Journey to the West: Tang Monk Conquers Everything
Chapter 871 - 871: What is Asked For Is More Than Just a Task

From Jiang Liu's words and actions, the old man didn't feel that Jiang Liu was a kind person.

After all, when he was denied entry, he stomped his foot and directly created a large pit in the ground to intimidate. How could someone who uses such methods be a good person?

But since the King ordered all the citizens to offer up their children, using their children's hearts to refine the Elixir of Longevity, even the old man's grandson was forced to be part of the offering.

If there was an opportunity to save the children, the old man naturally hoped to save them.

Even if the hope was slim.

So, after Jiang Liu spoke, the old man was silent for a moment and then heavily nodded, saying, "Master, if you can truly save my grandson, I..."

"No!"

Before the old man could finish, Jiang Liu interrupted, saying, "I'm not just saving your child's life. I want to expose the evil face of that State Preceptor and rescue those 1,110 children!"

"Master indeed has great compassion!" For better or worse, people must bow under the roof, and hearing Jiang Liu's words, the old man echoed them, flattering Jiang Liu.

"Enough, stop the pointless talk! You formally ask for my help, that will make it more ceremonial!" Jiang Liu said to the old man, having no interest in idle chatter.

"Master!"

The old man's face turned serious as he said, "Please, Master, save the 1,110 children of our Biqiu Nation!"

"Hint: Task 'Great Act of Kindness' triggered. Task requirements: Successfully save 1,110 children of Biqiu Nation from having their hearts gouged out. Task success will award 1.5 billion Experience Points and 1 Epic Level Treasure Chest. Task failure will deduct 1.2 billion Experience Points. Accept/Reject?"

As the old man officially requested help, the system prompt arrived on schedule.

Upon hearing the prompt, Jiang Liu didn't hesitate and accepted the task immediately.

1.5 billion Experience Points and an Epic Level Treasure Chest reward — it was a decent task.

From an Experience Points perspective, it could surpass what he would gain from ten days to half a month of cultivation.

"Master always acts kindly!" said Sha Wujing softly, after hearing Jiang Liu guide and agree to the old man's request.

As they journeyed, the Master always helped others enthusiastically, even though Sha Wujing was used to it by now.

Still, seeing this, Sha Wujing felt deeply moved.

"Junior Brother Sha, don't say…" as Sha Wujing spoke, Sun Wukong whispered, "Master dislikes being praised as a good person; Master says 'giving a good person card' is a form of insult!"

"Oh, right, thank you for reminding me, Senior Brother!" Sha Wujing changed his expression and nodded seriously.

Indeed, if it wasn't for Senior Brother's reminder, he might have forgotten about this.

As Sha Wujing and Sun Wukong talked, Jiang Liu only glanced sideways at them without saying more.

Jiang Liu pondered; having accepted the task, he needed to complete it promptly.

An Epic Level task surely had some difficulty, but he needed to solve it quickly to focus on other quests.

Otherwise, spending too much time and energy here would be wasteful.

"Master, what should we do next?" Zhu Bajie asked softly.

"Regardless, we should first go to the Royal Palace and meet the King of Biqiu Nation," Jiang Liu said after a moment of contemplation.

As he spoke, Jiang Liu's gaze fell on Sun Wukong, saying, "Wukong, when in the royal hall, use your Fiery Eyes and Golden Gaze to see the State Preceptor's true identity!"

"Sure, Master! I, Old Sun, understand!" Sun Wukong nodded in agreement.

With the task accepted and understanding the situation, Jiang Liu did not intend to linger and bid farewell to the old man before leaving.

"Master, safe travels!" the old man said to Jiang Liu and his followers as they left.

Once Jiang Liu's group was out of sight, the old man closed his door, puzzled.

"Strange, they came in just to chat and then left?" the old man murmured in confusion.

Though he couldn't figure it out, he didn't dwell on it.

After all, the group seemed genuinely unmalicious, which was a good thing, and they hadn't taken advantage of him.

"Master, shall we expose the State Preceptor's true nature once we get to the Royal Palace?" Sun Wukong asked, believing his Master's judgment.

