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May I be like the stars

and you like the moon.

As long as the world remains,

so shall we.

I only wish to stay with the one I love,

watching every sunrise and sunset.

I want to be with you forever.

Eternals and demons walk different paths.

You and she are ultimately different.

Have you ever

truly cared for me?

No.

Never.

In this life and the next, through all lifetimes…

May we live and die together,

and share life and death as one.

[Moonlight Mystique]

[Episode 2]

Looking at this extravagant style

and untamed demeanor,

is this really belonging to an immortal?

I'll have to find out.

Ms. Bai, you said you would come another day.

I thought you would come a few days later.

I didn't realize it was so urgent.

I also didn't expect that

you would remember what I said

despite our brief meeting.

Last night, you said

you are devoted to the pursuit of enlightenment and possess remarkable skills.

I am free to test you however I wish.

In that case...

Wait.

That was last night.

Today is today.

Let's not rush into talking about unrelated matters.

Since we are destined to meet,

we should at least get to know each other.

Here in Ning'an City,

there's a drinking tradition to spice things up.

One shot for one question.

If I drink,

you'll have to answer.

Would you take on the challenge?

You were extraordinary at first sight.

May I know your name and which lineage and sect you are from?

What are you doing here in my city?

I am Fan Yue.

I trained under the previous Sect Leader of the Lanling Sect.

I've spent many years in spiritual cultivation, traveled far and wide,

and I am just passing through this place.

How lucky I must be to be able to meet you.

I caught you even when you're traveling.

I've been seeking immortality for years.

Although I haven't mastered the art of immortality,

I have some knowledge in these matters.

There are many swindlers nowadays.

Since you are so famous,

it's not too much to show me your skills, right?

How dare you compare me

to those wandering charlatans?

Of course not.

As an immortal, you are definitely different from them.

The problem is on me.

I’ve learned to be wary after being deceived many times.

I have to learn to be smart.

If I've offended you,

I'll drink this to make amends.

What do you want to see, Ms. Bai?

Summoning the wind and rain, wielding thunder and lightning.

Are these...

too hard for you?

-What's with the rain? -It's pouring!

Hurry! Hurry!

Rain conjured by demon aura?

There are demons in the city?

Why is it suddenly raining?

This...

Chong Zhao, you just came back. Where are you going?

Take an umbrella with you.

What else do you want to see, Ms. Bai?

Flames sweeping through the city, and pests plaguing the land?

I'll show you everything

you desire.

It's enough.

You immortals are powerful.

I believe you now.

As for this third toast...

You've asked so many questions.

It's my turn now.

What are you doing?

She's indeed capable.

Don't move.

What is he doing?

Is this a test of my competencies?

Strange.

Why can she trigger a reaction from the Desireless Stone,

but not activate it?

Is it because her contemplation power is too weak?

[Unbridled Pavilion]

[Unbridled Pavilion]

So this is a demon's den.

Kill!

Which respectable sect

would act like this?

Don't fret, Ms. Bai.

This part of Lanling Sect's cultivation techniques.

Forget it if you don't want to learn it.

Do you think I'm stupid?

I've never heard of any sect's magic that

requires a stone to be press against a person's head.

What disciple of the immortals?

You seem more like a demon to me.

The world is full of surprises.

If you have never heard,

it just means you're ignorant.

Ms. Bai.

I sympathize with your pursuit of enlightenment,

so I made an exception to meet you.

If you are not willing,

please leave.

Lanling Sword Technique?

He is from Lanling Sect?

Zhao?

What brings you here?

The Lanling Sect...

They've actually tracked us down?

What a strong aura!

This person seems unfathomable.

He must have used his powers,

for there is no trace of demonic aura.

Who is this?

I’m Chong Zhao.

I’m Bai Shuo’s fiancé, betrothed since childhood.

How interesting.

Who would have thought that such different individuals would be engaged?

Could it be that...

Ms. Bai is someone special?

Bai Shuo is just my fiancée.

She has no special identity.

The elders of my family are worried

about us coming here.

No matter what your intention is,

today is not the right time.

