Love Better Than Immortality Episode 35 Recap
> Love Better Than Immortality Recap
Chun Hua is suffering from Quenchless Love, a potent poison with no known antidote. She makes a deal with Qiu Yue to return the Magical Ice Stone to Xiao Bai, who has fallen ill without it and can no longer use his Fengming Sword. In exchange, Chun Hua promises to stay with Qiu Yue until the Quenchless Love poison takes its full effect.
Qiu Yue, having observed her pain as a reaction to the poison, is satisfied, seeing it as confirmation of her true feelings. Chun Hua expresses apprehension about surviving the poison after delivering the stone, but Qiu Yue dismisses her fears, declaring that even if she dies, he will keep her by his side, freezing her in Ice Valley. Chun Hua then calls him a pervert.
Star Deputy Chief Ye reports to Qiu Yue that Chun Hua has been returned to Fengming Manor. Qiu Yue confirms that allowing Xiao Bai to lose the Magical Ice Stone was part of their original strategy, but its return doesn't derail his plans. He explains that forcing Xiao Bai, the Leader of the Wulin Alliance, to depend on Thousand Moon Cave's Magical Ice Stone for his Fengming Sword is strategically amusing.
Qiu Yue also instructs Star Deputy Chief Ye to reveal information about Mr. Shi's recent misbehavior to Xiao Bai, believing such clues are more impactful when revealed. Chun Hua entrusts the Magical Ice Stone to Qin Liufeng, who then transfers it to Xiao Bai using his internal energy. Qin Liufeng immediately deduces that Chun Hua must have made another deal with Qiu Yue.
Chun Hua clarifies that nothing, no condition, is more important than the Fengming Sword's significance to Xiao Bai, ensuring both Xiao Bai's recovery and the legacy of Fengming Swordsmanship are secured. Qin Liufeng then comments on Shangguan Qiuyue's consistent presence whenever Chun Hua is in trouble. He notes the complex and restrictive nature of Thousand Moon Cave's entrance, which usually only allows followers to enter or exit, yet Chun Hua seems to move freely.
Chun Hua quietly reveals that Qiu Yue waits for her at the entrance every time. Qin Liufeng then recounts that he and others witnessed a man in white taking Chun Hua away the previous day, presuming it was Qiu Yue. Upon failing to catch them, they found Xiao Bai collapsed. Qin Liufeng speculates that Xiao Bai may have offended Chun Hua, explaining that he cannot control himself during his attacks, and asks for her forgiveness.
He assures her that Xiao Bai will soon recover and suggests she stay by his side, which Chun Hua agrees to do. The next day, Xiao Bai awakens to find Chun Hua waiting by the table. He instinctively embraces her but quickly pulls back, apologizing for his inappropriate behavior. He realizes the Magical Ice Stone has been returned to him, expressing self-loathing for ultimately failing to escape the influence of Thousand Moon Cave.
Taking a knife, he cuts a piece of paper in half, signifying his decision that it is time to part ways with Chun Hua. He then wonders aloud where he should go, now that everyone else has returned. With Xiao Bai's recovery, everyone celebrates. They visit a black restaurant where Qin Liufeng engages in a playful exchange with the madam, who acknowledges her past as a suspect but claims to be a changed businesswoman.
Feeling uncomfortable, Chun Hua steps out for a walk. Feng Caicai follows her, expressing her gladness at Chun Hua's return and her belief that Xiao Bai will treat her well.
Chun Hua confides in Feng Caicai that they are fundamentally different: Feng Caicai, like others in the martial arts world, upholds Wulin morality, but Chun Hua, unable to practice kung fu and disliking violence, yearns only for a simple, peaceful life and a love that is unreserved and free of calculation or sacrifice.
Feng Caicai explains that Xiao Bai's role as the junior leader of Wulin orthodox sects means he shoulders the responsibility of maintaining order and ensuring the well-being of all, including those without martial arts skills. She argues that the Wulin Alliance works collectively towards this goal.
Chun Hua then brings up Xiao Bai's past willingness to abandon Fengming Swordsmanship and the Magical Ice Stone, pondering if it might be better for him to forsake the rigid adherence to morality and simply be himself. Feng Caicai counters that the Fengming Sword is integral to Xiao Bai's commitment to morality; abandoning it would lead to lifelong guilt, thus validating Chun Hua's action of returning the Magical Ice Stone to him.
