Chapter 7 Eighty-one Difficulties (6)

It was so hot that Tang Seng was sweating profusely. Tang Seng couldn't help asking: "Wukong, where have we gone?" Wukong glanced at the terrain and said confidently: "It seems to be the Turpan Basin!" The grapes are ripe!" Tang Seng said: "Bajie, don't just talk about eating, why is this place so hot? It's so hot!" Wukong said: "There is a flaming mountain in this basin, and the temperature is mostly 90 degrees Celsius Left and right!" Tang Seng heard the word Huoyanshan.Really surprised, looked up, but saw: Red flames soared into the sky,

Glittering yellow sand filled the air. Crimson and clear, the earth is cracked, The hot trees withered. Tang Seng shook his head: "It's so far away, I'm already frightened by the heat, how can I get over this Flaming Mountain?" Wukong said: "Master, don't worry, one thing will always fall one thing in the world. I heard that a banana fan can extinguish this raging fire!" Tang Seng still anxiously said: "Who has this treasured plantain fan?" Wukong said confidently: "Princess Iron Fan of Luocha Kingdom has a plantain fan. I will borrow it, and she will save face." Tang Seng asked hoarsely, "So sure?"

Wukong smiled: "Her old bull demon king is my brother!" Bajie sneered and said: "Brother Monkey, don't forget, her son is Honghaier!" Wukong was bored for a moment, and said: "No matter what, I have to try it!" Wukong walked a few steps, then turned to Bajie and said, "Bajie, not far from here, there is a place called Hami, where the watermelon can clear away heat , you can go and get some for master to quench your thirst!" Bajie muttered in a low voice: "This Poor Monkey has found me another hard job!" Wukong went to find the plantain fan.

Tang Seng waited here with his two apprentices, and he felt an unprecedented loneliness. Tang Seng broke the silence: "Bajie, speak up and be active." Bajie said weakly, "Master, my voice is so dry that I can't speak, so please forgive me!" Tang Seng was bored, so he could only keep silent. Monk Sha was a little bit apologetic, so he said to Bajie: "Second senior brother, stay with Master, I'll get some honeydew melons to quench my thirst!" Bajie immediately salivated when he heard that there were honeydew melons to eat: "Sha Monk, go and come back quickly!" Monk Sha went to look for honeydew melons, only Bajie and Tang Seng were left here.

Bajie found a shady place and fell asleep. Tang Seng felt a sense of loneliness hit him, so he closed his eyes and whispered: Silently, yes, silently remembering nothing; Silently, yes, Wandering and delusional. Ba Jie was awakened by Tang Seng's chanting, turned over and sat up, looked around for a while, and asked, "Master, did you get the honeydew melon?" Tang Seng's throat was so dry that it hurt.Then he said to Bajie: "Bajie, I want to drink water, go and get some water!" Bajie muttered, "Where is the water? Only urine!" Bajie lazily stood up, took the earthen bowl, and reluctantly went looking for water.

Tang Seng sat on the ground, thirsty unbearably, and the sweat on his body was gone. Don't move, the more you move, the hotter you will be, and the calm will naturally cool down.Tang Seng tried his best to calm himself down, but he was still very irritable. Tang Seng slowly fell asleep. In his sleep, Tang Seng vaguely heard someone calling "Master". Tang Seng opened his eyes and saw that it was Wukong standing in front of him. Wukong was carrying a big fan and was smiling. Wukong said: "Master, stand a little farther away, I'm here to set the fan on fire!" Tang Seng was full of surprises: "Wukong, you finally got the plantain fan!" Tang Seng stood up, shaking his body: "Wukong, Why is my head so dizzy?" Wukong said: "Master must have fainted from thirst, where did the pig's head and Monk Sha go?" Tang Seng said: "They went to get water and honeydew melons, and neither of them came back! "Wukong said: "Master, be patient. When the old grandson puts out the fire, everything will be easy to deal with!" Wukong swung the big fan with both hands and swung it away with all his strength.

