I Am Nobody Episode 5 Recap
> I Am Nobody Recap
Zhang Chulan wakes up in the swimming pool of a presidential suite at The All-Encompassing Hotel. A staff member informs him he is a VIP guest, the room having been booked for him by someone. Feng Shayan arrives and instructs the staff to get him dressed, throwing away his old clothes despite his protests about their cost. Zhang Chulan questions why he is there and her identity, but she dismisses his questions, stating he wouldn't understand.
When he demands respect, she retorts that refraining from hitting him is the utmost respect he will receive. Recognizing she is an Outsider, he asks about her abilities, but she gives a dismissive, mocking response. As he follows her, she mockingly suggests he take a good look at the grand hall now, implying he won't have another opportunity.
Upon seeing the seemingly empty main hall, Zhang Chulan remarks that the company seems to be struggling, not comparing well to NDT Express. Feng Shayan reveals it is The All-Encompassing Guild, valued at 300 billion, warning him against touching anything as he couldn't afford to compensate. He is stunned, recognizing the name Feng Zhenghao. She confirms Feng Zhenghao is her father and introduces herself as Feng Shayan, instructing him to be respectful when they meet her father.
Inside, Feng Zhenghao welcomes Zhang Chulan warmly. He introduces Jia Zhengyu, a renowned expert from the west whom he is also trying to recruit into The All-Encompassing Guild, and extends the same invitation to Zhang Chulan. Zhang Chulan immediately refuses the invitation, stating truthfully that he doesn't know the Qi Apotheosis. Feng Zhenghao advises him not to rush his decision and suggests he first consider it.
He introduces his daughter, Shayan, again, suggesting Zhang Chulan try to pursue her, adding that a young lady shouldn't have to pursue him. Zhang Chulan questions if this elaborate arrangement is solely for the Qi Apotheosis. Feng Zhenghao sends Jia Zhengyu and Shayan out and reveals he has thoroughly investigated Zhang Chulan's past after learning he was a descendant of the Qi Apotheosis creator, including his upbringing with his grandfather and subsequent time in an orphanage after his grandfather's death.
He states Zhang Chulan has good character and abilities suitable for the Feng family, finding it natural for a father to want to entrust his daughter to such a person. Feng Zhenghao points out that even the Sinister Pleasure couldn't extract information from him, and suggests Zhang Chulan's eligibility for Tianshidu is perhaps an even greater temptation.
He explains that while they are strangers, their ancestors shared a deep connection, possessing powers created in the same significant year – these are the Eight Supremes. Feng Zhenghao confirms his grandfather, Zhang Xilin, held the Qi Apotheosis, while he possesses the Dispatch of Detained Spirits, passed down from his grandfather, Feng Tianyang, which is also one of the Eight Supremes.
He offers to show Zhang Chulan the Dispatch of Detained Spirits without reservation if he joins The All-Encompassing Guild, presenting it as his reason for wanting to bring him into the family. He invites Zhang Chulan, as a fellow heir to an Eight Supreme technique, to become part of his family so they can jointly uncover the truth of the past.
Feng Zhenghao concludes by telling Zhang Chulan there's no need to rush his answer and to make himself at home and rest. After Feng Zhenghao leaves, Feng Shayan voices her strong objection, asking if he is serious about her dating "that brat" whom she considers just a kid. Feng Zhenghao disagrees, stating Zhang Chulan's value is far greater than she imagines, citing NDT Express's interest as proof.
He explains that with Zhang Chulan currently at odds with NDT Express, it represents the prime opportunity to acquire him at the lowest possible cost. Feng Shayan realizes she is part of this "minimum cost." Feng Zhenghao confirms she is a factor but emphasizes that compared to the vast profits Zhang Chulan could bring, all costs, including his own, seem insignificant.
He describes Zhang Chulan as a "blind box": if he truly possesses the Qi Apotheosis, combined with the Feng family's Dispatch of Detained Spirits, they could be closer than anyone to the true secrets of the Jiashen Calamity, which he considers the world's greatest wealth. He stresses they cannot miss this opportunity. Feng Shayan feels reduced to a mere bargaining chip.
