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ADAPTED FROM ZHU YAN BY CANG YUE

Have you met with your parents?

Master.

You wanted me to go down the mountain

because my parents came to fetch me.

And you didn't want me to be torn between,

am I right?

I've left home for two years.

And now my parents

have personally come to fetch me.

If I insist on staying here,

this decision will put you in a disadvantaged position.

I've thought it through.

I don't wish to cause trouble to everyone.

Tomorrow,

I'll go down the mountain with my parents.

Master.

I'm aware

that great trouble broke out

due to your identity being exposed.

This is also the reason

why my parents showed up here.

However,

please take good care of yourself.

No matter where I am,

my heart will always be with you.

I know.

You may leave now.

Master.

When can I come back?

You're determined to pursue cultivation

and you wouldn't want to return to the mortal world

for those worldly hassles.

Anyway, I believe this trouble

will be over before long.

I can come back here by then,

right?

There are many reasons to return.

For example,

I can pretend to be feverish

and you'll tell others

that my sickness requires long-term consumption

of medical herbs that grow in Jiuyi Mountain.

So you can summon me back.

Or you can come to Extreme Wind City.

I'll take you horse riding, sand surfing, and camel riding.

We can try out grilled lamb skewers too.

When I miss you,

I'll play the jade flute.

And I'll practice the magic techniques

you taught me.

Jade Bone?

It's the ancient artifact passed down

from Empress Bai Wei.

This is your last gift as my disciple.

Master.

You must remember

to come to Extreme Wind City and see me.

You must come.

Remember to come and see me.

You must come.

I'll miss you.

Are you really letting her leave?

How ruthless.

You know what predicament I'm in.

It will get worse if I let her stay.

But you've given her the Jade Bone,

the love token Emperor Xingzun gave to Bai Wei.

It's also the brothel gift entrusted

by the emperors of Kongsang to their empresses.

Shi Ying.

You can't let her go.

- Why did you-- - Be that as it may,

I'll never give it

to any other woman in my life.

The hairpin will keep Yan'er company.

Grand Preceptor, thank you

for taking care of my daughter over these years.

We shall take our leave.

Hold on.

A while ago, Princess Zhu Yan

was injured badly in Cangwu Abyss.

I'd like to check

if the poison in her has been removed.

The residual poison is gone.

She's out of danger.

Thank you, Grand Preceptor. Until we meet again.

You've been reading this bamboo slip for so long.

Why don't you change it?

I still need to warn you.

Although Azure King and Consort Qing can't harm you directly,

they might target the people around you.

If you don't plan ahead,

Zhu Yan and the Crimson Clan

may be implicated because of you.

EXTREME WIND CITY

Coming through.

Take care.

Please pay more attention

to what I told you just now.

I'll leave it all to you.

Please rest assured.

Chi Yuan.

Chi Yuan.

I've been looking for you since I came back,

but there was no sign of you.

Turns out you're here.

I thought you've been to somewhere else.

You're a difficult man to see,

Keeper Yuan.

I thought

that you were avoiding me.

Surely, you jest.

Previously, I didn't want

to disturb your recuperation.

Actually,

I should thank you.

Chi Yuan, do you know?

My master and I

ran into the God of Dragon in Cangwu Abyss before.

Fortunately, you gave me this jade

and the God of Dragon didn't harm me.

Chi Yuan, do you know why?

What did the God of Dragon say to you?

I'm clueless about what it said to me.

But he mentioned

that I'm not the one he's waiting for.

And that

the sacred relic of the Merfolk Clan

is protecting me although I come from Kongsang.

Chi Yuan, you're a merfolk.

Do you understand what his words mean?

The God of Dragon has woken up from slumber.

It seems that the day will arrive soon.

As expected, Princess is fated with the Dragon Blood Jade.

Is the Sea Emperor

connected to her in some way too?

Chi Yuan.

Chi Yuan.

To be honest, I have no idea about the origin of this jade.

But since the God of Dragon didn't harm you,

it means this jade is useful.

Don't take it off.

By the way, Princess,

I haven't congratulated you

that your wish has come true.

Wish?

Do you mean that Master

is the late Crown Prince?

Back then, you made a vow to learn magic techniques

because you wanted to revive the Crown Prince.

And your wish is fulfilled now.

