Noble Aspirations Episode 4 Recap, Plot

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When Zhang Xiaofan and Zeng Shushu were at Small Bamboo Peak trying to strike up a conversation with Lu Xueqi, Tian Ling'er entered the mountain to bring him food. She saw countless crows flying through the bamboo forest towards her. Tian Ling'er quickly dropped her basket, took out her Amber Red Ribbon, and waved it at the crows.

Tian Ling'er initially thought these were just ordinary crows, but unexpectedly, hidden behind them was the Leader of the Blood Refining Hall, who had almost killed Zhang Xiaofan twice – the boss who had been lurking in Yan Ruyu's Study. Due to the vast disparity in strength, Tian Ling'er's Amber Red Ribbon couldn't unleash its power and she was captured by him.

By the time Zhang Xiaofan reached the Black Bamboo Forest, he saw a letter next to the Amber Red Ribbon, demanding an exchange for Tian Ling'er's life. The beloved daughter of the Great Bamboo Peak's Head was captured, causing shock among all factions of the Qingyun Sect. Daoist Cang Song, Head of Dragon Head Peak, dispatched Lin Jingyu to Great Bamboo Peak to assist in locating Tian Ling'er.

Lin Jingyu noticed that the letter paper was identical to the paper confiscated earlier at Yan Ruyu's Study. Given that the culprit was extremely knowledgeable about the Qingyun Sect's situation, he inferred that the culprit must have been lurking in Yan Ruyu's Study for many years. He decided to go to Yan Ruyu's Study with Zhang Xiaofan first to investigate. Zhang Xiaofan discovered a notice posted at the study, stating it was closing for inventory.

He used the excuse of looking for a book to ask the boss to let him into the study. Zhang Xiaofan casually struck up a conversation with the study's boss. Tian Ling'er, who was tied up upstairs, heard Zhang Xiaofan's voice and struggled desperately. Hearing the sound, Zhang Xiaofan pretended to look for books, glancing around. The Leader of the Blood Refining Hall also began to harbor murderous intentions.

Zhang Xiaofan discovered a secret door in the study, and seized the opportunity to rush in. The Leader of the Blood Refining Hall immediately pursued him. Zhang Xiaofan, worried about Tian Ling'er's safety, adopted a life-for-life fighting style, leaving the Leader of the Blood Refining Hall unable to subdue him for a time.

Lin Jingyu saw that the handwriting on the notice at the study's door was identical to that on the letter, further confirming that the culprit was hiding in the study. Lin Jingyu entered the study's backyard and found black feathers in the courtyard. Just then, a black-clad figure suddenly ambushed Lin Jingyu, and Lin Jingyu engaged in a fierce struggle with him. The two were evenly matched.

At this point, a flock of black crows flew in and attacked both of them. Lin Jingyu helped the black-clad figure out of the predicament. It turned out that this black-clad figure was Bi Yao, who had come to gather information. Lin Jingyu rushed to the study and found that the Leader of the Blood Refining Hall had already knocked Zhang Xiaofan down.

Lin Jingyu quickly intervened to help, but even their combined efforts were no match for the Leader of the Blood Refining Hall. At this moment, Tian Buyi arrived in time, knocking the Leader of the Blood Refining Hall to the ground. Seeing that he was outnumbered, the Leader of the Blood Refining Hall transformed into a wisp of black smoke and departed.

It turned out that the kidnapper of Tian Ling'er was Old Man Nian, the Leader of the Blood Refining Hall. Tian Buyi immediately informed the Sect Leader Dao Xuan of this situation. Everyone speculated that Old Man Nian had been dormant in Qingyun Mountain for a long time, and he must be looking for something extremely important to the Blood Refining Hall.

At this moment, Daoist Cang Song told everyone that two hundred and seventy-one households of Qingyun Sect disciples' mortal families had all been abducted by people from the Blood Refining Hall. They demanded that the Qingyun Sect disciples exchange themselves for their relatives, and if the heads of each faction participated, all hostages would be killed. The Qingyun Sect was plunged into a state of anger and sorrow.

Given the circumstances, Grandmaster Dao Xuan made a decision: Qi Hao and Lin Jingyu would lead the charge, guiding the disciples of the Seven Factions to the Blood Refining Hall's lair, Bihuo Tianbing Lake, to rescue the hostages. The Seven Great Faction Heads would secretly follow, as only this way could the safety of the hostages be ensured. The Qingyun Sect party finally arrived at Bihuo Tianbing Lake. Bihuo Tianbing Lake was heavily fortified with numerous mechanisms.

Tian Ling'er was tied to a pillar. Old Man Nian wanted to fight the Qingyun Sect to the death for the Blood-Devouring Pearl. Old Man Nian cast his magic, and seeing the Qingyun Sect disciples approaching Bihuo Tianbing Lake, he speculated that the Blood-Devouring Pearl was among these disciples. Old Man Nian's Blood Leaf Spirit Gu Array suddenly activated. Maple leaves on the ground swirled around the Qingyun Sect disciples, plunging them into crisis.

Zhang Xiaofan took out his iron rod, which emitted bursts of faint light, and Old Man Nian sensed the presence of the Blood-Devouring Pearl. At this moment, Bi Yao flew down from mid-air, placed her palms on Zhang Xiaofan's iron rod, met his gaze, and channeled her internal energy to help the Qingyun Sect disciples escape the crisis.

It turned out that when Bi Yao was young, she and her mother passed through this place and were ambushed by Old Man Nian, and her mother lost her life here. To avenge her mother, she knew a great deal about Old Man Nian, and this knowledge helped rescue the Qingyun Sect disciples.

Bi Yao learned that Old Man Nian wanted to obtain something extremely important from the Qingyun Sect disciples, and she deduced it must be the iron rod on Zhang Xiaofan. To avoid unnecessary casualties, Lin Jingyu suggested that he and Zhang Xiaofan, along with others, should first conduct reconnaissance before figuring out how to rescue the hostages. At this moment, an unmanned small boat arrived, carrying a message with a jade pendant from Tongtian Peak as a token.

Qi Hao decided to split their forces into two groups to investigate Bihuo Tianbing Lake. Qi Hao assigned Zeng Shushu and Lu Xueqi to investigate by land. With a beautiful woman by his side amidst the scenic lake and mountains, Zeng Shushu naturally wanted to make a good impression. Bi Yao, on the other hand, investigated by water with Zhang Xiaofan and Lin Jingyu.

Learning that they were survivors from Grass Temple Village, she couldn't help but recall an earlier time when she fell into a cave, and a young boy from Grass Temple Village saved her with a steamed bun. Lin Jingyu and his companions disguised themselves as subordinates of the Blood Refining Hall and finally infiltrated Bihuo Tianbing Lake. Lord Gou, a leader of the Blood Refining Hall, saw that they didn't salute him and questioned their identities.

Bi Yao immediately reacted cleverly, and Lord Gou, seeing her quick wit, decided to take her with him. According to the plan, Lin Jingyu went to the center of the altar to destroy the mechanisms. He instructed Zhang Xiaofan to follow Bi Yao and act as circumstances dictated.

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