In the end, the Great Sage broke the rules.

Seeing Chen Yi gulping down his drink, Elder Jinchi frowned, his brows furrowing like two caterpillars wriggling across his face, and asked, "How does it taste?"

Chen Yi grinned and said, "Delicious, delicious."

Elder Jinchi's eyes lit up, and he asked, "Eminent monk, you have come from the Great Tang Dynasty in the East. Did you bring any rare treasures with you? Let this humble monk broaden his horizons as well."

Chen Yi narrowed his eyes and replied, "Speaking of treasures, I have to mention my disciple. His body is simply a treasure trove."

Want to see the kasaya? No way!

Elder Jinchi: "..."

Upon hearing Chen Yi's words, Sun Wukong couldn't help but chuckle. This little monk's mouth was quite fond of spouting nonsense.

Elder Jinchi looked somewhat speechless. He turned to the monk behind him and said, "Guangzhi, open the storeroom and let Elder Tang see the robes I have accumulated over the years."

The monk Guangzhi quickly replied, "Yes."

A short while later, the monk Guangzhi led several young novices in carrying seven or eight large boxes.

He opened the box, which was full of robes of various colors and styles.

Elder Jinchi smiled smugly and said, "Elder Tang, are you satisfied with these robes?"

Chen Yi glanced at it and secretly marveled at how much good stuff this old guy had collected.

"Very good, very good."

Sun Wukong scoffed, "These pieces of junk dare to embarrass yourselves by showing them off."

Upon hearing this, Elder Jinchi was so angry that he puffed out his beard and glared at his opponent: "You...you...don't talk nonsense!"

Chen Yi quickly smoothed things over: "Wukong, don't be rude."

He turned to Elder Jinchi and said, "Elder, please forgive my disciple's impetuous nature."

Elder Jinchi snorted coldly: "Hmph, if it weren't for Elder Tang's sake, this humble monk would certainly not have let him off so easily."

Chen nodded and said with a smile, "Thank you for your generosity, Elder."

As he spoke, Chen Yi winked at Sun Wukong, signaling him to tone it down.

Sun Wukong: "Tsk..."

Sun Wukong crossed his arms and walked arrogantly to the robes. He picked one up casually, gave it a light shake, and the robe instantly turned into countless fragments that scattered to the ground.

"This is hardly worthy of being called a cassock?" Sun Wukong said with a look of disdain.

Elder Jinchi looked at the broken pieces on the ground with heartache, and trembled with anger.

"You...you monk, how dare you ruin my cassock!" Elder Jinchi pointed at Sun Wukong and angrily rebuked him.

Sun Wukong sneered, "These junks are beneath my notice. If you're so capable, bring out something decent, otherwise don't try to show off in front of me."

Seeing this, Chen Yi quickly grabbed Sun Wukong, fearing that he might say something else outrageous.

"Wukong, you mustn't be rude."

"Elder, please calm down. My disciple is naturally unruly, please don't take offense," Chen Yi apologized to Elder Jinchi.

Elder Jinchi glared at Sun Wukong and sighed helplessly.

"Enough, enough. Today I have witnessed the methods of this Monkey King."

“Elder Tang, you must be tired from your journey. You should rest first. Tomorrow, I will send someone to show you the other sights of my temple,” Elder Jinchi said.

Chen Yi: "Okay, thank you, Elder."

Elder Jinchi glanced at the impolite Sun Wukong with displeasure, gave a curt reply, and left.

After Jinchi left, Chen Yi leaned close to Sun Wukong and whispered, "Great Sage, you can't say this too bluntly. That monk Jinchi can't stand hearing such blunt truths."

"And tonight, I'd like to trouble you, Great Sage, to protect our cassocks. I suspect that old monk has ill intentions."

Sun Wukong raised an eyebrow: "Ours?"

Chen nodded: "Yes, yes, ours, ours. If the Great Sage likes that brocade cassock, you can wear it too."

Sun Wukong scoffed, "This Great Sage wouldn't even look at that thing."

Chen Yishun replied, "Yes, yes, that cassock is not worthy of the Great Sage."

Sun Wukong curled his lips: "Since you're so sensible, this Great Sage will naturally protect that brocade cassock."

Chen Yi looked at Sun Wukong with a big smile and said, "Great Sage, with you here, the cassock will surely be safe and sound."

Sun Wukong tilted his head slightly, a hint of smugness flashing in his eyes. He smiled and said, "Hmph, it's just a small cassock. How could this Great Sage let it have the slightest flaw?" He crossed his arms, his expression arrogant.

Chen Yi said kindly, "Yes, yes, Great Sage, you are all-powerful and will surely protect the cassock. However, we should still be careful."

Sun Wukong curled his lip and said disdainfully, "If that old monk dares to covet that cassock, this Great Sage will never forgive him." A cold glint flashed in his eyes, making people shudder.

Seeing this, Chen Yi felt a little relieved and a reassured smile appeared on his face. He said, "With your words, Great Sage, I am at ease."