Seeing Tang Sanzang and Ye Chen wake up, Sun Wukong breathed a sigh of relief. Tang Sanzang had been rescued, and that put his mind at ease.
He told Ye Chen to wait there while he went out to take care of a few things, promising he'd be back soon. Ye Chen had no choice but to stay by Tang Sanzang's side and wait for Sun Wukong to return, without knowing where he'd gone.
"Amitabha. Ye Chen, what exactly is Sun Wukong's story? Is he... reliable?" Tang Sanzang suddenly asked after Sun Wukong had left.
"Although Sun Wukong is a monkey, his origins are extraordinary. They say he came into being when a spirit stone left behind after Nuwa mended the heavens absorbed the essence of the sun and moon. That's why he was born with Innate Divine Strength."
"He also traveled far and wide to study under various masters, and got the Golden Cudgel he carries from the East Sea Dragon Palace. Five hundred years ago, he even wreaked havoc in the Celestial Palace. His magic power far surpassed that of the various immortals, and only Buddha could suppress him."
After Ye Chen answered honestly, worry indeed appeared on Tang Sanzang's face. Seeing this, Ye Chen sat down beside him. "But don't worry, Master. That monkey is terrified of Buddha now. He won't cause any trouble."
"Most importantly, I'm holding one of his secrets. He may seem fierce, but in truth, he wouldn't dare act recklessly. You can trust him."
"Amitabha. I'm not afraid of dying myself. I'm afraid that if this monkey loses control again on the Journey to the West, like he did before, innocent people might get caught up in it."
"That won't happen, Master. I believe you're capable of keeping him in check. Besides, he