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ADAPTED FROM ZHU YAN BY CANG YUE

Master.

As long as I'm here,

I won't let you kill Zhi Yuan.

Zhu Yan!

Did you even listen to me?

I did!

Then why are you still defending him?

Get out of the way!

Because…

Because I like Zhi Yuan.

What did you say?

Don't spout nonsense.

I'm not spouting nonsense.

Master,

back then,

I felt extremely guilty

about Crown Prince's passing.

Zhi Yuan was the one who told me

about the existence of Time-Reversing Spell.

When you finally acknowledged me

and took me as your student,

Zhi Yuan was the only one

who was willing to share my joy with me.

When you chased me out of Jiuyi Mountain,

Zhi Yuan was the one

who stood by my side during my lowest moment.

Without Zhi Yuan,

I would've given up long ago.

I'd never come to this mountain,

encounter you,

and get to where I am today.

Yan'er,

you don't need to deceive your master to save me.

Preceptor, the person she truly loves…

It's Zhi Yuan.

My talent is limited.

I know I can't compare myself to you, Master.

I'll only drag you down

and cause you to be hurt.

It was Zhi Yuan.

He told me this.

Even if I could never catch up to you,

he was willing to stay by my side.

If you don't believe me,

you can ask around in Extreme Wind City.

Everyone knows that Azure Clan canceled the marriage

because people saw me having a heart-to-heart talk

in the garden with Zhi Yuan.

Turns out

it was my wishful thinking all along.

- Yan'er. - Master.

This was my personal matter.

I shouldn't have told you that.

However, I had no choice.

Master.

I just hope that you can let Zhi Yuan go.

Yan'er.

From now on,

Zhi Yuan and I will lead a reclusive life.

We won't let anyone take advantage of us again.

Yan'er, stop it.

It's already too late.

The Evil Star has already appeared.

I have to eliminate

Zhi Yuan, the Sea Emperor,

even if

he's the person you love.

Zhi Yuan.

Sprawling Roots?

Yan'er actually mastered

Sprawling Roots for his sake?

Zhu Yan,

your Sprawling Roots can't guard against my Celestial Assault.

Get out of the way.

We'll know

when you give it a try.

I won't show you any mercy.

Fine.

If so, I shall perish together

with Zhi Yuan.

Fine.

You said

you wanted to perish together with him?

Yan'er.

Thank the heavens.

You're finally awake.

You scared me to death.

Here.

Where's Yan'er?

Yan'er…

How…

How is Yan'er doing?

When I arrived at the secret tunnel,

she was lying on the ground.

You were also

physically drained.

You gave it your all to tell me to send her back.

Naturally, I did so.

What about the Sea Emperor?

Their marine force was fierce and brave indeed.

Protecting the Sea Emperor,

they forcibly broke through

the encirclement of Qing Gang and Bai Fenglin.

Almost all of them died in battle.

But I have something to ask you.

What exactly happened on that day?

The Sea Emperor was clearly no match for you.

How did he manage

to escape from you

and hurt you?

I was hurt

because Celestial Assault backfired.

Celestial Assault?

Are you saying

that your Celestial Assault

hit you instead?

Why did you withdraw it?

Could it be Zhu Yan?

It turns out that

Zhi Yuan is the one Yan'er likes

all along.

She even protected him with her life.

What did you say?

Fine.

If so, I shall perish together

with Zhi Yuan.

Turns out

it was my wishful thinking.

That's impossible.

They have an age gap of over 200 years old.

Moreover, that Merfolk

was already transformed to a man for Chizhu Feili.

How could Zhu Yan fall for him?

There's definitely a misunderstanding here.

You don't need reasons

to have feelings for someone.

Just like the fact that I can't stop myself from liking Zhu Yan

even if I know that she likes Zhi Yuan.

I was just thinking

that I'd surely eliminate the Sea Emperor.

However, if I do so,

how can I face Yan'er after that?

