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ADAPTED FROM ZHU YAN BY CANG YUE

Master, I have an idea.

I'll lift the Immobilization Spell.

You should feel better.

I swear

I'll get it done on the first try.

Stop.

Go any lower

and you're dead.

Master, drink the medicinal decoction then.

Come on.

I don't need you to feed me.

Hurry up and undo the spell.

With your current skills,

what are you going to do if you encounter a large group of Merfolk marine force?

I'm not afraid of the Merfolk marine force,

I'm afraid that you'll escape.

So let me

serve you instead.

Sorry. My hand slipped.

Stop.

I said

if you go any further, you'll…

I told you to stop talking.

You…

It must be because of the strong wind.

Don't be angry.

Master, look.

People are destined to die anyway.

Instead of dying soaked in medicinal decoction,

it's better to die in clean clothes.

Stop.

Master,

you're wearing so many layers of clothes.

With this many clothes,

don't you feel hot?

As your master,

I naturally have to consider everything.

As your disciple,

I also have to consider everything.

Here.

Master.

You should just drink the medicinal decoction.

What's your business here?

- I'm visiting my relatives. - All right, go.

You, what brings you here?

Sir, please let me in.

Our place is at war everywhere.

I came to seek refuge with my third uncle.

Get lost. Even beggars are trying to enter Xia City.

- Next. - Please show some mercy.

Master, we've reached the city gate.

If you go alone,

we'll be discovered.

So everything must go according to my plan.

We'll disguise ourselves

as a Crimson Clan couple.

You don't have to say a word.

Just do as I say.

Thank you.

Thank you.

Stop your carriage.

Stop right there.

Where are you from?

What brings you to the city?

Sir,

my husband and I are both from Crimson Clan.

My husband caught a serious cold

during his business journey.

I want to bring him into the city to see a physician.

This man is our driver.

Where is he?

Tell him to get off the carriage.

His cold is truly serious.

It's not convenient for him to get off.

He has to get off.

No carriages are allowed into the city.

- But… - No buts.

Get off immediately.

My dear…

My dear.

My dear,

I'm all right.

We should

hurry into the city and find a physician.

Ming.

You can just drop me off here.

I don't want to infect you…

Infect you with this disease.

Sorry about that, sirs.

Go.

- My dear. - Go now.

- Thank you. - Be quick.

I'm going now.

- Be careful. - Next.

Don't look back.

Lest it rouse suspicions.

What about Chong Ming?

He's a bird.

When it's nighttime,

he'll naturally fly in here.

So this is your foolproof plan?

Who would have thought that you could act so well?

Master, you look good

in our clan's clothes.

Since I've already entered the city,

I'll find the physician on my own.

You don't need to risk yourself for me anymore.

Let's part ways here.

Immobilize.

You…

I told you.

My plan is foolproof.

How can I easily let you go?

Since we're dressed up in the attire of Crimson Clan,

we should follow the customs of the clan.

In our clan,

the husbands have to obey the wives.

I've already found out about Physician Xu's clinic from Chong Ming.

Come with me, my dear.

My dear, what's wrong?

Are you shy?

DON'T MIND THE UNUSED MEDICINE ON SHELVES

JUST CARE THAT PEOPLE ARE FREE FROM ILLNESS

Remember to take your medication on time and get more rest.

- All right. Thank you. - Master, we're here.

You're welcome. Take care.

Are you here to seek treatment too?

Sir,

we specifically came from out of town

to find Physician Xu.

It's chaos out there.

It's not easy for you two to come here.

Please wait a moment.

Physician Xu is currently attending to other patients.

It will be over soon.

Please rest here for a while.

Excuse me.

Please wait.

Can you prepare some home-cooked meals for us?

It's chaotic outside.

My husband and I

haven't eaten much all day.

I can tell that you two are deeply in love.

All right.

I'll go to the kitchen and see what we have.

Please take a seat first.

Master, eat something.

You don't even have

the energy to be angry with me.

Once you fill up your stomach,

you'll have the energy to keep being angry.

I'm fine being hungry a little.

I mustn't aggravate Master's injuries.

