Legend of Fu Yao Episode 2 Recap, Plot

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Following the events of the previous episode where Qi Zhen orchestrated the installment of a fake Xuanyuan Min, he now faces growing unrest in Kunjing. Qi Zhen successfully persuaded the individual impersonating Xuanyuan Min to accept the title of Prince of Taiyuan, awaiting the opportune moment to return to Kunjing and inherit the throne.

After they left the room, Yun Hen informed Qi Zhen about the situation in the capital, noting that key figures like Zhang Henian and Liu Songming were showing signs of agitation. Despite this, all the troops remained idle as per Qi Zhen's directives.

Qi Zhen explained to Yun Hen the ancient rules established by the Five Kingdoms: if he were to kill King Xuanyuan Ren prematurely, leaving the throne vacant, Taiyuan's royal authority would revert to the Tianquan Kingdom, transforming Taiyuan into a kingdom of water, signaling the end of both its royal family and its kingdom. Qi Zhen then spoke of the current "Xuanyuan Min."

Yun Hen had thoroughly investigated him, finding him to be a lavish spendthrift who had squandered his family fortune and accumulated significant debt. However, Qi Zhen harbored doubts, acknowledging that while Water Bending was an innate ability of the Xuanyuan clan, even simple Water Bending could be performed by practicing Craft of Qiongcang. With the true Xuanyuan bloodline nearing extinction, Qi Zhen decided he had no choice but to keep this "Xuanyuan Min" in the position of Prince.

Furthermore, Qi Zhen instructed Yun Hen to send someone to gather intelligence from Master Feiyan of the Hall of Fantasy, emphasizing that this "Xuanyuan Min" absolutely could not proceed to Kunjing for the succession until further news was received. Meanwhile, Fu Yao was assigned to laundry duty when Xiao Qi rushed in, distraught, pleading for help for Bai, a pig from the Xuanyou faction that Fu Yao cherished deeply. Bai was gravely ill and seemingly on the verge of death.

Determined to save Bai, Fu Yao decided to brave the Forbidden Cliff to retrieve a Baizhi orchid. The cliff was treacherous, accessible only to the Grandmaster and a few elders, but Fu Yao, who had ventured there before, was undeterred. As she climbed, reaching for the orchid, the figure of the disguised Xuanyuan Min suddenly appeared, snatching the flower just before her.

Unaware of his identity, Fu Yao confronted him in the mud, but she was no match for his skill. As he taunted her martial arts, Fu Yao cleverly outwitted him, breaking free and leaving him entangled in vines in the mud. Unable to escape, he conceded defeat and offered the Baizhi orchid in exchange for her help. She pulled him out but then inadvertently slipped and fell into the mud herself.

Fu Yao pleaded with him to leave the flower, but he merely dismissed her, stating she had no bargaining chips and that the flower wouldn't fetch much, before walking away. Fu Yao cursed him as he departed. In the Xuanzheng faction, Yan Lie spoke earnestly with Yan Jingchen about the upcoming Tiandou Competition, highlighting its significance for the future of Xuanyuan. He stressed that prominent martial artists and dignitaries from across the Five Kingdoms would converge there.

Yan Lie hoped Yan Jingchen would excel, urging him to consider his future as the head of the Xuanyuan Sect and not be entangled by matters of sweet love. Yan Jingchen assured his father that he understood the implications, acknowledging Fu Yao was merely a slave of the Xuanyou faction, and vowed to meet Yan Lie’s expectations.

Later, Yan Lie encountered Qi Zhen before the Celestial Cauldron, an ancient relic brought out only for the Tiandou Competition, held once every eight years. Yan Lie invited Qi Zhen to stay and witness the spectacle. After a brief consideration, Qi Zhen readily agreed, expressing his desire to witness the heroes of Mount Xuanyuan. Back in a private room, Yun Hen raised concerns about the growing ambitions of various factions in Kunjing.

