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=Sword and Fairy 1=

=Episode 28=

(Lizhao Residence)

Sir, thank you for your attention.

It's my job. No need to be courteous, Mrs. Liu.

Is this young man Mr. Liu?

Indeed, his eyes are lifeless,

and his forehead is darkened.

Have you just experienced a great ordeal?

Do you feel like you can't remember many things,

and your head is throbbing?

Sir,

this is my son's friend.

I see.

I'm fine.

- Jinyuan. - Mother.

Why are you here?

Seeking medical treatment for illness is enough.

No need to find a Taoist.

It's just futile.

So, this is Mr. Liu?

Indeed, Mr. Liu's eyes are lifeless, and his forehead is darkened.

It must be due to evil spirits.

Same words.

Sir,

I know my illness best.

It's definitely not caused by evil spirits.

You have truly been blinded by demons.

I sensed a demonic presence in the city the other day.

Fortunately, your mother's invitation

made me aware

that it's lurking around her.

Sir, please perform your exorcism

and vanish demons for me.

Mrs. Liu, rest assured.

I came prepared

and will surely rid the young master of evil.

Good, I'll prepare immediately.

Mother!

Mother!

Honey. Honey.

Honey, is something wrong?

A Taoist from Sanqing Abbey has arrived,

claiming there's a demon in our house.

If the Taoist is powerful,

it's good to rid the evil from our house.

They're just talking nonsense

to swindle some money.

Honey,

I suddenly crave the peony cake

you often make for me.

Honey,

snacks should be eaten in moderation.

Honey, it's okay. Don't worry.

Then,

I'll go out and look for a bit.

Just rest in the house.

Mother,

I'm fine.

The banner of distinguished names hangs high, guarded by the gods.

Talisman of Subduing Demons by Taoist Master Zhang.

Audacious demon,

daring to mock me, the celestial master?

Then don't blame me for being merciless.

Heavenly soldiers and generals, descend now!

It's heading to Jinyuan's bedroom!

It's...

- Master! - Master! Master!

Mrs. Liu, the demon here

is not ordinary.

We hastily set up the altar today

and haven't prepared all the instruments.

What should we do next?

It's hiding in the dark.

I need to find another way.

Sir, this demonic aura is false,

but you did believe the rumors.

Mother, I think this Taoist

clearly listened to the gossip outside

and concluded there's a demon here

to swindle money.

It's utterly absurd.

Jinyuan.

Jinyuan, don't worry.

Sir, he has no such intentions.

Everything I said is true.

My words end here.

If you refuse to listen,

it will be your downfall.

Nonsense!

You might be the one in jeopardy!

Stop pulling the tricks here to swindle money.

- Let me deal with you! - I've offered my advice.

You don't listen and want to beat me?

Let's go.

Sir.

- Mother. - Sir!

Stop praying to gods and Buddhas

and making a mess at home.

Why do you have to do this?

Alright.

I'll listen to you.

Enough said.

Let's go back to the room and rest.

Let's go.

Silly rat,

as you've seen,

stop pondering these superstitious matters in the future.

Why do you keep staring at me?

I have something to tell you.

What is it?

Tonight, at midnight, I'll be waiting for you here.

Remember to come.

Silly rat,

making it so secretive.

Honey.

Mother, don't worry.

I'll take good care of him.

Alright.

I'll leave him to you.

Jinyuan, rest well.

Honey.

Actually, I...

That Taoist is just seeking fame.

Don't take it to heart.

There really is a demon in the Liu Mansion.

Look.

It rained when we were there,

but now the sun is out.

Sir.

Sir.

What do you want?

Sir, please don't misunderstand.

I'm just puzzled and want to ask you about something.

Sir, do you know what kind of demon is in the Liu Mansion?

Since you put it that way,

I feel the demon has at least a thousand years of cultivation.

Based on your judgment,

where might the demon hide?

Throughout the Liu Mansion,

Mr. Liu is the palest

and the weakest one.

I believe

the demon is often with him.

That makes sense.

By the way, sir,

earlier you mentioned I've experienced a great ordeal.

It's true.

My head throbs

and I've forgotten something.

Do you know

what may have caused this?

I only discerned that you were affected

by demonic power.

As for the reasons,

I can't tell.