Could it be that Master is going to feed me?

Master.

Actually,

I know you rejected me this time

because you were upset that I put myself in danger.

You were seriously injured in Jiuyi Mountain

because of me.

I've always felt indebted to you.

I don't want to owe you anything

when we are in the mortal world.

Look at you.

There you go again.

You have to push me away just to make yourself happy.

Have you forgotten

the words you said to me

on the day we met?

Practice magic spells diligently,

and you can do it one day too.

This Snowy Rosa is my proof to you.

You can take it to your father.

Can a lady do it too?

There is no difference between gender

in guarding the country and family.

Since you believe that

I'm not confined to being just a girl in the house.

Then don't treat me as a weak person.

You don't owe me anything.

I'm doing this to uphold my own principles.

As cultivators,

how can we ignore others in distress?

This is what you taught me.

When did I say such a thing?

On the fourth day after I became your disciple,

you disregarded your own safety

and went to Jiuyi District to treat the villagers.

Although you didn't say it yourself,

this is the lesson you taught me.

Neglecting those in need goes against our true nature.

Undo the spell and let's eat in comfort.

Since we're already here,

I won't leave.

Physician Xu,

how is his condition?

You're from Jiuyi Mountain.

How did you know?

This divine official

is overflowing

with Jiuyi Mountain's pure and ethereal aura.

Except for the dark shade

on his left shoulder,

which may be the result

of an attack by an evil force.

Over 60 years ago,

I resided in Jiuyi Mountain to practice medicine.

There were countless divine trees and medicinal herbs on Medicine God Peak.

The Pavilion of Books housed medical texts from all over the world.

It was truly a dream place

for all healers in the world.

It's indeed as Chong Ming said.

You'll surely be able to cure my master.

Please remove your clothes

and let me take a look.

Luckily, you arrived today.

If it was one day later,

the evil energy would enter his bones through his meridians,

and it would be too late.

Physician Xu,

are you going to cut it open?

Please wait outside, miss.

Please use

more numbing herbs for my master.

His previous mastery of magic was profound

and didn't really suffer major injuries,

so it will be painful for him.

Miss, don't worry about it.

Physician Xu,

please proceed with the knife.

This girl is really nice to you.

In my early days of cultivation in Jiuyi Mountain,

I made friends with a divine official.

At that time,

he was only a few years older than you are now

and was a Grand Marshal.

Everyone thought he would reach greater heights,

but he insisted on facing Tribulations of Hell

to return to the mortal world

because of one woman.

Tribulations of Hell?

Indeed.

On the eve of the ritual,

I asked him

if it was worth

risking his life

and losing his lifelong cultivation

after he succeeded

for the sake of a woman.

He said

without her in the mountain

is hell.

What was his fate then?

Over hundreds of years,

no one could pass through Tribulations of Hell

and he was no exception.

Once he entered the trial,

he perished under the heavenly thunder,

leaving behind nothing but dry bones.

As for me,

after I witnessed

his miserable state with my own eyes,

I ended my cultivation

and returned to the mortal world.

Those who reside in the mountains renounce emotional attachment,

yet most are infatuated souls.

Since he has detached himself from emotional attachment,

he shouldn't seek affection in the mortal world.

This will hurt.

As a reminder,

the foreign object may have been removed,

but the evil energy remains deep.

It will take time to cleanse it.

So in the next three days,

you can't use any power.

If you forcefully try to use them,

you'll only suffer a backlash.

To expedite your recovery,

you can only rely on your true essence

to expel the evil energy.

True essence

is the foundation of a cultivator,

the basis of all things.

I hope you won't act recklessly.

Thank you, Physician Xu.

How's Xiaoyingzi?

Chong Ming.

Don't worry. He's undergoing treatment now.

Since you're here, I can depart with peace of mind.

Where are you heading?

Back to the relay station.

Yan'er, it must be hard for you.

Won't…

Won't you say goodbye to him?

It's all right.

Let him focus on his treatment.

He's a stubborn person.

Don't take it to heart.

I understand

that my master acts for my own good,

but it's a pity

that cultivators are detached from worldly emotions.

