The story begins with the bride marrying off her daughter, and the woman, at the age of one hundred,

In the backyard, inside the house.

He received a slap on the ruler from his master.

Sensing that the force was not strong, Sun Wukong immediately realized that his master was not really angry "because of his trickery in obtaining the handkerchief," and his uneasy heart immediately relaxed.

He walked forward with a shameless grin.

Like Sun Wukong presenting a treasure, he took out a pile of things from his bundle and divided them into two piles.

He pushed one of the piles of things to the front and explained:

"Master, I am not someone who is ignorant of etiquette."

This is a gift that Old Man Chang and I prepared together for your apprenticeship ceremony. We were hoping that one day you would be willing to teach us the secrets of longevity, so we could present these gifts to you as a token of our respect.

Old Man Chang said, "You are an ancient immortal with boundless cultivation, and you have seen and eaten countless delicacies. The gifts we have carefully prepared are nothing more than ordinary things in your eyes."

But it's one thing if you don't like it.

Whether we're prepared or not is another matter.

At your level, it's all about the sentiment behind it.

These gifts represent our mutual appreciation.

This is spirit peach wine. I picked the spirit peaches myself, and the wine was brewed by Old Man Chang himself.

Every year I take out one bottle to treasure, and this year, that makes three.

As they talked...

Sun Wukong's eyes welled up with tears, as if they were about to burst.

He quickly suppressed his emotions and continued to introduce another pile.

"Master, these fermented fruit are an apology from Old Man Chang. I offended you during the day."

He said that although you are a magnanimous person who lets things go and won't hold a grudge against me, I can't take advantage of your kindness and generosity and become complacent without showing any gratitude.

In any case, the attitude must be correct.

Please accept these gifts.

I looked at the bottles and jars in front of me.

The story of Bodhi Patriarch is somewhat complicated.

The matter of the Crescent Moon and Three Stars Cave could not be kept from him.

Naturally, this includes the apprenticeship ceremony and the apology ceremony.

This is also why I find Chang Shou pleasing to the eye.

He did raise this monkey very well, and his teaching was... passable, definitely not as good as mine!

But seeing that his beloved disciple couldn't stop talking about Old Man Chang, and never forgot to praise the old man, he hoped to change his image of him.

The patriarch felt a little jealous.

Of course, it wasn't because I was jealous.

It's definitely not because my beloved student and that old bastard have a good relationship; that's what I've always wanted to see!

It was more of a feeling of being moved!

Yes, it was a moving experience!

After all, it was a gift carefully prepared by my beloved student.

I am pleased with my beloved student's understanding.

As for that old bastard!

Having spent a hundred years struggling in the mortal world, and then awakening innate wisdom to understand these human relationships and ways of the world, is perfectly normal and nothing to be praised for.

---

With a light wave of his sleeve.

Please accept these gifts.

Bodhi Patriarch was about to speak.

Then he saw the monkey staring at him expectantly, grinning and saying:

"Master, as the saying goes, courtesy should be reciprocated. You accepted my gift of apprenticeship, so what about this handkerchief...?"

Ignoring his image, Bodhi Patriarch rolled his eyes in annoyance and waved his hand dismissively, saying, "Take it, take it! Look at you, so easily swayed."

Sun Wukong happily put away the handkerchief.

Hearing his master's disdain, he wasn't annoyed and spoke frankly:

"Master, I am poor!"

Seeing that his beloved student was about to plead poverty.

Bodhi Patriarch quickly changed the subject, fearing that this disciple would find another excuse to target him.

"You shameless monkey, you kept bringing up Changshou every few sentences. Do you want me to spare him and let him return to the Slanting Moon Three Stars Cave?"

Sun Wukong frankly admitted it, nodding and saying:

"This disciple's petty thoughts have not escaped your discerning eyes. I beg Master to have mercy and show leniency to Old Man Chang."

He gently stroked his beard.

Bodhi Patriarch intended to maintain his aloofness and deliberately withhold a reply, hoping to give this cunning monkey a hard time and make him anxious.

But then he suddenly remembered the scene of the monkey massaging Chang Shou's shoulders and legs, and a thought struck him. He deliberately pretended to have back pain.

Sun Wukong was quick-witted and immediately understood.

