Classic · Journey to the West · Wu Cheng’en (original) · VoiceSmiths adaptation · 1592 · 4:40

The White Bone Demon

A sweet girl, a weeping old woman, a praying old man: the Monkey King sees one demon behind all three, and his Master will not believe him. Same cast as the Chinese episode.

StorytellerSun Wukong, the Monkey KingTripitaka, the MasterZhu Bajie (Pigsy)The White Bone Demon (true form)The demon as a village girlThe demon as an old man

StorytellerIn the mountains of the West, the monk Tripitaka and his disciples came to a lonely ridge. The Master was hungry, and he said:Tripitaka, the MasterWukong, we have not eaten all day. Go and find us something to eat.Sun Wukong, the Monkey KinglaughingMaster, there is not a house for a hundred miles! But there are red peaches on the southern peak. Wait for me!StorytellerWith one leap he was gone into the clouds. But on that mountain lived a demon made of white bones. When she saw the monk sitting by the path, her heart jumped with joy.The White Bone Demon (true form)whispersWhat luck! That is the Tang monk from the East. Whoever eats one piece of his flesh will live forever.StorytellerBut his disciples stood beside him, and she did not dare to grab him. So she shook herself, and became a lovely young girl with a face like the moon, carrying a jar of fragrant rice and a bottle of fried gluten.Zhu Bajie (Pigsy)Master! Look! A kind lady is bringing us food!Tripitaka, the MasterLady, where is your home? Why do you bring food out here?The demon as a village girlHoly father, my home is just to the west. My parents love to feed good monks. Please, take it all.Tripitaka, the MasterMy disciple has gone to find fruit. I cannot eat before he returns.StorytellerJust then Wukong came back with the peaches. His fiery golden eyes saw at once that this girl was a demon.Sun Wukong, the Monkey KingshoutingMonster! Where do you think you are going?Tripitaka, the MasterWukong! Why would you strike a good woman?Sun Wukong, the Monkey KingMaster, she is no woman. She is a demon who wants to eat you!StorytellerThe staff came down. But the demon slipped out of her body like smoke, and left a dead girl lying on the path.Tripitaka, the MasterYou wicked ape! You have killed an innocent person!Sun Wukong, the Monkey KingThen look in her jar, Master!StorytellerThey looked. There was no rice, only long white worms. There was no gluten, only frogs and toads jumping out. The Master half believed him. But Pigsy whispered in his ear.Zhu Bajie (Pigsy)Master, it is a trick. Big Brother killed the girl, and now he uses magic to fool you, so you will not say your spell.StorytellerSo Tripitaka said the Tight Band Spell, and the golden band on Wukong's head closed tight like iron.Sun Wukong, the Monkey KingcryingMy head! My head! Stop, Master, stop! Say what you want, but stop!StorytellerUp in the clouds, the demon ground her teeth.The White Bone Demon (true form)angryThat monkey is sharp. But I will try again.StorytellerSoon an old woman of eighty came down the mountain, leaning on a bamboo stick, weeping at every step and crying for her lost daughter.Zhu Bajie (Pigsy)Big Brother killed the daughter, and now the mother has come to find her!Sun Wukong, the Monkey KingStupid pig! A girl of eighteen with a mother of eighty? Can't you see this is the same demon?StorytellerAgain the staff came down, and again the demon flew away, leaving only the body of an old woman on the road. This time Tripitaka said the spell twenty times, and told him to go.Sun Wukong, the Monkey KingpleadingMaster, if you send me away, who will protect you on the road to the West?StorytellerThe Master's heart grew soft, and they went on. But the demon came a third time. Now she was an old man with white hair, holding prayer beads and chanting as he walked.The demon as an old manHoly monks, have you seen my wife and my little girl? They came this way this morning.Sun Wukong, the Monkey KingYou may fool the others, but not me! Three times now! This time you will not escape.StorytellerHe called the gods of the mountain to stand guard in the clouds. Then he struck. The demon's light went out forever, and on the ground lay a pile of white bones. On the backbone there were words: Lady White Bone.Sun Wukong, the Monkey KingMaster, look! This is what she really was.Zhu Bajie (Pigsy)Master, don't listen to him. He killed three people, and now he has written some words on the bones to fool you.StorytellerThe Master believed Pigsy, and his face grew cold.Tripitaka, the MastercoldMonkey, you have killed three people in one day. I do not want you as my disciple any more.Sun Wukong, the Monkey KingMaster, you wrong me. She was a demon who wanted to harm you. I killed her for you, and you believe that fool instead. Very well. I will go. I will go.Tripitaka, the MasterGo! If I ever see you again, may I fall into the deepest hell!StorytellerThe Master would not take his bow, so Wukong became four Monkey Kings and bowed to him from all four sides. Then, with tears in his eyes, he leapt into the sky and flew home to the Mountain of Flowers and Fruit.StorytellerWhat becomes of the Master without his Monkey? Listen to the next chapter.

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