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♫ Your face is bright under the remaining moon behind the screen ♫

♫ Clouds gather and fog swirls, I crave that one glance ♫

♫ Some fulfill, some regret for a thousand years ♫

♫ The returning swallows' bell toll chisels my heartstrings ♫

♫ Fingers linger over that page with ease ♫

♫ Words are familiar, tone hard to distinguish, leaving it to fate ♫

♫ Regret spreads as I silently recite in my heart ♫

♫ Flowers fall and bloom again, scattered in the wind ♫

♫ It's hard to distinguish the moon in water and the moon far ♫

♫ Even if there is no return date, I wander aimlessly ♫

♫ Fallen flowers rise, the flowing water is indifferent ♫

♫ The flowers gathered is like a dream, also like you ♫

♫ Even if wordless for a moment, I have mixed feelings ♫

♫ Wiping away tears, I never leave you ♫

♫ Drenched by a lifetime of rain, I still wait for you ♫

♫ I still wait for you ♫

[Episode 28]

My lady.

I heard from the disciples say

Mo Xiao

will officially take over as the Sect Leader of Shushan Sect today.

This is his mission.

From today on,

you are the Sect Leader of Shushan Sect,

and I will return to my position as the Head of Luntian Division.

All the disciples of Shushan Sect,

pay respects to the new Sect Leader.

Greetings, Sect Leader.

We are ready to follow your command for subduing demons and upholding justice.

Sect Leader.

Master, something's off.

A major event has occurred in Fengdu City.

Don't rush. What happened?

The disciple who was feeling unwell

and stayed at the inn in Fengdu City to recuperate

suddenly demonized last night

and injured people.

The other disciples who stayed to watch over him

has temporarily controlled him,

but I'm afraid

they couldn't hang on longer.

So I came here to seek help.

Do you mean

the disciples of the immortal sects who were poisoned by demonic poison

have once again demonized?

Yes.

We should

go help the poisoned disciples

to transfer the demonic poison

to prevent further harm.

We can't let the citizens of Fengdu City mistakenly believe

that the disciples of immortal sects have been demonized by the Demonic Sect.

Otherwise, the reputation of the immortal sects would be gone.

Master Fuyu, you are right.

I have succeeded as the Sect Leader of Shushan Sect,

then I will fulfill my duties

and care for the Shushan Sect and fellow disciples of the immortal sects.

I'll go to Fengdu City to set up an altar and perform the ritual

to expel the demonic poison for those who are poisoned.

We are grateful.

But expelling demonic poison requires not only profound cultivation,

but also a method to transfer the demonic poison.

This is not an easy task.

Yes.

If we make a mistake

in transferring the demonic poison,

it could harm the poisoned disciples,

but also harm the citizens in the city.

It requires a foolproof plan.

I have a way to transfer the demonic poison.

Are you saying you have a way to transfer the demonic poison?

Exactly.

What is that?

Miss Lixue, can you teach us how?

Only I can perform this way.

Sorry I can't teach you.

Do you mean

that you will help us exorcize demons?

Yes, if I succeed,

I hope you can

see my determination to rid myself of demon and return to the righteous path.

Then return the Tianxing Sect to me,

so that I can re-establish the Tianxing Sect.

Miss Lixue.

Exorcising demons is the responsibility of the immortal sects. I'm afraid…

I think it is workable.

Miss Lixue has practiced the demonic techniques,

so she naturally understands the way to dispel demonic poison.

Sect Leader, what do you think?

If Miss Lixue

can help us exorcize demons,

then we will consider the matter

of re-establish the Tianxing Sect seriously.

Fine. Deal.

Once the new Sect Leader of Shushan Sect succeeds,

the Demonic Sect is causing chaos.

Mo Xiao, Young Leader of Shushan Sect,

personally went to Fengdu City

to set up an altar to exorcize demons

from the disciples who have been demonized.

All poisoned disciples of the immortal sects

can go to Fengdu City to receive exorcism.

Lord.

The Seven Caves and Nine Netherworlds

acted quite swiftly.

What's the matter?

Lord.

Lixue went to the Shushan Sect

and announced in front of all the immortal sects

that she wants to re-establish the Tianxing Sect.

She went there?

