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YE MANSION

He talks to birds?

Yes, flies and mosquitoes too.

When he passed by the lake the other day,

a frog was sitting there

and they chatted for a while.

Mr. Tantai is so weird.

He can hold a conversation with a frog.

-Is he talking to himself? -Servants passing by the lake

were all snickering at him.

Hey, stop being naughty.

What is this quackery?

Haven't I told you?

Forget about tracking anyone else.

Your only job is to watch Tantai Jin.

If he does anything suspicious,

especially if he gets up to any tricks,

report right back.

Also, keep a close eye on him.

Don't let him freeze, starve, or get beaten up.

He's not allowed to leave Ye Mansion.

His every movement is being watched.

It's utterly impossible for him to play any tricks.

He also talks to sparrows, butterflies, and whatnot.

Basically, he talks to all animals

except humans.

Ms. Xiwu,

do you think he can actually talk to animals?

You must have overworked yourself.

Why don't you take a few days off?

Ms. Xiwu,

I really saw them talking.

Maybe it's because no one in this mansion ever talks to him.

Anyone would go crazy without someone to talk to

all year round.

Now that I think about it,

Mr. Tantai is quite pitiful.

Could it be that he became Devil God

because he was isolated for too long?

This won't do.

I need to have a word with him.

Ms. Xiwu.

You've been following me these days.

Do you have something to say to me?

You guessed right.

I've been so bored lately,

so I wanted to have someone to chat with.

Go ahead.

Nice weather today, right?

It's freezing.

Tantai Jin.

Tantai Jin.

You're always getting bullied.

How does that make you feel?

I'd rather not think about it.

No way.

Anyone who gets insulted would be angry or resentful inside.

Haven't you thought of doing something about it?

Like…

killing me?

Do you want me to kill you?

No.

That's not what I meant.

I just wanted to know what you're thinking inside.

It doesn't matter what I think.

You all insult me

not because of what I've done

but simply because you enjoy it.

I can't change all of you.

As for whether I hold

resentment or grudges,

none of it matters.

I'm just a hostage prince from the Jing Kingdom.

To be alive is exhausting enough.

I can't afford to think about anything else.

This was 500 years ago.

Little Devil God truly hadn't done anything bad.

Or shall I say, he hadn't had his chance yet.

Instead, other people were the ones doing bad things to him.

Maybe he only became Devil God

due to the series of tragedies.

If someone was willing to help him,

to show him kindness, and to care about him,

would he have fallen on this devilish path?

Tantai Jin.

Life is indeed tough,

but you still have to live on.

Come find me if you ever feel bored.

Not socializing for too long

can turn you into a psychopath.

Like you?

You looked good when you smiled just now.

There are so many people in the mansion.

I'm sure someone will like you

and want to talk to you.

No one will ever like me

and I don't need to be liked.

Ms. Xiwu, look.

I visited all the clothing stores in town

and got some nice and thick winter clothes.

Pick one for Mr. Tantai.

This one is too thin.

This works.

The color looks good too.

However, it's too big.

He can't wear this.

How am I supposed to know his size?

Go fetch me some sewing tools.

Ms. Xiwu.

I'm not sure if I should ask you this.

Don't ask then.

Why are you being so nice to Mr. Tantai now?

Because I'm afraid.

Afraid? Of what?

I'm afraid one day when Mr. Tantai freezes to death,

he'll drag us along to hell.

And what if after all the constant ill-treatment,

he finally snaps one day,

decides he's done being a punching bag,

turns into a big tiger donned in a black robe,

and eats us all?

Why would a big tiger be wearing a black robe?

DON'T FREEZE TO DEATH

DON'T FREEZE TO DEATH

Is this coat for me?

A kept man who lives off a woman

actually affords a new coat?

Stop right there.

Tantai Jin?

What is it?

You just slit my coat.

Slit?

Now that's a slit.

Are you getting mad?

Are you starting to have a temper

because Xiwu hasn't beaten you lately?

How dare you glare at me?

Our Ye family has given you such a good life

that you've gotten brash with your masters now?

I'm going to beat you up right now.

Why are you getting violent?

Why did you pull me away?

