01x13 - Episode 13

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[Love of the Divine Tree]

[Episode 13]

Let go!

Cut off my obsession!

It's freezing cold.

Stiffly Su...

Are you alright?

At this stage, what's the point of your obsession

and wishful thinking?

I know I don't deserve it.

Nor do I hold onto wishful thinking.

You may fool others,

but can you fool yourself?

You spend all day and night together.

How can you avoid it?

At this rate, you'll lose control sooner or later.

Look at you now.

The Ice Lotus Technique will
k*ll you with pain one day.

I'm fine.

Although

your punishment is self-inflicted,

honestly,

even I can't bear to see you go on like this.

Moreover, can you stabilize your power

to seal the Spirit Spring?

I think about the task of sealing
the Spirit Spring day and night.

I remember it far more clearly than you.

From today on,

you'll be in charge
of her cultivation in my place.

And I will step aside,

never appearing in front of her ever again.

Rest assured,

I'm a man

of my word.

How come,

when Mr. Yu came that day,

I didn't feel as exhilarated as before?

Nor did I feel upset

about his deep love

for Master Mu.

Instead, seeing so many female immortal masters

coming for my master

made me feel a bit bitter

and uncomfortable inside.

Moreover,

when I

offended Master today,

although it was a bit abrupt
and improper, the incense on him

smelled so good.

His eyes, brows,

and his breath...

Xue Ranran!

What the heck are you thinking about?

You're so wild

and literally have no shame!

Forget it, forget it now.

What's the Oblivion Spell again?

Why can't I get

Master's face and body out of my head?

I've even forgotten the Oblivion Spell!

Ling Xiao,

I can only rely on you now.

I was hit by the Peach Blossom Intoxication today,

losing control and offending my master,

but actually,

I feel a little happy inside.

Why?

Could it be that

my real desire was stirred up
by that spell, and I just did

what I wanted to do?

Do you think my reaction is...

- I haven't even said anything yet.
- How do you know what I'm going to ask?

Do you think

I'm in love with my master?

Really?

If this isn't love, then what is it?

Freshly steamed bass.

Master will surely like it.

[Carefree Pavilion]

Ranran.

Mr. Zeng.

Your master is in seclusion for cultivation.

He's not seeing anyone.

Oh, by the way.

This is for you.

[No.1 Resentful Couple of Immortal Sects]

Ranran, you've already

entered the Qi Cultivation Stage.

And it's followed by the Foundation Phase.

The quality of Foundation

resembles a tree taking root.

It exerts a direct influence
on your path of cultivation.

Your progress in cultivation
is actually fast among the disciples.

So you must remember that

a bright future lies ahead of you.

You must not let other things

disrupt your cultivation.

You wouldn't want your poor cultivation results

to bring shame to your master, would you?

Keep this in mind.

You must look through
every single word in this book

and thoroughly comprehend
the profound meaning within.

Yes, Mr. Zeng.

I will delve into it.

As for this plate of fish,

could you help me deliver it?

Alright.

Thank you, Mr. Zeng.

What?

A disciple falling in love with his or her master
will be struck by lightning?

That serious?

It also mentions that years ago, my master
was in love with my grandmaster,

so they didn't have a good ending.

Hold on.

Mr. Zeng asked me

to ponder

the deeper meaning of this book.

On the surface, this story
is about the consequences

of disciples coveting their masters.

But come to think of it,

doesn't this just mean
there are so many people

falling for their masters?

So I'm not the only one

who's in love with her master.

Ling Xiao,

that's it, right?

The Guardian is in seclusion.

No disturbances allowed.

Mr. Yu Chen, if my master's not
in the mood for a proper meal,

would he like some snacks?

I haven't sent him

the dried longan I made last time.

The Guardian never likes dried longan.

Then I'll leave it on the table.

If my master wants to have some,
he can take it anytime.

How can this person use my
sister's sword technique?

Who are you?

Who sent you here?

Don't you recognize me?

