Journey to the West: Tang Monk Conquers Everything-Chapter 618: Jiang Liu: Have I Become a Scumbag? (2nd Update)

Netherworld Blood Sea.

A figure soared into the sky, his body radiantly bathed in Buddhist Light, his visage plump and smiling—it was none other than Maitreya Buddha.

However, compared to usual, the smile on Maitreya Buddha's face today seemed somewhat strained, and there was an evident look of pain.

But Maitreya Buddha didn't ascend to the skies alone; beside him was a little girl who looked about seven or eight years old. Deep between her brows was a blue rune, and her delicate and lovely appearance was filled with a spiritual aura.

"Thank you, Buddha!" Lingyu, following beside Maitreya Buddha, her eyes clear, spoke her thanks.

"No need for thanks. I had promised your father that I would come to rescue you, but alas, I can't have you accompanying your parents every day," said Maitreya Buddha, shaking his head as Lingyu thanked him.

There was a hint of regret in his voice.

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"To be able to negotiate with master for two months each year to accompany my mother, Lingyu is already very grateful!" Lingyu said to Maitreya Buddha, appearing very well-behaved and understanding.

"Hmm, but you must keep a careful count of the days. You only have two months. After that, once the Seal is broken, if your sister takes over the control of your body, your mother might be in danger!" Feeling the gravity of the situation, despite Lingyu's understanding nature, Maitreya Buddha still felt compelled to caution her.

"Understood!" Nodding emphatically, her delicate and childish face took on a serious expression, far beyond her years.

"Good, I'll take you to see your father now. He had requested me, and I should let him meet you!" Maitreya Buddha said, nodding slightly.

As his voice fell, he took Lingyu directly in search of the Journey to the West Pilgrimage Team.

Having dined with Jiang Liu and his companions at Exquisite Immortal Mansion not long ago, finding Xuanzang and his group was naturally nearby.

Soon, Maitreya Buddha and Lingyu found Sun Wukong and his companions.

"We greet you, Buddha!" Seeing Maitreya Buddha return, Sun Wukong and the others greeted him.

"Eh? This little girl is quite cute!" Compared to the others, Sun Wukong was more impulsive and curiously remarked looking at Lingyu.

"This is Lingyu, your master's daughter!" Maitreya Buddha introduced, clarifying Lingyu's identity.

"Ah!?" Upon hearing this, Sun Wukong and the others stared at Lingyu in surprise.

They knew that their master had gone to the Netherworld Blood Sea to rescue someone, and Bodhisattva Guanyin had been dragging it out.

But what about Maitreya Buddha? Their master had only just asked him, and Maitreya Buddha had actually fetched the person? Such decisive execution?

"I knew it, I was right, master intentionally set up Bodhisattva Guanyin, letting Maitreya Buddha replace his role, there must be a deep meaning behind it. Look, it just started and Maitreya Buddha has already helped him rescue the person!" Nearby, Zhu Bajie, having already become a fervent fan, noted, feeling that it all made sense.

"Is this really our master's daughter? She's gotten this big in the blink of an eye!?" Sun Wukong's eyes widened in surprise looking at Lingyu.

This surprise wasn't feigned. How long had it been since their visit to the Women's Kingdom, a few months, right?

Only a few months, and the child had grown so much?

Of course, in a mythological world, children growing up in the blink of an eye was surprising yet acceptable for them.

After all, if a Great Immortal were to enlighten a stone or a plant, it could transform into a Taoist Body in the blink of an eye.

"Where is Xuanzang? Where is he?" After chatting with Sun Wukong and his brothers and not seeing Jiang Liu, Maitreya Buddha naturally asked.

Zhu Bajie was about to respond, but Sun Wukong quietly pulled him back.

While he lacked great wisdom, Sun Wukong's cleverness was unmatched among his brothers.

With a smile on his face, he said, "Our master? He mentioned he had some matters to attend and had stepped away. We brothers are waiting for master to return! He said he'd be back in a day or two. Why don't you wait here with us, Buddha?"

Wait?!

If it were a matter of a Chinese Hour or half a day, waiting wouldn't be an issue, but a day or two?

Moreover, being a Buddha himself, waiting here for a Buddhist Disciple—albeit that disciple was Xuanzang—was hardly appropriate.

"Amitabha, since Xuanzang happens to be absent, then, I won't wait any longer. Tell him when he returns that he can meet Lingyu at the Women's Kingdom!" Maitreya Buddha silently decided, speaking aloud.

After his words fell, he didn't linger any longer and, taking Lingyu with him, soared directly towards the Women's Kingdom.

Flying through the sky, Maitreya Buddha suddenly felt a subtle shift in his heart—Xuanzang had left alone? But Sun Wukong and the others hadn't followed him?

Weren't they afraid Xuanzang might encounter dangers?

