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Episode 6

Is anyone here?

The meeting place is so dirty.

Has no one been cleaning it? Where is everyone?

Are you sure Rat Demon came out from here?

I'm sure.

This entrance was set up

by the original founder of Demon Underworld.

It's profoundly mysterious.

The barrier wall can detect demonic beings.

Entry and exit need Demon Lord's approval.

Otherwise, no demon may enter from outside

nor escape from within.

This entrance has been flawless for hundreds of years.

Even Elder Hui doesn't have the right to enter.

How could he have let Rat Demon out?

You must be mistaken.

Is that so?

He didn't let Rat Demon out?

Then what spell did he cast from his forehead?

A spell from his forehead?

Rat Demon?

Could it be

Wandering Spirit Technique?

Wandering…

Isn't that forbidden?

No wonder that old man kept asking me to find Rat Demon.

He meant to draw me away from Xiaozhen.

Cat Lord is in trouble.

Cat Lord has gone into the ravine

to retrieve thunderstruck wood.

Have you made all the arrangements?

This must be handled properly.

We can't let her succeed.

Don't worry, Elder Hui.

I've set up a demon formation around the thunderstruck wood.

Cat Lord is a mortal during the day.

If she touches it, she'll die.

But why is there

a mortal by her side today?

Who is that?

I heard

he's some kind of official from the Bureau of Mystic Investigations.

His name is Mei…

Mei…

Whatever.

He's just another insignificant mortal.

However,

you can't go back on your word,

Elder Hui.

Naturally.

If all goes as planned,

I'll take over Cat Lord's position.

Forget the western suburbs.

Even if you stir up trouble in Chang'an,

I can guarantee your safety.

That's good then.

I'm hungry.

I'll go find some food.

Mm.

Lady Wu.

Young Master Mei, you're amazing.

You found food so quickly.

I'm flattered.

Don't tell me

we're going to eat the rabbit.

Yes. Why not?

What's wrong with you?

You don't like cats and you want to eat rabbits.

What do you have against fluffy animals?

They're so cute.

Why don't you touch it?

Only fluffy animals have this kind of soft texture.

It's gone.

- Lady Wu. - Hm?

You let our lunch go.

I'll have to trouble you to find something else.

Don't find anything too cute.

I can't bear to eat them.

- Don't go anywhere. - Mm.

I've been in Chang'an for years,

yet I didn't know there were demons in the western suburbs.

How careless of me.

I've been in the western suburbs for so many years.

I didn't know there was such a handsome guy

in Chang'an.

Where's that old rat?

Don't tell me

you think he looks better than me.

That means

he's indeed here.

Don't be anxious.

You're so cold.

It makes me sad.

Do you have someone you like?

Whether I do or not, it's none of your business.

It seems like you really have someone in your heart.

Let me guess. Is she far away?

Or is she right by your side?

Shu.

I see.

So she's the one you're thinking of.

Nonsense.

Shu.

Shu.

Shu.

Shu.

Shu.

Shu.

Shu.

Shu.

I was indeed careless.

I didn't expect that seemingly delicate mortal lad

to be skilled in martial arts.

If this keeps up,

even Wu Zi Shu might break free.

That won't happen.

Elder Hui, don't worry.

Wu Zi Shu is securely trapped in the illusion.

Xiaozhen.

Wu Zi Shu is busy with work every day.

He has a sharp tongue.

Xiaozhen.

I didn't expect him

to be so infatuated.

But that person with her is getting in the way.

This time, we can't make any mistakes.

Don't worry, Elder Hui.

What happened in the cave just now?

I went there by accident.

I didn't know there was a crazy tree in there.

I'd long heard that strange creatures

roam the wilderness.

I was worried when I couldn't find you.

Luckily, you stayed calm.

Calm?

I almost thought I was going to die…

…under the peonies.

You can still crack jokes.

That means you're fine.

But you never said you knew martial arts.

You never asked me.

When I said you were weak,

you never refuted me.

Here.

You can eat now.

