Tang San Steals the Kasaya

Western Ox Continent, Nalanda Temple.

After returning from Five Finger Mountain, Ma Hongjun realized his own weakness and began to practice the dual cultivation method passed down by the Joyful Buddha even more diligently.

He was surprised to find that when he practiced the dual cultivation method, he was actually able to refine the part of Xiao Wu's essence within his body.

Xiao Wu was ultimately just a minor Little Demon; her essence couldn't significantly improve Ma Hongjun's strength, but it did make Ma Hongjun more handsome and broaden his sexual orientation.

Having been overweight since childhood, Ma Hongjun was naturally eager to absorb Xiao Wu's essence without hesitation when he saw that it could make him more attractive.

"If Xiao Wu asks me for it later, I'll just say it's gone. As for Tang San..."

Ma Hongjun didn't care at all, "It's still uncertain who will do well and who will do poorly in the end."

A few days ago, Ma Hongjun overheard someone in the temple sighing that a great Great Tang monk was going to Spirit Mountain to seek the true scriptures.

The great Merit they accumulated along the way had absolutely nothing to do with their Nalanda Temple.

But this caught Ma Hongjun's attention.

"Back in Five Finger Mountain, the Grand Master Xuandu mentioned that the Great Sage Equal to Heaven Sun Wukong, needed to protect the Pilgrim on their journey westward in order to achieve perfect Merit and obtain unparalleled benefits."

"But my and Tang San's opportunities also lie in the Western Paradise, could it be that..."

Ma Hongjun frowned slightly. He naturally wouldn't think that their opportunities were the same; he wasn't as arrogant as Tang San.

"Could it be that Tang San's Journey to the West is to visit me?"

"That should be it. Spirit Mountain is a very dangerous place. If our chances of success are Spirit Mountain, we might as well forget about it."

"Then I'd better get ready."

Ma Hongjun began to intentionally collect some Buddhist scriptures.

When Tang San arrives, he will give these scriptures to Tang San so that Tang San can take them back, and that will be considered a successful completion of his Merit.

Ma Hongjun didn't know the connection between these scriptures and the opportunity, but even if there was only a slight possibility, he wanted to get as many as possible—just in case the opportunity was more plentiful.

Therefore, when Ma Hongjun was not practicing, he almost always lived in the scripture library of Nalanda Temple, organizing the scriptures.

Everything he did was being watched by one pair of eyes.

"Indeed, not only is he dedicated to cultivation, but he also attaches great importance to scriptures. This child is like me, with no weaknesses."

The Joyful Buddha was delighted, especially since Ma Hongjun was becoming increasingly handsome, which pleased him even more.

On this day, Ma Hongjun returned from his dual cultivation as usual. As soon as he entered the Sutra Repository, he saw the figure radiating Buddhist light standing in the middle and knelt down without hesitation.

"Your disciple respectfully Joyful Buddha the arrival of the Buddha."

"Haha, you're quite good. You're diligent in your spiritual practice and don't forget to read Buddhist scriptures."

The Buddha of Joyful Buddha laughed heartily, raised his hand, and a ball of Buddha's light helped Ma Hongjun to his feet.

"This disciple simply does not wish to disappoint the Buddha."

Ma Hongjun speaks to people in a human language and to ghosts in a ghost language, making the Joyful Buddha laugh even more heartily.

"Very well, then let me ask you, do you know how to cultivate faster using the dual cultivation method?"

Ma Hongjun immediately replied, "The dual cultivation method has extremely high requirements for the object of the spell. If the other party is an ordinary mortal woman, then even if I cultivate every day, it will only be a matter of water dripping on stone."

"But if the other party is that royal princess, then one can travel a thousand miles in a day."

The Joyful Buddha nodded slightly, "Then you forgot to mention one thing, if..."

As he spoke, the Joyful Buddha pointed to the sky.

"Hiss~ What does Buddha mean...?"

Ma Hongjun used to only dare to think about such things, but now that the Joyful Buddha has revealed them to him, his desires have been aroused.

"That's truly a meteoric rise to immortality, a deal I wouldn't trade for even the position of abbot."

"I have just found such a good opportunity here. Are you willing to accept it?"

"Amitabha Buddha, this disciple accepts."

Ma Hongjun answered excitedly without even thinking.

"Alright, after it's done, I will personally give you a Dharma name. However, this matter cannot be rushed. You should focus on your cultivation. The opportunity may come in several years or even more than a decade."

Upon hearing this, Ma Hongjun suppressed the heat in his heart.

He knew that the woman the Joyful Buddha was referring to was probably not an ordinary Heavenly Court being from Heaven; she might actually be a princess or something similar.

It is entirely understandable to wait for the right opportunity.

Then he will truly have fulfilled his wish.

"White tiger, oh white tiger, I'm really going to get to eat meat! You can only be envious."

Ma Hongjun laughed out loud with delight.

As for whether he would face retaliation from the Heavenly Court, Ma Hongjun didn't think too much about it; after all, he had Buddhism behind him.

Moreover, let's get the benefits first; who knows, we might end up as the son-in-law of Heavenly Court.

