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[Mayfly - Zhou Shen]

♪At dawn♪ ♪I open my eyes♪

♪At long last, the night is past♪ ♪The story has ended♪

♪If someone ever asks the question♪ ♪I'll say I never regret it♪

♪Where I touch you♪ ♪Is marked with the trace of our entanglement♪

♪Goodbye is not farewell♪

♪Why always focus on results?♪

♪In an instant, my longing for you♪ ♪Spilled to the horizon♪

♪The barren land is singing♪ ♪The ground is remaining silent♪

♪Light penetrates the sea♪ ♪Flowers bloom among the dust♪

♪The mayfly gazes upon the sky♪ ♪Swearing to pursue the light♪

♪My soul is searching♪ ♪For the time rift♪

♪And you♪

[Adapted from the novel Back From the Brink - in jjwxc.net by Jiu Lu Fei Xiang]

[Back From The Brink]

[Episode 5]

(Suying?)

(You are my sworn enemy.)

[Familiar Depositary]

[Qijue Agency Stable]

Buddy, do you want one?

Are you guys willing to let them treat you as such?

Of course.

Why not?

Judging from your unhappy expression, I assume this is your first time being a familiar.

That's fine.

Look at you, all clean and white. You're not hurt at all.

Look at this buddy over here.

When you bring that up, I can't help but feel sad.

My master was jealous of my good looks.

That's why he left a scar that would never disappear

on my handsome face.

By the way, you can give it to me if he doesn't want it.

My master always thought I was a herbivore.

Actually, I can have meat, too.

Have you two never thought of escaping?

Where can we escape?

In Yongzhou, monsters die in abrupt ways once they tear their pact of servitude.

Sometimes, their bodies are not even found.

The pact of servitude was created by monsters for humans as a sign of gratitude before.

However, no one expected it to end up like this.

Tianyao?

Why did you guys chain him up here?

Ma'am, familiars are supposed to be treated like this.

Release him immediately!

Okay, ma'am.

Please pay up, then.

(Vegetables for sale!)

(Fresh vegetables for sale!)

Sorry about that.

I didn't know they would treat you like that.

They weren't that unkind to monsters when I came to Yongzhou three years ago.

Have you asked for information?

I don't have enough money.

I think I have to borrow money from my friends.

You have friends in Yongzhou?

Of course.

You can even borrow money from them?

What do you mean by that?

I'm just curious.

You were cultivating in Chenxing Mountain before.

Why would you have friends in Yongzhou?

Three years ago, I made a new friend when I joined Master in subduing monsters.

Yongzhou City is a huge place.

I may not be familiar with other places, but I know every single path that leads to her place.

Keep it.

What is he doing here?

Was he the friend you mentioned just now? [Richest Man in Yongzhou, Wang Pengyuan]

- How is that possible? - Have you offended him before?

It's nothing worth mentioning.

Let's go.

[Wangyu Tower, Yongzhou]

Wangyu Tower.

Is your friend here?

She's the owner of Wangyu Tower.

She's a famous businesswoman in Yongzhou.

Do you know her? She's a good friend of mine.

Let's go.

Sorry, ma'am.

According to our rules, no familiars can enter this building except those who are owned by our owner.

Is she really your good friend?

It's me.

Look at me.

Can I enter the building with my familiar?

No.

Only familiars that belong to our owner or important guests can enter the building.

Good friend, huh?

Where did you come from? You must be new. Get someone else here. Let me in.

I can't let you in even if I get someone else here.

-Let me in! No.

What do you mean? Get out of my way.

-No. -Let me in.

-No. -Get out of my way!

- I can't. I truly can't. - Get out of my way!

-Ma'am! -What's going on?

First Young Master.

[Yuli, Xiange's familiar] Yuli?

- Miss Yan? - Great timing. Tell him who I am and if I can go inside with my familiar.

Take a look.

Miss Yan, please calm down.

He's new here. He has never seen you before.

This is our VIP.

If you mistreat her again, I won't let you off.

Yes, sir.

Miss Yan, please.

I told you I had a good friend here.

