Sun Wukong fell from the clouds and informed his master in detail about how the Taishang Laojun had collected the treasures.
话说孙悟空从云端落下，将太上老君收走宝贝的事情详尽地告知了师父。
Tang Seng repeatedly expressed his gratitude, his faith growing stronger, and with a devout heart, he resolutely continued westward despite the dangers ahead.
唐僧连连称谢，信念愈发坚定，怀着虔诚之心，不顾路途艰险，毅然往西前行。
He mounted his horse, Zhu Bajie shouldered the luggage, Sha Seng held the reins, and Sun Wukong wielded his golden staff, clearing the way as they descended from the high mountains.
他跨上马背，猪八戒挑起行李，沙和尚拉住马头，孙悟空手持金箍棒，开辟道路，径直从高山上往下走去。
The hardships of the journey, enduring wind and rain, were beyond words.
一路上，风餐露宿、披霜冒露的艰辛难以言表。
After traveling for quite a while, they encountered another mountain blocking their path.
师徒几人行了许久，前方又有一座山拦住了去路。
Tang Seng called out from his horse, “Disciples, look at that mountain; it is steep and treacherous. Be very cautious, for I fear there may be monsters trying to harm us again.”
唐僧在马上高声说道：“徒弟啊，你瞧那山势险峻，务必小心谨慎，只怕又有妖怪要来加害我们。”
Wukong replied, “Master, don’t think too much. As long as we remain calm and keep our spirits up, we will be fine.”
悟空回应道：“师父莫要胡思乱想，只要保持镇定，守好心神，自然不会有事。”
Tang Seng sighed, “Disciple, why is the journey to the Western Heaven so difficult? I remember leaving Chang'an City, going through spring, summer, autumn, and winter; it has been four or five years already. Why haven’t we arrived yet?”
唐僧感慨道：“徒弟呀，去西天的路怎如此艰难？我记得离开长安城后，历经春去夏来、秋去冬来，已然有四五个年头了，为何还未到达呢？”
Sun Wukong laughed, “Oh, it’s still early! Still early! We are like we haven’t even stepped out of the gate yet!”
孙悟空听了，呵呵笑道：“还早着呢！还早着呢！我们就如同还在大门里没出去呢！”
Zhu Bajie said, “Brother, don’t tell lies. Is there such a big door in the human world?”
猪八戒说：“哥哥莫要扯谎，人间哪有这般大的门？”
Sun Wukong replied, “Brother, we are just like we are still spinning around inside the house!”
孙悟空道：“兄弟，我们就好似还在屋子里面打转呢！”
Sha Seng chuckled, “Elder brother, don’t boast to scare me; where is such a big house? Besides, there’s nowhere to buy such large beams!”
沙僧笑着说：“师兄，莫要吹牛吓唬我，哪里有如此大的屋子，况且也无处能买到这般大的房梁呀。”
Sun Wukong said, “Brothers, in my view, if we take the blue sky as the roof, the sun and the moon as windows, and the four mountains and five peaks as beams, then the world is just like a spacious hall!”
孙悟空说：“兄弟，依我之见，把蓝天当作屋瓦，太阳和月亮当作窗户，四座山和五岳当作房梁，天地就宛如一个宽敞的大厅！”
Zhu Bajie remarked, “Alright! Alright! Let’s just say we’ll return after walking for a while.”
猪八戒听了道：“算了！算了！我们就当走了一阵子后回去吧。”
Sun Wukong replied, “Don’t say such things; just follow me!”
孙悟空说：“别乱说，只管跟着我走便是。”
The powerful Sun Wukong carried his golden staff horizontally, leading Tang Seng as they cleared the mountain path, moving forward.
神通广大的孙悟空，横着扛起金箍棒，引领着唐僧，开辟山路，一路向前。
Tang Seng, riding on his horse, saw a magnificent mountain scene in the distance.
唐僧骑在马上远远望去，瞧见一座极为壮观的山景。
The peak rose high, seemingly reaching the handle of the North Star, while the treetops appeared to connect with the sky.
山顶高耸，仿佛能触及北斗星的柄，树梢好似连接着云霄。
In the misty smoke, one could often hear the cries of monkeys at the mountain valley entrance; under the lush and chaotic tree shade, the cries of cranes among the pines could often be heard.
