Resumo do episódio 9 de Good And Evil
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Kong Qi regained consciousness, finding Xiao Shan supporting him through the Misty Forest. He wondered how she located him in such a vast area. Xiao Shan calmly explained that she simply jumped from where he fell, and he was nearby. Noticing her injured foot, Kong Qi was deeply moved by her selflessness, realizing she had risked her life for him.
Xiao Shan then recounted her vow to protect him, remembering how he had cared for her while she was "asleep," calling her name, shielding her from the elements, and staying by her side day and night. Inspired by her devotion and his determination not to disappoint Xiao Shan or his father again, and no longer tolerate Si Tong's contempt, Kong Qi secretly went to a cave to practice forbidden magic. However, his eagerness for quick progress led to his demonization.
The next day, as the rite of passage commenced, Si Tong approached Kong Qi, threatening to kill him if he dared to speak of their prior encounter. The arrival of Chun Yao, who had been reclusive for centuries, caused a stir among the spirits, as he rarely attended the rite. Red Raccoon was the first to face her soul beast.
Confident in her beauty, she gazed into a mirror only to be horrified by a vision of an aging, ugly reflection, a stark contrast to her self-perception. Unable to accept it, she began to harm herself. Chun Yao swiftly intervened, shattering the mirror and admonishing her that youthful beauty is fleeting. He advised that true freedom and simplicity come from a pure heart and limited desires. Red Raccoon's challenge ended in failure, her inner demon of vanity proving too powerful.
Next was Han Sheng. She expected a battle but instead found herself trapped within a small, confining box. This immediately triggered deep-seated trauma, transporting her back to her past as a "coffin girl" confined in the Northland Kingdom's cold palace, where she was cruelly labeled a demon. Overwhelmed, she cried out for her mother to save her. Recognizing her plight, Chun Yao played a soothing tune on his flute from outside.
The music helped Han Sheng realize she was battling an illusion created by her inner demon. Empowered by this realization and her resolve to fight for Kong Qi and as Chun Yao's disciple, she burst free from the box, successfully passing the rite. Although Kong Lan questioned Chun Yao's indirect assistance, Chun Yao maintained that no verbal instruction was given, thus no foul occurred.
Kong Qi stepped up as the third candidate, enduring snickers and derision from the crowd, though Han Sheng and Xiao Shan offered words of encouragement. His soul beast manifested as an illusion of Xiao Shan, representing his challenge to prove he could stand independently without a woman's protection. The illusionary Xiao Shan quickly overpowered him. In a desperate move, Kong Qi produced a chicken leg, distracting his opponent who ravenously consumed it.
However, this tactic, not relying on his own strength, was deemed invalid. Driven by an intense desire to win and overcome his dependency, Kong Qi's eyes glowed red as he tapped into demonic power, fiercely attacking the illusion. He eventually defeated the phantom Xiao Shan. The real Xiao Shan appeared, urging him to stop, declaring he had already won. However, Kong Qi was in a frenzy, unresponsive to her pleas.
Chun Yao and Wuyin had to intervene, expelling the demonic energy from him. Fortunately, his possession was brief, and his primordial spirit remained intact. Chun Yao instructed Kong Lan and Wushang to leave, allowing Kong Qi to recover. He then emphasized to Wuyin that Kong Qi's demonization highlighted the urgent need to recast the Kunlun Mirror, as merely patching the existing magic barrier was no longer sufficient.
He inquired about accelerating the blooming of the Five-Color Magic Lotus, noting its prolonged growth (taking 500, 300, and 200 years for its first three petals respectively). Wuyin informed him that merfolk tears, another key component, were difficult to obtain as merfolk were believed to be extinct, and the Ice Fire Stone was a treasure of the Xiao family, guarded by his old friend.
Meanwhile, Han Sheng, having misunderstood Chun Yao's somber headshake earlier as a sign of Kong Qi's demise, grew furious. She accused Chun Yao of being cold-blooded for punishing Kong Qi's protector, Xiao Shan, and withheld tea from him. She passionately argued that Kong Qi's past failures were due to his desire to gain respect, not lack of ability, and sympathized with his plight.
Just then, Xiao Shan arrived, prostrating herself before Chun Yao and offering to take all punishment for Kong Qi, vowing to protect him for life. Chun Yao warned her that continually indulging Kong Qi with excuses of youth and ignorance would prevent him from ever fully maturing as a spirit. Angered, Chun Yao declared that Xiao Shan would accompany him out of the lake the following morning to find the magic items for recasting the Kunlun Mirror.
Han Sheng's anger quickly evaporated when Chun Yao clarified that Kong Qi was alive and well; his worry was about the recent demonic disturbances. Her demeanor instantly shifted to effusive flattery as she served him tea. Despite her eagerness to join them, Chun Yao instructed her to stay and assist Wuyin.
Later, Kong Qi awoke to a visit from Si Tong, who maliciously informed him that Xiao Shan was being punished for his actions and had been taken out of the lake by Chun Yao to find magic items for him. Si Tong implied he would never see Xiao Shan again. Desperate, Kong Qi, despite his weakened state, rushed out to find Xiao Shan. At the door, he met Han Sheng, who was bringing him food.
To calm him, Han Sheng promised to help him reunite with Xiao Shan. They both decided to set off together to find Chun Yao and Xiao Shan. News reached the Snow Wolf Tribe that Chun Yao and the awakened Princess Xiao Shan had left the Hundred Spirits Lake to seek items for recasting the Kunlun Mirror. Their King was elated.
They had previously been defeated, and the Green-feathered Emperor had erected a magic barrier around the Xiao family's domain, preventing them from acquiring the Ice Fire Stone. With "Princess" Xiao Shan now out in the open, the King saw a golden opportunity to seize the Ice Fire Stone. Kong Qi and Han Sheng traveled for three days. Han Sheng sensed Xiao Shan's destiny scroll was not far.
Kong Qi, still under the impression that Chun Yao was a tyrannical overlord, imagined Xiao Shan enduring immense suffering. He recounted a chilling story of Chun Yao brutally punishing a minor spirit. Just then, Chun Yao appeared, having overheard their "gossiping." Xiao Shan was also present and unharmed, quickly dispelling Kong Qi's fears. Realizing their misunderstanding, both Kong Qi and Han Sheng were relieved. Chun Yao invited them to rest at a tavern in a nearby town.
At the tavern, they discovered the town was celebrating a Lantern Festival, where eligible individuals wore masks and found sweethearts to light lanterns with, symbolizing blessings for a happy ending. Though Chun Yao initially imposed strict travel plans, Han Sheng, eager to join the festivities, showered him with exaggerated praise, lauding his wisdom, power, handsomeness, and divine nature. Amused, Chun Yao relented, allowing them two hours to enjoy the festival, provided they wore masks.
Han Sheng then ingeniously steered Chun Yao and Xiao Shan away, leaving Kong Qi and Xiao Shan to enjoy the festival alone. She encouraged Kong Qi to make the most of his time with Xiao Shan, promising to handle the rest. Kong Qi tried to engage Xiao Shan, but she remained oblivious to his romantic overtures, more interested in candied haws and colorful lanterns. Observing them, Han Sheng mused on her role in helping to "increase fertility" in the Hundred Spirits Lake, subtly implying her desire to foster romance between the two.
