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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 29]

Masters,

last night, the Sect Leader and Feng Lixue set up an altar to exorcize demons.

Unexpectedly, there was an infiltration of people from evil factions

during the ritual halfway,

causing many of our disciples to die on the spot.

Even my Haotian

was severely injured and fell into a coma.

For this matter, I request you all

to give us an explanation.

What happened exactly?

Master,

yesterday, during the ritual in the altar,

there indeed was an intrusion of people from evil factions

trying to destroy the altar.

Fortunately, Feng Lixue

used her body to block the demonic fog,

saving the people of Fengdu City.

But still, some disciples

due to their insufficient cultivation,

were poisoned and died on the spot.

You said so to exonerate Feng Lixue?

Clearly, she colluded with the evil factions

and intentionally destroyed the exorcism ritual.

Yue Yao,

you couldn't blame her without evidence.

Yesterday's altar was personally set up by Shushan Sect disciples,

and she was the only outsider there.

If it wasn't her,

could it be that Shushan Sect disciples colluded with the evil factions?

You are

talking rude here.

- Are you suspecting Shushan Sect disciples? - Indeed.

- Shouldn't one be held accountable for the failure? - Indeed.

I heard that Fengdu City has already started to say

that witch Feng Lixue,

under the guise of getting rid of demons and returning to the righteous path,

bewitched the Sect Leader of Shushan Sect

and harmed disciples of immortal sects.

Those people from evil factions had already infiltrated the Fengdu City,

certainly colluding with Feng Lixue for a long time.

Feng Lixue came to offer goodwill,

which was an intentional action

with evil motive.

That witch

is full of schemes.

She deceived all of us.

When Feng Lixue came

to offer help to exorcize demons,

all of you were present

and agreed.

Once the accident happened,

you are all gossiping behind her back.

Is this behavior of burning bridges after crossing them

the style of the immortal sects?

Suddenly people from evil factions appeared and destroyed the altar and the exorcism.

It requires further investigation

into who is behind this.

But the Seven Caves and Nine Netherworlds infiltrated the immortal sects,

using poisoned disciples to search for the demonic stone.

We immortal sect cannot be lax.

I think this is not that simple.

It'd be trustable

if Feng Lixue blocked the demonic fog with her body

and saved the people of Fengdu City,

being seriously injured.

But now she absorbed the demonic poison and yet is unharmed.

Then I suspect she

assists the Seven Caves and Nine Netherworlds.

If Feng Lixue truly colluded with the evil factions,

I will definitely investigate thoroughly about

the causes and truth behind this

and give you a satisfactory explanation.

The Sect Leader went down the mountain to exorcize demons

without the three of us.

I wonder how it went.

With the help of Feng Lixue,

the Sect Leader doesn't need us anymore.

The Sect Leader is back.

Sect leader.

Young Master Xie. What happened to the Sect Leader?

Did something happen in Fengdu City?

I can't explain clearly to you. I need to ask him something.

Young Master Xie. The Sect Leader locked himself in the room once he returned.

I suppose he needs some space.

I think you and Young Master Jing

should go back first.

Young Master Jing, what happened?

Last night, people from evil factions infiltrated the altar,

and destroyed Mo Xiao and Lixue's formation.

Several disciples from the immortal sects

were killed on the spot.

About the incident of Fengdu City last night,

did you find any clue?

You asked me to investigate Mrs. Poison Hongyue,

master of Whale Island,

master of Longevity Valley and others.

I found that they already entered Fengdu City two days ago

and simultaneously went to the same place,

Guiyin Music House.

Guiyin Music House?

Yes.

The owner of Guiyin Music House in the city

is the zither girl Ling Xiang.

A zither girl?

What about Feng Lixue?

The one who rescued Feng Lixue

is the guardian of the Tianxing Sect Po Yun.

They haven't left after returning to the Tianxing Mansion.

There haven't been any movements yet.

Lixue.

Lixue…

Young Master Murong.

You can't go in.

