Lord Gao staggered back two steps, with such an ugly countenance, if he's not an evil spirit, what else could he be?

Sun Wukong pushed Zhu Ganglie and said, "Why haven't you gone to greet the master yet?"

Zhu Ganglie stumbled forward a few steps, knelt on the ground, and respectfully said, "Master, your disciple failed to meet you.

Had I known that master was staying at my father-in-law's place, I would have come to welcome you—why did I have to suffer so many hardships?"

Tang Sanzang felt somewhat at a loss and said to Sun Wukong, "Wukong, why does he want to greet me?"

Sun Wukong, scratching his head and grinning cheekily, said, "This creature is the reincarnation of the Water Army Grand Marshal Marshal of the Heavenly Canopy. He is also guided by the Bodhisattva to aid you on your journey to the Western Heaven."

Tang Sanzang exclaimed in surprise, "You are the Marshal of the Heavenly Canopy?"

He quickly bent down to help Zhu Ganglie up, saying, "Please get up, quickly!"

"Hmm~" Sun Wukong asked puzzledly, "Little monk, do you know the Marshal of the Heavenly Canopy?"

Tang Sanzang nodded repeatedly and said, "I don't know him personally, but I have heard of the Marshal of the Heavenly Canopy's great name." He scolded, "Wukong, unbind the marshal at once."

Sun Wukong's expression froze, You, little monk, have become quite bold! Looking over Zhu Ganglie, What kind of great name could this pig have?! Made this little monk shout at Old Sun.

"No trouble for big brother, I, Old Pig, will do it myself!"

Zhu Ganglie got up, flexed his arms, and the ropes snapped off with a crack, falling to the ground.

Zhu Ganglie called loudly into the house, "Wife, Old Pig is back, come out and have a look!"

Gao Cuilan and Mrs. Gao walked out of the house, arm in arm.

Zhu Ganglie hurried over, with a fat face full of eagerness to please.

"Dear wife, I've missed you to death after just one night without you. I had no strength in the fight."

"Now that you've been subdued by the mage, don't bother me again in the future."

"Dear wife, how could it be a bother? A day of marriage is a hundred days of grace, and a hundred-day marriage is as deep as the sea!"

"One day of grace, a hundred days of enmity. Do not call me wife; what kind of husband locks up his own wife?"

"I had no choice! My wife is so beautiful, I was afraid someone would steal you away!"

"Nonsense!"

"Wife, over the years, I, Old Pig, have treated you well, but you were so cruel to invite a mage to subdue me, my little heart—oh, it's throbbing with pain."

Gao Cuilan couldn't help but retort, "The mage was invited by my father and mother."

...

Meanwhile, Sun Wukong leaned close to Tang Sanzang and asked in a whisper, "Little monk, just what is this pig's great reputation, that even you would know of it?"

Tang Sanzang also whispered, "The story is widespread in Great Tang. It's said that he's the Water Army Grand Marshal from the Heavenly Court, who was caught for teasing Guanyin Bodhisattva and was cast down to the mortal world."

Sun Wukong's eyes suddenly widened in shock, exclaiming, "What? He teased Guanyin Bodhisattva?"

Tang Sanzang hastily pulled at Sun Wukong and said frantically, "Wukong, don't shout! Don't shout."

The rest of the people in the courtyard also turned their attention their way.

Sun Wukong leapt aside to dodge Tang Sanzang, pointed at Zhu Ganglie with a laugh, and said, "Who would've thought that you, pig head, would dare to tease Guanyin Bodhisattva? You've got some guts, I've underestimated you, haven't I?"

Zhu Ganglie's expression stiffened, and he suddenly turned his head, raging, "Damned monkey's head, stop talking nonsense!"

Sun Wukong, with hands on his hips, chuckled mischievously, and shouted, "Whether old Sun's talking nonsense or not, you know best. It's been spreading all over Great Tang that Marshal of the Heavenly Canopy was cast down into the mortal world for teasing Guanyin Bodhisattva. Everyone says so, could it be false?"

