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=Parallel World= (Adapted from Wei Yu's novel "Parallel World")

=Episode 15= (This story is a work of fiction.)

You startled me.

Dong, why did you

come back with Liuxi?

Why aren't you speaking?

Listen, Dong.

This place is sketchy, for sure.

They cut the power 15 minutes early.

I will go wash up real quick.

What are you looking for?

Chang Dong.

Chang Dong.

What are you looking for?

Don't you use toothpaste when brushing your teeth?

What...

What the heck is that?

What are you doing with the keys?

Forget it.

We are not sure what it is anyway.

Better safe than sorry.

It might be some thieving exotic beast.

Why would it target us?

It even tried to steal our car keys.

How's your injury?

It's fine.

Let me check.

It's really better now.

It's really better now.

Let me see.

Didn't you say it's fine now?

Why are you pressing on it?

If you press on it...

Your injury's almost healed.

Liuxi, are you guys saying

that thing can shapeshift at will

just for stealing?

Why else, then?

It is not going to roam around this inn

while pretending to be Dong,

harming his reputation, right?

How does that harm his reputation?

Who knows? Someone might like watching Dong.

Right, Liuxi?

- Who has such bad taste? - Alright, let's get some sleep.

If something happens tonight,

even if someone knocks,

just ignore them.

- What if I need to use the restroom? - Hold it in.

Hold...

Fine, I will.

Who's that?

Is that Li Jin'ao's voice?

Why would he dare to go out now?

Does his sorcerer badge really make him safe?

He must be drunk.

Yeah.

He nearly drank all the alcohol tonight.

Did he...?

Don't be afraid, Valley!

Valley.

Valley.

Come back!

Gao Shen, let's go.

Let's go check it out.

Liuxi.

You shouldn't go.

Just stay here. It's safer if you stay here, Liuxi.

Valley.

Valley.

Valley.

Va...

Valley.

Come back, Valley!

Valley!

Come back. Don't be afraid.

Valley.

Valley.

Va...

Valley.

Valley.

Come out!

Here's a slap, idiot.

You idiot.

You seem pretty out of it now, huh?

Running away faster than me whenever there is just a little trouble. I'll smack you!

Stop hitting it.

It's you who hang it upside down every day, yet you blame it for being slow-witted.

I was just trying to toughen it up.

Well, congratulations.

It's now adept at turning things upside down.

So, what's up with your rooster earlier?

Valley Guardian doesn't usually act like that.

It's mainly because it's afraid of scorpions.

What? Its name is "Valley Guardian"?

Didn't you say that it's impressive?

So, why is it afraid of scorpions?

Hey, you all should be careful too.

This inn has people from Scorpion Eye.

Scorpion Eye?

At the time, I was sleeping.

I woke up late at night because I had to pee.

So, I went to the restroom.

And then...

(Public Bathroom)

So what is that thing?

I was terrified.

I panicked and didn't react in time.

Now that I think about it,

that thing was also an exotic beast.

It's called "Geminus".

That thing, you see...

It can imitate others.

Yes, it really likes doing that.

It can mimic you perfectly, real quick.

It will just stare at you

to mimic your character and face.

In a snap,

it can imitate you perfectly.

This beast's favorite thing

is when you get scared.

It'll be happy.

But what it hates the most is when you're not afraid of it.

It will think

you're ignoring it.

Then it gets really sad.

It would think that

itself is not good at mimicking

and can't imitate well enough.

Indeed, not so well.

Geminus, over 60 years old,

can even mimic human speech.

But there are some limitations.

Like if you say "one, two, three, four",

it can also

say "one, two, three, four"

and "four, two, three, one".

But even if you threaten to kill it,

it can't say "five".

So what's the use, then?

Don't jump to conclusions.

Once you tame it, it's useful.

Think about it. It can mimic the people you know,

spread fake news and stir the pot.

How terrifying is that?

So where did that Geminus go?

Well, I yelled.

And it got sucked in.

