Journey to the West: Tang Monk Conquers Everything

At first, Jiang Liu was quite surprised that the soldiers of the capital city had no intention of capturing him.

Now, after inquiring about the three State Preceptors in the original work, the response he received was actually that the Chechi Kingdom didn't have State Preceptors at all.

Jiang Liu came to understand, it must be because he had set out on his Journey to the West ahead of schedule.

Journey to the West is a grand scheme, and if the challenges, the eighty-one tribulations within it, were prearranged by the Immortal Gods in heaven, then there would be no changes, such as the Gold Horn King and the Silver Horn King, or the test of the Four Saints' Zen hearts.

But if the original work had not laid out these details, then the situation could change due to his premature departure on the Journey to the West.

Just like Gao Cuilan from Gao Family Village, when he saw her, she was still just a little girl.

And now, have the three State Preceptors that were supposed to be in the Chechi Kingdom not yet become so because he started the Journey to the West for Scriptures too early?

"What's wrong? Master? Is there something amiss!?" While Jiang Liu was pondering to himself, the two Guardian Generals at the gate of the capital were looking at him strangely.

Obviously, without any reason, this master was mentioning three State Preceptors of their country?

Does Chechi Kingdom have three State Preceptors? Why don't I know about this!?

"Oh, it's nothing, I just misspoke earlier, thanks, young man!" Jiang Liu shook his head and replied when he heard the guard's questioning.

As they spoke, Jiang Liu and Sun Wukong's party entered the Chechi Kingdom's capital city and after asking for directions, they headed straight to the Royal Palace.

Since the three State Preceptors hadn't appeared yet, naturally, there was no issue of capturing monks in the Chechi Kingdom, but Jiang Liu didn't feel happy about it at all.

If these events didn't happen, then wouldn't he have no quests to trigger in the Chechi Kingdom?

"Sigh..." Thinking of this, Jiang Liu couldn't help but let out a long sigh.

On the way, they quickly arrived at the entrance to the Royal Palace.

After being announced by the guards, Jiang Liu and his companions were successfully admitted to the Royal Palace and had an audience with the King.

Without the interference of the three State Preceptors, the King of Chechi Kingdom was quite enthusiastic about Jiang Liu and his companions. He hosted a banquet for them, and during the feast, they discussed the customs of the Great Tang, resulting in a harmonious gathering.

In the end, the King readily provided Jiang Liu with a Travel Permit Plaque.

With the Travel Permit Plaque in hand, after staying a night at the Royal Palace, Jiang Liu and his companions left the Royal City the next day.

Looking back at the Capital City of the Chechi Kingdom, he couldn't help but let out a long sigh.

It all went too smoothly; he didn't see even a glimpse of the splendid battle with the Three Demons of Chechi Kingdom that was supposed to happen in the original work. It felt so effortless it made one want to cry.

"Master, why do you sigh? Wasn't the King quite straightforward?" Hearing Jiang Liu's low sigh, Zhu Bajie looked at him strangely and asked.

"It's exactly because everything went too smoothly, too straightforwardly, that I'm sighing," Jiang Liu thought to himself, casting a glance at Zhu Bajie.

Naturally, these thoughts were just muttered internally, and he wouldn't actually say them out loud.

After leaving the Capital City and continuing their Journey to the West, they moved at a leisurely pace. About three to five days later, the sky had already darkened.

At this time, although the snow had melted, the weather was still very cold, and in November, it got dark especially early.

In three to five days' time, Jiang Liu had already traveled more than a hundred miles away from the Royal City of Chechi Kingdom.

"Disciples, the sky is gradually darkening. Let's rest for now!" Seeing the fading light, around five in the afternoon, Jiang Liu spoke.

"Alright, Master, my ears are so cold they're red!" Zhu Bajie responded first upon hearing this.

Naturally, Sun Wukong and the others had no objections.

However, just as Jiang Liu was about to take out the Exquisite Immortal Mansion, he suddenly seemed to hear voices among the howling wind.

"Wukong, do you hear anything?" Jiang Liu spoke up and asked Sun Wukong.

Upon hearing this, Sun Wukong listened intently for a moment, then nodded, leaped up, and ran out.

In a short while, Sun Wukong returned, carrying a person.

Sun Wukong, not much taller than a child at barely four feet tall, was holding a person in his hand, which made for a very odd sight.

Jiang Liu's gaze fell on the person in Sun Wukong's hands, and he frowned deeply.

