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[Respect Copyright, Everyone's Responsibility]

[The Eternal Fragrance]

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

[Episode 13]

I was a bit distracted just now.

Sorry about that.

Alright.

Well,

how did you know I was looking for someone?

I'm sharp as a tack

and always well-informed.

You're the new disciple from Zhuiyu Peak, right?

I heard you have lots of snacks.

Do you have any left?

Share some with me.

Um...

Lifei.

I've given them all out today.

I'll bring some for you next time.

Remember to save some for me next time!

Remember my name!

I'm Deng Xiguang!

I've searched all sixteen peaks.

Senior Brother!

Where are you?

Coming!

What's wrong?

Someone has broken the restriction spell.

Zhaomin wants us to search

for the intruder.

Restriction spell?

Lifei.

Senior brothers!

The intruder is here!

Senior brothers.

The intruder is here!

Senior brothers!

The intruder is here!

The records of disciples' origins from all peaks

are kept in the Huanyue Shrine

behind Wengu Hall.

I'll wait for you there.

Lifei!

Lifei,

where's the intruder?

My mistake.

It was a cricket.

Go back to your duties.

Go... go catch the intruder.

- Go ahead. - Let's go.

You're always running around.

Getting lost elsewhere is one thing.

But if you get lost near Wengu Hall,

the night winds there

might kill you because they're colder than winter frost.

Even the guards won't go there.

Only a fool would wait all night.

He's no fool.

He must have left.

Another pity play. I don't believe it.

Huanyue Shrine is a restricted area for the sect.

Unauthorized disciples are not allowed to enter.

Senior brothers,

I'm here on my master's orders.

I need to look up some sect records.

Oh, you're from Cuihua Peak.

Senior sister,

did Qin send you?

Yes, him.

Then it's fine.

Please come in.

Please.

Who's there?

Hushe Peak.

Hushe Peak?

What are you doing here again?

If you really want to make it up to me,

just stay out of my sight.

I still have something to finish.

What are you plotting now?

Trust me one more time.

Trust you, my foot.

Stop following me.

If we're caught,

we'll both be expelled from Wuyue Court.

Forget it.

I'm going back.

Your master already knows.

Take care of yourself.

Master.

You truly are exceptionally gifted.

In just a few days,

you've been able to break the restriction spells.

I value talent.

But if your mind is distracted

and your conduct is improper,

Yaoguang Peak will not keep you.

I know my mistake.

This is the Danxue secret realm.

Only disciples who have reached the third level of cultivation

can leave here.

What you learned before was broad but not focused.

Your spirit aura is chaotic.

If you can't let go of greed and worldly attachments

and purify your spirit and essence,

you will stay in there for the rest of your life.

Gather the Qi in the vessel

and merge it with heaven and earth.

Transform Qi into spirit

and command all things!

Among Wuyue Court's sixteen peaks,

there is no Hushe Peak.

Right.

None of us has ever seen Hushe Peak.

Lifei,

where did you hear about it?

I've searched every peak

and couldn't find my senior brother.

I'm getting anxious.

Come here.

Here.

Besides

the southwest corner of Baicao Peak,

are there any other peaks?

Never seen one.

Oh,

you haven't been to Cuihua Peak yet, right?

It has never allowed unauthorized entry by disciples of other peaks.

If you want Elder Cuixuan to use Lifei to temper his sword,

by all means, encourage her to go.

The third level of Wuyue Court's techniques.

Spirit energy floods the meridians;

cultivator and sword become one.

The Danxue secret realm

is actually a state of mind.

Unless the inner demon is removed,

the formation will never break.

Inner demon?

Kill.

Did Lei Xiuyuan get punished by his master?

None of my business.

Don't think about him.

The technique is incomplete.

She will still feel pain.

To walk the world is to hold a torch through endless night.

Your goodwill still lingers,

and you are bold and resolute,

so you may break free from this deadlock.

Remember, what your soul yearns for

is the right path for you.

What my soul yearns for?

I was right about you.

You've broken through the third level.

You must have found your heart of cultivation.

Remember,

this heart can overturn heaven and earth.

Even if faced with thunder, fire,

and endless calamity,

it can't be shaken.

- Hello. - Hello.

