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♫ The moon shines for you ♫

♫ The light mist is coming up ♫

♫ Looking back at the old sight ♫

♫ It's been all gone ♫

♫ Romantic love is an obsession ♫

♫ Hurting us and then healing us ♫

♫ A mark is left on my lips ♫

♫ Scattered stars ♫

♫ I pretend to stroll casually ♫

♫ Not looking at your eyes ♫

♫ But tears are already welling up ♫

♫ Drenching the dragonfly flying by ♫

♫ I want to learn a skill ♫

♫ Traveling back to some moment in my past ♫

♫ Forget about what's right or wrong and who wins or loses ♫

♫ Leaning on you, I smile at the mirror ♫

[Episode 2]

Sir, although no outsiders were found in Li Qing Yue's room,

someone indeed lived there.

This outfit is the hard evidence.

I noticed something suspicious about Li Qing Yue in the canteen.

Later, I even saw a strange man in her room.

That man must be hiding in our sect.

He's sort of mysterious.

I bet he's not from a respectable sect.

Master, I've worked with Li Qing Yue for three years.

I know her character well.

There must be some misunderstanding.

Shang Guan, whose disciple is Li Qing Yue?

She is the disciple of Qing Yang.

She's been in the sect for 11 years already.

Put the sect on lockdown,

and be sure to find the outsider.

Yes.

Zhang Suan, you've guarded the gate for three years.

Isn't it time for you to return?

I've damaged my foundation and Qihai.

Being able to guard the gate is enough for me.

I don't want to trouble you further.

Alas.

It's his fate.

- Why are you here? - To see you.

Where did you go last night?

Didn't they find you?

You said that I mustn't let others see me.

Things change.

Now they mistakenly believe that I'm hiding a demonic cultivator.

You help me clarify this.

I was the one who proposed to you. They won't make things difficult for you.

Even if they think I indulge in love,

at least they won't see me as a betrayer.

Have you never thought

that I might be a demonic cultivator?

What do you mean?

Before proposing to a man,

shouldn't you ask about this man's identity?

Are you also from the Yinlian Sect?

Sorry, I can't be responsible for you.

I learned a lesson from Meng.

I cannot follow in his footsteps.

I won't take back the betrothal gift I gave you. You should leave.

Do you really want me to leave?

We're in opposition, so we can't be together.

I really appreciate you saving my life.

Now, I let you go, so we are even.

Fine. As you wish.

I'm doomed. I'm misled by a good-looking man.

Sir, Li Qing Yue is here.

Li Qing Yue, who lived in your room?

What is he up to here?

He saved me.

He's homeless, so I pity him.

I took him in for a few days.

He has already left.

What is his name and which sect is he from?

Qing Yue, if you're telling the truth,

then say his name.

It will help us make things clear.

What? Could he be from a demonic sect?

Even though he is from the Yinlian Sect, he saved my life.

He didn't do anything evil. So, I think he is not…

Absurd! Since you know he's from the Yinlian Sect,

how could you take him in?

I just learned of his identity.

What? You said he just left.

So, you just met him?

I…

Say it. Who is he?

I don't know. I only know his name is Bai Jiu Si.

Say it again.

Bai Jiu Si.

Nonsense! Utter nonsense!

How did you know the name of Grand Master?

Grand Master?

Impossible. He said he…

Enough.

Meng Chu may have gone astray, but he took responsibility for his actions.

But you keep lying.

The sect teaches you to be upright.

Yet you never learn.

What I said is the truth.

Take her away. Search for the man again.

- You must catch him. - Yes.

Sir, all I said is true.

I did not lie.

Sir, everything I said is true.

Sir.

Our sect is already infected by moral decay.

Deceivers have even emerged.

It's time to clean up the house.

Yes, sir.

Do you know what Li Qing Yue said?

- What did she say? - What did she say?

She said the person she hid was Bai Jiu Si.

Bai Jiu Si?

I have inquired.

That is the name of Grand Master.

Who is Grand Master?

- That's a deity from the Nine Heavens. - A deity?

A nobody like us never has a chance to see.

I think our leader has probably never seen him.

Li Qing Yue is just a gatekeeping disciple.

How dare she tell such an outrageous lie.

She thinks highly of herself.

I won't even dare to think about this in a dream.

