Whirlwind Girl Episode 13 Recap
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The An Yang Yuan Wu Dao competition commenced with its first round, featuring Qi Bai Cao against Fang Ting Yi. Their difference in experience was stark; Bai Cao was a newcomer to such a grand event, while Fang Ting Yi boasted a brilliant record of numerous victories. Before her match, Bai Cao visited Senior Yu Chuyuan, who inquired if she had rested well. Bai Cao admitted she had practiced late into the night in preparation for facing Senior Ting Yi.
Yu Chuyuan performed a "magic trick" for good luck, then playfully pretended to talk on a phone with a "powerful friend" who assured him Bai Cao would win and bring her good fortune. Inspired, Bai Cao thanked him. Yu Chuyuan then shared a personal anecdote about his first competition at age ten, where his mother's lucky charm led him to become a champion. Bai Cao, feeling newfound confidence, declared she could definitely win.
Yu Chuyuan then presented her with a beautiful strawberry hair clip, a gift for her achievement in beating Ling Yi and reaching the final four, confirming he had watched her matches. He helped her put it on, advising her not to worry as no one truly knows the outcome of a match. Bai Cao expressed her determination to do her utmost, acknowledging Fang Ting Yi's superior skill but hoping a win would allow her to see her old coach again.
The competition began with the men's semifinal. Song Bai's Yi Feng faced Xian Wu Hall's Sheng Bo, ultimately losing the match. Next was the highly anticipated women's group match between Fang Ting Yi and Qi Bai Cao. The announcer lauded Fang Ting Yi's legendary status in the world of Yuan Wu Dao. As the match began, Fang Ting Yi noticed the strawberry hair clip on Bai Cao's hair.
Upon learning that Senior Yu Chuyuan had given it to Bai Cao, Fang Ting Yi became enraged, claiming the clip was hers. The match commenced with an unusual intensity from Fang Ting Yi, who attacked with surprising harshness, abandoning her usual elegant style, leading onlookers to believe she aimed for a swift victory in the first round.
Bai Cao bravely endured Fang Ting Yi's relentless assault, taking many hits but refusing to give up, with Ruo Bai urging her to fight back and rip a hole in Fang Ting Yi's defense. As the referee counted her down, Bai Cao struggled to get back on her feet. Suddenly, Qu Xiangnan, who had been missing for days, appeared at the competition venue, along with Yu Chuyuan, drawing all eyes to Bai Cao.
Seeing her teacher renewed Bai Cao's resolve, and she declared she still had strength and had not given her everything. In the second round, Bai Cao unleashed a fierce, aggressive barrage of attacks, using her physical stamina to overwhelm Fang Ting Yi. Ruo Bai noted that while Bai Cao might lack skill or experience compared to Fang Ting Yi, her physical strength was a significant advantage, contrasting Fang Ting Yi as a "hothouse orchid" with Bai Cao, a resilient "weed."
Bai Cao managed to score a critical point, KOing Fang Ting Yi, an unexpected turn that earned her praise as a "dark horse." Fang Ting Hao, observing from the sidelines, mused that Fang Ting Yi had not encountered such an aggressive opponent in a long time and hoped this experience would make her take competitions more seriously.
Fang Ting Yi, visibly angered by being KOed, rose and declared she had only been testing the waters before, and would now fight seriously to traumatize Bai Cao. Fang Ting Hao warned her against acting in anger, reminding her of their mother, but Fang Ting Yi insisted she would deliver an elegant and controlled defeat, making Bai Cao realize her lack of talent.
True to her word, Fang Ting Yi shifted her strategy, skillfully anticipating Bai Cao's moves, effortlessly countering her attacks and aiming for a quick finish. Ruo Bai observed the stark difference between Fang Ting Yi's natural talent and Bai Cao's reliance on hard-earned skills. Bai Cao herself realized that Fang Ting Yi had easily seen through her developing advantage. Despite Bai Cao's resilience and her teacher's presence in the stands, Fang Ting Yi's renewed intensity proved too much.
Bai Cao was overwhelmed, unable to defend against the precise and powerful onslaught, and ultimately lost the match to Fang Ting Yi. Following Bai Cao's defeat, Ruo Bai took to the stage to face Fang Ting Hao. Despite two years of rigorous training with the championship in mind, Ruo Bai was also defeated by Fang Ting Hao.
Later, Bai Cao, having sustained injuries, awoke in a recovery area, where she was comforted by Qu Xiangnan, who expressed his pride in her performance. Yu Chuyuan informed Qu Xiangnan that Fang Ting Yi was recovering well. Qu Xiangnan, however, expressed reluctance to visit Fang Ting Yi, fearing his presence might cause her to feel conflicted about her place at Song Bai Hall, where she had found great opportunities and kind mentors.
Bai Cao, having overheard this, pleaded with her teacher not to leave. She apologized for not winning, but Qu Xiangnan reassured her, praising her for reaching the semifinals in her first official competition against a formidable opponent like Ting Yi, lasting until the very end, and even almost KOing Ting Yi. He reaffirmed his belief that she would one day become a champion. Bai Cao, with tears in her eyes, promised to train diligently and become a champion for him.
She begged him to stay, not just for her but also for Guang Ya, and Qu Xiangnan eventually agreed. The next morning, Bai Cao was seen practicing alone in the DoJo, tirelessly executing kicks. Soon, her fellow disciples arrived and, inspired by her persistence, joined her. Together, led by Bai Cao, they left the DoJo to find Ruo Bai to train, their collective dedication reigniting his fighting spirit.
