Journey to the West: Treasure Vase of the Great Dao-Chapter 278 - 56: The Mountain Gate

As the maid supported Bai Huaxiu on her way to the palace, she looked up and saw the King standing to the side with a gentle smile on his face and quickly knelt to give her respects.

However, the King had no time to attend to this little maid. He smiled at his daughter and said, "My daughter, is the python this evening an old acquaintance of your worthy husband?"

Upon hearing the news from the Prime Minister’s residence, the King’s first thought was of Bai Huaxiu’s earlier words, guessing that this python demon must be a fallback left by his demon son-in-law.

Otherwise, why would it have attacked just after he had proposed the marriage to Bai Huaxiu?

This also made the King more curious about the power behind his daughter. If there were a few more demons like this one, and if used well, he could accomplish many things he had previously wanted to do but dared not.

Looking at her father’s eager gaze, Bai Huaxiu felt a coldness in her heart. The familiar eyes no longer held fatherly affection; all she saw was a thirst for power and raging ambition.

Bai Huaxiu could not remember exactly when her kind and gentle father had turned into the man he was now, perhaps it was after she had grown up and her beauty became renowned.

In this world, weakness is a sin, and so is beauty.

She said with a cold laugh, "I’m sorry to disappoint you, Father. My husband, though called a demon, is actually a Star Lord who descended from the heavens, not someone who would conspire with demons."

"But this demon clearly acted after you threatened him; I don’t believe he’s unrelated to you." The King’s face showed disbelief, everything was too coincidental, and his suspicious nature made him disbelieve Bai Huaxiu’s explanation.

"My husband did have old friends come over, but not this man-eating demon. Instead, it was the Immortal who came afterwards to vanquish the demon," Bai Huaxiu said coldly, looking at the eager King.

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Upon hearing this, the King immediately recalled the report from his subordinate about the ferocious demon being casually slain by a man in a green robe as if swatting an annoying mosquito. That kind of power was beyond his comprehension, and thinking of this, his eyes grew even more eager, thinking to himself that if he could enlist the help of the Immortal, what couldn’t he accomplish?

"My daughter, do you know where this Immortal currently resides? He has helped our Treasure Elephant Country by expelling the demon, and we should duly host a banquet in his honor."

"It’s too late, Mr. Lu has already returned to his own Cave Heaven. An Immortal like him, blessed with eternal life, would hardly covet the power and riches of the mortal world. It’s best you give up on that idea, Father," she said.

The King then awkwardly smiled and said, "What are you talking about, child? Your father merely wishes to thank the Immortal for his assistance."

After saying this, he left. Before departing, he instructed his people to take good care of the Princess, appearing like a benevolent father. Explore more stories at novelbuddy

However, Bai Huaxiu knew all this was merely pretense. In her father’s eyes, power and position were always paramount; she was merely a pawn.

At that moment, the King also realized that Immortals were beyond the reach of mere mortals like them. He just needed to take good care of Bai Huaxiu. Should any real danger arise, these so-called Immortals would not stand by idly. Thinking of this, his heart filled with joy, feeling that his daughter was incredibly worthwhile.

Meanwhile, Lu Yu had already arrived at Mountain Luoxia with the two children. As soon as they landed, the two kids could not help but collapse on the ground, feeling uneasy from their first experience of riding the clouds. The two brothers seemed to be a bit acrophobic.

"We’ve arrived; this is your master’s Cave Heaven," Lu Yu said with a smile to the two brothers.

After a while, the two had overcome their fear of heights and were finally able to calm down and observe their surroundings.

At this time, Mountain Luoxia was in the midst of a vibrant summer, lush with vegetation and flowers in full bloom, with rabbits and deer moving through the fields, and clear springs flowing, emitting a babbling sound that instantly soothed one’s heart.

The environment in Treasure Elephant Country was harsh, and the two brothers had always lived in Moon Wave Cave; they had never seen such a lively scene before and were mesmerized.

A black figure suddenly burst out from the dense forest, moving so swiftly that one could hardly make out its form. Only when the figure landed did they realize it was a sturdy donkey.

The moment the donkey touched the ground, it crawled forward and clung to Lu Yu’s leg, crying, "Master, you’ve returned, Da Hei has been here waiting for the master’s return."

Lu Yu glanced at the Big Black Donkey, and from this situation, how could he not guess that this creature had gotten bored staying in Cave Heaven and had run out to trouble the small animals in these mountains?

"Oh! You’re quite sentimental, why don’t you dance a little to celebrate?" Lu Yu said with a laugh.

However, in Big Black Donkey’s eyes, that smile was no doubt as grim as a demon’s. Recalling his past tragedies, he hesitantly said, "Master, my dancing is truly unworthy of your Dharma Eye, let’s forget it." His tone involuntarily carrying a plea.

Lu Yu could not be bothered with this simpleton and asked, "Where’s Qingyun?"

"The young master was arranging the earth’s veins, I will wake him up right away," said Big Black Donkey, quickly and flatteringly.

Without waiting for Lu Yu to nod, it dashed into the cavern dwelling, leaving the two young fellows utterly astonished.

"This is your teacher’s mount, just a simpleton, make sure you don’t follow his foolish antics in the future," Lu Yu said softly.

The two brothers nodded repeatedly, themselves finding the sturdy Big Black Donkey somewhat unreliable.

Soon, Liu Qingyun had rushed out from the cavern dwelling. Upon seeing Lu Yu, a delighted expression appeared on his face, and he bowed respectfully, "Mr. Lu, you’ve returned."

Lu Yu nodded with a smile, extremely satisfied with his chief disciple, who was steady and intelligent yet diligent—a rare find indeed.

"Qingyun, these are the two disciples I’ve taken; from now on, they are your juniors," Lu Yu said with a smile, pointing at the two brothers.

Upon hearing this, Liu Qingyun’s eyes instantly lit up; he had always felt that Mountain Luoxia was too thinly populated, regretting that his master did not wish to accept more disciples.

The only one officially recognized as a disciple had gone to the Black Water River and could only visit occasionally, another was a man of the Human Path, whom he had yet to meet. Now, seeing the two junior brothers, his heart was greatly relieved, feeling that their sect was finally somewhat lively.

With a gentle smile, Liu Qingyun said, "Welcome, junior brothers. If you have any questions, feel free to ask me."

The two brothers felt very positive about this older-looking, smiling big brother at first impression; they always thought this senior brother seemed very reliable.

"We’ve met Big Brother," their crisp voices rang by Liu Qingyun’s ears, causing him to burst into hearty laughter.