Chapter Twenty-Six: The Dragon's ......
"Ouch~"
The red boy wailed as if he had fallen in pain.
The four masters and apprentices cooperated tacitly, and finally Zhu Bajie carried this guy on his back and walked in the direction pointed out by the red boy.
After walking a short distance, a group of demons suddenly rushed out......
"It's not good, protect Master!"
Sun Wukong immediately shouted and rushed forward.
Sha Seng also rushed forward, leaving Zhu Bajie alone to guard Tang Seng.
At this time, the red boy finally stopped pretending, kicked Zhu Bajie away, and then grabbed Tang Seng and flew away......
"Senior brother, Master has been captured by monsters again."
Zhu Bajie yelled as usual.
"Bah, where are the monsters escaping!"
Sun Wukong also took off into the air and chased after him.
However, he deliberately took a slow step and let the red boy capture the master back to the cave.
"Little ones, take good care of this monk, and I'll teach that monkey a lesson......"
Red Boy actually knows the relationship between Sun Wukong and his father, but he doesn't even buy his father, let alone his father's sworn brother.
As soon as he got out of the cave, the red boy fought with Sun Wukong.
In terms of strength, Red Boy's strength is indeed good, but how can it be compared with Sun Wukong.
Speaking of which, this guy is too conceited.
Sun Wukong also made this guy suffer a little, although he didn't kill him, but he also focused on hitting the sore spots......
The beating made the red boy unbearable, so he could only flee back to the cave.
"Children, prepare the five-line car ......"
This guy's specialty is the true fire of Samadhi, and he is naturally going to attack with fire.
Sun Wukong pretended to be invincible, turned around and left......
Actually, I took this opportunity to find Guanyin Bodhisattva.
The red boy was triumphant, and returned to the cave to order the little demons to boil water in a pot and prepare to cook Tang monk's meat.
And at this time, Tang Seng wants to say that he is not afraid at all, it is false......
Fortunately, there is a little demon who comes over from time to time to take a circle, and whispers a few words of persuasion when people are not paying attention.
This little demon is Gu Ming, who has never appeared.
After all, he came up with the idea, and let Red Boy deliberately capture Tang Seng. Then, he naturally wants to protect Tang Seng's thoughtfulness.
So he turned into a little demon and went into the cave to take care of Tang Seng.
If the plan changes, he can only forcibly take Tang Seng away.
Fortunately, everything went well......
As soon as the pot was put on the shelf, a little demon hurriedly ran into the cave.
"Report, report, the king is here."
The big king that the little demon said was referring to the Bull Demon King.
"Oh?"
The red boy was stunned, so soon did his father get the news?
When I got out of the cave, I saw that the Bull Demon King had arrived.
However, this Bull Demon King is fake, but it is a change from Zhu Bajie.
This is called a two-pronged approach, whether the red boy believes it or not, in short, there is Gu Ming in the cave, at least it will take a little time, and wait for Sun Wukong to bring rescuers.
"Hahaha, smash, my father heard that you caught Tang Seng?"
The red boy frowned: "Father is well-informed, and the child has just been caught not long ago......"
"Well, by the way, isn't that Monkey King quite powerful? How did you defeat him? ”
At the mention of this, the red boy couldn't help but feel energetic, and bragged about it at the moment......
Zhu Bajie was also happy to do this, and deliberately made a look of disbelief, and insisted on letting the red boy tell him the details.
When the red boy was about to speak, he pretended to say that he had sent someone to inform his wife to come over with him, and the family of three would enjoy Tang monk meat together.
However, this red boy has always been cunning and always a little suspicious, so he deliberately asked about his birthday.
Fortunately, Gu Ming was prepared for this point and had already told Zhu Bajie. Now, it somewhat dispelled the doubts of the red boy.
Since my mother is also coming, let's wait and see.
At this time, the mother did not come, but the Bodhisattva came.
"My lord, no...... Oh no...... The monkey is back......"
