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Episode 16

Fragrance of the Past.

Pass it to me.

Snotty!

Snotty! It's not that we don't want to play with you.

It's just that you can't play with us!

Out of breath and looking weak,

one small fall, you're down all week!

Out of breath and looking weak,

one small fall, you're down all week!

Out of breath and looking weak

one small fall, you're down all week!

Out of breath…

Who did that?

He can't play with you, but I can.

You think you're worthy?

Run!

I heard you're family.

Let's make incense together.

I want plum blossom bud and azalea.

- Is this enough? - More!

I want cured tea dust too.

Tulips, patchouli, and licorice as well.

White honey too.

Exquisite

Young Master Pei, you came all the way here

to attend this event.

Why are the spices you present

so ordinary?

Master An, there's something you don't know.

My incense only burns for one person.

Do you like it, Your Highness?

Yes.

Back when we were young, the garden was full of flowers.

That bygone spring…

However,

you've been preparing for the Scented Duel for so long.

You even came all the way here

to burn this incense of our memories.

It's not worth it.

I heard that some poets write poems for the world,

while some write for just one person.

I don't make incense for everyone.

I just want to please one person.

Right now, we have a rare incense

made by Master Anbilo.

It's the finale of the Scented Duel.

Please enjoy it.

It's Master An's incense.

Master An's incense?

He hasn't made an incense in nearly three years.

This trip was worth it.

Indeed.

It's a Si Horn Cup.

It's so big.

The carving is exquisite.

It's hard to come by.

This incense burner was carved from a Linyi Tongtian Si's horn.

It's a rare item.

But in terms of value,

it can't be compared to the spices inside.

What is the name of this incense?

It's Zhiling Incense!

Zhiling Incense?

So this is Zhiling Incense.

I heard it's Master An's new creation.

It's made from the spiritual energy of heaven and earth.

Its fragrance can drift to the highest heaven

and carry for miles.

If you are constantly soaked in it,

it can keep you young and energetic.

How is it made?

The main ingredient is phoenix feathers.

The dragon scales are ground into powder.

I blended in storax balsam, frankincense, ambergris, and hundreds of spices.

I let the blend sit for 100 days before completion.

Phoenix feathers and dragon scales?

He's just acting mysterious.

Those things from the legends don't exist in the real world.

Don't say that about Master An.

He must have his reasons.

Is he being serious?

Why does it smell like poop?

Shh! Please refrain from saying more.

How could you question Master An?

The incense made by Master An is unparalleled.

Mortals like us haven't reached the level

to be able to enjoy it.

What a foul stench.

Mr. Xie.

What do you think of my incense?

This one?

It really stinks.

This incense is indeed extraordinary.

It's somewhat, uh…

refreshingly earthy.

It's like the sun in spring and the snow in winter.

It's the beginning of everything.

It's wonderful!

- How amazing! - How amazing!

Has the people's taste gotten so unique

after I was away from Chang'an for years?

It's wonderful!

Brilliant!

Bravo!

What would you rank this incense?

Master An, you made it yourself.

How can we judge it?

I'm asking you, what tier does my incense belong to?

Uh… of course,

it's a Rare incense!

Ordinary

Rare

It's a Rare.

Mr. Gao, what about you?

Hmm?

Rare

Uh…

Rare

Lady Wu.

What do you think?

In my opinion,

although the previous incenses fell short,

they at least had a fragrant scent.

Master An, your incense…

What about it?

It smells like a barn.

A barn?

Doesn't it?

You're still the same as when we were kids.

You don't hold back at all.

Everyone, what do you think?

It does smell like manure.

That's right.

It does smell like dung.

You see? I'm not the only one who thinks so.

You're all still wet behind the ears.

You don't know anything!

Zhiling Incense…

Zhiling Incense

was the result of my monstrous effort.

The "dragon scales" in the incense are the scales of the Ling Carp.

The "phoenix feathers"

is the feather of a white goose.

Although it's common,

the method of extraction is extremely particular.

The more terrified and distressed a goose is,

the richer the fragrance

of the lower plume of its mandibles.

With pure intent, I rise.

All spirits and stars align.

Dark miasma, be shattered.

Let all evil be dispelled.

Begone!

Where's Wu Zhen?

I know your pain.

Anbilo has committed too many senseless murders.

I understand that you controlled him to stop the killings

and get your revenge.

But this body belongs to him.

Even if you use this to relieve your hatred,

this is only a temporary solution.

How…

How did you know?

I am Cat Lord from the Demon Underworld of Chang'an.

The human world is complicated.

Why don't you…

come back to the Demon Underworld with me?

I'll find you a body at the pawn shop,

help you cultivate, and punish the villains for you.

I'll make things right for you.

Demon Underworld?

Cat Lord?

My lord.

Now that it's settled,

let's go back to the Demon Underworld

and explain things to "them" first.

My lord!

Ling Xiao!

At the end of the day,

all you want is to send me to those people!

Sir, no one's found in the east wing.

Sir, no one's found in the west wing.

Sir, no one's found in the north wing.

