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

Summary

The passage describes an encounter between Xuanzang, Wu Kong, and a mountain lord named Shan Jun. During their interaction, Shan Jun takes Xuanzang's staff but returns his cassock. Wu Kong helps clean the cave after disturbing the mountain lord's space. Shan Jun invites Wu Kong to stay in the mountains, but he declines, preferring to continue his journey west with Xuanzang. Later, Xuanzang feels disappointed in Wu Kong for not warning him about the mountain lord, but eventually realizes the importance of their journey and apologizes. The narrative reflects on their relationship, the challenges of their westward journey, and the changing seasons.

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