Qingge, it's me,

Zhou Feihua.

Zhou Feihua?

Madam Battle, please have mercy.

That's Concubine Zhou.

You taught me the sword techniques.

You said

you'd try me out

after your return.

I've always remembered this appointment.

I've lost too much spiritual power

in this rebirth.

Many things from the past

have slipped my mind.

[Su Yu's Study, Eastern Palace]

Qingge no longer recognizes Feihua?

Your Highness, Madam Battle
not only has no recollection

of Concubine Zhou

but also no longer

hits it off

with her.

I once thought that

with a friend in the palace,

she could have fun.

Didn't expect that she wouldn't recognize her.

Please don't worry, Your Highness.

Although Madam Battle
doesn't remember Concubine Zhou,

she still has you and those disciples
to keep her company.

I believe she won't feel lonely.

She values loyalty the most.

She continued to take care
of her disciples right after her return.

However, she has loads of disciples.

I'm afraid the Eastern Palace can't fit them all.

We need to clear up

my residence outside the palace.

Your Highness, Madam Battle only accepted

Wang Suizhi and a few others.

The rest of them

were all kept outside the palace.

Wang Suizhi?

Yes.

The one who can foresee fortune and wealth,

the richest man who owns half
of the restaurants in the capital?

Exactly.

Moreover, Madam Battle has agreed
to take in Minister Lin's eldest son,

Lin Yeting, as her disciple.

Everyone in the capital knows Lin Yeting
is an ignorant and spoiled good-for-nothing.

How could Qingge take him in as her disciple?

Good boys,

you do show your respect for your master.

Rise.

Thank you, Master.

Wang Suizhi, I remember you used to

be very good at predicting wealth.

It's as easy as a pie for you to tell
where the treasures are.

Can you still do this now?

Of course.

But, Master,

you once said this skill
would consume one's life force,

so I shouldn't use it too often.

But if you have any demand,

I will surely try my best

to help you find treasures.

Master,

do you have any clues about Wu's whereabouts?

Why are you looking for her?

After the great battle back then,

Wu has been missing.

I'm sorry, Master.

I failed to find her.

Fortunately,

you're back now.

You can surely figure out a way.

That's so nice of you.

But there's no need to search.

She died

in the Empyrean Bone Sacrifice Formation.

Wu is dead?

Remember,

Mu Ranwu no longer exists in this world.

[Madam Battle's Palace]

You barely ate anything.

Are you not hungry

or is anything bothering you?

Nothing.

Father's been suffering old injuries
from the b*ttlefield.

Now his health is taking a turn for the worse.

Today he said

he wanted you to make him some Health Pills.

Make pills?

I know you haven't fully recovered from the poison

of Resentment Liquid.

So I have

reported to Father.

No rush for this matter.

Your rehabilitation is what matters most.

Anyway, I already have

Qingge's spiritual power.

It should be easy

to make a pill.

I see.

I heard

you found a treasure for me.

What a coincidence,

I've got a gift

for you too.

That's great.

This is the Luminous Pearl from the North Sea.

There's only one every thousand years.

It's been kept by the imperial family
as a precious heirloom for generations,

most suited to your status

as the Crown Prince.

I'm sure you'll like it.

Yes...

And what's your gift for me?

Here you are.

The pearl pendant bestowed by His Majesty?

Can't believe you're
giving me such a precious thing!

I'm glad you like it.

I wonder when His Majesty

will recover.

I wish we could get married

soon.

I came back to life

specifically for you.

You can't fail me.

Qingge,

I will protect you with my life this time.

If you feel stifled in the palace,

you can go catch up

with Feihua.

Fehua?

She's no more than

a crude person

obsessed with swordplay.

She relied on the Zhou family's power

to grab the position of the Crown Princess.

Luckily, I came back

and didn't let her get it.

Feihua is a good girl.

We hit it off right away.

It's just that this place full of intrigues
and schemes is not suitable for someone

as pure-hearted as her.

