The Blossoming Love (2025) s01e08 Episode Script

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[Episode 8]
That's about it.
Doesn't it feel better
to let it out?
Don't worry.
I won't tell anyone.
Thank you.
This is
my first day in the sect.
Elder Cang arranged a place for me in the disciple's quarter.
I will be punished if I get back late.
The leader's
funeral is tomorrow.
Rest well.
Mr. Nan,
thank you for taking me here.
I wouldn't have found him otherwise.
Aren't you
going to say something to him?
I don't have to.
He kept me accompanied from a distance
at my father's funeral.
We have a tacit.
I forgot.
You know
what it feels like to lose a father.
I heard that your father was murdered by a Spirit Clan member.
Did you find the murderer and revenge him?
People who deserve to die
are dead,
and I got my revenge.
Good.
Let me walk you back to the disciple's quarter.
How much do you like Xie Xuechen?
Why are you bringing that up all of a sudden?
I'm just wondering
why you like him so much.
Maybe
you knew him longer than he knows.
I think I just got my answer.
I've been thinking
why there's a vibe of old memories
and sorrow when you look at him
instead of just love and admiration.
Your eyes
are full of secrets.
Xie Xuechen couldn't see that,
but I see it clearly.
You are so smart
that there's no hiding from you.
But he doesn't remember.
Why not tell him?
I wanted to.
But then, I thought
he had gone through enough hardships.
Our encounter
was not
a happy memory for him.
Mister!
He doesn't need to remember.
I'll keep in mind
what I owe him.
Is that so?
What about me?
Do you remember our encounter?
The answer to that question
is also clear.
Though you look different,
I can still sense
that familiar scent and expression
on you.
I didn't know your name.
I do remember
you were wearing
a Spirit Lock on your ankle,
and there were
golden imprints on your face.
I just lost three apertures at the time.
My father brought me to Moonlight Heights to borrow the Chaos Pearl.
Everyone looked at me
with pity.
You were the only one who truly saw me.
You knew that I don't need pitying.
You looked at me like I'm not different from others.
You promised me,
"I'll give you some candy
and you
will give me a little affection."
I will be your friend.
What do you say?
I heard
that affection is a precious thing.
Give me
some of your candy
and I will give you
a little affection.
Agreed?
You are
that young man.
It's my fault.
That was just…
So, you are eating your words.
You are not giving me
the affection you owe me.
I…
I was pulling your leg.
You have left that experience in the past
and you are the golden boy right now.
There are a lot of people who adore you.
My affection
is insignificant.
The excuse Ms. Mu is using
sounds quite comforting.
Then I'll keep owing you that.
I will find a way to pay you back.
But
why did you choose
to tell me that right now?
You just said it.
Keeping things
to oneself
is bad for health.
Ms. Mu,
I'm curious.
You were in Moonlight Heights.
How did you end up in the Dark Abyss?
Besides,
- you and Xuechen… - Some secrets can be shared,
and some can't.
You are a wise man.
I believe that you can understand.
It's okay.
Let's go,
old friend.
Xies on the Snow Cliff
will be the only constant flag
in this unpredictable world.
As long as we don't change,
the mundane world
that is following the lead of the Snow Cliff
will keep functioning.
I gave you Klicks
along with the fate
of the world.
Klicks and the jade token
are symbols of trust.
I believe
that you will do better than me.
Father,
I will find my way
and live up to your expectations.
[Tomb of Swords]
Farewell, Leader.
Farewell, Leader.
Snow City can last for a thousand years,
not because
of the strength of a few men,
but the indestructible faith
of all members.
As harsh as the environment
and bumpy as the road,
we can still uphold our faith in our goal
and find the way to the top.
Even death cannot change that.
The leader has passed away.
There will be peace no more.
That's one more reason
that we should use our swords for our faith
and clear the evilness in the world.
The funeral is completed.
We are facing a new beginning.
The road ahead is long.
We shall keep pursuing
our path,
our sword craftsmanship,
and our faith.
We shall keep in mind that righteousness brought us together,
and we cannot yield.
Yes.
My lord.
