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She's a Pure Fox.

I know.

Those demons possess great power and excel in medicine and poison.

Given her form I just saw, she must be Tier 6.

Perhaps she did save the villagers.

But the deceased can't be revived.

Even a Tier six Pure Fox

can't do that with her divine healing skills.

They did die that day.

I'm unable to bring the dead back to life,

but with the silk from the Cold Silkworm,

my skills can produce much more power.

Zhun was saved in that way too.

Did you come to find the Cold Silkworm

and run into the injured villagers?

Yes.

Pure Fox is said to be the most intelligent,

cunning and selfish demon.

They never interfere in others' business.

Why did you save their lives?

That was for Zhun.

-Your husband, Li Zhun? -Yes.

Before I saved him,

Zhun had saved my life.

TEN YEARS AGO, LI MANSION

Cainan is surrounded by mountains.

The Li Family had an incense business.

They made it with demon blood for generations

and gained a great fortune.

Back then, when I was caught by a bounty hunter,

Li Zhun let me out.

PROPITIOUS AND AUSPICIOUS

Run!

Don't get caught again.

I remember his looks.

He had gentle eyes,

different from those hunters'.

Young Master,

the blood from that fox alone could've

made incense worth more than 100 taels of gold.

You shouldn't have let it go!

I did.

It was me.

The demon blood incense has brought us generations of wealth,

while countless demons have been tortured and killed.

It's time

to end it for good.

Before running away, I stole a glance at him.

Actually, I didn't believe what he said.

But later, I heard that

when he took over his family business,

despite others' objections,

he stopped using demon blood

and only made ordinary incense.

Soon the business took a nose dive.

Years later,

when he suffered a relapse,

he was too poor.

-And too sick. -There's no hope.

I was waiting.

-Seeing if he'd regret everything. -It's too late.

-Make incense with demon blood again. -I've done my best.

There's nothing else I can do.

I was waiting to see him harm demons like others.

But he didn't.

I couldn't let him die.

I don't regret saving his life.

Does he not know you're a fox to this day?

Thank you for not exposing my identity just now.

So ten years ago, those in the village…

Yes.

Zhun asked me to save their lives.

It was beyond my power,

but thanks to the Cold Silkworm,

I gave it my all.

It wasn't easy.

Luckily, they weren't dead for long.

I could still revive them.

Perhaps it was all fate.

Did you see that demon's body?

Demon?

No.

When I got to the village,

I saw a sickle and blood all over the ground.

Maybe that demon had been liquidized.

When Zhang and the others woke up,

they didn't mention any demon either.

The Cold Silkworm is fragile.

It lives on the petals of Silk Soul Flowers.

The silkworm and the flowers

will soon die outside their habitat.

That's why I'm staying here.

As a fox demon, you've saved so many lives.

That's selfless and meritorious.

Fuyi and I admire you deeply.

I'm flattered.

As Demon Catchers,

you let me, a fox demon, go.

I can't thank you enough either.

Shiniang,

may I borrow your Cold Silkworm?

I know it's extremely rare, but we really need it.

Once we finish, I promise to return it to you.

If you want anything from us,

we'll get it for you.

Uh…

Fine. I'll lend it to you

after it produces silk

when the full moon appears.

I need to make this month's medicine for Zhun.

Sure. Thank you.

We'll come back in four days then.

See you.

-Liuniang, I'll help you. -No, thanks.

Liuniang,

why can't you tell me now

if my mother is alive, where she is

and how she's doing?

Ziqi,

be patient.

All your questions

will be answered tonight.

Young lady,

you may wait in the fort.

Miaomiao is my fiancée.

I'd never leave her alone.

Like father, like son.

You too.

It's fine, Ziqi.

I can take care of myself. Go ahead.

It's about midnight.

I'll be back soon.

I hope you won't mind sharing a bed with me tonight.

Thanks.

You're welcome.

Just call me Taozi.

Sure, Taozi.

You two look happy.

Why did you come to Xilai County?

To look for Ziqi's hometown,

Qilin Mountain.

Qilin Mountain? That's easy.

Look. The tallest and steepest mountain is the one.

This one?

But wasn't it destroyed years ago?

How come it's still there?

Yes, it's gone.

But when it was there a long time ago,

no one actually saw it.

What do you mean?

Liuniang said

she had a powerful sister

who created mirages in the mountains

to protect Qilin Mountain.

That means

not all the mountains in Xilai County are real.

Some of them are illusions.

Correct.

Qilin Mountain was hidden among them.

It was obvious from a distance,

but you couldn't find it when you got closer.

Only cliffs and dead ends were left.

No one ever saw its true face,

just illusions for centuries.

And they're all that's left

with the mountain gone.

I see.

What's this?

