Who Rules The World Episode 29 Recap, Plot

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Although Hei Fengxi had now fallen from power, the final candidate for the title of Hereditary Prince remained undecided. Madam Baili advised Feng Ju, revealing that in two months it would be the Lord of Yongzhou’s birthday—a chance to make a move. Meanwhile, as Hei Fengxi and Bai Fengxi traveled to Youzhou, they noticed they were being followed—the spy sent by the Lord of Yongzhou to monitor Hei Fengxi. Hei Fengxi was aware yet powerless to act.

These spies would report his every move in Youzhou back to the Lord of Yongzhou, which would help put him at ease. With the selection day approaching, Hei Fengxi, via the Fountain Abode, obtained the list of participants and the competition rules. From the Lord’s perspective, he didn’t want Hei Fengxi to marry the Youzhou princess. Should Hei Fengxi gain her support, he could stage a comeback.

However, to save face for Yongzhou, the Lord used this as a test to probe Hei Fengxi’s loyalty. This so-called trip to Youzhou was merely a test—the Lord of Yongzhou would only entrust Bai Jiande and the others’ safety to someone with proven capability and loyalty. Bai Fengxi sighed that the court officials were all shrewd schemers, and the Youzhou princess was no ordinary woman. Hei Fengxi decided to approach her in the palace.

But Hua Chunran, clever and calculating, was extremely wary. She only opened up to those who had no interest in her power—and preferably, women. Therefore, Bai Fengxi volunteered to help Hei Fengxi, believing it was the only way to quickly rescue the Tianshuang Sect members. A maid reported to Hua Chunran about the various Hereditary Princes, heaping praise on Huang Chao, who had recently become the most talked-about figure in the city.

The newly arrived Feng Lanxi, Prince Yongping, was also elegant, charming, and one of the Four Gentlemen. Hua Chunran indeed showed interest in Feng Lanxi, while Hei Fengxi and Bai Fengxi entered the palace quietly and met her under their martial world identities. Hei Fengxi personally brought a grand gift: signed confessions from two of the assailants who attacked Hua Chunran earlier.

Hua Chunran went to attend the luncheon arranged by her father and mentioned her maid Hong’er, saying she would avenge her. Conveniently, she had evidence linking the assassin to her eldest brother. The Hereditary Prince was shocked. Just as the Lord of Youzhou was about to accuse him, Hua Chunran changed her tone, urging her father not to be provoked—it might be someone trying to sow discord. She even spoke in her brother’s defense.

Hei Fengxi and Bai Fengxi eavesdropped from outside the window and marveled at Hua Chunran’s cunning. She had pointed the finger yet made herself seem innocent and pitiful. Everything Hua Chunran did proved she was harder to deal with than expected. If Bai Fengxi wanted to learn more about her, she’d have to get close to her maids first. The more guarded someone is, the lonelier they become—such a person would yearn for a true friend.

This was the time for Bai Fengxi to showcase her strengths. Over the next few days, Bai Fengxi got along well with the maids, while Hei Fengxi subtly drew closer to Hua Chunran. One day, while he was playing chess with Hua Chunran, Bai Fengxi entered and helped her with tactics that forced Feng Lanxi to admit defeat—an indirect way of showing how well she knew him.

The Lord of Youzhou heard his daughter had taken in two martial world guests and learned they were Hei Fengxi and Bai Fengxi. He summoned Hua Chunran and questioned her. She admitted it openly, saying they were martial arts elites and she sought to recruit such rare talents to help him conquer the world, without fearing the powers of Jizhou or Youzhou. Her words calmed the Lord of Youzhou.

With the suitor selection publicly announced, it was time to consider a suitable match. He focused on Jizhou’s Huang Chao and Yongzhou’s Feng Lanxi. However, Hua Chunran’s heart was set on Hei Fengxi. But the Lord firmly opposed, saying a princess could not marry a mere commoner. During leisure time, Hua Chunran personally painted Hei Fengxi’s portrait, though it lacked spirit. By contrast, Bai Fengxi’s brushwork captured his essence more vividly.

Hua Chunran praised her generously, recognizing the unusual closeness between her and Hei Fengxi. Still, she had already decided to choose Hei Fengxi as her prince consort and subtly hinted at her desire for Bai Fengxi’s help. Bai Fengxi relayed Hua Chunran’s thoughts to Hei Fengxi. He understood her intentions weren’t driven by love—Hua Chunran cared more about Youzhou’s future and her own power.

Among all the Hereditary Princes, Hei Fengxi was powerful in the martial world but lacked court backing. This made him a perfect ally—she could use his strength without being controlled by him. Meanwhile, Hua Chunran was certain Bai Fengxi would help her, having already investigated their motives. Her request was both a test and a strategy—by using Bai Fengxi, she could influence Hei Fengxi to her advantage. Bai Fengxi also understood Hei Fengxi’s plan.

If he appeared as Prince Yongping Feng Lanxi on the selection day, to outsiders Hei Fengxi would still be Hei Fengxi—making them a perfect match. But to Hua Chunran, it would be a completely unexpected outcome. Soon, two letters arrived at the Lord of Yongzhou’s hands—one from Ruyu Pavilion in Youzhou, and the other sent by someone accompanying the Marquis Yongping. Though the content was similar, Ruyu Pavilion’s was more detailed, even listing all the suitor candidates.

Yuan Lu had been organizing intelligence from the Fountain Abode. Just sorting through it took more than half a month, and he couldn’t help but marvel at Hei Fengxi’s ability to run such a vast intelligence network. The Lord of Youzhou knew well that Feng Lanxi was never one to remain in the shadows. If he had gone to Youzhou, he must have a backup plan.

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