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

Summary

The passage describes a conversation between Xin He and Wu Kong about the consequences of interfering with mortal lives. Wu Kong warns Xin He against killing a wicked man, explaining that karma and divine rules prevent such actions. They follow the man, who visits a den of vice after buying fine clothes. Wu Kong reveals that despite appearing healthy, the man won't live long due to his own greed and actions. The narrative explores themes of divine intervention, moral consequences, and the unpredictability of human fate.

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