The Eternal Love Episode 23 Recap
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Mo Liancheng, restless in his sleep and haunted by the fear of being forgotten, mumbled. He felt a profound emptiness, realizing it was connected to Qu Xiaotan. Despite his severe injuries, Mo Liancheng was determined to take the Mindfulness Panacea to recall their past, even though Mo Yifeng warned it could endanger his life.
Mo Liancheng insisted he needed to know what happened in the past, especially after sensing Qu Xiaotan's love and sacrifice, feeling he couldn't face himself without understanding those lost twenty-five years. Mo Yifeng reluctantly agreed to help. Qu Xiaotan awoke, asking about Mo Liancheng, and learned he was in the pharmacy. Finding the directions complicated, she decided to wait, but Mo Yifeng arrived, stating he came for her.
He explained that Qu Xiaotan could use Ling Power to help Mo Liancheng heal from his severe injuries that ordinary herbs couldn't cure. Qu Xiaotan, unfamiliar with Ling Power, learned from Mo Yifeng that it could unblock Mo Liancheng’s meridians and that only she could wield significant Ling Power because she possessed the Soul Bead. Despite her hesitation, Qu Xiaotan agreed to learn for Mo Liancheng's sake, but their secret lesson was interrupted by Mo Liancheng.
He dismissed Mo Yifeng, claiming he could teach Qu Xiaotan everything. Later, Mo Liancheng questioned Qu Xiaotan, and she confessed that Mo Yifeng said his health was worsening and she needed to practice Ling Power to save him. Mo Liancheng dismissed Ling Power as a cure, saying it could only relieve pain. As Qu Xiaotan offered to massage his shoulders, Mo Liancheng instinctively called her "Tan'er," realizing he had recovered his memory.
Qu Xiaotan embraced him, but the exertion caused Mo Liancheng to vomit blood and collapse, alarming her. Mo Yifeng explained that Mo Liancheng had forcibly taken the Mindfulness Panacea while severely injured, causing a severe back reaction that could double his injuries. He recounted the story of Mo Liancheng, a kind-hearted doctor, who fell in love with Qu Xiangtan, the ambitious heir to a hostile clan, who eventually killed him.
Mo Yifeng then revealed that Qu Xiangtan reincarnated as Qu Xiaotan. Qu Xiaotan was devastated, struggling to accept that she had killed the man she loved in her past life. Later, Mo Liancheng reassured Qu Xiaotan that he was fine and knew about his past with Qu Xiangtan. Qu Xiaotan tearfully declared her love for the Mo Liancheng before her.
Mo Liancheng explained that their past tragedy was due to misunderstandings from their conflicting backgrounds, and he didn't blame Qu Xiangtan. Mo Yifeng suggested that Qu Xiaotan’s current ability to switch personalities when she lied was a manifestation of Qu Xiangtan's guilt and obsession over lying to and causing Mo Liancheng's death.
Mo Liancheng confirmed he had increased the dose of the Mindfulness Panacea, assuring Qu Xiaotan that he would be fine and expressing his happiness at being reunited with her, wishing to spend every moment by her side. Despite his love, Mo Liancheng urged Qu Xiaotan to undo their Life Bond, fearing for her safety, but she refused, vowing to die with him.
Qu Xiaotan then had a fleeting vision of her past life, speaking to her child and parents, expressing her wish to be their daughter again. Qu Xiaotan then heard a voice calling "Chief!" and found a note from Liu Qianshui, stating he knew how to save Mo Liancheng and instructing her to meet him.
Qu Xiaotan secretly asked Mo Yifeng for sleeping pills, feigning insomnia, but eventually admitted she needed them to make Mo Liancheng sleep so she could meet Liu Qianshui without his knowledge. Mo Yifeng was reluctant, calling Liu Qianshui "crazy," but Qu Xiaotan argued that she couldn't stand by while Mo Liancheng suffered. Seeing her desperation, Mo Yifeng agreed to help her hide the plan.
That evening, Qu Xiaotan and Mo Yifeng slipped sleeping medication into Mo Liancheng's food during dinner, and he soon fell asleep. Qu Xiaotan rushed to meet Liu Qianshui, who confirmed Mo Liancheng's condition was critical due to the Mindfulness Panacea. Liu Qianshui offered a solution: soaking Mo Liancheng's body in the Tianshui Pond in the Youming Realm, where the ancient spring water could heal his injuries. However, Liu Qianshui warned of a hidden danger within the Tianshui Pond.
