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ADAPTED FROM ZHU YAN BY CANG YUE

It's her! It's all her fault!

At first, there were only scabs on my father's face

and he was conscious.

But after taking her prescription,

he became like this!

Return my father to me!

Everyone, be my judge!

Uphold justice for me!

- What's going on? - She's a quack doctor!

Everyone, calm down.

She's my disciple.

I'm partly responsible when she commits a mistake.

I shall cure your father.

Tell me everything that happened.

- Father. - Master, this afternoon,

I saw that you were busy treating patients at the square.

The condition of this mister wasn't that serious.

That's why I gave him a prescription

that Chong Ming told me on our way here.

Don't panic.

What herbs have you used?

I used One-Leaf Fall, Skymallow,

Torenia, Stone Ink Lotus,

and Yang Wood.

What kind of Yang?

"Yang" as in "yin and yang".

I understand now.

You were wrong about one of the herbs.

You've only heard of its name without seeing it yourself.

So it was the wrong herb.

The "Yang" in my prescription represents dust.

Although it sounds the same,

it's a completely different herb.

Please get some hot water for me.

All right. I'll go!

Using the wrong herb can actually poison the patient instead.

We should leave this to Preceptor.

- He's so pitiful. - That's right.

He has to suffer even at this age.

Zhu Yan.

Have you learned needlework before?

I have.

Good. You can stitch up his wound

with your needlework skills.

Master,

you're still willing to believe in me?

Hurry.

Does she know what she's doing?

Preceptor, we have no way

to repay what we owe you.

The villagers of Jiuyi District

are willing to serve you.

- That's right. - Thank you, Preceptor.

- Thank you, Preceptor. - Please get up.

- Please get up. - Please get up.

- Thank you. - Thank you, Preceptor.

I don't need you to repay me.

It's just that I wonder why

the village was struck with this plague out of the blue.

I wonder if the source has been located.

I've finished my investigation.

It seems like something's wrong with the water.

The people who first caught the plague

were staying at the eastern side of the village.

They were consuming water from Eastern Creek.

Right.

- Yes. - I think that was the case.

- I never thought of that. - Eastern Creek?

How about this?

I will write down the prescriptions in detail.

Village Head, please pass it on to those who need it.

Let's hope that this plague will be gone soon.

Village Head, please bring me

to Eastern Creek later.

Yes, Preceptor.

It's up ahead.

How is it?

Indeed.

Something's wrong with the water.

Let's head forward.

Your Supreme Majesty.

What do you need?

A plague broke out in Jiuyi District.

When I went to treat the villagers,

I discovered something strange.

The source of the plague

should be the water from Eastern Creek.

When I checked upstream,

I discovered bubbles in the river.

The water was tainted.

The source of Eastern Creek

may seem like the pool beside Jiuyi Mountain,

but in reality,

the source is Cangwu Abyss.

Judging from the shape of the bubbles,

it seems that spiritual power

is stirring up from within the abyss.

Do you still remember

the legend of the trapped God of Dragon within the abyss

and the trapped Ice Clan outside the wilderness?

Your Supreme Majesty, are you saying

that underneath the Cangwu Abyss

lies the God of Dragon?

When the God of Dragon awakes,

evil shall rise, and the Sea Emperor will return.

That's what the merfolk have been waiting for.

The Merfolk marine force has been stirring up trouble

in secret all these years.

If the God of Dragon has truly awakened,

they will only make things worse.

The world will plunge into chaos too.

Your Supreme Majesty, please permit me

to head to Cangwu Abyss and investigate the situation.

If the world is plunged into chaos,

it will be the best opportunity for Ying'er to leave the mountain.

You don't need to go there yet.

The God of Dragon's awakening

is just my guess.

It will be terrible if we alert them of our presence.

Let's wait and observe for now.

Yes, Your Supreme Majesty.

Princesses, over here, please.

That was amazing.

It's pretty interesting.

Your Highnesses, please dine here.

