S01E12 — Song Yu Zhi Conceals the News of His Departure from the Sect from Qi Yun Ke

Qi Ling Bo catches Song Yu Zhi and Cai Zhao in a private discussion and, in a jealous outburst, accidentally injures Song Shi Jun. Sensing his son’s feelings for Cai Zhao, Song Shi Jun hints at calling off the engagement, but Song Yu Zhi deflects, citing the sect’s instability. Madam Su Lian tries to pressure Song Shi Jun during a tea gathering, which backfires and ignites a bitter mother-daughter clash, ending with Qi Ling Bo storming off. At the same time, Mu Qing Yan secretly brings Qingong Altar Master You Guan Yue under his control using poison and spreads rumors to turn the demon sect against Nie Zhe. His trap frames Yu Hui Yin as colluding with him, forcing Nie Zhe and Hu Feng Ge to plot a response. Back at Qingque Sect, Cai Zhao learns Mu Qing Yan’s remaining poison is incurable, leaving her shaken. Though she flawlessly breaks the Beidou Formation during training, her worry grows, and that night she quietly decides to act on her feelings.