The Sect Leader closing the door means no visitors allowed.

I need to talk to him.

Young Master Jing and Young Master Xie

also came here to seek him.

They haven't seen him either.

I have serious business.

How can you say that?

It sounds like we have no serious business.

Let him in.

Why?

Why can he go in but we can't?

Mo Xiao.

You're so biased.

- I came to thank you. - Thank me?

I was responsible for setting up the altar.

It was infiltrated by people from evil factions,

which is my negligence.

Just now in the main hall,

you didn't mention it at all,

preserving the honor of the Fengyu Division.

I thank you for that.

I didn't mention it at all.

In fact, it's not just for you and the Fengyu Division.

You have always been meticulous in your work.

Only those

carrying the immortal sect's token can enter the altar.

Otherwise, even if it's the Seven Caves and Nine Netherworlds,

or even if the Demon Lord Chong Guang comes personally,

it's still difficult for them

to enter without notice.

Therefore, I think…

Do you suspect an inside accomplice?

Exactly.

Could it be Feng Lixue?

I personally brought her in.

It won't be her.

If it is not Feng Lixue,

then it is someone in the immortal sects.

I am the chief disciple of Luntian Division.

And you want me to help those who follow the demonic path?

I just have

some difficulties.

Just like you,

aren't you also infected with demonic poison?

Helping me

is also helping yourself.

I

must not let Mo Xiao know about this.

Hongyue can enter the altar,

which is already suspicious.

Moreover, this morning in Fengdu City,

many people have already been spreading

the rumor that Feng Lixue killed the disciples of the immortal sects.

So, this matter must be manipulating by someone behind the scenes.

- I want you to investigate someone for me. - Who?

The zither girl from Guiyin Music House, Ling Xiang.

A zither girl?

Hualang found her suspicious.

After Hongyue entered Fengdu City,

she had interactions with her.

And keep an eye on

whether she has any connection with the disciples of Shushan Sect.

Okay.

- Can I ask one last question? - Go ahead.

Why me?

Secret investigation

isn't the duty of the Young Master of the Fengyu Division?

Lingyun and Jing are too close to me.

If they take any action,

it would be conspicuous.

- But you and I… - I see.

Wait for my message.

What did you two talk about?

Are you hiding something from us?

Murong Ce, did you speak ill of me?

Ce, what did Mo Xiao say to you?

You two have never been close.

What's the matter?

Sect Leader, Head Yuan asked you

to go meet him at the Sword Pavilion.

Master.

In last night's demon exorcism,

did you get injured?

I am fine.

Just now in the main hall, I didn't have a chance to ask for details.

It's good then.

This time the exorcism failed,

and all the immortal sects are filled with complaints.

You just promised in the main hall

to investigate thoroughly into this matter.

Do you

have some plans?

I dare not hide anything from you.

Yesterday, I set up an altar in Fengdu City for exorcism,

and people from evil factions infiltrated.

Then there were rumors spreading

that I wrongly trusted Feng Lixue.

I believe

someone must have been guiding everyone's attention

and trying to hide something.

Do you think

someone is manipulating

behind this,

but not the Seven Caves and Nine Netherworlds?

You have such an assumption

not out of the intention to exonerate Feng Lixue?

Master.

If Feng Lixue truly intended to help

the people of the Seven Caves and Nine Netherworlds to destroy our exorcism,

she didn't have to take great pains.

Moreover…

What?

Moreover,

when the demonic fog was rampant,

it was Feng Lixue who blocked it with her body.

If she didn't do so,

Fengdu City

wouldn't be as peaceful as it is now.

If this matter

were not tampered with by the Demonic Sect,

then who could it be?

I am doing a secret investigation.

However,

I have one thing that I don't understand,

which makes me even more worried.

What?

At that time, the Seven Caves and Nine Netherworlds were unsuccessful in searching for the demonic stone.

However, in Fengdu City,

many disciples of the immortal sects have become demonized.

