1 00:01:37,159 --> 00:01:38,519 We've held a grudge against each other for a long time. 2 00:01:39,120 --> 00:01:41,400 I've been thinking about how to settle it. 3 00:01:43,319 --> 00:01:45,120 I finally figured it out these past few days. 4 00:01:47,040 --> 00:01:49,200 So I'll do as Elder Gray suggested. 5 00:01:50,840 --> 00:01:54,400 Winner takes all, loser is nothing. 6 00:01:56,560 --> 00:01:57,719 What do you think? 7 00:01:59,959 --> 00:02:01,760 Great. 8 00:02:02,120 --> 00:02:04,680 Do you dare to enter the Dark Moon Death Match? 9 00:02:04,879 --> 00:02:06,680 Accept the life-and-death challenge. 10 00:02:12,360 --> 00:02:13,719 If I win, 11 00:02:14,360 --> 00:02:16,039 you'll lose your position as the head of the Gray Sect. 12 00:02:17,240 --> 00:02:18,960 You won't be able to keep it. 13 00:02:33,360 --> 00:02:35,199 This is the life-and-death challenge. 14 00:02:35,240 --> 00:02:37,199 Lord and Elder fighting to the death, 15 00:02:37,199 --> 00:02:38,520 that's unheard of. 16 00:02:40,400 --> 00:02:43,520 On Dark Moon Night, life and death are decided. 17 00:02:43,560 --> 00:02:46,520 Once the challenge is issued, all of the demon market knows. 18 00:02:46,800 --> 00:02:48,599 What, Lord Cat doesn't dare to accept? 19 00:02:57,400 --> 00:02:58,759 You really are determined. 20 00:02:58,759 --> 00:02:59,960 If you ask me, 21 00:03:00,080 --> 00:03:01,840 no one will come out well from this. 22 00:03:01,840 --> 00:03:03,280 Will Lord Cat accept? 23 00:03:03,280 --> 00:03:04,719 No matter who dies, 24 00:03:04,719 --> 00:03:05,680 it's no small matter. 25 00:03:05,680 --> 00:03:06,400 Don't talk nonsense. 26 00:03:19,439 --> 00:03:20,199 I accept. 27 00:03:24,319 --> 00:03:25,120 Darn it, accept what? 28 00:03:28,599 --> 00:03:29,879 Lord Snake. 29 00:03:31,199 --> 00:03:33,319 What is the life-and-death challenge? 30 00:03:34,400 --> 00:03:35,919 Little Zhu Ying, you're still young. 31 00:03:36,199 --> 00:03:37,479 And you don't spend much time in the demon market. 32 00:03:37,680 --> 00:03:39,080 It's normal not to know. 33 00:03:39,560 --> 00:03:42,360 The life-and-death challenge was created by the first two Lords. 34 00:03:43,039 --> 00:03:44,680 It was meant to prevent the demon market's power 35 00:03:44,680 --> 00:03:46,919 from falling into the hands of evil demons. 36 00:03:47,360 --> 00:03:49,560 The Lords and Elders of the demon market hold high status. 37 00:03:49,840 --> 00:03:51,479 If the demons refuse to obey, 38 00:03:51,879 --> 00:03:53,599 they can issue a life-and-death challenge. 39 00:03:55,639 --> 00:03:56,639 Both sides in the duel 40 00:03:57,000 --> 00:03:58,919 ignore status and background. 41 00:03:59,280 --> 00:04:01,039 It's all about skill in the arena. 42 00:04:01,639 --> 00:04:02,879 Once the challenge is made, 43 00:04:03,560 --> 00:04:05,080 there's no turning back. 44 00:04:05,680 --> 00:04:08,039 But it's been a hundred years since anyone saw such a challenge. 45 00:04:08,199 --> 00:04:10,280 A Lord and an Elder fighting to the death 46 00:04:10,319 --> 00:04:11,680 is truly unprecedented. 47 00:04:13,400 --> 00:04:14,560 This matter really is 48 00:04:16,040 --> 00:04:17,560 a bit too hasty. 49 00:04:19,000 --> 00:04:20,879 That's why I came to ask Lord Snake 50 00:04:21,959 --> 00:04:23,879 if there's any room for compromise. 