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

Chapter 349 Goodbye Princess Halloween
Zhangyuan Dragon Palace.

Hanmei lives inside.

When Xiao Chen saw the old Wansheng Dragon King staggering over, he quickly stepped forward and saluted:

"Brother Wansheng, it's been a long time since we last met. How are you doing?"

Upon hearing this, the old Dragon King Wansheng shook his head and sighed.

That sigh contained endless sorrow and helplessness.

The old Dragon King Wansheng burst into tears and choked up as he said:

"Hey……"

"Brother Jinjiao, I am an old man, what good can I do?"

"I just can't let go of Yao'er. She's such a miserable child."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Chen looked at the Old Dragon King Wansheng.

The old Dragon King Wansheng had a sallow complexion, his eyes were full of fatigue and helplessness, and his body looked extremely haggard.

Xiao Chen couldn't help but sigh in his heart:
"It is said that parents devote all their efforts to their children. How pitiful are the parents in the world."

"Brother Wansheng is really worried about Princess Wansheng."

You know, the old Dragon King Wansheng is in charge of the rain-controlling duties for the area around Bibotan Lake, which is also known as the Jisai Kingdom in Xiniu Hezhou.

He needs to control the clouds and rain in the country of Jisai from time to time according to the will of heaven and the needs of the human world to ensure the peace of the land.

In other words, the old Halloween Dragon King needs to stay in Bibotan for a long time and is not allowed to leave his post without permission.

It is also because of this that the old Halloween Dragon King is unable to personally go to search for the long-missing Halloween Princess.

The old Dragon King Halloween could only ask his good friends such as Bull Demon King and King Jinjiao to help find the whereabouts of his daughter.

Now, this situation.

The old Dragon King of All Saints came to Uttarakuru.

You know, this is a huge risk for him.

If, by some chance, the decree from the Thunder Department of Heaven to bring rain arrives, but the Wansheng Old Dragon King is not there and it does not rain, the consequences will be disastrous.

This is a big deal.

The rules of heaven are strict and should not be violated easily.

The Dragon King of Jinghe River was about to be beheaded by the Heavenly Court just because he privately changed the time and frequency of rain.

If it hadn't rained on Old Dragon King Wan Halloween, he would probably have had to go to the Dragon-Slaying Platform.

However, Heaven generally does not punish the dragon clan as a whole. It only targets individuals and does not bring disaster to their descendants.

After all, all dragons in the world are related and can be considered one family.

If the whole clan is really punished, then wouldn’t the dragon clan be wiped out?

Therefore, although the Dragon King of Jinghe River was beheaded, his nine sons, such as Little Yellow Dragon, Little Black Dragon, Green-backed Dragon, Little Crocodile Dragon... are all alive and well, and some are even serving in Heaven and Lingshan.

Similarly, even if the old Halloween Dragon King was killed by the Heavenly Court, Princess Halloween would generally not be implicated.

and so.

The old Halloween Dragon King traveled a long distance, really risking his own life, to see the Halloween Princess.

There are some things you will only understand after you become a father.

Parental love is the most sincere in this world; their tears and blood are melted into their children’s bodies.

Father’s love is like a mountain. A father cares deeply about his children, which is beyond words.

Who says that the love of a child can never repay the kindness of his parents?
Xiao Chen walked forward, gently patted the shoulder of the Wansheng Old Dragon King, and comforted him:

"Brother Halloween."

"I heard from Big Brother Bull Demon King about niece Wansheng's situation on the way."

"Don't worry too much. I'll go check on my niece Wan Sheng first, and then we can make plans."

The Bull Demon King also came forward, supported the old Dragon King Wansheng, and comforted him:
"Brother, please relax."

"Brother Jinjiao is quite capable now, and his ability to heal injuries is even more amazing."

"I was previously injured by the Nine Infants Clan and was poisoned by the Nine Infants, but was cured by Brother Jinjiao."

"With so many of us here, there must be a way."

Upon hearing this, the old Dragon King Wansheng felt a little comforted.

He wiped away his tears and looked at Xiao Chen, his eyes full of gratitude and expectation:
"Then I'll leave it to Brother Jinjiao."

"Yao'er...sigh, I just hope she's safe."

Xiao Chen waved his hand and said sincerely:
"Brother Wansheng, what kind of relationship do we have?"

"This is what I should do."

"Let's go and check on our niece, All Saints."

Xiao Chen has only lived for about two hundred years in total, and he has known the Wansheng Old Dragon King and the Bull Demon King for more than a hundred years.

There is no need to say more about how deep our friendship is.

There was no excessive greetings or politeness.

The old Halloween Dragon King led the way in front, his steps a little unsteadily.

The two demons, Bull Demon King and Xiao Chen, followed behind him and went to Princess Halloween's bedroom together.

