李卓吾先生批評西遊記 (Journey to the West), Vol. 8

"That one says: 'You break up a man's marriage like a murderer kills a father.' This one says: 'You force yourself upon a young woman and deserve to be caught.'

Idle words, chaotic clamor. Back and forth, the staff meets the rake. They fought until the sky was about to dawn, and the monster's arms felt sore and numb.

The two of them fought from the second watch until the east turned white. The monster could not withstand the enemy, broke formation, and fled. He turned into a whirlwind again, went straight back into his cave, closed the door tightly, and did not come out again.

The Pilgrim stood outside the cave door and saw a stone tablet inscribed with the words 'Cloud-Ladder Cave.' Seeing the monster did not emerge and the sky was growing bright, he thought to himself, 'I fear my master is waiting. I will return to see him first and then come back to capture this monster later.' He stepped on the clouds and, in a flash, arrived at the Gao family village.

Meanwhile, Xuanzang was talking of past and present with the elders, having not slept all night. He was just thinking of why the Pilgrim had not returned when he saw the Pilgrim standing in the courtyard. The Pilgrim put away his iron staff, straightened his clothes, and walked into the hall, saying, "Master, I..."