The Legend of the Condor Heroes Episode 6 Recap
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Guo Jing and a disguised Huang Rong sat in a bustling tavern, where Guo Jing earnestly implored "Huang" not to steal again. Thinking Huang Rong was a boy, he advised him to use the gold he had given him to start a small business and lead an honest life.
Huang Rong, annoyed, retorted that she didn't care for a "stinking bun" and had only taken it as a prank because the vendors had looked down on her, wanting to lead them on a wild goose chase. Guo Jing, understanding it was a prank and not hunger, insisted that it was wrong to play such tricks on ordinary folks who depended on their livelihood. He urged Huang Rong to pay for the bun and apologize to the vendor.
Huang Rong adamantly refused, declaring she wouldn't apologize in this life or the next. Guo Jing then stated that if that were the case, they could no longer be friends. Huang Rong, feigning indifference, angrily stormed out. Despite her show of anger, Huang Rong secretly followed Guo Jing as he left the tavern. She watched him approach the bun stall, pay the vendor, and apologize on behalf of his "buddy," explaining that "he" was young and mischievous.
Observing Guo Jing's sincerity, Huang Rong inwardly mused on his naiveté, calling him "nosy" and "a bigger fool than he is." Shortly after, in a secluded alley, Guo Jing was ambushed by the Four Demons of the Yellow River and their master's junior, Hou Tonghai, known as the Three-headed Dragon. The Demons proudly declared their intent to avenge their past humiliation in front of Prince Zhao.
Overwhelmed by the five martial artists, Guo Jing was captured and bound, accusing them of setting a despicable trap. Huang Rong, who had witnessed the entire ambush, subtly approached the celebrating captors. Disguised, she flattered them with fortune-telling, predicting immense wealth and fame, all while secretly lacing their wine with a potent drug. Later, Huang Rong visited the bound Guo Jing.
When asked why she was there, she claimed she had merely "happened to pass by" and was checking on him. Guo Jing warned her that his captors were dangerous and asked her to untie him so his masters could intervene. Huang Rong mischievously offered to release him if he apologized for his earlier lecture. Guo Jing, unwavering in his principles, refused, insisting he had merely pointed out her mistakes and had done nothing wrong.
Huang Rong then threatened to leave him bound, and even pretended to reveal the Demons' plot to "deep-fry" him, but Guo Jing still refused to apologize, instead urging her to flee for her own safety. Frustrated by his stubbornness, Huang Rong left, but not without subtly leaving a dagger within his reach. Guo Jing, understanding her true intentions, smiled and used the dagger to free himself.
He then found the Four Demons and Hou Tonghai comically hanging upside down from trees, recognizing Huang Rong's clever handiwork. Meanwhile, a group of four female disciples of Ouyang Ke, clad in white, spotted Guo Jing's horse. Recognizing it as a rare Ferghana horse, they plotted to steal it to curry favor with their "Young Master" so he could present it to Prince Zhao, Wanyan Honglie.
However, their attempt was thwarted by the Seven Freaks of Jiangnan, who swiftly drove them away. Upon returning to his lodging, Guo Jing recounted his encounter with the Four Demons and Hou Tonghai, and how he had overheard their discussion about Prince Zhao of Jin calling for a martial artists' gathering in Yanjing. His masters immediately suspected a conspiracy against the Song Dynasty.
They decided that Guo Jing should depart for Jiaxing the next day, while they handled the matter of the Jin gathering. Ke Zhen'e specifically instructed Guo Jing to arrive at the Zuixian Tavern in Jiaxing before the 24th of the third month, no matter what. Master Nan also advised Guo Jing to be flexible and to retreat if he found himself outmatched.
Later, while feeding his horse, Guo Jing spoke aloud, expressing his concern that "Huang" might still be angry with him. Huang Rong then appeared, calling him a "fool" for talking to a horse. Guo Jing praised the horse's intelligence, prompting Huang Rong to retort that it was smarter than certain "stubborn as a mule" individuals who couldn't tell white from black, clearly referencing him.
Despite the teasing, Guo Jing thanked her for teaching the Four Demons a lesson and proposed they become "andas," sworn brothers. Huang Rong, still disguised as a boy, seemed hesitant and ultimately refused the offer. Guo Jing accepted her decision but reiterated his willingness to help if she ever faced trouble. He then mentioned the sable coat and gold he carried, which he had intended for her if they met again.
As Guo Jing spoke of his journey to Jiaxing, Huang Rong, testing his character, claimed she needed to go home, but as a "beggar," couldn't walk such a long distance. She then boldly asked for his precious horse. Without a moment's hesitation, Guo Jing agreed, only asking that she treat the horse well, as it had once saved his life.
