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=Ancient Love Poetry=

=Episode 37=

Over the past 60,000 years,

the God Realm has been silent,

and True Gods never showed up again.

Wars and natural disasters have become

the new norm in the Human Realm.

To stop innocent people from suffering,

I colluded with the Heavenly Empress

but turned out to be her tool.

Right now, death is inevitable

and I deserve it.

But my concern is that without me,

the evil force will gush out

and wreak havoc on humans again.

I totally failed True God Bai Jue.

I promise

that I’ll drive out the evil force

and protect the Human Realm

for the next 100 years.

In 100 years, the Ghost Suppressing Tower will be returned

to suppress the evil force.

You are of great virtues.

The Three Realms will be safe under your watch.

You’ve guarded against evil force

for the past 60,000 years.

That’s something as great as

all the Gods did back then.

Young Goddess,

don’t waste time seeking justice for me.

After all, Prince Jingyang is His Majesty’s son.

Knowing that you’ve forgiven me,

I’ll die with no regrets.

I wish...

we’d come sooner.

Houchi,

don’t be too hard on yourself.

Jingjian.

Fengran.

Is everything all right?

I...

My brother was guilty,

but I didn’t have the heart

to turn him in to Father.

That wasn’t your fault.

Don’t beat yourself up over it.

As a member of the Heavenly Palace,

I was born

to protect the people and the Three Realms.

But by doing that,

I’d lose my brother.

If I chose to protect him,

what about other people?

Even if they all blame you,

you still have me. I...

You’re also one of the victims.

Your foster father died due to him,

but I...

Truth is

I’m weak.

I don’t deserve you.

Enough!

Is that your answer?

You mean it?

Yes.

♪Large memories are for you♪

Fine.

From this moment onward,

the next time we meet,

we’ll be just friends.

♪I can’t help missing you But I can only hug your back♪

This halidom of my father’s.

Once tied,

it links two hearts for eternity.

♪Write down our whispers♪

Look. When you smile like this,

you are no longer a wood face

and look very nice.

Smile more.

Be a man, okay?

Do you love me

or not?

Just say it!

I know I love you.

If you love me back,

I’ll live and die with you.

Nothing will tear us apart.

♪When tears dizzy the smile♪

♪How much luck do I need♪

♪To get myself♪

♪Be always stuck♪

♪In your heart♪

(Temple of Love)

Dear Heaven,

I, Bai Shuo, sincerely hope all Gods and Immortals

will bless Miss Immortal

and Qingmu.

May they live happily ever after.

May they live happily ever after

and have tons of children and happiness.

Lord Bi Xi’s merits are unrivaled

for protecting the Human Realm for 60,000 years,

but none of them knows him.

I’m nowhere near his level

yet they worship me so much.

Houchi,

if you’re going to the Heavenly Palace

to report Jingyang’s crimes,

I’ll go with you.

What’s the use of

impeaching him before His Majesty?

He wouldn’t bring his son to justice

for Lord Bi Xi.

I didn’t realize until now

that in the Three Realms,

the supremacy

all lies in power.

My reckless move

would only get the Qingchi Palace and Father into trouble.

We must

think up a perfect plan

before taking any action.

Now that Lord Bi Xi

entrusted you

with the safety of the Human Realm for the next 100 years,

I can’t sit by and do nothing

while you purify the evil force

on Hidden Mountain.

You can count on me.

I’ll also try to locate

and get rid of it in the Three Realms

to make the Human Realm safer.

Thank you, Qingmu.

Houchi,

if you’re dedicated to protecting the Three Realms,

then your wish is my command.

What’s wrong?

I think I’ve heard that before.

Of course, you have.

Ever since our encounter on Mount Lookout,

I’ve said that

a million times.

You simply didn’t take it to heart.

Didn’t I?

Why is that sigh?

Are you mad?

It suddenly came to me

that we’re getting married

without the cross-cupped wine.

We can drink now.

Here?

Absolutely not!

Where do you suggest then?

I have a secret place just for us.

♪Your tall figure♪

♪Is even clear in the haze♪

♪I save some time♪

♪To exchange it for you♪

♪Every second sounds so sweet♪

♪Until I meet you♪

♪I make every attempt♪

♪To have the next life♪

♪When we meet again♪

♪I’ll travel around with you without hesitation♪

♪Listen♪

♪We feel each other♪

♪And get close♪

My love,

from now on,

we share weal and woe together

for all eternity.

