Chapter 82: Sun Wukong’s Deception
The Yellow Robe Monster, riding a black wind, arrived at the royal capital of Baoxiang, finding a secluded, dense forest where he descended to the ground.
As he emerged from the forest, he had already transformed into a remarkable man.
He was seen with a majestic physique, a handsome face, refined manners, and a jade-like elegance.
He wore a magpie-tail crown and a brocade white robe, truly a fine man of the world, a beloved son-in-law that everyone would adore.
Carrying Bai Hua Xiu’s token, the Yellow Robe Monster, after being announced by the palace guards, now stood before the King of Baoxiang.
The King of Baoxiang had previously heard from his soldiers that a man with the princess’s token, claiming to be her husband, had arrived.
Now, seeing his appearance like Pan An, and his elegant demeanor, he immediately took a liking to him.
He asked, “Where is the princess now, and how did you become her husband?”
The Yellow Robe Monster replied, “Thirteen years ago, when the princess was traveling, she was attacked by a demon, and I, your son-in-law, was fortunate enough to pass by and save her.
Since then, the princess and I have become close, and our hearts aligned, becoming husband and wife.”
The King of Baoxiang said, “So that’s how it is. But I heard from this Tang Elder that the princess was captured by a demon and imprisoned in a cave for thirteen years.”
The Yellow Robe Monster pointed at Tang Sanzang beside the King of Baoxiang, “Father-in-law, is this demon the one who slandered me to you?
Thirteen years ago, he was the one who tried to humiliate the princess. I didn’t expect that today he would transform into a human form again to deceive you, Father-in-law. Watch me reveal his true form.”
Saying this, the Yellow Robe Monster recited a magic incantation, turning Tang Sanzang into a lion lying on the ground, with the brocade robe still draped over him.
“This…this…this…”
The old king was so frightened by the scene before him that he retreated repeatedly. Recalling that Tang Elder’s disciples also had frightening appearances, he felt that Tang Sanzang was a demon and that he had been deceived before.
“Lock up this demon lion for me.”
At the King of Baoxiang’s command, the soldiers fearfully locked up the lion and put it into a cage.
Outside the cage, a small fly buzzed, which was naturally Wukong in disguise.
Wukong came to Tang Sanzang’s ear, “Master, you have suffered, but that demon has a True Buddha Relic in his body. I must trick that relic out before fighting him. Please bear with some hardship, Master.”
Tang Sanzang whispered, “It’s alright, Wukong. If we can truly capture that demon, what does it matter if I suffer a little?”
On the other side, the King of Baoxiang truly liked this handsome son-in-law, so he quickly ordered a feast to entertain him.
The two sons-in-law enjoyed the wine and conversation.
Midway, the King of Baoxiang went to relieve himself, but bumped into Wukong.
“Ah…demon…”
Just as the King of Baoxiang was about to shout, Wukong cast a spell of immobility, and the King of Baoxiang was instantly frozen. He was so frightened that he broke out in a cold sweat, thinking that he was about to be eaten by this demon.
Wukong smiled and said, “You old fool, you actually called a True Buddha a demon and thought a demon was your son-in-law. Once I trick the demon out of his magic item, I will let you see the demon’s true form.”
At this moment, Wukong transformed into the appearance of Bai Hua Xiu.
The King of Baoxiang was initially delighted to see his daughter’s appearance, but after calming down, he knew that it was the monkey in disguise and paid it no mind.
And just at this moment, just as Wukong was preparing to use Bai Hua Xiu’s appearance to deceive the Yellow Robe Monster.
A fair-skinned and beautiful palace maid was pouring wine for the Yellow Robe Monster. The palace maid was so charming, with a small, white arm so fair, that it looked so appetizing in the eyes of the Yellow Robe Monster.
Just as the Yellow Robe Monster had drunk a few cups of wine and was feeling confused, he revealed his true form and swallowed the palace maid in one gulp.
The other palace maids scattered and fled in all directions.
The King of Baoxiang, seeing this scene, was utterly terrified. He finally understood that he had mistaken a good person for a demon. This son-in-law who had arrived out of nowhere was the real demon.
“In the end, I was still a step too slow, letting this demon eat someone.”
