Journey to the West: Tang Monk Conquers Everything-Chapter 1393 - 1391: Ksitigarbha Presents a Treasure
Temporarily putting aside the situation between Medicine Buddha and his disciple!
At this moment, Jiang Liu left the temple of Medicine Buddha and went straight to where Sun Wukong and the others were.
The Map of Mountains and Rivers hovered in midair, with the Good Corpse and Evil Corpse leading Sun Wukong and the others in a dungeon inside!
So, Jiang Liu wasn’t in a hurry, and waited outside.
Not long after, as they cleared the dungeon, they naturally came out one by one.
"Master, how did it go?" Knowing why Jiang Liu went to find Medicine Buddha, Sun Wukong asked.
Meanwhile, Zhu Bajie and the others were also staring at Jiang Liu.
"Overall, things went rather smoothly!"
Hearing this, Jiang Liu nodded and then briefly recounted his experience with Medicine Buddha to Sun Wukong and the others.
"Nine-Petaled Mysterious Spirit Grass, huh? I, Old Sun, have no idea where that is, never even heard of it!" Sun Wukong scratched the back of his head, shaking his head.
As he spoke, he also glanced at Zhu Bajie and the others.
"I, Old Pig, don’t know either!" Hearing this, Zhu Bajie and the others also each shook their heads!
Obviously, they had no information about the Nine-Petaled Mysterious Spirit Grass either!
After all, when it comes to the knowledge about the Art of Elixirs, they’re like someone who has nine out of ten holes open yet understands nothing!
"To find something, it’s naturally most convenient to use the Treasure-Seeking Mirror!" Jiang Liu smiled slightly, not surprised that Sun Wukong and the others didn’t know about the Nine-Petaled Mysterious Spirit Grass.
As he spoke, Jiang Liu flipped his hand, and a Treasure-Seeking Mirror appeared in his palm!
Then, Jiang Liu shouted "Nine-Petaled Mysterious Spirit Grass" into the Treasure-Seeking Mirror.
Stars gathered on the surface of the Treasure-Seeking Mirror, forming into an arrow that started rotating.
However, if the Treasure-Seeking Mirror knew the location of the Nine-Petaled Mysterious Spirit Grass, it should stop rotating after a few turns and point in one particular direction!
But the way the arrow on the Treasure-Seeking Mirror kept spinning showed no intention of stopping.
"Master, does this Treasure-Seeking Mirror also not know the whereabouts of the Nine-Petaled Mysterious Spirit Grass?" Looking at the mirror’s behavior, Sun Wukong and the others didn’t look too pleased as they spoke.
"It seems that, at least in the Mortal World, there is no trace of the Nine-Petaled Mysterious Spirit Grass!" Hearing this, Jiang Liu put away the Treasure-Seeking Mirror and shook his head.
"Since it’s not in the Mortal World, what about the Immortal Realm, Ghost Realm, or even the Demon Realm?" Sha Wujing suggested his idea upon hearing this.
"Hmm, Wujing’s idea is good; we should indeed try our luck in the other realms!" Jiang Liu nodded in agreement.
To speak of effectiveness, the effect of the Treasure-Seeking Mirror is indeed strong!
But the weakness of the Treasure-Seeking Mirror is also obvious, that it can only search within the current realm!
In gaming terms, it’s usable on the current map, but if you cross into another map, it won’t work.
"You guys, continue with the dungeon while I try these other realms!" Jiang Liu thought about it and decided to try those places; so he instructed Sun Wukong and the others before setting off.
After thinking it over, Jiang Liu moved, heading straight down into the Netherworld.
Soon, Jiang Liu reached the eerie Netherworld.
Immediately, Jiang Liu took out the Treasure-Seeking Mirror again and gave a shout!
The arrow on the Treasure-Seeking Mirror spun round and round, but still showed no signs of stopping!
Obviously, there was no trace of the Nine-Petaled Mysterious Spirit Grass in this Netherworld either.
"No wonder even Medicine Buddha had no clue about the Nine-Petaled Mysterious Spirit Grass; even with the Treasure-Seeking Mirror, it’s hard to find it!" Looking at the endlessly spinning arrow on the Treasure-Seeking Mirror, Jiang Liu sighed in frustration!
Then, he put away the Treasure-Seeking Mirror, ready to leave and check elsewhere.
"Sandalwood Merit Buddha, please stay your Zen Step!" However, at this moment, a voice suddenly rang out.
Upon hearing this, Jiang Liu’s figure paused, and he looked towards the source of the voice, seeing a shadow approaching!
"Tingdi? Why are you here?" Seeing the approaching figure, Jiang Liu was slightly taken aback and asked in surprise.
Indeed, the approaching figure was none other than Tingdi, a divine beast under Ksitigarbha, transformed into a Taoist Body.
As he spoke, Jiang Liu intentionally opened the character panel to take a look.
He had to, considering the grudges he had with the Immortals and Buddhas, especially with the Heavenly Court!
Therefore, Jiang Liu was wary that the Jade Emperor might use a shape-shifting ability to harm him, so he checked the character panel to be sure!
Upon checking the character panel, indeed, the figure before him was Tingdi.
"Greetings, Merit Buddha!" Upon approaching Jiang Liu, Tingdi pressed his palms together, performing a respectful salute to him with great seriousness.
