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[Respect Copyright, Everyone's Responsibility]

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[The Eternal Fragrance]

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

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[Episode 2]

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Who's there?

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It's you...

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It's you!

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You followed me again!

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Followed you?

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I have no money for an inn, so I can only stay here.

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I was here first anyway.

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When did you get here? What did you hear?

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I slept

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until the aroma of roast chicken woke me.

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Sir,

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have we met somewhere before?

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I'm Lei Xiuyuan, an exam applicant.

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I think we've never met.

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We're here for the exam too.

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Fate brought us together. Let's journey together

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and look out for each other.

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- Great idea... - No way!

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Who are you? What's your motive?

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Speak properly, Xiaobangchui.

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Quiet!

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First your brother, then the academy exam.

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As if I'd believe you. Speak!

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Chufeng Academy is the safest place in the world.

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It remains neutral through immortal feuds

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and mortal wars alike.

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My brother is in danger.

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Only by getting into the academy can I save him.

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You said your master's lost.

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Why take the academy exam suddenly?

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I…?

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I need to improve my skills to find my master.

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Me too.

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Only strength

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can protect the ones I love.

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Why keep staring at me?

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I'm not that tomboy.

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Xigu Village lies in Gaolu.

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Since you're from Gaolu,

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do you know Mr. Lei, the military commander?

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Gaolu is long gone.

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I have no country, no home left.

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No country, no home…

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I'm just like you,

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homeless and stateless.

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Your clothes are torn. My sister can sew.

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Let her mend them for you.

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No need.

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We have trials tomorrow. Better look decent.

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Your Highness.

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[Young Ye Ye]

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Hurry, take off your robe and give it to him.

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Yuan, Mr. Lei died defending our realm.

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As his adopted son,

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you must safeguard His Highness like him.

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Do you understand?

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Are you truly unfamiliar with Mr. Lei?

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I'll say this one last time: I do not know him.

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Forget the torn clothes.

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Hurry undress and get some sleep.

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Don't you remember why we came to Lugong Town?

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My apologies.

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I must've missed my old friend so much

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that I mistook you for him.

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[Lugong Town]
The spirit root test begins.

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Fire Spirit Root. Pass.

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You're amazing!

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You'll definitely rank first.

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What's a single Fire Spirit Root?

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Spirit roots correspond to the Five Elements: Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, Earth.

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Most folks have mixed spirit roots,

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two or three kinds combined.

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Only those with extraordinary talent

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possess a single spirit root.

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Anyone with a single spirit root

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is a rare cultivation prodigy.

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Single Wood Spirit Root.

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Let's go.

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Excuse me.

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Illusion talisman cheating!

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Kick him out and blacklist him for life.

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Top Metal Spirit Root.

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Metal Spirit Root.

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Pass.

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Wait a minute.

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Could it be another illusion talisman trick?

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Lei Yuan, it's really you.

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All those born with a Metal Spirit Root

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are destined for extraordinary immortal cultivation.

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Come study under me.

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I will pass down all my knowledge without reserve.

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No need.

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What's a Metal Spirit Root?

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I don't think he can be better than you.

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That old man must be senile.

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There is always someone stronger.

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We should treat gifted folks with courtesy

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and recruit them early.

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Your Metal Spirit Root sounds so powerful.

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Lend me some of it.

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Spirit roots cannot be lent to others.

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I…

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- Your turn. - I…

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She's calling you.

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No spirit root detected.

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Please check again.

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Check more closely.

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She truly has no spirit root at all.

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Please check more closely!

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Maybe my spirit root is hiding somewhere!

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Please.

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Check again.

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Xiaobangchui, hold your breath!

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W-What's that?

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Dual weak spirit roots with Wood primary, and Earth secondary.

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Pass.

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Thanks.

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Your meridians are sealed. No spirit roots can be detected.

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Passed.

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Clearly, it's a fox spirit's doing.

