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[The Unclouded Soul]

[Episode 20]

After extensive inquiries, the Feiyu Guards

have obtained the spring water from Mount Tianyu.

His Majesty is currently taking it to recuperate.

He has no time to care about your excuses.

The Kunlun Mirror is not yet complete.

How could you have obtained the Yuli Spring water?

You dare to present fake spring water as a tribute?

Ji Yan,

you are deceiving His Majesty!

Deceiving me?

It seems to me the one deceiving me is you, Bingzhu.

Your Majesty!

Do you recognize this person?

Of course we do.

Your Majesty,

the one who harmed us

is this man, Bingzhu.

On the celestial mountain,

we served the immortals with all our hearts,

and only then did they grant us the Yuli Spring water.

But to our surprise, he actually planned to keep it for himself

and even tried to silence us.

What nonsense are you talking about?

We escaped through countless hardships,

all to see Your Majesty

and seek justice for our fallen sisters.

Your Majesty,

they are clearly framing me!

I beg Your Majesty to see through this deceit!

For thousands of years,

our ancestors endured countless hardships,

and yet the first to drink the Yuli Spring water

turns out to be you rat.

At 3 quarters past noon tomorrow, outside the Meridian Gate,

Bingzhu will be executed.

At that time,

I'll bring all court officials to witness

just how effective the Yuli Spring truly is.

Hong Ye, look at this!

Miss, you have excellent taste.

You're already so beautiful, Miss,

and with my lantern,

you'd truly be one of a kind.

Well, I'm just looking.

How much silver for this lantern, Boss?

Six coins.

Sir.

It's the Lantern Festival today.

Now that you're out with your sweetheart,

be generous with your spending.

We don't want it.

Hong Ye, let's look elsewhere.

Please don't go!

Wish-Fulfilling Rings!

If you land a ring, get the prize for free!

If you miss, it's one tael of silver for 10 rings.

First come, first served!

It's all about luck!

You two.

Want to try it out?

It's wish-fulfilling.

Give me 5 rings.

Sure thing!

Xiao Yao,

we don't have any money on us.

Don't worry. We're here to make money.

Come on, you go first.

Which one?

Whichever you like.

Let's watch them play first.

He landed it!

He landed it!

He won!

You're so good!

Try again.

-Sir, you're really lucky. -Again. Again.

He landed another one!

Go for the silver ingot.

You won!

Great!

How can you call that a win?

Why isn't that a win?

Yeah, why doesn't it count?

For the game of ring toss,

you have to land the ring in the center to win.

But you didn't mention

this rule earlier.

Boss, you can't cheat like this.

Miss,

that's quite offensive.

How can you call this cheating?

I did say

I won't charge a penny if you land the ring.

But shouldn't you follow some basic rules?

If everyone were like you, sir,

casually throwing rings

and counting near misses as wins,

wouldn't I become

some fool who loses all his money?

Fine, fine.

We'll follow your rules.

He landed it!

This must count now, right?

-That's right. -Exactly.

What do you have to say now?

Exactly.

This must count now, right?

Indeed.

Still doesn't count.

Why doesn't it count?

It clearly landed according to your rules.

You were the one throwing rings before,

and now, suddenly this lady is throwing them.

What's the logic in that?

So what?

We're a family.

Just because you claim you're a family, that makes it so?

What if these two say they're a family

and want to play as one team,

and those 5 also want to form a team?

How am I supposed to run my business then?

Alright, fine.

Today, I'll see it to the very end.

Give me 5 more rings.

Come on.

Come on,

give us 5 more rings.

Sure,

but pay for these 10 rings first.

Why?

We'll pay for it altogether after this round.

Seems like you two

don't have any money.

I could tell from the start.

Since you've got no money,

-I'll stop him. You go first. -you wanted to use

some underhanded tricks...

No need.

To scam me out of my money.

Everyone here,

you're all witnesses.

I'm just trying to run an honest business here.

I've seen many people like this before.

I can spot people like them

at a glance.

In a moment, just do

whatever I tell you to do.

Let me tell you,

you're not leaving today.

Either pay up properly,

or

hand over all those

tricks and gadgets you're hiding.

Otherwise,

don't blame me for getting rough.

Everyone, look!