在青烟缭绕之处，时常能听到山谷口猿猴的啼叫；在翠绿杂乱的树荫里，每每能听到松树间仙鹤的鸣叫。
The mountain spirits capable of calling the wind and rain stood by the stream, teasing the woodcutters; while the foxes that had become spirits sat on the cliffs, frightening the hunters.
能呼风唤雨的山鬼站在溪边，戏弄打柴的人；修炼成精的狐狸坐在山崖边，令猎人惊慌。
This mountain was indeed wondrous! Look at the towering cliffs from all sides, and the surrounding area was exceedingly perilous.
这山着实奇妙！看那八面皆是高大巍峨的山崖，四周极为险峻。
The uniquely shaped tall pines resembled green canopies, while the withered old trees hung with vines.
形状奇特的高大松树如翠绿的伞盖，枯萎的老树挂着藤萝。
The spring water flowed down like a cascade, and the chill could raise the hairs on one's body; the peaks towered high, with the cool breeze stinging the eyes and startling the soul.
泉水飞流直下，寒气能使人冷得毛发竖起；山峰高高耸立，清风吹来，让人眼睛刺痛，魂魄受惊。
Occasionally, the roar of tigers could be heard, and the calls of mountain birds were often heard.
时不时能听到老虎咆哮，常常能听到山鸟鸣叫。
Fawns moved in groups through the thorns, leaping back and forth; while the roe deer and rabbits searched for food, running back and forth.
麂鹿成群地穿过荆棘，来回跳跃；獐子和兔子成群结队地寻找食物，前后奔跑。
Standing on the grassy slope, one could see no other travelers; deep in the valley, there were wolves all around.
站在草坡上，一眼望去不见其他行人；行至山谷深处，四周皆是豺狼。
This place surely wasn't where the Buddha practiced; it was entirely the realm of flying birds and roaming beasts.
此处想必不是佛祖修行之所，全然是飞禽走兽的领地。
Tang Seng entered this deep mountain with trepidation, feeling extremely desolate. He pulled the reins and called out, “Wukong! When I first vowed to climb the mountain, everyone sent me off from the city.
唐僧战战兢兢地进入这片深山，心中十分凄惨，拉住马，喊道：“悟空啊！我当初立志登山盟誓，众人送我出城。
On the way, I encountered 'the three-edged weapon', urging the 'Aristolochia' to move quickly.
在路上遇到了‘三棱子’，在途中催促着‘马兜铃’快走。
Searching for 'herbs' on the slopes and in the valleys, climbing mountains and crossing hills to pay homage to 'Fuling'.
在山坡和山涧寻找‘荆芥’，翻山越岭去参拜‘茯苓’。
I, like 'Zhu Li', am pure and upright; when will I return to the court to report to the emperor?”
我如‘竹沥’一般一身清正，不知何时才能回到朝廷向皇上复命呢？”
Sun Wukong listened, laughing coldly, “Master, you don’t need to worry. Don’t be anxious; just trust and move forward, and you will surely succeed.”
孙悟空听了，冷笑道：“师父不必担忧，心中别焦虑，只管向前走，必然会成功。”
The master and his disciples admired the mountain scenery as they walked, unknowingly watching the sun set.
师徒们一边欣赏山景，一边随意地走着，不知不觉太阳已然西下。
At that moment: “In the ten-mile-long pavilion, no travelers are seen; in the nine-layered heavens, the stars shine bright.”
正是：十里长亭不见行人，九重天上星辰显现。
All the boats on the eight rivers have returned to port; seven thousand counties have closed their doors.
八条河上的船只皆已回到港口，七千个州县都关上了门。
Officials from the six palaces and five residences have all returned home, and fishermen from the four seas and three rivers have put away their fishing rods.
六宫五府的官员都回府了，四海三江的渔夫都收起了钓竿。
The bells and drums of the two towers have sounded, and a full moon illuminates the world.
两座楼头的钟鼓敲响，一轮明月照亮了天地。
Tang Seng, looking far off on his horse, spotted layered pavilions and majestic halls in the mountain hollow.
唐僧在马上远远望见，山凹里有层层叠叠的楼台和重重的殿阁。
Tang Seng said, “Disciples, the sky is getting dark; fortunately, there are pavilions over there not far away. It must be a temple or monastery where we can stay the night and continue our journey tomorrow.”
唐僧说：“徒弟，此刻天色已晚，幸得那边有楼阁，且距离不远，想必是寺庙道观之类的地方，我们都到那里借宿一晚，明日再赶路吧。”
Sun Wukong replied, “Master is right. Let’s not rush; I’ll go take a look first.”
