Moonlight Mystique 白月梵星 Episode 22

Zangshan's mother came to visit in person, her words full of anxiety, saying that many bizarre murders had occurred in the Shi clan recently. Every time night fell, some tribesmen would disappear, and their bodies would be found in the stone forest the next day. Although each person's cause of death was different, they all died with their eyes open, and their appearance was extremely miserable. As the clan leader, my father Zangxuan resolutely decided to go out and investigate the matter, but who would have thought that he would never be heard from again after he left. Zangmu was really desperate and had to come to Fan Yue for help, hoping that he could help the Shi clan overcome this difficulty.

Bai Shuo was naturally worried about Fan Yue's physical condition, but unexpectedly the Thoughtless Stone suddenly opened, revealing a scene of a village with rugged rocks. Based on this, Fan Yue deduced that his next thought was towards the Stone Clan. Now the Thoughtless Stone has gathered the three thoughts of kindness, killing and love, leaving only the two thoughts of greed and hatred, which I think are closely related to death. Bai Shuo insisted on accompanying Fan Yue to the Stone Clan, and Fan Yue did not stop him. Then everyone came to the Shi clan, and Zang's mother arranged accommodation for them. It happened that Zang Shan's good friend Shi Lei passed by and warmly entertained the three of them. As time was running out, Bai Shuo and Fan Yue waited to follow Shi Lei to examine the body of the deceased. After Zangshan's inspection, he was shocked and confirmed that these people were not killed in one blow, but were beaten to death by the murderer first, and then tortured to death. The method was extremely cruel.

Shi Lei solemnly told Bai Shuo and the others that the Shi clan had always lived in seclusion here and had never made enemies with anyone. Everyone in the clan lived in harmony and had never had any disputes. Such cruel means could never have come from the Shi clan. However, Fan Yue disagreed. He felt that Shi Lei's unwillingness to believe did not mean that the fact did not exist. Before the truth came to light, everyone was highly suspicious. Chongzhao quietly came to the dungeon and fed Fuling the Lanling Sect's elixir. Fuling worriedly reminded him that if he saved her, he would be severely punished by Zhenyu, but Chongzhao didn't care. He really didn't understand why Fuling was still so loyal to him when Zhenyu treated her like that. Hearing Chongzhao's doubts, Fuling's thoughts drifted away. She remembered that she was abandoned since childhood. If her master hadn't taken her in, she wouldn't be where she is today.

Fuling knew very well that she was still of some use to her master. At most, she would suffer some hardships, but she would not be sentenced to death. However, Chongzhao told her that it was because of this that she was tortured by Zhenyu again and again. Afterwards, Chongzhao hugged Fuling tightly and left the dungeon, saying that he did this just to repay her favor. From then on, the two of them were done with each other and he would never stand up for her again. Before leaving, Chongzhao looked solemn and said to Fuling that although she was the Demon King in Lengquan Palace and seemed to have a glorious life on the surface, she had actually been living under the torture of Zhenyu. The ruthlessness and cold-bloodedness she pretended to be was just a means of self-protection, not her true nature. Chongzhao sincerely hopes that Fuling can understand that lingering on at the moment is not the only way to live, and that one can choose one's own path. However, Chongzhao didn't know that Fuling had already taken the Heart-Eating Pill. In this world, not everyone has the right to choose their own path.

After Chongzhao left Fuling's room, he immediately went to apologize to Zhenyu. He spoke sincerely, saying that he rescued Fuling simply because he didn't want to be forced by her to do him a favor again. He just wanted to repay her kindness as soon as possible and have nothing to do with her anymore. Chong Zhao is certain that Zhenyu has already abandoned Fuling, and is convinced that Zhenyu needs someone stronger to follow him, and that he can obviously replace him. As expected, Zhenyu remained noncommittal.

That night, Bai Shuo and Fan Yue speculated that the incident might have been a revenge killing based on the tragic condition of the deceased. The Tibetan mother went out alone and prayed to the mysterious man for protection, but received no response and had to return home disappointed. Zangshan was waiting for his mother at home. He asked whether the death of the tribe members was related to the old events. He complained a lot about his father, which made his mother slap him in anger and scolded him loudly.

The next morning, Chongzhao brought the medicine to Fuling. He took the opportunity to ask Fuling indirectly about Chen Ye's whereabouts. At that time, Xixi was accidentally injured while snatching the spiritual herbs. Fuling had a splitting headache and in a blurred consciousness he actually recited the Chongzhao family motto. Upon hearing this, Chongzhao was shocked beyond words. After careful questioning, he learned that Fuling had entered Lengquan Palace ten years ago. What surprised him even more was that Fuling actually remembered Bai Shuo's dagger and the two unfamiliar little girls. Not long after, an injured young man appeared at the entrance of the Shi tribe village. Fan Yue recognized him as his younger brother Qifeng by the help of his flute, but he didn't know that he was actually Chen Ye from Lengquan Palace. Bai Shuo diagnosed that Qi Feng's spiritual veins in both legs were severed, and he felt a little suspicious about Qi Feng's sudden appearance, but he concealed his doubts for the time being and did not reveal anything.

After Qifeng woke up, Fan Yue had a heart-to-heart talk with him and mentioned what happened that year. Under Fan Yue's questioning, Qi Feng bluntly said that the purple-eyed boy the tiger tribe was looking for was not himself, but Fan Yue. After learning the truth, Fan Yue fell into pain and self-blame. Bai Shuo hurriedly chased after him to comfort Fan Yue and help him calm down. On the other hand, Chong Zhao secretly guessed that Fuling might be Bai Xi, but due to insufficient evidence, he did not mention it to anyone. Jin Yao was afraid that the evil insects would be refined and take shape. He knew very well that once the evil insects appeared, the harm they would cause would be no less than the original dark poison. He hoped that what he was worried about would never happen. Bai Shuo took the initiative to visit Qi Feng, and the two gave each other gifts.