Journey to the West: Demon Emperor: Beginning as a Little Toad

Chapter 570 A Good Deal

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Yujing Tianbao Palace Market.

Inside the Shuide Pavilion.

Xiao Chen witnessed Sun Wukong using a "mountain-packing gourd" to haggle with the Golden Furnace Boy and the Silver Furnace Boy. After some maneuvering, he actually managed to exchange it for several invaluable Nine-Turn Golden Pills.

Seeing this, Xiao Chen couldn't help but chuckle to himself, thinking to himself:

"This monkey has always had a mischievous streak."

In fact, in the original story, when Tang Sanzang and his disciples arrived at Pingdingshan on their journey to the west...

Sun Wukong also had a fierce battle with the Golden Horn King and the Silver Horn King.

The two sides fought wits and courage, exchanging blows and engaging in a fierce battle that lasted for many rounds, until the sky darkened and the air was filled with the cries of ghosts and gods.

On the journey to the west, there are many demon kings, but in terms of overall strength, the brothers Golden Horn King and Silver Horn King, as well as the Yellow-Eyebrow King, are undoubtedly among the top.

The Golden Horn King and the Silver Horn King, backed by Laozi, wield top-grade magical treasures such as the Purple Gold Red Gourd, the Banana Leaf Fan, the Seven Star Sword, the Jade Purification Bottle, and the Golden Rope.

The Yellow-Eyebrowed King, on the other hand, had Maitreya Buddha behind him and held top-grade magical treasures such as a short, soft wolf-tooth club, a human seed bag, and a golden cymbal.

Neither of them are easy to deal with.

However, the Golden Horn King and the Silver Horn King were a bit weak-minded and not very smart.

Sun Wukong once used his wit to trick the clever devil and the clever insect into giving him the "Purple Gold Red Gourd" and the "Mutton Fat Jade Bottle". He also went to great lengths to steal and seize magical treasures such as the "Golden Rope" and the "Seven-Star Sword".

In the end, Sun Wukong used the "Purple Gold Red Gourd" to refine the Golden Horn King and the Silver Horn King.

However, in the end, Laozi (the Supreme Lord Lao) demanded all of these magical treasures back.

……

At this moment.

Although Sun Wukong made a deal with the Golden Furnace Boy and the Silver Furnace Boy.

However, this transaction seems somewhat like a way to fool children.

Sun Wukong's eyes darted around, and he secretly plotted in his mind:

“The two boys, Jinlu and Yinlu, are easy to talk to.”

"But Laozi is a very shrewd old man, and he is not easily fooled."

"It would be bad if Laozi saw that I had tricked his Golden Furnace Boys and Silver Furnace Boys and came to me demanding pills."

"Since I've already fooled the Golden Furnace Boy and the Silver Furnace Boy, it's always better to be prepared."

Think about this.

Sun Wukong immediately put away his impatient monkey-like manner and adopted a mature and composed demeanor.

He gently twirled a few strands of golden hair on his cheek, his eyes gleaming as if he were contemplating long-term matters for the Golden Furnace and Silver Furnace attendants, and said:

"Oh dear, golden furnace, silver furnace, wait a minute!"

"I, Old Sun, have suddenly had a new thought!"

The Golden Furnace Boy, who had already breathed a sigh of relief upon seeing Sun Wukong agree to the deal, couldn't help but ask upon hearing his words:
"Oh? What else do you have to worry about, Great Sage?"

With a flick of his wrist, Sun Wukong snatched the newly delivered Purple-Gold Yang Gourd back from the Silver Furnace Boy's arms as if by lightning, saying:
"My gourd is a timeless treasure. You can play with it for decades or even centuries, and it will still be there!"

"But your Nine-Turn Golden Elixir is a consumable; once it enters my stomach, it vanishes in an instant..."

"This deal may be pleasing at the moment, but I fear people will resent it in the future!"

Sun Wukong, with a worried expression, spread his hands and continued:
"If decades later you change your mind and come to me with your precious gourd, crying and saying, 'Monkey! Give me back my Nine-Turn Golden Elixir!'"

"But I, Old Sun, have nothing to offer you, how embarrassing!"

"I can only tell you: 'The Golden Elixir? It has already been absorbed into my internal organs!' I have nothing left to produce, so what should I do?"

"Wouldn't you all be accusing me, Old Sun, of deceiving you young and ignorant fools?"

"And that old man Laozi is always protective of his own. If he finds out about this, won't he come looking for trouble? Even if I, Old Sun, have a hundred mouths, I won't be able to clear my name!"

