Word of Honor Episode 8 Recap
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Gao Chong showed concern for Zhang Chengling and eagerly demanded the Glazed Armor. Zhang Chengling insisted he knew nothing. Zhao Jing quickly stepped in, claiming Zhang had temporary amnesia and urged Gao Chong to give him time. Gao Chong refused and pressed Zhang relentlessly. Shen Shen also chimed in. Zhang Chengling, frustrated, repeatedly said he didn’t know the whereabouts of the Glazed Armor, but Gao Chong didn’t believe him and even threatened him.
Zhao Jing quickly mediated, and Gao Chong, still furious, directed his resentment toward Zhang Yusen onto Zhang Chengling. Zhao Jing persuaded him to leave, while Shen Shen scolded Zhao Jing for being too lenient with Zhang Chengling. Since Cao Weining couldn’t pay the bill due to his stolen pouch, he hurried to apologize to Zhou Zishu and Wen Kexing. Zhou Zishu invited him to drink with them, and the two hit it off.
Wen Kexing didn’t like Cao Weining and signaled Gu Xiang to drive him away. Gu Xiang wanted to use Cao Weining’s connections to infiltrate the Yueyang Sect, but Wen Kexing insisted she go catch the thief Fang Buzhi. Knowing how tricky Fang Buzhi was, Cao Weining offered to help Gu Xiang find him. Being a gourmet, he wanted to treat Gu Xiang to some local delicacies, and she gladly accepted.
Zhou Zishu had long heard the Qingfeng Sword Sect’s master was a sly old fox and was surprised that his son Cao Weining was so naive. Wen Kexing grew jealous at Zhou Zishu’s friendliness toward Cao Weining and sarcastically mocked him. Zhou Zishu only wanted to ask about Zhang Chengling’s whereabouts, but Wen Kexing had already sent Gu Xiang to follow Cao Weining into the Yueyang Sect to gather intel.
Zhou Zishu was skeptical and suspected Wen Kexing had other motives. Wen Kexing, claiming to be a benevolent man, said he wanted to punish evil and expose the hypocrisy of so-called righteous sects. Zhang Chengling wanted to return to his quarters, but Gao Chong assigned disciple Xie Wuyang to follow him. This angered Zhang Chengling, leading to a dispute.
Fortunately, Gao Xiaolian arrived in time, dismissed Xie Wuyang, and brought Zhang to the courtyard of second-generation disciples to practice with junior students. She repeatedly explained that her father, while stern on the outside, was actually kind-hearted. Just then, Cao Weining arrived looking for Gao Xiaolian. She left after settling Zhang in.
Cao Weining brought Gu Xiang to seek help from Gao Xiaolian, claiming her pouch had been stolen by Fang Buzhi and asking Gao Xiaolian to temporarily shelter Gu Xiang. Gao Xiaolian readily agreed and even arranged for Gu Xiang to stay with her. Gao Chong then summoned Gao Xiaolian, saying he would take Zhang Chengling to pay respects at the Five Lakes Monument. Gu Xiang seized the chance to slip away and inform Wen Kexing.
From a server, Zhou Zishu learned that a group resembling government agents had appeared near Yueyang, suspecting they were Window of Heaven operatives. When Zhou Zishu left the tavern, Wen Kexing followed. They both saw several sky lanterns flying overhead, which alarmed Zhou Zishu, fearing that Prince Jin had sent Window of Heaven assassins against the Yueyang Sect. Gu Xiang hurried to report to Wen Kexing.
When Zhou Zishu learned Gao Chong had taken Zhang Chengling to pay respects at the Five Lakes Monument, he rushed to save him without hesitation. At the monument, Gao Chong told Zhang the history of the site and revealed that other sects considered Zhang unfit and wanted to adopt a disciple from another sect into the Zhang family to become its leader. Gao Chong encouraged Zhang not to let his late father down and to uphold the family’s legacy.
Zhang remembered every word. On their way back, Gao Chong and Zhang Chengling encountered Han Ying, who had captured Zhu Yaozhi and others, demanding that Gao Chong hand over Zhang. Han Ying had archers ambushed nearby, ready to wipe them out. Gao Chong refused and drew his sword. The confrontation escalated. Zhou Zishu and Wen Kexing, observing from the forest, rushed in wearing masks, captured Han Ying, and forced him to call off the archers.
Han Ying recognized Zhou Zishu and knelt in recognition. Zhou Zishu had saved his life, and Han Ying swore loyalty. Zhou Zishu, not wanting to implicate him, urged him to be cautious. Zhou Zishu was certain that before the Heroes’ Conference, the Five Lakes Alliance would pressure Zhang Chengling to hand over the Glazed Armor. Fang Buzhi examined the stolen goods and discovered two identical pieces of Glazed Armor.
While he was still puzzled, someone broke in and poisoned him to death. Wen Kexing became more curious about Zhou Zishu’s identity and his connection to Zhang Chengling. Zhou Zishu admitted he had once worked for Window of Heaven but had since left. He had promised the boatman to protect Zhang Chengling. Wen Kexing, after confirming he had no ties with the Five Lakes Alliance, was finally reassured.
Wen Kexing and Zhou Zishu cornered the thief Fang Buzhi in the street. Wen Kexing kept eating along the way, and Zhou Zishu had to pay behind him. Zhou Zishu urged him to recover the pouch and jade pendant quickly. Wen Kexing promised to repay him handsomely and even pledged loyalty. They passed a street stage where exotic Western magic was being performed. Wen Kexing, intrigued, dragged Zhou Zishu to watch.
After the performance, ten human heads fell out of a prop box. A strange voice echoed, claiming Ghost Valley was delivering justice. Chaos broke out. Yueyang Sect disciples rushed to restore order and publicly promised that Gao Chong would give justice to the victims. Wen Kexing urged Zhou Zishu to go to the Yueyang Sect and see how Gao Chong would handle the matter.
Leaders of major sects, led by Mu Yunge’s father, came to petition Gao Chong, asking him to speak up for the victims. Wen Kexing and Zhou Zishu arrived shortly after. Zhao Jing and Shen Shen scolded them for disappearing without notice. Wen Kexing made up excuses. When Gao Chong came out, Wen Kexing asked to visit Zhang Chengling. Gao Chong claimed Zhang was ill and recovering, and then scrutinized Wen Kexing, persistently questioning his identity. Wen Kexing responded fluently.
