Now Wukong entered Banana Cave once more.
Inside Banana Cave, the demons had gathered to drink, talk, and laugh.
Not long before, a little demon scouting outside had reported that the armies of the gods and Buddhas had withdrawn. The Bull Demon King thought they had won, and in his delight, he had invited everyone to feast and celebrate together.
Red Boy breathed fire, roasting a large bird until it was golden and dripping with fat, its rich aroma spreading everywhere.
A bee flew in, buzzing.
The Bull Demon King laughed. "I said we should make it savory, but Dragon Brother insisted on brushing it with honey. Now he's even drawn a bee here!"
Ao Tu smiled. "This bird's meat is too tough. Brushing it with honey makes it more tender when roasted. You two little demons standing guard over there, bring me a chair."
The Wild Boar Spirit and the Frog Spirit had no idea why he wanted a chair, but they obediently carried out his order, joining forces to carry over a large stone chair.
Ao Tu laughed. "You two little demons are far too earnest. A small one would have done. Why bring such a big chair?"
The Wild Boar Spirit said, "We thought the Great King wanted to sit, so we brought a large chair."
Smiling, Ao Tu tore off a piece of bird meat and gave it to the two little demons. "Off you go. This is your reward."
Overjoyed, the two little demons thanked him repeatedly and shared the meat.
Ao Tu set the chair beside him.
The Bull Demon King asked, "What do you need a chair for, Dragon Brother?"
Ao Tu said, "It's for a guest."
As his words fell, the bee Wukong had transformed into landed on the chair and returned