My Journey to the West on the Heavenly Road

Chapter 103 Moon Swallowing Clam

"I beg the immortal to save my daughter, please!"

A whole family of people, old and young, knelt outside the guest post, screaming and mourning.

Cheng Er, who was full of sympathy, went to pull the old man in the crowd, "Old man, you go back first, we are here to do justice for the heavens, but that demon is powerful, so we have to think long-term."

"Ugh--"

In the guest house's room, Cheng Da lowered the window, sighed, and cursed angrily, "Demons are hateful!"

Jiang Yuan sat at the table, poured a cup of tea for Song Hongzhi who was opposite, and asked in a deep tone: "How much does Mr. Song know about Daze monsters?"

Listening to the wailing outside the window, Song Hongzhi felt sad and his face became more and more painful. He thanked him in a low voice and took the teacup, and said quietly:
"That demon was not born and raised in Daze, but moved from outside more than a hundred years ago."

"It is said that when he first came, he was not as hateful as he is now. He also helped the people who used to collect medicine and hunt in the Great Marsh. At that time, witch sacrifices were still popular, and there were villages that enshrined the monster."

"Over the past ten years, demons often responded to sacrifices, helped the people survive several floods and plagues, and once enjoyed the offerings of the people of the entire Dazedi."

"But I don't know when, after the demon showed up to help, he asked for a beautiful girl as a sacrifice. Later, he intensified and began to plunder, and even took away all the young girls in the village at once."

"Several villages rebelled angrily, and their families were directly wiped out. In the past, they sacrificed to the gods and became terrifying monsters. Now, Dazedi has been completely reduced to a devil's den. Everyone talks about it, and it is too late to avoid fear."

Although Song Hongzhi is not a local, but these days, in order to save his wife and daughter, he has made many inquiries, and people are sympathetic to his misery and willing to help him, so he knows no less information than any local.

Resisting grief, Song Hongzhi finished explaining the origin of the monster to Jiang Yuan, and Song Hongzhi fell into a stupor, staring down at the tea leaves drifting in the teacup, speechless.

Cheng Da waited for a while, and couldn't help asking: "Could it be that no one has come to get rid of this monster in the past hundred years?"

Song Hongzhi's body trembled, as if he had just woken up, "Yes, and there are quite a few. Among them, a Zen master in Mount Putuo was the most influential. At that time, people hundreds of miles away could see the pulsating Buddha's light in the Great Marsh. , heard the roar of the monster."

"However, in the end, I only saw a glimpse of the Buddha's light fleeing in embarrassment. Not long after that, the demon appeared again to do evil."

Cheng Da's eyes were shocked, he clicked his tongue and said: "It's so powerful, no wonder it has been rampant for more than a hundred years!"

Jiang Yuan, who had been listening quietly all this time, suddenly asked: "What is the body of the monster? Is it really the rumored toad?"

Song Hongzhi nodded, "Yes, in the ruins of some villages in Dazedi, you can see the statue of the monster, which is the image of a toad."

"What ability does he have, but does he have a magic weapon?" Jiang Yuan continued to ask.

Song Hongzhi was stunned for a moment, then looked up at Jiang Yuan steadfastly, hesitating what to say, he was afraid that if he said too much, it would scare Jiang Yuan and the others away.

Jiang Yuan guessed what Song Hongzhi was thinking, and said coldly: "The monster is already powerful, if you don't know its details, how can you deal with it?"

Song Hongzhi immediately said: "Don't be angry, Elder Immortal. It's not that Song wants to hide it, but that no one, um, or those who have seen his methods are long gone, and all that remains are legends."

At this time, the door was pushed open, and Cheng Er, who shook his head and sighed wearily, walked in, "It can be regarded as persuading him!"

Jiang Yuan turned his head to look out the window, and saw the family whose daughter had been kidnapped, supporting each other, turning their heads three times at a step, and gradually leaving with sobs.

Cheng Er sat down, took the teapot and poured himself a cup of tea, drank it in one gulp, moistened his throat, and asked, "What, what kind of foot is that monster?"

After Cheng Da quickly explained to his younger brother, Jiang Yuan signaled Song Hongzhi to continue, "What are these legends?"

Song Hongzhi organized the language.

"It is said that when the demon was still offering sacrifices to the gods, he once managed floods for the people. He swallowed the entire flood in one gulp, then ran to the seashore, and spit out the flood again."

"People praised its supernatural powers, and the demon boasted that he could swallow the moon in one gulp, not to mention floods. Hence, the name 'Moon Swallowing Clam' came out."

Cheng Er was dumbfounded, and blurted out: "Swallow the moon?! What kind of supernatural power is this?"

Jiang Yuan frowned and thought, what is the law of heaven and earth in his sleeve?Mustard seed Nasumi?Or some kind of magic weapon?

Song Hongzhi, a mortal, naturally couldn't answer, so Jiang Yuan asked again: "Has that demon exposed his own roots, such as where did he come from and where did he get the Tao?"

Song Hongzhi thought for a long time, then shook his head and said, "I haven't heard of it."

This is troublesome. The fighting skills in Journey to the West are mainly magic weapons, followed by magical powers.

Just like Sun Wukong's opponents on the way to learn the scriptures, the most difficult ones are the monsters with powerful magic weapons headed by Taishang Laojun's Qingniu Jing, Maitreya Buddha's Yellow Eyebrow King, and Avalokitesvara's Golden Hair.

When they have a magic weapon, even their masters have to play tricks, first take away the magic weapon, and then take it back.

Furthermore, there are the great monsters with unique supernatural powers, such as Jiuling Yuansheng, Scorpion Spirit, Honghaier, Bull Demon King, etc.

