Chapter 2495: The national treasure retrieved

Sun Wukong crossed his arms over his chest and glanced at Juan Lian beside him.

At this moment, Juan Lian took the Buddha-Light Sarira from his bosom, and in an instant, extreme brightness illuminated the entire palace.

"Oh my! That is truly great! The national treasure has really been retrieved!"

"Four high monks, you truly have vast supernatural powers; you have saved our Jisaiguo. On behalf of all the people of Jisaiguo, I express my gratitude to you."

When the King saw the Buddha-Light Sarira, his eyes immediately lit up, and he spoke with great excitement.

At this moment, the Queen standing behind him, as well as Tang Sanzang, also widened their eyes.

Once this Buddha-Light Sarira returned to Jisaiguo, its light instantly covered the entire kingdom.

"What light? Is it the national treasure? Has the national treasure returned?"

"It must be the national treasure that has returned; otherwise, there wouldn't be such a strong light!"

"This is truly great! Our Jisaiguo can return to its former prosperity!"

"It is said that this time, it was all thanks to those monks from the Tang Dynasty; they are truly remarkable!"

The common people ran out one after another, standing on the long street, looking toward the Jisaiguo Imperial Palace, their faces full of happiness and excitement.

At this moment, inside the palace, all the guards and palace maids looked at the travelers to the West as if they were gods.

The King of Jisaiguo was even more excited, not knowing what to say.

Tianpeng waved his hand and suddenly said, "Don't be in such a hurry to thank us; we haven't eaten all day, and our stomachs are empty!"

A smile appeared on the King of Jisaiguo's face, and he quickly said, "Good, good, good. Xiujin, you go and order the servants to prepare a vegetarian feast."

The Queen nodded with a smile on her face.

General Juan Lian handed the Buddha-Light Sarira to the King of Jisaiguo, and the King immediately ordered his personal guards to keep it safe.

Subsequently, a vegetarian feast was set up in the inner palace, and the King and Queen, along with the travelers to the West, sat around the table.

The King of Jisaiguo kept saying words of gratitude, but Tang Sanzang merely said faintly, "Subduing demons and monsters is the duty of a monk; since we encountered this matter, there is naturally no reason not to handle it."

"Yes, yes, yes! The high monk is right. You retrieved the national treasure; how should I thank you?"

"I will bestow upon you ten thousand taels of gold so that you have enough travel expenses on the road."

The King of Jisaiguo appeared excited and suddenly spoke.

"Monks never carry money on their persons."

Tang Sanzang smiled slightly and spoke.

"That is also true; my words were ill-considered. Then I will bestow upon you a 'Treading Snow Silver Steed'; this horse is a thousand-mile horse, naturally having followed me in battle, but it is a one-in-ten-thousand good horse."

The King of Jisaiguo looked at Tang Sanzang and spoke immediately.

"Heh heh, Your Majesty the King." Fahai suddenly interrupted his words and said with a smile, "Your Majesty's 'Treading Snow Silver Steed' is indeed a good horse, but I believe it should not compare to the horse currently ridden by Master Xuanzang."

As Fahai said this, he glanced at Sun Wukong, Juan Lian, and Tianpeng, and saw that smiles had appeared on all their faces.

This was not a lie; how could any good horse in this world be better than the treasure horse transformed from the White Dragon Ao Lie?

The King of Jisaiguo raised his eyelids, a flicker of contemplation flashing in his eyes. He recalled that day; he had indeed seen Tang Sanzang's horse, which was indeed a peerless horse, currently enjoying the highest level of care in the palace stables.

"Then what should I give you, since you have made such a great contribution to Jisaiguo?"

The King scanned the travelers to the West and suddenly spoke. ===== CHAPTER 2497 =====