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ADAPTED FROM ZHU YAN BY CANG YUE

Princess?

- Chi Yuan. - Embarrassing!

How dare you dishonor the Princess!

Father, it's not Chi Yuan's fault.

It was all my fault!

You!

This marriage alliance is too good for the Crimson Clan.

Your princess

has disgraced herself

and fraternized with a Merfolk slave.

That puts paid to the marriage alliance.

Wait.

- Please listen to me. - Shut it.

You can insult me but not Chi Yuan.

To me,

Merfolks are nobler than the arrogant Azure Clan like you.

I've heard that the chief of the Crimson Clan

has been tight with a lowly Merman.

- Crimson Queen. - A Merfolk?

Do you want to turn down the proposal

from the Dark Clan for a lowborn Merfolk slave?

If you take his life,

we, the Dark Clan, may forgive you

and our clans can still make up.

- That's right. Kill him. - Yes.

- He's right. Kill him. - Kill him.

- Kill him, Crimson Queen. - Yes.

I rejected your proposal

because I don't want to marry someone I don't like.

It doesn't concern Chi Yuan.

So what if he's a Merfolk?

In my eyes,

the Merfolks are way nobler

than the arrogant Dark Clan like you.

- Outrageous! - Do you hear yourself?

This is outrageous.

CHIZU FEILI, CRIMSON CLAN CHIEF

Special Envoy, there must be

a misunderstanding in this.

Chi Yuan.

I took this pearl

because I wanted to share your worries.

We, the Kongsangs, reincarnate.

Reincarnate?

Please wait for me here.

I'll return to you.

We will recognize each other with this.

Please help me protect my clan.

Wait for me.

I will.

I'll wait for your next reincarnation.

Once we recognize each other,

the pearl will respond to its owner.

The pearl found its owner.

Yan'er.

You're the reincarnation of Yaoyi.

Chi Yuan.

I'm sorry.

I don't know what's going on.

The pearl disappeared.

Lowly slave!

My lord.

- You! - Chi Yuan.

What evil spell did you cast on my daughter?

- Someone. Tie him up! - Your Lordship!

- Yes. - Yes.

No!

No one is going to touch him!

If you want to tie him up, tie me up first.

This is ridiculous.

Let's go.

Yaoyi.

You're finally back.

I didn't realize

you had been with me all along.

Today, I must destroy this slave!

- No, Father! - Your Lordship.

It's my fault.

I transformed into the woman in his mind

to comfort him because he was so upset.

He did that

because he mistook me for someone else.

How dare you plead for him?

If it wasn't for him who offended you,

you wouldn't have had that ridiculous thought!

You wouldn't have disgraced yourself like that!

Get off!

I'm going to kill him

and I'll deal with you later!

Chi Yuan!

Chi Yuan.

Mother, please say something.

Chi Yuan.

My lord.

Keeper Yuan has contributed a lot

for the Crimson Clan

as he has been looking after the clan

for several generations.

Please show mercy on him.

He must leave the Crimson Residence immediately

or I will kill him!

No, Father!

Chi Yuan is already badly injured.

You can't chase him away.

- You! - No, my lord.

Yan'er, stop infuriating your father!

Father.

Don't you know what will be awaiting us?

If he doesn't leave today,

everything will be messed up.

Rumor about the Princess of the Crimson Clan

fraternizing with a Merman will be making the rounds.

This is humiliating to our family and your reputation.

How are you going to live with yourself

in the clan in the future?

My lord, my lady.

I am to blame for what happened today.

As everyone saw,

I have cast an evil spell on Princess.

No, you didn't!

Father.

I don't know what's that,

but it's definitely not an evil spell.

Father, please.

Princess.

No need to plead for me.

We need a conclusion

for today's incident.

Chi Yuan.

As the keeper of the Crimson Residence,

I've ruined the reputation of Princess

lest I protect her.

I've failed you.

The marriage alliance between Crimson and Azure Clans fell short.

I have disappointed you and the entire Crimson Residence.

I don't deserve

to be the keeper.

The Crimson Clan

has extended kindness to me over these 200 years.

I never expected

I'd bring ruinous harm to the clan.

I'm ashamed to face you.

I only wish

you won't blame Princess

after I leave.

I

bid farewell to you.

Chi Yuan.

Father, please.

Father.

YUAN

Keep this.

Chi Yuan.

- Chi Yuan! - Chi Song, stop her!

- Yan'er. - Princess.

- Chi Yuan! - Princess.

- Princess! - Let go.

Yan'er.

- Princess. - Yan'er.

Chi Yuan!

Chi Yuan!

- Chi Yuan! - Princess!

- My lady. - Chi Yuan!

Don't go.

Chi Yuan!

My lady, please eat something.

Otherwise, you'll collapse.

Chi Yuan is badly injured.

What is he going to do?

