Perhaps others still thought that Laozi and Yuanshi Tianzun were truly that kind.
However, in Sun Kong's view, these two old fellows, one neutral and one who did help quite a bit, might not have been so kind before and after this great battle.
After all.
Their disciples could have come earlier, using the Taiji Tu and Pangu Banner to help him counter the five quasi-sages, but they did not.
It wasn't that they lacked speed.
It was clearly implied that they had to wait until the Jade Emperor and the other four were at their most desperate, forcing Sun Kong to reveal his most potent abilities like his true demonic ape form, before they could truly help.
To put it plainly.
Since the eighth tribulation, when both Sun Kong and Luohu displayed their Pangu bloodlines, it wasn't just the Heavenly Dao that coveted and feared them.
It was also five of the six great saints!
However.
Sun Kong was a person with high emotional intelligence and would not become cold towards Grand Master Xuandu and the Eight Immortals of Chan Sect because of such common tactics.
On the contrary.
Seeing the nine people speak in a way that made Zhao Gongming and the other four even more ashamed, accelerating their escape, Sun Kong laughed a few times and immediately expressed his gratitude to the nine.
"A furnace of nine-turn golden elixirs, how can it be considered a small token of my appreciation? This is something that the Taiqing Sage spent seventy-seven thousand four hundred and ninety years to refine. It is the sacred medicine for my recovery."
"Since the Taiqing Sage is so generous, how can I, Old Sun, be stingy?"
"This Dinghai Pearl, which I obtained from the Buddha Randeng back then, I now present it to Daoist Brother Xuandu. I hope you will not disdain it."
Sun Kong took out a Dinghai Pearl, which was now coveted by everyone, and gave it to Grand Master Xuandu. Although it made the latter somewhat astonished and worried about being coveted by Zhao Gongming and Buddha Randeng in the future,
Even someone like Grand Master Xuandu found this supreme innate spiritual treasure irresistible.
Coupled with the thought that his master was Laozi, Grand Master Xuandu no longer hesitated.
He truly accepted it!
"As for the Eight Immortals of Chan Sect, we have cooperated many times, why be so polite? Come, come, all who come are guests. Let's take a rest at Daoist Brother Zhenyuanzi's Five Zhuang Temple."
"It's a pity the Ginseng Fruit Tree is gone, but Old Sun's sacred water soup can still serve you all. By the way, I'd also like to ask for your guidance on how to save the Ginseng Fruit Tree now that Bodhisattva Guanyin and the Three Stars are gone."
"No one can snatch this matter from me. Whether it's the normal process or the current process, it's up to Old Sun to handle it and handle it well, to live up to Daoist Brother Zhenyuanzi."
Sun Kong became more and more eloquent. The first few sentences were to appease Grand Master Xuandu, while the latter sentences were to win over the Eight Immortals of Chan Sect and Zhenyuanzi simultaneously.
Upon hearing this.
Everyone naturally had nothing more to say and truly returned to the Five Zhuang Temple to sit down and discuss everything slowly.
During this time.
Not to mention Grand Master Xuandu deliberately releasing the Taiji Tu, forming a golden bridge to stabilize the feng shui of three hundred million li around Mount Wanshou, indirectly deterring outsiders.
Nor did the Eight Immortals of Chan Sect smile and take out the Pangu Banner given by Yuanshi Tianzun, hanging it in front of the Five Zhuang Temple, releasing infinite pressure, and warning certain formidable enemies.
Not to mention Zhenyuanzi, seeing the spiritual treasures of two great saints guarding him, giving him ample face, and being in a very good mood, he quickly brought out his stock of ginseng fruits to entertain them.
Just the discussion about how to save the Ginseng Fruit Tree alone yielded countless theories.
"It's a pity that Xuandu's cultivation is low, and he has been in seclusion for many years, so he doesn't know much. The only thing he knows is that there might be some innate water essence in the ruins of the ancient demon heaven."
