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

Summary

The narrative revolves around a corrupt county official and a group of outsiders, led by Xuanzang, who confront the injustices of the legal system. The official dismisses the concept of equality, asserting that only power and money dictate justice. He offers to spare lives for financial contributions, revealing the pervasive corruption that equates merit with monetary gain. Characters like Li Hu and Pigsy express their disdain for the official's arrogance and the absurdity of a system that values wealth over righteousness. Xuanzang, realizing the futility of reasoning with such corruption, acknowledges the deep-rooted issues within the society. The tale highlights the moral decay within authority and the struggle for justice in a world where power trumps ethics.

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