I suspect that the Seven Caves and Nine Netherworlds are intentionally making a move in Fengdu City.

As for why, I have not yet figured it out.

And the person who destroyed the altar yesterday

also chose to take action in Fengdu City.

No matter the reason behind it,

but one thing is certain,

the target must be in the Fengdu City.

Could it be for the

Sura Demonic Stone?

I also think so.

The Fengdu City

is a place with abundant spiritual power.

When Feng Xingtian explored for treasures all over the world back then,

he built the Tianxing Mansion here for this reason as well.

I think they are targeting Fengdu City

to use its spiritual power

to look for the Sura Demonic Stone.

If this is the case,

then Fengdu City would face the disaster.

The Zhongyuan Festival is coming.

The Zhongyuan Festival is a time when the spiritual power is at its peak.

If the Seven Caves and Nine Netherworlds

invade Fengdu City at this time,

will definitely harm the citizens in the city.

Therefore, I want to release lanterns and pray for the citizens

in the name of the immortal sects,

in case the Seven Caves and Nine Netherworlds invade Fengdu City and harm the citizens.

This is a good idea.

The exorcism

has already made people anxious.

Releasing lanterns and praying for them

can calm the people's hearts,

and prevent the interference of the Seven Caves and Nine Netherworlds.

At the same time,

you can investigate whether there is

anyone else behind this matter.

This is feasible.

However, this action

must be careful and cautious.

Whether Feng Lixue returns to the righteous path

is all up to her own fate.

You've already made the Mind Guarding Mark for the Sect Leader of Shushan Sect.

You must always keep your mind clear.

I understand.

Lord.

Lord.

Lord.

Where did you go? What happened?

Go tell the Seven Caves and Nine Netherworlds

and the people at the Shushan Sect,

no matter what methods they use,

must not hurt

Feng Lixue.

Yes.

Not a single drop left.

Father and Uncle Yun said,

your body suffered severe injury,

so you need to recuperate properly.

Drinking this soup benefits your body.

Right. I have to drink the soup and stay in bed.

Anyway, I should act like a patient,

being well taken care of by you.

But, you see.

I am completely fine now.

Really.

My lady,

where are you going?

I'm a bit worried.

Although I've already blocked the demonic fog,

I wonder how those disciple of the immortal sects,

have recovered. Let's go.

My lady,

you dispelled the demonic fog for the immortal sects,

and they have already returned to their immortal sects smoothly.

Even the citizens of Fengdu City are praising

that you helped the immortal sects to dispel the demonic poison

and did a good deed

to them.

Really?

That's great.

But I want to see

how those citizens have recovered.

Let's go take a look.

Let's go.

No way, my lady.

You must not go out.

Father and Uncle Yun said

you need to take more rest.

And I have to watch over you.

Alright.

I know I'm a patient,

but I can't just stay at home all the time.

I need to take a walk.

Look, I've become useless from staying put all the time.

Let's go, shall we?

Go take a look.

- No way, my lady. - Let's go.

Father didn't allow it.

- Let's go. - My lady.

- Let's go. - My lady.

Look.

- It's her. - That's her.

Yes, it's her.

Last night, it was her who was colluding with the Demonic Sect.

You can't tell she's that evil.

- It's her. - She's coming.

You know what?

That witch deceived the Sect Leader of Shushan Sect

and caused the deaths of disciples of the immortal sects.

Stop it.

What if she hears us,

colluding with the demonic sect destroyed the Fengdu City,

that would be terrible.

Why is Fengdu City

so unlucky?

In the past, it was her father who fell into the demonic path,

was defeated by the Sword Immortal of Shushan Sect, causing the Tianxing Sect to get disbanded.

Now she has returned,

and she is a witch.

We can't let the Tianxing Sect re-establish.

Yes.

My lady,

let's go back.

Uncle Yun didn't let you go out.

Come back with me.

Cangcang.

Can you go back to your room and play by yourself for a while?

These past two days,

you have been using my recovery as an excuse to stop me from going out.

