Journey to the West: Tang Monk Conquers Everything-Chapter 999: Maitreya Takes the Blame

This shout was completely unexpected for Guanyin, leaving her bewildered and at a loss for a moment.

Before, even when I used the red thread on many people, including Sun Wukong back then, none could detect my presence.

But now, using this red thread on Zhu Bajie? He actually discovered it?

How can this be?

"Could it be that Zhu Bajie’s cultivation level has become so profound that he can detect me secretly pulling the red thread?"

Though alarmed, Guanyin quickly regained her composure and understood the situation.

Did I underestimate Zhu Bajie?

In just a few years, is Zhu Bajie no longer the same as before?

"Who is it? Stop hiding and come out!"

With one hand holding one end of the red thread, Zhu Bajie shouted.

As he spoke, he raised his hand, and the Supreme Treasure Golden Rake appeared in Zhu Bajie’s hand, his eyes scanning the surroundings.

Naturally, with Zhu Bajie’s shout, the White Mouse Demon, who was originally doing laundry nearby, also stood up, eyes alertly watching around.

Having been discovered, should I quietly leave without a trace, or reveal myself?

After contemplating for a moment, Guanyin decided that it wasn’t necessary to reveal herself.

Given Zhu Bajie’s current strength, I might defeat him, but killing him wouldn’t be so easy anymore.

Since that’s the case, there’s no point in showing myself.

Moreover, being detected by Zhu Bajie while acting secretly is already somewhat embarrassing.

Under such circumstances, naturally, there’s no need to show myself.

Lastly, and most importantly, even if I met Zhu Bajie, I wouldn’t know what to say; would it just be to speak harshly?

After considering for a while, Guanyin quietly left in silence.

For Guanyin, today’s incident was indeed unexpected, that her secret actions would be discovered.

But precisely because of this, Guanyin truly realized Zhu Bajie’s recent growth.

She also understood that she could no longer measure Zhu Bajie’s strength with her previous mindset.

From now on, she must regard Zhu Bajie as an equal opponent.

"Unbelievable!"

Thinking that she has to regard Zhu Bajie as an equal from now on, Guanyin found it hard to believe.

Yes, as a direct disciple of the Saint, I am a second-generation disciple.

And what about Zhu Bajie? He is a third-generation disciple, a disciple of the Saint’s disciples...

But now, I actually have to regard Zhu Bajie as an equal opponent.

Is it that my strength is too weak, or is Zhu Bajie’s strength too formidable?

...

Leaving aside Guanyin’s thoughts, Zhu Bajie held one end of the red thread tightly, cautiously observing his surroundings.

However, after waiting for a long time and nobody appearing, Zhu Bajie furrowed his brows slightly.

Alright, it seems that the person who attacked me from the shadows realized that their attack was exposed and has already left?

"Second Brother, what’s going on?" The White Mouse Demon, naturally feeling nothing, stood beside Zhu Bajie and asked.

"Someone was in the shadows, seemingly trying to attack us, but I, Old Pig, discovered them. It seems like they realized they were discovered, so they left!" On hearing the White Mouse Demon’s words, Zhu Bajie replied.

As he spoke, he pulled his hand back, holding one end of the red thread, while the other end, originally tied around the White Mouse Demon, automatically loosened.

Then Zhu Bajie rolled up the thread and kept it in his hand.

"Is this the Matchmaker God’s red thread? Is someone trying to use the red thread to bind me and the White Mouse Demon junior sister?" Naturally, Zhu Bajie recognized what the red thread in his hand was, murmuring quietly.

At the same time, a hint of regret formed in Zhu Bajie’s heart.

If I had known earlier that the assailant’s aim was to bind me and the White Mouse Demon junior sister with the red thread, should I have pretended not to know and let them succeed?

Initially, I thought the person who attacked me from the shadows carried malicious intent.

But looking at the red thread in my hand, Zhu Bajie felt that the person might actually be a good person: "Who could it be? Helping me, Old Pig, in secret? You must be a good person!"

"Second Brother, are you saying this is the Matchmaker God’s red thread?!" Hearing Zhu Bajie’s words, the White Mouse Demon widened her eyes, looking at Zhu Bajie in surprise.

"Yes, exactly!" Zhu Bajie nodded affirmatively.

Someone actually wanted to use the Matchmaker God’s red thread to bind me and Zhu Bajie Second Brother!? freewёbnoνel-com

Who could it be!?

"Second Brother, can you give this red thread to me!?"

Though startled by someone secretly doing this, knowing the true nature of the red thread in Zhu Bajie’s hands, the White Mouse Demon’s eyes lit up with interest.

"Ah? This..." Upon hearing the White Mouse Demon asking for the red thread, Zhu Bajie showed a look of reluctance.

This red thread, Zhu Bajie also wanted to keep it in his own hands.

In the future, if I fancy someone, I could secretly bind them with the red thread. Wouldn’t that be wonderful?

