The Destiny of White Snake Episode 22 Recap, Plot

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Xu Xuan arrived at Jinshan Temple, seeking temporary lodging. Qi Xiao, recalling their past disagreements, tried to turn him away, claiming the temple could not accommodate such a distinguished guest. However, Xu Xuan, prepared for this, produced a detailed bill for all the medical services and treatments he had previously provided to Qi Xiao, demanding immediate payment. This hit Qi Xiao's weak spot, as Jinshan Temple was currently facing financial difficulties, partly due to the previous incident involving Zhao Yu.

Faced with no other option, Qi Xiao reluctantly agreed to let Xu Xuan stay and cover all his living expenses at the temple. Meanwhile, rumors were rampant throughout Lin'an City about Xu Xuan's departure from the Apothecary House. People believed that Leng Ning had tirelessly worked to clear his name, only for him to ungratefully abandon the Apothecary House immediately after his release from prison. They condemned him as an ingrate unworthy of leading the Apothecary House.

Xu Jiao Rong, distraught by the damage to her brother's reputation, engaged in heated arguments and fights with those spreading malicious gossip in the streets. Yao Yao, mistakenly believing Xu Xuan was staying with Xu Jiao Rong, arranged to meet her at a restaurant. It was only then that they discovered Xu Xuan was at Jinshan Temple, refusing to see anyone.

Xu Jiao Rong, fearing Xu Xuan might become disillusioned with the world and decide to become a monk, rushed off to find him. Xiao Qing, without thinking, ordered a lavish meal for the three of them, but they soon realized they had no money. Xiao Qing magically transformed a stone into silver to pay the bill, but this unconventional method made Yao Yao understand that the first challenge for mortals to overcome was financial stability.

With Xu Xuan's departure from the Apothecary House, the spiritual aura there was no longer suppressed by his Seven Prowesses fate. The Demon Emperor, Zhan Huang, took full advantage, absorbing all the spiritual energy to significantly boost his power. His subordinate, Niyun, located the third barrier in a bamboo grove outside the city. Niyun reported that this barrier was peculiar, as it suppressed demonic power upon entry, leaving Niyun bewildered.

Zhan Huang personally went to inspect it, observing that its spiritual aura was masked by vitality, making it difficult to detect and allowing it to ward off evil. Zhan Huang had already begun subtly clearing the spiritual aura. He then instructed Niyun to spread news that demons were running rampant and that this bamboo grove could ward them off, intending to turn it into a popular prayer site to generate incense.

Niyun suggested sending demon underlings to create trouble in the city to support this ruse. Zhan Huang acknowledged that while he had brought the spiritual aura under his control, completely destroying the barrier would require Xu Xuan's blood to awaken the spell. Separately, Qi Xiao, hoping to earn money to support Jinshan Temple, noticed numerous demon-hunting bounties posted around the city. To his frustration, Yao Yao and Xiao Qing were taking all the business.

He grumbled, not understanding why a demon like Xiao Qing would engage in demon-hunting. Xiao Qing's strategy involved sending minor demons to scare wealthy residents (whom they deemed heartless) then publicly "catching" them for a fee. She justified it as "rob the rich to help the poor," but she and Yao Yao soon realized that a different group of demons was genuinely harming people in Lin'an City for no apparent reason, prompting Yao Yao to investigate.

When Xu Xuan discovered Yao Yao and Xiao Qing's demon-hunting activities, he was displeased. He saw her efforts to earn money for him to open a medical clinic as him needing her help, which he adamantly rejected. He explained that her actions, especially Xiao Qing's involvement, would only reinforce people's prejudices against demons, recalling how Hong Xin was misunderstood simply because she was a demon.

Yao Yao, surprised by his reaction, apologized, clarifying that she had observed other demons truly hurting people and suspected another demon was behind it. Xu Xuan asserted his belief that all living creatures, humans and demons alike, are equal. He became angry when Yao Yao persisted in her desire to help him, stating he didn't need assistance from others and was fully capable of establishing his own medical center.

He stormed off, reflecting that he was being cruel to her because he didn't want her to worry or see him in a pitiful state, promising to give her an explanation once he had found his footing in Lin'an City. Back at the Demon Emperor's lair, Zhan Huang observed Tao Tie, the son of the dragon, lamenting his weakened state.

Tao Tie complained that the method Zhan Huang taught him for regaining flesh and blood was ineffective, causing his willpower to waver. Zhan Huang explained that the method was designed for demons, making it less effective for Tao Tie, who is not a demon. He promised to find another solution, but in return, he demanded Tao Tie lure Xu Xuan to the bamboo grove. As the bamboo grove outside the city became a popular prayer spot, Jinshan Temple's offerings dwindled.

Qi Xiao, suspecting foul play, went to investigate the grove along with Xiao Qing and Yao Yao. Xiao Qing claimed to have witnessed purple leaves and auspicious clouds there previously. However, their inspection revealed nothing unusual; no demonic aura or strange phenomena were present. Qi Xiao remained skeptical, suggesting someone was simply playing tricks. Yao Yao, still concerned, asked Xiao Qing to stand guard there for a few days.

Xu Xuan had written a secret letter and entrusted Qi Xiao with auctioning it off. Only the highest bidder would be allowed to read its contents. Qi Xiao, bewildered by Xu Xuan's confidence given his ruined reputation, reluctantly agreed, negotiating a fee for his services. Xu Xuan warned him to safeguard the letter carefully. News of the auction spread, and soon, a pure white spiritual snake appeared, coiling around the letter in Jinshan Temple's main hall, preventing anyone from approaching.

The pure white spiritual snake that appeared was actually Yao Yao's transformation. However, Xu Xuan, unaware of this, recognized it as one he had healed long ago at the Apothecary House, assuming it had returned to repay his kindness. This phenomenon was widely interpreted as a divine sign, suggesting the letter held profound secrets, which greatly increased public interest and bidding. Qi Xiao, noticing the white snake's devotion, contrasted it with Xiao Qing's mischievous nature, sparking another argument between them.

Meanwhile, at the Apothecary House, Leng Ning and Duan Liu discussed the letter. Leng Ning worried that Xu Xuan, having betrayed the Apothecary House once, might reveal secret medical or poison scriptures, especially the 'Poison Scroll' which is the foundation of the Duan Yang School, in the letter. If leaked, this would be disastrous for their school. Rumors had also spread that her medical skills were inferior to Xu Xuan's, further fueling her insecurity.

Driven by a desire to protect the Apothecary House's foundation and her own reputation, Leng Ning ordered Duan Liu to covertly lead a group of Duan Yang School disciples to Jinshan Temple, instructing them to seize the letter and kill the snake. Despite Duan Liu's hesitation, citing the unrighteousness and potential reputational damage of such an act, Leng Ning, asserting her authority as the owner of the Apothecary House, insisted. Duan Liu's black-clad disciples stormed into Jinshan Temple.

Inside the temple, Xiao Qing's magic was suppressed, leaving her at a disadvantage against the numerous attackers. Qi Xiao bravely stood to defend her. As he protected her, Xiao Qing felt her heart race and looked at him in a way she never had before.

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