"What incredible luck! First, I'll seize this opportunity with Tang San, then I'll achieve a wonderful marriage with the Princess of the Heavenly Court. Won't I have a foothold in this Primordial World?"

Ma Hongjun is full of energy.

Meanwhile, the three of them, Tang Sanzang and his companions, continued their journey until nightfall, and sought lodging at the Guanyin Monastery.

Coincidentally, after Tang San got Xiao Wu as his mount, he chased after her all the way and actually caught up with her.

Both parties made joint efforts at the Guanyin Monastery.

During dinner, Elder Jinchi showed off his collection of hundreds of kasayas. Upon learning that Tang Sanzang had Brocade Kasaya given to him by a Bodhisattva, he asked to see it.

Tang Sanzang initially wanted to refuse, but Sun Wukong, distracted by his own desires and possessed by the Wood Mother and Metal Father, actually took out the Brocade Kasaya directly.

Under the lamplight, the Brocade Kasaya emitted a dazzling glow. Elder Jinchi, filled with greed, asked to borrow the robe to watch it for one night.

Sun Wukong noticed the change in Elder Jinchi's expression and inwardly sighed, "This is bad."

"Poor Old Sun, my mind is now restless and my will is untamed. I've even entertained thoughts of showing off. Oh well, the journey to the Journey to the West is a path of self-cultivation. If I can't change this, there will be many more such things in the future."

After a hasty meal, Sun Wukong took advantage of the moment when his mind was in turmoil and chose to enter a meditative state to see if he could use this opportunity to calm his restless mind.

But besides Elder Jinchi, there was another pair of eyes filled with envy and jealousy.

"Damn it, he's a fake, yet he has such a treasure on his Journey to the West, while I, the genuine article, only have a tail ring?"

Tang San felt that this cassock should be wrapped around his own body. Underneath the Brocade Kasaya, all other cassocks looked like rags. The Brocade Kasaya was the perfect match for him.

It was late at night.

"Third Brother?"

Because the reminder is too big and cannot adjust its size on its own, Xiao Wu can only be placed outside the door.

Tang San had just sneaked out of the house when Xiao Wu spotted him.

"Shh~"

Tang San gestured for Xiao Wu to be quiet.

"Xiao Wu, go wake that good-for-nothing. We're getting ready to hit the road."

"Third Brother, you..."

Xiao Wu could tell that Tang San wasn't going there to do anything good.

"Obedient."

"Alright then, Third Brother, be careful."

Tang San possessed the body of a thief, and with Sun Wukong in meditation, they arrived at Elder Jinchi's residence without any hindrance.

He overheard Elder Jinchi and a group of disciples from Guanyin Monastery discussing setting fire to the temple, killing people, and stealing its treasures.

"What a sanctimonious old abbot! No wonder this place is called Guanyin Monastery; his deeds are just as wicked as Guanyin herself."

"You're just unlucky to have run into me, the pure and innocent Tang San."

"I saved Tang Sanzang, and taking the Brocade Kasaya as payment is perfectly reasonable; no one can find fault with it."

Everything about Tang San was Livestream to the Douluo Continent.

"That Tang San is absolutely disgusting. He does evil, but he always has to come up with some high-sounding excuse. Ugh."

"No wonder he's the son of that scumbag Tang Hao."

People on the Douluo Continent cursed Tang San, but ordinary people cursed him in secret.

Tang Hao even razed Thunder Academy to the ground; most people wouldn't dare to mess with him.

Yu Yuanzhen personally came to the Spirit Hall Spirit Hall, expressing his desire to pledge allegiance to them.

"Your His Holiness the Pope, you have seen for yourself how wicked Tang San is. If we don't eliminate Tang Hao Tang Hao, and he were to go to the Primordial World in the future, wouldn't that tarnish the reputation of our Douluo Continent?"

"We only ask that the Pope help our Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan to kill Tang Hao and avenge our disciples. Our Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan is willing to be led by the Spirit Hall for generations to come, and we swear this oath to the Heavenly Dao!"

Yu Yuanzhen's words surprised Qian Daoliu greatly, as it was tantamount to acknowledging the Spirit Hall as their master.

There was nothing that could be done; the entire younger generation of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, along with the Thunder Academy, turned to ashes.

Yu Yuanzhen and the sect elders have already held a meeting. They've decided to follow the Spirit Hall, live a life of luxury, and never remain neutral again, never fight alone again.

Have you found Tang Hao's location?

Yu Yuanzhen pondered for a moment, "To be honest, Blue Tyrant Academy should be one of his bases."

"Your Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan should relocate to Spirit City for now."

Qian Daoliu set the tone and decided to accept the allegiance of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan.

The entire Douluo Continent was in an uproar.

Guanyin Monastery

While Elder Jinchi and his disciples were setting the fire, Tang San sneaked into the room, grabbed the cassock, and left.

Yu Xiaogang had already been woken up by Xiao Wu. When he saw Tang San return, he noticed the package in Tang San's hand and his eyes lit up. He also wanted that cassock.

Tang San leaped up and landed on Xiao Wu's back.

"Giddy up! Xiao Wu, hurry!"

At this time, a large fire had already broken out inside the Zen temple.

Just then, a strange wind came from afar.