Sun Wukong originally planned to introduce Yang Xue to the visiting demons, such as the Bull Demon King and Princess Iron Fan.
However, considering her ambiguous identity at present, such an introduction would surely cause quite a stir. It was safer for her to meet fewer strangers.
After all, time had changed, and he couldn't be sure who was an enemy and who was an ally.
Although many well - known great demons had urged him to become the Demon King, he knew that everyone had their own agenda.
At this critical moment, there might be some who had been bought off by the Heavenly Court and deliberately approached him. Yang Xue would be in great danger.
Although she now had many magic treasures, her own strength was too weak. If the treasures were stolen, she would be completely defenseless.
Sun Wukong sent the demons away. After having dinner with Yang Xue, he leisurely made his way to the Heavenly Court.
With the disappearance of the Kunlun Mirror, the guards at the Southern Heavenly Gate were stricter. But Sun Wukong still managed to sneak into the Heavenly Palace when no one was looking.
Just as he was about to enter the main hall to ask the Jade Emperor, the God of Wealth came out.
Seeing Yang Xue and Sun Wukong blatantly standing in front of him, the God of Wealth was extremely shocked. He lowered his voice and said, "Why are you here!"
Sun Wukong, who felt ignored, rolled his eyes. He pulled Yang Xue behind him and said, "Why can't we come? This Heavenly Court doesn't belong to you."
"Sun Wukong, the Jade Emperor is in a fit of anger now. You..."
"Was the big commotion before because the Kunlun Mirror was stolen?" Yang Xue blinked innocently, signaling him not to be nervous. "We just came to see if we could help."
Yang Jian appeared in front of them out of nowhere. Hearing Yang Xue's words, he couldn't help but smile. "Well, with the disappearance of the Kunlun Mirror, the Celestial Realm has summoned everyone and ordered the gods in the upper and lower realms to search for it whole - heartedly. It's only natural that it has caught your attention. I'm sure the Jade Emperor will be very pleased to know that the Great Sage still has such good intentions."
After saying that, Yang Jian stepped aside, indicating for them to enter the main hall.
The God of Wealth raised his hand to stop them, but Yang Jian slightly shook his head. "Let them go."
Sun Wukong disdainfully glanced at the God of Wealth and led Yang Xue by the hand into the main hall.
Seeing their intimate appearance, the God of Wealth felt extremely frustrated, but there was nothing he could do.
"One shouldn't force things. The God of Wealth is also in charge of marriage. Don't you understand this principle?" Seeing the God of Wealth looking dejected, Yang Jian teased. "You also know that she is not an ordinary person. Even if there was no Sun Wukong, you and she would still be fated to part. There was no future for you two."
"I know." The God of Wealth looked ugly and left directly.
"Where are you going?" Yang Jian followed behind him. "To find the Supreme Lord Laozi?"
"Yes," he retorted angrily. "Don't follow me!"
"I'm bored and want to play chess with the Heavenly Venerable. Come with me." Saying that, Yang Jian quickened his steps and walked directly in front of him.
"..." The God of Wealth was so angry that he decided to go back and be a money - scattering boy.
Watching others excitedly pick up money and accumulate merits might make him feel better.
Seeing him stop, Yang Jian turned around and dragged him forward. "Maybe we can go find the Old Man Under the Moon to help you tie the red string. There are many fairies in the Heavenly Court..."
"Go by yourself if you want to!" At this, the God of Wealth's face turned even darker. He flicked his sleeves and left. "Don't bother me."
"..." Fine. He happened to have something important to ask the Supreme Lord Laozi.
...
When the Jade Emperor saw Sun Wukong coming with a girl, his face darkened even more.
But he still had to pretend to be calm. With a smile on his face, he said, "Great Sage, have you decided to continue escorting Tang Seng on his journey to the Western Heaven?"
"No. I just came to ask what happened today. Why was there such a big commotion in the sky? What happened?"
Yang Xue tried hard not to laugh. She didn't expect the Great Sage to be so good at acting innocent!
