Rattan Episode 11 Recap
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Yan Furui, after closely observing in the village, waited on a path Si Teng and Qin Fang were sure to take. He quickly conveyed the information he had gathered, revealing that the Xuan Sect had discovered Chi San's nest, a dangerous cave in Mt. Blackback. He explained that Shen Yindeng had been constructing traps there, with most of the work done by local laborers, though their full function remained unknown.
Yan Furui had drawn a detailed map and suggested Si Teng investigate it beforehand. When asked if Shen Yindeng might visit the mountain at night, Yan Furui assured them that she and her husband, Yangbo, maintained a very regular schedule, going to bed at 8 p. m. and waking at dawn. With the critical information shared, Yan Furui quickly departed. Qin Fang suggested they hide their car and proceed into the mountains.
Si Teng noted how much more reliable Yan Furui had become, prompting her to ask Qin Fang what he had told him. Qin Fang confessed he informed Yan Furui that Shen Yindeng was Chi San and had killed Wafang. Si Teng's reaction was unusually calm, and she explained that she already knew Shen Yindeng and Chen Wan had no connection.
She acknowledged Chi San's impressive ability to peer into others' memories but criticized her timidity, stating that the slap she once delivered was merely a small display of her residual power. However, that one slap had evidently terrified Chi San, preventing her from taking further action, a testament to Si Teng's formidable reputation. As they navigated the challenging mountain path, Qin Fang expressed concern about Si Teng’s high heels, teasing her about having to carry her again.
Taking the flat shoes he had gifted her earlier, Si Teng challenged him to a race and gracefully changed her footwear. Qin Fang was left to marvel as Si Teng, now in her comfortable shoes, moved with surprising ease over the uneven ground. Meanwhile, Shen Yindeng was at home with her husband, Yangbo, who gently questioned why she had falsely claimed to be pregnant. Yangbo reassured her that he had covered for her, telling others her reasons were personal.
Pleased, Shen Yindeng promised to explain later. However, he then brought up his desire for them to have a child, mentioning a renowned witch doctor. The topic visibly distressed Shen Yindeng, who abruptly cut him off. Alone, she reflected on her growing desire to bear Yangbo a child, acknowledging her fascination with being human.
Musing on Si Teng, who had not only given birth but also returned from death, she concluded she couldn't allow Si Teng to die so easily; she needed to learn how a Yi could conceive with a human. Upon reaching the cave entrance, Qin Fang was daunted by the treacherous chasm and his fear of heights. Si Teng confidently told him to wait and, using her abilities, conjured a large vine bridge before venturing into the cave alone.
At the same time, Shen Yindeng, intending to ensure Si Teng's death was not too swift, also made her way towards the cave. Although Yan Furui spotted her and frantically tried to call Qin Fang, the poor reception prevented him from getting through. Fortunately, from the opposite cliff, Qin Fang caught sight of Shen Yindeng. He immediately called out to stall her, and in that moment, he glimpsed a severely wounded Si Teng stumbling out of the cave.
To prevent Shen Yindeng from discovering Si Teng’s vulnerable state, Qin Fang frantically began complaining, loudly proclaiming his suffering from the Rattan Kill and his desire to end his life. In a desperate act, he leaped from the cliff. Shen Yindeng, wanting to exploit him against Si Teng, immediately jumped after him to rescue him, allowing the gravely injured Si Teng to escape unseen. Shen Yindeng revived the unconscious Qin Fang, who feigned confusion and fear.
He spun a tale, claiming Si Teng had left him behind as a lookout while she pursued other leads to find her kin. He asserted that Si Teng had already contacted him, confirming success. When Shen Yindeng pressed him on Si Teng's control, he reiterated it was the Rattan Kill and, feigning frustration, asked if the Xuan Sect had a method to remove it.