"No! You only need to see clearly first and then tell me. We are unfamiliar with this place; if we rashly claim the State Preceptor is an evil demon, the King won't believe us!" Jiang Liu said, shaking his head.

"Then Master, do you have a good plan?" Sun Wukong asked after some thought.

"It's simple. We will expose him in front of numerous people so the King can't protect him!" Jiang Liu said, having already devised a plan.

Because of the Elixir of Longevity, the King of Biqiu Nation even considered using 1,110 children's hearts as ingredients, showing his deep trust in the State Preceptor.

Therefore, to make the King believe the State Preceptor is an evil demon, the best way is for numerous citizens to witness it, making it impossible for the King to protect the State Preceptor.

Of course, another crucial point is worship!

Gathering faith can become destiny, which is very important for the Ming Sect.

Hence, if Jiang Liu could make the entire Biqiu Nation believe and worship him, it would be the most perfect outcome.

Jiang Liu's goal wasn't merely completing a task.

After pondering his plan briefly, Jiang Liu and his disciples headed to the palace gates.

"Please notify the King that I am a monk from the Great Tang in Eastern Land, journeying to the Western Heaven to seek scriptures, passing through his land, and need to request a Travel Permit Plaque from the King…" Jiang Liu said to the guards at the palace gates.

"A high monk from the Great Tang in Eastern Land? Wait here!" The guard, realizing Jiang Liu's status, didn't dare underestimate him, and after sizing up Jiang Liu and his party, he went to report.

After about the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, the guard returned, saying, "Master, His Majesty invites you all in!"

"Alright!" Jiang Liu nodded, leading Sun Wukong and the others into the palace of Biqiu Nation.

The palace looked impressive, but it had a sense of decay.

The civil and military officials on both sides were hanging their heads lifelessly, like walking corpses, with numb expressions.

On the throne sat a man who appeared to be in his fifties or sixties, wearing royal robes — presumably the King of Biqiu Nation.

Being already in his fifties or sixties, his desire for longevity made sense; older people tend to fear death more.

Besides, there was another figure standing above, holding a staff, who appeared to be in his sixties or seventies.

"Could this be the State Preceptor?" Jiang Liu thought, seeing the old man's honorable position.

His gaze fell on the elderly figure, silently opening the profile to examine.

ID: State Preceptor of Biqiu Nation (Blue).

Gender: Male.

Profession: Demon.

Level: 75.

Equipment: ...

"Eh? Level 75?" Looking at the elder's level data, Jiang Liu felt a bit shocked.

Though in his team, level 75 wasn't much, in the Mortal World, it was at Taiyi True Immortal level.

Such cultivation is quite formidable!

"Master, the State Preceptor is a White Deer Demon..." Just as Jiang Liu examined the profile, Sun Wukong whispered.

"White Deer Demon?" Jiang Liu pondered.

Jiang Liu remembered Biqiu Nation's plot involving using numerous children's hearts for refining the Elixir of Immortality but forgot about other details.

With Sun Wukong's reminder that the State Preceptor is a White Deer Demon, Jiang Liu recalled, indeed, in the original story, the State Preceptor was a White Deer Demon, conspiring with the King's beloved consort.

The White Deer Demon originated as the mount of Elder Immortal of South Pole, while the consort was a Fox Demon?

Ultimately, the White Deer Demon was subdued, and the Fox Demon was killed?

"Right, there's another segment," Jiang Liu recalled another scene from the TV version.

Sun Wukong transformed into Tang Monk to attend an appointment at the royal hall, where the State Preceptor and King sought Tang Monk's heart.

Tang Monk (Sun Wukong) spat out several hearts, asking the State Preceptor which one he wanted?

"You are the monk from the Great Tang in Eastern Land?"

As Jiang Liu reminisced, the King assessed Jiang Liu casually, intending to give Jiang Liu the Travel Permit Plaque quickly.

"Your Majesty! Wait!"

Just as the king was about to seal the plaque, the State Preceptor intervened.

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