A Chinese Ghost Story

Plot Synopsis

Ning Caichen went to Guobei County to collect debts. Caught in a heavy rain, he wanted to take shelter in the Lanruo Temple for the night, but was refused by Yan Chixia. So Ning Caichen sneaked in. At night, Ning Caichen was attracted by the sound of a zither and encountered the young girl Nie Xiaoqian. Nie Xiaoqian suddenly showed murderous intent. Fortunately, Yan Chixia arrived in time and saved Ning Caichen's life. Nie Xiaoqian was touched by his integrity and fell in love with him, but was stopped by Yan Chixia. However, Ning Caichen mistakenly thought that Yan Chixia was a murderer and wanted to run away with Nie Xiaoqian. The Tree Spirit Granny forced Nie Xiaoqian to kill Ning Caichen, but Nie Xiaoqian refused. The Granny then ordered the demons to kill Ning Caichen and Xiaoqian. Yan Chixia appeared again and saved the two of them, while the Granny was seriously injured. At this time, Ning Caichen learned that Nie Xiaoqian was originally a wandering spirit. Her bones had been abandoned in the wilderne