Whirlwind Girl 2 Episode 7 Recap
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Ting Hao rushed to the training ground, pulling Bai Cao off the rolling wheel as she was already dizzy and on the verge of collapsing. He angrily confronted Chang An, accusing him of using cruel training methods and reminding him of Xing Yao's death, which he attributed to Chang An. The other students were shocked, and Xiu Da stepped forward to demand an explanation, emphasizing the importance of Bai Cao's safety as Song Bai's third senior disciple.
Chang An, however, remained unfazed, asserting that his rigorous methods were the only way to cultivate a Yuan Wu Dao champion. He pointed out that even Ting Hao, the youngest world champion, was trained by him using these very methods. Chang An dismissed their concerns as ignorant, explaining that rolling wheels are basic training equipment used globally for balance, even by pilots. Ting Hao retaliated, calling Chang An cruel, cold-hearted, and a devil for his dangerous training methods.
Later that night, Chang An found Bai Cao secretly practicing on the rolling wheel. He questioned why she continued to follow his instructions, given that he was perceived as a "devil coach." Bai Cao replied that she believed in him because he was her coach. Chang An then patiently guided her, explaining that the training was designed to strengthen her core, help her adapt to high-speed spinning, overcome dizziness, and ultimately control the wheel's speed with her own strength.
The next day, Bai Cao continued her training, swiftly dodging arrows shot by her teammates. Ting Hao observed her progress and announced that her spinning speed had reached 540 degrees per second, matching the speed of Jia Teng Ying Bai He. The finals of the Pretty Girls Tournament began, pitting Bai Cao against Jia Teng Ying Bai He, the stronger elder sister of Jia Teng Xiao Bai He.
Commentators noted Ying Bai He's higher world ranking (15th compared to Bai Cao's 51st) but acknowledged Bai Cao's recent impressive performance. Both fighters were known for their spinning attacks – Bai Cao's Tornado Triple Kick and Ying Bai He's Sakura Spin – setting the stage for a "spin versus spin" showdown. In the initial exchange, both executed the Tornado Triple Kick, their speeds proving to be identical, resulting in an unexpected stalemate.
Ying Bai He then changed her strategy, abandoning the Tornado Triple Kick and launching a series of aggressive attacks. Bai Cao, initially overwhelmed, regained her composure, analyzing Ying Bai He's movements to evade her relentless assaults. Ying Bai He then unleashed her signature move, the Sakura Spin, a continuous 360-degree spinning kick renowned for scoring multiple points in past World Youth Competitions. Bai Cao was struck several times.
As the match approached its end, Ying Bai He prepared to execute another Sakura Spin. Chang An's voice cut through the arena, instructing Bai Cao to "Watch her stance!" After skillfully dodging the attack, Chang An urged Bai Cao to perform two consecutive Tornado Triple Kicks. This rapid, double execution of her signature move caught Ying Bai He off guard, sending her to the mat for a knockout. Bai Cao was declared the champion of the An Yang station.
After the match, reporters credited Ting Hao for Bai Cao's victory. Ting Hao, however, clarified that the true credit belonged to the rolling wheel. He explained that it had improved Bai Cao's core strength, helped her overcome the dizziness associated with high-speed rotation, and enhanced her spinning speed, enabling her to master the double Tornado Triple Kick so quickly.
He then confronted Chang An, acknowledging his coaching prowess but stating he would rather Bai Cao lose than be exposed to Chang An's dangerous training methods. Chang An, in turn, insisted that victory was the ultimate goal. Ting Hao condemned Chang An's philosophy, describing Feng Yun Hall's trainees as "devilish monsters" or "zombies." Their heated exchange sparked a debate among the other students, some prioritizing safety over victory, while others argued that winning was the essence of Yuan Wu Dao.
Ting Hao was tormented by a flashback of his youth at Feng Yun Hall, where Chang An had deemed a young Xing Yao too weak and ordered him to leave. Despite Ting Hao's emotional pleas and Xing Yao's desperate attempts to prove himself by intensely training on the rolling wheel, Xing Yao collapsed and tragically died. To celebrate Bai Cao's victory, Ting Hao invited her to a private dinner, where he personally prepared a "flame steak."
During their meal, Ting Hao urged Bai Cao to cease training with Chang An and abandon his methods. Bai Cao, while grateful for both their help, maintained that Chang An's training was highly effective and had significantly accelerated her progress. Ting Hao warned her that Chang An's rigorous Feng Yun-style training could fundamentally alter her, reminding her of Xing Yao's fate and his own regret for not stopping the fatal training.
He implored her to choose him as her coach, promising he could also help her reach the World Youth Competition. However, Bai Cao was unwavering in her determination to reach the World Youth Competition, believing it was her path to reunite with Ruo Bai. When Ting Hao delivered an ultimatum—choose either him or Chang An, or he would no longer be involved in her life—Bai Cao, deeply conflicted, declared she could not make such a choice and left.
The following morning, Chang An was noticeably absent from training, causing concern among the students who recalled his argument with Ting Hao. Chang An was found at Xing Yao's tomb, placing a wooden carving there, a promise he had made long ago. He reflected on Ting Hao's words, wondering if Feng Yun Hall truly was a place that produced "monsters" and if he himself had become one. Ting Hao arrived, his anger palpable.
He fiercely accused Chang An of causing Xing Yao's death, dismissing Chang An's defense that Xing Yao's physical condition was unsuitable for Feng Yun Hall's training intensity. Ting Hao asserted that Chang An's "survival of the fittest" mentality had pushed Xing Yao to his demise. He demanded Chang An remove the wooden carving, declaring that neither he nor Xing Yao would ever forgive him.
Ting Hao further insulted Chang An, calling him a "useless creature kicked out from Feng Yun Hall" who had ruined both Xing Yao and himself. He then issued a final warning: Chang An was to stop using his "nonsense methods" to train Bai Cao, before striking him, initiating a fight.