Thank you for your honest disclosure.

Goodbye.

Could it be related

to Zhao Ling'er they mentioned earlier?

You're finally awake.

Where am I?

(Jiang Wan'er) This place is known as the Sword Tomb.

The King of Prison cannot enter,

so there's no need for you to worry.

Thank you

for saving me.

Who are you?

I'm Jiang Wan'er.

Why are you here?

I was born in the Tower.

So, I'm here.

What about your parents?

According to the Book Immortal,

my father is a human

named Jiang Che,

and my mother is a Saint of the Demon Clan

named Yue Rouxia.

But they died

shortly after I was born.

You've been living alone in this Demon-Locking Tower.

Aren't you afraid of the King of Prison?

My mother left a mark on me

to prevent me from being harmed by the King of Prison.

I don't know if it's true or not,

but I haven't been harmed by the King of Prison

in the past 18 or 19 years.

Maybe it's real.

Your parents

must have loved you very much,

so they left a strong mark on you

to protect you.

After all this talk,

I still don't know your name.

I'm Zhao Ling'er.

Ling'er,

you don't have any demonic energy.

How did you get in here?

I...

I'm a descendant of Nuwa.

Nuwa?

The Book Immortal says

Nuwa is an ancient deity.

You're a descendant of Nuwa,

so your mother must also be a descendant of Nuwa.

But she's gone.

Do you have any other relatives?

I have my grandmother.

Now,

I also have Xiaoyao.

Who is Xiaoyao?

He's a very important person to me.

Ling'er, I advise you to forget about it.

Once you're in the Demon-Locking Tower,

it means you'll never leave again.

You'd better let go now

and stop thinking about the outside world.

Ling'er, you've seen the outside world.

Tell me about it.

What's it like out there?

I really want to go out and see it.

I've never seen it before.

I used to live on an island

with my grandmother,

just like you live in the Demon-Locking Tower,

never leaving.

But that island

was very beautiful,

like a fairyland.

Later,

I met Xiaoyao,

and he took me away from Fairy Island

back to his hometown, Yuhang Town.

It's a very friendly place.

We later searched for the Spiritual Beads

and went to Suzhou City.

Suzhou City?

Suzhou City is very lively,

and there's an even livelier place

called Yangzhou City.

Yangzhou City?

They have a fireworks festival there.

Do you know?

The fireworks suddenly burst in the sky,

like a shower of stars.

That must be beautiful.

But I've never seen real stars.

Wan'er,

do you know

there's something

called a revolving scenic lantern outside?

It shows you many beautiful stories

in this world

through the changing light and shadow.

When we get out,

I'll take you to see it together.

Master,

is there a kind of insect

that can control eagles to fly to distant places to gather information

and then transmit messages?

As far as I know,

there's no such insect.

That's strange.

What's wrong?

Master,

I suspect there are followers of Bai Yue

around us.

Every time we encounter danger,

we hear a strange eagle call.

But after being tamed,

eagles can transmit messages like carrier pigeons through whistles.

Whistles...

What am I thinking?

How could I think of Tang Yu?

He... He's still my Tang Yu.

He's not the spy.

A'nu, how can you think like that?

Silly rat,

you...

What are you doing

being so mysterious?

I'm warning you,

you silly rat.

Although we travel together,

there might

be a bit of friendship.

But

marriage is about parents and matchmakers.

I'm the young lady of the Lin Fortress.

You can't skip any formalities.

Speak softly.

Why did you call me over

in the middle of the night?

You'll find out soon.

Let's follow her.

She's gone.

She has light footsteps and agile movements.

Even we lost track of her.

Cai Yi is truly no ordinary person.

Cai Yi?

You mean my sister-in-law?

Yes. That's right.

Even if it's really her,

Jinyuan is just a weak scholar.

How could he escape her

if she really intended to harm him?

Besides, have you ever seen such a devoted demon?

Of course, I have.

The toad demon in the Toad Valley.

Monsters are even scarier when they're devoted.

Anyway, I don't believe it.

Let's just follow up and see.

No matter what,

I won't let a demon harm Scholar.

Wait for me!

What's that thing?

Be careful. It seems like a spider.

Yueru, Mr. Li,

what are you doing here?

Yi,

it really is you.

