fell upon the Primordial Phoenix.
Since the Primordial Phoenix entered, it was the first time Sun Wukong laid eyes on her.
The Primordial Phoenix was somewhat angry but felt helpless.
She knew that the situation now was stronger than her, and she was here to implore Sun Wukong to reconcile. If he didn’t want peace, she couldn’t force it.
Thinking of this, the Primordial Phoenix suppressed her inner anger.
She forced a smile, trying to make her voice gentle.
“Great Saint, I have come seeking peace. The previous incidents were due to our falling into someone’s plot, acting impulsively. Our true intention was not to be enemies with the Great Saint. Today I’ve come on behalf of the Lord of Heaven Ancestor, the Primordial Qilin, and myself, to seek reconciliation with the Great Saint, hoping to turn hostility into friendship.”
After speaking, the Primordial Phoenix watched Sun Wukong for his reaction.
Sun Wukong didn’t even lift his eyelids, and he replied indifferently, “You say fight, so we fight; you say reconcile, so we reconcile. What do you think of Old Sun?”
The Primordial Phoenix’s complexion changed; Sun Wukong was surprisingly unwilling to reconcile.
She just mentioned representing three people.
Meaning, if Sun Wukong agreed to reconcile, it would mean having three fewer enemies.
But Sun Wukong refused, which made her somewhat incredulous.
However, from Sun Wukong’s tone, the Primordial Phoenix also heard grievances.
She knew well that Sun Wukong was right.
If the roles were reversed, with herself gaining power first, and the other side seeking peace, she wouldn’t easily reconcile either.
Considering this, the Primordial Phoenix asked, “What does the Great Saint suggest we do?”
The Primordial Phoenix glanced at the Ancestral Dragon, hoping he would say something for her.
But the Ancestral Dragon didn’t pay any attention to the Primordial Phoenix, acting as if he didn’t see her expression.
Evidently, he only brought the Primordial Phoenix here, leaving the decision to Sun Wukong himself, not involving himself at all.
Perceiving the Ancestral Dragon’s attitude, the Primordial Phoenix felt a bit upset, finding him sly and leaving her to resolve this matter herself.
The Ancestral Dragon was clearly worried about causing displeasure to Sun Wukong, straining their relationship.
“It’s not about what I suggest, but about your sincerity.” Sun Wukong said with a subtle smile.
Sincerity?
The Primordial Phoenix hesitated for a moment, then gritted her teeth and stood before Sun Wukong, bowing respectfully toward him, saying, “I seek the Great Saint’s forgiveness.”
“Is that it?”
Sun Wukong raised a brow.
The Primordial Phoenix felt a surge of anger, looking at Sun Wukong, and said somewhat discontentedly, “What more does the Great Saint want?”
This Primordial Phoenix, how is she so clueless?
Sun Wukong scratched his head, looking toward the Ancestral Dragon.
The Ancestral Dragon instantly understood Sun Wukong’s meaning, he smiled, waved his hand, and twenty boxes of treasures were placed on the ground.
“Great Saint, this is my gift for you upon meeting.”
Sun Wukong displayed a smile, saying, “Oh, how can I accept this, making Ancestral Dragon spend so much?”
He spoke while motioning for Nu Ba and the others to take the twenty boxes of treasures away.
Once Sun Wukong confirmed his relationship with Lady Dragon of Wealth, he was considered the junior of the Ancestral Dragon.
It wasn’t unusual for elders to give a meeting gift to juniors.