Sun Wukong, Zhu Ganglie, Sha Wujing, Mu Zha, and the White Dragon Horse were collectively at a loss for words.

    Dared to say a bodhisattva wasn''t a threat...

    Just let them go...

    Was this a case of sheer boldness, or was their power so great that they could ignore a bodhisattva?

    Gulp!

    Mu Zha swallowed his saliva, his legs trembling as he looked at the bald man next to him, then at Sun Wukong, Zhu Ganglie, and the White Dragon Horse.

    Not even taking the Lingji Bodhisattva seriously, he, a mere Hui An Practitioner and lesser disciple of a bodhisattva, felt suddenly like a rabbit in a wolf''s den... helpless, weak, pitiful...

    The White Dragon Horse slapped Mu Zha on the shoulder and gave him a look that said, "Now you know why we didn''t go with you, right? If we don''t go, my master can hold us off for a while, but if we do, we''re immediately ascending to heaven."

    Only then did Mu Zha realize it wasn''t that these three were particularly loyal, but that they were held hostage by this thieving baldy.

    At that moment, Tang Sanzang turned his head to look at Mu Zha, curiously asking, "Wukong, who is this?"

    Cold sweat instantly covered Mu Zha''s forehead as he looked at Sun Wukong with eyes full of pleading.

    Sun Wukong smiled and said, "Ah, he''s a follower of Guanyin Bodhisattva, Hui An Practitioner, and the son of the Heavenly Tota King, Mu Zha."

    Upon hearing this, Mu Zha''s heart skipped a beat, genuinely fearing that the bald man in front of him might have a bad relationship with Guanyin Bodhisattva or, fearing his identity was exposed, might kill him to silence him.

    Just as Mu Zha waved his hand nervously, Tang Sanzang''s eyes lit up, and he slapped Mu Zha on the shoulder, saying, "You are a man of Guanyin Bodhisattva?"

    Mu Zha swallowed his saliva and nodded vigorously.

    Tang Sanzang laughed heartily and said, "Great, when you go back, thank her for me. The monkey, dry food, and horse she prepared for me are all not bad. Consider it a favor I owe her."

    Mu Zha was stunned for a moment, a monkey, dry food, and a horse? Why did these titles seem a little off?

    Looking again at Sun Wukong, Zhu Ganglie, and the White Dragon Horse, he suddenly understood and then looked at the three with a weird expression. Deep in his gaze, there was a mix of three parts sympathy and seven parts desire to laugh.

    Sun Wukong sighed, "If you want to laugh, just laugh."

    "Haha..." Mu Zha could no longer hold it in and burst into laughter.

    Tang Sanzang stepped back and said, "Disciples, he''s laughing at you. I''m not stirring things up, but if this were me, I''d definitely smack him."

    The murderous aura on Tang Sanzang immediately disappeared, his face blossoming into a smile, and he warmly asked, "Oh, you really brought something? How embarrassing..."

    As he spoke, his hands were already reaching out to receive it.

    Seeing this shameless act, Mu Zha really wanted to slap him to death.

    Clearing his throat, Mu Zha said, "It''s not a thing, it''s a person."

    Upon hearing this, Tang Sanzang immediately shook his head, "No need!"

    Now it was Mu Zha''s turn to be stunned; "No need? Why not?"

    Tang Sanzang confidently declared, "I''m bored now, I have a monkey to entertain me, I can ride a horse when I walk, and I have pork to eat when I''m hungry. It''s like one person eats enough for the whole family, and I can''t afford to keep another person."

    As soon as he said this, the faces of Sun Wukong, Zhu Ganglie, the White Dragon Horse, and Mu Zha all darkened, cursing in their hearts, "Damn, who talks like that?"

    Zhu Ganglie felt especially saddened, looking up to the sky and thought, "So, I''ve just been a spare ration this whole time!"

    Fearing that the bald thief would ask for more, Mu Zha quickly came up with another idea, moving closer with a smile, "Although you have a mount, a pet, and dry food, you don''t have a servant, do you? The journey to the west is a hundred thousand miles, long and full of mountains and forests. Someone will need to wash clothes, cook, massage, and give back rubs, right?"

    Upon hearing this, Tang Sanzang seemed thoughtful, touching his bald head and said, "You make a good point."

    Mu Zha said, "The person I''ve prepared for you has been serving high leaders for years. He''s meticulous, dedicated, fits both hall and kitchen, leads horses, plays with monkeys, and even walks pigs and dogs. He''s skilled in every aspect."

    Sun Wukong, Zhu Ganglie, and the White Dragon Horse exchanged glances, understanding each other''s thoughts: "Find a reason to beat him up again later!"

    Meanwhile, Tang Sanzang, nodding his bald head repeatedly, said, "Really? Is this person that reliable?"

    Mu Zha replied, "Absolutely, he used to serve the Great Emperor Jade himself."

    Though a newcomer, Tang Sanzang had come to understand the distribution of power and authority in this world quite well from the stories of Sun Wukong, Zhu Ganglie, and the White Dragon Horse.

    After the battle for the divine throne, the Great Emperor Jade was commanded by the Three Pure Ones to take charge of the Three Realms. He was undoubtedly the top boss of the Three Realms, enjoying the most luxurious and finest things and treatments.

    Anyone serving him must be outstanding.

    Moreover, Tang Sanzang believed that someone who looked after such a major boss as the Great Emperor Jade must be graceful with tender skin, a top-notch beauty.

    Thinking this, Tang Sanzang''s mouth almost watered...

    PS: Seeing everyone''s concern about updates after the novel is published, the update rate will definitely be faster than it is now.