Hearing Sun Wukong's words, Yang Xue stood still on the spot, staring blankly at him.
Was he... jealous?
Huh? Was it just an illusion?
If she heard correctly, he only told Zhu Bajie to go back and didn't mention her at all.
Moreover, was he angry about what Zhu Bajie had said to her just now?
She clasped her hands in front of her lips and couldn't help biting her lip. A sweet yet unreal feeling fluttered in her heart.
Was it true?
Was she special to the straight - laced Sun Wukong?
More importantly, according to Zhu Bajie, Sun Wukong had never met the Purple Cloud Fairy before.
That meant he had never been troubled by love. Yang Xue suddenly felt a little happy.
"Sun Wukong, I overestimated you. I never thought you were so heartless. Tang Seng is just a stubborn and stupid monk. Are you really going to leave him to die?" Seeing Sun Wukong's indifferent look, Zhu Bajie didn't intend to plead with him anymore.
"I won't save him!" Sun Wukong turned his head, his voice cold and emotionless.
Yang Xue clearly heard that Sun Wukong had just called Tang Seng "master".
This meant that he still regarded Tang Seng as his master in his heart, but just didn't want to go back for the time being.
"Good for you, Stable - Manager of Heaven. You're ungrateful! If you won't save him, then fine. Just pretend I never came." Zhu Bajie got up and walked out, angrily saying, "Bring me my rake!"
"I threw it down the mountain. Go pick it up yourself." After saying that, he turned his gaze to Yang Xue.
She immediately stood up straight, looking obedient, as if to say that she would do whatever he told her.
"Miss Bai, let's go. Are you blind? How could you take a fancy to him?" Zhu Bajie grumbled in his heart. What a heartless guy. He even lost his rake.
"Master is at least a well - educated and ordained young gentleman. He's not only extremely good - looking, but also many demons are coveting his flesh. But you, this ignorant demon, actually regard him as a great hero!" Zhu Bajie was so angry that he stood huffily at the door, shouting in disappointment and trying to take Yang Xue away with him.
Yang Xue gave a gentle smile. "It's said that there are two things in the world that can't deceive anyone. One is the look in someone's eyes when they like someone, and the other is a cough. Thank you, Marshal Tianpeng, for your kindness, but I won't go back with you for now."
"You..."
"Moreover, I have to correct you. Sun Wukong has well - defined features and a handsome appearance. Every part of him is just to my liking. Although others always compare him with his true form, my true form as a demon is just a pile of bones. Besides, he's also very cute when he's in his monkey form."
Sun Wukong was clearly so handsome, with bright eyes and white teeth, and extremely charming.
While Tang Seng was of the gentle and delicate type, also good - looking, but she preferred someone more flamboyant and unrestrained.
"Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. You're a good demon in every way, except for your bad eyesight." Zhu Bajie patted his butt. "I'd better go find the Bodhisattva Guanyin to save Master."
Sun Wukong, who had blushed at Yang Xue's words, suddenly stopped. "What did you say?"
Why go to Guanyin? She was not kind to the White Bone Spirit.
"Since you won't save him, the Bodhisattva will surely do so." Zhu Bajie had already walked out of the Water Curtain Cave. "Anyway, they care more about the Buddhist scriptures - fetching mission. Why should I rely on this heartless monkey?"
Hearing the name of Guanyin, Yang Xue's sweet dream suddenly shattered.
She had just been thinking that she might be able to stay on Flower - Fruit Mountain for a few more days.
Forget it. She'd better keep running away and stay away from the scriptures - fetching team. Cultivating herself whole - heartedly was the most important thing.
"The Bodhisattva Guanyin is so busy. Do we have to ask her for help every time we encounter difficulties?" Sun Wukong said as he walked out. "Bajie, I was just joking with you. Master has been turned into a tiger for two days. I'll go and save him."
"Really?" Hearing this, Zhu Bajie beamed and ran back towards Sun Wukong. "I knew Big Brother still couldn't bear it."
Sun Wukong turned around and took back his Golden - Hooped Rod from Yang Xue's hand. "Let's go. That monk is so delicate. If he stays in the cage for two more days, those demons who are eager to eat his flesh might really get their wish."
Was he changing his mind faster than turning a page?
But then again, Sun Wukong wasn't particularly disgusted with that mortal monk. He just thought he was a bit wordy.
Although he was born from a stone, he was never heartless.
"The Great Sage has become so humorous. He can even crack jokes. Since we're leaving, I have to pick some more peaches from Flower - Fruit Mountain before we go." With that, Yang Xue ran outside.
"There are plenty in the cave. Why do you have to pick them yourself?" Sun Wukong pressed his hand on her head. "Go inside and pack more. We'll set off later."
"Okay." Anyway, the earlier they went back, the less suffering Tang Seng would have to endure.
The carefree Yang Xue didn't notice that Sun Wukong's attitude towards her had quietly changed.
He changed his mind because he was afraid that if the Bodhisattva Guanyin came in person, Yang Xue might be captured.
"Bajie, after all, Bai Xue is a demon. Next time when you see someone from the Bodhisattva's side, don't mention her, or she might be captured. She won't even have a chance to be reincarnated in her next life." Knowing that Zhu Bajie was always gentle with beautiful women, the monkey casually mentioned this.
"Got it. I won't say anything." Zhu Bajie said cheerfully. "I'll also go and pack more fruits."
Watching Zhu Bajie trotting into the cave, Yang Xue felt a bit dazed.
Was the Great Sage protecting her?
"Great Sage, did you decide to save Tang Seng because you were worried about me?" As soon as the question popped up in her mind, she couldn't help asking.
"What are you thinking? Who do you think you are?" Sun Wukong sneered as if he had heard the funniest joke in the world. "I'll go and settle things with the monkeys and apes. Meet me at the mountain gate in an incense - stick's time."
By the time Yang Xue came to her senses, Sun Wukong had disappeared from sight.
She rubbed her eyes. Teleportation in space. How amazing.
Following Sun Wukong and Zhu Bajie back to the Kingdom of Baoxiang, Yang Xue went straight back to the inn.
Unexpectedly, as soon as she entered the door, she saw this scene.
A man with a fan in his hand, wearing a light and elegant red robe, was vividly telling two little demons about the strange events in the world.
"Sister is back!" As soon as she pushed the door open, the little rabbit rushed towards Yang Xue.
"Sister, you're finally back. Me and Kitty were so worried that we couldn't sleep. This young master was kind - hearted enough to tell us a lot of interesting things and wait with us for you to come back." The naive little rabbit, Xiaorou, threw herself into her arms aggrievedly and hugged her waist tightly.
Yang Xue rubbed her head. Suddenly, she felt like a mother coming home and being missed by her children.
But why did the God of Wealth stay? Did he know that she was a demon?
But so what if he did? She could run away!
"Miss Bai is back. Your two attendants are a bit timid. I was idle, so I accompanied them to kill time." Zhao Gongming said with a smile and asked with concern, "Have you finished your business? Did you encounter any danger?"
Yang Xue subconsciously glanced at Kitty. Kitty was quick - witted. "Seeing that sister is safe and sound, the business must be done. It's getting late. We won't disturb sister's rest."
"Yes. Since you're back, go to bed early. We'll talk about it tomorrow." Zhao Gongming immediately realized that he had overstepped his bounds and quickly got up and went back to his room.
"Okay. Thank you, young master, for taking care of them. I'll invite you to drink tomorrow." This God of Wealth was really idle and quite enthusiastic.
She had to confirm with her naive rabbit and cat whether they had exposed their identities.
Otherwise, she would have to leave overnight again.