Ranmu fell silent for a moment, then finally let out a soft sigh:
"Ah... fine."
With a flip of his hand, a warm, lustrous gourd appeared in his palm, which he handed to Wukong:
"Senior brother, there are quite a few pills inside.
A sweep with your Spiritual Sense will tell you their effects, so I will not go into detail.
Since you are heading out to travel, I happen to have some things I need as well."
Wukong smoothly snatched the gourd and tucked it straight into his sleeve:
"Easy enough, easy enough. Rest assured, junior brother, I will give it my all."
Ranmu raised a finger and lightly hooked it through the air.
As spiritual light flowed, a list recording the names of Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures gradually took shape.
With a flick of his finger, the list landed steadily in Wukong's hand.
Without examining it closely, Wukong put it away and cupped his hands. "Junior brother, I will take my leave first."
"Mm."
Ranmu nodded slightly and watched him depart.
With a flicker, Wukong vanished from the main hall.
In the next instant, he appeared atop the stone steps outside the hall.
Just then, Bai Nuo came walking over from the pill room, carrying a tray with a small jade box placed on it.
"Xiao Bai!" Wukong called out at once, having spotted him.
Bai Nuo looked up at the sound. Seeing that it was Wukong, he smiled.
"Oh, it's Monkey Bro."
Wukong took several steps toward him and pointed at the jade box on the tray.
"What's this?"
Bai Nuo explained, "Teacher Ranmu promised to teach me pill refinement. This is my assignment."
"Not bad, not bad."
Wukong reached out and rubbed his head. "I had originally planned to take you traveling with me.
But