Journey to the West: Tang Monk Conquers Everything-Chapter 748 - Xuanzang, how much longer do you intend to deceive me

748: Chapter 748: Xuanzang, how much longer do you intend to deceive me?

748 -748: Xuanzang, how much longer do you intend to deceive me?

Before making a move, it was of course necessary to first confirm whether the disciple impersonating Sect Master Tongtian was truly associated with the Journey to the West Pilgrimage Team.

Moreover, the more crucial point was to ascertain that fellow’s identity.

Whenever he acted, he wore a large cloak that completely shielded him from others’ scrutiny.

Just who could this impersonator be?

Looking at the Treasure-Seeking Mirror he had simulated in his hand, Maitreya Buddha took a deep breath, and then spoke, “Treasure Lotus Lantern!”

As Maitreya Buddha spoke, countless specks of starlight appeared on the Treasure-Seeking Mirror.

Then, these specks of starlight converged, forming the shape of an arrow.

After spinning a few circles, it pointed in a direction…

Upon seeing this direction, the smile on Maitreya Buddha’s face briefly froze.

From the direction indicated, wasn’t this arrow pointing precisely towards where Xuanzang had just departed?

“Could it be?

That disciple impersonating Sect Master Tongtian is truly related to the Journey to the West Team!?” Staring intently at the arrow, Maitreya Buddha murmured to himself with seriousness.

At the same time, his expression grew much more solemn.

It seemed that he had truly discovered something extraordinary.

“Alright, Little Dragon Maiden, you may return now!” After pondering deeply for a moment, Maitreya Buddha spoke to the Little Dragon Maiden beside him.

After giving the instruction, Maitreya Buddha’s figure moved, flying directly towards the direction indicated by the arrow.

Simultaneously, a strange glow passed by and Maitreya Buddha employed an ability to change his appearance, transforming into an ordinary person to elude detection.

He had simulated the Treasure-Seeking Mirror’s ability for roughly half an hour.

This period of time was neither too short nor too long.

Therefore, he had best not waste any time.

He carefully controlled his stature so as not to be discovered and flew cautiously towards the Journey to the West Pilgrimage Team.

Before long, Maitreya Buddha, hidden in the shadows, discovered that Xuanzang had already returned to the team.

Their group continued their westward journey, moving at a leisurely pace.

Hidden in the dark, Maitreya Buddha stealthily circled around the Journey to the West Pilgrimage Team.

Alright, after circling a wide arc, no matter his position, the arrow on the Treasure-Seeking Mirror always pointed towards the Journey to the West Pilgrimage Team.

It was conclusive evidence!

“The Treasure Lotus Lantern is indeed in their hands!?”

After making a full circle, Maitreya Buddha was certain, sinking into deep thought.

Indeed, if Xuanzang could produce two identical Fire Tip Spears, could he also conjure another Absolute Immortal Sword?

What kind of miraculous method was this!?

“But who is that disciple impersonating Sect Master Tongtian?” After pondering for a moment, Maitreya Buddha’s gaze swept over Jiang Liu and the rest of his companions.

Xuanzang?

It should be impossible.

After all, the last time he tested, Xuanzang and that person were seen in two different places at the same time.

Sun Wukong?

It seemed that he was the most likely candidate!

When he had tested before, although it was just Xuanzang alone, who’s to say Sun Wukong wouldn’t have followed him?

After all, it was universally acknowledged in the Three Realms that Sun Wukong’s Somersault Cloud was fast.

“So to say, all this time, it has been Sun Wukong impersonating the disciple of Sect Master Tongtian!?

So the Treasure Lotus Lantern, and even my Twenty-Four Sea Calming Pearls, are all in the hands of the Westward Pilgrims?” After speculating to himself, Maitreya Buddha pondered deeply.

“No wonder!” At the same moment, after confirming his thoughts, Maitreya Buddha came to a sudden realization.

No wonder these fellows, while impersonating the disciple of Sect Master Tongtian, appeared in the Purple Bamboo Forest, was it to rescue Princess Gaoyang?

“But Baosheng Buddha died at their hands, and even the Empress almost fell victim to their killing intent?”

“On the surface, they seem modest and polite, but who would have thought that Xuanzang would be so ruthless and vicious towards fellow members of the Buddhist Sect in his heart!?” Maitreya Buddha murmured to himself inwardly.

Upon considering this, his eyes flickered a few times, feeling that he had completely grasped Xuanzang’s weak point.

Towards members within their own sect, displaying ruthlessness and viciousness?

For the Buddhist Sect, this wasn’t anything surprising, after all, hadn’t Maitreya Buddha schemed against Guanyin as well?

However, it’s one thing to do something, but another to flaunt it openly.

“Looks like I can make good use of this secret!”

Thinking that he had fully caught Jiang Liu’s greatest weakness, Maitreya Buddha murmured to himself.

At the same time, the corners of his mouth slowly curled into a smile.

Initially, he had been willing to cooperate with the Jade Emperor and the Empress.

But now, having discovered that the impersonator of Sect Master Tongtian’s disciple was from the Journey to the West Pilgrimage Team, Maitreya Buddha felt he alone could completely manipulate them at will.