For a mortal like me,

I shouldn't annoy him anymore.

Goodbye.

Yan'er, it's not like that.

Actually, your master…

Third!

What is that?

Master.

The physician has extracted the foreign object.

I'll stay to rest for a few hours

and I'll be all right.

You can go now.

All right.

Rest well then.

I'll take my leave first.

Yan'er.

Yan'er.

How can you not even say thank you?

You're not as considerate

- as a bird like me. - Excuse me.

Is there a granary nearby?

Granary?

You can follow this path ahead.

Cross the bridge, then turn left.

Then you'll see it.

Thank you very much.

It's nothing.

Actually,

I know you'll send the bird's nest.

Only you know me best, my daughter.

When Preceptor quelled the rebellion of Huotu Tribe,

you were still able to remain composed.

However, there's news of his victory in Xia City now.

I'm sure you have some thoughts.

That's why you're here

to find the daughter who has a connection with Jiuyi Mountain.

It's my fault.

Since you returned from Jiuyi Mountain,

I've been restricting your movements.

But now,

it seems that you're more farsighted than me.

What are your thoughts

about this matter?

Pardon me for being disrespectful.

If you were punished

by the Emperor in anger

and become a criminal,

what would you do?

Most people

can only struggle to survive

the rest of their lives, right?

However, individuals like Preceptor

who possess hidden talents

can make a comeback.

We can't find another person like him in Kongsang.

The country is of paramount importance.

We should stake on potential individuals.

Now that the result has turned out this way,

why are you still hesitating?

If we ignore the signs,

it will lead to future retribution.

What you said indeed makes sense,

but we still need to observe.

After all,

Preceptor was known to be a deceased person.

Moreover, he's guilty of deceiving the Emperor.

I don't want to hide it from you.

Zhu Gaozhao has written a memorial

of Preceptor's achievement

and submitted it to the court.

How the Emperor views it

will be evident in the next few days.

Whether it's deceiving the Emperor or not

depends on the Emperor's discretion.

It all depends on who the Emperor listens to.

Father,

riches and honors are sought in the face of danger.

Since the establishment of the Menghua Dynasty,

White Clan has always been in a superior position

and has never considered Azure Clan a threat.

Do you want to see

this long-lasting prosperity

jeopardized in your hands?

Mother.

I'll soon be able to place your memorial tablet

into the Bai Residence.

So you're the Sage.

Last time,

you used me

and deceived me.

Last time,

I didn't ask for anything from you.

So why would I go all out to assist you?

Don't you know

that the easiest thing to trust in this world

is self-interest?

This time, I ask you to come

because I want to make a deal.

A deal?

Quelling the Huotu Tribe's rebellion

is something I've planned for Shi Yu for years,

yet Shi Ying took the credit.

How I wish I could crush Shi Ying to his bones.

If you can help me get rid of Shi Ying,

you can set any conditions

you want.

Things are different from the past.

If you go all out to kill Shi Ying,

the whole world will know

that it was Azure Clan that killed

the former Crown Prince

who made outstanding military achievements.

When the time comes,

it's not certain if Shi Yu can keep

his position as the Crown Prince.

Let alone the throne.

So what you mean is…

Only in times of war

is there an opportunity to make achievements.

Instead of letting Shi Ying steal the credit,

why don't you petition the court

and declare a full-scale war against the Sea Kingdom?

Let Qing Gang assist

and Shi Yu lead the troops on the battlefield.

No.

It's too risky

to let Shi Yu lead the troops.

We'll secretly assist and support him.

We'll help him completely annihilate the Merfolk marine force.

At that time,

from the Emperor to the common people,

they will all look at him in awe.

Here.

Taste it.

I personally made this bird's nest for you.

It seems that you have thought it through.

Xuelu,

you're truly a blessing to the White Clan.

You've awakened me with your words.

It seems that

a real change is about to happen.

Father.

Today, Consort Qing accused me

of intentionally harming Shi Yu

and forbade me from entering the palace again.

However, I never had such an intention.

I wonder if you can make it clear to Consort Qing on my behalf.

Why bother mentioning those trivial matters?