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Riyan lives inside her.

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Lei.

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What's up?

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Metal Spirit Roots are incredibly rare.

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May I see yours again?

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No time.

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Wait!

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We can team up

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for tomorrow's trial

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to get into the academy faster.

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I don't care about the academy.

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Then why sit the exam?

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Who exactly are you?

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Spirit or ghost,

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come out now!

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Or

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I'll shave all my hair off,

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so you'll have nowhere to hide.

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Wait.

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Are you really a girl?

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You'd sacrifice your own hair.

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You're that Qingqiu fox.

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[Riyan, Nine-Tailed Fox]

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I'm a Nine-Tailed Fox with a thousand years of cultivation.

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My name is Riyan.

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Ri as in sunlight,

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Yan as in blazing flame.

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Riyan.

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A thousand years of cultivation? Sounds powerful.

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Why'd you hide inside me?

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Only because your ma...

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I mean, you're such an unlucky fool.

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I'm willing to aid you. Show some gratitude!

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Come on! They were chasing you,

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and you hid on my head!

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Wait!

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You saw everything when I went

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to the latrine and bathed!

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My spirit body's injured, and all my senses shut down.

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Besides,

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what's there to see anyway?

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Your spirit body's hurt? Is it that bad?

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It's nothing much.

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Might take three to five years to heal fully.

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Three to five years? That's ages!

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Will you pay rent for hiding here?

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Ignorant girl!

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I've condescended

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to rest in your hair.

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This is an honor for you!

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Old spirit,

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you've grown shameless with age!

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So it's you.

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How many lovers have you ruined for centuries?

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What do you mean?

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[Little Matchmaker]
I match people up and build goodwill.

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You two know each other?

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When you live long enough,

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you're bound to meet shady folks.

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Right, stinky fox?

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He is here.

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Xiaobangchui,

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who are you talking to?

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No one at all!

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Come, I need to talk to you.

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Really?

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[Lugong Town]

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[Yange Hall]

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Thanks.

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Don't just stare.

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Here,

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have some meat.

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Trying to test me?

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Here. Drink some water to cut the grease.

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Drink with me.

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Still plotting against me.

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The truth-telling spell doesn't work.

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You poisoned the water too.

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Your head's spinning, right?

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You took my soul-bewitching powder,

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so your head is buzzing,

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and your tongue won't cooperate, huh?

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Yeah.

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Good. Tell me.

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Why are you getting close to me?

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Stop struggling. Tell the truth.

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After my money?

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Or my master?

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Who's your master?

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Not after my master.

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Then what?

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I... I need to survive

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to save my brother.

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Save your brother? None of my business.

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Won't talk, huh?

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Then meet your end.

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Excuse me,

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pay the bill before fighting, and take it outside.

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Otherwise, you can't afford

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to break all these teapots and cups.

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Thirty liang for this tea?

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You're robbing us!

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Can we... put it on credit?

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Sorry, no credit here.

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[Mr. Yan, Owner of Yange Hall]

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He's a natural opera performer!

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Truly outstanding.

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And he's got quite a temper.

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I like that.

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Mr. Yan. If you like him,

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I'll sell him to you. Interested?

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He masters both literary and martial arts,

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the finest talent in Lugong Town.

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The price is merely a meal,

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plus leaked trial questions. What a bargain!

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Why hasn't Xiuyuan come back yet?

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He has a single spirit root.

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Some mentor might have recruited him

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on the spot.

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You'd better worry about yourself.

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This trial is said to be tougher than the previous ones.

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By rough reckoning,

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less than ten percent will pass.

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Even I fell for such a low trick.

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Look, these exam questions are five years old.

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I told you they were unreliable.

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Yange Hall has stood in Lugong Town for centuries,

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yet nobody knows Mr. Yan's true background.

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How dare you buy exam questions from him?

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What a crafty old thing.

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I need to bring up a big shot

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to make him give out all the questions.

