Chapter 29: Helping Bajie Woo Women

Sun Wukong said, "This skillful aspect is related to the second move, being meticulous."

Tianpeng Marshal asked, "What does it mean to be meticulous?"

Sun Wukong replied, "It means understanding the other person's habits, interests, and daily interactions. Knowing her best friends and acquaintances. That's what it means to be meticulous."

Tianpeng Marshal looked puzzled, "What's the use of knowing all that?"

Sun Wukong, looking at his clueless expression, couldn't help but scold, "You're as dumb as a pig! Understanding her interests and hobbies allows you to tailor your approach. Targeting her interests will give you something to talk about."

Tianpeng Marshal, now enlightened, said, "Ah, I see! No wonder every time I meet Chang'e, I can't seem to find anything to say, making it awkward! Monkey brother, you are truly a master in this."

Sun Wukong continued, "After establishing these foundations, you must possess a certain quality."

Tianpeng Marshal asked, "What kind of quality is required?"

Sun Wukong smiled mysteriously and said, "This quality is the most classic and crucial move in the seven-word true saying—it's having a thick skin!"

Tianpeng Marshal was astonished, "Having a thick skin can also win the favor of a fairy?"

Sun Wukong looked at Tianpeng Marshal, shook his head lightly, and said, "You are still too young, not understanding the ways of love. Why do you think having a thick skin is considered the most crucial move in the seven-word true saying? To put it bluntly, as long as your skin is thick enough, shameless enough, you persistently pester the woman, cling to her. Add to that your handsome appearance and influence, can you imagine any woman who wouldn't be moved by you?"

Tianpeng Marshal, after hearing this, showed an ecstatic expression on his face, extremely excited as he exclaimed, "Monkey brother, you are truly my benefactor!"

On that day, Tianpeng Marshal used his authority to gather information about Chang'e's close friends. Then, using persuasion and coercion, he got those people to promise to speak favorably about him in front of Chang'e.

After a few days, Sun Wukong was drinking in the stable when a palace guard reported that Tianpeng Marshal was seeking an audience.

Seeing Sun Wukong, Tianpeng Marshal expressed his joy, "Monkey brother, I have received news. Tonight, Chang'e's Jade Rabbit is going to undergo tribulation. I will help it safely pass the thunder tribulation, and Chang'e will surely be grateful to me!"

Sun Wukong nodded and said, "By helping those close to Chang'e and enhancing her feelings towards you, that's good. You have learned well, young one."

Tianpeng Marshal looked at Sun Wukong with shining eyes and asked, "Please instruct me, Monkey brother. What is the significance of the timing in this matter?"

Sun Wukong replied, "First, you cannot immediately tell Chang'e that you want to help her Jade Rabbit through the tribulation. There's no need to be overly eager; you must be clever and subtle.

Second, if the Jade Rabbit can pass the tribulation on its own, you must not show yourself or intervene. At most, provide some healing elixirs afterward.

Third, if the Jade Rabbit struggles and cannot overcome the tribulation, you must not rush in to help immediately. Wait for the critical moment, the life-and-death situation for the Jade Rabbit. That's when you should step in. This way, you can maximize Chang'e's gratitude toward you."

Tianpeng Marshal nodded repeatedly, accepting all of Sun Wukong's advice without any doubt.

That night, the two of them arrived at the Moon Palace and hid in the shadows.

Before long, dark clouds gathered over the Moon Palace, and lightning danced in the sky, creating a fearsome spectacle.

A cute Jade Rabbit, with a pair of bright red eyes, faced the thunder tribulation bravely, wielding a pestle in its paws.

Boom!

A lightning bolt as thick as a child's arm struck down, and the Jade Rabbit effortlessly dissolved it with the pestle.

Following the same method, she skillfully neutralized seven lightning bolts.

Until the eighth lightning bolt, the pestle could no longer offset all the damage for the Jade Rabbit. Its entire body was covered in electric scars, and its originally snow-white fur turned charred.

Chang'e, watching from the side, felt her heart trembling with fear and deep sorrow.

Generally, during a tribulation, it could only be endured, as interference from outsiders would attract even stronger thunder tribulations. Of course, if the person intervening was exceptionally powerful and not afraid of the tribulation, that would be a different story.

The sky became increasingly gloomy, with the tribulation clouds as black as ink, internally flashing with electricity as they gathered for the final lightning bolt.

Boom!

The ninth lightning bolt arrived as expected, carrying a tremendous force that tore through the sky and struck directly at the Jade Rabbit.

Feeling the overwhelming power carried by the ninth lightning bolt, a look of despair appeared on the Jade Rabbit's face. It turned its head, gazing at Chang'e with an indescribable affection, and said, "Miss, I'm afraid I won't be able to overcome this tribulation. In the future, you must take good care of yourself."

The Jade Rabbit and Chang'e depended on each other, and their bond was incredibly deep, resembling that of sisters despite not being related by blood.

"No!" Chang'e's breathtakingly beautiful face was covered in tears, and she rushed forward in deep sorrow, wanting to help the Jade Rabbit withstand the heavenly calamity.