Journey to the West: Starting with the Hunting of the Three Demons of Twin Fork Ridge

Although Li Fa didn't hear what he said afterward, he guessed it pretty accurately.

"Damn it!" Baili Bo cursed under his breath, forgetting even his current identity as Li Fa Dao Tong, and said directly, "Brother, what do you mean, besides getting rid of these demons!"

Li Fa took a deep breath, suppressing his anger, and patted Baili Bo on the shoulder, signaling him to calm down.

He turned to Wu Cheng and asked, "Please accept my condolences, sir. I have another question. What is the origin of the demon who is the leader of the demons in Yanghan Town?"

Wu Cheng raised his tearful eyes and said, "I've heard that the leader of the demons is called Jade Lady, and she's vicious by nature. She has twelve female demons under her command, known as the Twelve Jade Maidens, and each of them is a ruthless monster who eats people without spitting out the bones."

Li Fa nodded, then asked, "Are there any women who went to them able to turn back?"

Wu Cheng shook his head and said, "There's no turning back. Everyone who went there was bewitched by that sorcery and willingly became an accomplice. They were even more ruthless than those monsters..."

Li Fa stood up and said to Wu Cheng, "Old man, I am furious after hearing your words. I will go to Yanghan Town now to seek justice for you."

Upon hearing this, Wu Cheng was greatly alarmed and grabbed Li Fa, saying, "Daoist Master, you mustn't! Those monsters are extremely ferocious. Although you have some skill, you can't fight them all. If something happens to you, how can I be at ease?"

Li Fa smiled slightly and said, "Don't worry, old man. Back in the day, even Guanyin Bodhisattva couldn't subdue me at Black Wind Mountain. Don't talk nonsense. I know what I'm doing."

Upon hearing Li Fa's words, Wu Cheng was puzzled as to why Guanyin Bodhisattva would attack this Taoist priest. However, since Li Fa claimed to be seeking revenge and possessed great supernatural powers, Wu Cheng repeatedly kowtowed, expressing his deepest gratitude.

Li Fa then turned to Baili Bo and said, "Brother, you wait here at the manor while I go ahead and find out what's going on."

Baili Bo said urgently, "Brother! Isn't it too dangerous for you to go alone? Why don't you let me go instead!"

Li Fa waved his hand and said, "You are fierce but lack resourcefulness. Just wait here for my signal. If you see flames shooting into the sky or hear thunder, that is the time for me to make my move. You must come to my aid immediately."

Upon hearing this, Baili Bo nodded in agreement.

Li Fa then said to Wu Cheng, "Old man, please allow me to borrow a quiet room to change my clothes."

Wu Cheng nodded repeatedly and led Li Fa to the back room.

Li Fa closed the door and concentrated on using the method of embryonic transformation.

This complete version is truly extraordinary.

In the past, he could only transform into ordinary people. Now, however, he can do whatever he wants, changing his form at will, and even a Great Immortal standing right in front of him cannot detect the slightest clue.

He silently imagined the appearance of a handsome young man, and then his figure swayed slightly, and in an instant, a young man with red lips, white teeth, and clear features stood in the room.

He was wearing a six-in-one hat, a moon-white robe, a silk sash around his waist, cloud-patterned shoes, and a gold-flecked folding fan in his hand. He was a handsome and dashing man.

Li Fa looked at himself in the bronze mirror, nodded in satisfaction, then leaped out of the window, transforming into a gentle breeze and heading straight for Yanghan Town.

Thirty miles was covered in the blink of an eye.

Li Fa descended from the clouds and landed outside the town. He withdrew his supernatural powers, straightened his clothes, and then strode into the town.

That town was indeed different from ordinary villages and towns. One could see:

The long avenues are wide and open, the broad streets crisscross; carved eaves and embroidered doors, rows of houses stand in neat rows. Beautiful trees line the roads, their verdant foliage gleaming, and exotic flowers bloom along the banks. Even in late autumn, their vibrant colors remain, and in the cold season, they still exude a wondrous fragrance. The wind seems to bewitch the traveler, as if he has descended to a fairyland.

