"So if we drive them away and then get sent into that world ourselves, wouldn't we be finished?" Tang Seng said.
"I see. Master, you really are the smart one," Sun Wukong said in sudden realization.
In truth, he had known long ago, but there were some things he could not tell Tang Seng.
He was afraid it would scare him.
So he said to the astronauts, "I agree to let you follow us westward, but you must be careful not to cause trouble."
The astronauts were all moved to tears. "Thank you, Sun Dasheng. Thank you, Tang Elder. From now on, we'll be obedient and serve you well."
Pig Eight Precepts quickly stepped forward. "What about me? Why aren't you thanking me?"
Everyone replied helplessly, "Thank you, Mister Zhu. May Mister Zhu remain handsome forever."
"That's for certain." Pig Eight Precepts took out a mirror and admired his handsome face.
At that point, Sun Wukong suddenly thought of something else.
There had previously been a group of Eastern Continent People and a group of White Star People. That had been in the previous cycle.
They were very similar to the people before him.
So he said to the astronauts, "Let me tell you something. Before this, a group of your compatriots already came to this world. You can go live in the city they built."
Everyone was instantly overjoyed. "Really? Please take us to see them."
"Well, they're along the Journey to the West route, in a city called East Continent City, the heavenly paradise and earthly homeland of immortality."
Sun Wukong said, "But that was in the previous cycle. I can't be sure whether they're still alive now. In any case, let's keep going."
Everyone nodded repeatedly.
Their eyes shone with delight.
If Sun Wukong could take them