The Seven Relics of ill Omen Episode 29 Recap
> The Seven Relics of ill Omen Recap
Leopard subjected Mu Dai to special training that caused her to develop a physiological aversion toward Luo Ren. Inside the pillar were various antiques and books. The mystic discovered a record in one of the books stating that Master Dade subdued the Heart Slip beneath an ancient tree at Fengzi Ridge, guarded by five disciples. Originally, their lives were in danger, but seven days later, they all recovered without harm. As for the reason, even Master Dade didn’t know.
Based on everyone’s analysis, Luo Ren believed the Immortal Wood functioned like a container to trap the Heart Slip, and the Phoenix Luan Buckle was the lock used to seal it. While the mystic continued researching the materials, the rest of the Phoenix task force headed to Fengzi Ridge. Ding Laojiu, a lifelong local, came to act as a guide, and Luo Ren agreed.
Leopard received news that Luo Ren was offering a million yuan at antique shops near Xiagu Pass to acquire the Phoenix Luan Buckle and had even provided a diagram of the buckle. She showed the diagram to Mu Dai for confirmation, but Mu Dai said she had never seen it and didn’t know.
Combining the mystic’s information with his own investigation, Luo Ren analyzed that every 280 years, Earth is briefly exposed to the radiation range of the Tian Kui Seven Stars (also known as the constellation Ilta). The previous three times the Heart Slip was subdued occurred during this exposure period. He speculated that the close-range high-energy radiation recharged the Heart Slip—this might be what was meant by it “growing up.”
The last time the Heart Slip was subdued by Meihua Zhao was exactly 280 years ago. Luo Ren and his group visited many antique shops and finally found one buckle that matched the diagram. From afar, Leopard’s people were monitoring their every move. After learning Luo Ren had obtained the Phoenix Luan Buckle, Leopard threw Cao Fangfang into the kitchen, ordering them to fatten him up to serve as a treat for Luo Ren and the others.
Zheng Mingshan had already arrived at Heisha, and Qingmu was also there. Luo Ren originally wanted Thirteen-Thousand and the others to return to Lixi, but they insisted on going with him. Mu Dai was completely brainwashed. Once Leopard learned the Phoenix Luan Buckle was in Qingmu’s hands, she ordered an ambush to seize the bag. After meeting up with Zheng Mingshan, Luo Ren saw that Qingmu was injured.
Qingmu said, “If you don’t commit to the act, how will the audience believe it?” Realizing she had been tricked, Leopard sought out Luo Ren directly for a deal. Knowing the risks, Luo Ren drugged Qingmu to keep him from intervening, then dressed his own wounds and took a powerful stimulant to heighten his senses. He coordinated with Zheng Mingshan for an inside-outside strategy—he planned to face Leopard alone.
Zheng Mingshan informed Thirteen-Thousand and the others, who refused to let Luo Ren take the risk by himself, so they all went together. Luo Ren arrived at Leopard’s base and handed over the Phoenix Luan Buckle. Leopard didn’t believe it was real, because a genuine Phoenix Luan Buckle would suppress the Heart Slip. Luo Ren insisted it was authentic and already there, but Leopard had no intention of releasing anyone. She resorted to a dirty trick and drugged Luo Ren.
Zheng Mingshan had Thirteen-Thousand and Qingmu guard the rear while he entered with Cao Yanhua and Yan Hongsha. Leopard disguised Mu Dai’s face to look like her own and sent her to fight Luo Ren. Under the influence of the drug, Luo Ren’s vision was blurred, and he ended up fighting Mu Dai. Mu Dai, brainwashed, didn’t recognize Luo Ren and attacked him ruthlessly with deadly intent.
The door was locked, so Zheng Mingshan used qinggong to climb up to the ventilation window. During the fight, Luo Ren recognized Mu Dai’s martial arts techniques and took the chance to tear off the human-skin mask on her face, revealing that his opponent was indeed Mu Dai. But Mu Dai still didn’t recognize him. Following Leopard’s orders, Mu Dai continued her attack.
Unwilling to hurt her, Luo Ren left himself vulnerable, and Mu Dai took the opportunity to stab him. Leopard then ordered her men to kill Mu Dai, but Luo Ren shielded her from the bullet. Seeing Luo Ren too weak to fight back, Mu Dai stepped forward and stabbed him again.
