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

Chapter 379 Yang Jian and Nezha

The territory of Southern Continent.

At the mouth of Guanjiang River, the night was as dark as ink and the starry sky was dazzling, like a vast interstellar painting spread across the sky.

The gentle breeze, bringing with it the moisture of the river water and the coolness of the night, makes people feel relaxed and happy.

The surface of the river was sparkling, and the moonlight sprinkled on the water surface of Guanjiangkou, like a layer of silver gauze, making the entire Guanjiangkou more peaceful and beautiful.

But in this quiet night, the lights in front of Erlang Zhenjun's temple were bright, shining like daylight.

In front of the temple, next to a huge stone table, the Holy Lord Erlang Yang Jian, dressed in a silver robe and silver armor, sat at the head of the stone table, gently waving a folding fan in his hand.

Nezha, the great god of the Three Altars and Sea Assembly in Heaven, sits on the left.

The four generals Kang, Zhang, Yao and Li, the two generals Guo Shen and Zhi Jian, the six brothers from Meishan also sat in a circle, drinking from their glasses and laughing, creating a very warm atmosphere.

Nezha is still covered with magic weapons. He is wearing the "Hun Tian Ling", which is as red as a flame and flutters in the wind, as if it has its own life; the "Qian Kun Circle" is hung on his arm, which is golden and heavy, but it fits easily on his arm; the "Gold Brick" is hung on his waist, which is heavy and exudes an extraordinary aura; he carries the Demon Slaying Sword on his back, the sword body is cold and sharp...

There is also the demon-slaying sword, demon-subduing pestle, demon-binding rope... Each magic weapon is extraordinary, demonstrating his extraordinary strength.

Nezha's pair of "Wind Fire Wheels" are used to make fire under the barbecue grill and serve as charcoal fire.

The flames on the Hot Wheels were blazing, and no matter what kind of meat it was, it would be roasted by the Hot Wheels in an instant.

The tip of the "Fire Spear" is sharp, but at this moment it has turned into a tool for barbecue.

Nezha is very skilled in roasting skewers of meat on the fire spear, and the aroma fills the air.

Nezha is a lively and active person. At this moment, he is holding a piece of dragon meat and eating it with relish.

The dragon meat was roasted until golden and crispy, and the fat dripped into the fire, making a sizzling sound, making people salivate.

Nezha called out to Yang Jian:

"Brother, eat a dragon, eat a dragon. This is a small dragon I just killed in the East China Sea..."

"The meat of old loach is too old and tastes bad..."

"Instead of eating dragons, you have to eat these little loaches. They are more delicious, with tender meat and a delicious taste!"

"Come and try it!"

……

The flames burned fiercely, illuminating Nezha's young, heroic, yet devilish face.

He is truly a natural born devil and a killing god.

"Wang Wang Wang!"

"Master, Nezha, I, Roaring Sky Dog, will pour you some wine..."

The sound of a dog barking broke the interval in the laughter. Roaring Sky Dog was not willing to be left out, so he transformed into a handsome man in black clothes, long hair and a handsome face, and skillfully poured wine for them.

Occasionally, Roaring Sky Dog would interject a few humorous remarks, causing everyone to laugh and making the atmosphere more harmonious.

……

"Brother Nezha, the sika deer I fought last time in Lingshan was brought back by Roaring Sky Dog."

"I have been air-drying and storing this venison, and it has not rotted yet."

"I have already asked the kitchen to cook."

"This venison is delicious. You must try it."

Yang Jian took Nezha's arm and invited him with a smile.

Upon hearing this, Nezha's eyes lit up and he responded excitedly:

"Good good!"

"I'm tired of eating 'dragon liver' every day in heaven, so it's a good time to change the taste."

"Try the taste of the spiritual deer from this spiritual mountain."

As he spoke, Nezha picked up the wine jug and drank it all in one gulp. The aroma of wine instantly spread, adding a bit of warmth to the atmosphere of the gathering.

Seeing this, Roaring Sky Dog also interrupted proudly:
"I, Roaring Sky Dog, never waste food."

"I would often eat every little bit of meat on the bone cleanly."

