Sun Wukong could ignore Old Master Gao, but now that Old Master Gao had spoken to him, he had no choice but to respond.
Tang Xuanzang recited a Buddhist Chant, then looked at Sun Wukong. "Wukong, what exactly is going on?"
"The Pig Demon is right before us. Why aren't you capturing him?"
Tang Xuanzang asked.
Sun Wukong had no choice but to answer, "Master, this Pig Demon is no ordinary Pig Demon. Guanyin Bodhisattva personally designated him as your disciple."
"He is my junior fellow disciple and will accompany us on the Journey to the West."
"Hm?"
Upon hearing Zhu Bajie's words, Tang Xuanzang was utterly bewildered. There was such an arrangement?
"This Pig Demon is my disciple?"
Tang Xuanzang stood rooted to the spot, unsure what to say. Old Master Gao, meanwhile, finally understood.
So this Pig Demon was a disciple personally appointed by Guanyin Bodhisattva for Elder Tang! Elder Sun was mindful of that relationship, which was why he did not dare make a move.
He understood.
Old Master Gao understood completely.
Old Master Gao looked at Sun Wukong. "Elder Sun, so this Pig Demon is a disciple personally appointed by the Bodhisattva for Elder Tang."
"I understand, I understand. You are sworn brothers, beloved friends and family!"
"Elder Sun, I'll pay more. This old man will pay more! As long as Elder Sun subdues this Pig Demon, I'll pay more. Money is not a problem."
In Old Master Gao's eyes, this Pig Demon was Sun Wukong's sworn brother, his beloved friend and family. Without extra payment, he simply did not believe Sun Wukong would act.
As long as he was willing to pay more, Elder Sun would surely subdue the Pig Demon for the sake of silver.
Hearing this, Sun Wukong was somewhat stunned by Old