I don't want her to become
a political sacrifice.

You must protect her well.

What's wrong?

I just remembered

I've got some state affairs to attend to.

I'll come see you next time.

[Courtyard in Zhou Feihua's Palace]

Your Highness, what brings you here?

I'll trade this for your sword performance.

Your Highness, you used to watch my swordplay
to reminisce about Master Mu.

But now,

she's right here in the palace.

Why do you still need me?

She is back.

But she's not quite

the same as I remember.

She used to

always care about others.

Now, after her rebirth,

she's more focused on herself.

It's not necessarily a bad thing.

With a second chance at life,

there should be some differences.

Having been through so much
and got a second chance at life,

she needs some time to adapt, of course.

Once she gets her memory back,

I'll drink and exchange

swordplay ideas with her again.

Today,

I will teach you the sword formation.

Why is it you teaching the class, Mr. Zeng?

Where's my master?

He's in seclusion.

I'll be taking over from now on.

Ms. Yu Tong.

[One Year Later]

Guys, the Wester Sect's

annual small test

has ended today.

Congratulations to Ranran

for winning first place
and becoming Mount Wester's chief disciple.

Ranran, this jade pendant represents the identity

of the chief disciple.

I'm granting it to you today.

From now on, you're
the Wester Sect's chief disciple.

My master won't even show up to see me

becoming his chief disciple?

He

hasn't finished his seclusion yet.

Oh, right,

Follow me to the Forbidden Valley first.

Let's go.

Didn't expect it would be our little junior
who took the first place.

We're only in the early stage of Qi Cultivation,

while Ranran is already in the middle stage.

Why couldn't she win first place?

Never thought Ranran's spiritual power
would soar so quickly.

We should also step up our cultivation.

[Forbidden Valley, Mount Wester]

Here are the cultivation methods
specifically for the Formless Spirit Root

collected by our Wester Sect.

Plus the unique energy landscape
of this Forbidden Valley,

they'll help you solidify your foundation.

Your future advancements
will be much smoother and quicker.

For the next six months,
you need to practice in the valley

for three hours every day.

I will guide and guard you

in the valley.

Isn't it said that
after becoming the chief disciple,

I can be guarded by my master

during cultivation?

Has my master still not made a breakthrough
after such a long time of seclusion?

Thank you for your help, Mr. Zeng.

How is it?

Have you remembered them all?

Let's begin then.

Gather qi in my heart,

store it gently,

enter the spiritual realm,

pass through it smoothly,

circulate through the meridians,

and form it like Mount Wester.

I've been in seclusion for a year
and barely managed to maintain

my power at the early Nascent Soul stage.

Su Yishui,

I will definitely settle this score with you.

Welcome back from seclusion, My Lord.

Rise.

Thank you, My Lord.

Have you found the Spirit Spring?

I have searched the mortal world for a year,

but still no clues about
the Spirit Spring's whereabouts.

I've been in seclusion for over a year,

and this is what you've got for me, Elder Tu?

Given your merits in guarding
during my seclusion, I can forget about

your failure for now.

My Lord, this is...

Convert the spiritual power
of our Scarlet Sect's mountains into resentment,

gather it on the Blazing Sword, then use the sword

to resonate with the Spirit Spring,

and offer the resentment to the Spirit Spring

to help it break through the seal.

This way,

we can surely find the Spirit Spring.

Wei Jiu?

He's using resentment
to search for the Spirit Spring.

Was that Master just now?

Or

am I just missing Master too much

and imagining things?

There seemed to be an earthquake
in the valley just now.

Are you alright?

I'm fine.

Mr. Zeng,

has my master come out of seclusion today?

It's still early for him to come out.

Focus on your cultivation.

Don't worry about anything else.

Keep cultivating.

Ling Xiao.

Did you see clearly just now?

Was that my master?

So was that really Master?

[Deep Underground, Puxin Village]

[Riverside, Wangxiang Pass]

Someone died!

