Journey to the West: Tang Monk Conquers Everything

"That's right, I did indeed say that just now!" Faced with the inquiry from the Golden Hair Lion, Jiang Liu didn't show the slightest embarrassment and nodded calmly in response.

As he answered, Jiang Liu's gaze also fell on the Golden Hair Lion.

Although his eyes were very calm, to the Golden Hair Lion, they seemed laden with immense pressure.

Being stared at by Jiang Liu in such a manner, even though he knew he was being fooled, could the Golden Hair Lion dare to lose his temper with Jiang Liu?

"Oh, since Master Xuanzang, you don't wish to lend me the treasure mirror, just say so, there's no need for this..."

Being watched by both Jiang Liu and Kong Xuan, with a troubled expression, after a moment of silence, the Golden Hair Lion lowered his head and said.

He dared not look into Kong Xuan's eyes, nor did he dare to meet Jiang Liu's gaze.

Listening to the Golden Hair Lion, Kong Xuan couldn't help but furrow his brow.

He completely did not expect that the Bodhisattva of Golden Light would have such a small courage, even when he had openly backed him up, yet he still did not dare to speak harshly to Xuanzang.

Of course, what surprised Kong Xuan even more was that Xuanzang appeared to have no feelings of gratitude towards the people of the Purple Bamboo Forest?

The Bodhisattva of Golden Light asked to borrow his treasure mirror, even though he had it in hand, he claimed not to?

"Vidyaraja, Xuanzang, I suppose you two have important matters to discuss? I shall not disturb you then, until we meet again..." Bowing his head and not daring to look at both big figures, the Golden Hair Lion finally bid farewell and turned to leave.

"Indeed, this Golden Hair Lion is quite perceptive!" Watching the Golden Hair Lion's retreating figure, Jiang Liu secretly nodded with satisfaction.

Immediately, Jiang Liu's gaze then fell upon Kong Xuan, his expression calm.

"Vidyaraja, is there anything else you need?" Jiang Liu asked, his words seemingly inquisitive, but in reality, he was implicitly issuing a guest departure signal.

"Xuanzang, are you sure you won't reconsider? I only wish to borrow your treasure mirror for a few days, I promise to return it in its original state!" Even at this point, Kong Xuan was still somewhat unwilling, asking Jiang Liu earnestly.

"Vidyaraja, until we meet again..."

In response to Kong Xuan's words, Jiang Liu did not answer directly, but this reply was already quite explicit.

"Alas..." Seeing Jiang Liu's unyielding demeanor, Kong Xuan sighed inwardly, then turned and left.

At this moment, Kong Xuan felt a twinge of regret. When he first descended to the mortal world, he shouldn't have used the Five-Colored Divine Light to brush away Xuanzang's Green Lotus Treasured Flag, causing Xuanzang to hold a grudge against him to this day.

Moreover, the Green Lotus Treasured Flag had already been returned to Xuanzang, making his initial actions seem in vain.

Failure, once again!

Soaring into the sky, Kong Xuan's expression naturally looked displeased. Even with his personal involvement, he couldn't borrow that treasure mirror from Xuanzang.

Not expecting that even the Bodhisattva of Golden Light couldn't borrow it, seemed like all his efforts to confirm the existence of such a treasure mirror in Xuanzang's possession were for nothing?

"Since Xuanzang won't lend it to me, what should I do next?"

Truly a formidable quasi-saint, Kong Xuan didn't feel discouraged, but instead, pondered silently.

Since borrowing the treasure mirror from Xuanzang was impossible, he could only think of another way.

After some contemplation, Kong Xuan decided it would be best to turn his attention to the Money Rat.

No one knew where the Money Rat was hiding now, so was there any other way to find it?

After pondering for a moment, Kong Xuan's eyes brightened slightly. To find the Money Rat, there were three people in this world who could locate it.

The first was Fuxi of the Flame Cloud Sage Cave; his innate divination was unrivaled, and if he was willing to help, even amidst the current chaos of heavenly secrets, it should still be possible to find the whereabouts of the Money Rat.

The second was the Holy Lady Nvwa; as the sacred mother of the Human Clan and simultaneously a saint of the Demon Clan, since the great war between shamans and demons, the Demon-Attracting Flag fell into her hands. If she was willing to shake it, the Money Rat would surely appear before Nvwa.

Finally, there was the designated sutra tilling Ksitigarbha's attendant Tingdi; with its innate divine ability and methods, it would certainly be able to hear the whereabouts of the Money Rat if it so wished.

So, among these three, who would be the most appropriate to seek help from?

After a moment of thought, Kong Xuan decided to head to the Underworld.

The Human Emperor Fuxi, while his status might not surpass that of a Saint, he still ranked above a Quasi-Saint.

As for Nvwa, being one of the six great Saints, it was best to avoid troubling these two bigwigs if possible.

Therefore, after contemplating, Kong Xuan felt that seeking assistance from Tingdi would be relatively feasible.

With Kong Xuan's divine skills, he naturally arrived at the Ksitigarbha Cave quickly.

"Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva, I've come here, aren't you going to welcome me?" At the entrance of the Ksitigarbha Cave, Kong Xuan spoke directly towards the cave.

Following Kong Xuan's call, Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva quickly walked out of the cave, and then, earnestly saluted towards Kong Xuan, saying, "I did not know Vidyaraja had arrived, forgive me for not coming out to greet you earlier, I ask Vidyaraja for forgiveness!"

"Hmm, given your ability, it's not surprising that you didn't detect my arrival, so there's no fault in that." Kong Xuan nodded slightly, as he had come with a request, naturally, Kong Xuan would not be condescending.

"Thank you, Vidyaraja, for your generosity..."

Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva nodded and said, immediately getting to the point, "May I ask Vidyaraja, what brings you here today?"

"What? Does Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva want me to speak to you right here?" Not rushing to answer, Kong Xuan asked Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva with a hint of mockery.

"Look at me, it's been so long since anyone came to this cave, I've almost forgotten the basic courtesies of hospitality. Vidyaraja, please come inside!" Hearing Kong Xuan's words, Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva hurriedly invited Kong Xuan into the cave.

Naturally, a Novice Monk had brewed tea and brought it up.

Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva and Kong Xuan sat down in succession, took a few sips of tea, and exchanged a few casual words before Kong Xuan spoke, bringing the topic to the main point, "I've come today to request your disciple Tingdi's assistance with something!"

"Oh? May I ask what Vidyaraja needs Tingdi's help with?" Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva's expression remained calm, and upon hearing this, he asked Kong Xuan.

"I want Tingdi to help me find the whereabouts of the Money Rat!" Without any intention of wasting words, Kong Xuan straightforwardly stated.

"Money Rat?" Hearing Kong Xuan's words, Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva's expression changed slightly, looking somewhat displeased.

Keeping an eye on the Journey to the West Pilgrimage Team, naturally, Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva knew about the Money Rat once stealing the Calamity Book from Xuanzang.

Today, Kong Xuan also wants to find that Money Rat? Surely, the purpose is not simple.

"What? Is there any difficulty?" Seeing Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva's expression slightly off, Kong Xuan's brow furrowed slightly.

He felt that the task of finding the whereabouts of the mysterious person was truly full of twists and turns, even at Ksitigarbha's place, would he encounter difficulties?

"Vidyaraja, it's not that I don't want to help you, it's just that..." Hearing Kong Xuan's words, Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva's eyes slightly shifted, his face still bearing a troubled expression as he spoke.

"What exactly? Speak freely!" Kong Xuan took a deep breath, prepared himself mentally, while asking Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva.

"To be honest, the Calamity Book of the past Journey to the West fell into the hands of the mysterious person, later, it was rumored the last Hongmeng Purple Qi ended up with the mysterious person as well, thus we also sent Tingdi to search for the Money Rat's whereabouts, but Tingdi couldn't find the Money Rat, therefore..."

With a hint of embarrassment and awkwardness on his face, Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva responded.

"You also want the Hongmeng Purple Qi!?" Hearing Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva's words, Kong Xuan's brow slightly raised, looking at Bodhisattva with surprise.

For a Quasi-Saint to desire the Hongmeng Purple Qi would be reasonable.

However, Ksitigarbha is merely at the Great Luo Golden Immortal Late Stage cultivation level, quite a distance from becoming a Quasi-Saint, why is he busy looking for the Hongmeng Purple Qi for what purpose?

"Is there anyone who wouldn't want the Hongmeng Purple Qi?" Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva asked in return upon hearing Kong Xuan's words.

"Hmm, true, you have a point!" Although perplexed, Kong Xuan thought about it and nodded in agreement.

Indeed, although obtaining the Hongmeng Purple Qi as a Quasi-Saint might lead to becoming a Saint, but it doesn't say that a Great Luo Golden Immortal is definitely incapable either.

The Hongmeng Purple Qi is such a supreme treasure of heaven and earth, regardless of who, would want to obtain it, this is understandable, right?

"Early on, Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva had Tingdi search already, but still couldn't find the Money Rat's whereabouts?" Kong Xuan's mind mainly focused on the Money Rat, secretly contemplating.

If even Tingdi can't hear it, then there are only two possibilities.

Either the Money Rat is no longer within the Three Realms and Six Paths or the Money Rat has died.

"Therefore, I seek Vidyaraja's forgiveness, regarding the Money Rat's matter, I can't be of help!" Seeing the contemplative look on Kong Xuan's brows, Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva apologized.

"Since that is the case, then I won't stay any longer, until next time!" Hearing Ksitigarbha's words had reached this point, Kong Xuan naturally had no intention to linger, replied with these words.

After a brief farewell, Kong Xuan rose directly, contemplated briefly, then flew towards the Void Realm.

Since at Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva's place, no clues can be found, then he can only seek assistance from Goddess Nvwa.

Considering his identity as part of the Demon Clan, presumably Goddess Nvwa would not stand by idly?

"Looks like I must notify Xuanzang, Kong Xuan seems determined..." Ksitigarbha here, after seeing Kong Xuan leave, murmured secretly in his heart.