Legend of Fu Yao Episode 45 Recap, Plot

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The Empress, relieved to learn that Changsun Wuji is alive, desperately pleaded with Changsun Jiong to see him. Changsun Jiong, however, coldly dismissed her pleas, stating that he would only allow them to meet when he deemed it appropriate. He even cruelly questioned why she was torturing him. Meanwhile, Zhan Nancheng, the king of Tiansha, was enraged that Zhangsun Pingrong, Prince Yi, was not only hiding in Pandu with the Bell Shekun but also refusing to hand it over.

Zhan Beiheng tried to explain that Prince Yi had been suffering from a mysterious illness since returning from the Tianmen Ruins, rendering him unable to leave his room. But Zhan Nancheng dismissed this, declaring that he would only wait one day for the Bell Shekun before taking drastic measures against Prince Yi. A guard then arrived, reporting that Prince Yi had already departed Pandu and left a letter.

The letter revealed that Crown Prince Wuji had taken possession of the Bell Shekun. Furious, Zhan Nancheng immediately ordered Zhan Beiheng to search Changsun Wuji's residence for the crucial artifact. Zhan Beiye had largely recovered from his injuries. He and Fu Yao shared a lighthearted moment, reminiscing about Zhangsun Pingrong's fear at the Tianmen Ruins and how he was tricked with mere mud disguised as poison.

As Fu Yao offered to help feed Zhan Beiye his medicine, Changsun Wuji, observing their closeness, felt a pang of jealousy. He immediately intervened, asserting that it was improper for Fu Yao to be so intimate with another man, and insisted on feeding Zhan Beiye himself. A surprised Zhan Beiye, though flattered, quickly took the medicine bowl to drink on his own, claiming his hand was fine.

Seeing Zhan Beiye was well, Changsun Wuji promptly whisked Fu Yao away to a pavilion. There, he confessed his deep jealousy and possessiveness regarding her, emphasizing that he would not tolerate her being too close to other men. Fu Yao found his assertiveness endearing. Their conversation then shifted to Yalan Zhu, and they both realized that they hadn't seen her since their return from the Tianmen Ruins. Just then, Qi appeared, and Fu Yao urgently questioned him.

After some hesitation, Qi tearfully revealed the shocking truth: Yalan Zhu had sacrificed her eyesight to save Zhan Beiye, using a dangerous Qiongye Power of Transferral that is used to save others and not oneself, which left her permanently blind. Distraught, Fu Yao and Changsun Wuji rushed to Yalan Zhu's room, only to find it empty.

Yalan Zhu had left a note explaining that her departure was her own decision, unrelated to anyone else, and she asked them to care for Brother Beiye without revealing her sacrifice, as she wished him no burden. Fu Yao desperately wanted to search for her, but Tie Cheng arrived with alarming news: a large contingent of Tiansha soldiers had surrounded their residence.

Sensing trouble, Changsun Wuji quickly instructed Fu Yao and Qi to hide Zhan Beiye and prevent his discovery by the soldiers. He then stepped out to confront Zhan Beiheng, who formally invited him to stay at the Tiansha palace, claiming concern for his well-being in such a "remote place." Changsun Wuji politely but firmly declined, emphasizing that his connection with Prince Yi was a family matter that did not concern the king of Tiansha.

Undeterred, Zhan Beiheng then directly brought up the Bell Shekun, stating that Prince Yi had left a letter indicating he had given it to Changsun Wuji and demanded its return, stressing its importance to Tiansha. Changsun Wuji feigned ignorance, claiming no recollection of such a gift. Frustrated, Zhan Beiheng suddenly declared there was an assassin in the residence and ordered his men to search the premises immediately.

Recognizing the ploy, Changsun Wuji subtly warned those inside the house by loud pronouncements about the search, then instructed Tie Cheng to lead the soldiers through the house, implicitly giving him directions to ensure the hiding party was not discovered. Tiansha soldiers diligently searched the residence, but found no one. When they approached Changsun Wuji's room, Tie Cheng reluctantly opened the door.

Inside, Zhan Beiye, Fu Yao, and Qi were huddled in a corner, made invisible by the combined power of the Bell Shekun and Bell Jukun, a pair of artifacts known as the Twin Bells of Tiansha. The invisibility allowed them to evade detection by the searching soldiers. With all rooms appearing empty, Zhan Beiheng had no choice but to withdraw his troops. As he departed, Changsun Wuji casually handed him a bell, claiming Zhangsun Pingrong had left it behind.

Upon returning to the palace, Zhan Beiheng presented the bell to Zhan Nancheng, who immediately recognized it as a fake. Enraged, Zhan Nancheng lashed out, questioning Zhan Beiheng's loyalty and accusing him of incompetence in the search for Zhan Beiye. Zhan Nancheng also voiced his suspicion that Changsun Wuji, having revived from the desert, was now allied with Zhan Beiye, the enemy of his enemy.

He recalled that Zhan Beiye had saved Zhan Beiheng's life eight years prior, hinting at a long-standing closeness. To force Zhan Beiye out of hiding, Zhan Nancheng declared that all of Zhan Beiye's former subordinates, described as Prince Lie's men, regardless of their status, were to be arrested. Those over sixteen would be executed, while younger males would be conscripted into the army and women sold into brothels.

