The Blossoming Love (2025) s01e04 Episode Script

[Episode 4]
I'll take care of him.
I'll do it. Stay out of the way.
Go back.
You are no part of this.
I will deal with him.
I said I will.
Are you going to keep this up forever?
What's going on?
You…
What did you do?
Miss Gao is injured
and having trouble moving.
Let's talk here.
I will
prepare the room for Miss Gao.
You stayed behind
to keep me busy
and get more time for the array to form.
How did I get exposed?
The moment you started talking.
How is that possible?
What did I do wrong?
Well,
why would I tell you?
Beats me.
Shall we give you the answer
so that you know
how to improve next time?
Silly.
Even you are calling me that now.
Xuyue.
Suppress.
With the rune as the base
and the spirit ink painting,
this fan holds another realm.
The show in the realm must be good.
It's a pity
that I don't get to see it.
How long can the fan constrain him?
Not long.
What did I do wrong?
So, he's going to get out.
What is this place?
That's because
he will merge with the painting
and become a part of it.
That means
he will be without life.
You are good.
The tacit between you two
makes me jealous a little bit.
I'm also curious.
What did Anger Demon say that exposed him?
Enlighten us.
You…
You…
He…
He doesn't want to say it just yet.
He will tell you
when he does.
He carried her!
Do you believe that he carried her?
Yes.
Why did I bother to help him?
Mr. Nan,
is it too late
to release Anger Demon?
Maybe you should cool yourself.
Calm down.
Is the marriage arrangement
between those two real?
Based on my knowledge,
it's just a rumor in the Immortal Alliance.
Miss Gao was born in Moonlight Heights.
As the daughter of the former Immortal Alliance leader,
Gao Fengxu,
she has great natural talent.
Years ago,
someone proposed
that there should be a marriage
between Moonlight Heights and Snow City.
It was just a joke.
The more people talk about it,
the more genuine it gets.
Ten years ago,
Sang Qi's troops attacked Moonlight Heights.
Xuechen happened to be there
and saved Miss Gao.
A lot of people think
that they will end up together.
Ten years have passed,
and that still hasn't happened yet.
That battle
was a massacre on Moonlight Heights.
Miss Gao was the only survivor.
Su Ningzhen, Madam of the Mirage Palace
and aunt to Miss Gao,
accepted her as a disciple
and taught her everything she knew.
She's also a rigorous teacher.
So,
she has been so busy with cultivation
that she didn't have time for romance.
That, I don't know.
It's just that
based on my observation,
I don't think
they are as close as the rumor.
So,
Anger Demon was wrong
to show caring to Xie Xuechen
at the beginning.
I, for one, have never heard
Miss Gao adress Xuechen
as Young Lord.
But
I don't think
Xie Xuechen entered the spiritual form level ten years ago.
How did he
survive the massacre of Sang Qi's troops
while saving someone.
Miss Mu, are you curious about it?
It's a legendary story.
People always
want to hear it.
I don't know.
Sometimes,
if the hero doesn't say anything,
no one knows the truth.
All I know
is that he went into seclusion on the Snow Cliff afterward.
Seven years later,
he made an unprecedentedly shocking sword swing
on the peak of the Snow Cliff
and entered the spiritual form level.
That's when his seclusion ended.
You don't know that either.
Mr. Nan,
did you find this?
It's Xie Xuechen.
He went back for me.
Forgive me
if I'm being presumptuous,
but I have a question.
Ask away.
What's your angle
for trying to get close to Xuechen?
Because I like him. What else could it be?
You don't mind Miss Gao anymore.
Xie Xuechen doesn't like her anyway.
It sounds like you are sure
that Xuechen will fall for you.
If it's hard for him,
he doesn't have to fall for me.
He can keep guarding the world
while I stay by his side.
There's something else I need to do.
Please excuse me.
Is that
giving without asking for equal return?
You are dead.
Maybe
not yet.
You are not dead.
Then Xie Xuechen is dead.
Or is it Mu Xuanling?
I think they are also both alive.
So, what did you do exactly?
Was it
just a sunbathing trip for you?
It's good that you are alive.
Ask your projection to come back.
I can't do that?
What is that supposed to mean?
