Chapter 10, The Unapproachable Shopkeeper

After some consideration, Bai Pinpin ultimately decided not to speak for the time being

Can Sun Wukong, despite his dazed state, also comprehend the essence of physicality

Rest assured, shopkeeper, I, Old Sun, will often come here to read, especially that book "Dragon Stone"; you must be sure to set it aside for me

It is uncertain whether the mysterious and powerful shopkeeper can help her break the mark left by that terrifying existence

That existence is too terrifying; once it is disturbed, can they escape

In Yang Xiao's plan, the journey to obtain the scriptures is the first step; if the Journey to the West is to be chaotic, then the quest for the scriptures must first be in disarray

It is not an easy task to disrupt the process of seeking knowledge

Seeing Sun Wukong, who was anxious and deep in thought about what he had truly comprehended, Yang Xiao smiled and interrupted him

Seeing Sun Wukong calm down, Yang Xiao spoke again

Without the support of Sun Wukong, those monkeys faced various encirclements and killings, leading to a very difficult life

"Understanding the spell, could it be your previous swordsmanship?"

Showing affection in front of a single person in this store, are you not ashamed

"It's nothing, I, Old Sun, am not that weak. The feeling of freedom is truly wonderful, hahahaha!"

Where is Guanyin? I, the old Sun, am just looking for her to settle the score

Monkey, without the golden hoop nowadays, what are your plans

In the Buddhist realm, there are so many powerful figures, and just those whose names he knows are numerous, such as Tathagata, the Light of the Lamp, Maitreya Buddha, the Medicine Master King Buddha, Vairocana Buddha, and the Buddha of Joyful Concentration, among others

After a moment of silence, Sun Wukong's eyes flickered as he spoke: "I will not go to fetch this scripture again. Just thinking of Guanyin's face makes me feel nauseous. I plan to return to Flower and Fruit Mountain"

However, it is undeniable that Sun Wukong holds a very important position in the journey to obtain the scriptures

Sun Wukong discreetly withdrew his hand and laughed out loud once again

Sun Wukong's master, Bodhi Patriarch, is an incarnation of the Buddhist saint Zhunti

Indeed, the shop owner is quite formidable, not someone to be trifled with, so I shall not stoop to his level of understanding

This is Journey to the West, a term specific to modern internet culture, which they naturally could not be aware of

Speechless as he looked at Sun Wukong, Yang Xiao scolded him a few times in annoyance

Calm me down, Guanyin has already left. If you dismantle my bookstore, I will strip the skin off your monkey.

With a bewildered expression, Sun Wukong looked at Yang Xiao, his face slightly stiffened. Where is this place? Having grown accustomed to being alone, I, Sun Wukong, do not wish to pursue a romantic relationship at this moment

The matter of seeking scriptures involves a great upheaval in the Buddhist community. If it descends into chaos, the various forces of the Three Realms will inevitably compete for the fortune of the Heavenly Dao.

She suddenly recalled the engraving on her back, the pain within it, of which she was more aware than anyone else

Therefore, my advice to you is to return to Huaguoshan, organize it, and specifically seek out people to engage in combat, in life-and-death struggles. Only in this way can you become stronger at the fastest pace.

Ahem, you two, stop showing off your affection, Guanyin just came by.

Unlike Sun Wukong, Bai Pinpin was filled with surprise and happiness as she embraced Sun Wukong's arm once again

Bai Pinpin busily comforted Sun Wukong in a soft voice while holding his hand

Yang Xiao cleared his throat lightly, interrupting the two.

He personally nurtured Sun Wukong, with the aim of promoting the prosperity of Buddhism

The feeling of being constrained by others, only those who have experienced it truly understand the pain within

The current Sun Wukong possesses only the strength of a Taiyi Golden Immortal, and there are countless beings in the Buddhist realm who are stronger than him

Yang Xiao observed everything with keen eyes and said with a light laugh: "Monkey, there is a saying that goes well, freedom is indeed precious, but love is even more valuable. Remember to seize it."

To shake such a powerful force is not something that can be accomplished by merely one monkey

Sun Wukong and Bai Pinpin looked bewildered, wondering who had been spreading dog food

Listen carefully, I said that Guanyin has come.

