"Guest officer, please come inside."

When Gu Ming walked into a tavern, he was greeted warmly by a man with a mustache.

"Well, feel free to have some food and drink."

"Okay, guest officer, please wait a moment."

It didn't take long for the guy to bring the food and drinks to the table.

The eating habits here are different from those of Dongtu, mainly meat, mainly beef and mutton, and most of them are not sliced, and the large pieces are pulled by the guests by hand or cut with a knife.

The taste of the wine is also very different, fortunately, Gu Ming doesn't care about this, he doesn't eat to fill his stomach, he just tastes its flavor.

"Everyone should be careful when you have been in Baihuling recently, there have been a lot of deaths recently......"

A big man suddenly spoke.

As soon as these words came out, there was an uproar in the tavern.

"What's going on? Didn't Lady Bones say that people don't offend me, and I don't offend people? ”

"That's right, we also worship livestock in the mountains from time to time, why do you suddenly ......"

"Whoever is brave enough to ask about the situation......"

"It's strange, it stands to reason that it shouldn't be, could it be that someone offended Mrs. White Bone?"

"It's not clear......"

Hearing a group of people talking about it, Gu Ming kept listening intently.

It sounds like the people's evaluation of the white bone spirit is not good, but it is not bad, in short, it is a kind of well water does not interfere with the meaning of river water.

It's just that in recent days, several groups of merchants have suddenly been attacked by the little demon, and more than a dozen people have died.

At this moment, some people suddenly panicked......

That night, Gu Ming stayed in the town for one night, and on the morning of the second day, he found that two groups of merchants and some scattered passers-by had gathered together, and about 30 people had the courage to enter the mountain together.

So, I also mixed into the team to see how it was.

"Hey, this brother, look at your appearance, this outfit looks like you're from the East?"

A bearded man asked curiously at Gu Ming.

"That's right, dude has good eyesight."

"You're walking this far alone?"

"Yes, travel all the way and look around to see the customs."

"Awesome! There are a lot of robbers and beasts along the way, and even demons, brothers have experienced a lot of dangers along the way, right? ”

"Well, there are some, but I'm looking for a caravan to go with me, and I can be regarded as having a companion."

"No wonder ......"

This beard is also a talkative master, chatting with Gu Ming very energetically, and introducing himself that his name is Zalang, a native of Baoxiang Country, and he follows the caravan to do chores or something on weekdays.

Gu Ming deliberately asked about the White Bone Spirit, but Zarang said that it was best not to talk about the White Bone Lady after entering the White Tiger Ridge, otherwise the White Bone Lady would be unhappy.

However, in the end, he whispered that he had seen Lady White Bone with his own eyes, and she was very beautiful.

And as long as people in the past don't violate her rules, she won't hurt anyone......

The reason why someone was killed this time is probably because someone offended Mrs. White Bone.

After entering the mountain, people began to quiet down for a while, and tried to talk as little as possible, and even if they did, they lowered their voices.

This is the rule set by the White Bone Lady, and there is no fight in the White Tiger Ridge.

In fact, these rules are good for business.

If White Tiger Ridge was not guarded by the White Bone Lady, there would inevitably be mountain bandits.

With the White Bone Lady here, how dare the mountain bandits stay here?

It is said that there was a bandit who fled to Baihuling back then, and I don't know if I didn't hear that this was the territory of Mrs. White Bone, or if I heard about it but didn't think so.

As a result, just after the robbery once, and before the second time I started to do it, the White Bone Lady appeared......

There were almost forty bandits in that group, and none of them escaped, and all of them were killed by Lady Bones.

Since then, no bandits have dared to settle in Baihuling.

Therefore, even if Lady Bones was a goblin, the merchants were still somewhat grateful to her.

At least they don't have to worry about being robbed when they cross the mountain, and the big deal is to sacrifice a few cows and sheep every once in a while, and they can be safe......

During the day, there were no demon moths, and the group successfully arrived at the predetermined location.

This is a relatively open riverbed, with water and grass, which is convenient for camping and grazing horses, so passing merchants usually spend the night here.

It was getting dark.

A bonfire was lit on the river beach.

A large group of people sat around, grilling buns, grilling meat, drinking, chatting...... The atmosphere was enthusiastic.