孙悟空说：“师父所言极是。先莫急，等我先瞧瞧情况如何。”
Sun Wukong leaped into the air to check, and indeed saw a temple gate.
孙悟空跳到空中，仔细查看，果真是一座寺庙的大门。
He saw: the brick walls shaped like an eight-character, painted with red powder, and the doors on either side nailed with gold nails.
只见：八字形的砖墙涂着红粉，两边的门上钉着金钉。
Layered pavilions were hidden by the mountains, and heavy palaces were concealed in the hills.
层层叠叠的楼台隐藏在山岭边，重重的宫殿隐匿在山中。
The Ten Thousand Buddha Pavilion faced the Tathāgata Hall, while the Morning Sun Pavilion responded to the Great Hero Gate.
万佛阁正对着如来殿，朝阳楼呼应着大雄门。
A seven-story pagoda was shrouded in mist, and three Buddha statues glowed brilliantly.
七层的宝塔云雾缭绕，三尊佛像光彩照人。
The platform of Manjushri Bodhisattva faced the shrine of the Kṣitigarbha (the protector of the temple), while Maitreya's hall was adjacent to the Great Compassion Buddha Hall.
文殊菩萨的台子对着伽蓝神（寺院护法神）的屋舍，弥勒佛的殿堂靠着大慈大悲的佛厅。
Outside the pavilion, green light danced, and purple clouds rose over the Void Step Pavilion.
观赏山景的楼外有青光舞动，步虚阁上有紫云升起。
The courtyard surrounded by pine trees was lush and green, and the abbot’s meditation hall was tranquil.
松树环绕的院门一片翠绿，方丈的禅堂处处清净。
Elegantly quiet and suitable for entertainment, the paths seemed to welcome visitors.
典雅幽静适宜娱乐之事，条条道路都好像在欢迎来客。
In the meditation area, monks were giving teachings, while the music room had many instruments playing.
参禅的地方有和尚讲经，演奏音乐的房间里有许多乐器在奏鸣。
On the Miao Gao Platform, night-blooming cereus fell, and before the Dharma platform, palm leaves (Buddhist scriptures) were growing.
妙高台上昙花飘落，说法坛前贝叶（佛经）生长。
It was indeed a sacred Buddhist site hidden by the forest, embraced by mountain peaks.
正是树林遮掩着佛教圣地，山峰环抱着佛寺。
Half the walls flickered with lights, and a row of incense smoke and mist blurred the view.
半边墙壁的灯火闪烁，一排香烟和雾气朦胧。
After Sun Wukong landed from the clouds, he told Tang Seng, “Master, it’s indeed a temple; we can borrow a place to stay. Let’s go.”
孙悟空从云端落下后，告诉唐僧说：“师父，果然是一座寺院，正好可以借宿，我们去吧。”
Tang Seng loosened the reins and headed straight for the temple gate.
唐僧放开缰绳，径直向前，来到了寺庙大门外。
Sun Wukong asked, “Master, what temple is this?”
孙悟空问：“师父，这是一座什么寺庙？”
Tang Seng replied, “My horse’s hooves have just stopped; my feet haven’t even left the stirrups, and you ask me what temple this is? It’s really unreasonable!”
唐僧说：“我的马蹄才刚停下，脚还没从马镫里抽出来，你就问我这是什么寺，真没道理！”
Sun Wukong said, “You, Master, have been a monk since childhood, and you must have studied Confucian books before explaining the Buddhist scriptures. Your language and reasoning are quite proficient, and you received favor from Emperor Taizong of Tang. With such big words on the door, how could you not recognize them?”
孙悟空说：“您老人家自幼出家为僧，理应学过儒家的书籍，之后才去讲解佛经，文辞和义理都颇为精通，又受了唐太宗的恩赐，门上有那么大的字，怎会不认识呢？”
Tang Seng scolded, “You mischievous monkey! You really lack knowledge in your words! I was just riding west, illuminated by the sun, and although there are characters on the door, they are covered in dust, so I didn’t see them.”
唐僧骂道：“你这调皮的猴子！说话真没见识！我刚才正朝着西边赶马，被太阳光照着，而且门虽有字，却又被灰尘遮住了，所以未曾看见。”
Hearing this, Sun Wukong bent down, then suddenly grew taller by two zhang, and
brushed away the dust, saying, “Master, please look.”
