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“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.
"I've told you enough," Yuan Lang says to Sifeng as they converse in front of Palace Master's memorial. "Why don't you show me your sincerity, as well? I'll tell you my goal after that."
"So, what exactly to you want me to do?" Asks Sifeng. He wants Yuan Lang to be as explicit as possible, as he feels slimy every time he's in this man's presence.
"Go to the Demon Citadel, and save Wu Zhiqi with the power of the Twelve Feathers. Mortals and demons are enemies because they're equal in strength. But if the demons grow much stronger, no mortals will dare to disobey us. So, by that time, that silly girl will be together with you naturally."
"Do you think I'm in the dark because you didn't tell me the truth?" Asks Sifeng. "After the Demon Citadel was destroyed by the heavens, it was filled with deadly anguish. It's a death trap. You just want to send me to my grave. You have no right to talk about Xuanji and me when you're this selfish."
"I'm doing this for your sake," says Yuan Lang. "If you don't help out the demon clan, next time, you'll die by her sword when she masters her powers. It'll be too late for you to regret it by then."
"Scram," says Sifeng.
"Think about it," says Yuan Lang, before exiting the room. The disciples at the doorway bow as he passes them.
Elder Luo enters. "Seems like he is getting more and more ambitious."
"Elder Luo, how's the situation in Lize Palace?"
Elder Luo sighs. "He forced everyone to join Tianxu Hall. For those who disobey his orders, he'll either put them in cells, or execute them immediately."
"Please pass this message to everyone. Tianxu Hall is powerful now. We need to compromise with them, and save our strength. We shouldn't sacrifice ourselves for nothing. Now, I know what his next plan is. Give me some time to think of a solution. I'll surely protect our clan."
"Yes," Elder Luo bows.
Wu Zhiqi is getting hit by bolts of lightning from the chains that are shackling him. He tries to flip away, but it only makes the torture worse. He screams in pain before falling to his knees.
"These four stupid chains!" He growls.
A terrified disciple is kneeling before Yuan Lang in the middle of a circle, in an empty room. Yuan Lang moves his hands, and generates electric pink energy. He brings forth the Soul Furnace.
Ruo Yu is standing off to the side, ready to assist Yuan Lang.
With his pink energy, Yuan Lang pushes the Soul Furnace to the terrified disciple. It hovers over his head, and then opens. Flame energy covers his body, and he screams as his soul is removed from his open mouth. He continues to scream until his soul is completely removed, and his lifeless body crumples to the floor.
Ruo Yu looks away. He has never been able to get used to watching this.
With his pink energy, Yuan Lang closes the Soul Furnace, and it floats back to him.
Ruo Yu bows. "Palace Master, you've absorbed 80 souls."
"It's finally working after absorbing so many," says Yuan Lang. "Now, we just need another 19 souls to complete it."
"You can absorb the God of War's power if you complete the Soul Furnace?"
"Are you interested, as well?" Asks Yuan Lang.
Ruo Yu bows.
"The God of War is mighty. I can't absorb her power by using the Soul Furnace alone. We need to set up a formation, as well, and I'm the only one who knows how to set up that formation. Only I can use the God of War's Powers." He studies Ruo Yu carefully.
Ruo Yu immediately drops to his knees. "I've always been loyal to you, master. I will never betray you."
"Rise now," says Yuan Lang.
"Thank you, Master."
"Of course, I will succeed. I've planned this for over 1,000 years. I've located the God of War, and awakened her powers. Everything is according to the plan. We need Juntian Hoop and Chehai Hook to unseal the Crystal Lamp. But when we unseal the Crystal Lamp, the immense pressure of Devil Star will turn us into dust. We'll only be fine if we have God of War's power, and only her powers can fight against the Devil Star's power. I'm not reviving the Devil Star for him to become our leader. I'm reviving him so he can only obey me," Yuan Lang says ominously.
"So, Palace Master, you planned this all along. But now you need Yu Sifeng to enter the Demon Citadel. I'm afraid he won't do so."
Yuan Lang sighs. "Even I can't enter the Demon Citadel now. Yu Sifeng is our only chance because he has the Twelve Feathers Bloodline. I wouldn't have kept him alive if it weren't for that. The chains trapping Wu Zhiqi will only show up when Fenru City's gate opens on the 15th day of next month. I'm sure he'll agree before that."
