Alchemy of Souls Episode 16

Meanwhile, Ho-gyeong confronts Park Jin in a bid to take the dog away due to her disappointment in his constant interference in soul shifter cases, though Lee ...

Finally, the Crown Prince is told to keep today’s revelations a secret from Jin Mu, but he and Jang Uk are alarmed by the potential presence of a follower. At the same time, we see Jang Uk acknowledge to his maid that Shaman Choi, who Mu-deok knows is the Queen, must be the superior in Jin Mu’s plan. At Gaema Village, Jang Uk attempts to find Shaman Bong, but ends up curious by the fact that both he and the strangely present Crown Prince have been directed to the Fire Priestess. Together, the two discuss their overlapping goals, sharing information with each other that leads to a joint trip to see Shaman Bong. In the background, Jang Gang watches on. Jang Uk responds by wanting one more wish, that he is the first to be stabbed should Mu-deok ever become her old self again, though he also states that he will afford a promise to her should she withdraw the weapon. Elsewhere, Naksu ponders over whether she will be as powerful as she was should her energy be regained, listening to Maidservant Kim express her worries over the “ominous” weapon now in Uk’s house. Acknowledging that Park Jin was correct in believing that the Queen is on the side of Jin Mu, Master Lee listens to Songrim’s leader explain that the royal family cannot be provoked just yet, as they could use the circumstances of Jang Uk’s birth to force him, and subsequently where he resides, into becoming an enemy. There is some important context given here, that Cho-yeon was always treated as the black sheep of the family compared to the “pride and joy” Bu-yeon who had extreme power. We do also find out the message that was given to the young master, one that mentions that if anyone tries to use the weapon, they must be killed, and that Jang Uk will die as well should he fail to carry out that act. Later on, the Crown Prince fails to fully buy Jin Mu’s report that the existence of the King’s Star could spell treason, believing that the monarchy is sturdy enough to survive. Elsewhere, Ho-gyeong excuses herself after taking responsibility for the incident, yet finds herself irritated by Park Jin’s concern that Jin Mu is just fooling around with her regarding Bu-yeon. As such, Jinyowon’s leader rejects the idea of Dang-gu uniting the families, harbouring greater ambitions of marrying her daughter off to the Crown Prince. However, Cho-yeon is willing to be disobedient now, clinging onto her love’s arm in the hopes of sending a message that the couple are meant to be. In due time, a promise is then suggested to guarantee that Mu-deok is Jang Uk’s, causing the young master to suddenly become cautious over how the two go about their affection. Killing the dog, a stuttering excuse of protection is made which doesn’t cut through, given the revelation that the animal only sensed a need to attack Lady Jin because it had detected sorcery.