Reward Settlement

But a single thought could change the course of events, and the people were filled with hope.

The Four Wind, Rain, Thunder, and Lightning Deities performed their magic in Fengxian County, accompanied by the booming thunder and the pattering Lightning.

Thick, indistinct clouds, and a hazy, Black Fog.

A Gale howled, and lightning blazed.

In an instant, a flash of red sales sprouted, shaking the entire land.

The people knelt down in unison, thanking Heaven and Earth and Earth for their blessings.

The rain began to fall in a sudden downpour.

What a wonderful rain!

The good rain poured down on the rivers and seas, obscuring the fields and filling the sky with mist.

A waterfall cascades down before the eaves, its melodious sound echoing outside the window.

Ten thousand households and a thousand doors revere Heaven; six streets and three markets are flooded with water.

The east and west waterways are all full, and the north and south streams and bends are all interconnected.

Withered seedlings are moistened, Withered Tree revive. Fields are lush with hemp and wheat, and villages are abundant with beans and grains.

Travelers enjoy selling goods, while farmers love cultivating the land.

From now on, millet and sorghum will grow abundantly, naturally leading to a bountiful harvest.

With favorable weather and abundant harvests, the people live in peace and happiness; with calm seas and clear rivers, they enjoy a life of tranquility.

The rain fell heavily for a day, and the gods withdrew their Supernatural Ability.

The old County Governor pleaded, "Gods! Gods! One day's rain is not enough for a year's supply. Please, let it rain more!"

Wukong laughed and said, "From now on, we shall respect Heaven and Earth, ensuring favorable weather and abundant harvests, and there will be no need for every household to line up earthenware jars in front of their eaves!"

The old County Governor was even more grateful after hearing this.

The entire county's residents came out to express their gratitude.

Wukong instructed the Four Wind, Rain, Thunder, and Lightning Deities to appear so that the people could admire their divine countenances.

Then, the Wind-Assisting Deity, Lightning God, Thunder Generals, and Dragon King appeared in the clouds, and the people copied their images, hoping to have them sculpted and offered incense in the future.

The four gods stayed for an hour to be admired by the people, but then dared not linger and returned to report to the emperor.

After seeing the four gods off, Wukong descended from the cloud and said to the old County Governor:

"Now that the matter is settled, it's time to pack up and leave!"

The old County Governor said, "Such kindness from the elders is truly difficult to repay. I will have someone build a shrine and temple in their honor, and offer them a grand feast. Please, elders, stay a few more days."

Wukong said, "We are wandering monks, and it is really inconvenient for us to stay here permanently."

The old County Governor continued to try and persuade him to stay.

Tang Sanzang laughed and said, "Wukong, let's stay a few more days!"

Hearing this, Wukong was full of doubt, but seeing that Tang Sanzang had said so, he agreed anyway. After the group returned to their lodgings, Wukong asked Tang Sanzang:

"Master, you've always prioritized the Journey to the West, so why are you now only interested in his vegetarian feast and wanting to stay for an extended period?"

Tang Sanzang laughed and said, "Wukong, it's not that I'm greedy for the feast, but you don't understand that County Marquis's intentions!"

Wukong asked, "What's on his mind?"

Tang Sanzang said, "Firstly, he is grateful to you and me for praying for rain, so he built a shrine and temple to repay our kindness. Secondly, he is the parent of the entire prefecture, and fearing things might not be done properly, he wants to wait a few more days to see how the weather is in the prefecture!"

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Upon hearing this, Wukong understood and laughed, "These officials are so calculating; they don't even trust me, Old Sun."

Tang Sanzang laughed and said, "That's only human nature, no need to worry about it. Let's stay a few more days."

Bajie exclaimed happily, "It's good to stay! It's much better here than to be out there Sleeping in the Open!"

The four of them then stayed temporarily in Fengxian County.

The old County Governor ordered the construction of an additional ancestral hall overnight and prepared a grand banquet.

The following day, a grand vegetarian feast was held to entertain the fourfold assembly.

A feast for one day, a banquet for two days; a thank you today, a thanks tomorrow; the stay will last for half a month, and indeed, the morning mist rises, and the weather is favorable.

Meanwhile, the temple was also completed.

Tang Sanzang asked in surprise, "How could it be so fast?"

The old County Governor said, "Firstly, I urged the workers to hurry up, and secondly, the people sincerely respected and loved us, working day and night, with everyone contributing their strength, which is why it was completed so quickly."

Tang Sanzang was overjoyed to hear this.

The old County Governor led Tang Sanzang and his disciples to watch.

Inside the temple halls, there are statues of the four disciples, the gods of wind, Thunder God, and the Dharma Master Alu. These are not surprising. What is unexpected is that there is also a statue of the Water Virtue Star Lord, and it is quite Incense Offerings with worshippers.

