Journey to the West: Tang Monk Conquers Everything-Chapter 282: How about we secretly release Tang Monk?
Panicked, at this moment, both Gold Horn King and Silver Horn King, after glancing at each other, felt a bit panicked.
Because the development of events had completely gone beyond their expectations, what had been originally planned had completely changed by now, and it was a change that completely exceeded their own plans.
Inside the cave, the little demons were eagerly waiting to eat the flesh of Tang Monk, each one looking as famished as a wolf.
Although the two of them were powerful enough to suppress them, if they had to wait too long, nobody knew whether these little demons might collude together and secretly kill Tang Monk to eat his flesh.
If that happened, their sins would be great.
After all, being demon creatures, their determination naturally was not strong. Without the temptation of Tang Monk’s Everlasting Flesh, there was no need to worry that they would dare to defy their will. However, having waited so patiently for so long, Gold Horn King and Silver Horn King could feel the patience of their subordinates nearly grinding down.
Originally, they had planned to have Sun Wukong come to the rescue, but who knew that once Sun Wukong got his freedom, he wouldn’t come to the rescue!
Well, maybe Sun Wukong had some grievances with Tang Monk? This monkey was originally a fierce and unyielding creature.
So, keep the script the same, but replace Sun Wukong’s role with Zhu Bajie? That way, there shouldn’t be any problems, should there?
But then? The two brothers had been waiting here for one day, and it was already the middle of the night. And Zhu Bajie and his group still hadn’t come to the rescue?
At this point, both Gold Horn King and Silver Horn King felt a bit panicked again.
The situation seemed to have reached a point where it was difficult to back out. If they didn’t come to the rescue, they surely couldn’t just release Xuanzang, could they?
"Big brother, what do you think this means? Could it be that Tang Monk is such a poor master? He is about to die, and his disciples don’t even bother to ask?" Silver Horn King said to Gold Horn King with a slightly strange expression, voicing his complaints.
"This is unreasonable!"
A puzzled look filled the face of Gold Horn King, who said, "Even if Tang Monk’s character is very poor, his disciples shouldn’t all fail to come to the rescue, right? What then is the meaning behind Guanyin Bodhisattva arranging for them to protect Tang Monk on his Journey to the West?"
"So, big brother, you mean that there might be some other reasons why they aren’t coming to the rescue?" Hearing what Gold Horn King said, Silver Horn King also found it somewhat plausible and nodded in agreement.
"It must be so!"
Relatively speaking, Gold Horn King also felt that there had to be some hidden intricacies that they didn’t know about; otherwise, deliberately not coming to the rescue made no sense at all.
Only, what could be the reasons that were keeping Sun Wukong and Zhu Bajie from coming to the rescue? Gold Horn King and Silver Horn King had absolutely no idea.
"What should we do next!?" After thinking for a while, Silver Horn King asked.
"Hmm, maybe we should still go and investigate. See if we can find out why they aren’t coming to the rescue!" Gold Horn King suggested. No matter what, it was not right to keep Tang Monk stuck in the cave like this; it was better to find out the situation first.
"What is going on! This task was supposed to be completed easily; why has it become so difficult..." Silver Horn King felt almost tearful.
To get them to come to the rescue, yet not make it too obvious? Even releasing him is this difficult?
This is too hard!
Over the next two days, Gold Horn King and Silver Horn King quietly approached the Exquisite Immortal Mansion to see what Sun Wukong and his group were thinking and what they had been up to these days.
However, after observing in secret for two days, they came up with nothing.
They only saw Sun Wukong and his group adopting a totally indifferent attitude, spending every day in the Immortal Mansion just eating and drinking, boisterously consuming hotpot.
After eating, once the dishes were cleaned up, they sat together to play Fight the Landlord.
Even White Dragon Horse, transformed into human form, joined in to play Mahjong!
Hidden in a concealed spot, Gold Horn King and Silver Horn King were almost dumbfounded.
What was going on with these guys? Knowing that their master was captured, they neither came to the rescue nor showed concern, and instead, they had the leisure to play Fight the Landlord and Mahjong?
Is this the protection Guanyin Bodhisattva expected them to provide to Tang Monk on his Journey to the West?
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If the timing had been suitable, Gold Horn King and Silver Horn King felt they really should go and complain to Guanyin Bodhisattva!
"Big brother, what can we do about this?" Seeing the attitude of Sun Wukong and his group, seemingly determined not to come to the rescue and completely indifferent about Tang Monk’s capture, Silver Horn King was almost on the verge of crying.
"This, this, I don’t know what to do at the moment!" Hearing this, Gold Horn King also shook his head.
Yes, what should they do about the current situation? Should they jump out and beg Sun Wukong and his group to come to the rescue?
Wouldn’t this ordeal then seem like a joke?
"How about, we just release Tang Monk?" After a moment of silence, Gold Horn King spoke up, suggesting.
"Release him!? No way!" Upon hearing this, Silver Horn King’s expression changed as he firmly shook his head, saying, "Big brother, we finally captured Tang Monk, and we’re close to succeeding in this ordeal. If we release him now, wouldn’t all our efforts have been in vain?"