Just stay at home and reflect on yourself.

Bai Ming.

Yes.

Send Princess Xueying back to her room.

Father.

Princess, this way.

Xuelu…

Xuelu,

if you have any wishes, feel free to speak up.

I can fulfill them for you.

Wish?

Then please also send

a bowl of bird's nest soup to Xueying.

She has done her best for the Bai Family.

Of course.

I'll ask someone to deliver it right away.

However, for this mission to defeat the Merfolk marine force,

I recommended Fenglin.

I need to have a serious talk with him.

Then I won't see you out.

Princess,

haven't you been concerned about

your mother's matter for a long time?

Why didn't you take the opportunity to bring it up to the lord?

If I become the Crown Prince's consort,

I'll eventually fulfill my desires.

There's no need to rely on others.

However, Xueying is not as ruthless

and tough as me.

It would be unlucky

if something were to happen to her.

Someone is raiding the granary.

Hurry and catch her.

You're quite skilled.

Are you trying

to raid the granary by yourself?

Men!

Move.

Move.

If you dare to make a move,

I'll kill them immediately.

Do you want them to die here?

Don't lose focus.

White robe with elegant demeanor?

It's the dragon slayer!

It's Preceptor of Jiuyi Mountain who has slain countless Merfolks.

Don't be afraid, everyone.

We have the hostages.

The dragon slayer can't do anything to us.

What is Master trying to do?

It hasn't been two hours yet.

His power hasn't fully recovered.

He can't perform magic spells.

What's more,

he's taking his time with the hand gestures.

Master is using a diversion.

He's attracting the attention of these Merfolks to himself

so that I can follow his gestures

to perform the spell and attack from the side.

By stone's firm nod.

Archers, get ready!

- A flute's sweet tune. - Release the arrows!

By stone's firm nod.

A flute's sweet tune.

By stone's firm nod.

A flute's sweet tune.

Dragon slayer.

I'll kill him now to accompany you in death.

Kill them all!

Your leader is already dead.

Are you still going to resist?

- Come on. - Let's get out of here.

- Mother. - Were you scared?

It's all right now.

It's all right now.

It's all right now.

Master,

how's your injury?

Master,

what reasons do you have this time

to distance yourself from me?

Are you trying to avoid owing me a favor?

The evil force is shining again.

Princess Xuelu.

Please wait.

Princess Xuelu.

How have you been lately?

Things have been chaotic lately.

You must take care of yourself.

I'm doing fine.

When you mentioned chaos,

are you referring to the conflicts between our clans?

Previously, you worked for Consort Qing.

However, you no longer have her protection now.

Preceptor won't do anything to you,

but Grand Preceptor

won't let it go that easily.

You've mistaken.

Now,

I've gained the trust of Grand Preceptor.

If Preceptor regains his position as the Crown Prince,

the woman he marries will be me.

However, he has no intention of returning to the mortal world.

Then why did he interfere with the affairs of Huotu Tribe?

The battle in Guwei City made him a dragon slayer in the eyes of Merfolks,

but it wasn't his true intention.

It was the circumstances that made him a hero.

He has the ability to pacify the world.

When the time comes, he won't have a choice.

General Qing, you can just wait and see.

Are you so attached to that position?

No matter who becomes the Crown Prince,

you're still willing to marry him?

Please stop making such rebellious remarks.

My mind is set.

I'm determined.

General Qing, you should focus on your own affairs.

You're about to set out for battle.

There's no certainty on the battlefield.

My brother is formidable.

If he sparred with you,

he wouldn't stop until he wins.

If he offers you a toast,

you'd better not touch a drop.

I wish you victory on the battlefield.

Don't drink too much.

Don't worry.

Come on.

Master,

I have good news to share.

My father sent a letter saying that the crisis in Xia City had been resolved.

The military supplies have arrived and the soldiers' morale is high.

Jialan has also sent troops to support.

The crisis in Extreme Wind City has been alleviated.

He told us not to worry anymore.

Well,

I also have something

to share with you.

Master, please tell me.

I have important matters to attend to and need to leave Western Huang

and you're going back to Extreme Wind City.

