Chapter 288 Wukong
"Is this monkey for sale?"
"This monkey isn't for sale! I don't sell monkeys!"
"But……"
"I already said I'm not selling!"
"But your monkey ran away."
"Ah... Wukong, don't run away, come back here!"
The Jade Cauldron Immortal, transformed into Subhuti, chased after the little monkey that was hopping and skipping around the market, panting heavily. "Stop...stop! My old arms and legs...huff...I can't run anymore...Respect your teacher..."
The young monkey Wukong, covered in fluffy fur, with a chubby face that looked especially adorable through his fur, and his bright eyes that seemed to hold countless stars, happily hopped around in the crowd.
Knowing that its master was right behind it, the mischievous little monkey felt emboldened and became bolder, curiously looking around.
Everyone cast curious glances at him, but Wukong remained unfazed. Instead, he flashed a sweet smile, as bright as a little sun.
A passing woman, seeing how adorable it was, couldn't resist taking a fruit from her basket and handing it to it. A street vendor also smiled and gave it a piece of candy. Wukong happily accepted it, its cheeks puffed out, overjoyed.
As I walked, a large crowd gathered in front of me, watching the acrobatic performance.
Wukong, bursting with curiosity, immediately peered inside. He saw the juggler take a deep breath and suddenly exhale a ball of fire—a truly spectacular sight. Wukong's eyes widened in astonishment, and he clapped his hands, making squeaking noises of amazement.
Seeing the people in front of him putting copper coins into the circus troupe's reward plate, Wukong imitated them, putting all the fruits given to him by others into the plate. This action made everyone laugh and praise, "This little monkey is really clever!"
Upon hearing this, Wukong puffed out his chest, extremely proud of himself.
Suddenly, Wukong's nose twitched, catching a familiar scent. It sniffed a couple more times, uncertainly, and then its eyes lit up with immense joy.
Suddenly, it darted through the crowd like an arrow, heading straight for a young man in plain clothes on the road not far away.
Wukong suddenly threw himself into the young man's arms, squeaking at him with a voice full of grievance and longing.
"Alright, I'm back now..."
The young man reached out and patted the little monkey's head reassuringly.
Just then, Master Yuding finally caught up. He leaned on his knees, panting heavily as he addressed the young man: "N-I'm sorry... This is my monkey... I'm sorry to have bothered you, please give it back to me..."
The young man looked up and smiled at Master Yuding: "Master, your new look... you're quite hairy..."
Master Yu Ding suddenly looked up, his unruly hair and beard standing on end: "Yang Jiao! You you you..."
He pointed at Yang Jiao, his face filled with disbelief.
"It's been a long time, Master."
"You're finally back!"
Now that his back pain and shortness of breath were gone, Master Yuding rushed to Yang Jiao's side in a few strides. Not caring that he was the only one who had returned, he looked at Wukong in Yang Jiao's arms and said, "Look, your monkey, here you go!"
"Squeak squeak"
Wukong cried out in surprise, not understanding why his master was so agitated. Did he also miss his father?
Yes, Wukong always regarded Yang Jiao as his father. After all, Yang Jiao had been with him since he was an embryo, providing him with nutrition and helping him grow. What else could he be but a father?
He's secretly learned a lot of knowledge from the human world; you can't hide it from him! He's the smartest monkey on Flower Fruit Mountain!
“Wukong…” Master Yuding looked at the little monkey and suddenly felt a little reluctant to part with him. “This is your real master. From now on, you will follow him. Don’t be sad to leave your master. I will come back to see you.”
"Squeak squeak".
Wukong tucked himself even closer into Yang Jiao's arms, without much reluctance.
Master Yu Ding paused, thinking, "That heartless little monkey is wasting my feelings!"
"Fine, now that you're back, I don't need to worry about you anymore. I'm going back to retire. Don't contact me unless it's absolutely necessary, and definitely don't contact me if there's a problem!"
Master Yu Ding waved his hand and turned to leave.
"Thank you, Master."
"You're welcome, you're welcome."
"Squeak!"
Upon realizing that Master Yuding was truly leaving, Wukong cried out twice in reluctance and reached out his paw to tug at his sleeve.
"You're reluctant to part with me now?" Master Yu Ding turned around, wanting to tease him a bit, but looking into his big, watery eyes, he felt a little sad. "Never mind..."
“Oh, right,” suddenly remembering something, Master Yuding looked at Yang Jiao again, “I named him Wukong, so that through cultivation, he could see the essence of the world, get rid of the shackles of ignorance and troubles, and achieve spiritual liberation and freedom.”
"Wukong, what a fine name. Thank you for bestowing this name upon me, Master."
"I'm glad you don't mind."
Master Yu Ding waved his hand casually and patted Wukong's head: "Little Wukong, stay with Yang Jiao. He has been thinking of you for many years and will not treat you badly. As for me, I finally have some free time. Let me enjoy it first, and I will come back to see you later."
After saying that, Master Yuding disappeared into the crowd in a few steps, afraid that if he was a step too slow, they would see his reddened eyes.
"Emotional... I can't help it, I'm getting older, that's just how I am..."
"Squeak..."
Wukong was a little sad, and Yang Jiao gently stroked his head: "It's okay, he will come back to see you. If you miss him, I will take you to find him."
Wukong nodded, feeling quite at ease leaning against Yang Jiao. He looked up at Yang Jiao and asked, "Squeak? (Where are we going?)"
"Master will take you home."
"squeak!"
Okay, I'm going home with Dad now—even though Dad doesn't want to admit he's my dad, I can be a considerate child. Indeed, I am the smartest and most filial monkey in the whole world!
...
"Father, Mother, I'm back."
"Jiao'er!"
Yang Tianyou and Yao Ji were pleasantly surprised to see Yang Jiao walk in carrying a small monkey.
They didn't ask him where he had gone. The child was old enough that they didn't need to get too involved. They just asked him how he had been doing lately and then took him back inside to rest.
"This is?"
Yao Ji looked at the rather lively little monkey in Yang Jiao's arms with some curiosity.
"This is my disciple Wukong. Wukong, these are my parents."
Yao Ji suddenly realized something and exchanged a glance with Yang Tianyou. The two, who were truly in sync, both thought of the "destined monkey" he had said he would go find a few years ago.
"Squeak!"
Wukong smiled broadly and bowed to Yang Tianyou and Yao Ji. He understood, he understood a lot, after all, his grandparents! How could he not know?
He is the eldest grandson of the legitimate wife!
"Oh, so good!"
Wukong's adorable appearance amused Yang Tianyou and Yao Ji, who couldn't help but fall in love with the little guy.
Receiving positive feedback, Wukong became even more lively, chattering excitedly with his hands and feet gesturing wildly. Even if they couldn't understand what he was saying, they could feel his joy, which made the others smile even more broadly.
Thus, in less than half a day, Wukong successfully captured the hearts of everyone in the Yang family, except for Fei Bai.
Aside from Fei Bai, who wanted to steal his father's place, Wukong's eldest grandson lived an exceptionally comfortable life.
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