Journey to the West: Man in heaven, working nine to five

#1375 - There is a country like this, when life is clear

Tang Sanzang was not being resurrected for the first time. He knew he must have been harmed by the Western Paradise again, and after privately asking Sun Wukong, it was indeed the case.

After all, only the sinful Western Paradise would be so ruthless to him. Surely, it was his respected Prison God who saved him again.

Moreover, this time Tang Sanzang also felt that the restless demonic energy within his body had disappeared. Perhaps some remained in his primordial spirit and true spirit, but at least Tang Sanzang felt much lighter.

In the past, he was often filled with demonic energy, causing his whole person to swell up, becoming as reckless as a barbarian, without any semblance of a monk.

But now, after being reborn, the demonic energy on his body had vanished without a trace.

Thank you, Immortal Lord Prison God!

If the Western Paradise knew that they had spent dozens of demon cores and worked day and night to remove the demonic energy from Tang Sanzang, only for Tang Sanzang to attribute it all to Chu Hao, the Western Paradise would probably be furious.

Tang Sanzang's mentality was very open-minded at this moment, especially knowing that the Prison God had already emerged from the abyss and continued to protect the Journey to the West.

Therefore, he approached the tribulations with great boldness and naturalness.

Tang Sanzang and his disciples arrived within the borders of Chechi Kingdom, and couldn't help but be somewhat stunned.

Unlike the cruel scenes they had experienced before, the four of them merely gazed at the Chechi Kingdom and felt their eyes light up.

They saw that in Chechi Kingdom, the fragrance of flowers and the breeze were warm, the clouds were light and the sun was new. Willows along the roadside stretched their green eyes, and nourishing rain nurtured the myriad things of spring.

Tang Sanzang couldn't help but marvel and praise:

"What a beautiful place! It's simply incomparable to those countries in Xiniu Hezhou we saw before."

Tang Sanzang only remembered that along the way, bandits were rampant, the countries were not like countries, the people were living in misery, and the bleakness was endless. Moreover, in the midst of the unparalleled bleakness, there was often a group of monks who exploited the people.

Therefore, all the way here, Tang Sanzang had been fighting to liberate the oppressed people.

But now, the Chechi Kingdom that Tang Sanzang saw was full of tranquility and peace, not at all like the scenery that Xiniu Hezhou should have.

"What's going on? It's completely different from what we experienced before," Tang Sanzang wondered.

Even Sun Wukong looked bewildered.

"I don't know, let's enter the city, maybe we'll find the answer."

Sha Seng said, "It's just like thunder and lightning."

Tang Sanzang had died several times and had a bit of PTSD, so he seemed a little worried when he heard the sound.

Sun Wukong just smiled and said, "I'll go take a look."

Sun Wukong leaped up, riding the clouds into the air, opened his eyes and looked, and saw a city in the distance.

He looked closer and saw that there was indeed an aura of auspiciousness, and no sign of fierce energy.

He originally thought that some demon was attacking the city, causing great chaos in the country, but Chechi Kingdom was still peaceful and tranquil. Although the sound was loud, there was no bloody fighting, and it didn't seem like a war had broken out.

Sun Wukong muttered to himself, "There are no banners flashing in the city, no bright spears and halberds, and it's not the sound of cannons, so why is it like the clamor of people and horses?"

While Sun Wukong was frowning and thinking, he saw a sandy open space outside the city gate, crowded with many monks, who were like slaves, pulling carts.

Sun Wukong's eyes lit up instantly. His intuition told him that this would be one of the few satisfactory Pure Lands in Xiniu Hezhou!

Immediately, Sun Wukong turned back and told Tang Sanzang what he had seen.

Tang Sanzang's eyes widened when he heard this.

"What? In Xiniu Hezhou, someone actually dares to drive monks as slaves?! This is too—"

"Great! Let's go, let's go take a look!"

Tang Sanzang's face was filled with uncontrollable joy. Since entering Xiniu Hezhou, he had suffered a lot from the oppression of those monks.

He had also seen countless countries being exploited by monks with malicious intentions but chanting Buddhist scriptures, and had never seen a country that dared to fight for national sovereignty.

And now, there was such a country in front of him that dared to fight for national sovereignty, which made Tang Sanzang, who had always been somewhat disappointed, suddenly feel like he had taken a reassurance pill!

Tang Sanzang had always made a clear distinction. Buddhism could save people, but those monks who relied on the power of the Western Paradise to open temples, hoard private soldiers, and evade taxes were all bad people. They were the ones who were slandering Buddhism!

Therefore, Tang Sanzang had always wanted to clean up these undesirable chaos, but relying on his own strength was far from enough. The people themselves had to wake up.

In the past, very few countries were able to stand up, after all, this was Xiniu Hezhou, which was controlled by the Western Paradise.

But now, he was actually able to encounter such a country that drove monks as slaves, amazing!

Tang Sanzang eagerly wanted to see this country, so he took his three disciples and flew to Chechi Kingdom.

When Tang Sanzang and his disciples arrived, they saw a group of Taoists driving many monks. The monks were pulling carts, and the carts were loaded with bricks, tiles, wood, and adobe.

The slope on the beach was the highest, and there was a narrow path between two large passes. The roads under the passes were steep cliffs. How could the carts be pulled up?

Although the weather was warm, the brocade clothes on the monks were a little tattered, and their big bellies and shiny bald heads were also dirty, which looked very embarrassing.

And those who were driving the monks were all Taoists.

The leading Taoist wore a star crown and a brocade robe. There seemed to be lightning flashing between his eyebrows, and he was full of righteousness.

Tang Sanzang came to the leading Taoist and put his palms together and said:

"This Taoist friend, please stop."

When the Taoist saw Tang Sanzang dressed as a monk, he couldn't help but frown and asked first:

"Who are you? If you are a monk from Chechi Kingdom, you must go to the yamen to make up for the military service and taxes of these years, and you must not be negligent!"

Tang Sanzang smiled slightly and just put his palms together and said:

"This poor monk is from the Tang Dynasty in the East, a monk who is going to the Western Paradise to worship Buddha and seek scriptures. He is not from Chechi Kingdom, please rest assured, Taoist priest."

When the Taoist priest heard this, his expression softened, and he bowed and said:

"Sorry, I was abrupt. My Taoist name is Xuanyuan. It's all because the national conditions of Chechi Kingdom have changed, but we only target the monks of this country and will never involve the innocent.

What's more, Master, you are from the Tang Dynasty. The Tang Dynasty is a supreme country. Whether it is Buddhism or Taoism in the country, they all respect the national law, love the people like their own children, and are admired by all the people. It is really a place that our Chechi Kingdom admires and worships."

Xuanyuan Taoist's words made Tang Sanzang sigh involuntarily,

"Taoist priest's words are deeply in my heart, it's worth a great toast in life!"

Xuanyuan Taoist smiled faintly,

"You're welcome, you're welcome."

Suddenly, Jingmin Taoist was stunned again,

"What?"