Good And Evil Episode 5 Recap
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Han Sheng learned from Chun Yao that Bai Shan had stolen her and Liu Yunsu's destiny scrolls from the Hundred Spirits Lake to gather human life and resurrect Liu Yunsu. Chun Yao explained that Liu Yunsu's death, which occurred while protecting Bai Shan when the barrier between the human and spirit worlds was open, prompted him to create the annual Hundred Spirits Night Walk, so spirits wouldn't be confined for too long.
Han Sheng challenged Chun Yao, accusing him of being heartless and questioning the fairness of rules that led to Liu Yunsu's death, arguing that the so-called rules of Heaven shouldn't separate lovers. Chun Yao, in turn, scoffed at Han Sheng, a "wedding evader," speaking of love, and then revealed that he had forgotten his past, stating that even if the person he once loved stood before him, he wouldn't recognize her, and perhaps she wouldn't recognize him either.
Han Sheng, feeling a pang of pity, reassured him that true lovers would always find each other. Taking advantage of her softened state, Chun Yao subtly reapplied a spirit-binding bracelet to Han Sheng’s wrist, explaining that it would take days for his current spirit-binding bracelet to wear off, then mockingly thanked her for enduring the mosquitoes with him. Han Sheng was furious at his trickery.
As Chun Yao was still injured, Han Sheng reluctantly pushed him on a cart through the town. Passersby stared and commented on Chun Yao's imposing yet seemingly sickly appearance, speculating he was disabled or dying. Embarrassed by the whispers, Chun Yao asked Han Sheng to cover him with a mat. This only made the villagers more fearful, as they now believed he was suffering from a contagious, possibly fatal, illness and scattered in alarm.
Chun Yao then, using his magic, compelled Han Sheng to fetch him tea and massage his legs, despite her protests. Han Sheng asked how long he intended to keep her captive. Chun Yao promised to release her once Bai Shan was apprehended, adding that her destiny scroll’s connection to his magic was why he was suffering. Han Sheng, however, pleaded for Bai Shan, suggesting Chun Yao turn a blind eye to her actions given her tragic loss.
Chun Yao remained resolute, reiterating that it was his duty to control spirits and Bai Shan, being from the Hundred Spirits Lake, could not be allowed to remain in the human world. When Han Sheng pointed out he hadn't shown such concern for other spirits lingering among humans, Chun Yao dismissed her to go eat. Meanwhile, Bu Fan followed Bai Shan's aura to a residence.
He confronted her, expressing sympathy for her loss but warning her that continuing to take human lives was intolerable, even for Liu Yunsu. Bai Shan flirtatiously asked if he would kill her and if he wouldn't miss her. Just then, Lady Yu, the resident, emerged, looking beautiful and asking Bai Shan if her appearance had improved.
Lady Yu tearfully begged Bu Fan not to interfere, explaining that Bai Shan was a celestial fairy sent to fulfill her dying wish to look beautiful for her husband, who was expected home soon. Lady Yu revealed she was critically ill and merely wanted to leave her husband with a lasting image of her beauty. Bu Fan was surprised to learn of Lady Yu's condition, noting Bai Shan's unexpected kindness. Using her illusionary powers, Bai Shan conjured Lady Yu's husband.
They shared a poignant farewell, with Lady Yu finding peace in seeing him one last time before she passed away. Bu Fan questioned Bai Shan why she offered false hope. Bai Shan responded that an unrequited love, or living without hope, was far more painful than death, and that infatuated individuals find no regrets in even fleeting, illusory dreams. As she spoke, Bai Shan coughed up blood, her meridians damaged and primordial spirit fading.
Bu Fan offered to heal her, but she refused and fled, with Bu Fan giving chase, concerned for her rapidly deteriorating condition. Later, Kong Lan reported to Chun Yao that resurrection spells were a form of demonic magic, notoriously dangerous and almost always ending in failure, often with a severe backlash that could reduce the caster to ashes. He suspected Bai Shan had learned such a forbidden art from the demon world.