It's because in Fengdu City,

everyone thinks I colluded with the Demonic Sect

and caused the deaths of disciples of the immortal sects, right?

My lady,

the people in Fengdu City

didn't know the truth.

That night, if you had not used your body to block the demonic fog,

no one knows

what'd happen to Fengdu City today.

But I recovered completely overnight,

so they would think even more that I colluded with the Demonic Sect.

Shushan Sect…

Do they think so too?

My lady,

when the incident happened that night,

Mo Xiao and several young masters

hurried back to the Shushan Sect overnight.

Now, Shushan Sect

has not made any move.

I thought to use this

to help the immortal sects

and gain their trust.

But now,

I'm afraid no one trusts me anymore.

My lady.

Mr. Gu.

Mo Xiao, the Sect Leader of Shushan Sect,

will come to Fengdu City during the Zhongyuan Festival

to release lanterns and pray for the people.

By that time,

what concerns her…

So what?

Now that things have come to this point,

don't let her

harbor any more illusions,

to avoid further heartbreak and disappointment.

About the revival of the sect,

let's discuss it later.

[Husband Ye Yuan's Memorial Tablet]

If your spirit is watching over us,

please bless me

to find our son soon.

Mother.

Found it.

I found it, Mother.

What did you find?

Why are you in such a panic?

I found a way to find brother.

What is it?

I found in an ancient book

that the demon spirits in the Demonic Abyss

and Ye Yuan's bloodline have a spiritual connection.

When the two meet,

there

will be a reaction.

Demon spirits

can find Ye Yuan's bloodline?

Yes.

But there are so many people

in the world,

how can we find him?

Mother.

The Zhongyuan Festival is coming.

During the Zhongyuan Festival, yin and yang reverse each other.

It is the time when spiritual power between heaven and earth connect.

And the place with the most spiritual power in the mortal world

is Fengdu City.

It is said that the people of Fengdu City

hold a lantern festival every year.

This year is even more special.

The immortals from Shushan Sect

will personally release lanterns to pray.

I heard that the sky lanterns of Shushan Sect

can sense the spiritual power of the three realms.

If I can

remove the evil power of the demon spirits

and quietly place them into the sky lanterns,

perhaps we could get some clues of brother's whereabouts.

Wonderful.

Then hurry down the mountain.

Okay.

Please enjoy.

- Waiter. - Sir.

Why is there a music house here?

When did it open?

Why haven't I seen it before?

Right.

Not to mention you,

we do business here every day

and haven't noticed when this Guiyin Music House opened.

Please enjoy.

[Guiyin Music House]

Shadow Stealth Technique?

I did not expect that the zither girl of Guiyin Music House

to be a Shadow Assassin.

You are the one who spread the rumors?

Who is your master?

How long have you been in Fengdu City?

What is your mission tonight?

Wait.

Little girl,

you are leaving.

I'll give you a gift as a souvenir.

Father,

why can't she stay in Shushan Sect?

She

is going to find her family.

Aren't you going to find your family?

Why did you become a Shadow Assassin?

Who is

your master?

I had already shed the demonic technique.

After blocking the demon spirits,

why can I be fine overnight?

I can't feel the demonic power in my body anymore.

But who would believe me?

Mo Xiao,

do you believe me?

Master.

Hualang.

I sent you to Fengdu City to gather information, any clues?

Miss Lixue is fine.

She's fine?

You know what?

That witch deceived the Sect Leader of Shushan Sect

and caused the deaths of disciples of the immortal sects.

Stop it.

What if she hears us,

colluding with the demonic sect destroyed the Fengdu City,

that would be terrible.

She's fine.

Yes.

The night you set up the altar and performed the ritual.

To help you guard the altar,

I didn't find more information about Fengdu City.

Yesterday,

I received your secret order

to go investigate Miss Lixue,

found her already safe and sound.

Got it.

You may leave.

She was poisoned by demonic poison.

Even with my cultivation, I can hardly bear it.

