Journey to the West: Upon seeing the Yellow-Eyebrowed Demon, why not pay homage?

Although he didn't get to see the scene of the Dragon Girl beating up the Black Bear Demon, Huang Mei felt much better seeing the Black Bear Demon's house completely destroyed. He then had Bai Susu take him back to the cave to continue healing himself.

Two days later.

Only after his injuries had fully healed did he and Bai Susu, who had been watching over him tirelessly, leave the cave, ride the clouds, and arrive above the Guanyin Temple in an instant.

Meanwhile, inside the Zen temple, in the main hall, Sun Wukong was competing with Jinchi in wealth, holding the brocade cassock in his hand, taking small, square steps, chuckling incessantly, his face full of smugness.

Half an hour ago.

The old monk brought a group of young monks to show off, carrying out twelve cabinets of robes for them to admire, his words filled with self-satisfaction.

What about now?

Can your twelve chests of robes compare to mine?

Just as he was enjoying himself, he suddenly sensed a familiar aura. A look of surprise immediately appeared on his face. He raised his hand and threw the cassock, which he had just been treating as a treasure, to Sanzang. He then leaped out of the main hall, leaving the monks stunned.

"Wukong".

Outside the main hall, Huang Mei rode on a cloud, carrying Bai Susu, and slowly flew down, greeting her with a smile.

Sun Wukong scratched his head with amusement: "Big brother, Susu, what brings you here?"

"A day apart feels like three autumns, so I came to chat with you," Huang Mei said with a smile.

This answer was a mixture of sincerity and pretense.

The real reason was that he did have some longing for the Black Bear Spirit, but the fake reason was that he had another purpose: to join forces with Wukong to forcibly suppress the Black Bear Spirit.

As for the story of Guanyin subduing the black bear...

With him here, there's no need for the Bodhisattva to make this trip!

Meanwhile, inside the main hall, Elder Jinchi, having finally come to his senses, began his performance, tearfully begging Sanzang to lend him the brocade cassock for one night, promising to return it the next morning.

Sanzang didn't want to agree, but he couldn't resist Jinchi's pleading. Seeing that the old master was about to kneel down to him, he had no choice but to give in and reluctantly handed over the cassock, constantly grumbling in his heart about the monkey showing off.

After Jinchi received the kasaya, his eyesight improved and his back straightened, as if he had become decades younger. He enthusiastically instructed his monks to clean the front meditation hall and set up bedding for the guests to rest.

After everything was ready, Sun Wukong, all smiles, led Huang Mei and Bai Susu into the meditation hall, chatting and laughing with them, thoroughly enjoying himself.

Sanzang endured it all, but finally could not bear it any longer. He said coldly, "Wukong, it's getting late. How can these women stay in our house?"

Before Sun Wukong could speak, Bai Susu immediately said considerately, "Young master, I'll wait for you in the next room."

Huang Mei laughed and said, "Okay, you go and pack up first."

After Bai Susu left, Huang Mei and Sun Wukong continued their conversation. Sanzang, listening with growing distress, asked again, "It's late, Huang Mei, aren't you going back yet?"

Sun Wukong's smile faltered slightly.

Why does this old monk have so many troublesome things to do?

It's not your time to sleep right now, is it?

"Let's go next door and chat, so as not to disturb Master Sanzang's rest."

Huang Mei gave Sanzang a meaningful look, then spoke to Sun Wukong.

He knew very well that Sanzang needed a good talking-to. He figured if he seized the opportunity to give him a good thrashing in the future, these troubles would likely be a thing of the past.

In the blink of an eye.

Once inside the next room, without Sanzang watching them, the brothers felt more at ease talking. Huang Mei set up a soundproof barrier and asked with a smile, "That monk didn't intend to control you, did he?"

Sun Wukong's expression paused slightly, then he sneered, "What? There isn't any?"

He then recounted the entire incident involving the clothes and hat, a ruthless glint gradually forming in his eyes.