Heard he broke through the third level in just three days.

Truly impressive.

No wonder Master values him

and took him as a direct disciple.

Truly gifted.

Indeed.

Congratulations

on your advancement.

You've broken through the third level.

Before you,

only Hu Jiaping had done it.

That traitor!

Bewitched by an artifact spirit,

he lost his mind and defied Master.

He's brought shame to Yaoguang Peak.

Well said.

Right.

Hu was Master's direct disciple.

He entered before you.

Speaking ill of your senior

is the same as insulting our master.

[Songfeng, Wuyue Court] So what if you broke through

the third level?

You must have used some magical treasure, right?

Fine. I'll show you.

Songfeng,

you've been here for years

and still haven't broken through the second level.

Master is already disappointed.

I suggest you watch your words.

Don't upset him further.

You...

Go!

Stop staring!

Songfeng holds grudges.

He probably won't let this go.

Let him.

I thought you had issues with Hu.

Didn't expect you to defend him.

He taught us.

Us?

Jiang Lifei?

Crispy skin, tender meat.

Looks delicious.

Where is Hushe Peak?

Tell me!

I suddenly remembered something.

I have to go right now.

Wait,

can you...?

Master,

when will you be back?

I... I don't know exactly.

But you behave and listen to Zhaomin while I'm gone.

What shameful secret is hidden in there?

Who says Hushe Peak has a secret to...?

There really is a Hushe Peak, isn't there?

Actually,

I know where it is.

There's a map of it in Huanyue Shrine.

Fine.

I guess

no one here can control you anymore.

You've even gone to Huanyue Shrine!

If you won't tell me,

then I'll go myself.

Go ahead then.

It has a restriction spell.

You think you can get in?

Restriction spell?

So mysterious.

Could it be...?

What do you know?

Is there treasure in there?

What treasure, Master?

How much is it worth?

A girl shouldn't be so vulgar.

We'll talk when I get back.

Master.

Tell me now.

Tell me now.

This is urgent.

I'm off!

Master!

Master.

Zhaomin's three-sided mirror.

Master's six-sided mirror.

They should be able to help me break the restriction spell.

Hushe Peak looks like a mallet.

Mr. Hu?

What are you doing here?

Stop looking.

I am your senior brother.

Hold tight.

Or you'll fall.

Senior Brother?

You're really my senior brother?

The one in Master's sketch?

Don't mention that sketch.

I'm handsome and elegant.

I look nowhere near that ugly.

Senior Brother!

Why did you only show up now?

I've been looking for you forever!

You got snot all over my new clothes.

Mu made this for me.

Look at the mess you made.

You're really my senior brother?

Would I lie to you?

Listen to me.

I still can't believe it.

I was an orphan too, just like you.

After that old man took me in,

I followed him, wandering from place to place.

When I grew older

and had learned most of his skills,

he sent me to Chufeng Academy.

Later, I gained the favor of Master Guangwei,

so I went to Wuyue Court.

And you probably know

the rest.

Then why didn't you tell me when I asked before?

You even made things hard for me.

I had no choice.

Master said

I could never mention this to anyone.

Otherwise, both he and I would lose our lives.

And

when did I ever make things hard for you?

That was encouragement and motivation.

I meant well.

I think you had bad intentions.

You just wanted to kick me out of the academy!

You wronged me.

I never wanted to kick you out.

The one I wanted to get rid of was Lei Xiuyuan.

Why?

Because...

Because he clearly doesn't look like a good guy.

I have sharp eyes.

I could tell he had ulterior motives toward you.

See?

You didn't listen

to your elder.

Almost got yourself killed, didn't you?

No.

That's not right.

You're definitely hiding something else from me.

No, really.

Don't overthink things.

You love causing trouble, too.

If it weren't for you,

I wouldn't be

at Wuyue Court this late.

Right?

Jiaping,

do you know where Master is?

Is he being hunted?

Is his life in danger?

Master is a hidden expert.

Ordinary people can't touch him.

An expert?

Why would an expert go into hiding?

He's not some bandit, is he?

Maybe he has too many enemies?

Can't you wish

for something good for our master?

He must have his reasons

for going into hiding.

If you keep looking around blindly,

you'll only bring trouble. Understand?

No.

