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

After bidding farewell to Bodhidharma, Huang Mei rode on a cloud carrying Bai Susu, heading straight east, their shadows streaking across the Milky Way like fleeting light.

Before long, the celestial clouds suddenly stopped in front of a high mountain. Bai Susu looked down and saw:

The mountains are towering and majestic, their grandeur awe-inspiring.

In the deep forest, eagles and phoenixes gather, a thousand birds; in the ancient cave, unicorns rule over ten thousand beasts.

The stream is affectionate, winding and meandering; the peaks are continuous, layer upon layer, surrounding the area.

"What a blessed land!" Bai Susu exclaimed after silently withdrawing her gaze.

Huang Mei's attention was not on the beautiful scenery of the mountain, but rather on searching for the pilgrimage team in the mountains.

Looking from the bamboo forest to the lawn, from the lawn to the cave, the view finally focuses on the Taoist temple in the mountains.

Two boys were fast asleep, and the ginseng fruit tree was emitting a shimmering light, but there was no sign of Sanzang and the others.

"We come from the West, and we haven't found any pilgrimage teams along the way. It seems they haven't arrived here yet. Let's find a cave on the mountain to stay in and wait for them to arrive," Huang Mei instructed.

Bai Susu's eyes lit up, and she said, "Great! Being able to stay in such a beautiful place is a rare treat and a great way to relax."

Huang Mei smiled slightly, led her to the vicinity of Qilin Cave, casually found a relatively clean cave dwelling, and went straight in to stay.

Inside the Qilin Cave, the Qilin suddenly opened its eyes, but after sensing the powerful aura of the intruder, it closed its bright, lamp-like eyes again.

If you can't afford to offend them, don't go looking for trouble...

Late at night.

Bai Susu sat cross-legged on the futon, diligently cultivating, her body emitting a faint white light that illuminated the entire cave like a luminous pearl.

Huang Mei sat upright beside her, gazing out of the cave, carefully considering and planning for the future.

He had two main purposes for joining the group: first, to do everything in his power to prevent Guanyin from saving the fruit trees, thus stealing her merits and cutting off her path to bestowing blessings.

Secondly, he wanted to find a way to become sworn brothers with Zhen Yuanzi. For this, he didn't mind becoming the second brother, just like Yang Jian in "The Lotus Lantern".

In this way, this ancestor of earth immortals, who is in harmony with the world, becomes one of their own, and may play a crucial role at critical moments.

To achieve these two goals, he would need the ability to revive the fruit trees. The problem is, he doesn't, which makes both goals seem like mere pipe dreams!

"There's no other way but to use cheats."

Huang Meixin said something and suddenly stood up.

Bai Susu looked up at the sound and slowly stopped her cultivation: "Your Majesty, where are you going?"

"You continue practicing your skills. I'm going back to the Inner Court of the Tushita Heaven," Huang Mei said softly.

Bai Susu nodded slightly and said obediently, "I'll wait for you to come back..."

The inner court of Tushita Heaven.

Inside the meditation room.

Sensing that his prized disciple had landed in front of the inner courtyard gate, Donglai Buddha flicked his finger, and the inner courtyard gate suddenly opened automatically.

Huang Mei blinked, concealed himself, and in a flash arrived outside Maitreya's meditation room, only to find the door wide open...

"Master."

"Come in," said the Buddha Donglai, sitting upright on his meditation bed.

Huang Mei walked slowly forward, his figure materializing inside the room, and bowed again, saying, "Greetings, Master."

Donglai Buddha waved his hand and closed the door in mid-air: "No need for formalities, what brings you here?"

Huang Mei said, "I have a plan that I need my master's help with."

"Tell me about it," said Donglai Buddha with great interest.

Huang Mei said, half-jokingly, "I plan to conspire with Sun Wukong to gain a favor from Zhen Yuanzi and sever a merit from Guanyin."

The Buddha from the East slowly narrowed his eyes and asked further, "How exactly will it be performed?"

Huang Mei said, "As far as I know, Zhen Yuanzi and Jin Chanzi were good friends. Now that he has gone to attend the Yuanshi Tianzun Dharma Assembly, he will definitely leave two ginseng fruits for Tang Sanzang."

I know Sanzang better; given the shape of the ginseng fruit, he would never dare to eat it.

In this way, these two ginseng fruits will definitely benefit the two immortal boys, Qingfeng and Mingyue.

If they really eat the fairy fruit, I plan to have Wukong use it as an excuse to provoke them. When they start talking recklessly, Wukong will pretend to be angry and knock down the fruit tree.

At that time, I will reappear as the savior of the fruit trees, persuade Zhen Yuanzi to calm down, and propose to become sworn brothers with him.

Thus, the calamity has been overcome, and the favors have been repaid. The only difficulty lies in… my plan was well-thought-out, but I lack the ability to revive the fruit trees.”

Donglai Buddha exclaimed in surprise, "How dare you! Do you know who Zhen Yuanzi is?"

Huang Mei said, "I know, he is the ancestor of earth immortals, and he is the same ruler as the world."

The Buddha from the East said, "You know this, yet you still dare to scheme against him? Do you realize that if even the slightest mistake is made, you will end up losing more than you gain, or even worse!"

"This disciple knows, but this disciple is absolutely certain," Huang Mei said.

In fact, his confidence did not stem from how ingenious his calculations were, but rather from the fact that there was no conspiracy at all. The so-called conspiracy was merely an excuse to appease Donglai Buddha.

In other words, his true confidence comes from going with the flow, going with the general trend, and going with the way of heaven.

As long as he guarantees that all the plot points before Sun Wukong knocks down the fruit tree remain unchanged, then he can directly appear as the savior of the fruit tree.

Without any conspiracy, there's no need to worry about being exposed by Zhen Yuanzi.

There was no conspiracy, and there was no need to worry about Sun Wukong's performance being poor and Zhen Yuanzi seeing through his disguise.

However, he certainly couldn't say the truth.

His prophetic abilities were his greatest secret and reliance, something he couldn't even tell Bai Susu, let alone Donglai Buddha...

At this moment, looking at the confident demeanor of his disciples, the Buddha Donglai pondered and said:

"I can help you refine the divine water, but you must not reveal that it originated from me. Also, in case the plan fails..."

Without hesitation, Huang Mei replied, "This disciple will bear the consequences of his own actions!"

Donglai Buddha chuckled and said, "No, what I meant was, if you fail, you can mention my name."

As long as Zhen Yuanzi doesn't think this is a conspiracy between us, master and disciple, then with my influence, protecting you shouldn't be a problem."

Huang Mei was taken aback.

Why do I feel like I'm getting a bit like "Jane in the Emperor's Heart"?

Seeing his astonished expression, Donglai Buddha chuckled: "What, surprised?"

Huang Mei quickly waved his hand, "No, I'm flattered!"

Donglai Buddha nodded slightly and said, "Of all my disciples, you are most like me. You are bold and daring, but not the reckless type. The appointment letter matter makes me very happy."

Besides, looking at your recent actions, you have a style reminiscent of mine in my youth. Perhaps you are the true disciple who can inherit my mantle.

In the future, we, master and disciple, will need to work together to strengthen our lineage. In that situation, how could I, as your master, not protect you?

Huang Mei bowed deeply and said, "I am deeply grateful for Master's kindness. I, Huang Mei, will dedicate myself to the cause until my dying breath."

He had a vague premonition that something good was about to happen to him!