In "Journey to the West", a classic masterpiece that is deeply rooted in the hearts of the people, there are many kinds of amazing fairy treasures. However, have you ever wondered why those goblins always take risks and have to rob Tang monk's meat, instead of directly stealing those fairy fruits that are close at hand? For example, the ginseng fruit of Zhenyuan Daxian is a veritable elixir! Isn't there a goblin who has ever thought of stealing this top-notch tonic directly?
"Journey to the West" is not only a novel about a fantastical journey on the road to learning scriptures, it is more like a treasure that hides many deep meanings and secrets. Among them, the question of why the goblins have a soft spot for Tang monk meat and turn a blind eye to such a precious ginseng fruit is enough to make people puzzled.
Speaking of the ginseng fruit of Zhenyuan Daxian, it is a magical existence. According to the saying, this ginseng fruit blooms for 3,000 years and bears fruit for 3,000 years. You say, which goblin is this kind of treasure not impressed? But the strange thing is that in the whole "Journey to the West", no goblin seems to have really touched this idea.
There's actually a story behind that. To be honest, it turns out that there are really goblins who have stolen ginseng fruit, and it is not an ordinary small character, but Huaguang Bodhisattva. However, the fate of this bodhisattva after eating the ginseng fruit was miserable. It is said that he was not only severely punished by the Burning Lamp Ancient Buddha, but almost broke up his soul. This incident has been passed on as a terrifying lesson in the goblin world, and countless goblins have been deterred.
You may ask, who is Huaguang Bodhisattva? The predecessor of this bodhisattva was named Ma Shan, who was originally a flame of a divine lamp, and later cultivated into a human form. In the Romance of the Gods, he was the wick of the Burning Lamp Daoist, and was later accepted as a disciple by the Burning Lamp. Burning the lamp ancient Buddha, the big man at the level of the originator of the mountain, the blow to Huaguang Bodhisattva is naturally extraordinary. With such a background, the story of Huaguang Bodhisattva has become a night talk of the goblins.
And Huaguang Bodhisattva's stealing of ginseng fruit is not simply for the sake of immortality. Legend has it that he took the risk because of the temptation of the white bone spirit. This white bone spirit, with both beauty and scheming, made Huaguang Bodhisattva willingly jump into this trap. It can be seen that even immortals cannot escape the pain of the love network.
The implications of this matter are far-reaching. First, all the goblins are afraid of stealing ginseng fruits; Second, it also made the goblins realize that even the treasures of the gods are not just to be taken for themselves. As a result, this incident became a warning: stealing things from the heavens can have unimaginable consequences.
Back to our original question, why don't the goblins steal the ginseng fruit, but desperately grab the Tang monk meat? The reasons are actually simple – fear and risk assessment. Although Tang Monk meat is precious, it is much less risky than Zhenyuan Daxian who directly offended the Heavenly Realm. In addition, the legend of Tang monk meat also has the effect of immortality, which makes the goblins prefer to choose a relatively "safe" target.
Moreover, don't forget that Tang Seng is a disciple sent by the Buddha to learn scriptures, and he is not only surrounded by the protection of the Buddha, but also guarded by masters such as Sun Wukong, Zhu Bajie and Sha Seng. This kind of "high-risk, high-reward" adventure undoubtedly has an irresistible attraction for those goblins who are bent on achieving quick success.
From another point of view, the goblins' attachment to Tang monk meat also reflects their inner greed and short-sightedness. They would rather risk being defeated by the Monkey King than try to achieve quick success. This mentality, to a large extent, determines their choice.
In the world of "Journey to the West", there is a deep cause and effect relationship behind every choice. The elves' choices are not only a simple manifestation of confrontation and desire, but also a reflection of their character, fate, and the logic of the entire story. Every adventure, every choice, is part of the trajectory of their destiny.
In general, the goblins' respect for ginseng fruit in "Journey to the West" and their obsessive pursuit of Tang monk meat are not just a simple storyline. Behind this is a deep cultural connotation and a discussion of human nature. Through these stories, we can see not only the richness of mythology, but also the deep understanding of morality, fear, desire, and choice of the ancients. "Journey to the West" is not only a childhood memory, but also a mirror, reflecting the multiple faces of human nature.