Wukong and Taiyi Heavenly Lord of Great Mercy stood facing each other before the immortals at the Jade Pool.
When Taiyi Heavenly Lord of Great Mercy said, "Boy, bring my Lion Beast here,"
Wukong's heart lurched. Oh no.
The boy serving Taiyi Heavenly Lord of Great Mercy went behind the Jade Pool hall and led out the Nine-Headed Lion tethered there.
Taiyi Heavenly Lord of Great Mercy said, "Well, Great Sage? Do you still want to ask the Jade Emperor to settle this?"
For all Wukong's calculations, he had forgotten one thing: Taiyi Heavenly Lord of Great Mercy had ridden his Lion Beast here.
Scratching his cheek, Wukong said, "Well... might you have another mount, Heavenly Lord? Perhaps this lion's children or grandchildren are making trouble..."
Taiyi Heavenly Lord of Great Mercy snorted coldly, not deigning to answer.
Wukong gave an apologetic smile. "Heavenly Lord, Old Sun was wrong."
Taiyi Heavenly Lord of Great Mercy turned away.
Wukong hurried after him, picked up a cup of immortal wine, and offered it to him.
"Heavenly Lord, let Old Sun offer you a toast!"
Taiyi Heavenly Lord of Great Mercy glanced at Wukong.
Wukong said,
"Heavenly Lord, Old Sun misunderstood. Earlier, I asked the Third Prince to invite you outside, but you wouldn't come. Old Sun grew impatient, and that was why I acted wrongly. After all, that demon is wreaking havoc in the mortal realm, and Old Sun was thinking of your reputation."
Taiyi Heavenly Lord of Great Mercy considered his words. That was indeed true. His anger subsided, but he still struck Wukong twice with his hand and said,
"You monkey! Without distinguishing black from white, you laid the blame on my head! Such rashness truly deserves a beating!"
Wukong obediently took both blows without dodging. Holding Taiyi Heavenly Lord