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(Episode 13)

Look at the fresh carrots I've bought today.

The vegetables I bought today are fresh too.

- Look at the leaves. - They do look fresh.

- Look. - Look over there!

Song was right. He has returned to life.

How is that possible?

I witnessed the incident myself.

His legs were broken. How is it possible for him to work here normally?

I heard that he recovered completely after our lady visited him.

Say, what do you think Lady has done to cure him?

How is it possible for one to restore broken limbs and revive the dead?

I'm sure she practices the dark arts.

Or maybe she isn't human at all.

She isn't human?

Is she a monster, then?

Maybe she's a monster.

All of you,

if you guys have that much free time on your hands,

go and turn over the soil in the backyard's flower garden again.

- Yes, sir. - Yes, sir.

- Let's hurry. - Yeah.

You are?

Housekeeper, when were you here?

Please pardon my rudeness. I didn't see you just now.

Excellent.

I swear this is the last time.

I'll never use magic recklessly again.

You knew there would be backlash if you used magic to alter one's fate.

Why did you still save that child?

Hua Ru Yue,

we're born as immortals. We enjoy immortality.

The lifespan of a mortal

is but a blink of an eye to us.

There's no difference between them and critters.

Don't tell me you would try to help a dying ant you see on the road.

It's not that I'm cold and cruel.

I just hope that you can prioritize yourself before saving others.

Understood.

Here.

I'll ignore you if you do this again.

Don't be angry, okay? I merely coughed up some blood.

I'll recover after taking some medicine.

The Xuan Heaven envoys would've found out, captured you,

and sent you to the Immortal Prison

had I not concealed what you did with my power.

Grandmaster, I knew you were devoted and care for the weak.

I knew you wouldn't just leave me in the lurch.

The medicine has gotten cold. You should finish it.

But speaking of which,

people are spreading rumors out there.

They say that something abnormal has happened in our residence.

Some people even say that I was operating my shops with demonic powers.

I'm Venerable Grandmaster, the true god of the Nine Heavens.

But those mortals? They actually said I was a demon.

What a joke.

Venerable Grandmaster, please stop being angry.

Why don't I cook for you as an apology?

Do you know how to cook?

I learned it from Mrs. Yang.

What do you want to eat?

What do you know how to make?

White Fungus Soup, Bitter Gourd and Pork Rib Soup,

and Winter Melon Soup with Kelp and Barley.

Why are all of them soup recipes?

Soups relieve body heatiness.

Your body seems heaty lately. You should drink some soup.

You...

Yue, I've come up with a conclusion.

I plan for us to stay together as we overcome the trial.

We won't be able to leave this place for the time being anyway.

It's just an ordinary love trial. I'm sure we can overcome it easily.

Is it delicious?

Let me amend it.

(Hua Ru Yue)

(Bai Jiu Si)

How long has he been here?

It must've been at least two decades.

It's time for him to leave.

Meng Chi.

It's been 20 years since you served us, right?

Lady, it's been 22 years.

I remember that you were still a boy when you first came here.

Now, your son is almost as tall as me.

Indeed. Huai Yu is growing up.

He has been growing taller and taller lately.

I'm glad to hear that.

Take this.

But Lady,

I mustn't.

Huai Yu loves to learn.

You mustn't let his prospects go to waste here.

Take this money and buy a house out there.

After that, find him a good academy.

With Huai Yu's talent,

I'm sure he can achieve success in the future.

If so, you don't need to worry about livinghood anymore. You can retire.

Lady, I appreciate your kind intention.

It's just that my life already belonged to you

ever since you saved me.

I once swore in front of the Primordial Father God's statue

that I was going to serve you my entire life

loyally without any changes.

I'm doing great. You don't need to look after me.

Now, you and I are no longer master and servant.

There's no need for you to remain here.

Lady!

Please allow me to remain here!

Lady!

I have to be away for some time.

Since you wish to remain here, look after Qichi Abode for me.

Yes, Lady.

Housekeeper Meng, I'm entrusting it to you now.

Our lady loves peace and quiet.

Once you guys are done with your chores,

you may rest inside your room.

Don't run around.

Do not enter her room no matter the circumstances.

And,

our lady loves sweet potatoes during winter.

You guys must tend to the sweet potato patch in our courtyard.

Make sure to water and fertilize them on time.

Do not slack off even for a single day.

Yes, sir.

Housekeeper Meng, I heard that your son was an official.

