When Destiny Brings The Demon Episode 15 Recap
> When Destiny Brings The Demon Recap
At a lively feast, Yong Shiqiu of Night Palace grew agitated by the noisy guests. His sister, Yong Lingchun, attempted to calm him, but Sima Jiao, who had just arrived, quickly escorted Liao Tingyan away from the boisterous crowd. Liao Tingyan expressed surprise at Sima Jiao's swift return, having expected him to be occupied for days. She admitted that while the food at the feast was good, she hadn't been able to truly enjoy it.
Sima Jiao remarked that with her current cultivation, eating was unnecessary, serving no purpose beyond sating her appetite. Liao Tingyan countered that food provided simple joy, suggesting Sima Jiao try more delicacies to maintain a cheerful mood. Understanding her unspoken desire, Sima Jiao led her to a secluded spot where a lavish "private feast" awaited. Overjoyed, Liao Tingyan praised his understanding.
As she enthusiastically sampled the dishes, Sima Jiao, without asking, took some food from her plate, stating he takes whatever he desires. While enjoying the meal, Liao Tingyan silently complained about Sima Jiao, even wishing to "dump the whole plate on his head." To her astonishment, Liao Tingyan immediately asked Sima Jiao if he had heard her thoughts.
When confronted, he admitted that although he possessed no mind-reading abilities, her "emotions running wild" occasionally allowed him to "hear what’s on your mind," specifically "only yours." Liao Tingyan, recalling her previous entry into his soul manor, speculated that their soul bond enabled him to hear her thoughts without a Truth Spell. Sima Jiao implied she should have learned such matters in her academy classes.
Liao Tingyan, embarrassed, tried to suppress her thoughts by reciting multiplication tables, fearing he could hear every mental curse. Sima Jiao confirmed he wouldn't hear "word for word" but would know if she was "cursing someone." She playfully retorted that he was the one prone to anger, then continued reciting in her mind. Sima Jiao teased that her thoughts rarely strayed beyond "eating and sleeping."
Liao Tingyan, reflecting on the "information explosion" and "crazy things" from her original world, privately vowed to maintain a calmer demeanor. She realized he must have heard all her previous mental complaints. She then wondered if his lack of angry reaction meant "true love," but he claimed not to have heard that thought. Later, Sima Jiao casually occupied her bed, declaring it his own.
The next day in class, the teacher discussed the sacred "soul manor," emphasizing its extreme privacy and the severe consequences of its invasion. He sternly warned against entering another's soul manor, even a cultivation partner's, describing it as "extremely dangerous." He explained that soul bonds, being the "most intimate bond," could lead to such a deep connection that "if one dies, the other often can’t survive," their souls too intertwined to be separated.
Liao Tingyan felt a chill, wondering if she and Sima Jiao were already in such a state and if separating would be possible. She was particularly concerned that Sima Jiao, with his vast knowledge, had allowed their soul bond to deepen, making her question if he truly considered her his other half. Later, Sima Jiao informed Liao Tingyan he would be absent that night, offering to bring her back anything she wished from his trip.
Liao Tingyan found his thoughtfulness akin to a "married couple" and gladly accepted his offer, saying anything would be fine. Sima Jiao promised not to keep her waiting long. Liao Tingyan again wondered if he truly regarded her as his cultivation partner. Meanwhile, Shi Qianlv continued his pursuit of Sima Jiao. He summoned Ye Ruling, inquiring if she had located Sima Jiao. He then revealed his surveillance of her, presenting a scale from Nianjiu found outside her hall as evidence.
Ye Ruling conceded Nianjiu was with her but insisted he knew nothing of Sima Jiao’s whereabouts. Shi Qianlv, desiring to lure Sima Jiao out, proposed testing Nianjiu’s loyalty by putting him in danger. Ye Ruling hesitated, but ultimately, as an ally dedicated to Sima Jiao’s demise, she appeared to comply. When Nianjiu arrived, summoned by Ye Ruling, he was distraught by her apparent betrayal and accused her of deceiving him about Sima Jiao.
Ye Ruling vehemently declared Sima Jiao a mass murderer deserving death, claiming her actions were "justice," not betrayal. Despite her harsh words, Ye Ruling secretly instructed Nianjiu to bite her and use a Breath-Sealing technique, promising to let him escape while faking his death to deceive an unseen observer. She publicly reported to Shi Qianlv that she had "put him down."
Shi Qianlv, though noting her "ruthless" act, accepted it, confident in his own ongoing methods, as he had already placed a tracking spell on Nianjiu. Nianjiu, having successfully escaped due to Ye Ruling's covert assistance, quickly located Sima Jiao. He revealed the tracking spell and how he had been used to find Sima Jiao. Sima Jiao confirmed they had been "tricked." As they attempted to depart, they encountered an array.
Sima Jiao, despite his recent severe injuries, easily subdued Shi Qianlv’s hidden men, transforming them into his puppets. He instructed them to report back to Shi Qianlv that Sima Jiao had evaded capture without a fight, having broken the array and tracking spell.
Sima Jiao explained to Nianjiu that these puppets would now act as his "eyes" within Shi territory, sensing the Sima bloodline to aid in the search for the Spirit Fire, and eventually ignite a "hidden fire" to complete his grand plan. He warned Nianjiu to keep this secret from Ye Ruling. Upon receiving the false report, Shi Qianlv suspected an internal spy and ordered an investigation within his own ranks.
Back at Gengchen Celestial Palace, Liao Tingyan, bored and impatient for Sima Jiao's return, experimented with drawing an emoticon on a mirror. Sima Jiao soon appeared. She tried to appear nonchalant, listing her busy schedule of classes and shopping, denying she had been waiting for him. Sima Jiao reassured her that such days would soon end and promised to spend more time in the academy.
He then presented her with a Flowing Light Mirror, explaining that with spiritual power, two such mirrors could reflect each other across vast distances. Liao Tingyan excitedly likened it to "video calls" and "cell phones" from her world, suggesting its use for "livestreaming." Sima Jiao confirmed he had heard her earlier mental suggestion and revealed he had visited Three Saints Mountain, using illusions to remain hidden while showing her a view through the mirror.
The connection suddenly broke, and Liao Tingyan, seeing his concern, asked if he was searching for the Spirit Fire. He told her not to worry and simply enjoy the scenery. Later, Sima Jiao, now rested, gently teased Liao Tingyan about her "excited" thoughts regarding a possible "date." He revealed that in a few days, Gengchen Celestial Palace would experience its "liveliest time" in millennia, though not a festival. He intended to make it an event "worth remembering."
Liao Tingyan, realizing it was a matter of "business," lamented that her romantic hopes had been "crushed." Sima Jiao then asked her what she liked to do most. She instantly replied, "Fish time," explaining it as a common desire for an "office drone." Misinterpreting her slang for "slacking off," Sima Jiao led her to Hantan (Cold Pond/Lake), famous for its abundant and delicious fish. When Liao Tingyan balked at the effort of catching fish herself, Sima Jiao, undeterred, personally waded into the cold water to retrieve them for her.
