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Episode 30

We're finally out.

Yes. It felt like the whole night was a dream.

Thankfully, we woke up from the dream.

Chang'an is the same Chang'an.

Let's go.

Shu.

Xiaozhen, you're awake.

Did you already know…

that Mei Zhuyu was connected to the Changxi Palace?

Yes.

Why didn't you tell me earlier?

Because you said…

I'll do it myself.

I have to earn everything myself, whether it's good or bad.

You like earning everything yourself, whether it's good or bad.

I know…

that if you don't see such a scene for yourself,

you would never give up on Mei Zhuyu.

But Xiaozhen,

I really didn't expect

it would end up like this.

I didn't expect the core

to be inside your body.

Shu.

Why do I feel like I don't know you anymore?

You didn't sleep?

You've been sitting here all night?

How is Lady Liu?

I asked Ling Xiao about it this morning.

Something almost went wrong in the Demon Underworld.

Both Cat Lord and Snake Lord were injured.

Luckily, they're fine. They won't die. Don't worry.

Something went wrong and they were injured.

How can I not worry?

I said they're fine.

They're fine.

Did you only listen to half of what I said?

But you mentioned life and death, it can't be simple.

If I knew who caused her so much trouble,

I would definitely beat him up.

Not only do you know this person, you are also acquainted with him.

Who is it?

It's your cousin,

who is much better looking than you.

Little Zhuyu?

They didn't come home last night.

Perhaps Lady Wu Zhen took your Young Master out

for fun on a whim.

When Young Master stayed out all night before,

he would surely tell me.

Now, my Young Master

doesn't care about me anymore.

Even if he cares,

he can't focus on just you anymore.

I…

It is only right that Young Master is devoted to Lady Wu Zhen.

But I am, after all, the second most important person in the family.

- Hmm? - No.

The third.

The fourth?

Could it be the fifth?

Since Lady Wu Zhen planned to go out to celebrate his birthday,

why did she bother to prepare all this at home?

What did she prepare?

- Young Master. - Young Master Mei.

Young Master Mei, didn't Lady Wu Zhen come back with you?

Young Master, the food has gone cold.

It must be that the county princess has returned.

Little Zhuyu.

Little Zhuyu,

how could you keep something this big from me?

Oh!

After all this time, it turns out you all have secrets,

except me.

Didn't you already know about the Demon Underworld

but didn't tell me?

I… I'm your elder brother after all.

It's normal for me to be one step ahead of you.

Besides,

this is between you and Wu Zhen.

How could I bring myself to tell you?

Did you really enter the Demon Underworld?

Mm-hmm.

Why did you go there?

Don't you have someone to inform you?

Do you need to ask me?

He isn't that good.

He only gave me a rough idea.

What's a rough idea?

He is Mr. Ling Xiao who's under Lady Liu's command.

He said you broke into the Demon Underworld.

He even said that you're heartless.

What exactly are you here for?

Little Zhuyu, didn't you enter the Demon Underworld once before?

Can you do it again?

Hmm?

Why?

I'm very worried about Lady Liu.

Hey.

I've transferred some demonic power to you.

I think you'll feel better for now.

Thank you.

I should thank you.

You're a mortal being,

and it is already difficult to be half-demon,

yet you sealed it away on your own for 18 years.

If it weren't for this,

I wouldn't have known that there was such a secret

hidden inside my body.

The former Cat Lord said,

nothing is free in this world.

There's always a price to pay.

I thought it was the Cat Lord's responsibility,

but I didn't expect it…

to be this.

Little Zhuyu,

when do you plan to enter the Demon Underworld with me?

Aren't you well-connected?

Why don't you ask someone else?

Like Ling Xiao and Hu Zhu.

Do you think I haven't asked them?

If they had agreed, I wouldn't have come to you.

However,

after asking around, I finally figured it out.

They don't understand me.

Little Zhuyu,

only you and I share the same affliction.

Mei Si,

I really can't take you to the Demon Underworld.

It's all right.

I have patience.

Let's see who can outlast the other.

Why are you still here?

I'm here to take Xiaozhen back to rest.

Cat Lord is staying at my place today.

Why?

You knew to keep your head away when I was disheveled.

Don't you know why I let Little Kitty

stay at my place?

I will keep her company in the Demon Underworld these days.

You should get back to your work.

This is bad.

What wine did I drink?

Why is the aftereffect so strong?

Chang'an

Zhuyu.

Luckily, I made it in time to see you off.

You reek of wine.

You don't have to come if you're busy.

It's not like we won't see each other again.

Come and visit us when you have time.

That's for sure.

I summoned the Chang Xi weapon out of desperation.

But I'm not a member of the Changxi Palace anymore.

It wouldn't be right for me to keep it.

Now that the position of leader is vacant,

I think it would be best to give it to you for safekeeping.

Since Master left it to you, it's yours.

Previously, it was because Chang Ming practiced the dark magic

that the Changxi weapon was unwilling to submit.

