Journey to the West: Tang Monk Conquers Everything-Chapter 695: News About Gaoyang

"Are there demons? Are they powerful!?" Hearing Sun Wukong's words, a flicker of anticipation crossed Jiang Liu's mind as he spoke.

"Hmm, they're just a bunch of Little Demons!" Sun Wukong shook his head as he replied.

"Just a bunch of Little Demons?" Jiang Liu shook his head with some disappointment.

Last month in Julu Continent, he had encountered countless traces of demons and ghosts, with several Taiyi True Immortals appearing at once, sparking secret anticipation in Jiang Liu's heart.

How wonderful would it be if they had triggered this Journey to the West from Julu Continent?

"Wukong, let's still go and take a look. Since there's a group of Little Demons, who knows, there might be a powerful Demon King or something even stronger, like a Heavenly Immortal or a creature from the Taiyi Realm?" With an inner sigh of disappointment, Jiang Liu spoke to Sun Wukong.

"Alright, Master, I, Old Sun, understand!" Hearing Jiang Liu's words, Sun Wukong nodded emphatically.

However, given the Journey to the West Pilgrimage Team's traveling pace, they only covered a dozen miles after half a day.

After reaching a mountain base, it had already grown dark.

"Disciples, it's already late, let's stay here tonight!" No longer in a rush, Jiang Liu dismounted and said.

After throwing out the Exquisite Immortal Mansion, Jiang Liu and his companions naturally entered and rested well.

To Jiang Liu, a group of Little Demons was merely like mosquitoes, and even if mosquitoes were small, they were still flesh.

If these Little Demons were cruel by nature, it would be just a minor effort for him to deal with them.

Having traveled about half of the Journey to the West and about to break through to Taiyi True Immortal, Jiang Liu now actually had such confident spirit.

Nevertheless, Jiang Liu did not want to provoke trouble. He wasn't very concerned about that group of Little Demons, but that didn't mean those Little Demons weren't interested in him.

...

At the mountain base, inside the Exquisite Immortal Mansion, Jiang Liu and his companions were preparing dinner.

Meanwhile, up on the mountain, in a Demon Cave, there was a man dressed in a scholar's robe, indulging in drinking and painting, seemingly quite the part.

"Great King..."

However, just as the man's painting was halfway done, a Little Demon hurriedly ran to him.

"What is it?" His artistic inspiration momentarily disrupted, the man frowned and looked quite displeased.

Seeing that the Great King was in a bad mood, the Little Demon hastily spoke, "It's like this, Great King, you told us to keep an eye on the passersby to see if there are monks from the Tang Dynasty on the Journey to the West. Today, the little ones noticed a very beautiful house at the base of the mountain, which might be the group of Tang Monk you told us to watch."

"Oh? Did the Tang Monk and his companions arrive?" Initially displeased by the painting interruption, the man put down his brush for a moment and spoke with a joyful expression.

As he spoke, he tidied up his clothes slightly and walked towards the cave entrance.

"Great King, where are you going? Should the little ones come with you?" Seeing their Great King heading towards the cave door, clearly aimed at Tang Monk and his companions, the Little Demon quickly asked.

"What would you do? Go to your deaths? Just stay here and behave!" The man in the scholar's robe turned his head, looked at the Little Demon behind him, and spoke calmly.

After his words fell, the man left the Demon Cave and headed down the mountain.

Soon, he arrived at the Exquisite Immortal Mansion and gently knocked on the door.

"Master, I'll go open the door!"

Hearing the knock, the master and disciples who were sitting together having a meal, Sha Wujing spoke up and left his seat to open the door.

Then he quickly brought the young scholistic-looking man inside.

"Greetings, Holy Monk, Great Saint, Marshal, and General Juanlian..." After entering, the man's cultured and elegant demeanor shone through as he bowed to Jiang Liu and the others in turn as a form of greeting.

"Evil demon, have you come here to seek death?"

However, even though the man appeared cultured and gentle, a flash of golden fire passed through Sun Wukong's eyes. He saw through the man's identity as a demon creature and scoffed, his words carrying an undisguised threat.

"Great Saint, you misunderstand. I am here today for a trade! Certainly not to seek death!" The man responded, his expression unchanged even when facing Sun Wukong.

