01x04 - Episode 4

[bunniefuu]

I'll take care of him.

I'll do it. Stay out of the way.

Go back.

You are no part of this.

I will deal with him.

I said I will.

Are you going to keep this up forever?

What's going on?

You…

What did you do?

Miss Gao is injured

and having trouble moving.

Let's talk here.

I will

prepare the room for Miss Gao.

You stayed behind

to keep me busy

and get more time for the array to form.

How did I get exposed?

The moment you started talking.

How is that possible?

What did I do wrong?

Well,

why would I tell you?

Beats me.

Shall we give you the answer

so that you know

how to improve next time?

Silly.

Even you are calling me that now.

Xuyue.

Suppress.

With the rune as the base

and the spirit ink painting,

this fan holds another realm.

The show in the realm must be good.

It's a pity

that I don't get to see it.

How long can the fan constrain him?

Not long.

What did I do wrong?

So, he's going to get out.

What is this place?

That's because

he will merge with the painting

and become a part of it.

That means

he will be without life.

You are good.

The tacit between you two

makes me jealous a little bit.

I'm also curious.

What did Anger Demon say that exposed him?

Enlighten us.

You…

You…

He…

He doesn't want to say it just yet.

He will tell you

when he does.

He carried her!

Do you believe that he carried her?

Yes.

Why did I bother to help him?

Mr. Nan,

is it too late

to release Anger Demon?

Maybe you should cool yourself.

Calm down.

Is the marriage arrangement

between those two real?

Based on my knowledge,

it's just a rumor in the Immortal Alliance.

Miss Gao was born in Moonlight Heights.

As the daughter of the former Immortal Alliance leader,

Gao Fengxu,

she has great natural talent.

Years ago,

someone proposed

that there should be a marriage

between Moonlight Heights and Snow City.

It was just a joke.

The more people talk about it,

the more genuine it gets.

Ten years ago,

Sang Qi's troops attacked Moonlight Heights.

Xuechen happened to be there

and saved Miss Gao.

A lot of people think

that they will end up together.

Ten years have passed,

and that still hasn't happened yet.

That battle

was a m*ssacre on Moonlight Heights.

Miss Gao was the only survivor.

Su Ningzhen, Madam of the Mirage Palace

and aunt to Miss Gao,

accepted her as a disciple

and taught her everything she knew.

She's also a rigorous teacher.

So,

she has been so busy with cultivation

that she didn't have time for romance.

That, I don't know.

It's just that

based on my observation,

I don't think

they are as close as the rumor.

So,

Anger Demon was wrong

to show caring to Xie Xuechen

at the beginning.

I, for one, have never heard

Miss Gao adress Xuechen

as Young Lord.

But

I don't think

Xie Xuechen entered the spiritual form level ten years ago.

How did he

survive the m*ssacre of Sang Qi's troops

while saving someone.

Miss Mu, are you curious about it?

It's a legendary story.

People always

want to hear it.

I don't know.

Sometimes,

if the hero doesn't say anything,

no one knows the truth.

All I know

is that he went into seclusion on the Snow Cliff afterward.

Seven years later,

he made an unprecedentedly shocking sword swing

on the peak of the Snow Cliff

and entered the spiritual form level.

That's when his seclusion ended.

You don't know that either.

Mr. Nan,

did you find this?

It's Xie Xuechen.

He went back for me.

Forgive me

if I'm being presumptuous,

but I have a question.

Ask away.

What's your angle

for trying to get close to Xuechen?

Because I like him. What else could it be?

You don't mind Miss Gao anymore.

Xie Xuechen doesn't like her anyway.

It sounds like you are sure

that Xuechen will fall for you.

If it's hard for him,

he doesn't have to fall for me.

He can keep guarding the world

while I stay by his side.

There's something else I need to do.

Please excuse me.

Is that

giving without asking for equal return?

You are dead.

Maybe

not yet.

You are not dead.

Then Xie Xuechen is dead.

Or is it Mu Xuanling?

I think they are also both alive.

So, what did you do exactly?

Was it

just a sunbathing trip for you?

It's good that you are alive.

Ask your projection to come back.

I can't do that?

What is that supposed to mean?

I don't know what happened.

