The Legend of the Condor Heroes Episode 15 Recap
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Mei Chaofeng returned to the ruined temple, discovering a message carved by Mu Nianci. At the same time, Ouyang Ke confronted her, aiming for the Nine Yin Manual. He unleashed venomous snakes, controlling them with his flute, and was gaining the upper hand. However, a mysterious, melodious xiao sound emanated from the distance, disrupting Ouyang Ke’s flute music and causing him intense pain. Unable to bear the torment, Ouyang Ke hastily ordered his concubines to plug their ears and withdrew.
Mei Chaofeng expressed gratitude for the unseen rescuer, and vowed to protect the Nine Yin Manual, dedicating it to her late love, Chen Xuanfeng. Meanwhile, an unnamed person reported to Wanyan Honglie that Young Prince Yang Kang had been abducted by Tai Lake bandits and was being held at Guiyun Manor, a stronghold known for its intricate contraptions and formations.
At Guiyun Manor, Guo Jing expressed deep concern to Huang Rong, revealing that Mu Nianci had gone to summon Mei Chaofeng to rescue Yang Kang, which would inevitably bring danger to the manor. Guo Jing suggested informing Chief Lu so he could release Yang Kang, thus sparing the lives of the manor residents. Huang Rong, however, vehemently disagreed, believing Yang Kang deserved more suffering.
She was confident in their ability to use the martial arts taught by Chief Hong to face Mei Chaofeng, while Guo Jing felt they had a responsibility to protect Chief Lu due to his kindness. A skull, marked by five distinctive finger holes, arrived at Guiyun Manor, confirming the impending arrival of the Twin Killers. Chief Lu revealed to Guo Jing and Huang Rong that Mei Chaofeng and Chen Xuanfeng were his former martial siblings from Peach Blossom Island.
He recounted how they had secretly eloped with the Nine Yin Manual, fearing their master Huang Yaoshi's disapproval. Lu Chengfeng admitted to reporting their transgression, leading to a pursuit that ended in Mongolia, where he tragically lost the use of his legs at their hands. Huang Rong, who had long suspected his connection to Peach Blossom Island, finally confirmed that Lu Chengfeng was indeed her father Apothecary Huang's disciple.
She pondered why her own father had never spoken of this painful past, to which Lu Chengfeng replied that it was too painful to revisit. Preparing for the confrontation, Lu Chengfeng sent his wife away and ordered his fortress leaders not to intervene, determined to face his foes alone, though his son Lu Guanying insisted on staying by his side. He then regretfully asked Guo Jing and Huang Rong to leave, wishing them well.
Having already discerned Huang Rong's true identity, Lu Chengfeng praised her cleverness and beauty, offering them a bag of gold as a wedding gift. Guo Jing politely refused the gold, but Lu Chengfeng insisted they accept his precious Nine Flowers Dew Pills, a potent medicine from his master's formula, citing his own uncertain fate. As Guo Jing and Huang Rong prepared to depart, Huang Rong secretly vowed to return.
Just as they were about to set sail, a formidable master named Qiu Qianren, renowned as "Iron Palm Floating Above Water," arrived, astonishing them by walking on the lake while carrying a large vat. Huang Rong recognized his name from her father's stories, knowing he had been famous twenty years prior.
Upon learning of the Twin Killers' threat, Qiu Qianren boldly offered his assistance, prompting Huang Rong to change her mind and decide to stay, confident in the powerful new master's protection. In the living room, Lu Chengfeng asked Qiu Qianren to instruct his son, Lu Guanying, who then performed a fist routine. Qiu Qianren, with an arrogant demeanor, dismissed Lu Guanying's skills as mere exercise, boasting about his own profound power.
At Huang Rong's insistence, Qiu Qianren demonstrated his abilities by effortlessly crushing a brick, seemingly generating smoke from his body. Everyone present was awe-struck, with Lu Chengfeng comparing his inner power to that of the Five Greats. Qiu Qianren then proclaimed his superiority over the Five Greats, claiming he could have bested Wang Chongyang at the first Mount Hua Martial Arts Meet if not for a "family matter," and shared his cynical view on the Nine Yin Manual.
Unbeknownst to them, the Seven Heroes of South were sailing on Tai Lake, returning to Jiaxing after eighteen years. Spotting Guiyun Manor, they decided to stop for water. Lu Guanying, mistaking their unusual attire for associates of the Twin Killers, engaged them in a fight. Guo Jing quickly intervened, identifying them as his beloved masters and diffusing the misunderstanding. Ke Zhene, however, was furious to see Guo Jing with Huang Rong.
He struck his disciple and issued an ultimatum: Guo Jing must abandon the "little witch" or be disowned. Huang Rong, angered by Ke Zhene's insults, retorted, exchanging sharp words with him. As the situation grew tense, Qiu Qianren smoothly intervened, greeting the Seven Heroes and inquiring if they were there to confront the Twin Killers. Lu Chengfeng formally introduced Qiu Qianren and apologized for his son's earlier misjudgment.
Qiu Qianren then proposed that all parties unite against Mei Chaofeng, subtly shifting the focus and easing the immediate conflict between the masters. At the subsequent banquet, the martial artists initially agreed to unite against the Twin Killers. However, Qiu Qianren steered the conversation, suggesting that releasing Yang Kang would appease Mei Chaofeng.
He then revealed his true agenda: he possessed intelligence that the Jin army would launch a massive invasion within six months, which the Song Dynasty could not withstand. He proposed that the martial artists should join the Jin to prevent prolonged warfare and the suffering of the people, effectively advocating for surrender. This proposition ignited outrage among the heroes, especially Ke Zhene, who defiantly declared that they would rather die than capitulate to the Jin.
Realizing Qiu Qianren was a Jin sympathizer, Lu Chengfeng indignantly asked him to leave. Meanwhile, in the dungeon, Duan Tiande, hoping to gain favor, informed Yang Kang about Qiu Qianren's presence, believing he was there on Prince Zhao's behalf. Despite being asked to depart, Qiu Qianren continued to provoke the defiant heroes with boasts of his martial prowess. Guo Jing, witnessing this, challenged Qiu Qianren.
During their brief exchange, Guo Jing quickly discerned that Qiu Qianren's martial arts were merely superficial, lacking genuine inner power. As the heroes debated how to deal with the fraudulent Qiu Qianren, Mei Chaofeng burst into the hall, demanding her disciple's release. Lu Chengfeng and Mei Chaofeng engaged in a heated exchange, with Lu Chengfeng revealing Guo Jing as Chen Xuanfeng's killer. Seizing the opportunity amid the escalating tension, Qiu Qianren attempted to escape but was quickly intercepted.
In a desperate move, he fabricated a shocking lie: Huang Yaoshi had been killed by the Quanzhen Seven Masters. Huang Rong, Mei Chaofeng, and Lu Chengfeng, utterly distraught and consumed by grief, momentarily put aside their grievances, vowing to unite and avenge their master. Qiu Qianren tried once more to flee, but Zhu Cong caught him, revealing a cunning ring on Qiu Qianren’s finger that he used to create his illusion of power, such as breaking a wine cup. Zhu Cong then expertly exposed all of Qiu Qianren’s supposed martial arts as nothing more than elaborate parlor tricks, revealing him to be a complete charlatan.
