The Complete Tale of White Snake

Author: Menghua Guan Zhu
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Publish Date: 2004-07-01
Features: Classical Popular Novel Collection. In Chinese folklore, the story of the White Lady has spread extremely widely, being known to every household and every person. As a result, many literary works of various genres have been created by scholars and writers throughout the generations using this theme. These works share a characteristic: as the era of their creation progresses, the content becomes increasingly complex, and the plot gradually becomes more intricate. This also perfectly illustrates the general pattern of folk literature evolution. The Lady said, "Master's teachings are very clear, how could I not obey? But considering the circumstances of the Bai family, I beg for leniency. Because my bond with the immortal lord is not yet severed, and my gratitude is yet unrepaid, I dare to come boldly. I request that you temporarily release my husband to return. When my gratitude to the Bai family is fulfilled, we may then part and return to the mountain." Fa Hai said, "Don't speak further! I will not release Xu Xian, what will you do then?" The Lady knelt on both knees, pleading earnestly. But Fa Hai, remembering his hatred for having swallowed the elixir, cursed, "You foolish and wicked creature, still thinking of clinging on! If you dare speak further, you won't live!"