Only then did Tang Sanzang stop. Without saying a word, he walked on.
Goku knelt and thanked him. "Thank you, Master."
Tang Sanzang continued forward at a leisurely pace, and Goku followed closely behind.
Ye Chen watched the master and his three disciples in frustration. He said nothing and walked straight ahead as well.
They reached a grassy patch and sat down. Ye Chen spotted a small hut, and an elderly woman came out.
"Oh, honored pilgrims, have you seen my daughter? She went out to bring lunch to her father, but she still hasn't come back. There are demons in these mountains. Could one of them have taken her?" the old woman asked.
Bajie whispered, "This is bad, this is bad. Her mother's come looking for her. Senior Brother, you've really gotten us into trouble this time."
"Goku, let's see how you talk your way out of this," Tang Sanzang said.
Goku strode over, grabbed the old woman's hand, and whispered, "Demon, you still haven't given up? How many times do I have to kill you today before you'll quit, huh?"
"Oh, Master! Your disciple is going to kill me! Help me, Master!"
"Goku, stop fooling around."
"Oh, Master, I was only joking!" Goku said playfully.
Tang Sanzang said to the old woman, "Why don't you go home and wait a while, old woman? She may be back soon."
Ye Chen thought, Wow, that monk lies without even batting an eye.
The old woman said, "My daughter's so young. What will I do if she doesn't come back..."
As she spoke, she began to cry.
Tang Sanzang's heart softened. He helped the old woman up and said, "Don't be sad, old woman. This is all my disciple's fault. My disciple..."
"Master, what are you saying?" Bajie hurriedly interrupted.
"Oh,