"Second Brother, could it be that you are unwilling to give me this strand of the red thread?" Seeing Zhu Bajie’s hesitant expression, as if unwilling, the White Mouse Demon looked very disappointed and lowered her head to speak.

"Not at all, how could it be? It’s just a strand of red thread, I wouldn’t be so stingy!"

Seeing the White Mouse Demon’s demeanor, how could Zhu Bajie refuse? He immediately shook his head and said.

As he spoke, Zhu Bajie handed the strand of red thread in his hand to the White Mouse Demon.

"Thank you, Second Brother, I knew you were always the best to me!" The White Mouse Demon happily stretched out her hand, took the red thread Zhu Bajie handed over, and said cheerfully.

"As long as Junior Sister White Mouse likes it, it’s all good!" Looking at the White Mouse Demon’s happy appearance, Zhu Bajie felt it was worth giving her the red thread.

Next, the White Mouse Demon continued to wash clothes by the river, while Zhu Bajie stood guard nearby.

Although the person who attacked in secret should have left, what if they hadn’t?

After the White Mouse Demon thoroughly washed all of Jiang Liu’s clothes, Zhu Bajie and the White Mouse Demon turned and returned to the Exquisite Immortal Mansion.

Nothing was spoken throughout the night, and the next day, Jiang Liu awoke from his meditation.

He opened his eyes, freshened up, and as usual, the White Mouse Demon had already prepared breakfast.

Congee, side dishes, buns, dough sticks...

Although not very lavish, it was still quite exquisite.

"Master, it seems like someone is following us around!" While the master and disciples were having breakfast, Zhu Bajie suddenly spoke.

"Hmm? What do you mean?" Hearing this, Jiang Liu glanced at Zhu Bajie.

Under the table, the White Mouse Demon stretched out her foot and kicked Zhu Bajie, signaling him not to speak.

The White Mouse Demon didn’t like Jiang Liu knowing about the red thread in her possession.

However, despite his inclination to flatter, Zhu Bajie did not heed her on this matter.

After glancing at the White Mouse Demon, Zhu Bajie continued to speak.

"Last night, someone secretly attacked Junior Sister White Mouse and me!" Zhu Bajie opened up.

"Oh? Who was it?" Hearing this, Jiang Liu’s expression slightly changed.

Seeing that the health bars above the White Mouse Demon and Zhu Bajie’s heads hadn’t decreased, it was clear they weren’t injured, so there was no need to worry.

But someone actually dared to attack them secretly? This made Jiang Liu feel serious.

The Journey to the West Pilgrimage Team is feared by now, right? Surely, no one would dare to take action against us, right?

"I don’t know, the other party just secretly used a strand of the Matchmaker God’s red thread to try to tie up me, Old Pig, and Junior Sister White Mouse. When I saw through it, they didn’t want to show themselves!"

Zhu Bajie spoke, explaining roughly what happened last night to Jiang Liu.

"The Matchmaker God’s red thread!?"

Hearing Zhu Bajie’s words, Jiang Liu’s brows slightly furrowed.

The person attacked in secret but used the Matchmaker God’s red thread?

It seems the person had no intention of killing.

But using the Matchmaker God’s red thread to tie up Zhu Bajie and the White Mouse Demon, what does this mean?

Is it to matchmake Zhu Bajie and the White Mouse Demon?

Jiang Liu pondered silently in his heart, thinking about what would be different after matchmaking Zhu Bajie and the White Mouse Demon?

Or, for whom is it beneficial?

After much thought and deliberation, Jiang Liu’s greatest suspicion naturally fell on Maitreya Buddha.

As the coordinator of the Journey to the West for Scriptures, his purpose is to create tribulations for the team.

Therefore, whenever anything happens, Jiang Liu reflexively suspects Maitreya Buddha, and it wouldn’t be wrong.

Moreover, to target the Journey to the West for Scriptures team secretly, but only using the red thread without harming lives, this also aligns with Maitreya Buddha’s purpose, right?

Just creating tribulations but not harming the lives of the Journey to the West for Scriptures team.

"So, Maitreya Buddha intends to use a love tribulation to create a calamity?"

Suspecting it was Maitreya Buddha’s doing, Jiang Liu furrowed his brows, highly displeased in his expression.

Other tribulations, Jiang Liu feels he could endure, but a love tribulation is different.

Being manipulated emotionally is the hardest thing for Jiang Liu to accept.

After all, back in Chang’an City, he himself was a genuine victim.

...

In Eastern Shengshen State, at the New Donglai Temple.

Maitreya Buddha was originally seated on the Lotus Platform, and suddenly sneezed three times in a row.

Touching his nose, Maitreya Buddha felt something was slightly amiss.

Out of nowhere, what’s going on? Why had he suddenly sneezed several times?

Unable to understand, Maitreya Buddha finally shook his head, dismissing it.

"Forget it, don’t think about it anymore. Rather, focus on how to create a tribulation using the Gold-Nosed White-Furred Rat Demon as a breakthrough!"

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