An Oriental Odyssey Episode 46 Recap
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Following the kiss, Mu Le suddenly embraced Ye Yuanan, proclaiming he remembered everything. He confirmed her identity as Yuan'an and his as Mu Le. He tried to explain to the villagers that Ye Yuanan was a human, not a monster, but they were consumed by fear and called for her death. Unable to reason with them, Ye Yuanan used her newly grown wings to carry Mu Le away from the mob.
They landed in a secluded area where Mu Le apologized profusely, saying he would never forget her again. He explained that a medicine had restored his Suoluo memories but erased his time in Tang and all memories of her. Ye Yuanan, however, was full of bitterness. She declared her hatred for him and demanded the return of the Nine Divine Beads.
Mu Le sensed her hesitation to truly harm him, but Ye Yuanan reminded him of the pain he had caused, listing Tianshu, Minghui, Zhao Lanzhi, her father, mother, and Yuanning. She questioned how a simple apology could compensate for such loss. Mu Le admitted he could never repay his debt to her but refused to give her the Divine Beads.
He revealed that the Tang Empress harbored ambitions to use the beads to conquer the world, and he would rather die than allow that. Ye Yuanan retorted that she cared nothing for who ruled the world; her only concern was the safety of her loved ones. Mu Le chastised her for being willful, which only angered Ye Yuanan further, as she bitterly reflected on her past decision to rescue him from the Ghost Market.
Mu Le offered his life as compensation, but Ye Yuanan could not bring herself to kill him. Instead, she pushed him away, declaring their bond broken and that they would be enemies if they ever met again, before flying off, leaving Mu Le distraught. Meanwhile, Lingxi, carrying Prince Heng's arrow badge, sought out General Bokai.
Bokai initially doubted Lingxi's claim of being a trusted aide to Prince Heng, but Lingxi removed a face mask, revealing his true identity and securing Bokai's trust. Lingxi then told Bokai he had heard about the General's arm being severed by Empress Tuoyue and offered a solution: a magical blue bat whose blood possessed regenerative powers could restore his limb. Bokai, eager to regain his arm, immediately agreed to Lingxi's condition, which was to be revealed later.
Lingxi played a melodic tune on his flute, drawing Ye Yuanan out of hiding, where she was promptly captured by General Bokai's soldiers. Lingxi then delivered the captured Ye Yuanan. After Bokai drank her blood, he was astonished as his severed arm miraculously regenerated, appearing even more flexible than before. Elated by his restored limb, Bokai was reminded by Lingxi of his promise: to share this "magical creature" with all the wounded soldiers.
Lingxi explained to a caged Ye Yuanan that her blood's regenerative properties would heal all disabled soldiers, allowing them to recover just like Bokai. Ye Yuanan, horrified, asked why Lingxi hated her so much, to which he replied that his true aim was to torture her, thereby inflicting suffering worse than death on someone he truly despised. Mu Le, meanwhile, desperately searched for Ye Yuanan.
Zhenzhen, observing his fervent search, realized that while he had recovered his memories from the Tang Empire and of Ye Yuanan, he still had no recollection of his life before then. She reported to Empress Tuoyue that the "fake maid," Ye Yuanan, had been transformed into a monster and that Prince Ying was scandalously pursuing her.
Outraged by this behavior, Empress Tuoyue ordered Zhenzhen to have Prince Ying brought back to the palace at once, seeing his pursuit of a monster as an affront to his royal status. In his dreams, Mu Le repeatedly called out "Yuan'an" and "Nana," deeply distressing Empress Tuoyue. She reminded him of his noble status and an arranged marriage to a girl also named Nana, who had disappeared when he went to Tang.
Mu Le passionately defended his devotion to Ye Yuanan, explaining that while he was a respected prince in Suoluo, he had been a bullied servant in Tang, and Ye Yuanan was his savior. He emphasized their marriage and her tireless journey to find him, vowing not to disappoint her. Soon after, General Bokai arrived for an audience, much to Empress Tuoyue's surprise, as his severed arm had miraculously regrown.
Bokai proudly displayed his new arm, claiming to have discovered a "cure-all" that not only restored severed limbs but also granted youth and immortality. He expressed his desire to share this marvel with the Empress, Prince Ying, and all the kingdom's wounded soldiers, inviting them to a feast at the army camp.
Mu Le initially intended to decline the invitation, but Bokai then subtly revealed that he knew Mu Le was searching for someone, presenting an item that belonged to Ye Yuanan. Seeing this, Mu Le changed his mind and agreed to attend. The next day, both Prince Ying and Empress Tuoyue attended General Bokai's feast in the army camp. Bokai proudly announced to the assembled soldiers that his "magical method" could restore their disabled limbs and empower the healthy.
To the shock of Mu Le, Bokai then ordered the "magical creature" to be brought forth, revealing a terrified Ye Yuanan confined within a cage. Bokai recounted how her blood had restored his arm, hailing her as a divine gift to Suoluo. He declared his intention to slaughter her and distribute her blood among the soldiers as a feast to protect the kingdom. The soldiers erupted in cheers, demanding her death.
Mu Le, horrified, instantly rose and furiously forbade anyone from touching her. He fought against the surging soldiers who clamored for Ye Yuanan's blood, as they believed it would grant them regeneration and immortality. Ye Yuanan, from within the cage, told him she didn't need saving, but Mu Le vowed to protect her, attempting to open her cage. Lingxi, observing the chaos from a distance, undoubtedly found satisfaction in the unfolding drama.
General Bokai seized the opportunity to incite the wounded soldiers, arguing to Empress Tuoyue that Prince Ying was unfairly obstructing their chance at recovery for the sake of a mere monster. He then directly addressed the soldiers, denouncing Prince Ying as unworthy of his title for betraying his comrades for a creature. The crowd turned against Mu Le, chanting for the death of both the "blue bat" and Prince Ying.
Inside her cage, a tearful Ye Yuanan pleaded with Mu Le to surrender her, revealing that the entire setup was a trap designed to force his hand. She asserted that even without retrieving the Nine Divine Beads, his regained memory made her perilous journey worthwhile. Empress Tuoyue also urged Mu Le to relinquish the "monster," reminding him of his princely duties and warning that his defiance could spark a civil uprising, hinting at a past incident involving his brother.
Mu Le, however, adamantly refused, declaring he could not lose Ye Yuanan again, even as he tried to reason with the soldiers, appealing to their humanity against becoming "blood-sucking monsters." As the enraged soldiers closed in, Empress Tuoyue frantically urged Mu Le to surrender Ye Yuanan to save their own lives. Cornered, Mu Le had no choice but to activate the Nine Divine Beads.
General Bokai, witnessing the beads' power, lunged to seize them but was instantly consumed and killed by their immense force. The Divine Beads then unleashed a wave of healing energy, restoring all the injured soldiers' limbs and healing Ye Yuanan, returning her to her human form. Mu Le, overjoyed, quickly freed her. Later, in the palace, Empress Tuoyue gave Mu Le an ultimatum: kill the "witch" Ye Yuanan.
Mu Le defiantly refused, explaining that Ye Yuanan was his savior, not a witch, and his only wife, bound by marriage in both Tang and Suoluo. Empress Tuoyue dismissed their marriage, accusing him of breaking his own rules by using the Divine Beads for Ye Yuanan, thus disqualifying him from being Regent or controlling the beads, and demanded he hand them over. Mu Le, accepting his punishment for misusing the beads, declared that he wanted nothing else but Ye Yuanan, and willingly relinquished the Nine Divine Beads to his mother.