Zhan Beiheng expressed concern that such actions would openly defy Changsun Wuji, but Zhan Nancheng scoffed, asserting that as Crown Prince of Tianquan, Changsun Wuji had no authority to interfere with Tiansha's internal affairs, where he, Zhan Nancheng, held ultimate power. Inside the room, a somber mood hung over Fu Yao, Zhan Beiye, and Qi. Unaware of the true circumstances, Zhan Beiye inquired about Yalan Zhu's whereabouts.

Fu Yao, honoring Yalan Zhu's request to keep her sacrifice a secret, simply stated that Yalan Zhu had returned to the Qiongye Clan for urgent matters and would be back soon. Their conversation then shifted to the remarkable artifacts that had saved them. They revealed that the Bell Shekun and Bell Jukun, collectively known as the Twin Bells of Tiansha, could grant their wielder invisibility when combined, though only for a short duration.

It was this extraordinary power that had allowed them to evade the meticulous search of Zhan Nancheng's soldiers. The following day, Fu Yao and Changsun Wuji began their search for Yalan Zhu, scouring inns throughout Pandu for four days with no success.

While they were discussing the lack of news, they witnessed a commotion: Lord Liu, a respected official and former subordinate of Prince Lie, was being arrested by Zhan Nancheng's men, a clear sign of the king's crackdown on Zhan Beiye's allies. A mysterious person then approached Fu Yao and slipped her a note containing a specific location to find Yalan Zhu. Meanwhile, Zhan Beiye, still recovering, was having his medicine changed by Ji Yu.

He expressed profound gratitude for his fallen comrades and believed Fu Yao's presence had been his anchor during his unconsciousness. However, Qi, overhearing his words, erupted in anger, accusing Zhan Beiye of ingratitude. Qi vehemently revealed that it was Yalan Zhu, not Fu Yao, who had tirelessly nursed him and sacrificed her eyesight to save his life. The truth hit Zhan Beiye like a thunderclap, leaving him heartbroken and desperate. He immediately resolved to find Yalan Zhu.

Just as he prepared to leave, Fu Yao and Changsun Wuji returned. Fu Yao tried to calm Zhan Beiye, emphasizing that Yalan Zhu's sacrifice was her own wish to spare him guilt. She then handed him the mysterious note, revealing they now knew where to find Yalan Zhu. Despite his recent recovery, Zhan Beiye insisted on retrieving Yalan Zhu himself. Changsun Wuji, recognizing the weight of Zhan Beiye's debt and determination, agreed to accompany him to the specified location.

After Zhan Beiye and Changsun Wuji departed, Ji Yu received a secret message revealing Zhan Nancheng's intention to execute Consort Dowager Jing before the Qingming Festival. Ji Yu immediately resolved to storm the palace to save her, but Fu Yao intervened, urging a more strategic approach, believing Consort Dowager Jing was merely a pawn to lure Zhan Beiye.

During their journey, Changsun Wuji discussed Zhan Beiye's precarious position, outlining how Zhan Nancheng's actions, including detaining Consort Dowager Jing and persecuting his former allies, aimed to corner him. Changsun Wuji stressed that to protect others, Zhan Beiye must first secure his own power. As they talked, a crow delivered a personal item belonging to Yalan Zhu.

Understanding the implication, Changsun Wuji instructed Zhan Beiye to enter the Hall of Fantasy alone, giving him a pre-arranged message to convey to gain entry. Inside the Hall of Fantasy, Zhan Beiye encountered Taiyan, a disciple of Master Feiyan. Taiyan explained that her master, Fei Yan, intended to use Yalan Zhu to draw out and meet Fu Yao, but Zhan Beiye's unexpected arrival had disrupted their plan. Taiyan demanded that Fu Yao appear in person to exchange for Yalan Zhu.

When Zhan Beiye refused to yield, a fierce battle ensued. Taiyan resorted to threatening Yalan Zhu's life to coerce Zhan Beiye. However, Changsun Wuji appeared just in time, halting Taiyan's attack and urging Zhan Beiye to take Yalan Zhu and leave. Changsun Wuji immobilized Taiyan by sealing her acupoints. He informed her that he would personally seek forgiveness from Master Feiyan for allowing Zhan Beiye and Yalan Zhu to escape, implying a senior relationship.

An enraged Taiyan, unable to move, lashed out, reminding Changsun Wuji that Master Feiyan was his own martial aunt and that he was defying a crucial Qiongcang mission.

She vehemently pressed him to remember his true identity as a Qiongcang disciple and the order from Tian Ji: to find and bring Fu Yao, the girl destined to carry the five-colored stone and the chosen one of the Xuanling True Leaf, back to Qiongcang, as only she could prevent the Five Kingdoms from falling into ruin. Changsun Wuji left the Hall of Fantasy in silence.

Later that night, Changsun Wuji was seen gazing at a Xuanling True Leaf, his thoughts consumed by images of Fu Yao. Fu Yao then arrived, bringing wine to celebrate Yalan Zhu's safe return and inviting him to drink. During their conversation, Changsun Wuji inquired if Fu Yao had ever pondered her own origins. Fu Yao admitted that as a child, abandoned by her parents, she often fantasized about them being important figures who would one day return for her.

However, her adoptive father, Uncle Zhou, had grounded her in reality, explaining that children sent to Xuanyou faction were usually from poor families. Now, she asserted that her birth parents' identity held no importance to her; Uncle Zhou, who had raised her, was her true family.

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