Not Wanting to Journey West

Tang Yu had no intention of keeping Er Daizi.

However, that was just his thought; how could the schemers of the Buddhist Sect, after planning for so long, change their minds so easily?

As for the Journey to the West, the eighty-one tribulations were all prearranged.

He helped Gao Cuilan to the inner chamber.

Elder Gao repeatedly thanked Tang Yu, "Cuilan, why aren't you serving tea to the Holy Monk?"

"Holy Monk, please have some tea."

Gao Cuilan, with a graceful glance, secretly sized up Tang Yu, her face flushing red.

The lamplight had been dim earlier, and she hadn't seen Tang Yu clearly.

Now, she saw that this monk was actually quite handsome, but it was a shame he was a monk.

"Thank you, thank you, benefactress. I've already said, just call me Xiao Tang. This Holy Monk business is too much," Tang Yu said as he took the tea, casually brushing his hand against Gao Cuilan's, making her face turn completely red.

So smooth, so soft.

He kept replaying it in his mind, thinking how much better it would be to touch other places.

How can this monk be so rude?

But Gao Cuilan didn't actually dislike it. Who could blame her when Tang Yu was so handsome?

As long as someone was handsome, they were always popular, no matter the era.

His actions were not missed by Elder Gao.

Elder Gao's eyes gleamed, and he chuckled, "Holy Monk, the journey to the West is long and fraught with peril. Why must you go?"

This question made Tang Yu pause.

Yeah, what am I even doing?

If it weren't for those bald donkeys from the Buddhist Sect, did they really think he wanted to go?

It couldn't be helped, could it?

"Well, to be honest, I don't want to go either."

Tang Yu's expression was conflicted, and he glanced at Gao Cuilan.

From the way Elder Gao was acting, it was clear he intended to marry Gao Cuilan off to him.

If that really happened, should he agree, or should he agree?

What a dilemma!

"I am Elder Gao of this Gao Family Village, and I have some property. My Cuilan is also a woman of unparalleled beauty, but alas, she is getting old and still unmarried."

Elder Gao looked at Tang Yu, this fair-skinned, tender monk. He was very good-looking and undoubtedly capable, as he didn't even need Elder Gao's help to subdue demons, exuding an air of confidence.

If such a person remained in Gao Family Village, it would surely be a blessing for the Gao family.

Moreover, Gao Cuilan was indeed getting on in years. Everyone knew she had been abducted by a monster.

Even though she was beautiful, her reputation was already tarnished, making it difficult for her to find a husband.

This was why Elder Gao had this plan.

And property too?

Tang Yu suddenly felt like saying, Screw your scriptures.

I'm not going.

But that was just a thought; not going was impossible.

"Amitabha. Benefactor, there's no need to say more. I am a monk, detached from all worldly desires."

Tang Yu felt a pang of regret.

Gao Cuilan was a good-looking girl, and on top of that, such a large fortune was to be her dowry.

He really wanted to accept.

"Father-in-law."

Tang Yu blurted it out in his excitement, then quickly corrected himself, "Uh, no, benefactress, this matter is absolutely impossible."

"Dad." Gao Cuilan called out, her eyes full of shyness, "What are you talking about?"

Looking at Gao Cuilan, her face flushed and shy, Tang Yu's heart raced.

Good heavens, this girl is something else, a real beauty that could bring down nations.

"Benefactress, I believe what your father said makes sense. After all, marriage is a major event, and parents are usually the ones most concerned about it," Tang Yu said righteously.

He didn't refuse directly.

He was also contemplating whether he should win over Gao Cuilan first, and then continue his journey to the West.

As for staying here, he really wanted to, but unfortunately, he couldn't.

Elder Gao was overjoyed that Tang Yu didn't refuse outright. "Holy Monk, since that's the case, please stay here for a few more days. Let me fulfill my duties as a host."

Although he couldn't stay here permanently, staying a few more days was acceptable.

"Let's wait until Wukong captures that demon first," Tang Yu said after some thought.

Sun Wukong's eyes darted around in the attic, and he immediately had an idea. He transformed into Gao Cuilan's appearance.

It's a good thing Tang Yu doesn't know, otherwise he'd be furious.

You damned monkey, didn't I tell you just mentioning my name would be enough? What the hell are you transforming into Gao Cuilan for? This is clearly just playing into the hands of the Buddhist Sect. Useless! Just a troublemaker.

Western Heaven.

Great Thunderclap Monastery!

All the Buddhas nodded as they witnessed this scene.

Even Tathagata Buddha showed a hint of a smile.

It seemed there wouldn't be any major issues.

Wait!

The eyes of all the Buddhas lit up, and they immediately gasped, as if they had seen something incredible.

Guanyin Bodhisattva turned her head away, no longer wanting to watch, yet her body trembled slightly.

Tathagata Buddha rubbed his eyes, as if doubting what he was seeing.

Yes, he was not mistaken.

Tang Sanzang held Gao Cuilan's hand and stroked it, a brilliant smile on his face.

However, in the eyes of all the Buddhas, this smile was incredibly irritating.

Gao Cuilan acted shy and coy, allowing him to stroke her hand.

"What on earth is Tang Sanzang doing?"

Tathagata Buddha was so enraged that he let out a curse.

All the Buddhas on Spirit Mountain were speechless.

The scripture pilgrims not only drank alcohol and ate meat, but were they going to break the precept against lust as well?

Tathagata Buddha took a deep breath, clearly angered by Tang Yu.

If only he could kill him, otherwise Tathagata Buddha would have had the urge to kill Tang Sanzang and start over.

He had completely disgraced the entire Buddhist Sect.

"Let him be. As long as he completes the Journey to the West Tribulation, these things can be overlooked for now."

Tathagata Buddha was helpless.

Gao Family Village!

Suddenly, a fierce wind began to blow.

Elder Gao's expression immediately tensed. "The demon has arrived."

Tang Yu, still holding Gao Cuilan's small hand, was reluctant to let go.

He casually replied, "Oh, let him come then."

Seeing his nonchalant and confident demeanor, Elder Gao's tension eased. He seemed to believe that as long as Tang Yu was as steady as a mountain, there would be no problem.

She withdrew her hand, and Gao Cuilan said shyly, "Daughter is returning to her room."

Tang Yu was still savoring the feeling of her small hand in his palm.

Her hand suddenly withdrew, and she even scratched his palm.

It felt like she scratched him three times.

What could that mean?

The wind howled, and Zhu Bajie appeared in the inner chambers. "Madam."

Sun Wukong secretly chuckled and spoke in Gao Cuilan's accent, "You lazy oaf, you finally show up?"

Er Daizi was stunned. In the past, when he came, Gao Cuilan would always cry and beg him to let her go.

This was the first time she had spoken to him like this.

Zhu Bajie was overjoyed. "Madam, aren't you unhappy to see me? Although I, Old Zhu, am a bit ugly, I'm a warm pig, and I treat my wife very well!"

Sun Wukong suppressed his laughter and beckoned Zhu Bajie over with his finger. "Since you say that, then come here!"

"Madam, what did you say? You want me to come over?"

"Come here," Sun Wukong beckoned again, putting on a shy expression!