I wish we’d be accompanied

by the moon

and stars on our big night.

Don’t they look like stars?

♪Time disturb my feelings♪

They’re better and prettier.

I know.

Better and prettier indeed.

You’re leaving for Hidden Mountain tomorrow.

How I wish you could stay!

So do I.

♪Is even clear♪

♪I save some time♪

♪To exchange it for you♪

♪Every second sounds so sweet♪

♪Until I meet you♪

♪I make every attempt♪

♪To have the next life♪

♪When we meet again♪

♪I’ll travel around with you without hesitation♪

♪Listen♪

♪We feel each other♪

♪And get close♪

♪For a little talk♪

♪If it’s such a good time and such a beautiful scenery♪

♪Hope♪

♪Go with me♪

♪I am so sure♪

♪To have you with me♪

♪Is like to have oxygen to breathe♪

♪The way to happiness♪

♪We don’t know what will happen ahead♪

♪Experience all the surprises♪

♪Listen♪

♪We feel each other♪

(Hidden Mountain)

♪For a little talk♪

♪If it’s such a good time and such a beautiful scenery♪

♪There’s you♪

I once heard

the Nine-tailed Fox had been sealed

on this Hidden Mountain in ancient times.

The seal is still as overwhelming

as it was 60,000 years ago.

True God’s seal

isn’t like any other seals.

I’ve checked with Jingjian.

Although the barrier here

keeps immortals and demons away,

Weapon Spirits are exceptions.

My paper boy happens to be under that category.

It can go with you.

Don’t forget to send me messages regularly

or I’ll get worried.

One more thing.

Do you have the desserts and nuts from Jiaye

with you?

Yes.

And the medicine and Spiritual Talismans, too?

You’re much stronger than before,

but those beasts are way too many.

I don’t want you to get injured.

I have them.

You are nagging.

I can’t help...

♪Where are you♪

♪Your young face♪

♪Goes with memories♪

♪And is sealed in time♪

♪My thoughts in eyes are now blocked between my eyebrows♪

In 100 years,

don’t forget to come and pick me up.

I’ll be right here waiting for you.

♪Dreams are imperfect♪

And,

there’s something else

you need to do.

What is it?

It’s about Jingyang.

♪How are we destined to meet♪

♪Tide rushes and the moon rises♪

That’s about it.

I’m leaving.

♪But can’t wake up the helpless love♪

♪It’s dreamlike♪

♪And it’s also aimless♪

♪For one single glance at you♪

♪I don’t regret cultivating myself♪

Houchi...

♪Even if I have to love alone♪

Chang Que,

what time is it?

Your Grace,

it’s a little after 7:00 AM.

Her Grace must’ve arrived at Hidden Mountain by now.

Aren’t you going to say goodbye to her?

No need.

Does it pain you

seeing her exiling herself?

However, I feel won’t change anything.

She insists on leaving

while I want her to stay.

That must be Heaven’s will.

I fear...

I can only pray for 100 years of peace.

This place has been sealed for 60,000 years.

How come the God power left

is still so threatening?

Why is it a bamboo house over there?

This is

Boxuan’s residence at Mount Lookout.

Who moved it all the way here?

Jingyuan?

What brings you here?

Need you ask?

I’ve left everything behind

only to come here and keep you company.

Aren’t you deeply moved?

I’ve made it very clear yesterday

that I’m Houchi,

not some Shanggu you said.

Please stop messing with me.

I’ve already known that you had

placed the barrier here.

You’re free to come and go.

Please leave.

I’m here to receive punishment

and I don’t need your company.

All right, all right.

I knew

you’d say that.

But finally, there’s this place

that you can’t get out

and Qingmu can’t get in.

I’m staying no matter what.

Nobody can make me leave.

Why are you doing this?

Qingmu and I have already married...

Stop there.

Don’t get me wrong.

You’re all alone here.

I’m simply worried.

Besides, this place has been abandoned for 60,000 years.

You can’t find anything here.

If I leave,

how are you going to get by the next 100 years?

That’s why you brought the bamboo house here?

Smart move, huh?

Do you like it?

They stink!

Why do you need them?

Roast chicken is my father’s favorite.

Once I get out,

I can’t go home empty-handed.

Aren’t you thoughtful

and planning ahead?

Those chickens and ducks are smelly.

Their feathers are everywhere.

If they make you uncomfortable,

you are free to leave.

You know what?

I’ve been trying to make a duster,

and those feathers just come in handy.

