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[The Unclouded Soul]

[Episode 9]

I'm dying of laughter!

Is it funny?

Yes.

Change your form.

You can do it.

Looks just like him!

Amazing!

I once experienced life in the human realm,

and I witnessed joy and sorrow, partings and reunions,

and the depth of parental love.

To say humans have no true love

is plainly biased.

Xiao Mu is naturally eccentric.

I usually

take the blame for him.

What he said just now was ill-chosen.

Everyone, just listen and let it pass.

Please don't take it to heart.

Meow.

-That's just like him! -That's just like him!

Go to the cliff now and reflect on your faults.

Anyone who pleads for her

will be punished as well.

Admit your mistake,

and I will let you go.

Fine.

Apologize to me,

and I'll let bygones be bygones.

What did you say?

You told us to change our forms,

and I did it better than anyone.

Why am I being punished?

You openly spoke for humans

and broke the demon rules. You deserve severe punishment.

Letting you reflect here

is already leniency.

And you still dare to push your luck?

Everything I said is true.

You may have your stance,

but you shouldn't have ignored the facts

and smeared humans like that.

You were misleading the minor demons.

If this continues,

they will only hate humans more,

and the conflict between the two races will never end.

Whether you're human or a demon,

the demon realm cannot tolerate divided loyalties.

Since you are in the Demons' Valley,

you can only stand with demons.

Even His Lordship no longer demands

that I choose one side or the other.

Why are you pressing me so hard?

Ever since I entered the Demons' Valley,

you've been targeting me at every turn.

I have swallowed my pride and tried to appease you,

yet you only escalated.

I'm going to speak with His Lordship about this.

you stubborn old fool.

You've been poisoning His Lordship with your heretical ideas.

Today I'll teach you a lesson.

You're actually used...

Yes.

It's the Demon-binding Rope.

Remember this, Xiao Yao.

As long as I'm here,

I will never allow you to disrupt Demon Hearts.

When you sincerely admit your mistake,

the Demon-binding Rope will release itself.

I've done nothing wrong!

I've done nothing wrong!

If Xiao Dadan knows

I'm being bullied like this by a cat…

Are you cold?

Are you hungry?

Who are you?

Are you Xiao Ming or Xiao Mu?

Xiao Mu punished you

only to teach you a lesson.

How about this?

Starting today,

you'll water the camellias

on the back hill for 3 days straight,

and we'll let this matter go.

It's getting late.

Go back and get some rest.

Since when do you care so much about flowers?

Every flower and blade of grass has life.

Of course I care.

Don't you only care about His Lordship?

Yes.

But

His Lordship protects all living things.

What I am doing is helping ease his burden.

Don't overthink it.

Let's go.

You're so beautiful.

Right?

I knew that today, I...

I've been exposed.

By whom?

How could she tell when you're so convincing?

I know. I thought I looked very convincing too.

Have you ever seen a cat demon that cares about camellias?

No.

Neither have I.

You should have tried to be more convincing.

Right?

Next time.

Let's go. Xiao Mu has gone into cultivation.

Go back and get some sleep.

He definitely won't find out.

Watch out!

The Demon-binding Rope?

Why such a heavy punishment?

If I could leave on my own,

would I need you to risk yourselves to rescue me?

Alright. Go now.

If Xiao Mu discovers this,

you will be punished just like me.

Hurry. Go.

What are you doing?

You're just leaving because she told you to?

She didn't...

Let's think of another way.

Don't come back.

Try to make yourself comfortable, okay?

Let's go. Let's go.

Stop shushing me.

So annoying.

This Demon-binding Rope can not only trap demons

but also suppress their spiritual power,

making the captive feel like

their internal organs are being crushed by boulders.

What should we do?

Xiao Yao said

she's fine.

Luoluo,

Xiao Yao only said that to reassure us.

How could she possibly be fine?

Well...

what should we do?

With our power,

we can't undo the Demon-binding Rope.

Let's go to Youning Cave.

What for?

To find help.

Help from whom?

His Lordship. Who else?

My Lord?

Stay away from me.

When did I

displease you, My Lord?

You know perfectly well.

I asked you to teach the minor demons magic,

not to treat them as enemies.

Xiao Yao's power is still weak,

yet you punished her with the Demon-binding Rope.

Even a great demon could not endure that.

