Slaying demons at Lion Camel Ridge (48)

Meanwhile, the King Lion Camel Kingdom stamped Tang Sanzang's Passbook.

Tang Sanzang took out the Travel Permit.

The King Lion Camel Kingdom said, "Please, the four elders, come with me to retrieve the seal."

The four members of the Tang Sanzang's group then followed the King of the Lion Camel Kingdom to the Palace.

Bajie looked around and asked, "Your Majesty, where is the Precious Seal?"

The King Lion Camel Kingdom pointed to a small black stone beside the furnace and said:

"That monster loved to eat tongues. It heated the Precious Seal until it was red-hot, then threw it into people's mouths. People couldn't bear it and stuck their tongues out, so the monster would peck at them and eat them. Over time, it burned a fine piece of jade, but fortunately the writing on the bottom wasn't damaged and could be resealed."

Sha Wujing then fetched the Red Mud.

The old king stamped the official seal on the travel document; it was the seal of the Lion Camel Kingdom.

After the Precious Seal was affixed, the Old King's obsession dissipated, and he was about to be Reincarnation.

Before leaving, he said to Tang Sanzang, "Elder, I have one more request."

Tang Sanzang asked, "What is it, Your Majesty?"

The King of the Lion Camel Kingdom said, "That monster devoured an entire nation of my people. I wonder what punishment it will receive. Elder, when you reach Spirit Mountain, please ask the Buddha for me. In the future, if it passes through our territory again, please burn incense facing east and inform him."

Bajie asked, "Why are you burning incense facing east?"

The King Lion Camel Kingdom said, "I wish to be reborn in the Eastern Lands."

Tang Sanzang said, "Your Majesty, rest assured, Buddha will surely punish that Demon severely."

The King Lion Camel Kingdom smiled and entered the Reincarnation reincarnation.

Seeing the Old King leave, Bajie whispered, "It's hard to say."

Sha Wujing asked, "Second Senior Brother, what did you say?"

Bajie said, "I say Master is right."

The four left the Palace, with Wukong leading the way, Bajie carrying the load, and Sha Wujing leading the horse, continuing their Journey to the West.

Suddenly, the Yin-Yang Two-Qi Bottle on Wukong's back broke free and flew westward.

Upon seeing this, Wukong said, "Needless to say, it must have been that Golden-Winged Great Peng who accused me Tathagata Buddha of stealing my Treasure Bottle."

Sha Wujing said, "Elder Brother, that bottle is heavy. Let it go. It'll help us get on our way."

Wukong nodded, then, as if remembering something, said:

"Oh no! Not only did we lose the bottle, but we also lost a bowl, and we forgot to ask him for it back!"

Sha Wujing asked what kind of bowl it was.

Wukong didn't say much.

On the other side, Ao Tu arrived at the Flower Realm aboard Black Ship.

Exhausted, he sat down to rest.

The Third-Grade White Lotus automatically landed on Ao Tu's head, spinning around and showering him with Divine Light.

Xiao Zhenying came out upon hearing the sound, dressed in Daoist Robe and Feathered Garment, looking like a little Immortal Child, and asked, "Who is sitting on the ground?"

Ao Tu's body was ashen, his strength completely exhausted, and he did not waste any energy speaking.

Xiao Zhenying stepped forward, looking at Ao Tu's appearance. She found him quite frightening and somewhat unfamiliar, yet also strangely familiar, leaving her puzzled. She cautiously approached and asked, "Who are you?"

Ao Tu's eyes only moved.

Xiao Zhenying immediately felt a sense of familiarity and warmth, and exclaimed in surprise, "It's Master!"

Xiao Zhenying rushed forward to carry Ao Tu on her back, but she couldn't lift him.

Ao Tu's power is now exhausted and he can't control it. His Primordial Heaven body is revealed without reservation, making him heavier than a world. How could Xiao Zhenying possibly carry him?

Xiao Zhenying went forward to hug him again, but she couldn't lift him.

This silly little apprentice can't carry me on his back or hug me. I don't know who he learned it from, but he actually tries to put his Ao Tu in a box.

The Treasure Casket let out a mournful sound, and dared not fill it.

Xiao Zhenying then remembered and hurriedly called out, "Sister Jiangzhu! Sister Apricot Immortal!"

Jiangzhu came out upon hearing the sound, recognized Ao Tu at a glance, and immediately burst into tears, saying "Benefactor" and hurriedly giving Ao Tu the pill.

