The Demon-Slaying Grandmaster

Chapter 329 Leave a toll

When Qingniu heard that they weren't here to take his life, he realized they weren't coming.

Relieved, he nodded hastily at Li Jingxiao's warning.

They were afraid that if they were late, they would get a beating.

However, thinking back on the past few years since I descended to the mortal realm, I do seem to have become increasingly arrogant.

The master in the secret passage is indeed a master; he even knows what I'm thinking.

When he looked at Li Jingxiao again, Qingniu's expression became even more respectful.

Only then did Li Jingxiao have a thought, and the Immortal Binding Rope released the Green Ox Demon, which flew back to Li Jingxiao's side on its own.

It transformed into a bracelet and wrapped around his wrist.

He even picked up an orange and tossed it to the Green Ox Demon.

Now the Green Ox was truly relieved.

However, looking at the banana leaf fan hanging at Li Jingxiao's waist, he secretly thought that even if this Taoist priest in front of him was not his master's personal disciple.

He must be a junior whom the master has chosen, otherwise how could he be allowed to control the banana leaf fan?
Li Jingxiao, however, had no time to ponder what Qingniu was thinking.

He beckoned to the blue ox with his finger and whispered a long message in its ear.

The meaning is very simple: Laozi set up this formation with the aim of making Lingshan and the Heavenly Court look foolish in a legitimate way.

If you do this, you've completed 90% of the task.

But it would be good to ask Laozi for some benefits along the way.

The contributions of Qingniu and Li Jingxiao were immense.

Laozi, being of high status and seniority, naturally couldn't ask for benefits himself.

Moreover, there are very few things in the world that can catch Laozi's eye.

Therefore, Li Jingxiao naturally thought of those eighteen golden elixir pills.

Moreover, the more materials used to refine the Nine-Turn Golden Elixir, the more benefits Laozi will receive, and the Jade Emperor will be equally pleased.

Even for the countless gods and Buddhas, this means that when they participate in the 'Alchemy Conference' held by the Jade Emperor in the future...

The Jade Emperor will distribute more golden pills, which will benefit everyone.

The only one who probably suffered a loss was Buddha.

However, if Buddha wants fame, he can give up some benefits for everyone; that would be a win-win situation.

Otherwise, who would be willing to carry the Buddha's sedan chair?
The more the blue ox listened, the brighter its eyes became.

He nodded repeatedly and bowed to Li Jingxiao, saying, "Rest assured, Master, I will definitely help you obtain the necessary materials for alchemy."

Li Jingxiao then smiled and took out the Vajra Bracelet from his inventory.

He casually tossed it back to the blue ox.

After receiving the Vajra Bracelet, the Green Ox chuckled.

He secretly thought that he could take this opportunity to show off his supernatural powers, so that he wouldn't be bullied by the servants under his master when he returned to the Tushita Palace.

After leaving Jindu Cave, Li Jingxiao went straight to Mount Putuo.

After meeting the Bodhisattva, he gave a subtle hint, which the Bodhisattva quickly understood.

Li Jingxiao wanted Lingshan to use the cinnabar used in alchemy to bribe Laozi.

For a super power like Mount Ling, which ranks among the top three in the Journey to the West world.

Things that can be solved with money aren't really problems.

As for force, Laozi and Buddha certainly wouldn't intervene.

Otherwise, it could very well be a super war.

However, the Green Ox Demon's skills were not particularly strong, but he was no match for the Vajra Bracelet in his hand, which was the nemesis of all magical treasures and weapons.

As long as the Vajra Bracelet is in the hands of the Green Ox, none of the many mounts and disciples of Buddhas and Bodhisattvas on Mount Ling can subdue it.

If we really anger the Green Ox.

Taking advantage of the Vajra Bracelet and their low social status, if they were to attack Mount Ling...

If the Buddha and Bodhisattvas were to intervene, it would be tantamount to losing face for Mount Ling.

If the disciples cannot defeat the Green Ox, they will also lose face for Mount Ling.

Therefore, Guanyin Bodhisattva quickly realized that spending money to avert disaster was indeed the best option.