I just sense

that he's in

an empty

and quiet place,

repeating one sentence.

What's the sentence?

What did I say?

What did you say?

Not me. Him.

He's saying,

"what did I say?"

So, what did he say?

I don't know.

Who made this stupid elixir?

I don't think the elixir is to blame this time.

I just don't know.

After losing two projections in two days,

not only we didn't achieve anything,

but we also don't know anything.

If His Grace hears about this,

we will follow the projections' steps.

Then why are you wasting our time?

Where is your projection?

What did I say?

I'll be ready soon.

What did I say?

I gave you Klicks

along with the fate

of the world.

Yet you

used it to k*ll your allies

and committed this serious crime.

You

are not worthy of this sword.

But…

But I don't remember anything.

That doesn't mean it didn't happen.

I've told you countless times

that you can't be sentimental.

You thought that I was forcing you

and defied me constantly.

Now that the truth is right under your nose.

If you could have been detached

and put your desires aside,

how could the Dark Clan member has the chance to use you

and possess you?

Now,

your hands

and sword

are covered in the blood of our allies.

How are you supposed to

focus on your faith?

With more power,

you face a greater risk of creating severe disaster

once you take the wrong turn.

No one knows about this right now.

You just stay here and reflect on what you did.

Collect your thoughts. Be responsible.

I hope

I won't regret

my decision today.

I'm not leaving the mountain

until my faith is solid.

Xie Xuechen!

You are up.

What is this place?

How did I get here?

You were possessed by the Dark Clan

and came to Greenview Heights.

Possessed?

All I can remember

is that I was attacked on my way

back to Mirage Palace.

The next thing I remember is waking up here.

What did I do?

Nothing.

It's solved.

The hateful Dark Clan members,

always sneaking up on people.

I will k*ll every one of them

that dares to show their faces.

So, that's how it feels like

to be possessed by the Dark Clan.

I don't remember

what I've done at all.

I have to hear about it from someone else.

Did I do something

that has consequences, right?

No.

Oh, right!

My companion, Cui Wanwan…

Don't worry.

Mr. Nan has sent someone to find her.

Thank you.

You should rest.

Xie Xuechen!

Madam Su sent me to find you.

I couldn't have said no.

Since you are all right,

my task is finished.

I know.

Thank you.

That's sour!

It's a beautiful night.

Why do you look so sad?

I just got some fruit.

Try them.

Why are you here instead of healing?

Are you worried about me?

That's not what this is.

I just don't like owing someone.

That brutal Anger Demon

hits harder than Desire Demon.

Judging from your status,

your spiritual power is coming back.

What are you planning now?

What could I do?

I just want to ask a question.

Can I

go to Snow City with you?

Don't reject me just yet.

There's still time.

You can sleep on it.

Keep in mind

how I helped you today.

Why didn't you tell me

that you went back for me?

Why did you go back?

Whatever it is,

you did go back.

That's all I need.

Xie Xuechen.

I hereby announce

that all between us is forgiven and forgotten.

I'm tired.

I'll go have a rest.

You should stop watching the moon.

The more time you spend here, the worse you feel.

Have a fruit

and get a good sleep.

Nice dream.

Friends share burdens.

Xuanling!

I miss you so much!

And

that horrible thing

doesn't seem so scary now.

That's because he was locked up.

Xuanling.

How come you look

so

much more happier

after your errand?

Do I?

What happened?

It's Feng Yao's signal.

It's from

Mirage City!

Did something happen to the Mirage Palace?

Firework colors

carry different meanings.

The magenta color

means enemy attack.

Is it the Dark Clan?

That's one possibility.

But it's not the only one.

The traitor in Immortal Alliance.

Traitor?

Instead of guessing,

we might as well check things out ourselves.

Pardon me.

Young girl, you are…

She's my cousin.

Ling.

A distant relative.

Yes, Cousin.

Nice to meet you.

There's no time to waste.

Let's set off to

Mirage City in a stick of incense.

I'm coming with you.

You…

How can I not go

when my cousin is going?

I can't feel at ease.

You can wait here.

If you don't want to take me along, fine.

I will

get there by myself.

Travel together, then.

Let's go get ready

and meet up in a stick of incense.