[Jade Sky Palace]
[Jade Sky Palace]
[Xuantian Sect]
[Saint Fajian, Lord of Xuantian Sect]
[Saint Yinian, Elder of Xuantian Sect]
[Xuan Xin, First Disciple of Xuantian Sect]
[Mirage Palace, Hall of Lively Spring]
[Osprey Island]
[He Xianwo, Lord of Osprey Island]
[Duan Xiaorong, Mistress of Jade Sky Palace]
[Fu Yuanting, Lord of Jade Sky Palace]
Any news from the master?
When is he arranging for us to leave the city?
The master has responded
that you should stay in the city
and not act recklessly.
Xuechen is a smart kid.
If I stay longer,
I may lose my chance to leave.
Elder Yu.
Elder Yu.
My lord.
Sit.
Please.
My lord,
what brought you here?
Elder Yu. Do you remember
that we have an unfinished chess game
from ten years ago?
I can hardly remember it
if you didn't bring it up.
I remember
you insisted on having a game with me.
If I remember correctly,
I was
winning back then.
The game hasn't finished yet.
How can you tell who's winning?
How about
we finish the game today?
What do you say?
All right.
Xuechen,
it seems that
you didn't improve
your chess skills in the last ten years.
This game
is ten years old now.
Elder Yu, you are still good.
You never cut me any slack.
You care about winning and losing so much.
I guess
you have put a stake
in this game.
I do.
There is a stake.
Care to elaborate?
If I win,
you'll tell me the whereabouts of the master of the Decaying Immortal Pavilion.
If I lose,
you can have the Sect Leader's Jade Token.
He doesn't have his full power right now.
Attack!
Your spiritual power has come back.
I fully recovered
before arriving at Snow City.
Elder Yu, you are the head of law enforcement in Snow City.
You should know
the punishment for colluding with the Decaying Immortal Pavilion,
murdering the alliance leader,
and causing chaos in the human realm.
I think you know
that with me here,
you will not step out of the door.
Finish this game with me.
Let's finish
what we started.
Why did you betray us?
Do you remember
that the Immortals Array was broken once?
I organized our disciples
to resist the Dark Clan.
Nan Xuyue and you came to help us.
On that day,
there were 210 disciples
who fought under my lead
and none survived.
I…
I will never forget
their eyes.
Killing members of the Dark Clan
is easy
for you people.
But for us,
they are formidable.
The Decaying Immortal Pavilion is a powerhouse.
Their master is an unpredictable man.
He found me
and asked for my assistance.
I didn't want to die.
So…
So, I had to choose another leader.
Is it just about living?
Just?
Easy for you to say.
That's what makes you different from us.
Death is just
a normal
and natural thing for you.
But for us,
living
is our goal.
What does the master of the Decaying Immortal Pavilion want?
Peace
of the world.
Peace of the world.
At the cost
of the alliance leader, you, me,
and everyone else's life.
Is that it?
You don't care about the peace of the world.
You are just succumbing to
your fear.
Who murdered the alliance leader?
I don't know.
That night,
I got a letter from the Decaying Immortal Pavilion,
asking me to distract the guarding disciples
at the alliance leader's seclusion location.
I did their bidding.
[Yongqian Pavilion]
Get the disciples to leave.
Elder Yu.
Leave the Yongqian Pavilion defenseless.
The leader's seclusion is about to end.
Come with me for the preparation.
You exposed the leader
- Yes. - to enemy attack.
Yes.
That's how he was killed without a struggle.
What else did you do?
I put a sound barrier over the place
to keep the noise down
in case the leader
calls for help.
I don't know
what happened after that.
Where is the Master of the Decaying Immortal Pavilion?
The Master of the Decaying Immortal Pavilion
is a fickle man.
No one knows where he is.
I communicate with him in letters,
not face to face.
Xuechen,
is the result
of this game
mean so much
to the two of us?
The Spirit Clan, the Dark Clan,
and the Decaying Immortal Pavilion have formed an alliance.
You might be powerful,
but can you protect the whole world
on your own?
Do you…
Do you have to go to extremes?
The result doesn't matter.
What matters is that
you've made your choice.
I just
want to finish
this one last game
with the man who once fought by my side.
Maybe you are right.
I am not good enough
to protect everyone.
If I have sensed your fear earlier,
things wouldn't have
come to this.
Xuechen,
enemies in the dark are all taken care of.
Good.
