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♫ Wait a millennium for a return ♫

♫ Wait a millennium for a return ♫

♫ Who was it who whispered in my ear ♫

♫ About an ever-unchanging love? ♫

♫ Just for that one sentence ♫

♫ I would not bemoan even if I become heartbroken ♫

♫ The rain is heartbroken and the wind is crying ♫

♫ With lingering dreams of a love faraway ♫

♫ Wait a millennium for a return ♫

♫ Wait a millennium for a return ♫

Legend of White Snake

Episode 23

What's so bitter?

This is medicinal food that I've prepared for My Lord.

Soup from stewed ginseng.

Why didn't you ask before throwing it into your mouth?

Prepared it for him?

You're just going to forgive him like this?

If he wasn't that disloyal, you wouldn't have been so heartbroken.

I also wouldn't have been chased miserably by that monk.

Xiao Qing, in the recent past, it's all because My Lord lost his memory.

It wasn't intentional. Don't be angry at him for it.

Miss Xiao Qing ought to be angry.

My Lady, it's all my fault.

Miss Qiao Xing, let me apologize to you.

My Lord, why are you up? Why not lie down a bit more?

I merely suffered a small wound, no need to go as far as being confined to bed.

Moreover, I also can't allow you to work alone while I lie in bed.

Xiao Qing.

Sorry, my hand slipped.

I broke your wedding chopsticks and wedding bowl. Mister Xu wouldn't be upset, right?

I wouldn't be. As long as Miss Xiao Qing is willing,

all of these housewares will be placed in your care.

You!

My Lady, there's something you don't know. Previously, I was muddle-headed and groggy,

listening to the sound of these dishes surprisingly cleared my mind.

Is it possible that the breaking sound of these dishes

really does have the effect of livening the soul?

Miss Xiao Qing, here.

It's already too much for Xiao Qing to mess around.

Why did you go along with her?

Those were good plates, yet you broke them like that.

If Elder Sister finds out, she'll be oversensitive about it.

Don't worry. Elder Sister won't continue to doubt this and that,

be suspicious of this, be suspicious of that.

What did you say to Elder Sister?

I just told her the truth.

Moreover, My Lady is so good to me.

I see it myself, my sister will see that.

My Lord, you... do you think that I'm good for you?

Of course.

With a wife like this, what more can a husband ask for?

On that day of the Dragon Boat Festival...

My Lady, don't keep mentioning unhappy events.

I've already long forgotten what happened on the day of the Dragon Boat Festival.

You've just gotten better, why are you reading again? Rest early.

Then let's go to sleep together.

[In Search of the Supernatural]

Snake gallbladder circulation pills. Why hasn't even one been sold?

Madam Bai.

Physician Xu.

Madam Bai, my rheumatism is acting up again.

As a matter of fact, today I want to buy some snake gallbladder circulation pills.

Please wait a bit.

Uncle,

please wait.

My Lady, Stephania and Astragalus Teapills.

Uncle, our Baohe Hall won't be selling snake gallbladder circulation pills anymore.

Why don't you try these Stephania and Astragalus Teapills?

It can also treat rheumatism. Moreover, the price

is only half the cost of the snake gallbladder circulation pill.

It's half the price?

Then that's wonderful!

My rheumatism will require medicines for a long time.

In fact, I was afraid that the medicines would cost too much and be difficult for us to afford.

Physician Xu, you're really honest and kind.

Be careful.

So Sister is saying that there are snake gallbladder circulation pills in the store,

but Master Xu won't sell them to patients. Moreover, he replaced them with other herbs.

Isn't this a great thing?

Isn't a snake's life also a life? Why should snakes be killed to treat people?

Elder Sister, what's wrong?

Let me see.

Are you all right?

I'm fine.

Elder Sister, why are you so worried?

Don't you feel that My Lord has been a bit strange lately?

I don't think so.

Elder Sister, you're overthinking.

Is Miss Xiao Qing here?

Why's he here again?

Don't be like that. He's your savior.

Yes. Yes, he's my savior.

But I've also saved him before, so we're even.

Miss Xiao Qing! Miss Xiao Qing!

