American Perspectives: Opening the Celestial Eye Pt. 2 ("Love and Redemption" Ep. 25)

 

 

“Love and Redemption” can be viewed on Viki  or  Youtube. Dialogue adapted from English subtitle translations by "Destined Love Team at Viki.com." "Love and Redemption," is based on the novel "Liu Li Mei Ren Sha," by Shi Si Lang. The writings presented here are based on observations from the television series.

 

 

 

"Since you have the celestial eye," says Hall Master, "you'll be able to help me.  I just want to know.  Is Chu Xuanji the God of War from Heaven?"

Wu Tong looks over at Hall Master.

Brother Liu tilts his head and looks at Hall Master curiously.  He laughs awkwardly.  "I'll lose ten years of my life every time I open the celestial eye.  Moreover, it's such a difficult question.  I'm afraid that I'll have no answer for you.  It'll just waste my life.  I don't have that many years to waste.  I won't open the celestial eye, no matter what."

Wu Tong tilts his head.  In response, a demon guard yanks on Brother Liu's chain.  The chain tightens and burns his neck.  Brother Liu shrieks.

"Let go of him!" Yu'er shouts.

"No!" Cries Brother Liu.  "I have a type of blindness.  I'll turn blind if I'm beaten."  He tries to wriggle out of the chain.

"Listen," says Hall Master. "This is Xuanyin Chain."

"Let him go!" Screams Yu'er.

"The more you struggle, the tighter it gets," says Wu Tong.  "Don't play games with me."  He nods to the guard.

The guard relaxes his grip, and Brother Liu's terrified struggling ceases.

"Since you can bear the pain of inserting the celestial eye," says Hall Master, "this Xuanyin Chain is nothing to you.  But I'm not sure if your daughter can take it or not."

Brother Liu is appalled.

The guard behind Yu'er yanks her chain.  She screams, and tries desperately to pull the burning collar off.

"Yu'er!  Yu'er!" Shouts Brother Liu.  "Stop!"

"I forgot to tell you," says Wu Tong.  "When this Xuanyin Chain is at its tightest, it does not matter if it's human or demon, all will die."

Brother Liu looks at his daughter fearfully.  "Fine!  Stop!  I agree to open the celestial eye for you!"

With a sharp movement of his hands, and then dragging his fingers across his forehead, the celestial eye opens.  Red and blue energy emit from his forehead, and then floats into the air.  A circular window forms.

Red and black smoke is forming below Hall Master.  WIth a gesture of his hand, he guides the smoke to the window.

Xuanji can be seen, clear as day.  As she turns to face the Tianxu Hall demons, the God of War appears in full armor.

"Exactly like I suspected," says Hall Master.  "Chu Xuanji is the God of War.  Finally, I found you...But she has not awakened yet."

Wu Tong can't believe what he just saw.  The girl he met who couldn't fly on her sword, is the God of War.  What. The. Hell.  The stupid girl he almost killed four years ago...

"I have to find a way to awaken her power," Hall Master continues.

Brother Liu's knees weaken, and he falls to the floor.

"Old Fogey," cries Yu'er.  "Are you okay? Don't die!"

Brother Liu is sweating profusely.  "Don't worry, kid.  I won't leave you behind."  He looks up at Hall Master balefully.  "Who are you?  Why can't I see through you?"  Brother Liu inquires.

Hall Master smirks.  "If I dare ask you to open your celestial eye, I'll have a way to block your sight from me.  Save it, Mr. Liu."  He looks over at Wu Tong.  "Treat him well, I still need him.  I'll come and get him in a few days' time."

"Yes, My Lord," Wu Tong bows.  "My Lord, when are we going to attack the Five Sects?"

Hall Master immediately disappears.

"My Lord!" Wu Tong shouts, annoyed as hell.

"Kid," says Brother Liu, "you are too ambitious.  I'm afraid that things won't go your way."

Wu Tong turns to look at him.  "What did you say?"

"Although I can't identify him, I saw the Punishment Mark of Heaven on him.  He's a criminal from the heavens.  If you collude with this kind of person, there will be no good ending for you.  I know.  You don't want to sacrifice your mortal integrity to stay alive.  You want to destroy the Five Sects, and become the head of the Five Sects.  But he's someone who can even hide from the heavens.  Do you think he'll really keep his promise to help you?  This is just your wishful thinking."

