Kidnapping the entire Journey to the West, starting by turning Sun Wukong against his own side.

Chapter 20: The Bull Demon King of Mount Jilei, and the Mischievous Red Boy

Mount Jilei is shrouded in eerie atmosphere, with banners waving in the wind.

Unlike the desolate Northern Sea and Lion Camel Ridge, this place is teeming with patrolling demons, each clad in gleaming armor and exuding an imposing aura.

Clearly, the Bull Demon King managed his territory quite well.

As soon as Sun Wukong and Chen Fan landed, they were surrounded by a group of bull-headed demons.

"Who goes there! How dare you trespass on Mount Jilei!" The leading bull demon captain, wielding a massive mountain-splitting axe, demanded.

"Are you blind?!" Sun Wukong impatiently picked at his ear. "Go tell your king that his seventh brother, Sun Wukong, has come back to see him!"

"Sun Wukong?"

The bull demon captain was stunned for a moment, then looked Sun Wukong up and down, his face full of suspicion.

"Are you the Monkey King who wreaked havoc in the Heavenly Palace five hundred years ago?"

"It is indeed your Grandpa Sun!"

"My men, hurry! Go and report to the King! The Seventh King has returned!"

Captain Bull Demon dared not be negligent. He sent someone to inform them while putting on a smiling face and respectfully welcoming the two inside.

Not far away, a hearty laugh could be heard.

"Hahaha! Seventh brother! My good brother! You've finally come out!"

A tall, imposing figure, wearing a polished silver helmet, embroidered golden armor, and wielding a mixed iron rod, strode out to greet them.

It is none other than the Great Sage Equaling Heaven, the Bull Demon King!

"Big brother!"

When Sun Wukong saw the Bull Demon King, he was also very excited. He rushed forward and gave him a big hug.

"I've missed you so much, Old Sun!"

"Haha! I missed you too, brother!" The Bull Demon King patted Sun Wukong heavily on the back. "Come on, come on, I've already had a feast prepared. Today, we brothers will drink until we drop!"

The Bull Demon King enthusiastically pulled Sun Wukong along, heading towards the main cave, "Moyun Cave".

Chen Fan followed behind, watching the two brothers reunited after a long separation, but he was secretly observing them.

The Bull Demon King seemed very happy, but Chen Fan always felt that there was something else mixed in with his enthusiasm.

At the banquet, the Bull Demon King and Sun Wukong toasted each other, reminiscing about their glorious past, creating a lively atmosphere.

"Brother, you don't know how I, Old Sun, have survived these past five hundred years..." Sun Wukong, a little tipsy, began to pour out his grievances.

"My dear brother, you've suffered so much," the Bull Demon King said with emotion. "Come, have another drink. It's all in the past now!"

Sun Wukong tilted his head back and downed another bowl of wine. He put down the bowl and his face darkened.

"Eldest brother, second brother, the Flood Dragon King, has been captured by the Buddhist sect! Third brother and fifth brother's Lion Camel Ridge has also been razed to the ground! We must settle this score with them!"

The Bull Demon King paused for a moment.

He sighed, "Brother, I've heard about this matter as well. The Buddhist sect is powerful; we should... consider this carefully."

"Let's reconsider?" Sun Wukong frowned. "Brother, are we just going to let it go like this? Those are our brothers!"

"Of course we can't just let it go like this!" the Bull Demon King hurriedly said. "However, the timing isn't right. I have a large family and business now, and I have tens of thousands of demon soldiers to support. I can't act impulsively!"

Before Sun Wukong could say anything more, Chen Fan gently nudged his leg from under the table.

Sun Wukong swallowed his words and drank his wine in silence.

Chen Fan knew that the Bull Demon King had changed.

He was no longer the Great Sage Equaling Heaven who dared to challenge the Heavenly Court, but a mountain king guarding his own little piece of land.

He has concerns and worries, and he has lost the vigor he once had.

Just then, a system notification sounded in Chen Fan's mind.

[Ding! Detected a key figure from Journey to the West—Red Boy, the Holy Infant King.]

[Side quest triggered: Recruit Red Boy.]

[Mission Description: Red Boy, son of the Bull Demon King, possesses superhuman strength and the Samadhi True Fire, making him a key target of Buddhist attention. Recruiting him would add another powerful warrior to Flower Fruit Mountain and also cut off Guanyin's chance of taking him as her disciple.]

[Quest Reward: Fragment of the Eight-Nine Arcane Arts (Taiyi Golden Immortal Scroll)]

[Mission failed: None.]

Red Boy!

Chen Fan's heart stirred.