If so, why are you serving her like a slave?

Isn't it better for you to leave and enjoy a luxurious life?

The master dislikes those who gossip, and neither do I.

If you want to remain here,

speak less and do more.

I'll remember that.

Housekeeper Meng, here's a letter for you.

A letter for me?

My grandson wrote this to me.

Lady.

It's late. Do you need anything?

I have a grandson.

He's currently an official.

I don't know what crime he has been convicted of,

but he'll be executed in a few more days.

I know him the best.

He was the purest and kindest soul since he was a child.

He would never commit any evil deeds.

I'm sure there's a misunderstanding.

Lady.

I know that you aren't a mortal.

Please

help him out.

Please help him.

Everything has its cause and consequence.

Even I cannot interfere with the law of nature.

Sorry for bothering you.

I've overstepped my boundaries.

It doesn't matter.

It's late. You should head back.

Lady, please rest early.

I shall take my leave.

Master, Housekeeper Meng has passed away.

Lady.

What is it?

This is Song Jin, our new housekeeper.

I brought him here to introduce him to you.

Greetings, Lady.

Our new housekeeper?

Where's Meng Chi? Has he returned to his hometown?

All living beings in this world have a certain ability,

that is to connect their own existence

with all things in the universe.

All humans have six senses.

The sense of sight, hearing, smell, taste, touch, and mind.

Only one of your senses was damaged.

But you can make up for it as long as you work hard enough.

Really?

(Why do you like the color gold?)

(The night is long. Only the sun brings clarity.)

(The color gold represents hope.)

The night is long, and the morning sun hasn't arrived.

Although a candle's flame is weak, it can still dispel one's loneliness

and bring hope to us.

(To Grandfather Meng Chi)

I don't know if it's true or not.

What kind of crime has Magistrate Meng committed?

They said that he took bribes and embezzled government funds.

How could that be? Magistrate Meng is a just official.

He would never do something like that.

- Yeah. - How is that possible?

I'm sure he was framed.

Yeah. I'm sure that's the case.

An imperial edict was issued concerning the Censor.

Meng Chang Qin, county magistrate of Huan'an County,

who was imprisoned for corruption and accepting bribes,

misappropriated official complaints,

leading to widespread deaths in Huai'an.

The people suffered greatly, with decay spreading and thousands perishing.

As an official, he would exhaust all of his power.

- He would... - Are you not done yet?

I'm already tired of kneeling.

Why don't you skip to the last part?

By the emperor's mighty decree, the execution

will be carried out today!

Finally!

- Lord Meng! - Lord Meng!

Carry out the punishment!

- Lord Meng! - Lord Meng!

You mustn't do it!

Lord Meng is a good official!

He mustn't be executed!

- No! - He's a good official!

- Don't do it! - No!

- Don't execute him! - No!

Stand back!

Stand back! Stop pushing!

Don't kill him!

Stand back!

Don't kill him!

That's some fine wine, you know?

What a waste.

- Stand back! - Lord Meng!

Stop pushing!

Stand back!

- Lord Meng! - Don't execute him!

- Stop! - No!

Stand back!

Don't execute him!

Lord Meng!

Stand back!

Lord Meng!

Hurry and execute him!

- Don't kill him! - Stop!

Don't...

- Who are... - Meng Chang Qin.

That's me.

Are you Meng Chi's grandson?

- Lord Meng! - Lord Meng!

Why is he missing?

Where's Lord Meng?

My Lord, what should we do?

What else? Dispatch a pursuit order!

Capture Meng Chang Qin at all costs!

(To Bai Jiu Si)

(I'm heading out to tend to some trivial affairs.)

(Do not look for me. I shall return soon.)

What was that?

Are you a deity?

Or are you a demon?

You uttered my grandfather's name just now.

Do you know him?

What's your relationship with him?

Don't tell me you're my grandmother.

I've never seen her before.

I only heard from my grandfather that she was gentle and virtuous.

You do fit the bill.

Are you okay?

(Those who alter a mortal's fate with their power will receive a backlash.)

Where are you going?

That's none of your business.

Where should I go, then?

That's none of my business.

I'm a fugitive, you know?

You should be a good person until the end and show me a clear path.

Are you okay?

I told you to take me with you, yet you didn't want to.

Just look at you. Those wild dogs would've ripped you to shreds

had I not rescued you.

But you don't need to thank me.

You've saved my life before.

Now, I've saved yours.

One life for another.

Now, we're even.

