Chapter 43: Kong Xuan Joins

Kong Xuan watched Bajie join the group and thought to himself that the four-man pilgrimage team was finally complete, and that Tang Seng's disasters were about to begin. As he watched their four figures walk away, a sudden thought flashed through his mind: why must it be the four of them who go on the pilgrimage? I should go on the pilgrimage, hehe. Doing whatever he thought of was always Kong Xuan's greatest strength.

"Bajie, go find some water for your master," Tang Seng commanded Zhu Bajie.

"Master, are you thirsty? Didn't we just cross a river? How are you thirsty so soon?" Zhu Bajie asked in confusion; it had only been twenty minutes since Tang Seng had asked Bajie to find water to drink, so how could he be thirsty again?

"I'm not thirsty. Look at your master, a mere mortal, working hard and toiling all day. Find me a basin of water to wash my feet and relax a bit. I can't compare to you cultivators," Tang Seng said as if it were only natural.

Bajie almost lost control of his emotions and was about to strike Tang Seng with his rake when Shaseng, seeing that the situation was bad, hurriedly pulled Bajie back and said to Tang Seng, "Master, look, Second Senior Brother is tired too. I will go fetch water for you; I will definitely make sure you can wash your feet comfortably."

Tang Seng didn't even lift his head and said, "Fine, try to get as much water as possible. I'll see if I can find a place to take a bath."

"Yes, Master, I will go right now. You rest here for a moment," Shaseng said helplessly. Who would have thought the pilgrim would have such a face? Truly, the heavens have no eyes.

After Shaseng left, Bajie walked to Sun Wukong's side and whispered, "Damn it, he really is no good. Back when I commanded one hundred thousand naval troops in the Heavenly Court, I was so majestic. Today, I actually have to serve such a petty person."

Sun Wukong smiled and said to Bajie, "Don't worry, this guy won't be arrogant for many more days. Let him be happy for a few more days; he'll have a good time coming later."

Upon hearing this, Bajie immediately became interested. "Why won't he be happy for many more days? Big Senior Brother, tell me quickly."

Sun Wukong gave Bajie a mysterious smile and said, "This Journey to the West, organized by the Jade Emperor and that bald donkey Duobao, is a mutually beneficial alliance. The Jade Emperor needs to borrow us to eliminate the demons in the world who refuse to be disciplined, and Buddhism wants to spread its teachings. So, the Jade Emperor has already spread the word that Tang Seng is a treasure; eating his meat will not only grant immortality but also greatly increase one's magic power. Think about it, can the demons resist that? They will definitely scramble to capture Tang Seng and eat his meat. And if we have a moment of negligence and Tang Seng gets captured, what do you think the consequences will be?"

"But if Tang Seng is captured and eaten, the Jade Emperor and Rulai will surely blame us for not protecting him well, and we won't have an easy time either," Bajie asked, puzzled.

"That's where you're stupid. Who said we have to let him be eaten by demons? We'll rescue him only after he has suffered a great deal. By then, hehe, he'll be like a mute eating coptis—he'll have bitterness he can't speak of," Sun Wukong said deviously.

"Senior Brother is still the smart one! Haha, let's do it that way. When Old Sha comes back, I'll tell him the plan. Damn bald donkey, I'll definitely make you suffer," Bajie said happily.

Tang Seng saw Bajie and Sun Wukong getting happier as they talked and asked curiously, "What are you two talking about that makes you so happy?"

"I was listening to Senior Brother's heroic deeds, so I'm a bit excited," Zhu Bajie said with a flash of inspiration.

"What's there to talk about? Wukong, how can you talk about your past mistakes? That will lead your Junior Brother astray," Tang Seng said with dissatisfaction.

"Master, I was telling my past mistakes mainly so Junior Brother would remember my lessons and not repeat them," Sun Wukong hurriedly said.

"That's more like it. Your awareness is high, Wukong; otherwise, how could you be the Big Senior Brother? But the most important thing is that I, your master, taught you well," Tang Seng boasted.

Sun Wukong and Zhu Bajie both curled their lips at Tang Seng's words and said nothing.

"Master, the water is back," Shaseng said, returning with a large bag of water.

"Why is there so little water? Fine, a little is better than nothing. I'll just make do and wash my feet," Tang Seng said with dissatisfaction.

Just then, a youth in ordinary clothes walked up to Tang Seng and said with a smile, "May I ask if you are the Dharma Master Xuanzang on the pilgrimage to the Western Heaven?"

Sun Wukong's eyes lit up when he saw the newcomer, but he said nothing.

"Yes, I am Dharma Master Xuanzang on the pilgrimage to the Western Heaven. Benefactor, is there something you need?" Tang Seng asked, looking at the newcomer in confusion.

"Hello, my name is Kong Zhuo. I am a Daoist who deeply admires Buddhist teachings. I hope to accompany you on the pilgrimage to the Western Heaven to obtain the supreme Buddhist teachings. Is that possible?" That youth was none other than Kong Xuan, using the alias Kong Zhuo to prepare to join the Journey to the West.

Tang Seng looked at the newcomer and then at Wukong and the others to see what they thought.

Seeing Tang Seng's gaze, Sun Wukong hurriedly said, "Master, you should agree. This is a good thing; one more person means one more source of strength."

After listening to Sun Wukong, Tang Seng thought for a moment and said, "Fine, since you are willing, then accompany this poor monk on the Journey to the West."

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