Twelve Legends Episode 24 Recap
> Twelve Legends Recap
After shielding Lu Jin Zhi from a bullet and losing one of her tails, Bai A'Jiu assured Ye Ming that she was fine, stating she had nine tails and thus, many lives, and would not die. Ye Ming, however, questioned A'Jiu's actions, reminding her that some destinies, like Lu Jin Zhi's military service, cannot be altered. A'Jiu tearfully confessed she could not bear to see Lu Jin Zhi die.
Ye Ming then warned A'Jiu to always evade bats, as their discovery could cost her everything, including the chance to see Lu Jin Zhi again, and promised to protect her. Meanwhile, Yu Shao Bai's subordinate informed him that Ye Ming had released the Nine-tailed Fox. Yu Shao Bai, understanding that Ye Ming no longer trusted him, knew she would try to protect A'Jiu, so he instructed his subordinate to follow Ye Ming to find A'Jiu.
Later, Xiao Qing and Lian Xuan found Ye Ming, revealing that Jin Xingjian had sent them to protect A'Jiu, fearing Yu Shao Bai would harm her and distress Ye Ming. Xiao Qing, aware of the life-and-death bond between Ye Ming and Yu Shao Bai, expressed frustration at Ye Ming's decision to release Yu Shao Bai's seal, which had put Jin Xingjian and Lian Xuan in danger.
When Lian Xuan realized A'Jiu was missing, Xiao Qing suspected Yu Shao Bai had abducted her, prompting Ye Ming to rush off to confront Yu Shao Bai. Divisional Commander Qi hosted a banquet to celebrate a recent victory. He praised Lu Jin Zhi for being the sole survivor of the Daredevil Squad and, impressed by his capabilities despite his appearance, promoted him to Platoon Leader.
Lu Jin Zhi later met A'Jiu, recounting his near-death experiences and expressing how much he missed her. When A'Jiu suggested they return to the mountains, Lu Jin Zhi refused, citing his duty as a soldier and the severe penalty for desertion. He shared his ambition to climb the ranks, earn enough money to buy a house in the city, and marry her, making her the wife of an officer. A'Jiu, deeply moved, accepted his proposal.
They began discussing wedding plans, with A'Jiu expressing a desire for a Western-style wedding gown. Their conversation was cut short when a soldier summoned Lu Jin Zhi back to the barracks for an urgent battle. Despite A'Jiu's pleas for him not to go, Lu Jin Zhi promised to return alive, marry her, and abandon the military after this final, tough battle, which he hoped would earn him a promotion to Regimental Commander.
Ye Ming confronted Yu Shao Bai, realizing he had trapped her. Yu Shao Bai confessed that his heart had always been with her and that he was only trying to keep her by his side. However, Ye Ming accused him of only seeking her Bright Night Pearl and branded him selfish.
Yu Shao Bai, having experienced the power of resurrection, admitted his ambition to gain divine power to control the entire world and mankind, and reaffirmed his intention to keep Ye Ming safe in the enchantment where even Jin Xingjian couldn't find her, envisioning them together forever. Over subsequent battles, Lu Jin Zhi was promoted to Battalion Commander, a feat attributed to A'Jiu's repeated sacrifices of her tails to protect him.
Yu Shao Bai, discussing his plans with his subordinate, stated that Ye Ming's imprisonment would not hinder his progress, as Lian Xuan and Xiao Qing were no match for him without her intervention. He emphasized that the Nine-tailed Fox's essence needed to be acquired strategically, not by force. Lian Xuan returned to Hua Xue Gallery, informing Jin Xingjian about A'Jiu's diminishing tails due to her selfless acts.
When Jin Xingjian inquired about Ye Ming, Lian Xuan noted her recent absence, speculating she might be with Yu Shao Bai. Worried, Jin Xingjian stormed Yu Shao Bai's lair, but Yu Shao Bai, leveraging his life-and-death bond with Ye Ming, feigned ignorance and rendered Jin Xingjian unable to harm him.
Yu Shao Bai then mocked Jin Xingjian, pointing out that while Ye Ming performed acts of service for Yu Shao Bai, she only regarded Jin Xingjian as a brother, implying Jin Xingjian had lost more profoundly. Jin Xingjian vowed to kill Yu Shao Bai one day. Back at the city, Lu Jin Zhi showed A'Jiu their new home, reiterating his commitment to provide her with a comfortable life as his wife.
As they planned their wedding, a soldier interrupted, calling Lu Jin Zhi back to the barracks for a critical battle. A'Jiu tried to stop him, but Lu Jin Zhi reassured her he would return. As Lu Jin Zhi departed, A'Jiu transformed into a white fox and secretly followed his vehicle.
At the barracks, Lu Jin Zhi overheard Divisional Commander Qi decide against giving him a gun, deeming him an unfit leader, a "poor scholar" who miraculously survived past battles and was unlikely to survive the upcoming "tough battle." Lu Jin Zhi clenched his fists, realizing he was being sent to his death. Yu Shao Bai, witnessing Lu Jin Zhi's palpable anger, reflected on his own past, telling his subordinate that greed was the most terrifying human trait.
He recalled his own experience as Yu Shao Bai, the sole survivor of the river city battle, where a Grand Chancellor offered him immense power—from general to emperor, and eternal life—in exchange for a "transaction." Yu Shao Bai readily accepted, driven by a desire to escape poverty and gain unlimited power. Flash forward to the present, Yu Shao Bai celebrated a victory, becoming a Grand General and solidifying his master's position as Grand Chancellor.
He then revealed to the Grand Chancellor his final step: to fully obtain Ye Ming's divine power, he would first have to "devour" the Grand Chancellor himself, a power he secretly gained when Ye Ming revived him. Meanwhile, Xiao Qing managed to capture A'Jiu, preventing her from following Lu Jin Zhi to the battlefield. She sternly reminded A'Jiu that she had only one tail left and that Lu Jin Zhi would return. Despite A'Jiu's pleas to be allowed to merely watch from afar without intervening, Xiao Qing refused, insisting on keeping her close, even while sleeping.
