Love Between Fairy and Devil Episode 25 Recap
> Love Between Fairy and Devil Recap
Jieli busily arranged the wedding, detailing various human marriage customs like scattering beans and crossing a saddle for good fortune and peace. She lamented that due to haste, they had to simplify the ceremony, otherwise more elaborate traditions would be necessary. Shang Que, observing Jieli with gentle eyes, mentioned that the Dragon Tribe also had a unique marriage custom: a groom would scrape off his hardest dragon scale and present it to his bride.
This act symbolized exposing his most vulnerable part to his beloved, signifying his willingness to be governed, bullied, or even deceived by her. Jieli, flustered, quickly changed the subject, claiming she had to check on Xiao Lanhua's wedding dress. Meanwhile, a commotion arose when a precious "premium bead from the East Sea" was lost, with Jieli threatening to deduct the servants' annual salary if it wasn't found. Hearing about the lost jewelry, Xie Wanqing arrived in her wedding gown.
She generously offered her own collection, insisting that a bride's wedding day required perfect attire. She also extended her warmth, inviting Xiao Lanhua to call her "sister-in-law" after the wedding and offering to be a confidante for any future troubles. Xiao Lanhua, however, felt a deep sadness and guilt. She later confided in Dongfang Qingcang, reflecting on her time in Arbiter Hall where mortal lives were mere entries in Destiny Books.
Her experiences in Lucheng City had revealed the profound significance of every life event. Dongfang Qingcang admitted to experiencing similar, unfamiliar emotions, particularly a sense of guilt towards Xiao Run, who had generously shared his friends with him. At Xiao Lanhua’s suggestion, they agreed that for one night, they would set aside their celestial and Moon Tribe identities and simply exist as ordinary mortals.
Disguised as the servant Qu Shui, Danyin was helping Xiao Run into his wedding attire when she was overcome with emotion and embraced him while crying. Misinterpreting her tears as sadness over his marriage, Xiao Run comforted her, assuring "Qu Shui" that their bond as sworn brothers would remain strong and even promised to help find a wife for him.
Shortly after, Xiao Run noticed a bead from the phoenix crown on his wedding robe and instructed "Qu Shui" to deliver it to Xiao Lanhua. Upon arriving at Xiao Lanhua's room, "Qu Shui" sarcastically congratulated her on finally being able to marry "him." Recognizing the familiar tone, Xiao Lanhua realized it was Danyin in disguise.
Danyin then revealed a dire situation: Lord Yunzhong had learned of Changheng's mortal tribulation and, to thwart Dongfang Qingcang's plans, had ordered her to kill Xie Wanqing, the mortal vessel of the former God of War. This would prevent the unsealing of the Moon Tribe's soldiers but would also cause Changheng's spirit to vanish.
Danyin explained that according to a fate poem, they could only complete the tribulation if Xiao Run killed Xie Wanqing, an act she believed his gentle nature made impossible. As they despaired, Rong Hao arrived. Rong Hao stated that Dongfang Qingcang would undoubtedly target Changheng that night and they needed a way to distract him. He entrusted this mission to Xiao Lanhua, as she was the only one Dongfang Qingcang would allow close.
Seeing her hesitation, Rong Hao revealed that Changheng had willingly risked annihilation to descend to the mortal realm for her, as she was the one he had always secretly loved. He explained Changheng's tireless search for the lost Goddess was a quest to break their engagement so he could be with Xiao Lanhua, and that the Firefly Stone she possessed was a precious gift he had painstakingly found for her.
Deeply moved but still defending Dongfang Qingcang as not being a bad person, Xiao Lanhua was torn. Rong Hao pressed further, revealing Dongfang Qingcang's true plan: to use the primordial spirit of his master, the Chidi Woman, to unseal the Shuofeng Sword, reclaim his 100,000 soldiers, and wage a devastating war against Shuiyuntian.
Recalling Dongfang Qingcang's past intentions, a conflicted Xiao Lanhua accepted a bottle of poison from Rong Hao, who claimed it would only temporarily weaken Dongfang Qingcang, buying them enough time. The wedding celebration was vibrant, with guests toasting Dongfang Qingcang. Xiao Run found him trying to avoid the crowd and playfully chided him for not greeting guests. In the wedding chamber, Xiao Run and Xie Wanqing met, both realizing they had been brought to the wrong room, yet they remained.
Meanwhile, Xiao Lanhua and Dongfang Qingcang, also in wedding attire, shared a quiet moment. He remarked on the familiar intimacy, reminiscent of their time waiting for lightning in Cangyan Sea, and told her the wedding dress suited her best. Xiao Lanhua confronted him, asking if he truly intended to destroy Shuiyuntian. Dongfang Qingcang reaffirmed his unwavering resolve to avenge the Moon Tribe and kill Changheng on the battlefield if necessary, telling her she could hate him if she wished.
Unbeknownst to them, Rong Hao observed from afar, musing to his master's spirit that the poison was merely a decoy; the true weapon was the "evil spirit" from the slaughter of three thousand immortal soldiers, which he had secretly infused into the pearl on Xiao Lanhua. Despite Dongfang Qingcang's harsh words, Xiao Lanhua declared she could not hate him, acknowledging his responsibility to his people. Suddenly, a surge of evil spirit erupted from Xiao Lanhua.
She instinctively pushed Dongfang Qingcang away, warning him of the danger. He ignored her pleas and strode into the swirling energy, dismissing it as a minor threat. As he was struck, he immediately realized the pearl and the intended poison wine came from the same source: Rong Hao. Simultaneously, Xie Wanqing, searching for her groom, was possessed by the evil spirit and lunged at Xiao Run with a blade.
Danyin tried to intervene, but Xiao Run was gravely wounded while shielding her. Despite his own injury, Dongfang Qingcang declared his priority was to retrieve the Chidi Woman's primordial spirit and began searching for Xiao Run and Xie Wanqing, with Xiao Lanhua following. The possessed Xie Wanqing intercepted Xiao Lanhua, her eyes burning with murderous intent. Accusing Xiao Lanhua of stealing her husband, she pinned her to the ground, demanding to know why she was chosen over her. Realizing Xie Wanqing was corrupted by the evil spirit, Xiao Lanhua desperately tried to reason with her.
