Journey to the West: The Monk Who Doesn't Want to Retrieve the Scriptures
Chapter 50

Either Let Him Pass, Or I Will

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Zhu Bajie tilted his head, looking as if he didn't recognize him.

Looking at the money in his hand, it returned to Tang Yu's possession.

Moreover, judging by the tone, they clearly intended to skip out on the bill.

"Heh, you dare cause trouble in my Myriad Flowers Pavilion?" the male courtesan sneered. "Haven't you heard what kind of place Myriad Flowers Pavilion is? Is it a place you can run wild in?"

Just a few mortals.

Not to mention Tang Yu had bodyguards, but he himself was already at the Earth Immortal cultivation level.

However, Tang Yu wouldn't personally take action.

With bodyguards, who would dare make a move?

Besides, if he made a move, he might expose himself.

"Er Daizi, your master believes in you."

He handed this task over to Er Daizi.

After speaking, Tang Yu stepped aside, watching the unfolding events with a nonchalant air.

Before Er Daizi could even speak, the people from the brothel had already attacked.

Er Daizi had no choice but to meet them head-on, and the outcome was predictable.

Tang Yu swaggered out, but he was still somewhat humane and left the money behind.

One couldn't visit a brothel without paying, and those girls weren't having an easy time.

They couldn't even sleep well at night.

As for the brothel, people were lying all over the floor.

Not far away, San Lengzi was circling the donkey, deep in thought.

He seemed to be contemplating which cooking method would be most delicious.

"Follow your master," Tang Yu said, mounting the donkey and calling to his disciples.

Western Heaven!

Tathagata's expression was somewhat grim. They were already nearing Baoxiang Kingdom.

Why hadn't the Joyful Buddha managed to trick Sun Wukong away yet?

He waved his hand, wanting to see what Sun Wukong was up to.

Immediately, a scene that made his eyes water appeared.

This guy was still indulging in the pleasures of the flesh. Had he forgotten the main task?

Useless.

If he had known this guy was so unreliable, he should have sent someone else.

He sent him to handle a task, but instead, this guy plunged headfirst into a brothel and refused to come out.

"Venerable Guanyin..."

As soon as he called out to Guanyin Bodhisattva, she turned her head.

Sigh, it had been a long time using her, it really wasn't appropriate.

Besides, Tang Sanzang and the others had just done some things not suitable for children, so it wouldn't be good to have her go.

He surveyed the area below. "Lingji Bodhisattva, you shall go. Bring Sun Wukong here."

"As the Buddha commands."

Lingji was overjoyed. During this time, people from the Buddhist Sect had given him many treasures, all for him to find Tang Sanzang and exchange them for cigarettes.

It seemed he could make a small fortune again.

Accepting the Buddha's decree, he hurried towards the lower realm.

At this moment, Tang Yu and his group had already arrived at Baoxiang Kingdom.

Notices were posted all around.

Because the third princess of Baoxiang Kingdom had been abducted by a demon, they were seeking a master to go and rescue her.

Tang Yu was naturally well aware of this matter.

This Baihuaxiu was originally a Jade Maiden from Pixiang Hall in the Heavenly Court. Because she had a secret affair with Kui Mulang, she was banished to the mortal realm.

She was reincarnated into Baoxiang Kingdom.

And Kui Mulang was a Star Lord Zheng Shen. Seeing the woman he loved banished to the mortal realm.

In a fit of rage, he rebelled against the Heavenly Court.

However, after finding Baihuaxiu, he discovered that his former lover no longer remembered him.

He had no choice but to abduct her.

Speaking of which, Kui Mulang was also a sentimental soul.

Tang Yu felt a bit of sympathy for him.

Arriving outside the Baoxiang Kingdom's imperial palace, guards went to inform the king.

Upon hearing it was the holy monk from the Great Tang, the king hastily had the master and disciples invited to the hall.

However, this group of people seemed rather odd no matter how you looked at them.

Only the monk in front of them looked like a normal person.

Tang Yu swaggered onto the platform, took out the transit document, and tossed it over.

"Stamp it, and I'll leave."

