Tang Xuanzang, Whose Skin Was as Thick as a City Wall

Oreo paid no attention to Tao Xuancang's wary look and introduced himself to Tang Xuanzong.

"However, if I'm going to protect you on your journey to the Western Heaven to retrieve the scriptures, I definitely can't use this appearance."

At this moment, Ao Lie suddenly spoke to Tang Xuanzang.

"So what do you want to look like?"

Tang Xuance, in his later years, was the captain of the team.

"Master, since I ate the white horse you used for transportation and to drag your luggage, I can only transform into a horse and drag you and your luggage to the Western Heaven."

As he spoke, Ao Lie transformed himself into the same form as the white horse he had just eaten.

"Sigh, I must say, junior brother, you've really become quite stubborn in your White Dragon Horse form."

At this moment, Sun Wukong skipped over from the side, looking at the White Dragon Horse that White Dragon Ao Lie had transformed into with great joy in his eyes.

That's right, when Sun Wukong was the Keeper of the Heavenly Horses, his professional habits kicked in again.

"Senior brother, don't look at me like that."

The White Dragon Horse looked at Sun Wukong with a terrified expression, its eyes revealing its fear of Sun Wukong's appearance.

"I'm sorry, junior brother, I lost my temper. When I was working as Keeper of the Heavenly Horses in the sky, I got along very well with those horses, and that's how I came to like them."

"But when I learned that my position as the Keeper of the Heavenly Horses was the lowest rank in the heavens, I immediately told the Jade Emperor to get rid of his horse."

Sun Wukong saw the White Dragon Horse, and immediately realized his own expression, then explained it to him.

"I never imagined that I, Tang Xuanzang, would have the chance to ride a dragon in my lifetime. So, although this dragon has transformed into the shape of a horse, it is still essentially a dragon."

However, he looked at the White Dragon Horse with a bit of excitement and said...

"Alright, Master, now that you have a new mount, let's hurry on our way."

"When I went out to find you something to eat, I found an orchard not far ahead. We can sit there and eat some fruit to help us lose weight."

Only then did Sun Wukong urge Tang Xuanzang to hurry on his journey.

"Okay, Wukong, Little White, let's hurry up and go."

Tang Xuanzong spoke excitedly to the White Dragon Horse.

Then, Tang Xuanzang, Sun Wukong, and Ao Lie quickly headed towards the orchard where Sun Wukong had caused the incident.

When they saw the orchard, Sun Wukong quickly climbed up several fruit trees, picked a large pile of fruit, and placed it in front of Tang Xuanzang and the White Dragon Horse for them to eat.

After they finished eating, while it was still early, they set off on their westward journey again.

Sun Wukong walked ahead alone, looking around curiously, seemingly filled with wonder at everything along this carefully chosen path.

The White Dragon Horse dutifully carried Tang Xuanzong and his luggage, following behind Sun Wukong.

However, Tang Xuanzang sat Mount Tai on the back of the White Dragon Horse, comprehending the Buddhist teachings he needed.

As time passed, the distance the three of them had traveled gradually increased.

Four hours have passed since I left Eagle Grief Ravine with the White Dragon Horse this morning until now, when the sun has set.

However, Sun Wukong and his companions didn't see anything along the way, so they naturally didn't have the opportunity to ask for lodging.

Just when Tang Xuanzang and the White Dragon Horse thought they would have to spend the night in the wilderness, Sun Wukong suddenly saw an old temple on a mountain not far ahead, with flickering candlelight.

"Master, I see a temple not far ahead. Perhaps we can stay there for the night."

After Sun Wukong saw the temple, he quickly told Tang Xuanzang the exciting news, so that he didn't have to worry about spending the night in the wilderness.

Fortunately, Sun Wukong's Fiery Eyes and Golden Pupils were able to spot the temple hundreds of meters away even in such dim lighting, allowing Tang Xuanzang to find a place to stay for himself.

Is it true?

"Wukong, are you sure you're not seeing things?"

Is there really a temple on that mountain ahead?

Why can't I see it?

After hearing Sun Wukong's words, Tang Xuanzang excitedly said to him.

"Yes, why was it that you, Senior Brother, could see it, but Master and I couldn't?"

"Master can't see because he's a mortal with mortal eyes, but how come I, a true dragon, can't see?"

At this moment, the White Dragon Horse beside him also spoke up, repeating what Tang Monk had said.

"You two are looking in the wrong direction, how are you going to find it?"

Sun Wukong looked in the direction they were pointing, but there was nothing there. The temple they were pointing to was on the other side.

After hearing Sun Wukong's words, Tang Xuanzang and the White Dragon Horse were so ashamed that they wanted to disappear.

Then Tang Xuanzang looked in the direction Sun Wukong had pointed earlier, but just as the White Dragon Horse had said, it was only mortal with eyes of flesh and blood.

Whether it's day or night, his vision is limited, but the White Dragon Horse is different; it also possesses cultivation.

When he looked at the place that Sun Wukong had pointed to earlier, he found that the temple was indeed very well hidden in the woods.

Moreover, the exposed bamboo fires were not only extremely weak, but also numbered only a handful.

It was truly remarkable that Sun Wukong was able to discover the temple from within this vast forest.

"Master, I've also seen the temple that my eldest brother mentioned."

"I don't know what the people who built this temple were thinking, putting it in such a secluded spot in the woods, and only lighting two or three candles at night."

When the White Dragon Horse saw the temple, it immediately turned to Tang Xuanzang with great joy to report the good news.

"Since that temple really exists, let's hurry over there. It's alright, I'm just a little tired after traveling all day."

When Tang Xuanzong heard his two disciples say that the temple existed, he believed it to be true.

Then he immediately urged the White Dragon Horse and Sun Wukong to take him to the temple in the forest to stay the night.

"Master, how can you say such things?"

"It was my senior brother and I who traveled all day, while you spent almost the entire day on horseback."

"You came riding that white horse this morning, and when you left Eagle Grief Key, I carried you away from there."

"During the four hours we've been traveling today, you've gotten off my back three times."

"Twice it was because you needed to relieve yourself, and the other time you were thirsty, but our water bottle was empty, so you ran to the stream to get some."

"Then, during the next four hours of travel..."