Our last farewell was over 200 years ago.

Unexpectedly, the lady who's deeply rooted in my heart

has been by my side all along.

Now, the pearl

has responded to its owner.

My Yaoyi

is back at last.

Come.

Go over there.

Go over there.

Get up.

Slowly.

Get up.

Are you all right?

Here, I'll treat it.

It's so tiring

to bring you back here.

You can't die.

Your wound is serious.

Lie down.

What's your name?

I'm the chief of Extreme Wind City,

Chizhu Feili.

You can call me Yaoyi too.

How should I address you?

I remember someone called me Yuan

and that's all.

Are you a bad guy?

Maybe yes, maybe no.

I can't remember anything.

Since you've lost your memory

after the war

and now you met me,

I won't allow you

to commit anything heinous for the rest of your life.

Starting today,

I'll give you my surname.

And your new name

is Chi Yuan.

What do you say?

Will you teach me the swordsmanship skills of Kongsang?

I will

if you call me Master.

Master.

Well.

You've become my disciple.

You should remember the rules of the sect.

When the disciples of the Extreme Wind Swords Sect

are roaming around the chaotic world out there,

they must treat the Kongsangs, Merfolks, and the Ice Clan

equally

and help those in need.

I rejected your proposal

because I don't want to marry someone I don't like.

It doesn't concern Chi Yuan.

If you take his life,

we, the Dark Clan, may forgive you

and our clans can still make up.

That's right. Kill him.

- Kill him, Crimson Queen. - Yes.

He's a lowborn Merfolk of an unknown origin.

This is outrageous.

I won't let Yaoyi stay beside him.

Chi Yuan.

Are you all right?

Chi Yuan.

You've become a man now.

Today, I take you here

because I want you to make a choice.

I kept it secretly.

I've already known

that you're not an ordinary Merfolk.

When I first saw you, I…

I took you as my disciple

and gave you a surname

because I want you to be good

and I want to keep you with me.

Chi Yuan.

Am I

too selfish?

I don't care who you were in the past.

But if you choose to return

to the Crimson Residence…

YUAN

…I'll travel alongside you

despite the thorny path ahead.

It's just that, you know,

the lifespan of the Kongsangs is much shorter than the Merfolks.

I can't stay with you for too long.

If you can't let go of your past

and want to return to your clan,

I won't stop you.

YUAN

I know.

Our future might be tough.

I still want to be with you.

Since

you've made your choice,

I'll make mine too.

Yaoyi.

- Chi Yuan. - Yaoyi.

Yaoyi.

Yaoyi.

Promise me.

Please help me protect my clan.

Wait for me.

I'll wait for your next reincarnation.

But before our reunion,

Chi Yuan,

please forget about me.

No!

My wish doesn't fail me

and I won't fail you too.

Yaoyi.

From today on,

I'll stay by your side,

come what may.

Chi Yuan.

Please forgive me for lying to you.

I was cursed with the Ice Clan's spell.

I couldn't reincarnate.

So I left a wisp of my soul

in the Crimson Pearl

to keep you company.

It's because I hate to leave you

and I don't want you to be lonely.

It's fine if you can't remember

our past.

I'll wait until you remember me

and I'll tell you.

It has been 200 years.

Finally, someone

could lift your obsession with me.

I'm so fortunate

to have stolen these 200 years.

Now that the Crimson Pearl is shattered,

I should leave too.

In time,

when everything returns to peace,

we'll be together forever

like what we used to be.

May you be with her

for this

whole life.

I…

I'm done.

Shi Ying.

I'm tired. I can't fly anymore.

Why don't we find an inn in the city

and continue the journey tomorrow?

There's a relay station

about a two-hour walk from here.

We can rest there today,

so we can reach Riyue Lake

before tomorrow night.

I'm hungry.

I can't take another step.

No, we must move now.

Are you afraid of running into her

in the city?

The Princess of the Crimson Clan is so embarrassing.

Shame on her.

Since ancient times, only the Crimson Clan

would reject the proposal of other clans.

Ironically, the Azure Clan turned down this time.

We have no idea what happened though.

I heard

that she and the keeper…

Shi Ying, wait for me.

Didn't you hear them?

They were talking about Yan'er--

It's none of my business.

Wait.

Can you not be like this?

Why do you always deny your care for her?

You ignore me again.

It has been a while

since I last saw Sumo.

How is he doing now?

Thank you for your grace.

Sumo and I

have been doing well in the Huotu Tribe.

OLD LORD, HUOTU TRIBE

You've been doing well?

Do you think I'm clueless about

how badly the Great Consort

has been treating you all these years.

Sometimes, I'd stop her.

But sometimes, all these happen behind my back.

You have been suffering.

Please don't say that, my lord.

My son and I

can live a peaceful life now,

which I truly appreciate.