I just helped you slit that kept man's coat.

Look at him showing off.

Ye Zeyu, pay for it.

Hasn't Father taught you?

An eye for an eye, a coat for a coat.

What?

What's wrong with you, Xiwu?

Are you paying or not?

Don't make me go to Father.

I'll pay.

Here you go.

Trollop.

Just ignore him.

This slit is too big to be patched.

Forget it.

You can't wear this anymore.

I'll get you a new one.

You gave this to me.

It's mine now.

All right. You can keep it.

I'll have Chuntao buy you a new one.

Ms. Xiwu, it's a royal edict.

Mr. Tantai is to have an audience with His Majesty.

Little Devil God still has ties within the palace?

I must follow him to find out

in case something fishy is going on.

I'll go with you.

Tantai Jin is here to meet His Majesty.

Greetings, Your Majesty.

Ms. Ye.

His Majesty will only meet Prince Tantai alone.

If you have nothing to do,

how about having a chat with the Empress Dowager?

It's all right.

I'm pretty familiar with the palace.

I'll just take a walk.

Sure.

Devil God was raised in this palace.

What on earth did Tantai Jin go through?

How did he spend his days?

Why choose him as Devil God?

If I see the place where he lived, maybe I can find some clues.

You there.

Ms. Ye.

Do you know where Tantai Jin used to live?

Tantai Jin,

here's a letter from Jing Kingdom.

It was sent from the palace.

Do you want to read it?

No.

Any normal person would want to hear from his family.

When you say no, it sounds like a lie.

The Jing Kingdom is a thousand miles away from me

and I'll never set foot there again in this lifetime.

The king of Jing

is someone I knew 20 years ago,

whom I'll never reunite with.

He is but a foreigner in a foreign land.

I don't care

nor do I wish to care.

Do you mean that?

Do you know that the king of Jing, Tantai Wuji,

is about to die of an illness?

Your elder brother, Tantai Minglang,

has been made Crown Prince.

I see.

Noted.

Thank you, Your Majesty.

Tantai Minglang is an ambitious one.

He has been waging wars against us

and never bothered to care

about his younger brother's well-being.

Is he truly not afraid

that I might cut your head off

and make it a sacrifice?

Tantai Minglang and I

are just strangers who share the same blood.

He wouldn't care if I lived or died.

If you were to behead me as a sacrifice,

I'm afraid

that may be exactly what he wishes.

He shows no mercy to you.

Have you never thought

of going back to the Jing Kingdom

and taking back all that belongs to you?

So he's trying to play me against my own brother.

Your Majesty.

I've left my country for over a decade.

I am but a wanderer.

The people of the Jing Kingdom

only acknowledge Tantai Minglang.

There's no place for me back there.

Besides, fate has a plan for us all.

The throne and the world,

I'll leave these for others to compete.

This is my fate.

To be able to breathe

is enough for me.

It seems I was overconcerned.

You may leave.

This man has a heart of stone.

He baffles me every time I see him.

No wonder his old man

doesn't care for him.

Since he refuses to work for me,

he's useless now.

Have someone keep an eye on him.

He'll cause trouble as long as he's alive.

About what I mentioned before, get it done quickly.

Yes, Your Majesty.

I've made arrangements.

Do be careful.

Find someone of similar appearance and age.

Don't make any mistakes.

When the time comes,

I can give the Ye family a surprise

and disrupt the Jing Kingdom as well.

Wise move, Your Majesty.

Ms. Xiwu, we're here.

This was where Prince Tantai had lived

before being sent to the Ye family.

You're after His Highness.

You're after His Highness.

They're after His Highness.

Ma'am, it's a cold day.

Why are you on the ground?

Ms. Xiwu.

This is the nanny, Yingxin.

I heard she's the one who brought up Prince Tantai.

She followed His Highness here from the Jing Kingdom.

You're after His Highness.

You're after His Highness!

You're after His Highness.

Do you mean Tantai Jin?

Who's after him?

I didn't harm His Highness.

Your Highness, please hold on.

Chief Wu.

I haven't had the chance to congratulate you on your marriage.

Congratulations.

Chief Wu,

let's drop the pleasantries.