Wu Tong smirks.  "You want to sow discord between us?  Let me tell you.  I only believe in myself."  He looks at his guards.  "Take them away, and lock them up separately!"

"Yes," the guards bow.

He has the Punishment Mark from the heavens?  Then he shouldn't be able to enter Mount Buzhou.  Could it be that he has a way to conceal his mark?  Wu Tong looks up.  "Could it be the Dragon Seal?"

 

 

 

First Senior Brother is proudly standing in front of Xuanji's door.  He didn't once bend the rules for Xuanji, and he expects Sect Leader Chu to be thrilled.  Little Six approaches him.

"First Senior," says Little Six.  "Xuanji has been locked inside for so long.  I want to chat with her."

"Master asked me to keep an eye on you," says First Senior Brother.  "Don't cause any trouble."

"Don't worry," Little Six chuckles.  "What trouble can I make?"

First Senior Brother tilts his head toward the door.

"Thank you, Senior," says Little Six.  He slides the doors open, and then meticulously slides them closed after entering the room.

"Are you ready?" Little Six whispers to Xuanji.  "First Senior is keeping a close eye on you."

"Sifeng's plan will definitely work," Xuanji whispers confidently.  "Look."  She pulls up the charms Little Silver Flower had given to her earlier.

"Good," whispers Little Six.

"Sixth Senior, I'm so bored!"  Xuanji says loudly.  "Let's play Morra.  The loser will have to act like a dog."

"Sure, let's play it, then," Little Six says loudly.  "Bring it on."

"Two brothers, three shining stars, four treasures, five leaders," they say at the same time.

First Senior observes their shadows in the widow.

"Xuanji, you lost," says Little Six.  "Bark like a dog now."

Xuanji barks.

First Senior smiles and chuckles.  Just like old times.  The only one missing is Linglong, and the bickering between her and Little Six.

"Louder!" says Little Six.  "Later, I'll buy you a meaty bone."

Xuanji barks again.

First Senior smells something.

Two other Shaoyang Sect disciples approach him.

"First Senior," they bow.

"Good that you are here," says First Senior.  "I need to go to the toilet.  Keep an eye on Xuanji for me."

"Yes, First Senior," they say.

"Two brothers, three shining stars," say Xuanji and Little Six.  "Xuanji, you lost again.  Bark like a dog now."

"Little Xuanji is too dumb," says one of the disciples.  "Why does she keep on losing?"

"Again," says Little Six.

"Two brothers, three shining stars..."

"What are they doing?" The disciple notices something odd in the window.

"Four treasures, five leaders."  The shadows are showing their heads bumping a little too closely, almost like they are going to kiss.

The two disciples gasp.

"Xuanji was still heartbroken about the lad from Lize Palace yesterday, right? Why is she...well..."

"Young people nowadays are too open minded."

"What's wrong?" First Senior  approaches them.

"They," a disciple points to the window.

First Senior glances over.  Something seems strange.  "This is bad!"

He immediately slides open the doors.  He runs to Xuanji and Little Six, who are robotically reciting the words and motions for Morra.

First Senior puts his hand on Little Six's arm.  "Minyan."  Xuanji and Little Six shatter into crystalline particles of blue energy.  The charms from Sifeng fall on the floor.

First Senior Brother quickly picks up the pieces of paper.  He has an awful feeling in the pit of his stomach.  "Puppet charm and parrot charm.  Inform Master about it at once."

"Yes, First Senior."

So much for making Sect Leader Chu proud...

 

 

 

Fuyu Island Disciples are running through the dark forest.

"Master Dongfang ordered us to look for Chu Xuanji and Zhong Minyan," says Pian Pian.  "Don't let them escape from the Island!  All of you, go over there!  The rest, come with me!"

As the disciples leave, Xuanji, Sifeng, and Little Six run through the forest.

"Let's go," Xuanji pulls on Sifeng's sleeve.

"Wait," Ruo Yu approaches them.  "You discussed in private to save Linglong.  Why didn't you tell me?  Am I not your friend?"

"Ruo Yu, you've misunderstood," says Little Six.  "We don't want to drag you down with us.  Besides, we went against our Master's order this time.  We'll be punished severely when we go back."

"Linglong is my friend, too," says Ruo Yu.  "How can I sit back on this?  Even if I'll be punished, it'll be worth it, as long as we can save her.  Right, Sifeng?"

