The Monkey King

Xuanzang was silent, completely silent.

For a moment, the atmosphere around him became extremely strange. The canopy, the roller blinds, and the black bear spirit all looked towards Xiao Bailong, even Miao Jie was no exception.

"What, did I say something wrong?"

Xiao Bailong looked angry and wanted to continue talking, but his hand was gently held by Miao Jie who was lying on the ground beside him.

For a moment, Xiao Bailong was slightly stunned.

Turning her face towards Xuanzang, Miao Jie said softly: "Master Xuanzang, my cousin... didn't mean it. Don't blame him."

"No." Xuanzang slowly shook his head: "What he said is absolutely right. If it weren't for the poor monks who thought they had your protection and were kind-hearted, how could things have progressed to this point? In the end, their suffering is , all started because of the poor monk."

Looking at the little white dragon, Xuanzang smiled awkwardly and stopped talking.

This smile made Xiao Bailong feel a little sorry.

In fact, who could have imagined such a result? Not to mention that none of them have cultivated the Way of Enlightenment. Even if they have cultivated it, do they know that there are still people in Chechi State who are preparing to ambush them?

In the final analysis, this is actually an accident that no one wants to see. There is no point in blaming each other.

Xuanzang didn't mention it again, and naturally everyone else didn't say anything more.

In the silence, time passed bit by bit, and the breath of those monks who suffered from heat stroke gradually became weaker, but Xuanzang could only watch quietly.

Every heavy gasp from the other side. It all flowed into his heart like a scolding.

…

In the underworld, in the small attic, Zhengfa Ming Tathagata and Ksitigarbha looked at each other quietly.

"Buddha's teachings are all about debate. If you don't argue, you won't understand. But it's more about action." He lowered his head. King Ksitigarbha stretched out his hand and pushed aside the bamboo slips placed in front of Zhengfa Ming Tathagata, which represented the sufferings of Xuanzang and his party. He took four more bamboo slips and placed them one by one in front of Zhengfa Ming Tathagata: "Mortals are born, old, sick and die. The suffering without treatment should be classified as the 'suffering of illness'. The monks were afraid and cowardly. They willingly accepted the corvee. It should be classified as the 'suffering of death'. Both of these are due to the 'suffering of life'. If the suffering is attributed to Xuanzang, it is called the 'suffering of the meeting of resentment and hatred'... These are the four sufferings of monks in Chechi Kingdom today. Guess, can this golden cicada be solved?"

Staring at the four bamboo slips on the table, Zhengfa Ming Tathagata slowly shook his head: "I don't know."

"The poor monk doesn't know." Ksitigarbha smiled faintly and said: "Let's go and see. If the golden cicada can really solve the confusion of Buddhism for hundreds of generations, the poor monk should follow the good path. If he can't, he can also end the Buddhist community. Disciple’s thoughts. From today on, the humble monk will remember every detail of Jin Chanzi’s journey to the west.”

Zhengfa Ming Tathagata smiled helplessly: "You are really serious."

Ksitigarbha also smiled and replied calmly: "Buddhism is more precious than the word 'true'. If it is not the true meaning, what is the purpose of proving it?"

…

In the capital city of Chechi Kingdom, a young boy quickly walked through the narrow path in the courtyard and came to the multi-eyed monster, kneeling on his knees.

"Report to the Imperial Master. Just now, a monk came outside the door. Ask the young one to bring a message to the Imperial Master, and also transfer something to the Imperial Master."

"Monk?" The multi-eyed monster lowered his head and sipped tea, without even looking at the boy, and said leisurely: "Have you captured him?"

"without……"

"No?" The multi-eyed monster immediately raised his eyelids.

The boy hesitated and said: "I wanted to take him down and send him to Qiyuntai to be imprisoned together, but as soon as the monk finished speaking, he disappeared. No matter how I looked for him, I couldn't find him. .”

"Gone?" The three Taoist priests standing aside were slightly surprised.

If it disappears, it means that the other party has magic power. Are there any monks in Chechi Kingdom who have become Buddhas? Or... the West has also intervened.

All three pairs of eyes looked at the multi-eyed monster.

At this time, the hand of the multi-eyed monster holding the teacup was already suspended in mid-air, and his brows were furrowed, as if he was thinking carefully about something.

"What did he ask you to pass on to me, and what message did he ask you to bring?"

The boy quickly took out a black jade slip from his sleeve, held it up with both hands, and said: "The monk said... The monk said that the person that the Imperial Master has always been afraid of will come back soon. Don't miss this opportunity, let's Imperial Master... take care of yourself."

After saying that, the boy quickly lowered his head.

The multi-eyed monster took the jade slip, its eyes slowly narrowed into slits, and the three Taoist priests on the side looked at each other in confusion.

"You step back first."

"promise."

The boy stood up, took two steps back, turned and left.

After the boy left, the three Taoist priests immediately started discussing.

"What is going on? He is not talking about the Great Sage, right? If the Great Sage will come back soon, then we really have to..."

"Fart! If the Great Sage is coming back, will those Buddhist people be so kind as to send us news?"

"Maybe... there are factions in Buddhism? Think about it, there are factions among us monsters, and there are factions in heaven. Even if there are factions and fights among clans on Lingshan Mountain, it is reasonable."

"It's nonsense! There are factional disputes in Buddhism. You think the Buddha is a mountain king! Are there still factional disputes? If Buddhism is really like this, how could the Great Sage be defeated back then?"