Later.

Xie Xuechen.

I should remind you.

Gao Qiumin saw us in the staging post.

Your Jun Tian Sword was exposed.

You'd better hide it.

If she recognizes your sword,

I'll have to fight with her again.

I don't mind that,

but it will end badly for her.

Hiding the sword is easy now that I have my spiritual power.

You are the problem.

You have to follow me

and I can't do anything about that.

But I'm digging my heel in the ground.

Behave!

I will.

Su Ningzhen, Madam of the Mirage Palace,

is the one who hates the Spirit Clan the most in the whole Immortal Alliance.

If you don't want to die,

hide your identity.

And if you cause trouble again,

I'm not helping you.

Even if it's a life-and-death situation.

[Mirage Palace]

[Mirage Palace]

[Hall of Lively Spring]

Madam.

What's the situation?

We can't find the person.

Searching is still ongoing.

The security of the palace is tight.

How did the member of the Spirit Clan member get in,

steal the Sect Leader's Token,

and get out?

[Su Ningzhen, Madam of Mirage Palace]

I knew this would happen.

Never let your enemies get too close.

We should have eliminated the Spirit Clan.

The city is in lockdown.

[Zai Xi, Elder of Mirage Palace]

The Spirit Clan member was injured.

There's no escaping.

Madam, no need to be anxious.

Getting the Sect Leader's Token back

is just a matter of time.

Madam.

Elder Zai Xi.

I'm back.

Qiumin,

a cultivator from the Greenview Heights

sent Wanwan back

and mentioned that you were attacked

and injured.

Madam, don't worry about me.

I'm fine.

It's just that I got the fireworks message

which says there has been an enemy attack.

We got back right away.

We?

Xie Xuechen, Nan Xuyue, and me.

Oh, and Nan Xuyue's cousin.

We got back to Mirage City together.

Where are they right now?

As we were getting into the city,

the security was so strict

that we could only get in,

but we couldn't get out.

I asked about the reason and learned

that the Sect Leader's Token was stolen.

They said that the thief is still at large.

So, we made another plan.

Out of the way! Out of the way!

Move aside!

Let's go check things out over there.

- Yes. - Clear the path!

Move aside!

This way!

Move aside!

- Hey, come here. - Is that…

Thank you for your spirit ink rune.

It got me through the search of the Spirit Management Bureau.

Why didn't Bao

insist on coming with you this time?

She did.

I told her

that Gao Qiumin

and the Spirit Management Bureau would be there.

She quit that thought right away.

She said that she'd wait for us at the Greenview Heights

and wished me a nice trip.

How much spiritual power have you restored?

Less than 20 percent.

Less than 20 percent?

Why did you suggest

that we make our moves

without any help from Mirage Palace?

Mirage Palace is making big moves.

It's hard for them to find anything.

We'll investigate in secret.

We might get some results.

Besides,

it doesn't take too much strength

to find someone who's lurking.

Five tokens can open the Pearl Tower.

Losing the token of the Mirage Palace

is just the beginning.

In that case,

give them some space.

But,

if they are making any moves,

you need to let me know right away.

Do you understand?

Yes, Madam.

Oh, right!

The reason why Xie Xuechen went missing

is that he was ambushed by Sang Qi

and taken to the Lava.

Sang Qi's target is the Chaos Pearl.

Sang Qi!

I should have

finished him off once and for all.

That despicable Spirit Clan member

brought m*ssacre

to the Moonlight Heights for the pearl,

leaving you all alone.

Now he's trying to get back on his feet.

Qiumin,

you should hate him.

One day, you will k*ll him.

k*ll him!

You have to!

Madam! My hand…

Madam.

I lost my head.

That was my fault.

Take Qiumin for treatment.

Let's go.

She's all grown up.

She looks more and more like my sister.

Yet she's no match for my sister.

My sister has never

been such an embarrassment

and allowed someone to hurt her so badly.

[Rejuvenation Pavilion]

The wound is not deep.

It will take just one day or two to heal.

Thank you, Elder Zai Xi.

It has been a long trip for you.

Rest.

That hurts!

Come in.

Senior, it's me.

Stop pretending.

I was scared.

I might…

Wanwan,

what happened to your hand?

