Love a Lifetime Episode 8 Recap
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Lin Jing and Rong Hua walked among the blooming flowers, pondering how to uncover the long-held secrets between their families. Lin Jing noted that the Red Flame and White Snow flowers, which produce the Chihua Pill and its antidote, are truly special. Rong Hua added that her father always said these rare treasures were the very foundation of Dragon Howl City.
She expressed her desire to obtain the antidote for her mother once it was ready, but worried because only her father knew the precise method, and her sister, Rong Su, usually handled its escort. They needed a plan that would bypass both her father and sister. Lin Jing thanked Rong Hua for helping him conceal his identity and for alleviating many troubles for Lingxu Pavilion.
Rong Hua waved off his thanks, stating that their priority was for Lingxu Pavilion and Dragon Howl City to unite against Mo Huan. She then voiced her confusion about the lingering grudges between the two factions, wondering if her father had offended the Master of Lingxu Pavilion. Lin Jing admitted he too wished to resolve the conflict and revealed that he had asked his own Master, whose reaction was peculiar. Unbeknownst to them, Bai Weizhi was hidden nearby, listening.
He reflected on his own knowledge, believing Rong Jingfeng to be ambitious and cruel, having secretly coveted the Nalan family's heirloom, the Chihua Pill. He concluded that Rong Jingfeng had seized the opportunity to kill Lin Jing's father and take the pill. Meanwhile, Rong Su, after deliberately sending Lu Yizhou away, met with her subordinate, Xuan Ye.
Xuan Ye expressed concern for her safety, but Rong Su ordered him to return to Dragon Howl City immediately and spread the news throughout the martial world that she had seriously injured Mo Huan. She wanted everyone to know that it was Rong Su, the Master of the Hall of Emptiness, who had defeated the once unbeatable Supreme Master Mo Huan.
Xuan Ye advised her to return to the city for treatment, but Rong Su refused, claiming she intended to stay longer to investigate the mysterious Lu Yizhou, which might help uncover Lin Jing's true identity. She assured Xuan Ye she would return once healed and strictly warned him not to disclose her injury to Rong Jingfeng. When Xuan Ye cautiously questioned if her real reasons for staying were truly just recovery and investigation, Rong Su sharply rebuked him.
Upon hearing Xuan Ye's news, Rong Jingfeng was ecstatic. He publicly lauded Rong Su, proclaiming her contribution as immense for buying valuable time for Dragon Howl City. The Hall of Life disciples, emboldened by the news, cheered Rong Su's name. Standing just outside the hall, Rong Hua overheard the commotion and felt a heavy burden on her heart. In the Snow Union, Liuli's curiosity ran wild as she observed the leader meticulously tending to a mysterious patient.
The leader warned her that some things were better left unknown. The patient was none other than the severely wounded Mo Huan. Her recent injury at Rong Su's hands had solidified her conviction: to truly master the Command to the Dark Soldiers Skill, the Chihua Pill, capable of three life cycles, was absolutely vital.
She instructed her disciple, the Snow Union leader, to quickly finalize a deal with Rong Su, proposing an exchange of the Chihua Pill's antidote for all the secrets of Lingxu Pavilion. Rong Jingfeng convened an assembly of Dragon Howl City's key decision-makers. He expressed deep concern about Mo Huan potentially making a comeback, stressing the paramount importance of ensuring the antidote's timely production and safe distribution.
He acknowledged the previous year's method of Hall of Emptiness disciples delivering the antidote to various sects, but worried that such a predictable routine could be exploited. To prevent any loopholes, he declared a change: this year, all antidote recipients would be summoned to Dragon Howl City for direct distribution. He tasked Xuan Ye with this critical assignment, as Rong Su was currently absent.
With the blooming season imminent, Rong Jingfeng announced his decision to personally oversee the guarding of the flower garden and the antidote's creation, allowing no one else to be present. Later, Lin Jing learned from Rong Hua that only Rong Jingfeng knew the antidote's manufacturing method. Lin Jing, recalling his mother's words that the Chihua Pill originated with the Nalan family, found it peculiar that his family was unaware of the antidote method, casting doubt on his mother's statements.
