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[Beauty of Resilience]

[Episode 16]

You know where the answer

you want is.

It's just that

you don't dare to face it.

Impossible.

Absolutely impossible.

It's really annoying.

I'll go out for a walk.

Bad news!

Bad news!

R-Rain God!

What's wrong?

I-I just

transplanted rice seedlings

all over the land in Yingzhou.

Well, congratulations.

And then, I...

When I passed by that place,

I suddenly found a bunch of seedlings

were all bending down.

No matter how hard I tried to help them get up, it was no use.

I also heard a strange sound.

A strange sound?

Look, in this area,

and also overthere, all the seedlings

bent down.

Is it because of the pests?

Come out.

Who?

Isn't this the Kitchen God in the East Kitchen?

There is plenty of

grass in the world.

Without sesame seeds,

you still have watermelons.

Without my sister,

you still have me.

What did she say?

Sesame and watermelons?

Kitchen God.

Kitchen God!

Cousin Yan Luo.

Sorry.

I crushed

your seedlings.

But,

I was too sleepy.

I was lying here,

drinking.

It was so cozy.

Where's the wine?

Tao.

Help the Kitchen God sort it out.

I'll go to work.

There's no more wine.

Here.

Have you thought it through?

Where is

the Phoenix?

Please do me a favor.

After I die,

please tell Lan Su

that I

never betrayed

my friends until I die.

A person who doesn't betray

his friends

will never betray

his woman.

What was your agenda

getting close to the Phoenix?

Right.

The Phoenix can help us devils

solve our problem of thousands of years

that there are too few females

and that the bloodline is weak.

How?

Why should I tell you?

Anyway,

we won't let the Phoenix die,

not to mention hurting her.

If she's willing to help us, fine.

If she isn't,

I won't make her.

That's all.

Do you understand?

Yes.

Then...

What about the Phoenix?

My Lord,

he is about to be out of consciousness.

Since you'd rather die

than tell me where the Phoenix is,

fine,

I'll show you something.

The hangover soup is so good.

One more bowl, please.

This is fresh peach juice made from the peaches that bloom

and bear fruit once every 3,000 years.

We can't have it one bowl after another.

I didn't expect

a minor Peach Fairy like you

can make wine.

Kitchen Lord.

Who are you talking to?

You.

Don't call me Kitchen God.

Call me Yi'er.

Also,

don't always use an honorific title.

It sounds so awkward.

But...

but you're a High Immortal.

Haven't you lived

for many years?

Speaking of which,

you may be my senior.

That's not wrong.

Yi'er.

Are you troubled?

Troubled?

How do you know?

I see you drown your sorrows.

I've seen it so many times in the mortal world.

Can you really drown your sorrows?

Why do I feel it's useless?

Did you have a quarrel

with Immortal Yan Yue?

Yan Yue?

What does it have to do with Yan Yue?

Everyone in the Heaven Realm knows about

your engagement with Immortal Yan Yue.

Yan Yue and I

are

just cousins.

Nothing else.

Which High Immortal is it then?

He's not from the Heaven Realm.

He's…

He's from the Demon Realm.

Don't tell anyone.

Yi'er, Kitchen God in the East Kitchen,

I really admire you.

The Heaven and Demon Realms are distinctly separate

and are mortal enemies.

As a noble High Immortal,

you managed to break through the feuding barrier of the two realms

and fall in love with a demon.

It's really the grand love of the Three Realms.

However,

he doesn't seem to know

that I like him.

Maybe

he doesn't even know

how I feel about him.

Yi'er,

do you have any wine left?

I want to drink some too.

Why?

Having a crush on

someone who is impossible to be with you,

I know

that feeling way too well.

I'll get drunk with you.

Let's go.

Tao.

You have a crush?

Who is he?

Where have you been?

Don't leave again.

I'd rather die for you

than not see you.

Silly.

How can I let you die?

You can't die.

When I return to the Heaven Realm

and ask Father for help,

I can definitely save you.

Wei Zhi.

No matter what the truth is,

for you,

I won't get cold feet again.

No matter what,

I will always be by your side.

No.

Impossible.

What is that?

Father.

You're finally here.

Where is the Phoenix?

I beg you

to save the Phoenix.

You found it?

Yes.

So you…

have been hiding the Phoenix?

Father.

The Phoenix is in danger

just to save me.

I came here

to ask for your help

to save the Phoenix.

