The Demon-Slaying Grandmaster

Chapter 290 Take action with all your strength
Upon returning to Baoxiang Kingdom, he inevitably began to flirt with the princess again.

Moreover, Li Jingxiao had driven away the Yellow Robe Monster twice, and in Baihuaxiu's eyes, Li Jingxiao was the most reliable person to rely on.

She was incredibly gentle with him.

Three days passed in a flash.

When Li Jingxiao arrived at the village next to Gao Laozhuang, he heard the villagers say that Old Pig had gone out yesterday and they didn't know where he had gone.

Li Jingxiao flew into the air, opened his third eye, and searched several times but couldn't find Zhu Bajie.

They had no choice but to give up their plan to have a drinking contest with Zhu Bajie.

Little did they know, Old Pig was not one to stay put.

Once you have money, your mindset changes.

Miss Gao still married him, but she also felt it was perfectly normal for him to go out and fool around.

Since Li Jingxiao couldn't find Old Pig, he went to find Little White Dragon instead, easily gaining 6 experience points.

Only then did he return to Baoxiang Kingdom in a relatively pleasant mood.

As they approached the vicinity of the capital, they suddenly felt a gust of evil wind rushing towards them from the ground.

Without a second thought, Li Jingxiao activated the "Shrinking the Abyss" technique and took a step forward.

His figure instantly appeared hundreds of meters away.

Looking back, he saw the yellow-robed monster slashing at the airspace where he had just been standing.

Upon seeing that it was the Yellow Robe Monster, Li Jingxiao was not angry but delighted.

I'm afraid that after being beaten twice, this guy will never dare to come back again.

Now that you're stepping forward yourself, that's experience delivered right to your door.

He took out his black and silver spear and charged towards the yellow-robed monster.

However, when Li Jingxiao stepped forward with his gun to fire, he was actually still on guard, wondering if someone would come to help Kui Mulang.

After all, it was Kui Mulang who first sought out Zhu Bajie as an ally. Having lost twice, it was normal for him to seek help.

Therefore, Li Jingxiao knew that if he were to be ambushed, Kui Mulang would not hold back like he had.

When the two clashed, Li Jingxiao appeared to be launching a preemptive attack, but in reality, he only managed to launch five attacks.

Kui Mulang neutralized their advantage in the attack.

Seeing this, Li Jingxiao immediately changed his strategy and avoided a direct confrontation.

Relying on the pace of "Diving into the Abyss and Shrinking the Earth," I kept fighting him.

Kui Mulang watched as he watched more than twenty moves pass by without managing to defeat the stinky Taoist priest, and he was secretly astonished.

The anger in my heart is growing stronger.

Moreover, the thought of the news I had gathered from Baoxiang Kingdom during the seven or eight days I spent recuperating from my injuries...

The princess was grateful to the stinky Taoist priest for saving her life, and she had fallen for him and was already at the point of discussing marriage.

The anger in my heart intensified.

No man could stand having the meat he hadn't even gotten a chance to eat stolen.

Suddenly, a pair of eyes widened, and a voice shouted "Stop!" at Li Jingxiao.

Unexpectedly, a ball of blue light suddenly emanated from the Taoist priest, blocking the 'immobilization spell' he was about to cast.

Li Jingxiao was overjoyed.

He himself likes to use the 'immobilization spell', which can freeze the enemy for two or three seconds, or even just one second.

They're all enough for me to chop down with one blow and knock my opponent down.

Unexpectedly, the 'Sun Golden Wheel', which had always been relatively inconspicuous, was able to actively defend against and block the immobilization spell.

The secret passage read: "This Sun and Moon Golden Wheel truly lives up to its reputation as a divine artifact of the Kunlun Sect in the Shu Mountain world."

Li Jingxiao chuckled and, taking advantage of Kui Mulang's momentary surprise, swiftly closed the distance.

As he thrust out his spear, he shouted "Freeze!" at Kui Mulang, instantly freezing him in place just like the previous two times.

