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MAIN STORYLINE

I shouldn't have rushed it.

I skimmed through the original novel.

Especially the supporting actor's storyline.

If I had known I needed to win over Mu Sheng,

I would have studied it thoroughly.

TAICANG COUNTY, THE IMPERIAL CAPITAL XIANGCHANG, WUFANG TOWN, FINALE

Fortunately, the next main storyline is in the Imperial Capital.

I'm familiar with that.

Lin Yu, we're almost there.

Coming.

Sister Mu.

Sister Mu, we arrived at the Imperial Capital so quickly.

I thought it was a long way.

the Imperial Capital is indeed far.

But we turned east and took the dry route.

We're not going to the Imperial Capital.

Not going to the Imperial Capital?

Why aren't we going to the Imperial Capital?

Why go to the Imperial Capital?

NANKE INN

-Ladies. -Welcome, ladies.

Take it easy.

Slow down.

Come on, take your time.

Come on.

Watch your step.

Though it's a bit rundown,

this is the only inn in town.

We can only stay here for now.

Oh, no.

The original plot of the family being wiped out is gone.

Empress Dowager Zhao's Invisible Golden Toad

has been dealt with in Taicang County.

The main characters don't need to go to the Imperial Capital.

The main storyline is off-track.

What should I do?

It's nothing.

Having a place to stay is much better

than last year

when we had nowhere to stay in the snowy grounds

of Dongquan Valley,

hunting the Leopard Demon.

Yes.

This place is very nice, simple and serene.

Please, come inside. Please come in.

Let's go.

Please.

Lin Yu, what's wrong?

You've been listless since we got off the boat.

I'm fine.

Is it the food not to your liking?

No, not at all.

It's fine.

Guests.

Waiter, do you have any fine rice and white flour?

Can you bring some exquisite dishes?

I'm really sorry.

Our place is remote,

and we can't get a supply of good stuff.

It's okay.

Eating coarse grains is good.

It's healthy.

Thank you for understanding.

Your dishes are all here.

Call me if you need me.

Enjoy your meal. Please enjoy.

Sister Mu Yao,

we rarely get to go out.

I want to see more of the world.

Look, it's so calm and peaceful here,

not even a shadow of a demon in sight.

-How about we go to Imperial… -No demons?

Who said that?

During your stay here,

please don't wander

into the deep bamboo forest at the back.

Why? Is there a demon in there?

There's a big demon.

It skins and eats people.

Demons don't eat human flesh.

This one, though, eats people.

For demons,

human flesh is sour and smelly, not fit for consumption.

Well, maybe it has unique tastes.

Do you know someone

who was eaten by that demon?

Not that I know of.

I've only heard stories,

but I'm not making things up.

The villagers say so.

Two years ago, a guest got drunk

and accidentally wandered into the bamboo forest.

Guess what he saw?

What did he see?

Skulls and bones everywhere,

and human skin.

Those were the people it had eaten.

Some even went mad from fear,

scrambling back to safety.

But don't be afraid.

Just don't go deep into the bamboo forest.

That man-eating demon

never leaves the bamboo forest.

Of course,

I also know

some martial arts.

I can protect you.

You'd better be able to.

You have quite the nerve.

Don't be scared.

The folks in this peaceful area

love to spin these strange tales

for entertainment over meals.

Besides, if there really is a demon,

we'll just catch it.

NANKE INN

Sister Mu Yao,

I heard the Imperial Capital has

super delicious gourd chicken and golden silk cake,

and many other fun places.

How about we go to the Imperial Capital together?

Lin Yu,

I know this place is a bit rundown,

and you've been suffering.

But the life of a Demon Catcher is like this.

It might even be harder in the future.

I'm not afraid of hardship.

Even if we go to the Imperial Capital, it's not for fun.

If there are demons, they must be dealt with promptly.

Yes, yes, yes.

Sister Mu, please sit.

Isn't that just perfect?

We can work and have fun.

Besides, I heard the Imperial Capital has the Astronomical Bureau

guarded by ancient divine weapons.

Ordinary demons don't dare to cause trouble.

It's not that simple.

