Seeing the hesitation on Tathagata's face.
Maitreya hurriedly continued, "Your disciple has had a brief encounter with that monkey, and this message is also passed by your disciple. If your disciple goes to extend the invitation, it will show greater sincerity."
Tathagata nodded, finding some reason in his words.
"Then, Maitreya, you go," Tathagata said.
It was just as well; such thankless tasks had always been assigned to Guanyin, and that was hardly fair.
"I shall diligently follow the Buddha Ancestor's command," Maitreya said, beaming with joy, his belly protruding.
After leaving Spirit Mountain, Maitreya rode the clouds, wobbling towards the direction of the Heavenly Court.
His chubby face maintained a celebration smile that simply couldn't close, thinking these fools were passing up a plum assignment.
Another windfall for him. If only they knew how delicious Sun Wukong's cooking was, they would probably rush over eagerly.