Just then, Taishang Laojun suddenly arrived. He told Sun Wukong that the three demons were relatives of one of Tathagata Buddha's attendants and hoped Sun Wukong would show them mercy.
Sun Wukong glanced at Ye Chen and said to Taishang Laojun, "I hope you won't hold it against me, Laojun. It's just that..."
Taishang Laojun smiled. "Great Sage, speak your mind. There's no need to beat around the bush. I won't blame you."
After hearing that, Sun Wukong said, "Then I'll be frank. There were three demons in Shituo City, but I accidentally killed one of them. The other two are barely alive."
Taishang Laojun replied, "Great Sage, there's no need to feel guilty. If they hadn't given in to their own greed, how could they have ended up like this? It's all the cycle of cause and effect."
"Then I'll take the two remaining demons with me. I hope the rest of your journey goes smoothly and that you reach Western Heaven soon and attain enlightenment."
After watching Taishang Laojun leave, the group packed their things and continued their Journey to the West.
At that moment, Taishang Laojun brought the two demons to the Western Paradise.
Taishang Laojun clasped his hands to Buddha and said, "It's been a long time, Buddha. I hope you've been well."
"Taishang Dao Ancestor, it's been a long time. I hope you've been well," Buddha replied.
"Buddha, I've taken the two demons back. They were the mounts of Manjushri Bodhisattva and Samantabhadra Bodhisattva, and I've brought them here today. As for that relative you were trying to convert, Goku accidentally killed him. Hahahahaha..." said Taishang Laojun.
"Laojun, you jest. What relatives? I thought even the most stubborn nature could change, but I never expected him to be so wicked. He was truly incorrigible. So