孙悟空听了，弯下腰，而后身子一下子长高了两丈多，用手拂去灰尘说：“师父，请看。”
There were five big characters written above: “Imperially Established Baolin Temple.”
上面有五个大字，是 “敕建宝林寺”。
Sun Wukong returned to his original form and said, “Master, who will go in to borrow a place to stay?”
孙悟空恢复原样，说：“师父，这寺里谁进去借宿呢？”
Tang Seng said, “I will go in. You all look unrefined, speak coarsely, and have stubborn and arrogant personalities. If you offend the monks here and they don’t let us stay, that wouldn’t be good.”
唐僧说：“我进去。你们几个长得丑，说话又粗俗，性格还很倔强傲慢，若是冲撞了这里的和尚，不让我们借宿，那可就不好了。”
Tang Seng put down his staff, loosened his cloak, tidied his clothes, and, with his hands together, directly walked into the temple gate.
唐僧放下锡杖，解开斗篷，整理好衣服，双手合十，直接走进寺庙大门。
Inside, he saw a pair of golden Vajra statues sitting high on either side, looking majestic and somewhat fearsome.
只见两边红漆栏杆里面，高高地坐着一对金刚塑像，模样威严且有些凶恶丑陋。
One had a dark blue face with beard like steel needles, looking alive; the other had a frown and round eyes, appearing quite clever.
一个是铁青色的脸、钢针一样的胡须，看上去像活的一般；另一个是紧皱眉头、圆眼睛，好像很机灵。
The left side had a fist like a diamond, protruding and as solid as wrought iron;
左边的金刚拳头突出，如生铁一样；
the right side had a large palm, thick as red copper.
右边的金刚手掌粗大，如同赤铜。
Their golden armor shone brightly,
他们身上的金甲连环，光彩夺目，
and the bright helmets and embroidered sashes fluttered in the wind.
明亮的头盔和绣带随风飘动。
Inside the temple, there were indeed many Buddha statues,
寺庙里确实有很多供奉的佛像，
and the incense burners made of stone were filled with vibrant incense.
石头做的香炉里香火正旺。
Tang Seng saw this and sighed, saying, “In our Eastern land, if someone also made such a large Buddha statue from clay for people to burn incense and worship, then I, as a disciple, would not need to go to the West.”
唐僧看见了，点头长叹道：“在我们东土，若是也有人把泥胎塑造成这般大的菩萨，供人烧香祭拜，那我这个做弟子的也就不必到西天去了。”
Just as he was sighing, he walked into the second layer of the mountain gate and saw the statues of the Four Heavenly Kings: the Guardian King, the Hearing King, the Growth King, and the Wide-Eyed King.
正在叹息之时，又走到了第二层山门里面，看到有四大天王的塑像，分别是持国天王、多闻天王、增长天王、广目天王，
These represent the idea of favorable weather and good harvests according to the northeastern and southwestern directions.
这是按照东北、西南方位来象征风调雨顺的意思。
After entering the second gate, he also saw four tall pine trees, each lush and green like a canopied umbrella.
进了第二层门后，又看到有四棵高大的松树，每一棵都像翠绿的伞盖一样茂盛，
Suddenly, he looked up and saw the Grand Hall of Great Strength.
忽然抬头，看到了大雄宝殿。
Tang Seng joined his hands in prayer, bowing sincerely.
唐僧双手合十，虔诚礼拜，弯下身子下拜。
After finishing his bow, he stood up, walked around the Buddha altar, and came to the back door, where he saw a statue of Guanyin sitting in meditation, facing the South Sea.
拜完之后站起来，绕过佛台，来到后门之下，又看到倒座观音普度南海的塑像。
On the walls were intricately carved figures of shrimp, fish, crabs, and turtles, their heads and tails sticking out as they played in the waves of the sea.
那墙壁上都是能工巧匠塑造的虾、鱼、蟹、鳖，它们把头和尾巴露出来，在海水波浪中嬉戏玩耍。
Tang Seng nodded several times in amazement and said, “How pitiful! These scaled creatures worship the Buddha, yet why are people unwilling to cultivate themselves?”
唐僧又连着点了好几次头，感慨万千地说：“可怜啊！这些长着鳞甲的生物都拜佛，人为何不肯修行呢！”
While he was admiring this, he saw a Taoist priest walk out from the third gate.