Exactly, and

she chose the day of the Grand Meeting.

She deserves to be my disciple,

fearing nothing.

This is the style of me.

What did the Shushan Sect say?

The Shushan Sect naturally will not easily agree.

However, it just happened

the Seven Caves and Nine Netherworlds were interfering with the immortal sects.

They had planted demonic poison on disciples of immortal sects,

making them demonized in Fengdu City.

When the immortal sects are worried about it,

Lixue suggested

to help them exorcize demons.

What can she do?

I have no idea.

However, the immortal sects

considering she once was a disciple of you,

made an agreement with her.

If she could successfully exorcize demons,

would the Shushan Sect

indeed return her the Tianxing Seal?

I think they won't

back on their words.

Great.

If she can earn

the trust of Shushan Sect,

things might be simpler.

Why are there

incense candles and lanterns displayed everywhere?

Any special day coming?

The Zhongyuan Festival is coming.

Every year at this time,

the citizens of Fengdu City release lanterns to pray for blessings,

so they prepare incense

and flower lanterns in advance.

Pray for blessings?

What for?

They pray for the spirits of the deceased to rest in peace,

the living to be safe and joyful,

and lovers to stick together.

In short, they pray for things

that are beyond human reach.

I see.

[Laifu Inn]

This way please.

Stop here, just give it to me.

Tell me if you need any help.

Mo Xiao, this room is quiet.

Just stay in this room.

Don't you think

ever since returning from Suyu Mountain,

Mo Xiao has been acting strange.

Hasn't he always been very strange?

No.

Ever since he's become the Sect Leader

and Lixue came to the Shushan Sect,

he's become even stranger.

It's because of Feng Lixue.

- My lady. - Lixue.

I haven't had the chance,

now finally we can talk.

Lixue, have you really left the Tianmo Sect?

Did Chong Guang really let you go?

He didn't do anything to you, did he?

Earlier, in front of those old men,

I had no chance to ask you about this.

He didn't do anything to me.

I just gave back

what he gave me.

You say it lightly.

Ten years ago, you were saved by Chong Guang's demonic technique.

This time, giving the demonic technique back is like dying again.

That day, I carried her down the Suyu Mountain.

She was

like a dying person.

He saved me

and nurtured me for ten years.

I can only repay him this way.

You barely escaped death,

so you should rest well,

and live a relaxed life.

Why do you go to the Shushan Sect

to take the Tianxing Seal,

to irritate those old men?

Lixue, is re-establishing the Tianxing Sect

really that important?

I left Chong Guang

just to fulfill my father's lifelong wish.

Back then, my father went astray to save me.

Now,

I have no other desire,

and only wish to fulfil his wish.

Miss Lixue, you are kind and filial.

But whether it's the Tianxing Sect,

or your own past,

they are all entangled with the Demonic Sect.

It's natural that the heads of the various sects

would doubt you.

I hope this doesn't

change your original intention.

I especially thank

you two for coming to see me at this time.

But the Tianxing Sect has not been accepted by the world,

so you'd better not associate with me.

Otherwise, it will cause criticism.

What?

We are friends.

It's inconvenient for us to talk when you were in the Demonic Sect before,

but now that you've left the Demonic Sect and returned to righteous path.

What do we fear for?

Actually, Mo Xiao…

Mo Xiao is setting up an altar and performing rituals,

and he needs your assistance.

We won't disturb you anymore.

Please prepare well.

Don't worry. See you there.

Why did you stop me?

If I didn't stop you,

who knows what trouble you might cause?

What's wrong?

Even if I don't tell her,

they might

think about it countless times.

I just want to explain on behalf of Mo Xiao

to prevent Lixue from overthinking.

Just

let them face it themselves.

Don't meddle in it.

What?

This trip was worth it, wasn't it?

Yes.

I was just worried

about how to inquire from Lixue

the truth about her fallout with Chong Guang.

I didn't expect you

would ask and find out naturally.

Now you know I wasn't meddling.

How did you know I wanted to ask these?

I know what you're thinking.

You're really cunning now.

I came to see Lixue,

and now it's killing two birds with one stone.

Why is Hongyue also here in Fengdu City?

Master.

How is it?

It has been verified

that your suspicions are correct.

