"Elder Tang, you must have had a hard journey. I picked some mountain fruits here for you to quench your thirst."
The Peacock Princess was lovely as a painting as she arrived carrying a basket of fruit.
"Female benefactor, where did you come from?"
Sha Wujing immediately stepped forward and blocked the Peacock Princess's path.
"Just now, your senior brother and second senior brother asked me for directions. You must be Elder Tang's third disciple, right?"
The Peacock Princess spoke.
"So it was you, female benefactor. May I ask what you need?"
Sha Wujing said.
"I came to bring Elder Tang some fruit."
The Peacock Princess said.
"Thank you, female benefactor."
Jiang Ming replied, but did not touch the fruit.
"Elder Tang, there is no need to be afraid. The mountain wind here is biting, and it is not suitable for resting. Why not come to my home, sit for a while, and have a vegetarian meal?"
The Peacock Princess continued.
"I'm afraid that would be rather inconvenient."
Jiang Ming said.
"Elder Tang, there is nothing inconvenient about it. My home is spacious and the scenery is lovely. You master and disciples can rest a little, then wait for your eldest and second disciples to return before continuing your journey."
The Peacock Princess said.
"No. Stand back."
Sha Wujing immediately stepped in front of the Peacock Princess as she tried to approach.
"Wujing, do not be so rude."
Jiang Ming said.
"Elder Tang, you are the master. You should decide this matter."
The Peacock Princess changed direction and moved closer to Jiang Ming.
"What are you doing?"
Sha Wujing flew into a rage and shoved her hard. The Peacock Princess crashed into a nearby rock and revealed her true form.
She was a woman clad in the Five-Colored Peacock Garment,