Although the mountains are not safe, especially in recent times, people are even more panicked.

However, as long as there is a fire, everyone's hearts feel steady, and it is also a joy to drink, sing, or dance.

"Brother, I have buns here, give ......"

Zalang generously took out a piece of bun and handed it to Gu Ming.

"Thank you, I picked some wild fruits to eat before, I'm not hungry."

Gu Ming smiled and refused.

He can't get used to eating this thing, the key is why do these people always like to hide the food in their arms?

"Have some drinks, then?"

Zarang enthusiastically handed over the wine bag again.

"I have it here, you can try it."

While speaking, Gu Ming took out a wine gourd and handed it to Zha Lang.

"Huh?" Zalang glanced at Gu Ming suspiciously: "I didn't seem to notice that you were carrying a wine gourd before......"

But it was just a casual remark, and then he took the gourd, pulled the cork and sniffed: "This is Dongtu's wine?" ”

"That's right!"

"Great, I've never tasted Dongtu wine, and I've heard others say it's delicious."

"Then this pot will be given to you, you taste it slowly."

"It's not good, you brought a pot of ...... so far away"

Before Zarang's words were finished, he was shocked to find that Gu Ming had another wine jug in his hand.

"This ...... You...... Can you play tricks? ”

"Hahaha, sort of."

Gu Ming raised his head and took a sip of wine.

The wine gourd in his hand is called a baby, it doesn't seem to be big, but it can hold hundreds of catties of wine.

Just as everyone was in high spirits, singing and dancing, suddenly a strange wind struck......

"Boom ......"

The horses, which were grazing on the night grass, seemed to sense the danger and let out a frightened cry.

The bonfires were also blown into the dance, and sparks flew all over the sky......

"Not good, there is ...... There are youkai ......"

Such a strange situation suddenly made a group of people wake up, and they turned pale with fright, and subconsciously gathered together.

The brave take up arms and are ready to put up desperate resistance.

"Hehe, little ones, it's good again tonight."

At this moment, a strange laugh sounded in the night sky.

Then I saw five or six strange-looking little demons appear in front of everyone.

Some look like toads, some look like lizards, some look like bears, some look like dogs......

"Demon ...... Yokai ......"

A few of the cowardly ones were so frightened that they fainted on the spot.

However, these merchants have been running around for many years, and many of them are bold.

One of them boldly asked, "...... you Are you Lady Bones' men? We have always respected Lady Bones and have given livestock from time to time, you ......"

"Shut up, Lady Bones...... That's right, sooner or later, she will also become the wife of the king of my family.

Madame is kind to you, but my king is different.

Demons are born to eat people, just like you eat cows and sheep......"

As soon as he heard the other party's words, Gu Ming finally understood the reason for the matter.

It turns out that these little monsters are not the white bone spirit's subordinates at all. It sounds like they still have a king, but this king seems to have thoughts about the white bone spirit and wants to be his wife......

From this point of view, the White Bone Spirit is probably not the opponent of that king, otherwise he would not allow the other party to make trouble in her territory and ruin her reputation.

If so...... The plot has already begun to deviate......

It's kind of interesting.

As soon as they heard the little demon say the words of cannibalism, many people were so frightened that they knelt on the ground and begged bitterly.

"Ladies and gentlemen, spare your lives......"

"We didn't offend the kings, and I hope that the kings will raise their noble hands and let us go."

"Don't talk nonsense, you won't be able to run a single one tonight......"

The little demon who looked like a small leader in the lead shouted arrogantly.

"Don't you be afraid to flash your tongue when you say big things?"

At this time, a cold voice suddenly sounded in the crowd.

"Who?"

The little demons drank in unison.

"There's a kind of standing up!"

"Brother, don't ...... Don't be impulsive......"

Zalang could hear it clearly, because he was standing beside Gu Ming, so he quickly pulled Gu Ming's shirt and whispered.

"Okay, it's you!"

One of them, a lizard-like little demon, glanced at Zalang and couldn't help but walk over with murderous anger.

"Fight with them!"

"Yes, Hengjian is also a dead ......"

Finally, someone in the crowd couldn't help but wave their weapons and prepare to make a move.

"Don't be impulsive, everybody."

