Journey to the West: Starting by taking Sun Wukong as my disciple!-Chapter 736 - 735: Tian Peng Can’t Forget Gao Cuilan

"Moreover, one year is not very long. If they are willing to wait, then after a year, no matter what I’m doing, I will let you go back to marry her. But if they can’t even wait that year, I think they aren’t sincerely willing to commit Gao Cuilan to you. What do you think?"

As Tian Peng listened, his heart leapt with joy. He had thought that his fate with Gao Cuilan was to come to an end, and he had never expected Shopkeeper Chen to consider his situation so thoughtfully.

If that were the case, he definitely wouldn’t disappoint Shopkeeper Chen’s good intentions. Within this year, he was determined to cultivate well and achieve something notable, not only to honor Shopkeeper Chen but also Gao Cuilan.

"Shopkeeper, thank you. You really are the best. If I can succeed with Miss Gao, I am willing to go through fire and water for you!" Tian Peng knelt on both knees and bowed to Chen Nuo.

Chen Nuo snorted coldly, "So you mean to say that if things don’t work out with Gao Cuilan, you won’t work for me anymore?"

"No, Shopkeeper, that’s not what I meant. What I mean is," Tian Peng thought for a moment, then said to Chen Nuo, "If Miss Gao and I can be together, my wife and I will certainly thank you properly."

They weren’t married yet, and he was already speaking of her as his wife. Chen Nuo smiled and decided not to split hairs with him on this issue, "Alright then, go on in and explain your situation to the Elder Village Chief. But remember, whether they agree or not, you must not get angry."

"Don’t worry, Shopkeeper, I definitely won’t get upset. I’ll explain everything clearly to my future father-in-law." With those words, Tian Peng bowed to Chen Nuo and turned to enter the house.

He entered with joy written all over his face, startling everyone inside, who had no idea what he had been doing.

Once he had taken a seat, Chen Gong quietly asked, "Great General, what were you doing just now? You seem so happy upon returning. One might think you’ve just returned from a secret rendezvous."

"I was changing my attire," replied Tian Peng. "I’ve just returned feeling refreshed and couldn’t help but be happy."

Chen Gong closed his mouth awkwardly, feeling that what had been said seemed to make sense, yet at the same time, not really.

"Hero, can you give us an answer now regarding our earlier discussion?" asked the Elder Village Chief.

Tian Peng nodded, as it was indeed time to give them an answer. He solemnly said to the Elder Village Chief, "This is the situation, Elder Village Chief. I am not yet in a position to marry and have children. Would you be willing to let Miss Cuilan wait for me for one year?"

"Ah?" The Elder Village Chief and his wife exchanged a look, not understanding what he meant. "Could you please explain in more detail?"

"I can’t marry Miss Cuilan right now. However, I have a lot of affection for her, and since Miss Cuilan feels the same about me, I wanted to ask if you would be willing to have her wait for me for one year."

"It will only take a year for me to handle my affairs, and if Miss Cuilan is still unmarried by then, I will come back to marry her. But if you cannot wait that one year, then it will mean that Miss Cuilan and I are not meant to be," Tian Peng repeated the words Shopkeeper Chen had taught him.

The Village Chief’s wife and Elder Village Chief looked at each other once more before turning to gaze at Gao Cuilan, "Cuilan, what do you think? Since the hero has put it this way—and your father and I find it to be quite reasonable—if you are willing, we will not arrange your engagement within this year."

Gao Cuilan nodded shyly.

The Elder Village Chief understood and said to Tian Peng, "Alright then, since Cuilan has agreed, your mother-in-law and I have no objections. Let’s follow what you proposed—a one-year wait. During this year, we won’t arrange for Cuilan’s engagement. However, we hope that you, hero, will remember your promise."

Tian Peng nodded gravely, "Rest assured, since I have already set the date, I will not let Cuilan down. I will definitely come to marry Cuilan after one year."

Thus, the banquet came to a perfect end, with everyone obtaining their desired outcomes.

After staying an extra day at Gao Laozhuang, Tian Peng and Chen Gong bid farewell.

When saying goodbye, Tian Peng once again promised the Elder Village Chief and the Village Chief’s wife that he would uphold his oath, then mounted his horse and left.

Hardly taking a few steps on the road, Tian Peng seemed to recall something. He said, "Chen Gong, you go ahead to Chang’an. I’ll follow in a few days. I want to stay a bit longer at Gao Laozhuang before going back."

Chen Gong smirked, "Oh? Have you finally realized the charms of Gao Laozhuang and now want to wait a few more days?"

Tian Peng was merely looking for an excuse. He needed to hurry back to see Shopkeeper Chen and deal with his cultivation matters, so he didn’t admit anything to Chen Gong, tacitly accepting what he had said.

Chen Gong laughed and said, "Great General, I can truly understand your feelings. Miss Cuilan is so beautiful; you surely can’t help yourself. Alright, then you stay a few more days at Gao Laozhuang. After I return, I will explain your situation to His Majesty, so he can be at ease."

Watching Chen Gong’s figure depart, Tian Peng soared into the sky, heading straight for Chaos Residence, arriving in no time.

Chen Nuo had been waiting for him already. Seeing Tian Peng’s arrival, he nodded, "Not too slow. I thought it would take you much longer."

"As soon as I finished the conversation over there, I left without delay," replied Tian Peng. "Now, Shopkeeper, can you start teaching me cultivation?"

Chen Nuo nodded; he had already prepared a place for him. Upon Tian Peng’s question, he grabbed his shoulder and teleported directly to a mountain shrouded in white snow.

"There’s a cave here, brimming with spiritual energy, where you can cultivate," said Chen Nuo, handing a mystical pill to Tian Peng. "Eat this, then enter closed-door cultivation."

Tian Peng examined the pill and was unsure of its purpose. "Huh? What pill is this?"

"Eat it. Surely you don’t think I’d poison you, do you?" said Chen Nuo and then explained, "It’s a pill to double the efficiency of your cultivation."

"That’s great, so I won’t need to work as hard," Tian Peng chuckled and swallowed the pill. As soon as he did, he immediately felt a warmth in his dantian.

Although it was warm, the sensation leaned more towards comforting warmth rather than burning heat; it was a very pleasant feeling.

"Alright, head inside now, and don’t come out until you’ve reached the Mahayana Realm," instructed Chen Nuo. "Don’t worry about outside matters; focus solely on your cultivation. There’s nothing that requires your concern; I will handle any issues."

Tian Peng nodded, "Understood, Shopkeeper. But there’s one thing, that Gao Lao..."

Before he could finish, Chen Nuo already knew what he meant. He had taken care of it long ago, so there was no need for Tian Peng to mention it.

"You’re referring to the County Government Office in Gao Laozhuang town, right? There’s no need for you to intervene. I have already dealt with it, ensuring that the County Government Office will have a year’s worth of nightmares. Does that work for you?"