Seeing an opportunity, Shen Yindeng promised to cure his Rattan Kill if he helped her against Si Teng. Qin Fang agreed but cunningly stated he would only reveal Si Teng’s secrets after the Rattan Kill was removed, as it was his only leverage. With the deal struck, he excused himself to "contact" Si Teng and hurried away.
Meanwhile, the injured Si Teng encountered Yan Furui, who helped her heal by creating a cocoon of leaves around her, marveling at the convenience of plant-based healing. Qin Fang, unable to locate Si Teng, surmised she was still on Blackback Mountain and returned to the cave. Inside, he found traces of her blood but observed that none of Shen Yindeng's mechanisms were damaged.
He speculated that Si Teng had deliberately avoided destroying them, possibly to study them and catch Shen Yindeng off guard. He then carefully cleaned up all of Si Teng's blood before leaving. After healing, Si Teng returned to the cave, only to find all traces of her presence gone. Puzzled, she questioned Yan Furui if Shen Yindeng had been there, and he confirmed seeing her head to the mountain the previous day.
Si Teng wondered aloud why Shen Yindeng hadn't changed her traps if she suspected they had been discovered. Si Teng, accompanied by Yan Furui, returned to her bamboo house, only to witness Qin Fang and Shen Yindeng engaged in conversation. From their discussion, it was clear they had struck a bargain. After confirming Qin Fang had been in contact with Si Teng, Shen Yindeng demanded to know her secrets, especially how she awoke.
Qin Fang held it as leverage, refusing to disclose it until his Rattan Kill was removed. Satisfied, Shen Yindeng gave him a vial of poison, instructing him to administer it to Si Teng. Observing this from afar, Si Teng’s anger flared. She sarcastically mocked Qin Fang’s apparent leisure and, in a fit of pique, threw away the flat shoes he had given her. Just then, Wang Qiankun approached, eagerly informing Si Teng that they had located Chi San’s nest.
Feigning exhaustion, Si Teng told him she would join them the next morning. As Si Teng calmly walked back towards her house, Qin Fang, visibly relieved to see her unharmed, approached, only to be met with a cold dismissal. Confused and hurt, Qin Fang demanded to know why she wanted him to leave after everything they had been through. Si Teng cruelly suggested he had Stockholm Syndrome.
Believing he held no significance to her, Qin Fang retorted bitterly and turned to leave. Bewildered by his reaction to her perceived betrayal, Si Teng watched him go, but he suddenly turned back. He produced the vial of poison and explained that Shen Yindeng wanted her to ingest it before entering the cave. He clarified his intention to tell Shen Yindeng that Si Teng had consumed it and advised her to feign the effects of being poisoned.
Still suspicious, Si Teng asked why Shen Yindeng would trust him. Qin Fang then explained his desperate gambit: seeing her emerge from the cave bleeding with Shen Yindeng nearby, he had feigned a breakdown over the Rattan Kill and deliberately fallen from the cliff, knowing Shen Yindeng would save him for information. He also revealed that he had returned to the cave to meticulously clean her bloodstains.
Understanding the depth of his sacrifice and feeling profound guilt for her harshness, Si Teng immediately took the poison. Qin Fang watched in horror, but Si Teng calmly reassured him that as a half-Yi, the potent poison would have little effect on her. Relieved, Qin Fang teased her about consulting him "next time." Realizing the implication, Qin Fang asked if "next time" meant he was allowed to stay, relieved that she no longer wanted him to leave.
Later, Si Teng asked Yan Furui for the cloth shoes she had discarded. She insisted on washing them herself, and Qin Fang observed her quiet act, recognizing it as a sign of her affection. Meanwhile, Wang Qiankun grappled with a moral dilemma, possessing a meteorite-laced object harmful to Yi but hesitating to use it against Si Teng, who had done them no wrong.
At home, a tearful Shen Yindeng instructed her husband Yangbo to open a secret compartment under their bed if she did not return by midnight the following day. Though he was deeply worried, she reassured him it was a precaution and mused about what their children might be like, a thought that filled Yangbo with joy.
