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

Summary

The passage describes a tense scene involving mysterious characters, including a monk, a black bird, and a fierce sword strike that terrifies a small town. The narrative shifts to focus on a man named Qin San, who discovers an injured black-robed figure in his yard. Driven by fear and a desire to protect his family, he decides to carry the stranger away from his home, running desperately to ensure his family's safety. Despite the person's protests, he continues running until both he and the stranger collapse, with Qin San's final thought being that he did his best to protect his loved ones.

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