51 00:04:28,519 --> 00:04:29,399 I can't help. 52 00:04:29,959 --> 00:04:31,240 Lord Snake. 53 00:04:33,920 --> 00:04:34,639 But 54 00:04:36,920 --> 00:04:38,600 if Little Cat really dies, 55 00:04:39,920 --> 00:04:41,560 I'll take her place in the arena. 56 00:04:42,360 --> 00:04:44,000 And kill that old rat. 57 00:05:11,240 --> 00:05:13,319 What is Lady Wu doing? 58 00:05:17,199 --> 00:05:17,959 Fishing. 59 00:05:20,079 --> 00:05:20,839 Good appetite. 60 00:05:22,399 --> 00:05:23,639 Sent by Lady Hu Zhu. 61 00:05:24,759 --> 00:05:27,160 Lady Hu Zhu is quite kind. 62 00:05:27,959 --> 00:05:29,240 It's a farewell feast. 63 00:05:29,680 --> 00:05:30,920 You should eat well before you go. 64 00:05:33,680 --> 00:05:34,319 What? 65 00:05:37,360 --> 00:05:38,079 It's nothing. 66 00:05:40,480 --> 00:05:42,680 Lady Wu has something on her mind. 67 00:05:53,040 --> 00:05:54,720 I was thinking, if I get the chance, 68 00:05:55,120 --> 00:05:57,079 I'll build a golden house for you at my estate. 69 00:06:00,240 --> 00:06:02,920 And let me sing Changmen Fu inside. 70 00:06:03,519 --> 00:06:05,560 You actually know these unofficial stories. 71 00:06:06,560 --> 00:06:07,279 I just finished reading them. 72 00:06:07,639 --> 00:06:10,519 The Wu Duke's estate has a rich library. 73 00:06:12,720 --> 00:06:14,360 It really is well-stocked. 74 00:06:14,360 --> 00:06:16,000 You've learned all sorts of things from it. 75 00:06:17,920 --> 00:06:19,360 It's fine to learn a bit of everything. 76 00:06:19,839 --> 00:06:21,360 But you compare me to a heartless man. 77 00:06:22,560 --> 00:06:24,879 You're always teasing and talking nonsense. 78 00:06:28,839 --> 00:06:30,920 That's not something you'd usually say. 79 00:06:34,360 --> 00:06:35,480 What I mean is, 80 00:06:37,000 --> 00:06:39,399 if you haven't thought it through, don't say it. 81 00:06:40,120 --> 00:06:42,560 Don't make promises you can't keep. 82 00:06:44,879 --> 00:06:47,120 Young master never speaks carelessly. 83 00:06:49,279 --> 00:06:50,079 Senior brother. 84 00:06:50,639 --> 00:06:52,399 You've been away from the mountain so long, have you forgotten? 85 00:06:52,439 --> 00:06:54,639 People from Changxi Palace must not fall in love. 86 00:06:54,959 --> 00:06:55,639 I haven't forgotten. 87 00:06:56,199 --> 00:06:56,920 Then you two 88 00:06:57,639 --> 00:06:58,920 won't have an ending. 89 00:06:59,920 --> 00:07:01,560 I never planned to marry her. 90 00:07:02,920 --> 00:07:04,199 Though I have feelings for her, 91 00:07:04,480 --> 00:07:05,720 my heart is troubled. 92 00:07:06,920 --> 00:07:09,680 I only seek the cause, not the result. 93 00:07:20,759 --> 00:07:21,639 I should go. 94 00:07:30,920 --> 00:07:32,000 Aren't you going to ask me 95 00:07:33,639 --> 00:07:34,319 Ask what? 96 00:07:35,199 --> 00:07:36,319 Ask where I'm going. 97 00:07:38,120 --> 00:07:40,120 May I ask where Lady Wu is going? 98 00:07:42,079 --> 00:07:43,639 She has an appointment with another man. 99 00:07:49,920 --> 00:07:50,600 Then 100 00:07:51,720 --> 00:07:52,680 Come back early 101 00:07:56,480 --> 00:07:57,639 I will return 102 00:08:26,199 --> 00:08:27,759 On the Dark Moon Night 103 00:08:27,759 --> 00:08:29,199 All demons roam the night 104 00:08:29,199 --> 00:08:30,600 Ghosts and spirits gather 105 00:08:30,639 --> 00:08:32,000 Strange and unpredictable 106 00:08:34,759 --> 00:08:36,720 Why is it the Dark Moon Night? 