Journey to the West: From Stealing the Teachings of Patriarch Bodhi to Becoming a Saint Through a Hu

Yuan Li's heart was pounding.

He was wondering why the antelope demon had appeared in his Black Wind Cave.

This is exactly the opposite of what he had previously guessed.

The antelope demon who fell into the hands of the wolf demon seven years ago not only did not die, but was instead offered to the black bear demon by the wolf demon.

She was taken in as a wife by the Black Bear Spirit.

Yuan Li glanced at him.

Compared to seven years ago, the demoness was more voluptuous, with delicate, smooth skin, but her eyes and brows were covered with a layer of frost.

But the thought that the Black Bear Spirit had taken his wife for seven years completely extinguished any interest Yuan Li had.

A wife who has shared hardship should also be loved with even greater affection.

But Yuan Li looked at the antelope demon and saw no emotion in his eyes.

The antelope demon was the same, his tone slightly indifferent, his lips slightly downturned, a half-smile on his face.

"Old bear demon, why are you back again?"

After Yuan Li realized what was happening, he quickly realized that the antelope demon and his predecessor, the black bear spirit, were sleeping in the same bed.

It's not hard to tell from how the other person addresses you.

Yuan Li smiled bitterly, his voice hoarse and tinged with weariness:

"Madam, what are you saying? I need to rest today, so you should go to sleep yourself."

Yuan Li suddenly remembered something, reached into his robes and pulled out a pair of ram horns, casually saying:

"Madam, do you recognize these ram's horns I'm holding?"

Looking at the smooth, white antelope horn in my hand, with its full curves and exquisite shape, it truly is a work of art that can be played with.

Yuan Li didn't particularly value those ram horns.

The pills made from that demoness's ram's horn could improve one's cultivation level by two years, but even so, he didn't value them much.

He's already the king of Black Wind Mountain, so he doesn't need these things.

He intended to return this item to the antelope demon.

That makes me feel a little better.

A man who strives for perfection doesn't want to go too far.

The antelope demon stepped forward lightly and came to Yuan Li's side to examine him carefully.

Extending her slender, jade-like fingers, she pinched a ram's horn. As she picked it up, the antelope demon's cold, icy eyes instantly ignited, as if the ice and snow were just beginning to melt.

"Your Majesty, this is my lost ram's horn!"

The antelope demon, her voice trembling with excitement, grabbed Yuan Li and pulled him into a tight embrace.

The fragrant, soft flesh entered his arms, and Yuan Li was slightly taken aback.

Raise your arm and stuff the other horn into the antelope demon's arms.

My hands immediately felt incredibly warm and soft.

The antelope demon's fingers nestled against Yuan Li's chest, her voice tinged with a hint of reproach:

"My good husband, you have truly returned the ram's horns that I lost over the years! It was you who took my ram's horns from the Cave of Mighty Strength, but after I came to your cave, I became your wife. Whenever I asked about those ram's horns, you always said that another black bear spirit had taken them from me."

Yuan Li only understood part of what he heard.

There is indeed one thing I can't understand: why did the black bear spirit in front of me take the antelope demon as his wife?

Could it be because the antelope demon in his arms came from Zhongnan Mountain?

His elder brother was Yang Li Daxian, the national teacher of Chechi Kingdom.

The only plausible explanation is that her background and appearance won over the Black Bear Spirit's desire to marry her.

But the antelope demon misunderstood.

Yuan Lishun dismounted and said:

"Oh dear! I already said that other black bear spirits took your ram horns, and I just helped you get them back. Why did you have to resort to violence?"

The antelope demon actually punched him, the force wasn't strong, but it was full of grievance.

Yuan Li swung his arm and sent the antelope demon flying.

It was just a minor skirmish.

The antelope demon, who had rolled over and gotten up from a distance of one or two zhang, was only looking at the horn in its palm, its eyes glistening with tears.

The antelope demon then placed the pair of horns on top of its head.

A wisp of demonic energy shifted, and the light changed slightly.

The pair of ram horns were reattached to the broken gap, fitting perfectly as if they had never been broken.

Seven years have passed, and the broken ram's horn on its head has been waiting for this moment.

So it was that simple, and the ram's horn was reattached.

The antelope demon got up from the ground without getting angry.

I was genuinely surprised; Yuan Li's reaction was a bit excessive.

When the old bear spirit flirted with her, he would at most throw her onto the bed.

He wouldn't shut her out.

Judging from Yuan Li's posture, it seemed as if he wanted to keep her at arm's length.

But then he remembered that Yuan Li had been taken away by Guanyin Bodhisattva, who was invited by Sun Wukong not long ago, and he became worried about Yuan Li's situation again, his eyes filled with complicated emotions.

Yuan Li glanced at it and then ignored the antelope demon.

How could he be controlled by a wife he picked up for free?

The antelope demon wisely retreated, its figure disappearing into the shadows of the cave.

Since things have come to this point...

Then the Sheep Power Immortal from Chechi Kingdom became his brother-in-law.