You should stop worrying about her.

You should think about how to recover from your injury.

Your life is no longer in danger,

but you were seriously injured.

Moreover,

you used your true essence when we were at Western Huang's border.

It will take at least five months for you to fully recover.

Why don't we

request Grand Preceptor to impart some true essence to you?

No.

You mustn't let him know

that I used my true essence.

Why?

Is there something

that I can't know?

We were talking about…

It was about

our private affairs.

Your Supreme Majesty, please forgive us.

How's your injury?

My true essence protected my body.

Naturally, I've almost recovered from my injury.

You're much more powerful

than the Sea Emperor.

Why were you seriously injured?

That Merfolk was sly and cunning.

In addition, I wasn't familiar with the secret tunnel's layout.

That's why I fell for their trick

and let them escape.

Your Supreme Majesty, don't worry.

They won't be as lucky

if I encounter them again.

The best-laid plans of mice and men often go awry.

You should rest and recuperate first.

Since you were protected by your true essence,

you should recover in a few days.

Yes, Your Supreme Majesty.

Chong Ming.

I'll make sure no one knows about Ying'er's injury.

He will rest

and recuperate for a few days.

Just tell the others that he's on a retreat.

Yes.

Ying'er.

I have some spiritual medicine

that can assist you in recovering from your injury.

It's good for your body.

I'll let Chong Ming retrieve them together with me.

Ying'er was obviously injured

by Celestial Assault.

How did Celestial Assault backfire on him?

The secret tunnel was dark.

It was difficult to travel.

He said he recalled Celestial Assault

as he didn't want to hurt the innocent.

That's why the Merfolk managed to escape.

Hurt the innocent?

Was there anyone else

in the secret tunnel

besides Ying'er and the Sea Emperor?

- I think so… - Answer me!

It's Zhu Yan.

That dumb lass.

She barged inside and battled the Sea Emperor

together with Shi Ying as she was worried about him.

However, Shi Ying was worried that he might hurt her.

That's why he recalled Celestial Assault.

She's a jinx indeed.

Back then, I thought she was useful.

I only allowed her to stay by Ying'er's side

after placing Heart-Crushing Curse on her in secret.

Once Zhu Yan

intends to kill Ying'er,

the curse will activate and she will die.

So you knew that Zhu Yan

was Shi Ying's harbinger of doom all along?

There's nothing

on Jiuyi Mountain

that I don't know.

If so,

why did you tell me that Shi Ying's curse was over?

Did you lie to me?

Don't tell me…

Without her,

Ying'er will never return to the worldly world.

Now,

my goal has been achieved.

Now that Ying'er has worldly desires,

he'll definitely give up his Preceptor post.

If Zhu Yan doesn't know what's good for her

and still pesters Ying'er in the future,

I'll have no choice

but to eliminate her.

Ying'er's health is more important.

Take good care of him.

I'll get some spiritual medicine for him to assist him with his recovery.

Yes, Your Supreme Majesty.

So you heard everything?

I'm sorry.

I'd never try to bring you and Zhu Yan together

had I known that it was all part of Grand Preceptor's plan.

It's my fault for fanning the flames

that you were hurt physically and mentally now.

It has nothing to do with you.

It will still happen without you.

It's just a matter of time.

Now,

Grand Preceptor intends to get rid of Zhu Yan.

What do you plan to do?

CRIMSON RESIDENCE

Yan'er is awake.

- Yan'er. - Yan'er.

- Father. - Yan'er.

Mother.

Father.

Yan'er, how do you feel?

What are you guys doing here?

You were in a coma for several days.

I guess you became muddle-headed.

What do you mean by that?

This is our home.

That's right.

Yan'er.

Chong Ming sent you here a few days ago.

He said you fainted from exhaustion while cultivating.

What were you cultivating?

Don't cultivate anymore.

That's right.

So I survived

Master's Celestial Assault?