Brother Zhang.

Physician Xu, where's Miss Xiao Qing?

Miss Xiao Qing doesn't seem to be here.

It's best that she isn't here.

She has no guts. We can avoid scaring her.

Physician Xu, I've caught something good today. Come look.

Look!

Look!

Brother Zhang, I'll buy that thing for five hundred coins, what do you think?

Sure! I'm fine with any price Physician Xu names.

Here you go.

Physician Xu, do you find killing snakes troublesome?

Don't worry. You can leave it to me to take care of.

Brother Zhang,

I already bought this snake. Isn't it my turn to take care of it now?

Of course!

Then, can you free it?

Wh-What? Free it?

Physician Xu, this is a very rare Lycodon rufozonatum snake. It's very hard to catch.

A lot of medical clinics are vying for it. Look carefully.

This Zhang Yutang, I...

A short time ago, I barely escaped from a calamity... and narrowly survived.

I want to do more benevolent acts.

Maybe it is lucky,

to meet someone who wants to free animals to gain good karma like me.

Brother Zhang,

catching snakes is very dangerous.

If possible, don't do that anymore.

What you said is reasonable, Physician Xu, but I still don't quite understand.

But that's okay. If you said not to catch them,

then I won't catch them anymore.

Now, I'll go and release it first.

That Zhang Yutang is really dead set and unchangeable.

Xiao Qing, I really feel that something's off.

What's off?

My Lord recently seems to be especially reluctant in harming snakes.

Why would he do this?

Elder Sister, don't worry too much. In any case, he doesn't know that we're snakes.

Not necessarily.

Do you remember

My Lord especially hated snakes in the past. Why did he change suddenly?

Moreover, a few days ago, I saw him reading in the study room.

On which day does he not read?

But he usually only reads medical books.

Currently, he's actually reading volume three of "In Search of the Supernatural," newly released by the Wei Clan's school.

These books all contain stories about spirits and demons.

Tell me...

Could he have remembered everything and guessed my identity?

Elder Sister, don't worry.

How about... we secretly take a look at what he's doing during the day. We'll know then.

Customer, take care.

Emperor Dezong saw Zhong Kui commit suicide under a fit of anger, he was very surprised.

In order to win over people's hearts, he commanded that Zhong Kui be given a funeral with the title of "Principal Graduate,"

and conferred upon Zhong Kui the title of "Vanquisher of Ghosts"

to drive out evil spirits from the world.

To know what happened after that, come back for the next chapter.

- Excellent! - Excellent! Well told.

Sir, I have some questions that I'd like to consult with you on.

Thank you. I won't accept pay without earning it.

What would you like to ask?

Please feel free.

Sir, you just said that Zhong Kui was also a ghost,

then why was he classified as a god who slew evil spirits and demons,

while other demons and ghosts are classified as evildoers?

Those evil spirits harmed people. Zhong Kui saved people.

Even other lifeforms are differentiated by good and evil.

That's true. All creatures have souls in the world.

Demons are also differentiated by good and evil and shouldn't be lumped together.

You said that Zhong Kui slew evil spirits and eliminated monsters.

How did he slay evil spirits and eliminate monsters?

What are all of these demons, ghosts, and monsters afraid of?

No matter how powerful the devil is, the virtue is more powerful.

Different means are needed to deal with different demons.

They remain afraid of what their original form was afraid of.

Demons are evil spirits. They're afraid of things with righteous auras.

For example, black dog's blood and Five Emperor copper coins can both hurt evil spirits.

If it's a talisman obtained from a temple, then that's even better for defending yourself against evil spirits.

However, these are all legends from stories.

To believe it or not is up to you.

So demons are actually very weak. So many things can harm them.

I'd better go look for Master Fa Hai.

How absurd!

Sister, you heard that right? He actually researched how to subdue demons and eliminate demons.

Moreover, he even left to find that Stinky Monk.

He doesn't have any good intention for sure.

Xiao Qing!

Wait! You guys haven't paid.

You are making each move cautiously. You have good chess skills.

It's just that you are already in the game.

