I Am Nobody Episode 23 Recap
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As Wang Ye narrowly avoided being pushed from a height, he skillfully used his abilities to land safely just as Zhang Chulan and Feng Baobao arrived. Zhang Chulan immediately began complaining to the captured individuals about their lack of professionalism before they quickly hog-tied the group, planning to take them back to the company for credit.
Noticing the leader of the group was particularly stubborn, Zhang Chulan decided to try and get information from him, but the man refused to cooperate, stating that revealing information would ruin his business as people in his line of work rely on trust. Seeing his defiant attitude, Zhang Chulan instructed Feng Baobao to show him what she could do. In response, the man picked up a brick and hit Zhang Chulan fiercely, startling Wang Ye.
To Wang Ye's surprise, Zhang Chulan was excited, explaining to the captured men that this was a work injury he would report to the company for reimbursement, ensuring they would be marked by the company and unable to easily escape consequences or continue their business outside. Even the usually good-natured Zhuge Qing found Zhang Chulan's behavior rather despicable. Wang Ye then stepped forward, confronting the captured men directly and demanding to know why they targeted his family.
The men stubbornly denied doing anything to his family, remaining defiant even as Wang Ye threatened them. Seeing Wang Ye about to resort to force, Zhuge Qing quickly intervened, pulling him back. The group retreated to the side to discuss their next steps, agreeing that Feng Baobao would guard the captives while the others prepared to activate an array and enter the Neijing, an internal dimension or mental world.
Having decided to enter the Neijing, Zhang Chulan, Wang Ye, and Zhuge Qing prepared the necessary array, with Wang Ye handling the complex setup. Zhuge Qing explained that the Neijing was a shared mental world where they could seek answers, but doing so had risks, particularly regarding fate if powerful secrets were revealed.
As a demonstration, they attempted to retrieve a lottery number, which was easily accessible but came with a warning about the consequences of affecting fate by revealing such information. They then focused on their true goal: uncovering the identity of the Jiashen Calamity's mastermind. This answer proved far more resistant, manifesting as a large, impenetrable light sphere. Inside the Neijing, they struggled to break through, their efforts consuming their vitality and causing physical distress.
Zhang Chulan, despite warnings from Zhuge Qing and the apparent futility of their combined efforts, pressed on, determined to obtain the answer. This led to the reveal that the mastermind was Chen Jinkui, a prominent figure among the Ten Greats and the current head of the Art of Technique gate. Meanwhile, outside, Feng Baobao, guarding their physical bodies, saw them spitting up blood and in distress, prompting her to intervene and assist them.
Feng Baobao's timely intervention outside helped their consciousness return to their bodies. Waking up, they were in pain, their internal energy disrupted. Zhang Chulan realized Feng Baobao had helped stabilize their condition. Looking at Feng Baobao, he felt a silent understanding and sorrow, as they now knew the formidable identity of the enemy they faced. Zhang Chulan, feeling responsible after taking payment for the job, resolved to clean up the situation.
Turning back to the captured group, he quickly called them over and resolved the misunderstanding, giving them money he had received from Wang Ye. After the men left, Wang Ye understood Zhang Chulan's intention with the money, seeing him in a different light and expressing that Zhang Chulan had taught him a lesson. Having finished their immediate tasks, Zhang Chulan, Wang Ye, and Feng Baobao went to a restaurant to eat roast duck and discuss important matters.
Wang Ye commented that the situation was easily resolved, contrasting it with the idea of directly attacking Chen Jinkui's home. He explained that Chen Jinkui's willingness to withdraw his people indicated he had concerns, making him easier to deal with. Wang Ye described Chen Jinkui as a "shameless" individual who would resort to any means, noting that such people can easily manipulate those with principles.
However, if a shameless person encounters another shameless person, they act cautiously before resorting to extremes. To protect his family from such tactics, Wang Ye decided he had to show that he too could be "shameless" if necessary and, more importantly, he needed to leave home, making his family less of a direct target and entrusting their protection to others. He struggled with who to trust, and Zhuge Qing recommended some capable friends. Later, Wang Ye spoke with his father.
