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[The Unclouded Soul]

[Episode 27]

All these layers of yours here

have names.

One layer is called

saying one thing but meaning another.

Another layer is called

insincerity.

And another is called

being

too proud

to admit things.

You've said so much,

as if you know me well.

You old demon...

You're just

cold on the outside but warm inside.

You should enjoy the genuine love of this world—

with laughter

and tears,

so that your demon life be complete.

Are you truly

a human princess?

I...

am me.

But now I'm also not me right now.

In the past,

when reading,

I'd just read whatever page the book opened to.

When walking,

I'd just follow

wherever the path led.

But now it's different.

I have people I want to protect.

I have things I really want to do.

Ning'an.

Ning'an.

What exactly do you want to do?

Receive the verbal decree:

last month, Princess Ning'an

trespassed into the palace several times

and defied the royal will,

setting a bad example for the ladies of the inner palace.

From today onward,

Princess Ning'an

must diligently study

and practice swordsmanship daily.

This serves as a warning

to all ladies of the inner palace

to observe proper decorum in all actions.

By imperial order.

Thank you, Father.

A teacher's guidance

must not be taken lightly.

I humbly accept

and will reflect upon it day and night.

If I have any shortcomings,

I will promptly correct them.

A tear-essence...

Will reading these books

make you a good princess?

Where did this come from?

I passed through a plum forest

and saw that even in bitter cold,

its fragrance still spread everywhere.

I thought it suited you well,

so I picked it for you.

Thank you.

Wait,

I have something for you too.

Look at this book.

Isn't it touching?

Yes.

It's touching.

Look.

Let me read it to you.

The two people meet at the tower,

gazing at each other with tearful eyes.

Before parting,

they made a vow:

in life,

though they could not share a bed,

in death

they would share the same grave.

But Shanbo

fell ill with worry

and soon passed away.

Yingtai,

shocked by the terrible news,

was overwhelmed with grief.

When she went to pay respects at his grave,

her deep sorrow

touched the heavens.

Aren't you touched?

I am.

Yes.

Wind, rain, thunder and lightning erupted.

The grave split open.

Yingtai gracefully leapt into the grave.

Seriously!

I'm touched.

Don't be sad.

The story's all made up.

One.

Two.

Three.

Four.

Where's five?

You've been practicing this set for days,

yet you show no improvement.

Raise your hands higher.

Keep your lower body steady. Don't move.

I hear Your Highness

wants to leave Yong'an Palace by your own abilities.

With your current attitude...

Watch your stance.

With that attitude of yours,

even after a few more years of practice,

I doubt you'll ever leave Yong'an Palace.

It won't take that long.

[Yong'an Palace]

[Yong'an Palace]

You...

Sir!

Are you...

Careful, careful.

Sir, are you...

Sir, are you all right?

I'm fine.

Continue practicing.

-Sir, that was careless of you. -Take me to the imperial physician.

[Yong'an Palace]

Are you okay?

Karma really caught up with you.

That wasn't intentional.

Are you okay?

Why did you catch the sword with your hand?

Your book says

human men and women should avoid physical contact.

That doesn't mean you catch a sword with your bare hand.

You'll get hurt!

It's fine.

If you fell, you would feel pain,

but I have power protecting me,

such a small injury isn't worth worrying about.

So what if you have power?

Not worrying about it doesn't mean you won't get hurt.

You're angry.

What do you think?

A whole group of Feiyu Guards couldn't hurt you,

yet you get injured with me.

Should I call you stupid or...

just plain stupid?

Let's go.

Compared to the Feiyu Guard,

you're much more formidable.

[Yong'an Palace]

We haven't been allowed into the bedchamber for days.

She's been talking to herself...

Could it be— Don't talk nonsense.

Her Highness has become much more cheerful lately.

She's brought so much life to Yong'an Palace.

Let's pretend we didn't see that. Let's go, let's go.

[Yong'an Palace]

It's really fine. Don't talk.

Don't do things like this again.

Yes.

Cute, isn't it?

This is the most beautiful sunset I've ever seen.

Because it's high up?

It's because you're here.

Release.

Are you trying to get yourself killed?

It's just an arrow—

why would you need to shield me?

I...

Hong Ye!

You've trespassed into the palace

and taken the princess hostage.

Today,

you will be executed!

I invited the Demon King here.

He did not trespass.

If you dare shoot your arrows

and harm me in any way,

my father will never forgive you Feiyu Guards.

Princess,

you were already punished with confinement

for speaking in favor of demons before.

Now you're colluding with demons again—

are you planning treason?

I will explain to my father myself.

Let the Demon King go

and you won't be implicated.

