Chapter 87: The Source of Guanyin's Joy, the Destined Pilgrim

"Sun Wukong, do you know your mistake?"

Guanyin Bodhisattva asked, her words gentle, giving one the feeling of being bathed in a spring breeze.

"Hiccup—"

Sun Wukong couldn't help but let out a satisfied burp. This was because he had drunk too much Happy Water; at this moment, due to the high sugar content, his head felt a bit dizzy, and he couldn't help but ask:

"What mistake? Bodhisattva. Speak a bit more clearly; Old Sun doesn't quite understand."

"..." Guanyin Bodhisattva.

"Five hundred years ago, you caused chaos in the Dragon Palace, the Underworld, the Heavenly Court, the Pan Tao Banquet, and against the Jade Emperor? Now that you have been pressed under Five Elements Mountain for five hundred years, have you had any realizations?" Guanyin Bodhisattva said again.

Only then did Sun Wukong react, laughing:

"So that's what it's about, Bodhisattva. You should have said so earlier; Old Sun has long known his mistake, but there has always been a question I can't figure out."

"Let's hear it," Guanyin Bodhisattva said.

"Let's start with the Underworld. Back then, Old Sun attained the Tao overseas; I was at least a Heavenly Immortal, right? How did those Bai Wuchang manage to hook Old Sun's soul?

And the Dragon Palace—that Golden Cudgel was clearly a gift from the old Dragon King, so how did it become something Old Sun snatched?

And the Heavenly Court—making Old Sun go raise horses, and then having a monkey like me manage the Pan Tao garden? Is that reasonable?"

Having stayed with Xuanzang for a period of time, Sun Wukong was also able to see the clues behind the events of the past.

After all, no one is truly a fool, and furthermore, he was a monkey; "monkey-smart" meant that a monkey's intelligence was not low.

"Wukong, the questions you asked are excellent; don't ask them again next time," Guanyin Bodhisattva said.

The havoc in the Heavenly Court was merely a play, and she naturally would not explain the various details within it.

"..." Sun Wukong.

"Then I wonder why the Bodhisattva has come to Five Elements Mountain? It shouldn't just be to visit Old Sun, right?" Sun Wukong asked in turn.

"I have come to offer you an opportunity. If you agree, you can not only leave this cage but also attain the right fruit and receive the incense of the human world for ten thousand generations," Guanyin Bodhisattva said.

"There's such a good thing?" Sun Wukong said.

"Naturally. The Heavenly Dao protects, and Buddhism shall flourish. But the mortal world is ignorant, and the energy of the Five Turbidities deepens day by day; if it is not guided, it will surely lead to catastrophe in the future.

Therefore, Buddhism has initiated the plan for the Western Journey, ordering the Destined Pilgrim to travel west to obtain the Great Vehicle Buddhist Dharma to save all living beings.

Wukong, the Scripture Seeker is of mortal flesh and blood, and the journey west will inevitably be coveted by demons and monsters, so you, a great demon with profound magic power, are needed to protect him.

If this matter succeeds, it will be immeasurable Merit, blessing ten thousand generations," Guanyin Bodhisattva explained.

"Western Journey, Scripture Seeker?"

For some reason, the first person Sun Wukong thought of was that mysterious monk, Xuanzang.

Xuanzang had once said that perhaps it wouldn't be long before he could leave Five Elements Mountain; could he have been referring to this?

"Wukong, are you willing? After the matter is accomplished, you shall convert to Buddhism," Guanyin Bodhisattva asked.

"Hehe, as long as I can leave this place, naturally I am willing."

Sun Wukong knew that the waters of the Western Journey were deep, but as long as he could obtain freedom, it was worth the risk.

"Bodhisattva, I wonder what the background of the Destined Pilgrim is?" Sun Wukong asked.

Upon hearing this, Guanyin Bodhisattva said: "The Scripture Seeker is the reincarnation of Jinchanzi, the eldest disciple under the Buddha; his current reincarnated body is named Xuanzang."

Mentioning Jinchanzi, Guanyin's expression changed slightly, but she quickly concealed it, making it difficult to notice.

"Xuanzang??"

Sun Wukong's expression was strange; was it the same Xuanzang he knew?

It shouldn't be, right? The Xuanzang the Bodhisattva spoke of was of mortal flesh and blood, while the Xuanzang he knew was fierce as hell.

"Wukong, do you have any questions?" Seeing Sun Wukong's expression dazed, Guanyin couldn't help but ask.

"No, no. Bodhisattva, I don't," Sun Wukong hurriedly shook his head.

After finishing the serious business, Guanyin flew down from the auspicious clouds, looked closely at Sun Wukong, and said:

"Wukong, have you gained weight? And what is it that you are drinking?"