Could it be that Master spared me?

What about Zhi Yuan?

Father.

Mother.

How's the Sea Emperor doing?

Look at you.

I was telling you

not to worry about it,

but you're worrying about it again.

You're a girl.

You should just stay safe.

Your master and the two generals

will deal with the war.

Are you doubting your master's ability?

That's right.

Though he let the Sea Emperor escape this time.

What?

The Sea Emperor isn't dead?

Master did spare him.

That means he recalled Celestial Assault.

- If so, Master… - Don't move around.

Lie down.

The Preceptor is fine.

He's on a retreat right now.

Once he's done,

he will deal with everything.

He will kill the Sea Emperor and annihilate his marine force.

His Majesty already issued an imperial edict.

Enough.

She just woke up.

Don't feed her with so much information.

Let her rest.

- All right. - Rest well.

I'll stop talking.

I'll go and check on your medicine.

By the way, don't interrupt your master for now.

- Let's go. - All right.

All of us should leave.

Let Yan'er rest here.

It's because I like him.

I actually said that I liked Zhi Yuan

in front of Master.

How could I say that?

I told him such a huge lie

and disrupted his plan.

I'm sure he's very angry.

I'm sure he doesn't want to see me again.

Master is definitely seriously injured.

But I have no way to face him now.

She's here.

Your Supreme Majesty,

let me explain myself to Zhu Yan.

I no longer want her

to appear in front of me again.

What about your injury?

Ying'er,

if Zhu Yan keeps pestering you,

I can act on your behalf.

Master.

Why did you come here in the middle of the night?

Master,

it's all my fault.

I have no way to face you.

Are you all right?

Get up first. We can talk after that.

You must be happy that he didn't die

from my Celestial Assault.

Thank you for not killing him.

But Master,

you spared him back then.

Did you get yourself hurt because of that?

Do you think you two

can injure me?

I'm glad to hear that.

Actually,

I had no choice but to say so

due to the circumstances.

I know

that His Majesty has issued an edict

for you to kill the Sea Emperor.

You had no choice too.

However, Master,

you stopped your plan

because of me.

That's not it.

I hope you can go back

and train harder.

Only then

you'll be able to go up against me

when I try to kill him again

in the future.

Master.

I didn't kill you guys last time

because you saved me in Cangwu Abyss once.

I don't want to become an evil mentor who kills his disciple.

However, that won't happen again.

It's because

I'm severing my ties with you

as your mentor.

From now on,

it's ashes to ashes, dust to dust.

Master,

you must be joking with me.

Why would you kick me out?

Master.

From now on,

I, Shi Ying,

don't have a treacherous disciple

who disregards her nation.

Master?

Master.

Don't call me that again.

From now on,

I'm not your master.

Go back.

Master.

Please return the Jade Bone to me.

Please don't chase me out.

Scram!

Master.

Master.

Master.

Master.

Please don't abandon me.

Open the door.

Master.

Master, don't do this.

Shi Ying.

Master, I'm begging you.

Where's His Supreme Majesty?

- Open the door. - He left after he saw you

retrieving the Jade Bone.

Why did you resort to that?

Master.

She will never leave my side

if I don't do this.

His Supreme Majesty

won't let her off either.

Besides…

Master.

I'll definitely kill the Sea Emperor.

Instead of letting her suffer and despair in the future,

I would rather she hates me now.

Master.

It's raining.

I know.

- Please don't… - But she's kneeling outside.

I'll tell her to leave.

Just let her kneel.

She'll leave my side naturally

after she gives up.

Master.

Preceptor, you prefer bland food.

I'm sure this peach juice

will be to your liking.

Princess Zhu Yan is still kneeling outside.

Why don't I send her back first?

As the only daughter of Crimson King,

she's kneeling in front of Bai Residence.

If news of this gets out,

our reputation will be ruined.

As you wish.

Preceptor is a man of his word.

