Journey to the West: Please, Go Out and Fetch the Scriptures.

Summary

In this passage, Tang San is preparing to embark on his Westward Journey to retrieve scriptures. Bodhisattva Bodhi and Guanyin attempt to delay his departure by suggesting a Water and Land Dharma Assembly. Tang San cleverly negotiates the terms, insisting on distributing Immortal Peaches to the believers. This leads to Bodhisattva Bodhi reluctantly agreeing to obtain Immortal Peaches from the Heavenly Court, with Guanyin tasked to persuade the Jade Emperor to provide them, all to prevent Tang San from leaving immediately.

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