On the fifteenth day of the first month in the Year of the Snake, a mysterious disappearance stirs up trouble in a once peaceful village. Young Xiao Chen is taking part in the village's traditional ancestor-worship ceremony when he unexpectedly gets caught up in a mystery that spans a hundred years. Hidden in the back courtyard of Old Zhang's mansion is a secret underground chamber, containing not only a vermilion coffin but also a mysterious white snake guarding an ancient secret.
As the investigation deepens, Xiao Chen discovers that everything is connected to a piece of history from the Qing Dynasty, and that the white snake is a mystical creature protecting the family secret. As he uncovers layer after layer of mystery, Xiao Chen must face supernatural horrors and solve a historical riddle involving justice and corruption.
Blending folk legends, suspenseful adventure, and historical secrets, this story takes you into a world of mystery and terror for an adventure where courage, wit, and fate intertwine. Strange Tales of the Year of the Snake is not only an exploration of the past, but also an insight into the depths of human nature.