Ao Tu didn't eat it. For him now, that pill was merely a drop in the ocean.

He only needs to rest for a short while, and the effect will be a hundred times stronger than that of the pill. The reason he came to the Flower Realm is because the power of the Immortal Realm is more suitable for rest.

If he were to rest in the mortal realm, I fear that with each breath he exhales, the land of an entire country would dry up.

Although Ao Tu was extremely wicked, he would never use his great power to bully Mortal if he could protect himself.

Jiangzhu, that silly girl, was so anxious when she saw that Ao Tu wouldn't take the pills that she pulled out the Bitter Bamboo that Ao Tu had planted, cut off the tender sections, and fed them to Ao Tu.

This was somewhat useful, but it was extremely bitter, and Ao Tu's already dry skin became even more wrinkled.

Apricot Immortal came out from behind and recognized Ao Tu at a glance. She greeted him as "Your Great King" and fed Ao Tu her own Flower Dew to relieve his suffering.

After receiving some care, Ao Tu had regained some strength, though most of it was from rest. He shakily stood up and said, "Let's go inside."

Xiao Zhenying then helped Ao Tu into the house.

Ao Tu was meditating and resting inside.

Once I had a little strength left, things became simple.

Ao Tu casually cast a spell, drawing in an endless stream of Immortal Power from the Heavenly Realm, and in a short while, he regained several tenths of his strength.

Ao Tu then restored the Original Form.

Although the lost Essence Blood are difficult to recover quickly, at least it does not affect normal movement.

Aside from the fact that due to the depletion of Essence Blood, one cannot freely use the Opening Heaven Supernatural Ability for a short period of time, there are no other significant effects.

On the contrary, because he severed his Self, his power reached a new level.

Ao Tu opened his eyes and saw Jiangzhu still shedding tears. Apricot Immortal looked worried and smiled, saying, "It's alright now."

Jiangzhu stopped crying and wanted to lean into Ao Tu's arms, but fearing she might hurt Ao Tu, she only sat beside him and pleaded, "My Benefactor, please teach me some Supernatural Ability."

Ao Tu pulled her into his arms, then embraced Apricot Immortal as well, holding her on both sides, and asked Jiangzhu, "Why are you learning Supernatural Ability?"

Jiangzhu said, "My Benefactor is injured, and I have no way to help him. I have learned Supernatural Ability so that I can assist Benefactor."

Upon hearing this, Ao Tu thought for a moment. The only one who could truly help him was his Teacher. However, he couldn't refuse Jiangzhu's kindness, so he nodded and said, "Alright, I will teach you the Creation Technique from now on."

After offering a few words of comfort to the two, Xiao Zhenying said:

"Master! Master! What about me?"

Ao Tu laughed and said, "You should learn Alchemy first!"

Xiao Zhenying said, "No! I meant to say, Master hugged Sister Jiangzhu and Sister Apricot Immortal, but why didn't he hug me?"

Ao Tu listened and chuckled, then held her in his hands and instructed her:

"You are young and ignorant. The relationship between me and your sisters Jiangzhu Sister Apricot Immortal is one of love between a man and a woman, a union of Yin and Yang and yang, which is the natural order of the Heaven and Earth. You are my disciple, and this should not be confused with the relationship between the two."

Xiao Zhenying nodded, seemingly understanding, and then asked, "Why has Master become like this?"

Ao Tu said, "This is my Original Form. Taixi is my Daoist School form; there is also Buddhist Sect form. You are unaware of this."

Xiao Zhenying laughed and said, "Master's Original Form is beautiful!"

Ao Tu raised his hand and gently tapped her forehead, saying, "You dare to criticize your master?"

Xiao Zhenying clutched her head, crying out in pain, and quickly said, "Disciple was wrong!"

Ao Tu said, "Go and light the fire in the furnace; I'll need it later."

Xiao Zhenying then went downstairs to start a fire.

Jiangzhu said, "My Benefactor's injuries have not yet healed. Will you use the furnace fire before resting for a little while longer?"

Ao Tu said, "I have a subordinate who has followed me for many years. He has always been loyal and devoted, and his loyalty is very deep. He unfortunately met with misfortune, and I want to create a Fleshly Body for him. But if I delay any longer, it might be inconvenient. Fortunately, you have pulled out that Bitter Bamboo, so bring it here."