Ziqi said with a smile, "Elder, in my opinion, this kasaya has changed hands at least five times since it was made. Although it looks shiny and new on the outside, its inside has been tainted by at least five different energies.

Such treasures, having passed through many hands, are generally unwanted by most. After acquiring it, we would have to ask an Artifact Refining Master to re-forge it, which is quite troublesome and consumes a lot of time and energy."

Tang Sanzang nodded subconsciously, aware that second-hand items would depreciate, but he hadn't expected this kasaya to have changed hands five times already; it was utterly imperceptible! So it seems that even the Bodhisattva has given this poor monk Buddhist hand-me-downs.

Turning to Sun Wukong, he asked, "Wukong, what do you think?"

"Sell it, of course, sell it. Once it's sold, you'll have money to repay debts, and you might even have some left over. How wonderful is that," Sun Wukong egged on from the side.

Tang Sanzang asked quietly, "Wukong, what happens if I don't repay the debts?"

"Hehe~ The last one who didn't repay is still enduring torture in the Heavenly Prison!"

Tang Sanzang couldn't help but shiver. Sent to the Heavenly Prison? This poor monk still has to go to the Western Heaven to obtain the scriptures; how could I be thrown into prison? Surely the Bodhisattva will forgive me!

He brought his palms together in a respectful bow and said, "I appreciate your efforts in taking back this Jinlan Kasaya."

Yu Sha kept a smile and stepped forward, taking back the kasaya from Sun Wukong's hands.

"Ding~ 2,100 Merit Coins have been credited~" A crisp sound came from within Tang Sanzang's clothes.

Ziqi bowed with his hands clasped in front and smilingly said: "Elder, you can handle the repayment yourself in the Three Realms Mall; we won't disturb you further, we bid farewell."

Yu Sha also bowed and softly said, "Farewell!"

The two rose upon a cloud of white, carrying them towards the Heavenly Court.

Tang Sanzang stood amidst the harsh cold winds, sighing heavily.

Sun Wukong chuckled, "Little monk, you've got money now, why the sighs?"

"My kasaya!"

"Material possessions, they are all just material things, no need to dwell on them! Hurry, get on the cart, let's continue on our journey."

Tang Sanzang climbed onto the cart, entered inside the horse carriage, and nestled into the blankets—this place is warmer. The Bodhisattva even thought to have me ride a horse, isn't that asking for this poor monk's life?! Traveling eighty-one thousand miles to Spiritual Mountain, no one in this world could endure it on horseback.

Tang Sanzang opened his Three Realms Mall account, went to his backend, and clicked on 'Repay.'

"Ding~ You have repaid 1,000 Merit Coins, three Xuanhuang Coins, 500 Purple Coins.

Three Realms Bank reminds you: Easy borrowing with timely repayment makes future loans a breeze. Wishing you a pleasant life and a smooth journey."

Tang Sanzang looked at the balance on his phone, still over a thousand Merit Coins, just enough for one more loan. He secretly resolved to make money.

Tang Sanzang called out, "Wukong, where are all those trouble-making demons you talked about? When will we encounter them?"

"Little monk, don't rush! When it's time to meet them, we naturally will. How about we put up a sign for Demon Suppression?"

Tang Sanzang doubted, "Would that work?"

"I, Old Sun, during my travels in the past, have seen some traveling sorcerers. They all carried signs, some telling fortunes, some reading Feng Shui, and some looking at love matches.

Old Sun thinks, traveling monks and traveling sorcerers are not much different."

"Alright, let's do as you say, Wukong."

Sun Wukong flicked his ear and the Jingu Bang suddenly elongated in his hand. He blew upon it and said, "Transform!"

The Jingu Bang whirled and flew out, suddenly transforming into a long banner in the air that slapped onto the top of the horse carriage. On the banner was written: Demon-suppressing and Demon-eradicating Immortal Techniques, Buddhist method of saving the wronged souls. It fluttered in the wind.

The White Dragon Horse trod along the rugged path and it wasn't long before they spotted a figure walking slowly with the aid of a wooden staff.

The passerby glanced at the horse carriage unintentionally, but suddenly his eyes brightened, waving his hand excitedly he called out, "Mage, Mage~"

"Whoa~" The horse carriage stopped.

Sun Wukong, dressed in a tiger skin cape, chuckled and said, "Hey~ Why do you block the path of Old Sun?"

The young man panicked and shouted, "Demon, demon!" He immediately retreated backward, slipping and falling with a slap, scrambling backwards in a fluster.

"Please, demon, don't eat me! I haven't bathed in thirty days."

"I, Old Sun, am the Great Sage Equalling Heaven, Sun Wukong, not a demon!"

"Wukong, stop scaring him."

Tang Sanzang emerged from the carriage, dressed in a majestic tiger skin coat, resembling a mountain king.

The young man on the ground rolled his eyes and fainted from fright.

Tang Sanzang was momentarily stunned, then coming to his senses, he reprimanded, "Wukong, look, you've scared him into fainting again."

"Hey~ little monk, Old Sun thinks it should've been you who scared him into fainting."

"Nonsense, as a teacher, my entire presence exudes a compassionate and amiable aura. Quickly carry him onto the carriage, lest he freeze and fall ill down there."

Sun Wukong jumped down from the carriage, grabbed the young man from the ground, and placed him inside the carriage.

Moments later, the young man slowly came to and upon lifting his head to see two strong men clad in tiger skins, he trembled with fear and quickly knelt down and knocked his head on the ground, crying out in terror, "Spare my life, great king, spare my life! I have elderly and young ones at home, please spare this humble one."

Tang Sanzang hurried forward to explain, "Donor, there is no need to panic, we are not bad people!"

Sun Wukong squatting beside, chuckled and added, "That's right, that's right, we are not bad people."

The young man's eyes rolled back white as he felt another wave of fainting coming over him.

After a strenuous effort to explain, the young man finally accepted that the two were neither evil spirits nor violent robbers, but rather two mages.

"Hey~ when you blocked Old Sun's path just now, was there something you needed?"

The young man hung his head and sighed, "My name is Gao Cai, a servant of Lord Gao from Gao Village. A demon fell for the beauty of my master's daughter and has taken her as his wife in our home for three full years.

My family head is displeased, saying that the daughter has brought in a demon spirit, which is not proper conduct—it ruins our family's reputation and no respectable family wishes to associate with us, hence he wants to send this demon spirit away.

But the demon spirit refused to leave and has confined the daughter in his quarter for half a year now, not letting her meet her family.

My family head gave me some silver and instructed me to seek out mages to deal with the demon.

In my quest, I haven't stayed in one place, having sought out three or four people—ineffective monks and useless Taoists who could not subdue the demon spirit.

The old master scolded me, claimed I was incompetent, and gave me another five cents of silver for expenses, telling me to seek out a capable mage.

Just now, when I was on the road and saw the divine light here, I diverted and hurried over, seeing the long banner hoisted on your carriage, I thought I had encountered a mage of great Mana, hence daring to stop you."

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