Traveling through various miniature worlds with a small restaurant

Chapter 269 World of Famous Works 58

Tang Sanzang truly lives up to his reputation as the reincarnation of Jin Chanzi. Just standing there, he exudes the air of a refined and enlightened monk. Now that he has shed his mortal body, he appears even more extraordinary.

Sun Wukong introduced Lin Xiaoqian and the others to Tang Sanzang and Zhu Bajie one by one.

After exchanging greetings, Lin Xiaoqian said, "I suppose Elder Xuanzang has just arrived in Chang'an and hasn't met His Majesty the Tang Emperor yet. You've been away from Chang'an for many years, and the streets of this city have changed quite a bit. How about I take you to the palace?"

Tang Sanzang was just worried about not finding the way, and excitedly said, "In that case, thank you very much, Benefactor Lin."

Lin Xiaoqian specially led Tang Sanzang and his disciples onto a tram in Chang'an City. The tram traveled through the most bustling streets of Chang'an all the way to the palace gate.

Through the car window, the bustling scenery outside was clearly visible, and Tang Sanzang and his disciples were overwhelmed with amazement, their eyes never fading.

Upon arriving at the palace gate, Lin Xiaoqian said to Monkey King, "Monkey King, after you're done here, you must come to my shop. I have something to tell you." Then he gave her the location of the restaurant.

Sun Wukong nodded: "I understand."

The group of master and disciples entered the palace, and Tang Sanzang exchanged pleasantries with the Tang Emperor, which is not mentioned here.

That evening, Sun Wukong found Lin Xiaoqian's shop by following the address. When he arrived at the shop, Xuanpin happened to be there as well.

He knew that Xuanpin was the incarnation of Bodhi, and respectfully called him Master.

Xuanpin sorted out the rest and said with a face full of satisfaction, "Not bad, little monkey, once Tang Sanzang finishes spreading Buddhism in the Tang Dynasty, you will be able to obtain the position of Buddha."

Sun Wukong waved his hand, "I, Old Sun, don't care about his lousy Buddha position. If it weren't for the need to get Tang Sanzang the scriptures first, I would have already caused chaos on his Mount Ling. A gentleman takes revenge even after ten years. When I, Old Sun, return to Mount Ling, I will definitely turn it upside down. However, this time when I went to Mount Ling, I found that it was in a terrible state, with many dark holes everywhere. I, Old Sun, guess that someone must have also disliked Buddha and blew up his lair. Haha, whoever it is, I, Old Sun, thank them."

Xuanpin and Lin Xiaoqian exchanged a glance, remaining silent and keeping their achievements hidden.

Xuanpin looked at Sun Wukong and coughed lightly, saying, "Little monkey, there's something you might be disappointed about."

Sun Wukong looked at Xuanpin with a puzzled expression: "What is it, Master?"

“Buddha is unlikely to be at Mount Ling anytime soon.” A glint of light flashed in Xuanpin’s eyes as she said, “The former head of Mount Ling, Randeng, reprimanded Buddha for his incompetence and ordered him to go to the Thirty-Three Heavens to reflect on his mistakes. I knew that old fellow was hypocritical. He said he would retire and no longer concern himself with Buddhist affairs, handing over the power and future of Buddhism to Buddha, but that’s not what he really thought. He can’t let go of the power of Buddhism at all.”

Xuanpin's words contained a lot of information, and both Lin Xiaoqian and Sun Wukong were stunned for a moment.

Unexpectedly, there is such a complex power struggle within the Buddhist community.

Sun Wukong asked instinctively, "When will he be back?"

Xuanpin shook her head slightly and said, "It's hard to say, it depends on what Randeng thinks."

He turned to Sun Wukong and said, "Little monkey, the position of Buddha in Buddhism was promised to us long ago. You worked hard to escort Tang Sanzang on his journey to the West, and this is what you deserve. Why don't you accept it? Don't worry, although that old fox Dipankara has many tricks up his sleeve, he is not as reckless as Tathagata. Just accept it without worry."

