Journey to the West: Tang Monk Conquers Everything

The white mouse spirit lay prostrate on the ground, speaking with great sincerity, expressing her willingness to follow Master Xuanzang's group, to serve as a slave and maid, without any complaint whatsoever.

Looking at the white mouse spirit before him, Jiang Liu's brow slightly furrowed, yet his heart secretly sighed.

The Great Thunder Monastery, what kind of place is that? The dojo of Tathagata, the holy land of the Buddhist Sect.

Yet, in Jiang Liu's eyes, this Buddhist holy land always seems to produce demons!

For example, the Yellow Wind Monster before, adept at the Samadhi Wind, not weak in skill, but in reality? It was because he had secretly consumed the clear oil from the colored glaze cup, descending to the lower realm as a demon.

Then he was attracted by my barbecue, eventually subdued by me, and even went to the Heavenly Court's Empress's Glycyrrhiza Garden and the Demon Realm in search of chili peppers.

And then? The Scorpion Demon from the Women's Kingdom, with a Daluo Golden Immortal's cultivation level, also originated from the Great Thunder Monastery. Her inverted horse stake could even sting the Tathagata.

Later, lusting after my body, she forced me to consume the Dragon and Phoenix Union Pill, resulting in me and the King of Women's Kingdom having Lingyu, later joining the Ming Sect.

And now? This Gold-Nosed White-Furred Rat Demon, also from the Great Thunder Monastery, because she secretly consumed the fragrant flower treasure candle.

According to the original work, she should have been caught by the Pagoda-Bearing Heavenly King Li and Nezha, but later, they let her go...

First the Yellow Wind Monster, then the Scorpion Demon, and now this white mouse spirit, does the Great Thunder Monastery have that many demons?

Jiang Liu couldn't help but secretly gripe and complain in his heart.

The white mouse spirit had no idea what Jiang Liu was thinking. Lying prostrate on the ground, after stating her purpose, she certainly waited quietly for Jiang Liu's response.

But she waited for a long time with no answer?

The white mouse spirit couldn't help but secretly lift her head to glance at Jiang Liu.

"Is this Master Xuanzang? The same Master Xuanzang whose vows shook the three realms?"

Looking at Jiang Liu's exceedingly handsome visage, the white mouse spirit's heart murmured silently, and her thoughts drifted far.

She remembered being caught by Pagoda-Bearing Heavenly King Li and Nezha back then, originally facing doom, but unexpectedly, at the critical moment, the Great Thunder Monastery's sound rang out.

At that time, she was also moved by Master Xuanzang's genuine feelings, hence, she'd long decided that she would definitely accompany Master Xuanzang throughout her life. This was her dream!

Today, she finally saw Master Xuanzang? This was even more perfect than she had imagined!

Not only exceptionally handsome but also possessing immense power.

Such a remarkable man is truly peerless within the three realms!

"Little lady..."

Just as the white mouse spirit was dreamily lost in Jiang Liu's exceedingly handsome visage, unable to look away, a voice sounded. It was Zhu Bajie, having transformed into his former Marshal Tianpeng form, approaching the white mouse spirit.

Seeing the white mouse spirit gazing infatuatedly at his master, Zhu Bajie's heart secretly wondered, could it be? Was Junior Brother Sha telling the truth? Is this female demon infatuated with my master solely because of his handsome face?

If that were truly the case, then with my current appearance, shouldn't I be comparable to my master?

With Zhu Bajie's words, the white mouse spirit turned her head to glance at him.

Her gaze fixed on Zhu Bajie, not speaking, clearly questioning what he wanted by calling her.

"Little lady, my master doesn't really like being with other female demons, but I wouldn't mind. If you like, would you accompany me on this journey west?" Zhu Bajie put on a smile he considered his most charming, asking the white mouse spirit.

"Huh?" The white mouse spirit stared blankly at Zhu Bajie.

Clearly, she hadn't expected Zhu Bajie to say something like that. She was talking to his master, what did he mean by interrupting?

"Little lady, you might not know this, but while my master is intent on seeking scriptures, Old Pig here? Well, I'm intent on marrying you..."

Convinced that his handsome face paired with his master's flirtatious words would definitely yield great results, Zhu Bajie followed up, sweet-talking the white mouse spirit.

However, despite Zhu Bajie's good self-impression, the white mouse spirit beside him secretly shook her head, only finding Zhu Bajie quite annoying.

Though his current appearance was also handsome, what truly attracted the white mouse spirit to Jiang Liu was his deep affection for Princess Gaoyang.

Clearly, the white mouse spirit valued loyalty and devotion highly.

But as for Zhu Bajie's demeanor? Although outstandingly handsome, he obviously appeared to be a womanizer at first glance.

Such a person, no matter how handsome, was clearly very repugnant to the white mouse spirit.

