About this season
In ancient times, humans, gods, and demons lived together, and the three kingdoms of Shennong, Xuanyuan, and Gaoxin stood together. Jiuyao (Xiaoyao) has gone through a hundred years of suffering, losing not only her identity but also her appearance. She settles down in Qingshui Town, becoming Wen Xiaoliu.
Episodes (23)
1. The Calm after the Storm
Aired 8 July 2024 • 45 min
Cang Xuan has a heartfelt chat with Xiaoyao after his coronation. As a new king, he quickly feels the pressure of entering into a diplomatic marriage.
2. Speaking from the Heart
Aired 8 July 2024 • 45 min
An encounter with Tushan Jing interrupts Xiaoyao's outing with Fangfeng Bei. Cang Xuan tries to strengthen his rule through a capital relocation plan.
3. Blood Relation
Aired 8 July 2024 • 45 min
A chat with Jingye prompts Tushan Jing to launch an investigation. After Cang Xuan announces his engagement, Xiaoyao decides to return to Mount Wushen.
4. Rebound
Aired 8 July 2024 • 45 min
Xiang Liu hopes to cheer up a despondent Xiaoyao through music. Not long after, an unexpected visitor disrupts her quiet life.
5. The Knot in Her Heart
Aired 9 July 2024 • 45 min
Xiaoyao's abrupt decision to marry Fenglong leaves several people heartbroken. As the wedding day draws near, she must face her bottled emotions.
6. Wedding Day
Aired 9 July 2024 • 45 min
An unexpected guest causes a major disruption at Xiaoyao's wedding, forcing Cang Xuan to hastily manage the diplomatic fallout.
7. Patch Up a Quarrel
Aired 10 July 2024 • 45 min
Xiaoyao decides to confront the person behind her wedding day kidnapping. Meanwhile, Fangfeng Yiying plans to eliminate a threat within her family.
8. Trap
Aired 10 July 2024 • 45 min
While Xiaoyao tries to concoct a life-saving elixir, Tushan Jing notices someone has been tampering with his medication.
9. Stay Together
Aired 11 July 2024 • 45 min
A gift causes a jealous outburst from Fangfeng Yiying. Meanwhile, Xiaoyao's rekindled intimacy with Tushan Jing stirs up mixed emotions in Cang Xuan.
10. Go to Xiling
Aired 11 July 2024 • 45 min
The grand opening of Xiaoyao's clinic sparks jealousy and a vicious rumor, pushing her to investigate her own heritage.
11. Rumormonger
Aired 15 July 2024 • 45 min
While Xiaoyao grapples with the fallout from a rampant rumor, a shocking announcement threatens to strip her of everything.
12. Fulfillment
Aired 15 July 2024 • 45 min
Xiaoyao senses that people around her are concealing something. A confrontation with Cang Xuan surfaces some poignant family history.
13. Determination
Aired 16 July 2024 • 45 min
As war erupts between two nations, people on both sides brace for its consequences. A military visit gives Xiaoyao a glimpse into Cang Xuan's vision.
14. Betrayal
Aired 16 July 2024 • 45 min
Nian pleads with Cang Xuan to stop the war. Soon after, Xiaoyao tries to sneak to Mount Wushen to visit a loved one in dire health.
15. The Poisonous Bug of Love
Aired 17 July 2024 • 45 min
A gut-wrenching reunion awakens a dormant power in Xiaoyao. On the other hand, Cang Xuan faces a marriage arrangement he can't refuse.
16. Firm Belief
Aired 17 July 2024 • 45 min
As Cang Xuan is poised to marry Nian and achieve his long-held ambition, a pensive Xiaoyao decides to take a walk by the beach.
17. Sudden Attack
Aired 18 July 2024 • 45 min
A revelation makes Chishui Fenglong realize Chenrong Xinyue's sacrifice all along. Hoping to save Tushan Tian, Xiaoyao and Tushan Jing fall for a trap.
18. Wedding
Aired 18 July 2024 • 51 min
Despite Tushan Jing's disappearance and Cang Xuan's objections, a heartbroken Xiaoyao is determined to carry out the wedding ceremony all by herself.
19. Revenge
Aired 22 July 2024 • 40 min
A shocking discovery shatters Xiaoyao's world. Torn between two people she holds dear, Xiaoyao must confront one to avenge the other.
20. Trust
Aired 22 July 2024 • 45 min
Xinyue's murderous plot becomes more apparent, drawing challenges from Chishui Fenglong and Cang Xuan. Xiaoyao recalls her life in Qingshui Town.
21. Breaking Ties
Aired 22 July 2024 • 45 min
A surprise attack plunges Cang Xuan's camp into disarray, forcing Xiaoyao to address unresolved entanglement with Xiang Liu.
22. Let Go
Aired 22 July 2024 • 46 min
While Cang Xuan contemplates his future with Xiaoyao, her life is suddenly thrown into turmoil by an unexpected reunion.
23. Completed
Aired 22 July 2024 • 45 min
As a brutal war ends with one last heartbreak, Xiaoyao — after centuries of pain and torment — prepares for a new and free life ahead.