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Just some gifts, please accept them.

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These are predicted two-choice test questions sorted

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from past records.

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Your Highness, here you are.

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I'll open this for you.

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No...

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This is way too much!

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It covers astrology, divination

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and cultivation arts from every school.

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If you master all of this,

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I'm sure you'll pass the trials.

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This isn't just food.

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It's pure silver! Such extravagance.

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This suits me perfectly.

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Where's Lei Xiuyuan?

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Why isn't he with you?

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He...

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he is staying right where

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he ought to be.

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Flower Fairy, where are you?

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[Miaoqing]

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Flower Fairy? Demon Lord?

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Records of Immortals and Demons in the Sea of Illusory Love?

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Save me!

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Xiaobangchui!

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Help me!

283
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Get me out of here!

284
00:23:29,920 --> 00:23:31,450
This place is pretty nice.

285
00:23:31,680 --> 00:23:33,450
Stay here, or you'll bring me troubles.

286
00:23:33,880 --> 00:23:35,860
If you don't save me, I'll never let go.

287
00:23:36,510 --> 00:23:37,010
You!

288
00:23:40,230 --> 00:23:40,660
Let go of me!

289
00:23:41,400 --> 00:23:42,860
Your Highness.

290
00:23:42,880 --> 00:23:43,900
Help me!

291
00:23:44,550 --> 00:23:46,180
Please! Your Highness!

292
00:23:46,470 --> 00:23:47,100
Leave her be.

293
00:23:48,230 --> 00:23:48,770
Let go!

294
00:23:52,100 --> 00:23:52,620
Watch out!

295
00:24:10,200 --> 00:24:11,730
These assassins can't see a thing.

296
00:24:12,440 --> 00:24:13,660
Your Highness, run!

297
00:24:13,920 --> 00:24:14,970
They've come to kill you!

298
00:24:25,790 --> 00:24:26,420
Stop them!

299
00:24:37,550 --> 00:24:38,250
Let me go!

300
00:25:22,100 --> 00:25:24,530
Who dares stir up trouble here?

301
00:25:32,100 --> 00:25:32,690
Where are they?

302
00:25:41,790 --> 00:25:43,730
Thank you for saving us

303
00:25:43,750 --> 00:25:44,690
and chasing the killers away.

304
00:25:45,270 --> 00:25:45,900
You said

305
00:25:46,310 --> 00:25:48,140
they were targeting me.

306
00:25:50,200 --> 00:25:51,380
It doesn't matter who they targeted.

307
00:25:51,470 --> 00:25:53,140
All thanks to Your Highness,

308
00:25:53,160 --> 00:25:53,770
sheltered by heaven,

309
00:25:53,790 --> 00:25:55,100
we've all got a share of your fortune

310
00:25:55,100 --> 00:25:55,940
and made it out safe.

311
00:26:03,790 --> 00:26:06,450
Is Lei Xiuyuan the one you are looking for?

312
00:26:06,920 --> 00:26:07,420
Yes.

313
00:26:10,030 --> 00:26:11,690
He's got the Gaolu clan mark.

314
00:26:12,680 --> 00:26:16,580
Gaolu was destroyed long ago, and our whole clan was killed.

315
00:26:18,100 --> 00:26:19,620
To let me escape,

316
00:26:21,030 --> 00:26:22,860
my mom sent Lei Yuan, Mr. Lei's adopted kid,

317
00:26:23,640 --> 00:26:24,730
to pretend to be me

318
00:26:25,310 --> 00:26:28,180
and lead Wugou's and the Longming Sanctuary's killers away.

319
00:26:29,230 --> 00:26:30,450
He was only eleven,

320
00:26:32,960 --> 00:26:34,050
six months younger than me.

321
00:26:34,840 --> 00:26:36,010
Only Mr. Lu was with him.

322
00:26:37,880 --> 00:26:39,010
We all thought he died.