正在赞叹之际，又看到从第三道门里走出一个道人。
The Taoist, upon seeing Tang Seng’s unusual appearance and distinguished demeanor, hurriedly walked over and asked, “Master, where are you from?”
那个道人忽然看到唐僧相貌奇特，风度不凡，急忙快步走上前施礼问道：“师父是从哪里来的？”
Tang Seng replied, “I am here sent by the Emperor of the Eastern Tang to the West to worship the Buddha and seek scriptures. I have arrived at your esteemed place, and as night falls, I request to stay for the night.”
唐僧回答说：“我是东土大唐皇帝派来到西天拜佛求经的，今日来到贵地，天色已晚，请求借宿一晚。”
The Taoist said, “Master, please don’t blame me; I cannot make the decision. I am just a worker here, sweeping and ringing the bell. There is an old monk in charge of temple affairs. I will go inside to report to him. If he agrees to let you stay, I will come out to invite you in; if he doesn’t, I cannot delay you.”
那个道人说：“师父不要怪罪，我做不了主。我是在这里扫地、敲钟、干活的道人，里面还有一个管理寺庙事务的老和尚呢，等我进去禀报他一声。他要是同意留你们，我就出来请你们进去；要是不留你们，我可不敢耽误你们。”
Tang Seng said, “Thank you for your trouble.”
唐僧说：“麻烦你了。”
The Taoist hurriedly ran to the abbot and reported, “Master, there is a person outside.”
那个道人急忙跑到方丈那里报告说：“老爷，外面来了一个人。”
The monk immediately stood up, changed his clothes, adjusted his monk's hat, draped on his cassock, and quickly opened the door to greet him, asking the Taoist, “What kind of person is it?”
那个僧官立刻起身，换了衣服，按了按毗卢帽，披上袈裟，急忙开门迎接，问那道人：“是哪里来的人？”
The Taoist pointed and said, “Isn’t there a person behind the main hall?”
道人用手指着说：“在正殿后面不是有一个人吗？”
They saw Tang Seng, bare-headed, wearing a robe made of twenty-five cloth pieces, and stepping into a pair of mud-covered sandals, leaning against the back door.
只见唐僧光着头，穿着一件有二十五条布片的达摩衣，脚下蹬着一双沾满泥水的达公鞋，斜靠在后门那里。
The monk saw him and was very angry, saying, “You Taoist deserve a beating! Don’t you know I am a monk official? I only greet distinguished guests from the city who come to burn incense. Why did you misreport this situation and make me receive him? Look at his appearance; he doesn’t seem like a respectable monk, but rather a wandering monk. Now that it’s late, he probably wants to stay. How can we allow such a person to disturb our abbot? Just let him squat in the front corridor!”
僧官看见了十分生气，说道：“你这道人真该打！你难道不知道我是僧官吗？只有城里来的达官贵人来上香，我才会出来迎接。像这样的和尚，你为何虚报情况，让我来接待他！看他那副模样，不像是个正经和尚，多半是个四处云游的和尚，现在天晚了，想来是要借宿。我们方丈之中，怎能让他来打扰！让他到前面的走廊下蹲着就行了，你报我做什么！”
With that, he turned to leave.
说完就转身要走。
Tang Seng, hearing this, was filled with tears and said, “How pitiful! How pitiful! This is what it means to be looked down upon after leaving one’s hometown! I have been a monk since I was young, never having bad thoughts or desires, and when I read the Buddhist scriptures, I do not harbor anger that disrupts my meditation; I have never thrown bricks or tiles to destroy temples, nor scraped gold dust from the Buddha’s face. Alas! How pitiful! I don’t know if I offended heaven and earth in a past life, causing me to always encounter unkind people in this life! You, monk, do not keep us for the night, yet why say such cruel words to make us squat in the front corridor? If this reaches Sun Wukong, it won’t end well for you; that monkey will come in and break your legs with a single blow!”
唐僧听了这话，满眼都是泪水，说道：“可怜啊！可怜！这才是离开家乡就被人轻贱啊！我从小就出家做和尚，又不曾拜佛谶吃荤产生坏心思，看佛经的时候也不会心怀愤怒而破坏禅心；又不曾扔砖头瓦片破坏佛殿，也没有从佛像脸上刮下金粉。唉！可怜啊！不知是前世得罪了天地，让我今生总是遇到不好的人！你这个和尚不留我们住宿也就罢了，为何又说这种刻薄的话，让我们到前面的走廊下蹲着？这话要是不跟孙悟空说还好，要是跟他说了，那猴子进来，一棒子就把你的腿骨都打断了！”
Tang Seng continued, “Let it be, let it be; as the saying goes, one should prioritize etiquette. I will go in and ask him what he means.”