Though there is no technique to revive a dead person,

the Crown Prince was resurrected.

I'm over the moon to know this.

Surprisingly,

the Crown Prince whom I've admired since young

turns out to be my revered Master.

I've known her affection for the Crown Prince

since she was little.

Now that he has become her master,

it seems that Princess has become closer with the Preceptor.

But

who am I to feel sad?

However,

the exposure of his identity

to the public

has caused a lot of trouble.

Master didn't want my parents be too worried about me,

so I was sent down the mountain.

Frankly, I wanted to stay in the mountain

to keep him company

and share his worries.

The two accidents that happened to you

really worried the King and Queen Consort.

Luckily, Preceptor is highly skilled

and the Grand Preceptor helps him

to overcome the difficulties.

Princess.

- All right. - One, please.

- Another one. - Princess.

- Add more. - Sure?

Master?

Princess Zhu Yan.

You're going to meet with Mr. Mo.

He comes from a literate origin.

Please make sure to keep your manners in check.

Please take a seat, Princess.

Princess.

What would you like to eat today?

I'll order the food I usually eat.

One serving of roasted mutton leg.

The fattier, the better.

2.5 kg of spiced beef.

I'll order more later.

Right, I want the strongest liquor too.

Sure, right away.

I forgot to ask you.

You haven't ordered anything yet.

That'd be enough.

But I wonder

if you can finish all the food, Princess.

That's just the beginning for me.

There are appetizers for me.

You have a great appetite.

How impressive.

I

greatly admire you.

Mr. Mo, why aren't you eating?

Are you not satisfied with the food I ordered?

Well, my future husband

must have the same palate as me.

If we have no common interest

in savoring food,

I'm afraid

it will be a big problem in the future.

I really like

the food you ordered.

If so, have more.

Please spare me.

Spare you?

Come with me.

Please let go of me.

Where are you going?

Let go!

I'm bringing you home.

Come on.

Who's that?

Who?

Let go of that filthy hand.

Didn't you hear that she said no?

Hey, you'd better not poke in your meddling nose.

Serves you right.

If you dare to cause trouble in Extreme Wind City again,

you will end up

like your blade.

I'll slash off

the sinful part of yours.

That's more like it.

- Yes. - What a heroine.

You're a heroine.

I'll leave now.

- Get lost now. - Scram.

- Get out of here and never come back. - Leave now.

Miss.

Come.

Did you get hurt?

Thank you for saving me.

Take it with you and start some small businesses.

It's not easy for this girl.

- Making a living is tough. - Yes.

Thank you.

You should take the high road and spare him

as he didn't get the way he wanted.

You're a lady.

How could you wield the blade

and speak vulgar words

in front of the public?

- Vulgar words? - Vulgar words?

What is he saying?

Just now,

he was harassing a woman

under this broad daylight.

What's wrong with me giving him a warning?

If you disapprove of his conduct,

report it to the official.

Men can handle this.

A woman like you don't have to meddle in this.

You're right.

Had a useful man like you

stood up just now,

I wouldn't have to do that.

Am I right, folks?

- Yes. - Rightfully so.

- True. - Yes.

- Enough. - She's right.

I've had enough of you.

You are conceited, you lack table manners,

and are reckless in your word and deed.

You're not virtuous at all.

Women who stomp on men

won't have a bright future.

Did you hear what you said?

- Enough. - Must women roll with the punches

and speak gently?

I, Zhu Yan, have been practicing magic for years

and have never thought of stomping on anyone.

But

I have a backbone.

No one can look down upon me

and be fastidious about my behavior.

If this accident were to happen again,

I would still be the first one to stand up.

- Well said. - Well said.

You don't have to endure me.

- Well said. - Well said.

Well done, young lady.

- Brave lady. - Well done.

Master, I miss you so much.

Today, I saved a poor girl.

But someone accused me of being nosy,

saying that women shouldn't learn magic techniques.

I always remember

what you said to me back then.

Women can protect the nation too.

If all men

were like you,

there wouldn't be so many injustices.

ZHU YAN

Zhu Yan seems to have some respect for her master.

Look, she remembers

to send me some Crimson Flowers.

Look at this.

I'm going to try out the recipe she recommended.

My face is going to glow radiantly tomorrow.

Hold on.

I don't think this is edible.

Where's my recipe?