He then affectionately addressed the horse, telling it that it was now "Huang’s horse," and asking it to be obedient and take "him" home safely. Huang Rong was deeply moved by his genuine generosity and pure heart. In the bustling market, Guo Jing stumbled upon a martial arts contest for marriage. Yang Tiexin, using the assumed name Mu Yi, was hosting the event for his adopted daughter, Mu Nianci. Her elegant martial arts caught Guo Jing's admiration.
A monk and an old man caused a ruckus, trying to claim Mu Nianci, but a dashing young man in white, Yang Kang, stepped in, easily defeating them. Yang Tiexin thanked him, but Yang Kang declared he was there to compete with Mu Nianci. Yang Tiexin expressed his apprehension, noting Yang Kang's noble bearing and suggesting they were not worthy of his family. Yang Kang brushed aside the concern, stating that martial arts prowess, not background, determined the outcome.
During their impressive contest, Yang Kang skillfully took Mu Nianci's embroidered shoe, though he did not notice that she had simultaneously snatched a distinctive jade pendant from his waist. As Yang Kang turned to leave, seemingly disregarding the betrothal rules, Yang Tiexin tried to stop him, reminding him of the commitment he had made by winning. Yang Kang's attendant scoffed, declaring that their "His Highness" was far too noble to marry a wanderer.
Yang Tiexin realized Yang Kang was "His Highness," a Jin, and accused him of mocking his family. He demanded the shoe back, but Yang Kang refused. Yang Tiexin then challenged him but was no match for Yang Kang's superior skills. Witnessing this injustice, Guo Jing stepped forward, criticizing Yang Kang for his outrageous behavior and insisting that he return the shoe and apologize to Yang Tiexin and Mu Nianci. Yang Kang refused, and they began to fight.
Despite being repeatedly knocked down by Yang Kang's fierce attacks, Guo Jing tenaciously held his ground, relentlessly demanding an apology. As Yang Kang prepared to deliver a fatal blow, Wang Chuyi of the Quanzhen Sect, known as Iron Leg, intervened. Wang Chuyi recognized Yang Kang as Senior Qiu's disciple and questioned where he had learned such an "evil routine." Yang Kang denied knowing it, and they began to fight. During the confrontation, Wang Chuyi was injured by Yang Kang's subordinates.
The fight was finally halted by the timely arrival of Princess Bao Xiruo, Yang Kang's mother, who ordered him to stop. Back at the inn, a still-injured Yang Tiexin and Mu Nianci expressed their heartfelt gratitude to Guo Jing and Wang Chuyi. Yang Tiexin confided in Mu Nianci that the betrothal contest had a dual purpose: to find her a good husband and to secretly search for his wife and child, lost for eighteen years.
He revealed that he had adopted Mu Nianci during a famine because she was the same age as his lost child. He also shared his unsettling recollection of hearing the Jin Princess's voice in the arena, a voice eerily similar to his long-lost wife, Bao Xiruo, though he quickly dismissed the idea that his wife could be a Jin Princess. Meanwhile, Guo Jing informed Wang Chuyi of his upcoming journey to Jiaxing.
Recognizing Guo Jing's upright character and knowing of his background and the long-standing bet with the Seven Freaks of Jiangnan, Wang Chuyi decided to accompany him to Jiaxing for mutual protection. Wang Chuyi, still pondering, confided in Guo Jing his bafflement that Yang Kang, a Quanzhen Sect disciple, possessed the "Nine Yin Skeleton Claw," an evil technique, suspecting a deeper secret. At his royal residence, Princess Bao Xiruo confronted Yang Kang about his disrespectful behavior towards the Song people.
Angered by his dismissive attitude, she, a proud Song herself, made him kneel and swear upon a treasured spear that he would never wrong the Song people, explaining that the spear belonged to a "great hero, a most loyal man" from the Song Dynasty. Though Yang Kang reluctantly swore, his arrogance remained.
Afterward, informed by his attendant that Guo Jing and Wang Chuyi were staying at a nearby inn, Yang Kang, at his mother's insistence, reluctantly went to offer a superficial apology. He feigned remorse to Wang Chuyi, claiming his mother had chastised him and expressing concern that Yang Tiexin and Mu Nianci might not accept his apology due to his past misbehavior. Guo Jing, ever guileless, earnestly reassured Yang Kang that Yang Tiexin was an understanding man and offered to accompany him to mediate their apology.
