Hearing Fan Yue’s purpose, Chang Mei agrees to hand over the Weak Water Stone without hesitation, surprising him with her willingness. At this moment, Bai Shuo suddenly arrives and notices that Chang Mei’s earrings seem familiar. Chang Mei, in turn, detects the subtle relationship between Fan Yue and Bai Shuo. Meanwhile, Mu Jiu confesses his feelings to Tian Huo, but she rejects him, clarifying that his gratitude is not love and asking him not to bring it up again.
Fan Yue, aware of the dangers within the Fox Clan, insists that Bai Shuo leave. However, Bai Shuo wants Fan Yue to be honest with her, leading to an argument. Unbeknownst to them, the Fox Clan’s Love Tree is facing a crisis of withering, prompting Chang Mei to focus her schemes on Fan Yue. Bai Shuo, noticing Chang Mei’s earrings, suspects she might be A Wu, the sister of Ling Long, the Fox Clan’s sacred maiden.
Elsewhere, Zhong Zhao, forced by Fu Ling, kills immortals and demons and learns about Cold Spring Palace’s production of sinister worms. He sends a message to Lanling Sect, and Jin Yao immediately instructs the sects to strengthen their patrols. Jin Yao also orders Jing Lei and his disciples to ensure the safety of human cities under Lanling’s jurisdiction, protecting them from Cold Spring Palace’s incursions.
Tian Huo grows suspicious of Chang Mei’s eagerness to hand over the Weak Water Stone and reports her doubts to Fan Yue. She feels that something strange is happening at Jingyou Mountain. While it isn’t surprising that Chang Mei wants Mu Jiu to inherit the Mountain Lord position, the three-day timeline seems unusual. Tian Huo suspects that something significant is planned for three days later. Fan Yue advises her to proceed cautiously, while Tian Huo notes that his temper has softened due to Bai Shuo.
Cang Shan’s Illusion and Bai Shuo’s Revelation
Cang Shan, searching for the Weak Water Stone, falls victim to an illusion and is swallowed by a massive tree. Bai Shuo shares her new discovery with Fan Yue, recalling their roles in the Rongsian realm—Fan Yue as Chang Mei’s guard, A Qi, and Bei Chen as another guard, Xiao Ba. Both have since vanished.
As Fan Yue prepares to tell Bai Shuo the truth about the Weak Water Stone, Bai Shuo suddenly collapses after a vision. Fan Yue, alarmed by Cang Shan’s disappearance, confronts Chang Mei about her insistence on waiting two more days before giving up the stone. Chang Mei struggles to provide a convincing answer.
Fu Ling takes Zhong Zhao to meet Tian Yu, who demands that Zhong Zhao bring Bai Shuo to prove his loyalty. Meanwhile, Mu Jiu prepares medicine for Tian Huo and, using the opportunity, sincerely confesses his feelings. Tian Huo is touched and agrees to a fake marriage to help Mu Jiu leave the Fox Clan, promising to reconsider their relationship later.
Chang Mei secretly visits the Love Tree, relocating Cang Shan to another area to draw Fan Yue’s attention. When Cang Shan awakens, he recounts the attack but cannot remember details. That a Stone Clan member like Cang Shan could be injured raises Fan Yue’s suspicions, hinting that Chang Mei is hiding something about the attack.
The Vision of the Love Tree’s Peril
Bai Shuo suddenly wakes up, revealing that her vision showed the Wu Nian Stone near a massive tree in the Fox Clan’s forest. The tree devoured Fan Yue. Fan Yue recalls Chang Wu blocking his path in the forest, concluding that the strange tree lies deeper within. He orders Cang Shan to escort Bai Shuo back to Ning’an City, but she refuses. Pressing him for answers, Fan Yue confesses his condition, vowing not to let her die.
Elder Chang Sheng pressures Chang Mei to solve the Love Tree crisis quickly. Chang Mei assures him that even without the Weak Water Stone, she will ensure the Love Tree’s survival. Zhong Zhao shadows the Fox Clan members, with Fu Ling warning him not to forget Tian Yu’s orders. If he retains old sentiments, his fate will be death.
Cang Shan tries to take Bai Shuo away, but she insists on staying to protect Fan Yue. She tricks Cang Shan into being immobilized. On her way to find Fan Yue, Bai Shuo encounters Zhong Zhao. Fan Yue and Tian Huo split up to search for the Love Tree but run into Zhong Zhao holding Bai Shuo. Misunderstanding the situation, Fan Yue becomes jealous and argues with Zhong Zhao.
After Zhong Zhao leaves, Fan Yue demands an explanation from Bai Shuo. Meanwhile, Fu Ling orders Zhong Zhao to capture Bai Shuo that night while she distracts Fan Yue. However, Zhong Zhao, wanting to protect Bai Shuo, persuades Fu Ling to delay the plan, arguing that their priority should be to create distrust between Bai Shuo and Fan Yue.
