The gate of the cave was shut,so the Monkey King had to wait outsides. After a while,a fairy child came out.He said,"My master,P'u-t'i,told me that a man who wishes to practice Buddhism is waiting outside the gate. Is it you?" The Monkey King hastened to answer,"Yes,it is I."
The Monkey King was led by the fairy to visit the Master. The Master took pity on his being an orphan. Because the Monkey King had no surname, the Master called him "Wu-k'ung Sun."

The Master let Wu-k'ung sweep the grounds,hoe the weeds,plant flowers and trees,cut wood and carry water just as the senior disciples did.Wu-k'ung was very obedient and diligent in all of his efforts for the Master.This lasted for seven years.
In time,the Master came to believe that Wu-k'ung was honest,persistent and worthy of instruction.He finally taught Wu-k'ung the ways of immortality,including seventy-two magical transformations and a somesault which could carry him around the world.

Once Wu-k'ung had learned these skills,the Master encouraged him to return to his own land.But Wu-k'ung said,"I cannot return until I have paid my debt of gratitude to you for your many years of guidance."The Master answered,"I do not need your thanks.I simply wish that you never use your new knowledge to make trouble."