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[Episode 7]

Old Fox!

Old Fox, are you alright?

Old Fox!

Feng Mochen.

Old Fox.

Old Fox, look, the cage is gone.

Old Fox!

Old Fox!

[Eternal Love of the Fox]

[Fucang Palace]

That really scared me.

I was truly worried that you might die.

I'm the Old Fox.

How could I have

died so easily?

That makes sense.

The good never live long,

but the bad always linger on.

Evil creatures of your kind

definitely won't die easily.

That's not true.

Sometimes good people live long lives.

You're right.

I'm sure my father...

will live a long life.

However,

Qiaoru is gone now.

There's no lead at all,

except for that mysterious man.

Previously, Qiaoru said...

your dad

had entered a horrifying place.

Right.

That place

probably has a link with that man of mystery.

Otherwise,

Qiaoru wouldn't have been so nervous.

I'm just wondering...

what place could possibly frighten Qiaoru,

since she even had the guts

to break in Fucang Palace.

I've thought of a place.

Even the Emperor...

doesn't dare to go there.

God forbid

I run into the ghost!

Good heavens!

May God bless me.

Keep that ghost away from me.

Oh my!

Who's there?

My dad is the King of Hell,

I'm telling you!

Help me...

Help me!

Please help me!

Oh my god!

[Ningshuang Palace]

Ningshuang Palace

is haunted?

It's just a rumor in the royal palace.

Could it be possible

that the man of mystery who repeatedly

got in our way showed up in Ningshuang Palace,

and that Princess Ningshuang tore out pages from Ganquan Register?

Suppose

Qiaoru was crushed

for seeing my dad get in

Ningshuang Palace,

then the key to solving the puzzle

actually lies in that every place.

You know what Princess Ningshuang is like.

Your sudden appearance

will definitely alert her.

If

I get a job in Ningshuang Palace,

won't I have a shot at an investigation?

Princess Ningshuang is moody,

unpredictable,

and very shrewd.

The staff in Ningshuang Palace

have all worked for her for many years.

She hardly recruits anyone new.

Who are you?

You are an amazing

nine-tailed fox,

a revered lord in the royal palace.

Tell me.

What in this world could possibly be difficult for you?

"Omnipotent"

is the perfect description for you.

Mochen.

Mochen.

I know your weakness.

How did you figure it out?

We once swapped souls.

When mine dwelled in your body,

I blacked out at the sight of a cage.

You did the same just a moment ago.

Are you threatening me?

It's my only option.

I have to act as a villain for once

in order to find my dad.

I'm going to get

a cage.

Don't!

If you dare threaten me again,

I'll kill you.

Master.

I've settled Xiaofu in.

Master,

what's with her?

Qiaoru?

You can still see her?

Yes.

Our souls have switched back.

Why am I still able to see her?

That being the case,

since her soul and yours once swapped,

it's very likely

that she has developed

a keen sense of perception from you.

Will the memories of her past life come back to her?

What's the matter with me?

How come the same scene is flashing through my mind again?

Seriously,

I must find out why.

What are you doing?

Do me a favor.

All I need is a kiss.

Why isn't it working?

Let me try a different spot.

What exactly are you

doing?

Don't interrupt me.

When will you stop kissing me?

Why is your face so red?

I need to use the restroom.

Did I kiss him the wrong way?

Come back soon!

[Fucang Palace]

Wily Fox!

Bai Yu!

I've searched the entire palace,

but still can't find Xiangjiu.

Why...

Why did your ears turn red

when you saw me?

They didn't.

Wily Fox!

Is Xiangjiu hidden by you?

You'll know if you just go in and search.

The fact that you told me to go in

for a search means Xiangjiu is not in there.

Where on earth is Xiangjiu?

Fucang Palace.

Do I look like a fool to you?

She's in Fucang Palace.

I demand the truth.

She's in Ningshuang Palace.

Sounds about right!

I've searched every place

except Ningshuang Palace.

You should have told the truth earlier.

I'll get back at you

after I find Xiangjiu.

Honey!

Xiangjiu.

Xiangjiu.

Xiangjiu!

Xiangjiu?

Xiangjiu!

Xiangjiu!

Xiangjiu!

Who's skulking around at my place in the middle of the night?

Xiangjiu!

Little Xiangjiu?

Xiangjiu!

Xiangjiu...

How audacious of you,

Attendant Bai,

for intruding into Ningshuang Palace.

I will be a loyal servant

to His Majesty

and the court forever.

I will be a loyal servant

to His Majesty

and the court forever.

I will be a loyal servant

to His Majesty

and the court forever.

