128: The monk saw it.

In the Daughter's Country, beautiful birds always flew across the sky, their colorful tail feathers shining brightly.

Peacocks are descendants of the Phoenix and are considered auspicious omens. Although the culture here is slightly different from the Middle Kingdom, peacocks are universally regarded as auspicious birds.

The Queen stood outside the palace gate, accompanied by the Grand Tutor, watching the peacocks fly by and the auspicious clouds swirling, her heart filled with joy.

The lotus fragrance in the city had not completely dissipated even now!

And all of this was thanks to Tang Sanzang's sermon.

Buddhism was now the state religion in the Daughter's Country, and Tang Sanzang was not only a national teacher in the Great Tang but also in the Xi Liang Womens Kingdom.

"Your Majesty, the Holy Monk is truly worthy of his title. Now, everyone in our kingdom lives in peace and contentment, and even evil deeds like theft, robbery, and kidnapping have significantly decreased. This is all due to the power of the Holy Monk's Buddha Dharma!" the Grand Tutor said to the Queen.

The Queen gazed at the sky, murmuring, "I wish he could stay, instead of just bestowing favors and leaving..."

"Haha, Your Majesty, rest assured, since the Holy Monk said he would return soon, I believe he will be back very quickly. You two still have a chance to meet again!" the National Teacher said with a laugh.

The Queen's smile held a hint of bitterness: "I hope so!"

While the entire nation rejoiced, a person in the shadows silently watched everything, their heart filled with hatred for Tang Seng.

"Damn it, I didn't expect that monk, after becoming a Buddha, would possess such abilities. And that extremely fierce Killing Intent doesn't seem like something a monk should have... How can compassion and Killing Intent be so perfectly embodied in one person?"

Lunar Star Lord's appearance was still that of the plain-looking palace maid. She had completely hidden her Immortal Qi to avoid being tracked by certain external forces, but ever since Tang Ku exposed her identity, she no longer concealed herself. Instead, she openly followed the Queen as a bodyguard.

Now, the entire Xi Liang Womens Kingdom was under the protection of the Buddha Dharma, which could be called a Buddhist nation. Even if she possessed immense power, it would be useless. So, she listened to Tang Sanzang's words and feigned compliance for a while, waiting for the right moment to carry out her plan.

"...However, it seems there are too few opportunities to exploit weaknesses in the Xi Liang Womens Kingdom now!" Lunar Star Lord thought to herself.

Suddenly, the auspicious clouds in the sky were disturbed by a powerful gust of wind. A figure in a moon-white monk's robe suddenly appeared in mid-air and then flew straight towards their direction.

The Grand Tutor's eyes were incredibly sharp; he immediately recognized it was Tang Ku and couldn't help but laugh, "Look, speak of the devil, isn't the Holy Monk already back?"

The Queen's eyes widened, and a smile appeared on her face: "I knew he would come back!"

The National Teacher chuckled to herself, saying, "Who was it just now, so anxious and worried!"

"Oh my, there's a distinction between ruler and subject, how can you still make fun of me, elder sister!"

The Queen feigned anger, "If you make fun of me again, I won't talk to you!"

"Alright, alright, Your Majesty's beloved Holy Monk has arrived. I suppose you won't care to talk to me anymore. This subordinate will take her leave!" the National Teacher said, covering her mouth with a laugh.

The Queen stomped her foot, showing her girlish side: "You... I... I really won't talk to you anymore!"

As the two laughed and teased, the Holy Monk was already before them. The monk brushed off non-existent dust five steps away, then strode over.

"Holy Monk, you... you're back!" The Queen's face flushed, and she bowed slightly to Tang Ku.

Tang Ku put his palms together and smiled, "Indeed, I am back. How are things in the kingdom? Is everything well?"

The Queen didn't answer but stared blankly at his clothes, then suddenly smiled, "You're still wearing these clothes?"

Tang Ku was momentarily stunned. Were they not on the same wavelength? But he quickly understood something, rubbed his nose, and smiled, "You made them for me, so I should wear them for a while longer!"

The Queen's face was full of joy: "You are truly strange, transforming from a sanctimonious defender of the Dao into a glib monk!"

The National Teacher covered her mouth and quietly retreated.

"By the way, I came this time to..."

Before Tang Ku could finish, the Queen pressed her finger to his lips and smiled, "I know you must have something important to do, but after this, please stay for a few more days..."

Tang Ku paused, this time not putting his palms together like a monk, but solemnly cupping his fist, "It would be impolite to refuse!"

"If you are free tonight, I will host a banquet in the Emerald Pavilion... I will... I will tell you my name!" Saying this, the Queen's face flushed, "You... you finish your business, and then we... we can talk!"

With that, the Queen followed the Grand Tutor's steps and hurried towards the back palace.

The Queen also knew that in this entire city, besides herself, only the former immortal Lunar Star Lord was worth his visit, and the so-called important matter naturally concerned her.

However, the ruler of a nation would not be jealous of this old palace maid. After all, no matter how beautiful she once was, she was now just a plain-looking middle-aged woman.

In the main hall, Lunar Star Lord revealed her figure, looking at Tang Ku, who was staring intently at the Daughter's Country Queen's retreating back, a hint of impatience in her expression.

"Were you very impatient just now?"

Lunar Star Lord was startled... The voice came from behind her.

Suddenly turning her head, a pair of hands like iron clamps had already gripped her neck. Tang Sanzang's cold gaze pierced her heart, leaving her unable to muster any resistance.

"Ho... Holy Monk... I... I haven't dared... dared to have any... any wicked thoughts these past few days... Why... why... why is this so..." Lunar Star Lord managed to utter these words, her eyes filled with terror.

Tang Ku said in a deep voice, "Back then... you didn't tell the truth, did you? Why did you descend to the Lower Realm?"

Lunar Star Lord's expression changed, and her eyes darted around, saying, "I... I don't understand what you mean... Where did this come from? I know... some Xingjun and immortals also escaped their physical bodies and fled to the Lower Realm... But... I don't know... who it was!"

"You're still lying to me!" Tang Ku's grip tightened gradually, and he said in a deep voice, "How much do you know about the Chechi Kingdom's matter?"

This time, Lunar Star Lord's expression finally changed. The feigned terror from before was nowhere near as genuine as her true terror.

"You're scared... hmm?" Tang Ku sneered, and suddenly felt a chill in his palm. Then his hand felt empty, only to see that what he was holding was a dark, shadowy mass, and the old palace maid's figure had already vanished, retreating fifty or sixty meters away.

Lunar Star Lord's face was filled with terror. She transformed into a black shadow and flew towards the sky.

"Oh no... Did that monk figure it out? But... but how did he know? Did he go to the Chechi Kingdom?"

Bang!

The black mist collided with a golden light, suddenly stopping. The monk's voice came from beside her ear, saying, "It seems I guessed correctly. You indeed have a conspiracy! Haha!"