I don't know what happened.
I just sense
that he's in
an empty
and quiet place,
repeating one sentence.
What's the sentence?
What did I say?
What did you say?
Not me. Him.
He's saying,
"what did I say?"
So, what did he say?
I don't know.
Who made this stupid elixir?
I don't think the elixir is to blame this time.
I just don't know.
After losing two projections in two days,
not only we didn't achieve anything,
but we also don't know anything.
If His Grace hears about this,
we will follow the projections' steps.
Then why are you wasting our time?
Where is your projection?
What did I say?
I'll be ready soon.
What did I say?
I gave you Klicks
along with the fate
of the world.
Yet you
used it to kill your allies
and committed this serious crime.
You
are not worthy of this sword.
But…
But I don't remember anything.
That doesn't mean it didn't happen.
I've told you countless times
that you can't be sentimental.
You thought that I was forcing you
and defied me constantly.
Now that the truth is right under your nose.
If you could have been detached
and put your desires aside,
how could the Dark Clan member has the chance to use you
and possess you?
Now,
your hands
and sword
are covered in the blood of our allies.
How are you supposed to
focus on your faith?
With more power,
you face a greater risk of creating severe disaster
once you take the wrong turn.
No one knows about this right now.
You just stay here and reflect on what you did.
Collect your thoughts. Be responsible.
I hope
I won't regret
my decision today.
I'm not leaving the mountain
until my faith is solid.
Xie Xuechen!
You are up.
What is this place?
How did I get here?
You were possessed by the Dark Clan
and came to Greenview Heights.
Possessed?
All I can remember
is that I was attacked on my way
back to Mirage Palace.
The next thing I remember is waking up here.
What did I do?
Nothing.
It's solved.
The hateful Dark Clan members,
always sneaking up on people.
I will kill every one of them
that dares to show their faces.
So, that's how it feels like
to be possessed by the Dark Clan.
I don't remember
what I've done at all.
I have to hear about it from someone else.
Did I do something
that has consequences, right?
No.
Oh, right!
My companion, Cui Wanwan…
Don't worry.
Mr. Nan has sent someone to find her.
Thank you.
You should rest.
Xie Xuechen!
Madam Su sent me to find you.
I couldn't have said no.
Since you are all right,
my task is finished.
I know.
Thank you.
That's sour!
It's a beautiful night.
Why do you look so sad?
I just got some fruit.
Try them.
Why are you here instead of healing?
Are you worried about me?
That's not what this is.
I just don't like owing someone.
That brutal Anger Demon
hits harder than Desire Demon.
Judging from your status,
your spiritual power is coming back.
What are you planning now?
What could I do?
I just want to ask a question.
Can I
go to Snow City with you?
Don't reject me just yet.
There's still time.
You can sleep on it.
Keep in mind
how I helped you today.
Why didn't you tell me
that you went back for me?
Why did you go back?
Whatever it is,
you did go back.
That's all I need.
Xie Xuechen.
I hereby announce
that all between us is forgiven and forgotten.
I'm tired.
I'll go have a rest.
You should stop watching the moon.
The more time you spend here, the worse you feel.
Have a fruit
and get a good sleep.
Nice dream.
Friends share burdens.
Xuanling!
I miss you so much!
And
that horrible thing
doesn't seem so scary now.
That's because he was locked up.
Xuanling.
How come you look
so
much more happier
after your errand?
Do I?
What happened?
It's Feng Yao's signal.
It's from
Mirage City!
Did something happen to the Mirage Palace?
Firework colors
carry different meanings.
The magenta color
means enemy attack.
Is it the Dark Clan?
That's one possibility.
But it's not the only one.
The traitor in Immortal Alliance.
Traitor?
Instead of guessing,
we might as well check things out ourselves.
Pardon me.
Young girl, you are…
She's my cousin.
Ling.
A distant relative.
Yes, Cousin.
Nice to meet you.
There's no time to waste.
Let's set off to
Mirage City in a stick of incense.
I'm coming with you.
You…
How can I not go
when my cousin is going?
I can't feel at ease.
You can wait here.
If you don't want to take me along, fine.
I will
get there by myself.
Travel together, then.
