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(Back From The Brink)

(Episode 23)

Why are you here?

I didn't hurt him.

He hurt himself

to gain your sympathy

and blamed me.

It does sound

like something he would do.

I will apologize...

You don't have to apologize on his behalf.

I don't want you to apologize to me

for him again.

Did you come here

just for this?

I wanted to explain it to you.

Explain?

You don't seem like

the type of person

who would waste time on such matters.

I wasn't before this.

But now,

I really don't want you to misunderstand me.

(He doesn't want me to misunderstand him?)

(What does he mean by that?)

(Don't tell me)

(he has fallen for...)

(No, stop thinking about it.)

(I must be overthinking this.)

(This dragon has no emotions.)

(Haven't you suffered enough before this?)

I didn't misunderstand you.

I've got everything ready

as you instructed.

Very good.

It's time to move on

to our next step.

Yes.

Is your second uncle still against your idea

of investigating Zhao Yu?

That old fox Zhao Yu

hides himself too well.

He took advantage of my second uncle's trust.

You're a problem too.

Why do you need to

rely on your second uncle every time?

As the Crown Prince of Qingqiu,

you're truly

a letdown.

You don't know anything.

Zhao Yu has been running Qingqiu for many years

and has many supporters.

If we order an investigation

without sufficient evidence,

it'll cause chaos in Qingqiu.

My second uncle

is also considering the bigger picture.

Just watch me.

I can rely on myself

to make that old man

expose his evil scheme.

It's no use just talking tough.

What's the plan?

We'll wait for him to show himself.

That's still not a solution.

How can you avenge your clan

with that brain of yours?

Think about it.

If Zhao could destroy the compass

in front of me,

it means he doesn't want anyone

to get their hands on the Ghostly Eulogy.

So now...

So you're saying

someone wants to steal the book?

Exactly.

You're not that foolish.

So,

as long as we guard the Ghostly Eulogy,

we won't have trouble catching the real culprit.

Bai Xiaosheng.

Your injuries...

What happened?

You rested all night.

Why does it seem to have worsened?

It's the Venerable One.

He found out that I obtained the Ghostly Eulogy.

But I didn't hand it over to him.

So he is angry at me now

and punished

my true effigy...

Your true effigy is with him?

Yes.

He used my true effigy

to make a shadow robe

and he wears it every day.

He even used your true effigy

to make a shadow robe?

He used my true effigy

to control me.

So I had to do what he says.

Then will he...

He won't do it now.

So long as he still needs

the shadow robe,

my life

won't be in danger for now.

But

those strands of dark aura

slash my body

left and right.

It's so tormenting.

I'm sorry.

It's all because of me.

It's my fault that you're suffering.

It's all right.

If I could soak in the cold spring with you...

If the cold spring can heal you,

I'm willing to take you there

as many times as you want.

(This trick of being weak sure is effective.)

Thank you,

Yanhui.

But it's not a long-term solution

to be under his control like this.

Once I've mastered the Ghostly Eulogy,

I'll find a way

to help you regain your true effigy.

Yanhui,

let's go to the spot over there.

Come on, let's go.

It's freezing.

It's really cold.

Sit here.

You...

Just stay at that spot.

Both of you can sit together.

It's freezing.

It's too cold.

Where's the warm stone from yesterday?

What?

Yesterday,

there was a warm stone.

I'll help you find it.

All right.

Where is it?

What kind of warm stone?

It was around here somewhere.

I don't see it.

It must be here.

Yesterday, that stone was the thing

that kept this cold spring water from being horribly cold.

Otherwise, I would have frozen to death.

It's over here.

It's here.

I found it.

It's so warm.

It feels nice.

(Isn't this the dragon's...)

Did you guys soak

in this cold spring like this yesterday?

Yes.

We have to soak for two hours.

But don't worry.

It'll feel warm soon.

(This dragon sure likes)

(to do something good without getting any credit.)

Could it be

this stone?

Yes.

It sure feels warm.