Of course, Zhen Yuanzi, the ancestor of the Earth Immortal, is also indispensable. He has the world in one hand and takes Monkey King like a bag.

Therefore, it is not clear whether the demon's "swallowing the moon" power is a magic weapon or a supernatural spell. I really can't take it lightly. Not everyone has the tyrannical life-saving ability of Monkey King.

Tang Seng's ability to save his life again and again is also due to the four-valued meritorious service, the five directions to reveal the truth, and the guardians and other gods to protect him in the dark.

So this time, the investigation should focus on the monster's roots. Jiang Yuan set his goal and was about to speak when he heard Cheng Da ask: "Do you know how many monster soldiers are under the demon's command?"

Song Hongzhi replied in fear: "No less than ten thousand!"

"So many?" The Cheng brothers exclaimed.

Song Hongzhi gritted his teeth and said, "I'm only talking about soldiers under the command of demons. Dazeland has now been reduced to a land of demons, and there are monsters almost everywhere."

The brothers of the Cheng family were stunned for a while, unable to speak for a long time. After recovering, Cheng Da clenched his fists and said with a sad face: "Our Shenfu alone is not enough."

Only then did Jiang Yuan realize that there were demon soldiers, but after thinking for a while, he comforted the Cheng brothers:

"According to what Mr. Song said, that monster often acts alone. The so-called monster soldiers should only be used to boost their momentum, and they don't have any tactics."

The faces of the Cheng family brothers looked a little better, but they were still worried. Looking at Jiang Yuan, they asked:

"Brother, you said that the gods joined forces with Biyan Xianjun and Taoxian empress, yes, and the master of the Three Immortals Temple, can they suppress the demons?"

"Touch the demon's feet first."

Jiang Yuan shook his head, and then arranged a plan, "Rest early today, recharge your energy, and go explore Dazedi tomorrow."

Song Hongzhi waited for Jiang Yuan to finish speaking, and immediately said nervously, "Prince Immortal, when are you going to save my wife and daughter?"

"It's still the same sentence, the monster is powerful, and it needs to be considered in the long run."

Jiang Yuan replied calmly, but Song Hongzhi's blood rushed to the top in an instant, and he said violently: "My wife and daughter have been taken away for half a month. If we don't rescue them, it will be too late!"

In fact, since the monster ran to the town a hundred miles away from Dazedi to snatch the girl, it meant that Song Hongzhi's wife and daughter might have met with misfortune, and it was already too late.

The moment the Yaofeng left, Jiang Yuan already understood, but Song Hongzhi hadn't figured it out yet, or rather, he didn't want to think about it.

Song Hongzhi was restless and furious, but Jiang Yuan remained calm.

The Cheng family brothers were full of sympathy for Song Hongzhi, and their inner chivalry made them want to agree on the spot and set out to save people immediately, but in the end, their reason suppressed their impulse and silently bowed their heads.

Soon, the only sound left in the room was Song Hongzhi's howling like a wounded beast.

Until he was exhausted and his throat was so hoarse that he could no longer make a sound, the haggard middle-aged man grabbed Jiang Yuan's arm with bloodshot eyes, and shouted desperately: "Take me, let's go together, Dazedi!"

Although he was shouting, Jiang Yuan had to lean over to hear what he said.

"it is good."

Jiang Yuan nodded, Song Hongzhi closed his eyes and passed out.

"Oh, poor man." Cheng Er shook his head and sighed, then stepped forward to support the middle-aged man, "Let him rest in our room."

Jiang Yuan looked up at Cheng Er, frowned and said, "You want to take him into Daze?"

Cheng Er paused and asked in surprise, "Didn't you promise him, brother?"

Jiang Yuan didn't speak, Cheng Da slapped his younger brother on the back, and reprimanded him: "You idiot, there are monsters everywhere in the Great Marsh, what can he do as a scholar without the strength to restrain a chicken, what can he do, hold back?"

Cheng Er immediately came to his senses, and said embarrassedly: "Uh, I was also blinded by his pitiful appearance."

"Send him to his companions."

After Jiang Yuan finished his orders, Cheng Er was about to leave when Jiang Yuan added: "Leave him a letter, saying that if we save his wife and daughter, we will send them here."

"Brother, what do you mean?" Cheng Er scratched his head, not quite understanding.

Cheng Da's eyes lit up, and after looking at Jiang Yuan with admiration, he slapped him again, "Brother is trying to prevent him from rushing into Daze alone to die after we leave."

Cheng Er suddenly realized, and immediately praised Jiang Yuan: "My brother is still thoughtful."

"Go ahead, and then you all go to rest too. Let's set off early tomorrow so as not to disturb the people in the town."

After walking away, only Jiang Yuan and the bored golden-haired mouse were left in the room, stroking their hair.

Jiang Yuan got up and walked to the window, pushed open the pane, and looked towards the direction of Daze with his hands behind his back, his eyes were deep.

The golden mouse jumped onto the table, poured himself a glass of water, drank it, and said to Jiang Yuan, "Are you worried?"

Jiang Yuan shook his head slightly, "This trip is just an investigation, and the battle will be left to God Lord Dayao. There will be trouble, but it will not be dangerous."

"Then what are you thinking?" the golden mouse touched the corner of its mouth and asked curiously.

Jiang Yuan said leisurely: "I'm thinking, how did the moon-swallowing clam turn from a god sacrificed to a demon."

The Golden Retriever sneered, and said disdainfully: "What else can it be, I can't suppress my demon nature."

Jiang Yuan was noncommittal, but he felt that it should not be that simple.

(End of this chapter)