When the first watch of the night had sounded, the Monkey King was still not asleep. He crept over to Bajie’s bed and shouted directly into his ear: “Wake up, already!”
Sanzang journeyed alone through desolate mountains, his horse trembling under the midday sun. He journeyed for half a day, but not a single human being or dwelling was in sight. He was gnawed by hunger and disheartened by the rough road. Suddenly, a golden-spotted leopard lunged from the brush, sending the horse crashing to…