Once upon a time, in the mystical land of China, there lived a monk named Tang Seng, accompanied by his three disciples: Monkey King, Pigsy, and Sandy. One day, while on their journey to fetch Buddhist scriptures, they encountered the White Bone Spirit. This spirit had the ability to transform into different forms to deceive them.

In the first encounter, the White Bone Spirit appeared as a kind old woman seeking help. Monkey King, ever vigilant, recognized her as an imposter and struck her down. However, Tang Seng, unaware of the deception, scolded Monkey King for killing an innocent civilian.

The second attempt came when the spirit disguised itself as a beautiful young girl. Again, Monkey King saw through the disguise and attacked. Once more, Tang Seng was furious, believing his disciple had killed again without cause.

Finally, the spirit transformed into an elderly man, but this time Monkey King’s quick reflexes saved the day. With each transformation thwarted, the spirit realized its plan would not succeed. Defeated, it vanished into thin air.

This tale teaches the importance of discernment and loyalty in overcoming deceit. It remains a beloved story, retold across generations in various languages, including English.