01x12 - Episode 12

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♪ Your silhouette in the twilight's glow ♪

♪ Awakens like snow, delicate and cold ♪

♪ Within your gaze,

countless destinies intertwine ♪

♪ A lifetime, a world of illusion

of just one person ♪

♪ As moonlight shimmers ♪

♪ Falling petals rest in my palm,

it's your sacred promise ♪

♪ Cultivating amidst the fleeting time

of this mortal world ♪

♪ To be as one, inseparable,

like a shadow in rhyme ♪

♪ Grant me a lifetime

of enchanting sights ♪

♪ I defy fate, turning it around ♪

♪ Fearless of heavenly decree ♪

♪ It is the courage

that blooms for you, profound ♪

♪ Unafraid of the destined trials ♪

♪ I only wish to make a vow with you ♪

♪ Like our initial encounter

etched deep within my heart ♪

=The Longest Promise=

(Adapted from "Zhu Yan" by Cang Yue)

=The Longest Promise=

(Adapted from "Zhu Yan" by Cang Yue)

=The Longest Promise=

=Episode 12=

Greetings to Priest.

Whose bracelet is it

on the Priest's hand?

I have no idea.

Is it yours?

I don't know.

It looks alike.

Whose bracelet is it?

Red light.

A red light?

How could it be hers?

It looks like the bracelet

Zhu Yan woven.

Yes.

You're kidding me.

No way.

Look, Yan.

Priest used your grass bracelet

to do a demonstration.

It really is Zhu Yan's.

Seriously?

It really is in red.

You've witnessed

the function of Spirituality Grass

enhancing mental focus.

Speaking of determination,

there's no one in Jiuyi Mountain

as strong-willed as the Priest.

Is there anyone willing

to challenge him?

Let me do it.

Sure.

What is he doing?

Anyone else?

Go, Yan.

Forget it, I'm not going.

Priest.

What a cheap trick.

The Priest won't be swayed so easily.

Students with stronger power

can practice with each other.

Let's get started.

Come on, let's give it a try.

Sure, let's go.

As expected from Qing g*ng.

He is strong-willed as well.

Qing g*ng's bracelet

doesn't move a bit either.

Yes.

General Qing.

It's starting to move, isn't it?

Look.

It's moving.

It's moving.

It's moving.

It's spinning.

Princess Xuelu is amazing.

It's starting to spin.

I knew it.

General Qing must've liked Xuelu.

General Qing, why are you blushing?

General Qing.

You've got to learn more

from the Priest.

Why are you leaving, General Qing?

General Qing?

Well

I'm impressed.

His brilliant reputation is destroyed

in an instant.

Come on, give it a try.

Try it.

It's moving.

It's moving.

Come.

I'm impressed.

It moves. Stay still.

Give it a try.

It's moving.

Look at mine.

See.

Priest,

thanks for choosing the bracelet I made

despite its shabbiness.

Here comes another one.

Push it in.

Get in.

Mine is moving as well.

Why isn't yours moving?

Quick, try it.

Right.

Like this.

Like this?

(I'll give him a good scare.)

Priest,

why are you staring at me like this?

Do you

like me?

(This can't scare you either.)

It's thundering.

There's thunder.

Why is it thundering all of a sudden?

Guys, there's thunder in the mountain.

I'm afraid there'll be heavy rainfall.

Let's call it a day.

Please go back and study harder.

Gathering spirituality

is the foundation

of all magic techniques.

Thank you, Priest.

Come on, let's go.

Try it again.

Let's go, Xueying.

Okay, sure.

I don't know what she's said

that aroused the thunder.

Not to mention she's the cursed lady.

Even if she's not,

she'll also be

an obstacle in his future.

Ying. Luckily, I'm a man of foresight.

So I fed you Red Fruit.

What's going on?

I learned it from the sutra.

But why can't I calm my mind?

You can't calm down

because you got too many

distracting thoughts in your mind.

For practitioners,

it's taboo

to have distracting thoughts.

Let's work hard together.

Priest, why are you here?

This is

the place where I meditate.

Well,

I'll return this seat to you.

This place is spacious.

It won't hurt to accommodate me here.

Maybe this Spirituality Grass Bracelet

will stop moving once I imitate

the pose when you cast a spell.

Stop being so talkative.

Do you know that the Spirituality Spell

is the most basic magic technique?

