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

A gentle morning breeze blows, and the first rays of dawn break.

The next morning, after collecting the morning glow and purple mist, and having breakfast with the three furballs and the old deer, Changshou stepped out of the bamboo grove.

This time he didn't ride the deer.

Only by going there in person can one show sincerity.

Standing before the Cave of the Slanting Moon and Three Stars, Chang Shou bowed and proclaimed in a loud voice:

"I, Changshou, have something to ask the Ancestral Master. I humbly request that the Ancestral Master grant me an audience."

After repeating it three times, he waited silently.

Standing before this grotto, one feels like a vigorous and upright old pine tree, enduring wind and frost without withering, exuding a tranquility that comes from the passage of time.

After a cup of tea.

The cave entrance slowly opened.

A familiar monkey head emerged from within, its golden fur gleaming, a mischievous grin on its face—it was none other than Sun Wukong.

Hehe~!

Old Chang, the patriarch has commanded me to come and fetch you.

"Come in with me quickly."

"I knew it would be you, you monkey, coming to pick me up."

Chang Shou stepped into the Sanxing Cave.

The man and the monkey walked and chatted, joking with each other.

When the monkey asked Changshou why he had come, he did not hide anything and told the monkey directly.

Passing through the passageway, walking along the corridor, and through several moon gates, they arrived at the backyard and entered the patriarch's residence.

Quiet room.

Exotic flowers adorn the scene, complemented by rare herbs.

The ancient purple incense burner emitted wisps of fragrance.

An old Taoist priest with an air of otherworldly wisdom sat cross-legged on the couch.

Upon entering the house, Changshou bowed and paid his respects.

"This junior pays respects to the patriarch."

Looking at Changshou, who was bowing and greeting him.

Bodhi Patriarch was in a great mood.

"You old rascal, you actually have times when you beg from your beloved disciple?"

The old Taoist priest finally turned the tables.

He then glanced at Sun Wukong, raised an eyebrow, as if to say—

How is it?

You have to treat me better from now on.

[At least not worse than this old guy]

Their gazes returned to Chang Shou.

Bodhi Patriarch got straight to the point:

"I already know why you have come. For Wukong's sake, I can help you."

Chang Shou was overjoyed and bowed again to express his gratitude.

"Thank you for your help, Master."

When Bodhi Patriarch's gaze fell on Sun Wukong.

After understanding, Chang Shou bowed to the monkey:

"Thank you, Wukong."

"This old Taoist priest owes his existence to you."

Sun Wukong immediately puffed out his chest, chuckled, and his face clearly said, "You know what I mean."

Patriarch Bodhi nodded in satisfaction, raised his hand and gently waved his whisk, and two spiritual talismans appeared in the void, hovering in front of Sun Wukong and Changshoumian.

"This is a teleportation talisman; it can teleport you ten thousand miles in an instant."

You may take this talisman back to Jambudvipa. When you return, the talisman will decipher itself.

Go ahead, and come back soon.

Chang Shou first bowed in thanks, then asked with a puzzled look:

"Wukong went along too?"

The Bodhi Patriarch stroked his beard and explained with a smile:

"You came together, so naturally you'll go back together."

Besides, this monkey won't feel comfortable letting you go back on your own, and I don't want to be pestered by Wukong."

Sun Wukong grinned mischievously:

"Thank you, Master. You understand me best."

Chang Shou glanced gratefully at the monkey, then spread his right hand. A teleportation talisman automatically fell into his palm and condensed into a seal script character.

Sun Wukong also stretched out his hairy hand and picked up a teleportation talisman.

They bowed to the Bodhi Patriarch and then infused a trace of magical power into the runes in their palms.

In an instant, ripples spread through the space.

The man and the monkey vanished instantly, leaving the Slanting Moon Three Stars Cave and heading south towards the southern continent of Zhanzhou.

On the bed and cushion.

Bodhi Patriarch stroked his beard and smiled:

"Wukong, your master has gone to great lengths for you."

