Journey to the West: Conquering the Demons

The White Elephant Spirit and the Great Peng had been drinking for three rounds when they saw the Green Lion Spirit coming back with a fierce look on his face. The little demon following behind him held his head high, looking proud of himself. The White Elephant Spirit quickly stood up and asked, "Brother, have you dealt with that demon?"

The Green Lion Demon sat down on the tiger-skin chair, looking quite tired: "That guy is so difficult to deal with. His skills are just ordinary, but his technique of changing from real to fake is very tricky. My moves always missed, and I wasted countless efforts. In the end I had to use my ultimate move to take him down." He patted his chest and abdomen as he spoke.

The little demon who came back with him immediately praised him, saying, "No matter what tricks that demon has, he can't withstand our king's mouthful of blood. He is now staying in our king's stomach, warming his stomach!"

Upon hearing this, Dapeng said, "Brother, you have worked hard. Please drink this cup to relieve your fatigue." As he said this, he filled a golden cup, stood up and toasted, and the White Elephant Spirit followed suit and toasted him.

The Green Lion drank it all in one gulp, and then his mood improved. He patted his thigh and said, "My two brothers, you are right. Today, the three of us brothers subdued the monkey, and I killed the demon. These two great victories can be considered two happy events. Xiao Zuanfeng!"

The little demon who followed immediately responded: "Yes!"

The Green Lion said, "Tell the kitchen to set up a buffet, and invite all the children inside and outside to eat and drink to their heart's content. Eat big chunks of meat and drink big bowls of wine with me today, and have a good time for the day. Tomorrow, we will be refreshed and go get Tang Monk, Sha Monk, and that pig!"

"Okay!" Xiao Yao smiled happily after hearing that. He responded without hesitation and ran to the kitchen like a fly.

The other little demons in the cave were also delighted after hearing this. Although they were still serving the three demons, their minds had already flown to the banquet that was about to begin.

Soon, the rich food and wine were loaded in carts and transported to various places. Wherever they passed, the little demons cheered and rushed to the food and wine impatiently. They were all little demons with wild nature, so how could they have any manners in eating and drinking? They grabbed the food with their hands, swallowed the bones whole, and drank from the wine jars mouth to mouth, making the scene quite chaotic.

The little demons in the cave heard the noise outside and were restless, wishing they could join in the fun. However, they still had to serve the three kings and could not spare any time. They felt like they were being crawled on by ants, which was really unbearable. The Green Lion Spirit was just finishing a bowl of wine when he saw the little demons' expressions and said with a smile, "You can go down and join them, and leave Little Zuanfeng here to serve."

The little demons cheered and retreated completely in an instant.

Seeing this, the White Elephant Spirit laughed and said, "Big brother is really good at playing. We three brothers haven't had such a quiet gathering for a long time since we have been surrounded by these little ones all day long."

The Green Lion said, "Hey, in terms of elegance, how can I compare to my second and third brothers? Once the monkey head transforms, Tang Seng will only be protected by Zhu Bajie and Monk Sha. These two are nothing to be afraid of. Tomorrow, you and I can easily take back Tang Seng with just one finger. Second brother, third brother, what do you think, how should we deal with these three?"

Dapeng said, "Human flesh tastes best when it is washed and steamed. The bones can be removed with a gentle shake, and the meat is soft, tender and rotten. I like to eat it this way the most." He raised his wine glass and took a sip, squinting his eyes, looking quite intoxicated. Perhaps he was thinking of the delicious steamed Tang Monk meat that was about to be in his mouth, he suddenly frowned and added, "But Bajie's skin is rough and Sha Monk's meat is tough, so they need to be put in separate cages. Don't steam them together, or the heat will be messed up."

The Green Lion's eyes were slightly cold: "Third brother is a good eater. The other two are fine, but before the pig is put into the steamer, we must ask the little demon to hold it down and wash it thoroughly. For example, the ear holes, the gaps between the teeth, and the bottom of the tongue must be cleaned up, so that he won't eat other debris and hurt his teeth. What do you think, second brother?"

The white elephant said, "The pig and the monk are fine, but the Tang Monk is precious and hard to come by, so he can't be prepared as an ordinary food. I think it's better to shave the bones and take the meat. The bones can be stewed into soup to reward the children below..."

Unlike the Green Lion Demon and the Great Peng, the White Elephant Demon has a sturdy and noble appearance, and his voice is clear and elegant, as if it came from the mouth of a handsome man. However, the content of his words is chilling.

"As for the meat, divide it into several portions, either air-dried, salted, or pickled in honey, clean it up, and cook it into a delicate side dish. When we brothers are in the mood, we can eat it with wine. What do you think, eldest brother and third brother?"

Dapeng admired him very much: "After all, the second brother is really particular."

The Green Lion Spirit slapped his thigh and said, "Second brother, you are truly a genius!"

Dapeng said, "Then we'll do as Second Brother says. After all this time, I wonder if the monkey head has been dissolved in the Yin-Yang Qi bottle. Tell the boys to bring the bottle up so that we can inspect it."

The Green Lion Spirit froze for a moment, then laughed heartily: "That bottle is Third Brother's magic weapon. Not to mention Sun Xingzhe, even if it was ten Xingzhe grandsons, it would be able to turn it into nothing. What's the point of a puddle of water? It won't ruin the drinking mood of the three of us brothers."

The White Elephant said, "Brother, that monkey is a powerful figure with many tricks. It's better to check him out for safety."

Dapeng's eyes became fierce: "Second brother, are you saying that my Yin Yang Qi Bottle is incapable of trapping that monkey?"

The white elephant waved his hands and said gently, "Don't misunderstand me, third brother. I am just being cautious. Besides, you and I are such great men. It's only because we are lazy and don't like to take the lead that the monkey who loves to compete and win has stood out and got the name of 'The Great Sage Equaling Heaven'. In the past five hundred years, how many gods have praised that monkey, and how many times have we three brothers been secretly compared to him? Now that he has fallen into our hands, as brothers, we naturally want to see his miserable appearance to vent our hatred."

Seeing that Dapeng's expression had eased, the Green Lion Spirit was obviously convinced by the White Elephant Spirit. He immediately clapped his hands and said loudly, "Great! Second brother is right! Xiao Zuanfeng, go and ask them to bring the bottle up!"

The little demon responded and turned to walk out of the cave. He had only taken a few steps when he heard the Green Lion Demon shouting, "Stop! Why do you have a monkey tail? Oh no! That Monkey King must have changed and is trying to harm us again!"

The little demon paused, turned his back to them and rolled his eyes. Then he touched his face, revealing the monkey face of Wukong. He turned around and laughed, "You, a hairy ball, have better eyesight than the hairless elephant and the flat-haired beast next to you. You actually recognized your grandpa Sun!"

"Who are you calling a scabby elephant?" The mocked white elephant slammed the table and stood up. He was a white elephant in disguise. His original form was a respected auspicious animal in India. Who wouldn't praise him for being clean and handsome? Calling him a scabby elephant was an insult to his elephant status!

"Who are you calling a flat-haired beast!" Dapeng was even angrier than him. He was born of the Phoenix, the younger brother of the Peacock, and a divine bird that flew sideways in the Three Realms. Calling him a beast, how did this monkey want to die?

The two demons stood up angrily and were ready to attack "Wukong" together, but they didn't notice that the "Green Lion Demon" behind them took out an embroidery needle from his ear, shook it, and it grew into a golden hoop stick as thick as a bowl in the wind.