The Tale of Xu Xian and Bai Su Zhen

Xu Xian receives an invitation to Jin Shan Temple, despite his wife Bai Su Zhen's warning. Fa Hai, a monk, detains Xu Xian, leading Bai Su Zhen to confront him. In her weakened state, she accidentally harms villagers, losing divine favor. Fa Hai traps her in an alms bowl. Their son, Shi Lin, grows wise and frees Bai Su Zhen, reuniting the family.

Why did Xu Xian feel compelled to attend the Jin Shan Temple ceremony?

• He wanted to confront Fa Hai.

• He wanted to escape his wife.

• He was a devout Buddhist.

• He was curious about the temple.

What was Bai Su Zhen's reaction when she sensed something was wrong?

• She ignored her instincts.

• She summoned a storm.

• She went to the temple.

• She sent a message to Xu Xian.

What was the consequence of Bai Su Zhen's battle at the temple?

• She defeated Fa Hai.

• She lost the gods' favor.

• She was celebrated by the villagers.

• She gained more power.

What was the significance of the bright glow from Bai Su Zhen's belly?

• It was a sign of her power.

• It was the power of her unborn child.

• It was a natural phenomenon.

• It was a trick by Fa Hai.

What did Fa Hai offer Xu Xian for his newborn son?

• A magical sword.

• An alms bowl.

• A sacred scroll.

• A protective amulet.

What did Xu Xian do after Bai Su Zhen was trapped?

• He sought revenge on Fa Hai.

• He ran away to a monastery.

• He tried to break the alms bowl.

• He consulted a sorcerer.

What was the true nature of Xu Shi Lin?

• A powerful monk.

• A reincarnation of a wisdom god.

• A mere mortal.

• A dragon in disguise.

How did Shi Lin excel in the imperial exam?

• He cheated during the exam.

• He used his divine wisdom.

• He had a tutor.

• He bribed the officials.

What did Shi Lin do to free his mother from the Lei Feng Pagoda?

• He fought Fa Hai.

• He destroyed the pagoda.

• He prayed for her release.

• He offered his jeweled prize.

What prophecy was fulfilled when Bai Su Zhen was freed?

• A new temple would be built.

• The pagoda would collapse.

• A dragon would appear.

• The iron tree would bloom.