Journey to the West: Treasure Vase of the Great Dao-Chapter 292 - 70 Xiao Qi

Big Black Donkey quickly set down his wine cup and said, "How about I do it again?"

Lu Yu said with a smile, "No need, I appreciate the sentiment. Go ahead and start eating."

At his command, everyone embarked on their culinary journey. Big Black Donkey had already transformed into a gluttonous beast, and countless delicious foods flowed into his stomach like water. He kept exclaiming, "Delicious, so delicious!"

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The others were left staring at his terrifying eating method, absolutely dumbfounded.

Perhaps sensing that something was amiss with the others, Big Black Donkey, who had been eating ravenously, slowly lifted his head and looked at the shocked crowd, asking in confusion, "What’s wrong, why aren’t any of you eating?"

Everyone burst into laughter, leaving Big Black Donkey utterly perplexed. Deciding it was not worth the effort to try to understand, he simply lowered his head and continued his binge eating and drinking.

Lu Yu watched with a warm heart, thinking perhaps those Immortals who had founded their sects did so to offset the loss of humanity that came with cultivating, thus they opened their gates wide.

He also thought of Wu Meiniang, who was still diligently studying in the depths of the palace, and Xiao Qi, who, in accordance with his father’s last wish, had gone to Black Water River.

Just then, he heard Liu Qingyun sigh lightly, "If only Xiao Qi were here, he really enjoys these kinds of gatherings."

Having grown up with many brothers, Xiao Qi was naturally fond of lively scenes; but as the Jing River Dragon King had died and his brothers had scattered, such opportunities had become rare.

Lu Yu also fell into a reverie. Indeed, he wondered how that once mischievous Dragon Son was faring now. According to the pace of Monkey and the others, they should be nearing Black Water River by now.

Meanwhile, Xiao Qi, who Lu Yu and Liu Qingyun were thinking about, was at that very moment quietly cultivating in Black Water River, accompanied by an elderly man.

"Dragon Son, the Western-bound Monk you asked this old man to inquire about has news," the elder said, stroking his long white beard and speaking with a smile.

"Thank you, River God. Once the Holy Monk of the West arrives, I’ll need your help to put on a good show," Xiao Qi, opening his eyes, which flashed with a bright spark, said with a smile.

"Dragon Son, you’re too polite. I, a minor deity, chanced to gain a Divine Position, but without recognition from the Heavenly Court or a divine seal. You, sir, were generous enough to shelter me and even bestowed upon me the Water God Seal, making me the true Water God of Black Water River. This kindness is as a rebirth for me; such a small matter is hardly a bother," the elder said, waving his hands dismissively.

Xiao Qi responded with a gentle smile, "Even so, the seal is of little use to me. My aspirations lie elsewhere. I came here to cultivate with a mission, and once it’s complete, I shall leave to find my master. That you are willing to take on such a responsibility, I am the one who is grateful."

"But Dragon Son, are you truly set on stopping this Holy Monk? In my investigations, I’ve gathered quite a bit about them," the elder said, somewhat worriedly.

"Oh? What have you heard? Tell me."

"This Holy Monk is no ordinary man. I’ve heard people say he is a good man who has cultivated for ten lifetimes, and eating a piece of his flesh can grant eternal life."

Xiao Qi glanced at him skeptically and said, "You’re not thinking of eating the Monk, are you? That doesn’t sound like you."

The elder hurriedly waved his hands and said, "Dragon Son jests. I was born of the human race; how could I contemplate such a thing? I merely mention it as a curiosity, nothing more."

"Let me tell you, it’s of no consequence. The idea that eating a piece of a person can grant eternal life is nothing more than a ruse to fool the unenlightened. Eternal life is hard to come by. If a mere bite of human flesh were enough, it would be the subject of jokes. True immortality is always cultivated, not eaten."

Upon hearing this, the elder spoke with a sense of righteous indignation, "Whoever spreads such words deserves to be condemned. I’ve also carefully investigated this Holy Monk. He’s a devout and compassionate monk who’s intent on journeying to Western Heaven to obtain the True Scriptures and save all beings. Spreading such rumors is clearly an attempt to block his path."

"This isn’t as simple as it seems on the surface. The quest for the scriptures is directly connected to Heaven and involves powerful figures of all three realms in their schemes. It’s not something that minor characters like us can alter. Tell me the other news you have about them," Xiao Qi said, offering consolation.

"I’ve heard that the Holy Monk has three disciples, each with vast Divine Skills, slaying demons and eradicating evils with ease. If we truly attempt to obstruct their journey to the West, we might be putting our lives in jeopardy," the elder said, frowning. His aged face looked even older, his deep wrinkles set in an expression of profound sorrow.

The Dragon Son, however, smiled and said, "Don’t worry about it at all. The leader among them is none other than the Great Sage Equalling Heaven, who caused Havoc in Heaven five hundred years ago. His Mana is strong, his combat power unparalleled. He has claimed the lives of countless Demon Kings along the way. But I’m not worried about my own safety."

Seeing the elder’s puzzled look, Xiao Qi continued with a smile, "That’s because he’s my uncle-master. He naturally won’t strike me down. All we need to do is delay them for a while. When the right moment comes, we’ll let them continue westward, and I can fulfill my duties and return to my cave abode to see my master."

"But if he’s your senior, why would you obstruct their journey even for a little while?"

"That is Heaven’s Secret, and it delves far deeper than you can imagine. It’s better for you not to know. With a major shift imminent in the three realms, the more you know, the greater the danger. You should just peacefully guard Black Water River as the Water God, and refrain from getting involved in these matters; otherwise, the loss of soul and spirit may be just around the corner," Xiao Qi said, looking at the old man before him, recalling his hard work in recent days and thus gave him a sincere warning.

The elder had perceived the gravity of the situation from Xiao Qi’s words. Knowing the Dragon Son’s extraordinary background and his lack of pretension, while somewhat hasty in temperament, he recognized him as a good person. He was saying this for the elder’s own good, so he nodded to show that he understood.

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"Then let’s get ready to give the Holy Monk and my uncle-master a proper welcome," Xiao Qi said, chuckling.

Xiao Qi, having quietly cultivated in Black Water River for a long time, could no longer suppress his combative nature. He was eager to test the current extent of his own strength.

He came from a remarkable lineage and was born with Divine Power. After receiving diligent instruction from Lu Yu, his cultivation had advanced rapidly. However, for a long time, he had heeded Lu Yu’s advice, focusing on character and temperament, gradually shedding the violence in his heart to become what he was now. Yet he had always looked for an opportunity to assess his own strength, unfortunately never finding the right time.

Upon hearing that his uncle-master’s two disciples were experts in Water Battle, he was more than ready to meet them.