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♪Your silhouette in the twilight's glow♪

♪Awakens like snow, delicate and cold♪

♪Within your gaze, countless destinies intertwine♪

♪A lifetime, a world of illusion of just one person♪

♪As moonlight shimmers♪

♪Falling petals rest in my palm, it's your sacred promise♪

♪Cultivating amidst the fleeting time of this mortal world♪

♪To be as one, inseparable, like a shadow in rhyme♪

♪Grant me a lifetime of enchanting sights♪

♪I defy fate, turning it around♪

♪Fearless of heavenly decree♪

♪It is the courage that blooms for you, profound♪

♪Unafraid of the destined trials♪

♪I only wish to make a vow with you♪

♪Like our initial encounter etched deep within my heart♪

=The Longest Promise= (Adapted from "Zhu Yan" by Cang Yue)

=The Longest Promise= (Adapted from "Zhu Yan" by Cang Yue)

=The Longest Promise= =Episode 11=

Don't you

still owe me a wish?

Then, I'll wish

for this now.

I must find a way

to stop this from happening.

(Zhu Yan, keep yourself together.)

(He is nice to you)

(because you joined the faction.)

(It doesn't mean anything.)

(That was close.)

(I almost forgot about the important thing.)

Give it to me.

What?

My hair.

Priest, you have beautiful hair

but I only took a strand.

When I return to Western Huang,

I won't be seeing you again.

I'm keeping this hair

to reminisce about

the sunset we saw today

in the valley.

Priest,

please give me this memory.

Memory?

Your wish has been granted.

Not erasing your memories

is my mercy for you.

Don't raise more problems.

Priest.

How can you turn on me like that?

You are still the same.

I wish you only remember the magic techniques

and not me

when you return to Western Huang.

Hand it over.

The Priest's hair

is so black and soft.

It's pretty.

Princess Zhu Yan.

Come in.

Did you get it?

Here you go.

How is it? I do keep my promises.

Thank you.

Wait a second.

Qing Gang wouldn't use poison

even during a life-and-death situation.

Why would he use the Priest's hair

to improve his magic technique?

He's definitely not

a man of evil ways.

No way. I have to go take a look.

(The Priest's hair...)

They have indeed merged.

Priest of Grand Preceptor.

I'm sorry.

Qing Gang.

Is this what you call

the enhancement technique?

I don't think it looks like it.

It seems like you are trying to harm someone.

And this brush.

What is this?

Princess Zhu Yan.

I don't want to hurt you.

It's all right if my friend hurt me,

I'm just afraid to be used by a friend.

You either come with me

to speak to the Priest

about this

or kill me

to shut my mouth.

What? Can't you do it?

Don't blame me then.

Is she going to report it?

Go.

Priest.

Priest.

Is this important?

(This brush)

(Ying) is made from your lanugo

on the 100th day after you were born.

The first word you wrote

was your name.

Tell me.

What is your name?

Ying. I'm Shi Ying.

(Ying) Yes.

This brush

is the first brush in your lifetime,

you have to keep it well.

Yes, Mother.

Where did this brush come from?

Previously, Qing Gang asked me

to get your hair.

It felt strange to me

so I went to his room

to ask about it.

I saw him

putting your hair and this brush

together.

So,

your words and actions today

were just means

to get my hair

and not to learn.

Shouldn't you be worried

about your safety now?

You're concerned

about these details instead.

It's because I care about you

and every disciple.

This is my first time being a Master.

I want to do my best.

Every word I said today

was true.

Your virtuous teachings

are beneficial to me for life.

These days, I've come to realise

the differences

between myself and the other disciples.

A few days ago,

I wasn't convinced by

what you said

at the Emperor Valley.

But now, I understand.

My words were harsh a few days ago,

but you don't have to belittle yourself.

Learn more in the mountains,

and when you leave, continue to train hard.

You can achieve something great too.

As for this thing, don't overthink.

It will not harm me.

