Chapter 686: Praying for Rain

After saying this, the farmer hurriedly walked in front to lead the way for the four masters and apprentices. After a while, Tang Xuanzang couldn't help but ask Sun Wukong:

"Wukong, we have been walking for such a long time, and we have encountered all those monsters. I don't know when we can return to the Tang Dynasty."

When the peasant heard what Tang Xuanzang said, he cupped his hands and said to Tang Xuanzang:

"Elder, please don't feel homesick. This road will reach the west after a short journey of thousands of miles, and that is Tianzhu, the land of bliss."

When Tang Xuanzang heard this, he smiled and said to the farmer: "Since it's not far from there, you should go back first and stay with the old man more. I have nothing to thank you for. I can only chant sutras day and night to bless you, mother and son, for safety and long life." 100 years old.”

After saying this, the farmer quickly knelt down to thank Tang Xuanzang, and then the four masters and apprentices went west together.

These roads were rugged and difficult to walk. The four masters and disciples lamented that the miraculous craftsmanship of nature was really endless fun. After a while, they came to a city. Tang Xuanzang pointed to the city and said to Sun Wukong:

"Wukong, do you think the city in front of you is the Kingdom of Tianzhu?"

When Sun Wukong heard what Tang Xuanzang said, he took a closer look, quickly shook his hand and said:

"It's not the place where the Tathagata comes. Although it is called the Land of Ultimate Bliss, there is no city in a big mountain. There are towers and palaces in the big mountain, called the Great Thunder Sound Temple."

After saying this, Sun Wukong paused, and then continued to say to Tang Xuanzang:

"Even if we reach Tianzhu Kingdom, it is not the place where the Tathagata lives. Tianzhu Kingdom is still far away from Lingshan Mountain. Presumably the city in front of us is a constitution set up by Tianzhu Kingdom. We can only find out when we get to the front."

After a while, they arrived outside the city. After Tang Xuanzang dismounted and entered the city, he saw that it was extremely desolate and the streets were very deserted. When he came to the city center again, he found that there were many people standing around.

However, there were still a few people wearing hats. As long as they stood under the eaves, the four of them were walking on the street, but those people did not give in at all. Zhu Bajie was stupider, so he exposed his long mouth and shouted loudly:

"What are you doing standing around here? Make way for me quickly."

Those people suddenly raised their heads and suddenly saw Zhu Bajie's appearance. Everyone was so frightened that their hands and feet became weak, and they staggered and said, "Everyone, run away, the goblin is coming, the goblin is coming."

This sentence frightened those people wearing hats. They came to Tang Xuanzang and asked, "Where are you all from?"

Tang Xuanzang was afraid that his apprentice would cause some trouble, so he immediately stood up and said:

"The poor monk came to Tianzhu from the Tang Dynasty in the East to worship Buddha and seek scriptures at Daleiyin Temple. Now he is passing by. I don't know what the name of this place is. We haven't found a place to stay. We were a little rude when we entered the city just now. Please Don't be angry."

The official quickly saluted Tang Xuanzang and said: "This place is a county outside Tianzhu. It is called Luohua County. The climate has been dry for many years. The princess asked us to find some magicians here to pray for rain."

After hearing this, Sun Wukong ran out quickly and said to the official: "Since you said this, where is your list now?"

All the officials said in unison: "The banner is here now. I was cleaning the corridor just now, and I haven't had time to hang it up yet."

After saying this, Sun Wukong smiled and said: "Since it looks like this, bring it over quickly and let me take a look."

Then the officials handed the papers to Sun Wukong. Sun Wukong looked at it intently. After a while, Sun Wukong finished reading and said to the officials:

"Who is this county magistrate?"

The surrounding officials explained to Sun Wukong: "Shangguan is a surname, which is the surname of our county prince."

After hearing this, Sun Wukong smiled and said: "This surname is so rare. I have never heard of it. I even suspected that it does not exist at all."

At this time, Zhu Bajie patted Sun Wukong on the shoulder and said to Sun Wukong: "Brother Monkey, that's because you haven't read enough."

At the same time, Tang Xuanzang interrupted Sun Wukong and Zhu Bajie's conversation, and only heard Tang Xuanzang say:

"Apprentices, please don't talk nonsense there. If any of you can ask for rain, let's treat it as one. But if not, then let's not delay them."

After saying this, Sun Wukong scratched the monkey hair on the back of his hand and said: "What's so difficult about such a small thing? Thinking about how I turned rivers and seas, moved stars around, and commanded wind and rain, it was just a very weak thing in my eyes."

After the officials heard what Sun Wukong said, two of them quickly returned to Daojun Zhonghui to report: "Master, I have some good news for you."

"What's the good news? Tell me quickly."

The princess who was burning incense and praying immediately asked in surprise when she heard what the official said.

"After a while after we hung the poster on the street today, there were four monks who claimed to be from the Eastern Tang Dynasty and went to Daleiyin Temple to worship Buddha and seek scriptures. After seeing the poster, they said they could pray for rain, so I came here to talk to you. Say something.”

The officials quickly knelt down and reported to the princess.

The princess quickly packed her clothes and ran to the market entrance to beg for help. Suddenly she heard someone say: "Hurry up and stand up for me. The princess is here now."

Everyone passed by in a flash. After the princess saw Tang Xuanzang, she was not afraid of his apprentice's appearance at all. She knelt down on the street and said:

"I am the chief here. I heard that you can pray for rain. I hope you can use your compassion and magic to help us make some rain."

When Tang Xuanzang heard this, he looked around and said to the princess: "This is not the place to talk. I will start praying for rain for you after I arrive at the temple."

Upon hearing this, the princess quickly took Tang Xuanzang's hand and said to Tang Xuanzang: "Since you have said this now, just follow me to a clean and tidy place."

The four masters and apprentices led horses and carried burdens, and together they came to the mansion and took a closer look. It was really a luxurious place.

Then the princess ordered people to cook some food. Seeing this, Zhu Bajie was like a hungry tiger pouncing on food, which frightened the subordinates and hurriedly gave Zhu Bajie more food.

Those meals were like a marquee in front of Zhu Bajie, and the CDs were already out as soon as they were presented to him.

After eating and drinking enough, Tang Xuanzang asked about the business. He only heard Tang Xuanzang say: "Your Majesty, you don't know how long the drought has been here."

After the princess heard what Tang Xuanzang said, she thought carefully for a long time and then said to Tang Xuanzang:

"Actually, I can't remember exactly how long we were in drought? But the thing that impressed me the most was that there was a drought for three years."