BookMe #1481 - My rebellious father didn't hurt you, did he?
#1481 - My rebellious father didn't hurt you, did he?
Chu Hao had just woken up when the young woman noticed him. Her eyes held a mixture of shyness and excitement. After all, in this desolate place, one saw nothing but thieves and troublemakers.
But now, such a handsome and refined young man had appeared here. It was like a beggar seeing a huge gold ingot falling from the sky.
The almost bursting excitement made the young girl lose her composure.
She quickly grabbed Chu Hao, intending to lead him into the house.
"This young master must be tired from his journey. Why not come inside and have a cup of tea and a couple of bowls of simple rice before leaving? I think my grandparents would definitely agree."
Pigsy chimed in cheerfully, "I want some too, just a little bit of rice will do."
The young girl's face turned cold. "Who are you?"
Pigsy: "..."
Woe is me! Looks matter!
Even the old man and woman were moved by Chu Hao's looks. After all, few could reach such a level of handsomeness.
The title of "Number One Beauty in the Three Realms" was not just for show.
Men and women, young and old, snakes, insects, rats, ants, demons, gods, monsters, grass, trees, and stones all had to bow down before the Number One Beauty in the Three Realms!
Even though Chu Hao was trying to conceal his face, his refined aura and magnetic voice had completely captivated the family.
Faced with such warm invitations, Chu Hao could only wave his hands repeatedly.
"No, no, I have to travel today, and I have four companions with me. It wouldn't be right for just me to stay."
He needed to return to the Star Palace to sleep. Fairy Ne裳 had now obtained the inheritance of Xi He, and he had to go back and teach her personally.
However, upon hearing this, the young girl didn't hesitate for a moment.
"Then come in and rest together. As long as it's what the young master needs, my family will offer everything we have!"
The old woman, though aged, nodded repeatedly.
"If the young master dislikes our humble abode, I will immediately send our wicked son to the authorities to collect the reward money and buy food for the young master."
Old man: "???"
You want to sell my son to buy food for this young master?!
The old man, after hesitating for a moment, still didn't choose to speak.
At their age, they naturally didn't have any romantic feelings, and they couldn't possibly have any improper thoughts about such a refined immortal.
But both the old man and woman understood one thing:
If their granddaughter missed the chance to keep this immortal because he disliked their poor home, she would regret it for the rest of her life, and they would feel guilty forever.
Tang Sanzang and the others were dumbfounded.
What was going on? Selling a son to buy food for Chu Hao?
What kind of family was this?
However, Tang Sanzang keenly noticed something. "Esteemed benefactor, does your family happen to have several sons?"
The old man was stunned for a moment. Ah? One wasn't enough? But I only have one.
The old woman interjected, "We only have one, this is my granddaughter."
The old man nodded and sighed:
"Pitiful, pitiful! That wretch is prone to evil thoughts, neglecting his duties, and only likes to rob and steal, kill and set fires!
He only associates with foxes and dogs! He left early and hasn't returned since."
Hearing this, Chu Hao instantly understood. He glanced at Pigsy, Pigsy glanced at Sandy, and Sandy looked at Sun Wukong.
Sun Wukong nodded secretly. Everyone understood.
That's right, his son must have been among the group of thieves they killed earlier.
Tang Sanzang glanced at Sun Wukong.
With their tacit understanding, Sun Wukong knew that Tang Sanzang wanted him to step forward and take the blame.
Sun Wukong had no choice but to step forward and say carelessly:
"Old man, what's the use of such an unfilial, wicked, lewd, and thieving son who burdens his parents! Let me find him and beat him to death for you!
"That way, you won't have to send him to the authorities at your age."
However, the old man became anxious.
"No, no! Our family has no other male heir. Even if he is useless, we must keep him to support us in our old age!"
"Or we can report him to the authorities, take the reward money, and help the young master enjoy himself."
Sun Wukong laughed awkwardly.
Chu Hao also laughed awkwardly beside him.
No need, he's already helping us enjoy ourselves. We're happy.
The young girl was a little humble and sighed:
"If the young master dislikes my father's sins and doesn't want to stay, so be it. Let the fallen flowers drift eastward with the flowing water, who told the daughter to be so worried."
"However, since my father is guilty, even if the young master doesn't want to stay, we will bring him to justice and not let that scourge roam outside anymore."
The old man and woman looked at each other and nodded.
The old man took the initiative to say, "He is ultimately a wicked thing who kills and sets fires. Why don't I go report him to the authorities now, get some reward money, and buy some food for the young master."
Chu Hao was already covered in black lines. How obsessed are you with selling your son to buy food?
Sun Wukong waved his hands repeatedly.
"No need, in fact, we have already met him."
The old man's family was surprised.
Sun Wukong continued:
"We passed by that mountain earlier and were ambushed by a group of thieves. Your son should have been among them."
The old man's family's expressions changed instantly, filled with anxiety.
Tang Sanzang and the others were prepared to endure the family's questioning and scolding.
However, the young girl's first words were,
"Did that rebellious father of mine hurt the young master?"
Chu Hao: "..."
Tang Sanzang: "..."
Sun Wukong: "..."
The atmosphere became a little awkward.
Chu Hao laughed awkwardly, "No, I'm fine. I'm standing here perfectly well."
The young girl breathed a sigh of relief.
But the old man's eyes were filled with self-blame.
"It's our family's misfortune. I didn't expect my rebellious son to offend the young master. I'm really sorry. I'll go report him to the authorities now, and strive to have him paraded through the streets tomorrow and beheaded the day after."
Tang Sanzang and the others were once again shocked by the old man's righteousness and willingness to sacrifice his own son.
Tang Sanzang suddenly had a new understanding of Buddhism. Sometimes, no Buddhist teachings are needed. Just rely on looks, and a family can be made to be law-abiding and righteous!
It's just a pity that this special kind of Buddhism can only be used by Chu Hao.
Seeing that the opportunity was ripe, Sun Wukong coughed lightly.
"Actually, you can't report him to the authorities anymore, because that gang of robbers was too hateful. They wanted to kill all of us, so I, Old Sun, sent him to see the Buddha in the West. Well, blame me, Old Sun, if you want."
Upon hearing this news, the old man was thunderstruck, his anger surged, and he roared:
"You! You actually killed my son! I, I want..."
Chu Hao and Sun Wukong and the others were prepared to be scolded by the family.
However, the old man looked at Chu Hao and suddenly shouted involuntarily,
"I want to forgive you!"