Gu Ming's figure flashed and flashed out in front of the crowd.

These people are ordinary people, even if they have a little force, what can they do? Not at all a match for these goblins.

"Young man, these goblins eat people and don't spit out bones, you hurry back, let's all fight together, maybe there is still a glimmer of life."

A kind old man couldn't help but persuade.

"It's okay, don't worry!"

Gu Ming smiled, then turned around and said to the group of little demons: "Give you a chance, it's too late to escape now." Otherwise...... I'm afraid it's going to end up in ashes! ”

"You're so daring!"

The lizard demon had a short temper, and as soon as he heard what Gu Ming said, he immediately scolded angrily, and then opened his mouth, and his blood-red tongue swept like a snake......

"Brother, beware!"

Zarang couldn't help but wave his knife and rushed up.

How do you know this time......

"Ah......h

A scream echoed through the night sky.

On the ground, there was a long amputated tongue.

The lizardmonster's mouth was covered in blood, and it was jumping in pain.

"Look for death!"

Gu Ming has always disliked killing when he meets, so he gave these little demons a chance before.

However, these guys are stubbornly seeking death, so you can't blame him for being ruthless......

With Gu Ming's cold drink, a red flame palm shadow suddenly appeared in the void, and a "boom" shot at the lizard monster.

"Boom~"

Another bang.

A scorched pit appeared in the ground.

The lizardmonster was gone, and there was no scum left.

Say that it is in ashes, and it will be in ashes.

"Not good!"

"This guy is tough to deal with......"

"Go back and report to the king......"

Seeing that the situation was not good, a few little demons turned around one by one and wanted to slip away.

It's just, it's late.

To deal with such a little demon, Gu Ming didn't even bother to use his weapon, and directly raised his hand to slash into the void, and an invisible barrier blocked the other party's way.

"Get out of the fire!"

With a shout, a flame flew out.

Rises in the wind.

In an instant, a sea of fire was formed, drowning those little demons......

"Ah......h

"The Immortal Spends His Life......"

This time, it was the turn of a few little demons to beg for mercy.

But it's too late to beg for mercy now. It didn't take long for them to dissipate into the night breeze one by one.

"I didn't expect it...... Didn't expect ......"

Zalang looked stupid, looking at Gu Ming's back and muttering to himself.

"Thank you for saving me!"

"Thank you."

The group came back to their senses and knelt down and kowtowed in thanksgiving.

"You don't have to be polite, pack your things, and set off at night, and I'll escort you out of this section."

"Thank you, thank you."

So, the group hurriedly packed up and set off overnight under the leadership of Gu Ming.

When he walked to the dawn, Gu Ming confirmed that there were no monsters around, so he inquired, and then set off in the direction of the White Bone Cave.

The White Bone Cave is located in a valley in the hinterland of Baihuling.

As soon as Gu Ming appeared, the two female goblins at the door immediately raised their swords and asked, "Who are you?" Why trespass on the Bone Cave? ”

"Please let me know, I want to see Lady Bones."

"Madame is resting, I don't have time to meet guests!"

"Then offend."

Gu Ming lazily explained more, and his figure disappeared without a trace in a flash.

"Huh? What about people? ”

"Gone?"

"No, it looks like I'm in...... Quick, go in and have a look. ”

At this time, Gu Ming had indeed entered the White Bone Cave, and with a slight thought, he locked the breath of the White Bone Essence and followed the trail.

"Who?"

On the stone bed at the bottom of the cave, a skeleton was reclining and resting.

Suddenly, as if he had sensed something, he couldn't help but turn over and ask.

At the same time, she turned into a charming woman.

The pink skeleton is the white bone spirit.

"In Xia Gu Ming, passing through Baihuling, I came to visit Mrs.

Gu Mingliang figured up, and rushed at the white bone essence.

"Madame, Madame......"

"This man broke in out of the blue......"

Two maids hurried in.

"Who are you?"

The white bone spirit did not make a move immediately, but picked up the double sword and asked with a cold face.

Gu Ming smiled and said: "I am not Madame's enemy, but I heard that Baihuling has been a little unpeaceful recently, so I went with some merchants, and the result is ...... But I met a few little demons......"

