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

#2011 - The price of Guanyin

Chu Hao led his people to the front of Leiyin Temple. Naturally, Tathagata knew that he couldn't avoid it, so he had to bring his subordinates to the entrance to meet Chu Hao.

Arriving at the entrance of Leiyin Temple, Tathagata pretended to be confused and asked.

"Chu Hao, why have you mobilized such a large force, bringing the gods of the Heavenly Court to my Western Paradise? What is your intention?"

"As the Prison God of the Three Realms, now that someone is defying the Heavenly Dao and inciting evildoers to cause trouble, I, who maintains the safety of the Three Realms, should naturally arrest them."

As Chu Hao spoke, he had already locked his gaze on Guanyin.

Guanyin naturally knew this very well, and Chu Hao's move to capture Zulong showed a strength that even Guanyin was very afraid of.

Being stared at by Chu Hao, Guanyin felt a little flustered and couldn't help but hide behind Tathagata, as if seeking protection.

"How does the evildoer causing trouble have anything to do with my Western Paradise?"

Tathagata continued to play dumb, shaking his head at Chu Hao.

"Zulong brought disaster to Fengxian County because he was instigated by Guanyin, and Guanyin is also using your and Western Paradise's name. Everyone in heaven and earth already knows this, so I don't need to say more, right?"

Chu Hao naturally knew that Tathagata was pretending to be stupid and directly presented Zulong's confession.

"I think this is a misunderstanding. Although Guanyin did go to see Zulong, it was only because our Western Paradise wanted Zulong to join our Buddhist realm.

There may have been some inappropriate words, but that evil act has no direct relationship with Guanyin. Although Guanyin is at fault, it is only a matter of negligence."

Tathagata defended Guanyin, wanting to push all the responsibility to Zulong.

"Whether or not this is the case, my Law Enforcement Hall will naturally investigate clearly, but now Guanyin must go to my Law Enforcement Hall for trial!"

As the Prison God of the Three Realms, Chu Hao manages the safety of the Three Realms, so doing so is naturally reasonable.

"Chu Hao, Guanyin is a subordinate of my Western Paradise, holding an important position. I'm afraid it's inconvenient for her to go to your Law Enforcement Hall."

Tathagata Buddha could not let Chu Hao arrest Guanyin to the Law Enforcement Hall. Guanyin may not betray him, but just the fact that Guanyin was arrested would be enough to sweep away the reputation of Western Paradise.

"How about this? Guanyin is indeed at fault in this matter, and my Western Paradise is willing to make some compensation to Fengxian County. We are also willing to offer something to your Law Enforcement Hall to bail Guanyin."

Tathagata's intention was naturally to bail Guanyin, wanting to avoid disaster by spending money.

"Since the Buddha has said so, it's not impossible, but the people of Fengxian County have suffered, and the Heavenly Court has also sent a large army to capture Zulong, and my Law Enforcement Hall has also undertaken the risk of damage to its reputation and credibility, so you should understand."

Chu Hao said so much, naturally to pave the way for the demands that would follow.

"Speak."

Tathagata had already cursed Chu Hao ten thousand eight thousand times in his heart, but Chu Hao being able to agree not to arrest Guanyin was already very rare. Even if he asked for an exorbitant price, he could only endure it.

"First, your Western Paradise must not touch Fengxian County again in the future. Second, Guanyin must publicly apologize to the people of Fengxian County. Third, Western Paradise must also apologize to the Heavenly Court for messing up the wind and rain.

As for compensation, 100,000 various longevity and body-strengthening pills will be distributed to the people of Fengxian County, and 10,000 magical treasures will compensate for the Heavenly Court's military expenditure losses. What my Law Enforcement Hall wants doesn't need to be too much, just give a few thousand magical treasures and pills."

Chu Hao stated the conditions and compensation to Tathagata Buddha.

"Chu Hao, you're going too far! Conditions aside for the moment, my Western Paradise doesn't have that many pills and magical treasures."