Tang Sanzang said, "It''s not a matter of what reason, in any case if you don''t go back, I''ll tie you up and drag you back."

    "You... You''ve been impersonating me all along, swindling and scamming everywhere, extorting money, deceiving girls, I''ve let all that slide, but you mustn''t push people too far!" Tang Sanzang roared.

    Tang Sanzang cocked his head and said with displeasure, "You can eat your food indiscriminately, but you can''t talk nonsense. How have I been swindling? When did I ever extort or deceive girls?

    I''ve earned my way by performing monkey tricks, and the girls threw themselves at me. When did I trick them?

    Based on what you''ve said, I have to take you back to Great Tang to have a proper argument with your imperial brother!"

    Wukong, tie up this man!"

    The Immortal with the Golden Halo hurried over and shouted, "Don''t, don''t... Fellow Daoist, Great Saint, please show mercy. Go on your way and leave him be, it''s unreasonable to take him..."@@@@

    Sun Wukong also said, "Master, let''s go our own way, why bother dragging him along? Look at him, his face screams ''doormat''."

    Tang Sanzang replied, "Nonsense, if he takes the scriptures, how can we pretend to be scripture seekers and mooch our benefits? As long as he''s on the journey for scriptures, we can keep freeloading!"

    Sun Wukong: "#￥%￥..."

    Tang Sanzang angrily said, "And you still claim you haven''t tricked and swindled? You''ve admitted it yourself!"

    While digging in his ear, Tang Sanzang replied, "Baldy, you''re hearing things; I didn''t say that. If you don''t believe me, ask them—see if anyone dares say they heard it!"

    Tang Sanzang looked at Sun Wukong and the others, who collectively gazed up at the sky: "Oh wow, there are so many stars today..."

    Tang Sanzang angrily retorted, "Can''t you at least pretend to lie convincingly? It''s broad daylight!"

    Sun Wukong, Zhu Ganglie, and the others: "..."

    Tang Sanzang cast a plea for help towards the Immortal with the Golden Halo, while Tang Sanzang shot a murderous look in the same direction.

    Tang Sanzang said, "Immortal with the Golden Halo, you heard him just now, right? Please, I implore you to take my side!"

    Tilting his head and leering at the Immortal with the Golden Halo, Tang Sanzang said while rolling his fists, emanating threatening vibes, "Immortal with the Golden Halo, think carefully before you speak."

    The Immortal with the Golden Halo''s forehead was drenched in cold sweat as he looked at the two sets of eyes, feeling like dying.

    Theoretically, he should help Tang Sanzang, but if that bald guy starts swinging his fists, he might find himself fast-tracked to the underworld.

    When the Immortal with the Golden Halo felt a headache coming, someone else was also feeling the pain.

    The Buddha watched as the usually even-tempered and chubby Taibai Jinxing stood before him, now wanting to throttle the most good-tempered god in the Three Realms.

    Taibai Jinxing spread his hands and said, "Buddha, please take the imperial edict."

    "Is that not important, you have brothels here?"

    Taibai Jinxing coughed violently...

    The Buddha said, tilting his head, "Quite a primitive pursuit indeed."

    Taibai Jinxing was about to say something...

    The Buddha said, "Enough, Mount Ling will take on this task!"

    This time, it was Taibai Jinxing who was stunned, "Huh?"

    The Buddha said with a smile, "Saving all beings is indeed the mission of Mount Ling, to say nothing of the Jade Emperor''s decree. We cannot refuse."

    After speaking, the Buddha heaved a sigh... clearly, he accepted the task with some difficulty.

    Taibai Jinxing said, "Buddha, there''s no need to worry. The Jade Emperor isn''t forcing you. He gave me this to pass on to you."

    After saying this, Taibai Jinxing took a feather from his bosom and handed it to the Buddha.

    The Buddha glanced at it and exclaimed, standing up, "What is this?"

    Taibai Jinxing said, "I don''t know. The Jade Emperor said that showing him this would make him agree to stay and be more obedient."

    The Buddha looked at Taibai Jinxing with suspicion, "More obedient? Why do I get the feeling that it means the opposite?"

    Taibai Jinxing: "@#￥..."

    Taibai Jinxing said, "Buddha, I have said all that needs to be said, I shall take my leave."

    Having said that, Taibai Jinxing turned and left.

    Leaving the Buddha behind, staring at the feather in his hand, his brow furrowed.

    Tucked to the side, Guanyin Bodhisattva asked curiously, "Buddha, is there something special about this feather?"

    The Buddha replied, "This feather dates back to the primordial era..."

    Guanyin Bodhisattva exclaimed, "He comes from there too?"

    Without a word, the Buddha said to Guanyin Bodhisattva, "Bodhisattva, please take this feather and go see him. Invite him up the mountain to listen to the Buddhist Law."

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    Guanyin Bodhisattva accepted the order and left with the feather.