"Huh? That...... What about those little goblins? ”

"I've been destroyed. Originally, at first, I thought it was Madame's subordinates, but the other party said no, they still have a king. ”

Upon hearing this, the white bone spirit couldn't help frowning, but there was no squeak.

"Madam, at present, the people have some misunderstandings about Madame, many people have died in Baihuling recently, everyone thinks it is the hand of Madame Baigu, doesn't Madame want to explain?"

"What's there to explain? If something happens in Baihuling, of course everyone will blame Mrs. Ben. ”

"Could it be that Madame would rather carry a stigma?"

The white bone spirit raised his eyes and looked at Gu Ming: "Why do you care about this matter?" Looking at your appearance, you should also come from heaven, you immortals, don't you say what you say about subduing demons and eliminating demons every day? Why do you care about such inconsequential matters? ”

"Madame's words are wrong, the so-called demon subjugation and demon elimination also depends on what kind of demon and what kind of demon it is.

If the people passing through Baihuling were not killed by Mrs., they naturally didn't want to embarrass Mrs.

However, I think Madame should know who did it, so why not explain the reason? ”

"Listen to you...... Are you going to help Mrs. Ben? Do you have such a good heart? ”

It seems that the white bone spirit is very guarded.

However, it is understandable that she has no backstage, she has always relied on her own hard work, and she doesn't know how many calamities she has experienced, so it is naturally difficult to trust others.

"I also remembered that it was not easy for my wife to practice, so I made a special trip to lighten it. If Madame insists on going her own way, I am afraid that the thousand years of penance will be ruined......"

"What nonsense?"

The maid standing on the side couldn't help but shout angrily.

"Say it!" The white bone spirit raised his hand, then looked at Gu Ming and said, "I don't know what the Immortal has to say?" ”

"Judging from Madame's personality, no one will be allowed to do anything wrong in Baihuling.

Now these little demons are frequently attacking in Baihuling, but Madame doesn't care about it, I think, maybe they are also powerless......"

The White Bone Spirit didn't speak, and it seemed that he had acquiesced.

"In addition, I heard that Madame is going to take advantage of Tang Seng passing through Baihuling?"

"You ......"

The white bone spirit couldn't help but change his face in shock.

Gu Ming smiled and said: "This matter is not a secret, now, all the demon kings in the world have long heard the news of Tang Seng Xitian's scriptures, and they are all ready to move, and it is not surprising that Madam is tempted."

But have you thought about it, Madame, not to mention whether the rumors are true or not, even if it is true, does Madame think that it can really achieve positive results?

You also know that Tang Seng is the reincarnation of Jin Chanzi, a disciple of Rulai.

He's going to have an accident, do you think you're willing to give up?

It's not just that you won't give up, but Heavenly Court can't spare you either.

Even if you really cultivate to a big rise, what will happen? Where is your hiding place in heaven and on earth?

In addition, Tang Seng was accompanied by three apprentices, the Monkey King, the Monkey King, the marshal of the canopy, Zhu Bajie, and the former curtain general Sha Wujing.

Even if you try to eat Tang Seng, do you think the three of them will let you go?

To put it bluntly, you are a demon in your body, if you do something perverse, how can you really achieve the results of your cultivation? I'm afraid that when the time comes, I will be reincarnated into the bottomless abyss......"

Hearing the words, the white bone spirit was secretly frightened.

That's right, she did plan to capture Tang Seng and eat Tang Seng meat. But after Gu Ming said this, after thinking about it carefully, the consequences were really serious, and it was not something she could afford at all.

What if her cultivation rises sharply? Can you still fight the gods and Buddhas of the heavens?

"Who the hell are you? Why do you want to have Mrs. Ben? ”

"It doesn't matter who I am, the reason why I came to enlighten you is because I think your nature is not bad, but I was affected by the hatred of the year, and there is resentment in my heart that has not dissipated......"

At the mention of the events of the past, the white bone spirit's face changed, a trace of anger surged from the depths of his soul, and his eyes became a little blood-red.

"Madame, some things have already passed, and they are gone, and you have to look to the future.

If you have been clinging to the past, then even if you eat Tang monk meat, even if the heavenly gods and Buddhas don't trouble you, you will not be able to truly achieve positive results.

