Original subtitles

♪Heavens strike with thunderous wrath♪

♪Mountains and rivers shatter before my eyes♪

♪Endless splendor cultivated through lifetimes♪

♪Turns to dust between my fingers in an instant♪

♪When the line between good and evil is clear♪

♪Countless souls drift into the boundless wilds♪

♪Carrying the spirit fire forward♪

♪I defy fate♪

♪Just to remain by your side♪

♪Falling into love's abyss♪

♪Like heavy rain pouring down♪

♪Drunk on romance♪

♪In a blink, love and hate vanish into illusion♪

♪Falling into endless love♪

♪Stirring waves upending a lifetime♪

♪Even if this life leads to ruin♪

♪I still choose to be entangled with you♪

♪Through all lifetimes♪

[When Destiny Brings The Demon]

[Based on the JJWXC novel "When Destiny Brings The Demon" by Fu Hua]

[Episode 21] [Shi Qianlv, the Stock You Bought Just Crash!]

- Welcome! - Welcome!

- Welcome! - Welcome!

- Welcome! - Welcome!

The original form of the Winter City Lord

is actually a black serpent.

Do you think when he takes human form,

he's just as imposing?

I see you've got your eyes on his cultivation again.

Shh. Don't let anyone hear that.

Can't believe the leader has such a pretty face.

He's quite good-looking.

Here's the deal.

The man is yours, the serpent is mine.

What are you on about?

This black serpent lord is amazing.

In just ten days,

he's taken nearly ten cities in the Demon Realm.

Exactly.

After all, behind him

is the Grandmaster of the Celestial Palace, Sima Jiao.

He's Sima Jiao?

We mustn't speak the Lord of Mercy's name directly.

I thought this would be a good fate.

Turns out he's your archenemy.

Isn't Sima Jiao supposed to be

a gigantic, grotesque monster?

Why does he look like a pretty boy?

Qianlv.

Qiandu.

What happened to you?

All because of Sima Jiao.

I'm forced to live in this pathetic way.

What about you?

Your journey

must've been full of dangers.

I've been avoiding the demonic cultivators all along the way.

I heard

Sima Jiao has already entered the Celestial Crane City.

He came fast.

Sima Jiao has fused with the new Spirit Fire.

He's stronger than before.

Along the way,

he's killed many of our clan.

I believe he'll find us in no time.

Qiandu, no matter how powerful Sima Jiao is,

he still can't withstand

someone we hold against him.

Do you mean

Liao Tingyan?

Exactly.

Liao Tingyan possesses the extreme-cold nature

that can suppress Sima Jiao's Spirit Fire?

That's right.

After I brought her to the Demon Realm,

I performed the Soul Cleanse Spell

to erase her memory,

so she could be of use to me.

No wonder you didn't kill her eighteen years ago.

You brought her here instead.

But why didn't her cold constitution

affect Sima Jiao at all,

even after staying with him

so long?

She seemed to have forgotten how to use her extreme-cold nature.

That's why I have to cleanse her marrow regularly

to awaken her cold constitution,

so she'll be ready to kill Sima Jiao.

Father, I'm home.

You're back, Yan.

We have a guest?

Oh, you may continue your chat.

I... I forgot to buy vinegar.

Come here.

Let me introduce.

My younger sister. Your aunt.

She's always cared for you

and came specially to see you.

I thought this old grump was seeing someone.

Really?

Come.

I watched you grow up.

Right. I remember now.

You came at the right time, Aunt.

Tonight, I'll prepare

the specialties of the Celestial Crane City.

You can try them.

No need.

As long as the Shi family's unavenged,

how can I rest?

Father,

you've heard

that Sima Jiao has claimed the Celestial Crane City, haven't you?

Yes.

But this isn't a bad thing.

This is your chance.

He's powerful.

I'd be dead if I confronted him.

Don't worry.

It won't happen.

Your aunt came

to help

cleanse your marrow

to awaken your extreme-cold nature quickly.

Your strike is sure to succeed.

Again?

It really works.

We have to stop here.

Zhenxu was killed by Sima Jiao.

How I hate that I can't avenge him myself.

You've done your best, Qianlv.

Though her extreme-cold nature

isn't fully awakened,

it has greatly improved.

Besides, Sima Jiao still has feelings

for her.