The others have already mastered it.

Well, once again, I'm the last

to learn it.

But I'm sure I can master it.

(Don't move, get a grip.)

What's the matter, Priest?

It's distracting me

when you sit next to me.

It's odd.

What's wrong with the weather?

Since it's raining now,

why don't you learn

to scurry across the rain

with spirituality?

That'd be great.

Scurry across the rain

with spirituality?

I once heard

that as long as we're quick enough,

we'll be able to pass

through the gaps between the raindrops

without getting soaked.

It's easy.

You can do it too.

Priest, don't mock me.

Staying focused is the foundation,

I can't even do that.

How could I pass through

the gaps between the raindrops?

You stay focused

and let your consciousness

follow this grass bracelet

to walk between the raindrops.

Remember this,

even if the sky collapses,

just ignore it.

This grass bracelet is

the only thing on your mind.

(Even if the sky collapses,)

(just ignore it.)

(This grass bracelet is)

(the only thing on your mind.)

I actually made it.

You're the last to learn it.

But still, congratulations.

Thank you, Priest.

Priest,

is it you?

I caught you.

(Let go of me.)

You're so cute.

(What are you doing?)

Let me tickle you.

(Don't be rude.)

(Don't touch me.)

(Zhu Yan, let go, let me go.)

Don't go, Priest.

Stop there.

I'm coming for you.

Where are you going?

What is this?

You Don't come near me.

I'm allergic to your fur.

How dare you eat my walnut?

I

I

I

It's you.

(Is the curse of the Red Fruit)

(taking effect?)

Why aren't you surprised

to see me turning into an animal?

As if

you expected it.

Who said I'm not surprised?

Besides,

you're back to your normal self.

That's great

as long as you're back to yourself.

Otherwise,

there will be rashes

all over my body due to allergies.

It'll affect my appearance.

Really?

Why do I feel like

you don't worry about me?

Who said I'm not worried about you?

It's impossible.

What did she do to you?

She? Who is she?

Why do I feel like you know

way more than I do?

What else have you hidden from me?

You'd better tell me everything

before I get mad.

On my count of three.

You're so close

to the Crimson Clan's Princess recently.

I'm very worried.

So I rummaged through

the Hall of Books.

I finally found a panacea.

You turned me into an animal.

Is this a panacea?

The book only stated

that it could restrain the practitioner

from the temptation of females.

I didn't expect it

to be a curse like this.

Amazing.

You can't have intimate contact

with females

when you turn into an animal.

I got it.

You'll be back

to your normal self

after 15 minutes.

Look.

You look completely fine.

It's innocuous.

Innocuous?

Why don't you try it?

It's not necessary. I'll do it myself.

Look, a person with a pretty face

will still look beautiful

even in animal form.

Don't worry.

You looked cute when you were

in an animal form.

That's not my question. I

I want to know how to lift the curse.

Well, will you believe me

if I tell you that?

It's said to be

unclear.

If it doesn't work,

I'll return to my original form

to accompany you

when you turn into an animal.

Besides,

what's wrong with being an animal?

I've been a bird for ten thousand years.

And I'm still well and alive.

Or

have you been

looking down upon me?

You You

Lords, sorry to interrupt you.

Frankly speaking,

she's responsible for this.

Priest,

I've brought you something good.

Here it is.

I brought this over

from Extreme Wind City.

It's a hearty meal I prepared for you.

No wonder you always

look like you've been through

a lot of hardships.

It's because you haven't found

the food that's suitable for yourself.

Take your stuff and leave.

And do not tell anyone

about what you saw

and heard today.

But there's a lot of homework

I come to you

for advice about.

For example

It's delicious, take a bite.

This is silly.

If you have nothing to ask,

please leave now.

I do have questions.

Actually, what I'd like to ask is that

it must be common for the spirits

to turn into human form

in a wonderful place

like Jiuyi Mountain, right?

For example, he

needs thousands of years

of cultivation base

to form a pretty look

like this, right?

Of course.

My human form is

the most gorgeous one

among all the divine beasts.

Don't you think?

You're right.

What about the white beast of Priest?

How many delicacies does it need

to turn into a human form?

I guess you'll need the amount

as high as Qianyue Peak, right?

Yes, that's right.

My original form is an animal.

But my favorite food is

not fruits but human souls.

If you don't leave now,

you'll be my food.

