Journey to the West: Tang Monk Conquers Everything-Chapter 529: In this world, how can one have it all, without disappointing the Tathagata or you?

The matter of the Journey to the West for Scriptures is the most concerning issue within the Buddhist Sect nowadays, and the immeasurable kalpa of the Journey to the West is the most important matter in all of the Three Realms and Six Paths at present.

Jiang Liu was very clear about this.

It was precisely because of this that Jiang Liu understood, as long as he stood on the path of the Scripture Seeking journey, he would be safe.

By the same logic, the great figures like Tathagata should be most concerned about the matter of the Scripture Seeking journey as well.

Yet today, Gaoyang, transformed from the Pearl Holding Dragon Maiden, actually asked about what would happen after the journey? This startled Jiang Liu.

This question was completely unexpected for Jiang Liu.

Jiang Liu looked at Gaoyang in astonishment, and for a moment, he did not know how to respond.

Without any reason, why would Bodhisattva Guanyin suddenly take interest in what comes after his journey for scriptures?

According to the thoughts of these high-ranking members of the Buddhist Sect, they shouldn't care about what happens after the Scripture Seeking, right?

Moreover, by then, shouldn't everything be up to them to decide?

"What's the matter? Why have you stopped talking?" Seeing Jiang Liu's silent demeanor, Gaoyang looked at him curiously and asked.

"This, I, I really don't know..."

Not understanding the reason why Bodhisattva Guanyin wanted to know the answer, Jiang Liu did not dare to answer carelessly; under Gaoyang's persistent questioning, he shook his head.

"If I want to be with you, I must leave the Buddhist Sect, but now I have already become a part of the Buddhist Sect, entangled with it in countless ways, it's not something I could sever if I wished to!"

"But likewise, if I really stay in the Western Heaven to be conferred a title, I would not be able to be with you, and this, too, I cannot accept!"

"So, regarding what comes after the Journey to the West for Scriptures, I have not thought about it, and besides, even if I did think about it, right now, in a short time, I still couldn't come to any conclusion!"

"Is that so?" Jiang Liu's response prompted the Pearl Holding Dragon Maiden to murmur to herself inwardly, beginning to ponder.

It seems, Xuanzang's answer is the logical one?

If he really didn't see himself as a disciple of the Buddhist Sect, then how would his respect for Bodhisattva Guanyin be explained?

Her current identity was Gaoyang, and during the quiet talks between this couple, would Xuanzang deceive Gaoyang? The Pearl Holding Dragon Maiden did not believe it.

Since his respect for Bodhisattva Guanyin came from the heart, naturally, he felt a sense of belonging to the Buddhist Sect.

What's more, he was raised in a temple since childhood!

But to say that Xuanzang could let go of his feelings for Gaoyang, the Pearl Holding Dragon Maiden did not believe it either.

After all, he swore to the heavens for the sake of being with Princess Gaoyang, and this was something known throughout all the realms.

If he could let go of such profound emotions, then he would be a man with a heart of stone.

So, unable to give up his identity as a Buddhist Disciple, yet equally unable to let go of his feelings for Gaoyang…

Therefore, facing this question of hers, his inability to answer seemed reasonable?

"Sigh..." From Jiang Liu's mouth came a long, melancholic sigh, and inexplicably, he was reminded of a poem, "The Sixth Dalai Lama".

Immediately after, he softly spoke the last two lines of the poem, "Once worried that deep affection would impair the monastic practice, And fear when entering retreat another city may fall; How could there be a law in the world that satisfies both, Not betraying the Tathagata, not failing thee!"

"How could there be a law in the world that satisfies both, Not betraying the Tathagata, not failing thee?" Hearing Jiang Liu's words, Gaoyang, transformed from the Pearl Holding Dragon Maiden, quivered slightly, her beautiful eyes intently gazing at Jiang Liu.

In those brief two lines of poetry, she could fully feel Jiang Liu's sincere affection for Gaoyang, and even more so, the difficult predicament he was caught in.

For some reason, the Pearl Holding Dragon Maiden felt a slight itch on her own cheek.

Reaching up, she realized that two streams of tears had slid down her face.

"Uh..." Seeing Gaoyang, transformed from the Pearl Holding Dragon Maiden, actually shedding tears, Jiang Liu was taken aback for a moment.

Was the emotional impact of the poem that powerful?

Or was the performance of the Pearl Holding Dragon Maiden already so sublimely skilled?

"Are you, are you alright?" Watching the weeping appearance of the Pearl Holding Dragon Maiden, Jiang Liu felt that he, too, must not be outdone in the acting department, so he spoke in a soft voice.

As he spoke, he also reached out his hand to gently wipe away the tear stains on her face.

"I'm fine..." Her eyes shimmering with light, Gaoyang's voice also softened as she looked at the figure before her.

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Although the Pearl Holding Dragon Maiden knew that Jiang Liu's poem was not meant for her, and that his affections were not directed at her, still staring at Jiang Liu's incomparably handsome features, she felt her heart racing and emotions flaring.

"Jiang Liu, it's getting late, and I am tired, let's rest soon!" Yawning, Gaoyang suddenly spoke.

