Xie Lian ascends a third time, accidentally tearing down two heavenly officials' palaces; in their debt and at his wits' end, Xie Lian is tasked with solving a case filled with monsters, mystery and missing brides.

Xie Lian discovers the Ming Guang temple, which supposedly doesn't exist, and finds the 17 brides; when the ghost groom arrives, he's able to change his appearance and hide among the brides.

Xie Lian discovers Xuan Ji is the Ghost Groom just as she appears and goes on a killing spree; Xie Lian overpowers her before learning the truth; when General Pei was in the earthly realm, he courted Xuan Ji, an enemy general.

Despite his apprehensions, Xie Lian's kindness prevails and he takes San Lang to the Chestnut Temple; San Lang's sincerity and talent raise more questions, especially when it is revealed he knew what Xie Lian looked like when he was crown prince.