At the relay station.
Zhu Bajie clutched his belly and grumbled, "That damn monkey must've gone off to slack off again. He still hasn't brought back any water from the Abortion Spring, and here I am, Old Pig, worrying myself sick that the baby in my belly will come out early."
"Damn monkey, stinking monkey—you've made my life miserable!"
At that moment, Zhu Bajie mentally tallied all the times Sun Wukong had ever tricked him.
"Third Senior Brother, will you please be quiet?"
"I've already found out what's going on. True Immortal Ruyi is Bull Demon King's younger brother. He certainly won't give Senior Brother trouble. Just wait a little longer, and Senior Brother should be back."
Sha Heshang said impatiently.
Zhu Bajie had been chattering like a mad dog, and he was getting on Sha Heshang's nerves.
Just then!
A wave of fragrance appeared out of nowhere. The scent of perfume and rouge was intoxicating. As the door was thrown open, a beauty dressed in black gauze, with much of her skin exposed, appeared before them.
"This humble woman greets the Holy Monk and the other elders. The Grand Preceptor sent me to invite the Holy Monk to the palace for a visit!"
Bodhisattva Lingji had transformed into a woman and bowed slightly to Tang Sanzang and the others.
Every gesture held boundless allure.
He had sacrificed a great deal this time. To keep the pilgrims from discovering his identity, he had no choice but to use his charms.
"Amitabha Buddha. Thank you, female benefactor!"
"However, my eldest disciple, Sun Wukong, has not yet returned. We also drank water from the Mother-Child River, so it is difficult for us to move. Would it be all right if we paid the Grand Preceptor a visit a little later?"
Tang Sanzang