The Monkey King

On the deserted street, Xuanzang was walking slowly with his luggage on his back. But until he reached the core of the town, he didn't even meet a single living person.

Xuanzang frowned.

He stood in the middle of the street, looking around in surprise.

Every corner is filled with the debris left behind by the decay of fallen leaves, which makes a crisp and harsh rustling sound when stepped on.

The trees on both sides were dead, leaving only their branches swaying in the wind.

Almost every house on both sides of the seemingly once bustling streets looked dilapidated, with only one end of the disrepaired windows still hanging, making a squeaky sound.

What's more, some walls have collapsed due to the endless drought and alternating heat and cold.

If there's a big sandstorm in this place, I probably won't be able to find it again tomorrow morning. Xuanzang thought.

Seeing the scene in front of me, the previous excitement was gone, replaced by helplessness.

After standing in the middle of the town and hesitating for a long time, Xuanzang took steps to continue exploring.

No matter what, let's make peace with it as it comes. No matter what, you still have to find some water to drink first.

After a while, he found a well in an abandoned courtyard. However, when he tied the bucket next to him with a rope and threw it into the well, he heard a crisp sound of "dong".

"The well is dry?"

Xuanzang stretched his neck and looked into the well.

It was pitch dark inside and nothing could be seen. but. The voice just now gave the answer.

Helpless, he had to pick up his luggage again and continue looking for life-saving water.

It was obvious that the town had been largely abandoned, for good reason. It's because of drought. To find a source of water in such a small town is simply as difficult as climbing to the sky.

Fortunately, there are still a few wisps of smoke in the distance. There is smoke from cooking, indicating that there are still more or less people left here. They should have water on hand.

Searching all the way, Xuanzang slowly moved towards the direction of the smoke.

At this moment, outside the town, the monkey was sitting under an abandoned grape trellis to enjoy the coolness.

The Bull Demon King hurried over. He cupped his hands and said, "Report to the Great Sage. The matter is almost clear. It is indeed the heaven that has banned rain in this place. It has been three years and not even a drop of rain has fallen."

The monkey pursed his lips and thought for a moment, then said casually: "What's the reason for the rain ban?"

"For disrespecting heaven."

"Why don't you respect the law?"

The Bull Demon King frowned and said hesitantly: "I heard... it seems that some god's temple was demolished."

"Which god?"

"have no idea."

"Don't know?" Monkey raised his eyebrows slightly.

Lu Liuguai, who had been standing aside, rubbed his hands and sighed softly: "Heaven loves the forbidden rain the most. Back then, God Erlang rebelled against the sky and banned the rain. Later, the Huaguo Mountain banned the rain."

"Yes, yes. That's what they are doing." The Bull Demon King bared his teeth and said: "Back then, they also banned rain in Shuangyu Mountain. It seems that when something happens, the first thing Heavenly Court thinks of is banning rain, regardless of whether it is useful or not. Anyway, Let’s ban it first and then talk about it. In fact, the ban on rain is only something ordinary people are afraid of. How can we be afraid of the ban on rain?”

The monkey blinked and thought carefully.

After a long time, the monkey pointed at the Bull Demon King and said softly: "Go to heaven and tell me, I asked you to go. Let the Jade Emperor give me an explanation."

"promise!"

…

At this time, a warship was slowly sailing into the lion and camel country.

It is different from ordinary battleships. This battleship looks smaller and more refined, and it even has many sculptures on it that are not found on battleships. It's so gorgeous that it doesn't look like it's used for fighting.

Seeing the battleship from a distance, Yang Chan, who was standing on the balcony, couldn't help but narrowed her eyes slightly.

"This ship is..."

"Your Majesty the Holy Mother." The demon general behind him bowed and said, "This is Lord Duomu's battleship."

"His?" Yang Chan couldn't help but hesitated: "Hasn't he been stripped of all his official positions?"

"I heard that this warship was originally prepared to welcome the Great Sage, but it has never been used." The demon general replied softly: "Although Lord Dome's official position has been reduced, this warship has not been used. It is not listed in the military register, and it is still owned by him personally. Therefore, he can still mobilize it."

Nodding silently, Yang Chan turned his attention to the battleship again, and sighed with a little doubt: "They are all lost dogs. What does it mean to bring out the battleship at this time?"

At this moment, on another balcony not far away, the six-eared macaque was also looking at the battleship leisurely.

He turned around and said to the attendant on the side: "Go and see what Duomu is up to."

"promise!"

…

The suspension bridge was slowly lowered.

On the deck, the multi-eyed monster bowed and made a "please" gesture.

After hesitating for a moment, Qingxin finally stepped onto the suspension bridge with her head held high.

She was originally a kidnapped person, but as soon as she entered the Lion and Camel Country, the situation seemed to change. Those who held her hostage, including the multi-eyed monster, were walking on both sides and behind her with their bodies bowed. That look was more like protecting than holding someone hostage.

