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HE RESIDENCE

You're all bad people.

All liars.

-Is she drunk? -She looks nice.

Miss, are you all right?

You're heartless.

Someone new caught your eye and you've forgotten me.

You made me promises.

What do you take me for?

A tool that you can discard after using it?

Don't spout such nonsense!

I'd be dead if Mr. Zhou and Elder He hear that.

What's all this noise?

-Mr. Zhou. -Mr. Zhou.

You'll disturb Elder He. Do you want to die?

Why is there a tavern girl here? Drive her away.

Mr. Zhou, she seems to be...

What a timely gift.

What are you waiting for? Bring her inside.

What are you doing?

Let me go. I want to go home!

-I'm bringing you home. -I want to go home!

Let me go.

You're a man!

Did you trick me?

I tricked you.

You have a death wish!

-Condensed Thunder Prison! -Master, save me!

Don't waste your energy.

Where do you think you are?

You're in my territory!

Nobody will save you even if you scream your lungs out!

Someone save me!

Bastard.

Die!

How dare you grope me!

I would've killed him if you didn't knock him out.

Let's drink.

Don't we need him alive? Why did you hit him so hard?

I remember you said to beat him to death.

You didn't have to hit so hard.

What was I supposed to do?

Who are you people?

You can't tell?

Can't you tell?

I see.

You two are working together.

Yes. So what, old lascivious scum?

Release me if you value your lives!

I am a six-star envoy of Qianling Cult.

Qianling Cult will hunt you to the end of the earth

if you harm a hair on my head!

Didn't you hear me?

I am Qianling Cult's--

Pretend I didn't say a thing.

Elder He?

Elder He?

Elder He?

Mr. Zhou, what has happened?

Something has happened to Elder He

and he's missing.

What are we going to do?

Why don't we report this to the cult and send people to investigate?

No.

I brought the girl here.

I won't be able to escape blame.

He has always strutted around in front of me.

It might not be

a bad thing that he's gone missing.

Mr. Zhou.

I will keep this secret for you.

I didn't hear anything.

HE RESIDENCE

Elder He!

Why did you leave me?

-How could you leave me? -Elder?

Is that Elder He?

Elder He was attacked by villains

and has heroically died for our beliefs.

Mr. Zhou, what should we do?

The attacker was vicious.

Elder He's body is covered with a deadly poison.

Your powers aren't strong enough. Don't touch him.

Rest assured.

I will investigate this.

Do not alert the higher-ups or none of us will escape censure.

We must keep Elder He's death a secret.

Nobody should say a word or we will all die.

Do you understand?

-Understood. -Understood.

From this moment on, I will take over as the elder.

All matters in this residence are to be arranged according to my orders.

-Yes. -Yes.

Wang Lu, you must be sick of living.

How dare you use me in a sideshow!

I'll kill you right now!

Impudence!

How dare you yell in front of my master?

I'll have her bind you with a nine-layer seal!

Darling, if you truly want to seal away that lowly, evil woman,

I'll lend you a helping hand.

Wang Wu, come quickly!

Fine, you win this time!

I can't stand you suddenly jumping out to scare people!

Yes, I'm so scared.

Me too.

Is that the legendary Kunshan Sword?

You're not too ignorant.

Are you from Lingjian Sect?

I am who I am.

Wang Lu, Successor Disciple of Lingjian Sect.

You called her "Master."

Are you Wang Wu?

I'm the one who destroyed Qianling Cult's branch in Baiyue Country.

Trying to scare me?

Would a Lingjian Sect elder

turned herself into a cow to seduce me?

I would never believe that!

A cow, you say?

You're right, I'm not.

I...

I'm sorry!

I'm blind to who is before me!

Please have mercy and spare my life.

Master, take a seat.

Just leave this to me.

I said, sit.

Elder Wang Wu, appease your anger.

Spill the truth.

Go ahead and ask.

I will reveal everything I know.

Who is the leader of your cult?

My rank is low so I have never seen the cult leader in person.

But you at least know where the headquarters is, right?

Well, I also don't know that.

You don't know anything. What do I need you for?

I'm just an envoy in charge of a single branch.

I only manage Wuhou County.

I really know nothing about the headquarters!

Fine. Then I'll ask you about Wuhou County.

What's with the girl group?

"Girl group"?

