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ADAPTED FROM ZHU YAN BY CANG YUE

- Greetings, Preceptor. - Greetings, Preceptor.

- Whose bracelet is the Preceptor wearing? - Whose is it?

- Whose is it? - I don't know.

Is it yours?

I don't know.

It looks alike.

Whose bracelet is it?

Red light.

- A red light? - How could it be hers?

- It looks like the bracelet Zhu Yan woven. - Yes.

- You're kidding me. - No way.

Zhu Yan, look.

The Preceptor is using your Spirituality Grass Bracelet for demonstration.

It really is Zhu Yan's.

Seriously?

It really is in red.

You've witnessed the function of the Spirituality Grass

in enhancing mental focus.

Speaking of determination,

there's no one in Jiuyi Mountain as strong-willed as the Preceptor.

Is there anyone willing to challenge him?

- Let me do it. - Sure.

What is he doing?

Anyone else?

Go, Zhu Yan.

Forget it, I'm not going.

- Preceptor. - Preceptor.

What a cheap trick.

The Preceptor won't be swayed so easily.

Students with stronger power

can practice with each other.

Let's get started.

Come on, let's give it a try.

Sure, let's go.

As expected from Qing Gang.

He is strong-willed as well.

- Qing Gang's bracelet didn't move either. - Yes.

General Qing.

- It's starting to move. - It's moving.

- It's moving. - It's moving.

- It's spinning. - Princess Xuelu is amazing.

It's starting to spin.

I knew it. General Qing must like Xuelu.

General Qing, why are you blushing?

General Qing.

You've got to learn more from the Preceptor.

Why are you leaving, General Qing?

- You're leaving? - General Qing?

Well…

I'm impressed.

His reputation is destroyed in an instant.

- Come on, give it a try. - Try it.

- It's moving. - It's moving.

- Come. - I'm impressed.

- It moves. Stay still. - Give it a try.

- It's moving. - Look at mine.

- Preceptor. - I'll try.

Thank you for choosing the bracelet I made

despite its shabbiness.

- Amazing. - Awesome.

Here comes another one.

Push it in.

Get in.

Mine is moving as well.

Why isn't yours moving?

- It's not moving. - I'll try again.

Quick, try it.

Right.

- Like this. - Like this?

Yes.

I'll give him a good scare.

What?

Come on.

Preceptor,

why are you staring at me like this?

Do you

like me?

This can't scare you either.

- Enough. - All right.

- What's going on? - It's thundering.

There's thunder.

- Why is it thundering suddenly? - Everyone.

There's thunder in the mountain. There might be heavy rainfall.

Let's call it a day.

Please go back and study harder.

Gathering spirituality is the foundation of all magic techniques.

- Thank you, Preceptor. - Thank you, Preceptor.

- Come on, let's go. - Try it again.

Okay.

Let's go, Xueying.

Okay, sure.

I don't know what she said

that aroused the thunder.

Not to mention she's the cursed lady.

Even if she's not,

she'll also be an obstacle in his future.

Xiaoyingzi, luckily, I'm a man of foresight

and fed you the Crimson Fruit.

What's going on?

I learned it from the sutra.

But why can't I calm my mind?

You can't calm down

because you have too many distracting thoughts in your mind.

For practitioners,

it's taboo to have distracting thoughts.

Let's work hard together.

Preceptor, why are you here?

This is

the place where I meditate.

Well,

I'll return this seat to you.

This place is spacious.

It won't hurt to accommodate me here.

Maybe this Spirituality Grass Bracelet will stop moving

once I imitate the pose when you cast a spell.

Stop being so talkative.

Do you know that the Spirituality Spell

is the most basic magic technique?

Others have already mastered it.

Once again, I'm the last to learn it.

But I'm sure I can master it.

Don't move, get a grip.

What's going on, Preceptor?

It's distracting me

when you sit next to me.

It's odd.

What's wrong with the weather?