Ordinary demons don't dare to act recklessly there,

but the more complicated the human heart,

the more likely it is to hide evil demons.

You don't have any magic skills.

We may not be able to protect you.

It's fine.

You all are so capable.

If there are demons nearby that are a threat to me,

you'll definitely sense it.

You can tell me.

I'll just run away.

Demon Catchers are merely mortals who have magic skills.

Without weapons and talismans,

our bodies and senses are no different from ordinary people.

High-level demons above the fifth rank

can conceal their demonic aura,

making them hard to detect.

Sister Mu,

I really am not afraid of demons.

Just take me there.

No way.

Since you're with us,

I must ensure everyone's safety,

especially yours.

You must listen to me on this.

How about this?

Let's stay at this inn for a while,

and I'll teach you some magic skills.

Once you can protect yourself,

I'll take you to the Imperial Capital.

Really?

That would be great! No problem!

I'll study hard.

Fuyi.

It's nothing.

There's a courtyard between our rooms.

It's nothing?

You just made the beds for Miss Lin

and Sheng,

adding bedding for them,

but you didn't take care of yours.

Yao, you're not alone anymore.

You can be a bit spoiled.

I'll go ask the innkeeper for some hot water.

Fuyi,

why do I feel like you've been a bit different lately?

Perhaps it's the peace lately.

I haven't relaxed like this in a long time.

You must be tired, so rest early.

Sister, are you really going to teach her about magic skills?

Of course.

From now on, Lin Yu will be our companion on this journey.

She has to learn.

Her?

Can she really learn?

You weren't born knowing this, were you?

I'll teach her.

No, no. I'd rather learn from Sister Mu.

My sister doesn't have that much free time.

I'll do it.

Alright.

Since you said it,

I'm leaving Lin Yu in your hands.

You must teach her well

and not bully her, understand?

Don't worry, Sister.

How could I bully her?

Right?

Master, Master.

When are you planning to teach me magic skills?

Tomorrow.

Why tomorrow?

Because breakfast today wasn't tasty,

and it put me in a bad mood.

What if the weather is bad tomorrow?

Will that affect your mood too?

Maybe.

You never intended to teach me magic skills at all, right?

Right.

I didn't plan to teach you magic skills

because I haven't figured your background out

and don't want you to stay with my sister.

How can you break your promise?

Young Master Mu,

you were the one who offered

to teach me in front of Sister Mu.

If Sister Mu asks,

and I still can't do anything,

let's see how you explain that.

Master, have you changed your mind?

Spark.

Explode!

-Understand? -Yes…

I think.

Spark?

Practice it.

Wait, the Spark is your family's secret skill.

Jumping into difficult magic skills right away?

You think too highly of me.

Isn't there something simpler and more basic

that I could learn right away?

Who's the teacher here, you or me?

You.

Then stop talking.

Master,

you just demonstrated it once.

I didn't manage to see it right.

Can you do it again?

Watch closely.

Spark. Explode!

Spark. Explode!

Spark. Explode!

Spark.

Explode!

What's wrong? Why is there no fire at all?

You're so slow.

How am I slow?

You taught me this.

Right.

You need a magical weapon to cast it.

Why didn't you say so…?

I know. You've thought about it.

You want me to practice the basics.

If I need a magical weapon,

can I borrow your Demon Staff?

No way.

Let me find you a weapon.

A weapon…

How about this?

I've infused it with spiritual power. Take it.

I'm your first disciple.

As my master,

how can you give me this as my first magical weapon?

You're so dismissive of me.

How about a water tank instead?

Can you even lift that?

Don't get upset.

Life is like a play.

People gather because of fate.

If I get upset, who will be happy?

Looking back, would it even be necessary?

Spark. Explode!

What are you doing shaking your head?

I'm reciting the spell quietly.

Don't get it wrong.

You're holding a magical weapon.

If you recite it wrong, the spiritual power will backfire.

I won't waste my energy saving you.

Spark. Explode!

Always dismissive of everyone.

What are you saying?

Keep practicing.

I'm exhausted.

I've been at it all day and haven't learned anything.

Mu Sheng is so annoying.