Moreover, if Laozi had truly accepted the money, he would not have been able to continue obstructing the pilgrimage team's journey westward.

After passing Jindu Mountain, Laozi indeed did not make any further moves.

The tribulations that the pilgrimage team encountered afterward were more often tribulations set up by the Buddhas on Mount Ling themselves.

When Li Jingxiao returned to Jindu Mountain, Sun Wukong had already gone to Ling Mountain to seek help from the Buddha.

Inquire about the origins of the Green Ox Demon and the Vajra Bracelet.

Buddha naturally wouldn't reveal the identity of the green ox.

After all, now that Buddha has revealed the identity of the Green Ox, if the Monkey King were to go to the Tushita Palace to cause trouble for Laozi...

Then Laozi will also take action to thwart Lingshan's plans.

Then, Guanyin Bodhisattva reported that Buddha finally approved the practice of spending money to avert disaster.

Eighteen Arhats were dispatched, each carrying one of the eighteen golden pills, to accompany Sun Wukong to Jindu Mountain.

He even left behind the Arhats who subdued dragons and tigers, gave them a few instructions, and only then did he allow the eighteen Arhats to make the trip.

Upon arriving at Jindu Mountain, Sun Wukong stood outside the Jindu Cave, shouting and cursing, empty-handed.

The Green Ox Demon, carrying a long spear, led a group of lesser demons out of his cave.

Seeing that the monkey had no weapon, he chuckled and actually stabbed the spear in his hand into the ground.

He also went to fight Sun Wukong empty-handed.

As soon as the two exchanged blows, they quickly discovered that the other's unarmed martial arts skills were also quite impressive.

As they fought, it became difficult to determine who was the victor.

Seeing this, the Arhats who subdue dragons and tigers in the sky could only sigh.

He thought to himself that this green ox was indeed powerful. With the Vajra Bracelet in its hand, it could not only steal the opponent's magic treasures and weapons.

It can also be used as a weapon to hit people.

When Sun Wukong fought Erlang Shen, he was hit on the head by this Vajra Bracelet and fainted.

Therefore, even if all eighteen Arhats joined forces, they basically couldn't handle this green ox.

They might even get knocked out by him, which would be even more embarrassing.

The Arhat Subduing Dragon nodded to the other Arhats, then took out the Golden Elixir Sand and shook it.

Instantly, golden sand scattered everywhere.

In just a short while, the golden sand that fell around the Golden Gourd Cave had buried the calves of the Green Ox.

Qingniu kept Li Jingxiao's instructions firmly in mind and tried to get as many benefits as possible.

So he immediately jumped up.

Upon seeing this, the eighteen Arhats immediately guessed that the green ox was not satisfied with this little bit of gold dust.

He could only wave the golden cinnabar in his hand once more.

Soon, the golden sand that covered the open space outside the Golden Gourd Cave was enough to bury the Green Ox Demon up to his waist.

But the Green Ox Demon still felt that this amount of gold dust was not enough.

So it jumped out again from the pile of cinnabar made up of countless gold dust on the ground.

Upon seeing this, the eighteen Arhats felt a surge of malice in their hearts.

When he shook the golden cinnabar in his hand again, the cinnabar flew down and scattered everywhere.

They could bury the Green Ox Demon.

Old Niu was finally satisfied this time.

However, Old Niu thought again that no matter how much cinnabar there was, it wouldn't be as good as just collecting all eighteen golden cinnabar grains.

With a determined look in his heart, he took out the Vajra Bracelet and collected countless cinnabar grains, as tall as a person, from the ground into it.

Even the golden cinnabar, which was like a bead in the hands of the eighteen Arhats, was taken away by the Vajra Bracelet.

The Arhats were horrified, and then secretly furious.

The eighteen beads in the hands of the Arhats are actually treasures for storing cinnabar.

Now Qingniu has been completely wiped out.

How could the Arhats not be angry?
Fortunately, before the dragon-taming and tiger-subduing came, they received instructions from the Buddha.

He hurriedly told Sun Wukong that the green ox was Laozi's mount.

Send the monkey to the Tushita Palace to demand an explanation from Laozi.

