I Am Nobody Episode 20 Recap
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Following a period of strong thunderstorms, numerous Sinister Pleasure fugitives were reported to have been struck by lightning on Xiangchun Road and in various parts of Maqiao Street. NDT security personnel responded to the scenes, confirming the victims were Sinister Pleasure members, though the source of the lightning remained unknown. Amidst these strange events, a meeting of prominent elders took place.
Initially marked by pleasantries over tea, the atmosphere grew tense as they discussed the actions of the Chief Celestial Taoist. Lu Jin expressed impatience with the initial small talk, wanting to get to the reason for the meeting. Lyu Ci explained they had to constrain him to prevent him from going to confront the Chief Celestial Taoist himself.
They discussed the Sinister Pleasure's disruption of the Outsider Martial Arts Contest, the death of Tian Jinzhong, and the burning of Mount Longhu. They discussed the implications of the Chief Celestial Taoist's current actions, involving the illegal use of abilities for personal revenge, noting this violated the core laws of the Outsider world and could have severe consequences.
Wang stated his stance of non-interference regarding the Chief Celestial Taoist's descent from the mountain, which Lu Jin interpreted as wanting the Chief Celestial Taoist to eliminate Sinister Pleasure and Lyu Liang for him. It was noted that once the Chief Celestial Taoist made a decision, he was unstoppable.
They found it peculiar that he brought Zhao Huanjin, known as Si, with him down the mountain, rather than leaving Zhang Lingyu there, interpreting it as the Chief Celestial Taoist leaving himself no possibility of retreat and being determined to act alone. The discussion highlighted frustration among some elders, like Lu Jin, regarding the lack of decisive action and responsibility, with Lyu Ci stating he would support Lu Jin if he was willing to take responsibility.
The Chief Celestial Taoist, Zhang Zhiwei, arrived at Tianhe Building, seeking Mr. Liu Bihua. Liu Bihua was found in distress, lamenting his troubles and asserting that his current business partners were legitimate, and he could not help with Sinister Pleasure matters as he had distanced himself from them. Informed of Zhang Zhiwei's arrival, Liu Bihua became visibly agitated.
Meeting with Zhang Zhiwei, Liu Bihua claimed the incident on Mount Longhu had nothing to do with him and that he was no longer involved with the Sinister Pleasure. Zhang Zhiwei acknowledged Liu Bihua's past financial and material support for Gong Qing and Tianhe's involvement with the Sinister Pleasure, stating his purpose was to request Liu Bihua's help in meeting Gong Qing. Liu Bihua refused, reiterating his separation from the group. Suddenly, other Sinister Pleasure members burst in.
One warned Liu Bihua, recognizing him from Mount Longhu. Another attacked and disabled Liu Bihua in front of Zhang Zhiwei. Zhang Zhiwei then delivered a message to the Sinister Pleasure members present: Gong Qing must show himself, or Zhang Zhiwei would disable every Sinister Pleasure member he encountered without mercy. Meanwhile, NDT personnel were also investigating.
Xu San discovered that Sinister Pleasure members were using coded messages printed on ordinary advertisements, such as toilet unclogging flyers, as a communication method, believing their encryption was secure while NDT possessed the decryption key. He revealed the information obtained from one flyer: the message was related to the Chief Celestial Taoist, specifically conveying his demand to see Gong Qing or face the eradication of the Sinister Pleasure.
Xu San analyzed that this situation had devolved into chaos, the Sinister Pleasure would resort to desperate measures for self-preservation, and it was imperative to find Chief Celestial Taoist quickly. Elsewhere, Zhang Chulan and Feng Baobao found a missing person poster offering a large reward for information leading to a 100-year-old man, featuring a picture of the Chief Celestial Taoist. Back on Mount Longhu, Zhang Lingyu found Rong Shan grieving intensely near the chair where Tian Jinzhong used to sit.
Rong Shan had been cleaning the chair for a week, withdrawn and silent. Zhang Lingyu attempted to comfort him, reminding him that death was irreversible and Tian Jinzhong would not want to see him suffering. Rong Shan, however, blamed himself for the deaths of Tian Jinzhong and Master, and tearfully asked if Zhang Lingyu was also planning to leave. The weather turned sunny after the thunderstorms.
