Journey to the West: Man in heaven, working nine to five

#2027 - Go to Hutoushan

Chu Hao pondered for a moment, then spoke to Tang Sanzang and his disciples.

"I need to return to the Heavenly Court. Handle the matters here cautiously yourselves."

Although they didn't know why Chu Hao wanted to return to the Heavenly Court, Tang Sanzang and his disciples were confident that they could handle the current situation.

"Immortal Chu Hao, just go ahead and take care of your business."

"Brother, I, Old Sun, am here! You can rest assured!"

"Don't worry, boss. Go early and come back early."

After bidding farewell to Tang Sanzang and his disciples, Chu Hao's figure flashed, transforming into a rainbow and heading towards the Heavenly Court.

Now that he had taught the Jade Flower King and his three princes a lesson, the situation in Jade Flower Prefecture was entirely under the control of Tang Sanzang and his disciples.

"If the venerable monks need anything, just ask!"

The Jade Flower King had learned his lesson and acted like a filial grandson in front of Tang Sanzang and his disciples.

"Quickly prepare a sumptuous meal. After we've eaten our fill, we'll go to Tiger Head Mountain to capture the demons."

Zhu Bajie patted his belly as he spoke to the Jade Flower King.

"I'll go prepare it immediately!"

The Jade Flower King immediately went to personally supervise the preparation of the banquet for Tang Sanzang and his disciples.

After a short while, the banquet was ready. Tang Sanzang and his disciples naturally didn't stand on ceremony. Facing a table full of delicious food, the four of them devoured it with gusto.

After eating their fill and resting for a while, Tang Sanzang asked the Jade Flower King for the detailed route to Tiger Head Mountain and prepared to set off.

Tang Sanzang and his disciples came out of the palace and saw a crowd of people waiting in front of the palace gate.

Tang Sanzang and his disciples had broken the formation, stormed into the city, beaten up the three princes, and taught the Jade Flower King a lesson. Naturally, the commotion they caused was considerable.

How could the people of Jade Flower Prefecture not have heard of such explosive news?

Moreover, the Jade Flower King was carrying out Buddhist affairs and tyrannical control in Jade Flower Prefecture, so the people's hatred for the Jade Flower King was imaginable.

It was only because the Jade Flower King held great power and had an army in his hands that they usually only dared to be angry but not speak out.

Hearing that Tang Sanzang and his disciples had beaten up the three rogue princes and almost deposed the Jade Flower King, the entire city celebrated with firecrackers, filled with gratitude for Tang Sanzang and his disciples.

In addition, Tang Sanzang had ordered the Jade Flower King to distribute the palace's wealth to the poor and smash the temples and Buddha statues, all of which were beneficial to the people.

"Thank you, Great Tang monks, for bringing us blessings."

"The four venerable monks have vented our anger for the people of Jade Flower Prefecture."

"Please accept our bows, four venerable monks!"

Seeing their actions and how grateful the people were, Tang Sanzang and his disciples were naturally very happy.

From the people's attitude, they could also see that even in this base of operations in Tianzhu, the actions of the Western Heaven were extremely unpopular.

Tang Sanzang and his disciples left Jade Flower Prefecture, and all along the way, the people knelt down to thank them.

"According to what the Jade Flower King said, Tiger Head Mountain is two hundred li south of Jade Flower Prefecture."

After leaving the city, Tang Sanzang and his disciples headed south.

This time, their speed was much faster compared to their usual journey to the west. The distance of two hundred li only took them less than a day.

Although Tiger Head Mountain was not as vast as Lion Camel Ridge, it was still a large mountain range with an extremely complex internal situation.

"Wukong, you can summon the local Earth Deity and ask him for the specific location of the demon's cave, so we don't have to search so hard."

Tang Sanzang looked at the area of Tiger Head Mountain and suggested to Sun Wukong.

"Master, please wait a moment."

Sun Wukong nodded and summoned the Golden Cudgel.

After the Golden Cudgel appeared, it grew in the wind and slammed into the ground.

Amidst a shaking earth, a short old man with white eyebrows and white hair emerged from the ground.

"The Earth Deity of Tiger Head Mountain greets the Great Sage."

After appearing, the Earth Deity bowed to Sun Wukong.

"Earth Deity, I'm here to ask you, are there any demons on this Tiger Head Mountain?"

Sun Wukong asked the Earth Deity.

"There is a powerful demon living in the Nine Twisting Labyrinth Cave in the mountains."

The Earth Deity replied.

"What is the origin of that demon?"

Sun Wukong continued to ask.

"This demon's origin, this little god really doesn't know. This demon calls himself Nine Spirits Primordial Sage, and he is truly powerful and possesses extraordinary magic. Great Sage, if you want to deal with this demon, you must be extremely careful."

The Earth Deity answered Sun Wukong truthfully and reminded him.

"Even if he is a Heavenly Immortal descended to earth or a Buddha reincarnated, what do I, Old Sun, have to fear?"

Sun Wukong naturally wasn't afraid of any demons and waved his hand to signal the Earth Deity to retreat.

"Wukong, it seems that the demon does have some tricks up his sleeve. We must also be careful."

Tang Sanzang was more cautious than Sun Wukong. What the Jade Flower King said was not to be trusted, but the Earth Deity would not lie to them.

"Master, are you perhaps afraid?"

Zhu Bajie teased Tang Sanzang from the side.

"Don't talk nonsense. How could this master be afraid of any demons? You all step aside and let this master go first."

As he spoke, Tang Sanzang directly rode his horse forward, heading into Tiger Head Mountain.

According to the road described by the Earth Deity, they quickly found the location of the Nine Twisting Labyrinth Cave.

Arriving in front of the Nine Twisting Labyrinth Cave and looking at the large cave dwelling in front of them, Zhu Bajie opened his mouth with some envy.

"This demon is quite particular about appearances, actually making his cave dwelling so grand and luxurious."

What Zhu Bajie said was true. They had seen many demon caves along the way, strange and varied in style.

However, this Nine Twisting Labyrinth Cave was the largest and most luxurious demon cave they had ever seen. The cave dwelling was very spacious, and the two cave doors alone were four or five meters high and seven or eight meters wide.

Moreover, the cave doors were made of jade, inlaid with gold edges and gemstones, making them look shiny and bright.

"The demons here often plunder Jade Flower Prefecture, so they are naturally very wealthy."

Sha Seng couldn't help but say, looking at the cave dwelling.

"In my opinion, this demon must have seen the world, unlike those earthy demons in the wilderness."

Sun Wukong speculated.

"Disciples, stop chattering. Which of you will go forward to challenge him?"

Seeing Sun Wukong and the others gossiping about the demon's cave dwelling, Tang Sanzang urged them.

"I, Old Sun, will go challenge him first!"

As he spoke, Sun Wukong wanted to step forward.

"Brother Monkey, with your great reputation, wouldn't it be beneath your dignity to go challenge him? Let me, Old Pig, lead the charge."

Zhu Bajie stopped Sun Wukong and said to him.

"Alright!"

Sun Wukong nodded and let Zhu Bajie step forward.

Zhu Bajie walked to the front of the cave dwelling and shouted at the top of his lungs.

"Demon, why don't you come out quickly? Your grandpa Tianpeng is here! Come out and die!"

As he spoke, Zhu Bajie swung his Nine-Toothed Rake and slammed it against the gold-inlaid jade cave door.

The cave door was quite sturdy and was not smashed open, but only cracked in a few places, and many gemstones fell from it.

"Demon, come out, or your Grandpa Pig will break into your bird's nest."