New Journey to the West
Po Leung Kuk Choi Kai Yau , Kok . Karina - 12
The Journey to The West , an expedition known across the world for its mysterious gods ; the composed and levelheaded Xuan Zang ; the mischievous monkey king Sun Wu Kong ; the gluttonous Pigsy ; the man-eating sand demon Sandy ; and Xuan Zang ’ s trusty steed Yulong . Their odyssey to retrieve manuscripts from India has put them in the way of many monsters , beasts , calamities and tests . Although most of them were created by the Buddha for the 81 tribulations Xuan Zang needs to face before attaining Buddhahood , a little slip of the Buddha ’ s hand has broken the group of friends apart .
“ Master , Master , where are we going next ?” Pigsy lamented , tugging his grime-smeared ears and licking his pudgy snout .
“ Hush , you don ’ t need to complain about everything do you ?” Wu Kong smacked Pigsy upside the head with his pole encrusted with inscriptions and jewels . He snickered behind his hand , lest his master Xuan Zang reprimands him yet again for teasing his “ inferiors ”.
As they quarreled , an unknown figure crouched behind the bushes , an evil smirk on her pristine white face . She lifted her hood and waved her hand over her face , immediately transforming into a young little girl . Lifting her hand , she summoned poisonous fruit and put them into a basket hanging of her gangly arm .
“ Do you want some fruit ? It ’ s delicious ! Here , you can try some ...” Xuan Zang seemed taken aback by the offer , whilst the greedy Pigsy was already licking his lips in anticipation . But only Wu Kong was glaring at her with his special eyes . This seemingly innocent girl was a disguise created by the evil demoness called White Bone Spirit , whom ate human flesh and right now desired Xuan Zang ’ s flesh .
A loud thud came from her , and at the speed of light Wu Kong retracted his pole , sneering at her unmoving form .
“ What have you done ...” Xuan Zang gazed down in horror , dread painted across his face as trepidation ran through his blood , gasping loudly as no blood came out , and yet she had no pulse . He shook it off , pointing an accusing finger at Wu Kong
“ Master , she ’ s a demoness ! She ’ s not to be trusted , I saw it with my very own eyes . She ’ s not human at all !” Wu Kong asserted Xuan Zang , who immediately picked her body up .
“ I demand you bury her at once ! I never knew you to be such a heartless person .” Xuan Zang shook his head , disappointment flooding his features . Wu Kong could only stare at the ground in shame and embarrassment , as he dug a small makeshift grave for the corpse .
Later that day , an old woman came up , and it happened all over again .
“ Have you seen my granddaughter ? She ’ s about this tall and a cute , petite face ...” The old lady waved her hands frantically , and Xuan Zang tried to alleviate her to no success . He shot Wu Kong a glare , but he was too busy staring at the old woman again . How could this be ? That malignant spirit had already been hit to death by him , how could she appear again ? Wu Kong shrugged it off and smacked the old lady right on the head .
“ Again ! She ’ s innocent ! How could you do this , this is all wrong and you should not be hitting anyone ! You ’ re just here to protect me aren ’ t you !” Xuan Zang shouted at Wu Kong again , albeit being a calmnatured person . And yet again , Wu Kong could only keep quiet and stand there , humiliated again .
For the last time , an old man stalked up to them angrily .