20demayo Chapter 387 A Mysterious Adventure in an Ancient Town
Chapter 387 A Mysterious Adventure in an Ancient Town
"Transmigrating to Embrace the Beautiful Snake"
Chapter 387: A Mysterious Adventure in an Ancient Town
After leaving the fishing village, Liu Yu and the others continued their journey. The scenery along the way was picturesque, with a refreshing atmosphere permeating the green hills and clear waters. The trees lining the road were lush and verdant, their leaves rustling softly in the breeze, as if playing a beautiful melody for their journey. The sky was a deep, jewel-like blue, with fluffy white clouds floating in the air, making them feel exceptionally relaxed and happy.
Soon, they arrived at a mysterious ancient town. At the town's entrance stood an ancient archway, its surface etched with the marks of time, seemingly telling the story of the town's long history. Walking into the town, the stone-paved streets meandered, lined with shops selling a dazzling array of goods. The antique buildings were arranged in a charmingly varied manner, some wooden, some brick and stone, each exuding its own unique character.
"This ancient town has a unique charm!" Xiaoqing looked around curiously. Her eyes sparkled with excitement, filled with curiosity about this unfamiliar place. Xiaoqing wore a light green dress, the hem of which fluttered in the wind, making her look like a fairy descending to earth.
Pigsy stared at a food stall, his mouth practically watering: "I'm hungry again!" His round belly was rumbling loudly, as if protesting his master's neglect. Pigsy strode eagerly toward the food stall.
The group walked into the ancient town with smiles, soaking in its unique atmosphere. The streets were bustling with people: vendors carrying loads on shoulder poles, women leading children, and elderly people strolling leisurely. The air was filled with the aroma of various delicacies—sweet pastries and tempting roasted meats—making one's mouth water.
As they strolled leisurely, they suddenly heard a commotion. It turned out a group of thugs were bullying an elderly street performer. The old man had gray hair and a haggard face; his erhu (a two-stringed bowed instrument) had been thrown to the ground by the thugs. He looked helplessly at them, his eyes filled with fear and despair.
"Stop!" Liu Yu shouted, unable to bear it any longer. Liu Yu was dressed in a white robe with a black belt around his waist, looking dashing and heroic. His eyes were firm and full of a sense of justice.
The bullies turned around and glared at Liu Yu and his group: "Mind your own business, or we'll take care of you too!" The bullies were all strong and burly, with menacing faces, and they were carrying sticks, looking like fierce demons.
Fahai put his hands together and said, "Amitabha, benefactors, please do some good deeds!" Fahai was wearing a kasaya and had a solemn appearance. His voice was loud and steady.
"Hmph, you stinking monk, shut up!" The bullies ignored their advice and instead became even more arrogant, waving their sticks around.
Just as the two sides were locked in a stalemate, Xiao Tian emerged from the crowd, a bone dangling from his mouth. Wagging his tail, his eyes darted around, looking incredibly cute.
When the bullies saw Xiao Tian, they mocked, "This little dog is joining in the fun too?"
Xiao Tian threw the bone aside, barked twice, and then rushed forward and bit the trouser leg of one of the bullies. The bully struggled desperately, but couldn't shake off Xiao Tian no matter what he did.
"Hey, let go!" The bullies immediately panicked.
Taking advantage of the opportunity, Liu Yu and his gang struck, routing the bullies. Liu Yu unleashed a masterful spell, the dazzling light blinding the bullies. Pigsy, meanwhile, wielded his nine-toothed rake with ferocious force, sending the bullies fleeing in terror.
"Prajnaparamita, Great Mighty Heavenly Dragon!" Fahai, not to be outdone, shouted the slogan and unleashed his magic, scaring the bullies so much they ran away in terror. Fahai's magic was powerful and majestic; golden light enveloped him, making him appear as if the Buddha had descended.
Having dealt with the bullies, the old street performer was extremely grateful: "Thank you so much, heroes!" Tears welled up in the old man's eyes, and his hands trembled as he grasped Liu Yu's hand.
The group waved goodbye and continued strolling through the ancient town. They walked and admired the scenery, experiencing the local customs and culture.
They arrived at an antique shop filled with all sorts of strange and unusual items: ancient bronze mirrors, exquisite porcelain, and mysterious talismans.
Pigsy picked up a copper basin and looked at it curiously: "What kind of treasure is this?" The copper basin was covered with intricate patterns and exuded a mysterious aura.
The shopkeeper smiled and said, "This is a magical copper basin that can grant wishes." The shopkeeper was an old man with a goatee and a cunning look in his eyes.
