I am a fairy in Journey to the West

Sun Wukong, still in the same Taoist form, came to visit Liu Yanchang's home.

Upon seeing Liu Yanchang, Sun Wukong went straight to the point and asked, "Where is your Chenxiang?"

Upon seeing that it was Sun Wukong, Liu Yanchang hurriedly put down everything he was doing and quickly stood up to greet him, saying, "Great Sage? What brings you here? Please, please come in."

They invited Sun Wukong into the house, brewed a pot of hot tea, and brought it to him. Sun Wukong then asked about the matter again.

Liu Yanchang sighed and said to Sun Wukong, "Chenxiang has gone to Taoshan."

"Oh? You went to Taoshan?" Sun Wukong's gaze shifted. "Did you go to see the Third Holy Mother?"

"Exactly." Liu Yanchang said with a wry smile, "The child is grown up, and we can't hide it anymore."

Sun Wukong laughed upon hearing this, saying, "A real man should always have some responsibility. Since he has the desire to find his mother, there is no need to obstruct him too much."

Liu Yanchang asked in surprise, "Great Sage, aren't you going to blame him?"

"Why would I blame him? I just came to see how you and your son are doing." Sun Wukong asked Liu Yanchang, "Are you doing alright?"

Liu Yanchang quickly cupped his hands and said, "Thanks to the Great Sage, I was settled here. Not to mention that I can be self-sufficient by farming and working every day, there are more and more fruits and mountain products in Lingtai Mountain all year round to eat and enjoy."

Sun Wukong laughed heartily and said, "This Lingtai Mountain is a sacred mountain, where everything is abundant."

After saying that, Sun Wukong took a sip of hot tea and said, "Since Chenxiang went to Taoshan to find his mother and you are living a good life, then I am relieved."

Liu Yanchang said, "Great Sage, why don't you eat here before going back?"

"Hey." Sun Wukong waved his hand and said, "I, Old Sun, do not eat human grains, so I won't eat. I'll go back first. If you or Chenxiang encounter any difficulties in the future, just shout 'Great Sage Equal to Heaven,' and I, Old Sun, will sense it and come to your rescue immediately."

Upon hearing this, Liu Yanchang quickly bowed and said, "Yes, Yanchang will remember. Thank you, Great Sage."

Sun Wukong waved his hand, then got up and walked outside. With a light step, he rode the clouds and flew back to Lingtai Mountain.

Sun Wukong landed directly in Danchi Ridge and saw the Great Sage Huangfeng busy in the peach grove, so he descended from the clouds and landed in the grove.

The Great Sage Huang Feng looked up and said, "The peaches aren't ripe yet; you've come too early."

Sun Wukong said, "I'm not here to eat peaches."

The Great Sage Yellow Wind said, "What monkey doesn't eat peaches?"

Sun Wukong stepped forward and clung to the Yellow Wind Great Sage, saying, "Brother, haven't you been intimate with my golden cudgel for a long time? Are you feeling uncomfortable all over?"

The Great Sage Huang Feng laughed and said, "As expected of the Victorious Fighting Buddha, you speak with much more confidence now."

"Tch! I, Old Sun, have been tough ever since I sprang from a stone, and I've never backed down!" Sun Wukong said.

The Great Sage Yellow Wind stopped what he was doing, looked at Sun Wukong with a smile, and said, "Then, Buddha, what brings you to my humble abode today?"

Sun Wukong chuckled, "Hey, what's all this talk about teachings between brothers like us? I just have something I wanted to ask you."

The Great Sage Yellow Wind asked, "What is it that even Buddha Sun doesn't know?"

"You're making me feel ashamed!" After saying that, Sun Wukong asked Huang Feng Dasheng, "That Liu Chenxiang, I don't know who gave him guidance, learned that his mother is the Third Holy Mother, and even set off for Taoshan. Do you have any leads on this matter?"

The Great Sage Huang Feng said, "I am the God of Lingtai Mountain. The affairs of the people below the mountain are none of my business. You've asked the wrong person."

"You really don't know the inside story?" Sun Wukong asked again to confirm.

The Great Sage Huang Feng said, "I really don't know. Why don't you go to the Eight Immortals Pavilion and ask?"

"The Eight Immortals Pavilion?" Sun Wukong looked up at the pavilion standing atop Danchi Ridge, and after a moment exclaimed, "My uncle is up there?"

