Episode 22 recap: Praying to find their own memories, Ming Xiu finally let go of obsession.
Luo Zhao Yan supported Xian Qing out of the prison cell. She felt extremely anxious and uneasy. On one hand, it was because she had caused Xian Qing's injury due to her own actions. On the other hand, she understood that Luo Mai Ming harbored resentment for hundreds of years due to the blood curse of the Luo family. She was willing to sacrifice herself to break the curse, but Luo Mai Ming refused to do so.
Seeing Luo Zhao Yan's painful self-blame, Xian Qing comforted her and assured her that he would always be there for her. Ming Xiu, who was single-mindedly focused on finding her master, was imprisoned within her own memories by the Longtan Garrison and couldn't free herself. However, when Ming Xiu recalled her master's words, she quickly noticed the loopholes in her memories. She realized that she couldn't remain trapped in her memories like that.
After quickly adjusting her mindset and sorting out her thoughts, Ming Xiu soon broke free from the illusion. Unable to bind everyone using the power of memories, the Longtan Garrison had to leave in frustration. However, Su He appeared before everyone in the guise of Su He. He already knew Ming Xiu's intentions but made it clear that he was not omnipotent and couldn't bring back the deceased. The only option was to create a life that the wisher desired, but it would come at the cost of the wisher's existence and all memories related to the wisher.
If one's heart has a wish, the only way to fulfill it is by sacrificing the life of the wisher and all memories associated with them, thus reshaping the desired life of the wisher. After hearing this, a spark of hope flashed in Ming Xiu's eyes. In order to resonate with her master's heart, Ming Xiu was willing to pay any price. However, both Praying (祈) and Ju Shi Fang (巨师方) tried to stop Ming Xiu from doing so because if she did, she would lose all memories of everyone.
But when Ming Xiu recalled her master's words, she realized that living well is the greatest comfort to the deceased. As long as the living inherit and carry on the wishes and ideals of the departed, it's like the departed has been revived and their life continues. Ming Xiu suddenly became enlightened. She was determined to live on, representing her master's beliefs, and continuing her master's life, believing that she would see her master again in the near future.
Ming Xiu and Ju Shi Fang left the Longtan Garrison, but Yue Jin Zhao still had many doubts. Su He understood his thoughts and asked Praying and Ju Shi Fang to stay behind and instructed them to go to the Memory Ruins. However, Su He warned them that this journey would come with the pain of life.
The two of them arrived at the Memory Ruins, where Praying had a surprising discovery. She remembered her past life and every little detail of her time with her master, Bian Luo Huan. However, Yue Jin Zhao had no memories of his past lives. There were no traces to follow from the past three years. Seeing Yue Jin Zhao feeling down, Praying felt saddened, and she comforted him, promising to never leave him and always be by his side.
Yue Jin Zhao deeply felt it, and the two of them embraced each other passionately and kissed affectionately. Everyone returned to Yu Chunshan together and solemnly bid farewell to Gu Han Jiang. Xian Qing noticed Yue Jin Zhao's melancholy and learned that it was because he hadn't found his memories, leaving him desolate. Xian Qing took him to Gu Han Jiang's grave. When Gu Han Jiang was alive, he had advised Yue Jin Zhao not to give up on himself no matter the difficulties he faced.
Recalling Gu Han Jiang's words, Yue Jin Zhao vowed not to submit to the whims of destiny and to change his fate with his own strength. At that moment, heavy rain poured down as if mourning Gu Han Jiang. Although Praying had remembered her memories from three years ago and knew about the happy times she spent with her master, she couldn't forget the three years she relied on Yue Jin Zhao. Praying braved the rain to visit Yue Jin Zhao. Now, Yue Jin Zhao no longer blamed himself, and he promised to always be with Praying and protect her for a lifetime. Together, they accompanied Praying to the Sea of Clear Skies, seeking to unravel the mystery of the Qi Yuan Pearl.
Seeing that Ming Xiu had finally let go of obsession and was willing to act together with everyone, Xian Qing felt relieved. He knew that after experiencing so many changes, Ming Xiu had matured. After arriving at the Sea of Clear Skies, Praying encountered Zhu Yu, who happened to be consuming soul fish. She was greatly shocked, wondering if Zhu Yu was the mysterious Lord of the Abyss.
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