Mrs. Scholar,

why are you out alone picking herbs so late at night?

It's dangerous in the woods at this time of night.

Yi, didn't I tell you last time

that I would accompany you?

The medicine Jinyuan needs

includes some fresh herbs

that we ran out of at home.

I couldn't delay his medicine for tomorrow,

so I came out tonight to look for them.

Do you still need our help?

No need.

I've found everything.

Don't be afraid to trouble us.

Those are certainly not enough. Let us help you gather more.

Mr. Li, it's not necessary.

It's late,

and there are many poisonous creatures in these woods.

Let's head back

so as not to worry Jinyuan.

Then let's all walk back together.

It's so late at night, yet you're not resting.

Where are you going?

Tang Yu,

where were you just now?

I...

Who are you?

I'm sorry, Tang Yu.

I promise this is the last time I make wild guesses.

Tang Yu,

you're back.

Greetings, Chief.

I acknowledge my fault.

Please punish me as you see fit.

You came for her, didn't you?

Chief,

please spare A'nu and their lives.

During the fight at Yunmeng Marsh,

I could have taken everyone's life,

but I showed mercy.

That was because of you.

Because you were there.

Do you understand?

Chief, if you promise not to harm them,

I'm willing

to die for it.

If they stop being stubborn,

I can agree to your request.

Thank you, Chief.

Get up.

Golden Silkworm Venom.

(Lizhao Residence)

Honey.

Where were you going so late at night?

I saw that we were running low on herbs,

so I went to the forest behind the house to pick some fresh herbs.

I happened to meet Yueru and Mr. Li there.

I'm sorry, Honey,

for making you worry.

Jinyuan, we're here.

Yi won't be in any trouble.

Then please sit.

I'll go prepare some snacks.

Sure.

Have a seat.

What's wrong?

Scholar,

since you married Miss Cai Yi,

have you noticed anything unusual?

No.

Why do you ask, Li?

I just find it strange.

Miss Cai Yi seems not as simple

as she appears.

What do you mean

by that, Li?

He's implying

that Cai Yi is a demon.

I didn't believe it at first,

but after observing her secretly with him,

she does seem suspicious.

So you followed Cai Yi?

Yes.

There's no smoke without fire.

I've been with Cai Yi day and night,

and I know better than anyone what kind of person she is.

You don't need to say anymore.

I trust Cai Yi.

Scholar, how can you be fooled by her?

A frail woman like her went out in the middle of the night,

and even we couldn't keep up. Isn't that suspicious?

Seeing is not always believing.

Just leave it be.

Scholar,

do you know something?

I told you to leave it be!

Li Xiaoyao!

Li Xiaoyao!

Li Xiaoyao!

Li Xiaoyao!

Leave me alone.

What are you going to do?

I'm going to sleep.

You're going to leave Jinyuan like that?

He told me not to bother with his affairs, didn't he?

Keep it down.

Why should I worry needlessly?

Right.

Since Jinyuan is so clever,

we don't need to worry about him.

Aren't you afraid that he has fallen

for the demon's beauty trap?

I knew you wouldn't leave him like that.

But he's clearly biased towards Cai Yi now.

What can we do?

A fox will eventually show its tail.

I'll keep following her.

I just don't believe it.

Honey, it's time for your medicine.

Oh no!

Jinyuan, you can't drink this!

Scholar, there's something wrong with this medicine.

It is poisoned!

No.

It's not what you think.

Caught red-handed and still trying to argue?

I've suspected you weren't human for a long time.

We just happened to see your true form.

You are a spider demon.

Am I right?

- Li... - No, I'm not.

It's not what you think.

- Jinyuan! - Honey!

- Scholar! - How are you?

- Jinyuan, are you alright? - It's not me.

Jinyuan.

It's not me.

- Don't think of escaping. - Jinyuan!

Jinyuan!

Tang Yu,

the Golden Silkworm Venom in you

has been removed by Chief.

Thank you, Chief, for saving my life once again.

I will brave any danger

in return.

Tang Yu,

I adopted you.

I know

that girl is waiting for you.

Go find her.

Thank you, Chief.

Tang Yu,

if you had to choose someone to die

between them and me,

tell me,

how would you choose?

