Chapter 32: Ruyi Knife

Thinking of this, Sun Wukong pushed aside the Dragon King and walked toward the Dinghai Divine Needle, touching it with his hand, and Sun Wukong inexplicably felt a bloodline connection, as if this pillar was naturally meant to be his.

"Too big!" Sun Wukong couldn't help but sigh, this thing doesn't seem easy to move.

As soon as the words fell, the Dinghai Divine Needle instantly transformed into something Sun Wukong could grasp with one hand and strike down.

"It can still shrink? Impressive! I don't know if it can turn into a kitchen knife; otherwise, it can only become a rolling pin."

The monkey muttered to himself.

Thus, in Ao Guang's incredulous gaze, the Dinghai Divine Needle actually turned into a kitchen knife!

"Not bad, not bad." Seeing the Dinghai Divine Needle turn into what he wanted, he felt great joy in his heart.

Immediately afterward, he saw the inscription on the hilt, frowned, and said, "This won't do; I, Old Grandson, still think calling it the Ruyi Knife is appropriate."

Sun Wukong had just finished speaking when the inscription also changed accordingly.

What a treasure!

Sun Wukong was overjoyed, hurriedly taking it in his hand to play with; the weight of over ten thousand jin seemed like empty talk, having no effect on him at all.

Is this... a magic artifact automatically recognizing its master?

Ao Guang widened his eyes, his heart exclaiming, this magic artifact only manifests when it recognizes its master completely!

In his excitement, the injury from his previous fierce battle with the carp spirit caused him to cough violently.

Sun Wukong came to his senses, looking at Ao Guang's grim face, and asked doubtfully: "Old Dragon King, what's wrong with you?"

"No problem, cough cough, just from fighting a monster earlier, I got some injuries." The Old Dragon King waved his hand and said.

"Injured?" Sun Wukong's heart stirred, recalling Chen Nuo's words about the peach's efficacy.

This Old Dragon King is so generous; as a neighbor, I, Old Grandson, should also help a bit.

With a flick of his hand, a large, full peach appeared before Ao Guang.

Ao Guang instinctively took it, lightly inhaled, and just that one breath actually made his body and mind feel refreshed, and even his injury healed.

Ao Guang opened his mouth wide, his hands slightly trembling—this... this is a peach!

"Go on, this is what my master said about the nine-thousand-year peach; I remember him saying it also has healing properties." Sun Wukong tucked the Ruyi Knife at his waist.

Nine-thousand-year!!

Ao Guang's breath caught, he almost fainted right then.

"Immortal, absolutely not!" Ao Guang's lips trembled, but his eyes couldn't look away; innate spiritual root peach—this is something only the Queen Mother possesses!

He has been the Dragon King for so long, yet he has never even been qualified to be invited to the Queen Mother's Peach Banquet.

Let alone having eaten one.

If it weren't for him having once glanced at a three-thousand-year peach from afar, he wouldn't even recognize this thing.

"Just take it if I tell you to; eat it to heal your wounds, and you also gave me this treasure, didn't you? This is reciprocity." Sun Wukong didn't care much.

In his understanding, over these years, his master's backyard has been filled with peach trees he planted, and they ripen once a year; although their effects are extremely heaven-defying, they are by no means rare.

The Dragon King heard this and gave a bitter smile: "You give nothing, yet we still have to give!"

Peaches are extremely precious, and they are also what he needs.

Ao Guang then didn't hesitate further, respectfully bowing and saying: "Thank you, Immortal!"

After speaking, he carefully put it away.

"Huh? Why aren't you eating it?"

Sun Wukong asked doubtfully.

Ao Guang clasped his hands and said: "Immortal, you don't know, I still have three brothers, they were also injured by monsters, so I, the Old Dragon King, want to call them over first, so we can share and eat it together."

With this nine-thousand-year-old peach, let alone recovering from injuries, letting the Four Sea Dragon Kings' cultivation advance further is not impossible!

Sun Wukong, lost in thought, sighed: "You brothers are indeed united in heart!"

Ao Guang gave a bitter laugh,

and said nothing more.

