Journey to the West: Tang Monk Conquers Everything

Bajie discovered that he was pregnant and was so shocked that he was at his wit's end. Looking at his bulging belly, he shouted out that he was about to give birth and urgently asked Jiang Liu to think of a solution.

After receiving a knock on the head from Sun Wukong, Bajie came to his senses and realized that he had indeed been scaring himself. His belly had always been this big, even without being pregnant.

"Master, although Bajie scared himself a bit, we are all pregnant. This isn't a small matter. Master, do you have any way to solve this?" After giving Bajie a knock on the head, Sun Wukong turned and addressed Jiang Liu.

"You know, I actually do have a way!" Jiang Liu nodded and responded.

"Oh? That's good to hear..." Upon hearing Jiang Liu's words, Sun Wukong and the others all let out a long sigh of relief.

"As far as I know, besides the Child-Mother River, there is also an Abortion Spring in the Women's Kingdom. Anyone who becomes pregnant and then decides against it can drink a bowl of water from the Abortion Spring to cancel the pregnancy!" Jiang Liu answered.

Although the idea of a man being pregnant seemed very strange to Jiang Liu, he didn't feel too panicked.

Being well-versed in the original story, Jiang Liu knew that drinking from the Abortion Spring would suffice.

Moreover, in the original story, the Abortion Spring was guarded by Ruyi True Immortal, who was the brother of Demon King Ox. It had been contentious with the Journey to the West crew due to the issues Sun Wukong had with the Red Boy in the story.

Now, given that he and Red Boy had a good relationship, and considering Sun Wukong's sworn brotherhood with Demon King Ox, it should not be difficult to ask for a few bowls of water from the Abortion Spring.

"Since there's a way, then that's great!" Upon hearing Jiang Liu's words and confirming that there was a solution, Sun Wukong and the others felt much relieved.

At this time, the sky had already darkened, and they did not know where the Abortion Spring was located, so the disciples decided not to hurry and instead determined to rest for the night before continuing.

After all, from pregnancy to childbirth, it wasn't something that could be completed in just a few days.

...

Leaving aside Jiang Liu and his companions, who were now pregnant and waiting to find the Abortion Spring, about several dozen miles west of Exquisite Immortal Mansion, there was a bustling capital city.

In the city stood a splendid palace, the royal palace of the Women's Kingdom.

While it was indeed a royal palace, perhaps because this was the Women's Kingdom, the palace did not look particularly imposing. Instead, amidst its luxury, it emitted a delicate charm, seeming more in line with what women might find aesthetically pleasing.

Although it was already dark, inside one of the grand halls of the palace, it was brightly lit.

A large square table was set up, and four women were seated around it, clattering away—it turned out they were playing mahjong.

Looking at the mahjong tiles, crafted from warm jade and very exquisitely made, they were clearly valuable.

The four women playing mahjong at the table, the one seated in the principal seat, was a young girl dressed in a robe of gold and crimson.

Looking at this young girl, with a purple-gold phoenix crown on her head and clad in a gold and crimson robe, she appeared to be about fifteen or sixteen years old, but she was already poised and graceful—the Queen of Women's Kingdom.

"Your Majesty, it has gotten late, and we have already played several rounds of mahjong. Shall we retire for now?" asked one of the women, about forty years old, clad in golden armor, addressing the woman seated in the principal seat.

"Has it gotten late?" The Queen of Women's Kingdom glanced outside; indeed, it had darkened, and with a thoughtful look on her face, said, "This mahjong, rumored to have been invented by Holy Monk Xuanzang, has brought us daily joy with such a delightful game. Could it be that you all are tired of playing?"

"My Queen! Although mahjong is engaging and has swept through our Women's Kingdom, there should still be limits to how much we play!" another woman, in her early twenties and looking even more mature, said helplessly to the Queen of Women's Kingdom.

At that comment, this young woman paused and then asked, "Your Majesty, do you truly enjoy playing mahjong, or is it because of Holy Monk Xuanzang?"

The Queen had always greatly admired Holy Monk Xuanzang, a fact that was no secret in Women's Kingdom.

Similarly, when the deeds of Holy Monk Xuanzang reached the Women's Kingdom two years ago, they indeed moved many of the women there.

"Perhaps, both!"

Hearing her minister's question, the Queen of Women's Kingdom thought for a moment and then nodded, not feeling embarrassed about such a conversation among girls.

Firstly, she was indeed curious about the legendary Holy Monk Xuanzang, rumored to be a handsome yet devoted man. Experience new stories on My Virtual Library Empire

Secondly, the Queen of Women's Kingdom indeed loved playing mahjong, and it would be fair to say that from herself to the common folks, everyone in the Women's Kingdom greatly enjoyed it.

Holy Monk Xuanzang had invented Poker card, Legends of the Three Kingdoms, and Mahjong, among which Poker cards and Legends of the Three Kingdoms seemed more favored by men, while Mahjong was particularly liked by women.