"Gained weight? I have indeed felt a bit uncomfortable lately; Old Sun thought the shackles of Five Fingers Mountain had become stronger," Sun Wukong was stunned.

"As for this, it's Happy Water, Bodhisattva. Would you like a bottle?"

Sun Wukong took out a bottle and handed it to Guanyin Bodhisattva.

"Happy Water?"

Guanyin Bodhisattva frowned. This object had never been seen before; to be able to take 'happy' as its name, it was surely extraordinary!

She accepted it without a trace and did not drink it on the spot.

"Wukong, you should stay here and wait for the Scripture Seeker. I have other important matters, so I will not stay longer."

Having said that, Guanyin Bodhisattva stepped onto the auspicious clouds and left.

Sun Wukong, however, had a thoughtful look on his face, muttering to himself: "Xuanzang, Xuanzang? They shouldn't be the same person, but if they were the same person, it would be fun, hehe."

Immediately, he drank a bottle of Happy Water in one gulp and let out a very satisfied burp.

In fact, how could a great demon with Sun Wukong's level of cultivation become fat because of Happy Water?

The first realm of cultivation is Refining Essence into Qi; the most important part of this realm is absorbing essence and energy from all things, and the Demon Race requires even more essence due to their constitution.

As for a stone monkey born like Sun Wukong, his appetite goes without saying—it is like that of a gluttonous beast.

It was just that having stayed under the mountain for many years, Sun Wukong was too lazy to circulate his magic power and let things be.

If he were to refine it, wouldn't he lose the true essence of the Happy Water? That would be meaningless.

Just like a martial arts master drinking alcohol; in order to pursue the feeling of intoxication, they would never use internal energy to resist it, letting the alcohol numb them.

On the other side, on the clouds.

Guanyin took out the Happy Water and examined it carefully.

Besides Sun Wukong's aura, there was also the aura of an acquaintance on this Happy Water; it was somewhat like Jinchanzi's, but it seemed to be him and yet not him, otherwise Guanyin would not have accepted it.

While deep in thought, Guanyin Bodhisattva took a small sip, a flash of brilliance appearing in the depths of her eyes; the taste of this item was extremely unique, and while not as precious as nectar and jade liquid, it truly possessed a magic that made one feel joyful.

Thinking of this, Guanyin took another small sip, her movements elegant and pleasing to the eye.

……

Chang'an City.

Xuanzang was experiencing the mortal world in the Jiaofangsi, and he had not expected that his Happy Water would end up harming Sun Wukong and Guanyin.

Every day in the Jiaofangsi, he would listen to music and drink wine with nothing to do, while also having the top courtesan Fuxiang dance the Extreme Paradise; it was truly carefree.

Once the Extreme Paradise was performed in the Jiaofangsi, it once again attracted many high-ranking officials, nobles, and romantic scholars who came upon hearing the news.

Because of its peculiar dance steps and magical rhythm, it was praised endlessly and left people with an endless aftertaste.

Chat Group.

Demon Queen: "Everyone, tell me, what has that guy Xuanzang been up to lately? He rarely pops up."

Morgana spoke in the group basically every day, and the new members had also come to deeply know this foul-mouthed Demon Queen.

First Extraordinary Woman of the Yin-Yang School: "Same question."

Sect Master of the Yunlan Sect: "I wanted to invite Xuanzang Sheng Seng to the Yunlan Sect for a chat, but unfortunately, the Sheng Seng has not replied to this day?"

Pope of the Spirit Hall: "Curious about Xuanzang Sheng Seng!"

As a newcomer, Saintess Bibi Dong was very curious about this Sheng Seng, the number one powerhouse of the Chat Group.

Little Fairy of Peach Blossom Island: "That's right, what is Brother Xuanzang doing?"

Scripture Seeker of Journey to the West: "Listening to music, drinking tea..."

Xuanzang saw the messages from the group members and replied directly?

Playboy: "The life of big shot Xuanzang is one I truly envy."

Demon Queen: "You're still envious? You, a sea king, are partying and clubbing every day? Have some shame, will you?"

Ye Fan Zhen Bu Hei: "Sigh, it's tough. I thought that upon arriving in the Beidou Star System, I, Ye Fan, would activate the Long Ao mode and sweep away all enemies, but who would have thought that, damn it, the Sacred Body is considered a trash body in the eyes of cultivators."

Although he had been prepared, being mocked by a group of cultivators still caused Ye Fan's mentality to somewhat collapse.

Sword Deity of Spring and Autumn: "Little brother Ye Fan, when Heaven is about to place a great burden on a person, it must first frustrate their spirit!"

Ye Fan Zhen Bu Hei: "Many thanks for the comfort, Sword God senior!"

Han Paopao of the Seven Profound Sect: "May I ask everyone, I want to earn points quickly, is there any way?"

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