The Black Wind Mountain where Yuan Li was located was more than eighty li long.

Mountain monsters don't farm; they usually live off the mountain, eating wild animals and occasionally catching passersby.

Early in the morning, the rhinoceros demon that had come to its death yesterday had already been skinned, sliced, and cooked into a pot of excellent demon meat in the Black Wind Cave.

Yuan Li also tried it and drank a sip of the hot soup.

It's just a pity that his two sworn brothers are both dead.

At this moment, the Black Bear Spirit landed on Luojia Mountain, the abode of Guanyin Bodhisattva in the South China Sea. He was the only one guarding Black Wind Mountain and felt a bit bored.

Besides Black Wind Cave, there are dozens of other caves on Black Wind Mountain.

After sharing the rhinoceros demon with many other demons, Yuan Li pondered:

"Yesterday's divination results didn't include a second divination. That 'mediocre strategy' is similar to the 'mediocre fortune slip' in the divination box, so that divination is considered invalid. I wonder what the divination result will be if I cast another one now?"

After making up my mind, I still felt a little hesitant.

If it turns out to be another bad omen or even lead to death, it will only cause more trouble.

Therefore, he was determined to capture the catfish demon from White Bone Ridge, whose whereabouts were unknown, and bring her to Black Wind Mountain, as long as her beauty could tempt him.

Even if I don't go myself, I must send someone to investigate this matter thoroughly.

He coughed, wiped his mouth with his hand, and found a mouthful of blood in his hand, a clear sign of the backlash from the injury.

He has not yet fully recovered.

Inside the Black Wind Cave.

The black bear spirit did not leave him even a single pill.

Take out a Qi-boosting pill from your person and put it in your mouth to nourish your Qi and blood.

After drinking more rhinoceros soup, Yuan Li's weak expression improved somewhat.

The number one leader, the yellow-haired monster, was displeased to see his king so badly injured, and clenched his furry fists.

The yellow-haired monster did this, and the toad spirit who put down the soup bowl in the cave offered up all the sea spirit pearls on his body.

The voice said sincerely:

"Your Majesty, this is all the Sea Spirit Pearls I have, which I offer to Your Majesty. Your Majesty fought fiercely with the Great Sage Equaling Heaven, Sun Wukong, yesterday and was seriously injured."

Upon hearing this, Yuan Li looked helpless and almost spat out another mouthful of blood.

He was simply suffering the backlash of the method of seeking good fortune and eliminating misfortune.

The toad spirit shouldn't mistake him for the yellow-haired monster; it was truly a kind gesture.

Yuan Li had no choice but to agree:

"I appreciate your kindness, but I will recover from my injuries soon. There is no need for you to worry."

Yuan Li got up and brought out the Sea Spirit Pearl, which was extremely rare.

"Why not take it if it's free?" So I ate it like candy.

He asked:

"Men, does any of you know where there are catfish demons near White Bone Ridge? And female catfish demons at that."

The catfish demon belongs to the aquatic race, and Qi Keduo is quite familiar with the aquatic race. He is the uncle of the shrimp soldiers and crab generals.

The Dragon King of the South Sea, who is outside of Jambudvipa, is also related to him by blood.

Baigu Ridge is also located in the area surrounding the Kingdom of Ü-Tsang.

Upon closer reflection, there was indeed a female catfish demon among the aquatic creatures over there.

The only question Yuan Li wanted to ask was about the female catfish demon.

"How can I think too much?" he said, his cheeks twitching slightly.

"I know, there's a catfish demon as beautiful as a fairy. That fish demon is the younger sister of the Azure Wolf Spirit. How could Your Majesty not know?"

"I see. I almost forgot about that. I was just asking casually."

Yuan Li said calmly.

He was unaware that the wolf spirit had such a younger sister.

Why would his search for the catfish spirit lead to his death?

Upon closer examination, this matter is most likely related to the Azure Wolf Spirit.

At that time, the Azure Wolf Spirit had not yet participated in the Buddhist Robe Gathering.

If the wolf spirit were to witness him entangled with his sister, it could lead to unnecessary trouble.

Therefore, it must have been the wolf spirit who caused this fatal calamity.

Yuan Li suddenly understood.

I finally understood what had happened and breathed a sigh of relief.

At the same time, I felt a lingering sense of unease in my chest.

Now Yuan Li has become a sickly person.

To violate the divination once is so devastating, causing me to feel restless and sometimes even vomit blood.

This incident will certainly not be counted in the next life, so it won't be so unbearable.

But at this moment, the blond-haired monster suggested:

"I see that Your Majesty is in a weakened state of mind; perhaps we should seek some methods of healing."

"Where can we find any treatment?"

Yuan Li asked.

"I don't know where to find a remedy to heal the mind, but I've heard that reciting scriptures and chanting Buddhist mantras, if done from good scriptures, can cultivate one's character, calm the mind, and nourish the spirit, which might be of some help to Your Majesty."