Just as Sun Wukong was thanking the Arhats, a figure descended from the sky.

He bowed to Sun Wukong.

Upon seeing that the person was Li Jingxiao, the monkey's face lit up with joy. It quickly flew into the sky and bowed to Li Jingxiao.

He asked eagerly, "Where have you been traveling lately, my dear brother? And what brings you to Jindu Mountain today?"

Li Jingxiao naturally wouldn't say that he was summoned by Laozi as a laborer to subdue the Green Ox Demon.

He said with a smile, "A few days ago, I met Golden Horn and Silver Horn and learned that the Great Sage was in trouble. That's why I was ordered by Laozi to help the Great Sage subdue this One-Horned Rhinoceros King."

This statement is illogical, but the monkey doesn't care.

As long as they're there to help, everything else is negotiable.

He hurriedly bowed to Li Jingxiao and thanked him repeatedly.

Li Jingxiao smiled, looked at the green ox demon, and shouted, "You wicked beast, you took advantage of the immortal child's unconscious state after accidentally ingesting the fire pill!"

You stole Laozi's Diamond Bracelet and descended to the mortal realm to commit evil. Today, this humble Taoist priest, acting on Laozi's decree, has come to subdue you.

Why don't you surrender now?

This green ox demon had been captured by Li Jingxiao, who spared his life.

So while feeling grateful, I also understand that I can't be on guard against Li Jingxiao's sneak attacks all the time.

Even if they manage to escape today, they will inevitably be caught in the future.

Moreover, while the Vajra Bracelet is powerful, it is not like a sword or blade, which is good for offensive combat.

Even if they manage to steal Li Jingxiao's weapons and magical artifacts, it will be very difficult to kill him.

So he threw out the Vajra Bracelet, seemingly intending to attack Li Jingxiao.

In reality, it's all talk and no action.

Li Jingxiao caught it and took out a banana leaf fan from his inventory.

He fanned the green ox with his fan, and the green ox immediately felt a tingling sensation all over its body.

Revealing their true form.

Only then did Sun Wukong and the others realize that the One-Horned Rhinoceros King was actually a giant blue ox.

The Immortal Binding Rope on Li Jingxiao's wrist suddenly flew down.

He was led into the sky by Li Jingxiao after having his nose pierced by a blue ox.

He met Sun Wukong, Li Jing, Nezha, the Fire God, the Water God, and the Thunder God, among others.

After exchanging pleasantries, he led the blue ox away.

However, after walking a distance, Li Jingxiao did not rush to the Tushita Palace.

Instead, they untied the magic rope binding the green ox's nose, allowing it to transform into human form.

We went to Thorn Ridge together.

When they met Golden Horn and Silver Horn, the two guys were already fast asleep, drunk.

Upon seeing this, the corner of Qingniu's mouth twitched a few times.

Then he dragged Li Jingxiao along and insisted on getting drunk as well.

To avoid being punished when returning to the Tushita Palace, and having to put on a show for outsiders.

For a long time to come, we might not be able to drink alcohol or eat oranges.

But Li Jingxiao dared not delay.

He blew a breath at the Golden Horn and Silver Horn, which turned into two streams of water that woke them up.

Then he repeatedly assured the old ox that he would often visit the Tushita Palace to invite him for drinks in the future.

The blue ox nodded in satisfaction.

In reality, Li Jingxiao was eager to drink with him.

After getting them drunk, you can take the experience.

And considering that I often treat him to drinks, it shouldn't be too difficult for us to have a fight now and then.

But when Golden Horn and Silver Horn were woken up by the splashing water, they actually started cursing at the old ox.

And the insults they used were truly awful.

Li Jingxiao wanted to beat them both up.

The green ox clenched its fists in anger, but dared not actually attack the golden horn and silver horn.

This reminded Li Jingxiao of the nine-headed lion, the mount of Taiyi Tianzun.

He could subdue Sun Wukong with a single move. When facing the Lion Slave, he allowed the Lion Slave to beat and scold him but dared not fight back or refute.

It seems that among the disciples of gods and Buddhas and their mounts, the mounts have the lowest status.