I know, right?

Let me warm myself up.

Warming myself up.

(Bai Xiaosheng, )

(I told you to obtain the Ghostly Eulogy.)

(And you're here soaking in a cold spring.)

(Are you trying to speed up your death?)

Are you all right?

(If you keep delaying, )

(I'll make you wish you were dead.)

You two can keep soaking.

It's too cold.

I'm getting out of here.

Why did he just leave like that?

Tianyao!

Tianyao!

Are you all right?

Tianyao.

Tianyao.

I forgot

it's the full moon tonight.

Tianyao,

you've got your Heart Protecting Scale back.

Why are you still so weak?

Both of you sure are shirking from your responsibilities.

If I didn't show up without notice...

We were not lazing around. Can't you see he's not well?

Didn't you see us

just come out of the water?

Quickly check

and see what's wrong with Tianyao.

The Dragon King's body

is unexpectedly incomplete.

You can see through it?

I've been here since the former leader...

All right. Stop bragging.

I...

Tianyao's body

is indeed incomplete.

Whenever it's the full moon,

he suffers from unbearable pain.

But his Heart Protecting Scale

is back in place.

By reason, he shouldn't be suffering anymore.

Today is the day

when he feels the weakest.

And he still forcefully used his skills

in the water.

He deserves it.

He used his skills?

This cold spring water originates from the Obsidian Riverhead.

It's the purest

and coldest.

It was originally meant

to contain all the power in the world.

Yet

he still forcefully used his skills

to warm up the water

while submerged.

So it's normal for his energy to be depleted.

(Why is the cold spring)

so cold?

(Maybe the water)

(will become warmer later.)

Aren't you leaving?

My legs

are numb from the cold.

(Dragons sure are strange.)

(You get numb from being cold?)

It's nothing serious.

He'll be fine in a while.

Do all newlyweds in Qingqiu

have to soak in this water

for seven days?

Does your heart break for him?

No.

Your hearts break for each other.

Supporting each other as a couple

is good.

I'm glad you're awake now.

We've been in Qingqiu for so long.

But I don't even know where you're staying.

So I carried you back here.

Why do you have to act tough?

It's fine if the cold spring is cold.

You didn't have to warm it

during the full moon.

I don't want you to feel cold.

I need some fresh air.

Calm down.

Be rational.

I mustn't act this way.

I must not make the same mistake again.

Absolutely not.

Even if I misunderstood,

I need to explain it to him clearly.

The Venerable One said

I'll take over

what you failed to complete.

Are you the only one who is capable?

The Venerable One ordered you

to confine the old fox from Qingqiu.

But where is he now?

He escaped, right?

I didn't expect

you would investigate me

right under my nose.

That's not even close to your level of scheming nature.

Well,

I may have not obtained the Ghostly Eulogy.

But you failed to keep

that old fox locked up

despite being ordered by the Venerable One.

If I report this matter

to the Venerable One,

do you think

you can still act superior to others

like now?

Bai Xiaosheng,

you've overstepped your boundaries.

If you weren't still useful to me,

I would have killed you right now.

He should be translating the Ghostly Eulogy

in there.

Later,

you'll guard this door,

and I'll guard the other side.

Don't let a single mosquito in.

Understood.

Your Highness may be rude to me

in the hall previously.

But today, you came to pay your respects to me.

You sure have room for improvement.

You sure do.

Shut up, stupid old man.

I didn't come here to greet you.

I'm here to check on the Ghostly Eulogy.

You...

You little brat!

You're so disrespectful.

Just get back to your work.

Stop talking already.

For Qingqiu to have a crown prince like you

is a sign of the downfall of Qingqiu.

Absolutely no manners!

What?

Go away.

Morally corrupt!

I...

It's an omen of the country's downfall!

Don't you think

you're too rude to this elderly man?

He wasn't very polite

when he spoke to my second uncle either.

Look at him.

He already reaches the age where he'll die soon.

You know what?

I may not be experienced in other things.

