Rakshasa Street Episode 10 Recap
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Cao Yanbing and Xia Ling returned to their dorm, where Cao Yanbing declared it was time to address their "internal contradictions." He demanded the map from Xia Ling, outlining his plan to go to Yu Lin Street, find the Bodhi tree, wait for it to become famous, then apprehend the ninja who would attempt to bomb it, thus recovering the Ling Huai branch.
Xia Ling challenged his plan, suggesting she undertake the mission instead, arguing that with Xuan Liang now the soul master of Luocha Street and Cao Yanbing a wanted man, he should continue his takeout delivery job. Rejecting her proposal, Cao Yanbing tried to forcefully retrieve the map, leading to a scuffle. Their roommates walked in, misinterpreting the situation as intimate, which caused considerable awkwardness. To defuse the tension, Cao Yanbing reluctantly agreed to let Xia Ling accompany him.
He also mentioned needing to complete his training and retrieve his "luggage," which he specified included his tent and three pairs of underwear, from the spiritual realm, much to Xia Ling's amusement. Both expressed a longing to see Mr. Ghost again, with Cao Yanbing reassuring her that "people who are meant to meet will meet again."
Returning to Zhenhun Street, both Cao Yanbing and Xia Ling reflected on how much had changed since their last visit, noting the passage of time, though it was only yesterday. They commenced their second phase of special training. Upon its successful completion, they celebrated with a meal and drinks at a restaurant.
Xia Ling presented Cao Yanbing with a necklace engraved with the words "Fire General," explaining that she knew he would feel unaccustomed to not having the weight of the General Chain around his neck, as he had given his to Xuan Liang.
In return, Cao Yanbing gave Xia Ling a Spirit Robe (referred to as "Ling Yi"), clarifying that while the General Chain detects abnormal beings, the Spirit Robe has the ability to conceal a guardian spirit's aura, rendering it undetectable by the General Chain. He mentioned it was his mother's. They arranged to meet at the entrance of Yu Lin Street at midnight the following night.
The next evening, as Xia Ling made her way to the designated meeting spot, she was accosted by two drunken men. She attempted to summon Li Xuanyuan, but Cao Yanbing arrived swiftly and subdued her attackers. He then humorously commented on her peculiar method of summoning her guardian spirit. They proceeded to the entrance of Yu Lin Street, which appeared to be an inconspicuous manhole cover.
Xia Ling compared their entry to Super Mario, while Cao Yanbing likened it to the Ninja Turtles. Once inside, Cao Yanbing put on sunglasses in an attempt to disguise himself as a wanted man, though Xia Ling remarked it only made him more conspicuous. As they began to inquire about the Bodhi tree, the locals reacted with terror, fleeing and labeling them as demons.
Inside a local inn, other patrons discussed the arrival of Cao Yanbing and Xia Ling, speculating that their interest in the "land of demons" and the Bodhi tree signaled impending trouble. They decided to notify General Men. Xia Ling wondered if the Bodhi tree was somehow taboo or if it was a dialect issue where "Bodhi tree" sounded like "demon." Cao Yanbing asserted that the locals' fear meant they definitely knew its whereabouts.
Xia Ling cautioned him against committing further crimes, reminding him of his wanted status. Ignoring her, Cao Yanbing loudly demanded information about the Bodhi tree, causing everyone in the inn to flee except for Bai Jingxuan, known as "the gossip." Bai Jingxuan, who charged "one dao" (a unit of currency) for information, initially refused to discuss the Bodhi tree, even when offered payment.
However, after the inn owner appeared and Cao Yanbing demonstrated his formidable power, he doubled the initial offer. Intimidated, Bai Jingxuan disclosed that the Bodhi tree was located in Mingjing Village, a forbidden zone within Yu Lin Street, also known as the "land of demons" due to its numerous demonic inhabitants.
He explained that its entrance was marked by a stone array, and five years prior, demons from the village had attacked, causing significant losses to Yu Lin Street, leading to all matters concerning Mingjing Village becoming taboo. Xia Ling then questioned Cao Yanbing about the existence of ghosts in Zhenhun Street and mentioned the mythical bird Dapeng.
Cao Yanbing clarified that what people perceived as "ghosts" were merely living creatures or phenomena that humans, like those in the Qin and Han dynasties, couldn't understand, hence labeling them "demons" or "mythical beasts." On their way to Mingjing Village, Cao Yanbing and Xia Ling encountered a group of Xiong Haizi bullying a young girl named Bai Shuier. Without a moment's hesitation, Cao Yanbing intervened, forcefully tying up the boys.
Xia Ling expressed concern over his harshness, pointing out they were just children, but Cao Yanbing retorted that they were "Xiong Haizi." While their attention was diverted, Bai Shuier, frightened by the commotion, seized the opportunity to escape. Realizing Bai Shuier was gone, Cao Yanbing and Xia Ling continued their journey, entering a strikingly beautiful and unfamiliar area, which they described as a "fairyland on Earth."
Meanwhile, Bai Shuier, exhausted from her escape, collapsed in the street, faintly murmuring the name "Bai Shimen" before losing consciousness. It was mentioned that Bai Shimen is the formidable soul master of Yu Lin Street.
