Journey to the West: Man in heaven, working nine to five

#2300 - Kou Shanren's ridicule

Tang Sanzang and his disciples returned to the Kou residence along the same road they had come. Along the way, the common people and travelers they encountered showed them considerable animosity, murmuring amongst themselves.

"Aren't those the eminent monks from the Great Tang? Where are they going?"

"Carrying horses and luggage, it looks like they're trying to escape."

"Benefactor Kou kindly helped them, but they didn't appreciate it. They're just asking for trouble."

Listening to the people's comments, Tang Sanzang and Sun Wukong were extremely angry, wishing they could beat those ignorant people to death one by one.

"You rabble! You can't tell good from bad! If you keep spouting nonsense, this old Pig will beat you all to death!"

Zhu Bajie said, brandishing his Nine-toothed Rake and shouting sternly at the people.

Tang Sanzang and Sun Wukong quickly stopped Zhu Bajie. Although they were also burning with anger, they couldn't attack the common people.

"Bajie, don't be impulsive!"

"If we really attack the people, we'll fall right into the trap of the Western Heavens."

Although Zhu Bajie had a fiery temper, he wasn't one to ignore the importance of the situation, and he immediately put away his Nine-toothed Rake.

However, the people of Diling County were not kind either. Originally, when they saw Zhu Bajie about to use force, they were all frightened and quickly retreated.

Seeing Zhu Bajie put away his Nine-toothed Rake, seemingly afraid to attack, they began to mock and ridicule him again.

This indeed made Tang Sanzang and his disciples extremely angry, and they could only suppress their anger and continue towards the Kou residence.

After a while, they returned to the front gate of the Kou residence.

The Kou residence's gatekeeper hurriedly reported to Benefactor Kou.

"Master, Elder Tang and his four disciples have returned."

Hearing this news, Benefactor Kou, who was sipping fine wine, was not surprised, because he knew that Tang Sanzang and his disciples could not escape and could only choose to return.

"Since they've returned, let them in."

At this time, Benefactor Kou no longer had any enthusiasm for Tang Sanzang and his disciples, and just said it casually.

The gatekeeper returned to the gate and led Tang Sanzang and his disciples to the main hall to meet Benefactor Kou.

Benefactor Kou didn't even lift his eyelids when facing Tang Sanzang and his disciples, and looked arrogant.

"What? Elder Tang, didn't you secretly run away? Why have you returned to my Kou residence? Could it be that you think my Kou residence has good food and accommodation, and you're reluctant to leave?"

Benefactor Kou said to Tang Sanzang and his disciples with cold words, with an arrogant and conceited expression, completely different from before.

"You better tell us, or you'll be responsible for the consequences."

"Helping the Western Heavens to plot against us, Kou Hong, you're really courting death."

"It's best to be honest before we take action, that way we might spare your life."

Sun Wukong and his disciples also threatened Benefactor Kou.

"Haha, how to leave Diling County? That's actually very simple. As long as you kowtow to the golden body of the Buddha,

and chant the scriptures on your knees, completing the Merit Dharma Assembly, then you can naturally leave Diling County easily, and Kou will lead the people of the entire county to see you off.

Besides that, you can't leave. You don't need to threaten me, I won't fall for that."

Benefactor Kou said stubbornly, confronting Tang Sanzang and his disciples head-on.