Yet Lin Tian did not speak up to excuse the monkey.
He had already pieced together the outline of the affair and knew whom the Wood Virtue Star Lord was working for.
He also trusted that the other party would not leave such a handle for him to seize.
This was a good opportunity to test the Jade Emperor's attitude as well.
He cleared his throat softly and said, "Your Majesty, Wukong is restless by nature and cannot bear to sit idle. Although he overturned the Demon-Sealing Bowl this time, he acted promptly and kept the demons from escaping. Why not count his service as atonement for his mistake?"
The Jade Emperor considered briefly and said, "Since the Vine Dao Venerable has spoken, I can hardly pursue the matter. Wukong, considering that this was your first offense and that you rendered meritorious service afterward, I will not hold you accountable this time.
"I shall assign you another duty. Are you willing?"
The monkey hurriedly thanked him for his grace and asked, "Your Majesty, what duty would that be?"
The Jade Emperor said, "Your Great Sage Equal to Heaven Residence happens to stand beside the Flat Peach Orchard. You shall oversee the orchard and tend to it morning and evening."
Just as expected. Lin Tian's gaze sharpened slightly.
The Flat Peach Orchard had still ended up in the monkey's hands.
The Jade Emperor was being far too deliberate. What exactly was he thinking?
The monkey noticed nothing. Hearing that he would oversee the orchard, he thanked the emperor joyfully.
Above them, the Jade Emperor waved his hand and dismissed the court.
Only after the Jade Emperor had left did the remaining civil and military immortals depart.
The monkey came over to Lin Tian and said with a grin, "Senior Brother, I've