107 00:08:38,159 --> 00:08:39,200 How do you read this thing? 108 00:08:39,200 --> 00:08:40,840 You read so diligently 109 00:08:42,759 --> 00:08:44,360 Is it wrong to enjoy reading? 110 00:08:44,879 --> 00:08:45,519 But you humans 111 00:08:45,519 --> 00:08:47,120 Aren't you most afraid of these things? 112 00:08:47,960 --> 00:08:49,399 Yes 113 00:08:50,200 --> 00:08:51,159 Not entirely 114 00:08:51,639 --> 00:08:52,840 My Lady Liu 115 00:08:52,879 --> 00:08:55,080 Is most interested in these strange tales 116 00:08:55,399 --> 00:08:58,360 So if she likes it, you have to like it too 117 00:08:58,559 --> 00:08:59,759 How does that make sense? 118 00:09:00,600 --> 00:09:01,879 You don't get it, do you? 119 00:09:02,240 --> 00:09:03,360 When you like someone 120 00:09:04,279 --> 00:09:06,240 You naturally want to know everything about her 121 00:09:06,360 --> 00:09:07,519 Think what she thinks 122 00:09:08,039 --> 00:09:09,320 Like what she likes 123 00:09:13,840 --> 00:09:14,639 Little loach 124 00:09:15,320 --> 00:09:16,519 Tell me about it 125 00:09:19,919 --> 00:09:21,399 Can I call you big brother? 126 00:09:22,480 --> 00:09:23,639 Tell me, please 127 00:09:23,639 --> 00:09:25,480 Let me see if the book is accurate 128 00:09:27,960 --> 00:09:29,720 You must be a young snake spirit 129 00:09:29,759 --> 00:09:30,679 Just recently gained your powers 130 00:09:30,840 --> 00:09:32,399 You don't know much about these things, do you? 131 00:09:32,799 --> 00:09:34,960 That Lord White Snake knows much more 132 00:09:36,080 --> 00:09:37,799 Isn't it just the Dark Moon Night? 133 00:09:37,799 --> 00:09:39,200 On the Dark Moon Night, the moon is hidden 134 00:09:39,320 --> 00:09:40,480 Yin energy is at its peak 135 00:09:40,799 --> 00:09:43,360 Evil and fierce spirits are strongest 136 00:09:43,600 --> 00:09:46,039 So duels between demons 137 00:09:46,080 --> 00:09:47,679 Are often held on the Dark Moon Night 138 00:09:47,679 --> 00:09:49,039 Naturally, demon winds rise 139 00:09:49,039 --> 00:09:50,440 And strange visions appear 140 00:09:53,360 --> 00:09:55,240 So that's how it is 141 00:09:55,960 --> 00:09:56,600 But 142 00:09:57,120 --> 00:09:58,320 You're all demons 143 00:09:58,799 --> 00:10:01,440 Why do demons fight among themselves? 144 00:10:01,720 --> 00:10:03,080 Demons are like humans 145 00:10:03,279 --> 00:10:04,519 They have desires too 146 00:10:04,720 --> 00:10:05,879 And evil thoughts 147 00:10:07,559 --> 00:10:08,480 Do you know 148 00:10:08,879 --> 00:10:10,840 Our Xuan Snake clan has another name 149 00:10:14,960 --> 00:10:16,159 Long Worm 150 00:10:17,480 --> 00:10:18,399 What is Long Worm? 151 00:10:18,639 --> 00:10:19,679 It's the Yinglong 152 00:10:20,240 --> 00:10:22,639 A Xuan Snake can become a Yinglong after a hundred years of cultivation 153 00:10:22,799 --> 00:10:24,960 It stores water, summons thunder, and gathers clouds 154 00:10:24,960 --> 00:10:26,799 It perches in the heavens, undefeated in battle 155 00:10:26,799 --> 00:10:29,440 And I have cultivated for over a hundred years 156 00:10:32,679 --> 00:10:33,960 You're over a hundred years old? 157 00:10:34,480 --> 00:10:35,480 You're that old 158 00:10:35,600 --> 00:10:36,559 But only this big 159 00:10:36,639 --> 00:10:38,039 Did you not eat well? 160 00:10:43,240 --> 00:10:44,759 I mean 161 00:10:45,240 --> 00:10:47,159 Why