"Yes," says Ruo Yu. "Master, I have another favor to ask of you. I hope you can help me. My younger sister has not been feeling well lately. Can I..."
Yuan Lang grabs his chin. Ruo Yu gasps. "Do you think that this is the time for that?" Snaps Yuan Lang. He takes his hand off Ruo Yu's chin. "What you need to do now is monitor Chu Xuanji's movement, so that I can acquire her powers."
"Yes," Ruo Yu nervously bows.
"After you complete your task, I will arrange for you two to reunite."
"Yes."
"Now, we need to think of a way to deal with Chu Xuanji."
"You two weren't even here when I was still in Lize Palace!" Yells Brother Liu, who is being blocked by two disciples.
"What's going on?" Elder Luo approaches them.
"Old Luo! It's me, Liu Yiuhan!"
"Why have you returned?" Asks Elder Luo.
Brother Liu sighs. "Can't I even pay my condolences to the old Palace Master? These two scoundrels won't let me in! I was an elder, too, you know! Old Luo, help me out!"
"Let him in," says Elder Luo.
"But the new Palace Master said..."
"No buts!" Interjects Brother Liu as he pushes past them. He pats Elder Luo on the shoulder. "Old Luo, you have a short temper, but you're helping me out today. What a rare sight. I'll treat you to a drink next time."
"Uh," says Elder Luo. "Sifeng is close with you. I hope you can console him."
Brother Liu sighs. "Where's that kid?"
"He's in the wake in our Clan Hall. Today is the seventh day after his father's passing. It's time for him to come out. Follow me."
A disciple enters the memorial room, and approaches a kneeling Sifeng. "It's been seven days. It's time for us to bury his coffin."
"Wait!" Brother Liu bursts into the room. "I haven't paid my respects yet! Palace Master! I'm here to pay my respects!" He dramatically wails and touches the top of the coffin. "Why did you leave us like that? I still have many things left unsaid, you know? Palace Master!" He looks up at Sifeng and the disciple. Both are watching him closely.
"I'm here to wail," says Brother Liu, "and I'm very shy. You wait outside." He looks at the disciple. "Hurry! Will you cry for me if I can't cry later?"
The disciple finally goes away.
"Those who are outside, can leave as well," says Brother Liu. The remaining disciples guarding the door walk away. "Palace Master!" Brother Liu wails dramatically.
"Eldest Brother Liu," Sifeng says matter of factly.
Brother Liu looks up cautiously.
"Are you here to pay your condolences?" Asks Sifeng.
"Of course not," Brother Liu whispers. "I'm here to find you." He pats the top of the coffin. He kneels beside Sifeng. "I'm here to find you. Purple Fox has a message for you. Xuanji wants to meet you at Qingmu Town by 7:00 AM tomorrow."
"Xuanji? She's willing to meet me?"
"Why should I lie to you? Both of you are suffering because of each other. Since you're suffering, why don't you meet her, and explain everything?"
Sifeng frowns.
"So, are you going or not?" Asks Brother Liu.
Sifeng nods.
Xuanji is sitting at a table in front of a fountain, carefully looking over the hairpin Sifeng gave her.
Teng She approaches her with a plate of grapes. "Look at you. You've been sitting here the entire day, staring at that stupid hairpin." He hands her the plate. She ignores him, and he places the plate on the table. "Fine, then," says Teng She. "Stinky Woman, if you miss Little Chef that much, you should find him. Honestly speaking, he's a great cook. I'm sure he's not a bad guy."
"Senior Xuanji!" A Shaoyang disciple approaches them. "A lady wearing a purple dress wanted me to give you this lantern."
Xuanji rushes over to the disciple. "Thank you," she eagerly grabs the lantern. She pulls out an attached note that says: "7 AM, Qingmu Town."
"Teng She."
"What are you doing?" Asks Teng She.
"Hey, do you want to try food around Shaoyang Peak?"
"Of course I do," Teng She beams.
"Okay. Do me a favor first."
Teng She sighs. Of course, there's strings attached.
Sifeng is standing on a bridge at an inn in Qingmu Town, dressed in white. Fox Demon and Brother Liu are in the background, observing.
"It's 7:00 AM already," says Brother Liu. "Why isn't Xuanji here yet?"
"I've sent the lantern to Shaoyang Sect," says Fox Demon. "Xuanji will definitely come."
