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

Summary

The passage describes a tense encounter between Pigsy and the court officials, where Pigsy demands the release of captives and official documents. He criticizes the aged court, mocking their ineffectiveness and lack of vigor. The king reluctantly provides the documents and invites Xuanzang and his companions to stay. After their departure, the king discusses with his ministers how to potentially detain or manipulate Pigsy and Xuanzang for their own purposes, revealing the court's manipulative nature and desire to exploit the travelers' abilities.

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