Defrocked Monk Mahaparinirvana stroked his beard in thought, and finally, with resolution, grabbed Li Ping'an's hand and said firmly:
"By my guess, aside from the True Buddha Temple, there's no other place for you in Chang'an now. Come with me to the True Buddha Temple!"
"True Buddha Temple? Is it alright for me to go there?"
Li Ping'an knew that Defrocked Monk Mahaparinirvana meant well and was speaking the truth, but that place belonged to Emperor Tathagata Dragon Tree Divine Monk, and he dared not trespass.
"Oh, at a time like this you're still dilly-dallying? I've still got some mutton legs and Western Gale Liquor left from this afternoon at the Drunken Immortal Residence. After we eat and drink our fill and have a great time, I'll take you to seek an audience with Emperor Tathagata tomorrow. His old man is always kind. As long as you tell the truth, he will surely take you in."
"But what if he doesn't take me in?"
