Wulin Heroes Episode 17 Recap
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Bai Yue slowly regained consciousness by a river, confused about his survival. Ye Xi, sitting beside him, revealed herself as the Ginseng Fairy, explaining that she was the first person he met after she achieved human form from a thousand years of cultivation on Changliu Mount. She recounted how she had given him half of her spiritual rootlet in the ancient tomb to save his life, an act that caused her amnesia and linked her own headaches to his injuries.
To accelerate his recovery from his severe wounds, she urged him to bite her arm. She explained that as the queen of all herbs, her body possessed powerful regenerative abilities and would heal by morning. She also clarified that her previous "deaths" were merely temporary cessations of breathing, akin to hibernation, as she had no heart. Bai Yue, however, refused to harm her, concerned that her true form would be marred and that she would still feel pain.
He urged her to abandon him and flee to the Western Regions, where she could find peace and a good husband. Exasperated by his stubborn refusal, which he claimed would only end if she confessed her feelings for him, Ye Xi knocked him unconscious. Lamenting that it was more painful to bite herself, she proceeded to do so multiple times to ensure his full recovery, feeding him her flesh. The next morning, Ye Xi found Bai Yue significantly recovered.
He, however, was distraught upon seeing the bite marks on her arm and embraced her, full of regret that she had subjected herself to such pain. Ye Xi dismissed his worries, playfully complaining that the potent tonic had given him a nosebleed. Despite his concern for her scarred body, she reassured him it would soon heal.
Their conversation turned to lighthearted banter, with Ye Xi teasing him about his vanity and whether eating her flesh would grant him immortality, adding that she should have kissed him more while he was unconscious. Realizing they were still being pursued, Bai Yue suggested they seek out Uncle Hui. He deciphered markings left behind, which indicated that their allies had escaped from beneath a hot spring and were heading to Moon River, the territory of the Bai family.
Charmed by the name, Ye Xi agreed, suggesting they were more like eloping lovebirds than fugitives as they headed toward a nearby tea stall to rest. At the stall, Bai Yue's suspicion was aroused by the new owner. As soon as their tea was served, he overturned the cup and subdued the man. They were immediately surrounded by martial artists who denounced Ye Xi as a "witch" who had miraculously survived multiple attempts on her life.
Calling Bai Yue "Lord Bai," they accused him of collaborating with her and demanded she hand over the Scripture of Materia Medica. As Ye Xi prepared to fight, the imperial Black Armor Army arrived and encircled both groups, also seeking the "witch." Knowing that Cang Qi would soon be alerted, Ye Xi quickly pulled Bai Yue away, and they escaped while the two factions clashed.
As they journeyed, Ye Xi pledged to protect Bai Yue, provide for him, and never anger him, expressing her hopes for their future together. Moved, Bai Yue finally confessed his feelings, admitting his pride had previously prevented him from speaking up. He explained that her selfless care had shown him the true meaning of love and family.
He then told her of a potential cure: a rare Immortal Grass growing on a cliff past the forest, which he claimed was more effective than ginseng for his "congenital disease." Eager to save him, Ye Xi took the map he provided and set off, promising to return quickly. As soon as she was gone, Bai Yue was overcome by intense pain, collapsing to his knees and coughing up blood as he recalled their moments together.
Venturing into the mountains, Ye Xi examined the map more closely and discovered a cryptic poem inscribed on it: "Fleeting moments of life pass like lightning. The drawing is for the belle whose love I've failed." She immediately understood its ominous meaning—Bai Yue had sent her away on a fool's errand to abandon her.
Enraged and heartbroken, she rushed back to where she had left him, finding only a pool of fresh blood on the ground, which intensified her desperate search. Ye Xi frantically searched for Bai Yue, eventually finding a trail of white hair that led her to a cave. She confronted him from the entrance, demanding to know why he abandoned her and declaring that she would find him no matter where he hid.
She proclaimed her unwavering love, confident that her spiritual energy could save him regardless of his illness. From inside the cave, Bai Yue's voice responded, asserting that she could not save him from his unavoidable fate and expressing regret that she had wounded herself for him. Enraged, Ye Xi unleashed her spiritual power, shattering the large boulder blocking the entrance. As she did, Bai Yue clutched his chest in agony.
He finally emerged, his hair now completely white, and Ye Xi rushed to embrace him. That night, by a fire, Ye Xi reiterated her determination to save him, but Bai Yue insisted she couldn't. Pressured, he finally revealed the ancient curse afflicting the lords of Fenghua Valley: they were forbidden from falling in love, or they would suffer fatal heart failure. This curse, passed down orally, was unknown even to Uncle Hui.
Bai Yue confessed his heart first ached the moment he saw her in the Unmarked Graveyard. The more he tried to conceal his feelings, the more intense the pain became, until he finally stopped resisting, willing to die for love. He had searched for a cure after she left him, knowing she yearned for someone to grow old with, but his efforts were futile. Concluding he was cursed, not merely ill, he urged her not to do anything foolish.
With profound sincerity, Bai Yue declared his love for her, swearing he would never regret it, even if it meant his death. He then coughed up blood but still embraced a crying Ye Xi, who vowed to break the curse, defying any obstacle to keep him by her side. The next morning, Ye Xi playfully used her spiritual power to conjure a straw hat for Bai Yue.
He revealed that his powers were mere illusions, then humorously recalled her reluctance to pay for his noodles, confessing it was part of a plan to protect her by having her recuperate in the city. Their talk shifted to their changing hair colors, with Bai Yue worrying it symbolized their inability to grow old together. Ye Xi reaffirmed her devotion, declaring their shared moments, even if brief, were worth her entire life.
Suddenly, the neigh of a horse signaled Cang Qi's arrival. Ye Xi suggested using her power to become invisible, but a weakened Bai Yue stopped her, insisting he had a plan and that they must eventually face Cang Qi. He then asked her to help him up, revealing his diminished strength.
