The Dragon King

Journey to the West, Chapter 6, The Dragon King.

《西游记》第六章 龙王

What's wrong with our swords and spears? Asked the gibbon. They're fine for normal monkeys and apes, said Wukong. But I am very powerful. I need a much heavier weapon. The gibbon thought for a minute. A dragon king lives at the bottom of the eastern sea, he said. Maybe he has a weapon you can use.

我们的刀和矛有什么问题吗？ 长臂猿问道。 悟空说：“普通的猴子和猿猴用是挺好的。” 可我本领大得很。 我需要重得多的兵器。 长臂猿想了一会儿。 他说：“东海的海底住着一位龙王。” 说不定他有你能用的兵器。

That's a good idea, said Wukong. I'll be back soon. He set a quick spell so he could breathe underwater. Then he dived into the stream. He swam to the ocean and went deeper and deeper. Soon he arrived at a large palace. The Dragon King and the Dragon Queen were sitting at a table, having tea. The Dragon King looked over when Wukong walked in.

悟空说：“好主意。” 我很快就回来。 他念了个快速咒语，这样就能在水下呼吸了。 接着他一头扎进了小溪里。 他游到大海里，越潜越深。 很快他就来到了一座宏伟的宫殿前。 龙王和龙后正坐在桌边喝茶。 悟空走进来的时候，龙王抬眼看了过来。

Who are you? asked the Dragon King. I'm King of the Fruit and Flower Mountain, said Wukong. My name is Sun Wukong. It's nice to meet you, said the Queen. Would you like some tea? No, thank you, said Wukong. I need a heavy weapon because I'm as strong as a god. I want one of yours.

你是谁？ 龙王问道。 悟空说：“我是花果山的大王。” 我叫孙悟空。 龙后说：“很高兴见到你。” 你要不要喝点茶呀？ 悟空说：“不了，谢谢。” 我和天神一样厉害，需要一件重兵器。 我想要一件你的兵器。

Well, said the Dragon King, I suppose I could find a weapon for you. The Dragon King looked at a turtle soldier. Find a heavy weapon for Sun Wukong. The turtle went out of the room. He soon came back, slowly dragging a huge sword. He dropped the sword and then fell down, out of breath.

龙王说：“好吧，我应该能给你找件兵器。” 龙王看向一位龟士兵。 给孙悟空找件重兵器来。 龟士兵走出了房间。 他很快就回来了，正慢悠悠地拖着一把大刀。 他放下刀，就喘着气累倒在了地上。

Wukong picked up the sword with no trouble at all. Swish, swoosh! He waved the sword through the air, pretending to fight. This sword is too light, said Wukong. Find me a better weapon! This monkey is rude! The Dragon Queen whispered to her husband. You're right, dear. The Dragon King whispered back. Let's find him something quickly so he'll leave.

悟空轻轻松松就把刀拿了起来。 唰！唰！ 他在空中挥着刀，假装在打斗。 悟空说：“这刀太轻了。” 给我找件更好的兵器！ 这猴子也太没礼貌了！ 龙后凑到丈夫耳边小声说。 亲爱的，你说得对。 龙王小声回应道。 我们快点给他找个东西，好打发他走。