The Cyclops' response showed how important Sanzi's preparation work was. If he had communicated with the Cyclops spiritually right away, the suspicious, irritable, simple-minded Cyclops who was in severe pain would surely panic and send a rock flying his way!
"Very, very bad. Painful. Can't breathe."
"I can help you. Let me take a closer look, okay? See, I'm so weak. I'm not much more threatening than a worm. Even if you and your child lie down unmoving, I can't do any harm to you," persuaded Sanzi in a low, gentle voice.
The Cyclops inspected Sanzi while enduring her torment and felt that what he said was true. He could not be any weaker. He was so weak that she could easily pinch him to death. She did not voice any objection and continued to take difficult breaths.
