Demon Girl Episode 9 Recap
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The dance class business was booming. Besides the children from wealthy families who paid to cultivate their interest in dance, Nie Qingcheng also freely recruited some poor children who loved to dance. Her good deed attracted media attention. During a time of unrest, the authorities needed such reports to inspire people. Therefore, Jiang Xuewu, who painstakingly tried to grab attention, did not make it to the front page; instead, Nie Qingcheng, who achieved success unintentionally, gained the public's attention.
Jiang Xuewu, naturally strong-willed, could not accept reality. Having lost both love and career to Nie Qingcheng, her heart felt as if it was being gnawed by demons, and her reason was gradually consumed by jealousy. To turn the tide, Jiang Xuewu desperately contacted the druggist, Luo Wen. Luo Wen had previously visited Jiren Hospital to promote a panacea, a miracle cure, but it was rejected by Jiang Xuewu because it had not yet passed inspection.
Now, this miracle cure became a bargaining chip in Jiang Xuewu's hands; to defeat Nie Qingcheng, she was willing to take any risk on this gamble. When the miracle cure was first put into use, it indeed alleviated many patients' long-standing chronic illnesses. Jiang Xuewu seized this opportunity to place large advertisements on busy streets throughout Shanghai, building momentum for Jiren Hospital. However, soon after, side effects began to appear, and everyone who took the miracle cure developed epileptic symptoms.
After receiving reports, the local police station arrested Jiang Xuewu, while Luo Wen had already absconded with the money. Xu Shaobai was burning with anxiety upon hearing the news. Jiren Hospital was not in his jurisdiction, so he couldn't intervene at all. He had heard rumors internally about other police stations torturing suspects and abusing prisoners, so Xu Shaobai sought out Ming Xia. Ming Xia was just about to rush to his date with Nie Qingcheng.
Today was Nie Qingcheng's birthday, and Ming Xia planned to give her a surprise. But upon hearing that Jiang Xuewu was in trouble, a guilt-ridden Ming Xia could only put aside the date and begin investigating the relevant information. By the time Ming Xia arrived at the park for his date with Nie Qingcheng, it was almost midnight. Nie Qingcheng did not blame him; she understood Ming Xia's feelings very well.
As midnight was about to pass, Nie Qingcheng clasped her hands together and made a wish towards the bright moon. She hoped Ming Xia could solve the case soon, apprehend the culprit behind the fake medicine case, and rescue Jiang Xuewu. In the distance, You Tong, standing on a treetop and hidden in the night, heard Nie Qingcheng's birthday wish.
With only ten days left until his hibernation deadline, You Tong was willing to fulfill the wish of the goddess in his heart during this time. The only person You Tong could think of was Hua Yuenong, who was immensely powerful in Shanghai but kept a low profile. Hua Yuenong was also a demon, and she had feelings for You Tong, her fellow kind, and had once wanted to duel him to decide their betrothal.
For this very reason, You Tong had avoided her for many years. Now, You Tong came to Hua Yuenong's villa, built by the water. To avoid hibernation, Hua Yuenong had specially built a massive greenhouse within her villa. Inside the greenhouse, it was perpetually spring-like, a stark contrast to Shanghai outside, where autumn leaves withered, truly two different worlds. Hua Yuenong seized the opportunity to make a demand: a fair contest.
If You Tong won, he could take Luo Wen, and Hua Yuenong would no longer bother him; otherwise, You Tong would have to stay with Hua Yuenong for life. You Tong agreed without the slightest hesitation. Two days later, Hua Yuenong indeed caught Luo Wen, who had fled elsewhere. You Tong also kept his word and went to Hua Manor for the contest as agreed. Originally, You Tong's power far surpassed Hua Yuenong's.
However, Hua Yuenong had been recuperating in the greenhouse, while You Tong had been constantly on the move for Nie Qingcheng during the cold season, and had also suffered vital energy damage in the mine, so he could only exert one or two tenths of his power. Their powers were evenly matched, and after a fierce struggle, it was still hard to determine a winner.
You Tong once again activated his inner core, sending vases and pottery flying around the greenhouse, shattering its glass curtain walls into countless holes. Hua Yuenong, who had not been exposed to cold for many years, had no choice but to retract her power, freezing herself into hibernation. She still couldn't understand why You Tong was so fixated on one woman.
Greatly depleted of vital energy, You Tong felt a surge of blood qi within him, and a gush of clear water nearly sprayed from his mouth. This was his body giving its final warning, but You Tong ignored it. He quietly left after dropping the tightly bound Luo Wen at the entrance of the police station under Ming Xia's jurisdiction. He also knew he couldn't keep going much longer, so he found an opportunity to bid farewell to Nie Qingcheng.
Before leaving, You Tong told Nie Qingcheng a way to deal with demons: find a way to destroy their claws, so they could not cause harm. After saying this, You Tong finally left with peace of mind, setting off to find a suitable place for hibernation. With Luo Wen's confession, Ming Xia and Xu Shaobai immediately completed the necessary procedures and rushed to the police station where Jiang Xuewu was detained.
However, just as they arrived, they saw Jiang Xuewu, who had already been released. Jiang Xuewu's face was covered in bruises; in those days, she had suffered inhuman torture from the police and was beaten by the prison bully and his gang. After her hope of rescue by Ming Xia and Xu Shaobai had been slowly eroded, Jiang Xuewu met Zhou Henry.
Zhou Henry took advantage of the situation, blackmailing her with the promise of freedom, and obtained Jiang Xuewu's body in the interrogation room. Now, the fake medicine case files in Ming Xia's hands were irrelevant to Jiang Xuewu. Jiang Xuewu, expressionless, got into Young Master Zhou's car, preparing to become his concubine. But a vulgar person can never change their vulgar character.
After obtaining Jiang Xuewu, Zhou Henry no longer cherished her, ordering her around and treating her as a mere ornament. Jiang Xuewu was also unwilling to remain such a man's concubine. At a banquet, she deliberately seduced Commander Cheng, a rising star in Shanghai. The two openly flirted and were extremely affectionate on the dance floor.
Seeing the time was ripe, Jiang Xuewu subtly hinted that she wished to be with Commander Cheng forever, but was hindered by Zhou Henry standing between them. Commander Cheng was ruthless; he immediately pulled out a pistol and shot the obstacle in front of him dead. Jiang Xuewu watched Zhou Henry, who died with eyes wide open, and felt a thrill of revenge in her heart. But she didn't realize she had escaped one wolf's den only to enter a tiger's lair.
