Episode Summary
Mu Sheng seeks Wenxin Lao’s help as Mu Yao discovers the Resentful Lady’s location within herself. The group shares a bittersweet final celebration with snowmen and dumplings before Mu Yao sacrifices herself to destroy the Resentful Lady. Betrayed by Wenxin Lao’s hidden agenda, the team battles through a deadly demon tower, facing traumatic memories and escalating dangers to reach the final showdown.
Spoiler Alert
Alright, folks, buckle up for the emotional avalanche that is Episode 30. Let’s just say, if you thought this show couldn’t get more chaotic, you were wrong.
Snow Magic & Dumpling Disasters
Our broody boy Mu Sheng (aka King of Secret Pain) finally swallows his pride and begs Wenxin Lao for help. But while the old man hesitates, Mu Yao’s curiosity gets the best of her. She sneaks a peek at the legendary Baiyao Shanhai Map and—plot twist—discovers the location of the Resentful Lady (a.k.a. the Big Bad Ghost Lady). Cue the gasp heard ’round the fantasy realm.
Meanwhile, Ling Miaomiao—still the squad’s sunshine incarnate—gushes about snow to Mu Sheng, who’s never seen it. So what’s a magically gifted sadboi to do? He manifests a snowstorm for her (romantic? Creepy? Both?). As Miaomiao twirls like a Disney princess, Mu Sheng stares mournfully at her joy, probably thinking, “This’ll all be over soon” (spoiler: it will).
The gang then throws a dumpling-making party (yes, really). Mu Sheng’s lumpy dumplings get roasted by Miaomiao, while Mu Yao and Liu Fuyi flirt shamelessly. Even Qingqing and Wenxin Lao join the fun, serving steaming dumplings like a weird fantasy family dinner. They build snowmen, swear eternal friendship, and… immediately jinx it. Mu Sheng ominously whispers, “It’ll all end soon,” and suddenly, this cozy scene feels like the calm before the apocalypse.
Sacrifice Hour™ & Betrayal Bonanza
Late that night, Mu Yao drops the mother of all bombs: she’s the Resentful Lady’s human host. To save the world, she’ll let Wenxin Lao kill her in a ritual. Queue the waterworks as she gives her “no regrets” speech about protecting loved ones. The next day? Poof—she’s gone, and the squad finds the demon-sealing tower mutated into a skyscraper-sized nightmare.
Chaos erupts. Liu Fuyi’s in denial, Mu Sheng snaps (finally revealing he’s known the Resentful Lady possessed Mu Yao for years), and Ling Miaomiao gets hit with déjà vu. Wenxin Lao, the ultimate “for the greater good” villain, admits he manipulated everyone to prevent an apocalypse. Cue everyone feeling betrayed, especially when they realize the ritual’s tied to Liu Fuyi’s mentor’s life force.
Tower of Trauma
The crew storms the demon tower Avengers-style, facing increasingly deadly floors. Highlights include:
- Floor 1: Three goofy minor demons they once arrested nearly start a fight but decide to trust Liu Fuyi (aww, character growth!).
- Floor 2: Angry ghosts and jump scares—standard Tuesday stuff.
- Floor 8: Blizzards, blood-spitting, and Liu Fuyi collapsing from magic backlash. He begs Mu Sheng and Miaomiao to finish the job.
By Floor 9, the final boss battle looms. But with Mu Yao’s fate uncertain and the squad battered, we’re left screaming: Who’s gonna make it out alive?!
The Real Tea:
- Mu Sheng’s tragic backstory flashback reveals the Resentful Lady used Mu Yao’s body to slaughter their family (dark).
- CuiCui, the MVP sidekick, gets benched early for safety (smart, but also rude).
- Qingqing’s crush on Wenxin Lao? Obliterated. Girl’s ready to throw hands.
Final Thoughts:
This episode’s like eating a spicy dumpling—warm and fuzzy at first, then burns your soul. With sacrifices, secrets, and a tower that’s basically Saw meets Inception, the stage is set for a finale that’ll either heal us… or wreck us forever. Tune in next episode with tissues and therapy on speed dial.
