The Demon-Slaying Grandmaster

Chapter 337 It’s hard to persuade the damn ghost with good words
But even the Bull Demon King didn't think about it.

Although he was about the same strength as Erlang Shen.

However, in terms of status and position, he is far inferior to Erlang Shen.

Even though Yang Jian was at odds with his maternal uncle, the Jade Emperor, he was still the Jade Emperor's nephew.

As long as he doesn't rebel, the Jade Emperor won't really do anything to this nephew.

To some extent, Yang Jian's absence from court is even a good thing for the Jade Emperor.

To prevent this nephew from interfering in politics or forming cliques.

The Jade Emperor's role as his uncle has become more difficult.

Therefore, Yang Jian was allowed to stay at the mouth of the Guanjiang River and live a carefree life.

When Yang Jian was causing havoc in the Heavenly Palace, he was willing to fight Sun Wukong because Guanyin Bodhisattva found him.

Otherwise, Yang Jian would most likely not give face to the Jade Emperor, his maternal uncle, to help him.

But you, Bull Demon King, are only powerful, why should you deserve this treatment?
Therefore, people who have been famous for too long may become burdened by their fame and fortune.

Moreover, being flattered for too long can make one feel like they are truly invincible.

However, the ultimate goal of cultivating immortality is still to satisfy one's inner desires.

Immortality and becoming more powerful are both desires.

The Buddha wanted the Dharma to spread eastward, also in order to strengthen the influence and power of Mount Ling.

No matter how capable you are, in the end you can't escape the pursuit of fame and fortune.

Otherwise, if one continues to live a secluded life of quiet cultivation, what difference is there between them and the grass, trees, mountains, and rocks?

The next morning, Li Jingxiao, who had been cultivating all night, was in his guest room at the Banana Cave.

Suddenly, his ears twitched, waking him from his meditative state.

Soon, there were several knocks on the door.

He waved his hand and opened the door to the guest room, where the Bull Demon King and his son Red Boy walked in.

After some polite exchanges, Red Boy didn't hold back.

He sought advice directly from Li Jingxiao.

After listening, Li Jingxiao smiled.

He looked at the Bull Demon King and asked, "Brother Dao, if I were you, I would abandon this Flaming Mountain Banana Cave."

Or perhaps you could simply give the banana leaf fan directly to Laozi.

Bull Demon King and Red Boy were taken aback, and then Li Jingxiao continued, "Since you want to find a backer..."

"Why not just find the most powerful one to rely on?"

After hearing this, Red Boy opened his mouth as if to say that worshipping the Bodhisattva was already good enough.

But thinking about Li Jingxiao's words, compared to Laozi, the Bodhisattva is indeed a step behind.

So after thinking about it, I nodded in agreement with Li Jingxiao's words.

Moreover, this kid knows that Li Jingxiao and Laozi have a good relationship. With him as the middleman, Laozi might actually agree.

But Lao Niu couldn't bear to part with his beautiful wife and concubines, the family fortune he had built up over hundreds of years, and his connections and influence in Xiniu Hezhou.

He looked hesitant and remained silent.

Seeing this, Li Jingxiao shook his head and said, "Then let's just become disciples of Guanyin Bodhisattva."

After hearing this, the old ox shook his head again and hesitated before saying, "Why not worship Buddha?"

Li Jingxiao rolled his eyes at the stupid ox, "There are so many disciples under the Buddha, and there are many more who are more powerful than you."

One more or one less makes no difference.

Even in the Buddha's heart, although you voluntarily entered the Vulture Peak, you are of little use to the Buddha.

They've set their sights on Sun Wukong, the Monkey King who wreaked havoc in Heaven.

"I have enough skill, and my reputation far surpasses yours, you old ox."

Upon hearing this, the Bull Demon King's face darkened with anger.

But when he saw Li Jingxiao looking at him like he was an idiot, his anger suddenly subsided by seven-tenths.

I remembered what Red Boy said last night: Li Jingxiao is now no weaker than Sun Wukong.

Moreover, he also possesses several powerful magical artifacts.

Even the Six-Eared Macaque, bound by his Immortal-Binding Rope, couldn't break free.

