Journey to the West: Begins with Tiger Vanguard

Chapter 116 Great Wish!

Jinshan Temple.

In the small courtyard of the backyard guest rooms.

Looking at Tang Sanzang in front of him, he looked obviously in much better spirits.

Qi Hu, who had expected this, smiled and said, "You are too polite, Elder. We are all outsiders. I admire you for having such a great wish and such perseverance to go from the Eastern Tang Dynasty to the Western Heaven to worship Buddha and seek scriptures. It's just a small matter, don't take it too seriously."

"Amitabha."

Hearing Qi Hu's words, Tang Sanzang smiled even more and said, "Master, you are too modest. Master, you have protected the people of this country for many years, making the country prosperous and rainy. Countless people have enough food and clothing, no hunger, cold, or hardship, and outsiders don't know about it at all. This is what I have seen in my life."

Just when Qi Hu and Tang Sanzang were praising each other.

Sun Wukong, Zhu Bajie and Sha Seng also followed from behind.

After some flattery and pleasantries.

Qi Hu then said, "The elder wants to see His Majesty again, but are you ready?"

"Because of what happened many years ago, your majesty has a deep prejudice against Buddhism. Elder, you must be cautious this time. Although I have some face in your majesty's eyes, it is not good to interfere in the affairs of the country again and again, especially in the things that your majesty cares about the most. I hope the elders will forgive me."

Only this time, there will never be a next time.

Qi Hu's words were meant to tell Tang Sanzang that he should be prepared before meeting the king, and not to embarrass himself like last time.

Otherwise, there will be no chance to see the king again next time.

This statement not only puts pressure on Tang Sanzang, but also makes him realize the importance of his own face so that the other party will not cherish it.

Hear this.

Tang Sanzang's expression changed slightly. He naturally understood the meaning of the Taoist priest's words, so he immediately bowed and said, "I have no way to repay the Taoist priest's kindness. How dare I think of anything else?"

"But this time I have been thinking about it for several days, and have repeatedly discussed it with several disciples. Finally, I am somewhat confident, so I dare to trouble you, Taoist priest."

"If it doesn't work this time, it must be God's will."

Hearing such words.

Qi Hu was speechless and couldn't help complaining: "The king is clearly in the palace. Is it God's will that we can't convince him?"

Although he hinted at the king to make things difficult for the team, he never went to extremes.

This means that if Tang Sanzang could have come up with a good idea last time and convinced the king, perhaps now they, the master and disciple, would have obtained the seal of the king of Chechi Kingdom, completed this difficulty, and left Chechi Kingdom.

to be frank.

If Sun Wukong was not in the team, even if Zhu Bajie and Sha Seng were there, and even if there were no monsters harassing them along the way, it would probably be impossible for Tang Sanzang and his second and third disciples to reach the Lingshan Mountain in the West.

"That's it"

Since Tang Sanzang had made up his mind, Qi Hu would not stop him, so he said, "Then I will accompany the elder to the palace again."

Tang Sanzang: "Excuse me, Taoist Priest."

Not long after.

Two carriages with the Jinshan Temple logo drove out of the Jinshan Temple from the back door.

Although the Imperial Master's Mansion and Jinshan Temple are both under the command of the Imperial Master.

But the ones with the Jinshan Temple mark are of a higher level, because they will basically only be used by the national master himself or by direct order.

Therefore, he had basically unimpeded access to the country of Chechi, including entering and leaving the imperial palace.

"Creak, creak, creak."

Two carriages were moving one in front and one behind.

Qi Hu was in front and Tang Sanzang was behind.

Listen to the rhythmic sound of the wheels rolling.

Inside the incense car.

Qi Hu was sitting with his eyes closed, resting and thinking quietly.

Thinking carefully about how confident Tang Sanzang had been before, he guessed that the other party must have some confidence.

Think of this.

Qi Hu couldn't help but sigh.

If it weren't for the fact that Sun Wukong had come to his house several times at night in the past ten days, and went to his quiet room to ask him questions and seek his advice.

Although there was no threat, the Monkey King came to him several times to ask for advice, and he really couldn't refuse, so he revealed some information.

Tang Sanzang was confident this time, and there must be the information he mentioned in it.

This is also what Qi Hu thought. This is why Tang Sanzang could not reach the West without Sun Wukong.

As for why Qi Hu wanted to reveal it.

Of course, it’s because the information is not that difficult to think of.

Sun Wukong knew that since he had found himself here, he could naturally go find other gods or others.

Even if he doesn't say it, other gods will tell Sun Wukong.

In this case, it would be better for him to say that he was doing good things for Sun Wukong and the team. As long as his behavior is not exposed this time, when the team obtains the true scriptures, Tang Sanzang and Sun Wukong become Buddhas and are awarded the fruit position, he will have some connections and background in the Buddhist sect in Lingshan Mountain in the West.

Being appointed as the first person to obtain the scriptures, not only can he complete the task well, but he can also establish a relationship with the future team of obtaining the scriptures. This is also Qi Hu's ultimate intention of making friends with the team of obtaining the scriptures, especially Tang Sanzang and Sun Wukong.

