Journey to the West: Begins with Tiger Vanguard

Chapter 112 Do your best and obey fate!
The outer courtyard of Jinshan Temple.

The steward, the ghost Xiong Er, was receiving the princes and nobles who came to visit him because of Qi Hu's reappearance.

Hearing the voice in his heart, Xiong Er immediately replied respectfully: "Master!"

"Go to the kitchen right now and tell them to prepare a table of delicious food for six people. Remember, all of them are vegetarian."

“Then you come up again.”

"Yes"

Dropping what he was doing, Xiong Er immediately turned around and walked towards the master's quiet room in the backyard.

On top of the highest corner tower.

After calling out to the person, Qi Hu turned around and looked into the quiet room. The little monkey Sun Wukong, who was wearing a yellow monk's robe and hat, said, "Wait a moment, my king. Do you have any other instructions?"

"It's gone, it's gone!"

Sun Wukong immediately waved his hands.

However, the tiger demon in front of him was so sensible and understanding that he didn't know what to say for a moment.

When two strange monsters meet for the first time, they will immediately feel awkward once the atmosphere becomes dull.

However, having climbed from the lowest level to where he is today, Qi Hu would not let such a thing happen, so he immediately broke the silence and introduced himself: "Little demon Qi Shanjun, temporarily serving as the state teacher of Chechi State, may I know the name of the king? How to address him?"

Hearing the little demon asking for his name, Sun Wukong was like asking for a pillow when he was sleepy, so he immediately opened his mouth to say his title of the most famous demon in the world.

However, this name is quite ostentatious. In front of some monsters who don't understand the market and are tactless, this name sounds very impressive!

But the monster in front of him named Qi Shanjun was too tactful, which made him feel embarrassed to say it out loud.

But I don’t want to say that name, for I’m afraid the tiger demon won’t recognize me.

After all, the place under your feet is the area of ​​Xiniu Hezhou, not the Flower-Fruit Mountain of Dongsheng Shenzhou.

He hesitated.

The outside corridor,

At this time, footsteps were heard.

The ghost manager Xiong Er stepped forward and saluted: "Master."

Seeing Sun Wukong looking over, Qi Hu immediately introduced him and said, "I think the king must have noticed that my servant is different. This is a little demon with magical powers, a ghost servant. He usually helps me take care of the temple and is very useful."

Having seen this before, Sun Wukong said casually: "It's okay, it's okay."

Qi Hu then looked at Xiong Er and ordered: "Get a car now, use the one we have in the temple, and go outside the city."

As he said this he looked at Sun Wukong.

Sun Wukong immediately said, "It's outside the city."

In fact, he wanted to say the corner of the city wall outside the city, but he felt that it would be embarrassing to let the tiger demon in front of him know that he, his master and his junior brother lived in that corner of the wall, and his master was sick, so he stopped and changed his words: "I don't know what the place is called, so I'll take you there."

Sun Wukong insisted on leading the way, so Qi Hu naturally wouldn't say anything.

Soon.

In the backyard of Jinshan Temple.

The henchman Xiong Er and a coachman were sitting in the driver's seat of an exquisite large carriage with the emblem of the Imperial Master's Mansion.

Sun Wukong got into the large carriage at the back.

Qi Hu gave Xiong Er a few more instructions.

Soon, the carriage drove out of Jinshan Temple from the back and headed towards the outer city.

Watching the carriage disappear into the darkness in the distance.

Qi Hu's expression quickly calmed down.

He was not too surprised that Sun Wukong came to find him this time. With the other party's cultivation strength, he could not hide his current cultivation level from Sun Wukong at all because the gap was too big.

But that didn't matter, he never meant to hide it.

He never thought about fighting with the team, that would be too stupid.

And because many years ago, the former national teacher, Monk Benzhen, led a group of monks under him to run rampant in Chechi Kingdom for many years and committed too many evil consequences, it is normal for the Chechi Kingdom, from the king to the common people, to reject Buddhist monks.

Therefore, what Qi Hu was planning was to fan the flames behind the scenes, push the king and the entire Chechi Kingdom to make things difficult for the pilgrim team. This was reasonable, legal and compliant!
Just like what he said in the palace hall during the day, which was the last straw that broke the camel's back in the king's heart.

The route of the pilgrims' team is like stamp collecting. The location of Chechi Kingdom is obvious, and they must get the seal of the King of Chechi Kingdom.

And if the King of Chechi Kingdom wants to take out the seal and stamp the team for obtaining the scriptures!

Then we must gain the king's forgiveness and make him willing.

In this matter, the king attached great importance to Qi Hu's opinion, that is, Qi Hu's will.

