Calamities in Journey to the West? My heart and form are both void.

Summary

The story revolves around an old woman visiting an apothecary, where Wu Kong is planting magical peach trees and Xin He interacts with her. The narrative explores themes of fate, transient existence, and subtle kindness. Wu Kong carefully nurtures celestial peach trees with potential future cultivation, while Xin He shows unexpected compassion towards the elderly visitor. The old woman, seemingly a fading mountain goddess, appears to be on a final journey, reflecting on her past and accepting her limited remaining time with quiet dignity.

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