Love a Lifetime Episode 14 Recap
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Upon Lin Jing's safe return to Dragon Howl City, Rong Jingfeng praised him for successfully passing a test, revealing that the elaborate betrothal was merely a trial of Lin Jing's capabilities. Rong Jingfeng explained he needed to ensure Lin Jing was worthy before entrusting his beloved daughter, Rong Hua, to him, adding that he would rather keep her by his side forever than let her face a precarious life in the martial world.
Lin Jing addressed his concealed identity as Lingxu Pavilion's young master, clarifying that his mother, Lin Ruohan, genuinely adored Rong Hua and orchestrated the high-profile proposal to protect her under Lingxu Pavilion's name. After Rong Hua reaffirmed her unwavering commitment to Lin Jing, Rong Jingfeng consented to their marriage, instructing them not to return to the Flower Sea, as he would manage matters there.
Once Lin Jing departed, Rong Jingfeng revealed to Rong Hua that her aunt, Lin Ruohan, had risked his anger to secretly inform Rong Su about the test, prompting Rong Su to assist Lin Jing. He emphasized the deep love from her family, reassuring Rong Hua that Dragon Howl City would always be her steadfast home. Deeply moved, Rong Hua acknowledged her father's love and sensed his aging, lamenting their impending separation.
Lin Jing later questioned Lu Yizhou about revealing his identity, to which Lu Yizhou explained it was Lin Ruohan's decision, and she was already in Tingfeng Town. Lu Yizhou speculated that Lin Ruohan might use the proposal as a pretext to attack Dragon Howl City and reclaim the Chihua Pill. Expressing his reluctance for a war between the two factions, Lin Jing affirmed his sincere intentions toward Rong Hua and resolved to confront his mother.
Meanwhile, Xiaoxiao reported that Bai Weizhi, heartbroken after witnessing Zi Yan's romantic involvement with Rong Jingfeng, had left for Tingfeng Town to "reflect on life." Lin Jing immediately set off to bring him back. In Tingfeng Town, Mo Huan directly asked Lin Ruohan why she had exposed Lin Jing's identity.
Lin Ruohan explained that Lin Jing wished to live free from hatred, and as his mother, she aimed to facilitate his and Rong Hua's marriage, keeping the younger generation out of the elders' conflicts. Mo Huan scoffed at her "naive" thinking, stating that the ruthless martial world was beyond Lin Jing's current understanding. She then revealed her plan to destroy the very foundation of Dragon Howl City, not through a bloody massacre.
Mo Huan instructed Guan Buzhuo to monitor the Ling Sect disciples who had departed from the Northern Wastelands, requiring updates every 100 li. Lin Jing later found Lin Ruohan and questioned her about attacking Dragon Howl City. Lin Ruohan stated she only sought to reclaim the Chihua Pill, which rightfully belonged to the Nalan family. Lin Jing attempted to dissuade her, revealing he had stolen the Chihua Pill seeds and planned to cultivate them with Rong Hua at Lingxu Pavilion.
However, Lin Ruohan was resolute, declaring that allowing him to marry Rong Hua and bring her to Lingxu Pavilion was her ultimate concession, and she forbade him from further interference. She grew concerned when a report came that a drunken Bai Weizhi had disappeared from his room, fearing their location might have been compromised.
Meanwhile, following days of cold treatment from Rong Su due to his concealed identity, Lu Yizhou sought her out to apologize and explain, and she eventually relented. Elsewhere in Tingfeng Town, Lin Jing found Bai Weizhi, who was lamenting Zi Yan's newfound happiness with Rong Jingfeng. Bai Weizhi, still heartbroken, was preparing a final batch of soup for Zi Yan, insisting he needed to mourn properly before letting go. Lin Jing agreed to stay with him in Tingfeng Town.
Later, Rong Hua and Zi Yan arrived looking for Lin Jing, where they found Bai Weizhi happily cooking. Rong Hua noticed two extra tea cups, leading her to realize that Lin Ruohan was also in Tingfeng Town and she informed Lin Jing.
Rong Su informed Mei Ying that, with his wounds healed and his past assistance to Lin Jing, Rong Jingfeng had decided to release him and escort him back to the Mei family, assuring him of Dragon Howl City's backing to restore his family's glory. She also informed him of Rong Hua's impending marriage to Lin Jing.
Mei Ying offered congratulations, noting Lin Jing's extraordinary skills, but admitted that the fallen Mei family lacked the standing to compete for Rong Hua's hand. He expressed his confusion over the sudden, high-profile proposal from Lingxu Pavilion after Lin Jing's true identity was revealed. Wishing to reconcile before her departure, Rong Hua sought out Rong Su.
She recalled her childhood longing to know their mother and thanked Rong Su for helping Lin Jing, acknowledging their past conflicts but appreciating Rong Su setting aside their differences to support her happiness. Rong Su, though outwardly dismissive, presented Rong Hua with an exquisite jade pendant as a wedding gift, then teasingly questioned Rong Hua's courage in marrying into the mysterious Lingxu Pavilion.
Rong Hua affirmed her commitment to follow Lin Jing anywhere and finally explained the misunderstanding that had driven a wedge between them: years ago, when Rong Su returned to Dragon Howl City, Rong Hua had stood in heavy snow awaiting her, only to collapse from a severe attack of her Cold Disease, preventing her from offering a proper welcome. She expressed regret that this had led to their prolonged conflict.
Though Rong Su maintained her tough exterior, stating that only the strong truly survive, she agreed to Rong Hua's heartfelt plea to prevent future strife between Dragon Howl City and Lingxu Pavilion. To solidify their bond, the sisters cut their palms and joined hands in a blood oath, swearing that whoever broke this sacred promise, ensuring their factions would never become enemies, would be left with no remains.
That night, a fireworks display, the exclusive symbol of the Ling Sect, illuminated the sky above Dragon Howl City. Rong Jingfeng, recognizing Mo Huan's signal, instructed Rong Su to protect the city with the guards, then ventured alone to the Flower Sea. Mo Huan and Guan Buzhuo were already there, with Mo Huan remarking that Rong Jingfeng had never truly understood the Chihua Pill's power.
Guan Buzhuo confronted Rong Jingfeng about his past betrayal of the Ling Sect and his theft of the Chihua Pill. Rong Jingfeng scoffed, dismissing Mo Huan's teachings as mere tricks to exploit them. At Mo Huan's summons, Lin Ruohan descended from above. She revealed her intent to destroy the Chihua Pill, preventing Rong Jingfeng from further harming the martial world, and immediately threw a fire starter into the Flower Sea, which had been secretly doused with oil.
The Flower Sea was engulfed in flames, incinerating the Chihua Pill. Rong Jingfeng furiously confronted them, asserting that he could simply replant the Chihua Pill next year. Mo Huan, however, mocked him, stating that while he could replant, it would take over a year for new pills to grow.
She warned that without a readily available antidote, the martial world's major factions would besiege Dragon Howl City, leading to its collapse and Rong Jingfeng's ruin, affirming that Dragon Howl City would thrive by the Chihua Pill and also fall by it. Rong Jingfeng, realizing their treacherous planning, condemned their despicable use of oil but defiantly vowed that he would not easily admit defeat, nor would Dragon Howl City be destroyed.
Later, Lin Jing arrived at the devastated Flower Sea, witnessing the charred remains. He questioned his mother's relentless pursuit of the Nalan family's legacy, realizing that in doing so, she had also eliminated her own path to obtaining the antidote.