唐僧又说：“算了，算了，常言说，做人要以礼仪为先。我还是进去问他一声，看看他是什么意思。”
Tang Seng followed the footprints and entered the abbot’s door, where he saw the monk sitting inside in a huff, unsure if he was chanting scriptures or writing rituals for others, with piles of papers on the table.
唐僧顺着脚印，跟着他走进方丈的门里，只见那个僧官脱了衣服，气呼呼地坐在那里，也不知是在念经，还是在给别人写做法事的文疏，只见桌子上堆积着一些纸张。
Tang Seng did not dare to go any further, so he stood in the courtyard and bowed deeply, calling out loudly, “Old Abbot, I greet you!”
唐僧不敢再往里走，就站在天井里，躬身大声说道：“老院主，弟子向您问好！”
The monk was somewhat impatient at his entrance and returned a cold greeting, asking, “Where are you from?”
那个和尚对他进到里面来有些不耐烦，不冷不热地回了个礼问道：“你是从哪里来的？”
Tang Seng said, “I am sent by the Emperor of the Eastern Tang to the West to pay respects to the living Buddha and seek the true scriptures. Passing through this blessed land, night is falling, and I request to stay for the night; I will leave before dawn.”
唐僧说：“弟子是东土大唐皇帝派来前往西天拜见活佛求取真经的，路过宝地，天色已晚，请求借宿一晚，明日天不亮就走。恳请老院主行个方便。”
Only then did the monk rise and say, “Are you the Tang Sanzang?”
那个僧官这才站起身来说：“你是那个唐三藏吗？”
Tang Seng said, "I don't dare to claim that; I am indeed the one."
唐僧说：“不敢当，弟子正是。”
The monk said, "Since you are going to the Western Heaven for scriptures, how come you don't even know the way?"
僧官说：“你既然是去西天取经，怎么连路都不会走呢？”
Tang Seng replied, "I have never traveled this road before."
唐僧说：“弟子从来没有走过贵地的路。”
The monk said, "Go directly west for about four or five li, and you'll find a place called Thirty-Li Inn, where you can find food and lodging. It's not convenient for me to accommodate you distant travelers."
僧官说：“往正西走，只有四五里远的地方，有一个叫三十里店的地方，那里有卖饭的人家，方便住宿。我这里不方便，不好留你们这些远道而来的僧人。”
Tang Seng clasped his hands together and said, "Abbot, as the ancients said, temples, monasteries, and shrines are inns for us monks. Upon seeing the temple gate, there should be three sheng of rice offered. Why won't you accommodate us? What is the reason?"
唐僧双手合十说道：“院主，古人曾说，庵堂、道观、寺院，都是我们出家人的旅馆，看到寺院的山门就应该有三升米的施舍。你为何不留我们呢，这是何情况呢？”
The monk replied, "You wandering monk, why are you so glib? It’s inconvenient here, I cannot accommodate you."
僧官说道：“你这个云游的和尚，怎如此油嘴滑舌？我这里不方便，不能留你们。”
Outside, Sun Wukong grew impatient waiting; upon hearing this, his anger flared. He picked up his golden staff, smashed the door to pieces, and entered, shouting, "Monk, stop talking! Quickly arrange a meal and let my master rest!"
孙悟空在外面等得不耐烦了，听到这话，心头火起，拿起金箍棒，把那门打得粉碎，闯了进去，大声说道：“和尚，别多说了！赶紧安排斋饭，让我师父休息！”
The monk was terrified, trembling on the ground, and cried, "Oh dear! This is a quiet Zen temple; I cannot accommodate such fierce individuals!"
那个僧官吓得胆战心惊，哆哆嗦嗦地趴在地上，叫道：“爷爷呀！我这里是个清静的禅院，不敢收留你们这些凶恶的人！”
Sun Wukong shouted, "You monk, truly do not know what's good for you! My master is a high monk from the Tang Dynasty, traveling to the Western Heaven to pay respects and seek scriptures. You keep refusing his request to stay the night. If you keep talking nonsense, I'll demolish your temple!"