Do you think he'll change his mind

just because you knelt under the rain for the entire night?

You don't understand your master at all.

Yes.

She's right.

Master chased me out

because the conflict between the Kongsang people and Merfolk Clan

can't be resolved.

Master will forgive me

as long as he sees that Zhi Yuan can bring peace

to both clans.

That's right.

I should look for Zhi Yuan.

Someone.

Yes.

Get her a cup of ginger tea

and a set of my clothing.

If you leave like this,

what will people think of your master?

I'll send you back to Crimson Residence first.

Don't feel burdened.

I'm doing this for Preceptor.

I want him to know how gentle and generous I am.

Thank you.

Send the ingredients I've selected

to the kitchen.

Remember.

The soup needs to be stewed for a long time.

- Yes. - Yes.

Princess, the things you sent to him

will be returned untouched every time.

Even so, are you still willing to continue?

It doesn't matter if he takes them or not.

I just want him to know

that I never gave up.

I also want others to know that I'm the best partner for him.

You didn't give up?

So you were lying to me

back then.

You guys may leave first.

I need to speak to General Qing in private.

Yes.

General Qing,

can't I have the privilege to regret my words?

I lost an important document.

Did you take it?

You came to my room all of a sudden

and told me all of that.

I'm sure Bai Fenglin told you to do so

to steal that document from me.

So your elder brother was secretly relaying our intel

to the Merfolk marine force.

General Qing,

you don't have any evidence.

You mustn't frame him.

Xuelu,

if you admit it right now,

I can still save you

from your elder brother.

I didn't do it.

If that's the case,

I'll tell you this.

The document you took

was just a copy.

The document your brother wrote is still in my hand.

Once Preceptor comes out of his retreat,

I'll hand the original copy to him.

Don't do that.

I knew it was you guys.

What is this?

When you returned my scarf to me

on Jiuyi Mountain,

there was a piece of leaf inside.

This leaf of love

trapped me here until now.

It was a sweet experience for me.

However, I, Qing Gang, have a bottom line.

I don't blame you for repeatedly taking advantage of my feelings.

I did so willingly.

Because it was between you and me.

However, since you've chosen to help a traitor of Kongsang,

that means I was wrong about you.

From today onward,

I can no longer keep you company.

Don't do it.

Please return

my jade pendant to me.

Who cares about your jade pendant?

I threw it away long ago.

Princess Xuelu,

no matter what reason,

treason…

is a heinous crime.

If a Merfolk uses Dream Creation excessively,

he will fall into a deep slumber.

I never expected Ruyi to wake up.

Maybe your master is the only person

who can achieve such a feat in Kongsang.

So my master saved Ruyi?

Yan'er,

you shouldn't have gotten yourself involved.

You lied to your master

and said that you loved me in order to save me.

You knew your master was…

This is not the time for this.

I had no choice back then.

Now, I have no way to face him again.

I came here today to ask you about your plans.

I went to find you a few days ago.

Initially, I wanted to bid farewell to you.

However, you were in a coma.

Bid farewell to me?

Judging from the current circumstances,

bringing the Merfolk back to Biluo Sea

is my best choice.

You're right.

That's the best choice.

This way, the war will die down.

My master won't be able to capture you.

You won't be killed because of your identity

as the Sea Emperor.

Also, my master won't be put on the spot

because of me again.

Zhi Yuan,

are you leaving too?

Naturally.

I'm the Sea Emperor.

All right.

I support your decision.

Thank you for your support.

However, please only support me mentally.

Yan'er,

you have to stay out of this.

Preceptor, you ended your retreat sooner than I expected.

Preceptor.

The Sea Emperor hasn't been captured.

We should act as quickly as possible.

The Sea Emperor managed to escape

due to my negligence.

Generals,

it must've been tough.

It was tough on General Qing.

He slew over ten of the marine force's elite troops

and he almost

snatched the Sea Emperor from their hands.

