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

Summary

The Great King expressed frustration at two seemingly clueless individuals exiting the palace. Pigsy, after departing from the water palace, pondered the character of Ling Gan Da Wang, concluding he was not malevolent. Frustrated by Xuanzang's lack of communication, Pigsy used magic to locate his group, discovering them near a village with a mourning sign. Xuanzang sought lodging and explained his identity as a monk from the Great Tang. An elder, initially surprised, eventually welcomed them, revealing a shift in attitudes toward monks in the region. This newfound acceptance contrasted with previous hostilities, hinting at evolving social dynamics.

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