Dance of the Phoenix Episode 6 Recap
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Alerted by Lord Bi that the person in Feng Xiaowu's portrait had visited an alchemist in Border City, Jun Linyuan, Feng Xun, and Xuan Yi immediately suspected Old Man Ba. They quickly set out for his residence. Feng Wu, concerned for Old Man Ba's safety, followed them. Upon arrival, they found Old Man Ba held hostage by Yu Mingye, who was demanding to know Feng Xiaowu's whereabouts.
Yu Mingye was surprised to see Jun Linyuan and his team, and after a brief confrontation where he complained about being outnumbered, he escaped. Jun Linyuan ordered his men not to pursue, prioritizing the search for the Celestial Fruit. Feng Wu checked on Old Man Ba, confirming his safety. Jun Linyuan then presented Feng Xiaowu's portrait to Old Man Ba, who, realizing he couldn't easily fool Jun Linyuan, hesitantly concocted a tragic backstory.
He claimed Feng Xiaowu was a "poor girl" who, along with the Celestial Fruit, was captured by the Young Master from Darknight Court and his subordinate. Jun Linyuan, however, did not pursue this line of questioning, instead preparing to leave. Before departing, he subtly tapped Feng Wu's forehead three times. Feng Wu, after discreetly ensuring that Old Man Ba had safely hidden the Nine Transformation Spirit Restoration Pill, followed the group back to the Feng family's old house.
On their way, Feng Wu complimented Old Man Ba's storytelling, but he warned her about the powerful cultivators she had now attracted. Meanwhile, Zuo Qingluan and Mu Yao had completed their task of subduing the Hundred Poison Beast and arrived in Border City. Zuo Qingluan learned that Jun Linyuan had not yet made progress in his search for the Celestial Fruit. Instead of immediately revealing herself, she arranged to meet with Feng Liu.
Feng Liu, who harbored her own feelings for Jun Linyuan, was trying to locate the Phoenix Sword, believing it would solidify her position to become Jun Linyuan's wife. When Feng Liu met Zuo Qingluan, she expressed surprise at Zuo Qingluan's sudden appearance in Border City, thinking she was in Jingzhou handling the demonic beast. Feng Liu tried to curry favor, mentioning Jun Linyuan was staying at her house.
Zuo Qingluan subtly dismissed her, implying Jun Linyuan wouldn't care for her, before instructing Feng Liu to "take good care of His Highness Jun" while Zuo Qingluan remained discreet. Feng Liu, flattered, promised to closely monitor Jun Linyuan's activities. Zuo Qingluan confided in Mu Yao that her true intention was to use Feng Liu to create discord and prevent Feng Wu and Jun Linyuan from getting back together, planning to intervene herself when Jun Linyuan was in need of assistance.
Back at the Feng family's old house, Jun Linyuan was once again overcome by agonizing chest pain due to the Loveless Insect Venom. Feng Wu, using her silver needle acupuncture technique, began to clear his meridians. Feng Xun, initially skeptical, was assured by Feng Wu's maid that her medical skills were renowned and beneficial for cultivation. While preparing medicine with a stone pestle, Feng Wu inquired about the peculiar energy she detected within Jun Linyuan.
Feng Xun explained it was the Loveless Insect Venom she had tricked him into taking years ago, which caused severe chest pain and forced him to speak contrary to his true feelings when it flared up.
This revelation prompted Feng Wu to recall Jun Linyuan's seemingly dismissive words when she was in peril in the Frozen Forest, leading her to consider that his harsh words were actually a manifestation of the venom, and he had indeed been concerned for her safety. When Feng Xun requested acupuncture for himself, Feng Wu light-heartedly told him he merely talked too much and suffered from a minor Qi deficiency, easily remedied.
Regarding Jun Linyuan, she jokingly diagnosed him with "kidney deficiency" and advised him to "drink more water." After the treatment, Feng Wu retired to her room only to discover Yu Mingye had followed her. He failed to recognize her, becoming agitated when she offhandedly referred to Feng Xiaowu as an "ugly girl."
Yu Mingye ardently defended Feng Xiaowu, describing her as a beautiful, kind, brave, and selfless "Little Fairy" who had once saved his life, emphasizing the vast difference between her and Feng Wu. Feng Wu, realizing she must have inadvertently "brainwashed" him during their previous encounter in the Frozen Forest, decided to manipulate him further. She falsely claimed that Jun Linyuan had captured Feng Xiaowu and was subjecting her to harsh interrogation to uncover the whereabouts of the Celestial Fruit.
Feng Wu cunningly advised Yu Mingye to follow Jun Linyuan, assuring him it would lead him to Feng Xiaowu's location. Believing her story, Yu Mingye promptly departed through the window. Feng Wu, relieved by his departure, mused that Jun Linyuan's presence always brought trouble. Feng Wu, dwelling on Jun Linyuan's three taps on her forehead, mistakenly interpreted them as an invitation for a midnight meeting. She waited through the night but he never appeared.
The next morning, Jun Linyuan took Feng Wu out into the city. Throughout their outing, he subtly probed her, trying to ascertain if she was indeed Feng Xiaowu. He questioned her about the details of Old Man Ba's fabricated story and her cooking abilities, particularly regarding grilled fish, raising his suspicions about her connection to Darknight Court. He also mentioned that Feng Xun and Xuan Yi were currently occupied with "other tasks."
Jun Linyuan even flirted with her by presenting her with some food and asking if it compared to her grilled fish, to which she denied knowing how to grill fish. Unbeknownst to Feng Wu, Yu Mingye had been covertly trailing them.
Jun Linyuan, fully aware of Yu Mingye's presence, intentionally declared to Feng Wu that Feng Xun and Xuan Yi were on a separate mission and that he would later meet them at Lord Bi's residence, implicitly suggesting their own residence would be vacant. Yu Mingye, falling for the ruse, covertly infiltrated the Feng family's old house, intending to rescue Feng Xiaowu.
However, he walked straight into a trap, as Feng Xun and Xuan Yi were lying in wait, prepared to ambush him. Meanwhile, Jun Linyuan and Feng Wu returned. Just outside the mansion, Feng Liu, who had been informed by a maid that Jun Linyuan and Feng Wu had been out together all morning, confronted Feng Wu in a fit of jealous rage. She accused Feng Wu of seducing Jun Linyuan and bringing shame to the Feng family.
Brandishing a dagger, Feng Liu aggressively threatened to disfigure Feng Wu's face and gouge out her eyes. Feng Wu's maid tried to intervene but Feng Liu threatened to harm her instead. Inside the inner courtyard, Jun Linyuan, Feng Xun, and Xuan Yi were engaged in a fierce battle with Yu Mingye, unaware of Feng Wu's perilous situation outside. Yu Mingye, feeling outnumbered, challenged Jun Linyuan to a one-on-one duel.
Jun Linyuan accepted, but on the condition that if Yu Mingye lost, he would have to disclose the identity of the person he had placed as a spy among Jun Linyuan's associates. Jun Linyuan suspected he had an insider leaking his movements, as members of Darknight Court had been consistently tracking them since they entered Border City.