Chun Yao confirmed he had indeed sensed a demonic aura during their last encounter. He learned that three days later, at noon, would be a rare and potent time for ghosts, which Bai Shan would undoubtedly use for her resurrection ritual.
Chun Yao declared his intent to capture Bai Shan before she could complete the ritual and return her destiny scroll to the Pavilion of Destinies at the Hundred Spirits Lake, even if she was reduced to merely a wisp of spirit. Han Sheng, returning from dinner, overheard Chun Yao’s plan through the closed door. Moved by Bai Shan's unwavering devotion and feeling that "infatuated people should have a good ending," she resolved to help the "affectionate spirit."
Bai Shan, trapped in a powerful illusion, saw Liu Yunsu. He revealed he was merely an illusion and had learned the truth by playing the "guqin" she had crafted from his destiny scroll. He urged her to stop sacrificing for him and to live a happy life without him. As Liu Yunsu faded away, Bai Shan, in deep despair, plunged further into her hallucination, surrounded by grotesque figures of the lives she had taken.
Bu Fan, having followed her, broke through the illusion, causing one of his clear-hearted bells to shatter. He warned her that her mind was breaking, and she risked losing control of her illusions and dying. Bai Shan admitted her body was already failing, and since death was inevitable, she wanted to make one final attempt at resurrection. Bu Fan realized she was being consumed by evil.
He offered her a chance at survival: if she would abandon her quest to revive Liu Yunsu, he would seek his master for the legendary Heart-cleansing Dewdrop, a powerful remedy capable of healing souls, cleansing the mind, and expelling evil. Bai Shan, skeptical but desperate, agreed to trust him. Feeling despondent over Bai Shan's plight, Han Sheng found Bu Fan by the river. Learning he intended to seek the Heart-cleansing Dewdrop from his master, she offered to accompany him.
She suggested they claim Bu Fan had accidentally injured her and needed the Dewdrop to save her life, reassuring him that helping others with their "inner devil" was also a righteous act. At Langa Garden, Bu Fan's master initially refused, claiming he was a master of the mind, not a doctor. He also noted that Han Sheng appeared perfectly healthy. Bu Fan confessed his deception, admitting he needed the Dewdrop for someone else.
The master, using the metaphor of moths flying into a flame, warned Bu Fan against his deep obsession. Bu Fan argued that he sought his own answer within that "fire," choosing to "destroy in clarity" rather than "live in innocence." Impressed by Bu Fan's unwavering commitment to his convictions, the master finally relented and gave him the precious Dewdrop, cautioning him that if he could preserve his last clear-hearted bell, he could return.
As Bu Fan and Han Sheng hurried back, Han Sheng's spirit-binding bracelet began to hum, signaling Chun Yao's approach. Realizing Chun Yao was coming to stop Bai Shan, Han Sheng urged Bu Fan to rush ahead and deliver the Heart-cleansing Dewdrop to Bai Shan while she stayed behind to intercept Chun Yao. Bu Fan hesitated, worried for her safety, but Han Sheng insisted she would be fine and reminded him of Bai Shan's promise not to harm others.
When Chun Yao appeared, he questioned Bu Fan's whereabouts and mockingly asked Han Sheng if she missed him. Han Sheng, in turn, challenged Chun Yao, asserting that her destiny scroll was linked to his power, and if he harmed Bai Shan, she would make him suffer too. Bu Fan arrived at Bai Shan's hideout to find her gravely weak.
He offered her the Heart-cleansing Dewdrop, instructing her to drink it to sever the blood spell of resurrection, restore her spirit, and return the stolen human lives. Bai Shan, asking his name, thanked him, promising to repay his kindness in a future life if fate allowed. With a final determined look, she quickly drank the entire Dewdrop, having intended to use its power to ensure the success of Liu Yunsu's resurrection. Bu Fan watched in horror, realizing her deception and shouting, "What do you want to do?"