The wind didn't rush towards Huo Zheng, but rolled back.Tang Seng was lifted up by the wind and flew in the air. Wukong yelled: "Fake, this fan is fake, my grandson has been fooled!" Tang Seng flew in the air for a while, fell down, and sat down on the ground. He opened his eyes and saw that there was green shade in front of him, and there was a pool of clear water beside him. What kind of place is this, and how far is it from the previous place? Tang Seng was a little fuzzy.It's just that Wang Qingshui next to him is very attractive. The water is emerald green and transparent, an irresistible temptation.Tang Seng really wanted to drink a full meal, but he didn't dare to drink it. He thought of the water in the Zimu River and was terrified in his heart.

Tang Seng looked at the Wang Qingshui, his throat was so dry that it was burning. If he drank this water and became pregnant again, that would be a bad thing! Tang Seng was so thirsty that his whole body was burning hot, and he would die of dryness if he didn't drink any more water. Tang Seng couldn't bear it anymore, bent down, drank a full stomach of water, stood up, and was full of vitality, this water is so good! Tang Seng felt more comfortable than ever, so he sat down and really wanted to have a good sleep. Instead, he heard a burst of even snoring, and someone was actually sleeping here.

Tang Seng looked around, but saw a person sleeping not far away, and that person was Bajie. Na Bajie drank enough water, found a good place, and seriously fell asleep. Tang Seng was so angry that this idiot was actually lazy here, and even his master didn't care. Tang Seng broke a branch and slapped Bajie lightly on the face a few times: "You idiot, wake up!" What?" Tang Seng smiled: "Bajie, I asked you to find water, but you are sleeping here?" Bajie then heard Master's voice, and hurriedly said: "Master, the old pig has been walking for a long time. I didn’t find a single drop of water, so I’ve wronged Master!” Tang Seng pointed to the water beside him and said, “What is this water? Why are you talking nonsense with your eyes open?” Bajie slapped himself: “Damn the old pig, damn it , Master, why have you come here?" Tang Seng said: "I was blown here by the wind, and I can't find my way back!" Bajie said: "The old pig is here to carry you, Master, just treat me as a general Let's pay for it!" Tang Seng said: "Let's go back quickly, maybe Monk Sha has already got honeydew melons!" Monkey King came back with a plantain fan, but Tang Seng was scared back a few steps.

Wukong said: "This time it's true, the bull devil is still tied to the stone pier by me, if he cheats again, I will cut off his bull's nose!" Tang Seng still had lingering fear: "I was scared by the wind, Don’t fan the wind again!” Drifting handed Wukong a honeydew melon: “Brother Monkey, eat a melon at the bottom and increase your strength!” Wukong said: “Leave it to me, and wait for me to fan it out Eat after the fire!" Wukong slapped his fan three times, and the raging fire was extinguished. A gust of cool wind blows, and the earth is as refreshing as it is raining.