Wukong shook his head and sighed, then walked into the banquet with a charming gait.
After eating someone, the Yellow Robe Monster felt that things had gone terribly wrong. He had come to recognize his father-in-law, but now he had revealed his true form and eaten a palace maid. It seemed that there was no way to salvage the situation.
The demon was about to ride the wind and sand to leave.
But at this moment, he saw Bai Hua Xiu walking towards him gracefully.
“You…how are you here?”
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The Yellow Robe Monster was shocked. He had come to recognize his father-in-law without telling Bai Hua Xiu, fearing that she would not cooperate with him.
Wukong said, “Great King, you underestimate me too much. When the Great King came to recognize his relatives, you didn’t bring me along. Wouldn’t it be nice for the whole family to be together?”
“The whole family together?”
The Yellow Robe Monster was immediately delighted. He understood from Bai Hua Xiu’s words that she had actually agreed to this marriage.
“My wife, how could I have known that you would have this attitude? If I had known your intentions, I would have naturally brought you with me when I came to the royal capital to recognize my relatives.
But now I have messed things up. After drinking a few cups of wine, I couldn’t help but eat that palace maid. Now that I’ve been exposed, this marriage cannot be recognized. Let me take you back to Wave Moon Cave to continue our life together.”
Sun Wukong said, “Great King, why worry? That palace maid has already been swallowed by you. There is no corpse here, and others are only saying you ate someone without any proof.
Moreover, moreover, don’t you have me?
I will testify for you that you didn’t eat anyone. Do you think my father will believe them or me?”
“This…this…” The more the Yellow Robe Monster heard, the happier he became. Laughing loudly, he transformed back into human form, “Hahaha, my wife is indeed on my side. Then quickly accompany your husband for a drink.”
“Alright, Great King.”
Sun Wukong stepped forward and drank a cup with the Yellow Robe Monster.
At this moment, Sun Wukong suddenly clutched his chest, “Ouch, Great King, my heart hurts.”
The Yellow Robe Monster quickly stepped forward, “Everything was fine, why did your heart suddenly hurt?”
Sun Wukong said, “I don’t know either. It’s just that my heart suddenly hurts terribly.”
“Ah? What should we do?”
The Yellow Robe Monster was immediately flustered and at a loss for what to do.
Wukong reminded him, “Doesn’t the Great King have that treasure? It is said to be able to calm the heart and mind. Maybe it can cure my heart pain?”
“My wife is right!”
The Yellow Robe Monster slapped his thigh, suddenly remembering his treasure. He opened his mouth and spat it out. The treasure was indeed a True Buddha Relic, emitting a golden light.
Just as the Yellow Robe Monster was about to use the True Buddha Relic, the relic suddenly left his hand and flew into the mouth of the delicate person, who swallowed it in one gulp.
The Yellow Robe Monster was surprised, “You…wife, how did you swallow the True Buddha Relic?”
Wukong smiled coldly and revealed his true form, “Hmph, who is your wife? Your Great Grandfather Sun is here!”
“It’s actually the monkey head!”
The Yellow Robe Monster was shocked and immediately transformed into his demon form to flee.
And over there, a round object came swooping down from the sky. It was Zhu Bajie, holding his nine-toothed rake, descending from the sky. With a ‘boom’, Zhu Bajie slammed the Yellow Robe Monster to the ground with his rake.
The ground was smashed into a large pit. The Yellow Robe Monster, disregarding his body’s pain, climbed out of the pit and tried to leave in another direction, but this time he was struck in the chest by Sha Seng’s staff and sent flying again.
Before, when he had the True Buddha Relic, the Yellow Robe Monster could fight Bajie and Sha Seng at the same time.
Now that he had lost the True Buddha Relic, Bajie and Sha Seng were far more advanced in their cultivation than him. Either one of them could easily defeat him.
The Yellow Robe Monster landed at Sun Wukong’s feet.
Sun Wukong stepped on his head, “Hmph, demon, you have eaten countless people and turned my master into an animal. Watch me, Old Sun, stomp you flat.”
“Great Sage, please have mercy.”
Just as Sun Wukong was about to kill him, someone suddenly came riding on fire clouds from the sky. Clearly, the person who was pleading for mercy had arrived.
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