In ancient times, the customs were strict and it was believed that "sons should avoid their mothers when they grow up, and girls should avoid their fathers when they grow up."

Even the old Dragon King Wansheng cannot enter the boudoir of his daughter Princess Wansheng.

Therefore, when the old Halloween Dragon King brought the Bull Demon King and Xiao Chen to visit the Halloween Princess, the three demons did not break in directly, but stopped at the front door of the Halloween Princess's courtyard.

The old Dragon King Wansheng looked at a clam maid at the gate of the courtyard and asked softly:
"Xiaoyi, how's Yao'er? Is she up?"

Upon hearing this, the maidservant immediately replied respectfully:
"My Lord, the princess is not feeling well today and has not gotten up yet."

After hearing this, the old Dragon King Wansheng became even more anxious and ordered:
"Go tell Yao'er to tidy up a bit. Her uncle Bull Demon King and uncle Golden Horn are here to visit her."

The clam maid replied:

"Okay sir."

Afterwards, the clam maid ran into Princess Halloween's boudoir to convey the instructions of the old Halloween Dragon King.

Not long after.

The clam maid ran out again and reported:
"Master, the princess has finished dressing up and can go in."

"it is good."

The old Halloween Dragon King nodded.

Subsequently.

The old Dragon King of Halloween signaled the clam maid to lead the way, and then he took the Bull Demon King and Xiao Chen into the courtyard of Princess Halloween.

Princess Halloween's courtyard is full of vitality, like a fairyland.

Countless Ganoderma lucidum and fairy grass are cultivated here. Bathed in the fairy dew and morning light, they grow exceptionally strong and of excellent quality, as if each plant contains the essence of heaven and earth.

The Ganoderma lucidums have various shapes. Some are open like umbrella caps, emitting a faint fluorescence, just like the bright stars in the night sky; others grow close to the ground, like blooming lotus flowers, with layered petals, delicate and smooth, exuding a charming fragrance.

And those fairy herbs have various shapes and forms. Some have leaves as slender as silk, swaying gently; others have gorgeous flowers, colorful, and exude a refreshing fragrance.

These extremely lush and spiritual Ganoderma lucidum herbs are obviously the result of Princess Halloween's careful cultivation and care.

A few monsters passed through this lively courtyard and came to Princess Halloween's boudoir.

The door of the boudoir was lightly closed, exuding a light and warm atmosphere.

"crunch..."

With a slight sound, the clam maid gently pushed open the door.

The old Dragon King of All Saints walked in front, followed by the Bull Demon King and Xiao Chen, and they walked in together.

Xiao Chen saw that the interior was decorated simply yet elegantly, and every detail showed the extraordinary talent of Princess Halloween.

On the walls of the boudoir, there are several exquisite ink paintings. The mountains and rivers in the paintings are shrouded in clouds and mist, and it seems that one can hear the gurgling sound of mountain streams in the distance and the singing of birds in the woods.

The furniture is all made of the finest fairy wood, with smooth lines, fine carvings, and exuding a faint wood fragrance.

In the corner, there are a few perfectly cultivated magnolias.

The branches and leaves of the magnolia are so green that they seem to be dripping with water; the flowers are as white as snow, pure and flawless, exuding a faint fragrance.

This fragrance blends with the other scents in the room, filling the entire boudoir with a fresh and pleasant atmosphere.

at this time.

The fragrance of tea lingers.

Princess Halloween was in the reception room outside her boudoir, personally brewing a pot of "Ganoderma Lucidum Tea", apparently to entertain the Bull Demon King and Xiao Chen who were about to visit.

This was the second time Xiao Chen met Princess Halloween.

the first time.

Xiao Chen saw that Princess Wansheng was as white as snow, with black hair like ink, a radiant face, and an elegant temperament. She was like a purple lotus blooming quietly, and was indeed a charming beauty. She was also worthy of the title of "a beautiful face like a flower and a beautiful person".

However, this time when they met again, Princess Halloween was obviously not looking so good.

Princess Halloween's face was slightly pale due to the torture of pain, and there was a faint sadness between her brows, which made her look a little weak and delicate, making people want to touch her forehead and dispel her pain. A few strands of hair gently fell beside her pale cheeks, adding a bit of vitality and tenderness to her haggard face. Fine beads of sweat oozed from her forehead, making her skin look more crystal clear, as if it would break at the touch.

She was wearing a plain light blue dress. Although her figure seemed a little weak due to illness, she still maintained her elegance and dignity, like a magnolia swaying in the wind and rain, fragile but still tenaciously blooming.

"Father."

Princess Halloween first bowed to the old Dragon King. Although her voice was a little hoarse due to illness, it was still gentle and pleasant.

Then, she turned to Bull Demon King and Xiao Chen and saluted:
"Uncle Bull Demon King, Uncle Golden Horn, may you be blessed with good health and happiness."