“Yes.” The Great Sage Huang Feng nodded.

Upon hearing this, Sun Wukong patted the Yellow Wind Great Sage on the shoulder, then soared into the Eight Immortals Pavilion on a cloud.

Sun Wukong stood outside the pavilion and looked inside. He saw Zhuang Yan lying on a bamboo couch taking a nap. He then turned around and tiptoed away.

Unexpectedly, Zhuang Yan's voice came from inside the pavilion: "Is that Wukong?"

Sun Wukong snapped out of his daze, quickly composed himself, and then lifted the bamboo curtain to enter. "Nephew greets Uncle."

Zhuang Yan sat cross-legged on the bamboo couch and said to Sun Wukong, "No need for formalities, what can I do for you?"

Sun Wukong stepped forward, sat down on the bamboo chair next to him, and then told Zhuang Yan about Liu Chenxiang.

After listening, Zhuang Yan said, "Someone is manipulating the secrets of heaven, but we don't know what their purpose is. However, in any case, Liu Chenxiang will inevitably be involved."

Sun Wukong nodded and said, "Uncle is right. If it were me, Old Sun, who knew that my birth mother was suppressed under a mountain, I would not let it go either."

After saying that, Sun Wukong turned to Zhuang Yan and asked, "Uncle, is the person who is manipulating Liu Chenxiang's secrets behind the scenes trying to use him?"

Zhuang Yan said, "Perhaps so. It depends on Liu Chenxiang's future goals. Both Buddhism and Buddhism have their own plans regarding the matter of the Three Holy Mothers. Both of them are involved in the cause and effect."

Sun Wukong instantly understood, "Uncle means that whichever family Liu Chenxiang attacks first, that other family might be the one manipulating the heavens behind the scenes?"

Zhuang Yan said, "Even if any one of the three founders of the Brahma sect manipulated the secrets of heaven, they could not hide it from me. Only if the three of them worked together could they do so without leaving a trace. Of course, we cannot rule out the possibility that it is the Buddha-demon Mara. He came from outside the mortal world and may have left behind some means to manipulate the secrets of heaven outside the mortal world without leaving a trace."

Sun Wukong nodded and said, "Uncle is right."

Zhuang Yan looked at him and said, "Your Flower Fruit Mountain is in the Eastern Divine Continent. Right now, the Eastern Buddha and the Northern Buddha have already passed away, but their primordial spirits are still alive and have entered the world to cultivate again. The Western Niuhe Continent has also suffered a great calamity, and the Buddhist sect is in grave danger. The fact that you, the Victorious Fighting Buddha, use Flower Fruit Mountain as your place of practice means that the power of the Buddhist sect has not completely withdrawn from the Eastern Divine Continent, so you don't need to stay in the Western Niuhe Continent all the time."

Sun Wukong laughed and said, "I understand what you mean, Uncle. After I repay the favor to the Third Holy Mother in a few days, I will return to Flower Fruit Mountain."

"Hmm." Zhuang Yan nodded and said, "My disciple is in the mortal realm. We can send her into the fray and observe the situation through her. Perhaps we can find some clues."

Sun Wukong said, "However, Xiniu Hezhou is too dangerous now. She has not yet become an immortal, and her life is in danger."

Zhuang Yan looked at Sun Wukong calmly, a composed smile on his face.

Sun Wukong suddenly realized, slapped his forehead, and said, "Nephew, I understand."

He only knew that it was dangerous for Liang Nu, a mortal cultivator, to travel in Xiniu Hezhou, but he forgot whose disciple she was.

The Heavenly Silkworm King distributed all the gold and silver treasures in the cave to the demons, and then, keeping his promise, led Liu Chenxiang all the way to Tao Mountain.

Two months had passed since they set off, and the Heavenly Silkworm King's estimate of the journey was still somewhat conservative.

Although he could ride the wind with Liu Chenxiang, he dared not be too ostentatious, after all, Xiniu Hezhou was now full of demons.

Once a conflict arises with those demons, not only will it waste time, but it could also be dangerous if you encounter someone you can't defeat.

So the two of them traveled on foot during the day and rode the wind at night, enduring wind and rain, and finally arrived safely at Taoshan after two months.

Taoshan is an isolated mountain peak, entirely composed of clay.

It is described as an isolated mountain because Taoshan is not connected to the surrounding mountains at all, but stands alone, looking out of place with its surroundings.