"Good," replies Sifeng.  "The more, the merrier.  If Lize Palace wants to punish us, we'll face it together."

"Ruo Yu, thank you," says Little Six.

"Let's not talk about this now," says Ruo Yu.  "The sword trap is still active.  We have to find a way to leave."

"I've already asked Little Silver Flower to scout out the area," says Sifeng.  "One part of the Sword trap is still broken.  Let's go there."

 

 

 

Fox Demon is majestically flying through the sky.  She sees Fuyu Island, and smiles.  "Finally, I am here."  Like a bird hitting a glass door, she runs into the transparent dome of the sword trap.  She gasps and falls backward.  Daggers of ice shoot at her.  She waves them away with her very wide sleeve.  "Darn it.  What's so good about Fuyu Island?  Why do they have to put on this sword trap?  If it isn't because of the spirit key, I wouldn't even come here."

Sifeng, Xuanji, Ruo Yu, Little Silver Flower, and Little Six are gleefully flying through the sky, like teenagers who were able to successfully sneak out of their parents' homes.

"It's the first quarter of the moon today," says Sifeng.  "We can't fix the formation.  I just need to lure them away."

Fox Demon is surprised to see them flying by.

"Silver Snake, go," says Sifeng to Little Silver Flower.

Behind them, Sect Leader Chu and creepy Hao Chen are following.

Sifeng is the first to see them.  "Hurry up," he tells the group.

Hao Chen darts in front of them, and blocks their path.  "Xuanji, no matter what you think, you can tell me about it.  We can solve it together.  Why do you have to disobey your father?"
"Senior Hao Chen," Xuanji says sternly.  "I can't go back to Shaoyang with you.  I..."

"I know you want to save Linglong," Hao Chen interrupts.  "But we need to lay down a plan first."

"Xuanji!" Sect Leader Chu says sharply.  "Come back with me, now!"

Xuanji looks at both of the men awkwardly, and then...the group disappears in a poof of pink smoke.  Hao Chen's control over Xuanji: shattered.  

"Sect Leader!" shouts Hao Chen.

 

 

 

Deputy Chief is watching the waves crash on the beach, and staring up at the gorgeous, cloudy, night sky.  He smiles, as everything is beginning to fall into place.  Excellent.

 

 

 

A purple comet of smoke lands in a dilapidated house.  It materializes into Sifeng, Little Six, Ruo Yu, Xuanji, and Little Silver Flower.

Another purple comet shoots down, and Fox Demon appears.  She approaches them and smiles.

"Purple Fox, why is it you?" asks Xuanji.

"Why are you here?" Asks Little Six.

"Humans are really rude," Fox Demon observes.  "I saved you just now, out of kindness.  Shouldn't you thank me?"

"Thank you," says Xuanji and Sifeng.

"Humans are supposed to be grateful, right?"  Asks Fox Demon.  She extends her hand.  "You can repay me with the spirit key."

"Ah," Little Silver Flower approaches Fox Demon.  "You old fox!  I knew that you had an ulterior motive for coming here all alone.  Let me tell you.  Tianxu Hall has already taken away the spirit key.  You are too late."

"What?" Fox Demon asks incredulously.  "Tianxu Hall is really annoying.  Tell me, then.  Where are those stinking demons now?"

Little Six and Little Silver Flower snort derisively.

"We want to get even with them, too," says Little Six.  "But Tianxu Hall is at Mount Buzhou.  And we can't find it on the map."

"Mount Buzhou?" asks Fox Demon.  So, they are hiding at Mount Buzhou.  That macaque is being chained down in Fenru City, and Mount Buzhou is the entrance, right?  I can go with them to find out the location of Tianxu Hall and that Macaque.  Then, I can save him after I get the spirit keys.

"I want to get even with Tianxu Hall, too," says Fox Demon.  "I'll bring you with me, then."

"You know where Mount Buzhou is?" asks Xuanji.

"Of course," says Fox Demon.  "I didn't live over 1,000 years for nothing."

"Don't trust her," says Little Six.  "She might attack us on the way there."

"That's right!" Little Silver Flower agrees.

"We'll go there ourselves," says Little Six.

"Wait, you can't leave," says Fox Demon.  "Without me, you won't be able to find Mount Buzhou.  Mount Buzhou is no longer in the human realm."

"It's not in the human realm anymore?" asks Xuanji.