haven't you become a Yinglong yet? 162 00:10:48,320 --> 00:10:50,320 Because before Xuan Snakes become dragons 163 00:10:51,519 --> 00:10:52,720 They are at their weakest 164 00:10:55,320 --> 00:10:57,559 On the Dark Moon Night, all demons roam 165 00:10:57,720 --> 00:11:00,080 Ghosts and spirits gather, strange and unpredictable 166 00:11:00,399 --> 00:11:01,639 At its core 167 00:11:01,759 --> 00:11:04,039 It's just the rule of the demon world for thousands of years 168 00:11:05,080 --> 00:11:06,200 The strong prey on the weak 169 00:11:06,200 --> 00:11:07,600 The winner becomes king 170 00:11:08,799 --> 00:11:10,200 It's the Dark Moon Night again 171 00:11:10,600 --> 00:11:11,679 I wonder tonight 172 00:11:11,720 --> 00:11:13,399 Who will become the strongest 173 00:11:13,679 --> 00:11:15,759 Who will become king? 174 00:11:45,279 --> 00:11:47,480 Elder Gray has cultivated for a thousand years 175 00:11:47,759 --> 00:11:50,240 Lord Cat has only cultivated for a dozen years 176 00:11:51,039 --> 00:11:52,000 This outcome 177 00:11:52,440 --> 00:11:53,879 Isn't it obvious? 178 00:11:54,440 --> 00:11:55,480 Not necessarily 179 00:11:55,840 --> 00:11:57,480 Lord Cat may be young 180 00:11:57,600 --> 00:11:59,440 But he possesses the power of Lord Cat 181 00:11:59,960 --> 00:12:01,519 If he masters it 182 00:12:02,039 --> 00:12:03,879 The outcome is uncertain 183 00:12:04,200 --> 00:12:05,080 In your opinion 184 00:12:05,840 --> 00:12:07,240 Does Lord Cat have a chance to win? 185 00:13:05,360 --> 00:13:06,799 Only eighteen years. 186 00:13:07,240 --> 00:13:09,080 You still have a long way to go. 187 00:17:18,480 --> 00:17:19,839 That old rat has gone mad. 188 00:17:20,000 --> 00:17:21,839 He dares to shatter the barrier and summon the power of the heavens. 189 00:17:21,839 --> 00:17:23,599 Even if he wins, he'll still be punished for this. 190 00:17:23,720 --> 00:17:24,720 Is he out of his mind? 191 00:17:24,799 --> 00:17:25,920 If he really defeats Lord Demon, 192 00:17:26,000 --> 00:17:27,200 who could control him then? 193 00:17:35,480 --> 00:17:37,000 You actually shattered the barrier. 194 00:17:38,119 --> 00:17:39,720 You've violated the greatest taboo of the Demon Market. 195 00:17:39,960 --> 00:17:42,920 So what if I break the taboo? 196 00:17:45,240 --> 00:17:46,680 All just to deal with me? 197 00:17:47,599 --> 00:17:49,839 You don't care if the Demon Market and the human world fall into chaos? 198 00:17:52,079 --> 00:17:54,400 A brief chaos means nothing. 199 00:17:54,640 --> 00:17:56,440 As long as I can get rid of you, 200 00:17:56,759 --> 00:17:58,200 it's worth it. 201 00:17:59,920 --> 00:18:01,440 The strong rule. 202 00:18:01,920 --> 00:18:05,839 This world was never meant for creatures like you— 203 00:18:05,839 --> 00:18:07,680 half-breeds. 204 00:18:21,599 --> 00:18:22,799 Terrifying, truly terrifying. 205 00:19:22,480 --> 00:19:23,319 Darn it. 206 00:19:23,319 --> 00:19:24,519 I'm afraid Lord Cat... 207 00:19:24,599 --> 00:19:25,720 Is Lord Cat alright? 208 00:19:25,720 --> 00:19:27,000 Is it ending this quickly? 209 00:19:27,440 --> 00:19:28,680 I can't watch anymore. 210 00:19:31,119 --> 00:19:31,880 It's useless. 211 00:19:32,359 --> 00:19:33,319 The outcome isn't decided yet. 212 00:19:33,960 --> 00:19:35,039 The duel isn't over. 213 00:19:52,720 --> 00:19:53,279 Xiao Zhen. 214 00:20:00,200 --> 00:20:00,920 Are you okay? 215 00:22:38,759 --> 00:22:41,039 Alright, alright, alright. 