No need to report anymore.

Only report when you find him.

Cat Lord, you say?

You have no demonic powers.

You liar!

Over there!

Is that Wu Zhen?

But how did they get there?

They couldn't have flown there, could they?

Hey!

That's impossible.

I knew you're stalling for time.

Before I deal with them,

I'll take care of you first, you liar!

Huh?

There's something on the back of his neck.

Are you all right?

Wu Zhen!

Wu Zhen!

Wu Zhen, are you all right?

Little Zhuyu!

I didn't know you had that in you.

Why didn't you tell me?

Commander Mei, that was so cool!

Where's my sword, Commander Mei?

I'm doomed. I'm really the worst one in the Mei family from now on.

Commander Mei, have you considered joining the Imperial Patrol Guards?

Commander Mei, will you consider joining us?

- Commander Mei! - Little Zhuyu!

- I'll get going. - All right.

Little Zhuyu, I really can't believe it.

- How did you do that? - Seriously, have you considered joining?

Come over here.

Why didn't you ask me to come over?

Young Master Pei, here's the Unicorn Horn Resin.

Help me!

You'd better mind your own business. Scram!

Sir, if you save my life,

I, Pei Jiya of Kunzhou, am at your service.

Let's go. Hurry.

In thoughts of you, both my friend and foe

By blood's call, heed my command!

He can draw talismans

and his moves are similar to my savior's.

Does Mei Zhuyu have something to do with Changxi Palace?

You're a demon.

You should be killed.

But I won't kill you.

I know that during the Scented Duel, you didn't mean to hurt the innocent.

You chose Anbilo as a deterrent

so they wouldn't kill again

for their own interests.

He has sinned many times.

The law will punish him accordingly.

He will live with fear every night.

But you

can't let go of your hatred.

Do you really want to feed on resentment

for all eternity?

Stars of the Supreme Mystery,

shift with no fixed form.

With wisdom bright as a mirror,

let the six spirits find peace.

Disperse!

It's you.

Did Anbilo do this?

Yes.

For his own selfish desires,

he's killed so many people.

I can't believe it…

Why are you here?

I remembered what Anbilo said when he was possessed,

so I came here looking for clues.

This is where he lived two months ago.

I guessed it has something to do with the Scented Duel,

so I came to take a look.

Me too.

Unfortunately…

these are the only mangled remains.

You're wrong.

When Her Majesty heard about the Scented Duel,

she was enraged.

She was going to cancel the next Scented Duel.

It took Consort Mei and Princess Yuanzhen some time

for Her Majesty to change her mind.

The Scented Duel is a public event.

We can't cancel it just because of one person.

Therefore, His Majesty has issued a decree.

In the future, incense ingredients derived from animals that were killed

are banned from the Scented Duel.

Also, it must not be too extravagant.

The best incense should be one that is accessible to all common people.

Anbilo will be excluded from the Scented Duel.

I heard that no one saw him off when he left the city today.

A group of people even chased him and threw vegetables at him.

If we could…

stop those noblemen in the city

who spend a fortune on incenses

regardless of the quality and just for the luxury,

this was probably for the better.

Lady Wu, you and Her Majesty are on the same page.

Her Majesty is worried about you.

She asked you to come to the palace in a few days.

Got it.

What should I call you?

A goose.

Goose…

It's a goose.

With curved neck, you sing to the sky.

White feathers float on emerald water, red webbed feet stir the clear ripples.

Wu Zhen.

You're getting rusty.

I'll give you a copy of the Three Character Classic.

Mind your own business.

When did you get here?

When you were reciting the poem about geese.

Lady Wu was naming the goose.

Naming the goose?

Do we have to build a monument for it

when we make goose soup?

Watch your mouth.

You're scaring my Feathers.

I'm scaring your feathers?

Feathers!

That's his name.

From now on, you're my Feathers.

Your feathers?

- Hmm? - Huh?

Guess who I am.

You can't see me, can you?

You can't see me, right? Right?

On this trip,

I got some new goods.

A master of spells

sold me this invisibility cloak.

Do you really think this has something to do with spells?

Let's not talk about this first.

You…

I only went on a trip for three months

and I've already become a grandfather.

Isn't that too fast?

- You… - Hmm?

You.

You.

Whose kid is it?

Uncle Wu.

Duke Wu.

I, Mei Zhuyu, greet Duke Wu.

Not bad! Not bad at all.

You, I see often.

You, I haven't seen in a long time.

As for you, it's our first meeting.

Hello, everyone.

If you hadn't come back, I would've thought I lost my father.

I only heard that

two men have moved into our house.

In Chang'an, everyone's saying different things

and putting their bets.

I'm very concerned.

So you came home to watch the fun.

No, I'm just worried about my youngest daughter.

So…

you know,

which one of them is my son-in-law?

Which one do you like, Father?

Me?

It's hard to choose.

It's hard to choose?

Uh-huh.

Then hold your grandchild first.

Wu Zhen.

Uh… Young Master Mei.

May I know what you think about Zhen'er--

Uncle Wu.