Besides that,

I have no other request.

In the end,

you still can't escape

your fate.

When the sky and the earth were just separated,

fire emerged in chaos

and went after the light.

A fire phoenix broke out from the mountain.

The Phoenix was unruly.

In the long years,

it accumulated endless evil power.

It caused chaos to the people

and started a great war.

It was regarded as an evil beast.

In the Heaven Realm,

only your birth mother, High Immortal Xi Cai,

can compete with her.

She was ordered to fight the Phoenix.

She trapped it in the flowers,

trying to use the pure spiritual energy of them

to purify the delusion in the Phoenix's heart.

But nobody expected

the Phoenix could go crazy again.

It broke the Heaven-Demon Barrier,

causing a catastrophe.

In the critical moment,

Xi Cai risked her life

to fight with the Phoenix.

When I arrived,

Xi Cai has used up her last bit of cultivation.

She saved all the lives in danger

and restored

the Heaven-Demon Barrier.

Yan Yue.

At this point,

your spiritual power

has completely recovered.

The Phoenix Nirvana

will endanger the Three Realms.

So,

you must fulfill

the mission of the Red Sun God.

Even just to avenge your mother,

you should kill the Phoenix.

This is

your fate as the Red Sun God.

Father.

Why

have I never heard of these things?

Because

you can't stand

killings again and again.

To let you live in peace,

I sealed

your memory.

This is the history between the Phoenix

and the Heaven Realm.

I have

told you the truth.

Your mother died because of the Phoenix

and used her immortal cultivation to save the people,

so that the people were spared

the misery of being massacred.

She was so brave and selfless.

She loved all the people in the world.

I hope you can understand

your responsibility.

Don't let her down.

But why do I have to

fight against the Phoenix?

The Phoenix is born

to fly around the sun,

like a moth flying to the flame.

It's irresistible.

Therefore,

the Phoenix and the Red Sun

are enemies generation after generation.

So you have no choice but to use Chixiao Sword

to kill it again.

Father,

Wei Zhi is kind-hearted

and forbearing.

How could she endanger the Three Realms?

The Phoenix is a divine creature.

It has existed

since the beginning of the universe.

But now, she

is still trapped in a mortal body.

Her blood hasn't been stimulated yet.

The evil nature

is not fully released yet.

If

she is reborn,

the power that comes out

will destroy the Three Realms.

Just because of

the unknown evil

and the danger which is yet to come,

we're going to kill

the innocent Wei Zhi?

Just like the illusion

you saw just now,

the Phoenix is immortal.

If the host is too weak,

its blood

may not be stimulated at all.

But for Wei Zhi, the Phoenix blood has been stimulated twice.

Do you

still not get it?

It's inevitable!

Father,

I can’t do it.

In the eyes of everyone in the Three Realms,

Wei Zhi is the wicked and heinous Phoenix.

But in my heart,

she

is my love.

I really can't

kill my love

with my own hands.

Nonsense!

Many deities in the Heaven Realm

were killed or severely injured

due to the Phoenix Nirvana.

And now you're telling me

you can't complete the mission

because of your personal feelings?

You are now

being unfaithful,

disloyal, and unfilial.

Have you never

ever been true to me?

Never.

Now the situation is tense.

Yu Du has assembled an army.

Gucheng will be at war anytime.

We must get ready as soon as possible.

If you have any suggestions,

just speak out.

I heard

the court is taking Fairy Peahen as the commander-in-chief.

What is this Fairy Peahen

capable of?

She is the third daughter

of Minister Wei,

Wei Lingyue.

I went to Egret Academy

with her before.

She is highly skilled.

She's a strong rival.

As for the ways to cope with

her magic,

I'll tell everything I know

to you in detail.

That's good, Lord.

Although there are many people

and good weapons in the court,

we are greatly indebted to Gucheng.

So we will exert ourselves to the utmost

to protect Gucheng with our lives.

We'll be at your command.

Generals,

now

Gucheng has reached a point where its very existence is at stake.

Only by working together

can we get a slim chance of survival.

Since the war is inevitable,

we must first settle down

the old, weak people, women and children in the city.

Only when the rear is stable

can we keep up the morale of the army.

General Xia is quite right.

I once heard

there is a secret tunnel in the city

which leads to the outside of the city.

If it's true,

find the secret tunnel and repair it.

Once the war begins,

it can be used as the vital line

for the weak, the old, the women, and children to escape.