Because, your demons will always affect you and even control you......"

With these words, Gu Ming performed an export chapter, which had a great impact on the White Bone Essence.

After a deep groan, the white bone spirit finally turned pale, and asked with an open look: "That...... So what should I do? ”

"Abandon evil thoughts!"

Gu Ming only said four words.

"But ......" Bai Gujing frowned, and then sighed: "But right now, this guy from Baihuling who calls himself the Tiger King has come to this Baihuling, not only wants to occupy Baihuling, but even wants to ...... Occupy Mrs. Ben.

I've fought him twice, but I've been defeated.

The guy said that he came to Baihuling to catch Tang Seng.

When the time comes, you will share Tang monk's meat ...... with me."

"So, you agreed?"

The white bone spirit said excitedly, "How could I agree to him?" Even if I can't eat Tang monk's meat, I will never marry that guy.

It's just that...... It's just that that guy is strong, and he can't get rid of it, so I really can't do it. ”

Gu Ming smiled and said, "No, there is a way." ”

"What's the method?" The white bone spirit frowned.

"You pretend to cooperate with it, calculate the itinerary, Tang Seng and his apprentices estimate that it will arrive in a few days. Then you'll have a chance to fight back......"

Hearing what Gu Ming said, Bai Gujing couldn't help frowning and said, "But, I heard that Sun Wukong has a short temper, what if he deals with me indiscriminately?" ”

"Don't worry, I'll arrange this to ensure that he won't do anything to you."

The white bone spirit's face changed, and he finally gritted his teeth and said, "Okay, then I will believe in the immortal once." ”

"Well, that's good. These days, you're pretending to be cooperating with each other. However, you have to persuade the other party not to cause more trouble, and not to attack the people in the next few days. ”

"Well, okay!"

The Bone Spirit nodded.

"Then first, I'll go to Tang Seng and apprentice. As long as you get rid of that tiger demon at that time, you can be regarded as accumulating a merit, which will be of great benefit to your future cultivation.

Moreover, Sun Wukong's master and apprentice can be regarded as having some friendship with you when they arrive, and if something happens in the future, maybe they can help a little. ”

"Great, thank you for your advice."

The White Bone Spirit was pleasantly surprised, and stood up and bowed.

What she lacks most is the backstage, if she can make friends with Tang Seng and his apprentices, wouldn't it be considered a backstage?

If someone bullies her in the future, she can also tear down the banner......

So, Gu Ming left Baihuling and went to find Tang Seng and his apprentices.

As soon as he left, the White Bone Spirit also sent someone to summon the guy who called himself the Tiger King to the White Bone Cave.

"Hahaha, has the beauty finally figured it out?"

Hearing the report, the Tiger King laughed heartily, even if he was going to the White Bone Cave.

"King, beware of that white bone spirit."

One of his subordinates couldn't help but step forward.

The Tiger King grinned and said, "Even if there is fraud? Just by her, and those little demons under her, can I get this king? ”

"Yes, yes, the king is wise and martial, of course that girl is not an opponent. However, the king is still careful. ”

"Alright, this king knows."

The Tiger King waved his hand and immediately led a few of his men to the White Bone Cave.

"Beauty, this king is here."

When he arrived at the White Bone Cave, the tiger demon shouted loudly.

For the sake of the big plan, the white bone spirit could only force a smile to greet him......

"What? Beauty, this has been figured out? Promised the king? ”

The white bone spirit replied: "King, let's talk about the matter of marriage, at present, Mrs. Ben is most interested in Tang monk meat."

According to the news from the small ones, the Tang monks and apprentices will arrive at Baihuling in about a few days. ”

"Hahaha, great, I can finally eat the legendary Tang monk meat."

The Tiger King was very excited.

"But the king, although Tang Seng is a mortal, his three apprentices are amazing, especially the great apprentice Sun Wukong, who was the Monkey King canonized by the Jade Emperor back then, and the 100,000 heavenly soldiers and generals couldn't take him.

Therefore, Mrs. Ben thought about it, and for the sake of safety, she still asked the king to come and discuss. ”

"What are you afraid of them doing? Others are afraid of the monkey, but this king is not afraid. ”

"Your Majesty, this matter should not be missed, it is better to be careful. In order not to cause trouble, you must restrain your men so that they do not harass the people anymore.

