
Mei Zhuyu, a calm and reserved nobleman from a lesser branch of the Mei family, arrives in Chang'an as an official at the Bureau of Mystic Investigations. During a banquet, he meets Wu Zhen, the bold and unruly younger sister of the Empress and secret Guardian of the Demon Underworld. Both hide their true identities. Wu, a half-demon striving to keep peace, and Mei, a skilled demon slayer, seek the truth behind the fire 18 years ago. As bone demons rise and unrest grows, they fight side by side, forming a bond that deepens into love until the Changxi Palace launches a purge, forcing them to face each other's secrets and the past they share.
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Episodes
- Episode 1: Episode 1August 18, 2025 · 47 minCat Lord Wu Zhen traps a demon while Mei Zhuyu exposes his priesthood—their paths cross again.
- Episode 2: Episode 2August 18, 2025 · 44 minWu Zhen seizes the Female Bat and learns its loss of sanity is tied to the cursed Bone Relic.
- Episode 3: Episode 3August 18, 2025 · 44 minAt the banquet, Mei and Wu expose Xie Loubai's lantern trick, trapping the Shadow Demon.
- Episode 4: Episode 4August 18, 2025 · 42 minDiscovering the Bone Relic in Mei Zhuyu's possession, Wu Zhen prepares to steal it.
- Episode 5: Episode 5August 18, 2025 · 46 minWu fails to break the bone. Elder Hui colludes with Shan Posuo; Wu and Mei search the Hills.
- Episode 6: Episode 6August 19, 2025 · 44 minLing Xiao and Wu Zi Shu expose Elder Hui's plot, while Mei Zhuyu and Wu Zi Shu destroy Shan Posuo.
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- Episode 7: Episode 7August 19, 2025 · 44 minMei Zhuyu returns to petition for the Bureau Chief position. Hu Zhu tests Shuang Jiang's identity.
- Episode 8: Episode 8August 20, 2025 · 40 minHu Zhu and Shuang Jiang confront a demon while Mei and Wu Zhen discover odd camellias in the palace.
- Episode 9: Episode 9August 20, 2025 · 42 minMei and Wu investigate a case of spirit-princess while Elder Hui conspires with Xuan Hui.
- Episode 10: Episode 10August 21, 2025 · 40 minXuan Hui attacks the city. Mei is injured protecting Wu Zhen. Liu defeats the demon.
- Episode 11: Episode 11August 21, 2025 · 45 minWu Zhen confirms Xuan Hui's attack and heals Mei Zhuyu. Mei gradually develops feelings for her.
- Episode 12: Episode 12August 22, 2025 · 43 minWu Zhen defeats Elder Hui in the Demon Underworld by using Cat Lord powers in the mortal duel.
- Episode 13: Episode 13August 22, 2025 · 40 minWu Zhen repairs the Demon Underworld's barrier, unknowingly clashing with Mei in disguise.
- Episode 14: Episode 14August 23, 2025 · 43 minMei moves out of the Wu residence, encounters bandits, and falls victim to Pei Jiya's poisoning.
- Episode 15: Episode 15August 23, 2025 · 41 minMei stays in Chang'an to investigate Pei while Wu Zhen joins the Scented Duel with others.
- Episode 16: Episode 16August 24, 2025 · 42 minAnbilo kills for incense. Mei's rescue of Wu Zhen reveals his secret abilities, making Pei doubt.
- Episode 17: Episode 17August 24, 2025 · 42 minMei Si accidentally summons ink demons that Mei Zhuyu destroys, while Wu Zhen discovers Xuan Hui.
- Episode 18: Episode 18August 25, 2025 · 44 minWhen Pei Jiya proposes to Wu Zhen, Mei becomes suspicious and discovers his dark practices.
- Episode 19: Episode 19August 25, 2025 · 44 minAt Lin'an River, Pei's exposed identity traps Wu Zhen and Mei Zhuyu in a deadly choice.
- Episode 20: Episode 20August 26, 2025 · 43 minMei Zhu Yu and Wu Zhen are caught in the formation. After confessing his love to Wu Zhen, Mei Zhu Yu pushes her out of the stalagmite formation, while he plummets to the depth below.
- Episode 21: Episode 21August 26, 2025 · 43 minWu Zi Shu knocks out Wu Zhen with a spell and brings her back to the Demon City. He asks Wu Zhen why she fell in love with a mortal.
- Episode 22: Episode 22August 27, 2025 · 43 minChang Ming wants to appoint Mei Zhu Yu as the Head Administrator of the sect. Mei Zhu Yu declines his offer. He intends to leave the sect and get married. The other sect members are dumbfounded.
- Episode 23: Episode 23August 27, 2025 · 45 minUnder Chang Ming's request, Mei Zhu Yu leaves behind the Changxi Truncheon. He leaves the sect after that. Meanwhile, Wu Zhen is absent-minded due to Mei Zhu Yu's long absence.
- Episode 24: Episode 24August 28, 2025 · 45 minMei Zhu Yu and Wu Zhen are finally married. On their wedding day, guests gather to witness the ceremony.