Do you mean the group of saintesses?

They were kidnapped from every part of the country.

What kind of spell did you cast over them that can make them

forget who they are?

It is our cult leader's unique spell.

It can control someone's mind undetected.

If the person remains disobedient--

Then you feed her poison so she is trapped for life.

You know the tricks of the trade!

Enough talking. Where's the antidote? Hand it over.

I'll be honest. I only fooled around with the saintesses.

Zhou Mingrui is the one who did all the evil deeds!

He also has the antidote.

Have you all heard? Elder He was poisoned and died!

He's dead?

Qian Yu, Mr. Zhou has prohibited anybody from speaking of this.

Let's not talk about it.

Wait.

Don't you think this is a great chance?

What are you thinking?

The antidote! It must be in Elder He's room.

He's already dead. Why don't we try to find a way to escape?

Qian Xun, have you lost your mind?

We vowed to be loyal to Qianling Cult for the rest of our lives.

My name is not Qian Xun.

I am Xiaolan.

I'm from Wang Family Village in Gou'er Mountain of Wuhou County.

I have my own name and family.

You all do too.

It's just that we've had our memories erased.

Do you want to live the rest of your life enslaved by others?

What nonsense are you saying?

I'll report you to Mr. Zhou.

Report what about her?

Mr. Zhou.

I mean, Elder Zhou.

Don't be nervous. Speak slowly.

Tell me in detail.

If you dare lie to me,

I'll have you fed to the dogs.

Speak!

It's Qian Xun!

She wants to steal the antidote

and incited the others to leave Qianling Cult.

If I spoke a word of untruth, I shall die an agonizing death.

What more do you have to say?

Elder, have mercy. Qian Xun isn't--

Kill me if you wish.

Guards!

Take her away.

Let me go!

Let me go!

After all of this, you're not the one in charge?

Who says I'm not?

I just don't want to do such despicable things.

I'll be honest with you.

I was once an Inner Court disciple of the honorable Qingchuan Sect.

However, I was kicked out of the sect after breaking a rule.

That's how I ended up at Qianling Cult.

Having been accepted into Qingchuan Sect proves you have a good aptitude.

Why would you associate with these lowlifes?

I was blinded by greed.

What has Qianling Cult offered you for you to give up your morals?

You might not believe me,

but the majority of Qianling Cult elders came from honorable sects.

We all have one thing in common.

Mediocre aptitude and low potential.

There is only one option besides falling into despair.

Find a shortcut.

Qianyuan Ranxue Technique, right?

I know you look down on this inferior and dishonest technique.

But when we have no other options,

Qianyuan Ranxue Technique is like a gift from heaven!

It can allow you to quickly achieve a breakthrough in cultivation.

If it works, then who cares if my lifespan is shortened?

Rather than wasting our time doing nothing,

why shouldn't we give it a try?

Tell me, what should I do?

What can I do?

I don't have enough potential.

I don't have enough wisdom.

I've reached the end of the road in my cultivation.

If I don't use extreme methods,

how can I improve?

In this world,

aside from those

very few people with great talent,

tell me,

who hasn't encountered obstructions in their cultivation paths?

Instead of wasting your time

in front of the barriers of fools,

why don't you transform your life

and use it to your advantage?

I also want to be glorified.

Just the same as that stupid fool.

Are you ridiculing me?

Exceptionally gifted cultivators like you

won't understand the difficulties normal people face.

That's enough. Tell the truth.

Aside from this, what else could tempt so many cultivators from proper sects

to pledge devotion to Qianling Cult?

I'll just tell you everything.

You're right.

There is a bigger temptation than cultivation alone.

Riches.

Bullshit!

How much profit could a lowly evil cult make?

Elders alone receive an enormous amount every month.

As if it could be more than my Successor Disciple's monthly income.

How much is it?

Let me put it this way.

Places like Wang Family Village and Wuhou County

naturally doesn't bring in much money.

But in a more affluent county,

such as the capital of Baiyue Country,

it's a completely different story.

Every month and every year,

millions of believers convey their sincerity to us.

In terms of spirit stones, not considering their grade,

we received at least

one million spirit stones last year.

One million?

Millionaire.

Say that again.

Is that a lot?

Let me pick up my sword first.

Stop boasting!

I can swear in my head.

I did not tell a single lie.

Master, he's being serious.

