Ashes of Love

Episode 1 · Cutting Off

To protect her newborn daughter Jinmi, the Floral Immortal Zifen conceals her identity and feeds her a Loveless Elixir. Jinmi grows up in the protected Floral Realm believing herself to be a mere grape fairy. The Fire Immortal Xufeng is attacked by a mysterious black assailant during his Phoenix Nirvana. In his escape, he crashes and burns into the Floral Realm. Jinmi rescues the burned Crow.

Episode 2 · Destroy

Looking after the bird who crashed into the Floral Realm, Jinmi's remedies sometimes prove worse than the disease. She convinces Xufeng to take her to the Heavenly Realm. His trespass and Jinmi's disappearance pit the Floral Fairies against Princess Suihe, head of the Bird Family. The Heavenly Empress accuses the Night Immortal of the attack on her son.

Episode 3 · Suo Ling Zan

The Fire Immortal rushes to Runyu's defense. Jinmi makes the acquaintance of the Match-Maker. Later, Jinmi also stumbles upon Runyu enjoying a wiggle of his long tail in the pond. She befriends the Fish Fairy and he is charmed by her. But a feast of Zhuque eggs doesn't go down well, and Mr Puchi aka Yanyou pays a visit.

Episode 4 · Who Is She?

Jinmi tries to ingratiate herself with the Phoenix, in her quest for enough magical prowess to revive her friend Rourou. Embarking on a training programme with the Fire Immortal, she proves not quite the stellar student, except for her grasp of dialects. Runyu still thinks of the grape fairy fondly. On conscription day, the late-arrival Kuanglu enters the service of the Night Immortal.

Episode 5 · The Rice Dumplings

Jinmi gorges herself on magical prowess on Rice Dumpling Festival, and magics a Phoenix Flower tree for the Fire Immortal. Dressed properly as a girl, she catches Xufeng's attention, and reminds the Match-Maker of the Floral Immortal. Princess Suihe now sees her as a rival. The carrot fairy Mr Hu, in search of the missing grape fairy, arrives in the Heavenly Realm.

Episode 6 · Take Him Down

Runyu and Xufeng battle it out with Qiongqi but only the appearance of the Heavenly Emperor saves the day. Jinmi casts out a sacred plant to heal Xufeng's past injuries, and uses an agreeable trick to feed it to him. The Fire Immortal is ordered to the Demon Realm to capture Qiongqi and Jinmi contrives to go along. The Night Immortal joins them.

Episode 7 · A Dream

Demon Princess Liuying of Bian City seeks out the Heavenly Immortals in their hunt for Qiongqi. The Demon Lord, after some persuasion, lends his help too, whilst the explanation for the monster's escape remains elusive. Even Jinmi and her magical powers with plants play a part in the pitched fight that ensues.

Episode 8 · The Poison

Qiongqi's escape ripples through the power struggles in the Demon Realm. Left alone with the Melding Soul Cauldron, Jinmi is susceptible to manipulation. Xufeng averts disaster, but at the price of injury to himself, just as the truth of his feelings for Jinmi dawns on him. His only hope is the sacred Night Rattan of the Floral Realm.

Episode 9 · Where the Heart Is

The Great Floral Fairy sets herself against the Phoenix's declared intentions on Jinmi. Now that he knows his heart, he's intent on keeping his promise, but childhood memories awaken him to Jinmi's probable, and troubling, parentage. The Fire Immortal and Night Immortal report to the Heavenly Emperor. Princess Liuying is Xufeng's special guest in the Heavenly Realm.

Episode 10 · Monitoring Run Yu

Princess Suihe attempts to recruit Kuanglu to spy on Runyu. Jinmi's Fish Fairy visits her in the Floral Realm and whisks her away, but she's now in the Heavenly Empress's cross-hairs. On a stroll through a Milky Way, Jinmi makes the Night Immortal a gift of Night-Blooming Cereus to ease his loneliness. He takes her to hide in the Mortal Realm and who should she bump into but Mr Puchi.

Episode 11 · Can’t Hold It Any Longer

Xu Feng goes looking for the missing Jin Mi. Meanwhile, Mr Puchi proceeds with her education in the pleasures of the mortal world. The Night Immortal catches up with all of them, and, predictably, it's Yan You who comes out worst before it's all washed away with Jin Mi's osmanthus wine. The Fire Immortal struggles with love and virtue, and Jin Mi finds a Phoenix Feather.

Episode 12 · Get Rid of Him

It's the birthday celebration of the Heavenly Empress, and Jinmi convinces her Fish Fairy to attend. Arriving for the feast, the Night Immortal acknowledges Kuanglu's true identity. Yanyou brings Jinmi along, too, and with the Water Immortal and Wind Immortal in attendance, the Rat Fairy conjures up mischief, and Jinmi brings unwarranted attention to herself.