My allegiance

also lies with the princess.

I must treat Her Highness well.

I wish Her Highness a long life,

good fortune, success,

abundant joy in her family life,

eternal youth,

and great happiness every day.

Where am I?

Your Highness?

Oh no.

I'm a sleepwalker.

I must've come here by mistake

when I was traveling to a temple.

Well...

Be careful when you sleepwalk next time.

Yes, sure.

I...

I'm heading back to my bedroom.

I'm heading back to the restroom.

-Bye! -Bye!

Why is my heart beating so fast?

It must because I've been frightened.

That was truly scary.

Your Highness,

what's on your mind?

Nothing.

I just want to shoot some arrows.

Shall we go visit the Old Madam in a few days?

No. She always gives me the cold shoulder.

Oh, you.

I spoke with the Old Madam several days ago.

From what she said, I guess she'll agree

to meet with you this time.

Madam Chen,

forget it.

I've grown up already,

yet she has never seen me once.

I expect nothing

from her.

No matter what,

she's your birth mother.

Speaking of which,

I consider no one but you as my mother.

You are the one who raised me.

I dare not say that.

I'm just

a humble servant to the Old Madam.

Years ago, she entrusted Your Highness

to my care simply out of trust.

How would I dare to overstep my boundaries?

Enough, Madam Chen.

Drop the subject.

Look at you, so irritated

whenever this topic is brought up.

Madam Chen!

Are you alright?

Are you hurt?

You must've got quite a fright, Madam Chen.

I'm fine.

-Thank God you were around, clever girl. -Did you all go blind?

Alright.

Don't worry, Your Highness.

I'm barely hurt.

Greetings, Your Highness.

Little maid,

you're quite smart.

Thanks for the compliment, Your Highness.

Are you...

from

the Imperial Servants Bureau?

Yes.

I work there.

Your Highness,

look how bright she is.

She's way better than the maids at our place.

How about

transferring her to Ningshuang Palace?

As a lowly servant,

I dare not dream of working in Ningshuang Palace.

Glad that you're aware of your humble status.

Ningshuang Palace

won't just take anyone in.

Your Highness,

Madam Chen.

Madam Chen, you're credited for raising Her Highness.

Today,

I was honored with a chance to help you out of danger.

I deem it as the greatest blessing

and the crowning glory of my life.

How dare I

ask Her Highness for rewards?

I will take my leave now.

What should I do?

Madam Chen,

one should be careful around exercise equipment.

After being soaked in palm oil, this hemp rope

will not rot,

and will become sturdier and more durable.

You're more knowledgeable than I thought.

I've learned something about everything

just from doing various chores.

Your Highness,

she's indeed a very clever girl.

Why not

transfer her to Ningshuang Palace?

What do you say?

Now that you appreciate her,

let's tell the Imperial Servants Bureau we'll take her.

[I Am the Master of My Own Fate]

Master,

here comes another tribulation for you.

You may leave now.

This could be your last tribulation.

Please let me stay with you.

I'll be fine.

Off you go.

Got it.

I started

serving Princess Ningshuang when I was little.

Just call me Ms. Xiang.

Yes, Ms. Xiang.

Caution is a must when you work

in Ningshuang Palace.

Her Highness has zero tolerance

for even the slightest mistake.

A few days ago,

a maid accidentally farted

when she served Her Highness,

and was thus punished with 50 lashes.

She still can't stand on her feet now.

Did she deserve that harsh punishment

for such a triviality?

Of course she did!

You'd better be careful.

W-What's with you, Ms. Xiang?

Well...

It's going to rain.

Ask Madam Chen to stop doing exercise

and go indoors.

If she gets caught in the rain,

the princess will go livid again.

Ms. Xiang,

Madam Chen and the princess are really close, aren't they?

Princess Ningshuang

was raised by Madam Chen,

so naturally they've developed a strong bond.

Ask me more questions.

Well...

I'm just baffled.

The Old Madam

is alive and well.

Why doesn't she

take care of the princess?

This is what I heard:

The Old Madam nearly died when she gave birth

to Princess Ningshuang,

which triggered her hatred for the latter.

So, she made Madam Chen, a senior maid of hers,

raise the princess for her.

As Princess Ningshuang grew older,

Her Highness would often go to Kunning Palace to pay respects,

yet the Old Madam always refused

to meet with Her Highness.

Why?

How would I know?

So over time,

she naturally grew close to Madam Chen

and resentful to the Old Madam.

There's one more reminder for you.

Try not to leave your room at night.

Ningshuang Palace is actually...

haunted.

