Feud Episode 8 Recap
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Bai Jiusi and Li Qingyue arrived at the deceased’s home. From the words of the deceased’s wife, they learned that he often drank at the largest brothel, Lanyue Tower, and she earnestly pleaded with Bai Jiusi and Li Qingyue to capture the demon and avenge her husband. That night, Bai Jiusi and Li Qingyue went to Lanyue Tower, which was brightly lit and crowded with people.
Li Qingyue was puzzled—there had been hardly anyone on the streets during the day due to the demon attacks, but at night Lanyue Tower was packed. After they sat down, Bai Jiusi told Li Qingyue about Hong Lian’s origin: only the blood from a poet’s heart could ease her pain. Just as he finished speaking, music began, and Hong Lian danced gracefully with the rhythm, earning waves of applause.
Li Qingyue suggested capturing her immediately, but Bai Jiusi explained that this was only one of Hong Lian’s clones, and even if they caught her, it wouldn’t help. On stage, Hong Lian acted seductively and pitifully, using every ounce of charm to attract the attention of all the men, many of whom offered her their treasures. Surrounded by admirers, Hong Lian noticed that only Bai Jiusi and Li Qingyue remained indifferent at their table, which piqued her interest.
She personally invited Li Qingyue upstairs for a drink, and Li Qingyue agreed with pleasure. Li Qingyue learned that Hong Lian was waiting for someone. After returning, she asked Bai Jiusi about it. Though Bai Jiusi knew who Hong Lian was waiting for, he was unwilling to summon him. Li Qingyue then asked why Hong Lian had been sealed in the Hell Ruins.
Bai Jiusi recalled that it was because she had spread a plague and was jointly sealed by him and Divine Lord Siling. Upon hearing this story, Li Qingyue became jealous again. That night, while Li Qingyue was asleep, Hong Lian secretly entered and brought her into an illusion she had created. In this dream world, Hong Lian showed Li Qingyue several of her past memories. Hong Lian had experienced countless romances, but none of the men had treated her sincerely.
Since then, she believed all men were heartless—except for Li Mo. No matter what tricks she used, Li Mo never fell for her, and that became a lingering obsession in her heart. Bai Jiusi found Hong Lian, and Hong Lian threatened him with Li Qingyue’s life, demanding that he summon Li Mo in exchange. Bai Jiusi used a blood curse to summon Li Mo. Hong Lian then opened the entrance to her illusion and let Bai Jiusi in.
Without hesitation, Bai Jiusi entered and was able to recognize the real Li Qingyue among the many illusions. However, he could not leave the dream world unless Hong Lian dispelled it. Zhang Suan sought out Qu Xingman, bringing with him a letter written by Meng Chu asking her to help Zhang Suan ascend to the Ninth Heaven. With Meng Chu’s letter, Qu Xingman directly opened the Heavenly Ladder.
Zhang Suan guessed that climbing the ladder would come with a severe price. Qu Xingman told him he would have to endure soul-crushing agony that would transform his entire being. She also made Zhang Suan promise to deliver letters to Meng Chu regularly and gave him poison, telling him that he must take an antidote each month to ease the suffering. While staying in the illusion, Li Qingyue and Bai Jiusi suddenly saw more of Hong Lian’s memories.
They decided to observe the past between Hong Lian and Li Mo together, hoping to find a way out. Li Mo had discovered the reason Hong Lian harmed people and, wanting to help her and stop her from hurting others, decided to seek a cure for her condition. Because the resentment within Hong Lian was so deep, it would not be easily resolved.
Over a long period of interaction, Hong Lian constantly tried to seduce Li Mo into falling in love with her, but Li Mo stated that he was devoted solely to cultivation and had no interest in romantic affairs. Watching this, Li Qingyue was puzzled—could Li Mo truly remain untouched by love? Just as they were watching the tender moments between Li Mo and Hong Lian, Hong Lian suddenly cried out in pain.
