Shadow Love Episode 28 Recap
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After Jin'an regained his senses, he was immediately concerned he might have lost control and harmed Li Shuang during his erratic state, but she reassured him he hadn't. Despite their reunion, Jin'an insisted Li Shuang could not stay with him, reasoning that he would forget her once the Jade Linglong was removed anyway, making it better to end everything now.
Li Shuang challenged him, asking if he had considered how difficult it would be for her to forget him or let go of their shared past. She pointed out the murals he had carved, which depicted their past together, as proof that he too could not forget. Jin'an, however, was steadfast in his concern, fearing he might harm or even kill her if he lost control again.
In a powerful gesture, Li Shuang bit his shoulder fiercely, telling him to remember the pain. She declared that even after the Jade Linglong was removed and their blood contract ceased to exist, this mark would be their new, enduring bond. Li Shuang then urged Jin'an to cherish every remaining moment, reaffirming her lifelong love and commitment to always stay by his side. Li Shuang and Jin'an then formalized their union in a ceremony on Wuling Mountain.
Li Shuang vowed before heaven and earth to marry Jin'an, promising unwavering faith until death. Jin'an, in turn, pledged to marry Li Shuang, to be of one heart and mind, and never to fail her. Later, Jin'an woke to find Li Shuang preparing breakfast for him. She explained she was simply trying to mimic the customs of ordinary wives, despite admitting she was not skilled in cooking.
Jin'an playfully suggested he could handle all the cooking, as Li Shuang was usually busy. He then expressed how tranquil and beautiful Wuling Mountain was, suggesting they could settle there. Li Shuang seemed thoughtful, and Jin'an clarified that they could first explore the world after the Jade Linglong was removed, finding their own secluded paradise.
He acknowledged her responsibilities to the Li family and the Changfeng Army, offering to return to Lucheng if she preferred, as it held many of their memories. Li Shuang lovingly responded that wherever Jin'an was, whether in a secluded paradise or a bustling city, was where she belonged.
Meanwhile, Lu Xin, eager to assist at the clinic, was gently advised by a junior sister to refrain from overexertion due to her pregnancy, as the medicinal herbs could be harmful to her baby. Mo Yin, overhearing this, became furious, pulling Lu Xin aside to demand how many people she had told, fearing his reputation would be ruined.
Lu Xin, surprised by his reaction, explained she had only mentioned it once upon their arrival, finding it amusing that the people of Wuling Mountain were even more prone to gossip than she was. Lu Xin again approached Mo Yin, hoping to learn the medical arts of Wuling Mountain. Mo Yin was initially reluctant, stating that their secret methods were never taught to outsiders. Lu Xin persisted, offering to become his disciple, reasoning that shared knowledge could help more people.
Mo Yin then laid out the strict conditions for discipleship: either one was destined, or they had to offer their most cherished possession to fully dedicate themselves to their studies. After some deliberation, Lu Xin offered him a pearl, which Mo Yin had previously given her. She asserted it was her most treasured item, as it represented wealth in the outside world. Mo Yin dismissed her explanation as shallow, declaring her incompatible with Wuling Mountain.
At that moment, a dan furnace exploded. Mo Yin quickly shielded Lu Xin, protecting her from the blast. Upon discovering an acupoint-sealing needle amidst the wreckage, Mo Yin realized the explosion was a diversion, indicating Jin'an was in grave danger. He quickly instructed Lu Xin to tend to the injured and rushed off. Jin Wujian confronted Li Shuang and Jin'an, mocking Jin'an's nature as a shadow puppet. Li Shuang and Jin'an were unable to resist Jin Wujian.
Jin Wujian boastfully revealed he had consumed Kongqing Water and believed himself invincible. He angrily blamed Wuling Mountain for his past, swearing to make them all pay. Mo Yin soon arrived and immediately recognized Jin Wujian, his sworn brother. Mo Yin denounced Jin Wujian for patricide, betrayal, and harming the innocent, declaring his intention to eliminate him as the Master of Wuling Mountain. However, Mo Yin quickly realized Jin Wujian was suffering from the effects of Brain-Devouring Powder.
Jin Wujian, consumed by hatred, vowed to kill everyone on Wuling Mountain. He then forcibly extracted the Jade Linglong from Jin'an, revealing to a shocked Mo Yin that the supposed sacred relic was in fact an evil artifact. Jin Wujian claimed that only his forbidden techniques allowed its removal, viewing it as deserved retribution for the unfair treatment he had received. Mo Yin was severely injured during the confrontation.
As Jin Wujian declared his intent to kill everyone, Lu Xin rushed onto the scene. Seeing Mo Yin injured and Li Shuang and Jin'an unconscious, she swiftly used the Qianji Needle, fatally striking Jin Wujian. Mo Yin attempted to save Jin Wujian by suppressing the poison, but Jin Wujian, knowing it was too late, begged Mo Yin to end his suffering, which Mo Yin did. Mo Yin then retrieved the Jade Linglong and felt he had finally avenged his godfather.
He tried to console a distraught Lu Xin, explaining that in Wuling Mountain, the dead return to nature, especially after justice is served, and that Jin Wujian's evil deeds led to his deserved demise. Lu Xin, however, tearfully responded that unlike the people of the martial world, she valued every life.
She confessed that after losing her family and clinic, she believed she had nothing left to lose, but witnessing her friends in peril, she realized they were her most cherished possession, and she would sacrifice anything to protect them. Li Shuang later woke to find Jin'an by her side, feeling relieved they were both alive and that nothing could separate them now.
Jin'an described their recent experiences as a long, strange dream that was thankfully over, with Li Shuang still by his side. He expressed concern about losing his martial power without the Jade Linglong and wondered if she would be disappointed in him. Li Shuang playfully reminded him that she, a general, hardly needed protection, and that he was the fragile one when they first met.
Jin'an, embracing their domestic fantasy, then suggested they return to Lucheng, build a house, and live a simple life, humorously assigning all the farming and chores to Li Shuang, while he would take on the cooking. Li Shuang, teasing him about his questionable cooking skills, playfully accused him of taking advantage of her.
Jin'an then pulled out a hairpin, stating that it had fallen from him that day and he didn't know when he had started carrying it, but he thought it looked lovely on her. As he placed it in her hair, Li Shuang felt a pang of sadness, realizing Jin'an was beginning to forget their past. She later confided in Lu Xin that Mo Yin had confirmed Jin'an would gradually lose his memories, though his physical strength would recover.
Lu Xin worried about Li Shuang's future, knowing Jin'an would forget their entire shared history. Li Shuang, however, found solace in the idea that forgetting might not be entirely bad, as it allowed them to cherish their remaining moments of peace before he completely forgot her. Lu Xin then pressed Li Shuang about her agreement with Su Muyang, fearing he had made exorbitant demands or threatened the Li family, and that Li Shuang had sacrificed her entire future.
Li Shuang confirmed she had made a sacrifice, believing it was worth it for Jin'an to have a happy, new life free from suffering and pain. Lu Xin was heartbroken, arguing that Jin'an would rather die a thousand times than accept her sacrifice. Despite the looming threat of memory loss, Jin'an presented Li Shuang with a blooming flower he had found and nurtured on the mountain, seeing it as a symbol of their new beginning.
He proposed planting it in their courtyard and acknowledged that while he might forget many things without the Jade Linglong, they still had ample time to create new memories together. He suggested that for every new experience they shared, they could plant another flower, eventually filling the landscape with their memories. Li Shuang, touched, agreed, expressing her desire to cherish every present moment and live each day to the fullest, given the many trials they had faced.
