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Chapter 652: Journey to the West: Zhu Jiumei 11
In the days that followed, they traveled to many places together. Tang Seng helped villagers resolve disputes and prayed for the sick to heal their illnesses. No matter what happened, he always maintained his compassion and composure.

One day, they came to a small town where people were worried about a drought.

Upon seeing this, Tang Monk decided to chant sutras and pray for rain for them.

Under the scorching sun, Tang Monk stood in the square, closing his eyes and chanting sutras, while Zhu Jiumei, Sun Wukong and Sha Wujing stood guard beside him.

After a long time, dark clouds gradually gathered in the sky and a heavy rain poured down.

The townspeople cheered and thanked Tang Seng one after another.

Zhu Jiumei looked at Tang Seng, who was soaked by the rain but still smiling, and said, "Master, your kindness has moved the heavens."

Tang Monk said: "This is not my merit, but God's mercy to all living beings."

However, although Tang Seng's various actions made the three people more determined to follow him, Tang Seng still expressed that he had no intention of accepting disciples.

"Master, can you really bear to watch all living beings suffer instead of spreading the true scriptures through the journey to save more people?" Sun Wukong asked puzzledly.

Tang Seng was silent for a moment, then slowly said: "The journey to obtain the scriptures is long and arduous, and I am worried that I will not be able to complete this task."

Sha Wujing hurriedly said, "Master, with us here, we will definitely help you succeed."

Zhu Jiumei also said: "Master, your compassion and wisdom are unmatched. This is your mission."

Tang Seng looked into the distance, his eyes full of contradiction and confusion.

At this moment, Meng Lu's voice suddenly appeared in Zhu Jiumei's mind: "Master, it seems that it is not easy to make Tang Seng make up his mind."

Zhu Jiumei frowned slightly: "But we can't give up, we must convince the master."

As the days passed, they experienced many ups and downs. When they met bandits on the road, Tang Seng, regardless of his own safety, persuaded the bandits to lay down their butcher knives, and finally influenced them.

Zhu Jiumei said: "Master, your kindness has given us hope and light time and time again. Please agree to our request."

Tang Seng sighed and said, "Forget it, maybe this is God's will. But the journey to the West is dangerous, are you ready?"

The three of them said in unison: "Master, rest assured, we will never back down!"

Finally, Tang Seng nodded: "In this case, from today on, you will be my disciples. But remember, the road of cultivation is long, and you must always keep your original intention."

After Tang Seng agreed to accept him as a disciple, everyone's faces were filled with joy.

"Since you have decided to join my Buddhist sect and become my disciple, you must become ordained." Tang Seng looked at the three people in front of him with a firm gaze.

Sun Wukong scratched his head and said with a smile: "Master, I can't bear to shave my hair. I'm afraid I'll be even scarier if I shave my head!"

Tang Seng clasped his hands together and said solemnly, "Traveler, a monk should cut off the three thousand strands of worries, so that he can have a clear mind and seek the right result."

Sun Xingzhe shrugged helplessly: "Forget it, whatever the master says is fine."

Monk Sha did not hesitate and said respectfully, "Master, I am willing to be ordained."

Tang Seng nodded with satisfaction, then turned his gaze to Zhu Jiumei with a hesitant look on his face:
"As for you, since you are a girl, I see that you have not yet completed your earthly ties, so you can just be my lay disciple. Although you are a lay disciple, you must abide by the precepts. From now on, I will call you Bajie, and give you a Dharma name, Wuneng." Zhu Jiumei bit her lip lightly, a hint of hesitation flashed in her eyes, but she finally said firmly: "Thank you, Master, for the name."

Tang Seng smiled slightly, took out a razor from his bag, and shaved Sun Wukong's head first. Sun Wukong's originally messy hair fell off, and soon, a bald head was exposed.

"Haha, do I look more like a Buddha now?" Sun Wukong said with a grin, touching his bald head.

Next came Monk Sha, who sat quietly and let Monk Tang shave his hair.

When it was Zhu Jiumei's turn, Tang Seng simply cut off some of her long hair and tied her hair into a simple bun.

"From today on, you are my disciples, Tang Monk. Wukong and Wujing, you must practice diligently, protect me, and go to the West to obtain the scriptures together. Wuneng, although you are a lay disciple, you must also try your best to understand the true meaning of Buddhism." Tang Monk said solemnly.

After the ceremony, Tang Seng looked at the three new disciples and said slowly, "I have something else to do and will stay for a few days. I will report to the King of Tang after I have dealt with some things. Then we will set off to obtain the scriptures."

The disciples responded in unison: "All is up to the Master."

In the past few days, Zhu Jiumei, Monkey King Sun and Monk Sha have gradually become familiar with each other. Monkey King Sun is always restless, jumping up and down, teasing Monk Sha from time to time, while Monk Sha just smiles naively and never cares.

One night, Zhu Jiumei was walking in the courtyard when she heard Menglu's voice: "Host, I'll tell you a secret. What made Tang Seng hesitate was his mother. Tang Seng knew that the journey to obtain the scriptures was long and would take many years, so he was worried about his mother's safety."

Zhu Jiumei was shocked. She didn't expect that her master, who was always compassionate and determined, would have such concerns.

Only then did Zhu Jiumei remember the life experience of Tang Monk in "Journey to the West". She secretly made up her mind to help her master solve his worries.

Two days later, Tang Seng gathered his disciples together.

"My disciples, I have arranged everything. Tomorrow we will report to King Tang and prepare to travel west to obtain the scriptures." Tang Seng said with a firm look.

"Master, there is something I don't understand." Zhu Jiumei hesitated for a moment, but still asked, "I heard that you hesitated because you were worried about your mother. I wonder if you can tell us about it?"

Tang Seng sighed slightly and said slowly: "My mother went through a lot of hardships in the past. Now I am about to embark on this long journey to obtain scriptures. I am really worried about her."

Sun Xingzhe jumped out and shouted, "Master, don't worry. I will go and check to see if Master's grandmother is okay."

Tang Seng waved his hands quickly: "No, no, don't disturb her."

Monk Sha also said: "Master, you are devoted to Buddhism, and you are going to obtain the scriptures for the purpose of saving all living beings. I believe that Grandmother will understand you."

Zhu Jiumei looked at Tang Seng and said, "Master, can you take me to see my grandmother tomorrow?"

"Why do you want to see her?" Tang Seng asked in surprise.

"There are some things I want to ask Grandmother Master. You will know when you go there."

"Junior sister, what do you want to ask?" Sun Wukong looked at Zhu Jiumei curiously.

"I can't tell you. That's a secret between me and my grandmother." Zhu Jiumei blinked mischievously.

"My mother may really be hiding something from me. As a girl, you might as well go and ask her." Tang Seng knew that Zhu Jiumei wanted to help him, so he agreed.