Transmigrating to win the heart of a beautiful snake

Chapter 479 The Lingering Peace Turns Turbulent as a Mysterious Visitor Disrupts Things Again

The lingering peace is stirred up by a mysterious visitor.

After successfully using the crystal to defeat the Dark Lord and safeguard the peace and tranquility of the continent, a joyful and peaceful atmosphere permeated the land. In the villages surrounding the castle, people sang and danced, children laughed and played, and adults beamed with happiness. The heroes' stories circulated in the streets and alleys, becoming a popular topic of conversation.

During these peaceful days, Pigsy was extremely smug. He spent his days wandering around the castle, grabbing anyone he could and vividly recounting his "heroic deeds" in battle, always embellishing them with extra details.

"You didn't see it! That dark leader charged at us, staff in hand, baring his teeth and claws, looking like he was going to tear a hole in the sky. But what happened? I, Pigsy, glared at him, brandished my nine-toothed rake, and yelled, 'Monster, where do you think you're going?' The dark leader was so scared his legs went weak, and he turned to run. If I hadn't chased him so closely, he wouldn't have been defeated so easily." Pigsy recounted, waving his nine-toothed rake and mimicking the scene, making the surrounding children burst into laughter.

Xiaoqing, unable to bear watching any longer, couldn't help but tease, "Bajie, stop bragging. I seem to remember someone being blasted far away by the dark energy pillar, landing on their back and unable to get up for a long time!"

Pigsy blushed and argued, "Little Qing, you little brat, you're always undermining me. I did it on purpose to distract the Dark Leader so that Lingyue could have a chance to unleash the power of the crystal. What do you know? This is called tactics!"

At this moment, Liu Yu walked over and said with a smile, "Alright, alright, Bajie, everyone knows how powerful you are. But these peaceful days are hard-won, so we can't let our guard down. We still need to continue cultivating, just in case."

Fahai clasped his hands together and said, “Amitabha, what Benefactor Liu Yu said is absolutely right. Although the leader of darkness has been eliminated, the dark forces in the world have not completely disappeared, and we still need to remain vigilant at all times.”

Everyone nodded in agreement. Just then, Lingyue rushed over from the library, carrying a somewhat worn ancient book in her hand, her face beaming with excitement.

“Come quick, everyone! I’ve found something interesting in these ancient books,” Lingyue said.

The crowd gathered around, and Lingyue opened the ancient book, pointing to a blurry map on it, and said, "Look, this shows that there is a mysterious island in the southwest of the continent. It is said that a mysterious power is hidden on this island, and this power may make us stronger and further consolidate the peace of the continent."

Upon hearing this, Pigsy's eyes lit up, and he said, "Then what are we waiting for? Let's go quickly! Maybe when I get there, I can learn a move or two, and if the dark forces come again, I can beat them to a pulp by myself."

Xiaoqing rolled her eyes at Zhu Bajie and said, "You're so impatient. Since this island is so mysterious, it must be full of dangers. We need to prepare properly. Besides, who knows if the records in these ancient books are true?"

Liu Yu carefully examined the map and said, "In any case, this is an opportunity to improve our strength. Let's gather more information about this island before deciding whether to go."

So, the group split up again. Er Gou and Xiao Qing inquired around the castle, trying to see if anyone had heard of the mysterious island; Liu Yu and Fa Hai continued searching for clues in the ancient books; Ling Yue stayed in the library, studying the ancient book in depth, trying to dig out more useful information from between the lines.

Several days passed, and the group gathered again. Er Gou scratched his head and said, "We asked many people, and only one old sailor said that he had heard his elders mention this island when he was young. It is said that the island is surrounded by thick fog all year round, and few ships that approach it can return. Moreover, strange sounds often come from the island, like someone crying or a monster roaring."

Xiaoqing continued, "Some people also say that there is a mysterious magic on the island that can cause hallucinations, making people lose their way on the island and never be able to get out."

Liu Yu frowned and said, "It seems this island is indeed not simple. But if we can really find the power to improve our strength, it's still worth the risk."

Fahai said, "This humble monk is willing to go along and protect everyone."

Pigsy patted his chest and said, "With me here, what's there to be afraid of! Those strange noises are probably just trying to scare people. I'll just whack them with my rake and see if they dare to make any more noises."

Lingyue said, "I found some methods to break illusion magic in ancient books, and I've also prepared some potions to dispel the dense fog. But we still need to proceed with caution."

After some discussion, the group decided to embark on a journey to find the mysterious island. They prepared ships and various supplies, and sailed southwest along the coastline of the mainland.

During the voyage, Pigsy was as excited as a child, running to the bow of the ship to look around and then coming back to ask Lingyue how much longer it would take to arrive.

"Lingyue, when do you think we'll get to that mysterious island? I can't wait to see what treasures it holds," said Pigsy.

Lingyue smiled helplessly and said, "Bajie, this can't be rushed. According to the ancient records, we still need a few more days of sailing. Just be patient and wait."

Xiaoqing teased from the side, "Bajie, don't be so scared that you wet your pants when you see the monsters on the island."

Pigsy snorted and said, "Little Green, don't underestimate me. I, Old Pig, fear neither heaven nor earth, why would I be afraid of a few monsters?"

And so, amidst laughter and chatter, the group continued their voyage. A few days later, they finally saw a thick fog ahead, stretching across the sea and disappearing into the distance.