Just as Kui Mulang thought that Li Jingxiao would suddenly appear behind him again and launch a sneak attack with a stick,

But then Li Jingxiao smiled, and lightning flashed in his eyes. Soon, dark clouds gathered in the sky.

As it opened its mouth and spewed out countless flames, the Big Dipper Sword, the Frost Sword, and the Thunder Sword appeared out of thin air under the cover of the flames.

In the blink of an eye, the three flying swords transformed into dozens, even hundreds.

Li Jingxiao also put away his bright silver spear and drew his +8 level 100 Demon-Slaying Sword from his back.

The fully-leveled Sword Control Technique suddenly activated the Sword Domain.

Countless flying swords rained down like a storm, piercing towards Kui Mulang.

Kui Mulang's pupils contracted upon seeing this, and he secretly thought to himself that something was wrong.

After breaking free from the immobilization technique, the dark clouds in the sky began to unleash streaks of lightning.

As flames attacked again, without thinking, he cleaved them in two with a single stroke, just like last time.

But then he saw a sky full of lightning, mixed with countless flying swords, piercing towards him.

Kui Mulang felt a chill run down his spine and turned to flee without a second thought.

Unfortunately, just as it transformed into a gust of wind, the Big Dipper Seven Star Sword's built-in Seven Star Array was already activated.

Instantly, Kui Mulang was trapped in the sword formation.

Then countless flying swords, accompanied by lightning, rained down like a Gatling gun's bullets.

The blows struck Kui Mulang with a clanging sound.

If it weren't for the fact that Kui Mulang was a star in the Heavenly Court and had also learned the Taoist methods of body tempering...

Otherwise, with just this one move, he might have been instantly killed.

However, the Frost Sword is level 30 and the Thunder Sword is level 50.

While his attack power was indeed insufficient, Li Jingxiao used the Frost Sword and the Thunder Sword.

What's important is the 'certain probability of causing the target to become paralyzed'.

And the effect of 'having a certain probability of causing the target to act slowly'.

The probability of being stabbed by a sword is indeed not high.

But when it changes to hundreds or thousands, the probability becomes much higher.

Sure enough, within seconds, Kui Mulang withstood countless flying swords without getting injured.

Li Jingxiao was incredibly envious.

However, not long after, Kui Mulang began to move slowly, clearly indicating that he had been frozen.

Then, lightning crackled from his body, and he felt a sudden numbness, rendering him unable to move.

Taking advantage of the opportunity, Li Jingxiao closed in, gripped the Demon-Slaying Sword in his hand, and slashed at his neck.

Li Jingxiao wouldn't actually kill Kui Mulang.

Moreover, after doing two business deals with Lao Zhu, killing and robbing for money, and gaining so much experience.

Li Jingxiao's thoughts have also changed somewhat.

Anyway, there are plenty of demons in Xiniu Hezhou, so there's no need to get entangled with Kui Mulang any longer.

That's why I went all out, just to scare this guy away.

To avoid having to worry about him all the time, and that he might secretly run away and steal Baihuaxiu after she leaves the house.

Kui Mulang was indeed so frightened that his face turned pale, and he thought to himself, 'My life is over.'

He instinctively shouted, "Spare their lives! We're on the same side! We're on the same side!"

Li Jingxiao feigned confusion, stopping the Demon-Slaying Sword an inch from Kui Mulang's neck.

A notification sounded in my mind: +16 experience points.

Kui Mulang finally breathed a sigh of relief.

He hurriedly replied, "Fellow Daoist, I am not a demon from the mortal realm. My relationship with the Third Princess of Baoxiang Kingdom is a continuation of a predestined marriage from a previous life."

"Bullshit!" Li Jingxiao shouted, feigning anger. "Since it was a predestined relationship from a past life, what does it have to do with you in this life?"
Besides, if you and the princess were truly destined for each other in a past life, then the proper betrothal and marriage ceremony would have been the only way to show your sincerity. Why did you have to come and forcibly take her away?

After saying that, he glanced at Kui Mulang with a strange expression a few times.

With a look of disgust, he continued, "With your looks, saying that the princess liked you in a past life is just fooling a fool!"

