Episode 17 recap: Xuanli actively falls into darkness as Hanmu.
After a night passed, Xuanli had figured things out and still hoped that Emperor Mo Bing would summon Hanmu to see her once again. Xuanli really wanted to talk to him. However, Mo Bing thought she was just being foolish and reprimanded her. Despite Xuanli's repeated pleas, Mo Bing remained cold and restrained her. He then left.
During the night, Xuanli approached Mo Bing's bedside with the intention of assassinating him. However, Mo Bing easily defused her attempt. Undeterred, Xuanli continued her assault. Mo Bing was shocked to discover that Xuanli had fallen into darkness. Although Mo Bing contemplated exterminating the darkness and upholding justice, he was astounded by the immense power of Xuanli's darkness. In the midst of their fight, Mo Bing noticed the Tianmen Xuan Crystal on Xuanli's chest, which further solidified his determination to kill her. Both of them ended up being defeated by each other. Mo Bing intended to kill Xuanli, but the influence of Hanmu still affected him. Mo Bing was overwhelmed by a splitting headache, and both of them lost consciousness. In the end, Mo Bing couldn't firm up his resolve and instead carried the unconscious Xuanli into the house for treatment. He stayed by her bedside, waiting for her to wake up. In her unconscious state, Xuanli's body temperature suddenly dropped, and frost formed on her face. She kept repeating Hanmu's name in her dreams. Unable to control his emotions, Mo Bing held Xuanli's hand to keep her warm.
The next day, when Xuanli woke up, she was surprised to find herself lying on a bed with Mo Bing. She pushed him away and asked him what he intended to do to her.
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