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

...begging for food in shops and seeking meals wherever we go. How could we accept gold, silver, or fine silks?" The Pilgrim stepped forward, opened his hand, and grabbed a handful of the money. He called out, "Gao Cai! Yesterday I troubled you to lead my master, and today he has accepted a new disciple. I have nothing to reward you with; take this broken silver and gold as travel money. Use it to buy straw sandals. In the future, if there are any demons, bring more of them to me, and I will have further rewards for you." Gao Cai accepted the money and kowtowed in thanks. Old Gao insisted, "Masters, if you will not accept the gold and silver, please at least accept these coarse clothes as a small token of my heart." Sanzang replied, "For us who have left the household, to accept even a thread of improper gain would make salvation difficult for a thousand eons. If you would, just let us take the leftover cakes and fruits from the banquet for our dry rations, and that will be enough." Bajie said from the side, "Master, Senior Brother, if you don't want it, fine. But I have been his son-in-law for several years; even my 'maintenance fee' should be worth three stone of grain! Father-in-law, my long robe was torn by Senior Brother last night. Give me a green brocade cassock, and my shoes are worn out—give me..."