What kind of world is this?

Isn't it said that virtue has its rewards?

You people commit every evil under the sun

and are even rich beyond imagination!

How can you sleep at night?

Master, didn't you have ill-gotten gains from selling Vermilion Fruits?

That wasn't me. It was Wang Wu!

My master is asking you how can you sleep at night!

Actually, the problem doesn't just lie with us.

Most fanatic believers who are destitute and homeless

come to us on their own.

We merely exaggerate the benefits of holy water.

We mean no harm. It's merely an even exchange.

We give you as much holy water as the blood you offer.

There is no coercion involved!

Don't try to fool me with that twisted logic.

Listen up.

You're coming with me to the public square tomorrow morning.

Expose the true nature of Qianling Cult to the public.

That won't be adequate.

Why not?

Based on my years of understanding and observation,

Qianling Cult has deep-rooted influence in Wuhou County.

When people's desires, infatuations, and greed have been magnified,

they would be no turning back.

-Hand over the demon to the saintesses! -Hand over the demon to the saintesses!

-Hand over the demon to the saintesses! -Hand over the demon to the saintesses!

My son, Wang Lu

is a Successor Disciple of Lingjian Sect.

He isn't a demon!

Impudence!

If you make me reveal the truth now, not only will they not believe you,

but they'll even think that you bribed us to slander Qianling Cult.

Take Wang Family Village for example.

I received news a few years ago

that on behalf of the entire village, someone named Wang Dafu

wanted to offer your father as an act of sincerity.

What?

That coward, Wang Dafu, wanted to sacrifice my father?

You don't have to worry.

We've already decided to give up on Wang Family Village.

Qianling Cult won't do anything to them for the next few years.

Even without Qianling Cult,

other evil cults will eventually show up

if they hold on to their greedy desires.

You're right.

If words can't awaken them from their dreams,

then I shall dictate what they dream.

Wang Lulu, what are you going on about?

Master, I have a bold idea.

Let's create our own sect.

Where are you headed, my dear?

Looking for the antidote?

I have it.

Why would it be in the old lascivious scum's room?

Every time I have one of you exquisite girls cleaned

and sent it to him for his partaking,

I feel as if I've been stabbed in the heart.

Why?

Don't come any closer.

-Stay where you are. -Calm down.

I am now the one in charge.

After you've been with me,

you'll be--

Don't come any closer.

If you do, I'll kill myself!

Come, precious!

Assassins!

Elder Zhou, someone just left this.

You are devoid of all conscience! I will one day take your life!

What a bold claim.

I'd like to see who would dare to challenge Qianling Cult.

Don't think you're off the hook yet.

I'll come back for you once I'm done dealing with them.

Are you out of your mind?

You were to clear out the remnants of this cult.

Now you want to promote your own evil cult.

-Are you trying to add to the chaos? -It's not an evil cult.

We're different.

We will give, but not take.

What can you give? Money or your body?

How about love?

Do you have such a big heart? I think you're just blinded by greed.

Master, I know what is right and what is wrong.

Save it.

I don't care what you do, but you can't create an evil cult.

Master, will you let me explain?

When I returned to Wang Family Village, I was confident that I was right

and set out to expose Qianling Cult right away.

To my surprise,

other than my parents,

nobody else in the village would believe me.

Qianling Cult had wormed into their hearts and found their weaknesses.

Everyone needs principles in life.

Rather than sit back and feel hopeless as evil cults gobble up my fellow villagers,

why don't we create an organization that can be trusted?

They're all lies and deceit. What difference is there?

Of course, it's not the same.

Take sexual assault as an example.

Would you prefer it done by Prince Charming or Black Wind Demon?

Prince...

Who are you kidding?

I've always been the one to do the plundering.

Master, trust me once.

We aren't an evil cult if what we proclaim is true, benevolent, and good.

Once our followers have grown,

I will immediately register with Wanxian Alliance to make it official.

Will that do?

If you're that righteous...

Then get rid of this remnant of the evil cult.

-Don't. -Master.

-I... -Here's the thing.

We need all the help we can get while founding a new sect.

This old lascivious scum is driven by lust,

but he really hasn't done anything evil.

He's absolutely right!

I had nothing to do with that shady business!

Besides, we should know the enemy to be victorious.

With him on our side,

we'll have a greater chance at crushing Qianling Cult.

