Love Between Fairy and Devil Episode 5 Recap
> Love Between Fairy and Devil Recap
Xiao Lanhua awoke to an empty Arbiter Hall, searching everywhere for Dongfang Qingcang. Finding no trace of him, she concluded he had finally left and eagerly shared the news with her flower spirit friends. As they celebrated his departure, relieved that the "sinful immortal" was gone and no longer posed a risk, Dongfang Qingcang, who had returned, overheard their conversation. He felt a pang of sadness but quickly suppressed it, considering himself above such petty emotions.
Meanwhile, despite her initial relief, Xiao Lanhua found the hall too quiet and reflected that his presence had brought a liveliness she hadn't felt since her master, Si Ming, left. She then thought of him being locked alone in the Haotian Tower for tens of thousands of years, concluding he must be far lonelier than she was. Just as Xiao Lanhua was feeling this renewed sense of loneliness, Dongfang Qingcang appeared, carrying a cup of morning dew.
He explained he had spent the morning collecting the "rootless water" for her, as it benefited her primordial spirit. Touched by his unexpected kindness, Xiao Lanhua hesitated, explaining the water was too cold for her damaged immortal root. Dongfang Qingcang heated it with his magic, but it became scalding hot. With a frustrated sigh, he carefully cooled it to the perfect lukewarm temperature.
Appreciative of his efforts, Xiao Lanhua wanted to savor the drink and suggested adding flower honey for flavor. As she handed him the cup, however, he accidentally spilled the precious liquid. After more effort, Xiao Lanhua finally drank the morning dew, and Dongfang Qingcang momentarily relaxed. Meanwhile, Changheng came face to face with Lord Yunzhong, who held the handkerchief Changheng had lost.
Lord Yunzhong sternly reminded Changheng of his duty and accused him of having an affair with the handkerchief's owner, thereby neglecting his destined marriage to the Goddess. Changheng denied any such relationship and vowed to uphold his engagement. Acknowledging Changheng's past military achievements, Lord Yunzhong dropped the matter but warned him to abide by his destiny.
Clenching the handkerchief, Changheng recalled a memory from five hundred years ago when Xiao Lanhua, despite her weak power, had bravely tried to protect him. He reflected that perhaps in those moments, he had been his true self. He then carefully placed the handkerchief into a box next to a water orchid. As night fell, Dongfang Qingcang, whom Xiao Lanhua now called Daqiang, returned with a kindling of eternal fire.
He explained he had retrieved it from the magma of the Cangyan Sea's earth fissure to warm her room, knowing her true form as an orchid preferred warmth. Xiao Lanhua was furious, scolding him for risking his life in such a dangerous place. Dongfang Qingcang dismissed her concerns, but his sacrifice convinced Xiao Lanhua of his deep feelings for her. Awkwardly, she tried to reiterate that she already liked someone else, but Daqiang simply asserted that she belonged to him.
Trying to push him away, she clumsily suggested he "confess his crime and start a new life," immediately regretting her poor choice of words. Having read that the Xilan holy grass thrived in the "rising sun," Dongfang Qingcang realized the north-facing Arbiter Hall lacked sufficient light. Before dawn, he woke a sleeping Xiao Lanhua and carried her to the highest point in Shuiyuntian: the Yunzhong Water Pavilion.
Xiao Lanhua was terrified, as it was Lord Yunzhong's grand hall, a place forbidden without an invitation. She panicked when she saw patrolling guards and knelt to beg for mercy, only to realize they were cloaked by an invisibility spell. Daqiang then revealed his purpose: to show her the magnificent sunrise. Xiao Lanhua was enchanted by the breathtaking view, grateful for an experience her humble status would never normally allow.
She reflected on the hypocrisy of the immortal realm, which reserved the best for those of high birth. Her wonder grew as she spotted cloud whales gliding through the sky. Despite Dongfang Qingcang's diligent care, Xiao Lanhua's power showed no improvement. He suddenly felt a sharp pain in his chest, a symptom of their shared curse.
He rushed to find Xiao Lanhua, who confessed she had secretly taken a "medicine of extreme yang" from his room, believing it would accelerate her recovery. Dongfang Qingcang angrily explained that her true form, wood, feared fire; after his nurturing, this powerful medicine had become a poison to her.
He quickly expelled the excess "yang fire" from her body, but she then burst into tears, explaining that she missed her master, Si Ming, who used to make her flower soup when she was ill. Experiencing her sorrow, a frustrated Dongfang Qingcang told her to rest. Startled awake by the smell of smoke, Xiao Lanhua found Daqiang on the rooftop, attempting to cook.
He presented her with a bowl of "flower soup," insisting she drink it to stop missing her master. Xiao Lanhua was deeply moved by his awkward but sincere gesture. Though the soup was nearly inedible, she managed one bowl before excusing herself. Afterward, Dongfang Qingcang sensed a slight recovery in her power and observed that the flower garden outside was linked to her primordial spirit.
He realized the true secret to restoring her immortal root was not physical nourishment, but tending to her emotional well-being, and he began to ponder how he could possibly make her happy.
