The Monkey King

The old prince gently knocked on Xuanzang's door and saluted respectfully: "Master Xuanzang, the time is set at noon. I don't know... is it okay?"

Facing the old prince's smiling face, Xuanzang just looked blank, nodded blankly, and closed the door without even saying a word.

Seeing this scene, several people standing outside the door were stunned.

The prince couldn't help but ask: "Father, is Master Xuanzang... unhappy?"

"Probably not." The old prince calmed down for a moment, looked at Xuanzang's closed door and said: "Buddha asked us to ask Master Xuanzang to pray, which means it is definitely right to ask Master Xuanzang to pray. That one The master beside Buddha also told us that no matter what means we use, we must achieve it. This... can't be wrong, right? Isn't this what we do?"

"Yes, yes, you can't go wrong if you listen to Buddha." The elders standing around all nodded in agreement.

At this time, they did not know that Xuanzang in the room was watching them quietly through the gap in the window lattice.

After a long while, he opened his mouth slightly and uttered two words: "Ignorance."

"Huh?" The canopy behind him raised his head slightly and looked at Xuanzang.

Xuanzang said expressionlessly: "This is the definition given to them by Venerable Lingji, 'ignorance'."

Hearing this, Tianpeng couldn't help but smile lightly: "Who is not ignorant? Who can really realize the truth? In fact, sometimes I think about it, what is the difference between me and them in the previous life? In the end, we are all standing. In a fixed position, a leaf obscures the vision, making it difficult to see the distant scenery."

"Marshal's previous life was one of the most loyal and good generals in heaven."

"Because he is a loyal minister and a good general, he is not stupid, right?" Tianpeng glanced at Xuanzang helplessly and said, "Master Xuanzang, please don't comfort me. I know what my situation is, and I don't need comfort. This is okay. I have to thank Nezha for not letting me swallow that pill, otherwise...I'm afraid I will follow the same footsteps again in this life."

Xuanzang's eyes were fixed on the empty desk for a long time, and he sighed softly: "But not everyone has the opportunity of a marshal. Therefore, there is still a need for someone in the world to save people."

Tianpeng nodded, but only said one word: "Difficult."

…

Xuanzang prayed for blessings, which was a major event in Leiyin County. Of course, the point is that Lingji himself spoke about this matter.

For a time, the entire Leiyin County was mobilized, busy inside and outside, and it was a festive scene. In just half a day, the tall prayer platform had been erected. Although it is simple, every detail reveals the thoughts of the people of Leiyin County.

Not long after, under the leadership of the old prince, the team welcoming Xuanzang had arrived outside the door.

At this moment, Xuanzang in the room had already finished washing himself, put on a clean and tidy cassock, and put on the Ten Thousand Buddhas Crown. The clothes were the same as when he first met Emperor Tang, but his face had changed a lot.

Fortunately, the original intention has not changed.

"Where is the Great Sage? Doesn't he plan to go together?"

"It's hard to say." Canopy replied softly: "Last night, something happened in Leiyin County. He is still staring at Leiyin County."

"Last night?"

"Actually, something happened not only last night, but also the day before yesterday." Hesitating for a moment, Tianpeng pursed his lips and said, "Maybe he will arrive later. I will follow you to ensure that nothing happens. In addition, there is also A dozen demons will pass by, and they will dress up as mortals and stay as close to the prayer platform as possible."

Xuanzang nodded weakly.

As the canopy ducked behind the screen, the door opened. A large number of people filed in. After a simple bow, they went out to welcome Xuanzang.

After they left, Lu Liuguai, who was also hiding behind the screen, asked in a low voice: "Marshal, you said you would send a dozen demon generals to dress up as mortals... Why didn't I hear about it? All the residents of Leiyin County Originally from Fengxian County, it might not be good if a stranger appears."

"Isn't this ready-made?" Tianpeng glanced at Lu Liuguai lightly and said, "Didn't two demon generals die before? Then we controlled a dozen people who knew about it and replaced them with our own people. Got them."

"Oh...oh!" Lu Liuguai suddenly realized, "You mean them!"

"Of course it's them, it can only be them." Tianpeng sighed softly: "First of all, it's just right for them to be responsible for protecting Master Xuanzang. Secondly... they themselves have to go, otherwise, the neighbors will probably get into trouble. suspect."

"Yes, yes! I'll make arrangements right away!" He shouted, and Lu Liuguai quickly turned into a flying insect and flew out of the window. At the same time, the canopy also turned into flying insects and chased in the direction Xuanzang left.

…

At this moment, the monkey is still hanging high in the sky and still monitoring Leiyin Temple. In the back hall of Leiyin Temple, Lingji and the six-eared macaque were still facing each other.

"What exactly did you do?"

"Good plan."

"What's a good plan?"

"It's not good, but a plan that works is called a good plan."

"Tell me!" the six-eared macaque roared: "What kind of conspiracy is this!"

"Don't say it, don't say it. If you say it, it won't work." Lingji replied with a smile: "But having said that, they can actually see through it. It's a pity that the monkey is more vigilant, but his memory... is not very good. ah."

…

On the long and narrow street, people lined up on both sides, waiting silently with their hands clasped together.

Xuanzang is walking in the middle.

Behind him, dozens of newly ordained monks followed closely. In their hands, without exception, they were dragging plates containing magical instruments invited from Leiyin Temple. That look could be described as extremely pious.

Soon, the large group of people arrived at an open space. A ten-foot-high prayer platform made of bamboo was erected in the middle of the open space.

Xuanzang couldn't help but stop.

Looking up, what I saw was a gray sky. The breeze blew by, and the bamboo on the top of the prayer platform that stood out from the chickens trembled slightly.

From a distance, Xiao Bailong said cautiously: "Why does this bamboo platform look a bit weak? Do you think they deliberately made a weak bamboo platform so that it would collapse later and injure Master Xuanzang?" Woolen cloth?"

"Isn't the Marshal following?" The black bear spirit on the side whispered: "No matter what, the Marshal will not let a bamboo platform hurt Master Xuanzang, right? Besides, our brothers are still lurking inside. Don't say it is On the bamboo platform, even if someone shoots arrows at Master Xuanzang, they will not be able to hurt him."

"Then tell me, what is Lingji doing with such a big battle? It can't be just for fun, right?"

The black bear spirit shook his head, expressing confusion.

Xuanzang took a deep breath and stepped towards the high platform step by step.

At this moment, no one noticed that the magical instruments placed on the four sides of the high platform were shining slightly. (To be continued ~^~)