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

Summary

In the tale, a holy monk's kasaya was stolen by a cave demon, Xiong Jing, who has an unexpected fondness for Buddhism. The Mountain God, recognizing no lives were lost, suggests retrieving the kasaya, reassuring Xuanzang. However, Xuanzang struggles with his beliefs about good and evil, questioning the morality of humans versus demons. As they seek the demon, Xuanzang encounters Xiong Jing, who expresses reluctance to return the kasaya until after his mother's memorial. Xuanzang recounts a troubling event that reveals the true nature of the monks, leading Xiong Jing to reconsider his biases. The tension escalates as the demon grapples with the implications of Xuanzang's story and the loss of his friend.

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