Journey to the West: Man in heaven, working nine to five

#1812 - The Game between Chu Hao and Xitian

The Golden-Winged Great Peng Bird hadn't expected that the so-called test was just a facade, merely intended to injure it and greatly weaken its strength, forcing it to form a contract.

By the time it realized this, it was already too late. The power of the Soul Seed directly affected its true spirit, like a death shackle. As long as Chu Hao willed it, it would die on the spot.

The Golden-Winged Great Peng Bird looked at Chu Hao with extreme fear, gazing at the smiling, harmless-looking Lord of Hell, its eyes filled with disbelief.

Initially, it had thought the other party only possessed some strength, but now it seemed it had overestimated itself. The other party didn't just have 'some' strength; they completely overwhelmed it.

"Now, you can tell me the truth, right?" Chu Hao said calmly.

Naturally, the Golden-Winged Great Peng Bird dared not disobey him and obediently told him everything about the task given to him by Buddha.

After listening, Chu Hao mused, "So that's how it is. I knew that old fellow Buddha had ill intentions."

After hearing the Peng's account, Chu Hao realized that the Western Paradise was trying to interfere with the Heavenly Court and had extended its hand to his Law Enforcement Hall.

However, Buddha probably didn't expect Chu Hao to be so astute and decisive, setting up a trap to contract the Peng without hesitation, causing the latter to defect and become his puppet.

"Master, I am innocent," the Golden-Winged Great Peng Bird said pitifully.

There was no choice, as its life was in his hands. Moreover, the Soul Seed would subtly influence the Golden-Winged Great Peng Bird's feelings towards Chu Hao, gradually making it favor him.

"I know. Come back with me," Chu Hao said without elaborating, signaling the Golden-Winged Great Peng Bird to transform back into its true form and take him away.

On the way back, he sat on the Peng's broad back, pondering countermeasures.

Before he could return to the Law Enforcement Hall upon arriving at the Heavenly Court, the Jade Emperor summoned him.

The Jade Emperor informed him of the arrival of the White Lotus Child.

"A Sage's disciple? Could this be the Sage's intention?" Chu Hao wondered.

"Don't worry, Sages won't bother with such mundane matters, so I sent him away. However, the Western Paradise clearly won't let this go easily this time," the Jade Emperor warned.

He hadn't expected Buddha to even call a Sage's disciple over this time, seemingly determined to have Chu Hao lead the campaign against the Demon Clan.

Chu Hao was not one to be easily manipulated. Facing the Jade Emperor's words and recalling the matter of the Golden-Winged Great Peng Bird, he suddenly thought of something and smiled, "Rest assured, Your Majesty, I guarantee the Western Paradise will abandon this decision very soon."

"Oh? What plan do you have now?" The Jade Emperor asked, somewhat surprised.

Chu Hao smiled without speaking, only telling the Jade Emperor not to worry before leaving.

Back in the Law Enforcement Hall, Chu Hao introduced the Golden-Winged Great Peng Bird to his subordinates.

Everyone was naturally very interested in this being with Phoenix blood and a connection to the Peacock King, especially after hearing that it had completely become Chu Hao's mount. The initially hostile crowd immediately greeted it with smiles.

"Peng, don't be afraid. This will be your home from now on."

"Peng, tell your sister if you need anything. Just ask if you're missing something."

"Being the boss's mount is a good thing, Peng. You have to work hard."

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The Golden-Winged Great Peng Bird was stunned by this complete reversal in attitude. Was something wrong with the situation? Why did everyone look at it like they were looking at a child?

It didn't know that Golden Roar had been the same way back then.

After meeting everyone, Chu Hao took the Golden-Winged Great Peng Bird back to his residence.

Golden Roar was shocked to learn that his master had a new mount, and it was the Golden-Winged Great Peng Bird.

As Guanyin's former mount, it had long heard of the Golden-Winged Great Peng Bird's reputation and knew of its noble status and extraordinary strength. It never expected it to become its master's mount as well.

The Golden-Winged Great Peng Bird also didn't expect Golden Roar to be here. The two demons looked at each other, both revealing surprise.

However, Chu Hao quickly spoke, "Peng, next, I need you to do some things."

"Master, please instruct me," Peng nodded.

Under the influence of the Soul Seed, Peng had gradually accepted the fact that Chu Hao was his master.

And Chu Hao told Peng his plan.

Golden Roar, who was listening from the side, was shocked. He knew that his master was at odds with the Western Paradise, but this was playing an undercover game.

Buddha inquired about the matter of the campaign against the Demon Clan, and the White Lotus Child said in a deep voice, "That Jade Emperor doesn't know what's good for him and doesn't even put this seat in his eyes."

These words surprised the Buddhas. They hadn't expected the Jade Emperor to not even respect a Sage's disciple, which gave Buddha a headache.

If the Heavenly Court didn't cooperate with the Western Paradise, the Western Paradise seemed helpless.

Seeing this, Namo Water Heaven Buddha, who had previously proposed the resolution, spoke again, "Buddha, Child, this matter must be the work of that Chu Hao. Since we can't get the Heavenly Court to send troops immediately, we can subtly influence them."

"Oh? What ideas does Water Heaven Buddha have?" Buddha asked.

"Hasn't Buddha already placed the Golden-Winged Great Peng Bird in the Law Enforcement Hall? When it stabilizes, we can have it provoke conflict between the Heavenly Court and the Demon Clan. Then the Heavenly Court will inevitably not stand idly by," Namo Water Heaven Buddha said seriously.

These words were immediately approved by Buddha and the White Lotus Child.

"Very well, but right now, we must first resolve the Journey to the West matter," Buddha nodded.

At that moment, in Lion Camel Ridge in the lower realm, Tang Sanzang and his disciples had been captured, and Sun Wukong had naturally left the cave quietly according to Chu Hao's instructions.

After leaving, he pretended to go to Mount Putuo Luojia, where Guanyin was, to ask for help.

"Great Guanyin, my master has been captured by the two demons of Lion Camel Ridge. Please help!" Sun Wukong said immediately.

Seeing this, Guanyin knew that the tribulation had been set, so she pretended to be profound and said, "The two demons of Lion Camel Ridge have gained great power and should not be underestimated. You should go to Mount Ling to ask for help from Buddha."

Sun Wukong had no choice but to nod and leave.

After Sun Wukong left, Guanyin immediately informed Buddha of this matter in advance.

Buddha heard that Sun Wukong had come, which would be a good way to show the majesty of the Western Paradise. However, he also thought that the Golden-Winged Great Peng Bird had already become a subordinate of the Law Enforcement Hall. This tribulation was still missing half, and it would be inappropriate to take action now.

So he told the White Lotus Child his concerns.

Hearing this, the White Lotus Child thought for a moment and said, "The Golden-Winged Great Peng Bird is, after all, part of the tribulation. Although it has joined the Law Enforcement Hall, we still need to have it take action. When Sun Wukong comes, Buddha can first use delaying tactics."

Buddha understood, so when Sun Wukong came to ask for help, Buddha deliberately said that Tang Sanzang and others would be fine, and told him to go back and wait.