I heard that although you've married Ms. Ye Xiwu,

the one you love is Ms. Bingchang.

As we all know,

Ms. Bingchang and our Prince Lin

see eye to eye with each other.

Besides,

General Ye has long regarded him as his son-in-law.

Since you're now staying at Ye Mansion,

this is rather convenient.

Could you keep an eye out for me?

What do you mean?

For proof of their collusion, of course.

Collusion?

Do you want me to help you frame Xiao Lin and Ye Xiao?

What a poor choice of words.

I'm His Majesty's close attendant.

It's my duty to share his worries.

If you're willing to help,

not only can I guarantee you'll live long,

but I may also help you marry your true love.

In this vast capital,

Xiao Lin is the only one who has been sincere with me.

We're not close enough to meddle in each other's affairs,

but there's no reason for me to do him harm.

I'm afraid I won't be able

to help you do that.

Don't ask for the hard way.

Don't forget what happened to Yue Yingxin.

How did she become like this?

This Cold Palace has few visitors all year round.

We don't know when she went crazy either.

I just heard

that she has been like this

ever since Prince Tantai left for Ye Mansion.

I didn't harm His Highness.

I didn't harm His Highness.

It's not me. No.

I didn't harm His Highness.

Don't you forget

where this place is.

Don't forget that I'm in control of her life.

It's up to me

whether she lives or dies.

Don't think you can live in peace

by being a docile son-in-law

with no say in the Ye family.

I'll kill Yingxin if you don't comply.

However,

I won't let her die so easily.

I thought

you were just Xiao Liang's loyal dog.

I didn't expect you

to be a talkative one too.

Tantai Jin, you…

His Highness is asking for you.

I'll be right there.

Prince Tantai,

as for what I just said…

You were just catching up with me.

You're getting better at this.

All right. Listen.

If you dare tell anyone else about what I said,

I'll make your life worse than death.

A lowly son of a lowly mother.

That Chief Wu talks too much.

That Tantai Jin

thinks too highly of himself.

Godfather, don't let anger consume your health.

About the one you told me to find,

I've got him.

It'll surely be enough to fool those of the Jing Kingdom.

No.

I just shared too many secrets with him.

If he is of no use to me,

I can't let him live any longer.

Tantai Jin must be killed tonight.

If he doesn't listen,

replace him with someone who will!

Godfather.

Godfather.

Godfather.

He's dead!

He's dead!

Lin,

you said that there's something important to discuss with me today.

What is it?

Father,

many civilians have gone missing for no apparent reason while asleep.

I suspect a demon has entered the capital.

I sent Chen Xian to lead the Dragon Guards to investigate the missing civilians.

I've also arranged patrols in and out of the capital

to look out for the demon.

Father, please be careful in the palace

in case the demon causes trouble.

Of all the princes we sent to Mount Buzhao,

you're the most promising one.

You excelled the fastest in your cultivation.

You've made great progress in just three years.

However,

when it comes to dealing with such demons,

I'm afraid you can't win for sure

with just three years of cultivation.

I'm sorry to let you down.

It's fine.

I happen to have someone who can be of use to you.

Prince Lin, we meet again.

Mr. Pang.

Did my master send you here?

He said that

the opportunity of my lifetime would be in the capital.

He told me to spend a few years here before returning.

What opportunity is that?

Well, I don't have a clue.

However, I can always be of some use since I'm here.

The barrier has weakened recently

and demons are wreaking havoc in the mortal world.

You also know

that our Xiaoyao Sect

loves minding irrelevant things like this.

This is not irrelevant.

It's a big deal concerning people's lives.

Since my father appointed you as Senior Chamberlain,

you ought to protect your people.

Now that we're under attack by demons,

please help me subdue them right away.

Look at how the tables have turned.

Back in Mount Buzhao, I was your sect uncle.

Now that I'm in the Sheng Kingdom, I've become your subordinate.

However,

the salary of a Sheng official

is simply too low.

I can't even feed my own mouth,

let alone my family members.

Mr. Pang, you're adopting cats again.

You know me best.

Little Devil God had a hard life in the palace.

That's why he's so down and pessimistic.