“Let it pass.”

"Anyway, I have been causing so much trouble to the pilgrim team and Tang Sanzang these days that they have become sick and bedridden."

"Besides, how this will turn out will depend on Tang Sanzang's performance next."

After opening his eyes, Qi Hu let out a light breath and said secretly in his heart.

Talk about it.

He was quite surprised that Tang Sanzang was sick and bedridden last time.

Originally, it was thought that Tang Sanzang would not get sick at this time. After all, he did not interact with many big monsters. The rumor that eating Tang Sanzang would make one immortal had not been heard yet, but it was estimated that it had spread.

But in this situation, Tang Sanzang actually fell ill.

That means that Tang Sanzang is probably still a mortal at this time, not immortal, and it is not possible to become immortal by eating a piece of his flesh as rumored by monsters.

As for why such rumors spread?
Qi Hu seemed to remember from his previous life that this rumor did not exist when Tang Sanzang first set out on the journey to obtain Buddhist scriptures, but it seemed that it was spread only after the team experienced the disaster at the Five-Zhuang Temple on Wanshou Mountain.

Of course, don’t worry about whether the other person has eaten the ginseng fruit or not.

It is a fact that Tang Sanzang was ill and bedridden before.

As for Tang Sanzang's illness, why didn't powerful monsters like Sun Wukong, Zhu Bajie and Sha Wujing save him?

In fact, you will know if you just think about the symptoms the doctor saw at that time.

"It's mainly emotional disorder and excessive worry."

"Emotional disorder" means that the emotions fluctuate too much, probably because of being scared. The emotions fluctuate too much. Anyway, this Tang Sanzang is really timid, cowardly, and likes to cry.

This symptom is exactly right.

As for worrying too much, it's just thinking too much. Just like when Tang Sanzang was publicly kicked out of the court hall by the king, it was also normal for the other party's personality.

In other words, Tang Sanzang was suffering from a mental illness.

Ordinary means are of no use.

Of course, it is also possible that Sun Wukong and Zhu Bajie did not want to, or could not, treat Tang Sanzang, because this was one of the hardships of the journey to the West.

As the two carriages drove into the palace.

The time was now Si hour in the morning.

the weather is nice today.

The sky is blue and the clouds are white. There is a halo hanging high in the east. The sunlight is just right, not too dry.

This was also the time when Chechi State held its regular court session.

Under the respectful guidance of the guards, Qi Hu led Tang Sanzang, Sun Wukong, Zhu Bajie and Sha Seng, the four masters and apprentices, towards the imperial hall.

Not long after.

They came to the door of the tall imperial hall with a majestic plaque hanging on it, and the guards hurried into the hall to report: "Your Majesty, the state teacher brought the Eastern monk Tang Sanzang and his master and apprentice to see you."

"The Imperial Master is here."

The middle-aged king, who was originally listening to a report of a minister's corruption case and was furious and frowning, heard the report and his eyes suddenly lit up. He immediately said, "Hurry up and announce it!"

"As commanded."

After receiving the order, the guard immediately turned around and left the hall.

The king looked at the two ministers standing below him, and said with a serious expression: "I will leave this matter to you two to investigate thoroughly. I will give you three days to investigate thoroughly. Go down."

"Yes"

The two ministers retreated back to the queues on both sides of the court.

The king on the throne looked towards the palace gate, and his frowning brows suddenly relaxed a little.

Hearing the king praising the national teacher many times before, and seeing the king like this now.

Inside the main hall, a group of wise ministers were in a state of confusion.

Some of the older ministers have worked since the last king and have witnessed two kings in power.

Seeing the king being so close to the national teacher, he couldn't help but sigh in his heart: When the previous king was at this age, he was also very close to the former national teacher.

Fortunately, the current national teacher is a true immortal who is devoted to spiritual practice. He has no interest in gold, silver, women, power, or Taoism.

Otherwise, with your majesty's current trust in the national teacher, the country may end up like the previous king.
At this time.

The state teacher Qishan Zhenren, dressed in an exquisite blue robe, with a tall, handsome figure and an immortal temperament, walked into the hall with several monks from the East. All the ministers who left looked at him sideways.

"I have met His Majesty."

Qi Hu bowed slightly.

On the throne, the middle-aged king immediately smiled and said, "No need to be polite, Imperial Master. Please take your seat."

Hear this.

Qi Hu was not polite either. In front of all the ministers and generals, he walked to the front, went up to the seat below the throne, and sat down.

In fact, just from this position, one can see the current emperor's trust in the national teacher and the national teacher's status.

His status has surpassed that of the previous Buddhist monk, Master Benzhen, during the time of the previous king.

When that person was at the height of his power, he was only standing in front of a group of ministers.

Unlike this person, not only can he sit, but he also sits on the throne like Your Majesty, and his position is second only to Your Majesty.

Wait for the Imperial Master to sit down.

The middle-aged king on the throne then looked down.

Tang Sanzang and his three disciples immediately saluted: "I am Tang Sanzang from the Great Tang Dynasty in the East, and I greet your Majesty."

