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=Love Game in Eastern Fantasy=

=Episode 25=

My question is,

why are you afraid

to enter the Mirror Formation?

Do you want to know what's in my heart?

Sure.

Hey, how about a bet?

If you can pick up Crescent

and merge with it like me,

I'll tell you.

Otherwise,

you don't deserve to know,

you little brat.

You old fart!

Stop beating around the bush.

Are you playing tricks

to cover up

your elaborate plot?

It's good to be young.

They always imagine things as they like.

Too bad,

they never know

what's more important in life.

Has it crossed your mind

that if you can't save the world,

everyone will die,

including the two of us?

In that case, whether I'm persistent

or wicked,

whether I'm good or bad,

that won't matter anymore,

right?

Am I right?

Don't provoke me.

As a half-demon,

I've endured the worst growing up.

When everything was fine,

they all wanted me to disappear.

When disasters befell them,

they all wanted me to help.

How ridiculous!

Why should I do that?

Why should I take that responsibility?

You're holding a grudge!

Of course.

The world is disgusting

and broken,

so let it fall.

I won't feel bad at all.

Then again, it's also home

to my love,

my family,

my sworn brothers

and my friends.

I'll save the world for their sake.

I'll die for them

if I have to.

So I'm not doing this because of

some noble cause

or others' repeated exhortations,

and it's surely not because of...

you!

"Not because of... you!"

That little brat pushed me!

This is my Master's study.

He has a soft couch.

I brought you a set of bedding

I had usually used.

Everything is clean.

There aren't guest rooms in the valley.

I'm sorry

that you can only rest here.

It's good enough.

No need to apologize.

Fuyi, come here!

Did your Master draw this formation?

It matches his penmanship.

What's wrong?

This formation

and my father's in the Xingshan Hall

look identical.

Are you sure?

I'm certain. I saw it.

This evil formation

kills innocent people.

It's fueled by the lives around it.

The upright would never use it.

But why did my father set it up,

and why did your Master draw it here?

Did you come alone?

Master,

you left your manuscripts there

to let Yao see them

and come to ask you, right?

Did you fear she couldn't process

the truth all of a sudden,

so you came to ask me for her?

Master,

her father,

Master Mu,

what was he like?

Do you remember

when was the last time

I went out of the valley?

Seven years ago.

The Mu Family were annihilated then!

At that time I went out

to find out the truth.

I did go to the Xingshan Hall

and saw the rest

of the formation Huaijiang had left.

And I was able to confirm

that he had set it up to kill the Resentful Woman

and get her demon core.

Kill the Resentful Woman?

Had he already known

she would soon appear?

He knew that the whole time,

and that she was the cause

of the catastrophe of heaven.

So Master Mu was

doing everything he could to save the world.

But...

But over 400 people died in that hall...

She's been looking for

an answer to their deaths, right?

She wants to be told

that her heroic father

did all that for the right cause.

He wasn't a hypocrite.

20 years ago,

the Prophecy from the Astronomical Bureau

said the chosen Heavenly Demon Catcher

had been born.

At that time,

Mu Yao was a baby,

while her father was

in his prime,

young and powerful.

His skills were second to none.

Everyone believed

he was

the chosen one.

And he thought so, too.

That's who he was,

proud and arrogant,

always seeing himself as a hero.

But when the Mu Family

were massacred,

he was killed by the Resentful Woman.

He meant to protect everyone,

but in the end

he couldn't even protect his family.

You don't need to tell her the truth.

Just let her know

her father is

a revered hero.

That'll give her a sense of closure.

I have to tell her

everything I know.

No more, no less.

As you said,

she knows me best.

Go ahead then.

Master,

I have one last question

that I've kept to myself

all these years.

What is it?

Who exactly is Mr. Wenxin?

Are you

getting to the bottom of everything?

I respect you

the most.

And you mean the most to me as a family.

I really want to know the answer.

Does Mu Yao

work well with that weapon

she usually brings?

That chain made of mystic silver is

the best of the best.

It's perfect for her.

Do you know where it came from?

Yao once told me

her father's friend gave it to her

shortly after she was born.

- Look, she's smiling! - Look at that smile.

She's so adorable when she smiles.

Yes.

Hey,

if you like children so much,

you should've got married

to carry on the Lu Family's bloodline,

right?

That's enough.

The seniors at home

keep nagging me.

You too?

I'm a free man.

I don't want such responsibilities

like you.

Fine.

Don't regret it when you get old.

Bring it in.

This is for my dear niece.

It's...

It's made of mystic silver!

Aren't you sharp?

Such material is bendable and light

with great strength,

perfect for weapons for girls.

I looked everywhere for a year

and found barely enough

to forge this Snow Chain.

I'm lending it to you for now.

I really appreciate it.

It's you!

You're Lu Huai'an,

the Demon Catcher

who travelled with Master Mu

and became as famous.

That Lu Huai'an?

Don't say that.

I'm not that good.

Yao told me

her father had been looking for you.

