San Zang and his disciples have only just escaped danger when they arrive at the temple of Zhen Yuan, the most distinguished Taoist in the world and the owner of the magical RenShen tree. When Wu Kong and Bajie discover the secret of the RenShen's precious fruits, the travelers must once again face the consequences of the pig's appetite and the monkey's temper. Three disciples eat fruits of the RenShen tree and they are accused heavily by the tree owner's disciples. Infuriated by their insults, Wu Kong destroys the RenShen tree. When Zhen Yuan returns from his teachings, he finds what happened to the tree. Zhen Yuan tracks down the four travelers and demands answer. Wu Kong tries to attack the monk, but he and his companions are swept into Zhen Yuan's magical sleeve, and he returns with them to the temple, where they are charged and sentenced to being whipped. Wu Kong convinces them to whip him instead of San Zang, since it was he who destroyed the tree.