How can she?

My Lord,

Xiao Yao has grown reckless

because of your favoritism.

If we don't restrain her now,

what if something goes wrong in the future?

Are you going to

put yourself at risk again?

Put myself at risk? Nonsense!

I told you to undo it.

Xiao Yao spoke openly for humans today.

Aren't you even a little worried?

What is there to worry about?

Xiao... Xiao Yao...

has lived among... humans for years.

Of course she has...

Of course...

she has more... experience than the minor demons.

I-If she said... something wrong,

it... was only normal.

N-No need to take it seriously.

You're right, My Lord.

I was being unreasonable.

If you're truly worried about Xiao Yao,

I can

accompany you to untie her.

That... that...

That won't... be necessary.

Well... we...

Don't say anything.

Just run!

These students today—

I really can't teach them anymore.

Little grass,

I'm glad I still have you to keep me company.

Otherwise, this night would be so boring.

Little grass, you're so nice.

Xiao Yao.

Are you hungry?

I brought you some food.

Didn't I tell you not to come?

It's very dangerous.

But you really look like him this time, Dali.

Come closer. Let me see.

This face.

This skin.

This gaze.

Dali, you deserve top marks.

With these top marks,

should I report to His Lordship

and ask him to undo this Demon-binding Rope?

No.

Why?

I just refused his protection.

Going to him for help now

would be too embarrassing.

You're a minor demon.

You don't need to act tough.

Having someone to rely on is a good thing.

Dali, remember this.

Even minor demons have pride.

Look.

The moon is almost full.

Let me tell you.

The full moon of the 12th lunar month is my birthday.

Every year on that day,

my dad would take me to eat shrimp and eel noodles.

Shrimp and eel noodles?

Yes.

He would only order one bowl.

He said he didn't like it,

but actually he just didn't want to spend money.

I would tell him I couldn't finish it,

then share half the noodles and half the toppings with him.

♪ Fear that the red thread that bound us, the vows we engraved ♪

♪ The "forever" we swore are meant to miss their mark ♪

It's just that this year

I won't be able to spend it with him.

I hope he'll

treat himself to a whole bowl.

♪ Afraid of the exchanged life and death, the arrows blocking the way ♪

♪ The chains that are hard to break, hard to distinguish ♪

He will.

Hmm.

♪ Perhaps it's all for nothing ♪

Thank you, Dali. You're so kind.

♪ Love and hate are nothing more ♪

This is for you.

♪ Than a scene we rush through ♪

Little grass for a little flower.

♪ Afraid of giving my true heart ♪

♪ The obsession that rises like magpies ♪

♪ Boiling hot ♪

My Lord.

I cannot continue being the teacher.

Please choose another suitable teacher

for the minor demons.

Xiao Yao

has grown unruly

because of your favoritism.

She's corrupting all the minor demons.

They even transformed

into your appearance to scare me.

My Lord.

My Lord?

My...

My Lord!

Even His Lordship has been corrupted!

[Three-Delicacy Noodles] [Shrimp and Eel Noodles]

Coming!

Take care.

Three seafood noodles! Light on soup!

Please have a seat!

I'll be right there.

[Xu's Noodles]

Excuse me, one more bowl here.

This way, please.

Please have a seat.

[Xu's Noodles]

Is it just you, sir?

Is this the biggest noodle shop in Pingjiang?

You can't find

a bigger one than us.

One bowl of spicy soup noodles.

Right this way, sir.

It's crowded in the morning,

so you'll have to share a table.

Take a seat.

What toppings would you like?

Shrimp and eel.

Extra green onions or no green onions?

Ex-

With more soup or less soup?

Toppings on the side or mixed in?

Excuse me!

Coming!

Delicious.

Excuse me!

I've left the money here!

Alright!

Take care, sir!

This taste is amazing!

Sir, have you decided what to order?

Excuse me!

Let me know when you've decided.

One bowl of shrimp noodles with more soup,

extra green onions, extra toppings,

and toppings on the side.

Alright! One shrimp noodles!

More soup, extra green onions, extra toppings, and toppings on the side!

Got it!

Excuse me.

Coming!

Sir, have you decided?

One shrimp and eel noodles.

Alright.

More soup.

Yes.

Extra...

Extra...

You mean...

Extra...

Extra green onions.

