Journey to the West: Tang Monk Conquers Everything-Chapter 785 - Peacock Princess
785: Chapter 785: Peacock Princess
785 -785: Peacock Princess
Lion Camel Ridge lay to the northwest, about 1,300 li away, where Peacock Valley sat, its mountains clear and waters a charming sight, starkly different from this side of Lion Camel Ridge.
If one were to say that this side of Lion Camel Ridge was the Mortal Purgatory, then Peacock Valley could surely be considered a Mortal Fairyland.
Being only 1,300 li apart, Peacock Valley and Lion Camel Ridge weren’t really far from each other, almost to the extent that they could be considered neighbors.
In this valley, a woman clad in a long gown, carrying a flower basket, wandered elegantly among the valley’s flora.
Following the woman were seven or eight maidens.
Some held jade basins filled with clean water, others bore teapots, and still others, towels…
The woman in the long gown, her clothes also splendidly adorned with gold threads and embedded with gemstones, strolled among the flowers, occasionally picking a few she fancied, sniffing them at her nose, then gently placing them into her basket.
Whoosh!
However, at that moment, the sound of fluttering wings suddenly echoed above, and instantly, a Hundred Spirits Bird descended from the sky.
It then landed before the elegantly robed woman, transforming into the figure of a maiden dressed as a servant.
“Greetings, Princess!” the maiden transformed from the Hundred Spirits Bird, bowed and spoke.
“Little Ling’er, why have you returned?” asked the Princess in the long gown, slightly surprised.
Immediately, as if realizing something, her eyes brightened, “Could it be that you’ve found some clues about the matter I asked you to investigate?”
“Yes, Princess!” confirmed the maiden, nodding.
Upon receiving a positive response, the Princess’s eyes lit up with joy as she hurriedly set down her flower basket.
She carefully washed her jade-like hands in the nearby jade basin then diligently dried them with a clean towel.
“Tell me, what have you found out?” asked the Princess, her movements graceful and elegant, as she dried the water off her hands.
“Reporting to the Princess, I have been flying for half a year, monitoring from high above all the monks passing by.
Today, I saw the one you described!” the maiden began, recounting in detail everything she witnessed to the Princess.
“There was a young and handsome monk sitting atop a white horse, accompanied by three disciples…” she continued, recounting everything about Jiang Liu’s Journey to the West Pilgrimage Team in great detail.
Of course, she also spoke of how Jiang Liu headed towards Lion Camel City, casually slaughtering hundreds from the Demon Clan.
“Indeed, it is Master Xuanzang who has come…” Hearing the maiden’s description, the Princess, her demeanor elegant, murmured to herself with a gleam in her eyes.
Had she really waited five whole years for Master Xuanzang to embark on his Journey to the West for Scriptures, and finally, he had arrived here?
Furthermore, from Little Ling’er’s description, had Master Xuanzang also achieved an unfathomably deep Cultivation Level?
In just five short years, he had gained such immense power?
Clearly, Master Xuanzang must have endured great hardships over these five years.
“Princess, what should we do next?” Seeing the noble woman’s demeanor, understanding how long she had waited here, one of the maidens spoke up.
“What to do?” Hearing the maiden’s words, the noble Princess was momentarily stumped and for a moment, she didn’t know how to respond.
She had only been waiting here for the arrival of Master Xuanzang, hoping each day.
But as for what to actually do upon meeting Master Xuanzang?
The noble Princess felt helpless, seemingly having never really considered this.
“Do any of you have any good suggestions?”
Having been silent for a long time, feeling her thoughts muddled, the noble Princess then turned and asked the maidens around her.
This question left the maidens looking at each other, uncertain of how to respond.
How could they presume to speak on matters concerning the Princess?
If their words were well-received, all would be well, but if not, they could potentially ruin the Princess’s plans, a consequence they could not bear.
After waiting a moment and seeing none of her maidens speak up, the noble Princess’s brows furrowed slightly, a hint of displeasure flashing in her eyes.
“Little Lingzi, you tell me, what do you think I should do?”
Without any constructive answers, the Princess immediately turned her gaze to the maiden before her and asked.
“Reporting to the Princess!”
The maiden transformed from the Hundred Spirits Bird, bowed her head slightly and after a brief silence, mustered the courage to speak, “Actually, if the Princess truly fancies Master Xuanzang, she could, could just abduct him and marry him directly!”
