Sand Monk Slays Bandits, Lodging at a Thatched Cottage

Sun Wukong landed and transformed into a bald young Sand Monk, approaching the three Mountain Bandits who were about to rummage through Xuanzang's luggage.

"Hey, hey, hey, stop digging around. There's nothing inside but scriptures and some tattered clothes."

Hearing this, the three Mountain Bandits turned around. "Oh? Another monk has come."

They rose and approached the Sand Monk Sun Wukong had become, broadswords in hand and vicious looks on their faces.

"Benefactors, you seek nothing more than wealth. How about this? Release this monk, and I'll lead the three of you to a Golden Light treasure."

"A Golden Light treasure?" The three Mountain Bandits' eyes lit up.

"Speak! Where is this Golden Light treasure?" One of the Mountain Bandits could not wait any longer. He raised his blade to Sun Wukong's neck and threatened him.

Sun Wukong remained composed and smiled faintly. "Benefactor, don't be hasty. Once you let this monk go far enough away, I'll naturally take you there."

The Mountain Bandits considered it, then nodded. "Hmph! We don't believe you can pull any tricks."

One mountain bandit hurried over to Xuanzang and untied the net around him. "Monk, get lost!"

Xuanzang rose to his feet and gave the Sand Monk Sun Wukong had become a Buddhist salute in thanks.

He then quickly went to the white horse, rehung the luggage, and rode away.

Once Xuanzang had gone far enough, Sun Wukong nodded with a grin. The three Mountain Bandits stared at him. "The monk is gone. Hurry up and take us there!"

"Hehehe, don't rush. Let me show you three benefactors this treasure."

He immediately summoned the Sea-Stabilizing Divine Needle Iron from his ear, tossed it onto the ground, and chanted for it to grow.

Seeing that it truly was a Golden Light treasure, the three Mountain