Nothing.

It's just a bony crack.

I have gotten treatment

and will recover in a month.

Don't worry, Senior.

Okay, sit.

I'll get you some tea.

Sit.

Have some tea.

Thank you.

This time,

I was saved and escorted back by Feng Yao

from the Greenview Heights.

I was up the whole night,

worrying something might have happened to you.

But,

seeing you all safe and sound,

I feel relieved.

Senior, what happened?

How were things?

The member of the Dark Clan

possessed me.

If I catch him,

I…

Possessed by the Dark Clan?

Keep it down.

Do you want to

let everyone know

about my shame?

So…

How did that happen?

That doesn't matter.

Anyway,

I am embarrassed in front of others.

But I'll say this.

If I see that demonic cultivator again,

I will get my revenge.

I heard

that it was Mr. Xie

who sent you back.

No.

Nan Xuyue

and his cousin

came along.

Senior,

why try so hard to explain?

Mr. Xie

is one of the best men,

and you share a connection.

Do you really

feel nothing for him?

The others believe the rumor,

but shouldn't you know me better?

Cui Wanwan!

All right.

Well, Xie Xuechen

is a nice guy.

He did save me

when I was a child.

I am grateful.

It's just that people always say

something like

I can't stop thinking about him

and adore him.

That I will marry no one but him.

The worst one

is about

the union of the beauty

and the hero.

But

I am beautiful.

You are the most beautiful girl.

Right?

I was born with nine apertures.

Just one less aperture than him.

I will make it to the top of the human clan

with my sword by myself.

But…

Senior,

I don't want to k*ll your passion.

It's just that

about the statement of "with your sword by yourself,"

you are here,

but your sword

is missing.

Senior, run!

That sword was not handy.

I always wanted to replace it.

It has been a while.

Come with me.

This is the Sword of Vitality left by my mother.

This will be my sword.

If I see that demonic cultivator again,

I will slay her with this sword.

[Celestial Inn]

You chose

not to visit the Mirage Palace first

because of Su Ningzhen, right?

All the high-ranking members of the five sects of the Immortal Alliance

can be the mole.

I can't rule out the possibility that Su Ningzhen

carried out an inside job.

I need to be sure.

I can't stand the two of you.

You are always trying to predict the next three steps.

Aren't you tired?

Sir,

I got the map.

What?

Don't you think

that you should leave us?

Even so,

I can't help myself to eavesdrop.

And if you can deal with that,

I wouldn't be able to help myself to follow you.

Nothing changes the result.

Why complicate things?

I just want to help.

The communication between humans and spirits

requires trust.

Mr. Nan,

do you have any relics that offer insurance?

Yes.

Is it necessary?

Someone needs to be assured.

Makes sense.

Here are two wristbands.

They are bonded.

One manipulates the other.

If Miss Mu wears it

and misbehaves,

Xuechen could wear the other one,

activate it,

and you'll be so painful

that you can't move an inch.

This is exaggerating.

I have no intention to control you.

Why don't you…

It's similar to the Spirit Lock in a way.

Though it's more appealing.

I know you are not like the others.

You won't t*rture me for no good reason.

Xie Xuechen.

Now my life

is in your hands.

Can I see that now?

Sure.

Suit yourself.

The Spirit Clan member who stole the token

was injured, right?

Yes.

I heard that the Spirit Clan member was not bad.

The injury was caused by Su Ningzhen herself.

Su Ningzhen.

She focuses on water-type spells.

The damage stacks up

like ripples.

If the Spirit Clan cannot find

fire-type medicines quickly,

the injury will get worse.

There are only

a few pharmacies in the city.

That Spirit Clan member can't be so dumb

to walk into the trap.

Madam Su ordered a city lockdown last night

and sent people to guard all the pharmacies.

If the Spirit Clan member approached one of them,

they'd have caught the person.

We don't have any news

on that front.

Fire-type medicines.

Pharmacies are not the only places you can find some.

[Warmth Pavilion]

[Warmth Pavilion]

Hello, our distinguished guests.

Welcome.

You have beautiful faces.

I can tell

that fate favors you.

I don't think I've seen you before.

This must be your first visit

to the Warmth Pavilion.