So will you join me?

If Mr. Wang trusts me,

I will pledge my life to you.

Do as you wish.

But if you go astray, I'll crush you with one hand

and you'll be together with your buddies.

Speak of the devil.

Wang Lu!

What is it?

We did as you instructed and investigated with an Eavesdrop Talisman.

Surprisingly, Zhou Mingrui didn't care about Elder He's death at all.

Instead, he seized the chance to take over the position

and announced that Qianling Cult has to follow his orders.

What a prompt action.

He's a vicious man.

Bullshit!

Zhou Mingrui surely is an ingrate.

He has had his eyes on my position all along!

Are you fully committed now?

There's no place for you even if you return.

Just stay here. We'll treat you well.

From now on, I am yours to command.

It seems that you were stifling Mr. Zhou all this time.

People like that are most likely to turn depraved.

Did he do anything crazy?

He wanted to.

He was about to lay his hands on the saintesses.

Liuli Xian couldn't stand it and led us there to stop him.

Just as we were about to begin the massacre...

I...

I suddenly had to answer the call of nature.

Liuli Xian and Wen Bao had to take care of me,

so we left a threatening note.

We chose to make a strategic retreat.

All right.

Well, now that we have a new sect, we can discuss that later.

-"New sect"? -"New sect"?

Yes, that's right.

I thought about it.

Qianling Cult has strength in numbers and we have no proof.

Nobody will believe what we say.

We're better off creating a new sect.

Once the time is right and we have lots of followers,

we will pulverize Qianling Cult

and drive them out of the Nine Continents.

Why does it sound like we're going to establish a sect?

Wang Lu, are you serious?

Do I look like I'm joking? My master has already permitted it.

When did I do that?

You can play around all you want. I don't understand anyway.

Master, I wasn't done yet.

A new sect needs an ambassador.

What is an ambassador?

An ambassador must be devastatingly beautiful

and have the grace of a fairy.

-An exceptionally beautiful woman like-- -Who else could it be but me?

Correct.

So what's the first thing I need to do?

First, we need to transform my master into the ultimate idol.

Master, we'll look into your musical talents later.

-What? -Xiaohai, Liuli Xian.

You two can come up with a slogan for our sect.

Let me cut in here.

Our new sect doesn't have a name yet.

I've already thought of that.

It'll be called the Nine Continents' Bureau of Aixin.

That's too long.

Or Aixin Sect for short.

FRESH

What is it, Liuli Xian?

Why do you keep staring at me?

I was the one who needed to go,

so we had to retreat.

Why did you cover for me earlier?

Everybody needs to use the toilet sometimes.

But it's embarrassing for a woman to admit it.

Besides, you know Wang Lu.

If he finds out,

he most likely wouldn't stop teasing you about it.

Aren't you afraid Wang Lu will tease you?

We're men. I'm used to the jokes.

It's fine.

But I--

That's enough, Liuli Xian.

You really don't need to dwell on it.

I remember you helped me

escape from being punished by an elder at Cangjing Library.

In comparison, this is nothing.

All right then.

When we return to Lingjian Mountain and you want to go to the library,

I'll continue to cover for you.

It's a deal!

By the way, Liuli Xian,

this is an Eat Fresh Talisman I just made.

I know you love eating.

With this talisman, you can inspect your food before eating.

If it doesn't change color, the food is fresh.

If the talisman changes color,

it means the food is spoiled and you shouldn't eat it.

From now on, you can eat anything without worrying.

That's great, Xiaohai!

You're so good to me!

I declare you as my best, best, best friend!

Xiaohai, don't be so formal with me.

You can call me Xiaoliuli.

Don't drag me into this nonsense.

My every word and action represent your master's will.

If you do anything strange, I won't forgive you.

Your master won't forgive me either.

What are you saying?

You represent her will?

In my mind, you are the master.

-Really? -Yes.

Moreover, this idol will be especially classy and graceful.

You'll be singing and dancing on stage.

Do you want me to perform like those saintesses?

No, I have social anxiety.

How can they compare?

They're singing for money while you're holding a concert.

It's on a different level.

Don't try to fool me just because I don't understand.

Pay me 1,000 spirit stones first.

So shallow!

Once you become a nation idol, would you be scared of being penniless?

Is our goal limited to this tiny Wuhou County?

