Back in the heavenly realm, Ye Tan asks Qing Heng if he knows the secret to putting out the supernatural Nan Ming Li Huo.
Losing his inner pearl causes Di Lanjue to revert to his original form. Seeing this, Zi Wu finally realizes that Di Lanjue is actually her beloved pet dog, "Acai".
Her "Pokemon-style" collection plot of gathering pieces/aspects of the male lead continues to provide the main comedic and driving force of the arc. 📺 Where to Watch The Starry Love (2023) Episode 16
The Beast Queen arrives just in time to drive the beasts away. Furious that Di Lanjue gave up his inner pearl, she plans to punish him but takes Zi Wu into custody first due to the mysterious glowing Road Guide Lamp Zi Wu brought from the Divine Realm. 🔥 Ye Tan's Quest
To protect Zi Wu from the relentless monsters, Di Lanjue makes the desperate choice to spit out his own inner pearl to help her escape. Back in the heavenly realm, Ye Tan asks
Di Lanjue is locked in a dungeon by his father. Princess Zi Wu accidentally cuts herself on the cage's thorns, and the scent of her blood attracts ferocious beasts.
Qing Heng explains that this particular fire is incredibly strange and difficult to manage, causing further trouble for Ye Tan's plans. 💡 Character Dynamics to Watch 🔥 Ye Tan's Quest To protect Zi Wu
Di Lanjue and Zi Wu's survival, and Ye Tan's ongoing schemes. 📝 Major Plot Points 🐺 The Beast Realm Dungeon & Identity Reveal