But we must be tolerant

when getting along with someone

who'll die soon.

Do you hear yourself cursing him?

Young Master Changlan wants to see Your Highness

in the study.

That's it?

It's a trap.

As the saying goes, "luring the tiger out of the mountain."

I'm certain he's trying to lure me elsewhere

and then steal the Ghostly Eulogy.

But I won't fall for his trick.

But

why did he only lure you away?

Never mind that.

I should go.

He won't dare

to use my second uncle to set a trap.

If my second uncle

really needs me for something,

I should be there for him.

All right. Go now.

Just go.

What could Second Uncle want

with me?

I've been practicing my martial arts recently.

Second Uncle?

What's this...

You don't have to warm the cold spring today.

With these secret weapons of mine,

I'm not afraid of the cold.

I feel cold.

No, you don't.

Other than soaking in this cold spring,

I have a few matters to tell you.

Firstly,

I don't know

if I'm just being presumptuous.

But I've noticed

that you've been acting

like our marriage is a real thing.

If I misunderstood,

that's great.

But if I happened to be right,

please restrain yourself.

We can never be together.

Secondly,

I want to tell you solemnly

that I'll not fall for you again.

I will not

make the same mistake again.

And I can imagine

how tiresome I would be

if I were with you.

And you

have dangerous things to do,

obtaining the dragon veins and heart,

which are as dangerous

as licking a blade's edge.

As for me,

I just want to live

a peaceful life.

Lastly,

you're a good dragon.

I sincerely advise you

to stay true to yourself

and be a spirit dragon that roams the heavens and earth.

Don't be immersed in worldly emotions.

Being obsessive with love leads nowhere.

All right. I'm done.

Do you understand?

Yes.

Stop it! I don't need you to do it!

Why is everyone

so stubborn?

It's been a day.

Why is Zhuli not back yet?

So,

you finally showed up.

All that useless ostentatious moves.

(Ghostly Eulogy)

Do you think I'll let you escape?

Excuse me.

What happened?

Someone stole the Ghostly Eulogy.

We've sealed off the Royal Palace,

and we are searching for the thief.

Huan Xiaoyan!

Is she all right?

What happened to her?

She was injured

while fighting

the thief.

I just gave her medicine.

She'll wake up soon.

What about the Ghostly Eulogy?

Don't worry.

The Ghostly Eulogy is still here.

It's the treasure left by the Queen of Qingqiu.

I wouldn't

let that thief steal it away.

I'm glad to hear that.

This person's aura seems

to be from the Royal Palace of Qingqiu.

I also find his figure and the way he walks

resemble those of guards in the Royal Palace.

Guards in the Royal Palace?

Why didn't you say so earlier?

Tianyao,

quickly notify Changlan

to seal off the Royal Palace of Qingqiu.

Don't let the thief escape.

Why bother going to someone

with questionable status?

I've already ordered

to seal off the Royal Palace.

You can issue orders?

I have the decree of the former leader of Qingqiu,

allowing me to exercise

the right of execution before reporting.

The former leader?

It's Zhuli's father's father...

His grandfather.

I didn't know you have great seniority.

Do you remember

what the thief who stole the book looked like?

I haven't seen him before.

The thief was dressed in a purple robe

with his face covered,

and his whole body

covered up.

But

as long as he appears

in front of me again,

I'll be able to recognize him.

How will you recognize him?

When I fought him,

I splashed him

with ink to mark him.

The ink

on his neck

can't be washed off for ten thousand years.

Ten thousand years?

Ten thousand years is nothing.

(Dragon King's wedding, Yanhui as his spouse) I also have my Eternal Fame Ink

that can leave a permanent mark forever.

But this ink is too precious

to waste on him.

What a terrible Brush Sprite.

I hope

you can help me

find the translated version too.

Please rest assured.

To avoid alerting the enemy,

we can invite everyone from the Royal Palace

to attend the wedding tomorrow as a pretext.

Then catch the thief in his own trap.

