Strange Stories From A Chinese Studio.

Summary

In the Meng Mountain Temple, an enigmatic Daoist captivates locals with his unpredictable antics, including boiling stones for rice. During the Double Ninth Festival, a noble and his entourage encounter him, leading to a chaotic scene where the Daoist's discarded cover transforms into hawks and a giant python, causing panic. After the crowd flees, they later find the Daoist missing and discover a trapped man in a hollow tree, who dies but shows signs of revival. Meanwhile, scholars Yin and Zhou share a humorous encounter at a banquet, highlighting their connections and the absurdity of their lives amidst the Immortal's influence.

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