Journey to the West: Demon Emperor: Beginning as a Little Toad

Chapter 342 Tuogu
Pingfeng Mountain in the Qinyuan Mountains.

The layout of Pansi Cave is elegant, with exotic flowers and plants dotted around.

Outside the courtyard of the immortal Pansi.

An ancient hibiscus tree stood proudly with lush branches and leaves. It was noon, and the sunlight shone on the hibiscus tree, emitting a faint red light, as if a flame was burning.

Under the hibiscus tree.

Next to an antique tea table.

King Jinjiao and Pansi Daxian sat opposite each other and drank Fusang tea together.

The fragrance of tea and flowers intertwined together, making people feel relaxed and happy.

"I was patrolling the Black Evil Mountain..."

Xiao Chen was originally sipping hibiscus tea while slowly recounting his experiences patrolling the Black Evil Mountain, those thrilling battles and encounters...

As Xiao Chen was speaking, he saw Pansi Immortal suddenly lower her head, tears silently falling down and wetting her clothes.

She couldn't help herself for a moment.

It is:

"When I woke up from the dream, it seemed like a lifetime ago, and my brows were filled with longing."

This sudden change stunned Xiao Chen. He was at a loss for a moment and stopped talking.

"Senior Pansi, what's wrong with you?"

"Did I say something wrong, or did my story remind you of something unhappy?"

Xiao Chen called out to the Immortal Pansi softly, his tone full of concern.

He was worried that he might have said something wrong, or that the story he told had touched some sensitive point in Pansi Daxian's heart.

Pansi Daxian sensed Xiao Chen's concern, looked up at Xiao Chen, concealed her emotions, burst into tears and said:
"fine."

"nothing."

"I just... just thought of some past events."

Seeing this, Xiao Chen comforted him:

"Well, Senior Pansi, don't worry, I will do my best to heal your injuries."

Xiao Chen could also understand the feelings of the Great Immortal Pansi.

When people are about to die, they will reminisce about the past and think a lot.

Those memories, whether happy or sad, are always touched inadvertently.

At this time, some basic humanistic care is still needed.

What's more, Pansi Daxian is not only the master of Baiyan Demon Lord, but also has helped him a lot.

"Jinjiao, please continue."

The Great Immortal Pansi looked at Xiao Chen and said with a smile as beautiful as a flower.

While talking.

The left eye of Pansi Daxian playfully blinked at Xiao Chen, and that look was full of agility and playfulness.

He gestured, "Listen to me."

When Pansi Daxian blinked her eyes, the entire space seemed to light up.

Oh, who can stand this?

At least he, the King of the Golden Horns, was a very vulgar monster, and it was a little unbearable for him.

Xiao Chen muttered to himself, I really don’t know what kind of monster this Pan Si Immortal is, is it an electric eel, electric snake, or electric bee... a spirit?
Her pair of eyes that can speak are really like electricity, making it hard to resist.

Really... I'm always discharging electricity.

Xiao Chen really felt as if he was electrocuted by the gaze of the Great Immortal Pansi again. It was an indescribable feeling, as if an electric current instantly penetrated his heart, causing his heartbeat to accelerate involuntarily.

"Cough cough..."

He coughed twice, calmed himself down, and shifted his gaze away from the Immortal Pansi to the hazy mountain scenery in the distance.

Xiao Chen thought he had a lot of experience and had seen and played with countless female fairies.

He has so many female fairies in his backyard that he can’t even handle them all.

If you really count them one by one, there are too many.

He couldn't even remember the names of some of the female fairies.

He is certainly not that kind of green novice.

I understand everything I should understand.

However, at this moment, the Great Immortal Pansi made Xiao Chen feel unprecedented confusion.

Although Xiao Chen didn't quite understand what this Pan Si Daxian meant, he always felt that this Pan Si Daxian was a little different from before.

In the past, everyone felt that the relationship was that of seniors and juniors.

Now, her eyes, her smile, and her every move seemed to contain some special meaning that was difficult for him to grasp.

Xiao Chen pondered secretly in his heart.

This……

like……

It seemed as if this Pansi Immortal suddenly...

Hey...this seems a bit weird.

However, Xiao Chen did not dare to think too much, for he was afraid that his guess would blaspheme the elder of the demon clan.

