Love a Lifetime Episode 37 Recap
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Liuli waited for Xuan Ye in his room. As they sat together, envisioning their future, Liuli shared her plan to buy a large mansion in Jiangnan with her savings and invited Xuan Ye to join her there if he had no other plans. Xuan Ye, who rarely smiled, agreed that he would definitely seek her out if the opportunity arose. Rong Su wrestled with a difficult choice between family loyalty and justice.
She had considered revealing the truth to Rong Jingfeng. However, her father expressed regret that Bai Su was nearing his end, lamenting the waste of his martial arts expertise. Rong Jingfeng wished Bai Su could have been a useful pawn against Mo Huan, causing Rong Su to remain silent. Rong Jingfeng then lectured Rong Su on the harsh realities of the martial arts world, where only the strong survive, and implied she needed to experience setbacks to understand.
Later, Bai Su, accompanied by various martial artists, confronted Rong Jingfeng. Bai Weizhi demanded to know why Rong Jingfeng had poisoned his master. Rong Jingfeng dismissed this as an attempt to stir up trouble, claiming Bai Su was unwell and delusional.
However, Bai Su immediately exposed the truth to everyone present: Rong Jingfeng, a former disciple of Mo Huan, was responsible for the destruction of Flower Sea and the murder of several sect leaders, crimes he had framed the Ling Sect and Lingxu Pavilion for. Rong Jingfeng had tried to silence Bai Su, who had uncovered these secrets, by poisoning him, but Bai Weizhi had cleverly switched the decoction. Enraged, the gathered martial artists vowed to avenge their fallen leaders.
Rong Jingfeng attempted to use force to suppress them, ordering his guards to drive out the "trouble-makers." But Rong Su intervened, revealing she had already ordered all Dragon Howl City disciples to withdraw. Rong Jingfeng angrily questioned her betrayal, asking why she would invite trouble and defy her own father, who had spent his life planning for Dragon Howl City. Rong Su knelt, pleading with him to turn back.
She reminded him of his own words about making decisive choices for the city's future and cited Rong Hua's belief that true power comes from integrity, not false reputation, emphasizing that Rong Hua had cleared Lingxu Pavilion's name to prevent him from heading down a path of no return. Rong Jingfeng accused her of being outrageous and regretted bringing her back from Mo Huan.
When others accused Rong Jingfeng of being selfish and holding the Chihua Pill as leverage to control the sects, Rong Su tried to protect her father, but the sects were resolute, declaring Rong Jingfeng's crimes unforgivable. Seeing the resolute opposition and Rong Su's determination to protect him, Rong Jingfeng conceded defeat, asking for his daughter and Dragon Howl City to be spared.
Rong Su then declared, before all present, that her father would abdicate as City Master, and she would manage all city affairs. He would spend the remainder of his life imprisoned in the city dungeon, and if he ever tried to escape, she would personally end his life. She entrusted the prison key to Bai Su, and the crowd agreed to spare Rong Jingfeng's life in light of Rong Su's resolve.
Upon hearing the news, Rong Hua and Lin Jing expressed relief that Rong Jingfeng seemed to have repented. Lin Jing, now known as Nalan Yue, dispatched a secret message to Yun Xu, instructing him to evacuate all Nalan clan members from the Ling Sect immediately. He then tasked Cang Qi with finding a suitable, safe location for those who wished to settle down rather than fight.
Nalan Yue informed his clan that he intended to attack the Ling Sect and offered them a choice: join him in battle or settle in the new location. Although some were hesitant, many, including Cang Qi, declared their unwavering support for Nalan Yue. Meanwhile, Mo Huan, having anticipated Nalan Yue's defection, had already evacuated the Ling Sect, leaving only Guan Buzhuo and a small contingent behind. Her subordinate assured her that Guan Buzhuo would hold the fort.
However, Mo Huan expressed concern about Rong Su's collaboration with Rong Hua, which led to Bai Su's safe departure, the clearing of Lingxu Pavilion's name, and Rong Jingfeng's imprisonment. Mei Ying, who had been missing for months, deliberately leaked his whereabouts to the Snow Union because he desperately needed the Chihua Pill antidote. He presented himself to Mo Huan, seeking a way out in exchange for a cunning strategy.