Kui Mulang gave an awkward smile, explaining that he had revealed his demonic appearance in order to conceal his identity as one of the twenty-eight constellations in the sky.

It is indeed quite ferocious.

Moreover, one cannot simply say that one had arranged to meet a celestial maiden from a previous life in the mortal realm, and that it was merely due to worldly desires and lustful thoughts.

It was that the Jade Maiden was going to be reincarnated, but he couldn't bear to give up his cultivation. That's why he secretly descended to the mortal realm.

If you really say that, you'll lose all face when you return to Heaven.

After thinking it over for a while, he came up with an explanation.

He feigned embarrassment and said, "Fellow Daoist, you may not know, but that princess was originally a celestial maiden who had an affair with me."

And yet, I fear that it would tarnish the celestial palace.

I will descend to the mortal realm and become a mountain monster, waiting for the princess to be reincarnated and grow up, so that I can reunite with her and keep my promise.

Having served as a mountain king for many years, he had inevitably picked up some rough and unruly habits.

Thinking about the princess's noble status in this life, it would take quite a bit of effort to marry her.

For convenience, they simply seized the cave and became husband and wife.

Li Jingxiao rolled his eyes at Kui Mulang after hearing this.

Then he stared at the guy for a while, pretending to be serious.

Just as Kui Mulang thought Li Jingxiao didn't believe him, Li Jingxiao suddenly opened a third eye on his forehead.

After glancing at Kui Mulang a few times, a look of surprise appeared on his face.

Sheathed the Demon-Slaying Sword and said irritably, "Star Lord, you have quite the nerve to come to the mortal realm in private."

Anyway, as long as you are willing to admit your mistake, the Jade Emperor should not punish you severely.

But forcibly taking a princess from a country is a serious crime.

Aren't you afraid that if the Great Celestial Venerable finds out, he'll have you taken to the Execution Platform?

Upon hearing the words "Star Lord," Kui Mulang knew that Li Jingxiao had truly seen through his identity.

As for whether the Jade Emperor would severely punish him, Kui Mulang was not worried at all.

Without some backing, he wouldn't dare to actually descend to the mortal realm.

However, if someone insists on holding onto it, that's another story.

Therefore, Kui Mulang dared not do anything to Li Jingxiao at this time.

Fortunately, although Li Jingxiao's words were stern, they were also tinged with a teasing tone.

Knowing that Li Jingxiao had seen through his identity, he would no longer harm him.

As for the plan to ambush and kill Li Jingxiao after he released him, that was the plan.

Kui Mulang only had to think about it to realize how incredibly skilled this Taoist priest was.

Their background must be extraordinary.

If we kill him, we'll inevitably anger his master, and then things will really get out of hand.

He gave an awkward smile, cupped his hands in a respectful bow, and said, "Please keep this a secret, fellow Daoist. I will surely repay you in the future."

Li Jingxiao nodded without hesitation: "I am not a heavenly inspector, I have neither the time nor the inclination to report on others."

After saying this, he showed a troubled expression, sighed, and said, "Alas, the Star Lord is foolish and has missed a great marriage opportunity."

After I rescued the princess, I... I...

Seeing Li Jingxiao's troubled expression, Kui Mulang realized that he couldn't continue speaking.

I understand what Li Jingxiao means.

They had previously sent people to Baoxiang Kingdom to inquire, and it was already clear that the Taoist priest and the princess had likely already consummated their marriage.

That's when I felt too embarrassed to continue.

For a moment, Kui Mulang also felt that he was really 'confused'.

He couldn't defeat the Taoist priest and was almost captured alive.

How could they possibly have the face to compete with others for Princess Baihuaxiu?
Kui Mulang sighed inwardly, "Fate is indeed playing tricks on people," and was speechless.

He bowed to Li Jingxiao and said, "Fellow Daoist, things have come to this point, there's no point in saying more."

I will now return to the Heavenly Court.

When you and the princess hold your wedding ceremony, please send them an invitation. I will certainly present them with a generous gift.

