Underworld entries, starting with ghost stories.

Wu Qing stared wide-eyed at the sky above the backyard of the Great King's Palace.

The rain had lessened considerably compared to before, but it was still pouring down.

Lightning flashed across the distant night sky from time to time, casting a cold glow in our direction.

It can be seen that the rain showers are moving towards the county town outside the mountains, and the rain here should stop soon.

The blue orb of light landed in the courtyard, but the courtyard was inhabited by Dou Xianniang, Shan Ailian, a group of maids, and female soldiers.

Wu Qing pondered, "White represents the White Snake, and blue represents the Blue Snake? In that case, which one will become the Blue Snake?"

—"A beautiful woman suitable for the Green Snake's constitution has been successfully obtained."

—"Continue the search for beauties with fair skin."

Wu Qing looked at the system notification bar, feeling a little numb.

It seems that this green snake is most likely one of Miss Dou or Miss Shan.

He still doesn't know which one it is.

He looked out the window for a long time, but the system still didn't give any further prompts.

He closed the window, keeping out the gradually drizzling rain and the seeping moisture.

The flickering candlelight on the table gradually stabilized.

Wu Qing returned to the wooden bed, lay down again, and tried to fall asleep.

Yet, I still check the system from time to time.

At the same time, that mysterious white, cold light, like a flying serpent, roamed the night sky.

It flew further and further away from Wuji Village until it reached the territory of Youzhou. Suddenly, as if it had detected something, it began to fall.

A magnificent and luxurious mansion, surrounded by high walls with eight arrow towers, with staggered pavilions inside, a training ground filled with weapons, and a clear lake for women to enjoy.

A pavilion with a pyramidal roof, inside which whale candles cast a warm glow, heated curtains swayed high above, and the fragrance of sandalwood filled the boudoir.

A stunningly beautiful woman, dressed in an auspicious white bodice, sleeps on a fragrant couch covered with pale yellow brocade.

Her loose, jet-black hair spread out on the pillow, her fair, snow-white face serene in the soft glow of the candlelight, her breathing slow and steady.

The white orb of light flew towards her brow and vanished in a flash.

Her eyelids twitched slightly, and her breathing became a little erratic.

In Wuji Village, Wu Qing finally received the notification message.

—"A beautiful woman with a constitution suitable for the White Snake has been successfully obtained."

—"The script for 'Green Snake, White Snake, and Their Past Life' has officially begun."

—"After the host, the white snake, and the green snake all enter your dream at the same time, you will automatically enter the cycle of past lives..."

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The green snake opened its eyes and looked blankly at the surrounding mountains and rivers.

who am I?

Where am I?

What am I doing?

She looked to the side, and just then, the white snake next to her also looked at her.

The White Snake's eyes also reflected the three great perplexities of life.

After exchanging a glance, they both remembered at the same time.

They are sisters who have just begun to absorb the essence of the sun and moon, and are currently playing in the mountains and forests.

"Little Green, what are you thinking about? Are you still asleep?" The white snake hissed, but the green snake understood what it meant.

"Sister, you're the one dreaming," the green snake hissed with laughter.

The two snake sisters swam together towards the stream, where they drank and played.

As night falls, they coil their tails in the forest, raise their bodies, and gaze at the moon in the night sky.

In the pale, cool moonlight, mysterious starlight seemed to flow into their bodies.

Sometimes, Green Snake would recall that she seemed to have another name, "Shan Ailian".

But she couldn't remember who Shan Ailian was or what her relationship with her was.

From the time Green Snake could remember, she only had her older sister by her side.

The elder snake was as white as snow, and the younger snake was as green as jade. Although they stumbled upon the secret of absorbing the essence of the moon, they were still quite different.

However, since it has only just begun its cultivation, it is no different from other snakes.

That day, the green snake slithered through the grass.

Suddenly, my sister's exclamation came from behind me.

The green snake turned its head and saw the white snake being stuffed into the bamboo cage by long bamboo strips.

The green snake quickly turned around and rushed towards the snake catcher, biting at his calf.

The snake catcher was even faster, grabbing it again in a flash and stuffing it into the bamboo cage.

"These two snakes would make a good wine," the snake catcher said, lifting the bamboo cage with a satisfied laugh.

The two snakes slithered anxiously inside the bamboo cage, but they couldn't get out no matter what they did.

The snake catcher, carrying the cage, staggered out of the forest.

The two snakes hissed, making sounds of fear and pleading for help.

"Uncle, what's in that cage?"

Suddenly, a boy's voice rang out.

The two snake sisters peered out through the gaps in the bamboo weaving and saw a handsome boy.

The boy also saw them through the gap.

"They're just two snakes caught in the mountains," the snake catcher said cheerfully.

"They look so pitiful! Uncle, look into their eyes, it's like they're begging for help. Heaven cherishes life, and they are just two of the many creatures in the world. Could you please let them go?"

"Go away! Go away! What do you know, you little kid?" the snake catcher said irritably. "A snake is just a snake, nothing more than two animals from the mountains. What's there to pity?"

The boy said, "To humans, they are animals, but to this world, there is no difference between humans and them. Besides, they just live in the mountains and forests, while we humans have invaded their home and captured them."

"As the sage said, 'Do not do to others what you would not have them do to you.' Put yourself in their shoes; the uncle wouldn't want someone to break into his house and arrest his family for no reason. The same applies to them."

The snake catcher laughed and said, "You child, you've learned some characters and read some books, and now you're starting to believe in all sorts of fallacies."

"We are human beings. If we don't look at it from a human perspective, but from the perspective of heaven and earth, what is the logic? If we insist on looking at it from the perspective of heaven and earth, then the law of the jungle is natural. They are weak, so they deserve to become my ingredients for making medicinal wine. This is the great way."

The boy asked in surprise, "Uncle, you actually understand the great principles? I wonder which classic you've been reading?"

"I'm a Buddhist!"

"Wait... Uncle, does that sound like something a Buddhist would say? Which school of Buddhism teaches you about the survival of the fittest?"

"What's wrong with the Buddhism I learned from Master Fahai of Jinshan Temple? The Buddhism at Jinshan Temple is about eliminating demons and evil spirits and upholding the Way."

The snake catcher said, "You child, let me tell you, don't just talk about benevolence and righteousness after you've read a few books."

"These two are poisonous snakes. If you save two poisonous snakes, what's the difference between that and letting a tiger return to the mountain? Kindness should be used on the villagers. Benevolence and righteousness should be selective in their recipients."

"If you treat venomous snakes and wild beasts with kindness, will they treat you with kindness when they eat or bite you?"

"If you save these two beasts today and they are ungrateful, and they bite you one day, you'll probably have to slap yourself a few times when you die, laughing at yourself for being worse than a beast."

Wu Qing: "Hmm..." This uncle makes a good point.