Love a Lifetime Episode 22 Recap
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Lu Yizhou confronted Rong Su at Tingfeng Town, lamenting how she had changed and asking if everything she told him in Lingxu Pavilion was a lie. He regretted ever bringing her there, acknowledging that all the disciples believed she betrayed Lin Jing. He still yearned for her to deny the accusations and prove her innocence, claiming he would choose to believe her again.
Rong Su retorted that he wouldn't believe her even if she denied it, stating that she had already realized his stance when they met. She then provocatively revealed that she had gone south specifically to gather information about Lingxu Pavilion, challenging him to kill her if he couldn't explain the situation to his sect. Lu Yizhou, enraged by her words, struck at her, injuring her arm. He then fled with his Lingxu Pavilion disciples providing cover.
As Lu Yizhou left, Rong Su collapsed, coughing blood, but a small smile played on her lips as she tightly clutched a black chess piece, whispering that she had repaid her debt to him and hoping he would escape. She then noted she might have taken too much poison. Rong Jingfeng continued his relentless pursuit of Lin Jing and Rong Hua, having anticipated their escape plan.
As Guan Buzhuo struggled to defend against Rong Jingfeng and the growing numbers of martial artists, Rong Hua urged Lin Jing to flee first, as he was her father's primary target. Rong Jingfeng ordered everyone to be captured, accusing Lin Jing of kidnapping Rong Hua. However, Rong Hua pleaded with her father to let them go, stating that she and Lin Jing were genuinely in love and intended to marry, and that the Flower Sea incident had other hidden truths.
Rong Jingfeng, however, dismissed her words as Lin Jing's manipulation. Suddenly, a powerful gust of wind announced the arrival of Mo Huan, the Supreme Master of the Ling Sect. Mo Huan immediately confronted Rong Jingfeng, criticizing him for using his strength to bully the weak and recalling his betrayal of the Ling Sect. Rong Jingfeng attempted to dismiss her interference, claiming it was a private feud between Dragon Howl City and Lingxu Pavilion.
Mo Huan then called upon Rong Hua to speak the truth, which Rong Hua did, reiterating her love for Lin Jing and denying any coercion. When the martial artists demanded an explanation from Rong Jingfeng regarding the Flower Sea's destruction, he skillfully deflected, reminding them that the initial accusation against Lin Jing came from the deceased sect leaders, not him.
Mo Huan, seeing through Rong Jingfeng's deceitful performance, called him a despicable and great actor, declaring she would not be fooled. With a furious wave of her hand, Mo Huan unleashed a devastating attack that caused widespread casualties among Rong Jingfeng's forces and left him with a severe internal injury. She had shattered his heart meridian with a poison that would ensure a slow, agonizing demise where his skin would rot, forcing him to live forever in the darkness.
In the aftermath, Dragon Howl City lay in ruins, its power in the martial arts world severely weakened without the Chihua Pill. Rong Jingfeng was deeply affected by the defeat and his grave injuries. Despite his anger, he initially refused treatment, wanting the pain to fuel his determination to reclaim what was lost.
Bai Weizhi, though not condoning Rong Jingfeng's actions, agreed to help, explaining to him that Mo Huan's internal force had poisoned his heart meridian, destined to slowly rot his skin and condemn him to a life in darkness. Bai Weizhi promised to find an antidote but insisted Rong Jingfeng first treat his internal injuries.
Meanwhile, Rong Su, having sustained her own injuries from Lu Yizhou and the poison she took to frame Lingxu Pavilion, was also tended to by Bai Weizhi and Ziyan. Rong Su inquired why Bai Weizhi, who seemed to side with Rong Hua, would help her. Bai Weizhi stated that despite his disapproval of her methods, he would not stand by and watch a member of Dragon Howl City die.
He confirmed that Lingxu Pavilion's people had safely escaped with Mo Huan's help. Rong Su found some relief in the current state of Dragon Howl City, believing it would at least delay direct conflict with Lingxu Pavilion. Meanwhile, Xuan Ye, having learned of Dragon Howl City's dire situation, forcefully carried Liuli back to the Snow Union headquarters for her safety. Liuli was indignant, accusing him of mistreatment and warning that Dragon Howl City might need their help again.
