In Journey to the West, when Great Immortal Zhenyuan (master of Wuzhuang Temple) instructed disciples Clear Breeze and Bright Moon to present two ginseng fruits to Tang Monk.
The term “Sworn Brotherhood of Eight Bows” refers to an oath-bound fraternal bond in Chinese culture, signifying an exceptionally close, brotherly relationship. Rooted in ancient traditions, such sworn alliances were considered sacred and lifelong commitments.
In Journey to the West, the tales of immortals, demons, mortals, and ghosts unfold across the three realms (Heavenly, Mortal, and Underworld), which reflects the Daoist cosmology.