Joy of Life Episode 35 Recap
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Fan Xian led the envoy team in a mighty procession to the border of Qing Kingdom. He and Gao Da put on a show, sending someone to impersonate Shangshan Hu's subordinate to knock out Gao Da and rescue Xiao En. Xiao En galloped away on his horse, brandishing his whip. Fan Xian pretended to lead his troops in hot pursuit. Wang Qinian had already set up an ambush on the road leading to Qi Kingdom.
He used an iron chain to trip Xiao En's horse, causing Xiao En to fall heavily. Xiao En was enraged and pressed forward step by step towards Wang Qinian. Wang Qinian knew he was no match for Xiao En, so he could only dodge left and right with his exceptional agility, seizing the opportunity to leave a mark for Fan Xian on a rock. Wang Qinian lured Xiao En to a steep mountain stream.
Fan Xian descended from above and fought Xiao En. Neither gave way, and they fought fiercely, both ending up injured. Fortunately, Gao Da led his team and arrived in time, surrounding Xiao En. Only then did Xiao En realize he had fallen into Fan Xian's trap. Fan Xian pressed him hard for the secret he held. When Xiao En learned that Fan Xian had grown up in Danzhou since childhood, he said nothing more. He was solely intent on dying.
Before Fan Xian could reply, Haitang Duoduo suddenly drifted out from the jungle. Fan Xian casually threw a knife, but Haitang Duoduo easily dodged it. Gao Da quickly led his men to intercept her, but Haitang Duoduo was already sitting steadily on a rock in front of Fan Xian. Fan Xian thought Haitang Duoduo had come to rescue Xiao En, so he threatened her with Xiao En's life. Haitang Duoduo claimed she had come to kill Xiao En.
Fan Xian quietly reminded Gao Da to keep a close watch on Xiao En. He then proactively challenged Haitang Duoduo to a fight. Haitang Duoduo could only bravely accept the challenge. The two of them flew over roofs and scaled walls among the mountains. They fought intensely, and Fan Xian finally admitted defeat, saying he just wanted to spar with a master.
He pressed hard for the reason Ku He wanted to kill Xiao En, but Haitang Duoduo refused to answer. At this moment, Guo Baokun, along with Zhao Da and others, also arrived. They quietly hid to one side. Yan Xiaoyi was hiding behind a rock, observing Haitang Duoduo and Fan Xian's every move. He drew his bow and shot an arrow at Fan Xian. Haitang Duoduo bravely cut the arrow from Yan Xiaoyi in half.
Fan Xian pulled Haitang Duoduo behind a large rock, deliberately instigating a conflict between Yan Xiaoyi and Haitang Duoduo. Just as Yan Xiaoyi was about to strike again, a troop of cavalry suddenly galloped towards them from afar. He had to temporarily stop. Haitang Duoduo took the opportunity to slip away. Shangshan Hu saw his mentor Xiao En covered in wounds and bruises from torture. He was furious and lifted his spear to stab Fan Xian.
Fan Xian held a short knife and fought against him. After two or three exchanges, Fan Xian gradually began to lose. His short knife was knocked away by Shangshan Hu and happened to land in a rock near Guo Baokun. Guo Baokun quickly pulled out the knife. Just as Shangshan Hu was about to rush forward and kill Fan Xian, Xiao En quickly stopped him, saying he would take Fan Xian back to Qi Kingdom first to ascertain his identity.
Fan Xian could only docilely surrender. Wang Qinian and Gao Da naturally also became captives. Shangshan Hu, in a fit of pique, wanted to kill them both, but Fan Xian desperately stopped him. At this moment, Yan Xiaoyi led cavalry to block their path, threatening to kill Fan Xian. Xiao En resolutely refused. With a command from Yan Xiaoyi, both sides engaged in a chaotic battle. Guo Baokun exhorted Zhao Da with righteousness.
