My Dear Brothers Episode 3 Recap
> My Dear Brothers Recap
Having experienced a series of adventures with Hou Chi, Shi Xia found herself in an unexpected situation when Hou Chi, after some hesitation, asked if he could be her brother. Shi Xia had initially hoped for a romantic confession, but upon hearing his request, she flatly refused, stating she already had a brother. Hou Chi, insistent on becoming her brother, pressed further.
Shi Xia recounted his culinary mishaps, scary ghost stories, and reckless Ferris wheel ride, quipping that she was lucky to be alive, and questioning why he was so determined to have a sister. Hou Chi confessed it was "in order to improve my force," which led Shi Xia to accuse the Yuhua Sect of having "twisted theories" rather than being a noble sect.
Seizing the opportunity, Shi Xia offered a deal: if Hou Chi helped her get into the academy to learn immortal cultivation, she would consider him her brother. Hou Chi immediately refused, so Shi Xia, seeing no further point in discussion, bid him farewell and walked away. Later, Bi Hong, noticing Hou Chi's troubled demeanor, accurately deduced he was upset about a girl.
Hou Chi, using a hypothetical scenario, sought advice on how to win over a "younger sister" who refused to acknowledge him. Bi Hong, offering wisdom about "resurrection strategies," advised Hou Chi to identify her needs—be it wealth, passion, or tenderness—and fulfill them. Following this, Hou Chi, with Shi Xia's desire to learn immortal cultivation in mind, asked Bi Hong for help in recommending a "talented person" to the academy.
Shi Xia, now expertly disguised as a boy, presented herself to Hou Chi for his approval. She inquired why Hou Chi wasn't personally recommending her for admission. He explained that since Bi Hong frequently descended the mountain, it was more logical for him to introduce her. Hou Chi then presented her with a small, doll-like instrument resembling his own head, which Shi Xia immediately named "the doll head."
He explained that this item carried his scent to mask her feminine aura, sternly warning that discovery of her true gender would result in severe punishment, specifically, being whipped. He also assured her that should she ever be in danger, the "doll head" would alert him. Upon meeting Shi Xia, Bi Hong remarked on her "pretty" appearance.
Shi Xia initially addressed him as "Master Uncle," but Bi Hong, citing her peer status with his Junior Hou Chi, encouraged her to call him "Senior" instead, which Shi Xia obligingly did. Bi Hong then led Shi Xia to the Yuhua Hall for her formal introduction to the sect elders. Shi Xia introduced herself as a resident of Lotus Village, seeking entry into the Yuhua Sect.
The elders expressed skepticism, as Lotus Village was not known for cultivators possessing strong immortal perception. Bi Hong then disclosed Shi Xia's lack of immortal perception, drawing an angry reprimand from his father, the sect leader, who deemed it absurd for someone without immortal perception to cultivate and ordered Shi Xia to be sent away.
Bi Hong defended Shi Xia, arguing that he too lacked immortal perception but his father had still taught him, and he had lived for 200 years. This angered his father further. Shi Xia then bravely stepped forward, invoking the maxim "I am the master of my own fate" and arguing that denying an individual the chance to learn based on their birth was unjust, akin to giving up on those born evil.
Swayed by her earnestness, an elder proposed a trial: Shi Xia could audit classes for one month, and if she garnered the signatures of all the elders, she would be formally admitted. The sect leader, though clearly displeased, consented. On her first day at Yuhua Academy, Shi Xia overheard classmates whispering about her unusual entry as an auditing student.
She attempted to introduce herself, but was confronted by Yi Yaogua, an arrogant son of immortals from the influential Baling Yi family. He taunted her for her lack of immortal perception and common background. Shi Xia retorted with sarcasm, questioning his pompous behavior and dismissing him as merely an "immortal scion," which deeply offended him. When Qing Feng, a fellow student sitting nearby, laughed, Yi Yaogua grew even angrier.
He then ordered his followers to strip Shi Xia's clothes and douse them with red dye, claiming that Qing Feng's uniform was inappropriately similar to Hou Chi's. Shi Xia protested that the blue uniform was common, but Yi Yaogua dismissed her, leaving both Shi Xia and Qing Feng feeling helpless. That night, while Hou Chi remotely sensed an unusual quiet, Shi Xia settled into her dormitory.
She was surprised to find her roommate, Qing Feng, frantically trying to hide while taking a bath. Shi Xia, pressing for answers, discovered Qing Feng was also a woman, disguising herself using a Xuanyang Elixir that needed to be taken every two hours to mask her feminine scent, though it was detrimental to her health. Shi Xia revealed her own disguise by removing her "doll head," an advanced instrument given by Hou Chi that perfectly concealed her aura.