Gao Cui Lan immediately sneered, "In the past, you claimed to be Marshal of the Heavenly Canopy. When I asked you why you were cast down to the mortal world, you were always evasive. So it turns out it was because you teased a Bodhisattva?

You're the very definition of audacity and daring. Indeed, old habits die hard." She then turned and walked into the house.

Zhu Ganglie hurriedly called after her, "My dear, it's a misunderstanding, a misunderstanding! My dear, listen to my explanation."

"Bang—" The door shut.

Zhu Ganglie foolishly stood outside, turned his head to look at Sun Wukong, and furiously shouted, "You cursed monkey, why do you want to harm me? Come on—let's have another three hundred rounds of battle, old pig and you."

Sun Wukong jumped onto a chair and crouched down, laughing with a 'hehe', "Now that you've entered the Sramana, you should forget the past."

Zhu Ganglie was taken aback, feeling a sense of loss in his heart. Indeed! It should be forgotten. The Westward Journey for the scriptures could take decades. By the time we return, Cui Lan might just be a handful of dust. It's time to let go, it's time to let go. Perhaps this is for the best.

Zhu Ganglie then ran up to Tang Sanzang and lamented, "Master, aren't you going to manage this monkey?"

"Ahhh~" Tang Sanzang looked up to the sky. The monkey has gone wild and is out of control! He then said, "Tianpeng, Wukong is right. Since you've already entered into Sramana, you should let go of the past. Let everything scatter with the wind and embrace a new beginning.

Now as your Master, I shall bestow upon you a religious name. Please ask Lord Gao to provide a table for the offerings."

Lord Gao hurriedly nodded, "I have one, I have one."

There was a bustle in the courtyard, and soon a table for offerings was set up.

Tang Sanzang cleansed his hands and burnt incense, facing south and worshiped, "Great thanks to Bodhisattva's holy grace!"

The elders of Gao's Mansion inside the courtyard also quickly followed in worship.

Tang Sanzang looked towards Zhu Ganglie and said, "Marshal of the Heavenly Canopy, since you have followed my good teachings, entered into Sramana, and became my disciple, allow me to give you a religious name for easy calling."

Zhu Ganglie immediately said, "Master, Guanyin Bodhisattva has already given me a religious name when I received ordination. It's called… called Zhu Wuneng."

Sun Wukong laughed heartily nearby, "Zhu Wuneng! Zhu Wuneng! Truly a fine religious name, marvelous indeed~"

Tang Sanzang was also left speechless. It seems the Bodhisattva's anger had not subsided! He couldn't help looking at Zhu Ganglie—do you still say you didn't tease Guanyin? This name is clear evidence.

Gao Cui Lan came out from the house, respectfully saying, "Please bestow another religious name upon this pig head, Mage."

Tang Sanzang pondered for a moment; Zhu Wuneng indeed sounded somewhat unrefined. Although Buddhism doesn't value vanity, it would be somewhat unpleasant to be called by the name of 'Wuneng's Master' by others in the future. He said, "Since you've received the Fa Jie and have given up the five meats and three pungent herbs, I will give you another name. Let's call you Bajie."

Zhu Ganglie immediately expressed his gratitude, "Thank you, Master~" Although Bajie wasn't much either, at least it sounded better than Wuneng.

Afterward, Old Master Gao, out of joy, set up a feast at Gao's Mansion, and after eating and drinking to their fill.

The next morning, Tang Sanzang and his disciples were bidding farewell.

Gao Cui Lan came carrying a tray, which held some clothes, and approached Zhu Bajie, calmly saying, "I noticed your clothes were all damaged. This was made overnight by my mother and me, you take them to wear."

Zhu Bajie took the tray, nodding repeatedly with a silly smile, "Alright! Thank you, my dear."

He turned around, and with a flash of light, instantly changed into the new clothes, laughing heartily, "The clothes made by my dear are a perfect fit!"

After a series of farewells, the people of Gao's Mansion watched as Tang Sanzang and his group went off into the distance.

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