"As the saying goes, water generates wood."
"Perhaps, we can find the innate water essence left by the Demon Empress Changxi to replace the jade dew and stimulate the growth of the Ginseng Fruit Tree. However, it is difficult to find after the destruction of the demon race."
Grand Master Xuandu contributed information about the relics of the Demon Empress Changxi.
Although the probability of finding it was very low, it was still a good idea.
"Yes, Daoist Brother Xuandu is very right. Among the Five Elements, the most capable of saving the Ginseng Fruit Tree should be the essence of the moon, which was controlled by the Demon Empress Changxi."
"It's just a pity that so many years have passed, and it's almost impossible to find."
"But my master mentioned that to the south of the South Sea where Bodhisattva Guanyin is located, at the extreme south of the Nanzhanbuzhou, there is suspected to be another continent that has not been discovered, named Nanming Lihuo Continent."
"Water and fire are mixed there. Perhaps there are similar treasures. However, that place is very close to the chaotic void, and the strong winds are fierce. Only quasi-sages dare to venture there."
The Eight Immortals of Chan Sect also revealed some clues they knew.
However, this clue was even more elusive than the matter of the Demon Empress Changxi provided by Grand Master Xuandu.
After hearing this.
Not only Zhenyuanzi looked dejected.
Even Sun Kong, Jin Chanzi, and others felt very regretful.
It was only then that.
Everyone heard Feng'er and Huang'er giggling.
They quickly inquired.
And obtained more valuable information from these two girls!
"Great Sage Sun, Immortal Zhenyuanzi, Daoist Brother Xuandu, and the eight senior brothers of Chan Sect, you are usually so intelligent, why are you getting stuck on this issue this time?"
"The moon essence of the Demon Empress Changxi was lost with the destruction of the primordial moon, and the legend of Nanming Lihuo Continent disappeared even in the ancient Phoenix clan era. How can it be taken seriously?"
"To save the Immortal's Ginseng Fruit Tree, it is not difficult. The three spiritual treasures gifted by my Madam this time: the Mountain and River Map can form its own system, creating a small world, which is more than enough to nurture the Ginseng Fruit Tree."
"Although the Nine Heavens Breathing Soil is not as good as the moon essence, it is still a rare treasure. It can generate gold from soil, gold from metal, and metal from water, and water from wood."
"It is unlikely to save the Ginseng Fruit Tree immediately, but if the Immortal agrees, nurturing it for a hundred years or so might still succeed."
"Furthermore, the Lotus Lamp is also extraordinary. It is one of the three innate gourds under Mount Buzhou in ancient times, on the same level as Monk Wuchao's Immortal-Slaying Gourd and the Taiqing Sage's Purple-Gold Gourd."
"With it, it can ward off evil and block demons. Although the effect may not be seen in a day or two, over time, by absorbing the demonic energy within the Ginseng Fruit Tree, it can accelerate its recovery."
"Of course, my Madam's treasures will not be lent to the Great Sage for free. In the future opportunities, I ask the Great Sage to take care of us more, especially my Madam's own son, Great Sage Sun."
These two girls knew how to speak the best.
As soon as these words were spoken, not only did Zhenyuanzi rejoice on the spot and be immensely grateful to Madam Nuwa, truly agreeing to lend the Nine Heavens Breathing Soil, the Lotus Lamp, and the Mountain and River Map.
Even Grand Master Xuandu and the Eight Immortals of Chan Sect, who had not helped, were enlightened and admired the wit of these two girls.
In this way.
The matter of saving the Ginseng Fruit Tree was temporarily settled.
Seeing that the Heavenly Dao was about to issue rewards next.
Sun Kong added another sentence, which was to give his share to the people of Five Zhuang Temple!
Therefore.
Finally.
The eight hundred merits of Heavenly Dao and eighty thousand merits of Journey to the West bestowed by the Heavenly Dao were all given to Zhenyuanzi and his disciples!