Journey to the West: Tang Monk Conquers Everything-Chapter 590: Tang Monk Who Gets Captured Willingly

"Wukong, how is it? Did you gather any news?"

Within the Royal Palace of Zhuzi Country, Jiang Liu was silently cultivating the Green Lotus Taoist Scripture, and when he saw Sun Wukong returning, he spoke.

Since it was about killing Guanyin's mount to collect some interest, Zhu Bajie and Sha Wujing were also keenly interested and gathered around.

"Master, I have found out the whereabouts of the Empress of Jinsheng Palace, but, but..." Hearing Jiang Liu's question, Sun Wukong nodded.

However, when it came to the matter of Qilin Mountain, Sun Wukong's face looked rather strange, and he seemed unsure how to continue.

"But what?" Seeing Sun Wukong hesitating to speak, Jiang Liu asked in surprise.

Sun Wukong's personality was always straightforward, so such a hesitant demeanor was rare to see.

"Master, you truly are incredible! I, Old Sun, am completely convinced!" Instead of immediately discussing what happened at Qilin Mountain, Sun Wukong first praised Jiang Liu.

"Has Bajie possessed this guy?" Seeing Sun Wukong praising him first, Jiang Liu silently complained in his heart.

However, since Sun Wukong had already praised him for being incredible, it would look bad if he manifested ignorance.

Thus, with a quick thought, Jiang Liu nodded slightly and said, "Indeed, Wukong, I didn't expect you to see through it, seems like you've progressed too!"

"Monkey Brother, Master, what exactly are you two discussing? What's the deal with the Empress of Jinsheng Palace? Stop talking in riddles!" Hearing this, Zhu Bajie couldn't help but intervene and asked.

"Alright, Wukong, explain to Bajie!" Even though Jiang Liu himself was clueless, he maintained a facade of having insights and mastery over everything, and then he turned to Sun Wukong at his side and said.

"Bajie, do you still remember what Master told you a few days ago? 'A licking dog will not end well!'" Sun Wukong turned his head, his gaze landing on Zhu Bajie, and asked.

"I remember, about flirting, I recall every word Master said every night, turning them over in my mind several times!" Zhu Bajie nodded and responded.

"Today, I encountered Saitaisui at Qilin Mountain, who is Guanyin's mount, Golden Hair Lion. It turns out he is the 'licking dog' Master spoke of..."

Sun Wukong began, explaining all that he had witnessed at Qilin Mountain to Zhu Bajie in great detail.

"Indeed, the actions of this Saitaisui really match what Master described about licking dogs…" Hearing Sun Wukong's words and understanding what had happened at Qilin Mountain, Zhu Bajie nodded and said.

"A licking dog will not end well; Master knew Golden Hair Lion was a licking dog, which is why he said those words. Well, as Guanyin's mount, he indeed deserved to die!"

By this time, Zhu Bajie had fully understood why Sun Wukong had first praised the Master, and he nodded emphatically.

As they spoke, Zhu Bajie turned his head, his gaze falling on Jiang Liu: "Master, you really are incredible at predicting events! Everything turned out just as you expected! I, Old Pig, am truly impressed beyond measure!"

"Monkey Brother, didn't I tell you before? We just need to listen to Master's words, the title of Holmes couldn't be more genuine!" After speaking, Zhu Bajie turned his head and addressed Sun Wukong beside him.

The meaning of the words was clear, evidently referring to a previous instance when Master proposed to wait and see, but Sun Wukong had objections.

"Hm, Bajie, you really do have a point!" Today, Sun Wukong didn't quarrel with Zhu Bajie as usual, and instead seriously nodded and spoke.

"Master, Big Brother and Second Brother are right! You really are amazingly perceptive!" At this time, Sha Wujing also joined the conversation to express his stance.

"Hm, not bad, all of you are doing well!" Jiang Liu, appearing deep and inscrutable, nodded slightly, looking quite pleased.

Still, he couldn't help feeling a bit bemused inside, wondering how things had turned out this way.

The power of imagination is so strong? Their self-solving attitude made it even harder to contradict.

Although his disciples suddenly showed such great admiration, which left Jiang Liu somewhat bemused and amused, in reality, this was just a minor episode for him.

The detail was not worth mentioning; what truly concerned Jiang Liu was that the original plotline indeed had not changed.

The one who had abducted the Empress of Jinsheng Palace, Saitaisui, was indeed Guanyin's mount, Golden Hair Lion. That was enough.

Indeed, other trials might go wrong because he set off nearly ten years earlier, but the trials arranged by the Immortals and Buddhas in the original script generally remained unchanged.

However, having confirmed Saitaisui's identity, Jiang Liu was very surprised inside.

A licking dog-like Saitaisui? In the original story, he wasn't like this at all!

