Chapter 224: Exquisite Immortal Mansion
Exquisite Immortal Mansion (Special Prop): No level requirement, can activate cultivation level, convert the mansion into a house, complete with all furniture, and can also be retracted, durability 800/800.
"What is this!?" Looking at the house in his hand that seemed like a piece of fine art, Jiang Liu's heart stirred, recalling the moment during the trial of Zen hearts by the four saints when Mother of Lishan had turned the entire Jia Mansion into a palm-sized house and taken it into her hand.
It seemed that this Exquisite Immortal Mansion and the house that Mother of Lishan had previously held should be the same kind of thing, right?
"Exquisite Immortal Mansion!? My friend, you truly have a good hand! Even in the Heavenly Court, not every Daluo Golden Immortal necessarily possesses such a treasure!"
Jiang Liu only knew this was the Exquisite Immortal Mansion because he had seen the attribute information, but Zhu Bajie, standing beside him, could recognize it at a glance and exclaimed in admiration.
"Alright, Monkey, I'm leaving. If I have the chance, I'll come back for a meal!"
After giving away his belongings, Nezha waved to Sun Wukong and said, and with those words, he soared upon the clouds and disappeared into the horizon.
"Monkey Brother, who is this friend of yours? He's really generous, giving away treasures like the Exquisite Immortal Mansion!" As Nezha's figure vanished, Zhu Bajie turned to Sun Wukong in astonishment and asked.
"A friend, just an ordinary friend. What, is the Exquisite Immortal Mansion some kind of amazing treasure?" Seeing Zhu Bajie's astonished look, Sun Wukong asked.
"Of course it's a treasure!"
Upon hearing this, Zhu Bajie nodded vigorously and said, "Though the Exquisite Immortal Mansion isn't a Dharma Treasure used for combat, it contains the power of the laws of space. To create such a treasure, even Buddha and the Jade Emperor couldn't do it, how precious is that!?"
"Even Buddha and the Jade Emperor can't create it!? It seems that only a Saint could create it. Looking at it this way, it truly is a rare treasure!" Hearing Zhu Bajie's explanation, Jiang Liu felt both shock and admiration, and deeply understood the value of the Exquisite Immortal Mansion.
The laws of space!? Thinking of Master Zhenyuan's Divine Skill, Sleeve Universe, which must have also touched upon the laws of space, hence everyone, including Sun Wukong, couldn't resist it when performed; they were almost instantly subdued by Master Zhenyuan.
Embedding the laws of space within the Exquisite Immortal Mansion, it would seem the mastery over the laws of space was even more profound.
Looking at it this way, indeed only a Saint could have crafted it.
"Rich, truly deserving of Nezha, isn't it? Although he is only at the peak of Taiyi True Immortal, when it comes to generosity, he's second to none!"
One would believe that in the world of Journey to the West, the most famous items in the hands of well-known figures like Bodhisattva Guanyin are merely the Jade Clean Bottle and the Willow Branch, Zhu Bajie's Supreme Treasure Golden Rake, Sun Wukong's Jingu Bang, Erlang God's Three-pointed Double-edged Lance, and so on.
But look at Nezha?
Qiankun Ring, Chaos Heaven Silk, Fire Tip Spear, Wind-Fire Wheels, gold bricks, Yin Yang Sword...
Every piece of equipment on Nezha could be said to be of superior grade Dharma Treasures, almost armed to the teeth.
This wealth is incomparable to ordinary people.
If one were to describe him in modern terms, he's simply the image of a mythological version of a rich second generation.
"Nezha, truly generous!" Hearing Zhu Bajie's words, Sun Wukong also understood the preciousness of the Exquisite Immortal Mansion and was inwardly moved.
Although on the surface, the Exquisite Immortal Mansion was given to his master, Sun Wukong clearly understood that in essence, it was meant for him.
After all, during their casual conversation when he mentioned living outdoors without shelter, he had told Nezha that he had the sleeping under the stars part covered but not the dining outdoors.
So, by giving away this Exquisite Immortal Mansion, wasn't it addressing his very words?
"Alright, disciples, step aside a bit and let your master try out what this Exquisite Immortal Mansion looks like!"
Although Jiang Liu was amazed, he was also very curious and anticipatory. Having learned of the Exquisite Immortal Mansion's effect, he spoke to Sun Wukong and the others.
Following Jiang Liu's words, everyone quickly stepped back, and then Jiang Liu threw the Exquisite Immortal Mansion into the air, while channeling his cultivation level to activate it.
Visible to the naked eye, the palm-sized Exquisite Immortal Mansion rapidly expanded mid-air and soon transformed into a house.
Looking over it, the square courtyard spanned over a thousand square meters, with rooms on three sides as he walked inside.
In front was the main hall, clearly designed for receiving guests and dining; the left side was the wing room, for lodging, and the four or five rooms could accommodate a fair number of people. Stay tuned with My Virtual Library Empire
And on the right? There were lavatories, a kitchen, and stables, among other amenities.
In the yard stood an old tree, clearly not ordinary, its grand size and deep roots promising longevity. Below it was an ancient well, with water that was clear and sweet.
"Truly a fine place, such a large house can accommodate more than a dozen people!" After thoroughly inspecting the Exquisite Immortal Mansion, Jiang Liu nodded with satisfaction.
