Journey to the West: Treasure Vase of the Great Dao-Chapter 695 - 344 First Encounter with the Monkey

Lu Yu smiled and pointed to Chenxiang, "This is the disciple I just accepted!"

When Marshal Ma heard this, his face showed a surprised expression. It was known that Mr. Lu had not taken on a disciple in many years, and even though he had been preaching at Huaguo Mountain for many years, he had never made an exception. Today, it was unprecedented for him to take on a disciple, so he looked at Chenxiang with great curiosity, which made Chenxiang somewhat embarrassed.

"Congratulations, Sir, for gaining an excellent pupil," Marshal Ma quickly congratulated Lu Yu. He had seen the commotion just now and naturally knew of Chenxiang's potential, which promised a future full of greatness.

"Finally, he has taken the first step on the path of Immortal Dao, but the road ahead is still long." Though he said this, a happy smile still hung on Lu Yu's face.

The Rakshasa Princess said with a smile, "Chenxiang, congratulations, for you've stepped into Immortal Dao and found a great master."

The renowned Mr. Lu was even known to the Rakshasa Princess, who had long lived in seclusion in the deep palace. He was a true VIP of the Three Realms, so esteemed that even her mother-in-law would bow and greet him. For Chenxiang to take such a master was an incredibly fortunate fate.

"You go and catch up with your friends first, then come find me at The Water Curtain Cave. I'll pass on some basic knowledge about cultivation," Lu Yu instructed before he rapidly left.

Watching the direction in which Lu Yu had departed, Chenxiang bowed deeply, still feeling an unreal sensation at this moment. He had managed to take Lu Yu as his master so smoothly, which was beyond his expectations.

"Perhaps, I was the master's disciple a long time ago," Chenxiang murmured to himself, recalling the dream where the mysterious man in blue hovered over the turbulent sea—it was his master indeed.

"Chenxiang, you are really lucky. That's Mr. Lu, a well-known and well-respected VIP throughout the Three Realms!" Seeing Lu Yu leaving, the Rakshasa Princess excitedly jumped in front of Chenxiang, happily saying.

"Ah?"

Seeing Chenxiang's confused look, the Rakshasa Princess laughed coquettishly with dazzling eyes, "Don't tell me you still don't know about Mr. Lu's identity?"

"What identity does the master have?" Chenxiang asked naturally.

This question surprised the Rakshasa Princess. She walked around Chenxiang, sizing him up from head to toe, then realized he genuinely didn't know.

With her delicate hands, the Rakshasa Princess caressed her forehead and said speechlessly, "You really don't know. Mr. Lu's real name is Lu Yu. He is a famous VIP in the Three Realms, a saint of the human race, revered as the 'Tea Saint.' He is the one who, wielding a treasured sword, slew the Demon King of Lion Camel City and made his name feared across the Three Realms."

The princess recounted all she knew about Lu Yu, leaving Chenxiang in awe. In his eyes, his master was already powerful, but he had not imagined he would be this formidable.

"Moreover, Mr. Lu owns the Heaven and Earth Spirit Root, the Enlightenment Tea Tree. You'll have an unending supply of Enlightenment Tea in the future—don't forget to share a cup with me then!" the Rakshasa Princess said with a laugh.

"Don't worry, if I have a cup, you have one too!" Chenxiang blurted out in reply.

However, he noticed the girl across from him blush at these words, "Annoying!" she said, then turned and walked away, leaving Chenxiang baffled, wondering when he had offended this young lady again.

Unable to comprehend, he decided not to think further and walked toward The Water Fall Cave.

When he first arrived at Huaguo Mountain, Sun Shier had proudly taken him to visit The Water Fall Cave, so he was quite familiar with its location.

Upon reaching The Water Fall Cave, he found that Lu Yu had already been waiting inside, and standing beside him was a monkey in golden armor, looking at him curiously. For some reason, Chen Xiang always felt that there was something evasive in the monkey's gaze.

However, he quickly guessed the identity of the monkey, after all, he had once had Cui Heming, a devoted fan of the Great Saint, by his side, so with just one glance, he knew that this must be the master of Huaguo Mountain, the renowned Great Sage Equalling Heaven.

"So this is your newly accepted disciple, huh? Well, not bad, not bad. From now on, I'll be your martial uncle. If anyone bullies you, just come to me. Lao Sun will stand up for you," the monkey leaped forward and patted Chen Xiang's shoulder warmly.

For some reason, Chen Xiang always felt that his martial uncle seemed a bit afraid of him. But he quickly dismissed the thought, considering this was the Great Sage Equalling Heaven who had once caused havoc in the sky, how could he possibly be afraid of a nameless nobody like himself?

What he didn't know was that the monkey, due to his divulging of the Third Holy Mother's descent to marry a mortal while intoxicated, had caused Yang Jian to kill his own kin, rendering Chen Xiang an orphan. This filled the monkey with guilt whenever he saw Chen Xiang, which allowed Chen Xiang to sense something was amiss. Fortunately, the monkey's great reputation and prestige prevented Chen Xiang from thinking too deeply about it.

Lu Yu, watching the somewhat embarrassed monkey, secretly smiled, never expecting that this fearless monkey could also have such moments.

Nevertheless, he promptly interrupted their conversation to help the monkey out of the awkward situation, lest the fellow cause a scene later. freeωebnovēl.c૦m

"Chen Xiang, now that you have achieved Heavenly Gate Foundation Establishment, you have officially stepped into the path of Immortal Dao. There are some things you must know now," he then proceeded to explain the taboos in cultivation and the categories of the Five Immortals, causing Chen Xiang's eyes to sparkle continuously. A brand new and incredibly magnificent world unfolded before him, giving him a sense of enlightenment.

"Rescuing your mother is not an easy task. It sounds simple to conquer heaven as a human, but it is extremely difficult to achieve. You must be mentally prepared!" Lu Yu said solemnly.

Upon hearing this, Chen Xiang lifted his head, his eyes bright and resolute. "Rest assured, teacher. I have long been prepared in my heart, and I would not regret it even if it costs me my life nine times over!"

Hearing Chen Xiang's decisive words and seeing his unwavering gaze, Lu Yu silently nodded. Without such courage and determination, the idea of conquering heaven as a human would be pure fantasy.

"In the coming time, you should diligently cultivate here in Huaguo Mountain and lay a solid foundation. After some time, I will send you down the mountain to search for materials to forge a Heaven-breaking Weapon."

Lu Yu's words ignited endless hope in Chen Xiang's heart. Even though he knew the road ahead was fraught with difficulties, at least he saw a glimmer of hope. Rescuing his mother was no longer just a verbal promise.

With a respectful bow to Lu Yu, Chen Xiang then withdrew, eager to begin his new cultivation. Now, every moment was precious to him.

Watching Chen Xiang's retreating figure, the monkey quietly heaved a sigh of relief. He simply could not face Chen Xiang with dignity, especially knowing that the young man's loneliness was because of him, and it made him extremely uncomfortable.

"If you feel embarrassed, just do me a favor!" Lu Yu's voice timely sounded in his ear.