Episode 20 recap: Zhang Zhiwei descended from the mountain to avenge Tian Jin Zhong.
Fugitives on the run were struck down by unidentified lightning bolts. No matter how cautious they were, they couldn't avoid the sudden strikes of lightning. It was as if the lightning had eyes, targeting them directly. Onlookers were curious and gathered to witness this strange phenomenon. Zhang Zhiwei sat in a nearby teahouse, drinking tea. Sitting across from him was Zhao Huan Jin. Once all the fugitives in the area were eliminated, Zhang Zhiwei signaled for Zhao Huan Jin to leave.
After the death of Tian Jin Zhong, Zhang Zhiwei secluded himself and did not leave. On this occasion, he brought Zhao Huan Jin instead of Zhang Ling Yu. The Ten Brothers couldn't figure out his intentions, so they decided to leave Lu Jin, who was going to find Zhang Zhiwei, and indicated that they wouldn't interfere in this matter.
Lu Jin was worried that Zhang Zhiwei would misuse his abilities and violate the regulations concerning the supernatural, which would result in punishment from various factions. He was also concerned that if Zhang Zhiwei continued to act recklessly, it would lead to a tragedy like the one in the Jia Shen year. Zhang Zhiwei, accompanied by Zhao Huan Jin, sought out Liu Bi Hua, who was currently pacifying mournful spirits. After receiving a call from the front desk, Liu Bi Hua's expression darkened. He asked the mournful spirit to wait and went to meet Zhang Zhiwei.
Zhang Zhiwei requested that Liu Bi Hua bring out Gong Qing to meet him. However, Liu Bi Hua declined, stating that he had long since distanced himself from the Fugitive faction. He was well aware of the events that took place on Longhu Mountain and naturally knew the purpose of Zhang Zhiwei's descent. The mournful spirit suddenly burst into the room. Upon seeing Zhang Zhiwei, he attempted to escape, but Zhang Zhiwei wouldn't give him the chance. With a gentle flick of his finger, the mournful spirit was incapacitated.
Seeing this scene, Liu Bi Hua finally remembered the astonishing power of Zhang Zhiwei. He dared not underestimate him any longer and cautiously watched as Zhang Zhiwei took out the needle that killed Tian Jin Zhong, belonging to Gong Qing. Liu Bi Hua knew that if Zhang Zhiwei hadn't encountered Gong Qing, he would disable one member of the Fugitive faction upon encountering any Fugitive.
News of Zhang Zhiwei's search for Gong Qing reached Longhu Mountain. Lv Ci praised Zhang Zhiwei's strategy, believing that capturing the thief was the first step in capturing the king. However, Lu Jin worried that this would plunge the supernatural world into chaos and emphasized the Ten Brothers' duty to intervene when necessary. Xu San intercepted news of the Fugitives and learned that Zhang Zhiwei was looking for Gong Qing. He also feared the potential consequences and was in a state of frustration. Meanwhile, Zhang Chu Lan and Feng Bao Bao quickly prepared a missing person notice to find the centenarian Zhang Zhiwei. This caught Xu San's attention, and the fog in his mind instantly cleared.
Rong Shan felt immense guilt over Tian Jin Zhong's death. If he hadn't fallen for Gong Qing's trap that day, Tian Jin Zhong would still be alive. As a result, he spent several days wiping away tears while sitting in the wheelchair that Tian Jin Zhong had used, ignoring anyone's attempts at consolation.
Zhang Ling Yu specifically came to persuade Rong Shan, who blamed himself for Tian Jin Zhong's death. After that, Zhang Zhiwei left Longhu Mountain as well, and Zhang Ling Yu guessed that Zhang Zhiwei was also planning to leave, leaving Longhu Mountain empty.
Zhang Ling Yu's senior brother had traveled around the Earth and took the broom from Zhang Ling Yu, telling him to align his knowledge with his actions. He explained that Zhang Zhiwei's descent from the mountain this time was to sweep away the fallen leaves in his heart and reminded Zhang Ling Yu to remember Zhang Zhiwei's teachings.
Zhang Ling Yu remembered how both Zhang Zhiwei and Tian Jin Zhong found him too rigid and was moved by their words. Gong Qing knew that Zhang Zhiwei was troublesome, so she arranged for Liu Bi Hua to invite Zhang Zhiwei to a bar for a meeting. Through Liu Bi Hua's memories, Lv Liang learned that he had followed the plan, and together with Gong Qing, they arranged a large group of supernatural beings to deal with Zhang Zhiwei. They planned to attack him collectively and defeat him, but Zhang Zhiwei's powers were much stronger than theirs. Even with a large group of people working together, they couldn't do much against him.
Zhang Zhiwei used his own weapon to restrain an arrogant and promiscuous supernatural being, sending him back as a messenger, instructing Gong Qing to meet him at Gannorth Grassland in three days. Zhang Ling Yu anxiously found Zhang Zhiwei and pleaded with him, hoping that Zhang Zhiwei would spare Xia He out of conscience.
Zhang Zhiwei had a complicated expression on his face, leading Zhang Ling Yu to believe that Zhang Zhiwei had already punished Xia He. Tears welled up in Zhang Ling Yu's eyes, feeling heartbroken. However, Zhang Zhiwei was pleased that Zhang Ling Yu had finally made his own choice and stopped pursuing perfection. He realized that Zhang Ling Yu had always been pursuing flawlessness like white jade, but facing his own imperfections was an essential part of growth. For this reason, Zhang Zhiwei deliberately made Zhang Ling Yu make a choice at the martial arts competition that went against his own beliefs. Now that Zhang Ling Yu had chosen Xia He, Zhang Zhiwei's bond with his disciple had come to an end. However, Zhang Zhiwei was happy that Zhang Ling Yu finally had his own thoughts and told him that Xia He was waiting for him at the place where he was late last time.
Xia He anxiously waited for Zhang Ling Yu, and when she saw him, she finally put her worries to rest and embraced him, no longer needing to restrain her emotions.
This episode was so exciting! I was about to give up on the drama after the previous episode, but it seems like the highlight of this show is not Zhang Chu Lan. The barrage comments have decreased a lot, probably because many people abandoned it after the last episode, which was really disappointing.
It almost made me miss this episode, where Zhang Chu Lan and Shen Chong had a tense confrontation. Why did Shen Chong have to look so fierce? Zhang Chu Lan's remark about sexuality completely caught him off guard.
He's really skilled at manipulating people's hearts. Zhang Chu Lan is also strange for not fighting back when being hit. It's like he's playing the role of the injured protagonist, which is just frustrating.
Zhang Chu Lan's character has collapsed. In the original work, although Zhang Chu Lan was a frivolous person, he was also meticulous and had a strong sense of justice.
He was a master at maneuvering and plotting. He had a cool and funny yet calm demeanor, without pouting all the time. In the original story, Zhang Chu Lan was "in a hurry" to find Feng Bao Bao, but I didn't see any urgency in Zhang Chu Lan's actions.
Why emphasize the "hurry"? It's because earlier, Wang Ye mentioned that he wanted to uncover the story behind the 36 thieves and Feng Bao Bao, which could potentially change the world's dynamics and involve many lives.
I watched the live-action adaptation of the anime "Yi Ren Zhi Xia" and I feel that it was actually very well done. The plot remained largely faithful to the original, and the story was rich. It had moments of comedy, such as during the martial arts competition, and also moments of sadness, like when Xu Xiang shared his past with Feng Bao Bao before his death.
It truly moved me to tears. Many of my friends around me also really enjoyed this TV series. I hope it continues to improve and do well.