Just when Bajie was struggling with Sanzang's abnormal entanglement, the woman gave a blessing: "Thank you for saving your life, and let the little woman repay her when she goes home." ”

Xue Tianqing asked, "Where is the donor's house?" I'll take you home tomorrow. ”

The woman nodded: "It's in the Treasure Elephant Country." ”

Xue Tianqing scratched her head and said, "Where is the Treasure Elephant Country, the donor should know, right?" ”

The woman was stunned when she heard this: "When you arrive in the Treasure Elephant Kingdom, you will naturally arrive at my house." ”

Seeing that the snow was clear, Sanzang said: "Female donor, is there only one city in the Treasure Elephant Country?" ”

Seeing the woman nodding, Sanzang said to the two brothers: "According to records, there is only one city in many countries in Xiniu Hezhou. ”

At this time, Xue Tianqing also remembered the description in the novel, many so-called countries in the West are indeed just city-states.

However, a question arises: why is there only one city in these countries, is it because the king does not want to make progress or is there another reason?

Then Sanzang ordered to rest early, go to Baoxiang Country tomorrow to change the official documents, and send the woman home by the way.

Seeing that the woman was pitiful, Xue Tianqing conjured up a hut for her to rest, which caused Bajie to be very dissatisfied.

There was nothing to say that night, and early the next morning, Sanzang gave up the horse to the woman, and he and Xue Tianqing walked on foot and continued westward along the main road.

In the evening, a small city finally appeared in the eyes of the group.

Seeing this, the woman said happily: "Thank you to the three elders for escorting, the concubine has arrived home." ”

Xue Tianqing said: "Master, it's getting late today, are you going to change the official document tomorrow?" ”

Sanzang nodded: "It's okay, let's go to the pavilion for a night today, and change the official document for the teacher early tomorrow morning." ”

As they spoke, the woman ignored them and urged her horses toward the gate.

Seeing this, Bajie exclaimed: "Senior brother, doesn't the female benefactor want to abduct our horses together?" ”

Xue Tianqing smiled: "Don't talk nonsense, she was just frightened and wanted to go home early." ”

Speaking of this, Xue Tianqing paused: "Bajie, did that woman say that she was taken away by monsters last night?" ”

Bajie nodded: "Did you say it, does the senior brother still want to subdue the demon?" ”

Xue Tianqing nodded: "Since you are here, you will easily eliminate the harm for the people." According to the woman, the monster cave is not far from here. ”

Bajie pondered for a moment and said, "Master, senior brother, there is a sentence that I don't know whether to say or not. ”

Sanzang smiled: "You and I are both master and apprentice, what can't we talk about?" ”

"Master once said that he had never encountered a monster when he was in Datang. But when you enter Xiniu Hezhou, there are countless spirits on the road alone. In this way, there are so many spirits in the middle of nowhere, I am afraid it is unimaginable. South Ganbu Continent and West Niuhe Continent are both one of the continents in the world, why is the gap so big? Xiniu Hezhou is closer to Lingshan, shouldn't the Buddha's feet be peaceful? ”

Bajie's words made Sanzang not know how to answer for a while, and it took a long time before he said: "The female benefactor has gone away, and we will hurry into the city." ”

At this time, the woman had reached the city gate, and when the guards saw her appearance clearly, they instantly surrounded her.

Seeing that Sanzang was a little worried, Xue Tianqing comforted: "Since they are all home, what big deal can they have?" It's just a routine check."

Sure enough, after a few words with the leader of the soldiers, the woman rode into the city and disappeared.

Seeing this, Sanzang did not delay any longer, and strode towards the city gate.

Bajie looked at Sanzang's back and scratched his head and said, "Senior brother, do you think the master can still change?" ”

Xue Tianqing said, "Do you think it's bad for Master to be like this? ”

"It's just too sudden, Master, can you go up to Lingshan and see the Buddha? Buddhism pays attention to sweeping the floor without hurting the lives of ants, and cherishes moths and gauze lamps. ”

Xue Tianqing smiled: "If you can't go up to Lingshan, isn't it like you have the final say?" It is inherently indistinguishable between good and evil in the world, and what is good in the eyes of others may not be good, and what is evil in the eyes of others is not necessarily evil. ”

Bajie snorted: "Buddhism is ridiculous, while talking about saving the world, but ignoring the cows, ghosts, snakes and gods under his feet, such Buddhism will become a laughing stock in the world sooner or later." ”

After speaking, he spat towards the west, picked up his luggage, picked up the nail rake and chased down.

The master and apprentice were still more than ten zhang away from the city gate, and they saw several soldiers and soldiers greet them directly.

The first soldier was still far away from them, so he hugged his fists and said, "Three elders, the pavilion is ready, please come with me." ”

The three of them looked at each other when they heard this, and finally Sanzang said, "Master Jun, did you recognize the wrong person?" ”

The soldier smiled: "A thousand mistakes, I won't admit my mistakes, please don't embarrass me, just enter the city." ”

Walking into the city gate with the soldiers and looking at the crowded street, Sanzang couldn't help but sigh: "I don't want Xiniu Hezhou to have such a prosperous place. ”

The soldier smiled and said: "Don't hide it from the elders, the Baoxiang national soldiers are strong and strong, the land is rich and the people are abundant, and no one dares to fight near and far." ”

Bajie said with a smile: "Little brother's words are a bit big, I heard that there are monsters around here, and they kidnapped the people in the city yesterday." ”

The soldier was stunned for a moment, and then slapped his thigh: "Speaking of this, I was angry, originally the monster and the treasure elephant country well water did not commit, but not only that, yesterday suddenly kidnapped the people in the city." Because he angered Tianwei, His Majesty was preparing to send troops and horses to clean it up. ”

Although the soldier said impassionedly, for some reason, it always gave people a sense of emptiness.