After saying that, this guy actually wanted to go back to Heaven.

Li Jingxiao was also relieved.

As for the question of whether Kui Mulang's return to Heaven would reduce the number of tribulations after the start of the Journey to the West, there is one less tribulation.

After a moment's thought, Li Jingxiao decided to find other monsters to make up the numbers.

There are many monsters like the snake demon from Snake Ridge Mountain in Xiniu Hezhou.

The only thing to worry about is Guanyin Bodhisattva, the chief director of Journey to the West, because she feels she has brought unnecessary trouble to her.

He might just replace Kui Mulang and become the substitute for Baoxiang Kingdom in this crisis.

That would mean I'd be in trouble.

However, Li Jingxiao suddenly changed his mind.

He spared Kui Mulang and kept the secret from him until the Journey to the West group was almost at Baoxiang Kingdom.

If all else fails, I can just bring him back, and then I can take the princess out for a trip.

Once Kui Mulang has completed his mission and returned to Heaven, he will bring the princess back with him.

Even if Kui Mulang doesn't agree, Li Jingxiao isn't afraid.

Of the eighty-one tribulations, Sun Wukong mostly just put on a show.

As long as he doesn't provoke Sun Wukong, he won't necessarily kill the gatekeeper boss.

As for Pigsy and Sandy, Li Jingxiao wasn't afraid of them at all.

When the pilgrimage team arrived in Baoxiang Kingdom, he personally went out of the city for 10 miles to welcome them.

Excuses are easy to find. Based on his friendship with Pigsy, he asked the four of them to rest in Baoxiang Kingdom for a few days.

If I treat them warmly for a few more days, the four of them will definitely develop a good impression of me.

Then, he pretended to say that demons had been causing trouble around Baoxiang Kingdom.

Not only could he not defeat the demon, but he was also injured several times.

So he asked Sun Wukong to help him subdue the demon, considering his friendship with Zhu Bajie.

In this way, not only will the blame be shifted to other demons, but the eighty-one tribulations will not be reduced by 'one'.

He was able to occupy Wanzishan and Boyuedong.

So after watching Kui Mulang fly away, Li Jingxiao glanced around Wanzishan.

Kui Mulang's judgment was quite good; Wanzishan was a scenic spot, and it was quite famous in Baoxiang Kingdom and within a few hundred miles around.

The exterior of the Boyue Cave looks like a tower, but with some renovations, the cave itself is quite large.

If you tidy it up and treat it as a temporary new home in this world, it's actually quite nice.

Li Jingxiao casually summoned over a hundred Yellow Turban warriors, who cleaned and tidied the place overnight.

Then there's the glittering dragon throne and the jade and gemstone-inlaid tables and chairs that were looted from the dragon palace of the old dragon in Tianchi.

Red coral, blue and white coral, gold coral, and purple coral ornaments.

Jade, white jade, gold and silver wine jugs and utensils.

Crystal chandeliers, luminous pearls, huge pearl curtains, amethyst curtains, and other items were brought out and arranged.

Let's renovate the Jade Dragon Palace plaque.

Fortunately, this piece of jade was not only large but also thick. After grinding away the four characters of "Tianchi Longgong" and carving the three characters "Boyue Cave", the plaque was still 4 inches thick.

After everything was tidied up, Li Jingxiao took a walk around inside and outside.

And you know what? It doesn't look particularly conspicuous from the outside.

But the interior of the cave is so luxurious and extravagant that it resembles a celestial abode.

They arranged for about a hundred Yellow Turban warriors to serve as guards.

The next morning, Li Jingxiao flew back to Baoxiang Kingdom and brought the princess to Boyue Cave.

Baihua Xiu was immediately drawn to the luxurious interior of the cave.

When she heard that this cave was a home specially built for her by Li Jingxiao, and that most of the things in the cave came from the Dragon Palace, she was overjoyed.

Baihua Xiu immediately hugged Li Jingxiao tightly and wouldn't let go.

When emotions are running high, a bit of sweet talk is inevitable.

(End of this chapter)