When Destiny Brings The Demon Episode 2 Recap
> When Destiny Brings The Demon Recap
In the Gengchen Celestial Palace, various factions meticulously planned their schemes concerning Sima Jiao. The Moon Palace discussed the recent selection process, where a disciple named Chuhui, despite her high cultivation, failed to be chosen, leading to suspicions of manipulation. They noted that Yu Rongrong, one of the chosen, possessed sufficient skill to potentially steal the Bloodseal Bloom, a valuable asset that could grant the Moon Palace millennia of cultivation.
Elsewhere, other groups celebrated their successes: Anxue and Tan Muying made the cut as planned, and even the "slave-born" Ye Ruling was selected, deemed the most talented among the Demon Realm captives, making her a crucial second bargaining chip. Mu Nisheng, the Master's sister, was also praised for her exceptional talent, expected to fulfill her mission.
Additionally, Misses Xiyue and Wanqing were selected with the explicit aim of bearing Sima Jiao's children, thereby allowing their faction to gain control of the Fengshan Spirit Fire. Their ultimate goal was to assassinate Sima Jiao and assume his dominion over the Gengchen Celestial Palace. Meanwhile, Liao Tingyan arrived on Three Saints Mountain, yearning only for a tranquil and peaceful life.
She sought an escape from the relentless cycle of past struggles, wishing to simply "lie flat" and enjoy her quiet existence. She discovered a sun-drenched courtyard, perfect for relaxation, and deemed it a luxurious space, far superior to her previous rented accommodations. She retrieved essential items from her Qiankun Pouch, recalling her master's parting advice: to avoid conflict on Three Saints Mountain, mind her own business, and never assert herself.
She lamented how close she had come to death just to get here. Unbeknownst to Liao Tingyan, Sima Jiao was observing her. He watched as she simply lay down and fell asleep, her face covered by a leaf. He wondered if Gengchen Celestial Palace had intentionally sent her to provoke him, or if they were truly so incompetent that they failed to realize she was a Demon Realm spy.
He mentally chided his loyal, but "stupid snake" companion for suggesting that his current discomfort was due to this woman, clarifying that it was his own Spirit Fire acting up. He found her ability to sleep so profoundly fascinating. Liao Tingyan awoke to find a young woman named Yu Rongrong attempting to pick one of the beautiful, yet unnervingly black-red and glowing flowers from the pond in her courtyard.
Before Liao Tingyan could speak, Yu Rongrong suddenly exploded, splattering blood into the water, leaving Liao Tingyan trembling in shock. At the Moon Palace, news spread as Yu Rongrong's life flame extinguished. Madam Yue learned that Yu Rongrong died by attempting to pick a flower at the Grandmaster's residence, possibly a Moonshade Bloom, and despite her soul not being completely scattered, she would still need to be sent for rebirth.
Whispers circulated among the other factions that two life lamps had extinguished in one day, a testament to Sima Jiao's continued ruthlessness, fueled by his ancient grievances with the Eight Palaces. They speculated that if he ever confronted them directly, his actions would be even more unrestrained. While some advocated for a pre-emptive strike, another warned against it, emphasizing Sima Jiao's immense power due to the integrated Spirit Fire.
They worried that killing him would also extinguish the Spirit Fire, depriving the entire Gengchen Celestial Palace of its spiritual energy and making cultivation impossible. However, others countered that consuming the Bloodseal Bloom, which grew from Sima Jiao's blood, or his blood itself, could still enhance their cultivation. Ye Ruling was sternly reminded that her clansmen remained under the Master's control, obligating her to participate in their dangerous plots.
Later that night, Liao Tingyan, having befriended Sima Jiao's giant python by sharing her Serene Vale Spirit Dew, was suddenly overcome by agonizing pain, realizing she had been poisoned. The giant python quickly took her to Sima Jiao's inner hall. Sima Jiao, initially vexed by the "stupid snake" bringing her to him, observed that she was suffering from demonic venom, a common "trick to control puppets."
He was astonished when she simply fell asleep after being brought to him, finding her lack of reaction unusual. He suspected her of deep cunning, believing she was a clever spy who had managed to win over his python. He used his own blood to heal her, threatening to kill her if she dared to vomit it. When Liao Tingyan recovered and found herself in Sima Jiao's hall, she feigned surprise and asked why she was there.
Sima Jiao confronted her, accusing her of deliberately using the "stupid snake" to gain entry to his Central Tower. Liao Tingyan explained that she had fainted from stomach pain the previous night, and the python must have brought her to him out of worry. She acknowledged her stomach no longer hurt, to which Sima Jiao confirmed it was because she had consumed his blood, which not only eased pain but also boosted cultivation—a power everyone in the world desired.
Liao Tingyan quickly interjected that she was "not that interested." Sima Jiao, still suspicious, then subjected her to a Truth Spell. He demanded to know why she didn't want to kill him. Liao Tingyan honestly replied that she was "just an innocent slacker" with very low cultivation and no reason to harm him. Convinced by the truth spell that she genuinely harbored no ill intentions, Sima Jiao, surprisingly, decided not to kill her.
Instead, he declared that from then on, she would be his servant. Though terrified and apprehensive of his erratic moods, Liao Tingyan cautiously accepted, her priority being to simply stay alive. Liao Tingyan began her new role, grumbling about being "back to work" and feeling like Sima Jiao's "plaything." One night, the giant python woke her and led her back to Sima Jiao's inner hall.
She found him convulsing, his body glowing red and drenched in sweat, clearly in immense pain from his Spirit Fire. Despite her initial urge to flee, she couldn't bring herself to abandon him in his suffering. She stumbled, falling forward and touching her forehead to his. The contact immediately brought Sima Jiao immense relief, the intense heat subsiding. He realized that her physical presence had an unexpected soothing effect on the burning pain caused by his Spirit Fire.
