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

Summary

In a contemporary tale, a Taoist and a monk seek to recruit a seemingly fortunate character, Yan Yu, who possesses treasures. Despite their enticing offers of protection and support, Yan Yu remains suspicious and refuses to join them, cleverly evading their intentions. However, she is ultimately captured by the Avalokiteshvara Bodhisattva, who insists she must cultivate and avoid calamities. Yan Yu protests her capture and longs for freedom, yet finds herself in a bamboo forest, realizing her situation is more complex than mere luck. The story explores themes of fate, destiny, and the struggle between desire for freedom and the demands of higher powers.

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