txolops Chapter 122 Lotus Cave: Questioning the Monkey King about Transformation
Chapter 122 Lotus Cave: Questioning the Monkey King about Transformation
Meanwhile, Li Fa, having bid farewell to the immortal, descended to the mortal realm, secretly plotting his next move.
He said those words intentionally.
In the original story, the white deer descended to the mortal realm and caused the deaths of countless children. Although it was due to fate, it was still a truly tragic event.
Although he could not stop fate, he wanted to try. If the immortal listened to his advice and really kept a close watch, perhaps he could avoid that calamity.
But then he thought about it again and realized it was unlikely.
Although the immortal agreed verbally, a strange look flashed in his eyes, clearly indicating that he knew something.
I'm afraid that the white deer descending to the mortal realm was an arrangement made by those above, and it's not something he can change with just a few words.
He sighed, thinking to himself, "So be it. Everyone has their own destiny. I've done my best to offer a word of advice. As for the outcome, that's beyond my control."
With that thought in mind, he put the matter aside and focused on riding the clouds towards Pingdingshan.
As he was walking, he suddenly saw a faint golden light shimmering above the clouds in front of him.
Li Fa's heart skipped a beat, and he quickly concealed himself and quietly looked over.
Within the golden light stood a divine general, none other than the Golden-Headed Jiedi.
He held the wind-chopping pestle in his hands, his face solemn.
Li Fa's heart skipped a beat. He thought to himself, "How did this Wind-Cutting Pestle end up in his hands? The day I threw this treasure to the monkey, I knew the monkey king loved to hide treasures, and that once he had a treasure, he would surely hide it. Why did he return it?"
Li Fa remembered very clearly that Sun Wukong was the kind of person who couldn't move an inch when he saw a treasure.
Not only did he steal peaches, imperial wine, and elixirs during his rampage in Heaven, but even after protecting Tang Sanzang, he still couldn't resist the temptation of treasures.
Moreover, right there in Pingdingshan, after defeating Jinjiao and Yinjiao, he stuffed Laozi's purple-gold gourd and mutton-fat jade bottle into his bosom, intending to hide them away.
If Laozi hadn't come to ask for it in person, why would he have given it up?
Why has she changed her mind this time?
There must be something fishy going on here. Thinking of this, Li Fa transformed into a wandering Taoist priest and descended into the clouds.
Just as I was about to land, a record of merits flashed before my eyes:
[Target for execution: King Golden Horn (a disciple of Laozi, who descended to the mortal realm as a demon and frequently kills and eats people.)]
[Karma Assessment: Lower Grade B]
Success rate of hunt: 69%
Killing it will yield:
[Optional Reward 1: Five Jiazi of Mana from the "Creating Heaven and Earth Technique"]
[Optional Reward Two: Command the Wind and Rain (Get the wind when you want the wind, get the rain when you want the rain)]
[Optional Reward 3: Size of the Ruyi (can imitate the heavens and the earth, and can also be concealed)]
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[Target for execution: Silver Horn King (a disciple of Laozi, who descended to the mortal realm as a demon and frequently kills and eats people.)]
[Karma Assessment: Lower Grade B]
Success rate of hunt: 70%
Killing it will yield:
[Optional Reward 1: Five Jiazi of Mana from the "Creating Heaven and Earth Technique"]
[Optional Reward Two: Nine-Breath Qi Cultivation (Regulating Breath and Gathering Qi for Healing)]
[Optional Reward Three: Yin-Yang Scissors (Low-grade Innate Spiritual Treasure, Weapon of Slaughter)]
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[Target for execution: King Fuhu (Please explore on your own)]
[Karma Assessment: Grade B, Upper]
Success rate of hunt: 52%
Killing it will yield:
[Optional Reward 1: Ten Jiazi of Mana from the "Creating Heaven and Earth Technique"]
[Optional Reward Two: Soaring Through the Clouds (Travel to Beihai in the morning, arrive at Cangwu in the evening)]
[Optional Reward 3: Netherworld Black Tiger (Mount, can traverse Yin and Yang)]
Seeing this large amount of information, Li Fa dared not delay for a moment. He quickly found a secluded place at the foot of Pingdingshan Mountain and pondered endlessly.