323
00:26:41,400 --> 00:26:42,210
Turns out

324
00:26:44,680 --> 00:26:45,530
he's alive.

325
00:27:00,340 --> 00:27:01,250
Get lost.

326
00:27:05,600 --> 00:27:06,580
I want to survive

327
00:27:07,100 --> 00:27:08,100
and find my brother.

328
00:27:09,200 --> 00:27:10,490
So pitiful.

329
00:27:11,510 --> 00:27:13,770
But none of my business.

330
00:27:28,160 --> 00:27:30,420
What? Save Lei Xiuyuan?

331
00:27:32,470 --> 00:27:34,860
Who said she'd obey every word

332
00:27:35,400 --> 00:27:36,140
I say?

333
00:27:36,990 --> 00:27:38,900
I don't mean to refuse,

334
00:27:39,840 --> 00:27:41,530
but this guy

335
00:27:42,840 --> 00:27:45,970
is unlucky, and I fear it will taint your luck.

336
00:27:47,680 --> 00:27:48,420
Nonsense!

337
00:27:48,920 --> 00:27:50,290
Tongzhou's luck

338
00:27:50,510 --> 00:27:52,010
won't be ruined by some wild guy.

339
00:27:52,440 --> 00:27:55,010
No. He's a walking bad luck magnet.

340
00:27:55,510 --> 00:27:56,100
Think about it.

341
00:27:56,310 --> 00:27:58,770
He alone brought death to his entire village,

342
00:27:59,070 --> 00:28:00,050
and even crossed the Longming Sanctuary.

343
00:28:00,160 --> 00:28:01,290
How ill-omened that is!

344
00:28:01,400 --> 00:28:02,530
No need to worry about that.

345
00:28:02,840 --> 00:28:03,940
Just get him out,

346
00:28:04,230 --> 00:28:06,180
and I'll let you join the trial with me.

347
00:28:09,600 --> 00:28:13,100
Do I have to go rescue him?

348
00:28:18,270 --> 00:28:20,290
Can't we just bribe Mr. Yan?

349
00:28:21,270 --> 00:28:22,770
You think I haven't thought of that?

350
00:28:23,100 --> 00:28:24,690
I tried bribing him ages ago,

351
00:28:25,200 --> 00:28:26,970
but he wouldn't accept

352
00:28:27,100 --> 00:28:27,970
whatever I offered.

353
00:28:31,160 --> 00:28:32,730
If even you can't sway him,

354
00:28:33,640 --> 00:28:35,730
I stand no chance at all.

355
00:28:36,750 --> 00:28:38,180
[Yue Law]
The Yue Law states clearly:

356
00:28:40,400 --> 00:28:43,900
Human traffickers get 300 cane blows, and two years of hard labor.

357
00:28:44,710 --> 00:28:46,010
Lugong Town is part of the Yue State, so…

358
00:28:46,990 --> 00:28:48,250
Since Your Highness wants him,

359
00:28:48,270 --> 00:28:50,100
I'll bring him back safe and sound.

360
00:28:59,230 --> 00:29:00,210
Hold your needle!

361
00:29:02,790 --> 00:29:03,820
Sir! Sir!

362
00:29:04,510 --> 00:29:05,050
Oh, no.

363
00:29:05,550 --> 00:29:07,860
Even if he is being stubborn,

364
00:29:07,880 --> 00:29:08,770
you can discipline him,

365
00:29:08,790 --> 00:29:09,820
but he doesn't deserve death.

366
00:29:10,440 --> 00:29:12,690
There is a Longming Sanctuary's toxic mark on his nape.

367
00:29:12,880 --> 00:29:14,660
I meant to cure him with the golden needle.

368
00:29:14,960 --> 00:29:15,820
But you burst in,

369
00:29:17,070 --> 00:29:18,210
and the needle struck the Fengchi acupoint.

370
00:29:20,990 --> 00:29:22,490
Now he's paralyzed in the face.