But even so, the moment Liu Chenxiang saw this mountain, she seemed to feel something, and tears instantly streamed down her face. The next moment, Liu Chenxiang knelt down before Tao Mountain, kowtowed three times, and murmured through her tear-blurred vision, "Mother, your child has come to see you."

After saying that, Liu Chenxiang kowtowed three more times.

The three kowtows caused the entire Tao Mountain to tremble slightly, which startled the Heavenly Silkworm King standing nearby.

At the same time, a beam of Buddhist light flashed across Tao Mountain, and the Bodhisattva Zhunti appeared. He looked down the mountain and saw Liu Chenxiang kneeling and kowtowing there.

Bodhisattva Cundi sighed softly, "This day has finally come."

Below Tao Mountain, the suppressed Holy Mother of the Third Princess is sitting in meditation. Compared to eighteen years ago, her appearance is still as beautiful as ever, but she has long since shed her former immaturity and liveliness, becoming mature and dignified.

"Hmm?" The Third Holy Mother frowned, her mind suddenly scattered, and she abruptly opened her eyes.

At that moment, she sensed that a close relative had come to the mountains, but she didn't know who it was.

This feeling lingered for a long time, disturbing the mind of the Holy Mother of the Three Kingdoms, until she put her hands together and chanted, "Namo Cundi Buddha Mother Bodhisattva, be merciful."

The next moment, the Bodhisattva Cundi, enveloped in Buddha's light, appeared before the Third Holy Mother.

As soon as Bodhisattva Cundi appeared, she said to the Third Holy Mother, "Third Holy Mother, someone has come to see you."

The Third Holy Mother quickly rose and bowed, then asked, "May I ask, Bodhisattva, who is that person outside?"

The Bodhisattva Cundi smiled and uttered three words: "Liu Chenxiang".

The Third Holy Mother's heart clenched, and her eyes quickly reddened. "Liu Chenxiang, is Chenxiang my son?"

“Yes,” said Bodhisattva Cundi, “he’s already a young man.”

Upon hearing this, the Holy Mother of the Third Princess could no longer hold back her tears. After a moment, she calculated the time with her fingers and murmured, "Eighteen years. I can't believe it's been eighteen years."

Just then, Liu Chenxiang's voice suddenly came from inside, "Mother, your son Chenxiang has come to see you, Mother. Can you hear my voice?"

Hearing that slightly childish voice, the Third Holy Mother burst into tears and hurriedly looked up to reply, "Chenxiang, Mother heard you. Why are you here? Where is your father?"

The Bodhisattva Cundi, standing to the side, wore a smile, but inwardly she became extremely vigilant.

Even as a mountain goddess, she didn't use her divine power to communicate with the outside world, so how did Liu Chenxiang's voice get in?

Bodhisattva Cundi stepped aside and released her magical power to cover the entire area around Taoshan, closely monitoring everything within a thousand miles of Taoshan.

The Heavenly Silkworm King outside was the first to feel the divine power of Bodhisattva Cundi. The magnificent Buddhist teachings pressed down on him so much that he could hardly breathe and had no choice but to kneel on the ground with a thud.

Meanwhile, the voice of the Third Holy Mother echoed from the foot of Tao Mountain, reaching Liu Chenxiang's ears.

Liu Chenxiang trembled with excitement, and tears streamed down her face uncontrollably.

He immediately poured out his longing for the Holy Mother of the Three Realms and the grievances of not having a mother all these years.
Inside and outside the mountains, the mother and son talked and cried their hearts out.

The Heavenly Silkworm King was under great pressure because the Buddhist aura of Bodhisattva Cundi had not dissipated, causing him to be drenched in sweat and his clothes to be soaked through.

Finally, Liu Chenxiang said, "Mother, I want to see you. I want to know what you look like."

But the Third Holy Mother remained silent and did not answer for a long time. Liu Chenxiang asked several more times.

Finally, the Third Holy Mother said, "Chenxiang, go back and take good care of your father. Mother is doing well here, so don't worry."

"No!" Liu Chenxiang said, "I am not a motherless person. Families all over the world can enjoy the happiness of family life, so why should our family be treated differently?! I refuse to accept this!"

Upon hearing this, the Third Holy Mother immediately realized the danger and hurriedly said, "Chenxiang! Don't think like that. Mother was suppressed because she violated the heavenly rules. Don't blame anyone."

