Episode 14 recap: Gu Qingqiao was searching for the Azure Tree Figurine Sword.
Someone told the senior brother that those weapons had all been found, Lu Zizheng had been cleared of the theft suspicion, and Wang Tianshan was very fond of Lu Zizheng and asked him if he had thought about staying in Xiling long-term. Gu Qingqiao was worried that the three-day deadline was approaching, and she would have to leave with legitimacy. Lu Zizheng said they should find a way to stay, so they told Wang Tianshan they wanted to become his disciples. Wang Tianshan readily accepted Lu Zizheng, but he refused to accept Gu Qingqiao, saying she was too old.
Xiao Wu had Duan Yu drink a medicine, and Duan Yu asked about the ring on Xiao Wu's hand, saying it was very important to him. Xiao Wu asked if he was a human trafficker, and he said he wasn't, but Xiao Wu didn't believe him. Shao Yi's group found the Phoenix Clan and demanded they return Duan Yu, but Xiao Wu said they were all human traffickers. Shao Yi said they had no ill intent, just wanted to find the person, but Xiao Wu beat him up. Duan Yu heard the commotion and came out, and the group was finally reunited.
Gu Qingqiao wanted to stay in Xiling, thinking Wang Tianshan wouldn't accept her, so she went to see if Ruan Shiqiong would take her in. Ruan Shiqiong said she never took on disciples, so Gu Qingqiao went back to try to convince Wang Tianshan again, but was still rejected. She had to pack up and leave the mountain. Ruan Shiqiong asked what her plans were, and Gu Qingqiao said she had no support or background, so she might find work in the town and wait for her brother, but she was worried about being bullied. She tried to elicit Ruan Shiqiong's pity to get her to let Gu Qingqiao stay, but Ruan Shiqiong told her to take care. The group reluctantly said goodbye, and Lu Zizheng said he would continue searching for the Azure Tree Figurine Sword, telling Gu Qingqiao to stay in Qingshui Town.
To thank the Phoenix Clan for taking care of him, Duan Yu gave them two chests of silver. Xiao Wu was surprised he was so wealthy. Duan Yu was about to leave, but Shao Yi said his injuries weren't healed yet, so he should stay a few more days. Xiao Wu returned the ring to Duan Yu, telling him it was all a misunderstanding and that he had saved her. Duan Yu said she had healed and taken care of him after he fell off the cliff, so they were even.
Xiao Wu kept pestering Duan Yu, asking why they went to the Moon Wolf Clan to buy slaves. Duan Yu said a friend of his had gone missing, and someone said she was among the Moon Wolf Clan's slaves, so that's why they went there. Shao Yi explained the reason to her, and Xiao Wu told Shao Yi to be her slave and obey her from now on. Shao Yi happily agreed, saying "Master, please have some chicken."
Ruan Shi Qiong found Wang Tian Shan and asked him to take Gu Qingqiao as his disciple. Wang Tian Shan said that Gu Qingqiao was not very talented and he did not want to waste time on her. Ruan Shi Qiong said that even his senior disciple was not very talented, so Wang Tian Shan finally agreed to accept Gu Qingqiao.
Gu Qingqiao and Lu Zizheng returned to the Xiling Sect and formally became disciples. The senior disciple familiarized them with the sect's rules and regulations. Gu Qingqiao adapted to the environment very quickly, but Lu Zizheng reminded her not to forget why she joined the Xiling Sect. Gu Qingqiao planned to ask the second disciple about Ruan Shi Qiong's gossip during cultivation, but Ruan Shi Qiong discovered that she was slacking off and made her practice the second form of the Flowing Water Sword ten times, checking it personally.
At night, Gu Qingqiao could not sleep and went for a run. Ruan Shi Qiong discovered her and Gu Qingqiao asked if she could have a few more days to learn the Flowing Water Sword since she was not very talented. Ruan Shi Qiong demonstrated the sword techniques in front of her, and Gu Qingqiao felt that he was like an immortal. While Gu Qingqiao was pestering Ruan Shi Qiong, Lu Zizheng thoroughly investigated the Xiling Sect and discovered a "forbidden area" called the Tian Luo Pavilion. Gu Qingqiao secretly went to the Tian Luo Pavilion to check the information, but she did not find any useful information and was told that only the sect master was allowed to enter the pavilion. She also heard that the forbidden area was very mysterious, with terrible traps and wild beasts, as well as treasures.
That night, Lu Zizheng tried to sneak into the forbidden area in disguise, but was discovered and injured by Ruan Shi Qiong. Gu Qingqiao secretly went to the Tian Luo Pavilion again, but was caught by Ruan Shi Qiong, who told her that she was not allowed to enter.
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