The Demon-Slaying Grandmaster

Chapter 392 Even with high strength, one's background matters.
Unbeknownst to them, the pilgrimage team arrived at Yuhua County in the Kingdom of Tianzhu.

That evening, as usual, Li Jingxiao brought Ao Xin to check in.

Before the banquet even started, Silver-Headed Jiedi walked up to Li Jingxiao and whispered something.

“Master, although the Yellow Lion Spirit of Yuhua County is somewhat capable, there is no need to worry that Sun Wukong will be unable to defeat him.”

What I am truly worried about is that the Yellow Lion Demon has taken the Nine-Headed Lion of the Nine-Bend Cave of Bamboo Mountain as its ancestor.

If we anger that old monster, we may not be able to protect the pilgrims.

Upon hearing the name "Nine-Headed Lion," Li Jingxiao's expression inevitably turned serious.

The mission and responsibility of the escort team was to ensure Tang Sanzang's safety after he was captured by demons.

Lest there really be demons who, upon capturing Tang Sanzang, would swallow him whole without a second thought.

In Li Jingxiao's eyes, the Nine-Headed Lion was definitely the strongest individual creature on the journey to the West.

The Golden Horn and Silver Horn fought the monkey so badly that he was in a sorry state, relying on the Heavenly Divine Power and Laozi's magic weapon.

The Yellow Wind Great Sage and the Hundred-Eyed Demon Lord relied on the Samadhi Divine Wind and the Golden Light Formation, both of which could restrain Sun Wukong.

The Yellow-Eyebrowed Demon relied on his human-seed bag, and the Green Ox Demon relied on his Vajra Bracelet; only then could they easily subdue Sun Wukong without any temper.

As for the three demons of Lion Camel Ridge, what truly caused Sun Wukong to suffer was the Yin-Yang Two Qi Bottle and their overwhelming numbers.

Only these nine lions truly relied on their own strength to directly overwhelm the three brothers, Sun Wukong, Zhu Bajie, and Sha Wujing.

Fortunately, Li Jingxiao thought again and realized that this nine-headed lion was the mount of Taiyi Tianzun.

Anyone who isn't brainless would never dare to eat Tang Sanzang.

And I have so many treasures.

I refuse to believe I'll end up like Sun Wukong, captured by the nine-headed lion the moment I make a move.

However, Li Jingxiao was willing to believe that the nine-headed lion would not eat Tang Sanzang.

However, just in case of any unforeseen circumstances, it was decided to wait until after the banquet.

They took Ao Xin directly to the Nine-Bend Cave of Bamboo Mountain.

Upon arriving outside the cave, they saw that the dozens of little demons guarding the gate were already dozing off.

Li Jingxiao thought for a moment and realized that it seemed a bit impolite to come so late.

They simply found a scenic cliff outside the cave.

With a wave of his hand, he produced a very exquisite daybed, and embraced Ao to admire the moon and talk about love.

The two got so engrossed in their conversation that they ended up fighting.

They then used the sky as their blanket and fell asleep together.

The next morning, she used a little magic to groom herself.

Li Jingxiao summoned more than a dozen golden-armored warriors to descend to the mortal realm and took out more than a dozen loads of wine, meat, and other gifts from his inventory.

I visited the Nine-Bend Cave again.

When more than a hundred lesser demons saw Li Jingxiao and Ao Xin, they arrived at the door with a dozen or so golden-armored warriors carrying loads.

Amidst curiosity and nervousness, he hurriedly sent someone in to report.

When Li Jingxiao and the others reached the cave entrance, several lion monsters were already waiting.

Li Jingxiao recognized them at a glance: these lion monsters must be the Naoshi, Xueshi, Tuoxiangshi, Fulishi, Baizeshi, and Suannishi.

As for the Yellow Lion Spirit, he should still be the mountain king in the Tiger's Mouth Cave of Jackal Head Mountain at this time.

These six scraggly lion demons, upon seeing Li Jingxiao's level 150 Mountain and River Sun and Moon Robe, which shone with precious light and was surrounded by immortal energy, immediately noticed his appearance.

He immediately knew that this Taoist priest was extraordinary.

As the ninth princess of the West Sea Dragon Palace, Ao Xin was also deeply loved by Li Jingxiao.