Second Brother, you're very clear-minded.

The Changxi weapon will naturally recognize you as its master.

Besides, regarding the White-Night Array incident,

I haven't even thank you for your help, Second Brother.

The White-Night Array?

What does it have to do with Second Brother?

They can't come a third time.

Little Senior can't take it.

That's right. Yes, once or twice is fine.

But there's no such thing as a third time.

Although I saw someone going there that night,

I didn't know who he was

or how many tricks he pulled.

That's why I couldn't stop him in time.

If you hadn't been on the same wavelength as the Changxi weapon,

it could have led to a major disaster.

You chased me away after that.

You seemed strict, but you actually escorted me all the way.

You even gave me a fine horse.

Thank you, Second Brother.

It's not just me.

So is it.

Master gave the Changxi weapon to you.

It will naturally protect you.

With the Changxi weapon by your side, we can also feel more at ease.

- But the Changxi Palace-- - Didn't Master say this before?

The duties of Celestial Masters shouldn't be trapped by a weapon.

Although Chang'an's Demon Underworld is not as Chang Ming described it,

it is still a place of the extraordinary.

If you remain in Chang'an

and continue working for Bureau of Mystic Investigations,

you are bound to encounter demons again.

May you use the Changxi weapon to perform the duties of Celestial Master.

Yes.

But now that I'm leaving,

I feel a little reluctant to go.

Forget it.

Master said everything happens for a reason.

If it's meant to be, maybe we'll meet again.

Yes. Everything happens for a reason.

What's wrong, Tenth Brother?

No… It's nothing.

Lady Hu Zhu, why are you here?

I've been waiting for you since morning.

You're all so slow.

May I know why you're here?

My lord asked me to see you off.

Spare the courtesy.

She said that only when you guys leave Chang'an

can we feel at ease.

My lord asked me to convey her message

and assure you all that you can rest easy.

Since the core is in her body,

she will never allow it to reappear in the world and cause chaos,

no matter what the cost.

You've got a long way to go,

so take care of yourselves.

Farewell.

Thank you.

Whoa!

Seniors, wait for me.

Why are you back?

Oh!

Mm.

Isn't this your favorite Hu cake from the eastern market?

Mm-hmm. His shop is packed.

I waited in line for a long time this morning, which is why we're late.

What do you mean?

Isn't this your dry food?

It was my dry food.

But didn't you come here early in the morning?

I'm afraid you haven't had breakfast.

Eat it on your way back.

Mm.

- It's getting late. - It's getting late.

Yes.

Well…

we'll take our leave.

Mm-hmm.

Shuang Jiang,

you don't have other ideas, do you?

What ideas?

Don't you want to be a hero anymore?

I only want to be a hero.

Let's go.

You demon!

Come out and face death!

What are you doing?

Oh!

I'm just trying it out.

This place is so run down. Lady Hu Zhu…

Watch out, Lady Hu Zhu!

Thank you.

Lady Hu Zhu, are you all right?

Lady Hu Zhu, you helped me before.

I should repay your kindness.

But I am a person who practices spiritual cultivation.

Although I'm mediocre,

I'm still committed to the path.

But now, for you,

- I-- - Wait.

Don't tell me

you're going to offer yourself in return?

Then there's no need to repay this kindness.

You focus on spiritual cultivation while I focus on making money.

Let's stay out of each other's way.

I didn't expect you to be so kind to me after only meeting twice.

I've thought about it. From now on, you're my best friend.

From now on, whatever you need,

just ask and I'll do it without hesitation.

Don't mention it.

Be rich

Master Shuang Jiang, do you have a wish?

To slay demons.

I left the city in a hurry, so I'm not prepared.

I only have this Hu cake with me.

You can have it.

Mei Si, what are you doing?

I'm praying for Lady Liu's safety.

Oh!

You pray for her safety, so why are you praying to me?

You're a demon hunter.

Of course, I wish you would not bother her.

Little Zhuyu, if you make me so angry that I die,

I'll go and have a serious talk with my uncle and aunt down there.

Hmm?

There's no need to go down.

Memorial Tablet of Mei Zhuyu's Parents

- Let's talk here. - Uh…

- It's just the same. - Huh?

These days, I keep thinking

that maybe I was wrong from the start.

I should have listened to you.

Some experiences in life

are not necessary to have.

But I have also said

that I know how delightful romantic love can be.

When it is desired, pursue it.

When paths diverge, go on separate ways.

What's wrong with that?

Little Kitty…

I only hope that you won't regret your choice…

once you've made it.

Let's go to the Demon Underworld together.

You can meet Wu Zhen, and I'll meet Lady Liu.

What do you call this?

It's a win-win.

I see you haven't been after Lady Liu these days,

so I thought you had given up.

I'm not like you.

I didn't want to disturb her.

I just stood by and watched, keeping an eye on her.

As a result, thanks to you,

I can't see or keep an eye on her now.

Huh?