371
00:29:23,270 --> 00:29:24,860
He can't speak properly today.

372
00:29:28,200 --> 00:29:30,450
It's all a misunderstanding.

373
00:29:31,270 --> 00:29:31,970
Misunderstanding?

374
00:29:33,030 --> 00:29:34,180
You may use the front door,

375
00:29:34,440 --> 00:29:35,620
yet flew in through the window.

376
00:29:37,470 --> 00:29:38,660
To tell you the truth,

377
00:29:39,160 --> 00:29:41,420
I came here specially to visit you.

378
00:29:43,360 --> 00:29:45,730
Oh? Want to sell yourself to my hall too?

379
00:29:47,990 --> 00:29:50,730
About the unfinished opera from yesterday,

380
00:29:52,440 --> 00:29:53,690
I came to ask how it ends.

381
00:29:55,310 --> 00:29:58,100
You know Records of Immortals and Demons in the Sea of Illusory Love?

382
00:29:58,840 --> 00:30:00,660
Sure, I've read over twenty versions.

383
00:30:03,680 --> 00:30:04,860
Which version do you like best?

384
00:30:05,640 --> 00:30:06,860
The one marked Yan.

385
00:30:07,470 --> 00:30:10,730
It states the Flower Fairy giggles, turns around,

386
00:30:10,990 --> 00:30:11,940
lifts her skirt,

387
00:30:12,200 --> 00:30:14,490
and kicks the Demon Lord straight off the Immortal Execution Platform.

388
00:30:14,510 --> 00:30:16,450
So satisfying, utterly stirring!

389
00:30:21,160 --> 00:30:22,140
A kindred spirit!

390
00:30:24,120 --> 00:30:25,100
Let's talk inside.

391
00:30:25,470 --> 00:30:25,970
Alright.

392
00:30:29,070 --> 00:30:30,490
Make tea for our guest.

393
00:30:30,880 --> 00:30:32,290
Don't sit there like a log!

394
00:30:34,790 --> 00:30:35,730
Brew the finest tea.

395
00:30:37,840 --> 00:30:38,940
This way, please.

396
00:30:41,070 --> 00:30:42,770
Why not stay here and partner up with me?

397
00:30:43,440 --> 00:30:46,140
Let me tell you, with great stories in hand,

398
00:30:46,360 --> 00:30:47,900
we can dominate all realms.

399
00:30:47,990 --> 00:30:48,770
Sounds great!

400
00:30:49,550 --> 00:30:51,580
But I have to take the academy exam

401
00:30:51,990 --> 00:30:53,940
and find my family.

402
00:30:55,230 --> 00:30:55,730
You…

403
00:31:03,440 --> 00:31:05,530
What's wrong with you? So clumsy!

404
00:31:05,600 --> 00:31:06,620
Can't even serve tea properly.

405
00:31:08,880 --> 00:31:10,290
What? Want to beat me?

406
00:31:10,600 --> 00:31:11,050
Look.

407
00:31:12,160 --> 00:31:12,900
Mr. Yan,

408
00:31:13,440 --> 00:31:14,620
I run my business

409
00:31:14,710 --> 00:31:15,530
by one rule:

410
00:31:15,550 --> 00:31:17,010
top quality, fair prices, honest to both young and old.

411
00:31:17,470 --> 00:31:18,530
He is far from qualified.

412
00:31:19,400 --> 00:31:21,290
Look. I'll take him back to train properly

413
00:31:21,310 --> 00:31:22,380
and bring him back to you, alright?

414
00:31:23,710 --> 00:31:24,140
Let's go.

415
00:31:26,200 --> 00:31:28,250
Don't bother over such trivial matters.

416
00:31:28,550 --> 00:31:29,820
I'll train him myself.

417
00:31:30,310 --> 00:31:32,140
Think about it.

