Sun Wukong had to avenge Li Chang’an, and Yan Chixia thought it would take a long time even if he sought revenge,
after all, killing a Supreme one is not such an easy task.
Yan Chixia had not expected that, in just two days, Sun Wukong already brought the flesh and blood of Yinghuo.
"Thank you, Great Saint."
Yan Chixia expressed his thanks, then quickly departed.
Sun Wukong was somewhat puzzled, not knowing what he had gone to do.
Divine Thought followed Yan Chixia, and Sun Wukong soon understood.
Yan Chixia brought over three large black dogs, then opened the package, which immediately got the attention of the black dogs.
The three black dogs enjoyed the feast, lucky for Sun Wukong and the others who had already refined the essence and energy and Aureole, otherwise those dogs would’ve been unable to touch it.
Yan Chixia showed a look of satisfaction.
With the debt of vengeance settled, his heart found some solace.
Sun Wukong thought for a moment, then plucked a strand of fur to give to Yan Chixia.
"I’m very sorry about Li Chang’an’s incident. This is one of Old Sun’s hairs, connected to my aura. If you’re ever in trouble, just destroy this hair and Old Sun will arrive at the earliest time."
Yan Chixia did not refuse.
He often slayed demons and eradicated evil, facing danger was actually a common occurrence.
Having one of Sun Wukong’s hairs was after all an added security.
"If you encounter any difficulties, you can find me at Huaguo Mountain or ask the branches of the Great Sage Sect to notify Old Sun. In these Three Realms, there’s not much that Old Sun can’t handle."
After looking at Sun Wukong, Yan Chixia said, "Thank you, Great Saint."
Sun Wukong patted Yan Chixia on the shoulder and sighed.
Having said that, he cupped his hands towards Li Chang’an’s gravesite and left.
Yan Chixia sat there, watching the three black dogs finish off Yinghuo’s flesh and blood before leaving.
In the end, Li Chang’an had already perished.
However, this had filled Yan Chixia’s heart with fury.
There were too many demons in the world, causing too many tragedies.
Even if he wasn’t the most powerful, he was determined to wield his sword to slay demons and purge the demonic miasma from this world.
He would do as much as he was able to.
Even if he perished in the end, he would not hold back.
If it were before, Yan Chixia would never have thought this way; he preferred a secluded life, wishing not to be involved with gods, immortals, or demons.
It was clear that the death of Li Chang’an had struck him hard, even changing the principles that Yan Chixia had always upheld.
After tidying up a bit, Yan Chixia turned and left.
The Three Realms were not yet peaceful, it was not yet time for him to live in seclusion.
At this moment, Sun Wukong had returned to Huaguo Mountain, where Nu Ba was waiting. When she saw Sun Wukong return, she immediately breathed a sigh of relief.
The news of their slaying of Yinghuo had not yet reached Huaguo Mountain, and Nu Ba was naturally worried.
Seeing Sun Wukong return, she immediately asked how things had gone.
"Yinghuo is already dead, sent by Old Sun to the front of Li Chang’an’s grave, and Chang’an’s vengeance could be considered settled."
Nu Ba showed a smile, very excited.
Looking at her, Sun Wukong said, "Do you think I’m being too much of a stickler to rules?"
Nu Ba was taken aback, not understanding what Sun Wukong meant.
Sun Wukong’s eyes were shining with a sharp light as he said in a deep voice, "When the Water God asked me to deal with that Yinghuo, I should have directly taken action. Knowing that it was someone who wouldn’t behave, such a person had no right to stay in the Three Realms. It would’ve been best to eliminate him. But because he hadn’t committed evil, I chose not to act, inadvertently causing Li Chang’an’s death. I think I was wrong."
Now Nu Ba understood Sun Wukong’s meaning.
She laughed softly and said, "Great Saint is too kind-hearted, trying to set an example for the Three Realms so that order can be maintained, and you are indeed one of the creators of the current order of heaven and earth. If you yourself acted wantonly, how could you convince others? Others may not understand the Great Saint, but could I not?"
Hearing Nu Ba’s words, Sun Wukong felt very heartened.
A confidante, that’s what it must be.
Having someone who understands you is truly important.
"However, from now on I don’t plan on being such a stickler for rules anymore; otherwise, when I encounter unruly folk like Yinghuo, it’s easy to suffer a major loss."
Sun Wukong said gravely.
Clearly, the matter with Yinghuo had given him a great shock.
He had never cared much for the rules of the world, were it not for the fact that he personally created the current Heavenly Court.
Although Sun Wukong was not one of the Heavenly Court’s servicemen, in others’ eyes, he was one of the lords of the Heavenly Court, with a status second only to Great Emperor Ziwei, and in some respects, he had even more deterrent power than Great Emperor Ziwei.
Therefore, Sun Wukong had gradually started to restrain some of his actions, becoming less capricious.
Looking at it now, he had been mistaken.
His former fearsome reputation wasn’t due to being invincible in strength; not many in the Heavenly Court could defeat him, but some could, primarily because they were wary of his recklessness.
"Whatever the Great Saint does is right. Using different methods for different people is the true way to power," Nu Ba said with a gentle smile.
Sun Wukong smiled, feeling much more relaxed after understanding this,
Yinghuo’s death caused a great uproar in the Three Realms.
Some said the Heavenly Court was too overbearing, damaging them.
But others said Yinghuo had brought about his own doom and had no one else to blame.
From the Primordial Era, he caused trouble and killed many.
This time, just because Sun Wukong invited the Water God to join the ranks of the Heavenly Court, he had killed someone close to Sun Wukong. His actions were so overbearing that his death was only just; anything else would have been against the natural order.