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Caged Boys
- Xuanzang, Monkey King, Pigsy, and Sandy arrive outside Bixu, now Young Master's City.
- They discover caged boys outside every house, prompting concern and a need to investigate.
King's Illness and the Monk's Cure
- A Taoist monk offered a girl as tribute to the king, who later fell ill.
- The monk's cure involved 1,111 boys' hearts, leading to the city's caged children.
Taoism vs. Buddhism
- Taoism, rooted in Lao Shu's teachings, emphasizes harmony with the Tao, nature's order.
- Often, villains disguised as Taoist monks create tension between Buddhism and Taoism in the story.