At this time, the clam maid had cleverly poured the "Ganoderma Lucidum Tea" prepared by Princess Halloween.

Princess Halloween picked up the tea and handed it to Bull Demon King and Xiao Chen one by one. Her words and actions revealed her good upbringing and politeness.

The Bull Demon King took the Ganoderma Lucidum Tea brewed by Princess Halloween herself. The curl of hot steam rising from the teacup brought with it an indescribable fragrance, which made him squint his eyes slightly.

The Bull Demon King waved his hand, his voice as deep as a bell, and said with a smile:
"No need to be polite, my niece."

"There is no need for these empty formalities between you and me."

As he spoke, the Bull Demon King turned around, pointed at Xiao Chen standing next to him, and introduced him to Princess Wansheng:

"This is my good brother, your Uncle Golden Horn."

"You guys saw it last time, so you probably still have some impression of it."

"He has a very powerful healing method. I specially asked him to show it to you."

Upon hearing this, Princess Halloween's eyes fell on Xiao Chen.

She moved lightly and gracefully towards Xiao Chen, whispering softly:

"Uncle Jinjiao, the last time we met, we were in a hurry and didn't have a deep conversation. It's fate that we meet today."

As she spoke, Princess Wansheng had already picked up an exquisite teacup obediently, opened her red lips slightly, and said with a smile:
"Uncle Jinjiao, please have some tea."

The tea in the cup is amber in color, crystal clear, and exudes an enticing aroma. It is obviously a top-quality product at first glance.

"Thank you, niece Halloween."

Xiao Chen didn't hesitate to take the "Ganoderma Lucidum Tea" handed over by Princess Halloween with a smile and took a sip.

Suddenly, a slightly sweet taste spread in the mouth, with a unique aroma, carrying the special aroma of Ganoderma lucidum, as if it could go straight to the heart and spleen, washing away the dust of the past few days, making Xiao Chen feel extremely comfortable.

In ancient times, tea culture was deeply rooted in people's hearts and had already permeated every corner of life.

In the three realms, gods, Buddhas, and monsters often serve tea to guests when they gather or discuss matters. This is indispensable.

For example, when Sun Wukong went to the Dragon King of the East China Sea to borrow weapons, the Dragon King hurriedly stood up to meet him, sat down and offered him tea; when Guanyin Bodhisattva arrived at the foot of the mountain, the Golden Summit Immortal of Yuzhen Temple received him at the gate of the temple and asked Guanyin Bodhisattva to offer him tea; in Huanghua Temple, the Hundred-Eyed Demon King offered tea to Tang Monk and his disciples... There are countless such scenes.

It is even more common for women to participate in tea activities. In the family, it is usually the women who make tea for their husbands. This has become a custom, reflecting the gentleness and virtue of women.

As the King of the Golden Horn, he has naturally tasted countless cups of tea and has unique insights and love for tea.

He had drunk Baihuaxian's "Chrysanthemum Tea", which was very effective in reducing internal heat and making people feel relaxed and happy; he had also tasted Zijiao's "Hibiscus Tea", which was mellow and left a long aftertaste.

However, Princess Halloween's cup of "Ganoderma Lucidum Tea" brought him a completely new feeling. It tasted slightly sweet and had a unique aroma, as if it could bring him into a fairyland.

This made Xiao Chen secretly admire Princess Halloween's tea-making skills.

Xiao Chen sincerely praised:

"Niece Wansheng is really good at tea making."

"Cough cough cough."

Princess Halloween suddenly coughed twice softly, her voice became hoarse and a little weak due to illness.

She frowned slightly and gently covered her mouth and nose with a handkerchief embroidered with delicate patterns. Her body looked a little weak, as if a gust of wind could blow her down.

Seeing this, the old Dragon King Wansheng felt nervous and stepped forward quickly, saying with concern:
"Yao'er, please stop talking and have a good rest."

As he spoke, the old Dragon King Wansheng turned to look at Xiao Chen, a glimmer of hope flashed in his eyes, and continued:

"Hurry up and let Uncle Jinjiao take a look at it for you."

Princess Wansheng nodded and bowed weakly to Xiao Chen. Her voice was soft but full of gratitude:

"Then Ao Yao will trouble Uncle Jinjiao."

"Thank you for your help, uncle."

Xiao Chen nodded and said to Princess Wansheng:

"Niece Wansheng, please be at ease. I, your uncle, will do my best."

There's nothing much to say about this. The Bull Demon King asked his King Golden Horn to come over to heal Princess Halloween's injuries, so he just started the fight.

"You go down first."

The old Halloween Dragon King waved his hand, with unquestionable majesty in his tone, signaling the clam maids to retreat to ensure that the healing process would not be disturbed in any way.

Upon hearing this, the maidservant immediately bowed and tiptoed out of the boudoir.

