At that, Wukong raised a hand and rapped Bajie on the forehead.
Bajie clutched his forehead and stumbled half a step back.
"Ow! Monkey, what did you hit me for?"
"You idiot, you were asking for it!" Wukong snapped. "What nonsense are you spouting?"
Rubbing his forehead, Bajie looked down at the unconscious True Immortal Ruyi.
"Look at the Bull Demon King's family. You really have put every one of them through the wringer."
"And now you've even knocked his brother out and hauled him back."
Bajie looked up at Wukong. "If that isn't a feud, what is?"
Wukong glared. "What do you mean, I put them through the wringer? They all struck first!"
"I spoke nicely and gave way for ages. I'd already shown them plenty of respect."
Little White Dragon, who had been standing nearby, stepped closer.
"Eldest Brother, didn't you tell him about Red Boy's trials?"
"Of course I did!"
Wukong pointed at the unconscious True Immortal Ruyi.
"I told him that nephew of mine had received a Bodhisattva's guidance and was undergoing trials. Once his deeds and cultivation were complete, he would attain True Fruition."
"Sister-in-law Iron Fan is there with him. Mother and son are together-what danger could there be?"
Little White Dragon looked at True Immortal Ruyi.
"He still didn't believe you?"
"If he'd listened to even a single word, I wouldn't have had to bring him back."
Wukong folded his arms and said irritably:
"I exhausted every kind word I had, but he still charged at me, shouting nonsense about avenging his sister-in-law and his nephew, the Holy Infant. Said he'd chop me into mincemeat."
"Of course he couldn't beat me, and I let him off."
"Who knew the fellow would sneak back and hound me, refusing to let me draw any water?"