This flowerbed held

Rong'er's favorite flowers when she lived

in the mountain.

When Qilin Mountain collapsed,

I climbed up to the ruins over and over

and found the remaining seeds bit by bit.

Then it took me over ten years

to grow them.

I have a question.

Liuniang, Crescent is loyal to its master,

and it can sense danger.

Why did it target you when it saw you?

Liuniang,

did it make a mistake?

That weapon is too intelligent.

That wasn't a mistake.

I did mean to kill you.

When your mother was pregnant,

I told her to have an abortion.

Ziqi,

without you,

she'd still be

living in the Water Fort,

carefree

and secluded.

What's that got to do with me?

Do you know

why the other girls' tears are like white pearls,

but hers were red?

Why?

Because they weren't her tears

but her blood.

She was created by nature,

pure and tearless.

But if she shed tears,

they could only be her blood.

Do you want to know her story?

Why don't you go inside?

This flowerbed holds

so many memories.

Yes.

I'm a Fei Demon.

I can absorb others' memories

and create formations.

The roots under this flowerbed consist of my memories

and those of the remaining flower spirits.

Go and see for yourself.

Memories can't be faked.

Liuniang,

I remember you've never liked me.

You did so much to lure me back

not just to rake up the past, right?

Are you afraid this is a trap?

You're highly talented

with a divine weapon.

You have nothing to fear.

Memories are intangible.

They're the weakest

and most useless things.

They simply record people's past.

Ziqi,

you two have been apart for so long.

Does she miss you?

Does she love you?

Does she hate you?

Does she detest you?

Why did she abandon you?

Don't you want to know the answers?

Taozi, where did you get this golden pearl?

This one?

It's my grandmother's tear.

Why is it golden?

It was the last teardrop she shed.

One sheds his or her last tear

for those he or she worries most about.

It's more precious than any pearl.

Also, it's an amulet.

-An amulet? -Yes.

If the person for whom the tear was shed wears the pearl,

it can protect them from one fatal disaster

and save their life.

Does Liuniang also have a similar golden pearl?

Where did hers come from?

That I don't know either.

She's been wearing it for as long as I can remember.

When I asked her, she didn't tell me.

Taozi, I'm still worried.

Can you take me to see Liuniang and Ziqi?

Miaomiao, I'm sorry.

You might feel a bit dizzy when you wake up in the morning,

but you'll be fine soon.

It's made of Liuniang's blood.

It won't harm you.

Have a good cry and everything will be fine.

Let it out.

As you know,

Fei Beast blood can make incense, medicine,

pills, and charms

to erase painful memories.

That's why my clan, my family, and my friends.

-They were all hunted by Demon Catchers. -Let's go!

Those caught alive would be kept to drain their blood.

When I was cornered,

I'd rather have died

than be caught.

But I survived.

That day,

I met her.

She wasn't like any beings in the world,

but she seemed to be able to connect with them.

Qilin Mountain was just like her,

peaceful, serene,

and able to heal everything.

I was healed too.

She gave me a home.

Then I stayed with her.

Later, I could turn into a human.

Sister.

We kept each other company

for hundreds of years.

Isn't she beautiful

and carefree?

She lived happily

in Qilin Mountain for over 1,000 years.

She had no troubles

or worries.

She was so pure

and divine.

Humans didn't deserve to see her,

but they were curious and admired her.

Then

they worshipped her as the Saintess.

They believed with her blessing,

they could forever be with their loved ones

and live happily ever after.

Goddess Mei?

Rong'er was the one and only

purest and kindest Tier nine demon.

She was Goddess Mei!

Take a look inside.

There's a lot you don't know.

As the most enshrined Goddess of Love,

she was hurt by love.

If it hadn't been for me, that would've never happened.

What I said intrigued her.

She left the mountain for the bustling human realm,

where she met

the wrong person

and had you.

That's impossible!

Humans and demons can't be together.

There's never been a half-demon.

But there is one now.

It's true.

I'm pregnant.

I like the name Qinghuan came up with.

"Ziqi."

"Ziqi."

From the day she was pregnant,

my worries kept growing.

I feared you and your father would cause her harm.

In the end, my fear came true.

That day,

two Demon Catchers came to the foot of the mountain.

It's a dead end.

Just like that woodcutter said.

Save it.

Can't you tell

the "dead end" is a cover

made by the demons here

to conceal the entrance?

Huaijiang…

ENTRANCE TO QILIN MOUNTAIN

…what kind of work is this,

looking for a Noble Consort's brother

who ran away from home?

This is ridiculous!

It's him!

You know him?

Yes.

I do know him.

All that's happened

and the course of the past 20 years

can't be a coincidence!

Hey, who exactly are you?

Liuniang, calm down.

