Episode 18 - Zhai's Excitement and the Lord's Intrigue
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Scene 1: The Demon Lord's Thoughts
In the Human World, the tall man, Mo Tianzhi, leans against a lamppost in a quiet corner, his eyes half-closed as memories of Ryu's face replay in his mind.
A faint chuckle escapes his lips, startling a bird perched nearby.
Mo Tianzhi (to himself): "Ryu… What's so special about you, I wonder?"
His thoughts are interrupted by a loud, excited voice calling out to him.
Zhai: "Master! Master! You've got to come here! Fast! Please, fast!"
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Scene 2: Zhai's Adventures
Earlier, Zhai, the snake-man adorned with his golden serpent necklace, had been given strict instructions by Mo Tianzhi.
Mo Tianzhi: "You can do anything here, Zhai, just don't cause a mess."
But the moment Zhai was left alone, his excitement overwhelmed him. He darted from stall to stall, wide-eyed and grinning like a child in a candy store.
Zhai: "Oh, look at this! Dumplings! Skewers! Fried fish! Master said I can do anything… so I'll try everything!"
He grabbed a skewer and stuffed his mouth, his glowing golden eyes lighting up with delight.
Zhai (mouth full): "So… good… this world is amazing!"
He continued his chaotic journey, knocking over fruit carts and scaring street dogs, much to the dismay of the vendors.
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Scene 3: A Disturbance
Suddenly, Zhai froze in front of a small jewelry stall. His golden snake necklace twitched and hissed softly, reacting to something unseen.
Zhai (eyes wide): "Master! Master, come here, quick! Fast! Please!"
Mo Tianzhi appears moments later, his usual calm demeanor intact.
Mo Tianzhi: "Zhai, what's the commotion? You're drawing attention."
Zhai points to an ancient-looking pendant displayed at the stall—a faint red glow pulsates from it, almost as if it's alive.
Zhai (whispering): "Master, this… this feels like her energy. Like the crystal's energy."
Mo Tianzhi's expression darkens slightly as he examines the pendant.
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Scene 4: A Conversation with the Vendor
The stall owner, an elderly woman with a shrewd gaze, notices their interest.
Vendor: "Ah, you have a good eye. That's no ordinary pendant. It's said to be connected to an ancient legend of the heavens."
Mo Tianzhi: "And where did you acquire it?"
The vendor hesitates but eventually admits, "A wandering monk traded it to me years ago. Said it was part of something far greater."
Mo Tianzhi smirks, his interest piqued.
Mo Tianzhi: "We'll take it."
The vendor eyes him suspiciously but agrees after Zhai tosses a pouch of gold coins onto the counter.
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Scene 5: Zhai's Curiosity
As they walk away from the stall, Zhai can't contain his excitement.
Zhai: "Master, do you think this pendant can lead us to something bigger? Like another piece of the puzzle?"
Mo Tianzhi: "Perhaps. But for now, it's a clue—a small step in a much larger game."
Zhai grins, twirling around in the street like an overgrown child.
Zhai: "I knew this world would be fun! Can we stay a little longer, Master? Please?"
Mo Tianzhi glances at the pendant in his hand, his thoughts already shifting back to Ryu.
Mo Tianzhi (to himself): "Her face… I can't shake the feeling that there's more to her than meets the eye."
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Scene 6: Back to Ryu and Kai
Meanwhile, back in the Heaven Academy, Ryu is restless. She's trying to focus on her studies, but her mind keeps drifting to the mysterious man she encountered in the Human World.
Kai notices her distraction and leans back in his chair.
Kai: "You're thinking about him, aren't you?"
Ryu snaps out of her thoughts, glaring at him.
Ryu: "I don't know what you're talking about."
Kai smirks knowingly.
Kai: "Well, whoever he was, he's not our concern. We have bigger things to worry about."
Ryu nods reluctantly, but deep down, she knows the encounter wasn't just a coincidence.
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Scene 7: The Demon Lord's Resolve
As night falls over the Human World, Mo Tianzhi stands atop a hill overlooking the city, the pendant glowing faintly in his hand.
Mo Tianzhi (to himself): "The game has begun. And the pieces are falling into place."
Zhai appears beside him, his usual playful demeanor momentarily subdued.
Zhai: "Master, do you think she'll become a threat to us?"
Mo Tianzhi smiles faintly, his eyes glinting with amusement.
Mo Tianzhi: "A threat? Perhaps. But that's what makes it interesting, doesn't it?"
The two
figures vanish into the shadows, leaving the bustling city behind as the Human World's mysteries deepen.
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End of Episode 18