If you can't be resolute and act quickly,

I'm afraid that you'll lose this game.

[Wind Rain Pavilion]

They say that monks are merciful at heart,

leaving others a chance of survival in every circumstance.

However, Master, your slaughter is decisive, pressing hard at every step,

unlike a monk.

I advised you to get out of this romance, but you want me to be merciful instead.

Do you know what it means by "No point in taking counsel from people who walk different paths"?

It's not easy for you to escape from death.

Why persist in following the wrong path? Why continue to suffer?

I have no regrets in my choice. A person's character is reflected in their game.

This is merely a board game. Win or lose, in a blink, it becomes nothing.

Why must you be obsessed with it?

You can't control everything in the world.

A draw.

How's that possible?

Just like this game, in your mind,

everything has to be a battle between black and white.

But in my mind, black and white coexisting may not necessarily be impossible.

In this world, there are humans and also demons.

Since both exist among heavenly laws, why must you favor one and be prejudiced against the other?

With your ability, you certainly could've won.

But you chose a draw.

I admit defeat.

A monk is true to his word.

Since I couldn't defeat you, I won't cause any more trouble for Bai Suzhen.

Thank you, Master.

However, living together with demons, it's difficult to stay safe.

I'll give you another chance.

If you need help, please throw this bead towards the east.

I'll definitely help you out of your predicament.

Didn't I say that these mortals are soft and easily persuaded?

I'm afraid the Stinky Monk already divulged our identities completely, right?

Elder Sister.

Elder Sister, what should we do if they want to deal with us?

At that time, I reverted to my original form, almost killing My Lord.

I was the one who hid things first. If he really wants to do something to me, I can only accept my fate.

Why should you do that, Elder Sister? This...

I have always been the one deceiving him.

If I had explained clearly to him earlier on, I wouldn't have given others the chance to intervene.

Elder Sister!

He clearly knows that Bai Suzhen is a demon.

Even nearly lost his life because of her, yet he remains infatuated with no regrets.

Is it possible that this is the legendary true love?

Merely a demon skillful at bewitching a human, that's all.

A demon is a demon, how can there be love?

Who's hiding there and playing tricks? Come out!

I'm you. How can you possibly capture me?

Evil spirit, stop tempting me.

Feeding on the confusion in your mind can advance my powers by ten years.

Those evil spirits indeed advance this way.

Fa Hai, have you forgotten?

Have you forgotten?

Confusing people's minds to feed on them.

Gazing at a beauty under the lantern, a fairy who descended from Heaven.

The ancient people said it well.

How do I compare to those flower fairies and fox demons in the book?

How can the beauties in those books compare to the beautiful wife before my eyes?

The outward appearance of all those flower fairies and fox demons just depend on enchantments.

They are all dangerous women. How could they deserve to be called beautiful?

In an instant, youthfulness becomes aged.

Only after reading so many supernatural books did I realize

that it's easy to acquire the appearance of those flower fairies and fox demons,

but it's hard to obtain the wholeheartedness.

Only wholeheartedness and true feelings are the most valuable.

My Lord, you didn't read these supernatural stories in the past.

Why did your personality suddenly change?

If you have any questions, you can ask me directly.

My Lady, do you have something to tell me?

If you don't want to talk about it, I won't ask again.

I only hope that one day, you will tell me yourself.

You are a smart person. You have already guessed.

On the day of the Dragon Boat Festival,

the python you saw in the house

was me.

Originally, I was a white snake from Mount Emei.

For the sake of tempering myself in the mortal world, I journeyed from Central Shu to Lin'an...

and met you.

I originally believed that humans and demons were different existences, so I shouldn't fall in love with you.

But I found you difficult to part with. I'm a thousand-year-old snake spirit.

The demonic toxin in my body can take a human's life.

You were poisoned because of me.

I begged Guan Yin for a way to control the poison. I wanted to live with you until the end,

but I didn't expect that on the day of the Dragon Boat Festival,

I'd be afflicted by the realgar and appear in my original form

and harm you.

My Lord,

all of your suffering was because of me.

My Lady, I didn't realize that you'd suffered so much for the sake of saving me.