Liu Bihua had informed the Chief Celestial Taoist of a location, as requested by the Sinister Pleasure. The Sinister Pleasure, in turn, gathered a large number of experts at this location, acknowledging Chief Celestial Taoist's strength and planning to use their numerical advantage and surprise to confront him. Gong Qing sent his regards but did not appear personally, leaving his assembled forces to face Zhang Zhiwei.
While traveling to the location, Zhang Zhiwei had a conversation with Zhao Huanjin, asking about Zhao Huanjin sending his monthly pay to the family of his deceased senior, San, which Zhao Huanjin confirmed was his duty. Zhang Zhiwei asked Zhao Huanjin if he would run if told to in a moment of danger, which Zhao Huanjin confirmed he would. Upon receiving the location from Liu Bihua, Chief Celestial Taoist and Zhao Huanjin proceeded there.
Despite initial attempts by the people at the venue to dissuade them, Chief Celestial Taoist calmly stated he was waiting for someone and ordered a drink. When the Sinister Pleasure contingent revealed themselves and stated Gong Qing would not appear but they were ready to face him, Chief Celestial Taoist swiftly defeated the entire group. He then delivered a message back to the Sinister Pleasure, stating he would wait for Gong Qing in three days on the Ganbei grassland.
Returning to Mount Longhu after his confrontation, Chief Celestial Taoist found Zhang Lingyu kneeling before him. Zhang Lingyu expressed his disappointment but acknowledged the necessity of wiping out the wicked Sinister Pleasure, yet he pleaded for mercy for Xia He, believing she was merely misguided and deserved a chance at redemption, and asked if the Master had already seen her.
Chief Celestial Taoist then asked Zhang Lingyu to rise and come upstairs, noting Zhang Lingyu's unprecedented anxiety since coming up the mountain this time. Inside, Chief Celestial Taoist spoke to Zhang Lingyu about his lifelong pursuit of perfection and avoidance of mistakes, stating he had always hoped Zhang Lingyu would make a mistake, as admitting imperfection required more courage.
He referenced their conversation during the Martial Arts Contest final, explaining he pushed Zhang Lingyu to make an independent choice because Zhang Lingyu was too influenced by others' opinions and hesitated to follow his own path. He emphasized that true growth meant facing one's inner self and daring to be oneself.
Chief Celestial Taoist then declared that from that moment, Zhang Lingyu was no longer a disciple of Mount Longhu and he was no longer Zhang Lingyu's master, encouraging him to cry to feel better. He told Zhang Lingyu that Xia He would explain the rest and advised him that all difficult detours in life were necessary paths. He directed Zhang Lingyu to meet Xia He at the place where he had previously been late.
Zhang Lingyu found Xia He waiting for him. She acknowledged his lateness, noting how long she had waited for him before when he didn't show up. Zhang Lingyu apologized, stating he had only now come to understand his true choice. Meanwhile, Lyu Liang was with Gong Qing. Gong Qing revealed his decision to go to Ganbei grassland. Gong Qing inquired if Tian Jinzhong's memory had been fully unlocked.
Lyu Liang provided the extracted memory, finding the content exciting but also surprised that it still revolved around Zhang Chulan. Lyu Liang suggested this meant Gong Qing was closer to his goal of understanding Wu Gensheng, but Gong Qing felt increasingly distant from his ambition to be a leader like Wu Gensheng, uniting the Sinister Pleasure based on their core philosophy, now finding himself in a difficult situation.
Lyu Liang suggested hiding to weather the storm before attempting to rebuild the Sinister Pleasure. Gong Qing, however, stated he could not hide this time and needed an answer from Chief Celestial Taoist, acknowledging that stepping onto this path meant there was no turning back. Lyu Liang warned Gong Qing about the immense power and danger of the secret he now possessed, capable of causing massive upheaval and potentially re-igniting conflict akin to the Jiashen Calamity.
He emphasized that Gong Qing's choices were linked to the fate of the entire Outsider world and that seeking the truth came with a heavy price. Lyu Liang bid Gong Qing farewell, expecting they would not meet again. Gong Qing replied that his entire life had been a series of costs, but he was nearing the truth he sought.