What's more, this Great Immortal Pansi is the master of the Hundred-Eyed Demon Lord after all.

This cannot be messed around, and one must not do anything offensive because of a momentary impulse.

Otherwise, his brotherhood with the Hundred-Eyed Demon Lord would probably be coming to an end.

The Hundred-Eyed Demon Lord was probably going to kill him.

We were sworn brothers, but now we are going to become enemies.

Thinking of this, Xiao Chen took a deep breath and tried to calm himself down.

Xiao Chen turned his gaze to the Immortal Pansi again, but found that her eyes were still so clear and gentle, as if everything that had just happened was just his illusion.

Seeing this, Xiao Chen couldn't help but mutter in his heart:

"As the saying goes, a woman's heart is like a needle in the sea. A woman's expression changes faster than turning the pages of a book."

"That's true."

then.

Xiao Chen smiled slightly and continued to tell about his past experiences in Black Evil Mountain, while Pansi Daxian listened quietly and occasionally interrupted. The atmosphere between the two demons once again returned to its previous harmony and tranquility.

"Then I went to Chechi State in Xiniu Hezhou..."

"I'm going to Pansi Cave to discuss some business. I want to cooperate with Baidu Temple..."

"I met the Baimu brothers in Pansi Cave..."

Xiao Chen naturally did not tell everything, after all, he had too many cases to deal with.

There are too many shameful secrets.

He skillfully glossed over the parts involving secrets or personal grudges, and did not reveal a single detail to Pansi Daxian.

After all, Xiao Chen knew very well that in the turbulent Three Realms, trust must be given with caution, even when facing a seemingly gentle and lovely existence like Pansi Daxian.

So, he just picked up some words to say.

but.

The Great Fairy Pansi was very patient. She held her chin with her hand with an elegant posture. Her eyes, which seemed to be able to see through people's hearts, were fixed on Xiao Chen tightly, never moving away for a moment.

"Later, I arrived in Uttarakuru..."

Xiao Chen had almost finished speaking. He turned to look at the Great Fairy Pansi, but unexpectedly found that she was looking at him with an indescribable look. There was both curiosity and profound meaning in her eyes, as if she had thousands of words to say but was hesitant.

But Pansi Daxian said nothing and just looked at him quietly.

When their eyes met, an imperceptible ripple seemed to spread in the air.

After a while.

Xiao Chen retracted his gaze and advised Pansi Daxian:
"Senior Pansi, it's getting late. Let's hurry up and heal our wounds."

Without him.

Xiao Chen glanced at the sky, this time to heal the wounds of Pan Si Daxian.

He came here especially in the early morning just to meet the Purple-Robed Pansi Immortal as soon as possible.

Now, as we were chatting, it was already noon, almost afternoon.

Xiao Chen knew very well that if he continued to delay like this, the green-clothed Pansi Immortal in Pansi Immortal's body would probably show up.

The green-robed Pansi fairy was always cold and made him feel an indescribable sense of indifference and alienation.

It was as if the whole world owed her an unrepayable debt of love.

It’s as if all men in this world are unfaithful.

"Okay, Jinjiao, I'll listen to you."

The voice of Pansi Daxian was gentle and pleasant. She did not reject Xiao Chen's proposal and smiled.

Say it.

The two demons entered the Pansi courtyard together.

It is still that familiar courtyard.

The immortal Pansi was dressed in a purple wide-sleeved fairy dress, like the fairy Zixia who had descended to the earth, lying quietly on the bed carefully woven with red hibiscus leaves.

Her graceful figure blends harmoniously with the bed and the gauze curtains, creating a breathtakingly beautiful picture.

The soft gauze curtains around the bed swayed gently in the wind, and the hibiscus leaves rubbed against each other in the breeze, making a pleasant "rustling" sound, like the sound of nature.

The gauze curtain fluttered gently, like a dreamland. Through the red, hazy gauze, one could see that the face of the immortal Pansi was much rosier than before.

Her eyes, which once seemed a little lifeless, now regained their former liveliness and brilliance, as if two bright gems were gently twinkling, appearing full of spirit.

Healing the soul is a big job and cannot be done carelessly.

The slightest mistake could cause the immortal Pansi to lose his soul, leading to irreversible consequences.

If this goes wrong, it will lead to medical disputes.

Xiao Chen is well aware of the interests involved.

