Bloody Romance Episode 32 Recap
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Following the established rules of Gui Hua City, Chang An, representing the supreme killer Liu Guang, formally challenged Cha Luo for the chief position. Cha Luo publicly declared the terms of the duel: if Chang An won, she and Liu Guang would exchange their positions; if he lost, Liu Guang would face a brutal fate, involving a broken sword, a heart dug out, and her umbrella inverted.
Liu Guang, when asked if she had decided, declared, "I will never regret it." Cha Luo then appointed Xing Feng to fight Chang An on her behalf, declaring the contest a life-and-death struggle witnessed by all present. The battle was fierce, with both men displaying impressive skill, but Chang An ultimately gained the upper hand and won. Upon Xing Feng's defeat, who then humbly sought punishment, Liu Guang knelt before Cha Luo.
She pleaded for mercy, stating that despite Chang An's victory, she had no intention of usurping Cha Luo's authority. Liu Guang admitted to past mistakes and, knowing her life was at risk, had only sought this challenge as a desperate plea for survival. She offered to abandon her title as a supreme killer and spend the rest of her days confined to Ji Gu Pavilion, making rouge. Others present suggested Cha Luo accept Liu Guang's plea.
However, Cha Luo refused to yield. She demanded to inspect Chang An's sword, then ordered Er'yue to test it, implying it was tainted. Er'yue soon reported intense abdominal pain and an inability to use her inner strength, which Cha Luo used as proof against Liu Guang. Liu Guang vehemently denied the accusation, pointing out that such a poison was unheard of in Gui Hua City and questioning why Xing Feng would not have noticed it during their fight.
Cha Luo dismissed her defense as mere quibbling, stating Xing Feng's focus on the match made him vulnerable. Liu Guang, in a final desperate appeal, reminded Cha Luo of their long-standing bond since she was thirteen, and their shared trials. Cha Luo, cold and unyielding, declared that a betrayer would always betray again and she must "nip it in the bud."
Filled with grief and indignation, Liu Guang attempted to sneak attack Cha Luo, but Cha Luo was prepared and had already planted a 'gu' worm in Liu Guang's body, intending to use her as a vessel for cultivating 'gu' worms. Cha Luo then commanded Xing Feng to take Liu Guang to a cave. As Liu Guang writhed in agony, Xing Feng, unable to bear her suffering, delivered a swift, fatal blow to end her torment.
He then reported to Cha Luo that Liu Guang had been executed. Cha Luo, furious that Xing Feng had acted without her direct command, questioned if he had forgotten her rule about betrayal, implying his own loyalty was now in question. Xing Feng, reaffirming his unwavering loyalty as her shadow, insisted he would never betray her. Enraged by his defiance and actions, Cha Luo ordered Chang An to be immediately sent to the Torture Room.
She further decreed that Liu Guang's corpse be left exposed for a full day, and Xing Feng be punished to kneel beside it, forbidden to leave. With her last dying breath, Liu Guang desperately pleaded with Xing Feng to spare Chang An. Meanwhile, Yue Ying and Wan Mei diligently cared for the gravely injured Gongzi. Wan Mei reflected on her own difficult life, concluding that her past miseries paled in comparison to Gongzi's profound suffering.
She confided in Yue Ying about Gongzi's intricate plan to lure and eliminate Yue Qingya, which involved Wan Mei feigning death after consuming a protective antidote. Yue Ying expressed her unease with the dangerous scheme. Wan Mei then elaborated on the depth of Gongzi's sacrifices for her, acknowledging his enduring pain.
Yue Ying, observing Gongzi's unconscious state, confessed that despite her decade of devoted service to him, she knew that upon waking, Wan Mei was the one he truly wished to see. When Gongzi regained consciousness, Wan Mei excitedly informed him that she knew where to find the snake vine, which could save his life. She observed that the red line between his eyebrows, a sign of his diminishing vitality, had faded considerably.
Gongzi confirmed that if the line vanished entirely, it would mean his life force was completely depleted by the foxfire toxin. He questioned Wan Mei about her search for the snake vine. She explained it was the rare Ding Shan Group's snake vine, rumored to possess life-saving properties, and pointed to a totem where it was engraved. Gongzi recognized the totem as a symbol of the Bloody Lotus Cult, representing "forever unforgivable" as taught by his mother.
He adamantly refused to accept anything associated with Yue Qingya. Wan Mei acknowledged his resentment but urged him not to give up, reminding him of his unfinished promises to Chief Lan He. Gongzi then confessed his deepest feelings, revealing that after nearly a decade of blindness, when his sight was finally restored, Wan Mei was the very first person he saw.
