Journey to the West: Tang Monk Conquers Everything

Why does Jiang Liu want to keep the White Mouse Demon by his side as a maiden?

Is it for the billion experience points?

Is it to have someone take care of his daily needs?

None of that, the main reason is, in Jiang Liu's view, the White Mouse Demon can serve as bait.

Since it's bait, naturally there must be a target to lure in.

So, who is Jiang Liu trying to lure?

It's simple, the target is Maitreya Buddha! Or rather, all the Immortals and Buddhas!

As of now, with the strength of the Journey to the West Pilgrimage Team, ordinary individuals no longer dare to come and provoke them.

After all, even with the Four Royals each having their own tribulation, leading to Empress Qinghua and the Emperor of Longevity perishing and disappearing, who would dare come and challenge them?

Could it be that all future tribulations along the Journey to the West for Scriptures will only be a battle of wits with the Immortals and Buddhas?

That would not do, Jiang Liu still hopes to find a way to eliminate some Immortals and Buddhas before reaching the Great Thunder Monastery of the Western Heaven.

Therefore, it is natural to lure these Immortals and Buddhas to make a move.

In Jiang Liu's view, the White Mouse Demon is a very suitable bait.

Isn't it true that no one dares to act against the Journey to the West Pilgrimage Team? Because everyone's strength is already very formidable.

Then, recruiting a low-cultivation-level maiden by my side is a deliberate flaw I've exposed, aimed at luring the Immortals and Buddhas to make a move.

How long has it been?

Jiang Liu feels that the situation seems to be even better than he originally anticipated.

First, someone secretly used a red thread to tie up Zhu Bajie and the White Mouse Demon at night.

Now, there's even talk that eating a piece of the White Mouse Demon's flesh can extend one's life by sixty years.

Jiang Liu knows these are all probing actions, like fishing, where a fish will tentatively nibble a few times before biting to see if there's any danger.

Now, it's more or less like this situation.

"Alright, I understand!" After some casual chat with the White Mouse Demon, Jiang Liu nodded slightly, indicating that he was aware of this matter, and didn't say much else.

Since these are just small probes, Jiang Liu is content to not pay them much mind and simply waits for a real catch to take the bait.

"Sigh, it's really tough for me…" Reflecting on the current situation, Jiang Liu couldn't help but sigh inwardly.

Yes, it's too difficult!

As my strength improves, is there now no Immortal or Buddha daring to make a move against me?

Forcing me to recruit a White Mouse Demon and resort to fishing enforcement tactics.

This made Jiang Liu deeply sigh in his heart.

Jiang Liu knows, as people begin to target the White Mouse Demon, these are only initial probes, so Jiang Liu patiently pays them no mind.

The Journey to the West Pilgrimage Team continues to move forward at a leisurely pace, while bringing along Sun Wukong and the other disciples on quests, living quite a happy life.

Just like that, a blink of an eye and it's been almost half a month.

During this past half month, the cold weather seems to have reached its peak.

Because now, it's the twelfth lunar month, and New Year is approaching...

Back then, when thousands of demons appeared at the Eastern Temple, Jiang Liu made a grand vow, so the master and disciples worked together to eliminate those demons and ghosts, during which Zhu Bajie was punished by Jiang Liu for indulging in beauty.

Even during the Mid-Autumn Festival, he wasn't called back to join, until Sun Wukong brought him back.

After the Mid-Autumn Festival, Jiang Liu and others spent a lot of time completely eradicating those demons and ghosts.

A few days later, they encountered the Zhurong event, where as they traveled further, the weather became hotter, and Jiang Liu lingered there for nearly two months.

Therefore, deducing from the time, it's almost New Year now.

"By the way, White Mouse, I haven't asked yet, do you have any family?" Thinking about the upcoming New Year, Jiang Liu asked the White Mouse Demon.

"No, all these years, it's just been me alone!" Hearing Jiang Liu's inquiry, the White Mouse Demon shook her head and said.

At these words, the White Mouse Demon quickly followed with a smile, "However, for me, being able to follow the Holy Monk and accompany you on your Journey to the West is already a blessing!"

Undeniably, the White Mouse Demon's words sounded very pleasant to hear.

Nodding his head, Jiang Liu didn't say much.

Just that, with New Year approaching in a few days, coincidentally, the Journey to the West Pilgrimage Team passed through a Capital City, so Jiang Liu and his party went into the city.

Although placing the Exquisite Immortal Mansion and celebrating the New Year in it with the master and disciples would be the same.

However, if they could spend the New Year in the town with ordinary people, bustling with excitement, that would naturally be the best.

After entering the town, Jiang Liu and the others did not leave but started to shop for New Year's goods.