He himself was also quite capable, and his strength was now on par with that of the Crown Prince Ao Moang.

In the West Sea Dragon Palace, she was the most favored princess.

Everything he wore, carried, and used was the finest in the Dragon Palace.

As the saying goes, clothes make the man and a saddle makes the horse; the six scruffy lion spirits were no exception, showing some snobbishness.

As Li Jingxiao walked in, waving a fan, the appearances of the monkey lion and the others were frightening.

He asked with a very polite bow, "May I ask your name, and what brings you to my Nine-Bend Cave?"

Li Jingxiao was initially worried that he would have to go through a lot of trouble to see the Nine-Headed Lion.

Seeing the six scruffy lions being so polite, he felt a greater sense of goodwill towards the six men and the nine-headed lion. Holding the Five Fires and Seven Birds Fan, which had transformed into a folding fan, he returned the greeting with a cupped hand.

"I am Li Jingxiao, and I request an audience with Fellow Daoist Jiuling Yuansheng."

The lion and the others were initially surprised, wondering who this Li Jingxiao was.

Before they could figure it out, a voice came from inside the cave.

"Quickly open the middle gate and set up the banquet."

As soon as he finished speaking, a figure suddenly appeared at the entrance of the cave.

Then an old man respectfully bowed to Li Jingxiao.

He said in a very humble tone, "This old man was unaware of your arrival, and has failed to greet you properly. Please forgive me."

The lion and others had already suspected that Li Jingxiao was no ordinary person.

Now, seeing his own "godfather" so respectful to Li Jingxiao.

They knew this person's identity was probably even higher than they had imagined.

He hurriedly followed the nine-headed lion and bowed down to Li Jingxiao.

Li Jingxiao smiled, but he knew in his heart that people were not respecting his strength.

Rather, he was a disciple personally taught by Laozi.

However, Li Jingxiao didn't care about that, as long as the nine-headed lion still knew fear.

Knowing the rules makes things much easier.

He stepped forward with a smile, personally helped the nine-headed lion up, and said with a laugh, "I am the one who was wrong to come uninvited."

Please forgive me, fellow Daoist.

The nine-headed lion was overjoyed to see Li Jingxiao treating him with such courtesy.

As he got up, he waved his hand hastily.

She said with a smile, "You flatter me, it is an honor for you to be a guest in my humble abode."

After saying that, he pulled Li Jingxiao aside and exchanged many polite words with him, then bowed to Ao Xin.

Then, with a smile, she invited Li Jingxiao and Ao Xin inside for tea.

Ao Xin was extremely curious about the nine-headed lion at this moment.

My husband seems approachable, as if he can interact with anyone on an equal footing.

In reality, Li Jingxiao is quite arrogant at heart.

It's hard for Ao Xin not to be curious that they're treating an old monster with such courtesy.

As for the six monstrous lions, they had already received a telepathic message from the nine-headed lion.

I know that Li Jingxiao is a disciple personally taught by Laozi, and the grand-nephew of Yuanshi Tianzun and Lingbao Daozun.

I heard that it was highly valued and even liked by the Three Pure Ones.

When he looked at Li Jingxiao again, his eyes held three parts curiosity, three parts jealousy, and twelve parts fear.

Any demon with a brain knows the significance of the Three Pure Ones.

Therefore, he was not surprised at all that his godfather was currying favor with Li Jingxiao.

On the contrary, I think this is normal.

Li Jingxiao had absolutely no interest in the six lion spirits.

He seems impressive, but in reality, he's only at the level of Pigsy or Sandy.

With Li Jingxiao's current strength, he really looks down on monsters of this level.

If you insist on finding a few followers or errand runners, you might as well just choose them directly from the Tushita Palace.

They could even directly poach Laozi's servants, taking Golden Horn and Silver Horn as their own attendants.

After drinking the tea, Li Jingxiao didn't try to hide anything from the Nine-Headed Lion.

He explicitly stated that he was entrusted by the Bodhisattva and had also received the approval and appointment of Laozi, Buddha, and the Jade Emperor.

He became the leader of the many gods and Buddhas who protected Tang Sanzang.

Upon hearing this, the Nine-Headed Lion knew the purpose of Li Jingxiao's visit.

(End of this chapter)