Extra...

Extra toppings?

Yes.

Toppings on the side.

Would you like your noodles firm or soft?

Firm, please.

Alright.

One shrimp and eel noodles!

More soup, extra green onions, extra toppings, and toppings on the side!

Got it!

Crab roe noodles for table 5!

Hurry up!

Coming!

Almost ready!

Sir.

Here are your noodles.

Enjoy.

Sirs, take care.

Coming!

Just a moment!

Goodbye, sir.

Two bowls of crab roe noodles, more soup, extra green onions.

Alright, one moment.

Eel noodles, no green onions, and toppings on the side.

Got it!

Excuse me, are my noodles ready?

Coming right up!

Sir, your noodles.

Enjoy.

Waiter, I've left the money on the table.

Alright, take care!

Today I'm personally inspecting you

to see who can transform into my appearance.

Whoever looks the most like me

will be rewarded.

I...

can't.

I'll practice later.

I can't do it.

I dare not.

I can!

We can only do it together.

-Because before, we... -Because you two did it before.

How did you know?

Why do you think I know?

Oh no.

You're such a pig!

Hmm...

Take care, sir.

Sir.

You've been occupying this table all day

and only ordered this one bowl of noodles.

Would you like anything else?

If not, we're about to close.

Yes.

Let me use your kitchen.

I'll make the noodles, and you'll eat.

Is it not enough?

It is.

After watching all day,

even a fool would have learned it by now.

How could it be difficult for me?

Take it slow.

Low heat.

Oil at medium-high heat.

Then add the eggs.

Why isn't it done yet?

Have a taste.

If the taste isn't right,

I'll try again.

How does it taste?

Why is it so terrible?

It's indeed not good enough.

I'll go improve it.

Sir.

Perhaps we should call it a day.

It's getting late. Let's get some rest,

shall we?

One ingot of silver per taste,

until the taste is right.

Deal!

Xiao Yao.

Wake up.

A full day and night should be enough

for you to reflect on where you went wrong, right?

If you admit your mistake,

I'll let you go,

so you won't suffer more than you can bear.

What did I do wrong?

I'm doing just fine here.

I'm quite at ease.

If you have any more tricks, bring them on.

You may go.

You're naturally intelligent,

but you act far too unrestrained.

Plus, you're different from both humans and demons.

If you do not restrain your nature

and discipline yourself,

I'm afraid you'll one day become a calamity to both realms.

Are you done talking?

I've said all I needed to say.

Are you leaving or not?

If I truly had the ability to bring ruin to both realms,

you would not be able to defeat me.

A calamity?

A calamity can last for ages.

I can live a very long time.

Xiao Yao.

Dali!

Dali!

Dali!

I'm finally out!

I'm finally out.

You were going to visit me, weren't you?

You're truly my good friend.

So this is how you usually

treat Dali Flower?

You're...

the real one?

Does it matter?

It does. So last night...

Today is the 15th day of the 12th lunar month.

Come on. I'll take you to eat birthday noodles.

So... that was you last night?

What do you think?

Luoluo.

Luoluo!

Luoluo!

What is it?

Xiao Yao's birthday is coming up.

What do you think we should give her as a gift?

I already have it prepared.

I've saved up lots and lots of delicious treats.

I'll give them all to her

and let her pick whatever she likes.

You always talk about food.

Once food is eaten,

it's gone by the next day.

Nothing remains.

I just want to

give her what I think is the best.

You're certainly sincere with Xiao Yao.

You're never willing to give me treats.

If you like them, I can give you some too.

Just keep them for yourself.

Let me ask you something.

Who are you closer with, me or Xiao Yao?

You...

and Xiao Yao

are both my very best friends.

Well,

most of the things Xiao Yao likes

are from the human realm.

Yes.

And we can't conjure money right now,

so how are we supposed to buy her anything there?

But we are demons.

We've learned so many demonic arts.

We should put them to use.

Didn't our teacher say?

A beautiful appearance is most effective for bewitching humans.

[Dade Tea House]

You must be lying.

At this hour, all the noodle shops should be closed.

Where could we possibly get noodles now?

Just follow me.

[Xu's Noodles]

This noodle shop

usually closes after dark.

Why is it still open today?

[Three-Delicacy Noodles] [Shrimp and Eel Noodles]

Sir, you're here.