We've traveled together all the way here.

I'm afraid

we'll have to part here.

I won't stop you

if you want to leave,

but are you truly healed

from your injuries?

Naturally.

Is that so?

I was just stretching my muscles.

Where are you going?

I was tracking a nimbus.

Currently,

I've lost track of it,

so I'm heading to the mountaintop

to observe the stars.

If Master has truly regained his power,

he would've ridden with the wind to the mountaintop.

However,

Master might want to take a walk.

No, I must test him.

Are you all right?

It hurts.

Your muscles and bones are fine.

You'll be fine after some rest.

How about you wait for me here?

I'll be back soon.

Master,

even if you've restored your power,

you just recovered.

I'm worried if you go alone.

I'll carry you up to the mountaintop.

Am I dreaming?

Hold on tight.

Otherwise, you'll fall.

Yan'er,

did you hurt yourself

to test

if my power has recovered

and see if I can treat your injury?

Look below your feet.

Master, did you do this?

That's awesome.

How silly.

If I didn't twist my ankle,

I'm afraid you'll expose me

like you did in Emperor Valley.

Master,

have you truly recovered?

You didn't blame me even after you've recovered.

It's only natural to blame you.

That's why I'm not treating your ankle

and punishing you to suffer for a while.

It's so beautiful.

Master, look at that.

This is incredible.

It's so beautiful.

Master, look.

Luckily, I'm here.

Otherwise, Xiaoyingzi would have blown his cover.

Since the appearance of the evil force,

it has been appearing periodically.

After it appeared in Xia City,

its whereabouts are still unknown.

I wonder what the reason is.

Could this be a hint

that the evil force's master

is on the brink of death?

Master,

did you descend the mountain because of the evil presence

in the mortal world?

Yes.

However,

I'm also here because of you.

After all, you're my first disciple.

I can't

let you die

in Huotu Tribe in vain.

Like always, you're afraid of admitting

that you're concerned about me.

In any case,

the appearance of the evil force

concerns the rise and fall of Kongsang.

That's why

I must investigate this.

If this star

is truly ominous,

I must take action

before the disaster happens.

I can't let the world suffer

because of it.

Actually,

the world has been unfairly judging you

for what happened

to Lady Qiu Shui.

Why do you still care so much about the people of the world?

Because you're among the people of the world.

Master.

Not forgetting your parents,

your friends,

and my old acquaintances.

All of you

are innocent.

So…

stop asking

such childish questions anymore.

I'll keep tracking the whereabouts of the evil force.

It's just that

I can't see the nimbus

with my naked eyes.

I must head to Jialan's White Tower

to observe the stars.

Tomorrow,

we'll part ways.

Master.

Yan'er,

you're an emotionally devoted person.

I made you cry in sadness

each time we separated.

This time,

I don't want it to be the same.

Tell me.

Do you have any other wishes?

You can tell me and I'll do my best to fulfill it.

Can you

play the flute for me once again?

Play the flute?

Do you still remember you gave me a jade flute before?

I thought

I would have another chance to hear it.

However,

since the incident at Cangwu Abyss,

we were injured and recovering.

I didn't even have the opportunity to have a proper conversation with you

before I left the mountain.

Besides, you promised me

that you would buy me a drink

after breaking through each ordeal.

Although it seems unlikely

to drink now,

I still want you

to play the flute for me.

Sure.

However, I didn't bring it with me.

I did bring it.

Physician Xu said it takes three days for your powers to be fully recovered.

Why don't we wait until tomorrow?

Look.

I can't even take you to fly with me.

We had to ride the horses.

Just let her take care of you

for one more day.

What's there to fear?

I don't want to waste any more time.

Master.

I'll let you two talk.

I need to find a restroom.

Master,

you said you don't want to make me sad and cry again.

But this time,

you lied to me again.

Those people were falsely accusing you of being a dragon slayer.

After the battle of Xia City,

you made yourself a target of the entire Merfolks once again.

Now, the entire marine force in Western Huang

could be looking for you.

But you've lost your power.

What if you run into enemies?

Chong Ming can keep me safe.

Watch out, Master!

Yan'er!