You go first.

Indeed, I have taken Princess Ning'an hostage.

If any of you dares to move,

I will kill her.

You couldn't stop me anyway.

Now you want to needlessly risk the princess's life as well?

Can you bear that responsibility?

Hong Ye! If you dare

harm the princess today,

Tiansheng Kingdom

will mobilize its entire force

to slaughter all demons!

Instead of being this princess in name only,

how about you come with me outside the palace

to see the scenery.

As you wish.

Demon King Hong Ye,

full of evil deeds,

broke into Yong'an Palace,

took the Princess hostage,

and forced us

to submit to demons.

The Feiyu Guards

are loyal and brave.

None of us surrendered to the demons.

But as a result, the Princess

was taken by the Demon King.

[Emperor Ning'an]

We

deserve death for our failure.

We beg Your Majesty

to punish us.

What is your name?

I am

Wang Hong.

What good strategy do you have?

I believe

the more arrogant the demons become,

the more

decisive our actions must be.

I boldly request

Your Majesty to allow

the Feiyu Guard to expand its forces

to form a righteous army,

and attack the demon's lair

to rescue the princess.

You lost my princess

but now you want more men and money?

Granted.

Wang Hong.

From today on,

you are appointed the Deputy Demon Slayer of the Feiyu Guard.

Command all Feiyu Guards across regions,

locate the demon's lair,

and eliminate the demons—

to rescue the princess.

I

accept the decree.

You have one month to complete this.

Our

princess who's confined in the cold palace

has created quite an opportunity

for the Feiyu Guard.

Isn't that right,

Deputy Demon Slayer Hong?

It's all thanks to you,

My Lord, and your brilliant strategy.

I, Wang Hong,

am completely devoted

to you, My Lord.

My position as Deputy Demon Slayer

exists only to serve you better.

For example,

collecting compensation for soldiers

who died fighting the demons.

Where did you get the plum blossoms from?

Take me to see them.

♪ 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 ♪

So beautiful!

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

Hong Ye,

♪ On the mountains, there's a monologue ♪ can you pick a plum blossom for me?

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

Sure.

♪ 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 ♪

♪ 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 ♪

Snowmen don't have horns.

♪ Wind sweeps the empty court; writing the seasons ♪

It's a Snow Demon.

♪ When wind breaks the best tree, the swan grows thin with grief ♪ But this doesn't look good.

♪ On the mountains, there's a monologue ♪

It's not about looking good.

It should look intimidating.

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

♪ Smiling with an empty cup; this heart is the harbor ♪ Stay away from my snowman.

All right.

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

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

Hong Ye!

Why did you make it

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

so ugly?

That's what a Snow Demon looks like.

Turn it back quickly!

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

Don't!

I don't want that!

Turn it back now!

Among all these years Princess Ning'an has been in the palace,

this must be her happiest day.

Then you should tell Princess Ning'an

not to forget this day.

♪ 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 ♪

May these plum blossoms

never wither.

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

May we always be as happy as we are today.

♪ 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 ♪

I shall grant your wish.

♪ 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 ♪

The plum blossoms will never wither.

♪ 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 ♪

Candy figurines.

Candy figurines!

Fresh out of the pot.

I want this one, Sir.

Slowly.

It's sweet. Try some.

How is it?

Delicious.

I told you so, didn't I?

Can you get these in the palace too?

Well...

Mocui told me about them.

There are even more delicious things over there.

Let's go.

My favorite dried plums.

Try one.

They stimulate appetite, relieve depression,

generate fluids, and quench thirst.

You don't like it?

Spit it out if you don't.

It's sour at first,

but then it turns sweet.

No wonder you've liked them since you were little.

They really are delicious.

Sir, I'll take a bag.

Here.

Hong Ye,

what's the most delicious thing you've ever eaten?

It's not humans, is it?

Tell me,

over thousands of years,

how many people have you eaten?

Confess now!

Okay.

I confess.

You've really eaten humans before?

Do you know,

the demons who died at human hands

far outnumber the humans who died at the hands

of demons?

You're only talking about

the royal family obsessed with immortality and demon hunters.

Look at these ordinary people on the street.

Many of them may have never seen a demon in their entire lives.

They just want to live their own lives.

Many demons are the same, aren't they?

If everyone could just live peacefully,

why must there be such hostility between us?

Hong Ye,

will you promise me something?

Go ahead.

Demons eat people—

yet you do not.

In the eyes of many humans,

all demons

are born to eat people.

So whether I eat humans or not,

it makes no difference.

Don't you want to break these prejudices?

Of course I do.