We didn't suffer.

Sumo should

start school this year, right?

Don't worry.

I'll take care of this well.

He can study and learn shooting

with the royal descendants

of the Huotu Tribe.

There are many Merfolks

who make achievements in Kongsang.

As long as he can stand on his own feet,

you can rely on him

for the rest of your life,

even if I have passed off.

Long live, my lord.

Please don't say anything ominous.

Long live?

Humans

may live well today.

Who knows tomorrow…

My lord!

- My lord! - My lord!

My lord!

Lady Yu, you're indeed shameful.

How could you cozy up to His Lordship

without concerning his weak health?

You seduced him

and caused him to die in lechery.

Yet you shift the blame to a shadow or such.

This is ridiculous

that a shadow can murder.

Men.

- Bludgeon her to death. - Yes.

Hold on.

His Lordship gave me this death-exemption token.

DEATH-EXEMPTION TOKEN

Death-exemption token?

I don't see it.

Give it back to me!

Men.

Let go of my mother!

- Give it back to me! - Bludgeon her!

Let go.

Sumo.

- Men, drag them out. - Are you okay?

- Sumo. - Don't come near.

Back off.

Or I'll kill you.

Don't you dare touch my mother! I'll kill you!

Back off.

Don't touch my mother.

No one is coming near.

Stop it.

Sumo.

Mother.

What are you up to?

Ke'erke.

This woman killed your father.

Are you going to plead for them?

Father just passed away.

You shouldn't use any punishment.

It's imperative to deliver the message of Father's death

to Jialan and Extreme Wind City

to prevent Huotu Tribe from falling into unrest.

Lord Ke'erke is merciful.

He's right.

Great Consort,

please do what he said.

Fine.

I'll listen to you.

She won't have to die,

but she must be punished.

I'm going to silence her

from spewing any lies.

Ke'erke, stop pleading for them.

Men, take them out.

- Yes. - Yes.

- Go. - Let go!

- Let go! - Let go of me!

- I didn't kill His Lordship. - Go!

Let go!

Sumo!

Principal Sorcerer.

How's the capture of those Merfolks going?

Everything's all set.

What's left is the marriage alliance with the Princess of the Crimson Clan.

Crimson King, accept the decree.

By the mandate of His Majesty in Jialan Imperial City,

"I heard that Crimson King, Zhu Gaozhao,

has a daughter, Zhu Yan,

who is of meritorious origin with unparalleled beauty

and virtuous character,

worthy of being a decent spouse choice.

I hereby grant her as the consort of Lord Ke'erke

of the Huotu Tribe.

The responsible authority will select an auspicious date for the wedding.

Hopefully, the boundary will be in peace

and further enhanced by this union.

Any disobedience of the mandate will be accused of deception crime."

That's all.

I accept the decree.

My lady.

My lady.

The Emperor issued an edict to marry you to the Huotu Tribe.

My lady, get that off already.

I'm so anxious right now.

If we knew, it'd be better to marry into the Azure Clan.

Huotu Tribe is far away in the desert,

where the environment is extremely hostile.

Huotu Tribe?

Yes.

My lady.

Consort Qing is indeed cruel

and determined to oppress me

by requesting this decree from His Majesty.

If I disobey the decree,

I'll be accused of deception.

Yan'er can't just marry to that desert.

Are we really out of depth now?

I'll go.

Father, Mother.

I think this marriage

is what I want

and more suitable than the one with the Azure Clan.

Huotu Tribe is under the jurisdiction of Father.

I'll be revered over there.

No one would dare to walk over me.

Besides, I was told

that this Lord Ke'erke is a nice man.

He's the Hawk on Grassland,

while I am the Crimson Pearl Flame.

It sounds like

we're compatible with each other.

You…

Are you really willing to marry there?

Mother.

If I have to marry someone,

this is the best choice.

Besides,

you've pampered me

since infancy

and I've lived carefreely

in Extreme Wind City

without worries.

Now that the Crimson Clan is under duress

and both of you have toiled,

as the Princess of the Crimson Clan,

I should do something

to relieve my parents and the Crimson Clan.

My Yan'er has grown up.

Your Supreme Majesty.

Have you found any record of the death of Emperor Xingzun?

In all official historical records,

ancient books, or confidential accounts,

they only recorded

that after Emperor Xingzun attained the real state,

he relinquished the throne

and traveled to the Eastern Sea with a raft

towards the Celestial River and ascended to immortality.

Ying'er.

Perhaps you've overthought.

Cangliu Kingdom…

WU ZHEN, ONE OF TEN SORCERERS OF ICE CLAN

…will return to the land of Yunhuang.

You knew about the identity of the Sage.

What is his identity in the Ice Clan?

We received a secret formula from the revered Sage

which needs the fresh blood of the children of Kongsang.

This is madness.