Sitting on the bed, Gaoyang lifted a corner of the quilt while speaking, signaling Jiang Liu to come to bed.

"Uh..."

Just when they were competing in acting skills, harboring their own ulterior motives, suddenly he was asked to get into bed? This turn of events was too abrupt and caught him off guard.

Looking at the corner of the blanket that Gaoyang had lifted, Jiang Liu hesitated. He thought about going over, but then again, he didn't want to.

Whether he actually wanted to go over was something he seemed unable to clarify for himself.

After a brief moment of silence, Jiang Liu took a deep breath, stood up from the stool next to him, and walked to the edge of the bed.

Watching Jiang Liu step by step approach the bed, Gaoyang felt her cheeks getting hotter, and her breathing became more and more rapid.

Although she forced herself to calm down, her hands were clutching the blanket tightly.

Jiang Liu reached out his hand, grabbed the corner of the blanket, then gently covered it back up, saying softly, "Well, I rarely sleep at night; I mostly spend it in cultivation. You're tired, go to sleep quickly, I'll watch over you here!"

As the words fell, Jiang Liu turned around, went to a spot on the floor, laid out a mat, took off his Tiger Charge Boots, sat down cross-legged, closed his eyes, and quietly practiced the cultivation techniques of the Green Lotus Taoist Scripture.

System Notification: Gained Experience Points 120.

System Notification: Gained Experience Points 120.

System Notification: Gained Experience Points 120.

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As he entered meditation, the system notifications about gaining experience points kept coming. With a calm expression, it seemed Jiang Liu had completely immersed himself in cultivation.

On the bed, Gaoyang was shocked as she looked at Jiang Liu sitting cross-legged next to her.

Apparently, she hadn't expected that at such a critical moment, Jiang Liu would actually cover her with the blanket and sit down to cultivate by himself?

Was her charm not enough? But no, that wasn't right! Wasn't there an emotional connection between him and Gaoyang?

Alone with a man in a room, why did he do this?

The flush on her face faded.

However, the rapid breathing of the Pearl Holding Dragon Maiden did not slow down, but the meaning behind it was now completely different.

Her fast breathing at the beginning was due to nervousness, but now, it was out of anger and unwillingness!

The task given to her by Bodhisattva Guanyin was just to find out whether Jiang Liu's heart truly leaned toward the Buddhist Sect, but after talking tonight and her heart being moved, she wanted to spend a passionate night with him.

She was even willing to go under the name of Princess Gaoyang, without expecting him to take responsibility for her.

But he actually rejected her!?

Hmph!

With an inward snort of anger, Gaoyang turned over, lifted her cup, and covered herself with it.

Jiang Liu was still, with calm and steady breathing, as if his heart was undisturbed.

But whether his heart was truly as calm as he appeared, only Jiang Liu himself knew.

A silent night passed, with Jiang Liu spending the entire night in seated meditation, earning quite a lot of experience points over the seven to eight hours.

However, Gaoyang spent the whole night tossing and turning in bed, unable to sleep until much later.

The next morning, as daylight brightened the sky, Jiang Liu opened his eyes and looked at Gaoyang, who had been rolling around in bed for most of the night before finally falling asleep, and he shook his head secretly.

Then, he tiptoed out of the room, heading out to prepare breakfast.

"Master, you're up early!"

While Jiang Liu was busy boiling porridge, steaming buns, and frying dough sticks, Zhu Bajie and the others gradually got up and started their morning routines. However, seeing that Jiang Liu had been up for a while, Zhu Bajie asked with a hint of surprise.

Not just Zhu Bajie, even Sha Wujing next to him was giving Jiang Liu a curious look, and the two disciples exchanged glances.

In contrast, Sun Wukong looked completely clueless.

"Hey, what's with those looks? What are you thinking?" Seeing the odd expressions on Zhu Bajie and Sha Wujing, Jiang Liu's face darkened, and he asked with annoyance.

"Nothing, Master, we're not thinking anything!" Sha Wujing was the first to own up, his face turning serious as he shook his head.

"Yes, yes, Master, we weren't thinking anything!" Following Sha Wujing's response, Zhu Bajie quickly nodded in agreement.

However, no sooner had he spoken than Zhu Bajie hesitated for a moment before adding, "But, Master, you and Princess Gaoyang finally met last night; could it be that nothing happened?"

"Do you think something should have happened?" Jiang Liu's gaze was dangerous as he stared at Zhu Bajie.

"Nothing, Master, today's breakfast looks quite abundant! Thank you, Master!" Zhu Bajie quickly shook his head, switching the topic to the breakfast at hand.

"Alright, let's eat!" Zhu Bajie didn't want to talk about the subject, and Jiang Liu certainly didn't want to press on it either, so he gestured for them to begin.

The disciples sat down one after another, silently sipping their porridge and eating their buns and dough sticks.

Yet, Zhu Bajie couldn't help muttering to himself, "Is it true? They say absence makes the heart grow fonder, but could it be the Master really did nothing?"

It was at this moment that a yawn suddenly broke the silence.

Immediately after, Gaoyang, transformed from the Pearl Holding Dragon Lady and sporting dark circles under her eyes, walked out. It was clear that she hadn't slept well the night before.