"Really?" Pigsy was skeptical. He turned the copper basin over and over, trying to find out the secret within.
Just then, Xiao Tian ran over and peed in the copper basin.
"Oh dear, Xiao Tian!" Everyone was both amused and exasperated.
Suddenly, the copper basin emitted a light, and a little sprite flew out from it. The sprite flapped its transparent wings, and its body shimmered with multicolored light.
"Who woke me up?" the little elf said angrily. Her voice was clear and melodious, but full of rage.
Everyone was stunned.
The little elf looked at them and said, "Since you woke me up, you have to help me complete a task, or you're not leaving!" The little elf put his hands on his hips, looking arrogant.
Liu Yu asked helplessly, "What mission?"
The elf said, "There is an evil wizard in the forest outside the town. Go and defeat him."
Left with no other option, Liu Yu and the others headed into the forest. The forest was eerie and terrifying, with tall, dense trees that let sunlight filter through the leaves, creating dappled patterns of light. Rustling sounds echoed from the undergrowth, sending chills down their spines.
"I'm a little scared," Pigsy said, shrinking back. He followed closely behind Liu Yu, his nine-toothed rake trembling slightly.
"Don't be afraid, we're here," Liu Yu comforted her. Holding her sword, Liu Yu carefully led the way.
As they walked, they indeed encountered a wizard. The wizard wore a long black robe and a hood, obscuring his face. The wand in his hand gleamed with an eerie light, and the surrounding air grew heavy.
The wizard waved his wand and chanted incantations. Beams of black light shot towards them.
Fahai shouted, "Prajnaparamita, Great Mighty Heavenly Dragon!" and charged forward to fight the wizard. Fahai's cassock fluttered in the wind, and his magic clashed with the wizard's dark power, emitting a dazzling light.
Xiao Tian wasn't idle either. He pulled a slingshot from his green shorts and fired pebbles at the wizard. The pebbles hit the wizard, causing little harm, but they did distract him quite a bit.
The wizard was overwhelmed and disorganized.
Taking advantage of the opportunity, Liu Yu and the others launched a joint attack. Liu Yu's sword emitted a sharp sword aura, and Xiao Qing's bell rang crisply, disturbing the wizard's mind. Zhu Bajie swung his nine-toothed rake forcefully, stirring up a gust of wind.
Finally, with everyone's combined efforts, they defeated the wizard. The wizard fell to the ground and vanished in a puff of smoke.
The fairies appeared and kept their promise, giving them some treasures: magical potions, gems to enhance magic, and an ancient book.
They happily returned to the ancient town with their treasures in hand.
Unexpectedly, a grand competition was being held in the ancient town. The competition venue was set up in the town center square, which was surrounded by spectators, with cheers and shouts of encouragement rising and falling.
The competition was to see who could finish a large plate of steamed buns in the shortest amount of time. The buns were steaming hot and emitted an enticing aroma.
Pigsy's eyes lit up: "This is my forte!" He confidently signed up for the competition.
The competition began, and Pigsy wolfed down his food, stuffing one bun after another into his mouth. His mouth was stuffed full, and his cheeks bulged out like balloons.
Others cheered them on from the sidelines.
"Go, Pigsy!"
"Pigsy, you're the best!"
Just as Pigsy was about to finish eating, Little Tian ran over and snatched a bun away.
"Xiao Tian, stop making trouble!" Pigsy shouted anxiously. He reached out to grab the bun, but accidentally choked.
Everyone quickly handed him water, and Pigsy managed to swallow it with great difficulty.
In the end, Pigsy won the competition. Holding the prize, a large gold ingot, he grinned from ear to ear.
They spent another enjoyable day in the ancient town. In the evening, they found an inn to rest. The inn's rooms were cozy and comfortable, with soft and clean beds.
In the middle of the night, Liu Yu suddenly heard a noise outside. He got up alertly to check and found a group of thieves stealing their belongings. The thieves tiptoed around, carefully rummaging through the packages.
"Stop thief!" Liu Yu shouted. His voice broke the silence of the night.
Fahai was also awakened by the noise, and he rushed out while shouting "Prajnaparamita, Great Mighty Heavenly Dragon!" Fahai's voice echoed in the night sky, full of majesty.
Xiao Tian, being even more clever, took out a bell from his green underwear and rang it loudly. The bell's clear and loud sound startled the thieves, who scattered and fled.
The next day, they left the ancient town and continued their journey. Sunlight shone on them, illuminating their resolute figures.
Who knows what exciting adventures await them ahead...