He immediately got up with a grin, went forward, and diligently massaged Bodhi Patriarch's shoulders and legs.

The force was just right, the precision was perfect, and the technique was top-notch.

Bodhi Patriarch quickly closed his eyes and began to enjoy the moment.

Physical pleasure is secondary.

The main thing is that I'm happy.

This is the service my beloved disciple is receiving!!!

It was the teacher-student relationship that he had waited for countless years.

I'm in a better mood.

He realized he needed to deepen the bond between his beloved disciple and Tokito.

Bodhi Patriarch no longer feigned composure, and while enjoying the moment, slowly said:

"I drove Changshou away. If I go back on my word, where will my face and dignity be?"

Moreover, his connection with me has ended; it's unlikely he'll return to the Crescent Moon Cave.

I felt the force increase.

Bodhi Patriarch frowned and snorted coldly.

Sun Wukong immediately recovered and continued to serve him attentively.

The patriarch resumed his enjoyment, then changed the subject:

"However, considering that he barely knows any manners, we can make an exception for him."

---

Things seem to be taking a turn for the better.

Sun Wukong was overjoyed.

Shoulder massage, leg massage, meridian massage, and improved circulation...

He used all his skills to serve her even more diligently.

The Bodhi Patriarch was increasingly pleased and continued:

"Although he cannot return to the Cave of the Slanting Moon and Three Stars, he can still live on Fangcun Mountain. For your sake, he will become a farmer in the mountains and guard Fangcun Mountain with Ke Da, which will be a job for him."

With this pretext, he could still enter the cave to listen to the teachings during each quarterly sermon.

As for...

It seems impossible to peruse the classic texts now.

Enjoying the resources inside the cave is even more impossible.

For your sake, I have already conceded.

You little monkey, you need to know when to stop. You can't have your cake and eat it too.

I know this is the best outcome.

Sun Wukong didn't press the matter further, and repeatedly said:

"I understand, thank you for your compassion, Master!"

The monkey waited for half an hour.

Bodhi Patriarch finally opened his eyes.

He ordered the monkey to get off the bed and sit up straight.

Sun Wukong obeyed the order. Soon he listened attentively, sat upright on the couch, and stared intently at Patriarch Bodhi, his face full of anticipation, knowing that his master would impart the Dharma tonight.

Bodhi Patriarch said:

"I will pass on to you the secret method of longevity, called the 'Great Celestial Immortal Technique.' It is the true method of my lineage, combining the advantages of Taoism and Buddhism, integrating the strengths of various schools, and leading directly to the Great Tao."

Thanks to the information provided by Changshou for three years, Sun Wukong, while not knowing everything about the Five Immortals system, could at least give some explanation.

He said, "A Grand Celestial Immortal! Doesn't that mean that cultivating this profound technique can lead to becoming a first-class Celestial Immortal?"

The Bodhi Patriarch gave the monkey a look that said, "You're teachable," and said:

"good!

Of the five immortals of heaven and earth, the celestial immortals are the highest.

Only by cultivating oneself into a celestial being can one truly achieve immortality in this world, living as long as heaven and earth, sharing the same age as the sun and moon, unafraid of wind and rain, and fearless of frost and snow.

Its immortality will not be easily swayed by external factors.

Because the *Great Celestial Immortal Manual* incorporates the true meaning of Nirvana and immortality from Buddhism, those who cultivate this manual can be called both Celestial Immortals and Golden Immortals.

Patriarch Bodhi reached out and patted Wukong's monkey head, his eyes kind and his tone gentle:

"Although this technique leads directly to the path of immortality and contains the secret to longevity, it is also profound and obscure, difficult to learn, master, and succeed. Only those with deep roots, great comprehension, great fortune, and great perseverance can practice it."

You were born with the perfect temperament and are most suited to inherit my teachings. I hope you will diligently cultivate yourself in the future, without slacking off, and without disappointing your teacher.

Sun Wukong's eyes were frighteningly bright.

He immediately patted his chest and promised that he would practice diligently and study hard.

Bodhi Patriarch smiled and formally began to preach:

"The true and wondrous secret of the perfect integration of exoteric and esoteric teachings lies in the cultivation of one's nature and life force; there is no other way. It all comes down to essence, energy, and spirit. The cultivation of one's nature and life force is beyond words..."