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Funding is severely insufficient. Although it seems to be tens of billions, over the years, as the research has become more in-depth, it has been burning money almost every day, and has even turned him into the strange person he is today.

“Ordinary Vidyadharas might not be of much benefit to the research... but if it's a Dragon Lord…”

Thinking of a certain young fellow in the Dan Ding Division, Tao Ran felt that perhaps it was worth a try.

Since there is now a true Dragon Lord with real power, the remaining one who only holds a nominal title is almost irrelevant.

Chapter 630 Upgrade Conditions for the Monkey Talisman

"Forget it, this mess, I'll get some sleep first. I should be able to get to Luofu by the time I fall asleep."

Thinking about all the troubles of the Vidyadhara clan, Bai Zhi got a headache, so she simply climbed into bed and took a nap first.

The sky is big and the earth is big, sleeping is the biggest.

[Ding! Please help Sun Wukong overcome the eighty-one tribulations on his journey to the West. Reward: Monkey Talisman upgraded by one level]

Bai Zhi had just fallen asleep when she heard the system's sudden voice, which startled her awake.

"Holy crap, where have I ended up, System? Is this still the Star Train?"

Bai Zhi opened her eyes and was startled by what she saw. This was not the bed of the Starry Sky Train, but a very ancient-looking Taoist temple with wisps of smoke rising from it, giving it a mystical atmosphere.

And that system notification, Sun Wukong?

"It seems your spirit has stabilized, young friend. Very well, then follow me and learn some magic."

The simply dressed old man glanced at Bai Zhi and said indifferently.

[Please learn the Seventy-Two Transformations from Bodhi Patriarch. After completing the learning, you will have a temporary boost to the Monkey Talisman, increasing its power by one level, until the mission is finished.]

"No, system, explain to me how I got here. And this looks like the starting point of Journey to the West. The monkey is still learning his skills. Am I supposed to wait for that monkey to be imprisoned for 500 years??"

Bai Zhi complained speechlessly, "Letting her stay in this world for 500 years, wouldn't that be the death of her?"

Our entire lives are only a few years long.

[The host is not here in their physical body, but in a soul state. Only with a level 3 Sheep Talisman can one possess sufficient soul strength to grant the soul the same power as the physical body. Furthermore, due to the bonus from the power of faith, the host will have a significant power boost in this world.]

[At the same time, because it is a soul state, the host's consciousness will return to the original world after awakening, and the time progress of that world will be fast-forwarded.]

The world's divine "abundance" is now in effect.

After reading the system's series of replies, Bai Zhi understood that her current condition was roughly equivalent to that of Pinocchio.

The good news is that we don't have to wait here for that unlucky monkey for 500 years. Maybe next time we come in, that guy will be trapped under the Five Elements Mountain.

"Well done, system."

Bai Zhi silently gave the system a thumbs up in her heart.

"Hehe, little guy, you're finally awake. Look, this is the opportunity I got for you, cherish it."

Following the sound, Bai Zhi turned her head and saw a monkey dressed in simple hemp clothing.

"Then I thank you."

Bai Zhi said with a smile.

This monkey seems to have a kind heart.

"No need to thank me, no need to thank me. Look, there are people all here, only the two of us aren't human. Of course I have to help you."

The monkey pointed to the human Taoists practicing outside, and then to the dragon horns on Bai Zhi's head.

"This sentence always sounds like an insult..."

"Have it?"

"Now that your spirit is complete, young friend, then you may learn with this monkey and me."

The Bodhi Patriarch, sitting upright in front, glanced helplessly at Sun Wukong and Bai Zhi. In his calculations, this monkey was the one destined to come and learn his skills.

However, this Angelica dahurica is incredibly mysterious. It came here with this monkey some time ago, saying it wanted to learn some magic to grow taller.

He tried to calculate it, but he couldn't figure out the other party's background at all.

However, although he couldn't figure out the details, he could see the enormous incense power hidden within the other party's body.

The sheer number of them was astonishing. To put it bluntly, they could probably ascend to heaven on the spot and easily become high-ranking officials in the celestial court.

Out of consideration for the incense offerings, he decided that teaching one person was the same as teaching two.

