Journey to the West: Treasure Vase of the Great Dao-Chapter 658 - 326 Xiao Chenxiang
Lu Yu was unaware of the events transpiring in the Underworld; he continued to meditate quietly under the Enlightenment Tea Tree. Since Lu Xun's successful registration, his Fortune and Destiny surged as well. However, the current Lu Yu paid no mind to this slight increase in Fortune and Destiny; his Realm and position no longer required such meager aid.
Nevertheless, Lu Yu was still quite pleased with Lu Xun's successful restoration of the kingdom. Considering the great changes about to befall the world, Lu Zhang and his son had nearly caused an irreparable situation due to their presumptuous actions. Fortunately, Lu Xun lived up to expectations, standing out amidst the strife of numerous warriors, and establishing dominance over all, allowing the Great Chu Country's Fortune and Destiny to continue. This also freed Lu Yu from some concerns.
Just then, while sitting in meditation, Lu Yu felt a prying gaze. Opening his eyes, he saw Big Black Donkey's long face peering at him expectantly.
"You clod, instead of cultivating properly, why are you staring at me?" Lu Yu asked somewhat irritably, at a loss for words at this creature's extreme laziness. Big Black Donkey always chose lying over sitting if possible, sneaking in laziness at any chance. Since the arrival of Little White Elephant, the two had become the "Chaos Demon King duo" of Mountain Luoxia, turning the entire mountain range upside down.
"Master, I came to congratulate you upon hearing of Lu Xun's triumphant founding," Big Black Donkey said with a sycophantic smile, almost ready to kneel and hug Lu Yu's leg.
"Speak up if you have something to say; don't disrupt my cultivation," Lu Yu glanced briefly, well aware of this creature's nature. With such an expression, Big Black Donkey was certainly seeking a favor.
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Big Black Donkey then sheepishly smiled, "I was thinking, since Lu Xun succeeded, Master mustn't forget our hard work behind the scenes."
"What, you want some reward?" Lu Yu gave a half-smiling look that made Big Black Donkey feel uneasy.
"I dare not, dare not, I just hope Master, considering our efforts, would return those chests of gold to us," Big Black Donkey pleaded earnestly.
Seeing Lu Yu hesitate, Big Black Donkey abruptly threw himself at Lu Yu's legs and began to wail, "Master, I fought tooth and nail for those chests of gold. I hadn't even enjoyed them for a day before you confiscated them. I implore you, in recognition of my servitude, to return the gold to me."
His words accompanied by a flood of tears and snot, he rubbed against Lu Yu's leg, prompting Lu Yu to push him away with disgust. For a few chests of gold, Big Black Donkey lacked all self-respect. Lu Yu was at a loss for words.
"Enough. If you keep this up, you'll never see those chests of gold again in your lifetime," Lu Yu said quietly to Big Black Donkey.
At those words, Big Black Donkey immediately released Lu Yu's leg and stepped back, "Master, don't deceive me. If I don't see those chests of gold, I, Old Black, am not leaving today."
Seeing this, a hint of a smile graced Lu Yu's face. He hadn't anticipated Big Black Donkey's unwavering obsession with the chests of gold. With a light wave of his hand, the chests of gold appeared in front of Big Black Donkey.
Big Black Donkey's face brightened with delight; he stared at the chests of gold as if they were a long-lost lover.
"The gold is yours now, so be off with you. Do you want to meditate with me or what?" Lu Yu said in feigned annoyance.
Big Black Donkey hurriedly left, saying as he went, "Master, you concentrate on your cultivation; Old Black will take his leave."
Once clear of Lu Yu's meditation spot, Big Black Donkey's demeanor abruptly changed; he strutted with arrogance, as though he wished to lift his head high into the sky.
Outside he saw two shady figures lurking; it was Little White Elephant and Ruyi True Immortal who had been waiting. Observing the high-spirited Big Black Donkey, a joyful smile appeared on Ruyi True Immortal's face, knowing the matter was settled. If it hadn't been, Big Black Donkey would be leaving with a dejected look.
"Old Black, did you manage to get the gold back?" Little White Elephant asked eagerly.
With a snort, Big Black Donkey raised his head haughtily before boasting, "Of course. Who do you think took care of it? I am a cornerstone of this Cave Heaven; even Master has to give me some deference."
However, this display was clearly for naught as far as Little White Elephant was concerned. Once he heard the gold was back, his eyes lit up. He couldn't care less about Big Black Donkey's words and rushed to his side to inquire about the gold.
Ruyi True Immortal chuckled to himself. Big Black Donkey reveled in the feeling of adoration, but when it came to Little White Elephant, he often ended up on the losing side. The little one never cared for such things and didn't understand the art of observing words and gestures.
Time flew, years passed. Since the gold's retrieval from Lu Yu, peace gradually returned to Mountain Luoxia.
With the world settled and Lu Xun's diligent governance, the citizens of Great Chu slowly emerged from the shadow of war, embracing a new golden era. The Noble Families and Clans were greatly weakened by the war, and Lu Xun took the opportunity to suppress them further, rapidly elevating the Imperial Court's prestige to its peak.
In another corner of the world, Xiao Chenxiang was growing up. The small village, with its expanding population over the years, was becoming prosperous.
Liu Yanchang, being a scholar of the village, was highly respected. Despite having a child, it did not prevent him from being the most sought after in the region. Marriage brokers nearly wore out his threshold, but Liu Yanchang remained unmoved.