Pheasant. A flat-feathered one.

Where did you learn martial arts?

I learned some basic moves as a kid from an elder.

I see.

Lady Wu, I'll get you some water.

Don't go anywhere this time.

Mm.

That Shan Posuo is so persistent.

As Cat Lord, I know how to hold my breath.

I won't fall for her little tricks.

But she insists on this nonsense.

This is bad. It might work on Young Master Mei.

With all this rot around,

no wonder the miasma is so thick.

It must've given form to Shan Posuo.

Mei Zhuyu.

Mei Zhuyu.

Mei Zhuyu.

Where is he?

Young Master.

Lady Wu, why are you here?

It's too foggy in the mountains.

I was afraid you'd get lost.

So I came to take a look.

I saw a flower on the cliff just now.

It bloomed beautifully.

It's a pity that I can't get up there.

Young Master.

Can you get it for me?

Here you go.

It's so beautiful.

Can you put it on for me?

Demon.

Mei Zhuyu!

Mei Zhuyu!

Mei Zhuyu!

Mei Zhuyu!

Where did he go?

Where did he go?

Mei Zhuyu!

Mei Zhuyu.

Young Master.

You're here.

I finally found you.

What's going on?

Why does she look exactly like me?

Something is wrong with her.

You demon, how dare you accuse me?

Look, she's a demon.

I'm not.

Young Master, do something.

Come with me.

Young Master, kill her.

I'm the real one.

Kill her.

Young Master.

Hurry.

Why…

Why?

Because you're the demon.

Mei Zhuyu.

Mei Zhuyu.

Since the plan failed,

I'm afraid our agreement is off.

Elder Hui.

Isn't it a bit shameless to cut ties now?

I'm in trouble myself. How do you expect me to help you?

Let me warn you. You've made yourself a target.

By Demon Underworld law, you're already a wanted one.

Now, you've offended Cat Lord and her assistant.

If you want to live,

get out of here now.

Where are you going?

Back to Demon Underworld, of course.

What a coincidence, Elder Hui.

Why are you so distant, Elder Hui?

You're leaving without saying goodbye to me.

What?

Do you think playing it cool

will stop me from uncovering evidence

of your use of forbidden spells to escape Demon Underworld?

You're so disrespectful.

How humiliating.

Forget it.

Since you're just a rat,

don't blame me for being merciless.

You're good at escaping.

How dare you

damaged my divine sense

and shattered my century's worth of cultivation.

Mei Zhuyu.

Mei Zhuyu.

Mei Zhuyu.

Mei Zhuyu.

A mortal body can't handle that much miasma.

It seems that I can only…

You're surprisingly sharp

for a mortal.

I don't believe it.

I'm going in there tonight to figure out what's going on.

If I had known, I would've eaten less today.

Young Master Mei Si.

Lady Liu, I…

I've told you

that everything is fine.

Why do you keep pestering me and spreading rumors

that there's a demon in my residence?

How can this be a rumor?

I saw it with my own eyes.

A white snake was lingering at the Liu manor that day.

It was…

It was unusually large.

It's incredibly rare.

It must've lived for ages and turned into a spirit creature.

I actually came in.

So?

Does that mean the creature deserves to be hunted down and killed?

I didn't mean that.

Forget it.

Since you want to help me so much,

maybe there's something I can entrust to you.

Lady Liu, please tell me.

I won't let you down.

May I ask you

to retrieve an item for me?

No problem.

Where is it?

You're awake.

What happened to me?

You fainted.

I remember seeing two of you.

Mm.

There's really a spirit in this mountain.

The miasma formed into someone who looked exactly like me.

Luckily, you were able to tell us apart

and dispel it.

After dispelling the miasma,

what else happened?

After dispelling the miasma, you fainted.

I stayed by your side until you woke up.

- Is that all? - Mm.

Why are you acting strange?

No, I'm not.

Young Master, it's morning.

- Your Highness. - Your Highness.

You're finally back.

The carriage and attendants are ready.

