Chapter twenty-seven
The cadaver demon mocks Tang Sanzang three times.
The holy monk, in anger, banishes the Handsome Monkey King.
shīmósānxìtángsānzàng尸魔三戏唐三藏shèngsēnghènzhúměihóuwáng圣僧恨逐美猴王
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Refusal to Depart
Five Villages AbbeyMaster Zhenyuan, having become close friends with Wukong, insists they stay for five or six days. Sanzang refuses to delay further and departs despite the hospitality.
Journey to a Rugged Mountain
White Tiger RidgeThe group encounters a treacherous mountain. Wukong clears the path while Sanzang expresses concern about the dangers, including wild animals and natural hazards.
Food Request Dispute
White Tiger RidgeSanzang demands vegetarian food but Wukong refuses, citing lack of villages or markets. Their argument escalates until Wukong claims to spot red-tinted peaches on a distant mountain.
First Deception as a Girl
White Tiger RidgeThe white bone demoness, aware of Sanzang's value, plans to attack him but is deterred by Bajie and Wujing's presence. The demon transforms into a captivating girl carrying vases and approaches the group to offer food.
Wukong Attacks the Demon
White Tiger RidgeWukong recognizes her disguise and attacks the demon, who uses a magic trick to escape by abandoning her body. The food she offered is revealed as maggots and frogs.
Bajie's Accusation and the Tight-Fillet Spell
White Tiger RidgeBajie accuses Wukong of killing the girl, causing Sanzang to recite the Tight-Fillet spell against him. Sanzang refuses to continue with Wukong after he kills an innocent commoner. Wukong pleads for forgiveness, reminding Sanzang of his kindness and past debts. After a tense exchange, Sanzang reluctantly forgives him.
Second Deception as an Old Lady
White Tiger RidgeThe demoness reappears as an elderly woman, claiming to be a grieving mother searching for her daughter. Bajie warns Sanzang of the deception, but Wukong attacks and kills the transformed demon.
Wukong Attacks the Demon
White Tiger RidgeWukong recognizes the disguise again and attacks the demon, who escape by abandoning her body again.
Sanzang's Threat to Wukong
White Tiger RidgeAfter killing another demon (the old woman), Sanzang threatens to send Wukong back again. Bajie mocks Wukong for wanting to return empty-handed, sparking a heated argument about greed and loyalty.
Third Deception as an Old Man
White Tiger RidgeThe demon reappears as an elderly man searching for his lost family.
No More Escape
White Tiger RidgeRecognizing the deception, he attacks and kills the demon, revealing her true form as 'White Bone Demoness'.
Wukong's Banishment
White Tiger RidgeBajie accuses Wukong of murder, prompting another recitation of the Tight-Fillet Spell by Sanzang. After repeated accusations and Sanzang's refusal to believe Wukong, the monk writes a letter of banishment. Wukong performs a tearful farewell ritual, instructs Wujing about future threats, and departs via magic, leaving them to his departure in frustration.
Wukong Reflects on His Journey
Flower-Fruit MountainAfter suppressing his anger, Wukong departs from his master using the cloudsomersault to return to Flower-Fruit Mountain. During his travel, he encounters the high tide of the Great Eastern Ocean, which stirs memories of Sanzang and causes him to cry before continuing.