The two princesses of Zixuan Residence

are in the courtyard.

Why are Xuelu and I the only ones here?

Were they mistaken?

Enough. Just sit down.

I'm sure Consort Qing

made this arrangement for us.

Princess Xuelu, you're right.

I'm the palace servant of Prince Shi Yu.

I shall serve Your Highnesses temporarily.

I will return now.

If Your Highnesses need anything,

please tell the maidservants outside the gate.

I shall take my leave.

I'M WAITING FOR YOU IN THE BACKYARD KITCHEN

Xuelu.

I want to take a walk by myself.

Go ahead.

- Someone. - Yes, Your Highness.

Please tell Consort Qing

that Bai Xuelu seeks an audience with her.

It concerns Jiuyi Mountain.

Yes, Your Highness.

In my opinion, these snacks are the best.

Try it.

The imperial kitchen lives up to its name.

I know it's good when I smell it.

Try this too.

I haven't finished the last snack.

I can't finish them.

That won't do.

You've lost a lot of weight in Jiuyi Mountain.

You should eat up.

If you keep telling me to eat,

I'll turn into a snowball.

It's better if you gain some weight.

I'll still like you even if you turn

into a snowball.

You should eat up too.

Xueying.

I never expected Mother to put you on the spot during the banquet.

I'm really sorry about that.

It doesn't matter.

Your Highness, I'm happy

as long as

I get to see you.

But even if you did leave Jiuyi Mountain,

it's still difficult for me to meet up with you.

That's fine.

At least I have this with me.

MY PROMISE TO XUEYING IS DEEPLY ROOTED WITHIN

You actually carved feathers for it.

I wanted to finish it as soon as possible.

By then,

I can stay by your side forever,

Your Highness.

QINGYUN PALACE

Princess Xuelu?

What are you doing here?

I have something important to discuss with Consort Qing.

QINGYUN PALACE

What's so important that she needs to see Consort Qing?

Could it be…

Greetings, Consort Qing.

Why did you request

an audience with me?

What are you laughing at?

Could it be

that you're here to make a deal with me?

I dare not do so.

Your Highness, I did everything

to share your burdens with you.

However, the mountain was treacherous.

And you're a benevolent person.

I'm sure you can understand my feelings.

Don't worry.

I always dispense rewards

and punishments impartially.

Since you were running errands for me,

naturally, I would reward you.

However, as for the rewards you'll get,

it depends on the news you've obtained for me.

Thank you, Your Highness.

Your Highness, everything you desire

is here.

What do you mean by this?

The Preceptor in Jiuyi Mountain

resembles a noble

and he's extremely powerful.

However, no one knows about his past.

When I was studying in Jiuyi Mountain,

the Grand Preceptor summoned me several times

and encouraged me to take the position of the first disciple.

For that purpose, he taught me

about the essentials of magic techniques.

The Grand Preceptor even told me something

I didn't understand.

He aided me to be the first disciple

all because my surname was Bai.

If so,

why didn't you become the first disciple?

It's because I didn't intend

to stay in the mountain,

but to stay with Your Highness.

I went to Jiuyi Mountain

to focus solely on your task.

That's why I lost to Zhu Yan,

the princess of the Crimson Clan on purpose.

If It weren't for my strong determination,

I'm afraid I would've joined the Preceptor and his ranks,

given his excellent persuading skills.

Is he that powerful?

Yes, Your Highness.

Even General Qing Gang

has admiration

for him.

What else do you know?

Your Highness, please don't worry.

I will tell you

everything I know

without keeping any secrets.

I just hope

that you can keep your promise.

Someone.

Yes, Your Highness.

Go to the kitchen

and tell Yu'er to come out.

Doesn't he know what time it is?

How dare he still flirts with Bai Xueying in there?

Go now.

Yes, Your Highness.

Xuelu.

This is the first reward I'm giving to you.

If you continue

to do as you're told,

don't worry.

I'll definitely

give you everything I've promised.

