Chapter 1888
The Cowherd 7
In addition to peonies, some azaleas were also planted in the garden.
One of the azaleas was white, standing out conspicuously among a cluster of red azaleas.
Ordinary people don't know that while red azaleas are not poisonous, white and yellow azaleas are.
Their flowers, leaves, and stems contain toxic sap, and even the nectar made from rhododendron pollen is poisonous.
If eaten raw or accidentally ingested, it can cause a burning sensation in the mouth. In severe cases, symptoms may include drooling, tearing, nausea, vomiting, headache, muscle weakness, and skin tingling. Some people may even experience slow heart rate, arrhythmia, low blood pressure, seizures, difficulty breathing, and numbness in the limbs. In severe cases, there is a risk of coma and death.
The flower fairy extracted juice from the white azalea and added it to the man's tea.
The man drank the tea and immediately felt unwell.
The flower fairy then disguised herself as a healer to help the man heal, hoping to become his wife by virtue of saving his life.
Little did they know that Niu Jinniu had chosen this person after losing Liu Tong, the best candidate for the Cowherd Star.
Since Niu Jinniu couldn't leave the Heavenly Court at will, he asked the Weaver Girl to help keep an eye on this person so that other immortals wouldn't snatch him away.
When the Weaver Girl arrived, she discovered that the man was poisoned and also found demonic energy in his home.
The Weaver Girl captured the flower demon and cured the man of his poison.
That man fell in love with the Weaver Girl at first sight.
The man was good-looking, and the Weaver Girl had some affection for him.
As they spent more time together, feelings developed between them.
The Weaver Girl first told the Queen Mother of the West about this.
The Queen Mother of the West loved her daughter dearly, so she allowed that person to ascend to the Heavenly Court ahead of schedule and become the Cowherd Star Lord.
The Queen Mother of the West bestowed a marriage upon the Weaver Girl and the Cowherd.
The couple now live happily together in the Star Palace, which is much better than the story of the Cowherd and the Weaver Girl who could only meet once a year.
Oh, a year on Earth is like a day in Heaven, so the two of them actually see each other every day.
But we can only see each other for a short while, so we can't get intimate even if we want to!
It's better now.
……
Liu Tong felt the world shake, but it didn't seem like an earth dragon turning over.
The shaking stopped after a short while.
Liu Tong then ignored it.
After some time, Tianpeng came to him for a drink and said that there was now a new stable boy in heaven.
Liu Tong: "..."
Monkey King!
Liu Dong thought of the Monkey King from the prehistoric world!
He even gave the Monkey King some pointers back then.
Liu Dong had also watched the Journey to the West in the prehistoric world, but he had lost much interest in the Journey to the West in this world.
However, Liu Dong still reminded Tianpeng not to offend the monkey.
After all, he'll be his senior brother in the future!
Throughout the Journey to the West in the prehistoric world, Monkey King certainly bullied his second senior brother quite a bit.
Although Tianpeng didn't understand why, he still agreed.
He is someone who listens to his friends.
After spending more time with him, Liu Tong discovered that he was a kind-hearted, simple-minded, and very good-natured man.
Tianpeng was rather lazy, so although he attained enlightenment and became a general in the Heavenly Court before the Investiture of the Gods, his strength was no match for later figures like Yang Jian and Nezha.
His influence in Heaven was only mid-level; at most, he could only fight to a draw with Li Jing, the Pagoda-Bearing Heavenly King.
After Liu Tong became acquainted with him, she often gave Tianpeng pointers on his cultivation during their conversations.
As a disciple of Shangqing, he had some knowledge of the Daoist practices of the Taiqing and Yuqing lineages. With his quasi-sage level of understanding, he could easily guide Tianpeng, who benefited greatly from the guidance.
Tianpeng was originally only a True Immortal, but after being guided by Liu Dong, he became a Mystic Immortal.
With a little more effort, one can become a Golden Immortal.
At that time, his cultivation level would be on par with that of the Buddha and the Jade Emperor.
Following Liu Dong's instructions, Tianpeng stayed away from Bi Mawen and watched the show from the sidelines.
Because of Liu Dong's high regard for Monkey King, Tianpeng also began to value Monkey King.
Because of Liu Dong's instructions, he dared not approach Monkey King and secretly observed Monkey King's daily life.
When Tianpeng saw that Monkey King, dissatisfied with his title of弼马温 (Bima Wen, a low-ranking official in charge of horses), had conquered the Heavenly Court and proclaimed himself the Great Sage Equal to Heaven, Tianpeng saw him do so.
Seeing that the Heavenly Court had recognized his title of Great Sage Equaling Heaven and appointed him to manage the Peach Garden.
Tianpeng: There's a problem, definitely a problem. Putting a monkey in charge of the peach orchard? Isn't that just feeding peaches to the monkey?
Tianpeng was puzzled, so he told Liu Zhu his question.
Liu Tong laughed and said, "You're not that stupid!"
Tianpeng rolled his eyes at Liu Dong.
Liu Tong: "Don't worry about anything. When the monkeys start causing trouble, just sneak in some benefits from behind."
Tianpeng was confused, but he decided to do as the big boss said.
So, when Monkey King wreaked havoc on the Peach Garden, Tianpeng secretly stole and ate several nine-thousand-year-old peaches.
When Monkey King wreaked havoc on Laozi's mansion, Tianpeng was not present.
Laozi was Tianpeng's elder.
Moreover, as a direct descendant, he often received pills refined by Laozi, which were much better than the pills given to other immortals.
However, Tianpeng managed to collect a considerable amount of the fine wine and food prepared by the Queen Mother of the West for her Peach Banquet.
Liu Dong crafted a spatial magic artifact for him; although it wasn't large, it could hold the contents of a room.
Tianpeng brought delicious food to share with Liu Dong, and while eating, he told her about the monkey's havoc in the Heavenly Palace.
"The Jade Emperor is so powerful, yet he doesn't take action himself and insists on asking the Buddha of the West to suppress that monkey under the Five Fingers Mountain. I don't know why."
Liu Dong: "You'll find out."
Tianpeng: "Boss, can we stop talking in riddles?"
Liu Dong smiled and said, "You should know when you return to the Heavenly Court."
With the Monkey King in position, it's time for Tianpeng to descend to the mortal realm as well.
Liu Dong stared at Tian Peng's handsome face, truly not wanting him to be ruined.
Liu Tong took out a jade talisman and tossed it to Tianpeng: "This jade talisman has the effect of focusing the mind. Keep it with you and don't lose it. It can withstand three attacks from experts at the level of the Jade Emperor and Buddha."
Tianpeng was overjoyed, carefully took the jade talisman, and hung it around his neck.
He bowed respectfully to Liu Tong to express his gratitude before riding the cloud away from Liu Tong's residence.
Liu Dong was no longer the county magistrate; he had created a separate household registration and became a wealthy man.
Liu Tong's neighbors are a family surnamed Liang. The head of the family has passed away, leaving only a mother and son who live a poor life relying on their previous savings.
Seeing that the Liang family's child was intelligent and loved reading, Liu Tong lent the child the books she had collected and occasionally gave the child some pointers.
When Liu Tong was exercising in the yard, the child saw her and wanted to learn from her.
This world is not peaceful. Although the child prefers reading, he still wants to have the strength to protect himself and his mother.
Liu Tong did not refuse and taught the child martial arts.
The child wasn't one for fighting, so Liu Tong taught him the health-preserving exercises and some martial arts moves.
This child has become much stronger; he won't be bullied anymore. (End of Chapter)