Please return to the city immediately.

Your Highness, it seems that…

It's me, Young Master Mei Si.

Xiaosi.

What are you doing here?

What a coincidence, Wu Zhen.

I'm exhausted.

Little Zhuyu, why are you here?

Wu Zhen, can you give me some water first?

Slow down.

You look like you're going on a trip.

Where are you going?

Wu Zhen, Lady Liu asked me

to do something important.

- Liu Taizhen? - Mm!

What is it?

Lady Liu told me

that there's a demon in her house.

It's not clean.

The master said it too.

I need to go west

and find an Immortal Grass.

Only then can I help the Liu manor.

Go west?

What is it?

The master said,

"Heavenly secrets are not to be revealed."

Just go west.

Keep going and don't turn back.

I have to find a magical herb as tall as two people,

with green flowers and red leaves.

Xiaosi, why don't I help you?

Sure, Wu Zhen.

Linyuan, Huai'an.

You're the best, Wu Zhen.

Take him back.

- Yes. - Yes.

- No. - Let's go.

No, I need to go west.

You're going in the wrong direction.

He must have been chased out by Liu Taizhen.

Let's go.

Chang'an

Chang'an

Thank you for giving me a ride, Lady Wu.

Do you want me to send you home?

Don't bother.

My house is in the opposite direction.

Go home early.

Little Zhuyu, help me.

Mr. Mei.

Lady Wu, is there anything else?

Thank you for saving me yesterday.

Little Zhuyu.

See you next time.

See you next time.

Hey, hey!

Your Highness, let's just go to the palace.

No.

I have something to do.

Send me to Ruyi Pavilion

and you may return to the palace.

Tell His Majesty and Her Majesty

that Mr. Mei is with me

and I'm perfectly safe.

Tell them not to worry.

Also,

the Bureau of Mystic Investigations

only sent one official to investigate the case.

He didn't come back for a day and a night,

yet no one was worried about him.

Let His Majesty and Her Majesty

learn from them.

They're far too relaxed

and unconcerned.

Yes.

Chang'an

This is thunderstruck wood.

You got it so easily.

Come on. I'm the boss.

It's quite easy, isn't it?

If you're not injured.

The Hui Faction actually seized the opportunity and acted.

That old rat must have a death wish.

He has been stirring up trouble for far too long.

It's time to get rid of him.

Shu, I've got the thunderstruck wood.

When can we destroy the Bone Relic?

Although thunderstruck wood can ward off evil,

Bone Relic is no less formidable.

We must wait for a thunderstorm

and channel the lightning into the wood

to shatter Bone Relic completely.

But your internal injuries haven't healed yet.

You must rest and recover before the storm arrives.

I'll go prepare some medicine.

Boss.

Where are you going?

I was worried about Young Master Mei's safety last night,

so I didn't dare to leave.

My concern now is that Shan Posuo may not be fully eliminated.

Keep it a secret from Shu.

Don't tell him.

He'll never stop nagging me.

Be careful then.

Don't worry.

Be careful.

As clarity stirs and the stars realign.

You little mortal.

Why did you come back?

Did you miss me?

Celestial Master?

How is that possible?

I've taken on human form for decades

and never failed,

yet I've fallen into the hands of a mere young man like you.

You overestimate yourself.

When exactly did you figure out who was real?

Though you copied her form exactly,

you were never truly like her.

You mimicked her shape and even her aura,

but you couldn't fake her spirit.

I don't understand.

How can a demon like you understand?

Do you know what kind of person she is?

She may be willful, mischievous, and likes to tease people.

But if she wants flowers,

she'll pick them herself.

If she's in danger,

she won't rely on others.

She won't hide behind others.

There's no other woman like her.

What you turned into

was merely your idea of her.

It's not who she is.

I can't believe this is what I lost to.

Celestial Master.

If you can spare me,

I'll tell you the secret of the woman who has been with you.

Since it's a secret,

you should take it to the grave

along with your life.

Translated by Elaine Tan