I remember

that it is in this book.

Could it be that I have a poor memory

because I'm old?

Say this chant and eat the Red Fruit of South Mountain

to constrain the bodies

and be free from women's seduction.

This is good. Now Shi Ying

won't be involved with the girl.

(The way to break the spell is unclear)

You're here, indeed.

How can I keep someone waiting?

It seems Princess Zhu Yan

has told everything she's seen to you.

You already knew

my mission this time.

I am aware that

you have better powers

but this is my mission.

I have no choice but to risk my life.

I'm sorry.

Bone Eroding Ivy. Not bad.

Why won't you kill me?

What else do you have up your sleeves?

Bring it on.

Oh, you can also use poison.

You can't complete your mission like this.

I have a mission that I must achieve,

it cannot end this way.

Once the identity of the Priest is confirmed,

you will use the Azure Clan's magic techniques

to release

the Magpie Branch seal in your body.

Then, you will become the poisonous

Magpie Branch.

At that time, you just need to

have any form of physical contact with him

and the poison of Magpie Branch

will transfer to his body.

He will then die from poison.

Once the magpie is released, it brings forth death.

If he doesn't die, your death is guaranteed.

Sorry.

Are you the Magpie Branch?

(Once the magpie is released, it brings forth death.)

(If he doesn't die, your death is guaranteed.)

Priest. Why?

Did you try to commit suicide

because you think killing me with poison

makes you feel guilty?

But the Magpie Branch

has been transferred to your body.

Of course, I'm aware.

However, the poison in your body

is detoxified.

Priest.

This poison will work immediately.

You're saving me with your life.

My life is not worth it.

But you...

I'm doing this

because I'm confident.

The Magpie Branch can't harm you?

I can use the spiritual power in my body

to suppress it at my fingertips for now

and force it out of my body.

Look.

I'm fine now, right?

(This famous)

(Magpie Branch poison)

(can't even harm him.)

Priest.

I'm here to kill you

but you saved me.

Qing Gang. You're kind.

You and I have a strong affinity.

I only came in the night

to teach my disciple.

Your behaviours were only

showing me that

you're trying your best just now.

So, you don't have to worry.

Winning or losing

is only natural when exchanging blows.

If you sought death once you fail,

that would be a waste

of your body

and the blood of the green bats

that you inherit.

Qing Gang. Do you know how I could

easily see through your sword skills?

It must be your powers

that surpassed mine.

(The swordsmanship of the green bats)

(is the best in the world)

(not because of its aggressive)

(or deadly nature,)

(but its ability to take advantage of one's weakness,)

(conquering the hard with softness.)

(Befriending all natures and not overpowering them.)

(Its non-violent nature)

(allows it to have endless possibilities.)

(Take advantage of one's weakness, conquering the hard with softness.)

Qing Gang. I wish you can

appreciate Qing as a precious surname in the future.

Priest. Your teachings

will be carved into my heart.

I will not disappoint the blood of the green bats

in the future.

I will also

not reveal

your identity to anyone.

Everything is in the past now.

From now on, I'm only

the Priest of Grand Preceptor of the Jiuyi Mountain.

Thank you for the old gift.

I have nothing else to return the favour except for this.

This is the Green Bats Sword​.

I hope you wouldn't disappoint it.

Thank you, Priest.

Didn't you go to look for Qing Gang?

You're poisoned.

Magpie Branch.

What?

Hold me.

You knew he had

Magpie Branch on his body

and you still went to find him?

I can suppress the poison

with my powers

but if the poison in Qing Gang isn't nullified,

he will die from the poison.

You... How long can you hold on?

It's only a few hours, tops.

His life is not as precious as yours!

Priest! Priest!

Priest.

I thought about the matter.

It's not that simple.

Priest... You...

Did Qing Gang do this?

Qing Gang... Qing Gang accidentally

got himself poisoned.

He is looking for my hair

to use it

to nullify the poison. He has no ill intentions.