You're right.

We are just passing through,

merely doing some honest work.

Mr. Chong Zhao, if you come again,

do let us know in advance,

so as to

avoid misunderstandings.

Okay.

Zhao.

What are you all talking about?

Let's go back first.

No.

Ms. Furong.

Our master is hosting a banquet tonight.

He'd like to invite you for a dance.

Zhao.

Why are you in such a hurry?

This is not a place to stay for long.

We'll talk about it when we get back.

I'm here on serious business.

What kind of serious business would you have here?

Uncle Bai will be angry if he finds out.

Let's go back.

No.

Young man.

Come and watch me dance next time.

Didn't you go out of town for business?

Why were you at Unbridled Pavilion?

You happened to know the owner?

No, I don't.

You don't?

But when you were talking to him just now,

you guys were clearly speaking cryptically,

as if there was common understanding.

What about you, Shuo?

What were you doing at Unbridled Pavilion?

Master Sun directed me there.

She said that the pavilion's owner is an immortal.

An immortal?

And you believe it?

I initially didn't.

But after testing him today,

he actually does have some supernatural skill.

Shuo.

That Unbridled Pavilion is not a good place.

I know you want to be an immortal,

but they are all swindlers.

Don't be fooled by them.

You've always been kind to others.

Why are you so hostile towards Unbridled Pavilion?

Or...

is there something you know?

I...

I'm just afraid that you'll be cheated.

That's all?

You're not hiding something from me, are you?

No.

It better be.

As you know,

I hate it when people lie to me.

Our residence is right ahead.

Go back early.

I have something to do at the steamed bun stall.

I'll be back later to keep you company.

Zhao is acting weird today.

That Fan Yue

doesn't look like a decent immortal either.

I must clarify with Master Sun.

Master.

Are we just going to let the kid from Eternal Race get away?

If he spreads the news that us Demon Race has entered Ning'an City

back to Lanling Sect,

we won't be able to operate Unbridled Pavilion anymore.

I really don't care about

Lanling Sect, actually.

What I’m interested in now

is Bai Shuo.

A human

who can not only light up the Desireless Stone,

but also engaged to someone from Lanling Sect.

Don't you think it's interesting?

Master.

You mean...

Bai Shuo could be a trap by the Eternals?

Could they have already known

you were the one who took the Desireless Stone?

We'll know

once we test it.

If she is really an outcast of the Eternals,

and had approached me

to find out my secrets,

I will

give her a good home where her soul vanishes.

Aren't demons supposed to eat people?

He could easily slap me to death,

so why does it seem like he's teasing me?

We've passed by so many houses on the way,

but he is going nowhere.

He is only coming for me.

The things given by Master Sun are really useless.

This demon chased me all the way,

but isn't trying to kill me.

Is it a coincidence or is someone trying to test me?

Grand Master, for your judgement.

The Demon Race has entered Ning'an City

and opened an Unbridled Pavilion for guests.

Their purpose is currently unknown.

Demonic aura?

[Ruiyun Hall]

As expected of the top courtesan!

Shen, go!

Go, Shen, go!

What's going on?

Shen!

Young man.

Come and watch me dance next time.

It's you.

The top courtesan of Unbridled Pavilion?

So what?

What exactly are you trying to do

by infiltrating Ning'an City?

As a demon,

aren't we supposed to harm others?

You're so stupidly funny

for an immortal.

[Unbridled Pavilion]

[Closed]

Master,

we may now have this wolf demon.

If Bai Shuo is a part of the Eternals,

she would use magic at critical moments.

But if she's just a human

and we drive her to death,

the plan to activate the Desireless Stone will be all in vain.

I've placed a restraining curse on the wolf demon.

It will only hurt, but never kill.

It's enough to test Bai Shuo's capabilities.

Boss!

Boss, there's a demon!

Why are you here?

I'm having a bad year.

I ran into a demon the minute I stepped out.

My dear immortal,

let's see if your Lanling magic is legit or not.

Ms. Bai, didn't you

think that I'm an evil person?