Huang Mei patted his shoulder: "This is just the beginning. We need to be more careful in the future."

"I understand, that's why I've always been on guard against that guy." Sun Wukong looked up and said, "Oh, and I should thank you for reminding me, brother."

Huang Mei waved his hand, about to speak, when he suddenly saw figures moving outside. He immediately removed the soundproof barrier, and a series of soft, noisy sounds filled his ears.

Sun Wukong raised an eyebrow, a flash of fire in his eyes, and his gaze pierced through the doorway. He saw the monks standing on tiptoe and bowing, carrying firewood and straw, clearly intending to burn down the meditation hall.

"These thieving monks are trying to burn us alive!"

"I'm afraid it's for your robes," Huang Mei said softly after glancing at them.

Sun Wukong's eyes darted around, and he laughed, "Fine, fine, I'll play along and make sure he can't stay."

Huang Mei naturally understood his meaning and thought for a moment, then said, "Go ahead and do as you please. I will protect this meditation hall and the side rooms on the left and right."

With Huang Mei's support and promise, Sun Wukong concealed himself and went to the rooftop. He watched as the monks lit the firewood and then chanted incantations.

Suddenly a gust of wind arose, blowing the flames across the sky, landing on different rooftops, like sparks that quickly spread and turned the entire Guanyin Temple red.

Inside the side room, Huang Mei enveloped the outer wall with his immortal energy to block the flames. At the same time, he watched the monks outside carrying boxes and cages, grabbing tables and pots, and thought to himself, "Serves them right!"

At the same time, he also hoped that the fire would, as expected, attract the black bear spirit from Black Wind Cave.

Then, when he tried to steal the cassock, Sun Wukong helped him suppress him in the Guanyin Temple!

Perhaps it was fate, but at this very moment, in the Black Wind Cave, the Black Bear Spirit, who had been holding back for several days, quietly opened the cave door to get some fresh air. Seeing that there was no trace of the Dragon Girl under the cover of night, his tense body gradually relaxed.

Seeing the devastated mountain scenery in the blink of an eye, he couldn't help but sigh. Such a beautiful sacred mountain had been ruined like this...

Suddenly, a bright light appeared. He thought it was dawn, but when he looked in the direction of the light, he saw a raging fire and a raging wind, like firecrackers in the dead of night or the sound of cannons in the army. He immediately opened his eyes wide.

This direction...Guanyin Temple?!

Thinking of his only close friend in the human world, he almost didn't hesitate and immediately conjured a gust of demonic wind, heading straight for the sky above the Guanyin Temple.

Looking down, one could see that only the meditation hall and two side rooms in the entire monastery were not on fire, while the rest of the place was glowing red.

The black bear spirit didn't have time to check what was going on in the meditation hall. He went straight to the abbot's room and didn't see Jin Chi, but he did see a kasaya.

How should I describe this robe?

He had never seen such a magnificent treasure before, and thinking of the Dragon Girl Sudhana who harbored resentment towards him, he realized that this Buddhist treasure might be able to dispel her resentment.

So he didn't care where Jinchi had gone, took off his cassock, stepped out of the room, and was about to ride the clouds away.

"Wukong, look."

In the meditation hall, Huang Mei suddenly tugged at Sun Wukong's sleeve, pointing him in the right direction.

Sun Wukong stared intently, then suddenly roared, "Where did this monster come from, daring to steal my cassock!"

Feeling guilty, the black bear demon immediately took to the air, but he didn't notice that a golden cymbal was falling rapidly from the clouds, hitting him hard on the center of his forehead and slamming him back to the ground.

In the clouds.

Bai Susu raised her hand to summon back the golden gong, then focused intently on the courtyard below, ready to make her move again at any moment.

Her main task tonight is to stop the Black Bear Demon from leaving. Even if she can only stop him for a moment, it will be enough for the King and the Monkey King to surround the Black Bear...