Episode 20 recap: Gu Han Jiang sacrificed himself to save everyone, and Ming Xiu took over as the new Guardian of Purity.
In a heartfelt embrace, Gu Han Jiang and Ming Xiu couldn't help but kiss each other. Bian Luo Huan felt depressed because his resonance technique with Gu Han Jiang had been surpassed by Yue Jin Zhao. Yin Xu Wei came over to advise him and tried to take the bottle of alcohol from Bian Luo Huan's hand. Bian Luo Huan stopped him, as Yin Xu Wei's health was already in a terrible state and he couldn't drink. Bian Luo Huan examined Yin Xu Wei's pulse and told him he had a little over a year left. Yin Xu Wei expressed that it was enough time, and now that they had dealt with the Qiyuan Sect, the next step was to resolve the Tianqing Sea matter.
Inside the Zhengwu Alliance, everyone was having a meal when they noticed that Gu Han Jiang had a bigger appetite. Ju Shi Fang felt distressed seeing Gu Han Jiang consume so many Qiyuan Beads. Gu Han Jiang felt that his strength had greatly increased after absorbing the Qiyuan Beads, and he could eat even more. The Alliance Leader came to visit everyone and formally apologized. He informed them that a follower of the Qiyuan Sect had confessed, revealing that the Qiyuan Beads had been distributed among many people. Therefore, the trouble caused by the Qiyuan Beads was far from over. The Alliance Leader stated that as long as the Hengdao Sect existed, the world would not be at peace, and he requested everyone's continued cooperation in combating the Hengdao Sect.
Everyone expressed their determination to persist in investigating the whereabouts of the Hengdao Sect and to eradicate it. Yue Jin Zhao accompanied the Alliance Leader and offered him his sword, but the Alliance Leader refused, stating that he had never misjudged anyone. Gu Han Jiang urged Yue Jin Zhao to accept the sword, not wanting him to disappoint the Alliance Leader's intentions.
Yue Jin Zhao told Ming Xiu that she and Bian Luo Huan also shared a special connection, which surprised Ming Xiu. She said that after Gu Shu recovered, they would go to the Tianqing Sea together to find out more. With little time left, Gu Han Jiang entrusted Xiu'er to Xian Qing and advised him not to let go when encountering a destined person.
The two of them went to find Ming Xiu, who was hiding in a corner, crying. She knew that her master's injuries this time were exceptionally severe. Ming Xiu recalled the first time she met her master and couldn't help but burst into tears. When Gu Han Jiang saw her, they exchanged a wordless gaze, and Ming Xiu turned away in sorrow and started crying.
Gu Han Jiang patiently comforted her, but Ming Xiu didn't want him to leave. Gu Han Jiang handed the Nine Springs Key Ring to Ming Xiu, and this time she willingly accepted it, knowing that the Zhengwu Alliance had achieved a complete victory at the cost of her master's sacrifice.
Finally, Gu Han Jiang apologized, realizing that he had caused Xiu'er a lot of grief, and then he closed his eyes forever. Seeing her master pass away right before her eyes, Ming Xiu was heartbroken. She silently leaned on her master's body, thinking to herself that this time, her master would not push her away again. Gu Han Jiang's death deeply saddened everyone, and they all knelt down in mourning as they saw him lying there peacefully.
Ming Xiu thought to herself that each of the Nine Springs had unique abilities, and perhaps there was a way to bring Gu Han Jiang back to life. Xian Qing felt sad and sat outside drinking alone. Luo Zhao Yan came out to console him, telling him not to be too sorrowful as the person was already gone. Xian Qing mentioned that from now on, there would be no one to play chess and drink tea with him anymore.
Luo Zhao Yan told Xian Qing not to force himself to be strong and advised him to cry if he needed to. Xian Qing couldn't help but shed tears. Yue Jin Zhao and Qi went to buy offerings. Yue Jin Zhao was very saddened by Gu Han Jiang's passing, as he had saved him multiple times and patiently taught him. Gu Han Jiang was like a teacher and father figure to him.
Ju Shi Fang noticed that Ming Xiu had taken Gu Han Jiang's body and left. Yue Jin Zhao deduced that they must have returned to Qingshan, but without the Cloud Stone, it would take them at least ten to fifteen days to catch up. Ju Shi Fang suddenly remembered the flying ship they had confiscated from the Qiyuan Sect and thought of using it.
His subordinates reported the events happening outside to Luo Mai Ming. Luo Mai Ming wondered why Luo Zhao Yan hadn't informed him immediately. His subordinates asked what they should do since they didn't know the whereabouts of the Hengdao Sect. Luo Mai Ming ordered Yinghui Trading Company to auction the Hot Sea Gems to create a frenzy.
Once the Hot Sea Gems were on the market, those with ulterior motives would take action. Lin Yuan reported to Zhu Yu that Yin Xu Wei had personally destroyed the Qiyuan Sect, indicating that they no longer intended to provide Qiyuan Beads for the Tianqing Sea. Zhu Yu asked about the progress of the investigation in Hot Sea, and Lin Yuan said they still had no leads. Zhu Yu urged him to intensify the search because without the Qiyuan Beads, Hot Sea was now their only hope.
Everyone arrived at Qingshan but only found Gu Han Jiang's body, with no sign of Ming Xiu. It turned out that Ming Xiu had gone alone to the Pure Dragon Pool, hoping to bring Gu Han Jiang back from there. However, she couldn't enter the pool without being pure, and she was subsequently brought back to Qingshan by the Cloud Stone.
Luo Zhao Yan suddenly remembered that Luo Mai Ming was the Guardian of Hot Sea and informed everyone that the missing Hot Sea was at the Luo family's place. So, they decided to rest for the night and set off for the Luo family's home the next day.
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