216 00:22:41,920 --> 00:22:43,000 Lord Cat has won. 217 00:22:47,200 --> 00:22:48,160 How is that possible? 218 00:22:50,200 --> 00:22:52,279 He’s only trained for eighteen years. 219 00:22:53,960 --> 00:22:54,880 Elder Gray. 220 00:22:57,000 --> 00:22:58,519 You worship the strong. 221 00:22:59,079 --> 00:23:01,400 Only because you see yourself as one. 222 00:23:02,000 --> 00:23:03,519 But have you ever considered 223 00:23:04,319 --> 00:23:05,440 that one day 224 00:23:05,440 --> 00:23:07,960 you’ll fall to someone even stronger? 225 00:23:09,680 --> 00:23:11,240 Just like now. 226 00:23:12,559 --> 00:23:14,279 You’re at someone else’s mercy. 227 00:23:15,240 --> 00:23:17,039 Would you still shout 228 00:23:17,240 --> 00:23:19,279 that this world belongs to the strong? 229 00:23:28,079 --> 00:23:28,640 Little Zhen. 230 00:23:34,640 --> 00:23:36,880 There’s one thing you said right. 231 00:23:37,920 --> 00:23:39,720 In the demon world, the strong rule. 232 00:23:40,400 --> 00:23:41,680 But to be a king 233 00:23:42,079 --> 00:23:43,960 isn’t about taking lives at will. 234 00:23:43,960 --> 00:23:45,200 Or holding absolute power. 235 00:23:46,279 --> 00:23:48,480 It’s to protect both humans and demons. 236 00:23:49,160 --> 00:23:51,240 To shield the weakest beings. 237 00:23:51,920 --> 00:23:54,200 So they aren’t bullied by the strong. 238 00:23:58,400 --> 00:23:59,440 Lord Cat. 239 00:23:59,480 --> 00:24:00,480 Elder Jin. 240 00:24:00,960 --> 00:24:02,400 Do you have something to add? 241 00:24:05,720 --> 00:24:07,480 Elder Gray shattered 242 00:24:07,480 --> 00:24:09,599 the barrier between the human world and the demon market. 243 00:24:09,839 --> 00:24:11,519 That’s a crime deserving death. 244 00:24:11,640 --> 00:24:14,240 But he is quite old now. 245 00:24:14,519 --> 00:24:15,119 Yes. 246 00:24:16,000 --> 00:24:17,799 Since the demon market was founded, 247 00:24:17,880 --> 00:24:19,680 he’s served the first two Lords. 248 00:24:20,160 --> 00:24:21,759 He’s been loyal all these years. 249 00:24:22,160 --> 00:24:23,880 Even if not meritorious, he’s worked hard. 250 00:24:25,039 --> 00:24:26,000 Lord Cat. 251 00:24:26,279 --> 00:24:29,400 For Elder Gray’s years of service, 252 00:24:30,119 --> 00:24:31,680 and his momentary lapse, 253 00:24:32,799 --> 00:24:33,960 please spare his life. 254 00:24:45,640 --> 00:24:46,319 I... 255 00:24:47,119 --> 00:24:48,519 I’m fine with either. 256 00:24:48,559 --> 00:24:50,279 Then let’s spare him. 257 00:24:51,759 --> 00:24:54,720 Letting him live is easy. 258 00:24:56,480 --> 00:24:58,319 Strip him of a thousand years of cultivation. 259 00:24:58,440 --> 00:25:00,960 Leave only his mortal body and send him to the human world. 260 00:25:03,400 --> 00:25:06,000 Since you love judging strength, 261 00:25:06,839 --> 00:25:09,279 you’ll be punished as a weak, solitary mouse. 262 00:25:09,960 --> 00:25:13,160 Experience the hardships of the weak. 263 00:25:28,279 --> 00:25:29,680 Go now, Elder Gray. 264 00:25:36,200 --> 00:25:39,559 Elders, any objections? 265 00:25:42,559 --> 00:25:44,440 We obey Lord Cat’s command. 266 00:25:56,640 --> 00:25:57,319 How are you feeling? 267 00:25:58,319 --> 00:25:59,359 Can your body hold up? 268 00:26:01,839 --> 00:26:02,640 I’m fine. 269 00:26:08,119 --> 00:26:09,440 Good thing you survived. 