Now that you are in trouble,

you believe that I'm an immortal?

Being an immortal doesn't count

if all you can do is summon rain and thunder.

The real test is whether you can help me tonight.

Even in such grave danger,

you're still looking to test me.

You're quite bold.

Don't blame me for not reminding you.

This talisman of mine is useless.

It's useless in your hands,

but it's not in mine.

Scram!

So, am I

a god or a demon?

God, you're a god.

When this wolf demon goes berserk,

even two people can't take him down.

That's no way to test something.

It seems that they are not on the same side with the wolf demon.

It's her blood.

A talisman stained with human blood should subdue demons.

Why is it that Bai Shuo’s blood enhances demonic power instead?

Who is she exactly?

The Desireless Stone.

Stop!

Master?

Where did he go?

[Lunar Hidden Sea]

What is this place?

Desireless Stone...

What is this stone?

How did it get into my body?

Sir.

Sir!

Where am I?

How can I get out?

♫Across thousands of miles♫

You're just a mere mortal

who can't live beyond a hundred years.

How can you repay me?

♫The pain of parting lingers♫

My benefactor?

♫ I light a lamp with no wick to carry me through the rest of my days♫

Sir!

♫Flowers in the wind, sand in the water♫

Hidden Sea?

Is this the legendary Lunar Hidden Sea?

How dare you run after stealing my stuff?

Do you want to die?

Boss, no matter what you do,

please take me to the other side.

Where did he go?

He was there just now.

Stop playing dumb.

Return the Desireless Stone to me!

I can't extract it out.

It has recognized its master.

The Desireless Stone is a divine object.

There are no longer divine deities in this world.

What grounds do you have to be its master?

Tell me.

Who are you?

Look at this one.

How about this?

Is there any in plain color?

Young Lord,

we've successfully framed him.

That Eternal is heading towards Unbridled Pavilion.

Regardless of whoever dies or survives the fight

between Lanling Sect and Bright Moon Palace,

it will be beneficial to Cold Spring Palace.

I'm actually looking forward

to this chaotic battle.

I'm looking forward to it too.

Master.

Master?

Master!

Master!

Master!

Master!

Master!

Stop shouting.

Master and her were taken away by the Desireless Stone.

It's a divine object. There's no point looking for them.

Then what should we do?

Dear immortal...

I don’t have time

to continue playing games with you.

Tell me, who are you?

How did you get a divine object to recognize you as its master?

How could you have entered this divine realm?

That stone is a divine object?

Just now...

he was trying to kill me?

I don't know what you're talking about.

What divine object?

What divine realm?

♫What kind of tree never takes root?♫

I merely wanted to seek guidance on the pursuit of enlightenment.

I am Bai Shuo.

Stubborn.

Great.

If you die,

♫What kind of roots never turn into trees♫

the Desireless Stone will come out.

♫ To break the roots of love, to look at the past and seal one's heart ♫

♫I'm your wanderer♫

Master!

Master!

Wait.

Something is wrong with our master.

Can you... save me first?

Oh no,

Master's Seven Stars Soul Burning Seal is acting up.

Kill her!

Wait.

Your master was injured by me.

If you want to kill me,

you'll have to see if you've got what it takes.

Kill her!

Wait.

You said it yourself.

The Desireless Stone is a divine object.

If it recognizes me as its master,

it means I'm definitely not an ordinary person.

Fan Yue.

I don't know who you are,

and I don't know why you came to Ning'an City.

But I'm sure that

the Desireless Stone is very important to you.

Did you really think

I wouldn't kill you because of this?

Of course you will.

But killing me won't do you any good.

What I want to negotiate with you

is a deal.

As a mere human,

what qualifies you to strike a deal with me?

An ordinary human wouldn't dare.

But I'm different.

Whatever it is you aim to accomplish,

I'll help you with it.

But you have to help me too.

What can I help you with?

Help me go back to that place,

and find someone very important to me.

Zhao.

Uncle Bai.

When did you return to the city?

Why are you here so late?

I...

Chong Zhao.

I raised you up.

When did you pick up the habit of visiting brothels?

