Bodhisattva Guanyin was truly in a dilemma at this point, unsure whether to throw out the Fire Tip Spear or not.
After pondering in silence for a mont, Bodhisattva Guanyin simply decided to put away the Fire Tip Spear for the ti being.
After all, there was no need to rush to resolve this matter instantly. It would be better to wait for so days before acting.
Fortunately, since she had stealthily taken the Fire Tip Spear, no one knew about it, and there was no imdiate worry.
However, the thought that Jiang Liu gave away his Fire Tip Spear to Nezha for the sake of her plans made Guanyin feel sowhat inappropriate.
After reflecting for a short while, Guanyin decided to visit Xuanzang and find out what exactly had happened. Why would Xuanzang give his Fire Tip Spear to Nezha?
As soon as the thought ca to her, Bodhisattva Guanyin left the South Heavenly Gate and descended toward the Mortal World.
...
"Master, you're amazing; you can just bring out a treasure like the Fire Tip Spear on a whim!" The team on their Journey to the West continued on their way, with Zhu Bajie flattering Jiang Liu with an ingratiating smirk.
"If you have sothing to say, just say it!" Jiang Liu replied calmly after glancing at Zhu Bajie.
"Master, look, Xiaobai, he went into that dungeon with you before, right? Now he's got Dharma Treasures from head to toe, looking even richer than Nezha!"
"And Junior Brother Sha, he's gone on dungeon runs with you too, right? These days, he's also decked out in Dharma Treasures. It's just , Old Pig, who has nothing!"
"I may be an honest chap, Master, but that doesn't an you can be so unfairly partial..." Zhu Bajie muttered under his breath, almost ready to burst into tears.
Because the White Dragon Horse equipped a full set of gear in the dungeon beneath the Map of Mountains and Rivers, it was now fully outfitted.
Over the past six months, Jiang Liu had been grinding monsters in the Illusionary Demon Cave, not only updating his own equipnt but also looting plenty of gear suitable for Sha Wujing from monsters around level 70.
Thus, Jiang Liu equipped Sha Wujing with a full set of gear, significantly enhancing his strength without anyone noticing.
However, the equipnt from around level 70 was sowhat redundant for Zhu Bajie and Sun Wukong, who were both around level 80.
To avoid needing to replace it later, Jiang Liu was not in a hurry to equip them.
Unexpectedly, giving Nezha the Fire Tip Spear today had sowhat upset Zhu Bajie.
"Bajie, don't worry, Monkey Brother doesn't have one either, does he? As soon as I find the right Dharma Treasure, I'll give it to you first, okay?" Jiang Liu reassured Zhu Bajie.
"Master, you really an it! Don't forget your promise!" Zhu Bajie felt much relieved upon hearing Jiang Liu's promise and nodded in agreent.
"Rest assured!" Jiang Liu said seriously, nodding his head.
In terms of levels, Jiang Liu was currently at level 68, while Zhu Bajie was at 78, just the right range to form a team.
The question was where to grind for equipnt suitable for around level 80 next. Jiang Liu was sowhat at a loss.
Anyone above level 80 was at the cultivation level of a Daluo Golden Immortal, each renowned in all three realms and six paths. Where could he grind for beings around level 80?
He really couldn't think of an appropriate location for the mont.
"Or do I need to find an opportunity to make a mistake again, hoping that Tathagata will punish by sending back to the Illusionary Demon Cave for more introspection?" The idea flashed through Jiang Liu's mind as finding level 80 monsters was proving difficult.
It seed to be the most feasible solution.
"A body full of Dharma Treasures!" Sun Wukong did not interrupt, but as he listened to the dialogue between Zhu Bajie and Jiang Liu, his mind was filled with countless thoughts.
Actually, apart from the Jingu Bang, Sun Wukong wasn't particularly interested in other Dharma Treasures.
It didn't matter how many treasures Nezha had; in the end, he still beca a defeated foe under his hands, right?
His own strength was what mattered most. How could he rely on the power of Dharma Treasures?
However, the thought of Dharma Treasures reminded Sun Wukong of his Golden Chainmail, Phoenix-Wing Purple Gold Crown, and Lotus Filant Step-on-Cloud Shoes from the past.
He may not need Dharma Treasures, but if his master could gift him an impressive set of armor to wear, that would be wonderful.
Buddhist Light dazzled!
Just as Jiang Liu was silently contemplating whether to deliberately err and request Tathagata to confine him in the Illusionary Demon Cave again, suddenly, a brilliant Buddhist Light appeared in the sky.
Soon after, Bodhisattva Guanyin, seated upon the Lotus Platform, gently descended from above.
"Bodhisattva Guanyin? Why has she co?" Jiang Liu was internally taken aback by the sudden appearance of Guanyin descending from the sky.
"Amitabha, disciple pays respects to the Bodhisattva!" Despite his puzzlent, Jiang Liu stepped forward, softly chanting the Buddhist salutation and spoke.
"Hmm, this seat happened to pass by and saw you all, so I specifically stepped down with a Zen Step..." Bodhisattva Guanyin nodded slightly, speaking with composure and grace.
