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

Summary

Pigsy, after devouring a feast, expressed skepticism towards the village's child sacrifices to a demon, suggesting a hidden truth behind the situation. The elder, wary of trusting outsiders, reflected on past tragedies where families who attempted to escape were brutally killed. Despite their desperate circumstances, villagers felt trapped between the demon’s demands and the uncertainty of alternative solutions, like seeking help from a Taoist priest. Pigsy and his companions resolved to investigate the demon, leaving the elder anxious about the potential consequences. Xuanzang reassured him, emphasizing the need for clarity in their dire predicament, highlighting the complex nature of human motivations and fears.

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