Bloody Romance Episode 31 Recap
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Liu Guang instructed Chang An to go to the highest cave in Gui Hua City and kill someone imprisoned there. Upon reaching the cave, Chang An found an aged and frail woman, Cha Ru, who asked if he was there to free her or kill her. Cha Ru admitted death would be a relief but pleaded with Chang An not to let her die in the cave, recounting her nine years of rotting away there.
Moved by her plea, Chang An asked if she could walk and then helped her out. Liu Guang was conflicted when Chang An brought Cha Ru out, questioning why he didn't kill her in the cave. Cha Ru challenged Liu Guang, asking if she was afraid to look her in the eyes. Liu Guang admitted she thought Cha Ru was dead. Cha Ru stated she had treated Liu Guang well in the past.
Liu Guang acknowledged her kindness but criticized Cha Ru for the harm inflicted upon Cha Luo and Xing Feng. Cha Ru defended herself, claiming everything was Lan He's idea, as Lan He wanted them to compete and gave her the witchcraft. Liu Guang still condemned her actions as vicious. Just then, Cha Luo arrived, furious that Cha Ru had been released.
Cha Ru, knowing her end was near, expressed satisfaction at not dying in the cave, but regret at not seeing Cha Luo suffer before her own death. Chang An, unwilling to see Cha Ru tortured, swiftly killed her. Cha Luo was enraged, believing Liu Guang was attempting to usurp her.
Liu Guang quickly interceded, claiming she had sent Chang An to offer Cha Ru a quick release due to their past mentor-disciple bond, and that Chang An was unaware of Cha Ru's identity. Cha Luo scornfully recalled Cha Ru's past tortures and the poisoning of Xing Feng.
Xing Feng, however, stepped in to defend Liu Guang, reminding Cha Luo of Liu Guang's past loyalty and urging her to forgive Liu Guang's temporary lapse in judgment, attributing it to her compassion for her former mentor. Xing Feng then reassured Cha Luo that he had already prepared a rejuvenator powder to counter the King Witchcraft's backfire and would find another solution now that Cha Ru was dead.
Although Cha Luo didn't punish Liu Guang further, she felt a rift had formed between them, leading her to believe Liu Guang's loyalty was wavering and that she would eventually betray her. Liu Guang understood Cha Luo's vengeful nature and knew her defiance meant an inevitable retaliation. She felt resigned to her fate, stating that her death was predetermined and hoped it would be painless.
She mused on her deep connection to Gui Hua City, where she had lived since she was eleven and found love, and declared she would rather die there than leave. Chang An, unwilling to see her perish, proposed she challenge the city chief, reminding her of an old rule that allowed a supreme killer to do so, even with a shadow fighting on their behalf. Chang An then offered to be her shadow again.
Separately, Xing Feng probed Chang An about who leaked information of Cha Ru's survival to Liu Guang, surmising it was Ting Zhu House. He warned Chang An that Ting Zhu House's true motive was not only to create an open position for a supreme killer but also to ensure Chang An's death. Despite the warning, Chang An affirmed his commitment to challenge Cha Luo on Liu Guang's behalf.
Xing Feng then disclosed the challenge would take place tomorrow morning, requiring Liu Guang's presence with her umbrella. Xing Feng assured Chang An he would not activate the heart-biting worm in him and that their fight would be fair. Chang An thanked him.
Xing Feng then revealed his true intention to Chang An: that if Liu Guang were to reside in Ji Gu Pavilion, he would one day lead his team to support Wan Mei should she ever confront Cha Luo, believing it would lead Gui Hua City to a better future. Meanwhile, Wan Mei commented on the Prince's improved health and mood. He admitted years of heart disease had taught him the value of health.
Wan Mei noticed a new red line between his eyebrows and speculated if it was a self-inflicted poison to combat Yue Qingya. The Prince dismissed it as a minor scratch. Yue Ying then informed them that she had successfully lured Yue Qingya by destroying sacred objects at the Bloody Lotus Cult and leaving trails, confirming he would arrive tomorrow. After the Prince departed, Yue Ying confronted Wan Mei, expressing her animosity.
She revealed that the Prince had consumed the Foxfire toxin, and the red line meant he would die within three days. Angered by Wan Mei's seemingly indifferent reaction, Yue Ying tearfully disclosed that the pill Wan Mei consumed at the cemetery was Nine Lives, the world's only cure for the Prince's heart disease. She explained the Prince chose to suffer from the Foxfire toxin rather than take Wan Mei's heart, a testament to his profound affection.
Yue Ying further revealed that the Prince had sent Wan Mei to Fang Ge's residence for her safety and ordered Han Yue's death to protect Wan Mei from being hunted, questioning if Wan Mei still doubted the Prince's genuine feelings. Later, the Prince and Wan Mei visited a market for sour noodles.
Wan Mei recounted her childhood, mentioning her mother's fondness for the noodles and how her father would beat her if she didn't finish her food, subtly revealing her unloved past. The Prince perceived her emotional shift, realizing Yue Ying must have spoken to her.
He then explicitly asked if knowing he was dying for her had made her fall in love with him or compelled her to offer herself to save him, noting her gaze lacked the same intensity she held for Chang An. He told her not to pity him, saying his actions were for his own satisfaction. After the Prince left, Wan Mei experienced a sudden black-out. Yue Ying, finding Wan Mei's hairpin, became worried.
However, the Prince soon appeared, explaining to Yue Ying that Wan Mei's apparent disappearance was part of their elaborate plan to lure Yue Qingya out by feigning his weakness. Wan Mei, now conscious but paralyzed by Yue Qingya's soft bone powder, realized she was indeed bait. She asserted that the Prince would not yield for a woman. The Prince then confronted Yue Qingya. Yue Qingya proudly announced his success in luring the Prince with Wan Mei.
The Prince stated he was there to fulfill his promise to his mother to destroy the Bloody Lotus Cult, indicating their final battle was at hand. Yue Qingya provocatively suggested the Prince's ultimate ambition was to kill the Emperor and become ruler. The Prince then ordered Yue Ying to retreat. Yue Qingya threatened Wan Mei's life, demanding the Prince seal his own Yu Quan acupoint, claiming this was the ultimate sacrifice for love.
The Prince challenged Yue Qingya, questioning if he ever sacrificed for love. Yue Qingya defiantly admitted to sacrificing Lan He to secure his leadership in the Bloody Lotus Cult, stating it was the easiest path and that anyone unwilling to sacrifice for his ambition was unworthy of his love. The Prince, mirroring Yue Qingya's ruthlessness, unexpectedly stabbed Wan Mei, causing her to fall. A fierce battle ensued.
As the two fought, Wan Mei subtly opened her eyes and, adhering to their pre-arranged plan, unleashed the End of Skylight (Shen Yin Swordsmanship), gravely wounding Yue Qingya. Before succumbing, Yue Qingya, shocked, asked how Wan Mei knew the Thirteenth Form of Shen Yin Swordsmanship. Yue Ying rushed in, intending to take Yue Qingya's heart, as he had also consumed Nine Lives, believing it could save the Prince.
However, the Prince refused to live by Yue Qingya's mercy and personally delivered the fatal blow. As he collapsed from the Foxfire toxin's effects, Yue Qingya, in his final moments, realized the Prince was his son with Lan He and instructed Wan Mei to find the unchrysalized snake vine in Ding Shan Group to save the Prince's life.
