My Dear Brothers Episode 4 Recap
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Hou Chi shielded Shi Xia in his embrace as Yi Yaogua approached, asking if he had seen anyone suspicious fleeing the area. Hou Chi, claiming he was in the middle of his practice, denied seeing anyone and curtly dismissed Yi Yaogua. Shi Xia, concealed in Hou Chi's arms, worried that if his public appearance were known, it would cause an even greater commotion.
Soon after, the Sect Leader arrived, questioning why Hou Chi had left his residence, a place he hadn't stepped out of since he formed his elixir at fifteen. Hou Chi was hesitant and evasive, leading the Sect Leader to suspect he harbored distracting thoughts that could endanger his two centuries of cultivation and warned him of falling into a demonic path. As the Sect Leader urged Hou Chi to return to his practice, Shi Xia intervened.
She explained that in her hometown, there's a learning method that emphasizes understanding over rote memorization, and that teaching others is the best way to learn. She elaborated with a story about an experiment showing how teaching improves retention. She then suggested that Hou Chi giving lectures at the academy would not only benefit the students but also aid his bid for the alliance leader position. Master Yuan Ye agreed with Shi Xia's reasoning.
Hou Chi then agreed to teach, much to the excitement of his admirers, including Yi Yaogua, who was overcome with elation. The next day, before Hou Chi's class began, Yi Yaogua distributed fragrance feathers to students, instructing them not to disturb Hou Chi with any unpleasant odors. In class, students were bewildered as Hou Chi remained still, neither meditating nor practicing.
Shi Xia secured Master Yuan Ye's signature, a step towards completing her formal enrollment in the academy by collecting all three masters' signatures. Taking the opportunity, she cautiously asked Master Yuan Ye about "the art of splitting the void space." Master Yuan Ye, immediately suspicious and asking who sent her, sternly warned her never to mention it again, threatening expulsion within a month if she did. Back in the classroom, Shi Xia arrived late.
Hou Chi, singling her out, allowed her to sit at the front, much to the surprise and jealousy of students like Yi Yaogua. When Shi Xia tried to bring Qing Feng with her due to an injured foot, Hou Chi insisted on only Shi Xia. He then asked her what she wished to learn. Remembering Master Yuan Ye's warning, Shi Xia instead requested "double-day vacation" (双休, shuangxiu, meaning 'double rest').
However, the term was widely misunderstood by students and Hou Chi as "dual cultivation" (双修, shuangxiu, meaning 'dual cultivation'), causing an uproar among the students who deemed her shameless. Hou Chi also felt she was impudent and told her never to mention such a request again. After class, Qing Feng, initially distancing herself and upset, later clarified to Shi Xia that "dual cultivation" carried a very different connotation than "double-day vacation," leading Shi Xia to realize her colossal misunderstanding.
Later, Hou Chi sent a messenger instructing Shi Xia to move to his residence behind the hill immediately. Shi Xia refused to comply, confronting Hou Chi. He questioned if her desire for "dual cultivation" was related to Qing Feng, suspecting Qing Feng had discovered Shi Xia's female identity. Shi Xia retorted that she didn't want to be constantly restrained by him, believing he saw her merely as a tool to enhance his cultivation.
She argued that no one would truly protect another indefinitely, mentioning her own brother had left her, and stated she wouldn't place all her hope in others. She then returned the magical artifact (the doll head) he had given her and rushed back to her dorm. There, she asked Qing Feng for a Xuan Yang Pill to maintain her disguise, only to learn that Qing Feng had also lost a bottle and their remaining supply was insufficient for both.
Initially considering going down the mountain herself, Shi Xia, determined not to let Qing Feng's studies be interrupted, decided to seek Master Bi Hong's help in concocting more. She suggested they subtly alter the prescription by adding irrelevant herbs to avoid revealing their female identities. Shi Xia found Bi Hong in the midst of a painful cultivation session. She quickly provided him with camellia, a pain-relieving herb.
Bi Hong unconsciously slept through the night and woke up resting on Shi Xia's shoulder. Shi Xia then revealed her astute observation that Bi Hong's apparent daytime idleness was a cover for his intensive nighttime studies. She related it to students in her hometown who secretly work hard to surprise everyone, attributing it to a lack of security and a belief that "you won't lose if you never possess."
Bi Hong was profoundly moved, surprised that this young girl with no spiritual talent, whom he had known for less than two days, understood him better than anyone in two centuries. Shi Xia then took the opportunity to give him the subtly altered prescription for Xuan Yang Pills, asking for his help in concocting them. During their subsequent walk, Shi Xia inquired about "the art of splitting the void space." Bi Hong, unfamiliar with it, promised to investigate for her.
Unbeknownst to them, a student nearby overheard their conversation. During the Law Instrument class, Hou Chi made an unexpected appearance, stating he was there to observe. Yi Yaogua eagerly tried to present his own instrument, but Hou Chi instead called upon Shi Xia to display hers. Shi Xia produced a simple soap bubble maker. Initially mocked by some students, she then created a flurry of colorful bubbles, including heart-shaped ones, playfully involving Qing Feng.
Shi Xia explained that the heart shape signifies affection and mutual connection in her hometown. Hou Chi observed their interaction with visible displeasure, noting their closeness. After class, the student who had overheard Shi Xia and Bi Hong discussed with Yi Yaogua, behind Shi Xia, their plan to lure Shi Xia to the back mountain that night. They suggested she might find information about "the art of splitting the void space" there, knowing she was seeking it.
Shi Xia, overhearing their conversation, went to the back mountain later that night. Following their misleading clues, she entered a cave, only to find a prank message wishing her a pleasant evening. She realized she had been tricked. Suddenly, rocks began to fall from the cliff, frightening Shi Xia, who hid in a corner, afraid to move. In despair, she clung to a tree, weeping and lamenting her brother's absence when she needed him most. Just then, Hou Chi arrived.
He used his powers to stop the falling rocks and carried Shi Xia out of the cave, giving her hope in her desperation. Shi Xia, comforted, explained her earlier action of hugging the tree, saying that trees, like her, remain rooted and never leave. She then asked Hou Chi why he still came for her despite her earlier defiance. Hou Chi reiterated that he had promised to protect her and would not break his word.