Before Houchi left for the Mountain,

she asked me to tell you

that it’s up to you to make Jingyang’s deeds public or not.

What does she mean?

Clearly,

she hopes you can talk some sense into him

and stop him from going further on the wrong path.

Bi Xi is gone.

Jingyang’s death won’t bring him back.

It’s better for him and everyone else

to redeem himself

by serving the public.

Houchi is surprisingly lenient.

I’m so ashamed!

That’s my wife.

Qingmu,

I can’t tell my father

the truth,

but I’ll do my best to persuade Jingyang

into righting his wrongs.

Thank you for trusting me so much.

You should have this.

(Human Realm City Map)

I took this from the Heavenly Palace.

Ever since the evil force leaked

and polluted the Human Realm,

heavenly guards have inspected the Human Realm

and marked every place

affected by the evil force.

Follow the map

and you can get rid of it.

Thanks.

Why are you following me?

To get rid of the evil force of course.

No need.

You should stay at the Heavenly Palace.

My brother

caused this huge mess.

I can handle it.

The peace talk between immortals and demons is pending

among other important affairs.

His Majesty is going to need your help.

Your talents can be

put into better use here

than cleansing the evil force with me.

Just stay and assist His Majesty.

If I don’t do anything,

I’ll live with a guilty conscience.

Other things aside,

you should put more thoughts

into yourself and Fengran.

Jingjian.

I know you’re caught in a dilemma.

But if you keep running away,

you won’t get back what you lost.

It’ll be too late to regret it then.

Is that your answer?

Fine.

From this moment onward,

the next time we meet,

we’ll be just friends.

Your Highness.

Your Highness.

It’s been a while since you came to our Palace.

I’ll go tell Lady Fengran.

That’s unnecessary.

I’m here for Qingmu...

What am I thinking?

He’s left for the Human Realm

to deal with the evil force.

I’ll drop by some other day.

Your Highness,

don’t leave so soon.

Please come in for tea.

Lady Fengran will call me rude

if she knows you leave like this.

Sorry, I’m needed elsewhere.

I’ll visit her next time.

Good day.

Yes.

That was odd.

I know he didn’t come here for Lord Qingmu,

but for Lady Fengran.

Wait.

I’ve got to report to her.

My lady,

ever since you returned from the Human Realm,

you’ve been wielding your sword every day.

I’m tired if you aren’t.

My lady!

My lady!

My lady, I saw Prince Jingjian outside.

Really?

Ask him to leave.

He already did.

He left?

Where did you see him?

He was outside the gate just now,

claiming that he was here for Lord Qingmu.

I asked him to come in for tea but he said no.

He’d come by another day.

According to Qingmu,

Jingjian would see him off today.

What a lousy excuse!

I hate the most

that he’s always shilly-shallying.

I won’t forgive him forever!

My lady,

so you fell out with him?

No wonder you’ve been practicing so hard

with no appetite for food or drinks.

Nonsense!

He and I are done.

Don’t ever bring up

his name again!

Listen, you two,

if you do that again,

I’ll cut off

your tongues!

Get out of my sight!

Yes.

Wait for me.

Let’s go.

Which daredevil

get on your nerves, Lady Fengran?

Your Grace.

Don’t make fun of me, Your Grace.

The Heavenly Palace is never an ally.

From now on,

all their members are unwelcome here.

I’ve never seen Jingjian

as one of them.

He’s upright and kind

with a lot of potential.

If he wants,

my door is always open to him.

Your Grace,

you know he isn’t what you said.

Upright and kind? No way!

He’s nothing but a liar

and a knucklehead!

Losing your temper can’t solve your problems.

As the younger prince of the Heavenly Palace,

he must be responsible for all Three Realms.

He wasn’t born only to love

and be loved.

More importantly,

the Heavenly Palace and us have never been friends.

You also have an issue with Jingyang.

Won’t it be reckless

and irresponsible

if he makes empty promises to you

regardless of his standpoint?

But he...

All right.

Trust me.

In my eyes, he’s thoughtful.

You can depend on him.

Think that over.

Until now,

you’re still turning the facts upside down.

60,000 years ago,

it’s you who killed Yue...

The Demon God hasn’t regained his power of True God,

but it’s only a matter of time before he tracks me down

and takes revenge for Yuemi.

My only option is to become stronger!

Didn’t you call yourself a skilled cook?

Come on,

you almost burned down the house!