Disciples from various immortal sects have gathered in Fengdu City.

Whether they have just been poisoned by the demonic poison,

or are experiencing a recurrence,

it's all because the Seven Caves and Nine Netherworlds released demon spirits,

which made the poisoned disciples demonized.

Any unusual movements of the Seven Caves and Nine Netherworlds?

They are gathering outside Fengdu City.

You should be well-prepared.

Got it.

Mo Xiao, the situation is urgent.

Guess who I saw in Fengdu City?

- Who? - Mrs. Poison Hongyue.

Mrs. Poison is here in Fengdu City

must be because she knew you were coming to perform an exorcism.

Since she is here,

the master of Whale Island, the master of Longevity Valley,

and those from evil factions who were poisoned in the Desire Valley might also come.

Did Lixue ever mention

what the method of exorcism is?

Mo Xiao.

You knew we went to find Lixue?

She said she would assist you on time,

but did not mention what the method it is.

Tomorrow, we are going to perform the ritual outside the city.

Don't run around.

Notify the disciples of Shushan Sect to come and guard.

Okay.

Cangcang,

let me tell you.

This is called the Lucky Pinwheel.

It can draw all the joy,

happiness,

and

health.

It can also kick out

all the worries, pain,

and illness.

I've never heard of this before.

Miss Lixue, who told you this?

It's someone

very important to me.

Very important?

My lady.

Cangcang,

I have something to discuss with Miss Lixue.

You may leave.

My lady.

Don't blame me for being rude.

I have something to clarify with you.

- Say it. - My lady.

In front of the immortal sects,

you promised Mo Xiao to assist him in exorcizing demons.

But now all you have no demonic techniques,

only a bit that you obtained in your childhood left.

Although it's better than an ordinary person's cultivation,

the exorcism is extremely dangerous.

I really don't know

what method you have.

Po Yun.

I have my own way to handle this.

Don't worry about it.

But I need you to remember one thing.

This is my agreement with the immortal sects,

and no one else can intervene.

No matter what the result is,

I will bear it all.

This is something I must do.

The path of getting rid of demons and returning to the righteous path is difficult.

Every step risks your life.

But you have decided

not to turn back.

Right?

Don't worry.

I won't let anything happen to you.

The Soul-transferring Spell is indeed effective.

In this case,

as long as I transfer the demonic power to another creature,

I won't be caught then.

Mo Xiao, even without you,

I can still save myself.

Master Murong.

Jianchuan.

You took the Soul-transferring Spell

from the Shrine of Divine Mechanics

just to do this?

Master Murong, I…

I was wondering

why the disciples of Penglai Sect

have not yet rid themselves of demonic poison,

yet you have shown no reaction at all.

So you have been using such forbidden techniques

to conceal the fact that you are possessed by demonic poison.

No, Master Murong.

To tell you the truth.

Since returning from the Desire Valley,

my demonic poison has not been eradicated

and has become more severe.

It becomes difficult to control.

I had no choice

but to resort to this last resort.

The Sect Leader has promised

to set up an altar outside Fengdu City

to exorcize demonic poison for all the disciples.

Why didn't you wait for that

and instead practiced such forbidden techniques?

Master Murong.

You know best about my situation

in the Luntian Division.

Master has never valued me.

If the fact that my demonic poison has not been eradicated

got found out by Master and fellow disciples,

then my future will be ruined.

Master Murong,

please keep it a secret for me.

Should you have any orders,

I would not hesitate to do it.

Master Murong.

Alright, get up first.

You!

I can understand

what you are worried about.

Since you trust me,

and I am willing to keep a secret for you.

Mo Xiao has already decided

to set up an altar and perform the ritual tomorrow outside Fengdu City.

As the chief disciple,

you have to lead the disciples to guard the ritual.

However,

are you confident

that you can hide it from Mo Xiao,

Feng Lixue and the others?

[Guiyin Music House]

Immortal, sorry to keep you waiting.

Immortal, you are the chief disciple of the Luntian Division of Shushan Sect.

Why are you so wary of me, a zither girl?

A zither girl?

What is your purpose in bringing me here?

I heard that the Sect Leader of Shushan Sect

is going to set up an altar and perform the ritual in Fengdu City

to exorcize demons for the immortal sect disciples.