So, in the final analysis, all it took was a word from Qi Hu, and the pilgrim team could easily get the seal on the "pass document" and easily complete the mission of Chechi State.

This is also the result he has achieved after more than 20 years of operation in Chechi Kingdom.

Simultaneously.

on the other hand.

While making things difficult for the team, Qi Hu did not want to have a head-on conflict with them.

One reason is fear of danger.

He would not gamble his life on the conscience of a few big monsters.

The second is to confuse the team.

Let them mistakenly believe that the king has the final say in the affairs of Chechi Kingdom. This will make it easier for Qi Hu to make trouble behind the scenes and be the mastermind without offending anyone.

Of course, this is his next plan.

As for how it will be implemented specifically, he couldn't say for sure, after all, there are too many variables in reality.

Perhaps after this trip to Chechi Kingdom, he established a good friendship with the pilgrim team and Sun Wukong and several other demons.

Or perhaps, after this incident, he had a grudge against the pilgrim team.

But speaking from the heart.

He had no ill will towards the team.

On the contrary, I have some favorable impression of her because of the filter of my previous life.

However, since Master Zhang gave him this task, he had to do his best to complete it.

Because this concerns his future and even his destiny.

Therefore, he will do his best to make things difficult for the pilgrim team, in order to satisfy Zhang Tianshi who is watching from behind, and even the existence behind him.

For this reason, he would not hesitate to offend the team even if the truth was exposed.

In short, do your best and leave the rest to fate!

He quickly sorted out the plans that had changed because of Sun Wukong's visit.

Qi Hu turned around and walked towards where his elder and second brothers were.

"Second brother, do you think something happened that we don't know about?"

"Otherwise, my third brother wouldn't stop us from going out."

"That should be the case, but it's fine this way. I'm planning to practice hard next time."

"Then let's practice together, big brother. When we finish practicing, I think the problem of the third brother will be over too."

"Come, drink"

Inside the room, a bald man and a middle-aged man were drinking.

At this time.

The door of the room was suddenly pushed open.

"Third brother!"

"You've come just in time, come on, come on."

Changya's eyes suddenly lit up, and he immediately waved his hand and said, "Let's drink together. Since Third Brother came back this time, the three of us brothers have never had a drink together."

“I can’t drink it now.”

Facing his eldest brother's enthusiasm, Qi Hu immediately shook his head and smiled, "After this period, I will accompany my eldest and second brothers to have a good drink, but not now. I have something to do. Please excuse me, brothers, and don't go anywhere for the time being."

I heard the seriousness of the matter in Qi Hu's words.

Dajiao nodded and smiled immediately, "We brothers don't need to be so formal. Don't worry, my eldest brother and I can't help you, but we will definitely not cause any trouble for you."

Changya also nodded and said, "That's right, but after Third Brother is done, we brothers should have a good drink together."

"rest assured."

After giving some more instructions, Qi Hu closed the door and walked out.

You can never go too far wrong.

The pilgrim team will soon come to Jinshan Temple to stay overnight.

It’s better to be careful and prudent.

at the same time.

In front of the inner city gate.

When the manager of Jinshan Temple and the carriage of the Imperial Master's Mansion appeared at the city gate, the guards and officials at the gate immediately brightened up and greeted them warmly.

Nothing stands in the way.

The carriage commanded by the henchman Xiong Er left the inner city and was about to ask where to go next.

A voice immediately came from the carriage: "Go right, just keep going right."

The end of the inner city wall.

corner,

A corner of a sheltered place.

This place used to be a filthy place, with piles of garbage, leaves, and some household waste. Of course, there were also some people who were in a hurry to pee and would hide in the corner to relieve themselves, leaving behind the smell of urine.

Over time.

This is a place where even beggars don't want to hide.

But now, not only has the dirt here been swept away, but there are also three more figures. In the innermost, Tang Sanzang, wearing a cassock inside and a thick monk's robe outside, is sitting on a suitcase, his face pale, leaning against the wall, and has fallen asleep.

outside.

The dark-skinned, fat Zhu Bajie and the tall, dark-faced and ferocious Sha Seng were sitting outside guarding.

"Big Brother has been gone for so long and still hasn't come back."

At this time, Zhu Bajie, who was getting impatient, could not help but complain: "I wonder if he has left Master and us to go and eat delicious food."

Hearing the second brother's complaints, Sha Seng on the side did not say anything, but just stared at the darkness in the distance ahead.

At this time.

Sha Seng suddenly turned his head, looked at the carriage approaching quickly in the darkness in front of him, and suddenly stood up.

When he saw the exquisite carriage stop not far from the corner and Sun Wukong jumped out of the carriage, Zhu Bajie shouted, "Brother Sha, look, what Brother said was right, Brother Dad is carrying us to a rich family to eat delicious food and drink spicy drinks."

