novelraw Chapter 641 530: What's So Good About Love and Romance?
Chapter 641 530: What's So Good About Love and Romance?
"Master, don't you know my Elder Sun's skills? How can a few old demons handle me?"
Although Sun Wukong was defeated, he couldn't admit it verbally. Never mind whether I succeeded or not, just say that I came back safely!
Zhu Bajie understood clearly.
"You monkey must have been unable to beat that demon and ran back yourself, right?"
Of course, Sun Wukong couldn't admit defeat. His eyes rolled as he said, "I could handle one-on-one, but unfortunately that demon has three. No matter how strong I am, two fists can't fight six hands."
"Next time, if I bring Bajie along, we'll definitely be able to handle that demon!"
Although he said so, Sun Wukong also knew that Bajie was just useless, adding only to the chaos.
The woman who hadn't spoken all this time then spoke.
"Elder Sun's ability to fight those demons without being defeated is already impressive; it's indeed challenging to take on three at once."
Sun Wukong was immediately overjoyed upon hearing this. If you can speak so well, please say more.
"That Green Lion and White Elephant are all demons with great divine power, and then there's that Roc..."
The four disciples waited for the continuation, but after a long wait, nothing more was said.
Sun Wukong grew impatient.
"Female benefactor, do you have any magic skill for subduing demons? Please tell this Elder Sun, and I will surely remember your kindness."
The woman didn't look at Sun Wukong but rather at Xuanzang and said, "Saint Monk, is it truly necessary to go? If you stay and become my husband, you won't have to face those demons anymore."
Sun Wukong: ...
Zhu Bajie: ...
Sha Wujing: ...
Well, you're offering food and clothes, turned out you fancy our master's body.
Xuanzang was only slightly surprised and then said, "I am determined to seek scriptures in the West and bring them back to the East Earth to save all beings, and I have no other thoughts beyond that."
Although he had a good impression of this female benefactor discussing Buddhist sermons with him, he would not pursue it further.
The woman smiled bitterly but did not persist, instead offering the key to solve the puzzle.
"It is said that in ancient times there were three clans, namely, dragons, phoenixes, and qilin. Dragons were the water clan leaders of the scale armor, phoenixes the leader of feathered creatures, and qilin the leader for beastly creatures. The phoenix laid two eggs, they are the Peacock and Roc."
"The Roc is that cave's Great King, and the Peacock is the Peacock Great Bright King Bodhisattva of Lingshan."
Sun Wukong, upon hearing this, immediately knew what was going on. He said, "Look after the master for me," then rode his Somersault Cloud away.
The woman wasn't bothered by Sun Wukong's departure but said to Xuanzang, "In that case, let the Saint Monk rest for a while. It is not too late to set off after subduing that demon."
Xuanzang nodded in agreement, yet the atmosphere was somewhat weird because the woman just sat in front of him staring straight at him.
Zhu Bajie was terribly jealous to the side, thinking that the look in the eyes of this beautiful female Bodhisattva was almost dripping!
Alas! First, there were those interested in the Monkey and Sha Wujing, and now there's someone interested in the master, but why is no one paying attention to someone as outstanding as me?
...
Shituo Country wasn't far from Lingshan. A few somersaults from Sun Wukong took him to the front of Lingshan to see Tathagata.
At that time, Old Li was teaching as usual. Sun Wukong's arrival wasn't unexpected; if anything, it indicated it wasn't a serious matter.
Once Sun Wukong explained, Manjusri and Puxian were instantly astonished.
Oh dear, how did my mounts run off?
Sun Wukong: I choose to ignore your performance.
Green Lion and White Elephant had been found, but what about that Roc?
The Roc's abilities weren't particularly strong, but it was fast; however, the key point was, it was said to be Buddha's brother-in-law.
Old Li waited for a moment. Seeing no one responding, he knew what was going on and could only say, "Then go and ask Peacock Great Bright King Bodhisattva. Miaoshan Bodhisattva, you go for a visit."