You cured him

but got yourself poisoned instead?

He didn't know about it.

Please keep your voice down.

Don't worry about him.

Think of a way to remove the poison

of the Magpie Branch.

Magpie Branch?

What is that?

Let's go to the High Priest.

No way. He doesn't know

how to eliminate this poison.

If he finds out that I am poisoned,

he'd only blame Qing Gang for it.

This is bad.

You...

This poison can't be contained anymore.

Look. This shape...

Does it look like a flower?

Now is not the time

for flowers.

Magpie Branch.

Magpie Branch is also known as Butterfly Flower.

I have another way that we can try.

Stop fooling around.

I believe in you.

This...

Be careful. Here.

It's here.

Are you taking us here

because of what happened the other day?

What happened the other day...

No.

Since it's called Butterfly Flower

and the poison looks like a flower,

perhaps only butterflies can help.

This is the only way to lure

the glowing butterflies in the middle of the night.

This is impossible.

Chong Ming. Can you think of any alternatives?

If you can't,

even if I'm being unbelievable,

we have no choice but to try it.

Priest.

Please hold this Seven Star Lamp.

They absorb a human's vitality.

Please resist it yourself, Priest.

I used to suffer from this in the past.

I wanted to take a chance.

I can't believe I was right.

This poison requires your powers

to suppress it within your fingertips.

You were thinking outside of the box

and thought of the glowing butterflies.

You were lucky to get it right.

(Foolish, reckless, mischievous)

(Stubborn)

Thank you.

You save me and yet you thank me.

In the past, I was insolent.

Coming to Jiuyi Mountain this time

made me realise that I fall far behind others.

But I never thought that

the Priest with strong powers

would need me too.

Understanding this,

I won't be taken aback

by my incompetence anymore.

Yes.

I'm much weaker than others.

I can never be your first disciple.

But I have my strengths too.

In the future,

I will work much harder.

(This kid is kind,)

(but she's a cursed lady after all.)

(The hair on the brush)

(didn't merge with Priest's hair.)

(The Priest isn't the Crown Prince.)

(Qing Gang is at your disposal.)

(I can leave the mountain at the end of the month.)

Now,

they will not send anyone

to disturb the Priest anymore.

Princess Xuelu.

How long have you been here?

Not too long.

What did you see?

It's enough for me to see everything clearly.

Men and women are not supposed to be close.

For the sake of your reputation,

please leave this place immediately.

This place does not belong to General Qing.

Why should I leave?

Besides, you are the one

who is naked.

You are the one who should worry about your reputation.

Please don't play tricks on me.

All right.

Tell me

what was the letter to Azure King about

and I'll leave.

The letter was not written to the Azure King.

It must be for Consort Qing then.

Actually,

Consort Qing entrusted me

to do the same thing.

But,

you're panicking now.

You must be hiding something.

Moreover,

that person must be the former Crown Prince.

I saw that you used

the most poisonous Magpie Branch of the Azure Clan against him.

And surely, you did not

tell the whole truth

because I saw you

being loyal to the Priest.

You just revealed yourself.

I now have something against you.

What are you trying to do?

Don't worry.

I will keep the Priest's identity a secret.

(Zuowang Palace)

High Priest.

Xuelu has something to report.

High Priest.

Xuelu just saw

that Qing Gang reported to Consort Qing.

The Azure Clan's threat towards the Priest

has been dissolved.

How do you know that the Azure Clan

is threatening the Priest's life?

You don't have to hide it

from me anymore, High Priest.

You admire me

because of

my surname.

This is important to the Priest,

right?

I was right about you.

You are much stronger

than your cowardly father.

But those who make assumptions about me

are the ones I hate the most.

Do you think you can

behave so proudly and negotiate with me

just because of your surname

and your information?

I dare not.

I will follow

Priest's orders for life.

For life?

That's not for you to decide at the moment.