Qinghuan told me everything just now.

I'll tell her.

My real name is Zhao Qinghuan.

His Majesty appointed me the Qingyi Marquis.

Noble Consort Zhao and I grew up like siblings.

I'm sorry.

I hid my real identity from you.

Honestly,

I don't like it either.

Over the past few months,

I've been living so happily

with you in the mountain

that I no longer want to be a marquis.

I just want to be your husband.

But the royals have sent Demon Catchers

to look for you.

They're at the foot of the mountain.

Qinghuan,

Qilin Mountain shouldn't be disturbed by Demon Catchers.

Don't worry.

I'll explain everything to them.

You'll be fine.

What if they harm us

and other demons here?

I'll hold you hostage.

If they dare to make a move,

I'll kill you!

Liuniang,

I've hidden the entrance.

They can't break in easily.

Let Qinghuan deal with them.

That day, those Demon Catchers didn't barge in,

but Zhao Qinghuan didn't return either.

Everything seemed to return to normal.

It's fine to cry.

I want to,

but

I was born tearless.

I thought she'd be sad for a while,

but then everything would be fine,

as it had been over the past centuries.

I felt relieved in secret.

But I was wrong.

After that man left,

Demon Catchers kept showing up.

It's fine. I'm here.

What's wrong?

This is strange.

Why can't I use my powers?

Something is wrong.

Why is your power so unstable?

It's as if

it's being absorbed by the baby in you.

Sister, go!

A Demon Catcher of the Mu Family is here.

But what about other demons?

You're the target.

Save yourself first.

That was the last time I saw Qilin Mountain

and our home.

We made our way out

and thought the mountain would be fine,

but

more Demon Catchers came later.

They…

-They… -They used ten mountain talismans.

Laying the mountain flat

and killing all the demons there.

Level this evil mountain.

Let no demons go.

Ziqi,

you know more than I thought.

You must've been through a lot through the years.

You're about to see the truly unbearable.

When the news of the destruction of the mountain

and the Qingyi Marquis's grand wedding in the capital

came together,

she was heartbroken.

Sister…

Suddenly, she shed a tear

which was her blood.

What's worse,

the bigger you grew in her womb,

the weaker she became.

Sister, you can't keep this baby.

A half-demon doesn't have a demon core,

so the baby is devouring yours.

I'm Tier 9.

I can live without the demon core.

But you're getting weaker.

You can't take the risk!

I have to.

If you can't do it,

I'll do it for you,

Sister,

untie me now.

No matter what happens,

I won't abandon Ziqi.

I have to protect him.

Please don't leave me!

When she gave birth to you,

she lost all her power.

She could only live like a human

and sang in Wufang Town to make money.

In order to bring you up,

she suffered a great deal.

Everyone could bully her.

I can't imagine

how she went through all that.

When I finally found her in that music house,

I killed that greedy owner.

I took over that place

and built the Wuyou Water Fort for her.

Ziqi,

I hate your father

and I hate you even more.

But she loved you so much.

She only cared about you.

Why did she abandon me?

I remember

she left me.

What exactly happened?

That's also what I want to know.

Ziqi,

only one more step to go.

If you enter the core

of the Nine-turn Formation,

it'll help you regain all your memories.

Then you'll

know everything.

Red Moon

Round Moon

I carry a lantern under the moon Stepping up the stairs

Those stairs lead to the heavens

Where a young immortal resides

Very good, Ziqi!

Do you like it?

I love it.

Mother…

Mother…

I was wrong.

Mother never abandoned me.

She died because of me.

You'll fall in love with a girl someday.

Then you'll understand me.

No. I won't love others.

If you hadn't fallen in love with father,

you wouldn't have suffered so much.

What's so good about being in love anyway?

I don't like it. I don't want to be another you.

I hated the man who abandoned her.

I hated his guts.

I wanted him dead!

One day

I heard news of him.

How dare he come back!

Taozi,

isn't the Qingyi Marquis Rong'er's ex-husband?

Don't bring that up again.

She's weak. If she finds out,

she'll go to see him.

Alright.

I decided to kill that animal

as revenge for my mother,

but I failed.

The town was placed on lockdown

to catch the assassin.

Tears in my eyes

My… son…

Mother never abandoned me.

A moment is eternal

I hope you'll be truly loved

She died because of me.

Go, Son. Go as far as you can.

What about you, Mother?

This is the Demon Catchers' trap.

Just go. I'll drive them away.

-Mother heard I went downhill. -No, I'll stay with you!

-She came to look for me. -Be good.

Go now.

I can no longer be with you.

No, Mother!

No! I won't leave!

Mother!

Sheng,

remember,

no matter what happens,

do not take off this hairband.

It'll protect you

wherever you go as me.