I need to see with my own eyes that he's safe.

Fine, fine.

I'll find him.

Your top priority now is to focus on your cultivation.

Now that you've become Master Chongyi's disciple,

study hard under him.

Otherwise, even if you find Master,

with your current skills,

you won't be able to help him anyway.

Is that why Master didn't tell me?

Because I can't help?

Jiaping.

I need to get stronger.

One day, I'll be able to help Master.

Good.

Since you show such devotion,

I'll help you.

Your constitution is unique.

So you don't have to follow

the usual methods of cultivation.

Remember,

all spirit energy

is within your every breath.

Nothing is everything. Emptiness is fullness.

Even a flying insect has its own path.

Lifei,

you have a long road ahead.

You'll understand it in time.

Not a word to anyone about what happened today.

I felt it.

Such pure spirit energy.

Jiaping...

Jiaping!

I'm going back to the academy.

Here's the Mind-Calming Mantra for you.

Stay calm through all changes.

Keep your spirit steady and your mind clear.

Just like Master's disciple.

Leaves a letter and disappears. Same bad habit!

Wait,

I don't know the way back!

At least take me back first!

Jiaping.

I don't know the way.

Jiaping!

Jiaping!

Is Zhuiyu Peak to the east or west?

Lifei.

Lifei,

it's you?

Qin?

You're back?

Stop following me.

Aren't you Master Chongyi's disciple?

Why are you here at night?

Are you lost?

Yes.

I thought the moonlight was beautiful

and just wanted to fly in for a closer look.

But the wind was howling,

and I got dizzy

and ended up here.

Wuyue Court

has strong winds and thick fog at night.

Each peak has its own restriction spell.

You can't wander around.

How about I take you back to Zhuiyu Peak?

Okay. Please.

Thank you so much.

Hold tight.

Lifei doesn't trust others easily.

I was worrying for nothing.

Hold tight.

Remember now.

Lifei!

Why those images?

And whose voice was that?

Lifei.

Lifei!

Lifei.

Jiang Lifei!

Jiang...

What's wrong with her?

What's going on here?

Lifei started training at dawn.

Is she finally turning over a new leaf?

No way. Absolutely not.

Jiang Lifei, stop pretending.

Master. You know what?

If it weren't for Qin bringing me back

yesterday,

I might never have seen you again.

If I'm so useless,

that would embarrass you.

For your honor

and for Zhuiyu Peak's dignity,

won't you teach me some self-defense techniques?

Then you...

Um, I'll make you meat buns.

Fine. I'll teach you one.

But let's be clear. Whether you make it or not

depends on you.

Don't just stand there. Go make the food.

Right away. Just a moment.

I went to the place they mentioned last time.

I liked it too.

Lei Xiuyuan!

They say you're Wuyue Court's

once-in-a-century genius.

Since we're both free today,

how about a spar?

Stop right there!

You dare destroy my sword?

Lei, we're fellow disciples.

Let's keep things friendly.

Qin.

Qin.

It's been half a year since we parted at the academy.

I heard

Master Guangwei took you as his personal disciple.

Congratulations.

It's just my master's favor.

Qin, I have things to do.

I'm leaving.

Look at him, so smug.

He struts around

just because he broke through the third level

at Danxue.

He doesn't even respect Qin.

Qin, you're known for your exceptional talent.

You're about to break through the fifth level.

Having a rising star like Lei

is a blessing for Wuyue Court.

Songfeng, I need to see Master Guangwei.

I'm leaving.

If it weren't for Qin,

I'd have taught him a lesson.

Wu Nuo is just an outer sect disciple.

He is of low cultivation, utterly insignificant.

Why did it take you so long

to subdue him?

Sir, that traitor was secretly practicing demonic techniques.

He went mad

and killed his fellow disciples.

He absorbed their spirit power,

which greatly boosted his cultivation.

I had to use my master's

Yin-Yang Tribulation Mirror

to barely restrain him.

How could an immortal sect disciple know demonic techniques?

Have you found out why?

There's no right or wrong in techniques. Power is the only truth.

Think it over. You can hand it in

or not.

I searched for days but found nothing.

Perhaps he was bewitched by the demons.

I've heard of similar incidents

occurring in other sects.

