Resumo do episódio 34 de The Unclouded Soul
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Standing by the shore where she first arrived in the past, Xiao Yao closed her eyes and made a silent wish to see Hong Ye again. Her solitude was soon interrupted by Ao Hen, who claimed he was merely passing by. He approached her to express his gratitude for her help in bandaging his wounds, presenting her with a mermaid pearl as a token of thanks.
He explained that the pearl possessed great life energy and could serve as a safeguard in times of crisis. Xiao Yao immediately saw through his stoic demeanor, noting the convenience of him "happening" to be there on her birthday with a gift that fit her perfectly.
Though Ao Hen stubbornly insisted he only acted out of a sense of debt and that they were not close enough for a deliberate birthday present, he couldn't fully hide his reaction as Xiao Yao accepted the gift and thanked him. Upon returning to the Dragon Palace, Xiao Yao was greeted by Qiongqi, who had brought an array of formidable weapons to celebrate her birthday.
He showcased the Heaven-Shattering Hammer, forged from a meteor, the Adamant Shield made of Que Mountain crystal, and the Golden Chiming Spear. Long Zhi teased him, remarking that such unrefined gifts were likely why he couldn't win Xiao Yao’s heart. Xiao Yao, feeling overwhelmed by Qiongqi’s constant chatter, decided to test a legendary bow said to be left behind by Hou Yi.
As she channeled her spiritual power into the bowstring, she released a powerful shot that nearly struck Tengshe as he arrived. Tengshe had brought wine to fulfill their promise of enjoying the best food and drinks together. However, the gathering soon devolved into a bickering match between Qiongqi and Tengshe, with both sides trading insults and mocking each other's status.
Exasperated by their behavior, Xiao Yao finally dismissed them, challenging them to find something truly unique and unseen if they wished to give her a real gift. Seeking to provide a grander entertainment, Long Zhi presented a "gift" consisting of captured humans. She revealed that a hundred humans had been forced to fight until only three remained, claiming that serving the Dragon Lord was their highest honor. Among these survivors was Hong Ye.
Seizing a moment of proximity, Hong Ye attempted to assassinate Xiao Yao but was quickly intercepted by an elder. Despite the shock of his actions, Xiao Yao felt a deep concern for him. She personally carried the unconscious Hong Ye to her own bed and channeled her spiritual power to stabilize him. Her actions baffled Long Zhi and the others, who could not understand why she would show such care for a "lowly" human.
While Hong Ye recovered, Xiao Yao personally tended to him, feeling that she could finally protect him just as he had once protected her. The palace servants were equally confused by Xiao Yao's decision to yield her bedchamber to a human while she moved to a side hall. When Hong Ye finally regained consciousness, his immediate reaction was one of hostility.
He spoke of his deep hatred for the demon kind, who forced humans to slaughter one another for their amusement. Xiao Yao did not retaliate but urged him to focus on his recovery, suggesting that his unfinished business was a sufficient reason to stay alive. She began to understand the weight of his perspective, finding his current situation mirrored her own experiences when she first entered Demons' Valley.
Despite her protection, Hong Ye initially refused her care and sought to leave, but Xiao Yao insisted he stay until his wounds were fully healed. She issued a stern decree to her followers: from that day forward, no one was to belittle or harm humans, and Hong Ye was to be treated with the same respect as herself.
When Hong Ye presented her with pearl powder he had prepared to nourish her skin, the gesture was misinterpreted by Long Yu, who struck the man. Xiao Yao immediately intervened, wounding Long Yu to teach him that her rules were absolute. She then confronted Hong Ye about his repeated attempts on her life.
He admitted that he had initially viewed her actions as a form of humiliation, but seeing her turn against her own kind to protect him caused his resentment to fade. Xiao Yao later spoke with Long Yu, explaining that her duty as an Azure Dragon was to protect all living beings—not just dragons. This insight motivated Long Yu to focus on his own cultivation with a new perspective. As Hong Ye’s strength returned, Xiao Yao accompanied him on a walk.
While listening to the sea through a conch shell, Hong Ye revealed that he was a human prince. He shared that a deity had once revealed the existence of the Yuli Spring on a celestial mountain, which could grant humans immortality and free them from the oppression of demons. His people had built a ship to search for the spring, but a tsunami had destroyed their vessel and led to their encounter on the shore.
Realizing the importance of this quest, Xiao Yao requested her companions, Long Zhi and Long Yu, to assist in searching for the hidden mountain. During a quiet moment on a boat, Xiao Yao told Hong Ye that he was her destined husband according to a divine vision. Although Hong Ye felt he could not prioritize personal feelings while his people were suffering, he instinctively shielded Xiao Yao during a sudden surge of waves.
His selflessness, despite his lack of spiritual power, deeply moved Xiao Yao. She found it impossible to believe he was the villain her friends from the future had described. Later, at a deserted fishing village, Hong Ye prepared soup for her, and Xiao Yao taught him how to make noodles. As she watched him work in the modest kitchen, she felt a profound sense of peace and happiness.
