Episode Summary
Mu Sheng confronts Wenxin Lao about hidden agendas while struggling to master his powers. Mu Yao uncovers ties between her father’s past and Wenxin Lao, revealed as her dad’s old ally Lu Huaian. Teams split: Mu Sheng/Ling Miaomiao seek answers at Qilin Mountain, while Mu Yao/Liu Fuyi head to Cai’nan County to repair the Hundred Demons Atlas. Ling’s forgotten "strategy manual" and Liu Fuyi’s hometown trauma hint at future chaos.
Spoiler Alert
Alright, fellow drama addicts, let’s dive into Episode 25’s chaos where everyone’s suddenly into archaeology, family drama hits harder than a demonic curse, and our favorite half-demon boy just wants to hold hands with his crush. Buckle up!
Mu Sheng vs. Wenxin Lao: The Sassy Showdown
Our angsty half-demon Mu Sheng is done playing mind games with cryptic grandpa Wenxin Lao. When the old man tries to provoke him about his "careless" approach to saving the world, Mu Sheng drops truth bombs: "I’m doing this for my squad, not randos like you." Savage. Turns out, years of being bullied as a half-breed made him immune to guilt trips. But hey, at least someone’s prioritizing their ride-or-dies over vague prophecies!
Liu Fuyi & Mu Yao: The Parent Trap (But Make It Dark)
While Mu Yao naps on her dad’s old office couch (relatable), she spots a sketch of the same creepy magic circle her father used at Xingshan Temple. Cue Liu Fuyi sprinting to interrogate Wenxin Lao, who’s conveniently waiting with a villain monologue. The tea? Mu Yao’s late dad was collecting demon cores to fight the Resentful Lady, and Wenxin Lao—plot twist—is his old BFF-turned-mystic-artisan Lu Huaian. Also, Mu Yao’s dad thought he was the prophesied "Chosen One" until… y’know, getting murdered. Awkward!
Mu Sheng’s Training Arc: 0% Progress, 100% Vibes
Our boy’s struggling to merge with his magical sword Shangxianyue, so his mentor drops a "find yourself" pep talk. Naturally, Mu Sheng says "screw this" and drags Ling Miaomiao on a romantic hike to Qilin Mountain. Priorities, people! Along the way, they hit up a doodle-happy paintbrush demon for couple portraits (Ling’s doing ✌️ poses like a confused time traveler), and Miaomiao conveniently forgets about her mysterious "strategy manual." Classic amnesia subplot, folks.
Meanwhile, in Exposition Land…
Team Fix-It (Mu Yao, Liu Fuyi, and Grandpa Wenxin) discovers the burnt scraps of the Hundred Demons Atlas—the only map to stop the Resentful Lady. Wenxin Lao casually mentions he gave this OP artifact to Mu Yao’s dad because he was "too lazy for hero stuff." Relatable king. Now they’re off to repair it in Cai’nan County, but Liu Fuyi’s hometown trauma is visibly kicking in. Mu Yao side-eyeing his moodiness? We’ve all been there.
Bonus Round: The Drama Checklist
- Cui Cui cries about the squad splitting up. We feel you, girl.
- A map leads Mu Sheng and Ling Miaomiao to a theater-obsessed town called Wufang. Cue foreshadowing about demonic karaoke?
- Ling drops her "攻略手册" (strategy guide) like a Chekhov’s gun. She’ll remember it in Episode 30, probably.
Final Thoughts
This episode’s all about skeletons in the family closet, questionable life choices, and Mu Sheng being the ultimate "I can fix him" boyfriend. Also, Wenxin Lao needs to stop gaslighting teenagers. Until next time, keep side-eyeing those cryptic elders and shipping the demon-human power couple!
