Chapter 1303: Chapter 1301: The Dominant Zhu Bajie
“Found it!”
The registered items were naturally easy to find, and soon after, Spirit Official Li called out.
Zhu Bajie and Sha Wujing leaned over and looked, and indeed, the Immortal Register recorded the events of that time.
On the thirteenth day of the seventh month, Spirit Official Li received the Jade Emperor’s decree, instructing him to deliver the decree to the Dragon King of Jing River to bring rain to Chang’an City. The decree clearly specified the timing and duration of the rain.
After receiving the decree, Spirit Official Li did not dare to delay for a moment and immediately went to the Dragon King of Jing River to announce the decree.
For Spirit Official Li, delivering the decree to the Dragon Palace was just one of his many mundane tasks. Had it not been for the Dragon King of Jing River daring to secretly alter the timing and duration of the rain, which ultimately led to his own demise, Spirit Official Li might have long forgotten this decree.
“The thirteenth of the seventh month!”
Looking at the Immortal Register, which clearly recorded the events of that time, Zhu Bajie and Sha Wujing exchanged a glance.
Although Spirit Official Li did not remember the events of that year very clearly, the Dragon King of Jing River remembered very vividly.
Back then, while divining in Chang’an City, Yuan Shoucheng told him about the timing and duration of the rain, and the date happened to be the twelfth day of the seventh month!
Which was even earlier than when Spirit Official Li received the decree from the Jade Emperor!
Although it had long been clear that the death of the Dragon King of Jing River was suspicious, today, seeing the recorded time on the Immortal Register, they had tangible evidence. Zhu Bajie and Sha Wujing both understood that there was indeed something suspicious about the Dragon King’s death.
Logically, once the Jade Emperor’s decree was given to Spirit Official Li for proclamation, it should have been firsthand information.
But for this information to have been leaked in advance, there were only two possibilities.
First, there truly was a Great Supernatural Power Expert capable of foreseeing even the Jade Emperor’s decree.
Second, the Jade Emperor must have played a very disgraceful role in this incident.
“What’s wrong, Marshal? Is there something wrong with the Immortal Register?” Seeing the abnormal expressions on the faces of Zhu Bajie and Sha Wujing, Spirit Official Li asked in surprise.
“Whether it’s right or wrong, we, your fellow apprentices, naturally don’t know. Of course, we have to ask you!” Hearing this, Zhu Bajie spoke, “Could the records on the Immortal Register be wrong?”
“That’s impossible! Every time the Jade Emperor gives me a decree, I promulgate it on time and then report back. Everything is clearly recorded in the Immortal Register, and I have never made a mistake in thousands of years!” Spirit Official Li shook his head firmly in response.
“Very well! Since that’s the case, we’ll just borrow this Immortal Register for now!”
Having received Spirit Official Li’s definitive answer, Zhu Bajie nodded seriously and, as he spoke, tucked the Immortal Register away.
“Marshal, although I can freely consult the Immortal Register, taking it away…” Hearing this, Spirit Official Li showed a distressed expression.
“Moreover!”
However, Zhu Bajie ignored Spirit Official Li’s distress and continued, “Soon, our team might go to Lingxiao Hall to question the Jade Emperor about this matter. At that time, I hope you can stand up and testify!”
“Testify? Testify to what?” Hearing Zhu Bajie’s words, Spirit Official Li’s heart skipped a beat, and he nervously looked at Zhu Bajie, momentarily forgetting about them tucking away the Immortal Register.
“Of course, testify to the truth! You just have to recount what happened when the time comes on Lingxiao Hall. Do you think we would ask you to give false testimony?” Zhu Bajie’s eyes widened as he spoke earnestly.
Though Zhu Bajie was always simple and honest, naturally lazy during the Journey to the West team, when he got things done, as the former Marshal Tianpeng, he was quite decisive and swift.
“If you question the Jade Emperor in Lingxiao Hall and I testify, that’s…” Hearing this, Spirit Official Li’s face fell.
Now, the tense relationship between the Journey to the West team and the Jade Emperor was no secret. The confrontation was between the big players and had nothing to do with him.
If he got involved and earned the Jade Emperor’s grudge, he would never find a resting place for himself!
“Are you afraid of Jade Emperor’s retaliation?” Seeing Spirit Official Li’s look, Zhu Bajie asked.
“Of course, even if my testimony is true, His Majesty will surely bear a grudge against me! Then I am doomed!” Spirit Official Li nodded understandably and was nearly on the verge of tears.
“If you testify, you’ll have a way out, but if you refuse, I’m sorry, but since you know about our plan to question the Jade Emperor, we cannot let you stay!” Zhu Bajie said to Spirit Official Li with fierce eyes.
During the conversation, the God-Beating Whip in their hand was directly raised.