However, this is not necessary for teachers.

"Then I'll leave it to you, sir."

Bai Zhi stood up, put her hands together in a gesture of respect. She had just asked the system, and this was neither some ancient world nor some modified world, but simply a classic Journey to the West mythological world.

In this world, her power, if not overwhelming, is definitely at the top level, not to mention the extra boost that the power of will brings her.

For ordinary deities, hundreds of billions of wishes are astronomical figures.

So there's no need to be afraid of any strange or weird things coming out.

"Consider these wines my gifts."

The Baizhi control system used points to exchange for the Immortal Boat's fine wine, which was then handed over.

"Not bad, you've put your heart into it."

Looking at the fine wine that Bai Zhi handed over, Bodhi stroked his beard. Regardless of Bai Zhi's background, she was quite adept at handling interpersonal relationships.

Just from the aroma emanating from the bottle seal, you can tell this wine is absolutely top-notch.

Following Bodhi, Bai Zhi and Sun Wukong arrived at the back mountain.

"The monkey wants to learn the secret to immortality, while you want to learn the secret to growing taller."

"As it happens, I happen to have a technique here called Seventy-Two Transformations. With a thought, all things can be transformed; with a flick of the finger, the form changes; with a closed eye, an external avatar appears; and with a chant, the whole body transforms."

"Teacher, can this really grant immortality?"

Sun Wukong asked somewhat impatiently.

“You monkey, you’re really impatient. If you master it completely, obtaining immortality will be as easy as taking something out of a bag.”

Bodhi snorted, but did not blame him too much. Instead, he explained in a calm tone.

"Can I grow taller too?"

Bai Zhi was somewhat curious. Although she probably couldn't bring this transformation technique back to the Star Iron World, and even if she remembered it, she basically wouldn't be able to use it back in the different world, it wouldn't hurt to explore it a little.

After all, this is a famous magic technique in mythology.

"Although you have already attained the Dao of Longevity, in principle your essence is difficult to change. However, this technique can still be used. But what is changed is all an illusion."

"If you really want to grow taller, you need to start with yourself."

"What? She has achieved immortality?"

The monkey seemed quite surprised. Some time ago, when he met Bai Zhi, he thought she was also a non-human creature who had come to seek a master and longevity.

“You monkey, can’t you see that this young friend is a dragon? Moreover, she exudes a strong fragrance of incense, which even the many gods and immortals in the heavens might not be able to match. If she wanted to release herself, the supreme beings in the heavens would probably have to send angels to recruit her and grant her an official position.”

"Master, are the officials in heaven very powerful?"

Seeing his master say that, the monkey asked with a face full of curiosity.

Bodhi tapped the monkey's head. "Hehe, monkey, haven't you heard the saying, 'Mastering both literary and martial arts, one can sell them to the emperor's family'? That's what it means. The emperors of the Three Realms in the heavens are the same, and all kinds of resources are what the gods love."

"If you ever go to serve in the Heavenly Court, remember to abide by the Heavenly Rules and never act childishly."

At this point, Bodhi sighed again, "If you get into serious trouble, you might be able to ask this young friend for help."

Chapter 631 Monkey, you should learn from Bai Zhi!

"Oh, that sounds amazing! I want to go to the Heavenly Court and become a high-ranking official someday."

Hearing what Patriarch Bodhi said, Sun Wukong seemed somewhat longing, after all, he was just a naive stone monkey at the moment, far from the worldly-wise Great Sage Equal to Heaven he would become hundreds of years later.

Bai Zhi smiled, wondering if the monkey would regret his current thoughts if it knew what would happen to it in the future.

Perhaps, being a high-ranking official in heaven is not as good as being a carefree demon king.

"I will not interfere with what you want to do in the future, but remember, never act impulsively."

As if he knew something, Patriarch Bodhi gave Sun Wukong a special hint.

"Hehe, Master, don't worry, I'm not an impulsive person."

The monkey smiled slyly, while Patriarch Bodhi shook his head and didn't mention the matter again.

Then, Patriarch Bodhi turned his gaze to Bai Zhi, "Since you want to grow taller, and this monkey wants to move freely in the world, changing its appearance is inevitable. Let's learn the art of appearance change as our first lesson."

