Xiaobailong did not participate in the demon reduction. Why was he made a bodhisattva by the Tathagata?

In Journey to the West, Little White Dragon is an exception. He only recited the Tang Priest all the way, and he was even named the Bodhisattva of Eight Tianlong Guangli. Pig Bajie carried the burden all the way, but he mixed an emissary. Friar Sand made a contribution to the Tang Priest, but he was just a arhat. Why is Tathagata so arranged? Is there any reason behind it?

There are no details about Xiao Bailong's life experience in The Journey to the West, but in earlier versions, such as Yuan Zaju, there are mature records about this role. In the zaju of Journey to the West, Xiaobailong is a fire dragon and the third prince of the South China Sea Dragon King. Because the south is the main fire, it is a fire dragon.

In the zaju, Xiaobailong was not accused of burning pearls given by the Jade Emperor, but of not raining on time and on time, which violated the dogma, so he was sentenced to death by the Jade Emperor. Guanyin Bodhisattva saved him and prepared to give Tang Priest's foot strength. Guanyin Bodhisattva asked his disciple Mu Cha (Mu Bing in The Journey to the West in Ming Dynasty) to give his horse to Tang Priest.

Through Mu Cha's mouth, we can see how awesome Xiaobailong is: First, "I have been to Wudong in San Jin Zu". The three-legged sunflower is the god bird around the Queen Mother of the West. Going to the Three-legged Sunflower Cave means that Xiaobailong should have contact with the Queen Mother of the West. 2. "Four-hoofed Jade Rabbit Palace" means that Xiaobailong often goes to Guanghan Palace. This is a forbidden area, and he can go, which shows that his skill is unusual. Third, "the magical power of eating Tianhe aquatic plants" shows that he grew up in the sky, and Tianhe aquatic plants let him eat and drink freely.

In The Journey to the West in the Ming Dynasty, the role of Xiao Bailong was adjusted, but not so much. His birthplace was transferred from the South China Sea to the West Sea. His crime changed from raining to burning pearls. However, the little white dragon's network in heaven has been completely erased. Many people don't know Xiao Bailong because they don't know his former position.

As the third son of the West Sea Dragon King, Xiaobailong is a dude in heaven. Although my father's position is not high, he still gets along well in the circle of heaven. The Queen Mother of the West and the Moon Palace Chang 'e are both women's groups. The author seems to imply that the little white dragon was once a little god who had a good relationship with women and was highly respected.

This is inferred from the growth experience of Little White Dragon. Look at the relationship between the family background of Xiaobailong and the Jade Emperor in folklore. Xiaobai is the third son of Xihai, so what is the relationship between the Dragon King of Xihai and the Jade Emperor? It doesn't matter, but according to folk myths and legends, the Dragon King of the East China Sea married the eldest daughter of the Jade Emperor.

If you climb up according to this kinship, the jade emperor's daughter is Xiao Bailong's aunt. This means that the little white dragon is related in the sky. If it's so important, why did the Jade Emperor kill him? The most important thing is that he broke the dogma. Later, the reason why Guanyin Bodhisattva wanted to learn from the scriptures was probably related to the wife of the Dragon King of the East China Sea.

It is precisely because the little white dragon is related to heaven that the Tathagata dare not neglect it. Xiaobailong paid no more than catching Bajie and Friar Sand, but the fruit he got was much higher than theirs. He is the fruit winner of the bodhisattva after the Monkey King, ranking last in the category of bodhisattvas and the youngest bodhisattva.