Chapter 54 - Clearing Hidden Dangers

Chapter 54 - Clearing Hidden Dangers.

The Stone Monkey had the Old Monkey's help.

Su Qing didn't need to worry about any trouble arising.

Even if her performance wasn't enough to convince everyone, with the Old Monkey there, the monkey troop could still gradually accept the Stone Monkey as their new king.

So, Su Qing could basically rest assured.

Returning to the Water Curtain Cave,

Su Qing was also in a very good mood.

Now the matter of the Stone Monkey had come to an end.

And she only needed to arrange the subsequent matters; once the time was ripe, she could leave Flower-Fruit Mountain.

To carry out her original plans.

Su Qing couldn't stay on Flower-Fruit Mountain forever...

Staying here would introduce more variables.

Although she could guide them back, it would ultimately create a lot more trouble.

Therefore, leaving temporarily was the best option.

As for how long she would be gone, or if she would return... that was a matter for later.

For now, Su Qing still had to stay in the Water Curtain Cave!

"Leng Xiang, I'm hungry~"

Su Qing lay on the stone bed, making the sound of a lazy snake.

Days passed like this, one after another.

After the Stone Monkey became the Handsome Monkey King,

although he gained a responsibility, his daily life remained largely unchanged.

Still as free and carefree as ever.

It was just that his usual mountain wanderings now had a different title.

Euphemistically called, "The Monkey King's Mountain Patrol."

However, even though the monkey troop had a new Monkey King, they hadn't forgotten Su Qing.

Instead, for some unknown reason, Su Qing's status inexplicably became even higher.

They even arbitrarily gave Su Qing the title of "Willow Immortal Person"... which was quite unpleasant to hear.

But when it came to things monkeys came up with, one shouldn't expect them to sound good.

Su Qing's attitude towards this was to let them be; how they called her was their business, and she wouldn't admit to having such an unpleasant title...

As long as they didn't constantly disturb her cultivation, that was fine.

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Life on Flower-Fruit Mountain indeed passed extremely quickly.

In a blink, two years had gone by.

Two years later.

Perhaps the sparrows' ability to coax had improved, luring many monkeys.

Or perhaps the place's reputation had spread, attracting many monkeys who came admiringly.

The monkey troop outside the Water Curtain Cave had also grown considerably.

Now, many wooden houses had been added outside the Water Curtain Cave...

Unconsciously, it already looked like a small town.

It was just a pity that there were no people in the town, only monkeys.

And they were all a noisy bunch of monkeys.

During these two years, Su Qing wasn't entirely idle.

She had properly arranged the matters for after her departure.

It was just that Leng Xiang was a bit too heavy-handed when helping with tasks.

As a result, of the original Seventy-Two Cave Demon Kings, only sixteen remained.

And all of them had been scared out of their wits by Leng Xiang.

Which left Su Qing quite speechless...

However, she didn't punish Leng Xiang.

Anyway, the purpose of the Seventy-Two Cave Demon Kings was just to be captured by heavenly deities and used as mounts.

The main reason Su Qing wanted to deal with the Seventy-Two Cave Demon Kings

was actually to prevent them from transferring their resentment towards her onto the innocent monkeys after she left...

Without her, with the Stone Monkey's current strength, he wouldn't be a match for any of the Seventy-Two Cave Demon Kings.

So, she planned to give them a warning.

To make them understand that even though she was gone, this group of monkeys was still under her protection.

But Su Qing never expected that Leng Xiang's social phobia, after so many years, hadn't improved at all.

When facing strangers, she would still get agitated after just a few words.

It was precisely for this reason.

When Leng Xiang was communicating with those demon kings, she would directly draw her sword and hold it to their necks if they didn't cooperate.

Then, who knows what those demon kings said.

Leng Xiang directly chopped them down.

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But as for the content, Leng Xiang stammered and was unwilling to tell Su Qing.

Helpless, Su Qing didn't press further, as hearing it wouldn't do her any good anyway.

However, although Leng Xiang's methods were a bit violent, the effect was quite good.

The remaining sixteen terrified demon kings were no longer a hidden danger.

Leaving them to be subordinates for the monkeys later on was also a good idea.

One morning, Su Qing suddenly felt that the time was right.

She turned to Leng Xiang and said:

"Leng Xiang, pack up! We should go."

"Are we leaving today?"

"Yes, today. We'll go say goodbye to the monkeys in a bit."

Leng Xiang nodded slightly upon hearing this and went to pack her things.

She naturally had no objections to leaving.

For Leng Xiang, being by Su Qing's side was enough.

The Little Sparrows, however, were quite reluctant when they heard they were leaving...

If one were to ask who had the best relationship and deepest bond with the monkeys, it would naturally be the little fatchirps who spent all day mingling and feasting with the monkey troop.

They had quite deep relationships with those monkeys and with the Stone Monkey.

Now that they were leaving, they were naturally reluctant to part with the monkey troop.

Of course, they were even more reluctant to part with the fruits and green insects all over Flower-Fruit Mountain.

"Little Qing Sister... are we really leaving?"

"Little Qing Sister, can we stay a bit longer? It's so leisurely here, and the monkeys bring peaches and fruits, how wonderful!"

"Yes, yes. It's so good here, why is Little Qing Sister in such a hurry to leave?"

Su Qing heard this, and helplessly poked one of the little fellows, saying:

"There's naturally a reason for leaving, but if you're reluctant, then you can stay here."

The little fatchirps immediately shook their heads at these words.

"No, no! If Little Qing Sister isn't here, then it's not good."

"Yes, if Little Qing Sister isn't staying here! Then there's no point in us staying here."

"We said we'd always stay with Little Qing Sister."

Although the little fatchirps were very reluctant to leave here, and very reluctant to leave those monkeys.

But if they had to part with Su Qing, that was also unacceptable.

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They couldn't abandon Su Qing and stay on Flower-Fruit Mountain.

Su Qing found it a bit amusing, and also quite touched...

She naturally knew how much the little fellows liked it here, and how reluctant they were to leave the fruits and monkey troop.

But even so...

When it came to choosing between her and Flower-Fruit Mountain.

The little fellows still chose to follow Su Qing without hesitation.

"Alright, alright. Leaving like this doesn't mean we're not coming back; we'll return someday."

Su Qing helplessly rubbed the chubby face of one of the little fatchirps, saying:

"So don't think too much... go say a proper goodbye to everyone later."

The little fatchirps nodded quickly upon hearing this.

Since Su Qing said she would return, then she would definitely return.

The little fatchirps had unwavering faith in Su Qing.

Soon, Leng Xiang finished packing the things in the Water Curtain Cave.

Su Qing then took the little fatchirps and Leng Xiang out of the Water Curtain Cave to say goodbye to the monkeys.

Outside the Water Curtain Cave, the Stone Monkey saw Su Qing emerge with Leng Xiang and the Little Sparrows.

As if understanding something, he immediately swung over.

"Big Sister!"