Qi Zhen remained unfazed, asserting that only through chaos could they truly discern the intentions of each group, thereby identifying who could be utilized and who must be eliminated. Elsewhere, the disguised Xuanyuan Min, who was in fact Changsun Wuji, the Crown Prince of Tianquan and future leader of the Five Kingdoms, met his trusted friend, Zong Yue. Changsun Wuji presented the Baizhi orchid, and Zong Yue had him consume a pill derived from it.

The medicine took immediate effect, significantly enhancing Changsun Wuji’s Water Bending abilities. Changsun Wuji confided in Zong Yue that his mission was to pacify the border kingdom without bloodshed. He admitted that although he had used Craft of Qiongcang to deflect Qi Zhen's initial suspicions, he knew Qi Zhen’s distrust would persist, prompting his risky acquisition of the Baizhi orchid. Zong Yue, who had been secretly assisting him for years, pledged his continued support.

After her muddy ordeal, Fu Yao returned to the Xuanyou faction in a disheveled state. After being reprimanded by Uncle Zhou, she changed into clean clothes to prepare for the evening banquet. At the banquet, Changsun Wuji, still disguised as Xuanyuan Min, deliberately acted foolish and ignorant, successfully lowering Qi Zhen's suspicions. Yan Jingchen and Pei Yuan arrived and took their seats.

Pei Yuan openly revealed her connection to Qi Zhen, who was her uncle, much to the surprise of Yan Lie and Yan Jingchen. Impressed by the dignified Yan Jingchen, Qi Zhen subtly indicated his interest in arranging a marriage between Pei Yuan and him. As Fu Yao and other maids served wine, she immediately recognized Changsun Wuji from their earlier encounter at the Forbidden Cliff and from rescuing him by the roadside.

Fu Yao instantly realized that the "Xuanyuan Min" before her was an imposter. Fearing she might expose him, Changsun Wuji intentionally caused her to stumble, then used the pretext of needing to change his clothes to take her away. He dismissed Yun Hen, who was following them, and led Fu Yao into a private room to confront her. Familiar with the mechanisms hidden throughout Xuanyuan Mountain, Fu Yao activated a trap, ensnaring Changsun Wuji with a Qiankun Chain.

However, the chain proved no match for Changsun Wuji, who effortlessly broke free. Just as Yun Hen approached the room, Changsun Wuji and Fu Yao quickly faked a struggle, successfully dispelling Yun Hen's suspicions. Later, in the Xuanyou faction, Uncle Zhou brought a bottle of elixir, a gift from Changsun Wuji, for Bai. This was Zong Yue’s precious Fairy Dew, painstakingly brewed from thirty-six rare flower essences over forty-nine days, originally intended for Changsun Wuji’s own use.

Zong Yue expressed slight annoyance at Changsun Wuji's generosity and was also intensely curious about the woman who had warranted such a valuable gift. Afterwards, Uncle Zhou called Fu Yao aside and offered her a few days of leave to visit a lively market down the mountain. It was then that Fu Yao belatedly learned from Uncle Zhou about the impending marriage between Yan Jingchen and Pei Yuan.

Refusing to believe that Yan Jingchen would betray her, she hastily rushed to the Xuanzheng faction, but could not find him. She continued her search and, upon reaching the peach grove, witnessed Yan Jingchen and Pei Yuan walking together, with Pei Yuan tenderly adjusting his hair. Fu Yao was stunned. Faced with a choice, Yan Jingchen, prioritizing the powerful backing of Pei Yuan, chose to let Fu Yao leave without a word.

Distraught, Fu Yao fled into the forest, with Changsun Wuji following close behind. He stated that the events of that morning needed to be settled. Fu Yao, believing he intended to kill her, offered herself up, bitterly remarking that a mere servant like her had become an obstacle for powerful figures. However, before Changsun Wuji could respond, they were unexpectedly confronted by Ci Tie, a formidable ancient beast.

In a moment of urgency, Changsun Wuji pulled Fu Yao along as they fled, guiding her to a safe spot before deliberately drawing Ci Tie away by himself. Yet, Changsun Wuji was no match for the beast's immense power; he was thrown to the ground, incapacitated. At that critical moment, Fu Yao, from her vantage point, quickly began striking a wooden branch, successfully drawing Ci Tie's attention away from Changsun Wuji.

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