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

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Summary: In this passage, Wu Chen and Pigsy confront a Daoist who attempts to use magical talismans to escape. Xuanzang reflects on the systemic injustice in the county, emphasizing that killing one corrupt official won't solve deeper societal problems. The group discusses human nature, bullying, and the cycle of oppression. They continue their journey towards the national capital, intrigued by rumors of a sacred temple with a mystical treasure that can absolve sins, while Xuanzang observes the stark social inequalities between the poor and the privileged elite.

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