I looked up

and there was a person not far away.

That Geminus

was sucked right into his bag.

By this time,

Valley Guardian wasn't scared yet.

The key was when that guy moved aside,

and suddenly, a giant scorpion appeared.

So this Valley Guardian has a scorpion phobia.

Was that guy from Scorpion Eye?

Hey, can we keep it down?

Sure thing.

What's wrong?

Are people from Scorpion Eye horrifying?

You bet.

How big are regular scorpions?

Only those from Scorpion Eye can raise giant scorpions.

I heard

their leader would

draw a scorpion on the corner of eye before killing people.

How terrifying!

Two years ago,

out in the Huyang Forest near Huyang City,

they hanged over a hundred Feather Guards

and left them swinging!

It's not peaceful around here, either.

Some twenty years ago, when the celestial sign appeared,

I told everyone

this chaos wouldn't end for at least a century.

What celestial sign?

"Nandou in the sky".

"Nandou in the sky"?

It means in broad daylight,

the Six Stars of Nandou are up there in the sky.

Have you not heard of "Nandou in the sky,

head west to exit Yumen"?

Uncle Ao.

What does "head west to exit Yumen" even mean?

It's normal if you don't know.

After all, you're not like us sorcerers,

who naturally know more.

Back then, they specially

consulted the Silver Snake

to check if sealing Yumen Pass

would have any flaws.

In the end, Silver Snake only gave them five words,

"Nandou will bust open Yumen".

What's the point of sealing it, then?

Others could just bust it open.

Let's not rush.

After that, they asked Silver Snake twice more.

The second time, it foresaw the disaster of Yumen Pass.

"Head west to exit Yumen".

Fortunately,

it revealed the decryption method in the third prediction.

What is it?

It's the same answer.

If I had known,

I would have had a metallic van like yours long ago.

So have the Nandou Stars appeared during the day before?

Of course.

I never make baseless claims.

I always have a basis for what I say.

The last time it appeared, it should have been around 1000...

No, more than that.

Around 1200 to 1400 years ago.

Stop looking at me.

Okay, time to sleep.

You sleep on the couch.

Thank you.

(Red Flower Tree Inn, No. 37)

What's wrong?

Can't you wait till morning to talk about it?

I can't.

I can't sleep.

There are too many things on my mind.

Aren't you also not asleep?

It's all because of Li Jin'ao.

He said

the leader of Scorpion Eye

tends to draw a scorpion

on the eye before killing someone.

That matches you.

Also,

Feather Guards were hanged in the Huyang Forest.

That matches you, too.

So, are you from Feather Guards or Scorpion Eye?

I don't know.

What do you think?

You act like a thug.

Thanks.

At first glance, you look more like a Scorpion Eye.

But if Feather Guards

are also arrogant and overbearing,

saying you're a Feather Guard isn't excessive either.

But why wasn't I hanged to death?

One step out of the pass, and one's blood shall run dry.

They said only shadow puppets could step in and out of the pass.

So, what does that make me?

And what about Kong Yang's photo?

The more I think, the harder it is to fall asleep.

You used to fall asleep as soon as you lay down.

You're having trouble sleeping now?

Look.

So far,

our goals and directions

are still aligned.

So helping you

is also helping myself.

Let's take this watch face

as a representation of the people inside the pass.

Like He, Old Qian, and the others.

They roughly told us about this world.

We know this is the world inside the pass.

There are no demons outside the pass.

I watched movies in the markets.

Those from outside the pass dare to go out at night.

They lit up the whole city with lamps,

just like daytime.

We'll take this

as Li Jin'ao and his gang.

They can be considered extraordinary talents, right?

A special class.

They know more things,

like the "Nandou in the sky".

In broad daylight,

the Six Stars of Nandou appear in the sky.

Haven't you heard of this?

"Nandou in the sky, head west to exit Yumen"?

It sounds a bit superstitious,

but if the people inside the pass are not enlightened,

most of them will believe it.

