Journey to the West: Tang Monk Conquers Everything-Chapter 267: Pingding Mountain

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Treasure Elephant Country, Royal Palace.

Princess Baihua Xiu sat quietly in the garden of the Royal Palace, with some food and wine placed in front of her, under the thick moonlight, quietly gazing at the sky.

It was uncertain whether she was watching the moon or awaiting something from the heavens.

At night, a summer breeze blew gently, bringing a hint of coolness.

Wolf-Chasing Boy lay in the grass of the garden, seemingly playing by catching bugs.

Although he had achieved the Divinity Transformation Realm in cultivation, he was still very young, at the most carefree and innocent age.

After looking at the sky for a while, Princess Baihua Xiu slowly retracted her gaze, glanced at her son, and a slight smile formed at the corners of her mouth seeing his lively manner.

As Holy Monk Xuanzang had said, there was not much she could do but to wait here diligently.

Fortunately, even though her husband was gone, she still had her son by her side for company.

"Madam…" Just as Princess Baihua Xiu was feeling comforted watching Wolf-Chasing Boy playing alone, suddenly, a familiar voice rang out, elating her expression.

Looking towards the source of the voice, she saw a figure emerging from a corner of the garden, who else could it be but the Yellow-Robed Monster?

Of course, there was no longer any need to hide his identity, and thus, the aura emanating from him was nothing like an evil demon.

Being one of the twenty-eight constellations, the Star Monarch Kuimu Wolf seemed to gather the starlight of the heavens upon himself as he walked out.

"Husband, you, you’ve really come back!? Are you alright!?" Princess Baihua Xiu said, both shocked and overjoyed upon seeing Kuimu Wolf coming out.

Although Master Xuanzang had already said that even if her husband was captured and taken back to the Heavenly Court, he would probably not be severely punished, as the play he had directed made Kuimu Wolf suffer quite miserably already.

However, one thing is theory, and seeing it with one’s own eyes is another matter.

"Hmm, all is well. What Master Xuanzang said is very true. I was captured and taken back to the Heavenly Court, but the Jade Emperor only punished me by making me tend the fire for Supreme Elder Lord!" Kuimu Wolf nodded and spoke with a smile on his face.

As he spoke, Kuimu Wolf reached out his arms, intending to embrace Baihua Xiu.

"Ah, dad, you’re back?" However, another figure beat Baihua Xiu to the embrace, diving directly into Kuimu Wolf’s arms and excitedly addressing him.

"Who is this?" Kuimu Wolf, holding the child in his arms, was momentarily stunned, looking at Baihua Xiu with surprise.

What was happening? How could an unfamiliar young boy call him dad?

"Oh, I forgot, I’ve changed my appearance!" Seeing the bewildered look on his father’s face, Wolf-Chasing Boy also reacted, undoing the transformation effect of the Heavenly Demon’s Marvelous Look and returning to his original form.

"Wolf-Chasing Boy? You, you’re wearing Master Xuanzang’s kasaya!?" Seeing Wolf-Chasing Boy return to his original form and looking at the kasaya on him, Kuimu Wolf exclaimed in surprise.

"Indeed, husband. Holy Monk Xuanzang said if Wolf-Chasing Boy wishes to stay with me, he cannot show his true form, so he gave his kasaya to Wolf-Chasing Boy. This kasaya seems to be able to disguise us?" Seeing the astonishment on Kuimu Wolf’s face, Princess Baihua Xiu nodded and said.

"Certainly, this kasaya is indeed a precious treasure, but…" Kuimu Wolf responded with admiration as he stared at the Heavenly Demon’s Marvelous Look on Wolf-Chasing Boy, which had even fooled him, indicating that the kasaya was no ordinary garment.

"But what?" Seeing Kuimu Wolf’s expression, Baihua Xiu looked at him with some surprise.

"But this kasaya belongs to Master Xuanzang, and he directly gifted it to Wolf-Chasing Boy. How shall I ever repay such a kindness?" Kuimu Wolf shook his head, his expression one of gratitude mixed with a feeling of unworthiness.

"It seems that Holy Monk Xuanzang is not a person expecting anything in return. However, if you feel indebted, husband, find a precious treasure in return when the time comes, as reciprocity is the way of courtesy!" Princess Baihua Xiu spoke thoughtfully after pondering for a moment.

"Hmm, it seems that is all we can do!" Agreeing that Baihua Xiu’s suggestion was sensible, Kuimu Wolf nodded in assent.

In the midst of their conversation, the couple embraced each other…

As time passed, day after day, after departing from Treasure Elephant Country, Jiang Liu’s group had been on their Journey to the West for two months without realizing it.

In these two months, nothing significant had happened along the way. They practiced meditation, and if they encountered Little Demon or bandits on the road, Jiang Liu took care of them, acquiring some Experience Points. Life was rather pleasant.

It should be noted that, a few days ago, Jiang Liu’s level had risen again, reaching the 37th level.

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Having stayed in Treasure Elephant Country for a little over a month and then travelled for about another two months, Jiang Liu had spent a total of three months in cultivation and combating demons to level up before he finally gained a level.