[Barracks, Wangxiang Pass]

Oh, no!

Go inform Master of this anomaly
about the Spirit Spring.

The Spirit Spring's acting up severely this time.

Seems like it's about to break through the seal.

All sects need to join hands
to find the Spirit Spring as soon as possible.

Mu Qingge claimed to not know the whereabouts

of the Spirit Spring,
but in the next moment,

she just harmed Immortal Kaiyuan.

Her words

can't be trusted.

Hong Shan,

go keep an eye on Mu Qingge.

Yes.

You and I

are clearly the same kind of person.

Who cares what methods I use?

As long as I can k*ll you.

One wisp of qi

to break the galaxy!

Ling Xiao,

did I just

enter your memories?

Your memories are the memories of your soul owner.

Then, is my previous incarnation

one of those people?

The female immortal master attacked by Wei Jiu

is my previous incarnation?

The young man who appeared just now

is your soul owner?

You were going to k*ll me?

No, Your soul owner wanted
to k*ll my previous incarnation.

Why?

Can't believe that hideous demon Wei Jiu
said I was the same kind of person as him.

Could it be that

my previous incarnation was also a bad guy?

Is it just because of this

that Master didn't tell me the truth?

Ling Xiao,

can't you recall

some other memories?

Master said this branch of the Reincarnation Tree

is connected to my heart.

My Spirit Root has fully grown on its own!

Ling Xiao, my spiritual power has nourished you,

so you can share

these memories with me,

right?

As long as I become stronger
through cultivation, I will remember

some other things.

This place is still as cold as before.

Ling Xiao's soul owner,

nice to meet you again.

I saw you in Ling Xiao's memories just now.

I've thought it through.

There must be some misunderstanding between us.

Although

it seemed like you wanted to k*ll me,

it could also be that you
were trying to protect me.

I feel like we've been

entangled for a very long time.

What exactly is our relationship?

Maybe I'll find it out in the future.

This time, I've come here
with new thoughts on my mind

that I want to share with you.

During this year and a half of cultivation,
I've not only improved my power

but also gained a better understanding

of my own heart.

I do like my master.

That day, everything I did
due to the Peach Blossom Intoxication

was actually what I truly
thought and felt inside.

Immortal techniques may deceive people,
but the feelings at that time

couldn't be fake.

At that time,

when getting close to him,

my heart raced.

Later,

when I couldn't see him,

I would miss him.

In the Forbidden Valley,
even an illusion of him

would excite me.

If this isn't love,

then what else

can be called love?

Now I understand the book

Mr. Zeng gave me.

I actually feel that the people recorded
in the book were all too hesitant.

They didn't speak up and confess their feelings,

causing many misunderstandings

and ending up as resentful lovers.

Even if the one who covets her master

♫ Gradually gravitate toward you by love ♫

will be struck by lightning, then bring it on.

♫ Words are too weak to tell the whole story ♫

Tomorrow

is the day I end my seclusion.

♫ Only after I met you ♫

There will be

Paired Wings Auspicious Cloud on Mount Wester.

I heard that making a wish and confessing

♫ Did I realize there are heaven-like
places all because of you ♫

to the one you love under this phenomenon
will be blessed with success.

I plan to invite my master to come along.

♫ Maybe a lifetime is too short, too fleeting ♫

♫ So we were granted a second chance ♫

Forget it

♫ Use our unfinished fate ♫

I don't know how long you've been trapped here,

and if your silence

is a punishment given to you by others

♫ To fulfill your love for each other ♫

or by yourself.

♫ Until the end of our lives,
even if it's with an illusion ♫

You seem aloof and ascetic

just like my master,

all alone,

never sharing thoughts with others.

♫ I'll risk everything ♫

Well,

being trapped here alone,

♫ Just because I'm destined
to reunite with you again ♫

do you

also have someone you miss?

♫ We fulfill the vow forged through many lifetimes ♫

♫ From now onwards ♫

You have completed the third stage
of Qi Cultivation.

