Golden-Headed Guardian Deity was taken aback; Tripitaka's reaction was strange. Instead of asking questions, Tripitaka simply gave him a peculiar look.
"Uh... Venerable Monk, why are you looking at me like that?" Golden-Headed Guardian Deity was baffled, unsure of what he had done wrong.
"Are you not afraid of me?" Tripitaka asked, surprised.
"Monk, you must be joking! You look like a highly cultivated sage; why would I be afraid of you?" Golden-Headed Guardian Deity replied, puzzled.
Tripitaka gave him a knowing smile. "Let's set aside the fact that you're approaching a giant dragon-turtle without hesitation. What I don't get is how you recognize me as a sage—considering I've been lying down this whole time."
Golden-Headed Guardian Deity was at a loss for words. He had forgotten he'd disguised himself as a mortal. A regular person, upon seeing such a massive turtle, would either scream or run in the opposite direction. Yet here he was, willingly walking up to it. If this wasn't suspicious, then what was?
Quick to think on his feet, Golden-Headed Guardian Deity scrambled for an explanation. "You see, I noticed a holy aura radiating from afar, which assured me that a revered monk must be here. So, despite my fears, I rushed over to seek your help. Your steed may look daunting, but since you have tamed it, I had nothing to fear."
Tripitaka raised an eyebrow, still watching him with that same odd expression.
"Pfft—" Monkey King couldn't hold back any longer and burst into laughter. The nonsense coming from Golden-Headed Guardian Deity was absurd, even by Buddhist standards.
Golden-Headed Guardian Deity suddenly understood what was happening. The monkey, with his Fiery Golden Eyes, had likely seen right through his disguise, exposing his true identity to Tripitaka. Ah, this was beyond embarrassing!
Flustered, Golden-Headed Guardian Deity's face turned a bright red.
"Alright, let's skip the pretense," Tripitaka said, deciding not to press further. "What do you want from me?"
Resigned, Golden-Headed Guardian Deity continued his act. "I am the steward of Gao Village just ahead, named Gao Cai. A few days ago, a pig demon crashed my master's daughter's wedding, attempting to abduct her. She's been trapped ever since. My master hopes to find a holy person who can subdue this demon and rescue her."
Monkey King's ears perked up, confused. How could Pigsy still be involved with Gao Cuilan? He was sure he hadn't bound the red thread to her.
"System, is this red thread defective? How is Gao Cuilan still involved with Pigsy?" Monkey King asked, feeling frustrated.
"Host, kindly refrain from false accusations without evidence. Otherwise, the system has grounds to accuse you of defamation," the system retorted.
"Hey! Your red thread's not working, and now you're accusing me?" Monkey King snapped.
"All system products meet the highest quality standards. If there's an issue, it's due to user error," the system replied firmly.
"Nonsense! I double-checked before tying it! There's no way I messed up."
"Then there's absolutely no problem," the system replied confidently.
"Then why is Golden-Headed Guardian Deity saying Pigsy and Gao Cuilan are involved?" Monkey King asked, perplexed.
"The system cannot answer that. Please contact us after verifying a product defect. Failure to comply will result in double fees for future services," the system said, unwavering.
Monkey King sighed, casting a resentful glance at Golden-Headed Guardian Deity. This was all his doing.
Upon further thought, Monkey King remembered that the Five Directional Revelation Spirits had been watching him and Tripitaka the entire time. They hadn't been to Gao Village, so it was likely Golden-Headed Guardian Deity was just acting out the original script, oblivious to any recent changes.
"Oh? A pig demon causing trouble?" Tripitaka asked, seeking confirmation. If there really was a demon threatening the innocent, he felt compelled to intervene.
Golden-Headed Guardian Deity seized the opportunity, responding affirmatively. "Indeed, Venerable Monk!"
Pigsy's storyline had already been set in motion. Though Tripitaka's journey was ahead of schedule, this event was supposed to occur regardless. Tripitaka's arrival would change nothing.
Satisfied, Tripitaka turned to Monkey King and asked, "Wukong, do you think you can handle this pig demon?"
"Master, you underestimate me! It's just a pig demon—I'll take care of it in no time and leave its fate to you." Monkey King waved off the challenge, confident in his strength. After all, he could easily take down Pigsy, especially now.
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