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To Jiang Liu, the pace seemed somewhat slow.

With the boost to his level, naturally, came an additional Skill Point, which Jiang Liu invested in the group healing skill, Hand of Healing.

Having advanced to a high-level Hand of Healing, its duration increased from 10 seconds to 15 seconds, and the effect had naturally improved significantly.

One day, as Jiang Liu sat atop his horse, suddenly, a faint sound of crying came from the road ahead.

"Crying in these desolate mountains and jungles? How can this be?" Hearing the crying, Jiang Liu, who had been meditating on the back of the White Dragon Horse, opened his eyes, a slight confusion arising in his heart.

Could it be the workings of some strange demon kind?

"Master, shall I go and take a look?" Seeing the confusion on Jiang Liu’s face, Sha Wujing spoke up and asked.

Ever since his return from the previous incident, Sha Wujing had been trying his best to prove his worth within the scripture-seeking team, being extremely diligent.

"That would be good, go take a look," Jiang Liu glanced at Sha Wujing and, after a brief moment of contemplation, nodded in agreement.

As the words fell, Sha Wujing followed the crying and left. After a short while, he caught a Han Dynasty man around forty years old, as if an eagle catching a chick.

This Han Dynasty man appeared to be about forty, sturdy in build, with a full beard that made him look quite rough. He also had a machete on his back, clearly not someone who seemed benevolent.

However, in front of the over three meters tall Sha Wujing, the gigantic difference in their build made the capture look as effortless as an eagle catching a chick.

"Ah! A demon! Don’t eat me! Don’t eat me!" The man may have looked rugged and fierce, but his wailing and shouting exposed his cowardice; he was clearly terrified by Sha Wujing’s appearance.

"Amitabha, benefactor, there’s no need to panic..." Seeing the man crying out in terror, Jiang Liu spoke with a pleasant demeanor.

"You? Who are you?" The man’s fearful expression eased slightly upon seeing Jiang Liu, a handsome young monk with an elegant and refined appearance. He asked in surprise.

It must be said that sometimes good looks are indeed very important. Jiang Liu’s handsome features combined with his humble and courteous demeanor indeed made him seem trustworthy.

Yet, glancing back and forth between Jiang Liu and his frightening companions, Zhu Bajie and Sha Wujing, the man felt a remarkable strangeness.

What exactly was this group? A clear-eyed and handsome monk traveling with these terrifying demon creatures?

"This humble monk hails from the Great Tang in Eastern Land, on a pilgrimage to the Western Heaven to seek scriptures. We passed by here and heard your crying just now. What happened to you? Is there any way this humble monk can be of help?" Jiang Liu asked the man with his palms pressed together in a very approachable manner.

Although he didn’t know what troubles the man might be facing, surely he was encountering some kind of difficulty. By actively offering to help, wouldn’t this prompt a mission?

"I, I’ve made myself a laughterstock in front of this little monk!" Hearing Jiang Liu’s offer, the man felt embarrassed that his crying had been overheard.

Yet, recalling the circumstances he was in, the man sighed deeply and said, "Little monk, you can’t help with my troubles. Moreover, if you’re on your way to seek scriptures in the Western Heaven, I advise you to take a different path."

"Take a different path? Why is that?" Although advised to detour, which Jiang Liu was inclined to do, there still needed to be a reason for such advice.

"Actually, I’ve always lived just ahead, at Pingding Mountain. I’m a villager there, but some days ago, two powerful evil demons arrived and they gathered a group of smaller demons. Now, it has become a nest for demon creatures. So, I advise you, little monk, to take a different path!" the man explained.

"Pingding Mountain!?" Upon hearing this, a faint movement stirred in Jiang Liu’s heart.

Though Jiang Liu didn’t remember the original Journey to the West in great detail, he very clearly recalled the name Pingding Mountain.

In his previous life, he had played a street arcade game adapted from Journey to the West, called "The Legend of the West," and the first level was Pingding Mountain. The level’s bosses were the minor boss Silver Horn King and the major boss Gold Horn King.

"So, have I come to Pingding Mountain? Because I started my journey to the West ahead of time, the Gold Horn King and the Silver Horn King have just arrived at Pingding Mountain?" With thoughts of Pingding Mountain in mind, Jiang Liu felt something stirring within.

"Villager!?"

Regardless of what was going through Jiang Liu’s mind, Zhu Bajie, who was beside him, spoke up after hearing what the man said and scrutinizing his appearance, "Why do I feel that you don’t look like a villager? Could it be that you’re one of the bandits from Pingding Mountain?" Experience more on novelbuddy

"This..." Zhu Bajie’s comment left the man momentarily embarrassed and at a loss for words.

"Bandit or not, as the saying goes, ’Lay down the butcher knife and you will attain Buddhahood on the spot.’ Benefactor, as long as you’re willing to repent and do good, that’s what matters," Jiang Liu said, waving off the issue of whether the man was a villager or a bandit.

With that said, he paused briefly before continuing, "Benefactor, even if you are a bandit, I am still willing to help you. Do you need me to subdue the demons for you, to take back your village?"