Episode Summary
Shi Niangzi’s dark past collides with Li Zhun’s loyalty as Chu Chu’s demonic rampage unravels. Mu Yao and Liu Fuyi clash in a tearful showdown, while Mu Sheng uncovers tragic family secrets and prepares to confront the apocalyptic threat of Resentful Lady—a heartless demon queen tied to his father’s sins. Redemption, sacrifices, and a lot of crying ensue.
Spoiler Alert
Buckle up, folks—this episode was a sword-swinging, tear-jerking, family-secret-exploding triple latte of drama. Let’s dive in before my emotions short-circuit again.
Shi Niangzi vs. Mu Yao: Mama Bear vs. Heroine Squad
Shi Niangzi (the immortal "oh honey, I’ll burn this village for you" mom) confronts Guo Xiu and Mu Yao, only for Li Zhun to swoop in like a guilt-ridden ex-boyfriend. Turns out, Li Zhun’s known Shi Niangzi was a yaoguai (demon) since she first saved him and Chu Chu a decade ago. Flashbacks reveal Shi Niangzi swapped her dying human daughter with a shape-shifting huan yao (illusion demon)—who’s been cosplaying as Chu Chu this whole time. Li Zhun tearfully begs Shi Niangzi to stop her murder spree, while Mu Yao pulls out the emotional nuke: "Li Zhun’s been your redemption path all along!" (Cue the violins.)
Chu Chu’s Villain Era Ends…With a Whimper
The fake Chu Chu rolls into town with mind-controlled Liu Fuyi, demanding Mu Yao’s heart to complete her demon metamorphosis. But plot twist! Shi Niangzi and Mu Yao poisoned her during their girlboss alliance meeting. Enraged, Chu Chu mind-controls the entire village—until Guo Xiu crashes the party with her "freeze, suckers!" talismans. The real drama? Mu Yao vs. Puppet!Liu Fuyi. They sword-fight like exes at a Renaissance fair, but when Mu Yao’s blade grazes his neck…tears. Those magic waterworks snap Liu Fuyi out of his trance. His heartbreaking last words? "Even without a heart, I still love you." (RIP my tear ducts.)
Stitch the World or Burn It?
With Chu Chu dying and threatening to nuke the realm, mysterious mentor Wenxin Lao pops up like a deus ex machina delivery guy to stabilize things. Meanwhile, Mu Sheng and Ling Miaomiao get a pearl of traumatic memories from liu Niang. Flashbacks reveal Mu Sheng’s parents—a demoness and a human warrior—loved him deeply but sacrificed their happiness to prevent disaster. Cue Mu Sheng finally merging with his magical weapon Shangxianyue (think Excalibur with extra angst). But Ling’s side-eyeing timeline inconsistencies—why does no one question the plot holes?!
Graveyard Feels & New Year’s Eve Plans
Shi Niangzi redeems her "evil demon mom" arc by using her life force to save Liu Fuyi, while Li Zhun gets handed the V.I.P. pass to depression. Wenxin Lao tosses him a self-help manual ("Find a hobby, dude"). The gang buries villagers, awkwardly bonds over repairing a mystical artifact (Hundred Demons Atlas), and makes New Year’s resolutions to stop the apocalypse. Yes, this show treats apocalypses like group vacation planning.
Family Secrets: The Gift That Keeps on Giving
At the Yao Manor reunion, Mu Sheng nearly breaks his teeth when he hears Liu Fuyi married Mu Yao ("Hurt her and I’ll skin you with a spoon" energy). But Wenxin Lao’s having flashbacks to his fallout with Mu Sheng’s father Mu Huaijiang—who became a power-hungry monster after getting his hands on the Hundred Demons Atlas. Daddy issues unlocked.
The Final Bomb: Who’s the Real Monster?
Turns out Mu Manor’s dungeon holds Resentful Lady—a heartless demon queen who looks exactly like Mu Sheng’s mom. Plot twist! Mu Huaijiang created her by stealing his wife’s heart (literal and metaphorical). Worse? Child Mu Sheng accidentally freed her, causing the family massacre. Now Mu Sheng’s planning a Hail Mary: restore his mom’s Glass Heart(琉璃心) even if it costs his powers. He kneels to Wenxin Lao: "Help me fix this generational trauma…or we’re all BBQ."
Next Episode Teaser:
Will Mu Sheng’s sacrifice work? Can Liu Fuyi and Mu Yao revive their "I died but it’s cool" romance? And why does Wenxin Lao look like he needs three margaritas and a nap? Stay tuned!
