txolops Chapter 127 Lotus Cave - Exorcising the Fox Demon
Chapter 127 Lotus Cave - Exorcising the Fox Demon
So Li Fa stopped, took the old fox spirit's hand, and suddenly sighed.
The old fox spirit asked curiously, "My son, why are you sighing all of a sudden? Are you perhaps tired from riding the clouds and walking this mountain path?"
Li Fa said, "Mother, what are you saying? I'm not tired. I just suddenly remembered something important, and my heart is in turmoil. I really can't calm down. I don't know if I should say it or not?"
The old fox spirit said, "You are my son, what can't you say? Speak."
Li Fa said, "Mother, although Tang Sanzang's flesh is delicious, it only weighs about a hundred catties. Even after removing the bones and skin, it only weighs about sixty or seventy catties. There are four of us: my brother, me, my mother, and the Tiger-Taming King."
If the four of us split it equally, that would be fine. But the Tiger-Taming King is an outsider. What if he harbors evil intentions and tries to devour Tang Sanzang's flesh for himself?
Upon hearing this, the old fox spirit's expression changed, and she said, "Isn't that Tiger-Taming King your newly sworn brother? How could he harbor such evil intentions?"
Li Fa said, "Mother, you don't know this. That Tiger-Taming King is highly skilled and has many tricks up his sleeve, comparable to Sun Wukong."
He swore brotherhood with my son only because he coveted the treasure my brother possessed. If it really comes down to dividing up the spoils, he'll turn his back on us, and my brother and I are afraid we won't be a match for him.
The old fox spirit panicked upon hearing this, saying, "This... what should we do?"
Li Fa said, "Mother, don't panic. I have a foolproof plan that can completely eliminate this scourge. I just don't know if Mother will be willing to grant my request."
The old fox spirit said, "Yes! Of course I'll agree! As long as this scourge can be eliminated and Tang Sanzang's flesh can be preserved, I'll do anything you ask. Tell me, what's your plan?"
Li Fa said, "The Golden Rope in Mother's hand is a fine treasure. If you could return it to me temporarily, and when we reach the Lotus Cave, I can secretly bind the Tiger-Taming King and eliminate this threat. Then the three of us, mother and sons, can enjoy Tang Sanzang's flesh. Wouldn't that be safe?"
The old fox spirit pondered for a moment and said, "My son is right. That Tiger-Taming King is an outsider after all. As the saying goes, you can't see into someone's heart, so you have to be careful. Take this Golden Rope!"
As she spoke, she took out a golden rope from her sleeve and handed it to Li Fa, saying, "Take this golden rope and use it. Remember to return it to me when you're done, as your mother is counting on it for self-defense."
Li Fa took the golden rope, put it in his pocket, and said with a smile, "Mother, don't worry, I understand. Once this matter is settled, I will definitely return the treasure intact and I will not dare to make the slightest mistake."
He helped the old fox spirit along and they continued walking.
After walking a short distance, Li Fa suddenly stopped and pointed ahead, saying, "Mother, look what's that?"
The old fox spirit looked in the direction he was pointing, only to find the area completely empty. She was taken aback: "There's nothing here?"
Just then, Li Fa quietly pulled the stopper out of the purple-gold gourd from his bosom, pointed the gourd opening at the old fox spirit, and whispered, "Mother."
The old fox subconsciously responded with a "Yes—"
Before the words were finished, with a "whoosh," a plume of smoke rose up, and the old fox spirit was sucked into the gourd.
Li Fa quickly stuffed the stopper back in, tucked the gourd into his robes, and let out a long sigh of relief.
He looked down at the gourd in his hand and thought to himself, "This treasure is indeed powerful. No wonder that monkey fell for it."
He found a rock to sit on, placed the gourd in front of him, and waited for any movement inside.
