Indeed!
Sun Wukong was still pinned beneath Five Elements Mountain!
That meant the current point in time was the eve of the journey to obtain the scriptures!
"Thank you, waiter." Chu Yang took out a small piece of silver and slipped it into the waiter's hand.
The waiter was overjoyed. After thanking him repeatedly, he withdrew.
Chu Yang raised his teacup and took a gentle sip, but his mind was racing.
"Zhenguan Year Thirteen. The Water-Land Assembly is about to be held, and Tang Monk will soon set out to obtain the scriptures..."
"This point in time is both a challenge and an opportunity for me."
"If I can establish contact with Sun Wukong before Tang Monk reaches Five Elements Mountain, perhaps I can follow this thread."
"But before that, I need to do two things."
He set down his teacup, his gaze turning profound.
"The first is to settle Ruyan somewhere safe."
"Cui Yuanlang may have been intimidated by me for now, but with the Cui Family's influence, he will return sooner or later. If Ruyan remains in Chang'an City, she will eventually fall into his clutches."
"I have to find a way to get her out and send her somewhere safe."
"The second is to meet Taibai Jinxing."
"Taibai Jinxing is an envoy of the Heavenly Court and often descends to travel among mortals. If I can earn his favor, perhaps I can obtain an immortal cultivation technique and formally embark upon the path of cultivation."
"Only by gaining cultivation can I establish myself in this world, protect Ruyan, and have a chance to connect with Sun Wukong."
With that in mind, Chu Yang rose to his feet. After paying for the tea, he left the teahouse.
"First, I'll return to Chang'an City and bring Ruyan out."
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