Resumen del episodio 17 de Fate Chooses You
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Xin Mei and her junior sister, Sheng, continued their journey toward North Xiang, determined to uncover the truth behind Xin Mei's erased memories. While resting, Sheng presented a map of North Xiang. She outlined three possible routes: the long official southern road through mountain cliffs, a short but difficult northern path of sandy tracks, or a western route that utilized half of the official road for better speed. They decided to head west.
As they traveled, Sheng argued that Lu Qianqiao was a villain who had manipulated and abandoned Xin Mei. However, Xin Mei theorized a different story. Recalling her "husband-killing" destiny, she suspected she had intentionally sought out a death-row prisoner—Lu Qianqiao—to marry and break her curse. She believed that after discovering his noble character, she had stayed to help him.
Despite his immense power and the fact that he had saved her multiple times, she remained confused as to why he would erase her memories. At the Qinghong Sect headquarters, Cult Master Futian summoned his Dharma Kings to discuss the destruction of the Bishui Branch and the death of Hehuabu. Zuo Yingying, the Xunmu Vajra, attended despite her lower rank, drawing insults from Dharma Kings Wenyin and Niankong, who mocked her for relying on charm rather than strength.
During the meeting, Zuo Yingying revealed that the cultivator responsible for Mr. Gui’s death was protected by a powerful master—Lu Qianqiao—who had easily repelled the elite immortal sects. Futian ordered Wenyin to the Bishui Branch for vengeance but privately commanded Zuo Yingying to accompany him to prevent any reckless blunders. Meanwhile, Lu Qianqiao traveled toward North Xiang hidden inside a heavy coffin to remain undetected. He was accompanied by Meishan Jun (the Lord of Rust-Sword) and a group of laborers.
The grueling desert heat led Meishan Jun to daydream about the pork trotters at the Zuixian Restaurant. Their trek was interrupted by the sound of approaching horsemen. Fearing bandits, the laborers scattered, leaving their employers behind. Jiang Ji, pursuing her own mission, intercepted the fleeing employer to confirm the group’s location. Elsewhere, Xin Mei and Sheng encountered a trio of swindlers: Tai Shiqian, a fortune teller, and his accomplices Zhu Dajian and Shi Wen.
While Sheng was away fetching water, Tai Shiqian used Confusion Powder to daze Xin Mei and steal her silver. However, he only took two taels, leaving the rest of the bag untouched. When Xin Mei recovered and tracked them down, she reclaimed her money but spared their lives, noting Tai's small spark of conscience.
Tai Shiqian, persistent as ever, claimed they were destined to travel together, noting that Xin Mei’s fortune was tied to a man whose name was connected to "arbor trees." Lu Qianqiao’s group eventually reached a roadside inn to tend to one of the laborers, Lv, who had been stung by a scorpion. Lu stabilized the man’s meridians but warned that only Dragon Subduing Grass, found in the deep shadows of desert cliffs, could save him.
By chance, Wenyin and Zuo Yingying arrived at the same inn, demanding the superior rooms. To avoid a confrontation that might expose his identity, Lu Qianqiao agreed to switch to the first floor. The swindlers also arrived at the inn, pennilessly trying to attach themselves to Xin Mei and Sheng, suggesting they all head to Phoenix City, the hub of North Xiang.
The situation grew tense as Bai Zongying and the Tianyuan Sect disciples arrived in the region, hunting members of the Wushuang Society. They viewed the group as demonic "soul-stealers" who led commoners astray. Desperate to escape, the three swindlers begged Xin Mei and Sheng to let them board their boat. Once safe, the trio admitted they had "borrowed" a sacred book from Lingji Mountain, though Xin Mei correctly identified it as theft.
As they ventured further, they came across a massive, derelict ship resting in the desert sand. Tai Shiqian explained that this was a "Flying Tower Ship" from an ancient era, built with thousand-year teak. He spoke of a time when human artisans possessed miraculous skills, creating automatons and spatial bags before such wonders were claimed by immortals. He attributed these feats to Goddess Wushuang, a legendary artisan who had ascended to godhood.
Far away in the Soul Lantern Hall of the Qianyan Cavern, a powerful figure emerged from a long period of seclusion. Despite his advanced age, the father of Mr. Gui appeared as a young man, exuding an aura of immense power. As his children knelt to welcome him back, he was coldly informed that Mr. Gui was dead.