This is my duty.

General Bai, you don't need to offer such unnecessary kindness.

Lately,

I heard that the Merfolk had ceased their fight

as they prepare to retreat to the sea.

You guys have destroyed plenty of such entrances.

I've been dealing with the Merfolk for many years.

They have to use the sea entrances

for them to return to Biluo Sea.

If they don't do so,

they'll get lost in the deep sea

even if they're adept at swimming.

That's why I interrogated

the prisoners we captured.

Because of that, I found out about the sea entrances.

Thus, General Qing and I destroyed them

to cut off their escape route.

There's no need to exterminate the Merfolk.

Allow them to leave

if they wish to return to Biluo Sea.

We just need to keep an eye on the Sea Emperor.

He's the main culprit here.

His Majesty's order was for us

to exterminate all of them.

If a prairie fire can't burn all the weeds,

they will grow again when the spring breeze blows.

If we capture the Sea Emperor early,

the Merfolk won't have a leader to lead them.

They won't achieve anything.

General Qing, you're right.

Preceptor,

if you can draw a portrait of the Sea Emperor,

I can send my men

to post wanted posters of him.

This way,

I believe it will be much more convenient for us.

If we can capture the Sea Emperor

with just a portrait,

what makes him

any different from the normal soldiers

he commands?

These spots

might be sea entrances.

Please send your men

to investigate them.

The Sea Emperor will surely

attempt to escape using one of these entrances.

According to my understanding of him,

the Sea Emperor won't leave

before all Merfolk retreat to Biluo Sea.

We just need to capture him alive.

So we don't need to harm those innocent Merfolk

or destroy the sea entrances.

Generals,

do you guys have anything else to say?

General Qing.

I think my cousin's plan is already clear enough.

Why don't we execute it immediately?

General Bai.

Are you worried that I might report to him that you're relaying intel to the Merfolk?

General Qing, no need to trouble yourself.

I'll confess and apologize to Preceptor

when the time is right.

General Bai, you're just finding an excuse

to stall time, right?

That's not true.

I didn't intend to commit treason

by doing so.

I just wanted to stall the war

so that I could render more merit.

Now, the situation is clear.

The Merfolk are retreating to Biluo Sea.

It's no longer necessary for me to do so.

Don't worry.

I made preparations for it long ago.

The day we return from the battle

will be the day I confess my crime.

Did you persuade him?

It was just an act to stall time.

If he insists on reporting me,

I have no choice but to get rid of him.

Qing Gang is a military commander

and the war will break out soon.

It's nothing out of the ordinary

if he dies on the battlefield.

Fenglin,

we've already committed too many mistakes.

If we keep this up,

I'm afraid the consequences will be irreversible.

What nonsense are you saying?

Since it has come to this, we have no way to back down now.

I've committed treason, which is a heinous crime.

If I lose my foothold now,

White Clan will never rise to glory again.

- But we can't just… - But what?

Don't tell me you're taking pity on that brat?

Let me warn you.

You're a member of the Bai family.

You'd better don't side with outsiders.

If not, not only will you not be able to save him,

but you will also be sacrificed instead.

XINGHAIYUN PLEASURE HOUSE

Lord Yuan.

How did it go?

The elderly, weak, women, and children have retreated according to our plan.

Bai Fenglin's Valorous Cavalry

is still pursuing us.

However,

it appears as if Qing Gang's Shadow Warriors

are letting us leave.

If so, we should do all we can

to retreat from Qing Gang's territory.

Yes.

My lord,

the sea entrances to Biluo Sea

are limited.

What's more,

Qing Gang might be willing to spare those innocent Merfolk,

but he might not spare us.

In addition,

the security in the city

is getting tighter.

I'm afraid

the Kongsang people will locate

all of our sea entrances

before we could retreat in time.

If the Sea Emperor must be dead for the issue to be resolved,

I'll die on his behalf.