I'll take it
from here.
Sang Qi and the Decaying Immortal Pavilion
are not going to stop.
When all the sects arrive,
there will be trouble.
Starting from tonight,
the barrier over Snow City shall be reinforced.
Everyone who enters or leaves
shall be monitored.
Yes.
My lord.
There's one more thing.
The new disciple…
I met her at the Two Realms Mountain.
My road back
was full of dangers.
She never left me hanging.
She has the intention for cultivation.
She's just a little naughty.
Elder Cang,
please be patient with her.
Xie Xuechen.
There is it.
You are the lord of Snow City,
yet you killed a human being.
I never said that I don't kill human beings.
The law of the world says
that murderers shall be punished
and killers shall pay for their lives.
I don't kill for no good reason,
and I won't let criminals slip through my fingers.
What about the Spirit Clan?
The same.
The Spirit Management Bureau is not thinking the same.
Guilty human beings
are enjoying a good life
while innocent members of the Spirit Clan
are suffering.
We can't generalize the problem.
But I will find a way to change things.
How?
Starting with you being a decent human being.
I sensed
sarcasm.
Respect your identity as the Snow City disciple.
Let people know
that not all members of the Spirit Clan are cruel and violent.
You have misunderstood me.
I am the best at being cruel and violent.
I'm only gentle
in front of you.
Unless
you can promise me rewards.
What kind of rewards?
You tell me.
In your dream!
Starting from tomorrow,
you will show up at the Hall of Heritage.
For every mistake you make, there will be a record.
Get ten records
and you shall leave Snow City.
You are the only one
who dares to talk to me like that.
If it's someone else,
I'll make sure that he never sees one more sunrise.
[Hall of Heritage]
I thought I could spend more time
with Xie Xuechen after joining the Snow City.
I never expected
to have classes every day.
Mu Xuanling.
Tell the class
why you joined the Snow City.
I…
My father adopted me when I was a child.
He was not in good health
or temper.
He looked
like a zombie every day.
The place we lived in
was a barren landscape
without a scrap of vegetation.
People fought and killed for a living.
My father wanted me
to be loyal to him,
so he threw me into the habit of bandits
and used all kinds of means
to force me to gain strength.
Mr. Xie
was the one who saved me.
What happened after that?
So,
to pay my debt,
I came here.
Okay.
In the five sects of the Immortal Alliance,
the Xuantian Sect Curse
aims at fighting the Dark Clan.
The spiritual plants from the Mirage Palace
are the best in the world.
The Jade Sky Palace focuses on the study of artifacts.
The Osprey Island
worships the power of nature.
Snow City
focuses on sword craftsmanship.
You mentioned that you were trained.
Show me
your progress
and your talent.
I can't let them know that I'm from the Spirit Clan.
It will be bad if they kick me out of the city.
I don't even have a sword.
I can't show you.
It's okay.
The sword is in your mind.
The way of cultivation in the Immortal Alliance
has three stages.
The first is the golden essence.
The second is the spirit manifestation.
The top is the spiritual form.
The spiritual form stage
is the goal for all cultivators.
Forms represent cultivators,
of their mind
and their power.
We are at the place
that is thickest with aura in Snow City.
It will help you with developing your spiritual form.
The lesson 101 of the sect
is manifesting
what's in your mind.
All right.
Exercise hard
and build a good foundation.
It's hard to contemplate quietly,
but it doesn't call for talent.
Just put the worldly thoughts aside
and focus your mind on one thing
to summon
a physical object.
Try it.
Isn't my physical object
quite powerful?
Really good.
You have to know
that the strength of your spiritual power
does not rely on the spiritual form.
It's about the power
of the cultivator.
So,
do exercise hard
and no slack off.
I want you
to keep your behaviors in check.
Don't do anything absurd.
And no disrespect
to His Grace.
All right.
Let's call it a day.
Class is over.
Elder Xie.
Mu Xuanling.
Yes, Elder.
You just joined us
and I forgot to tell you.
New disciples of the Snow City
can have days off on Qingming Festival, Mid-Autumn Festival,
and the eve of the Spring Festival.
Other than those, they shall wake up at the Mao hour and train
till noon.
In the afternoon, they will do
chores, farming, or guarding
as they were assigned.