Since it's raining now,

why don't you learn to scurry across the rain

with spirituality?

That'd be great.

Scurry across the rain with spirituality?

I once heard

that as long as we're quick enough,

we'll be able to pass through the gaps between the raindrops

without getting soaked.

It's easy.

You can do it too.

Preceptor, don't mock me.

Staying focused is the foundation, but I can't even do that.

How could I pass through

the gaps between the raindrops?

You stay focused

and let your consciousness

follow this Spirituality Grass Bracelet

to walk between the raindrops.

Remember this.

Even if the sky collapses, just ignore it.

This Spirituality Grass Bracelet

is the only thing on your mind.

Even if the sky collapses,

just ignore it.

This Spirituality Grass Bracelet

is the only thing on your mind.

I actually made it.

You're the last to learn it.

But still, congratulations.

Thank you, Preceptor.

Preceptor.

Is it you?

I caught you.

Let go of me!

You're so cute.

What are you doing?

Let me tickle you.

Don't be rude!

Don't touch me.

Zhu Yan, let go! Let me go!

Don't go, Preceptor.

Stop there.

I'm coming for you.

Where are you going?

What is this?

You… Don't come near me.

I'm allergic to your fur.

How dare you eat my walnut?

I…

I…

It's you.

Is the curse of the Crimson Fruit taking effect?

Why aren't you surprised

to see me turning into an animal?

As if

you expected it.

Who said I'm not surprised?

Besides, you're back to your normal self.

As long as you're back to yourself.

Otherwise, there will be rashes

all over my body due to allergies.

It will affect my appearance.

Really?

Why do I feel like

you don't worry about me?

Who said I'm not worried about you?

It's impossible.

What did she do to you?

She? Who is she?

Why do I feel like you know way more than I do?

What else have you hidden from me?

You'd better tell me everything before I get mad.

On my count of three.

You're so close to the Crimson Clan's Princess recently.

I'm very worried.

So I rummaged through the Pavilion of Books

and found a panacea.

You turned me into an animal.

Is this a panacea?

The book only stated that

it could restrain the practitioner

from the temptation of females.

I didn't expect it to be a curse like this.

Amazing.

You can't have intimate contact with females

when you turn into an animal.

I got it.

You'll be back to your normal self

after 15 minutes.

Look.

You look completely fine. It's innocuous.

Innocuous?

- Why don't you try it? - It's not necessary.

I'll do it myself.

Look, a person with a pretty face will still look beautiful

even in animal form.

Don't worry. You looked cute

when you were in an animal form.

That's not my question. I…

I want to know how to lift the curse.

Well, will you believe me if I tell you?

It's said to be

unclear.

If it doesn't work, I'll return to my original form

to accompany you when you turn into an animal.

Besides, what's wrong with being an animal?

I've been a bird for 10,000 years. I'm still well and alive.

Or

have you been looking down upon me?

You…

Lords, sorry to interrupt you.

Frankly speaking, she's responsible for this.

Preceptor, I brought you something good.

Here it is.

I brought this over from Extreme Wind City.

It's a hearty meal I prepared for you.

No wonder you always look like

you've been through a lot of hardships.

It's because you haven't found the food

that's suitable for you.

Here.

Take your stuff and leave.

And do not tell anyone about what you saw

and heard today.

But there's a lot of homework

I came to you for advice about.

For example…

It's delicious. Take a bite.

This is silly.

If you have nothing to ask, please leave now.

I do have questions.

Actually, what I'd like to ask is that

it must be common for spirits to turn into human form

in a wonderful place like Jiuyi Mountain, right?

For example, him.

He needs thousands of years of cultivation base

to form a pretty look like this, right?

Of course.

My human form

is the most gorgeous one among all the divine beasts.

- Don't you think so? - You're right.

What about the white beast of the Preceptor?

How many delicacies does it need?

I guess you'll need the amount

as high as Qianyue Peak, right?