So you were the cutie

I saw today.

Master White,

today is not the first day

or the fifteenth day of the lunar month.

Why do you return to your original form?

So from now on,

you're not allowed to touch him.

Not even with a finger.

Got it?

So,

was it because of that hug?

What?

You actually let her hug you?

I'll explain to you later.

Why aren't you leaving?

But there's one more thing

I'd like to ask you.

sh**t it.

I'd like to know

what happened to Master White's tail

Goodbye.

That's impressive.

One more time, Priest.

Do you really think

that I'm transformed

by the spirit in the mountain?

What do you think?

(After all the fuss,)

(you won't feel awkward)

(when you see me afterward.)

See you tomorrow, Master White.

(Zhi Yuan,)

(I'll wait for you at Cangwu Abyss.)

It's already been two weeks

since you entered Jiuyi Mountain.

Your credit has been recorded

in your grade book.

I guess you're well aware

that there will be

a theory exam tomorrow.

I hope that you'll learn new things

from your revision.

Bai Xuelu, you got a score of 59.

(Bai Xuelu, score of 59)

You're ranked first.

Qing g*ng, you got a score of 58.

You're ranked second.

Zhu Yan, you got a score of 20.

You're ranked last.

What's going on?

Unexpectedly,

General Qing is just one point

behind Princess Xuelu.

Well,

this is the end of the class for today.

If there's anything

you don't understand,

feel free to come and ask me.

Priest.

Take a look at this.

Look at this.

About Wind-manipulating Spell,

there's one thing I don't understand.

Eat more nuts.

Let's go.

Let's eat together.

Both of us need

to boost our brainpower.

Thank you, Yan.

Look at this.

This is the crucial part of the spell.

They look like

a couple in this picture.

You're right.

You must always remember this.

I've told you

that spirituality is

the basis of all magic techniques.

Besides the things above,

you must practice harder

when you go back.

Priest,

do you eat nuts?

It's crispy and delicious.

Why would Priest eat

this kind of thing?

You never know the happiness

of a fish as you're not it.

You're not the Priest,

how would you know

that he doesn't eat nuts?

There are many things you don't know.

Since

you've been detoxified now,

I'm sure you won't stay

in the mountain

and be the first disciple of the Priest.

So it seems

that the Priest's first disciple

can't be anyone else but Bai Xuelu.

Actually, it's been tough for her.

Tough for her?

I've studied magic techniques for years.

I'm not as good as the Priest,

but I also can tell

if one is talented.

She's not an innate talent.

She earns this result

with her own efforts

as she practices hard for it.

She's worked so hard.

It really makes

Qing g*ng,

in this case, you've been impressed

by Bai Xuelu, haven't you?

Do you

like her?

What are you talking about?

A word of advice.

You can tell if one is a talent.

But you're not a good judge

of character.

I know Bai Xuelu

very well.

She's a pretty lady

who's scheming and honey-lipped.

You have to protect yourself

and stay away from her.

Xuelu is just competitive.

She doesn't mean to hurt anyone.

You don't know her.

I think

you're really in love with her.

You're screwed, Qing g*ng.

Try this first.

This pastry tastes good.

Actually, she came to me yesterday.

General Qing.

General Qing.

General Qing.

Are you avoiding me?

What I said to you

by Han Lake that day

was a joke.

Did you take it seriously?

A joke?

Then, why would Consort Qing

send you over?

It was a lie.

You lied to me?

I just wanted to figure out

your purpose for this trip.

I'd like to know more about you.

I meant no harm.

Look, I didn't tell anyone

about the Priest's identity.

Did I?

Why would you want to know me?

Because we're rivals.

Yes.

General Qing, you got deceived again.

Didn't you

already give up

on your mission for this trip?

As you've got nothing to do

in Jiuyi Mountain,

Azure Clan will surely summon you back

to the army

to make contributions.

You'll eventually leave the mountain.

You certainly won't compete with me.

To be frank,

I admire

your character and ability.

I'd like to be friends with you.

Due to my outstanding appearance,

people around me are envious of me.

There are very few people

who are true to me.

And I'm not a legitimate daughter

like Xueying.

So I've got to do

everything on my own.

That's why I develop

a competitive personality

and defensive character.

I'm afraid if I don't fight for myself,

I'll be treated

as a pushover.

Over time,

I've forgotten what to do

to make friends with others.

