The Unclouded Soul (逍遥)

Why are you hurt again?

I just accidentally scratched it.

Where did you get scratched?

In the bamboo grove.

You look very pale.

I haven't been

sleeping well these days.

I just met Luoluo.

He told me everything.

Hmm.

If there's nothing else,

get some rest early.

Don't you know your body

can't take being injured over and over again?

I can handle it.

Why must you be so stubborn?

What choice do I have?

As the Demon Lord,

if I have no power to protect everyone,

and I can't even fulfill my responsibilities,

I'm just a Demon Lord in name only.

So you know you're the Demon Lord.

Only with you around

do the demons exist

Small injuries accumulate and will become serious problems.

If something happens to you,

what will happen to them?

But I can't always

let you risk yourself for me.

Why can't we share the burden together?

That would only make me feel more guilty.

So I choose to do things my way.

Fine.

Do it your way then.

I'm tired.

You may leave.

Xiao Ming.

M-My Lord.

Please don't be angry.

I'm just really too tired.

I haven't slept for days.

Can we let Xiao Mu come out to do the search?

Sure.

Rest up.

I'll take over.

My Lord, don't worry.

We'll find a solution eventually.

Xiao Mu.

You've read so many books and ancient texts,

do you know any good methods to relieve depression?

But,

depression is something

only humans without power

would have.

Demons don't need to know about this.

No, no.

I mean,

demons have better solutions.

We can

practice cultivation diligently,

or

go hunting,

or take some magical medicine,

or if all else fails,

even having a fight to let off steam works.

Anyway,

as long as we find

the cause of the depression,

that should solve it.

What if it's just because

you're trying too hard to fulfill your duty,

you end up hurting someone you love?

Then it should be the other person

who's feeling depressed.

No, I misspoke.

You're right.

Go on.

Then apologize to her,

or just keep being good to her.

Just make sure she knows how you feel.

So how should I treat her well?

I only know how to treat you well, My Lord.

As for others...

It's pointless asking you.

Xiao Ming.

Before His Lordship recovers his power,

when he wants someone to talk to,

you should be the one to keep him company.

Making His Lordship happy

is harder than cultivation.

Now you've got my attention.

My Lord.

Loving someone

means sharing with her.

No matter what happens,

you have to bear it together,

instead of enduring it alone.

But what if I just don't want her to share my burden?

Love

is supporting each other

and sharing responsibilities.

How do you know

she would be upset

if you share your burden?

How do you know

she wouldn't be upset

if you decide to do things alone?

Xiao Ming, where did you learn

all this nonsense from?

This is nothing.

While looking through ancient texts,

I happened

to read a couple of plays from the human realm

and picked up a few lines.

So you haven't

been looking for a solution at all,

but reading plays instead?

Xiao Ming is right for that.

Mr. Wu Huan,

do you still hold a grudge?

It's not your place to lecture me.

Let's make a bet.

Let's have a contest.

If you win, I'll let you go.

If you lose,

you'll be at my mercy.

Who do you think you are?

What about it?

Fine.

Let's have a try.

You lost.

Your power

has improved so quickly.

Did you train so hard

just to harm your own kind?

Hong Ye became the Demon Lord

because of his protection of demons

and compassion for all beings.

So even if he lost his power,

he would still have everyone's support.

Cultivation is also about the mind.

I hope you let go of your obsession soon.

Don't preach to me.

Do what you want with me— be it murder or torture.

Hey!

As the Demon Lord,

I have my responsibilities.

Though I've lost my power,

no one knows Demons' Valley better than I do.

I don't want to hide.

But I can't always let you

risk yourself for me.

That would only make me feel more guilty.

So I choose to do things my way.

Why is this only half written?

Is there

any clue in the book?

Very few records talk about

the Heart-Burning Incantation.

I've only figured out that

My Lord is unable to use the power in his body

because his heart meridian is damaged,

but his power is still in there.

Really?

Of course.

See for yourself if you don't believe me.

Most of these ancient demon texts are fragments—

disconnected and incoherent.

I've been piecing them together for days.

I don't even know if I can piece them together.

You can.

I'm sure you'll figure it out.

Have you seen Hong Ye?

Stop asking me questions.

My head is already a mess.

Okay. I'll leave you alone.

You keep working on it.

You're smart enough to figure it out.

I...

Why don't you do it?

Don't run away.

You're not getting it!

Where did he go?

Disappearing all over again.

I told you that you can't do it.

Xiao Yao.

I think

my wound

needs new dressing.

The medicine is inside the room.

You know that.

Go change it yourself.

I was wrong

last night.

I made you worry.

I know.

Since I lost my power,

I've been suppressing my anxiety.

I always wanted to do something

but feared you'd bear too much burden.