Putting on a Good Show

"Call me Father-in-law."

The words left the three Bodhisattvas somewhat stunned.

Before they could react, Tang Yu had already slung an arm around Old Mother Lishan and swaggered out.

Not good.

What if Old Mother Lishan got angry and suddenly killed Tang Sanzang?

Guanyin Bodhisattva, disguised as a young girl, was about to chase after them, but Zhu Bajie intentionally or unintentionally blocked her path, chuckling, "Master and senior brother really dote on me."

Sun Wukong let out a scoff and followed Tang Yu out.

Sha Wujing couldn't care less about all this. If these women were edible, he might have investigated further.

So, only Zhu Bajie was left behind.

"Benefactress, this old pig has a strong back," Zhu Bajie said with a shy smile. "Do you have any more sisters?"

Old Mother Lishan, walking out with Tang Yu, was indeed somewhat enraged and genuinely wanted to kill him.

No one had ever dared to be so presumptuous in front of her.

Even Tathagata Buddha would have to be respectful in her presence.

Aside from her own powerful cultivation, it was also because Tongtian's Juexian Sword was on her person.

With a cultivation base already at the Quasi-Saint level, coupled with the Juexian Sword, even another Quasi-Saint would not be her match.

However, the moment Tang Yu slung his arm over her shoulder, she clearly felt a faint fluctuation of spiritual energy emanating from his hand.

Human Immortal.

With Old Mother Lishan's abilities, she could naturally sense Tang Yu's cultivation.

The pilgrim had actually cultivated to the Human Immortal realm. She seemed to understand something, which was why she followed Tang Yu out.

"My apologies for the offense, please forgive me," Tang Yu said with a slight bow.

"I never expected it to be you."

Old Mother Lishan gazed deeply at Tang Yu. At this moment, she naturally knew that Tang Yu was the variable.

But how could this pilgrim become the variable?

The thought of the pilgrim arranged by the Buddhist Sect transforming from a certainty into a variable.

The corners of her mouth twitched slightly.

She suddenly felt a pang of sympathy for the Buddhist Sect.

The Buddhist Sect had planned for so many years, counting on this Journey to the West Tribulation to flourish.

Now, it seemed difficult.

The main characters of the Journey to the West had become variables.

All the previous strange occurrences were undoubtedly Tang Sanzang's doing.

Tang Yu smiled faintly, neither confirming nor denying.

"You called me out for a purpose?" Old Mother Lishan now resumed her true form.

Her skin was snow-white, with black hair cascading down her shoulders.

Her delicate eyebrows were curved, and her eyes sparkled like stars.

Her charming lips curved slightly upward, carrying a hint of girlish innocence and radiance.

Tang Yu was momentarily captivated. He knew that "Old Mother Lishan" was merely a title.

She wasn't actually old, but he hadn't expected her to be so beautiful and alluring.

Snapping back to reality, Tang Yu smiled faintly, "Later, please, Old Mother, witness a good show."

Old Mother Lishan raised an eyebrow slightly, seemingly intrigued.

At this moment, Sun Wukong and Sha Wujing walked out of the room.

Only now did Sun Wukong understand why his Fiery Eyes Golden Gaze couldn't see through her. So that was it.

San Lengzi was still a bit dazed but quickly came to his senses and bowed along with Sun Wukong.

"Greetings, Old Mother."

Old Mother Lishan's gaze fell upon Sun Wukong, a hint of complexity flickering in her eyes.

"Do you still remember me?"

"This old Sun naturally knows you are Old Mother Lishan, one of the four great disciples of Sage Tongtian."

Sun Wukong said, doing a somersault.

He appeared carefree and unburdened.

Sha Wujing lowered his head, his eyes darting about.

She watched him for a moment, and Old Mother Lishan suddenly started laughing, her smile tinged with sadness. "Yes, I am Old Mother Lishan."

Perhaps they wouldn't understand what she said.

But Tang Yu understood. Old Mother Lishan was asking, "Do you still remember me?"

So, it was very likely they knew each other from before?

However, Sun Wukong's answer clearly indicated he didn't recognize her, only that he knew of her.

Could it be that this monkey had gone foolish from being suppressed under the Five Elements Mountain and forgotten some things?

And then there was San Lengzi. The flicker in his eyes just now hadn't escaped Tang Yu's notice.

At this moment, Tang Yu had a feeling. Despite being the strongest among the group of pilgrims, perhaps he was also the one who knew the least.

San Lengzi and Er Daizi clearly knew some hidden secrets.

It seemed he'd have to find an opportunity to pry some information out of Er Daizi and San Lengzi.

Tang Yu realized he had underestimated Er Daizi and San Lengzi.

One was formerly Marshal Tianpeng. If he were truly dim-witted, how could he have held such a position?

And then there was San Lengzi.

Curtain Rolling General.

A favored official before the Jade Emperor.

Equivalent to a trusted eunuch beside the emperor, he must have been adept at reading people and possessed his own schemes.

At this point, Tang Yu realized that Sun Wukong was the most straightforward one.

Old Mother Lishan reached out her hand, and a purple silk ribbon appeared in it. "I obtained this item by chance. I'll give it to you."

Sun Wukong was inexplicably delighted and quickly took it, draping it over himself.

As he touched the silk, a hint of confusion crossed his face. "What is this?"

"A purple silk ribbon, refined from the purple mist of noon."

"Purple mist?" Sun Wukong murmured, his confusion deepening.

Why did this name feel familiar?

He felt like he'd heard it somewhere before, and strangely, it evoked a sense of heartache.

"Wukeng, I'm still not full. Go get me some game. San Lengzi, go feed the donkey."

Tang Yu sent them all away.

Still not full? This was almost as bad as Old Pig.

Although Sun Wukong had questions, he complied.

As for San Lengzi, he looked dazed and went to feed the donkey.

A pink pill appeared in Tang Yu's hand. He crushed it and threw it directly into the room.

A hint of surprise flickered in Old Mother Lishan's eyes.

Wasn't this thing lost to history long ago?

How did Tang Yu have it? But everyone had their secrets.

She naturally wouldn't ask.

"Do you know Wukeng?" Tang Yu asked her.

Old Mother Lishan paused slightly and then chuckled softly. "Who doesn't know the Great Sage Equal to Heaven?"

Tang Yu remained silent, just looking at her steadily.

"I once knew a demon king, the King of Ten Thousand Demons."

Old Mother Lishan's voice carried a sigh as her gaze drifted towards the room. It was clear she didn't want to say more.

Inside the room, the powder from the pill slowly dispersed, instantly filling every corner.

Guanyin Bodhisattva sniffed the air and suddenly turned pale with alarm. "This is bad."

She vanished at top speed, leaving the place.

Inside the room, Manjushri Bodhisattva and the two Samantabhadras were still bewildered.

They didn't understand why Guanyin Bodhisattva had left so abruptly.

And Zhu Bajie, at that moment, suddenly saw the figure of a Bodhisattva.

Could these few people all be transformations of Bodhisattvas?

He broke out in a cold sweat.

Oh, my heavens.

I, this old pig, said all sorts of nonsense in front of a Bodhisattva.

It was clear these two were also from the Buddhist Sect.

Just as he was about to apologize, his head suddenly felt dizzy.

At the same time, Manjushri Bodhisattva and the other Bodhisattva's expressions became blank, looking dazed and foolish.

The three of them looked at each other and slowly, involuntarily, gravitated towards one another.

Although Manjushri and Samantabhadra had transformed into women, their essence was still male.

And