Miss, it's been a long time since you came.

Our lady misses you.

It's because I had plenty of things to do before this.

But speaking of which, judging from Xiange's personality,

I find it hard to believe that she would set so many rules here.

I thought Wangyu Tower was a place for people to forget their differences and enjoy themselves.

Now, they're classifying beings?

Miss, you came at the wrong time.

The Guanghan Sect keeps a close eye on everything now.

If Wangyu Tower stays different from the rest, people might get something on us.

Miss Yan, you just left the mountain not long ago.

You can stay here for a few more days and take a breather.

-Miss Yan. -Miss Yan.

Miss Yan.

I missed you guys!

We missed you too!

It's been so long since I last witnessed a scene like this.

Yan, you got yourself a familiar, too?

What kind of spirit is he?

I cannot detect any spiritual energy from him.

He...

Our lady is here.

My Lady.

[Xiange, the owner of Wangyu Tower]

You never came back after we parted ways three years ago.

I'm afraid you already forgot about me long ago.

My lady, please do not blame me.

I missed you.

You're as mischievous as always.

I missed you so much.

- They're having a ladies' talk. You should come with us. - -Did you miss me?

Let's go.

Treat him well. Do not bully him.

They won't chain you up.

I'll pick you up when I'm done.

Let's go.

Please.

How did you end up getting yourself a familiar?

It's a long story.

Xiange, actually, I came here to ask you for a favor.

Go ahead.

How much do you need this time?

You're my good friend indeed. You do know me well.

Seems like you need a huge sum.

That's right.

It's...

1,000 gold?

10,000 gold?

100,000 gold?

Yanhui, why don't you sell Wangyu Tower while you're at it?

I know it's a huge sum.

What trouble did you get yourself into? Why did you need so much money?

Did you leave the mountain for another reason?

I need to buy a life-saving piece of information from the Qijue Agency.

Qijue Agency?

What kind of info is it? Why does it require so much money?

I'm sick.

Sick?

You... What's the matter with you?

My heart is pretty weak.

You should go to a physician, then.

-Come. I'll bring you there. -No.

It's a long story. My illness is peculiar.

Anyway, I lack money.

Wait here.

Let us introduce ourselves first.

We are Miss Xiange's familiars.

- I'm fifth in rank. - I'm ninth in rank.

- You can call me Fifth. - You can call me Ninth.

[Fifth Young Master, Xiange's familiar] Look at his nose and eyes. You do look handsome.

No wonder Miss Yan took a liking to you.

Don't just pull a long face all day.

You need to learn how to smile.

You need to smile warmly.

Curve your brows and lift your lips. Do you know how to do it?

I can teach you. Take note of the smiling angle.

The standard smile requires eight teeth to be shown. Like this.

[Ninth Young Master, Xiange's familiar] Don't listen to him.

You won't be able to stay for long if you only depend on your looks.

[Familiars' way of conduct] You need to study and learn more.

An outstanding familiar isn't made in one day.

Any outstanding familiars must be able to predict their owners' intentions, observe their intent,

protect their owners' reputations when they're outside, and make sure they don't need to worry.

When our owners take a glance at us, you have to think of everything in advance and act before them.

Act if they tell you to, and stop when they tell you not to.

If they tell you to go East, never go West.

If they tell you to stand, never sit.

- So, we must follow everything our owners... - What are you two doing?

Is our lady too lenient on you guys usually?

Is that why you guys are behaving rudely?

Fine. I'll leave, then.

Sir, sorry about that.

Please wait here. I'll make you a pot of tea.

It's fine.

Thank you, First Young Master.

I have something to ask you.

When I entered the city today, I saw a pair of dragon horns on top of the city tower.

When was it placed there?

It's already been there for a few days. I can't remember clearly.

It just appeared there one morning.

Rumors regarding the dragon horns have been circulating within the city, too.

What kind of rumors?

Some say dragon horns are treasures that absorb the essence of Heaven and Earth.

Even though they're placed at the city gate, no one is guarding them.

That means the dragon horns must be fake.

(Some say it's the sacred treasure of dragons, and it'll protect itself.

