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Scholar Han, descendant of a well-known aristocratic family, was very fond of guests. A man named Xu in the same village often went to his place to drink.
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The pursuit of Daoist cultivation is a recurring theme in classical Chinese literature. For instance, Journey to the West’s Sun Wukong voyages to the Spirit Terrace, Square-Inch Mountain seeking immortality from Patriarch Subodhi (Subhuti).
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Sun Wukong once again placed Tang Monk back on the road leading westward, accompanied by Bajie and Sha Wujing. Before long, they came upon an impressive building that, due to its towering height and lavish decoration, resembled a genuine palace.
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As soon as they crossed the Black River, the master and his disciples continued their journey westward, braving frost and snow.
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As soon as the Monkey King had been subdued, the demon rode a whirlwind and quickly caught up with the Tang Monk.
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After his lie was exposed by Wukong, Zhu Bajie was forced to patrol the mountain once more. This time, he dared not dawdle any longer. Straightening his robes and gripping his iron rake, he set out at once.