Meanwhile, Lin Tian traveled through the Great Tang with Chen Guangrui, making their way toward the westward pilgrimage route.
Before long, Lin Tian had reached the Yang Pass Ancient Road, outside Gao Family Village.
That day, Tang Sanzang and his two disciples happened to seek lodging in Gao Family Village.
Seeing Sun Wukong and the little White Dragon guarding Tang Sanzang, with a white horse to carry him as well, Chen Guangrui felt considerably reassured.
"He's lost weight!"
Chen Guangrui shook his head and smiled. Back then, he had made sure Tang Sanzang ate plenty of meat, so the little fellow's cheeks had been perfectly round when he lived in Jiangzhou.
Now, though Tang Sanzang had grown a little thinner, he looked much more vigorous, and his face showed maturity and composure.
Chen Guangrui was very pleased, and his gaze grew more joyful as he watched his son.
Tang Sanzang led his two disciples to the gate of Gao Family Village and knocked.
The three secured lodging without trouble. Once Master Gao learned that Tang Sanzang was a holy monk, the family immediately began pleading with him, hoping he would help subdue the pig demon.
Upon hearing this, Sun Wukong and the others knew that the disciple who would protect the Scripture-Seeker had arrived.
Sun Wukong smiled. "Don't be alarmed, Master Gao. Now that you've met my master, your time to escape the sea of suffering has come. My master excels at capturing demons. If you can persuade him to act, Miss Gao will certainly be safe!"
With Monkey Sun's prompting, Master Gao looked at Tang Sanzang. The holy monk's face was like polished jade, and his bearing was imposing. He truly had the makings of a dragon or phoenix among men.
Whatever his actual abilities might be, his appearance