With the Kunlun Mirror, which had once thrown the Celestial Realm into chaos, tucked in his bosom, Yang Xue and Sun Wukong strolled around the Celestial Realm. They couldn't have been happier.
As long as they could annoy others, they could go back and drink more in the evening, slowly planning how to make those who wanted them to be unhappy suffer.
But one thing was for sure: the Jade Emperor was feeling guilty.
When Sun Wukong mentioned the Six - Eared Macaque, his long, upturned phoenix eyes instantly widened to their fullest.
However, since Sun Wukong didn't bring up the matter of finding the Six - Eared Macaque, Yang Xue pretended it was none of her business. Anyway, even if those people couldn't hold back and wanted to scheme against Sun Wukong, it would probably not be that easy.
When they returned to the Flower - Fruit Mountain, before they even landed from the clouds, they saw a large number of demons gathered outside the mountain's barrier.
At first, they were chattering and discussing something. When they looked up and saw Sun Wukong and Yang Xue, they immediately waved excitedly and shouted, "Great Sage, the Great Sage has finally returned!"
"We pay our respects to the Great Sage. Please accept us!"
"We pay our respects to the Great Sage!" The demons knelt down one after another and shouted loudly, "Great Sage, save us! If the Great Sage becomes the Demon King, we will be on par with the Heavenly Court in the future. We won't have to live in hiding anymore!"
Sun Wukong felt a headache coming on. "Why did they even find their way here? Didn't I say that Xuan You is the most suitable Demon King?"
Yang Xue looked at the demons gathered below. Their cultivation levels varied, and they didn't seem to have been instigated by anyone.
"Great Sage, how about we find out what has happened recently. If you're not willing to be the Demon King, we can sit down and have a good talk. Otherwise, they'll just get more and more determined and keep coming to support you as the Demon King. If we anger the Tathagata and the Jade Emperor, we'll become the target of everyone. Then they can take the opportunity to get rid of us."
The current situation was not optimistic. It seemed that an invisible hand was pushing all this, forcing Sun Wukong, who had wanted to avoid it, to make a choice.
"Sister Xue!" As soon as they landed on the ground, they saw a familiar figure running towards Yang Xue.
"Qing Qing?" Why did this girl come here? Qingqiu was the territory of the Fox Clan, and big families didn't have to be afraid of the Heavenly Court's trouble.
Moreover, the Fox Clan couldn't simply be defined as demons. Many immortals in the sky had also achieved enlightenment from demons. So in Qingqiu, there were demons, gods, and immortals, and there was no clear boundary between demons and gods.
The Qingqiu Fox Clan was rather special. Even the Heavenly Court had to be wary of them and give the Fox Emperor some face everywhere.
"Qing Qing, slow down." A young man of indeterminate gender squeezed out from behind. He had a beautiful face and greeted them with a smile. "We pay our respects to the Great Sage! Greetings, Sister Xue!"
Sun Wukong looked displeased but endured it and told them to go back. He said they should send a representative to discuss with him. He warned them not to make the Heavenly Court unhappy, or they might be wiped out by the Heavenly Punishment to show the Heavenly Might.
Some of the little demons who were just here for fun were easily frightened. The previously crowded crowd scattered in a rush, and it became much quieter.
"Sister Xue, I'm here to join the Great Sage. Our Qingqiu also hopes that the Great Sage can become the Demon King and resist the Celestial Realm. Then we won't have to live in seclusion in the mountains and be restricted everywhere like before." Qing Qing hooked her arm around Yang Xue's and said excitedly, "Sister is so amazing. Since you're with the Great Sage Equal to Heaven, you'll be the Demon Queen in the future!"
"Don't talk nonsense. It's still too early to say that!" Yang Xue had no resistance to the brightly - beautiful girl, so she took her into the cave.
Sun Wukong didn't comment. "Being the Demon King is not easy. The first bird always has a bad ending. I've only been out from under the Five - Finger Mountain for a few years. If I really become the Demon King, there will surely be many who want me to be completely destroyed."
"Ah?" Qing Qing exclaimed. "Really? The Demon King is the master of the demon world. How dare they do such a cruel thing?"
Yang Xue knew that Qing Qing was just here for fun and not representing Qingqiu at all.
She reached out and touched her head. "Alright. Since you're here, sister will treat you well. It's very chaotic outside now, so it's better not to run around."
Sun Wukong knew Qing Qing's identity. She was like a little princess of the Qingqiu Fox Clan, and the male fox demon following her must have an extraordinary identity.
"What's your name? Who sent you here?" His cold gaze landed on the male fox's face. He felt strange in his heart, thinking that with such a scholarly - looking face, Yang Xue might like this type. He had to be on guard.
"My name is Dong Zhu. I'm Qing Qing's cousin. We're here to invite the two of you to visit Qingqiu. Our Fox Emperor heard that Sister Xue saved Xiao Shan. He likes that child very much and wants to thank Sister Xue in person." Under Sun Wukong's powerful aura, he answered calmly. "The Fox Emperor also specifically told me to invite the Great Sage. He said he has information about the spiritual monkeys and it's more appropriate to tell the Great Sage in person."
At first, Sun Wukong was a bit impatient, but when he heard the words "spiritual monkeys", an alarm went off in his mind. He grabbed Dong Zhu's lapel. "How does he know that I'm looking for other spiritual monkeys?"
He had only publicly mentioned the spiritual monkeys in front of the Jade Emperor for the first time. How did the Fox Emperor know about his search for the spiritual monkeys right after he returned from the Heavenly Court?
"The Fox Emperor said that when the Great Sage goes to Qingqiu, he will surely explain everything in person." Dong Zhu remained calm and still had a smile on his face.
Listening to their conversation, Yang Xue became even more curious. Did Qingqiu also dislike the Heavenly Court?
It seemed that things were more complicated than they had thought.
Yang Xue asked Qing Qing and Dong Zhu to stay for a few days and wait until they returned from the Daughter Country.
She knew that although Sun Wukong strongly resisted the fate arranged for him, he had been preoccupied ever since he came back from attacking the Hall of Miraculous Mist. He was worried about Tang Sanzang and his two junior brothers.
At night, seeing Sun Wukong drinking alone under the moon with a wine jug in his hand, Yang Xue gently patted his shoulder.
"Are you still awake?" After drinking, Sun Wukong seemed to lose some of his sharpness and aggressiveness. He became much softer and more gentle. His blurred eyes were a bit misty, making him seem more human. He had let down his defenses, which made Yang Xue feel a bit of pity and compassion.
When a woman saw the vulnerability of the man she liked, her sympathy and love would overflow.
She sat down in front of him. "Yes. The Great Sage is out all night, leaving me alone in the empty room. How can I sleep? Does the Great Sage not like me? Do you regret bringing me here?"
Sun Wukong's face turned red and then white. "I'm really afraid of your sharp tongue. If I really regretted it, I would have sent you to the Tathagata long ago."
"I thought you would blush and say, 'I'll come to accompany you later'." She pretended to sigh disappointedly. "It seems that I'm not attractive enough. With a beauty in front of you, you still have the mind to drink here."
"..." His slightly tipsy face instantly turned completely red. He panicked and explained, "You're very attractive. I'm just afraid of losing control, so I dare not come to you at night! Master is still in the Daughter Country, and there are still many things to be solved. I have no time for love. When... when all these things are solved..."
"I'm just teasing you, Great Sage." Yang Xue loved his appearance so much. She leaned on his shoulder and laughed. "I'm not in a hurry, Great Sage. Since you're worried, why not go there secretly now? What if some demon is about to eat Tang Sanzang's flesh?"