"Alas!" The Jade Emperor sighed deeply. "The Kunlun Mirror, which had disappeared for thousands of years, reappeared. We were happy for only a few days, but this morning it unexpectedly vanished without a trace!"
At this moment, Qing Xuan was sound asleep in Yang Xue's Qiankun Bag.
"Ah?" Sun Wukong asked in surprise. "You mean the Kunlun Mirror that can take in all the situations in the Three Realms?"
"Exactly. We don't know who could have taken such an important thing silently. The Queen Mother is extremely angry and is still sulking." The Jade Emperor sighed repeatedly. "It is said that the mirror has already transformed into a spirit. We don't know if it has just run away."
"It's possible," Sun Wukong nodded seriously. "Then I'll go back and make some inquiries. If I hear any news in the mortal world, I'll surely inform you."
The Jade Emperor frowned. When had Sun Wukong become so kind - hearted? "Great Sage, let's be straightforward. Do you have anything else you need me to do?"
Saying this, the Jade Emperor quickly calculated in his mind. "Great Sage, if you have any requests, you can just put them forward. The Heavenly Court will surely try its best to meet your requirements. But at present, we haven't found a suitable person to escort Tang Seng to the West. If the Great Sage continues to protect Tang Seng, there will surely be a place for the Great Sage in the Heavenly Court in the future."
Oh, was this an attempt to offer Sun Wukong an honorary position in the Heavenly Court?
Yang Xue turned to look at Sun Wukong and saw his non -chalant expression. Maybe in his heart, because of the title of "Protector of the Heavenly Horses", he had long lost his good impression of the Heavenly Court.
"What, is the position of 'Protector of the Heavenly Horses' vacant again?" Sun Wukong sneered. "I think your throne is quite good. If you're willing to give it up, I might consider it."
"You..." The Jade Emperor was almost so angry that he jumped up. But having seen the world, he quickly put on a smile and said amiably, "Great Sage, you're joking. I don't have the final say on this throne."
Sun Wukong was too lazy to waste time on idle talk. He turned to look at Yang Xue and said, "Jade Emperor, may I ask for your permission to marry?"
"This..." He stroked his long beard and scanned Yang Xue up and down with his eyes. "Since ancient times, it's not impossible for the gods to give permission for marriage. But the Great Sage is only halfway through the journey to fetch the scriptures. If you marry now and return to the Flower - Fruit Mountain, abandoning the journey halfway, it may not be appropriate."
"Why?"
"This woman's origin is unknown. Haven't the Great Sage heard? She has caused a lot of harm to the common people in the mortal world. If you marry her, it will be disadvantageous to the Great Sage." The Jade Emperor squinted his eyes slightly, carefully sizing up Yang Xue. After a moment of thought, he said, "Moreover, there are many doubts about her. We still don't know what the Tathagata's plan is."
If Yang Xue hadn't been holding Sun Wukong's hand, he would surely have argued with the Jade Emperor about this matter.
But before they came, Yang Xue had told him that the Jade Emperor had his own plans, and it was useless to say more. It was better not to do things that would only waste one's breath.
Sun Wukong smiled faintly. "Then I won't make things difficult for the Jade Emperor. I just want to ask the Jade Emperor if you've ever heard of the Six - Eared Macaque?"
"..." The Jade Emperor's eyes suddenly widened. "The Six - Eared Macaque? Why do you suddenly ask about this?"
"It's nothing. Just asking casually." Sun Wukong waved his hand as if he didn't really remember. "I've heard that there are four spiritual monkeys in the Three Realms, but I've never seen any of them. If I could meet them, maybe I'd feel like I've found my kindred and my family."
The Jade Emperor slightly relaxed. "The Great Sage is right. There is indeed a Six - Eared Macaque. But his whereabouts are uncertain. He comes and goes alone, and there are very few news about him. It's hard to say whether he is still alive. If the Great Sage is determined to find him, I can order someone to make some inquiries."