Love a Lifetime Episode 27 Recap
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During a meal, Bai Weizhi appeared listless, a result of having indulged in the numerous local delicacies the previous night, which kept him from sleeping soundly. Rong Hua, who was already puzzled by the source of Grand-Master Bai Su’s stomach ailment, had an epiphany upon hearing Bai Weizhi’s confession. That evening, she discreetly entered Bai Su’s room and indeed found him sleepwalking, retrieving fine wine and delicacies from under his bed and feasting on them.
Rong Hua realized that Bai Su's strict daily diet, devoid of rich foods, had caused him to develop sleepwalking and overeating at night, leading to his stomach issues. She promised Bai Su she would keep his secret. The following day, Rong Hua prepared a prescription for Bai Su. Bai Weizhi, now aware of the true cause of his Grand-Master's illness, displayed a more appreciative attitude towards Rong Hua.
However, he still couldn't escape Bai Su's ire, and was publicly reprimanded by his Grand-Master whenever he spoke. Rong Hua, curious about why Bai Weizhi had been expelled from their sect, learned from the two Wang brothers that years ago, a young Bai Weizhi, in a fit of hunger, had cooked Bai Su’s beloved pet turtle as a dish to accompany wine. Bai Su, who cherished the turtle like a son, had expelled him in a rage.
Rong Hua mediated the reconciliation, and Bai Su, though appeased by Rong Hua, still assigned Bai Weizhi the task of planting and fertilizing vegetables in the backyard as punishment. Later, Rong Hua asked the two Wang brothers to escort her to town for medicine. They initially refused, but Bai Su, prompted by Rong Hua, ordered them to comply.
After Bai Su left, Rong Hua revealed to the two Wang brothers that she knew they had been secretly placing food under Bai Su’s bed, aware of his sleepwalking and its role in his illness. They confessed, explaining they acted out of kindness to ensure he ate enough, but feared embarrassing him by telling him directly.
Bai Weizhi used this information to subtly threaten his two senior martial brothers, who, worried about exposure, became compliant to Rong Hua and Bai Weizhi’s requests. Upon her return to Dragon Howl City, Rong Su reported to Rong Jingfeng. Bai Weizhi’s refusal to return meant the Hall of Seniority now lacked a master, so Rong Jingfeng appointed Mei Ying as its temporary head.
Rong Su was displeased by this decision and expressed her concerns about Mei Ying's loyalty to Rong Jingfeng, but he dismissed her worries, stating Mei Ying had proven himself during the attack on Lingxu Pavilion. Mei Ying, outwardly humble, secretly harbored ambitions for the City Master's position.
Xuan Ye, who had been investigating, revealed that Mei Ying was using the pretext of "embracing all rivers" to persuade Rong Jingfeng to recruit disciples from various sects, thereby secretly consolidating his power and influence. The Hall of Emptiness had suffered significant personnel losses after the Lingxu Pavilion battle, making the recruitment of new talents a pressing need. Despite her resentment, Rong Su decided to bide her time.
Xuan Ye advised her to remain calm, predicting that Mei Ying’s eagerness for success would lead to oversights, creating an opportune moment to defeat him. Meanwhile, Nalan Yue (formerly Lin Jing) decided to commence his cultivation. Mo Huan transmitted the incantations of the Command to the Dark Soldiers Skill and arranged for Dark Soldiers to aid him.
However, the training for this skill was extremely perilous, requiring Nalan Yue to endure constant bites from venomous insects and, more importantly, to completely dissipate his existing internal energy to reshape his body. Only by surviving this ordeal could he achieve nirvana and be reborn; otherwise, he would be crippled for life. Mei Xueman, worried about Nalan Yue, was stopped by Ling Sect disciples from searching for him.
Cang Qi arrived, instructing the disciples not to impede Mo Huan's guests and telling Mei Xueman to return, assuring her Nalan Yue was safe but unable to disclose his whereabouts. The backlash from the Command to the Dark Soldiers Skill intensified, leaving Nalan Yue with a persistent high fever and excruciating pain. When an elder from the Tang School attacked him, Nalan Yue found himself unable to gather his internal energy.
Mo Huan intervened, saving him and explaining that the Chihua Pill within him would use him as a host, and practicing the skill meant sacrificing all his previous internal energy to achieve greater power, akin to a phoenix rising from the ashes. Mo Huan warned him that if he gave up, he would remain an invalid, unable to avenge his mother and Lingxu Pavilion or fight Rong Jingfeng.
Nalan Yue, undeterred, affirmed his resolve to seek justice and witness the villains confess their sins. Mei Xueman tried to comfort the tormented Nalan Yue, who was pushing her away. She handed him Rong Hua's hairpin, an heirloom from Rong Hua's mother, recounting Rong Hua’s worries about him and her enduring love. Nalan Yue quieted down, lost in thought. Mo Huan tasked Cang Qi and Lu Yizhou with assisting Nalan Yue's cause.
Cang Qi reported that the Red Flame Lotuses transplanted from Lingxu Pavilion’s cold cave had successfully taken root, and they were now awaiting their blooming period to concoct the antidote, which was crucial for Nalan Yue’s survival and for Ruohan's peace. Lu Yizhou, having learned of Dragon Howl City's external recruitment, dispatched covert agents into the Hall of Sickness and eliminated the Hall of Emptiness's informants in the Northern Wastelands, marking the first step in their revenge plan.
Eight Hall of Emptiness disciples had infiltrated the Northern Wastelands to gather intelligence; seven were brutally murdered overnight, their bodies displaying bizarre, subtle wounds, Chihua Pill marks on their chests, and evidence of insect bites, indicating fatal internal injuries. The sole survivor was in a coma, delirious, repeatedly muttering about "karma for killing the Nalan family."
Rong Su, deeply suspicious, then overheard a new disciple, Yun, mentioning that mysterious individuals in the Northern Wastelands had been selling rare ice crystals capable of catalyzing growth, often used to cultivate "two-life flowers." Rong Jingfeng, who was accompanying Zi Yan and happened to pass by, was alarmed upon hearing this. Zi Yan quickly instructed Xiaoxiao to take Yun away, unaware of the subtle, knowing smile on Yun’s face. Rong Jingfeng recognized "two-life flowers" as Chihua Pills.
Rong Su believed that the Nalan family was plotting revenge and likely collaborating with the Ling Sect, which was located in the Northern Wastelands. She requested permission to personally lead an investigation into the Northern Wastelands. Rong Jingfeng approved, cautioning her to proceed with extreme care to avoid alarming their targets. Zi Yan, whose health was rapidly deteriorating, made a final request to Rong Jingfeng: that he promise never to let the Hall of Sickness fall into Mei Ying’s hands.