We've been keeping the stove burning for you.

I won't need to trouble you with the rest.

-Thank you, sir. -Thank you, sir.

Let's go.

Let's go.

You sent everyone away,

so who's going to make the noodles?

Come with me.

Ma'am,

please have a seat.

Ma'am.

What would you like to eat tonight?

Shrimp and eel noodles.

Hmm.

Spicy soup or non-spicy broth?

Spicy soup.

With more or less soup?

Extra green onions or no green onions?

With more soup and extra green onions.

Toppings on the side or mixed in?

On the side.

And add a fried egg.

I have one last question.

Do you want the noodles firm or soft?

A bit soft.

Spicy soup noodles with more soup.

Extra green onions, toppings on the side, shrimp and eel.

Alright!

Please wait a moment.

Coming right up.

Where did you learn to make this?

It smells amazing.

Try it.

How is it?

These are the best noodles I've ever had.

♪ Cliffside streams flow, pine scents fill my sleeves as I sleep ♪

Eat up.

After midnight,

♪ What year will cranes return? The moss covers another tower ♪

it won't be your birthday anymore.

♪ Brew iced moon springs, the stone pot brims with sunset glows ♪

♪ Wind sweeps the empty court; writing the seasons ♪

Eat up.

♪ When wind breaks the best tree, the swan grows thin with grief ♪

♪ On the mountains, there's a monologue in the mountains ♪

♪ Drunk in the pavilion, vines climb up my sleeves ♪

♪ Smiling with an empty cup; this heart is the harbor ♪

♪ Cool dew freezes the day, mist and rain veil the drifting boat ♪

♪ Eternal night won't stay, but thankfully there are memories to keep ♪

♪ Moon shifts stars, wind stirs curtains at the window ♪

♪ Waiting only for a glance from you in this lifetime ♪

I heard

that humans believe

if you blow out red candles on your birthday,

your wishes will come true.

That's just something to trick children.

Is that so?

But at your age,

♪ Holding your hand, we watch the shifting stars together ♪

aren't you just a child to me?

♪ I brew years of romance and longing into wine ♪

♪ Holding your hand, we roam free and happy together ♪

♪ Eternal sorrows end, the broken cocoon becomes an ark ♪

♪ Holding your hand, we watch the shifting stars together ♪

What wish did you make?

Guess.

♪ I boil away my worries with dew and strands of hair ♪

To roam the vast world

♪ Holding your hand, we roam free and happy together ♪

at will.

How did you know that?

♪ Three lives of joy, growing old with one heart ♪

That was my wish last year.

This year I wished for…

Waiter!

A bowl of noodles!

I'm starving.

Coming, sir.

Just noodles, plain noodles.

Nothing added.

Hurry, hurry!

I'm hungry!

Enjoy, sir.

Waiter!

Check, please!

Waiter,

is this a rip-off shop?

I said I only wanted plain noodles,

no toppings.

You added all this stuff.

I'm not paying for it.

I only have these few coins.

We're celebrating something today.

This bowl of noodles is on the house.

It's free?

You should've said so earlier.

Then I wouldn't have eaten this bowl of noodles.

You want more?

Then I'll make you another one.

No, no, no.

I can't eat anymore.

I'm full.

What are you celebrating?

Today...

is the birthday of an important person.

You should have told me earlier.

Sit, sit.

Let's chat.

What a coincidence. It's a double celebration.

Today

is also my precious daughter's birthday.

I'm...

I'm only telling you this.

Don't tell anyone else.

Every year

on my precious daughter's birthday,

I would bring her here for a bowl of noodles.

Her favorite is these

fried eel noodles.

This is expensive.

How could I afford it?

I'd buy just one bowl for her to eat.

I told her I didn't like noodles,

and she said, "Dad,"

"if you don't like noodles,"

"you can eat the toppings."

"There are eggs and eel

in them."

I knew she was being filial,

and I wanted her to eat more

and grow up quickly,

so I pretended to be angry

to make her eat.

Then she insisted that I eat.

And guess what happened in the end?

With one egg,

she ate the yolk

and I ate the white.

I don't know why,

but they say she turned into a demon.

My daughter and I never had a single peaceful day,

all because of demons.

But...

how could she have become one?

I've only told you this.

Don't tell anyone else.