Tang Sanzang was the younger brother of the Tang Emperor and a Buddhist monk, so he did not need to kneel but only bow.

As for Sun Wukong, Zhu Bajie and Sha Wujing, it was even more impossible. They all followed their master and bowed slightly.

With Qi Hu's suggestion, the king would not care about it and just said, "Tang Sanzang, have you thought about it before coming to see me this time?"

"If it's the same as last time, don't blame me for not giving face to the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty and driving you and your disciple out of the city."

The king's words were almost the same as what Taoist Master Qi had said before in Jinshan Temple.

Tang Sanzang suppressed his anxiety, took a deep breath, and said, "Thank you for your tolerance, Your Majesty. I am ready. If I cannot convince Your Majesty, it means that my practice is not good enough. I will not bother Your Majesty anymore."

"it is good"

Hear this.

The middle-aged king on the throne nodded and said, "Then you can start. I am all ears."

Tang Sanzang bowed again, and then said: "I know that many years ago, my fellow disciples not only violated your majesty's laws and regulations in your majesty's country, but also violated many of my Buddhist rules and regulations. It is really too numerous to mention. Their end is also their own fault. They ate the bad fruit of their own actions. It is also a result of their own actions."

"I have no intention of defending them, but as a fellow Buddhist, I share some responsibility for their mistakes. I am willing to use my humble efforts to compensate them for some of their mistakes. I hope Your Majesty will grant me the approval."

I heard the monk in front of me say this.

Sitting on the throne, the king couldn't help but be a little surprised for a moment. You know, last time this monk was talking about Buddhist scriptures and Buddhist principles, which made him extremely disgusted.

Pay debts with money, kill with life.

This time he said it well, at least this attitude satisfied the king.

So the king turned his head and glanced at the imperial teacher beside him, only to see that the imperial teacher was resting with his eyes closed, looking calm and composed.

The king understood immediately and said, "Master, you are indeed worthy of being a great monk of the Tang Dynasty. You are well versed in Buddhist principles. I am not an unreasonable person. Since you said so, I will agree. I wonder how you are going to repay me?"

Hearing the king's words.

Tang Sanzang was immediately delighted. Look, the other party now addressed him as "Master" instead of his name.

However, the matter was not yet settled, so Tang Sanzang had to suppress his thoughts and said, "I am willing to hold a puja for the people who have been persecuted by the bad guys for many years, so that they can get rid of their resentment in the underground and rest in peace."

this moment.

Under the throne, Qi Hu, who was resting with his eyes closed, sighed in his heart. This was the most important advice he gave when Sun Wukong came to him for help.

I thought Tang Sanzang and the others could think of it.

Because he had warned them at the beginning.

After some questioning, he found out that Tang Sanzang didn't have much of his own opinion at all.

But even if he didn't say anything about this, Sun Wukong would probably think of it later, or ask others for help, because this is one of the best ways to deal with the king and the people.

Because in this world, there is the underworld and there are gods, and the common people believe in them.

"Oh"

Upon hearing this proposal, the king's eyes on the throne brightened up.

He had no doubt about the identity of the eminent monk in front of him named Tang Sanzang.

After all, the "pass document" with the seals of the kings of various countries on it cannot be faked.

Taoist temples like quietness.

The opposite is true for Buddhism. Before the last expulsion of Buddha, Buddhists were actually still very popular in daily funerals, prayers, and ceremonies.

Now, this eminent monk from the Tang Dynasty said that he would hold a ceremony to pray for the souls of those who were implicated and harmed by the evil deeds and consequences committed by those Buddhist monks many years ago.

As the king and ruler of a country, he of course agreed.

However, when that evil bald donkey Benzhen was still around, the cost of holding a ceremony was enormous. This was to help the people of Chechi Country, who had been harmed by the monks for decades, to be liberated. The cost was absolutely astronomical.

Thinking of this.

The king spoke again: "The method the mage said is very good. I believe that those people who were killed will thank the mage if they know about it in the afterlife."

Speaking of it.

The king changed the subject and said immediately, "But those scum have been plaguing our Chechi Kingdom for thirty to fifty years. They not only affect the capital city, but also other counties and towns in the country, and countless people. Therefore, this is a big task, and the scope is quite wide. It just so happens that the national treasury is empty, and it is impossible to hold a large-scale ceremony for the mage. The mage needs to go to each city and town to pray for the salvation of the souls. Are you sure you want to do this?"

"It is impossible to hold a large-scale Dharma assembly, and countless people in each city and town have to go on their own."

Hearing the king's words, Tang Sanzang suddenly felt that he had faced a huge problem. He didn't know how long it would take to travel across the country, but he had taken the initiative to propose it. If he regretted it now, he would probably anger the king immediately, and there would be no room for recovery.

So, Tang Sanzang took a deep breath and nodded solemnly, saying, "I am sure. I hope Your Majesty will grant my approval."

this moment.

The middle-aged king on the throne finally smiled at the pilgrim team for the first time: "I agree."

Tang Sanzang bowed and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty."

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(End of this chapter)