The Primordial Giant Spirit God captures Sun Wukong at the start.

"Your Majesty, this is absolutely forbidden!"

"The monkey demon is unruly by nature; how could he not steal from the peach orchard while guarding it?"

"..."

The immortal official stepped out of the train to express his opinion.

He's just a new Heavenly King who gained His Majesty's favor through sheer luck!

How dare you make such an absurd suggestion?

Anyone who didn't know better would think you had already bribed all your ministers!

Shi Daju did not refute what he heard. He stood calmly in the middle, glancing at Taibai Xingjun from time to time.

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Taibai Xingjun was somewhat bewildered by the look.

No... was this really a task assigned to you by the Empress?

How could I not know?

The Empress didn't even inform this humble Taoist!

Could it be because you didn't handle things well last time and displeased the Empress?

Even so, you've changed your mind way too fast!

Last time at the Demon-Slaying Platform, you were so righteous and ready to attack the Empress. How come you've become one of her subordinates in the blink of an eye?

How can a Heavenly King of the Heavenly Court be so hypocritical? Does he deserve His Majesty's high regard?

He glared at Shi Daju with a sneer, but still walked out of the classroom helplessly.

In any case, the Empress's matter still needs to be taken care of!

"Your Majesty, I believe the Giant Spirit Heavenly King's suggestion is excellent!"

"With the Goddess's celestial array set up within the Peach Garden, even if the Great Sage had wicked intentions, he would find it difficult to escape punishment!"

"Moreover, the Great Sage has already reformed his ways. Placing him in the Peach Garden will both relieve the Empress's worries and test his character—a win-win situation!"

Upon seeing this, all the celestial officials froze on the spot and looked at Taibai Xingjun.

You old star deity!

When did you recruit the Giant Spirit God to your side?

They didn't even give us a heads-up, almost making them look bad!

If they had known earlier that the Giant Spirit God was working for the Goddess, would they have been in such a difficult position?

Seeing this, Taibai Xingjun didn't know how to explain, so he simply narrowed his eyes and pretended not to see.

"Li Bai is absolutely right!"

"Guards, summon Sun Wukong to the palace!"

The Jade Emperor nodded and agreed to Shi Daju's proposal.

Before long, Sun Wukong arrived at the Lingxiao Palace.

Seeing that all the immortals were there, he greeted each of them warmly, and finally rushed to the Jade Emperor in a great hurry.

"Your Majesty, what brings you here, Old Sun?"

The Jade Emperor smiled kindly and said, "Seeing that you have nothing to do, I will give you a task: to temporarily manage the Peach Orchard. Be careful in the future!"

Upon hearing this, Sun Wukong was overjoyed.

The peach tree is one of the ten innate spiritual roots, and its fruit, the peach, is a treasure for increasing cultivation!

As long as he swallows a few nine-thousand-year-old peaches, it will be difficult for him not to break through!

Brother Sun is truly a man of his word; he even managed to find me, Old Sun, such a job!

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

……

As the court assembly ended and Shi Daju was about to leave, he saw Taibai Xingjun approaching him, looking like he was there to interrogate him.

Unfortunately, Sun Wukong didn't give him a chance. He suddenly appeared between the two, blocking his view, and at the same time grabbed Shi Daju's sleeve.

"I must thank you for today, brother!"

"I would like to invite you, elder brother, to my humble abode for a gathering, where we shall drink to our hearts' content!"

Seeing Sun Wukong suddenly rush in front of Shi Daju, Taibai Xingjun's face instantly darkened.

This is clearly my doing!

Why should I thank him?

Only then did Sun Wukong notice Taibai Jinxing behind him. "So it's you, old man!"

"It was my fault for being in a hurry and not noticing you. Please don't be offended! Please don't be offended!"

Taibai Jinxing forced a smile, "Great Sage, you're too kind!"

Upon seeing Sun Wukong, he lost the will to ask further questions.

After reporting to the Empress, everything became clear!

"Since the Great Sage and the Heavenly King have important matters to discuss, then this humble Taoist will not disturb them any longer!"

Having said that, he turned and rode away on a cloud.

Sun Wukong looked at Taibai Xingjun with a strange expression and felt a little puzzled.

Why is this old man being so mysterious?

He quickly put those chaotic thoughts out of his mind!

who cares!

The thing he should do now is to properly thank Brother Giant Spirit!

……

Yaochi (Jade Pool).

"Your Majesty, are you saying that the Giant Spirit God is not one of your people?"

Taibai Xingjun stood there dumbfounded, his pupils trembling.

The Queen Mother glanced at Venus, her brows furrowing slightly.

What nonsense are you talking about!

If that giant spirit god were one of her people, would he still be so disrespectful to her?

"Taibai, are you really getting old?"

Taibai Xingjun felt a chill run down his spine.

If the Giant Spirit God is not the Empress's person, then wouldn't it also be against the Empress's will to let Sun Wukong take over the Peach Garden now?

What the hell!

We've fallen for their trap!

I told you so!

Something feels off about today!

So it was you up to again, you little devil!

Damn Giant Spirit God!

How could I have believed your nonsense!

He subconsciously wiped his forehead, his mind racing as he tried to figure out how to salvage the situation.

"Your Majesty, it is this old Taoist priest who is becoming senile!"

"His Majesty has already agreed to the Peach Garden arrangement. Shall we make the arrangements now?"

The Queen Mother frowned again.

She originally planned to arrange for Sun Wukong to be included in the Peach Banquet half a month before it started.

After all, this way we can save a few peaches!

However, since it's already been arranged, it's fine to let Sun Wukong go in ahead of time!

He's just a little monkey at the peak of the Golden Immortal realm, how many peaches could he possibly eat?

"In that case, let's make the arrangements!"

Taibai Xingjun breathed a sigh of relief.

Finally, things are back to normal!

He stood there for a moment and thought about it, then felt it was necessary to remind the Empress.

After all, that giant spirit god was far too cunning!

"Your Majesty, that giant spirit god—"

Before he could finish speaking, he was interrupted by the Queen Mother.

"Taibai!"

"Am I being too lenient with you?"

"Ever since you entered Yaochi, you've been testing my attitude. Did you really think I couldn't see through you?"

"I only refrained from speaking out because of your numerous merits!"

"Yet you have no sense of propriety, attempting to use me to deal with the Giant Spirit God! You are utterly audacious!"

Upon hearing this, Taibai Xingjun knelt down on the ground with a thud.

"Your Majesty, please forgive me!"

"Taibai is innocent!"

"It really is that giant spirit god—"

"That's enough!"

The Queen Mother once again rebuked Taibai Xingjun, "I don't care what personal grudge you have with the Giant Spirit God, put it aside now!"

"The matter of the Peach Garden must not be lost!"

"Instead of wasting this energy, you should focus on doing your job properly!"

Venus was extremely aggrieved.

But since the Queen Mother has already said that, if he were to offer any further explanation, he would be provoking her!

"Your Majesty is right!"

"Go down!"

The Queen Mother waved her hand with a hint of disdain.

My good mood for the whole day is ruined.

Venus, feeling frustrated, withdrew from the Jade Pool.

……

The next day, at the Peach Garden.

Sun Wukong donned his golden chainmail, put on his purple-gold crown, and donned his lotus-silk cloud-walking boots, striding proudly into the Peach Garden.

Following his elder brother's advice, he was to first probe the core of the immortal array in the Peach Garden today!

Only in this way can one eat a 9,000-year-old peach without anyone noticing!