Princess,

actually, you don't have

to think so badly

of the people around you.

As long as you're true to them,

I'm sure you'll be able to make friends.

You're right.

My way of making friends

might've scared you.

I hereby

apologize to you.

You don't have to do this.

Thanks for your advice.

Please accept this, General Qing.

Don't tell me

this was from her.

She gave it to me.

I just want you

to feel her kindness.

It really is her kindness.

Zhu Yan.

(Qingyun Palace)

According to Qing g*ng,

the Priest of Grand Preceptor

is not Shi Ying.

If he was

just someone unrelated,

why would High Priest of Grand Preceptor

work so hard for the sake of this man?

Anyway,

we can't let our guard down.

In this case,

there will be a lot of variables

before Yu ascends the throne.

We still have to continue

our alliance with Ice Clan.

If things got exposed,

Ice Clan

would be one of our retreats as well.

Wake up, Qing g*ng.

Qing g*ng.

We're going to be late.

The exam is over.

We've finished the exam.

We've finished the exam.

Xuelu,

the top student in this exam

has got to be you.

The exam is over.

General Qing is the one

who I want to deal with this time.

You're really unlucky.

I already said

that I'll leave the mountain.

Why must you do this?

One's mind is unpredictable.

How would I know

if you'd change your mind?

I dare not guess what's on your mind.

I only want to take the position

of the first disciple

fair and square.

You called drugging someone

a fair approach?

Drugging someone?

I achieved my goal

with my own method.

It's fair and square.

So everything you said yesterday

was to gain my trust?

That's right.

Your magic technique is

way stronger than mine.

But you're indeed bad

at dealing with people.

We've only met several times.

I can't believe you tried

to influence me

with self-righteous speech.

It's really hilarious.

As you worry a lot about me,

is it because you like me?

But you

should know your place.

This is outrageous.

Are you alright?

Greetings to Priest.

You should keep quiet at Cunsi Hall.

What are you doing here?

Princess Zhu Yan missed the exam

and she took it out on me.

I wonder what you two did last night.

Both of you actually overslept

and missed

today's most important exam.

It's really ridiculous.

She

Firstly, you were absent from the exam.

Secondly, you disregarded the class.

Thirdly, you hurt your classmate.

Do you admit your fault?

What wrong have I done?

It was because of her.

Only children will make excuses.

A scholar only cares about the outcome.

You've made mistakes.

You should take responsibility

for your own behavior.

You don't have to feel upset.

Actually, whether you sit

for this exam or not,

it doesn't make any difference, does it?

Because even if you sit for it,

you won't be able to be

the first disciple either.

You're no match for me.

You

I look down upon you, so what?

As Qing g*ng has failed,

the position of the first disciple is

within my grasp now.

And you

are just a worthless person.

Yan.

It's my fault for dragging you down.

Just ignore what she said.

Yan,

you knew my sister.

Don't mind her.

Yes.

Tell me.

What are my chances

of getting the position

of the first disciple against Bai Xuelu?

You're going to compete

for the position?

Why must we let a scheming person

like her to have her way?

The Priest's first disciple

must not be her.

She doesn't deserve it.

I insist on

fighting against her.

What do you think?

Yan,

I know you're frustrated.

And I know you've worked hard.

But my sister gains

the top grade.

And you're still ranked last.

Unless you could gain

a complete victory over her

at the final contest.

Instead of

a narrow victory.

You've got to beat her

until she can't fight back.

Isn't it like defeating you?

It's easy.

I'm someone who mastered

Million Books Transmission

in six hours.

Yan, I believe that you can do it.

Okay.

So do I.

Actually, I know

that you choose me

because we're friends.

You support me because

you think you've dragged me down.

In fact, all of you

don't think I can win the contest.

But who am I?

I am Zhu Yan.

I won't give up

until the last moment.

Well said.

Well said.

Among the three of us,

one

has made a wish

that shouldn't be made.

One has loved someone he shouldn't love.

One has messed with someone

who's hard to deal with.

All of us have picked

the most difficult paths in the world.

We're all idiots.

Here, to idiots.

Here, to idiots.

Here, to idiots.

Qing g*ng.

To idiots.

Cheers.

Good.

One more.

Xueying.

All of you are lightweights.

Fine, I'm through with you.

I'm going to practice magic techniques.

What are you going to do with it?

