Journey to the West - Chapter 34 Part 1

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0:16 Details are in the descriptions. Thank you. Journey to the West, an audio drama series. Chapter 30. 4 Part 1 We speak of how the two Imps held the fake gourd in their hands as they fought over who would examine it first, when all of a sudden they looked up and found Xinjiang gone from their sight. Lin Li Chung said, O Big Brother, even gods lie too. He said that after swapping the treasures, he would help us ascend to become immortals.

0:52 Why did he leave without bidding? Farewell? Xin Xigui replied, We made a better bargain than he did, how dare he leave? Hand over the gourd, let me bottle up the skies and try it out. So they really did toss the gourd upward, but it simply dropped back down immediately. Panicking, Linichung asked, Why isn't it swallowing anything?

1:15 Could it be that Sun Xing is a faked being, an immortal, and swap the fake gourd for our real treasures? Xin Xigui replied Stop with the nonsense, Swensinto is trapped under 3 mountains, how could he possibly get out? Hand it over and let me recite those spells of his so the swallowing can happen. So this imp also tossed the gourd into the air as he recited.

1:41 Should there be have a no, I will head up to the Hall of Miraculous Mist and Stark Violence. Before he was finished, the gourd once again dropped to the ground. The imp said, It won't swallow, it won't swallow, it must be a fake. As they shouted, Grace Tsun from mid air heard and saw them clearly. He feared that before long the truth would be revealed, so he shook his body and the hair that had turned into the gourd returned to him.

2:12 Now the two Imps were empty handed. Xin Sigui said, Brother, hand over the gourd. Lin Li Chong replied, You were holding it yourself. Oh heavens, how did it disappear? They went rummaging on the ground and through the grass, pulling on their sleeves and slapping their waist. Where was it? Shocked and stupefied, the two M said, What are we to do? What are we to do?

2:36 The great kings entrusted the treasures to us and instructed to have sin. Sin to a captured. Now not only is sin to a knock captured, the treasures are also gone. How could we possibly find the courage to go home and report? This time we're certain to be beaten to death. What are we to do? What are we to do? Ling NI Tong suggested Let's run away then Singsigui asked, where to?

3:02 Ling NI Tong answered, it doesn't matter where. If we go home and say the treasures are gone, our lives will certainly end. Singsigui said. Let's not run away and return. Still, the second Great King is usually quite fond of you. If I lay the blame on you and he is willing to forgive, then we might be able to survive.

3:22 Otherwise, even if we are beaten to death, it will still take place at home. Let's not leave ourselves dangling somewhere in the middle. Let's go, let's go. They discuss the matters before turning around to make their way back to the mountain. From mid airs. He just saw them go back, so he shook his body and transformed into a family.

3:45 He then flew down and followed the Imps. You may ask if he transformed into a family, then where did he put the treasures? If he left them on the road or hit them in the grass, someone might finally take them. Wouldn't that mean that his efforts were made in vain? But he did still have them on him.

4:06 Have them on him, But the fly is only the size of a pea. How could he possibly carry them? It turned out that those treasures has similar qualities to his golden hooped rod. They are called compliant Buddhist treasures and can change with the body. They can grow bigger as well as smaller, and therefore can be carried on one's body regardless of size.

4:29 The fly thereby flew down with the bus and followed those Imps. In mere moments they reached The Cave. What they saw were the two leading monsters sitting there. As they drank, the Imps knelt down before them while Singja perched on the door plank as he listened carefully. The Imps said, Great kings, the 2 old monsters stopped drinking and replied. You have returned, the Imps answered. We have.

4:58 They asked, Did you manage to capture Sen Singju? The Imps kowtowed and dare not speak. The elder master asked again that they still would not reply, only kept kowtowing. He asked for the third time, and he Imps prostrated on the ground to say, Pardon the little ones for the crime of infinite deaths.

5:19 The crime of infinite deaths. They then detailed their encounter with the mysterious immortal. Before emitting, We indeed had a heart fold of vain hopes and a mindful prophet. If his treasure could bottle up the skies and ours could bottle up humans, then we might as well make the swap with him. We were originally going to swap a goat for the goat, but then Ling Nicheng offered the Immaculate vase as well to sweeten the deal.

5:46 Who would have thought that his immortal object could not come in contact with mortal hands? Just when we were trying it out, the object along with the person was gone. We beg that you spare the little ones the death penalty. The elder monster heard that and went into thunderous rage, shouting. So be it, so be it.

