Plant plum trees in winter

Ade has lived in an incense burner for over a thousand years, her days spent sleeping. Longing for the outside world she hears about from her fairy friends, her wish is finally granted when a man brings her home, releasing her from the seal. Ade, tears streaming, vows to repay her savior to the fullest extent.

Qin Yu, known as the cold and ruthless Third Master Qin of Kyoto, finds his life upended when strange occurrences plague his bedroom after he places an antique incense burner given to him as a New Year's gift there. Chaos ensues, with items displaced and unexplained puddles of water; he even senses something in his bed while half-asleep.

One afternoon, Qin Yu comes home early to find a young girl cleaning up spilled milk. The girl, her black hair cascading, her skin porcelain, is startled by his return and tries to flee. Upon being caught and questioned by Qin Yu, she timidly speaks of repaying her debt.

To Qin Yu's amusement, she lists her belongings: pearls, antiques, even her savings. None of these interest Qin Yu, who instead sweeps her into his arms and suggests a more personal way of repaying the debt. Terrified, the girl's beautiful fish tail is revealed.

The Tycoon's Enchanted Mermaid

The man had endless tasks every day, and many came to see him. Sometimes, he would leave the room for days, even tens of days at a time. Whenever he was away, Ah Da had no choice but to stay inside the incense burner, counting the days with the pearls.


Ah Da saw the seasons change, and one night she drifted out the window, flew up to the eaves, and saw the bright moon at the edge of the sky and the myriad of stars. She should have felt excited by such a scene, yet she always felt as though she had left something behind.


Finally, she lay dazed on the eaves, half asleep, and heard someone calling her name by her ear.


Lost in a daze, Ah Da subconsciously thought, that voice sounded like... Bronze Sword…


Chapter 166: Three Days and Three Nights