If it keeps going like this,

when will I ever get to the Imperial Capital?

Mu Sheng hates me now.

He definitely won't teach me properly.

Looks like I need to improve his favorability

towards me first.

Mu Sheng is my master now.

My master.

How wonderful!

In novels and dramas,

master and disciple always develop feelings for each other.

Let me formulate a plan.

STRATEGY HANDBOOK

What are you doing in my room?

Master, you're back from morning practice.

Look.

No matter how aloof the master is,

they can't resist a sweet disciple.

I'm gonna nail it.

What kind of formation are you setting up?

I…

Master,

I just wanted to help you make the bed,

but you finished it yourself.

I didn't have any space to show my skills,

so I specially made these ornaments for you.

Aren't they cute?

I hate it when others touch my bed,

especially after I've made it.

But I meant well.

These ornaments are only found in the highest-end inns,

especially this elephant.

It's super-hard to fold.

Do you like it?

What did you do?

From now on, don't touch anything

in my room.

Favorability change detected.

Character Mu Sheng's current favorability

towards you is -26%.

It has decreased by 1%.

-Forget it. -Stop there.

Sweep up the ashes.

Why should I sweep up the ashes you burned?

Favorability change detected.

Character Mu Sheng's current favorability towards you

is -27%.

It has decreased by 1%.

Alright, Master.

I admit my mistake.

I shouldn't have talked back to you.

Sweep it up.

NANKE INN

Master, wait.

Master, please sit.

Master, have some tea.

Continue practicing.

Master, didn't you see it's raining outside?

Why don't you teach me some theoretical knowledge

about Demon Catchers today?

Otherwise, for a novice like me,

it's just too difficult.

What do you want to know?

Anything is okay.

Demon Catchers in the world

are divided into seven levels based on their strength.

HEAVENLY - EARTHLY - BLACK - YELLOW

Heavenly, Earthly, Black, and Yellow.

Aren't these four characters?

Continue.

There are superior and inferior catchers for Earthly, Black and Yellow levels.

The cultivation of Yellow Inferior catchers is the worst.

They can only deal with small and unenlightened demons.

The Heavenly rank has no divisions.

Heavenly Demon Catchers can wield top magical weapons,

and single-handedly eliminate all demons.

They can even open illusion spaces,

reverse time,

construct void worlds,

and avoid the catastrophe of heaven.

Who are the Heavenly Demon Catchers now?

There are none.

None?

Nine hundred years ago, as the ancestor of the Mu family,

Mu Qingshi was the first Demon Catcher

and so far the only Heavenly Demon Catcher.

It is said that one must defeat a ninth-rank demon

and obtain its inner core

to channel its spiritual power through the meridians

and ascend to the Heavenly level.

That's so difficult.

No wonder there aren't many Heavenly Demon Catchers.

However,

over 20 years ago,

the Astronomical Bureau had a prophecy

that the next Heavenly Demon Catcher would soon appear.

All the cultivators in the world were eager,

hoping it would be them.

Later,

the Resentful Woman, Queen of Demons, indeed reappeared,

slaughtering the Mu family, who's known for demon catching,

and all the cultivators fell silent.

To this day,

no one knows

who the prophecy refers to.

So, if Sister Mu defeats the Resentful Woman

and obtains her demon core,

would she become a Heavenly Demon Catcher?

Yes.

Then I bet the next Heavenly Demon Catcher

is either Sister Mu or Brother Liu.

Can't it be me?

You?

Master, what's your rank?

Black Superiority.

Black?

The fourth rank from the bottom?

What do you know?

Most Demon Catchers spend their entire lives

only reaching Yellow Superiority.

Very few can reach the Black level.

Those at the Earthly level are very rare.

Most have trained for half their lives and have gray hair.

So, what's Brother Liu's rank?

Earthly Inferiority.

He's not that amazing. He's a few years older than you.

Do you still want to practice?

Alright.

I'll just practice the hand gestures.

Spark.

Explode!

Spark.

Explode!

Master, can you demonstrate a few more times?

This is too difficult.

I've shown you several times.

You can't do it because your basics aren't solid.