Subsequently.

The Halloween Old Dragon King and the Bull Demon King looked at each other, and there was a tacit understanding between them that did not require words.

The old Dragon King Wansheng and the Bull Demon King moved behind the screen, their figures disappearing into the pattern on the screen, deliberately avoiding one or two things to leave enough private space for Xiao Chen and Princess Wansheng.

After all, they knew that healing could not tolerate any carelessness or interruption, and required absolute concentration and tranquility.

at this time.

Princess Halloween lay quietly on the carved couch, her figure graceful and curves exquisite, like a carefully painted moving painting, exuding a touch of softness and elegance.

The gauze and beaded curtains fell gently, like a dream, adding a touch of hazy beauty to her.

Through the gauze and beaded curtain, Princess Halloween stretched out her arm, which was as white as snow and as warm as mutton fat, and allowed Xiao Chen to check her injuries.

Xiao Chen sat on a rattan chair with an upright posture and a solemn and focused expression, as if the whole world had stopped at this moment.

He took a deep breath, closed his eyes, calmed himself, and mobilized the power of the Precious Lotus Lantern hidden in his body.

The Precious Lotus Lantern is an extremely powerful healing magic weapon.

Xiao Chen began to prepare to check Princess Wansheng's injuries. He gently stretched out his finger and placed it on Princess Wansheng's pulse.

With the power of the Precious Lotus Lantern, Xiao Chen's perception became extremely sharp, as if he could see through Princess Halloween's body and see directly her injuries.

His mind was connected to the Precious Lotus Lantern, and with the help of the magical power of this magic weapon, his exploration was more in-depth and accurate.

The Seven Treasures Magic Fire of the Precious Lotus Lantern moved with Xiao Chen's thoughts, transforming into a warm and gentle force controlled by Xiao Chen.

He slowly invaded Princess Halloween's body.

Inside the boudoir, the candlelight flickered and the gauze and beaded curtains swayed gently, casting mottled shadows.

Princess Halloween lay on the couch, her eyes fixed on Xiao Chen's focused and solemn face, her mind full of thoughts.

Due to her congenital deficiency, she has had to rely on Ganoderma lucidum to nourish her body since she was young. To her, those Ganoderma lucidum are undoubtedly the source of life and are extremely precious.

These Ganoderma lucidum herbs are of vital importance to her.

Back then, she escaped from her marriage and fled from the West Sea. She drifted alone to a quiet pond in the Dongsheng Shenzhou, and settled down there.

She carefully planted the Ganoderma lucidum seeds she carried with her and cultivated them meticulously, hoping to use them every day to relieve her physical weakness.

However, things did not always go as planned, and fate seemed to always play tricks on her.

The Ganoderma lucidum that she cultivated with great difficulty was ruthlessly snatched away by a toad monster named "Golden Horn" before she could enjoy it, and all of it was destroyed.

The golden-horned toad monster even blatantly carved the words "Golden Horn Cave" on her territory, arrogantly as if he was declaring war on her. She endured the humiliation and pain alone.

But without the nourishment of the Ganoderma Lucidum, and delaying for a while, her health deteriorated, and her congenital deficiency became more serious, which later even affected her path of spiritual practice.

The injury now is the sequelae of the disaster that year.

That golden-horned toad monster ruined her body.

This hatred will never go away.

Whenever she thought of this, she gritted her teeth.

"They are all in Dongsheng Shenzhou, and they are all near Kanyuan Mountain..."

Princess Halloween muttered to herself.

The warm power controlled by Xiao Chen flowed through her body, bringing her a little relief, but her mind was far from calm.

A complicated and indistinguishable look flashed across Princess Halloween's eyes, and her thoughts returned to the past:

"Toads can swallow food."

"Back then, I saw that golden-horned toad monster swallow up so many green fish monsters in one gulp..."

"The last time I saw the Golden Horn King defeat the Nine-Headed Green Jun, he also used his ability to swallow things..."

Princess Halloween recalled the performance of the Golden Horned King in the battle and couldn't help but have more doubts in her heart.

She clearly remembered that King Golden Horn opened his mouth wide and swallowed up all the spiritual energy of the world in the 800-mile Lion's Roar Mountain.

The ability to swallow things and the arrogant attitude are so similar to the golden-horned toad monster of that year.

Princess Wansheng looked at Xiao Chen in front of her, speculating secretly in her heart, and her suspicion became even stronger:
"Could this Golden Horned King be the golden-horned toad monster from before?"

Once this thought came to her mind, it haunted her like a devil, making it impossible for her to let it go.

The woman's sixth sense told her that this matter was not simple.

She tried hard to find the answer from Xiao Chen's expression.

But at this time, Xiao Chen was concentrating on examining Princess Halloween's injuries and did not notice her strange expression.

(End of this chapter)