This one.

- The ones in power... - I know.

The sorcerers and Feather Guards.

The core.

Exactly.

We can confirm a few things now.

Inside and outside the pass are definitely not the same world.

Secondly,

inside the pass, there are unique creatures.

The locals call them

exotic beasts or demons.

Their social structure is like a simplified old society.

Excuse me.

Be careful of the steps.

Thirdly, those in power,

the sorcerers and Feather Guards,

control resources,

protect the people,

and can even control exotic beasts.

If their rule

is not too harsh,

their position can be considered unshakable.

Only after we enter the Yellow Soil City can we get more information.

But that also means it'll get more dangerous.

Yeah.

Didn't Li Jin'ao say

that Scorpion Eye has appeared here?

I just feel that

the further we go, the harder it gets.

We've been inside the pass for so long, and you still can't remember anything?

I can't.

I really can't.

I would have told you if I remembered anything.

For a person as ostentatious as me,

even if I'm doing poorly inside the pass,

logically speaking, someone should come looking for me, right?

But look.

No one came.

Don't speak too soon.

Perhaps there are wanted posters of you in Yellow Soil City everywhere.

Doomsayer.

Why are you such a doomsayer?

There's something outside.

I want to have chicken tonight.

Let's stew it up for nutrition.

That requires an old hen.

Roosters need to be stir-fried.

Take the chicken wings and thighs.

Chop them off, then barbecue.

Then chop up the body.

Sprinkle some cumin.

Add some green onions.

It's gone.

It can really understand human speech.

I have an idea.

Sure.

Valley.

Valley.

Valley.

Have some eggs, Liuxi.

Whose chicken is this? Claims it or I'll slaughter it.

That guy might be a Scorpion Eye.

It's fine if we don't meet him head on.

But if we do, be careful.

Which guy?

The one wearing a hat and vest

who just went out.

Spare the chicken.

It's you again?

Just let me take a look.

It may not necessarily be my chicken.

Valley Guardian, what are you doing here?

Sorry about that.

My bad.

There won't be a next time.

I promise.

Okay.

Thanks.

Are you okay, my Valley?

I found it.

It was under the table.

I wonder which glutton

hung it upside down under the table.

How can someone do that?

I did it.

And you're still acting so righteous?

Okay. Enjoy your meal.

No rush.

Ouch!

What's wrong with you?

Where does your strength come from?

Help!

Don't just sit there and eat, all of you.

Help!

Oh my!

You're so strong!

What are you guys doing?

Last night, we discussed something private.

It's nothing much.

We were just reminiscing

about how we used to commit crimes,

so we didn't want anyone to overhear.

Otherwise, another round of killing would be too troublesome.

Who would have expected

that your rooster would come

and eavesdrop on everything?

Tell me. What should we do now?

You...

Are you kidding?

How could a rooster understand you?

Fine.

Even if it heard you,

it can't say it out.

Isn't that the same as not hearing you?

It's facts!

I don't think so.

I think you commanded it to do so

because you'd know whatever it hears.

I think there must

be some misunderstanding here. Let me explain.

My Valley Guardian

is a chicken that loves lively atmosphere.

Sometimes when it sees people

arguing or fighting on the street,

it won't budge no matter how you drag it away.

I think if you

had had a normal conversation last night,

it definitely wouldn't have been interested.

Don't you think?

So you're saying our conversation was abnormal?

Alright.

Let's do this. To put my mind at ease,

between you and the chicken,

one must die.

You choose.

Don't think you can just fool your way out of this.

Just look at the kind of vehicle we came in.

I

shall give it up.

Liuxi, you've even snatched the chicken from him.

Who knows how to kill a chicken?

Kill it? No.

I can't do it. I...

No.

This chicken has a smell.

I can't do it.

Please, don't bring it over.

Liuxi, my grandpa taught me

that the rooster used for courage

is best if it has a vibrant crown

and has eyes like fire

and feathers like satin.

