My Dear Brothers Episode 29 Recap
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Bi Hong woke up with a gasp, drenched in a cold sweat after dreaming of the deceased Elder Yuan Gui. Before he could recover, Qiu Li appeared in his room. She revealed she was completely cured, no longer the weak Bai Li, but the formidable Qiu Li, the Immortal Aunt of the Devil Sect.
Qiu Li reminded Bi Hong that she held a significant secret for him and offered to help him regain his spiritual power through a spiritual root transplant if he continued to assist her. Otherwise, she implied grave consequences. Bi Hong, desiring a simple life away from the Yuhua Sect, pleaded with her to let him go, asserting that his past was no longer relevant. Qiu Li rejected his plea, stating her rules allowed no retreat.
Bi Hong suggested her actions stemmed from a desire for revenge against their father and the Yuhua Sect, asking her to forgive their father's past "accident," for which he had felt guilty his entire life. Qiu Li, however, recalled with bitterness how their father had chosen Bi Hong and abandoned her and their mother during that "accident." She firmly declared that she was the one abandoned and that Bi Hong had no right to demand her forgiveness.
With a swift spell, she rendered Bi Hong unconscious, reaffirming that he owed her. After rendering Bi Hong unconscious, Qiu Li brought him to Yuan Zhao. Seeing Bi Hong's state, Yuan Zhao rushed to check on him. Qiu Li declared that she came to negotiate, demanding Hou Chi's spiritual root in exchange for Bi Hong's life.
Yuan Zhao pleaded for Qiu Li's forgiveness, but she refused, stating that the more Yuan Zhao cherished something, the more she wanted to destroy it. She then revealed that Bi Hong had killed Elder Yuan Gui and stolen his sight, providing the location of Yuan Gui's body as proof. She threatened to expose Bi Hong's misdeeds to the public if Yuan Zhao didn't comply, which would lead to the righteous sects disowning him.
Yuan Zhao asked for time to consider, and Qiu Li, challenging him to choose between his "good-for-nothing son" and his "excellent disciple," departed. In the hidden pit Shi Dong had dug, Hou Chi finally broke through the ward. He noticed Shi Xia, who was unconscious due to the severe cold. He initially considered using his clothes to warm her but decided against it to avoid potential misunderstandings, instead using his spiritual power to gently heat the surrounding air.
Shi Xia later stirred, realizing she was resting on Hou Chi's lap. Feeling awkward, she feigned sleep, hoping he wouldn't notice, but Hou Chi eventually prompted her to wake up. Attempting to mask her embarrassment, Shi Xia playfully blamed her tendency to sleep on pillows. Hou Chi then reiterated that the ward was broken and they should leave, then scooped her up and flew them out of the pit. Shi Xia thanked him, to which he simply replied, "Never mind."
Hou Chi quickly departed after dropping Shi Xia. Moments later, Shi Dong arrived, criticizing the lack of romantic progress despite Shi Xia spending the night with Hou Chi. Annoyed, Shi Xia confided that Hou Chi had consumed the Love-forgetting Potion, causing him to forget her. She explained that she had to stay away from him for his own safety.
Shi Dong was surprised by the dramatic turn of events but tried to comfort her, promising to find her a better boyfriend when they returned. As they spoke, Shi Xia discovered Hou Chi's Alliance Leader Seal, which he had inadvertently dropped. Curious, Shi Dong picked it up, and as both he and Shi Xia touched its gem, they experienced visions of the Divine Palace collapsing and Hou Chi suffering severe injuries.
Realizing the Alliance Leader Seal could predict the future, Shi Xia became convinced Hou Chi was in grave danger if he entered the Divine Palace. Despite Shi Dong's doubts about seeking help from Yuan Zhao, Shi Xia insisted that Yuan Zhao's primary concern was Hou Chi's well-being. Shi Xia and Shi Dong went to confront Yuan Zhao, who initially scolded Shi Xia for violating their agreement by approaching Hou Chi.
Shi Xia, with Shi Dong’s help, explained that she had found Hou Chi's Alliance Leader Seal and, upon touching its gem, saw a vision of the Divine Palace collapsing and Hou Chi being severely wounded. They suggested that if Hou Chi were to touch the Alliance Leader Seal himself, he might be able to prevent the impending disaster. Yuan Zhao confirmed that Hou Chi was unaware they had touched the seal.
He stated the matter was too serious for him to decide alone and promised to consult with Shen Guan. Shi Xia requested to be informed of the outcome. Yuan Zhao agreed, but only if Shi Xia promised to stay away from Hou Chi, arranging to meet them the next morning at the foot of the Houshan of the Wonderland Town to deliver his decision. Shi Xia consented, and they left.
Alone with the unconscious Bi Hong, Yuan Zhao spoke of a heavy burden he had carried for a long time, hoping Bi Hong would understand when he eventually learned the truth. He then resolved to protect Bi Hong, indicating a difficult choice lay ahead. The next morning, Shi Xia and Shi Dong waited at the foot of the Houshan of the Wonderland Town.
Shi Dong reassured Shi Xia, promising that if needed, he would involve the Devil Sect to help Hou Chi. They then discovered a motionless body, which Shi Xia identified as Yuan Gui, the elder who had disappeared from the Devil Sect. Just as they realized this, Yuan Zhao arrived with his disciples, immediately accusing Shi Xia and Shi Dong of Yuan Gui's murder, claiming the fatal wound was caused by the Devil Lord's weapon.
Despite their earnest denials, Yuan Zhao, citing the "evidence," ordered Hou Chi to capture them. Realizing they were trapped, Shi Dong pulled Shi Xia to flee. As they were pursued, Yuan Zhao privately revealed his sinister plan: to sacrifice Shi Xia and Shi Dong, believing their deaths would secure Bi Hong's safety and the world's peace, as they "knew too much" about his secrets. Meanwhile, Qiu Li received urgent news that the Devil Lord, Shi Dong, was in trouble.
Taking the still unconscious Bi Hong, she rushed to their aid. Shi Xia and Shi Dong were eventually cornered at the edge of a cliff. To protect Shi Xia, Shi Dong bravely confessed to killing Yuan Gui, but Shi Xia immediately protested, refusing to let him take the blame for a crime he didn't commit. Yuan Zhao, with a cruel smile, declared he would let the "siblings" die together.
Qing Feng and another disciple, believing in their innocence, stepped forward to plead for Shi Xia and Shi Dong, stating that Shi Dong was no longer bloodthirsty and Shi Xia was not a cruel person. Yuan Zhao quickly subdued him with spiritual power, threatened to expel any disciple who dared to speak on their behalf, and ordered the dissenting disciples removed.
Yuan Zhao then announced his intention to execute the "Devil Lord siblings" as divine retribution for Yuan Gui's death and to honor the souls of the righteous, an act that was met with chants of approval from his followers. Suddenly, Hou Chi stepped forward, asking Yuan Zhao to allow him to personally carry out the punishment. Shi Xia desperately cried out, insisting that her brother was innocent.
However, Hou Chi coldly stated that "seeing is believing" and that he trusted only what his eyes revealed. Heartbroken, Shi Xia realized that the Love-forgetting Potion had indeed rendered him completely indifferent. Hou Chi declared that Yuan Gui had treated him well and that he would avenge his master. He then stabbed Shi Dong and used his spiritual power to knock both Shi Xia and Shi Dong off the cliff.