Congratulations, Ranran.

You can end your seclusion now.

Will Master accept my invitation

to watch the Paired Wings
Auspicious Cloud with me?

The Paired Wings Auspicious Cloud?

Paired Wings Auspicious Cloud,
please listen to my wish.

I wish Master and I...

Where did this wind come from all of a sudden?

I wish Master and I...

Ranran.

Master!

Master!

It's been over a year since we last met.

I've been missing you.

I have something

to tell you.

I...

You are about to build your Foundation.

At that time, you will need
to choose your own path.

I would like to hear your choice.

Since I started practicing the Unfeeling Mantra,

I've deeply felt the profundity of this path.

In the world of cultivation,

the hardest part is cultivating the heart.

Once you decide to take the path,
you must constantly hold onto it

without losing control.

Be it the Feeling Mantra
or the Unfeeling Mantra,

once you've made your choice,

you must stick to it.

Losing control

means an unstable foundation.

For you,

this is the first priority.

How unlucky.

The Auspicious Cloud dispersed for no reason.

I finally saw Master,

but I didn't get to say what I wanted

and even got lectured instead.

Is that you, Yu?

What has the Crown Prince been busy with lately?

Why has he been coming here
less and less often?

Please calm down, Your Highness.

So what's the matter?

Your Highness, there is an immortal master

named Wen Hongshan outside
the palace requesting to see you.

What's she here for?

You may leave.

- Yes. - Yes.

Immortal Master Wen,

you once rejected my proposal
on Mount Absolute without hesitation.

What?

You regret it now?

I shouldn't have let jealousy get the better of me
and hurt Immortal Master Wen's face.

I'm willing to sacrifice my own spiritual power
to heal the scar on your face.

Didn't expect you to come all
the way to the capital for such a trifle.

Say it.

How do you want me to make it up to you?

Sacrifice my spiritual power

or use these treasures as compensation?

Stop pretending.

You're definitely not Mu Qingge.

Why are you talking nonsense?

Earlier on Mount Absolute, you brought up
how Mu Qingge injured me.

However,

this scar of mine

was actually not caused by her.

I went to Mount Wester back then
to bring Yishui back.

In order to make Yishui change his mind,

I claimed that she
deliberately d*sfigured my face.

If you were really Mu Qingge,
you wouldn't be unaware

of the hidden story behind it.

Am I right,

Mu Ranwu?

Where is she?

Why are you pretending to be her?

Nonsense!

I am Mu Qingge.

Even Su Yishui has acknowledged
that I am Mu Qingge.

It did surprise me

that you could remove

Yishui's Face-and-Heart Burning Curse.

However,

a fake can never become real.

We're both well aware of this.

What on earth do you want?

I want to see the real Mu Qingge.

Where is she?

I don't know.

The other fruit was pushed off the tree



Do you think

she would still be alive?

She's dead?

Mu Qingge

wouldn't die so easily.

Only the real Mu Qingge
knows the whereabouts of the Spirit Spring.

You and she are both Reincarnation Fruits,
and you're her sister.

It should be easier for you
to find her than others.

So long as you tell me

where she is,

I will stay out of your affairs.

Otherwise,

I will reveal your true identity

to everyone.

Where are you?

I will find you.

Because you

must die.

You did behave

like a strict teacher today.

In just a year and a half,

Ranran has already reached
the third stage of Qi Cultivation.

Of course, this is also thanks to your guidance

as her master.

Still too slow.

The Spirit-Nourishing Pill can last
in Mu Ranwu's body for a year and a half at most.

Before she realizes it,
we must help Ranran build her Foundation

so as to protect Ranran's heart.

If you want her to build her
Foundation quickly, why not try

the old method in the Immortal Realm,
letting her go down the mountain

to train for merits?

Good idea.

Training for merits is the biggest boost
to Foundation building.

The Yin Eye Stone's reaction...

Has the talisman formation you set up
sensed the Spirit Spring?

