I Am Nobody Episode 18 Recap
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Zhang Chulan burst through the door and fell to the ground, followed shortly by Grandmaster Zhang Zhiwei, who expressed frustration with Zhang Chulan's actions, stating he had turned the contest into a joke. Zhang Chulan responded that it was not the time to accept the inheritance. Just then, news arrived that the Sinister Pleasure were attacking Mount Longhu. Grandmaster Zhang Zhiwei decided to go, noting that everyone seemed to be getting on his nerves.
Watching the Grandmaster depart, Zhang Chulan heard that Feng Baobao had been lured away by a strange sound. Realizing the situation, Zhang Chulan decided to go look for her, and Xu San agreed to join him. Grandmaster Zhang Zhiwei arrived where the Sinister Pleasure members were causing chaos.
He quickly confronted them, listening as they expounded on their philosophy, claiming that to reach the ultimate limits, one must face their true nature and that disregarding the world's temptations was an achievement. The Grandmaster countered by citing their founding master Yang Zhu's full philosophy, which included "not even the smallest gain to bring any suffering," arguing that they only remembered the selfish part and were merely following their desires, calling them troublemakers and evildoers.
He effortlessly defeated several of them, demonstrating his prowess and the Gold Brilliance Spell. Others attempted to challenge him, including one identified as Ironhead Liao, but they were also easily repelled by his seemingly impenetrable defenses. Recognizing they couldn't defeat him, the remaining attackers decided to retreat. The Grandmaster spoke briefly with a young lady who thanked him for saving her from two Sinister Pleasure members and later told his younger disciples that they were paying for their lax training.
Meanwhile, Xu San and Zhang Chulan apprehended a Sinister Pleasure member. Under questioning, the captured member revealed that around a hundred Sinister Pleasure members had attacked Mount Longhu, and that the Four Crazies and other elders were present. Hearing this, Xu San and Zhang Chulan grew worried about Feng Baobao's safety. Xu San suggested they split up to cover more ground, but Zhang Chulan initially insisted they stay together as it was too dangerous.
Xu San conceded that Zhang Chulan could run if losing, but then corrected himself, stating that finding Feng Baobao was a shared responsibility. Elsewhere, Xia He led Zhang Lingyu to a secluded area. She attempted to stop him from going to aid Lu Jin, who was under attack. Xia He became affectionate and tried to provoke him, reminding him of their past and commenting on his scent and physique.
Zhang Lingyu resisted her advances, insisting he needed to help Mr. Lu. He told her not to force him to fight her. Xia He seemed surprised when he actually pushed her away. Just then, Grandmaster Zhang Zhiwei appeared, having heard their exchange. He identified Xia He as "Bone Scraper" and told her to go away.
He instructed Zhang Lingyu to go clear out other troublemakers on the front mountain, stating he would handle the situation with Mr. Lu, having been drawn there by Lu's Qi. Zhang Lingyu expressed concern for Mr. Lu, but the Grandmaster assured him he had it under control and told him to go.
As the Grandmaster spoke to Xia He, he offered her cryptic advice about deciding her own path, whether to leave or stay, and what kind of person she wanted to be. Xia He acknowledged that her toxins were useless against him, realizing she couldn't stop him. Lu Jin was engaged in a fierce battle, using the Five Thunder Vermilion Book recklessly against several Sinister Pleasure members.
These members discussed his state, realizing he was in the process of activating the Triple Rebirth technique and that their best option was to wait for him to exhaust himself. Gao Ning arrived, sensing the disturbance, and warned those who remained to leave immediately or face death, acknowledging the Grandmaster's impending arrival. Yuan and others decided to retreat, noting the Chief Celestial Taoist's presence and killing intent, realizing they wouldn't survive if they stayed longer.
Yuan mentioned he had exhausted too much Qi and needed to replenish. Grandmaster Zhang Zhiwei arrived and observed Lu Jin, diagnosing that he had lost control of his meridians, allowing his heart to be controlled by inner demons, making him deranged. The Grandmaster used a Calming Spell on Lu Jin, calling out to him, but Lu Jin was fixed on killing someone named Wu Gensheng and continued to attack the Grandmaster.
The Grandmaster provoked Lu Jin, urging him to come and kill him. Meanwhile, Zang Long was desperately trying to protect Lu Linglong from Shen Chong, known as "Source of Malice." Zang Long was severely outmatched and injured. Shen Chong offered Zang Long a contract to loan him Qi, guaranteeing he could defeat his opponents, but revealed this would turn Zang Long into his puppet, like someone named Hu Jie.
Zang Long considered it to save Linglong, who pleaded with him not to sign. Just as Zang Long was about to sign, Zhang Chulan intervened, placing himself between Shen Chong, Zang Long, and Lu Linglong. Zhang Chulan tried to talk his way out, then told Linglong and Zang Long to escape while he stayed to stall Shen Chong. Shen Chong intended to pursue them, but Zhang Chulan stayed behind to face Shen Chong alone, urging the others to run.
Despite his efforts, Zhang Chulan was quickly overwhelmed and severely injured, spitting blood, realizing he was no match and might die there. He questioned the point of his abilities or being champion if it ended like this. Facing defeat, Zhang Chulan recalled his grandpa's teachings about the nature of outsider abilities – taking in the world's energy and giving it back in one's own way, a cycle of in and out.
Remembering his friends and the color they brought to his life, finding his reason to fight, Zhang Chulan activated this cycle. Shen Chong was shocked as Zhang Chulan's Qi seemed to drain his own, calling Zhang Chulan a "Little White Worm" who only takes. Zhang Chulan asserted control over his Qi. Shen Chong was defeated and forced to retreat, acknowledging Zhang Chulan as the champion.
As he left, Zhang Chulan told someone accompanying Shen Chong named Alian to delete a video. Zhang Chulan then went to find Feng Baobao. Elsewhere, Xia He encountered an elderly man (Old Xia). He noted her unusual ability to heal quickly even from severe wounds during combat and commented on her strong resemblance to an old friend, Zhang Huaiyi. Because of this resemblance, he found himself unable to harm her.
NDT staff discussed scanning the captured Sinister Pleasure members, noting that half of them were completely unregistered with the company, which they found impossible as all outsiders were supposedly accounted for. Zhang Chulan tried to call Feng Baobao but couldn't reach her. He eventually received a message directing him to a hall on the back mountain. There, Feng Baobao casually told him she had "killed the Chief Celestial Taoist." It was revealed that Grandmaster Zhang Zhiwei was alive but injured.
He explained that Lu Jin, in his deranged state, had attacked him believing he was Wu Gensheng. The Grandmaster had focused on protecting his vital organs internally with his Gold Aura, which allowed him to survive Lu Jin's predictable attacks despite suffering broken bones. Lu Jin was with Lu Linglong and Zang Long. Lu Linglong asked Lu Jin, her great-grandfather, to save Zang Long's arm, but Lu Jin confirmed it was permanently damaged and he couldn't help.
When Zhang Chulan arrived, Lu Jin quickly healed his injuries completely, acknowledging that Zhang Chulan had saved them, not Linglong's growth. Zhang Chulan joked about wanting to keep the injuries for "credit" as a Tianshidu heir who had been beaten, but Lu Jin completed the healing, stating they were now even. After being told he was a mess, Zhang Chulan got cleaned up. Feng Baobao then asked Zhang Chulan if he had accepted the Tianshidu inheritance. Zhang Chulan in turn asked Feng Baobao if she was okay, and she confirmed she was fine, having only encountered "some minor trouble."
