Journey to the West: The Monk Who Doesn't Want to Retrieve the Scriptures
Chapter 24

Confronting a Bodhisattva

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When Guanyin Bodhisattva was mentioned, the Yellow Wind King's expression became troubled.

He dejectedly took a drink of wine.

After this drink went down, he suddenly felt invincible, that no one could touch him.

"Isn't it just Guanyin Bodhisattva? Little brother, don't worry, if I knew where she was, I'd beat her to death right now."

Aside from Lingji Bodhisattva's Wind-Calming Pearl, the Yellow Wind King feared nothing.

Coupled with the alcohol, on impulse, he decided to go confront the Bodhisattva.

"Big brother, this is absolutely not permissible! That Guanyin Bodhisattva is a famous Bodhisattva of the Western Heaven, and behind her stands the entire Buddhist Sect. Little brother knows you have immense divine powers, but how can you fight against the Buddhist Sect? If I cause trouble for big brother, I won't be able to live with myself."

Tang Yu acted as if he was genuinely concerned for the Yellow Wind King.

In reality, he was desperately hoping the Yellow Wind King would hurry up and go blow the Bodhisattva to death.

These words warmed the Yellow Wind King's heart; this brother was not recognized in vain.

He had been hesitant upon hearing it was Guanyin Bodhisattva.

But since his little brother was so considerate of him, his elder brother, it would be wrong not to do something.

He wouldn't be worthy of being called an elder brother.

"Little brother, rest assured, with big brother here, tell me now, where is she?"

The Yellow Wind King, like a modern gang leader, was ready to vent his anger for his subordinate.

He contacted the System.

"System, do you have anything that can reveal locations?"

"Location Revealing Talisman."

"Redeem, fifty thousand Destiny Points."

Fifty thousand? That's a bit steep.

But then he thought, if he could get this Yellow Wind King to go fight Guanyin Bodhisattva.

He should be able to plunder a lot of Destiny Points.

So, Tang Yu redeemed it.

Through the Location Revealing Talisman, Tang Yu discovered Guanyin Bodhisattva was at a nearby farmhouse, disguised as an old woman.

She seemed to be waiting for something there.

Clearly, she was waiting for Wukong and Bajie to find her.

As expected, the Buddhist Sect had planned everything.

However, they certainly wouldn't have expected that a box of cigarettes and a meal of wine would turn the Yellow Wind King to their side.

And now he was even going to fight the Bodhisattva.

"Big brother, little brother does indeed know where she is. It's just that little brother is worried about big brother's safety. If I implicate big brother because of my matters..."

"Little brother, our brotherhood is built on trust. If my little brother is in trouble, how can big brother stand by?"

Before Tang Yu could finish, the Yellow Wind King interrupted him.

Hearing these words, Tang Yu felt a pang of emotion and a touch of guilt.

Was he too wicked?

Sending such a principled demon to his death.

Demons this principled and loyal were rare.

However, since he was stepping up for him, he couldn't stop him.

It would be best if she blew away Guanyin Bodhisattva, that would be even better.

"Big brother, to be frank, Guanyin Bodhisattva is not far away. She is probably here for big brother too. Big brother, you don't need to worry about my matters. Why don't you quickly take your subordinates and flee for your lives?"

Tang Yu used the Location Revealing Talisman to directly reveal Guanyin Bodhisattva's location.

"Little brother, what kind of talk is this?" the Yellow Wind King sneered. "It seems she is indeed here for me. I haven't even gone to get justice for you, little brother, and she dares to come knocking on my door."

The sudden appearance of Guanyin Bodhisattva couldn't help but make him overthink.

Moreover, within a radius of several hundred miles around Yellow Wind Ridge, he was the only demon.

She was definitely here to secretly subdue him.

"Little brother, watch me blow her to death, to get justice for you, little brother, and of course, for myself too."

"Big brother, no more words needed. From today onwards, you are my real brother. After this drink, big brother, you can set off."

Tang Yu raised his wine cup, looking at him with a moved expression.

This "setting off" could very well mean truly setting off, onto the path of reincarnation.

The Yellow Wind King didn't grasp the meaning behind Tang Yu's words at all. By now, he couldn't go back on his word.

He had already bragged, how could he take it back?

Moreover, this little brother was to his liking.

Guanyin Bodhisattva was indeed at Yellow Wind Ridge, and with Tang Yu there, he naturally connected the Bodhisattva's intentions to himself.

He downed the wine in one gulp, and the Yellow Wind King stood up unsteadily. He shook his head and let out a low roar, "Minions, gather for me."

Immediately, the cave was filled with monsters.

"Little brother, wait here for a moment. Big brother will be back soon."

Before leaving, the Yellow Wind King did not forget to instruct Tang Yu.

Go well!

Amitabha, what a sin, what a sin.

Buddy, don't be so reckless in the next life.

But you're a monster, so it's better to die early and be reborn early.

I wonder how Wu Keng and Er Daizi are doing?

At this thought, Tang Yu quickly stood up and walked out.

Sun Wukong chased for not far, killed the little monster, and hurried back, but Tang Yu and Bajie were gone. Only the donkey stood in place, and it let out a few low calls when it saw Sun Wukong return.

At this moment, Zhu Bajie also returned after dealing with the little demon.

"You idiot, where did you go? Where's Master?" Sun Wukong asked anxiously.

"Brother Monkey, after you chased the monster, another group of little monsters came. I, Old Pig, chased them very far. Master was clearly here at the time."

Sun Wukong's eyes darted, and he suddenly exclaimed, "Not good, it's a trap."

This was clearly a ploy to lure the tiger away from the mountain, to draw the two of them away and then attack Tang Yu.

The two of them hurriedly searched. As soon as they arrived at Yellow Wind Cave, Sun Wukong was about to shout when he saw Tang Yu staggering out from inside.

His little face was flushed, and his small eyes were smiling. It was clear he had been drinking.

What was going on?

Where were the monsters?

Could it be that he had drunk with Tang Yu and then let them go?

Sun Wukong and Zhu Bajie stared at him, stunned on the spot.

Looking at his two disciples.

Hiccup.

Tang Yu let out a drunken hiccup, "You're here."

After a lot of effort, he managed to climb onto the donkey. Tang Yu waved his hand, "Let's go."

He hugged the donkey's neck and fell asleep, while the donkey turned its head backward.

Its rear end faced forward, and its four legs moved backward.

Sun Wukong and Zhu Bajie looked at each other, their faces full of questions.

But Tang Yu was drunk and asleep, so they couldn't ask him now.

The group had no choice but to set off again.

Meanwhile, the Yellow Wind King led a group of little demons and quickly found the farmhouse where Guanyin Bodhisattva had transformed.

The Bodhisattva was a little puzzled. Logically, Sun Wukong and the others should have arrived by now. She would heal his eyes, and once his eyes were healed, one tribulation would be completed.

Then, she would guide him to Lingji Bodhisattva to obtain the Wind-Calming Pearl and subdue the demon. These two tribulations would be completed.

But she waited and waited, and they did not come.

Just as she was about to calculate, she heard a bang.

The wall outside the courtyard was kicked down with a single kick.

Leading the group was the Yellow Wind King. He looked like a ruffian leader, with a cigarette dangling from his lips, his eyes hazy, and he pointed at her.

"Are you Guanyin Bodhisattva?"

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