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Episode 13

Mountain Retreat Chamber

The door is open.

Aren't you worried I'll catch a cold?

It's summer now.

It's best to be warm and cold at night after the rain.

You only caught a fever

because you drenched in the rain last night.

Did you take care of me all night?

I took the time to read a few books.

What books?

Were they good?

They were average.

Why's that?

I don't get it.

Why are the last chapters of these stories

all about beautiful couples falling in love

and living happily ever after?

But don't these stories always have a happy ending?

A man and a woman getting married is a happy ending?

These stories are about marriage, and the women have no other purpose.

Their fate after marriage is roughly brushed upon.

It kind of makes their lives…

seem superficial.

If someone knew you said that,

they would definitely say that you're proud and arrogant.

I'm just telling you.

Are you feeling better?

Is it still hot?

You're not burning anymore.

Hurry up.

Graceful heart, noble character

That's enough.

Why are you smiling?

It's nothing.

I suddenly feel blessed.

Then eat more.

It seems Lady Wu is very busy.

- Sit down and eat with us. - I'm afraid I'm not in the mood.

Mm.

I just remembered I have to go to Ruyi Pavilion.

Mingzhuang, watch Young Master Mei take his medicine.

Don't worry, Lady Wu.

Graceful heart, noble character

By the way, when you leave,

be careful of the second step at the door.

I broke it when I practiced archery with Xiaozhen when we were kids.

Although it was repaired, it's still not very secure.

People often trip on it.

I have something to do too. I'm going out.

Mm.

What's going on?

There are many loopholes in the barrier.

Since last night,

mortals have trespassed a few times.

Some demons escaped, too.

Snake Lord is busy, so she needs our help.

Young Master Mei, Her Highness prepared this medicine and candy for you.

I'll take this candy with me.

All right. However, don't eat too much of it.

Little Senior.

Chang'an has always been bustling and prosperous.

Do you think the Demon Underworld really exists?

Although the Demon Underworld is just a myth,

there's no smoke without fire.

If it really exists, it's reasonable that it's hard to find.

If it's hard to find it, where should we start?

Haven't you noticed

that something is wrong with Chang'an today?

It's quite normal.

It's late. Everyone has gone home to sleep.

What I mean is,

an ominous sign appeared in the skies last night.

I'm afraid there's a demon.

A demon?

That's impossible.

I've been all over Chang'an.

I didn't notice anything unusual.

Didn't Mei Si say that he saw one?

Liu Alley

Is this really the place?

Commander Mei.

Chief Huang.

Where are you going?

It's my cousin's first time in Chang'an, so we're walking around.

You're walking around Liu Alley?

It's a part of the local culture.

I understand.

However,

I'd like to give you a word of advice.

You should go somewhere else.

Why?

A banned drug has been going around Liu Alley lately.

It's harmful to humans, but we still can't stop it.

We wanted to seal the alley to investigate it thoroughly,

but too many noble families

and rich young masters frequent this place.

We can't stop them.

If that's the case,

we won't disturb you anymore. Goodbye.

Get some rest, Commander Mei.

Didn't Chief Huang say

that this alley isn't sealed?

We could've just come in.

Why did we have to pretend to leave

and come back?

It's not that they didn't want to stop us. They just couldn't.

Chief Huang is Lady Wu's good friend.

I don't want to trouble her.

It's because of that vixen again.

Where's the thing I asked you to bring?

Oh.

Why do you need a disguise?

I'm the Commander of the Bureau of Mystic Investigations.

It'd be hard to explain

why a government official is at such a place.

I got it.

- What is this? - A Nine Tone Pill.

Your voice will change within four hours of taking it.

No one will be able to tell it's you.

This is one of my treasures.

I…

What's going on?

Didn't it say it'll change one's voice?

You've lost your voice.

Never mind.

Your treasures are always unpredictable.

What about the other things?

Don't worry. Nothing else will go wrong this time.

Take a look. It's simple and effective.

Also, I guarantee it's foolproof.