The evil bone feeds on hatred and pain to accumulate strength.

That's why Tantai Jin suffered so much.

Is this the fate of the Devil God?

Darling.

Why are you still outside in the wind at such a late hour?

Aren't you cold?

Father, why are you home so late?

You must be tired.

Are you worried about me?

You've really grown up.

By the way,

if there's nothing urgent,

don't hang around outside.

Why?

The capital isn't safe.

Some civilians have disappeared in their sleep.

It seems like it's a demon's doing.

Something strange happened in the palace today.

His Majesty's chief eunuch, Chief Wu, had an accident.

He had a quick chat with Tantai Jin

and died soon after going back.

His ear was bleeding.

The way he died was bizarre.

A wasp even crawled out of his ear.

A wasp?

He talks to birds?

Yes, flies and mosquitoes too.

…and they chatted for a while.

Let's not talk about it anymore,

in case you become too frightened to sleep.

Go to bed early.

Ms. Xiwu,

are there really demons in this world?

Not only demons

but also devils.

Even when I left the palace

and hid in Ye Mansion,

they still wouldn't let me go.

I must find a way to get out of the Sheng Kingdom.

Chief Wu.

You've lived long enough.

Go.

With my current abilities,

controlling a couple of small creatures

is the best I can do.

I barely got out of danger this time.

Next time

might be more challenging.

How do I know if he has awakened?

He doesn't have much power now.

If it was him who did it,

he must have used a curse or a charm.

If you murdered someone, you'll definitely leave traces behind.

Ms. Xiwu?

There's nothing on him.

What are you dissatisfied with?

I'll just have to trick it out of him.

Chief Wu from the palace suddenly died today.

Did you know that?

I heard that

he stopped you before you left the palace.

What did he say to you?

Nothing.

He's so calm.

Is he really innocent?

From today on,

I'm going to search you before you go to bed.

I'm warning you.

Don't even think about playing tricks on me.

Your interests are getting more and more intense.

Mind your own business.

Who knows if you might have told

one of those wasps or bugs to kill for you?

I don't want to end up like Chief Wu,

dying for no reason at all.

How did she find out?

In this case,

searching my body doesn't seem enough.

How about

I take off all my clothes

so that you may be rest assured?

Go ahead then.

I'm not losing anything.

We're husband and wife after all.

I've already seen it all.

Go on.

You're not going to do it?

Shall I do it instead?

Why has she become so much smarter?

Be wary of your candles during this hot summer.

Be wary of your candles during this hot summer.

Be wary of your candles during this hot summer.

Grudge and hatred.

Fear and remorse.

You're the one.

Help!

EAST CAPITAL GATE

As expected,

nowhere else has more nightmares

than this palace does.

With the aid of these nightmares,

I can cultivate more nightmare blossoms.

The red string is up to your neck.

You really look like a miserable one.

Why don't you leave here with me?

I sense a unique scent

outside of these palace walls.

EAST CAPITAL GATE

It's not yet dawn anyway.

I'll go and take a look.

YE MANSION

It's right here.

It's worth the trip.

This scent is truly unique.

It was mine to begin with.

Your Highness, don't go.

Little sweetheart,

you're obviously a mortal,

but there's something demonic in you.

How interesting.

What a fruitful night.

Why don't you come back with me too?

With the nourishment of these miserable souls,

the nightmare blossoms will soon be everywhere.

As long as they bloom all over the woods,

I can evolve from a demon to a devil.

YE MANSION

A demon in the capital.

Chief Wu's violent death.

Do they have anything to do with Little Devil God?

What are you looking at?

None must be left behind.

Finish them.

Ye Xiwu, you're so capricious.

Yes.

Lately, I really enjoy watching other people eat.

Is there a problem?

When this month ends and you don't put on 1,5 kg,

I'll give you a good beating.

Her psychopathic ways are becoming more unpredictable.

Ms. Xiwu.

Ms. Xiwu.

Bad news. Ms. Bingchang is missing.

What?

She was perfectly fine last night, but she was suddenly gone this morning.

I'm afraid

it's that demon Mr. Ye mentioned

last night.

What should we do?

Calm down. Tell me in detail.

