"Since Master Xuanzang has agreed to let Ye Chen accompany him on the Journey to the West, I wonder if Ye Chen has any requests?" Seeing Xuanzang continue meditating, the emperor asked Ye Chen.
Ye Chen pondered for a moment, wondering what he might need. Money? He didn't think he'd have much use for it on the journey. Clothes? He already had some, which should be enough to change into and wash.
As for servants and the like, Ye Chen hadn't even considered them. The Road to the West was fraught with danger. Even with his Indestructible Body, he couldn't be certain he'd be completely safe—let alone ordinary people.
"Your Majesty, this commoner has no requests." After thinking it over, Ye Chen still couldn't think of anything he needed, so he decided to ask for nothing.
"Nothing at all?" The emperor looked at Ye Chen, his surprise deepening. So many strange things had happened in the throne room that day that he was at a loss.
First, Xuanzang had inexplicably agreed to let Ye Chen accompany him on the Journey to the West. Then Ye Chen had passed up such a good opportunity and hadn't asked for a single material reward. It simply didn't make sense.
"That's right, Your Majesty. I need nothing. As long as I can accompany Master Xuanzang on the journey, I'd be willing to give up this wretched life of mine." Ye Chen smiled at the emperor.
"But that puts me in a difficult position. You've already earned merit by killing demons, Ye Chen, and now you're selflessly accompanying Master Xuanzang on his journey. If I don't reward you, the people of this realm will surely laugh and call me a miser."
"How about this? I'll appoint you General Who Pacifies the West, responsible for protecting