Fangs of Fortune Episode 1 Recap, Plot

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In the thirteenth year of Zhenyuan, after several days of rain in Tiandu, Wen Xiao, a curator at the Demon Investigation Bureau, went out to a noodle shop. Inside, she noticed a woman wearing a straw hat sitting calmly. Pretending to be illiterate, Wen Xiao inquired about the condiments on the table, prompting the woman to tease her, sparking Wen Xiao’s curiosity.

Meanwhile, outside the Demon Investigation Bureau, a man claiming to be the demon "Zhu Yan" demanded an audience with the bureau's envoy, Zhuo Yichen. Upon hearing this, a clerk rushed to report the visitor's arrival. Just as Wen Xiao was about to start her meal, the woman snatched her chopsticks, leading to a quick exchange between them.

Wen Xiao swiftly lifted the woman’s hat, retrieved her chopsticks, and blew a powder from the Dissipating Spirit Herb, causing the woman to quickly pass out. The man claiming to be Zhu Yan strode straight into the inner hall of the Demon Investigation Bureau, where he noticed traps set throughout, though the moss-covered ceiling indicated the bureau's decline over the years. While he was inspecting the surroundings, Zhuo Yichen attacked with the sacred demon-catching sword, Yun Guangjian.

A brief exchange of blades ensued, and Zhuo Yichen had his sword taken away. Zhu Yan then cast a spell to return Yun Guangjian, but as soon as Zhuo Yichen regained it, he attempted to stab Zhu Yan again. At that moment, Fan Ying intervened, holding a letter, and questioned if Zhu Yan was truly a Yao Beast, advising Zhuo Yichen to refrain from acting rashly until the truth was known.

Wen Xiao tied up the woman and prepared to return to the bureau, identifying her as a deceitful Yao Beast known for using lies to deceive others. Six months ago, she swindled a considerable sum from Mr. Zhang, and a month ago, she deceived the talented scholar Wang. Though her actions weren’t unforgivable, she still deserved a penalty and should be sent back to the Wildlands.

Just as the Yao Beast was pleading, an official from the Chongwu Camp stopped them on the street. Wen Xiao argued that the Yao Beast had limited power and only deceived those who deserved it, so death was an unnecessary punishment. However, the Chongwu Camp official believed Wen Xiao was too lenient, often allowing demons to go free, which was why Zhu Yan had once caused havoc in the bureau eight years ago.

Wen Xiao suddenly felt dazed and, realizing she could no longer protect the Yao Beast, allowed her to escape. She then mustered her strength to block an attack from Chongwu Camp, but as the Yao Beast fled, she was struck down by an arrow and died, her body dissolving into specks of light and vanishing completely. Wen Xiao picked up the arrow and felt a deep sense of sorrow.

After Zhuo Yichen stabbed Zhu Yan with Yun Guangjian, Zhu Yan claimed that if he died, many guards would die with him. He added that he had come to assist in the Demon Investigation Bureau's reconstruction, volunteering to apprehend Zhu Yan so the bureau could take credit. Fan Ying then revealed that the letter introduced Zhu Yan as Zhao Yuanzhou, with a traceable household record, revealing that he was once a great demon who had cultivated into human form.

While they were discussing this, Zhao Yuanzhou interrupted, noting that Zhuo Yichen was a descendant of the Ice Yi Tribe and that Yun Guangjian could kill all demons if used correctly. Surprised by Zhao Yuanzhou’s acute senses, Zhuo Yichen demanded to know the sword's correct usage. Zhao Yuanzhou proposed a condition: he would reveal the method if Fan Ying’s daughter, Wen Xiao, would accompany him on the investigation.

Zhuo Yichen warned Zhao Yuanzhou not to overstep, but Zhao Yuanzhou suddenly escaped from the prison, declaring that he would not be intimidated. Upon returning to the bureau, Wen Xiao heard that Zhu Yan was being held in the dungeon. As she waited at the entrance, Zhao Yuanzhou appeared before her, causing her knees to buckle. Zhao Yuanzhou caught her with his arm, and they introduced themselves.

After she regained her composure, Wen Xiao struck at Zhao Yuanzhou with a dagger coated in the Dissipating Spirit Herb, causing him to feel dizzy. Though his life was safe, he experienced inevitable pain. Just as Wen Xiao prepared to wound him further, Zhao Yuanzhou, unwilling to be injured again, returned to the dungeon willingly.

Wen Xiao then ordered the retrieval of records on the Yao Beast, which described it as a creature with deceptive tendencies, likely to feint and speak insincerely, only revealing its true thoughts at the moment of death. Recalling the Yao Beast's grateful look before dying, Wen Xiao felt a trace of comfort. In Chongwu Camp, a masked man was writing in blood and vowed to capture Zhu Yan upon hearing of his pledge of allegiance to the bureau.

Later that night, a young woman was startled awake by a shadow passing her bed. Upon fully awakening, she noticed an engagement invitation on her bedside, with a wedding scheduled for the seventh day of May with a "Water Ghost Bride.

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