Love Better Than Immortality Episode 32 Recap
> Love Better Than Immortality Recap
Leng Ning, contemplating the idea of wearing women's clothes as discussed previously, expressed a preference for her current masculine attire, fearing that looking pretty would attract too much unwanted attention. Suddenly, Qin Liufeng arrived at her door, seeking to apologize for his previous behavior and bearing a gift. He explained that his gift, a dress, was a sincere gesture, hoping she would accept it as a step towards their mutual understanding.
Though Leng Ning initially rejected the dress as "ragged clothes" and told him to leave, she quickly reopened the door to retrieve it, leaving Qin Liufeng bewildered. He then stood outside, practicing compliments, struggling to find the right words to describe her anticipated beauty. Before he could perfect his speech, Leng Ning emerged, transformed by the simple dress, which seemed to gain a soul as she wore it.
Qin Liufeng was utterly mesmerized, momentarily speechless, and even wondered if he was dreaming. Leng Ning found his reaction amusing, playfully telling him not to joke and to focus on their important matters. Xiao Bai, having retrieved an important account book from a restaurant by breaking a back window—a method quite unlike his usual disdain for such tactics—presented it to Feng Caicai. The book contained all the business records of the Eight Immortals Mansion.
The restaurant owner, having discovered the broken window, immediately reported it to Mr. Shi, who was furious with his subordinate, the proprietress, for the lapse in security, lamenting his earlier reluctance to eliminate her when given the chance, as she had immediately caused trouble. Xiao Bai and Feng Caicai then took the account book to Qin Liufeng and Leng Ning, finding Qin Liufeng completely captivated by Leng Ning's new appearance.
Feng Caicai playfully remarked on Qin Liufeng's obvious admiration for Leng Ning. Xiao Bai proposed that they go to Eight Immortals City to further observe the situation. Sensing an opportunity to provide Qin Liufeng and Leng Ning with some privacy, Feng Caicai readily agreed to accompany Xiao Bai. Qin Liufeng offered a silent gesture of gratitude to them as they departed.
Chun Hua and Shangguan Qiuyue shared an intimate moment in the grass, Chun Hua playfully likening herself to a "small loach" and Shangguan Qiuyue to a "white loach." Shangguan Qiuyue relished their time together, expressing a desire for such happiness every day, which Chun Hua eagerly made him promise. Chun Hua, feeling restless on the mountain, suggested they go down for a stroll, remarking that she now preferred the beautiful, vibrant lotus to dandelions.
Shangguan Qiuyue agreed, teasingly hoping she wouldn't discard any clothes this time. On their way to the city, Chun Hua worried about being seen by others, but Shangguan Qiuyue confidently assured her he could disguise them. He transformed himself into a passerby they had recently encountered. However, a young child soon approached, mistaking Shangguan Qiuyue for his father and questioning where he had gone.
The child then spotted Chun Hua and, assuming his "dad" was with another woman, threatened to tell his mother. Shangguan Qiuyue menacingly threatened to cut out the child's tongue, terrifying the boy, who fled, labeling Shangguan Qiuyue a "bad man" and vowing his real father would exact revenge. Chun Hua chastised Shangguan Qiuyue for scaring the child, to which he flippantly suggested taking the boy to Thousand Moon Cave as their son and giving him medicine to forget.
Chun Hua was horrified by such a "madman" idea of "grabbing a son," prompting Shangguan Qiuyue to laugh and propose they simply have many children of their own, which Chun Hua playfully chided him for. Before continuing their outing, Chun Hua also made him remove his mustache. Later, Chun Hua and Shangguan Qiuyue ventured into a jade shop, feeling it was safer than the street and less likely to encounter Xiao Bai. Chun Hua immediately inquired about couple jade pendants.
Her eyes lit up when she found a white jade pendant with Shangguan Qiuyue's name engraved on it, remarking on her "sharp eyes." Shangguan Qiuyue, pleased, immediately took the pendant and attempted to leave without paying. The shopkeeper quickly intervened, demanding payment, only for both Chun Hua and Shangguan Qiuyue to realize they had no money on them. Chun Hua tried to arrange credit, but the shopkeeper refused.
Shangguan Qiuyue, growing impatient, declared he would take it by force, even suggesting he "can grab it," which provoked the shopkeeper to accuse him of intent to "kill and rob." Seeing Shangguan Qiuyue's eyes darken with murderous intent, Chun Hua quickly stepped in, calming the shopkeeper and apologetically explaining that her "brother" was "insane." However, she then realized she also lacked funds.
Shangguan Qiuyue, amused, retorted that she must also be "insane" for being with him, a point Chun Hua conceded. Despite their predicament, Shangguan Qiuyue insisted on obtaining the jade pendant Chun Hua had chosen for him. Chun Hua agreed to return to fetch the money, instructing Shangguan Qiuyue to "be obedient" and wait patiently in the shop. Xiao Bai and Feng Caicai continued their investigation at the Eight Immortals Mansion, observing for any unusual activity.