It'll protect itself?

I heard that the pair of dragon horns devours people.

It devours people?

To me, those are just mere rumors.

The dragon horns have attracted the attention of many greedy people.

Many bodies would be dragged out of the city gate tower every morning.

I speculate that a strong master is protecting the dragon horns secretly.

Those who have shallow cultivation cannot tell that.

They thought no one was protecting them.

That's why they came up with rumors of the dragon horns devouring people.

Dear guest, please take care. [Wangyu Tower]

Look. I got 20,000 gold from her.

She's my good friend indeed.

I'll definitely repay everything once I start to make money.

You still lack 80,000 gold.

You have to find four other good friends.

How about I sell you, then?

It's just for the time being.

Forget it. You pull a long face every day.

I can't sell you for a good price, anyway.

You don't need to waste your money.

You can return the money to your friend.

- As long as I retrieve my body... - Stop. I will never believe your words.

What should we do? We need to make money somehow.

Amazing! They're gambling today.

We'll get rich in one go!

That's right. It all falls on you now.

Here's our chance.

You can enjoy yourself. I have something to do. I need to go.

Wait.

This is for you.

This is for your living expenses in Yongzhou.

Keep it well. Take care of yourself.

Now we are in the same boat.

I'll make a move first.

(The dragon horns are harmless.)

(Suying did set up a trap around them.)

(Let me see what's going on with it tonight.)

It's the Gold-eating Beast, indeed.

I should be able to lure it away if I have enough gold pieces.

The dragon horns are right in front of me.

I'll take a gamble.

Come! The more you bet, the more you earn!

Big or small? Place your bet!

Come! Big or small?

Don't push!

Small!

Big!

Small!

Again!

Big!

Big!

Here!

Here. Big!

Small!

Big!

(I thought I could win enough money to purchase the info from Qijue Agency by gambling.)

(What should I do now?)

We have a challenge today.

On the left is Qiang. On the right is Fu.

Which one will you guys bet on?

My Fu will surely win, right?

Wrong! My Qiang is the strongest! Bet on Qiang!

Everyone, place your bet!

Do place your bet!

Fu is going to win!

I'll bet on Fu!

Fight!

Fight! Fight!

Qiang, beat it up!

Shut up!

Fu?

What's wrong?

Fu?

What's the matter?

It won.

I won.

Miss, I think Fu died suddenly!

Qiang won.

Even crickets can die suddenly?

That's right.

Poor Fu.

It's been killed on the battlefield.

Fu!

Fu!

Yanhui, lend me 3,000 gold.

It's for an emergency.

I ran out of gold!

It took all my luck to get your Heart Protecting Scale

Even Fu died because of me!

You're wrong.

You were spending my luck.

[Wangyu Tower]

20,000 gold was all gone in one night?

Miss Yan, pardon me for being straight, but your familiar is too much of a spendthrift.

You should get a new one as soon as possible.

You're right. I will.

I'll consider it.

You two can resume your work.

Okay.

Mr. Fu, you should rest early, too.

Yuli,

I have a question.

Is there a way for us to make money in Yongzhou City?

- Mr. Fu, do you want to alleviate Miss Yan's trouble? - I guess so.

Actually, there are many ways to help her.

First, you can take care of her so that she can be healthy and happy.

Second, you can...

You just need to tell me how to make money.

We don't have any ways to make money.

We all depend on our lady to make money.

Sir, who are you looking for?

The person in charge.

I'm looking for the person in charge here. I'm looking for someone...

- She's not here today. - Hurry up.

Is she around or not?

She's around.

Wang Pengyuan!

Hui!

Wasn't he the one you were avoiding yesterday?

I'm no longer avoiding him.

Today, I won't avoid him.

Hui, I've finally seen you again.

Do you still remember...

You were captured by monsters when you were going to pray in Huguo Temple. I saved you.

I remember that.

Since then, you'll remind me of it whenever you see me.

You still remember that?

If so, do you still remember the moves you used to subdue the monsters?

Every frown and smile too.

Even the wind in the mountain valleys?

