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

Summary

In a monastery setting, tensions arise when Pigsy is reprimanded for disrespecting personal choices regarding names. Xuanzang emphasizes the importance of words and their impact. Meanwhile, a commotion occurs as a chicken and dog emerge from a water jar, lamenting their predicament. They discuss their master’s passive attitude toward finding a bride for the Great King and the potential consequences of their delay. As they ponder their situation, a woman climbs the wall, capturing their attention. Officials outside the monastery express confusion over the princess's whereabouts, hinting at hidden complexities behind her disappearance, tied to rumors of sacrificial offerings amidst a flood crisis. Pigsy cynically remarks on the absurdity of the situation, questioning the wisdom of those who believe in such tales.

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