Journey to the West: Beginning with the Apprenticeship of Bodhi Patriarch

Chapter 292 Wu Zhou's destiny is halved
Time flies, and before I knew it, a year has gone by.

After leaving Nanzhanbu Continent and traveling to Xiniuhe Continent for a long time, he did not see anyone who heard the Tao. When they passed by Lingtai Fangcun Mountain, he and his companions returned to Fangcun Mountain, rested for a while, paid homage to the ancestor, and then went out again.

A group of people were traveling on the mountain road of Lingtai Fangcun Mountain. Spiritual beasts came and offered fruits to welcome them. It was very lively.

Zhu Bajie was carrying a load on his shoulder, and when he saw a few fruits in his pocket, he smiled happily and said, "When I came here before, the spirit beast bullied me a lot, but this time it's different, it actually gave me fruits."

The immortal said with a smile: "When you came here before, you bullied the spirit beasts in the mountains. The spirit beasts in the mountains were unwilling to give in and naturally dealt with you. Now that you follow me up the mountain, things will be different."

Qingniu said, "Master, don't worry. I'm watching him. I won't let him do anything wrong now."

The immortal nodded and said, "With King Si watching over me, I can rest assured."

The group traveled to the Slanting Moon Three Stars Cave, which was about to enter the immortal palace. However, Zhu Bajie was afraid of the ancestor and did not dare to go in, so he went outside with Qingniu.

The Immortal merely told Green Ox to keep an eye on Zhu Bajie, then released the White Deer to rest, and led Zuo Liang and Bull Demon King into the Three Stars Immortal Palace.

The Bull Demon King asked in a low voice, "Master, is it really okay to teach that green bull to be with Zhu Bajie?"

The real person asked back, "What's the problem?"

The Bull Demon King said, "Master, I think that Green Bull is not very reliable. If he and Zhu Bajie are together, without your supervision, I am afraid that their cultivation will be affected."

Jiang Yuan smiled and said, "The road is right under your feet, Niu'er, don't think too much."

The Bull Demon King had no choice but to respond.

The group had not gone far when they suddenly saw Sun Wukong leaping out from nowhere and blocking their way.

When Sun Wukong saw the real person, he bowed and said, "Big Brother! I didn't know you were coming!"

Jiang Yuan stepped forward and helped Sun Wukong up, saying, "Why are you being so polite, Wukong? How did Wukong know that I'm back?"

Sun Wukong replied, "To be honest, Senior Brother, I was listening to Master's lecture. It was Master who told me that Senior Brother had returned, so I came to greet him."

Jiang Yuan said, "I am going to pay my respects to Master Yu. Wukong, you can take Niu Wang and Zheng Yuan to rest. I will come back to talk to you after I pay my respects to Master Yu."

Sun Wukong responded and led Niu Mowang and Zuo Liang away.

Jiang Yuan walked quickly across the Yaotai and along the path to the master's quiet room. He saw that the door of the master's quiet room was wide open, as if the master had known that the immortal would come.

Jiang Yuan walked quickly forward to the quiet room, bowed deeply, and said, "Master, I have returned home. I hope you will allow me to come in and pay my respects to you."

The master was sitting quietly in the room, enjoying peace. When he heard what the boy said, he laughed and scolded him, "You boy, since you are coming home, why are you being so polite outside? How can I stop you from coming in?"

Jiang Yuan shook his head and said, "Master, etiquette cannot be abolished."

The master said, "I knew you would say this, so hurry up and come in."

Jiang Yuan got the permission and walked into the room. When he arrived in front of the master's quiet room, he bowed again and said, "Disciple Guangxin, I pay my respects to the master."

The master looked at Jiang Yuan for a long time, and only felt relieved when he saw that he was not hurt, and said, "Boy, why did you come back at this time? I saw that you have not completed your work, so you should not come back at this time. But what happened?"

Jiang Yuan bowed and said, "Master, because of the changes in Nanzhanbuzhou, I am traveling to Xiniuhezhou. Now I am passing by my home, so I entered to pay my respects to you. Only when I know that you are safe can I travel with peace of mind." The master said, "In the past, when Dayu was controlling the flood, he passed by his home three times but did not enter. But you, a child, entered as soon as you passed by your home."

Jiang Yuan smiled and said, "I don't have the courage of King Yu. If I pass by your house, I will go in and pay my respects to you, Master."

The master pointed at Jiang Yuan, but did not say anything more. He said, "Stop, stop, stop. You, boy, are causing me so much trouble. Sit down quickly."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Yuan bowed again and then sat down. He looked at the crystal clear peaches on the table and knew that these peaches were not from this world.

The ancestor said: "This peach is a treasure from heaven, a treasure bestowed by the great celestial being himself. Please use it to satisfy your craving."

Jiang Yuan shook his head and said, "How can a disciple use such a treasure? I will keep it for Master to enjoy."

The master smiled and said, "My boy, now that we have reached this stage of cultivation, these peaches are of no use to us. The only use is to satisfy our cravings. You can use them as you like."

Jiang Yuan still refused and said, "It is useless, so I will leave it to Master."

Seeing that Jiang Yuan didn't need it, the master had to give up and said, "You are still as powerful as ever, boy. Your temperament hasn't changed."

Jiang Yuan smiled and said, "Master, my personality has not changed. This is a happy thing."

The master said, "As you said, nothing has changed, which is a good thing. But you have this kind of character, so practicing will be twice as effective with half the effort. Boy, you are back now because the fate of the Southern Continent has changed, right?"

Jiang Yuan said, "To be honest, Master, the fate of the Southern Continent has changed. Master has great magical powers, and nothing in the world can be hidden from Master. Wu Zhou has a master who wants to find his disciple. In order to avoid all kinds of troubles, I will leave."

The ancestor smiled and said, "With your ability, why should you fear a dynasty in the world?"

Jiang Yuan said: "Master, I am not afraid, but you should not rashly make enemies with them. All living beings suffer, so why make them suffer more?"

The master said, "You are kind, so be it. But they have the intention of sending troops to capture you. This cannot be ignored. Wu Zhou has fifteen years of luck, so let's reduce it by half as a punishment. Boy, what do you think?"

Jiang Yuan said: "Disciple thanks the master."

The ancestor shook his head and said, "You are too kind, boy. You are cold on the outside but warm on the inside. You must know that you are my heir. Anyone who offends you, no matter who it is, should be punished. It is Lingshan who offends you. You can ask for justice from them. If there is anything lacking, your master will go there and support you."

Jiang Yuan smiled and said, "Master, if there is any offense, I will definitely seek justice."

The master said, "I am afraid you are too kind, boy. You can stay at home for a while before going out again."

Jiang Yuan bowed again and said, "Master, since you have said this, I will definitely serve you and listen to your teachings. I hope you will not mind my nagging."

The master stretched out his hand and the ruler on the real person's waist fell down. He gently slapped the real person and said, "You keep saying such things. If I disliked you, why would I have taught you for so many years? Don't say such nonsense again in the future."

The founder of the Jiang Yuan sect was hit, and he held his head in silence, pretending to be in pain.

The master didn't know whether to laugh or cry, and said, "You have been practicing for many years, and you are known as a Taoist master by the world. How can you look like a Taoist child? Get out of here quickly, and don't act like a Taoist in front of me anymore."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Yuan had no choice but to bow and leave without saying anything more.

(End of this chapter)