They speculated that Mo Huan might also know the detoxification process, which would explain Rong Jingfeng's anxiety. As they looked at the blooming flowers under the night sky, Rong Jingfeng approached. He urged them to return to the city due to the chilly night air. Rong Hua, seizing the moment, asked if the antidote was truly made from the White Snow Lotus. Rong Jingfeng evasively replied that it was a top secret he would reveal when the time was right.
Back at the Mei family residence, an enraged Mei Ying accused his sister, Mei Xueman, of colluding with outsiders, lying to him, and burning down a large section of the plum forest. Mei Xueman defended herself, reminding him that Mrs. Lin had accepted her as a foster daughter, providing the Mei family a powerful backer, so their sacrifice of the Chihua Pill was not in vain. Mei Ying remained unconvinced, asserting that this wasn't a sustainable solution.
He lamented their family's decline, attributing it to their own martial incompetence and reliance on others, emphasizing that their historical strength lay in unique formations like the Plum Blossom Spell, not martial arts. He then pressed Mei Xueman on why Nalan Yue proposed they become sworn siblings instead of marrying. Mei Xueman stated her choice was voluntary, as she preferred Nalan Yue's appreciation over his resentment.
Touched by his sister's plight, Mei Ying vowed to diligently study the Plum Blossom Spell, declaring his ambition to one day make Nalan Yue regret his decision. He then announced he had to leave for a few days to resolve a secret matter that could become a significant problem if left unattended. Rong Su then met Master Xiao, who presented her with a newly forged knife, an identical replacement for Lu Yizhou's. Lu Yizhou approached, questioning her cold demeanor.
Rong Su claimed the knife settled their obligations and announced her return to Dragon Howl City the next day. Lu Yizhou, sensing her true feelings, stated he was also headed that way to seek Lin Jing's treatment for his Ling Sect injuries and suggested they travel together. Rong Su subtly agreed, confirming their departure for the next day. Rong Su's subordinate reported that Mei Ying had received her confidential letter and was rushing to their location.
Rong Su then revealed her meticulous plan. She recounted how the prominent Mei family had fallen due to the betrayal of their vice head, a master sword-forger, who conspired with the Tang Sect. This vice head then changed his identity and rose to power. Her subordinate realized that the cunning Master Xiao was the treacherous vice head.
Rong Su explained that since Rong Jingfeng was personally distributing the antidotes in the city this year, she had to create a situation where the antidote would be sent out. Her plan was to trap Master Xiao outside the city, forcing Dragon Howl City to send his dose to him, creating an opportunity for her to seize it. She callously stated her extensive preparations were precisely for others to be sacrificed when needed.
Anticipating an investigation into Master Xiao's inevitable death, she confirmed that the perfect scapegoat, Mei Ying, was already en route. She explained that Mei Ying held a grudge because Dragon Howl City had cruelly rejected his plea for the Chihua Pill for his dying father, choosing the Tang Sect instead. She had suspected Mei Ying's role in the recent killing of the Tang Sect leader but refrained from exposing him, saving him as a strategic piece for this very moment.
With her plan set, she commanded action: she would detain Lu Yizhou, while her subordinate would ensure Dragon Howl City dispatched the antidote. Within the heavily guarded Dragon Howl City, the antidote distribution was meticulously orchestrated. A guard expressed concern to Rong Jingfeng that Rong Su and Master Xiao had not yet arrived, citing a report that they had altered their route due to Rong Su's injuries.
Rong Jingfeng dismissed the worries, confident that the ambitious Rong Su would not jeopardize an opportunity to claim credit. Nearby, Lin Jing observed the heightened security. Seizing an opportunity, he feigned ignorance to Bai Weizhi, questioning why Rong Jingfeng collected the leaves of the Chihua Pill if only the petals were used for the antidote. Annoyed, Bai Weizhi fell for the trick, inadvertently confirming Lin Jing’s guess. Realizing he had been tricked, Bai Weizhi grew agitated.
Pleased, Lin Jing pushed further, and the exasperated Bai Weizhi revealed the entire process: the antidote could not be taken orally. First, a silver needle seals the recipient's heart meridian. Then, the middle finger is cut, and the medicine is poured into the wound. Finally, internal force is used to catalyze the antidote, sending it straight to the heart. Lin Jing listened intently, now armed with the critical secret.
