Episode 27 recap: Lotus Mark Zhao Tan Tan fights for control of the body.
Zhao Tan Tan, holding a magical tool, enters a secret room and is caught red-handed by Qing Zhu Feng and Cui Chen. Zhao Tan Tan quickly apologizes, but to her surprise, the serious expressions on their faces vanish, replaced by smiles. It turns out that Xue Yi's visit to Zhao Tan Tan was orchestrated by the two of them, with the purpose of protecting Zhao Tan Tan. Zhao Tan Tan is overjoyed to learn that the two lotus seeds Qing Zhu Feng presents are ones she hasn't touched before. Amidst the expectant gazes of everyone present, she reaches out to touch them. However, as soon as she touches them, she faints. In her mind, she sees the lotus mark and the comical scene of Cui Chen's wedding. At that time, all the guests suspected that the lotus seeds were taken by the lotus mark. Cui Chen also seemed to doubt the lotus mark, which greatly distressed her. She even chose to sacrifice herself when Cui Chen used the Hollow Void technique.
Zhao Tan Tan wakes up from the bed with a serious expression, no longer her lively self. She earnestly asks Cui Chen who he would choose if both the lotus mark and herself appeared at the same time. Without hesitation, Cui Chen declares that the lotus mark is in the past, and now his heart and eyes are all on Zhao Tan Tan. Sensing that something is amiss with Zhao Tan Tan, he suggests calling the tree spirit to check on her, but his offer is rejected.
After Cui Chen leaves, Zhao Tan Tan is plagued by a splitting headache. It turns out that the one currently in control of her body is the lotus mark. She has trapped Zhao Tan Tan in a mental prison and seeks revenge against Cui Chen for loving someone else. She goes to find Qiu Yue Bai and reveals her true identity as the lotus mark, asking for his help in killing Cui Chen and taking the Seven-Leaf Lotus.
Qiu Yue Bai was originally tasked by the Demon Lord not to harm Cui Chen until the Seven-Leaf Lotus was synthesized. However, upon seeing the resurrection of the lotus mark, he decides to help her and expresses his love for her. Seizing this opportunity, the lotus mark and Qiu Yue Bai devise a plan. The lotus mark, posing as Zhao Tan Tan, invites Cui Chen to have a drink with her, considering it an early celebration of her becoming the Light of Qing Yuan.
Cui Chen initially advises Zhao Tan Tan not to drink, but unable to resist her insistence, he accompanies her. Meanwhile, Qiu Yue Bai sneaks into Qing Zhu Feng's room under the cover of the dark night. Despite searching everywhere, he fails to find the magical tool to open the secret room. Coincidentally, Qing Zhu Feng returns, and Qiu Yue Bai decides to take action, launching a surprise attack and stealing the magical tool hidden in Qing Zhu Feng's chest. However, he also receives a blow from Qing Zhu Feng.
The lotus mark has been waiting in the secret room and upon Qiu Yue Bai's arrival, she doesn't waste time with pleasantries. She immediately grabs the magical tool and intends to revive the Seven-Leaf Lotus. Cui Chen arrives just in time to stop the lotus mark. The lotus mark pleads desperately, but Cui Chen, who recognizes her obsession, firmly opposes her. This infuriates the lotus mark, who accuses Cui Chen of not believing in her back then, leading to her death.
Cui Chen hands his sword to the lotus mark and asks her to return the sword from that year.
Zhao Tan Tan, fearing that the lotus mark would really kill Cui Chen, begs the lotus mark to use the Hollow Void technique, but the lotus mark remains unmoved. In a desperate struggle for Cui Chen, Zhao Tan Tan manages to break free from the mental prison and regain control of her body. The consciousness of the lotus mark is defeated by Zhao Tan Tan's attack, and Zhao Tan Tan falls into a coma.
The Toad Demon, being knowledgeable and experienced, knows that whether Zhao Tan Tan wakes up or not now depends on fate, which leaves everyone feeling down. Cui Chen takes care of Zhao Tan Tan diligently every day, pushing her to watch the sunrise and sunset even though she is unconscious. He tells her about things happening within the sect. One day, Zhao Tan Tan feels as if she is bathed in warm golden light as Cui Chen speaks, and she feels a sign of awakening.
Qiu Yue Bai injures Qing Zhu Feng, causing Cui Chen to suspect that he is connected to the lotus mark. He deliberately seeks out Qiu Yue Bai for clarification. Qiu Yue Bai learns that the lotus mark has disappeared once again and almost collapses. Unexpectedly, Cui Chen brings up the suspicious point of the lotus mark's identity being discovered back then, and it becomes clear that Qiu Yue Bai was the one responsible. He is shocked by Qiu Yue Bai's distorted love.
It turns out that when Qiu Yue Bai was still Mu Xuan, he admired the lotus mark. He accidentally overheard that the lotus mark was a lotus spirit. In order to make the lotus mark leave Cui Chen and be with him, he deliberately spread this information. At first, everything went according to his plan, but he didn't expect the lotus mark to be such a stubborn person, willing to die rather than listen to Cui Chen's explanations. This has saddened him for a hundred years, and now that he learns that the lotus mark can appear again, he has no regrets for what happened back then.
Cui Chen can only warn Qiu Yue Bai not to harbor any thoughts of harming Zhao Tan Tan. However, since Zhao Tan Tan's body is in sync with the lotus mark, how could Qiu Yue Bai let her go? Cui Chen worries that Zhao Tan Tan has not yet awakened and tearfully expresses his concerns. Tears fall on Zhao Tan Tan's face, and she finally wakes up, only to see Cui Chen with four petals bloomed, fainting beside her.
Zhao Tan Tan becomes frantic, but she has no way to stop Cui Chen's loss of spiritual power and declining cultivation level. She decides that no matter the cost, she will save Cui Chen.
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