Since Wuji had promised Nüwa that he would protect that monkey, he naturally could not let Sun Wukong truly be schemed against and crippled.
However, the monkey was violent and unruly by nature. Letting him suffer a little would do no harm; it might help rid him of his crude habits.
"Oh? He actually dared to cause trouble in the Underworld. That is Sage Houtu's territory, so the monkey will probably suffer! Wuji, he will be all right, won't he?"
Nüwa's heart stirred, and she spoke with some concern as she looked at Wuji.
She knew that Houtu, who lived in the Underworld, was Wuji's beloved.
Back when the Wu and Yao stood opposed, her relationship with Houtu had already been strained. Now, because of Wuji, things had become even more awkward between them.
Moreover, they were both immortal and indestructible Sages. If they did not resolve their hostility toward one another, Wuji would be caught in the middle and have a difficult time.
Thinking of this, Wuji felt that the matter needed to be resolved urgently.
"Nüwa, stay in the city for a few days. I will make a trip to the Underworld.
"Besides dealing with that monkey, there is another matter that should be settled as well!"
"Mm, Wuji, are you referring to Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva of Western Buddhism?"
"That's right. I have a share in the Underworld as well. Western Buddhism has quite some nerve, daring to offend me.
"This time, I will make them understand the consequences! If they want to meddle in Underworld affairs, they must pay a heavy price!"
Thinking of Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva, Wuji remembered that he had not had the time to deal with him since returning to the Primordial Wilderness. Now, he could conveniently drive this Bodhisattva away during his trip to the