Resolving the conflict between our two races

is easier said than done.

We can start with small steps.

-Maybe in a hundred years... -Demon!

There's a demon!

A demon is eating people!

Demon!

There's a demon!

[Heal the World]

Madam.

Madam, wake up.

Please wake up, Madam.

I've spent half my life saving people,

yet I couldn't save you.

Liu, Liu...

-Hanxiang and I treated you so well. -I want to see.

Why did you do this?

If you had a problem, you should have come to me!

Liu!

Let me go!

Let me go!

Where is the demon?

That's him.

He's clearly human.

Liu

is a servant at the clinic.

He's been here for over a decade.

He's always been an honest man.

Just now, he suddenly went mad,

grabbed a kitchen knife, and started slashing people.

He killed the mistress of the clinic.

If the officers hadn't arrived,

who knows how many more would have died.

Liu,

he usually avoids even seeing chickens being killed.

This sudden madness...

Could he be possessed by a demon?

Demons are eating people!

Move aside!

Eating people?

Being a demon is such busy work.

Demons are eating people!

Move! Help!

Stop! Help me!

Where is the demon? The demon is behind!

Back there!

My Lord.

It's my son's wedding night today.

W-We were drinking until midnight

and had just sent him to the bridal chamber.

[Jin Jr.'s Father] Then we heard a scream from inside.

When we went to check,

only my son remained in the room.

[Jin Jr.] [Jin Jr.'s Mother]

The bride was gone.

Did you see any demon?

No.

Who took the bride?

A demon!

Think carefully before you speak.

So the officers can help find your bride.

Take us to the bridal chamber.

Let's go.

Come on, move.

Let's go, hurry up.

Want to go take a look?

It's probably another robbery and murder

with demons taking the blame.

I'm afraid it's not that simple.

I'd like to take a look.

Mother is here.

It hurts?

Look at this. [Happiness]

Look at the blood on the floor.

And the window.

If...

If it wasn't a demon,

who could have taken

a living person away?

Indeed.

Tigers and leopards

can't enter the city.

Until we find a body,

we can only call it a missing person case.

We need to investigate thoroughly

before reaching a conclusion.

But... Well...

With this much blood loss,

the person couldn't have survived.

Regardless of what happened,

we must investigate before making any conclusions.

Yes, yes.

This Jin family's son has such bad luck.

He married someone two years ago,

and just days after the wedding,

the bride disappeared.

Could it be

she was also eaten by a demon?

Exactly!

Could demons really have eaten her?

No way.

Let's go. Case solved.

Let's go take a look.

The old couple didn't see how

the bride disappeared.

They didn't search for her

but assumed she was dead.

And the groom was

shouting all over town about demons eating people.

It's as if he wanted everyone to know.

When the officials came to question them,

they hemmed and hawed,

stuttered, and gave irrelevant answers.

They clearly had no intention of finding the bride.

And another thing— [Happiness]

the bridal chamber was a wreck,

but the furnishings and utensils were quite valuable.

If the bride was truly eaten by a demon,

why were her jewelry and accessories still neatly placed on the table?

There's blood on the walls and floor,

yet why is that brocade quilt

completely clean?

Those valuable items

were all part of the bride's dowry.

Other than what's shown,

they must have been given other things too.

Pawning this dowry into silver

would be enough for the family to change their identities

and start a new life elsewhere.

You've heard it too.

The groom was married before years ago,

and that bride also disappeared.

He's just an experienced criminal.

You claim you've never left the palace,

yet how do you know so much about

these worldly, sordid schemes?

You seem more like someone who has lived

among common people for a long time.

I...

I've read many books.

Books describe human nature and the ways of the world.

The most important thing for us now

is to find out where the bride is.

Either we see her alive,

or we need to find her body.

What you said might be right,

but you missed something.

There really were demons in the bridal chamber.

And there's more than one.

Why didn't I see it?

Where were they? Where?

Sometimes what your eyes see isn't the truth.

Maybe there's more to the truth.

Let's make a bet.

I'll go find the murderer of the hospital murder.

You go find the bride.

Let's see who's faster.

What's the bet?

Winner gets to request the loser to do something,

and the loser can't refuse.

Okay.

Pinky swear.

The Hong Ye from one hundred years ago

was so competitive?

Interesting.

Dr. Zhang.

You have family matters to attend to.

Why don't you close the clinic for today?

These are just minor ailments.

If my wife's spirit is watching,

she would want

me to take good care of my patients

rather than dwelling

in sorrow.

Here's your prescription.

Dr. Zhang.

You and your wife were truly good people.

May your wife's spirit

watch over you.

Thank you. Take care.