As the saying goes: "Sharpening the knife does not delay the chopping of wood."

Xiao Chen sat cross-legged, closed his eyes and concentrated, and began to practice qigong and regulate his breathing, adjusting himself to the best state.

As his breathing gradually became deeper and more even, his mind became more peaceful and focused.

The Great Immortal Pansi stared at Xiao Chen's face closely, with complex lights flashing in her eyes, including surprise, emotion, and a hint of imperceptible sadness.

Those past memories came flooding back like a tide, impacting the heart of Pansi Daxian.

Causes in previous life, results in this life.

There may be a destiny in everything.

The immortal Pansi recalled that distant day when the sun shone brightly on the earth. He picked a bright star for her, walked up to her with big strides, and gave it to her.

At that moment, her heart completely belonged to him. From then on, she dedicated everything to him, whether it was laughter or tears, she only shed them for him.

The candle's tears do not dry until it turns into ashes, and the silkworm's silk does not stop until it dies.

She was like a selfless candle, burning herself silently just to illuminate his world, until the candle turned into ashes and her tears dried up and her heart was exhausted.

She was willing to give everything for him, even her own life.

even.

Her mysterious wound was also caused by the battle for him.

She knew that she was no match for the Ancestral Witch Xuanming, but she still rushed forward without hesitation.

Like a moth to a flame.

"Do I really need a reason to like someone?"

"Do you need it? Don't you? Do you need it?"

This question kept echoing in her mind, but she could never find a definite answer.

Perhaps, love is like a sudden storm. It comes suddenly and goes away quickly, catching people off guard, but making them intoxicated by it and willing to give everything for the other person, even if it means being torn to pieces.

What can she do?
She is like a moth, flying into the fire even though she knows she will get hurt, but moths are so stupid!

But, in the end, I missed it.

Now, her life is coming to an end.

This time I am destined to miss it again.

She knew very well that this reunion would only be a short one.

Does she have any regrets?
Of course there are.

But more of it is concern and blessings for him.

But, at the end of her life, she could still meet him and know that he was okay. Isn't that enough?
This fateful reunion may be God's arrangement.

Or maybe, it was his plan billions of years ago?
Is this the plan he made billions of years ago?

The sunlight shines through the clouds, dappled in every corner of the Pansi Courtyard, as if adding a touch of warmth to this sad and beautiful story.

As the breeze blows, the hibiscus leaves sway gently, as if whispering secrets from billions of years ago.

"Will you tell him?"

She asked herself silently in her heart, but soon gave an answer:

"of course not."

She didn't want to tell him about the past grudges and entanglements, because they had become the past and were no longer important.

She didn't want him to worry about her, and she didn't want him to bear too much guilt and regret.

Besides, he is no longer himself after all.

The person he used to be has disappeared in the torrent of time, and he remembers nothing.

Ma'am.

He already has his own life, a new life.

But she is about to become a thing of the past.

He knows nothing.

The love and hate that arise in the sea of ​​suffering cannot escape the tricks of fate.

Blind date, unexpectedly unapproachable.

She knew very well that that one missed opportunity had doomed them to countless missed opportunities, which could never be undone.

Human beings are dying.

And she will leave this world quietly with this love.

What else could she do for him?

She sighed secretly in her heart, looking at Xiao Chen in front of her, an inexplicable emotion surged in her heart.

She just wanted to do something and leave something for him at the last moment.

At least we can leave some strength for him to protect his future path.

"Golden Horn..."

The Great Immortal Pansi suddenly called out, her voice soft but firm.

"Ok?"

Xiao Chen was closing his eyes and concentrating, preparing for the next healing process.

Hearing the call from Pansi Daxian, he quickly opened his eyes and asked:

"What instructions do you have, Senior Pansi?"

The immortal Pansi smiled slightly, and there was a hint of relief in that smile.

She said:

"After this time together."

"I see that you are a monster who can accomplish things."

"You have a strong mind and great potential."

"From now on, let Baimu, Hong'er, Qing'er, Mo'er...they recognize you as their master."

"Follow you."

The tone of Pansi Daxian was calm and firm, as if he was making arrangements for his final affairs.

She continued, her eyes flickering with hope for the Hundred-Eyed Demon Lord:

"Bai Mu is a talented kid. He has inherited some poison techniques from the Qinyuan family. Within a thousand years, he can reach the level of Daluo Jinxian."