He was also proficient in Samadhi Fire, Samadhi Wind, and Thunder Magic.

Not only was he skilled in both literature and martial arts, but he was also highly regarded by Laozi and the Bodhisattva.

More importantly, they worship Zhenwu the Great.

Old Niu trembled whenever he thought of the True Martial Emperor, who once swept across Beiju Luzhou.

This is a truly ruthless person, and also a recognized top-tier fighter.

So Lao Niu quickly backed down.

Seeing this, Li Jingxiao thought to himself that the old ox was actually already useless.

However, given the example of Sun Wukong being imprisoned under the Five Fingers Mountain for five hundred years, if I were the Bull Demon King, I would most likely be just as cowardly as him.

Li Jingxiao secretly thought to himself that it was fortunate he had a cheat code.

Otherwise, if their strength cannot be improved in the long run, they will probably end up like Lao Niu, unable to extricate themselves from the cycle of wine, women, wealth, and power.

It's even worse than an old ox.

After all, Li Jingxiao knew that he was not a person of great perseverance and wisdom.

He shook his head and continued, "By becoming a disciple of the Bodhisattva, one can be considered a member of Mount Ling."

The Buddha welcomes you, but the Bodhisattva's attitude towards you is quite different.

Old Niu could actually understand this principle.

This guy, however, wants both.

My mind is in turmoil.

You can't get your mindset right unless you suffer a big loss.

He was surrounded by Sun Wukong, along with the heavenly soldiers and generals from Mount Ling and the Heavenly Court.

When forced into a corner with no way out.

Only then will you know regret.

Li Jingxiao was different. Whether it was a Bodhisattva or Laozi, if they gave him benefits, he would do things for them.

You could even become their disciple directly.

In Li Jingxiao's mind, Guanyin Bodhisattva's incense offerings and popularity will always be extremely high in the future.

Moreover, the Bodhisattva is very generous, readily bestowing upon them the Heavenly Divine Power.

Following a leader like this, you won't suffer any losses.

If Li Jingxiao could persuade the old couple to become disciples of the Bodhisattva...

Alternatively, becoming a disciple of Laozi would also be a great achievement.

Moreover, Li Jingxiao was determined never to emulate the Bull Demon King.

Not only are they capable, but they also like to monopolize several major industries.

The Flaming Mountains, stretching for 800 li; the Drill Mountain, stretching for 800 li.

The brother occupied the Abortion Spring in the Women's Kingdom and then married into the family, clearly eyeing his father-in-law's business.

It can be said that Lao Niu is definitely the representative figure in the Journey to the West world who is obsessed with money.

He also made friends with demons everywhere.

The seven great sages of yesteryear later visited friends in Xiniu Hezhou.

He has money, a vast territory and connections, and he is also quite capable.

Such people are seen as restless elements by any ruler.

They refuse to side with anyone.

Although he was free, he had no powerful backers or influential figures.

If Li Jingxiao were Buddha, it would be strange if he didn't punish you, Bull Demon King.

It could even be said that the more powerful the ox, the more wealth and territory it possesses, and the more it becomes a fat sheep in the eyes of the ruler.

Once they find a plausible excuse, they'll naturally target you.

Seeing that Lao Niu was still hesitant, Li Jingxiao said no more.

Good words can't persuade a damn ghost.

Some people can't be persuaded until a knife is held to their throat.

As for imitating Sun Wukong, he's like someone who's caused a huge commotion.

It wasn't that Li Jingxiao underestimated the Bull Demon King; even if the Seven Great Sages joined forces, they wouldn't be enough to defeat the Heavenly Court.

Let's not even talk about big shots like Laozi, Taiyi Tianzun, and Zhenwu Dadi.

Just the people Li Jingxiao knew—Yang Jian, the Green Ox Demon, the Nine-Headed Lion, Wang Lingguan, and Nezha—were enough to hold off the Seven Great Sages.

The Nine-Headed Lion could capture Sun Wukong in one move.

Either Yang Jian or Wang Lingguan could easily stop Sun Wukong.

Although Nezha couldn't defeat Sun Wukong, he was able to restrain the Bull Demon King when fighting him.

