DiploNovel #605 - The slap of justice, no one can escape
#605 - The slap of justice, no one can escape
Tang Sanzang's angry shout scared the young man half to death.
The young man originally wanted to argue with Tang Sanzang, relying on the fact that he came from a prominent family.
But when he saw the bulging muscles on Tang Sanzang's hands and the murderous look in his eyes,
one wouldn't have such a look without having killed dozens of people!
Although the young man saw Tang Sanzang wearing a cassock and with a shaved head, he didn't dare to confidently call him 'Elder'.
After all, not everyone with a shaved head is a monk; they could also be bandits.
Tang Sanzang pointed at the young man's nose and scolded,
"You little brat, my disciple was asking you a question, why were you acting so arrogant?"
"Can't you be a little more civilized, harmonious, and friendly? If I don't give you a little color, you'll get out of control, won't you?! Do you still dare to be arrogant?"
The young man, held in Tang Sanzang's hand like a chick, trembled and shook his head repeatedly.
"I dare not, I dare not. Elders, please ask whatever you want, I will definitely answer everything I know!"
The young man was a pragmatist.
Sun Wukong, seeing the young man suddenly cower, was momentarily filled with black lines.
How has society become like this? Is it impossible to communicate properly without resorting to Master's methods?
Who exactly is the monster?
Tang Sanzang, seeing that the young man's tone was finally human, then put the young man down and resumed his usual gentle and refined manner.
Tang Sanzang put his palms together and humbly said,
"Young man, this humble monk is being polite. Can you tell this humble monk what country and place this is?"
The young man was startled by Tang Sanzang's quick change of face, but after the previous lesson, he didn't dare to get out of line.
The young man truthfully said,
"This place is the border of Wusizang, called Gao Family Village. Most of the families in the village are named Gao, hence the name Gao Family Village."
"Elder, please let me go, please don't kill me, okay? Killing people is not only against the precepts, but it's also against the law. Please don't kill me!"
Tang Sanzang frowned, "When did I say I was going to kill you? Don't slander my reputation. This humble monk is a refined and amiable person who never commits unwarranted killings."
Sun Wukong suddenly replied from the side,
"That's right. Last time, when he killed those dozens of bandits, my master even arranged for cremation and chanted scriptures for their salvation."
"It's already very good. No other monk could do this much."
The young man's eyes rolled back in fright, and he almost fainted.
Oh my, I knew it. The murderous aura in this monk's eyes could only come from having taken dozens of lives!
It's over, my life is over…
Tang Sanzang glared at Sun Wukong, looking at the young man with a very aggrieved expression.
"This benefactor, as long as you cooperate obediently, this humble monk doesn't covet your dog… life."
"Just now, this humble monk saw you hurrying. Could it be that something has happened within this village?"
The young man still wanted to pretend to faint.
Tang Sanzang suddenly clenched his fist, making a cracking sound, but his face still wore a gentle and refined smile.
The young man was so scared that he almost peed his pants, and he had to tell the truth.
"Family scandals should not be aired publicly. I am a member of Gao Taigong's family, named Gao Cai."
Tang Sanzang gave him a cold look, "I don't care what you're called, get to the point."
The young man was startled and blurted out words like a machine gun,
"My great-grandfather has a daughter, twenty years old, who has never been married. Three years ago, she was taken by a demon."
"That demon has been a son-in-law for three years, serving tea and water, massaging his back and legs for Taigong."
"My great-grandfather is now unhappy, saying that his daughter has taken in a demon, and he doesn't want her anymore. Firstly, it ruins the family's reputation, and secondly, there's no in-law to interact with. Today, he wants to break up with this demon."
Tang Sanzang frowned, his expression gradually turning gloomy.
The young man continued,
"After that, the demon locked the daughter in his backyard for almost half a year, without seeing anyone."
"My great-grandfather gave me a few taels of silver, instructing me to seek out a sorcerer to capture that demon. I've been busy with this, and I've invited three or four people, but they were all useless monks and cowardly Taoists who couldn't subdue that demon."
Tang Sanzang raised an eyebrow upon hearing this,
"Has the demon harmed anyone?"
The young man shook his head,
"That demon is quite kind, never harming anyone, and often helping people."
Tang Sanzang suddenly felt something was wrong and asked, "Why did the demon imprison Taigong's daughter, and has he committed any indecent acts?"
The young man shook his head,
"I don't know why he imprisoned her, but that demon is quite respectful, treating Taigong's daughter with respect, guarding her day and night, never neglecting her."
Tang Sanzang frowned,
"He doesn't harm people, often helps people, and has been a hardworking and dutiful son-in-law for three years. Although imprisoning the daughter is a sin,
but today, they suddenly use the flimsy excuse of not having an in-law to drive him away?"
The young man waved his hand, a bitter smile on his face,
"I don't know about that. Adults don't need to explain their actions to me. I'm just an errand boy."
"Elders, spare me and let me quickly go and call people. Don't let me delay any longer."
If it were the previous Tang Sanzang, he really wouldn't have wasted any more words and would have taken a detour.
But the current Tang Sanzang has received advanced Buddhist education. Righteousness and courage are the compassion of my Buddha!
Immediately, Tang Sanzang grabbed the young man's collar and said coldly,
"Come, come, this humble monk wants to see whether it's the demon bullying people or people bullying the demon!"
The young man was dumbfounded at the time,
Good heavens, I clearly came out to ask for help to deal with the demon, could it be that I'm going to find a gravedigger?
The young man was originally unwilling to take people over, but Tang Sanzang's threat was too great.
If that little fist hit him even once, he could die on the spot.
Anyway, if something happens, it's the stupid family head's bad luck, what does it have to do with me?
Immediately, the young man's face was covered with a chrysanthemum-like smile,
"Since you two recommend yourselves, how can I refuse?"
"Please follow me."
So the young man obediently brought them to the Gao family's residence.
Tang Sanzang made a gesture to knock on the door, but Sun Wukong stopped him, lest he smash the door again and cause another salvation.
The young man knocked on the door, and a servant opened it.
The young man led Tang Sanzang and Sun Wukong through the gate, heading straight for the central hall.
They happened to bump into Gao Taigong.
Gao Taigong, seeing the man return, couldn't help but scold,
"You stubborn beast, why didn't you go find someone and come back?"
The young man lowered his head very aggrievedly, as if he was used to being scolded.
He obediently told the story of how he met Tang Sanzang and Sun Wukong.
But Gao Taigong looked Tang Sanzang up and down in a domineering manner, coldly snorting,
"Just these two ugly dates and cracked jujubes? Is my Gao family's money so easy to earn?"
Tang Sanzang frowned, is this mouth so unclean?
Immediately, Tang Sanzang grabbed Gao Taigong, slapped him, and shouted angrily,
"You little brat, who are you talking to?"