When Li Jiancheng reached the summit of Mount Tai, he saw Yang Chan, Verdant Green Maiden, and Sun Huo Wang—two women and a monkey—gathered around a stove before the palaces of Jade Emperor Peak.
"This..."
Li Jiancheng froze on the spot.
He had actually met both Yang Chan and Sun Huo Wang before.
When Yang Jian and Bai Susu had married at the Qing Xiao Jade Maiden Temple, they had both been there.
It was only that the two groups had not interacted much at the time.
So despite having met them before, Li Jiancheng did not recognize Yang Chan or Sun Huo Wang now. He was still shocked by Sun Huo Wang, a monkey that could stand, walk, and speak.
What breed of monkey was this?
Sun Huo Wang noticed the strange look in Li Jiancheng's eyes.
"You lad, what are you staring at?"
"Cough, cough—"
Li Jiancheng hurriedly coughed, took a step back, and bowed to Verdant Green Maiden.
"Master, I'm here."
Even without making a sound, Verdant Green Maiden had long known Li Jiancheng was approaching. With her back to him, she waved a hand and pointed to a spot beside her. "Find yourself a place to squat. We're having roast meat today."
Only then did Li Jiancheng notice the pile of fresh game behind the three of them.
His expression was astonished, but he obediently walked to the side and squatted down.
"Take it."
Yang Chan raised a hand and passed Li Jiancheng a roasted pig's trotter.
"Many thanks, this..."
Li Jiancheng hurriedly thanked Yang Chan, but did not know how to address her. Verdant Green Maiden said slowly from the side, "Yang Chan, my disciple, the Holy Mother of Mount Hua. If you wish to be more respectful, simply call her the Third Holy Mother."