As Li Fa walked down the street, he indeed attracted countless gazes. On both sides of the street, windows were open, and women were peeking out, laughing softly and giving him flirtatious glances.

Li Fa pretended not to notice and continued walking. After taking only ten steps, a woman in green appeared at the street corner and blocked his way.

The woman was beautiful: her eyebrows were like willow branches, her face like a blooming lotus. Her figure was as light as a swallow in flight, her waist as graceful as a dragon in flight. Her eyes held the beauty of autumn water, her face radiated the warmth of spring. She always smiled when she saw people, and her words conveyed affection even before she spoke.

She blocked Li Fa's path, smiling, and said, "Young man, where did you come from? Where are you going? Why are you wandering around here alone on the street?"

Li Fa smiled slightly, cupped his hands and said, "My surname is Li. I am a passerby from out of town. I passed through your town and saw that the scenery here is beautiful, so I wish to take a look around."

Upon hearing this, the woman in green's eyes sparkled as she stepped forward and said, "Since you're sightseeing, why not come and sit at my home? I have fine tea and wine, and also..."

She lowered her voice and chuckled, "There are still good people."

Just as Li Fa was about to reply, he saw another woman in red walking towards him from the other end of the street.

The woman in red shoved the woman in green aside and scolded, "You little hussy, you see a handsome young man and want to drag him into your room without even asking if he's willing!"

She turned to Li Fa and said softly, "My lord, don't pay her any mind. What's so good about her room? Why don't you come to my place? I have something there..."

Before he finished speaking, seven or eight more women came over and surrounded him.

One tugged at his sleeve, another pulled at his collar; one leaned into his arms, another whispered in his ear.

"My lord, come to my place!"

"Come to my place! My place is much better!"

"Don't listen to her, her house is filthy!"

"You're the dirty one! Your whole family is dirty!"

Li Fa was pulled and swayed by them, but he sneered inwardly: These monsters were just as Old Man Wu had said, they were like flies to blood when they saw men, rushing to get close to them.

As he was thinking about how to escape, he suddenly heard a delicate shout from afar:

"Stop it, all of you!"

Upon hearing this, all the women paled, released their grip, lowered their heads, and retreated to the sides, not daring to utter a sound.

Li Fa looked up and saw a large sedan chair carried by eight men slowly approaching from the other end of the street.

Four maids led the way in front of the sedan chair, and eight maids followed behind, each dressed in brocade and embroidered skirts, adorned with pearls and jade.

The women knelt on the ground and said in unison, "Welcome, Jade Lady!"

Li Fa's heart skipped a beat: Jade Lady? The main character has arrived!

As the sedan chair drew near, the beaded curtain was lifted, and a woman gracefully stepped out.

Li Fa felt a sudden light up his eyes.

The Jade Maiden was beautiful: her eyebrows were like emerald feathers, her skin like mutton fat. Her face was like peach petals, her hair piled high like golden phoenix threads. Her eyes were like autumn waves, alluring and enchanting, her figure slender and graceful like spring bamboo shoots.

What talk of Wang Zhaojun of the Han Dynasty, or Xi Shi of the Wu Palace? Her willow waist sways slightly, her golden pendants jingling; her lotus steps move lightly, her jade-like limbs swaying. Even Chang'e in the moon could not compare; how could any celestial maiden of the nine heavens be like her? Her palace makeup is exquisite and extraordinary; truly, she is like the Queen Mother of the West descending from the Jade Pool.

What an absolutely stunning and alluring beauty!

The lady walked up to Li Fa, looked him up and down, and a strange light flashed in her eyes.

She asked, "Who are you? Where do you come from?"

Li Fa cupped his hands and said, "This humble man, Li Lang, greets Your Majesty. I am merely a passerby, passing through your esteemed town, and I did not intend to disturb Your Majesty's presence. I am truly sorry."