In the novel Bai is a bit more concerned with his ego, and tries to act cool. Like when he first summons the immortal, he sticks his chin out and outright lies about how he didn't wish the storm to make his fellow village's life's hard.
Then the immortal sees the villagers having a feast over Bai leaving, calls Bai out and only then does he start begging.
Then the immortal sees the villagers having a feast over Bai leaving, calls Bai out and only then does he start begging.
And they even try to force in extra scenes with the waifus which makes it even worse.
But at least you do get to see the personality of most characters. It's a fun novel.