In the end, the Great Sage broke the rules.

Sun Wukong raised his golden cudgel and began to beat the monster's eyes with a barrage of blows.

After a few blows, the pitch-black clouds gradually dissipated.

Sun Wukong did not chase after the fleeing monster, but landed on the ground like a light bird, and then released the three people in the space.

Chen Yi hadn't even had a chance to properly show Jiang Liuer around the gourd space before he was suddenly released, holding a teacup high in his hand. Jiang Liuer was holding a teacup just like him.

At this moment, Eleven, his face covered in mud, looked like a little mud monkey, and he was tightly holding a chicken in his arms. When he realized that his environment had changed, his little face was full of confusion.

Upon seeing this, Sun Wukong's heart skipped a beat; it seemed he had messed things up.

Jiang Liuer spoke first, asking, "Wukong, did you subdue the monster so quickly?"

Sun Wukong shook his head and replied, "That monster escaped."

When the villagers learned that Sun Wukong had not succeeded in completely killing the ferocious and terrifying monster, their hearts were instantly filled with fear and worry.

People whispered and discussed among themselves, and a deep unease was evident on everyone's face.

"Oh dear, what should we do?" an old man said in a trembling voice, his white beard shaking slightly as he spoke.

"Yes, yes, that monster is so powerful, and it wasn't killed. It definitely won't let this go. It will definitely come back to take revenge on us!" Another middle-aged man's face was pale, and a layer of fine sweat appeared on his forehead.

"How about... how about we run away quickly? Maybe we can avoid it."

Someone made this suggestion, but it was quickly refuted by others.

"Where can we escape to? We're surrounded by deep forests. What if we encounter other ferocious beasts or monsters on our way out? Wouldn't that be even more dangerous?"

Just as everyone was gripped by panic, Sun Wukong stepped forward and loudly reassured them, "Don't panic, everyone. Since I, the Great Sage, have promised to rid you of this demon, I will definitely keep my word."

"I will definitely find a way to completely subdue that monster before I leave this place."

Hearing Sun Wukong's resounding promise, the villagers felt somewhat relieved.

One of the elders stepped forward, cupped his hands in a respectful bow to Sun Wukong, and said, "Then we will have to trouble you, Elder. If you can truly eliminate this demon and keep our area safe, you will be a great benefactor to our entire village!"

At this point, the villagers had no other choice but to place all their hopes on Sun Wukong, hoping that he could get rid of the monster as soon as possible and restore the village to its former peace and tranquility.

……

On the other side, the female demon, severely injured by Sun Wukong's beating, limped back to her cave.

Supported by her maid, she sat weakly in a chair, like a withered flower.

As her injuries worsened, her once beautiful face quickly aged.

The succubus's voice was urgent: "Blood, give me blood!"

Upon hearing this, the maid dared not delay in the slightest and immediately ordered someone to bring up the prepared blood.

The banshee eagerly drank the blood, which seemed to be the source of her life, nourishing her body.

After drinking the blood, her aged face became delicate, and she instantly regained her youthful appearance.

……

The next morning, the succubus came to the village to gather information.

When she arrived at the village entrance, she was surprised to hear the villagers talking about how the monks on their pilgrimage were going to subdue demons in this place.

When she arrived at the courtyard the villagers had mentioned, she happened to witness Jiang Liuer preaching to them. Looking at Jiang Liuer standing among the villagers, the demoness's eyes gleamed with greed.

However, because Sun Wukong was guarding Jiang Liuer, she couldn't make a move and had to leave disappointed.

When she returned to the cave and looked at the strong young man tied up inside, she felt utterly bored.

Even when the maid told her that one of them had run away, she remained unmoved and ignored her.

In order to capture Tang Sanzang as soon as possible, the female demon returned to the village again.

Arriving at the courtyard where Tang Sanzang was, she was pleasantly surprised to find that Sun Wukong was not there. She was secretly delighted and hurried towards Jiang Liuer, who was reading a book inside the house.

Fortunately, Sha Wujing, who was busy in the kitchen, had sharp eyes and rushed out to stop her.

Sensing something amiss outside, Jiang Liuer stepped out of the house.

"Wujing, what happened?"

As soon as the female demon saw Jiang Liuer, she immediately approached him and said in a coquettish voice, "Elder, please grant this humble woman a meal. My family has suffered a natural disaster, and I have not eaten a single grain of rice for two years."

As she spoke, she pulled out a broken bowl.

Seeing that the woman was dressed in rags and was filthy, Jiang Liuer instructed Sha Wujing, "Wujing, go and get some food for this female benefactor."

"Okay, Master."

Just as Sha Wujing turned and went into the kitchen, the female demon suddenly turned back and gave Jiang Liuer a triumphant smile, like a fox showing its tail.

Jiang Liuer was stunned for a moment, and the next second he was struck by the demonic magic and fainted.

Sha Wujing brought out the rice, and seeing that his master was about to be killed, he shouted angrily, "Demon! Stop!"

He casually threw away what he was holding, raised his weapon high, and lunged at the banshee.

Seeing that things were going badly, the succubus immediately fled.