He said you were his best friend

and the only person

he could rely on.

As he was to me.

Master,

all these years

you'd rather live in seclusion here.

Why didn't you go to see him?

Why didn't I go?

I was too young

to prioritize things in my life.

Not even close.

You aren't even close

to your predecessor's level.

It's over. It's hopeless.

My life will probably end soon.

Whatever!

I quit.

We'll all be doomed.

Don't scare me.

I'm over 1,000 years old.

I'm not scared.

It's just

that the land, the plants,

the foxtail between your teeth,

humans and demons

will all be destroyed soon.

Look,

if I can't conquer this weapon

to save the world,

what to do?

Young man,

I've pondered that

for more than 900 years

and thought it through.

I've realized something.

Photinia serrulata smells the best.

I should've known

once the catastrophe of heaven strikes,

the world will fall.

Nothing will matter anymore.

When that time comes,

the right thing to do is

to leave no regrets between you and your love.

Yanyan,

were there a second chance,

I'd tell you I love you.

Hey,

where are you going?

I've made no progress.

Staying here is a waste of time.

Wait, you...

Are you quitting?

For real?

Why are you sighing?

I should ask you that.

I'm worried.

Why can't Ziqi

merge with Crescent?

What's the problem?

What's the problem?

Cuicui,

stop imitating me.

Think about it.

If he can draw it out,

he should be able to use it.

He's been practicing hard,

but why can't he succeed?

Why the devil is that?

Why the devil...?

There... There's...

a devil?

Another metaphor?

Hey, young lady.

Can you come to the kitchen?

Coming.

Are you coming or not?

What's wrong?

Are you scared

that the world will end,

and so will we?

How could I not be?

We're living in a lovely

and beautiful world.

It's a shame to let it fall.

Besides, in this world,

there are so many people I cherish

and love.

That boy said the exact same thing.

You two are like-minded.

That half-demon is so lucky

to have met you.

Sir,

do you know any ways

to have Ziqi and Crescent

become a whole?

Will it be too late

when we find one?

There's something

he can try.

Really? What is it?

It lies in his nature.

As long as he knows where he's from

and who he is, he can unify his heart and mind

and eventually achieve success.

That's the universal law.

Knowing where he's from.

Are you saying

Ziqi's failure is partly because

he lost his childhood memory?

Yes. His memory loss

has left a hole in his heart,

so he can't reach unification.

He can use pure strength

to command ordinary weapons,

but Crescent is too powerful.

He can't conquer it.

I see.

I'll go tell him now!

Wait, come back!

Right now, his mind and heart are battling,

causing stagnation.

He's hit a...

a bottleneck.

He knows that too.

That boy is quite sharp.

You're right.

Ziqi resists that part

of the memory from his childhood.

Exactly.

Then what should we do?

We'll wait.

Wait?

The catastrophe of heaven is so close.

There's no time!

When the water starts boiling,

put the vegetables in the pot.

Remember, don't add the salt first.

Is the water boiling?

Not yet.

I'll add more firewood.

Be patient.

Miaomiao.

Ziqi?

Come here.

I need to talk to you.

The vegetables are right here,

sir.

It is boiling now.

Ziqi,

what is it? You look serious.

Miaomiao,

can you go to a place with me?

Where to?

The Qilin Mountain.

I want to go back and see

if I can recover my childhood memory.

But

aren't you afraid of it?

Not exactly.

I'm afraid to face my fear,

but now I have to be brave.

Does that mean you're no longer afraid?

I was with Cuicui's grandfather just now.

He said...

What did he say?

Stop asking questions.

Anyway, I can face it.

I know you're the bravest!

Let's go pack up.

Miaomiao...

Look!

Look at those Dust Demons.

What are they doing?

They seem to be forming a pattern.

I'm clueless.

Are they sending me a message?

Forget it. Your memory comes first.

- Sir. - What's up?

Have those two left?

Yes.

They've set out

for Xilai County where the Qilin Mountain is.

Good. That's good.

Sir,

if Sheng recovers his memory,

can he merge with Crescent

to defeat the Resentful Woman

and stop the catastrophe of heaven?

Good question.

That catastrophe will happen

once the Resentful Woman

regains her full power.

At that time,

she'll become the Queen of Demons.

All demonic beings

will kneel in front of her.

And the weak-minded ones

will take orders from her to do evil.

You guys won't be her match.

Master, what...?

To prevent that from happening,

you must strike first,

or it will be too late.

Before she regains all her power

and the Blood Moon appears in the sky,

eliminate her

for good!

But we don't even know where she is.

The map to show her whereabouts

has been burned.

Is that so?

It can be fixed.

Only a fragment is left.

It's beyond repair.

Some fire that was.

Don't worry.

I can fix it.

Even with one fragment?

Master,

how come you can fix this map?

(Hundred Demons Mountain and Sea Map)

Hundred Demons Mountain and Sea Map?

Huai'an,

what are you doing?

Just take it.

Are you drunk?

You...

This map can show every demon's trace.

