The Blood of Youth Episode 24 Recap, Plot

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On the day of the sacrificial ceremony, everyone was fully dressed and assembled outside the Tai’an Hall, awaiting Ming Dedi’s appearance. However, as the grand doors slowly opened and Ming Dedi, dressed in dragon regalia, walked out, he suddenly collapsed before he could speak. The imperial physicians diagnosed it as a heart condition—temporarily non-fatal, but without a cure. For three consecutive days, Ming Dedi remained mostly unconscious, waking only three times to issue three decrees.

The first decree appointed Xiao Yueli and Grand Preceptor Dong Zhu to jointly oversee the state, managing all affairs of Northern Li. The second ordered Tianqi City to be sealed for a month—no officials below second rank could enter or leave, and those above must remain at their posts. The third was a secret decree, personally delivered by Eunuch Jinyan to General Ye’s residence. Xiao Chong and Xiao Yu both guessed that Ming Dedi’s condition was dire.

These three decrees conveyed three intentions—entrusting the nation, preventing chaos, and shaking hearts. Because Ming Dedi’s purpose was so clear, while it temporarily suppressed dissent, it also revealed the severity of his illness. Now, the threshold of the General’s estate was almost worn down by visitors, yet none knew the secret decree was blank. Clearly, Ming Dedi intended to use Ye Xiaoying’s influence to intimidate the court, leaving him with no easy way out.

Meanwhile, the imperial physicians were helpless against the heart condition, and Xiao Yueli immediately thought of the Little Medical Immortal Hua Jin and entrusted Dong Zhu with handling state affairs. Due to the upheaval in Tianqi City, Xiao Se considered it time to return home. Sikong Qianluo wished to accompany him but was refused.

Then Lord Langya’s son, Xiao Lingchen, suddenly appeared and shared what he had been through recently, strengthening Xiao Se’s resolve to return to Tianqi and uncover the truth—only by doing so could he honor his late uncle’s spirit. Xiao Yueli obtained Hua Jin’s consent and invited her to personally treat Ming Dedi, accidentally discovering Lei Wujie had made significant progress in cultivation.

Before departing, Xiao Se met with Sikong Changfeng alone and learned the real reason Xiao Lingchen had shown up. Although Sikong Changfeng resented Ming Dedi, he admitted that as an emperor, Ming Dedi had brought peace and prosperity to Northern Li. Though he wronged Lord Langya, he had a clear conscience toward the people. Xiao Chong and Xiao Yu, upon receiving word from their subordinates that Xiao Se had set out for Tianqi, reacted very differently.

Xiao Yu had already prepared an ambush for Xiao Se, while Xiao Chong preferred to observe from the sidelines, appearing involved but actually remaining outside the fray. At the same time, Hua Jin examined Ming Dedi’s heart condition, estimating a month would be needed for treatment. Xiao Yueli, upon hearing that an assassin had infiltrated the palace, had no idea it was Wu Xin.

After clashing with the head eunuch, Wu Xin was gravely wounded and went into hiding, hoping Xiao Se would return soon to rescue him. Once Xiao Se wrapped up his affairs, he left the city alone. Sikong Changfeng knew the journey would be full of dangers. Though Xueyue City did not favor getting involved in conflicts, they would never allow themselves to be slaughtered.

Therefore, Sikong Changfeng and Yin Luoxia prepared a map and predicted who would try to stop Xiao Se. First was the Luocheng Army under Xiao Yu’s command. General Cheng Luoying received orders to intercept Xiao Se. Next, to the northeast, was the unparalleled Wushuang City, more like Xiao Chong’s hidden card than Dark River or the Tang Clan. Meanwhile, in the southwest, Dark River would surely send the three family heads to ambush.

Sikong Changfeng ordered Yin Luoxia to issue the Thousand City Command. After sending off Sikong Qianluo, he decided to face the Lord of Muliang City, Luo Qingyang, alone. Shortly after, a crimson firework bloomed in the sky. Tang Lian bid farewell to his master, Tang Lianyue, and set off with seven bottles of wine. On Sword Heart Cliff, Li Hanyi reminded Lei Wujie to leave the tomb.

To enter the Sword Immortal Realm, he must experience life and death to gain true understanding. Ye Ruoyi, on behalf of her father, commanded the army and led the troops to rescue Xiao Se. Xiao Yueli, upon learning that Xiao Se had left Xueyue City alone, immediately summoned 800 elite Tiger Guards to clear the road ahead. Commander Li Changqing hesitated for a moment but ultimately agreed to deploy them at Xiao Yueli’s request.

After Xiao Yueli departed, Qi Tianchen sighed emotionally and confided in Eunuch Jin Xuan that back then, all the princes were sent to fiefdoms—except the youngest, Xiao Yueli. Ming Dedi had never intended to be emperor himself.

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