Next patient.

Young sir,

what seems to be troubling you?

Chest tightness?

You mean

chest pain?

Sir,

what exactly is bothering you?

It's gone.

What's gone?

Conscience.

The conscience is gone.

Young sir,

stop pulling my leg.

There are many patients waiting.

How is your father-in-law lately?

Sir,

are you acquainted with him?

Not at all.

If you're not ill,

please stop joking with me.

To send your benefactor's daughter

to her death.

Where has your conscience gone?

He killed her?

What?

Is that true?

He said he killed her.

What are you talking about?

I don't understand at all.

From a second-rate street doctor

to owning the largest clinic in town now—

it's all thanks to your wealthy merchant father-in-law's support.

Now

you had an affair with another woman

and your wife found out.

You were afraid she would tell her father.

So you used your servant, Liu.

You brewed him a tonic

claiming it was for strengthening his body,

but it actually worsened his insomnia,

caused him excitement

and even hallucinations.

You knew very well

that a person who doesn't sleep for days

is capable of doing anything.

So after a big fight with your wife,

you locked her up

with the mentally unstable Liu.

This

is the prescription you wrote for Liu.

Nonsense!

You're making things up.

Still trying to deny it?

Do I need to lay out all the evidence piece by piece?

Go ahead.

I have nothing to hide.

You have a hunched back,

chronic ailments,

and you cough when agitated—

all problems you developed when you were young.

This shows you came from poverty,

too poor to treat even minor illnesses.

And that handkerchief of yours—

it's clearly a woman's,

with traces of rouge on it.

But it's new.

This indicates that the woman you're having an affair with

has been with you

for about three months.

Now you no longer have

the initial nervousness and concerns.

She can now start leaving

personal items with you.

When your father-in-law was mentioned,

you clenched your fists,

showing your anger.

Your raised eyebrows show vigilance and fear.

But you don't feel the slightest pain

for your wife's passing.

That bedding is very soft,

clearly used daily,

suggesting you've been separated from your wife for a long time.

The smash marks

on this table and chair

are still fresh.

Why?

It's still there,

but it has turned black.

You did the evil,

yet you blame the demons for it.

Today,

I will bring justice for your wife,

Liu, and the demons.

Heartless!

Utterly immoral!

If his wife had agreed to him taking a concubine,

would she not have died unjustly?

That wouldn't happen.

The woman he was having an affair with

was his father-in-law's concubine.

You deserve worse than death!

I have one last question.

The prescription he wrote for Liu—

how did you find it?

He was just being guilty.

With one bluff, he confessed.

Have you really never left the palace?

Yes.

You're very experienced

and well-versed in social dynamics.

You're good at dealing with villains—

you feel like a swindler.

Talent—

this is called talent.

You lost.

You must do one thing for me.

How do you know I lost?

You found the bride?

Of course I found her.

Why else would I come to you?

Where is she? Take me to her now.

Miss.

Is this the missing bride?

Are you trying to fool me?

Young master,

my childhood name is Cui.

Since childhood, I've wanted to leave home to pursue immortal cultivation.

I didn't want to deal with worldly affairs,

and especially didn't want to be bound by marriage.

But my family wouldn't allow it.

That's why I found Jin's family

and arranged this scheme.

They kept the dowry,

and I gained my freedom.

We both got what we wanted

without hurting anyone.

Please keep my secret

and spare my life.

Miss,

your parents raised you your entire life.

To them,

they don't know if you're still alive.

They will spend

the rest of their lives in pain and regret.

Isn't this

more heartbreaking than leaving without saying goodbye?

My parents only care about their sons,

not me.

If my parents treated me like how Jin treats his son,

perhaps I wouldn't think about leaving home every day.

I won't go!

I don't want to go anywhere!

Son.

The officials finally left.

We need to leave quickly.

I won't go! There are demons everywhere outside!

I'm not going anywhere! I refuse!

If we don't leave now, it'll be too late.

Hurry!

You have no choice. Let's go!

Help! Help!

Don't attract attention.

You've got the dowry and valuables.

Why haven't you left yet?

There are demons everywhere outside.

I'm not going anywhere.

You say you're afraid of demons,

but what are you?

What else could I be?

I'm human, of course.

Is that so?

Demon! Demon!

Demonic art!

You...

You're deceiving me!

Demonic arts!

Stop deceiving yourself.

Don't be afraid, my son.

All of you are chipmunks?

Are you two

demon-hunting immortals?

Our family has lived among humans

without harming anyone.

Please be merciful

and spare our lives.

I am Hong Ye, the Monarch of All Demons.

My duty

is to protect all demons.