Side Story of Fox Volant Episode 31 Recap
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Fu Kangan confronted Official Tang, presenting clear evidence that Tang had previously met Hu Fei. Initially, Official Tang vehemently denied any acquaintance with Hu Fei, but upon seeing the undeniable proof, he immediately knelt and pledged his unwavering loyalty, promising to spare no effort in finding Hu Fei. Meanwhile, an arrest warrant for Hu Fei arrived at the Huaquan Sect, which Ji Xiaofeng received.
He went to the wing to deliver the message, but Lv Xiaomei intercepted him at the door. Ji Xiaofeng, still believing he was poisoned, demanded his daily antidote from Lv Xiaomei. However, Cheng Lingsu revealed to Hu Fei that she had never truly poisoned Ji Xiaofeng. It was a ruse she had concocted to ensure Ji Xiaofeng's cooperation in helping Hu Fei secure the position of sect leader.
Hu Fei then sought out Ji Xiaofeng to apologize for the deception and candidly revealed his true identity. Ji Xiaofeng, a man of integrity, appreciated Hu Fei's honesty and agreed to keep his identity a secret, becoming a trusted ally. Fearing accusation as an accomplice due to his past generosity towards Hu Fei, Official Tang began to investigate who might be supporting Hu Fei.
He believed that if he could link Hu Fei to the Red Flower Club, it would be a substantial merit for him. Feng Nantian agreed, further noting the unusual closeness between Hu Fei and Yuan Ziyi, and suggested using this connection to ensnare the All-knowing Nun and her entire group in a broader scheme. Within Fu Kangan's residence, the heightened security measures instilled widespread panic.
Fu Old Madam chastised Fu Kangan for his leniency, attributing the current troubles to Ma Chunhua's origins in the martial arts world. Considering the numerous female residents in the inner courtyard and the inconvenience of male guards, Fu Old Madam instructed Fu Kangan to personally invite the All-knowing Nun to oversee the internal security of the residence. The All-knowing Nun learned from her disciple, Feihong, that Hu Fei had become the leader of the Huaquan Sect.
While Feihong praised Hu Fei as an unparalleled talent, the Nun dismissed him as young, arrogant, and excessively stubborn. She recalled how he had initially promised to follow Yuan Ziyi's advice but ultimately went his own way. She then sternly reminded Feihong not to mention Hu Fei to Yuan Ziyi. Cheng Lingsu had successfully removed most of the poison from Ma Chunhua's body, but the prolonged exposure had severely weakened her vitality.
Cheng Lingsu instructed Hu Fei and Lv Xiaomei to take turns guarding Ma Chunhua, ensuring she remained undisturbed and silent for the next twelve hours to prevent a relapse, while Cheng Lingsu left to gather specific herbs for a restorative medicine. Meanwhile, Shi Wanchen, deducing that Cheng Lingsu, as a physician, would eventually visit Tongren Hall for its comprehensive selection of herbs, dispatched Xue Que and Murong Jingyue to lie in wait for her there.
Upon entering Tongren Hall, Cheng Lingsu heard Xue Que urgently requesting medicine, claiming that Jiang Xiaotie was gravely ill. Believing the story, Cheng Lingsu was led away. However, on their journey, she sensed something amiss. Suddenly, Murong Jingyue appeared, revealing the deception. Xue Que then confirmed that both Jiang Xiaotie and Jiang Tieshan were dead. Together, they demanded the Seven Pistil Chaenomeles sinensis from Cheng Lingsu, offering her a Nine Times Vitality Restoring Pill in exchange.
Cheng Lingsu refused, unleashing her Magic Power of King of Poison to repel them, warning them against future transgressions before they retreated. The considerable exertion from using her Magic Power of King of Poison left Cheng Lingsu drained. She recalled her master's final instructions: due to her inherently fragile constitution, she was reliant on Nine Times Vitality Restoring Pills to sustain her life.
Her master had advised that she could forgo the pills as long as she remained within the Medicine King Valley, protected by its unique medicinal aura. However, should she ever venture outside the valley, she must always carry a sufficient supply of the pills, as discontinuing them would inevitably lead to swift demise.
Xue Que and Murong Jingyue reported their failure to Shi Wanchen, admitting they couldn't retrieve the Seven Pistil Chaenomeles sinensis because Cheng Lingsu had inherited the Magic Power of King of Poison. Shi Wanchen, enraged but undeterred, scoffed at the Magic Power and intensified his own training in the Jade Silkworm poison technique, aiming for absolute dominance within the Medicine King Sect.
He then ordered his disciples to immediately find new graves, exhume fresh corpses, and use the corpse blood to cultivate the Jade Silkworm poison Gu, one of the three most potent poisons known to the Medicine King Sect. The All-knowing Nun and Yuan Ziyi arrived at Fu Kangan's residence. Princess Hejia openly admired Yuan Ziyi's exceptional martial arts and striking beauty, while Yuan Ziyi remained stoic and the All-knowing Nun responded with humble dignity.
Hailan, knowing Fu Old Madam's reverence for Buddhist teachings, suggested that Yuan Ziyi could tutor her two children in Buddhist principles within Hailan's own courtyard. The All-knowing Nun readily accepted, viewing it as a great fortune for Yuan Ziyi. Hu Fei watched over Ma Chunhua, his mind filled with memories. Ma Chunhua soon woke, distraught by the absence of her children.
Her intense emotional distress caused her condition to rapidly worsen; she coughed up black blood and fell back into unconsciousness. Observing her critical state, Hu Fei was filled with anguish. He solemnly decided he must risk entering the residence again to retrieve her children, convinced it was the only way to save her. He was well aware of the heightened security following his actions the previous night, making his return extremely perilous.
However, Cheng Lingsu vehemently opposed his decision, declaring that if he dared to re-enter the residence for Ma Chunhua's children, she would immediately pack her bags and return to Medicine King Valley, leaving him to find another physician. She then turned and entered her room, ignoring Hu Fei's desperate pleas through the closed door.