Let's go get ready
and meet up in a stick of incense.
Later.
Xie Xuechen.
I should remind you.
Gao Qiumin saw us in the staging post.
Your Jun Tian Sword was exposed.
You'd better hide it.
If she recognizes your sword,
I'll have to fight with her again.
I don't mind that,
but it will end badly for her.
Hiding the sword is easy now that I have my spiritual power.
You are the problem.
You have to follow me
and I can't do anything about that.
But I'm digging my heel in the ground.
Behave!
I will.
Su Ningzhen, Madam of the Mirage Palace,
is the one who hates the Spirit Clan the most in the whole Immortal Alliance.
If you don't want to die,
hide your identity.
And if you cause trouble again,
I'm not helping you.
Even if it's a life-and-death situation.
[Mirage Palace]
[Mirage Palace]
[Hall of Lively Spring]
Madam.
What's the situation?
We can't find the person.
Searching is still ongoing.
The security of the palace is tight.
How did the member of the Spirit Clan member get in,
steal the Sect Leader's Token,
and get out?
[Su Ningzhen, Madam of Mirage Palace]
I knew this would happen.
Never let your enemies get too close.
We should have eliminated the Spirit Clan.
The city is in lockdown.
[Zai Xi, Elder of Mirage Palace]
The Spirit Clan member was injured.
There's no escaping.
Madam, no need to be anxious.
Getting the Sect Leader's Token back
is just a matter of time.
Madam.
Elder Zai Xi.
I'm back.
Qiumin,
a cultivator from the Greenview Heights
sent Wanwan back
and mentioned that you were attacked
and injured.
Madam, don't worry about me.
I'm fine.
It's just that I got the fireworks message
which says there has been an enemy attack.
We got back right away.
We?
Xie Xuechen, Nan Xuyue, and me.
Oh, and Nan Xuyue's cousin.
We got back to Mirage City together.
Where are they right now?
As we were getting into the city,
the security was so strict
that we could only get in,
but we couldn't get out.
I asked about the reason and learned
that the Sect Leader's Token was stolen.
They said that the thief is still at large.
So, we made another plan.
Out of the way! Out of the way!
Move aside!
Let's go check things out over there.
- Yes. - Clear the path!
Move aside!
This way!
Move aside!
- Hey, come here. - Is that…
Thank you for your spirit ink rune.
It got me through the search of the Spirit Management Bureau.
Why didn't Bao
insist on coming with you this time?
She did.
I told her
that Gao Qiumin
and the Spirit Management Bureau would be there.
She quit that thought right away.
She said that she'd wait for us at the Greenview Heights
and wished me a nice trip.
How much spiritual power have you restored?
Less than 20 percent.
Less than 20 percent?
Why did you suggest
that we make our moves
without any help from Mirage Palace?
Mirage Palace is making big moves.
It's hard for them to find anything.
We'll investigate in secret.
We might get some results.
Besides,
it doesn't take too much strength
to find someone who's lurking.
Five tokens can open the Pearl Tower.
Losing the token of the Mirage Palace
is just the beginning.
In that case,
give them some space.
But,
if they are making any moves,
you need to let me know right away.
Do you understand?
Yes, Madam.
Oh, right!
The reason why Xie Xuechen went missing
is that he was ambushed by Sang Qi
and taken to the Lava.
Sang Qi's target is the Chaos Pearl.
Sang Qi!
I should have
finished him off once and for all.
That despicable Spirit Clan member
brought massacre
to the Moonlight Heights for the pearl,
leaving you all alone.
Now he's trying to get back on his feet.
Qiumin,
you should hate him.
One day, you will kill him.
Kill him!
You have to!
Madam! My hand…
Madam.
I lost my head.
That was my fault.
Take Qiumin for treatment.
Let's go.
She's all grown up.
She looks more and more like my sister.
Yet she's no match for my sister.
My sister has never
been such an embarrassment
and allowed someone to hurt her so badly.
[Rejuvenation Pavilion]
The wound is not deep.
It will take just one day or two to heal.
Thank you, Elder Zai Xi.
It has been a long trip for you.
Rest.
That hurts!
Come in.
Senior, it's me.
Stop pretending.
