Love a Lifetime Episode 43 Recap
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Mo Huan had implanted an offspring worm into Rong Hua, explaining that this parasitic worm was completely different from the Command to the Dark Soldiers Skill. With Rong Hua as her puppet, dealing with Nalan Yue would be easy. Mo Huan warned Rong Hua that if she wished to die, she wouldn't let Rong Su be alone, threatening to kill Rong Su as well, so the two sisters could reunite with their father in hell.
Rong Hua questioned Mo Huan’s true motives, suggesting that if her goal was merely to control Nalan Yue, she could simply imprison Rong Hua without resorting to the offspring worm. Mo Huan acknowledged Rong Hua's intelligence, then commanded her to kill Mei Ying and bring back his head. This act, Mo Huan stated, would serve as a public declaration of Rong Hua's allegiance to the Ling Sect.
Mei Ying, imprisoned in the Mei mansion, was still defiant, demanding release and vowing revenge on Nalan Yue for his sister's death. He cursed Nalan Yue for sealing his meridians and declared he would escape and make Nalan Yue pay. Nalan Yue (Lin Jing) confronted Mei Ying, sternly telling him not to speak of Mei Xueman, highlighting her sacrifices for him and accusing Mei Ying of being responsible for her death by framing Nalan Yue.
Nalan Yue refused to kill Mei Ying, honoring his promise to Mei Xueman, but stated that Mei Ying was a mere cripple in his eyes, whether alive or dead. He informed Mei Ying that the Mei mansion gates would no longer be locked, inviting him to leave if he wished, but also warned him that many outside sought his life. Nalan Yue left Mei Ying to choose his own fate. Before leaving, Rong Hua sought to visit Rong Su.
Guan Buzhuo, tasked with guarding Rong Su, blocked Rong Hua, citing Mo Huan's strict orders against visitors. He expressed his dilemma, unable to defy Mo Huan without endangering those he cared for, but subtly warned Rong Hua that Mei Ying was no longer useful to the Ling Sect, implying a deeper meaning behind Mo Huan's command.
Rong Hua, not wanting to implicate Guan Buzhuo, simply asked him to ensure Rong Su's survival while she was away, then stated her necessity to obey Mo Huan's order to kill Mei Ying as the only way to save Rong Su after Mei Xueman's death and Nalan Yue's presence at the Mei mansion. Guan Buzhuo then asked if she would tell Nalan Yue the truth, to which Rong Hua replied that she would bear the burden alone.
He turned away, pretending not to see as Rong Hua entered. Rong Hua found Rong Su, who, weakened and confined, urged her sister to seize any chance to escape, fearing she would become a burden and that Mo Huan was using her to control Rong Hua.
Rong Hua rejected the idea of leaving, asserting that Dragon Howl City was their home and that by staying close to Mo Huan, they could discover her weaknesses and find a way to defeat her, which would require strategy rather than brute force. Rong Hua also mentioned learning moves in Lingxu Pavilion that could relieve her cold toxins and boost her martial arts with coldness, suggesting they brainstorm Mo Huan's weaknesses.
Rong Su then revealed her observations: the absence of guards, the lack of Mo Huan and many Ling Sect disciples, and Jinque's troubled demeanor when delivering medicine. This led Rong Su to believe that Mo Huan was plotting something significant, possibly related to an attack on the Ling Sect's main stronghold, the Northern Wilderness.
She believed Mo Huan was planning a major move that required her personal presence and many disciples, suggesting this was her "way" to deal with Mo Huan. Nalan Yue received urgent news that Rong Hua and Rong Su had both gone missing. Messengers from Bai Su reported that Mo Huan was certainly responsible and had located the sisters in Dragon Howl City. Bai Su believed Mo Huan intended to use Rong Hua as leverage against Nalan Yue.