Wukong took the honeydew melon from Monk Sha, crushed it, and scattered the melon seeds on the Flame Mountain: "In a few years, this area will become a melon field." Monk Sha said, "Brother Monkey, you have done it!" This melon is of great quality and can be exported to earn foreign exchange!" Tang Seng was also happy: "At the last stop, take a rest and hold a commendation meeting. I'll treat you!" Bajie drooled again: "Master , do you have a drink?" But seeing the front is another good place: the city outline is brilliant, the flowing water is mighty, the clouds and smoke are lingering, and the purple atmosphere is auspicious. Tang Seng said: "Wukong, that city is so magnificent, it must be the capital of a big country." Wukong put up a pergola and said, "Wait for my grandson to see it!" Zhu Bajie happily said: "It doesn't matter how big or small a country is, as long as there is food and drink, it is a good country!" Tang Monk put his palms together and said: "Amitabha, the country is prosperous and the people are safe, which is the blessing of the common people!" Wukong shouted: "Not good, not good, Master, you Look at the evil under the sun!" Tang Seng said in surprise, "Wukong, what new discovery have you made?" Wukong pointed to a group of monks outside the city gate and said: "Look at those monks, they all wear shackles and chains to work hard, and they have to be whipped with leather whips, so pitiful!" Tang Seng looked closely, and it really was: The top of the head is polished, Young monks beat big monks. A monk who is a flail wearer, A lover is ruthlessly beaten. Bajie said loudly: "Master, let's divide our luggage and run for our lives!" Tang Seng scolded: "What nonsense are you talking about again?" Bajie said: "Master, you see, monks suffer here. This country must not tolerate monks!" Monk Sha was also very puzzled: "This king may be a sadist!" Tang Seng said: "And Don’t draw conclusions first, and wait until you see the king. Let’s not interfere in everyone’s internal affairs as much as possible!” The four masters and apprentices entered the city to meet the king. The king was overjoyed: "Tang Seng is a generation of eminent monks. It is a great fortune for our country to visit our country!"The king hosted a banquet in honor of the four Eastern monks. Bajie reminded: "King, as long as you serve good wine and good food, and more, don't let me eat too much." Country, you can’t have enough to eat.” Bajie shouted, “Stop talking, you’re not ashamed, I see those monks doing coolies outside the city, all of them are so hungry that they boast about their wealth!” The king's face was flushed: "The elder misunderstood. It was a group of thieves and monks who stole the treasures on the Jinguang Temple tower. It is also appropriate to give them a labor camp." The Tang monk felt sorry for the monks of the Jinguang Temple. King, can you be accommodating and spare those monks?" Bajie shouted again: "By the way, the monks in the world are one family, you have to give us some face!" The king pondered for a long time, then said: "I have a condition, As long as you can do it, I will let the monk of Jinguang Temple go." Wukong immediately seized the opportunity to ask: "What condition, the king said quickly!" The king said: "The condition is also very simple, that is, to retrieve the lost national treasure Come on, clean up this tower layer by layer, isn't it harsh?" Tang Seng was silent. But Bajie said in a low voice: "This is really difficult. Who knows where you lost your precious treasure. There is no clue at all, and the difficulty of detecting it is too great." Wukong winked at Tang Seng: "Master, you just leave Promise, there is nothing impossible to do with my grandson.” With Wukong’s support, Tang Seng agreed generously: “Okay, I promise to complete the task!” Wukong said: “Master, the matter has been investigated, and the treasure on the tower It was stolen by Nine-Headed Insect, the son-in-law of the Dragon King of All Saints, so let’s go get it back.” Tang Seng was overjoyed: “Wukong, go get the treasure quickly, I’ll wait for you here in Jisaiguo.” Wukong said : "This time I have to trouble Master to do something. I wonder if Master is willing?" Tang Seng said without thinking: "I am willing!" Wukong said: "The task of sweeping the pagoda belongs to you, Master. Our three brothers are all going to hunt down demons and seize treasures!" : "Master understands, you go!" The three apprentices made faces at Tang Seng, and walked away hand in hand. Tang Seng took a new broom and came to Jinguang Temple. The eminent monk of the Tang Dynasty came to sweep the pagoda. It was a strange event, and everyone came to watch the excitement. Tang Seng looked up at the pagoda, and it really was a good pagoda: The tower is forty-five feet high, with thirteen floors, colored glaze, and a layer of gold-plated copper on the top. There is a dragon head on the top, eight iron chains, and seventy-two bells.The upper and lower octagons are tied with eighty iron bells.There are one hundred and fifty-six lamps on the thirteenth floor, two copper pots on the top, one dew plate, thirteen iron rings, and