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[Peacock in Wonderland]

[Episode 15]

Li Muyang.

Li Muyang!

Those children were all captured by the Peacock Sect.

Ruan Jiushu even said they would be sacrificed.

I used to think the Peacock Sect was just unreliable.

I never thought they could be so...

so ignorant.

The Peacock Sect has been like this for nearly a century.

That's why I established the Flowers Kill,

to uphold justice.

Don't worry.

I won't let them sacrifice children.

What are your plans?

This matter is very complicated.

Let's not discuss it here.

Holy Envoy, you are the Peacock Sect's Holy Envoy.

They won't harm you.

Just stay with Ruan Jiushu

and wait for my message.

Leave the rest to us.

No.

I am the Peacock Holy Envoy.

I have the responsibility to lead the Peacock Sect onto the right path.

But the minds of the people and the followers

have been manipulated by them for a long time.

It's not something that can be changed overnight.

Moreover, have you ever considered

that if they find out

you're not fully aligned with them,

what will they do to you?

And how can you ensure your safety?

That's exactly

why we need to change it, isn't it?

They only worship the Peacock God,

not Ruan Jiushu.

If...

I portray the Peacock God

as a righteous deity,

they can be led onto the right path, right?

There's nothing difficult in the world

if you're willing to try.

How do we know we can if we don't try?

I'm confident with it.

Really.

Chief.

Chief.

I want to discuss the matter of sacrifice with you.

I've thought about it seriously.

Sacrifice...

Sacrifice is just for solidifying the reputation

of our Peacock Sect, right?

To achieve this goal,

we don't necessarily need to use live people.

I've thought of many ways.

Look.

We can come up with some slogans,

using brainwashing slogans to attract the people.

If we have enough funds,

we can even build a Peacock Hall.

Every week,

you can go to the hall

to teach the doctrine to the believers,

listen to their voices,

counsel them, and so on.

What do you think?

If you think these aren't good,

I can think of more.

If you truly want to contribute to the sacrifice,

you should accompany me to select the children,

preparing for the ritual.

Chief.

Holy Envoy, please.

Pick the children.

Step forward.

This one is wearing the same color as the Peacock God.

The Peacock God won't like him.

You.

This one is too thin.

The Peacock God won't like him either.

He's been coughing.

The Peacock God will find him annoying for sure.

This one looks quiet.

The Peacock God will feel bored.

The Peacock God doesn't like children wearing hats.

This one looks unintelligent.

The Peacock God definitely won't like him.

This one is too pale.

The Peacock God won't like him either.

Chief, I don't think any of these children will do.

Perhaps we should consider my plan.

In that case,

go catch some more.

We'll continue until we find suitable ones.

Chief!

Take them away.

Stop!

If you have to sacrifice someone, sacrifice me.

After all, I'm the Holy Envoy.

Sacrificing me will make the Peacock God even happier.

Mom!

My patience has its limits.

Don't think I dare not harm you.

I'm willing to be sacrificed!

Tong.

This kid is smart.

Since you're willing,

then it'll be you.

But we still need one more.

I want to be with Brother Shen Tong!

Okay.

It seems this is the guidance of the Peacock God

in the depths of fate.

So, it's settled.

Send the other kids to the Doctrine Hall tomorrow.

Nurture them well

to become disciples of our sect

and serve our sect in the future.

Yes.

You have already chosen two kids for sacrifice.

Why not release the others?

Their families are waiting for them to come home.

Home?

After joining our sect,

the Peacock Sect

will be their home.

We will be their family.

Master.

In recent years, Peacock City-State has suffered frequent droughts,

causing hardship for the people.

I believe

that only by reducing the corvée burdens and taxes

can the people have a chance to recuperate and thrive,

which is the key to long-term stability.

This suggestion is reasonable.

I'll leave this matter to you, Lord Chen.

Yes.

Mother!

Mother.

Why are you in such a panic?

That doesn't make you look like a Young Master.

Mother.

I have already solved the case

of the missing children.

Who did it?

The Peacock Sect.

Don't talk nonsense.

What does this have to do with the Peacock Sect?

Mother,

those children are now locked up

in the Peacock Sect's dungeon.

If you don't believe me,

you can immediately send troops to search.

Ruan Jiushu has been deceiving the Emperor.

The Peacock Sect is running rampant.

They even committed such a despicable act.

Mother,

you must punish them severely.

Master,

if Young Master Rong has such suspicions,

it's likely not groundless.

I'm willing to accompany Young Master Rong

to the Peacock Sect's dungeon

to uncover the truth.

I will

handle this matter appropriately.

You shouldn't interfere anymore.

Why?

Those children are now on the brink of death.

Mother, we can't delay any longer.

You should immediately hold Ruan Jiushu accountable

and demand that she release the children.

That's enough.

Don't mention it again.

Mother, what do you mean?

Are you going to turn a blind eye to this?

Young Master, are you defying my order?

I will take my leave.

The recent disappearance of children in the city

was done by the Peacock Sect?

