Love Better Than Immortality Episode 39 Recap
> Love Better Than Immortality Recap
Xiao Bai, Qin Liufeng, and their companions attended a banquet hosted by Mr. Bu Er at the Eight Immortals Mansion, which was part of their plan to expose him. Mr. Bu Er, initially welcoming, expressed humility about his small venue and meager offerings. The group stated their purpose was to investigate the Medical Sage's death and locate his missing immortality fruit, fearing it might fall into Shangguan Qiuyue's hands.
Xiao Bai and Qin Liufeng then revealed that the immortality fruit they claimed to have destroyed earlier was actually a fake, created to bring peace to the Wulin world, as no one had ever seen the real one. They pressed Mr. Bu Er on how he knew about the fake fruit. He initially claimed he just doubted such a magical item could exist.
He then subtly questioned Chun Hua, remarking that she had exposed the fake fruit but later sided with Shangguan Qiuyue, suggesting her mind might have been controlled. However, he also observed the apparent affection between Xiao Bai and Chun Hua, implying their earlier fake fruit story might be true. The conversation quickly shifted when Feng Caicai declared that the food was laced with knockout drops, stating they could not accept Mr. Bu Er's deceptive hospitality.
When he demanded proof, a small bird that had consumed some food immediately collapsed, providing undeniable evidence. Mr. Bu Er, trying to deflect blame, accused his disciple Li Yu of preparing the poisoned dishes. Feng Caicai countered, highlighting Li Yu's respect for his master and his lack of time to cook, further revealing that they had known about the knockout drops beforehand because someone had warned them.
Mr. Bu Er, in a desperate attempt to deny he was the notorious Mr. Shi, claimed he lacked the wealth attributed to that name. However, Leng Ning produced the general ledgers of Eight Immortals Mansion, showing a sudden, unexplained windfall after a period of financial losses. Li Yu then confessed that he had stolen the ledgers from Mr. Bu Er.
He revealed that the Medical Sage had treated him like a son, teaching him martial arts and medicine, but after the Medical Sage's suspicious death, Li Yu and his mother were at Mr. Bu Er's mercy. He explained that he had deliberately used silver needles at a tavern to subtly guide Xiao Bai's group towards the Eight Immortals Mansion.
Li Yu then pointed out Mr. Bu Er’s peculiar habit of meticulously cleaning a specific corridor in the mansion multiple times a day. He told Xiao Bai to examine the third pillars on both the left and right sides of that corridor. Xiao Bai and Qin Liufeng inspected them, confirming they were wood on the outside but pure gold within, proving Mr. Bu Er was indeed Mr. Shi.
As Xiao Bai's group prepared to apprehend Mr. Shi, Qin Liufeng, Feng Caicai, and Leng Ning suddenly felt weak and collapsed. Mr. Bu Er, revealing his true nature, gloated that he had activated Snake Incense, a potent poison from Thousand Moon Cave given to him by Chief Gu. He had already taken the antidote and cruelly noted that his victims were not so lucky, as it would take them four hours to expel the poison using internal energy.
He mocked Xiao Bai, suggesting that with Shangguan Qiuyue injured and missing, Xiao Bai would be helpless, making the current situation a perfect opportunity for Mr. Bu Er to become the ultimate victor. Xiao Bai, however, vowed that he would not let Mr. Bu Er's plot succeed as long as he lived. Mr. Bu Er continued to taunt them, highlighting their noble birth and comfortable lives, which now lay at his mercy.
He specifically focused on Chun Hua, remarking on her value since both Shangguan Qiuyue and Xiao Bai protected her. Li Yu then alerted Xiao Bai that the source of the poison was the censer behind Mr. Bu Er. Xiao Bai quickly shattered the censer and seized Mr. Bu Er, holding a dagger to his throat and demanding the antidote.
Terrified, Mr. Bu Er claimed the antidote was with Shangguan Qiuyue, asserting that Chief Gu's supply was exhausted and Shangguan Qiuyue had used him as a mere pawn. When Xiao Bai expressed disbelief, Mr. Bu Er feigned reaching for the antidote from his sleeve but instead pulled out a hidden dagger, attempting to stab Xiao Bai. Suddenly, Shangguan Qiuyue appeared.