- Episode 25: Episode 25August 28, 2025 · 42 minWhen the dream demon invades Ling Xiao's dream, Wu Zhen catches it red-handed. The demon isn't willing to return to the Demon City with Wu Zhen. Thus, it causes her to have a dream within a dream.
- Episode 26: Episode 26August 29, 2025 · 41 minAt night, Wu Zhen detects that something's off about her body. She sneaks out of the Mei Residence to find Wu Zi Shu. Wu Zi Shu tells her that he has a way to turn her into a full demon.
- Episode 27: Episode 27August 29, 2025 · 44 minLiu Tai Zhen tells Wu Zhen that the Skin Shop is preparing a skin for her. Wu Zhen finds out that the price to pay for becoming a complete demon is to give up on her original body and cultivate in seclusion for 50 years.
- Episode 28: Episode 28August 30, 2025 · 43 minWu Zi Shu encourages Hu Zhu to find Shuang Jiang to verify his identity, intentionally leading her into the hands of Chang Ming and his fellow exorcists. Chang Ming strikes Hu Zhu off a cliff. Shuang Jiang leaps down after her.
- Episode 29: Episode 29August 30, 2025 · 43 minUnder the pretence of catching a cheating spouse, Wu Zhen claims that Mei Zhu Yu is her husband. The two put on an act for Chang Ming Lian Fu. Chang Ming then reveals that the Divine Fire from 18 years ago was caused by the Demon City, and tells Mei Zhu Yu that he should avenge his parents.
- Episode 30: Episode 30August 31, 2025 · 42 minWu Zhen asks Wu Zi Shu if he knew that Mei Zhu Yu was related to Changxi Palace long ago. Wu Zi Shu confesses. Mei Zhu Yu returns to the Mei Residence. Everything has changed. He doesn't know what to do.
- Episode 31: Episode 31August 31, 2025 · 43 minLiu Tai Zhen is in a hurry to get her body back. Thus, she frequents the Mei Residence to seek Mei Zhu Yu's help. The public witnesses her visits. They gossip about the relationship between her and Mei Zhu Yu. Wu Chun Dao and Liu Gong Shen head to the Mei Residence to investigate the affair. They see their intimate behavior. Liu Gong Shen faints out of spite.
- Episode 32: Episode 32September 1, 2025 · 42 minWu Zi Shu is shoved aside by Mei Zhu Yu. Wu Zhen uses her last bit of conscience to suppress the core inside her body. Wu Zi Shu wants to check on Wu Zhen but Mei Zhu Yu stops him and blames Wu Zi Shu for almost killing Wu Zhen.
- Episode 33: Episode 33September 1, 2025 · 43 minWu Zhen and Mei Zhu Yu try to inquire about the location of the Zhuyu Divine Herb. They come across a mysterious residence. The guests meet Physician Gu one by one, hoping to fulfill their wishes.
- Episode 34: Episode 34September 2, 2025 · 43 minElder Gray obtains the demon core from the book warehouse and attempts to kill Wu Zhen and release the Satanic Fiend when Wu Zi Shu is restrained from leaving Demon City but Wu Zi Shu notices. Mei Zhu Yu brings Wu Zhen back to Changxi Palace.
- Episode 35: Episode 35September 2, 2025 · 42 minDemonic ulcers appear on Wu Zhen's arm again. Mei Zhu Yu knows that there's not much time left. He decides to risk his life. He utilizes an artifact to travel back 18 years in time.
- Episode 36: Episode 36September 2, 2025 · 44 minWu Zhen wakes up with every member of Changxi Palace present besides Mei Zhu Yu. Wu Zi Shu and Elder Gray work together to achieve their respective goals.
- Episode 37: Episode 37September 2, 2025 · 45 minElder Gray forces Liu Tai Zhen to remove her scale. After Wu Zhen finds out, she discusses with Huan Zhu and Wu Zi Shu to find out which location requires the Cat Lord's blood and Serpent Lord's scale to gain access to. In the end, she's reminded of an abandoned warehouse.
- Episode 38: Episode 38September 2, 2025 · 44 minElder Gray dumps the origin power into the ruined temple's well and plans to destroy Chang'an. Liu Tai Zhen and the rest suppress the sinister force of the well from the Demon City. Everyone from Changxi Palace works together to control the well but they cannot stop the sinister force from spreading.
Trailers and images
Credits
- Xu KaiMei Zhuyu · 38 episodes
- Tian XiweiWu Zhen · 38 episodes
- Wang JiayiLiu Taizhen · 38 episodes
- Wu JuntingWu Zishu · 38 episodes
- Yi DaqianMei Si · 38 episodes
- Fan ShiranHu Zhu · 38 episodes
- Fu HuaCreator
- Lü HaojijiDirector · 38 episodes
Film and series details
- EPISODE LENGTH
- 43 minutes
- FIRST AIRED
- August 18, 2025
- LAST AIRED
- September 2, 2025
- PRODUCTION COMPANIES
- Tencent Video, Linmon Pictures
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