Nalan Yue, deeply concerned, immediately prepared to go to Dragon Howl City, instructing Cangqi to guard Mei Ying. He refused offers of assistance from others, emphasizing the need for discretion. Just as he was about to leave the Mei mansion, Rong Hua suddenly appeared. Rong Hua rushed into Nalan Yue's arms, expressing relief at seeing him again.
She gave a partially true account of Rong Su's critical condition in Dragon Howl City, explaining that she had escaped to seek his help in rescuing her sister, stressing Mo Huan's impatience. Nalan Yue, overjoyed by her return, was completely unaware of any deception. He assured her he would help, confessing his relief at her presence.
Rong Hua then prepared a meal for him, during which Nalan Yue fondly reminisced about their happy past in Dragon Howl City and expressed his wish for a simple life with her. He asked about Mei Xueman's death, and Rong Hua confirmed it was related to the Ling Sect's pursuit of Mei Ying, whom Mei Xueman had died saving.
Rong Hua then shifted the conversation back to rescuing Rong Su, and Nalan Yue began outlining a plan involving Dragon Howl City's forces and the Nalan family. Suddenly, Nalan Yue collapsed, having been drugged by Rong Hua. As he lay unconscious, Rong Hua apologized tearfully, acknowledging that their idyllic future had become an impossible dream, and that by the time he awoke, everything would be over. Rong Hua, carrying her sword, confronted Mei Ying.
He was shocked to see her, realizing she was there to kill him on Mo Huan's orders, the very person he had hoped would save him. Mei Ying pleaded for his life, offering to reveal how to deal with Mo Huan. Rong Hua accused him of choosing the wrong path by not hiding after leaving Dragon Howl City, asserting that his death was for Lingxu Pavilion and Nalan Yue's mother, and that even if she didn't kill him, others would.
Nalan Yue, having prematurely woken from the drug, rushed in to find Mei Ying severely wounded. He tried to stop Rong Hua, arguing that while Mei Ying deserved death and his continued existence would harm more people, she shouldn't be the one to kill him. Rong Hua ignored him, revealing that she had drugged him, knowing he had mastered the Command to the Dark Soldiers Skill, and had intended to kill Mei Ying and leave before he awoke.
She then delivered a fatal blow to Mei Ying, killing him instantly, while Ling Sect disciples appeared and engaged Nalan Yue, preventing him from further intervention. Rong Hua then turned to leave. Nalan Yue, reeling from her calculated actions, tried to hold her back, but she pulled away, telling him to let go if he still loved her, insisting she had to handle this.
Deeply disturbed by her transformation from her previously pure and kind self to a ruthless one, Nalan Yue could only watch as she departed, heartbroken. After completing her mission, Rong Hua returned to Dragon Howl City to report to Mo Huan. She fought her way through some Ling Sect disciples to demand an audience, but was informed by Jinque that Mo Huan was not in the city.
Rong Hua then visited Rong Su, who expressed relief that Rong Hua was safe but urged her to escape, worried that she was a burden and that Mo Huan was using her. Rong Hua rejected the idea of leaving, declaring Dragon Howl City their home and reiterating her belief that they could find Mo Huan's weaknesses by staying close to her.
Rong Su noticed the unusual quietness in the city, with no guards at the door and many Ling Sect disciples missing. Rong Hua confirmed she hadn't seen Mo Huan since her return and observed the significant reduction in Ling Sect forces. Rong Su, recalling Jinque's troubled expression when delivering medicine, speculated that Mo Huan was orchestrating a major move.
They both concluded that Mo Huan must be absent from Dragon Howl City to personally lead a large force to attack the Ling Sect's main stronghold in the Northern Wilderness. Lu Yizhou, anxious for news of Rong Su, often sat alone by a chessboard, lost in thought. Bai Su observed his melancholic state, remarking on his emotional reticence in pursuing love, and urged him to be brave in the present moment to avoid future regrets.
