Encountering a Monster

However, Sun Wukong then lectured Tang Xuanzang Sun Wukong, saying:

"If you continue like this, when will we reach Thunderclap Monastery? You are so panicked and uneasy right now, we are still a long way from Thunderclap Monastery. Don't hesitate any longer, come with me to the west."

Upon hearing this, Tang Xuanzang suppressed his doubts and dispelled his concerns, then followed Sun Wukong on his journey.

After a short while, we arrived at the top of the mountain and looked around. We found that the mountain was covered with Rare Flowers and Exotic Herbs, and many animals roamed around there. There were also some lakes nearby.

There were also some vines all around, and birds sang and flowers bloomed, but the path was very steep.

The four travelers were all very suspicious. As they were walking, a sudden gust of wind blew up. At this moment, Tang Xuanzang became even more frightened and said to Sun Wukong, "Wukong, what should we do now? The wind has picked up."

However, Sun Wukong scratched the fur on the back of his hand and laughed as he said to Tang Xuanzang, "Master, what's there to be afraid of? So what if there's wind in the driver's car?"

Just then, Tang Xuanzang carefully analyzed the current situation with Sun Wukong, saying, "You are unaware of the truth; this wind came too suddenly, it's probably not a natural wind."

Upon hearing this, Sun Wukong explained to Tang Xuanzang, Sun Wukong, "Since ancient times, the wind has risen from the ground, while the clouds drift out from the mountains. How can you say there is no wind?"

As soon as he finished speaking, another gust of fog blew in, completely obscuring the sun in the sky, as if they were now in Chaos. Tang Xuanzang became even more frightened, so he grabbed Sun Wukong and said to Sun Wukong:

"Wukong, what should we do now? The wind hasn't stopped, so why is the fog coming out again?"

At this point, even Sun Wukong was uncertain. Instead of explaining to Tang Xuanzang, he said, "Don't be anxious. You go down first. Zhu Bajie and Sha Wujing, you two stay here and watch over Master while I go see what's going on."

After speaking, Sun Wukong turned his head to look at Zhu Bajie and Sha Wujing, and then jumped into the air. He used his Fiery Eyes and Golden Pupils to look down and saw that there was indeed a monster sitting on the side of the cliff, with more than a dozen lesser demons around him.

Meanwhile, the lesser demons were transferring their power to the greater demon in the center; it turned out that the greater demon was blowing wind. Seeing this, Sun Wukong chuckled to himself.

"It seems Master's prediction was indeed accurate. He said it wasn't Tianfeng, and it really wasn't. It turns out this demon was just playing tricks. If I were to use my Ruyi Jingu Bang to strike now, I would kill her instantly, which would only ruin my own reputation."

After thinking it over, Sun Wukong immediately decided to go back. On the way back, Sun Wukong thought to himself:

"I'll go back and take care of my master first. I'll have Zhu Bajie come here and fight this demon. If Zhu Bajie is really capable, then he can defeat the demon, and that'll be the end of it."

"If Zhu Bajie gets captured by a monster, I'll go and rescue him; that way I can also show off."

When Sun Wukong saw Zhu Bajie, Sun Wukong immediately abandoned his previous plan and thought, "Zhu Bajie is a bit lazy and doesn't want to come out; he just likes to eat. Let me trick him and see what he does."

Then, Sun Wukong came to Zhu Bajie's side. However, upon seeing this, Tang Xuanzang immediately pulled Sun Wukong away and asked, "Wukong, what happened? Is there a monster inside?"

Sun Wukong smiled and said to Tang Xuanzang, "Master, there's absolutely nothing to worry about here. There's no wind at all now."

"I misread it. I was afraid there was a monster in the wind, but it wasn't."

This question immediately piqued Tang Xuanzang's curiosity, and he asked Sun Wukong Tang Xuanzang, "What exactly is that ahead?"

"There's a village not far ahead. The people there are very hospitable; they really do have white rice and steamed buns. Those things must have come from when they were cooking."

Upon hearing this, Sun Wukong's eyes darted around, and he slowly said.

Upon hearing the word "food, "Zhu Bajie became interested, so he grabbed Sun Wukong's hand and said with a smile, "Brother Monkey, Sun Wukong what you're saying, you must have eaten at their house."

Upon hearing this, Sun Wukong laughed and said to Zhu Bajie, "I did eat a little, but not much, because the food they made was too salty; I didn't like it at all."

Zhu Bajie immediately said to Sun Wukong, "Brother Hou, you really don't know how lucky you are! I don't care if it's salty or not, I'll just eat my fill. If it's really good, then come back for water."

Are you planning to eat?

After speaking, Sun Wukong looked at Zhu Bajie and waited for him to fall into his trap.

However, as expected, Zhu Bajie fell into Sun Wukong's trap, and Zhu Bajie said:

"Of course I'll go! I'm a little hungry now, I'll go grab something to eat first."

After saying this, Sun Wukong grabbed Zhu Bajie 'Zhu Bajie ear and scolded him, "You must not mention this matter again. Now that Master is here, who dares to go first?"

"If you're not going to tell your master, then I'll go now."

Zhu Bajie smiled at Sun Wukong as if he wanted Zhu Bajie to help Sun Wukong.

Then, Sun Wukong said to Zhu Bajie, "Go if you want. I'll just tell Master when you get there. When you come back after you've eaten your fill, see how Master scolds you."

Upon hearing this, Zhu Bajie could only respectfully approach Tang Xuanzang, bow to him, and say, "Master, I would like to discuss something with you."

Tang Xuanzang narrowed his eyes, looked at Zhu Bajie, and said to him, "If you have something you want to tell me, just say it."

"Since you've said so, Master, I just heard that there's a family ahead. Putting aside us, even the White Dragon Horse needs some fodder."

"Why don't you sit here while the wind is still? I'll go get some hay to feed the horses and bring some food with me. How does that sound?"

After hearing Tang Xuanzang's assurance, Zhu Bajie smiled and said to Tang Xuanzang.

Upon hearing this, Tang Xuanzang was immediately delighted and said to Zhu Bajie, "Alright, why are you being so diligent today? Then hurry back!"

Zhu Bajie chuckled to Sun Wukong and was about to move forward when Zhu Bajie quickly grabbed him and said, "Wait a minute. The people there only want to be handsome. You're too ugly right now."

"Look at what you're saying! Why don't I just change my appearance and go again?"

After saying this, Zhu Bajie transformed into a fat monk, striking a wooden fish and humming incoherently.