Yes, that's right.

My original form is an animal.

But my favorite food is not fruit,

but human souls.

If you don't leave now,

you'll be my food.

So you were the cutie

I saw today.

Master White.

Today is not the first day

or the fifteenth day of the lunar month.

Why did you return to your original form?

So from now on, you're not allowed to touch him.

Not even with a finger, got it?

So was it because of that hug?

What?

You actually let her hug you?

I'll explain to you later.

Why aren't you leaving?

But there's one more thing

I'd like to ask you.

Go ahead.

I'd like to know

what happened to Master White's tail…

Goodbye.

That's impressive.

One more time, Preceptor.

Do you really think

that I'm transformed by the spirit in the mountain?

What do you think?

After all the fuss,

you won't feel awkward

when you see me afterward.

See you tomorrow, Master White.

Zhi Yuan,

I'll wait for you at Cangwu Abyss.

It has been two weeks

since you entered Jiuyi Mountain.

Your credit has been recorded in your grade book.

I guess you're well aware

that there will be a theory exam tomorrow.

I hope that you'll learn new things

from your revision.

Bai Xuelu, a score of 59.

You're ranked first.

Qing Gang, a score of 58.

You're ranked second.

Zhu Yan, a score of 20.

You're ranked last.

What's going on?

Unexpectedly, General Qing is just one point

behind Princess Xuelu.

All right.

This is the end of the class for today.

If there's anything you don't understand,

feel free to come and ask me.

Preceptor.

- Take a look at this. - Look at this.

I don't quite understand the Wind-Manipulating Spell.

- Eat more nuts. - Let's go eat together.

We need to boost our brainpower.

- Thank you, Zhu Yan. - Look at this.

This is the crucial part of the spell.

They look like a couple in this picture.

You're right.

You must remember this.

I've told you

that spirituality is the basis of all magic techniques.

Besides the things above,

you must practice harder when you go back.

Preceptor,

do you eat nuts?

It's crispy and delicious.

Why would Preceptor eat this kind of thing?

You never know the happiness of a fish as you're not it.

You're not the Preceptor.

How would you know

that he doesn't eat nuts?

There are many things you don't know.

Since you've been detoxified now,

I'm sure you won't stay in the mountain

and be the first disciple of the Preceptor.

So it seems

that the Preceptor's first disciple

can't be anyone else but Bai Xuelu.

Actually, it has been tough for her.

Tough for her?

I've studied magic for years.

I'm not as good as the Preceptor,

but I also can tell if one is talented.

She's not an innate talent.

She has today's results

with her own hard work and effort.

She has worked so hard.

It really makes…

Qing Gang.

In this case,

you've been impressed by Bai Xuelu, haven't you?

Do you

like her?

What are you talking about?

A word of advice.

You can tell if one is a talent, but you're not a good judge of character.

I know Bai Xuelu very well.

She's a pretty lady

who's scheming and honey-lipped.

You have to protect yourself and stay away from her.

Xuelu is just competitive.

She doesn't mean to hurt anyone.

You don't know her.

I think you're really in love with her.

You're screwed, Qing Gang.

Try this first.

This pastry tastes good.

Actually,

she came to me yesterday.

General Qing.

General Qing.

General Qing.

Are you avoiding me?

What I said to you

by Han Lake that day was a joke.

Did you take it seriously?

A joke?

Then why would Consort Qing send you over?

It was a lie.

You lied to me?

I just wanted to figure out

your purpose for this trip.

I'd like to know more about you.

I meant no harm.

Look.

I didn't tell anyone about the Preceptor's identity, did I?

Why would you want to know me?

Because we're rivals.

Yes.

General Qing, you got deceived again.

Didn't you already give up

on your mission for this trip?

With nothing to do in Jiuyi Mountain,

the Azure Clan will surely summon you back to the army.

You'll eventually leave the mountain

and won't compete with me.