Young Master Mei moved in because of me.

I came to Chang'an to propose to Wu Zhen.

Please give me permission to do so.

Uh…

Uh… Ah…

Wu Zhen.

Are you going to ask about Liu Taizhen?

What happened to Lady Liu?

Why did you attend the Scented Duel instead?

I thought I'd have a chance to see her that day.

Why are you in such a hurry to ask about her?

I've been copying the Demon Tales lately.

I want to finish it and show it to her.

I was invited by Mr. Ling Xiao

to attend the Scented Duel.

As for Liu Taizhen…

she's sick.

She's sick? What's wrong with her?

Is it serious? Is she going to die?

Did she see the doctor?

Calm down.

She's fine.

But she's not in Chang'an City.

She…

will be back in three days.

Three days?

You're a cultivator,

and yet you're using dark magic to absorb the Rabbit Demon's essence.

It seems other prey came knocking at my door.

Drunken Moon

Finish it quickly and mind your own business.

It's just a question about someone.

Why are you so impatient?

Young Master Pei, what should we do now?

Forget it.

After all, my savior can teach me spells

and help me become stronger.

Since he's in a hurry,

lets take care of his business first.

Mei manor

Why? It doesn't make sense.

She didn't seem to be in any serious condition.

What are you mumbling about?

You walking around is making me dizzy.

Lady Liu didn't attend the Scented Duel.

So what?

She seemed to be in good health.

Why did she suddenly fall sick?

Mortals have short lives.

It's normal for you to be sick.

Are you demons

going to stay in my house?

Demons have things to do, too.

Why would I stay in a mortal's house?

Aren't you in my house?

I'm here to recuperate.

It's a special case, understand?

Yes.

That means if there's special circumstance,

you'll still stay in my house.

Of course.

Let me tell you something.

I once saw a big White Serpent at Lady Liu's house.

A White Serpent?

It's as thick as a bucket and about 40 feet tall.

A White Serpent as huge as that one…

it must be a demon.

Do you think Lady Liu

is sick because of that White Serpent demon?

Well…

I'll only know when I see it.

Are you saying

that the Zhuan monster from the hot spring

and the demons from the massage parlor are competing for business?

I heard your manor has been quite lively lately.

You haven't had time to come to the Demon Underworld.

I don't know how to handle something.

I want you to help me.

There are things even you can't handle?

I think you're very smart, Lord Shu.

There's nothing you can't do.

Wait.

Why do I feel like Hu Zhu mentioned this to me?

I think she told me a long time ago.

Perhaps…

they're fighting again.

These are the accounts of the hot springs and massage parlors.

Let's look at it together.

We'll see what the problem is.

I hate checking ledgers.

It gives me a headache.

Liu Manor

She's still not back at this hour.

Little Loach, you…

I mean, Grandpa, what are you doing?

Since she won't be back anytime soon,

and they won't let you in,

what are you waiting for?

Why don't you show me around?

I've been staying at your place for so long.

It's so boring.

Where do you want to go?

Let's go eat.

You?

You're not even that big. What do you want to eat?

Hey.

Stop! I'll bring you around. I'll take you to eat.

Let's eat!

Grandpa, not only are there many local delicacies in Chang'an,

but there are also delicacies from the south of the Western Regions.

There's mutton in hot broth and braided beef intestines up ahead.

Of course, there's my favorite thousand-layer pastry.

The chicken in rice wine lees here is pretty good too.

- Grandpa, you… - Take care.

- Wait, Grandpa? - Take care.

Where did the loach come from?

- Come buy this… - Sir.

I'll take this one.

I saw a loach on it just now.

- I'll get you another one. - I want this one.

All right then.

- Here, take it. - Thank you.

Take care.

Grandpa, are you all right?

He hit my head.

I can't believe he hit me on the head with a spider fence!

You should be glad.

Did you not see the knife in his hand?

Fragrant Ink

What kind of shop is this?

Why is it so dark?

It's an ink shop.

They sell ink here.

This is not to my taste.

Shh.

It's not for eating.

It's for drawing.

Drawing?

I see.

This black color is for drawing me, right?

I doubt they can capture my dignified demeanor.

I'm out of ink.

I came to buy some good ones.

- Shopkeeper. - Yes?

Young Master Mei Si, it's been a while.

I'd like some high-grade storax balsam smoke ink.

Unfortunately, a wealthy patron came two days ago

and bought all the good ink.

All of it?

Yes.

We couldn't even sell for one tael for months.

But someone bought them all this time.

It's just that I didn't have enough stock.

But I need ink urgently.

Hold on.

Young Master Mei Si, you can try this if you're interested.

It's for consignment.

Look.

It's rich and glossy.

This is definitely good stuff.

It's top-notch.

Of course.

It's better than storax balsam smoke ink.

Mm.

- I'll take it. - All right.

- Thank you, sir. - Take care, Young Master Mei Si.

Shu

Lord of Destruction.

I finally got to be with her today.

You are merely a residual soul.

Even if the Heavenly Emperor were here, I won't let him disturb us.

Translated by Scarlet