Chapter 414 - 398 The Weapon is Gone_2
"My three sons have always been fond of martial arts. Today, with devout hearts, they wish to become your disciples and learn some martial arts. We hope the Master will open your magnanimous heart, steer the vessel of mercy, and instruct them. They will surely repay you with wealth enough to replenish a city."
"This..."
Xuanzang couldn’t help feeling somewhat troubled, partly because King Hua had personally come to request his help, making it hard for Xuanzang to refuse. However, accepting the request would mean his three disciples would have to teach the princes martial arts, potentially causing delays to their journey. Hence his hesitation.
Seeing this, King Hua hurriedly said, "I hope the Elder will consent. Surely you wouldn’t force me, a king, to kneel down and beg you."
"I dare not! I dare not!"
Xuanzang quickly replied, "It’s just that we are on our way to the Western Heaven Seeking Scriptures, and I’m afraid we cannot stay long in Yuhua State City."
King Hua replied with a smile, "Don’t worry about that. The honored Elders are just to stay here for a while. Whenever free, the three Elders can teach my three sons some martial arts. How much they learn will depend on their own abilities. When the time comes for you to leave, you can continue on your journey. If the honored Elders can agree to this, I am sure to reward you handsomely."
Seeing this, Xuanzang had no choice but to agree.
When Sun Wukong saw that Xuanzang had agreed, he spoke up, "Your Thousand Years Old, you really don’t understand. We monks always welcome more disciples! Since your sons are earnest in their pursuit of goodness, we can take them as our disciples and ask for nothing in return."
At this point, Zhu Bajie also interjected, "Right! We don’t ask for anything in return. Just make sure there are enough good food and wine every day to satisfy this Old Zhu."
Seeing that Sun Wukong and the others had agreed, King Hua was overjoyed. He immediately ordered a grand banquet to be prepared in the main hall of the royal palace to entertain Xuanzang and his disciples and arranged for them to stay in the palace.