The Immortal Ascension Episode 4 Recap
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Han Li arrived in Jiayuan City, where he witnessed a skirmish between members of Lone Manor and the Black Bear Gang. He sought out a local shop assistant, Sun Ergou, to inquire about the Mo Residence. Sun Ergou informed Han Li that Physician Mo had recently passed away and that a man named Wu Jianming, a self-proclaimed final disciple who had been expelled from the Five-Color Sect, was now engaged to Yuzhu, the eldest Mo daughter.
The shop assistant added that the Mo family's entire fortune, including the rare Sunwarm Jade, was expected to be part of the dowry. Han Li, suffering from the escalating effects of the Silver Demon Palm poison, knew he needed the jade before the wedding. He secured a room at an inn for his companion, Qu Hun, instructing him to remain there until signaled, and then set off for the Mo Residence.
Upon reaching the Mo Residence, Han Li introduced himself to Mo Caihuan and Mo Fengwu as Physician Mo's final disciple, presenting a handwritten letter as proof. The skeptical sisters led him to the main hall to meet their mothers. There, he was introduced to Madam Li and the other three Madams, Liu, Yan, and Wang, as well as the three daughters: Yuzhu, Fengwu, and Caihuan.
The public portion of the letter identified Han Li as a trusted disciple sent to protect the family, with the promise that he could marry one of the daughters with the Sunwarm Jade as her dowry. Citing the late hour, the Madams sent Han Li to a guest room for the night, escorted by the three daughters.
Once he was gone, the Madams activated a secret message hidden within the letter using inner strength, which revealed that Physician Mo was dead. As he was being led away, Han Li managed to overhear snippets of their subsequent conversation, learning of his master's demise but failing to discern the identity of the killer. Meanwhile, the Mo daughters chattered about their father's promise of marriage, but Han Li politely dismissed their interest.
With his Silver Demon Palm poison flaring up more frequently and his antidote supply dwindling, his need for the Sunwarm Jade grew critical. He also overheard the Madams plotting against him, though their whispers were too faint for him to understand their plan. The next morning, the Madams had Nanny Wu prepare an elaborate breakfast for Han Li. During the meal, Fengwu teased him, and Han Li gifted her and Yuzhu Fragrance Pellets, a highly prized imperial medicine.
Madam Li then directly confronted Han Li, who admitted to killing Physician Mo but explained it was in self-defense, as his master had tried to kill him first. Madam Li stated they would overlook his actions if he agreed to assist them. Han Li agreed, swearing on Physician Mo’s spirit that he would complete their task in exchange for the Sunwarm Jade.
Their first target was Ouyang Feitian, the notorious leader of Lone Manor, known for his evil deeds and recent threats against the Mo family. They warned Han Li that Ouyang Feitian was a formidable martial artist, superior to Physician Mo, and heavily guarded. Han Li confronted Ouyang Feitian, who, recognizing Han Li as a cultivator, offered him a map of Tainan Valley—a legendary gathering place for immortals—to buy his life.
Han Li dismissed the offer, killed Ouyang Feitian, and took the map. The Madams were astonished by how quickly Han Li completed the task, complaining it had disrupted their ten-day plan to consolidate power. They claimed Ouyang Feitian's death had plunged Jiayuan City into chaos, fearing retaliation from the Jingjiao Sect and the Five-Color Sect, and accused Han Li of bringing new trouble upon them. They insisted he owed them further assistance.
Han Li refused to stay permanently but pressed them for another task to fulfill their oath. The Madams then demanded he eliminate Black Bear, a ruthless individual and the top contender for leadership of the Five-Color Sect. Han Li agreed, swiftly locating and killing him. Word of the Mo family's formidable "son-in-law" spread rapidly. Han Li then returned to the inn to retrieve Qu Hun, who had remained motionless and vigilant, and brought him back to the Mo Residence.
Upon Han Li's return with Qu Hun, the Madams warmly welcomed him but made excuses to delay handing over the Sunwarm Jade. They attempted to persuade him to stay permanently, offering him not only their three daughters in marriage but also control of the Mo family's vast wealth, including their businesses, ancestral medical texts, storeroom keys, and the weapon manuals and Sect Master Token from the Jingjiao Sect. Han Li adamantly refused, reiterating his sole demand for the Sunwarm Jade.
The Madams then reneged on their promise, revealing they knew he was poisoned with the Silver Demon Palm and would soon die without their help, unable to cultivate. They tried to strong-arm him into staying, arguing that they would be helpless without a man in the house and would rather die with him. Enraged by their deceit, Han Li threatened to burn down the Mo Residence.
As they continued to provoke him, his poison violently flared up, causing him to collapse. Amidst the chaos, the non-speaking girl who had previously given Han Li a medical book whispered a warning, revealing to him that the Madams' tears were a trick and they never intended to give him the jade or their daughters. As he fell, the Madams were heard calling for a sleeping drug to incapacitate him further.
