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

Summary

In a conversation between Tai Bai Jin Xing and Sun Wukong, Wukong expresses his lack of plans and preference for leisure. Tai Bai suggests Wukong assist him, hinting at a task related to Xuanzang's journey to the Western Heaven. The discussion reveals issues in the Chechi nation, where an imbalance favoring monks leads to societal decline and poverty. Tai Bai describes how the neglect of farming and the rise of laziness among the populace result in suffering, exacerbated by the king's poor decisions. He mentions three Taoists who intervene during a drought, causing chaos while attempting to help, highlighting the absurdity of the situation.

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