"You don't know, right?" asks Fox Demon.  "After Gong Gong knocked down Mount Buzhou, the sky pillar fell, and the the earth caved in.  From then on, Mount Buzhou was gone from the human realm.  Mortals like you won't be able to find it."

"If you really know where it is," says Little Silver Flower, "why don't you go there yourself?  Why are you so kind to bring us there?"

"Why should I lie to you?"  Asks Fox Demon.  "After Mount Buzhou collapsed a few thousand years ago, it became a demon territory with a strong, demonic aura surrounding it.  Asura from the Demon Clan found this place by accident.  Then he took over, and used the demonic aura to train himself.  As time passed by, the place has developed into a demon territory.  Let me tell you.  I grew up in Mount Buzhou, so I'm very familiar with that place."

"Fine," Sifeng steps forward.  "I'll believe you for now.  Tell us, where is Mount Buzhou?"

Fox Demon smiles.  She touches Sifeng on the shoulder.  Xuanji immediately stands beside Sifeng.

"You trust me the best," says Fox Demon.

Xuanji wedges herself between them.  "Tell us, how do we go to Mount Buzhou?"

Fox Demon smiles.  "It's like this.  Although I grew up in Mount Buzhou, after the battle between the deities and demons, the Demon Clan was exiled from Mount Buzhou.  They moved to Fenru City, and sent celestial knights to guard it.  So, I don't know how to go back."

"You are playing around with us," snaps Little Six.

"Calm down.  Even if I don't know the way, Ting Nu will definitely know."  Fox Demon pauses.  "But you have to help me find him first."

"Isn't Ting Nu with you?" asks Xuanji.  "When we were at Mount Gao, you escaped together with Ting Nu."

"That's right," Fox Demon agrees.  "After we escaped from Mount Gao, I put Ting Nu by the roadside.  At first, I wanted to go to Fuyu Island to find out the location of the spirit key, but within an hour, Ting Nu was gone.  I found some signs of struggle nearby.  He was captured by a very powerful demon.  I don't know what kind of demon it was."

"Is it a demon from Tianxu Hall again?" asks Xuanji.

Fox Demon shakes her head.  "Definitely not Tianxu Hall.  I've fought many times with Tianxu Hall.  If they had such a powerful demon, I'd know about it.  I think he's just a lone demon hiding in the human realm."

"Ah," says Little Silver Flower.  "So, after so much talking, you just want us to help you."

"So what if I do?  If you want to go to Mount Buzhou, you have to help me save Ting Nu first.  Ting Nu is a merman.  He doesn't have legs.  He can't walk.  I don't know how he'll be tortured."

"Ting Nu is our friend," says Xuanji.  "We'll definitely save him.  Besides, he's the only one who can save Linglong now."

"All right," says Little Six.  "We'll discuss it first."

The five go into a separate room.

"Are you really going to travel with this Fox Demon?" asks Little Six.  "She is very cunning.  We can't fall for her lies."

"How about this?"  Suggests Sifeng.  "We'll save Ting Nu together with her, and enter Mount Buzhou together.  After that, we just need to keep the spirit keys away from her."

"I think we can give it a try," Ruo Yu agrees.

"But I really don't want to work with a demon," says Little Six.

"Sixth Senior," says Xuanji, "the most important thing now is to save Linglong."

"Okay," says Little Six.  "We'll work together with that Fox Demon first.  But if she does anything suspicious, I will not show her mercy."

"How is it?" asks Fox Demon from the main room.  "Are you done whispering?"

They conclude their discussion and join Fox Demon in the main room.

"We'll save Ting Nu together first," says Sifeng.  "After entering Mount Buzhou, we'll part ways.  How about that?"

"Good," says Fox Demon.  "This is exactly what I want."

 

 

Wu Tong is walking through the main area of Tianxu Hall.  He approaches the stage.

A puff of red and black smoke slowly descends.

"My Lord," Wu Tong bows.

"Tomorrow," says the Hall Master, in smoke form, "send Liu Yihuan and his daughter out from Mount Buzhou.  I'll have a use for them."

"Yes," says Wu Tong.

 

 

 

Hall Master is standing near the entrance to Tianxu Hall.

Wu Tong flies through the vortex separating Mount Buzhou from the Human Realm, meeting Hall Master on the other side.

"My Lord," Wu Tong bows.

"Where are the people that I asked for?"  Hall Master asks.

