I'm Dreaming of a Journey to the West

At this moment, Li Chen's eyes fell on the Fire Devouring Poison Scorpion, and he remembered the system reward he had received when he subdued her - a small piece of the Fire Ancestral Witch's soul. Now, the time had come, and he decided to give this precious soul to the Fire Devouring Poison Scorpion to help her improve her strength.

Li Chen carefully took out the small piece of Fire Ancestral Witch's soul from his backpack. It shone with dazzling light, as if it contained endless energy. He slowly walked towards the Fire Devouring Poison Scorpion and placed the soul in front of her.

The Fire Scorpion opened her eyes and saw the spirit in front of her, her eyes showing surprise and gratitude. She knew that this was Li Chen's trust and expectation for her.

Without the slightest hesitation, the Fire-Eating Poison Scorpion opened its mouth and swallowed the Fire Ancestral Witch's essence into its stomach. Instantly, a powerful force surged into her heart, and she felt her body become stronger and her strength increased significantly.

"Thank you, master!" said the Fire-Eating Scorpion gratefully.

Li Chen smiled and shook his head, saying, "No need to thank me, this is what you deserve. Keep working hard in the future!"

The Fire Scorpion nodded heavily, a glint of determination flashing in her eyes. She was determined to repay Li Chen's trust and support with concrete actions and become his most capable partner.

Time passed quickly, and Fairy Hibiscus and the Fire-Eating Scorpion had already recovered. Just then, the Green-Maned Lion King also woke up. Li Chen suddenly decided to ask the Green-Maned Lion King about what had happened in Mount Wutai.

"Thank you so much for helping me dispel the Earth Witch's curse! I can never repay you for this kindness. After I destroy the Earth Witch and rescue Manjushri Bodhisattva, I will definitely ask for your credit in front of the Bodhisattva!"

Tears glistened in the Green-maned Lion King's eyes, his gratitude overflowing with words. If it weren't for the help of Li Chen and the others, he would have completely lost his mind by now, becoming a puppet of the Earth Ancestral Witch's power! Who knows how many innocent lives would have been wrecked by that! With that, the Green-maned Lion King turned and left, ready to attack the Earth Ancestral Witch.

"Wait a minute! We're also going to defeat the Earth Ancestral Witch. How about we go together?" Li Chen stopped the Green-maned Lion King as he was about to leave and persuaded him. Hou Tu, the Earth Ancestral Witch, was the ancient earth goddess and mother of the earth. Her power was unmatched by ordinary people! He knew that this operation was fraught with danger, but they had to unite and fight this powerful enemy together.

The Green-maned Lion King stopped and looked back at Li Chen and the others, a flicker of gratitude in his eyes. However, he shook his head and said, "You've already helped us so much. Let's handle the Earth Witch issue ourselves." He knew the danger of this battle and didn't want to put these new friends in greater danger.

Li Chen said firmly, "No, Green-maned Lion King. The Earth Witch is far more powerful than you can match. Let's join forces and defeat her together!"

"But…"

The Green-maned Lion King was still a little hesitant. He frowned and his eyes flickered, as if he was weighing the pros and cons.

Li Chen saw his concerns and further persuaded him, "There is strength in numbers! There are many enemies waiting for us on the road ahead, and only by uniting together can we defeat them. Moreover, more friends mean more paths, and with a strong partner like you joining us, our chances of victory will be even greater."

Fairy Hibiscus and the Fire-Eating Poison Scorpion also nodded in agreement with Li Chen's point of view. Fairy Hibiscus said gently, "Green-haired Lion King, Li Chen is right. We need to unite all forces that can be united to fight the enemy together." The Fire-Eating Poison Scorpion smiled slyly and echoed, "Yes, Green-haired Lion King, don't underestimate us. Our strength should not be underestimated."

After hearing everyone's persuasion, the Green-maned Lion King finally made up his mind and agreed to go with Li Chen and the others. He said firmly, "Alright! Since you trust me so much, I will go with you to defeat the Earth Witch. But first, we need to rest and recover our strength."