"How could you be sure? What if she changes her mind? That's possible, as well."
"You're such a wet blanket," says Fox Demon. "Don't speak. Just wait and see." She crosses her arms.
Brother Liu sighs.
Sifeng feels a mix of sadness, excitement, and anxiety. It is clearly not going to be the same, but how are they going to work through it?
The small bells overhead ring, and Sifeng's heart jumps. He carefully walks toward the entry way. Xuanji is standing outside by the tree decorated with wind chimes, and people's written secrets. The tree they had gone to before when Sifeng had admitted to having a secret that he couldn't publicly disclose. Xuanji is looking over the secrets shared by prior lovers. Sifeng approaches her, but keeps a distance.
Xuanji hears his footsteps, and turns around. A huge feeling of relief washes over her. As he approaches her, however, anxiety kicks in, and Xuanji hides behind the tree. "We shouldn't see each other in the first place," Xuanji says quickly. "If my father knew about this, he would be disappointed in me. Let's speak like this." She's feels so flustered, and a little bit feverish.
"I'm sorry," Sifeng says calmly. "I've always wanted to tell you the truth. It must've been shocking for you."
"Why did you hide it from me, then? Why didn't you tell me the truth?"
"I've always wanted to tell you my true identity. But everything happened at the same time before I got the chance to tell you the truth. I swear that is the only thing I've hidden from you."
"But that is the most important thing to me," sobs Xuanji. "Sifeng, what I only care about is the fact that the person I trusted the most, deceived me. You understand?"
"Xuanji," whispers Sifeng. "I'm sorry. I will never deceive you in the future. Nor will I hide anything else from you."
Xuanji takes a deep breath. "Let me ask you this. How much did you know about Yuan Lang's scheme? And did you participate in his scheme?"
"Yuan Lang?" Asks Sifeng. "Are you talking about Deputy Chief? Was he involved in this, as well?" This is news to Sifeng. Of course, grief for his father has isolated him from the current news and gossip.
"Yuan Lang is the Deputy Chief of Lize Palace. He's the leader of Tianxu Hall, as well. Purple Fox discovered that."
"So, that's the case," Sifeng has an awful feeling of dread in his stomach. "It's no wonder he was acting so mysteriously."
"Yuan Lang wants to save Wu Zhiqi by using the spirit keys. And he wants to revive the Devil Star. Did you participate in his scheme?"
"I have never participated in his scheme," says Sifeng. "We were on the same page before Dianjing Valley Sect held the Hairpin Tournament. I didn't know Lize Palace was involved in Tianxu Hall's evil scheme. I didn't know about their plans. I didn't even know that my master was my father. I knew something was wrong during the night before the Hairpin Tournament. My father was used by Deputy Chief. I tried to trap them! But in the end, I still failed. I know everything I'm saying now seems like an excuse to you. But Xuanji, can you believe in me?"
Xuanji nods. "I believe in you."
"So," says Sifeng, "can I see your face?"
Xuanji quickly sits down. "No!" Her emotions and feelings are still jumbled, and she doesn't want more deception.
"The two of them finally have the chance to see each other," Fox Demon comments, "but why aren't they hugging each other? I don't understand."
Brother Liu looks at her sideways. "An old fox like you doesn't know anything about mortals. This is the delight of life. Staring at each other with passionate eyes."
"You're jealous, aren't you?" Asks Fox Demon.
"Ei ya," Brother Liu sighs.
Xuanji is sobbing by the tree trunk.
"Little Phoenix is an affectionate man, indeed," Brother Liu continues. "It's tough being a mortal. But he still insists on being one."
"Wu Zhiqi told me before that being a mortal is great," says Fox Demon. "The mortal realm is prosperous, filled with blue skies and white clouds. Full of songs and dances, filled with amazing events. It's a dazzling realm. But I think that's not important."
"Sifeng," Xuanji sobs. She wants so badly to be in his arms like before, but she is terribly confused. "I do believe in you, but...that doesn't mean everything has been solved. That time, I witnessed my mother's death personally! She was burned to death by deadly anguish, and your father was the murderer! If you were in my shoes, could you treat it as if nothing had happened?" Her heart rips in half at the grief for her mother, Sifeng's betrayal, and the loss of their relationship as they knew it.
