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

Summary

Tai Bai Jin Xing, an old man, finds himself in a precarious situation after a visit from two officials demanding incense money for a so-called immortal, Ling Yuan Shang Xian, who is actually a demon extorting the area. Despite his financial struggles, Tai Bai feels compelled to pay the hefty sum of 100 taels to avoid trouble. His younger companion, Wu Kong, expresses a carefree attitude about the situation, suggesting that rebelling against such demands is futile. Tai Bai reflects on the predetermined fate of the mortals and the complexities of their world, feeling helpless yet resigned to accept the current state of affairs.

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