Chapter 39 – The Spiritual Monkey Presents a Treasure
The Wudang Seven Heroes, accompanied by some exceptional third-generation disciples, set out for the Dragon Slaying Conference. This resulted in a noticeable reduction in people on Wudang Mountain.
However, Ning Changge continued to live his tranquil life as usual. He simply stayed in the scripture chamber, reading scriptures, and practicing cultivation. Occasionally, he contemplated the mysteries of nature. His life was quite comfortable.
Zhang Sanfeng hadn’t gone into seclusion, and there was no need for him to conduct lectures at the moment. Among the third-generation disciples, there were capable individuals who managed the mundane affairs efficiently.
The Lingcao Dao Group in the Martial Arts Square had almost become Zhang Sanfeng’s exclusive seat. As Ning Changge chose not to attend, Song Yuanqiao and the others didn’t feel they had the right to use it. However, Zhang Sanfeng was easy-going and didn’t mind at all.
He felt that he would soon go into seclusion to break through to the realm of a Land immortal. Therefore, he took this opportunity to share martial arts insights and philosophical teachings with his disciples and grand-disciples. Although Zhang Sanfeng couldn’t illustrate abstract concepts as vividly as Ning Changge with his Spirit Vision, decades of experience allowed him to convey wisdom and insights that surpassed what Song Yuanqiao and the others could provide.
The third-generation disciples were captivated by his teachings.
Ning Changge occasionally hid among the clouds and listened to these public lessons, which also provided him with a unique perspective and valuable knowledge.
One day, he flew above the clear skies, drifting through the clouds, and slowly descended behind Tianzhu Peak.
Tianzhu Peak was enormous. Wudang Sect’s various halls and pavilions only occupied a small portion of it. The rest of the mountain was left in its natural state, making it one of Ning Changge’s favorite places to relax when he wasn’t in the scripture chamber.
Ning Changge wore a black and white Daoist robe and stood barefoot on the ground. A green aura circulated around him, giving him the appearance of an exiled immortal.
As he extended his spiritual awareness, he was momentarily surprised. There was a commotion in the distance.
Two distinct roars and growls followed one after the other. Ning Changge’s spiritual awareness clearly observed the events happening in the distance, and his eyes revealed astonishment.
In the woods, a large and small creature were locked in a fierce battle.
The larger one was nearly nine feet long, with a hanging white forehead. It was the king of beasts, a fierce tiger.
The smaller one, however, was somewhat unusual. Covered in golden fur, it stood on two legs and reached about the height of Ning Changge’s chest. It was a golden monkey.
This golden monkey bared its teeth and brandished a crude stone spear, though calling it a spear was generous; it was more like a wooden stick with a slightly sharpened tip.
Its eyes sparkled with intelligence, and it seemed lean but had the appearance of a steel frame, allowing it to wrestle with the fierce tiger. Despite multiple collisions, it remained unscathed.
Whenever they clashed, crashing into tree trunks or boulders, the monkey would quickly get up. It was the stone spear that occasionally left wounds on the tiger, causing it to bleed and boosting the monkey’s confidence.
The golden monkey hissed triumphantly, raising its head high. Fear began to appear in the tiger’s eyes, and after another round of struggle, it couldn’t contain its fear any longer and fled!
The golden monkey cheered in excitement, overjoyed with its victory.
Ning Changge’s eyes widened in astonishment. “I didn’t expect such a spiritual creature on Tianzhu Peak.”
As he activated his Spirit Vision, he could clearly see that the golden monkey’s body contained traces of spiritual energy. Although not abundant, it was enough to enhance its physical strength, allowing it to battle a tiger despite its small size.
He quietly observed, making no effort to conceal his presence.
However, the monkey suddenly felt a tremendous pressure shrouding it, and it instinctively turned around. Its pupils shrank as it saw a figure in a black and white Daoist robe standing there.
Initially prepared to snarl and show its ferocity, the monkey suddenly froze, and a visible expression of joy appeared in its eyes. Read complete version only at novel✦fire.net
Ning Changge was taken aback. The monkey, with cautious movements, tossed aside its crude stone spear and approached him, gesturing with its hands and making respectful salutes.
It was overflowing with gratitude.
Although the monkey couldn’t speak, it was intelligent. It realized that the source of its newfound intelligence and abilities was related to Ning Changge. It had observed Ning Changge’s visit when he created the celestial phenomenon and absorbed the spiritual energy on Tianzhu Peak. Therefore, upon recognizing Ning Changge, it immediately expressed its gratitude.
Ning Changge felt a surge of emotion. He patted the monkey’s head gently and said, “While I played a part, it was your own fate that led to this. Since you have this opportunity, make the most of it in the future.”
The monkey’s eyes sparkled with joy and excitement as it listened. It may not have fully understood Ning Changge’s words, but it could sense his emotions.
Seeing Ning Changge preparing to leave, the monkey became anxious. It tugged at his Daoist robe and clumsily gestured.
Ning Changge raised an eyebrow, trying to understand the monkey’s signs. “Are you saying that I should stay here?”
He made a gesture in response.
The monkey nodded eagerly, and when it saw Ning Changge nod in agreement, it quickly leaped onto a tree branch and disappeared into the distance.
Ning Changge’s curiosity was piqued. Why did the monkey want him to stay?
It didn’t take long for his question to be answered. The monkey returned, slightly out of breath. Its eyes were filled with excitement, and it carefully held out a red spiritual fruit and presented it to Ning Changge.
Ning Changge was moved. Even without using his Spirit Vision, he could sense that this spiritual fruit contained abundant spiritual energy, surpassing any spiritual herbs he had possessed before.
The monkey’s offering was truly remarkable.
The monkey’s eyes gleamed with joy and excitement. It rolled and leaped around in jubilation.