Thank you. I'm grateful that

in order to save me, you have been steadfast and loyal.

My Lord, you really don't blame me?

Blame you? Why would I blame you?

Should I blame you for saving me at all costs? Or blame you for willingly giving up a thousand years of cultivation,

for willingly being an ordinary mortal's partner?

I'm a demon. Are you really not afraid?

Silly girl. I can't love you enough. Why would I be afraid of you?

My Lady, no matter whether you're a human or a snake,

you're still the wife I love most.

But when you lost your memory, you clearly hated snakes.

You were afraid of that enormous snake even in your dreams.

When I'd forgotten the past, only in my dream did I

recall a fragment of memory from the Dragon Boat Festival.

At the time, I even thought that the snake ate my wife.

I was filled with grief and indignation to such an extent that when I saw snakes later on,

I would think of my wife. That's why I hated snakes.

So when you regained all of your memory and realized that the snake didn't eat me,

you guessed that the snake was actually me.

Not merely that, I also recalled some past events.

I even remembered that when I first met you,

you didn't understand human ways. You couldn't even tell salt and five spices powder apart.

Moreover, when we ate, you either used your hands or mouth to pick up the food.

Fortunately, you're intelligent, so in the end, you were able to lie through it all.

During that time, you were quite mad when you saw me.

After finding out that I let the snakes go, your attitude towards me changed.

At that time, I thought you were attracted by my charm.

Thinking about it now, I'm afraid that you

were that stupid white snake that barged into Jishi Hall

that I caught with a bottle of realgar.

You even dare to mention that. If it wasn't for my momentary carelessness, I wouldn't have been sneakily attacked by you.

Even if you weren't merciful, that basket wouldn't have been able to contain me.

Of course. You are the most intelligent woman that I've ever seen in the world.

There's no problem you can't solve. Also, on the day of the Dragon Boat Festival, only you were my soulmate.

Besides, your medical skills are incredible. Even my life was saved by you.

But after you learned the truth, you pretended to be ignorant.

Do you still mind that I'm a different life form?

At first, I did mind it;

an ordinary mortal like me has only read strange stories from books.

I really did worry that being together with you would bring about all sorts of difficulties.

I won't hide from you. I even investigated those snakes at the market.

Don't be afraid. They won't be able to bite you.

Boss, why are these snakes not moving? Is it because they're too hungry?

The weather has been getting colder and colder. Of course the snakes are too lazy to move.

But they just flick their forked tongues to scare people.

It seems that snakes don't like the cold. Then, do they prefer the summer sun?

Snakes are also afraid of heat. Think about how difficult it is for us to catch snakes when the sun is burning.

Every single one of these snakes are hiding in a shady cave.

Hey, you've been looking here for almost an hour and even asked so many questions. Which snake are you buying? Have you chosen?

That's not it, Boss. These snakes look about the same. I can't tell which is which.

It's like this. If you want softer meat, then choose a smaller one.

If you want to use snakeskin, then choose a bigger one. Thicker skin is more durable.

Are you saying I should kill them?

If you're not killing them, are you hugging them to sleep?

Boss, if I want to hug them to sleep, what should I be aware of?

All snakes are poisonous and are even cold-blooded.

You're not afraid of them and even want to hug them?

Why didn't you go ask Brother Zhang?

You asked so many questions at the market that people would think you're crazy.

I was just afraid that you'd think too much about it, so I had to go ask someone else.

So, did you really buy all of those snakes and release them?

That snake vendor told me that those were all poisonous snakes.

I was afraid that after releasing them, they'd hurt people, so I could only keep them.

I check on them once or twice daily.

I was thinking, they're of the same kind as my wife,

I also want to understand their feelings.

So, do you find them to be a bit more familiar? Closer when you look at them now?

I still see them as snakes, and can't feel close to them.

Only with that little white snake do I feel close to it.

However, to be with those snakes all day long, I'm no longer afraid.

Moreover, I even know that they like to move around at night. In cold weather, they don't like to eat.

They are just ordinary snakes. We demons are different from them.

However, you're willing to understand them, get closer to them because of me,

I'm very happy.

