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

Summary

Wu Kong and Xuanzang encounter an old man while traveling west. The old man, initially wary of Wu Kong and the boy, learns they are not harmful demons but are on a quest to pay respects to Buddha. He warns them about dangerous mountain demons at Yellow Wind Ridge, emphasizing that many who enter never return. Despite the old man's skepticism about their abilities, Xuanzang expresses confidence in their strength. The old man, Wang Lao Tou, shares tales of the villagers and their daily lives while Wu Kong entertains the children, dispelling fears about demons. The boy admires Wu Kong's skills and dreams of having a group of monsters like him.

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