How could she be fine overnight?

Could it be…?

No, no way.

She wouldn't lie to me.

It's good that she's fine.

The situation in Fengdu City

seems to be getting more complicated.

Maybe at the night of the Zhongyuan Festival,

everything will be clear then.

[Laifu Inn]

Our fate with Fengdu City

is quite significant.

There's nothing good.

Stop that.

Tonight on Zhongyuan Festival, we'll release lanterns to pray for blessings.

Isn't that a good thing?

Alright, as the usual.

I'll go get the rooms, you wait here.

You don't need to do it.

Someone has already gotten the rooms.

You are really different now,

being generous

and thoughtful.

I didn't do it.

So you were the one who booked the rooms.

It seems you arrived in Fengdu City a long time ago.

The person you asked me to investigate

seems to have realized that we are investigating her,

so she fled Fengdu City overnight.

Even you couldn't stop her?

The Stealth Technique is indeed great.

You're right.

In Fengdu City,

there is indeed a force stirring.

We need to continue the investigation

who his master is behind the scenes.

Ce.

Mo Xiao.

What are you talking about?

Stealth Technique?

They are talking about the Shadow Stealth Technique,

the unique technique of the Shadow Assassins.

They come without a shadow and leave without a trace,

hidden among the crowd,

seemingly with no sect or affiliation,

but exist everywhere.

They often communicate in codes.

The people who can buy them off

are never ordinary.

The Shadow Assassins' techniques are not that supreme,

but they have spent their lives mastering one killing technique,

which is the Shadow Stealth Technique that kills without being noticed.

The ones who practice it

can split into numerous ghostly figures,

like haunting shadows,

without a trace or form,

unable to be defended against.

Those targeted by the Shadow Assassins

would die without making a move.

There are few people seeing their faces.

That powerful?

Exactly.

He has already confirmed that the zither girl Ling Xiang

is the Shadow Assassin.

Zither girl?

Since the Shadow Assassin has pretended to be a zither girl

and lurked in Fengdu City,

then her master

surely doesn't just want to stop

Mo Xiao from exorcizing demons.

What does he really want to do?

Maybe tonight,

we will know.

My lady.

I really don't know how to do it.

Cangcang.

Today is the Zhongyuan Festival.

Everyone should be releasing lanterns and praying for blessings, right?

Yes.

You have been feeling down these few days.

Why not

we go to release lanterns and pray for blessings?

It can cheer you up a bit.

Okay.

Let's go.

Mo Xiao.

It's almost the Hour of the Pig.

We should go release the sky lanterns.

Wait a bit longer.

What for?

Everything is ready.

He is back.

Ce.

- Did you bring the stuff? - I did.

What are you holding?

Well, you two

have been acting behind my back lately.

The Sect Leader sent me to Mount Yi

and borrowed an artifact from the Elder Mount Yi.

My father and Elder Mount Yi have some old connections,

so he sent me.

Is this the Elder Mount Yi's Spirit Protection Robe?

Exactly.

Why did you borrow this?

This is what I need to tell you.

Today is the Zhongyuan Festival.

It's the time when the spiritual power is at its peak during the rotation of yin and yang.

Previously, the Seven Caves and Nine Netherworlds

used their demonic power

to plant demonic poison in the bodies of the disciples of the immortal sects,

for finding the third demonic stone.

Later, Lixue and I dispersed the demonic poison.

They will never give up,

and will make a big move tonight.

So, when the demonic poison invades the Fengdu City,

we will use the Spirit Protection Robe

to protect the citizens in the city.

Alright, I got this.

No, Murong will handle this.

You…

Mo Xiao.

Lixue's exorcism failed last time,

and people of Fengdu City thought she's

a witch colluding with

demonic sects.

Since

you believe those disciples

did not die because of Lixue, then should we…

Jing,

releasing lanterns and praying for blessings tonight

is to lure out the Seven Caves and Nine Netherworlds, and hidden forces.

