Strange Stories From A Chinese Studio.

Summary

A chilling tale from the late Ming Dynasty depicts a soldier's brutal efficiency in executing bandits, showcasing a particularly graphic beheading where the condemned thief eerily praises the executioner's skill. Meanwhile, another narrative follows Jiao Sheng, a fox spirit nephew, who encounters two seductive supernatural beings who attempt to tempt him away from his moral principles. Despite their provocative challenges and verbal sparring, Jiao remains steadfast in his ethical stance, ultimately resisting their attempts to compromise his integrity through a cryptic poetic exchange.

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