CHAPTER 1051: CHAPTER 1051: JIANG LIU: LOOKS LIKE I HAVE TO TAKE ACTION AGAINST THE HEAVENLY COURT

After finishing another day of cultivation in the dungeon, Jiang Liu rested on the back of the White Dragon Horse, secretly pondering in his heart.

The existence of the White Mouse Demon was originally used as bait to lure the Immortals and Buddhas to make a move. Long Eyebrow descending to the Lower Realm was not only successful but also managed to obtain my blood, prolonging his life by thousands of years.

Logically speaking, Long Eyebrow’s successful example should make many Immortals and Buddhas even more tempted.

However, Long Eyebrow turned around and got killed, how would this make the other Immortals and Buddhas feel?

Indeed? The team on the Journey to the West for Scriptures is at the heart of the Immeasurable Kalpa, perilous beyond measure? Even if Long Eyebrow successfully obtained my Essence Blood, extended his life by thousands of years, he ultimately perished?

So, extremely dangerous? Even trying to seize the White Mouse Demon by his side is impossible?

Even if the team on the Journey to the West for Scriptures did not kill him, under this Immeasurable Kalpa, he would certainly die?

Thinking this way, if even strong beings at the Great Luo Golden Immortal Late Stage cannot avoid this fate of dying and vanishing, wouldn’t it scare the myriad Immortals and Buddhas, making them reluctant to act?

"Sigh..."

Thinking of this, and realizing it’s been some time since leaving Fengmen Village without encountering any Immortals or Buddhas descending to trouble him, Jiang Liu couldn’t help but secretly sigh.

If that’s truly the case, it seems the situation is somewhat beyond my expectations, and wanting the White Mouse Demon to play the role of bait effectively might be difficult?

"Melons for sale, melons for sale..."

Just as Jiang Liu and his party were lazily making their way along the Journey to the West for Scriptures, suddenly, a sound of hawking arose, catching Jiang Liu and the others’ attention.

"Master, there are watermelons for sale up ahead, very large ones, let’s go buy a few?"

Seeing a figure sitting by the roadside not too far ahead, with dozens of large watermelons placed in front, Zhu Bajie’s eyes gleamed as he spoke to Jiang Liu.

"You silly one..."

Before Jiang Liu could say anything following Zhu Bajie’s words, Sun Wukong couldn’t help but step forward, grabbing Zhu Bajie’s ear and said, "Don’t you think about it? In this wilderness, where hardly anyone travels, why would someone be selling melons here?"

"Indeed, second brother, elder brother is right, besides, it’s just the start of spring now, not the season for ripe watermelons!" Sha Wujing chimed in, asserting his presence.

"Hey? Listening to both of you, it does make some sense!" Listening to Sun Wukong and Sha Wujing’s analysis, Zhu Bajie seemed to sense something was amiss, slightly nodding in agreement.

Glancing at Zhu Bajie, he certainly has good insight, yet often blunders due to his pig form, giving a consistent impression of foolishness.

Could it be due to his life as a pig?

Although secretly mocking in his heart, Jiang Liu remained calm on the surface.

Despite realizing this melon-selling situation was indeed suspicious, Jiang Liu instead approached.

Unlike the Tang Monk from the original work who would immediately avoid it, Jiang Liu was eager for someone to attempt harm, which was essentially delivering Experience Points up his doorstep?

Moving forward, Jiang Liu naturally first opened the character view to see what kind of deity this wilderness melon seller might be.

Character view.

Muttering in his heart, soon a translucent character view appeared before Jiang Liu’s eyes.

Glancing at it, this person surprisingly turned out to be Tingdi, causing Jiang Liu to pause slightly...

Last time, Tingdi specifically appeared to inform me about Long Eyebrow, and now, here he is again in front of me? Is there important news for me?

"Melons for sale, Master, would you like to buy a watermelon? It’s very sweet!" The man selling melons shouted to Jiang Liu upon seeing him approach.

Jiang Liu dismounted and came to the melon stand, pretending not to recognize Tingdi’s identity, asking, "These melons? How are they sold?"

"All these melons are similar in size, so one silver each!" Tingdi replied.

"One silver each? So expensive!? Normally, one silver can buy five or six watermelons!" Hearing this, Sun Wukong couldn’t help but exclaim, glaring at Tingdi like he was a swindler, seemingly ready to act.

"Elder, can prices in the wilderness be the same as in the city? I earn hard money here!" Glancing at Sun Wukong, Tingdi responded with a look of grievance.

"Alright, though one silver is pricey, it’s rare to buy watermelons, so it’s not too bad!" Jiang Liu didn’t say much, going along with Tingdi’s act.

At the same time, he squatted down, casually picking up a watermelon and giving it a tap.

"Master, this watermelon is good, it’s ripe, guaranteed sweetness!" As Jiang Liu squatted and picked a melon, Tingdi grabbed a large watermelon beside him and handed it to Jiang Liu.