At this time,

let's not talk about other matters,

distracting the Sect Leader.

Alright, it's time.

You go to the Celestial Prayer Platform to get prepared first.

I'll come soon. Remember,

no matter what happens,

Lingyun and Jing, you guard the sky lanterns well.

Murong,

you guard the citizens of the city well.

Leave the rest of the matters

to me.

Yes.

Beautiful lanterns for sale.

You like them?

How much for this lantern?

It's cheap, this.

- How about it? - Okay, give me two.

Alright.

- Take care. - Okay.

Do you like this one?

Excuse me.

We want this one.

Alright.

I'm not selling this.

What?

We want to buy your lantern.

Why won't you sell to us?

Why?

Go ask around people in Fengdu City,

who would sell a lantern to you?

Whatever.

We don't want your lousy lantern.

Alright.

Don't touch it, just go.

Sorry.

Cangcang.

Cangcang.

Little girl.

I'm sorry.

It's okay.

Little girl, look at me.

Who are you?

Do you want to release a sky lantern?

Cangcang.

Cangcang.

Cangcang.

Sorry, please make way.

Cangcang.

Cangcang.

Miss Lixue.

Where did you go?

You scared me.

Let's go back.

I don't want to see the lanterns anymore.

Miss Lixue.

Come with me.

Where to?

Just come with me.

You'll know.

Miss Lixue, come here.

Look.

Look.

Cangcang.

Where did these lanterns come from?

An immortal brought me here.

He said these lotus lanterns

can bless those who make wishes with safety and everlasting life.

May their wishes come true.

He also said

that the slanderous words in the world

are not worth listening to.

And condemnation

is not worth taking to heart.

Then we will naturally

have peace in our mind.

I don't care about immortal or demon.

I don't care about revenge or enmities.

It's just us.

It's just us.

Even if it's just for one day.

Even if it's just for one day.

Offering thousands of lanterns,

lighting up the long night.

Warding off evil

and driving away demons.

Release the lanterns.

Thank you for blessing us.

Don't worry.

I got this.

It's him.

Why did the lanterns go out?

That lantern went out too.

What is going on?

It's the demon spirits of the Seven Caves and Nine Netherworlds.

They are coming.

Don't worry.

We are here to wait for them.

The Demonic Sect is coming.

The Demonic Sect is coming.

Hurry and go.

What do we do now?

Murong Ce.

Protect the people.

Everyone, do not worry.

With the Spirit Protection Robe of the Immortal Sect,

you will be safe.

Mo Xiao.

Do you want to stop us?

Just you alone?

It is the Immortal's immortal technique.

He is powerful,

will definitely protect the Fengdu City.

- Yes. - Mo Xiao.

We are going to spread the demon spirits into Fengdu City.

And no one can stop us.

Why are there demon spirits here?

Are the people from Suyu Mountain also here?

We should be fine now.

Lixue.

Feng Lixue?

She has been expelled by Chong Guang.

I didn't expect her to side with Shushan Sect.

Mo Xiao.

Lixue, why are you here?

I did not collude with the Seven Caves and Nine Netherworlds.

I sincerely want to get rid of the demons.

I am willing to pay any price for that.

Chong Guang told us

not to hurt her.

We have urgent things to do.

No.

Come back.

This seems to be the girl from the Tianxing Mansion.

Chang Ming.

Lord, what happened?

What happened in Fengdu City tonight?

Today is the Zhongyuan Festival.

To help you retrieve the third sacred stone, the Seven Caves and Nine Netherworlds

are taking advantage of the peak time of the yin-yang spiritual power

to invade Fengdu City

and sense where the sacred stone is.

What did they do to Lixue?

Lixue?

I told them

not to hurt her.

Go now.

Yes.

We have things to do.

There is no time.

Lixue.

No.

No.

Come back.

Lixue.

The demonic power has dissipated.

Do not slack off.

The sky lanterns stay lit tonight,

we have to hang on.

♫ 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 ♫