Then... you've learned how to eliminate demons and

approached Fa Hai, also because of me?

I learned how to eliminate demons in order to learn their weaknesses, so I can protect you properly.

I played Go with Fa Hai in order to persuade him

to treat all living creatures equally and stop giving you a hard time.

My Lord, I've misunderstood you.

Thank you for doing all of these things for me.

My Lady, because of me, you've surmounted difficulties to be an ordinary mortal.

I merely did something similar. It's no big deal.

You're willing to be a mortal because of me.

I'm also willing to understand demons because of you. No matter how big the difference is between us,

it still won't separate us.

This is something I bought today. It's Goddess Nuwa. She shares some similarities with you.

Both are gorgeous beauties and have the heart of a Bodhisattva,

and also have powers that ordinary people don't have.

I, Xu Xian, am a very blessed person,

to be able to marry such an extraordinary wife.

What are you saying? How can you make fun of Goddess Nuwa?

Boss, why are we suddenly not living at Bai Manor at Qingbo Gate,

and have come back here to endure hardships outdoors? What is it?

What Bai Manor at Qingbo Gate? That Xu Xian has already seen through our identities.

Maybe he has already sold all of us out to that Stinky Monk.

Can we still stay at Qingbo Gate? Should we wait for Fa Hai to destroy us there?

That can't be, Boss. Mister Xu is not that kind of person.

Moreover, how can he team up with Fa Hai to go against us?

He is human, we're demons! It's not like you don't know how mortals are.

The moment they know we're demons, every single one of them will treat us like enemies; wishing that we could be struck down by the gods.

We did escape.

I just feel bad for Sister. She must be so heartbroken.

Give it back to me.

Not giving it back.

Famous Official, Zhang Chang, from the Han Dynasty

painted his wife's eyebrows everyday. And throughout the ages, was reputed to be the best husband in women's hearts.

I am willing to imitate him and draw eyebrows for you every day.

What virtues or abilities do I have

to deserve such a goddess-like partner to spend my life with?

If I can spend every day with you, My Lord, for a lifetime, what's there to envy about celestials?

Not enough time, no more time!

Hey, Brother and Sister-in-Law aren't here yet! Why are you eating first?

I'm on duty today. There won't be enough time if I don't eat now.

Fine, fine, fine. Then, I'll call them immediately.

I'll eat slowly. You bring them quickly.

Hanwen, are you guys awake?

- Elder Sister. - Elder Sister.

I've been waiting for you guys to come and eat breakfast, but haven't seen you two, so I came over instead.

Hanwen, you just recovered from a serious illness. It's good that the two of you are loving,

but you should control yourself.

Elder Sister, I'm sorry, we woke up a bit late today.

We even troubled you to come over.

We're of one family. Why talk like we're two?

Your bitterness with Hanwen ended and the sweetness began. As a sister, I'm quite gratified.

Oh right. Recently, everything has been unfavorable for our family,

so I especially went to the Hidden Spirit Temple to obtain two talismans.

You two each take one for protection.

Elder Sister, Suzhen and I are both physicians.

If we put talismans on us, other people would think that

they can get well only by worshiping gods.

Let's forget about this.

This child. Physicians cure illnesses. Protection talismans ward off evil. They are not contradictory.

Moreover, other people won't be able to see

if we wear it against our body.

Elder Sister, I didn't originally believe in these things anyway.

It wasn't easy for me to obtain these from the Hidden Spirit Temple.

This... This talisman is very effective.

Elder Sister specially obtained these protection talismans for us.

A senior bestowed this. How can we refuse? Don't refuse it any more, My Lord.

Take it.

With this protection talisman, My Lord and I will be safe and sound.

Thank you, Elder Sister.

Sister-in-Law is still the sensible one. Hurry and come eat breakfast.

My Lady.

My Lady, are you still okay?

I'm fine. Don't worry.

How can I... not worry? A few days ago, I even especially visited the Beauty Peak

to find an uninhabited cave to allow you to... to cultivate there.

What are you laughing at, My Lady?

A place of cultivation can't be just any random uninhabited place.