“What?
Abduct him and marry him directly!?” Hearing the words from the maiden before her, the noble Princess was momentarily stunned.
“After all, am I not a Princess?
Moreover, am I not a woman?
How can I possibly abduct someone myself and force a marriage with Master Xuanzang?
Do I not have any self-respect, any dignity at all?”
Although somewhat tempted, the Princess nevertheless murmured in her heart, unwilling to put Little Lingzi’s words into action.
However, since everyone around her were her own maidens, all women, the Princess did not feel too embarrassed and managed to maintain a composed and dignified appearance.
She neither showed happiness nor anger, naturally, neither endorsing nor rejecting the idea outright.
Her gaze fell on the maiden, and after pondering for a moment, she said, “Why do you think that way?
Any reasons?
Feel free to share!”
“Princess, Master Xuanzang initially made a vow to the heavens for Princess Gaoyang, which shook the Three Realms and intrigued countless female demons and even fairies…”
“I feel, as Master Xuanzang traveled westward, surely many female demons must have thrown themselves at him!”
“Yet, the Holy Monk continued on his journey here, which shows that he rejected all those female demons who threw themselves at him!”
“Therefore, I believe, if the Princess wishes to succeed, being subtle won’t work; you need to be assertive, abduct Master Xuanzang, marry him, even, even cook the uncooked rice to make it ready to eat, otherwise, Master Xuanzang will certainly not agree!”
Little Lingzi, the maiden, bowed her head, seriously analyzing the situation, and her analysis seemed quite meticulous.
“Yay?
Little Lingzi, your analysis makes sense!” Hearing her maiden’s analysis, the Princess nodded in agreement.
Indeed, although I feel embarrassed at the thought of abducting the Holy Monk to get married, which seems too shameful, it doesn’t seem like something I could do.
But, the analysis by my maiden is logical; if I don’t do this, the chances of achieving our goal are slim, right?
“Princess, should we really take action?”
These maidens, having served the Princess for many years, naturally noticed her growing interest and thus spoke up.
“Of course!
And we must act quickly before the three demons of Lion Camel Kingdom make their move.
If the Holy Monk were to be harmed by them, that would not be good!” Having made up her mind, the Princess decisively spoke, with no further hesitation.
In the meantime, the Princess and a few maidens quietly discussed how to bring Master Xuanzang over. ƒгeewёbnovel.com
After a thorough discussion and having devised a plan, the Princess and her party swiftly sprang into action.
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Jiang Liu had no way of knowing what was happening over a thousand miles away in Peacock Valley, and at this time, the Journey to the West Pilgrimage Team had just entered the Lion Camel Kingdom.
Wanting to investigate more and not just obliterate the three demons of Lion Camel Kingdom, Jiang Liu didn’t blatantly break in, but instead, entered the kingdom in disguise.
Of course, the so-called disguise was not that Jiang Liu had changed his appearance, nor had he used any transformation spells.
It was very simple, he just put a chain around his neck.
A long chain hung around Jiang Liu’s neck and on the other end, Zhu Bajie held the chain in his hand.
It appeared as though Jiang Liu had become a pet, and with that, the Journey to the West Pilgrimage Team officially entered the Lion Camel Kingdom.
In this demon creature’s kingdom, it was common practice to see humans bound by chains and led by demon creatures into the city.
Once inside Lion Camel City, it was indeed evident that this place was like a Mortal Purgatory.
All sorts of demon creatures lived in this city, which looked entirely like a realm of demons.
As for humans?
They were raised like livestock.
Even as Jiang Liu passed by a tavern, he could see dishes like human hearts, human palms, and human brains being sold inside.
Although Jiang Liu had guessed what this demon creature’s kingdom might be like, when he actually walked through it, he still found it unbelievable, and anger and killing intent surged within him like a tide.
After taking several deep breaths, Jiang Liu forcibly suppressed the rage within him.
In the original story, what was the fate of the three demons of Lion Camel Ridge?
They were taken back by several Bodhisattvas and Buddha, and that was all.
Especially the Roc Demon, Tathagata did not even scold him but coaxed him to return.
These three demons of Lion Camel Ridge ate countless people and nearly destroyed a country, yet ended up without any consequences!
For those humans, is this outcome fair?