In order to avoid more trouble,

I'll let the Dragon King

keep this Ghostly Eulogy for now.

You old fool!

On what grounds

did you seal off my Royal Palace?

Seeing this jade is like seeing the Leader.

Get on your knees now.

You...

Are you trying to order me around with that jade?

It's from your grandfather.

Why can't I use it to issue orders?

On your knees.

What's the matter?

Why are you showing such respect?

You really chose a good time to wake up.

Since we entered Qingqiu,

you two are always together.

Why weren't you together

when something happened today?

What do you mean by something happened?

The translation of the Ghostly Eulogy was stolen.

You brat.

Why did you leave

this lass alone

at such a critical moment?

It's not Zhuli's fault.

Earlier, Zhao Yu came to deliver a message

asking Zhuli to meet his second uncle.

Zhao Yu?

Yes.

How are you feeling?

You were away all day.

Did Zhao Yu do something to you?

I didn't see him.

I went to the backyard of the Royal Palace.

My second uncle wanted to test my cultivation.

So I entered my mind's eye.

When I came out, I heard

that the old man had sealed off the Royal Palace.

So I rushed over.

On the way,

I ran into Bai Xiaosheng.

Bai Xiaosheng?

I haven't seen him all day.

He was very sad to hear

about the wedding tomorrow.

He said he wanted to be alone.

He won't be attending the wedding ceremony tomorrow.

He's not attending it?

He did say

something similar before.

Just let him be.

I...

Everything is all right.

The Ghost Eulogy is still here.

Since everyone is here,

let's discuss tomorrow's plan.

(Tomorrow is the Dragon King's wedding.)

(Everyone in Qingqiu)

(must attend the ceremony.)

We'll close the city gates tonight.

No one is allowed to leave and enter.

Yes, sir.

It seems that I have no choice

but to attend the ceremony tomorrow.

Is this necessary?

Stop right there.

Line up.

Go ahead.

Wait.

(Spirit Dragon Tianyao's written proof to take Yanhui as bride)

Congratulations, Dragon King.

Everything is settled.

Today, everyone in the Royal Palace

must enter the main hall for the ceremony.

Those who are absent and asked for leave

must be recorded.

They can only enter

after the Brush Sprite's inspection.

Whoever

has the scent of his ink on them

will get caught.

I'd like to see who's causing trouble in Qingqiu.

I'll never let the thief get away once caught.

By the way,

after we left that day,

did the Brush Sprite

tell you anything else?

Is there

any secret plan?

(Dragon King's Wedding)

Dragon King?

Why are you still here?

This is your wedding invitation.

They will be sent throughout Qingqiu.

Mr. Yan,

you mentioned a kind of ink

that can last forever.

Dragon King, are you suspecting

that I lied?

Mr. Yan,

I have a favor

to ask of you.

Nuptial agreement?

Qingqiu

has never had the tradition

of writing nuptial agreements.

People across the Obsidian River do have it.

I see. It's the custom on the bride's side.

In that case,

I'll use Eternal Fame Ink

to write the agreement for you.

It will ensure the nuptial agreement last forever.

Thank you, Mr. Yan.

"On this auspicious day,

we celebrate a joyous occasion

as we begin a good marriage that will last forever.

I pray for future blessings

and a harmonious, loving relationship...

"that will last until old age."

(I found)

that I've fallen for you.

Yanhui,

thank you.

"Our fated union shall be blessed..."

with happiness and bliss.

(Where are we going?)

(Dragon Valley.)

Are you taking me back to your hometown?

(After you've become successful, )

you must return the money

you owe me.

Till the end

of time.

(We shall be together and never part until old age.")

"Spirit Dragon Tianyao

writes this as proof

and wishes eternal happiness...

"to his bride Yanhui."

(Tianyao and Yanhui)

(The auspicious time for the Dragon King's wedding is approaching!)

Dragon King,

you should change into your wedding attire.

We'll go and gather first.

Yanhui.

Yanhui.