418
00:31:32,400 --> 00:31:34,580
You're swamped with work and still writing stories

419
00:31:34,600 --> 00:31:35,860
for us fans.

420
00:31:36,310 --> 00:31:38,210
How could I let you waste time on this?

421
00:31:38,790 --> 00:31:39,970
I'm taking him away now. Come on.

422
00:31:40,920 --> 00:31:41,530
Stop.

423
00:31:48,710 --> 00:31:51,730
Xiaobangchui, that's not fair play.

424
00:31:52,200 --> 00:31:53,770
I bought him with my money.

425
00:31:54,550 --> 00:31:56,340
You can't just take him away as you please.

426
00:31:59,400 --> 00:32:00,490
I'll pay you back the food cost.

427
00:32:00,960 --> 00:32:01,620
No need.

428
00:32:02,470 --> 00:32:05,250
Rare goods once sold, no refunds.

429
00:32:08,990 --> 00:32:10,490
I'm taking him away no matter what.

430
00:32:13,920 --> 00:32:14,380
Go!

431
00:32:20,640 --> 00:32:21,970
You can't take him away.

432
00:32:36,920 --> 00:32:38,580
You're not going anywhere today.

433
00:32:39,160 --> 00:32:39,660
You!

434
00:32:49,270 --> 00:32:49,860
Run!

435
00:32:59,270 --> 00:33:00,180
I'm returning him unharmed.

436
00:33:05,960 --> 00:33:07,730
The trial's starting. Get over there.

437
00:33:08,120 --> 00:33:10,050
You helped me?

438
00:33:11,880 --> 00:33:13,660
No problem. Let's take the trial together.

439
00:33:15,160 --> 00:33:18,050
That's great to have Your Highness with us.

440
00:33:22,920 --> 00:33:23,970
If you ever harm me again,

441
00:33:24,230 --> 00:33:26,380
I'll skin, dismember and sell you by weight.

442
00:33:29,990 --> 00:33:31,180
Your Highness has magic treasures,

443
00:33:31,840 --> 00:33:33,100
Lei Xiuyuan has spirit power,

444
00:33:33,400 --> 00:33:35,100
and I've got wits.

445
00:33:35,230 --> 00:33:36,860
We will be unbeatable.

446
00:33:39,030 --> 00:33:40,490
Let's go now.

447
00:33:42,600 --> 00:33:45,290
Only by slaying the host can I force the fox spirit out.

448
00:33:46,790 --> 00:33:47,490
Move.

449
00:33:54,030 --> 00:33:55,100
It's time.

450
00:33:55,990 --> 00:33:58,580
You have 24 hours from now.

451
00:33:58,840 --> 00:34:00,180
Make it out of this valley

452
00:34:01,200 --> 00:34:03,380
before noon tomorrow,

453
00:34:08,630 --> 00:34:11,700
and you'll pass the second trial.

454
00:34:28,550 --> 00:34:29,610
The trial begins.

455
00:34:49,880 --> 00:34:51,450
What are you doing here? Get away!

456
00:34:59,470 --> 00:35:00,010
Let's go.

457
00:35:19,880 --> 00:35:20,780
Your Highness!

458
00:35:22,700 --> 00:35:23,700
Your Highness!

459
00:35:24,590 --> 00:35:26,090
Anyone here?

460
00:35:31,630 --> 00:35:34,010
Tongzhou, are you still mad at me?

461
00:35:39,280 --> 00:35:40,090
Tongzhou,

462
00:35:40,550 --> 00:35:41,450
Xiaobangchui

463
00:35:41,470 --> 00:35:43,050
isn't on our side at all.

464
00:35:43,360 --> 00:35:45,300
I was afraid she'd slow us down.

465
00:35:45,880 --> 00:35:47,300
Still, you shouldn't be so reckless.

466
00:35:48,150 --> 00:35:49,170
If you do this again,

467
00:35:49,220 --> 00:35:50,220
I'll send you back.