You can never stop

the revered Sage.

No one can.

The world created by him

must be destroyed by him too.

No one can stop him.

The Ice Clan possesses

a heinous spell to refine a longevity pill from human blood.

Perhaps he didn't ascend as an immortal back then.

- Instead-- - Ying'er.

Mind your words.

Don't judge your ancestor.

He's the founder of Kongsang.

I hope I'm wrong.

I know

you have many doubts about the actions of the Ice Clan.

But never take the prophecy

given by the Merfolk Clan lightly.

Yes.

Before the evil emerges,

we need to plan ahead.

I came across something in the ancient record.

If the Sea Emperor comes to contact with the Dragon Blood Jade,

the sacred relic of the Sea Kingdom,

there will be a reaction.

If we can locate the Dragon Blood Jade,

it will be much easier for us.

Yufei.

No. Don't bring this.

But you use this every day.

Only pick light and valuable things

from what I usually use.

Don't take all.

But we have a convoy of horse carriages

to carry our things.

If we don't bring them all,

I'm afraid the place will be too harsh for us.

If so,

are you not taking this too?

No.

Yufei.

I remember your hometown

is around Huotu Tribe.

You haven't returned home for years.

Do you miss your home?

Perhaps you can go home

when we head for Huotu Tribe this time.

My lady.

Did you lose your head in anger?

I can't understand what you're saying now.

It's a shame that this map is too old.

After so many years,

the defense deployment at Huotu Tribe

must have changed.

JIUYI MOUNTAIN

Xueying.

I brought you here

because I have a present for you.

Thank you for not running away

and accompanying me.

Frankly,

I'd say that it's you

who has been accompanying me all this time.

No matter

how tough the road is,

I'm willing to take the risk together with you.

We won't know

how stunning the scenery is here

if we don't overcome obstacles.

Since the scenery is stunning here,

why don't you call me by my name?

Shi…

Yu.

It's so beautiful.

Did you prepare this for me?

Your Highness.

Why did you call me that again?

Are you angry?

I'm sorry.

I was too nervous.

Next time, I'll ask for your permission first.

Next time?

When…

will it be?

Please enjoy, Princess.

These dishes

are my new recipe.

I'm sure you'll like it.

A while ago,

Keeper Yuan left

and you never visited here since then.

Otherwise, you could've tried these new dishes earlier.

It's fine.

These dishes are enticing enough

by the look and smell.

I like them so much.

Sadly, I can't taste them anymore.

So the rumor is true.

You're marrying down to Huotu Tribe.

If so, I shall congratulate you in advance.

We must celebrate this with some brew.

Get me the brew. Come on.

This is the pear blossom brew

fresh from the jar.

I'd like to offer this to you

for tasting, Princess.

Thank you, Mr. Wu.

Xueying.

Qing Gang.

Thank you for coming all the way here

to bid me farewell.

Zhu Yan.

Do you truly want

to marry Lord Ke'erke?

It's better if you had accepted

General Qing's proposal.

Xueying.

Please don't say that.

Anyway, Huotu Tribe is far away,

and you have no family there.

I'm worried you might be mistreated.

Rest assured.

Lord Ke'erke is a nice man.

Don't worry about me.

You must take good care of yourself.

Well, you're upright

and you carry yourself with an imposing aura.

In fact, you're genuine.

Yet you're wasted on Bai Xuelu.

Do you know?

You should watch yourself around her.

She might

trick you into her target.

If it's true, I'd love to.

Frankly,

I'm worried about you the most.

You're soft-hearted,

making you a pushover.

If you marry into the palace in the future,

your days won't be easy.

If Consort Qing bullies you,

don't endure it on your own.

You must tell Prince Shi Yu

and ask for his help.

As for what I've told you today,

please promise me.

All right?

All right.

Zhu Yan, what's wrong with you?

You make it sound like this is our last farewell.

Not at all.

It's because I'm happy for you.

Look at you two.

One has found someone they love mutually,

while the other one

has someone they miss.

You're happy.

Are you not happy?

Of course,

I'm happy.

I have you two.

Naturally, I'm happy.

By the way,

have you informed the Preceptor

about your marriage?

Whether I inform him or not,

it won't make any difference.

I've sent him a wedding invitation

to invite him over.

It's a reply

to his wedding congratulatory letter.

All right.

Don't need to worry about me.

Come on. Let's not waste the delicacies.

Fill it up.

Come on.

Let's celebrate my upcoming big day.

Cheers.

- Zhu Yan, you must be happy. - Cheers.

Master.

Is that you?

When we got drunk back then,

you had someone to escort us back.

Now

we're drunk again,

but you will never come again.

This is the last farewell.

But why do you pretend to say goodbye

as if there will be a meeting again?

Chi Yuan.

Is that you?

Master won't come

and you've left too.

I'm all alone now.