Journey to the West: Please Call Me the White Bone Demon

Chapter 79 Master, you've suffered.

The monkey was taken aback at first, then burst into laughter.

"The old angel is joking!"

"With his two disciples, Pigsy and Sandy, protecting him, how could that old monk possibly suffer any hardship?"

"Now that four years have passed, I'm afraid we're not far from Mount Ling."

"He's probably forgotten about me, Old Sun, long ago."

He scratched his cheek, a complex emotion flashing in his sharp eyes, but it was quickly masked by a loud laugh.

Four years have passed, and the monkey thought he had long since stopped caring, but when Taibai mentioned "Master," his heart still skipped a beat.

Venus smiled to himself as he looked at the monkey's appearance.

He knew that Sun Wukong was always cold in words but warm in heart.

Though they spoke coldly, they had already been thinking of each other for a long time.

Li Bai didn't keep anyone in suspense and said directly:

"Great Sage, it seems you are not very clear about the Holy Monk's situation. Since you left, the Holy Monk has not left White Tiger Ridge even half a step, and is still trapped here."

Upon hearing this, the monkey grabbed Taibai Jinxing's hand in a flash, then realized his lapse in composure and awkwardly let go: "Old angel, are you trying to fool me? That monk is so focused on obtaining the scriptures, would he really linger here for long?"

"In four years, even if you had to crawl, you would have covered thousands of miles, right?"

Upon seeing this, Taibai recounted everything he knew.

This enraged the monkey, who gritted his teeth and said, "Damn it! That monk was my master for a few days after all, how could I suffer such humiliation? What are Pigsy and Sandy good for? Protecting our master has turned into this mess!"

"Even if the old monks are pedantic, can't they think of a solution?"

Seeing the monkey's anger, Taibai smiled slightly: "Then, Great Sage, would you be willing to come with me to rescue the Holy Monk?"

The monkey was about to suggest going along, but then changed its mind and casually sat down on a rock:

"That monk severed his master-disciple relationship with me long ago."

"He is him, and I am me. What does his business have to do with me? Why should I help him?"

"If the old star lord were to speak of these things, we, his servants—"

He turned around and waved his hand:

"Show them out!"

Upon hearing this, several little monkeys squeaked and made a show of trying to pry Venus out.

Seeing that the monkey was getting serious, Venus quickly made up a lie:

"Great Sage, do not be hasty!"

"That day, I went to seek out the holy monk."

"He even called your name in his dream."

"What did you say? 'If only Wukong were here.'"

"Are you really that heartless?"

Upon hearing this, the monkey trembled slightly.

He turned his head sharply, his sharp eyes staring directly at Taibai:

"Did he... really say that?"

Taibai simply nodded: "That's true."

The monkey fell silent.

a long time.

He lowered his head and scratched his cheek, his eyes filled with complex emotions.

There was anger, resentment, and unwillingness, but also... a touch of warmth.

Master... still thinks of him?

His heart softened.

But he was stubborn:

"Hmph, that monk is so pedantic!"

"What if you call me in your dreams?"

Taibai sighed, "Great Sage."

"Your master is suffering terribly these days, spending his days surrounded by filth. Marshal Tianpeng and General Juanlian are also unaware of what's going on, as their magical powers have been sealed."

"Daily labor, without a moment's peace."

"You...you really aren't going to go take a look?"

Upon hearing this, the monkey's fiery eyes gradually filled with anger.

He swung his golden cudgel, and the cudgel's shadow flew everywhere.

The mountain rocks collapsed.

"Men, step back!"

The monkeys scattered in fright.

The monkey took a deep breath, turned around and went back into its cave, tearing off its armor.

He changed into the ochre-yellow robe he was wearing at the time.

Upon seeing this, the monkeys and their offspring all rushed forward.

"Where is Grandpa Monkey going?"

"That monk is heartless and ungrateful!"

"Grandpa, don't go!"

"Take us along, and let's have fun for a few more years!"

"The peaches in the mountains are ripe, and the wine is ready!"

"Let's live a carefree and happy life!"