When they came to the pavilion, they led the three of them to the best room, and the soldiers took their leave.

Before leaving, the soldier specially instructed the officials of the pavilion to treat the distinguished guests well, and pulled the officials aside to bless them before leaving.

Just when Sanzang wondered why the Treasure Elephant Kingdom was so gracious, he suddenly heard a burst of drum music.

Through the window, I saw a team of people walking on the street, not only knocking and beating, but also eight sedan chairs.

Seeing this, Bajie said: "Brother, is there someone in the city who marries?" ”

Xue Tianqing smiled: "Why don't you see the groom when you marry?" ”

"Is the groom in the palanquin?"

"Nonsense, even if you get married, the sedan chair is also the bride's seat, whose groom do you see also sitting in it?"

"And what are these people for?"

Xue Tianqing showed a playful expression on her face: "Then it depends on what they want to do." ”

As he spoke, the team had entered the gate of the pavilion, and then formed a formation in the courtyard.

Then the leader shouted loudly: "Respectfully invite Elder Sanzang of the Great Tang Dynasty to enter the palace." ”

Bajie was stunned: "Why is he a eunuch." ”

Xue Tianqing said with a smile: "Of course, those who came out of the palace were eunuchs. ”

Sanzang on the side frowned and said, "Wukong, is this welcoming us?" ”

Xue Tianqing smiled again: "It's not us, it's you, it's King Baoxiang who sent someone to pick up the master." ”

Sanzang said: "I didn't expect the king to be so hospitable, Bajie, quickly take the customs clearance documents, and enter the palace to exchange the customs documents for the teacher." ”

Bajie wanted to follow into the palace, but was pulled by Xue Tianqing: "What are you going to do?" The palace is not a monster cave, and they can still eat the master. ”

Seeing Sanzang being carried to the palace, Bajie was puzzled: "This is the hospitality of the Treasure Elephant Kingdom?" I always felt that there was something else going on in there. ”

Xue Tianqing suddenly laughed loudly: "It's not too stupid, you just wait, there's a lot to see." ”

Although Bajie asked again and again, Xue Tianqing kept silent, which made him extremely depressed.

In a short time, Sanzang was carried into the palace.

Before coming to the main hall, the chamberlain asked Sanzang to get off the sedan chair and take him directly into the main hall.

At this time, although it was evening, the king of the treasure elephant and the Manchu Dynasty were waiting in the palace.

It's just that as soon as he saw Sanzang, the king's brows were furrowed: "The elder is the holy monk of the Eastern Tang Dynasty." ”

Sanzang Shili said: "The king of Tang drove down Sanzang to see His Majesty, and the poor monk went to the west to seek the Dacheng Sutra on the order of the king of Tang. ”

He ordered the attendant to present the official document, and the king of Baoxiang put it on the dragon book case: "The holy monk has come from afar to work hard, please go to the side hall to rest first." It's late today, and when the civil and military gather tomorrow morning, the king will change the official document for you. ”

Sanzang was stunned when he heard this: What does it have to do with changing the official document and not being able to do it in civil and military affairs?

But before he could speak, the attendant who had just led him into the temple had already arrived in front of him: "Elder, please come with me." ”

Seeing that Sanzang and the attendants went to the side hall, the prime minister came out and said: "Your Majesty, I don't know why I was summoned to come?" ”

King Baoxiang waved his hand weakly: "It's nothing important, let's retreat first." ”

When the officials heard this, they looked at each other, and just now His Majesty quickly passed the decree and ordered all the ministers to enter the court to discuss matters.

As a result, as soon as the salute was finished, he saw Tang San hiding in the main hall.

I thought that after Sanzang left, His Majesty would discuss state affairs with everyone, why did he withdraw from the dynasty directly?

Although they were puzzled, the holy decree had been issued, and everyone could only leave.

When there was no one else in the hall, the king of the treasure elephant sighed, and then came to the door of a room in the apse: "My son, have you rested?" ”

With a "Father, please come in", the door was opened, and inside the door was the woman rescued by Sanzang.

After taking his seat, King Baoxiang frowned and said, "Tang Sanzang is almost middle-aged, how can he be worthy of my son's flowery years." ”

The woman hugged the king's arm: "Father, I have been captive by monsters for more than a year, and if it wasn't for the rescue of the holy monk, I don't know if I would be able to return home." If this daughter does not promise to be alive, how can she repay him for saving her life? ”

"My son, he's a monk."

"What about the monks? As long as it's vulgar. Father, although Tang Sanzang is a little older, he is both civil and military, and he is definitely the best candidate for the horse. ”

Seeing that the king was still hesitating, the woman hugged his neck: "Father, you can promise your daughter." How about letting him rest for the night today and get married tomorrow? ”

King Baoxiang said "ah": "My son, this is too urgent, isn't it?" ”

The woman pouted and said, "I'm afraid that the night will be long and I will have many dreams, and who doesn't like that kind of character when I see it." ”

The king sighed, "My son, how is it that after being captive by the monsters, so much has changed?" ”

The woman's eyes were full of tears when she heard this: "If you don't talk about this, does my father know what kind of life I have had this year?" Locked in a dungeon, he is threatened by monsters every day. If she hadn't wanted to see her father again, her daughter would have died a long time ago. ”

When the king heard this, he gritted his teeth: "Even if you force him with a knife, you must find a suitable husband for my son." ”