There needs to be an accumulation of spiritual energy from Heaven and Earth, and the presence of essence from the sun and moon.

What are spiritual energy from Heaven and Earth and the essence of the sun and moon?

That means that there needs to be mountains and rivers, green hills and clear waters.

There need to be ninety-nine peaks and twenty-four cliffs in the mountains.

Only in this way will it collect the strength of ninety-nine dragons and converge the spiritual energy at one place.

Where can a place like this be found?

It's because such a place is hard to find. It's hard for a demon's cultivation to progress.

That's why some demons absorb blood essence from humans in order to advance their own cultivation.

My Lord,

are you really not afraid?

If it's beneficial to you,

what does it matter if I even stake my life?

My Lady, come. Just a bit of blood essence is nothing.

My Lady, I suddenly thought of something...

"In Search of the Supernatural," it's recorded that human saliva contains the most yang energy.

That's why there's a story about how Song Dingbo used saliva to catch ghosts. Then you...

Saliva, sunlight, cherry wood sword, and also the Five Emperor copper coins,

can all restrain such things as ghosts and monsters, but are nothing to us demons.

Xiao Qing and I are both a hundred- to thousand-year-old demons.

Moreover, I have a thousand years worth of cultivation. An ordinary talisman is nothing much to me.

Is there a need for you to sacrifice yourself like this to feed your wife, My Lord?

Then... I also heard the Master say that

if ghosts, monsters, and demons encounter Buddhist relics,

their cultivation will suffer greatly; and what's more, they'd even revert to their original form.

My Lady, you absolutely can't overexert yourself.

Buddhist monks have different levels of cultivation.

The power of ghosts and monsters also have different levels.

Ordinary ghosts and monsters will be harmed by talismans,

but those with high cultivation can resist them.

My Lord, look.

My Lady?

- My Lady? - How is it?

Hanwen!

Elder Sister.

I...

What's this?

It'll be Xiao Qing's birthday soon.

She likes interesting tricks.

I was discussing with My Lord about giving her a surprise and was practicing here.

What do you think?

It's truly interesting.

Elder Sister, why did you leave then return?

Oh! There's nothing special. I just suddenly remembered that today

I need to accompany your brother-in-law in attending one of his pal's wedding banquet.

So we won't be back for dinner.

How did so many flowers bloom in your room?

Seems some of them don't normally bloom during this season.

So beautiful.

If it can even fool someone as observant as you, then Xiao Qing will be fooled for sure.

How beautiful! Whose idea is this?

These... My Lord thought of these ideas.

He said that if flowers from all seasons were present, Xiao Qing would be even more surprised.

It's all thanks to Suzhen's clever hands that fake ones can pass as real ones.

So you guys were sneaking around in your room because of this?

Then, what were you thinking?

Does it look good?

- It looks good. - It looks good.

I'm going to show it to your brother-in-law.

My Lady, you prepared a room of surprise for Xiao Qing. Then, what did you prepare for me?

Let's go.

My Lady, was this how you traveled to Lin'an from Central Shu?

Back then, you even asked if I had traveled by land or by sea.

Fortunately, I am quick-witted. Otherwise, I would have been stumped.

Sea, land, and even air travel.

We've experienced them all.

You are truly amazing. This is what they mean by "not taking the common route."

You are garrulous.

This is Mount Emei.

Snake Valley is my home.

This is Shu?

You are amazing. We traveled a thousand miles in just the blink of an eye.

That is the Snake Valley.

Shu is indeed beautiful and inspirational.

It's no wonder you are so intelligent.

Oh, that's right. Jing Song is also a spirit of Mount Emei, isn't he?

Should we pay him a visit?

He is indeed here.

- Then let's go see him. - Sure.

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♫ What a beautiful scenery the West Lake is on a day in March! ♫

♫ The spring showers taste like wine and the willows look like mist! ♫

♫ If we would be blessed with good fortune in a millennium ♫

♫ Growing old together with one heart would be in sight ♫

♫ If we would be blessed with good fortune in a millennium ♫

♫ Growing old together with one heart would be in sight ♫