Even the incense in the temple.

You said you would come back and look for me.

I didn't say that.

I never expected our next encounter to be a few years later.

Hui,

I heard from people that you were looking for me today.

I was delighted to hear that.

Actually, I need your help to do something.

Just tell me.

What are you looking at?

Have you never seen a handsome guy before?

Hui, he's...

He's the new familiar I've subdued.

Serve our guest tea.

Hui, what kind of familiar is he, then?

He's an auspicious koi.

So, he just brings good luck.

Although he's not very useful, he can at least ward off bad luck for you.

That's great, too.

Drink it first.

Come here. Come with me.

Let's go.

I'm negotiating a deal here. Don't mess it up.

You should head back first.

Go.

Just go!

Just go already!

Remember to clean the room.

I'll inspect it later.

Go now.

Hui, you actually care about me?

I'm so happy.

I guess so.

He's a little dumb. That's right.

Just now, you said you needed my help.

What do you need my help for?

Well... It's not a big deal.

One day, I saw your name on the Richest Clients Leaderboard in Yongzhou,

published by the Qijue Agency.

I just spent a little money on that.

I never expect them to jot down my name on the list.

A little money, huh?

A little money.

Hui, do you lack money?

Yes.

I want to borrow money from you.

I'll get upset if you say that.

Borrow?

You don't need to borrow money from me when we're this close.

You can spend my money all you like.

But I require quite a lot.

Money isn't an issue to me.

I can never finish spending them.

Hui, how about this? Come with me.

See if I'm rich enough to meet your standards. Is that okay with you?

Sure.

[Free of rent for one month]

It looks like they revere you.

This street belongs to my family.

They're just my tenants.

I even established a new business incubator. Do you want to check it out?

I do.

However, it will be a bit far if we walk there.

Hui, why don't you pick a horse together with me?

Sure.

This is my horse.

This is your horse?

But the horseshoes...

They are made of jade.

Jade?

What if the horse crushed them by accident?

I can just get a new one.

At first, the shopkeeper wanted to make one with gold and jade.

But that's so vulgar.

I demanded one entirely out of jade.

If so, how much does this horse of yours cost?

It's only 100,000 gold.

100,000 gold?

(I can't afford to pay you back if anything happens to it.)

Hui, if you're unsatisfied with it, I still have many precious horses for you to choose from.

They're much more expensive than this steed. It's okay.

I'll take this horse.

Okay.

We'll take you.

It's getting late.

Mr. Fu, what are you doing here alone?

Yuli, you're alone, too.

Our lady wanted some snacks.

She told me to buy some supper from the night market.

Mr. Fu, do you want to try it?

It's fine.

Your hand is...

I burned my hands by accident while I was cooking two days ago.

Let me take a look.

How did you do that?

My element is Water. So I could treat your burn.

Mr. Fu, you can actually utilize such magic arts?

It's not difficult for you to make money, then.

I'll try to promote you.

Thank you so much.

Mr. Fu, are you waiting for Miss Yan?

I'm afraid you have to wait for some time.

When I came back, I saw her visiting the night market with the wealthy Mr. Wang.

She was smiling while chatting with him.

It looked like she was enjoying herself.

I heard from one of the stall vendors

that Mr. Wang might try to propose to Yanhui tonight.

♪Hey, look at the vast land♪

♪We should sing and drink♪

Hello, Mr. Wang. Mr. Wang is here.

♪Don't overthink things♪

♪Just drift along with the wind♪

♪Rest your eyes on the pretty lakes and hills♪

I never thought riding on an expensive horse like this would be so cool.

I'm glad that you like it.

However, it's much cheaper compared to my turtle.

Mister, it's been so long since you came here.

This is the newest seasoning we imported from the Western Regions. Please take it.

That pepper of yours is worth nothing.

Mister, look at our Golden Ruyi.

This is a precious item. It's just a mere Ruyi.

It cannot showcase Mister's domineering aura.

Mister, look. These golden boots of mine are the only pair in the world.

If you wear it, you'll be the dashing man in the entire city.

Take a look.

Mister.