At first, there were some sounds coming from inside the gourd, and you could faintly hear the old fox spirit cursing inside: "Silver Horn! You unfilial wretch! You dare to harm your mother! You deserve to be struck by lightning! You'll die a horrible death!"
Li Fa ignored him and just sat quietly.
After a while, the sound from the gourd gradually stopped.
A quarter of an hour later, Li Fa pulled out the stopper and looked inside. He saw that it was empty, with only a puddle of yellow liquid remaining.
He sighed, poured the yellow liquid on the ground, and covered it with soil.
He wiped the gourd clean and put it in his pocket.
A flash of golden light appeared before my eyes, and the Merit Chart materialized:
[Target of Extermination: The Old Fox Spirit of the Dragon-Suppressing Cave]
[Karma Assessment: C+]
[Slaughter successful]
Please select a reward:
[Optional Reward 1: Two Jiazi of Mana from the "Creating Heaven and Earth Technique"]
[Optional Reward Two: Five Elements Primordial Spear Evolution (Upgrade quality, transforming into the Innate Five Elements Spear)]
[Optional Reward 3: Swift Water Walking (Can walk on waves as if on flat ground)]
Li Fa silently thought to himself, "Option two: Evolve the Five Elements Primordial Spear."
In an instant, he felt a burning sensation at his waist, and the Hunyuan Spear flew out on its own, hovering in mid-air.
The gun shone brightly, with five colors—gold, wood, water, fire, and earth—flowing, intertwining, and swirling around it, like five dragons coiling on the gun.
The light grew brighter and brighter, shooting straight into the sky and illuminating an area for miles around.
After about the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, the light gradually faded, and the Hunyuan Spear fell from mid-air, embedding itself in the ground in front of him with a "thud".
Li Fa looked closely and saw that the gun was very different from the one before.
The shaft was entirely black, and the tip gleamed coldly.
The tassel of the spear was adorned with a bead, neither gold nor jade, within which faint clouds and mist swirled, truly mysterious.
Li Fa reached out and grasped the gun barrel, feeling a warm sensation coming from his palm.
He stood up, flicked his wrist, and with a "hum," a burst of five-colored light erupted from the tip of the spear, transforming into the five elements of metal, wood, water, fire, and earth, which swirled around the spear and lingered for a long time.
He was overjoyed and couldn't help but show off a few spear flourishes.
The gun in his hand was as light as a feather, yet as heavy as a thousand pounds, and could be used at will, with endless variations.
He put away his gun, looked down and examined it closely. He saw two ancient seal characters appear on the gun barrel: Five Elements.
Li Fa's heart skipped a beat. He saw the man gripping the gun, neither making hand seals nor chanting incantations, but simply uttering, "Earth Escape!"
In an instant, he felt as if the ground beneath his feet had come alive.
The soil, rocks, and veins of the earth were all connected to his mind; whenever he wished, he could enter them freely.
He said again, "Wood Release."
But then they saw the surrounding plants and trees move in response, vines curl up, and branches droop low.
Water Release: Water Release.
But in the distance, the stream in the mountain ravine flowed backward, swirled in the air, and then fell back to its original position.
Li Fa then understood that this was also the wonder of the Innate Five Elements Spear.
He originally knew that using the Five Elements Great Escape technique required hand seals, incantations, and focused concentration to perform it.
Now that he has this gun in his hand, the power of the five elements is in harmony with his mind, and he can use the Five Elements Great Escape at any time with a thought.
"Good gun! Good gun!" Li Fa laughed heartily, hid the gun, transformed himself, and soared into the clouds, heading towards Lotus Cave.
This is exactly:
Shedding her mortal form in the Tushita Palace, she encountered immortals amidst the nine layers of clouds.
The spear is a congenital weapon of the Five Elements, used to capture two monsters and bring them to their deaths.
The Arhat concealed a demonic appearance, while the Taoist cleverly borrowed Laozi's admonition.
The demonic obstacles have never been eliminated; let us see the thunder sweep away the filth and darkness.