And you will also go there

to guard the Sect Leader during the ritual.

Why do you

know about our affairs that clearly?

Well,

I happen to have some friends

who are poisoned by demonic poison,

yet they are not part of the immortal sects.

Thus,

I must seek your help.

Even they are not from the immortal sects,

if they are harmed by the demonic sect,

we will not stand by idly.

If they wish to exorcize demons, just make a formal request openly,

why seek me out?

You know

there are some people

whom the immortal sects will not acknowledge.

For example,

those from evil factions.

What?

Why do they want to enter the altar?

That's why I seek your help.

I am the chief disciple of Luntian Division.

And you want me to help those from evil factions?

Miss, are you joking?

I am not.

I just have

some difficulties.

Just like you,

aren't you also infected with demonic poison

that you don't want outsiders to know about?

How do you know?

I not only know this,

but I also know that you

privately practiced the forbidden techniques.

Who are you?

Helping me

is also helping yourself.

As for who I am,

it's not that important.

I consider your silence

as consent.

Yue Yao, take come rest.

I will call you at dinner time.

Why are you here?

Come with me.

Hongyue, I'm sorry.

But all of this is over now.

We were supposed to be strangers,

and should not entangle anymore.

Over?

What if I insist on not?

What do you want?

I want you to come with me.

I have long been engaged to Yue Yao.

If it weren't for the demonic poison in my body not being completely cleared,

we would have already married.

So all of this cannot be over.

If the demonic poison remains,

and you will remember everything in the Desire Valley.

I won't let them clear the demonic poison from you.

No one can erase those memories

that belong to the two of us.

But don't worry.

Look,

I also have the demonic poison.

But I am perfectly fine.

Haotian,

come with me.

Hongyue.

Even if I do not marry Yue Yao,

I won't be with you.

Give up.

Haotian,

don't be ungrateful.

You are the only man I have begged

in my entire life.

If you do not agree,

even if I turn Fengdu City

upside down today,

I will take you away.

Tonight, the Sect Leader of Shushan Sect

will perform the ritual to exorcize demons for us.

If you stir up trouble,

the disciples of the immortal sects in Fengdu City

definitely won't let you go.

I advise you to leave now.

I'll pretend that I never saw you.

This is the last mercy I can offer you.

Otherwise, we will have to fight with weapons.

Are you forcing me to fight you?

It is you who is forcing me.

Leave.

If other immortal sect disciples see you,

I couldn't save you either.

My lady invites you.

Your lady?

My lady says

if you want to achieve your wish,

she can help.

Haotian, what are you doing here?

Nothing, I saw an old acquaintance.

Where are you going?

The Shushan disciples are preparing the altar,

calling us to help.

I just happen to be going there. Let's go together.

Okay.

This way, please.

Who are you?

Where are you taking me?

My lady is waiting for you.

I didn't expect

in a music house of Fengdu City,

there is a hidden expert.

Mrs. Poison.

We meet again.

You guys…

I have said

that I only have the ability to deliver messages.

It's not me who wants to help,

but you are helping each other.

I heard that the Sect Leader of Shushan Sect

is setting up an altar to exorcize the demonic poison for the disciples.

We have suffered greatly from the demonic poison.

It has not been resolved since we returned from the Desire Valley.

But the Shushan Sect definitely wouldn't

exorcize the demonic poison for us,

so tonight we have to enter the altar ourselves.

Since we have the same goal,

let's use Miss Ling Xiang's place today

to set up a plan.

How about it?

You want to clear the demonic poison,

but I don't need to.

I have my own ways to control the demonic poison.

You are the best at making poison,

so you have a way to fight poison with poison.

But the person you want to take away…

If he could be successfully exorcized demons,

then he will completely forget you

and will never go with you.

How do you know this?

What do you want?

To send you into the altar

and let you do whatever you want.

You?

Po Yun.

Wait here.

Remember what I said.

Don't interfere.

Be careful.

Got it.

You are here.

I am here.

Be careful.

Don't force yourself.

You got me.

Got it.

I must take Haotian away.

Lixue.

Lixue.

Are you okay?

I'm okay.

Control the demonic fog

and don't let them enter Fengdu City.