"Oh? This guy seems quite bold, huh? To know of Wukong's identity and still remain calm?" Jiang Liu thought, slightly intrigued as he observed the man.

Could it be? Is he a big shot?

Character panel!

Looking at the man, Jiang Liu silently chanted and pulled up his character panel.

ID: Zhuang Xueya (Blue)

Gender: Male.

Profession: Demon.

Level: 67.

Equipment: Gentleman Sword (Legendary Level): …

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While observing the character panel before him, Jiang Liu's lips twitched slightly.

Just level 67, yet remaining so composed in front of Sun Wukong? It seems it's not because he's highly cultivated, but rather he truly has such strong mental fortitude?

However, looking at his equipment, seeing the so-called Gentleman Sword caused Jiang Liu's lips to twitch slightly, unsure of how to appraise it.

Yet, seeing the man at level 67 coming alone, knowing full well about himself and his companions, his courage was somewhat impressive.

"Amitabha..."

Having glanced at the man's character panel, Jiang Liu muttered a Buddhist chant quietly before saying to Zhuang Xueya, "Zhuang Xueya, is that correct?"

"Eh? Holy Monk, you actually recognize me!?" Zhuang Xueya expressed his surprise upon hearing Jiang Liu address him by name.

"Amitabha, this monk can deduce a thing or two!" Jiang Liu nodded slightly, posing as if steeped in mystery.

He then asked, "You said you came here for a trade? What exactly do you mean by 'trade'?"

"Holy Monk, it's like this, I have information about a person and I wish to obtain a cup of blood water from you!" Zhuang Xueya openly stated his goal.

"You're seeking death!?" Hearing Zhuang Xueya's words, wanting a cup of their master's blood seemed outrageous to the three disciples.

Sun Wukong bared his teeth grimacing, Sha Wujing's face turned angry, especially Zhu Bajie, who even took out his Supreme Treasure Golden Rake, ready to attack immediately.

"Wait a moment..."

Although Zhuang Xueya's goal made Jiang Liu's expression turn sour, he didn't rush to get angry. Instead, he spoke up, stopping Zhu Bajie.

"You want a cup of my blood water? You're quite straightforward, but I must tell you, along my journey to the West, nearly all demons that wished to consume me have perished!" Jiang Liu's gaze landed on Zhuang Xueya as he spoke.

"I know, because they fought overtly and covertly, and thus were slain by you, Holy Monk; they deserved their fate. However, if you willingly give it, it's a different matter!" Zhuang Xueya replied, showing no sign of fear, and continued to discuss matter-of-factly.

"Good, indeed brave. Let's hear it then, whose information are you offering? You're so confident you're asking for a cup of my blood as a reward?" Jiang Liu nodded and then queried Zhuang Xueya further.

"The whereabouts of Princess Gaoyang, you must want to know, right?" Zhuang Xueya answered earnestly.

Princess Gaoyang!?

Hearing Zhuang Xueya's words, Jiang Liu's expression subtly changed.

Ever since that day in the Purple Bamboo Forest when Princess Gaoyang used the Random Teleportation Stone and disappeared, he had been unable to contact her or know her whereabouts.

This Zhuang Xueya actually knows!?

"How about it, Holy Monk? Does this trade interest you?" Seeing the changes in Jiang Liu's expression, Zhuang Xueya understood that Jiang Liu was tempted, yet he still asked.

"Agreed, as long as you truly know Princess Gaoyang's whereabouts, I am willing to give you a cup of blood water!" Without much hesitation, Jiang Liu nodded decisively, accepting the deal.

"So, shall we proceed with the trade now?" Zhuang Xueya asked, seeing Jiang Liu nodding.

"Trade now? What if the information you provide is wrong?" Jiang Liu asked, frowning slightly at Zhuang Xueya.

"I am willing to accompany the Holy Monk. If the information is incorrect, you can kill or punish me as you see fit! But if I disclose the information, and you, Holy Monk, go back on your word, I would have absolutely no recourse against you!" Zhuang Xueya stated openly.

"Fair enough, your point is valid!"

After pondering for a moment, Jiang Liu nodded and spoke.