When you get the seat as the first disciple,

then you're worthy to discuss the plan.

Xuelu has the same intention as the High Priest.

I must become the first disciple.

This weapon is called Ice Soul.

It is the Dragon's Bone

obtained from the Mirror Lake

from a few hundred years ago.

It complements the spiritual power

of the White Clan.

It can also suppress the Crimson Clan's fire.

When you compete,

it will give you an extra advantage.

I will wait for you.

Thank you, High Priest.

Rise.

You mentioned the Magpie Branch poison

was eliminated by Shi Ying

without anyone's help.

Chong Ming was there too.

Even the Magpie Branch poison

can't kill the Priest,

it is surely a blessing moving forward.

It was ready since a long time ago.

Really?

Qing Gang.

Did you know how much trouble you caused

to the Priest's life a few days ago?

The Priest?

Is the Priest in trouble?

Could it be that the holiday yesterday was because...

Of course, he's fine.

How did you get yourself poisoned, you fool?

Did you know

how much effort he spent to eliminate the poison?

You have to be more careful in the future.

I'm sorry for causing trouble to the Priest.

No wonder.

As the Shadow Warrior general,

you insist on coming here

to grab the seat as the first disciple.

You actually wanted him

to cure you.

Is that what the Priest said to you?

Yes.

Also, if you still consider me

a friend,

please tell me about your problems

in the future.

Although I'm not

as capable as the Priest,

perhaps,

I could be of help.

All right.

Thank you.

Princess Zhu Yan.

Have you done yesterday's work?

No.

Have you done the work

that Master assigned? Show me.

According to the ranking,

you should be sitting there.

Yan.

If you like it,

I'll give you one.

I think this is it.

Look.

No.

Like that.

Master is here.

All right. Pass it around.

- Yes. - Yes.

Everyone.

This is today's topic.

Spirituality Grass.

This Spirituality Grass

is green as jade.

There are thorns on the stem.

Every branch is lush.

Rounded and bluish are deemed the best.

Lord Immortal Officer,

may I ask what is the Spirituality Grass for?

Do not laugh.

Princess Zhu Yan is asking because she doesn't know.

It's a good thing.

The most important thing in practising is

removing all distracting thoughts and staying focused.

This Spirituality Grass will help you

stay focused.

Once we've woven it together

and infuse spiritual power,

wear it on the wrist during practice.

If there are any distracting thoughts,

it will make a rustle

on its own.

Thank you, Lord Immortal Officer.

I understand.

Lord Immortal Officer.

Cultivating spirituality is

the basic.

Will the Priest

teach us in person?

The Priest will personally

check your work.

If you have excess energy,

you can weave another grass bracelet.

The Priest will be here later

and pick one

to use for tomorrow's demonstration.

Yan.

Why are you forcing yourself?

Having one is enough.

Why are you making another?

Use mine.

Look at mine.

Greetings, Priest.

Priest.

I weaved

this Spirituality Grass Bracelet for you.

What is that?

How dare she bring that up?

What an eyesore.

I said so.

As expected,

it's hideous.

Here.

Clean the wounds on your hands.

He said this medication is the best

for cuts.

When you wake up the next morning,

the wounds will be gone.

It smells so nice.

Who gave you this?

He knew that I was going up the mountains,

so he found out about

the Jiuyi Mountain's lessons.

He was worried that I would suffer

so he ordered men to send me

things that may be useful

before leaving.

Prince Shi Yu

does care about you.

What else did he give you?

Show me.

That's a lot.

This is Hua Qin House's sweet

from Jialan City.

There are only 10 boxes made in a day.

You'd have to queue in the night.

He was worried that it'd be too tough to train

so he gave me this for some sweetness.

Prince Shi Yu

is very nice to you

and cares about your safety.

I'm impressed.

He's not the kind of womanizer.

Hopefully,

I'll see him at the mid-autumn festival.

Moreover, hard work like

weaving Grass Bracelet

isn't something you would do

in the past.

