Journey to the West: The Monk Who Doesn't Want to Retrieve the Scriptures
Chapter 38

What Do You Call Dad's Dad?

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Watching the scene inside the house, Tang Yu chuckled.

Originally, he had wanted to secretly call Er Daizi out, but on second thought, if he wanted to stay, then let him stay. Who told him not to leave with his master?

Manjushri and Samantabhadra, along with Er Daizi, gathered together.

Er Daizi threw a punch that knocked Manjushri Bodhisattva straight down, then straddled him, tugged on his ears, and twisted his body as he asked, "What do you call Dad's dad?"

"Dad's dad is Grandpa."

Manjushri Bodhisattva swayed his head, looking dazed and vacant.

"Ride the big horse."

Zhu Bajie looked innocent as he struck a riding pose and smacked Manjushri Bodhisattva's backside. "Giddyup, giddyup, giddyup..."

"Milk! I want milk!" Samantabhadra Bodhisattva stripped Zhu Bajie's clothes off.

"Waaah!"

Zhu Bajie let out a miserable wail.

Seeing the state of the room, Tang Yu burst out laughing.

Nine-Colored Bewitching Flower Stamen.

The flower stamen was round and pink, capable of trapping someone in an inescapable illusion for a month.

However, it had long since gone extinct.

But to Tang Yu, that was no problem at all.

He spent fifty thousand Destiny Points to exchange for it directly through the system.

He knew the Destiny Points he could gain from this operation would definitely be substantial.

Originally, he had wanted to kill the two Bodhisattvas, but after thinking it over, he gave up on that idea.

Old Mother Lishan widened her eyes. She had long heard of the terror of the Nine-Colored Bewitching Flower Stamen, but she had never expected even Manjushri and Samantabhadra to fall victim to it.

Watching the scene inside, the corner of her mouth twitched.

Tang Yu dispelled the formation that concealed the secrets of heaven.

In an instant, all Three Realms witnessed this scene.

Many people even rubbed their eyes, seemingly unable to believe what they were seeing.

"Milk! I want milk!" Samantabhadra Bodhisattva ran about like a child. "Two little bees, flying into the flowers, flying and flying..." He flew out of the house, hugged a nearby tree, and began gnawing on it as if he were nursing.

"Giddyup, giddyup..." Zhu Bajie was riding his big horse. Suddenly, he kicked Manjushri Bodhisattva aside, knocking out two of his front teeth.

Zhu Bajie's aura surged. "I am Marshal Tian Peng!"

Western Heaven.

Great Thunderclap Monastery.

The Buddhas all wore dumbfounded expressions. Even Buddha rubbed his eyes, as if doubting what he saw.

Manjushri Bodhisattva was being ridden like a horse, while Samantabhadra Bodhisattva was chewing on a tree.

If they had not seen it with their own eyes, who would have dared believe it?

They had thought Tang Sanzang was embarrassing enough already.

After all, he had yet to attain Buddhahood. It was understandable that he still clung to worldly things.

But right now, Manjushri Bodhisattva was the one truly making a complete fool of himself.

Hmm?

Why was Guanyin Bodhisattva not here?

Tathagata Buddha's gaze grew deep.

Could the variable be her?

She had been watching the Journey to the West group all along. If it really was her, secretly pulling some underhanded tricks would be effortless.

No, his mind was a little muddled.

He needed a smoke.

After lighting a cigarette and taking a drag, Tathagata Buddha immediately felt his mind clear.

"Lingji Bodhisattva, go bring those two embarrassing fools back at once. I will personally whip them."

Buddha gave the order with a livid expression.

Lingji's eyes lit up. Going down to find Tang Sanzang?

Perfect. He had run out of cigarettes long ago.

He had gone without them for ages, yet Buddha kept dangling one in his mouth right in front of him, making him crave them terribly.

But he could not exactly ask Buddha for cigarettes.

