Cat Lord Wu Zhen traps a demon while Mei Zhuyu exposes his priesthood—their paths cross again.

Elder 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.

Wu Zhen seizes the Female Bat and learns its loss of sanity is tied to the cursed Bone Relic.

At the banquet, Mei and Wu expose Xie Loubai's lantern trick, trapping the Shadow Demon.

Discovering the Bone Relic in Mei Zhuyu's possession, Wu Zhen prepares to steal it.

Wu fails to break the bone. Elder Hui colludes with Shan Posuo; Wu and Mei search the Hills.

Ling Xiao and Wu Zi Shu expose Elder Hui's plot, while Mei Zhuyu and Wu Zi Shu destroy Shan Posuo.

Mei Zhuyu returns to petition for the Bureau Chief position. Hu Zhu tests Shuang Jiang's identity.

Mei and Wu investigate a case of spirit-princess while Elder Hui conspires with Xuan Hui.

Wu 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.

Liu 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.

Wu 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.

Wu 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.

Hu Zhu and Shuang Jiang confront a demon while Mei and Wu Zhen discover odd camellias in the palace.

Anbilo kills for incense. Mei's rescue of Wu Zhen reveals his secret abilities, making Pei doubt.

Under 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.

Xuan Hui attacks the city. Mei is injured protecting Wu Zhen. Liu defeats the demon.

Wu Zhen confirms Xuan Hui's attack and heals Mei Zhuyu. Mei gradually develops feelings for her.

Wu Zhen defeats Elder Hui in the Demon Underworld by using Cat Lord powers in the mortal duel.

Wu Zhen repairs the Demon Underworld's barrier, unknowingly clashing with Mei in disguise.

Mei moves out of the Wu residence, encounters bandits, and falls victim to Pei Jiya's poisoning.

Mei stays in Chang'an to investigate Pei while Wu Zhen joins the Scented Duel with others.

Mei Si accidentally summons ink demons that Mei Zhuyu destroys, while Wu Zhen discovers Xuan Hui.

When Pei Jiya proposes to Wu Zhen, Mei becomes suspicious and discovers his dark practices.

At Lin'an River, Pei's exposed identity traps Wu Zhen and Mei Zhuyu in a deadly choice.