Otherwise, why would I scheme against a junior?

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After a cup of tea.

A man and a monkey appeared in Pei County.

This place is right next to China.

Changshou's second granddaughter's husband's family lives here.

I haven't been here for over a decade, and Pei County hasn't changed much.

Changshou led the monkey to continue moving in small areas, eventually appearing outside Jiangjia Village.

In ancient times, clan consciousness was strong.

People of the same bloodline often stick together for warmth.

This is a relatively safe way of life.

Jiangjia Village is a case in point.

Nine out of ten villagers share the surname Jiang, and they all share a common ancestor.

Legend has it that this ancestor was once a person from the State of Qi.

Chang Shou had heard a little about the history of Jiangjia Village, but he had more important things to do.

With the monkey in tow, Changshou headed straight for a certain residence.

Push open the old wooden door.

An old jujube tree came into view.

Next came an elderly woman with gray hair, wrinkled skin, and a slightly hunched posture; she was the second granddaughter.

"Who is it?"

I heard the door open.

The old woman who had come out to check suddenly froze.

Her old eyes widened involuntarily, her cloudy pupils trembled, her lips and cheeks trembled with excitement, and even her body trembled.

Chang Shou was equally excited.

But he was decades older and had cultivated for many years, possessing a strong Dao heart. He quickly steadied his mind and smiled as he slowly said:

"Second Girl, it's been many years."

"Won't you invite my father in for a seat?"

A word to awaken the dreamer.

The old woman immediately realized what was happening and responded several times, hurriedly inviting Changshou inside.

"Father, please... come in quickly."

I'll pour you some tea. Yes, I'll pour you some tea.

With tears in her eyes, she invited Changshou inside, then turned and went into the kitchen, quickly returning with two cups of coarse tea.

Place a cup in front of the longevity noodles.

A cup was placed in front of the monkey.

Seeing that the old woman was about to go downstairs to get some food, Changshou said:

"Don't bother."

Sit down and talk to the old man.

The old woman immediately exclaimed "Oh!"

She sat beside Changshou, gazing at him as if she couldn't see through him, and tears streamed down her face involuntarily.

Overwhelmed with emotion, he choked up for a moment.

Looking at her second granddaughter, whose hair was gray, whose face was full of wrinkles, and who looked older than herself, Changshou couldn't help but feel sorry for her.

He reached out his palm and gently stroked his second granddaughter's hair and forehead, just as he always did, and said in a soft voice:

Cry! Cry it all out!

Father is back! Father is here!

Hearing familiar comforting voices.

I felt the warmth coming from my forehead.

Chang An felt as if she had returned to her childhood, and a familiar sense of security washed over her. She burst into tears.

Despite the tears welling in his eyes, Chang Shou's palms shone brightly.

He used his magic to calm his second granddaughter, lest she, at her age, suffer any harm due to excessive emotional agitation.

We must not do foolish things that lead to tragedy when we are overjoyed.

Watching this scene unfold, Sun Wukong scratched his head, and for some reason, he thought of the monkeys in the Water Curtain Cave of Flower Fruit Mountain.

I feel that if I were to return to Flower Fruit Mountain in the future and see the monkeys and their offspring, the scene would probably be similar to the current situation.

I don't know when I'll be able to go back.

What about the monkeys and their offspring of Flower Fruit Mountain?

Have they been bullied while I was away all these years?

……

As he thought about it, Sun Wukong felt a lump in his throat.

While the old man and his grandson weren't paying attention to him, he secretly wiped away the sand and dust from his eyes and tried to calm his emotions.

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Looking at my second granddaughter, who was crying so hard she was hiccuping.

Chang Shou's eyes reddened.

He picked up the teacup and let his granddaughter take a sip of water to moisten her throat.

Once she had calmed down a bit, she washed her face again, tidied herself up, and sat down next to Changshou once more.

They then resumed their conversation.