Some time ago, Buddha had ordered him to trade with Tang Sanzang for some. However, when he saw the Buddhist Sect and the Heavenly Court nearly come to blows, he had hidden in the shadows and not dared show himself.

After returning to Spirit Mountain, Tathagata had not mentioned it again.

Tathagata had gotten more supplies, so he was no longer in a hurry.

"This disciple obeys Buddha's decree."

Lingji Bodhisattva headed for the lower realm. Thinking of the cigarettes waiting for him, he could not help speeding up.

Jade Void Palace.

Primordial Lord of Heaven watched this scene and secretly felt relieved.

Luckily, those two had been converted by the Buddhist Sect. Otherwise, it would have been him losing face.

Lower Realm.

Samantabhadra Bodhisattva was still chewing on the tree. He bit off a mouthful of splinters and grinned foolishly.

Zhu Bajie and Manjushri Bodhisattva were wrestling.

When Lingji Bodhisattva arrived, this was the sight that greeted him.

He waved a hand and froze all three of them in place.

He prepared to take Manjushri and Samantabhadra back and hand them over to Tathagata, so Tathagata could personally whip them.

But what about Zhu Bajie?

Having been affected by the Nine-Colored Bewitching Flower Stamen, he would not wake up for a month.

Forget it. He would not bother with him.

Whether he lived or died was none of his concern.

He looked at Tang Sanzang with an expression as if he wanted to speak but hesitated.

Tang Yu found it strange. What was with this guy?

He obviously had something to say.

"Tang Sanzang, I wish to make a deal with you."

Under the temptation of cigarettes, Lingji Bodhisattva finally gritted his teeth and said it.

"Hm?" Tang Yu looked at him in confusion.

"I wish to exchange for some cigarettes."

Could it be that Tathagata had run out of cigarettes again? That should not be possible. He had given him two packs, enough to last him several days.

Seeing Lingji Bodhisattva's eager look, Tang Yu understood.

This guy wanted some for himself.

"How many do you want?"

Tang Yu would be delighted if the entire Buddhist Sect became addicted.

With a wave of Lingji Bodhisattva's hand, a pile of heavenly treasures appeared before Tang Yu.

These items were useless to Lingji Bodhisattva.

However, the treasures he had collected were naturally no ordinary goods.

Old Mother Lishan looked at Tang Yu in confusion, unable to understand what trick he had pulled to make Lingji Bodhisattva voluntarily bring him gifts.

"Three packs. Take them."

Tang Yu took out three packs of cigarettes and tossed them directly to Lingji Bodhisattva.

Having gotten the goods, Lingji Bodhisattva waved his hand, swept up Manjushri and Samantabhadra, and turned to leave.

As he departed, his magic naturally wore off.

Zhu Bajie became active again, crazily clapping his hands. "Flying, flying..."

He instinctively unleashed his magic.

He really began to fly.

His eyes closed and a smile on his lips, he kept waving his little hands as he flew higher and higher.

In no time at all, he had become a tiny black dot.

Tang Yu looked up. Even the black dot was gone.

Who knew where he had flown off to?

Old Mother Lishan smiled faintly and left as well.

She was going to find her master and report that Tang Sanzang was the variable.

As she left, the transformed courtyard naturally vanished without a trace.

Sun Wukong returned from hunting, looked at the vanished courtyard, and understanding flashed through his eyes.

"Where's Bajie?"

"He flew away." Tang Yu looked up at the sky, but nothing could be seen.

Holding the cigarettes in his hand, Lingji Bodhisattva impatiently lit one.

He took a deep drag.

That was the taste.

Amazing.

The restraints on Manjushri and Samantabhadra Bodhisattva silently came undone.

The two embraced each other and, grinning foolishly, fell toward the ground.

They plummeted at incredible speed.

Lingji Bodhisattva, completely immersed in the pleasure brought by the cigarette, failed to notice at all...

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