He won't suspect her.

I believe she'll succeed.

I'm not worried about her skill.

I'm worried she won't be able to bring herself to do it.

In that case...

With this Nightmare Spell,

let's hope she can steel herself to take revenge.

What are you doing early this morning?

Father, I dreamed of Zhenxu last night.

It filled me with rage.

I wish I could find Sima Jiao

and kill him now.

At least my efforts weren't for nothing.

Father, my power has grown stronger.

I might hurt you.

May I go stretch outside?

Go, but don't cause any trouble.

Come back early.

All right.

Looks like he bought it.

Last night's nightmare was probably his doing.

All he can think about is revenge.

Wasn't this Yingluo necklace broken

during the thunder tribulation?

How is it even more beautiful now?

This artifact

can withstand all harm.

Tingyan.

Tingyan!

Tingyan!

Grandmaster, the city lord of the Celestial Crane City

invites us to a banquet.

Will you go?

No.

Then I'll stay and keep your company.

Don't bother me.

Don't worry, Grandmaster.

We caused such a commotion

claiming the Celestial Crane City,

and I showed my true form.

I believe

Tingyan will come to us soon.

But I'm not good at waiting.

I'm really good at lying low.

I can't wait to take my father

to Grain Rain Vale right now to hide.

Hands off.

Tube whistles like this one are everywhere.

Why do you care so much about it?

I don't know.

I just feel it's important to me.

Right now, what matters most to me is saving enough money

and taking my father to Grain Rain Vale.

How about this?

I'll cover the rest.

I'll give you all my savings.

That should be enough.

Then we can leave together.

Haven't you been focused on restoring your cultivation?

Why do you also want to leave?

In a place full of debauchery,

improving my cultivation is only for self-protection.

If not for my poor health,

I would never have stayed here.

If you give me the money meant to buy your freedom,

how will you get out of there?

Isn't the city lord of the Winter City

a black serpent?

As long as I can get him on my side,

no one will dare stop me

from leaving this Rouge Terrace.

All right. I'll persuade my father right away.

I'll repay you the money slowly.

Don't treat me like an outsider.

Come on.

Please visit us more often.

Fill up.

- Please drink, my lord. - Fill his cup.

- My lord, come. - Let's drink.

Let's drink together.

Welcome, my lord.

- I should've greeted you earlier. - I should've greeted you earlier.

- Come on. - Please.

Please visit us more often.

My lord,

let me toast you again.

Pour more.

Please.

Since you're here, let's all drink together.

- A toast to you. - Let's drink.

Come.

Wonderful.

Please drink, my lord.

My lord, I'll give you a toast.

My lord,

this is the most beautiful dancer here.

Bravo!

- Bravo! - She's so beautiful.

Another drink.

Ruling,

do I miss you this much?

My lord...

Prepare a quiet room for me.

Here's a toast to you.

Let me refill your cup.

[Zhihun Ji]

[Zhihun Yi]

You're such a good drinker.

Have another drink.

Father.

I have something to discuss with you.

What is it?

I plan to take you to Grain Rain Vale.

I've nearly saved enough for the journey.

Once we're there, you can rest and recover in peace.

Do you mean

to cast our revenge aside?

You keep saying how cruel Sima Jiao is,

and that you must avenge Zhenxu.

You should think of your daughter who still lives.

Why must you force me

into an impossible task?

Come here.

Come.

Spare me your nonsense.

Do you forget

who killed your brother?

Who ruined me like this?

Who destroyed the Shi family?

I raised you all these years,

and now you say I force you?

You disappoint me.

Father, I only wish for our future.

Please go with me.

We can talk about the revenge later.

Shut up.

Until Sima Jiao is dead, we have no future.

- Father... - Enough!

Instead of wasting words,

reflect on yourself.

Yan.

Something happened.

My Hongluo.

If you've cleaned up everything, you may leave.

Yan.

How about this?

I'll cover the rest.

I'll give you all my savings.

That should be enough.

Then we can leave together.

If I die here one day,

can you see to my burial?

I don't want my body

sold to corpse-refiners

and made into something weird.

Sure.

What's your name?

Call me Yan.

Once I've saved enough,

I'll take you and my father

to Grain Rain Vale

to live a free and comfortable life.

Grain Rain Vale?

