Despite the initial trepidation, the King of the Treasure Elephant Kingdom eventually managed to stay calm. The travel pass in his hand should be correct, and even if it weren''t, what did it matter? He couldn''t discern whether this monk was genuine or not, but could anyone else really tell? To him, Tang Sanzang was merely a delightful addition to the splendor, the truth of his identity of little concern.

    Thus, the King of the Treasure Elephant Kingdom said with a smile, "Reverend, you surely jest. Since you can drink wine and eat meat, then I won''t need to go through the trouble of preparing vegetarian dishes for the banquet tonight."

    Tang Sanzang waved his hand and said, "No, my disciples are not yet seasoned enough in their practice to consume meat and wine, so please do prepare some vegetarian dishes for them."

    Having said this, Tang Sanzang thought to himself, "Why am I being so considerate of my disciples... blessings of Amitabha... surely they''ll be moved to tears?"

    "Oh? The reverend has brought disciples too?" the King of the Treasure Elephant Kingdom asked in surprise, "That''s wonderful, we''ll prepare some vegetarian dishes then!"

    Tang Sanzang replied, "There''s no need to fuss over it, some radishes, potatoes, and Chinese cabbage will suffice. Just make sure there''s plenty, as they eat quite a lot, and importantly, they''re not picky eaters."

    Upon hearing this, only one thought crossed the King''s mind: Are those really his disciples?

    Clearing his throat, the King of the Treasure Elephant Kingdom said, "Uh... very well, as the Reverend wishes!"

    Just then, another voice announced from outside, "The prince consort has arrived!"

    Upon hearing this, the King immediately smiled, "Reverend, timing is everything, and it seems you''ve arrived at the perfect moment. We were just speaking of my prince consort, and now he has arrived. Why don''t you take a look at my prince consort, a one in a million, skilled in both letters and arms? Oh yes, he also has three children, each brave and strong. I will bring them to meet you later..."

    At that moment, a voice came through, "Father-in-law, where does this monk come from that you''d have him pass judgment?"

    During the exchange, a tall man entered the Bright Pine Hall with imposing stature, his head held high, his eyebrows exuding an air of dominance. Only in the presence of his father-in-law, the King of the Treasure Elephant Kingdom, did he display a hint of restraint.

    Nonetheless, his audacious aura caused all present to bow their heads in astonishment, each thinking, "We had not realized yesterday that the prince consort had such a presence! Indeed, he is no ordinary man!"

    "With such an outstanding figure, I''m afraid even this monk from the Great Tang wouldn''t be qualified to pass judgment, right?"

    The King of the Treasure Elephant Kingdom was exceptionally pleased, even wanting to show off in front of Tang Sanzang. He called out, "Prince consort, your arrival is most timely. This reverend is..."

    With a domineering wave of his hand, the yellow-robed old brute interrupted, "I don''t care which temple the reverend hails from; he has no right..."

    Dust filled the air, choking people and causing incessant coughing.

    Zhu Ganglie created a gust of wind and dispersed the dust...

    Only then did everyone see clearly that the punch had not only killed their proud son-in-law but also destroyed half of the Kai Ming Hall. From there all the way to the palace''s main gate was a long trench...

    Looking at Tang Sanzang standing in the great hall, rubbing his fists with a relaxed face, he muttered, "Finally killed him, that feels good!"

    Seeing this scene, everyone swallowed hard.

    The King of the Treasure Elephant Kingdom was so frightened that he plopped down on his throne and said, "High monk, what, what is the meaning of this?"

    Tang Sanzang reverted to his innocently stupid look and said to the King of the Treasure Elephant Kingdom, "It''s nothing, the guy just now was too ugly, it''s better that he''s dead."

    Upon hearing this, the King''s face was covered with black lines. Looking at the bald monk in front of him, with a naive look as if he had no idea what he had done, the King couldn''t help but shout, "That was my son-in-law! You think he''s ugly so you just kill him with a punch? That''s my son-in-law! What about my daughter? Is she to become a widow?"

    Tang Sanzang pointed to Zhu Ganglie next to him and said, "How about, I compensate you with a son-in-law? How''s my disciple here? Whether it''s height, width, or thickness, he definitely beats your son-in-law hands down in sturdiness."

    A group of ministers with faces full of black lines, an old minister, unable to bear it any longer, said, "Is that sturdy? That''s fat, okay?"

    Zhu Ganglie didn''t like what he heard at all. Tearing off his shirt in one motion, he took a deep breath, and his oversized belly shrank quite a bit. Then he clenched his fists, his muscles bulging, and got up close to the old minister, saying, "Old sir, open your eyes wide and look, is this fat? Pinch it, whose fat is this firm? This is genuine tendons!"

    The old man actually reached out and pinched it, indeed as hard as iron.

    Zhu Ganglie took another breath, and unbelievably, eight pack abs appeared on his belly!

    Zhu Ganglie turned to the side, bowed his body, his muscles stood out clearly, he grinned and said, "Your Majesty, why don''t you also feel whether this is fat or muscle!"

    Having said that, Zhu Ganglie thoroughly enjoyed the astonished gazes of the group of ministers in the great hall...

    At that moment, Sha Wujing, scared, tapped him and whispered, "Second Brother, hurry up and put away your muscles."