He described her appearance in the pouring rain, soaked, with a red nose but bright eyes, admitting that from that moment, he had fallen for her. He expressed that his life had been hard, but having acted waywardly for her once was enough, implying he was ready to succumb. Wan Mei passionately refused to accept his resignation, declaring that she would never let him die and would fight for his life.
Later, Yue Ying joined Wan Mei, confirming Gongzi's stable condition. Wan Mei showed Yue Ying the totem, explaining that a drop of her blood had caused it to react and change. Yue Ying identified the intricate patterns on the totem as dead snake vines, explaining they required human blood to be revived. Recognizing this as their sole remaining hope, both Wan Mei and Yue Ying cut their hands, allowing their blood to drip onto the ancient totem.
As they carried out the ritual, Yue Ying lamented Gongzi's ceaseless suffering, recalling his own words about his long, arduous life. She admitted her past perception of him as mighty yet heartless, but now understood that everyone, regardless of their position, carried their own burdens, and that true heartlessness was rare. Wan Mei agreed, acknowledging Gongzi's sincerity towards her. With renewed determination, Yue Ying, still hesitant to cause Gongzi further pain, asked Wan Mei to guide her in the process.
Cha Luo confronted Xing Feng, who was still kneeling by Liu Guang's exposed body, holding an umbrella over her. She feigned concern for his well-being, but he seized the opportunity to beg her to rescind the order for Liu Guang's exposure and allow her body to be submerged in the Death Pond, arguing that Gui Hua City was Liu Guang's home. Cha Luo became enraged, accusing him of defending Liu Guang despite the exceptional kindness she had shown him.
She further accused him of deliberately losing to Chang An in the duel and failing to activate the heart-biting worm in Chang An's body as instructed. Xing Feng denied intentionally losing, asserting the fight was fair and Chang An's tenacity had simply prevailed. He questioned why Cha Luo could not simply let Liu Guang survive, to which Cha Luo retorted that Liu Guang's desire for survival had led her to publicly defy the City Lord.
Xing Feng reminded Cha Luo that her decisions were unchangeable, mirroring his unwavering resolve to endure his punishment of kneeling all day. Furious, Cha Luo knocked over Xing Feng's umbrella and left. Later, Xing Feng secretly released Chang An from the torture room, instructing him to take his sword and leave. Chang An, surprised, asked if Cha Luo had relented. Xing Feng stated that Cha Luo's decisions never changed, but he appreciated Chang An's actions on behalf of Liu Guang.
Chang An observed that Cha Luo seemed to be losing her mind and questioned Xing Feng's continued loyalty, accusing him of aiding the oppressor. Xing Feng reaffirmed his role as Cha Luo's shadow, bound to be wherever she was, and advised Chang An to leave Gui Hua City.
Before departing, Xing Feng warned Chang An that a future battle between Wan Mei and Cha Luo was inevitable, and that Wan Mei would not prevail, urging Chang An to persuade Wan Mei to abandon her unrealistic ambitions. Chang An disagreed, stating it was too early to conclude the outcome, but promised that if Xing Feng remained loyal to his mistress, he would find a way to save him at a critical juncture.
Cha Luo quickly learned of Chang An's release from a subordinate and immediately confronted Xing Feng. Xing Feng, rather than denying it, explained that killing Chang An would undoubtedly provoke Wan Mei into a full-scale war against Cha Luo's Chui Xing Tower. He warned that such a conflict would result in devastating losses for both sides, especially given the growing influence of Ting Zhu House following Preceptor Yue's death. Cha Luo accused him of fearing Wan Mei or contemplating betrayal.
Xing Feng vehemently denied any disloyalty, reaffirming his role as her unwavering shadow and offering his own life as proof. Cha Luo, knowing she could never truly kill him, softened. Xing Feng embraced her and then confessed his true, selfish reason for releasing Chang An: he saw a reflection of his own younger self in him. Cha Luo revealed her fear that Liu Guang would eventually side with Wan Mei after the events surrounding Gui Hua City's siege.
Xing Feng reassured her of his steadfast loyalty, reminding her of their past triumphs and asserting they would overcome current challenges. He then proposed a new strategy: seeking allegiance with King Jin, the true original backer of Gui Hua City, who had bestowed power upon Lan He years ago, rather than relying on the Prince. Later that night, Cha Luo secretly journeyed to the King's palace.
She introduced herself as Cha Luo, the Chief of Gui Hua City, explaining that the organization, founded by Emperor Wu, had historically served only the royal family, not specific princes. She declared her unwavering allegiance and willingness to serve the King directly, distancing herself from Prince Ning.