"Hong'er, Qing'er, Mo'er... Although the seven of them are not as talented, when they are combined, they are comparable to the top Taiyi Golden Immortals."

"It's useful."

The immortal Pansi explained.

The intention of the Great Immortal Pansi was very clear. He wanted the Hundred-Eyed Demon King and the seven spider spirits to recognize him, the Golden Horned King, as their leader.

"This makes the Hundred-Eyed Demon Lord and the seven spider spirits... follow me?"

Xiao Chen was stunned when he heard this, and his heart was shocked.

Xiao Chen didn't expect Pansi Daxian to make such a decision, so he explained:

“It’s not a question of following or not following.”

"Bai Mu and I are sworn brothers and have a deep bond."

"Red Spider, Black Spider, Purple Spider, and I... they are like siblings, and we call each other brother and sister."

"Don't worry, senior. We will naturally support and help each other."

"Brother, brother or sister?"

However, after hearing this, a trace of displeasure flashed across Pansi Immortal's face, and a bit of anger was revealed in her deep eyes.

Pansi Daxian shook his head and said firmly
"Brothers and sisters, none of this matters."

"From now on, you can each discuss your own affairs!"

"No need to dwell on these meaningless titles."

"I will explain this matter clearly to Baimu, you don't need to worry too much!"

"This……"

Xiao Chen couldn't help but be stunned by the decisive tone of Pansi Daxian.

Xiao Chen didn't know what Pansi Daxian was thinking.

Xiao Chen really didn't understand why the Great Immortal Pansi would entrust all his disciples to him.

But faced with the "intention to take care of my son" from the immortal Pansi, he had no choice but to agree to it for the time being.

The strength of this group of monsters in Pansi Cave should not be underestimated, and they are by no means ordinary people.

Needless to say, the strengths of the Hundred-Eyed Demon Lord lie in his ability to make elixirs and poisons, as well as being a technically gifted demon in combat.

Just one word: fierce!

As for the seven spider spirits, they heard from the Hundred-Eyed Demon Lord that after they ate the "Rakshasa Golden Pill", their strength improved by leaps and bounds, and they became much stronger. They also awakened the bloodline of the "ancient mountain spider".

Now, when they join forces, they can unleash some extremely powerful talents and abilities.

If he could bring the Hundred-Eyed Demon Lord and these seven spider spirits under his command, then his current power would undoubtedly be a great help.

It is no exaggeration to say that it is "like adding wings to a tiger".

Then the forces under the command of King Golden Horn are already quite terrifying.

Xiao Chen thought to himself:

"Bai Mu, Bai Mu, I, Jin Jiao, really do regard you as a brother."

"I never thought of treating you as my subordinate."

"I've thought it through. If it really doesn't work, then I'll do as your master says and we'll go our separate ways in the future."

"You call me Lord, and I call you my dear brother."

"It's better this way, so you don't have any grudges in your heart."

These... he would explain to the Hundred-Eyed Demon Lord later.

I thought that the Hundred-Eyed Demon Lord would definitely understand him.

Think of this.

Facing the determined eyes and unquestionable tone of Pansi Daxian.

Xiao Chen decided to accept the arrangement of Pansi Daxian first, and deal with the rest later.

So, he bowed his hands respectfully and promised:
"Then I will follow your wishes, Senior. Jinjiao will definitely live up to your trust!"

"I will definitely treat my brother Baimu well, as well as my seven sisters Hong'er, Qing'er, Mo'er, etc."

"Never let the seniors down."

"Ah."

When Pansi Fairy Zijiao heard this, a hint of satisfaction flashed in her eyes and she nodded slightly.

"Jinjiao, my name is Zijiao."

"From now on, you can just call me 'Zi Jiao' in private. You don't have to be so formal."

Then, Pansi Daxian changed the subject and suddenly said.

"Okay, Senior Zijiao."

Xiao Chen smiled slightly and nodded in response.

Although he still habitually added the word "senior", his tone was more relaxed and natural, as if he was talking to an old friend he had not seen for a long time.

"Hey……"

The immortal Pansi sighed softly, with complex emotions flashing in her eyes. No one knew what she was thinking, and she didn't say anything.

(End of this chapter)