As soon as he heard the report from his subordinates, the red boy immediately picked up the spear and shouted: "Little ones, fight!" ”
"Go, help you for your father!"
Zhu Bajie also walked out of the cave with him.
After walking out of the Huoyun Cave, the red boy didn't see Sun Wukong, but saw Guanyin sitting in mid-air.
"Red boy, this seat is here, don't you want to be caught?"
"Hmph, others are afraid of you, but I'm not afraid!"
I have to say that this red boy is really crazy, and he actually raised the fire tip gun and rushed into the air......
Guanyin suddenly disappeared without a trace.
However, the lotus platform she was sitting on was still suspended in the middle.
"Hahaha, Guanyin is nothing more than that!"
At this moment, the red boy couldn't help but laugh proudly, and flew to the lotus platform and sat down.
"This lotus platform will be mine from now on."
How did this kid know that this was a mechanism deliberately set up by Guanyin?
This is not a lotus platform at all, but thirty-six Tiangang knives.
As soon as you sit down, you will end up with three knives and six holes...... Of course, Red Boy is not a mortal and cannot die so easily.
But in doing so, his strength was limited, and he was sweating profusely.
Now, this kid finally knew that he was afraid, and shouted for help at the "Bull Demon King" below: "Daddy, save the child......"
Zhu Bajie laughed, turned around and changed back to the original state: "Son, call Daddy again to listen." ”
"Poof~"
The red boy was so angry that he vomited blood.
Sun Wukong also smiled and walked out with a smile......
"Red Boy, are you guilty?"
Guanyin's figure reappeared.
Although the red boy was unconvinced, he also knew that he could not be an opponent at all, so he had to say forgiveness repeatedly.
At this time, as soon as Guanyin raised his hand, a golden shadow flew out and put it on the red child's head.
If this kid dares to be disobedient again, then recite the mantra......
So far, it can be regarded as a catastrophe on the way to learn the scriptures.
However, this time they did not offend the Bull Demon King and the Iron Fan Princess, and the couple had to thank Gu Ming and Sun Wukong.
Because they are now reconciled.
Under the persuasion of the Bull Demon King, the princess lowered her posture and followed the Bull Demon King to Cuiyun Cave to meet the princess of the iron fan.
The second daughter talked openly and honestly about her heart......
After that, Princess Iron Fan also went to Moyun Cave for a return visit.
Now, the Bull Demon King finally doesn't have to be angry on both sides.
In addition, although the red boy suffered a big loss this time, with Guanyin helping to discipline him, it can be regarded as a piece of heart disease in the hearts of the husband and wife.
……
On this day.
The group came to the Blackwater River.
I walked along the river for a long time, but I didn't find a bridge.
Fortunately, at this time, a middle-aged man rocked the boat down the river......
"Boatman, boatman ......"
Zhu Bajie shouted loudly.
The man rocked the boat to the shore and said with a smile: "You guys are going to cross the river?" ”
"Yes, please make it easier for the boatman."
"It's okay, everyone, please get on board."
The man was also enthusiastic, and asked Tang Seng and his entourage to take people on the boat.
As a result, when the boat reached the center of the river, it suddenly sank into the water......
Sun Wukong jumped up and shouted at the same time: "Bajie, Sha Monk, protect Master." ”
At this time, Gu Ming was also on the boat.
Because not far from the Heishui River, it is Che Chi Guo, so he naturally wants to go to Che Chi Guo to spread the Confucian way.
This boatman is actually a dragon, the nephew of the Dragon King of the West Sea.
Hearing that Tang Seng went to the West to learn scriptures, he inevitably moved his mind and wanted to take advantage of this rare opportunity to seize Tang Seng......
If he was on the shore, he would not have a chance to succeed at all, after all, his strength was not very good.
But his body is a dragon, and when he gets to the water, he is confident that he has the strength to fight, so he tricked Tang Seng and his party into the boat, and then took advantage of the chaos to kidnap Tang Seng.
It's a pity that his wishful thinking is right.
But he ignored that there was also a master on the boat who could also play in the water.