Thank you, Your Highness.

Go now.

Someone.

Prepare a carriage for me.

Yes, Your Highness.

Xuelu.

General Qing,

you're being physically intimate with me, an unmarried woman.

Aren't you afraid that people might gossip?

What exactly did you tell Consort Qing?

I saw her ordering her servants to prepare a carriage.

I just told her about what I saw in the mountain,

especially the story of that mysterious Preceptor.

I told Her Highness the truth.

Since I couldn't be the first disciple,

my only bargaining chip

was the Preceptor's unknown past.

Naturally, I will utilize it to the fullest.

General Qing.

This is what I always do.

I'm only concerned about my interest.

I thought you witnessed it yourself long ago.

No.

Xuelu.

That's not who you truly are.

I was touched by your words

that night.

I thought for some time after I went back.

If you wish to be successful,

entering the palace isn't the only path you can take.

General Qing,

I think you misunderstood our relationship.

You should be concerned about yourself.

Consort Qing already knows that you'd deceived her.

How will she deal with you?

General Qing, under Her Highness's order,

you are to return to the Azure Clan

and kneel in the ancestral hall as punishment.

Yes, Your Highness.

Princess Xuelu.

I won't give up on you.

I know you're sincere toward me,

but I'm sorry.

In this world,

I'm caught in the conflict

between the Grand Preceptor and Consort Qing.

Between Shi Ying and Shi Yu,

the one who inherits the throne

will be my future partner.

If that's the case,

General Qing,

you can only blame yourself for falling for the wrong person.

After I got back from Jiuyi Mountain,

I realized that my sister

was pretty pitiful too.

It's my first time disagreeing with you.

I think your sister is…

Your Highness, pardon me for this.

Stop right there.

I can walk by myself.

An oral edict from Consort Qing.

Although Princess Bai Xueying

is not betrothed yet,

her conduct is disorderly.

She is to be detained in her room,

never to leave the residence,

and never to write to Prince Shi Yu.

According to Bai Xuelu,

I can confirm

that the Preceptor of Jiuyi Mountain

is that darned Shi Ying.

We have no time to waste.

My brother, please send out the elite clan members to Jiuyi Mountain

and silence him

before he becomes a pest.

He's actually still alive?

My lord, the envoy sent by the sage has arrived.

My lord. Consort Qing.

What do you need?

My lord, the sage knows you're troubled

by the fact that Shi Ying is still alive.

That's why he sent me here.

The sage says

that everything is under his control.

My lord. Consort Qing.

Please calm down

and don't act recklessly.

But Shi Ying has taken the sole female of the Crimson Clan as his disciple.

Disciples from other tribes

were impressed by his abilities

and personality.

Even Qing Gang was deceived.

If one day,

Shi Ying does want to retake the throne,

then Shi Yu

will be no match for him.

This is our best opportunity to strike.

Do we need to keep a pest like him alive?

My lord, the sage requests you and Consort Qing to calm down.

He's more eager than you two to witness

the Crown Prince's death.

CONSORT QING KNOWS ABOUT YOUR PAST.

FROM QING GANG

Preceptor, Consort Qing knows about your past.

I'm afraid she'll attempt to kill you.

Please be careful.

So

you received a gift from Bai Xuelu

and a letter from Qing Gang.

It seems like you didn't become their master in vain.

By the way,

what did he write in the letter?

It said that

Consort Qing might try to harm me.

If so, why are you being so nonchalant about it?

There's no need for me to panic

as it will happen eventually.

You're so distracted by your thoughts every day.

Are you trying to give Prince Shi Yu to me?

Xuelu, don't spout nonsense.

If you don't want that to happen,

you should eat well and recover faster.

Once you've recovered,

you can fight for the empress's throne with me.

- My lord. - My lord.

Father.

Since you're here to visit her,

I shall make a move.

Why didn't she eat?

All of you may leave.

- Yes. - Yes.

Xueying, how's your body coping?

