Episode Summary
Ling Miaomiao navigates magical growing pains and reluctant romance with Mu Sheng, while a clingy bamboo sprite forces moral dilemmas. The team discovers their blood attracts demons and sets off toward the ominous Mitu Valley.
Spoiler Alert
Let’s talk about awkward jewelry exchanges and emotional baggage this episode, folks. Our chaotic duo Ling Miaomiao and Mu Sheng are out here redefining "toxic workplace romance" with ✨fantasy flavor✨.
Magic Bling Blues
Miaomiao’s got opinions about her tiny new magic ring (girl wants a statement piece, not a dainty anklet). But when stone-cold Mu Sheng personally slides it onto her finger? Cue the ✨electric tension✨… followed by Miaomiao yanking her hand back like he just tried to propose with a Cracker Jack box. Turns out, even his handmade bling can’t boost her magic skills. Enter Exhibit B: his ratty old demon-hunting staff. Miaomiao’s ready to toss it for an upgrade, but plot twist—it’s a relic made by his sister Mu Yao. Queue the existential crisis as Mu Sheng drops his villain origin story: "I exist only for Mu Yao. What’s the point of a monster like me otherwise?" Miaomiao, ever the therapist-in-training, deadpans: "Sir, you need professional help."
Fireworks and Feels
Moonlit bonding alert! Miaomiao opens up about her OG world (RIP modern plumbing) while Mu Sheng’s busy diagnosing her magic block. "You’re homesick," he deduces, conveniently ignoring the emotional vulnerability she just served. The real tea? She’s nicknaming him "Ziqiu" now (friendship level: unlocked). Cue forced casualness as he mumbles "Miaomiao" for the first time—and smirks like he just won a bet. His reward? Summoning ✨magic fireworks✨ (romance meter: 35% loaded).
Third-Wheeling Bamboo Boy
Chaos enters stage left when timid bamboo sprite Cui Cui crash-lands, instantly imprinting on Miaomiao like a lost puppy. Turns out, the whole demon realm’s flocking to their location because ✨Mu family scent✨ = ✨magic blood buffet✨. Meanwhile, Mu Yao’s over here side-eyeing all demons ("Never trust them!") while low-key crushing on ace demon hunter Liu Fuyi. Girl’s got priorities: 1) Save the world, 2) Pretend she doesn’t want Fuyi to be the prophesied "Ultimate Hunter".
Emotional Support Water Ladle
Cui Cui’s backstory hits like a truck: His grandpa got kidnapped by overzealous hunters, so now he’s shapeshifting into a literal water dipper to hitchhike with Team Angst. Miaomiao’s torn—help this sweet NPC or stick to the plot? She hardens her heart ("No side quests!"), but not before Mu Yao delivers her iconic line: "Demons = bad. Feelings = worse." Mu Sheng hears this and quietly adds another layer to his emotional armor.