There is indeed hearsay about it.

But

since the old City Governor passed away,

no one knows the entrance

of the secret tunnel.

I know.

At that time,

I escaped through this tunnel

with my girl.

It's been ten years.

I never thought

I would come back alive.

Aunt,

we will avenge Master Gu

for you.

If it's about revenge,

I have given up this idea long ago.

I just want the people of Gucheng

to be safe and rich.

I hope they'll never fall into the endless wars

where reprisal breeds reprisal.

But if

someone overthrow justice

and kill the innocent

for their private ends,

the people of Gucheng

are not afraid of war either.

Go on.

Why are you here?

Why can't I be here?

An evil beast like the Phoenix has appeared here.

I'd like to see

what's going on in the academy.

Wei Zhi is not evil.

The academy

is also the same as usual.

This is not up to you.

In my opinion,

you should approach Wei Lingyue.

She is

a favorite with the imperial court.

Maybe

because you taught her

in the academy,

she may offer you a position.

The situation of the court

is not my concern.

I won't side with anyone

just because they're in power.

Why are you so stubborn?

Isn't this

the mortal world you want to protect?

The policies change every day.

People curry favour with those in power

and can't distinguish good from evil.

Just because good

is hard to come by,

it's worth pursuing and fighting for.

You can

just talk about the principles,

but you don't need to stick to them.

Back then,

I chose to give up immortality

and escaped from your body,

just to do good and be kind.

Fine.

Fine.

I hope you can get what you desired

and die happily.

[Gucheng]

This house has been long neglected and in disrepair.

Please don't mind it, Aunt.

After renovation

and cleaning,

you can move in.

Thank you, Lord.

Aunt,

please don't call me that.

Just call me Ming Lang

like before.

Ming Lang,

thank you.

My father

did something wrong to Gucheng

and your family.

No matter what I do now,

I can't make up for even a tiny part of his fault.

Now everything

has been clear.

It’s all the scheme of the Imperial Advisor.

Your father

was not a person wicked to the extreme.

Let bygones be bygones.

Do you have

any news about Wei Zhi?

Maybe no news

is good news.

Who would have thought

the daughter I've resented for so many years

has an identity like that?

We all know Wei Zhi very well.

She's so kind.

No matter what others say,

in my heart,

she is not an evil creature,

or the noble Phoenix.

She is just our family.

As her mother,

I owe her much these years.

All I want now is that she's safe.

Wei Zhi is with Master.

Master is powerful.

He will surely be able to protect her.

Aunt,

let me take you there.

I have regained my memory of my previous life.

He can be trusted.

Then I'll use the last move

to take a chance.

The Heavenly Emperor has ordered

that it's time to go to the Human Realm.

In the past,

I've always wanted to return there.

Because as soon as I opened the door,

I could see Wei Zhi.

Before I left, I promised her

I would save her.

I told her to wait for me

and trust me.

But when we meet again next time,

there's nothing but death that's waiting for her.

And I even have to do it myself.

Don't blame yourself too much.

It's all fate.

Qing Huan,

for the sake of

our fraternity,

do me a favor.

As long as I can do it,

I will help you.

Give Wei Zhi and I

some time alone.

Will you let her escape?

I will fulfill

what I promised Father.

Besides,

in this world,

Wei Zhi has nowhere to go,

but to die.

Fine.

I'm glad you understand it.

Thank you.

You're back.

I miss you so much.

What took you so long?

The Heavenly Court

didn't find the way to break the Formula,

right?

It's okay. I don't care.

I don’t care if there's a way

to break the Formula.

As long as you're with me,

I'm not afraid of dying,

and I have no regrets.

So,

don't be too sad.

It's not a big deal.

Do I look good today?

Yes.

But something seems to be missing.

Follow me.

Sit down.

Now,

you're even more beautiful.

Wei Zhi.

♫It's the fog under your eyes♫

Happy birthday.

♫That makes it rain at the Mount Ba♫

You know?

I knew it long ago.

♫Who will I sigh for in this life♫

Because I've read

your admission document.

♫I will remember the past when we part♫

You remembered it all along?

I had to

check your immortal bones repeatedly.

So,

♫I've buried my heart in autumn♫

I learned it by heart.

♫It's your frown♫

♫That brings the sorrowful clouds♫

♫Who will I meet in this life?♫

You made all these?

♫Sadness or joy are predestined♫

Yes. Try it.

