Chapter 315 - 316: Master Wants to Convert Again
A group of people had already arrived at the Golden Light Temple; upon seeing the Imperial Guards, the monks inside hurriedly went to report, and Sand Monk along with others came out to greet them. Sand Monk noticed Sun Wukong and Zhu Bajie sitting in the sedan chairs, both wearing officials’ hats, as soon as he emerged.
Touching his head, Sand Monk said, "Big Brother, Second Brother! Could it be that the king has appointed you as officials?"
"Junior Brother Sand, you’re talking nonsense again. Our mission is to seek the Scriptures, not to become officials," Zhu Bajie said with a smile.
Sun Wukong got out of the sedan chair and said, "Junior Brother Sand, bring those two demons out. The king wants to interrogate them personally."
Sand Monk quickly said, "Big Brother, Second Brother, take me to the palace to see too, please!"
When Zhu Bajie heard this, he said with some surprise, "If you go, who will stay to look after the horses and our luggage?"
Hearing this, the monks of Golden Light Temple all said one after another, "Don’t worry, sirs, we will look after your horses and luggage."
Sun Wukong, upon hearing what the monks of Golden Light Temple said, nodded and spoke, "Wait here for us, take good care of our horses and luggage. Once we’ve presented the case before the king and cleared your names of any wrongdoing, we will let you go."
"Thank you, Grandpa!" the monks quickly expressed their gratitude.
Afterwards, Zhu Bajie and Sand Monk led a demon each, with the Imperial Guards clearing the way ahead; the group left the Golden Light Temple in a grand procession back to the Royal Palace.
By this time, the citizens inside the city had heard that demons were captured and all ran out to join the spectacle, filling the streets and alleys with onlookers.