This is a tough nut to crack.

He put down his wine cup and smiled at the Bull Demon King, "Brother Bull, I have long admired your son, the Holy Infant King. I wonder if I have the honor of meeting him today?"

When his son was mentioned, the Bull Demon King showed a wry smile and a hint of doting affection.

"Alas, my child has been spoiled by his mother since he was a child. He is unruly and will likely offend you two."

No sooner had the words left his mouth than a clear and arrogant voice came from outside the cave.

"Who's talking badly about me behind my back!"

A child wearing a red bib, carrying a ten-foot-long fire-tipped spear, and with his hair tied in a topknot, swaggered in.

He was exquisitely handsome and looked harmless, but his eyes were full of arrogance.

This is the Holy Infant King, Red Boy.

"My child, how dare you be rude!" the Bull Demon King scolded sternly. "This is your Uncle Sun, the Great Sage Equal to Heaven from five hundred years ago! This is Mr. Chen!"

Red Boy glanced at Sun Wukong sideways and curled his lip.

"The Great Sage Equal to Heaven? Isn't he just the弼马温 (Bima Wen, a lowly official in charge of tending horses) who was supposed to be kept under a mountain by the Jade Emperor? I heard he was later imprisoned under a mountain, unable to move like a tortoise. What's so great about him?"

"You little brat!"

Sun Wukong's temper flared up instantly, and he was about to explode on the spot.

"Brother, calm down! Brother, calm down!" The Bull Demon King quickly stopped him. "Children speak without thinking, children speak without thinking!"

Chen Fan also tugged at Sun Wukong, signaling him to calm down.

He looked at Red Boy and said with a smile, "Great King Holy Infant, you are indeed a man of few words. We have come here to invite you and Brother Bull to join us in plotting something great: overthrowing the Heavenly Court. If we succeed, you will become the Crown Prince of the Heavenly Court. What do you say?"

After hearing this, Red Boy felt as if he had heard the biggest joke in the world.

"Your Highness? I'm a mountain king here, living a life of luxury and comfort. Why should I go and do something that could cost me my head?"

He pointed his fire-tipped spear at Sun Wukong and taunted, "You want me to fight you? Sure! Beat me first! If you can withstand three of my spear strikes, I'll consider it!"

"You ignorant fool! I, Old Sun, will beat your ass to a pulp!"

Sun Wukong could no longer hold back, so he grabbed his golden cudgel and charged forward.

"Well done!"

Red Boy showed no fear. His small body burst forth with powerful demonic energy as he charged forward, brandishing his Fire-Tipped Spear.

The two instantly engaged in a fierce battle.

Red Boy's marksmanship was so superb that he could fight Sun Wukong to a standstill.

After fighting for more than ten rounds, Red Boy, unable to gain the upper hand, grew impatient.

He suddenly stepped back and opened his small mouth.

"puff!"

A flame carrying an aura of destruction spewed from his mouth, heading straight for Sun Wukong!

Samadhi Fire!

This flame was no ordinary fire; it specifically burned the primordial spirit, and even Sun Wukong's fiery eyes could not withstand its smoke.

Sun Wukong was taken aback and quickly somersaulted to dodge, but his face was covered in soot and tears streamed down his face.

"Hahaha! You're nothing special, are you, Bi Ma Wen?"

Seeing this, Red Boy put his hands on his hips and laughed triumphantly.

Sun Wukong was so angry that he screamed and wanted to go again, but Chen Fan stopped him.

"Great Sage, forget it. Let's go."

Looking at the smug Red Boy and the embarrassed Bull Demon King beside him, Chen Fan knew that a direct confrontation wouldn't work.

"Brother, farewell."

Chen Fan pulled the reluctant Sun Wukong out of the Moyun Cave.

"Brother, are you just leaving like this? I haven't even vented my anger yet!" Flying in mid-air, Sun Wukong was still indignant.

"It's not worth getting angry with a brat," Chen Fan said, shaking his head. "Besides, I've found a way to deal with them, father and son."

"What method?" Sun Wukong asked.

A mysterious smile appeared on Chen Fan's face.

"You can't persuade the Bull Demon King with words alone. You have to make him realize that being content with the status quo will only hasten his death!"

"We need to strike at the root of the problem!"

Sun Wukong's eyes lit up: "How do you plan to remove the fuel?"

Chen Fan said leisurely, "Brother Niu, aren't you worried about having such a large family and business, and having any attachments?"

"Then let's help him sever his ties!"

"Didn't he take a concubine at Jilei Mountain named Princess Jade Face? Let's start there!"