Infiltrating the righteous path? Just another place to be a sycophant.

Is this godforsaken place even home to Journey to the West?

Did I jump too fast or did I wear the wrong clothes?

"And then what happened to that demon monkey?"

"Then the demon monkey was rescued by a high monk and forced to travel west with him, which caused the monsters on the road to go through eighty-one tribulations. In the end, the high monk stayed at Lingyun Temple, while the demon monkey, after attaining enlightenment and becoming a Buddha, disappeared without a trace."

"Master, are you sure you didn't make a mistake?"

Something's not right with how this story is going.

Did the monsters on the road go through eighty-one tribulations? Or did they go through eighty-one tribulations?

Or were they forced into it?

"No, I've heard that the monkey demon was accompanied by many other monsters on the road, including a pig demon, a river demon, and a white dragon that turned into a horse. Some of the high monks at Lingyun Temple even have tattoos of the four of them on their backs."

Rihado continued earnestly.

Lu An suddenly remembered that the monk he saw during the demon-slaying incident in Ping'an City was the abbot.

One of the figures had a tattoo on his back that depicted the four members of the master and his disciples, which shocked him.

I can't believe it's true.

It certainly has cultural roots.

Is there a heavenly palace in this place?

"It is said that the demon monkey learned a secret technique from Bodhi Zhenren, and since it was born from the spiritual stone that Nuwa used to mend the sky, it could travel freely between the upper and lower realms."

Things are a little different now.

"What happened after that? Was there really no news of that demon monkey?"

"There are still rumors, but the versions of the stories are conflicting."

Some say the monkey demon stayed in the Western Paradise and became a Buddha, others say he returned to his ancestral mountain and became king again, but still others say…

"say what?"

"It died on the journey west, and was replaced by another clever monkey."

"Its soul wanders in the underworld, where no one dares to take it in, and it cannot be reincarnated, so it became a wicked monkey spirit."

Conspiracy theories are emerging; this world is getting a bit out of control.

"Let's not talk about that anymore, my disciple. Haven't you noticed something unusual about yourself?"

"Um... I was thinking about it. For example, basically no one can see through my cultivation level? Is that considered a unique feature?"

"Fine, but have you ever thought about why people can't see through your cultivation level?"

"Because I am some kind of innate sacred body, no no no, because I sprang from a stone!"

Lu An can now respond to his master's words.

Although he thought his master must have gone mad.

"That's right, my disciple, that's how it should be! You're a quick learner! It seems you've grasped the meaning!"

If this world weren't a world where one could become an immortal, Lu An would definitely think his master was insane and could be sent to a mental hospital!

"Since you were born from the spiritual stone that Nuwa used to mend the sky, it means you must have something special about you! You need a lot of spiritual energy to advance!"

"That explains it! No wonder you didn't advance despite me preparing a large amount of spiritual herbs and infusing you with a lot of spiritual energy back at the Heavenly Demon Sect. So that's how it is! You are no ordinary being, how can you be compared to those mortals!?"

"Since you were born from the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, you must have been enlightened by a master like Bodhi Zhenren to achieve the Great Dao. Therefore, your becoming my disciple is like a rough gem being obscured by dust!"

"I... I delayed Lu An!?"

A look of regret instantly appeared on Li Podao's face. This was the first time she had ever thought that she was so useless!

How could I be so useless?

What she just said completely stunned Lu An.

What's going on here? Why did you start belittling yourself while you were talking?

"My disciple! It's all my fault! I'm too useless to let you achieve the Great Dao!"

Li Podao suddenly grabbed Lu An's hand and said with tears in his eyes.

Lu An was also completely bewildered. Why did he start crying while talking?

I died from overwork!

What kind of spirit stone is this, born from the gathering of spiritual energy of heaven and earth? That's utter nonsense!

Could it be that Master has been driven to a mental illness?

"Wait, since you were born from a spiritual stone of heaven and earth, you must have great fortune and destiny. If you have such great fortune, then you wouldn't have chosen me as your master for no reason. Could it be that..."

Lu An was increasingly unable to understand what his master was saying.

It seems Master's illness is quite serious. I need to go back and tell my senior sister to get her some medicine.

"I understand now, I am also a chosen one! I am the reincarnation of the Demon Lord of the Upper Realm! That's why I became your master! Yes! That must be it!"

"I knew I often dreamt that I was the reincarnation of a demon lord from the upper realm. So it's because my past life memories are reviving! I see, I see!"

Li Podao confidently assigned herself another identity, and it seems that her self-talk has convinced her.

So Lu An didn't know what to say.

Oh no, our master has really gone mad.

"My disciple, I have a favor to ask of you!"