portraits of the four heavenly kings engraved around the tower. Tang Monk clasped his palms together and recited the Sutra of Amitabha for a while, then walked into the gate of the pagoda and swept slowly with his broom. After sweeping one layer, Tang Seng's forehead was covered with fine sweat. After sweeping two layers, Tang Seng felt a little sore in his arms. After sweeping the three floors, Tang Seng felt dizzy. Tang Seng sat down to rest, and said to himself: "I have really become a person who does not work hard and does not know the five grains. I am a waste!" At this time, Tang Seng seemed to realize something: "This monkey spirit asked me to do this stupid work, just to let me experience his usual hardships!" After sweeping three more floors, a ray of light rose from the bottom of Tang Seng's heart. Tang Seng said: "I really like this pagoda! I don't know how many pagodas there are outside Chang'an City? After going to Xitian and returning to Chang'an, I want to go to the pagoda to spend my old age!" The light flickered in his heart , unremittingly illuminates his entire life path. Tang Seng finished sweeping the last floor, put down the broom, clasped his hands together and said, "Amitabha, Wukong gave me a chance to find my inspiration!" After walking several miles away from Jisaiguo, Bajie was still cursing: " We should ask the king for some taels of silver!" Tang Seng scolded: "The idiot is talking nonsense again, what is the use of the monks taking the silver?" Bajie said: "The days to come are still long, we must have some savings! Monk Sha was also a little annoyed: "We have gone through untold hardships and helped him find the treasure. He must at least give us some dry food!" Bajie added: "Instant noodles are the best!" Wukong said: "If you don't say it to your face, but talk nonsense behind your back, your virtue is not good!" The four masters and apprentices had no topic to talk about, and walked forward in silence. In front of it was a dark area, full of thorns, not a single bird in sight. Wukong said: "These thorns grow so special, the thorns are thin and hard, covering the sky and the sun!" Tang Seng said: "Wukong, this kind of thorns is called the bird does not stand, so there are no birds and flowers here! Only this way how to walk "Bajie laughed and said: "Master, don't worry, there is an old pig, there is no road on the ground, as long as the old pig is willing to arch, there will be a road!" Wukong yelled: "Quick arch, quick arch!" Bajie stretched out his long mouth and opened the way forward. A gust of wind blew by, and Tang Seng floated with the wind, and he floated to Muxian Nunnery! Four old men with white hair and childlike faces stood in front of Tang Seng, all of them looked solemn. Tang Seng asked in surprise, "Why did I come here?" The four old men said in unison: "We four gentlemen invited the elders here. We admire the elders' name and specially invite them to come and have a chat." Tang Seng saw that the four were not malicious, so he asked: "I wonder what the four immortals want to talk about?" The fairy said: "The elder is an eminent monk, I want to talk about philosophy with you!" The bamboo fairy said: "I want to talk about life with the elder!" Bai Xian said: "I will discuss my ideal with the elder." Juniper said: "I will talk about business with the elder!" Tang Seng praised and said: "The four immortals really have extraordinary temperament, and their conversations are all shocking." Songxian asked: "A one-foot vertebra, half of it is taken every day, and it will last forever. May I ask the elder, is this the principle of calculus?" " Tang Seng was very surprised and said: "Sure enough, the immortal has studied it deeply. This is a topic for the next few hundred years, and you have already studied it in advance." Songxian said: "This involves the issue of the invention right of calculus. I have to Intervene in advance, if my argument is valid, then the invention right of calculus belongs to the sages of our country, not Leibniz of Germany and Newton of England." Tang Seng said blankly: "It is not easy to overthrow it, but it needs to be proved It seems to be more difficult!" The four gentlemen applauded together: "This is an epoch-making famous saying, a true philosophical taste!" Zhuxian said: "Excuse me, elder, is it better to be humble, or to be a bit taller?" Tang Seng said: "I Pursue truth, but also chic and romantic!" Zhuxian said sadly: "I have been too modest all my life, my stomach was empty, so I didn't make much progress." Baixian said: "My ideal in life is to live long, but when I see You feel that your ideals will come to naught." Tang Seng comforted: "Xiang, don't be too sad, cheer up, each has his own practice." Juniper said: "I love my career very much, every day I am improving my overall quality and making myself more and more tough!" Tang Seng said: "The immortal man really has backbone, which is rare!" The four gentlemen put out vegetarian dishes and wine, and invited the Tang monk to taste it, while talking about poetry and Ci, it was a joy! Confucianism talks about elegance, but I don't know the whiteness of the