Ordinary beings

should stick to their own paths.

To obtain immortality and break free

from the cycle of samsara,

one has to undergo rough tribulations.

How bold of you, demon,

for dreaming of becoming an immortal!

This is

the price you must pay for that!

I don't believe

you'll survive this time.

This is so much fun!

Make it more intense!

Tribulations occur at long intervals, but the wait

between each one is halved consecutively.

First, the gap is 1,000 years,

followed by 500,

and then 250,

and so on.

Only

when you meet

the destined ferryman who can guide you to immortality

will you be liberated

from the mortal world

and become a celestial being.

However,

many cultivators

would quit

when they found themselves unable to bear

the pain of the first tribulation.

Their bodies and spirits

would then perish in despair.

Little White Fox,

upon hearing my words,

do you...

still want to go for cultivation?

Very well.

Then can you tell me

why you insist on

cultivating?

Never did I expect you,

a little white fox,

to have grown affection for a girl.

I get it now.

You wish to take human form.

Though you're exceptionally gifted,

it'll still cost you 500 years at least.

Meanwhile,

it's unclear when or where the girl might appear and meet you again.

For that, you'll have to go through tribulations.

Is it really worth it?

Master,

let me help you go upstairs.

I'm sorry, Master.

I forgot

you couldn't be touched since you're injured now.

Master,

the gaps between your tribulations are getting shorter.

Another one will occur in the next month.

You've already found the ferryman.

Why not let her help you

obtain immortality during the next tribulation?

Old Fox!

Old Fox!

Why are you lying here?

That kick of mine couldn't have

caused this much harm to you, could it?

Are you sick?

No.

It feels normal.

Are you running a fever?

No.

But your face has turned red.

That's not true.

Why are you all alone?

Where's Mao Jin?

He's out fetching medicine.

So you're really sick?

I...

I'm not. It's...

It's Mao Jin who's sick.

What kind of sickness?

He...

He...

He has...

Rabies, right?

I should've thought of that!

This is just as I suspected.

That silly dog

always barks at me

for no reason.

It turns out he has rabies.

No, that's not it.

He doesn't have rabies.

Then what does he want medicine for?

Are you the one who's sick?

Mao Jin does have rabies.

But you just said he didn't.

Because I didn't want you to worry about him.

Why would I worry about him?

I'm worried about you!

You always let him stick around.

What if he bites you one day?

He won't.

He...

has been on medication.

The symptoms are well controlled.

Nothing will happen.

Don't worry.

Still, don't let your guard down.

How about

putting him on a leash?

Well then...

Would you get me a sturdy one?

Sir,

please be quick.

Lord Feng is waiting for the medicine.

You think it's too slow?

Then do it yourself.

Preparing medicine isn't child's play.

It's not to be taken lightly.

But you...

Attendant Mao.

Sir,

we're here to get medicine.

You're here for medicine too?

Yes.

Lady Zhao has caught a cold.

We're getting medicine for her.

What if Le Ning contracts it?

Dear sir.

Could you please

give me something to ward off a cold?

Please hurry.

Stop stressing me.

Don't you see I'm preparing medicine for Lord Feng?

Lord Feng's life is not in danger.

Why the rush,

dear sir?

Everyone in Ningshuang Palace

knows it's haunted.

Do you really think

your father was taken by that man?

Of course.

Why else would he try to stop me?

The truth won't be out

unless he is found.

Oh no.

I need to go back now.

If Princess Ningshuang

discovers I've sneaked out,

I'll be done for.

I heard

that she nearly had a maid beaten to death

over a fart.

Bye!

Who told you that?

If you're tired, go upstairs and sleep.

It's raining.

You need an umbrella.

I came out in haste out of fear

of being caught by Princess Ningshuang.

Let me walk you back to Ningshuang Palace.

At least I can defend you

if the princess blames you.

Yes.

Have you heard of immortality?

When cultivators

reach the ultimate success,

they'll gain immortality

and turn into celestial beings.

I'm about to achieve that.

Really?

But first,

I need the help of someone

who has a fated bond with me.

That person is referred to

as the ferryman.

That's wonderful!

When you find your ferryman

to guide you to immortality,

won't I have

a celestial being as my friend?

The mortal world has its laws,

and the celestial realm has its rules.

Once I become an immortal,

I'm afraid

I can never visit the mortal world again.

How's that possible?

Aren't there many stories about immortals coming down to earth?

As you said,

those are just stories.

They are proof

of how difficult it is for humans to meet immortals in their lifetime.

Well...

Have you found your ferryman yet?