Journey to the West: Man in heaven, working nine to five

#2127 - Chu Hao offers a price

After being squeezed for all she was worth, Guanyin finally met Chu Hao in the main hall of the Dou Niu Palace. Chu Hao, on the other hand, seemed very enthusiastic about Guanyin's arrival.

"Bodhisattva Guanyin has graced my humble abode with her presence. I wonder what brings you here. As long as I can help, I will do my best."

Chu Hao greeted Guanyin with a very warm smile.

"Chu Hao, I am here to borrow some people to subdue demons. Please allow the Four Constellation Lords to accompany me to Jinping Prefecture to subdue the three demons who are wreaking havoc on the mortal realm."

Guanyin directly stated her purpose to Chu Hao, and her tone was considered polite.

"Bodhisattva, if it must be the Four Constellation Lords, I'm afraid it will be very difficult, but I can give it a try for you."

Chu Hao shook his head at Guanyin, then instructed his subordinates.

"Immediately summon the Twenty-Four Constellation Lords!"

Following Chu Hao's order, after only a moment, the Twenty-Four Constellation Lords arrived at the main hall of the Dou Niu Palace.

However, as soon as these Twenty-Four Constellation Lords entered, each of them had an extremely unfriendly expression, seemingly filled with anger.

"Lord Prison God, we Twenty-Four Constellation Lords are in seclusion. I wonder what matter requires us to come out."

"We are at a critical period of seclusion. Now that we have come out, all our previous hard work has been wasted."

"Lord Prison God, what exactly is the important matter? Our Twenty-Four Constellation Lords' cultivation is not easy."

The Twenty-Four Constellation Lords spoke to Chu Hao all at once, their words seemingly full of dissatisfaction.

"Everyone, it is not that this Prison God insisted on forcibly disturbing your seclusion and cultivation, but it is because Bodhisattva Guanyin came to seek assistance, specifically requesting the Four Constellation Lords to go. That is why this Prison God summoned you here."

As Chu Hao spoke, he looked at Bodhisattva Guanyin, his words also pushing all the responsibility onto Bodhisattva Guanyin.

"So it is Bodhisattva Guanyin. Bodhisattva, give us an explanation."

"Bodhisattva Guanyin, what exactly is the important matter that you must find us for?"

"If you don't give us a satisfactory answer, we won't let you off!"

The Twenty-Four Constellation Lords all turned their attention to Bodhisattva Guanyin, leaving Guanyin unsure of how to deal with them.

However, the Twenty-Four Constellation Lords were all extremely angry, vying to demand an explanation from Guanyin, otherwise, they would not give up.

"Prison God, what do you think we should do?"

Guanyin could only turn to Chu Hao for help, otherwise, the Twenty-Four Constellation Lords would soon start ganging up on her.

"Twenty-Four Constellation Lords, please be patient. Since Bodhisattva Guanyin represents the Western Heavens in asking you to subdue demons, she will naturally not mistreat you.

As for delaying your cultivation, I think the Western Heavens is also willing to compensate you, ensuring that you are satisfied."

Chu Hao spoke to defuse the situation for Guanyin. Upon hearing these words, the Twenty-Four Constellation Lords finally suppressed their anger for the time being.

Of course, all of this had been discussed with the Twenty-Four Constellation Lords by Chu Hao long ago, just to put on a show in front of Guanyin.

"Bodhisattva, do you think what I said makes sense?"

Chu Hao then asked Guanyin.

"Yes, yes, it does make sense indeed."

Although Guanyin could also see that this was a trap, she could only nod and agree, otherwise, she would fall out with the Twenty-Four Constellation Lords.

If the two sides really fell out, in this Dou Niu Palace, with Chu Hao protecting them, she would not gain any advantage, not to mention delaying the important matter of subduing demons later.

"How about this, I will make the decision. Bodhisattva, you compensate them with one thousand immortal pills and ten magical treasures. I wonder if you can accept this price?"

Chu Hao asked Guanyin again.

To say that one thousand spiritual pills and ten magical treasures were acceptable prices for Guanyin, and it was nothing to the Western Heavens.

"That is naturally acceptable!"

Guanyin nodded and agreed.

Only then did Chu Hao turn around and speak to the Twenty-Four Constellation Lords.

"Did you hear that? Bodhisattva Guanyin has agreed to compensate each of you with one thousand immortal pills and ten magical treasures."

Upon hearing Chu Hao's words, Guanyin couldn't help but be shocked. She hadn't expected that Chu Hao was quoting the price for just one person.

There were twenty-four of these Twenty-Four Constellation Lords, which meant that the original price had been multiplied by twenty-four, and that was no small number.

"This... should we discuss it again?"

Faced with such a large amount of compensation, Guanyin was somewhat unable to make the decision and immediately spoke to Chu Hao and the Twenty-Four Constellation Lords.

"Bodhisattva, what do you mean by this? If that's the case, then I won't care about this matter."

Chu Hao pretended to be angry, then winked at the Twenty-Four Constellation Lords.

"The Western Heavens is bullying people too much. The Bodhisattva is going back on her word!"

"This is outrageous. We're not done with you!"

"You still want us to subdue demons? That's absolutely impossible."

The Twenty-Four Constellation Lords once again launched an attack on Guanyin, causing Guanyin to feel a headache.

"I agree to the compensation!"

Looking at the situation before her, regardless of whether Guanyin had the authority to agree, she had to agree now.

Guanyin gritted her teeth and agreed to the compensation, which eased the tense situation just now. However, Chu Hao's expression still did not improve.

"I have agreed to the compensation. Can you now dispatch the Four Constellation Lords to go with me to subdue demons?"

Guanyin asked Chu Hao, naturally wanting to subdue the three demons as soon as possible.

"Bodhisattva Guanyin, this compensation is something you should do. You came to me here for help, and I warmly welcomed you just now, actively cooperating with you.

However, your attitude has disappointed me greatly. Since that's the case, then we won't talk about anything else. If you want us to cooperate in subduing demons, you must follow our rules.

Your Western Heavens needs to pay us a sum of money that can satisfy us for military expenses, otherwise, we will be unable to send out a single soldier."

Chu Hao, with anger, once again quoted a price to Guanyin.