Bajie's expression changed at once.
"What are you saying! Sister-in-law went with Brother Monkey for Red Boy's sake..."
He suddenly stopped there.
Bull Demon King knew nothing of any of this. And now, even his own younger brother was gone.
Wukong lowered his head and looked at Six-Eared Macaque.
Six-Eared Macaque continued, "Brother, the people here won't listen to any of that anymore."
"Bull Demon King told them about these things. He also said you would definitely pass through here."
After saying this, Six-Eared Macaque looked up at Wukong again.
"Brother, I wasn't trying to hide it from you."
"I know."
Six-Eared Macaque pressed his lips together. "I just..."
Wukong raised a hand and stroked his head. "That's why you wanted to take me around this place?"
Six-Eared Macaque nodded.
Xuanzang looked toward the houses ahead and asked, "Six-Eared Macaque, are there still people in this village?"
"Yes, Uncle Master."
"Then let us go in."
Six-Eared Macaque lifted his face.
Xuanzang looked at Wukong. "Since we have come this far, we must meet them, no matter what. This is not something we can go around."
Wukong nodded. "You're right, Master."
Little White Dragon stepped forward. "Then I'll go first..."
Xuanzang shook his head. "Together."
Wukong took two steps forward. Six-Eared Macaque followed and caught his sleeve again.
"Brother, there's one more thing."
"What?"
Six-Eared Macaque said quietly, "He's waiting for you."
Wukong stopped, looked west, and asked, "Where is he now?"
"Flaming Mountain."
"All right. I'll go see him later."
"Brother."
Six-Eared Macaque still clutched his sleeve.
Wukong looked down. Seeing that he wanted to say something but could not get it out, Wukong took his hand.
"If he's waiting for me, I'll go ask him about it. I'm not going to fight him. If there's a misunderstanding, we