We are the only hot spring relaxation

in Mirage City.

The water we use

is from pure underground hot springs.

It has features like detoxifying,

skin care, driving off the chill, and improving health.

We are offering you a discount today.

If you want a couple's set,

one of you will have it for free.

What do you say?

Should I

make the arrangement right now?

We are not customers.

We are here for jobs.

Jobs?

So, you are not

here for a bath.

I'm sorry.

We don't need

any help around here recently.

If you are not customers,

you should leave

so that I can get back to business.

Guys, the door is over there.

Excuse me for not seeing you off.

It's…

Do you

need help now?

In that case,

I do. Very much.

May I ask

what kind of job

you want?

[Cleaning Body and Mind]

Take care.

Do visit us again.

They say that clothes can change a person.

How come you

are always so handsome regardless of what you wear?

Take this.

What kind of expression is that?

You are the back-rubbing worker Xie.

Being so cold to customers

will cost you your wages.

Let's try to fit in.

Places like this

have all kinds of people.

They are here for the relaxation.

They won't be as forgiving to you as I am.

You need to adjust your attitude.

Do you need me to show you

how to make people comfortable?

I think you are doing this on purpose.

I never said that I wasn't.

You are the one

who wanted to come here.

You'd better find something.

See you later, Xie.

Nice.

What do you think? Comfy?

It has been a while since I had one.

You have chosen quite a nice place.

[Ladies]

Come on. Lie down.

All right.

He can't get out of here

or buy medicines.

His only choice

is to use the hot spring of fire-type

to control the damage caused by Madam Su.

So,

we are likely to find him here.

When Madam Su

was fighting the Spirit Clan member last night,

she hit the back side of the left shoulder.

It must have left a mark.

According to Madam Su,

it was dark last night.

She didn't see if it was a "he" or "she".

She didn't see.

We'll know after our investigation.

More water.

- Yes. - Coming.

Hey, you!

Come here.

[Purple Cloud Bank]

Someone here? I've been waiting for so long.

Hurry up!

You?

So small.

Hurry.

Watch what you are doing!

Give me a massage.

You look quite strong,

but you lack strength.

Harder.

That's more like it.

Young fellow.

You shouldn't slack off

when you are working.

Are you trying to k*ll me?

Again.

Give me a shoulder rub.

Tell me

if you feel uncomfortable.

This is good.

Sister,

you may look small,

but you have

a lot of strength.

I will find you again next time.

Do find me next time.

Don't worry.

I will ask for you.

Miss, do you need…

No.

Don't you want to try?

I'm quite skillful.

I said no.

If I'm not doing my job,

my boss will cut down my wages.

I won't charge you extra fees for this.

Why not give it a go?

What do you want?

Where did that come from?

I'm just a servant.

What could I possibly want?

It's just that

people don't meet

for no reason.

I'm asking this for someone else.

Who hired you?

Where is the thing

that you stole?

You got rough quickly.

Don't you want to talk?

If you can give me the token,

I will keep your whereabouts a secret

since you are from the Spirit Clan.

Serpent Spirit!

It's a nice place,

right?

Not bad.

- What's wrong with you? - Can't you see?

- Snake! - There's a snake!

So, you don't have the token.

To come to a place like this,

you must have hidden the token somewhere else.

Snake!

♪ Searching for your face in the cycles of life ♪

♪ If the tears in my heart remain unseen ♪

♪ Can I still remain tireless? ♪

♪ Because my heart holds longing ♪

♪ A devoted soul asks not how far the road goes ♪

♪ For love, braving the storms, crossing the years ♪

♪ Never regretting our meeting ♪

♪ Only wishing for thousands of blossoms ♪

♪ To bloom for you that day ♪

♪ Gazing at that one person, those eyes ♪

♪ I desire nothing else ♪

♪ A life with no worries or regrets ♪

♪ Staying by your side ♪

♪ For love, braving the storms, crossing the years ♪

♪ Never regretting our meeting ♪

♪ Only wishing for thousands of blossoms ♪

♪ To bloom for you that day ♪

♪ Gazing at that one person, those eyes ♪

♪ I desire nothing else ♪

♪ A life with no worries or regrets ♪

♪ Staying by your side ♪