A disciple here can make a mistake

and then make it right.

But liars will only be expelled from the sect.

I guess Li Qing Yue is into a bad man.

It's too embarrassing.

So, she threw the blame onto Grand Master,

making our leader can't investigate.

- What's wrong? - What's going on?

Be careful.

Let's eat.

Zhang Suan, where are you going?

Our master asked all the disciples to gather at the Ascension Platform.

But I can't let you go.

What do you mean?

If I let you go,

Qing Yue will not be the only one to be expelled from the sect.

Are you trying to stop me?

Yes.

Then try it.

Three years ago, I couldn't beat you.

But now, you should know

you're no match for me.

Back then, I entered the sect with you.

You helped me a lot. So today I can't watch you act wrongly.

Li Qing Yue, as a disciple of Jingyun Sect,

you should resist evil beings.

If you reveal who the evil man is,

I will give you a chance to make it right.

Sir, I have said what I know. That's all true.

Since you refuse, we can no longer keep you.

All your skills were learned at the Jingyun Sect.

To prevent you from falling into an evil path,

I'll remove your cultivation and expel you from the sect.

Whether you live or die will have nothing to do with the Jingyun Sect.

Is it wrong to tell the truth?

Since Meng is locked up, why must I be expelled?

Being trustworthy and genuine in behavior,

but you don't even understand.

Listen up. Take this as a warning.

Didn't I tell you to leave?

Why are you back?

You are the demonic man. How dare you!

Yun'e.

Disciples, form a formation.

Xuan Wei, why did you come out of seclusion?

If I don't, I'm afraid you'll offend the deity.

I'm Xuan Wei from Jingyun Sect. Greetings, Grand Master.

Grand Master?

He is Grand Master?

Sensing your spiritual power, I rushed here.

May I know what brings you here?

I came to find my lover.

She's awake! Come on!

- She's awake. - Finally.

Look, I brought you some fruit.

Qing Yue, are you feeling better?

I brought you some tonics from my hometown.

Are you hungry? I brought you something delicious.

If you want anything else, I'll get it for you.

What's wrong with you all?

Move aside.

All of you are so snobby.

Qing Yue.

After sleeping for so long, you must be thirsty.

Try the tea I made for you.

Smells so good. Have a try.

Qing Yue, you know me very well.

I'm very straightforward.

If I offended you in any way before,

it must be for the sake of the sect.

Qing Yue, you're reasonable and won't blame me, right?

When you were injured before, I covered your shift.

If I had known this, I wouldn't have stopped you.

So, I wouldn't get hit.

Come on. Let me tuck you in.

In case you catch a cold. Come on.

She needs to rest now.

Qing Yue, the leader is looking for you.

Yes.

Qing Yue.

Don't forget me when you prosper.

So good.

Here I am. Greetings, elders and…

What are you doing here?

Li Qing Yue, mind your manners in front of Grand Master.

Grand…

You really are Grand Master?

Grand Master, is it her?

Yes.

You chose a good girl.

She has been here for over ten years.

She's thoughtful,

sensible,

quick-witted, and talented.

She has an innate talent for cultivation.

Although the level is not high, her foundation is solid.

Most importantly, she's grateful and kind.

She's cautious and modest.

She is a model for the other disciples.

Me?

Look, humility is just one of her virtues.

I've been in seclusion for more than 200 years.

And upon coming out, I heard of this good news.

This is fortunate for our sect.

Grand Master, may I ask what demands you have for the marriage?

Marriage?

I've already accepted her betrothal gifts.

The rest is up to you.

What about the wedding date?

I said it's up to you.

Whose marriage is it?

Who else in this hall could have a marriage?

I'm pretty busy, so I'll take my leave.

Wait.

I have questions.

Li Qing Yue, how many years have you been here?

It's been 11 years.

Before you joined the sect, who were your parents and where did you live?

I lived down the Mount Yufan.

My father was a woodcutter.

My mother was an ordinary farm woman.

When my master Qing Yang got drunk and accidentally entered the Miasma Forest,

my father saved her.

That's why she took me as a disciple.

Where are your parents now?

They have both passed away.

Are you sure your father was just an ordinary woodcutter?

Perhaps he was a powerful cultivator,

living in seclusion in a village.

