Xuanzang truly had forgotten. These past days, he had spent all his time drinking and chatting with the three demons, getting along with them wonderfully. Whenever he spoke with them, he received valuable insights that lifted his spirits and resolved the doubts in his heart.
Thus, Xuanzang gradually forgot his mission to journey west and spent every day like this.
That was only natural. Once you became immersed in something and repeatedly did the same thing for a long time, it naturally became a habit, and you forgot what you were originally supposed to do.
"Master Xuanzang, do not delay any longer. Leave at once," Taibai Venus said.
"Thank you, sir. May I ask your honored name?"
"I am Taibai Venus. Mystic Spirit King sent me to remind you."
Xuanzang bowed to Taibai Venus again.
Then, leading his white horse and carrying his luggage, he left the cave dwelling. Before departing, he left behind a letter. After all, they had spent so long together, so he felt he should leave some words of farewell.
The next day, after noon, Xuanzang was sitting on a stone by the roadside, eating dry rations, when he suddenly saw a black cloud drifting down from the sky and landing before him.
The people on that black cloud were none other than General Yin and the other two.
"Xuanzang, why did you leave so suddenly?" The three looked at Xuanzang in confusion.
"My three lords, I am truly sorry. I had no choice but to do so. I had already imposed on you in your cave dwelling for several days, and gradually, I actually forgot my mission. Feeling guilty, I left overnight. If there was anything improper in my actions, I hope my three lords can forgive me," Xuanzang said to them with a smile.