Xuanzang smiled and waved his hand, saying, "Your Majesty, the King, there is no need for such formalities. We have come today to bid you farewell."
"Ah!" The King was slightly surprised and quickly asked, "Are you, the Living Bodhisattvas, leaving so soon?"
Xuanzang nodded and said, "Amitabha Buddha. In accordance with the decree of the Emperor of the Great Tang, I am journeying to the Western Heaven to worship Buddha and seek the Scriptures. Until I reach Mount Meru, I dare not slacken for even a day."
"Now that Your Majesty has ascended to the throne and the people live in peace and happiness, my companions and I dare not delay any longer. After saying goodbye to Your Majesty today, we will set off immediately for our journey to the West."
The King hastily replied, "I have just ascended to the throne, and the nation is in need of restoration. I was relying on you to stabilize the domestic order. Now that you are leaving..."