He also expressed hope that the newly completed secret tunnel would never have to be used, fearing another battle. Meanwhile, Mo Huan, moving with spectral speed, effortlessly infiltrated the Ling Sect's main headquarters in the Northern Wilderness. She swiftly dismantled the elaborate traps and mechanisms Nalan Yue had set up and injured the clan members guarding the Sacred Hall. Yun Xu arrived to confront her but was ultimately overpowered and killed.
As chaos erupted, Bai Su bravely stayed behind to confront Mo Huan, urging Lu Yizhou to lead the Nalan clan members to safety through the newly constructed secret tunnel. Lu Yizhou expressed his determination to return and help Bai Su after ensuring the clan's escape. However, as Lu Yizhou and the Nalan clan emerged from the tunnel, they were ambushed by Guan Buzhuo and a detachment of Ling Sect disciples who had been waiting outside.
Guan Buzhuo, while preferring them to surrender peacefully, demanded their surrender, but the Nalan clan defiantly vowed to fight to the death. Just as a fierce battle ensued, Lin Jing swiftly arrived. In a blur of motion, he precisely targeted the pressure points of all the Ling Sect disciples, immobilizing them.
Guan Buzhuo was astonished, having never imagined that Lin Jing had mastered the Command to the Dark Soldiers Skill to such a degree that he could contend with Mo Huan. He felt a sense of relief, believing that his Senior Sister Ruohan could now rest in peace, as Lin Jing no longer needed his protection. Lin Jing explained that he had rushed there upon hearing that Mo Huan was moving north from Dragon Howl City, sensing trouble.
He regretted arriving late, but Guan Buzhuo assured him that most Nalan clan members had escaped through the secret tunnel, though Bai Su was still fighting Mo Huan alone to buy them time. Guan Buzhuo then warned Lin Jing about Mo Huan's ruthless tactics, attributing her fearlessness to having no personal attachments or cares.
He cautioned that while Lin Jing possessed formidable power, his deep concern for his family and loved ones made him vulnerable, suggesting that victory belonged to whoever could control the other's emotional lifeline. Lin Jing countered that Mo Huan had always been the aggressor, relentlessly pursuing them even if they retreated into seclusion. Lin Jing rushed into the Sacred Hall and found Bai Su severely injured.
Bai Su urgently warned him to be cautious of Mo Huan, revealing that she had cultivated evil arts and her powers had multiplied. Mo Huan then appeared, provocatively gloating that Lin Jing's arrival was perfectly timed. She taunted him, claiming that he could not conquer the Ling Sect by killing a few disciples, and asserted that all would be under her control.
Lin Jing defiantly stated that even if she killed every member of the Nalan family, more would rise to fight her, and dismissed her claim of invincibility. Mo Huan then mockingly asked if he had seen Rong Hua, implying Rong Hua had not told him the full truth of her predicament.
Lin Jing, enraged, denounced Mo Huan's attempts to drive a wedge between him and Rong Hua by forcing Rong Hua to kill Mei Ying with Rong Su's life at stake. Mo Huan retorted that the killing of Mei Ying was merely the beginning, and that Lin Jing and Rong Hua were destined for separation in life or death.
As Lin Jing lunged with his sword, Mo Huan surprisingly made no attempt to defend herself, allowing the blade to pierce her body without a flicker of pain. At that very moment, far away in Dragon Howl City, Rong Hua experienced a sudden, sharp discomfort. Mo Huan stood her ground, smiling, as Lin Jing wounded her again, this time slashing her neck. To everyone's horror, the wound instantly healed, leaving no trace.
Realizing the gravity of the situation and recalling Guan Buzhuo's earlier warning about Mo Huan's dark powers, Lin Jing quickly withdrew his attack. Mo Huan continued to taunt him, hinting at Rong Hua's vulnerability to her control. As Lin Jing retreated with Bai Su, Mo Huan dispatched a disciple to follow them, while she confidently declared that Nalan Yue might escape her control, but Rong Hua could not.
Meanwhile, a servant rushed to Rong Hua, reporting that Rong Su had been convulsing for half an hour and no one in the city could help her, urging Rong Hua to examine her.