Gu Ming has now eaten peaches, ginseng fruits, and Taishang Laojun's elixir, plus his prestige has reached a peak in Datang.
Including some places in Xiniu Hezhou, they also began to integrate Confucian concepts.
Therefore, Gu Ming's current strength has surpassed the level of the Great Yi Golden Immortal, and he is probably not far from the Great Luo Golden Immortal.
In addition, he has the ability to control the five elements of the elements, so even in the water, his strength will not be affected at all.
Seeing that the dragon was grabbing Tang Seng and wanted to escape, Gu Ming's mind moved, and a huge wave rose into the sky, lifting the dragon and Tang Seng into the air together.
Sun Wukong stood in the sky, and when he saw that the master was thrown up by the waves, he immediately flashed and took the master to retreat to the shore.
The dragon didn't expect that he would suffer a secret loss in the water, and he couldn't help but be furious, turning into his original form and rushing towards Gu Ming viciously.
As a result, as soon as Gu Ming raised his hand, a hundred-meter-long water dragon immediately gushed out of the water and stopped him.
"Awesome!"
Zhu Bajie swam ashore, and when he saw Gu Ming standing on the surface of the water fighting with the dragon, he couldn't help but sigh.
And at this time, the dragon was about to go crazy.
What he is best at is water attack, but he didn't expect the other party to fight him with water, isn't this the face of a dragon?
In a fit of rage, he made waves with all his might, causing the river to continue to surge......
Seeing that the river was about to overflow ashore, Gu Ming couldn't help frowning, and he didn't bother to play with this guy anymore.
At that moment, his thoughts moved, and he shouted with his fingers and sword: "The sword is coming!" ”
In mid-air, a huge sword shadow appeared out of thin air.
"Slash!"
With Gu Ming's loud shout, the sword shadow fell from the sky, and the dragon was not allowed to avoid it at all, and a huge wound was cut open with a sword, and dragon scales and dragon blood splashed in all directions......
At this time, the dragon finally frightened and jumped into the water to escape.
If you don't escape, the next sword will probably be to cut off the dragon's head.
In fact, this sword can be regarded as Gu Ming's hand, if he is determined to take the life of this dragon, this sword can be cut into two pieces just now.
It's just that the two sides don't have a deep hatred, so let this guy suffer a little and retreat in the face of difficulties.
"Amitabha~"
Seeing that the evil dragon receded and the river ebbed, Tang Seng breathed a sigh of relief and recited a Buddha name.
This time, it can be regarded as surviving a catastrophe......
Unconsciously, the master and apprentice came to Che Chi Country.
As soon as they entered the border of Chechi, there were officers and soldiers who stopped Tang Seng and others, and at the same time, several small Taoist priests also followed.
One of the little Taoist priests looked arrogant and asked, "Where did you wait from?" ”
"Amitabha Buddha, the poor monk Xuanzang, came from the Tang Dynasty in the East and went to the West Heaven to worship the Buddha and seek scriptures......"
"Don't talk nonsense with them, take it first."
"Yes!"
A group of officers and soldiers seemed to listen to these little Taoist priests very much, and they should even step forward to take people.
"Wait!"
Gu Ming was afraid that Sun Wukong would be angry, and he didn't know the severity of his attack, so he stepped forward and asked, "Why are you taking people?" ”
"This is the king's order......"
In fact, Gu Ming certainly knew that the situation in Che Chi Country was similar to that in Wuji Country, which was caused by drought and rain.
A few years ago, the country of Chechi was hit by a severe drought, and the monks prayed for rain, but to no avail.
After that, three Taoist priests suddenly descended from the sky, calling themselves Huli Daxian, Luli Daxian, and Yangli Daxian, and said that they could ask for rain for Che Chi Guo.
The king was overjoyed, and hurriedly welcomed the three immortal elders into the palace and set up the altar according to their instructions.
After that, these three guys who called themselves immortals really begged for rain and solved the drought in Che Chi Country.
