Ao Tu told the bandits to go do some business.
The bandits asked, "Great King, what business?"
Ao Tu said, "Some wealthy monks have arrived to the east outside, carrying gold, silver, and treasures. Go kill them and bring their treasures back."
The bandits asked doubtfully, "Great King, you're sitting here in the inn. How do you know some monks have arrived to the east outside, and that they're wealthy?"
Ao Tu said, "My brother Six-Eared Macaque has special skills with his ears. He can hear what's happening outside without leaving the door."
Hearing this, the bandits recalled Ao Tu's bandit attire and the skills he had displayed when they first met. Not daring to doubt him, they hastily took their weapons and headed for the spot he had described.
Meanwhile, Tang Sanzang and his disciples had passed through the Daughter Kingdom and traveled for some time, crossing several mountains and descending a steep slope before seeing a stretch of level road ahead.
Tang Sanzang said happily, "Disciples, we've come to the end of the mountain paths. There's a fine, level road ahead."
Bajie said, "A level road is good! A level road is good! Let's hurry and find somewhere with people to stay the night and beg a meal before dark."
Wukong said, "Idiot, you're hungry again."
Bajie said, "Brother, you know what a big stomach I, Old Pig, have. This load isn't light, either. With neither decent food nor sound sleep in these mountain forests, how could I not be hungry?"
Tang Sanzang said, "We've been walking so long. It is time for a rest."
As he spoke, he rode the White Dragon Horse ahead.
His three disciples followed behind.
Earlier, in the mountains, the White Dragon Horse had been unable to stretch his legs. Now that he