6:07 This must be Sun Sinjo who faked being an immortal and duped the items out of you. That monkey head is immensely powerful and has acquaintances everywhere. I wonder which lousy got set him free so he could go on to trick our treasures away. The younger monster said Calm your rage elder brother, I cannot stand how insolent that monkey head has become. If he has trickery enough to get away, then away he might as well get.

6:33 But why dupe us of our treasures too? If I do not have the power to capture him, I shall never be a monster on this road to the West. The elder monster asked. How will you capture him? The younger monster answered, We have 5 treasures, 2 are gone now, but three remain. We've got to capture him. The elder monster asked. Which three?

6:56 The younger monster answered. The Seven Star Sword and BA Jiao Shan, the banana leaf fan are with me. There is also one Huang Jin Sheng, the flashy golden rope that is put away at Own Mother's place in Yalongshan. Yalong Dong, the Crushed Dragon Cave of Crushed Dragon Mountain, we should send two Imps to invite own mother over to enjoy the flesh of the tongue Monk, and she can bring the flashy golden robe along so we can capture Sun Xingju.

7:26 The elder master asked Who shall we send? The younger master said. But certainly not these useless creatures. They then yelled at told Xing Xigui and Lin Li Chong to get up. The pair said. What fortune? What fortune? There was no beating, nor was there any scolding. They forgave us just like that.

7:46 The younger monster said. Tell the regular outing attendants Bah Shan Hu and Yi Hai Lung to come over here. Bah Shan Hu literally means the Mountain attaching tiger and Yi Hai Lung the Sea Leaning Dragon. The two Imps knelt down as the younger monster instructed. You must be very careful. They both answered. We will be careful.

8:10 You must be very meticulous. We will be meticulous. He then asked, Do you remember where Granny lives? They both answered, We do. If so, then head out as soon as possible to Granny's place. Do pay lots of respect to her and tell her that we are inviting her to a meal of the Tongue Monk's flesh. She won't need to bring the flashy golden rope along to capture Sun Xingju.

8:33 The 2 amps took their orders and dashed off. Who would have thought that Sun Xingju was right beside them and heard everything clearly. He spread his wings to fly out and caught up to BA Shanhu, perching on his body. After they walked for about two to three. Lee. He was about to kill the two Imps when he thought to himself, how hard could it be to beat them to death? But their granny has the flashy golden robe with her and I have no idea where she lives.

9:03 Let me ask them a few questions before beating them up. Splendid singer with a bus. He flew away from the Imps. He let them go ahead for 100 steps or so before shaking his body to transform into an imp himself. Wearing a hat made with fox skin, he flipped his tiger skin skirt upside down and tied it around his waist.

9:24 He then caught up to them and said. The ones on the road wait for me. Ye had long turned around to ask. Where are you from? Sinjar replied. Oh good brother, do you not recognize your own family? The imp said. You are not from our family? Sinjar asked. What do you mean? Take a closer look, the imp said.

9:45 You've got the face of the stranger, a stranger we've never met before, Sindo explained. That is true, you have never met me before. I am from the external truce. The imp said. You are an officer of the external truce. No wonder we have never met. Where are you heading? Sindo answered. The great kings instructed the two of you to invite Granny over for the flesh of the tongue monk.

10:11 You will also ask her to bring over the flashy golden rope to capture Sin Sinju. They fear that your steps may be slow, and you are also quite playful, which could delay the important matter, so they sent me here to hurry you up. The imp saw that he spoke of the most intimate details, so they were no longer suspicious and treated Sinju as kin.

10:32 Hurriedly they ran forward and soon crossed another 8 or 9. Lee. Sinju asked. You're moving too fast, how far are we from home? The Imps answered. 15 or 16? Lee Sinter asked. How far do we still have to go? Ye Hai Long pointed with his finger and said. It's right there in the dark forest. Sinter looked up to find a patch of dark woods not far away. He assumed the old monster could only be somewhere within those woods.

11:04 Stopping his steps, he told the Imps to go ahead first before taking out his iron rod. Walking over, he gave them a swipe on the back of their feet. Whole things could not stand the beating. The two Imps were turned into meat patties. Sinto then dragged their feet and hid their bodies in thick grass by the road.

11:25 Afterwards, he pulled out one hair and blew the vine breath on to it, saying change, and it turned into Bashan Hu. He himself, on the other hand, transformed into Ye Hailong. Pretending to be the two Imps, they headed straight to the crushed dragon cave for the old granny. This is what we call the immense power of the 72 transformations, the brilliant trick of swapping one thing for another.