"Anyway, the monks in Lingshan don't eat meat, they only eat vegetarian food."

"It's a waste for such a big sika deer to die and fall into the sacred mountain."

"Isn't it a pity?"

"Of course I'll find a way to drag it back and enjoy it slowly."

"Brother Nezha, you don't know..."

At this point, Xiaotian Dog seemed to recall something interesting, and became more and more excited as he spoke:

"Brother Nezha, you don't know that back in Lingshan, the Second Master cut off the whip of that mixed-haired rabbit with one knife and threw it in front of me."

"I, Roaring Sky Dog, swallowed up the rabbit whip in one gulp without saying a word or frowning. Not a single bit was wasted!"

“That smell…”

"Tsk tsk, it's so delicious that it's hard to describe! It's even more delicious than the dragon liver and phoenix marrow in the sky!"

"I love it!"

"I wonder what the 'lotus root whip' tastes like..."

Speaking of it.

Roaring Sky Dog's eyes still flashed with ferocity as it looked down at Nezha's body.

Xiaotian Dog looked like he was about to eat little Nezha.

"This……"

When Nezha saw this, his heart suddenly felt cold, as if a cold wind blew directly into his clothes.

It made him feel a chill in his crotch.

Nezha widened his eyes and looked at Yang Jian in surprise, his voice trembling:

"Second brother, when did you like castration..."

"...to be a pig butcher."

Upon hearing this, Yang Jian turned around and glared at Roaring Sky Dog.

Xiaotian Dog was proudly showing off his "humor" at this moment, but he didn't expect that one sentence would make Nezha so embarrassed.

Seeing this, Yang Jian slapped Roaring Sky Dog on the head and said unhappily:
"Roaring Sky Dog, if you can't speak, then don't speak."

"Look how scared you are Nezha brother."

"Change back!"

When Xiaotian Dog was slapped by Yang Jian, he suddenly felt his scalp tingling. He knew that he had said something wrong.

It originally just wanted to make a joke to liven up the atmosphere, but it didn't expect it would cause such a big misunderstanding.

If this matter were to get out, the reputation of the great Lord Erlang would be ruined.

then.

Roaring Sky Dog shrank its body and turned back into a white-haired thin dog that "looked like a white elephant and was as powerful as an owl, and would melt away even when faced with a fierce attack."

It squatted on the ground obediently, lowered its head, and dared not look at Yang Jian and Nezha again.

Roaring Sky Dog barked at Erlang Shen several times, the sound full of apology and pleading, meaning:
"Master, I was wrong."

"Please don't be angry anymore. I will pay attention to my words and actions in the future and won't make jokes anymore."

Yang Jian looked at the pitiful appearance of Xiaotian Dog, and the anger in his heart disappeared for the most part.

He waved his hand and instructed Roaring Sky Dog:

"Forget it, Roaring Sky Dog. Since you are so sincere, I will let you go this time."

"But as punishment, you have to go to the mountains again and bring us some game."

"Remember, don't cause any trouble this time."

When Xiaotian Dog heard that he was going to go hunting, he immediately became excited. His eyes lit up and his tail wagged like a rattle, obviously he was very satisfied with this "punishment".

It is a greyhound and hunting is its favorite thing.

It especially likes "dog chasing rabbit".

The feeling of catching up like a dog chasing a rabbit always makes it feel extremely excited and satisfied.

Roaring Sky Dog barked at Erlang Shen "woof woof woof" a few times, meaning:

"Master, I'll go catch some wild rabbits for you."

"Just wait for my good news!"

Having said that, he did not wait for Yang Jian to respond.

Roaring Sky Dog could not wait any longer and "whoosh" turned into a white light, disappearing in the Temple of Erlang Zhenjun like a flash of lightning and heading straight up the mountain.

Its figure drew a graceful arc in the night sky and instantly merged into the darkness of the mountains and forests.

Only Yang Jian was left standing there with a helpless look on his face.

Yang Jian wanted to say "I don't want the rabbit anymore", but before he could finish his words, Roaring Sky Dog had disappeared.

But there is nothing we can do, since this Roaring Sky Dog is our own “stupid dog”.