He didn't say he ca on purpose, only that it was a coincidence.
"Bodhisattva..."
However, following the words of Bodhisattva Guanyin, Jiang Liu's eyes widened with anticipation as he looked at Guanyin and said, "About the matter of the Netherworld Blood Sea, has the Bodhisattva spoken to Buddha? Is there any solution?"
Guanyin: "..."
At this mont, Guanyin felt a bit like the Tathagata.
The last ti they t, Xuanzang kept asking if Buddha brought the True Scriptures directly to avoid his Journey to the West. He had ntioned it several tis in front of her.
Now that she had arrived, he was busy inquiring about the Netherworld Blood Sea?
How was she to respond to this?
"Bodhisattva? Could it be? Have you and Buddha forgotten this matter?" Seeing the Bodhisattva's silent deanor, Jiang Liu's expression turned sowhat ugly as he asked.
"Of course not!"
What could be done? Seeing Jiang Liu's face darken, Bodhisattva Guanyin inwardly sighed and could only think of a way to reassure Jiang Liu, saying, "Xuanzang, concerning the Netherworld Blood Sea, the Tathagata and I have studied it in detail. However, Ancestor Minghe is a Great Supernatural Power Expert and leads the entire Asura Clan. This matter cannot be rushed in a mont's notice, we need to plan for the long term!"
"Amitabha, disciple understands, but I hope the Bodhisattva and Buddha can co up with a strategy sooner rather than later. Otherwise, as this disciple heads westward, my mind will always be troubled by this matter!" Jiang Liu nodded slightly, putting on an exceptionally agreeable appearance.
Upon saying this, Jiang Liu paused briefly, then followed up by saying, "How about this? In three days' ti, Bodhisattva, please give this matter so attention and consult with Buddha to co up with a concrete strategy, and let your disciple know, alright?"
"Amitabha, Xuanzang, you are..." Upon hearing Jiang Liu's words, Bodhisattva Guanyin's brows furrowed slightly, a flash of displeasure crossing her eyes.
Is he joking? Is he the disciple, or am I the disciple?
Now, as Xuanzang the disciple, is he actually assigning tasks to both her and Buddha?
Even setting a deadline for completing the task?
"Bodhisattva, please try to understand your disciple's feelings..." Seeing Bodhisattva Guanyin's expression, Jiang Liu looked at her with a pleading gaze.
"Ah..."
If it were any other ti, her displeasure would certainly lead to so reprimanding words, but fearing a counterproductive effect at this mont, Guanyin could only suppress her discontent and began to offer comfort.
"Xuanzang, I certainly understand your thoughts. However, this matter involves the entire Asura Sect and Ancestor Minghe, and is truly not sothing we can devise a strategy for in just two or three days. This seat sympathizes with you, but you need to show understanding towards this seat and Buddha as well. After all, to save you, three Buddhas appeared together in the Demon Realm..."
Bodhisattva Guanyin spoke, offering words of comfort and even referencing the past incident of the three Buddhas going to the Demon Realm to show the Buddhist Sect's care and protection for him.
"So be it, your disciple will not say more. Bodhisattva, I hope you and Buddha work swiftly; otherwise, for this disciple, days will indeed feel like years!" After a long silence, Jiang Liu chose to trust Bodhisattva Guanyin once more, sighing as he spoke.
Upon receiving Jiang Liu's response, relief quietly seeped into Guanyin's heart.
Fortunately, she had managed to stabilize him once again.
"Bodhisattva, can you tell your disciple more about the current state of the Asura Sect? And what kind of person is Ancestor Minghe exactly? If we want to rescue those in need, what would be the best approach?"
Although he did not pressure Bodhisattva Guanyin to produce a plan within a specific ti fra anymore, Jiang Liu still focused on the topic at hand and asked.
"Amitabha, Xuanzang, there are so matters I must attend to, and I must leave now. Do not worry about the Netherworld Blood Sea, this seat and Buddha will certainly not stand by idly!"
Seeing that Jiang Liu remained fixated on the topic, Bodhisattva Guanyin felt sowhat helpless and quickly excused herself, turning to leave.
"Bodhisattva, Bodhisattva! Stay a while longer and chat!" Jiang Liu shouted after the retreating figure of Guanyin.
However, Guanyin showed no intention of staying, her departure hastening instead.
"Eh? Wait..."
Yet, after flying far off, Bodhisattva Guanyin suddenly ca to her senses.
Why did she leave so promptly? What was the reason for her visit?
Wasn't it to find out about his situation with Nezha?
Ah, such is the person of destiny, that unknowingly one's Spirit Platform is veiled, and amidst confusion, I've even forgotten my original purpose.
Shaking her head and sighing deeply, Bodhisattva Guanyin felt sowhat resigned.
Today, Xuanzang insisted on discussing the Netherworld Blood Sea matter; if they were to et again, it would surely be an incessant dialogue once more.
Alas, it seems that in the future, like Buddha, I should try to see Xuanzang less often!
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