Wukong had been unable to hold back a laugh.
Great Immortal Huli and the other two hurriedly looked up and discovered that the sound had come from the Three Pure Ones statues. Frightened, all three hastily fell to their knees.
"Grandfathers Three Pure Ones!"
Since Taishang Laojun had descended once before when Ao Tu offered prayers to the Three Pure Ones, the three had no doubts whatsoever about their descending again this time.
They straightened their Daoist Robes and had their disciples line up neatly on either side, chanting Daoist scriptures and praying to the Three Pure Ones. They bowed and said, "Today we have been blessed by your divine presence. Before your immortal carriage departs, we beg you to bestow some Golden Elixir and holy water upon us, that your disciples may secure long life."
Hearing this, Bajie said silently to Wukong, "Brother, what do we do now?"
Wukong said, "Junior immortals, cease your prayers for now. We have come from the Peach of Immortality Banquet and brought no Golden Elixir or holy water."
The three said, "Your disciples kowtow before you. There must be a reason for your divine descent. Ever since coming to this realm, we have worked to foster our Daoist faith. We humbly beg you to grant us some holy water, or a means of attaining immortality."
Sha Wujing said silently, "Eldest Brother, they're pressing hard!"
Seeing no way out, Wukong said, "Junior immortals, there is no need to prostrate yourselves. Since you seek holy water, hurry and fetch some vessels!"
The three were overjoyed to hear this.
Eager to outdo the others, Great Immortal Huli ran outside the hall and brought in a large vat; Deer Power Immortal brought a Sand Basin; Great Immortal Yang Li fetched a flower vase.
The three set out