♪ Fear that the red thread that bound us, the vows we engraved ♪

♪ The "forever" we swore are meant to miss their mark ♪

I've been looking for her for a long time

but couldn't find her.

♪ Afraid of the exchanged life and death, the arrows blocking the way ♪

Maybe it's better that way.

Otherwise, we'd just be running for our lives together,

♪ The chains that are hard to break, hard to distinguish ♪

forever.

♪ Perhaps it's all for nothing ♪

♪ Love and hate are nothing more ♪

♪ Than a scene we rush through ♪

My daughter can't be a demon.

She can't be.

Even if she were,

♪ The armor I dare not cast away ♪

she'd be a good demon.

♪ The red cheeks ♪

You'll never catch her.

I will never...

♪ Cold ♪

let you catch her.

You...

♪ Perhaps it's all for nothing ♪

will never catch her.

♪ A thousand years is just ♪

You'll never...

♪ A fleeting moment's grand display ♪

catch her.

Go now.

♪ You and I are like grass and trees meeting in the depths of the clouds ♪

He hasn't gone far.

♪ Like the red thread strung together, hanging on a sharp sword ♪

Or you'll regret it.

♪ Waiting for the heartbeat to shatter time ♪

♪ The chains of fate ♪

♪ Belong to us, in the blink of an eye, it's 1,000 years ♪

♪ You and I meet across mountains and rivers, under the bright moon ♪

♪ The obsession that rises like magpies ♪

♪ Both flushing ♪

[Tea]

♪ Waiting to walk hand in hand through the chessboard of fate ♪

♪ The carefree moments that belong to us ♪

[Pingjiang Prefecture]

♪ Moments ♪

Hey.

It's the middle of the night.

What are you doing wandering around?

Hand over

everything valuable

you've got on you.

I'm talking to you.

Didn't you hear me?

If you want to live, get lost.

You're asking for death!

You dare mess with him? You're asking for death!

♪ A thousand years have flowed by ♪

Little girl!

You know demonic art?

♪ Turning into tears that brim over my eyes ♪

♪ And the moonlight to heal sorrow ♪

♪ The sweetness of the world always tastes like the first time ♪

Why are you back?

♪ The joys and sorrows in my dreams ♪

I didn't gather enough morning dew at the Moon-Gazing Terrace

to make tea.

♪ Transformed into a farewell song, stirring the soul ♪

The birthday noodles you made were delicious.

I wanted a few more bowls.

♪ And into wind and rain, drifting and swirling ♪

But didn't you always

♪ The ship of fate always faces the waves ♪

want to return to the human realm?

♪ From now on, someone will share all my love and hatred ♪

Life

is short.

One should follow their heart in the moment.

♪ Together, we explore mountains and rivers with one heart ♪

As for what comes later,

♪ From now on, someone will share all my dreams and my drinks ♪

who knows?

♪ With an extra pair of eyes, we admire the sun, moon, and stars together ♪

♪ The joys and sorrows in my dreams ♪

♪ Transformed into a farewell song, stirring the soul ♪

♪ And into wind and rain, drifting and swirling ♪

♪ The ship of fate always faces the waves ♪

♪ From now on, someone will share all my love and hatred ♪

So are you still leaving?

Well, I can't leave now anyway.

♪ Together, we explore mountains and rivers with one heart ♪

♪ From now on, someone will share all my dreams and my drinks ♪

How could I bring myself to do it?

♪ With an extra pair of eyes, we admire the sun, moon, and stars together ♪

♪ From now on, the moon fears waning, the waves long for the returning tide ♪

♪ I carry an extra touch of care in my heart and on my brow ♪

♪ From now on, with reckless courage and mutual longing ♪

♪ Giving up three lives of marriage just for ♪

♪ Our wishes ♪

Did you see your father?

Yes.

I followed him for a long time,

but in the end, I held back from calling out to him.

I didn't want to bring him danger.

His daughter

has indeed become a demon.

Things can never go back to how they were.

Xiao Yao.

You will have a better future.

Although midnight has already passed,

may I make one more wish?

Go on.

I heard those demon-hunting sects

have a technique

called sword flight.

It's riding on swords in the sky.

Can demon arts do that too?

Easy peasy.

One more time!

Do it again!

It's so beautiful!

Then pick the one you like best.

This one. This one.