When casting, your mind is unsettled, and your breath is unstable.

You're so slow.

You always call me slow.

But I really am slow.

Can you share some basic knowledge or tips with me?

Progress prompt:

Favorability change detected.

Your target Mu Sheng's favorability towards you

has decreased to -28%.

I've got it, Master. I'll practice. Don't worry about me.

Spark. Explode!

Progress prompt:

Favorability change detected.

Your target Mu Sheng's favorability towards you

has decreased to -29%.

Master, I'm already practicing.

Why are you still unhappy with me?

What did I do to annoy you?

Before you learn it,

don't call me Master.

It's embarrassing.

Okay, Mas…

Master.

Spark. Explode!

Spark. Explode!

Spark. Explode!

I wish Mu Sheng were here to see this.

Spark. Explode!

Spark.

It's raining?

A mere fifth-rank demon dares

to act wild in front of me.

Demon Catcher, I know I'm no match for you.

WATER DEMON KING

But all I want is a little blood from you.

I don't need much,

just a bamboo tube's volume.

You know quite a lot.

Can I exchange her life for it?

Her?

She is your disciple.

Don't you care about her life?

If I really cared about her,

you wouldn't have any chance of touching her.

NANKE INN

Mu Sheng, I thought you wouldn't come to save me.

If you die, how will I explain it to Sister?

What a sweet smell of blood.

Wait.

This isn't just the pure yin blood.

It's also the scent of demon blood.

You're a demon.

Mu Sheng is just a half-demon.

But isn't this secret only going to be revealed at the end of the novel?

Why is it being revealed now?

How ridiculous.

As a Demon Catcher

adopted by the Mu family, you're actually a demon.

Nonsense.

You're looking for death.

Sheng?

Lin Yu?

Heaven-Earth Reversal.

Reverse!

REFLECTION DOMAIN

Sheng?

Lin Yu?

Sheng?

Lin Yu?

Where are they?

Sheng?

The inside and outside overlap but do not connect.

This is the Reflection Domain.

You used a Reversal Talisman.

Isn't the Mu family known as an upright faction?

How could you use a Reversal Talisman?

Sorry to disappoint you.

I'm not a member of the Mu family.

I'm just Mu Yao's brother.

Could it be that your sister,

the master of the Mu family, still doesn't know?

You used a Reversal Talisman

to pull me into the Reflection Domain,

fearing that your sister would discover your true identity as a demon.

I said I was not a demon!

You can deceive others, but not me.

I'm a Water Demon.

I know exactly how much demonic aura is in your blood.

I am

not a demon!

You Demon Catchers need the Four Phase Technique

to concentrate and hold your breath to cast spells,

but demons don't need to.

Everything in the Reflection Domain

is the opposite of the outside world.

In here, your heart and breath will be chaotic.

Even if you can cast spells,

your ability will only be at 10%.

Right now,

you're even weaker than a Yellow Inferior Demon Catcher.

It only takes

10% to deal with you.

As a great Black Demon Catcher,

you're still using such a low-level weapon.

As a demon,

you debase yourself to please Demon Catchers.

You'd rather die in the Reflection Domain

than let her know your secret.

It seems you know that humans won't believe demons.

If so,

why live so humiliated,

hiding so much?

I advise you to face reality early.

If she finds out you're a demon, she will only eliminate you.

Mu Sheng, don't listen to him!

Mu Sheng!

Mu Sheng!

Shut up!

Since you want to die,

then I'll grant your wish.

Give it back!

Mu Sheng!

Why are you bleeding so much?

The Water Demon King is dead.

Open the zone, and let's leave here.

I don't have the strength anymore.

No, no!

Hold on!

Here,

I couldn't cast much magic,

and now

my breath is chaotic.

Yao, did you hear noises?

Did you see Lin Yu and Sheng?

Don't worry. Let's search separately.

Aren't you Demon Catchers supposed to have many treasures?

Do you have any healing medicine? Any elixir?

Do you have any?

This bead…

Why is this bead sucking your blood?

Be quiet.

Listen to me.

Put this talisman on yourself.

