Journey to the West: Tang Monk Conquers Everything
Chapter 920 - 920: The Love That Is Hard to Speak Of

Eastern Temple!

Maitreya Buddha sat quietly on his Lotus Platform, with a somewhat troubled expression on his face.

Because the Treasure Lotus Lantern was unearthed at the Eastern Temple, the Jade Emperor appeared and almost resorted to extortion to take four calamities away.

Though these four calamities were taken by the Jade Emperor, resulting in the deaths of the Empress Qinghua and the Emperor of Longevity, which made Maitreya Buddha somewhat schadenfreude.

However, recently, despite searching everywhere, he has not found the whereabouts of the Calamity Book.

As the Coordinator of the Journey to the West work, he does not even know how many calamities the Journey to the West Team has gone through; how can he be responsible for this work?

Moreover, as the Coordinator of the Journey to the West work, recently, his presence seems very low?

In the past, if it was said that everything about the Journey to the West was within his control, now it seems the Journey to the West Team has been left to fend for themselves?

"Amitabha…"

Thinking about the Journey to the West work and not knowing where the Calamity Book has gone, Maitreya Buddha softly recited the Buddha-name.

Now that Xuanzang is confined in the Illusionary Demon Cave to meditate and reflect, it is also an explanation to the Heavenly Court, and Sun Wukong and the others have also stopped.

So, he still has a year to prepare well?

After taking a deep breath and contemplating for a moment, Maitreya Buddha decided on two things.

The first thing is to make every effort to find the Calamity Book.

Without the Calamity Book, coordinating the Journey to the West for Scriptures is extremely difficult.

The second thing is to carefully consider how to proceed with the Journey to the West for Scriptures work.

The Journey to the West has reached its latter half, and the subsequent work naturally becomes more and more difficult.

And also increasingly dangerous.

Since his resurrection, his cultivation level has greatly decreased, and compared with the Emperor of Longevity and Empress Qinghua, he has no advantage.

Even they both indirectly perished due to the calamities of the Journey to the West, so he must be even more cautious and careful.

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Leaving aside the Eastern Temple and Maitreya Buddha's thoughts, over at the Illusionary Demon Cave, Jiang Liu also felt very troubled.

Initially, when Gaoyang appeared, it almost disrupted his plans to fight monsters to level up and make money.

But he was lucky enough that Gaoyang's heart demon inadvertently resolved it.

Originally thinking that he could finally start fighting monsters and leveling up again.

Unexpectedly, it turned into Xueyu blocking his way.

Overcoming the heart demon of Xueyu is extremely difficult.

Not only are the methods used against Gaoyang useless, but all the other means he tried were ineffective as well.

"Sigh…"

Looking at Xueyu still restrained by the beam of Lotus light, yet glaring at him with eyes full of resentment, Jiang Liu couldn't help but sigh deeply.

Even though he can suppress Xueyu with the Lotus, is he just going to drag it out?

If this drags on, wouldn't he be wasting his time in the Illusionary Demon Cave?

"Xueyu, you and I have been deadlocked here for a week already, continuing this standoff is pointless!" After a long sigh, Jiang Liu said helplessly as he looked at her.

"Hmph, for me, killing you is the greatest meaning!" Xueyu snorted coldly, her expression fierce as she spoke.

"I understand your hatred towards me, but as your father, I want to ask you one thing: if you succeed in killing me, then what?" Jiang Liu thought for a moment and spoke.

"Kill you, then kill you. What's after that?" Xueyu shook her head indifferently as she asked.

"A person always needs a purpose to live, right? Your current purpose is to kill me and vent your grievances, but what about after you kill me? What will be your purpose for living then?" Jiang Liu continued to question Xueyu.

"Next purpose?" Jiang Liu's words added a touch of contemplation to Xueyu's expression.

Evidently, she had never thought about this question before.

"Oh? Is it having some effect?" Seeing Xueyu's thoughtful look, Jiang Liu secretly rejoiced.

Jiang Liu wasn't worried about not being able to persuade Xueyu; he was worried she wouldn't listen to anything he said.

Now it seems there is still some effect?

"I don't care!"

However, the thoughtfulness didn't last long, and immediately, Xueyu waved her hand dismissively, saying, "I'll consider those things after I've killed you!"

"You know, people should have their eyes set on the long term. Why don't you consider it?" Seeing Xueyu's demeanor, Jiang Liu couldn't help but advise.

"Why do I need such a long-term vision? Isn't it tiring? As for after I kill you, how I should live then, that's all to be considered after I've killed you. Why rush to think about the second step when I haven't even succeeded in the first?" Staring at Jiang Liu, Xueyu's eyes still filled with resentment as she spoke.

"Alright, her words seem to make some sense?" Hearing Xueyu's explanation, Jiang Liu thought for a moment and nodded secretly.

