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

Summary

Xuánzàng, using Wù Chén and Bājíe as examples, engages children in understanding Buddhist teachings, while remaining vigilant against threats. Upon reaching a village, he requests water from an old woman, who eagerly welcomes him and his companions. The women's excitement at seeing men is palpable, with humorous exchanges about the peculiar customs of the village, where drinking from the Mother River supposedly ensures the birth of daughters. Xuánzàng, while maintaining his composure, is bemused by the women's fixation on him, reflecting on the oddity of the situation. The conversation veers into the absurdity of potential pregnancies from river water, causing humorous panic among the men.

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