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[Respect Copyright, Everyone's Responsibility]

[The Eternal Fragrance]

[Adapted from Shisilang's novel, The Eternal Fragrance]

[Episode 27]

It ends like this again.

Is this

truly the end?

Zhaomin.

The detox pill I just gave you

is for countering demonic energy.

It should be working by now.

Any more left?

No.

I only got two from Elder Dongyang.

Too bad he's not here.

What do we do now?

Let's find Master and the others.

You go ahead.

I'm going to save Lifei.

You...

Fine.

Zhaomin, be careful.

Don't draw any attention.

Wait until our backup arrives.

Got it.

Zhaomin.

What is it?

We'll talk later.

Just go save them.

Will you submit or not

Huolian Abbey

will never side with demons!

You.

Come here!

Qiongqi, come at me!

Master!

Hang in there!

Watch out!

You're finally here!

Where did you hide the Lei Xiuyuan

who promised never to hurt me?

Lifei.

I will never hurt you.

Lei Xiuyuan, let Lifei go!

Zhaomin.

Zhaomin!

You're not him.

You're not him.

You are Yecha!

You are Yecha!

Lifei, forgive me.

Only by breaking through your seals

can I truly protect you.

You've fully shed your shell.

No one can ever hurt you again.

Not even me.

This time,

I kept my word.

♪The warmth within my arms♪

♪I can no longer hold on to♪

♪In the cold night, how can I♪

Xiuyuan.

♪Keep you warm until sunrise?♪

♪My heartbeat freezes♪

♪I can no longer tell you♪

♪Looking you in the eyes, I cannot♪

♪Utter that line♪

♪Knowing love and hate♪

♪Pain and wounds cannot be stopped♪

♪I still linger on♪

♪Unwilling to let go of every inch of our past♪

♪Last night's stars cast faint glimmers♪

♪But we thought nothing of it♪

♪With a heartbroken cry♪

♪I wish you well♪

♪Knowing right and wrong♪

♪Black and gray are all illusions♪

No.

♪You're still screaming♪

♪Running relentlessly without regret♪

No!

♪The storm looms, yet the wind stands in its way♪

♪A final farewell left on the cliff♪

No!

♪Leaping straight into that heartbreaking past♪

♪Just to keep you safe♪

♪My breath is about to stop♪

♪Those hands can no longer hold yours♪

♪Through the future snow, wind, and fog♪

♪Who will be there by your side?♪

♪I smile as it ends♪

No! No!

♪Afraid that you might cry for me♪

♪Quietly, I turn into a sky lantern♪

♪To light your way through the night♪

♪Knowing right and wrong♪

♪Black and gray are all illusions♪

No!

♪You're still screaming♪

♪Running relentlessly without regret♪

♪The storm looms, yet the wind stands in its way♪

Xiuyuan!

♪A final farewell left on the cliff♪

♪I'd shatter my soul♪

♪To lay all your days in peace♪

♪Who says that love and hate♪

♪Pain and wounds cannot be stopped?♪

♪I will level the seas and mountains♪

♪Break the waves, no matter how mad it seems♪

♪The storm looms, yet I stand in its way♪

♪Torn inside, still I burn bright♪

♪With the light from my fingertips, I build a paradise♪

♪To wander with you♪

Ye.

How is it?

- Are you okay? - Lu?

Lu?

Gelin?

You talked about forever.

What would I do if you died?

Gelin.

I...

Don't say anything.

Just stay alive.

Look. What is it?

The demonic energy has all been purified by it.

Lifei.

Lifei!

Where are you hurt?

I killed Xiuyuan.

That's Xiuyuan's blood?

Did you...?

What happened?

He's dead.

- Lifei! - Zhaomin.

Calm down.

This isn't your fault.

It's all my fault.

I should be the one dead.

No.

No.

He deserved to die.

He was a demon.

Our enemy.

Zhaomin.

Zhaomin!

Zhaomin!

Zhaomin!

Zhaomin.

Zhaomin!

Who did this?

Who killed Zhaomin?

It was me.

It's all my fault.

The Divine Tree colluded with the Demon Lord

to overthrow the immortal sects.

Seize her!

Your Highness,

what do you mean by this?

She's a demon!

If she hadn't used the Divine Tree's power

to purify the demonic energy,

you would all have been

killed by the demons.

But she is the Divine Tree.

The demon attack

happened because of her.

She's a walking disaster.

Who's the disaster?

Wasn't today's fiasco enough?

If you hadn't coveted the Divine Tree

and insisted on that public trial,

Wuyue Court wouldn't have been caught off guard!

