Chapter 57 (Second Update) "Looking so sweet and fresh..."

On the way, Sanzang noticed that Bao'e was looking around from time to time and said, "Wumiao, it's cold and the road is slippery. Don't be distracted while walking."

Bao'e said, "Master, if I walk with my mind distracted like this, at most I'll fall and only I'll be hurt. But if I concentrate on walking, I'm afraid it will cause trouble. You're so worried that all you do is chant scriptures and pray to Buddha, not knowing what to do."

Tripitaka asked, puzzled: "What does this mean?"

Bao'e remained silent, her eyes still darting left and right, looking around.

The group went straight to the riverbank and found that the entire Tongtian River was frozen over, the river and lake were flat, and people were walking around.

Sanzang dared not delay the important matter of obtaining the scriptures, but he had one worry: "Wukong, where are those demons? If they have left, I'm afraid they will cause trouble again."

The pilgrim laughed and said, "Master, don't worry. Those demons are in this river. I'll walk on this ice and search for them until I find their lair and teach them a lesson they won't be able to do anything again!"

Just as Sanzang had settled his mind and returned to the divine, he insisted on leaving.

The old man of the Chen family tried to persuade them to stay, but to no avail. He prepared some dry food and gave it to the four of them, along with the new clothes he had made for the master and his disciples. He thanked them repeatedly before letting them leave.

The four of them wrapped straw around the horse's hooves and stepped onto the icy river.

The river was eight hundred miles wide, and fearing that the ice would melt, the master and his disciples dared not close their eyes and traveled westward day and night.

They traveled for a day and a night, and halfway there, they suddenly heard a splashing sound coming from under the ice, which almost startled the white dragon horse.

The elder was also flustered and trembling, and he pulled hard on the reins, saying, "Disciples, what is that noise?"

Before he could get a response, the ice suddenly cracked, and Sun Wukong jumped into the air in a panic, while the other three fell into the water.

Bao'e was terrified; her whole body was frozen stiff, and she flailed her arms wildly in the water.

In a daze, she saw the Great King of Inspiration appear out of nowhere, grab Sanzang, and turn to return to the Water Palace.

She thought to herself: I heard the old man from the Chen family say that the Great King of Inspiration can bring wind and rain. Could this heavy snow also be caused by that demon?

She turned around abruptly and started swimming towards the water.

Suddenly, Cang Shuo transformed into a mermaid, swam over, grabbed her, turned and swam underwater, taking her to his cave.

Bao'e panicked and said, "Brother, I'm a useless monster. Eating me won't do you any good. Let me go."

Unfortunately, this demon seemed unable to understand human speech, and kept a gloomy face, instructing a group of lesser demons to fetch food.

The demons prepared a table of fried chicken, duck, fish and meat, as well as rabbit meat, musk deer meat, meat pies, and fragrant wine.

After the demons left, Cang Shuo watched her without moving, waiting for her to eat.

Bao'e would never dare to touch meat.

She said, "Brother, I don't eat meat, so please bring some vegetables."

The mermaid didn't move, just stared at her silently.

Just then, a little demon came to deliver a message, saying that the king had asked Cang Shuo to go to the water palace to discuss something.

This little demon couldn't stand that the mermaid had become the king's apprentice as soon as he arrived, so he spoke disrespectfully to him and even secretly used a fork to stab his tail.

Unexpectedly, the mermaid suddenly became ruthless, slashing down with her sword and chopping the little demon into pieces, blood spurting out.

Startled, Bao'e quickly picked up her chopsticks and said, "Actually, we can eat it. We don't eat meat, but we can eat grass. No problem, no problem! Brother, don't resort to violence."

After saying that, she picked up a few pieces of stir-fried water plants with clear oil and put them in her mouth.

After taking a few bites, she couldn't help but shed tears: "Poor white dragon horse, it was originally a prince, but now it eats grass every day. I didn't realize how bitter it was before, but now that I've tasted it, I know how hard it is to swallow. Bitter, bitter! I'll make sure that monk doesn't scold you anymore."

This time, the mermaid understood.

He held her face in his hands, wiped away her tears, and then ordered someone to prepare a vegetarian meal, which consisted of stir-fried yam, taro, green beans, and cabbage, as well as shortbread, rice, and sugar cakes. Persimmons, sweet dates, kumquats, and chestnuts were also prepared.

This fool had been starving for two days, and now, disregarding everything else, he ate his fill of vegetarian food.

After finishing her meal, she wiped her mouth clean, dragging her rake, and said, "Good brother, I've been walking on the ice these past two days, rushing as fast as I could, and only eating dry rations when I was hungry. This is the first time I've ever had such a full meal. I'm full, thank you, thank you, no need to see me off."

As she spoke, she began to swim upstream.

But the mermaid grabbed her.

He patiently straightened her collar, carefully smoothing out the wrinkles.

Bao'e looked at him and saw his focused expression, which made her feel a little itchy inside.