Four words, simple and to the point.

Were all people from the Great Tang this arrogant?

The King of Baoxiang was a bit stunned and took the transit document to glance at it.

There was another line of small text on the back.

Either let him pass, or I'll pass.

The Great Tang's imperial seal was stamped on the writing.

There was no doubt this was Li Shimin's doing.

That guy Li Er was ruthless, having killed his father and brother.

However, he was also very capable, governing the Great Tang to flourish and prosper, attracting visitors from all directions.

Naturally, he, a mere King of Baoxiang, could not afford to offend him.

"Holy monk, you've traveled a long way. Why not stay in my Baoxiang Kingdom for a few days?" the King of Baoxiang said.

"That would be fine," Tang Yu replied without hesitation.

The main reason was that he had taken a stroll around when he arrived and noticed several excellent brothels.

The girls there were so lovely.

Besides, who would want to go to the Western Heaven if they had a choice?

"Someone, prepare a vegetarian feast."

The king gave instructions, telling people to prepare a vegetarian feast and to host them properly.

"Amitabha, this humble monk wants to eat meat."

The king froze for a moment, wondering if he had misheard.

The holy monk wanted to eat meat?

Did this mean all monks from the Great Tang were like this?

Judging by his expression, it didn't seem like he had misspoke, and the king hadn't misheard either.

After a moment of hesitation, he hurriedly ordered his servants to prepare the meal.

At this moment, a flash of light appeared in the sky, and Bodhisattva Lingji manifested, standing above.

This old fellow is here again?

Tang Yu knew his purpose clearly.

"Tang Sanzang."

Bodhisattva Lingji called out sternly.

"What is it?"

Tang Yu glanced at him sideways.

This holy monk from the Great Tang was truly formidable. He had only just arrived, and a Bodhisattva had descended. Moreover, judging by his demeanor, he clearly didn't even regard the Bodhisattva with respect.

He could be so arrogant.

But the King of Baoxiang dared not. He led his ministers and soldiers to kneel on the ground.

"We pay our respects to Bodhisattva Lingji."

Bodhisattva Lingji didn't even look at them.

"You know why I've come?"

Seeing this brazen attitude, Tang Yu felt like kicking him a couple of times.

"Speak to me politely," Tang Yu said. "Otherwise, you won't get a single thing."

The people of Baoxiang Kingdom looked at Tang Yu in disbelief, gasping in unison.

These people from the Great Tang were too awesome, daring to speak to a Bodhisattva like that.

"You..." Bodhisattva Lingji's expression turned cold. He snorted and softened his voice, saying, "I've come here to trade for some cigarettes."

With a wave of his hand, a pile of magical treasures and elixirs appeared at Tang Yu's feet.

Tang Yu grinned, took off his kasaya, and wrapped up all these items.

He planned to find a secluded spot later to exchange Destiny Points with the System.

After exchanging for the Nine-Nine Heavenly Merit, he didn't have many Destiny Points left.

But then, wasn't this money coming in?

He communicated with the System to see how many Destiny Points these could be exchanged for.

Then, he gave him cigarettes at the previous price.

This time, Lingji Bodhisattva really brought a lot of good things. Tang Yu exchanged a full twenty packs of cigarettes with him.

After the exchange, Lingji Bodhisattva left in a hurry.

Because Tang Yu had retorted to him like that, he felt a bit embarrassed.

He was, after all, a Bodhisattva, but he was the one who needed a favor.

Lingji Bodhisattva, having flown far away, slapped his forehead.

Damn it.

He only remembered the cigarettes and forgot the important matter Tathagata Buddha had entrusted him with.

If he returned to Spirit Mountain like this, Tathagata Buddha would skin him alive.

Lingji Bodhisattva hurriedly turned back.

As the Bodhisattva left, the King of Baoxiang Kingdom and others also stood up.

The King was a bit dejected.

His country was small, not only could he not afford to offend other countries, but even the gods in heaven didn't pay him much attention.

Look at the person from Great Tang, he spoke so assertively to the Bodhisattva.

And the Bodhisattva didn't show any anger.

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