Journey to the West: Starting by taking Sun Wukong as my disciple!-Chapter 396 Chen Nuo’s Future Plans

"Can it really be done?" Tian Peng feared the reality might be much leaner than the ideal.

"If it weren’t for the Jade Emperor’s interference before, Mr. Monkey almost got taken away. If we do business there, won’t they maliciously find fault with Mr. Monkey and then forcibly take him away?"

"What are you talking about?!" Sun Wukong kicked Tian Peng.

"We didn’t need the Jade Emperor to intervene, I could have come back on my own. They just wanted to eat the dishes my Master makes, and by meddling, I had no choice but to owe him a favor. He’s just being nosy."

"Yes, yes, you’re right, Mr. Monkey, I’m just a bit worried, that’s all. It’s called being prepared just in case," said Tian Peng.

"How come you’re the only one prepared just in case? Could my Master not think of something that even you could? You’re really underestimating my Master," Sun Wukong glared at Tian Peng.

"True," Tian Peng scratched his head and grinned foolishly, "since even I can think of it, Master Chen must have already planned for everything."

The first step of Chen Nuo’s plan was to open a milk tea shop in the Heavenly Court.

The Heavenly Court is a hub for information exchange. Besides the Gods and Buddhas, other forces also visit regularly. There’s no worry about not being able to do business with them with a milk tea shop there.

Once business with the Heavenly Court is established, everything else will be easier to manage. As the word spreads, the reputation of the milk tea shop will truly be made.

Whether business with Buddhism can be successful was also something Chen Nuo had considered.

The milk tea contains milk, and it’s uncertain whether this dairy product would be considered non-vegetarian by Buddhist standards.

If it is, relying on milk tea to break into the Buddhist market might not be a wise choice.

If that’s the case, they could only substitute with fruit tea. After all, the milk tea shop isn’t solely about milk tea; other beverages are also essential to cater to different tastes.

Tian Peng didn’t stay much longer. After seeing that Sun Wukong was fine, he left, as nobody likes to be kicked around for no reason.

After Tian Peng left, Sun Wukong quietly asked, "Master, do you have some kind of plan?"

"What do you think my plan would be?" Instead of answering Sun Wukong, Chen Nuo responded with a question.

Sun Wukong scratched his head, "I don’t know, but I just feel like you certainly have your own plans. You’re not a utilitarian person; you wouldn’t just open a shop for money."

"What if I really did open the shop just for money?" Chen Nuo asked him.

"If you were really doing it for the money, then I would work hard. Whatever amount you want to earn, your disciple will earn it for you."

Sun Wukong didn’t care about those things. No matter what Chen Nuo wanted to do, even if it meant going through fire and blade, he would do it for Chen Nuo.

Seeing that Chen Nuo did not reply, Sun Wukong stood up from the chair, "Master, if you don’t believe me, name a figure, a magic artifact or something else? I’ll even steal it for you right now if I have to."

"Enough," Chen Nuo interrupted Sun Wukong, who was about to take an oath, "I was just saying. You really took it seriously."

"I take everything you say seriously," Sun Wukong continued to act obediently.

"Having been in the Heavenly Court for such a long time, you must be aware of Buddhism’s Journey to the West plan, right?" Chen Nuo changed the subject and went straight to the point.

Sun Wukong nodded, "Of course, I know. The Tathagata even wants me to be a part of that Journey to the West."

"My wanting you to open a milk tea shop there is to gather information about the Journey to the West from Buddhism," Chen Nuo said.

"The Buddhism’s Journey to the West plan has been in preparation for a long time, even an ordinary disciple would know a thing or two. Try to find out as much as you can about this plan for me."

"Yes, disciple understands."

"Based on my speculation, the persons involved in the Journey to the West are not just you, but also Tian Peng. When the time comes, Tian Peng will also encounter troubles, and if he needs help, you must assist him."

Chen Nuo thought about the original story in his mind, Tathagata currently only targeted Sun Wukong, but that didn’t mean he had no plans for the other participants.

It’s very likely that he had already determined the participants long ago, it’s just that Tian Peng, compared to Sun Wukong, would be simpler to deal with. To solve a problem, one should start with the most difficult part, which is why he only acts against Sun Wukong for now.

"That fool?" Sun Wukong was somewhat surprised, "You can’t be serious, Master. That fool is nothing but lazy and gluttonous. Tathagata must be out of his mind to even consider that fool."

"No mistake, it’s Tian Peng." Chen Nuo tapped the system, letting it find the original work and flip through the plot in his mind.

"I just don’t see it." Sun Wukong complained.

"What, are you doubting me?" Chen Nuo looked at Sun Wukong with a slightly stern tone.

Sun Wukong immediately fell silent: "I was just complaining a bit, I wasn’t doubting your intentions."

"Since Tathagata has already selected the candidates, he definitely won’t change them now. You are a tough one for them, if you are unwilling to step down, Tathagata will definitely start with those easier to handle. So, before the Journey to the West plan is implemented, you’d better stay close to Tian Peng."

"Alright, Master, rest assured. I will definitely not lose sight of that fool," Sun Wukong immediately agreed, and then, as if he remembered something, he asked, "But, Master, what if that fool wants to go on the Journey to the West? I’ve heard from others that on returning from the Journey to the West, one can Achieve Buddhahood."

As soon as he finished speaking, Chen Nuo also paused, indeed, he hadn’t considered this.

Even though Tathagata confirmed the participants for the Journey to the West, even if they were unwilling, he would use forceful measures. But this didn’t exclude the possibility that some may want to Achieve Buddhahood.

If Tian Peng himself doesn’t wish to Achieve Buddhahood, it’s still okay to follow his own plan. But if Tian Peng does want to Achieve Buddhahood, then his own plan seems somewhat redundant.

"Master, don’t worry, I will call that fool over and ask him clearly. He’s right here anyway; calling him over won’t be difficult," Sun Wukong said as he got up and went outside.

In less than the time it takes to drink half a cup of tea, Sun Wukong brought Tian Peng over. As for Xiong Daoren, he was still sleeping, as if everything that was happening had nothing to do with him.

"Shopkeeper, are you looking for me for something?" Tian Peng had changed his way of addressing from Shopkeeper Chen to just Shopkeeper.

After becoming an employee of Chaos Residence, Zhu Bajie’s first act was to show off, even talking about how he and Sun Wukong opened a milk tea shop, which made everyone envious. Right now, they were feeling regretful.

"Hmm, sit down first," Chen Nuo said.

Tian Peng was startled by this request. He had been here for some days, and Chen Nuo had never once asked him to sit down. What’s going on? Why so serious? Could it be that something had happened?

"You fool, if the Master tells you to sit, you sit. What, is there a needle on this chair? You seem so afraid," Sun Wukong pretended to kick him, and Tian Peng immediately sat down. The chair was cold and had no needle.

Then he cautiously asked, "Shopkeeper, isn’t it because I just went out? You called me back; is there something wrong?"

Chen Nuo read Tian Peng’s thoughts and said with a smile, "It’s not that I regret hiring you as an assistant, don’t be nervous."

"Oh, it’s not about that." Tian Peng relaxed a bit. "Just tell me, what’s the matter? As long as I am capable, I will surely do it."

Although Tian Peng was lazy and gluttonous, anything he undertook he would complete well. Presumably, Tathagata wanted him to go on the Journey to the West to seek scripture for this reason.