But Liu Chenxiang continued, "Mother, don't worry, I will definitely rescue you, and our family will be reunited!"

After saying this, Liu Chenxiang wiped away her tears and, ignoring the Third Holy Mother's advice, said directly to the Heavenly Silkworm King, "Brother Heavenly Silkworm, I want to dig this mountain out and rescue my mother."

"Huh? Digging up a mountain?!" The Heavenly Silkworm King looked up at the towering Tao Mountain and stared wide-eyed for a moment.

"Don't dig!"

"Don't dig!"

Two voices rang out simultaneously: one was the voice of the Third Holy Mother, and the other was the voice of the Heavenly Silkworm King.

The reason why the Third Holy Mother wouldn't allow the digging is simple: she violated the heavenly rules and was suppressed by Zhuang Yan. This mountain is definitely not something Liu Chenxiang can dig up, and the Jade Palace of the Mortal Realm would never allow him to dig it up.

As for the Heavenly Silkworm King, he understood his reasoning very well. This was a sacred mountain, and digging into a sacred mountain was a sin, which could potentially lead to his own downfall.

So Liu Chenxiang said to the Heavenly Silkworm King, "Brother, thank you for bringing me here all the way. I will repay your great kindness in the future. I have made up my mind to dig out this mountain to rescue my mother. I will trouble you to go back and tell my father that I will not be returning for the time being."

Upon hearing this, the Heavenly Silkworm King knew that Liu Chenxiang had made up his mind, so he did not try to persuade him further, but simply stood silently.

At this moment, the Third Holy Mother began to comfort and persuade Liu Chenxiang, but to no avail. Liu Chenxiang looked at Tao Shan with firm eyes and said, "Mother, don't worry, I will definitely rescue you."

The Holy Mother was pacing anxiously inside, but at that very moment, her voice could no longer be heard.

No matter what she said, Liu Chenxiang outside did not respond.

Meanwhile, the Third Holy Mother was extremely anxious. After Liu Chenxiang did not respond for a long time, she realized that something was wrong and hurriedly sought help from the Bodhisattva Zhunti.

Bodhisattva Cundi monitored for a long time but could not find the person behind the scenes, so she had to withdraw her magical power.

Upon hearing the Third Holy Mother's plea for help, Bodhisattva Zhunti smiled and said, "This mountain was transformed from a pottery jar by the Divine Emperor of Shenxiao. It is not something a mortal like him can dig up. The Third Holy Mother need not worry."

The Third Holy Mother said, "I am afraid that the Jade Palace of the Mortal Realm will punish him."

Bodhisattva Cundi pondered for a moment, then said, "Don't worry, Third Holy Mother, this humble monk will keep an eye on things."

Upon hearing this, the Third Holy Mother immediately bowed to the Bodhisattva Cundi and said, "Thank you, Bodhisattva! You are so compassionate!"

Then, a flash of Buddhist light appeared on the body of Bodhisattva Cundi, and she disappeared from the scene in an instant.

At the foot of Tao Mountain, Liu Chenxiang had already begun preparing to excavate the mountain. Looking at the tenacious and stubborn young man before him, the Heavenly Silkworm King stamped his foot and thought to himself, "Damn it, since we're going to curry favor with him, how can we give up halfway? Let's gamble!"

Thinking of this, the Heavenly Silkworm King stepped forward and said, "Brother Chenxiang, since you've made up your mind, then I have nothing more to say. I'll help you dig the mountain!"

Upon hearing this, Liu Chenxiang looked up at the Heavenly Silkworm King with deep emotion in her eyes.

The two then stopped talking and began digging in the mountain. Two days later, the Heavenly Silkworm King went directly to a village outside the mountain and spent some silver to buy some hoes and picks.

The demon and the human began digging into the mountain, but as Bodhisattva Cundi said, this Tao Mountain was not something they could dig up as they pleased.

At first, digging the outer perimeter was relatively easy, but once they reached the main body of Taoshan, it became extremely difficult. The two of them dug in one spot for three days and three nights, and they only managed to dig out a few pieces of rock as thick as a fingernail.

Seeing this, the Heavenly Silkworm King clicked his tongue in amazement and said, "How can this mountain be so hard? At this rate, it won't be finished even in a hundred years!"

Liu Chenxiang remained silent, only focusing on swinging his pickaxe. With each dull thud of metal clashing against stone, sparks flew as the pickaxe struck the mountainside. (End of Chapter)