270 00:26:10,519 --> 00:26:11,640 You can’t bear to lose me? 271 00:26:12,720 --> 00:26:13,759 Not really. 272 00:26:15,079 --> 00:26:16,000 I regret it. 273 00:26:16,920 --> 00:26:18,200 I was impulsive that day. 274 00:26:18,400 --> 00:26:19,680 Said if you died, 275 00:26:19,720 --> 00:26:21,240 I’d avenge you. 276 00:26:22,920 --> 00:26:24,680 He’s an elder demon, after all. 277 00:26:25,160 --> 00:26:26,599 He’s quite skilled. 278 00:26:31,480 --> 00:26:33,200 You’re pretty impressive, little cat. 279 00:26:33,799 --> 00:26:35,759 But the demon world lost more than it gained. 280 00:26:36,960 --> 00:26:37,759 This battle 281 00:26:38,799 --> 00:26:40,720 just brought us more work. 282 00:26:42,240 --> 00:26:43,799 The barrier Elder Gray broke 283 00:26:44,559 --> 00:26:45,960 will keep us busy. 284 00:26:46,839 --> 00:26:48,359 I’ve sent Zhu Ying to check. 285 00:26:48,799 --> 00:26:51,480 To see what’s happened to the barrier. 286 00:26:53,599 --> 00:26:56,519 Little Zhen, your half-breed body is unstable. 287 00:26:56,960 --> 00:26:58,039 After this big fight, 288 00:26:58,519 --> 00:27:00,160 why not rest at my place first? 289 00:27:01,279 --> 00:27:02,400 I should go home. 290 00:27:02,920 --> 00:27:04,559 Why rush when you’re like this? 291 00:27:05,599 --> 00:27:07,000 I have to keep my word. 292 00:27:35,119 --> 00:27:36,960 Why hasn’t Lord Mei rested yet? 293 00:27:39,599 --> 00:27:40,799 I’m waiting for Lady Wu. 294 00:27:41,279 --> 00:27:43,000 It’s almost midnight. 295 00:27:43,480 --> 00:27:44,319 She’s still not back. 296 00:27:44,720 --> 00:27:45,720 I’m a bit worried. 297 00:27:53,519 --> 00:27:55,119 Lord Mei, don’t worry. 298 00:27:55,160 --> 00:27:56,880 My Lady likes to play around. 299 00:27:56,960 --> 00:27:57,920 She always comes home late. 300 00:27:58,000 --> 00:27:59,920 Sometimes she stays at Ruyi Pavilion. 301 00:27:59,920 --> 00:28:01,000 She returns in the morning. 302 00:28:01,359 --> 00:28:02,839 But before leaving, she said 303 00:28:03,200 --> 00:28:04,440 she’d come back today. 304 00:28:10,200 --> 00:28:10,759 I... 305 00:28:11,920 --> 00:28:12,839 Let’s wait a bit longer. 306 00:28:13,279 --> 00:28:14,359 I don’t know why, 307 00:28:15,119 --> 00:28:16,720 but I have a bad feeling. 308 00:28:16,839 --> 00:28:18,000 You’re overthinking, Lord Mei. 309 00:28:18,039 --> 00:28:19,119 In Chang’an city, 310 00:28:19,119 --> 00:28:21,480 no one can bully my Lady. 311 00:28:33,759 --> 00:28:34,799 Sister Mingzhuang 312 00:28:34,960 --> 00:28:37,559 Magistrate Mei is worrying too much, isn't she? 313 00:28:37,559 --> 00:28:39,000 Who's worrying too much? 314 00:28:39,079 --> 00:28:40,440 Look at Lord Mei over there. 315 00:28:40,480 --> 00:28:42,480 Doesn't he look just like the pining husband rock from those stories? 316 00:28:43,319 --> 00:28:44,559 So improper. 317 00:28:44,759 --> 00:28:46,839 Still, he's a guest after all. 318 00:28:47,119 --> 00:28:48,119 If you ask me, 319 00:28:48,200 --> 00:28:51,119 this guest is about to become the host. 320 00:29:07,319 --> 00:29:08,759 Visiting someone this late at night, 321 00:29:09,119 --> 00:29:10,319 isn't that a bit rude? 322 00:29:25,000 --> 00:29:26,160 In the middle of the night, 323 00:29:26,359 --> 00:29:27,319 what are you doing? 