Passing on Information

Zhu Bajie was the first to run, shouting, "How dare you block my way! I'll kill you!"

After speaking, Tang Xuanzang and Sha Wujing gradually woke up and came over slowly, saying, "What exactly happened? Our heads are so dizzy."

Upon hearing this, Sun Wukong laughed and said, "The tea you just drank was poisoned. It's all thanks to the Bodhisattva Fangkong for saving you. Quickly come and express your gratitude!"

Upon hearing that the Bodhisattva was also there, Tang Xuanzang quickly stood up, straightened his clothes, and bowed to the Bodhisattva Fangkong.

Just as the group was about to leave, Zhu Bajie suddenly asked Sun Wukong:

"Where is that monster, Brother Monkey, now? I need to ask him why he framed me?"

These words, once spoken, only angered Sun Wukong. So, Sun Wukong whispered in Zhu Bajie's ear:

"You idiot, why were you peeping at those female demons bathing? Those female demons will then seek revenge on us from their senior brother."

Upon hearing this, Zhu Bajie looked puzzled. Then Sun Wukong recounted the whole story of the Spider Demon. Zhu Bajie, in a fit of rage, said:

"Since this guy has become siblings with a spider, he must also be a fairy."

Sun Wukong pointed outside and said, "He's standing there outside the hall pretending to be blind."

"Then I must get rid of him now to prevent future trouble."

After Zhu Bajie raised his Nine-Toothed Rake and walked towards the monster, but was stopped by the Bodhisattva Fangkong, who said:

"Marshal Tianpeng, please calm down. The Great Sage knows there's no one in my cave abode. I'll take him back to be my gatekeeper."

Upon hearing this, Sun Wukong respectfully replied, "We are deeply grateful for the Bodhisattva's great kindness. We have no other intentions, but we hope you can make him reveal his true form so we can see it."

"That's easy, but you'll have to watch carefully. However, if any of you are easily frightened, don't be scared."

After speaking, the Bodhisattva Fangkong priest immediately fell to the ground and revealed his true form, which was a giant centipede demon more than seven feet long.

Then he lifted it up with his finger, rode on auspicious clouds, and returned to the Thousand Flowers Cave together.

Zhu Bajie sat on the ground and looked up. After a short while, he slowly said, "This Bodhisattva is too powerful, but I don't know how he subdued that monster."

"You idiot, you really have too little knowledge! I asked the Bodhisattva what could break the centipede demon's golden light, and the Bodhisattva said that there was an embroidery needle that was forged in her son's eye."

"I then asked her who her son was, and she said it was the Hairy Head Sun Stellar Official. I thought the Hairy Head Sun Stellar Official was a rooster, so this Bodhisattva must be a hen. Chickens are best at subduing poisonous centipedes, which is why it was so easy."

Tang Xuanzang was deeply grateful upon hearing this. After tidying up his belongings, he slowly said, "Disciples, now that the demon has been subdued, let's pack our things and prepare to leave."

Sha Wujing found some rice and grains inside, prepared some food, and after a hearty meal, he led his horse and carried his load to invite his master out. Sun Wukong set fire to his house, and the entire Daoist temple was burned to the ground.

On the journey to obtain Tang Xuanzang, one is often accompanied by various emotions and desires. Now, Tang Xuanzang and his disciples have overcome this tribulation and are urging their horses onward westward.

After traveling for some time, experiencing spring, summer, autumn, and winter, Tang Xuanzang was walking forward when he suddenly saw a tall mountain before him, soaring straight into the Yunxiao. Tang Xuanzang felt afraid and said to Sun Wukong:

"Wukong, look at that mountain ahead, towering into the clouds. I wonder if there's still a path to take!"

Upon hearing this, Sun Wukong laughed and said, "Master, what are you saying? There's always a way out, so let's just keep going and we'll definitely get through this mountain."

Tang Xuanzang finally heard the words he wanted to hear, and was overjoyed. He continued to ride at full speed and arrived at the hillside.

As everyone was walking forward with great enthusiasm, suddenly an old man appeared not far away. He had greasy hair and a sparse beard, with flowing white hair and a string of beads around his neck. His cane was shaped like a dragon's head.

The old man stood far away on the hillside, shouting loudly, "Elder traveling west, you must stop now and turn back! There are Yaomo on this mountain; they have devoured thousands of people. You must not go there!"

Upon hearing this, Tang Xuanzang was immediately alarmed. First, the ground where the horse was walking was uneven, and second, Tang Xuanzang had not sat properly and fell off the horse, lying motionless and howling in pain in the grass.

Seeing this, Sun Wukong quickly helped Tang Xuanzang and comforted him, saying, "Master, don't be afraid! What's the panic? I'm here for you!"

"You heard from the old man on the mountain that there's Yaomo on this mountain that has eaten many people. Who dares to ask him if it's true?"

Tang Xuanzang wiped the cold sweat from his brow and said to Sun Wukong.

"Master, how about this: you sit here and don't move while I go ask him."

After speaking, Sun Wukong was about to leave when Tang Xuanzang stopped Sun Wukong and Sun Wukong:

"Wukong, you are ugly and your language is vulgar. If you offend him, he won't tell you the truth. You must be more humble."

"Master, don't worry about that. I'll just transform into a handsome person and go ask him."

Sun Wukong patted Tang Xuanzang Tang Xuanzang on the shoulder and comforted him.

"How about this, you become like me now?"

After speaking, Sun Wukong stared at Tang Xuanzang for a long time before transforming himself into a clean-cut little monk with delicate features and a round face.

His behavior exuded a refined air, and he never uttered any vulgar words.

Sun Wukong shook his clothes, quickly stepped forward, grabbed Tang Xuanzang's Tang Xuanzang, and said, "Master, how do you feel about how I've changed?"

Tang Xuanzang looked closely, carefully touched Sun Wukong's face, and then said to Sun Wukong with great joy:

"You've changed so much! You look exactly like me. If I didn't know you were Sun Wukong, the world would probably have one more story: a real and a fake Tang Xuanzang."

"Hmph! What's wrong with me? I just outshone all of us. If I, Old Zhu, wait another three years, I'll definitely become even better than him."

Zhu Bajie's words revealed a hint of disdain, and there seemed to be a touch of bitterness in his tone.

However, Sun Wukong did not hear what Zhu Bajie said, because Sun Wukong had already walked towards the old man.

"Hey, that monkey is really fast!"

Zhu Bajie casually made a comment.