Journey to the West: Tang Monk Conquers Everything-Chapter 474 : Zhu Bajie: Master doesn’t love me anymore?

"Xiaobai, why didn't you chase!?" As Aolie landed from midair, Sun Wukong asked curiously.

His question also voiced the confusion in everyone's hearts.

Indeed, the enmity they had just witnessed was unlike anything they had seen from him before, but after the long fight, the Nine-Headed Serpent turned to flee, yet he showed no intention of pursuit. Why?

"I, I'm not quite sure..." However, when faced with Sun Wukong's inquiry, Aolie shook his head, looking completely baffled.

When the Nine-Headed Serpent escaped, Aolie didn't know why, but he simply didn't feel like chasing it.

Now that he had snapped back to his senses, why he didn't chase was equally confusing to Aolie.

"When in doubt, consult the master!"

Compared to Little White Dragon Aolie's confusion, Zhu Bajie turned his inquisitive gaze to Jiang Liu, clearly hoping Jiang Liu, their teacher, would provide an explanation.

In Zhu Bajie's eyes, the image of their master was not only that of a brilliant seducer but more terrifyingly, that of a sage with wisdom, particularly his impeccable deductive reasoning.

The first time they met, a few words from Jiang Liu had revealed Zhu Bajie's background with crystal clarity—an impression that was deeply etched in Zhu Bajie's heart.

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"Master? I..." Seeing Zhu Bajie's questioning look toward Jiang Liu, Little White Dragon Aolie was both surprised and expectant.

His master was aware of his situation; perhaps he could understand why Aolie didn't pursue?

But then again, considering Aolie himself didn't know why he hadn't given chase, how could his master possibly know?

This seemed a bit unreasonable, didn't it?

"Regarding this matter, I have some speculations!" Jiang Liu said, noticing the gazes of his several disciples on him, he pondered inwardly for a moment before speaking up.

His statement was indeed true; Jiang Liu had put some thought, more or less, into Little White Dragon Aolie's psyche.

"Oh? Master, what are your thoughts?" Little White Dragon Aolie himself didn't know, but his master did? This made Sun Wukong and the others look at Jiang Liu with curiosity.

"Previously, about this issue, one night I had a late-night snack with Xiaobai and we talked about it. At that time, Xiaobai mentioned he was uncertain about how to deal with the Nine-Headed Serpent and Princess Wansheng. That's why... he's been in a daze these days, you see…"

Since his disciples were all curious and Little White Dragon Aolie seemingly had no intention of concealing this matter, Jiang Liu sorted his thoughts and continued to explain.

"Wait a minute!"

But before Jiang Liu could finish, Zhu Bajie suddenly couldn't hold back any longer and interrupted him, exclaiming, "Master, what did you just say? You had a late-night snack with Xiaobai? When did this happen? You two sneaked away to have a midnight feast?"

Zhu Bajie's interjection caused Jiang Liu to give him a look, his mouth twitching slightly at the urge to smack him.

"Idiot!" It seemed that Sun Wukong, standing nearby, understood Jiang Liu's sentiment and scolded without any affection.

He grabbed Zhu Bajie's large, conspicuous ears and said, "Didn't you hear the master talking about Xiaobai, and that mess with Princess Wansheng and the Nine-Headed Serpent? Where's your focus? On a midnight snack?"

"Ow, ow, ow, Monkey Brother, let go, let go, Master, won't you do something..." Zhu Bajie shouted as Sun Wukong twisted his ear, and he also called out to Jiang Liu for rescue.

"No, Bajie, I think Wukong did well. Your focus is completely different from everyone else!" Jiang Liu, however, did not show any intention of helping Zhu Bajie and instead seemed to side with Sun Wukong.

"Master, you can't do this, always picking on me, the honest and kind Old Pig!" Zhu Bajie felt like crying when he heard Jiang Liu siding with Sun Wukong.

What's this? Hasn't master always liked me the most? Doesn't he love me anymore?

Feeling wronged, Zhu Bajie thought he had done nothing wrong. In fact, he felt more concerned about them sneaking off for a midnight snack.

Was that wrong?

Ignoring Zhu Bajie's antics, Jiang Liu continued, "In fact, Xiaobai himself feels confused and doesn't know whether he should take revenge. He asked me what to do, and I simply told him to follow his heart!"

"So Xiaobai, you haven't made up your mind over these days, have you?" Finally, Jiang Liu's gaze fell on Little White Dragon Aolie and he asked.

"Yes, Master, I, after all these days of consideration, I also don't know how to decide!" Little White Dragon Aolie, between expressions of distress, shook his head and spoke.

"So, the situation is quite simple, after all these years, the matter of Princess Wansheng and the Nine-Headed Serpent has indeed been a knot in your heart, it could even be said that this hatred has been kept in your heart day and night. Suddenly seeing the enemy before your own eyes, the suppressed anger of many years found an outlet at once, so, without thinking about anything, you acted on impulse! That was following your heart's true desire!"

