The Story of the Spirit Hairpin and the Python

Qingping Village is a quiet and peaceful small village surrounded by mountains. The villagers have been farming for generations and living a leisurely life. Sixteen-year-old Ruoxue has a kind heart and is loved by the villagers. She often treats everyone's illnesses and solves their problems. However, one thunderstorm night, a loud noise broke the calm. The next day, the villagers discovered that the livestock had disappeared inexplicably, leaving footprints as big as a basin and winding like a snake, and they realized that a giant python was responsible. Since then, pythons have attacked frequently, and many attempts by villagers have failed. The village has been shrouded in fear and people are in panic. One night, Ruoxue dreamed of a white-haired old woman practicing in Kunlun, and was told that the treasure hairpin left by Nuwa to mend the sky was hidden in the cave behind the village. It can ward off evil spirits. However, to get the treasure, you have to go through three passes: a steep mountain road, guarded by a white tiger, and blocked by poisonous spiders. Only those with a determined and pure heart can succeed. In order to save her fellow villagers, Ruoxue resolutely decided to embark on an adventure journey. She packed her simple luggage and set off towards the towering mountain with the care and blessings of the whole village. The road ahead was difficult and unknown, but her determination to save the village was unwavering.