But he fought with a villager and died from head injuries.

It's over?

Zhang Suan, why are you here?

Dan Yang asked me to stay with you for the upcoming days

to protect you.

No need. Where is the danger in the sect?

Who knows?

Perhaps someone is hiding an outsider without being discovered.

Zhang Suan, I didn't mean to hide it from you.

- I didn't find the opportunity to tell you. - Qing Yue.

You've lived with him for days?

You asked me about the betrothal gifts because of him?

Yes.

Do you like him?

He is good-looking, and he saved my life.

I have no reason not to like him.

Okay.

- Zi Yang. - Yes.

Li Qing Yue's parents passed away.

Now, her master is the only one close to her.

On the wedding day, Qing Yang must show up.

Did you inform her?

I've already sent an urgent message.

Qing Yang has received the message and will be back soon.

Our sect has been established for 300 years.

When our ancestors founded the sect, they taught us to be brave.

Courage matters.

Be bold and courageous.

A kind heart leads to courage.

A bad heart leads to chaos.

Be brave and clear-headed.

This is the integrity of our sect.

That's true.

Certainly, though Grand Master is noble,

we must not lose our integrity.

On the wedding day,

none of us will become sycophantic and greedy.

Though the deity is high-status,

we shouldn't belittle ourselves.

Yes.

Okay, now let's discuss the wedding matters.

Look, what kind of bird is that?

Why do we often see it?

I don't know. Perhaps because our sect is a good place.

It attracted that bird to our sect.

- Fair point, it's indeed a good place. - Yes.

That's why Grand Master even came.

Lower your voice.

Arm length, two chi and one cun.

Arm length, two chi and one cun.

Qing Yue, measure your shoulder.

How come Grand Master likes Li Qing Yue?

What a big shock.

Exactly.

You…

Qing Yue.

- Qing Yue, there's a seat. - Qing Yue.

Come and sit here.

Close your eyes and focus your mind.

Holding it all in hand.

Focus your mind.

This is the Yuling Spring.

The water comes from Mount Xiaoqiu.

The spring contains the nourishing essence.

From today on, you bathe in the spring at this time.

It is beneficial for you.

It took an entire day to make these dishes.

You eat more later.

How can I eat so much?

Do you think you're the old Qing Yue?

Then who am I now?

You are the future wife of Grand Master.

This is the Golden Turtle Pill.

It's made with cinnabar, moonstone, and the shell of a hundred-year-old turtle.

Is it all for me?

None of this is for you.

But you can have the other pills in this room.

My good disciple.

I came to see you.

Did you miss me?

Come on. Try it.

Ming Yue.

I'm Qing Yue.

Why is your name so similar to mine?

Master, you gave me this name.

You said I looked like you when I was a child.

So, you put the word 'Qing' in my name.

- Are you 19 years old? - Yes.

We haven't seen each other for a long time.

If you have any questions on cultivation, feel free to ask me.

When I was nine years old,

you promised to teach me magic skills if I learned the basics.

And then?

I never saw you again.

It doesn't matter.

This time I came to ask you one question.

Are you happy?

What?

Are you happy to marry Grand Master?

So far, you're the first to ask me this question.

So, your answer is…?

The sect leader says Grand Master is a deity.

We cultivators sever material desires and worldly feelings.

We've been cultivating so hard in the mountains

to ascend to the immortal realm,

becoming immortal.

Now, I have luckily gained Grand Master's favor.

It is a lifetime chance.

Let alone be a wife,

I can even be his doorkeeper.

Not everyone can be as lucky as me.

I understand.

But a wife is different from a doorkeeper.

Marriage is a matter of mutual agreement.

Besides, what exactly did Grand Master see in you?

I don't know.

Look, you're not very talented.

No matter how hard you practice,

I'm afraid you're still hopeless.

A mortal lives a regular life for decades

and will eventually die and reincarnate.

Now, an opportunity is presented to you,

putting you over the top.

But this may not be a blessing.

You should think it over.

Bai Jiu Si.

Are you here? Grand Master.

Bai Jiu Si.

I can't believe him.

We're getting married, yet he doesn't even show up.

I have so many questions to ask.

- What questions? - Grand Master.

You are still here.

- I was just passing by. - What a coincidence.

What questions did you want to ask?