Yuan Li was feeling a bit sleepy, but upon hearing this, he immediately perked up.

You should recite scriptures and chant Buddha's name.

The Guanyin Temple, located about 20 miles away, is the place that best matches my major.

However, Elder Jinchi of the Zen Temple had already passed away!

The Zen temple was also burned to the ground.

They were thinking the same thing as Yuan Li.

The blond monster said again:

"I can take the little demons to repair the Guanyin Temple, and then invite a highly respected monk from outside to serve as the temple's elder. What do you think?"

The hair on the face of the yellow-haired monster, dressed in a black robe, swayed slightly in the wind.

Yuan Li appeared listless, resting his head on his hand.

But having such subordinates to offer advice and strategies is truly a blessing.

He then waved his hand and laughed:

"Alright, blond-haired monster, you can do whatever you want."

"Yes, Your Majesty."

The yellow-haired monster agreed and left the Black Wind Cave.

As Yuan Li refined the wisp of innate energy within his body, his expression gradually improved.

Most of the monsters below went down the mountain to gather herbs.

Having witnessed everything, the antelope demon has already gone to find her elder brother, the Great Immortal Yangli, in Chechi Kingdom.

This demoness, the Black Bear Spirit usually calls her either "wife" or "demoness".

I wonder what his wife, whom he acquired for nothing, is doing in Chechi Kingdom.

Yuan Li ignored her completely, since the two were not actually husband and wife.

After thinking for a while, Yuan Li decided to have his fortune told in Chechi Kingdom.

"The best strategy is to ensure that Chechi Kingdom enjoys favorable weather and abundant harvests every year, and that the three national advisors, Tiger Power Immortal, Sheep Power Immortal, and Deer Power Immortal, are deeply loved by the people. Today, Sheep Power Immortal, Tiger Power Immortal, and Deer Power Immortal will use yesterday's events to summon several powerful demons to attack Black Wind Mountain."

Yuan Li was startled after reciting the divination he had just heard.

This is hardly the best solution.

It represents a very auspicious divination result.

The best course of action was for Tiger Power Immortal to bring in several powerful demons to attack Black Wind Mountain.

Yuan Li was very puzzled.

But it's still a very auspicious sign.

Those three guys came to attack, of course, for the medicinal herbs on Black Wind Mountain.

Do they all think Black Wind Mountain is deserted?

Although Yuan Li had not experienced the Three Calamities, he was still a demon king with five hundred years of cultivation.

He said to Kirkto:

"Pass down my order: many powerful demons will attack today. The leaders on the mountain must be prepared and not let the news leak out."

How could he nod too often?

"I'll go right away."

Yuan Li looked at the empty cave.

The antelope demon then left.

After he leaves, his elder brother will soon come to take revenge.

At this point, it's hard not to say that the antelope demon abandoned Yuan Li.

I do regret giving those ram horns to such an ungrateful person.

Not long after, a little demon came to deliver a message from outside the cave.

After Yuan Li went out, he met King Panshan.

The Great King of Panshan was a snake demon, tall and thin, with a pale face and a pair of vertical pupils that gleamed with an eerie light.

This demon was among the demons who came to visit the Buddhist Robe Association yesterday.

It was also a powerful demon, and had some connection with Yuan Li's predecessor.

They came to offer their condolences and sympathy.

King Panshan bowed politely and said:

"I am King Panshan, and I have come here to comfort King Black Wind. I saw your Buddhist Robe Gathering yesterday, and I would like to invite you to come to my Panshan Mountain today to see the Buddhist Robe Gathering I am holding."

The snake demon was handsome, with a square face in human form and a soft, effeminate voice.

"Oh? You also have a kasaya? Where did you get it?"

Yuan Li asked curiously.

"That's right, I took it from an old monk who was in meditation. Although it's not as precious as your robe, Black Wind King, it's still quite good. If Your Majesty likes it, I'll give it to you. What do you say?"

After the snake demon finished speaking, Yuan Li laughed and continued to ask where it came from.

"Where is that?"

The snake demon paused, then said:

"To be honest, Your Majesty, I often saw an old monk sitting in a temple in Tibet, seemingly in deep meditation. I noticed that the monk's robe was very similar to the one I saw yesterday, so I took it off."

Yuan Li thought to himself:

"This... is really a strange thing. At this time, if a kasaya that is randomly taken from a temple is said to be similar to that brocade kasaya, what use would I have for this kasaya?"

Surprisingly, the old monk mentioned by the snake demon did not remain completely unresponsive.

Only when one is in a state of deep meditation can one remain unmoved.

From this perspective, Yuan Li felt that the old monk was no ordinary person either.

Yuan Li said:

"Then I will go to your Demon Mountain and repay your kindness."

"Thank you for your appreciation, Black Wind Demon King. I will go back and wait. You may come to my Pan Demon Mountain at any time within two hours."

King Panshan bowed with a broad smile.

He was wearing a fur sweater and a pair of boots, with an iron rod slung over his back, and he quickly left.