For a time, this team attracted the attention of the entire lion and camel country.

The building that had been destroyed by monkeys and had not yet been repaired was covered with monsters rushing to work. At this moment, they all stopped what they were doing and looked at this strange team with some confusion.

If an ordinary woman appeared in the Lion and Camel Kingdom, she would definitely not attract so much attention, no matter how beautiful she was. The demon clan has never been short of beauties.

However, everyone here knows the multi-eyed monster, and everyone knows the identity of the multi-eyed monster.

Besides the six-eared macaque on the throne, who else could make the multi-eyed monster be so respectful?

At this moment, almost every monster was guessing the identity of the woman who suddenly arrived.

As soon as Qingxin walked across the suspension bridge and stepped onto the land, two monsters immediately held up a huge parasol for her. This style is comparable to that of an emperor.

Qingxin couldn't help but look back at the multi-eyed monster. The multi-eyed monster bowed slightly and whispered: "Wei Chen is protecting your safety, Miss Feng Chime."

"Protect my safety?" Qingxin couldn't help but laugh.

"Exactly." The multi-eyed monster replied expressionlessly: "The more people know you are here and the more people are watching you, the safer you will be."

"That's so nice to say." Youyou sighed, Qingxin turned around and continued walking in the direction pointed by the multi-eyed monster.

In a short period of time, Qingxin's arrival has become a topic of concern to all the monsters. Almost every monster is talking about this matter, but no one can guess Qingxin's identity.

An attendant hurriedly walked into the empty hall, knelt down in front of the six-eared macaque's throne, and said respectfully: "The Great Sage, Lord Duomu, please see me."

"Asking to see him? Didn't I say I didn't want to see him again?"

"Lord Duomu said that he has brought someone whom you, the Great Sage, must want to see."

"That woman?" Hearing this, the six-eared macaque couldn't help but raise his eyebrows.

"This... I don't know for sure." The attendant raised his head slightly and blinked at the six-eared macaque.

After a long time, the six-eared macaque casually threw the memorial in his book onto the table and said, "Let him in."

"promise!"

…

"Reporting to the Holy Mother, Master Duomu has taken the woman to see the Great Sage."

"Want to see the Great Sage?" Yang Chan's eyes suddenly narrowed into slits.

The multi-eyed monster is a very scheming person. Not long ago, he completely knocked him down in the court and deprived him of his power. He will definitely not give up so easily. At this time, he should be planning a counterattack.

But he brought a woman back... He respected this woman very much, and he even took her to see the six-eared macaque as soon as possible... What do you mean?

For a moment, Yang Chan also became confused and couldn't make up her mind.

"Have you found out the origin of that woman?"

The demon general who came to report slowly shook his head and said cautiously: "Only Lord Duomu's close associates know about this matter, but it's a pity that they are tight-lipped and can't say anything. Otherwise... I will go and get one back, Yan Jia Torture?”

"No, you go down. If you have any news, report it immediately."

"promise!"

…

Outside the hall, a breeze blew gently, fluttering the flag.

Qingxin glanced across the school grounds at the riddled lion and camel country.

Behind him, a large group of soldiers closely followed the multi-eyed monster. As long as you take a step forward with a pure heart, they will follow suit. Qingxin took a step back, and they took a step back with a clatter. If Qingxin suddenly turned around, they would scatter everywhere like a bunch of flies, and then gather behind Qingxin as quickly as possible.

Everyone was respectful, but they seemed not to want to get in Qingxin's eyes.

With that look, Qingxin couldn't get angry at them even if he wanted to. She suddenly felt that these people were just a bunch of miserable people.

Who wants to follow others like a follower and be annoying?

After all, they are just following orders.

But do people at the top really live better?

She remembered what she had said to the monkey: "Human happiness depends on the width of the heart. Even if you become a god, it will not increase or decrease by one point..."

Slowly, she sighed helplessly and smiled.

That was what Subhuti taught her, but after so many years, her cultivation has improved. Has anyone really done this and broadened the width of their heart?

She suddenly remembered the familiar faces in Huaguoshan and the monkey. I remembered that the person sitting in this hall was actually another soul of his.

The world of mortals is rolling, and everyone is involved in it, struggling hard. I thought I had landed ashore, but in the end, I was dragged back again...

…

In the empty hall, the multi-eyed monster took small steps and quickly came to the throne of the six-eared macaque. He kowtowed to the ground and said: "I, Duomu, kowtow to the Great Sage. The wind chime lady you have been thinking about day and night has been reincarnated. I, We have found her for you! She is waiting for the summons outside the palace!"

Hearing this, the six-eared macaque's brows slowly frowned into eight characters. (To be continued ~^~)