Episode 21 recap: Mu Qing rescued Liu Lin.
Prince Qi informed Zhuo Bu Fan that over forty years ago, a successor of Bodhidharma escaped from the besiegement of the imperial court and might still be alive. This person may hold clues to a treasure. Zhuo Bu Fan quickly headed to Tianjin, where the successor of Bodhidharma was believed to be, to search for the whereabouts of the third treasure map. Later, Prince Qi arranged for Zhong Haichao to go to Fujian, ostensibly to avoid suspicion, but in reality, it was a prearranged plan to await hidden messages.
Late at night, Liu Lin was taken away by Qing Yi Xin Feng and Ye Shang Han Jie. Men San Dao discovered it in time and rescued Liu Lin using the Bodhi Academy's Three Seals Sword technique, but he sustained minor injuries. While Liu Lin used her injury as a metaphor to discuss the significance of revolutionary persistence, Men San Dao remained noncommittal and did not believe that an alliance without weapons and only with passionate minds could truly change the world.
After the incident of Liu Lin's abduction, Men San Dao also intended to find a safer and more secure place for her. Mu Qing studied the sword technique left by his master in the Three Seals Sword manual and became more proficient through daily practice. Getai was anxious to find the Pure Altar's hidden treasure, but Mu Qing did not know that Zhuo Bu Fan was even more desperate. Currently, Zhuo Bu Fan held the same seal as before, and now there were multiple seals. He also had Liu Lin by his side. If they couldn't obtain the clues, nobody else would get more either.
Mu Qing speculated that the person behind Zhuo Bu Fan would definitely search for clues, so waiting for them to come to them was the best choice. Prince Qi summoned Jiang Hen to inquire about more clues regarding the Pure Altar's hidden treasure. Jiang Hen revealed that over forty years ago, a successor of Bodhidharma escaped from the besiegement of the imperial court. On that day, the successor of Bodhidharma killed the defected head of the Vinaya Court, and after a fierce battle, four top experts from the imperial court died. The successor of Bodhidharma eventually sustained nineteen wounds and fell into the river, carried away by the water. The person's corpse was not found at the time, so they might still be alive.
Prince Qi told Zhuo Bu Fan the clues he obtained and informed him that the successor of Bodhidharma's surname was Zhang, probably in their sixties or seventies. Prince Qi also discovered that a similar martial arts expert had appeared in Tianjin. Therefore, Zhuo Bu Fan quickly went to Tianjin to search for the whereabouts of the third treasure map. Wang Jialuo, Ding Yu, and others arrived in the capital. Wang Jialuo unexpectedly saw Jiang Hen and thanked him for saving his life twice. As the case reached a deadlock, he asked Jiang Hen if there were any clues to reveal. Jiang Hen told Wang Jialuo that the person he was looking for had gone to Dagukou.
Prince Qi arranged for Zhong Haichao to go to the south. On one hand, it was to ensure that Zhong Haichao would not be suspected when the uprising began, and on the other hand, it was to allow Zhong Haichao to command the loyal army in the south. Prince Qi also revealed that there were three copies of the treasure map for the Pure Altar's hidden treasure, and the third copy might be in Tianjinwei. The Beiyang government had already taken action regarding the treasure, so it was best for Zhong Haichao to pretend not to know to avoid drawing attention.
Zhong Haichao quickly informed Mr. Xie about the news. Mr. Xie learned that Zhuo Bu Fan had gone to Tianjin and expressed his intention to send someone to follow up on the matter, but he did not involve Zhong Haichao. Qing Yi Xin Feng believed that Mu Qing keeping Liu Lin by his side indicated that Liu Lin still held important information.
Qing Yi Xin Feng decided to abduct Liu Lin and use their hallucinogenic potion to extract the secrets from her. In the late night, Liu Lin was taken away by Qing Yi Xin Feng and Ye Shang Han. Mu Qing discovered it in time and used the newly learned Bodhi Academy's Three Seals Sword technique to repel the Japanese and rescue Liu Lin. Mu Qing sustained minor injuries. Liu Lin used her injury as a metaphor to continue discussing the significance of revolutionary persistence with Mu Qing.
Liu Lin also expressed that although she couldn't currently shake Mu Qing, she would eventually succeed. Mu Qing stated that he would definitely support constitutional monarchy but would not allow outsiders to subvert the court. Despite bringing fifteen people, Ye Shang Han couldn't defeat Mu Qing, and Qing Yi Xin Feng realized that Mu Qing's strength exceeded their expectations.
Wang Jialuo returned to his home in Dagukou with Lin An Jing. They talked about past events, and Lin An Jing asked about Wang Jialuo's martial arts lineage. Wang Jialuo knew his master's name but only knew that his master had suffered a brain injury and became mentally unstable, to the point of not even knowing his own identity. Lin An Jing tried to find out which martial arts sect Wang Jialuo's master belonged to, but Wang Jialuo himself didn't know.
During dinner, Lin An Jing sought solace in alcohol and expressed her sadness to Wang Jialuo. She was upset that what she wanted to do and what she was currently doing were not the same thing. Wang Jialuo accompanied Lin An Jing in drinking to ease her sorrow. Under the influence of alcohol, Lin An Jing kissed Wang Jialuo, completely ensnaring him in her affections.
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