Love a Lifetime Episode 11 Recap
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Rong Jingfeng questioned Lin Jing, also known as Nalan Yue, about the Chihua Pill and Lingxu Pavilion, warning him to be wary of Mei Ying, whom he described as cunning. Rong Hua reassured her father that Mei Ying would not be able to take advantage of them, and Rong Jingfeng then advised Rong Hua to be more careful in the future.
After Rong Jingfeng departed, Lin Jing commented that the fake sword wound they created for Mei Ying seemed to have successfully deceived Rong Jingfeng, but Rong Hua cautioned that such a deception could not last indefinitely. Meanwhile, Rong Su expressed deep resentment towards Lin Jing, believing he had deliberately used Rong Jingfeng to undermine her and her disciples. She felt powerless to act against Mei Ying due to her father's authority.
Lu Yizhou then entered, his playful demeanor contrasting with Rong Su’s stern mood. He disregarded her protests and pulled her to the city wall for some air. From there, they observed Rong Jingfeng riding out of the city alone. Rong Su explained that her father made this annual trip every winter to personally purchase high-quality fox fur for Rong Hua, who suffered from a cold illness.
Lu Yizhou, however, found this explanation unconvincing, pointing out that fox fur shouldn't need to be bought annually. He suggested Rong Jingfeng had another purpose for his outing and persuaded Rong Su to secretly follow him. Rong Su agreed but warned Lu Yizhou that he would bear all consequences if their actions were discovered.
Zi Yan headed towards Mei Ying's quarters, but upon arrival, she overheard Rong Hua angrily complaining about Mei Ying's ingratitude, criticizing him for finding fault despite their efforts to save him. Rong Hua then spotted Zi Yan and attempted to pull her away, urging her not to bother with Mei Ying, whom she deemed unworthy of concern. Rong Hua even suggested they teach Mei Ying a lesson, but Zi Yan demurred, fearing Rong Jingfeng's displeasure.
As Rong Hua continued to try and pull Zi Yan away, she noticed Zi Yan's pale complexion and weak pulse, realizing that Zi Yan's body was riddled with toxins from her constant work creating poisons for Dragon Howl City. Zi Yan tried to dismiss her condition, but Rong Hua and Bai Weizhi insisted she seek urgent treatment. Rong Hua then openly encouraged Zi Yan to cease waiting for Rong Jingfeng and instead cherish Bai Weizhi, who clearly cared for her.
Meanwhile, Mei Ying was assisting Lin Jing in searching Rong Jingfeng's inner chambers for an antidote. Mei Ying warned Lin Jing about Rong Jingfeng's cautious nature, noting that any small alteration in the room could alert the City Master. He then remarked on Lin Jing's humility in undertaking such a task for an antidote, acknowledging Rong Hua's devotion to Lin Jing.
Lin Jing, also known as Nalan Yue, dismissed Mei Ying's insinuations about Rong Hua's affections, assuring him that he would not allow Mei Ying any opportunity to interfere between them.
Secretly, Lin Jing collected a sample of a mysterious white powder he found, then claimed to have found no clues in the room before proposing a deal: if Mei Ying used his Plum Blossom Spell to assist him in entering the garden during the Chihua Pill's condensation, Lin Jing would help him escape Dragon Howl City.
Mei Ying, however, expressed doubt about escaping Rong Jingfeng's reach and instead suggested that Lin Jing help him join Dragon Howl City, where he could become a respected figure like Master Xiao. Cang Qi discovered a crystal ball in the forest where the antidote had been stolen. Lin Ruohan concluded that the Snow Union was behind the robbery and that Mo Huan controlled the organization.
Recognizing Rong Jingfeng's growing power, Lin Ruohan believed that a complete downfall of Dragon Howl City would only be possible through cooperation with the Ling Sect. She sent a letter to Nalan Yue (Lin Jing), assuring him she had received the antidote. Lin Ruohan then decided to visit the Snow Union in person, instructing her attendant to convey her intention to meet Guan Buzhuo, Liuli's master.
She intended to ask Guan Buzhuo to deliver a message to Mo Huan: she, along with Lingxu Pavilion, was willing to help Mo Huan eradicate Dragon Howl City, accepting any punishment without complaint afterward. Guan Buzhuo, though having found love and established the Snow Union with his beloved, remained Lin Ruohan’s junior fellow-disciple and fiercely loyal to Mo Huan.