♫Love and hatred made me suffer a lot♫

♫What's the date of the Palace in the sky♫

Not bad, right?

♫I'm only waiting for you♫

Delicious.

Here.

You have some, too.

♫To appear in my dreams♫

♫The courtyard is lush with sycamores♫

♫It only hopes that one day♫

It's your birthday.

How could there not be longevity noodles?

♫There'll still be a phoenix to roost♫

Today is your birthday.

Normally,

I should cook for you.

Good.

♫My love for you will never change♫

I can make you a bowl of longevity noodles.

Have a taste.

Have a taste.

Thank you.

Eat up.

It won't taste good when it gets cold.

To be honest,

since I left Gucheng,

I haven't celebrated my birthdays anymore.

Since my home was wrecked at Gucheng,

I've lost my childhood life.

Also since then,

my mother started to

take me as a jinx.

She thinks I got my family killed

and caused serious damage to Gucheng.

Since then,

I've never celebrated my birthdays again.

So every time,

I just looked to

the direction to Gucheng alone,

and missed Grandpa

and Father.

Sometimes,

I fell into self-doubt

and self-denial.

I'd wonder if one of those things would happen

if it weren't for me.

But it's different now.

I have you now.

With a person who loves me and cares about me,

my existence becomes meaningful.

By the way,

I've prepared a birthday gift for you.

Open it.

Who did you ask to have it fixed so well?

I fixed it myself.

Although

it has no spiritual power anymore,

it'll be

a memory for you and Grandpa

which can never be erased.

If Grandpa knew

I'm so happy now,

I'm sure he'd be very happy.

Will you always be with me?

Yes.

How much longer do you think

I can live?

You will surely

live on safely.

Come on.

It's so beautiful here.

On my birthday,

having a walk out here

with you in the breeze,

it's so comfortable.

Yes.

Have you caught shrimps before?

It's very fun.

Look

what I found.

Look.

A conch.

Why are there conches here?

It seems

it used to be a sea here before.

Who would have thought the sea dried up?

Now only this conch is left

to be a witness of the past world.

I heard that

as long as you put it

near your ear,

you can hear the sound of the sea.

Why is there only the sound of wind?

To listen to the sound of the sea,

you have to close your eyes

and listen with your heart.

♫The branches' falling made a splash♫

♫There are too many memories♫

Numb Guy,

I want to be with you forever.

♫It's hard to let go of it♫

Do you hear me?

I want to be with you forever.

♫Who answered every word?♫

♫I wander around to find him♫

♫It has been many years♫

I hear you.

♫Even if I will die and never come back♫

♫I'll be with you forever♫

♫The two ends that can't be cut off♫

♫The tears wet the opposite bank♫

♫How can I bear the separation if it's you who'll be with me♫

♫The loneliness that can't be cut off♫

♫Only our love is unchanging♫

Wei Zhi.

♫The two ends that can't be cut off♫

Do you have any other wishes?

♫I can't see through the dark night♫

♫When the green mountains turn white-headed♫

♫Can we keep each other company♫

I hope

♫I'm afraid you don't have enough clothes♫

time can stop at this moment forever.

♫The night is so cold that it's hard to keep warm♫

♫I wander around to find him♫

♫It has been many years♫

♫Even if I will die and never come back♫

♫I'll be with you forever♫

♫The two ends that can't be cut off♫

♫The tears wet the opposite bank♫

♫How can I bear the separation if it's you who'll be with me♫

♫The loneliness that can't be cut off♫

♫Only our love is unchanging♫

♫The two ends that can't be cut off♫

♫I can't see through the dark night♫

♫When the green mountains turn white-headed♫

♫Can we keep each other company♫

♫I'm afraid you don't have enough clothes♫

♫The night is so cold that it's hard to keep warm♫

Wei Zhi.

I'm sorry.

♫The two ends that can't be cut off♫

♫The tears wet the opposite bank♫

♫How can I bear the separation if it's you who'll be with me♫

♫The loneliness that can't be cut off♫

♫Only our love is unchanging♫

♫The two ends that can't be cut off♫

♫I can't see through the dark night♫

♫When the green mountains turn white-headed♫

♫Can we keep each other company♫

♫I'm afraid you don't have enough clothes♫

♫The night is so cold that it's hard to keep warm♫

♫I'm afraid you don't have enough clothes♫

♫The night is so cold that it's hard to keep warm♫