"Please enlighten me, sir."

Bai Zhi cupped her hands in greeting, looking at Bodhi Patriarch with great anticipation.

"Alright, calm down, close your eyes, and focus your mind on your dantian. Feel the flow of energy within your body and guide it to follow the path I have taught you. Remember, the art of transformation cannot be achieved solely through external force; it also requires a clear mind to resonate with all things."

Hearing these words, Bai Zhi felt a bit scratched her head. To be honest, she wasn't very knowledgeable about these mysterious things.

There are also martial arts manuals on the immortal ship, but the annotations and explanations are very precise, completely different from this ethereal style.

However, seeing that the monkeys next to her had all sat cross-legged, Bai Zhi simply followed suit, sat cross-legged on the ground, closed her eyes slightly, and completely cleared her mind of all distractions.

Seeing this, Patriarch Bodhi reached out and placed his hands on Bai Zhi and Sun Wukong's heads respectively.

Then, his power began to flow into their bodies, outlining some special paths.

"Now, listen to my mantra: 'Keep all things in mind, and your body will become formless; let your intention move and your energy follow, and you will do as you please...' When reciting this mantra, think about the target you want to transform into, whether it is birds and beasts, flowers and trees, or even wind, clouds, thunder and lightning. As long as your intention is firm, you can be in harmony with it."

The monkey scratched its head in confusion, while Bai Zhi sensed something magical. It seemed that the power of those wishes had entered into her understanding as she tried to comprehend these things, and things that were originally difficult to understand suddenly became clear to her.

Looking at the halo gradually gathering behind Bai Zhi's head, Bodhi Patriarch shook his head.

He couldn't quite figure out where this little guy got so much incense, but the incense was a huge help, turning the rotten into the miraculous.

What he talked about and demonstrated could not be learned in the slightest without extremely high talent.

Most of the disciples in the Slanting Moon Three Stars Cave are only at the Qi Refining stage, able to perform some acrobatics, and have no chance of becoming immortals, let alone learning this ultimate skill.

"So be it, let's make a good connection."

Bodhi Patriarch stroked his beard, reciting the mantra as he guided the two.

Sun Wukong opened his eyes, his eyes gleaming with excitement: "Master, I understand!"

Bodhi Patriarch smiled calmly, "Then you should try transforming into a sparrow and see what happens."

After Sun Wukong closed his eyes and concentrated for a moment, his body gradually shrank, feathers grew out, and he eventually turned into a lifelike little sparrow, fluttering his wings and flying into the air.

"Master, I did it!!"

Bodhi Patriarch nodded slightly. “Very good, monkey. This is just the beginning. In the future, you may encounter many things, but as long as you master the art of transformation, you will be able to deal with them with ease. Just remember, true power comes from inner balance and wisdom.”

At this moment, Bai Zhi slowly opened her eyes.

As soon as Bai Zhi opened her eyes, she saw a sparrow in front of her, and it even made a sound.

"Hey, see? I've learned it."

"You monkey, I just told you to remember balance and wisdom, how come you become arrogant as soon as you learn a minor skill?"

"However, your haul must have been quite good, young friend."

"I gained some knowledge, but it's nothing to mention. It's just that the old master taught me well, and he can just call me Bai Zhi."

Bai Zhi said very modestly that although she had not formally become an apprentice, there was still a master-disciple relationship, and the due respect should be shown.

“Monkey, look at my friend Bai Zhi. Even though she has made a harvest, she is not arrogant or impatient. Unlike you, who are so unruly and unacceptable.”

"Master, maybe Xiaobai really hasn't learned anything."

"That's how the monkey argues," the monkey retorted.

"Sigh, you monkey... really..."

Bodhi Patriarch was quite helpless. Compared to Bai Zhi, who stood quietly to the side, this monkey seemed too unruly.

If he hadn't been unable to figure out Bai Zhi's background, he might have actually wanted to take her as his apprentice.

"In the future, in addition to learning magic from me, you will also need to study many classic texts and documents. If you practice magic but not cultivate your mind, it will all be in vain in the end."