324 00:29:37,519 --> 00:29:38,359 Waiting for you to come home. 325 00:29:48,680 --> 00:29:50,119 Good thing I made it back. 326 00:29:57,839 --> 00:29:58,759 What happened to you? 327 00:30:02,799 --> 00:30:03,960 Got into a fight. 328 00:30:06,519 --> 00:30:07,400 I'm exhausted. 329 00:30:09,440 --> 00:30:10,480 Why were you fighting again? 330 00:30:18,519 --> 00:30:20,279 Because I don't like getting entangled with others. 331 00:30:23,039 --> 00:30:23,960 The things you say 332 00:30:24,599 --> 00:30:26,160 always sound unbelievable. 333 00:30:27,119 --> 00:30:28,359 It's true. 334 00:30:30,119 --> 00:30:31,880 That one's a bit older. 335 00:30:33,200 --> 00:30:34,680 I still prefer 336 00:30:36,240 --> 00:30:37,920 younger gentlemen. 337 00:30:45,920 --> 00:30:47,279 Is your leg feeling better? 338 00:30:48,519 --> 00:30:49,559 It's healing quickly. 339 00:30:52,359 --> 00:30:55,039 Then you should have no problem walking me home. 340 00:31:25,240 --> 00:31:26,119 Lady Wu 341 00:31:28,160 --> 00:31:29,839 Would you like to get up first? 342 00:31:33,519 --> 00:31:36,000 It's not good if people see you like this. 343 00:33:06,559 --> 00:33:07,240 Master 344 00:33:07,359 --> 00:33:08,160 Eldest Brother Ten 345 00:33:08,200 --> 00:33:09,279 What are you doing? 346 00:33:09,359 --> 00:33:10,480 And what are you doing? 347 00:33:10,599 --> 00:33:11,039 Me? 348 00:33:37,880 --> 00:33:39,240 Why did you come here in the middle of the night? 349 00:33:39,559 --> 00:33:40,960 I was just anxious to find you. 350 00:33:41,200 --> 00:33:42,119 Don’t worry, Eldest Brother Ten. 351 00:33:42,480 --> 00:33:43,599 I know it’s late at night. 352 00:33:43,599 --> 00:33:44,720 I climbed over the wall on purpose. 353 00:33:44,880 --> 00:33:45,680 I didn’t knock. 354 00:33:45,720 --> 00:33:47,119 I was afraid people would say we’re rude. 355 00:33:48,119 --> 00:33:49,039 Why are you looking for me? 356 00:33:49,880 --> 00:33:51,440 It’s nothing much, really. 357 00:33:51,720 --> 00:33:53,319 I just suddenly remembered something. 358 00:33:54,039 --> 00:33:54,759 Go on. 359 00:33:55,519 --> 00:33:56,799 On the morning of the Sky Lantern Festival, 360 00:33:57,000 --> 00:33:58,200 I ran into Mei Silang by chance. 361 00:33:58,200 --> 00:33:59,000 He said 362 00:33:59,160 --> 00:34:01,200 he saw a shadow that looked like a monster. 363 00:34:02,400 --> 00:34:03,880 I thought it was nonsense at the time. 364 00:34:04,519 --> 00:34:05,839 And now, thinking back, 365 00:34:06,160 --> 00:34:07,319 it does seem strange. 366 00:34:08,360 --> 00:34:09,000 So, 367 00:34:09,480 --> 00:34:10,599 better to believe it’s real. 368 00:34:10,960 --> 00:34:13,239 Anyway, I didn’t sense anything odd then. 369 00:34:16,559 --> 00:34:17,719 Did you feel 370 00:34:18,280 --> 00:34:20,119 the sky is strange tonight? 371 00:34:22,320 --> 00:34:23,280 Strange? 372 00:34:23,679 --> 00:34:24,480 Is it? 373 00:34:25,079 --> 00:34:25,880 No, not really. 374 00:34:27,920 --> 00:34:28,639 Forget it. 375 00:34:29,039 --> 00:34:30,039 You should go back now. 376 00:34:30,039 --> 00:34:31,119 We’ll look into it tomorrow. 377 00:34:31,400 --> 00:34:32,119 Alright. 378 00:34:32,400 --> 00:34:33,840 Finally, something serious to do. 379 00:34:37,639 --> 00:34:38,760 The door’s over there. 380 00:34:39,079 --> 00:34:40,880 Don’t climb over people’s walls again. 