Mu Qingxiao would be lying if he said he was not interested in the ginseng fruit.
Moreover, he was already at the third level of the Golden Immortal Realm. As long as he completed these two tasks, he would be promoted to the sixth level of the Golden Immortal Realm, shortening the distance to the Primordial Unity Golden Immortal Realm.
Even if it was a little risk, it was worth it. Without effort, there would be no return.
After coming back to his senses, Mu Qingxiao glanced at Tang Xuanzang for the last time. Anyway, it was a game. It was not a big deal for him to reap some benefits. If he could make trouble for the Buddhists, he would try his best.
After leaving the temple, Mu Qingxiao returned to the restaurant where he stayed for a week.
A week passed in the blink of an eye. Today, Tang Xuanzang finally wore a kasaya and rode a white horse to the west under the eyes of thousands of people, accompanied by Li Shimin.
In the dark, the five guardian deities of the Buddhists followed closely.
Standing on the city wall, Mu Qingxiao glanced at Tang Xuanzang and could not help but think that the one riding the white horse was not necessarily a prince. It could also be a monk.
With the protection of five Divine Immortals, it was no wonder that Tang Xuanzang could reach the Five Fingers Mountain smoothly.
It should be noted that Chang 'an City was hundreds of miles away from the Five Fingers Mountain. There were many ferocious beasts along the way. Tang Xuanzang was delicate and weak. If there was no one protecting him in the dark, he would probably be eaten by the beasts before long.
Secretly following Tang Xuanzang and the five Divine Immortals, Mu Qingxiao witnessed some of the beasts in the wilderness being turned into ashes under the vast Buddhist Dharma.
It was said that the Buddhists were kind and benevolent, but they were merciless when killing creatures. Mu Qingxiao had long known the hypocrisy of the Buddhists, so he was not surprised.
With the secret protection of the Buddhists, Tang Xuanzang did not encounter any danger along the way.
Two days passed in the blink of an eye. In the morning of the vertical day, Tang Xuanzang finally arrived at the village closest to the Five Fingers Mountain. He dismounted and asked the old man in the villa.
"Grandmaster, this trip is extremely dangerous. After a few dozen miles, you will reach the Five Fingers Mountain. I heard that five hundred years ago, the Five Fingers Mountain descended from the sky with boundless Dharma. It seems to be suppressing a demon monkey …"
The old man believed in Buddhism, so he was naturally very respectful to Tang Sanzang. He told Tang Sanzang about the route ahead and some things, then turned and left after bowing slightly.
Tang Sanzang put his palms together and chanted the name of Buddha. He turned around and rode the white horse to the west with a determined look. He was full of curiosity when he learned that the Demon Monkey was suppressed under the mountain by the Buddha.
Mu Qingxiao followed behind Tang Sanzang with her hidden figure. She finally witnessed Tang Sanzang's first calamity after leaving the city. He encountered a fierce tiger.
This time, the five Celestial Immortals didn't lend a hand for the time being. Instead, they hid in the shadows and watched as Tang Xuanzang was chased by the ferocious tiger and fled in panic. Unknowingly, they had already arrived at the foot of the Five Finger Mountain.
"Master, Master, you're finally here. I, Old Sun, have been waiting for you for so long."
In an instant, an earth-shattering roar of excitement came from the cave. The entire Five Finger Mountain trembled a few times and made a loud roar.
However, at the top of the Five Fingers Mountain, the golden light of the seal flickered, instantly suppressing Sun Wukong's crazy actions.
Seeing this, Sun Wukong struggled even harder. The immortal energy in his body surged crazily, creating an even more terrifying movement. He was afraid that Tang Sanzang would brush past him.
Otherwise, he didn't know how long he would be suppressed under the Five Finger Mountain.
Because the movement created by Sun Wukong was too big, it was like a thunderbolt in the clear sky. It shook Tang Sanzang's eardrums until it hurt. The fierce tiger chasing behind him was also scared and retreated into the wilderness.
Seeing the tiger escape, Tang Sanzang put his palms together and chanted the name of Buddha. He was relieved.
When he came back to his senses, Tang Sanzang's face was a little frightened. He looked at the Five Finger Mountain. The sound just now came from this mountain. Could it be the Demon Monkey that was suppressed by the old man?
"Master, Master, I, Old Sun, am here. Let me out."
Suddenly, a shout came from the cave. But this time, the voice was very soft and the mountain didn't tremble. This made Tang Sanzang's expression startled.
"You, who are you? Are you calling this poor monk?"
Tang Sanzang glanced at the foot of the mountain and saw a cave there. The voice came from inside. The fear in his heart eased a little. He responded and slowly walked toward the cave.
"Master, I am calling you. May I ask if you are going to the Western Paradise to get the scriptures? Guanyin Bodhisattva said that there is a person who is going to the Western Paradise to get the scriptures and asked me to escort him all the way."
"Yes, I am going to the Western Paradise to get the scriptures. Amitabha, good, good."
When Tang Sanzang heard that the latter was asked by Guanyin Bodhisattva, he was more or less convinced. He quickened his pace. Just now, the fierce tiger almost ate him. It would be better if there was someone to escort him.
"Master, I am here, in the cave."
Following the source of the voice, Tang Sanzang pushed aside the weeds, lifted his kasaya, and slowly went into the cave. Finally, he saw what was calling him.
In the cave, there was a wobbling monkey head. Its eyes were shining with golden light, and it was staring at him with its teeth bared. Tang Sanzang's heart beat wildly. He was so scared that he staggered and fell to the ground.
Was this the legendary monkey demon that was suppressed under the Five-finger Mountain 500 years ago? Tang Sanzang had heard about this legend from the old people in the village. There were also such rumors in Chang 'an.
It was said that 500 years ago, there was a monkey demon that was not obedient and challenged the Heavenly Court. In the end, it was suppressed under the Five-finger Mountain by Gautama Buddha.
At that time, the Tang Empire was not in its golden age. The Divine Mountain fell from the sky. However, these were all rumors. Tang Sanzang did not expect them to be true.
"You were suppressed under the Five-finger Mountain by Gautama Buddha, and Guanyin Bodhisattva asked you to escort me to the Western Paradise to get the scriptures?"
"Yes, I have been suppressed under the mountain by Gautama Buddha for 500 years. Guanyin Bodhisattva gave me a chance to wash away my sins and asked me to escort you to the Western Paradise to get the scriptures."
Sun Wukong grinned and said.
After talking with Sun Wukong for a while, Tang Sanzang was finally convinced that Sun Wukong was arranged by Bodhisattva to help him.
"Master, if you want to release me, you have to remove the seal on the Five Fingers Mountain. The Bodhisattva said that only you can remove the seal. Quickly remove the seal. I, Old Sun, am dying of discomfort."
"Alright, wait for a moment. Master will remove the seal and let you out."
Tang Sanzang left the cave. He looked at the towering Five-finger Mountain and the steep cliff. The muscles on his face twitched violently.
If he fell down, he would definitely be smashed to pieces.
"Monkey, the Five-finger Mountain is too high. I can't climb up. Can you help me?"
"Okay, I will send you up."
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