Yang Jian

The reason Chang'e felt that Yang Jian was looking for Su Qing this time was simple.

Mainly because Yang Jian was the type who never visited unless he had business; if there was nothing to do, he wouldn't come to the Moon Palace once in hundreds or even thousands of years.

Therefore, it was absolutely impossible that he had come just to chat with her.

And as for recent events...

Only the previous chaos at the Peaches of Immortality Banquet and the capture of the troublemaking demon monkey could be considered major matters.

It was just that neither of these matters had anything to do with Chang'e... at most, she was merely a victim who didn't get to eat at the banquet.

However...

Although she had nothing to do with it, Su Qing, who was by her side, was that monkey demon's big sister.

That was why Chang'e felt that Yang Jian's visit to the Moon Palace...

...was not to find her, but to find Su Qing.

As for his specific purpose, she wasn't quite sure... she could only act according to the situation when the time came.

Regardless, she was definitely on Su Qing's side.

After all, she was her playmate and her drinking buddy; if there was a way to help, she would certainly find it.

While Chang'e was lost in thought.

Su Qing, having learned that Yang Jian was looking for her, also couldn't help but fall into deep thought.

Su Qing naturally knew of Yang Jian; after all, he was a household name among deities.

Moreover, the image of the "Uncle Erlang Shen" from the Lotus Lantern was deeply ingrained in people's hearts.

But a TV drama was just a drama; Su Qing wasn't very clear about what kind of existence the Yang Jian of this world truly was.

Nor did she know what Yang Jian was doing running all the way to the Moon Palace...

After all, according to the timeline without her interference, Yang Jian should be currently engaged in a magical duel with Wukong.

Why had he run to the Moon Palace?

Could it be that the fight was already over?

After thinking for a moment, Su Qing shook her head, too lazy to dwell on it.

Whatever he came here for and whatever his purpose was, she would naturally find out once they met.

At that moment, Chang'e suddenly spoke up: "Don't worry, Xiao Qing. No matter what that Yang Jian is planning, I won't let you suffer any losses!"

Hearing this, Su Qing was stunned for a moment, not quite understanding what was going through Chang'e's mind.

However, she didn't bicker with Chang'e; she just nodded slightly to prevent Chang'e from saying anything else nonsensical.

As they were speaking, the female general who had gone to announce him earlier had returned.

And beside her was a young man dressed in silver armor with a mystical mark between his brows, and by the young man's side followed a black Celestial Hound.

Seeing the young man, Su Qing naturally knew that he was Erlang Xiansheng Zhenjun, the god Erlang Shen, Yang Jian.

And the black Celestial Hound following him... if there were no surprises, it was the Howling Celestial Hound.

However, although Su Qing had never met Yang Jian, she felt a strange sense of familiarity upon seeing him.

It was as if, deep in her memories, there was a figure with a similar image...

After a moment's thought, Su Qing had the answer. Wasn't this image exactly like that "good uncle" from the Lotus Lantern?

With the answer in mind, Su Qing couldn't help but think:

"This Erlang Shen looks so much like that good uncle from the Lotus Lantern. I wonder if there will be a Chen Xiang in the future who performs the feat of splitting the mountain to save his mother?"

Thinking this, she shook her head inwardly. Chen Xiang splitting the mountain to save his mother was something that happened after the Journey to the West.

In other words, this was something that would happen at least five or six hundred years later, or even a thousand years from now...

Therefore, thinking about these things now was utterly meaningless.

After all... a thousand years was still a very long time away.

While she was lost in thought.

Su Qing suddenly heard Chang'e beside her ask indifferently, "Does the True Sovereign have some important business visiting my Guanghan Palace?"

When meeting guests, Chang'e naturally shed her usual image of the easy-going, cheerful neighborhood big sister she was with Su Qing.

At this moment, she appeared cold and aloof, her words carrying the majesty and aura of the Mistress of the Guanghan Palace.

Watching from the side, Su Qing couldn't help but find the scene somewhat amusing.

Because as soon as she thought of her usual appearance, this majestic front became much less intimidating...

...and even felt rather cute...

Chang'e didn't know what her friend was thinking; she simply maintained her posture as the Mistress of the Guanghan Palace, looking at Yang Jian calmly and waiting for his answer.

Yang Jian heard Chang'e's words and shook his head slightly, his gaze falling upon Su Qing.

He spoke, "I have not come to find you, Palace Mistress, but rather the one beside you."

Although Yang Jian had never met Su Qing, the moment he entered the Guanghan Palace and saw Chang'e, he recognized the person sitting beside her as the Su Qing he was looking for today.

As for the reason he could recognize her despite never having met her, it was quite simple.

After all, the sword-shaped hairpin Su Qing was currently wearing was exactly what he had given her.

Though the process of giving that sword away back then had been somewhat forced.

Su Qing couldn't help but feel slightly puzzled upon hearing this. She said, "The True Sovereign is looking for me? I wonder what business you might have with me?"

From Su Qing's perspective, she had absolutely no connection or interaction with Yang Jian; they hadn't even met.

Thus, of all the people Yang Jian could seek in the Moon Palace, it shouldn't have been her.

But soon, Su Qing also had a realization... her thoughts began to drift in the same direction as Chang'e's.

Chang'e couldn't help but raise an eyebrow; she hadn't expected her analysis to be correct.

However, she didn't show any outward change, merely nodding slightly as she continued, "You may speak with her, of course, but whatever it is, just say it here..."

Chang'e naturally wouldn't let Su Qing out of her sight; after all, she felt more at ease with the girl right under her nose.

Yang Jian nodded slightly, not surprised, and simply looked at Su Qing, saying:

"I have come here to find you simply to tell you a few things..."

Without waiting for Su Qing to speak, he proceeded to tell her about the series of events at Flower-Fruit Mountain and the news of Sun Wukong's capture.

After finishing, he calmly watched Su Qing's reaction, intending to see how she would respond before continuing.

Upon learning that Wukong had been captured by the Heavenly Court, Su Qing wasn't surprised in the least... after all, she had known for a long time.

As for the fact that Yang Jian had shown mercy toward Flower-Fruit Mountain, she naturally picked up on that as well...

The demons of Flower-Fruit Mountain weren't powerful; without protection, they were just a group of monkeys slightly stronger than ordinary ones...

If Yang Jian had wanted to exterminate them all, he could have done so effortlessly.

Su Qing didn't want to find nothing but scorched earth when she returned to Flower-Fruit Mountain.

Therefore, she was somewhat grateful that Yang Jian had shown mercy to Flower-Fruit Mountain.

However... one thing was one thing. After hearing Yang Jian's words, Su Qing still wasn't quite clear on the purpose of his visit.

It couldn't possibly be just to tell her about Wukong's capture.

After thinking for a moment, Su Qing only thanked Yang Jian for not wiping out Flower-Fruit Mountain because of Wukong's actions.

As for anything else, she didn't ask directly.

She intended to act according to the situation!