East. Tang Seng was about to bid farewell to the four gentlemen, when the three apprentices rushed over in time. Wukong yelled: "Monster, why did you take my master captive here?" Tang Seng shouted: "Apprentices, please forgive me, they are not demons, they are immortals!" Bajie asked in amazement: "What happened to Master today? Turning outside?" Tang Seng couldn't help saying: "I have spent the most relaxed and happy night since I embarked on the road of learning Buddhist scriptures, I am so happy!" Wukong said: "As long as Master is happy, I am most happy I'm afraid to see Master's frown!" The four gentlemen had already left quietly. Tang Monk clasped his hands together and said, "Amitabha, at least I don't smell blood." Boom, boom, walk slowly. The four masters and apprentices came to a place, but saw Qionglou Yuyu in front of them, and the palaces and pavilions were brilliant, as evidenced by poems: Overlapping like Yaotai, The horizon scenery comes together. Sunshine haze curls up, The moon is white and the wind is clear. Wukong cheered and said: "My grandson has traveled so far, and I have never seen such a large-scale building!" Tang Seng nodded: "It really is a masterpiece. It can't be done without a big hand! I just don't know what kind of building it is?" Bajie said casually : "At first glance, it looks like a temple!" Wukong asked in puzzlement: "Why do idiots say that?" Bajie said: "It's quiet and quiet inside, no one talks, only the temple is so boring!" Wukong nodded and praised: "It makes sense, I didn't expect the pig's head to go all the way, but I have gained some knowledge!" , the building is indeed a temple. Three large characters are engraved on the temple: Leiyin Temple. Tang Seng said to the three apprentices: "Leiyin Temple is here, and the Buddha is inside. Let's kneel down quickly!" Tang Seng immediately knelt on the ground and kowtowed. Bajie also ran down: "It's finally here, this is the only day in my life!" Monk Sha knelt down: "Buddha, disciple Sha Wujing is polite!" Wukong stood still and reminded Tang Seng: "Master, I calculated the distance, and Leiyin Temple seems to be far away!" Bajie reprimanded: "Pohou, you didn't look at the map, why did you have a fever and talk nonsense, if you don't kneel down, it will make my Buddha angry, no Given the scriptures, didn’t those roads go in vain?” On the top of the hall sits the Tathagata Buddha. The Tathagata Buddha spoke: "Wukong, if you don't kneel when you see the Buddha, you are not sincere!" Wukong sneered and said, "I don't think this is Leiyin Temple, and you are not Tathagata!" Tang Seng gave Wukong a look: "No Nonsense, how could there be a fake Buddha?" Wukong still did not kneel: "Now there are all kinds of fakes, except that the mother is real, and the father may be fake!" The Tathagata clasped his hands together and praised: "Monkey, you Well said, let me show you a fake move!" A pair of golden cymbals flew out from Tathagata's hand, and Sun Wukong was tightly closed inside. Tathagata laughed loudly: "Tang Seng, do you understand? Tathagata also has lies." Tang Seng's eyes widened, and the facts shattered his fantasy. If you come to say in a pitiful tone: "Tang Seng, you are really stupid than I expected!" Tang Seng was very unconvinced, and cursed: "You are so courageous, you dare to pretend to be Buddha, it is really wicked!" For example: "I was just using the name of a celebrity to do some private affairs, and at most I infringed on the Tathagata's right of reputation. Compared with those who buy fake cigarettes and alcohol, I am not wicked." The more angry: "You not only deceived my feelings, but also vilified the image of Buddha, you will definitely not get a good death!" If you come to seriously say: "What you said is all empty words, I want to eat your flesh now." It's true!" Bajie scolded: "Monster, when my elder brother comes out of the golden cymbal, he will never let you go lightly." Ruolai said with a smile: "Pig head, don't mention your strength, I am the most What I like the most is your two ears. It’s delicious and crispy when served with cold drinks!” Bajie was frightened, and hurriedly said, “Monster, don’t mess around. I haven’t bathed for half a year. Sweat smells, I can’t eat it. Monk Sha has a lot of meat, you’d better eat him first!” Monk Sha glared at Bajie: “Second senior brother, you are not enough buddies, why did you push me out?” Bajie A little embarrassed: "Monk Sha, life and death are at stake, so we have to go our own way!" If you say: "I won't argue with you anymore, you are tired too, go to rest early, everything will be discussed after tomorrow!" If Come and go. The three masters and apprentices were tied to three pillars, and none of them could move, they could only talk to each other. Bajie couldn't stop talking, "Brother Monkey might sleep more comfortably in that golden cymbal than us!" Monk Sha retorted, "It's dark, stuffy and narrow in there, and you can't even stretch your feet out. Comfortable?" Bajie said: "Brother Monkey will change, he can become a small person, and the room will naturally be spacious." Tang Seng stopped and said: "You two, stop talking