Moved by Lin Ruohan's humble request, he acknowledged her plight while also cautioning her about the unpredictable nature of the martial world. Meanwhile, Lu Yizhou and Rong Su followed Rong Jingfeng to a fur shop. The shop owner revealed that his superior fur products originated from the Northern Wastelands. When Lu Yizhou asked about the region, Rong Su explained that the Ling Sect had once been based in the Northern Wastelands, a place known for forging strong willpower.
Separately, Lin Jing was drinking with Rong Hua when he noticed his wine tasted sour. He realized Rong Hua’s finger, stained with the mysterious white powder he had secretly taken from Rong Jingfeng’s private quarters, had touched the cup. Lin Jing identified the powder as ice crystal, the core of a Millennium Ice Lotus, which grows in the frigid cliffs of the Northern Wastelands.
This ice crystal was unique in that its core never melted and required constant internal force to shatter before use. Remembering Rong Jingfeng's practice of entering secluded cultivation after preparing antidotes, Lin Jing concluded that Rong Jingfeng’s annual trips were not for fox fur, but to procure this powerful ice crystal, which demanded significant internal energy to process. Heartbroken and enraged by Zi Yan's deteriorating health and Rong Jingfeng's apparent indifference, Bai Weizhi burst into the council chamber.
He vehemently criticized Rong Jingfeng for his coldness towards Zi Yan, who had sacrificed her health to create poisons for Dragon Howl City. Bai Weizhi declared his intention to take Zi Yan away from Dragon Howl City in the spring, never to return. Rong Jingfeng countered by citing the strict rules of Dragon Howl City, forbidding anyone from leaving. Rong Hua arrived, interrupting their heated argument, and urged her father to acknowledge Zi Yan's long-standing devotion.
After Rong Hua and Bai Weizhi departed, Rong Jingfeng privately mused that he understood Zi Yan's feelings but was unable to reciprocate. Lin Jing later found Bai Weizhi, who was still deeply upset. Bai Weizhi lamented that despite his unwavering care, Zi Yan, in her poisoned delirium, still called out Rong Jingfeng's name, while Rong Jingfeng remained callously unconcerned.
Lin Jing tried to console him, playfully suggesting that Zi Yan must be truly confused to mistake him for the City Master. Observing the Chihua Pill's impending condensation, Lin Jing expressed concern that this might be their only chance to obtain its seed. Rong Hua then proposed using Zi Yan's critical condition to their advantage, believing that involving her would not only aid their mission but also reveal Rong Jingfeng's true feelings for Zi Yan.
As the Chihua Pill’s condensation approached, Dragon Howl City was on high alert. Mei Ying had deployed a Plum Blossom Array around the city walls, intending to confuse intruders and delay any potential attacks from Mo Huan. Lin Jing mentioned this to Rong Hua, expressing concern over their plan to acquire the Chihua Pill's seed. Rong Jingfeng then instructed Lin Jing to guard the entrance to the Chihua Pill's location, ensuring no one could breach it.
He sought Lin Jing's opinion on Mei Ying, asking if he could be trusted and how best to utilize his talents despite the past animosity between their families. Lin Jing suggested that Rong Jingfeng help Mei Ying rebuild the Mei family, believing that gratitude would secure Mei Ying’s loyalty to Dragon Howl City. Meanwhile, Zi Yan's health continued to decline, her body becoming dangerously cold, and the medicines proving ineffective.
Bai Weizhi, frantic with worry, feared she would not survive much longer and intended to summon Rong Jingfeng. However, Rong Hua arrived and offered to go in his stead, reminding him that Rong Jingfeng was currently preoccupied with guarding the Chihua Pill. Rong Hua rushed to the herbal garden, where Rong Jingfeng was observing the Chihua Pill and contemplating the relentless pursuit of power in the martial world.
She tearfully informed him that Zi Yan was dying, calling out his name, and implored him to visit her. Rong Hua accused him of being heartless and challenged him to tell Zi Yan directly if he truly held no affection for her. Rong Jingfeng initially hesitated, prioritizing the Chihua Pill's safety, but Rong Hua pressed on, revealing that all remedies had failed and only he could save Zi Yan, who had barely two hours left.
Confronted with the gravity of the situation, Rong Jingfeng ultimately left his post to attend to Zi Yan, who continued to murmur his name. Rong Hua observed her father’s departure, acknowledging that he truly harbored feelings for Zi Yan. With her father distracted, Rong Hua reminded Lin Jing that he had only one opportunity to obtain the Chihua Pill seed and instructed him to act immediately upon its condensation.