I acted offensively before knowing your identity.

Why did you choose me as your wife?

I thought you knew.

So, you also like me?

Also?

Yes, I like you,

so you like me too.

I accepted your betrothal gift, so I can't break my promise.

Why did you accept it?

You gave it to me.

So, doesn't it mean you like me?

You have too many questions.

What? I just started asking.

Grand Master, I know you like me too.

I will be a good wife.

Qing Yue.

Lv.

You've also been released.

My master interceded with the leader.

Qing Yue, I…

What are you doing?

Meng did no wrong.

He is chivalrous and benevolent.

Our leader has ordered him to stay in the Hall of Punishment for life.

I hope you can help him out.

Please get up.

I have heard a lot about you and Meng.

They all say that you are the best disciple.

You exorcise demons everywhere.

You're a very kind person.

But I have a question.

Since you can help a reformed person from an evil sect,

why do you remain indifferent to the disciples of our own sect?

When I was injured and urgently needed medicine,

I found you, remember?

And when you tried to take Meng away,

did you truly think I could help you?

Or did you just want me to share the blame?

Qing Yue, I lost my head that day.

You can hate me.

Please don't hate Meng. He--

No, I do not hate you.

I just want to tell you

that you have your reason, and I have my own principles.

A good character is a must for cultivators.

We're not committed to creating legends.

You only value what you care about

- and ignore what you don't. - Qing Yue.

Dan Yang teaches you personally.

He holds high expectations for you.

Different cultivators take different paths.

Meng has his own path.

So what path do you take?

Stop looking. No one dares to compete with Grand Master over a woman.

Why are you following me?

I fear you might do something foolish.

Lately, our sect has been chaotic enough.

Why guard against me like this?

You know it.

Now, I can't defeat any disciple here.

Since I joined the sect, you've been my senior brother.

So, you will forever be my senior brother.

Qing Yue.

- Cut it out. - Zhang Suan.

Zhang Suan, I want to talk to you.

You two talk.

You are exceptionally gifted in magic.

You were a top disciple.

Yet your injury damaged your foundation.

It weakens your spirit.

You spent three years watching the gate with me.

You must feel upset about it.

No.

I'm very happy

to work with you.

That's good to hear.

I thought that I troubled you in the past.

I carefully selected some herbs for you.

Although they can't totally heal your foundation,

your magical power will be enhanced.

You've been taking care of me.

Since I'm leaving,

let me repay your kindness.

I don't need you to repay me.

After all, you've been invisible here.

No one knows what will happen in the Nine Heavens.

You must take good care of yourself.

Don't worry. I am ignored here.

But I won't be in the Nine Heavens.

Take it. Come on.

It's time to say goodbye.

Goodbye, Zhang Suan.

Are you really not afraid?

No matter what happens, I am not afraid.

Good.

Good, I'm proud of you.

It's time.

Qing Yue, my master gave me this sword.

It has been kept by the leaders of the sect.

Today, I'm giving it to you.

In this world,

you're the first mortal to go to the Nine Heavens.

You must remember that the path changes.

It follows nature in its own way.

Cultivators ponder and seek the laws of nature.

And what we seek is our own path.

Deities and humans have their own paths.

Be righteous all the time.

Even if the world collapses, righteousness prevails over evil.

Believe in yourself, and you will succeed.

I see.

Go ahead.

♫ Looking back at the moss of yesterday ♫

♫ Love and hate have changed ♫

♫ In the pond ♫

♫ The flowers haven't come out ♫

♫ I look at you with a smile ♫

♫ My eyes narrowing ♫

♫ Tell me ♫

♫ You are here ♫

♫ I want to cry and laugh at you ♫

♫ I even want to get drunk in your arms ♫

♫ I'm sitting next to you ♫

♫ My heart beats faster ♫

♫ Both of us can't get each other over ♫

♫ It's all on fire ♫

♫ Looking back at the moss of yesterday ♫

♫ Love and hate have changed ♫

♫ In the pond ♫

♫ The flowers haven't come out ♫

♫ I look at you with a smile ♫

♫ My eyes narrowing ♫

♫ Tell me ♫

♫ You are here ♫

♫ I want to cry and laugh at you ♫

♫ I even want to get drunk in your arms ♫

♫ Telling you I love you very much ♫