Chapter 63: The Master Goes to Scout the Path
The True Immortal of the Ruyi subconsciously shook his head, "No..."
"If there isn't, then this monk doesn't recognize it!" Tang Sanzang said domineeringly, "Today, this monk will draw a line for you. Either you get lost, or this monk will bury you here to fertilize the plants!"
"You... you are bullying too much!" the True Immortal of the Ruyi cried out furiously.
Tang Sanzang laughed, "Didn't you bully them just now? Now that I'm bullying you, how is it too much?"
The True Immortal of the Ruyi gritted his teeth and said, "Fine, fine, fine—monk, do you know who I am?"
Tang Sanzang shook his head, "I don't know."
The True Immortal of the Ruyi sneered, "Listen well. I am the Great Bull Demon King of West Niu Hezhou, brother to the Great Sage the Heavens Equal, the True Immortal of the Ruyi! Although my mana isn't strong, my brother, hmm hmm..."
Thinking his brother also had some fame in the universe, he brought him up, hoping to receive some face from this baldy—even if it was stolen, he should at least save him some face, right?
However...
"The Bull Demon King? Is he an enlightened bull?" Tang Sanzang asked, his eyes shining.
The True Immortal of the Ruyi furrowed his brow, thinking what kind of thought process this baldy had? Was this the main point? Shouldn't the main point be the strength of my brother?
Still, the True Immortal of the Ruyi nodded and said, "What if he is?"
Tang Sanzang laughed, "Nothing, are you ready?"
"Ready for what?"
Bang!
With a punch, Tang Sanzang didn't give the True Immortal of the Ruyi any chance to react, blasting him straight into the sky, becoming a star, and disappearing to the west.
Only a faint roar of the True Immortal of the Ruyi could be heard from the sky: "Monk, you just wait! This isn't over!"
After sending the True Immortal of the Ruyi flying with a punch, Tang Sanzang then turned towards the disciple of the True Immortal, and Ade immediately turned around and began to run.
"Too slow, this monk will send you on your way!"
Bang!
Another punch, and Ade too was sent flying.
Shangguan Ling was also a cultivator, and could clearly see that although Tang Sanzang's punch seemed fierce, he actually didn't use much strength, and the True Immortal of the Ruyi wouldn't die.
So she stepped forward, her face full of worry, and said, "Revered monk, you are merciful and compassionate, but what if, after you leave, he comes back again, I fear it will bring disaster to the people."
Tang Sanzang shook his head and said, "Don't worry, before he comes back, this monk will not leave. When he returns next time, that will be when this monk slaps him to death."
Shangguan Ling was puzzled and said, "Revered monk, if you intend to suppress him, why not resolve it once and for all? Why wait for next time?"
Tang Sanzang said meaningfully, "Because his brother is called the Bull Demon King, a big demon who has become an enlightened bull."
Shangguan Ling was even more baffled. Was this monk afraid of the Bull Demon King? If he was, he shouldn't have provoked him at all, especially waiting here for him.
And if he was not afraid, why let the True Immortal of the Ruyi go?
What she didn't know was that Tang Sanzang was waiting for the Bull Demon King, not because he was afraid, but because he was craving a taste of that good meat!
"You all keep watch here. I need to send water to my disciples. If I don't return soon, I'm afraid I'll have a bunch of grand disciples, and with a whole family in tow on the Western journey, I won't be able to handle it." Having said this, Tang Sanzang stamped his foot, soared into the air, and leaped towards the direction of the Mother-and-Child River.
Shangguan Ling, on the other hand, had two subordinates hurry to fetch water. Her thinking was conservative. No matter whether the monk truly wished to stay in the Women's Country or not, it was always good to store up more Abortive Spring Water.
On the other side, Zhu Ganglie, with tears welling up in his eyes, said, "Great Elder Brother, I could accept that my belly is bigger than yours after all, given my size.
But how come my belly is even bigger than Old Sha's? That doesn't make any sense!"
Experience tales at empire
Sha Wujing snorted and said, "Second Elder Brother, I am human, and even for humans, having twins is rare.
But you are a pig. Have you ever heard of a pig only having two piglets at a time? Judging by the size of your belly, there must be at least a dozen in there. Have you thought about what names to give them?"
Upon hearing this, Zhu Ganglie instantly broke out in a cold sweat and said with a crying tone, "I have trouble providing for myself as it is, and now you throw a dozen at me... Aren't you just trying to work me to death?"
Sun Wukong chuckled and said, "Fool, actually, this could be a good thing."
"How could this be a good thing?" Zhu Ganglie retorted, unconvinced.
Sun Wukong explained, "Think about it, you've got a bunch of kids, and you'll have to bring them along on the road, right? If Master gets hungry, your little ones might help you out for a bit."
"Ptooey! I'd rather be eaten myself before my kids. Monkey brother, don't just laugh at me. When you have your own, humph... On the road to the West, you'll probably have to perform tricks with your kids like jumping through rings of fire, breaking stones with your chest, or piercing throats with a golden spear. Now that would be a spectacle."
Sun Wukong's face also darkened...
As they were talking, Sha Wujing said, "Master is coming back."
Upon hearing this, everyone became incredibly excited, all looking up, just in time to see Tang Sanzang descending from the sky.
Bang!
With a loud noise, Tang Sanzang made a beautiful heroic landing, and then…
Crack!
The bucket exploded.
For a moment, there was silence among the group, followed by a chorus of wails, "My Abortive Spring Water! Master, couldn't you be a little lighter?"
Tang Sanzang scratched his head awkwardly and said, "Uh... well, there's still some left at the bottom of the bucket. How about you guys share that?"
No need for a reply, the fellows had already rushed over to grab it.
Luckily, the abortive function of the Abortive Spring Water doesn't require drinking much. Just three to five drops are enough to solve the problem.
So, although there was only a little bit left at the bottom, all in all, the problem was solved.
Watching his disciples' bellies gradually quiet down and start to shrink, Tang Sanzang knew they were out of trouble. His eyes gleaming, he looked towards a large city in the distance and said, "Disciples, rest here while I scout ahead and beg for alms."
Having said that, Tang Sanzang jumped onto the White Dragon Horse, patted its head, and said, "Little White, let's go!"
The White Dragon Horse said tearfully, "Master, you're riding me right after I've had an abortion?"
Tang Sanzang replied discontentedly, "I've just had an abortion myself and still managed to jump all the way back here, didn't I? Stop complaining and let's go!"
The White Dragon Horse, feeling helpless, trudged towards the city of the Women's Kingdom.
Tang Sanzang, meanwhile, dressed himself in his kasaya on the horse's back, muttering excitedly, "Ladies, your poor monk is coming to enlighten you, wahahaha…"
Tang Sanzang galloped all the way, thinking about how he should flirt with the girls he was about to meet. Would they be too shy? Would they run away because he was flirting too aggressively?
This was a problem...
Lost in thought, Tang Sanzang had already arrived at the gates of the Women's Kingdom.
At that moment, only a few old women were pushing carts into the city. Five sturdy women soldiers, clad in full armor and wielding long spears with their formidable statures, stood there, eyes gazing straight ahead.