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Are you saying it's not a preposterous one?

However, Gu Ming couldn't care less about reasoning with these people.

"What's the noise? What's the noise?"

At this time, an old monk with a red face came out, followed by several disciples.

"Master!"

A group of monks stepped forward to salute.

This person is the abbot of this place, and it is said that he is more than 200 years old.

"Poor monk Xuanzang, see the abbot!"

The monks in the temple call it the master, but Tang Seng is reluctant to call it that way, after all, the name of the master is a bit similar to the Jianghu sect.

"You are some eminent monk from the Great Tang Dynasty?"

The abbot's tone was rather condescending, even disdainful and sarcastic.

Although Monkey King didn't like Tang Monk very much on weekdays, he belonged to the same camp after all. Seeing the old monk's arrogant attitude, he immediately stepped forward and replied, "My master is not only an eminent monk of the Tang Dynasty, but also the younger brother of the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty!"

"Wukong must not be rude!"

Tang Seng habitually scolded.

"Hehe, your disciple looks... really ancient."

The abbot glanced at Sun Wukong, and thought he was very educated and said something.

The implication is nothing more than ridiculing Sun Wukong's ugliness, like a monkey.

Sun Wukong is not a good stubble, Tang Seng can bear it, but he can't bear it, so he immediately retorted: "Yes, I am your ancestor!"

This is actually true. No matter how old this old monk is, he has only lived for more than 200 years. Monkey King is much older than him.

"you you……"

The old monk was so angry that his chest hurt.

"Don't blame the abbot, this poor monk has always been stubborn..."

At this time, Bai Suzhen, who stood on the sidelines and watched coldly, couldn't help but whispered: "It seems that the monks in this temple are really snobbish."

Gu Ming nodded: "Well, the terrain here is remote, and these people have never seen anything in the world, so it is inevitable that they are a bit arrogant.

But don't pay attention to them, this place is one of the difficulties in learning from the Western Paradise, not only can we not stop it, but also facilitate it..."

After much tossing, finally under Monkey King's insistence, the white dragon horse was tied to the backyard.

However, the other party was upset and deliberately arranged Gu Ming and others in the most dilapidated row of rooms in the temple.

After that, the abbot pretended to send people to arrange a fast meal for Tang Seng and others.

It's not enthusiasm, but an opportunity to show off.

As soon as he entered the table, Tang Seng couldn't help being surprised... On the table, there were all kinds of things flying in the sky, running on the ground, and swimming in the water, and wine pots and wine glasses were also placed on the table.

Shouldn't monks abstain from meat and alcohol?Why don't the monasteries in the West Panha state not abstain from these things?

In fact, Gu Ming could tell at a glance that these so-called big fish and big meat were all vegetarian. They were made with ingredients such as tofu and potatoes, but they were made in a realistic style, which looked like meat.

The flagon was actually filled with tea.

From this point of view, the monks in this temple are abstaining from meat on the surface, but they have broken the precept in their hearts. Otherwise, why do they have to make these imitation meat?

Utensils for holding tea, do you have to use wine pots?

It can be seen from this that the so-called clear rules and precepts are nothing more than a formality in the minds of these people.

Gu Ming saw it, Bai Suzhen saw it, Sun Wukong saw it too, only Tang Seng didn't see it.

However, Gu Ming and others didn't point it out.

Tang Seng frowned, couldn't help but closed his eyes and chanted sutras silently...

Seeing this, the abbot couldn't help but glared at Tang Seng with a smug look and asked: "Elder Tang, I heard that the Tang Dynasty has always been prosperous, so I'm afraid that our simple food and drink won't be able to catch the attention of the elder?"

"Amitabha, poor monks have always been vegetarians, these poor monks who drink and eat are really..."

"Hahaha!"

Hearing this, the abbot couldn't help laughing: "Elder Tang, the old monk naturally knows the precepts of monks, and all these wine and dishes are vegetarian, but they are made delicately.

how?Could it be that Elder Tang has never seen such a fast meal in Datang? "

vegetarian diet?

After saying this, Tang Seng just woke up.

He hadn't seen it before, it was because others knew that he kept the rules, so they didn't want to hold such a banquet on purpose.

In fact, Datang is full of talents, such a plain banquet is nothing at all.

Some wealthy families often have fasting people in their homes, but they are not used to light vegetarian food, so this kind of meat-like vegetarian food appeared.

Not only the style is realistic, but also the taste is very realistic.

This group of people had never been to the Tang Dynasty, but only heard about it occasionally. When they saw Tang Seng and others dressed in plain clothes, they took it for granted that the rumors were wrong, and the Tang Dynasty was nothing more than that.

Therefore, there is an inexplicable sense of superiority, and there is no lack of ridicule between words.

To put it simply, it is a typical case of judging people by their appearance.

"This……"

Tang Seng was about to answer, but Gu Ming replied first: "Elder Tang is a devout Buddhist practitioner. When he was in Tang Dynasty, he was invited into the palace by the emperor. He also lived in a secluded room and studied Buddhism hard.

How can it be compared to you who are well-informed and familiar with astronomy and geography..."

As soon as these words came out, the muscles on the abbot's face couldn't help shaking...

Why couldn't he hear the sarcasm in Gu Ming's words?

