bayedsolid Chapter 261 World of Famous Works 50
Chapter 261 World of Famous Works 50
Tang Sanzang didn't look too good. He was out in the heat and sun, and it was very difficult for him to walk. Meanwhile, his disciples were using magic to be comfortable in the car behind them, with cool and sweet water to drink.
Without comparison, there is no harm; Tang Sanzang felt somewhat aggrieved in this comparison.
Sun Wukong could easily see what Tang Sanzang was thinking when he kept staring at the SUV.
This Tang Monk is just awkward.
He patiently advised, "Master, it's so hot and sunny outside. Why don't you get in the carriage? It'll be cooler inside. Besides, this carriage isn't moving so fast because it's powered by magic, as you said. It was made by mortals. Since it's made by mortals, why can't you ride in it, Master? I've heard that in the Tang Dynasty, many people drive these kinds of carriages when they go out, and there's even a train that can carry hundreds of people."
Upon hearing this, Tang Sanzang looked at him and asked, "Have you been to the Tang Dynasty?"
Sun Wukong scratched his hand: "No, but I heard..."
Tang Sanzang snorted coldly and said, "Since you've never been to the Tang Dynasty, how can you know what the Tang Dynasty is like? You'd better stop talking nonsense here. How could I not know what the Tang Dynasty has? Don't try to trick me into getting on the train by making up these lies."
He was a man of the Tang Dynasty, and of the four masters, he was the only one who truly understood the Tang Dynasty.
If the Tang Dynasty truly possessed these things, why would it have gone through such hardships to obtain the scriptures?
Sun Wukong wanted to say something more, "But the Tang Dynasty is now..."
"You don't need to say anymore," Tang Sanzang interrupted him. "We've been through all this together, just a bit hot and sunny. The journey to the West is a spiritual practice; how can we let these pleasures disturb our peace of mind?"
He took a deep breath, forced himself to stop looking at the off-road vehicle, got up, mounted his horse, and continued forward.
Sun Wukong returned to the carriage helplessly. Why was this Tang Sanzang so stubborn?
Pigsy teased, "Brother Monkey, you got the short end of the stick, didn't you? Hey, I've always known that Tang Sanzang is stubborn. It's no use trying to persuade him, so just ignore him. Instead of wasting your time, why don't you teach me how to drive this carriage?"
Seeing that Tang Sanzang was walking slowly and that there was nothing wrong with them following behind, Sun Wukong simply let Zhu Bajie sit in the driver's seat and began to teach him how to drive.
"Depress the clutch and shift gears."
"Slow down, slow down, Pigsy, be careful not to bump into Master."
Tang Sanzang sat on his horse, occasionally glancing back furtively. In fact, he had started to regret it as soon as he mounted the horse. The sun overhead was too hot and scorching, and there were no trees around to provide shade. He was almost fainting.
Even just taking a ride on that kind of vehicle to escape the heat for a while would be nice.
Sigh, Wukong, why didn't you say one more word of advice to him? Just one more word, and maybe he would have gotten on the bus.
But as soon as he finished thinking those words, he despised himself in his heart.
Tang Sanzang, Tang Sanzang, how could you start indulging in pleasure? What's the difference between those pleasures and the monsters you encountered before?
Disturbed and agitated, Tang Sanzang began reciting Buddhist scriptures in an attempt to calm himself down.
Sure enough, after reciting Buddhist scriptures for a while, Tang Sanzang felt a cool breeze blowing over him, dispelling the summer heat.
They hadn't gone far when suddenly dark clouds filled the sky, a strong wind picked up, and large raindrops poured down in an instant.
Tang Sanzang was caught off guard by the sudden downpour, and his monk's robe was instantly soaked and clung tightly to his body.
It had been unbearably hot, but now a chill crept up his skin and into his bones. He huddled up, struggling to ride his horse through the rain, the rain blurring his vision so he could barely see the road.
On the other hand, the windshield wipers on the SUV were rhythmically swishing away the rain, keeping the interior warm and dry.
As Bajie looked out the car window at the heavy rain, he sighed, "Master is really an ascetic. It's raining so hard, and he's still willing to walk outside. He doesn't even think to stop and find a place to take shelter from the rain."
Sun Wukong looked at Tang Sanzang struggling through the rain and sighed inwardly. He said to Bajie and Sha Wujing, "You two stay in the carriage. I'll go call Master."
The road became muddy and treacherous, the horse's hooves sinking deep into it, making every step a struggle. Suddenly, Tang Sanzang's horse slipped, nearly throwing him off. Sun Wukong, quick as a flash, caught Tang Sanzang.
"Master, get in the car. It'll be good to find a place to take shelter from the rain."
This time, Tang Sanzang finally gave in and got into the car with Sun Wukong. The warmth inside the car instantly enveloped him, and he couldn't help but shiver.
Just as he closed the car door, he heard a knock. Sun Wukong looked out of the car and saw Ao Lie, who had already transformed into human form, standing pitifully outside, his car soaked to the bone.
"Senior Brother, may I get on the bus?"
I almost forgot there was a white dragon horse outside.
Sun Wukong quickly opened the car door, "Come on in."
Ao Lie happily got into the car and sat in the back with Tang Sanzang and Sha Wujing. Fortunately, the car was very spacious, and the three men didn't feel cramped at all.
If we're talking about why Tang Sanzang was always unwilling to ride in an off-road vehicle, the person most dissatisfied with him was Ao Lie.
He was born to live in water and hated being exposed to the scorching sun, as it made him feel like a fish out of water, which was very uncomfortable.
Besides, he was carrying someone on his back, so he was working much harder than Tang Sanzang.
Moreover, he was still quite young, with the mindset of a teenager. What teenager wouldn't be interested in a car? He was itching to drive when he saw Sun Wukong teaching Bajie how to drive. As soon as he got in the car, he kept pestering Sun Wukong to ask about it. He was amazed by this vehicle that could move forward without magic or external force.
The car's heater was blowing, and Tang Sanzang's body temperature gradually rose, the chill slowly dissipating.
Raindrops pattered against the car roof with a dull thud. Tang Sanzang nestled in the leather seat, staring intently at the torrential rain outside the window. After listening to Sun Wukong's explanation to Ao Lie, he knew perfectly well that this car wasn't driven by magic at all.
He asked Sun Wukong somewhat awkwardly, "Wukong, you said before that the Tang Dynasty also has this kind of vehicle now, is that true?"
Sun Wukong turned to look at him: "Master, I, Old Sun, never lie. What I said is of course true. I have a friend who does business in Chang'an. I saw her yesterday, and this carriage was a gift from her."
Tang Sanzang then asked, "Is that train you mentioned that can carry hundreds of people at a time also true?"
Sun Wukong scratched his head and said, "That's right, that's what she told me. Although I didn't see it with my own eyes, I know she wouldn't lie to me."
Tang Sanzang fell silent. He had been away from the Tang Dynasty for many years and was surprised to find that the Tang Dynasty had changed so much and was now able to manufacture such powerful vehicles. He couldn't help but feel a pang of homesickness.
The weather here is very changeable. The rain stopped after a short while, and the sun couldn't wait to come out and bake the earth.
Sun Wukong turned his head and glanced at Tang Sanzang, only to see that Tang Sanzang was leaning against the back seat with his eyes closed, as if he had fallen asleep.
Of course, it would look even more like it if the eyeballs under the eyelids didn't keep moving.