I was scared.
I might…
Wanwan,
what happened to your hand?
Nothing.
It's just a bony crack.
I have gotten treatment
and will recover in a month.
Don't worry, Senior.
Okay, sit.
I'll get you some tea.
Sit.
Have some tea.
Thank you.
This time,
I was saved and escorted back by Feng Yao
from the Greenview Heights.
I was up the whole night,
worrying something might have happened to you.
But,
seeing you all safe and sound,
I feel relieved.
Senior, what happened?
How were things?
The member of the Dark Clan
possessed me.
If I catch him,
I…
Possessed by the Dark Clan?
Keep it down.
Do you want to
let everyone know
about my shame?
So…
How did that happen?
That doesn't matter.
Anyway,
I am embarrassed in front of others.
But I'll say this.
If I see that demonic cultivator again,
I will get my revenge.
I heard
that it was Mr. Xie
who sent you back.
No.
Nan Xuyue
and his cousin
came along.
Senior,
why try so hard to explain?
Mr. Xie
is one of the best men,
and you share a connection.
Do you really
feel nothing for him?
The others believe the rumor,
but shouldn't you know me better?
Cui Wanwan!
All right.
Well, Xie Xuechen
is a nice guy.
He did save me
when I was a child.
I am grateful.
It's just that people always say
something like
I can't stop thinking about him
and adore him.
That I will marry no one but him.
The worst one
is about
the union of the beauty
and the hero.
But
I am beautiful.
You are the most beautiful girl.
Right?
I was born with nine apertures.
Just one less aperture than him.
I will make it to the top of the human clan
with my sword by myself.
But…
Senior,
I don't want to kill your passion.
It's just that
about the statement of "with your sword by yourself,"
you are here,
but your sword
is missing.
Senior, run!
That sword was not handy.
I always wanted to replace it.
It has been a while.
Come with me.
This is the Sword of Vitality left by my mother.
This will be my sword.
If I see that demonic cultivator again,
I will slay her with this sword.
[Celestial Inn]
You chose
not to visit the Mirage Palace first
because of Su Ningzhen, right?
All the high-ranking members of the five sects of the Immortal Alliance
can be the mole.
I can't rule out the possibility that Su Ningzhen
carried out an inside job.
I need to be sure.
I can't stand the two of you.
You are always trying to predict the next three steps.
Aren't you tired?
Sir,
I got the map.
What?
Don't you think
that you should leave us?
Even so,
I can't help myself to eavesdrop.
And if you can deal with that,
I wouldn't be able to help myself to follow you.
Nothing changes the result.
Why complicate things?
I just want to help.
The communication between humans and spirits
requires trust.
Mr. Nan,
do you have any relics that offer insurance?
Yes.
Is it necessary?
Someone needs to be assured.
Makes sense.
Here are two wristbands.
They are bonded.
One manipulates the other.
If Miss Mu wears it
and misbehaves,
Xuechen could wear the other one,
activate it,
and you'll be so painful
that you can't move an inch.
This is exaggerating.
I have no intention to control you.
Why don't you…
It's similar to the Spirit Lock in a way.
Though it's more appealing.
I know you are not like the others.
You won't torture me for no good reason.
Xie Xuechen.
Now my life
is in your hands.
Can I see that now?
Sure.
Suit yourself.
The Spirit Clan member who stole the token
was injured, right?
Yes.
I heard that the Spirit Clan member was not bad.
The injury was caused by Su Ningzhen herself.
Su Ningzhen.
She focuses on water-type spells.
The damage stacks up
like ripples.
If the Spirit Clan cannot find
fire-type medicines quickly,
the injury will get worse.
There are only
a few pharmacies in the city.
That Spirit Clan member can't be so dumb
to walk into the trap.
Madam Su ordered a city lockdown last night
and sent people to guard all the pharmacies.
If the Spirit Clan member approached one of them,
they'd have caught the person.
We don't have any news
on that front.
Fire-type medicines.
Pharmacies are not the only places you can find some.
[Warmth Pavilion]
[Warmth Pavilion]
Hello, our distinguished guests.
Welcome.
You have beautiful faces.
I can tell
that fate favors you.
