In the back courtyard of Gao Mansion, outside the boudoir.
Zhu Ganglie rubbed his head, looking a little awkward.
The dead monkey in front of him had overheard everything he'd said to the woman he loved.
"My husband... who are you talking to?"
"Come inside. I don't mind what you look like. I know you have an important mission to fulfill, too. As long as you still have Cui Lan in your heart, I'll wait for you here in Gao Family Village until you return..."
Gao Cuilan spoke softly, her voice tinged with tears.
Bathed in candlelight, her lovely face, so easy to pity, flushed with a faint blush. If not for the last shred of modesty she clung to, she would have rushed out long ago to embrace and kiss Zhu Ganglie.
"Cui Lan... I... sigh!"
Zhu Ganglie still hesitated, sighing helplessly.
Just then.
Sun Wukong couldn't hold back any longer and crept up behind Zhu Ganglie.
"You silly fool, get in there already!"
"Playing the harmless pig while hiding a tiger, huh? You're pretty good at it!"
With a crash!
Zhu Ganglie swiftly smashed through the window and rolled to Gao Cuilan's feet.
"Transformation Technique, go!"
Sun Wukong was determined to see the good deed through to the end.
His magical power stirred, and the Seventy-two Earthly Fiend Transformation Technique enveloped Zhu Ganglie. In the next instant, the latter transformed into his former Marshal Tianpeng appearance.
Broad-shouldered and thick-waisted, he was powerfully built.
He wore golden armor, with a cloak fluttering behind him. Boundless radiance shone upon him, making him look every bit the divine and imposing figure.
"My husband... is this what you used to look like?"
"So handsome... Please, my husband, take me..."
Gao Cuilan pushed Zhu Ganglie onto the bed.
"Cui Lan, you..."
"Stinking monkey,