Wait. Does your family own the entire street?

It's a business incubator. I'm giving youngsters a chance to start their businesses.

I just collect rent from them every month.

Hui, do you think I'm wealthy enough?

Of course. You're more than that.

Do you need more staff here?

Silence!

I cannot hear Hui.

Hui, what were you saying just now?

Mr. Wang, do you need more staff here?

No.

But I need a landlady.

What?

I need a landlady.

I...

You... Can I?

You can!

Can I?

You can!

I'm delighted today.

I'll distribute red packets to everyone!

(Look at all that money!)

(I wouldn't need to go to the gambling den if I had known about this sooner.)

Hui,

you truly can.

I...

You!

Tianyao?

Time for you to head back.

Wait for me! I'll consider it first. I'll give you an answer later. - Hui!

-Wait for me! -Hui!

I'll wait for you!

What are you doing?

Why did you awaken my conscience and dignity?

Do you know there are many important decisions in life

that we have to make immediately when the situation is still blurry?

- Why did you do so? - Why did I do so?

I was just trying to help that mister to sober up.

Do you think I'm not good enough for him?

He's wealthy enough that he can fill the sky with gold.

Do you think you're good enough for him?

And, when he was walking alongside you, his eyes were glued to you all night long.

I assume he truly fancies you.

But you?

You only had eyes for his wealth.

You have no feelings for him at all.

You're just using him.

You're speaking as if you know me inside out.

Who said I was after his wealth?

I'll explain things to him tomorrow.

Tomorrow? You should do it today...

Stop it!

Tell me, then.

They assigned us to this place.

Those are members of the Guanghan Sect. We have nothing to do here.

Why should we stay here?

Tianxiang Workshop?

It's my first time hearing about this place in Yongzhou.

[Tianxiang Workshop]

Mister, what does Tianxiang Workshop sell for a living?

Tianxiang Workshop sells incense.

It's just an incense workshop.

Why are the immortals of the Guanghan Sect guarding this place?

I can tell you guys are new to this place.

Tianxiang Workshop is the property of the famous Feng Family in Yongzhou.

Its owner, Feng Ming, is the best incense maker in the world.

The incense he makes has mystical effects.

I speculate that his reputation as an incense maker

has attracted the attention of an important organization like Guanghan Sect.

If Feng Ming is that amazing, why have I not seen his name appear in Qijue Agency before?

You see, revealing your income to others is never a sensible idea.

Ordinary people like us have no chance to see truly wealthy people.

What kind of incense are they producing?

It smells pretty strange.

Sorry, it's the smell of this excrement.

Sorry about that.

You possess the Heart Protecting Scale. Don't run around.

I know that.

[Tianxiang Workshop]

Keep an eye on the entrance. Do not allow anyone to enter without my permission.

Yes, sir.

Nine-Tailed Fox, how dare you seduce Mr. Lu? [Dungeon Arena]

I will make you suffer so much that death seems like the easy way out. [Yunxi, Princess of Qingqiu]

Master, this is the incense made from the extract of this nine-tailed fox. [Feng Ming, Tianxiang Workshop owner]

Open it.

Fox Incense?

Mr. Feng, you're known as the number one incense maker in the world.

How dare you attempt to trick me with this?

Pardon me, Master!

Master, I thought you wanted an incense that could make Mr. Lu fall for you again.

Fall for me again?

I just need him to recover his memories.

Master, please pardon me.

I misunderstood your intention. I will see to it immediately.

However, it's extremely difficult to produce incense that could help one recover their memories.

I'm afraid I can't do it alone.

May I borrow the power of the dragon horns?

You are planning to steal the dragon horns, too?

Master, you're overthinking it.

If you didn't kill that monster for me back then, I would have no way to avenge my wife and child.

Now, it's my time to repay the favor. I will offer everything I have.

Please believe me!

Master, I do not intend to steal the dragon horns.

Once the incense is completed, I'll definitely return them to you.

All right. You have three days.

You will get what you desire tomorrow.

Mr. Wang, please come inside.

Mr. Wang, why did you come here personally?

