The monster walked over, looked at the unconscious Tang Sanzang, picked him up, and carried him away.
Tang Sanzang woke up from the cold. When he opened his eyes, he found himself bound with Iron Chains to an ice pillar. The pillar radiated an intense chill, and the wounds all over his body hurt as if they were being pricked by needles.
The monster sat on a stool not far from him, toying with a bracelet. It crossed its legs and watched him with a broad smile.
Tang Sanzang felt even colder. How could this monster be so powerful? he thought, shaking his head helplessly.
Seeing Tang Sanzang wake up, the monster gave him a wicked grin and said, "Holy Monk, good day. My name is Bi An. I used to be part of the dragon clan, but I did a little mischief and was cast down by the Heavenly Court, becoming a monster."
Tang Sanzang sneered. "A little mistake? To fall into the demonic path, it must have been more than a small matter."
Bi An said, "I only overturned a few fishing boats and ate a few people."
"Hmph. What a thick skin. If someone ate you, would that be a small mistake too?" Tang Sanzang snorted.
Bi An burst into laughter. "If someone could eat me, that would be his skill."
Tang Sanzang shook his head and said nothing more.
Bi An said, "Holy Monk, you've only seen the beauty of this world, not its darkness. There are far too many unjust things in the world. You really can't take care of them all."
Tang Sanzang shouted, "What utter nonsense! If people had no faith and countries had no laws, wouldn't the whole world be just like you, wantonly killing the innocent?"
Bi An smiled. "If I