Li Ling's final words struck Xuanzang like a bolt of lightning, leaving him rooted to the spot, completely dazed and unable to recover his senses for a long time.
No matter how much Ruyan chattered away beside him, Xuanzang simply could not utter a word.
After a long while, Xuanzang finally regained his composure. He looked at Li Ling, brought his palms together, and asked, "I wonder if this poor monk might have an audience with Prime Minister Fang?"
Chapter 21