I am a fairy in Journey to the West

Upon entering the room, Huo Ling Zhenxian saw Liu Yanchang sitting there properly and formally.

Upon seeing the Fire Spirit Immortal enter, Liu Yanchang instantly stood up from his chair, his expression flustered and his gaze hesitant, standing there for a moment unsure of what to do.

Seeing his bewildered state, the Fire Spirit Immortal said, "You must know me."

Liu Yanchang knelt down with a thud and bowed to the Fire Spirit Immortal, saying, "I beg the God to have mercy and spare my life. My son and I are willing to live peacefully as mortals from now on."

Fire Spirit Immortal glanced at Sun Wukong beside him, then said, "Get up. It's hard to say what will happen today."

Liu Yanchang was stunned for a moment when he heard this. Sun Wukong, who was standing next to him, also said, "Get up first. Don't kneel down so easily. Don't you know that a man's knees are worth gold?"

Liu Yanchang said, "My son Chenxiang is worth more than ten thousand taels of gold. What's wrong with kneeling to plead for his life?"

"He is indeed a qualified father," Fire Spirit Immortal laughed.

Sun Wukong then invited the Fire Spirit Immortal to sit down. Liu Yanchang saw that the table was empty, so he quickly ran to make tea.

After the Fire Spirit Immortal took his seat, he asked Sun Wukong, "Why aren't you staying on Flower Fruit Mountain? What are you doing here interfering in the affairs of the Third Holy Mother's family?"

Sun Wukong laughed and said, "Big sister, you don't know this, I'm here to repay a favor."

"Paying back a favor? Whom do you owe a favor to?" Fire Spirit Immortal asked.

Sun Wukong said, "It's a favor from the Third Holy Mother. Back on the journey to the West, I owed her a favor because of a misunderstanding."

Fire Spirit Immortal suddenly realized, nodded slightly, and said, "So, you're going to repay the Third Holy Mother's favor to Liu Chenxiang?"

“That’s right.” Sun Wukong held up two fingers: “I will protect him for eighteen years, and during these eighteen years, I will bear all the consequences of his actions.”

Fire Spirit Immortal pondered for a moment, and Sun Wukong asked, "Does Elder Sister Fire Spirit disagree?"

Fire Spirit Immortal shook his head and said, "He is a being that is a combination of human and immortal, neither immortal nor mortal. If he stays in the mortal world, he will cause trouble, which is why I have to take him away."

"Then you can rest assured here," Sun Wukong laughed. "What major trouble could he possibly cause while he's with me?"

The Fire Spirit Immortal looked at Sun Wukong with suspicion and said, "After you left Lingtai Mountain, you caused quite a bit of trouble."

“Hey, times have changed.” Sun Wukong quickly waved his hand and said, “Don’t worry, he will definitely not cause any trouble here with me.”

The Fire Spirit Immortal stared at Sun Wukong, seemingly distrusting him greatly.

Sun Wukong said, "Are you questioning the promise of a Buddha?"

Fire Spirit Immortal said, "I don't question anyone, but I only believe in things that only I can decide."

Sun Wukong said helplessly, "Then tell me, what's a perfect solution? I'll listen to you."

Fire Spirit Immortal said, "Let's make an agreement: if Liu Chenxiang does anything outrageous or disrupts the peace of the mortal world in the future, my Dust World Jade Palace will have the obligation to intervene and stop or arrest him."

Sun Wukong nodded and said, "No problem, I agree."

Fire Spirit Immortal took out a jade slip, wrote down the agreement, and handed it to Sun Wukong, saying, "Sign and put your fingerprint on it."

Sun Wukong was very decisive, and he signed and stamped the jade slip.

At this moment, Liu Yanchang also came over with tea, and poured a cup for Sun Wukong and Huo Ling Zhenxian respectively. Huo Ling Zhenxian put away the jade slip, held the steaming tea cup and said to Liu Yanchang, "It seems that you and your son don't need to come back with me."