Upon hearing this, the Golden Furnace Boy frowned slightly, stared intently at Sun Wukong, and asked:

"Great Sage, what do you intend to do?"

"Are you perhaps going to back out of this deal?"

Sun Wukong rubbed his fingers together, a sly smile playing on his lips. His eyes narrowed into slits as he chuckled.

"Hehehe, I, Old Sun, am upright and honest, and I would never go back on my word. But when it comes to business, clarity is key. Only with a written agreement can we avoid many troubles."

"How about this! I, Old Sun, will write a 'contract' with you, in duplicate, with each of us keeping one copy as proof."

"It's written clearly in black and white on the paper: On such and such a date, the Golden Furnace and Silver Furnace attendants of the Tushita Palace exchanged four Nine-Turn Golden Elixirs for one of my old Sun's Purple Gold Gourds. The money and goods are settled, and there is no going back!"

"In this way, even if someone tries to shirk responsibility or cheat in the future, there will be irrefutable evidence, saving everyone from losing face and damaging harmony!"

Upon hearing this, the Golden Furnace Boy was first taken aback, then burst out laughing. His laughter carried a childish innocence, as well as a mocking tone that implied "you've gone to unnecessary trouble," and he said:

“These few Nine-Turn Golden Pills are my brother’s private possessions, and we can make the decision about them ourselves. Why do you need to waste so much time and effort on this?”

"Monkey, I know about your scheme."

Having said that, the Golden Furnace Boy, with an arrogant expression, raised his head and puffed out his chest, saying:
"However, you underestimate us brothers too much."

"We really like your gourd and sincerely want to exchange it with you."

"A real man's word is his bond; a promise is a promise."

"A man standing between heaven and earth should value 'trust and righteousness' above all else! These are the foundation of being human, how can they be treated lightly?"

"Since we've made a deal, there's no reason for me to go back on my word."

"Let alone decades, even a thousand or ten thousand years, we brothers would never seek you out for what happened today!"

"This is the tradition of our Tushita Sect, and it is also related to the two words: faith and righteousness!"

Say it.

The Golden Furnace Boy surveyed the pavilion, his brow furrowed slightly. He spread his small hands and said:
"There's no pen or ink here, what are we supposed to write? Are we supposed to bite our fingers and write in blood? What a joke!"

Upon hearing this, Sun Wukong laughed heartily and said:
"I, Old Sun, naturally trust your character."

"But your master is always stingy. Every time I go to him to ask for some Nine-Turn Golden Pills, he makes excuses and refuses to give them to me. He's really stingy and doesn't give me a penny!"

The Golden Furnace Boy's expression turned serious, and he said:

"If you are really worried, Great Sage, how about I make a vow with you?"

Upon hearing this, Sun Wukong laughed and said:
"Oh? How about the bet? Tell me!"

The Golden Furnace Boy took a deep breath, straightened his back, raised his right palm, and pointed three fingers together at his brow. His voice, though still childish, was strong and resonant as he said:

"God is above!"

"I, Jinlu, and my brother Yinlu, are willing to exchange four Nine-Turn Golden Pills for one of the Great Sage Equaling Heaven Sun Wukong's Purple-Gold Gourd!"

"This is a voluntary and fair transaction between both parties!"

"This contract shall serve as proof."

"If you regret it, I am willing to accept the calamity! May I be plagued by disease all year round, my heart burn with pain, and be plagued by endless disasters! Never a day of peace!"

"I hereby swear an oath, and heaven and earth bear witness!"

"Great Sage, what do you think of this incantation?"

Upon hearing this oath, Sun Wukong had no further hesitation:

"Hahaha! That's satisfying! Ruthless! Sincere!"

"I, Old Sun, admire the grandeur of your Tushita Palace!"

Immediately, Sun Wukong also abandoned his playful demeanor, straightened his expression, and solemnly bowed, saying in a clear voice:
"I, Old Sun, hereby swear an oath!"

"This gourd transaction is clear and straightforward. If I, Old Sun, were to go back on my word, I would surely suffer the same fate as you, plagued by plagues and calamities all year round, with no peace ever again!"

Sun Wukong said no more, and solemnly handed the gourd, which shimmered with purple-gold light and whose chaotic Dao patterns were faintly visible, to the Silver Furnace Boy, saying:

"Here you go, golden furnace and silver furnace! The magic gourd is yours!"

"This is a rare treasure in the world. You must keep it safe and not waste its spiritual power!" The Silver Furnace Boy had been waiting impatiently, and upon seeing this, his little face instantly lit up with joy.