To be frank,

I admire your character and ability.

I'd like to be friends with you.

Due to my outstanding appearance,

people are envious of me.

Very few are true to me.

I'm not a legitimate daughter like Xueying.

So I've got to do everything on my own.

That's why I developed a competitive personality

and defensive character.

I'm afraid if I don't fight for myself,

I'll be treated as a pushover.

Over time,

I've forgotten what to do to make friends with others.

Princess.

Actually, you don't have to think so badly of the people around you.

As long as you're true to them,

I'm sure you'll be able to make friends.

You're right.

My way of making friends

might have scared you.

I hereby apologize to you.

You don't have to do this.

Thank you for your advice.

Please accept this, General Qing.

Don't tell me

this was from her.

She gave it to me.

I just want you to feel her kindness.

It really is her kindness.

Zhu Yan!

QINGYUN PALACE

According to Qing Gang,

the Preceptor is not Shi Ying.

But if he was just someone unrelated,

why would Grand Preceptor

work so hard for the sake of this man?

Anyway,

we can't let our guard down.

In this case,

there will be a lot of variables

before Yu'er ascends the throne.

We still have to continue our alliance

with the Ice Clan.

If things got exposed,

the Ice Clan

would be one of our retreats as well.

Wake up, Qing Gang.

Qing Gang!

We're going to be late.

The exam is over.

- We've finished the exam. - It's done.

Xuelu, the top student in this exam has got to be you.

The exam is over.

General Qing is the only one

who I want to deal with this time.

You're really unlucky.

I already said that I'll leave the mountain.

Why must you do this?

One's mind is unpredictable.

How would I know if you'd change your mind?

I dare not guess what's on your mind.

I only want the position of the first disciple,

fair and square.

- You call drugging someone fair? - Drugging someone?

I achieved my goal with my own method.

It's fair and square.

So everything you said yesterday

was to gain my trust?

That's right.

Your magic techniques

are way stronger than mine.

But you're indeed bad at dealing with people.

We've only met several times.

Yet you tried to influence me with self-righteous speech.

It's really hilarious.

As you worry a lot about me,

is it because you like me?

But you should

know your place.

This is outrageous.

Are you all right?

- Greetings, Preceptor. - Greetings, Preceptor.

You should keep quiet at Cunsi Hall.

What are you doing here?

Princess Zhu Yan missed the exam

and took it out on me.

I wonder what you two did last night.

Both of you actually overslept

and missed today's most important exam.

It's really ridiculous.

- She… - Firstly,

you were absent from the exam.

Secondly, you disregarded the class.

Thirdly, you hurt your classmate.

Do you admit your fault?

What…

What wrong have I done?

It was because of her.

Only children make excuses.

A scholar only cares about the outcome.

You've made mistakes.

Take responsibility for your own behavior.

You don't have to feel upset.

Actually, whether you sit for this exam or not,

it doesn't make any difference, does it?

Because even if you sit for it,

you won't be the first disciple either.

You're no match for me.

- You… - I look down upon you, so what?

As Qing Gang has failed,

the position of the first disciple

is within my grasp now.

And you

are just a worthless person.

Zhu Yan.

It's my fault for dragging you down.

Just ignore what she said.

Zhu Yan.

You know my sister.

Don't mind her.

- Yes. - Tell me.

What are my chances of getting the position

of the first disciple against Bai Xuelu?

- You'll compete for the position? - You'll compete for the position?

Why must we let a scheming person like her

have her way?

The Preceptor's first disciple

must not be her.

She doesn't deserve it.

I insist on fighting against her.

What do you think?

Zhu Yan.

I know you're frustrated.

And I know you've worked hard.

But my sister has the top grade.

And you're still ranked last.

Unless you can gain a complete victory over her

at the final contest.

Instead of

a narrow victory.

You've got to beat her until she can't fight back.

Isn't it like defeating you?

It's easy.