If the Green Ox Demon were to possess Laozi's Vajra Bracelet, and the Golden Horn and Silver Horn were to possess the Golden Rope and Laozi's Purple-Gold Red Gourd...

Yang Jian, Nine-Headed Lion, Wang Lingguan, and Nezha didn't even need to lift a finger.

The Green Ox, Golden Horn, and Silver Horn were enough to make the Seven Great Sages kneel and sing "Conquer".

Therefore, Li Jingxiao never thought of imitating Sun Wukong and causing havoc in the Heavenly Palace.

However, if Sun Wukong hadn't caused havoc in the Heavenly Palace, he wouldn't be so famous.

Yang Jian also caused trouble.

But the monkey's backer is the Buddha, and it also involves a power struggle between Buddhism, Taoism, and the Heavenly Court.

Yang Jian is, after all, the Jade Emperor's nephew.

No one dared to actually kill him.

They even think this is a conflict between your uncle and nephew, a family matter.

Anyone who gets involved is a fool.

Later, when Chenxiang caused trouble in the Heavenly Palace, it's quite possible that all the gods were watching Yang Jian's antics from the sidelines.

As for the others who want to cause trouble in Heaven, they should just wash up and go to sleep; anything can happen in dreams.

Moreover, even if you were to overthrow the Jade Emperor and take his place, it wouldn't really matter.

Even though the Jade Emperor seems to be supreme, he actually has quite a few limitations.

And you have to be on guard against this and that all the time.

There's a whole host of political and troublesome matters to deal with, and someone like Li Jingxiao genuinely doesn't want to get involved in such trouble.
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After leaving Flaming Mountain, Li Jingxiao thought for a moment, and Ao Huiji and Ao Xin went back to their parents' home.

Let's just go to the Dragon Palace of the West Sea.

Moreover, he had already made an appointment with the Third Sister and Seventh Sister of the North Sea Dragon Palace.

They met at the Dragon Palace of the West Sea.

Li Jingxiao chuckled and headed towards the Western Sea.

They hadn't flown for long when suddenly a ray of light appeared in the distance.

Li Jingxiao's first reaction was that there was a treasure.

Auspicious clouds descended hastily, and in a ray of light, a woman dressed in a seven-colored robe danced gracefully among the flowers.

Even someone as used to seeing beautiful women as Li Jingxiao was captivated by the woman at first glance.

It took Li Jingxiao a while to come to his senses, and he secretly felt lucky.

If someone had attacked me just now, I would definitely have been hit.

The moment the third eye on her forehead opened, it became clear that the woman's true form was a peacock.

I immediately realized that this must be the Peacock Princess.

No wonder she's hailed as the most beautiful woman in Journey to the West.

The princess also saw Li Jingxiao at that moment.

He frowned at first, but after glancing at Li Jingxiao a few times, his face suddenly turned slightly red.

He lowered his head and stopped looking at Li Jingxiao.

At this moment, Li Jingxiao also realized that this princess seemed to be like all the female demons who encountered Tang Sanzang, wanting to marry him and enter the bridal chamber as soon as they met.

Even their expressions of love are quite direct.

To put it bluntly, these female demons weren't after Tang Sanzang himself, but rather his primordial yang energy, which he had never revealed in his ten lifetimes.

Once it is taken away by someone, one's cultivation level will immediately increase dramatically.

They might even become celestial beings.

The Celestial Immortals are actually the most powerful combatants in the Journey to the West world.

Of course, there are also differences in strength among celestial beings.

Moreover, magical treasures are sometimes more important than strength.

There are actually many celestial beings in the Heavenly Court.

Pigsy once said that when he ate the Nine-Turn Golden Elixir and ascended to the Heavenly Realm...

The phrase "celestial beings come to greet me in pairs" is used.

It's clear that even celestial beings aren't all that special.

Li Jingxiao secretly rejoiced, refusing to believe that he was even inferior to Tang Sanzang.

In a flash, he appeared a few meters away from the princess.

He bowed respectfully and said, "I am Li Jingxiao, greetings to the Fairy Maiden."