Mei Ying revealed his "pledge of allegiance," explaining that Bai Su's influence stemmed from his disciples, particularly the Wang twins, who monopolized information in the martial arts world. He proposed a plan to undermine Bai Su by destroying the Wang twins' credibility. The opportunity lay in Rong Jingfeng; Bai Su had pledged to keep him imprisoned, and if that promise was broken, Bai Su's reputation would be severely compromised.
Mei Ying presented a detailed map of Dragon Howl City to Mo Huan, outlining his plan to release Rong Jingfeng. As part of Mei Ying's scheme, he leaked his whereabouts, leading Rong Su and her disciples to intercept him. Mo Huan appeared to protect Mei Ying, scoffing at the "youngsters" challenging her. Bai Su then arrived, revealing that their true objective was to stall Mo Huan, giving Nalan Yue time to attack the Ling Sect.
Realizing she had been outmaneuvered, Mo Huan eventually retreated with her followers. Bai Su stopped his disciples from giving chase, noting that her sudden withdrawal was suspicious and likely a trap. Lu Yizhou agreed and urged Bai Su to remain in the Northern Wastelands to help Rong Hua and Nalan Yue with the Avatar Soldier Art antidote. Simultaneously, Nalan Yue and his followers stormed the Ling Sect. Guan Buzhuo, leading the resistance, was confronted by Nalan Yue.
Acknowledging that Guan Buzhuo had previously saved his life, Nalan Yue understood his difficult position, being bound by Mo Huan's orders and a promise to his late mother, Lin Ruohan, to protect him. Torn between his loyalties, Guan Buzhuo chose to wound himself, allowing Nalan Yue to pass. He urged Nalan Yue to find a new path for the Ling Sect and the Nalan family, one not solely reliant on violence.
Back at the Ling Sect, Nalan Yue was elected the new Nalan clan leader by his people. He solemnly pledged, holding his late mother Lin Ruohan’s pea jade pendant, to cleanse the chaotic martial arts world and protect the Nalan family, upholding justice. In the ensuing chaos, Mo Huan engaged Bai Su, and while they fought, she subtly stole the prison key.
Mei Ying, using the map he’d given Mo Huan, directed two of his previously embedded Hall of Life disciples to abduct Rong Jingfeng from his cell. Rong Jingfeng fiercely resisted, not wanting to be taken by the "traitor," but was overpowered and taken out of Dragon Howl City. After the dust settled, Bai Weizhi was filled with regret, realizing his carelessness in entrusting the key to Bai Su.
Jing Yuan investigated Rong Jingfeng’s cell, finding signs of a struggle, which led him to conclude that Rong Jingfeng had been forcibly abducted. It was discovered that the two missing Hall of Life disciples were, in fact, Mei Ying's loyal subordinates who had skillfully avoided detection during previous purges.
Bai Weizhi instructed Jing Yuan to secure Dragon Howl City while he himself departed to search for Rong Jingfeng, stressing the importance of keeping the escape a secret to prevent further backlash. The backlash from the Avatar Soldier Art became increasingly severe, causing Nalan Yue to succumb to demonic possession more frequently.
Concerned he might lose control and harm others, he had Cang Qi forge special shackles from fine dark steel, instructing Rong Hua to bind him whenever the poison manifested. Rong Hua reluctantly agreed, while she and Bai Weizhi intensified their efforts to research a new antidote that could truly neutralize the poison without harming the Illusion Butterfly within him. Rong Hua made sure that Dragon Howl City's forces did not enter the Ling Sect to prevent further conflict.
Suddenly, Lu Yizhou arrived with alarming news: rumors were spreading that Rong Jingfeng had escaped Dragon Howl City and was heading to the Northern Wastelands to seek refuge with Rong Su. Consequently, various sects were already converging on the Northern Wastelands. Nalan Yue was surprised, wondering why they hadn't received this intelligence. Rong Hua quickly deduced that their information channels must have been cut off, expressing concern for the safety of the Wang twins. Nalan Yue immediately went to investigate.