Otherwise, if the Tang monk was timid for a while, it was not impossible to make a detour for hundreds of miles without walking to Baihuling. ”

As soon as he heard this, the tiger demon couldn't help but nodded: "Well, what the beauty said is reasonable, after going back, this king ordered his subordinates not to take action against those ordinary people again." ”

"Besides, we need to come up with a proper plan......

On the other side, Gu Ming flew for less than an hour before he saw the Tang monk and apprentice walking slowly.

Gu Ming pressed the cloud head and fell to the ground.

"Immortal ......"

The four masters and apprentices had long been accustomed to Gu Ming's elusiveness, and as soon as they saw him appear, they all stepped forward to greet him.

After a few words of greeting, Gu Ming began to talk about the white bone spirit.

"Speaking of which, she is also a poor person. Back then, when he was in the midst of the moon, he and his fiancé passed through Baihuling together, but unfortunately encountered a group of mountain bandits.

When those mountain bandits saw that she was beautiful, they actually beat her fiancé to death in front of her, and then ......

In the end, she was tortured to death......

Those mountain bandits saw that she was out of breath and let her corpse go into the wilderness.

Exposed to wind and rain, she finally turned into a dry skeleton. However, a resentment has accumulated in the body for many years.

In addition, the place where she lay was a place full of spiritual energy, and after a long time, she was reborn into spiritual wisdom, and then became a spiritual ......

At first, she was very weak, so she could only secretly hide in the cave to cultivate.

Later, after cultivating successfully, he slowly opened up the cave mansion and recruited some subordinates who called themselves Mrs. White Bones......

According to my personal investigation, she is quite kind to the people and never takes the initiative to cause harm.

But he showed no mercy to the bandits passing through Baihuling, and he didn't leave a single ...... alive."

"Amitabha~"

Hearing this, Tang Seng couldn't help reciting a Buddha name.

Zhu Bajie has always been pitiful and cherished, and couldn't help but say indignantly: "It's good to kill, and if you are an old pig, you will never let go of those mountain bandits, one will kill one." ”

"Bajie!"

Tang Seng glared at him dissatisfied.

"Master, are there still few people who are harmed by those mountain bandits? Why can't you kill?

Don't say anything about the rules and precepts, and don't kill at every turn.

If killing one person can save a hundred, is that evil or good? ”

Zhu Bajie and Gu Ming communicated many times, and they became able to speak well, and they would give some examples that made Tang Seng difficult to refute.

Killing and saving people are incompatible, but there is also a subtle connection.

The key is to see who is killed and who is saved.

As Zhu Bajie just said, if you kill an evil person and save hundreds of innocent lives, this kind of killing is good and virtuous.

"However, this white bone spirit has not achieved results after all, so when I heard that Elder Tang was passing by Baihu Ridge, I couldn't help but think crookedly......

"She dares!"

Sun Wukong immediately glared and shouted.

"Don't worry, I've already enlightened her, and she's realized her mistake.

The current situation is like this, there is another tiger demon in Baihuling, and it is also for Elder Tang......

This demon not only wants to catch Elder Tang, but also forces the White Bone Spirit to marry him......"

"Where's this demon? Watch the old pig kill it with palladium! ”

Zhu Bajie suddenly became energetic.

"Don't worry, I've already discussed with the White Bone Spirit, she will pretend to cooperate with the Tiger Demon, so as to persuade the Tiger Demon not to harm innocent people anymore.

When the time comes, when we arrive at Baihuling, she will secretly cooperate......

So, don't do anything to her when the time comes. Even if you do it, it's just for show, and you have to find an opportunity to annihilate the tiger demon in one fell swoop. ”

"Well, since the immortal said so, then follow the immortal's words."

Sun Wukong nodded.

"When the time comes, you must count the old pig as a share, since the white bone spirit is so pitiful, the old pig must administer justice for her!"

Zhu Bajie looked compassionate.

Sha Seng has always spoken little, and glanced at the master.

Tang Seng sighed and said: "When the time comes, the poor monk will recite the scriptures to see if he can resolve the resentment in his heart for the white bone spirit......"

……