"I have already heard from the Bodhisattva," said the Red Child as he lifted his head and smiled at his father.
The Bull Demon King smiled and nodded, it was then that he noticed the Dragon Princess and the Little Black Bear beside the Red Child.
He had a deep impression of these two little ones; although he had been controlled by the Nether River, he could still vaguely sense the outside world.
Moreover, as his body recovered, these memories gradually returned.
In that great battle, the performances of these two little ones were brilliant, even the Patriarch of the Nether River, a mighty figure of the Three Realms, suffered losses due to his oversight.
"Won't you introduce your two good friends?" he said with a smile.
The Red Child quickly began to introduce them: "This is the virtuous Dragon Princess, the youngest daughter of the Jing River Dragon King. She was the earliest among us three to follow the Bodhisattva and takes great care of me on a regular basis."
Then he pulled the Little Black Bear closer and said, "This is Xiao Hei, the legendary Black Wind King, with formidable strength."
Little Black Bear, upon hearing the Red Child praise his strength, could not help but raise his head high, looking very proud.
The Dragon Princess, seeing this, discreetly covered her face, feeling that Xiao Hei was just hopeless, and she couldn't help but feel embarrassed for him.
However, Princess Iron Fan was very happy; she liked the innocent Little Black Bear and, with a smile, reached out to pet his head, prompting him to hastily dodge and glare with his round little eyes, expressing his displeasure.
Unexpectedly, Princess Iron Fan pulled out a jar of bee honey, and a fragrant aroma immediately filled the air. Upon seeing this, Little Black Bear immediately changed his attitude, offering his head to Princess Iron Fan, his eyes filled with flattery.
Princess Iron Fan laughed out loud at this, her laughter echoing along the coast.
The Dragon Princess covered her face again, feeling that Xiao Hei was utterly shameful; the moment he saw something tasty, he forgot all the etiquette she had taught him.
However, she seemed to forget that she had also relied on jar after jar of bee honey to coax Xiao Hei's cooperation, allowing her to relish in playing the teacher.
Just as she felt embarrassed enough to want to find a crack in the ground to crawl into, the gentle voice of Princess Iron Fan reached her ears: "And you, little one, my Red Child has been blessed with your care."
The Dragon Princess's face flushed red, and she waved her hands in denial, but Princess Iron Fan caught her delicate hand and stuffed a small Plantain Fan into it.
"This is a little token of my appreciation. You're a good child, please accept it," said Princess Iron Fan with a loving face.
The Dragon Princess hastily waved her hands, ready to give it back, recognizing the Plantain Fan as one of the most powerful magical treasures of Princess Iron Fan.
"Aunt, I can't accept this, it's far too precious!"
"It doesn't matter; my husband and I have joined Buddhism now, and in the future, we'll spend a lot of time at Mount Ling. This fan is no longer of use to me and will serve as your protection. Don't refuse it; please accept it," Princess Iron Fan insisted with a smile.
"But..." The Dragon Princess still wanted to say something.
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However, he was interrupted by the Bull Demon King who said, "Just accept it. This item is no longer that important to us. Moreover, we have come here to offer our thanks to the Bodhisattva as soon as possible."
Although the Bull Demon King did not know why Princess Iron Fan would choose to give the Plantain Fan to the Dragon Princess—after all, it was her dowry when she married him—he did not hesitate to back up his wife's actions.
With his interjection, the Dragon Princess finally realized that the Bull Demon King and his wife had come to Putuo Island specifically to give thanks to the Bodhisattva. She and her companions had forgotten about this, and she quickly said, "Uncle, aunt, please wait a moment. I will go and report this!"
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After saying this, she pulled Little Black Bear with her towards Mount Luojia, and after pondering for a moment, Red Child also said, "Father, mother, let me go with them. After all, it is part of my duty!"
Seeing the Bull Demon King and Princess Iron Fan nod, they then headed towards the mountain.
At this moment, the Bull Demon King asked his wife with confusion, "Isn't the Plantain Fan your dowry? Why did you just give it away like that?"
Princess Iron Fan gave the Bull Demon King a look that carried a flirtatious air, heating up the old bull's heart. After weathering the recent crisis together, their old grievances had melted away, and their affection had grown stronger—almost as if they were newly in love again.
"You big oaf. It's precisely because it's my dowry that it should be given to her!" said Princess Iron Fan with an implied meaning.
The Bull Demon King looked at his wife, puzzled. After a moment, he suddenly slapped his forehead and exclaimed in an epiphany, "You're right, it was good to give it to her, it should be hers!"
Inside, however, he suddenly felt a sense of pride as if his child had grown up, and a silly smile spread across his face.
Princess Iron Fan glanced at him and said, unamused, "Just don't get too enthusiastic, or you'll scare the poor girl. Otherwise, you'll have me to answer to."
"Don't worry, I know, I know!" said the Bull Demon King, who at that moment knew only how to grin foolishly. Oblivious to the multitude of looks his wife was giving him, he did not care one bit.
In the midst of the couple's conversation, Muzha had arrived with the three youngsters behind him. He greeted the Bull Demon King and his wife with a bow, saying, "Forgive us for not receiving you with the proper respect at your noble arrival. Our apologies! Our apologies!"
But the Bull Demon King waved his hand and said, "Hui An Traveler, no need for such formalities. My wife and I were able to escape calamity thanks to the Bodhisattva's secret help. We should have come to visit right away, but we were delayed by our visit to Mount Ling to see the Buddha Ancestor."
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Muzha replied with a smile, "Joining Buddhism and first visiting the Buddha Ancestor is indeed proper. Please, esteemed guests, follow me. The Bodhisattva has been waiting for you for a long time."
Guided by Muzha and the three youngsters, the couple came to the depths of Mount Luojia, where they saw Bodhisattva Guanyin sitting on a lotus throne, her face full of compassion.
The old bull stepped forward first, falling to his knees in front of Guanyin, with Princess Iron Fan following close behind. The couple bowed three times and kowtowed nine times, solemnly paying their respects to Guanyin.
A gentle force lifted the two of them up, and Guanyin said compassionately, "Noble laypeople, please rise. There is no need for such grand gestures."
The old bull said sincerely, "Compared to the grace of the Bodhisattva saving our lives, a few bows from us is nothing; we have earned much more!"
Guanyin smiled warmly and said, "Laypeople, your great fortune is as boundless as heaven, naturally, you will turn danger into safety. I dare not claim the achievements of heaven. I have yet to congratulate you on escaping the calamity and achieving true realization."
"It's all thanks to the Bodhisattva's help. Otherwise, the grass over my grave would have grown very tall by now. If there's ever something the Bodhisattva needs from this old bull in the future, just say the word. If I so much as frown, let me suffer the five decays of heaven and man," the old bull declared, thumping his chest.
This promise could not have been more solemn; the five decays of heaven and man are what cultivators fear the most, representing the end of one's path, akin to a person contracting cancer.
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