“ Help ! It hurts !” Monkey King wailed , biting his lip to stop a sob from bursting out of his mouth .
Pattering footsteps echoed behind him . Monkey King ’ s face turned as white as a ghost . He turned and saw red . Jade Emperor ’ s face was flaming fiery red , his eyes ablaze like Chinese lanterns at night , his mouth turned down into scowl , his nostrils flared .
“ These peaches grow once in 30000 years ! I ’ ll be dead by the time they grow again ! You imbecile , you rodent- ” Jade Emperor was cut short by the infuriated monkey .
“ I ’ m a monkey , not a rat . Rats are deceitful , dirty little things . I , on the other hand , have good hygiene , thank you very much .” he retorted indignantly .
In a flash , the giant sneakily made a mound of peaches appear before the emperor . Jade emperor ’ s eyes nearly popped out of their sockets ! The giant knelt down again , this time to gently cup Monkey King in his hands . “ I shall take you on as my apprentice if you behave ,” the giant rumbled in his low , soothing voice , “ You have caused enough trouble here . We will be heading to India now . It ’ s time to say goodbye to your companions .” Monkey King nodded soberly . It was sad to say goodbye . The sorcerer and his apprentice set out on an epic journey - to the West .