Resumen del episodio 15 de Who Rules The World
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Xiu Jiurong and Bai Langhua plummeted into a deep valley but landed safely on a pile of straw, emerging unharmed. They heard a noise and were overjoyed to discover Bai Jiande, who was Bai Langhua’s father and Xiu Jiurong’s master. Bai Jiande explained that those who failed Old Taiyin's trials were led there because Old Taiyin wished to keep the trial's true nature a secret, temporarily trapping them until someone successfully passed the test.
He expressed hope that Bai Fengxi might succeed, as she had not yet been defeated. Meanwhile, in Yongzhou, Feng Chang was consumed by sorrow and sought solace in wine. He felt unloved by his father, used by his mother to manipulate his younger brother Feng Lanxi, and betrayed by even Feng Lanxi, whom he held dearest. Despite his personal anguish, he did not wish for his troubles to distract Feng Lanxi from his own endeavors.
Feng Lanxi arrived, offering to intervene with their father to annul Feng Chang’s betrothal to Qi Cheng if he truly opposed it. However, Feng Chang was skeptical, believing he was merely a pawn in Feng Lanxi's ongoing power struggle with Baili, and that Feng Lanxi only sought another victory against her. Feng Chang then subtly tested Feng Lanxi, discovering his formidable martial arts and even greater cunning.
Though Feng Lanxi asserted he had never plotted against his brother, Feng Chang's trust was broken, and he dismissed Feng Lanxi, telling him not to meddle in the matter of Qi Cheng. Feng Lanxi was left to regret the burden placed upon Feng Chang, contemplating the loneliness of his chosen path as his thoughts drifted to Bai Fengxi, wondering about her safety on Mount Wu.
News arrived from Chuanyun that warhorses were being sold for ten silver leaves each, a clear indication that Wang Minghai was spending heavily to disrupt Feng Lanxi’s efforts to acquire horses. Feng Lanxi realized he couldn't simply outbid them, as such a large expenditure would expose his hidden identity to his father. He decided to send a letter to Chuanyun with further instructions.
Following his orders, Chuanyun and Ren Chuanyu successfully procured a thousand warhorses from the Eastern Frontier for four silver leaves each, arranging for House of Jade personnel to transport them back to the capital. Feng Lanxi then reported the successful acquisition of the thousand warhorses to his father, the Yong King, stating they had arrived in the capital and were ready for inspection by the Ministry of War.
Moments later, Vice Minister of War Wang Minghai appeared, accusing Feng Lanxi of purchasing the very military horses that had been illegally trafficked, leading to their current shortage. The Yong King was angered by this revelation, but Feng Lanxi remained composed. Wang Minghai, eager to incriminate Feng Lanxi, insisted the King accompany him to the Ministry of War to verify the horses. However, upon inspection, it was revealed that Feng Lanxi’s newly acquired horses were not the trafficked military stock.
These horses were, in fact, a gift from Ma Mengqi, head of the Ma family, in gratitude for Feng Lanxi's previous assistance in averting disaster for the Soultaker Sect. Feng Lanxi then turned the tables, accusing Wang Minghai of false slander and exposing his embezzlement of funds meant for horse procurement, which caused the shortage. He further implicated Wang Minghai in attempting to harm innocent parties to cover up his crimes.
Presenting irrefutable evidence, Feng Lanxi witnessed the Yong King's fury, leading to Wang Minghai's immediate arrest and imprisonment in the dungeon. Inside the dungeon, Prince Ju discreetly instructed Li Jiaxian to arrange for Wang Minghai’s assassination. Soon after, news spread that Wang Minghai had committed suicide. Minister Wang, however, knew his brother was too fond of money and life to take his own life.
He suspected Baili was behind the murder, fearing Wang Minghai might expose Prince Ju to save himself. Minister Wang silently vowed to avenge his brother. Meanwhile, Ren Chuanyu, acting under Feng Lanxi’s orders and carrying his official waist token, visited Marquis Xun'an at the Yongzhou army camp to "return" military horses.
Marquis Xun'an, realizing Feng Lanxi was offering him a thousand horses in exchange for a clean slate regarding his complicity in the horse shortage, accepted the offer, understanding that Feng Lanxi had outmaneuvered him and the outcome of their political game was sealed. Concurrently, on Mount Wu, Bai Fengxi and Yu Wuyuan, after crossing a cliff, decided to proceed separately.
Yu Wuyuan, with a cruel intent to acquire the Sacred Jade Moon, secretly sabotaged the mountain’s internal mechanisms, triggering an earthquake that trapped Bai Fengxi in a collapsing cave. Old Taiyin, observing this ruthless act, deemed Yu Wuyuan's methods too extreme and commanded his subordinate to lead Yu Wuyuan to the inescapable Yangui Array. Word reached a relay station of a large caravan transporting horses from the Eastern Frontier towards the capital of Yongzhou—Feng Lanxi’s warhorses for the Yong King.
Fearing Feng Lanxi's imminent rise to the position of heir, Baili resolved to dispatch bandits to intercept and steal the horses. At the same time, news of the devastating earthquake on Mount Wu, which destroyed nearby villages and caused massive landslides, reached Feng Lanxi, filling him with deep concern for Bai Fengxi’s safety. Separately, Fountain Abode agents reported that several horse bandit groups had mobilized, seemingly preparing to attack Feng Lanxi's caravan.
Taking charge, Feng Lanxi ordered Fountain Abode forces to mobilize, stating he would personally oversee the situation and support Ren Chuanyu and his men. After swiftly dealing with the horse bandits, Feng Lanxi, consumed with worry for Bai Fengxi, immediately headed towards Mount Wu. Fortunately, his gyrfalcon located Bai Fengxi, enabling him to rescue her from the collapsing cave.
Discovering she had been traveling with Yu Wuyuan for the past few days, Feng Lanxi couldn't hide his jealousy and insisted she accompany him the next day. He also expressed his desire to experience Old Taiyin’s challenges firsthand. As night fell, Feng Lanxi roasted some food for Bai Fengxi, who, in turn, offered him some wild fruits she had picked. The following day, Feng Lanxi and Bai Fengxi ventured into a cave housing King Lanling's Liuyao Array.
To overcome it, they realized they couldn't rely on brute force; instead, they needed to find its central key, as every stone brick concealed a trap. Bai Fengxi recognized the complete characters on the ground, recalling the seven kings and their corresponding poems from her time at the Dadong Eight Pagoda. Their combined intellect and seamless cooperation allowed them to successfully decipher and break the formidable Liuyao Array.
Having cleared another hurdle, Bai Fengxi inquired about her master's whereabouts and safety. Old Taiyin assured her that her master was currently safe but emphasized that rescuing them required the Sacred Jade Moon. He declared that all who received his invitation and entered Mount Wu must undergo his trials, and their ultimate fate depended on their own abilities. Feng Lanxi, confident in their partnership, proclaimed that with their combined strength, they could overcome any challenge.