It's your turn
to clean up today.
Can I use my power to do that?
You should
say no.
And then I'll say
that I was just joking.
So, Elder,
where am I cleaning today?
You look a little distressed.
Have you been busy
after becoming the city lord?
Well…
That's mine.
Are you so thirsty?
I have cleaned
13 yards
and a toilet today.
Fortunately,
the last one is your place.
Why did you clean the toilet
instead of coming here first?
I need to do
Elder Cang's bidding
and I want to spend more time with you.
I thought I was different.
That I might be able to assist you.
It turns out
that I'm just like everyone else.
Are you sure that you see me
like you see everyone else?
Have you washed your hands?
I was tricking you.
I am
the Saintess of the Dark Abyss.
How could I go clean toilets
if the situation is not critical?
Mr. Nan is staying in the Bright Snowy Pavilion
and your place is named Swirling Snow Pavilion.
The two of you are elegant.
Even the tree in the yard…
Why do you have a Xuanling Tree here?
It grows only in the Dark Abyss.
The seed can only be found in the Dark Abyss.
Have you been there before?
No, of course.
The elders say
that this tree was rooted here
a long time ago.
I don't know how
it got here.
So, it's called Xuanling.
The same as your name.
What a pity.
The tree doesn't bloom in the human realm.
I wish you could see its blossoms.
They are beautiful.
It seems that she couldn't
fit in with the life in Snow City in a short time.
I should have made better arrangements.
I'm thinking
that since this tree can grow up
outside the Dark Abyss,
you will find
your place in the Snow City.
Come with me.
First, his home,
now his room.
And then…
Xie Xuechen, I'm coming.
You…
You…
Do you like
this sword?
If you ask me like that,
how can I say no.
I noticed
that you had no sword.
To cultivate in Snow City,
a sword is important.
If you don't like this one,
check the others.
These swords are like you.
Too tough.
I'm touched,
but they are not for me.
Come with me.
Where to?
The Tomb of Swords.
Each sword here
belonged to old timers or disciples
of Snow City.
They were like friends,
following the cultivator for their whole lives
and left in the Tomb of Swords afterward.
They are like monuments.
Disciples who just joined the Snow City
can pick one here
to be their swords.
So,
their former masters have…
People come and go, and humanity lasts.
I understand.
A Snow City disciple must have a sword.
If you don't like the one from before,
get one here.
Have you brought a lot of people here to pick swords?
You are the first one.
There are a lot of swords.
How should I get the right one?
You can sense the vibes of swords
and pick the one
that resonates with you the most.
♪Like passing through the snowfalls of ten thousand years♪
♪I lift my gaze for a moment, your eyes shine like rivers of light♪
Can you hear it?
Heartbeats.
I can always
hear your heartbeats.
But
that's your heartbeat.
♪In the vast wildness, we sing and enjoy the moonlight♪
♪I hope we can spend our lives together♪
Xie Xuechen.
I sense that you are seducing me.
This will delay my cultivation.
Stop the nonsense.
Go pick a sword.
♪Join me to savor the world's dazzling fireworks♪
♪You make my heart bloom with thousands of peach blossoms♪
♪Through life's highs and lows, my smile stays true♪
This one, then.
♪Because you've stayed the same♪
♪The brilliance endures♪
♪Because our hands remain entwined♪
My first sword.
What should I call it?
How about
First Sword?
[Temple of Divine Execution]
Your Grace, congratulations for ending your seclusion.
Your Grace,
there's a message from the Decaying Immortal Pavilion.
Xie Daocheng is dead.
Xie Xuechen has become the new lord
and sent a flame message.
The five sects of the Immortal Alliance
will gather at Snow City.
That's a huge move.
It seems that
he's trying to reverse the situation.
How much spiritual power
has Xie Xuechen recovered?
We… We don't know it yet.
Your Grace,
why do we have to rely
on the Decaying Immortal Pavilion for this?
Ignorance Demon can easily
find that out.
I need him for some other tasks.
Tell the Decaying Immortal Pavilion,
to check Xie Xuechen's strength as soon as possible.
Yes.
Your Grace,
when we have the answer,
are you going to
bring the war to the Snow City yourself?
No.
I'm waiting for something.
It won't be long.
Soon.
♪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♪