On the plane, Jiang Xuechan was a little confused after asking about the itinerary:
"The source of the Mang River is in Jincheng. If we can go back to the source, we should go there to investigate. How did we set out for Jiyuan?"
"If we really follow this standard, we will have to go a long way. If the whole Jincheng comes down, we won't have to investigate." Kong Sang shook his head:
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"The reason why we chose Jiyuan is because that's where Chen Tao and his friends had their accident."
Saying that, Kong Sang spread out the information and handed it to Jiang Xuechan:
"Moreover, there are two coincidences regarding Jiyuan."
"First, there is the source of the legends of the North Mang River and the South Mang River. In other words, it is consistent with part of the divinity of Bai Qinsu and Qing Xiangyin."
"Second, Fahai in "The Legend of White Snake" is said to be from Jiyuan. However, according to historical allusions, Fahai was not from the Song Dynasty, but from the Tang Dynasty."
Jiang Xuechan did not answer, but began to flip through the information in her hand.
...
After getting off the plane, they boarded other means of transportation, and after twists and turns, Kong Sang and Jiang Xuechan arrived at their destination.
Kong Sang felt a little dizzy. Before his merits were added to his body, his physical condition could be said to be very bad. After all, it was the root of the disease left over from his childhood. But even though his physical condition had improved, his motion sickness had gotten worse.
"vomit......"
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Kong Sang wiped the corners of his mouth in the station bathroom.
Jiang Xuechan rolled her eyes: "That's it? With your broken body, I think you'd better stop tossing around. Really, I'm afraid that I won't be able to drag you away if you faint."
Kong Sang didn't bother to argue, and said angrily: "Okay, we've already arrived at Lilin Town, just let me take a moment."
"Okay, then I'll contact the local staff of the Department of Good and Evil to find a place for the two of us."
After dialing the phone and confirming their identity, a specialist came quickly and arranged for Kong Sang and Jiang Xuechan to stay in a hotel in Lilin Town.
The room is not big, but it is clean.
On the coffee table, the information the two of them wanted had been sorted into file bags and placed in the room.
Kong Sang took a sip of sour plum soup, then met Jiang Xuechan face to face and began to investigate.
Jiang Xuechan flipped through the files briefly and found that there were many other materials in the file, such as unofficial histories, strange stories, and stories in scripts. She couldn't help but ask:
"I can understand your collection of things about Chen Tao. But why do you want to collect so much mythological information?"
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Kong Sang smiled: "According to what my boss said, these profound spirits rely on stories and legends to increase their foundation."
"So, what kind of communication method is better and faster?"
Jiang Xuechan thought for a while: "Novel, picture book, opera, storytelling, temple fair, as long as it is folk expression art, it basically counts."
"Yes, but from ancient times to the present, there are only two types of things that really have strong communication power. One is novels, and the other is opera."
"Although "The Legend of White Snake" is just a mythical story, it has a large number of carriers in both novels and operas."
"And Lilin Town is famous for its numerous pear orchards in ancient times."
Jiang Xuechan suddenly realized: "It turns out that if there are more opera houses, there will be more operas, so the probability of singing "The Legend of White Snake" will naturally be higher."
Kong Sang added: "That's not all. Famous actors in ancient times would change their plays."
"There are many places in Liyuan. In order to make their plays more attractive, they will draw on many unofficial stories to enrich the charm and tension on the stage."
"Starting from here, we can get more information about the original version behind the story of "The Legend of White Snake"."
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"Since "The Legend of White Snake" is an extension of part of Bai Qinsu's experience, the original version may be closer to her experience at that time."
"But... is this method of investigation reliable?" Jiang Xuechan was a little suspicious.
Kong Sang smiled: "It was caused by strange forces and chaos. Do you still expect to find out the truth from the serious history?"
"Too."
The two of them stayed in the room and read through the information all afternoon.
Jiang Xuechan was already dizzy after reading the two files. Not to mention summarizing the key information, she struggled mentally after reading them.
Kong Sang seemed to have a delicate mind and a major in university. Faced with these complex and irregular materials, he was able to organize them in an orderly and unhurried manner, which attracted Jiang Xuechan's surprise.
Finally, at eight o'clock in the evening, after reading the file, Kong Sang also compiled some useful information.
Kong Sang placed the intelligence summaries one by one on the coffee table and began to say:
"At present, there are at least six original versions of "The Legend of White Snake"."
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"Among them, the part about the water flooding the Jinshan Mountains is said to come from the Tang Dynasty's "Water Flooding the Luo City". The background of the story is very similar, with giant snakes spreading rain and flooding the whole place."
"The one who subdued the giant snake at that time was Shan Wuwei, an eminent monk from India. Comparing it with Fa Hai, it was very similar."
Jiang Xuechan nodded: "It fits the story of Fahai and Bai Suzhen at Jinshan Temple."
"The second theory comes from "Bo Yi Zhi" written by Gu Shenzi. It is a story about a man named Li Huang, who met the white and green snakes and turned into blood after returning home. But in this version, the white snake is a beautiful woman
, Green Snake is an old woman."
Jiang Xuechan laughed and said, "This is a horror story."
"Many sad and beautiful stories in Kyushu are actually horrific in origin. They are just processed and beautified by today's society. For example, the story of the Painted Skin Ghost is a very typical example."