11:53 In several steps, he hopped into the forest. Just as he was searching around, he found two stone door panels that were half closed so he dare not enter without permission. What he did instead was shout in a loud voice. Open the door, open the door. It quickly caught the attention of a female imp guarding the door, so she pushed one side open a little bit, asking where are you from?

12:19 Cinta answered. I'm sent here by the Lotus flower cave of Flat Top Mountain. I'm here to invite Granny. The female imp said. Come inside. As they approached the third layer of gates, Xinjia turned his head to look inside what he saw sitting high up there in the middle of the room was an old woman. What was she like, you may ask?

12:43 Fluffy white hair like snow, bright eyes shining like stars. Her cheeks were rosy, though wrinkled. Her teeth were few but spirits strong like a chrysothemon withering and frost resembling an old pine after rain. Wrapped around her head was a white scarf made of fine silk, hanging from her ears, where rings gold and bejeweled.

13:07 Gracey soon saw that and dare not go in. Covering his face outside the second layer of gates, he began sobbing. Why was he crying, you might ask? Could it be that he was afraid of her? Even if he were, that didn't warrant crying about it. He had already conned treasures from the monsters and killed their Imps.

13:28 What was he crying about? He was once thrown into an oil pot and fried for seven or eight days and not a single tear was shed. It was only because he. Thought of the bitter. Journey that the Tang Monk must take to bring the scriptures home. Tears came as his body ate. He cried nonstop while thinking to himself. Now that Elderson has shown off my skills and transformed into an imp to invite the old monster, I cannot simply stand before her and talk as equals.

14:02 I will have to bring myself to kowtow to her being born the sincere, honourable, loyal man that I am. I have only ever kowtowed to three people in West Heaven. I kowtow to Buddha in the South Seas. I kowtow to Guan Yin in the 2 Frontier mountains where Master saved me. I kowtow to him four times.

14:24 I am willing to shatter my lungs and exhaust my heart for Him. The prize for one scroll of scripture must be unfathomable that I have to sacrifice my pride and dishonestly kowtow to this unworthy monster today. If I don't do it, the truth will come out. No, my woes. Come to think of it, it's all because Master is trapped that I am forced to be humiliated. At that point he had no other choice but rage inside and prostate to the one above.

14:56 Calling cow. Telling to you, Granny, the monster said. Get up my child, Sinjo secretly thought to himself. Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful indeed. What a solid address. The old monster asked. Where are you from? Sinjo answered. Flat Top Mountain, Lotus Flower Cave. By the order of my 2 great kings, I am sent here to invite Granny to enjoy the flesh of the tongue monk. The flashy golden rope is to be brought along because they need to capture St.

15:29 Cinjo. The old monster was overjoyed and said what feely old boys? She then ordered to have the shoulder carriage taken out. Cinjo thought to himself. No my dear, even monster spirits travel on shoulder carriages. Out from the back room came two female Imps who brought out a shoulder carriage made from fragrant ratten.

15:51 It was placed outside the door before blue silk was hung around as curtains. The old monster got up and left The Cave before she sat inside the carriage. Several young female Imps followed closely by holding makeup containers, mirror stands, towels and scent boxes. The old monster said. What are you following for?

16:13 I am going to my son's place. Do I not have enough people at my service there that your annoying presence is required? Go home, all of you, shut the doors and guard the home. The Imps indeed all went back inside, leaving only two to shoulder the carriage. The old monster asked the one sent here. What are your names?

16:36 Singto hurriedly answered, He is called Bajan Hu, and my name is Yi Hailong. The old master said You 2 can go in the front and clear the path for me. Xing just silently thought to himself, What misfortune, the scripture is nowhere insight, yet I am here to act as her slave. But he dare not resist, so he just walked forward while shouting in a loud voice.

17:03 After walking for about 5 to 6 lead, he sat down on a rocky Cliff. Once the carriage arrived, Sinjo asked. How about taking a break? Your shoulders must hurt. The Imps had no idea of his trickery, so they put down the carriage. Sinjo then walked behind the carriage and pulled the hair from his chest, transforming it into a giant baked roll.

17:25 He held it in his arms and began taking bites. The porters asked. Officer what are you eating? Sinjo answered. It's embarrassing to say, but I've gone such a long way to invite granny without receiving any reward. I'm hungry now, and these are some dry goods I brought with myself. Let me take a few bites before we resume the journey.

17:46 The Porter said. Give us a bit to eat as well. Xinjo smiled and said. Come here, we are all family, why even ask? The Imps had no idea of the consequences, so they surrounded Xinjo to get a share of the food. Whipping out his rod, Sinja gave them each a blow to the head. 1 was hit directly and was reduced to pulp, the other was grazed and left moaning but barely alive. The old monster heard someone moan and as she poked her head outside for a look, Sinja jumped to the front of the carriage and hit her right on the head with his rod. The blow left a gaping hole from which her brains burst out and blood spilled.

