Chapter 76 - Start of the Heaven Selection, Start of the Hunt (1/2)
Translator: Exodus Tales Editor: Exodus Tales
Zhou Xuanji told the entire story about General Tianpeng. His voice was so loud that even Zhao Congjan and Beixiao Wangjian were listening from afar.
Heavenly Realm?
General Tianpeng?
100,000 Heavenly River Soldiers?
Why were they not aware of such legends?
Zhou Xuanji spoke with such credibility that they almost believed him.
As the story continued, General Tianpeng, who finally gained recognition for his good works, worked so hard and eventually got together with the lady from the Gao family. However, the evil monk Tang Sanzang brought his demonic disciple Sun Wukong into the scene and tore them apart. Both Huang LIanxin and Little Jiang Xue were sobbing at what happened.
”To give immortality to the lady of Gao family and to stay with her forever, General Tianpeng bid his farewell to his lady and was renamed as Zhu Bajie, with the title, Wuneng. He became a slave to Tang Sanzang and served him along the way to retrieve scriptures from the West Heaven.”
Zhou Xuanji revealed the ending to them and even sighed. No words could fully describe the grief of departure and the emotions of human relationships.
The two girls burst into tears.
Zhao Congjan exclaimed softly, “General Tianpeng was such a good man. He knew when to take up and when to let go. He’s such a hero.”
Beixiao Wangjian felt upset too. He remembered his “her.”
All heroes become a prisoner of love.
Little Jiang Xue wiped off her tears. She grasped Zhou Xuanji’s arms, with both eyes swollen, and asked, “What happened next? Did General Tianpeng and the lady from the Gao family get back together again?”
Huang Lianxin was also looking at Zhou Xuanji, hoping to hear of a good ending for General Tianpeng.
He was a hero of such enduring love. If they did not get back together, how many lifetimes would he continue to search for her?
Zhou Xuanji got up and looked afar. “He went to the West Heaven and became an Emissary of Jingtan under Buddha’s command. He was never to meet his love, while the lady of the Gao family fell prey to the ruthless passage of time. She turned into dust and was swept away by the wind.”
”Everyone in the world envied immortals, but who can escape mortal love?”
”Regardless of immortals or demons, no one can escape love. ”
After he spoke, he flicked his sleeve and left.
Even he had to admit that his acting was really smooth and natural, and had such a charm.
Little Jiang Xue was a little stunned. She immediately got up and caught up with Zhou Xuanji.
”They really could no see each other ever again?” She asked, tilting her head.
She sounded sad, which made Zhou Xuanji a little helpless.
Am I that good at story-telling, or is your heart to soft?
”The story belongs to another. You should really be concerned with how your own story will be written.”
Zhou Xuanji patted her head and comforted her.
Little Jiang Xue nodded. “How come whatever you say sounds so reasonable? Is it because you have grown up?” She said pouting.
Zhou Xuanji almost fainted.
What do you mean by “grown-up”?
Little Jiang Xue looped her arms around his neck and touched his forehead with hers. “Tell me. Do you have someone that you like? Since you know so many stories, you must be early-maturing.”
Zhou Xuanji stared at her. He wanted to break free but felt helpless because the girl would not let go.
”I’m only twelve, how can I have someone that I like?” He said grudgingly.
Youthful girls are troublesome.
Thinking about these useless things all day.
Little Jiang Xue let go of her hands satisfactorily and Zhou Xuanji got away immediately.
”Hold on! He doesn’t have someone who he likes?”
Little Jiang Xue suddenly thought of something, and her expression immediately turned gloom.
But Zhou Xuanji had already disappeared.
For an entire month, Little Jiang Xue was sulking.
Although she still washed Zhou Xuanji’s clothes and cooked for him, she snorted coldly before leaving Zhou Xuanji each time he wanted to chat with her. She intentionally ignored him.