His words were spoken with exquisite tact.
This was arguably Sun Kong's most brilliant performance since his transmigration!
The first sentence was designed to make Empress Nuwa even more beautiful, to let her enjoy the fawning of her adopted son, and even if she didn't want to admit the relationship, she'd have to acknowledge the effect of the Sacred Water Broth.
The reason Sun Kong offered only a bowl and not a whole pot was precisely to reserve further surprises for later.
Otherwise, if he had produced a whole pot, the Sacred Water Broth would lose its value in the future.
The second sentence stemmed from Sun Kong's knowledge that all women adored shiny things, and Nuwa was no exception. Within the Three Realms of the Primordial World, the most dazzling treasures resided in the Heavenly Court.
Among them, the excessively opulent Lingxiao Palace was paramount.
Thus, sacrificing a golden brick from Lingxiao Palace, which was of little value to Sun Kong, would allow Nuwa to gain a sense of superiority by indirectly stepping on the Heavenly Court.
It was an incredibly profitable exchange.
The third sentence, however, yielded an astonishing effect. Sun Kong had initially forgotten about Empress Nuwa's daily entanglements with the immortals of the Heavenly Court and the Buddhas of Spirit Mountain. He spun it as him being too hard-working and weary.
Firstly, this would dispel Nuwa's dissatisfaction with his long absence, preventing future awkwardness.
Secondly, it implicitly told Nuwa that despite his hardships, her adopted son had never abandoned her initial instructions. This was to remind her of his contributions and to hopefully earn her rewards.
She shouldn't be stingy and be accused of not loving her son!
Sun Kong's declaration had a profound impact.
It immediately caused Empress Nuwa, who had initially intended not to see visitors, to burst into uncontrollable laughter, her face radiating brilliance.
Though her physical form had yet to appear, her laughter echoed forth!
"Good boy, it's been many years since I used the last five-colored stone to form your body. You finally remember your godmother and haven't been ungrateful."
"But your presence is enough; why bring gifts?"
"Your godmother is a Saint; she lacks nothing in terms of food, clothing, shelter, or accommodation. The only thing missing is the profound loneliness and boredom of Wa Huang Palace."
"But you are different. You must oversee the important affairs of Flower Fruit Mountain, care for your monkey descendants, and deal with the crowds from both the Heavenly Court and Spirit Mountain. You truly suffer too much."
"You already lack food, clothing, shelter, and comfort; why insist on giving me gifts? Do you think your godmother wouldn't see you if you hadn't brought a gift?"
"What a foolish boy. Stop the nonsense and come in quickly. Don't let my disciples, those ignorant young attendants, block you again just because you didn't bring a gift."
"If that happens, I will not spare them. Others may be forgiven, but to treat my adopted son in such a manner? Is that not courting death?"
As soon as she finished speaking.
A system prompt appeared!
[Ding! The host has astonished Empress Nuwa, causing her to abandon her usual cold demeanor and decide to acknowledge the host as her adopted son.]
[Reward: Host's intimacy with Empress Nuwa +10 points. The higher the intimacy, the more favorable the interaction between the host and Empress Nuwa, with a maximum of 100.]
After receiving the reward, Sun Kong saw that the two attendants who had received the gifts were terrified.
They immediately knelt down and begged for mercy.
Not for any other reason.
But because Nuwa had never treated them this way before. Instead, she used their acceptance of gifts as a test of the visitor's sincerity.
However, this situation was special.
The special circumstance was Sun Kong's arrival, which Nuwa did not reject or greet coldly. Instead, she displayed rare warmth, addressing him as her godmother and adopted son.
This indicated that Sun Kong was of extraordinary importance to Nuwa, and it made the two attendants dare not show any arrogance. From then on, they treated Sun Kong with utmost respect.
They feared any misstep would offend him and lead to dire consequences!
Sun Kong paid them no mind.
He merely spoke a few words on their behalf, ostensibly.
But in his heart, he was immensely pleased.
After all, even the Three Pure Ones, when visiting, had been extorted and bribed. His treatment surpassed that of the Three Pure Ones!
As Sun Kong reveled in his triumph.
A few breaths later.
With a gust of clear breeze, a stunning beauty with exquisite features, a fiery figure, and an extraordinary, transcendent demeanor appeared.
It was none other than Empress Nuwa, who had been utterly charmed by Sun Kong's three sentences!
Although, before appearing, she had spoken of not needing gifts and feeling sorry for Sun Kong, projecting the image of a selfless mother.
In reality, upon seeing the Sacred Water Broth and the golden brick from Lingxiao Palace in Sun Kong's hands, Nuwa was overjoyed and could barely speak for laughter!
Seeing this, Sun Kong did not hesitate and immediately doubled down on his flattery, further delighting his godmother, whom he had already half-won over.
"Godmother, oh no, with your unparalleled beauty and your regal presence over the Primordial World, allow this monkey, Sun, to simply call you Mother, my dear Mother!"
"Sun Kong has suffered too much over the years. Recently, the Buddhas of Spirit Mountain and the immortals of the Heavenly Court have been displeased with my cultivation, continuously causing me trouble. Without Mother's protection, my future days will be difficult."
"Oh Mother, Mother, Mother!"
"Why are you only looking at these two worthless items and forgetting to invite your son in for a drink and a tour of your palace?"
"Could it be that Mother dislikes my gifts?"
Sun Kong's words had completely captured Nuwa's disposition.
His words, rather than causing offense, only made Nuwa feel more affection. She immediately regained her composure, accepted the Sacred Water Broth and the golden brick, and extended a perfect, jade-white hand to lead Sun Kong into Wa Huang Palace.
Indeed, she exceptionally granted him the opportunity to drink and tour her palace.
Meanwhile, to express her gratitude to her good son, Sun Kong, she summoned her two attendants, Feng'er and Huang'er, who rarely entertained guests, to attend to Sun Kong.
Although Sun Kong was not lustful, especially before completing the Journey to the West, achieving Buddhahood, and enjoying his ultimate success, he was unwilling to approach women.
But this situation was different.
Feng'er massaged his left shoulder, bringing immense comfort, while Huang'er kneaded his right shoulder with a perfect technique.
In their previous life on Blue Star, such top-tier maids would have cost at least a hundred thousand yuan!
Moreover, these two beautiful attendants were of extraordinary origin.
Legend had it that after the Dragon-Phoenix Calamity, Yuan Feng, an elder of the Phoenix Clan and one of the three tribes, left behind four children upon her death.
Two sons, who were now the Peacock Great Bright King and the Great Roc Golden-Winged Eagle of the Mahayana and Theravada Buddhist schools.
And two daughters, none other than Feng'er and Huang'er, who were currently massaging and kneading Sun Kong!
"Mother, your two attendants are truly remarkable. Such skill! Have they perhaps visited the capital of the mortal realm and learned all the tricks of the trade?"
Because it felt so good, Sun Kong inadvertently revealed his preference.
Fortunately, Nuwa did not understand what the capital was, nor what the mortal realm was, and certainly not what "tricks of the trade" meant.
After a humble smile, she turned the conversation back to the main business!