His eyes widened, and his body trembled involuntarily.

He then covered his lower body tightly with both hands, fearing that something unexpected might happen.

Then, he quickly hid behind Yang Jian and Zi Shou, stammering, "How...how did we encounter bandits?"

"And why are bandits now targeting women instead of money?"

Zi Shou, who had been silent until now, finally spoke up: "Robbery?"

His voice carried a hint of disdain.

"Looking at your coarse linen clothes and your poor appearance, how much silver do you have on you?"

Zi Shou's words were like a knife, piercing straight into Tang Sanzang's heart.

His face flushed red, and he wanted to refute but couldn't find a suitable reason.

Just when he was so embarrassed that he didn't know what to do.

Then Zi Shou continued, "Your delicate skin and frail appearance are quite to the liking of those mountain bandits."

Upon hearing this, Tang Sanzang's fear intensified, and his body trembled even more violently.

He hurriedly pleaded with Yang Jian and Zi Shou, "You two capable men, please quickly drive them away and send them on their way!"

However, Yang Jian calmly said, "Holy Monk, our duty is only to ensure your safety."

His tone was calm and indifferent, as if he didn't care about Tang Sanzang's plight.

"They only want to rape you, they won't hurt your life, why are you so afraid?"

Yang Jian's words plunged Tang Sanzang into an ice cave.

This made him widen his eyes and look at Yang Jian in disbelief.

To everyone's utter surprise, Yang Jian would say something like that.

However, Tang Sanzang's lips trembled incessantly, but he couldn't utter a single word.