It took generations

of the Lus hundreds of years

to put together this rare treasure.

You shouldn't have taken it out,

let alone given it to someone else!

Are you out of your mind?

I'm not giving it to a stranger.

It's been collecting dust

in our ancestral hall for a century.

Those old geezers

kept it secret

in case others would steal it.

But however rare it is,

it's still a tool,

so it should be put to good use.

If there's someone

who can make the best use of it,

that'll be me

and you.

You know I'm laid-back.

I only care about myself.

So it all lies on you to battle demons

and keep the world safe.

My niece!

You trusted my father

so much.

I was lazy.

As precious as it is,

it's been broken

for as long as I can remember.

It could only locate some little demons.

Father tried to fix it, but failed.

What happened to it doesn't matter.

To fix this map,

I need a rarity.

What is it?

There's a demonic creature

called Mysterious Cold Silkworm.

It's only Tier 3

and unenlightened,

but there's something it has

and others don't.

Its silk can

fix everything in the world.

Where can we find this silkworm?

Are there any leads?

That old bamboo,

who is over 1,000 years old,

can spread his power everywhere from his roots.

That's why he's well-informed.

He once told me

that silkworms and the Silk Soul Flower

always grow together.

Such flowers can only be found

in Cainan now.

Cainan?

You're leaving too?

Yes.

We're going to Cainan.

I'll be left here alone.

Hey, little shoot,

when we come back,

if the five of us stick together,

we'll never part again.

- Let's go, Fuyi. - Sure.

I'll walk you out.

No need.

Stay with your grandfather.

Sister Mu, Brother Liu,

take care.

Go back.

Cuicui,

my dear grandson!

Are you sad seeing your friends leave?

Yes.

We're really good friends.

Grandfather, you called my name right!

Finally!

You're over 300 years old.

At least I have to know your name.

Grandfather,

I'm only a little over 150.

Thank you.

♪The sky in my eyes is always dazzling blue♪

Excuse me.

How can we get to the Qilin Mountain?

I don't know.

Ask others ahead.

♪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 the expectations♪

Sir, a bun, please!

- Sure. - Two buns. Thanks.

Here you go.

Hot! I'll pay...

- Let me do it. - No, I'll pay.

- Let me. - Let me do it. My treat.

- It's my turn. - It's my turn.

- Take my money. - Take my money.

♪Even if the thorns cover me♪

♪I was meant to♪

- It's scalding! - Really?

I was joking.

Let's go.

(Ethereal Pool)

♪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♪

Are you done?

My face is getting numb.

Hold on. Almost there.

You said so one hour ago.

This Brush Demon is

a well-known painter.

Must we get a painting?

It's our first trip alone.

This place is beautiful.

The painting can be a memento.

Fine.

Keep your head still.

(Guyue Art House) Hurry!

Come on.

(Brush Demon) Finished.

♪Has both spectacular and ordinary moments♪

Where are we?

You're so smitten

by the view here

that you've become part of it.

When I paid you,

did I mention

we're Demon Catchers?

You're ripping off

my wool!

Hands off, please.

I was joking with you.

♪Thank you for not retreating♪

See?

There you are.

♪So fly♪

Miaomiao,

what's this gesture of yours?

It's like "Yeah!"

It's pretty much accurate.

Can you make my legs longer, though?

♪This world♪

♪Has both spectacular and ordinary moments♪

♪Giving it my all is brave enough♪

♪The next stop♪

♪Is calling me from ahead♪

Sheng and I have gone to many places,

but we've never visited Cainan.

They say the scenery is magnificent.

It surely is.

Yes.

You once said you came from Cainan.

Where did you live?

Not far from here.

We're almost there.

You killed them!

You're a demon!

Demon!

Fuyi.

Fuyi?

What's up, Yao?

You look a bit down.

I guess I'm a little tired.

You've been quiet too.

Do you not want to come to Cainan?

Yao,

when you asked me

about my inner demon...

(Xilai County)

We've asked so many people.

How come no one knows

where the Qilin Mountain is?

It was levelled over two decades ago.

Of course they don't know.

There must be some traces left.

We've covered so many paths and towns

in Xilai.

Have you recalled anything new?

Ziqi.

(Wufang Town) Do you know Wufang Town?

No.

Are you going to Wufang Town

for their storytelling?

Storytelling?

Yes.

You probably don't know

it's also called the Town of Scripts

with tons of theaters and storytelling houses.

Most of the stories you hear

come from that town.

Many people go there for entertainment these years.

Perhaps we'll

find new clues in that town.

It's the only place left.

(Wufang Town)

What's this?

(Strategy Handbook)

Don't know.

It was in my bag.

Did you mean to go to Wufang Town?

No.

Isn't this your handwriting?

(Wufang Town)

It really is.

(Storyline: Wufang Town, The End)

But I didn't know that place

until just now.

How come it's already written here?

Back in the Liaoran Valley,

you mentioned you forgot something important.

Yes, I guess.

I think

something has been missing this whole time.

♪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 the 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♪