Feng Zhenghao argues that including her in the matter was for her future happiness, not just the business deal, stating he has many other ways to keep Zhang Chulan. When she questions what happiness she could find with Zhang Chulan, Feng Zhenghao advises her not to judge based solely on appearance, stating many people and things are not what they seem. He believes Zhang Chulan has a good heart and is trustworthy.
He points out that in their position, finding someone trustworthy is difficult, and Zhang Chulan's genuine demeanor, not trying to flatter her or hiding his flaws, indicates he has no ulterior motives or calculations concerning her. Feng Shayan reiterates her dislike. Feng Zhenghao then mentions that she is the only one in the Feng family who hasn't learned the Dispatch of Detained Spirits but asserts he has never shown favoritism among his children.
Elsewhere, Feng Baobao is visibly upset, lamenting repeatedly that she "messed up" and Zhang Chulan has left, even ignoring a phone call. Xu Xiang and San discuss Zhang Chulan's abrupt departure to The All-Encompassing Guild the previous night and express concern he might join them.
As they ponder how to handle the situation, Feng Baobao suddenly sits up, declaring she will personally go to The All-Encompassing Guild to find Zhang Chulan, apologize, and bring him back, reasoning that the problem lies with her. Xu Xiang and San immediately offer to help her get ready for the trip. Liu Yanyan arrives, stating she has accepted NDT Express's punishment and is on probation, seeking a chance to atone for past mistakes and earn merit.
She volunteers to assist in preparing Feng Baobao, focusing on a clean, presentable appearance for the apology. She insists high heels are essential for improving Feng Baobao's posture and figure, leading to a comical debate about appropriate attire for an apology, with Xu Xiang finding Liu Yanyan's taste questionable. As they help Feng Baobao, they caution her that The All-Encompassing Guild is an Outsider group filled with skilled masters.
Feng Baobao, unfamiliar with heels, expresses uncertainty about wearing them and muses aloud about whether using her abilities means she is definitively an Outsider, questioning if she should return to a normal life or remain one. Zhang Chulan is enjoying a massage from Master Liang, a skilled traditional Chinese medicine physician and Outsider employed by The All-Encompassing Guild to aid Qi circulation.
Feng Shayan arrives, apologizes for their earlier encounter, and tries to convince him to join by highlighting perks like daily massages. Zhang Chulan asks if this elaborate arrangement is simply her father's plan. Feng Shayan dismisses Master Liang and states that the source of the idea, whether it's her father or herself, is irrelevant; she can make him even more comfortable.
She attempts a more direct, physical approach as her sincerity, but Zhang Chulan remains unimpressed, humorously comparing her attempts unfavorably to Master Liang's massage skills. She continues trying different actions, but he still finds it lacking until she asks if he likes a certain action, to which he responds yes, finding it enjoyable and "amazing". Meanwhile, Feng Baobao arrives at The All-Encompassing Hotel's front desk, asking for Zhang Chulan.
When the staff is unable to locate him or grant her access to Feng Zhenghao, and attempt to escort her out, she politely warns them against using force before swiftly dislocating their joints, stating she must see Zhang Chulan. This triggers an intruder alert, and three cadres from The All-Encompassing Guild confront her. She quickly incapacitates them, dislocating their tibias, again apologizing but maintaining her objective of finding Zhang Chulan. The intruder alarm interrupts Zhang Chulan and Feng Shayan.
Feng Shayan receives a report about an unstoppable intruder heading towards her father's office. Zhang Chulan uses this as an excuse to leave, claiming the hospitality is overwhelming. As he attempts to exit, Feng Shayan suddenly appears in his path using Spatial Transfer, revealing it as her ability, linked to her Hundred Step Fist. She challenges him: if he can defeat her technique, she will let him go; if he fails, he must join The All-Encompassing Guild.
Zhang Chulan accepts the wager, betting he can break through her unpredictable punch. They engage in a brief combat, during which Zhang Chulan repeatedly anticipates the location of her seemingly unpredictable movements. He wins the bet. When Feng Shayan demands to know how he did it, he tells her to figure it out herself as he prepares to leave. True to her word, she confirms he can go, though clearly annoyed.
Zhang Chulan reveals he used a personal technique he calls "Little White Worm," which he developed after learning the Lightning Technique, enabling him to predict her moves. Feng Shayan vows to figure out his technique and defeat him next time.