I don't need your answer now,

but you must understand

that the hardest

and most necessary thing to do in your life

is to make decisions.

Go.

Yes.

Chief, Tang Yu is clearly wavering.

Why do you still treat him so kindly?

If the most precious thing in the world

is affection,

then naturally, it is also the best weapon.

Yes.

No.

Yes.

No.

Yes. No.

Yes.

No.

He couldn't possibly be.

Master,

do you know where Tang Yu is?

What's wrong with Tang Yu?

He deceived me!

Tang Yu lost his vital blood

to the Golden Silkworm King to save you.

Physician Xue,

what do you mean?

Prepare for the worst.

Wait.

How did it become so serious all of a sudden?

From the current pulse,

he has at least two types of demonic poison in his body,

and they are antagonistic,

constantly draining his vitality.

Now,

his vital energy is nearly depleted,

and he's beyond saving.

It can't be.

Uncle Xue, Physician Xue,

please think of something else.

Jinyuan...

Jinyuan can't die.

At least,

let him go

without so much pain.

Yueru.

Yueru.

Yueru.

Jinyuan,

Physician Xue just left.

He said he's found a way to detoxify.

Yueru,

take it out.

Take out what?

The medicine Physician Xue gave you.

Jinyuan,

did you hear all that?

Don't believe what he said.

Besides this physician,

there are great physicians.

I can find them all for you.

Yueru, don't cry.

I understand my condition.

I'm just lingering on the brink.

Everyone dies.

I'm not afraid of death.

It's just a pity

that I won't see you get married.

It's a pity

I have to leave

when I shouldn't.

Jinyuan, don't talk like that.

You'll get better.

Yueru,

give me the medicine.

Let me go quicker.

No!

Cousin!

Li Xiaoyao,

my cousin...

Scholar,

how are you?

Is Cai Yi alright?

You didn't hurt her, did you?

At this time,

you still have the energy to care about her?

She didn't harm me.

But Physician Xue said you were poisoned by demonic toxins.

If not from Cai Yi,

where would the poison come from?

I trust Cai Yi.

She wouldn't harm me.

Scholar,

did you already know something was wrong with her?

Why do you still defend her so much?

Cai Yi...

She's my wife.

What kind of wife is she?

She's clearly a demon.

No.

When I was gravely ill,

she cared for me

without concern for propriety,

without complaint

or anger,

never abandoning me.

With a wife like this,

what more could I ask for?

Don't worry.

I will save you.

Li,

Yueru,

listen to me.

What's done is done.

Let's not pursue this matter further.

No.

If she was the one who poisoned you,

she must also have an antidote.

Jinyuan, rest assured.

Li Xiaoyao and I

will definitely find a way to save you.

Yueru...

I know where she is.

Jinyuan, wait for us to return.

Don't!

Don't!

Li!

Li!

We've searched everywhere. There's no sign of Cai Yi.

This was where we encountered her before.

Her lair must be around here. Let's search again.

Alright.

♪A person asleep for a thousand years♪

♪Awakens from the decayed branches and leaves♪

♪It's the nightingale's melancholy sigh♪

♪Unraveling the spell♪

♪Who sealed the forgotten sword♪

♪Following the sound of flutes and horse hooves♪

♪To find you♪

♪The most glorious sacrifice♪

♪Is the fate of a hero♪

♪The moment the sword is swung, the heart weeps♪

♪To live is to prove♪

♪The trace of love's existence♪

♪Fire burns to birth a greater life♪

♪To kill is to sing praises♪

♪Of the splendor before destruction♪

♪Night is the wolf's profound eyes♪

♪Lonely waiting for dawn♪

♪Unable to see the future or the past♪

♪Can't distinguish the difference between life and death♪

♪Taking neither joy nor regret♪

♪Leaving this place♪

♪Dawn and crescent moon take turns♪

♪I've traveled through centuries♪

♪Just for you♪

♪Peach petals drifting♪

♪In this sorrowful scenery♪

♪Long sleeves can't sweep a lifetime of fights away♪

♪To live is to prove♪

♪The trace of love's existence♪

♪Fire burns to birth a greater life♪

♪To kill is to sing praises♪

♪Of the splendor before destruction♪

♪Night is the wolf's profound eyes♪

♪Lonely waiting for dawn♪