孙悟空喝道：“你这个和尚，真不识好歹！我师父是东土大唐来的高僧，前往西天拜佛求经，路过这里借宿一晚，你却百般推托。若再啰嗦，我就把你这寺院都拆了！”
Seeing Sun Wukong's ferocity, the monk had no choice but to stand up and instruct the attendant to prepare a meal and arrange rooms for Tang Seng and his disciples to stay.
那个僧官看到孙悟空如此凶恶，只得站起来，吩咐道童安排斋饭，收拾房间让唐僧师徒住宿。
At night, Tang Seng gazed at the bright moon in the sky, feeling a surge of emotions, and casually recited a long ancient-style poem: "The bright orb hangs like a precious mirror in the sky, reflecting the mountains and rivers in their entirety."
夜里，唐僧看着天上的明月，心中感慨万千，随口吟诵了一首长篇古风诗：“皓魄当空宝镜悬，山河摇影十分全。”
"At this moment, the brightness is the same for all ten thousand miles; tonight is the brightest of the year."
“万里此时同皎洁，一年今夜最明鲜。”
"Like a frosted cake floating far from the sea, yet resembling an icy wheel hanging in the azure sky."
“浑如霜饼离沧海，却似冰轮挂碧天。”
"In a lonely guest room with a cold window, the old man sleeps in a mountain village inn."
“别馆寒窗孤客闷，山村野店老翁眠。”
"Suddenly arriving at the Han courtyard, I am startled by the autumn hair; just reaching the Qin tower, I hasten the evening curtains."
“乍临汉苑惊秋鬓，才到秦楼促晚奁。”
"Yuan Liang's poetry is passed down in Jin history, while Yuan Hong is sleepless, drifting on the river boat."
“庾亮有诗传晋史，袁宏不寐泛江船。”
"The light floating on the cup's surface is cold and feeble, reflecting clearly in the courtyard, healthy as a celestial being."
“光浮杯面寒无力，清映庭中健有仙。”
"Every window echoes with verses of white snow, and each courtyard plays with icy strings."
“处处窗轩吟白雪，家家院宇弄冰弦。”
"Tonight I quietly enjoy this mountain temple; when will I return to my homeland together?"
“今宵静玩来山寺，何日相同返故园。”
Sun Wukong, hearing this, stepped forward and replied, "Master, you only know the brilliance of the moonlight and miss your hometown, yet you do not understand the meaning of the moon itself; this is the principle of the innate natural laws."
孙悟空听到这话，走上前回答说：“师父啊，你只知晓月色的光华，心中怀念故乡，却更不知月亮之中的含义，这乃是先天自然规律的准则啊。”
"On the thirtieth day of each month, the yang energy dissipates completely, and the yin energy becomes full, hence it is completely dark; this is called 'New Moon'."
“到了每月的三十日，阳气之金完全消散，阴气之水充盈圆满，故而全黑无光，这就叫‘晦’。”
"At this time, the moon intersects with the sun; between the New Moon and the Full Moon, it begins to absorb sunlight and generate light."
“此时月亮与太阳相交，在晦和朔的两天之间，感受到阳光的照射，开始孕育光芒。”
"On the third day of the new month, the yang energy first appears; on the eighth day, the yang energy increases, and half of the moon is illuminated by the sun, looking like a straight string, thus called 'First Quarter'."
“到了初三日，阳气初现；初八日，阳气加增，阴中已有一半阳光，这时月亮看起来像一条平直的绳子，所以称为‘上弦’。”
"On the fifteenth day, the yang energy is fully three parts bright, thus it is a perfect circle, called 'Full Moon'."
“到十五日，阳气三分全满，因此圆圆一轮，称为‘望’。”
"On the sixteenth day, a yin emerges; on the twenty-second day, a second yin emerges, so the moon appears straight like a string, hence called 'Last Quarter'."
“到了十六日，一阴生成；二十二日，二阴生成，这时阳中含有一半阴光，看上去也如绳般平直，所以称为‘下弦’。”
"On the thirtieth day, the yin energy returns to balance, reverting to the 'New Moon' state."
“到了三十日，阴气三分齐备，又回到‘晦’的状态。”
"This is the essence of cultivating the innate way."
“这便是先天之道的修炼之意。”
"If we can carefully nurture this yin and yang energy, returning to the true essence will lead us to see the Buddha and return to our original mind."