That's a place that only appears in legend.

I've never heard of anyone going there.

I didn't know where I came from

or who my parents were.

But with a true friend like you,

I'm happy.

If I don't support you, who will?

It's so good to have you.

I kept my word, didn't I?

Was it the black serpent?

They say his two underlings

forced themselves on her when the city lord was drunk.

Hongluo fought with all she had,

but couldn't win.

Live on well.

Hurry up and get yourselves ready before we leave.

We need to get back to Winter City.

- Alright. - Alright. Let's go.

- Sure. - I'm going to take a leak.

Let's go.

Come.

Once we're back in Winter City, there'll be good liquor and meat waiting.

Yi, that dancer from last night wasn't as good after all.

Right.

If she hadn't fought back,

we could've let her live.

I thought some tough guy ambushed us.

Turns out just a brat.

Why attack us?

Because you killed someone you shouldn't have.

That dancer is your woman, eh?

You're here to avenge her?

She was the only peace I had.

You took her life. Now pay with yours!

You're way over your head.

Ji!

How does it feel losing family?

I'll kill you!

I'll have nightmares again.

My lord.

We're not in a rush.

I've had the men head back to Winter City first.

Please drink some water and rest.

Next time I drink again,

stop me.

Don't just enjoy yourself.

Yes.

I was too happy last night.

I smell blood.

Who dares ambush my men?

Darn it.

Playing tricks with me?

This black serpent has a dog's nose.

I've run so far,

and he still smells blood.

Tingyan?

It's you.

Let go of me.

Let go.

- Grandmaster. - Let go.

Grandmaster, look who I brought here.

Sima Jiao?

♪In the world of madness, love burdened with greed♪

♪Branded with scars too raw to hide♪

♪Helpless to resist, partings always catch us off guard...♪

Why... Why is he crying?

♪The tale of fate keeps winding on♪

♪I'm unafraid though memories are gone♪

♪Through karma's journey, all lifetimes share one gaze♪

♪I believe in each life we'll fall in love again♪

♪Through every trial we've endured♪

♪No matter who has sought the cure♪

♪Love is the thread that mends the scar...♪

What's going on with him?

Aren't we supposed to be enemies?

It feels...

What do I feel drowsy at such a critical moment?

What's happening?

It's the perfect chance to strike.

Oh no!

Sima Jiao will grind me to dust.

Who have you been with all these years?

An old man named Shi Qianlv.

I call him Father.

Shi Qianlv?

You call him Father?

What has he done to you?

He cleanses my marrow and teaches me to kill.

Why didn't you come back to me?

We're archenemies.

Why would I deliver myself to death?

This fellow has a spell to make someone speak the truth?

You forget everything.

This must be Shi Qianlv's doing.

Tell me where he is.

I won't betray him.

Listen well.

Your name is Liao Tingyan.

You're my cultivation partner.

You have nothing to do with that man.

Shi Qianlv actually made you call him Father?

He think he deserves it?

He's only using you against me.

Do you understand?

Cultivation partner?

Are you sure we're not enemies?

Sorry.

I was ahead of myself just now.

I won't force answers out of you again.

Why is he being so gentle with me?

It's fine.

We'll have plenty of time later.

Something feels wrong.

I need to observe.

Where is she?

Where is she?

How dare you

kill my men

and hurt Grandmaster!

I'm going to kill you!

- Hand her over! - Hand the murderer over!

- Hand her over! - Hand her over!

Hand over the murderer!

- Hand her over! - This is the Zhihun clan's internal matter.

Hand over the murderer.

Winter City was founded

by the Zhihun clan a thousand years ago.

[Head of Zhihun clan]

Though the city is your territory now,

the victims are our clansmen,

and this is our family matter.

So, the murderer

must be handed over to us.

- That's right. Hand her over. - Hand her over.

Hand her over now.

Unfortunately,

this matter

happens to my family affair, too.

Why don't we settle it by the Demon Realm's rules?

The stronger

has the say.

What do you think?

You killed someone?

So what?

If you hadn't ambushed us,

you could never have killed my men

with your Soulbud stage.

She fell from Void Forge to Soulbud.

Was she injured at that time?

Grandmaster, this wench...

Isn't he defending his enemy too much?

Why did you kill?

My best friend was killed by those two men.