Now, you're making two in a row.

Xueying.

In all that you do, as long as you've tried your best,

it doesn't matter

even if it fails.

The same goes for your relationship.

I weave the Grass Bracelet the same way.

Even though my Grass Bracelet

is hideous,

didn't the Priest

accept it too?

This has the highest score, and this has the lowest, right?

I agree.

Who made

this hideous one?

It's her again?

Why would you choose her Grass Bracelet?

You've changed.

This Grass Bracelet is a mess.

In the past,

you'd throw it immediately.

It's very ugly.

Let me fix it for her.

Why did you choose it then?

For the sake of rejecting

Zhu Yan's infatuation,

I said many hurtful things to her.

If it was someone else,

they would have given up entirely.

Zhu Yan is the only one who remained unchanged.

I want to encourage her.

Are you moved

by the Magpie Branch incident?

Don't forget.

She is the person to bring you doom in your life.

I don't care about that.

What?

You... What did you say?

Let me finish.

Life and death are up to the heavens.

I never doubt it.

Moreover, Zhu Yan will not stay in the mountains forever.

She doesn't have the ability.

No.

I want to know what you think.

I wouldn't let her stay.

If she knew,

the Crown Prince that she's been thinking about

is someone...

is me who is disheartened,

she will be shocked.

Even though the High Priest

has let his guard down now,

to prevent old matters

from being brought up...

Chong Ming. You don't have to worry.

You've stated so many reasons

not to keep her in the mountains

but you've been thinking for her in every matter.

She must have a place

in your heart.

How can I not worry?

Say this chant and eat the Red Fruit of South Mountain

to constrain the bodies

and be free from women's seduction.

Don't fool around.

This fruit is

what I've prepared

specially for you.

It's delicious.

Try it. Eat it.

Here.

I'm not eating.

It's delicious.

I made this, especially for you.

You're not eating it?

It's good.

Taste it. Try it.

Eat. Eat.

Eat. Hurry.

Eat it

and I won't bother you.

Red Fruit of the Jiuyi Mountain's South Sky.

The one who eats it remains righteous and blessed.

Keeping the purity of Dao.

What are you doing?

I'm saying it's midnight.

Time to rest.

Unlike you,

I do fear

the effects of ageing.

Farewell.

Sister.

How is mine?

Look at my bracelet.

Is it pretty?

Who are you calling sister?

You're older than I am.

Of course, you're my sister.

The Priest is here.

All right. The Priest is here.

All right.

No more talking.

Greetings, Priest.

Whose bracelet is the Priest wearing?

Whose is it?

Whose is it? I don't know.

Whose is it?

This...

Red light.

It looks like Zhu Yan's.

It does.

This...

Yan. Look.

Priest is using your Grass Bracelet

for demonstration.

How is that possible?

♪How fateful was our encounter♪

♪How tragic, destined by fate's decree♪

♪How fragile, like glass and snow's embrace♪

♪Love and hate entwined, indistinguishable♪

♪How prophetic, a single word spoken♪

♪How transient, the rise and fall of destiny♪

♪How balanced, each sip and bite, no debts owed♪

♪Tears well in eyes with jade-like brows♪

♪The drop of blood in your heart♪

♪Has dried into a lock that binds me♪

♪Securing my path, thousands of miles long♪

♪Never apart from you♪

♪The drop of blood in your heart♪

♪Has dried into a lock that binds me♪

♪Even if our hearts and guts are torn apart♪

♪Our gazes forever intertwined♪

♪The drop of blood in your heart♪

♪Has dried into a lock that binds me♪

♪Securing my path, thousands of miles long♪

♪Never apart from your side♪

♪The drop of blood in your heart♪

♪Has dried into a lock that binds me♪

♪Even if our hearts and guts are torn apart♪

♪Our gazes forever intertwined♪

♪How fateful was our encounter♪

♪How tragic, destined by fate's decree♪