In her free time, Bai Shuo writes a letter to Old Turtle, recounting her recent experiences. She reveals that Fan Yue bears the Seven-Star Burning Soul Seal within him, with two stars remaining that endanger his life. She seeks Old Turtle’s help for a solution. Bai Shuo frequently experiments with alchemy to address the seal, often working until she collapses. Fan Yue always appears in time to carry her back to her room, but in her dreams, she calls out “Mu Mu,” which leads Fan Yue to misunderstand and become jealous.
The next morning, Bai Shuo personally delivers her newly crafted pills to Fan Yue, only to be questioned about a kiss. Bai Shuo explains that Mu Mu’s kiss was a farewell, but Fan Yue refuses to listen. Instead, he pulls her into a forceful kiss, intending to prove he is different from Mu Mu. Bai Shuo calmly reminds him that Mu Mu and Fan Yue are the same person, and they have always been one.
Elsewhere, Jin Yao visits the Cold Spring Palace dungeon, questioning the method of creating gods. To uncover its true purpose, he persuades Zhong Zhao to infiltrate Cold Spring Palace and gather intelligence. Although Zhong Zhao feels betrayed that his master has come not to rescue him but to place him in danger, he reluctantly accepts Jin Yao’s undercover arrangement. Considering Bai Shuo, Jin Yao promises Zhong Zhao that if they ever cross swords, he will ensure the truth is revealed.
During a meal, Bai Shuo suddenly experiences a nosebleed, catching Fan Yue’s attention. Fan Yue learns that she has suffered multiple nosebleeds since returning from the foreign city. He suspects it is related to the Ring of the Foreign King. Bai Shuo admits she felt a surge of new power but cannot wield it.
Scene Shift: A Dire Revelation
Fan Yue contacts Old Turtle to inquire about Bai Shuo’s condition. Old Turtle calculates that Bai Shuo’s human body cannot bear divine power. The more the Wu Nian Stone accumulates thoughts, the greater the divine power, and if five thoughts converge, Bai Shuo’s body will likely explode. This revelation shocks and angers Fan Yue, who demands a solution. Old Turtle suggests finding the Fox Clan’s Weak Water Stone, a treasure with an infinite supply of spiritual power that can suppress the Wu Nian Stone’s backlash.
While Bai Shuo continues her alchemy efforts, Tian Huo visits her, warning her not to betray Fan Yue, as she is his only weakness. However, after learning the truth behind Bai Shuo’s nosebleeds, Fan Yue’s demeanor changes drastically. He becomes cold and confrontational toward her, leaving Bai Shuo confused. Seeking answers from her master, she discovers that Fan Yue has crushed the turtle shell.
Fuling pressures Zhong Zhao to become a demon by forcing him to kill immortals. Zhong Zhao refuses, but when Fuling kills two people in front of him, he reluctantly kills one to save the remaining two. Moments later, Fuling kills the others, marveling at the sinister worms crafted by Chen Ye. Zhong Zhao, tormented, recalls his master’s instructions and suppresses his grief to infiltrate Cold Spring Palace.
The Search for the Weak Water Stone
Fan Yue informs Tian Huo about Bai Shuo’s situation, prompting Tian Huo to seek information on the Weak Water Stone from Mu Jiu. Coincidentally, they encounter the Fox Clan elder Chang Sheng, who leads them to the Fox Clan. Hearing of Tian Huo’s disappearance, Fan Yue deduces his intent and decides to go to the Fox Clan himself, leaving Bai Shuo behind at the Unbridled Tower.
At the Fox Clan’s Jingyou Mountain, the clan leader Chang Mei pressures Mu Jiu to become the Mountain Lord. Mu Jiu, valuing freedom, refuses, but Chang Mei threatens Tian Huo’s life to coerce him. Mu Jiu admits he loves Tian Huo and treasures his freedom. Chang Mei proposes a wager: if Mu Jiu can get Tian Huo to agree to marriage within three days, she will grant him his freedom.
Back at the Unbridled Tower, Old Turtle visits Bai Shuo, discerning her feelings for Fan Yue. He encourages her to go to the Fox Clan to find him. Bai Shuo, knowing that Chang Mei is one of the three kings of the Demon Clan, worries that Fan Yue stands little chance if he truly confronts the entire Fox Clan. She hurriedly sets off for Jingyou Mountain.
At this time, Fan Yue and Cang Shan act separately—Cang Shan investigates the Weak Water Stone, while Fan Yue negotiates with Chang Mei. Fan Yue agrees to give Mu Jiu three days but demands the Weak Water Stone in exchange.