Princess Peacock nodded slightly, then lowered her head and secretly glanced at Li Jingxiao a few more times.

I immediately felt a sense of goodwill towards him.

More importantly, the subtle yang energy that Li Jingxiao deliberately exuded was indeed very attractive.

She smiled and curtsied to Li Jingxiao.

After revealing his identity and name, he actually invited Li Jingxiao to his home as a guest.

If it were someone else, unaware of the princess's background, they probably wouldn't dare to go.

But Li Jingxiao knew in his heart that once he caught this man's eye, the subsequent steps would be very simple.

Sure enough, after just one conversation, this man quite bluntly hinted that he had taken a liking to him.

Not only because Li Jingxiao is handsome and has high cultivation level.

This is also closely related to the pure Yang energy he cultivates.

The two of them have taken a liking to each other.

Naturally, one-day, two-day, and three-day trips were all combined together.

Moreover, Li Jingxiao would set aside time every day to continuously practice the Pure Yang Everlasting Spring Technique.

Princess Peacock especially liked to stay close to him.

When Li Jingxiao finishes his cultivation, he will see a pair of big, watery eyes looking at him with spring-like eyes.

Inevitably, another round of entanglement ensued.

Unbeknownst to him, Li Jingxiao had spent half a month at Peacock Mountain.

He had consumed all twelve Pure Yang Qilin Fruits that Kui Mulang and others had given him.

In addition, there is a daily, unwavering 10-hour practice session.

At this time, the Pure Yang Everlasting Spring Technique had been cultivated to the legendary level (14/60).

After using up the Pure Yang Qilin Fruit, Li Jingxiao resumed his cultivation of the "Divine Firmament Five Thunder Subduing Demon Orthodox Method".

But Li Jingxiao didn't get to enjoy his carefree life for more than a few days.

The message came to my mind from the golden-armored warrior guarding the Wave Moon Cave.

Red Boy was still worried about his parents, or rather, he was more worried about his mother's safety.

So when the pilgrimage team was still hundreds of miles away from the Flaming Mountains.

He couldn't wait any longer and ran to Wave Moon Cave, wanting to drag Li Jingxiao to Flaming Mountain to keep an eye on things secretly.

If Princess Iron Fan is truly in danger, this kid will definitely jump out to help his mother.

At this time, Li Jingxiao and Hong Haier had a deep friendship.

Furthermore, we also need to consider what will happen after the journey to the West. If we can help, we certainly can't refuse.

In fact, it's quite easy to get this favor.

After all, Li Jingxiao knew the fate of the Bull Demon King and Princess Iron Fan.

Princess Peacock and Li Jingxiao had been together for over twenty days, and she already knew that her husband had wives and concubines.

The reason why Li Jingxiao dared to say this is simple.

Focus on one thing: since you've gotten together, you have to treat each other sincerely.

In reality, even though they were driven away by the Peacock Princess, they had already eaten the meat.

If you try to coax her more often, you'll most likely be able to calm her down.

Li Jingxiao is very experienced in this area.

After Li Jingxiao returned to Boyue Cave, Baihuaxiu was already entertaining Honghaier with some wine and water.

Upon seeing Li Jingxiao, Red Boy quickly stood up and said, "Master, Sun Wukong and his group are less than two hundred miles away from the Flaming Mountain."

I implore you, sir, to devise a foolproof plan to protect my mother's safety.

Seeing that he was only worried about his mother's safety, Li Jingxiao couldn't help but think more highly of the boy.

He said with a smile, "Don't worry, don't worry, before I subdue your father, the Bull Demon King, I won't harm your mother's life."

Otherwise, he will become your father and son's mortal enemy.

This has ruined the sworn brotherhood of the Seven Great Sages.

Moreover, based on my understanding of the Great Sage, he has always disdained to argue with women.

After listening, Red Boy pondered for a few seconds, nodded, and said, "Thank you, Master. I was just confused because I was worried."

Li Jingxiao was relieved to see that he listened to advice.

He asked with a smile, "During this time you've been by the Bodhisattva's side, have you mentioned your parents' peril to the Bodhisattva?"

(End of this chapter)