The Legend of the White Snake

The story follows Xu Xuan, the master of Medicine Valley, and his junior sister Leng Ning as they heal the sick and save lives. During the Peach Blossom Festival, Xu Xuan meets Bai Yaoyao, and after many twists and turns, the two become a couple. But Bai Yaoyao steals an immortal herb to save Xu Xuan, violating the laws of Heaven. Once he recovers, Xu Xuan remembers his past and goes alone to rescue Yaoyao. His junior sister Leng Ning grows jealous of Bai Yaoyao, bringing a flood dragon into the world to wreak havoc on humankind. Seeking redemption, Bai Yaoyao lets Qi Xiao seal her beneath Leifeng Pagoda. Grief-stricken, Xu Xuan loses all interest in worldly life and retreats to a Buddhist monastery. After hearing Bai Yaoyao’s advice, Xiao Qing returns to the mountains to cultivate. Twenty years later, Bai Yaoyao sees daylight again. Her karmic ties with Xu Xuan have been resolved, and Qi Xiao severs his worldly attachments and enters the Buddhist faith.