"What...what's the matter?"

"I want you to help me practice!"

"!? My Golden Core Little Karami is assisting Master's cultivation?"

"Alas, cultivation level is not important; having a spirit is enough! Do you know that you were born from the Nuwa Divine Stone, and possess a unique power within you that can help me break through?"

"I... I definitely don't know."

"Then I'll let you know now!"

"Wait... Waaaaah..."

Chapter 167 Taking Pictures of the Scenery

Lu An felt like he was suffocating.

After being forcibly kissed several times by Rihado, even breathing felt like a sin.

I felt like a cigarette, being frantically inhaled by Rihado.

No, it should be a cat, a cat that has been abused.

Although Master's lips are very soft and his body smells very fragrant, this woman's demands are too ruthless.

This is really unbearable!

Finally, Rihado released Lu An, but Lu An's face turned ashen.

"Ugh... ugh..."

Lu An felt that if he continued like this, he would definitely develop an allergic reaction to his master!

This is really dangerous!

However, Li Podao didn't care whether he would get his master's allergy. Right now, Li Podao only had one thing on his mind: the shackles on his cultivation level were about to loosen!

Her several passionate kisses with Lu An were actually ways of absorbing the spiritual energy within Lu An's body.

I don't know what kind of spiritual energy this disciple possesses that allows his internal realm to continuously loosen.

If the beam of light had changed her inner world, making it more vibrant, then the spiritual energy within Lu An's body had opened the door to a new world.

An opportunity for a breakthrough!

"My disciple, as long as we, master and disciple, work together with one heart and one mind, ascension to the Immortal Realm is just around the corner! Hahahaha!"

As Li Podao sensed the shackles of his impending breakthrough, a feeling of ecstatic joy welled up within him.

This feeling is extraordinary! It's been so long since I've felt this way!

A breakthrough is coming!

"No, Master, why do I feel a little dizzy?"

After being forcibly absorbed by Li Podao several times, Lu An actually felt a bit weak, his head was dizzy, and he felt like his attention was not on the point.

Oh no, could it be that my master has drained my life force?

This master can absorb so much energy?

Not long after he finished speaking, Lu An felt his legs go weak and he almost knelt down on the ground.

I really feel like I can't take it anymore; I didn't feel this way last time.

"Disciple, just bear with it a little longer, your master is about to break through!"

Li Podao pressed himself against Lu An, supporting him, and then tried to forcefully kiss him again.

As Lu An watched Li Podao forcefully kiss him, his heart was filled with fear.

Those fiery red lips, in his eyes, transformed into a gaping maw of abyss.

It's really terrible.

However, Li Podao ignored his fear and immediately launched another three-hit combo.

Lu An felt as if something inside him had emptied, but Li Podao's face grew increasingly red.

"I knew this kid was up to no good. He's actually hanging out with a demonic witch! And he dares to claim he's from the Yuan Tian Holy Sect and the Righteous Path Alliance?"

Tu Shanlu took out a photographic stone and secretly captured the scene of the two kissing passionately.

The scene didn't look like mutual affection; rather, it seemed like Lu An was forced into it.

Because he was about to break through to the next level, the Heavenly Demon Art unconsciously began to operate, and the aura of a demonic cultivator was impossible to conceal.

The little fox demons beside her looked at Tu Shanlu helplessly, completely bewildered.

They kept saying to be careful, to be careful, but they never went up. In the end, they just hid here and took pictures secretly.

This is so out of character for fox spirits!

Being cautious is fine, but being sleazy is not acceptable.

What do we do?

"Grandma, everyone's already out, should we go up?"

"Don't panic, there's still one that hasn't come out yet, we need to be careful! We absolutely cannot make a move rashly!" Tu Shanlu remained very patient.

Well, it's time to be careful again, this is terrible.

Should we run away?

"Run away, Grandma won't come, there's no point in staying."

"Sigh, at this rate, we won't even get a chance to eat meat, let alone drink soup."

"Quiet down, we're taking pictures."

Several little fox spirits were already discussing running away, but Tu Shanlu was still taking photos throughout the whole process.

This guy's name is indeed Lu An. I've heard that he and the vice leader of the Righteous Path Alliance might be a potential Daoist couple. If I send him the photos later, I can extort him a little more.

Lu An, you don't want the vice leader to know about your affairs, do you?

Hey hey hey.

Tu Shanlu began to examine the photos taken by the photo stone, her face full of smirks, a look of smug satisfaction on her face.

Well taken, looks like it can be posted now.

"Great shots! Have you ever considered switching careers to photography?"

"Oh, it's just a small thing, I'm only a little interested."