This man is making dirty money

and falsely accusing innocent people!

Is there no justice anymore?

Exactly.

-I'll let you know... -Fall!

What justice means!

Honey.

Honey!

Honey, what's wrong?

Stop pretending.

How could you hit him?

This is extortion!

I didn't touch him at all!

I... You all saw it!

I truly didn't touch him!

You were already sick...

He fell down by himself!

Close your eyes.

You all saw it!

What am I supposed to do from here on out?

-I didn't touch him at all! -What's going on here?

What happened?

I didn't touch him.

What's going on?

Officer!

It's him!

He's running a dishonest business!

He set us up

and punched my husband.

My husband was already ill.

Now

he's not going to survive.

What should I do after he's gone?

Please seek justice for me, Officer!

It's not like that, Your Honor!

D-Don't listen to this wicked woman's lies!

I didn't touch him at all!

I might have bumped him slightly with my elbow,

-but I didn’t… -You call that "bumping him slightly"?

You punched him so hard

-that he's still unconscious even now! -I didn't. I…

Please seek justice for us, Officer!

Officer!

Why did you play along so well just now?

You said we were a family.

If I hadn't gone along with it,

wouldn't that have put you in an awkward position?

Let's go eat. Come on.

[Jinzun Restaurant]

These are your orders, right?

Please sit and wait for a while.

Please.

I want

this, this,

this, and this.

[Wolfberry Lamb Stew] [Eucommia Bark & Codonopsis Pigeon Soup]

And a pot of good wine too.

Xiao Dadan said

these are all excellent tonics.

Your body has just suffered a serious injury.

You need to eat more of these to nourish yourself and recover.

What's wrong?

No problem, no problem.

Please sit and wait for a while, honored guests.

Two honored guests!

Wolfberry Lamb Stew,

Eucommia Bark & Codonopsis Pigeon Soup,

Premium Yam,

and a pot of Blossoms and Full Moon Wine

infused with oysters and kudzu root!

Why are they looking at me like that?

Because you're handsome.

This young lady really knows how to order for her husband.

Those dishes are all very nourishing.

Please enjoy your meal.

Have some soup.

Eat more.

Come on, eat up.

After we finish eating, we'll find an inn to rest for a while.

Xiao Yao.

I...

I'm not used to this food.

I'll wait for you outside.

Not used to it?

Why didn't you say so earlier?

It's not bad.

Yes, and it smells good too.

This young gentleman has such rosy cheeks.

Is it because he also used your rouge?

Yes, he used our rouge.

No wonder!

His skin is amazing too.

Miss, please restrain yourself.

It's even more flawless and delicate

than that of an ordinary young girl.

What do you normally use to wash your face, sir?

-Do you have any secret methods? -So nice.

Of course it's because our rouge is excellent.

When did I ever...

Really?

All from your shop?

All your products?

I don't really have any secret method.

But I often select the best rouge

for my wife at home,

and I happened to try their rouge and face powder.

Which one did you use?

Right.

Tell us.

I used...

Boss.

Here comes our business opportunity.

20-80.

50-50. I can't do more.

10-90.

Boss,

which one did he actually use?

Yes, which one exactly?

Fine.

-Which one? -Which one?

The one you're holding,

this one, and this one too.

Yes. That's right.

It's this one.

This one makes your skin look fair.

I'll take this one, Boss.

He used this one too?

Where have you been?

I didn't see you when I came out after I finished eating.

I was so worried.

I looked everywhere for you.

You just left me there all alone?

I...

What are you smiling about?

This...

Did you steal this?

I earned it.

I didn't expect

you to use your looks to earn money, My Lord.

How is that "using my looks"?

In the martial world, everyone relies on their own skills.

That was your own saying.

You're catching on.

One takes on the color of one's company.

Why don't we release a lantern?

Release a lantern?

You mean this?

This can't be released.

I mean this one.

A sky lantern?

Yes.

You can make a wish with a sky lantern.

When it reaches a certain height,

you say your wish out loud,

and it will come true.

Shall we give it a try?

I hope Hong Ye

can restore his spiritual power soon

and won't get hurt ever again.

I wish time

would pause for a moment for me.

