Journey to the West: Tang Monk Conquers Everything

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Upon hearing Sun Wukong's words, Bodhisattva Guanyin felt rather delighted. Despite the hardships faced throughout the Journey to the West, the Bodhisattva acknowledged Xuanzang's merits in her heart, and it was pleasing that she had been thought of when delicacies were prepared.

Bodhisattva Guanyin had somewhat heard about Xuanzang's delicacies, especially the situation at Wuzhuang Temple, which she had kept a close eye on.

Notably, the so-called Mahjong tiles had seemingly brought an air of gloom and smoke to the entire Wuzhuang Temple.

Between gambling through Mahjong and playing with poker cards, and the said delicacies, these seemed to have become two significant markers of Xuanzang.

Compared to gambling, naturally, the Bodhisattva was far more intrigued by the delicacies.

She specifically came today to invite me? Bodhisattva Guanyin felt tempted, wanting to taste what kind of deliciousness Xuanzang's food could offer.

However, as much as she was tempted, the thought of Zhu Bajie quickly turned her excitement into slight revulsion.

Immediately, she shook her head and said, "Wukong, express my thanks to your master for his kind intentions on my behalf, but I have some matters to address these days, so…"

"Bodhisattva!"

Before Bodhisattva Guanyin could finish, Sun Wukong abruptly interrupted her, saying, "Today's meal was prepared using a newly crafted pot by master. It must be exceptionally delicious. It's just the few of us—Sha Wujing, White Dragon Horse and I—eating, which seems a bit drab!"

"Huh?" Sun Wukong's comment made Bodhisattva Guanyin raise her eyebrows slightly and ask, "Only a few of you? What about Bajie? Isn't he eating too?"

"Oh, Bajie had some errands to tend to and was sent out by master, so he will miss out on today's feast!" answered Sun Wukong upon the Bodhisattva's inquiry.

"Mercy upon me…" Sun Wukong's response somewhat eased the mind of Bodhisattva Guanyin.

After mulling over the matter briefly, she assumed a look of reluctance and said, "Well then, since this is the first time Xuanzang has invited me, it would seem quite unkind to refuse. I'll set aside my affairs for now!"

"Excellent, Bodhisattva, let's go quickly!" Hearing Bodhisattva Guanyin's response, Sun Wukong secretly chuckled, but he didn't show it outwardly. Instead, he just nodded his head, eager to get going.

"You rascal, so hasty. When will you ever change that temper?" Seeing how Sun Wukong was brimming with impatience, Bodhisattva Guanyin smiled knowingly and quietly shook her head.

As they spoke, Bodhisattva Guanyin's Lotus Platform took flight, swiftly gliding towards where Jiang Liu was located.

Sun Wukong also deployed his Somersault Cloud with divine speed, even surpassing Bodhisattva Guanyin…

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Elsewhere, at Wanzi Mountain, having returned, Zhu Bajie received a warm welcome from the family of the Yellow-Robed Monster.

"Marshal, may I inquire about the purpose of your return so soon?" After treating Zhu Bajie kindly, the Yellow-Robed Monster curiously asked.
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"My master sent me to deliver a letter! Here, take this!" Zhu Bajie took out the letter Jiang Liu had given him and handed it to the Yellow-Robed Monster.

"A letter!" The Yellow-Robed Monster was slightly taken aback. It had only been a few days since they parted, and now a letter from the Holy Monk?

While puzzled, the Yellow-Robed Monster opened the letter to find Jiang Liu's detailed steps on how to deceive Heaven and cross the sea.

In the end, Jiang Liu especially instructed the Yellow-Robed Monster to keep this matter as confidential as possible.

Carefully perusing the plan outlined in Jiang Liu's letter, the Yellow-Robed Monster did not say much. After committing everything to memory, he clenched the letter in his hand, and in a flash, it turned to ashes and dissipated.

"Well, now that I've delivered the letter, arrange a stone chamber for me to rest," said Zhu Bajie upon completing his task, showing no intent to return but instead asking the Yellow-Robed Monster for a place to rest.

Although he craved the hot pot that his master and the others were enjoying, Zhu Bajie felt it a bit awkward considering that his master had mentioned inviting Bodhisattva Guanyin for today's meal.

With ten thousand li still to traverse on their Journey to the West, there would be plenty of opportunities to feast. Thus, he decided to pass on today's meal.

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Inside the Exquisite Immortal Mansion, with the absence of Zhu Bajie, the glutton, Jiang Liu didn't need to prepare too many ingredients.

Soon, a few dozen pounds of lamb rolls were sliced, and naturally, some fruits and vegetables were generously added.

Within moments, the sound of Sun Wukong's voice rang out, and following that, both Sun Wukong and Bodhisattva Guanyin entered the Exquisite Immortal Mansion.

"Huh!?"

Upon entering the Immortal Mansion, Bodhisattva Guanyin glanced around and expressed a look of astonishment, thinking to herself, "Is this the Exquisite Immortal Mansion? The one casually forged by Goddess Nvwa as a personal abode? How did it come to be here?"

Meanwhile, her gaze lingered on Sun Wukong, and then she had a moment of realization.

