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(Moonlit Reunion)

(Episode 35)

(Yuzhen Parlour)

Fourth Master Si.

Why do you fancy me?

Why?

What reason could there be for this?

Of course there's a reason.

Why do you fancy me?

Since when did you fall for me?

Lady Liu.

We were childhood sweethearts.

I knew that you would be my future bride since childhood.

What other reason is there?

Childhood sweethearts, huh?

I suppose this portrait is a portrait of your childhood sweetheart.

No wonder.

I felt like something was missing in my room.

So, you had the portrait with you.

The Liu Tai Zhen whom you first knew,

the Liu Tai Zhen you fancied and were engaged to,

I'm not her.

The Liu Tai Zhen, who was your childhood sweetheart,

the Liu Tai Zhen who fancied you,

she died ten years ago.

Everyone knew about this.

Lady Liu fell off a cliff by accident when she was still a child.

And, she had a close shave.

But has this never occurred to you guys?

She's just an ordinary mortal.

And, she fell off a cliff.

How could she come back to life?

As the Serpent Lord,

I frequently tread the Mortal Realm.

It was inconvenient for me to proceed while using my old identity.

Therefore, I borrowed her body.

Liu Gong Shen only knew that his daughter had returned in one piece.

He had no idea that we were actually different individuals

even though we may look the same.

But...

But Miss Zhen is a demon as well.

But she's still Miss Zhen.

She's an outlier.

She became a demon while she was still a human.

Therefore, she's a demi-demon.

But my case is different.

It's you, huh?

I thought it was Xiao Mu or Brother Chi Hua.

What are you reading?

I stole some martial arts manuals from here.

I'm studying them right now.

Not long after this,

I'll become both a cultivator and a demon with immense power.

I'll roam between the two realms as the most powerful demon in the world.

What's the matter?

I'm going to steal the arts of Changxi Palace.

Why aren't you panicking?

You can learn them all you like.

Ask me if you have any questions. I'll teach you.

Are you belittling me here?

These Daoist arts and demonic arts are fundamentally opposed.

They cannot be merged.

If you do learn them both, you'll be a pioneer.

I'm the Cat Lord of Chang'an, right?

Who knows? Maybe I'm a rare genius.

So, you...

You aren't her, huh?

You're not her.

I'm sorry.

I shouldn't have hidden the truth for so long.

I thought

the bonds between mortals were fleeting.

I thought you would fall for someone else easily

as long as I ignored you.

- You thought, huh? - I thought...

How could a demon like you know the feelings of a mortal?

What gives you the right to judge us?

No wonder Lady Liu became an entirely different person ten years ago.

She ignored me all of a sudden.

I thought that I'd done something to irk her.

I would've never expected

that you weren't Lady Liu at all.

Return Lady Liu to me.

Take your time to observe and learn.

How is it? Have you gotten a reply from her?

Or did she send you home with her scolding?

You should've gotten used to it by now.

Forget it. Let's drop the topic.

I came here today because I have good news for you.

- I... - I want to be alone.

Rain Dragon of Chang'an.

Are you here to overcome your trial and ascend to greater heights?

That's right!

Before one's ascension, all Rain Dragons must go through this trial.

We will start if you are ready.

I'm ready.

I'm ready!

What's wrong?

Why haven't I turned into a Rain Dragon?

Naturally, you didn't pass the trial.

I suppose you do have dragon scales now.

However, you are bound by worldly desires and affairs.

There are certain things you need to give up on

in order to turn into a Rain Dragon.

Take a bite.

Darned mortal. Do I look like a vegetarian to you?

You must be afraid of me.

Puny mortal, how dare you not kneel in front of my presence?

I can forgive you for being obsessed with drawing in the past.

But now?

You picked up cockfighting, dog handling, and playing with mud loaches!

Father, it's not a mud loach.

Little Loach, I'll protect you!

Hide under my arms!

I thought you desired the marriage.

What? You think you can cancel it just like that?

That's right! I regret it now.

I'm unhappy with it. I'm not marrying Lady Liu.

She wanted to know why you declined the marriage.

It's better for me to be known as an irresponsible man

than putting Lady Liu on the spot.

It's already tough enough for her to yield and bow to mortal customs.

How could I let her be bound by mortal rules when it comes to her marriage?

So, in his heart,

we demons were never meant to be hunted and reviled by all.

We should lead a carefree and unrestrained life instead, huh?

It's all because of them! They foiled my great plan!

Don't leave!

I haven't transformed yet!

Don't leave! I haven't transformed yet!

Don't leave!

Lady Wu Zhen.

What are you doing here?

Senior, I need your help with something.

Please tell me.

Help!

Help!