♪ Cliffside streams flow, pine scents fill my sleeves as I sleep ♪

♪ What year will cranes return? The moss covers another tower ♪

♪ Brew iced moon springs, the stone pot brims with sunset glows ♪

♪ Wind sweeps the empty court; writing the seasons ♪

♪ When wind breaks the best tree, the swan grows thin with grief ♪

♪ On the mountains, there's a monologue in the mountains ♪

♪ Drunk in the pavilion, vines climb up my sleeves ♪

♪ Smiling with an empty cup; this heart is the harbor ♪

♪ When wind breaks the best tree, the swan grows thin with grief ♪

♪ On the mountains, there's a monologue in the mountains ♪

♪ Drunk in the pavilion, vines climb up my sleeves ♪

♪ Smiling with an empty cup; this heart is the harbor ♪

♪ Cool dew freezes the day, mist and rain veil the drifting boat ♪

♪ Eternal night won't stay, but thankfully there are memories to keep ♪

♪ Moon shifts stars, wind stirs curtains at the window ♪

♪ Waiting only for a glance from you in this lifetime ♪

♪ Holding your hand, we watch the shifting stars together ♪

♪ I brew years of romance and longing into wine ♪

♪ Holding your hand, we roam free and happy together ♪

♪ Eternal sorrows end, the broken cocoon becomes an ark ♪

♪ Holding your hand, we watch the shifting stars together ♪

♪ I boil away my worries with dew and strands of hair ♪

♪ Holding your hand, we roam free and happy together ♪

♪ Three lives of joy, growing old with one heart ♪

It came true!

Your power's been restored, right?

You've got your power back, right?

You were over there just now,

and now you've moved over here.

Not really.

If lighting a lantern

could make wishes come true,

then the world wouldn't need Yuli Spring anymore.

So it hasn't been restored.

What wish did you just make?

I forgot.

You forgot?

You're lying.

Are you plotting something?

Of course...

Of course not.

Hong Ye, you've learned to be naughty now.

Are you plotting something?

What wish did you make?

I'm not.

Tell me.

-I'm really not. -You are!

Stop asking.

You can't hide it from me.

[Qingfeng Inn]

Boss, two rooms please.

No rooms available. We're fully booked.

Why is this inn also fully booked?

Today is the Lantern Festival.

Young couples coming for the lantern show

have all booked the rooms in advance.

There are no vacancies at all.

There is! We have a room!

You two are so lucky.

A young couple

just had a fight

and canceled their room.

So we have one room available now.

But we need two rooms.

What kind of married couple sleeps in separate rooms?

I...

We...

We're not...

Having a tiff?

Yeah.

Couples are all like this,

fighting at dusk but making up by dawn.

By morning, they'll definitely be fine,

right?

That's right.

So, do you want it or not?

Yes, we'll take it.

Great. Come on then.

Alright, excellent.

Come along.

It's not like we haven't shared a room before.

You take the bed,

and I'll sleep on the floor.

You take the bed.

I'll meditate.

You're a mortal now.

Staying up late isn't good for your health.

Alright, come on.

I'm still a bit hungry. I didn't have my fill earlier.

I'll go have some late-night snacks

and be right back.

I'll bring you something tasty if I find any.

I hope by the time I get back,

he'll be asleep.

But how could he possibly sleep while I'm out alone?

Forget it.

I'll take this one. And this one.

Two of these, please.

-Alright. -Today, we captured a boar demon

and are delivering it to the magistrate's office

to eliminate this evil creature.

This evil demon has harmed countless people.

At daybreak tomorrow,

it'll be skinned alive and have its tendons pulled,

its flesh cut and bones stripped, then braised and deep-fried.

Flesh cut and bones stripped, then braised and deep-fried.

Flesh cut and bones stripped, then braised and deep-fried.

This evil demon has harmed countless people.

At daybreak tomorrow,

it'll be skinned alive and have its tendons pulled,

its flesh cut and bones stripped, then braised and deep-fried.

Flesh cut and bones stripped...

Luoluo!

Then braised and deep-fried.

Great News on the Lantern Festival:

Today, we captured

a boar demon...

Bro.

Don't eat too much.

We'll slaughter the pig tomorrow, remember?

Right.

I should save some room.

We've got a whole day of pig feast coming up tomorrow.

What's wrong?

Bro, what is that?