Qing Feng admired Shi Xia's advanced instrument, while Shi Xia joked about borrowing Qing Feng's elixir if she ever lost her own. Qing Feng warned her against it due to its harmful effects on women. Qing Feng admitted she was at Yuhua Sect to learn immortal cultivation for a greater purpose, not like Yi Yaogua, who idolized Hou Chi. Shi Xia confided her own goal: to learn the enchantment of "breaking the virtual space."
Qing Feng suggested seeking out Master Yuan Ye, a highly knowledgeable instructor, and advised Shi Xia to impress him with her painting skills, citing a previous student who won favor by illustrating a history lesson. Meanwhile, Yi Yaogua was shown fervently worshipping an image of Hou Chi, articulating his profound admiration and ambition to become a celebrated figure in the immortal world, much like his idol.
The next day, Master Yuan Ye announced an unexpected change to the exam, replacing the scheduled History of Immortals with the science of holy beast. Shi Xia, unprepared and without her textbook, worried about the sudden shift. Master Yuan Ye, noticing Shi Xia's unique sketch pen and reusable erasure paper, commented on her "thoughtful friend." Shortly after, a student reported that Hou Chi was looking for someone named "Shi. . ."
, prompting Yi Yaogua to loudly claim it was him and eagerly rush out to meet Hou Chi. Hou Chi, appearing surprised by Yi Yaogua, listened to the younger student's effusive flattery and listing of academy courses. Hou Chi then handed Yi Yaogua a book of "practicing experience," which Yi Yaogua recognized as Hou Chi's personal notes, instructing him to share it with his classmates.
Yi Yaogua continued to boast about his extensive knowledge and expressed his readiness for the altered exam, lamenting the fate of "study slackers." Back in class, as the exam concluded, Master Yuan Ye invited students to present their holy beast drawings. Yi Yaogua proudly displayed a detailed depiction of a mythical bird, impressing Master Yuan Ye with his knowledge beyond the standard texts.
When it was Shi Xia's turn, she revealed a drawing of a human infant, humorously dubbing it a "Four-legged gold-spending beast," the most powerful creature in her hometown. Master Yuan Ye, dismissive of her submission, declared that she need not attend his classes anymore. Shi Xia, desperate for the elders' approval, pleaded for another chance. A classmate challenged her to draw a proper holy beast, a challenge Shi Xia readily accepted.
Qing Feng, observing the scene, murmured his concern for Shi Xia, given the unexpected change in the exam. Shi Xia then drew Sun Wukong, extolling him as an ancient beast and flattering Master Yuan Ye to "jog his memory" of such a legendary creature. Playing along, Master Yuan Ye feigned recalling a Sun Wukong he once owned, describing it as a "picky eater."
Yi Yaogua scornfully dismissed Sun Wukong as a beast from unofficial history and criticized Shi Xia's non-traditional drawing style. Shi Xia explained that her portrayal was meant to be dynamic. She requested her special pen and notebook from Qing Feng, which she then used to create a captivating, animated depiction of Sun Wukong.
Her classmates were astonished by the moving illustration, and Master Yuan Ye, thoroughly impressed, praised Shi Xia's ingenuity, telling the challenging classmate to "eat the whole book" as per their earlier wager. After class, Yi Yaogua confronted Shi Xia, demanding to know the source of her knowledge about Sun Wukong and to hand over her "secret book." Shi Xia responded with sarcastic remarks about his hunger, leading to a heated exchange.
As Yi Yaogua grew agitated and prepared to use his instrument, Shi Xia cleverly shouted "Master Yuan Ye!" to create a diversion, allowing her and Qing Feng to make a quick escape. During the pursuit, Yi Yaogua discovered a Xuanyang Elixir dropped by Qing Feng. Recognizing it as a male-scent masking elixir, he deduced that a female was disguised as a man within the academy.
Prioritizing this sensational revelation, he activated a "butterfly instrument" that tracked feminine scents and redirected his chase. Qing Feng realized she had lost her elixir, and its potency was quickly fading. Injured, she urged Shi Xia to abandon her, but Shi Xia refused. Instead, Shi Xia gave Qing Feng her "doll head" to help conceal her scent, effectively sacrificing her own disguise. With her protective charm now gone, Shi Xia became the primary target of Yi Yaogua's magical butterfly.
Just as Yi Yaogua and his followers closed in, Hou Chi, having sensed the distress from his relinquished instrument despite his internal struggle about leaving his retreat, arrived in time to embrace Shi Xia, shielding her from exposure.