"Enough, between us, there’s no need for such formality!" Seeing Tingdi’s manner, Jiang Liu waved his hand dismissively, speaking with indifference.
Yet secretly, Jiang Liu mused, as his cultivation level has reached its current stage, nearing the breakthrough to the Quasi-Saint Realm, even Tingdi shows more respect now?
"Merit Buddha, my trip here is to deliver a treasure to you!" Without any intention of wasting words, Tingdi began to speak!
While speaking, he raised his hand, and an ancient lamp appeared in his hand.
"This is..." As he looked at the ancient lamp in Tingdi’s hand, Jiang Liu’s expression changed slightly.
Jiang Liu recognized this ancient lamp, the first time he killed Maitreya Buddha, his lost soul fell into the hands of Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva!
At that time, Randeng Buddha and others went to Ksitigarbha Cave to demand Maitreya Buddha’s lost soul. Back then, Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva proposed his own condition, which was for Randeng Buddha to exchange his own Life-Bound Ancient Lantern.
Thus, this Life-Bound Ancient Lantern ended up in Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva’s hands.
Later, because he saved Maitreya Buddha, he lost this accompanying spirit treasure, and the two saints of the Buddhist Sect specially brought the Heaven and Earth Inkstone as compensation!
It was during that time that his Map of Mountains and Rivers was strengthened once by the Heaven and Earth Inkstone.
Now, the ancient lamp in Tingdi’s hand isn’t precisely the Life-Bound Ancient Lantern that Randeng Buddha handed over?
"This is? Did Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva instruct you to pass it to me?" Somewhat surprised, Jiang Liu withdrew his gaze from the ancient lamp, directing it at Tingdi, and asked for confirmation.
"Indeed, yes! This really is a command from the Bodhisattva for me to hand it to you!" Tingdi nodded his head and answered.
"Then, did the Bodhisattva mention anything else?" Jiang Liu pondered and followed up with Tingdi.
"Anything else? The Bodhisattva did not say anything more!" Tingdi shook his head in response.
"Just handing me Randeng Buddha’s accompanying ancient lamp without any further explanation?" Jiang Liu pondered silently.
No matter, since Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva said nothing else, there’s no need to press further; I’ll just send a message to inquire later.
"Alright, I understand, I’ll take the ancient lamp for now!" Jiang Liu extended his hand to receive the ancient lamp, simultaneously speaking to Tingdi.
"I’ve completed my task, so I won’t bother you further, Merit Buddha!" Seeing Jiang Liu had taken the ancient lamp, Tingdi’s task was fulfilled. After speaking a farewell, he swiftly turned and left.
Watching Tingdi’s departing figure, Jiang Liu pondered again, casting the Cloud Ascending Leaps spell, leaving the Netherworld, flying towards North Julu State!
The Netherworld had no trace of the Nine-Petaled Mysterious Spirit Grass, so I’ll check the Demon Realm.
Of course, while flying mid-air, Jiang Liu opened his dialogue window with Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva and sent a message over!
"Bodhisattva, I’ve received the ancient lamp given by Tingdi, could you kindly let me know if there’s anything else I should be aware of?"
"What explanation? I just suddenly felt like giving it to you; if you don’t want it, return it to me!" Soon, a reply came from Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva.
Looking at the message, Jiang Liu’s eye twitched. Alright, Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva’s explanation is quite strong.
What does Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva mean by giving me Randeng Buddha’s accompanying spirit treasure?
Jiang Liu’s heart more or less could guess something!
Since Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva is unwilling to speak plainly, Jiang Liu has no intention to ask further.
Besides, with such a treasure falling into my hands, using it wouldn’t do any harm, right?
"Yes! Dare not refuse a gift from the elderly, since you don’t want it, Bodhisattva, I’ll gladly accept it!" Jiang Liu returned a message to Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva, not intending to chat further, and closed the chat window.
Midway, Jiang Liu once again took out the ancient lamp of the accompanying spirit treasure, examining it closely.
As Jiang Liu scrutinized it, the attribute information of this ancient lamp also emerged before him.
Golden Lamp (Divine Level): Special Prop, Attack +????, Special Effect: Activating the Golden Lamp can enhance one’s movement speed by 100%, Note: Bound to Randeng Buddha, thus only able to exert the special effect, Durability 2501/3400.
"Is this another treasure similar to the Nine-Nine Soul-Scattering Gourd?" Observing the attribute information of the Golden Lamp, Jiang Liu’s eye slightly twitched.
Only able to exert the special effect? Meaning, I can only increase my movement speed with the Golden Lamp?
Alright, a 100% movement speed boost is indeed very fast; to some extent, it can indeed compensate for my shortcomings.
After all, when incarnated as a mysterious figure in black, with my attack and defense attributes reaching the Quasi-Saint level, encountering some Quasi-Saints who turn to escape could be hard to catch up!
Now with this Golden Lamp, it indeed serves some purpose.
Moreover, if I intend to scheme against Randeng Buddha in the future, this Golden Lamp is a vital bait.
Now that I have it, Jiang Liu attempts to use it!
Under the activation of mana, the flame on the Golden Lamp surged instantaneously, simultaneously, Jiang Liu’s figure rose significantly! Rapidly flying towards North Julu State.