The old County Governor said, "Please, Elder Tang, bestow upon us a name for the temple."

Tang Sanzang said, "Let's call it Sweet Rain Temple then."

Everyone was delighted. The old County Governor then treated Tang Sanzang and his disciples to a farewell banquet. Afterward, the people of the prefecture, both high and low, escorted the four of them thirty miles outside the city to express their gratitude.

Heavenly Realm, in the Lingxiao Hall.

The Four Wind, Rain, Thunder, and Lightning Deities reported back.

After inquiring about various matters, the Celestial Worthy Jade Emperor summoned the Gongcao and said:

"When did the Water Virtue Star Lord Lower Realm? Has he performed Merit?"

The Year-Duty Gongcao reported, "Your Majesty, the Water Virtue Star Lord was demoted to the mortal Lower Realm in the year of Gui Mao and appointed as the Water Lords of Fengxian County. He extensively Water Conservancy water conservancy projects, saved the Common People, and spread the grace of Heaven. He has made great contributions."

The Celestial Worthy Jade Emperor nodded and said, "In that case, forgive his sins and let him return to Heaven."

Upon hearing this, all the immortals praised the Jade Emperor's benevolence and virtue.

An angel Lower Realm, issuing a decree of forgiveness and summoning the Water Virtue Star Lord back to heaven.

The Water Virtue Star Lord was overjoyed, thinking that his years of efforts had finally paid off. He hurriedly collected the Incense Offerings and Merit he had just received from the temple, not daring to refine them, and prepared to return to the Heavenly Queen to make arrangements in various places to consolidate his divine position.

Within the Flower Realm, Ao Tu, having foreseen that the Water Virtue Star Lord had been pardoned and returned to Heaven, couldn't help but feel a surge of emotions. He patted the Jiangzhu in his arms and said:

"Alas! My friend's calamity has passed, and he has been freed from suffering. I should give him a few old pills to celebrate his passing!"

Jiangzhu's delicate hands, weak and limp, rested gently on Ao Tu's Ao Tu. She struggled to sit up against his back and said, "My Benefactor, I will go pick it now."

Ao Tu grabbed her slender waist, pulled her into his arms, and laughed, "Why are you in such a hurry to run away? It's only been a short while, and you're already acting like this. No wonder you're my sister!"

Jiangzhu hearing this, Jiangzhu's eyes welled with tears, overwhelmed with shame. Her delicate frame trembled, and she said softly, "My Benefactor is trying to deceive me with such words! Why didn't you say this to them?"

Upon hearing this, Ao Tu pulled her hand, which was protectively held against her chest, into his own, their fingers intertwined, and said with a smile:

"I'm only saying this to you, only the two of us know, they have no idea. I love this about you, don't you know that?"

Upon hearing this, Jiangzhu was overjoyed and felt a surge of sweet delight. She held on a little longer because Ao Tu's large hands were holding her hands, their fingers intertwined. Her body lost its support, and she softly nestled in Ao Tu's arms.

She was the most slender, perhaps because she was Immortal Herb in human form, giving her a unique posture. Holding her in one's arms was very comfortable.

After their lovemaking, Jiangzhu was exhausted again.

Ao Tu gave her a lot of Primordial Heaven Essence Qi and taught her how to refine it.

Ao Tu laughed and said, "Of all the Female Immortals in the Heavenly Realm, how come there isn't a single one like you, who makes me feel such tenderness and affection for you?"

Jiangzhu said, "My Benefactor is just saying that to comfort me. I know in my heart that the other sisters are all good too. Speaking of which, why hasn't Sister Hong'er come for so long?"

Ao Tu said, "She came too often before, and people saw her and gossiped about it, so she hasn't dared to come anymore. I'll go find her another day."

Jiangzhu gave a soft "hmm".

Ao Tu whispered a few words in her ear.

Jiangzhu blushed and said, "Hasn't my Benefactor already bestowed upon me Essence and Qi?"

Ao Tu said, "That's out of pity for you."

Upon hearing this, Jiangzhu had no choice but to move forward slightly and lift her two delicate feet onto the ground.

[Rewards are being calculated; a total of 1,126 days of interceptions have been completed.]

[Awarded: Ten-Thousand-Year Wood Heart.]

[Awarded Gen Earth).]

[Received the reward: the Houtian Spiritual Treasure - Dharma Wheel.]

[Received the Houtian Spiritual Treasure Jade Ruyi as a reward.]

[Reward: Supernatural Ability - Three-Lights Divine Water]

[Awarded by Bifang Feather]

[Awarded the Primordial Heaven Five Great Primordials.]

[Reward: Merit Treasure - Merit Ship.]

[The extra 31 days will automatically carry over to the next Side Quest; the next Side Quest is: Instructing an Apprentice in Jade Flower Prefecture.]