You've had too much to drink, haven't you?

Those who have innocent blood on their hands,

vengeful spirits have come to claim your lives!

You've harmed too many innocent lives.

Follow me to the underworld today

to pay for your bloody debts!

Xiao Yao's method really works.

I've come to save you.

Come with me quickly.

Are you hurt?

Got you!

You stupid pig, you fell for it!

The Feiyu Guards' method really works.

Another pig.

Birds of a feather really do flock together.

Let's see what kind of creature comes next.

Come on, grunt for us.

One, two, three, four.

This is the perfect chance

to see if my skills

have improved recently.

Another demon is here.

Here comes another one.

I'm your demon nightmare!

Xiao Yao!

Xiao Yao!

Xiao Yao!

Let's go. Let's go.

Let's get out of here first.

Tonight's haul is good.

This is already the second one.

If we're really going to be braised,

just leave me behind.

That's not for you to decide.

Move aside.

Mere parlor tricks.

Attack!

Run! Come on, run for your life!

Cover your mouths and noses!

A great demon might be coming!

My Lord!

Our Demon King has come to save us!

Since you know who I am,

there's no need to resist further.

Today is the Lantern Festival.

I don't wish to start a massacre.

Let's go.

Your power has really been restored?

Fire! Fire!

-Fire! -Come on, run!

Fire!

It's lamp oil.

That one just now wasn't the Demon King at all.

After him!

-Don't let him escape! -This way!

After him!

Hurry! Keep up! This way!

After them!

After them!

Don't let them get away!

Nothing here!

Where did they go?

Over there!

After them!

Luoluo.

How did you end up here?

What's wrong?

My Lord.

Xiao Yao.

You're finally back.

But why...

Why...

Why did it take you so long?

Demons' Valley...

Demons' Valley...

What happened to Demons' Valley?

Xiao Yao, shortly after you left,

Heiwu led Wu Huan

in a surprise attack on Xiao Ming and Xiao Mu.

Xiao Ming and Xiao Mu were badly injured,

and we still don't know where they went.

Just like that,

Demons' Valley fell under Heiwu's control.

He also claimed that you were dead, My Lord,

and that all demons must obey him from then on.

He completely removed Demons' Valley's barrier

and let the Feiyu Guards in.

On the 1st and 15th of each month in the human calendar,

he forces us demons to draw lots.

Those who are chosen

are sent with the Feiyu Guards as offerings to the human emperor.

Now everyone in the valley lives in constant fear,

not knowing who will be next.

I was so terrified

that I escaped.

It's all my fault.

If I had known, before I left Demons' Valley,

I should have killed Heiwu.

I originally thought he was merely greedy,

but I never imagined

he would dare to collude with the Feiyu Guards

to harm his own kind

and commit such cruel acts.

Now that you've returned, My Lord,

please stand up for us and help us reclaim Demons' Valley.

Don't worry.

Now that we're back,

we'll definitely teach the Feiyu Guards and Heiwu a lesson.

But

we'll need to think this through carefully.

Tonight is the 15th.

In another 15 days, it will be the 1st again.

H-How can we possibly have time to think this through?

Have a drink for courage,

and we'll fight our way back to Demons' Valley.

I like the sound of that.

Alright.

♪ The Three-Life Stone cracks, unleashing the light of three lifetimes ♪

♪ Shattering the window of the mortal world ♪

♪ The unity knot loosens, unlocking the lock of togetherness ♪

♪ Tasting the scalding flow of life ♪

♪ Moss traces creep along the corridor of reincarnation ♪

♪ The door ring echoes ♪

♪ The River of Forgetfulness flows backward ♪

♪ Streaming across your eyes ♪

♪ The tides push the waves ♪

♪ The rings of years keep growing ♪

♪ The heart knocks with the weight of time ♪

This trip to Demons' Valley

♪ The hair starts to turn grey ♪

will be extremely dangerous.

♪ Frost forms on the brow bones ♪

It's my duty as the Demon King.

♪ Flames of the burning heart cook the fragrance of a bygone world ♪

Since I cannot protect you,

♪ Dreams break like begonia blossoms ♪

I can only cherish every moment we had.

♪ Rising against the torrent ♪

You're free to live as you please from now on.