It seems the demons want to overthrow the Central Plains

and divide the immortal sects.

That's possible.

Demons have always been cunning.

With the Sea Calamity approaching,

they will send spies to infiltrate the Central Plains,

spreading confusion and causing trouble.

Yangling,

gather the disciples immediately.

Set up the Demon-Quelling Formation

to secure Wuyue Court.

Also,

strictly screen all inner and outer sect disciples.

Strengthen our defenses.

We mustn't give the demons any opening.

Yes.

Master,

Master Guangwei suspects

it was a demon spy.

He's ordered all peaks to be on high alert against infiltrators.

After all this time,

you still haven't broken through the fifth level.

Useless.

You probably can't even withstand a single strike from the demons.

How can you lead the sect against the Sea Calamity?

How can I possibly

entrust Wuyue Court to your hands?

I am deeply ashamed.

Only the strong may remain on Cuihua Peak.

If you show no improvement,

step down for the younger disciples.

Yes.

Scatter into wind, gather into form.

Draw the essence of heaven and earth,

and fuse the five elemental powers of metal, wood, water, fire, and earth

into your vessel.

Release different techniques according to subtle variations,

and you will have endless transformations.

This is the Earth-Shattering Five Turtles Technique.

Master! Did you see that?

I can use the water technique now.

Well...

I taught you for so long,

and you've only just managed to fuse your water and wood spirits.

I'm a bit ashamed, honestly.

The hard part is still ahead.

Especially the metal technique. That's the foremost of the five elements.

Take your time practicing.

As I always say,

I've taught you everything.

Whether you succeed is all up to you.

Where... where did it go?

Where did it go?

What happened, Master?

Take your time practicing.

I'm going back to sleep.

Practice all you want, but don't forget to cook.

Got it.

You're still eating while you talk.

How am I supposed to use this metal spirit?

I...

I mastered the metal technique?

♪I trade all the mortal world's splendor♪

♪For a fleeting moment with you♪

♪Our fates intertwined, embracing yet fighting♪

♪The hardest bond to balance♪

♪Obsessed and struggling, a thousand thoughts arise♪

♪Love sprouts again in this lifetime♪

♪No calamity can rival♪

♪The lingering thread of a fragrance♪

♪With you, through mountains falling and seas turning to sand♪

♪Withered branches burst into bloom♪

What do you want?

♪Hand in hand on the Naihe Bridge♪

♪Past the pagoda♪

♪In fine robes on galloping horses♪

Your spirit energy.

♪Comes that one moment of softness♪

♪Betrayed by all, I still♪

♪Reign supreme♪

♪With you, we melt into mist and haze♪

Take it back.

Never show your face before me again.

[The Eternal Fragrance]

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

♪It's me, blinded by longing♪

♪Every glance lands on you♪

♪Fire and water clash, yet we cling inseparably♪

♪Lotus broken, threads still bind us♪

♪My heart calm till you stir storms and rain♪

♪You are my destined rival♪

♪Winters pass, springs come; bound for lifetimes, fate ties me to you♪

♪Mountains, rivers, lakes and seas, I follow no one but you♪

♪Bitterness brews sweet bliss, drained in one sip♪

♪Love and feud balance out, I'm yours alone♪

♪Fated foes, fate plays tricks; you complete my five elements♪

♪If you don't leave, I'll never abandon you♪

♪If you don't leave, I'll never abandon you♪

♪We'll dwell in mortal dust, stay side by side till the end♪

♪Sometimes I throw petty fits♪

♪I blame all troubles on you♪

♪Though distant on the surface, our souls resonate as one♪

♪We wander far, parted to separate corners♪

♪Yet my heart still leans toward you, my foe♪

♪I sigh and laugh, defeated in this game of affection♪

♪Winters pass, springs come; bound for lifetimes, fate ties me to you♪

♪Mountains, rivers, lakes and seas, I follow no one but you♪

♪Perhaps endless tangling is our silent bond♪

♪Love and feud balance out, I'm yours alone♪

♪Fated foes, fate plays tricks; you complete my five elements♪

♪Burning love, unbridled hatred, they suit each other well♪

♪If you don't leave, I'll never abandon you♪

♪We'll dwell in mortal dust, stay side by side till the end♪