Uncle Bai, I haven't.

I'm looking for someone.

Who isn't here

to look for someone?

Who are you looking for?

Don't tell me Bai Shuo is also inside?

No.

That brat.

How dare she visits a place like this?

I'll break her legs!

Oh no, there are demons everywhere inside.

If we run into them, Uncle Bai...

What did you see in the Lunar Hidden Sea?

Someone who once saved my life.

He was inside.

It doesn't seem like she's lying.

But if someone exists in the Lunar Hidden Sea,

does that mean the Divine Race still exists in this world?

Is that the reason why the Desireless Stone chose her?

To try and strike a deal with me...

Aren’t you afraid of death?

Yes, I am.

Humans may not be able to live beyond a hundred years,

but my benefactor is an immortal.

I may be afraid of death.

But I'm more afraid of not having a chance to repay him.

So even if I am being used by you,

I'll never expose your identity.

But it must be an equal exchange,

and you must fulfill my wish.

Why should I believe you?

You claimed that you are capable.

I'm just a mere mortal, so what is there to fear?

Open the door!

Uncle Bai.

-Uncle Bai, calm down. -Open the door!

-Uncle Bai! -If you don't open the door,

[Unbridled Pavilion]

I will break it down!

-Calm down, Uncle Bai. -Open the door!

It's my father.

Why is he here at this hour?

Fan Yue is most likely a demon.

These two next to him are no good either.

If there's a conflict,

they might not hurt me,

but my father will be the one to suffer.

Bai Shuo!

Give our cooperation some more thought.

My father is the city's governor.

It won't be any good if he

sees you like this.

Let’s avoid him for now.

You want me to avoid a human?

Our human rules state that

the city's governor is the most important.

If you offend my father,

no matter what your plans are,

you wouldn't be able to continue operating here.

Your master is unwell.

Take good care of him.

Don't let him speak.

Don't go downstairs.

Check the building.

Uncle Bai, calm down.

Say nothing!

Calm down!

Don't stop me!

I told you not to speak!

Uncle Bai!

Little brat.

Uncle Bai.

How dare a mere human

-threaten me like this! -Master!

Master.

Bai Shuo said

we mustn't make a sound

or go downstairs.

Father.

What a coincidence.

You're here to have fun too?

I’m not fooling with you!

Little brat.

Come here!

How dare you scold me?

You brought so many people to the brothel.

How can you answer to my late mother?

I'm here to patrol!

Do you think we have nothing better to do?

Brat,

I'll beat you to death today.

-Move aside! -Uncle Bai.

Move! Move!

-No, no. -Move away!

Uncle Bai.

I have something to tell you.

We'll talk later.

Uncle Bai!

I must say it now.

Fine, speak.

My engagement with Shuo was arranged long ago.

I had wanted to be successful

so that I can take good care of her.

But I don't want to wait anymore, Uncle Bai.

Will you honor the engagement

and let Shuo marry me?

Good chap.

After so many years,

I finally got you to say that.

Let's go home.

Let's get drunk today!

Let's go home and drink.

Little brat.

Go home.

Let's go.

You’ve finally wised up, huh?

Master.

Master!

-Master! -Master!

He's good at disguise.

He can teleport.

He's cruel and bloodthirsty.

A demon?

If Fan Yue is really a demon,

it's hard to say if he won't

get me in trouble after he recovers.

Or even...

If you die,

the Desireless Stone will come out.

Or even kill me.

I may have negotiated a deal for now,

but I still have to be careful.

Such bad luck.

Why are you crying?

Our master is not dead.

The Seven Stars Soul Burning Seal on him

will burn his heart and soul every time it acts up.

It's unbearable pain.

This is already the forth time.

If it keeps happening, he will...

As long as he can activate the Desireless Stone

and obtain its divine power,

Master will definitely survive.

But this is just a legend of the world.

Will it really work?

Before, when the Desireless Stone laid dormant,

I still had my suspicions.

But now that the Desireless Stone had been activated

and entered Bai Shuo's body,

that means it's possible.

