Ao Tu had roundly cursed the King of Jisai Kingdom before the entire court, leaving the old King so furious that his lips turned white. He dismissed court and drove Tang Sanzang and his disciples out as well.
Bajie said, "You said you would persuade him with kind words, but now look at this. Even the banquet's gone."
Tang Sanzang said, "Actually, what he said wasn't without reason."
Bajie said, "Reason is one thing, but you don't say it like that! He angered the King, then simply turned and left. What are we supposed to do?"
Wukong laughed. "All right, Bajie. Let's just go back."
Bajie said, "I told you I should have had a bite just now."
Tang Sanzang said, "A bite of what?"
Bajie said, "Nothing! Nothing!"
The master and his three disciples returned to Golden Light Temple.
Soldiers still surrounded the temple.
Without seeing the National Treasure, the King of Jisai Kingdom refused to yield an inch.
However, mindful of the cloud-riding abilities Tang Sanzang's disciples had displayed that day, the King did not order the monks arrested again.
The four entered the temple gate and saw Monk Buzheng standing there.
Bajie said, "Why are you here too?"
Ao Tu said, "Temples and monasteries are dwellings for those of us who have left the household life. Why shouldn't I be here?"
Bajie said, "You certainly have a way with words. You promised to persuade him kindly, then cursed the King before everyone. Even a clay figure has a spark of temper, let alone the ruler of a kingdom! Who persuades people like that? You filled your own belly first, then left the rest of us with nothing to eat."
Ao Tu laughed. "We Buddhist Sect Disciples have always been like this. That was already a mild scolding."