In the end, the Great Sage broke the rules.

When Sun Wukong returned, he looked around but saw no trace of the others and was speechless.

However, when he caught a glimpse of the words on the ground, his expression instantly improved.

Sure enough, the little monk was the most obedient.

He stepped into the space and summoned Chen Yi. The couple were just about to go find Jiang Liuer and the other two when the land deity on the mountain suddenly appeared.

The local deity told Sun Wukong that Jiang Liuer and his two companions had sent him into the monster's cave.

Isn't this a self-inflicted trap?

Upon hearing this, Sun Wukong asked curiously, "What kind of monster is that?"

The local deity hurriedly said, "There is a One-Horned King on this mountain. I don't know what kind of monster he is. I only know that he has superb martial arts skills, great supernatural powers, and a magic weapon for self-defense."

Upon hearing this, Sun Wukong replied casually, "I see."

"Alright, this Great Sage will go and meet him."

……

On the other side, in the monster's cave.

The Green Ox Demon nibbled on a few segments of orange and said to Jiang Liuer, "You monks are really bold, daring to come to my place to steal clothes."

Upon hearing this, Pigsy angrily exclaimed, "Hmph! You monster, how dare you deceive your grandpa Pig!"

As he spoke, he kicked the round stone on the ground with a powerful kick.

With a whoosh, the stone shot off like an arrow, hurtling straight toward the Green Ox Demon not far away.

The Green Ox Demon reacted extremely quickly, easily dodging the oncoming stone by slightly shifting his body to the side.

However, it was enraged by Pigsy's rude behavior, and its anger surged.

"You ignorant and arrogant pig-headed fool!"

He ordered the little demon to take Pigsy away, saying they would have roasted whole pig for dinner that night!

Jiang Liuer, who was standing to the side, was shocked to see this.

So he hurriedly said, "Your Majesty! This humble monk comes from the Great Tang Dynasty in the East and is on his way to the Western Paradise to obtain Buddhist scriptures. I beg Your Majesty to spare my disciple for the sake of Buddha!"

Upon hearing this, the Green Ox Demon stopped what he was doing and looked the handsome monk up and down with great interest.

After a moment, it spoke and asked, "Oh? I have heard of a monk named Tang Sanzang who went to the Western Paradise to obtain Buddhist scriptures. Could you be him?"

Jiang Liuer clasped his hands together and replied respectfully, "It is indeed this humble monk."

After receiving an affirmative answer, the Green Ox Demon's eyes shone with an unusual light.

Immediately afterwards, it rushed to Jiang Liuer and sniffed him vigorously like a dog.

After sniffing, the Green Ox Demon laughed and said, "If I could eat a piece of your flesh, wouldn't I have achieved perfect merit!"

Jiang Liuer was startled upon hearing this, but he still forced himself to remain calm and replied, "Your Majesty is mistaken."

"If you don't eat my flesh and let me go west, you can still achieve perfect merit."

Before the Green Ox Demon could say anything more, a little demon reported that someone outside was challenging them.

Upon hearing this, Jiang Liuer immediately exclaimed happily, "Your Majesty, the one challenging us outside is none other than my eldest disciple, Sun Wukong!"

The Green Ox Spirit said calmly, "Please go down first. I'm going to meet the legendary Sun Wukong."

The Green Ox Demon politely invited Jiang Liuer to leave.

The Green Ox Demon, draped in a red cloak, opened the cave door and made a dashing entrance.

Looking at the two men outside the cave, he raised an eyebrow and asked, "Which of you is Sun Wukong?"

Chen Yi raised his hand and pointed at Sun Wukong.

Sun Wukong: "Your grandpa Sun is right here."

The Green Ox Demon glanced at Sun Wukong and burst into laughter: "Hahaha... I thought he was someone important, but he's just a monkey who has broken his vows."

Sun Wukong's face darkened, and he said coldly, "None of your business!"

"Hand over my master right now, or I'll let you experience what Grandpa Sun has to offer!"

Green Ox Demon: "Your master stole my clothes, and he's been caught red-handed. There's no way you're going to let him go!"

Upon hearing this, Sun Wukong was immediately enraged. Jiang Liuer would steal clothes? He would never believe it, and he immediately swung his golden cudgel at him.

The Green Ox Demon was exceptionally skilled, and he showed no fear in his battle against Sun Wukong.

Despite Sun Wukong's relentless pursuit, the Green Ox Demon was able to handle the situation with ease.

Chen Yi sat on a rock and started cracking sunflower seeds.

Just as he was enjoying his snack, a pair of hands suddenly appeared in front of him.

Chen Yi turned his head and saw a little demon, who was looking at him with a smile.

"I want to eat sunflower seeds too..."

Chen Yi: “…”

Your king is still fighting, and you want me some sunflower seeds to eat?!

However, Chen Yi wasn't a stingy person, so he grabbed a handful of melon seeds and gave them to the little demon.

After thanking her, the little demon went back to show off with a smug look on her face.