……

Guanjiangkou, Erlang Zhenjun Temple. After Xiaotian Dog left.

Nezha and Yang Jian continued chatting.

Nezha had a smile on his face and asked Yang Jian mysteriously:
"Second brother, have you heard recently?"

"Taishang Laojun has refined some golden elixirs in recent years and plans to hold a 'Dan Yuan Conference' in the Heavenly Palace to present elixirs to Your Majesty."

"Oh? I haven't heard of this."

Yang Jian raised his eyebrows slightly, showing a hint of interest:
"Taishang Laojun's golden elixir has always been a treasure. This conference will surely attract many gods and immortals."

Nezha continued with great interest:
"Of course not. All the great gods will be attending the banquet. It will definitely be a lively scene."

"Second brother, are you going to attend?"

"We can have some fun together and enjoy it."

Upon hearing this, Yang Jian waved his hand and refused:
"Brother Nezha, with my current cultivation level, plus the Eight-Nine Mysterious Arts, and the Vajra Indestructibility, taking these golden pills will not have much effect."

"Besides, I am still in solitary confinement."

"Suddenly appearing in the heavens might cause unnecessary trouble."

When Nezha heard this, his eyes turned and he immediately encouraged:
"Second brother, why don't you change your appearance and attend the 'Dan Yuan Conference'?"

"With your 'Seventy-two Transformations', who can recognize you?"

At this point, Nezha's tone suddenly became murderous.

He patted the table and said proudly:

"Even if they recognized him, who would be so blind as to speak nonsense?"

"I, Nezha, will poke a thousand eight hundred holes in him first!"

"See who dares to talk too much!"

After hearing what Nezha said, Yang Jian couldn't help but laugh.

He shook his head and said firmly:
"Brother Nezha, that's not necessary."

"Thanks for your kindness."

"But to act secretly just to get a golden elixir is not my style, Yang Jian."

"I, Yang Jian, act openly and honestly, why do I need to cover it up like this?"

Seeing this, Nezha knew Yang Jian's character and had no choice but to compromise:
"Okay, second brother, I'll bring it down to you then."

"Even though you don't need it, I can't let you just watch us eat."

"Okay, thank you, brother Nezha..."

Having said that, Yang Jian paused, a hint of tenderness flashing in his eyes.

He thought of his gentle and lovely sister Yang Chan.

Yang Jian showed a doting expression on his face and said softly:
"Then give all my share of the golden elixir to Third Sister."

"She has just broken through to the Golden Immortal realm and needs some Golden Pills to stabilize her realm."

"These golden elixirs of Taishang Laojun will be of great benefit to her."

Hearing this, Nezha shook his head helplessly and said with a smile:
"Second brother, you...always take care of third sister."

"Okay, I will definitely deliver your share of the golden elixir to Sister Yang Chan."

"Let her know that even though her second brother is in solitary confinement, he still thinks about her."

Yang Jian looked at Nezha gratefully, raised his wine bowl, and said with a smile:
"Come on, Brother Nezha, let's have a drink!"

"You've come all this way, I must drink with you!"

Nezha also raised his wine bowl, patted his chest, and said with a smile:

"Brother, it's still the most fun to drink with you."

"I admire your drinking capacity."

"Today, we won't go home until we're drunk!"

After saying that, the two of them smiled at each other and drank the wine in the bowl.

Upon seeing this, the six Meishan brothers also raised their glasses and joined in the joyful drinking.

For a while.

"Brother Nezha..."

"Second brother..."

In front of the temple of Erlang Zhenjun, there was constant laughter and the aroma of wine.

……

Qingcheng Mountain, this fairy mountain standing in Shu, is shrouded in clouds and mist, and has an ethereal aura. It is not far from Guanjiangkou and is a hunting ground often visited by Roaring Sky Dog.

Roaring Sky Dog rushed out of the temple of Erlang Zhenjun and, like a white lightning, was about to rush out of Guanjiangkou and run straight to Qingcheng Mountain.

Mount Qingcheng is not only a beautiful scenery on earth, but also the Taoist temple of Zhang Daoling.