Could it be that Xuanzang had some secret?

Thinking this, Maitreya Buddha performed a brief Concentration Calculation, only to feel a headache coming on.

He chuckled bitterly, realizing he had forgotten; Xuanzang and his group were at the center of the Immeasurable Kalpa. Attempting to divine his situation was indeed impossible.

On second thought, it seemed rather fitting?

If Sun Wukong and the others weren't nearby and Xuanzang encountered danger, wouldn't that just add to the trials he faced?

With this in mind, Maitreya Buddha no longer concerned himself with it and proceeded directly to the Women's Kingdom with Lingyu.

Upon arriving at the Royal Palace of the Women's Kingdom, the King of Women's Kingdom, seeing her daughter grown to such an age, naturally appeared completely baffled.

Though connected by blood, the feeling allowed them to recognize each other as mother and daughter, and after loudly expressing their thanks, they respectfully saw Maitreya Buddha off.

Watching her daughter return, the King of Women's Kingdom was naturally overjoyed and tearful, pulling Lingyu close and chatting endlessly.

In the beginning, Lingyu was somewhat timid, but she gradually felt a sense of motherly love from the King of Women's Kingdom, and slowly, she felt at ease.

...

Ding ding ding!

At the rear of Mount Luojia, Jiang Liu was at that moment embracing Gaoyang. They had finished eating the rabbit and were exchanging intimate words when suddenly, a notification sound from the friends list came through.

Jiang Liu opened the friend's list and saw a message from Sun Wukong, which he immediately checked.

"Master, just now, that chubby Maitreya came along with this little girl, saying she's your daughter. Since you weren't around, he took little Lingyu to the Women's Kingdom!"

Reading the message from Sun Wukong, Jiang Liu was stunned and couldn't believe it.

Really? That was too fast!

Previously, Guanyin, because of the issues between Lingyu and Xueyu, had been fairly reluctant, even to the extent of later outright ignoring me.

But Maitreya Buddha? I had only just mentioned this matter to him, and he immediately rescued her?

This left Jiang Liu completely baffled.

This Maitreya Buddha, usually seen smiling and carefree, but when it came to actually getting things done, he was decisively efficient!

How did he manage it?

There's no way Jiang Liu would believe Maitreya could forcibly bring back Lingyu using martial force.

From the battle between Ancestor Minghe and Demon Master Kunpeng, it was clear that Ancestor Minghe was much stronger than Maitreya Buddha.

Since it wasn't taken by force, clearly, there must have been a significant sacrifice, right?

Emotionally, the fact that Maitreya Buddha had made such a huge sacrifice to help him rescue her was indeed touching.

But rationally, had Maitreya Buddha been tricked by him? Was the loss substantial?

That seemed to be an encouraging thought.

"Got it, Wukong!"

The message from Sun Wukong surprised Jiang Liu, and he had many thoughts before replying to Sun Wukong.

"Jiang Liu, what are you thinking about?" Feeling that Jiang Liu had been silent for quite a while, Gaoyang suddenly raised her head and asked.

"Oh, it's nothing..." Hearing Gaoyang's words, Jiang Liu momentarily hesitated, unsure how to explain that he had a daughter, so he chose not to say anything for the time being.

Out of the blue, he didn't know how to bring it up.

Maybe it was better to wait for the right moment?

"By the way, Gaoyang, I just got a message from Wukong, there's something urgent, so I must go. Besides, we will have plenty of time to meet in the next two years. I'll come to see you again in a few days, okay?"

Although reuniting with Gaoyang brought immense joy, thinking of Lingyu already being rescued, Jiang Liu was eager to see her.

Especially since Lingyu and Xueyu shared the same body, could there be any danger leaving her in the care of the King of Women's Kingdom?

This was now Jiang Liu's main concern.

"Alright, you can go!" Hearing Jiang Liu's words, and having only just met, Gaoyang felt a bit surprised that he was leaving so soon, but since Jiang Liu didn't want to talk much about it, she didn't press further.

If he has his little secrets, she would respect his privacy.

When the time is right, he would naturally tell her!

"Alright, see you later!" Gaoyang didn't probe, which made Jiang Liu feel very comfortable being with her, but he also felt very guilty inside.

Seems like? I've become a scumbag?

Shaking his head, Jiang Liu cast aside the thought.

"Before I leave, let's add each other as friends!" Standing up to leave, Jiang Liu then suggested.

"Add as friends?" Gaoyang looked strangely at Jiang Liu.

Without further ado, Jiang Liu sent a friend request to Gaoyang.

In front of Gaoyang, a semi-illusory friend adding page appeared.

Naturally, Gaoyang accepted it.

After adding each other as friends, Jiang Liu used the Art of Cloud Soaring, immediately leaving and heading towards the Women's Kingdom.

Only, after flying far away, he made a video call to Gaoyang!