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White Bone Demon
was very excited over the monk’s arrival, but also apprehensive. She knew
what a formidable foe Sun Wukong was. The mere thought of his iron rod sent
a chill through her already cold spine. She felt tormented by both temptation
for etermity and fear for a quick death. How could she snatch Tang Seng without
being harmed by his monkey bodyguard? Suddenly, she found the answer in the
bloodless bodies of her victims lying in the corner of her den.
When Ba Jie was
busy exploring the basket, the girl inched towards Tang Seng and was about to
… when Sun Wukong plunged himself between in front of her. His penetrating
eyes saw the true nature of a demon disguised as a girl. She was none other
than the White Bone Deman. Without hesitation, Sun Wukong struck and killed
her. Having anticipated the attack, the demon had actually escaped, leaving
behind her only a vision to trick her Wukong and the others. Sure enough, Tang
Seng was appalled at the killing, and began to punish Wukong by tightening the
magic ring on his head with his incantation. Only after Wukong's repeated plea
and explanation did Tang Seng stop.
The party resumed
their journey and was about to reach the foot of the White Tiger Mountain when
they caught the sight of a cottage and an elderly man tiptoeing at its gate
as if to expect some members of his family...
Text and translation
by Haiwang Yuan, © copyright 2003
Last update: October 8, 2003
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