I hired a physician

to examine you.

I'm not sick.

I don't need a physician.

I said it already.

I don't need a physician.

Are you sure about that?

Your Highness!

Prince Shi Yu.

It has been tough on you.

Your Highness must have suffered too.

Have a seat.

Your Highness, you should return.

If Consort Qing finds out that you're outside,

she'll punish you again.

She said you weren't allowed to leave the residence.

She didn't say I couldn't visit you.

Even if she finds out,

I'm not doing anything wrong.

But Your Highness, you should still be careful.

I know.

I've already come up with an idea.

Since your father has agreed to my plan,

I can put on a disguise before I visit you.

This time, I'm a physician.

Next time, I can be a servant.

After that, I can even be a guard.

I'm sure it will be fun.

I think you should eat more to replenish your strength.

Your Highness.

You're back.

How was he?

According to my men, General Qing was spared

after kneeling in front of the ancestral hall for some days.

The Azure Clan still needs General Qing

to lead their soldiers.

They won't punish him severely.

General Qing even dispatched his men to deliver a set of strategies to you.

TACTICAL STRATEGY

A set of strategies? I won't read that.

Higher.

My pear!

Here you go.

Is this me?

Yes, and this is me.

Do I look like this?

You don't like it?

Give it to me. I'll make another pair.

I like it.

TACTICAL STRATEGY

Zhu Yan.

Come here.

Yes, Master.

Master, please enjoy your meal.

Wait.

Join me.

Me?

Do you see anyone else?

I won't stand on ceremony then.

TWO YEARS LATER

Don't talk.

I know what you're going to say.

"Although you can use

the magic techniques of all Six Ministries,

you didn't master their essence.

The technique of passing through walls and burrowing underground

comes from the Dark Clan.

Those adept at such skills travel at the speed of light

while you are as slow as a turtle.

Holding one's breath underwater, harnessing fire from the palm,

and turning rocks into gold

are just elementary magic techniques.

Although you know how to cast them,

you're not familiar enough with them.

You can only cast them

at the very last second.

You need to brush up on your skills.

As for the Transformation Spell,

you wanted to transform into a fierce beast

and scare the wolves away.

In the end, you transformed into a goat instead.

If it wasn't a practice,

I'm afraid the wolves would have devoured you."

Master, did you think

I resembled you?

What I wanted to say was,

you tried to cast the Transformation Spell

and fight against the wolves

instead of escaping by burrowing underground.

I applaud your bravery.

Although I was reckless,

luckily, you acknowledged my bravery.

As a teacher,

I can't judge you by your results.

Of course I need to know

the cons of your success

and the pros of your failures.

However, judging by your skills,

it's too early for you to try out the Transformation Spell.

Even if you cast it forcefully,

it will only end up

a mess

and you'll put yourself in danger instead.

You must never do it again.

Master, you do know me the best.

I will write to the Extreme Wind City

and show off to them.

Stop right there.

I don't think

it's necessary to write to them for this.

I'm afraid I'll be a fierce devil

in the letter

you will write to them, right?

Master, since when did you start

to care about other people's opinions?

Stop messing around.

Stop messing around.

Magical artifacts and rare treasures are stored in this hall.

If you like them,

you may choose one of them

as your first artifact.

You cannot wield this unless you have the power of a preceptor.

I think

you should put it back.

Does it have a name then?

It's new. It doesn't have a name for now.

Master, why don't you name it now?

I'll retrieve it once I'm finished with my training.

This artifact can summon tidal waves

and it's shaped like a crescent.

I'll name it Tidebringer.

It represents the crescent moon

that summons the tide.

Master, you need to name the others too.

Master.

What about this?

This?

And…

- This? - Stop your nonsense.

There are tens of thousands of artifacts here.

How can I name them all?

Just choose the one you like.

Tens of thousands of them?

I need to pick one carefully then.

This is it.

You actually…

You actually chose this?

That's right.

Master, please name it.