Heavenly Emperor Palace.
Gungun had been dancing with the female immortals when it learned that the Monkey God had come to seek an audience again. At once, its bold... no, graceful dance came to a halt. A trace of helplessness crossed its great, chubby face. It waved a paw, telling the female immortals to stop and withdraw to either side, then flashed back to the main seat and said, "Let him in."
"Yes." The divine official who had brought the announcement cupped his fists in acknowledgment, then bowed and withdrew.
A moment later, the Monkey God walked in. He first bowed to Gungun with his hands clasped, then went straight to the point, asking Gungun to hand Bull Devil King and the others over to him to deal with.
Gungun did not hesitate. To give him face, it... agreed to half his request.
Flood Dragon Devil King, Peng Devil King, Lion Camel King, and the others could all leave with the Monkey God, but not Bull Devil King. Gungun still had a use for him.
"Your Majesty..." Seeing that Gungun would not hand Bull Devil King over as well, the Monkey God wanted to say more. Gungun promptly raised a bear paw to stop him and said, "Bull Devil King will be fine. He is a Saint's mount. You can tell Sun Wukong not to worry."
Hearing this, the Monkey God felt reassured. He lowered his head to Gungun and replied, "Yes, Your Majesty."
"Monkey God."
"Your old servant is here."
"I'm leaving Sun Wukong to you. Remember to train him well. When the Journey to the Western Heaven begins, I will need an obedient, sensible monkey," Gungun instructed the Monkey God.
"Your old servant understands. Please rest assured, Your Majesty," the Monkey God promised.
"Mm. My Little Penglai Orchard