Kong Sang handed over the third piece of information: "The third version is actually very close to the "White Snake" we know. There is even an allusion to Bai Suzhen's birth of Wenquxing, which is the most similar version. This version is also
The rumor originated from "The Story of the Three Pagodas of West Lake"."
"The fourth version is recorded in the Southern Song Dynasty script, originally called "Pisces Fan Pendant"."
"Among them, there is the plot in "The Legend of White Snake" where Bai Suzhen and Xu Xian open a medicine shop. But in this version, Xu Xian's name is Xu Xuan."
"Of course, there are also rumors that Xu Xian himself is not his real name. Because people in the past called Wandering Doctor Xianren. So at first they called Xu Xianren, and then it gradually became Xu Xian's term."
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Jiang Xuechan handed a glass of water to Kong Sang, who was a little thirsty: "It seems that the story of "The Legend of White Snake" itself has a high probability of being spliced together."
"Not only that, this fifth version is truly strange." Kong Sang pointed to the place name on the information:
"What a coincidence. In this version, Bai Suzhen and Xiao Qing are not snake demons, but the incarnations of rivers, similar to divine river gods. And the river they live in is called the Python River."
"Moreover, due to regional culture, the White Mang River and the Qing Mang River appeared later. The most important thing is that their nicknames are the North Mang River and the South Mang River!"
"The last version involves Hindu allusions. It originally had little to do with "The Legend of the White Snake". However, in the myth, Bai Suzhen was enlightened by Guanyin Bodhisattva. It also reminds me that Qingxiangyin's chess club is called Mohu Luojia.
"
Jiang Xuechan raised her eyebrows: "The Great Snake God, one of the Eight Parts of Buddhism?"
"Yes, and the serpent god also has a prototype in Hinduism."
"If Qing Xiangyin has nothing to do with this allusion, there is no reason for her to name her chess club after a Buddhist protector."
"So, this last version may be related to the real background of the birthplace of Bai Qinsu and Qing Xiangyin!"
Jiang Xuechan was amazed: "I didn't expect that a story passed down by word of mouth would have such a complicated background, and you would analyze so much information. I really admire you."
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"Then what are you going to do next?"
Kong Sang thought for a while, then sorted it out one by one:
"First, investigate the true situation and causes of the floods many years ago when Chen Tao came."
"Furthermore, find out the truth behind the death of Chen Tao's senior brother."
"In addition, search for the whereabouts of Bai Qinsu, Qing Xiangyin and Chen Tao."
Jiang Xuechan also felt that there was no problem: "Should we investigate separately?"
"No, let's walk around the town tomorrow first, look for the old people who were already living here when the flood hit, and ask them about their situation."
"It's already very late today, so I don't want to disturb you. However, we can go take a look around Beimang River first."
"Yeah, that's fine."
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After arriving at their destination, both Kong Sang and Jiang Xuechan were a little messy.
"Wait a minute, what we have in front of us is basically less than ten meters wide. Is it the Beimang River that is said to have been flooded?" Jiang Xuechan's eyes widened: "You said it will be drought, I think it is more convincing!
"
Kong Sang smiled bitterly and said, "Let's look for it first."
"What are you looking for?"
"According to the records, when Chen Tao cast the spell, the signs of breaking the seal in the river occurred under this bridge. I'll go check it out first. If you want, put some Gu insects at the bottom of the river to have a look, and maybe you can still find out.
Some clues.”
"Okay, I'll listen to you."
Jiang Xuechan took out the ancient ladle and plucked the strings. A strange melody was accompanied by the sound of scales rubbing together. Several colorful snakes emerged from Jiang Xuechan's sleeves and followed the stones on the shore directly into the river.
Kong Sang gave a strange look: "I'm really curious, how many snakes are hidden in your clothes? Aren't you scared?"
"Does your boss know that you are so nosy?" Jiang Xuechan rolled her eyes: "Hutian method? Do you know? You are wearing a Hutian bracelet yourself!"
Kong Sang shrugged, stepped on the stones, and walked little by little to the bottom of the small bridge.
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From the information, I learned that the bridge in front of me is very old, and the specific historical age cannot even be verified.
Standing at the bottom of the bridge, Kong Sang turned on the flashlight on his mobile phone and used the light to examine the traces under the bridge bit by bit.
From time to time, some condensed water droplets dripped on the body, emitting an indescribable fishy smell.
Kong Sang frowned and groped the entire bottom of the bridge bit by bit.
Suddenly, some strange feelings caught Kong Sang's attention.
When I shined the flashlight on my mobile phone, I saw some scratches.
"Jiang Xuechan, come over and take a look."
"What's wrong?"
"Why are there such carvings under this bridge? No one would be bored enough to show their 'personality' under such an old antique."
After Jiang Xuechan examined it carefully, her expression became a little solemn: "This is a sword mark."
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"Sword marks?"
Kong Sang was a little surprised: "The bottom of the bridge is this high, how can you swing a sword?"
Jiang Xuechan nodded: "You can't be wrong. This mark is obviously not new, it should have a long history."
"However, the surrounding areas are smooth, which means that it was not done bit by bit by ordinary people using blunt instruments. It is more like someone doing it in one go with a sharp sword."