Of course, it's to defeat Bai Xuelu

and become the Priest's first disciple.

You want to be my first disciple?

Priest?

Why are you here?

Priest, you're here.

You must drink as well.

Why do you avoid me?

It makes me upset.

I got it.

You think

I can't defeat Bai Xuelu, right?

That I can't be your first disciple.

About the first disciple,

we got to make things clear.

Why are you avoiding me?

Do you think you won't have to talk

about it by avoiding me?

You got to get this straight.

I just can't understand

how I'm inferior to Bai Xuelu.

I'd like to be

the Priest's first disciple as well.

Just tell me.

How am I inferior to her?

You're hugging me.

You didn't transform.

Your tail has appeared.

Just drink up, Master White.

You

What?

Transform, Master White.

You can do it.

Transform, come on, do it.

Quickly transform.

Priest, quickly transform.

- Quickly transform.

- Master White.

Continue

with your dance.

You

Why do you collapse again?

I'll stop drinking with you.

I'm going to practice magic techniques.

I'm going to Cultivating Hall.

What are you looking at?

Keep them company.

I'm going to practice magic techniques.

(Cultivating Hall)

Master White!

Over here.

Master White.

Come out.

Wake up, Master White.

You think

I can't find you as you hide here?

Master White.

Master White, come out.

Quick, come out.

Come on out.

Zhu Yan,

you should go back to your room.

Come out.

Tell me honestly.

Did you

hide my Master White?

Master White,

I know you're here.

Master White.

Why are you looking for Master White?

Why am I looking for Master White?

How would I know

why I'm looking for Master White?

No.

I'm taking Master White

to Extreme Wind City

to meet a lot of people

and enjoy good food.

I want to take him

riding, hiking,

and doing anything fun.

I just won't take you.

Unless you take me

as your first disciple.

Am I right?

No, if I'm your first disciple,

I won't take you home.

Master White.

Do you really want

to be my first disciple?

Master White.

Master White.

Master White.

Master White.

Are you done?

It's your fault.

You hide

my Master White.

Let go.

What now?

I don't even have the right

to blow my nose now?

Stop.

I feel a bit dizzy.

Master White,

you're here.

(Zhu Yan.)

You're the best.

(Don't come near me.)

(Stay back.)

(Zhu Yan.)

(This is ridiculous.)

Just let me sleep with you.

(Nonsense, let go of me.)

(Stop messing around.)

(Let go of me.)

(Let go.)

Master White,

you're the best.

(Let go, let go, Zhu Yan.)

High Priest,

I've surpassed Qing g*ng

and achieved the top spot

in today's written exam.

And I'm able to use the Ice Soul

you bestowed on me freely.

I have total confidence in winning

the contest two weeks later.

I was right about you.

Very well.

After you become his first disciple,

you'll live on intimate terms with him.

You're young and pretty,

and you're sensible,

all he thinks about is

the practice of magic techniques,

but he's hot-blooded.

I hope that

you could reignite his passion

for the mortal world.

By then, you'll become

the Emperor and Empress of Kongsang.

Yes, I'll obey your order.

♪ How fateful was our encounter ♪

♪ How tragic, destined by fate's decree ♪

♪ How fragile,

like glass and snow's embrace ♪

♪ Love and hate entwined,

indistinguishable ♪

♪ How prophetic, a single word spoken ♪

♪ How transient,

the rise and fall of destiny ♪

♪ How balanced,

each sip and bite, no debts owed ♪

♪ Tears well in eyes

with jade-like brows ♪

♪ The drop of blood in your heart ♪

♪ Has dried into a lock that binds me ♪

♪ Securing my path,

thousands of miles long ♪

♪ Never apart from you ♪

♪ The drop of blood in your heart ♪

♪ Has dried into a lock that binds me ♪

♪ Even if our hearts

and guts are torn apart ♪

♪ Our gazes forever intertwined ♪

♪ The drop of blood in your heart ♪

♪ Has dried into a lock that binds me ♪

♪ Securing my path,

thousands of miles long ♪

♪ Never apart from your side ♪

♪ The drop of blood in your heart ♪

♪ Has dried into a lock that binds me ♪

♪ Even if our hearts

and guts are torn apart ♪

♪ Our gazes forever intertwined ♪

♪ How fateful was our encounter ♪

♪ How tragic, destined by fate's decree ♪