As Chun Hua reflects alone in a bamboo grove, Qiu Yue suddenly appears. He playfully teases her for waiting for him and expresses awareness of her discomfort with his coldness and her dislike for life in Thousand Moon Cave. When Chun Hua voices her aversion to staying there, Qiu Yue questions if she regrets their deal and wants to leave Xiao Bai.
Chun Hua retorts that breaking promises is typically his habit, not hers, and assures him she will never regret being with him. Qiu Yue reaffirms his growing love for her, promising to develop an antidote for Quenchless Love within days and take her back to Thousand Moon Cave five days later, citing their agreement. He believes her reaction to Quenchless Love indicates her true feelings, despite her sometimes contradictory words.
Star Deputy Chief Ye reports to Qiu Yue, apologizing for his delay due to escaping the tight surveillance by Fengming Manor disciples in Eight Immortals City. Qiu Yue acknowledges Xiao Bai's strategic deployment of forces in both Eight Immortals City and Fengming Manor but remains confident that the orthodox sects will ultimately destroy each other, leaving Thousand Moon Cave unharmed. He then expresses concern, remembering that Chun Hua dislikes death, and confirms that the desired clues have been disseminated.
Star Deputy Chief Ye informs him that Li Yu, a gambler Qiu Yue previously saved by promising to help his mother, has also gone to meet Feng Caicai. Qiu Yue remarks that Feng Caicai is a good girl and must not be allowed to stay with Xiao Bai, ordering Star Deputy Chief Ye to ensure she is kept away.
Despite Star Deputy Chief Ye's warning about Xiao Bai's strong presence in Eight Immortals City and urging caution, Qiu Yue remains unconcerned. Star Deputy Chief Ye explains his recent preoccupation by mentioning his search for an antidote to Quenchless Love, but Qiu Yue abruptly forbids any further mention of it. Qin Liufeng complains to Leng Ning about having to check accounts, expressing his desire for a leisurely life.
Leng Ning, in response, updates him on the grave situation: Thousand Moon Cave's forces have gathered early, prompting Xiao Bai to strategize with other chiefs for an inevitable fierce battle. She also notes the new clue about Mr. Shi and Thousand Moon Cave's eagerness for conflict, sensing a larger plot.
Amidst their discussion, Feng Caicai proudly announces that she has purchased an interesting book: "Secret Medical Skills" by Medical Sage of Eight Immortals Medicine Hall, specifically the one rumored to contain the making method of puppet silver needles. She explains that she sought it out after seeing other martial arts manuals for sale.
However, Qin Liufeng, who has studied under Medical Sage, quickly identifies numerous errors in the book, even in a simple prescription for spirit-quieting decoction attributed to Mr. Bu Er. He notes the book also lacks any mention of puppet silver needle creation, making Mr. Bu Er highly suspicious.
Shortly after, Qin Liufeng reveals that he overheard Li Yu and the restaurant madam discussing "puppet boys" and discovered a silver needle capable of turning fresh corpses into puppets, leading him to question whether Li Yu or Mr. Bu Er is actually Mr. Shi. A waiter then informs Feng Caicai that a Mr. Li is looking for her. Feng Caicai goes to the bamboo forest to meet Li Yu.
She confronts him about the discovery of silver needles in the restaurant kitchen, questioning how he can deny using them and accusing him of being Mr. Shi. Li Yu implies he is being forced to act against his will, explaining that his loved ones are being threatened. He then provides crucial information, recalling that both Qin Liufeng and Fu Lou previously investigated a man named Zhong collecting fresh corpses, a false surname often derived from a person's real identity.
He advises Feng Caicai to expand her investigation beyond just the restaurant's accounts to include all properties belonging to Eight Immortals Mansion within Eight Immortals City, as Mr. Shi must have become wealthy after the immortality fruit auction. Feng Caicai quickly comprehends the significance of his words. Later, Qin Liufeng, hearing about Feng Caicai's progress, playfully complains to Leng Ning that his romantic rivals are always women, not men, and Leng Ning jokes that she could have them both.