You must have already known the answer.

Are you here today to hold me accountable?

The audacity of the Peacock Sect is growing.

Without the protection of the Peacock God,

would Peacock City-State be as prosperous as it is today?

If sacrifices were to cease without reason,

angering the Peacock God,

then divine blessings might not be bestowed,

and the hearts of the people would be even more difficult to settle.

Master, have you forgotten the sacrifice

made ten years ago when you ascended to your position?

Our sect kept its promise and helped you ascend.

Please honor your commitment

and refrain from interfering in our affairs.

The matter of sacrifice is mine to decide.

You don't need to worry about it, Master.

Young Master Rong has reported it,

but Master Rong turned a blind eye to this.

I'm afraid that the Peacock Sect will intensify their actions.

I've heard that the Peacock Sect has already chosen the children for sacrifice.

The ritual will take place in 5 days.

We must rescue the children as soon as possible.

Li Muyang.

What should we do?

Tong...

Tong has been chosen.

The other children are still in captivity.

Ruan Jiushu said they would brainwash them all into becoming disciples.

What should we do?

I've tried everything.

She just won't give up the sacrifice.

What should we do about the children?

It's okay.

There's Flowers Kill.

Flowers Kill?

Yes.

There's Flowers Kill.

Flowers Kill

will take action tonight.

Greetings, Holy Envoy.

I'm taking these children to the Holy Land.

Open the door.

Before the sacrifice,

I'm taking these children to the Peacock God statue

for prayers and baptism,

purifying their souls.

Why don't I know about

this rule?

This is a new rule set by the Holy Envoy.

You didn't know it before,

but you should know it now, right?

Chief has commanded

that no one can take the children away

before the sacrifice.

I am the Holy Envoy appointed by the Peacock God.

My orders are the will of the Peacock God.

Dare you defy the divine command?

Open the door!

Please don't be angry. I'll open the door right now.

Come. Quickly.

Follow me.

Go. Go.

Go.

Inform Chief immediately.

Yes.

-Hurry! Hurry! -Hurry!

-Hurry up! -Hurry.

Get in the carriage!

Watch out!

Be careful!

Lai, hurry!

Be careful!

Lai, take over the children!

Who are you?

Take the kids and go!

Okay.

Good kung fu.

Unfortunately, you used it in the wrong place.

-Help me! -Let me go!

Help me!

The children are more important!

Let's go first!

Who is it?

Send the letter along with the hairpin.

Yes.

Who are you?

It's you!

If you want the Holy Envoy to live,

the sacrifice must be canceled.

This indeed is the Holy Envoy's hairpin.

It seems like

their target is the Peacock Sect.

We should stop the sacrifice.

No.

The sacrifice has been a tradition in Peacock City-State for over 100 years.

How can we cancel it?

That villain abducted the Holy Envoy

and threatened us openly

just to shame Master Rong and the Peacock Sect.

If we give in to their demand

and cancel the sacrifice,

Master and the Peacock Sect will lose their dignity.

Chief, do you think

dignity is more important than lives?

The Holy Envoy is in imminent danger.

As the Chief of the Peacock Sect,

are you going to disregard her safety?

Since the Holy Envoy came to the Peacock Sect,

she has been always caring for the people,

bringing great renown to the sect.

Now that the Holy Envoy is in danger,

you are actually disregarding her safety.

If you do this,

who will dare to take the Holy Envoy's position in the future?

How can the people of this city trust Master Rong?

It is against heavenly principles for the Peacock Sect

to abduct children for sacrifice.

It should be canceled.

Master!

Please reconsider!

Silence!

Sacrifice.

The sacrifice is crucial to the prosperity of Peacock City-State.

It cannot be canceled.

Mother.

Didn't you teach me

that as the ruler of the city,

we should always put the people first

and prioritize their welfare?

Aren't the Holy Envoy and the children to be sacrificed

citizens of Peacock City-State?

Are the lives of the citizens of Peacock City-State

not more important than these regulations

and meaningless doctrines?

Outrageous!

Mother.

If you act this way,

you're letting my respect for you down

and disappoint the people's expectations!

Shut up!

Guards!

Take Young Master away.

-Yes. -Yes.

-Mother. -Go!

Mother!

Let go of me!

Don't be angry, Master Rong.

Young Master is young and inexperienced.

She will soon come to understand.

Please rest assured, Master.

The sacrifice will proceed as planned.

My Lord.

The South Mountain is vast.

Where should we look for her?

Do you remember the Cangqu necklace

I gave to the Holy Envoy?

Although Cangqu is beneficial to humans,

it is toxic to all other plants.

When she was abducted,

the necklace broke,

and the pollen scattered.

Look at this plant.

This is...

It should be here.

Yes, all the plants along this path

show signs of being corroded.

The person who abducted Hua Ni that night

must have passed through this path.

Some people are there.

I knew it.

Follow up.

This is the place.

[Cloud Villa]

My Lord, why is no one here?

Something's wrong.