This top guy is crazy!

After Bai Suzhen transformed into a human, with a touch of bewilderment at first sight and curiosity about the mortal world, she followed a group of devout pilgrims into an ancient Guanyin temple at the foot of the mountain.

Incense smoke curled upwards, and chanting filled the air. Inside the hall, the dignified statue of Guanyin was bathed in the incense smoke.

Bai Suzhen lowered her eyes and bowed gracefully with the believers, her posture devout and beautiful.

Then, the light inside the hall suddenly became soft and holy, and the clay-sculpted, golden Guanyin statue slowly "came to life"!

With a graceful demeanor, kind eyes, and a touch of majesty, she sat regally on the lotus platform and asked:
"Who is kneeling?"

Wow, Guanyin Bodhisattva!

What a beautiful Bodhisattva!

May the Bodhisattva protect you.

May my family and parents enjoy good health.

Bai Suzhen exclaimed excitedly:

"Bai Suzhen from the foot of Qingcheng Mountain pays her respects to the Great Master."

The Bodhisattva asked:
What do you wish to ask of me?

Bai Suzhen said:

"Please allow me to speak, Your Excellency."

Then, without warning, she started singing:

"Bai Suzhen under Qingcheng Mountain, cultivated her body in the cave for a thousand years, Ah~ Ah~ Ah~ Diligently seeking and practicing to attain the Dao, she was reborn as a human, single-mindedly pursuing the Dao without any distracting thoughts, taking refuge in the Three Jewels and abandoning the mortal world, Ah~ Ah~ Ah~ I begged the Bodhisattva to enlighten me, to guide me, Suzhen, out of the mortal world, Hey ya hey hey yo, guide me, Suzhen, out of the mortal world, Hey ya hey hey yo, guide me, Suzhen, out of the mortal world."

Viewers were surprised by the style of this TV series.

They'll start singing at the drop of a hat.

Is this an Indian drama?

But you know what, the singing was actually quite good, and the viewing experience was very novel.

[So elegant, so incredibly elegant!]

Fine bran, lots and lots of fine bran!

I never thought I, a Gen Z, would fall in love with music.

Friends, this is the difference between you and me.

[Just a heads-up, the oldest of those born in the 2000s are already 27 this year.]

After hearing Bai Suzhen's words, the Bodhisattva said:
"It's rare that you have such a sincere heart to take refuge in the Three Jewels, but your worldly ties are not yet severed, so how can you ascend to heaven in broad daylight?"

Bai Suzhen said:

"My mind is firm, all thoughts are still, and I am willing to sever all worldly ties."

The Bodhisattva replied:

"Worldly ties can be abandoned, but kindness is hard to forget. You still owe a debt of deep affection to this world. Isn't that something you're looking to repay?"

Bai Suzhen said:

"This—I also know the way to repay kindness, but after a thousand years, how can I repay this kindness in this vast sea of ​​people?"

The Bodhisattva also began to sing:

"Excellent, excellent! The third day of the third month is Qingming Festival. During Qingming, the rain falls in torrents. Those destined to meet will travel a thousand miles to reunite; they must seek each other on the high ground of West Lake."

[The Bodhisattva suddenly spoke up]

"Can the Bodhisattva sing?"

My goodness, even gods sing!

【Let's sing a song too, Master】

[Bodhisattva, please just chant scriptures, stop singing!]

This is the rap.

[The Pioneer of Rap]

[Hilarious!]

Bai Suzhen said, "This disciple still doesn't quite understand, I hope you will enlighten me, Great Master."

Buddha:

"Heavenly secrets cannot be revealed. May you have good fortune. If you encounter hardship, come back to me."

With that, the Bodhisattva departed.

[Bodhisattva, don't go! I want to make a wish too!]

A true expert's skill is immediately apparent! At this point, the first episode has only been airing for ten minutes, including the opening credits, but the top-notch visual effects, meticulous costumes and props, and the dignified and pure image portrayed by newcomer actress Wen Ruoxi have already firmly captured the hearts of the audience!

The plot then progresses smoothly and effortlessly:

The government treasury was robbed, and the governor ordered that people be sent to investigate.

When Bai Suzhen arrived in Qiantang County, she encountered Xiaoqing, the Green Snake, who was still in male form at the time. It was she and her accomplices who stole the treasury silver from the official residence. Xiaoqing saw that Bai Suzhen was beautiful and went up to flirt with her.

