After the heavenly army and Guanyin Bodhisattva left one after another, Li Xuan ordered the soldiers behind him to disperse.
After the underworld army left, the gloomy atmosphere disappeared, and the world returned to clarity.
Xue Tianqing looked up at the red sun in the sky and said, "Is this the sun we see in the mortal world?"
Li Xuan shook his head: "Of course not. Since you can come to the underworld, you should know where the underworld is."
Xue Tianqing bared his teeth: "Another space, a space parallel to the Three Realms. Strictly speaking, the so-called Three Realms do not exist. There is only one world, the human world, and heaven is just a corner of the human world."
"The underworld is a separate realm, but it is also trapped in one area." I don't know when Hei Wuchang appeared not far away.
Xue Tianqing asked curiously: "How do you say this?"
Hei Wuchang shook his head: "The underworld is located in chaos, and there is nothingness around it except where it is. By the way, if you don't protect Tang Sanzang's journey to the west, why are you here?"
After hearing Xue Tianqing's explanation of his purpose, Hei Wuchang nodded: "Then take Princess Yuyao's soul back."
Xue Tianqing never thought that things would go so smoothly: "Agreed so happily? I thought there would be any conditions."
Hei Wuchang smiled: "I can't help but give you your favor."
Seeing Xue Tianqing's doubtful face, Li Xuan said on the side: "Princess Yuyao can no longer be reincarnated. She can only live forever in the underworld, and she will also have the memories of her life. Putting her back to see her biological father again is also a human being. It’s normal.”
Seeing that Xue Tianqing was still puzzled, Li Xuan added: "Have you forgotten why Lord Seven Killers married Princess Yuyao? They were gods in heaven, and they came down to earth secretly only because of their love for each other. The soul and the The souls of ordinary creatures are different. Once they return to the underworld, they cannot be reincarnated."
Xue Tianqing asked: "Why?"
Instructing Li Xuan to bring Princess Yuyao's soul, Hei Wuchang said: "If the soul can be reincarnated at will, do you think there is anything to be afraid of those heavenly tribesmen who have given up their bodies and become immortals?"
"What's going on with Mrs. Bones? Don't tell me, you don't know anything."
Hei Wuchang smiled slightly: "Ju Mang's soul has long since passed away. Madam Baigu became a Taoist from a corpse, but only got the remaining memories of Ju Mang. Although she recognizes Ju Mang, she will never become Ju Mang no matter when."
Then Hei Wuchang said quietly: "When you are born between heaven and earth, you will be bound by heaven and earth, and neither humans nor gods are immune. One day, you will know how lucky you are."
Xue Tianqing was just about to ask, but she saw Li Xuan leading the soul of Princess Yuyao from far to near.
Seeing that it was Xue Tianqing, Yuyao's face was not only surprised, but also a little guilty.
Xue Tianqing didn't care. She thanked Hei Wuchang and Li Xuan and wanted to take Princess Yuyao away.
Hei Wuchang snorted: "Do you know how to leave? Even if you can leave, do you know where you will appear? You don't want to fall directly into Middle-earth, right?"
Seeing Xue Tianqing making random gestures, Hei Wuchang said in surprise: "Do you really think that anyone in the underworld can come and leave whenever they want?"
After speaking, he pushed Yuyao's soul in front of him: "The world in the Yang world is no better than the underworld, so protect her soul."
Xue Tianqing smiled, then raised his right hand slightly, and Princess Yuyao's soul turned into blue smoke and came into his hand: "How about it, am I doing okay?"
Before he finished speaking, Hei Wuchang had already raised his right foot: "Go back quickly, don't make the underworld a mess!"
By the time Xue Tianqing reacted, Hei Wuchang had already kicked him hard on the butt.
With a flash of white light in front of his eyes, the next moment, Xue Tianqing appeared in the palace of Baoxiang Kingdom: "Your uncle, there is no other way!"
At this time, Sanzang was drinking tea and conversing accompanied by the king, while Bajie and Sha Seng were eating Haisai crazily at the delicacies on the table.
Looking at Wu Jing who was like a starving ghost reincarnated, Bajie asked in confusion: "I heard from Senior Brother that you have never hurt any living beings and feed on wild fruit nectar every day. What's happening now?"
While eating, Sha Monk said, "Aren't these vegetarian foods?"
Seeing Bajie nodding, he added, "Then why don't you eat something delicious?"
Sha Seng made Bajie speechless with just two words.
At this moment, there was a flash of white light, and then Xue Tianqing appeared out of thin air, fell to the ground hard, and the words just came out of his mouth.
Seeing Xue Tianqing getting up with difficulty, Sanzang coughed lightly: "Wukong, have you ever brought the princess's soul back?"
Xue Tianqing nodded: "I have brought you back, but the palace is a peaceful place. If the princess' soul appears here, it will inevitably damage the fate of Baoxiang Kingdom."
King Baoxiang stood up after hearing this and said, "Where is the right place to meet me?"
Xue Tianqing rolled his eyes: "A very gloomy place."
Seeing the king's confusion, Bajie said: "It's a cemetery, and it's at night, preferably in the middle of the night."
Although a trace of confusion flashed on King Baoxiang's face, it quickly disappeared: "Thirty miles north of the city is a mass grave. It can be said to be the coldest place in Baoxiang Kingdom. How about we go there tonight?"