"Why do you need Liu Yihuan?"  asks Wu Tong.  "Just tell me about it.  I'll help you settle it."

"There's no need for you to know," Hall Master replies curtly.

"I don't know what you want to do," says Wu Tong, "how can I do my best to serve you?  Later, I might be betrayed by you."

"What is the meaning of this?"

"Your goal from the beginning was to get the spirit keys to revive Devil Star in order to topple the heavens, and become the leader of all three realms, am I right?"

"So?" asks Hall Master.

"If the five sects of the human realm are willing to bow down to you, are you not going to kill them then?"

Hall Master looks at Wu Tong warily.  "Who lives and who dies, it all depends on my mood...It's up to me to decide.  The five sects are unimportant to me."

"No wonder you were always so reluctant to let Wolf help me.  You're not going to annihilate the five sects.  You just lied to me, saying that you'll annihilate them, so that I'll serve Tianxu Hall, right?"

"Wu Tong, you should be thankful to Tianxu Hall."

"Of course, I'm grateful to you for giving me this chance.  My Lord, how about we make a deal?  Continue with your dream to become the leader of the three realms.  I'll help you get the spirit keys.  But from now on, the soldiers in Tianxu Hall will be under my command.  I'll destroy those five sects myself."

Hall Master laughs.  "You want to make a deal with me?  You are really ambitious.  Now, you want to take over Tianxu Hall?  Listen to me carefully.  Wu Tong, you are just a dog that I picked up.  When I'm happy, I can let you become the superintendent.  But if I'm unhappy," black smoke emits from his hand, "I can kill you any time!"

He turns around and attempts to slap Wu Tong with the smoke,  but Wu Tong skillfully flies backwards and avoids it.  Wu Tong stabilizes himself while Hall Master attempts to charge.  Thick, black smoke emits from Hall Master's hand.

In a burst of purple energy, a black object appears in Wu Tong's hand.  Hall Master attempts to hit him again.  Wu Tong holds up the object, a wave of energy emits, throwing Hall Master off his feet.

"Dragon Seal?" asks Hall Master.

With a movement of his hands, Wu Tong has the Dragon Seal suspended in front of him.  Hall Master attempts to use his energy to block it.

Thick, purple energy is emitting from the Dragon Seal.  Heavy black smoke is emitting from Hall Master's body, as the Dragon seal is suctioning away his energy, peeling back the layers like an onion.

Wu Tong spreads his arms apart.  With great force, the Dragon Seal knocks off Hall Master's mask, and blows back his black hood.  Wu Tong smiles.  The Hall Master is none other than the very sexy, but very insidious Deputy Chief of Lize Palace.

The purple energy from the Dragon Seal dissipates.

Wu Tong grins.  "I almost forgot that you are carrying the Punishment Mark of the Heavens.  Only the Dragon Seal can conceal that mark, and allow you to enter Mount Buzhou.  But, besides Yuan Lang, the Right Lieutenant, who had this Rose Gold Bird mark, almost nobody else has the same mark, right?"

"You know a lot," growls Deputy Chief/Hall Master/Yuan Lang.

"If I'm working with the demons, of course, I have to find out everything about the Demon Realm.  I should know my opponent well.  But I can find out even more secrets about you."

"Wu Tong, you are courting death!"

"But can you kill me?  Liu Yihuan told me that you have the Punishment Mark from the heavens.  I was curious.  You've entered Mount Buzhou so many times.  So, the Dragon Seal should be with you.  But I never heard anything about Lize Palace losing their Dragon Seal.  And Tianxu Hall has never had a plan to attack Lize Palace.  So, I was thinking that maybe you are hiding within Lize Palace where you have easy access to the Dragon Seal."  Wu Tong grins wickedly.  "I was right.  You thought that no one would attack Lize Palace without your order.  So, you were not on guard.  I have to thank you for allowing me to get the Dragon Seal without any effort at all."

"I underestimated you before this,"  says Yuan Lang.

"Besides, I found out about a ground breaking secret.  I think nobody in Lize Palace knows their Deputy Chief is the Lord of Tianxu Hall, right?  Or else, you would have used Lize Palace as Tianxu Hall's hideout.  You don't have to go through so much trouble.  Am I right, Deputy Chief?"

"Wu Tong, you follow neither human rules or demon rules.  There is no place for you within the three realms."