I'll go get Bai Shuo now.

Stop!

What's the point of getting her now?

If we can't gather all Five Contemplations,

we can't activate the Desireless Stone

and still won't be able to save Master's life.

There are still three stars left.

We still have a chance.

We mustn't raise anymore alarms

and let Bai Shuo gain more leverage.

Understand?

It's your birthday present.

Open and take a look.

What is it?

So mysterious.

How did you know I wanted this?

I'm your sister.

Of course I know.

This dagger was made by the masters in the temple.

It can repel and avoid evil.

I wish you good luck in all your future endeavors,

where you'll turn misfortune into fortune.

Turn misfortune into fortune?

Xi,

I have a question for you.

Do you really not remember

the last time when we met an immortal?

But as long as you think so,

I'll believe you.

But they all said I had gone crazy.

Don't care what others say.

Just do what you want.

Remember what Mother used to say?

I'm Chenxi.

You're Xingyue.

The stars shine brightly

as the moon emerges from the clouds.

Our dearest Shuo

will be like the stars and moon in the sky,

shining where it is darkest.

Today is my birthday.

Do you really have to make me cry?

I'm serious, Shuo.

If you've made up your mind, just go for it.

I'll always be behind you.

Thank you, Sister.

Xi.

I think I really met a demon.

He said the Desireless Stone is a divine stone.

But why did a divine stone

enter my human body?

Also, I met my benefactor today.

The Desireless Stone belongs to Fan Yue.

Could he be related to my benefactor?

Is this guidance from my benefactor

or a ruse by Fan Yue?

Zhao.

Have you finished drinking with my father?

Shuo.

Let's talk.

Thank you for today.

You even mentioned the proposal

to help me get out of that situation.

I owe you a big favor this time.

What if I'm not just trying to help you?

Are you serious about marrying me?

You know how bad my reputation is

in this city.

Are you out of your mind?

I just want to take care of you.

With that frail body of yours,

maybe let me take care of you instead

when I achieve immortality.

But Shuo,

the boss of Unbridled Pavilion

doesn't look like a deity at all.

Don't be fooled by him.

Zhao is simple and weak.

Apart from making steamed buns, he knows nothing about martial arts.

It's better to not get him involved

in these dangerous matters.

Don't worry.

I won't trust him easily.

I'll take care of it.

It's getting late.

I'm going to bed.

You too.

Don't tire yourself out.

Wait.

There's something in Shuo's body.

What's wrong?

Nothing.

Go back and rest.

The Desireless Stone?

Why is it in Shuo's body?

Zhao.

What's wrong with you?

I can't let Shuo find out that I'm an Eternal.

I can't extract it out now.

I'm fine.

I'm just too sleepy.

Go back and rest.

I’m going back.

Zhao is being weird today.

I actually can't extract it out.

Shuo went to Unbridled Pavilion

and came back with the Desireless Stone.

The demons in Unbridled Pavilion

must have something to do with the Desireless Stone going missing.

But why did the Desireless Stone

recognized Shuo as its master when she's just human?

I wouldn't know if it's a blessing or a curse

if the Eternals know about this.

I mustn't report it rashly.

This pill can only temporarily relieve the pain.

It can't cure the symptoms.

We need to gather the Five Contemplations as soon as possible.

Back then, the deities perished in the Divine War against the Hidden Lord.

The Divine Region collapsed,

and the Divine Realm ceased to exist in this world.

Legend has it that the Lunar Hidden Sea

is where Goddess Xingyue of the Lunar Race cultivates.

For the past 60,000 years,

no one has ever found it,

let alone go inside.

Exactly who is this Bai Shuo?

Desireless Stone is Xingyue's divine stone.

It's very likely that

the Desireless Stone was what brought us into the Lunar Hidden Sea.

She can activate the Desireless Stone at the critical moment.

Her blood can also increase the wolf demon's power.

No matter who she is,

she must have secrets that I don’t know.

But when I probed again yesterday,

the aura around her

is indeed a human's.

Bai Shuo's identity

is a mystery.

Yet, she has many tricks.