His words had reasoning, but they didn't mean Xueyu's words were wrong either.

It can only be said that it's a complete difference in philosophies between the two?

"You know, in the current situation, you can't kill me; so, can we, as father and daughter, have an open and sincere conversation today?" After a moment of silence, Jiang Liu looked at Xueyu and continued.

"No! I have nothing to say to you! Aside from killing you, I have no interest in talking about anything else!" In response to Jiang Liu's words, Xueyu seemed to explode with rage, glaring at Jiang Liu with intense resentment, almost screaming.

Seeing Xueyu's demeanor, Jiang Liu's eyebrows slightly furrowed.

Sighing inwardly.

Although he could understand Xueyu's situation, the fact that his own daughter hated him so much, wishing to kill him quickly,

this situation truly felt helpless.

"Maybe I am a very failed father!" Jiang Liu shook his head and sighed softly.

Xueyu continued to glare fiercely at Jiang Liu, saying nothing in response to his sigh.

"Xueyu..."

After sighing inwardly, Jiang Liu continued, "I've always known that I wronged you. I know it's impossible for you to forgive me, but today, I still want to solemnly apologize to you!"

"Hmph, why say this now? Don't think that if you say this, I won't want to kill you!" Unexpectedly, Jiang Liu suddenly apologized solemnly, making Xueyu feel somewhat uneasy, turning her head away with a fierce tone.

"Eh?" This reaction from Xueyu was something he had never seen before.

Seeing her demeanor, Jiang Liu's heart moved slightly.

Right, he remembered that when he went to the Netherworld Blood Sea before, Lingyu had said that Xueyu actually cared about him?

Then, as soon as this sentence was spoken, Xueyu immediately exploded and started fighting with Lingyu for control of the body?

At that time, he didn't think much about the matter of Lingyu and Xueyu fighting for body control.

But thinking about it now, this point seems worth noting.

"Right..." Once the thoughts were triggered, an enlightening thought flashed through Jiang Liu's mind.

Does Xueyu resent him!? Naturally!

If there were no resentment, how could she become a Demon Child!?

Back then, at Ruyi True Immortal's place, there were many aborted children, but only Xueyu became a Demon Child.

This shows that her resentment towards him is much greater than other children's!

However, turning the thoughts again, does Xueyu care more about the fact that he abandoned her?

If she didn't care, there wouldn't be any resentment!

So, his abandonment meant Xueyu cared more than other children, right!?

Thus, considering this basis, does that mean Xueyu also cares deeply for him!?

Thinking about it, it seems perfectly logical!

The bigger the shadow, the more destined the light is equally strong!

Only with sufficient love in the heart can there be deeper resentment!

These are relative.

If there is no love, resentment cannot arise!

Thinking back on this, Jiang Liu's mind felt an enlightening clarity!

He always knew that Xueyu resented him, and indeed felt guilty towards her, but never truly considered what her resentment represented.

Looking back, it all comes from love!

Thinking of this, Jiang Liu's gaze toward Xueyu became much softer.

"Hey, why are you looking at me with such annoying eyes!" Seeing Jiang Liu's gaze become gentle, filled with affection, Xueyu looked annoyed and rudely spoke to Jiang Liu.

"Xueyu, as the saying goes, 'The deeper the love, the stronger the hate.' Your hatred towards your father shows that your love for me is very deep, doesn't it?"

Regarding matters of love, Jiang Liu had always been shy to express them, but today, he spoke, asking Xueyu.

"Nonsense!" Jiang Liu's words made Xueyu explode with rage, her tone elevating several levels.

Screaming, "I hate you so much now that I want to kill you, tear you apart, it's impossible for me to love you! Absolutely impossible!"

"Then explain, if you don't love me, how can you have such strong resentment?" Seeing Xueyu's intense reaction, Jiang Liu became even more convinced of his hypothesis, asking with a smile.

"I'm just filled with resentment against you, it's born this way!" Her resentment exploded, malice rushing through Xueyu's eyes.

Seeing Xueyu's stance, Jiang Liu knowingly smiled, feeling her reaction very similar to his own.

He had always been shy to express love, so he never openly said 'I love you' to anyone.

Looking at Xueyu, this seemed to be exactly the same as him? She cares about him, loves him, hence the enormous resentment, but never showed it?

Truly worthy of being his daughter?

With this in mind, Jiang Liu raised his hand and put away the eighteen-grade lotus flower directly.

Seeing Jiang Liu put away the lotus flower that had bound her, Xueyu's screaming suddenly stopped as if her throat was grabbed.

Watching Jiang Liu in astonishment, Xueyu was clearly surprised that he suddenly removed the lotus.

"Xueyu, it is your father's fault, but your love for your father, he understands now, and actually, he has always loved you too..."

Under Xueyu's astonished gaze, Jiang Liu walked to her, then reached out and gently embraced her.