Love on the Turquoise Land Episode 8 Recap
> Love on the Turquoise Land Recap
After Nie Jiuluo saved Yan Tuo, he was filled with gratitude and hoped to see her again. However, Nie Jiuluo made it clear she didn't want to meet him further. She presented two conditions: first, he must never mention her to anyone, as she wished to have no ties to the South Mountain Hunters or Earth Fiends.
Second, she encouraged him to continue cooperating with the South Mountain Hunters, as it would offer him a chance to avenge his mother and find his missing sister. She even offered to arrange the contact if he agreed. Yan Tuo readily accepted, noting that Nie Jiuluo surprisingly had some redeeming qualities, a rare compliment from him. Nie Jiuluo then returned home, where Lu, her housekeeper, greeted her warmly and offered to help with her luggage, which Nie Jiuluo politely declined.
As she put down her sword, she was lost in thought, recalling Jiang Baichuan's mentorship and his words about wielding the Life-Death Blade. Later, in the kitchen, as she tried to help Lu make soup dumplings, she had a fleeting, joyful vision of her parents. Her pleasant reverie was shattered when Xing Shen arrived abruptly with grave news: Jiang Baichuan had been captured by an Earth Fiend. Meanwhile, Yan Tuo went to Lv Xian’s clinic.
He noticed Lv Xian’s guarded demeanor and revealed a wound on his arm, explaining it was from a "hiking fall" and implying he was part of their "family" to dispel Lv Xian's suspicion. Lv Xian then accepted him, despite Yan Tuo questioning the clinic's legitimate operations and its connection to Lin Xirou's funding. Separately, Xing Shen led Nie Jiuluo to the site where Jiang Baichuan was taken. The scene suggested Jiang had been injured before his capture.
Nie Jiuluo expressed deep concern and blamed Xing Shen for failing to protect Jiang, making Xing Shen wonder if she would show the same worry if he were the one captured. Held captive, Jiang Baichuan was brought before Lin Xirou, who offered him tea. Lin Xirou mockingly questioned the South Mountain Hunters' decline, attributing their current predicament to underestimation, complacency, or a fractured organization.
She observed that only Mad Dog (Xing Shen) had put up a serious fight, asking when she might witness the prowess of the Blade and Whip clans. Jiang Baichuan responded that she should be grateful she hadn't faced the combined strength of Ghost Whip, Mad Dog, and Mad Blade, or she wouldn't have lived to see the sun. Lin Xirou then demanded to know Mad Blade's identity.
Jiang revealed that their generation's Mad Blade was Old Blade, who had already been severely wounded by Xiong Hei in a previous encounter. Jiang later admitted that his candor stemmed from the truth of the Hunters' recent shortcomings and his desire to secure the freedom of his companions, for whom being a Hunter was merely a job, not a calling. Back at the South Mountain Hunters' gathering, some expressed despair over their recent losses.
Mr. Crip, the most senior member, urged everyone to unite and rescue Jiang Baichuan. He wisely recognized his own limitations in leadership and proposed Xing Shen as the temporary leader, citing Xing Shen's deep knowledge of South Mountain and his unwavering dedication to the Hunters' interests. Despite some initial objections regarding Xing Shen's past association with an Earth Fiend, Mr. Crip called for a vote, and the majority elected Xing Shen as their interim leader.
Xing Shen accepted, assuring everyone that he had already contacted Ghost Whip and Mad Blade, who confirmed their participation in the rescue mission. However, Xiong Hei, in a separate phone call, downplayed any potential threats and instructed his team to rest, showing a disconnect from the growing unrest. Simultaneously, some Hunters discussed Sun Zhou's worsening condition, realizing he was starving himself and showing signs of a fiend transformation.
That night, Nie Jiuluo apologized to Xing Shen for her earlier harsh words, acknowledging the unpredictable nature of the situation. She then revealed she had a friend, Yan Tuo, who might be able to help rescue Jiang Baichuan, albeit with significant risk. Their conversation was interrupted by urgent news: Sun Zhou had escaped.
Xing Shen explained that Sun Zhou, whom Jiang Baichuan had protected despite his increasingly fiendish state, had stolen a rescue team member's phone with a dedicated GPS tracking system. Nie Jiuluo suggested equipping everyone with similar tracking devices for future safety. They swiftly tracked Sun Zhou to his uncle's remote mountain home. They arrived just as Sun Zhou, afflicted by a relapse of fiend poison, almost attacked his aunt. Xing Shen quickly subdued him while Nie Jiuluo provided assistance.
Xing Shen took the injured aunt to the hospital, and Nie Jiuluo agreed to take Sun Zhou back, advocating for him as an innocent party. The next morning, Nie Jiuluo arranged to meet Yan Tuo at Spring Return Road. As Yan Tuo left, Lin Xirou observed him, sensing he was concealing something, but she feigned indifference while secretly formulating her own plans.
When Nie Jiuluo and Yan Tuo met, she cut to the chase, telling him about Jiang Baichuan's capture by Lin Xirou and asking for his help, acknowledging the inherent risks. Yan Tuo promptly agreed, explaining that helping her in such a critical situation was his best strategic option, as it would either grant him the right to ask for a future favor or put her significantly in his debt.
Nie Jiuluo, however, insisted on a per-task payment instead of owing a favor. She then presented him with an intricate bracelet containing hidden needles as a token of their cooperation. Yan Tuo initially seemed unimpressed, but soon realized her true thoughtful intentions behind the gift.