In the original story, Saitaisui, after capturing the Empress of Jinsheng Palace, almost resorted to force.

However, it seemed that the original story remembered an old immortal who gave the Empress of Jinsheng Palace some Immortal Garment, a precious item with thorns, which prevented Saitaisui from violating her.

But now, Saitaisui was actually obedient to the Empress of Jinsheng Palace? This seemed somewhat inconsistent with the original story.

Even if he acquired an Immortal Garment, Saitaisui couldn't possibly turn into a sycophant, could he?

Although this ordeal of Saitaisui was very similar to what I remembered, with Guanyin's Golden Hair Lion coming to test him, there seemed to be some discrepancies.

"By the way, Wukong, what do you think Saitaisui's cultivation level might be? Can you feel it?" After a moment of silence, Jiang Liu raised his hand to stop his three disciples from flattering him and asked.

"Cultivation level?"

Hearing Jiang Liu's words, Sun Wukong pondered for a moment and then replied, "I haven't fought with him directly, so I'm not deeply aware of his exact cultivation level, but based on the aura, he should just have entered the level of Taiyi True Immortal!"

"Taiyi True Immortal, huh? So, should that be between level 71 and 74?" Hearing Sun Wukong's words, a thought flickered through Jiang Liu's mind.

Indeed, only at those levels would Sun Wukong describe him as just having entered the level of a Taiyi True Immortal.

I myself have reached level 69, so regarding levels, Saitaisui's strength shouldn't be too much stronger than mine.

Moreover, even if his cultivation level is significantly higher than mine, he still shouldn't dare to harm me.

"Wukong, the information you gathered is indeed excellent, but there are some things that aren't clear. Let me go and see for myself next!" After another moment of silence, Jiang Liu spoke up, suggesting his own idea.

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Wukong had made a trip and gathered only two pieces of information.

First, it was indeed the Golden Hair Lion, and second, the Golden Hair Lion's attitude was different from the original, especially towards the Empress of Jinsheng Palace.

An Epic Level quest, 200 million Experience Points, and an Epic Level Treasure Chest — Jiang Liu naturally needed to be cautious.

So, after much thought, Jiang Liu felt it was better to investigate personally to see where the difficulty of this quest really lied.

As for my own safety? Facing an opponent just over level 71, I, at level 69, believe I have a decent ability to protect myself.

Besides, even if there truly is a risk to my life, flashing my identity as Xuanzang should deter the Golden Hair Lion from laying a hand on me, shouldn't it?

"Ah? Master? You're going to gather information? Isn't that too dangerous..."

Hearing Jiang Liu's words about going personally, and that he meant to go alone, Zhu Bajie said worriedly.

"Exactly, Master, let me, Old Sun, accompany you!" Recalling his previous negligence that caused Xiaobai to die once, Sun Wukong also became worried.

"Big Brother, Second Brother, I think if Master goes, the one in danger should be that Golden Hair Lion..." However, it was at this moment that Sha Wujing suddenly spoke up subtly.

"Uh, there is some truth in what Junior Brother Sha says!" Thinking of the Master's myriad of tactics, Zhu Bajie contemplated and then nodded in agreement.

"Hmm, from the cultivation level alone, Master doesn't seem very far from the level of Taiyi True Immortal!" Sun Wukong also nodded, feeling a bit more reassured.

"Well done, Wujing, insightful!" Jiang Liu gave Sha Wujing a thumbs up, praising him.

No matter how many good words Zhu Bajie said, they couldn't compare to this one sentence from Sha Wujing — that was truly a compliment meant for me.

Sha Wujing usually didn't talk much, but when he did, his words always carried weight.

After clearing up everything with his disciples, Jiang Liu spent another night at the Royal Palace, then disguised himself and headed towards Qilin Mountain at dusk the next day.

The Buddha's Robe, Golden Haze Crown, and other equipment were obviously not ordinary, so Jiang Liu packed all of them away and wore two pieces of Low-Level Dharma Treasure instead.

As Jiang Liu approached Qilin Mountain, the day gradually darkened, and indeed, two Demon Soldiers jumped out and blocked his way.

They then captured Jiang Liu and took him to the Demon Cave.

Jiang Liu naturally didn't rush to resist, and followed them straight into the Demon Cave.

"Great King, we caught a Monk at the foot of the mountain. Should we starve him for a few days, clean him up, and then slice him up to eat?" Bringing Jiang Liu in front of the Golden Hair Lion like offering a treasure, the two Demon Soldiers spoke up.

"What a tender and pale Little Monk!"

Looking at Jiang Liu's youthful and handsome appearance, the Golden Hair Lion licked his lips, his eyes flickering with a covetous gleam as he spoke.

It seemed that it had been almost half a year since I arrived in this Mortal World as a Demon. Haven't I tasted human flesh yet?

Perhaps it might be worth a try?