Sun Wukong ignored Zhu Bajie's usual weirdness and asked immediately, "How is Master?"

"It was fine just now"

Zhu Bajie immediately responded, "I don't know if he is dead now."

"go with!"

Sun Wukong immediately scolded Zhu Bajie as usual, then turned a corner, gently woke up the sleeping Tang Sanzang, and turned around and shouted, "Bajie, come and carry Master on your back!"

"Why me again!"

"Why don't you recite it?"

Although Zhu Bajie was full of complaints, he still carried his master Tang Sanzang onto the carriage under the threatening gaze of Sun Wukong.

The carriage was not small, but it could not accommodate two big guys like Zhu Bajie and Sha Seng, so they could only follow behind the carriage.

When arriving at the inner city gate.

The three brothers in the pilgrimage team thought there would be some twists and turns.

But unexpectedly, the official who had stopped them from entering during the day saw the carriage and the ghostly figure next to the coachman, and he didn't even smile at all, let alone stop the carriage.

Seeing this, Zhu Bajie behind him felt both annoyed and excited.

The annoyance was naturally caused by the ugly faces of the official guards.

I was excited because I saw that the carriage was exquisite and decent. I thought that the monkey really didn't brag this time. After being hungry for two days, I finally had something to eat.

So, Zhu Bajie couldn't help but look at Sha Monk beside him and whispered: "Sha Junior Brother, it seems that the senior brother has found a wealthy family, this time we will have something to eat"

But Sha Seng was as taciturn as ever and did not reply.

Zhu Bajie didn't care and was just happy about himself.

When the carriage drove in from the back door of Jinshan Temple.

Qi Hu was already waiting in the backyard.

Looking at Qi Hu's figure, Zhu Bajie immediately turned around and whispered something to the three monks.

When Tang Sanzang was helped down from the carriage by Sun Wukong, he saw the figure dressed in a blue Taoist robe, with flowing black hair and a noble temperament like an immortal, his eyes suddenly lit up, and he immediately pulled himself together and stepped forward to greet him, "Amitabha, it turns out to be the Taoist priest. I am sorry to disturb you by coming here so late at night."

“Elder, you are too serious.”

Qi Hu looked at the tall, fair-skinned, handsome, red-lipped and white-toothed monk Tang Sanzang in front of him, who looked and behaved better than the monk in his previous life who changed several times and finally obtained the true scriptures. He smiled and said, "There are few visitors from outside the world. I hope that more fellow monks will come to avoid it being too quiet in my temple."

Be polite.

Qi Hu was complaining in his heart at this moment, this Tang Sanzang was indeed handsome, no wonder in his memory he could win the heart of the Queen of the Kingdom of Women in the future.

It's just that Tang Sanzang has been on the journey to seek Buddhist scriptures for several years, and it's really rare for him to still have such fair skin and intact face.

Tang Sanzang on the opposite side naturally had no idea of ​​the complaints in the Taoist priest's mind.

In the past two days, especially today, Tang Sanzang had suffered too much and been looked down upon. When he heard Qi Hu's words, he was immediately moved. His nose felt sore and his eyes suddenly turned red.

Fortunately, he knew that it would be bad to cry at this time, so he forced himself to hold back his emotions and immediately said, "Amitabha, I thank you, Taoist priest. What is your name?"

"I am a poor Taoist, Qishan."

Qi Hu said, looking at the pale, sickly Tang Sanzang in front of him, "It's windy outside, let's go inside first and talk later. Elder, please come this way."

Looking at the tiger demon who was sensible and tactful in front of him, and acted like a master in front of his master.

Sun Wukong was quite surprised when he watched from the side.

"Brother Monkey, what are you looking at?"

At this time, Zhu Bajie walked up quickly and said, "Let's go."

soon.

Qi Hu led the pilgrims into a spacious guest room. The large table in the middle of the room was already filled with steaming vegetarian meals that had just been served.

Watch this scene.

Tang Sanzang, who had just forced back his tears, could no longer hold them back. His eyes turned red and tears welled up in his eyes.

Qi Hu stood aside, not knowing what to say except to complain in his heart that Tang Sanzang was indeed a crybaby.

“It smells so good.”

“It smells so good.”

"I, the old pig, smell the aroma of rice"

At this time, the fat and bloated Zhu Bajie shouted and squeezed forward from the back. Looking at the big table full of fragrant food not far away, his eyes instantly widened, and his fat belly made an exaggerated rumbling sound. He rushed forward and was about to pick up the dishes on the table and throw them into his mouth.