Having fought on battlefields for many years, and seeing the Qi Kingdom soldiers right before them, he led the retired veterans in a fearless charge to kill Shangshan Hu. Yan Xiaoyi seized the opportunity to wound Shangshan Hu with an arrow and killed those old soldiers one by one. Guo Baokun saw Xiao En pulling Fan Xian to hide behind a rock, so he quickly chased after them, wanting to kill Fan Xian with his knife.
Fan Xian aimed a rope at the blade, and the rope was cut, but he snatched the knife back. Yan Xiaoyi prepared to shoot and kill Guo Baokun. Fan Xian kicked Guo Baokun away, and the arrow hit the rock. Yan Xiaoyi took the opportunity to shoot and kill Zhao Da. Guo Baokun loudly declared his identity. Yan Xiaoyi did not want his whereabouts known, so he wanted to kill everyone to silence them.
Guo Baokun was so scared he repeatedly begged for mercy. Fan Xian knew Haitang Duoduo was hiding nearby and shouted loudly for her to come out and help. Haitang Duoduo could only reluctantly show herself. She swung her double axes and knocked Yan Xiaoyi to the ground. Yan Xiaoyi was worried about being recognized and quickly took his men away. Haitang Duoduo declared she would kill Xiao En.
Fan Xian quickly stepped forward to stop her, but he was already exhausted and knew he was no match for Haitang Duoduo. So, he used a 'medicine' on her. Haitang Duoduo thought these petty tricks were useless against a master of Rank Nine or above. Fan Xian claimed he had drugged her. Haitang Duoduo immediately felt her face flush and her heart pound.
She did not want to be humiliated in front of others, so she ran to the river deep in the woods and plunged into the water to try and clear her head. Fan Xian wanted to hide Xiao En, but the envoy team's guards suddenly arrived and took Xiao En back. Wang Qinian lied that Shangshan Hu had come to rescue Xiao En but was beaten back by Fan Xian. The officials from the envoy team believed him.
Fan Xian pressed Xiao En hard for the secret he was hiding. Xiao En instead reminded Fan Xian to find more allies and not to rely solely on Chen Pingping. Fan Xian couldn't help but feel suspicious. He had not seen any sign of the black knights. Wang Qinian explained it was a momentary oversight by Chen Pingping, but Fan Xian did not believe him at all. He sent people to bury the deceased veterans.
Fan Xian negotiated with Guo Baokun, promising to personally ask Emperor Qing to intercede for his father, Guo Youzhi. Guo Baokun had to testify that Yan Xiaoyi had colluded with Northern Qi to assassinate the envoy team. Fan Xian also wanted to form an alliance with Guo Youzhi. Guo Baokun had long seen through the coldness of the world and had no other choice but to agree to Fan Xian's terms.
Si Lili heard that Fan Xian had used 'medicine' on Haitang Duoduo and mocked him coldly. Fan Xian was unable to defend himself. Just as he turned to leave, Yan Xiaoyi suddenly aimed at Fan Xian. Si Lili bravely shielded Fan Xian and took an arrow for him. Seeing this, Yan Xiaoyi had no choice but to whip his horse and flee. Fan Xian carried Si Lili into the carriage, helped her take off her top, and treated her wound.
After Si Lili woke up, she was relentless, bringing up the matter of the 'medicine' again, and Fan Xian tried his best to explain. Wang Qinian called Fan Xian loudly, as Haitang Duoduo was waiting outside for him. Haitang Duoduo took Fan Xian to the river and demanded an antidote from him. Fan Xian repeatedly explained that it wasn't medicine, but a substance that promotes metabolism. Haitang Duoduo didn't understand. Fan Xian explained the effects of the 'medicine' in detail.
Haitang Duoduo, feeling defiant, threatened to kill him. Fan Xian knew she wasn't a bloodthirsty person, otherwise, she would have killed Xiao En herself long ago. He also offered her a fruit. Haitang Duoduo, seeing through him, sat by the river with Fan Xian and ate the fruit together. Gao Da was worried that Fan Xian was in danger, but Wang Qinian concluded that Haitang Duoduo and Fan Xian had turned from enemies into friends.