468
00:35:50,760 --> 00:35:52,700
Alright. I won't do it next time.

469
00:35:52,960 --> 00:35:54,090
Don't send me away.

470
00:35:58,880 --> 00:36:00,610
Anyone here? Make a sound!

471
00:36:03,360 --> 00:36:05,970
Oh, no. I lost my powerful ally.

472
00:36:08,840 --> 00:36:09,610
It's freezing cold.

473
00:36:11,110 --> 00:36:11,970
Why is it so frigid?

474
00:36:11,990 --> 00:36:14,090
We must get out of here soon,

475
00:36:14,360 --> 00:36:14,860
or else…

476
00:36:30,670 --> 00:36:31,780
Bless me.

477
00:36:37,510 --> 00:36:38,300
This will work.

478
00:37:58,030 --> 00:37:59,700
The ancient Zhurong Stone.

479
00:37:59,990 --> 00:38:02,940
Xuanshanzi really splurged a fortune on this.

480
00:38:25,470 --> 00:38:26,780
Tongzhou, you're amazing!

481
00:38:29,700 --> 00:38:30,420
Let's go.

482
00:38:31,990 --> 00:38:34,970
Never thought someone so young

483
00:38:35,670 --> 00:38:37,300
could wield an ancient spirit treasure.

484
00:38:37,840 --> 00:38:40,650
Truly an extraordinary talent.

485
00:38:41,110 --> 00:38:43,380
He is using Xingzheng Hall's supreme treasure,

486
00:38:44,190 --> 00:38:46,700
so he's got a huge edge over other examinees.

487
00:38:47,590 --> 00:38:50,220
- Li, that's not right. - Stop arguing.

488
00:38:50,280 --> 00:38:51,220
Let's check the others.

489
00:38:51,320 --> 00:38:52,490
There may be someone stronger.

490
00:39:07,070 --> 00:39:07,970
No way,

491
00:39:08,840 --> 00:39:09,490
not this again.

492
00:39:30,760 --> 00:39:34,200
♪I trade all the mortal world's splendor♪

493
00:39:34,710 --> 00:39:37,120
♪For a fleeting moment with you♪

494
00:39:37,600 --> 00:39:40,880
♪Our fates intertwined, embracing yet fighting♪

495
00:39:41,630 --> 00:39:42,490
It's you.

496
00:39:42,490 --> 00:39:43,160
♪The hardest bond to balance♪

497
00:39:44,150 --> 00:39:44,970
Where's His Highness?

498
00:39:46,820 --> 00:39:47,570
How should I know?

499
00:39:51,300 --> 00:39:53,090
Stay alive. I'm retreating.

500
00:40:02,980 --> 00:40:05,300
Bro... jump with me!

501
00:40:24,980 --> 00:40:28,490
All limbs intact, thank heavens I had a cushion.

502
00:40:33,360 --> 00:40:35,780
Can't attack openly, or the academy will find out.

503
00:40:42,300 --> 00:40:43,170
Lost your wits?

504
00:40:45,860 --> 00:40:47,860
It'd be easier if he really lost his wits.

505
00:40:51,630 --> 00:40:54,050
Say something. Are you alright?

506
00:40:54,470 --> 00:40:55,010
Speak to me.

507
00:40:57,630 --> 00:40:58,490
You're actually fine.

508
00:41:07,630 --> 00:41:08,170
Are you

509
00:41:10,340 --> 00:41:10,820
cold?

510
00:41:12,470 --> 00:41:14,130
Obviously, snow and ice are everywhere.

511
00:41:14,150 --> 00:41:15,090
Of course, I'm cold.

512
00:41:20,190 --> 00:41:21,970
What? Trying to trick me again?

513
00:41:22,630 --> 00:41:23,530
Don't move.

514
00:41:59,460 --> 00:42:00,650
Why's my whole body warming up?

515
00:42:06,340 --> 00:42:07,450
You're channeling your spirit power to me?