I'm someone who mastered Million Books Transmission

in six hours.

Zhu Yan.

I believe that you can do it.

- Okay. - So do I.

Actually, I know

that you choose me

because we're friends.

You support me

because you think you've dragged me down.

In fact, all of you don't think I can win.

But who am I?

I am Zhu Yan.

I won't give up

until the last moment.

Well said.

Well said.

Among the three of us,

one

has made a wish that shouldn't be made.

One

has loved someone he shouldn't love.

One

has messed with someone who's hard to deal with.

All of us have picked

the most difficult paths in the world.

We're all idiots.

Here, to idiots.

- Here, to idiots. - To idiots.

Qing Gang.

- To idiots. - Cheers.

Good.

One more.

Xueying.

All of you are lightweights.

Fine.

I'm through with you.

I'm going

to practice magic techniques.

What are you going to do with it?

Of course it's to defeat Bai Xuelu

and become the Preceptor's first disciple.

Do you want to be my first disciple?

Preceptor?

Why are you here?

Preceptor, you're here.

You must drink as well.

Why…

Why did you avoid me?

It makes me upset.

I got it.

You think I can't defeat Bai Xuelu, right?

That I can't be your first disciple.

Regarding the first disciple,

we got to make things clear.

Why are you avoiding me?

Do you think you can end it by avoiding me?

You got to get this straight.

I just can't understand

how I'm inferior to Bai Xuelu.

I'd like to be the Preceptor's first disciple as well.

Just tell me.

How am I inferior to her?

You're hugging me.

You didn't transform.

Your tail has appeared.

Just drink up, Master White.

- You… - What?

Transform, Master White.

You can do it.

Transform, come on.

Quickly transform.

Preceptor, quickly transform.

- Quickly transform. - Master White.

Continue…

with your dance.

You…

Why did you collapse again?

I'll stop drinking with you.

I'm going to practice magic techniques.

I'm going to the Cultivating Hall.

What are you looking at?

Keep them company.

I'm going to practice magic techniques.

CULTIVATING HALL

Master White!

Over here.

Master White.

Come out.

Master White.

Wake up.

You think I can't find you if you hide here?

Master White.

Master White, come out.

Quick, come out.

- Come on out. - Zhu Yan.

You should go back to your room.

Come out.

Tell me honestly.

Did you hide

Master White?

Master White.

I know you're here.

- Master White. - Why are you looking for Master White?

Why am I looking for Master White?

How would I know why I'm looking for Master White?

No.

I'm taking Master White

to Extreme Wind City

to meet a lot of people

and enjoy good food.

I want to take him

riding, hiking,

and doing anything fun.

I just won't take you.

Unless you take me as your first disciple.

Am I right?

No.

if I'm your first disciple,

I won't take you home.

Master White.

Do you really want to be my first disciple?

Master White.

Master White.

Master White.

Master White.

Are you done?

It's your fault.

You hid

Master White.

Let go.

What now?

I don't even have the right

to blow my nose now?

Stop.

I feel a bit dizzy.

Master White.

You're here.

Zhu Yan.

You're the best.

Don't come near me. Stay back.

Zhu Yan.

This is ridiculous.

Just let me

sleep with you.

Nonsense, let go of me!

Stop messing around.

Let go of me.

- Let go! - Master White.

You're the best.

Let go, Zhu Yan!

Grand Preceptor.

I've surpassed Qing Gang

and achieved the top spot

in today's written exam.

And I'm able to use the Ice Soul

you bestowed on me freely.

I have total confidence in winning

the contest two weeks later.

I was right about you.

Very well.

After you become his first disciple,

you'll live on intimate terms with him.

You're young and pretty,

and you're sensible.

He only thinks about magic techniques,

but he's hot-blooded.

I hope that

you could reignite his passion for the mortal world.

By then, you'll become

the Emperor and Empress of Kongsang.

Yes, I'll obey your order.