Eliminating them, or at least defeating one of them, became the shared intention of the group.
After instructing Fan Yao to look after the house, and reminding her to flee at the first sign of danger to the Dragon Palace of the East Sea, Wukong finally left with Yang Jian and the others.
Seeing Fan Yao’s moved expression, Yang Jian couldn’t help but shake his head.
Although Wukong was indifferent to romantic feelings, his excessive care for those around him, coupled with his heroic spirit, made it all too easy for women to misunderstand him.
Yang Jian had clearly noticed that Fan Yao was touched by Wukong’s concern, even showing a hint of affection.
But she seemed to be very self-aware, so she restrained herself immediately and severed the budding sentiment in her heart.
"Wukong, in the future, you really don’t need to be so good to those around you,"
Yang Jian couldn’t help but advise.
Wukong’s eyes widened, and he said unhappily, "What kind of talk is that? Why shouldn’t I be good to those around me?"
Yang Jian’s words left Wukong dissatisfied.
Was there something wrong with being kind to those close to him?
Seeing Wukong’s displeasure, Yang Jian said with a wry smile, "Have you forgotten about Nu Ba and Lady Dragon of Wealth?"
Wukong paused for a moment, looking at Yang Jian and asking, "What do you mean by that?"
Before Yang Jian could answer, Tathagata Buddha spoke up, "If you care too much for those around you, it’s not too much of a problem with men. But women are prone to getting lost in those feelings, developing affection for you. Just now, that Miss Fan Yao had a fleeting moment of fondness for you. However, she’s a sensible girl and knew that nothing good would come from falling for you, so she decisively cut off her feelings."
Wukong wore a skeptical look. Was it really so serious?
If it had just been Yang Jian, Wukong might not have believed him, thinking he was overthinking it.
But now that even Tathagata was saying so, Wukong would have issues if he still refused to believe it.
Frowning, Wukong couldn’t help but say, "I can’t control that, I’m just genuinely concerned for everyone around me, how could I predict their thoughts?"
Wukong was visibly annoyed, and somewhat gloomy.
In his view, he hadn’t done anything wrong; it was others’ thoughts that were too complicated.
Is love really that alluring? He didn’t feel it at all.
Thinking about this, Wukong realized it had been a long time since he last saw Dragon Girl and Nu Ba, and he wondered how they were doing.
They must have been heartbroken when they left last time, otherwise, why haven’t they returned by now?
Stroking his chin, Wukong realized he truly had hurt them.
Reflecting on this, Wukong began to grasp a bit of what Yang Jian and the others had been saying.
If a woman by his side developed feelings for him, and he didn’t reciprocate, it was highly likely he would hurt those women.
Just like with Nu Ba and Lady Dragon of Wealth, it had been the same situation.
No wonder Yang Jian reminded him.
"Do you understand now?"
Seeing the expression on Wukong’s face, Yang Jian smiled faintly.
Wukong nodded slightly, saying, "I kind of get it now, but not completely."
Yang Jian shook his head, trying to discuss love with Wukong was like playing the lute to a cow.
This guy probably had nothing else in his head aside from cultivation and combat.
They say heroes are impatient with lengthy affairs and love, yet Wukong displayed none of that.
This guy had nothing in his brain but cultivation, period.
Tathagata Buddha watching this couldn’t help but shake his head, saying, "Don’t bother telling him, it’s pointless."
Wukong glared at Tathagata Buddha and retorted, "What do you mean pointless? It’s as if you understand so much."
"I know much more than you do,"
Tathagata Buddha said with a smile.
Wukong scoffed and said, "Of course you do, Bi Lian is still waiting for you in Kunlun. By the way, if you’re willing, I can speak to Queen Mother of the West and ask her to give Bi Lian to you."
At the mention of the name Bi Lian, Tathagata Buddha had a moment of stunned silence.
Yang Jian was suddenly curious, asking who Bi Lian was.
"Don’t you dare speak,"
Tathagata Buddha said in embarrassment and anger.
If Wukong spilled the beans, how could he save face in the Three Realms?
Moreover, those gossiping Immortals and Buddhas would most likely spin tales about him.
Even various versions of legends could arise.
Such as the story of Tathagata and Bi Lian that must not be told.
Or the Thousand and One Nights of Tathagata and Bi Lian.
Never underestimate the gossiping hearts of the Immortals.
Having no concept of time, they lived long lives.
Their only pleasure probably lay in idle chatter to pass their long days.
A juicy scoop like Tathagata’s would guarantee them an interesting time for a while.
Wukong, of course, paid no heed to Tathagata Buddha’s annoyance. With great animation, he recounted all he knew about Tathagata and Bi Lian’s story.
Yang Jian was stunned, only now realizing who the true legendary figure was.
It was unexpected that Tathagata Buddha, who seemed to be the leader of the Buddhist Realm, had such a romantic history.
"How did Queen Mother of the West get involved?"
"That Bi Lian is actually a fairy under the Queen Mother of the West. The first time I saw her, I knew her true form right away. Sadly, this old monk was clueless and sweet-talked her, nearly getting married,"
Wukong said, then suddenly looked at Tathagata in surprise.
"Don’t tell me you’ve already done the deed, because if that’s the case, you really have to take responsibility for Bi Lian."