381 00:34:41,400 --> 00:34:41,960 Got it. 382 00:35:19,400 --> 00:35:20,320 Lady Liu 383 00:35:22,000 --> 00:35:22,960 It's so late. 384 00:35:23,360 --> 00:35:24,519 Did you just get back, 385 00:35:24,599 --> 00:35:25,719 or are you heading out? 386 00:35:26,599 --> 00:35:27,840 What are you doing here? 387 00:35:37,039 --> 00:35:38,559 Tonight is the Dark Moon Night. 388 00:35:38,599 --> 00:35:40,679 The sinister energy is at its peak. 389 00:35:41,480 --> 00:35:42,639 I'm worried about your safety. 390 00:35:42,639 --> 00:35:43,760 So I'm keeping watch over you. 391 00:35:44,199 --> 00:35:45,880 You've been here half the night? 392 00:35:47,840 --> 00:35:48,960 Not exactly. 393 00:35:49,000 --> 00:35:50,559 I accidentally fell asleep just now. 394 00:35:51,039 --> 00:35:51,840 I'm fine. 395 00:35:52,159 --> 00:35:53,360 You don't need to stay here. 396 00:35:54,400 --> 00:35:55,639 If someone sees you later, 397 00:35:56,559 --> 00:35:57,719 they'll start gossiping again. 398 00:35:58,239 --> 00:35:59,239 Lady Liu is fine. 399 00:35:59,719 --> 00:36:00,840 Then I'll head off now. 400 00:36:20,159 --> 00:36:20,719 By the way, 401 00:36:28,000 --> 00:36:29,320 Did you want to say something, Lady Liu? 402 00:36:29,400 --> 00:36:30,480 Dark Moon Night— 403 00:36:30,559 --> 00:36:32,920 the sinister energy is strongest then. 404 00:36:33,000 --> 00:36:34,519 How did you know that? 405 00:36:36,239 --> 00:36:37,440 It was written by Lord White Snake. 406 00:36:37,440 --> 00:36:38,920 It's mentioned in the "Yao Gui Notes." 407 00:36:39,000 --> 00:36:40,199 Are you interested, Lady Liu? 408 00:36:40,360 --> 00:36:41,920 I'll show it to you later. 409 00:36:42,159 --> 00:36:44,880 No need, I was just asking. 410 00:36:55,760 --> 00:36:57,119 I'm really leaving now. 411 00:37:09,280 --> 00:37:12,360 Did I really write it like that? 412 00:39:02,599 --> 00:39:03,760 Such intense resentment. 413 00:39:07,880 --> 00:39:08,840 Bone Spirit. 414 00:39:09,480 --> 00:39:11,360 So the Bone Spirit caused the demon transformation. 415 00:39:12,079 --> 00:39:12,920 Mei Zhuyu. 416 00:39:14,159 --> 00:39:15,119 Mei Zhuyu. 417 00:39:15,559 --> 00:39:16,400 Young Master. 418 00:39:19,559 --> 00:39:20,559 What’s going on? 419 00:39:20,840 --> 00:39:23,239 Why does she look exactly like me? 420 00:39:25,800 --> 00:39:26,960 Master Exorcist. 421 00:39:27,519 --> 00:39:29,079 If you let me go, 422 00:39:29,880 --> 00:39:31,079 I’ll tell you 423 00:39:31,119 --> 00:39:32,639 the secret of the woman traveling with you. 424 00:39:32,639 --> 00:39:33,679 If it’s a secret, 425 00:39:34,760 --> 00:39:36,079 then you should keep it. 426 00:39:36,079 --> 00:39:38,119 Seal it away along with your life. 427 00:39:51,360 --> 00:39:53,920 Sudden heavenly fire in Chang’an. 428 00:39:54,400 --> 00:39:56,480 Water can’t extinguish it, and its source is unknown. 429 00:39:58,119 --> 00:39:59,280 The authorities are investigating. 430 00:39:59,559 --> 00:40:02,840 Several citizens vaguely saw demon shadows fleeing. 431 00:40:04,519 --> 00:40:06,679 Chang’an has always had legends of the demon market. 432 00:40:07,159 --> 00:40:08,519 It’s endured for generations. 433 00:40:14,519 --> 00:40:15,800 Demons and monsters. 434 00:40:16,199 --> 00:40:17,519 Spirits and fiends. 435 00:40:18,760 --> 00:40:20,360 We must root out all evil. 436 00:40:21,320 --> 00:40:22,920 Exterminate them completely.