This is the 18th one, right?

What kind of spell did that old rat use?

It's really unsettling.

What rules did Snake Lord set?

As per usual,

we'll erase the mortals' memories.

Ling Xiao and Zhu Ying

are urgently capturing the demons who escaped.

All right.

Now, we just need to wait for the barrier to be sealed

so that mortals can't get in.

Then, we'll repair it in the Mortal Realm.

It'll all be fine then.

Yes.

Greetings, Cat Lord and Lady Hu Zhu.

We found another suspicious place.

The pawn shop?

It sells skins.

- All right, go search other places. - Yes, my lady.

Where is the old pen demon sleeping now?

It feels so real.

Yes.

They're all hand-painted

and made with a demonic spell, so they look real.

I heard that demons with low cultivation

don't have an appearance yet.

Those who yearn for beauty

come here to rent or buy

handmade skin for themselves.

You can even have it custom-made if you're willing to pay a lot.

That's right.

You can choose everything,

including hair, skin color, facial features, and limbs.

You can also try it on first and pay when you're satisfied.

Boss, you're a demon in human form,

so you're not familiar with this shop.

It's hard for demons to transform into humans.

Even if some do,

they look strange and extremely ugly.

After all, not all demons are like me.

All right, leave this to me.

Go and check if there are other holes.

Mm.

By the way, Boss,

you have to be careful.

A Liu Alley brothel is just across.

You're so well-known.

Don't let anyone see you.

Which brothel is it?

Yunong House.

Their business has always been shady.

They use unorthodox methods. It's chaotic.

Are you sure you don't want one?

No. It's stuffy.

Besides, I've been all around the martial arts world.

I love showing my face.

The demon shadow that Mei Si mentioned

also appeared near Liu Alley, right?

That's right.

Where are they?

Where did everyone go?

Where is everyone? That's strange.

Where did the girls go?

Huh?

- What a handsome young man. - No, I'm not here for fun. I'm serious.

Beauty, I'm here.

Beauty…

Where's the beautiful girl?

Beauty.

Here she is.

This is…

Five Minerals Powder.

Sir, I think you've gone the wrong way.

What is this place?

Here?

It's just an empty room in Yunong House.

What's that sound?

It's nothing.

I'll take a look inside.

You can't.

Why not?

It's a demon.

Didn't you see the fan he gave me?

Why is Young Master Sun lying here?

Get someone here!

Young Master! Wake up, Young Master!

Wake up! Are you all right?

Which courtesan did this?

She must've consumed too much Five Minerals Powder.

Help him up first.

Come on.

Slowly. Come on.

What happened?

A mortal wandered in and got suspicious of us.

Xiaozhen, what are you up to?

I'm not up to anything.

Are you all right?

What happened to the mortal who wandered in?

It's fine. I erased his divine sense and threw him out.

Who kicked me just now?

I'll kill him!

Chang'an is too scary.

Luckily, I run fast.

Little Senior.

Let's go back to the mountain.

This is not a place for humans.

Yes.

This is indeed not a place for humans.

It's finally fixed after repairing it overnight.

We used a new weaving technique. It's much more effective.

Wu Zhen.

Ah, it's you, Mr. Shu.

Huang Yi, why are you here?

Recently, another banned drug was found in Chang'an.

That's why I have been leading men in a search for several days now.

Five Minerals Powder?

I'll get back to work.

Be careful.

By the way…

Lady Wu,

- I'd like to tell you something. - Just say it.

Is Young Master Mei…

still staying at your place?

Yes.

Do you know where he was yesterday?

He was at the Duke manor, of course.

Look at you. You're so naive.

Young Master Mei wanted to go to Liu Alley last night.

Luckily, I stopped him.

I didn't let him go astray.

Aren't I a good friend?

You mean he's going to a brothel?

I don't believe it.

Do you trust him that much?

He's not that kind of person.

He wouldn't do such a thing.

Lady Wu,

all these years, you've met a lot of men.

You never trusted anyone.