This chicken meets all the criteria.

It indeed does.

Given all the inexplicable events that happened on our way here,

I think this chicken might come in handy someday.

Now is not the time

even if we have to kill it.

Alright, then.

We'll keep it.

Let's go. Pack our bags.

Let's go.

(Red Flower Tree Inn, No. 37)

Goodbye,

Valley Guardian.

I bought you for nothing.

These bandits. Robbers.

Cunning weasels.

Excuse me, sir.

Hold on.

Yes, sir?

Hold on.

Why are these chicken in a cage?

Don't even mention it.

A customer heard there was a chicken plague in Yellow Soil City.

He insisted that our chickens weren't healthy and he was afraid his chicken would've been infected.

So, someone just paid for all these chickens

and asked us to deal with them.

But they look rather healthy.

Yeah.

Look how lively this one is.

Exactly.

How about this?

Since I'm leaving soon anyway,

can you secretly

sell one to me at a cheaper price?

Please?

Well...

Well...

Sell one to me.

Alright, then.

Choose one.

Be quick.

Okay.

Thanks.

Look.

Oh, this one.

Get the chickens.

Calm and steady.

Composed as well.

You have a bit of Valley Guardian's spirit.

Alright. I'll choose you.

Ocean Guardian.

Isn't that the Scorpion Eye guy from the Red Flower Tree Inn?

It really is.

What's going on?

Is he trying to hitch a ride or pull a scam?

If he doesn't provoke us, we won't disturb him.

Let's not care about him. We'll just drive past him.

What a prick. He's blocking our way?

He probably doesn't know that we've already figured him out.

Dong, stop the car.

I want to see what he's up to.

Don't act impulsively.

Impulsiveness leads to trouble.

Don't bother me.

The car's full. We can't take you.

It's not that.

I just

want to ask for directions.

You guys driving a metallic van must know this road well.

I want to go to the Seven-Day Well.

Is this the right road?

Have a look.

Here.

Watch out. Knife!

There's a scorpion!

Where's my gun?

Liu.

Quick!

Our scorpions are as tough as rocks.

A sting means certain death.

You'll all die here today.

I'll deal with this scorpion.

Get off the car first.

Dong, leave this guy to me.

You go help them.

- Can you handle him? - Yes. I got this.

I can't see anything.

Did I go blind?

Liuxi.

Be careful.

Chang Dong.

Dong, Liuxi.

I think I've gone blind.

I can't see anything.

Why is there a gun?

You guys aren't from around here.

I've dealt with a lot of people like him

when I was taking care of my godfather's business.

You're something, Liu.

There's a horn growing on your head.

- What horn? - Liu, don't move.

What's happening to Liu?

What were you yelling for?

What horn?

Why are you all looking at me like that?

It's nothing. We're just messing with you.

Yeah, he's right.

What's going on?

What are you guys talking about?

Liu.

Hurry.

Help her get in the car.

Don't be afraid.

(Observe desert rules. No trespassing nature reserves.)

♪Hidden dreams slumber♪

♪Quietly setting the hidden stage♪

♪The twilight of destiny♪

♪Turns into the fortress of truth for love♪

♪When sealed memories♪

♪Slumber with the winds and sands♪

♪When choosing to continue the journey♪

♪With unwavering determination♪

♪When the enigmatic world and the parallel reality contradict♪

♪Let the other side bring a colorful end♪

♪Ambiguity between truth and falsehood♪

♪Intoxicated between reality and fantasy♪

♪All beings are but for love♪

♪Spin in endless circles♪

♪Swear to enter the dangerous pass♪

♪Even if the future is filled with swirling snow♪

♪Only to have a clear conscience♪

♪Ambiguity between truth and falsehood♪

♪Intoxicated between reality and fantasy♪

♪All beings are but for love♪

♪Spin in endless circles♪

♪Swear to enter the dangerous pass♪

♪Even if the future is filled with swirling snow♪

♪Only to have a clear conscience♪