Yes, if the dragon clan doesn't stick together now, they'd truly be no better than fish on a chopping board.

Sun Wukong rummaged around, and another seven peaches were flipped out, all dumped into Ao Guang's embrace.

"What's there to split about one peach? So petty, come on, I, Old Grandson, will give you a few more!"

Anyway, he has plenty of this; his master's allowed planting range is limited, and beyond that limit, peach trees cannot be planted.

Although I don't know why, but what my master said is definitely correct.

And before leaving, his backyard had already been filled with peaches by him, but giving away eight nine-thousand-year peaches directly—this is clearly being a prodigal!

If Chen Nuo found out, he would definitely give Sun Wukong a beating.

Ao Guang was stunned dumbfounded—this isn't a dream, is it?!

"Old Dragon King?"

Seeing Ao Guang's dazed face, Sun Wukong waved his hand, letting him regain his senses.

Ao Guang instantly shuddered, put the peaches away, and directly knelt before Sun Wukong, kowtowing.

"Please rise quickly!" Sun Wukong was startled; in his view, this wasn't a big deal.

He reached out and pulled Ao Guang up in one grab; Ao Guang wanted to continue, but he simply couldn't kneel, Sun Wukong's hand leaving him unable to struggle free.

Truly, his divine powers are vast; Ao Guang secretly sighed in admiration.

"Immortal's grace of rebirth, Old Dragon I, on behalf of the Four Seas Dragon Clan, hereby give thanks!" Ao Guang said from the heart.

Before, he merely agreed to what the Buddhist Sect instructed; now, he truly treats them with sincerity.

"This is of great importance, please allow me, Old Dragon, to go summon my three brothers." Ao Guang gave another salute, then went to strike the Iron Bone Golden Bell.

Soon after, the Three Sea Dragon Kings arrived; upon hearing Ao Guang's account, they were also overjoyed, beaming with delight.

Truly, this is the fortune of his dragon clan.

The four dragons sincerely bowed and thanked Sun Wukong.

"Little Dragon came this time without bringing anything, so this golden lock armor is presented to the Immortal Ascendant!" West Sea Dragon King Ao Run said respectfully.

Upon hearing this, the other two dragons each took out their purple gold crowns and step cloud boots, and together they formed a complete set of attire which they gave to Sun Wukong.

Sun Wukong felt a bit embarrassed, for wearing this would make cooking inconvenient, but the Four Sea Dragon Kings' earnestness was hard to refuse, so he had no choice but to accept it.

"You need not thank me; if you wish to thank anyone, thank my master!" Sun Wukong scratched his head, this kind of flattery made him feel somewhat unaccustomed.

Usually, it is he who sincerely praises his master's cooking skill.

"May I ask, who is the Immortal Ascendant's master?" Ao Guang could not help but ask.

To be able to produce so many peaches of immortality at once—just who is this divine being?

"I, Old Sun, come from Lingtai Fangcun Mountain, Chaos Residence, my master is Chen Nuo, Chen Zhenren!"

The four dragons looked dazed; they knew of Lingtai Fangcun Mountain, but who are Chaos Residence and Chen Zhenren?

"These peaches of immortality were grown by my master at Chaos Residence." Sun Wukong scratched his head as he said.

Instantly, the Four Sea Dragon Kings stared in shock, never expecting that in the Three Realms, aside from the Queen Mother, there exists another great being capable of cultivating peach trees!

This is certainly not someone from the Buddhist Sect!

Ao Guang came to his senses, and could not help but feel moved; as the foremost of the Four Sea Dragon Kings, he knows more than most.

"By the way, Eldest Dragon King, your subordinates have not received their salary silver for a while—remember to pay them." Sun Wukong suddenly recalled his promise to the shrimp soldiers and crab generals.

"Good, good." Ao Guang was dazed again, though he did not know how Sun Wukong came to know this, yet he still readily agreed.

Seeing that it was about time, Sun Wukong bade farewell to the Four Sea Dragon Kings.

Ignoring the Four Sea Dragon Kings' attempts to detain him and their banquet invitation, Sun Wukong departed.