Xuan Ye, however, was resolute in his decision to return to Dragon Howl City to shoulder the burden for both the city and the Hall of Emptiness. After he departed, Liuli, still fuming, vowed to get even with him if they ever met again. Back at the Snow Union, Mo Huan chastised Guan Buzhuo for his reckless actions, reminding him that he would have died if not for Jinque's timely warning and Mo Huan's intervention.
She speculated that Rong Jingfeng would undoubtedly find a way to retaliate, given his history of turning situations around. Liuli reported that Lin Jing and his companions had returned to Lingxu Pavilion and suggested a period of peace for Dragon Howl City while it recovered. Mo Huan, anticipating further unrest due to the widespread impact of the recent conflict, instructed the Snow Union to keep a vigilant eye on Dragon Howl City's every move, ensuring no clue was overlooked.
Back at Lingxu Pavilion, wedding preparations were in full swing, with festive decorations and a bridal phoenix coronet and robes awaiting. Lin Jing was recovering from his injuries, thanks to Mo Huan's transfer of internal energy and Lin Ruohan's diligent care. He expressed concern for his mother's health, but Lin Ruohan reassured him, stating that after years of seeking revenge for his father and the Nalan family, her greatest wish now was his safety and happiness with Rong Hua.
She then presented him with a pea jade pendant, the first and only gift his father had prepared for him, symbolizing "safety at all seasons." Lin Ruohan urged Lin Jing to cherish Rong Hua, who had turned against her own father and Dragon Howl City for him, and now depended solely on him. Meanwhile, Rong Hua, alongside Mei Xueman, was also involved in the wedding preparations.
Mei Xueman sincerely congratulated Rong Hua and shared how Lin Ruohan, despite her anxiety over Lin Jing's injuries, steadfastly continued wedding arrangements, believing in his survival and wanting them to live happily. Rong Hua expressed regret for her past impulsiveness that led to Lin Jing's injuries and offered Mei Xueman a piece of cloth for her own wedding dress.
Later, Lin Jing confirmed to Rong Hua that he hadn't told Mei Xueman about Mei Ying's actions in Dragon Howl City, believing it was better for her to remain happy rather than burdened by the truth about her brother, who had a vastly different personality from her. Lin Jing reassured Rong Hua that Lingxu Pavilion would be their home and he would always be by her side.
Rong Jingfeng, still smarting from his defeat and injuries, was determined not to let Dragon Howl City fall. He summoned Xuan Ye, lamenting that he couldn't show his face in public due to his wounds and that many former allies were abandoning them. Rong Jingfeng ordered Xuan Ye to take the Hall of Emptiness disciples and eliminate the Mei family, accusing Mei Ying of betraying him during the Flower Sea incident.
Rong Su, having recovered from her injuries, pledged her readiness to assist and was dispatched to support Xuan Ye. Mei Ying, consumed by paranoia since his return from Dragon Howl City, had been reinforcing the Plum Tree Garden with defensive formations and increasing patrols. He frantically demanded updates on his sister Mei Xueman's whereabouts, sensing an impending attack.
Mei Xueman, having received a troubling letter from home, expressed her worries to Lu Yizhou, now calling him "Yizhou" as she had recognized Lin Ruohan as her sworn mother. She described Mei Ying's erratic and fearful behavior, and his refusal to explain his anxiety.
Despite Mei Xueman's desire to return home to check on her brother before Rong Hua's wedding, Lu Yizhou urged her to stay at Lingxu Pavilion and promised to send someone to investigate the Mei family's situation, assuring her he would share any news immediately. Meanwhile, Mo Huan learned of Rong Jingfeng's plan to destroy the Mei family.
She believed that while Mei Ying deserved his fate for his treacherous actions between Dragon Howl City and Lingxu Pavilion, Rong Jingfeng's true motive might lie elsewhere. She instructed Guan Buzhuo to warn Lingxu Pavilion to prepare defenses. As Mei Ying hid in terror, convinced that his enemies were near, Xuan Ye and the Hall of Emptiness disciples, joined by Rong Su, stealthily made their way into the Plum Tree Garden.