- Lu Yang! - Brother Lu Yang, what's wrong?

Brother Lu Yang!

You, don't come near me.

Brother Lu Yang, do you need to go that far?

You mustn't do this.

I'm just showing you my arm.

The members of Changxi Palace train half-naked every morning.

I've already seen everything, you know?

How could this be the same?

Men and women should keep their distance.

I'll surely come into contact with you if I treat you.

That's inappropriate.

Moreover, you're already married. Your husband is here.

If I do something like that, that means I lack proper etiquette.

It's understandable to be half-naked during training sessions.

But you're a lady. How could you behave in such a manner?

This is inappropriate.

This is truly inappropriate.

I'm a martial artist. There's no way I'm doing this.

You...

Lu Yang, were you actually this eloquent?

Brother Lu Yang, are you sure you're the same person?

Brother Lu Yang, are you sure you're in your right mind?

Brother Lu Yang.

Don't tell me you were possessed by a demon.

Brother Lu Yang, what's wrong? Are you okay?

- Brother Lu Yang. - Brother Lu Yang, are you okay?

Brother Lu Yang, are you okay?

Brother Lu Yang, do you feel unwell?

What's wrong? Just tell us what's wrong.

Save me.

What's wrong?

What's wrong? Do you feel unwell?

Something strange was growing on my arm.

Therefore, I wanted to get it treated.

Show it to me.

It's my first time seeing you behaving like this.

I suppose you lived all those centuries in vain.

Was age the only thing that piled up?

It's fine even if you keep that secret to yourself, you know?

There's no way I can keep it a secret.

There are certain things that will make you lose everything

once you reveal them.

If so, wouldn't it be better to enjoy the happiness while it lasted?

I understood something after the incident with Kitty.

There are certain things we should bring to light as soon as possible.

This way, both parties won't be hurt.

If I must say, Mei Si is a fool.

Since he can accept the fact that you're a demon,

I don't know why he cannot accept the fact that you aren't Liu Tai Zhen.

It's because he's not in love with me.

He's in love with his past memories.

There's no need for you to bring us together anymore.

Focus on your training and prepare for your ascension.

Do you think I'm butting in because I want to?

You two were the ones who foiled my transformation, you know?

Why don't I capture him again? You two can have another chat.

That won't be necessary.

I was just going to capture you. Speak of the devil.

Hurry and converse with Lady Liu.

Come on.

Where is Lady Liu?

What?

Lady Liu.

Where is my Liu Tai Zhen?

I'll take you there.

I took her identity.

Therefore, I couldn't use her name here.

That's why no one tended to her grave.

In the end, I was the one who let her down.

It's been ten years since we parted ways.

You loved a lively atmosphere.

I'm sure it's lonely being alone in the wilderness like this.

I cannot save your spouse.

What she's experiencing isn't an illness.

It's her ordeal.

This won't do!

Brother Xiao Mu, can you lower your voice?

That was pretty terrifying.

We're already making an exception by taking you to the secret archives.

You can't expect us to make exceptions for you all the time.

And, this is too risky.

There's no way I'll allow it.

Brother Xiao Mu, I know you mean well.

But now, her demonic ulcers have resurfaced.

She doesn't have much time left.

I have to find out the truth

no matter what tribulation I need to go through.

So, the artifact we found in the secret archives

can take us back 18 years ago and show us what happened, huh?

Indeed.

This is too good to be true.

Reversing time in a mortal body

is already a forbidden spell that goes against the way of the heavens.

If something goes wrong,

not only will you not be able to save Wu Zhen,

but you'll also die within the space-time turbulence.

I know that.

But as a Celestial Master,

I cannot ignore the Sinister Infant Fiend.

As a son,

I cannot allow the murderer of my parents to get away scot-free.

As a...

I can't just stand idly by

as my enemy sucks away the life of my beloved

from within her body.

I've made up my mind.

I'll do this by hook or by crook.

Please consent to it.

Tell everyone to get ready.

Yes, Brother Xiao Mu.

Well, this is ugly.

Are you sure it was Changxi Palace that sent this to us?

Of course. Just look at how ugly it is.

What did they say, then?

They want me to head to Changxi Palace immediately.

Could it be that they've made some progress regarding Cat Lord's condition?

I hope so.

I have something to ask you.

Wu Zi Shu has been wandering on the streets lately.

What exactly is he up to?

I have no idea either.

I knew it.

This is the place you truly wanted to be 18 years ago.

Take a look.

Thank you so much, Shopkeeper Ling Xiao.

You've provided me with timely assistance.

Don't mention it.

Understood.

Here you go.

Since the deal is over, I shall be leaving now.

Where's my liquor?

There's still a customer

even at this hour, huh?