Lady Yin, dressed in white plain silk standing beside Old Li, saluted and transformed into a white light disappearing.
Everyone knew that Kong Xuan had an arrogant temperament, so sending Lady Yin was a suitable choice.
Soon, the Five-Colored Divine Light shone, and Kong Xuan, with a style differentiating from ordinary Bodhisattvas, appeared and performed a Buddhist salute to Old Li without speaking a word.
Sun Wukong was meeting the Peacock Great Bright King Bodhisattva for the first time, whose arrogant demeanor and presence seemed to imply everyone present was trash.
The Monkey used to consider himself wildly arrogant but simply embodied it in words and actions. Now, Kong Xuan just stood there, showing Monkey what true inherent arrogance meant.
Even without any verbal exchange, you understood that the other party looked down upon you, and it was genuine contempt from within.
A bit unbelievable, the Monkey pondered how anyone could be so proud?
Now that everyone was present, technically, Manjusri and Puxian weren't needed, Kong Xuan alone could manage it. Manjusri and Puxian were accompanying purely for the safety of their mounts, avoiding any embarrassment if they were badly hurt.
The four set out, Sun Wukong leading the way with the cold-faced Kong Xuan behind him, followed by Manjusri and Puxian at last.
It wasn't that Manjusri and Puxian were distancing Kong Xuan; it was truly the intimidating air of unapproachability around her.
Arriving at Shituo Ridge, with Kong Xuan's cultivation, a glance from her phoenix eyes was enough to understand the situation. Her younger brother deserved a lesson.
Previously reckless and now still failing to behave.
Sun Wukong didn't know why, but instinctively he felt a bit wary of this Peacock Great Bright King Bodhisattva. When those phoenix eyes glanced over, his head felt chilly.
"I'll challenge them!"
"No need."
With these two words from Kong Xuan, she directly took action. Extending a hand to form a phoenix claw-shaped dharma form, she struck Shituo Ridge with one claw.
The eight-hundred-mile Shituo Ridge suddenly crumbled, and the Mirage Pearl illusion laid by the Roc broke instantly.
Sun Wukong and the two Bodhisattvas watched with eyelids twitching.
This Bodhisattva is excessively violent.
The dust flew as the phoenix claw dharma form was retracted, revealing three figures inside, precisely the Green Lion, White Elephant, and Roc.
The three trembled at the sight of Kong Xuan, especially the Roc.
We were having a fair contest; why did you call my sister? Isn't that a sore loser?
Manjusri and Puxian quickly stepped forward to retrieve the Green Lion and White Elephant, fearing Kong Xuan might squash them in a fit of anger.
The Green Lion and White Elephant, trembling, morphed back to their forms and returned to their respective masters, walking awkwardly as if they'd dare not venture out to play again.
"Roc!"
The Roc trembled and knelt upright.
"Sister, there's a misunderstanding here..."
The phoenix claw folds, and a scream from the Roc is heard within.
"I'll take Roc back for severe punishment."
Finished speaking, the Five-Colored Light scattered, and Kong Xuan's figure had disappeared. Although many Puxian exchanged glances and said, "Wukong, go join your master."
Kong Xuan hadn't actually gone far; she stood at a distance with a scraggly bird in hand while the woman who had previously confessed to Xuanzang stood behind her.
The woman was the Peacock Princess Kong Ci, and with the Peacock Clan Chief Kong Xuan joining the Western Spirit Mountain, naturally, the Peacock Clan joined too. Perhaps coincidentally, or maybe fated, the Peacock Princess coincidentally fell in love with Jin Can Zi, the Tathagata's second disciple.
And so, the previous scene unfolded.
Kong Xuan cared deeply for her fellow clan descendant, but she had no advice regarding emotional matters.
"What's good about love and romance? You should focus on your cultivation instead."
Kong Ci bowed respectfully in agreement, though her expression was somewhat nuanced.
Clan Chief, rumors of your relations have spread all over Lingshan, even with the help of your dear brother's actions.
Now you tell me what's good about love and romance?
So I ask you, what's good about love and romance?