I had to avenge her.

I once forced you to kill.

But you cried and had nightmares.

Why has Shi Qianlv

done to you?

In this world,

how can one survive without killing?

I promised you

I'd never force you to kill,

and you'd never need to kill again.

I won't break my word.

Regarding this matter,

I'll handle

those outside.

You don't have to do anything.

The two men had already paid for their price.

They are already dead,

and their clan is innocent.

But I can feel

your hatred

still remains.

If you only wish

to kill to vent your anger,

I can revive them

and let them die again.

If you can revive them,

can you also bring Hongluo back?

If you wish,

yes.

But your friend has lost her body.

I could only use Soul Transfer Spell

to let her be reborn.

Reborn?

That's not resurrection.

That's reincarnation.

Not quite.

Through the Soul Transfer Spell,

you get to see her quickly,

and after she's reborn,

she retains her past memories and feelings.

Her death

is like a dream.

That's great. I can see Hongluo again.

Is Hongluo truly this important

to you?

She was my best friend in the Demon Realm.

The only one who treated me sincerely.

Thank you.

I once treated you sincerely, too.

It doesn't matter if you don't remember.

As long as you're here.

My lord,

why is Grandmaster siding

with some stranger?

What stranger?

She's no stranger.

She's my friend

and the Grandmistress.

Grandmistress?

Greetings, Grandmaster.

Please hand over the murderer to us

for judgment.

And what about the woman

killed by the Zhihun brothers?

Grandmaster has shown you mercy

by not holding you accountable.

Now leave.

Bring Shi Qianlv to me.

Shi Qianlv?

What did he do again?

Capture him alive.

Don't let him die so easily.

Yes, Grandmaster.

Grandmaster.

Stop staring. Go.

Why are you following me?

Grandmaster,

did Tingyan accidentally hurt you?

Your hand...

Let me call Baizhu

to tend your wound.

No need.

It's useless.

Grandmaster,

since you fused the two Spirit Fires,

your power has grown,

but the backlash is worse.

Wounds won't heal easily.

Enough nonsense.

I'm going to perform the Soul Transfer Spell.

Guard me.

Grandmaster,

it'll exhaust you.

You just took your heart-protecting bone not long ago

to forge a defensive anklet for Tingyan.

I know what I'm doing.

All right.

I'll guard you.

Sima Jiao defends Yan so much

that he even lets others call her Grandmistress.

Did you see clearly?

Yes, I did. It's Yan.

Sima Jiao loves Liao Tingyan deeply.

How could he have found

a new love so quickly?

I suspect Yan is actually Liao Tingyan.

That's great.

But

Winter City is now under Sima Jiao's control.

We must find a way

to get Liao Tingyan out of there first.

Only then can we use her to forge the artifact.

You've kept in contact with the orphan

of General Chang, haven't you?

Yes.

Now he goes by the name Feng Qi

and works as a guard in the Celestial Crane City.

As you instructed,

I've also assigned him some minor tasks.

He's close with Yan.

It's time to put him to use.

♪Autumn winds sigh♪

♪Moon and stars dapple the sky♪

♪Brushing the loneliness of bygone days♪

♪Candlelight flickers low♪

♪Shadows sway♪

♪Shimmering in the night♪

♪With a brush I draw♪

♪The color of light♪

♪To warm your frozen soul♪

♪Memories anchor here♪

♪Longing is engraved♪

♪Yet cannot be touched♪

♪Following♪

♪The veins of gravel♪

♪I turn into spirit fire♪

♪Burning away♪

♪All these karmic ties♪

♪To save you♪

♪To save me♪

♪To cross over all suffering, I'll break through♪

♪The laws of heaven♪

♪The vortex of reincarnation♪

♪What of life and death?♪

♪To save you♪

♪To save me♪

♪To redeem all beings, I'll let pass♪

♪Right and wrong♪

♪Rumors and tales♪

♪To seize fate♪

♪With my own hands♪

♪For you♪

♪For me♪

♪For the healing of wounds♪

♪I'll stir the murky seas♪

♪And strive against the heavens♪

♪To protect the vastness♪

♪For you♪

♪For me♪

♪For the light of dawn♪

♪I'll face promises♪

♪Like a moth to a flame♪

♪And use my body to shine♪

♪On even more♪