His father supported his son's path but urged him not to bear burdens alone, reminding him to come home if he encountered danger or trouble and rely on his family. Wang Ye expressed his gratitude to his father, acknowledging that his father's presence had given him the freedom to choose his own path and become who he is.
Wang Ye's father agreed to hire the friends Zhuge Qing suggested to protect the family and advised Wang Ye to quietly leave after having a meal with his mother the next day, promising to handle his mother's reaction. The next morning, Zhang Chulan and Feng Baobao prepared to leave the hotel. Feng Baobao obtained some cucumbers from the kitchen.
Wang Ye saw them off, and Zhang Chulan thanked him, mentioning he needed to return to work but would have liked to stay longer at the hotel. Wang Ye thanked Zhang Chulan and his companions for helping his family out of the Jiashen Calamity's shadow and stated he would handle things from now on.
Wang Ye mentioned he had transferred the extra money back to Zhang Chulan's account, but Zhang Chulan declined it, saying he didn't earn the answer in the Neijing and Wang Ye didn't owe him. They exchanged farewells, unsure when they would meet again. Zhang Chulan playfully commented on Wang Ye using an old-fashioned car window crank before driving off. After they left, Wang Ye reflected on the experience.
He found the encounters with various people interesting and admitted he was somewhat addicted to such experiences. He pondered Zhang Chulan's apparent ease in handling situations, contrasting it with his own past ability to manage relationships and achievements merely as a means of pleasing others. He recalled the inexplicable sense of superiority he felt after cultivating at Wudang, viewing worldly people as foolish, but this feeling had vanished.
He realized there were things he couldn't handle and had to rely on someone he considered the "most unbearably vulgar." He contemplated Zhang Chulan's choices but concluded that Zhang Chulan would likely be able to face any challenges ahead. He reflected on his own lack of "secular past" compared to Zhang Chulan and Feng Baobao, realizing his advantage was merely a better life.
He decided that escaping the world was not something he was qualified to do yet and opted to leave home and become a wanderer, a practitioner walking the world, to test his own capabilities and allow his family's life to return to peace. Meanwhile, Lyu Liang was seen. He was confronted by Zhang Chulan, who had found him. Lyu Liang seemed surprised Zhang Chulan had come alone and asked if he wasn't afraid of being killed.
When Zhang Chulan didn't immediately act, Lyu Liang suggested he do it now, saying dying by Zhang Chulan's hand would be the best option given how many people wanted him dead. He then proposed that they were the same kind of people. Zhang Chulan denied this, accusing Lyu Liang of tricking him.
Lyu Liang stated he possessed secrets about the Eight Techniques and had nowhere else to go, noting that he had snuck out to meet Zhang Chulan and was prepared. He remarked that Zhang Chulan hadn't changed. Lyu Liang then handed Zhang Chulan something he described as a crucial memory belonging to both his grandfather and Zhang Chulan's grandfather, containing the truth of the Jiashen Calamity.
He explained only he could unlock it but gave it to Zhang Chulan knowing Zhang Chulan would seek him out. Suddenly, Lyu Liang urged Zhang Chulan to leave quickly, as they were being pursued, and told him to split up. Lyu Liang reflected on his situation, noting that Sinister Pleasure was disbanded, leaving him to hide without the power to pursue the truth further. He knew he had to return to a certain place eventually.
He had marked memories related to Zhang Chulan in advance, hoping they would meet again, believing Zhang Chulan was potentially the only one who could help him. Soon after, he was confronted by Gong, who greeted him after a long time. Lyu Liang returned the greeting, commenting it had been years since he had returned. Gong instructed him to come back to see "Grandpa" that night, and Lyu Liang agreed, asking about his health. Gong's associates then attacked Lyu Liang.
Lyu Liang cried out for them to stop, but one of Gong's men replied that the "Old Master" wanted him alive. Lyu Liang was told he couldn't escape and was taken away. The scene concluded with a thought that the secret Grandmaster Tian had tried so hard to protect ultimately could not be kept.
