Duel on Mount Hua: Nine Yin True Sutra Episode 3 Recap
> Duel on Mount Hua: Nine Yin True Sutra Recap
A group of disciples, including Mei Chaofeng, journeyed toward Liubo Island, a strange and barren volcanic island known for its lava eruptions and lack of life. They knew of the island's remote nature and the low profile of its master, Xue Qingyi. As they approached, Second Senior Brother Chen Xuanfeng cautioned the others that someone had been trailing them since they landed, urging vigilance.
Upon meeting Xue Qingyi, the disciples explained their purpose: to acquire a Tinder Flower for their Master, Huang Yaoshi. Xue Qingyi, clad in black and constantly fanning himself, expressed his admiration for Huang Yaoshi and readily agreed to provide the flower. However, he stated that the flower was not yet in bloom and that its medicinal juice, contained within its core, was only effective if extracted at the moment of blooming. He invited them to stay for a few days.
While a young servant was pouring them drinks, he nearly spilled the pot. As Mei Chaofeng steadied his arm to help, she noticed raw, red skin on his arm—a clear sign of abuse that immediately sparked her suspicion about Xue Qingyi's seemingly hospitable demeanor. Mei Chaofeng's doubts grew. She refused to eat the meal offered that evening and cautioned her senior brothers to be wary.
Although hungry, First Senior Brother Lingfeng, Third Senior Brother Chengfeng, and Fourth Senior Brother Mianfeng agreed to eat in turns to ensure someone remained alert. Chen Xuanfeng, sharing Mei Chaofeng's wariness, did not eat. As Mei Chaofeng had feared, Lingfeng, Chengfeng, and Mianfeng soon fell unconscious. Xue Qingyi then revealed his true colors, boasting of his title as the "Unorthodox Herbalist."
He explained that he hadn't poisoned the food directly; instead, the combination of the meal and the fragrance of the "Devil's Vine" created a potent hypnotic drug. He intended to turn the powerful martial artists into drug testers for his "Seven Emotions Powder," a toxic concoction designed to control the minds of even the greatest masters. Unaffected, Mei Chaofeng and Chen Xuanfeng were discussing a rescue plan when they were startled by the young servant, Feng Mofeng, being chased.
They intervened, saving him from his tormentors. Feng Mofeng revealed that his entire family had been enslaved by Xue Qingyi and forced to be drug testers, all perishing in the process. He confirmed that their senior brothers had been taken to Xue Qingyi's poison lab, a heavily guarded area with numerous traps, accessible only to Xue Qingyi and his two main guards.
Mei Chaofeng deduced they needed a diversion, suggesting an attack on Xue Qingyi's most prized possession: the alchemy chamber, where he stored his invaluable herbs and formulas. Using sulfur, saltpeter, and charcoal found on the island, Chen Xuanfeng concocted an explosive and detonated it, blowing up the alchemy chamber.
The explosion drew Xue Qingyi and his men away, allowing Mei Chaofeng to knock out the remaining guards while Chen Xuanfeng found the entrance to the lab and located Lingfeng, Chengfeng, and Mianfeng submerged in large vats. Mei Chaofeng and Chen Xuanfeng quickly rescued their unconscious brothers. Once awake, Lingfeng, Chengfeng, and Mianfeng expressed deep regret for not trusting Mei Chaofeng's warnings and thanked her for her foresight and bravery.
Together, they resolved to acquire the Tinder Flower and eliminate Xue Qingyi. Xue Qingyi reappeared, having used a newly developed poison on his own disciples to enhance their combat abilities and make them fearless, obeying his whistle commands. Prompted by Chen Xuanfeng, Mianfeng used sleeve arrows to fight them off, and Xue Qingyi eventually fled. They rushed to where the Tinder Flower was kept, secured behind a formidable black iron door crafted by Feng Mofeng's grandfather, Feng Asan.
Xue Qingyi mockingly claimed it was impenetrable. However, Feng Mofeng revealed he possessed a duplicate key, secretly given to him by his grandfather, who had anticipated Xue Qingyi's treachery. As Feng Mofeng unlocked the door, the ground rumbled, signaling the eruption of underground magma—a phenomenon Xue Qingyi had explained was necessary for the Tinder Flower to bloom once every nineteen years. Amidst the chaos of the erupting volcano, Mei Chaofeng bravely retrieved the precious juice from the blooming Tinder Flower.
Holding the flower, Feng Mofeng looked up, vowing he had avenged his family. The group then quickly fled the perilous island. Back on Taohua Island, Huang Yaoshi initially intended to punish his disciples for their unauthorized departure. However, Lingfeng and the others stepped forward, taking full responsibility. They unanimously praised Mei Chaofeng, acknowledging her acute judgment and courage, without which they would have perished.
Their confession was interrupted by a servant announcing that Huang Yaoshi's wife had fully recovered after taking the antidote. Overwhelmed with joy, Huang Yaoshi not only forgave his disciples but also accepted Feng Mofeng as his new disciple, allowing him to retain his name. Later that night, during a thunderstorm, Chen Xuanfeng went to check on Feng Mofeng. Hearing the boy cry out in fear, Mei Chaofeng, who was in the adjacent room, came to comfort him.
At his request, she sang a lullaby, just as his elder sister used to do. Chen Xuanfeng, listening from outside, was moved, realizing the kindness beneath Mei Chaofeng's guarded exterior. The following day, the disciples celebrated their safe return and their master's wife's recovery. Huang Yaoshi's wife personally thanked Mei Chaofeng, explaining how the Tinder Flower aided her recovery.
She reassured Mei Chaofeng that her past was behind her and that Taohua Island was now her home, encouraging her to embrace happiness. The senior brothers also expressed their profound gratitude to Mei Chaofeng and thanked Feng Mofeng for his help. Feng Mofeng, now part of this new family, was warmly welcomed, embarking on a new chapter of his life on Taohua Island.