From then on, the king revered the Three Immortals as the national teacher, and at the same time resented that the monks who were worshiped on weekdays did not play a role, so he issued an order to make all the monks in Chechi Kingdom perform hard labor.
And they painted portraits one by one, and they were not allowed to leave Chechiguo.
Since then, the monks of Che Chiguo can be said to be in dire straits, and the status of Taoist disciples has soared, which has also made some Taoist disciples develop a bad problem of arrogance.
"Can you show me the king's order?"
Gu Ming asked coldly.
"You ......"
The little Taoist priest was about to get angry, and another accomplice couldn't help but step forward and whispered: "Okay, they are not monks from Che Chi Kingdom, they are just passing by, there is no need to cause more trouble."
And I heard that this Tang Dynasty monk was very famous, and he was called a holy monk......"
Indeed, the four masters and apprentices have left a lot of legends among the folk along the way.
First, Datang is now getting stronger and stronger, and its reputation is spreading farther and farther. And the Tang monks and apprentices subdued demons and eliminated demons along the way, and naturally spread their reputation.
There is also the Tang monk along the way, helping many temples to compile scriptures, to the people to preach Zen, so many people as a holy monk, its reputation has almost spread throughout the entire Xiniu Hezhou.
Of course, this is naturally indispensable to the merits of many great gods.
From time to time, they will change into the appearance of ordinary people, and spread the story of Tang monks and apprentices learning scriptures from the West......
Of course, Gu Ming's reputation is also slowly spreading, but without the help of those great gods, the scope is relatively small.
However, as this journey to the west, the seeds will be planted, and sooner or later they will take root and sprout.
A few little Taoist priests muttered for a while, and finally waved their hands to let them go.
Continuing to move forward, Tang Seng saw the monks who were doing coolies from time to time, and couldn't help frowning.
It seems that the situation of the monks in Chechi Country is even more difficult than that in Wuji Country, and it can be seen that many monks are doing coolies along the way, and they have to be whipped a few times from time to time.
Tang Seng couldn't see it, and wanted to step forward to dissuade him, but Zhu Bajie grabbed him and said, "Master, is it possible that you also want to be arrested to do coolies?" ”
"However, as the teacher watched them suffer, he couldn't pretend not to see it, right?"
At this time, Gu Ming stepped forward and persuaded: "Elder Tang, if you want to step forward to dissuade you, then there will inevitably be a conflict between the two sides."
When the time comes, a few lives will be lost......"
"This ......"
"If there is a real death, then the situation of these monks will be even more difficult. At that time, your kindness hurt them. ”
"So, what should I do?"
"This matter is an order from the king, so we have to solve the root cause."
Tang Seng sighed: "Well, when the time comes, the poor monk will enter the palace to reason with the king......"
In the afternoon, passing through a village, the group went to spend the night.
As soon as he entered the village, Gu Ming felt that the atmosphere in the village was a little strange.
When the four masters and apprentices entered the village, the villagers poured out, but as far as the eye could see, almost all of them were old people, children, and women......
Almost none of the men in their prime were missing.
Tang Seng found a slightly larger courtyard and said to the old man outside the courtyard: "Old man, we have come from afar, passing through here, and want to spend the night here, and please make it convenient for the old man." ”
The old man frowned and sighed, "It's nothing to spend the night, I'm just afraid...... I'm afraid someone will take you away......"
"Huh? Could this elder be the legendary holy monk Tang Sanzang, who came from the Eastern Tang Dynasty and went to the Western Heaven to learn scriptures? ”
A woman in the courtyard walked out, looked at Tang Seng and asked.
"Amitabha Buddha is a poor monk."
As soon as he heard this, the old man's eyes lit up, and he hurriedly saluted: "It turned out to be a Tang Dynasty holy monk, hurry, please come in." ”
After entering the courtyard and sitting down, the old man instructed his wife and daughter-in-law to prepare a meal.
Tang Seng was puzzled, so he couldn't help but ask about Che Chiguo's situation......