
# 苍兰诀 | Cang Lan Jue | Love Between Fairy and Devil

The official English translation of the novel has been split into two volumes. Published by [Seven Seas Entertainment](https://sevenseasentertainment.com/series/love-between-fairy-and-devil-novel/), [Volume 1](https://sevenseasentertainment.com/books/love-between-fairy-and-devil-novel-vol-1/) was released on the sixth of May 2025, and [Volume 2](https://sevenseasentertainment.com/books/love-between-fairy-and-devil-novel-vol-2/) is set for release on the 23rd of September 2025.

The first two paragraphs of the English translation read as follows:

*"This venerable one possesses an undying soul. In all the vast reaches of the world, none have stood as my equal."  Thus spoke the figure of a man shrouded in shadow, lying atop a bed of lava. He carelessly let a handful of molten rock flow between his fingers. "Yet you expect me to fall by the sword of a woman like you?"*

*The frozen blade glinted with a murderous aura. Its weilder hung suspended in the air, her lips curling upwards with more arrogance than even the Demon Lord's answering sneer. "Dongfang Qingcang, are you afraid?"*

# Third Anniversary Discussions

Each discussion will cover one episode a day.

Discussions will be posted at 20:00 GMT+2 (give or take an hour or two), except for weekends, where I reserve the right to surprise everyone with an early upload.

In an attempt to avoid bogging down the discussions with recaps, each episode will be accompanied by a quick video recap - this will also help those who haven't been following the discussions to slot in if they have seen the drama before.

**Some Guidelines:**

I know many of us have seen this drama before, but these discussions also need to cater to those blessed enough to be watching the drama for the first time. With this in mind, here are some guidelines:

1. Use [Spoiler Tags](https://www.reddit.com/r/CDrama/comments/1lrkvd9/weekly_reminder_about_spoilers_july_04_2025/) if -
   * You are discussing anything that happens after the episodes we have already covered.
   * You are commenting on the importance of something from the current episode because of what happens later in the drama.
2. I will be referring to *Love Between Fairy and Devil* by its original title - **Cang Lan Jue**.
3. There will be no bashing of the actors in this drama. Please keep the environment positive - if the drama is not for you, there are many other Xianxias out there to fall in love with.

# Episode 4 - Dongfang Qiang

When it comes to the most memorable episodes, episode four might not seem like the strongest contender, but this rewatch has shown me the opposite.

Just the entire misunderstanding about Dongfang Qingcang's name and Xiao Lanhua making fun of the Demon Lord without realising it, along with his realisation that he needs to **take care** of *the small grass*.

What can I say?

*Chef's.... KISS!*

Even though it is exactly this that makes the episode so special, I won't be spending too much time on the comedic aspects of this episode. If only for the fact that there are too many hilarious moments.

*Which one was your favourite?*

**The Dream**

So, Xiao Lanhua seems to dream of[ Story of Kunning Palace](https://mydramalist.com/719227-ning-an-ru-meng)?

Seriously, tell me you don't see *Xie Wei*, Zhang Ling He's iconic red-flag character, in those bloodshot eyes.

Xiao Lanhua's dream doesn't just showcase her fear of disappointing Chang Heng, but also her fear for Dongfang Qingcang's life.

Those lines

>It's the feeling of fear.

>It's been a long time.

Well, isn't that an interesting statement? Also, his smirk as he says, "It's been a long time"... that is the picture of arrogance. Finding *fear* interesting.

**The Greenhouse**

What a hilarious way to introduce this dynamic. Xiao Lanhua can make *the* **Moon Supreme** do her bidding, and what is her first command?

Count all the flowers in the greenhouse and let me sleep in peace!

Also, can we please appreciate those black wings materialising in that tiny space filled with an abundance of floral arrangements?

**Shang Que**

The black dragon shines in this episode. His comedic timing while unfurling The Book of Xilan, along with his reaction to his all-powerful leader counting flowers to... "*meditate*?" had me in stitches.

**Rootless Water**

Dongfang Qingcang, *the* Moon Supreme, finds himself patiently waiting for drops of dew to fall from the foliage above into his eagerly waiting wooden bowl. I love how he has been forced to take care of her for two reasons now.

Number one - if she cries, he cries.

Number two - if she cries, she can't fix the destiny book.

If he's not careful, the Moon Supreme might just get used to taking care of this little grass.

# Ruminations

The word for this episode is simple:

"Hilarity"

There is a song from the OST called ["Hilarity in Siming's Palace"](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tHkZFtIguBM), a very aptly titled song, with a melody that perfectly encompasses the way that this episode makes me feel.

Now, I started this discussion with

>When it comes to the most memorable episodes, episode four might not seem like the strongest contender, but this rewatch has shown me the opposite.

Why did I say this?

Because I remember almost every single scene from this episode. The "hilarity" stuck with me. This is my first time rewatching the drama, and I never realised that all of these scenes were in the same episode.

# Next Episode We Go Whale Watching...

Previous *Cang Lan Jue* Posts:

* [Wallpaper Worthy: Love Between Fairy and Devil (2022)](https://www.reddit.com/r/CDrama/comments/1lsfixj/wallpaper_worthy_love_between_fairy_and_devil_2022/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button)
* [Love Between Fairy and Devil 苍兰诀: Anniversary Rewatch Party and Episode Discussion Trailer](https://www.reddit.com/r/CDrama/comments/1lsyk35/love_between_fairy_and_devil_%E8%8B%8D%E5%85%B0%E8%AF%80_anniversary/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button)
* [Love Between Fairy and Devil: You Seem Familiar (3 Year Anniversary warm-up)](https://www.reddit.com/r/CDrama/comments/1lx4j8t/love_between_fairy_and_devil_you_seem_familiar_3/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button)
* [POLL || When did you watch Love Between Fairy and Devil (Cang Lan Jue 苍兰诀)](https://www.reddit.com/r/CDrama/comments/1m3scn2/poll_when_did_you_watch_love_between_fairy_and/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button)
* [Cang Lan Jue (苍兰诀) Love Between Fairy & Devil: Third Anniversary Discussions - Episode #1](https://www.reddit.com/r/CDrama/comments/1meq6nl/cang_lan_jue_%E8%8B%8D%E5%85%B0%E8%AF%80_love_between_fairy_devil_third/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button)
* [Cang Lan Jue (苍兰诀) Love Between Fairy & Devil: Third Anniversary Discussions - Episode #2](https://www.reddit.com/r/CDrama/comments/1mfkkqc/cang_lan_jue_%E8%8B%8D%E5%85%B0%E8%AF%80_love_between_fairy_devil_third/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button)
* [Cang Lan Jue (苍兰诀) Love Between Fairy & Devil: Third Anniversary Discussions - Episode #3](https://www.reddit.com/r/CDrama/comments/1mgfryx/cang_lan_jue_苍兰诀_love_between_fairy_devil_third/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button)


Cang Lan Jue (苍兰诀) Love Between Fairy & Devil: Third Anniversary Discussions - Episode #4