Shaking her head, the white mouse spirit distinctly rejected Zhu Bajie.

Then, turning back, her beautiful eyes gazed softly at Jiang Liu again, clearly waiting for Jiang Liu's response.

"Uh..." Seeing the white mouse spirit's expression, the smile on Zhu Bajie's face froze.

Failed!? I failed again!?

I've become so strikingly handsome, yet I still failed?

"Alas..."

Looking a bit dejected, Zhu Bajie reverted back from his transformation ability, then turned to Sha Wujing next to him and said, "Junior Brother Sha, it seems your suggestion was wrong. I've already transformed into a handsome appearance and even used the love words Master taught me, yet this female demon still ignores me and only fancies Master!"

"That shouldn't be the case..." Next to him, Sha Wujing, having witnessed all this, mumbled in a low voice, feeling it should not be so.

Throughout their journey, Sha Wujing knew that Second Brother constantly failed at wooing women mainly because of his frightful appearance.

But Second Brother had become handsome just now, and yet this female demon still ignores him?

Even Sha Wujing felt utterly confused at this point.

"Alas, it seems I'll never surpass Master in this lifetime! No matter how much I do, I can't compare to Master doing nothing at all!"

Zhu Bajie, realizing it wasn't about looks, sighed helplessly and accepted the results.

...

Not to mention what Zhu Bajie was thinking, Jiang Liu furrowed his brows while looking at the White Mouse Demon before him.

Having no affection for the White Mouse Demon, who suddenly blocked his path, expressing a desire to accompany him on his westward journey?

Of course, Jiang Liu was unwilling!

And if he was unwilling, he should say so directly, without beating around the bush!

"Amitabha, poor monk journeys westwards to seek Buddha and scriptures, and taking a female companion is naturally inappropriate!" Jiang Liu declared his refusal, proclaiming a Buddhist mantra.

"Master Xuanzang, you're lying!" Yet, after Jiang Liu spoke, the White Mouse Demon retorted unceremoniously.

"What?" The White Mouse Demon's words left Jiang Liu slightly stunned as he looked at her in confusion.

Calling me a liar for no reason? What does that mean?

"Master Xuanzang, don't think I don't know that during your journey westwards, there's no such thing as strictly adhering to rules!"

"Buddhist Disciples should refrain from killing, yet on your journey, you have no idea how many lives you have taken, even Manjushri and Samantabhadra have perished at your hands!"

"Buddhist Disciples should abstain from alcohol and meat, yet on your journey, you drink and eat meat as if there was never a pause. The delicacies like hotpot you've invented, Master Xuanzang, are renowned throughout the Three Realms!"

"Also, Buddhist Disciples should maintain self-discipline, yet you've invented Mahjong and Poker Cards, which have become popular throughout the Three Realms, and you've never given up these gambling methods!"

"Finally, Buddhist Disciples shouldn't be involved with worldly affection, yet your affair with Princess Gaoyang has spread throughout the Three Realms!"

The White Mouse Demon grasped Jiang Liu's affairs quite well, pointing out these issues one by one.

In the end, she looked earnestly at Jiang Liu and said, "On your westward journey, there's no sign of you, Master Xuanzang, adhering to strict rules. Yet now, you say it's inconvenient to take me along? Master, are you making excuses to deceive me!?"

"This..." Well, I must admit, the White Mouse Demon being so eloquent was somewhat beyond Jiang Liu's expectations.

"Alright, female benefactor, then I'll speak bluntly. You want to join me on my journey west, but I indeed do not wish for that!" Since indirect rejections weren't working, Jiang Liu directly refused.

"Why!"

Upon hearing Jiang Liu's words, the White Mouse Demon asked, "Master, I would take good care of you, um, all of you along the way. Why don't you want me?"

"Yes, Master, having a female companion to serve nearby, we..."

Although Zhu Bajie's heart had long admired Jiang Liu, he couldn't help but interject here, speaking to Jiang Liu.

Of course, Zhu Bajie would wholeheartedly support keeping a beautiful female demon in the scripture-seeking team.

But before Zhu Bajie could finish his sentence, Jiang Liu shot him a glare.

Alright, with Master glaring at him like that, Zhu Bajie's words were cut off immediately, as if someone had grabbed his throat.

After stopping Zhu Bajie from speaking, Jiang Liu's gaze returned to the White Mouse Demon and said, "You are of demon origin, and I am a Buddhist disciple. On this journey to fetch scriptures, it stands to reason that I would not wish for you to accompany me, right?"

The White Mouse Demon opened her mouth, wanting to say more.

But just at that moment, a figure swiftly appeared on the horizon, flying towards them.

Simultaneously, a stern shout rang out.

"You, female demon, dared to break free from my bindings? Are you recklessly seeking to escape?"