"But, after fighting for a moment, as the hatred in your heart was partially vented, your thoughts became calmer, so, you still couldn't make up your mind on how to deal with Princess Wansheng and the Nine-Headed Serpent, which is why, seeing him flee for his life, you didn't know whether or not to deal the killing blow, and therefore, you didn't hurry to chase after him..."

"This..." Jiang Liu's analysis made Little White Dragon Aolie lower his head in thought, and as he pondered more, he felt increasingly alarmed.

Could it be that Master's analysis was actually reasonable? Could this analysis also truly reflect his own thoughts?

"Thank you, Master, for helping me understand my own feelings!" After thinking it over, feeling there was sense in Master's words, Little White Dragon had a clearer idea of his own thoughts and promptly thanked Jiang Liu earnestly.

"What need is there for thanks between you and me?" However, facing Little White Dragon's gratitude, Jiang Liu shook his head as he spoke.

"Amazing..." As for Sun Wukong and the others standing by, they exchanged glances, their faces filled with astonishment.

Indeed, Master's wisdom was truly fearsome, especially his grasp of the human heart; could it be that the Master could analyze so accurately what even Little White himself had failed to understand?

The title of Holmes was indeed extraordinary.

"Master, so impressive, Old Pig admires you to the point of prostrating in awe!" Even though he felt that the Master no longer loved him as before, Zhu Bajie still insisted on considering himself the Master's number one follower, and so, he was the first to speak up, cheering for Jiang Liu.

"The saying goes, 'The watcher sees more than the player,' so it's clear that Little White couldn't comprehend his own thoughts, whereas I, an observer, could see with clarity, no need for flattery, simple competence, no overpraise!"

In response to Zhu Bajie's praise, although Jiang Liu felt pleased internally, he kept up an appearance of nonchalance on the outside.

"An observer sees clearly? But I, Old Pig, am also an observer, so why didn't I see through it?" Scratching his pig head, Zhu Bajie murmured to himself in a low voice.

"So, that's because you are a pig!" Hearing this, Sun Wukong couldn't resist chiming in.

Upon hearing Sun Wukong's words, Zhu Bajie didn't seem scared; he glanced at him and said, "As if you, the observer, had already seen through it, had Master not analyzed the situation, could you have figured it out?"

"This, of course, I could have, haven't you heard the term 'as clever as a monkey'? That means monkeys are smarter than pigs!" Even though he himself hadn't realized it, when it came to arguing, Sun Wukong would not admit it, especially since the talk had reached this point.

"You're just being obstinate!" Zhu Bajie was left speechless by Sun Wukong's retort.

Indeed, the phrase 'as clever as a monkey' could suggest that monkeys are indeed clever, but when it comes to pigs, don't all sayings related to them connect to being foolish or dumb?

"Junior Brother Sha, judge for yourself!" Unable to find a response, Zhu Bajie turned to Sha Wujing and spoke, intending to get Sha Wujing on his side.

"Ah? Second Brother, what did you just say to First Brother?" However, facing Zhu Bajie's inquiry, Sha Wujing appeared clueless, seemingly unaware of what was going on.

Then, in a perfunctory manner, he said, "Both First Brother and Second Brother are correct!"

"Wujing ah!" Hearing Sha Wujing's remark, Jiang Liu suspected he wasn't as simple-minded as depicted in the original story, but rather more cunning and dark-hearted. After calling out, Jiang Liu asked, "What were you thinking just now?"

"Oh, Master!" Upon hearing Jiang Liu's question, Sha Wujing answered, "I was wondering, now that the Nine-Headed Serpent has run away, what will Little White do next? Just let it be? If that's the case, then hasn't Little White let them off?"

It had to be said, Sha Wujing's comment hit the nail on the head.

The Nine-Headed Serpent had escaped, yet he hadn't pursued, does that mean Little White was willing to let those from Wansheng Dragon Palace off the hook?

"Little White, what are you planning to do next? Have you made up your mind?" Jiang Liu turned his head, looking at Little White Dragon Aolie and asking.

"Indeed, if you intend to seek revenge, for that so-called Wansheng Dragon Palace, I, Old Sun, can smash it for you!" Sun Wukong offered with fierce loyalty, thumping his chest as he spoke.

"Thank you, Big Brother!" Little White Dragon Aolie thanked Sun Wukong.

Then, turning his head to Jiang Liu, after a short moment of contemplation, Aolie spoke, "Actually, Master, for this matter, I still want to make a personal trip to Wansheng Dragon Palace before deciding."

"Perhaps only after truly seeing Princess Wansheng, and the Dragon King Wansheng and the others, will I be able to understand what I should really do!"