I wonder how your Xuanjing Palace is still intact.

If this house is burned,

I can make you another one.

Once the smoke is gone,

I’ll try again.

Again?

If you keep cooking,

I won’t make it to 100 years.

How could I give up?

I said

I’d take care of you.

Cooking you food is my job.

I’ll do it.

That’s not right.

I’m here to look after you.

You shouldn’t do anything.

I’m a genius!

Even Qingmu hasn’t tried

Houchi’s food.

I beat him to it.

I wonder what Qingmu is doing.

It’s you!

You’ve been following me around

in all six cities in the Human Realm?

Your Grace,

if you’re doing that for fear of me telling on Prince Jingyang,

then you can stop now.

Houchi has made Prince Jingjian decide

what to do.

I won’t have any objections.

You should go back, Your Grace.

Qingmu, I...

I simply meant to thank you.

Are you telling me

that we can’t even be friends?

To me,

you are and will forever be Princess Jingzhao.

Evil force is still around.

I must eliminate it as soon as possible.

Please leave me alone, Your Grace.

As powerful as the seal is,

heavenly herbs are all over the Hidden Mountain.

I can bring them back to Chang Que to make medicine.

That’s Dixiu, a heavenly herb, dating back to ancient times.

The Classic of Mountains and Rivers says

Dixiu grows yellow followers and bears black fruits.

It can allay anger

and concerns.

I want Qingmu to have it.

Is it his letter?

Dear Houchi,

how have you been?

(Bai’s Mansion) We’ve been apart for two years.

How’s it going on Hidden Mountain?

Back here in Dibei Town, it’s already late autumn.

Shuo is a big girl now.

♪Year after year time goes by♪

♪Don’t be afraid Fate comes back♪

♪Rain floods♪

I got too anxious to sleep

when you mentioned Jingyuan in your last letter,

so I went to ask the Demons about him

in the midst of eradicating evil force.

♪Years have passed♪

Chang Qin told me

the mighty Demon God

also has a weakness

that is, he gets drunk easily.

If you’re bored with him,

feed him liquor made with my recipe.

He’ll fall into a slumber for days.

That way, you can regain your peace.

♪I’d wait through the lifetime♪

I’ve tried

your recipe.

It didn’t knock him out

but gave him diarrhea.

You’re

as naughty as you were

two years ago.

Houchi,

by the time you receive this letter,

I’ve left for cities

near the North Sea.

It’s said hawthorn berries there are the best.

Your dear husband will get you some.

♪I never regret and let no one replace you♪

♪Hope we’ll figure out the past♪

♪When we wake up♪

The Hidden Mountain is splendid.

I wish we could

enjoy the amazing view here together.

Lately, I’ve been channeling my power

to purify evil force

according to your map.

Your safety is always my concern

as long as you’re out tracing evil force.

Do take care of yourself

to spare me from worries.

♪Tears turn into clouds♪

♪And rain drops♪

Houchi, I didn’t know 100 years

would be so long.

♪I’ll♪

♪Enjoy a free life with you♪

♪For a thousand years♪

Jingyang?

How is that possible?

Don’t worry too much, Your Majesty.

That’s only my speculation.

More evidence is needed.

Jingyang wasn’t happy

when Wu Huan went to the Nether World.

But if he’s responsible for the evil force in the Human Realm

and Bi Xi’s disappearance,

I won’t cover for him.

All of us appreciate

your fairness, Your Majesty.

There’s one more thing

that requires your decision.

Immortals and demons went to war at the Demon Region earlier.

Demons accused us

of holding their members hostage.

At first,

I thought that was merely their excuse

to wage war.

However,

I accidentally found

those missing demons

who should’ve been in the Heavenly Prison.

They all died horribly.

Energy dried up.

All looked haggard.

Devilish Energy!

The Devil God was eliminated

by Gods 60,000 years ago,

but resentment, hatred and evil

can all demonize humans.

If the missing demons

were set free deliberately,

whoever did that must be one of us.

Donghua, this is serious.

Keep it secret

before everything is checked out.

Yes, Your Majesty.

I won’t say a word to others.

Father.

What’s the emergency?

Is it about the Demon Region again?

Don’t panic.

I didn’t summon you

for the war.

I need you to go to the Parasol Forest.

Parasol Forest?

Elder Feng Yun made your mother

Leader of the Feng Clan before he passed away,

but as his successor,

she’s been stuck in the Nether World for nearly 100 years.