Li Chen's lips curled up slightly, a faint smile forming on his face, and he nodded gently. Then, he swiftly pulled some food from his backpack and carefully handed it to the Green-Maned Lion King. He had meticulously prepared this food, each portion filled with sincerity and care.

The Green Mane Lion King's sharp eyes were instantly attracted by the delicious food in front of him, especially those tender and juicy lamb legs, which made him salivate. As a senior foodie, the Green Mane Lion King has a special liking for lamb legs, and at this moment, these tempting lamb legs are right in front of him, how can he not be tempted?

Without hesitation, it stretched out its claws, firmly grasped a large lamb leg, opened its mouth, and bit down fiercely. A rich aroma of meat filled the air, and a satisfied smile crossed the corners of the Green-maned Lion King's lips. It chewed heartily, feeling the pleasure and satisfaction brought by the delicious food.

After being trapped for such a long time, the Green Mane Lion King finally got his favorite lamb leg. He could no longer suppress his excitement and grabbed a lamb leg without hesitation and started to eat it frantically. His mouth opened wide and his teeth bit the lamb meat hard, making a crisp sound.

"Delicious! Really delicious! Li Chen, you're such a good person!" The Green-maned Lion King mumbled with his mouth full of food. His eyes revealed gratitude, expressing his heartfelt thanks to Li Chen for his generosity.

Seeing the Green-maned Lion King enjoying his meal so happily, Li Chen couldn't help but smile. He knew his efforts hadn't been in vain; being able to bring such joy to the Green-maned Lion King made everything worthwhile. Fairy Hibiscus and the Fire-Eating Scorpion were also amused by the Green-maned Lion King's adorable appearance, each of them revealing a knowing smile.

At this moment, they seemed to forget the challenges they were about to face and immersed themselves in this warm and harmonious atmosphere. The power of food can not only fill the stomach, but also warm the heart and make people feel the beauty and happiness in life.

After finishing their meal in a cheerful atmosphere, everyone felt relaxed and happy. However, now was the time to ask the Green-maned Lion King about the situation with the Earth Ancestral Witch. Everyone sat together, hoping that the Green-maned Lion King would bring some important information.

"After being unsealed by Tongtian Patriarch, Hou Tu, the Earth Ancestral Witch, came to Mount Wutai to battle Manjusri Bodhisattva," the Green-maned Lion King began. His voice was deep and powerful, allowing Li Chen and his companions to sense the intense atmosphere of the fierce battle. "She and the Bodhisattva fought, and their strength became evenly matched. Unexpectedly, the Buddha Mother, Peacock King Bodhisattva, suddenly rebelled..."

Upon hearing this, the expressions of Li Chen and his companions grew solemn. This news was surprising, but it also heightened their concerns about future challenges. The Green-maned Lion King continued, "Manjusri Bodhisattva was unable to withstand the combined attack of the Earth Ancestral Witch and the Buddha Mother, Great Bright King Bodhisattva, and ultimately suffered defeat!"

The Green-Maned Lion King's words were filled with regret and helplessness. The outcome of this battle was undoubtedly a heavy blow to everyone, but Li Chen and his group didn't give up hope. They knew the Golden Peacock they were about to face would be a formidable foe, and they needed to be fully prepared to deal with it.

After listening to the Green-Maned Lion King's story, everyone fell into deep thought. They began to consider how to meet the upcoming challenges and how to improve their own strength to face a formidable foe like the Golden Peacock. Everyone understood that this would be a difficult battle, but they firmly believed that as long as they united and forged ahead, they would be able to overcome the difficulties.

As time passed, Li Chen gradually regained consciousness from his reverie. They began discussing their next steps and decided to intensify their training to improve their abilities. Despite facing immense pressure, they believed that through unremitting efforts, they would be able to overcome the numerous difficulties and achieve their goals.