"Hit"

Seeing Zhu Bajie being so rude and out of control, Tang Sanzang was immediately furious, but Taoist Priest Qishan was right beside him, so he couldn't blame his disciple too much. He subconsciously changed his words and shouted, "Wuneng!"

After being scolded by the master.

Zhu Bajie finally reacted. Seeing his master's face full of anger and tears, he was so scared that his neck shrank. He could only chuckle twice and gave Qi Hu an awkward but polite smile.

Tang Sanzang immediately turned to look at Qi Hu beside him and said, "I'm sorry that I'm not a good disciple, Taoist priest."

"It doesn't matter."

Hearing Tang Sanzang apologize on his disciple's behalf, Qi Hu shook his head and smiled, "Your disciple is really kind."

talking.

Qi Hu then bowed and said, "It's cold now. The food won't taste good if it's cold. Elder, please eat first. After the meal, we can talk again."

Done.

Qi Hu turned and left the room.

Watched Qi Hu walk out the door.

Zhu Bajie couldn't bear it any longer, so he reached out and picked up a piece of winter melon that was cooked like meat and immediately threw it into his big mouth full of sharp teeth, and immediately exclaimed, "Delicious, delicious!"
Tang Sanzang saw that his second disciple was a fool and had no way to deal with him. He had scolded him countless times. He had no choice but to say, "Wukong, Wujing"

"Master."

"Master."

Sun Wukong and Sha Seng came forward upon hearing the sound.

Tang Sanzang said: "Master Qi, your intention is good. Let's eat some first. Don't let that starving ghost Wu Neng eat all the food."

soon.

The master and his three disciples sat down at the dining table.

Although Sun Wukong and Sha Seng no longer needed to eat, they would often eat with their master when there was enough food.

As for Zhu Bajie, he was simply greedy.

Don’t talk while sleeping and don’t talk while eating.

When the master and his two disciples finished off the entire table of food.

Sun Wukong and Sha Seng ate less than one-tenth of it.

Tang Sanzang ate two-tenths of it.

The rest were all swept away by Zhu Bajie.

At this time.

Qi Hu also knocked on the door.

Entered the room.

Tang Sanzang, whose complexion had obviously improved a lot, expressed his gratitude to Qi Hu again. He could no longer hold back and asked the questions that his three disciples and he wanted to know very much. They wanted to ask before, but no one would pay attention to them, and they didn't even have time to avoid it.

Then, Tang Sanzang looked at Qi Hu and said, "Master, it seems that there is no temple in Chechi Country? There are no Buddhists? And those civilians and soldiers don't seem to like us, Master and Disciple?"

"Master, do you know what is going on?"

I heard Master ask this.

Sun Wukong, Zhu Bajie and Sha Seng on the side all looked over.

Qi Hu also knew that the other party would definitely ask this question, so he looked a little complicated, sighed, and then said: "Elder, you don't know, more than 20 years ago..."

Qi Hu recounted all the evil deeds done by the Buddhist monks under the leadership of the National Master Benzhen in Chechi Kingdom more than 20 years ago, including being arrogant, domineering, bullying men and women.

He looked at the four members of the pilgrimage team.

Zhu Bajie seemed to be distracted, and Sha Seng had a blank expression on his face, and it was unclear whether he heard anything or not.

Sun Wukong's eyes turned red and his face was quite angry.

As for Tang Sanzang, he kept saying "Amitabha" and "What a sin!"

Qi Hu continued, "After that incident, His Majesty ordered the expulsion of all monks in the capital, destroyed the temples, and prohibited Buddhists from setting foot in Chechi State."

Hear this.

Sun Wukong suddenly asked: "Since the Taoist priest said that His Majesty does not allow Buddhists to enter Chechi Kingdom, why did he allow us to enter the capital?"

Hear this.

Qi Hu praised Sun Wukong in his heart, and then said: "It was originally true, but I persuaded His Majesty, and His Majesty changed the order, ordering: Buddhists can enter Chechi Kingdom, but they are not allowed to build temples, let alone preach."

"This is also the reason why the entire Chechi Kingdom, from the king and ministers to the peddlers and common people, do not like Buddhism."

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Ps: The kitchen is open during the National Day holiday, and the business is packed every day. I am exhausted. It's not that the author doesn't write much, but I really can't write some of it. The energy is limited (covering my face). The pilgrimage team is not easy to write, and now it is the climax chapter. I want to carefully think about the personality and way of speaking of the four-member pilgrimage team, and try to be as consistent with the character setting as possible. It is indeed a bit slow to write, this is my fault. Book friends who think it is not enough can save it for the time being, and save it until this plot is finished and read it all at once (dog head to save life), thank you~~
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