However, at least he has lived for more than 200 years, and he is considered to be some city. He no longer shows off his treasures, but asks: "The Tang Dynasty is thousands of miles away, and I don't know what are the different customs and customs, and what treasures are produced..."

"Actually, it's nothing, everyone is just farming, running a small business, watching a play, listening to a ditty or something.

To talk about treasures... I don't know where to start.

However, as far as I know, Elder Tang seems to have a good cassock..."

"Cascade?"

The abbot froze for a moment, then smiled meaningfully.

"Speaking of cassocks... the old monk has become a monk here since he was a child, and it has been more than 200 years since he was a child, so he is quite famous.

The king of our Xipanha Kingdom, and many nobles will send several cassocks to the old monk from time to time, so far, the old monk can't tell how many pieces..."

A disciple sitting on the side comprehended it, and immediately said: "Master, why don't you bring a few boxes here so that everyone can follow suit."

"This... I'm afraid it's not very good?"

The abbot pretended to say something, and at the same time glanced at the shabby cassock Tang Seng was wearing.

Even if he threw away the unused cassock, it would still be several times better than the cassock Tang Seng wore...

Therefore, the cassock that Gu Ming just mentioned... is full of disdain.

"What's wrong? You see that the cassocks on Elder Tang's body are all torn like this. The master is always kind, why don't you give one to Elder Tang..."

"Hahaha, what you said makes sense, then go and bring a few boxes over and let Elder Tang choose."

Upon hearing this, Tang Seng hurriedly said: "Thank you, Abbot, for your kindness, but the poor monk can still wear this cassock..."

"Elder Tang, why bother to show kindness to the poor monk? We are all monks, so there is no need to be polite, go and bring the cassock quickly."

"Yes!"

So, at that moment, several disciples ran to carry three large boxes over.

"Elder Tang, there are more than a hundred cassocks for this old monk, and these are just some of them. The elder can just choose whatever he wants."

"Abbot, the poor monk really doesn't need..."

The abbot's face darkened: "Elder, do you dislike the old monk's wearing it? Most of these cassocks are kept in storage, and they have never been worn once.

You open the box and present the cassocks to Elder Tang one by one. "

"Yes, Master."

So some disciples opened the box and took out the cassocks one by one.

The workmanship of these cassocks is indeed very exquisite, some are even inlaid with gold threads, or embellished with beautiful jade, which makes people dazzled.

However, Sun Wukong has been showing disdain.

Before the other party finished showing off, Sun Wukong didn't get up and said: "What are these cassocks? My master's cassock..."

"Goku!"

Tang Seng stopped in time.

Because he doesn't want to argue with the other party, and he doesn't want to show his cassock.

That cassock is called the brocade cassock, which was handed over to Guanyin by the Tathagata, and then passed on to Tang Seng by Guanyin.

The cassock is embedded with seven treasures, which can prevent water and fire from invading, and can protect oneself from evil spirits.

On weekdays, Tang Seng has been carefully collecting them, and he is reluctant to wear them at all.

Tang Seng still understands the truth of not revealing wealth. Since the other party likes to show off so much, there must be greed in his heart. If he sees the brocade cassock, he may not know what will happen.

In the end, Gu Ming fanned the flames from the sidelines: "Elder Tang, the abbot is so enthusiastic and has shown so many cassocks. As the saying goes, come and don't be indecent, why don't you show it out for everyone to taste?"

"But……"

Tang Seng wanted to say something, but Sun Wukong had already run out: "Master, my old grandson will take the cassock for them to see."

Now that the matter has come to this point, Tang Seng has no way to dissuade him.

Not long after, Monkey King fetched a package and slowly released it in front of everyone...

As soon as you untie it, you can see the rays of light overflowing.

At this moment, the room was silent, and everyone's eyes were focused on the package.

"Alright!"

This time it was finally Sun Wukong's turn to be proud, he yelled at everyone, and then slowly lifted his cassock.

When he saw the whole picture of the cassock, the abbot immediately stood up and rubbed his eyes... He was a little dazzled.

"Sure enough...it really is a treasure..."

Several elders in the monastery couldn't help muttering to themselves.

Tang Seng sighed secretly, and said to Sun Wukong: "Alright Wukong, put it away quickly."

"and many more!"

The abbot gave a quick drink, walked over tremblingly, and looked at the cassock carefully.

Monkey King deliberately asked: "Old monk, can you see clearly?"

"Look... I can't see clearly, my old man's eyes are dim, so I can't see clearly."

"Then stand a little farther away and look."

The abbot really took a few steps back, watching without blinking.

After watching for a while, he actually bowed to Tang Seng: "Elder Tang, I have a merciless request."

Tang Seng hurried forward to help him: "The abbot doesn't need to be too polite. If you have something to say, it's okay to say it."

"I beg the elder to take this cassock back to the meditation room to observe carefully for one night, and how about returning it to the elder tomorrow morning?"

"This……"

How could the Tang monk be willing to borrow the cassock?But it was not easy to refuse straight away, so I couldn't help pondering, thinking of some excuse to refuse.

Unexpectedly, the other party actually knelt down: "Elder, even if I beg you..."

"Abbot absolutely must not!"

Tang Seng had no choice but to reach out to help again.