Golden Horn and Silver Horn, both of whom are of low karmic level, can be killed to obtain five Jiazi of magical power, such as the ability to summon wind and rain, to control size at will, to absorb energy in nine breaths, or to obtain the Yin-Yang Scissors.
Each of these is a rare opportunity. But what about the Tiger-Taming King…?
His gaze fell on the third line, and his brows gradually furrowed.
"King Fuhu... Karma level B, success rate 52%." He muttered to himself, "What is the background of this King Fuhu? How come his karma is higher than those two boys? Level B... that's like the Yellow Robe Monster."
He recalled the sight of the Golden-Headed Jiedi holding the wind-chopping pestle that he had just glimpsed from the clouds, and his suspicions grew even stronger.
He personally tossed that wind-chopping pestle to Sun Wukong. Given the monkey's nature, how could he possibly refuse a treasure?
Even if you don't need it, you should keep it by your side and take it out to play with in your spare time. How did it end up in the hands of the Golden-Headed Jiedi?
Unless... someone recognizes the treasure and asks the monkey for it.
Although the monkey was greedy, he was loyal and righteous. If someone asked him to return the item in a gentle manner, he might not refuse.
"Who would ask a monkey for help..." Li Fa pondered for a moment, then suddenly a thought struck him. "That wind-chopping pestle was Silver-Headed Jiedi's treasure, and I killed Silver-Headed Jiedi. Could it be... someone has come to avenge Silver-Headed Jiedi?"
As he thought about this, a chill ran down his spine.
If that's really the case, then King Fuhu... Fuhu...
He suddenly remembered that back at Shuangcha Ridge, it was...
Arhat Subduing the Tiger!
This Tiger-Taming King must undoubtedly be the Tiger-Taming Arhat.
He took a deep breath and thought to himself, "So it's you. But it's good that you've come; it'll settle this score. However... I need to investigate the Lotus Cave first."
Having made up his mind, he dusted off his robes and went straight up the mountain.
Before long, they saw Sun Wukong halfway up the mountain, scratching his ears and cheeks.
Li Fa's heart stirred, thinking, "Isn't this the perfect help? Since that Tiger-Taming Arhat is now a demon, I can use Sun Wukong to fight him first."
So he quickly stepped forward, bowed, and said, "Elder, I am grateful for your greetings."
But to everyone's surprise, when Sun Wukong saw him, he neither returned the greeting nor spoke, but instead drew his golden cudgel and struck him on the head!
"Take this from Old Sun!"
Li Fa was shocked and quickly dodged to the side.
He retreated repeatedly, crying out, "Elder! What are you doing? What grudge do I have against you?"
Wukong cursed, "You damned monster! You disguised yourself as a Taoist priest to trick my master, making me carry you, but you captured my master instead. Now you're disguising yourself as a Taoist priest to fool me again! Do you really think I'm made of clay?"
Upon hearing this, Li Fa hurriedly said, "Elder, please stop! I am not a monster!"
Wukong refused to believe it and continued to strike with his staff. Li Fa had no choice but to secretly draw his Seven Star Whip, which transformed into a large sword, to block the blow.
With a loud "bang," sparks flew everywhere, and the two men each took a step back.
Wukong then put away his staff, looked him up and down, and sneered, "If you weren't a demon, how dare you come here? This mountain is full of demons and monsters. Isn't it suspicious for a Taoist priest like you to be walking around here?"
Li Fa smiled wryly and said, "Elder, if you don't believe me, just look at me and see if I have any demonic aura."
Upon hearing this, Wukong indeed opened his fiery eyes and saw that the body was filled with pure energy, without a trace of evil light. Only then did he believe him to some extent, and said, "You really aren't a monster. Tell me, where did you come from? What's your name? What are you doing here?"