Chapter 1367 - 922: Wang Yuwai Posts a Notice to Drive Away Evil Spirits, Duanmu Huai Beats the Fox Spirit with a Stick
Duanmu Huai’s journey thus far had been filled with exorcising demons and devils abound. However, contrary to the tales, aside from himself, he had yet to encounter any Immortals intervening. The Black Bear Spirit was supposed to be apprehended by Guanyin to act as a security guard, while the Yellow-haired Mink Mouse should have been taken by Lingji Bodhisattva to see Buddha. Yet, both creatures have now entered Duanmu Huai’s belly, without sight of those divine beings intervening.
Hmm? Could it be that they intended for Duanmu Huai to escort them to meet Buddha?
Well then... he’ll have to eat a bit more.
Although living in the wild mountains was comfortable, prolonged isolation could become monotonous. So, one day, Duanmu Huai decided to come down the mountain and enter the city with Sun Wukong. As per their usual disguise, Sun Wukong transformed into a flabby, incompetent-looking Monk while Duanmu Huai, wearing a conical bamboo hat and leading a horse, stood by his side, presenting no issue.
Once they smoothly entered the city, they saw a notice posted not far from the wall with onlookers gathered around. Being naturally impatient and curious, Wukong hurried over to the wall alongside Duanmu Huai to inspect the notice.
The content of the notice was simple: it read that the son of Wang Yuwai had been enticed by a demon and had been bedridden with illness for a long time. Hence, the notice was posted to seek help. A generous reward was promised...
"Hey, Master, isn’t this about capturing a demon?"
Seeing this, Wukong became excited and whispered to Duanmu Huai.
"Aren’t you the most adept at capturing demons and performing exorcisms? And they’re offering a hefty amount of Silver Taels. Why don’t we take up this quest, reap the fairy, have a big feast afterward, and then seize the silver money? Wouldn’t that be delightful?"