“若我们能细心温养这阴阳之气，九九归真，那时见佛和回归本心就容易了。”
The poem says, "After the First Quarter and before the Last Quarter, the medicinal properties are mild and the atmosphere is full."
诗曰：“上弦之后下弦前，药性温和气象全。”
"Harvest and return to refine in the furnace, with sincere heart cultivating the fruit to reach the Western Heaven."
“采得归来炉中炼，虔心修成果达西天。”
The Sand Monk smiled and said, "Elder brother, what you said makes some sense, but you only mentioned that the waxing moon represents yang and the waning moon represents yin, while in yin there is half of yang, corresponding to gold in water."
沙僧在旁边笑着说：“师兄你说得虽有道理，但你只提到月亮上弦属阳，月亮下弦属阴，而在阴中又有一半的阳，这对应的是水中的金；”
"But you didn't mention that water and fire have their own fates, and it's all up to Mother Earth to balance them."
“你却没提到：水火相生相克各有缘分，全靠土母来调和。”
"When the three are in harmony and unity, there will be no disputes; water flows in the Yangtze River, and the moon hangs in the sky."
“三者协调统一就不会有争执，水流在长江，月亮挂在天上。”
Upon hearing this, the elder was suddenly enlightened.
长老听了，顿时豁然开朗。
As the saying goes, "When one principle is understood, a hundred can be grasped; once the principle of non-birth is realized, it leads to the path of becoming an immortal."
正所谓，理明一通则百通，一旦悟透无生之理，便是成仙之道。
Zhu Bajie stepped forward and grabbed his master, saying, "Master, don’t listen to their nonsense; it will waste your sleep. This moon: although it sometimes wanes, it will soon be full again, just like I am not perfect since birth."
八戒上前拉住师父说：“师父，别听他们乱讲，耽误了睡觉。这月亮啊：虽然有时缺了，但不久又会圆，就像我生来就不完美一样。”
"When it’s meal time, they complain about my big belly, and when I take a bowl, they say I drool."
“吃饭的时候嫌我肚子大，拿碗又说我有口水。”
"He is blessed with intelligence earned through cultivation, while I have accumulated fate through my dullness."
“他是聪明修来的福气，我却因为愚钝积下了缘分。”
"I believe once you obtain the true scriptures, you can settle the karma of three lifetimes and ascend directly to heaven!"
“我觉得你取得真经后就可以了结三世的业障，然后直接升天！”
Tang Seng said, "Alright, my disciples have worked hard on the road; let’s rest first, and I will read this scripture."
唐僧说：“好吧，徒弟们走路辛苦了，先去睡吧，等我把这卷经文念一念。”
Sun Wukong replied, "Master, you are mistaken; you have been a monk since childhood. Which scripture from your childhood are you not familiar with?"
孙悟空说：“师父错了，你自幼就出家做了和尚，小时候的经文，哪一本不熟悉呢？”
"However, you received the order from the Tang Emperor to go to the Western Heaven to pay respects to Buddha and seek the great scriptures."
“却又领了唐王的旨意，去西天拜见佛祖，求取大乘真经。”
"Now, your achievements are still incomplete, you haven't seen Buddha, nor have you obtained the scriptures; which scripture are you reading?"
“现在功业还没有完成，佛祖没有见到，经文也没有取到，你念的是哪一卷经文呢？”
Tang Seng said, "Since I left Chang'an, I have been traveling daily, constantly on the move. The scriptures I learned as a child may have faded from my memory. Fortunately, I have some free time tonight to review them."
唐僧说：“我自从离开长安，每日都在跋涉，天天都在奔波，小时候的经文恐怕都生疏了。幸好今晚有空闲，让我温习温习。”
Sun Wukong said, "In that case, let’s go to sleep first."
孙悟空说：“既然如此说，我们先去睡吧。”
The three of them lay down on a rattan bed and fell asleep.
他们三个人各自躺在一张藤床上睡下了。
Tang Seng closed the Zen hall door, lit the silver lamp, opened the scripture, and silently read and recited.
唐僧关上禅堂的门，把银灯挑亮，铺开经本，默默地看着念诵。
It was just at that moment when the drum sounded from the tower, the surroundings were quiet, and the lights on the fishing boats along the river were extinguished.
正是：楼头刚刚响起鼓声，人烟安静，野外的江边渔船上的灯火熄灭的时候。