How come you trust him in everything?

It is men's nature to prefer novelty over the familiar.

The familiar?

Could it be that you two have already grown tired of me?

- I… - Human nature

cannot be categorized by gender.

That's true.

Forget it.

As long as you know what you're doing.

- I'll get back to work. - Mm.

Xiaozhen…

do you really trust him that much?

I do.

Just as I trust you.

Shu.

- Wu Zi Shu. - Wu Zi Shu.

What's wrong?

What are you doing?

Together, we can do whatever we want.

Lord of Destruction.

I'm not. I have nothing to do with you.

Nothing to do with me?

Lord of Destruction, have you forgotten the past?

Back then, my bones fell into the earth.

There was no trace of them.

I used all my energy

to move them inch by inch

so that they would break through the earth again and come into existence.

- It's raining. Let's go inside. - Okay.

Here you go.

- Sir, give me a duck. Chop it up. - Okay.

Everything is destined.

I'm destined to come back to the world.

And you're an ancient military treatise.

You can't deny your destiny.

Head Disciple sent a letter.

Bureau Of Mystic Investigations

I've heard of the demonic chaos in Chang'an

and that Zhuyu was badly injured.

I hope the two of you can return quickly so we can discuss a plan

to eliminate the demons in Chang'an.

What do you think, Zhuyu?

Let's head back as soon as possible.

We'll come back with our seniors

and avenge you then.

Changxi Palace has been secluded for 100 years.

Now, it's probably not that easy for us to return to Chang'an.

Since Head Disciple brought it up,

it means he's thought it through.

What's more, exorcising demons and eliminating evil spirits

is the mission of us disciples of Changxi Palace.

Not to mention 100 years of seclusion,

even if it were 1000 years, we should still do it without hesitation.

Although I went to the Demon Underworld last night,

it was too hasty.

I'm not really sure what the situation is like

inside the Demon Underworld.

What should we do?

I'll stay in Chang'an for now

to continue to investigate the situation in the Demon Underworld.

We'll come up with a plan later.

Is Chang'an really that chaotic?

Greatness of Virtue

Did you encounter anything strange last night?

- Yes. - What?

Last night, I don't know if I was drunk

or hallucinating.

I clearly saw a crack in the bed.

With a flash of white light,

when I opened my eyes again,

my nose was filled with a sweet smell,

as if I had fallen into a sweet soup shop.

You know what?

The bowls and spoons were clattering all over the place.

When I turned around, I saw

a bee that was bigger than a person.

So did I.

It was like I was in a strange place.

There was a tavern there.

But the owner wasn't human at all.

What was that?

The owner was a skinny little monkey.

What I saw was terrifying.

The street was filled with monsters.

What is that?

It's true what Zhu Ying said about the Mortal Realm.

Last night, there was a breach in the barrier.

Many people claimed to have entered some kind of dream world

and seen some kind of monster.

Now that the barrier has been repaired,

the location of the Demon Underworld will not be exposed for the time being.

However, the rumors are spreading, which inevitably raises suspicion.

These mortals are forgetful.

In the past, even if something went wrong,

we could confuse their consciousness

and they would forget it in a few days.

But this time, why is it such a big deal?

Actually,

there used to be a few flaws in the barrier.

However, there were only one or two.

If they were discovered and repaired in time,

they would not be easily noticed.

As for Elder Hui…

If it weren't for this old rat's actions,

the barrier wouldn't have been broken so badly.

Everyone encountered strange things and keeps repeating what others say.

Am I right, Elder Bai?

Huh?

Carry on. I'm listening.

So after saying all that,

you still can't think of a solution?

You guys are always so harsh on Cat Lord.

Now, the Four Factions

have caused such a huge mess.

Why are you all backing down?

Please don't be mad, Lord Shu.

What Elder Hui did

was his own momentary confusion,

and had nothing to do with the three of us.

We are not trying to shirk responsibility.

It's just that this matter is really too tricky.

That's right.