♪ Turning the account of impermanence ♪

I suppose in the human realm,

you'll have a better life.

Let's go.

Let's.

My Lord.

Demons' Valley is over 1,000 miles from here.

A-Aren't we going to fly there?

I have other important matters to attend to on the way. Let's go.

B-But yesterday was the 15th.

If we go on foot,

we won't reach Demons' Valley even in another 15 days.

Then we'll run.

We just need to hurry.

What about Xiao Yao?

No more questions.

But how long will it take if we run there...

Our promised day off is canceled again.

Wasn't the head of the Feiyu Guards

arrested on the spot?

Why didn't they kill him right there?

Would've saved us all this trouble.

Just hang in there.

Once he's executed tomorrow,

things will quiet down.

Good thing he doesn't have any close family.

Otherwise, for the crime of deceiving His Majesty,

his entire clan would be executed.

Just the beheadings alone would take quite a while.

Didn't they say

he embezzled His Majesty's Yuli Spring water?

If this Yuli Spring water really grants immortality,

will they even be able to

cut his head off tomorrow?

Immortality doesn't mean he has a head made of iron, okay?

Then do you think

once his head is cut off,

a new one will grow in its place?

You must help me.

The criminal, Bingzhu,

used his position as Demon Slayer of the Feiyu Guards

to collude with Demon King Hong Ye,

sacrificing innocent lives

in exchange for demonic patronage,

fraudulently obtaining court salary

and royal rewards.

His Majesty received guidance from the Immortal,

which only fueled Bingzhu's greed

even further—

he embezzled the spring water

and harmed the daughters of 100 high-ranking court officials.

His treasonous intentions were clear as day.

Today, he entered the palace to see His Majesty

only to assassinate him.

Fortunately, His Majesty saw through his plan,

and the Feiyu Guards protected His Majesty with all their might.

With multiple witnesses present,

he finally confessed

to all these evil deeds.

As former colleagues,

there's not much I can do for you.

This is the best I can do.

As long as you sign these charges

and put your thumbprint on them,

I won't subject you to further torture.

What do you say?

Why should I confess to

things I never did?

Lord Bingzhu.

You've been devoted to protecting the people,

b-but that should be His Majesty's concern.

Your colleagues here are human too, just like the common people.

Have you ever thought about us?

You've protected the people for years,

but do you even know their names?

Look at your colleagues around you,

and your sister Tan'er—

which one of them have you managed to protect?

This is your only chance

to do something for us.

We'll all remember your great kindness,

and it wouldn't be in vain that we

risked our lives alongside you.

The predecessors of the Feiyu Guards

paved the way with their blood,

yet now you all

greedily take bribes and abuse the law,

persecuting the loyal and upright.

How truly pitiful.

So you refuse to sign, right?

That's fine.

His Majesty only said to keep you alive until execution,

but he didn't say you had to remain intact.

If I cut off this hand of yours,

I can use it to sign

as many charges as I want.

Someone!

Yes!

Do it.

My Lord,

we also have

no other option.

Someone's attempting a prison break!

Let me go!

Bingzhu risked his life for the imperial orders,

yet you framed him and put him in death row.

You Feiyu Guards,

each and every one of you,

have you all lost your conscience?

You insolent demoness.

Form the formation!

My Lord.

She's human.

I'm afraid the formation won't work.

Then why waste words?

Attack together!

Yes!

Attack!

Tan'er,

if you don't help now,

we'll all die here today!

Tan'er!

Tan'er, protect Pianpian!

Tan'er!

Everyone, no need to be afraid!

Her demon-slaying blade

can only kill demons.

It can't harm us.

We just need to block the cell door tightly

so she can't get near Bingzhu.

Tan'er!

Take Pianpian out of here!

Hurry up and leave!

Feiyu Guards!

Yes!

No one is allowed to sleep tonight!

Bring all the Feiyu Guards in the city

and spare no effort to hunt down that demoness who broke into prison!

We must not let her disturb His Majesty

during the execution tomorrow!

Yes!

Hurry!

It's already the fifth watch.

Are there any ways left to save your brother?

How beautiful.

Without a sincere heart,

one's fate is sealed.

Is that the Exalted Immortal?

You're not destined for immortality.

It's all just a fleeting dream in the end.