Though in terms of scale, it might not compare with Mother of Lishan's Jia Mansion, for Jiang Liu, it was nonetheless a rare treasure, at least sparing him from sleeping out in the open in the future.
"Well, it's getting late, let's all stay here tonight!" After a good look at the Exquisite Immortal Mansion, Jiang Liu felt extremely satisfied and said to Sun Wukong and the others.
"Alright, hahaha, Monkey Brother, your friend is really generous. With this Exquisite Immortal Mansion, we won't have to sleep outside, exposed to the wind and rain ever again!" Zhu Bajie said with joy upon hearing the news, while also flattering Sun Wukong.
"Yeah, it's indeed not bad. From now on, we'll have a place to eat and live, not bad at all!" Sun Wukong nodded, hearing Zhu Bajie's flattery, his face wore an even more delighted grin, feeling very proud.
And the White Dragon Horse? Without saying a word, followed Jiang Liu's order, consciously walked to the stable on his own and lay down for a good rest.
"Right, Yellow Wind Monster!" However, just as everyone was finding their own rooms to rest, Jiang Liu suddenly called out to the Yellow Wind Monster.
"Holy Monk, just let me know if there's anything I can do for you!" the Yellow Wind Monster responded eagerly, patting his chest.
"Finding the chili peppers, you've made a significant contribution this time. From here on out, the grievances between you and me are settled!" Jiang Liu told the Yellow Wind Monster.
Having searched tirelessly for about half a year, the Yellow Wind Monster had earned his redemption. He should have been very happy to hear that their grievance was settled, but for some reason, he felt strangely unable to rejoice upon hearing these words.
Once it's settled, means I should leave, right? Then, will I no longer be able to eat the Holy Monk's spicy hotpot and grilled skewers?
"Holy Monk, I, I..."
The Yellow Wind Monster felt reluctant in his heart, but he also knew that it was impossible for him to join the Journey to the West, and without any entanglement, he no longer had any rightful excuse to come for a meal.
"If our paths cross again in the future, I'll treat you to a meal!" Seeing the Yellow Wind Monster's expression, Jiang Liu roughly guessed what he was thinking and took the initiative to say.
"Thank you, Holy Monk! If there's another opportunity in the future, I will certainly have the nerve to come and bother you!" the Yellow Wind Monster said happily in response to Jiang Liu's words.
"Right, you've seen how I grill skewers and serve hotpot. I need to ask you one more favor. I have some relations with the Black Bear Demon of Black Wind Mountain. Take some chili peppers and chili trees over to them, teach them to taste the hotpot and grilled skewers as well!" Jiang Liu seemed to think of something and said.
"Sure, I'll definitely deliver it!" Hearing Jiang Liu's words, the Yellow Wind Monster's eyes lit up significantly, nodding emphatically.
Immediately, Jiang Liu had Sun Wukong divide some chili peppers and chili trees and told the Yellow Wind Monster to rest for the night and set off for Black Wind Mountain the next day.
The Yellow Wind Monster's Divine Wind was still a very formidable technique. Without vigilance, even Sun Wukong had suffered a loss against it. If such a being could be recruited under one's command, that would naturally be more than welcome.
However, bringing him along for the scripture seeking was out of the question. Thus, Jiang Liu found an excuse for him to make a trip to Black Wind Mountain.
If Black Wind Mountain had hotpot and grilled skewers to offer, maybe if he had nowhere else to go, he'd just settle down there?
If he couldn't join me on the Journey to the West, could he still stay at Black Wind Mountain?
Moreover, having obtained such good things, I didn't forget about Black Wind Mountain. I believe the Black Bear Demon and those at Jinchi would also appreciate that I kept them in mind.
This move was like killing two birds with one stone.
The social features hadn't been unlocked yet, so there was no way to use the Guild Creation Token, but Jiang Liu was already consciously regarding Black Wind Mountain as his provisional base.
There was no rush to hit the road, and once everyone found their own rooms in the Exquisite Immortal Mansion, they settled in.
Zhu Bajie was snoring loudly after just a short while, and Sun Wukong lay in his own bed unable to sleep.
Sun Wukong felt touched but also a bit guilty about Nezha.
The touch came, of course, from Nezha gifting the Exquisite Immortal Mansion to him, and the guilt was because Nezha treated him sincerely, yet why he was on the Journey to the West, he could not tell him.
This feeling of owing someone made Sun Wukong very uncomfortable.
As for Jiang Liu? As usual, he sat cross-legged and continued to cultivate his Heavenly Dragon Zen Sound.
His level had risen to 34, and to level up to 35, he now needed 1.4 million experience points!
The leveling journey, it could be said, was long and arduous.
As for Sha Wujing, he lay in his own room unable to sleep as well.
"Amitabha, Buddha, have I fallen..." Sha Wujing pondered his recent actions and felt a pang of remorse in his heart.
Originally, Sha Wujing didn't play mahjong, feeling it didn't fit with the dignity of a Buddhist disciple, and yet, he couldn't resist!
Originally, Sha Wujing refused to eat meat and drink, sticking to his principles of munching on cakes and drinking water, but he couldn't hold back on that either!
Now, the journey to the West felt more like a pleasure trip with hearty drinking and eating of meat, and even such nice houses to live in, Sha Wujing thought it was inappropriate, yet, he couldn't resist it!
Sha Wujing always felt as if he was becoming corrupted by his master and elder brothers, repenting to himself in his heart.