And Elder Guangwei,

Zhaomin,

and so many others wouldn't have...

This demon attack

has severely wounded the immortal sects.

We don't know what the Demon Lord has planned next.

I suggest

you all return

and tend to your wounds.

Don't give the demons another opening.

We'll discuss

everything else later.

Xingzheng Hall was wiped out long ago!

Why should we listen to you?

Everyone, stay still! Behave!

Xingzheng Hall

fell victim to Zong Quan, who colluded with demons.

Though we suffered losses,

we still stand unbroken.

Can't you all learn from that?

Fine.

Defending against the demons matters.

Thank you for the reminder, Your Highness.

We're leaving.

- Go! - Go.

[In Memory of Zhaomin]

Lifei, wake up.

Lifei, wake up!

Carry yourself like a girl.

Be graceful and proper.

No more clumsiness.

Understand?

Lifei.

Take care.

Zhaomin,

I'll listen to you from now on.

Please don't be mad at me.

Zhaomin loved you so much.

She wouldn't be mad at you.

[In Memory of Zhaomin]

Zhaomin.

I bought

these for you in Duanming City.

Peepshow scrolls,

assorted preserved fruits,

and lotus incense.

I always wanted to give them to you.

But I never had the courage.

I'll go check on Master.

[In Memory of Guangwei]

Here, Guangwei.

Drink.

Master,

you're hurt. You shouldn't drink.

Besides,

Elder Guangwei was aloof

and serious.

He probably didn't like wine.

Bring him tea next time.

Since when did you start fussing over people?

You're becoming more and more like Zhaomin.

Did you go see Zhaomin?

If it weren't for saving me,

Zhaomin wouldn't have died.

It's all my fault.

First, Master.

Then Elder Guangwei.

Zhaomin.

And Xiuyuan.

I used to call him a jinx.

Turns out I'm the real jinx.

Alright.

Stop overthinking.

You and Xiuyuan

were both caught up in fate.

Some things

are hard to explain.

But one thing is clear.

They all wanted you to live well.

Don't let them down.

Elder Guangwei?

Was it him who woke Xiuyuan?

Guangwei

used the last of his strength.

He channeled the Heart-Cleansing Art

into Xiuyuan's forehead.

The Heart-Cleansing Art?

It can

dissolve the demon's Soul-Bewitching Vines.

In the last Sea Calamity,

we saw too many of the monsters

infected by those vines.

They lost themselves,

just like Xiuyuan,

and became violent and bloodthirsty.

But you know

that wasn't Xiuyuan's true self.

I know.

But I still killed him.

In that moment,

I gave it everything I had to kill him.

He'd rather die by my hand

than hurt me.

If you're hurting, just cry.

You'll feel better.

Master.

I'm so scared.

I'm afraid of dragging more of you down.

Afraid of watching more people die before me.

I can't take it anymore.

I liked you better

the way you used to be.

You were so carefree.

If you ask me,

life and death are just fate.

Let things take their course.

Don't carry everything on your own shoulders.

The Sea Calamity looms, and human hearts run deep.

You've already severed your worldly ties.

Why not just leave?

Find a place to live in seclusion,

just like Qingcheng.

I believe

there must be a place for you

in this vast world.

I'm the Divine Tree after all.

There's no place for me in this life.

Your Highness.

Mr. Luo.

You're still here?

I'm worried about the safety of the immortal sects.

I can neither eat nor sleep.

After much thought,

I'd like to share

some honest words with you.

Mr. Luo, go on.

After the battle at Wuyue Court,

the immortal sects are badly weakened

and divided.

They're in no shape to fight the demons again.

But your influence is at its peak.

And the Divine Tree trusts you completely.

I believe

you could use the Divine Tree to command the world.

Lifei is the disciple of Elder Qingcheng and Elder Chongyi,

and my closest friend.

Anyone who schemes against her or tries to harm her

is my enemy.

No matter who they are,

I will slaughter their entire clan

to the very last.

Guess I spoke out of turn.

Alright then.

I'm leaving.

See yourself out.

Ungrateful fool.

I offer you good counsel,

and you reject it.

If I weren't wounded,

you'd never get to claim the Divine Tree

and lord it over me.

Who's there?

You?

Patrols must be tightened this time.

If the Divine Tree appears,

capture it alive.

Go patrol.

Guardian,

has the Lord awakened?

Why isn't he awake yet?

Everyone is waiting.

If he never wakes up...

Qiongqi!

Guardian,

we've lain low for centuries.

We've come so far.

We have to have a backup plan.