"No, when I said ’let him go,’ I didn’t mean to actually release him. These days, the Tang Monk has been quite docile inside the cave. Let’s pretend that he’s very obedient, unbind him, and create an opportunity for him to escape. What do you think?" Seeing the Silver Horn King shake his head resolutely, the Gold Horn King spoke up and repeated his idea.
"This..."
Upon hearing this, the Silver Horn King thought for a moment, and then shook his head with a pained expression. "Now, what else can we do? Sun Wukong and the others aren’t coming to rescue him. It seems we’re left only with this plan that isn’t really a plan. Let’s hope the Tang Monk can manage his own escape!"
Notification: Experience Points +6.
Notification: Experience Points +6.
Notification: Experience Points +7.
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Inside the demon’s cave, Jiang Liu sat on the ground. The ropes around his body had somehow been untied, and he quietly cultivated the Heavenly Dragon Zen Sound. Notifications from the system continuously resounded in Jiang Liu’s mind.
After completing a Complete Cycle 981 times, Jiang Liu ceased his cultivation, opened his eyes, and then pulled out a bowl of Jadescent Nectar from his space storage, taking a sip of it.
Notification: Gained 35,320 Experience Points.
With this sip of Jadescent Nectar, system notifications arrived as expected.
Because he had been tied up and showed no resistance while locked up here, the Gold Horn King and his followers had removed his bonds.
And Jiang Liu? He drank a sip of Jadescent Nectar daily, not only to increase his Experience Points but also to improve his aptitude.
Imperceptibly, his aptitude seemed to have improved again.
For instance, during cultivation, he usually gained 6 Experience Points, but now, occasionally the system would surprise him with notifications of 7 Experience Points.
Isn’t this a sign of improved aptitude?
After he stopped cultivating, Jiang Liu silently invoked his character panel and saw that to ascend from level 39 to level 40, he needed a total of five million Experience Points. He currently had only about 2.2 million, still a long way off.
Seeing these Experience Points, Jiang Liu really wanted to drink more Jadescent Nectar and get drunk—it would be better to first level up to 40 anyway.
However, being inside the demon’s cave surrounded by demons, Jiang Liu decided not to rush.
Drinking a sip of Jadescent Nectar each day was more beneficial for absorption, anyhow.
Just at that moment, the door of the stone chamber was pushed open and the Gold Horn King and Silver Horn King walked in.
As they opened the door, Jiang Liu quickly hid the Jadescent Nectar.
"Tang Monk, how is it? Having stayed in our demon’s cave for nearly half a month, how do you feel!?" The Gold Horn King approached, chuckling heartily as he spoke to Jiang Liu.
"You evil demon, spare me the nonsense. If you’re going to kill, then kill. This poor monk isn’t afraid of death!" Sitting on the ground, Jiang Liu, hearing this, slightly lifted his eyelids and spoke calmly to the Gold Horn King, a manner that indeed seemed indifferent to life or death.
"Great! Hahaha!" However, hearing Jiang Liu’s words, not only did the Gold Horn King not get angry, but he also nodded and laughed heartily, admiring the Tang Monk’s demeanor. "This Great King appreciates such fearlessness in a man. It’s such a pity that, if not for the distinction between humans and demons, perhaps we could have been friends!"
Toward the end, the Gold Horn King’s face was filled with a look of regret and wistfulness.
"Oh? So, you’re here to kill me today?" Jiang Liu’s expression remained calm as he glanced at the Gold Horn King and spoke.
"You’ve been recuperating in this cave for nearly half a month. By now, you should be well recuperated. I’ve decided that tomorrow I will kill and eat your flesh, and let all the little demons in this cave taste your Everlasting Flesh!" He nodded emphatically, the Gold Horn King declared.
"Oh, okay!" Jiang Liu nodded calmly upon hearing this.
At his side, the Silver Horn King twitched the corner of his mouth slightly.
Brother, we’re talking about eating you, and you just respond with an "Oh"? Can’t you give a reaction that’s a bit more reasonable?
"Great King, are we really going to eat this Everlasting Flesh tomorrow?" Although Jiang Liu showed little reaction, the little demons following them were visibly excited, immediately gazing intently at the Gold Horn King as they asked.
"Nonsense, has there ever been a time when this Great King’s words were not to be taken seriously?" The Gold Horn King glanced sideways at the little demons, speaking impatiently.
"No, no! I’m just too excited. Thank you, Great King!" Hearing the Gold Horn King’s words, the little demons were so excited that they were almost incoherent.
"They want to kill and eat me? What mischief are they up to now? Sigh..." Jiang Liu sighed inwardly.
Having lingered here for nearly half a month, Jiang Liu had hoped to stay for a few more months. Surely they weren’t trying to find a way to make him leave?
No! Under no circumstances could he leave!
"Now, they say there’s always a lavish meal before an execution. Today, my cave will hold a banquet to celebrate the feast of your Everlasting Flesh in advance. You’re invited to attend and enjoy this last sumptuous meal!"
