The Legend of White Snake Episode 8 Recap
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Xu Xian stood by the boat, a whirlwind of emotions within him, yet found himself speechless upon seeing Bai Suzhen. He inquired about her recent days and reminisced about their shared past, carefully avoiding any mention of his reluctance to part or his current melancholy. Bai Suzhen's decision to leave was firm; she would not linger. Xu Xian insisted on returning the umbrella he held, choosing to walk home in the rain himself.
Fearing her emotions might overwhelm her, Bai Suzhen refrained from dissuading him further, unwilling to complicate matters. After Xu Xian departed, Xiao Qing pointed out an inscription on the umbrella. It turned out Xu Xian had poured his unspoken feelings into a poem carved onto the handle, a heartfelt gift to Bai Suzhen. Realizing Xu Xian's true intentions, Bai Suzhen immediately left the boat, leaving Xiao Qing and Jing Song behind, to chase after Xu Xian, who hadn't gone far.
They reunited by the West Lake Bridge, embracing tightly and reaffirming their commitment amidst the scenic beauty. Meanwhile, Jing Song, left alone, returned in a huff. Xiao Qing, however, was delighted that Bai Suzhen was staying. Bai Suzhen and Xu Xian walked back to the illusory Bai Mansion. The heavy rain forced them to take shelter in a dilapidated old pavilion. There, Xu Xian finally mustered the courage to clear up all misunderstandings, pouring out his love for her.
Bai Suzhen blushed, vowing to be true to him for the rest of her life. Amidst the picturesque West Lake scenery, they confirmed their feelings for each other. Xiao Qing, having rushed to catch up, eventually found them. The three then returned to the Bai Mansion to rest. Inside, Xiao Qing's brothers and subordinates, including Big Claw, A Luo, and Big Drum, were busy arranging a powerful formation.
Big Claw assured everyone that with the purple crystal bells as the formation's core, the illusion of the mansion would remain impenetrable, and no outsider would detect its true nature. Xu Xian was invited to a guest room to change his wet clothes. Later, Bai Suzhen brought him a comforting bowl of ginger tea. Ever since their last encounter, Hu Kexin had considered Li Gongfu a thorn in her side, eager to kill him for revenge.
However, the kind-hearted Li Gongfu was protected by divine will. He had received a demon-subduing artifact from Fahai, which glowed automatically to warn its owner of demonic presence and doubled in power at night for protection. Kexin repeatedly ambushed Li Gongfu, only to be wounded by the artifact's sharp attacks. These brutal, hidden clashes went unnoticed by the world, and Li Gongfu's continued protection under Fahai's spiritual light safeguarded the region.
Severely injured, Hu Kexin inadvertently fled into the Bai Mansion. Her four centuries of cultivation were insufficient to pierce through its illusions. Driven by instinct, she sought out the sole source of Yang energy within the mansion: Xu Xian. Kexin slipped into his room, seeking refuge. However, Xu Xian was a righteous man and was not bewitched by the demon fox. Despite his resistance, during their brief encounter, Kexin managed to absorb a portion of his Yang energy.
Just as Xu Xian was on the verge of succumbing to Kexin and losing his life, Bai Suzhen arrived and discreetly rescued him. Kexin was forced to reveal her true form, a nine-tailed white fox. Bai Suzhen and Xiao Qing launched a series of attacks, compelling Kexin to sever one of her tails and flee.
In pursuit of Kexin, Bai Suzhen discovered that Big Drum, one of Xiao Qing's sworn brothers, could not only activate her formation but had also modified it, making it more powerful. Upon closer inspection, Bai Suzhen was astonished to find that the core of the formation was the purple crystal bells from the East Sea. She wondered if the unassuming Big Drum might be a divine general under the East Sea Dragon King.
Concealing her magic and curiosity, Bai Suzhen quickly resumed her serene and composed demeanor. After the ordeal, Jing Song returned and chastised Bai Suzhen for lingering in Lin'an for a mere mortal, risking her thousand years of cultivation. Bai Suzhen, however, invoked Guanyin's teaching—one must enter the "red dust" of mortal life to transcend it—and declared her desire to remain in Lin'an with Xu Xian. Bai Suzhen admitted to being frightened by the encounter.
Xu Xian, concerned for her, offered to stay with her until daybreak, when the Yang energy would be strong enough to ward off any remaining unease. Kexin, meanwhile, vowed to claim the snake demon's thousand-year demon core as retribution for her lost tail. The next day, Xu Xian returned to Jishi Clinic, where he confessed his true feelings to Jin Ruyi, urging her to abandon any thoughts of pursuing him.
Ruyi, whose love had blossomed over years of constant admiration and joy, refused to be dismissed by a few words from Xu Xian. Sensing a protracted struggle, Xu Xian felt troubled. But then, Bai Suzhen, radiant as mountain flowers, appeared. Understanding Xu Xian's predicament, Bai Suzhen offered to stay by his side at Jishi Clinic, helping him manage his duties and gracefully disregarding Ruyi's subtle and overt slanders.
From afar, Hu Kexin observed the complex web of relationships, realizing Xu Xian was a pivotal figure, connected to Jin Ruyi, the wounded Bai Suzhen, and Li Gongfu. A mischievous idea sparked in Kexin's mind. Daily, Bai Suzhen assisted Xu Xian at Jishi Clinic, resolving his burdens. Her exceptional medical skills and captivating beauty quickly attracted a multitude of ardent admirers, causing Jishi Clinic's business to flourish.
Master Jin, whose eyes sparkled with the allure of profit, naturally cherished Bai Suzhen, a valuable asset who demanded no salary. This further enraged Jin Ruyi, who was consumed by jealousy. Blind with envy, Ruyi lost all reason. She failed to notice that the Xu Xian before her, who was flattering her with charming words, was vastly different from the one she usually admired.
It was actually Hu Kexin, disguised as Xu Xian using the Yang energy she had previously absorbed from him. Kexin assured Ruyi that she found Bai Suzhen "boring" and promised to marry Ruyi instead. Their intimate encounter was then "accidentally" witnessed by Xiao Qing and Jing Song.