Mr. Ye invited Senior Chamberlain to exorcize demons in the mansion.

I hear Prince Lin is here too.

I'll go and take a look.

She's still interested in Xiao Lin.

Good.

This way, no one will care about Chief Wu's death.

Liu, bring Jiahui back to have a good rest.

Yes.

Zeyu, who's this guy?

He's the new Senior Chamberlain,

Pang Yizhi.

I heard he's the direct disciple of Xiaoyao Sect

and also the sect uncle of Prince Lin.

Catching demons is his specialty.

Then do you know who his master is?

I heard it's Immortal Qingxu from Mount Buzhao.

I never heard of him.

Could he be Uncle Zhaoyou's great-grandmaster?

No demon can escape from his eyes.

He can identify one in an instant.

When he strikes,

every demon dies in his hands.

This is bad.

He's a senior disciple of Xiaoyao Sect.

If he finds Tantai Jin's evil bone

and executes him,

that would be bad.

What should I do now?

Anything I can help you with, Mr. Pang?

Mr. Pang, what's wrong with him?

-Mr. Pang, he-- -This young man…

Ha has a charming face.

He's bound to be rich and famous.

When you're rich, don't forget me.

All right?

Thank you for your kind words.

Xiaoyao Sect of 500 years ago

must have been lenient with admissions.

Mr. Pang, you've walked in circles for a while.

Have you found anything?

General Ye, I haven't seen anything yet for now,

but everyone in your mansion should be fine.

Please allow me

to cast an array in your mansion

to search for that demon's traces

and get Ms. Bingchang back.

Sure. I'll be counting on you.

Do you mean

that well-cultivated demon

took them to Mount Banzhen in the southern outskirts

and used these people

to plant flowers?

Yes.

Ye Bingchang and Yingxin

were both taken by that demon.

However, it seems like

that demon doesn't plan on killing these people yet.

Why don't we share these clues with them

and have them rescue the kidnapped?

Got it.

Go find out what Ye Xiwu is doing.

Ye Xiwu has been unusually smart lately.

She's suspected me of controlling animals.

If I tell her these,

it's no different from pleading guilty.

Forget it.

Why bother getting into trouble?

"Demon-Locking Array"?

It's here.

Next step…

What's the next step again?

Where should this flag be planted?

White flag and metal element.

I've tried this spot.

That one is wrong too.

This doesn't make sense.

It's not here.

Will this poorly constructed array work?

Never mind. I'll do it myself.

Thankfully, Father forced me to learn to draw spells.

Without powers, I can use it for desperate times like now.

Mr. Pang, I'll borrow some of your charms.

It's for the good of everybody.

I'm sure you wouldn't mind.

The misery in the mortal world

is indeed the nightmare blossoms' best fertilizer.

Traveling thousands of miles from Barren Abyss

was certainly worth it.

Aren't these two the ones I brought back last night?

Their nightmare blossoms have bloomed so quickly.

My judgment was right.

Let me see what's so special

about your experiences.

So you're a maid from the Jing Kingdom.

You followed a hostage prince to the Sheng Kingdom.

Let go of me! Your Highness!

Let go of me!

Who is this?

I can't believe there's someone with such a twisted fate.

He hasn't had a hint of warmth

or a glimmer of light in his life.

If I plant a nightmare blossom with him,

it'll definitely be the best of its kind.

It can surely help me become a devil.

ORDER

This Demon-Locking Array

is like guarding by a tree stump for a hare.

If the hare doesn't show up,

he won't catch a thing for thousands of years.

Go away.

Ms. Xiwu, are you all right?

I'm all right.

I was just startled by the bird.

I think

if you don't tell them where the demon is,

they won't find a trace even if they wait until dawn.

Who would have thought

that Ye Xiwu

who fears nothing and no one

would be afraid of a bird?

-Keep a distance from her. -Fine.

This woman is usually so mean,

yet she somehow fears me.

Nighttime is the best time.

I can smell it.

It's right there. He's the one.

I've never smelled such a sweet scent.

He can definitely grow the most beautiful nightmare blossom.

Someone from Xiaoyao Sect is here.

I'd better be cautious.

What was that?

