"They say that back then, Sun Wukong wreaked havoc in the Heavenly Palace, committing heinous crimes, and was later suppressed by Tathagata of the West under the Five Finger Mountain for a full five hundred years."
"Five hundred years later, Tang Sanzang, the reincarnation of Jin Chanzi, passed by and rescued him."
"The journey to the West is fraught with danger, so Sun Wukong shall serve as his protector."
"However, Sun Wukong was inherently rebellious and did not take Tang Sanzang's kindness to heart at all."
....
On the stage, Su Mu gestured animatedly, his narration deeply captivating the audience.
When they heard that Sun Wukong was suppressed by Tathagata under the Five Finger Mountain for five hundred years, they all let out sighs of regret.
"I never imagined the Great Sage would also have moments of sorrow."
"How could such a powerful figure be willing to be someone's disciple?"
"Who is this Tang Sanzang? If he could save Sun Wukong from under the Five Finger Mountain, he must also be an extraordinary person."
Deidara couldn't help but burst into raucous laughter upon hearing this.
"A monkey is just a monkey! It can never overturn the heavens, and in the end, it will still go to hell!"
A Fei's fists clenched slightly, a hint of anger beneath his mask.
Kurotsuchi, who had not missed a single storytelling session in days, gazed at Su Mu with growing infatuation.
"He... why does he suddenly seem so charming when he's telling stories..."
Su Mu waved his large fan and continued, "This Tang Sanzang, his flesh is incredibly delicious!"
"Anyone who eats even a bite can achieve immortality."
"He is also the second disciple of the Buddha, and his ability to rescue Sun Wukong was also destined."
"Not only was Sun Wukong unwilling to follow Tang Sanzang on the pilgrimage, but he also wanted to eat the flesh of immortality from him."
"Thus, Guanyin of the South Sea intervened."
....
Su Mu spoke for a long time, his throat dry and hoarse. He paused to take a sip of tea and sat down.
"Mr. Su, please continue!"
"What methods does Guanyin of the South Sea possess? Can she defeat Sun Wukong?"
"Was Tang Sanzang eaten by Sun Wukong in the end?"
The crowd below complained.
At this moment, Kurotsuchi suddenly roared at everyone, "All of you, shut up! What's wrong with Mr. Su taking a drink and resting? What's wrong?!"
Seeing the marking on Kurotsuchi's forehead from the Stone Ninja, everyone immediately fell silent.
The Stone Ninja Village was quite formidable in the ninja world, and these wandering patrons truly couldn't afford to offend them.
Su Mu smiled warmly at Kurotsuchi.
At this moment, Kurotsuchi's cheeks instantly flushed, and her body temperature soared.
"He... he's actually smiling at me!"
Kurotsuchi felt a wave of dizziness, and then she promptly collapsed to the ground.
"Huh?"
Su Mu looked at the fallen Kurotsuchi and sighed helplessly, "I didn't mean to..."
After a short rest, Su Mu did not get up.
Sitting at the table, he continued to address the crowd, "I'll just tell you the outcome."
"Sun Wukong was captured by Guanyin of the South Sea within her pure vase. Tang Sanzang, in order to convert him, sacrificed himself."
"In exchange, Sun Wukong gained the opportunity to be reincarnated into the human world five hundred years later."
"Guanyin of the South Sea hoped that he would become selfless, like Tang Sanzang, and wash away all his past sins."
"Five hundred years later, at the foot of the Five Finger Mountain on the border of the Great Tang, there was an Axe Gang."
"The leader of this gang was the reincarnated Sun Wukong, known as Zhi Zun Bao."
....
The listeners were overjoyed, never expecting the majestic Great Sage Sun to have such a peculiar story.
"Waiter, bring wine!"
"I want to have a drink with Sun Wukong!"
The patrons at the third table were clearly drunk, and it was remarkable they had persevered this long.
Others burst into laughter.
The atmosphere in the wine shop was truly pleasant.
"With a master like Tang Sanzang, this life is truly worthwhile!"
"I'm even more excited for the next part of the story!"
Su Mu smiled faintly and said, "As it happens, Zhi Zun Bao ruled the Five Finger Mountain, becoming a bandit leader, calling himself the Gang Leader."
"Phoenix Valley, Pan Silk Cave, Golden City Mountain."
"Two disciples under the Great Immortal of Pan Silk Cave, Chun Thirteen Niang and Bai Jingjing, suddenly arrived at this place."
"Their purpose was to find the whereabouts of Tang Sanzang."
"Chun Thirteen Niang and Bai Jingjing were originally a spider spirit and a white bone spirit."
"They had long been coveting Tang Sanzang's flesh and happened to encounter Zhi Zun Bao, whom they captured to question if he knew Tang Sanzang's whereabouts."
"Along the way, he also met Bodhi Patriarch from Fangcun Mountain, who was Sun Wukong's master from five hundred years ago."
"For this reason, a battle to capture demons ensued, and Bodhi Patriarch also informed Zhi Zun Bao that he was Sun Wukong reincarnated from five hundred years ago."
"In order to fulfill the mission of retrieving the scriptures from the West, Heaven specifically arranged for the master and disciple to reunite here."
....
Deidara was gradually drawn into the story. It was the first time he had listened to a story so intently.
He had only heard of "Havoc in Heaven" before, but he never expected Su Mu's new series of stories about Sun Wukong to be so brilliant.
For the people living in this ninja world, stories of this caliber were adored with fervent passion.
"Tell us! Tell us!"
"If it weren't for the fact that chakra can't be used here, I would have wanted to set off fireworks to cheer you on!"
"A Fei, lend me that copy of 'Havoc in Heaven' when we get back!"
Deidara slapped the table, exclaiming his enjoyment.
Next, it was A Fei's turn to disdain Deidara: "Senior... can you read?"
"You scoundrel! I will truly kill you!"
Their voices seemed too loud, and Su Mu coughed twice to remind them.
Instantly, Deidara and A Fei, who were bickering, quieted down and sat back.
"On a mountain, there is a place called Niuzhuang, inhabited by a monstrous demon, the Bull Demon King."
"Also in pursuit of Tang Sanzang's flesh."
"Upon learning that Tang Sanzang would appear at the Five Finger Mountain, he decided to intervene personally."
"Bai Jingjing and Chun Thirteen Niang then clashed with the Bull Demon King, and being outmatched, they were severely injured."
"During their escape, they brought Zhi Zun Bao back to Pan Silk Cave."
"Bai Jingjing fought with her senior sister for the sake of Zhi Zun Bao and was poisoned."
....
After speaking, Su Mu closed his fan and sighed softly, "Why meet when you've never known each other before? Bai Jingjing fell in love with Zhi Zun Bao at this time; it can be said that deep love turns into hatred..."
"Tragic, truly tragic..."
A Fei asked somewhat confusedly, "Why did Bai Jingjing choose to save Zhi Zun Bao? Are they well-acquainted?"
"An excellent question. This question concerns a magical artifact."
"It is because of this artifact that Zhi Zun Bao will meet the person he truly loves."
Su Mu pointed his fan at A Fei and said with a smile.
As soon as these words were spoken, the crowd below erupted in excitement.
"What? Wasn't Bai Jingjing the one Zhi Zun Bao liked?"
"Wow, brilliant! I didn't expect this monkey to be so resourceful, two women!"
"Mr. Su, quickly tell us what the artifact is?"
Su Mu drank the piping hot tea and let out a puff of hot air.
"The Moonlight Box."
The moment A Fei heard this, his body trembled instantly.