Episode 13 · Heavy Snow

Escaping the wrath of the Heavenly Empress, with both the Fire Immortal and Night Immortal keen to protect her, Jinmi is returned to the Floral Realm. The Heavenly Emperor is convinced of having a special connection with the grape fairy. The Water Immortal makes a timely visit, especially when the Emperor's fire magic does not agree with Jinmi's water nature.

Episode 14 · Reason of Death

With Jin Mi on the mend, Luo Lin learns from Mr Hu all about the past tangled relationships revolving around Zi Fen. The First Prince, who had long been promised in marriage to the elder daughter of the Water Immortal, sees his chance to unite duty and desire, even if it means denying his brother.

Episode 15 · Falling in Love

When the Water Immortal brings his daughter to the Heavenly Realm, the First Prince makes his move. Luo Lin introduces Jin Mi at the Palace. His words are music to Xu Feng's ears, but alas, his elation is soon marred by Run Yu's prior claim. All this time, the investigation into the Phoenix's assailant during Nirvana isn't forgotten.

Episode 16 · The Battle

Jin Mi receives the Beast of Dreams as a gift from the Night Immortal. Her naive forthrightness disarms Run Yu. The Snake Fairy and Rat Fairy place themselves in danger. Xu Feng and Jin Mi are unable to keep their appointment, and when Mr Puchi turns up instead, an arrest is soon made. The Heavenly Empress's masked henchman plays his part in her power games.

Episode 17 · The Past

Accusations fly at the Heavenly Empress. When the name of Lize Suli is brought up, punishment is harshly dealt. Mr Liaoyuan updates the Fire Immortal on the latest sighting of the masked henchman. Lin Xiu reminisces to Jin Mi on the Floral Immortal, a lotus that fallen from the Buddha's seat. Luo Lin takes Jin Mi to see his Master, Lord Dou Mu, who spells out the doom for her and her friend Rou Rou.

Episode 18 · Farewell

Xu Feng suffers a recurrence of his injury, which he makes sure only Jin Mi can help with. The Night Immortal is equally eager to show her his devotion. The Fire Immortal is ordered to the front line at Wangchuan River just as Jin Mi has her promotion ceremony. Fate Fairy Yuan Ji discloses potential disasters, and to avert them and earn Immortal rank, Jin Mi agrees to experience hardships in the Mortal Realm.

Episode 19 · Into the World

Fairy Yuan Ji must balance the demands of mother and son for Jin Mi's fate. Jin Mi buries a jar of osmanthus wine for the Fire Immortal's return. But, discovering his mother's plans, Xu Feng too jumps onto the Plate of Cause and Effect, Sui He after him, and Mr Liao Yuan is pushed in for good measure. Jin Mi is born to be the Saint Girl, a healer for King Yi and destined to be buried alive with him when he dies. And danger lurks already for the King.

Episode 20 · The Heart of a Doctor

Gathering herbs in the mountains, Jin Mi rescues a badly wounded swordsman whom she takes for a bandit. Meanwhile, a Spirit Vanishing Arrow is in the making. In Jin Mi's mountain hut, the bandit wakes up deaf and dumb as a result of past poisoning. The Demon Lord learns of the Fire Immortal becoming a human, whilst in the Mortal Realm, King Yi is missing, and his cousin Princess Nan Ping is frantic. Jin Mi calls her bad-tempered patient a Crow.

Episode 21 · Residual of the Poison

Jin Mi's bandit hides his recovery from her. Kuang Lu appreciates the qualities of the Night Immortal. Run Yu has a chance to scry into the goings-on in Jin Mi's and Xu Feng's mortal lives, and he doesn't like what he sees. A medicinal bath shows Jin Mi all the scars of the bandit's dangerous life. Soldiers search the mountain for King Yi.

Episode 22 · Return

The King susses out who has been plotting against him. Yan You returns to Yunmeng Pond to face his Master and receives a new mission in the mortal world. Jin Mi confides in her patient, and shortly after, the Crow leaves the nest. Duke Nan Ping and his daughter receive news of the safe return of the King. Princess Liu Ying gets into a fight and finds an unexpected ally.

Episode 23 · Repaying the Debt

The Saint Girl is summoned to heal King Yi, and her best friend, Qiang Huo, accompanies her. On the way, she has her fortune told and makes the acquaintance of a powerful personage. Her first meeting with the King is laced with misapprehensions and surprises. Run Yu, worried about his fiancée, risks disobeying Heavenly rules. Princess Liu Ying remembers a favoured companion.

Episode 24 · Lovesick

Liu Ying is sure she knows who's behind the henchman's mask and the Spirit Vanishing Arrow. In King Yi's palace, the source of his illness eludes the Saint Girl, but not Qiang Huo, who urges an early return to the Saint Doctor's Family, whilst the Arrow eludes the Snake Fairy. Run Yu averts a close call and bestows a Dragon Scale on Jin Mi. King Yi's health remains a concern for his courtiers.