The Feng Clan can’t be leaderless.

You’re her son,

hence the heir to her position.

But Father,

I’m still too young and unqualified for it.

What’s more,

Mother will soon be back

from the Nether World.

I’ve made my decision,

period.

As my son,

you have nothing to worry about.

You may leave.

Yes.

What?

His Majesty entrusted Jingjian with the Feng Clan!

Your Highness,

I know how much the Feng Clan means to you,

but Prince Jingjian is your son.

What’s wrong with him taking charge of it?

Sorry, I overstepped the boundary.

I don’t have to hide it from you.

There’s something

in the Parasol Forest of the Feng Clan

that I wish to keep from Jingjian.

What’s the status

of the demons that we need?

Everything goes as you planned.

Spiritual power of demons in this core

can purify the devil power in your system.

If I had been more careful,

the devil power wouldn’t have been in my system.

One misstep only leads to more.

At this stage, all I can do

is cleanse my polluted energy

with immortals and demons’ power.

Don’t worry, Your Highness.

I’ll bring you

as much as you need.

Since I became the Leader,

I’ve devoted myself to the Feng Clan.

Over the past 60,000 years,

the Parasol Forest has been under my protection.

The whole clan puts me on a pedestal.

They owe me.

It’s time for them to pay me back.

Are you going to

sacrifice them?

The Feng Clan has been around for hundreds of thousands of years.

No one has ever been near my level.

If I’m degraded to a demon,

that’ll bring the Clan down,

and destroy it eventually.

Hundreds of lives

are a small price to pay

for the sake of our honor.

Your Highness...

You’ve been with me for years.

If something bad

happens to me,

you can’t get away with it, either.

I understand.

How has Elder Danfeng been?

The same as before.

Acting crazy all day.

I heard death is only a matter of time.

I’ve attached my Spiritual Strength on this instruction feather.

Go ahead

and bring it to Elder Danfeng.

Are you going to...

That’s to purify my energy

and keep everything in the Forest safe.

I have no choice.

Yes.

Seriously?

I’ve made that dish more than once.

It’s not as good as yours,

but it can’t be that bad.

My fault.

I shouldn’t have

eaten that much in the morning.

I’m probably stuffed.

Here.

Try this fish.

Fresh from the water.

It’s the best.

Come on,

open your mouth.

Houchi,

I know you’re weak,

but still, you’re an immortal.

How come you’re acting like a fragile human?

Are you coming down with...?

How does

my spiritual power become like this?

Silver and red power.

Houchi,

are you pregnant?

Houchi,

it’s the natural law

for men and women

and all beings to reproduce.

Although we’re different from humans,

you don’t need to...

Houchi.

Houchi? Houchi!

Let’s keep this secret

until we see Qingmu again.

How strange!

The Parasol Forest has never been so quiet before.

What’s happening?

Oh, no!

The Feng Clan must be in trouble!

Fengran!

What are you doing here?

Yuck!

You seem fine.

Better leave now.

Something is happening in the Forest.

Lady Fengran, may I ask

about your source of information?

Drop that tone.

Don’t be pretentious.

Whatever.

I’m not as petty as you are.

See for yourself.

“My days are numbered.

I hope I can see you before I die.

It’s about your background.”

Your background?

Who wrote you that letter?

No idea.

All I know is it’s from the Feng Clan.

Feng Clan?

That handwriting seems familiar.

It looks like Elder Danfeng’s of the Feng Clan.

Elder Danfeng?

I must find him.

Qingmu, what are you doing?

What demon are you?

Remove your disguise!

Qingmu, are you out of your mind?

What demon?

I’m Fengran!

Are you demonized

that you don’t even recognize me?

Jingjian,

don’t be fooled by her look.

♪Year after year time goes by♪

♪Don’t be afraid Fate comes back♪

♪Rain floods and memories last♪

♪I won’t stop missing you no matter what♪

♪Years have passed and I keep staying♪

♪I experience endless sadness but never leave♪

♪Staying away and loving you greatly♪

♪I’d wait through the lifetime♪

♪I spend years waiting for returned birds♪

♪I never regret and let no one replace you♪

♪Hope we’ll figure out the past when we wake up♪

♪I’ll finally confess to you♪

♪Along the way I watch flowers bloom and wither♪

♪Maybe we part because we’ll meet again♪

♪Tears turn into clouds and rain drops♪

♪When everything works out♪

♪I’ll enjoy a free life with you for a thousand years♪