While the two were talking, a middle-aged man from behind took a step forward, hesitated, and interjected, "Can I follow you from now on?"

"Follow the little monk?"

Sanzang turned around and said in surprise, "The donor finally came out. It's better to go home and find your family."

"I have no family for a long time."

The middle-aged man said with a sad face, "Only one daughter died in the hands of Buddhists seventeen years ago in order to save me."

Sanzang trembled, clasped his hands together, and said, "Amitabha, the young monk plans to go to the northern border of Dashang to rescue the victims. If the donor is willing to go with us, let's go together."

"I, I also want to follow Buddha."

At this time, the old man who had just been treated by Sanzang also expressed his position, "My old man doesn't have any family members anymore."

"Buddha, I want to go home first."

Next to the old man, a slightly younger man looked guilty and said, "The kindness between Buddha and this girl can only be repaid when there is an opportunity in the future."

Behind them, the rest of the people also expressed their opinions one after another. Some wanted to leave, some wanted to follow, and each had their own choice.

Sanzang did not force anything and respected everyone's decision.

In the end, there were twelve people who chose to stay, all of whom had been imprisoned in the Pure Light Tower for too long. They had no family, no friends, and nowhere to go.

"Every donor, please cherish each one."

When the separation was about to begin, the Buddha looked at the seven people who were about to leave and said softly, "From now on, live a good life and never do evil."

"We remember the words of the Buddha. We will see you again in the future and cherish them."

The seven people said goodbye and left immediately.

"Qingqing, let's go too."

After seeing off the seven people, Sanzang spoke softly, "You go back to the far north, and I'm going to the northern border of Dashang. I'm on the way."

"Um."

Qingqing nodded and walked towards the north together.

Everyone headed north, but the first place they arrived from Qingdeng Temple to the north was not the northern border of Great Shang.
Chapter completed!