Journey to the West: Break the entire Western Heaven!-Chapter 285 - 185: A Feather

Tang Sanzang said, "It’s not a matter of what reason, in any case if you don’t go back, I’ll tie you up and drag you back."

"You... You’ve been impersonating me all along, swindling and scamming everywhere, extorting money, deceiving girls, I’ve let all that slide, but you mustn’t push people too far!" Tang Sanzang roared.

Tang Sanzang cocked his head and said with displeasure, "You can eat your food indiscriminately, but you can’t talk nonsense. How have I been swindling? When did I ever extort or deceive girls?

I’ve earned my way by performing monkey tricks, and the girls threw themselves at me. When did I trick them?

Based on what you’ve said, I have to take you back to Great Tang to have a proper argument with your imperial brother!"

Wukong, tie up this man!"

The Immortal with the Golden Halo hurried over and shouted, "Don’t, don’t... Fellow Daoist, Great Saint, please show mercy. Go on your way and leave him be, it’s unreasonable to take him..."

Sun Wukong also said, "Master, let’s go our own way, why bother dragging him along? Look at him, his face screams ’doormat’."

Tang Sanzang replied, "Nonsense, if he takes the scriptures, how can we pretend to be scripture seekers and mooch our benefits? As long as he’s on the journey for scriptures, we can keep freeloading!"

Sun Wukong: "#￥%￥..."

Tang Sanzang angrily said, "And you still claim you haven’t tricked and swindled? You’ve admitted it yourself!"

While digging in his ear, Tang Sanzang replied, "Baldy, you’re hearing things; I didn’t say that. If you don’t believe me, ask them—see if anyone dares say they heard it!"

Tang Sanzang looked at Sun Wukong and the others, who collectively gazed up at the sky: "Oh wow, there are so many stars today..."

Tang Sanzang angrily retorted, "Can’t you at least pretend to lie convincingly? It’s broad daylight!"

Sun Wukong, Zhu Ganglie, and the others: "..."

Tang Sanzang cast a plea for help towards the Immortal with the Golden Halo, while Tang Sanzang shot a murderous look in the same direction.

Tang Sanzang said, "Immortal with the Golden Halo, you heard him just now, right? Please, I implore you to take my side!"

Tilting his head and leering at the Immortal with the Golden Halo, Tang Sanzang said while rolling his fists, emanating threatening vibes, "Immortal with the Golden Halo, think carefully before you speak."

The Immortal with the Golden Halo’s forehead was drenched in cold sweat as he looked at the two sets of eyes, feeling like dying.

Theoretically, he should help Tang Sanzang, but if that bald guy starts swinging his fists, he might find himself fast-tracked to the underworld.

When the Immortal with the Golden Halo felt a headache coming, someone else was also feeling the pain.

The Buddha watched as the usually even-tempered and chubby Taibai Jinxing stood before him, now wanting to throttle the most good-tempered god in the Three Realms.

Taibai Jinxing spread his hands and said, "Buddha, please take the imperial edict."

With a frown, the Buddha asked, "Must I really accept it? The Jade Emperor’s actions are somewhat underhanded, aren’t they? My Mount Meru is just a rustic sect, not a subsidiary of the Celestial Court..."

Taibai Jinxing replied, "Within the Three Realms, all lands belong to the king, as agreed by all saints, ordained directly by the primordial chaos... Buddha, you might as well stop resisting.

Didn’t you also respond to an oral decree and go suppress that monkey? Back then, the Jade Emperor also gave you face by sparing the monkey’s life, aiding your journey to the West to fetch the scriptures, right?

It’s only fair to give and take; it looks better for everyone."

The Buddha forced a smile and said, "The monkey is a monkey, but what you’re pushing onto me this time is not just some monkey... it’s Tang Sanzang!"

Taibai Jinxing replied, "There’s no choice... As the saying goes, better a dead Daoist than a dead me, even though it’s a bit unprincipled.

Doesn’t Buddhism also teach, ’If I do not enter hell, who will?’"

The Buddha chuckled and said, "Soon, I will send Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva to you! He said it; you go find him."

Taibai Jinxing continued, "Although Tang Sanzang is quite destructive, lacks manners, and acts on whim, overall, he hasn’t gone bad to the bone and is still redeemable.

Buddhism values teaching without discrimination and has the gift of the gab; it’s the best at persuading, at hoodwinking."

The Buddha asked, "Are you sure you’re complimenting me?"

Taibai Jinxing said, "The Buddha has converted countless beings. Surely he won’t miss just one?"

The Buddha cut in decisively, "No, it’s exactly this one that matters!"

Taibai Jinxing spread his hands and proceeded, "So, are you going to take him in or not?"

The Buddha stared at the Taibai Jinxing before him, while Taibai Jinxing met his gaze with a face full of a gentle smile.

After a while, the Buddha said, "Taibai Jinxing, you’ve become corrupted."

Taibai Jinxing replied with a bitter smile, "I had no choice... it was all that bald... cough cough, Tang Sanzang’s doing."

Then Taibai Jinxing changed the subject, "Besides, Buddha, there’s really no need to be so anxious. The Jade Emperor’s intention is for you to keep Tang Sanzang here and properly teach him.

I have observed Tang Sanzang. Although he may be a bit violent and impulsive, he’s not bad at heart.

On the contrary, he’s actually quite naive..."

Just then, the voice of a bald man came from outside, "Brother, do you have brothels here?"

Taibai Jinxing: "@#￥..."

The Buddha chuckled, "Heh... truly naive."

Taibai Jinxing continued, "His pursuits are quite simple, but Buddhism is the best at transforming. Perhaps you could teach him more about life philosophies and aspirations."

"Is that not important, you have brothels here?"

Taibai Jinxing coughed violently...

The Buddha said, tilting his head, "Quite a primitive pursuit indeed."

Taibai Jinxing was about to say something...

The Buddha said, "Enough, Mount Ling will take on this task!"

This time, it was Taibai Jinxing who was stunned, "Huh?"

The Buddha said with a smile, "Saving all beings is indeed the mission of Mount Ling, to say nothing of the Jade Emperor’s decree. We cannot refuse."

After speaking, the Buddha heaved a sigh... clearly, he accepted the task with some difficulty.

Taibai Jinxing said, "Buddha, there’s no need to worry. The Jade Emperor isn’t forcing you. He gave me this to pass on to you."

After saying this, Taibai Jinxing took a feather from his bosom and handed it to the Buddha.

The Buddha glanced at it and exclaimed, standing up, "What is this?"

Taibai Jinxing said, "I don’t know. The Jade Emperor said that showing him this would make him agree to stay and be more obedient."

The Buddha looked at Taibai Jinxing with suspicion, "More obedient? Why do I get the feeling that it means the opposite?"

Taibai Jinxing: "@#￥..."

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Taibai Jinxing said, "Buddha, I have said all that needs to be said, I shall take my leave."

Having said that, Taibai Jinxing turned and left.

Leaving the Buddha behind, staring at the feather in his hand, his brow furrowed.

Tucked to the side, Guanyin Bodhisattva asked curiously, "Buddha, is there something special about this feather?"

The Buddha replied, "This feather dates back to the primordial era..."

Guanyin Bodhisattva exclaimed, "He comes from there too?"

Without a word, the Buddha said to Guanyin Bodhisattva, "Bodhisattva, please take this feather and go see him. Invite him up the mountain to listen to the Buddhist Law."

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Guanyin Bodhisattva accepted the order and left with the feather.