Do you guys have any incense that can boost one's charm?

Mister, you mean...

I've admired a lady for a long time.

Today, I finally mustered enough courage to propose to her.

She was going to say yes, but in the end, she said she would consider it.

I guess I must be too fat.

Or I'm not tall enough.

Or maybe I'm not humorous enough.

That's why she hesitated.

Mr. Wang, in my opinion,

I'm afraid you're not the issue here.

I think that lady doesn't fancy you enough.

She doesn't fancy me enough? If so, I...

Mister, calm down. Calm down.

Since you're here, I will surely solve your trouble for you.

Mister, please wait a moment.

Mister, look. This is Fox Incense.

Fox Incense?

This incense was made by the workshop owner himself.

The person who consumes this will fall deeply in love with the first person they touch

and cannot stop themselves from loving them.

No. I need to clarify things with Wang Pengyuan.

Clarify what?

What are you doing here?

They said you were in the backyard. That's why I came.

Great timing. I have something to tell you, too.

Please go ahead.

I've thought about it the entire night.

I think I still need to tell you the truth.

I... Wait.

I'm sure you haven't eaten anything after you woke up, right?

I brought you some breakfast.

It's made with nutritious ingredients.

Wang Pengyuan, I have to reject you, anyway.

I cannot accept your feelings like this.

I... You should try this first.

It won't be as nice when it gets cold. Here.

Okay.

(The Fox Incense has a plain taste.)

If you mix it in food, no one will find out.

Once she consumes it, she will fall helplessly in love with the first person she touches.

(Remember, you must be the first person she touches.)

I've finished it.

What are you doing?

I... There was a bug.

A bug flew by just now.

A bug?

Where? Over there!

I don't see any bugs. I don't see anything.

Fatty, what are you doing?

I just want to touch you.

No. I'm rejecting you.

What are you doing? You...

Just let me touch you! I won't do anything else!

Hui, just one touch. I promise.

Hui, stop running.

Are you out of your mind?

What are you doing?

You touched her!

He... He touched you.

Where did he touch you?

My hand.

Whose hand did he touch?

Mine.

Did you beat him up?

No, I didn't.

Well... What's wrong with you?

You look especially pleasing to the eyes today.

Don't be ridiculous.

Where did you go this morning?

I...

Yuli found a wayfor me to make money.

All right.

(Although we've been sticking together for some time, it's my first time realizing that he's so handsome.)

Why are you together with him?

I've already fallen for him. I will leave with him.

[Bai Xiaosheng, Shadow Spirit] You!

Terminate our pact of servitude.

Just treat it as if I'm buying her from you.

Are you willing?

She's just a lowly familiar.

Of course, I'm willing.

Xiaosheng, let's go.

I'll send you there first.

Send me there?

I was initially looking for a couple in which a Taoist and a spirit were in love.

I thought you guys were it.

But I never expected you to break up that easily.

Such a waste of my time.

You're also a jerk.

[Couple Trial]

Such couples are infuriating indeed.

It seems like I need to find a new couple again.

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♪You are in the opposite direction, I can't see you clearly♪

♪My grey hair represents my longing for you♪

♫ Each frame slipping through my fingers marks our history ♫

♫ The breeze blows, the pear blossom falls The swan goose honks ♫

♫ I trace your silhouette One portrait after another ♫

♫ I caress your cheek One memory after another ♫

♫ I drown my nights with this forlornness The wind blows as I sigh ♫

♫ Everything I've been through in my life Is so that I can find you ♫

♪Who has had the taste of a true departure?♪

♪Just like the moon, our reunion is few and far between♪

♫ Among the green hills and the clear rivers My love for you will never change ♫

♫ How easy it is to meet and part Retelling our encounters to the endless rain ♫

♫ May the drifting petals scatter throughout the world And the spring breeze remains the same ♫

♫ I carry the memory of you with me And move forward ♫

♫ I look back a few times Trying to look for the you I knew ♫

♫ We hold hands, reminiscing on our good memories The mortal world is as bustling as always ♫

♫ Sometimes, it's just hard To convey my feelings ♫