Cat Lord is always charming and adorable,

and Lord Shu is intelligent and resourceful.

I'm sure you can come up with some countermeasures.

We are all ears.

We'll just do whatever you want us to do.

I can't be bothered to think about it.

Cat Lord, in my opinion,

to prevent intruders from leaking information

and causing a disaster, why not be thorough?

What do you mean by thorough?

Many people, many stories.

Those who appeared near Liu Alley that night should be…

Muted?

Eliminated without exception.

What are you suggesting?

That's the fastest way.

I have a poison that is colorless and odorless

and can be poured into wells.

Mortals drink it themselves

and it's hard for the authorities to investigate.

What nonsense!

Do you know how many people were in and out of Liu Alley yesterday?

Fifty-seven.

How many merchants are there around Liu Alley?

One hundred and twelve.

You want to kill them all?

The Demon Underworld has been in existence for nearly a thousand years.

If it is discovered,

the millions of demons will never live in peace again.

I am prioritizing the greater good.

But as you said it yourself,

it's Elder Hui's fault.

How can we make innocent mortals bear the consequences?

It's just a few hundred people.

It's not as much as the number of people who died in their palace coup.

Mortals don't value their lives.

Why should we be bound by the old ways?

As an assistant of Demon Lord,

how dare you equate following the demonic laws

with sticking to the old ways?

Demon law says that we shouldn't kill indiscriminately.

Of course I know that.

But it's just a few hundred people.

How can it be considered indiscriminate killing?

It's just a few hundred people?

Killing an innocent person is also considered indiscriminate killing!

Xiaozhen.

Call me "Cat Lord" in the Demon Underworld.

Cat Lord,

if mortals discover the existence of the Demon Underworld,

it will be out of control.

I'm doing this for the sake of the Demon Underworld.

What Lord Shu says makes sense.

- I also think-- - I'm the Cat Lord here.

No matter what,

I strongly oppose the idea of killing someone

for the sake of preventing any possible eventualities.

As the Cat Lord of the Demon Underworld,

I'm warning you.

No one…

is allowed to kill recklessly.

That's the rule!

Lord Shu,

please keep this in mind.

All right.

I'll do as you say.

I'll go and memorize the Demon Law.

Although the way Wu Zi Zhu proposed

is for the sake of the Demon Underworld,

it is indeed a bit too extreme.

It is likely to cause some unnecessary trouble.

I take full responsibility for this matter.

I will definitely handle it properly.

Dismissed.

Nice.

Not bad. This is interesting.

This is good.

Are you really mad at Wu Zi Shu?

He has always been like this.

He tends to be harsh with everyone…

except you.

I always thought I knew him well.

But I didn't expect

that mortals' lives are so insignificant to him.

In the eyes of mortals,

our lives as demons are insignificant, too.

Two hundred years ago,

I lived among mortals under the name of White Serpent.

That's when I met Young Master Duan.

We met through writing books.

He wrote about solving cases and adjudicating disputes,

while I wrote about demons and strange occurrences.

We were a match made in heaven.

He said he fell in love with me.

I believed him.

He said he'd accept all my good and bad sides.

I believed him, too.

He said he wouldn't leave me for the rest of my life.

I still believed him.

What happened next?

Later…

…he accidentally discovered my demonic form

and fled in panic.

- De… Demon! - Young Master Duan.

There's a demon here!

I thought I would never see him again.

But I didn't expect him to come back.

He even said he wanted to reconcile with me.

Bai, let's get married.

Young Master Duan,

what did you put in the wine?

You spiked the wine?

Get married?

Do you really consider yourself human?

Go to hell!

I will never forget his look,

baring his teeth, showing a fierce grimace.

How shameless…

this humble gentleman was.

You never talked to me about the past.

Why are you telling me all this today?

I'm not telling you this to grieve,

but to let you know…

Little Kitty,

that you shouldn't try to see through everyone around you.

There are two sides to everything in this world.

The closer you get to someone,

the harsher their other side gets.

Translated by Chloe Chow, Teo SY