Five people and a horse set out on a new journey. They passed through a forest and sat down to rest.
Bajie asked, "Master, how did you become so powerful last time?"
"In my previous life, I was Golden Cicada, so naturally I wasn't an ordinary mortal."
"Even if you weren't an ordinary mortal, Master, you were still incredibly fierce! You fought God of Slaughter without falling behind."
"My cultivation will gradually return. As we travel west along the Road to the West, my power is slowly recovering without my noticing. But I rarely use this strength, because my current body can't withstand power as great as yours."
"I see, Master. Does that mean you'll keep getting stronger from now on?" Bajie asked.
"Of course." He turned to look at Goku.
He said to Goku, "I misunderstood you last time. Although my power is returning, I truly didn't sense that the White Bone Lady had taken on a human-skin disguise. I'm sorry, Goku."
Goku seemed lost in thought as he replied, "It's fine, Master." Then he fell silent.
Tang Sanzang saw through Goku's thoughts and asked, "Goku, is something troubling you? You can tell me."
Goku said, "It's a small matter, Master. Nothing serious."
"Goku, you don't need to hide anything from me."
"Master, it's hard for me to bring up."
"What is it? Tell me."
"Today, one of my disciples' disciples sent me a distress signal. I suspect Flower-Fruit Mountain is in danger. I want to go back and check, but I'm still worried about you, Master," Goku said.
"What are you worried about? You've seen how strong I am, and you're still worried? Go on, then. Just come back quickly."
Goku answered and flew off at once.
Ye Chen said, "If you run into trouble today, I doubt