Zhang Daoling was a close minister of the Jade Emperor and one of the four celestial masters in heaven. He was responsible for conveying memorials to the Jade Emperor, leading him to audiences, announcing imperial decrees, etc. He had a prominent status and great majesty.

In the heavenly court, Zhang Daoling is a very important figure, and all the gods treat him with respect.

However, his master, Yang Jian, who was Roaring Sky Dog, was unruly and would not obey orders.

He always held a disdainful attitude towards the rules and etiquette of heaven.

Yang Jian didn't pay much attention to Zhang Daoling, an important official in the Heavenly Palace, and didn't take him seriously.

Although Zhang Daoling had a prominent status, he was just a minister beside the Jade Emperor and did not have much interaction with Yang Jian.

Therefore, Yang Jian's attitude towards Zhang Daoling always seems so cold and distant.

As Yang Jian's loyal companion, Xiaotian Dog also follows his master's temperament and doesn't pay much attention to Zhang Daoling. He even often bares his teeth at Zhang Daoling.

The hundreds of miles of Qingcheng Mountain are the hunting grounds of his Roaring Sky Dog and his Roaring Sky Dog's back garden.

Let him gallop, let him play, let him pee and mark his territory.

This is what it means to "take advantage of the power of others".

If you want to beat a dog, you have to see who the dog's owner is.

Zhang Daoling was angry but dared not say anything.

After all, although Zhang Daoling was a close minister of the Jade Emperor, he was ultimately just a minister of the Jade Emperor. But Yang Jian was the Jade Emperor's nephew, so there was a difference in closeness between them. What could he do?

Why offend the Jade Emperor's nephew because of a dog?

Tell your uncle about your nephew?

The emperor's grace is unpredictable. As a close minister of the Jade Emperor, Zhang Daoling should be more sensible, do more things for the Jade Emperor, and cause less trouble for him.

This is the way of a "close minister" and the principle that Zhang Daoling should adhere to.

Moreover.

He is a great Taoist priest, so there is no need for him to bother with a dog.

Fall share.

Let him go.

……

"How can your own hunting ground be better than someone else's?"

"How can the food in your own bowl taste as good as the food in someone else's pot?"

“How can domestic flowers be as fragrant as wild flowers?”

Xiaotian Dog always thought like this in his heart.

Although the hunting grounds at Guanjiangkou were familiar and safe, every inch of land and every prey there had long lost their novelty and could not satisfy his heart that yearned for adventure.

He, Xiaotian Dog, just likes to run to other people’s hills and steal food!
He, Xiaotian Dog, just likes to "protect food" first and then "steal food"!
This is exciting enough.

Only then can you feel the sense of accomplishment in hunting.

Only then can you feel the sense of conquest when hunting.

After leaving the Temple of Erlang Zhenjun and heading southwest, Howling Sky Dog was like a wild horse that had broken free from its reins, with its four hooves galloping in the wind, and was about to run to his beloved hunting ground - "Qingcheng Mountain".

At this moment, Xiaotian Dog seemed to have become a different person, oh no, a different dog.

He is no longer the obedient Sky-Howling Dog in Erlang Zhenjun’s temple, but has transformed into the “Sun-Swallowing God” in the outside world.

He exudes a wild and unruly aura.

Mount Qingcheng, surrounded by undulating peaks and lush green forests, enjoys the reputation of "Qingcheng is the most secluded place in the world".

At the foot of Mount Qingcheng, there is an especially abundant species of creature that makes people shudder - the giant white python.

These "big white pythons" are huge in size, coiling like giant dragons, and their scales sparkle with a cold and deep luster, as if every scale contains endless chillness.

They either lurk in deep caves or lurk in dense grass, like hidden gods of death, quietly waiting for innocent passers-by to become their prey.

What is even more amazing is that after thousands of years of practice, many of the great white pythons in this forest have finally shed their bulky snake bodies and transformed into incredibly beautiful young women.

These women often have pretty faces and graceful figures. When they twist their waists like snaking snakes, they reveal endless charm, as if they were fairies from the sky who have come down to earth.

It makes people yearn for it.

(End of this chapter)