"I just want to work with you.  You want to get the spirit keys to become the leader of the three realms.  I just want to annihilate the five sects.  We have no contradicting interest.  If you agree to my request, not only will I help you keep your secret, I'll continue to serve you."

"You are threatening me," says Yuan Lang.

"We are just taking what we need.  Isn't that wonderful?"

"Fine.  I agree."  Yuan Lang extends his hand.  "Give me the Dragon Seal."

Wu Tong smiles.  "Since you are willing to cooperate with me, we should each show our sincerity.  This Dragon Seal and the spirit key inside will become the token of our cooperation.  I'll keep it for you first.  As for what you want to do with Liu Yihuan, just leave the matter to me.  I'll do it nicely for you to show my sincerity first."

 

 

 

Fox Demon is sniffing the night air as they walk alongside a stream in the forest.

"You are a demon fox, not a demon dog," Little Six says impatiently.  Admittedly, her sniffing the air so intensely is really freaking him out.  "Are you sure that your sense of smell is accurate?"

Fox Demon sniffs the air a few more times and then points.  "Ting Nu went that way."

"It's late," says Sifeng.  "Let's rest in the forest for tonight.  We'll depart tomorrow morning and continue to look for him."

Everyone is sitting together at the campfire, except for Fox Demon.  She is off to the side, sitting alone. Xuanji takes some sweet potato from the fire, and brings it to her.  

"Here, eat this," says Xuanji.

"I am a fox.  I only eat humans or grapes.  I don't want to eat such a charred sweet potato."

"You dare to eat humans with that courage of yours?" asks Xuanji.  "Are you really not going to eat it?"

Fox Demon turns her head away.

"Forget it," Xuanji says, joyfully skipping back to the campfire.

Fox Demon's stomach growls.  She reluctantly joins them.  She clears her throat.  "After thinking about it, we are in the same boat now.  I shouldn't isolate you.  So, I've decided to eat and stay with all of you."  She takes a seat between Sifeng and Little Six.  She grabs some roasted corn on a stick.  "Little Sifeng, do you want a taste of this?"

Xuanji moves the corn away.  "He won't eat it.  He won't eat yours.  He will eat mine instead."

Fox Demon smiles.

Xuanji shows Sifeng her sweet potato.  "Sifeng, ah..."

Sifeng gives her a strange look.

"Ah," Xuanji says again.  "What is it Sifeng?  Is her corn better than my sweet potato?  Mine is much better than her corn.  Eat it."

Sifeng rolls his eyes and smiles.  "I can eat it myself."  He takes the stick from her, and has a bite of the sweet potato.

Xuanji smirks.

"Don't worry," says Fox Demon.  "I'm not interested in your lover.  That macaque already annoys me enough."

"By the way," says Xuanji.  "You don't look like an evil demon.  Why would you fall in love with a devil like Wu Zhiqi?"

"Wu Zhiqi is not a devil!"  Snaps Fox Demon.

"Why isn't he?" asks Little Six.  "Tianxu Hall caught Linglong just to save him."

"I'll say it again," says Fox Demon.  "Wu Zhiqi has nothing to do with Tianxu Hall.  They have an ulterior motive for saving him.  Wu Zhiqi is the most free and easy person in this world."

She remembers her time in her Fox Form, climbing a tree, and attempting to get the grapes. A weird force lifts her up, and pulls her over to a table.

"Let go of me," says Fox Demon.

Wu Zhiqi is drinking some wine.

Fox Demon is suspended in the air.

"Lately, the floor is littered with grape skins," says Wu Zhiqi.  "Finally, I caught you today."

"Let go of me," begs Fox Demon.  "I'm from Qingqiu's Fox Tribe.  I'm vicious.  If you hurt me, my tribe will definitely avenge me."

"How are you going to seek revenge on me?"  asks Wu Zhiqi.

"I'll eat everything in your grape garden, watermelon garden, and pumpkin garden.  Are you afraid now?"

"Yah," says Wu Zhiqi.  "Too bad for you.  I'm the fiercest monkey in this world."

Fox Demon looks down into the pond, and sees the reflection of Wu Zhiqi's monkey form.

"Look," says Wu Zhiqi.

Fox Demon is unphased.

"Your fur looks good.  I need a scarf.  I'll skin you to warm my neck for winter."

He drops Fox Demon to the ground.  She lays motionless.

"Little Fox, Little Fox.  You really are such a coward."  He shakes his head and laughs.