Ep 1. Episode 1

Destiny of the White Snake season 1 episode 1 titled "Episode 1" introduces the audience to the young and adventurous snake spirit, Bai Su Zhen, who resides in the White Snake Temple. She longs to experience life outside the temple and explore the world beyond her sanctuary. Her wish is finally granted when she decides to leave the temple and venture into the human world.

Upon arriving in a nearby town, Bai Su Zhen encounters a handsome young man named Xu Xian, who she saves from drowning in a river. Xu Xian is instantly drawn to Bai Su Zhen's beauty and kindness and the two quickly become friends. Bai Su Zhen takes on a human form and takes up residence in the town localities, where she begins to develop feelings for Xu Xian.

As the episode progresses, audiences are given a glimpse into the world of the humans who live in the town. The people are at the mercy of a cruel and oppressive tax collector, who forces them to pay exorbitant fees. The circumstances surrounding the tax collector's actions come to light when it is revealed that he is acting on behalf of a wealthy landowner, named Fa Hai. Bai Su Zhen eventually comes to know that Fa Hai is the only monk in the area who can stop her from living the human life and return her to her supernatural form.

The episode concludes with a brewing love story and tense circumstances as Bai Su Zhen and Xu Xian get closer to one another and the tax collector ratchets up his reprehensible activities against the villagers. Meanwhile, Bai Suzhen's friend, Xiaoqing - another snake spirit - makes her entrance, adding a layer of intrigue to the storyline.

"Episode 1" introduces viewers to the main characters and sets the stage for what promises to be an enthralling love story laced with action, drama, and magic. The episode immediately establishes that the show specializes in delving deep into the human emotions of its characters and provides the right balance of mysticism, humor, and romance.