They soon encountered Li Yu, burdened with a large load of herbs. Feng Caicai questioned him, asking why the Eight Immortals Mansion was acquiring so many herbs when they already had an abundance. A visibly agitated Li Yu revealed that a major incident had occurred in Thousand Moon Cave: one of its star deputy chiefs had led a rebellion, collaborating with the remaining disciples from Legend Valley to severely injure Shangguan Qiuyue, who was now missing.
Li Yu added that Mr. Bu Er had been delighted by this news, viewing it as a lucrative "business opportunity" to buy up all the herbs in the city and then sell them at an inflated price, even if it meant earning "devil's money." Xiao Bai, deeply concerned upon hearing about the Thousand Moon Cave rebellion, immediately inquired about Chun Hua.
Li Yu, while having no specific news about her, grimly speculated that if Shangguan Qiuyue was missing, those close to him would likely face a similarly grim fate. The devastating news of Chun Hua's potential danger caused Xiao Bai to become violently agitated. Overwhelmed by distress, his eyes reddened as he seemed to become possessed by a dark energy. He muttered despairingly, seeing her possible peril as the consequence of her choice to align with "the devil."
In a moment of intense emotional turmoil, he cut his hand with a knife, and with bloodied lips, he recited a sorrowful line about willows and spring flowers reminding him of his hatred, wondering when he would meet her again. He then declared that if Chun Hua survived, he would settle scores with her after personally eliminating Shangguan Qiuyue. Following this, he collapsed, spitting blood.
As Chun Hua headed back to retrieve money, she encountered Gu Wan, who claimed to have lost his martial arts and become a "useless man." He informed her that Shangguan Qiuyue was merely using her, and if she doubted him, she could have Shangguan Qiuyue kill him, as he was now powerless to resist.
Gu Wan further asserted that he had intentionally allowed her to escape Thousand Moon Cave previously, seeing a reflection of his own "simple and emotional" nature in her. He recounted his own past desperation in Thousand Moon Cave, explaining it was solely to make Ye Yan understand his love, and warned Chun Hua not to suffer a tragic fate like his own by trusting an undeserving man.
Convinced by Gu Wan's words, a heartbroken Chun Hua wandered aimlessly through the streets. Meanwhile, Feng Caicai, accompanied by Qin Liufeng and Leng Ning, spotted Chun Hua alone. Qin Liufeng approached her, revealing Xiao Bai's intense longing for her and his critical condition, having spit blood and fainted from extreme worry over the Thousand Moon Cave rebellion. Chun Hua was visibly shocked and deeply concerned by this news.
At that moment, Shangguan Qiuyue appeared, demanding to know what Qin Liufeng was doing with Chun Hua, accusing him of illicit intentions. Chun Hua sharply told Shangguan Qiuyue it was none of his concern. Noticing Chun Hua's coldness and sudden temper, Shangguan Qiuyue suspiciously suggested that she and Qin Liufeng were mutually attracted, implying he had interrupted their private moment. Angered, Chun Hua defiantly admitted it.
Shangguan Qiuyue then forcibly pulled Chun Hua away, returning with her to Thousand Moon Cave. A heated argument ensued. Shangguan Qiuyue angrily demanded to know what Qin Liufeng had "fed" her to make her treat him so coldly, accusing her of faking affection only to manipulate him. Chun Hua retorted that he was the one who desired a "puppet" he could easily control, not a living person, revealing that "he just told me everything that you did to me."
Shangguan Qiuyue dismissed this as a lie, branding her a "fool" and claiming Qin Liufeng, being from Fengming Manor, knew nothing. He then suspected Xiao Bai of maliciously stirring up trouble between them, calling Xiao Bai ignoble and unworthy. However, Chun Hua clarified that neither Xiao Bai nor Qin Liufeng had revealed these truths to her; it was Gu Wan. Xiao Bai lay unconscious, prompting Mr. Bu Er to begin treating him. Feng Caicai, however, harbored suspicions.
While she couldn't refuse Mr. Bu Er, given that Li Yu had summoned him, all their previous investigations pointed towards the Eight Immortals Mansion. She feared that if Mr. Shi truly was connected to the mansion, he might intend to harm Xiao Bai. Mr. Bu Er examined Xiao Bai, confirming his pulse was stable and there were no internal injuries to his heart or lungs.
He attributed Xiao Bai's condition to intense worry over Chun Hua, causing his vital qi to go awry and blood to rush upwards, advising that rest would restore his energy. Mr. Bu Er then prepared a "spirit-quieting decoction" to help Xiao Bai. Feng Caicai intervened, stating that while the decoction would calm him, Xiao Bai needed to remain alert, and she subtly declined further medical assistance, confident that his martial arts training would soon lead to his recovery.
Mr. Bu Er, still insistent, warned about potential complications, but Leng Ning then "accidentally" dropped and shattered the bowl of decoction. Shortly after, Xiao Bai stirred awake, immediately asking for Chun Hua and attempting to rise to go to her. Just then, Qin Liufeng entered, reassuring Xiao Bai that he had indeed seen Chun Hua, and she was "safe and fine," which brought immense relief to Xiao Bai. They then decided to return to Fengming Manor.
