Su Qing pondered:
"They are the Immortals, Buddhas, and Sages."
"These three can escape reincarnation, are neither born nor die, and live as long as heaven and earth."
However, that being said,
Su Qing knew that although these three had no worries about lifespan and lived as long as heaven and earth, they still needed to worry about the concept of 'death'...
After all, they could die if killed, and they would still die if heaven and earth were destroyed.
It was just that their lifespans were extremely long, and the probability of encountering the destruction of heaven and earth was very small.
Furthermore, whether they were Divine Immortals, Buddhas, or Sages...
Only those who cultivated to the very peak could transcend their lifespan and live as long as heaven and earth.
Fortunately, Su Qing didn't need to explain this situation to the Stone Monkey.
She just needed him to know that there were indeed powerful beings in this world who transcended their lifespans and were not subject to King Yama's rule.
Anyway, once this Stone Monkey emerged from Patriarch Bodhi's tutelage,
he would already be an existence that had leaped beyond the Three Realms, was not within the Five Elements, lived as long as heaven and earth, and was neither old nor dead.
After hearing Su Qing's words, the Stone Monkey pondered.
A moment later, the Stone Monkey scratched the back of his hand and asked:
"Then, which category do you belong to, Big Sister?"
"Me? I suppose I'm an Immortal?" Su Qing stroked her chin and said.
"Big Sister, have you cultivated immortality? Can you teach me the method of immortality?"
Hearing this, Su Qing shook her head slightly and said:
"I haven't. I've only learned some spells, and my lifespan is merely longer than ordinary people's. And the techniques I've learned, I cannot teach you... Without my master's permission, I cannot pass them on."
The Stone Monkey couldn't help but feel a little dejected upon hearing this.
However, he had no intention of blaming Su Qing.
He understood his Big Sister; if she could teach him, she surely would have.
She wouldn't deliberately deceive him.
The Stone Monkey couldn't help but ask, "In that case... what should I do?"
Su Qing heard him, thought for a moment, and said:
"Although I cannot teach you, I can give you some guidance."
"You should go into the Jambudvipa World and seek out ancient caves and immortal mountains. Immortals reside within those immortal mountains and ancient caves."
"If you are fated with an immortal, you will be able to find these three, and then you can ask them to teach you."
Su Qing naturally began to bluff...
As long as she bluffed the Stone Monkey into going out to sea, it would be a success!
It was inevitable that the Stone Monkey would apprentice himself to Bodhi, just as his birth was inevitable...
As long as he went out to sea, he would always encounter Bodhi.
As for how long it would take him to find Bodhi this time, and what he would experience on the way,
that was another matter entirely...
Anyway, Su Qing felt that he would eventually be able to apprentice himself to Patriarch Bodhi.
She didn't need to worry too much.
Hearing this, the Stone Monkey couldn't help but scratch the back of his hand, understanding in his heart.
"Thank you for your guidance, Big Sister!"
"Tomorrow, I will descend the mountain, wander to the ends of the sea, and travel to the edge of the sky. I will surely find these three, learn the art of immortality, and escape the tribulations of King Yama!"
Hearing this, Su Qing nodded slightly.
"Yes, go! Although the journey might be tough, it will also be a good experience!"
Su Qing thought for a moment and said:
"In recent years, I won't be leaving Flower-Fruit Mountain. I plan to cultivate here for a period. With me here, you don't need to worry about matters on the mountain!"
"That's wonderful! Thank you, Big Sister!"
The Stone Monkey immediately thanked her again.
He couldn't help but sigh in his heart, feeling truly fortunate to have met such a Big Sister.
Su Qing didn't know what the Stone Monkey was thinking; if she did, she would surely feel a bit embarrassed.
After all, she had severely bluffed this naive child today.
However, Su Qing could only bluff him now; once he returned having completed his studies... it probably wouldn't be so easy to bluff him anymore.
At this moment, Su Qing simply watched the Stone Monkey's happy expression.
She slowly let out a sigh of relief.
Although there had been many unexpected changes along the way, at least the Stone Monkey finally went out to sea to seek knowledge.
"I wonder if the Stone Monkey's journey to seek knowledge at sea is earlier or later than it was originally meant to be..."
Su Qing stroked her chin, thinking:
"Never mind, who cares! As long as no more strange changes occur!"
Thinking this, Su Qing shook her head slightly.
She herself was the biggest variable...
So, if something truly unexpected happened, it wouldn't seem strange.
Anyway, no matter what, the Stone Monkey's matter was now put to rest for the time being.
Tomorrow, after the Stone Monkey said his goodbyes to the other monkeys, she could relax again.
The banquet lasted for a long time.
The Stone Monkey and the other monkeys celebrated for an entire day.
They even pulled the Little Meatballs along to drink some wine...
It was just that the Little Meatballs' alcohol tolerance was pitifully poor; they got tipsy after only a little bit.
They were flying all over the place, swaying erratically, making her genuinely worried they might accidentally crash into a tree.
But a crash might be good, to let them know that being gluttonous has its consequences.
After a long while, Su Qing saw that it was getting late, so she bid farewell to the Stone Monkey.
She picked up the already fast-asleep Little Meatballs from the ground and headed towards the Water Curtain Cave.
Su Qing held the Little Meatballs in her arms.
For some reason, Su Qing always felt like she was holding a nest of fluffy balls, the plump kind.
She couldn't help but find it a bit amusing.
Returning to the Water Curtain Cave.
The interior decorations had long since returned to their original appearance.
And Leng Xiang had been waiting here for a long time.
Leng Xiang didn't particularly like lively environments; she didn't even want to attend the monkeys' banquet.
Although she could have accompanied Su Qing, she had other unfinished business, so she didn't appear at the banquet.
"Master... you seem to be in a good mood now? Did something interesting happen?"
Hearing this, Su Qing tossed the sparrows into a basket.
Then she told Leng Xiang about the earlier events.
Leng Xiang listened, somewhat bewildered, only feeling that her master seemed to have done something extraordinary, but she didn't know what significance it held.
However, Leng Xiang saw that Su Qing was in good spirits now and felt that Su Qing had probably moved past the previous events.
Leng Xiang was quite happy for her regarding this.
"It seems, Master, that you have completely moved on."
"Ah? Yes... what else can I do if I don't move on? Dwell in the past forever? You and I still have a long future ahead of us!"
Su Qing smiled helplessly and said:
"Besides, the departed are gone; it's important to cherish the present! I have you by my side, and those Little Meatballs, which is already satisfying. I'm not lonely!"
"Mm, Leng Xiang will always be here."
"That's good! Thank you, Leng Xiang." Su Qing smiled slightly and said, "Alright, I've been tired all day, it's time to rest!"
Hearing this, Leng Xiang nodded slightly.
Then she blew out the candle!
Su Qing was tired, so she naturally fell into a deep sleep very quickly.
In her deep sleep, Su Qing vaguely smelled the fragrance of plum blossoms.
Elegant and gentle... smelling this familiar scent, Su Qing slept exceptionally well that night.
Late at night, Leng Xiang sat beside Su Qing, quietly accompanying her.
"No matter how the world changes... Leng Xiang will always be with her Master."
Her master was a worry...
But she also couldn't leave her.
"Only Leng Xiang will accompany Master until the very end."
The next day.
Su Qing woke up feeling refreshed.
Leng Xiang had already prepared breakfast early.
The little sparrows had also sobered up and were now chirping noisily, wanting delicious food.
Su Qing couldn't help but smile slightly at this familiar scene.
After breakfast.
Su Qing left the Water Curtain Cave and found the Stone Monkey again.
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