Episode 8 recap: Huo Xing Chen discovered that he had no martial arts skills.
Jiang Bu Ting bid farewell to her mother, and naturally her mother hoped that she could be with Huo Xing Chen. However, Jiang Bu Ting still had poison in her body, which made her worry. Seeing Huo Xing Chen's cheerful appearance, Jiang Bu Ting was also happy for her. However, what she didn't expect was that in Huo Xing Chen's eyes, his willingness to agree to go home with her must have been a deliberate decision to become the son-in-law of the Huo Qing Liu family. Through their time together, he had developed feelings for Jiang Bu Ting.
They traveled without speaking, and soon arrived at Wu Yue Gate. Upon learning that the young miss had returned, Wu Yue Gate became livelier than during the New Year. The happiest person, of course, was Huo Qing Liu. After Huo Xing Chen returned home, he detailed how Jiang Bu Ting had acted chivalrously and saved her. Hearing about the dangers her daughter had faced, Huo Qing Liu felt a little scared. Huo Xing Chen also told him something unexpected: Jiang Bu Ting wanted to become a son-in-law of their family. She even instructed her father to agree no matter what when Jiang Bu Ting came to propose.
Huo Qing Liu had always regarded Huo Xing Chen as a precious gem. Naturally, he readily agreed to his daughter's request. To show his appreciation for Jiang Bu Ting, he specifically instructed the chef to prepare a table full of delicious dishes. When Jiang Bu Ting arrived and enjoyed the food, without mentioning the proposal, Huo Qing Liu reluctantly resorted to hints. He first thanked Jiang Bu Ting for saving his daughter's life and then promised to fulfill any request he made. He had already said this much, but Jiang Bu Ting continued to act ignorant.
In the end, Huo Qing Liu had no choice but to be straightforward with Jiang Bu Ting. He told Jiang Bu Ting that if he wanted to become a son-in-law of the Huo family, he would not object. However, to his surprise, Jiang Bu Ting told him that he came from a humble background and was not worthy of Huo Xing Chen. Huo Xing Chen, who was eavesdropping nearby, couldn't bear it and ran over to question him about what he meant.
After hearing Huo Xing Chen's inquiry, Jiang Bu Ting clearly told her that he was not interested in her and had no intention of becoming a son-in-law. After saying this, Jiang Bu Ting turned around and left. In fact, Jiang Bu Ting said those words because he knew in his heart that if he couldn't find the Divine Doctor Song, he wouldn't have much time left. Therefore, he didn't want to burden Huo Xing Chen and chose to end things quickly.
Seeing Jiang Bu Ting leave, Huo Xing Chen stubbornly told him that she didn't believe him. She said that even without him, she could still wander the world alone, whether she heard the chirping of the cicadas or not. While saying this, she picked up her sword and prepared to leave Wuyue Gate. The servants hurriedly tried to stop her, but they were only pretending. When Huo Xing Chen attacked, they all pretended to be defeated, making it look like she had beaten them all.
Jiang Bu Ting reached the gate of the Huo residence, and Huo Xing Chen followed him. Seeing the servants still putting on a show, Jiang Bu Ting worried that Huo Xing Chen's blind confidence would lead her to suffer in the outside world. So he told Huo Qing Liu not to deceive Huo Xing Chen anymore, as she would eventually suffer if things continued this way. After hearing Jiang Bu Ting's words, Huo Xing Chen looked at them in confusion. Jiang Bu Ting then bluntly told her that she didn't actually have any martial arts skills. The people she defeated were all pretending to please her family and going easy on her.
Huo Xing Chen didn't believe Jiang Bu Ting's words and, in anger, slapped his chest. In his view, with this slap, Jiang Bu Ting should at least be sent flying or retreat ten steps. However, to her surprise, Jiang Bu Ting stood there without moving a muscle. Huo Xing Chen then proceeded to deliver two more slaps, but the result was the same. It was as if she was a deflated balloon, sitting slumped on the ground.
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