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

Summary

The passage explores the complex interactions between celestial beings and mortals during a fortune-telling encounter. A fortune-teller attempts to divine the fate of a young lady named Xin He and an old man, but Wu Kong warns against interfering with mortal destinies. Xin He ultimately declines the fortune-telling, recognizing the potential dangerous consequences of disrupting fate. The fortune-teller is left puzzled by the mysterious pair, unable to fully comprehend their true nature or origins. The narrative emphasizes the delicate balance of cause and effect, and the risks of revealing heavenly secrets in the mortal realm.

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