But thinking about it carefully, it's actually quite normal.

Golden Horn and Silver Horn were attendants of Laozi.

When Laozi was refining elixirs, these two were his assistants, so their status was naturally far higher than that of his mounts.

Hoping that Golden Horn and Silver Horn would understand Green Ox's situation is less likely than saying that these two idiots probably enjoy tormenting Green Ox to demonstrate their own status.

Li Jingxiao slapped Jinjiao and Yinjiao on the head.

The two people who were slapped fell to the ground.

Golden Horn and Silver Horn were stunned at first, then their necks turned red with anger.

But after seeing Li Jingxiao's downcast gaze, the two guys immediately cowered.

He couldn't help but recall the time in Lotus Cave when Li Jingxiao knocked him unconscious with a single stick.

Moreover, Li Jingxiao is much stronger than the two of them, yet he has a damn fondness for sneak attacks.

Compared to Sun Wukong, Li Jingxiao is nothing but a worthless ghost.

As soon as the two brothers chickened out, Li Jingxiao immediately heard a notification in his mind: +15 +15.

This made Li Jingxiao feel even more strongly that he couldn't be too friendly to the two brothers.

Sometimes, being admired is not as good as being feared.

Of course, simply causing trouble for others will only lead to trouble for yourself.

So Li Jingxiao laughed and scolded, "You two idiots, when you secretly descended to the mortal realm before, you only dared to steal Laozi's banana leaf fan, red gourd, jade bottle, seven-star sword and golden rope."

But the Green Ox even dared to steal the Vajra Bracelet, the treasure that Laozi used to attain enlightenment.

If you really piss him off, he might kill you, but he might not dare.

But this old ox definitely has the guts to beat you all up.

Golden Horn and Silver Horn were taken aback. After thinking about it carefully, they realized that the old ox had carried Laozi all the way west when Laozi left Hangu Pass.

For this achievement alone, Laozi certainly wouldn't punish him severely.

With that thought in mind, Golden Horn and Silver Horn immediately became obedient.

Instead of holding a grudge against Li Jingxiao, they felt that this was a reminder to the two brothers.

Then Li Jingxiao said, "Alright, once you're sober, come with me to report to Laozi as soon as possible."

Next time you descend to earth, I'll treat you to a proper meal.

"So that if I get back late, Laozi won't send someone else to find me."

Upon hearing that there would be a next time, Jinjiao and Yinjiao immediately forgot about their anger.

And sure enough, Qingniu's gaze toward Li Jingxiao became friendly.

Li Jingxiao and Xingxian nodded and flew to the South Heavenly Gate with Golden Horn, Silver Horn, and Green Ox.

When encountering the King of Growth.

The Heavenly King gave Li Jingxiao a wink.

Judging from the looks of it, he's probably drunk almost all of the "Immortal's Intoxication" in his hand.

Li Jingxiao nodded slightly, but in his heart he was thinking that if he could use the Immortal's Intoxication to exchange for dozens or hundreds of Pure Yang Qilin Fruits.

Then the Pure Yang Everlasting Spring Technique will soon be upgraded to 'Legendary'.

At that time, their physical constitution and physical attributes will increase dramatically.

Incidentally, the number of proficiency points gained per hour will also increase.

So Li Jingxiao pulled the Heavenly King aside and started whispering to him.

Unfortunately, even though the Heavenly King of Growth held a high position, he only managed to obtain 5 Pure Yang Qilin Fruits.

Li Jingxiao had no choice. This fruit was a good thing for him, and it was also a good immortal fruit for other immortals and gods.

With such high consumption and a ripening period of only once every thousand years, it's naturally not easy to obtain.

If it were Li Jingxiao himself, he wouldn't know where to get such a fruit.

But then I thought, those two kids, Golden Horn and Silver Horn, might have even wider connections than the Heavenly King of Growth.

So, after giving the Heavenly King fifty jars of Immortal's Intoxication in exchange for five Pure Yang Qilin Fruits,...

On the way to the Tushita Palace, Li Jingxiao gave a hint, and Jinjiao and Yinjiao couldn't resist.

(End of this chapter)