This smells great.

Listen, I'm the best when it comes to grilling rabbits.

I was trained from a young age by climbing mountains and crossing rivers.

You have to take me with you once you eat this, okay?

You're noisy.

It's better than being as uninteresting as you.

Here.

I don't need it.

Just take it.

You're a cultivator, yet you're shy and hesitant.

I didn't expect you to be this small-minded.

What actual crimes have you committed?

None.

If so, why are you trying to execute you?

That's because I'm a just and impartial official.

How is it wrong for an official to be just and impartial?

I'm not in the wrong here.

The ones at fault are those idle officials and the officialdom itself.

I refused to join their ranks. That's why they framed me.

These officials spend their days plotting against each other.

It's no fun at all.

I wanted to quit anyway.

Guide me to the path of cultivation.

Once I achieve enlightenment, I'll return to Huai'an

and teach those corrupt officials a lesson.

After that,

I'll point my finger at the stupid emperor and insult him.

You can't even recognize the talent of a great person like me.

That's why you deserve to be manipulated by those scheming evil-doers.

What a lousy emperor!

What's the matter?

Do you think I'm truly talented as well?

Do you intend to take me as your disciple?

I just think that you're nothing like your grandfather.

Of course. My grandfather isn't as handsome as me.

This is all I have for my burial fund.

I'll take you to the city and buy some good food

once the city gate is open tomorrow.

Consider it as my gift for becoming your disciple.

You have a burial fund at such a young age?

That's right.

On my very first day, I carried a coffin into the county yamen.

I was determined to show that I wouldn't submit to the powerful.

It's just the officialdom.

You're making it as if it's more terrifying than Hell itself.

I suppose you have no idea.

When fame and fortune are involved,

some people will be more terrifying than Hell itself.

Why don't I tell you about my ridiculous experiences?

That was lame.

"That was lame."

Everyone, please listen to me.

Do you guys know why the drought happened?

That's due to the drought dragon from the north.

The drought dragon?

The drought dragon is the steed of a female demon.

Back then, she was trapped by the Yellow Emperor north of the Chi River.

The drought dragon escaped successfully.

Everywhere it passes,

the surrounding land for miles around is all cracked and dry.

The wells have run dry, and the crops yield nothing.

So, do you have any ways to deal with the drought dragon?

Yeah. Can you do anything about it?

Naturally.

The drought dragon can only be killed with one thing.

What is it?

It's this very Xuanze Sword.

It's made from the shell of the ancient beast, the Xuan Turtle.

It was tempered by fierce wind and extreme cold.

Unsheathing this sword alone will summon a huge storm.

The drought dragon can definitely be slain with this!

That's amazing.

Since it's that amazing,

why didn't you go and slay the dragon yourself?

A soul is contained within the sword. It chooses its wielder.

Only those who are powerful are able to wield it.

My knowledge and power are limited.

I'm not strong enough to wield the sword.

That's complete nonsense.

You're just lying to us.

If you have time for his nonsense,

you should pay your respects at the Dragon King Temple.

Wait. Listen...

- That's not it. - Let's go.

Hey! Wait!

Buddy!

- Buddy. - What are you doing?

We have an affinity with each other. The original price is 700 coins.

I'll sell you for 500 copper coins. What do you think?

- I don't want it. - Wait!

Fine. 300 copper coins.

300, huh?

- What do you think? - I'll pass.

Wait! Buddy!

Stop the carriage!

Halt.

Are you for sale?

I'm Zhu.

I can cook, rear livestock,

and even do needlework.

I can clean your residence as well.

I only require two sacks of rice in exchange.

Do you know how old you are?

You're not worth anything.

But this girl...

My daughter isn't for sale. Only I am for sale.

I already said it. You're worthless.

No one wants you even if you only demand one sack of rice.

But this daughter of yours is quite beautiful.

She's sweet and charming.

She's worth two sacks of rice.

Sir, my child is not for sale! Please spare her!

I said, I want her.

- Come with me! - Let go!

- Sir! - Let go!

- Sir! - Let go!

Sir!

- How dare you bite me? - Sir!

You're asking for it!

Sir, please let her off!

- Please spare her! - Someone!

Take this lass and put her in my carriage!

Let go!

I won't even give you a single grain of rice!

- Please spare her! - You scoundrel!

This...

I'll beat all of you up!

Are you guys useless?

Hurry and beat him up!

You useless fool! Go and beat him up!

Beat him up...