He practically leaped forward, carefully and as if he had found a priceless treasure, tightly embracing the Purple Gold Yang Gourd. He was captivated by its warm touch and the subtle pulse of spatial power, and his heart was filled with joy.

"Brother, brother..."

"We'll have our own precious gourd now!"

The Silver Furnace Boy, clutching his gourd, happily approached the Golden Furnace Boy, tilting his little face up, his eyes filled with pure joy.

When the Golden Furnace Boy saw his younger brother's rare, genuine, and radiant smile, his heart softened.

Without further hesitation, he carefully handed the specially made box containing four Nine-Turn Golden Pills, covered with Dao patterns, to Sun Wukong, saying:
"Great Sage, these are four Nine-Turn Golden Pills. Please keep them safe."

Sun Wukong took the jade box, suppressing the urge to open it immediately. He felt that it was quite heavy in his hand, as if it were supporting a small world.

He glanced into the box, his gaze piercing through the slits. Inside, four beams of purple-gold light lay dormant like dragons, their radiance condensed and substantial, faintly outlining the Dao traces of creation, mysterious and unpredictable!

Four pills, each the size of a longan, perfectly round and flawless, seemingly forged from the principles of purple gold, floated quietly. A halo of light flowed around them, and within them seemed to be the phantoms of mountains and rivers, the rising and falling of the sun and moon, breathing in and out boundless creation, exuding an alluring aura that captivated and mesmerized all who beheld them!

This is the ultimate alchemy in the Three Realms—the "Nine-Turn Golden Elixir!"

I've already received it.

Even Sun Wukong and Xiao Chen felt their breathing become heavy at this moment, their eyes burning like a furnace, wishing they could swallow it up immediately!
To enhance one's own supernatural powers!
Sun Wukong carefully hid it deep inside the Ruyi Hundred Treasures Pouch on his waist and kept it safe.

With the deal finalized, the subtle tension that had permeated the Shui De Pavilion finally dissipated completely.

Everyone got what they needed and gained something, and all of them had happy faces and were delighted.

The Silver Furnace Boy had focused all his attention on his newly acquired treasure gourd, holding it and touching it again and again, looking at it again and again, his face beaming with pure satisfaction.

Looking at his younger brother's happy expression, the Golden Furnace Boy's eyes were filled with a mixture of relief and affection.

All the probing and scheming during the transaction have now vanished.

The only remaining sounds in the pavilion were the aroma of delicacies and the joyful cries of children who had just acquired their favorite toys.

Xiao Chen observed the whole situation from the sidelines, and his mood improved considerably.

These four Nine-Turn Golden Pills were invaluable in helping Golden Horn King, Sun Wukong, Scorpion Demon, and others break through the barrier to becoming Great Luo Golden Immortals.
"Little brother, this precious gourd...you can use it!"

Seeing his younger brother's joyful, smiling face, the Golden Furnace Boy generously gave him the gourd.

"Brother, no! There is an order of seniority. You are the elder brother, so you should use it first. After you've had your fill, I'll play with it!"

Although the Silver Furnace Boy loved it dearly, he still remembered the rules and declined repeatedly with a sincere attitude.

"Hey, little brother, you're still young, you can play with it for now..."

The Golden Furnace Boy insisted on being modest, and the two brothers began to politely decline each other's offer.

……

Upon seeing this scene of "the golden furnace giving way to the gourd," Xiao Chen's heart stirred, and he devised a plan.

Since we have the opportunity to meet these two "wealthy immortals" from the Tushita Palace today, it means we are destined to meet them.

As the saying goes:
"If you do not give what Heaven has given you, you will surely suffer the consequences; if you do not act when the time is right, you will suffer the calamity."

This is a rare opportunity to meet the Golden Furnace Boy and the Silver Furnace Boy. If we don't try to get some of the treasures of the Tushita Palace from their hands, wouldn't we be wasting this opportunity bestowed by heaven?
It would be such a pity to miss such a golden opportunity; it would be too late to regret it!

Besides, the wedding gift for the Bull Demon King is still nowhere in sight. If we could take this opportunity to get some treasures, wouldn't that be the best of both worlds?
Think about this.

Xiao Chen immediately transmitted a secret message to Sun Wukong via a hidden "mosquito-brand wireless phone":
"Monkey, aren't there still a few gourds in that treasure bag?"

"You can take it all out at once and then make some 'good deals' with them!"

"As for the target, just keep an eye on it..."

Sun Wukong's monkey ears twitched almost imperceptibly, and he understood, responding in kind with a secret voice:

"Alright, Toad, I, Old Sun, understand!"