back, and prepare to escape with some energy! Bajie sneered and said, "Hey, Master is talking in his sleep before he falls asleep. I can hardly keep my two ears. Do I still hope to escape?" Monk Sha said confidently, "Daddy!" Brother will definitely find a way to save us." Bajie sneered: "He is in danger, but he still saves us, hum!" The three masters and apprentices stopped talking, and the night was as quiet as death. When Wukong came, he called softly: "Master, Bajie, where are you?" Bajie woke up from his dream.The rope was untied, and he touched his ears instinctively: "Hey, my ears are still there, you monster, you can't eat it anymore!" Wukong whispered: "Idiot, be quiet, this monster is powerful! Let's go!" !" The four master and apprentice escaped from Leiyin Temple and walked forward quietly, walking and walking. They always seem to be walking in the dark. At dawn, with a soft sound, the four master and apprentice fell down and were still in the main hall of Leiyin Temple. If Lai laughed loudly: "Pohou, you can't escape from my palm, what about my Tathagata's ability?" Wukong sighed: "I admit it!" In the dark, Wukong whispered: "This time the situation is quite tense, so don't talk nonsense, wait for me to take some time to move some heavenly soldiers and heavenly generals, so that this monster will fall!" Bajie was terrified: "Brother, you can go at ease, as long as I can keep these two ears, I will be lucky!" Tang Seng was more sober, and he suggested to Wukong: "Wukong, you have to learn how to prescribe the right medicine, and first find out the ins and outs of this monster. Even the background, it is easy to find someone to help!" Wukong nodded: "Apprentice understands!" Wukong went to work for a bag of cigarettes, and then came back: "Master, I have figured out that this place is called Xiaoxitian, and this temple is called Xiaoleiyin Temple!" It’s called Leiyin Temple, but there’s an extra small character!” Bajie shouted, “Master, that’s Pohou trying to deceive you, I don’t believe he’s gone so fast!” Wukong shouted, “You idiot, do you understand: time It is money, time is life!" Tang Seng asked: "Who said this? It is so sophisticated and philosophical!" Bajie answered first: "It was said by the people of Shenzhen." Wukong corrected and said: "Wrong, Franklin, an American, said that imported products!" Tang Seng said: "It doesn't matter who said it, as long as it is challenging. Have you found out the origin of that monster?" Wukong said: "He is the yellow-browed boy in front of the ancestor's hall in Donglai. He stole two treasures of the ancestor and came here as a slave!" Tang Seng praised: "No wonder his ability is so strong, so he came from a well-known and decent family! Wukong, you must be cautious about this matter." Deal with it, take care of your ancestor's face!" Bajie muttered endlessly: "I think Master must be out of his mind, and I still sympathize with such bad people!" Tang Seng said earnestly: "Bajie, being a teacher also has difficulties. All aspects have to be considered!" Wukong had already understood the master's intention: "Master, stop talking, I know what to do." Tang Seng said kindly: "Go!" Tang Seng closed his eyes and chanted the scriptures in a low voice: Shariputra, because form is empty, there is no vexation or bad appearance. Because of being empty, there is no feeling. Thinking of empty reason, no reason. Because of the emptiness, there is no form. Consciousness is empty, so there is no consciousness. Non-color different space, non-empty different color; Form is emptiness, and emptiness is form. Want to know that line, same is the case. Bajie couldn't listen anymore, and asked: "Master, the situation is so dangerous, do you still have the heart to recite the scriptures?" Tang Seng said: "This is the Mahayana Daji Jizang Sutra, and when I recite it, my courage will grow stronger!" "Bajie laughed: "Master's chanting is courageous, so you are also a coward!" Monk Sha said: "Bajie, don't interfere with Master's chanting, Master's baritone is very nice!" Tang Seng's mind was purified, The whole room also became ethereal. Tang Seng said to himself: "With a Buddha in your heart, you will not feel suffering when you suffer!" They ushered in another dawn. The light came in from the window, shining on Tang Seng's peaceful and solemn face. Wukong brought Donglai Buddha in, and Wukong shook his hand in front of Tang Seng's eyes: "Master, what's wrong with you?" Tang Seng said, "It's okay, I just walked out of the realm, did you catch the monster?" Wukong pointed to a boy next to the Patriarch Donglai and said, "This is the monster, you can't see it!" Fight?" The boy smiled and didn't answer, but looked at Tang Seng foolishly, with a regret that he didn't eat Tang Seng's meat. Patriarch Donglai accompanied the salute and said, "It's because of my incompetence in discipline, which made you wronged." Tang Seng laughed and said: "If it wasn't for him, I would not have had the chance to meet the ancestor. This is good, Dong Nan North, west, north, and all four directions have my relationship!" Bajie cursed quietly: "I don't know how to be ashamed!"