Edict of the Heavenly Lord reveals all evil.

Demon-Binding Charm, purge all darkness!

Seize!

Prince Lin.

We caught it, didn't we?

This is bad.

This black fog is a deceit.

It was a distraction.

That's Tantai Jin's chamber.

YE BINGCHANG IS ON THE SOUTHERN OUTSKIRTS OF MOUNT BANZHEN

Now, they can't tell who wrote it.

I have to think of a way

to slip this note to Xiao Lin.

Let him play the hero.

I can't arouse Ye Xiwu's suspicion again.

You're the one I've been looking for.

You'll certainly flourish into the most beautiful nightmare blossom.

By the light and power of the mystic thunder, strike!

-You've overestimated yourself. -Tantai Jin, hold on to me.

Ye Xiwu, are you a fool?

You'll get yourself killed.

I can't let you die.

What a pair of lovebirds.

Then you can come along.

Ms. Xiwu!

I'm doomed.

She's General Ye's precious daughter.

He's going to rip my head off.

Prince Lin.

Nothing must happen to Ms. Xiwu.

She was kidnapped by the demon.

"Ye Bingchang is on the southern outskirts of Mount Banzhen."

I'm going to save her.

Could this scribble be some kind of trap?

It's our last resort. I have to give it a try.

Bring the Dragon Guards. Let's go.

All right.

What is this place?

Susu, that Devil God came like a storm.

You must stay and guard the gate.

I'll help the chief.

What?

Why is Jiwu here?

-Why am I-- -Listen to me.

Hengyang Sect's mantle must be passed down.

Hengyang Sect.

-But it's clearly-- -Susu.

-Wake up. -It's clearly…

Tantai Jin has been killed by the dream demon.

Devil God has awakened.

-You're about to fail. -Susu, wake up.

Tantai Jin has been killed by the dream demon.

Susu, wake up.

Tantai Jin has been killed by the dream demon.

Father.

-Susu, wake up. -Susu.

Devil God…

Tantai Jin…

The dream demon…

-Susu, wake up. -Susu.

-Susu, wake up. -Susu.

Where is this place?

The demon's den.

What was that dream I just had?

Tantai Jin.

Thank goodness. You're not dead!

Why are you still standing there?

Help me get down.

Nightmare blossoms.

It all makes sense now.

What's a nightmare blossom?

I've read about it in books.

The dream demon brings people to her den

and then uses the dark memories

within their heads as seeds

that grow into vines and bind them in place.

Trapping them in endless nightmares,

flourishing the nightmare blossoms that she feeds on.

It's like raising livestock.

Ye Xiwu.

You've been reading?

Have you seen my sister?

She should be here too.

She's over there.

Let's go.

Here she is.

Yingxin?

Why is she also here?

How do you know her?

I saw her when I was in the palace.

Were you investigating me?

No, I wasn't.

I was just--

Passing by the remote Cold Palace

and saw a crazy woman.

So what if I did?

You're always being so mysterious.

Have you seen the demon?

The night is still young.

I guess she's still hunting.

She captured so many people

and she has got her own barrier.

She's quite a mighty one.

No wonder Pang Yizhi couldn't catch her.

The deeper you sleep,

the tighter the vines will twine.

Tantai Jin.

Why weren't you bound?

Because I never dream.

Let's rescue them.

Be careful.

This is the land of the Yiyue Tribe.

We were in the woods just now.

This…

This isn't reality.

Tantai Jin?

Greetings from Yingxin, Princess.

I see.

Thank you for telling me.

But I'm the princess of the Yiyue Tribe.

For the tribe, I have to go.

Let's go.

Princess.

Me and Lan'an were born to serve you.

Wherever you go, we'll follow.

Looks like this is Yingxin's dream.

-So Yiyue Tribe's princess… -Yiyue Tribe has become our subordinate.

-is Tantai Jin's mother. -Princess Yue Ruanruan,

known for her gentleness and virtues,

is hereby granted the title of Consort Rou.

She will be welcomed and greeted

with a grand wedding ceremony

and a nationwide celebration.

May Your Majesty and Her Highness love each other forever

and may your descendants thrive on and on!