516
00:42:11,190 --> 00:42:13,170
No wonder I took a fancy to you, Metal Spirit Root.

517
00:42:13,420 --> 00:42:16,010
Putting others first, so kind and righteous.

518
00:42:16,670 --> 00:42:18,570
Those examinees are quite hopeful.

519
00:42:18,820 --> 00:42:19,740
Two more trials left.

520
00:42:26,190 --> 00:42:27,420
If I kill her now,

521
00:42:27,990 --> 00:42:29,610
the fox spirit may reveal itself to save her.

522
00:42:30,860 --> 00:42:33,740
Now's the chance to shatter her meridians.

523
00:42:38,160 --> 00:42:38,900
[The Eternal Fragrance]

524
00:42:38,900 --> 00:42:40,760
[Adapted from Shisilang's novel, The Eternal Fragrance]

525
00:42:52,800 --> 00:42:55,740
♪It's me, blinded by longing♪

526
00:42:55,900 --> 00:42:58,700
♪Every glance lands on you♪

527
00:42:58,860 --> 00:43:03,980
♪Fire and water clash, yet we cling inseparably♪

528
00:43:04,420 --> 00:43:07,260
♪Lotus broken, threads still bind us♪

529
00:43:07,580 --> 00:43:10,580
♪My heart calm till you stir storms and rain♪

530
00:43:11,220 --> 00:43:14,500
♪You are my destined rival♪

531
00:43:15,660 --> 00:43:20,620
♪Winters pass, springs come; bound for lifetimes, fate ties me to you♪

532
00:43:21,420 --> 00:43:26,740
♪Mountains, rivers, lakes and seas, I follow no one but you♪

533
00:43:27,300 --> 00:43:33,260
♪Bitterness brews sweet bliss, drained in one sip♪

534
00:43:33,700 --> 00:43:39,020
♪Love and feud balance out, I'm yours alone♪

535
00:43:39,140 --> 00:43:44,740
♪Fated foes, fate plays tricks; you complete my five elements♪

536
00:43:44,820 --> 00:43:50,420
♪Burning love, unbridled hatred, they suit each other well♪

537
00:43:50,580 --> 00:43:56,620
♪If you don't leave, I'll never abandon you♪

538
00:43:57,060 --> 00:44:05,580
♪We'll dwell in mortal dust, stay side by side till the end♪

539
00:44:14,820 --> 00:44:17,540
♪Sometimes I throw petty fits♪

540
00:44:17,820 --> 00:44:20,580
♪I blame all troubles on you♪

541
00:44:20,780 --> 00:44:25,900
♪Though distant on the surface, our souls resonate as one♪

542
00:44:26,340 --> 00:44:29,220
♪We wander far, parted to separate corners♪

543
00:44:29,500 --> 00:44:32,460
♪Yet my heart still leans toward you, my foe♪

544
00:44:33,140 --> 00:44:36,420
♪I sigh and laugh, defeated in this game of affection♪

545
00:44:37,660 --> 00:44:42,620
♪Winters pass, springs come; bound for lifetimes, fate ties me to you♪

546
00:44:43,340 --> 00:44:48,660
♪Mountains, rivers, lakes and seas, I follow no one but you♪

547
00:44:49,220 --> 00:44:55,180
♪Perhaps endless tangling is our silent bond♪

548
00:44:55,620 --> 00:45:00,940
♪Love and feud balance out, I'm yours alone♪

549
00:45:01,060 --> 00:45:06,660
♪Fated foes, fate plays tricks; you complete my five elements♪

550
00:45:06,740 --> 00:45:12,340
♪Burning love, unbridled hatred, they suit each other well♪

551
00:45:12,500 --> 00:45:18,580
♪If you don't leave, I'll never abandon you♪

552
00:45:19,180 --> 00:45:28,380
♪We'll dwell in mortal dust, stay side by side till the end♪