Episode Summary
Shi Niangzi reveals she saved villagers using the Hanyu Silkworm to repay Li Zhun’s past kindness. Mu Sheng confronts heartbreaking truths about his mother Seductive Lady’s sacrifice through Liu Niang’s manipulative memory trap. Ling Miaomiao uncovers clues about golden tears before being drugged, while a chaotic fake wedding for Liu Fuyi and Mu Yao ends with villagers transforming into zombies.
Spoiler Alert
Hold onto your talismans, folks—this episode serves up all the plot bombshells, emotional gut-punches, and a surprise "wedding" that’d make even a reality TV producer blush. Let’s dive in!
Shi Niangzi’s Confession: Fox Savior or Master Manipulator?
The mysterious Shi Niangzi (a six-tailed fox spirit from the Chunhu clan) finally fesses up: Yes, she saved the villagers (and Li Zhun) using the legendary Hanyu Silkworm (not her medical skills). Turns out, Li Zhun freed her from demon hunters a decade ago, and she’s all about returning the favor—even if it means defying death itself. But here’s the kicker: She’s still hiding something. When Liu Fuyi asks about the blood-stained sickle at the crime scene? Shi Niangzi plays clueless. Suspicious side-eye activated.
Meanwhile, Mu Yao negotiates to borrow the silkworm... but Shi Niangzi insists on waiting till the full moon. Priorities, right?
Miaomiao’s Golden Tear & Peach’s Betrayal
While Mu Sheng gets dragged into Liu Niang’s extremely shady "memory garden" field trip, Ling Miaomiao stays behind with Peach—a girl who casually drops lore about Qilin Mountain (a mythical place destroyed years ago, now just a ghostly mirage). But things get wild when Miaomiao spots Peach’s golden pearl—a tear shed at death, worn by loved ones as a talisman. Cue realization: Liu Niang wears one too!
Panicking, Miaomiao begs Peach to take her to Mu Sheng... only for Peach to knock her out with drugged blood (rude) and steal one of Miaomiao’s tears. What’s that about?
Mu Sheng’s Family Trauma: Grab the Tissues
Liu Niang lures Mu Sheng into a memory-flower maze (drama level: soap opera), forcing him to relive his mother’s tragic past. Here’s the tea:
- Seductive Lady (his mom) was a pure-hearted mountain spirit adored by humans... until she fell for Qingyi Hou, a nobleman who ghosted her after getting her pregnant.
- Liu Niang hated Mu Sheng from day one, blaming him for Seductive Lady’s fading powers. But against all odds, his mother chose love—selling her dignity as a street performer to raise him.
- The kicker? Seductive Lady didn’t abandon Mu Sheng. She took the blame for his crime, then wiped his memory with a Forgetting Spell before being captured by demon hunters.
As Mu Sheng sobs over the truth, Liu Niang drops her diaper-sized grudge: “Give back her demon core… and die.” Yikes.
The Unplanned Wedding: Chaos & Zombie Villagers
In lighter news, the village ships Liu Fuyi x Mu Yao HARD. After getting them tipsy, the locals stage a fake wedding and shove them into a “bridal suite.” Awkwardness peaks when Mu Yao teases Liu Fuyi’s childhood nickname (“Mao Dan—Little Fuzzball”). Cute? Absolutely. But the vibe dies when the villagers suddenly turn into zombie-like husks and shuffle into the night. What. Just. Happened.
Final Thoughts
This episode? A masterclass in emotional whiplash. We got fox magic, mom trauma, and a cliffhanger that’s basically the show screaming: “Binge the next episode or suffer!” Also, can we talk about Liu Niang’s villain origin story? Girl’s been stewing in resentment for 20 years—no wonder she’s extra.
Spoiler Alert for Next Time:
That golden tear? It’s giving major foreshadowing. And those zombie villagers? Likely linked to Shi Niangzi’s sketchy silkworm ritual. Buckle up, kids—the fantasy angst is just getting started.