Zhang Chulan observes that she seems much more relaxed now that she's agreed to let him go, suggesting her true motive was simply to provoke him because she didn't want him to leave so easily, and not because she genuinely wanted to date him. She confirms she didn't care if he stayed or left, she just didn't want him to leave so freely in front of her.
Having dispatched the cadres, Feng Baobao continues her search for Zhang Chulan, encountering Jia Zhengyu. She asks if he knows Zhang Chulan's whereabouts. He dismisses her as a young girl beneath his notice, stating it's not worth his effort to deal with someone like her. Frustrated by everyone's lack of cooperation, she decides to engage him.
Jia Zhengyu attacks using his Torrential Palm, describing it as a powerful technique where Qi cover on the hand like water flows, penetrating the body surface to directly impact internal fluids and organs, bypassing external defenses. He notes her resilience but the inability of his technique for immediate kill is its only drawback.
Feng Baobao counterattacks with her Dragon-Piercing Awl, identifying his fighting style as Object Manipulation, a technique likened to that of ancient sword masters due to its precise and tricky control over objects. Jia Zhengyu finds her tenacious, while she admits he is quite fierce and gives her a headache, acknowledging it's been a while since she met such a tough opponent. He mocks her claims of having means to deal with him.
She explains her sole purpose is to find Zhang Chulan and mentions she is wearing impractical high heels that Liu Yanyan insisted upon, despite them hindering her fighting and preventing her from winning against him, because Zhang Chulan might like them. She then points out that his protective Gold Brilliance Spell has dissipated, making him vulnerable to her next blow. He laughs, thinking she's lost her mind.
She abruptly stops fighting, calling it pointless and stating she simply wants to find Zhang Chulan and asks him to let her pass. Amused by her sudden surrender and feeling his reputation preserved for having lasted so long, Jia Zhengyu expresses admiration for her talent and, wanting to fully assert his dominance in front of the All-Encompassing Guild会长, offers to let her pass if she begs him on her knees.
Feng Baobao promptly kneels where she is, repeatedly begging him to let her pass. He clarifies he meant for her to kneel "to him", not the other way around, frustrating her. She then jokingly offers to exchange contact information to refer him massage clients since he was good at pressing, which he rejects violently. She then again remarks on how terrifying high heels are. Zhang Chulan finds Feng Baobao and recognizes her as the "crazy woman" reported earlier.
He asks if she came to bring him back, acknowledging he's not stupid enough to just go back because she asks. Feng Baobao offers a sincere apology, admitting she was wrong to try and decide his life for him, and confirms she came alone to retrieve him. Surprised by her apology, Zhang Chulan asks if she will comply with whatever he asks, and she agrees, saying she will listen to him and agree to any request.
As a form of punishment, he tells her to stand still right where she is while he considers what he wants. Others observing are astonished that this is all he makes her do. Zhang Chulan then tells Feng Zhenghao that despite his exceptional hospitality, he must return to NDT Express because he is under contract, expressing hope for understanding despite previous misunderstandings with the company.
Feng Zhenghao refuses to let him leave so easily, asking if that is truly his decision, and unleashes a powerful primordial spirit using the Dispatch of Detained Spirits, one of the legendary Eight Supremes and a Feng family exclusive technique. Zhang Chulan recognizes the technique. Feng Baobao offers to intervene, but Zhang Chulan orders her to remain standing exactly as he instructed, stating some things he must resolve himself.
Facing the intense pressure from the summoned spirit, Zhang Chulan acknowledges it as the true power of the Eight Supremes. The spirit exhibits strong bloodlust, raising concern from Feng Zhenghao's children that he might truly kill Zhang Chulan. However, Zhang Chulan stands firm, refusing to surrender or back down, stating his decision is final.
Feng Zhenghao, impressed by Zhang Chulan's courage and composure in the face of his power, states he likes him even more and grants him permission to leave with Feng Baobao, calling him a rare sight for a kid his age not to soften under his Qi. Zhang Chulan thanks him, expressing a desire to become a man like him in the future.
Jia Zhengyu appears, wanting to resume his fight with Feng Baobao, but Feng Zhenghao tells him to focus on recovering. Feng Baobao then unleashes a powerful surge of energy directed at Jia Zhengyu and the others present but stops herself, explaining to Zhang Chulan she didn't dodge the attack because he told her to stay standing still.