Unable to suppress her craving, she suddenly poked his lips with her hand and babbled, "Brother, people often say that mermaids spit out pearls. Could it be that you've choked on a mermaid pearl and can't speak?"

The mermaid suddenly opened its mouth and gently bit her finger.

"Your lips feel cold to the touch, but they're warm inside." As she spoke, she pushed her tongue in, which met his tongue and began to swirl around like wind stirring clouds.

This merman is strange; he didn't stop her.

When he felt her hand roll over, his tongue went numb and his saliva kept overflowing. So he bit her hand and used his tongue to lick her fingertips.

He used a slow, deliberate licking motion, as if there were barbs on his tongue, which made Bao'e's entire arm go numb.

Her eyes darted left and right, stubbornly refusing to look at him.

She said, "Brother, stop licking. I have now restrained my worldly desires and am no longer the same as before."

The mermaid was unaware of the danger and began to suck and lick, from her fingertips to her palms, all the way to her wrist.

Good Bao'e, she's really fickle. Seeing his lustful expression, she soon embraced him and led him to kiss her lips.

Although this mermaid did not speak, she possessed some skills.

He held her in his arms, biting her lips, slowly sucking and licking them, then hooking his tongue with hers, the only sound being the swallowing of saliva, a scene of unbridled pleasure.

Suddenly someone burst in, smiling, and said, "The King summoned you, why are you dragging your feet and not showing up for so long?"

When Bao'e heard this sound, it was like a nightingale singing in the forest, making her feel numb and weak in the knees.

She looked over his shoulder and saw that the person in question was a beautiful, enchanting woman with fair skin and delicate bones.

Their eyes met, and she seemed to sneer at the female demon: "Oh dear, no wonder you're not in a hurry. It turns out you have a beloved child and can't bear to see anyone else."

Bao'e thought it was strange. This wicked woman was talking to Cang Shuo, but it seemed like she was talking to her.

Cang Shuo frowned, blocked Bao E behind him, and turned to look at the female demon.

The succubus stepped forward, displaying her alluring and seductive demeanor.

She said, "Why are you hiding her? The king wants her to go too. Are you perhaps harboring rebellious intentions?"

The mermaid hesitated for a moment, and the female demon seized the opportunity to pull Zhu Bao'e away, smiling as she said, "You can go now, don't keep the king waiting. I'll take this wicked demon with me."

The female demon dragged Bao'e towards the water palace. On the way, Bao'e said, "Good sister, it's no use for your king to call me. Let me go and don't anger your king."

On both sides were a group of lesser demons, all of whom called the female demon "Spotted Queen".

The man in the spotted robe glanced at her sideways, a look that seemed to steal one's heart, a glance brimming with spring-like allure, making Bao'e shiver.

Banyi said, "No rush. The king has no use for you, but I do have a use for you."

The fool asked, "What use is it? I'm weak and incompetent; I can't be a helper."

The demon extended a finger, pressed it against her wrist, and slowly swirled it, tickling her until she felt a tingling, itchy sensation.

She laughed and said, "Looking at that sweet and delicious meat, you just ate it raw?"

Panicked, Bao'e pulled her hand away and cursed, "You wicked devil, you're not even human! I didn't catch you, you fish in the water, how dare you plot to eat me!"

His words made the demon laugh so hard he almost fell over.

As the two entered the water palace, the Great King Linggan sat upright and shouted in a stern voice, "Where is the Spotted Robe?"

The man in the spotted robe stepped forward and bowed, saying, "Your Majesty, I am here."

King Linggan laughed loudly, "My dear sister, it's all thanks to you that you came up with the brilliant plan to freeze the river and capture this Tang Sanzang. Now that we've cut open his belly, you can eat whichever part you like!"

"Why don't you wait a little longer, Your Majesty?" said the man in the spotted robe. "I've heard that Sanzang has a very capable disciple who has caused quite a stir in the Heavenly Palace. If he comes looking for him and makes a scene, it will only add to our troubles. Let's be patient for two days. If he doesn't come looking for us, then we can eat Tang Sanzang again."

Bao'e cursed, "You blind scoundrel, how dare you plot to eat me! Release my master right now, or I'll leave you with nine gaping, bloody holes!"

The King of Inspiration sneered: "Don't talk back, or I'll eat you first!"

The mermaid demon arrived just then, and upon hearing this, her expression changed slightly, showing displeasure.

Before he could step forward, the woman in the spotted robes spoke up: "Your Majesty, I have a suggestion. I do not ask to become your brother and sister, but I only ask that Your Majesty grant me a favor."

“My dear sister, please tell me everything.”

“I am all alone and have no one to serve me. This vixen is an honest woman, so why not give her to me in marriage?”

After she finished speaking, the mermaid frowned, opened her mouth, and squeezed out a series of strange noises.

King Linggan frowned and asked, "My dear sister, why does my disciple say he wants to marry this demon?"

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Author's Note: Male guest makes a limited-time return.