I don't think I've seen you before.
This must be your first visit
to the Warmth Pavilion.
We are the only hot spring relaxation
in Mirage City.
The water we use
is from pure underground hot springs.
It has features like detoxifying,
skin care, driving off the chill, and improving health.
We are offering you a discount today.
If you want a couple's set,
one of you will have it for free.
What do you say?
Should I
make the arrangement right now?
We are not customers.
We are here for jobs.
Jobs?
So, you are not
here for a bath.
I'm sorry.
We don't need
any help around here recently.
If you are not customers,
you should leave
so that I can get back to business.
Guys, the door is over there.
Excuse me for not seeing you off.
It's…
Do you
need help now?
In that case,
I do. Very much.
May I ask
what kind of job
you want?
[Cleaning Body and Mind]
Take care.
Do visit us again.
They say that clothes can change a person.
How come you
are always so handsome regardless of what you wear?
Take this.
What kind of expression is that?
You are the back-rubbing worker Xie.
Being so cold to customers
will cost you your wages.
Let's try to fit in.
Places like this
have all kinds of people.
They are here for the relaxation.
They won't be as forgiving to you as I am.
You need to adjust your attitude.
Do you need me to show you
how to make people comfortable?
I think you are doing this on purpose.
I never said that I wasn't.
You are the one
who wanted to come here.
You'd better find something.
See you later, Xie.
Nice.
What do you think? Comfy?
It has been a while since I had one.
You have chosen quite a nice place.
[Ladies]
Come on. Lie down.
All right.
He can't get out of here
or buy medicines.
His only choice
is to use the hot spring of fire-type
to control the damage caused by Madam Su.
So,
we are likely to find him here.
When Madam Su
was fighting the Spirit Clan member last night,
she hit the back side of the left shoulder.
It must have left a mark.
According to Madam Su,
it was dark last night.
She didn't see if it was a "he" or "she".
She didn't see.
We'll know after our investigation.
More water.
- Yes. - Coming.
Hey, you!
Come here.
[Purple Cloud Bank]
Someone here? I've been waiting for so long.
Hurry up!
You?
So small.
Hurry.
Watch what you are doing!
Give me a massage.
You look quite strong,
but you lack strength.
Harder.
That's more like it.
Young fellow.
You shouldn't slack off
when you are working.
Are you trying to kill me?
Again.
Give me a shoulder rub.
Tell me
if you feel uncomfortable.
This is good.
Sister,
you may look small,
but you have
a lot of strength.
I will find you again next time.
Do find me next time.
Don't worry.
I will ask for you.
Miss, do you need…
No.
Don't you want to try?
I'm quite skillful.
I said no.
If I'm not doing my job,
my boss will cut down my wages.
I won't charge you extra fees for this.
Why not give it a go?
What do you want?
Where did that come from?
I'm just a servant.
What could I possibly want?
It's just that
people don't meet
for no reason.
I'm asking this for someone else.
Who hired you?
Where is the thing
that you stole?
You got rough quickly.
Don't you want to talk?
If you can give me the token,
I will keep your whereabouts a secret
since you are from the Spirit Clan.
Serpent Spirit!
It's a nice place,
right?
Not bad.
- What's wrong with you? - Can't you see?
- Snake! - There's a snake!
So, you don't have the token.
To come to a place like this,
you must have hidden the token somewhere else.
Snake!
♪Searching for your face in the cycles of life♪
♪If the tears in my heart remain unseen♪
♪Can I still remain tireless?♪
♪Because my heart holds longing♪
♪A devoted soul asks not how far the road goes♪
♪For love, braving the storms, crossing the years♪
♪Never regretting our meeting♪
♪Only wishing for thousands of blossoms♪
♪To bloom for you that day♪
♪Gazing at that one person, those eyes♪
♪I desire nothing else♪
♪A life with no worries or regrets♪
♪Staying by your side♪
♪For love, braving the storms, crossing the years♪
♪Never regretting our meeting♪
♪Only wishing for thousands of blossoms♪
♪To bloom for you that day♪
♪Gazing at that one person, those eyes♪
♪I desire nothing else♪
♪A life with no worries or regrets♪
♪Staying by your side♪