Set up the formation.

Senior Brother Lu, are you okay?

I'm okay.

Witch, how dare you to break into the altar?

Haotian.

Haotian. Haotian.

Mo Xiao.

Disperse the demonic fog now.

Lixue, don't.

Lixue.

Lixue.

The witch wants to escape.

Senior Brother Lu, saving people comes first.

He is not going to make it.

This one is not going to make it.

How did she end up like this?

She wanted to gain the recognition of the immortal sects

and get the Tianxing Seal,

so she agreed to help them to exorcize demons.

It's all my fault.

I thought

she really has a way

to exorcize demons,

but now I realize

she just

wanted to use her own body

to take all the demonic poison.

Are you saying the demonic poison

was transferred to her?

What should we do now

to save her?

She told me

that no matter the consequences,

she and the Tianxing Mansion

would take them all.

We must not blame the immortal sects,

nor let the Shushan Sect know.

But her body

cannot possibly deal with the demonic poison.

Right, Mr. Gu.

Do you remember that?

The secret chamber under the Tianxing Mansion

stored some

secret manuals and artifacts collected by the Bishop.

Although most of them

were later moved to the Tianxing Treasure,

maybe we can go check.

Perhaps we can find some artifacts

to help her take the demonic poison.

Then let's go get it.

Cangcang, you stay here

and take care of My lady.

Cangcang, as soon as she wakes up,

tell us.

Let's go.

Can't believe people from evil factions

have infiltrated the altar.

It must be the witch colluding with them,

claiming to help us exorcize demons,

but actually wanting to kill these disciples of the immortal sects.

When things went south,

she escaped right away.

Settle down these disciples,

and notify all the immortal sects

that the exorcism failed.

I will go to the Shushan Sect

to apologize to the heads of the immortal sects.

Mo Xiao, where are you going?

I have

to figure out some things.

What for?

People died here.

Feng Lixue can no longer explain herself.

If you go to the Tianxing Mansion now,

what will you say tomorrow when facing the heads of the immortal sects

at Celestial Debate Hall?

Mo Xiao, don't forget

you are now the Sect Leader of Shushan Sect.

Everyone, settle down the injured,

and return to the Shushan Sect immediately.

Yes.

[Guiyin Music House]

Miss,

the altar of the Shushan Sect has been withdrawn.

What a bustling night.

It's finally calm now.

Miss,

I'm afraid the calm won't last.

The news the master asked us to spread

has already been spread.

Our task is complete.

No,

only when we help our master get what he wants

will our task truly be complete.

And I

could see my younger brother then.

Cangcang.

My lady,

are you awake?

Are you okay?

It seems that I'm okay.

You fool,

you slept here all night?

My lady,

are you okay now?

I am okay, I suppose.

Po Yun and I were worrying that you

cannot eliminate the demonic poison,

so went to the secret chamber to get you a ganoderm.

Now it seems

- you don't need it. - Yes.

Sorry to make you worried.

Don't mention it.

It's good that you are fine.

By the way, how is it at the altar?

My lady, you risked your life last night

to block the demonic fog with your body.

The altar should be fine now.

♫ Tears drop on paper, and one stroke carries the love ♫

♫ A lifetime's soul linked like fire, let it drift ♫

♫ Gloomy moonlight, decayed lovesickness ♫

♫ Wind sweeps the river, echoing the sad song ♫

♫ Soaked under the umbrella, in a pouring rain ♫

♫ Life and death, let it squander ♫

♫ Sweet promises, filled with thorns ♫

♫ Tangled and unruly, stirring the mountains and rivers ♫

♫ Love is hard to get, crossing the sea of bitterness ♫

♫ No matter how many lifetimes, unwilling to wake up ♫

♫ Until the fog dissipates, eternal waiting remains ♫

♫ Year after year, the love is still ♫

♫ Love is hard to get, crossing the sea of bitterness ♫

♫ No matter how many lifetimes, unwilling to wake up ♫

♫ Until the fog dissipates, eternal waiting remains ♫

♫ Year after year, the love is still ♫

♫ Through countless catastrophes, still find you familiar ♫

♫ The faithful cool wind, and the merciless night rain ♫

♫ Love is destined ♫