Chapter 80: Tushi Palace
The purpose of this early Heavenly Court was to get a golden pill that could continue life. So Sun Wukong took Ruan Jiu and flew directly towards the Leaving Hate Heaven Doushi Palace thirty-three days away.
Although Ruan Jiu could fly with the Cloud Imperial Qi, it would be a little difficult to enter the Heavenly Palace.
So Sun Wukong directly let her stand on his somersault cloud. In this way, the speed of the two is also much faster.
It didn't take long for the two of them to come to a quaint and solemn palace. Since the palace is not very large, and there is a white mist all around. At first glance, it looks like you're in a fairyland.
Wait a minute...... Isn't this a wonderland?
Ruan Jiu pressed his excitement and looked around like a curious baby.
"Let's go, let's go see if the old man is not at home!" Sun Wukong said to Ruan Jiu.
Ruan Jiu nodded, and only then did he notice that the stone plaque in front of the palace was engraved with three gilt characters - Tushi Palace!
It seems that this is the usual place of Taishang Laojun. For this immortal-level boss, Ruan Jiu didn't know much. However, it can be seen from some mythological records that Taishang Laojun, who is one of the three Qings, is a very, very powerful character.
Although his strength is not described too much in Journey to the West, since he is one of the three Qings, his strength naturally does not need to be questioned. To say that such a bigwig-level figure was beaten and fell to the ground by Sun Wukong when he made trouble in the sky, Ruan Jiu would not believe it.
However, what is hidden in it is not something that Ruan Jiu has to consider.
I think that Sun Wukong didn't eat less of those golden pills in this Tushi Palace. If you can eat one yourself this time, wouldn't you be able to live forever?
Thinking of this, Ruan Jiu couldn't help but laugh.
"What's wrong?"
Seeing Ruan Jiu smirking behind him, Sun Wukong couldn't help but look back with some curiosity and asked.
"Huh?"
Ruan Jiu was slightly stunned, and then realized his gaffe. So he hurriedly coughed dryly and said, "Senior brother, do you say that Taishang Laojun will give us Jindan?"
Sun Wukong smiled: "Although I am not very familiar with that old man, I also have some friendship. It's not a big deal to ask him for a golden pill. ”
Ruan Jiu secretly rolled his eyes, thinking that only you dare to say this kind of thing. If it were someone else, it would be estimated that Lao Jun would have slapped him a long time ago.
The two of them said as they walked towards the inner sanctum.
I don't know if the fairy child who is responsible for guarding the gate went out to play, and the entire Tushi Palace is quiet, and there is no one in the palace. Even the heavy stone door was ajar, as if it had been specially designed for them to enter.
Walking into the inner sanctum, you are greeted by a fiery red light. The space in the entire hall is very large, and on the most central stone platform, there is a huge furnace statue more than two people high. There are three circular transparent holes around the tripod. A blue-red flame burned inside.
Ruan Jiu was secretly surprised, thinking to himself if this was the alchemy furnace that was kicked down by Sun Wukong in the mortal world?
Although the fire was scorching in the ding, the temperature around it was not very high. In addition to the burning furnace, the entire inner sanctum is surrounded by the same kind of in-line decoration. There will be a groove in the wall every other foot, and a purple gold gourd is mostly placed inside. Thinking about it, these are the pills that Lao Jun usually holds when he alchemizes.
It's just that there are so many gourds, God knows what kind of pill is inside. If you accidentally take the wrong one, wouldn't it be a failure to save people, but a harm to others?
Sun Wukong is obviously aware of this as well. When he was depressed, a boy wearing a golden silk robe suddenly came in outside the door. When the golden boy saw Sun Wukong and a few people, he immediately shouted: "Ah! What kind of monster dares to trespass into the Tushi Palace!"
This sound was extremely loud, Ruan Jiu didn't pay attention, he was really startled.
Sun Wukong saw that the person who came was a child, and he was immediately happy.
"I said, child, what about your master? ”
The golden boy glanced at Sun Wukong up and down, and said coldly: "You monkey spirit, how can my master be inquired about by a monster like you?
Sun Wukong raised his eyebrows, and the next second he appeared directly behind the golden boy. The golden boy didn't expect Sun Wukong's speed to be so fast, and he didn't react at all for a while.
Sun Wukong smiled and grabbed the other party's ear.
"You kid really don't know Taishan, do you know who my grandson is?"
The golden boy was pinched in the ear and grinned in pain. However, he still refused to admit defeat and said: "I don't care who you are! You monster, if you don't let go of me, be careful that I'm not polite to you!"
"Oh, my grandson, I want to see how you're being rude. ”
Seeing that Sun Wukong was not frightened by himself, the golden boy stopped talking nonsense. Reaching out and taking out an object from his waist, he threw it at Sun Wukong.
Sun Wukong reacted quickly, and grabbed the thing with just one hand.
"Oh, my purple gold bell!"
Seeing that his magic weapon was taken away, the golden boy suddenly became anxious.
Sun Wukong ignored him and held the purple bell in his hand.
"What is my Tao, it turned out to be a broken bell!"
"What broken bells? Give it back to me!"
The golden boy was so angry that he stomped his feet, but Sun Wukong deliberately raised the purple golden bell high and didn't let him touch it.
"If you want to go back to this bell, you just have to tell me where the old gentleman has gone. Sun Wukong said to the golden boy.
After listening to Sun Wukong's words, the golden boy lowered his head and muttered for a moment.
This purple golden bell was given to him by the master for self-defense, and now that it has been snatched away, the master will definitely blame himself if he knows about it. Anyway, these two people are looking for the master, so it is better to tell them. At least the purple gold bell can still be saved.
Thinking of this, the golden boy raised his head and said to Sun Wukong: "Master has gone to Lingxiao Hall to see Your Majesty, if you want to find it, go there to find it." ”
"Oh, you're going to see the Jade Emperor?"
Sun Wukong sighed, and his eyes rolled. Then he returned the purple gold bell in his hand to the golden boy.
"In that case, then take your leave. ”
After saying that, he beckoned to Ruan Jiu behind him.
"Let's go, let's go to the Jade Emperor's old man. ”
As soon as Ruan Jiuyi heard that he was going to Lingxiao Palace, he hurriedly nodded excitedly. Now it's okay, not only can you see Taishang Laojun, but you can also see the real Jade Emperor. It's super exciting to think about.
Leaving the Tushi Palace, the two drove all the way. Along the way, Ruan Jiu was speechless because of the heavenly scenery. Above these clouds, there is a magnificent building almost every other distance. These buildings are large and small, suspended or semi-hidden in the clouds.
That kind of visual shock is definitely not something you can feel in a movie.
It didn't take long for the two of them to arrive at the South Heavenly Gate, which was located above the Nine Heavens.
Looking at the huge boulder Xuanmen in front of him, Ruan Jiu couldn't help but gasp.