“Wait, Marshal, I am willing to testify, willing to…”
Judging by Zhu Bajie’s demeanor, it didn’t seem like a joke. Furthermore, Zhu Bajie was right. Now that they knew of their plan to question the Jade Emperor, if he didn’t agree, they would indeed not spare his life. The power of the God-Beating Whip was not something he could resist.
At this point, Spirit Official Li truly had no choice but to express his submission!
“Very good, a wise choice!” Upon receiving Spirit Official Li’s response, Zhu Bajie showed a satisfied expression, nodded, and said.
As he spoke, Zhu Bajie paused slightly, then comforted, “Don’t worry, Old Pig isn’t the kind of person with a ruthless heart. If you cooperate well, once this matter is over, I will also give you a bright path. Then you can go to Chang’an City in the lower realm and join the Ming Sect.”
“The sacred land of the Human Clan, also the headquarters of the Ming Sect, even if the Jade Emperor holds a grudge against you, there’s nothing he can do!”
“Really? Then I hope Marshal Tianpeng can spare me a way out when the time comes!” Hearing Zhu Bajie’s reassurance, Spirit Official Li’s eyes brightened, and he immediately cupped his hands at Zhu Bajie and said.
By this time, Spirit Official Li was indeed driven to the brink. Zhu Bajie’s words were like a lifeline to him, and all he could do was grasp it tightly.
With this said, the task Zhu Bajie needed to do was considered done. Immediately, he left the Immortal Pavilion along with Spirit Official Li.
As they left, Spirit Official Li only said he wanted to take back the Immortal Register recording his matters to see if there were any errors and gave some treasures to the guards, successfully getting through.
Having obtained the Immortal Register as evidence, and having subdued Spirit Official Li to testify in the Lingxiao Hall, the matter was considered perfectly completed. Zhu Bajie and Sha Wujing had no intention of staying in the Heavenly Court longer and turned to leave.
However, just as Zhu Bajie was about to leave the Heavenly Court, he paused slightly, looked in the direction of the Moon Palace, and said, “Junior Brother Sha, look, the Moon Palace is just ahead. It’s been a while since Fairy Zixia and Monkey Brother have met. Do you think she might have some messages for Monkey Brother? Shall we go to the Moon Palace?”
“Second Senior Brother, if Fairy Zixia really has words for Senior Brother, it must be something she doesn’t want outsiders to hear. Why would she let you deliver a message? Let’s not go!” Hearing Zhu Bajie’s suggestion, Sha Wujing spoke out, directly refusing.
“Alright!” Hearing Sha Wujing’s refusal, Zhu Bajie shook his head somewhat helplessly, and silently sighed in his heart.
However, after sighing, Zhu Bajie continued, “Speaking of which, Junior Brother Sha, ever since you descended to the mortal realm, it’s been a very long time since you’ve seen Fairy Chang’e dance. How about we take this opportunity to check out the Moon Palace?”
“Second Senior Brother…” Listening to Zhu Bajie, Sha Wujing looked a bit bemused, advising.
“Junior Brother Sha, how about we just sneak a peek? How about that? Just a quick look…”
Thinking that the Moon Palace was not far ahead, and the long-thought-about Fairy Chang’e was inside, Zhu Bajie felt a surge of excitement, as if his actions were completely beyond his control.
Although on the surface he was discussing with Sha Wujing, his figure couldn’t help but fly in the direction of the Moon Palace.
“Second Senior Brother!”
Seeing Zhu Bajie almost unable to control himself, Sha Wujing became anxious, rushed forward, tightly embraced Zhu Bajie’s figure, and loudly shouted, “Second Senior Brother, let’s hurry back! Otherwise, if you insist, I’ll have to video call Master to talk to you!”
One must admit, Sha Wujing’s words were effective.
Thinking of Jiang Liu, the excitement in Zhu Bajie’s heart cooled considerably.
After a moment of silence, Zhu Bajie shook his head a bit helplessly, saying to Sha Wujing, “Alright, Junior Brother Sha, let’s go back then!”
“Yes, Second Senior Brother, let’s go quickly!” Hearing Zhu Bajie’s words, Sha Wujing released his hold and said.
During the conversation, he pulled the reluctant Zhu Bajie, who kept looking back at every step, and turned to leave.
Soon, Zhu Bajie and Sha Wujing passed through the South Heavenly Gate, greeted several Heavenly Soldiers and Generals guarding it, and descended to the mortal world.
Back beside Jiang Liu, Zhu Bajie took out the Immortal Register and presented it in front of Jiang Liu, simultaneously recounting everything that happened in the Heavenly Court in detail to Jiang Liu.
“Hmm, it seems good, everything is under control!” Putting away the Immortal Register, Jiang Liu nodded.
Next, it’s just a matter of waiting a few days to see if there’s any action against Yuan Shoucheng from Sun Wukong’s side.
If not, then the master and disciples will go directly to the Lingxiao Hall.