"The Great Sage was defeated by Tathagata, not by Buddhism. What you said is a bit unreasonable."

"I don't make sense? You should just find two Buddhist scriptures and read them! It makes you uneducated and incompetent!"

"Speaking of me? Did you turn over? Did you turn over?"

"Stop arguing!" The multi-eyed monster slapped its palm heavily on the stone table.

Immediately, the three Taoist priests all shut up and looked at the multi-eyed monster with wide eyes.

"Don't make any noise." He glared at the three Taoist priests angrily. The multi-eyed monster took a deep breath, sat motionless, and continued to ponder the jade slips in his hands.

This black jade slip is very similar to the white jade slip used in daily life, but it is obviously not the same thing. When I put it to my lips, no sound was heard.

Faintly. The multi-eyed monster can feel the weak spiritual power contained in it. It should be some kind of magic weapon. But...how to use it?

Putting aside the jade slips that were sent to me, what does the words here mean?

Someone from Buddhism came to deliver a letter... Could this be done out of kindness? I don’t believe the multi-eyed monster.

However, if it is not a good intention, what is the calculation? Is it to induce him to take action early?

According to what he knew so far. Because of the water, Xuanzang and his party did have some unpleasantness, but there were no big cracks for the time being. What's more important is that the multi-eyed monster doesn't know when it will open a bigger crack. Just waiting like this, the multi-eyed monster was actually more worried than anyone else.

If Buddhism really wants to intervene to make Xuanzang and his party go smoothly, they can do it blatantly. As soon as they show up, no more. Three or five Buddhas will do. I guarantee that I will escape.

If they were not prepared to intervene, why would they send themselves such news?

For a moment, the multi-eyed monster was a little confused.

Hesitantly, he sent a trace of spiritual power into the jade slip.

…

At this time, the night was not yet deep, but as time went by, the monks who suffered from heat stroke in the square were already dying.

The young monk ran to Xuanzang. He knelt down and kowtowed: "Both of my parents died when I was young, and it was all thanks to the master who brought me up. The master is the disciple's reborn parents. Now the master's life is in danger. If Master Xuanzang is willing to save me, the disciple will be a cow in the next life." Even if you are a horse, you must repay the Master for his great kindness!"

Xuanzang opened his eyes slightly and looked at the little figure lying on the ground. His hands were tightened again and again, but he no longer had the courage to lift him up from the ground.

For a moment, I was a little panicked.

He looked at the young monk and said, "Marshal. I have a request for you, but I don't know if it's possible."

Canpeng turned around and glanced at him lightly: "Go ahead."

"I beg the Marshal to extend the lives of all the monks."

After saying this, Xuanzang turned around and bowed deeply. When the young monk saw this, he quickly turned to worship the canopy.

After bowing, everyone else was slightly shocked, except Tianpeng whose expression remained normal. Just watch them quietly.

After hesitating for a while, Tianpeng stepped forward and helped Xuanzang and the young monk up.

"It's not impossible to sustain life with spiritual power, but it can't solve the problem of water shortage. Moreover, the longer it lasts, the more spiritual power is consumed."

Looking back at the dozen or so unattended monks with heatstroke beside him, Canpeng looked at the other monks scattered in the distance and said softly: "The longer the time, the more spiritual energy will be consumed. When the time comes, , I’m afraid I don’t even have the strength to break out.”

"The poor monk understands, but...the poor monk really can't bear to see them die..." Xuanzang held Tianpeng's hand tightly and said: "If the poor monk's road to enlightenment must be paved with death, he will not save them. , then what’s the use of proving the Dao? Even if you reach the Western Heaven, it will only be a defeat!"

"Have you never thought about how we can protect ourselves if our spiritual power is exhausted?" The little white dragon on the side said leisurely: "If it doesn't work, don't hold on. Let the Great Sage come back. . As long as the Great Sage comes back, with his strength, these won’t be a problem.”

After saying that, Xiao Bailong spread his hands with a look of contempt on his face.

Xuanzang still stared at the canopy intently.

After a while, Tianpeng nodded helplessly, turned around and walked towards the monks.

"Let's do it like this. However, once the other party makes any changes, we can only notify the monkey immediately. Otherwise, if we are not careful, not to mention them, even us will be buried here."

Looking at the back of the canopy, Xuanzang clasped his hands together and bowed deeply.

…

In the courtyard, a crow quietly landed in front of the multi-eyed monster under the cover of night and transformed into a human form.

"Sir, Marshal Tianpeng is using spiritual power to extend the lives of those monks!"

"What?"

Upon saying this, the three Taoist priests were immediately stunned.

"They can't be so stupid, right? Can you... see clearly?"

"seen it myself!"

"Sir!" The bearded Taoist priest immediately turned around and cupped his hands and said, "They actually dare to use their spiritual power to survive. By dawn, Marshal Tianpeng's spiritual power will definitely be depleted!"

"Yes, sir!" The Taoist priest in gray robes said quickly: "What we have always been afraid of is that we will not be able to attack by force. They delayed the time and recalled the Great Sage. If there is no Marshal Tianpeng, as long as we try our best, they will surely be able to defeat them. There is no chance to recall the Great Sage! This opportunity cannot be missed!"

"No, there's no need to wait until dawn." Spreading the black jade slip in his hand in front of everyone, the multi-eyed monster said softly: "This kind of jade slip is used to seal another kind of jade slip. It doesn't need to exhaust his spiritual power. , as long as we wait a little longer, we can take action." (To be continued~^~)

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