Think of all our people.

Are we supposed to

just wait here forever?

If the Lord hadn't been too soft

to absorb the Divine Tree,

it wouldn't have come to this.

Silence!

The Lord will not die.

Yes.

The Lord is the supreme ruler of our clan.

He'll never be defeated by those petty immortals!

He's a little demon.

I need to kill him!

Even if he's the Demon Lord,

he's still a life.

Besides,

he's returned to his original state now.

There's no good or evil in him.

Here.

You won't eat radish porridge.

And you spit out the sweet potato.

This is milk I stole

from that tiger.

Just try a little.

What do you even want?

You two...

You two were meant to be together.

Master,

why hasn't he grown

in all these centuries?

[Young Hu Jiaping] Is he some kind of monster?

Don't talk nonsense.

Go.

Deliver this letter to Chufeng Academy.

Resentment is a net,

trapping both user and prey.

Only by breaking free

can the soul find peace.

Graceful as bamboo,

virtue known afar.

From now on,

your name will be Lei Xiuyuan.

Here.

Pay your respects to the Crown Prince.

Greetings, Your Royal Highness.

No need for formalities.

My name is Ye Ye.

Let's study and play together

from now on.

No way?

Me? Acting Sect Leader?

We old ones are either wounded

or broken.

You younger ones are either too badly hurt

or still too inexperienced.

So,

you are

the best choice.

I'm the worst choice.

Sir,

you know me.

I... I'm

naturally lazy.

I really can't do it.

You think

you're lazier than me?

You want to talk about being lazy?

You have a strong sense of right and wrong.

You're chivalrous and courageous.

You don't follow the crowd.

That's more than enough.

We trust you

to be the acting Sect Leader.

This is wrong.

Xiguang.

Master.

It's our fault.

At the critical moment,

we're all too wounded and weak

to take care of ourselves.

We have no choice but to place this heavy burden

on you.

Master!

Please. I can't accept this.

Master.

Master.

I'm not capable enough.

I'm ashamed.

Ma'am.

Master.

Don't say that.

I've been a terrible disciple.

It's easy

to change that.

Just agree to be

the acting Sect Leader.

Alright.

I'll notify everyone as soon as possible.

Do a good job.

Zhaomin,

I never thought the nightmare I had on Fanghu Island would come true.

They actually want me to be acting Sect Leader.

I...

It's not that I'm scared.

I...

Fine. I'm just scared.

I'm afraid I won't do a good job.

You know me.

I'm a free spirit.

I can't handle this kind of responsibility.

I have no choice now.

I'm planning to sneak down the mountain tonight.

I'll run far away.

Let them find another disciple for this position.

I thought you'd be reliable in a crisis.

Never expected you to disappoint me so much!

If you run,

who will protect Lifei, Simo,

and the other juniors?

Who will look after the injured elders?

Xiguang,

you've run away once before.

Don't run

and hide again this time.

Zhao...

Zhaomin!

Don't worry!

I'll take good care of them

for you.

Deng may seem unreliable,

but he's thoughtful,

honorable,

and far better than most.

Wuyue Court will thrive

under his leadership.

You seem to be in better spirits

these past few days.

Staying a broken mess

would only worry Master

and everyone else.

I don't want to be a burden.

Being with you is a blessing,

if anything.

Lifei.

I know

you've been grieving over Xiuyuan.

But

Rakshasa took him away.

Maybe he's still alive.

The Fragrance Bond is gone.

He's really not here anymore.

Lifei.

Let the past

stay in the past.

Think about the people

still by your side.

Oh,

how's Ye Ye?

He was badly hurt saving me that day.

I haven't seen him in days.

Wasn't he taken away

by Sect Leader Miao?

Changyue and Ye Ye wouldn't just leave without a word.

Could something have happened?

Don't panic.

Maybe he was wounded and unconscious,

and the Dizang Sect disciples took him back.

I'll send someone to ask.

Alright.

Lifei,

Master said you need to

drink this medicine.

Thanks.

I haven't seen Master all afternoon.

Where did he go?

He went to Hushe Peak.

The horn of the Si beast. [*Divine one-horned animal]

Master!

Master.

What are you doing here?

I want to

fix this place up.

Look how messy it is.

Let me do it.

Back in Qingqiu,

the little cabin often got battered by the wind.

I was always the one fixing it.

I can't believe Qingcheng

made you do all that work.

Sit down.

That's nothing.

That old man had all sorts of quirks.

He bragged without blinking an eye.

He lost nearly every time he gambled.

Stingy and greedy.

