NOVEL NEXT Chapter 122: Hurry and Flee
Tang Sanzang's eyes lit up as he heard that, "What kind of monster? Is it edible? It isn't another human, is it?"
Zhu Ganglie shook his head and said, "No, this one isn't. It's said to be the golden-furred monkey, a mount of the Bodhisattva Guanyin."
As soon as Tang Sanzang learned it was a mount, he said without a second thought, "Then let's eat it!"
Sun Wukong said, "Master, that's the Bodhisattva Guanyin's mount..."
"I know, so what? I'm eating her mount, not her. Little White, let's go!" Tang Sanzang said indifferently.
Sun Wukong quickly reminded him, "Master, you have a pretty good relationship with her, are you really going to do this?"
Tang Sanzang waved his hand dismissively, "A good relationship my ass. If she could, she would have killed me, and your master would already be reincarnated by now... Little White, run fast!"
Sun Wukong helplessly said, "At least they helped us revive the ginseng fruit tree and gave us a big gift. Even if we eat their mount, shouldn't we find some kind of excuse?"
Tang Sanzang nodded thoughtfully, "You have a point... Hmm... Let's say it's too ugly and brings disgrace on scholars! That settles it then, Little White, charge with all your might for your master!"
"Alright!"
The White Dragon Horse broke into a run.
Sun Wukong shouted, "Master, are you seriously going to fight it?"
"That will depend on how it behaves, but either way, it must give me one of its legs to satisfy my craving today!"
There was no helping it, they had been on the road for nearly a year without a single bite of meat, and he was truly craving it badly.
Meanwhile, on the Western Journey, inside the Cave of the Scaled Beast on Qilin Mountain in the Vermilion and Purple Kingdom.
There was a pavilion in the cave, in the center of which was a golden chair, and sitting upright on the chair was a monster with sharp teeth protruding from its mouth, red hair, a long beard, stiff fur, eyes as large as bronze bells, and a iron rod in its hand.
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Opposite this monster sat a big black bear, its whole black body glistening. It was eating meat and drinking heartily, all the while grumbling, "Golden Brother, don't glare at me. I'm not freeloading your food and drink. I've come to save your life this time!"
The golden-furred monkey named Sai Taishu heard this and dismissed it, "Blind bear, what nonsense are you spouting? I am following the orders of the Bodhisattva Guanyin, waiting here for the scripture seeker to pass by, so I can give them a hard time. This is an arrangement from Mount Wutai, a divine edict. Where is the danger in that?"
This very black bear was the one that the Bodhisattva Guanyin had previously captured.
The Black Bear Spirit chuckled, "Where's the danger? Haven't you heard any of the news or commotion from outside recently?"
The golden-furred monkey shook its head, "I can't even deal with the women in my cave, where do I have the time to listen to news from outside? Just say what you have to say, don't beat around the bush..."
The Black Bear Spirit said, "Alright, then I'll just tell you."
The Black Bear Spirit told him about Tang Sanzang impersonating Tang Sanzang and recounted how along the way Tang Sanzang ate monsters, killed bodhisattvas, subdued Primeval Lord of Heaven with a flick of his wrist, and made even the Buddha give way.
Upon hearing this, the hairs on the golden-furred monkey stood on end as it shrieked, "Blind bear, you... you better not be lying to me!"
The Black Bear Spirit picked bits of meat from its teeth and hummed, "Lying to you? Take a look at what this is!"
The Black Bear Spirit took out a waist plaque and threw it to the golden-furred monkey.
The golden-furred monkey took a look and exclaimed, "A decree from the Bodhisattva's hand?"
The Black Bear Spirit said, "It's from the Bodhisattva herself, telling me to inform you to pack up and run. Don't wait for that guy to come and kill you, forcing the Bodhisattva to plea on your behalf. Mainly because the Bodhisattva doesn't have much to bargain with to save you lately."
The golden-furred monkey couldn't believe it, "When the Bodhisattva brought you back, I was sent here. I heard from you about how formidable that baldy was, but I never imagined he'd be this terrifying... But you only have a handwritten decree... It's hard for me to believe."
The Black Bear Spirit spread its hands, "I'm just the messenger. Whether you leave or stay, that's up to you now."
As soon as the voice fell, a divine light emanated from the sacred edict, and the image of the Goddess of Mercy appeared.
The Golden Haired Monster and the Black Bear Spirit quickly knelt to worship the Goddess.
The Goddess of Mercy didn't waste words, "Golden Haired Monster, there's no time for idle talk, and the Black Bear should have told you everything. Pack your things immediately and send the lady of the Golden Holy Palace back... Remember, cover up all traces about yourself well, leave no handle!"
The Golden Haired Monster was now completely convinced, but still curiously asked, "Goddess, is that impostor Tang Sanzang really that formidable? To make even you avoid him like the plague?"
The Goddess of Mercy checked the time and scolded, "You're wasting words, I truly have nothing left to be extorted for, pack your things quickly!"
After speaking, the Goddess of Mercy vanished.
The Golden Haired Monster also sensed the crisis and urgency, and thus he quickly stood up, calling out loudly, "Minions!"
A group of little demons responded with a roaring cheer, "Great King, are we going to capture Tang Sanzang now?"
The Golden Haired Monster looked up, shouting with overwhelming authority, "Burn down the lair, let's hit the road!"
The group of little demons instinctively cheered, "The Great King is mighty!"
After cheering, they collectively puzzled over what they heard.
What?
Burn down the lair and flee?
This...
The little demons looked at one another, each thinking they had heard wrong.
The Black Bear Spirit waved his hand and said, "Stop gawping, hurry up and burn down the lair, let's flee!"
Although the little demons were confused, seeing their usually formidable, fierce, and powerful king in such a panic, they all hurried to comply.
Before long, Qilin Mountain, the Hairy Yaksha Cave, was engulfed in a massive fire, erasing all traces within the cave!
The Golden Haired Monster personally reduced the sign above the cave to ashes, then turned to the lady of the Golden Holy Palace and said, "My lady, it looks like our fate has run its course. I'm going to take you back now."
The lady of the Golden Holy Palace frowned and objected, "Golden Haired Monster, you said I would stay with you for three years to avert the King's disaster. It hasn't been three years yet. Why are you sending me back now?"
The Golden Haired Monster forced a smile and replied, "Do you think I want to? Unfortunately, plans cannot keep up with changes... Once when your King was still the Crown Prince, he injured two young birds born of the Great Bright King Bodhisattva. As punishment, the Great Bright King Bodhisattva decreed a separation of you and your husband for three years. After three years, the grievance would be satisfied, leaving no more trouble. But now...
Ah, no more questions. Just hurry back."
However, what frustrated the Golden Haired Monster was that as soon as the lady of the Golden Holy Palace heard this, she became anxious, grabbed Golden Haired Monster's arm, and insisted, "No, it's not been three years yet. I will not go! You're not allowed to leave!"
The Golden Haired Monster suddenly felt his head buzzing...
Not all of his story was true. It was indeed the case that the King of the Vermilion and Purple Kingdom had injured two young birds born of the Great Bright King Bodhisattva, and he had indeed intended to torment the King for three years. However, the executor was not him, the Golden Haired Monster. He merely heard the news and, coveting the beauty of the lady of the Golden Holy Palace, decided to deceive her into leaving with him.
To his disappointment, the lady wore a divine garment that shone with divine light, preventing him from getting anywhere near her...
After more than two years, he hadn't even managed to hold the lady of the Golden Holy Palace's hand.
He was already frustrated about it...
And now, he couldn't even send her back if he wanted to!