Yanhui,

wake up!

It may be a fake marriage.

But it's still a marriage.

You should take it seriously.

It's still early.

It's not.

You need to wash up, adorn yourself,

and get changed.

On my way here this morning,

I heard from the regent

that they've prepared a wedding gown for you

and even sent someone

to deliver gold, silver, and jewelry as gifts.

This is quite grand, isn't it?

Well,

there are not many major occasions in one's life.

Life and death,

marriage.

All right.

Let's begin.

Don't move.

It's been a while

since I helped someone with their big events.

Stay still.

Perfect.

Miss Yanhui,

Young Master instructed me to deliver the Qingqiu wedding dress

to celebrate your wedding day with Dragon King.

Miss,

are you holding a wedding

or a funeral?

Huan Xiaoyan,

what have you done to my face?

Is it not beautiful?

When I held ghost marriages

for those dying

in the forest of tombstones,

they loved this kind of makeup the most.

They say this kind of makeup

is the most auspicious.

Stop talking already.

Otherwise, Tianyao would hold

a ghost wedding with me.

Is it really that scary?

But I think you look pretty.

Miss,

you sure have a unique taste.

Of course.

I've refined my skills

on many dead faces

over the years.

Quiet!

For thousands of years,

after the intermarriage

of our Great Leader,

you and Dragon King will be the next couple.

It would be wonderful

if everyone from both clans

could get married freely

like you two.

Miss Pufang,

do you also have someone you love?

Could it be someone from the Taoist clan?

I'm not interested in Taoist men.

I just think

it's nice to grow old

with the person

you love.

I think

she has a Taoist man

whom she likes.

You shouldn't expose her.

Today is your big day.

Let's not talk about me.

The auspicious time is approaching.

Let me do your makeup.

You may pass.

Greetings, Mr. Changlan.

Thank you for coming.

Why

is everyone still outside the main hall?

Mr. Yan is overbearing.

He set up a checkpoint outside the hall

and said that he'll personally examine everyone

who wants to enter the hall,

even Mr. Changlan and us

are not exempted.

It's really inexplicable.

Yeah.

Come closer.

We sincerely come

to celebrate with Dragon King.

But Mr. Yan

is still making things difficult for us.

Let's go.

I heard my father talk

about this old man before.

He was very strict with his rules and was very conservative.

When he was in Qingqiu,

he was very strict with his rules and very conservative.

After that, he disappeared for a while.

And now he showed up again

to torture us.

Come closer.

Mr. Yan took such measures

to ensure

Dragon King's wedding can be carried out smoothly.

You should cooperate

and stop complaining.

-Yes, that's right. -You're right.

Of course.

Dragon King managed to find

the secret treasure in Qingqiu

and marry his loved one.

It's indeed a joyous event

that needs everyone's best wishes.

It's so beautiful.

The view is beautiful.

Camellia is Qingqiu's guardian flower.

Is anything

happening in Qingqiu?

The Taoist clan learned that the evil dragon has escaped to Qingqiu

and obtained the Qingqiu treasure.

Today, he's getting married to Yanhui,

a fellow disciple of your sect.

Qingqiu has two joyous events.

So they celebrate both occasions with a sea of camellia flowers.

Qingqiu is insulting us

and taking advantage of us because we have no leader.

You

head back to Guanghan Sect,

gather everyone,

and request support from all Taoist clans

to aid Sanchong Mountain.

Master Suying has fallen,

and Master Lingxiao is missing.

If we engaged in war with Qingqiu now,

it would be like hitting a rock with an egg.

What do you mean by that?

How could you boost their morals

at the expense of our prestige?

Qingqiu has repeatedly picked on

the Taoist clans.

If we do not teach them a lesson,

it will be too late

if they cross Sanchong Mountain

and the Obsidian River.

-That's right. -She's right.

She's right about that.

When that happens, it'll be too late.

When all the sects of the immortal world gather,

I will make sure Qingqiu

is razed to the ground.