Sun Wukong frowned, and after a moment, replied, "Yes, Master."

The journey to the West is almost over, and Lin Xiaoqian and the others should return to their original world. This is the first time they have stayed in a small world for so long.

Lin Xiaoqian looked at Xuanpin and Sun Wukong and said, "It's about time we left this world."

Xuanpin and Sun Wukong turned to look at her in surprise and asked in unison, "They're leaving already? So fast?"

Lin Xiaoqian nodded, "We still have important things to do, and we can't stay in this little world forever."

She looked at Xuanpin with some reluctance. This old man, although he seemed a bit frivolous on the surface, was the most sentimental person. He had taught her a lot about cultivation, from which she had benefited greatly.

The system said that one can only come to the world of classics once, and after leaving this time, one will never see this little old man again.

Xuanpin narrowed her eyes and slowly said, "Yes, all good things must come to an end. Everyone has to leave eventually."

Hearing this, Lin Xiaoqian felt even more reluctant to part with him, and she couldn't help but ask, "Why don't you come with us?"

Xuanpin looked at her in surprise, then smiled and shook her head, saying, "Hehe, don't say such childish things."

Lin Xiaoqian retorted, "I'm not childish at all."

She frantically asked Tong in her mind if she could bring Xuanpin back.

The system's answer was straightforward: Impossible!

Bringing back the sage's incarnation would consume an enormous amount of energy; the system would probably shut down halfway through before the person was even brought back.

Therefore, the system has always opposed Lin Xiaoqian's idea of ​​taking Sun Wukong back.

It's pointless to waste all the energy you've painstakingly accumulated in this world just to bring someone along. Wouldn't that be a complete waste of your efforts?

Hearing this answer, Lin Xiaoqian was somewhat dejected. The system couldn't be taken back, and even if Xuanpin agreed, it wouldn't make a difference.

Seeing her like this, Xuanpin immediately comforted her, saying, "You don't need to be like this. Our relationship as master and disciple is an extremely rare one. Our parting at this time means that our fate has come to an end. There's no need to worry too much. Besides, there are people in this world who still need me. I can't live without them anyway."

Hearing this, Lin Xiaoqian's mood didn't improve much. She turned to Sun Wukong and asked hopefully, "What about you, Brother Monkey? Would you like to come with me to our world?"

After a moment of contemplation, Sun Wukong solemnly said to Lin Xiaoqian, "I think I'd better not go with you."

He looked up as if gazing into the void: "I, Old Sun, am still waiting for Tathagata to return." His eyes were filled with fighting spirit.

"Besides, I still have all those monkeys and their offspring on Flower Fruit Mountain. I can't let them go; I can't leave this world."

Lin Xiaoqian felt like the sky was falling. Her biggest wish after staying here for so many years was to bring Monkey King back to the original world. Now that Monkey King said he didn't want to go with her, the light in her eyes dimmed instantly, and all her expectations shattered like bubbles.

Seeing her like this, Sun Wukong was so anxious that he scratched his head and cheeks. Suddenly, a brilliant idea flashed in his mind. "Hey, Xiao Qian, isn't my clone still with you? Why don't you take him back?"

Lin Xiaoqian thought about the robot-like clone and thought, "Well... okay, although it's a bit stiff, it's still Monkey King. Even if it's just a hair, it's still Monkey King's hair."

"Wait a minute, Monkey King, that clone was created by you using magic from a hair. If we take it back and suddenly lose your magical power, wouldn't it... turn into a single hair?"

Sun Wukong's eyes glazed over for a moment, then he said, "Ah, right."

At this moment, Xuanpin suddenly spoke up: "Little monkey, come with me for a moment."

Sun Wukong scratched his head, puzzled, and followed Xuanpin to a secluded and deserted place.

Lin Xiaoqian watched the two figures walk away with curiosity and muttered, "What are they doing? Why are they acting so mysterious all of a sudden?"