Tang Sanzang frowned as soon as he heard this and said:
"Why do you say that, Benefactor Liu?"
Liu Boqin said helplessly:
"This mountain range stretches across a vast distance.
The third method I mentioned is actually taking a detour. But if you do that, it will take a very long time.
If you travel on foot, given your circumstances, Holy Monk, there is no way you can get around it in less than a year.
Moreover, this is the Border of Great Tang, and it is not without war.
If you take that road and do not intend to return, then there will be no problem.
But if you do return and wish to get back onto the main road, it will take another year or more.
So, Holy Monk, are you willing to spend nearly three years taking a detour?"
Hearing this, Tang Sanzang's mouth twitched. In the end, he could only helplessly choose the shortest route, perhaps the only safe route.
Just then, Sun Wukong suddenly turned to look outside.
"Huh? Looks like that monk has arrived. I just wonder whether this monk knows what is good for him.
If he really acts like the one in that script you showed me, Old Sun won't be able to stand it!"
Jiang Zhen said, "Heh, who knows? But you can train him properly.
After all, this time, you are cooperating with Tathagata instead of being forced to become his disciple.
So, do not overthink it. Just do as you please.
As long as you get this monk to the Western Paradise, that will be enough!"
Sun Wukong's mouth twitched as he said:
"Get him to the Western Paradise? Why does that sound so awkward?"
Jiang Zhen merely smiled at that and said nothing.
"Oh, right, Wukong, I nearly