Of course, Kong Kong is with me, and we are going to live a happy and joyful life together

Who would have thought that these two seemingly silly individuals would be one, the irreverent Monkey King who once wreaked havoc in Heaven, and the other, the demon queen of the Bone Cave, Lady Bone.

Nothing to worry about, the shopkeeper has already taken it down for you

Dog food, what kind of dog food

Upon hearing this, a cold murderous intent suddenly appeared in Sun Wukong's eyes, and a surge of dark purple demonic energy erupted from his entire body

Nodding in satisfaction, Yang Xiao reminded Sun Wukong, "Monkey, do you want to know what you have comprehended from the book?"

If it were not for Bai Pinpin bringing me to the bookstore, whether I can take it down in the future remains an unknown.

Sun Wukong could no longer contain the anger in his heart at the thought of those days filled with frustration and being ordered around everywhere

Upon seeing it, just as he had imagined, Yang Xiao nodded and said, "Alright, you haven't returned in hundreds of years, it is time for you to go back and take a look."

The person next to me, Bai Pinpin, smiled and explained: "Now you understand why the shopkeeper charges such high fees, right? Because by reading his books, one can gain insights into spells."

Sun Wukong waved his hand dismissively, not taking it seriously

Bai Pinpin nodded with a smile: "Indeed, that is precisely what I have comprehended from the book, and you have also gained insights from reading just now"

Before Sun Wukong could respond, Bai Pinpin had already interjected from the side.

Yang Xiao found it both amusing and perplexing; this version of Sun Wukong and the White Bone Spirit is actually somewhat endearing

It was Guanyin who initially gave Tang Seng the golden hoop, deceiving him into wearing it

There is no need to search any further; what you have comprehended is a constitution known as the Battle Saint Body, not a spell

What role does Sun Wukong play in the Journey to the West, and can he be replaced? These are questions that Yang Xiao is also unclear about

Even other powerful beings, the monkey would probably dare to fight and would not be so obedient

The system assigned him a task to disrupt the Journey to the West, which is no small matter and must be approached step by step

What? Sun Wukong looked bewildered, staring curiously at Yang Xiao

Yang Xiao chuckled and suddenly remembered something, saying: "That's right, don't go making things difficult for Tang Sanzang. With your current strength, you still cannot provoke the Buddhist sect."

These individuals likely each possess the strength of a quasi-saint, and when considering the Bodhisattvas such as Guanyin, Manjushri, Samantabhadra, and Ksitigarbha, the power of the Buddhist sect is indeed formidable

His eyes widened in shock, and Sun Wukong's breathing became rapid.

I ... ...

After a moment of surprise, Sun Wukong slowly reined in the demonic energy back into his body

Recalling Yang Xiao's words just now, Sun Wukong couldn't help but twitch his mouth in disbelief. You are the first shopkeeper to speak to me like this!

Is it a life-and-death struggle

Yang Xiao was at a loss for words, his gaze fixed on Sun Wukong, as this matter had to be decided by Sun Wukong

Seeing Yang Xiao lost in thought, Sun Wukong mistakenly believed he was reluctant, and said with a smile

Prior to this, Yang Xiao did not mention to him the insights that could be gained from reading; he merely expressed his opinion that Sun Wukong's strength was lacking and recommended the book "Dragon Stone" to him

Bai Pinpin could not help but chuckle beside her, covering her mouth to stifle her laughter. It seems that only the shopkeeper could scare the monkey.

It is not that he wants to oppose Tang Seng, but rather that he dislikes the feeling of being controlled by others

Constitution

If it were not for the bookstore's appearance, Sun Wukong would have been driven back to Flower and Fruit Mountain by Tang Seng due to the matter concerning Bai Pinpin

I know, I know. That monk, aside from being talkative and reciting the tightening spell, is fine with me. I, Sun Wukong, will not do anything to him.

Yang Xiao explained: "The Fighting Saint Body grows stronger with each battle, thriving in adversity. Every life-and-death trial will elevate your strength to a new level"

He remembers correctly that during that great battle years ago, Huaguo Mountain was set ablaze by Yang Jian, leaving it in utter devastation

His eyes gradually became bright and sparkling, and Sun Wukong couldn't help but smile broadly; this was something he liked.