He's not an ordinary customer. It's obvious that he's rich.

He has been drinking here for three days straight.

I would've chased him away if it weren't for his wealthy background.

Rich, huh?

Which family is he from?

I heard that a rich noble has been drinking here for three days straight.

So, it's Fourth Master Si.

Shopkeeper Ling Xiao.

You're being so distant now.

Aren't you going to treat me to a drink?

I don't have a cup.

Forget it.

It seems I'm unwelcome.

To think that I covered you up all these years at Yuzhen Parlour.

This is truly heartbreaking.

I'm so upset.

Shopkeeper Ling Xiao, what are you doing here?

Me?

I was merely passing by.

I heard that you were here.

I came here to mock you.

Don't look at me with that sort of expression.

I'm just concerned about you.

Why aren't you heading home?

Xuan Hui is around.

So, Master Snake was waiting for you at home.

To avoid him, you chose to drink here, huh?

What do you mean by avoid him?

I came here merely because of their tasty osmanthus wine.

I wasn't avoiding him.

Indeed.

The osmanthus wine they serve here is pretty good.

It's been popular in Chang'an for many years.

Many of the people here love the liquor here with a timeless affection.

Just like your love for Lady Liu.

Shopkeeper Ling Xiao, you may leave now.

Fine.

I don't want to ruin your mood either.

Fourth Master Si, I only want to ask you this.

Everyone knows that you've fancied Lady Liu for over a decade.

It's just that Lady Liu became another person ten years ago.

But in these ten years,

has your understanding of her truly made no progress at all?

Your intentions,

your feelings for her,

have they all stayed where they were

and were stuck at the beginning?

By the way, the liquor here is excellent indeed.

It's because they brew it with the Chongyang osmanthus from the southwest.

It's a shame that a mishap happened while they were transporting them.

All of the goods were scattered on the floor.

Therefore, they had no way of providing any osmanthus wine today.

And, you were in a hurry to enjoy them.

And so,

the wine you're enjoying right now,

it's not osmanthus wine at all.

Farewell.

If a person cannot figure out the circumstances they're in,

outsiders cannot do anything about it.

Don't you guys agree?

Yes, sir.

Lord Shu.

What is it?

This is a notification.

I'll withdraw these two night guards for now.

According to Serpent Lord,

since Cat Lord will return soon, we'll stop constraining you.

I had no choice but to do this before.

Don't blame me for this, okay?

Has Serpent Lord returned?

What's wrong? Do you need anything from Her Ladyship?

Nope.

Let's go.

Lord Shu, you're finally released from your constraint.

I'm sure you're in a good mood.

Let's talk inside.

Lord Shu, what's your plan?

Lord Shu, you haven't obtained the key to the door yet.

Don't be so smug.

How did you find out?

Did you tail me?

Lord Shu, you shouldn't put it that way.

A few days ago, I saw you searching for something in the Demon City.

You were so absorbed in your search.

I wasn't the only demon who noticed what you were doing.

Speaking of which, you should thank me for it.

You wouldn't be able to locate that place smoothly

had I not lured the others away one by one.

Elder Gray, seems like I have to thank you.

What do you want?

Lord Shu, I merely want to join hands

and examine the place with you.

You do live up to your name as an elder in Chang'an.

You're able to keep your pride in check when it matters the most.

What can I do about it?

I have no choice. You're Sinister Lord Infant's trusted aide.

If I wish to examine the place,

I have to depend on your strength.

Isn't that so?

That used to be the grounds of the Demon City.

Only Cat Lord and Serpent Lord can enter and exit the place at will.

Right now, only Serpent Lord is around.

If we wish to check that place out,

we have no choice but to start with Serpent Lord.

Lord Shu, it seems

you lack a helper.

Elder Gray, you're truly slick with your words.

I assume you've come up with a way for me to retrieve the key as well.

Lord Shu.

You want to discover the secret of Sinister Lord Infant

just so you can save Cat Lord, right?

We can join hands for that.

Once we discover his secret,

we shall stay out of

each other's way.

Deal.

(18 years.)

(The core has been inside her for 18 years.)

(Now, strange symptoms are showing up.)

(I'm afraid the seal won't last long.)

(I must find out what happened)

(when the previous Cat Lord first sealed him away.)

(That's my only way to ensure her safety.)

Thank you, everyone.

Zhu Yu, remember this.

You're defying the way of the heavens by doing this.

Once you return to the past, do not try to change any of the past events

or determine one's life or death.

I understand.

Let's begin.

The past events were destined to happen.

If you try anything foolish,

not only will you be trapped within the past and the present forever,

but unknown changes will also happen to the present.

(The Mei's Tea House)