Xue Tianqing nodded: "In that case, please ask Your Majesty to rest early. After nightfall, I will go to the mass grave and I will be able to meet the princess."
King Baoxiang bowed deeply to his master and apprentice: "In that case, please ask a few elders to atone for their sins, and I will go and have a rest. Come, please entertain all the elders. If there is any neglect, I will kill you immediately!"
Watching the king go to the back hall, Sanzang asked doubtfully: "Wukong, is this necessary?"
Xue Tianqing smiled: "That's not the case, I'm just testing your Majesty's heart."
After speaking, he said to the chamberlain serving on the side: "Where is Your Majesty resting, please take me there quickly."
Knowing that these people in front of him were all fairy-like figures, the chamberlain did not dare to neglect them and led Xue Tianqing directly to the palace: "Elder, Your Majesty will rest here."
Xue Tianqing nodded: "Okay, remember to tell me after His Majesty falls asleep."
While Xue Tianqing was waiting in the palace, Sanzang frowned at Bajie and Sha Seng who were still eating wildly: "They don't look like monks at all."
Bajie smiled and said, "Master, it's not our fault. Think about it, how long has it been since you had a full meal?"
Sanzang sighed softly, because Bajie was telling the truth: "Do you know how Wukong made his father and daughter meet?"
Sha Monk said: "Master, it's actually very simple. It's just a dream."
Sanzang said "Ah": "Is it that simple?"
"Master, don't worry about this. Just eat more. After we set off tomorrow, we will have to eat and sleep in the open air again."
Sanzang thought for a moment: "Bajie, Wujing, do you think Wukong can let me meet my biological parents?"
Bajie was stunned when he heard this: "Master, don't let your Zen mind wander lightly!"
Sanzang didn't say anything more, but looked at the east and sighed.
In the bedroom, Xue Tianqing finally saw the chambermaid nodding towards him.
He opened his right hand and blew into the palm of his hand, and Princess Yuyao's soul flew straight into the palace.
Xue Tianqing called the waiting chamberlain, gave some instructions in a low voice, and then returned to the side hall where Sanzang and others were.
At the third watch, Sanzang, who had fallen asleep, was suddenly awakened by a loud noise, and saw King Baoxiang trotting up to him: "Thank you, elder!"
After saying that, he was actually ready to kneel down and bow down.
Seeing this, Xue Tianqing hurriedly supported him: "Your Majesty, you can't do this."
King Baoxiang grabbed Xue Tianqing and said, "Elder Sun, I am willing to fulfill my promise and dedicate Baoxiang Kingdom to you with both hands."
Xue Tianqing smiled and shook her head and said, "Your Majesty, you are serious. We are monks and we will not be greedy for worldly things."
"Elder, if you refuse to take over the throne, what will happen to Baoxiang Kingdom in the future?"
Xue Tianqing asked in confusion: "What do you mean by your Majesty's words?"
"Except for Yu Yao, I have no flesh and blood. Now that Yu Yao has passed away, I am also very old. If the elder refuses to stay, who will the Baoxiang Kingdom be handed over to in a hundred years?"
Xue Tianqing smiled bitterly, and then said to a corner: "How long does your Majesty have left to live?"
Everyone followed Xue Tianqing's gaze and saw that the corner was empty and there was nothing else.
But when I turned around, I happened to see him nodding again.
In confusion, King Baoxiang was the first to speak: "Who did Elder Sun just talk to?"
"It's the underworld that brought the princess back. Don't worry, Your Majesty. You still have twenty-three years to live, and you have two princes under your knees. You don't have to worry about no one to inherit the throne."
King Baoxiang heard the words and paid homage: "Thank you very much, Elder Sun. In the future, I will send someone to build a temple for the elder, erect a golden body, and receive incense forever."
Xue Tianqing laughed: "That's not necessary. Baoxiang's people are rich and powerful because of your Majesty's ability to govern the country. Although there are many countries in the world, there are few kings as diligent as your Majesty. As long as the queen in the harem is covered with rain and dew in the future, there will be no worries. There are not many people under my knees."
Hearing what Xue Tianqing said, the king suddenly blushed: "Thank you, elder, for your advice. I will take note of it."
After the king left, Xue Tianqing said: "Master, have a rest early, we will set off to the west tomorrow."
Sanzang nodded upon hearing this, and then went to bed to rest under the service of Bajie and Sha Seng.
After Sanzang fell asleep, the former Danyangzi dragged Xue Tianqing outside: "Brother, I have something unclear and want to ask you for advice."
Xue Tianqing nodded: "There is no need to be polite between you and me, brothers. If you have anything to say, just say it."
"Senior brother, you gave me the name Sha Wujing, also known as Sha Monk, but why?"
Xue Tianqing blinked: "Junior brother, are you dissatisfied with this name?"
"I'm not dissatisfied. I just think you didn't choose this name randomly, but you wanted to do it for a long time."
Xue Tianqing laughed: "What are you thinking about? It's just a name. If you feel it's not good, then change it."
Before Sha Seng could speak again, another voice sounded from behind the two of them: "Junior brother is right, and I think he did it on purpose. Master originally named me Sun Wuqing, but he changed it to Zhu Bajie. Listen, I feel uncomfortable when I get up."
Xue Tianqing coughed softly: "It's almost time to get ugly. We have to get up early tomorrow to go on the road, so go to sleep quickly."
After saying that, he ignored the two of them and went straight back to the room.