"My father, he did commit too many mistakes due to his obsession, and now, he's dead because of it. But Xuanji, my father didn't murder your mother. Yuan Lang, the deputy chief, murdered her."
Xuanji looks up. "Yuan Lang?" She steps out from behind the tree. "What did you say just now? Say that again."
"Yuan Lang admitted that himself," says Sifeng. "I know I have no proof, and Shaoyang Sect won't believe me without any proof. You said your mother was burned to death. I think I know how to investigate this matter now. Xuanji, please give me some time. I will get to the bottom of this, and I'll bring the true culprit to you. By that time, I will stand in front of you, and you can punish me however you want for my deceit."
"I won't punish you!" Says Xuanji. "Sifeng, I don't need you to do anything. I just want you to leave Lize Palace and stay with me. I want you to return to Shaoyang Sect with me, so that my father can believe in you. As for the true culprit, we can just investigate it together."
"Xuanji, now I can't just...do nothing about the situation. Before my father passed away, he told me to protect the members of our clan in Lize Palace. Now, Yuan Lang is the new Palace Master. If I leave, he'll manipulate my clan members, and use them as killing machines. My clan isn't evil. So, I can't just leave them behind."
"Can you really change them?" Xuanji asks dubiously. "What if, one day, you become as evil as the demons of Tianxu Hall?"
"If that does happen, please kill me."
Fox Demon and Brother Liu continue to watch the couple from afar.
"Kill you?" Asks Xuanji. "You want me to kill you? Do you know this? Every sect knows that I'm the God of War now, and they want me to lead them to exterminate the demons. Lize Palace is the first thing on their minds! Lize Palace and Tianxu Hall have killed too many people in the Dianjing Valley Sect! Their sins will never be undone! I can't, and won't stop hurting Lize Palace just because you say that not all demons in Lize Palace are evil! When my sword points toward Lize Palace, when my Dingkun Sword points at your face, what do you want me to do by then? Are you going to fight me?"
Sifeng doesn't know what to say. As Xuanji turns to walk away, Sifeng grabs her wrist, and spins her back to him. "Xuanji, I'm sorry. I've made things difficult for you." With his thumb, he gently wipes the tears under her eye. "But can you not sever our ties right away? Please give me more time. Let me drive Yuan Lang away, and take over Lize Palace. After that, I will give the sects an answer, and I'll bear the sins of Lize Palace. I just hope that you can wait for me."
"Let me think about it," says Xuanji. "I'll give you an answer tomorrow."
"Okay," Sifeng says tearfully. "I'll wait for your answer. But, Xuanji, remember this. No matter what you choose, you will never change in my heart."
She breaks away from Sifeng, and tearfully runs off.
"Why did Xuanji run away while crying?" Asks Brother Liu. "Did the deal go wrong?"
"Are you sure you're a Rose Gold Bird?" Asks Fox Demon. "You sound more like a crow. Just shut up."
Little Six and Linglong are walking through the market, hand in hand.
"Master and the rest have returned to Shaoyang Sect," says Little Six. "It's bad for us to go there now. Don't worry about Xuanji. I'm sure everyone will take care of her."
Linglong nods.
"I'll buy some noodles in front. Why don't you go to the fabric store, and see if there's anything you want to buy? We'll decorate our home together later."
Linglong nods. "Okay."
As Little Six walks away, Linglong enters the fabric shop.
"Miss, please have a look inside," says the greeter.
"Shopkeeper," says Linglong as she reaches the counter.
"Miss, what kind of fabric are you looking for?" Asks the shopkeeper.
"Is there anything I can use to make a bedsheet?"
"Yes," says the shopkeeper. He steps away from the counter.
Linglong decides to explore the shop, while the shopkeeper is finding her fabric.
Three Dianjing Valley Sect disciples enter the shop. "Valley Master insisted on sending us here to follow the Shaoyang sect."
"He wants us to follow the God of War."
"We left in a hurry. We didn't even have time to pack our clothes."
Linglong looks behind her to see who they are.
"Shopkeeper!" Says one of the disciples.
"Hello, gentlemen," says the shopkeeper while he's carrying Linglong's fabrics.
"Do you sell silk cloth here?"
"Of course we do," says the shopkeeper. "But please wait a moment."
Linglong keeps her back turned, hoping the disciples won't notice her.
...To be continued...
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