The monkeys were watching the children.

Their eyes sparkled, full of affection.

His heart warmed, but he shook his head and smiled:

"What are you saying, children?"

"Throughout the nine heavens and ten earths, who doesn't know that I, Old Sun, received the precepts from him and became Tang Sanzang's disciple?"

"Now that he's in trouble, Old Sun has no choice but to help him."

"Don't worry, Old Sun will be back in a few years."

"You all just need to guard the mountains and forests."

"Don't get so caught up in playing that you forget to practice."

"Leave some peaches for Old Sun!"

Hearing this, the monkeys, though reluctant, knew that Sun Wukong was determined to leave, and could only say:

"We all know that Grandpa Sage is worried about that monk. In that case, Grandpa Sage, rest assured, we will definitely guard the mountains and forests, and we only hope that you will return soon!"

The monkey nodded.

Turning to Venus, he said:

"Old Star Lord, let's go."

Taibai smiled: "The Great Sage is indeed loyal and righteous."

The monkey waved its hand, saying, "Don't talk about that."

"Old Sun just couldn't bear to see that monk suffering."

"Walk!"

Taibai was slow-moving.

The monkey somersaulted and arrived at the foot of White Tiger City.

He stopped on the cloud and looked into the distance.

A majestic city, with towering walls, where spiritual light seems to emanate.

The city gate was wide, and pedestrians were everywhere.

The monkey was startled:

"What a magnificent city!"

"At that time, Lao Sun was at Baihu Ridge and felt something was strange."

"I suppose this is the place."

He scanned it with his sharp eyes.

Within the city, a grand array set up by Yun Zhao isolates divine senses, making it impossible for ordinary cultivators to perceive anything.

But it couldn't be hidden from him.

The monkey, with its profound cultivation and fiery eyes, instantly saw through the mystery of the formation.

The entire city unfolded before his eyes, and the sight of humans and demons living in harmony, chatting and laughing, left the monkey mesmerized.

"Such a place actually exists in the Three Realms?"

"Not killing transgender people leads to harmony?"

His heart was filled with mixed feelings. He recalled how he had once caused havoc in the Heavenly Palace, where the Heavenly Court regarded him as a demon and the gods feared him like a monster. Now, in this city, demons were like humans, and humans were like demons, and there was equality and peace.

He scratched his cheek.

"interesting."

Suddenly, he thought of the little demon he had killed years ago. The monkey remembered it clearly. The little demon had some strange supernatural powers and was able to escape from his grasp time and time again. He had not actually killed it at the time.

It's just a few corpses left behind to deceive mortals.

That's why Tang Sanzang got so angry when those mortals talked him into a daze.

Unfortunately, the old monk didn't believe in himself but trusted outsiders, and eventually drove him away.

At the time, he only felt that the little demon was extremely wicked, using this method to bewitch his mortal master.

Looking back now, I realize that the little demon really meant no harm, but I was worried that it was trying to deceive my master, so I killed it with just a few blows, which was a bit hasty.

"Forget it, why should I think about these things? Let bygones be bygones."

"Let's check on Master first."

With this in mind, he concealed himself in White Tiger City, used his divine sense to scan and sensed Tang Sanzang's location, and then went straight there.

The stench could be smelled from afar.

The monkey frowned and continued on its way.

at last.

He saw three figures.

Tang Sanzang was carrying dung with his head down. His monk's robe was covered in patches. He was much thinner and darker than before, but the calm and peaceful look on his face only made him appear more sacred and noble.

As for Pigsy and Sandy, let's not even mention them.

The three of them worked together and were covered in a foul odor.

The monkey watched, its fiery eyes gleaming with growing anger.

Yet, I also felt sorry for her.

"Master..."

How did you end up in such a state?

He approached stealthily, and upon seeing Tang Seng's clear face, a pang of sadness welled up in his heart.

"Foolish monk!"

"You believe that mortal, but not Old Sun!"

"Now it's come to this!"

He clenched his fist, withdrew his magic, and slowly revealed his figure.

"Master, you have suffered."