All day he just lay in his chair,

smoking and dozing off.

He was lazy

and picky about everything.

It was always something, like the radish being too bland

or the tea being too hot.

He...

But

our days were always so joyful

and lively.

We lived better than immortals.

All these years, Qingcheng had you by his side.

That's why he got to live such a happy life.

I should thank you for him.

I'm the one who owes him.

He did so much for me.

But I never gave anything back.

What are you saying?

You gave plenty.

He ate so much of your delicious cooking

over the years.

Simo is always talking

about your chicken and mushroom stew.

Have you seen

Simo lately?

No.

Simo's missing?

Haven't seen him lately.

Well, Master,

I'll fix the cabin.

You're still hurt.

Get some rest.

I'll be back soon.

Leaving already?

Qingcheng,

Lifei really takes after you.

Qingcheng.

That kid's still as mischievous as ever.

Qingcheng, Guangwei.

The child you two fought so hard to protect...

I hope...

I hope she has fewer hardships ahead.

I asked the guards.

When the demons retreated,

Ye Ye and Simo

went after them.

They haven't come back.

That was days ago.

Could the demons have found them?

Ye Ye carried a message talisman.

If anything had happened,

he would've let us know.

Since we haven't heard anything,

they probably haven't found the demons yet.

Demons are vicious.

Better if they don't find them.

Zhaomin is already gone.

If Simo and the others...

I've already sent people to search.

We'll hear something soon.

I'll go look again.

My Lord.

My Lord.

Your old friends followed us here.

Qiongqi is entertaining them.

It's been seven full days.

My Lord, when will you wake up?

I know

the last person you want to hurt is Jiang Lifei.

I'll bring her to you.

Any news from your side?

The disciples I sent haven't reported back.

We can't find Ye Ye

or the others either.

Where could they have gone?

Wait.

There's demonic energy.

It's Ye Ye and the others' swords.

If you don't want Ye Ye and his two companions to die,

trade Jiang Lifei for them

tomorrow at Chen hour

outside Lilie Valley.

So they're there.

I'm going now.

Don't rush.

Demons are cunning and treacherous.

This could be a trap.

You're right.

Alright then.

I'll go scout things out.

Everyone else

stays put.

And

don't tell Jiang Lifei.

Excuse me.

Where can I find Deng?

She got so many disciples killed.

How dare she show up?

She's not even human.

What a plague.

Let's go.

Your Highness, your internal injuries haven't healed.

Don't go to Lilie Valley.

Tongzhou.

Did you find Ye Ye and the others?

Are they in Lilie Valley?

Someone spotted them nearby.

Deng Xiguang has already gone to check.

Then I need to go too.

What's wrong?

Old injury flaring up?

You need to be careful.

Let me see.

I'm fine.

Sorry.

I have to get stronger

to protect you.

Come here.

Your Highness!

Your spirit energy came from Lifei.

Only by drawing on her spirit energy

can you help me.

[The Eternal Fragrance]

[Adapted from Shisilang's novel, The Eternal Fragrance]

♪The warmth within my arms♪

♪I can no longer hold on to♪

♪In the cold night, how can I♪

♪Keep you warm until sunrise?♪

♪My heartbeat freezes♪

♪I can no longer tell you♪

♪Looking you in the eyes, I cannot♪

♪Utter that line♪

♪Knowing love and hate♪

♪Pain and wounds cannot be stopped♪

♪I still linger on♪

♪Unwilling to let go of every inch of our past♪

♪Last night's stars cast faint glimmers♪

♪But we thought nothing of it♪

♪With a heartbroken cry♪

♪I wish you well♪

♪Knowing right and wrong♪

♪Black and gray are all illusions♪

♪You're still screaming♪

♪Running relentlessly without regret♪

♪The storm looms, yet the wind stands in its way♪

♪A final farewell left on the cliff♪

♪Leaping straight into♪

♪That heartbreaking past♪

♪Just to keep you safe♪

♪My breath is about to stop♪

♪Those hands can no longer hold yours♪

♪Through the future snow, wind, and fog♪

♪Who will be there by your side?♪

♪I smile as it ends♪

♪Afraid that you might cry for me♪

♪Quietly, I turn into a sky lantern♪

♪To light your way through the night♪

♪Knowing love and hate♪

♪Pain and wounds cannot be stopped♪

♪I still linger on♪

♪Unwilling to let go of every inch of our past♪

♪The storm looms, yet I stand in its way♪

♪Torn inside, still I burn bright♪

♪With the light from my fingertips♪

♪I build a paradise♪

♪To wander with you♪