Bai Suzhen revealed her true form to intimidate Xiaoqing, who was unconvinced and challenged Bai Suzhen to a magical duel.

Bai Suzhen, with her deeper cultivation, easily subdued Xiaoqing.

Xiaoqing was captivated by Bai Suzhen's cultivation and charm, transformed back into a woman, recognized Bai Suzhen as her elder sister, and volunteered to serve as her maid to help her find her benefactor.

This shows the difference between "The Legend of the White Snake" and "Green Snake". In "Green Snake", the two snakes, Qing and Bai, are bound together, cultivating together and transforming into human form together.

However, in "The Legend of the White Snake", it was Bai Suzhen who subdued Xiaoqing.

Then, the protagonist Xu Xian appears.

Unlike his character in "Green Snake," Xu Xian in the TV series is a kind-hearted, gentle, but somewhat timid scholar who lives with his sister Xu Jiaorong and brother-in-law Li Gongfu.

Xu Xian worked as an apprentice at the "Qing Yu Tang" pharmacy owned by his sister and brother-in-law. He was well-versed in pharmacology and was a kind and honest person.

Guanyin Bodhisattva appeared again: the benefactor is now in Qiantang City, and is characterized by his handsome features and honesty.

So on the day of Qingming Festival, Bai Suzhen and Xiaoqing came to the picturesque West Lake.

Next comes the poetic and picturesque scene of "Broken Bridge in the Mist".

The West Lake is shrouded in mist.

Newcomer actor Jiang Xuan plays Xu Xian, dressed in a blue robe, exuding a scholarly air as he walks along the Su Causeway. His features are clear and bright, his demeanor gentle and refined; when he encounters a passerby asking for medicine, his compassion is further revealed.

This scene was as beautiful as a flowing Song Dynasty painting.

Bai Suzhen and Xiaoqing were taking a break in a pavilion when Xiaoqing complained:

"The Bodhisattva only said two sentences: 'Those who are destined to meet will meet even if they are a thousand miles apart,' and 'You must go to the high places of West Lake to look for them.' But how can you look for them?"

Bai Suzhen looked up and saw Xu Xian on the West Lake Bridge.

Seeing that Bai Suzhen was stunned, Xiaoqing asked:

"Sister, what are you looking at?"

Bai Suzhen pointed: "Xiaoqing, look~"

Xiaoqing: "Hey, isn't this the master?"

Bai Suzhen:
"How can this person be considered a master?"

Xiaoqing: "He was standing on the bridge, and we were in the pavilion. Of course he's a master!"

The two then decided to go closer to examine him and see if he matched the Bodhisattva's description of "handsome and honest."

But in the blink of an eye, Xu Xian disappeared.

Bai Suzhen and Xiaoqing rushed out to search and found Xu Xian on the shore. Xiaoqing deliberately bumped into him, which drew a scolding from Bai Suzhen: "Xiaoqing, why did you do that?"

However, through this collision, Xiaoqing saw clearly that Xu Xian was indeed handsome and had a scholarly air about him, looking like a learned man.

Then, Xiaoqing deliberately threw the hairpin on the ground to test whether he was a 'loyal and honest' person.

Xu Xian found the hairpin and began asking around who had lost it. Xiao Qing stepped forward to claim it, saying it belonged to her older sister.

Xu Xian blushed slightly upon seeing this and was completely stunned.

Not only was Xu Xian moved, but the audience in front of the screen were also moved!
"Ahhh! His eyes are so expressive!"

"This atmosphere is amazing!"

"Xiao Bai is so beautiful! She's ethereal and gentle as water!"

"Xu Xian's ears turned red! His ears turned red! How innocent!"

"They've fallen head over heels in love! The Bai-Xu couple is locked in!"

"What is classical and understated romance?! Textbook-level!"

"Screenshots! Screenshots like crazy! Every frame is wallpaper material!"

"Too sweet! Help!"

"The music is so perfectly matched!!"

In front of the screen, countless viewers clutched their hearts, unable to stop smiling like doting aunts!

Afterwards, Xu Xian returned the hairpin. Xiaoqing tested him twice more, and Xu Xian returned it each time. Bai Suzhen and Xiaoqing confirmed that the benefactor they had been searching for was indeed Xu Xian. (End of Chapter)