What is that exquisite box?

It's a birthday gift from my father-in-law.

From Mr. Wu?

It looks nice.

So this one is you, and this one is Wu Zhen.

They don't look like you.

You're not that cute.

Wu Zhen isn't that gentle.

It's more like me and Lady Liu.

I really miss Lady Liu.

How come it's you,

Young Master Mei?

Wu Zhen?

- Snakey. - Wu… Wu Zhen.

Xiaosi?

Hmm…

So you're Lady Liu.

So…

these are what Mei Si used

to make me swap bodies with him?

This was a gift from Duke Wu.

I didn't know this would happen.

Wu Zhen,

I really didn't expect

that making a wish to the moon would be so effective.

I really entered the Demon Underworld

and met Lady Liu.

But that's not what I meant.

Stop crying.

Stop crying for now!

I don't think this is a matter of making a wish to the moon.

What else did you do before you came here?

I didn't do anything.

Oh! There were two wooden sculptures.

I played with them for a while.

- Then-- - Wooden sculptures?

Is there something wrong with them?

Can we swap our bodies back?

I'm not sure.

We have to check the sculptures out first.

Ah! Let's go to your house.

- My house? - Yes.

Your unreliable father gifted you two wooden sculptures.

They're at your and Little Zhuyu's house. Let's go.

Greetings, Second Master.

Oh. Uh…

Act normally and don't let anyone spot the flaws.

Okay.

Wait, how should I act?

- Be smart. - Cat Lord.

- Mm. - Snake Lord.

- Snake Lord, this… - She's sick.

- She's sick. - Huh?

She's sick?

Lady Liu,

is she feeling better?

She's fine for now.

Young Master Mei, don't worry.

Lady Liu!

Lady Liu!

Lady Liu!

Lady Liu.

Young Master Mei Si, can you not make that look with my face?

Uh… okay.

Come with me.

Huh? What for?

To swap our bodies back.

Okay.

Lady Liu, it's these two.

Can we swap our bodies back now?

How do we do that?

- Huh? - You're so noisy.

Mei Zhuyu.

You're back.

Are you hungry? Have something to eat.

- We-- - There's apricot wine too.

You prepared it on my birthday.

It's not finished yet.

You don't have to do this.

You are not afraid of being discovered,

deliberately using your demon form to meet me.

I knew what you're going to say.

Wu Zhen…

I'm sorry.

That night,

I let you down.

The moonlight is lovely.

I think you would enjoy drinking wine under the moon.

When you first came to see me, you liked to drink here.

At that time, I was always troubled by your persistent clinging

and didn't know how to deal with it.

Now that some time has passed,

I'm the one who wants to pester you instead.

Come on.

Let's get a divorce.

I said…

let's get a divorce.

Perhaps you don't care

if others know that you are a disciple of the Changxi Palace.

But I'm different.

Young Master,

for the sake of our marriage, please keep this a secret for me.

If the people of Chang'an find out about the Demon Underworld,

there will be chaos.

After I came back from Quzhou,

I'm no longer a disciple of the Changxi Palace.

We are not bound by the rules of the palace,

nor are we constrained by our stance.

Whether you are or aren't,

from today onwards,

is no longer my concern.

The misunderstanding from 18 years ago has been cleared up.

The Demon Underworld and the Changxi Palace

have both ceased hostilities.

Why can't we go back to the way things were?

Because I can't forget it.

The moment you opened the barrier,

you already made up your mind.

I will never forget the day when we faced each other…

with weapons drawn.

Even if we cease hostilities,

we're still on different paths and can't get together.

Do you really know my choice?

- I've been-- - Mei Zhuyu.

You should know…

that our destiny together has come to an end.

You can blame me.

But don't leave me.

I told you.

I won't let you go.

When I look at you now, I'm only reminded of that night.

I can only think of the fact

that the person who killed your parents will live on forever

because of me.

If you don't kill me…

you'll have to face…

your enemy day and night,

eating and living together.

If one day you don't love me and want revenge,

my life will be sacrificed

for our love today.

Young Master…

you and I are in such a predicament.

Why don't we just let each other go?

You've always been so open-minded.

Why are you so stubborn now?

Am I stubborn?

Or do you not mean what you say?

You have a bright future.

There are many noble ladies who like you.

In the future, you can choose a compatible wife

and have children.

That's a good thing.

What about you?

I'm a demon.

I can't get involved with the Celestial Master all the time.

I'll definitely…

have fun and enjoy life.

Say that again.

I'll definitely have fun and en--

Great demons naturally have long lifespans.

So what if you force it now?

Who will remember who in hundreds of years?

You and I were a mistake from the very beginning.

Humans and demons follow different paths.

It is fundamentally impossible for them to grow old together.

Young Master,

since we are in love…

please let me go.

It's not meant for us to remain wedded.

May we each find happiness and never dispute.

Your wife, Wu Zhen

Your wife, Wu Zhen

Translated by Teo SY