Strange Stories From A Chinese Studio.

Summary

A tale of a mysterious encounter involving a Hu (a type of creature) burying a deer and later being confronted by a black beast. The beast, after discovering the deception, kills the Hu with a single claw strike. The story concludes with a philosophical commentary comparing the behavior of animals to greedy officials, highlighting the power dynamics and fear that exist in both animal and human societies, where the powerful prey on the vulnerable.

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