Chapter 261: The Legendary Supreme Demon King!
The bounty on Zhu Ganglie was no small sum. It totaled ten gold ingots.
Each ingot weighed ten taels, adding up to a total of one hundred taels of gold.
In this era, such an amount was incredibly substantial. Used sparingly, it could sustain a family of four for many years.
Exorcists earned their income by hunting or capturing demons. This was their primary source of revenue and the reason for the existence of the Exorcist Mountain Villa.
Of course, not every demon carried such a high bounty. In reality, lesser-known small demons fetched much smaller rewards.
Miss Duan was an admirable and generous person—she handed over the entire bounty without hesitation.
"This is more than enough!"
The frail young master Kongxu quickly added, "It'll even cover a great feast for us!" His weakened body clearly needed proper nourishment.
Chen Ye asked, "How long will it take you to refine your flying sword?" This was an important question. If it took too long, Chen Ye saw no reason to bring the young master along.
"Very quick!" the young master replied confidently. "With my unique methods, I can craft a new set in just two or three days."
Two or three days. Chen Ye could afford to wait. He believed that even for the powerful reincarnators, entering this world wouldn't be easy. At the very least, it would come with significant costs.
Moreover, Chen Ye wasn't easy prey. If those reincarnators wanted to hunt him down, they'd need to gather their forces and prepare carefully before making a move.
In other words, it wouldn't happen anytime soon. Thus, the three of them headed to a nearby human market. They first stopped at a blacksmith's shop to purchase several sharp swords for the young master, then enjoyed a hearty feast at a local inn.
That very night, the young master began his secluded refinement process.
Three days later.
The young master emerged from his seclusion, radiating confidence, which made it clear that his flying swords were complete. True to his showy nature, he didn't wait for Chen Ye to inquire. He opened a wooden box to reveal an array of miniature flying swords.
Miss Duan asked, "What's our next move? Do we just wait here?"
"No," Chen Ye replied. "We're going to find another powerful ally."
"A powerful ally?" The young master's interest was piqued. "Stronger than me?"
"Yes," Chen Ye nodded. "Much stronger—perhaps even stronger than me!" His words left Miss Duan and the young master stunned. They had personally witnessed the monk's immense power.
It could truly be described as earth-shattering.
"Impossible! Cough… If such a mighty figure exists, how come I've never heard of them?" The young master immediately refuted.
Miss Duan said nothing, but her expression showed she shared the young master's skepticism.
Chen Ye chuckled faintly. "Before I appeared, had you ever heard of me?"
The young master: "…"
"Moreover, the one I'm talking about isn't human."
"Not human?" Miss Duan's eyes lit up. "Could it be a demon king?"
The young master scoffed. "Even more unlikely. Demon kings haven't been seen for centuries—there haven't been any for ages."
Chen Ye smiled. "Have you ever heard the tale of Five Finger Mountain?"
"Five Finger Mountain? Are you referring to the legendary demon king, Sun Wukong, who was sealed beneath the mountain by Buddha? That's a myth. We exorcists have searched Five Finger Mountain countless times—there's no such demon king," said the young master.
"Yes, yes, I know about that! I even made a special trip to Five Finger Mountain myself. There's definitely nothing there," added Miss Duan.
"Sun Wukong, the demon king, has always been at Five Finger Mountain. Just because you couldn't find him doesn't mean he isn't there," Chen Ye replied. "All you need to do is take me to Five Finger Mountain."
Miss Duan and the young master exchanged skeptical glances. Although neither of them believed in Sun Wukong's existence, since Chen Ye insisted, they had no choice but to comply. Besides, they were curious why Chen Ye seemed so certain about the demon king's existence.
Five Finger Mountain was far away. According to the young master, traveling on foot would take them several days.
Chen Ye, unwilling to waste time, brought them to a wilderness area, transformed into his Azure Dragon form, and flew them there. In just half a day, they arrived at Five Finger Mountain.
"This is Five Finger Mountain!"
Seated on Chen Ye's back, the young master said loudly, "Look at this place—cough, cough—it's just barren mountains. There's no demon king here, not even a trace of demonic energy!"
Chen Ye responded in human speech, "Precisely because it's barren here that I'm certain Sun Wukong is sealed here. If Buddha could suppress the demon king, other demons wouldn't dare to stir up trouble in this place."
"As for Sun Wukong's demonic energy, it must have been sealed away."
The young master froze for a moment.
"That makes a lot of sense!" Miss Duan said.
The young master nodded, starting to believe that the demon king Sun Wukong might truly be sealed here.
"How are we supposed to find him in a place this big?"
"Keep an eye on the ground. If you see any lotus leaves or flowers, let me know immediately."
Chen Ye, knowing the story's details, of course knew how to locate Sun Wukong. He carried the two of them, circling the mountains for a long time.
"I see it!" Miss Duan exclaimed. "On the left mountaintop, there's a lotus pond!"
The young master looked in the direction she indicated and indeed saw a lush lotus pond. He was astonished.
It was already late autumn. Normally, lotus leaves should have withered by now. Yet the pond before them was vibrant and verdant.
Even more bizarre, it was located atop a mountaintop where there was no visible water source. Moreover, the lotus pond emitted a distinct aura of Buddhist energy.
"It seems the legendary demon king Sun Wukong really does exist," the young master muttered in awe. Miss Duan nodded in agreement.
Her thoughts extended further—she marveled at Chen Ye's profound knowledge, even of such hidden matters.
In the next moment, Chen Ye carried them to the mountaintop. After reverting to his human form, he stopped the two of them.
"Before we meet the demon king Sun Wukong, there are some things you must know," Chen Ye said sternly.
"When you see him, you must show the utmost respect. Never ridicule his true form or ask about how he endured five hundred years of imprisonment. In short, it's best to keep your mouths shut—just observe and don't speak."
"The demon king Sun Wukong has a notoriously bad temper. If either of you provokes him, I might not be able to protect you." Miss Duan quickly nodded in agreement.
The young master, however, looked a bit defiant. He was, after all, the so-called "invincible" young master. How could he fear a demon king?
"Hey, what's with that look?" Miss Duan immediately interjected, "Have you forgotten our wager? Or are you planning to go back on your word?"
The young master's expression shifted, and he straightened up. "Got it—cough, cough—I'll listen to you both."
Chen Ye nodded and turned his gaze toward the blooming lotus flower at the center of the pond...
(End of chapter)
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