Within the Inner Court of the Holy Book Academy, in the cave dwelling of Second Brother Ye Liangchen.
"I say, Wukong, you're not keeping to your word! You said you'd only use the Divine Refining Tower for one day, but you went and disappeared without a word for more than ten days!"
"Those who don't know might have thought you ran off with the Divine Refining Tower!"
Second Brother Ye Liangchen looked at Sun Wukong with a teasing expression.
"Well…"
Sun Wukong scratched his head awkwardly. Indeed, it was his oversight, and he was glad Second Brother Ye Liangchen wasn't blaming him, even if he teased him a bit.
"Alright, as long as you return the Divine Refining Tower, everything will be fine. I've been covering for you with Brother Zhong!"
Second Brother Ye Liangchen laughed and winked at Sun Wukong,
"Actually, you don't have to tell me—I can guess. You borrowed the Divine Refining Tower to release that King of the Dark Night, Ye Shang, right?"
"How did you know…"