18:27 Pulling her out of the carriage seemed to have found that she was in fact A9 Tailed Fox. He said laughing. Curse it, beast, how dare you call yourself Granny? If you deserve to be called Granny, then you should call Elderson, the supreme ancestral grandfather, Splendid Monkey King. He then searched and found the fleshy golden rope and wrapped it inside his sleeves.

18:52 As he said in delight, those insolent masters may be capable. The three of their treasures already belong to Sun. Afterwards, he pulled out two hares and transformed them into Baashan Hu and Yihai Lung respectively. Another two hares were turned into the porters. He, on the other hand, transformed into the spitting image of the granny as he sat inside the carriage.

19:18 The Imps thereby shouldered the carriage and headed straight back the way he came. Sun They made it to the entrance of the Lotus flower cave. The Imps that were made from hare all shouted at the front, opened the door, opened the door, inside were the Imps guarding the gates. They opened the door and asked, Is that Bahshan Hu and Ye Hailong coming? The hares answered We are where's granny that you were supposed to invite?

19:48 The hares pointed with their fingers and said, Isn't she inside the carriage? The gods said hold on all of you wait till I report inside. They then reported Great King's granny has arrived. The two master kings heard that and immediately set up incense tables as part of the welcoming ceremony. Seemed to heard that and said in delight. What brilliant luck.

20:13 It's my turn to be somebody. I turned into an Imphurst to invite the old monster and gave her a kowtow. This time around I am the old monster and their mother. They must perform the courtesy of four bows to me. It's nothing impressive. But at the very least I am earning 2 kowtows from them. Splendid, great sage.

20:34 He got off the carriage and shook his clothes, retrieving the fore hairs back to his body. The Imps guarding the gates then transported the empty carriage inside. He, on the other hand, followed behind slowly, coyly wiggling, he imitated the movement of the old monster as he made his way inside. What he saw were groups of Imps, big and small all coming to prostate to her as welcome.

21:01 Musical instruments made loud sounds as delicate stoves produced fragrant fumes. He arrived at the centre of the living room before taking a seat facing S. The 2 monster Kings knelt down on both knees and prostrated to the one above saying Mother, your child pays his respect. Singdo replied. Get up my dear sons.

21:25 Now we turn to Du Barzier, who chuckled out loud as he hung from a beam. Shar Monk said. Second elder brother, you are doing pretty well, even laughing while you're hung. Bazia replied. Brother, there is a reason for my laughter. Shar Monk asked. What reason? Bazia answered. We fear that once Granny arrived we would be steamed as food, but as it turns out, she's not Granny, but an old acquaintance. Shar Monk asked.

21:56 Which old acquaintance? Bazia replied Be my wind is here. Shamonk asked. How can you tell it's him? Bazier explained. When he bent his waist to say get out my dear sons, his monkey toe flipped up from his behind. I'm hung higher up than you are so I can see it clearly. Shamonk said. Let's not talk about this for now, listen to what he has to say. Bazier replied.

22:24 That's right, that's right. Grace H Sun sat at the centre when he asked. My dear boys, what are you inviting me over for today? The master kings answered. Oh mother, your sons have barely shown you any courtesy these days and knocked on you good. This morning we foolish brothers captured a tongue monk from the land of the east.

22:46 We dare not eat him without your permission, so we invited mother over to enjoy the kill. We will have him steamed so mother can eat him and extend her life. Sinjo replied. My dear boys, the tongue mugs flesh. It's not something I cared about eating, but I have heard that the ears of one true baziere is quite delicious. You can cut them off and cook them into a dish that goes with wine.

23:15 Baziere heard that and panicked shouting. You sicken the thing. You are actually here to cut off my ears. It won't be nice if I have to shout out loud. Alas, because of 1 truthful sentence from the fool, the Monkey King's transformation was uncovered. Several patrolling Imps along with the ones guarding the gates passed inside to report.

23:38 Great King, there is a disaster. Swims in to a beat Granny to death and disguised himself as her. The Monster Kings heard that and spared no time to explain as they wielded the Seven Star Sword and hacked right at Sinjar's face. Splendid, Great Sage. Sashaying his body, he filled The Cave with red light as he made a quick exit. Powers like that do come in handy. When gathered, he had shape and form. When dispersed, he was merely heir. Journey to the West, an audio drama series, is an independent production by The 5th Monkey.

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