"Huh?" Liu Yanchang was stunned on the spot. Sun Wukong, who was standing next to him, said, "Just come with me."

Liu Yanchang's heart, which had been hanging in suspense, immediately settled down. If Liu Chenxiang didn't go back with Huo Ling Zhenxian, it meant that Liu Chenxiang was no longer in mortal danger.

Following this Taoist priest would at least guarantee the safety of the father and son; as for why...
Liu Yanchang raised his head and looked toward the bedroom next to him. At this moment, footsteps sounded, and then a graceful and noble woman carrying Liu Chenxiang came out with two fairy maids.

Liu Yanchang hurriedly stood up and bowed to the old woman, saying, "Greetings, Mother-in-law."

Huo Ling Zhenxian's eyes were full of surprise, and he quickly stood up and bowed, saying, "Your subject greets Empress Suming."

The old woman was the Empress of the Great Emperor of the Western Peak. Holding the sleeping Liu Chenxiang, she first nodded to Liu Yanchang, and then said to the True Immortal Huo Ling: "Lord, please forgive me. I did not mean to obstruct the enforcement of the law by the Jade Palace of the Mortal Realm. It was just because I was too worried about my grandson. It just so happened that they were abandoned by Parvati that day, so I brought them here."

Fire Spirit Immortal cupped his hands and said, "Your subject understands."

At this moment, Sun Wukong stood up and smiled at Empress Suming, saying, "Your Majesty can rest assured now. I have made a promise with Sister Huoling that I will protect Liu Chenxiang for eighteen years, and Liu Chenxiang will stay by my side for those eighteen years."

Empress Suming was overjoyed upon hearing this and quickly thanked Sun Wukong, saying, "The Victorious Fighting Buddha is merciful, and I am deeply grateful."

"The Victorious Fighting Buddha?" Liu Yanchang looked at Sun Wukong with a shocked expression, then quickly knelt down and kowtowed, saying, "This humble citizen, Liu Yanchang, pays his respects to the Victorious Fighting Buddha."

Sun Wukong helped Liu Yanchang up and said with a smile, "No need for formalities. We'll stay here for one more day, and tomorrow you and your son will leave with me."

Liu Yanchang quickly bowed and said, "Yes, I will obey the Buddha's teachings."

At this moment, Empress Suming asked, "Victorious Fighting Buddha, are you taking him to the Eastern Continent?"

Sun Wukong laughed and said, "No, it will still be in Xiniu Hezhou. As for the location, I will make my own arrangements."

Empress Suming nodded and said, "It is entirely up to the Victorious Fighting Buddha to make the decision."

At this point, Empress Suming asked again, "I wonder if we need any help from the fairies in my palace?"

Sun Wukong waved his hand and said, "No need, no need. The nurturing of heaven and earth is the most precious thing. Liu Chenxiang is following me, so he should naturally be nurtured by heaven and earth."

Empress Suming nodded slightly. After all, Sun Wukong was the Victorious Fighting Buddha, and his words were the greatest truth.

"Then I'll leave everything to the Victorious Fighting Buddha." After saying this, Empress Suming bowed deeply to Sun Wukong.

A moment later, True Immortal Fire Spirit walked out of the house, and the crowd outside immediately came up to greet him and ask questions.

Fire Spirit Immortal looked at everyone and said, "This matter is temporarily concluded. You may all return with me to the Jade Palace of the Mortal Realm to discuss and reward your contributions."

Upon hearing that rewards would be given for meritorious service, everyone present was delighted and responded excitedly in loud voices, "Yes, sir!"

Then, True Immortal Huo Ling led everyone away from this place, first to pick up Chi Ling and the others at their lodging, and then returned directly to Buzhou Mountain.

After staying there for a day, Sun Wukong bid farewell to Empress Suming and, with Liu Yanchang and his son, rode the clouds and flew towards Lingtai Mountain.

Empress Suming, seeing that her grandson had been taken away by Sun Wukong and was temporarily out of danger, breathed a sigh of relief and returned to the Western Mountain Divine Palace with her maids. (End of this chapter)