Judging from the compass,

it seems to be in the northwest direction.

Here's His Majesty's verbal edict.

Due to continuous rain
and frequent earthquakes for months,

the rivers are flooding.

The waterways around the capital

have all suffered from collapses

or sand blockages.

The imperial court has spent
over 100,000 taels of silver,

yet the floods remain severe.

This is due to the Crown
Prince's failure in regency.

The Crown Prince shall depart immediately
to inspect all provinces,

oversee river management,

comfort disaster victims,
and make amends for the failure.

This is His Majesty's command.

I will obey the order.

Eunuch Fu,

the ceremony to worship Heaven is
at the end of this month.

Sending His Highness to deal
with the river problems now

means he won't be able to return in time.

Please don't worry about this, Your Highness.

The Third Prince has taken over the duty
of presiding over the ceremony.

Why did Father suddenly change his mind?

Your Highness,

His Majesty is in poor health.

The Third Prince fasts and prays
for His Majesty's blessings every day.

Yet your residence is gathering gold,
silver, and jewels in abundance.

Moreover,

Madam Battle once promised

to make Health Pills for His Majesty.

It's been a year,

and there are still no pills.

So His Majesty got mad

and sent you

to deal with the waterways.

I'll take my leave, Your Highness.

It must be the Third Prince,

whispering nonsense in His Majesty's ear again.

Your Highness, please hurry
to the palace and explain it.

There might still be a chance.

There's no need.

As wise as His Highness is,

everything is under his control.

So fixing the rivers was your
plan all along, Your Highness?

Su Yishui!

I want to meet Su Yishui!

[Wester Sect]

Su...

Who are you?

Why do you want from the Guardian?

I am Qin Xuanjiu.

[Qin Xuanjiu, Mu Qingge]

My master sent me to find Su Yishui.

Call him out.

And who is your master?

My master is the world-famous

Mu Qingge.

What?

So you're the one

Master took in as a disciple on the b*ttlefield?

I've heard Master mention you.

But I've never seen you in person.

Though you're indeed not in line

with Master's usual taste.

Master said she would bring me

to meet my fellow disciples after the w*r.

But unexpectedly, she was m*rder*d
by some ungrateful

b*stard.

Just tell us what brings you to Mount Wester.

According to Master's order,
I should come to find you if this compass

shows any unusual movement.

The compass didn't move,
but for some reason,

it was broken.

Could it be the cause?

Apart from the broken compass,
is there anything else unusual?

Recently,

a few men in the camp went missing

for no reason.

When we found them,

the way they died was super freaky.

But this is a matter within my camp.

You guys should

stay out of it.

Weird.

Why is there a demonic aura on this compass?

Nonsense!

How could there be demons in my camp?

If you don't believe us,
you can go ask Master.

See if this

is really a demonic aura or not.

I wish I could.

I don't know why,

but Master just refused to recognize me
and shut me out without letting me in.

According to the rules,

as a border guard, I'm not allowed
to enter the capital at will.

That's why I could only
come to Mount Wester to find you.

Well, since Master instructed you

to ask him about the compass thing,
why don't you hear what he has to say?

So,

what now?

It was severed by a demonic power by force.

It can't be restored.

This compass is related
to a weighty secret entrusted by Master.

The reason for its destruction is also crucial.

We can't ignore it.

The only clue now

is the demonic aura on it.

Demons

always bring about anomalies.

I bet

the soldiers' deaths

are also related to the truth behind this compass.

We must make a trip to the camp.

Guardian,

Ranran wants to meet you.

There's no time to waste.

Let's set off now.

In such a hurry?

I haven't even eaten yet.

At least let me grab a bite
and worship the hall

where Master used to live.

Eat on the way, worship in your heart.

Please arrange Ranran's training down the moutain.

Okay.

I'm going to inform

the four of them

to go together.

[Grand Hall]

The Guardian has gone down
the mountain on business.

He's left?

Didn't we just have a guest?

I even made some delicious food.