The person using the alias "Hong Xiaowan" was none other than Hong Hai'er, who had rushed to Chang'an to join the fun. The burly, dark-faced man beside him was also no ordinary person; he was the guardian of the Purple Bamboo Forest in the South China Sea.
"Boy".
Once they were some distance away, the black bear spirit bowed slightly and spoke softly to Red Boy:
"The Bodhisattva has been away preaching with the Arhat who subdues dragons for several days and has not returned. This humble deity should be guarding Mount Luojia at this time. I wonder what instructions the boy has given you that led this humble deity straight to Chang'an?"
Although he was born with a fierce and menacing appearance, and had the look of a demon who seemed to devour human children, his words and actions were always refined, and he spoke in a scholarly manner.
—This monster was originally a black bear spirit from the Black Wind Cave of Black Wind Mountain. He was on good terms with the elder of the Guanyin Temple there. Later, because he harbored evil intentions towards the Tripitaka Master who was on his way to the West to obtain the scriptures, he stole the colorful kasaya bestowed by the Bodhisattva. Only then was he subdued by Guanyin Bodhisattva and became the guardian deity of Luojia Mountain in the Purple Bamboo Forest of the South China Sea.
"The Bodhisattva instructed you to keep an eye on me, but he didn't say I couldn't leave the Purple Bamboo Grove. If it weren't for the fact that you're still somewhat useful, I would have already ditched you and gone to Chang'an to have fun—"
Red Boy skipped and hopped barefoot ahead, clutching a large, grass-green grasshopper in his hand, and muttered a few more words as he spoke:
"I knew all along that this little demon surnamed Xu was plotting something interesting but didn't include me. Luckily, I was careful and had that bunch of foxes tip me off."
At this point, a layer of indignation welled up on Red Boy's face:
"I heard that a while ago she cooked a pot of good meat to entertain that Nezha, the Third Prince. The aroma from the pot even dispelled the clouds! Humph, he's just a Third Prince made of lotus root. How can he be as powerful as my Samadhi True Fire?"
When I was the Demon King, I had 50,000 demon soldiers and 100,000 ghost generals under my command. With just a single command, my former troops would come to surrender. Why would she need to go and beg for help? This little demon truly has no eyes to recognize a great man; she doesn't even recognize a true Buddha standing right in front of her!"
"I've heard a little about this lady surnamed Xu. I heard she's a lay disciple of the Great Sage, and her skills are superb. She hosted a 'Peach Blossom Banquet' that made many people envious. I just don't know what she's doing gathering demons in Chang'an. Is she planning to declare herself king?"
The black bear spirit turned to look at the four little demons following behind him, and then cautiously added:
“Young man, the Heavenly Rules are strict, and Chang’an is a place where the dragon energy of the mortal world gathers. If you were to occupy the mountain and become a king here, I’m afraid you would cause a lot of trouble. In my humble opinion, we should hurry back to the Purple Bamboo Forest and complete the lessons assigned by the Great Master.”
"No, no, that won't do!"
Red Boy shook his head, directly rejecting the Black Bear Spirit's suggestion:
"Bear, how can you be even more timid than a rabbit? If that little monster Xu really wants to take over the mountain in Chang'an and become king, I'd be even more eager to join in the fun."
"I heard she's found a group of bamboo bears to farm in this Iron Ox Village, growing all sorts of exotic fruits from the Western Regions. As the saying goes, 'He who takes a bribe is bound to be obligated,' so if I help her out like this today, and she never includes me in her activities again… cough cough cough, that wouldn't be fair."
Helping monsters farm = helping Xu Milu = the other party owes you a favor = you will be able to easily obtain any new and interesting things in the future.
Who would rush to help someone?
So, is that your reason for riding a pig all the way to Chang'an with him?
Just so he could bring a group of bamboo bears to Chang'an to farm?
A disciple of Guanyin Bodhisattva, Sudhana, and a guardian of the Purple Bamboo Forest in the South China Sea, traveled to the outskirts of Chang'an City just to farm, hoping that Red Boy could find a "handle" against that Lady Xu.
No one would believe it if I told them.
The black bear spirit paused for a moment, then only dared to ask weakly:
"It is true that my bear clan is naturally strong, but we are not as good at farming as deer spirits or bull spirits. Why did you choose to accompany me, boy? Moreover, if we are to pretend to be mortals, why don't you lie and say that we are father and son? Wouldn't that be more convincing?"
"Oh dear!"
Annoyed by the barrage of questions, Red Boy couldn't help but cover his ears and shake his head.
"I never thought you were so long-winded, you black bear spirit—if I really want to call you 'father,' you have to call me 'grandfather' first. Besides, my father is a devil incarnate. If he finds out, he'll definitely throw you off the Flaming Mountain, steam you, and make you into roasted bear paws!"
"Young Master!"
The moment the Bull Demon King was mentioned, the Black Bear Spirit's eyes cleared, and he quickly got into character:
"I will certainly live up to your expectations, sir, and take good care of the Hong family's business and the young master!"
—The way he shouted it was so sincere and earnest.
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Fortunately, Xu Milu wasn't there, otherwise she would definitely have complained that everyone in the Journey to the West world is indeed a master of role-playing. Just look at the people the pilgrimage team encountered along the way, from Bodhisattvas and gods to demons and monsters, none of them showed their true faces.
She had just adjusted to the time difference and crawled out of bed with her hair all messy when she heard the doorbell ringing downstairs. Everyone in her family knew that Xu Milu had an irregular schedule, so during the day, no one would knock on the door; they would all use a key to open it.
As soon as she opened the door, she saw Li Ning's large face, which she hadn't seen in a long time. Xu Milu, unfazed, walked towards the kitchen and grabbed a drink from the refrigerator.
"Why are you here so early? Wasn't your flight at 4:30 PM?"
Li Ning squeezed through the door, his face filled with frustration:
“Little Martial Aunt, please look at the time! It’s already 2:40. Shouldn’t you be packing your luggage? I’ve called a flying vehicle. The driver will take us to the airport later. I’ve already made arrangements in Beijing. Cui Qingli will pick us up and take us to the hotel.”
"Then wait a moment, I'll tell Xiaomi."
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