Ch. 721Purifying the Water Source
Key Plot Points
- Pei Ling, in Miao City, finishes refining pills for Sun Mujian's task.
- Zhong Kui Jingyi, the Fourth Princess of the Liulan Dynasty, arrives to aid Jiuyi Mountain and asks for Pei Ling's help.
- They discover the river beside Miao City is polluted, causing a plague.
- Zhong Kui Jingyi purifies the river using a jade seal, but Pei Ling senses a lingering curse.
- They decide to investigate upstream.
Character Developments
- Pei Ling maintains his disguise and demonstrates his pill refining prowess.
- Zhong Kui Jingyi shows her strength and determination in dealing with the river's pollution.
- Ji Changfu, the young master of the Innate Religion, appears and orders Zhong Kui Jingyi's capture and Pei Ling's death.
Significant Themes
- The struggle against the Demonic Sect's influence and the plague they've caused.
- The power of pill refinement and its potential to aid in solving problems beyond just healing.
Character Interactions
- Pei Ling and Zhong Kui Jingyi work together to investigate the river's pollution.
- Zhong Kui Jingyi and Ji Changfu encounter each other, leading to a confrontation.