At noon, when the sunlight shines directly,

and you have no shadow under your feet,

it can help you leave here.

Once you get out,

give all the blood

to my sister.

All the blood?

What do you mean?

My blood.

Everyone wants it,

but I only want to give it to my sister.

Please tell my sister

that whether or not she recognizes me as her brother,

I will always consider her my sister.

Mu Sheng, are you saying your last words?

Don't say that. We can definitely get out.

If you don't help me,

I'll tear this talisman.

Then you won't be able to get out either.

Then we…

See? I can't get out either now.

No one will deliver blood for you,

and no one will pass the message on for you.

I'm telling you, all this blood will be for nothing.

We have to leave together.

Living like this

is really boring.

This is the best outcome,

isn't it?

My sister can get my blood,

enhance her cultivation,

and fight against the Resentful Woman.

If she knows I'm a half-demon,

no one in this world

will be too heartbroken

over my death.

Mu Sheng, you fool.

In this world,

it's not just Sister Mu Yao who cares about you.

I do too.

So what if you're a demon?

No matter who you are, I care about you.

You must live.

Even if I am a demon?

It doesn't matter that you're a demon.

I still want you to live.

Just tell me.

What can I do to save you?

Just tell me!

Take off my hairband.

Even want to change my destined mission

Longing seeps into my bones

Yet there's nowhere to grow old together

In this life, I've kissed your brow

I've been saved

Don't cry

I've held your hand Tracing your palm lines

The wind and snow aren't cruel

In this chaotic world, you gaze at me

It's a scene of my rebirth

Loving you completes my life

Mu Sheng.

In this life, I've kissed your brow

I've been saved

Don't cry

I've held your hand Tracing your palm lines

The wind and snow aren't cruel

In this chaotic world, you gaze at me

It's a scene of my rebirth

Loving you completes my life

Loving you completes

My life

Like mist entangling with time

Fate feels like a nightmare

Who understands the black lotus

Before I met you

The years were chaotic and speechless

Each glance at you makes me willingly

Annotate the years with my life

Darkness cannot devour all hope

Gazing at the light on the other shore

Even if I'm battered And facing endless storms

I'm grateful to have you by my side

Let this

Fragmented soul reshape a world

Through countless trials a body is formed

How many sleepless nights In solitude are spent

Breaking through fate

Let this

Fragmented soul reshape a world

Etching my name in joy and sorrow

Why fear a mortal body and the past

Just to protect you

Before I met you

The years were chaotic and speechless

Each glance at you makes me willingly

Annotate the years with my life

Darkness cannot devour all hope

Gazing at the light on the other shore

Even if I'm battered And facing endless storms

I'm grateful to have you by my side

Let this

Fragmented soul reshape a world

Etching my name in joy and sorrow

Why fear a mortal body and the past

Just to protect you

Aren't you

afraid of me?

The sky in my eyes Is always a dazzling blue

The departing ship raises its sails Waiting for the wind

It says breaking Through layers of obstacles

Will lead to the stars and the sea

The fledgling bird at the cliff's edge Spreads its wings

How high must it fly To meet expectations

The waves say The breeze will come naturally

So fly

Even if I encounter storms And crash into flames

Even if the thorns cover me

I was meant to

Embrace every surging wave

This world

Has both spectacular and ordinary moments

Giving it my all is brave enough

The next stop

Is calling me from ahead

A flower breaking through the stone Pure and soft

Open up an umbrella on a long journey

No matter where the wind comes from I'll look forward to it

So fly

Even if I encounter storms And crash into flames

Even if the thorns cover me

I was meant to

Embrace every surging wave

This world

Has both spectacular and ordinary moments

Giving it my all is brave enough

The next stop

Is calling me from ahead

As the wind blows open the folded Crane-shaped letters

The yellowing paper Reflects forgotten wishes

I want to talk to The passionate persistence I had back then

Thank you for not retreating

Thank you for always guarding your beliefs

So fly

Even if I encounter storms And crash into flames

Even if the thorns cover me

I was meant to

Embrace every surging wave

This world

Has both spectacular and ordinary moments

Giving it my all is brave enough

The next stop

Is calling me from ahead