After just two or three interactions,

she has roughly figured out my plans.

Our priority

is to find a way

to bring her back to Bright Moon Palace.

But Master,

you failed to extract the stone yesterday.

I'm afraid she's already prepared.

What if we give her

a reason she can't refuse?

What is the best tool to use

to subdue demons?

But none of these has never worked.

Will it work?

[Invitation]

We'll close the pavilion at 5 p.m. today

as we're looking forward to speaking with you.

Speak with me?

Whether you are a deity or a demon,

I have to meet you again.

You're saying

you know my benefactor?

Of course.

Otherwise,

I wouldn't have travelled around with the Desireless Stone.

It's all to save my best friend.

Previously, I thought it was strange too.

How can a human control the Desireless Stone?

But you said

my friend is your benefactor.

Then it all makes sense.

Do you really think I'm a fool?

Yesterday, we were about to kill each other.

And now, when trouble strikes,

aren't we supposed to be turning against each other?

The Lunar Hidden Sea is a Divine Realm.

There are no divine deities in this world.

You could enter the last time

as the Desireless Stone was accidentally activated.

If you want to enter the Lunar Hidden Sea again,

you have to activate the Desireless Stone.

I don't want to believe either

that the Desireless Stone chose a human.

But that's the truth.

In order to save my best friend,

I can only cooperate with

a mere mortal like you.

Since there are no divine deities in the world,

and no one can enter the Lunar Hidden Sea,

then why is my benefactor trapped?

Since you know him,

you must know the reason.

Ms. Bai keeps claiming

that my friend is your benefactor.

How would I know

you are not lying?

On what grounds

should I share all of this with you?

Since you and I have the same goal

to some extent,

there's indeed no need to investigate.

What should I do

to activate the Desireless Stone?

You're quite straightforward, Ms. Bai.

However,

aren't you afraid

that I'm a demon?

I wouldn't say that I am completely unafraid.

From last night to this morning,

I've been thinking,

if you are a demon,

how should I keep you in check?

In my sleeve,

I've hidden a knife that is meant to kill you.

But that seems too naive.

Demon kills human, human kills demon.

It's easy to tell

who will win.

So as we've said before,

let's make a deal.

Whether you are a god

or a demon,

I wouldn't ask about your origin

nor care about who you really are.

As long as you can save my benefactor,

I will cooperate with you.

Not bad.

A wise man

will live longer.

The Desireless Stone is a divine object.

To activate the Desireless Stone,

must be gather

the Five Contemplations of love, hate, kill, greed,

and benevolence.

Contemplations?

These are so intangible.

How should I gather it? Where should I go?

We will depart

for the Infinite Cosmos immediately.

♫The person standing far away♫

One word from you, and you want me to leave my hometown

and come with you?

♫Don't be afraid♫

You've been seeking immortality for ten years,

♫The stars will guide you to me♫

but you found no way out.

After wasting so much time, energy and money,

you still know little about matters relating to deities and demons.

♫Walk towards me♫

You really think you can save someone with those

human-made fairy tales?

Dream on.

Whether you believe me or not,

♫My heart feels so...♫

I am your only choice.

♫It's pounding as I wait for you♫

You know that very well.

Of course.

If you don't believe me,

♫The stars light up your eyes♫

you can stay.

With my benefactor stuck,

♫You are my distant call♫

I'm the only one who can save him.

If I want to save him, I must leave Ning'an City.

♫You are my first and last♫

You're not a good person,

yet you dragged me into a game that I have to play.

Three days.

I'll give you an answer in three days.

Why exactly three days?

You've seen my father.

I've been seeking immortality all these years.

I've already made him angry enough.

I can't be a dutiful daughter

if I want to return the favor.

I owe it to him.

My father's birthday is in three days.

Regardless whether I leave or not,

I want to celebrate his birthday with him.

Humans are troublesome.

You're not human.

Of course you don't understand.

Life is barely a hundred years long.

Every birthday

should be spent well.

If I really leave,

I don't know when I'll be back.

I should have a proper farewell with him,

isn't it?