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

Summary

A woman, irritated by a barking dog, expresses her frustration while an old dog, sensing her distress, stops barking. Inside a pharmacy, Tai Bai notes the troubles of youth wanting to end their lives. A young man appears, soaked from the rain, and Tai Bai helps him, indicating he’s not dead yet. An old black dog remains by the young man’s side, developing a sense of intelligence and attachment. The young man awakens confused, grateful for his life-saving medicine. Tai Bai, indifferent to the boy's struggles, advises him to choose a better path in life. The young man introduces himself as Zheng Huai Yi, reflecting on his near-death experience and expressing his willingness to help.

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