Is it with you?

Where's the recipe Zhu Yan gave me? Is it here?

Where is it?

Master.

As promised,

you have to teach me the next move

if I reach the top of the tree.

Keep your word.

We shall see then.

That's easy. Look at me.

How was my performance?

It's far from the top of the tree though.

That's not a big deal.

If I can't achieve that in one day, I'll take one month.

Failing that,

I'll take one year.

If I still fail,

I'll stay by your side for my whole life.

I can acquire everything eventually.

Come on and look.

Sir, take a look at this.

- This is good. - Good.

Princess.

This is good too.

Take this.

Red dates.

- Take a look. - Come.

- Here, look at this. - Patterned fabrics.

Miss, patterned fabrics?

This fabric is great.

Winters on Jiuyi Mountain are long.

Maybe I can pick one for Master.

Princess, you've been out for long

and bought so many things for your master.

Did you come to see me

or to buy presents for your master?

I'm sorry to leave you hanging for so long.

But I haven't done buying presents for my master.

Perhaps we should meet up another day.

Take this.

Sir…

Keep the change.

- Thank you. - You've misunderstood me.

Seeing how respectful you treat your master,

you must value relationships.

It's my honor to be tight with you.

You can buy whatever you want.

I'd like to show some of my respect

to your old master too.

He's not old.

He looks more handsome than you.

Truth be told, I'm playful-natured

and I want to travel around.

I have no plans to get married in the next five years.

Take care.

I bid you farewell.

It's fine. I can wait for you.

Because you're worth it.

But we only spent one day together.

How could you be sure that I'm worth it?

You're famous in Extreme Wind City, Princess Zhu Yan.

You're known as Crimson Pearl Flame,

the most valuable gem

on this grassland.

I beg to differ

in describing a person

as a valuable gem.

Please pardon me.

What I mean is

you're the only daughter of the ruler of Western Huang.

Of course, you are nobler than the rest.

Everyone is born equal.

No one is nobler than others.

That's what the scroll says.

There's no way you and I can be compared

to the likes of them.

Both of us were born with a silver spoon.

We're the noblest ones since birth.

Can I catch your attention

if I'm not the daughter of the Crimson King?

But you are.

Once we get married,

our child will be the noblest person

in the entire Western Huang,

regardless of lineage or wealth.

But I don't like you.

I have someone I like.

Everyone knows

that you just returned from cultivation in Jiuyi Mountain.

In Jiuyi Mountain, there are only cultivators with no worldly desire.

How can you meet someone you like there?

You…

Come and see.

Do you want the entire plate?

I like him.

Princess.

Chi Yuan.

Him?

It's impossible.

He's a lowly Merfolk.

He's less than worthy of you.

You…

Merfolk isn't even human.

How could he say that?

All he has is his tolerable look.

What's wrong with Merfolks?

- Merfolks are human too. - That's right.

Because of people with a mindset like yours,

the rift between the two races never disappears.

- That's right. - Exactly.

Listen to this carefully.

I like Chi Yuan.

What's going on?

- That's unexpected. - What's good about him?

- Gosh. - To me,

he's nobler than people like you who bully others.

Chi Yuan and I share many in common.

You're nothing.

You're not even worthy of calling his name.

So what if he's a Merfolk?

In my eyes,

Merfolks are nobler than the arrogant Dark Clan

like you.

- What did you say? - How dare you say that!

Princess has actually said

the same thing as Yaoyi.

I'm telling you,

I…

I tolerate you because of the Crimson King.

You should stop it

and apologize to me now.

Then I'll let this pass.

You should apologize instead.

Chi Yuan, tell him

how much you like me.

You know it very well.

You're the one I care about the most in my life.

- Good! - Good!

- Well done! - Well done!

- Off you go. - Leave!

Never show up before me.

- All right, let's go. - Princess.

I understand you did that

to drive the young master away.

But I'm afraid it will blemish your reputation.

Whatever, I don't care.

Anyway, I'm not getting married

in my whole life.

Let's not dwell on this.

Take me to eat something delicious.

Let's go. Yanfeng Restaurant is right ahead.

Make way.

What will we have today?

Chi Yuan.

Do you know how many blind dates

my parents arranged for me?

Eleven.

I'm worn out already.

All gentlemen they introduce to you

are from well-off families.