It's all of the Nine Continents and beyond!

Will you lack money then?

What will I sing?

Is there a song you sing well?

Little white rabbit, white upon white

Two ears standing upright

-Give-- -Enough. Take the left out of the door.

-Find a different song. -All right.

Why? Where did I go wrong?

Have I made a mistake?

I'll steal 2,000 spirit stones for Liuli--

No!

Let me think.

Think.

I'll give Liuli Xian--

When the golden autumn moon

Sinks below the hull

Play a tune of longing on panpipes

Did you sing that song?

I can't remember.

Your master is focusing on healing.

She doesn't have the energy to transmit her knowledge and memories to me.

But such a beautiful song must've been written by her.

No, I wrote it!

Excellent!

You're a real singer-songwriter.

This is the song. It'll be a hit.

-Keep going. -All right.

When the golden autumn moon Sinks below the hull

Play a tune of longing on panpipes

Lean into an embrace, aloeswood in hand

Whose words of love are those?

What's wrong, Wang Wu?

That brat, Wang Lu

is making my stupid doppelganger do that sort of thing!

And that song!

Brat, I'm coming for you once I'm healed.

I have isolated the poison to your vital energy stream.

You should be fine soon.

As expected from Sect Leader's solution.

It certainly is miraculous.

Anyhow, your Wuxiang Bones were a success.

You should be impervious to all poisons and spells.

Why were you still affected by Hai Tiankuo's attack?

It puzzles me too.

Hai Tiankuo's Six-Spike Blood Poison seems to have a mind of its own

and seems to know the trajectory of my inner energy.

That is why I didn't notice immediately.

Wuxiang Technique is Head Disciple's invention.

Including you and Wang Lu,

only three people know the secrets to this technique.

Not even Sect Leader understands it. How could Hai Tiankuo understand it?

That is suspicious.

You're right.

Once I've recuperated,

I will have to return to Junhuang Mountain to visit him.

Wang Wu.

This is the most critical moment in dealing with Six-Spike Blood Poison.

You must concentrate for the next few days.

Do not be reckless.

You mustn't leave this formation of Three-Disciple Technique.

I know.

-So beautiful. -What a delicate dance.

-Yes. -They're beautiful.

-A lovely sight. -Stunning.

-That's beautiful. -Amazing move.

They look like fairies.

-Yes. -Agreed.

-Exactly. -They're so slim.

How gorgeous.

Hello, everybody!

-Hello, Mr. Zhou. -Hello, Mr. Zhou.

From this day on,

I will be the elder presiding over Qianling Cult's Wuhou County branch.

I, Zhou Mingrui, swear in my honor

that I will continue to lead you all onto the path of immortality.

-What's that? -What's happening?

-Let's go. -Let's take a look.

-Let's go see! -Go!

Villagers! Everybody!

-So beautiful! -What a pretty sight!

TIANXIANG PAVILION

When the golden autumn moon

Sinks below the hull

Play a tune of longing on panpipes

Lean into an embrace, aloeswood in hand

Whose words of love are those?

Years of youth languidly spent

Like spring washed away by pouring rain

All facets slipping away

A song carried a world away

Awakening a dream of the past

Farther than the eye can see

The age of youth

Fermenting like wine

For a lifetime of nostalgia

You of days gone by

Still lingering long after

What are you doing up here?

Saving you.

Like spring washed away by pouring rain

All facets slipping away

Get out of here. You're messing me up.

Trust me. Follow the tempo.

Wang Wu.

Live happily.

Wait for me to come back.

Ouyang Shang!

Master, are you really crying?

Don't touch me.

-Master. -You're not Ouyang Shang.

People are watching.

-Wonderful! -Wonderful!

-Wonderful! -Wonderful!

You...

How dare you pretend to be Ouyang Shang!

Wang Wu, are you all right?

I'm fine.

As if!

Master, you're on fire!

-There's smoke. -Where is it coming from?

-Is that smoke on stage? -Yes.

-What's happening? -What's going on?

-Is everything all right? -Why is there smoke?

-What is it? -What's going on?

Aren't you an immortal? I thought you were invulnerable.

Wang Wu is really angry.

I told you she wouldn't forgive me for this!

So she's a paper doll.

Master!

I want to see how you'll handle this.

Subtitle translation by Renee Luk