Son,

you'll become a brave man.

It's a big world.

You'll find someone else

who loves you the most.

Did you hear it?

Demon Catchers caught that demon in town last night.

It was a woman.

A woman?

I was told

the one who tried to kill the Marquis was a boy.

Was he manipulated by that woman?

She's a powerful demon.

That boy is worthless.

I hope you'll be truly loved

Don't listen

Love is separated By a word in the galaxy

Liuniang,

you're right.

If only she had never

had me.

It was all my fault.

I hope you'll be truly loved

It's working.

Ziqi,

give back the demon core you took

from my sister!

Liuniang…

Stop struggling.

You can't get out.

These are memories.

Why can't I break out?

Memories are intangible.

Yes,

they're the weakest

and most useless things.

But if someone is

burdened with guilt

and regret

in the vortex of memories,

however good he is,

he cannot get out.

The demon core belonged to my mother.

You could've asked me for it.

Why go to such great lengths?

Because I don't just need your demon core.

What else do you need?

Your life!

We… we played that game in childhood.

Fill the cup.

-Eat up. -Here you go.

You're staring at it as if it's a gem.

Hey, hey…

So,

when did you and Maodan get married?

Drink up.

Fuyi and I aren't married.

You aren't?

That silly boy.

Don't worry.

I'm on your side.

-Let's go. -Let's go.

Come on. Let's go.

Look.

Let's go!

-Maodan, Maodan! -It's too late.

Maybe next time.

Maodan, you're all back.

Come.

Come over here.

Come here. Come on.

Attention, everyone. I have an idea.

There isn't a better day than today.

We're all here,

with good food and wine.

Let them marry now.

Yes!

-Good! -Good idea!

Sure!

Yes!

-Congratulations! -Congratulations!

The sky in my eyes is always dazzling blue

The departing ship raises its sails Waiting for the wind

It says breaking through Layers of obstacles

Will lead to the stars and the sea

The fledgling bird at the cliff's edge Spreads its wings

How high must it fly To meet expectations

The waves say The breeze will come naturally

So fly

Even if I encounter storms And crash into flames

Even if the thorns cover me

I was meant to

Embrace every surging wave

This world

Has both spectacular and ordinary moments

Go!

This night belongs to you two.

We won't waste your time.

-Don't keep the bride waiting. -Yes.

Let's go. Let's go. Come on!

-Let's go. -Go now.

Stop looking. Come on.

Maodan, get up early tomorrow.

The three of us can go catch birds.

DOUBLE HAPPINESS

Come on!

Chuizi has become so tall and big,

but he still acts like a child,

simple and naive.

No matter where the wind comes from I'll look forward to it

Fuyi,

it's been a while since I last saw you this happy.

Even if I encounter storms And crash into flames

I know.

Yao,

finally,

no one died because of me.

I'm relieved.

Yao…

This world

My relatives can be too active.

They're making this a big deal. Please bear with them.

Our real wedding

won't be so simple and hasty.

There isn't even a wedding gown.

I actually like it,

Maodan.

They…

They were joking. Don't listen to them.

Is that so?

Why did I hear that was your childhood name?

Maodan.

Even if I encounter storms and crash into flames

Maodan.

Even if the thorns cover me

Maodan.

Embrace every surging wave

This world

Has both spectacular and ordinary moments

Giving it my all is brave enough

The next stop

Is calling me from ahead

-Look. Look at them! -Maodan is so lucky!

The sky in my eyes Is always a dazzling blue

The departing ship raises its sails Waiting for the wind

It says breaking Through layers of obstacles

Will lead to the stars and the sea

The fledgling bird at the cliff's edge Spreads its wings

How high must it fly To meet expectations

The waves say The breeze will come naturally

So fly

Even if I encounter storms And crash into flames

Even if the thorns cover me

I was meant to

Embrace every surging wave

This world

Has both spectacular and ordinary moments

Giving it my all is brave enough

The next stop

Is calling me from ahead

A flower breaking through the stone Pure and soft

Open up an umbrella on a long journey

No matter where the wind comes from I'll look forward to it

So fly

Even if I encounter storms And crash into flames

Even if the thorns cover me

I was meant to

Embrace every surging wave

This world

Has both spectacular and ordinary moments

Giving it my all is brave enough

The next stop

Is calling me from ahead

As the wind blows open the folded Crane-shaped letters

The yellowing paper Reflects forgotten wishes

I want to talk to The passionate persistence I had back then

Thank you for not retreating

Thank you for always guarding your beliefs

So fly

Even if I encounter storms And crash into flames

Even if the thorns cover me

I was meant to

Embrace every surging wave

This world

Has both spectacular and ordinary moments

Giving it my all is brave enough

The next stop

Is calling me from ahead