He no longer needed the power of the Great Jade Emperor and others to assist him.

“So, not only can I retrieve all twenty-four of my Sea Calming Pearls, but I can also acquire the Empress’s Treasure Lotus Lantern?”

Originally, I had agreed to return the Treasure Lotus Lantern to the Empress, but now, since I can obtain it myself, there’s no need to give it to her, right?

After pondering silently for a moment, Maitreya Buddha put away the Treasure-Seeking Mirror.

Then he contemplated how to find the Journey to the West Pilgrimage Team to implement the plan.

…

Unaware that his Treasure-Seeking Mirror had been simulated as an exotic treasure by Maitreya Buddha, Jiang Liu believed that he had smoothly completed a Fine Level task, earning 28 million Experience Points without spending much time—it was quite worthwhile.

Along the way, everything was uneventful, and during this time, Jiang Liu naturally took Good Corpse and a group of disciples to clear a few instances.

When the sun was setting, he finally threw out the Exquisite Immortal Mansion for the masters and disciples to eat and rest.

Knock knock knock!

However, just as Jiang Liu’s food was ready and the masters and disciples were about to feast, suddenly, there came a knocking at the door of the Exquisite Immortal Mansion.

“Master, I’ll go and open the door!” As the knocking sounded, Sha Wujing spoke.

Speaking, he stood up to open the door, and quickly opened the mansion’s door.

Then, he brought in a figure that was unexpected.

“The Buddha!?”

Seeing the chubby Maitreya Buddha with a broken arm and a face carrying a merry smile, Jiang Liu’s expression shifted as he exclaimed in surprise.

“Hehe, Xuanzang, are you all here?” Maitreya Buddha’s face wore a smile as he greeted everyone.

“We have seen the Buddha!” Jiang Liu got up and respectfully saluted Maitreya Buddha.

With Jiang Liu standing up to salute, the nearby Sun Wukong and others naturally followed suit, saluting one after another.

“Hehehe, no need for that, please sit down!” Maitreya Buddha gave off an approachable vibe, waved his hand with a gesture indicating there was no need for formalities, and told everyone to sit.

Seeing Maitreya Buddha’s merry demeanor, Jiang Liu’s heart stirred slightly.

Logically speaking, Maitreya Buddha had recently suffered many losses and should be in a bad mood. freёnovelkiss.com

Yet, why does he seem so happy?

Although he customarily wore a merry smile, today’s expression seemed especially different.

Could he have encountered something to be happy about?

“Buddha, it just so happens that our dinner is ready.

An early arrival is better than timely luck, why don’t you join us, Buddha?”

Though surprised inwardly, Jiang Liu maintained a calm appearance and invited Maitreya Buddha to dine with them.

“Alright, then I won’t be polite!” Hearing Jiang Liu’s invitation, Maitreya Buddha laughed, nodded, and responded.

He didn’t stand on ceremony and went directly to the head of the table at Jiang Liu’s invitation.

“Mmm, not bad, not bad.

Your food, Xuanzang, is as delicious as ever!” After sitting down and eagerly eating some of the food, Maitreya Buddha looked very satisfied, nodding his approval.

“Thank you for the compliment, Buddha!” Jiang Liu replied to Maitreya Buddha’s comment.

“You don’t need to stand on ceremony either.

Take a seat, sit down, let’s all eat together!” While eating, Maitreya Buddha also motioned for Jiang Liu and others to join the meal.

As Jiang Liu and the others sat down, they all began to dine together.

Soon, the atmosphere warmed considerably.

However, Jiang Liu and his companions at the table remained silent.

After all, with Maitreya Buddha present, there were some topics they couldn’t discuss.

Since that was the case, it was better not to speak at all—too much talk could lead to errors, right?

But Jiang Liu and his companions’ silence didn’t mean Maitreya Buddha had nothing to say.

After some rounds of drinks and a variety of dishes, while still eating heartily, Maitreya Buddha casually spoke to Jiang Liu, “Xuanzang, your journey for the scriptures is going smoothly, isn’t it?”

“Buddha, everything is fine!” Jiang Liu nodded and answered.

“Ah, that’s truly remarkable.

I originally thought you might lose the will to continue your westward journey for scriptures and possibly even give up on it!” On hearing Jiang Liu’s response, Maitreya Buddha appeared relieved and nodded.

“Buddha, what do you mean by that?” Maitreya Buddha’s words made Jiang Liu pause in his eating, and he promptly set down his chopsticks, looking puzzled.

“Xuanzang, do you think you can continue to deceive me?”

Seeing Jiang Liu’s reaction, Maitreya Buddha too put down his chopsticks, wearing an expression that seemed to see right through everything.

“What?” Yet, seeing Maitreya Buddha’s demeanor, Jiang Liu felt even more baffled.

Had he discovered something?

Was he saying that Jiang Liu was deceiving him?

“Initially, although the Tathagata saved Princess Gaoyang, in reality, he used her as a hostage to exchange for your westward journey for scriptures.”

“Today, since you’ve already rescued Princess Gaoyang, I thought you might have lost interest in the westward journey for scriptures, or perhaps you were even considering abandoning the quest altogether!”