Mr. Bu Er desperately begged him for rescue, but Shangguan Qiuyue scornfully rejected him, declaring that Mr. Bu Er's insatiable greed made him unworthy, even of joining the evil sect. Shangguan Qiuyue then exposed the true story behind the Medical Sage's death: Mr. Bu Er was the killer. He contrasted Mr. Bu Er's avarice with the Medical Sage's benevolent desire to heal and save lives.
Mr. Bu Er tried to shift blame, claiming Shangguan Qiuyue had tempted him, but Shangguan Qiuyue retorted that the greed was already within him. Feng Caicai, devastated, refused to believe her father, Chief Feng, was responsible for the Medical Sage's death.
Xiao Bai confirmed that he and Qin Liufeng had also suspected Chief Feng but found it improbable that Chief Feng, whose martial arts were evenly matched with the Medical Sage, could have inflicted a fatal blow with a single strike.
Shangguan Qiuyue then revealed the complete truth: Mr. Bu Er, driven by his desire for the immortality fruit, had acquired a special paralytic medicine from Gu Wan, used for making puppets, which could temporarily incapacitate someone for hours without leaving a trace. He had administered this drug to the Medical Sage beforehand. This explained why Chief Feng's single palm strike, delivered later, proved fatal, causing Chief Feng to flee in fear.
After Chief Feng departed, Mr. Bu Er emerged and tried to coerce the paralyzed Medical Sage into surrendering the immortality fruit so they could get rich together. The Medical Sage vehemently refused, chastising Mr. Bu Er for his greed. Enraged, Mr. Bu Er then stabbed the Medical Sage to death.
Shangguan Qiuyue revealed that he had witnessed the entire sequence of events because he had gone to visit the Medical Sage, seeking to understand how Hua Xiaolei had miraculously returned from the dead. He admitted to merely "tipping off" Mr. Bu Er, suggesting he auction the non-existent immortality fruit, which ultimately led to the widespread chaos, blaming it on the inherent selfishness and greed of people.
Chun Hua, however, strongly disagreed, accusing Shangguan Qiuyue of orchestrating the entire deadly spectacle and manipulating human weaknesses, causing countless deaths and injuries. Feeling frustrated by Chun Hua's continued distrust, Shangguan Qiuyue challenged Xiao Bai to a fair fight, asserting he could take anyone's life within three moves. Qin Liufeng, from the ground, scoffed at Shangguan Qiuyue's talk of fairness, implying a hidden scheme.
Shangguan Qiuyue then warned that a war between Fengming Manor and Thousand Moon Cave was inevitable, with seventeen sects already converging on Fengming Manor as their target. Qin Liufeng accused Shangguan Qiuyue of coercing these sects, exploiting Mr. Bu Er to spread the immortality fruit hoax, causing infighting, and then holding their secrets against them. Shangguan Qiuyue denied coercion, claiming the sects simply trusted him more to lead the Wulin world.
He then addressed Chun Hua, stating he had fulfilled his promises: he had ceased wanton killing, upheld justice, and was now actively striving to unify the Wulin and maintain righteousness. He asked if she was satisfied, to which Chun Hua replied that he was indeed the most adept at manipulating human hearts. Xiao Bai and Shangguan Qiuyue began to fight.
As they exchanged blows, Chun Hua suddenly called out to Xiao Bai, telling him that a particular incident was not Shangguan Qiuyue’s doing. Shangguan Qiuyue was visibly surprised by Chun Hua's unexpected show of trust. Meanwhile, Qin Liufeng, having successfully expelled the poison from his body, quickly moved to check on Leng Ning and the others.
He noticed that the petals Chun Hua held were rapidly turning black, a sign of her deteriorating condition, and urgently informed Xiao Bai that Chun Hua was dying. Xiao Bai immediately instructed Qin Liufeng to take the others and preserve their strength. Shangguan Qiuyue, observing the scene, sarcastically asked if Xiao Bai was abandoning his wife. At this, Xiao Bai stopped fighting instantly and rushed to Chun Hua's side.
