Alchemy of Souls

Naksu attempts a final magical ritual to preserve her soul. Jang Uk seeks out the only sorcerer willing to aid him in his quest. Meanwhile, Mu-deok begins training under a new mentor.

Mu-deok initially rejects Uk's offer to form an alliance but is eventually persuaded through alternative means. Meanwhile, Park Jin isolates Songrim in an effort to uncover a spy.

Mu-deok establishes the conditions for Uk's training, while Uk uncovers a legacy left by Heo Yeom that he must learn to embrace.

Uk falls ill with a fever and chills, which pleases Mu-deok. The Crown Prince pays a visit to the Jang household, requesting a family heirloom and demonstrating his authority.

Mu-deok and Uk take refuge in a remote cabin, where Jin Mu gives orders for a body to be disposed of. Meanwhile, Jin Ho-gyeong proposes to protect Uk, but not without demanding something in return.

Seo Yul and Park Dang-gu travel to Uk's training location to observe his progress. Meanwhile, Mu-deok subjects his student to intense training, and Jin Cho-yeon works on preparing a wedding gift.

The Prince confronts a mysterious illusion that challenges his perception. Meanwhile, Uk seeks to enter the forbidden Jinyowon, and Gil-ju pursues Naksu in an attempt to obtain a new body.

Gil-ju arrives in town seeking food, prompting Uk to trail him. Meanwhile, whispers circulate about Naksu's return.

Jin Ho-gyeong continues her search for her missing child, while Jin Mu plots to put an end to her quest. Meanwhile, tensions rise between Uk and Mu-deok, driving a wedge between them.

Uk receives a book to study, Yul rescues a girl during a market scene, and Mu-deok undergoes a rigorous selection process to become a servant at Songrim.

Uk struggles with motivation and considers giving up training. Meanwhile, Mu-deok challenges the Prince to a wager, and at Cheonbugwan, a group of blind girls are prepared for an important evaluation.

Park Jin investigates a mysterious death, Uk discovers hidden depths in Naksu's history, and Maid Kim assigns Mu-deok a task at Cheonbugwan.

A lightning strike damages the Cheonbugwan restaurant, leading to a disagreement between Park Jin and Jin Mu over responsibility. Meanwhile, Master Lee takes Uk on an unusual fishing excursion.

Uk prepares for his final match by employing clever strategies, while Seo Yul remains vigilant over Mu-deok. Meanwhile, Jin U-tak deceives his daughter with a carefully planned ruse.

Mu-deok finds himself at the center of a murder investigation after being discovered at the crime scene. Meanwhile, Master Lee delivers a mysterious gift and prophecy to the royal family, raising concerns about the future. So-i searches for a blind ally to help uncover the truth.

Park Jin and Jin Ho-gyeong clash over ownership of a valuable artifact, while Uk encounters the Prince during his quest to find a shaman.

Mu-deok delves into uncovering the real identity of Jin Bu-yeon, while Jin Mu persuades Jin Ho-gyeong to deliver an unexpected announcement during a significant gathering.

Mu-deok discovers and experiments with her emerging abilities while confined within an enchanted barrier, only to uncover their limitations. Meanwhile, So-i enters into an agreement with a soul shifter, setting off a new chain of events.

Uk devises a bold plan to penetrate a force field, putting himself in great danger. Meanwhile, Dang-gu and Cho-yeon uncover a surprising revelation that could change the course of their mission.

A wedding brings romance and tension as Uk takes on a matchmaker role, while Jin Mu secretly hires an assassin to carry out his orders and take the blame for his actions.

Uk enters Jinyowon and encounters a mysterious woman preparing to escape, while he is also tormented by disturbing visions of the deceased.

Jin Ho-gyeong reveals a hidden family secret, while Jin Bu-yeon seeks new shelter but finds her options shrinking as her time becomes increasingly constrained.

A controversy arises from a secret wedding, culminating in a surprising revelation. Jin Ho-gyeong attempts to bring Bu-yeon back by subjecting her to intense suffering.

Bu-yeon discovers glimpses of Uk's memories, prompting her to investigate his past emotional wounds. Meanwhile, rumors of a notorious assassin's return spread fear throughout the kingdom.

Yul investigates the cause of his declining health with So-i growing increasingly determined to help him. Meanwhile, Uk and Bu-yeon struggle to overcome the obstacles in their relationship.

Yul struggles with a troubling secret, while Uk delves into a conspiracy surrounding an enigmatic creature linked to a potential drought.

To save a critically wounded mage, Uk issues Jin Mu a stern warning and seeks assistance from Jin Ho-gyeong, who agrees to help but only if his own condition is met.

Go Won offers Uk a critical decision, testing their relationship. Jin Mu advances his strategy, taking a calculated next step. Heo Yun-ok asks to speak with Bu-yeon alone, hinting at a personal matter.

Uk strengthens his alliances as the search for the ice stone continues, while Jin Mu readies an army of loyal soul shifters for an impending battle.

Jin Ho-gyeong takes a bold stand to defend Jinyowon and its valuable artifacts from an impending assault, while Uk, foreseeing future events, prepares himself for the unavoidable challenges ahead.