Chapter 412

"Little Nezha, you say you want to capture me—what does that mean?"

"Wukong looked at Nezha with an unfriendly expression."

"\"Call me brother! \""

"Nezha said indifferently."

"Having said that, he ignored Wukong's reaction, clasped his hands before the Golden Mother of the Jade Pool, and said: 'Reporting to Golden Mother, this foolish younger brother of mine doesn't know what's wrong with him, wanting to cause havoc in the Heavenly Palace; this is due to my lax discipline. I will now have him arrested and kept under strict supervision.'"

"Hearing Nezha's words, Wukong's hair stood on end all over his body."

"No, Little Nezha, do you want to hear what you're saying?"

"Back then, it wasn't you, drunk, saying that only after causing havoc in the Heavenly Palace do members of our old Ao clan count as truly promising."

"What's the matter? Now that you're sober, you've forgotten?"

"\"I've long heard that your drinking is terrible, Little Nezha—I never expected it to be this bad. Back then, it was you who got me to cause havoc in the Heavenly Palace! \"

"Wukong pointed at Nezha and said."

"Shoving aside Wukong's fingers, Nezha said calmly: 'I didn't, it's impossible, don't spout nonsense, and besides, call me brother!'"

"\"You... \""

"Wukong really wanted to fight Nezha like they did back then."

However, for some unknown reason, in front of the Golden Mother of the Jade Pond, Wukong did not dare to act rashly.

"Alright!"

Just then, the Golden Mother of the Jade Pond spoke: "Wukong, Little Nezha, I roughly understand the whole matter; in short, this is ultimately just a misunderstanding."

The Four Heavenly Kings who had just run to the Jade Pond gate, as well as the various powerful beings secretly watching this affair, couldn't help but stare in surprise.

"A misunderstanding?"

The plaque of the Southern Heaven Gate had been smashed twice by this monkey, and even the Four Heavenly Kings had been kicked to the ground by him.

Now, a lighthearted remark of 'misunderstanding' is supposed to settle everything?

"If so, in the Golden Mother's view, how should this little monkey be dealt with?"

Nezha looked toward the Golden Mother of the Jade Pond and said.

"Mm."

After a moment's contemplation, the Golden Mother of the Jade Pond looked at Wukong, who was scratching his ears and cheeks, and said: "Although it's only a misunderstanding, this little monkey has indeed committed an offense; if not punished, the other immortals may regard the dignity of my heavenly court as nothing."

As she spoke, the Golden Mother of the Jade Pond waved her right hand; in the next instant, a golden light fell upon Wukong.

"Effective immediately, I hereby appoint Ao Wukong as the Guardian General of my Peach Orchard!"

Upon hearing that he was to guard some orchard, Wukong immediately shook his head and said: "I've always been free-spirited and dislike restraints; Golden Mother, please find someone else for this guardian post!"

"You're unwilling?"

The Golden Mother of the Jade Pond's gaze narrowed.

For some unknown reason, under the gaze of the Golden Mother of the Jade Pond, Wukong felt an immense pressure.

"What's going on? Why do I feel fear from the bottom of my heart toward her?"

Wukong couldn't figure it out.

"Hey, little monkey, hurry up and accept the edict; the Golden Mother is even more formidable than the Jade Emperor—if you don't obey, be careful she suppresses you."

Beside him, Nezha urged softly.

Indeed, that is the case; every time Nezha faces the Golden Mother of the Jade Pond, he feels a pressure stronger than when facing the Heavenly Sovereign.

"Be suppressed?"

Hearing that, Wukong's eyes rolled, and he glanced up at the Golden Mother of the Jade Pond on the phoenix couch.

Meeting her gaze, Wukong couldn't help but shrink his neck.

Even in that instant, the sense of oppression made even Wukong feel tremendous pressure.

"I, I accept!"

Wukong ultimately chose to compromise.

"However, I have one request: let me eat peaches!"

Although a long time has passed, Wukong still fondly recalls the taste of the peaches he ate back then, missing them dearly.

"Okay!"

The Golden Mother of the Jade Pond curled the corner of her mouth into a smile and said: "You little monkey, no matter how much you can eat, the peaches of my Peach Orchard are endless—you could never finish them."

That last remark was the Golden Mother of the Jade Pond speaking for the other immortals to hear.

This also served to put the others at ease.

However, some still harbored doubts, wondering whether assigning a monkey to guard the Peach Orchard was truly appropriate.

"But since it was the Golden Mother of the Jade Pond's arrangement, she must have her reasons."

……

"My lord, are you sure letting the little monkey guard the Peach Orchard poses no problem?"

Princess Longji said.

She had also heard of Ao Yifan's arrangement for Wukong, and thus came over to join the fun.

"There's definitely no problem."

With his left arm around Princess Longji and his right arm around the Golden Mother of the Jade Pond, Ao Yifan laughed and said: "Given Wukong's nature, he surely won't be able to hold back; when he causes a ruckus at the Peach Banquet, we'll report the losses as greater than they are, and even if the other immortals have suspicions, they won't be able to say anything."

"No, I mean, is just one Peach Orchard enough?"

Princess Longji said somewhat embarrassedly: "Actually, the person responsible for the rare brews has suffered considerable losses over the years; why not let the little monkey take charge of that as well?"

Upon hearing that, the Golden Mother of the Jade Pond, who had been pretending to sleep nearby, could no longer keep up the act.

Frowning at Princess Longji, the Golden Mother of the Jade Pond said: "Longji, are you again researching those strange and exotic immortal brews? I've told you before not to continue studying those things."

Used to her mother's scolding, but seeing her mother lying in her husband's arms, Princess Long Ji couldn't help but purse her lips.

There's no way; the Golden Mother of the Jade Pond really can't be stern right now, since the flush on her face hasn't faded.

"Mother, your Peach Garden has been in serious deficit these years; let's not blame each other."

Princess Long Ji said.

"You…"

Being contradicted by her own daughter, the Golden Mother of the Jade Pond felt her authority being challenged.

Wanting to discipline this disobedient child, but Ao Yifan found he couldn't bear to watch.

"You two, stop fooling around, or else you'll face the family punishment!"

Ao Yifan said.

Hearing that, the Golden Mother of the Jade Pond and Princess Long Ji exchanged a glance, both blushing.

"Long Ji, why don't you make a list, then bring Wukong to cause a stir and settle those debts?"

Ao Yifan said.

"Mm, husband, you're really kind to her!"

Princess Long Ji laughed and said.

Seeing her excited state, it's obvious that over the years she's accumulated quite a few debts.

Although doing this is a bit of a trap for Wukong, but who let everyone be Wukong's elders?

Many debts don't weigh on one's body; this also counts as Wukong showing filial piety to these young ladies.

At worst, give him a big red envelope during holidays.

……

"Sage, the Master summons you!"

When Ao Yifan finally broke free from the Golden Mother of the Jade Pond and Princess Long Ji, having just left the Jade Pond, he encountered the Grand Master of the Mysterious Capital.

"Supreme Daoist Friend is looking for me?"

Ao Yifan muttered to himself: "This surely isn't another person coming to settle accounts for my Wukong, is it?"

But still, the saying goes: more lice, no fear; this time Wukong will surely become the Great Sage who settles accounts for the Three Realms, but as his father who feels for his child, I ought to strive for more benefits for him.