The little monsters in the mountain cave immediately quieted down, looking at Sun Wukong and the two others on the steps above in terror. Aren’t they relatives of our great king? Why do they now look more ferocious and daunting than bandit demons?
Sun Wukong immediately demanded, "Old Sun asks you, does your Great King have any other cave mansions nearby?"
All the little monsters shook their heads.
"Is your Great King dining somewhere else?"
All the little monsters shook their heads again.
Sun Wukong’s heart sank, could that brat really have kidnapped the little monk? Have I, as his uncle, been outwitted by my little nephew? Indeed, the hearts of demons are no longer virtuous!
Zhu Bajie demanded, "My Master was taken away by your Great King, do you know where they have gone?"
The little monsters looked at each other with strange expressions, glancing around.
A thought struck Sun Wukong, could they really know? He shouted sternly, "If you know and don’t speak, don’t blame Old Sun for being merciless!" Raising his Jingu Bang menacingly.
A Tiger Demon raised its weapon in fear.
Sun Wukong pointed his Jingu Bang at the Tiger Demon, "You speak~"
The Tiger Demon hastily lowered its weapon and said cautiously, "Great King, I might... I might know where our Great King has gone."
"Quit the nonsense, speak!"
"Great King, please turn around and look at the wall behind you."
"Hm~" Sun Wukong, Zhu Bajie, and Sha Wujing all turned around.
On the rock wall behind them, several lines were scrawled unevenly: Dear Uncle, Tang Sanzang has been taken away by me. My parents are at odds, our family is shattered, and I am in great pain. Now I plan to borrow Tang Sanzang to create a new family for myself. Thank you for your complacency, Uncle.
Zhu Bajie exclaimed in shock, "Brother Monkey, Master really has been kidnapped by that little demon."
Sha Wujing also urgently called out, "Elder Brother, we must hurry and rescue Master, or he will be in danger."
Sun Wukong tapped the wall with his Jingu Bang and said irritably, "What little demon? What danger? Haven’t you seen Red Boy’s pure filial heart?"
Pointing at the text with his Jingu Bang, he said, "Look here, ’My parents are at odds, our family is shattered, and I too am in great pain. Now I plan to take Tang Sanzang to build a new home for myself.’
The Holy Infant is just a child longing for family, longing for love. He wants to offer the little monk as a gift to his parents, hoping they will reconcile. What fault is there in such a pure heart?"
Zhu Bajie said, "But he shouldn’t have captured our Master!"
Sun Wukong ignored Zhu Bajie and contentedly said, "For those who respect their parents, there is no choice of place for peace. It is the ultimate filial piety! The Holy Infant has a heart of utmost filial piety, which is good!"
Zhu Bajie and Sha Wujing were speechless. Brother Monkey, you’ve said quite enough! What else can we say?
Zhu Bajie asked, "Brother Monkey, are we still going to rescue Master?"
Sun Wukong chuckled, "Since the Holy Infant has offered the little monk to my elder brother, Brother Niu, considering the face I gave him, will certainly not treat him harshly. There’s no need for a rescue, we just need to go and bring him back.
Wu Jing, pack our belongings. Bajie, come with me to Cuiyun Mountain. We will pay a visit to Brother Niu."
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"Right on, Brother Monkey!"
Sun Wukong and Zhu Bajie burst out of Fire Cloud Cave and flew westward.
On the southern side of Kusong Stream, in a flowery valley, Tang Sanzang lay motionless with his eyes wide open on a stone slab, while a bunch of little monsters busied themselves around him. They were picking flowers and arranging them around Tang Sanzang, even inserting flowers into his cap, dressing him up flamboyantly.
Tang Sanzang nervously asked, "Great King, what do you plan to do to this poor monk?"
Red Boy stood beside Tang Sanzang and said proudly, "This king plans to present you to my best friend. Later on, you must perform well, don’t let this king down, or I will never let you off the hook.
Come, follow your King and say, ’Wishing the Princess well~’"
"Ah~" Tang Sanzang sighed.
"Bang~" The Fire-tipped Spear was thrust beside Tang Sanzang’s head.
Tang Sanzang shivered instantly and promptly said, "Wishing the Princess well!"
"Your feeling is not enough, it doesn’t sound good. Keep going!"
"Princess~ Wishing well~~"
While Tang Sanzang parroted the auspicious phrase, his eyes brimmed with tears. Wukong, Bajie, Wu Jing, please come and save me!
Red Boy urged, "Hurry up, move faster, get that Monk dressed up, Little Yi is getting impatient."
A group of little demons hastened their pace, collecting exotic flowers and herbs from all over the mountainside to adorn Tang Sanzang.
Meanwhile, Sun Wukong and Zhu Bajie, riding on a cloud, travelled westward, passing through the fiery Flame Mountain and arriving at Cuiyun Mountain.
Cuiyun Mountain with its multiple peaks towering one over another, the vibrant phoenix calls, the lively water conceals dragons, truly an atmosphere of the immortals’ abode.
Sun Wukong pointed at Cuiyun Mountain and laughed, "Bajie, look, that’s my big brother’s Cave Mansion up there. Just mention old Sun’s name, and Brother Niu will respectfully bring out the little monk."
Zhu Bajie licked his lips and asked, "Brother Monkey, will the Bull Demon King have fine wine and dishes to offer us?"
"You oaf, you’re always thinking about eating."
"Who is the God that comes to Cuiyun Mountain?" A loud shout arose.
Two groups of guards flew out from within the mountain, one group of male guards each holding a Steel Fork, looking exceptionally fierce. Another group of female guards wielding Longswords, were enchantingly beautiful.
Zhu Bajie’s eyelids twitched, something’s not right, these aren’t demons, these are the Asura Clan. Aren’t all Asuras in the Blood Sea? How did they come here?
He immediately became vigilant, knowing that the Asuras were not to be trifled with. In this era where Saints are absent, the Lord of the Blood Sea is undeniably one of the Supreme Strong.
Sun Wukong bowed and said with a cheeky smile, "I am Sun Wukong, sworn brother of the Bull Demon King, here to visit for a matter. Please announce my presence."
A leading female Asura shouted angrily, "Turns out it’s the Cow-Head’s brother. Seize him and wait for the Princess to decide his fate."
The two groups of guards rushed toward Sun Wukong.
"Uh~" Sun Wukong was a bit surprised and pointed his finger, saying, "Freeze!"
The two groups of guards were immediately immobilized in mid-air. This immobilization technique was one of Sun Wukong’s specialties; even the Seven Fairies couldn’t evade it, let alone these Asuras.
Zhu Bajie complained, "Brother Monkey, back in the Fire Cloud Cave, the Holy Infant King already said his parents were estranged. Why did you deliberately mention the Bull Demon King?"
"That’s my sworn elder brother, if not him, who else should I mention?"
Zhu Bajie stepped forward and made a solemn bow, saying, "Westward Journey Scripture Seekers seeking an audience with... seeking an audience with~"
He turned his head to whisper to Sun Wukong, "Who are we seeking an audience with?"
Sun Wukong whispered back, "I think my big brother’s wife is called Princess Iron Fan."
"Westward Journey Scripture Seekers seeking an audience with Princess Iron Fan, coming on behalf of the Holy Infant King, Red Boy."
A cool voice suddenly resounded Between Heaven and Earth.
"Uh~ you oaf, you do have your smart moments."
"Brother Monkey, let’s go in quickly!"
Sun Wukong and Zhu Bajie flew towards Cuiyun Mountain.