Chapter 189
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Chapter 189: Bai Susu
“Ah~”
The great beast let out a huge yawn and lazily waved her delicate hand.
Wang Chen awkwardly shut his mouth.
He had talked for a whole hour, until his throat was dry and raw.
He recounted everything that had happened inside and outside the Yunyang Sect over the past decade or so, as far as he knew.
But the more she listened, the more bored she seemed.
How difficult to please!
The great beast frowned and asked disappointedly, “Is that all? It’s not interesting at all.”
Wang Chen helplessly replied, “Senior, my status is lowly, and my knowledge is indeed limited.”
He was neither a storyteller from Longmen nor a wandering scholar of the martial world, and he lacked the ability to know everything about the heavens and the earth.
What secrets could he possibly know about the sect?
“That won’t do.”
The great beast pouted and said, “You need to share something interesting. Otherwise, don’t expect me to help you.”
Something interesting?
An idea suddenly flashed in Wang Chen’s mind, and he cautiously asked, “Can I tell you a story?”
The great beast smiled cheerfully, “Of course, as long as it satisfies me.”
For eight hundred seventy-three years, she had been sealed here.
Although she mostly slept, waking up to the empty underground cavern and the eight demon-sealing pillars was incredibly lonely.
Now, she had finally caught an interesting little guy, so she wanted to enjoy it to the fullest.
As long as he didn’t ruin it.
“Ahem!”
Wang Chen cleared his throat and gathered his courage to begin: “Once upon a time, in the eastern land of Shenzhou, there was a mountain named Qingcheng. At the foot of Qingcheng Mountain, a White Snake cultivated for a thousand years to gain a human form…”
What Wang Chen shared was the well-known story of the "Legend of the White Snake" from his past life!
He was not recounting the original work from Feng Menglong’s "Tales to Caution the World."
Instead, he was telling the story from the television drama "New Legend of Madame White Snake!"
Since the original work began with a lot of introductions and setups, and the main characters appeared slowly, he thought it would be hard for his current audience to immediately relate.
But the television version of the Legend of the White Snake was different; it began directly with the female lead, which would surely resonate with the listener.
Of course, to fit reality, he replaced Guanyin Bodhisattva with the Earth Mother.
The snake demon, after a thousand years of cultivation, struggled to ascend but was fortunate enough to receive guidance from the Earth Mother.
To resolve the karma from her past life, she transformed into the beautiful woman Bai Suzhen and journeyed south with her maid Xiaoqing to find her benefactor Xu Xian.
On West Lake, they shared a boat to take shelter from the rain, fell in love at first sight, and became husband and wife.
After their marriage, they faced numerous trials and tribulations…
As Wang Chen narrated, memories from his past life surged vividly in his mind.
The scenes from the drama played out clearly before his eyes.
He spoke with increasing fluency, like a true storyteller, completely engrossed in the tale.
Initially, the great beast, the sole listener, had a glint of mockery in her eyes.
It seemed she was scoffing at Wang Chen’s attempt to win her favor with the story of the White Snake.
However, as she listened, she became deeply immersed, imagining herself as Bai Suzhen, the White Snake, who had cultivated for a thousand years and was ensnared by her karmic past.
To repay a debt of gratitude, she gave her all, only to face unexpected calamities!
The great beast rested her cheek on her hand, listening intently.
When Wang Chen described how Bai Suzhen flooded Jinshan to save her husband, her expression softened with approval.
Upon hearing how Fahai shattered their bond and imprisoned Bai Suzhen beneath the Leifeng Pagoda, her eyes flashed with fury.
The eight chains clattered loudly, and the golden rod on her tail hummed with a resonant vibration.
Around the altar, illusions of wind, rain, thunder, and lightning materialized!
Only when Wang Chen concluded the story did these illusions silently dissipate.
Inside the Demon Subduing Cave, an eerie silence fell; one could hear a pin drop.
Having finished the tale, Wang Chen sat composed, as if awaiting the judgment of fate.
Recounting the "New Legend of Madame White Snake" to this great beast was undeniably a great risk.
If he had inadvertently offended her, he could have been devoured without a chance to plead for mercy.
Yet, Wang Chen chose to take this risk.
Firstly, she had shown no signs of hostility.
Though her tone carried a hint of playful derision when speaking to him, there was no malice.
Secondly, Wang Chen trusted that Xuan Gui would not truly deceive him and Yuan Yuan.
He had said that this was Yuan Yuan’s destined opportunity, and it seemed genuine.
Wang Chen remembered Changchun once telling him that the most powerful beings in the Yunyang Sect were a fox, a turtle, and a snake.
He did not know who the "fox" was.
But it was impossible for the turtle and the snake not to be connected!
Most importantly, she was a woman.
Who are the primary audience for "New Legend of Madame White Snake"?
Women!
Who is most likely to be touched and moved by such a story?
Women!!
Therefore, Wang Chen decisively took a risk.
He was grateful that he had watched "New Legend of Madame White Snake" three times during his childhood.
Otherwise, he wouldn’t have been able to narrate it so smoothly!
"That’s a very interesting story."
After a long while, the great beast suddenly spoke: "Bai Suzhen, what a beautiful name."
She stuck out her little tongue and licked her fiery red lips: "From now on, I’ll call myself Bai Susu."
Then she asked Wang Chen, "Little guy, what do you think of this name?"
Wang Chen praised her: "Good, great name!"
The great beast giggled: "You’re a little slippery one, saying one thing and thinking another."
"But I really like this name!"
With a flick of her finger, a line of ancient script appeared on the rock wall, hundreds of steps away.
"Bai Susu beneath Taihao Peak!"
After admiring it for a moment, the great beast Bai Susu nodded in satisfaction and said, "You pass."
Wang Chen was overjoyed and quickly pulled Yuan Yuan out of the spirit beast bag.
With great respect, he presented her to Bai Susu: "Thank you, senior!"
Bai Susu reached out to take Yuan Yuan, looking at the little guy who was trembling with closed eyes, and chuckled, "To meet me is your fortune."
As soon as she finished speaking, she breathed lightly on Yuan Yuan.
Then she casually tossed her onto the altar.
Yuan Yuan rolled a few times, and in an instant, her form changed dramatically.
Under Wang Chen’s astonished gaze, she transformed into a little girl over three feet tall.
Yuan Yuan’s face had big eyes, a cute pink nose and lips, two fluffy pointy ears, and a tuft of golden hair standing upright on her head.
This adorable little girl wore the beautiful vest that Wang Chen had custom-made for her!
In an instant, the spirit mouse turned into a human, and even her clothes grew larger.
Bai Susu’s transformation was indeed extraordinary!
However, Yuan Yuan, just turned human, looked a bit dazed, looking around helplessly.
Tears of panic still lingered in her eyes.
Wang Chen felt heartbroken seeing her, and quickly reached out his hands: "Yuan Yuan."
Yuan Yuan immediately came to her senses and rushed into his embrace with her little short legs without hesitation.
She rubbed her face against Wang Chen’s chest, whining softly.
"Yiyi, cook silver!"
