Chapter eighteen
At Guanyin Monastery, Sanzang escapes adversity.
At Gao Village, the Great Sage subdues the demon.
guānyīnyuàntángsēngtuōnàn观音院唐僧脱难gāolǎozhuāngxíngzhějiàngmó高老庄行者降魔
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Wukong Fights at Black Wind Cave
Black Wind CaveWukong returns to Black Wind Cave after Bodhisattva intervenes. Finding it deserted, he burns the cave to the ground, retrieves the cassock, and departs victorious.
Reunion and Offerings at Monastery
Observation Platform MonasterySanzang reunites with Wukong, who returns the cassock. Monks celebrate and prepare offerings for a ritual.
Journey Through the Wilderness
Old Gao VillageMaster and disciple travel through wilderness for six or seven days before spotting a distant village.
Arrival at Old Man Gao Village
Old Gao VillageWukong and Sanzang survey the village, deeming it suitable for lodging before encountering a local.
Gao Cai's Story and Old Man Gao's Lament
Old Gao VillageOld Man Gao tells how a man named Zhu Ganglie from Fuling Mountain married his daughter, but gradually became a pig demon and imprisoned her. Distraught, Old Man Gao pleads with Sanzang and Wukong to rid his house of the demon and save his daughter.
Discussion of Weapons and Attendants
Old Gao VillageAfter a vegetarian feast, Old Man Gao asks about their weapons and needs for battling the demon. Wukong reveals his golden-hooped rod from an embroidery needle. He insists no attendants are needed but requests companions to care for Sanzang. They visit the rear building where Old Man Gao's daughter is held.
Investigation of the Demon's Lair
Old Gao VillageWukong smashes a copper-welded door to find Miss Three, who explains the demon leaves at night and returns only in fog.
Wukong's Transformation
Old Gao VillageWukong disguises himself as Miss Three and hides in the rear building to ambush the demon.
The Demon's Stormy Arrival and Revelation
Old Gao VillageA violent storm signals the pig demon's arrival. Wukong, pretending to be Miss Three, feigns illness and tricks the demon into lowering his guard. After a struggle, Wukong forces him to reveal he is Zhu Ganglie and confronts him about his crimes.
Wukong Confronts the Demon
Cloudy Paths CaveWukong drops his disguise and challenges Zhu Ganglie, who transforms into the wind and escapes to his lair. Wukong gives chase, determined to bring him to justice.