"That, Your Majesty..."

As the King of Women's Kingdom finished speaking, the Female General clad in armor nearby began, "Over the past year, you have asked me to strengthen patrols, especially to keep an eye on the Holy Monk Xuanzang and his group's movements. It's time I checked if there has been any progress!"

"Um, even so, let's call it a day for Mahjong then. If there are any reports about the traces of Holy Monk Xuanzang, come and report immediately!" Upon hearing the Female General's words, the King of Women's Kingdom nodded and spoke.

"Ah!? Come and report immediately!? By then, it will be midnight, won't it!?" Hearing the King's words, the Female General was stunned. It was already late at night; what if they found something?

"As long as there's any news about Holy Monk Xuanzang, no matter what time it is, you must inform me at once!" The King of Women's Kingdom said earnestly, her face becoming stern.

Although she was just a teenager of fifteen or sixteen, being the ruler of a country, the King of Women's Kingdom spoke with quite a dignified air.

"Understood, Your Majesty!" Seeing the King's demeanor, the Female General's expression grew serious, and she responded.

"Well, go now!" Seeing the response of the Female General, the King of Women's Kingdom then nodded and waved her hand in satisfaction, dismissing her.

"Hey, Chancellor, do you think that Holy Monk Xuanzang won't pass through our Women's Kingdom?"

However, as soon as the Female General left, the King of Women's Kingdom immediately turned to another woman dressed in a brocade robe beside her and asked.

"That shouldn't be the case..." Hearing the Queen's words, the woman in the brocade robe shook her head and said, "Holy Monk Xuanzang started from Chang'an City of Great Tang and is heading to Western Heaven to worship Buddha and seek scriptures. Logically, he should pass through our Women's Kingdom!"

"But our Women's Kingdom is only about twenty thousand miles from Chang'an City. If someone walks fast, it would take only half a year, right? Even if he encountered many difficulties along the way and got delayed, a year would have been enough. But it's been two years since he set out, and still there's no trace of him!" Hearing the Female Prime Minister's words, the King of Women's Kingdom frowned and said, perplexed.

"Unless..." It was then that the Female Prime Minister suddenly thought of something, her face slightly changing.

"Unless what!?" Seeing the expression of the Female Prime Minister, the King of Women's Kingdom asked urgently.

The Queen was very concerned about anything related to Holy Monk Xuanzang. Over the past two years, she had sent many to gather information about him, caring deeply about both the major and minor details.

"Unless, Holy Monk Xuanzang has encountered mishaps on the road and that's why he hasn't arrived at the Women's Kingdom yet..." the Female Prime Minister cautiously said, looking at the King.

To her, it seemed the only explanation that made sense after such a long delay over a journey of only twenty thousand miles.

"That's impossible!"

However, upon hearing the words of the Female Prime Minister, the King of Women's Kingdom immediately spoke out, dismissing that idea.

"It's said that when Holy Monk Xuanzang commenced his journey, he was personally enlightened by Bodhisattva Guanyin, who even bestowed upon him the Brocade Kasaya and Nine-Ring Monk's Staff for his complete protection. How could he possibly meet with misfortune? This is absolutely impossible! Chancellor, are you possibly cursing Holy Monk Xuanzang!?" The King of Women's Kingdom said indignantly, showing mistrust in the Female Prime Minister's words, and seemingly unwilling to believe them.

"It was inappropriate of me..." Seeing the demeanor of the Queen, the Female Prime Minister quickly admitted her mistake.

"Alright, you may go now!" Waving her hand, the King of Women's Kingdom seemed somewhat displeased with the Female Prime Minister, allowing her to leave.

Not daring to say more, the Female Prime Minister quickly nodded and then exited.

After leaving the palace, the Female Prime Minister looked back, and with a deep sigh, she thought, "The Queen, still a young girl, ascended to the throne years ago and has indeed made the country prosperous and strong, proving to be an enlightened ruler. Sadly, her obsession with Holy Monk Xuanzang, whom she has never met, seems like bewitchment. This might be where the Queen is most misguided..."

"However, fortunately, Holy Monk Xuanzang remains but a figure of legend, so it likely doesn't matter!"

Hanging her head, the Female Prime Minister temporarily suppressed her myriad thoughts and headed straight out of the palace.

"Alright, you go down too!" After both the Female General and Female Prime Minister had left, the King of Women's Kingdom finally spoke to another young woman in her twenties nearby.

"I shall take my leave then!" The young woman in her twenties nodded, rose, and said as she exited the palace.

"Holy Monk Xuanzang, could it really be that you have been harmed? No, that's impossible, it must be impossible..."

Outside the sleeping chamber, the palace maids who were on night duty noticed that the Queen hadn't slept all night, and in the quiet of the night, she seemed to be repeatedly muttering this phrase.