"Looks like this is the place," Liu Yu said.

Lingyue took out a potion to dispel the thick fog and sprinkled it around. The potion turned into a gentle breeze and drifted into the fog. Gradually, the fog began to dissipate, revealing a passage leading to the island.

The group cautiously approached the island along the passage. As the ship drew nearer, they heard a strange sound, like someone weeping softly, or like some creature groaning in pain.

"What is that sound?" Although Pigsy said he wasn't afraid, he still unconsciously gripped his nine-toothed rake tighter.

Xiaoqing said, "It seems the strange sound from the legend is true. Everyone be careful, there might be some danger."

After the ship docked, the group stepped onto the mysterious island. The island was covered with lush, towering trees that blocked out the sun, allowing only dappled sunlight to filter through the leaves. The ground was covered with a thick layer of fallen leaves, which crunched underfoot.

They were walking along a path when suddenly, a huge figure appeared ahead. The figure looked like a giant bear, but its entire body was covered in blue scales, and its eyes gleamed with an eerie red light.

"What kind of monster is this?" Er Gou asked in surprise.

Pigsy shouted, "Whatever it is, let's fight it first!" With that, he brandished his nine-toothed rake and charged forward.

Seeing Pigsy charging towards them, the monster opened its gaping maw and roared. The roar shook the surrounding trees, causing leaves to fall. The monster raised its enormous bear paw and slammed it down towards Pigsy.

Pigsy hurriedly used his nine-toothed rake to block, and with a clang, the huge impact forced him back several steps. Taking advantage of the opportunity, Liu Yu unleashed the power of his sword, shooting a sword aura at the monster. The monster dodged to the side, but the sword aura still left a shallow mark on its scales.

Xiaoqing shook her bell, emitting a powerful sound wave that struck the monster. The monster trembled slightly upon being hit, but seemed largely unharmed. It roared angrily and charged at the group again.

Fahai clasped his hands together, and a radiant Buddhist light enveloped the monster, slowing its movements. Taking advantage of this, Er Gou circled behind the monster and stabbed it in the leg with his dagger. The monster, in pain, turned and lunged at Er Gou.

Just then, Lingyue shouted, "Everyone, don't get caught up in the fight. This monster is too powerful. Let's find a way to get rid of it first."

Hearing Lingyue's words, the group began to fight and retreat. The monster pursued them relentlessly, but due to the influence of the Buddha's light, its speed remained slow.

After running for a while, they discovered a cave ahead. Liu Yu said, "Let's hide inside the cave first."

The group quickly hid in the cave. The monster chased them to the cave entrance, lingered there for a while, seemingly too afraid to go in, and finally had to leave.

"Phew, finally rid of it," Pigsy said, wiping the sweat from his forehead.

“This island is indeed fraught with danger; we can’t act rashly any longer,” Liu Yu said.

Lingyue took out the ancient book and began to study it carefully. "According to the ancient book, the mysterious power on this island may be hidden in the center of the island. But we must be careful, the closer we get to the center, the greater the danger may be."

After resting briefly in the cave, the group continued their journey towards the center of the island. Along the way, they encountered some strange creatures, but they successfully avoided or repelled them all thanks to their wisdom and strength.

When they finally reached the center of the island, they discovered an ancient temple. The temple doors were tightly shut, and strange runes were carved on them.

Lingyue stepped forward and carefully studied the runes. "These runes are somewhat similar to those recorded in ancient books. I'll try to see if I can open this door."

Just as Lingyue was studying the runes, they suddenly heard footsteps behind them. Turning around, they saw a group of people dressed in strange clothes. These people were short, with pale green skin, large, round eyes, and carrying various strange weapons.

"Who are you? Why have you trespassed into our territory?" a man who appeared to be the leader asked in a stilted voice.

Pigsy said, "We are heroes from the mainland. We heard that there is a mysterious power on this island that can make us stronger and protect the peace of the mainland, so we came here."

The leader sneered at Pigsy's words and said, "You? You dare to claim you can protect the peace of the continent? The mysterious power on this island is ours to protect, and we won't let you take it away so easily."

Liu Yu said, "We have no ill intentions. We just hope to use this power to prevent the mainland from being threatened by dark forces."

The chief hesitated for a moment, then said, “Alright, I can give you a chance. We have an ancient riddle here. If you can solve it, you can enter the temple. But if you can’t solve it, you must leave this place and never come back.”

After discussing it, the group decided to give it a try. The leader then presented the riddle: "There are three boxes. One box contains gold, one contains poison, and the third box is empty. Each box has a saying on it, but only one saying is true. The first box says 'The gold is here,' the second box says 'The poison is in the third box,' and the third box says 'The gold is not in the first box.' In which box is the gold?"

After hearing the riddle, everyone began to think about it. Pigsy scratched his head and said, "This has stumped me, this old pig. This riddle is too difficult!"

Xiaoqing said, "I think we can use the assumption method to reason. Suppose the gold is in the first box, then the statement on the first box is true, the statement on the third box is false, and the statement on the second box will also be true. This would mean two statements are true, which does not meet the condition that only one statement is true. Therefore, the gold is not in the first box."

Lingyue continued, "Assuming the gold is in the second box, then the statement on the first box is false, the statement on the third box is true, and the statement on the second box is false. This satisfies the condition that only one statement is true, so the gold is in the second box."