It turned out to be a young boy of about fifteen or sixteen years old, seemingly of the same age as Jiang Liu. He was dressed in a Taoist robe, but it was stained with blood, and he looked feeble.

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More importantly, the young man's arms were completely severed at the roots, and even the bones of his knees had been shattered.

"Hiss, how ruthless!" Jiang Liu couldn't help but inhale sharply at the sight of the young little priest.

With his arms chopped off and his knee bones smashed, and just left in the icy wilderness as night fell, even if he wasn't devoured by venomous insects and wild beasts at night, it was certain that he would freeze to death.

Seeing the condition of the young priest, his health bar also only had about 20% left. Jiang Liu immediately took action, casting a Guanyin Mantra on him, followed by the Hand of Healing skill.

The two skills could restore 45% of life value. After these skills were applied, the young priest's leg injuries recovered quite a bit, and the wounds from his severed arms had healed.

Although he still seemed weak, it was clear that there was no longer any danger to his life.

Without delay, Jiang Liu threw out the Exquisite Immortal Mansion and brought the young priest into it.

"What are you doing? I won't frown regardless of whether you kill or flay me!"

However, although Jiang Liu had saved him, the young priest did not seem grateful. On the contrary, he was filled with a hateful expression and angrily glared at Jiang Liu as he shouted.

"Hmph, such ingratitude! Master, in my opinion, we should just throw this guy out and let him freeze to death!" Zhu Bajie couldn't bear it any longer upon hearing the young priest's words, ranting furiously.

"Master, I also think Bajie's words make sense. This guy deserves to die!" Even Sun Wukong nodded in agreement, his eyes betraying his irritation with the young priest.

"Master, Big Brother and Second Brother are right!" Sha Wujing also chimed in, making his stance clear.

"Enough, you three, say less!"

Although Jiang Liu was also upset, he found the young priest's reaction even stranger. Without any reason, why was he so hostile towards his savior?

After taking a deep breath, Jiang Liu's gaze fell upon the priest and he said, "This Taoist friend, I am a monk from the Great Tang in the Eastern Land, just passing by on my way to the Western Heaven to worship Buddha and seek scriptures. I heard your cries for help and rescued you. We're strangers without any past grievances, so why do you harbor such hostility towards me?"

"You, you're a monk from the Great Tang in the Eastern Land? Not a local monk?" The Taoist looked shocked, the hostility and hatred on his face receded quite a bit.

"Indeed, it is so!" Jiang Liu nodded and said.

"Then, do you have any proof of this?"

While the hostility and hatred on the Taoist's face had faded, skepticism still lingered as he eyed Jiang Liu and questioned him.

"Well, I don't see why I need to prove it to you!" Although Jiang Liu could prove his identity with the Travel Permit Plaque, he frowned and spoke.

Yes, why should he prove anything after saving him? The priest didn't appreciate the help, held onto his hostility, and now, he needed proof?

If the priest disliked the situation, he could just leave the Exquisite Immortal Mansion now!

Jiang Liu's words silenced the young priest, who showed no sign of responding.

Despite his irritation, Jiang Liu sighed inwardly when he saw the young priest hanging his head in silence, emitting a sad aura. Naturally, he felt some sympathy in his heart.

"Alright, just stay here and take care," he said, without intention to add more, and of course, without any intention to drive the priest away.

Whether to stay or leave was up to the priest. Jiang Liu shook his head and turned to prepare the food.

"Master, let me help! It's so cold in this snowy weather. Master, let's have hot pot tonight!" Seeing Jiang Liu getting ready to cook, Zhu Bajie surprisingly showed a willingness to help.

"Hot pot? Good idea, it's indeed the best thing to have in this weather!" Jiang Liu thought for a moment and nodded in response to Zhu Bajie's suggestion.

In the midst of their conversation, Jiang Liu began the preparations, and of course, the Eight Trigrams Hot-Clear Pot was set up.

Even the White Dragon Horse was called in, and together with the master and disciples, they sat down at the table, along with the injured young priest.

Jiang Liu waved his hand and cast another Guanyin Mantra on the youth, which brought his injuries to a mostly recovered state.

Sitting in front of the Hot-Clear Pot, the young priest's nose slightly twitched.

The aroma of the hot pot mixed with the spiciness of the chili was mouthwatering.

"Delicious, so delicious!" After picking up their chopsticks, Sun Wukong and the others ate heartily, filling the air with warmth and excitement.

But the young priest's face grew increasingly sullen. Find adventures on My Virtual Library Empire

With both arms severed, he could only sit in front of the hot pot and watch, parched.

Were these monks too cruel?

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