Episode 25 · Trust

Princess Liu Ying uses extreme measures to provoke the masked henchman into showing himself. He remembers his past suffering in the Yu Abyss. Princess Nan Ping, visiting her cousin, is witness to the King's illness. The King and his healer play an elaborate charade, which doesn't prevent some very earnest sentiments from being aired, and a hard choice being put before the Saint Girl.

Episode 26 · A Confession

The Saint Girl negotiates the pitfalls of Duke Nan Ping's demands and enjoys a heart-to-heart with his daughter. She sets out to catch a snake and ends up with Mr Puchi for company. King Yi makes a daring offer. The Spirit Vanishing Arrow is fought over, and Run Yu and Yan You cause quite a sensation.

Episode 27 · The Arrow

Princess Liu Ying unmasks a truth long suspected, but the doom of the Spirit Vanishing Arrow still hangs over Xu Feng. Yan You receives a blast of bitterness for his pains. In the Mortal Realm, preparations for the Lantern Festival are afoot, and the King's right-hand man receives a special return for a small kindness. In audience with his courtiers, the true nature of the King's illness is revealed.

Episode 28 · The Gift

King Yi and the Saint Girl spend a pleasant afternoon making a Phoenix Lantern for the festival. Princess Nan Ping recovers her memories, and marriage is urged on her cousin. The King tries once again to break down the bastion of resistance, alarming Qiang Huo into a fateful move. Yan You plays a pretty trick on the Princess.

Episode 29 · A Sudden Change

Yan You sees new grief on every return to Yunmeng Pond. In the Mortal Realm, Princess Nan Ping's pining sets off her father. Run Yu's investigation of the Spirit Vanishing Arrow leads him to the shore of Dongting Lake, where a painful past resurfaces.

Episode 30 · Jealousy

King Yi hopes to win favour with a well-chosen gift. Delving into the past, the Master of Dongting recalls the birth of the First Prince and the grievous fate of the Water Family of Lake Tai Hu.

Episode 31

A somewhat sozzled Saint Girl receives a late summons from the King, and a puppet play unfolds. In Yunmeng Pond, Run Yu finds some reconciliation with his past, and in the Mortal Realm, he calls on Jin Mi for her healing skills. The masked henchman draws the Heavenly Empress's attention to Dongting Lake with terrible consequences.

Episode 32 · The Wait

Only a merciful intervention prevents Run Yu from committing his worst, and he cannot but let grief overtake him. The masked henchman, promised an irresistible prize, gives in to the inevitable twice over. Jin Mi's fate catches up with her in the Mortal Realm, whilst Princess Nan Ping surprises King Yi's military council and her father even more. Jin Mi and Qiang Huo have it all out.

Episode 33 · An Idea

Princess Nan Ping's love proves stronger than any other bond. The Spirit Vanishing Arrow comes into play again, and Lord Dou Mu's prediction for Jin Mi and her friend Rou Rou is realised. Princess Liu Ying still cannot let go of the past. King Yi returns from another battle, yet fate overtakes him at home.

Episode 34 · Dying Together

Nothing will stand in the way of King Yi's promises to the Saint Girl. Xu Feng and Jin Mi return together to the Heavenly Realm and to the Empress' incessant scheming, despite which a new Immortal is promoted. Run Yu is offered a stark choice.

Episode 35 · A Choice to Make

The Night Immortal must endure the wrath of his mother's enemy and the full extent of his father's mercilessness. Jin Mi wants to avenge Rou Rou and finds herself powerless to refuse Run Yu. Xu Feng asks Mr Liao Yuan to hang phoenix lanterns by Liuzi Pond and sends an invitation.

Episode 36 · A Heartfelt Confession

Princess Liu Ying fills in the Fire Immortal and receives a wish-fulfilling keepsake from Mr Liao Yuan. The Phoenix soars as the new Immortal yields to him. The masked henchman is delivered to Bian City, where his true condition is revealed. Jin Mi prepares a gift of her own for Xu Feng.

Episode 37 · The Hatred

The moon immortal holds a birthday feast and enjoyed the gifts given to him by Xu Feng and Jin Mi from the mortal realm. Run Yu started to analyze Jin Mi's changed behavior and suspected something was controlling her and confronted great floral fairy about it.

Episode 38 · A Change of Heart

Jin Mi gives up her plans, then realizes that the Heavenly Empress hurt her mother and decides to fight the deity.

Episode 39 · The Truth

The Heavenly Empress' crime emerges, and Xu Feng is injured. Mu Ci leaves Liu Ying because he doesn't want to become a burden.

Episode 40 · Sent to the Jail

Xu Feng suffers the consequences because he refuses to marry Sui He. Elsewhere, Run Yu prepares for revenge.