Bodhisattvas Test Their Hearts, Zhu Bajie Is Punished

At Thorny Ridge, Xuanzang and his party were blocked.

As far as the eye could see, boundless thorns stretched out before them, leaving them at a loss.

Zhu Bajie, however, burst into hearty laughter.

"Idiot, what are you laughing at?"

"Hehe, they're only a few thorns. Leave them to Old Zhu."

Hearing that Zhu Bajie had a solution, Xuanzang looked at him expectantly.

"Master, Senior Brother, Junior Brother, watch closely!"

Boom! Zhu Bajie transformed into his original form, and a massive Black-haired Wild Boar appeared, startling Xuanzang.

In his wild boar form, Zhu Bajie let out a howl before charging at the thorns ahead at incredible speed.

Bang! Bang! Bang! Howl...

After an unknown amount of time, when Zhu Bajie returned, a broad road had appeared before them.

He reverted to human form and swaggered up to Xuanzang to claim credit.

Xuanzang smiled faintly. "Bajie, you've worked hard!"

Xuanzang mounted his horse, and master and disciples stepped onto the road Zhu Bajie had opened, passing smoothly through Thorny Ridge.

Several days later, the group arrived at a relatively flat area, where a wealthy estate suddenly appeared ahead.

Zhu Bajie had long been starving, his stomach growling. At the sight of the estate, it was as though he had seen a savior, and he rushed forward.

Xuanzang and the others followed closely behind.

Before long, they arrived at the estate gates. Xuanzang dismounted and walked lightly to the entrance, knocking on the door. Knock, knock, knock.

Soon, with a creak, the door opened, and a white-haired old woman dressed in luxurious brocade robes poked her head out.

"Who might you be?"

Xuanzang clasped his hands in Buddhist greeting, bowed, and replied with a smile, "Amitābha. Greetings, benefactor. This humble monk has come from the Eastern Great Tang and is traveling to