Food, clothing, and other daily necessities are not only useful for this New Year's celebration but also for usual circumstances.

However, as Jiang Liu and the others entered the town, two elderly men with white hair and beards descended from the sky.

Then, after each using a shape-shifting technique, they entered the town.

"Senior brother, do you think that the flesh and blood of the White Mouse Demon really have the effect of prolonging life? It's rumored that eating a piece of her flesh can increase one's lifespan by sixty years. Who knows if that's true!" said a slightly short and plump old man.

"They say there's no smoke without fire. Since there are such rumors, it's probably not fake!"

"As far as I know, on the journey to the west, countless female demons were infatuated with Xuanzang. However, he gave them no color, yet he seemed to have a different view of this White Mouse Demon. This matter is quite suspicious!" said the other thin-looking old man.

"Hmm, what you said does make sense!" Hearing this analysis, the short and plump old man nodded in agreement.

"However, the fact remains that Xuanzang and his party are the focal point of the Immeasurable Kalpa. We need to be extra careful in our actions!"

As he spoke, the plump old man's face turned somewhat unsightly, saying, "Although Empress Qinghua did not directly meet her end at the hands of Xuanzang and his group, she indeed suffered injuries because of them, leading to her demise!"

"Yes, today our action serves two purposes: one for ourselves, and the other for avenging Empress Qinghua!" Upon hearing this, the thin old man's face also took on a solemn expression as he nodded and said.

Although they spoke with such righteousness, both old men knew very well that as celestial beings under Empress Qinghua's command, they were not very famous, and therefore, every time the Empress held the Peach Festival, they were never qualified to attend.

For so many years, they didn't have much time left either.

So, without any other choice, they could only risk everything in a desperate attempt!

The two immortals descended to the mortal world, aiming for the flesh and blood of the White Mouse Demon. Coincidentally, for the past few days, Xuanzang and his party had been in the town, which was bustling.

More importantly, with many people around, it wasn't difficult to hide in secret and monitor the Journey to the West Pilgrimage Team.

Unlike the outskirts, where encountering a stranger is rare, covert monitoring would quickly be exposed.

After waiting in the dark for two days, finally, the two immortals found the right opportunity.

...

On this day, the White Mouse Demon walked along the street, looking for what she needed.

"The blue and white porcelain cup is what the Holy Monk uses for tea!"

"The bronze horn cup is what the Holy Monk uses for drinking wine!"

"And the white jade bowl is what the Holy Monk uses for eating..."

The White Mouse Demon was quietly murmuring in her heart.

Today, while cleaning the Holy Monk's cutlery and cups, she accidentally slipped, and both the cup and the bowl were broken.

Therefore, the White Mouse Demon went to the street, trying to find a few items similar to the Holy Monk's original ones, preferably exactly the same.

After walking for a while and searching for a while, suddenly, the White Mouse Demon found her vision blurred abruptly and without warning.

Initially, the White Mouse Demon thought she was walking in the town, but suddenly the scenery around her completely changed, turning into a deserted wild area, and the air became eerily silent.

"What's going on!?"

With no warning, the sight around her changed drastically, and the White Mouse Demon was startled inside.

At the same time, she remained alert to her surroundings.

Almost simultaneously, a fat and a thin old man emerged, their eyes falling on the White Mouse Demon.

"Who are you? Why did you use an illusion technique to lure me outside the town?" The White Mouse Demon asked cautiously, looking at the two old men before her.

"Our purpose is simple. As long as you cut off a piece of flesh for us two brothers, we will not harm your life!" The two old men, one fat and one thin, blocked the White Mouse Demon's escape route from the left and right while speaking to her.

"You're here because of the rumors that my flesh and blood can increase lifespan!?" Hearing the two old men's words, the White Mouse Demon couldn't help but show a smile of mixed emotions, shaking her head secretly.

Indeed, have these rumors made so many people believe?

A rumor that's obviously full of loopholes, yet so many people believe it; it's truly laughably absurd.

"Gentlemen, the rumors about my flesh and blood increasing lifespan are just that—rumors!" The White Mouse Demon said, trying to explain.

"Whether it's a rumor or not, we'll only understand after trying your flesh and blood!" Hearing the White Mouse Demon's explanation, the two old men clearly did not believe her words and said.

As they spoke, the two old men moved swiftly, attacking at the same time.

The plump old man directly grabbed the White Mouse Demon's shoulders, infusing a powerful force that threw her demonic power into chaos.

At the same time, the thin old man pointed his finger at the White Mouse Demon's feet.

Sky Fire burned, instantly turning the White Mouse Demon's shoes to ashes.

"We already knew you had a Divine Skill that lets you escape with your shoes. Now, you can't run away..."