Word of Honor Episode 30 Recap
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The Scorpion King and his men lay in wait at the Qingfeng Sword Sect’s base, hoping the disciples hiding in the cave would eventually come out. The Poison Bodhisattva was worried that Mo Huaiyang would return with reinforcements, but the Scorpion King dismissed her concerns. Cao Weining wanted to confirm Wen Kexing’s true identity with Gu Xiang, but he hesitated.
Gu Xiang sensed his doubt and took the initiative to admit that Wen Kexing was indeed the Chief of Ghost Valley. Still, Cao Weining refused to believe it, convinced Wen Kexing had his reasons. Gu Xiang had no way to explain. Cao Weining declared that even if Gu Xiang were Wen Kexing’s spy, he would kill her first and then take his own life. Gu Xiang was moved to tears and told him everything.
As a child, Gu Xiang was taken by the former Chief of Ghost Valley to Qingya Mountain to train in demonic arts. All the other children died. Wen Kexing begged the old chief to spare her life and promised to return her to the mortal world when she grew up. Later, Wen Kexing launched a massacre within Ghost Valley—killing the old chief and replacing all Ten Devils with new ones.
He became the new Chief, ordering the ghosts to retrieve the Glazed Armor from the Hanging Ghost, but it was just an excuse to cleanse the world of all evil. Thanks to the combined efforts of Jing Beiyuan and Da Wu, Wen Kexing finally woke. Learning that Zhou Zishu had been taken to Jinzhou, he was eager to go save him, though they were severely outnumbered.
Duan Pengju brought Zhou Zishu to Prince Jin, who specially dug out a jar of old wine hidden in Qingyuan Courtyard. He personally poured Zhou Zishu a drink and reminisced about the past and their ten-year pact. Prince Jin asked Zhou Zishu to help him achieve his great ambitions, but Zhou Zishu refused flatly, recalling the 79 brothers from the manor who had died tragically. He refused to let anyone else die for Prince Jin’s selfish goals.
Zhou Zishu grew more and more agitated and flipped the wine table. Prince Jin claimed such sacrifices were trivial for a grand cause. Enraged, Zhou Zishu drew his sword and held it to the prince’s throat. Frightened, Prince Jin called for help. Duan Pengju and guards rushed in. Zhou Zishu was ready to die with Prince Jin. Furious, Prince Jin gritted his teeth, and Zhou Zishu punched him in the chest, making him cough blood and collapse.
Duan Pengju surrounded Zhou Zishu, but Prince Jin, realizing the severity of his injury, forbade them from killing him. Gu Xiang opened her heart and revealed the truth to Cao Weining. The two vowed to live and die together. The Scorpion King, along with the Poison Bodhisattva, stood guard at the cave entrance and deliberately roasted meat so the aroma would lure the disciples out. Unexpectedly, Mo Huaiyang brought Zhao Jing.
Upon seeing the Scorpion King, Zhao Jing slapped him without a word and lashed out at him. Mo Huaiyang ordered the cave opened to rescue the trapped disciples. Zhao Jing promised to give Mo Huaiyang an explanation. The Scorpion King finally saw Zhao Jing’s true face and was utterly disillusioned. When Zhao Jing tried to strike him again, the Poison Bodhisattva pleaded on his behalf.
Zhao Jing drove him away and repeatedly apologized to Mo Huaiyang, admitting he failed as a father. Mo Huaiyang handed over three pieces of Glazed Armor and reminded Zhao Jing to honor their agreement. Zhao Jing promised to personally present the Scorpion King’s head afterward, giving justice to the fallen disciples. Duan Pengju captured Zhou Zishu and tortured him, trying to force him to heal Prince Jin. He even threatened to execute Zhou Zishu by dismemberment. But Zhou Zishu didn’t care—if he died, no one would be able to save Prince Jin.
