162: Chapter 158: Wu Zhiji Reappears, 11 Updates 162: Chapter 158: Wu Zhiji Reappears, 11 Updates Flattery will get you everywhere, except when it comes to a horse’s behind.

Sometimes, brown-nosing isn’t as deplorable as it seems, people in society need these interactions.

It’s not that by avoiding flattery you become more noble.

In fact, such people are generally difficult to get along with and are easily isolated.

Unless you’re like Sun Wukong who is not only incredibly strong but also possesses significant personal charisma.

Indeed, even Sun Wukong doesn’t mind giving out compliments.

Otherwise, where would he get so many friends from?

The Great Emperor Ziwei had a smile on his face as he said to Gold Star Taibai, “Anyway, from now on you keep an eye on all these Immortals.

They have too many schemes in mind, if I were to watch them myself it would be the death of me.”

Having said that, he rubbed his forehead and suddenly felt that being the Great Heavenly Venerate wasn’t as desirable as it seemed.

…

Upon leaving the Purple Forbidden Enclosure, Lady Dragon of Wealth couldn’t help but ask, “Great Saint, why would you share the Power of Faith with the Great Emperor Ziwei?

The Power of Incense and Fire is beneficial for one’s cultivation.”

Before Wukong could reply, Nu Ba sneered, “What’s more important, the cultivation or your life?”

Lady Dragon of Wealth glanced at her and softly countered, “But with the Great Saint’s strength, who could kill him?”

Nu Ba was at a loss for words.

Had any other Heavenly Venerate said such a thing, it might have come across as arrogant.

But when applied to Sun Wukong, it didn’t feel boastful at all.

After progressing to the Heavenly Venerate realm, Sun Wukong truly dominated the Three Realms.

Among the Heavenly Venerates, he could be called invincible, suppressing even Xingtian and Chi You.

If the Great Heavenly Venerate intervened, even if Sun Wukong couldn’t overcome them, they wouldn’t dream of suppressing him.

“You simply don’t understand, the most powerful beings can be slain, holy Immortals and Buddhas, without friends in the Three Realms, no matter how mighty, won’t survive long,” Nu Ba said with a cold laugh.

“Does Kunpeng have friends?” Lady Dragon of Wealth muttered.

Nu Ba’s mouth twitched, and pointing at Lady Dragon of Wealth, she said, “Enough, no more talking, let’s duel.

I can’t stand this nonsense with you anymore.”

Lady Dragon of Wealth glanced at her but said nothing.

However, Wukong could see the skepticism in the corner of her mouth.

“All of you shut up, if I hear another word, you’re all going back,” Wukong said irritably.

Immediately, both Nu Ba and Lady Dragon of Wealth fell silent.

Wukong returned to Huaguo Mountain with them, and without another word, he flew away.

In Yang Mansion at Guan River Mouth, Yang Jian was playing chess with Nezha when Wukong arrived.

They were surprised to see Wukong.

If there was nothing urgent, Wukong wouldn’t come looking for them.

Could it be there was trouble again?

Both their eyes lit up, filled with anticipation.

Last time, defeating that Ancient Demon Beast was too exhilarating.

“Great Saint, who has provoked you this time?

Let your brother get revenge for you,” said Yang Jian with a smile.

Wukong sighed deeply, “Ah, stop it, it’s just so irritating.”

This only made Yang Jian and Nezha more interested.

Nezha even added, “Monkey, just spill it.

What’s happened?

You look so unhappy, share with us and lighten your mood.”

“Scram.”

Sun Wukong glared at him, but still spoke, “It’s like this…”

Upon hearing Sun Wukong’s narration, Nezha’s eyes widened as if he had seen a ghost.

“No way, have Lady Dragon of Wealth and Dragon Girl gone mad, actually falling for a monkey?”

With a swing of his staff, Sun Wukong tried to hit him, but Nezha dodged it.

He burst into laughter, almost to the point of stomach pain.

Veins popped on Sun Wukong’s forehead as he considered whether he needed to silence Nezha for good.

Soon after, Nezha stifled his laughter.

He said annoyedly, “Monkey, I don’t know what you’re fretting about, it’s just two women.

If you like them, keep them around; if not, just chase them away.

You, the Great Sage Equalling Heaven, a true man of iron and blood, and you’re troubled by two women?”

Sun Wukong shot him a glance and retorted with a sneer, “Easy for you to say, it’s not that simple.”

Yang Jian also glared at Nezha and said, “Wukong, don’t listen to Nezha’s nonsense.

He’s still childish at heart and doesn’t understand these matters.

You can’t take his words seriously.”

Nezha gave Yang Jian a look and sneered, “Elder brother, what gives you, an eternal bachelor, the right to talk about me?”

Yang Jian’s face turned red, and he glared at Nezha before responding, “Don’t talk nonsense, or else I will have to lay hands on you too.”

Nezha curled his lip, saying disdainfully, “Two old bachelors picking on me, a mere Little Immortal.”

Feeling upset, he withdrew to one side and stopped talking.

Yang Jian’s expression returned to normal, and after thinking for a moment, he offered Sun Wukong some advice, “Although I also lack experience in this matter, my advice to a brother is just one thing: let things take their natural course, don’t deliberately avoid it, and see how things develop.”

Sun Wukong glanced at him, said, “I get the feeling you’re setting me up.

Let things take their natural course and I, Old Sun, will be pushed around by two women?

Forget it, I won’t ask you guys.

It seems you don’t have any good ideas either.”

Yang Jian: “…”

As a single dog, he felt deeply hurt.

Just then, the Plum Mountain Brothers came in.

Sun Wukong saw that they were all covered in blood and in terrible shape.

It was clear that they had suffered severe injuries.

Yang Jian’s expression tightened, and he quickly got to his feet, rushing over to support the Plum Mountain Brothers, asking, “What happened?”

“Reporting to Second Master, we heard that a demon was causing havoc.

We took our brothers to slay the demon, but unexpectedly, we met a tough opponent.

The other party is a Heavenly Venerate, and even together we were no match.”

A demon of the Heavenly Venerate level was certainly an ancient demon who had survived through the ages.

In recent years, apart from Sun Wukong and a few others, there hadn’t been any mention of a demon achieving the status of Heavenly Venerate.

“Tell me where?

The Great Saint is right here with us.

I will join him, and together we’ll take down that demon,” Yang Jian said in a deep voice.

He had already reached the realm of Heavenly Venerate, but on his own, he was confident in defeating a Heavenly Venerate Demon, yet not sure he could kill it.

It wasn’t so easy to stop a Heavenly Venerate Demon bent on fleeing.

The Plum Mountain Brothers’ eyes lit up, and they promptly told the two of them the location.

Huai River.

Sun Wukong’s mind stirred, and he inquired, “Is that demon by any chance a Ferocious Ape?”

The Plum Mountain Brothers were taken aback, then nodded, replying, “Indeed, it is a Ferocious Ape, likely of the same kind as the Great Saint.”

Sun Wukong immediately revealed a smile; he knew who the opponent was.

“Wu Zhiji,” Yang Jian said gravely.

He too had thought of the same name.

An ape in the Huai River, who else could it be besides Wu Zhiji?

“I have also heard of Wu Zhiji’s reputation, never would I have imagined he was this powerful,” Yang Jian exclaimed.

His eyes flickered with cold light as he said with a smirk, “No matter who he is, if he dares to do evil, I will not let him go.”