Journey to the West: Starting by taking Sun Wukong as my disciple!-Chapter 52: The Treasure-Seeking Duo

The time given by the Queen Mother was imminent; all dishes that would satisfy her had to be perfected before the Flat Peach Banquet and delivered accordingly.

Having wandered the mundane world for a considerable length, time waited for no one, and after finally encountering a once-in-a-lifetime genius, one must not let the opportunity slip away!

Zhou Kang’s mind stirred, "May I ask what is this important matter?"

The Kitchen God then described the situation to Zhou Kang, only he omitted the part about punishment and greatly exaggerated the reward at the end.

By the time Zhou Kang learnt that he was to cook for all Immortals, and that it was for the grandest Flat Peach Banquet in the Three Realms, his heart had already soared.

He didn’t listen to anything that followed.

He nodded eagerly, excitedly saying, "Great Sage, I will go!"

A teachable youth indeed.

The Kitchen God nodded with satisfaction and continued, "What about this tavern of yours, and your family, can you leave them behind?"

"Merely earthly possessions, they’re not worth mentioning!" Zhou Kang thumped his chest, asserting confidently.

Wouldn’t becoming an Immortal Official in the Heavenly Court grant one immortality?

In comparison, what did these things matter?

Seeing Zhou Kang’s resolution, the Kitchen God had no more concerns.

Taking hold of Zhou Kang, he said, "Come on, young man, hurry, we’re returning to the Heavenly Court!"

"Chef Zhou, the guests downstairs are getting anxious, is the Mapo Tofu ready yet?"

The tavern’s waiter, with a towel draped over his shoulder, pushed open the door with an uneasy expression.

On normal days, the kitchen was off-limits, but there was no choice, as the customers were urging too impatiently.

Peeking his head in halfway, the waiter just happened to witness a scene of a middle-aged man with an immortal’s presence, taking Zhou Kang and soaring away through the window.

"This is bad! Chef Zhou has been taken away by an Immortal!" Realizing what had happened, the waiter promptly started shouting.

From then on, a rumor of a chef ascending to the heavens in broad daylight began to spread.

Although the tavern had lost Zhou Kang, a highly skilled chef, the business caught fire due to this news.

"Gou, are you up to this or not? I’ve been digging for half a day already!" Tian Peng raked and raked at the rocks before him, then used his mana to push the debris aside.

The awe-inspiring Tian Peng Armor had long been removed, now only wearing a light undershirt.

Tian Peng huffed and puffed, with large beads of sweat rolling down his face, clearly exhausted.

Xiaotian Dog, on the other hand, glared with his dog eyes and said: "Would My Lord’s ability be wrong?"

"My Lord smells it clearly, the treasure’s aura is right ahead, and it’s not of low rank. Keep digging!"

As he spoke, Xiaotian Dog urged him on.

Tian Peng leaned on his rake, gasping heavily, and looking at the lazily lying Xiaotian Dog, he couldn’t help but feel a rush of anger.

"Can’t you transform into a human and help me dig? Or at least help by gnawing or scraping with your mouth and paws!"

Xiaotian Dog’s eyes widened, "You’re talking nonsense!"

"My mouth is precious, and it eats nothing but Shopkeeper Chen’s cuisine!" He said, then proudly lifted his dog head.

"If even a bit of dirt gets into My Lord’s nose and my ability fails, don’t blame me then!"

Seeing this response, Tian Peng had no other choice but to continue laboring with grumbles—there was no helping it; the arrangement had been made before teaming up, with Xiaotian Dog responsible for locating and himself for the actual search.

After a long while of digging, and who knows how many rakes later, a large hole finally appeared in the rock wall.

At last, they had broken through.

As both of them entered, Tian Peng immediately felt something was amiss. How could there be wind after digging so far?

Yet the cool breeze on the face was undeniable proof of its reality.

Tian Peng’s expression changed, and trusting his instincts, he trotted against the wind’s current, finally discovering the entrance of the cave not too far away.

Tian Peng: "..."

So it turned out he had been painstakingly digging all this time in the exact opposite direction Xiaotian Dog had indicated!

What was the point of his lengthy digging then?

"What’s up? Found the treasure? Let this big daddy have a look too!" Xiaotian Dog followed behind Tian Peng, unhurriedly wanting to see for himself.

After Tian Peng stepped aside, Xiaotian Dog casually took a glance and said, "Well, I thought it was something else, it’s just a hole... a... ah."

Xiaotian Dog hadn’t finished speaking before he realized what was happening, and seeing Tian Peng staring at him intently, he couldn’t help feeling guilty.

"Xiaotian Dog, you really know how to find a fine treasure, don’t you!" Tian Peng clenched his fist and said through gritted teeth.

Xiaotian Dog unconsciously stepped back a few steps and with a brilliant smile, whispered, "Now, now, Tian Peng, let’s talk this out nicely!"

But an enraged Tian Peng wasn’t interested in talking, lifting his fist, ready to hammer Xiaotian Dog into oblivion.

"You better not come any closer! My master is Erlang Shen, a Daluo Golden Immortal! Touch one hair on me, and you’re finished!" With no other option, Xiaotian Dog tried to bluff his way out.

"Forget Erlang Shen, even if his sister showed up, I’d still hit her just the same!"

Tian Peng didn’t buy any of it, especially after learning that Erlang Shen achieved the status of Daluo Golden Immortal by eating what Shopkeeper Chen had to offer, his reverence for Erlang Shen had diminished.

"Big Tian Peng, I was wrong, okay, I admit it, spare my dog life, please!"

Xiaotian Dog begged pitifully, but Tian Peng was resolute in his decision.

Xiaotian Dog was merely a Heavenly Immortal, how could he escape from Tian Peng’s grasp?

Just as Tian Peng’s fist was about to crash down on the dog’s head, Xiaotian Dog shouted again, "Big Tian Peng, the treasure is all yours this time!"

Whoosh!

The fist stopped an inch away from the dog’s face.

Tian Peng pulled back his hand and carefully helped the fallen Xiaotian Dog up, even dusting off his body.

"Hey, we’re all brothers here, right? Would I really get angry over such a trifle?"

"And you, insisting on giving away this opportunity to me, you’re far too generous. I can’t ignore such kindness, can I? Thanks, big brother!" Tian Peng hugged Xiaotian Dog enthusiastically, delivering a combination of embrace and praise.

It took Xiaotian Dog a good while to recover from his confusion.

"Damn it, Tian Peng, you dare trick me!"

Xiaotian Dog grumbled and cursed, while Tian Peng had already retrieved the treasure from the stone chamber, holding it in his hand to examine, muttering, "Is this it? Plain and unremarkable."

"Let this big daddy have a look!" Hearing the treasure was in hand, Xiaotian Dog hurried over to Tian Peng.

What Tian Peng held was something resembling a broken blade or spike, but not quite, and it was pitch black, looking very old.

"What is this thing?" Xiaotian Dog said disdainfully.

He then tried sensing it with the Myriad Scent Heavenly Spirit Ability, but the feedback confirmed it was indeed a treasure.

"Do you know how to use it?"

Tian Peng shook his head, and man and dog researched it for a long time, still unable to figure it out.

"This thing is yours then! I don’t want it anymore!" Xiaotian Dog said contemptuously, tossing his head.

It must be because he inhaled too much dirt, impairing his nose. How could this thing be considered a Spiritual Treasure!

Perfect, since Tian Peng wanted it, better to give it to him.

The next time something good comes along, it’ll be his!

Xiaotian Dog squinted his eyes, cunning thoughts racing through his mind.

Although a little disappointed, Tian Peng didn’t say anything.