Episode 8 recap: Nan Yan Learns the Truth from Yin Ya
In episode 8, the cunning Bieji and Yin Ya hatch a scheme to use the safety of Mu Zhan Ting and Yin Ya as bait to coerce Nan Yan into handing over the precious Silver Serpent Pearl. Although Nan Yan reluctantly gives up the pearl, she secretly sets a trap, intending to strike back. However, the quick-witted Bieji sees through her plan and severely injures both Mu Zhan Ting and Yin Ya. Inadvertently, Bieji also triggers the mysterious power of the Seven Scriptures of Creation, causing Nan Yan's sister Nanye to lose control.
Just as the situation grows dire, Ji Yang arrives like a divine warrior, thwarting Bieji's plot and defusing the crisis. But Bieji, possessed by evil spirits, is oblivious to Ji Yang's attacks, her eyes filled with hatred. Ji Yang steels himself and fights alongside Nan Yan, until she is finally exhausted and he gently embraces her. When Nan Yan awakens, she finds the Silver Serpent Pearl once again hanging around her neck, as if the events have come full circle.
Back at the Yanyue Sect, the comatose Mu Zhan Ting pieces together the truth in his dreams - the revered Emperor Shaocang is none other than Ji Yang. This revelation, coupled with Nan Yan's concealment, leaves him deeply conflicted. Nan Yan, grateful for Ji Yang's lifesaving actions, confesses the truth about the bamboo forest, convincing him that the rumors of his bloodlust are unfounded. Their growing trust and understanding is symbolized by the sandalwood trinket Ji Yang carves for her.
During a hot pot banquet, the perceptive Nan Yan skillfully probes the connection between Yin Ya and Bieji, hoping to uncover the secrets behind the Silver Serpent Pearl. Though Yin Ya tries to hide it, he eventually lowers his guard under Nan Yan's keen observation. The four of them then make a pact to protect Ji Yang's identity and face the challenges ahead together.
Meanwhile, Meng Zhi Guang is proud of his mastery of the Nine Chapters Sparrow Technique, only to be defeated in a game by Nan Rao, whose creation it turns out to be. The arrival of Mu Guang Han brings a sense of family warmth to the Yanyue Sect, and Mu Zhan Ting adeptly safeguards Ji Yang's true identity while gaining his father's understanding and support.
However, the peace is short-lived, as Yin Ya soon ambushes the unconscious Mu Zhan Ting with a hallucinogenic mushroom, setting the stage for a new conflict. Nan Yan's deep pharmaceutical knowledge allows her to uncover Yin Ya's plot, learning that he seeks the Seven Scriptures of Creation to break the seal on his clan's imprisoned demons. Nan Yan feels compassion for Yin Ya's plight and promises to help when the time comes. As she carefully tends to the sleeping Ji Yang, unaware that he has heard every word, the bond between the four grows stronger, readying them to face the challenges ahead.
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