Journey to the West: The Monk Who Doesn't Want to Retrieve the Scriptures
Chapter 36

Call Me Father-in-Law

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As soon as these words were spoken, everyone's eyes widened, looking at Tang Yu in disbelief.

The three Bodhisattvas' bodies trembled slightly, out of anger.

They really wanted to strike directly and kill Tang Sanzang.

They hastily chanted a few Buddhist incantations before they calmed down.

With Sun Wukong's Fiery Eyes Golden Gaze, he could naturally see through the true forms of the Bodhisattvas at a glance.

However, he couldn't see through that old woman; a hazy aura of chaos obscured her.

As if sensing Sun Wukong's gaze, Old Mother Lishan glanced at him with a half-smile, then she sighed softly, a hint of complexity flashing in her eyes.

"Holy monk, there's been a misunderstanding. This is a manor, not a filthy place as the Holy Monk described." Old Mother Lishan watched Tang Yu explore.

The Journey to the West had encountered a variable; this was something everyone knew.

Tongtian had also issued an order for them to find the variable in the Journey to the West.

Could it be Tang Sanzang?

He was the reincarnation of Golden Cicada, with nine lives devoted to Buddhism.

He shouldn't be the variable.

"So it was this humble monk who misunderstood."

Tang Yu was also thinking to himself. This Old Mother Lishan was one of Tongtian's four great disciples.

He had a good impression of the Jie Sect.

Of course, all of this stemmed more from Tongtian's loyalty and righteousness.

However, he also liked the teachings of the Jie Sect.

Fighting for a sliver of hope for all living beings.

"Teach without discrimination!"

Should he reveal his true intentions to her?

"Holy monk, why are you roughing it out here in the wilderness? Daughters, attend to our guest."

"Coming."

As the three women responded, they opened the gate.

Zhu Bajie, drooling, followed them in.

Seeing that San Lengzi had gone in, Tang Yu hesitated slightly before also leading Wukong and San Lengzi inside.

Old Mother Lishan, whether intentionally or unintentionally, had indeed prepared a table of meat dishes to entertain the master and his disciples.

Looking at the steaming pork knuckle, the aroma wafted into their noses.

Manjushri and Samantabhadra couldn't help but swallow, turning their heads away, not wanting to look anymore.

But the aroma was incessant.

How could it be so fragrant?

But then again, they hadn't tasted meat since entering the Buddhist Sect.

Recalling their past days of eating meat and drinking heartily, they suddenly felt nostalgic.

Noticing their unusual behavior, Guanyin Bodhisattva coughed subtly, reminding them to pay attention; they were now Buddhist disciples.

After eating, Tang Yu wiped his mouth, "Thank you for your hospitality, benefactor."

"I'm glad the Holy Monk is satisfied. However, this old woman has one humble request, which I hope the Holy Monk can grant." Old Mother Lishan said.

Tang Yu feigned ignorance, "Oh, I wonder what the request is?"

"My three daughters are no longer young, yet they still remain in this pavilion, so this old woman wishes to invite the Holy Monk and his disciples to stay."

"Moreover, the journey to the Western Heaven is long, fraught with difficulties and dangers. Why not stay in my courtyard and enjoy your days, wouldn't that be better?"

These words made the three daughters blush shyly.

Tang Yu, however, sneered inwardly.

"Holy Monk, my courtyard covers hundreds of acres, and my family has countless businesses. Wouldn't staying here be far better than going to the Western Heaven?" Old Mother Lishan continued to tempt him.

Tang Yu frowned, appearing troubled, making it seem like he was tempted.

The beautiful women, transformed by the three Bodhisattvas, became slightly nervous.

They were afraid Tang Sanzang would agree.

If he agreed, it would be a huge embarrassment.

Old Mother Lishan secretly smiled. This pilgrim had no Buddhist heart at all; she truly wondered how the Buddhist Sect chose such a person!

However, this was exactly what Old Mother Lishan wanted to see.

The Buddhist Sect wanted to prosper through the Journey to the West Tribulation, but the chosen pilgrim had turned out like this?

Interesting!

"You only have three daughters, and the four of us, master and disciples, aren't enough to go around."

Tang Yu said something astonishing.

Instantly, an aura of authority spread out, but it was fleeting.

Guanyin Bodhisattva couldn't control her emotions and revealed a trace of her power, but she quickly reined it in.

Sun Wukong gave Guanyin Bodhisattva a deep look.

This monkey possessed the Fiery Eyes Golden Gaze.

Naturally, nothing could escape his sight, and the three Bodhisattvas knew this.

Old Mother Lishan was also slightly taken aback, seemingly not expecting Tang Sanzang to say such a thing.

"Holy Monk, there's no need to worry..."

Before Old Mother Lishan could finish speaking, Tang Yu interrupted her, a very excited expression on his face. Suppressing the urge to kill him, the three Bodhisattvas began chanting the Heart Sutra.

At first, seeing Guanyin Venerable so angry, Manjushri and Samantabhadra thought her cultivation was insufficient.

Now, facing Tang Sanzang directly, they understood Guanyin's suffering.

This Tang Sanzang was too infuriating.

If not for his special identity, they would have truly wanted to kill him.

"Holy Monk, you misunderstand. My..." Old Mother Lishan said with a dry laugh.

"Marry one person?" Tang Yu waved his hand. "Disciples, you go ahead. Your master's back isn't good."

You actually know your back isn't good.

All this time, enjoying yourself, being intimate with Gao Cuilan, why didn't you mention your back wasn't good?

The three disciples rolled their eyes simultaneously.

However, Sun Wukong had already discovered their identities, so he repeatedly waved his hands. "This old Sun has no interest in romantic entanglements."

"Thank you, Master, thank you, Senior Brother."

Er Daizi stepped forward with a look of excitement.

It was his Master and Senior Brother who doted on him, not wanting anyone.

Even if Sha Wujing took one, as the second disciple, he naturally had to shoulder more if he was capable.

So, he could leave one for San Lengzi.

Thinking of two beautiful girls lying beside him.

Yo xi yo xi.

Hee hee hee.

Zhu Bajie's eyes became glazed over, and suddenly his whole body shivered.

Everyone present, except for San Lengzi, naturally sensed Zhu Bajie's change and understood what was happening.

I might have some kidney problems.

But you're completely worn out.

Tang Yu secretly scorned and said, "Er Daizi, your Master still has an unwashed pair of underpants. You can make do with those for now."

Then he looked at Old Mother Lishan and chuckled, "This poor monk didn't mean it that way."

This left Old Mother Lishan bewildered.

Before she could react, Tang Yu stepped forward and put his arm around her shoulder.

"You only have three daughters, so there's no way to divide them. As the Master, I naturally understand the need for humility, so I'll leave them all to my disciples."

"As for you?" Tang Yu chuckled twice. "You're a bit old, but you'll have to make do. At least you're a woman."

Old Mother Lishan's face immediately darkened.

Although she was called Old Mother Lishan.

In reality, she wasn't old at all.

It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say she was as beautiful as a flower or could topple a nation.

Now, Tang Yu had openly called her old.

Unforgivable, truly unforgivable!

Tang Yu turned back and instructed his disciples, "From now on, you don't have to call me Master anymore."

"Call me Father-in-law!"

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