"Just wait and see what I can do!"

The golden furnace attendant and the silver furnace attendant were politely deferring to each other over the gourd, behaving like brothers.

Sun Wukong's lips curled up, a sly glint flashing in his eyes. Then, as if by magic, he pulled a "purple-gold-silver gourd" from his "Ruyi Hundred Treasures Pouch".

This gourd shimmers with a silvery-white luster, exuding a serene and profound aura. It is the third-generation "Purple Gold Yin Gourd," a descendant of the Yin Gourd spirit lineage.

However, the gourd, which should have been black, was secretly stained with a layer of shimmering silver light by his magic.

It adds a touch of mystery and nobility.

Sun Wukong thought to himself:
As the saying goes, good things come in pairs.

"Since we have already given them a yang gourd, let's give them a yin gourd as well."

"These 'yin and yang' make a pair of yin-yang gourds, which is a blessing for others."

"It's not that I, Old Sun, deceived them."

Sun Wukong, holding the "Purple Gold and Silver Gourd," laughed loudly:

"Golden Furnace, Silver Furnace, you two are such a brother, always going back and forth, it's so troublesome, it's making my old Sun dizzy!"

"Look, I, Old Sun, didn't just pick one fruit from that vine; I also casually picked a pair of magic gourds!"

“Jin Lu’er, that’s a golden-red gourd, full of masculine energy.”

“Yinlu’er, I also have a silver gourd with silver-white patterns in my hand. It exudes a feminine charm and would make a perfect pair with you.”

"It must be fate that brought us together, otherwise how could it be such a coincidence?"

"ah!"

The Golden Furnace Boy was indeed surprised, his eyes widening in disbelief.

"Monkey, how come you've conjured up another gourd?"

"Could you be the 'old man who grows gourds'?"

Sun Wukong, beaming, showed them the purple-gold-silver gourd in his hand and said proudly:
"This is not a transformation, but a real gourd, which also came from that innate gourd vine."

"Its origin is exactly the same as the 'Purple Gold Red Gourd' in your master's Tushita Palace; both are rare treasures in the world."

Seeing this, the Silver Furnace Boy became curious, took the purple-gold silver gourd and examined it for a moment, then exclaimed in admiration:
"Wow, this is indeed an extraordinary treasure gourd!"

Let the Golden Furnace Boy and the Silver Furnace Boy enjoy themselves for a while.

Sun Wukong retrieved the Purple Gold and Silver Gourd and showed it to them, his voice carrying a hint of enticement:

"Look! This purple-gold-silver gourd, though lacking the power to swallow mountains and rivers like its brother, has other wonderful uses!"

"This treasure is skilled at controlling all kinds of water and rain, and can gather and add water according to the master's will. It also contains a universe within it."

"It seems to be the will of Heaven, which is quite interesting to see the two of you together."

“Silver Furnace, think about it carefully. When refining pills, your brother holds the golden gourd to control the fire and calcify, while you hold this silver gourd to draw water and regulate the essence. Isn’t that a perfect match of yin and yang, water and fire complementing each other?”

"This is what it means to follow the will of Heaven and the will of the people, and to live in accordance with the natural way!"

As he spoke, Sun Wukong handed the Purple Gold Silver Gourd to the Silver Furnace Boy.

Upon hearing this, the Silver Furnace Boy took the Purple Gold Silver Gourd. He felt that it was cool and smooth to the touch, with a misty vapor. It was completely different from the previous masculine treasure, but it had its own unique charm, and he couldn't help but feel fond of it.

But amidst his joy, the Silver Furnace Boy's face showed a troubled expression, and he hesitated, saying:
“Great Sage, this gourd is certainly good… but my brother and I have already used up all our savings with just four Nine-Turn Golden Pills, I’m afraid…”

The Silver Furnace Boy said regretfully:
"We're afraid we're not meant to have this gourd, which is a real shame."

Sun Wukong grinned, waved his hand dismissively, and exuded a touch of swagger:

"That's wrong!"

As the saying goes, "A fine sword is given to a hero, and a beautiful woman is given to a beauty." Good treasures, after all, should be given to those who appreciate their value!

“I, Old Sun, observe that the spiritual energy of these two gourds is perfectly integrated with that of you brothers. It must be that you are destined to be together, and it is the will of Heaven that cannot be defied.”

"I'll accept a loss and exchange it with you."

"It can be considered as helping others achieve their goals."

Upon hearing this, the Golden Furnace Boy pondered for a moment and asked:
"I wonder what the Great Sage desires?"

(End of this chapter)