No one will bully you

if you marry into those families.

Needless to say, I know

they're doing this for my own good.

But I need a man who can get along well with me.

That guy just now,

the son of the wealthiest man in Western Huang.

He might seem elegant on the outside,

but he belittles others

because he thinks he's rich.

He even humiliated you in public.

To me,

he can't compare to one of your fingers.

Princess, you've been with me since you were little.

Naturally, you think everything is good about me.

That's not the reason.

Speaking of your appearance,

not even one man in Western Huang

looks more gorgeous than you,

let alone in Extreme Wind City.

As for your character,

I can't see anyone

who's as gentle and considerate as you.

Also, in terms of knowledge,

you're so well-versed.

There's nothing that can stump you since I was little.

Well, Princess. Let's stop talking about it.

Eat up.

Here.

Chi Yuan, I'm really curious

about what kind of woman can catch the attention

of a perfect person like you.

Chi Yuan, I know Merfolks

will only have their gender fixed

after they fall in love with someone.

So how does the lady you like

look like?

She must be gorgeous, right?

Did you two end up together?

Chi Yuan.

Yes.

She's gorgeous.

I love her very much.

Merfolk can only love one person in their lifetime.

I only love her.

Over hundreds of years,

I only love her.

How touching.

How does it feel

when you're in love with someone?

How do you know she's the right one?

You feel happy and worried

because of that person.

Everything just becomes interesting

when you're with the person.

Thank you, Preceptor.

You feel relaxed

when you two are together.

Sometimes, without a word being spoken,

both of you can understand each other.

GONGSHANG

Master,

you chose the same artifact as me back then.

You even gave it the same name.

You can't leave the person even for a second

and you want to protect the person

from the slightest danger.

Master?

Have I developed feelings for Master?

That's impossible.

Zhu Yan.

Master is rid of worldly desires.

You shouldn't blaspheme him with your feelings

or even entertain yourself with this thought.

So is this love?

I mean

nothing's special about it though.

In this case,

I like Chi Yuan too.

Look.

I never eat vegetables.

But I would eat it

when you asked me to.

Also, I feel the most relaxed

when I'm with you.

Sometimes, you would know things

I don't tell.

Besides,

I want to protect you too.

You feel happy and worried

because of that person.

Everything just becomes interesting

when you're with the person.

You feel relaxed when you two are together.

Without a word being spoken,

both of you can understand each other.

You can't leave the person even for a second.

Yan'er!

And you want to protect her

from the slightest danger.

Chi Yuan.

Princess, we should head back now.

But I haven't eaten much.

Yaoyi.

I don't know since when

my feelings for Princess

is more than wanting just to protect her.

But I know

she's not you.

I shouldn't

and I can't allow this to continue.

So I've decided to leave the Crimson Residence

and Extreme Wind City.

TO CHI YUAN

Master.

What are you doing now?

I miss you so much.

During the cultivation,

stay focused

and keep your spiritual barrier undisturbed and flawless.

If any noise passes by,

the barrier will bounce it off.

If any image passes by,

the barrier could shield it away too.

As the saying goes, "Noises pass through the ears,no trace left behind.

Images pass through the eyes, no shade lingers."

Where is this place?

Why am I here?

Hey!

Hey!

Hello!

Hello!

What are you?

What are you?

I'm Zhu Yan!

I'm Zhu Yan!

No, it can't be.

Why can I hear her voice?

No noise

has ever passed through my spiritual barrier.

It's strange.

There's no echo

when I call my name.

Is my name

being eaten

by the white mist here?

By the white mist here?

Who are you?

Do you really like Zhu Yan?

Do you really like Zhu Yan?

Jade Bone.

Why are you so sparkly

when you're here?

What is this place?

The ground is as clear as the mirror.

This is amazing.

I must write to Master

to tell him about this.

It'd be great

if he could be here now.

Master.

Master.

Is it really you?

My wish is answered, Master.

Master.

I miss you so much.

I miss you.

I really miss you, Master.

Why can I

feel warmth from an illusion?

By any chance,

are you Master himself?

What's going on now?

Indeed,

it was just an illusion.

It's not real.

Wishing Tree.

I got to see my master here.

Are you

the Wishing Tree here?

Wishing Tree.

You look like my master.

When he is in deep thought,

he always frowns.