The Dauntless Youths Episode 20 Recap
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Guxie, with a face full of smiles, congratulated the National Teacher on ascending to the position of Lord of Zhongli, and also praised his brilliant strategy of turning an enemy's plan against them. However, the National Teacher reproached the Virgin Maiden for not completing her task properly, as she had failed to trap the princes in the Sugumu tomb and had allowed them to escape.
Hearing this, Guxie was greatly surprised and hastily explained that she had completed everything as instructed by the National Teacher, and that the princes' escape was truly not her intention, offering to take the blame. The National Teacher did not punish Guxie, as she still had her uses. On the other side, Jiang Wenhuan had already deduced that the National Teacher had framed Zhongli Yuan to rightfully ascend to the position of Lord.
Meanwhile, the poison from the Blood Crystal Stone in his body had spread throughout. Jiang Yiyao could only begin researching the Blood Crystal Stone, repeatedly admonishing him not to use his internal energy, otherwise the spread of the poison would accelerate. But with the National Teacher's people everywhere outside, Jiang Wenhuan was unwilling to drag everyone down, so he asked about methods to use his internal energy.
Jiang Yiyao stated that there was a medicine that could forcibly suppress the poison, but an antidote must be taken ten days later, or death would be certain. Jiang Wenhuan felt that this ten-day window was already enough; hiding in Qingluan Mountain now would surely lead to death, so it was better to strike first. Xinjia felt that their side was outnumbered and weak, making it difficult to break out.
At this moment, General Lin actively stepped forward, expressing his willingness to join them, and stated that the secret to victory lay in trust; only by uniting could they surely break through. Everyone began to research ways to get out. Qingqing went to look for a shortcut, while Jiang Yiyao concentrated on researching the antidote.
She accidentally discovered that human blood could nourish the Blood Crystal Stone, and conversely, if a person was infected with the poison, they would become a host. Qingqing returned disappointed, having found no way out. At this moment, a dark arrow shot in, carrying a map of Zhongli Kingdom. Everyone was pleasantly surprised, guessing that there must be an expert assisting them from behind. Jiang Wenhuan wondered if it could be Guxie's doing.
Jiang Yiyao was almost shot, but was fortunately rescued by Chong Yibiao. However, in the struggle, he pulled her arm, dislocating it. Thus, Jiang Yiyao used the distant scenery to distract her, successfully reset her arm, and carefully bandaged it, leading to a subtle relationship developing between the two. The King of Shangshan learned that the National Teacher had usurped the throne and became the Lord of Zhongli, so he dispatched Gongsun Wuyu to suppress the rebellion.
On the other side, Jiang Wenhuan and his group successfully exited Qingluan Mountain and entered Zhongli Kingdom. The journey was too smooth, but they did not expect to fall into the National Teacher's trap; everyone was surrounded within Zhongli Palace. When the National Teacher saw General Lin appear, he vowed to kill these inhuman, undead, half-alive monsters.
Just as he confidently believed he could eliminate Jiang Wenhuan and his group in one fell swoop, suddenly, a burst of zither music emanated, and the National Teacher's men were killed one after another. It turned out that Gongsun Wuyu had quietly arrived in Zhongli Kingdom and united with Jiang Wenhuan and his group, turning the National Teacher's trap against him to enter Zhongli Palace. Cornered, the National Teacher instead kidnapped Zhongli Yuan, hoping for a way out.
As everyone pressed closer, Zhongli Yuan pleaded with the National Teacher to spare him, but how could the National Teacher grant his wish? Just as the National Teacher stumbled backward, he accidentally fell. Zhongli Yuan, with his back to the crowd, revealed a hideous expression. He pretended to accidentally plunge a dagger into the National Teacher's heart, stating that he had waited for this moment for years.
Seeing the National Teacher die, he feigned panic and fear, crawling up and acting extremely cowardly. Gongsun Wuyu, learning that Jiang Wenhuan was injured, drew a talisman on him, hoping to suppress the Blood Crystal Stone poison. Afterward, she felt that strange things were continuously happening in Zhongli Kingdom and hoped they would temporarily return to Donglu to make further plans. However, Jiang Wenhuan felt that they were not far from the truth and did not want to leave.
On the other side, Guxie's investigations found that Zhongli Kingdom had not turned from decline to prosperity after the National Teacher's death; instead, it was decaying even faster, puzzling her greatly. Zhongli Yuan, finally free from the National Teacher's control, eagerly came to visit Guxie and hoped she would attend the banquet, but as a Virgin Maiden, she stated that she was not suitable for such an occasion.