"Really? In that case, I’ll take this watermelon!" Tingdi deliberately chose a melon for himself, and Jiang Liu’s heart stirred slightly. He guessed this melon might have some trick, so he nodded.

"Wait, Master, this watermelon is less than twenty pounds each. Old Pig here can eat several of these by himself. If we only buy one, how will there be enough for us to eat?!" Hearing Jiang Liu saying to buy only one, Zhu Bajie couldn’t help but speak up.

"Alright then, let’s get five!" Listening to Zhu Bajie, Jiang Liu helplessly shook his head.

Immediately, he took out five taels of silver and bought five watermelons.

"Thank you, Master, thank you, Master!" Watching Jiang Liu buy five watermelons, Zhu Bajie said with a smile.

While talking, Jiang Liu and the others each carried a watermelon and continued on their way.

Sitting on the back of the White Dragon Horse, Jiang Liu and the others continued westward. Originally, Jiang Liu was secretly waiting for Tingdi to call out and deliver some message.

Unexpectedly, even after sitting on the White Dragon Horse for a long time, Tingdi didn’t say a word and just watched them leave.

"It seems like what he wanted to say is inside this melon?" After walking for more than a mile, when Jiang Liu turned around and could no longer see Tingdi, he looked down slightly and touched the large watermelon he was holding.

*Crunch crunch*

Zhu Bajie punched the watermelon, cracking it open, and then bent his head down to devour it, his face covered in watermelon juice.

"Mm, delicious, really sweet!"

Soon, Zhu Bajie had almost finished one watermelon, then he turned to the side and looked at the White Mouse Demon: "Sister White Mouse, such a big watermelon must be heavy for you to hold. Let me help you?"

Seeing Zhu Bajie’s pig head with watermelon juice all over, even a seed on his nose, the White Mouse Demon stepped back in disgust and said, "No, this watermelon is for the Holy Monk to eat..."

"Give it to him; I have one here, that’s enough!" Hearing the White Mouse Demon, Jiang Liu spoke up.

With Jiang Liu’s words, the White Mouse Demon handed the watermelon to Zhu Bajie.

Then she turned her head to Jiang Liu on the horse, saying, "Holy Monk, carrying a watermelon, isn’t it tiring? Shall I help you with it?"

"No need, I can hold it myself!" Hearing the White Mouse Demon, Jiang Liu shook his head slightly.

"Master, I initially thought that guy might be here to trouble us. Who knew he was just selling a few watermelons!" Sun Wukong casually handed his watermelon to Zhu Bajie, then looked at Jiang Liu in surprise.

Hearing Sun Wukong’s surprised words, Jiang Liu smiled slightly, raising the melon in his hand, and said, "The last watermelon is still here; you might not be entirely correct!"

"Oh? Master, you mean there’s something wrong with this melon?" Hearing Jiang Liu, Sun Wukong raised his eyebrows slightly, asking in surprise.

"Whether it is or isn’t, we can find out by opening it!" Smiling, Jiang Liu didn’t say much. Holding the watermelon in one hand, he took up the Thunder Halberd in the other hand and gently tapped the melon.

The watermelon split open under the tap, and Jiang Liu handed the Thunder Halberd to the White Mouse Demon next to him, then used both hands to pry open the watermelon.

Sure enough, there was more than meets the eye inside the watermelon, with a paper note folded and stuffed inside.

Jiang Liu casually gave the cracked watermelon to Sha Wujing beside him and unfolded the paper note.

Sun Wukong and the others, naturally curious, gathered around to look.

There was a paper note hidden inside the watermelon? What does it say on it?

Unfolding the paper note, Jiang Liu looked at it, then furrowed his eyebrows slightly.

The note mentioned that the Empress had gone to Ksitigarbha Cave to investigate the reason for Long Eyebrow’s resurrection.

Although Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva didn’t tell the Empress the truth, seeing how concerned the Empress was, it was obvious she was determined to find out.

"So soon, Long Eyebrow’s resurrection was discovered by the Empress?" Reading the contents of the note, Jiang Liu murmured to himself.

After resurrecting Long Eyebrow, he had Long Eyebrow go to the Ming Sect. Although he didn’t tell Long Eyebrow to hide out of sight, logically, Long Eyebrow staying in the Ming Sect shouldn’t be easily discovered.

Unexpectedly, the Empress found out so quickly.

"For Long Eyebrow’s matter, the Empress even personally went to Ksitigarbha Cave? It seems I’ve underestimated the grudges between the Empress and Long Eyebrow!" Putting away the note, Jiang Liu murmured to himself.

Of course, it’s evident from the fact that the Empress couldn’t resist trying to assassinate Long Eyebrow, and now Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva specifically informed him.

"Originally, there was no rush to act against the Heavenly Court forces, but now it seems there’s no need to wait..."