That made sense. Wukong originally came from the Five-Colored Stone that Goddess Nvwa used to mend the heavens. He could be considered a descendant of Nvwa. Although it wasn't evident on usual days, considering the scarcity of inhabitants at Wahuang Palace, if Nvwa favored him, it wouldn't be surprising for her to casually gift the Exquisite Immortal Mansion to him.

However, the thought of the Exquisite Immortal Mansion being a gift from Goddess Nvwa to Sun Wukong brought a sense of gravity to Bodhisattva Guanyin's heart.

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It seems that I really do need to be careful about Sun Wukong's situation, otherwise, if I manage to displease Goddess Nvwa...

"Disciple Xuanzang pays his respects to Bodhisattva Guanyin!" Not to mention what Bodhisattva's thoughts were, as soon as he saw Bodhisattva approached, Jiang Liu spoke up and paid his respects to her.

"Not at all, Xuanzang, I have long heard about your culinary skills, and I am very much looking forward to it today!"

Lifting her hand, Bodhisattva Guanyin halted Jiang Liu's gesture of respect and spoke with a smile on her face.

"Please have a seat, Bodhisattva. I believe it will not disappoint you!" Hearing Bodhisattva Guanyin's words, Jiang Liu confidently said.

After all, the Dragon and Phoenix Yin Yang Pot is of Legendary Level cookware, a notch above the Taiji Yin-Yang Pot in quality. Besides its special effect of spouting nonsensical talk when drunk, its enhancement of deliciousness and aroma has surpassed 100%.

Jiang Liu was also very much looking forward to what using this Dragon and Phoenix Yin Yang Pot would produce in terms of deliciousness.

Once everyone had taken their seats, soon after, several pieces of red-hot charcoal were placed down, and in no time, the already simmering soup base swiftly began to heat up.

At the same time, an exotic fragrance emanated from the bronze pot, growing more and more intense, causing everyone to unconsciously take deep breaths.

"Wow, it smells so good!" Sun Wukong's eyes gleamed as he looked at the bubbling soup base in the bronze pot, exclaiming.

Having enjoyed hot pot many times, today's aroma was unprecedented; the rich fragrance almost made one feel intoxicated.

"Indeed, this aroma is exceptionally rich!" Even Bodhisattva Guanyin nodded, her eyes fixed on the churning soup base in the bronze pot, and she swallowed hard!

"Come on, everyone can try it now!" It was just thinly sliced lamb for hot pot. As long as the soup base was boiling, it was more or less ready, Jiang Liu said, inviting everyone to begin.

In the meantime, he picked up a few slices of lamb with chopsticks and placed them into the soup base, gently swishing them around.

It was only a matter of a few breaths before Jiang Liu lifted the chops, and the thin lamb slices were naturally cooked.

Placing them in front of him and smelling the spicy aroma, Jiang Liu's mouth watered uncontrollably, and without hesitation, he took a bite.

The smooth lamb, with the spiciness of the peppers and the aroma of sesame seeds, seemed to be catalyzed in some way.

Although Jiang Liu was mentally prepared, he still squinted his eyes in delight.

Delicious, incredibly delicious!

The food made with Legendary Level cookware was truly extraordinary; the taste and aroma were addictive.

With rapid movements of the chopsticks, Bodhisattva Guanyin and the others followed Jiang Liu's example, dipping a few slices of lamb into the pot, their eyes widening before their movements became faster and faster.

Jiang Liu didn't stop anyone and waited until everyone had eaten quite a bit before he brought out some fruit juices.

Of course, in addition to juice, there was also a bottle of wine.

Both the juice and the wine were in ceramic bottles, obviously, so no one could see clearly what was inside.

Jiang Liu personally took the initiative, pouring a clear cup of rice wine for Sha Wujing first.

"Master, I..." Seeing Jiang Liu actually pouring wine for him first, Sha Wujing was somewhat flattered.

With Bodhisattva Guanyin here and the eldest disciple here too, no matter what, this cup of wine shouldn't have been poured for him first, should it?

"Wujing!" However, Jiang Liu had no intention of saying much to Sha Wujing but raised his own cup and said, "This first drink today, I want to toast to you!"

"Master, how can this be!?" Sha Wujing looked at Jiang Liu, deeply honored.

"Not at all; today Bajie is gone, and Wukong went to invite the Bodhisattva. It was only you beside me, helping me with the ingredients. For today's meal, you deserve at least half the credit, so I toast to you first!" Jiang Liu spoke to Sha Wujing.

"This..."

Listening to Jiang Liu's words, although Sha Wujing felt flattered, he had to admit that what Jiang Liu said was irrefutable.

Indeed, according to the master's words, this drink truly should be for him.

"Alright, no need for hesitation, drink up!" Jiang Liu tipped his head back and finished the juice in his cup in one gulp.

"Thank you, Master! Actually, it's your effort that matters the most!" Seeing Jiang Liu drink up, Sha Wujing felt somewhat thrilled and spoke.

During the conversation, Sha Wujing also tilted his head back.

The clear rice wine in his cup was also drunk in one go, not a drop left!

(Strange, why wasn't this chapter updated last night? Did no one in the QQ group remind me? Well, updating now is just the same; this was the chapter that should have been updated last night, so counting this one, there will be four updates today)